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On July 25, the federal government’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program ended for most states, leaving millions of Californians without the extra cash many of them had been relying on for months to make ends meet.

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Governor Gavin Newsom doesn’t want it to happen.

Neither do powerful leaders in the state Legislature.

Tenant groups desperately want to prevent it, and landlord associations say they also want to avoid it so long as they don’t bear an unfair portion of the cost.

Seemingly all of the important actors trying to find a solution to the so-called “eviction wave” looming over California have a strong incentive to strike a deal. As the novel coronavirus pandemic has shuttered wide swaths of the economy and key federal unemployment boosts expired last month, housing experts warn that millions of California renters have already missed or are about to miss rent payments. Landlords fear those lost rent checks will precipitate their own wave of missed mortgage payments and foreclosure.

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LEAP Ban Would Increase

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A combination of local, state and federal eviction moratoriums, combined with the $600 unemployment boost provided as part of the federal government’s CARES Act, has for months kept a roof over California renters’ heads despite unemployment figures not seen since the Great Depression.

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Then, last week, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced

Warns Potential Menthol

What’s at stake?

Should evictions resume unfettered, Californians can expect the state’s highest-in-the-nation homeless population — at least 150,000 — to swell considerably. Public health experts warn that mass evictions could spread novel coronavirus, as renters double up in overcrowded households or enter homeless shelters. Landlords caution that without state or federal dollars, forcing property owners to keep tenants in their units without rent will inevitably lead to missed mortgage payments and a wave of foreclosures.

The $600 extra in federal stimulus pay was added cushion to the amount states already provide for their residents in unemployment insurance payments. Created for Americans who lost their jobs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the program was authorized by the Cornonavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) act, which was signed into federal law in March.

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But with less than two weeks before the state court system ends its temporary moratorium on eviction cases, state lawmakers are confronting a host of thorny legal, political and practical questions that are making a workable compromise difficult.

But with the unemployment boost expiring last month, and state eviction courts set to resume Sept.

2, housing experts fear an avalanche of missed rent payments in the months ahead. A UC Berkeley analysis estimates that nearly 1 million renter households have had a member lose their job due to the pandemic, and 25% of small landlords (managing under 20 units) have already had to borrow money to meet mortgage payments, utilities and other costs.

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

There is little question that cigarette smoking is harmful.

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

Over 14,000 fire firefighters are continuing to battle fires in different parts of Northern California, where six deaths have been reported, according to officials from the state’s fire department. Over 30 people have been injured.

California’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla praised the men and women for their efforts and valor on the “front lines.”

Padilla also acknowledged See WILDFIRES page 2

However, a growing number of organizations led by Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) believe a ban would further endanger Black lives because it could potentially increase interaction with the police.

Many within the African American community have voiced concern over California’s Senate Bill 793.

This measure would ban menthol products, but critics said it would probably increase racial profiling by law enforcement, based on statistics suggesting that menthol cigarettes are overwhelmingly preferred by African Americans who chose to smoke.

“Smokers, like any people who use drugs, are unlikely to respond to bans by suddenly changing their preferences. Prohibiting the sale of these cigarettes could, therefore, further criminalize communities of color,” the website filtermag.org noted. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

“Whether it is real or perceived, there is a distrust of local police,” said Commissioner Jiles Shipp, the president of NOBLE. “The ban will have a counter effect and further damage community-police relations.”

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Eviction: continued from page 1

Much is also at stake politically for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who before the pandemic hit told Californians that addressing the state’s homelessness crisis was his top priority. Newsom’s progressive bona fides with tenant groups are similarly at risk. While the governor earned high marks for pushing an anti-rent-gouging bill into law last year, his administration’s relationship with renter’s groups has frayed amid criticism that he failed to adequately protect renters early on in the pandemic. More than 1,600 people were legally locked out of their homes during the first five months of the pandemic.

What proposals/solutions are on the table?

Two proposals are working their way through the state Legislature right now, although no one in Sacramento expects either of the bills to sail through to the governor in their current form.

Tenant, equity and labor groups are pushing Assembly Bill 1436 from Assemblymember David Chiu, a Democrat from San Francisco and longtime renters’ rights advocate in the Capitol.

Chiu’s proposal would permanently prohibit landlords from evicting tenants who missed a rent payment because of COVID-19. Renters would have 12 months to repay any rental

Assembly member David Chiu, left, and Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins speak to the press following the passage of AB 1482 in the senate, a bill that would establish a statewide rent cap, on September 10, 2019. Photo

by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

debt starting from 90 days after California’s state of emergency ends (or if this hellscape never ends, they’d have until April 2022 to make up the debt).

Landlord groups and their allies — including the California Chamber of Commerce and the banking industry — oppose Chiu’s measure and are tentatively more supportive of Senate Bill 1410 from Sen. Steve Bradford, a Los Angeles Democrat. The proposal would grant landlords a tax credit equal to the amount of rent they’ve missed, which landlords could in term sell on secondary markets to free up cash in the short term. Renters would have until 2024 to start making up for missed rent payments, which they would pay directly to the state. Landlords would have to offer this option to renters before trying to evict the

Will there be money? And if so, where will it come from?

There’s an intuitive solution for the eviction cliff: Simply pay landlords what they’re owed in missed rent (or some portion of what they’re owed). But California doesn’t have much cash on hand, having just patched a $54 billion budget deficit.

Bradford’s tax credit plan tries to work around the state’s depleted coffers by borrowing from future revenue. But even then, the state will be taking a significant financial hit: The state Franchise Tax Board estimates revenue losses north of $1 billion next year, totaling tens of billions starting in 2024.

Even if the tax credit plan passes in its current form, many landlords facing immediate cash needs will still have to take a major haircut. At best landlords can expect about 79 cents on the dollar

for any tax credit they sell, according to a legislative analysis of Bradford’s bill. That estimate doesn’t take into account a flood of tax credits entering the secondary market at the same time, which could further depress the credit’s value and mean less cash for landlords.

Atkins, a co-author on Bradford’s proposal, said other state funding sources are being explored–including tapping a yet to be created “Economic Recovery Fund” that relies on advanced voluntary income tax payments.

Will a legislative solution hold up in court?

Unfortunately for lawmakers and Newsom, some of the solutions to the eviction cliff are fraught with legal minefields.

“Canceling” rent — simply forgiving missed payments without the consent of landlords — could run afoul of the federal and state constitution “contract clauses,” which prohibit states from passing any law “impairing the obligation of contracts” like tenant leases.

Unemployment: continued from page 1

that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved California’s application to participate in the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program -- funding that President Donald Trump authorized by memorandum Aug. 8. The LWA program provides $4.5 billion to California from which $300 extra in unemployment insurance benefits will be paid to individuals for three weeks.

“Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have sought to maximize federally funded unemployment benefits to Californians. These benefits are critical for the basic security of families and communities and for our economy, which have been so devastated by the virus and its financial impacts,” said California

Provisions in Chiu’s bill that would force banks to offer mortgage forbearance to distressed non-corporate landlords not only face possible “contract clause” issues but also questions about what banking activities California can regulate. Lawmakers are exploring several workarounds focused on foreclosure prevention they hope are on firmer legal standing.

Wildfires:

Finally, renewed rumblings about the constitutionality of an arcane legislative procedure may make passing an eviction relief bill all the more arduous. Some lawmakers had hoped any new legislation would be tucked inside a budget trailer bill, which would only require a majority vote in both state legislative chambers. Budget trailer bills take effect right after the governor signs them, of utmost importance with the court moratorium expiring September 1.

“They are doing their best,” Padilla said. “The good news is that this year’s state budget includes augmentation in staffing levels for Cal Fire, plus for equipment that is critically needed.”

What about undocumented immigrants?

“California is battling two of the largest fires in our history and has seen nearly 600 new fires in the last week caused by dry lightning strikes. These are unprecedented times and conditions, but California is strong – we will get through this,” Newsom said.

Bradford’s tax credit plan requires landlords to offer renters the option of re-paying their rental debt to the state over a 10 year period. How can renters do that if they don’t have a social security number or another taxpayer ID? Tenant groups have expressed concern how California’s large undocumented population fare in any eviction relief program, especially if that program hinges on filing tax returns. The state Franchise Tax Board, which would be tasked with administering large aspects of any tax credit or repayment scheme, has expressed major concern beyond the undocumented question about how they will be expected to track down renters and landlords.

What about evictions not related to financial impact from COVID? Tenant groups and some public health experts would like to see all evictions in California stopped until the state of emergency ends, with the exception of cases involving domestic violence or other threats to health and safety.

Both major eviction proposals in the Legislature focus on protecting tenants who can demonstrate financial impact from COVID — either via decreased earnings or higher medical bills.

How long might an eviction moratorium last?

Tenant groups want to see an eviction ban in cases related to COVID-induced financial hardship extended for however long the emergency lasts, and then some time afterwards. Landlord groups think the moratorium should have been abandoned yesterday.

Both Chiu and Bradford’s proposals tie their moratoria to the governor’s state of emergency (although Chiu’s bill does have an April 2022 stop if the state of emergency hasn’t ended by then).

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fire personnel, under mutual aid agreements, from Washington and Oregon who joined the California first responders to fight the aggressive flames.

Due to widespread wildfires and extreme weather conditions, Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency and activated the State Operations Center to its highest level.

The White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to

LEAP: continued from page 1

Shipp recommends that communities concerned about smoking continue to use education, limited smoke-free areas, and tobacco cessation campaigns, all of which he said has drastically decreased smoking rates over the past few decades.

Major Neill Franklin, executive director of LEAP, noted that if convenience stores and gas stations are prevented from selling menthol, most people will purchase the cigarettes from neighboring jurisdictions and sell them in the prohibited area for a higher price.

“We know that laws are enforced in a way that targets people of color. [Menthol bans] create more space for that to happen,” Major Franklin declared.

“We know [these bans] will result in an illicit underground market of menthol cigarettes in the black community. If you have a robust underground market for these products, your health problems will double, triple within a matter of days.”

LEAP has commissioned ads in several California newspapers denouncing the proposed ban.

“That LEAP is trusting NNPA

Labor Secretary Julie A. Su after the EDD’s announcement.

To qualify, unemployed Californians would have to already be eligible to receive at least $100 each week in unemployment benefits and they would have to provide proof that their job loss resulted from the coronavirus crisis.

Although the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a fifth stimulus bill, the $3-trillion-dollar ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, the Senate has not brought it up for debate or vote. That bill includes an extension of the $600 federal supplement through Jan. 31, 2021.

