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MAYOR GLORIA’S

EMPOWERMENT PLAN for San Diego’s Black Community By John E. Warren Publisher

Mayor Todd Gloria has gone where no other Mayor before him, seriously, has gone in terms of addressing the issue of race and equity in the City of San Diego. He made a commitment to create a more equitable and inclusive city by addressing what he calls “systemic injustices experienced by many San Diegans.” San Diego’s Black community has become the spearhead of this effort. One of his major steps in this direction has been the creation of his Black Advisory Group, drawn from a cross section of the city’s Black community. At his Monday press conference announcing his Empowerment Plan, the Mayor made the following statement:

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With the help of my Black Advisory Group and community members, we have developed a framework to tackle some of our Black community’s most pressing issues. This plan will create opportunities for the Black community to thrive today and for generations to come.”

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Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent

For his first three federal Court of Appeals nominations, President Biden named three Black women— Tiffany Cunningham, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi.

Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court of Appeals. See NOMINATES page 2

Ex-Loves, Lies and Video Game Addictions:

Pandemic Secrets By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Reunions indeed count among the biggest pandemic secrets. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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Steve Marrow, who founded the kayak website called Paddle About, knew that during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to a party was out of the question

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Image of the Bruce’s Beach Park deed of trust. The park was the first West Coast seaside resort for Black beachgoers and a residential enclave, courtesy of Jonathan Burgess.

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

The disturbing story of Los Angeles County’s Bruce’s Beach Park -- location of the first West Coast seaside resort for Black beachgoers and a residential enclave for a few African American families – has been making headlines around the country. One hundred years ago, Manhattan Beach city officials seized the Bruce’s beachfront property from an African American couple, Charles and Willa Bruce, citing an “urgent need” to build a city park. But the area was not developed for recreational use after it was forcefully taken from the Black owners. In addition to the Bruce’s land, the city grabbed about two dozen other properties from African American families along the city’s Pacific shore using eminent domain laws.

“I was leery of going, but we were in serious need of socialization,” Marrow explained. “Until that point, we hadn’t really done anything with friends. So, we went to

“This was a strategy and a tactic used everywhere – here in California. That’s why we get so much resistance when we fight it,” said Sacramento resident Jonathan Burgess, referring to Bruce’s beach and other properties he said were forcefully and illegally taken away from Black Californians in the past. Burgess’s family is engaged in a

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1619’s Nikole Hannah-Jones Keynotes SDSU Symposium Pulitzer winning 1619 Project creator and local Education leaders discussed anti-blackness, racial inequality and more By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Black Resource Center at San Diego State University hosted the inaugural Black Research Symposium. The Black Lives and Minds SympoGuest speaker, sium titled "When They Nikole Hannah-Jones See Us" was designed to Photos by Vayunamu highlight both the imporBawa via Zoom tance of research and the various facets of the Black community. It involved research paper presentations, workshops, and panel discussions around the Black experience. The all-day event started off strong with poetry from San Diego poet Rudy Francisco. Workshops covered topics including grassroots organizing, the impacts of COVID-19, and mentorship programs, Black student experiences at predominantly white institutions, Black male mental health, and the role of Black women in faith communities. Pulitzer Prize winner, journalist and creator of the 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones was the guest speaker. Hannah-Jones delivered a less-traditional keynote speech by opening up a conversation with the attendees. See 1619 page 9

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fight of their own to reclaim property in Northern California’s Gold Country that he says authorities stole from his ancestors. Gold country is a mineral-rich area along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada that was a popular destination during California’s 19th century Gold Rush. “The timing couldn’t be better because of what’s happening in Manhattan Beach. First, you have to reconcile the wrongs before you talk about reparations. That’s how you repair everything that happened afterward. You have to ask and wonder why there’s not massive wealth passed down from California’s early African American pioneers,” Burgess continued. Like Burgess, descendants of other Californians whose ancestors’ properties were unlawfully seized or stolen, are beginning to speak up. They are demanding restitution for their losses. With the backing of some lawmakers, advocates and historians, these incidents involving direct land theft, intimidation, coercion, and more, will likely become cases to investigate as California begins to wrestle with its history of slavery and discrimination and how those forces have impacted African Americans throughout the history of the state – and still contribute to racial inequity today. Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 3121 into law. Former Assemblymember and current California Secretary of State Shirley Weber authored the landmark law which mandates the creation of a committee to study Californians involvement in slavery and discrimination and make recommendations for how African Americans can

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the party, had a great time, and came home,” he remarked. Afterward, Marrow offered some regret. “If one of us had been sick, yes, for sure, I would have had regrets, but fortunately, we didn’t hear of anyone who got sick or had symptoms,” he said. Marrow is one of the thousands – perhaps millions – who have not only found the pandemic as tough a challenge to navigate as any, but his story — and need for socialization rationale — is among the litany of “secrets” Americans have kept to themselves during the first year of COVID-19. Yurii Brown said he was forced to swallow some pride when he accepted a private loan from his father-in-law as a last resort to keep his business afloat. Brown, the founder of Coffee Geek Lab, noted that he is on good terms with his in-laws, but he kept a promise he made at the altar. “I said I would do my best, use all of my resources, and do all the things that I can do on my own to give my wife a steady life,” Brown uttered.

be compensated for injustices sanctioned or committed by government. On April 9, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced that the county will return a plot of Manhattan Beach land to the family of the Black couple who purchased Bruce’s Beach in 1912 for $1,225. But last week the City Council of Manhattan Beach, a mostly-White city in southern Los Angeles County, voted to issue a statement of acknowledgement and condemnation,” stopping short of voting to apologize to the Bruce’s descendants. There is also support in the California Legislature. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has announced new legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 796. It would exempt the Bruce’s Beach property from state zoning and development restrictions and enable the county to return the site to its rightful owners. The legislation is co-authored by Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance). After the Bruces bought the ocean-view parcel of land, which was considered a remote area at the time, they began operating Bruce’s Lodge and managed to construct a boarding space, an entertainment facility, café, and tents for changing clothing along with bathing suits for rent. Attracting African American beachgoers, the business incensed White neighbors who began buying property around the beach or posting No Trespassing signs near the front entrance of the beach, forcing guests to walk nearly two miles to get to and from the resort. There was also an arson attack on the resort reportedly committed by local members of Ku Klux Klan. Hahn describes the arc of the Bruces’ story – from

He revealed that his wife had no idea. “Fortunately, the loan and my business strategy led to success, and my business has now found the momentum it needs during the crisis,” Brown divulged. With stay-at-home orders, mask requirements, and social distancing, many others said they had to find a release, but they had to do it quietly. For Maria Snider, that meant being dishonest with her family and friends about her video game and Instagram addiction. “It was hampering my work life,” Snider admitted. “I would ignore events with family and friends. The isolation and the lack of communication started [bothering] me.” Later, Snider revealed, she did take steps to reconnect with her loved ones, which required uninstalling certain social media and gaming apps. For Sandra Henderson, revealing her pandemic secret isn’t as simple as uninstalling an app. “My best friend got into a terrible fight with her girlfriend and she decided to kick her latter out of the house,” said Henderson. “I couldn’t bear seeing her out in the streets in the middle of the pandemic, so I offered my house to her without my best friend’s knowledge since I didn’t want to get involved in their fight.”

business savvy entrepreneurs for their time and resources to their sad fate -- as an “American Dream that turned into a nightmare.” The parcel the Bruce’s bought was dormant for almost 30 years before it was opened as a park in the 1960s. It was renamed Bruce’s Beach in 2007. “This land was taken from the Bruce family because they were Black and, before it was stolen, was one of the precious few beaches Black families could enjoy,” Hahn said. “When I realized that the county now had ownership of the Bruce family's original property, I felt there was nothing else to do but to give it back to its rightful owners. Last week, Bradford, who is chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus and an appointee to the state’s still-forming reparations task force, held a press conference to share details about SB 796. “There comes a time when someone must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor proper,” said Bradford, quoting Martin Luther King, Jr. “He must take it because his conscience tells him it’s the right thing to do.” He said the bill “would finally allow Bruce’s Beach to be returned to its rightful owners.” “We’re not looking for an apology. We want our property back. We want restitution for the loss of revenue for 96 years from the generational wealth that would have been built up,” Shepherd said on MSNBC two days after a news conference last week. “We want punitive damages from the city of Manhattan Beach City Council and the police department at that time for colluding with the Ku Klux Klan to railroad our people out of there.”

Months later and Henderson acknowledges that her best friend remains unaware of her gesture even though the feuding pair have reconciled. “I really care for the two of them, and I already treat them as my own siblings,” she said. “So, I tried multiple times to stand as their mediator, and thankfully, just last month, they reconciled. However, I still haven’t told my best friend how I helped her girlfriend seek shelter for five months.” Reunions indeed count among the biggest pandemic secrets. Stephan Jacob began dating his ex after months of quarantine and no action. He noted that his one-time ex had caused him the biggest heartbreak, which triggered depression five years ago. “My parents and friends would certainly disapprove of my decision to take her back, but I really love her. I am sure that they would discover it sooner or later, but there is only one reason that will justify my action: my love,” Jacob crooned. Like Spring, Jacob’s hope is eternal. “I believe that people change, and she has changed a lot,” he submitted. “When we started dating again, she has become more understanding and caring about me, and I know that I wouldn’t regret this decision.”

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In 2020, Biden pledged to name the first African American woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. A number of retirements are expected from the federal judiciary now that Donald Trump is out of office. The percentage of African American judges on the federal appellate circuit is inconsistent with the makeup of the broader U.S. population overall. Former President Trump nominated no African Americans of 54 U.S. appellate nominations. President Biden has now nominated U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. She would replace Merrick Garland who is now U.S. Attorney General. The position is also seen as a steppingstone to the U.S. Supreme Court. President Biden nominated Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to the Seventh Circuit where no African American judge has served in three years. Biden has also nominated Tiffany Cunningham who will now likely become the the first African American judge ever on the Federal Circuit. In December 2020, Biden said, “We are particularly focused on nominating individuals whose legal experiences have been historically underrepresented on the federal bench. Including those who are public defenders, civil rights and legal aid attorneys and those who represent Americans in every walk of life.” The power of the federal judiciary to be the final decision maker on policies that impacts that lives of African Americans unmatched. Former President Trump, along with Sen. Mitch McConnell, nominated many judges to the federal bench who were defined as unqualified by the leading groups who follow judicial nominees.

County and CDPH Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Wednesday, April 12, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statement from Dr. Erica Pan, state epidemiologist, regarding the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. “Today, the CDC and FDA have recommended a temporary pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution. Of over 6.8 million doses administered nationally, there have been six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot with symptoms occurring 6 to 13 days after vaccination. “California is following the FDA and CDC’s recommendation and has directed health care providers to pause the use

of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until we receive further direction from health and safety experts. Additionally, the state will convene the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to review the information provided by the federal government on this issue. As the federal government has said, we do not expect a significant impact to our vaccination allocations. In California, less than 4% of our vaccine allocation this week is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.” According to the County of San Diego communications office, the County is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration and pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after the rare type of blood clot was reported.

