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An election inspector looks at an absentee ballot as vote counting in the general election continued at State Farm Arena, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Atlanta. At press time, the presidency of the United States still hung in the balance, with neither candidate having cleared the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. Margins remained tight in several fiercely contested states including the Great Lakes battlegrounds of Michigan and Pennsylvania. But Biden’s victory in Wisconsin loomed as an important step to the presidency and he remained in the lead with more electoral votes. The Trump campaign said it filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and called for a recount in Wisconsin, laying the groundwork for contesting the election outcome that could determine whether President Donald Trump gets another four years in the White House. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CONTACT TRACERS BUILD TRUST IN DIVERSE CITIES

MUTUAL AID:

Neighbors look to each other for pandemic relief For many Californians, the pandemic marks the end of ‘barely making it’

Amira Temple, a contact tracer for the COVID-19 virus, stands for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Chula Vista, Calif. Temple sees her job as an extension of her work as a civil rights activist in San Diego’s Black and Hispanic communities. “There’s a gap within these communities of food, housing and security so COVID is kind of bringing these things to light,” she said. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

By Julie Watson Associated Press

When a contact tracer called the Iraqi woman to say her 18-year-old daughter tested positive for the coronavirus and could quarantine for free in a hotel, the woman panicked _ recalling the family’s terror of risking separation forever during their flight from Baghdad after a bomb killed her brother.

By Orlando Mayorquin CALMatters

The contact tracer, Iraqi immigrant Ethar Kakoz, had made a similar harrowing journey using smugglers to get out of Iraq after her parents were told she could be kidnapped. So Kakoz came up with a safe way for the teen to isolate herself at home in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon, knowing the mother couldn’t bear to be away from her daughter. See TRACERS page 2

Hawie Mekbib, 26, right, and his 20-year-old brother Yarred help prune basil at Overflow Farms in Riverside County on Oct. 10, 2020. Members of a mutual aid network volunteer once a week at the farm in exchange for produce to share with the community. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters

Every Thursday evening on a small one-acre vegetable farm in the rustic town of Jurupa Valley, Aram Ayra and other volunteers make good on an agreement with the farm’s owner. For two hours they pull weeds, rearrange irrigation hoses and harvest the farm’s wide array of crops — corn, squash, cabbage, lettuce, basil and more. In return, they keep part of the See NEIGHBORS page 2

TRUMP’S LATEST EXECUTIVE ORDERS ELIMINATE DIVERSITY PROGRAMS By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The President last week quietly signed an executive order that strips civil service protections from a large number of career federal workers if Trump determines that they are in “confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating positions.”

He also was called out by members of Congress for another executive order that removes diversity and inclusion programs both at the federal and private sector levels. As first reported by the U.K. Independent, the most recent executive order creates a new category “Schedule F” for such federal positions that do not turn over from administration to administration and reclassifying them. The Office of Personnel Management — essentially the executive branch’s human resources department — has See SABOTAGE page 2

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week’s harvest to distribute through a food program. Ayra is the founder of the Riverside Mutual Aid Network, part of a national movement that sprung up this spring offering food and other forms of relief as the coronavirus pandemic sent the economy into a nosedive. Mutual aid works by asking members to organize and pool resources to meet a community’s most basic needs. For organizers and volunteers, this type of selfless work offers an antidote to government’s inadequate response as the recession accelerates income inequality and casts countless working households over the brink. CALIFORNIA DIVIDE

nians into poverty, it’s not clear how many people can be helped through mutual aid or how long the groups will stick around. By design, each branch resists hierarchy and lacks the traditional organizational structure of a nonprofit or charity. So while mutual aid chapters continue to practice vigilante volunteerism, it’s too soon to tell if the movement will achieve sustainability or if people will simply lose interest. “It’s wonderful that these movements are emerging,” said Rocio Rosales, a professor of sociology at UC Irvine who studies informal economies and mutual aid practices by Los Angeles’ immigrant communities. “But it’s really hard to sustain them in the long run if all the members that are helping each other out never rise out of poverty.” Mutual aid is not a new concept. Russian philosopher Peter Kropotkin authored a book at the turn of the 20th century called “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution” that explored the need for community cooperation for human survival. In the United States, mutual aid net-

works have appeared in the absence of economic opportunity and institutional support. NAACP founder W.E.B. DuBois wrote about Black mutual aid societies. And the Black Panther Party famously practiced mutual aid in the 1970’s through its free breakfast program for children. More recently, LA organizers began planning for a large-scale mutual aid project years ago. They had anticipated a disastrous event that would create widespread need for mutual aid. They just thought it would likely come from an earthquake. Mutual Aid Network L.A. came together in March, a few days before Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his statewide stay-at-home order. The network quickly formed from a collaboration with People Organized for Westside Renewal and Ground Game L.A., two progressive political advocacy groups in Los Angeles, to get up and running. Other branches, like Riverside Mutual Aid Network, sprung up amid the pandemic and today, there are more than 40 COVID-19 mutual aid groups in California, according to an online directory.

“The whole point of them is that they put agency and self-sufficiency back in the hands of the communities and allow them to essentially determine how resources should be allocated,” Ayra said. But while the pandemic pushes more Califor-

tracers: continued from page 1

Kakoz is among a growing legion of ethnically and racially diverse contact tracers hired by local health departments to help immigrants, refugees and minorities protect themselves during a pandemic that has disproportionately affected people of color. One call at a time from Southern California to Tennessee, the contact tracers are trying to build confidence in America’s public health system. They have fluency in a multitude of languages, helping them bridge cultural divides and knock down misinformation about the virus circulating among immigrant, Black and Hispanic communities. The challenges include President Donald Trump downplaying it and his declaration that top government scientists are “idiots.’’ Contact tracers like Kakoz who are able to connect with people mark a rare success in a contact tracing effort that has largely been a failure nationwide. While many rich countries like South Korea use extensive contact tracing to contain the virus and reopen their economies, the U.S. has no national program, and local efforts have struggled to get people to cooperate and keep up with all the cases. Concerns about privacy abound among many Americans, but an inherent distrust of government in communities of color is a compound-

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been charged with implementing the order by publishing a “preliminary” list of positions to be moved into a new category on what could be President Donald Trump’s last full day in office: January 19, 2021. The range of workers who could be stripped of protections and placed in a new category is vast, experts told the Independent. The list could include most non-partisan experts — scientists, doctors, lawyers, economists — whose work to advise and inform policymakers is supposed to be fact-driven and devoid of politics. For instance, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, would be among those terminated by Trump. In a nutshell, the Independent reported that the executive order could give Trump the power to “mount a scorchedearth campaign which would cripple a future Biden administration.”

Aram Ayra, a lead organizer with Riverside Mutual Aid Network, harvests yellow squash at Overflow Farms in Riverside County on Oct. 10, 2020. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters

ing factor. The contact tracers make cold calls from lists provided by local health departments of people who were reportedly within six feet (1.8 meters) of an infected person for more than 15 minutes. Their goal: Convince them to self-quarantine or take precautions so the virus won’t spread. Then some contact tracers act as community health workers by visiting the people to check on them and offering help with paying rent, applications for unemployment benefits and food deliveries. No prior health training is needed for the program Kakoz works for, a partnership between San Diego State University and San Diego County that hired people from the region’s Arabic-speaking, Spanish-speaking, Filipino and Black communities. Elsewhere around the U.S., Nashville has hired contact tracers fluent in Bengali and Nepali, and Ventura County near Los Angeles is recruiting people who speak Mexico’s indigenous Mixtec language. “Beyond language, knowing what things individual communities care about makes a difference absolutely and is necessary for this work,’’ said Matt Leger, senior director of CONTRACE Public Health Corps, a consulting firm launched six months ago to help communities set up contact tracing programs. Kakoz lives in El Cajon, a city of about 105,000 east of San Diego, that is a melting pot for ref-

“In the event the incumbent president loses his re-election bid, this order could give him largely unfettered authority to fire experts … while leaving behind a corps of embedded loyalists to undermine his successor, according to federal employment law experts,” the newspaper noted. Creating the new category — known as “Schedule F” — and moving current civil servants into it “could allow a lame-duck President Trump to cripple his successor’s administration by firing any career federal employees who’ve been included on the list,” Journalist Andrew Feinberg wrote for the Independent. “It also could allow Trump administration officials to skirt prohibitions against “burrowing in” — the heavily restricted practice of converting political appointees (known as “Schedule C” employees) into career civil servants — by hiring them under the new category for positions which would not end with Trump’s term. “Another provision orders agencies to take steps to prohibit removing “Schedule F” appointees from their jobs on the grounds of “political affiliation,” which could potentially prevent a fu-

Ayra and co-founder John Stefan, both recent UC Riverside graduates, were looking for a way to help struggling Riverside residents at the onset of the lockdown when they heard about a mutual aid organizing information session hosted by New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mariame Kaba, a popular police abolition activist. They realized they didn’t need much to start.

ugees, many of them from Arabic-speaking, war-torn countries. The pandemic, she said, has triggered anxiety many believed they left behind in their home countries after arriving in the U.S. “For many of these families it’s really bringing them back to the past and the unsafety they felt during the war, the lack of food, not being able to go to stores,’’ Kakoz said. That knowledge helped Kakoz in her interview with the Iraqi woman to come up with a safe plan for the family of six living in a three-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms. The daughter would stay in one bedroom and be the only person using one bathroom and all family members would wear masks at home. She also put them in touch with counselors who treat war trauma. “I feel empathy,” Kakoz said. “My responsibility is to just educate them and tell them about what is the right thing to do.’’ On another call with an Iraqi man, she dispelled his belief that the coronavirus had come from a gas being tested by the U.S. military _ which had prompted his wife to keep their windows closed after a cousin was infected. Kakoz had seen something similar on a local Arabic-language Facebook page and persuaded the man and his wife to open their windows, echoing expert advice to avoid virus-laden droplets from circulating in non-ventilated spaces.

ture administration from firing unqualified appointees because of their association with President Trump.” Spokespeople for both the President and Biden did not return emails to Black Press USA.