Senate Republicans have countered the $600-a-week proposal in the HEROES act with a $400 weekly payment in UI benefits.

Democrats turned down that offer in negotiations.

bolster the state’s emergency response to the wildfires ripping across Northern California.

California has secured Fire Management Assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the state’s response to various fires burning in Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Santa Cruz, San Mateo Napa, Nevada, Lake, Solano, Yolo and Monterey counties.

The Santa Clara Unit (SCU) Lightning Complex fire, ranked the second-largest wildfire in California history, did not spread overnight and containment has been a challenge, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

As of Sunday, Aug. 23, the SCU Lightning Complex fire had burned up to 339,968 acres and only10% of it had been contained, Cal Fire has reported.

Cal Fire officials issued an evacuation warning for the Bay Area that includes Alameda County, until Aug. 24 at 5:00 p.m. Officials said the warning was issued because of exit routes that might be impossible to access due to potential fire activity.

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“There is truth to the fact that lives will be saved because of the number of African Americans who smoke menthol cigarettes, but that doesn’t address the black market it creates for menthol cigarettes, which brings police into the situation and is what happened in the Eric Garner case,” added John Warren, the publisher of The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. “People don’t need to be killed by police because of cigarettes. It’s not worth it.”

In an op-ed published this month, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., said while he doesn’t smoke, he supports any effort that will improve the health and quality of life of Black Americans, as well as the health of all people regardless of race.

“But I am profoundly aware that the overwhelming majority of Black Americans who smoke cigarettes prefer to smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes,” Chavis wrote.

“For me, this is an issue that needs to be better understood by public

Some Republican Senators opposed to the $600 payment approved in the last stimulus package argued that it does not provide an incentive for workers who were laid off to look for work.

“We cannot encourage people to make more money in unemployment than they do in employment,” Sen. Tim Scott (D-SC) pointed out.

While the U.S. Congress decides what should be included in the next stimulus package, for now unemployed Californians can apply to get $300 a week extra in unemployment benefits dating back to Aug. 1.

“As we modernize and strengthen the state’s unemployment insurance delivery system, we will continue to leverage any additional resources the federal government makes available,” Su said.

The SCU Lightning Complex started on Aug. 16 with multiple fires within the complex. The fires have since merged into two major fires and are broken into three zones. They are Canyon, Calaveras, and Deer.

In Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Yolo, and Solano counties, the (LNU) Lightning Complex, is 17% contained and 341,243 acres have been burned. The fires have spread out to start the CZU August Lightning Complex unit fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties. This fire, 8% contained, has burned 71,000 acres.

In total, all three fire units have destroyed 960 buildings and damaged 231 structures. Cal Fire officials reported that more than 12,000 lightning strikes caused nearly 600 fires since Aug.15.

“This is not the first year we’ve had significant wildfires and we have now the second and third largest wildfires in California’s history only because previous records have been set two years ago and just last year,” Padilla said.

“It’s become a little bit routine. It’s really testing our resilience but that’s what the government is here to do.”

policymakers who are contemplating passing legislation that will ultimately add to the often-fatal interactions between Black Americans and law enforcement officers.”

According to the website, filtermag.org, menthol is a mint-flavored compound that reduces the harsh taste of smoke inhalation.

While menthols make up 35 percent of the overall cigarette market, an entrenched racial disparity exists, at least partly due to targeted marketing by tobacco companies: 89 percent of black smokers prefer menthols.

“Smokers, like any people who use drugs, are unlikely to respond to bans by suddenly changing their preferences. Prohibiting the sale of these cigarettes could, therefore, further criminalize communities of color,” the website noted.

Opponents of the ban have noted that if the issue were about American citizens’ health, the legislature would seek to ban all forms of cigarettes, not just those preferred in the African American community.

“We can’t criminalize our way out of social problems,” said Jody Armour, the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. “What lessons have we learned from the last 30 years as we have evolved from Jim Crow to mass incarceration, which has become the vanguard of civil rights issues?”

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OPINION:

The Police Shooting

of Two Black Men in Forty Eight Hours

LAWS ARE WEAPONS OF THE UNJUST

multiple gun shots above and beyond just stopping a person must we as a nation endure?

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

As if George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, Eric Gardner in New York and a list of countless others were not enough, we still have White police officers killing unarmed Black men in the face of public outrage and protest. Clearly, police officers feel comfortable enough behind their badges to continue their practices of “Black lives do Not matter” whenever the opportunity to shoot a Black person presents itself.

The conversations about “more training for police” clearly are not working. Nothing demonstrates this more than the shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta at a Wendy’s in the midst of national protest, including the city of Atlanta itself, about the George Floyd murder. How many more multiple shootings of unarmed people with

While responding with violence seems to be what some elements want so that they can be justified in coming against us (meaning people of color), we must plan a new response, non-violent in nature, that will be just as effective as the non-violent Civil Rights movement. Clearly we need to guard against allowing police officers to provoke us with their illegal and unnecessary and so often “rude” encounters with our Black men in particular.

We must understand that the police are looking for a road to provocation which will lead to the use of deadly force whether or not we are armed. In spite of our constitutional rights, we must think both defensively and offensively. We must retrain ourselves to deal with this problem even as we use the law as a tool on our own behalf.

The demonstrations in our cities must not be misused to create violence and bring further loss of life to those we love and care for. Let’s have some serious discussion among ourselves even as we prepare to vote and let’s not let voting become a separate issue from this struggle with police.

COMMENTARY:

Unaddressed Racial Disparities

By Francine Maxwell President, NAACP San Diego Branch

Back in May, we wrote about the violent arrest of a woman for walking her dog1. We also submitted a complaint to the Community Review Board, which is supposed to give the community a voice in the discipline of San Diego Police Department officers.

more Commissions that could be helping with the racial tensions in our City. The City’s latest listing shows these vacancies on relevant boards and commissions:

We recently received a response regarding the status of our complaint. There is evidently a large backlog of community complaints, and the CRB does not have the staff to keep up with the workload. Hope was expressed that the ballot measure to turn the CRB into a Commission on Police Practices would pass, and bring with it more funding and more staff.

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People of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds came out to peacefully protest for change, and what have we gotten? The carotid restraint has been banned and the San Diego Police Department has instituted a de-escalation policy. Both of these things are welcome but not nearly sufficient. Furthermore, both of these things come from the San Diego Police Department, and no action has come from the Mayor or the City Council.

Just the other night we received a shocking example of a young man being racially profiled and illegally harassed by the SDPD. Are we just supposed to sit back and wait for the November election and 2021 to see any more change?

No. Our elected officials should be bolder leaders to the constituents of San Diego and should have immediately installed youth on the Youth Commission to get them engaged on what they want to see in their city. The empty seats on the CRB need to be filled so the backlog can be eliminated, and not left as a legacy to the incoming CRB (or CPP). There are so many

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Citizens’ Equal Opportunity Commission: 3 CRB: 7 (SEVEN!) Human Relations Commission: 3 Senior Affairs Advisory Board: 5 Sustainable Energy Board: 6 The state of emergency and the racial tension in the City hasn’t gone on August recess like the council. The NAACP San Diego branch is calling on the Council to ensure that boards and commissions with empty seats get dealt with upon the return to business. We will not stand by and allow the newly civically-minded and engaged constituents to be ignored and disheartened. Citizen engagement is vital to democracy; disenfranchisement and despair lead only to disunity and destruction.

The above mentioned arrest should have been dealt with by now. Justice delayed is justice denied has never been more true than regarding discipline of SDPD officers. If investigations are dragged out, if the CRB is understaffed, it guarantees the permanent denial of justice.

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We read in disbelief that a Black man who has already spent almost 23 years in a Louisiana prison for stealing a pair of garden clippers has now been denied any measure of mercy and must spend the rest of his life behind bars for his minor crime.

Fair Wayne Bryant, 62, was convicted of stealing the clippers in 1997 when he was 38. And five white men who sit on the Louisiana Supreme Court decided that it served justice to destroy a life for such a minor crime.

The only dissent came from the court’s sole Black, and only female, Chief Justice Bernette Johnson.

Chief Justice Johnson wrote a blistering dissent that shines a spotlight on how law is used as a weapon by oppressors against the oppressed.

Bryant had been convicted of three previous crimes and all four of his convictions resulted from his attempts to steal something. Chief Justice Johnson argued from the bench: “Such petty theft is frequently driven by the ravages of poverty or addiction, and often both. It is cruel and unusual to impose a sentence of life in prison at hard labor for the criminal behavior which is most often caused by poverty or addiction.”

Bryant’s infractions over the years were the acts of a desperate man, a man forced into poverty by a system designed to keep him in a state of poverty so that others could live more affluently. But the Louisiana courts used the pattern of his behavior as evidence of the need to keep him separated from society. And while the white men in black robes would never admit it, the courts in the state of Louisiana were not seeking to punish Fair Wayne Bryant as much as they were sending a message to the oppressed Black people of that state.

Reading between the lines, we can see the dehumanizing process used by the courts to inflict pain upon Black people in order to ensure their compliant and subservient behavior.

The language used by a lower court in Bryant’s case tortures logic while denying Bryant’s appeal of his cruel and unusual punishment. The Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that stated in part that the “litany of convictions and the brevity of the periods during which the defendant was not in custody for a new offense is ample support for the [life] sentence imposed in this case.” In short, this statement argues that Bryant should stay in jail for life because he has spent time in jail before.

The three-word opinion of the five white justices – “Writ application denied” – was as chilling and final as a death sentence. They gave no explanation for their decision because they did not believe they had

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to. But Chief Justice Johnson was not having it and wrote a dissent that pointed to the historical underpinnings of such an unjust and oppressive use of the law.

In her dissent, Chief Justice Johnson pointed to the “Pig Laws” that had been enforced in Louisiana in years past. These laws were designed to trap impoverished African Americans in a legal web designed to keep them poor and “in line.”

When slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment in 1865, Southern plantation owners in states like Louisiana found themselves without enough manpower to keep their fields operational. But they soon found a loophole. The 13th Amendment stated: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime … shall exist within the United States.”

Pig Laws were passed to unfairly target and entrap poor former slaves and force them into a penal system that provided free labor for plantation-owning whites. They were dubbed “Pig Laws” because many of them made it a crime to steal farm animals. And newly freed slaves without the means of acquiring food legitimately often were reduced to theft. This was forced criminality by design and the Pig Laws and other Black Codes provided a steady supply of free Black labor to replace the emancipated slaves.