“The health and safety of San Diego County residents is our number one priority, and, in an abundance of caution, we are pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while state and national authorities thoroughly investigate these reports,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. The CDC and the FDA reported that “all six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48,” and that “treatment of this specific type of blood clot is different from the treatment that might typically be administered. Administration of heparin may be dangerous, and alternative treatments need to be given.” Each agency will conduct further review of the cases involved.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL

Black Males and Police Encounters By John E. Warren Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint

While many of us a r e reliving the murder of George Floyd through the trial of Derek Chauvin for his murder, we are getting constant reminders that police abuse and murder of Black men and women continues with no lessons learned. Sunday’s “murder” of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, should never have happened over a traffic stop or any nonviolent police encounter. Add to that the graphic video of the Black/Latino Army officer being abused and pepper sprayed because he questioned why he was being stopped and taken out of his car at gunpoint and hollered at, all of it over a license plate. It appears that since Rodney King’s beating with “nightsticks”, the replacement order of the day is shoot to kill if

it’s a Black man or woman. It also appears that in spite of all the marches, demonstrations, media coverage of such shootings as well as wrongful death lawsuits, law enforcement still feel justified in its treatment and murder of Black people. Clearly there is no national sense of change in attitudes, but rather an increase in police hostility. Since the police don’t intend to change their attitude toward us, we must change our attitude during such police encounters. Black men and women must live through police encounters to fight another day. Clearly, from what we have heard and seen from video of such encounters, survival of such police contact depends on our ability to not ask questions and do as we are told, no matter how wrong and inhumane or offensive the instructions from such officers. We must remember that the idea is to cause escalation of the encounter so that the initial cause of the contact gets replaced

By Stephanie Myers and Jan Perry

First, the Black Community Advisory Group needs to understand that there is more to the job than just sitting at the table with the Mayor. It will require some homework on the part of the members of the group. For example, do all the members understand what the Alliance for African Assistance is other than the fact that Mr. Walter Lam is President and CEO? This is important to members of the Advisory Group because members of the African community, now U.S. citizens, are a part of us and we must take their concerns into consideration when making decisions. You can’t do that if you

don’t know the issues. Those of you who are pastors have an obligation to at least understand the communities in which your churches are located. Not all Black and African people in the City of San Diego live in District Four. We live in all nine districts of the City. Advisory Group members should know the difference between the City Council districts and the Board of Supervisors’ districts that overlay City Council districts. An example of this is Board of Super visors District Four, which also includes City Council District Four. These two entities have different authority. So members of the Mayor’s Black Advisory Group should not be bringing to the Mayor those issues that belong with Nate Fletcher as the voice on the Board of Supervisors. Likewise, issues of District 8, which belong

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with a more serious charge of disobeying a police officer leading up to resisting arrest if one questions the reason for the stop or contact. We must remember that the police are intentionally rude and disrespectful, with the aim at provoking resistance to police directives such as “get on the ground,” which is offensive and unnecessary. We have also seen cases such as Mr. Philando Castile, in Minnesota, who told the police he had a gun and carry permit, but was still shot while sitting in his car with his fiancee and baby. We must remember that all resistance, questioning of reasons for stops, or any comments other than “Yes” and, or “No” can lead to death. Any sudden movements, reaching for or holding a cell phone, which already caused one Black man his life while standing in his own garage, can cause death. Let’s live to fight back, no matter what the insult. Then we can begin to win.

The Empowerment Plan and the Community Mayor Todd Gloria is to be commended for putting forth an empowerment plan for the Black community. But the responsibility of making the idea work will also rest on the community to be served in a number of very important ways.

Is America Failing Millennials and Generation Z’s?

with Councilmember Vivian Moreno, should not be brought to Councilmember Monica Montgomery-Steppe in District 4. Members of the Advisory Group should understand that when the Mayor speaks of working with an Intergovernmental Agency to address homelessness in the Region, it is because there are dollars within the Board of Supervisors that are earmarked for the battle against homelessness and those dollars can only be used in a joint effort. Yes, the Mayor’s Empowerment Plan for the Black Community will involve input from the Group and the community itself. This can only work if the Group not only understands its role, but is willing to work with the very people the members say they represent. Mayor Gloria has started a process. It will take all of us to make it work.

During the last two weeks of March and first week of April 2021, Americans were shocked with alarming news of mass shootings and violent attacks in Atlanta, Georgia, Boulder Colorado, Washington, D.C. and York County, South Carolina. Out of the 20 mass shootings and violent attacks since March 1st, one very distressing element stands out—a number of the attacks were carried out by GenZ’s (1424 years) and Millennials (25-38 years), from diverse racial groups, and regions of the United States. For example, on April 7, 2021 in York County, South Carolina, 32 year old Millennial and former NFL Player Philip Adams committed a mass shooting of a renowned local Doctor, his wife, grandchildren and two workers. Early reports say Adams, who later committed suicide, suffered from football related brain concussions. On April 2nd in Washington, D.C. 25 year old Millennial Noah Green rammed his car into two Capitol Hill Officers and killed one of the Officers, and injured the other. Reports from his family indicate Noah was suffering from prescription drug use, paranoia and depression. He was killed at the scene of the violence. On March 18th, 21 year old GenZ Robert Aaron Long, killed eight (8) Asian spa workers and their customers, at massage parlors in Georgia. He claimed sex addiction as a reason for his behavior. And on March 22nd in Boulder, Colorado, 21 year old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, and killed ten people at a grocery store. His relatives and schoolmates say Aliwi was bullied in school for

These four young men who perpetrated violence were from diverse racial groups, and in different regions of the country. But, what they had in common was they were either Millennials or GenZ’s who were obviously suffering from serious mental health issues. What was being done to help them? Where were their parents, mentors, faith leaders, aunts, uncles, social workers, colleagues, etc.? Did they have trained support or, were they dealing with their crisis mostly alone? Generation X and Baby Boomers in America have to stop being self-absorbed and start paying attention to depressed GenZ and Millennial individuals. According to the 2019 US Census reports, these groups now make up the largest agebased demographic groups in the United States. These young people know how and where to purchase guns, how to make guns using 3D technology—known as Ghost Guns and they are strongly influenced by video games, violent movies, aggressive sports and even aggressive relatives who commit domestic violence. Research by the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds that GenZ’s are suffering from high levels of depression, and this must be taken seriously. Plus, they are impacted by the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Armaud Arbery, many more Black men and women… But, how can Generation X and Baby Boomers help Millennials and GenZ’s who are suffering from anxiety, Covid-Lockdowns, student debt, job loss and other societal factors? Since taking office, President Joe Biden is starting to focus on these issues. On April 8, 2021, the President and Attorney General Merrick

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Garland, announced a series of Executive Orders designed to stop violence and promote violence prevention. Their plan will target grants for communities, to mobilize violence prevention programs. These actions are to be applauded but, it is important that the programs be implemented effectively, with feedback from affected communities of color. Black Women for Positive C h ange, a n at i on a l multi-cultural, intergenerational network of women and Good Brothers, has sponsored ten (10) years of Annual Weeks of NonViolence. During those years, we have heard a multitude of stories from participants about causes of violence, depression and anxiety. We have found that many GenZ’s and Millennials suffer from lack of parenting, mentorship and productive, engaging activities. We have also found stigmatization of mental health and fear of families of color to seek help for disturbed youth. In addition, our outreach informs us that Millennials and GenZ’s complain about lack of opportunities and dreams for their futures. Therefore, it is important for the Biden Administration to factor in the need for “Opportunities” in violence prevention programs to assist youth with overcoming the obstacles of the Covid-19 pandemic, job loss, single headed households under pressures, and other issues. New approaches are needed to provide GenZ’s and Millennials with opportunities to move forward, overcome obstacles and have productive, positive lives. Dr. Stephanie Myers/ Washington, DC, is National Co-Chair, Black Women for Positive Change, and Jan Perry/Los Angeles, CA., is Chair, Social Action Committee, Black Women for Positive Change.

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LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS San Diego Mesa College

Implements Model to Address Equity Gaps By Sarah Wood

SDCC’S 6TH ANNUAL

New Play Festival Coming April 29th

City College’s Drama Program is set to stream April 29 - May 16 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego City College Dramatic Arts Program will present its 6th Annual New Play Festival, available for streaming in late April. All original scripts have all been penned by City College students. The program is free. This year’s plays focus on themes of social justice, City College Dramatic Arts Professors Dr. Katie Rodda and Dr. Kate Neff Stone decided, featuring plays that explore ideas of injustices in the areas of race, sexuality, and politics. Rodda said, “During the protests in early summer, Kate and I talked about how helpless we felt, and how saddened and frustrated we were by the tragic and unjust situations that had been the catalyst for the uprising. We wanted to address that as a department and as theatre artists, so we decided to focus this year’s festival on

themes of social justice.” S cr ipts were submitted from plays developed in Dr. Rodda’s Fall 2020 Playwriting class, from writing assignments in Professor Farrell Foreman’s and Dr. Stone’s classes, and also by students who have an interest in writing for the stage. After culling through over 30 script submissions, Professors Foreman, Rodda, and Stone selected eight scripts and held auditions virtually in early February. Rehearsals have all been held online. Five of the plays will be recorded live, and three will be produced entirely virtually. The plays range in theme and concept from heartbreaking monologues, movement pieces, traditional drama— and even a musical. All shows will be available for streaming at festivalofnewplays.com.

Looking to address equity issues on campus, San Diego Mesa College sought out advice and expertise from the Center for Urban Education (CUE) at the University of Southern California. By conducting campus visits and attending cabinet meetings, representatives from CUE gained more insight into Mesa’s culture and recommended the implementation of the Equity Scorecard Model. “We needed to have someone hold up the mirror to us because it can be difficult to change from within if you don’t know what you need to change,” said Dr. Pamela Luster, president of Mesa. The model—which provides tools, language and rubrics through a lens of racial equity—has four phases including laying out the groundwork, defining the problem, creating solu-

Black Archives to Uncover

Rarely Seen Photographs of Black History The multimedia platform to partner with Getty Images’ Archive Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, has announced a partnership with Black Archives, providing the multimedia platform that spotlights the Black experience with unique access to its expansive Archive. Black Archives Founder Renata Cherlise will cull through the trove of more than 11 million digitized and analog photographs and videos housed in Getty Images’ digital and physical Archives that document centuries of American history. In the spirit of Black Archives’ mission to give voice to under-told stories, Cherlise will curate rarely seen historical imagery of everyday Black life, providing insight to those seeking to understand the legacies that preceded their own. These curated collections will be available to view and license on gettyimages.com. “The mission for Black Archives is to give voice to those stories untold while providing authentic representation and inspiration to transformative growth for Black people everywhere,” said Cherlise. “We are excited to partner with Getty Images as we continue to give full dimension to the lived experiences of Black

people around the world.” Founded by Cherlise in 2015, Black Archives’ lens goes beyond the norm, examining the nuances of Black life: alive and ever-vibrant from both the everyday and iconic. She has deep experience creating multimedia stories that give archival photographs

new life, including projects with Sony Music and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Getty Images archive is the largest privately held archive with access to over 130 million images dating back to the beginning of photography. From historical images created in the early 1800s to more contemporary 1990s imagery, the Getty Images archive houses a wealth of socially significant, historical photos, footage and prints.

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tions through inquiry and sustaining the work over time. Through analyzing existing policies and practices, administrators found a number of areas to improve on.

about how particular groups of students performed overtime. As a result, professors and faculty members shifted their goals to address how and what they were teaching to get better outcomes for students of color. “We were disaggregating data in ways that we had not done before so that we can be clear about what Mesa’s expectations were in terms of supporting our students,” said Luster. To create more representation within Mesa’s Honors programs, an honors equity coordinator was hired to conduct outreach to affinity groups on campus and also reevaluated its scholarship applications to eliminate process barriers such as community service questions and GPA.

For example, Mesa’s program reviews, which are designed to assess teaching outcomes, did not include data or questions

The partnership with Getty Images was orchestrated by CAA Brand Consulting, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), on behalf of its client Black Archives.

For Luster, the model has also highlighted the importance of asking students about their needs rather than deciding for them. To bring students’ voices to the forefront of the conversation, Mesa hired pathway fellows who are current and transfer students.

“It has really been a remarkable tool for us,” said Luster.

“We want the student voice front and center on everything we do,” said Luster.