Ayra, who is 23, enlisted the help of friends, most of them fellow classmates, and used GoFundMe donations to launch the Riverside network in March. Requests for assistance come through the organization’s website. The group distributes masks, hygiene kits and volunteers make weekly wellness calls to seniors. One of its most successful programs is the food distribution program with fresh produce supplied by Overflow Farms, a nonprofit community farm owned by Fred Stover. To date, the network has provided over 1,000 meals to Riverside residents and raised over $5,200. Without another economic relief package from Sacramento or Washington D.C., and insufficient unemployment benefits for workers and eviction protections for renters, organizers say the need for mutual aid won’t subside any time soon as the pandemic rages with no clear end in sight. In fact, they hope mutual aid can become a community fixture. For now, the networks are trying their best to avoid centralizing power. In Riverside, Ayra says a steering committee makes all the key decisions. While the networks have been adamant about keeping with the egalitarian organizing principle that defines mutual aid, it hasn’t kept them from working with established nonprofit organizations. Riverside, for example, works with food banks and local nonprofit organizations to fill community gaps. “We see ourselves really as a partner with these groups,” Ayra said. “We support their efforts, but we’re also kind of building our own base, our own foundation for further work on mutual aid.”

Dr. Hala Madanat, a leading public health researcher at San Diego State University who helped design the program, said she learned how vital people like Kakoz can be from Africa’s experience with the Ebola virus outbreak. The outbreak was worsened by misinformation and mistrust in the government. But Nigeria, where community health workers who had been working on polio eradication, quickly pivoted to using them as contact tracers for Ebola and was able to squash its outbreak within months. Amira Temple, another San Diego State University contact tracer, views her job as an extension of her work as a civil rights activist in San Diego’s Black and Hispanic communities. “There’s a gap within these communities of food, housing and security so COVID is kind of bringing these things to light,’’ she said. A single mother told Temple in a call that she and her son were self-quarantining together after being exposed to an infected person but needed food. Temple dropped boxes of nonperishable goods at the mother’s door so they would have enough to eat during their two weeks of quarantine. “I think about her often,’’ Temple said. “I’m glad we could fill the holes and let these people know at least while they’re sick, the community has their back.’’

executive order is far-reaching. “I understand as an executive order it can be reversed, but you can do a lot of damage in two months and make for a big mess for Biden to clean up early,” Reeves tweeted.

“Yes, if Biden wins, he will undo all of these Executive Orders,” tweeted Beth Noveck, the first United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer and director of the White House Open Government Initiative under President Barack Obama.

“Clear effort for petty revenge and to hinder a smooth transition.”

“However, if they fire people on their way out the door, it will wreak considerable havoc. And if he doesn’t win, then this disaster is another one of many but a serious one for democracy and the rule of law.”

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the House Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, recently introduced a bill (H.R. 8595) to invalidate Executive Order 13950 and preserve diversity and inclusion training programs at federal departments and agencies as well as in the private sector.

Noveck added: “It’s unclear whether this becomes… a blunt instrument…to do some surgical removal of people they don’t like, or whether they’re going to actually attempt some sort of bloodletting or purge.” Charlie Reeves, who describes himself as an anti-Trump moderate, said the implications of the

The President’s latest act marked another in a string of recent controversial executive orders.

Beatty’s bill, which has the backing of 23 members of Congress, noted that Trump’s order rolls back diversity and inclusion training programs within all federal departments and agencies, the U.S. uniformed services, federal contractors, subcontractors, and specific federal grant recipients.

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The Two Americas Revealed in the Elections

Covid Halts Women’s Workplace Progress

By Julianne Malveaux

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“A Tale of Two Cities” written by Charles Dickens in 1859, opened with the words “ It was the best of times and the worst of times.” Dickens was in London at the time. One hundred and eight years later, in July 1967, the Kerner Commission, established by then President Lyndon Johnson, took a look at race relations in America and declared: “America is moving toward two nations, one Black and one White.” It appears that with Donald Trump as President, we have arrived at two nations, not just based on color, but also on economics and class. The exit polls from Tuesday’s election show the economy as the number one issue in many of the “Red” or Republican vote exits, followed by the virus. There was concern expressed about the virus, with race as a number three issue. The fact that the economy was put ahead of the virus means that, to many, money is more important than human life. Those people we see at Trump gatherings without masks and cheering when he speaks of socialism instead of healthcare reflects a lack of concern for those

who can’t afford insurance coverage. These are the very persons who will need coverage for pre-existing conditions because they didn’t think masks were necessary. They will have what is now becoming the lingering aftermath effects of Covid-19, which is becoming a pre-existing condition. The bottom line is that both segments of America must move from thinking “Red” or “Blue”, as Joe Biden said, and think as the “United States of America”. Neither side can afford to sacrifice the interest and needs of the other for their own good. This is why the warning from the Kerner Commission is even more important today than it was in 1968 when it was issued. Rural and Urban America need to talk since those elected by the Rural, like Mitch McConnell who leads the U.S. Senate, refuse to even allow the agenda of the Senate, if it is not their own. McConnell has been re-elected to the Senate, but there are still pathways to change. Let’s pay more attention to both cities and rural America.

The Squeaky Wheel By Dr. E. Faye Williams President of the National Congress of Black Women

An old axiom states that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In other words, no one knows, cares, or does anything about your pain or discomfort unless you are courageous enough to identify it. Weekly, I’m privileged to share my discomfort and the added benefit of sharing how I propose to deal with certain challenges. I find that being straightforward is an opportunity that many neither have nor really want. Occasionally, I’m blessed with great appreciation for the character and generosity of others. Their behavior affords me the luxury of viewing my world through the lens of positivity for the betterment of humankind. They go beyond the call of duty to demonstrate selfless concerns and a spirit of hope with the endeavors they perform for the benefit of others. For two WNBA seasons, Maya Moore, of the Minnesota Lynx, left basketball to concentrate her efforts on releasing Jonathan Irons, a convicted Missouri man serving a 50-year sentence for burglary and assault. Introduced to Irons through a prison ministry, Moore believes that Irons, as a 16-year old, was wrongly convicted. Like many others, Irons was convicted without physical or DNA evidence. At 39, he’s only 23 years through a 50-year sentence. Moore states, “There are seasons of life when you run harder after certain things than others. And so, I felt like the season was coming for me where I needed to run harder after criminal justice reform.” Members of major league sports have begun to use their voices and platforms to advocate for social justice. Although it took the deaths of several African Americans (George Floyd in Minnesota, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Jacob Blake in Wisconsin - shot in the back in front of his 3 children, Rayshard Brooks in Georgia, Walter Wallace, Jr. in Philadelphia all just in 2020), to demonstrate violent, systemic racism,

professional athletes have embraced the cause of justice in law enforcement. I must mention Coach Doc Rivers for his moving remarks supporting athletes saying, “It’s amazing why we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back.” That statement encouraged many athletes to take action. I take great pride in the commitment of our athletes and their participation in reshaping a variety of our cultural norms and imperatives. I commend Lebron James who, without question, was the greatest catalyst for challenging so many athletes to leave their comfortable circumstances to realize they could have been any of the above-mentioned tragedies. LeBron’s actions didn’t begin with these 2020 tragedies. He has always stepped out to help his community. He’s helped build transitional housing for homeless families and those struggling for a safe environment in which to live. He’s given resources for establishing a school for at risk students in his hometown. His foundation pays for services and programs students would not otherwise have. LeBron is not new to social justice, and he is a blessing to our community. He’s an in-person presence for causes he supports, and his social media outreach is so massive that those wishing to silence him are overwhelmed. After seeing the worst of the “Rapper” community in the weeks preceding the November election, along came Common who joined the athletes and spoke up with intelligence not always common among rappers. We hear many well-deserved comments about Black women and our work related to voting, but many Black men also emerged to drown-out the voices of traitors. Lebron James, Doc Rivers, Common, Barack Obama, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Webber have made us proud with their stepping-up in both social justice and voting arenas. I pray that this coalition will stay together to resolve the challenges which will remain after our election.

