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By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Supporters of a bill that would have increased diversity among civil service employees at all levels across California state government are blasting Gov. Newsom for vetoing the legislation. Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) introduced the legislation, which would have required all state boards and commissions to have at least one member from an underrepresented community. Called the “Upward Mobility” bill, supporters say the legislation would have also opened up pathways to Blacks and other minorities for promotions, higher salaries and recruitment for state government jobs.

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According to Holden, there is documented evidence that some state agencies — the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California See LEADERS page 8

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Report revealed startling news: deaths due to gun violence, specifically amongst teenagers and children, have risen over the past year.

Gun Violence

According to the Gun Violence Archive, a website that tracks shootings from more than 7,500 sources across the United States, there were 991 gun violence deaths among people 17 or younger in 2019. Comparatively, that number jumped to 1,375 gun violence deaths in 2020, a marginal spike.

Combating By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer

On the heels of the worst pandemic of our lifetime comes a new yet familiar threat: gun violence. An October 11 article by the Associated

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Families Surviving

CANCER SURVIVORS PROVIDE SUPPORT, FILL GAPS

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By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer

Moderna Says its

Low-Dose COVID Shot Works For Kids 6 to 11

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By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer Moderna said Monday, October 25, that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer joins its rival Pfizer in moving toward expanding shots to children.

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Pfizer's kid-size vaccine doses are closer to widespread use. They are undergoing evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration for youngsters in nearly the same age group, 5 to 11, and could be available by early November. The company's vaccine already is authorized for anyone 12 or older.

Moderna hasn't yet gotten the go-ahead to offer its vaccine to teens but is studying lower doses in younger children while it waits. Researchers tested two shots for the 6- to 11-yearolds, given a month apart, that each contained half the dose given to adults. Preliminary results showed

Community-based support groups provide one-on-one connections and can positively impact health outcomes for African American and other women of color with breast cancer. Two such organizations are Many Shades of Pink, founded by Wendy Shurelds, and the Rock Church’s Cancer Care Ministry, founded by Tamela

Reed. Both groups’ founders are African American women and cancer survivors. The death of a dear friend who lost her battle with breast cancer was painful for Wendy Shurelds and infused her with the passion to serve others. She formed Many Shades of Pink, which offers breast cancer support for women of color, after her own journey with the disease. See SURVIVORS page 8

Dec. 2020. A Chester County, Pa., Health Department worker fills a syringe with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before administering it. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

vaccinated children developed virus-fighting antibodies similar to levels that young adults produce after full-strength shots, Moderna said in a news release. The study involved 4,753 children ages 6 to 11 who got either the vaccine or See MODERNA page 8

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION A New Vision of Safety Starts with The Redistricting Dialogue and Collaboration Conspiracy and “Us” By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint As we move closer to publishing the proposed new electoral districts here and around the country, based upon the 2020 ten year census we see an attempt at history repeating itself in the area of voter suppression at all levels. The drawing of new boundaries so as to weaken the voting strength of people of color while increasing the power of the White vote, even when numbers are down, is one example of the conspiracy. What is a conspiracy by definition? It’s an agreement by two or more people to engage in an illegal activity. Across this country, Republicans, who are predominantly White, have redefined voting laws and procedures in over 22 states. They have reduced voting times, precincts and locations for ballot box returns. This is all before the 2020 Census was completed. We know that Blacks and Latinos have been undercounted. We know that, as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Section V of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in

2013, The Department of Justice’s review of changes in voting districts as proposed by the Redistricting under the 2020 Census no longer exists. We know that those cases challenging gerrymandered districts will probably be upheld when they reach the U.S. Supreme Court with its conservative, Trumpappointed majority on the bench. And, we know that without the Department of Justice’s overview of the term “Communities of Interest” (COI), as used in the Census, some groups are using those words to mean communities of “business interests”, like the Rolando community not wanting to be in District Four of the City of San Diego because of the number of perceived African-American families or residents. Small groups of unified Whites can have proposed boundaries redrawn to suit their interest if others are not participating in the process. We have proposed new districts for all levels of government in California. It’s time we got involved before others do so for us. Remember, if you are not seated at the table, then most likely you are on the menu.

The Floyd Case May Change The Worldview Of America By Reginald Blount Adjunct Professor at FSCJ T he G e orge Floyd case is not just a case against officer Dereck Chauvin, it’s a case that could redefine how America is viewed across the globe. On May 25, 2020, Officer Dereck Chauvin was recorded with his knee in the neck of a handcuffed, face down George Floyd for over 9 minutes, while two other officers assisted in the restraint and one stood to watch. Several bystanders including medical professionals were pleading with the officer to allow Floyd to breathe. Chauvin continued with his knee on Floyd’s neck even after he appeared unconscious. The incident sent shock waves throughout the world. Paramedics arriving on the scene attempted to feel for a pulse in the unresponsive Floyd while Chauvin continued with his knee in Floyd’s neck. America is not immune to police misconduct. Since the Rodney King videotaped beating in 1991, the camcorder, now the (Cell Phone) has been critical in showing questionable police tactics throughout the country. There has been an outcry from black communities for decades that this is normal behavior by police when dealing with minority suspects. But video recordings have somewhat leveled the playing field of evidence. It would appear that police and their legal teams have

adjusted to recorded evidence by demonizing the victim’s credibility with the common explanations that drugs were in the victim’s systems giving them unusual superhuman strength or the Police feared for their life, thus causing further police aggression to control or kill the suspect. The U.S. Supreme court’s 1985 decision that the perception from a police officer to use deadly force is squarely in the hands of that officer. This has proven problematic in the use of deadly force and has further complicated any reasonable means of justice for victims and their families by police actions. An exoneration of Dereck Chauvin could have worldwide implications as America may be viewed as a nation of unfairness, unjust laws, and rules of engagement stacked heavily against its citizens, especially people of color. Evan a guilty verdict will not erase what the world saw on that May 25th evening, as a handcuffed defenseless George Floyd died in real-time at the hands of law enforcement. Reginald Blount is a former city council candidate, retired military veteran, public policy analyst for the newly formed National Frontline (Jacksonv ille), and Adjunct Professor at FSCJ. The post The Floyed Case May Change The Worldview Of America first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.

By Roger Caldwell NNPA Newswire Contributor

Gentrification is the hot buzz word that the billionaire developers use for urban renewal. Essentially, they come into old dilapidated neighborhoods in the cities, and they level the communities to the ground, then they transfer them into a moderate technological showplace, with all the bells and whistles. Their projects are joint partnerships with federal, state, local, and large developers.

units affordable, and 20% market rate and subsidized. Invictus Development Corporation out of Tampa was chosen to build the development, and they have received the “golden brick award.” A portion of the units are designated for the homeless, and the President Paula Rhodes is a mission-based executive, with a corporation that focuses on lower income communities.

After the news story, everyone involved in this project has ideas about how to improve the conditions, but Paula Rhodes; President of Invictus Development shared with me some of her thoughts, frustrations and some of her challenges to make the complex, safe and a beautiful place to live.

The first time you drive by the facility, it appears that you have left the community, and for a moment you are in a high-scale community. The complex is a project to be proud of, with quality, a mix of affordable housing, and can change the thinking in the community.

meet and talk about concerns and prevention recommendations with the city, the police, community leaders, residents, and be transparent. Very few people have reached out to her, and her door was open to me. President Rhodes also talked about a Safety Taskforce recommendation, and she was wondering what happened to the community Resource police officer, from the Orlando Police Department. She also talked about a resident council working with the complex management, pastors, and community leaders.

The first thing President Rhodes told me was that she was open to

There are many advantages and disadvantages to gentrification, but many poor people will be displaced, and this is a reality of doing business now in America. This is taking place in all the major cities across the country, and the projects and partnerships will continue to grow and prosper. As more affluent people move back to the cities, property values increase, and occupancy rate increases. Just recently, WFTV Channel 9 reporter Karen Parks exposed a story entitled, “Everything’s out of whack: Parramore Oaks residents raise concerns about community safety.” Many community leaders were upset with the reporting, but it needed to be exposed, because there was shooting in the park near the complex. This excellent reporting challenged everyone in the community to take some action. The Parramore area has been a persistent problem with crime, drugs, homelessness, and prostitution. Back in 2007, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pledged to revitalize the area, and get the drug thugs off the corners. This operation was called “Operation Delta,” and in 20 days the Orlando Police Department made 234 arrests, but the operation eventually did not stay in place. There are other operations that were very successful with crime, and illegal drug sales, but it appears eventually the criminals win. On October 29, 2019, Parramore Oaks Phase 1 was opened, with much fanfare, and 80% of the

Somewhere during the pandemic there was a shutdown, a lack of communication with the tenants, no resident council/organization, and the criminals again are winning. The gates are being vandalized, the alarm systems are consistently broken, elevators are being vandalized, and drugs are being sold out in the open. The complex has been open less than two years and this is only the first phase. In order for the crime, vandalisms to stop, there must be a collaborative effort of the tenants, Invictus Development, The Orlando Police Department, The City of Orlando, and community leaders working in concert, to make the complex safe and something everyone is proud of.

Gentrification does not have to displace the entire community, but dialogue and collaboration must be high on the list. A crime prevention operation needs to stay in place, to change the face of the community, and eliminate crime. The residents must care about the complex, stop vandalism, feel safe, and be proud of their new home, and beautiful property.

Will it Be Déjà Vu for 2022? By Julianne Malveaux It was great to see President Barack Obama in Richmond, Virginia, campaigning with former governor and current gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on October 23. He reminded me of a college pep rally cheerleader in some ways, encouraging people to get out and vote for McAuliffe and do it now since Virginia has early voting. The cheerleader description is not meant to be disparaging. Except for the gray hair he joked about, Obama appeared youthful and energized as he moved around the stage, voice booming. He also seemed wise as he talked

about what is at stake in Virginia, nothing less than our democracy. Can Obama's enthusiasm overcome Virginia's historical pattern? Their odd-year elections usually yield a governor in the opposite party of the presidential winner, which means that McAuliffe's opponent, an acolyte of the former President, is giving the former governor a run for his money. Virginia went blue in 2020, with President Biden carrying the state by 10 points. Since then, though, Biden's approval ratings have plummeted. That, combined with the historical pattern, suggests that the race is a toss-up. If Democrats lose gov-

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ernor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey on November 2, both of which pollsters describe as close, that may bode ill for 2022 congressional elections. Democrats already hold a very narrow margin in the House of Representatives. Historical patterns suggest that the President's party is likely to lose seats in midterm elections. If Democrats lose more than xx seats, they lose control of the House. The 2022 electoral outcomes hinge on turnout, which is why redistricting is a matter of extreme concern and why the voter suppression measures Republicans See DÉJÀ VU page 16

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Shutter Sisters Sheds Light And Spreads Love A.L. Haynes Contributing Writer What makes a family? How is an identity built? Who is important and why? The Old Globe’s original commission, Shutter Sisters asks all these questions and more in 90 minutes of engrossing, relatable storytelling.

race. It is a point of silence that emphasizes both how irrelevant race is in love and family, and how much American society obsesses over what should be a simple fact of birth.