Poverty has ravaged Blacks since emancipation, and poverty’s frequent companion, addiction, has followed in its wake as the oppressed attempt to self-medicate in order to ease their pain and suffering.

Laws are tools for social design. They are passed to make people behave in a particular way. In the hands of an oppressor, laws are tools to extract subservient behavior from the oppressed. And when used for that purpose, these laws are no more just than midnight lynchings or other barbaric assaults to enforce subservient behavior. Like lynchings and beatings, these laws are the oppressive weapons of the unjust.

Most of the laws used to police black and brown bodies today are pig laws that have evolved to adjust to the modern realities of our time. This is why excessive force is constantly applied to people of color and local, state and federal institutions contort logic to defend it.

Too many laws as they are applied to people of color are unjust and we must fight our way to the polls to root out the people who design them and utilize them.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

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OBITUARIES Charles “Tough” Robinson

Markees J. Andrews

Emma Lee McGuire Hedges

SUNRISE

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11/22/26

3/17/76

1/20/29

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8/7/20

8/11/20

8/16/20

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CHARLES “TOUGH” ROBINSON was born to Bessie M. Martin and Charles Homegoing Celebration was held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary; interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Thomas Robinson on November 22, 1926 in San Diego, California.

Homegoing Celebration was held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary; Final resting place Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

After graduating from San Diego High School in 1945, Charles served in the MARKEES J. ANDRES, affectionately known as “Kees”, began his life’s journey March 17, 1976 in San Diego, CA. to the parentage of Danny Andrews and Barbara J. Dean United States Army. In 1947, on his 21st birthday, he married Edna B. Terry.

Andrews.

Charles and Edna raised two beautiful daughters named Lori and Leah.

EMMA LEE MCGUIRE HEDGES was born on January 20, 1929 in Georgia. She was an only child born to Emma Daniel Porter. She attended Reese St. High School in Athens, Georgia and Boyd Vocational School in Washington, DC.

The vaunted Robinson garden of SouthEast San Diego was cultivated by Acknowledging his belief in Jesus Christ, Markees was baptized at an early age in Charles after retiring from his thirty year career with the City of San Diego Fire Corpus Christi, Texas. Markees received his formal education in National City, CA and San Diego, CA. His elementary school years were spent at El Toyon, National Department as a Captain Deputy Fire Marshal in 1980.

City,Hamilton and Lindbergh, San Diego. He attended Kroc Middle School and gradCharles was a fearless disciple of God and an unconditional contributor to his uated from Madison High School of San Diego in 1994. community. He had a devout spirituality and unwavering faith as a member of the San Diego 31st Street Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Although Charles Baseball was his favorite pastime. While in high school he played varsity baseball. served the City of San Diego for thirty faithful years, with a fire department he He also enjoyed debating current events. Markees was known for his caring heart helped to integrate, his primary calling was giving and surrendering his life to and love of people. Whenever there was a need, Markees was always ready to give and assist.

God. Charles found beauty, divinity, and solace in plants, which became his greatest Satisfying his quest for knowledge, Markees completed a course of study in legal aid passion and past time. He held a wealth of knowledge and knew every botan- and accounting. Markees was community oriented and gave back by serving as a ical name for plants. He was the first African American accepted into, and to mentor to students at Southwest College and San Diego State University. His maggraduate from, the Master Gardener program at the University of California netic personality and big smile will always be fondly remembered.

Emma worked in Boston several years at a tobacco company. While out on the town, she met the love of her life, Chief Robert I Hedges Jr. of the United States Navy. They were later united in Holy Matrimony. Compliments of the Navy, Emma traveled with her husband on many duty tours, which allowed her to venture into many cities as well as other countries. Emma was a significant part of the Midway Island C.P.O. wives club during the 1970s.

Agricultural Division of San Diego, California. Fine Gardening Magazine featured On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Markees’ earthly journey ended. He was preceded in him in the article, “Harvesting Pleasure,” and San Diego Home and Garden wrote death by his brother, DannyLamar; father #2, Roy Ruffin; grandmother, Leola Williams; about him in an article entitled, “The Expert and His Eden.” aunt, Carolyn Zeigler; nephew, Xavier Ruffin-Williamsand cousin, Dalvin Barnes.He The pride and care he placed into his garden was on full display. Many children leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Barbara J. Ruffin of San Diego ; father, Danny in and around the community toured Robinson Garden. Caring for the com- Andrews, St Louis, MO; munity’s children extended beyond the leaves of his garden. He volunteered on Brothers Tarrell Matthews (Rachele) of London England; Fidel Zeigler (Brittany) of field trips with Keiller Middle School, Sojourner Truth Academy, and San Diego San Diego; Everett Tucker ofHouston, TX, sister, Danielle Ruffin of Atlanta, GA; Academy. grandmother, Mary Ruffin of Memphis TN; aunts, Diane Dean of San Diego, Millie Charles also gave of his time to tutor at the Health & Learning Center, tutoring Rodrigues of South Haven, MS and Valerie Ruffin of Memphis, TN; uncles, Charles Spanish speakers in English at 31st Street Church, and tutoring young readers Nichols (Patricia) St. Louis, MO, Willie Nichols (Charisse) of San Diego, Rodney Ruffin of Memphis, TN and Ronnie Ruffin at Knox Elementary School.

Emma and her family eventually settled in Chula Vista, California, which became her permanent residence. She was employed with the Navy Exchange for twenty-seven years as a sales supervisor, before retiring in 1994.

She was a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she served under many pastors: Reverend Glenn Jones, Reverend Hudson, Reverend William Exum and lastly, Pastor Cedric Collins. She sung in the choir, served as a Greeter, and a member of the Guild Auxiliary, and Women Ministry “Led

by Christ”.

Her passions were bowling, dancing and playing golf. She received many trophies and awards from her bowling league.

She leaves to cherish her memories; one son, Roger Lee Hedges of San Diego, CA, extended families, including in-laws, and many, many friends you will mourn her passing, yet celebrate a beautiful life.

On August 7, 2020, Charles T. Robinson entered into eternal rest. He was pre- (Marvelette) of Memphis, TN and a host of other relatives, extended family and friends ceded in death by daughter Lori. Left to cherish his legacy are wife, Edna who loved him dearly.

Robinson; daughter Leah Robinson; great-granddaughter Ahmaya Robinson; sister Corinne T. Johnson, brother-in-law Allen Terry; nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives, friends, and loved ones.

The San Diego community is mourning one of the last great African American native pioneers. Lessons from a great man and citizen, learned from biblical teachings and gardening, will be greatly missed.

Charlene Patterson SUNRISE 4/19/33

“I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that remains.”

SUNSET 8/6/50

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CHARLENE PATTERSON was born April 19, 1933 in Hope, Arkansas.

Alberteen “Tina” Herriott

She was the first of two children born to William Johnson, Sr and Vivian Johnson Mosley. Charlene was also, affectionately known as Heavy, Charlie, Niecey, Granny and Gran-Gran. Charlene received her formal education in Hope, Arkansas and San Diego. Her hobbies included fishing, playing dominos, doing the large puzzles and word search. She enjoyed “cooking”. She retired from Naval Aviation Depot, North Island after 20 years of services. In 1945, the family united with Mt Erie Baptist Church.

In the earlier years, she was a member of the choir. She served on the Senior Usher Board, Health Unit at Mt Erie and Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association Senior Usher Board. She was a longtime faithful member of Mt Erie Baptist Church.

Charlene loved being a “gatekeeper” and until her health no longer permitted. Her special and unique bond with her great-granddaughter Lyric kept her strong over these past few years.

SUNRISE

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vivian Mosely; father, William Johnson Sr; brother, William Johnson; daughter, Jacquelyn Granderson; and son, Gerald G. Williams.

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL ALBERTEEN (“TINA”) HERRIOTT was born March 16, 1935 in Latta, SC. She was the third child of Luther and Annie Bethea. She was raised by her grandmother, whom she loved and adored.

Tina accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, at an early age and was united with Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Tina received her formal education through Georgetown School District. In May 1961, Tina and Walter Herriott, Sr. were united holy wedlock. To this union, six beautiful children were born.

In 1966, Tina and Walter relocated to San Diego, where Tina united with Bayview Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor L.L. Henderson. She remained a faithful disciple under the pastorate of the late, Pastor Timothy James Winters and currently, Pastor Terry Wayne Brooks. She loved and supported each of her pastors. Tina faithful served her God until He gently called her to her eternal home.

Tina served in various ministries, including: the music ministry, where she sung in the choir for many years. Tina was an active member of: the Bayview Culinary Team, the Welcome Committee, and “the Silver Strands.” She was also an active member of the George Stephens Senior Center.

Charlene is survived by sons, Ronnie Granderson (Mary) and Anthony Moss (Sanchia) of San Diego, eight grandchildren Trina Williams-Johnson (Eric) of Wilmington, North Carolina; Jerald Williams (Jacqueline) of Henderson, Nevada; Antwan Moss of Louisville, Kentucky; Lovie Williams, NaChaun Moss, Antoinette Moss; Ronald C. Granderson II, and Adrian Granderson (Diona) all of San Diego ; twenty-three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

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Tina was an entrepreneur. For twenty years, she successfully operated her own home-based daycare business. Later, she became a home health caretaker, until she retired. Tina was famous for her sweet potatoes pies, collard greens, candied yams, macaroni & cheese, barbecue neck bones, along with many other delicious southern dishes. She was affectionately known to many as “Mama, Tina, Mama Herriott, Mrs. Tina, Nana and Grandma”. Tina had a genuine love for people and most importantly God! Was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Tina greatly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Herriott Sr., Wonda Travis and Tonya Herriott.

Tina leaves to cherish her memory; children Diane Meyers of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sharon Herriott Forest (David) of Austell, GA, Walter Herriott, Jr. of San Diego, Angela Daniels (Darryl) of Acworth, GA; sisters Lillian Grates of Lois, SC, Marveen Moody of Pawleys Island, SC; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL NEWS

Film Shows Trailblazing Black Female Editor,

VP Candidate

The groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist who ran in 1952 on the Progressive Party ticket is the subject of a new PBS/WNET “American Masters” short.