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We know that we are experiencing a second spike, with about a thousand people dying every day. We know that our leaders have been unwilling to provide relief for those who desperately need it. And we know that families at the bottom half of the income distribution are scrambling for food, to pay rent or mortgages, and to attempt to pay for other essentials. We know that the impact of COVID is uneven and that Black folk are twice as likely to die from COVID as whites are. We know that the Latinx population is heavily hit. We know that cities and states are starving for resources. Men are more likely to get COVID and die from it than women, but women are more likely to be impacted in the workplace because of COVID. From the last labor market data, 865,000 women left the labor force in September 2020, reducing the women’s labor force participation rate from 56.1 percent to 55.6 percent. This decline in labor force participation sets women back by more than 20 years when the level of women’s labor participation was also around 55 percent. The women who have dropped out of the labor force won’t quickly return because of the structural factors that have pushed women out of the labor force. Some women have stopped working or looking for work because covid had had a deleterious effect on our educational infrastructure. Many of our schools have shifted to virtual learning because of COVID. Schools aren’t only academic centers, but also, in some ways, child care centers. When schools are closed, someone in the family must stay home. Usually, it is the woman in a two-parent family. In an egalitarian world, both men and women would be responsible for childcare and supervising education. We live in an unequal world, though, and women are more likely to be in charge of these things. When these are coupled with other household responsibilities

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that men do not equally share, women are being pushed out of the labor force. The push isn’t equal. White women are leaving the labor force more rapidly than Black women. Only 58,000 Black women left the labor force in September, dropping our participation rate to 59.8 percent. Black women’s labor force participation has always been higher than that of white women, and though the difference has narrowed, it still exists. And while white families will take an economic hit when white women leave the labor force, Black women may not have the luxury of leaving the workplace. First, proportionately more Black women are single moms, the sole source of family income. Further, more Black women are front line essential workers, medical support staffers, who can’t work from home, and don’t have the savings to stop working. The unequal impact on women creates an unequal effect on children, who have been utterly ignored or treated as pawns in the middle of this pandemic. Open the schools, urge some. Keep them closed for safety’s sake, urge others. Parents with money hire tutors and create “pods” with a few other children so that they don’t fall behind. Those who lack those means will find their children left behind with no mitigation from a federal government who has no interest in providing the resources needed for schools to reopen safely. Women have been set back. Children have been set back. And Black women and children are set back most of all. We have been so caught up in election drama that we’ve forgotten that COVID19 has now swallowed the workplace gains that women scrapped for. And some children find themselves more disadvantaged than they were before COVID. We often sing the song, “I believe that children are the future.” We don’t. If we did, there would be fewer women and children slipping through the cracks that COVID created. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DCbased economist and author.

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OBITUARIES Willie Ruth Jackson

Charlotte Yvonne Jones

Donald “Don” Armstrong

SUNRISE

4/15/34

12/23/38

1/27/50

SUNSET

10/11/20

10/21/20

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Services were held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, Memory Chapel. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Second Baptist Church, Linda Vista. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

DONALD CALVIN ARMSTRONG was born in San Diego, California on January 27, 1950 to parents Aary and Clinton Armstrong.

On April 15, 1934, in Simsboro, Louisiana, God blessed Elvin and Marie Pruitt with a precious daughter, WILLIE RUTH PRUITT. To many, she became known as just “Willie.” Willie grew up to become a beautiful, caring and loving young lady. She accepted God at an early age and served Him throughout her life. Willie received her formal education in the Lincoln Parish, Louisiana School District, where she met the love of her life, Frank Jackson. On July 3, 1952, Frank and Willie were united in matrimony. Their union soon welcomed a daughter, Coralet, and a son, Gerald. In 1955, Willie and Frank relocated to San Diego, California, seeking a better life for their family. Throughout her life, Willie’s top priority was caring for her family, and spending as much time as she could with them, this was her absolute joy. Willie became an expert seamstress and had impeccable taste in fashion; she was an original fashionista. However, she freely shared her seamstress talents with anyone who needed a custom dress, shirt, suit or even a bridesmaid’s dress – all you had to do was ask. Willie was a humble, compassionate and extremely generous person. She was the personification of dignity and grace, and always treated others with tolerance and acceptance, without judgment. Willie never wavered in her complete devotion to her family and to those she knew and loved, and we will never waiver in our love and appreciation for her kind and beautiful spirit. Willie leaves behind to cherish her memory: husband, Frank Jackson; daughter, Coralet Jackson of San Diego, CA; son, Gerald Jackson of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Ashanti Ward of Ruston, LA; De’Angelo Jackson of San Diego, CA; Ariane Phillips of San Diego, CA; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Nell Pruitt and Odell Lakey (and her husband Bobby) of Simsboro, LA; brother, Marion Pruitt of Simsboro, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”

CHARLOTTE YVONNE JONES was the first child born to Lillian B. Moton and Eddie Moton on December 23, 1938 in Texarkana, TX. The family moved to Tyler, TX where she spent her formative years and later moved to San Diego, CA. Charlotte gave her life to Christ early as a child in the Church of the Living God. Charlotte attended Lincoln High School where she enjoyed participating in the Literary Club and developed a love for reading. Her education also included training at the University of California, Los Angeles where she became a registered nurse. After graduation , she worked in a trauma unit for over two years. She went on to become a Charge Nurse at several skilled nursing facilities in San Diego. Charlotte Loved the Lord with all her heart and worked diligently for him at the 38th Street Church of Christ, where she was fondly referred to as “Auntie Char” She also worked enthusiastically with the mature ladies” Group. Charlotte enjoyed mentoring young people. Her ministry, “Charlotte’s Web” touched many young people over the years. She taught children the importance of living a life pleasing to God. She was especially gifted at helping children memorize the bible Verses. She used her love of calligraphy in her mail ministry to minister to children and adults alike. She was known for always remembering and recognizing birthdays. Charlotte learned to play the piano during childhood, but one of her favorite pastimes was journaling, She loved, writing, reflecting, and scrapbooking. This, and enjoying delicious desserts, was her favorite form of self-care. Charlotte departed this life on Sunday October 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lillian and Eddie Moton; sister Sharon Jones, Nephew Haven Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory, her Aunt Arnetta Hoston, her sister Sheila and two brothers, Kenneth and Mark, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don loved the outdoors and was a very talented athlete. Throughout his adolescent years, Don excelled at track and field, and football at Madison High School. Don loved sports and often played tennis and loved to hike. He also took scuba diving classes and even participated in night dives. In his early twenties, Don began his airline industry career with PSA, (later known as US Airways). His career spanned over four decades. A lifelong music lover, throughout the years Don acquired a massive music collection, which further broadened his appreciation for world culture. This collection included many genres and artists that ranged from Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix. Don’s mother and father were both great cooks and he acquired this same gift and became an excellent cook as well as an unofficial food critic. He continued to hone his skills over the years, creating memorable culinary experiences that he enjoyed sharing with his friends and family. He was quite knowledgeable of the culinary arts and had a very diverse palate. He had a recipe for everything and the culinary arts was his passion. Although Don had no biological children of his own, he was a second father to his nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as “Uncle Don,” he was very instrumental in their upbringing and poured endless amounts of love, patience and attention into them. Don shared many of his interests with his nieces and nephews, even taking them on a once in a lifetime trip to London, England. This even included our nation’s capital. He was always encouraging them to indulge in new experiences and to live life to the fullest. He will be forever loved and appreciated. On October 21, 2020, Don was called to rest from his earthly existence. He was preceded in death by father and mother; infant brother Henry Armstrong; and infant sister Stephanie Armstrong. Left to treasure his memories are: brothers Clinton “Danny” Daniel Armstrong II, and Terrell “Terry” Wayne Armstrong; nephews Clint and Aaron; nieces Ashanti and Dominique; great-nephew Khaliq; great-nieces Mikaela, Kennedy, Khalia, and Leilah; cousin Janet Owens, and a host of extended family and friends.

Steve Eckles SUNRISE 2/24/55

DeShawn Mays

SUNSET 10/19/20 STEVE ECKLES, beloved husband, father, and grandfather drew his last breath on October 19, 2020 after a difficult battle with kidney disease. Steve was born on February 24, 1955, to parents Frank and Loretta Eckles, in the city of La Jolla California. He attended Crawford high school and proudly graduated in 1973. From there he went on to work at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, CA where he had a very successful career for 32 years.

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Steve met his wife Geri in 1986, in San Diego. Geri was at his side when he left his earth.

Services were held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Mission Beach Front, San Diego, California. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Steve was passionate about physical fitness. He spent many hours lifting weights and working out at the local gym. An avid sports fanatic, Steve was passionate about both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Raiders football team. He made a hobby of collecting all sports memorabilia but was particular to the Lakers and Raiders.

Our beloved DESHAWN MAYS was born in San Diego. California on August 23, 1997. He was the oldest of his siblings. Deshawn grew up in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated high school. Deshawn Loved music and sports. He loved to spend time with his friends and family and loved to laugh. He had a smile that was contagious, and will surely be missed.