C entered around two women adopted from the same agency in the 1960s, Shutter Sisters is a twowoman slice-of-life that quietly emphasizes how race issues in America hurt everyone. The first parallel, then intersecting stories of Mykal (Terry Burrell) and Michael (Shana Wride) weave together the past and the present to highlight how much has changed...and how much hasn’t. The story is birthed when a white family adopts a Black baby in the mid-1960s, only to bow to social pressure and racism, reversing the adoption weeks later. They re-entered the process and adopted a white baby the following year. Unlike many other Black children in the system then and now, the Black baby was fortunately placed with another family. It is telling that the race of the family that adopts the Black Mykal, is never revealed. It is a strange point of silence in a play that doesn’t shy away from the discussion of

(from left) Shana Wride appears as Michael and Terry Burrell as Mykal in Shutter Sisters. Photo by Rich Soublet II for The Old Globe.

Yet that “simple fact” has a profound effect on self-identity. An open secret of adoptions initially revealed by The Race Card Project and investigated by NPR is that, even in 21st-century America, Black children are cheaper to adopt than any other racial group. According to the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), the number of children adopted by parents of a different race or ethnic group increased by

50% between the late 1990s and the 2010s. “What has not changed,” IFS continued, “is that a large majority of adoptive parents are white, older, well-educated, and relatively affluent” and that AfricanAmerican children are far less likely to be adopted. A 2017 Berkley report found that Black children enter into the child welfare system at higher numbers and leave to “achieve permanency” (adoption) at lower rates proportionally than any other group. The approximately 61% fall in Black adoptions in the last decade is attributed, in part, to the debate over cross-race adoption, especially white parents and Black children. Are white parents equipped to prepare Black children for America’s inequities? Some in the Black community don’t think so. Shutter Sisters touches on this unbalanced system without over-emphasizing it, instead focusing on the shared struggles of both women as adoptees, and how it has affected their lives. On the surface, Michael has had an easier life, but we see the mental and emotional struggles she is still working through. Mykal, by contrast, has developed a healthier mental state, taking her struggles in stride, maintaining her ethics, and enjoying her triumphs.

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Meeting first by chance, then in the course of Michael’s obsessive search for identity, the womens’ intersecting lives could create a rift between them. Instead, Mykal extends a hand of

Mansa Ra, Playwright of Shutter Sisters. Photo courtesy of Mansa Ra via Facebook.

friendship that provides healing for both of them. Lit with moments of genuine humor and true emotional sincerity, Shutter Sisters is well worth the trip.

Joyner Elementary Students Receive Free School Supplies

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Elementary students and families receiving much-needed new school supplies, including backpacks, pencils, markers, rulers, notebooks, and more from United Way of San Diego. Photo: UWSD

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire To support students and families most affected by the pandemic, United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) in collaboration with Blue Shield California Promise Health Plan distributed hundreds of school sup-

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The school supplies collected will not only provide much-needed relief to families in need, but also create equal access to high quality learning opportunities to all students, as well as help them meet important educational milestones, and ultimately graduate high school on time despite the negative effects of the pandemic.

Healthcare Response to Domestic Violence and Strangulation Voice & Viewpoint Newswire District Attorney Summer Stephan announced on Wednesday, October 13, a collective set of guidelines for healthcare organizations on how to screen for and respond to domestic violence. The first-of-its kind standards provide a countywide roadmap for medical professionals, who are often the only individuals able to see domestic violence victims alone away from their abusers.

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This effort builds on the steps taken by the District Attorney’s Office and the County Health and Human Services Agency over the past five years in the Strangulation Protocol under which training was provided to over 5,000 peace officers on how to detect strangulation signs and symptoms. “Domestic violence, including strangulation, goes largely under-reported by survivors,” District Attorney Summer Stephan said. “Healthcare staff can be a critical point of intervention and connection to help in a safe and private setting.”

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plies to students and families at Joyner Elementary School in City Heights on Thursday, October 21. The donations were collected during UWSD’s month-long virtual back to school drive in August 2021.

At the start of the 20202021 school year, students of color experienced six to 12 months of COVID-related learning loss, compared to four to eight months for white students. By the fall, students of color were also more likely than their white peers to be learning remotely, and less likely to have live access to teachers and the appropriate technology to log into their learning environment.

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Written by famous Black playwright Mansa Ra and directed by Donya K. Washington, Shutter Sisters is playing at The Old Globe until November 7th, 2021.

Since the Strangulation Protocol went into effect, domestic violence homicides

dropped by 15 % between 2017 and 2020 according to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. In 2019, the DA’s Office, in partnership with HHSA, launched the Health CARES initiative, bringing training and resources to healthcare staff countywide. Included in the Healthcare Standards are evidence informed practices for: C onducting screening for domestic violence A ssessing for signs and symptoms of strangulation Reporting suspicious injuries to law enforcement Evaluation of the patient by a trained forensic examiner S afety planning with the patient and connect them to resources “The purpose behind these standards is to have a collective and coordinated healthcare community response as we see and treat patients

who have experienced violent crime,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego Public Health Services, HHSA. Implementing better documentation and connecting forensic health service examiners when strangulation or other domestic violence related injury has occurred has been critical. Abusers are being held accountable and justice is better served through these efforts. “Our office has seen a threefold increase in felony charges for strangulation-related crimes that we can attribute to better forensic evidence,” DA Stephan said. If you or someone you know is being abused by a current or former partner, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) for confidential support and assistance planning for safe.

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STATE/NATIONAL NEWS CA Businesses, Landlords Civil Rights Data Warned Against Discrimination for 2021-22 DEPT. OF ED TO COLLECT

Using felonies and COVID as barriers is illegal, State says

restrictions to protect against discrimination based on race, sex, religious background and nationality.

By Edward Henderson California Black Media The California state government has been reminding businesses across the state that it is illegal to discriminate against job applicants because they have committed felonies or misdemeanors in the past. Authorities in Sacramento have also taken steps to make sure businesses do not use COVID-related restrictions to deny entry to customers they do not want based on race or other factors. So far, the state has sent more than 500 notices to businesses informing them that they have violated protections put in place to protect people seeking work. “The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced a new effort to identify and correct violations of the Fair Chance Act, a pioneering state law that seeks to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal histories,” a statement the DFEH released last week reads. The Fair Chance Act, which took effect on January 1, 2018, was written to increase access to employment for Californians with criminal histories in an effort to reduce recidivism, among other goals. Employers with five or more employees are prohibited from asking a job

While businesses have been encouraged to stay vigilant with mask mandates and vaccination verification for entry, the DFEH says it has also found it necessary to preemptively address refusal of entry that could be racially motivated masked as a COVID precaution.

candidate about conviction history during the hiring process or when advertising a vacancy. The DFEH says it is implementing new technologies to conduct mass searches of online job applications that include unlawful statements. For example, some businesses explicitly state in hiring advertisements that they would not consider applicants with criminal records. “Using technology to proactively find violations of the state’s anti-discrimination laws is a powerful strategy for our department to protect Californians’ civilrights,” said DFEH Director Kevin Kish. “DFEH is committed to preventing employment discrimination through innovative enforcement actions and by providing clear guidance to employers.”

“As Californians navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Photo: CBM the Department of Fair Employment and Housing DFEH also released a toolhas provided guidance to kit to aid employers in protect civil rights and mitadhering to the Fair Chance igate risk of COVID-19 Act guidelines. The toolkit transmission in employincludes sample forms and ment, housing, healthguides that employers can care, and, in our guidance use to follow required proreleased today, businesses cedures; a suggested stateopen to the public,” said ment that employers can Kish. “We can and must add to job advertisements uphold civil rights while simultaneously disrupting and applications to let applithe spread of COVID-19.” cants know that they will consider individuals with DFEH encourages individcriminal histories; answers uals to report job advertiseto frequently asked quesments in violation of the tions (FAQs) about the Fair Fair Chance Act or other Chance Act and an informainstances of discrimination. tional video that explains the Fair Chance Act. DFEH is also encouraging the public to report housing In addition, DFEH plans to ads that include discriminarelease an interactive traintory language that exclude ing and an online app in certain racial groups, immi2022. grants, people with felonies, applicants with Section 8 or The DFEH also released HUD vouchers; etc. guidelines for businesses Visit the DFEH website to that will be implementing file complaints. COVID-19 related entry

Motion Filed on Behalf of Black Farmers for Debt Relief Voice & Viewpoint Newswire After decades of longstanding racism in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) loan programs, Black farmers stand to lose their farms, land and livelihoods after a temporary injunction halted an estimated $4 billion in debt relief passed by Congress as part of the American Rescue Act. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Public Counsel, and pro bono counsel Winston & Strawn LLP, filed an intervention motion on behalf of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (the Federation). The motion was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Miller v. Vilsack. Section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11, 2021, was designed to provide debt relief to Black farmers, and other farmers of color, who have long suffered at the hands of the USDA’s harmful discrimination. The USDA’s long documented and acknowledged racist policies of denying and delaying loans prevented Black farmers from operating successful farm businesses, forcing foreclosures and continuing the shameful legacy of Black land loss in the United States. In Miller v. Vilsack, five White Texas farmers filed a lawsuit against the USDA alleging that loan forgiveness payments violate the U.S. Constitution. This case is one of many ongoing lawsuits involving

Section 1005 in other jurisdictions, including Florida, where a federal court issued a preliminary injunction against the program. Plaintiffs specifically argued that Section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (“ARPA”) violates the equal protection rights promised under the Constitution for farmers and ranchers who stand eligible for USDA loans but do not qualify for debt relief under the program. “The USDA has a documented history of discriminating against Black people and communities of color. The federal government’s attempt to rectify this injustice should be applauded, not stopped,” said Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “If this critical assistance is not provided soon, Black farmers and other farmers of color who have struggled to overcome decades of discrimination and the economic impacts of the global

pandemic will face the threat of losing their land and their livelihoods.” Farmer declarations included in the intervention cite multiple instances of discrimination, including: • Misplaced loan paperwork and approval delays of more than two years