“When faculty and staff become more aware that they have not been paying

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“For too long, the visual narrative of the Black experience has been lost or distorted and to move forward, we must shine a light on previously under-told stories,” said Cassandra Illidge, Global Head of Content Partnerships at Getty Images. “Accurate and representative visual storytelling is key to our mission at Getty Images and we are thrilled to partner with Black Archives to enable new stories to be told with iconic archival content.” In addition to this partnership, Getty Images recently announced partnerships with the NAACP and FKA twigs in an effort to empower Black content creators to tell their story, and elevate the work of photographers, videographers, and illustrators who are helping expand the visual narrative of the Black experience. Getty Images is committed to building a foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion that gives all content creators the tools to tell their stories.

attention to how their practices impact racially minoritized students the changes they make—paying attention to Black, Latinx, and other racially minoritized students more intentionally, making themselves more accessible and approachable, and changing the teaching practices as well as the content of their courses—students who might have felt alienated and invisible can become more successful,” Dr. Estela Mara Bensimon, USC Rossier School of Education professor emeritus and founder of CUE added.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2021) 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 immediately, 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 a State authorized sector 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 the November 13, 2020 CDPH Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings found at https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ Guidance-for-the-Preventionof-COVID-19-Transmissionfor-Gatherings-November-2020. aspx shall comply with said guidance. Gatherings not in compliance 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 COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 20202021 School Year guidance (available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Consolidated_Schools_Guidance.pdf), and as may be updated or superseded. 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 updated or superseded. 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 School-Based 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 15a 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 SARSCoV-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 November 16, 2020, (available at: https://www. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/ DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx ). 9. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sector 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 businesses and entities in State authorized sectors 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/Essential CriticalInfrastructureWorkers. pdf) as that list may be updated from time-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-3320 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/covid19/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. STATE AUTHORIZED SECTORS a. A “State authorized sector” is a type of business or activity that is not an essential business as defined in section 10a above, and is operating 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/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/8-28-20_ Order-Plan-Reducing-COVID19-Adjusting-Permitted-Sectors-Signed.pdf}, and the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework {available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx}.

b. All State authorized sectors, 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. c. 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 must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All businesses or entities in a State authorized sector 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 d, below. Any business that fails to prepare and comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol, shall immediately close. d. 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 State authorized sector, every business or entity in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Safe Reopening Plan or Restaurant Operating 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 Safe Reopening Plan. 12. Each essential business, and business or entity in a State authorized sector, 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

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2021) CONTINUATION 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%20 and%20other%20Outdoor%20 Recreational%20Facilities.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. “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. b. “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.

advantage of these opportunities for recreational activities. And providing additional protections for employees of essential businesses or businesses or entities in State authorized sectors and their customers/clients.

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-2520 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-3320 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 November 16, 2020; j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap;” k) the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe; l) and the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020.

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.

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

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 February 6, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: April 6, 2021 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: April 6, 2021 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

THIS ORDER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS DO NOT SUPERSEDE MORE RESTRICTIVE STATE ORDERS OR GUIDANCE. ALL PERSONS MUST REFERENCE BOTH THIS DOCUMENT AND APPLICABLE STATE ORDERS AND GUIDANCE. TO THE EXTENT THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY THE MORE RESTRICTIVE MEASURE APPLIES.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.N. CHIEF LINKS RISE OF EXTREMIST GROUPS AND ‘VILE MESSAGES’ OF RWANDA GENOCIDE Global Information Network In a message marking the grim anniversary of the 1994 genocide of Tutsi in Rwanda, U.N. Secretar y-General Antonio Guterres warned of the rise of extremist groups and the inflammatory rhetoric that produced horrific consequences. “Everyone must take a hard look at today’s world and ensure that we heed the lessons of 27 years ago,” the U.N. chief declared. “While the technology used by extremists is evolving, their vile messages and rhetoric remain the same.” More than one million were systematically killed in

Rwanda over the course of just 100 days including Hutu and others who opposed the massacre. This year, the “Day of Reflection” took place in the shadow of disturbing revelations uncovered by French historians that tied France - blinded by their fears of losing influence in Africa and by a colonial view of the continent’s people – to the massive slaughter. The report was intended to answer charges that France did not do enough to halt the massacres orchestrated by Rwanda’s Hutu president Juvenal Habyarimana, with

whom Paris had cultivated close ties. The document was commissioned in 2019 by President Emmanuel Macron. Fifteen historians with unprecedented access to French government archives

produced the 992 page report. While the authors cleared France of complicity in the deaths of the ethnic Tutsis, they faulted former President Francois Mitterand under whose regime the “murderers but

also the masterminds of the genocide” were protected in a safe zone established by French forces and who the French authorities refused to arrest.

entire spectrum of human rights everywhere, fueling discrimination, social polarization and inequalities “all of which can lead to violence and conflict”.

Mitterrand and his inner circle were also fearful of the encroachment of Englishspeaking influence into francophone Africa by Uganda and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) of Kagame.

“We saw what happened in Rwanda in 1994, and we know the horrific consequences when hate is allowed to prevail”, he said, calling on everyone to defend human rights and ensure full respect all members of the society.

Meanwhile, U.N. chief Guterres stressed the urgency of addressing deepening social and cultural divides, especially given the COVID-19 crisis, which have profoundly affected the

“On this solemn day, let us all commit to building a world guided by human rights and dignity for all”, Mr. Guterres added.

KEY OPPOSITION LEADERS DISQUALIFIED, EXILED OR UNDER INVESTIGATION IN BENIN’S PRESIDENTIAL POLL Global Information Network “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore…and then run?” Those were the prophetic words of poet Langston Hughes but they could also explain the rising frustration in an African election season where hopes for a democratic change are deferred and the incumbent holds on to power year after year after year. Votes are now being counted in the West African nation of Benin, long praised as a thriving multi-party democracy but critics say President Patrice Talon has steered the country into authoritarianism with a steady crackdown on his opponents. In January, 17 opposition candidates hoping to run in this month’s election were rejected by the national election commission. Among

them was well-known law professor Joel Aivo and Reckya Madougou of the opposition, and former minister Boni Yayi. Avio, under arrest since the beginning of March, is accused of financing terrorist activities. This past week, one protestor was killed and six we re wou n d e d by gunfire after t ro op s cl e are d t h e pro t e s t or s before the polls. T h e E c on om i c C ommu nit y of We s t African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc condemned “peaceful protests that gradually turned violent in several cities across the country.” The US State Department on Friday also

urged Benin to remain peaceful.

In north-central Chad, votes are being counted following a presidential poll in which incumbent Idriss Deby is widely expected to extend

his 30-year rule amid growing signs of popular discon-

the Sahel, Deby, 68, has no major rivals after a campaign in which demonstrations were banned or dispersed.

tent and criticism over his handling of oil wealth.

After the incumbent and his wife cast their votes in the capital N’Djamena, Deby spoke to the press: “I am calling upon all men and women of Chad wherever they are to come out in force and vote to exercise their right and duty to choose the candidate they think is best for them,” he said, brushing aside some opposition parties’ calls to boycott the polls.

A key ally in the West’s anti-jihadist campaign in

A former rebel and career soldier who seized power

in a coup in 1990, Deby has twice thwarted attempts to oust him with French help. Chad has struggled with poverty and instability since gaining independence from France in 1960. Last but not least, Djibouti veteran ruler Ismail Guelleh is now confirmed as president for another term, with final results showing he won over 97% of votes. But only 215,000 Djiboutians registered to vote out of a total population of 990,000 people. “We are entering a period of five years of problems, more than ever,” said Mahamoud Youssouf Ali, a taxi driver in an interview with AFP news. “Five years of problems, five years of unemployment, five years of fraud, five years where we will be put down.”

MUSEUMS DISCUSS RETURN OF NIGERIA’S ‘BENIN BRONZES’ LOOTED IN UK RAID Global Information Network repatriation to Nigeria of thousands of brass plaques, wooden and ivory sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes looted by British soldiers in the waning days of the colonial era.

The Church of England is joining a handful of museums, universities, and private owners exploring the

The items were seized in 1897 when British forces attacked, plundered and burned the Royal Palace of Benin in what is now southeast Nigeria. All of the royal treasures – some from the 17th century - were confiscated, with some given to individual officers but most put up

for auction in London. The looted objects eventually made their way into many of the West’s great museums including the British Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and in the homes of the Lehman, Rockefeller, Ford, and Rothschild families as well as with Pablo Picasso. The number of objects dispersed internationally is estimated to reach 10,000. Last month, the University of Aberdeen in Scotland announced it would repatriate within weeks a “Benin Bronze” bust of an Oba, or king of Benin, which it has had since the 1950s. The Horniman Museum in London also confirmed it was taking steps to return artefacts.

Neil Curtis, Aberdeen’s head of museums and special collections, said the Bronze, purchased in 1957, had been “blatantly looted” 124 years ago by British soldiers. “It became clear we had to do something,” Curtis said. The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge has one of the largest British collections of Benin bronzes. It said if a claim were made, the expectation was that works with an 1897 provenance would be returned. The Horniman Museum owns 49 works from Benin City including 15 brass plaques, weapons and jewelry. Until now, the British government said UK institutions should “retain and explain” contested artefacts.

Arguments were also put forward that Nigeria was unprepared to receive the repatriated works of art. These arguments no longer hold water since the formation of Legacy Restoration Trust, a Nigerian organization set up to establish and run a world class institution in Benin that can house and showcase the Benin bronzes and other important cultural items. The newly named Edo Museum of West African Art is soon to go up on the site of the razed Nigerian kingdom. Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, who previously designed the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History, plans to incorporate Benin City’s surviving walls, moats and gates into the new building.

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COMMUNITY NEWS 1619

Nikole Hannah-Jones Project Keynotes SDSU Creator Symposium continued from cover

She spoke on her interest as a child in reporting true stories from the Black community and seeing journalism as a powerful tool for change. “I’m not one of those journalists who happens to be Black. My journalism is framed by being Black, I don’t separate the two,” she said. “Anti-blackness and racial inequality is foundational to the American experience. When I was first starting out, I wasn’t con-

sidered a race-beat reporter but it didn’t matter what beat you put me on, I would write about racial inequality because it’s everywhere.” An audience member asked how she would explain the relationship she has as a Black woman with her country after working on the 1619 Project. She spoke on her essay on democracy discussing her dad and his strong patriotism. “Black Americans have been the most democratizing force in our society. While

our founders wrote down these great words on liberty and freedom, they didn’t actually believe them to be true for most Americans but Black people read those words and said those words do apply to us and we do believe in equality of men,” Hannah-Jones said. Distinguished Professor of Education J. Luke Wood presented his work on the suspension rates of Black and brown males in schools across California. His reports titled ‘Get Out’ and ‘When They Teach Us’

Singer, Cierra W., performed during the webinar

showed how Black children in schools, like Black people in general, are undervalued. “The highest suspension rates, unquestionably, are in Black boys with Native boys closely behind,” Dr. Wood shared. The reports revealed how Black students are assumed to be troublemakers and liars, given labels like “defiant” “aggressive”, and punished more severely than their peers of other races. “Being singled out for discipline is the most prevalent theme,” said Wood. On

Student Taylor Moore shared poetry

solutions, he said that Black parents are actually highly involved in their children’s education despite the stereotypes, albeit in different ways such as participating in direct classroom activities more than in parent councils or PTAs. Mary Taylor, Ed.D. presented on her dissertation which explored Black student success in higher education. The narrative study focused on the stories of eight students who were seen as successful and their lived experiences. The most

important factors contributing to their success in higher education were early influences and early emotional support from parents, teachers and peers. Dr. Taylor shared how much she learned from the process and how she saw her own personal experiences in the students’ stories. “There’s a beautiful diversity of experience even within the Black students,” Taylor said. The inaugural symposium provided a stimulating environment for ideas.