Anyone who knew Steve knew that he was a generous person. He was also a loving father and husband to his family. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Loretta Eckles, sister: Ann, brother: Ronnie. He is survived by his wife, Geri; sisters Franky and Larnett; children Steven, Brandon and Nicky; stepdaughters: Rina, Araceli, Leticia and Norma; and a host of grandkids, nieces, nephews.

Although too soon, Deshawn’s heavenly entrance was on Wednesday, October 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his Nana “Konnie” Evans, Grandfather Michael Mays, Uncle “Champ” Favors, Aunt “Candy” Favors, Cousin Antonio Mays Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: His father Michael Mays Jr., brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives and friends. We will all miss him dearly and think about him often. We all thank God he allowed us to borrow him even for the short time we had him. Rest well angel until we see you again.

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STATE, LOCAL & NATIONAL NEWS San Diego’s Creative Industries Help Drive Local Economy Says City Report Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Thursday, October 29, the City of San Diego announced the release of its first comprehensive study analyzing the intersection between San Diego’s creative industries and the local economy. The firstof-its-kind study highlights the impact of the arts on the San Diego economy, including $11 billion generated and more than 100,000 employed San Diegans. The City’s Commission for Arts and Culture and the Economic Development Department initiated the 2020 Creative Economy Study, in partnership with the

San Diego Regional EDC, to examine the economic impact creative industries and their workers have on the region.

“San Diego’s creative industries have an important ripple effect in the broader economy. Every job in the creative industry supports another 1.1 jobs,” said Christina Bibler, Director of the City’s Economic Development Department. “This means that creative industries are a powerful component in the region, with many industries employing creative workers.” The creative economy is defined as a sector made up of nonprofit and for-profit businesses and individuals who

produce cultural, artistic and design goods or services and intellectual property. In San Diego, the creative economy employs more than 107,000 people at nearly 7,400 creative firms and organizations and generates more than $11 billion annually. “To grow San Diego’s creative economy, we first need to understand it,” said Jonathon Glus, Executive Director of the Commission for Arts and Culture. “Investing in creative industries can help advance San Diego as a creative city.” The study measured the size of the creative economy and identified characteristics unique to San Diego that

could provide future economic growth potential. The study spanned 71 industries and 77 unique occupations. “With a 23% decline in jobs, the arts have been hit even harder by the pandemic than most sectors of our economy,” said Mark Cafferty, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional EDC.

Study findings include: • 59% of the creative economy in San Diego is forprofit, 34% nonprofit and others (including government employers and independent contractors). • The majority of creative firms and organizations are small, with 19 or fewer

employees. • 41% of creative industry employers hire a large number of contractors. • The median annual income for creative occupations is $75,000. Completed in May 2020, the study utilizes 2019 information. The data was collected

pre-COVID-19 and prior to the implementation of Assembly Bill 5 Worker status: Employee and Independent Contractors (AB 5). As of August 2020, the economic impact of job loss in San Diego’s creative industry due to COVID-19 is estimated to be a decline of $2.1 billion.

Judge: People in Prison Can Receive $1,200 Stimulus Payments been opened to a new group of Americans. Incarcerated individuals can now apply to receive their stimulus payments of up to $1200. Quinci LeGardye California Black Media The first round of economic impact payments funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, has

According to a June report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS initially sent nearly 85,000 payments, totaling about $100 million, to incarcerated individuals. After the report raised con-

cerns about the payments, the IRS decided that payments to incarcerated people were not allowed under the CARES Act and ordered that the payments sent should be returned. Then a class-action lawsuit was filed. Lawyers argued that denying the payments solely based on an individual’s incarcerated status was against the law. The language of the CARES Act does not explicitly say that incarcerated individuals cannot receive payments. On Sept. 24, Judge Phyllis

Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered the Treasury Department and the IRS to reverse the decision. The previously rescinded stimulus payments now have to be returned to the incarcerated individuals. On Oct. 14, Hamilton also ordered the IRS to extend the deadline for incarcerated individuals covered by the lawsuit to file paperwork to receive the money to Nov. 4. People covered by the lawsuit who did not file a 2018 or 2019 tax return will have to submit a postmarked simplified Form

1040 paper return by Nov. 4 to receive the stimulus payment. The IRS also extended the online deadline to register for a stimulus payment for people who don’t typically file a tax return to Nov. 21. According to the IRS website, the government is working on an appeal to the decision. “The government has filed an appeal and request to stay the preliminary injunction. Any updates regarding the appeal will be posted on this webpage,” the IRS states. Under the CARES Act, stimulus payments must be made

by Dec. 31. People will still have an opportunity to get the stimulus funds next year, but they won’t receive the money until they file their 2020 tax return. Information on how to help an incarcerated person file for a stimulus payment is available at caresactprisoncase.org. The website includes directions on where to mail the simplified return, as well as a sample Form 1040 with instructions on where to add the incarcerated individual’s personal corrections number to ensure payment is sent to the right place

SPORTS A Bubble of Knowledge: Dave Roberts Becomes Second COVID-19 Task Force and Officials Learn Lesson from the NBA By JC Polk IVN San Diego Weekly references to uncertainty and adjustments related to COVID-19 can be very disheartening, but like when we were young, “bubbles” can still provide a positive outlook on the days ahead. Dr. Leroy Sims, vice president and medical director of the National Basketball Association, brought a needed prescription of reassurance, hope and information to an online audience of more than 100 people recently that included San Diego community members, medical officialsnd sports fans. Following the NBA championship that concluded a successful year, San Diego’s Mu l t i c u l t u r a l He a l t h Foundation invited Dr. Sims to discuss how he planned for hundreds of players across 22 teams to conclude safely this year. Hosted by the foundation and the San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force, Dr. Sims explained how he created a quarantined “bubble” that was safe enough to complete the longest season in NBA history. Dr. Sims was responsible for leading a team of hospitals, clinics, physicians, first responders and other key partners to ensure optimum medical care in an unique isolation zone that saved the

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play-off season. A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Sims is board-certified in emergency medicine and primary care sports medicine. In his role with the NBA, Dr. Sims is responsible for the organization and provision of medical care at all domestic and international NBA, WNBA and G-League events. Aside from Dr. Sims, the virtual event also featured Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County’s public health officer, who gave the most up-to-date statistics and underscored the need for all members of the community to remain vigilant in the healthy practices of washing hands and wearing masks. Wooten was reassured by the “3 Cs” that Dr. Sims shared: Coordination, communication and compliance. “The (COVID-19 Equity) Task Force and (Multicultural Health) Foundation are those unique key partners that help

to outreach to the African American Communities,” Wooten said. Other noteworthy figures who joined the conversation included Dr. Rodney Hood, the founder of the foundation and co-founder of the task force. Drs. Robert Gillespie and Dr. Suzanne Afflaloare make up the founding members of this coalition that operates from an equity lens with an emphasis on education and outreach, data, and the 3Ts: testing, tracing, and treatment. “There are good things happening here in San Diego,” Dr. Sims said. Despite the sometimes bleak news, he reminded the medical officials to treat with compassion and to not to forget the mental health components that exist in communities of color in times of isolation. He urged that simple phone calls to check on neighbors, friends and family have a place in this fight.

Black Manager to Win the World Series By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Los Angeles Dodgers are the champions of baseball in large part because of a masterful managerial job by Dave Roberts, who becomes just the second African American skipper to win the World Series. The Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, the first-time Major League Baseball held the Fall Classic at a neutral site.

News’ “Nightline” with Ted Koppel. During the mostly forgettable 1987 broadcast, Campanis infamously told a live audience why he believed African Americans couldn’t succeed in managing a Major League Baseball team. “No, I don’t believe it’s prejudice,” Campanis blasted when Koppel asked the reason for the lack of African American managers in baseball.

“It feels great,” proclaimed Roberts, who joined Cito Gaston of the Toronto Blue Jays as the only Black managers to lead their team to a world championship. Gaston’s Blue Jays won backto-back titles in 1992 and 1993.

The victory also comes 33 years after then-Dodgers General Manager Al Campanis appeared in a controversial and racially-charged interview on ABC

To his credit, Koppel shot back: “I gotta tell you, that sounds like the same kind of garbage. That really sounds like garbage, if – if you’ll forgive me for saying so.” Unrelenting, Campanis volleyed: “No, it’s not garbage, Mr. Koppel, because I played on a college team, and the center fielder was Black, and the backfield at NYU, with a fullback who was Black, never knew the difference, whether he was Black or white, we were teammates. So, it just might be – why are Black men, or Black people, not good swimmers? Because they don’t have the buoyancy.” Roberts, like Gaston before him, proved his so-called buoyancy.

The title is the seventh in franchise history for the Dodgers and first since 1988. It marked the second celebration in less than a month for a Los Angeles professional sports team – the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat on October 11 to win the NBA championship.

backs do you have? How many pitchers do you have that are black?” Campanis demanded.