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Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced in an August letter to school superintendents that it will administer a 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), marking the first time that OCR has conducted a CRDC two years in a row, for 2020-21 and 202122. The collection will help advance equity at a time when the nation’s educational landscape has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and schools are receiving substantial new federal funding to address new and longstanding challenges. Data from the CRDC will inform ongoing decisions regarding additional support that schools, educators, and students need to succeed, and will also assist OCR in meeting its mission to ensure schools and districts are complying with civil rights laws. “Without timely and robust data about students’ educational experiences, we cannot begin to understand and then address the impact that the pandemic has had – and continues to have – on student learning and suc-

• Inability to sell equipment to repay loans due to vandalism at the auction house in the form of racist graffiti on the tractors up for bid • Loan paperwork being filed on time but funds chronically arriving too late for planting season • Inaccurate advice about whether FSA loans could be restructured, and • Receiving loan funds weeks later in the season than White farmers in the

cess,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The CRDC gathers and publishes key information about student access to educational courses as well as school climate factors, such as use of discipline and student experiences of harassment and assault, from nearly every public school serving students from pre-K through 12th grade in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. “Understanding the impact of the pandemic on students is a critical step to helping them get back on track. This is particularly important in light of reports showing that the pandemic worsened achievement gaps across the country. This data will be a vital tool to help schools target resources where they are needed most,” said the House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman, U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03). The announcement ensures that the Department and the public will have the data necessary to better understand the experiences of students as the country continues to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, especially after the pandemic-related postponement of the 2019-20 CRDC.

same area, providing them with an unfair advantage in planting and harvesting a profitable crop. Encountering years of unfair loan terms, mistreatment by the USDA, and discrimination at every turn, Black farmers are now currently less than 1% of all farmers in the country. This has not always been the case. In 1920, one out of every seven farms were owned by a Black farmer, but the number of Black farmers in America has dropped significantly — plummeting by 98% over the past century. “The Federation was encouraged by USDA’s and Congress’s attempt to address the disproportionate impact of the debt burden that farmers of color face because of historic and on-going race-based discrimination in agricultural credit,” said Cornelius Blanding, Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund. “Black farmers have always honored their commitments to their communities and our nation; our hope is that the Department will be allowed to honor its commitment to our farmers and other farmers of color.” A temporary injunction against the program stands in the way of critical debt relief for those who need it the most. Without debt relief, See FARMERS page 16

Encountering years of unfair loan terms, mistreatment by the USDA, and discrimination at every turn, Black farmers are now currently less than 1% of all farmers in the country.

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION BARONA EDUCATION GRANT PRESENTED TO

Lemon Grove Academy Middle School Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) joined Barona Tribal Chairman Raymond Welch and Tribal Councilmember Delia Castillo on October 11 to present the Barona Education Grant of $5,000 to the Lemon Grove Academy Middle School. Photo: Ono Kosuki

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Accepting the award were Lemon Grove Academy Middle School Principal Tamara Muhammad, Assistant Principals Vanessa Ruiz and Torazzi Hayslett, Lemon Grove School District Superintendent Erica Balakian, Lemon Grove School Board President Cheryl Robertson, and Lemon Grove School Board Clerk Yajaira Preciado. “One of my priorities is closing the academic achievement gap, a long-standing detriment to Black and Brown youth,” said Assemblymember Weber. “I extend my gratitude to the Barona Band of Mission Indians for this award. It is fitting that this grant was given today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Despite generations of attempts of assimilation, discrimination and genocide, our Indigenous brothers and sisters continue to contribute so much to American society. Their

Photo: Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber

constant support of the 79th Assembly District is a perfect example.” Each year, the Barona Education Grant provides an opportunity for schools in underserved communities to fund educational projects that promote academic achievement. The

Lemon Grove Academy Middle School, which is located in the 79th Assembly District, was nominated by Assemblymember Weber to receive the funds for their after school enrichment programs. These programs are designed to foster academic excellence, mentorship, and physical health.

“Congratulations to the Lemon Grove Academy Middle School located in my Assembly District on this grant award,” continued Assemblymember Weber. “May you continue to provide quality academic enrichment programs for the youth of Lemon Grove.”

SDUSD Pre-K Model Ideal for U.S. Universal Preschool A.L. Haynes Contributing Writer San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD’s) innovative TK4 program blends the best of Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs, serving as a model for a national universal preschool program. TK stands for “transitional kindergarten”, a type of program the district has been offering for several years, while “4” denotes that all four-year-old children will be included in the program. Previously, 4-year-olds were divided between TK, fullday preschool, and half-day preschool, where they intermingled with two to three year-olds. Even in the midst of the CoVid-19 pandemic, SDUSD rolled out its TK4 program, and it has caught attention both state-wide and nationally. Unique for its co-teaching model that employs an Early Childhood Education (ECE) and a K-12 teacher in each classroom, the program is meant to both simplify and improve the confusing preschool (Pre-K) system. When in-person school was closed, many new programs across the nation were delayed. SDUSD, however, confidently modified the TK4 program for distance learning. Unlike most Pre-K programs nationally, TK4 expanded, outstripping their capacity to accept students by almost 1,000. SDUSD’s program is considered ideal for closing the achievement gap, as the K-12 teacher ensures children are being prepared to excel in the Common Core, while the ECE teacher has the specialized knowledge needed to ensure children can understand and absorb the knowledge in a mentally and physically appropriate environment. The teacher to student ratio is excellent, averaging one teacher for only eight students. Between the two experts, TK4 classes achieve both the California Preschool Learning Foundations and

Certified Teacher Linda Smith of SDUSD’s Valencia Park Elementary is pictured here teaching TK4 online during 2020. Photo Courtesy of Early Edge California & SDUSD via YouTube

the Common Core State Standards. Betsy White, an In-School Resource Teacher at Valencia Elementary, noted, “It does take the preschool elements of the hands-on, experiential learning - that fun play-based learning - and it bridges it into the more academic foundations that TK is trying to provide kids. And it really kind of bridges that gap that existed before between preschool and kindergarten.” The program also supports professional development in its workforce. Financial support is provided for ECE teachers seeking to become credentialed K-12 teachers. There is also funding for K-12 teachers seeking specialty licensure, such as those for ECE, Spec. Ed, or GATE. For parents more accustomed to a traditional system, there are combined programs that offer half-day preschool for three-year-olds before moving them into the full-day TK4 program at the beginning of the next school year. There are also programs for students with special needs. SDUSD’s program anticipated AB 130, signed by Governor Newsom in July, by almost two years. The law ensures free, high-quality, inclusive pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) for all four-year-olds. The state-wide rollout begins with the 2022-23 school year, with 100% implementation to be completed by the 202526 school year. Preschool generally has longterm effects on school success, which further reflects economic success. Chris Walters, an economics professor at UC Berkeley who specializes in the economics

of education, studied students in Boston’s Public preschool system over 20 years. “What we found is that attending public preschool in Boston increased on-time college attendance by 18%,” he said. In other words, strong preschool programs lessen the achievement gap, ensuring better physical and mental health for minorities across their lifetimes. Universal preschool came into the public spotlight this year when President Biden introduced his American Families Plan, which included the option of two years of preschool and two years of community college as part of the nation’s free education. The plan has been rolled into the Build Back Better Act, now being debated in the Senate. The result of the voting on the reconciliation bill will have ripple effects across the nation in many areas, including education. If universal Pre-K does become a reality, SDUSD’s model is ideal to meet the federally recommended standards, as well. If you are looking to enroll your child in TK4, or another program not currently offered at your neighborhood school, SDUSD’s “Choice” application period for the 2022-2023 school year is October 4 - November 15, 2021. For help applying to a TK4, contact SDUSD’s Early Learning Program Enrollment at (619) 2602450 or earlychildhood@ sandi.net. The district’s “Choice” application can be found online at https:// www.sandiegounified.org/ departments/neighborhood_ schools_and_enrollment_ options/choice_application.

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COVID-19 UPDATES WHITE HOUSE DETAILS

Plans to Vaccinate 28M Children Age 5-11 By Zeke Miller and Lindsey Tanner Associated Press Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday, October 20, as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for elementary school youngsters in a matter of weeks.

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

365,670

Within days of that, the vaccine will be ready to go into arms on a wide scale.

REPORTED TESTS

7,025,970

The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses three weeks apart and a twoweek wait for full protection to kick in, meaning the first youngsters in line will be fully covered by Christmas. As for youngsters under 5, Pfizer and Moderna are studying their vaccines in children down to 6 months old, with results expected later in the year.

Within hours of formal approval, which is expected after the Food and Drug Administration signs off and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel meets on Nov. 2-3, millions of doses will begin going out to pro-

At least 637 people age 18 or under have died from the virus in the U.S., according to the CDC. Six million U.S. children have been infected, 1 million of them since early September amid the spread of the more contagious delta vari-

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17,965

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1,857 (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 10/20/21

ant, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. “COVID has also disrupted our kids’ lives. It’s made school harder, it’s disrupted their ability to see friends and family, it’s made youth

sports more challenging,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told NBC. “Getting our kids vaccinated, we have the prospect of protecting them, but also getting all of those activities back that are so important to our children.”

What to Know About Molnupiravir, Merck’s Anti-COVID Pill By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Earlier this month, drugmaker Merck asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize its pill for treating COVID19, Molnupiravir, according to an October 11 article by the Associated Press. The drug would be the first pill to treat COVID-19. Currently, the only FDA-approved treatments for the virus require an injection or IV. “The value here is that it’s a pill

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viders across the country, along with the smaller needles needed for injecting young children.

Federal regulators will meet over the next two weeks to weigh the safety and effectiveness of giving low-dose shots to the roughly 28 million children in that age group.