Local Families Confront Mixed Feelings as Schools Reopen By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer Are we ready to send our children back to school? Or are we hesitant about making that transition at this point in time? These questions and others were discussed at RISE San Diego’s webinar ‘RISE Now: Reopening of Schools’ which took place on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. With the announcement of San Diego County Schools to reopen April 12th, parents face the decision of either sending their children back to in-person learning or keeping them home to learn virtually. The panel of three parents and one student had an honest conversation about the development. They were: Brandon Harrison, Associate Pastor at the Rock Church Point Loma; Ciria Brewer, Vice-Principal at Roosevelt International Middle School; Jorge Narvaez, Fatherhood Case Manager at SAY San Diego; and Melissa Mendez, High School Senior at Preuss School UCSD. Dr. Roxanne J. Kymaani moderated the event.

Photo by Vayunamu Bawa via Zoom

In a poll at the beginning of the webinar, attendees said they were ‘Neutral’, ‘Slightly Uncomfortable’ and ‘Very Uncomfortable’ about sending their children back to school this spring. Harrison started off by saying that he will not be sending back his 10, 6, and 2-year-olds back to school. “We know our boys, so we decided to keep them at home until the fall.” Brewer said yes. “Originally, I was not so sure. I started this job recently at Roosevelt and we started welcoming students in Phase One. Seeing the change in their energy and their happiness over the course of the weeks we were with them really had me reconsidering for my kids. Knowing all the

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work that’s happening on the school side making sure that everybody is safe, I’m feeling confident that everything will be okay, but of course we’re nervous.” “For me, not yet,” said Narvaez. “My kids love the idea of using the restroom and turning on the camera when they want so there’s a sense of ownership. I don’t know what to expect yet but I’m waiting for an answer.” Mendez said her high school is not going back yet but she would choose remote learning. “Throughout this past year it has been difficult and there have been challenges but I feel like I was able to accommodate myself and I’m confident I will be able to

The garden of Gethsemane

On a dismal day Christ went into the garden of Gethsemane to pray. He asked His Father God to remove the cup From which He must drink As he prayed he began to think; Although the burdens of the world were heavy and his courage began to sway In the end Jesus looked toward the heavens and said, “My God, have Thine own way.” Before Jesus went into the garden, he asked his disciples to watch while he prayed They did as they had been asked and although they stayed; They fell asleep and this one small promise they did not fully keep. While so many heavy burdens Christ had to bare There was not one living being with which he could share. The trials and troubles of this world makes winning the race of life seem bleak, The death of the now risen Christ brings joy in the end when it is the way of the righteous we seek.

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“I used to go to school up in La Jolla and I rode the bus for about four hours a day. Switching to remote learning where I was home all day was a big relief for me personally because I had more

time to organize myself, do assignments, and just relax,” she shared. For the parents, balancing work and supervising their children’s schooling with their different learning styles was especially tough. “We’ve gotten to a place where they are kind of managing themselves and now we’re going back. I wish that there was a happy medium,” Brewer said. “We’re all being tested. I grew up during this time,” Narvaez said on the mental aspect of all the transitions.

“My kids are adjusting and my wife and I have been holding on. It’s been comedy, it’s been stressful, it’s been confusing but teachers and the principal have done an incredible job,” said Harrison. Classrooms are going through a transition once again as some students return to school this week. Flexibility and alertness are the watchwords as we, children and adults, continue to adapt to the effects of this pandemic.

County of San Diego

Cannabis Social Equity Program Community Outreach Event You are invited to help the County of San Diego shape a cannabis program with social equity at its forefront. The initial opportunities for community feedback will be two meetings, on April 23 and April 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held on Zoom. Visit bit.ly/SDCSECP for meeting links and details. The goal of a Cannabis Social Equity Program is to recognize and address the long-term impact that federal, state and local cannabis enforcement and policies have had on underserved communities.

Because God so loved the world, He sent us His only Son to walk here on earth Jesus followed a divine plan since the day of his birth. The complexities of the mission to save the world made Jesus in his human form begin to sway, He showed us, however, that in times of trouble, we find our garden of Gethsemane in which to pray; We will find that when we carry out the will of God we are blessed each and every day. The seasons come and go, bringing with each treasures that cannot be measured; The prayerful notes of life entered into our daily journal Assures us that when we follow Christ, hope springs eternal. Be mindful of whom you choose as a friend, There might be one like Judas who will betray you in the end. So my friends, when burdens are heavy and in our frail form we begin to falter, We can find peace and redemption when we take our cares to the altar.

(Reference: Matthew 26)

finish the school year strong if I continue remotely.” She spoke on the student perspective of what she was used to in the classroom and the switch into learning online, naming time management and procrastination as the biggest challenges she has had to face.

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What is important to have in a Social Equity Program? How can a Social Equity Program help our community? How should we create the program? Who should be at the table to help the County create this program? Your feedback is critical to setting the program on the right path. We will offer additional opportunities to provide feedback during the development of the program.

Social Equity Program Translation & interpretation services will be provided in: Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic.

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Mayor Gloria’s Empowerment Plan

For San Diego’s Black Community Article Cont. from Cover By John E. Warren Publisher

The Mayor’s Plan highlights six major areas of concentration: (1) It pushes for economic mobility; (2) addresses housing and homelessness; (3) speaks to the need for police reform; (4) addresses the disparate impacts of climate change. This has already started with the creation of the Climate Equity Fund intended to invest in programs impacting underserved communities; and (5) speaks to the need to eliminate educational barriers; and addresses health disparities in the recovery from COVID. We have seen that he has already implemented an aggressive Housing First Strategy which has included convening an Intergovernmental Roundtable bringing all the players in the region to coordinate and leverage funds to collectively address this problem. The

Mayor Gloria with members of his Black Advisory Group on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Pastor Glenn McKinney, St. Stephens Church of God in Christ said, “It is truly an opportune time for these key issues to be collectively addressed and this new inclusive leadership is showing that Mayor Gloria is up to the challenge.”

Mayor has said: “Ending homelessness is a moral imperative and is one of my top civic priorities.”

Armand King, CEO of Paving Great Futures said, “ I am in support of the Mayor’s Plan for the Black community.”

The members of the Mayor’s Black Advisory Group had the following comments about the Empowerment Plan: Walter Lam, President & CEO of the Alliance for African Assistance: “We are excited about the Mayor’s plans for our community. I am hopeful it will address and resolve a lot of issues that we are currently dealing with. Francine Maxwell, President of the NAACP San Diego Branch said, “As a native of San Diego this is the first time I have interacted

with a mayor who has identified the need to focus some of the City’s resources to address issues specific to African and African-American residents. I appreciate the effort being put forth by Major Gloria on the heels of the recent audit that revealed the inequities in race and gender compensation within several City departments.

April Laster, Founder of Open Heart Leaders had this to say: “It is my absolute pleasure to lend my support to Mayor Todd Gloria in presenting this plan for the Black community.” Pastors Harvey L. Vaugh, III of Bethel AME Church and Pastor Nate Stewart, Greater Life Church of San Diego, also members of the Mayor’s Black Advisory Group expressed their support as well.

Councilmember Montgomery-Steppe, chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods, said the Mayor’s Plan takes “a crucial step to amplifying decades-long efforts of many community activists.” About 6 % of the City of San Diego population is Black or African American.

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Black Maternal Health Week Pregnancy, Newborn Health, & CoVid-19

Photos & Graphics: CDC & CalMatters

choose to breastfeed, wash your hands before and wear a mask while breastfeeding or expressing breast milk. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. • If you are quarantined for COVID-19 and sharing a room with your newborn,reduce the risk of spreading the virus:

Voice & Viewpoint According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), although the overall risk of severe illness is low, pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 when compared to non-pregnant people. For African American mothers in particular, staying healthy, maintaining your baby’s health, and accessing quality care can be a daunting challenge. There is no way to have zero risk of infection, so it is important to know how to be as safe as possible. While you should always consult your healthcare provider to make an informed decision, the following CDC tips, recommendations, and information can help: • Get recommended vaccines to help protect you and your baby. The CDC recommends all women receive a Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy. You also may choose to get the f lu and/or the COVID-19 vaccine. Others living

in your household should also get vaccinated to protect themselves and you. • The risk of a newborn getting COVID-19 from their mother is low, especially when the mother takes consistent, preventative steps such as wearing a mask and her washing hands to prevent spread before and during care of the newborn. • If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of having your newborn stay in the same room with you. Start this conversation before the baby is born if possible. - Current evidence suggests that breast milk, which protects against many illnesses and is the best source of nutrition for most babies, is not likely to spread the virus to babies. - If you have COVID-19 and

- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before holding or caring for your newborn, or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. - Wear a mask and keep your newborn more than 6 feet away from you as much as possible. - Once your isolation period has ended, you should still wash your hands before caring for your newborn. • Do not put a face shield or mask on your baby - children younger than two should not wear masks. Face shields could also increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). • Limit visitors to see your new baby. Some people without symptoms can spread the virus. Consider the risks to you and your baby before bringing people who do not live with you into your home or before going out for activities other

than healthcare visits or child care. • Most babies who test positive for COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms. Babies with underlying medical conditions and babies born premature (earlier than 37 weeks) might be at higher risk. If your newborn develops these symptoms: fever, lethargy (being overly tired or inactive), runny nose, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding and increased work of breathing or shallow breathing, get in touch with your baby’s healthcare provider within 24 hours. Emergency warning signs (such as trouble breathing), need immediate emergency care,

call 911. Local resources are available. The San Diego County Black Infant Health Program (BIH), operated by the Neighborhood House Association, offers free services that empower pregnant and mothering African-American women to make healthy choices. Black Infant Health is located at 286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92114. Call (619) 266-7466 or Email: bih@neighborhoodhouse.org for more information. You and your baby deserve the best! Source: CDC

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COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 FAQ TACKLES

Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black/ African American Community By Chet P. Hewitt President and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation President has announced every adult in the country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, two weeks ahead of the original May 1 deadline. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 vaccines distribution eligibility expansion, California rates among Black and Brown communities continue to lag in Los Angeles County, one of the hardest-hit regions in California, and this pattern holds throughout the rest of the state. While vaccinations and vaccines acceptance has increased, hesitancy in the Black/African American community continues to be a hurdle. Black Californians are still receiving COVID vaccines at a dramatically lower rate than other demographics. The state is working hard with the media, medical providers and local community groups to educate all Californians about how critically important it is to get vaccinated. However, decreasing vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccine uptake among the Black/African American community is crucial to ensuring everyone is able to

keep themselves, their families, friends and other loved ones safe. The State of California is committed to providing sufficient, transparent and comprehensive information about the vaccines. Below are commonly asked questions and answers on vaccine hesitancy and distribution focused on educating, equipping and empowering the Black/African American community with information to help them understand the vaccines and make an informed decision regarding getting vaccinated.

Vaccine Hesitancy

Of all the vaccinations that have been given to Californians, how many were Black/African Americans?

Black and African Americans currently represent 2.9 percent of Californians who have re c e i v e d at least one dose o f C OV I D -

19 vaccines. California has been focused on inoculating residents of long-term care facilities and health care workers who can help vaccinate the general population. As we move into vaccinating more eligible Californians in phase two, this number will increase, but we have more work to do.

response in the system and does not change our DNA. The technology utilized to make these vaccines has been in development for over the past 20 years. It has also been studied for over a decade for effectiveness in influenza, Zika, rabies, and new cancer treatments.

nificant barrier to Black Californians getting vaccinated: people not wanting to get vaccinated because of their concerns over vaccine safety, or the access and hesitancy barriers they face to getting vaccinated?