“I truly believe that they may not have some of the necessities to be, let’s say, a field manager, or perhaps a general manager.” When Koppel responded by questioning whether Campanis believed that, the Dodgers’ boss didn’t relent. “Well, I don’t say that all of them, but they certainly are short. How many quarter-

With a deft-touch, Roberts guided the Dodgers from a 2-0 and 3-1 deficit in the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves. Just 14 teams out of 89 in baseball history have come back to win a best-of-seven series after dropping three of the first four games. Since 1992, 11 Black men have managed Major League See ROBERTS on page 13

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Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer During its monthly food distribution which occurs on the fourth Thursday, the George Stevens Senior Resource Center was joined by the San Diego Black Nurse Association. The

Nurses Association set up tables outside the Center for giving drive by flu shots to many of those persons who come to participate in the free food distribution. The members of the Nurses Association were joined by a number of student nurses

in bright green shirts who assisted them in giving more than 35 free flu shots. The San Diego Black Nurses Association, Inc. is one of more than ninety National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) chapters which was first organized in 1976.

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(EFFECTIVE NOV Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective 12:01 a.m. on Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers traveling to and from essential businesses or reopened businesses as defined in sections 10 and 11, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order. 2. All “gatherings,” as defined in section 15 below, that do not comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health Guidance for Private Gatherings found at https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ CDPH-Guidance-for-thePrevention-of-COVID-19-Transmission-for-Gatherings-10-09. aspx, are prohibited. 3. SCHOOLS a. All public, charter, and private schools may hold classes and other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School - Based Programs, and as may be updated or superseded by further State guidance. Institutions of higher education may hold classes or other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID – 19 Industry Guidance: Institutions of Higher Education and as may be u dated or superseded by further State guidance. A written, worksite-specific COVID-19 prevention plan as stated in their applicable state guidance may be used by schools and institutions of higher education in lieu of a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol or Safe Reopening Plan. b. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, shall report the following to the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) on or before the second and fourth Monday of each month, in a format designated by SDCOE: i. Number of students participating in full-time in-person learning, by school site and school district, if applicable. ii. Number of students participating in hybrid learning (a mix of in-person and distance learning) by school site and school district, if applicable. iii. Number of students participating in distance learning by school site and school district, if applicable.

iv. Number of school employees who work onsite at a school, by school site and school district, if applicable. v. The name, email, mailing address, and phone number of the person responsible for responding to complaints regarding COVID-19 prevention, by school site and school district, if applicable. SDCOE shall report this information to the County of San Diego by the end of business on the following day (Tuesday) and shall post this information on its publicly facing website. c. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, as required in the most recent COVID -19 Industry Guidance: Schools and SchoolBased Programs, shall notify local health officials immediately of any positive case of COVID-19, and exposed staff and families, as relevant, while maintaining confidentiality as required by state and federal laws. 4. Child daycare and child care providers shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in State COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Programs and Providers and shall prepare and post a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11c, below. 5. “Non-essential personnel,” as defined in section 15b below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff. 6. Hospitals and healthcare providers, including dentists shall: a. Take measures to preserve and prioritize resources; and, b. May authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance. c. Nothing in this Order shall prevent physicians and other healthcare providers from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable State guidance. d. Nothing in this Order shall prevent dentists or dental hygienists from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable

State guidance. 7. Hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmacies, commercial testing laboratories, and any other setting conducting testing shall report all positive and non-positive (i.e., negative, indeterminate, and specimen unsatisfactory) test results from nucleic acid amplification tests, antibody tests, and antigen diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 to the Public Health Officer immediately after such results are received. 8. Face coverings shall be worn as described and required in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on June 18, 2020, (available at: https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/ Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020.pdf). 9. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or reopened business in section 10 and 11 below are referred to in this Order as “non-essential businesses” and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses and reopened businesses must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public. 10. ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES a. “Essential business” is any business or activity (or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” set forth in: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/ ‌Essential‌CriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf) as that list may be updated from time-totime, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California. b. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” on the form available at: https:// www.sandiegocounty‌.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/ phs/Epidemiology/c ovid19/ SOCIAL_DISTANCING_ AND_SANITATION_PROTOCOL_04022020_V1.pdf ), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at

the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must describe all measures required in section c below. Any business that fails to prepare and successfully implement a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol shall immediately close. c. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of essential business, every essential business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol (prepared pursuant to section b, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol. 11. REOPENED BUSINESSES a. “Reopened business” is a business that is not an essential business as defined in section 10a above, and has reopened in conformance with the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe (available at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx Statewide Public Health Officer Order, issued by the California Department of Health Services on August 28, 2020, all portions of which are operative in San Diego County effective immediately, and available at { https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/8-28-20_ Order-Plan-Reducing-COVID19-Adjusting-Permitted-Sectors-Signed.pdf}. A reopened business may open when the Public Health Officer has posted an acknowledgement of the reopened status on the County of San Diego Coronavirus website and the business has complied with the requirements of this Order. b. The State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy establishes a four tier system for reopening business sectors. Those business sectors listed in the “Substantial/Tier2” column of the Activities and Business Tiers chart are allowed to reopen under the conditions set forth in the chart. i. Every business in the following sectors listed in the Activities and Business Tiers shall require all customers who receive services indoors or use indoor facilities to sign in with their

name and telephone number: • Hair Salons & Barbershops • Personal Care Services • Gyms & Fitness Centers • Restaurants, Wineries, Bars, Breweries, and Distilleries (where meal is provided) as required in section g below. c. All reopened businesses, with the exception of restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at:https://www. sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/ Epidemiology/covid19/Community_Sector_Support/BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. Restaurants bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol” on the form found at https://www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/ food/pdf/covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf for each restaurant in the county. d. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All reopened businesses shall implement the Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must describe all measures required in section e, below. Any business that fails to prepare and comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol shall immediately close. e. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of reopened business, every reopened business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol (prepared pursuant to section c, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

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VEMBER 3, 2020) f. All restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. every day. Guests already in the facility at 10:00 p.m. may remain in the facility until 11:00 p.m. Only staff needed to close, open or clean shall be in the facility between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. g. All restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which are allowed to provide indoor service pursuant to the State of California Dine-in Restaurant Guidance shall comply with the following additional requirements applicable only to persons dining indoors: i. Limiting persons sitting at a table to members of the same household is strongly encouraged. ii. The restaurant shall obtain the name of each guest seated at a table and the telephone number of at least one guest and shall maintain the list of names and telephone numbers for three weeks. iii. Guests will be required to wear face coverings at all times while in the facility, including when seated at a table before the meal is served and after the meal is finished. 12. Each essential business and reopened business shall take all of the following actions if an employer becomes aware that an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19: a. Promptly notify the County Department of Public Health that there is an employee that is laboratory-confirmed diagnosed with COVID-19, together with the name, date of birth, and contact information of the employee. b. Cooperate with the County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 response team to identify and provide contact information for any persons exposed by the employee at the workplace. c. Provide notice of the exposure to any employees, and contractors (who regularly work at the workplace), who may have been exposed to COVID-19, as stated in the State’s COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, available at {https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf}. 13. Outdoor Recreation a. Each public park and recreation area or facility, shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Campgrounds, RV Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The operator of the park shall prepare a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above, indicating how the park or recreation facility will implement the required measures. Any park or recreation area/facility at which the

Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented may be required to close. b. Outdoor recreation instruction and day camps that comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps, may be conducted in park and recreation areas/facilities. c. Recreational boating may occur in compliance with applicable State guidance: https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf. d. Outdoor playgrounds may operate in compliance with the State guidance Outdoor Playgrounds and other Outdoor Recreational Facilities, available at: {https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/Outdoor%20Playgrounds%20and%20other%20 Outdoor%20Recreational%20 Facilities.aspx}. 14. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/ health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed. 15. For purposes of this Order: a. “Gathering” is any event or convening that brings together more than one person in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time. A gathering does not include: i. A gathering consisting only of members of a single family or household. ii. Operations at airports, public transportation or other spaces where persons in transit are able to practice social distancing. Operations at essential busiiii. nesses as defined in section 10a above and reopened businesses as defined in 11a above and where the other requirements set forth in this Order are followed. iv. A religious service or cultural ceremony including a wedding ceremony which is allowed provided the State Guidance on Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies is followed. However a wedding reception is a gathering and is not allowed. v. Outdoor protests in which participants maintain social

distancing and wear face coverings at all times. b. “Non-essential personnel” are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Non-essential personnel do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties. Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility’s director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. c. “Social distancing” is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except for household members, first responders and medical providers or employees conducting temperature screenings. 16. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as “novel coronavirus.” 17. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of the public from avoidable risk of serious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19. Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public—such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions—at significant risk. 18. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives. 19. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued

by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on April 1, 2020; j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap;” the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe; and, the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020. 20. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices. 21. This Order is issued to provide additional opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of these opportunities for recreational activities. And providing additional protections for employees of essential businesses or reopened business and their customers/clients. 22. This Order is issued to protect the public health as businesses are allowed to reopen by requiring businesses to implement procedures necessary to ensure their employees and customers comply with social distancing, sanitation and screening practices. 23. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public

Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world. 24. The statement of facts and circumstances set forth as justification for each Guidance issued by the California Department of Health Services that is referenced in this Order are hereby accepted and incorporated by reference into this Order. 25. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity’s jurisdiction where gatherings may occur. 26. Violation of this Order is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code section 120295.) 27. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029. 28. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated October 9, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: November 2, 2020 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property. Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (Government Code section 8665.) Date: November 2, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

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The Community on Election Day

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The community came out to cast their votes and celebrate their constitutional right on Election Day at polling locations throughout the city. They made their voices heard!