This undated image provided by Merck & Co. shows their new antiviral medication. The drugmaker has said its experimental pill for people sick with COVID-19 reduced hospitalizations and deaths. Photo: Merck & Co. via AP

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so you don’t have to deal with the infusion centers and all the factors around that,” said Dr. Nicholas Kartsonis, a senior vice president with Merck’s infectious disease unit, to the Associated Press. “I think it’s a very powerful tool to add to the toolbox.” Merck reported in early October that the pill cut hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 by half among patients with mild to moderate symptoms. The FDA in response said on Thursday, October 14, that it will ask a panel of outside experts to meet in late November to properly evaluate the effectiveness of the COVID-19 pill, Molnupiravir. The

FDA does not plan to issue a decision until at least December 2021. If approved, Merck’s COVID19 pill will be the first to hit the market, but not the only pill that is currently in production to treat the virus. Pfizer, Roche and Appili Therapeutics are also studying similar drugs to combat COVID19 and are expected to show their results in the coming months. A pill to treat COVID-19 at home wou l d greatly benefit overcrowded hospitals and allow infected

COUNTY COVID-19

VACCINATION RATES BY RACE / ETHNICITY

Black or African American 3.1% Race and Ethnicity Unknown 5.8% Other/ Multiple Race 10.9%

Asian 11.8%

people to properly isolate themselves at their places of residence, though experts still say the COVID-19 vaccine is the most effective way of avoiding the virus. “It’s much, much better to prevent yourself from getting infected than to have to treat an infection,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said while discussing Merck’s drug to the Associated Press.

Native Hawaiian or Other Paciﬁc Islander 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

White 37.7%

Latino or Hispanic 29.7%

SOURCE: County of San Diego. Last updated 10/20/2021

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LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021)

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available for San Diegans By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office COVID-19 vaccination boosters are now recommended and available for everyone who qualifies. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved booster shots for all three COVID-19 vaccines currently available. However, the time frame for when people should get a booster depends on which vaccine you received. For people who were vaccinated with two doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID19 vaccine, the CDC indicates the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

• 65 years and older • Age 18+ who live in longterm care settings • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions • Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings For San Diegans who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for people 18 and older and who were vaccinated at least two months ago. While all three available COVID-19 vaccines have now been approved as boosters, people should stick to the vaccine they originally received. However, they may choose a different one if necessary.

“People should go with their past vaccine, when possible,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “They all continue to be very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death, even against the Delta variant which is widely circulating.” Vaccine supplies remain plentiful, both for those seeking initial doses and boosters for those who meet the criteria. People can get a booster through their medical provider, a retail pharmacy or a site operated by the County. Additional booster eligibility details are at coronavirus-sd.com.

On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded. Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-PublicHealth-Officer-Beyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance. In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to 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 COVID19, or is likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to 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/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html. Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant. 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: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the

Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect. 2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19. IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego EXPIRATION OF 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 Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021. Date: June 14, 2021 HELEN ROBBINS-MEYER Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

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Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), for example — have passed over Black and other minorities for promotions. For Black Californians, Assembly Bill (AB) 105, was particularly critical and historic, supporters say. “We were asking for more diversity in the HR department of our state, which is the largest employer in California,” said Betty Williams, a well-known activist in Sacramento. Williams, who is also a member of the African American Empowerment Community Council (AACEC), a coalition of Black leaders across the state, said she was especially taken aback by Newsom’s decision. Governor Newsom was aware of how important AB 105 was to the AACEC, she explained, and they had urged him to sign it.

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“Governor Newsom wins 83 % of the African American vote in the recall election, and he vetoes major civil rights legislation in the state right after, is disappointing,” she added. Currently in California, nearly 64 % of all state government employees — including senior management positions — are held by Whites, according to data from CalHR. Whites make up only 34 % of the state’s overall population of about 40 million people. Supporters of the bill also explain that, for the first time in the history of the United States, there would have been a law that required state agencies to break down and record the numbers of Black Americans employed in government who are direct descendants of enslaved people. “I am very disappointed. Look at section six of the bill. We worked with the bill’s author to include language in AB 105 that would have disaggregated the Black

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such as the background checks usually given when purchasing one.

The FBI supported this data in a September 28 report which revealed that homicides increased throughout the United States by a rate of 30 percent in 2020, the highest 1-year jump in violence since the agency first began keeping records. Additionally, homicides among people ages 19 and younger rose more than 21 percent.

In a September 2021 press release by Mayor Todd Gloria’s office, San Diego reportedly saw a 169 percent increase in the number of “ghost guns” impounded during 2020 compared to 2019. The San Diego Police Department has stated that the majority of “ghost guns” seized are taken from those who cannot pass background checks due to criminal behavior or mental illness.

“This jump in murders is just the latest proof that we are experiencing a gun violence epidemic within the COVID pandemic,” John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization that promotes gun safety, said in a statement to the Associated Press in a September article about the FBI’s findings. “This death spiral will continue until we stem the flow of illegal guns and invest in proven intervention programs.” An April 2021 SANDAG report revealed that in San Diego, murders due to gun violence jumped up 35 percent in 2020 from 2019. Victims between the ages of 18 and 29 were more likely to be killed with a firearm, were more likely killed by someone they did not know, and were more likely to be killed in an area outside their home, compared to murders by other weapon types. The report also showed that Black and Hispanic individuals are particularly affected by gun violence; they are more likely to be killed by a firearm than any other type of weapon. Although these numbers in San Diego are lower than the historical high of murders related to firearms, which was in 1991, there are still a multitude of reasons why violence involving guns continues to grow. One reason is increased gun sales during the pandemic and an increase in the creation of “ghost guns”, which are homemade firearms that lack commercial serial numbers and cannot be traced. Because these guns can be made by anyone, they are often used to evade federal and state regulations that apply to owning firearms,

On September 23, Mayor Gloria signed an ordinance, known as the Eliminate Non-serialized Untraceable Firearm ( E . N . U. F. ) Ordinance, which makes the possession, purchase, sale, receipt and transportation of unfinished and non-serialized firearms and firearm parts, illegal in the City of San Diego. E.N.U.F. has effectively banned “ghost guns”, the first step in combating the dangerous trend. “San Diego has seen a dramatic increase in gun violence across our city using ghost guns. These guns can end up in the hands of people prohibited from having firearms, making them a threat to public safety,” said Mayor Gloria during the signing. Additionally, the San Diego Board of Supervisors has also addressed the impact of “ghost guns” and the gun violence that plagues the county. On October 19, under the recommendations of Chair Nathan Fletcher, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation that also bans the sale and creation of “ghost guns” in the County of San Diego. These new measures are just the beginning point of addressing the rise in gun violence, with hope that this dangerous trend will soon wane with proper legislation. The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper’s coverage of local news in San Diego County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program created by California Black Media and Enthnic Media Services to support minority-owned-and-operated community newspapers across California.

or African American category and created a specific way for gathering information on Black folks who descended from U.S. Slavery and who experienced Jim Crow in the Deep South and elsewhere,” said Chris Lodgson, a Sacramentobased community organizer for the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) and the American R e dress C o a lit ion of California (ARCC). Lodgson and both organizations he represents have been at the forefront of the political effort in California to study the history of slavery and Anti-Black discrimination and seek reparation for Black descendants of enslaved people. “Right now, the category of ‘Black or African American,’ means — and this is from the legal definition the state uses — anybody with origin in the Black racial groups of Africa. That doesn’t specifically describe me -- whose family comes from slavery in the American South.

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Having an open dialogue about breast health and increasing access for breast exams, mammograms and other preventive measures have been priorities for her group, which she states is the only African Americanowned breast cancer support group in San Diego. Shurelds worked for a time as media spokesperson for Susan G. Komen but found more needed to be done. “African American women’s situation is unique; it’s hard for them to trust. It’s hard for anyone who does not look like them to try to speak to them about breast cancer,” she said.

That definition makes Black descendants of enslaved people invisible in the data. This bill would have changed that.” Like Lodgson and Williams, other Black leaders in the state say they were surprised and let down by the governor’s decision. “Please stop coming into our house asking for bread pudding and then when you get it, you don’t speak to us, or speak to our concerns, when you don’t need us anymore,” said Cynthia Adams, an education and civil rights advocate in Oakland. “This has to stop.” Adams said the government should not just include people who have the right skills set. “It should level the playing field and reflect, as well as protect, diversity. This is achieved by recruiting and promoting qualified people who look like the racial, ethnic and cultural makeup of people in the state.” Newsom said he “returned” AB 105 without his signaWhen first diagnosed, Shurelds remembers feeling as though she wasn’t being seen or heard but rather just processed through the system. After being told she needed a lumpectomy by one doctor, which contradicted a previous report that she needed a mastectomy, she initiated a second opinion and had her care transferred thus receiving the treatment she needed. “Always have a second opinion,” she urges, “and always be your own advocate… Black women are dying at alarming rates. More needs to be done.” Tamela Reed is an inspirational figure in the fight against can-

ture, because the bill may have had “unintended consequences.” “While the goals of AB 105 are laudable, elements of the bill conflict with existing constitutional requirements, labor agreements, and current data collection efforts,” the governor said in a statement after vetoing the bill. “Furthermore, as AB 105 would cost tens of millions of dollars, these onetime and significant ongoing costs should be considered through the annual state budget process.” Responding to the governor, supporters say funding for the bill would have come out of the $42 billion dollar state budget surplus, so cost is not a factor. Lodgson also pointed out that the Office of Legislative Counsel reviewed the bill and found no legal or administrative conflicts. AB 105 defined the term “board member or commissioner from an underrepresented community” as an individual who self-idenFilling the gap for the underserved is a mission Reed strives to fulfill. A multiple myeloma survivor, Reed, who needed two bone marrow transplants, sees firsthand the disparities in resources available to the Black community at the most basic level. Reed describes a common scenario in which a patient has a sick relative at home, no transportation, no childcare, and food supplied by the food bank. Doctors recommend a healthy food diet and exercise to combat obesity, a high-risk breast cancer condition, but…“if you’re trying to watch your weight,

tifies as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Military veterans with a disability were also included in the definition. Lodgson says, although the governor vetoed the AB 105, he is still “encouraged” because both the State Senate Assembly and Senate passed the legislation with “solid” two-third majorities. There was also widespread support among Californians, he says. “The governor’s veto message encouraged the bill’s author to work with his team to work through some of the issues during the budget process in January 2022,” said Lodgson. “So, he opened the door for the things in the bill that we are specifically concerned about to possibly be added as early as the first few months of 2022.” She also notes the low percentage of African Americans that take part in clinical trials, particularly with breast cancer. With certain breast cancers, patients are told it’s a death sentence, yet trials are not offered to them. Reed took part in a clinical trial for multiple myeloma, which she credits with saving her life. “I wish I saw more of that for breast cancer,” Reed said. Reed’s group is a vital community-based gap filler in cancer care. “Just know that we are here to help. We are here to fill in your gap.”