Can you address the vaccines development where a Black/African American physician was involved?

A: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

was part of the National Institute of Health team that worked with Moderna, the pharmaceutical company that developed one of the two mRNA vaccines that have been proven to be up to 95 percent effective. This mRNA, or messenger RNA, form of vaccine helps our cells make a “spike protein” that acts to trigger an immune

Q: Which is the more sig-

A: The biggest barrier for everyone is simply lack of supply. When there is a lack of supply, those who are most skilled at navigating the system will be more likely to find a way to get access. The state is working to improve access by 1) rolling out the MyTurn system (sign up or call the hotline: 1-833-422-

4255) and 2) working with community based organizations to help those who don’t have access to the internet. California continues working to allocate specific blocks of appointments so that people with a history of present illnesses can have free access to the vaccines.

Q: What are the best methods to empower highly marginalized Black/African Americans to trust those making decisions and administering the vaccines? A:

We must acknowledge the mistrust and skepticism that exists between many Black/African American people and people of color with the medical community due to historic injustices. But in the case of the COVID-19 vaccines, everyone can be assured it is safe and up to 95 percent effective in

providing protection from the deadly virus. Testing of the vaccine was inclusive and showed positive results for all ethnicities and races.

I am fearful Black/ African Americans will lose their jobs if they refuse to be vaccinated. Will the vaccine be made mandatory?

A: The vaccine will be avail-

able for anyone who wants one and is free of charge. There is no state or federal mandate requiring that individuals receive the vaccine, though doctors believe it’s a very safe course of action. Vaccinations provided by FEMA are available at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall until April 6th. Appointments are available for eligible individuals through https://myturn. ca.gov/ or by calling 833422-4255. For more information on COVID-19 and the vaccine’s distribution process, please visit www.covid19.ca.gov.

Can I Take Painkillers Before or After a COVID-19 Vaccine? By Marilynn Marchione AP Don’t take them before a shot to try to prevent symptoms, but if your doctor agrees, it’s OK to use them afterward if needed. The concern about painkillers is that they might curb the very immune system response that a vaccine aims to spur. Vaccines work by tricking the body into thinking it has a virus and mounting a defense against it. That may cause temporary arm

soreness, fever, muscle aches or other symptoms of inflammation — signs the vaccine is doing its job. Some research suggests that certain painkillers including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) might diminish the immune system’s response. A study on mice suggests these drugs might lower production of antibodies, which block the virus from infecting cells. Other research has found that painkillers might dampen the response to

The Orange Tier:

What Can We Do Now? • Restaur ants: Indo or seating increases to 50% capacity or 200 people maximum. The 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew is also ending. • Gyms and Fitness Centers: 25% capacity indoors; indoor pools can open. • Wineries and Breweries: 25% or 100 people indoors maximum • Movie Theaters: 50% or 200 people maximum. • Museums, Zoos and Aquariums: 50% capacity for indoor activities. • Places of Worship: 50% capacity indoor activities.

• Bars with no food service: Open outdoors with modifications. • All retail: No capacity limits. Many other restrictions will end April 15. You can see a complete list on San Diego Voice & Viewpoint’s website at www.sdvoice.info. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that if current trends continue, the tier system California has been using will disappear June 15, allowing for the complete reopening of the state’s economy. SOURCE: County of San Diego

some childhood vaccines, so many pediatricians recommend that parents avoid giving children the medicines before a shot and only if needed afterward, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance to recommend against painkillers before a COVID19 shot. It says they can be taken afterward for symptoms if you have no other

11th ANNUAL FREE HEALTH FAIR Free Health Fair provided by the UCSD Amer ic an Me dic a l Student Association (AMSA) Chapter. The event is free, public student-run event to aid underserved communities in San Diego County. When: Sunday, April 18th |10 am-3 pm Where: MontgomeryWaller C ommunity Park, San Diego

LIVE WELL VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR Visit the Live Well San Diego Virtual Events Calendar to see upcoming virtual upcoming classes, meetings and other fun activities to help everyone LiveWell@Home.

medical conditions precluding their use, but to talk to your doctor. If you’re already taking one of those medications for a health condition, you should not stop before you get the vaccine — at least not without asking your doctor, said Jonathan Watanabe, a pharmacist at the University of California, Irvine. If you’re looking to relieve symptoms after your shot, he added, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is better because it works in a different way

than some other painkillers. “If you have a reaction afterwards and need something, take some acetaminophen,” Schaffner agreed. He added that the immune response generated by the vaccines is strong enough that any dampening effect by painkillers is likely slight and won’t undermine the shots. The CDC offers other tips, such as holding a cool, wet washcloth over the area of the shot and exercising that arm. For fever, drink lots of fluids and dress lightly. Call

your doctor if redness or tenderness in the arm increases after a day or if side effects don’t go away after a few days, the CDC says.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

273,430 REPORTED TESTS

4,438,866

COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR YOU

HOSPITALIZED

14,995

FEMA COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals to any family member who paid for a funeral. There is no deadline to

apply. Please keep funeral documentation. For more information on COVID19 Funeral Assistance visit FEMA.gov.

FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES Ever y Friday | 1–4 p.m. at the Loma Verde Recreation Center (1420 Loma Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91911). For the safety of our community and staff, individuals and families visiting SBCS’ food distribution events must arrive in cars and wear masks. Food will be placed directly in vehicle trunks. In order to qualify to must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old • Must be in need of food (no proof required) • Must be present during distribution

ICU

1,664 SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 4/13/21

COVID-19 STATUS

Statewide

cases per 100k: 4.8 Positivity rate: 1.8%

San Diego County

Status: Moderate cases per 100k: 6.3 Positivity rate: 2.5%

Distributions available until supplies last. To verify weekly food distribution locations and times, visit https://sbcssandiego.org/portfolio/ food-distribution/ or call (619) 420-3620.

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 4/13/21

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HEALTHY LIVING COVERED CALIFORNIA HELPS

Millions Lower Health Care Costs Through the American Rescue Plan Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Tony Gwynn Hosts

Community Connections “Dinner with the Docs” Voice & Viewpoint Newswire T h e A m e r i c an Lu ng Association has launched Community Connections — open talks with community members and their families in the Southern California region. Co-hosts Tony Gwynn, Jr. of the San Diego Padres and co-host Dr. Tim Morris of UCSD have nicknamed these gatherings, having “Dinner with the Docs.” The series hosts an impressive panel of doc-

tors to talk with community members while having dinner and to help guide families through COVID-19 and beyond safely. The series runs ever y Wednesday through May 5th from 5 – 6p.m. Catch the next “Dinner with the Docs” next Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The event is free. Visit www.action.lung.org to see each week’s topic.

FINANCE

Covered California launched a new special-enrollment period on Monday, April 12 to allow Californians to benefit from lower health insurance premiums available through the American Rescue Plan. The new law can help an estimated 2.5 million Californians, including the uninsured and those who enrolled directly through a health insurance carrier, by providing additional financial help to lower the cost of their coverage. “The new and expanded financial help provided by the American Rescue Plan will help more Californians get covered and stay covered by lowering premiums, and for many, putting money back into their pockets,” said Peter V. Lee, executive director of Covered California. “The new financial help is only available through Covered California. You owe it to yourself to check if you benefit — and the sooner you sign up, the more you can save.”

Who will benefit from the American Rescue Plan?

• The uninsured: An estimated 810,000 Californians are uninsured and eligible . Most would be able to get a high-quality plan from a trusted name-brand company for as little as $1 per month, or a plan that offers richer benefits for less than $100 per month. • C onsum er s insure d dire ctly throug h a health insurance company: Nearly 270,000 Californians are insured directly through a health insurance company in what is referred to as “off-exchange coverage.” They currently do not receive any financial help. The new law ensures that everyone eligible will pay no more than 8.5 percent of their household income if they are enrolled through an Affordable Care Act marketplace like Covered California (unless they select a plan in a higher metal tier). Many consumers will be able save hundreds of dollars per month — or thousands of dollars between May and the end of 2022 — if they switch and get their insurance through

Covered California. • C u r r e n t Covered California enrollees: The new law will also help about 1.4 million people currently enrolled through Covered California.These consumers will see their net premiums decrease by an average of $180 per household per month. Existing consumers in California do not need to take any action since Covered California will automatically apply the savings to their accounts. They will see lower bills starting in May. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will provide marketplace coverage to anyone who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2021. Under the new law, anyone who has received unemployment insurance benefits in 2021 will be eligible for the richest possible coverage from brand-name health plans, which will cost only $1 per month — regardless of their actual total income in 2021.

Find Out in Minutes How Much You Can Save

Research has shown that for most consumers, the reason they do not have insurance coverage is that they do not believe they can afford it. Many may have checked their costs months or years ago — they need to check again to see how affordable coverage can be. On CoveredCA.com, consumers can easily see exactly how they can benefit from the new law. Just enter your ZIP code, household income and the ages of the people in the household to see premiums costs and health insurance options. Learn more about coverage options here: • Visit www.CoveredCA. com. • Visit www.apply.coveredca.com/ to find local insurance agents or individuals in Navigator organizations who provide free and confidential assistance over the phone or in person. • Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

Free Financial Wellness Webinars During National Financial Literacy Month Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego County Credit Union will host free weekly financial wellness webinars throughout the month of April in support of National Financial Literacy Month. Webinars are open to the

public and focus on improving financial literacy within our communities and promoting financial well-being for consumers. Upcoming dates and times can be found at sdccu.com/fww. Rules

for April’s webinar promotion are available at sdccu. com/sweepstakes. Register at www.sdccu.com/about/ community/financial-wellness-Wednesdays.

How to keep your

student loan payment at $0 By Ryan Lane NerdWallet President Biden announced on Jan. 20 that most federal student loan payments would be suspended interest-free through September 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Once the suspension lifts, though, a $0 payment still may be a necessity for some borrowers. According to an October 2020 survey from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll, 45% of Americans with federal student loans of their own weren’t confident they’d be able to afford their loan payments when the payment freeze was scheduled to end last December. If you’ll need to keep paying less, here are your options.

ENROLL IN INCOME-DRIVEN REPAYMENT For a manageable payment, start with an income-driven repayment plan. “Look at income-driven repayment first because it offers the most benefits,” says Persis Yu, director of the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project. Those benefits can include forgiveness after 20 or 25 years of payments, partial interest subsidies and monthly bills as low as $0. Payments are based on adjusted gross income, family size and federal poverty

guidelines. For example, if you had an AGI of $19,000, were single and lived in the lower 48 states, you’d pay $0 for 12 months under most income-driven plans. If you already use one of these plans and your income has decreased, your payments can too. “It’s important for borrowers to realize that they can ask to have their plans recertified at any time,” Yu says. You can estimate payments under different income-driven plans with the Department of Education’s Loan Simulator.

Did you know you have safety and health protections from COVID-19 at work? Workers in California have the RIGHT to:

• • •

Protection from safety and health hazards, including COVID-19 Report an unsafe workplace Refuse to work in an unsafe condition

To file a confidential complaint about an unsafe workplace, contact your nearest Cal/OSHA district office. It is illegal for your employer to reduce your hours, fire you or otherwise retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Learn more about your RIGHTS and how to contact Cal/OSHA at dir.ca.gov/covid.