The 12-minute film is the final installment of a series focusing on 26 American women from 1890 to 1920, like Mexican American journalist Jovita Idar and Tye Leung Schulze, the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S. Born in 1888 in Little Compton, Rhode Island (others have said she was born in Sumter, South Carolina), Bass rose to become publisher and owner of The California Eagle in 1912 fol-

lowing the death of the newspaper’s founder, John James Neimore. The Eagle served as Southern California’s Black newspaper and it pushed for civil rights while covering the community of Black migrants from Texas.

With her husband, Joseph Bass, as editor, the paper took on police brutality, the Klu Klux Klan, and D.W. Griffith’s racist film, “Birth of A Nation.”

Filmmakers Charlotte Mangin and Sandra Rattley said they wanted to introduce Bass to a new generation since many people do not know her story.

Mangin went throug h her archives in Southern California and discovered the original ballot where her name is listed during the 1952 presidential election. “I found her memoirs, which she wrote in the third person,” Mangin said. “Her life spans such an incredible century of change in American history. She’s constantly rein-

Postmaster General, Accuses Him of Lying Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

By Russell Contreras Associated Press Kamala Harris made history last week by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated to run for vice president on a major party’s ticket.

But the first Black woman to run for vice president in the nation’s history was trailblazing newspaperwoman Charlotta Spears Bass.

NAACP Sues USPS

became familiar with Bass during graduate school as she was examining the role of the Black Charlotta Bass, editor of the California Eagle, receives a declaration. Source_ KCET press. The publisher’s fearventing herself but always less tone and unapologetic with the same message of voice immediately grabbed social justice.”

Hannah-Jones.

Rattley said knowing the “I see myself as part of a long story of Bass can put into tradition of Black women perspective what the U.S. is who refuse to engage in seeing today around wom- respectability politics, who en’s equity. “Kamala Harris refuse to be told how to did not drop from the sky,” engage,” Hannah-Jones said.

Rattley said. “She is part of “If she were living today and a legacy of women who pro- on Twitter, she would not sufceeded her.” fer fools. She would speak out as she did in print...and she Nikole Hannah-Jones, a would suffer for it.”

Pu lit z er Pr iz e-w inning reporter who spearheaded The short is scheduled to the 1619 Project on slav- be released on Wednesday, ery for The New York Times which falls on Women’s Magazine, is among those Equality Day. It will be availinterviewed in the film. able for free on the American Hannah-Jones said she Masters website.

City’s Get It Done App Helps Residents

Report Neighborhood Issues

Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

Did you know the city of San Diego launched their smartphone app, Get It Done? The app helps residents report on nonemergency City issues and services that need fixing. Non-emergency City services include issues such as graffiti, potholes, illegal dumping, 72 hour vehicle violation, tree maintenance, missed trash pick-up, and much more.

This past Monday, the recently app ointe d Post master General, Louis DeJoy, testified before Congress to answer lawmakers’ questions related to recent actions by the USPS agency, including removal of neighborhood mail boxes and mail sorting machines. Some lawmakers expressed concern that such actions would jeopardize USPS operations and, potentially, the reliable delivery of mail-in ballots for the coming November election.

Due to Covid-19, the election will likely depend on mail-in vs in-person ballots.

At Monday’s 6-hour testimony before Congress, DeJoy refused to replace the removed sorting machines.

“It goes beyond being disingenuous,” Johnson told The Hill. “When you take sorting machines out of the post office, that were expressly put in to be rapid sorters to ensure mail is timely, and the rationale is making it quicker, that is lying.”

Thursday, August 20, the NAACP filed a lawsuit against DeJoy and made the following statement: Today the NAACP filed suit in the United States District Court of Washington, D.C. against the United States Postal Service and Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, Louis Dejoy.

The lawsuit alleges that Dejoy has impeded the timely distribution of mail, implemented crippling policies on postal workers, and sabotaged the United States Postal Service in a blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters of color, who are already more harshly impacted by the coronavirus and require alternative methods to in-person voting to protect their health and safety.

“As the country faces an uphill battle against COVID-19 and systemic racism, we’re wit-

Be aware: the app is only for non-emergency issues and there are issues not handled by the app, including street paving, street flooding, and sewer spills. The length of time it takes to resolve a problem varies from 24 hours to 2 weeks and is based on different circumstances and conditions that exist at the time the service request is submitted.

nessing a significant onslaught against our postal system at a time when prompt mail delivery matters more than ever, especially for voters of color,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP. “This willful and blatant attempt to obstruct the mail system amidst a pandemic and on the precipice of a pivotal election is a direct threat to the people of this nation’s right to vote in a fair and free election.”

The Lawsuit, which addresses DeJoy’s significant new restrictions on the nature of letter carrier routes, seeks to suspend these changes and restore prompt and reliable mail delivery and ensure that mail-in ballots are a priority as they have been in past years. Since implementing his operational “pivot,” there have been substantial delays with entire towns in rural areas not receiving their mail on certain days and people in some cities going days or weeks without receiving any mail at all. These delays have caused Americans to go without medicines and benefits, and they have prevented eligible Americans from voting by mail in their primary elections.

The coronavirus pandemic has directed the nation’s attention to the necessity of our postal system and the crucial role it plays in upholding our democracy. This cynical attack on the United States Postal Service places our democracy in danger, and the backlog of mail has caused extraordinary legal, political, economic and health repercussions. The people of this nation deserve better. The NAACP is committed to fighting long and hard to ensure its members and the people of this nation have unfettered access to the ballot box, whether by voting in-person or by utilizing mail-in voting.

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Got a Knock at Your Door?

2020 CENSUS Nonresponse Follow Up Period Is In Full Swing

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer San Diego County is one of the most populous counties in the country, but only 69% of San Diegans have filed out their Census form. If you are one of the 5 million Californians who are “Non-responders,” be prepared. A U.S. Census Bureau Numerator, or “Door Knocker,” will likely come knocking at your door - if they haven’t already. “Door knockers,” hired by the U.S. Census Bureau and supported by regional California state-

run Census Bureau offices and member agencies, are now going door-to-door conducting in-person interviews to help get the U.S. population counted.

The goal is to help San Diego County achieve a complete count of all residents in the San Diego region before the federal September 30, 2020 deadline. Nearly $1,565,350 in state-funded grant monies have supported a local grassroots effort to help all San

Diegans respond to the 2020 Census. It’s that important.

Why? Because the Census plays an important role in addressing past inequities in political representation and planning for community services for the next 10 years.

The federal government needs an accurate count of all people who live in America— and where - so that every person in the nation gets the right amount of federal, state and local representation. That

means federal dollars can be adequately invested where needed for schools, Head Start programs, road construction, transportation and emergency services and more.

So, it’s a big deal.

Census workers work from 9am to 9pm, including weekends when most people are likely to be at home. If a Numerator doesn’t speak your language, you can request a return visit from someone who does, and they’ll come

back. Again, it’s that important.

If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census, here’s how to verify and identify them as a U.S Census Bureau worker: • They will have a valid ID

badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.

• They will have a Census Bureau issued phone.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Black Infant Health Celebrates

Black Breastfeeding Week

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer Saturday, August 22 the San Diego County Black Infant Health Program (BIH), operated by the Neighborhood House Association, again celebrated National Black Breastfeeding Week. This year it was with a drivethrough swag bag giveaway party for our community’s Black mothers who are pregnant, mothering or breastfeeding. The well attended event was held at O’Farrell Charter School, and women came out by the car loads to both promote and to gain knowledge about the facts and benefits of breastfeeding for our Black mothers and children.

Since 1990, BIH has been on a mission to empower Black women to have healthy pregnancies. Located at the Euclid Medical Center, they are in the heart of the community and serve hundreds of pregnant and parenting San Diego African American women with group-based, client-centered services ranging from prenatal to postpartum sister circles (now provided online) and case management that develops participants’ life skills, stress reduction strategies, and social supports.

Their approach is culturally affirming, and the organization is intent on honoring the unique history of AfricanAmerican women.

“This is another opportunity for us to let women in our community know that they’re supported. That we are excited and happy for them, their babies and their families, and that they are really a network and part of a community, as opposed to a situation where each woman is an isolated entity

unto herself,” said Iris Payne, Program Director of the San Diego County Black Infant Health Program.

BIH’s sister circles are a chance for BIH to deeply assess the needs of Black women. “We have a little food, we’re able to fellowship, look at resources and ask: ‘What do we need?’ ‘How do we need them?’ ‘What is home looking like?,’ said Jenaia Bruce, Community Outreach Liaison for Black Infant Health. “We never know what’s needed until we can get in our circles.” It is a safe space, she said, to navigate a health care system filled with health care providers that don’t always “look like us.”

Here are the statistics, compared to San Diego County infants overall, AfricanAmerican infants are: 1.3 times more likely to be born premature; over 1.5 times more likely to be born with low birthweight; and more than 1.5 times as likely to die during their first year of life.

Double-board certified physician, Dr. Latista Carson attended Saturday’s event.

She shared that, because of its complete nutrition, breast milk is best for babies.

“But,” she said, “If you’re not able to breastfeed you can also purchase breast milk.

Everything is in the milk, so the baby doesn’t need any supplementation at all. They get all of the antibodies that they need. Even if moms are COVID-positive, they can still breastfeed to pass those antibodies onto the baby and protect them.”

Saturday’s event was a collaborative effort between BIH, American Red Cross

WIC, Project Concern International (PCI), with sponsorships from UC San Diego, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and community physicians.

Nyisha Green-Washington, Pro g r am C o ord i nator / Perinatal Navigator for PCI, embodied the organizers’ spirited dedication.

“Black mothers, right now, are dying. So we are here to support you in all the ways: emotionally, physically, in providing resources - because it takes a village to do this.

We have to go back to that.

It’s all about providing care as a community.” PCI provides monthly, one-on-one programs that include connections to midwifery and doula care, postpartum support and breastfeeding education, in contrast to BIH’s group support model.

For more information about the Black Infant Health Program, call (619) 266-7466 or visit www.neighborhoodhouse.org/blackinfanthealth.

“We are enrolling women who are pregnant, at any stage of pregnancy into postpartum. So we are also able to enroll a woman who’s already delivered her baby,” Ms. Payne said.

BIH and its partners certainly fulfilled their mission Saturday to educate and encourage Black mothers to make the healthy choice to breastfeed, for themselves and their families.