She made it her mission to debunk certain myths that exist in the black community. Breast cancer is not something that is talked about in the black community, says Shureld. “It is preventable but you will die from it if you are not educated. Knowing family history and having mammograms on a regular basis can make the difference between life and death.” Many Shades of Pink supports, empowers and provides high quality breast health resources to black and brown women in the safety and security of our own environments. Women can find this comfort zone at the monthly Mobile Health Fair, which Shurelds co-founded with retired Kaiser physician Suzanne Afflalo. For the last 6 years, over 500 participants have received free exams, mammograms, and other vital health testing and education.

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dummy shots. Moderna said that like adults, the vaccinated youngsters had temporary side effects including fatigue, headache, fever and injection site pain. The study was too small to spot any extremely rare side effects, such as heart

Volunteers smile from the San Diego’s Rock Church’s Cancer Care Ministry. Photo: Via Cancer Care Ministry Instagram page/Voice & Viewpoint

cer. As the founder of the San Diego’s Rock Church’s Cancer Care Ministry, her group provides cancer patients, families, and caregivers services such as transportation to their chemo and other cancer-related appointments. In addition, the group provides housekeeping, meal delivery, financial support, spiritual care and support groups for kids and adults.

you don’t want to eat from the food bank, but you don’t have the means to shop at a grocery store or join a gym. Maybe you don’t even have time to work out when you’re worried about being evicted. I look at all these things that come into play with African Americans,” says Reed.

inflammation that sometimes occurs after either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, mostly among young men.

ing infections in children unless there are sufficient COVID-19 cases to compare rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated participants.

Moderna released no further details and hasn't submitted its data to a scientific journal but said it plans to share the interim results with the FDA and global regulators soon. The study is still going on, and the company cannot calculate the vaccine's effectiveness in actually prevent-

The FDA hasn't yet ruled on the company's application to expand its vaccinations to 12- to 17-year-olds, although some countries have cleared Moderna's shots for adolescents.

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But the U.S. is expected to begin vaccinating children under 12 sometime next month, if the FDA clears low doses of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. Pfizer reported last week that its kid-size doses proved nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in that age group, even as the extra-contagious delta variant was spreading widely.

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CAREB Holds 66th Annual Conference Conference focus was building generational Black wealth By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Photos: Darrel Wheeler The California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB) held their Annual 66th Conference Wednesday, October 20th through October 22nd at the Marina Village Conference Center in San Diego, ending with a celebratory Gala on Friday evening where awards and officers installations took place. This year’s theme was "Black Wall Street, Rebuilding Our Community.” The conference was filled with educational seminars and training sessions to help Black real estate professionals network, get educated and learn how to take thier businesses “to another level, build as a leader and build community,” as the conference literature proclaimed. The event lived up to the challenge. Information on building gen-

Attendees being installed as members of CAREB

erational wealth for the Black community was front and center. Speaking on reparations, Derrick Luckett, Board Chairman for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Chairman of CAREB and past president of CAREB, moderated a Friday panel discussion with a host of other important local leaders to talk about what the idea of reparations really means. “You look at the different races who have received their piece of the American dream, and you wonder why the Black community is still fighting and complaining about their 400 acres and a mule. As a chapter building black wealth, we need to let our people know why reparation is so important to us today,” said Luckett in his opening remarks. Other speakers in the discussion included District 4 Councilmember Monica

Montgomery Steppe, Life Master Coach, Professor, and CEO of Cell Celebration of Everlasting Love Dr. Starla Lewis, and Robert Tambuzi, the Chairman-Emeritus of Project New Village. All spoke on different issues related to reparations, such as the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre and how historically, any advancements of wealth and land-owning by the Black community has been undermined by systemic racism and violence. Luckett reiterated the importance of building Black Wall Street and how reparations through the government can help achieve this. “Not many people of color at the table that look

like us are speaking about how important this is to each other. All Blacks should reach out to their government officials and let them know how important this topic is to each one of us. If we don’t tell them what reparations looks like, how will they know?” The conference provided participants with many opportunities to learn and grow as real estate professionals committed to helping their clients and communities. Robert Tambuzi, of Project New Village spoke at Friday’s Reparations panel

Derrick Luckett, NAREB_CAREB Chairman of the Board

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The Liberty Bell, a civil war era bell, being unveiled at the site.

Paterson’s Underground Railroad Site Gets A Bell By Voice & Viewpoint Staff For Mrs. Dolores Van Rensalier-Warren, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 was more than the occasion for the dedication of a Freedom Bell, it was the ultimate addition to the Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument in Paterson, New Jersey. The presence of the area Congressman, Bill Pascrell, Jr., made the occasion even more memorable. Pasrell was Patterson’s mayor in 1994 when the battle to save the present day location from sale as a vacant lot to a fast food chain first ignited the city.

The Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument site, with the bronze-covered statue of Josiah Huntoon (L) and William Van Rensalier (R) standing with lanterns in their hands, which lit the way for run away slaves. A replica of the safe house sits directly below them, where together they hid run away slaves stealing away to Canada.

This site had been the home of the Paterson, New Jersey Underground Railroad secretly by night. By day, it was the home of Josiah Huntoon, spice merchant and abolitionist, and his friend William P. Van Rensalier. These two men risked their lives to operate this underground railroad station by night as a part of a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early-to-mid 19th century. William P. Van Rensalier was a freed Black man and engineer by day who lived and worked with his friend Josiah. The underground railroad was used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada. This particular route had been used by Frederick Douglass, who was housed there on one of his trips north. These escape routes for slaves operated between 1800 and 1865.

Dolores Van Rensalier-Warren, who discovered as a teenager that she was half Black, left home at the age of 17 in search of her Black roots. The journey led her to Paterson, New Jersey where she discovered that William P. Van Resensalier was her maternal great grandfather. He was her mother’s grandfather. During her years of extensive research, leading to her discovery, she not only documented her biracial ancestry (50.6% white and 44.3% Black), but also discovered her hidden Black great grandfather William P. Van Rensalier had a rich legacy as part of the underground railroad. In 2004 she became the founder and President of the non-profit Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Foundation. Her leadership steered the Foundation’s board to help build the prestigious Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Monument, which sits at the corner of Bridge Street and Broadway in Paterson, NJ.

Dolores Van RensalierWarren, President/Founder of the Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Foundation

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Completed in 2014, the site features over 181 personalized bricks from across the nation and now has a rare 1871 Historic Bell. In 2017, Dolores published her book, “Bridge Street to Freedom”, which documents both the history of Josiah Huntoon and William P. Van Rensalier as well as their unique friendship and their underground railroad station. Much of the proceeds from the book were donated to the Passaic Community College which stands directly across the street from the historic site, and also houses so much of the history of both the site and the Monument, which has grown to be one of Paterson’s most significant historic locations. The presence of the Freedom Bell only adds to the historic significance of both the Bell and the monument. The Freedom Bell was cast by the Meadley Bell Company of Troy, New York in 1871 and has been a fixture of the Paterson landscape for 150 years. It had remained at the Great Falls from the time of its 1976 listing on the National Registry of Historic places. In August of 2019, the United States of America commemorated the 400th Anniversary of the first slaves coming to America with a National Bell Ringing; being consistent with Dr. Martin Luther Kings, Jr.’s 1963 speech in which he said, “Let Freedom Ring….” The Proclamation of the City of Paterson, New Jersey established October 19th as “Freedom Day”, stating that the The Freedom Bell symbolizes the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments.

New Jersey Congressman, Bill Pascrell,Jr., who, as Mayor of Patterson in 1994 was instrumental in paving the way for the HV-UGRR site to be saved from sale as a lot for a fast food chain

Besides the Congressman and the mayors of both Paterson and Passaic, members of the New Jersey State Assembly, City Councils of both cities, New Jersey State Senate, County Commissioners and the Director of the Historic Preservation Commission, all added to the dignitaries present last Tuesday and the honor accorded to the site itself. Mrs. Van Rensalier-Warren, resides in San Diego, California with her husband, Dr. John E. Warren and daughter, Latanya West, where she is currently writing her next book, “Hidden Roots: A Biracial Memoir.

Mrs. Van Rensalier-Warren with members of the HVUGRR Foundation standing directly to her left and right, with community member Jimmy Richardson in the foreground

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The event was a celebration of local leaders, but in a special way. The Broadway Heights Community, which has already honored the City of San Diego with its Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood Promenade has added to that historic site the busts of several outstanding civic leaders, all but one of whom is deceased. With Mayor Todd Gloria, City Councilmember Monica Montgomer y, Super visor Fletcher, County District Attorney Summers, the Chief of Police and members of the Black Police Officers Association as well as former Supervisor Leon Williams, the Broadway Heights Community had full civic representation last Saturday for the unveiling of the busts of five outstanding leaders. For starters, everyone missed the presence of Mr. Robert “Robbie” Robinson, the

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Representatives from various organizations were also at the church to answer questions and give advice on the back and forth trigger-pulling that causes so much pain and suffering in the community. Emotional healing and expression was definitely in full effect at GLBC.

The conference was the perfect platform for the community to express our anger and frustration and seek some healing.

“I was really impressed by the whole program and the way Pastor Nate hooked it up. Especially the youth showing up today, because that’s the age group that needed to be here the most. They were definitely helped in packing the house,” said Greater Life Baptist Church servant, James Ray. “I also think there should be more of these types of outreach platforms. Today was very informative and a great opportunity for people to share their experiences,” he said.

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“I lost my son, Martell Charles Dean, on March 20th, 2021,” shared mother Cherie Hall. “I got the call at two in the morning. That was the call that would change my life and my family’s life forever. When I heard the phone ring, I knew something was wrong. I felt it through my spirit. Everything about that call was horrible, including the rudeness of the police department. I don’t wish that experience on anybody,” she recounted.

Tears were a big part of the healing process as they flowed freely at Greater Life Baptist Church.

The event gave families of gun violence victims the opportunity to give heartfelt testimonials about their missed loved ones.

seeking revenge against my son’s perpetrators. God will handle it,” Hall said.

Indeed this was a great day and an even greater occasion.

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Pastor Nate Stewart organized the first Families Surviving Gun Violence community conference last Saturday, October 23. Greater Life Church on Darby Street was the place, 10 a.m. was the time, and families surviving gun violence was the topic of discussion.

And finally, Leon William’s bust was unveiled. Now in his 90’s he was there to personally witness this occasion. It is said, in short, that he is a man who has dedicated his life and considerable talents to the service of others and left his mark on the community in many different ways.