San Diego and Imperial Counties Election Support and Protection Collaborative. Hoover High School

Hoover High School

Mountain View Beckwourth Library (ECC)

Southcrest Recreation Center

“I voted for this guy,” said a proud first time Encanto voter as he cradled his infant son in his arms. Encanto Park Recreation Center

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

DEMOCRACY TAKES A BEATING IN ELECTIONS ACROSS THE Photo of Ivory Coast protest

AFRICAN CONTINENT

Global Information Network Foul play may have been the winner in recent national elections in Tanzania, where the ruling party swept up an overwhelming majority of parliamentary seats and the leaders of both top opposition parties lost theirs. Citing “seditious language”, the election commission suspended the campaign of opposition challenger Tundu Lissu. Heavily armed police blocked his entire convoy for hours as he headed to launch new offices earlier this month. In similar fashion, opposition candidate Seif Sharif Hamad was arrested on

Oct. 29, soon after holding a press conference in Zanzibar. Zitto Kabwe, a leader of Hamad’s ACT-Wazalendo party, complained on Twitter: “Police have arrested the whole ACT leadership and one of the leaders was beaten to near death. We are not sure if he is still alive and he is in custody.” With almost all votes counted, President John Magufuli of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party is claiming victory with 12.5 million out of 15 million votes cast while candidate Lissu of the Chadema party chalked up only 1.9 million.

“We’re calling for fresh elections and the disbandment of the electoral commissions that participated in the fraudulent elections”, Lissu told the Financial Times. Tanzania Elections Watch, a regional whistleblower, called the election “the most significant backsliding in Tanzania’s democratic credentials.” Tanzanian lawyer and Magufuli critic Fatma Karume tweeted that Thursday was the president’s birthday. “He is going to get the present he has always wanted: No opposition in #Tanzania,” she said. In another heavily contested elec-

tion, Guinea’s electoral commission declared incumbent President Alpha Conde the winner of last week’s presidential election with 59 percent of the vote. Restrictions on internet and phone usage had sparked violence that led to the deaths of nearly two dozen people. In Guinea’s neighbor to the south, President Alassane Ouattara has claimed victory despite weeks of street clashes over the president’s bid for a third term. Ouattara won all 20 of the districts announced by the electoral commission with results from the other 88 districts

expected shortly. C hr istopher Fomu nyoh , a Cameroonian scholar with the Washington-b as e d Nat iona l Democratic Institute, opined grimly: “Democratic trends have reversed and there are now fewer democracies in Africa than 20 years ago… Many countries in Africa are falling short in their efforts to consolidate constitutional rule as to presidential term limits, laws on elections, civic space and political party activity.”

U.S. UPSETS ELECTION OF AFRICAN

CANDIDATE FOR TOP WORLD TRADE POST Global Information Network Backed by an overwhelming number of World Trade Organization delegates, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was on a fast track to become the head of the global trade group. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was set to become the first woman and first African to lead the global trade watchdog. A selection panel of WTO trade ministers found she had far more support than a South Korean rival and it was expected that the Asian candidate would be withdrawn because the African candidate would be most likely to attract consensus among the members. But the historic appointment hit a stumbling block with last-minute opposition from the Trump

administration and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer who threw their support to Yoo Myung-hee, the current Minister for Trade of South Korea, calling her a “bona-fide trade expert”, and suggesting that Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was unqualified for the job. “The WTO is badly in need of major reform. It must be led by someone with real, hands-on experience in the field,” the U.S. office said. Molly Toomey, a spokeswoman for Okonjo-Iweala, rejected the comments, saying “WTO members wouldn’t have selected a Director General who is missing any skills or qualifications.”

A Nigerian-born economist and international development expert, Okonjo-Iweala sits on the Boards of Standard Chartered Bank, Twitter, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), and has held several key positions at the World Bank. She says the WTO should play a role in helping poorer countries access COVID-19 drugs and vaccines. President Trump has shown animus to numerous world bodies and agreements, withdrawing from the World Health Organization, the Paris Agreement on climate change, the nonbinding Global Compact on Migration, the U.N. Human Rights Council, UNESCO, the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, the Transatlantic Trade and

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Investment Partnership, NAFTA, and the Iran nuclear deal, among others. Trump has described the WTO as “horrible”, biased towards China and threatened to withdraw. Last month, the trade body found the U.S. had breached global trading rules by imposing multi-billion dollar tariffs in Trump’s trade war with China. “We’ll have to do something about the WTO because they let China get away with murder,” Trump grumbled after the ruling. The U.S. has paralyzed the WTO’s

appellate body by blocking appointments to the seven-person panel for more than two years. A global court for trade, it has been unable to issue judgments on new cases since December 2019 because there aren’t enough active members. Yoo presents herself as a “bridge” candidate, aiming to overcome the divide between the United States and China, however she is reported to be having problems solidifying support from some major Asian members – including China and Japan. The deadline for the appointment is Nov. 7.

SUDANESE REFUGEES FACE UNCERTAINTY IN ISRAEL IF

BILATERAL TIES ARE RESUMED Global Information Network

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Sudanese refugees who live in Israel are wondering what their future holds if ties are normalized between the two countries as predicted and the Israeli government launches deportation proceedings against them. There are around 6,500 Sudanese nationals in Israel, representing 20 percent of all the asylum seekers in

the country. Of these, 4,500 have submitted requests for political asylum and have been awaiting a decision for many years. Some 1,600 of the Sudanese have been recognized as coming from Darfur, and another 300 as originating from the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile regions, also known regions of conflict. There are

many others who originate from these areas but they aren’t recognized as such because they have never been called in for interviews to determine their place of original residence. “I have a lot of family in Darfur,” said Faisal Sadiq Adam, a car mechanic who’s lived in Israel for 12 years. “People (in Darfur) are being killed and wounded… You can’t say it’s not dangerous there, there’s still murder every day. My grandfather and five uncles were killed; my mother told me when I was 16 to flee so at least I’d be saved. Israelis don’t listen to our stories, but we

were fleeing from real danger.”

build will be destroyed.”

“We are living here without residential status, which means they can undermine in one blow all our security in life and everything we’re trying to build,” said Adam, another refugee from Sudan who has three children and has been living in Tel Aviv since 2012.

Sudanese nationals are not currently being repatriated to their native land, but not because Israel recognizes Sudan as a country in crisis but because of the lack of diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Republic of Sudan.

“Think of yourselves, you live in a certain city, your kids are in school, you have work, but you always have the fear that one day some politician will want to get more votes at your expense and will send you and your children to a dangerous country and everything you try to

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Israel stressed to the newspaper Haaretz that even if there’s a change in the relations between the two countries, it would not allow forced deportations to Sudan, but only voluntary return.

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HEALTHY LIVING

Seventh grader becomes health advocate, raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network By Yulani Semien The Drum Youth Reporter

riencing stomach pains and bloody stools. His health worsened, activating symptoms and leading to medication, hospitalization, anxiety, and more pain. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a condition that causes inflammation in the intestines.

Ever y year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals chose a champion to serve as the ambassador for their local hospital. For Baton Rouge, that champion is Chad Barnes Jr, the 2020-2021 CMN Ambassador for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. He is the spokesperson for the children’s hospital and helps host events and raise money for kids who live with illnesses. The seventh grader appears on OLOL commercials, posters, and websites. He has

Miles for Miracles 5k featured, “Charging Up with Chad,” and a chance for Chad Barnes Jr. to ride in a Tesla.

participated in the hospital’s media-thons, events, fundraisers, and the grand opening for the new children’s hospital on Essen Lane.

“I think my favorite part in what I do is letting kids know that they aren’t alone,” Barnes said. In June 2017, he began expe-

It is an invisible illness and rarely does Barnes look as bad as he may feel. At times, this could make it difficult for his parents, Donna and Chad Sr., to care for him. “I was experiencing appetite loss, nausea, stomach aches, and pain. Ultimately it was traumatic. I was admitted into the hospital for about two weeks which was horri-

ble not being able to do the things I’ve done before. I was originally put on 10 plus medications in the beginning,” he said. Even while living with this disease, the gifted and talented student enjoys playing the trumpet, bullet journaling, writing calligraphy, and drawing. He says he wants to attend Stanford University and become a lawyer or social justice activist. He manages an Instagram page--@IBD.Teens--that helps inspire other kids with similar digestive diseases. The page helps young patients stay safe, find comfort, have fun, be positive, and help find natural reme-

dies to help soothe inflammation. Earlier this October, the Dance Marathon at LSU hosted its annual Miles for Miracles Walk featuring Barnes and his fascination with the Tesla Company. The 5k walk was dubbed "Charging with Chad," and he was granted a ride through Baton Rouge in a tesla. Even before becoming an ambassador, Barnes has been friendly and supportive of others. He invites teens and children to tour the new kid-friendly facility. “It’s a better place now that we have our own hospital designed just for us,” he said.