CARE VIEW HEALTH CENTER In June 1 of 2020, San Ysidro Health and Care View Medical Group, formally merged operations, creating a system of health care for more than 107,000 individuals across San Diego County. Under the San Ysidro Health network, Care View Medical Group has been renamed San Ysidro Health Care View Health Center. Through this partnership, San Ysidro Health and Care View Health Center have an opportunity to provide a wider range of comprehensive health services to patients.

Care View Medical Group was founded in Southeastern San Diego in 1980

by Dr. Rodney Hood and the late Dr. Richard O. Butcher, two prominent doctors and leaders in medicine. Dr. Hood and Dr. Butcher are well-known pioneers in establishing a system of care and providing essential health services for residents and families.

Dr. Rodney Hood and Dr. Richard O. Butcher Founders,Care View Medical Group

If you have questions about your health, we invite you to call the

SYHealthLine at 619-205-6792 and speak directly with a health care provider now!

Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are providing care through our telehealth services to new and existing patients. The SYHealthLine offers telemedicine related to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure as well as general medical care outside of COVID-19 such as diabetic care or pediatric sick visit. If patients need further in-person care, they will be directed to the best way to receive care without compromising their health or the health of others.

For more information about our network of care, please visit www.syhealth.org

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Olympian Jackie Thompson Dunn

Immortalized

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at San Diego History Center Photos Brian Goodin

By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

AROUND TOWN Community Events

Certainly, the bold phrase that titles this article, “When your legs run out run with your heart,” comes from the soul of a champion.

It was a statement of empowerment made to Jackie Thompson Dunn when she was around 11 years old by her then coach, the legendary Mickey Patterson-Tyler, who was the first black woman to win an Olympic medal in the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Jackie is 65 years old now and looks like she can run a decent 200 meter dash. She will forever be known for her swift feet as she too is a big first in the San Diego history books.

In 1972, as a 17-year-old at Lincoln High School in San Diego, Jackie became the first female African American woman from San Diego to earn her way to participate in the superlative activities of the Summer Olympic Games. She also won the California State High School finals for the 100 and 200 meter dash,, respectively, in that same year.

Jackie also reached these accomplished goals by rising through the ranks of the onetime pride and stride of Southeast San Diego powerhouse track team, Mickey’s Missiles.

When ask what she liked best about her track & field experience Jackie responded by saying, “Winnng and going past all the competitors on the track was fun, but walking into that Olympic stadium seeing all those people had to be one of the best things ever.”

It is for exceptionally good reason that a few loving people in her life such as Head Coach David Dunn of the famed Lincoln High School football team, along with his wife Keshawna, Pat McPhatter and the son of her former coach Gerald Hunter, gathered at her quiet and comfortable home in Spring Valley, California to celebrate her accomplishments. These special loved ones witnessed the heart of this giving champion as she donated the very number she wore on her back that special day in Munich, West Germany.

Jackie sat proudly, yet humbly, at her coffee table covered with newspaper clippings of her tremendous heyday and more

San Diego Branch NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER MEETINGS & NOVEMBER ELECTION Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP San Diego Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee.

Local Olympian, Jackie Thompson Dunn, gives a piece of history to be immortalized with the San Diego History Center.

memorabilia framing the wall around her while she spoke with Renato Rodriguez, an Archivist for The San Diego History Center in Balboa Park where the reputable Olympic number 394 will be on display for all to see.

The commemorative legacy became official with the signing of a document and our home town champion contributing to San Diego’s history a beautiful hard copy of something very difficult to come by: an authentic, official number worn by Jackie Thompson Dunn in the 1972 Summer Olympic Games.

We here at the Voice & Viewpoint salute Jackie Thompson Dunn and her contribution to greatness. More importantly, we admire her willingness to share her talent in hopes of inspiring other young, black and talented local athletes to strive to be their best and run with their heart!

1. At 6pm on September 3rd, 2020 on sandiegonaacp.org/zoom there will be an election of the Nominating Committee (between 5-15 members). All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee (not more than 2 being officers of the unit).

2. At 6pm on October 1st, 2020 on sandiegonaacp.org/zoom, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of May 1st of the election year, whose memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit's jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an atlarge member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

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Should a run-off election be necessary that election shall occur on November 19th, 2020 from 4-9pm.

We look forward to your participation in these activities.

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It was billed as a Virtual Benefit Concert to raise funds for the San Diego NAACP, the Salvation Army and Mandate Records’ nonprofit, Mandate Project Impact, all three very worthy causes. The event, held on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier as it has been for the past 6 years, filled the air on what became a cool evening on the flight deck of this famous ship. Dr. Leonard Thompson did a masterful job of orchestrating this event and his wife, Evangel, along with her radio co host Walter, did an outstanding job on the red carpet with selected guests The event was sponsored by BBVA, along with such entities as SDG&E, the Midway, NAACP, Mandate Records, GODRadio 1, the Salvation Army and San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. It featured such artists as Men For Christ, Fulfillment, Erisa Nicole, Robert Earl Dean, AJ and Family, just to name a few.

The big difference this year over last year’s event was the absence of the actual crowds on deck. The audience tuned in by the hundreds to follow the streaming of the entire evening online.

Mrs. Francine Maxwell, President of the San Diego NAACP chapter, did an excellent job of explaining why people should be joining and supporting the NAACP. The Colonel for the Salvation Army, serving as its spokesperson, truly highlighted the great work that organization continues to provide to those in need. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Publisher, Dr. John Warren, in his “On the Red Carpet” interview spoke of the paper’s partnership and support for GODRadio1.com as the paper provides the print side to the radio station programming.

The event itself, with its spirit-filled entertainment, was truly an experience whether on deck or on the internet.

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County of San Diego County of San Diego Weekly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) Weekly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) www.sdvoice.info Summary of All Tests Reported to the County of San Diego by Race/Ethnicity Summary of All Tests Reported to the County of San Diego by Race/Ethnicity

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COVID RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Data are preliminary and subject to change Includes all COVID‐19 test specimens reported to County of San Diego Public Health Services, as required by California Code of Regulations Title 17, § 2505 Includes all COVID‐19 test specimens reported to County of San Diego Public Health Services, as required by California Code of Regulations Title 17, § 2505

Data through 8/15/2020, updated 8/24/2020 Data through 8/15/2020, updated 8/24/2020

CALIFORNIA NUMBERS

COUNTY RELEASES

More COVID-19 Data

by Race, Ethnicity

TOTAL CASES

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679099 (+0.9% increase)

Monday, August 24, 2020 the County of San Diego Communications Office released updated Covid-19 race and ethnicity testing and case data to provide a more complete picture of how COVID-19 is impacting the region.

TOTAL DEATHS

12407

(+ 1.2% increase)

TESTS REPORTED

1 0832757 Updated August 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with data from August 25, 2020.

SDSU, UC San Diego, and local community and faith organizations are continuing to conduct community outreach to young people in general, and minority groups in particular (Latinos, African Americans, Asians and refugees) to provide them COVID-19 resources and to support the County’s testing

and contact tracing efforts.

Please reference the county’s informational graphs below for Race/Ethnicity testing outcome data. Please be aware that the data provided is preliminary, and, according to the County website at sandiego.gov, includes counts from “645,962 tests with addresses outside of San Diego County.“ Summary of All Tests Reported to the County of San Diego by Race/Ethnicity

Summary of All Tests Reported to the County of San Diego by Race/Ethnicity Summary of All Tests Reported to the County of San Diego by Race/Ethnicity COVID‐19 Test Summary COVID‐19 Test Summary Total Tests 726,704 Total Tests 726,704 % of Total with Known % of Total with Known Race/Ethnicity San Diego County Race/Ethnicity ( N=397,449 ) San Diego County Race and Ethnicity Count Population ( N=397,449 ) Race and Ethnicity Count Population Hispanic or Latino 110,991 27.9% 32.6% Hispanic or Latino 110,991 27.9% 32.6% White 210,712 53.0% 45.1% White 210,712 53.0% 45.1% Black or African American 24,478 6.2% 5.0% Black or African American 24,478 6.2% 5.0% Asian 43,074 10.8% 12.8% Asian 43,074 10.8% 12.8% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3,923 1.0% 0.4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3,923 1.0% 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native 1,948 0.5% 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native 1,948 0.5% 0.6% Multiple Race 2,323 0.6% 3.2% Multiple Race 2,323 0.6% 3.2% Race/Ethnicity Other/Unknown 329,255 0.2% Race/Ethnicity Other/Unknown 329,255 0.2% San Diego County Population San Diego County Population Black or African American, 5.0% Total Tests with Known Race/Ethnicity Total Tests

White, 45.1% White, 45.1%

Black or African American, 5.0%

with Known Race/Ethnicity Black or African American, 6.2%

Asian, 12.8%

Black or African American, 6.2% White, 53.0% Asian, 10.8% White, 53.0% Asian, 10.8% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 1.0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 1.0% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.5% Multiple Race, 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.5% Multiple Race, 0.6%

Asian, 12.8% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 0.4% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.6% Multiple Race, 3.2% Multiple Race, 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.6%

Source: San Diego County

Hispanic or Latino, 32.6%

COVID-19 Resources & Information Data are preliminary and subject to change.

Data are preliminary and subject to change.

Counts include 645,962 tests with addresses outside of San Diego County and 0 tests with incomplete addresses that may not be in San Diego County.

Counts include 645,962 tests with addresses outside of San Diego County and 0 tests with incomplete addresses that may not be in San Diego County.

Sources: San Diego County Communicable Disease Registry, San Diego County Public Health Lab, VA San Diego, Family Health Centers of San Diego,

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Africa Beginning To Southern Africa’s Akani Simbine’s

‘Bend The Curve’ Of Coronavirus

Olympic Dream Deferred, Not Derailed

By Matshelane Mamabolo New Frame

Minister Jackson Mthembu briefing the media on government’s further plans to combat the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa at Union Buildings in Pretoria July 25, 2020. Photo by GCIS

Reuters Africa is beginning to slowly “bend the curve” of COVID19 infections as measures like mask-wearing and social distancing slow down the spread of the pandemic on the continent, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said last Thursday.

Although the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak was slow in Africa in the early stages of the pandemic, the rate of infection gradually accelerated especially in South Africa, which now accounts for more than half of its case load of more than 1.1 million.

On average, there were signs of a decline in new infections across Africa over the last two weeks, said John Nkengasong, head of Africa CDC.

cases compared to 55,000 cases the previous week, with the reduction mostly driven

by South Africa, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director, Matshidiso Moeti, told an online press conference on August 20.