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The bust of Rulette Armstead is significant as she was the first African American Assistant Police Chief of San Diego. Ms. Armstead was a graduate of Lincoln High School, with Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from San Diego State University and a graduate of

the FBI National Academy, a Kenney Senior Fellow among executives at Harvard University and an Adjunct Professor for the Community College District, but always of and from the community.

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Busts were unveiled for the following persons with family members present where possible. The very first bust unveiled was that of Robert “Robbie” and Barbara Robinson. It was fitting that the two would be together since they served the community as a team. The likeness was beautiful and the family was there as a part of the moment. He served on numerous boards and commissions. Roberto Alvarez made history in 1931 with his Landmark School Integration Suit against the Lemon Grove School District, which he won at the age of 12. The school district had tried to move Mexican-American students into a separate building at a Lemon Grove grammar school. A San Diego County Court ruled the children could not be separated, and this came 23 years before Brown vs. Board of Education. Mr. Alvarez died in 2003 at the age of 84.

The other local heroes unveiled were certainly well known personally because we remember living and working with them. There was the bust of Councilman George Stevens. He was an Associate Pastor at Mount Erie Baptist Church; a leader in the many battles to desegregate the city and County of San Diego in housing, employment and justice. Although he worked for a County Supervisor who later became a Congressman, it was George, the man, whom the community loved and respected more than the persons he worked for before being elected to the San Diego City Council where he served from 1991 until 2002. He died on October 15th, 2006.

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Community Council President for a record 30 years. Mr. Robinson died the day before, as much as he tried to be there for this event.

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BUSINESS NEWS/FINANCE SDBCC Starts Business Superintendent Post Based Accelerator Program; on Community Input Grants Available SDUSD TO ADVERTISE

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego Unified School District has officially posted its superintendent job opening, based on input received from parents and community members during a series of public input sessions held since July 29, 2021.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire In an effort to continue bringing opportunities to the Black community and battle through the hardship their businesses have been put through with COVID, the first round of the Business Accelerator Program with the UBRC (Urban Business Resource Center), created by the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, is beginning. This program is designed to provide businesses with an extensive network of entrepreneurs, mentors, courses, and resources. There are also office hours, workshops, capacity-building initiatives, and other activities

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to expand community, business, and entrepreneurial needs. Upon completion of the program, there will be a grant available to help businesses with their growth.

Formally established businesses with an income of up to $50,000 a year are eligible to apply. Those interested in learning more about this program can visit at sdblackchamber.org/ubrc/ or e-mail info@sdblackchamber.org.

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Pilot Program Begins Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) commenced their pilot of the groundbreaking National Black Supplier Development Program on Wednesday, October 20. The pilot, which will run through the first quarter of 2022, is the initial phase of a larger program to develop

Black suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities in pursuit of greater racial equity in the marketplace. The StellantisNBL National Black Supplier Development Program will support the development of more than 2.9 million Black businesses

around the country and internationally for future opportunities within the

The position description and job posting were unanimously approved by the Board of Education on October 12, launching the next phase in the search for the schools chief of California’s second-largest district. District officials reported last week that it is on track to name the superintendent in December. “With the district in transition to select a permanent superintendent, there is nothing more important than listening to and acting upon what our community values most in its school district leaders,” said Board of Education President Richard Barrera. Gleaned from public input sessions and built into the job posting are key qualities, characteristics and skills required of superintendent candidates, including the

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ability to: draw on success in reducing inequities; respond to diverse community needs; and effectively lead a large organization.

In February 2021, the Board of Education approved the superintendent recruitment and selection process, and established an advisory committee reflecting the diversity of the district’s students and the communities of San Diego. The committee, the district reported in a press release, reflected diverse constituencies, organizations, and geographic areas of the district. The advisory committee’s charge was to draw on input gathered during community forums to reach consensus on the qualities sought in the next superintendent. SDUSD hired the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) to facilitate what they termed “an extensive, transparent, and authentic series of community input sessions, and to collect and report that feedback regarding the community’s needs for San Diego Unified’s next Superintendent.” A total of thirty-four community input sessions were

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The co-founder of Ethic spoke to Bloomberg news and gave the reason that the couple joined was “in the hope of raising awareness around issues such as racial justice, climate change and income equality.” But what is ethical investment, and is it even possible to achieve? According to an October 10 article by Vox, ethical investing is the latest fad amongst those

ESG investments can charge investors more for the label, as the idea is that they will use investments responsibly and without harming the environment. The problem, however, is that there are no regulations in place to determine which investments are truly ESG. There is no definition on what makes an investment fall under the ESG category. Companies know this, and they tend to slap the label on anything that allows them to charge increased fees. “Most people are invested and have no idea what they’re invested in, because most people invest in mutual funds and they only tell you on the prospectus what are the top 10 holdings,” said Andy Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a nonprofit that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, as reported by Vox. “You may hold companies that are profiting from burning down the rainforests, profiting from private prisons, profiting from climate destruction, and you have no idea. It’s

very, very difficult to figure it out.” For example, a company can claim that they are a part of ESG investing by saying that they will make a commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2050. But with no rules or regulations in place, the company has no obligation to actually follow through on that commitment. Yet, they can still place themselves under the ESG label and charge investors more for it. Vox claims that until regulation happens, investment firms will continue to label themselves as ESG while never having to prove they are truly living up to the name. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Labor are currently working on defining ESG investments and what criteria investment companies must hold to be able to label themselves as such. “There’s a lot of green-washing, of woke-washing, a lot of washing within this category of ESG,” Marilyn Waite, a program officer in environment at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the author of “Sustainability at Work,” said to Vox. Until regulations are in place, ESG investments will continue to be open to criticism and rife with misuse. While Prince Harry and Meghan claim to be part of this new type of investment, time will tell what the couple truly are able to accomplish.

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Three themes surfaced: equity, a focus on the whole child, and organizational structure. “Our goal with the search going forward is to tap the diversity of voices, experiences and dreams in our community,” said Search Advisory Committee Chair Christopher Rice-Wilson. “Their thoughts and feedback will be a critical component as we search for a superintendent who reflects the best ideals and aspirations of the entire community.” Participants in the input forums were asked, “What are the qualities, skills and/ or experience the next superintendent must have to lead San Diego Unified?” The responses were consistent with data obtained across all community meetings: • Embrace and listen to the community • Operate without a given mandate • Restructure the system to achieve better outcomes for all students • Understand education in a way that guides the development of an expansive and multifaceted curriculum • Effectively lead a large organization

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conducted. Groups included: the district’s 16 high school clusters, San Diego Unified students, California School Employees Association, C om mu n it y Ad v i s or y for Special Education, District English Learner Advisory Committee, and the Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee. Additional groups included: Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) District Advisory Committee, Music in the Schools, Parent Student Resident Organization (PSRO), Parent Teacher Association, and Visual and Per for ming Ar ts Foundation.

The job posting will be made public this month through November 11. In mid-November, the Advisor y Committee will screen the candidate application packages and will recommend up to ten (10) candidates to be interviewed by the Board. In late November, the Board will select up to three (3) final candidates. Community forums for the public to meet the three finalists and provide feedback will be held in early December. The Board is expected to appoint a permanent superintendent by mid-December. San Diego Unified announced plans to search for a new superintendent after President Joseph R. Biden announced his nomination of San Diego Unified Sup e r i nte nd e nt C i ndy Marten to serve as Deputy Secretary of Education at the United States Department of Education in January, 2021. Marten assumed her new position and left the district in May 2021.

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Located at: 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 04/01/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: M.A.N.D.A.T.E Records, Inc. 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 200

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Located at: 1755 Logan Ave Unit 321 San Diego, CA 92113 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: Tbone Da Entertainer LLC 1755 Logan Ave Unit 321 San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 04, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022260 Fictitious business name(s): Sweet M’pire

Located at: 868 Valley Village Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/04/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Monique Horsley 868 Valley Village Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 04, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022316 Fictitious business name(s): THENATURALCO.

Located at: 1411 Madera St. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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: Victoria Hurdle 1411 Madera St. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 05, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9020706 Fictitious business name(s):

Bands Custom Accessories

Located at: 2318 Tampa Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 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: Saleem Yeargin 2318 Tampa Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 16, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

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Located at: 4222 37th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 09/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: MacksPoolHall LLC 4222 37th Street San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 30, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9020483 Fictitious business name(s): SoulAblazeMusic

Located at: 3360 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego --3682 Nile Street Unit 1 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Verdell Lamon Smith 3682 Nile Street Unit 1 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 13, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021220 Fictitious business name(s): Ur Healing Acupuncture

Located at: 4420 Hotel Circle Court #335 San Diego, CA 92108 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: Rebecca Ur 7750 Westside Dr. #201 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 22, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021046 Fictitious business name(s): Personal Power Stratagies

Located at: 3646 37th Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 161045 San Diego, CA 92176 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/21/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bohdan Zukewycz 3646 37th Street San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 21, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021858

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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.

Name (JC Form #NC-120).

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043291CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Veronica Burbridge on behalf of minor child

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.

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.

the petitioner a written order with further directions.

Gonzalez Custom Iron Design

Located at: 1200 Grand Ave Spc 47 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Cristian Manuel Gonzalez Ramirez 1200 Grand Ave Spc 47 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 30, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9020073 Fictitious business name(s): Cocina De Bertha

Located at: 125 Palm Ave National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego --170 Averil Rd Apt 215 San Ysidro, CA 92173 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: Israel Penuela 170 Averil Rd Apt 215 San Ysidro, CA 92173 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 08, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021450 Fictitious business name(s): Agape 1 Enterprises

Located at: 7487 Mohawk Street Apt. 34 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/24/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bruce Duffield 7487 Mohawk Street Apt 34 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 24, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021256 Fictitious business name(s): Made In San Diego Clothing Company

Located at: 300 Roanoke Road #3 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Billius H Goodwin Jr 300 Roanoke Road #3 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 23, 2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway Ave San Diego, CA 92101 Ceentral Division 37-2021-00044318CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alejandra S. Taborga To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alejandra S. Taborga filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alejandra S. Taborga PROPOSED NAME: Alejandra Saavedra THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 02, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway Ave San Diego, CA 92101 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043453CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Frances Geniza Lacsamana To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Frances Geniza Lacsamana on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lucas Franklin Gonzalez PROPOSED NAME: Lucas Franklin Gonzalez Lacsamana 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: November 29, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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 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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00038994CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lollie Mae Bowen To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lollie Mae Bowen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lollie Mae Bowen PROPOSED NAME: Lottie Mae Bowen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 12, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 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.