Five Reasons We Must Increase Diversity in Medical Research For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the devastating impact health inequities have on people of color; especially members of the Black and Hispanic/Latino communities. Mentions of medical studies are at an all-time high, given the focus on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine; but it’s important to understand that research has existed since the advent of modern-day medicine. It is through research that we learn if a treatment is safe and works as it is supposed to. Participation in medical research is particularly important if you are from a racially and/or ethnically diverse background because these groups have been historically underrepresented. Here are five reasons why this

matters and what you can do for yourself and others.

Shifts in Population. According to U.S. Census data, Black/African Americans represent 13% and Hispanics/Latinos make up 18% of the U.S. population. However, from a clinical research perspective, the U.S. Food and Drug Administ rat ion (FDA) reports that Blacks only represent 5-7% and Hispanic/ Latinos 1-6% of the volunteers in medical research. Caucasians account for 67% of the population, but 83% of research participants.

Treatments proven to work for ever yone. Medical research, and the people who volunteer for it, are essential to the development of ways to fight illnesses. Research has shown that certain populations can

be at higher risk for different diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. That’s why it’s important for studies to include diverse volunteers who represent the population most likely to be treated with the medicines or devices being studied.

Equal access to care. Everyone deserves quality healthcare but, unfortunately, not everyone has equal access to it. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, members of the Black/ African American community are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than Caucasians. Additionally, The Center for American Progress reports that one in five Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. don’t seek medical care due to language barriers.

Knowledge is p o w e r. Research shows that by putting your health first, you may fare better. As you learn more about your health risks, it’s important to consider learning about mediPhoto by FatCamera / Getty Images cal research that may benefit you. rienced by women and peoBy volunteering, you might ple of color. That does not gain access to cutting-edge happen in today’s research treatments and ensure your as it is closely monitored to condition will be closely ensure protection of all volmonitored. Talk to your docunteers. When volunteering tor about the studies underfor a study, you will be given way and search for clinical information explaining what trials by visiting www.cliniwill take place and before caltrials.gov. anything happens, you must give your approval to parSafety for all study volticipate. If at any time you’re unteers. It’s understood not comfortable, you have a that there’s a level of mistrust voice to express your conin medical research based cerns with your physician. off historical abuses expe-

One initiative working to improve inequities is the Boston Scientific Close the Gap program, which aims to help all patients understand their medical condition and different therapies available to help them live better lives. This includes broadening clinical trial participation. More information can be found at knowyourhealth.com. StatePoint

EDUCATION 4,303 San Diego County Students Provided Internet Connectivity Voice & Viewpoint Newswire On Thursday, October 29, San Diego officials announced they will fund internet access for nearly 4,303 students and families to aid with distanced learning, reaching 19 different school districts and charter schools. By providing satellite and cable internet, as well as hotspots, County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher aims to bridge the digital divide that seems to be growing larger during COVID-19 times. The funding recipients are: • All Tribes American Indian Charter • Borrego Springs Unified School District • Darnall Charter • Epiphany Prep Charter

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so during a pandemic and I didn’t want that to get lost.”

Schools were selected based on perceived need, such as students in foster care, facing homelessness, living with disabilities, or being in rural areas.

Though the COVID-19 Community Response Fund has contributed nearly $3 million toward closing the digital divide in San Diego since March, the San Diego County Office of Education still estimates nearly 45,000 children in San Diego county with little or no access to the internet.

“We talk about our teens as digital natives, but that does not always extend to the tools necessary to be successful in an academic environment. One of the struggles spotlighted during COVID-19 has been student access to reliable internet connectivity for distance learning,” said Supervisor Fletcher, co-chair of the County’s COVID-19 Subcommittee. “Educating our youth is essential, even more

“The pandemic did not cause the digital divide. It exacerbated it," said San Diego County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Gothold. "Even with school re-openings, the vast majority of students are participating in a hybrid environment that

requires both in person and on-line learning.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, The Foundation pledged $1 million for future aid against the digital divide in San Diego. “While there has been an overwhelming amount of generosity during this pandemic, the needs of our local families and students

continue to grow,” shared Pamela Gray Payton, Chief Impact and Partnership Officer at The San Diego Foundation. “COVID-19 has placed significant burdens on our youngest generation but thanks to the leadership demonstrated with this initiative, we will be able to bridge the digital divide in San Diego County so that every child has a bright future.”

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Students to Pursue Foreign Affairs Careers Voice & Viewpoint Newswire On October 21, the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) held its virtual forum, “Globally Black: Increasing Diversity in Foreign Affairs Careers,” aimed at increasing African American interest in and pursuit of foreign affairs careers. The forum, which was simulcast on Facebook Live, brought together 150 current students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country who expressed interest in foreign affairs study and work.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION ROBERTS: continued from page 6 Baseball teams, including Dusty Baker, who came out of retirement this year to manage the Houston Astros to the American League Championship Series. Roberts’ success is already legendary. Since he took over the Dodgers in 2016, he’s guided the team to three National League Championships. Now, he’s delivered the ultimate prize, defeating the relentless and talented Rays in just six games. Roberts has compiled an impressive 436-273 won-loss record for a Hall-of-Fame like .615 winning percentage. “No manager bats 1.000, as it were, and Roberts has made plenty of decisions this series and in the playoffs that have backfired or looked bad from the start,” Jon Tayler of Fangraphs wrote. “Yet it’s worth noting that, aside from [Ray’s pitcher] Blake Snell’s excellent Game

2 [and Game 6] start and the back half of Game 4 culminating in the Yakety Sax routine, that was the final play, the Dodgers have been firmly in control of this Fall Classic,” Tayler noted.

Eight in 10 business owners reported that they have made adaptations in response to COVID-19, including safety changes in the form of new procedures or physical modifications, while others have adopted work-from-home policies.

“It means a lot for me personally, of course,” Roberts exclaimed as his players doused him and each other with champagne. “But for the Dodgers organization, the franchise where they’ve always been forward-thinking and groundbreaking as far as race and color barriers,” Roberts continued. “So for the Dodgers and for me to be the manager of this ballclub to bring a championship back to Los Angeles, I think it’s well beyond bigger than me.”

the Middle East, promoting diplomacy and democracy through mutual respect and dialogue as an international election monitor.

Griddine-Jones formally served as the first AfricanAmerican woman to serve as a senior advisor to the president of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA, traveling extensively throughout Europe, Central Asia, and

The CBCI’s Globally Black forum brought together the U.S. and international leaders in foreign affairs, including Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), U.S. House Representative to the 75th U.N. General Assembly. For additional information about the CBCI, including upcom-

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Despite these positive signs of transformation and resilience, the drop in business activity over recent months forced many to take drastic measures through workforce reductions; nearly four in 10 businesses have cut workers since the start of the pandemic,

although for 87 percent of those, the decrease is considered temporary or a furlough. In fact, 58 percent of the businesses who had temporary layoffs or furloughs have already begun rehiring.

worst may be over and economic activity is on the rebound, the “new normal” doesn’t mean a return to robust job and business growth that existed early in 2020.

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“It all came together as he planned, as all of his moves worked.” After a COVID-shortened but challenging 60-game regular season and an extra playoff round that culminated into a world championship, Roberts said he’ll let it all sink in.

“It was of personal importance to me to have this forum to encourage HBCU students and particularly black women to boldly seek out opportunities in spaces where few people look like us. The challenges facing the African diaspora require advocates and professionals with black and brown faces who are skilled and trained to work in every corner of the world,” said Vanessa Griddine-Jones, Executive Director of the CBCI.

Small Businesses Remain Resilient Amid Pandemic Amid the historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations, including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8.

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NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00029656CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Rashanda Rochelle Wilkinson on behalf of a minor To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Rashanda Rochelle Wilkinson on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ja'Lyn Claudette Nadia Wilkinson PROPOSED NAME: Ja'Lyn Claudette Nadia Green 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: December 02, 2020

(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 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. 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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00037315CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Amanda Nicholle Vaughn To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Amanda Nicholle Vaughn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Amanda Nicholle Vaughn PROPOSED NAME: Amanda Nicholle Fowler 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 03, 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 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. 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 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway Rm #225 San Diego, Ca 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00038303CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tasha Whitley and Jayon Whitley and Jazlyn Whitley To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Tasha Whitley and Jayon Whitley on behalf of Jazlyn Whitley, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name

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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.

PRESENT NAME: Chaebin Cindy Ham

PROPOSED NAME: Mia Marie Yvette Mendoza

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 09, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 18, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE

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 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.