Although pressure was building in some countries to open up schools, Nkengasong said it was proper to delay such a move until infections have declined substantially.

“So I think that is really some sign of hope that we are beginning to bend the curve slowly.

We take this news with cautious optimism,” he said. “It’s very, very early, we’re dealing with a very delicate virus that spreads very quickly but it’s important to recognise those slight tendencies that are positive.”

In mid August, Africa reported a total of 73,000 new

He cautioned a hasty re-opening of schools in Africa could repeat experiences of other countries like Israel where they were re-opened and then shut down again after infections spiked. Africa’s caseload has remained relatively low compared to other continents, a factor that has been attributed to its relative isolation. Low levels of testing in many countries also means infection rates are likely to be higher than reported, according to some experts. Moeti said the slowing infections in Africa was encouraging but that “we cannot be complacent. Cases are continuing to increase in some countries particularly as borders, businesses and schools are opening up.”

The sprinter has to wait a year and to be at the level where he longer to realise his dream goes to major events as one of of winning gold in Tokyo to the favourites is a big deal. make up for narrowly missing out on the podium in Doha. “Athletics was not always my chosen field,” says Akani Simbine had envisaged Simbine from his base at this being the year he finally the University of Pretoria’s came good. Much more expe- High Performance Centre. rienced as an athlete and sig- “I was actually coerced into nificantly matured as a man, it, because I wanted to be a the 26-year-old sprinter was soccer star. And I believe I confident he would attain the had what it took to make it. I big event podium finish his dreamt of playing for Kaizer talent so deserves.

Chiefs and I thought I was on my way to realising that.

But like most athletes the world over, Simbine’s 2020 “I was playing semi-profesdream has been deferred as sional for Highlands [Park] in a result of the Covid-19 pan- the Castle League and I was a demic that brought the world pretty useful right winger,” he to a standstill, and as a con- says chuckling, adding that sequence ensured that the he fancied himself as the local Tokyo Olympics were post- Michael Owen. poned to next year.

But his principal at Edenglen Simbine, though, isn’t a High School recognised the stranger to having to wait a lit- athlete in him and redirected tle longer to attain his goals. If him towards the track. “He there’s an athlete who will take believed in me.” It did not help this setback on the chin, it is his confidence that he was him. He might be a superstar competing with the “haves” athlete who counts the great while his parents struggled Usain Bolt as a friend and has financially. “I remember how Yohan Blake on speed dial, but intimidated I used to get by the celebrated national hero all those kids I ran with. They found himself on the receiv- had spikes, proper kits and ing end of expletives from even their own starting blocks, adoring fans disappointed plus energy drinks. Me, I that he finished fourth at would drink my Oros before the 2019 World Athletics a run wearing my sneakers.

Championships.

I stood no chance man,” he remembers with a wry smile.

What those fans are not aware of is that Simbine’s career is But the competitor in him on an upward trajectory. This, would not allow him to give after all, is a man who started up. “I was so tired of being athletics pretty late (in 2010) beaten that I said I have to

Simbine in Berlin, Germany running the 100 m Men’s relay at the ISTAF, September 1, 2019.

prove to them I am not that And so it is that when many bad. And I kept on training were criticising him for letand working on my run.” He ting the country down by not got his breakthrough at the bringing home a medal from Zone 6 Championships in last year’s World Athletics Zambia, where he won bronze Championships in Doha, in an age group record time of Simbine forgave them, “for 10.19s. they do not know my journey.”

He beat his hero, Yohan Blake, He has picked up on his shortin 2017. Now, as a celebrated comings as an athlete and was superstar, Simbine looks back intent on working on them on those tough early years of his career as the building to be ready to shine in Tokyo, blocks that have shaped him to improve on his fifth-place finish at his maiden Olympic into the athlete he is now. appearance four years ago in “Those experiences have Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. helped me grow. I know now that the journey to the top is “Of course it will mean the not easy. Those struggles have world to win Olympic gold. It got me to be the resilient ath- is something I dream about.” lete who keeps on trying and It is a dream that has been deferred for now. always improving.”

Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video

as stars pay homage

By Lekan Oyekanmi and Jonathan Landrum Jr. Associated Press When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session.

Instead, the cellphone video of him performing the pirouette without shoes on the unevenly wet concrete was seen by a much bigger audience. The video has garnered more than 20 million views on social media including by Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis and Cynthia Erivo, who has won Grammy and Tony awards.

Madu’s practice dance session was so impressive that it earned him a ballet scholarship with the American Ballet Theater in the U.S. It also showed his community that anything is possible.

“I feel very, very surprised,

very, very happy,” Madu said after his fellow students at Leap of Dance Academy staged a performance on a dirt street in Lagos, Nigeria, while tossing dust into the air in celebration.

“I thank God that he made the video to go viral,” he said.

won a scholarship to the U.S in the year 2021, I was very, very happy, I was like, `What?

Is this what God can do?”’

Madu recalled. Ballet, he added, “is hard to learn but if you put your effort, you can learn it.”

Madu is too young to physically travel and study in New Davis shared Madu’s video York. The minimum age to be with her 1.4 million followers a student in the city and live on Twitter. She wrote in the in a dorm is 15, but he’s been caption “Reminds me of the offered a summer scholarship, beauty of my people. We cre- with the possibility of him ate, soar, can imagine, have continuing this fall under unleashed passion, and love.... discussion, Miller said. despite the brutal obstacles that have been put in front of Miller said the American Ballet Theater is currently us! Our people can fly!!!” working on a schedule for Erivo decided to sponsor Madu that works with the Madu’s training and helped six-hour time difference. bring the video to the atten- The company is also talking tion of the American Ballet to him about taking part in Theater, said Laura Miller, a weekend programs. spokeswoman for the dance The video was the idea of company.

Madu’s trainer, Daniel Ajala, “When I got that call that I a self-trained ballet dancer.

Anthony Mmesoma Madu, an 11-year-old ballet dancer, poses during a rehearsal with other students at the Leap of Dance Academy in Lagos, Nigeria July 27, 2020. Picture taken July 27, 2020. Photo by Reuters

He’s also the founder of Leap “I wanted to be able to give an of Dance Academy, which he opportunity to every child by started in 2017. making my program free so that they would be no excuse Ajala suggested the idea as a that any child could give way for Madu to review his that it was the reason they technique. He’s been a strong couldn’t pursue their love for advocate in supporting his dance,” he said. students to follow their dreams, despite their circum- Ajala said his dance school stances. has received donations,

which will be used to create a standard dance academy with housing.

“Some of our students have to walk one hour or there about to the academy so we wanted to have like a comfortable space for them to be able stay while they can’t go home.’

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EDUCATION

Say Hello to Summer Savings

NMAAM Rolls Out Year-Long Digital

with Energy Efficiency

Educational Programming

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Summer is officially here in California. Temperatures across the state are rising and with many Californians still doing their part by staying at home, it’s important for residents to remember that as temperatures go up, so will energy bills.

Energy Upgrade California recently shared these simple tips, so you don’t have to sweat your energy use and may be able to save money too: • Check the A/C: Two-thirds of all homes in California have air conditioners. Just by adjusting your A/C to 78 degrees Fahrenheit or higher you can make a difference and stay comfortable.

• Leave space to vent: Your A/C vents need room to breathe, too. Keep vents clear to ensure the best possible ventilation since obstructing vents blocks air, wastes energy and may even pose a fire hazard.

• Shut the shades: During the daytime, sunlight passing through windows heats your home, making your A/C work harder. Stay cool by keeping blinds or drapes closed on sunny days.

• Become a fan of fans: When it gets warm instead of turning up the A/C, use a personal fan to keep air circulating and stay just as

comfortable while reducing your cooling costs.

• Keep cool air where it belongs: Ensure that you’re A/C isn’t working overtime.

Consider sealing and insulating your windows to keep hot air out and cool air in.

Insulate your attic and walls and seal openings to prevent warm air leaks. Insulate and seal ducts to reduce about 30% of a cooling system’s energy consumption!

• Dial down the water heater: Turn your water heater’s temperature down a few degrees

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to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save energy without breaking a sweat.

By taking a few of these easy actions, you can stay cool, efficient and help keep California golden. Learn more ways you can save energy and money by visiting www.energyupgradeca.org.

New Cancer Diagnosis Options

For People with Medicare

By Seema Verma Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Each year, more than 250,000 women in the United States learn that they have breast cancer, and more than 20,000 find out they have ovarian cancer.

While most of these cancers happen randomly, about 5 to 10 percent are hereditary, meaning they are caused by genetic changes (called mutations) which are passed down in families.

Unfortunately, women with these inherited cancers have few treatment options.

That’s why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently extended Medicare coverage to laboratory diagnostic tests using next generation sequencing (NGS) for patients with inherited breast or ovarian cancer.

NGS testing gives a more complete profile of cancer cells than is possible with current tests, and may help identify proven, targeted treatments.

NGS tests provide the most comprehensive genetic analysis of a patient’s cancer because they can simultaneously detect multiple types of genetic alterations. CMS first began covering laboratory diagnostic tests using NGS in March 2018 for Medicare patients with advanced cancer that met specific criteria.

With CMS’ recent coverage decision, more Medicare patients will have access to NGS to assist in managing other types of inherited cancers to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes.

Innovative technologies are transforming American medicine, and CMS is closely monitoring the rapid development of new tests and tools for diagnosing cancer. We want to do everything we can to support women’s health and help patients get the care they need.

In addition to providing access to this testing for women, Medicare also covers testing for prostate cancer.

All men are at risk for prostate cancer. Out of every 100 American men, about 13 will get prostate cancer during their lifetimes, and two or three men will die from it.

The most common risk factor is age. The older a man is, the greater his chance of getting prostate cancer.

Some men are at increased risk for prostate cancer.

You’re at increased risk for getting or dying from prostate cancer if you’re AfricanAmerican or have a family history of prostate cancer.

Medicare Part B covers digital rectal exams and prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood

Have You Checked On A Neighbor Today?

This month, Nashville, Te n n e s s e e’s Nat i o n a l Mu s e u m of A f r i c an American Music (NMAAM) made music virtually available for everyone across the country to enjoy. NMAAM recently kicked off a yearlong celebration with a variety of digital experiences and educational programming including: From Nothing to Something, along with Sips and Stanzas, the My Music Matters interview series and the Fine Tuning Masterclasses.

Its previously scheduled grand opening for Labor Day weekend 2020 was delayed due to ongoing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic. Once it opens later this fall, it will be the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

The museum will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to honor Black musical heroes of the past

and the present.