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

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

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043445CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Miguel Vargas Servin To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Miguel Vargas Servin and on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: a) Lucas Vargas-Fregoso --b) Miguel Vargas Servin PROPOSED NAME: a) Lucas Servin-Fregoso --b) Miguel Servin 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: November 29, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 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 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

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To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Veronica Burbridge filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Diriki Antrell Hill Jr PROPOSED NAME: Antrell Hill Burbridge 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: November 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043267CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Bruk Albe Agiro To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bruk Albe Agiro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Bruk Albe Delke PROPOSED NAME: Bruk Albe Agiro 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00043206CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Oscar Barba Miranda To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Oscar Barba Miranda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Oscar Barba Miranda PROPOSED NAME: Oscar Miranda 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: November 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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 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-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00042588CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Clarence Caburian Demetrio filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Clarence Caburian Demetrio PROPOSED NAME: Risa Camonayan Caburian 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: November 22, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00042116CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Pussy Player Wife’s To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Pussy Player Wife’s filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Pussy Player Wife’s PROPOSED NAME: Romance Heaven InLove 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: November 17, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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

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with the court.

for a decree changing names as follows:

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 17, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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.

Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910

The address of the court is: Civil Division 330 W. Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00041719CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alexis Diana Romero; Amanda Destiny Romero To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alexis Diana Romero; Amanda Destiny Romero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: a) Alexis Diana Romero --b) Amanda Destiny Romero PROPOSED NAME: a) Alexis Diana Vallarta --b) Amanda Destiny Vallarta 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: November 16, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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

PRESENT NAME: Vicky Lynn McKorn AKA Vicky Lynn Whaley PROPOSED NAME: Vicky Lynn Whaley 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: November 18, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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

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 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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00041845CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Chloe Rose Baker To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Chloe Rose Baker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Chloe Rose Baker PROPOSED NAME: Chloe Rose Munguia 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: November 16, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00041370CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Travis Marie Cohen Lucy To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Travis Marie Cohen Lucy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Travis Marie Cohen Lucy PROPOSED NAME: Travis Marie Cohen 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: November 15, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00040137CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Fatma Unakitan, Baran Kanmaz To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Fatma Unakitan, Baran Kanmaz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: a) Ali Bera Kanmaz --b) Melis Kanmaz PROPOSED NAME: a) Ali Bera Unakitan --b) Ahsen Melis Unakitan 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: November 03, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 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

PRESENT NAME: Jonathan Ramirez Sanchez PROPOSED NAME: Jonathan Bailon Sanchez 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: November 15, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 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.

NOTICE - RESTRAINING ORDERS FOLLOW BELOW: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic parter are restrained from: 1.

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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Case Number:

20FL600012S

Notice To Respondent:

Simone Leontine Miller

You have been sued. Read the information below. Petitioner’s name is: David Allen Miller You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.

cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children;

transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506 WARNING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: David Allen Miller 601 Telegraph Canyon Road Apt 282 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Summons Filed: 01/05/2021 Order For Publication Filed: 06/03/2021 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

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INVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS BAYSHORE BIKEWAY: BARRIO LOGAN PROJECT IFB SOL548457 CIP 1223055 The SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting bids to perform the work as follows. The work consists in general of approximately 2.3 miles of Class I bikeway along Harbor Drive between Park Boulevard and 32nd Street within the City of San Diego and Port of San Diego Tidelands. The bikeway will extend along the western side of Harbor Drive between Park Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Parkway. The bikeway will cross to the eastern side of Harbor Drive at Cesar Chavez Parkway, where it will extend to 32nd Street. Roadway improvements are required to accommodate the Class I bikeway. Features include raised concrete medians and buffers, concrete curb & gutter, asphalt concrete dike, curb extensions, concrete barrier railing, chain link fencing, street lighting, traffic signal modifications and other traffic safety measures linked to signage and striping. At the intersection of Harbor Drive and 32nd Street, the existing steel span pedestrian bridges will be removed, and the existing concrete abutments and stairs will be demolished. On 32nd Street, between Harbor Drive and Norman Scott Road, improvements include new sidewalk and medians, traffic signal improvements, and railroad signaling improvements for the MTS Trolley. Work includes, but is not limited to, controlling for water pollution; traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grubbing; curb, gutter, cross gutter, driveway, stamped concrete, and sidewalk work; roadway excavation; imported borrow; asphalt concrete pavement; PCC pavement; concrete bridge removal (portion); steel bridge removal (complete); landscaping and irrigation; wayfinding signage; pavement markings and signage; street lighting; railroad signaling and software programming; trenching and backfill for underground electric conduits; water appurtenances and fire hydrant relocations; storm drain installation; traffic signal modifications; and procurement of all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications. Hazardous material handling is required due to the presence of aerial deposited lead, lead-based paint, and asbestos. For the SWPPP, this project is a Risk Level 1. The engineer’s estimate for this work is $14,698,450. The prime contractor must have an A license at time of bid submittal. The Prime contractor must perform with their own organization, at least 35 percent of the work. The project is funded in whole or in part with Federal Active Transportation Program (ATP), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Local County of San Diego, and Local TransNet funding. There is a DBE goal of 23% on this project. A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held virtually on November 3, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am PDT. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the Project and ask questions. There will be no site walk. At the virtual prebid meeting we will share images of the site. The project area is accessible to all. Bidders are reminded to stay in the public right of way. The link to the virtual prebid meeting will be shared via SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal. This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts. Register in SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal and download the IFB and plans. SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects. Bids are to be submitted electronically through SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal by November 30, 2021 at 2:00pm PST. Bids submitted later than 2:00 p.m. PST, or at a location other than SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal, will not be considered. SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women. Joint ventures are also encouraged where feasible.

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Howard University Receives Largest

Alumni Donation in its History By Misha Cornelius Howard University Communications Howard Universit y has announced a $5 million gift from Eddie C. Brown (B.S.E.E. ’61) and C. Sylvia Brown (B.S. ’62) to support the Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE) Grant for students facing financial barriers. Eddie Brown is the founder, chairman and CEO of Brown Capital Management, a Baltimore-based asset management firm that is the second oldest African-American-owned investment management firm in the world. This gift marks the largest alumni gift to Howard University in the school’s history. “My hope is that students will be inspired by their story and generosity and that others in our alumni community will consider the many ways they, too, can impact current and future generations of Howard students,” said Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. The Browns met on Howard University’s campus in 1957. Eddie came to Howard from Allentown, Pennsylvania at just 16 years old as a student in the College of Engineering, and Sylvia came to Howard from King William, Virginia as a student in what was then the College of Liberal Arts. While equally committed to education, the couple recall two very different stories as it pertains to their opportunities to pursue a college education. Whereas Sylvia came from a family of educators and always knew she had the support to pursue higher education, Eddie’s

journey to Howard was made possible because of a caring teacher and anonymous “angel” donor. “I moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania when I was 1 5 ,” said Eddie. “We had a com- Donors and Alumni Eddie C. Brown (B.S.E.E. ’61) and C. Sylvia munity orga- Brown (B.S. ’62). Photo: Via Howard University’s Youtube Page niz er t hat would look couple to contribute the historic out for the young Black chilgift in support of the GRACE dren in the community. He Grant. This gift represents what came to me and my mother one Sylvia says is not giving back, day and said, ‘I was contacted but “paying it forward.” by a woman who wants to help a young African-American stu“We were very fortunate to be dent go to college.’ And it was able to go to Howard,” she said. my 10th grade English teacher, “I had student loans, and I know actually, who was a graduate of how hard that is. Being from a Howard [who] said, ‘You should family of four, my parents did go to Howard University.’” the best they could, but that was never enough to pay for all the At the time, Eddie was one of fees. And that’s been our manonly seven Black students in his tra, to give to others and help class at Allentown High School. them at least be able to get an Just three of the seven students undergraduate degree so they were in college preparatory have a good foundation.” classes, and the other two students had the financial means to The GRACE Grant was estabgo to college. Because he came lished by President Frederick to from a low-income family, Eddie help remove any financial barriwas chosen to receive a scholers for students and encourage arship that covered his tuition, on-time graduation for students room and board, and textbooks who successfully completed during his time at Howard. their freshman year. This story and their mutual love for Howard is what inspired the

“I remember a minister of ours said something that we never

Donors and Alumni Eddie C. Brown and C. Sylvia Brown on their wedding day. Photo: Via Howard University’s Youtube Page

forgot,” said Eddie. “That those who are blessed should be a blessing to someone, especially those less fortunate. We always remember that. I was blessed to receive my college education debt free, and I think it’s important to offer those less fortunate the opportunity to do so as well.” “Our only hope is that students who benefit from our contribution do their best,” said Sylvia.

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voters be left with enough to motivate them to vote in 2022?

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President Obama came into office in 2009 with lots of legislative ideas. He pushed the Affordable Care act hard, and it passed, expanding health care opportunities for tens of millions of our citizens. But he advocated for that legislation during a recession when many were more eager for jobs than for health care (the two go together, but jobs are a priority in the middle of a recession). The result? Flawed Republican messaging combined with general electoral malaise turned a Democratic Congress into a Republican one. Obama spent the next two years fighting folks who promised to make him a one-term President. He got much less done than he might have, and Republicans set the stage, with their opposition, for the victory of the 45th President.

are introducing in state after state may influence electoral outcomes. Voter turnout will make the difference between whether Democrats can maintain majorities in the House and Senate, but Democratic enthusiasm, over the top in 2020, may be muted in 2022. President Biden made big promises during the 2020 campaign. Among other things, he told Black voters that he had our backs. What can activists tell Black voters in 2022? Will people who yearn for economic security, better jobs, and voting rights be satisfied if all Biden and his team can say is that "we tried." Republican intransigence and the rigidity of Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and (WV) and Krysten Sinema (AZ) have resulted in alterations to Biden’s ambitious Build Back Better legislation. The free community college proposal has already been withdrawn. Will

That former President would love to make a comeback, and although Republicans know better, many are rallying around him. Will the 2022 elections set the stage for a recidivist

comeback? Our nation seems hopelessly divided, Republicans are increasingly extremist, Democrats are both apathetic and estranged. Progressive Democrats have allowed the great to get in the way of the good, insisting on things that have no possibility of passing in the Senate, tanking legislation before it is even introduced. Progressives aren't entirely wrong to insist on a higher minimum wage, expanded health care, child tax credits, and economic relief. Still, politics is the art of compromise. How do we compromise on our fundamental rights, like our voting rights? Bravo to Biden for backing off his embrace of the filibuster, but have his comments (not actions) been too little, too late. If the electorate is not motivated by these first months of the Biden administration, will they be inclined to vote in 2022? If they aren't, we are dealing with 2010 déjà vu. And if that déjà vu returns the former grafter and morally bankrupt President to office, the entire nation will suffer.