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Located at: 22w 35th Street Suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 3/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: De La Fuente Construction, Inc. 22w 35th Street Suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 02, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006221 Fictitious business name(s): CaliQT

Located at: 1149 Oakhurst Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kiana DaRacia Elliott Henderson 1149 Oakhurst Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 02, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006410 Fictitious business name(s): Triple C Auto Sales

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Located at: 9778 Oak Grove Dr Descanso, CA 91916 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Tamanika Nicole Jenkins 9778 Oak Grove Dr. Descanso, CA 91916 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005739 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua Malik Kimble 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 --Keven Earl Woods 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 22, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004946 Fictitious business name(s):

The first day of business was 06/01/1996 This business is hereby registered by the following:

San Diego, CA 92115 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004160 Fictitious business name(s):

San Diego County on March 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004405 Fictitious business name(s):

I Got Your Move --I Got Your Move Real Estate and Property Management Services

Located at: 1625 Santa Venetia Street, Apt 5206 Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Anntoinette Natasha TrottySmith 1625 Santa Venetia Street, Apt 5206 Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 23, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005838 Fictitious business name(s): J. Nicole Creating Moments

Located at: 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Miesha Daneé Jones Hall 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 --Kenya Ali Hall 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 25, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006098 Fictitious business name(s): The Firm San Diego

Located at: 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Premiere Real Estate Group 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005691 Fictitious business name(s):

B's Fashionable Kid's Wear

Located at: 303 59th St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Brittany Marie Black

303 59th St San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004457 Fictitious business name(s): The Blackberry Hook

Located at: 9051 Mira Mesa Blvd, Unit 262563 San Diego, CA 92196 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Blackberry Craft Studio LLC

1267 Willis St, Ste 200 Redding, CA 96001 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004110 Fictitious business name(s): ELSS4U

Located at: 1455 Kettner Blvd, Apt 604 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/04/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kathy R. Gumm

1455 Kettner Blvd #604 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005642 Fictitious business name(s): NewBridge School

Located at: 12285 Oak Knoll Road Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation

Bridges Elementary, A CA Corp.

12285 Oak Knoll Road Poway, CA 92064 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 20, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004346 Fictitious business name(s): Inter-Twine My Way

Located at: 13967 Hwy 94 Suite #202B Jamul, CA 91935 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Linda J. Barela

2366 Honeysprings Rd Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004925 Fictitious business name(s): Doozers Motorsports --Doozers Construction

Located at: 772 Jamacha Rd. 140 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 11/23/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: K & L Collaboration LLC

772 Jamacha Rd. 140 El Cajon, CA 92019 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005506 Fictitious business name(s): Johnny Seng --Pack Pictures

Located at: 3250 E. Virgo Rd. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: John Sengpaseuth

3250 E. Virgo Rd. San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 20, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005165 Fictitious business name(s): California Notary & Shredding

Located at: 5253 El Cajon Blvd Ste B San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CW Business Ventures, Inc

5253 El Cajon Blvd Ste B

Light Your Essence --Candle Nature

Located at: 3822 Via Escuda La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/22/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rita Cynthia Hallak 3822 Via Escuda La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004727 Fictitious business name(s): Grant Holdings, LLC

Located at: 7087 Weller St. San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego --3298 Governor Dr. #221029 San Diego, CA 92122 This business is conducted by: The first day of business was 03/21/2001 This business is hereby registered by the following: Grant Holdings LLC 7087 Weller St. San Diego, CA 92122 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004879 Fictitious business name(s): TIG Notary Services

Located at: 4427 Tremont Street #18 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 881195 San Diego, CA 92168 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Cynthia Diann Jackson 4427 Tremont Street #18 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004889 Fictitious business name(s): JD King Tech

Located at: 5144 Guava Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: JD King LLC 5144 Guava Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

Wushiland Boba

Located at: 7330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste A-106 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego --10601-G Tieerasanta Blvd., Ste 330 San Diego, CA 92124 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 08/25/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arasi US Inc 1445 Agate Creek Way Chula Vista, CA 91915 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004406 Fictitious business name(s): OO Tea

Located at: 7779 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 12/18/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: LaTasha R. Thomas (Gen. Partner) 1848 El Prado Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --Marsha K. Ryder (Gen. Partner) 209 Vista Horizon #209 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9003551 Fictitious business name(s): Lane's Transporting --True Image

Located at: 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

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LEGAL NOTICES

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin B. Lane 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 05, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004185 Fictitious business name(s):

Infinite Impressions, L.L.C.

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:

SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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.

Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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.

Hispanic Legal Immigration Service

Located at: 3855 Avocado Bl., Ste. 120g La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego --9939 Jacoby Rd., Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/10/2013 This business is hereby registered by the following: Laura Lorena Ocampo 9939 Jacoby Rd. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9003187 Fictitious business name(s):

Cherry Blossom Spa & Foot Reflexology

Located at: 11828 Rancho Bernardo Rd. San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 03/20/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: K & H Eastern Healthy Method LLC 11828 Rancho Bernardo Rd. San Diego, CA 92128 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 02, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9003953 Fictitious business name(s): NSAI Energy

Located at: 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 County of Sussex --6124 Kantor Street San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Netsales & Arts, Inc. 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 Delaware This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 08, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004555 Fictitious business name(s): Lush Serenity

Located at: 528 Woodlawn Ave Apt #E Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessica Lorine Hunter 528 Woodlawn Ave Apt #E Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004114 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 404 S. Anza St #32 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Infinite Impressions, L.L.C. 404 S. Anza St #32 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005027 Fictitious business name(s): Big Bert's Catering

Located at: 343 Inkopah Street Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Torres 343 Inkopah Street Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 16, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004261 Fictitious business name(s): Mystic Trine Naturals

Located at: 194 Richeth Rd San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/14/20 This business is hereby registered by the following: Destini Myier Lyons 194 Richeth Rd San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 10, 2026 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 ------------------------------------

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00013909CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Zonia Thompson To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Zonia Thompson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Zonia Thompson PROPOSED NAME: Sonia Thompson 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: May 17, 2021 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

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 RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00014188CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jose Enrique Depayan To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jose Enrique Depayan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jose Enrique Depayan PROPOSED NAME: Kiki Joseph Depayan 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: May 17, 2021 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

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 RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00014196CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Maureen Gertrude Crave To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Maureen Gertrude Dill filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00013189CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Diane Joy Stockton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Diane Joy Stockton PROPOSED NAME: Joy Stockton Hagin

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 RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00012681CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Yejin Kim To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Yejin Kim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Yejin Kim PROPOSED NAME: Emily Yejin Kim 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.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, PRESENT NAME: why the petition for change of Maureen Gertrude Crave name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the PROPOSED NAME: name changes described Maureen Gertrude Dill above must file a written objection that includes the NOTICE OF HEARING THE COURT ORDERS that reasons for the objection at Date: May 06, 2021 all persons interested in this least two court days before Time: 8:30 A.M. matter appear before this the matter is scheduled to be Dept. C-61 court at the hearing indicated heard and must appear at NO HEARING WILL below to show cause, if any, the hearing to show cause OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE why the petition for change of why the petition should not name should not be granted. be granted. If no written (Due to the COVID-19 Any person objecting to the objection is timely filed, the pandemic, which poses name changes described court may grant the petition a substantial risk to the above must file a written without a hearing. health and welfare of court objection that includes the personnel and the public, reasons for the objection at NOTICE OF HEARING rendering presence in, least two court days before Date: May 10, 2021 or access to, the court's the matter is scheduled to be Time: 8:30 A.M. facilities unsafe, and heard and must appear at Dept. C-61 pursuant to the emergency the hearing to show cause NO HEARING WILL why the petition should not OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California be granted. If no written and General Orders of the objection is timely filed, the (Due to the COVID-19 Presiding Department of court may grant the petition pandemic, which poses the San Diego Superior without a hearing. a substantial risk to the Court, the following Order health and welfare of court is made: NOTICE OF HEARING personnel and the public, Date: May 17, 2021 rendering presence in, NO HEARING WILL Time: 8:30 A.M. or access to, the court's OCCUR ON THE DATE Dept. C-61 facilities unsafe, and SPECIFIED IN THE NO HEARING WILL pursuant to the emergency ORDER TO SHOW OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE orders of the Chief Justice CAUSE. of the State of California (Due to the COVID-19 and General Orders of the The court will review the pandemic, which poses Presiding Department of documents filed as of the date a substantial risk to the the San Diego Superior specified on the Order to health and welfare of court Court, the following Order Show Cause for Change of personnel and the public, is made: Name (JC Form #NC-120). rendering presence in, or access to, the court's NO HEARING WILL If all requirements for a facilities unsafe, and OCCUR ON THE DATE name change have been met pursuant to the emergency SPECIFIED IN THE as of the date specified, and orders of the Chief Justice ORDER TO SHOW no timely written objection of the State of California CAUSE. has been received (required and General Orders of the at least two court days Presiding Department of The court will review the the San Diego Superior documents filed as of the date before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Court, the following Order specified on the Order to Name (JC Form #NC-100) is made: Show Cause for Change of will be granted without a Name (JC Form #NC-120). hearing. One certified copy NO HEARING WILL of the Order Granting the OCCUR ON THE DATE If all requirements for a SPECIFIED IN THE name change have been met Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. ORDER TO SHOW as of the date specified, and CAUSE. no timely written objection If all the requirements have has been received (required not been met as of the date The court will review the at least two court days specified, the court will mail documents filed as of the date before the date specified), the the petitioner a written order specified on the Order to Petition for Change of with further directions. Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) Name (JC Form #NC-120). will be granted without a If a timely objection is filed, hearing. One certified copy the court will set a remote If all requirements for a of the Order Granting the

A RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00008040CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Heather O'Neill on behalf of Karys O'Neill-Kelly To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Heather O'Neill on behalf of Karys O'Neill-Kelly filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karys Sage O'Neill-Kelly PROPOSED NAME: Karys Sage O'Neill 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: May 12, 2021 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment 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, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Branch 37-2021-00039100CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Andrew L Shorb To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jonathan Michael Lin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jonathan Michael Lin PROPOSED NAME: Mica Lin 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: April 26, 2021 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 RESPONDENT 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

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mail of a future remote hearing date.

signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment 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 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00012218CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Erin Michelle Bradford To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Erin Michelle Bradford filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Erin Michelle Bradford PROPOSED NAME: Erin Michelle Justin-Scott 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: May 04, 2021 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 RESPONDENT 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 Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Branch 37-2020-00034295CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Share KeShelle Mylove Glasper To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Share KeShelle Mylove Glasper filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Share KeShelle Mylove Glasper

LEGAL NOTICES 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00010079CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Abigail Avendano and Jose Valencia on behalf of a minor

(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 RESPONDENT 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 Attachment 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

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Fair Housing Marketing Plan that the following community is currently accepting applications for residency as of April 23, 2021. TELACU Southbay Manor (202 PRAC) 650 E. 14th St., National City CA 91950 T 619.477.0711  TTY 323.622.0006  Email – southbaymanor@TELACU.com To be eligible for the Section 202 PRAC project, the primary applicant must be 62 years of age or older, meet HUD established annual income level, and the project’s

potential residents are in numerical order based on the waiting list number assigned.

PROPOSED NAME: Angela Aylani Valencia Avendano

employees and the residents we serve our priority. With that in mind, please be

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All potential applicants are notified per the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Handbook 4350.3 Rev.-1, Change 4 and the Affirmative

PRESENT NAME: Angela Aylani Avendano

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE

Why Have a Black

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Maternal Health Week?

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Abigail Avendano and Jose Valencia on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

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 court at the hearing indicated why the petition for change of name should not be granted. below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of Any person objecting to the name changes described name should not be granted. above must file a written Any person objecting to the objection that includes the name changes described reasons for the objection at above must file a written least two court days before objection that includes the the matter is scheduled to be reasons for the objection at heard and must appear at least two court days before the hearing to show cause the matter is scheduled to be why the petition should not heard and must appear at be granted. If no written the hearing to show cause objection is timely filed, the why the petition should not court may grant the petition be granted. If no written without a hearing. objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition NOTICE OF HEARING without a hearing. Date: May 04, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. NOTICE OF HEARING Dept. 61 Date: April 26, 2021

No hearing will occur at the above date.