In the meantime, the public will be able to engage and interact with NMAAM via the museum’s website and social media channels.

NMAAM will also soon offer virtual tours of the museum and digital sneak peaks of selected items in its collection of artifacts.

NMAAM guests will be immersed in generations of musical history created and inspired by African Americans. The museum features seven content galleries—six permanent and one rotating—that chronicle Black musical traditions from the 1600s to the present day. More than 50 genres and sub-genres of American music are explored from spirituals and gospel, to jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and more. For more information, visit www.blackmusicmuseum.org or https:// nmaam.org.

School Season Tips for

Productive Days

and Restful Nights tests once every 12 months for men over 50 (beginning the day after your 50th birthday).

old should make individual decisions about being screened for prostate cancer with a PSA test.

Beneficiaries pay 20 % of the Medicare-approved amount for a yearly digital rectal exam and for physician services related to the exam.

The Part B deductible ($198 in 2020) applies. In a hospital outpatient setting, there’s also a copayment.

Before making a decision, men should talk to their doctor about the benefits and harms of screening for prostate cancer, including the benefits and harms of other tests and treatment.

Beneficiaries pay nothing for a yearly PSA blood test. If you get the test from a doctor who doesn’t accept Medicare payment, you may have to pay an additional fee for the doctor’s services, but not for the test itself.

In 2018, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force made the following recommendations about prostate cancer screening: Men who are 55 to 69 years

Men who are 70 years old or older should not be screened for prostate cancer routinely.

S eptember is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the many preventive screening services that Medicare offers for cancer and other diseases at: https:// www.medicare.gov/coverage/ preventive-screening-services.

Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer During this recent heatwave, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on older adults and others who may be affected by the heat. Pay them a socially distant visit or call them at least twice a day.

• Are they drinking enough water?

• Do they have access to air conditioning?

• Do they know how to keep cool?

• Do they show any signs of heat stress like headache, dizziness or nausea?

If you don’t have phone numbers for your neighbors, please use the #CaliforniansForAll door note to make a connection. Visit https://www. californiavolunteers.ca.gov and type “Door Note” in the search bar.

Whether your child is learning in a classroom or digitally, establishing a steady family dynamic is essential to a successful school year.

solutions such as Natrol Melatonin Gummies or Fast Dissolve can help get more restful sleep. To learn more, visit natrol.com.

One area where this is particularly important is ensuing that kids and parents alike get plenty of sleep.

Good sleep equates to better health and performance, stronger immune systems, and plays a key role in the ability to learn, solve problems, and maintain a healthy mental outlook. Setting a regular bedtime and wake time, limiting screen time before bed, and turning to

Kids crave routine: it lets them know they are in a secure and loving environment and helps them perform better at school.

Maintaining the same meal time, down time and bedtime routines that you would during a typical school year can help establish a sense of normalcy during this period of uncertainty.

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BUSINESS / SPORTS NEWS Black Girls Surf Partners with BUSINESS DIRECTORY Surf Company to Build Inclusivity

By Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Did you know that Black girls surf? They certainly do, and Rhonda Harper, founder of Black Girls Surf (BGS) is making sure the world knows it. Harper dreamed of a career as a pro surfer since she was a teen, but she had few role models. She set out to change that, and heritage surfer apparel company, Hurley, has partnered with BGS to build the BGS brand and amplify Harper’s message. Black Girls Surf is a Performance Training Program and organization founded in 2014 that supports girls & women of color whose dreams and career goals are to compete in professional surfing.

ing. To share the pain [Black Girls Surf ] is feeling with devotees of a sport that has not always welcomed them,” Harper’s website noted.

Black Girls Surf ’s new multiyear global partnership with Hurley was announced this month. With locations in the US, Africa, Jamaica & Brazil, BGS invites surfers to both training camps and “board meetings”, encompassing beginners all the way to female surfers at the expert level. It is an inclusive organization that works to further the future of females in surfing. BGS’s goal is to make sure anyone who has ever wanted to surf is given the chance.

Harper was in the news this past June when she organized a worldwide “paddle out’ in In addition to having a solid honor of George Floyd and roster of experienced surfers other African Americans on their team, BGS ensures killed by police. The event their athletes also have the was also designed to open opportunity to get an educadialogue about the pain tion through their sponsorcaused by continued racial ship program. These women inequalities. The paddle out, not only get to work towards a time-honored Hawaiian their professional surf surfing memorial ceremony, dreams, they’re empowered was organized to “celebrate through education along the a life and mourn its pass- way.

Rhonda Harper understands the need for coaches, mentors and trainers of color and is ecstatic about the partnership. “Today, my vision came to fruition. It hasn’t been an easy road but nothing great comes from things being easy. I want to thank Hurley for allowing Black Girls Surf to be the example for the next generation of young women surfers. I see us working together and accomplishing great things in the future. As I always say, if you can’t see it, you can’t be it.”

This partnership seeks to expand the inclusivity within the sport of surfing as a whole, as it relates to both race and gender. Together, Hurley and BGS will partic“We are so excited to be able ipate in events, co-sponsor to partner with Rhonda athletes and share the misand BGS! Her love for these sion of BGS with a larger young women, and vision for audience.

The San Diego Guardians Join

The Basketball League (TBL)

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego Guardians announce they have joined The Basketball League (TBL). The organization is the 6th new expansion market for the upcoming season and the League’s 18th team.

“Based on their commitment to community and quality entertainment, we are completely confident that The Guardians will be a great addition to our community asset model,” states TBL CEO, Evelyn Magley.

The Guardians’ management chose to part ways with the American Basketball Association (ABA) on July 16, 2020. While there are many factors that contributed to the decision, “The advancement of our players has always been a priority,” stated Founder, Kenneth Bishop. “We also have an obligation to our commu-

nity to provide professional basketball, as well as role models. With those core values in mind, and an opportunity we could not refuse, we decided to move on.”

The San Diego Guardians will host a total of 5 combines beginning August 29, 2020 in San Diego, CA. The organization will host

them to get to the world tour level is something we dearly want to be a part of, to help them to progress and achieve their dreams!” says Brett Simpson, US Olympic Surf Coach and Sports Marketing Director/Team Manager at Hurley.

another combine in San Diego, in addition to Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA. The conclusion of the combine tour is December 12, 2020 in LA. Their inaugural TBL season will start in March 2021. Athletes can pre-register online at www.

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Danielle Nicole Hollins 4397 Elm St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --Virgil Rondell Harris 4397 Elm St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 28, 2025 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013035 Fictitious business name(s):

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Project Name: Morena Conveyance North Project Number: K-21-1848DBB-3 Estimated Value: $99,000,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: 09/01/20 at 10:00 A.M. GoToMeetings Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: 09/03/20 at 10:00 A.M. GoToMeetings Bid Open Date: 10/06/2020, at 2:00 P.M. License Requirement: A It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its Construction and Consultant contracts.

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Contractors are encouraged to subcontract with and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of birth; and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013831 Fictitious business name(s): Little Little Much Much

Located at: 8490 Avenida Angulia Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This 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: Michael Jackson 8490 Avenida Angulia Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 18, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 18, 2025 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012615 Fictitious business name(s): Lex Quality Home Care

Located at: 8134 Lemon Grove Way #4 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/08/2008 This business is hereby registered by the following: Robyn Sherrell Kinsler 8134 Lemon Grove Way #4 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012624 Fictitious business name(s): New Mercy 365

Located at: 4397 Elm St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 07/11/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following:

Freedom Flooring & Interiors --All Cabinets Wholesale

Located at: 120 N. Pacific Street A-11 San Marcos, CA 92069 County of San Diego This 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: Dawn Elaine Leeser 1906 S Tremont Street A Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 04, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 04, 2025 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013491 Fictitious business name(s): The Glo Up

Located at: 3577 J Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Crystal Rae Johnson 3577 J Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2025 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012173 Fictitious business name(s): Ave's Landscaping

Located at: 2488 56th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This 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: Alfred Morris II 2488 56th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 20, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 20, 2025 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012997 Fictitious business name(s): Polishd n Poppin Nails

Located at: 144 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/19/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Antoinette L. Pottinger 144 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113

Live Love Legacy

Located at: 5444 Roswell St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/09/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: LaTasha Red Grant 5444 Roswell St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 01, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 01, 2025 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012605 Fictitious business name(s): Safe Place Counseling

Located at: 1913 Euclid Ave Unit 108 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --704 Country Club Drive Durham, NC 27712 County of Durham 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: Erica Muhammad 704 Country Club Drive Durham, NC 27712 County of Durham This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012607 Fictitious business name(s): Boss'd Up Beauty

Located at: 7910 Sterling Drive El Cajon, CA 92021 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: Delona King 7910 Sterling Drive El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012868 Fictitious business name(s): The Wrongkind Depot

Located at: 4465 Rosebud Lane Suite 1 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/31/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: La Shon M. Williams Sr. 4465 Rosebud Lane Suite 1 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 01, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00028165CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez and Ramon Carrillo Quezada on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: David Carrillo PROPOSED NAME: David Carrillo Gonzalez 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: September 24, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00027306CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Charmaine Yolanda Lindsay-Engdahl

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 17, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

To All Interested Persons:

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

Petitioner Charmaine Y. Lindsay-Engdahl filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

PRESENT NAME: Charmaine L. Engdahl aka Charmaine Lindsay Engdahl aka Charmaine Lindsayengdahl aka Charmaine Engdahl PROPOSED NAME: Charmaine Yolanda Lindsay-Engdahl THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice Courthouse 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00028013CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Samuel Jermont Gibbs. Jr. PROPOSED NAME: Devin Jermont Dantzler Sr. 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: September 23, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE

REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS HA BUILDER GROUP, LLC, General Contractor, License # 991686, is hereby soliciting construction bids (including DVBE, MBE, WBE and Section 3) for ALL BUILDING TRADES. • • •

Project & Location: The Orchard at Hilltop • 5012, 5032, 5052 Hilltop Drive San Diego, CA 92102 Anticipated Work Commencement Date: Mid-October 2020 Bid Documents: Bids shall be in accordance with the bid documents accessible via link below https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8hjez14v6q5iiq1/AAA2zwxuRlWkBrlyTAllCkSOa?dl=0 • BIDDING: The Orchard at Hilltop • Prevailing Wage: This project is subject to Residential State Prevailing Wage or Residential Federal Prevailing Wage, whichever is higher for each category. However, the scopes of Storefront/Glazing and Structural Concrete, shall be subject to Commercial Prevailing Wage rates (in-lieu of Residential rates). LWO “living wage” may apply to work that is not subject to Prevailing Wage Law: The current wage determination is 20201, San Diego County.