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 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00035228CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jang Sik Ham

To All Interested Persons:

PRESENT NAME: Jazlyn Nicole Whitley PROPOSED NAME: Jazzlyn Nicole Whitley 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: December 07, 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). 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. 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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00033571CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Steven Michael Barnett To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Steven Michael Barnett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

Petitioner Jang Sik Ham and Eunhee Ham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Chaewon Ham PROPOSED NAME: Amy Chaewon Ham AND

PRESENT NAME: Steven Michael Barnett

PRESENT NAME: Wooseong Ryan Ham

PROPOSED NAME: Steven James Wilder

PROPOSED NAME: Ryan Wooseong Ham

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this

Petitioner Chaebin Cindy Ham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Mia Marie Yvette filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

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PRESENT NAME: Mia Marie Yvette

Request for Proposals Request for Proposals (RFP) On-Call Actuarial Consulting Services The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for professional services to conduct On-Call Actuarial Consulting Services (“Project”). The purpose of this project is to provide professional consulting services on an on-call, as-needed basis, and provide technical assistance and support to Human Resources and Finance staff with various projects related to the agency’s pension and/or health benefit programs. The selected consultant will be required to meet the requirements of ongoing participation in the CalPERS CERBT Fund as described in the GASB Statements 57, 74, and 75 and other documents which govern the CERBT Fund. A copy of the RFP (SOL653302) can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts or by contacting Paige Flynn at SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 595-5670, or by emailing paige.flynn@sandag.org. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on November 13, 2020.

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PROPOSED NAME: Cindy Chaebin Ham

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this THE COURT ORDERS that court at the hearing indicated all persons interested in this below to show cause, if any, matter appear before this why the petition for change of court at the hearing indicated name should not be granted. below to show cause, if any, Any person objecting to the why the petition for change of name changes described above name should not be granted. must file a written objection Any person objecting to the that includes the reasons for name changes described the objection at least two above must file a written court days before the matter is objection that includes the scheduled to be heard and must reasons for the objection at appear at the hearing to show least two court days before cause why the petition should the matter is scheduled to not be granted. If no written be heard and must appear at objection is timely filed, the the hearing to show cause court may grant the petition why the petition should not without a hearing. be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the NOTICE OF HEARING court may grant the petition Date: November 17, 2020 without a hearing. Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NOTICE OF HEARING NO HEARING WILL Date: November 19, 2020 OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (Due to the Covid-19 NO HEARING WILL pandemic, which poses OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court (Due to the Covid-19 personnel and the public, Pandemic, and the Court rendering presence in, or not conducting in-person access to, the court's facilities hearings, the following unsafe, and pursuant to the Order is Made: emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State NO HEARING WILL of California and General OCCUR ON THE DATE Orders of the Presiding SPECIFIED IN THE Department of ORDER TO SHOW the San Diego Superior CAUSE. Court, the following Order is Made: The Court will review the documents filed as of the NO HEARING WILL date specified on the Order to OCCUR ON THE DATE Show Cause. SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. If all requirements for a name change have been met The court will review the as of the date specified, and documents filed as of the date no timely written objection specified on the Order to Show has been received (required Cause for Change of Name (JC at least two court days Form #NC-120). before the date specified), the Petition will be granted If all requirements for a without a hearing. One name change have been met certified copy of the Order as of the date specified, and Granting the Petition will be no timely written objection mailed to you. has been received (required at least two court days before If all the requirements have the date specified), the not been met as of the date Petition for Change of Name specified, the Court will mail (JC Form #NC-100) will be you a written order with granted without a hearing. One further directions. certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be If a timely objection is filed, mailed to the petitioner. the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by If all the requirements have mail with further directions. not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail IF YOU ARE A the petitioner a written order RESPONDENT with further directions. OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, YOU If a timely objection is filed, MUST FILE A WRITTEN the court will set a remote OBJECTION AT LEAST hearing date and contact the TWO COURT DAYS parties by mail with further (excluding weekends and directions. holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do A RESPONDANT Not Come to Court on the OBJECTING TO THE Specified Date, you will NAME CHANGE MUST be notified by mail by the FILE A WRITTEN Court of a future hearing OBJECTION AT LEAST date. TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and Any Petition for the Name holidays) BEFORE THE Change of a minor, that is DATE SPECIFIED. Do signed by only one parent, not come to court on the must have this Attachement specified date. The court will served along with the notify the parties by mail of a Petition and Order to Show future remote hearing date. Cause on the other, nonsigning parent, and proof Any Petition for the name of service must be filed with change of a minor that is the Court. signed by only one parent must have this Attachement IT IS SO ORDERED.) served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on The address of the court is: the other non-signing parent, 330 West Broadway and proof San Diego, CA 92101 of service must be filed with 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 the court.) -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF The address of the court is: CALIFORNIA 330 Broadway County of San Diego San Diego, CA 92101 330 Broadway 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 San Diego, Ca 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice The San Diego 37-2020-00034704Voice & Viewpoint CU-PT-CTL Asks that everyone... Petitioner or Attorney: Mia Marie Yvette

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1968 RECORDBREAKING NUMBER OF BLACK CITIZENS ELECTED TO CONGRESS Due to the 1968 elections (announced November 5th), African-American membership in the Congress reached 11, ten in the House and one in the Senate, during the 91st Congress (1969-1970). This set a record (at the time) for most African-American members of Congress. The prior record of eight (seven Reps and one Senator) had been set by the 44th Congress (1875-1877). Since the 1968 election, Black representation in Congress has generally increased. However, the Senate record stands at only 3 (out of 100) Black members at one time, a record not reached until the 113th Congress (2013-2014).

1968 FIRST BLACK WOMAN ELECTED TO CONGRESS Shirley Chisholm’s win on the election night of 1968 still resonates today. She became the first black woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and Congress generally. She is often cited as the inspiration for women running for public office. Chisholm was a New York State assemblywoman and former educator running in her hometown, Brooklyn. She defeated Freedom Rider James Farmer, who lived in Manhattan and seemed out of touch with the constituency. Using both Spanish and English in an area that was primarily African-American and Puerto Rican, Chisholm took to the streets, riding on a truck with a loudspeaker, and stopping at intervals to make speeches and drum up support. She identified herself as “Fighting Shirley Chisholm”. When the final votes were tallied, Chisholm won by a more than 2-to-1 margin. Unfortunately, the media wasn’t paying attention, focused instead on Nixon’s presidential campaign and win. Chisholm’s groundbreaking win was a footnote in the news, and it took months for the media to catch up to the new reality. Across seven terms (14 years) in office, Chisholm co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus, fought for Head Start, advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment, and supported 1972’s Title IX amendment to end discrimination against women in federally funded education and sports programs. She also insisted she be put into positions relevant to the needs of her constituents. When assigned to the House’s Agriculture Committee, she is claimed to have said, “Apparently all they know in Washington about Brooklyn was a tree grew there.” Her persistence earned her places on both the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Education and Labor Committee. In 1972,Chisholm made history again. Stepping up to compete for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, she proved both women and people of color should and could be taken seriously for high office. Chisholm wrapped up her acceptance remarks in 1968, by stating “To Black and White Americans, although I’m making history this evening, I love to believe that my victory tonight is a symbol of hope for many of us who never dreamt or never believed that we would have had the opportunity to move out [into politics].”

2010 MEHSERLE RULING RENEWS OAKLAND PROTESTS On January 1, 2009, Transit Policeman Johannes Mehserle s h ot 2 2 - ye arold Oscar Grant III. Grant was cuffed and lying face-down on the platform, one of several detainees. Mehserle was one of several officers who responded to calls about a fight at the Fruitvale Station. Transit Officer Anthony Pirone kneed Grant in the head, forcing the unarmed Grant to lie face down on the platform. Pirone held Grant in a prone position while Mehserle shot Grant in the back. Grant was pronounced dead later that day. The event was captured on multiple official and private digital video, as well as by numerous cell phones. The videos were posted on YouTube, where they went viral, as well as sent directly to various media outlets. Both peaceful and violent protests took place in the following days. A week after the shooting, Mehserle was charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty, claiming to have accidentally fired his gun instead of his taser. While Mehserle was originally scheduled to be sentenced on August 6, 2010, it was rescheduled for November 5th at the defense’s request. Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years. The judge overturned the gun enhancement, which would have added an additional 3 to 10 years to the sentence. Due to California’s overcrowded prison system, Mehserle also received double credit for time served, reducing his term by 292 days. Angered by the throw-away sentence, community members launched more protests following the sentencing. Protests continued into 2011, when Mehserle was released from prison. In 2012, Mehserle appealed his conviction in hopes of returning to police work. The California Supreme Court unanimously denied review. In response to repeated requests from the family, the District Attorney agreed to reopen the case for further review and possible convictions in October 2020.

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BIG TOBACCO’S RACIST USE OF THE M WORD

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Menthol cigarettes are the tobacco industry’s racist weapon of choice in Black communities. Big Tobacco has flooded communities of color with menthol and even floated rumors that it somehow makes cigarettes less deadly. This manipulation caused massive death.

So enough with the death of our people. Death to the racist ways of the tobacco industry. Death to the lies and deceit that they’ve spread. And finally, death to the use of the M-word.