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Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) requirements. You may obtain a copy of the TSP by

PROPOSED NAME: Share Keshelle Mylove Easter

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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calling the number listed above. Complete applications are placed on the project waiting list by date and time received and assigned the next number on the waiting list. Selection of potential residents are in numerical order based on the waiting list number assigned.

Issues in women’s health, and Black women’s health in particular, have become a public health crisis. Rates of maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) are high in the United States.The incidence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) was 166% higher for U.S. Black women than White women from 2012 to 2015. To help mitigate SMM, the

Applicants must also meet HUD established annual income level, and the project’s

Institutes of Health: Black women and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women have rates of maternal mortality that are about two to three times higher than White and Hispanic women. In order to dramatically reduce avoidable incidents of MMM, and promote safe pregnancy and childbirth for all women, the biomedical community

A range of risk factors from preconception through pregnancy and postpartum

Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) requirements. You may obtain a copy of the TSP by calling the community. Complete applications are placed on the project waiting list by date and time received and assigned the next number on the waiting list. Selection of

TELACU Residential Management, Inc. considers the health and safety of our advised that the corporate office and all communities are closed to the public. Applications will not be available in person due to COVID-19 and will only be available by mail and on the website listed below. An application may be requested by calling the facility listed above. You may also have an application mailed to you or you can download the application directly by going to TRM.TELACU.com. For further information on TELACU owned and/or managed properties that are currently accepting applications for residency, please contact TELACU Residential Management, Inc. at 323.838.8556. 1248 Goodrich Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90022.

CDC

No-Appointment-Needed!

COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities To view a list of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments by Day, go to the COVID19 Information Page at www.sandiegocounty.gov. • First-come, first-served • Walk-up only (No drive-thru) • Bring to your appointment: ■ A mask to wear for the duration of your visit. ■ Photo ID/documentation

Friday 4/16

Southwestern College Otay Lakes 900 Otay Lakes Rd. Chula Vista 91910 Serving South Bay zip codes only 9:30AM – 3:30PM

Regular Appointment-Required COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Visit the county’s vaccine webpage or myturn.ca.gov to find appointments throughout the county. Additionally, for those interested and eligible, there are appointments currently available at: San Diego State University (through MyTurn) Wednesday 4/14. SOURCE: County of San Diego

Black Mamas Matter Alliance is sponsoring the third annual Black Maternal Health Week from April 11 - 17 to raise awareness of the problem; enrich the dialogue surrounding Black maternal health; promote solutions, policies, and research; and increase community involvement. “Much of the current research on MMM focuses on the medical cause of death—such as cardiovascular conditions, hypertension, hemorrhages, and thromboembolism— but not the larger environmental context. Thus, little research exists examining the root causes of the racial disparities in maternal health in the United States,” says Samia Noursi, Ph.D., ORWH’s Associate Director for Science Policy, Planning, and Analysis. Here are some sobering facts, according to the National

needs to better uncover the root causes of MMM and find best practices and policies to address it in the U.S. Social determinants of health (SDOH) adversely affect pregnant women. SDOH influence root causes of persistent MMM disparities: environmental stressors, access to care and adequate nutrients, provider-held implicit biases, and other factors. The good news is, there are potential solutions: changes to practice and policy - and awareness. Learn more about Black Maternal Health at https://blackmamasmatter. org or contact The San Diego County Black Infant Health (BIH), located at 286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92114. Call (619) 266-7466 or Email BIH at bih@neighborhoodhouse.org for more information on how to support yourself or someone you love.

Learn About Redistricting & You! Voice & Viewpoint Newswire At a time when voting rights and fair representation are under threat across the U,S., the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) will present a live question and answer period to help Californians answer the question, “What is Redistricting?” Here are the details: What: CRC Redistricting Basics Presentation

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Where: Live streamed at WeDrawTheLinesCA.org To Register: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/446282249800562 Find out: • What is redistricting? • What is fair representation? • Why is it important? • What will be considered when drawing maps? • How can you get involved?

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DEFER STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS Federal student loan payments can be paused via deferment and forbearance. Deferment is tied to events like losing your job or undergoing cancer treatment. If you’re eligible, this option can keep payments at $0. For example, an unemployment deferment may be possible if you work fewer than 30 hours per week. If your hours were cut, but your household’s earnings are too high for an income-driven plan, deferment may make sense. The government also covers all the accruing interest on subsidized loans during deferment. Deferment is often available for up to three years, but you have to reapply periodically.

Payments are currently suspended interest-free via a special administrative forbearance. When that break ends, your servicer can grant you a discretionary forbearance, potentially without paperwork. But besides no bills, that type of forbearance offers few benefits. “Forbearance is a last resort,” Mayotte says. “It’s either that or you’re going to go delinquent or default.”

GETTING READY

The most important thing to do now is understand your options. Do the following: • CHECK INFO ONLINE. Log on to your servicer’s website to check your contact information and payment amount. If you’re not sure who your servicer is, visit the Federal Student Aid

website. Mayotte says to beware of companies reaching out and offering help for a fee; your servicer will never charge you. • G AT H E R PA P E RWO R K . Applications can require documentation like pay stubs, which Buchanan says must be from the past three or four months when you submit your forms. If you applied now, you’d likely have to do so again with more current information. But you can get a head start by figuring out what you’ll need and filling out what you can. • SET A REMINDER. With payments set to resume in October, plan to submit your requests over the summer. “If you wait until the day before your due date in the month when 30 million people are going into repayment,” Buchanan says, “call times are going to be long.”

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.232.5683

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10 : 30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379 #

10 A.M.Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook www.facebook.com/stpaulsumcsd Rev. Dr. Eugenio Raphael

Food distribution Monday walk up noon-3 P.M., Wednesday drive up noon-3 P.M., Thursday walk up noon-3 P.M. Diaper Program Thursday Noon - 2 P.M.

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

“Come Worship With Us”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

Mesa View Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

619-234-5506 • Fax 619 234-8732 Email: newhopeadm@gmail.com

619.469.4916 • NABC.ORG Email: newassurancebaptistchurch@yahoo.com

858.485.6110 • www.mesaview.org Email: mvbcadmin@mesaview.org

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube, Sunday School Lesson Immediately following service. 12 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Live Stream on Facebook, 2P.M. on Youtube

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD! ” Psalms 122:1

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

9 : 30 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube and on bethelamesd.com

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream Facebook 6: 30 P.M. Wednesday Live Stream Bible Study

“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

We are using YouTube under our website of www.mesaview.org or www.YouTube.com 8 : 45 A .M. Sunday School Class - Via Zoom Call Contact Office for details 10 A .M. Sunday Service • 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Visit our site for previous sermons: www.mesaview.org

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 11: 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m. Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 12 p.m. & 6 : 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

2701 East 8th Street National City, CA 91950

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

619.266.2411 • www.bethelbc.com bethel@bethelbc.com

619.670.6208 • www.totaldeliverance.org Fax: 619.825.3930 • Mail : P.O. 1698, Spring Valley, CA 91979

The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Sunday In the Know Bible Study 8 : 00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service 1: 00-2 : 30 p.m.

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

Sunday Morning Prayer 6 : 00 & Worship 7: 30 a.m. Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m. Morning Worship Youth & Children’s Church 11: 00 a.m. Community Prayer (Hemera) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat . 7: 30 a.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7: 30 p.m. Mid Week Prayer Wednesday 12 : 00 noon and 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 8 : 00 a.m. Sunday Christian Education (Sunday School) 9 : 30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 p.m. Wednesday W.O.W. • Worship on Wednesday (Bible Study) 7: 00 p.m.

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

Eagles Nest

Christian Center

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.266.2293 • jwarren@sdvoice.info www.facebook.com/EaglesNestCenter

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619.264.3369

Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m. Second Worship 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 7: 00 p.m. Cox Cable Channel 23 / 24

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m. Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m. New Membership Orientation BTU 6 : 00 p.m. Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

Sunday Services: Bible Study: 9 : 00 a.m. • Worship: 11: 00 a.m.

Pastor Antonio D. Johnson

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Online or Dial: 1(669) 900-6833 Meeting ID : 747 601 3471 • Passcode: 626024 _ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7476013471?pwd = O GdGbnVMZ0xORzVGaENMa203QWVNQT09 Meeting ID : 747 601 3471 • Passcode: church

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OBITUARIES Claudia B. Benning

James Arthor Norwood

Harvey Recia Jones Sr.

SUNRISE

11/5/1951

9/4/1954

7/20/1924

SUNSET

3/8/2021

3/17/2021

3/18/2021

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A walk through was held on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale Memory Chapel. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. CLAUDIA B. BENNING “Bonnie”, 69 of San Diego, CA, transitioned March 8, 2021 at UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center. She was the daughter born to the union of the late Claudia G. Benning and the late Noble Benning Sr. on November 5, 1951. Bonnie, as everyone called her had a heart of gold and would help anyone at any time if she could. She loved her family. Even her friends become family. She knew no strangers. Bonnie retired from General Motors early with the help of her best friend Steve Davila. He made it possible for her when she was first diagnosed with the lung disease called Sarcoidosis at the tender age of 35. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, talking to her friends and family via chat or phone, going to church, reading her daily bread, laughing with her loved ones, bingo and dressing her beloved Bella. Bonnie is survived by her three children and one honorary child, Sinus M. Shephard, Lakewood, OH, Eboni M. Shephard, Glendale, AZ, Melissa McNeil (Terrance), Elyria, OH, and David A. Lucky, Louisville, KY; Twelve Grandchildren, Takia F, Tiera S., Anthony F. II, Thomas P., Taquana S, Aaliyah P, Khadijah P, Malik S., Eionna S., Samantha S, and Gabriel S; Seven Great Grandchildren; Her ever so loving nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews and 3 brother and 5 sisters. Proceeding her death is her daughter Baby Girl Shephard, her sisters Deborah Ann Montague, and Mary Francis Benning.

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A walk through was held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale Memory Chapel. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Linda Vista Second Baptist. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. JAMES ARTHOR NORWOOD was born September 4, 1954 in San Diego, California to the late James W. Norwood and Eula Mae Norwood. He was the third child in a family of five children. He was affectionately known as “Point” to many around the community of Linda Vista. James attended Linda Vista Elementary, Montgomery Junior High and will forever be a Komet of Kearny High School c/o 1972. After attending Mesa Junior College, James received his bachelor’s in business management from San Diego State University in 1977. James accepted Christ at an early age as a faithful member of Linda Vista Second Baptist Church. His complete love and devotion to the Lord lead him to become Deacon Chairman of the church leading the Men’s Ministry, more specifically being the welcoming face and warm spirit for everyone who were “sick or shut in”. His calling was to be a comfort to as many people as possible and he never wavered in his commitment to visiting anyone in need. James met the love of his life Patricia Lynn Dean and they were united in holy matrimony on April 2, 1977. Two children were blessed to this union “James & Alisa”. James enjoyed an incredible career as a Credit Manager working over 40 years for companies like Industrial Computer Source, Hanson and Ferguson. He retired from his working career in March of 2020 and was indeed focused on his next phase of life, continuing to show his extreme love of family. James was always overjoyed with being able to spend time with his “babies”, he loved being called Pop-Pop (or Poppi by his youngest grandchildren). James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Eula Mae Norwood, his sister Gwendolyn Joyce Anderson and his great niece Taren Cooper. James was called home to rest on March 17, 2021. Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia L. Norwood; two children, James A. Norwood (Kira) & Alisa Howry (Keenan); three siblings, sister Jean Brown (Charlie), brother Donald Ray Norwood (Terri) and sister Michelle Yvette Norwood-Wyatt; six grandchildren, Amaryss Todd, A’mya Norwood, Amari Norwood (their mother Kyla), Keenan Howry II, Alessya Howry & Nyala Levvi; mother and father in law Theresa Dean & Larry Marion along with a host of other very special nieces, nephews, cousins, church members, neighbors and friends.

Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us — we feel them in so many special ways —

through friends they always cared about and

dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of wisdom we still carry with

us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us —For everywhere their special love lives on.

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A walk through was held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale Memory Chapel. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Church of the Loving God. Interment at El Camino Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. HARVEY RECIA JONES, SR., was born July 20, 1924 to Bennie & Luella Jones in Midlothian, Oklahoma. He was the seventh child of eight children. Harvey attended Fredrick Douglas High where he drove the school bus for his classmates. While driving the school bus, a high school Beauty Queen named Maxine somehow found a way to “own” the seat behind this handsome blue eyed young man… and the rest became history. On May 20, 1944 at the age of 17 and 19 they became one. Maxine became his “Tootsie”. Their marriage lasted 75 years. Eight children were born to this union. Harvey was drafted into the Army. After serving his time in the Army he accepted the calling from God to become a Pastor. On October 12, 1952 he was ordained as the Pastor of The Church of the Living God (C.W.F.F.), Temple Number 44, Fresno CA. The young couple along with three little ones later moved to San Diego, CA. The church name was later changed to Church of the Loving God. He was a dedicated Bible teaching Pastor for 40 years. After his retirement from the ministry, he served under his son Harvey Jones, Jr. until he could not serve any longer. Along with being a minister, Harvey went on to study Greek and Hebrew at a local college, he had a Biblical segment on the radio, he owned a plumbing business, several income properties, and started Harajo’s Janitorial Service. He was a humble man who never talked about his accomplishments or looked for accolades. He had a deep love for his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and members of his flock. Everyone that knew him felt his love. Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine (Tootsie) Jones. Parents, Bennie and Luella Jones, brothers, Willie Jones, Bennie Jones, Jr.; five sisters; Alma Jones, May Lacy, Lillie Sneed, Ina Ragsdale and Idella Pope; one daughter; Alma Jeanice Agnew; one grandson, Haven Jones; three great grandsons; Quinton Agnew, Dontae Hampton and Haven Jones, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughters; Helia P. Jones-McFalls (Bob), Merry A. Jones (Don Axt) and Gaye J. Jordan (Derryll); sons: Harvey R. Jr. (Doreen), Harvis R. Jones (Emmy), Harvus R. Jones (Arnessa) and Hurvey R. Jones, Sr. (Veronica); 27 grandchildren, 52 great-children, 28 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and so many that loved to call him “Pops” and “Old man”.

Josie Mistretta SUNRISE 12/25/1922

SUNSET 3/12/2021

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A walk through was held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale Memory Chapel. A Mass of CHRISTIAN BURIAL was held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (San Diego). Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. On Christmas day in 1922, JOSIE was born Giuseppina in the small town of Alcamo, Sicily. She was the fourth of five girls born to Vincenzo and Ninfa Lo Monaco. Giuseppina was named after her Grandfather Giuseppe, but they all called her Josie. As a young girl she and her sisters took care of her Nonna Maria who was bedridden for 14 years. She enjoyed playing the role of Mary when her Aunt Rosa had the yearly event for St. Joseph. She attended church so much and participated in Mass, choir, and other activities, that everyone was sure she would become a nun. As children her and her sisters learned many useful skills, sewing, knitting, crocheting and cooking. She became so skilled at crocheting, a business developed. Josie met her future husband Frank Mistretta at her sister Maria and Frank’s older brother Saverio’s wedding. She was 12 years old and he was 13 years old. When World War II broke out, Frank was drafted into the Army, before he left, he whispered in her ear, “Don’t you get engaged”. She only shared it with her mom, so when any suitor came, her Dad would say “no engagements till after the war, don’t want my daughter to be a widow “. True to his word they got married on Nov. 29th 1947. They had two children Benny and Lena. After 8 years of marriage, they finally received their Visa to come to America. The family arrived in Detroit, Michigan in December, 1955. After 3 years of Detroit winters, she developed severe pneumonia. In February of 1959 her husband traveled to San Diego, California. When he arrived, he called and told her to sell everything in the house and “get out here “. After a long train ride, she and her two children arrived on the day before Easter, March of 1959. She continued to be creative with her hands from sewing at Ratner’s factory to Baking Bread for St. Joseph’s Feast Day. Loving her Family became her whole life after the passing of her husband in 1980. She lived to care for her two children, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Although She never had a formal Education, she had many years of Wisdom, Enthusiasm, and Knowledge to share. She would always say in Italian “do good and forget about it, do bad and think about it “. Crocheting, Cooking, and Gambling were her three favorite things she enjoyed. As a family they all learned to play poker for the holidays and weekends. She was a fantastic cook, no one could come over without her making them sit and eat. (Thank you for being a good cook.) On March 12th at 7:30pm The Lord Called her home. At 98 years of age, She passed peacefully in her sleep. She had a lifelong prayer, “Lord take me after being ill for 3 days and in my sleep “. Her prayer was answered. (We Love you Mama!)

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BUSINESS NEWS 2021 DIVERSITY REPORT:

Black Females 58% Less Likely to Be Hired in Government Voice & Viewpoint Newswire New data reveals that qualified Black females are 58% less likely to be hired for a government job than their White male counterparts, according to new research from Governmentjobs.com, the leading public sector job board. Based on an analysis of over 17 million applications over a two-year time period, the data identifies disparities throughout the hiring process by race, ethnicity, and gender. The goal of the report is to increase awareness of the inequities and spur change.

must apply at a significantly higher rate than any other racial group to maintain that representation. Despite constituting 28% of applications, only 18% of public sector hires are Black.

While diverse candidates are well-represented in government, the 2021 Diversity in Public Sector Hiring Report reveals that Black candidates

However, the report does offer some bright spots. Key findings include evidence for how government agencies

The most significant drop-off is prior to the interview stage. Black females who are qualif ied for positions (referred to as "eligible" in the report) were 39% less likely to be offered an interview than their White male counterparts.

Common Tools Can

Save You Time, Money on Taxes By Liz Weston NerdWallet Receipts, like memories, tend to fade with time. That’s just one reason to digitize and track tax-related information. The right apps and habits can save space, time, money and hassle - but only if you use them. “Apps should make things easier, not more complicated,” says Clare Levison, a certified public accountant in Blacksburg, Virginia. “The definition of a good app is what works for you, not the one that’s the trendiest.”

USE TOOLS YOU ALREADY HAVE Apps don’t have to be elaborate. The camera on your phone, for example, can capture receipts and other documentation. Levison recommends regularly transferring those images to a designated folder in your photo app to make them easier to find later. “You don’t want those photos mixed in with all your other selfies and whatever,” Levison says. Similarly, you can create folders in your email account to collect tax-related documents. If you’re

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hiring party did not have access to the candidate’s personally identifiable information (PII), and therefore could not prejudge them by their name, the neighborhood they lived in, or the college they attended. The increase in interviews led to a 33% increase in hiring.

New data reveals that qualified Black females are 58% less likely to be hired for a government job than White males.

can improve equitable hiring practices. Hiding personally identifiable information on applications during the early screening process and using a scoring rubric in interviews

have proven to reduce the possibility of conscious or unconscious bias due to race, ethnicity, and gender. Black females were 26% more likely to be interviewed when the

The key is to keep information safe and accessible, which means choosing electronic over paper wherever possible. Paper is bulky, inefficient and Photo credit: Alex Nemo Hanse vulnerable to all kinds of an active investor, for examdisasters, including fire and ple, you can put your trade flood. Ink can fade. Also, confirmations there (or set paper documents can cost up a filter so the confirmayou more. tions are routed there automatically). If you purchase supplies for your business online, a folder can collect emailed receipts.

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Research Methodology The research included in the report includes data collected from NEOGOV’s applicant tracking system that serves city, county, and state governments across the country. From the beginning of 2018 to the end of 2019, NEOGOV analyzed 16 million applicants by race and ethnicity and 17.4 million applicants by gender. Additionally, data was collected from a survey conducted by NEOGOV in September 2020 that included 2,700 minority job seekers who applied for public sector positions. SOURCE: Governmentjobs.com

Sometimes, specialized apps can make sense. Scanner apps can help you capture tax-related paperwork, and some have optical character recognition that allows you to turn images into editable — and searchable — files.

household goods. Apps that create expense reports, such as Expensify or Everlance, can help gig workers and other self-employed people track business-related costs. Wright, the much-audited CPA, swears by apps that help track mileage, such as MileIQ, TripLog or Everlance.

If you have an iPhone or iPad and itemize your expenses, ItsDeductible and iDonatedIt can help you track charitable gifts throughout the year and find values for noncash donations, such as clothes and

“Many of these apps are easy to maintain and allow you to track and distinguish between business or personal use,” Wright says. “They’re so simple you can do that while you’re in line at the supermarket.”

CONSIDER SPECIALIZED APPS TO MAKE IT EASY

Another commonplace tool that can be helpful, especially for anyone claiming business expenses or mileage, is a calendar app. These records can help document meetings with clients, business travel and other potentially deductible events. “The IRS auditor always asks for a copy of my calendar,” says Leonard Wright, a San Diego CPA who’s been audited four times. Calendar records should be kept for at least seven years, which is how long the IRS typically has to audit you. (There’s no time limit if the agency suspects tax fraud, however, so be sure your choice of electronic calendar lets you retain enough history. ) You also need to regularly download monthly statements from your financial institutions, says Kelley C. Long, a CPA and personal finance specialist in Chicago. If the IRS suspects you’ve underreported income, it may ask for bank and brokerage statements. If you use a credit card for business or other tax-related purposes, those statements can help support your deductions.

BE SURE YOU’RE STORING FOR THE LONG TERM Ideally, your computer and phone are already being backed up into the cloud so that you can access your data if the devices are lost, stolen or destroyed. If not, you want to make sure that at least your tax information is regularly transferred to a secure cloud storage system or other safe, off-site location.

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BLACK HISTORY ever, of Southerners making the journey or granting power of attorney to family or friends to reclaim their slaves.

1852 PASSING OF CALIFORNIA’S FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW When California entered the Union in 1850, its state constitution banned slavery. However, less than a year into statehood, White, southern-born politicians began stumping for legal protections for slavers who brought bondspeople into California when it was a federal territory. Prior to statehood, it was common for slave-owners to bring slaves to the gold fields and promise emancipation for a limited work period (basically indentured servitude). The freed slaves stayed in California at the end of the agreed time, while their “owner” returned home. All that changed in 1852. New state assemblyman Henry Crabb led a coalition of proslavery politicians who argued Blacks freed in California prior to statehood were still slaves and should be returned to their owners.

Crabb and company’s Fugitive Slave Bill passed the state assembly quickly, but stalled in the Senate. The proslavery faction gained the moderate vote by setting a one-year limit on slave reclamation, and the bill passed. It is unknown whether the Black community was alerted to California’s Fugitive Slave Law before the consequences were felt. There are historical records, how-

Though at least one case did make it to the State Supreme Court, both judges at the time were proslavery and ruled slave reclamation constitutional. The termination clause in the law proved pointless, as well - it was extended through 1855. The loose interpretation of the law also meant that not all slaves were deported back to the South; slaves were “informally” kept in California until 1864, despite its status as a “Free State”.

1960 FOUNDING OF THE STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE (SNCC) Black college students at Shaw University

in North Carolina formed the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Based on the ideas of Reverend James Lawson and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the student organization was dedicated to challenging segregation through nonviolent demonstration and protest. In 1961, SNCC worked with CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) to launch the Freedom Riders campaign. Unfortunately, by the early 1970s, t he g roup had largely disintegrated. However, it continues to influence youth activism today.