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Thursday, July 21, 2022 • The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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BUSINESS NEWS SDCCE Welcomes College’s First AfroLatina President
Mexico, and Chihuahua Mexico were farm workers in the 1970s. Her father’s parents came from the Southern states, Louisiana, and Mississippi, during an era of major racial oppression. King’s mother, Sylvia Perez, raised her and her 5 siblings while going back to school in her thirties at a non credit institution in Los Angeles to earn a high school diploma/equivalency and a certificate in management. The certificate opened doors for Sylvia to begin working at a Los Angeles Unified School District Cafeteria 30 years ago, where she will be retiring in a couple more years as manager.
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an Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) welcomed Tina M. King, Ed.D. as its new president on July 1, 2022. San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) welcomed Tina M. King, Ed.D. as its new president on July 1, 2022. A humanitarian academic leader, King’s life’s work driven by social justice reform mirrors SDCCE’s mission to provide quality education and career training to adult students and its role in American Civil Rights. Dr. King is SDCCE’s first female, Afro-Latina President since Dr. Lillian Beam in 1990. She succeeds Carlos O. Cortez, Ph.D. who became Chancellor of the San Diego Comm-
Tina M. King, Ed.D., San Diego College of Continuing Education President. Photo: Courtesy of SDCCE
unity College District (SDCCD). “I am honored to join SDCCE which is woven into the history of America and to join a district known for its social justice values and who has always pushed students at the forefront,” said Dr. King. Bringing affordable housing to SDCCE campuses for students and employees, opening health and well-
ness centers, and restoring SDCCE’s historic Educational Cultural Complex with a $35 million renovation grant from Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 State Budget are among Dr. King’s key areas of focus during her first year as president. SDCCE’s work is deeply personal for King, who comes from a migrant family. Her grandparents on her mother’s side, born in Jalisco,
Dr. King earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fullerton where her dissertation focused on the role of community college faculty in creating academic achievement for Black men. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Southern California, and a Multiple Subject Credential and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. Prior to her arrival at SDCCE, Dr. King served as assistant superin-
tendent/vice president of Student Affairs at Southwestern College, Interim Dean of Instruction and Student Services and director of Institutional Research and Planning for North Orange Continuing Education in Anaheim, and as a student affairs officer and advisor in the Educational Leadership department at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. King also has experience in K-12 education both as a learning facilitator with the Los Angeles Unified School District and as a middle school teacher at the Compton Unified School District. Dr. King was named a 2021-22 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow, a highly selective leadership program that prepares top education professionals to become highly effective leaders of community colleges. Dr. King is a great fit for SDCCE, where students are among the most vulnerable populations in California. Half of the student body of 30,000 students at SDCCE is made up of immigrants, refugees, and English language learners. “We are the people’s college,” said Dr. King. “That is what I love about SDCCE, it’s heavily rooted in community, social justice, and activism.”
First Black Woman to be Nominated for 3 Comedy Emmys By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer Variety has reported that “Abbott Elementary,” the hit television series on ABC, has earned Quinta Brunson three nominations for outstanding comedy series, making her the first Black woman to earn those nominations in the same year in the comedy categories. Brunson is nominated for lead actress in a comedy, outstanding comedy series, and writing for a comedy series. Brunson is also the youngest Black woman to ever be nominated in the comedy acting category, at the age of 32.
shows “The Office,” and “Parks and Recreation,” and has been praised for its witty humor and diverse cast. Only one season has premiered, but a second is already in the works, as stated by ABC. According to Variety, in the 74 year history of the Emmys’, only one Black woman has ever won in each of the categories of lead actress in a comedy and writing for a comedy series, which went to Isabel Sanford in 1981 for her role in the CBS show, “The Jeffersons,” and Lena Waithe in 2017 for her writing in Netflix’s “Master of None.”
—Quinta Brunson
History was made again in 2020 when the first two Black women were nominated for both producing a comedy and for lead actress in a comedy, which went to Tracee Ellis Ross for her role in ABC’s “Black-ish,” and Issa Rae for HBO’s “Insecure,” according to a July article in Variety.
Overall, “Abbott Elementary” won a total of seven Emmy nominations. Brunson, who created the show, also stars in its lead role as Janine, a quirky, colorful teacher, who is still figuring out who she is and how she fits into her workplace. The show is shot in a ‘mockumentary’ style, much like
“Crying, shaking, and throwing up has new meaning to me because in real life I did all three,” shared Brunson in a July 12 tweet. “Still speechless. Congrats to the entire staff and cast of Abbott Elementary. And I want to share this moment with all of the people who watch and love the show. Emmy nominated, baby!”
“Emmy nominated, baby!”
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Black Employees Say Pandemic Caused Them to Re-Evaluate Finances Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The pandemic’s onset in the U.S. has surpassed the twoyear mark and the crisis has had long-term effects on financial attitudes and behaviors across various demographics—including a few silver linings. According to Lincoln Financial Group’s 2021 Retirement Power® study, Black employees are more likely than the total population to report the pandemic caused them to re-evaluate what matters most to them financially (55% vs. 44%). And among those who re-evaluated what’s important to them, more than a third (34%) say they have a new attitude about money and place a greater value on their personal finances. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson as Janine. Photo: ABC/Pamela Littky
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“COVID-19 created financial challenges in many segments of the population, but our research underscores that Black Americans have been most impacted and are looking for solutions to help them achieve positive outcomes for the future,” said Ed Walters, senior vice president, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Wealth Management for Lincoln Financial Network. “By focusing on their wallets and financial planning, Black Americans will be in a stronger position to not only weather the next crisis, but to also build generational wealth.” Lincoln’s data went on to reveal that although 93% of Black workers reported having two or more competing financial priorities, they are the most focused of any demographic on setting financial goals, which is a key first step toward financial security. Almost half (45%) reported setting a budget for expenses this year, compared to 34% of the total population, and they also lead in goal setting for the following areas: • Retirement savings (40% vs. 33%) • Debt repayment (46% vs. 36%) • Other savings priorities (40% vs. 31%) While it is good news that Black employees recognize the need to set goals and prioritize their finances, debt is one area that remains an ongoing concern. Lincoln’s Retirement Power® research showed that Black employees are more likely to view debt as a problem than the total population (85% vs. 73%).
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