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these farmers face losing their land, livelihoods and equipment, while also bearing the additional financial burden of the farming costs they’ve taken on in anticipation of debt forgiveness. Today’s intervention positions The Federation to vigorously defend Section 1005 and ensure that the narratives of Black farmers are heard as this debt relief is critical to their survival. For more information on this lawsuit intervention, or to discuss other issues with discrimination and land loss, contact Attorney Dania Davy at the Federation office at: daniadavy@federation.coop or call 404-765-0991. This article originally appeared in The Greene County Demo crat.

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“Equitable access to both international and domestic opportunities by Black businesses is fundamentally important to the future of our economy and opportunities available to Black

people and communities,” said Marvin Washington, Director of Electrical & Electronics Purchasing, Stellantis North America, who will also serve as National Co-Lead for the program. About 95% of Black-owned businesses today are mainly solopreneurs — home-based, one-employee enterprises — or are considered micro-businesses. Of these, fewer than 3% are minority or agency certified, and most do not have the capacity, scope and scale to meet the demands of future contracting and procurement opportunities

with Fortune 500 companies and the federal government. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Black businesses nationally, and an estimated 40% of Black-owned businesses closed permanently in 2020, according to CBS News, while the digital divide has created a systemic barrier to entry into the marketplace among Black businesses. “The NBL is launching this program to achieve economic equity and justice for Black communities and millions of Black businesses, fulfilling the

organization's 121-year-old legacy, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900,” said Dr. Kenneth Harris, president and CEO, NBL. The online virtual procurement and contracting marketplace is expected to realize 20-30% of the untapped business potential of Black suppliers. The goal is to create sustainable Black businesses that will impact the local and global economies, creating jobs through entrepreneurship and growing the number of Black businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

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• Thursday, October 28, 2021

CHURCH DIRECTORY Christians’ United in the Word of God

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945 Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10:30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379#

Rev. Luis A. Garcia, Sr. Pastor

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.232.5683

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

9:30 A.M. Sunday Service In Person, Live Stream on Facebook - www.facebook.com/stpaulsumcsd

10:00 A.M. Sunday Service In Person, Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube and on bethelamesd.com

Food Distribution Thursday Noon – 3:00 PM Diaper Program Thursday Noon – 2:00 PM

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

“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.

10 A.M. Sunday Service Live Stream Facebook

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

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.

St. Paul United Methodist Church of San Diego

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

6:30 P.M. Wednesday Live Stream Bible Study

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

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

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

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 Breakfast @ 8:00 AM Church Service 9:00 AM In-Person and on, Live Stream Facebook.com/PTCSanDiego & YouTube - Zoom Go to ptcmesd@gmail.com Sunday School @ 10:30 Wednesday Bible Study @ 6:00 PM In-Person and On Zoom ID: 81144203904 P: 867104

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Pastor Keith Eric Ellison

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

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

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

138 28th Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

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www.totaldeliverance.org Fax: 619.303.2008 Mail: 7373 University Ave. Suite 217, La Mesa, CA 91942

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.

Suffragan Bishop Dr. William A. Benson, Pastor & Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson, First Lady

Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.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

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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.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LABOR UNREST EXPLODES AROUND THE CONTINENT FOR WAGE HIKES AND BACK PAY Global Information Network As American workers are demanding raises after years of stagnant wages, African workers are also seeking salary hikes, back pay and other benefits in a phenomenon dubbed “Striketober.” The official African response, however, has been anything but responsive. In Swaziland - renamed Eswatini, the home of Africa’s last absolute monarchy - striking nurses and paramedics were met with a hail of bullets for demanding better pay at three hospitals. A spokesman for the government denied that security forces had used live ammunition or shot at strikers. But a video obtained by The Swazi News Twitter account is said to

show health workers and other public sector employees who went to deliver a petition to parliament demanding better living conditions, being met with an “unprecedented show of force.” Commerce Minister Mancoba Khumalo warned workers - some of whom earn $70 a month - that they risked losing their jobs if protests against King Mswati intensify. Nurses are reportedly refusing to treat the police, accusing them of shooting colleagues during a pro-democracy rally on Wednesday. All protests are now banned as political temperatures continue to rise in this tiny Kingdom.

In Zimbabwe, junior soldiers have been sent on forced re-training as punishment for seeking a salary increase. This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is dealing with unrest in army barracks where junior officers are said to be demanding salary hikes to levels promised. Also in Zimbabwe, the Amal gamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ) says monthly salaries for teachers have been eroded by 50% due to inflation and the rise in the cost of living in Zimbabwe. This, according to the teachers’ union, has forced the majority of teachers to live in “sub-human conditions.”

Meanwhile, teachers are demanding an apology from the government following remarks by the permanent secretary of the Education Ministry, Tumisang Thabela, that teachers who could not afford to travel back to their workplaces should borrow money. “When a whole profession is reduced to this, how do we inspire our kids? Why reduce us to beggars?” said Raymond Majongwe, secretary-general of the Progressive Teachers Union. Turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo, hundreds of workers from the state-owned ports company stormed its headquarters on Friday, breaking windows, burning furniture and clashing with police over unpaid wages. Police fired tear gas into the building in the capital Kinshasa The workers have been on strike since Oct. 15. They say the government owes the firm $207 million, and that they have not been paid in more than three years. Schoolteachers are also on strike in

Congo over salaries, bonus pay and the retirement age. On Thursday, hundreds of children stormed the national parliament to demand a resolution to the strike. Turning to South Africa, the largest union of metalworkers has accepted a 6.6 percent incremental wage offer from management, ending a 13 day walkout. The National Union of Metalworkers said it would accept the increase spread over three years. NUMSA, which has around 155,000 members, launched the strike early this month in a move that hit output at carmaker BMW and threatened more auto assembly lines. Finally, on the occasion of World Day for Decent Work 2021 on Oct. 7, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released a statement from General Secretary Sharan Burrow who said: “Governments must have one overriding priority, and that is jobs. They need to recommit to full employment. This provides the basis for economic security and for social justice.”

SOMALI LOVE STORY SWEEPS CONTEST FOR TOP AFRICAN FILM PRIZE Global Information Network A Finnish-Somali filmmaker has scooped the grand prize at the Pan-African film festival known as FESPACO in Burkina Faso. The head of the prize jury called the winning feature a courageous film. Director Khadar Ahmed’s film, The Gravedigger’s Wife, explores what people will do for love. It focuses on Guled, whose job it is to wait outside the hospital to bury the dead, and what he does to save his sick wife. “It is a beautiful film that tells a story with humanity,” Mauritanian film

director Abderrahmane Sissako is quoted as saying. Set in Djibouti, it details the struggles faced by Guled, played by Omar Abdi, when he learns he has to raise funds to pay for his wife's treatment. His wife Nasra, played by Yasmin Warsame, is dying of kidney failure. Ironically, as a gravedigger, Guled waits for the deaths of others in order to make the money which could mean his wife survives. Ahmed wanted to “tell this story

with dignity, tenderness and compassion - all the qualities I've been raised with”, the director told the Guardian newspaper. The filmmaker was born in Somalia but moved to Finland as a teenager. “I'm in awe. I'm speechless. Words cannot express my gratitude and appreciation for this type of love from the continent,” Ahmed wrote on Instagram. A rare feature-length film in Somali, The Gravedigger's Wife is also Somalia's first entry in

the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. His film was 10 years in the making. Ahmed wrote it a decade ago, but was determined to direct it himself and so had to learn how to be a director, the Guardian reports. As well as winning the prestigious award, known as the Golden Stallion of Yennenga, he also received $36,000 in prize money. The Silver Stallion went to Haitian director Gessica Geneus for her

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The prizes were handed out at Fespaco's closing ceremony in the Burkinabe capital, Ouagadougou. This was the 27th edition of the week-long biennial event, the continent's biggest film festival that celebrates films largely produced in Africa by Africans.

T he Lord is close to the brokenJONATHAN “JOE” MATHIS was born in Miami, Florida on December 18, 1942 to Charlie and Naomi Mathis. He was a graduate of Dade County Northwestern Senior High School class of 1962. Jonathan relocated to San Diego, CA in the mid- late 60’s. Following an honorable discharge from the US Navy, he completed a 22-year career with UCSD Hospital from which he retired as the Facilities Engineering Superintendent. Joe was a very proud, meticulous, and active man who strongly believed in education, equity and fairness. He staunchly supported various educational and wellness organizations and was also a founding member of the Black Action Committee, Inc. which later became Action Interprises Development (A.I.D.) who provided support in the areas of Health Services, Consumer Affairs and Corporate Assistance. Joe faithfully served A.I.D. for many years as President and Chairman of the Board. Joe transitioned into eternity on September 26, 2021. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and grandson Jaxen Mathis. He is survived by daughters; Carla (Ray) Jones and Rowenda Mathis; grandchildren; Kyle, Kayla, Cameron and Caden Jones; great-granddaughter Amayah Jones, along with a host of other relatives, loved ones and friends.

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SPORTS Chicago Sky Wins WNBA Championship By Dorothy Gentry

On Sunday, October 19, James Wade, the head coach of the Chicago Sky, became the third Black head coach in WNBA history to win a WNBA championship when his team defeated the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game 4 of the best of 5 series. It is the first championship for the WNBA team and

fitting that they won it at home in Chicago’s Wintrust Arena in front of their fans. Kahleah Copper was named Finals MVP The Sky were led all year by Candace Parker, a Chicago native, who has now won two WNBA titles in her career. She won in 2016 with the Los Angeles Sparks. Parker signed with the Sky in free agency last spring. She fin-

ished the game with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. “Everything that this team went through the entire year prepared us for this,” Parker said.” We were down nine, we were down 11. We just got to stay with it, and that’s what we’ve done all season. I am so proud of this group, with our fight, next man up mentality. “My high school coach

is here...I mean, we got the whole city here and this is amazing how Chicago supports. I mean, we’re champions for life now.” This article originally appeared in the Texas Metro News.

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