• DIR Registration: You must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Click link below for DIR registration completion or renewal. https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Contractor-Registration.html • Section 3 Requirements: This project has HUD Section 3 requirements (24CFR135) • Bids Due Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 by 10 am (PST) • Trade Scopes Include (but not limited to): Brick/Block Layers, Finish Carpenters, Insulation Installer, Cement Mason, Drywall, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Glaziers, Iron-workers, Laborers, Painter, Plaster, Plumber/ pipe-fitter, Roofer, Fire Sprinkler, Floor Layer, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Tile Layer, Truck Driver, Fence Erector, Operator Eng, Cabinet Installer, Framer, Landscape etc. Though bids are welcomed from all appurtenant & applicable trades.

• HA Builder Group, LLC hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. ****Bid Delivery & Questions: Pre-bid RFI’s, contractual questions, and bid submissions should be directed to Zack Peterson via email at zack@jpkcm.net (858.869.3406)****

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SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection The court will review the has been received (required documents filed as of the at least two court days date specified on the Order to before the date specified), Show Cause for Change of the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a If all requirements for a hearing. One certified copy name change have been met of the Order Granting the as of the date specified, and Petition will be mailed to the no timely written objection petitioner. has been received (required at least two court days If all the requirements have before the date specified), not been met as of the date the Petition for Change of specified, the court will mail Name (JC Form #NC-100) the petitioner a written order will be granted without a with further directions. hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the If a timely objection is filed, Petition will be mailed to the the court will set a remote petitioner. hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further If all the requirements have directions. not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail A RESPONDANT the petitioner a written order OBJECTING TO THE with further directions.

NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN If a timely objection is filed, OBJECTION AT LEAST the court will set a remote TWO COURT DAYS hearing date and contact the (excluding weekends and parties by mail with further holidays) BEFORE THE directions.

DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the A RESPONDANT specified date. The court OBJECTING TO THE will notify the parties by NAME CHANGE MUST mail of a future remote FILE A WRITTEN hearing date.

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS Any Petition for the name (excluding weekends and change of a minor, that is holidays) BEFORE THE signed by only one parent, DATE SPECIFIED. Do must have this Attachement not come to court on the served along with the specified date. The court Petition and Order to Show will notify the parties by Cause, on the other nonmail of a future remote signing parent, and proof hearing date. of service must be filed with the court.)

Any Petition for the name The address of the court is: change of a minor that is 330 West Broadway signed by only one parent San Diego, CA 92101 must have this Attachement 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 served along with the -----------------------------------Petition and Order to Show SUPERIOR COURT OF Cause, on the other nonCALIFORNIA signing parent, and proof County of San Diego of service must be filed with 330 West Broadway the court.)

San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00026268The address of the court is: CU-PT-CTL 330 West Broadway Petitioner or Attorney: San Diego, CA 92101 Alysha Lindsey Whitehead 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 ------------------------------------ To All Interested Persons: Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF Alysha Lindsey Whitehead CALIFORNIA filed a petition with this court County of San Diego for a decree changing name Central as follows: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PRESENT NAME: 37-2020-00027436Alysha Lindsey Whitehead CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: PROPOSED NAME: Bruce M. Abrams, Esq. Lindsey Alysha To All Interested Persons: Robles-Whitehead Petitioner Mary M. Johnson THE COURT ORDERS that filed a petition with this court all persons interested in this for a decree changing name matter appear before this as follows: court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, PRESENT NAME: why the petition for change of Mary Montgomery name should not be granted.

Johnson Any person objecting to the name changes described PROPOSED NAME: above must file a written Mary Ann Montgomery objection that includes the reasons for the objection at THE COURT ORDERS that least two court days before all persons interested in this the matter is scheduled to matter appear before this be heard and must appear at court at the hearing indicated the hearing to show cause below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not why the petition for change of be granted. If no written name should not be granted. objection is timely filed, the Any person objecting to the court may grant the name changes described petition without a hearing. above must file a written objection that includes the NOTICE OF HEARING reasons for the objection at Date: September 10, 2020 least two court days before Time: 8:30 A.M. the matter is scheduled to Dept. 61 be heard and must appear at NO HEARING WILL the hearing to show cause OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE why the petition should not be granted. If no written (Due to the Covid-19 objection is timely filed, the Pandemic, which poses court may grant the petition a substantial risk to the without a hearing. health and welfare of court personnel and the public, NOTICE OF HEARING rendering presence in, Date: September 17, 2020 or access to, the court's Time: 8:30 A.M. facilities unsafe, and Dept. 61 pursuant to the emergency NO HEARING WILL orders of the Chief Justice OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE of the State of California and General Orders of the (Due to the Covid-19 Presiding Department of Pandemic, which poses the San Diego Superior a substantial risk to the Court, the following Order health and welfare of court is Made: personnel and the public, rendering presence in, NO HEARING WILL or access to, the court's OCCUR ON THE DATE facilities unsafe, and SPECIFIED IN THE pursuant to the emergency ORDER TO SHOW orders of the Chief Justice CAUSE. of the State of California and General Orders of the The Court will review the Presiding Department of documents filed as of the the San Diego Superior date specified on the Order to Court, the following Order Show Cause for Change of is Made: Name (JC Form #NC-120).

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days The court will review the before the date specified), documents filed as of the the Petition for Change of date specified on the Order to Name (JC Form #NC-100) Show Cause for Change of will be granted without a Name (JC Form #NC-120). hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the

LEGAL NOTICES Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause on the other, nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

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BLACK HISTORY 1909

1974

BIRTH OF LESTER YOUNG

JOAN LITTLE ESCAPES ALLIGOOD

Lester Willis Young was born in Mississippi. He left home at 18, ending up in Kansas City with the Count Basie Orchestra.

Joan Little was born and raised on North Carolina’s rural Atlantic coast.

In January 1974, Little, then 20 years old, was arrested and charged with three separate counts of felony breaking & entering and larceny.

In the 1930s, Young — known as the “President of Jazz” or simply “The Prez” — led a revolution on tenor saxophone that has influenced generations. He was famous for his porkpie hat, hipster language, and remarkable solos. Young was Billie Holiday’s favorite accompanist, and influenced everybody from Charlie Parker to Sonny Rollins.

1963 DEATH OF W. E. B. DU BOIS William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American civil rights activist, leader, PanAfricanist, sociologist, educator, historian, writer, editor, poet, and scholar. He became a naturalized citizen of Ghana in 1963 at the age of 95, after the US government refused to renew his passport, and died shortly after.

Later that year, the body of jailer Clarence Alligood was discovered on Joan Little’s bunk. She claimed she killed Alligood defending herself against sexual assault.

Alligood’s autopsy concluded Little’s explanation was true. The jury, divided evenly between Blacks and Whites, rendered a “not guilty” verdict in less than 90 minutes.

Joan Little was the first woman acquitted of murder in self-defense against sexual assault. The case also set a precedent for African-American women to defend against sexual-assault by a White male.

Little authored a poem entitled “I Am Somebody”, which is incorporated into San Diego’s Chicano Park murals.

‘The 24th’ is a sobering

history lesson for today

By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer On Aug. 23, 1917, four months after the U.S. had entered World War I, the all-Black 3rd battalion of the U.S. Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment mutinied in Houston. That night’s two hours of violence left nine civilians, four policemen and two soldiers dead. It resulted in the largest murder trial in U.S. history in which 110 out of 118 soldiers were found guilty.

Nineteen were hanged.

The riot was incited by an incident between an African American woman and the police, and their subsequent beating of one of the soldiers. But it wasn’t just that day that sparked the violence. As is most often the case with major eruptions, tensions had been brewing and indignities accumulating for some time between the African American regiment and the white police force.

The white police in Houston in 1917 not only did not see the uniformed soldiers as equals but were offended by their very existence _ never mind the courageous history of African American troops throughout U.S. history to that point.

It’s this story that’s told in writer-director Kevin Willmott’s “ The 24th,” a blisteringly relevant and important look at an under-explored chapter in our history.

Willmott, who won an Oscar for writing “BlacKkKlansman” with Spike Lee, brings the audience into this world through co-writer Trai Byers’ William Boston, a highly educated

and cosmopolitan character who has lived in Europe, seen what equality looks and feels like and is eager to share his enlightenment with his peers. His fellow servicemen aren’t exactly open subjects for his teachings, however. Many are both uneducated and products of the Jim Crow South.

But even if they clash over Boston’s lighter skin and his affectations, they did all end up in the same place for a reason. The men of the 24th wanted to serve the country that has never served them back. They thought that in uniform they’d get equal treatment. Instead, they get bullied, tormented, abused and disrespected by nearly every white person in town.

There are exceptions, including in Col. Norton (a miscast Thomas Haden Church, who sounds far too modern for the role), who oversees the men at Camp Logan, which they are bound to protect while it’s under construction. But one ally is hardly enough and he has very little power anyway.

The hard-drinking and jaded Sgt. Hayes (Mykelti Williamson) knows it’s a fool’s errand to assume they’ll get any respect or equality through service: He learned that the hard way as a Buffalo Solider leading the charge at San Juan Hill in the SpanishAmerican War, as he explains in a stirring speech to Boston.

This is a difficult story in which violence and dehumanization beget

violence and dehumanization. It is sobering material that Willmott mostly handles well in making it as straightforward as possible. He also has an appealing protagonist in Boston. You get to know him and the other men before the night and feel their rage. Aja Naomi King is also a standout as a local piano player, Marie, who Boston falls for.

There are some liberties taken with some modern-sounding dialogue and phrasing that are likely there as shorthand for the audience but that sometimes feel a little too on the nose. In one instance, a racist local proclaims that they’re going to “take our country back.” I’m not sure that the script needed to be that obvious for us to understand the parallels to today. And many of those portraying racists here have also chosen to go big and obvious _ snarling, sweating and spitting their lines to drive the point home. It’s hard not to wonder if a little more subtlety there would have been more powerful and insidious.

But it is a sobering and worthwhile film for its exploration of the subject of police brutality and race and how little has really changed in over a century.

“The 24th,” a Vertical Entertainment release has not been rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Running time: 113 minutes.

Two and a half stars out of four.

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