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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 62 Years

No Matter the Vote: We Can’t Wait SEE PAGE 3

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER & Covid-19 Updates SEE PG. 19

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Voting Rights Takes Center Stage Make Juneteenth a Paid at Black Caucus MLK Breakfast Holiday in California By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media

Voting rights was the central theme at a virtual breakfast the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held Jan. 12 to celebrate the sacrifices and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on American life and politics.

Washington, D.C., U.S.A. - Aug 28, 2021: March On for Voting Rights "Protect Voting Rights” Photo: Johnny Silvercloud/Shutterstock

By Antonio‌ R ‌ ay‌ ‌Harvey‌ California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Last week, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) an nounced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1655, legislation that would make Juneteenth a

paid holiday in California. AB 1655 is co-authored by Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) and Mia Bonta (D-Oakland). Weber, Bonta and Jones-Sawyer are all members of the California Legislative Black Caucus. See JUNETEENTH page 2

“It is not enough to evoke Dr. King's name on his birthday, post on social media and then take the day off,” said Sen. Steve Bradford (D-Inglewood), CLBC chair, reminding the audience of King’s activism and how his efforts led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. See RIGHTS page 2

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Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks Black Woman on U.S. Coin to the Black Press of America

Maya Angelou First

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Famous author and noted civil rights leader Maya Angelou became the first African American woman featured on the 25-cent coin. The U.S. Mint began shipping the quarters on January 10. Reportedly, the Angelou coin is the first in a series designed to celebrate the accomplishments of American women.

rency, we have the chance to say something about our country — what we value, and how we’ve progressed as a society,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said in a statement. “I’m very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of America’s most remarkable women, including Maya Angelou.”

“Each time we redesign our cur-

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Vice President Kamala Harris provided a message of hope while striking an encouraging tone during an exclusive interview with the Black Press of America. The Vice President, who cut her teeth as a California prosecutor, State Attorney General, and later as an influential U.S. Senator, said that despite many setbacks to voting rights, she and the entire BidenHarris administration haven’t and won’t stop fighting. “I will tell you that I gave a speech with President Biden at Morehouse College, and afterward, I had a quiet visit with Ambassador Andrew Young because I was looking to him for inspiration,” Vice President Harris told the gathering of publishers and journalists from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

Maya Angelou Coin/Courtesy Rep. Barbara Lee/Twitter

“Based on what history has taught us, Ambassador Young said in a nutshell that freedom is a constant struggle. But we don’t give up. That’s where I am. I’m not

giving up,” the Vice President asserted. She continued: “We are going to keep on. This is a movement for voting rights. Coretta Scott King said the fight must be fought and won with each generation. This is certainly a moment that we should not have to be in, which is fighting against blatant laws that are designed to target specific communities that obstruct access to the ballot box.” Vice President Harris offered that she’s leaned on “folks from every walk of life.” She declared that all must remain purposely intentional and optimistic. With Democrat Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona dealing

death blows to any hopes of passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote measure, Vice President Harris declined to place blame alone on those renegade party members. “We have a fight in front of us. I will emphasize that there also are 50 Republicans who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution,” Vice President Harris remarked. See KAMALA page 2

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Bradford said there are forces still attacking the rights of some Americans to vote, and more work needs to be done to make sure the voices of all Americans are heard and that all voters have access to the ballot box. “His birthday should be about a day on, a day of activity in our community, of activism and continuing to push for real change in this country,” he continued. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is a former chair of the CLBC, said “the crisis of democracy is center stage, we are still fighting for our fundamental rights.”

“In 1965, we secured [the vote] and now we find ourselves debating the same issue over again and with great concern about the fact that we are faced with the rolling back of what we had thought was just old stuff that people would never go back to,” said Weber. A day before the CLBC breakfast, President Biden and Vice President Harris visited Atlanta to emphasize the importance of protecting voting rights. Although, the House of Representatives voted a day later to pass the Freedom to Vote: John Lewis Act, the legislation is in jeopardy of not pass-

ing in the U.S. Senate as two Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Krysten Sinema (D-AZ) refuse to change the rules allowing a minority of senators to block legislation.

words of interposition and nullification dripping from their lips.’ In other words, ‘I see Jim Crow laws. I see governors trying to overturn federal law with regards to what is right and what is just in this country.’”

with Dr. King and how much King’s ideas, strategizing, and activism secured the human rights of all Americans.

Civil rights activist and friend of Dr. King, Rev. James Lawson, also spoke at the virtual breakfast and encouraged Black leaders to fight for their communities.

During a press call on the same day, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond spoke about the historical weight of the current voting rights standoff among lawmakers in Washington.

“Black elected officials must support the community of Black people all around the country, organizing continuous campaigns,” said Lawson, who shared intimate details of his work

“Our democracy has faced defining moments many times in our history and this is one of those,” said Richmond. “This will be a question of what side you want to be on.”

General Gordon Granger led troops into Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and the institution of slavery. As a result, thousands of enslaved people in Texas were among some of the last to be informed of their liberation. Historians say that incident captures a broader reality: many enslaved Black people across the South working on plantations did not know about the Emancipation Proclamation – or that they had been freed – until much later.

Today, the celebration of that joyous occasion in Texas has spread around the nation, with cities and communities in California joining to mark that all-important milestone in the American journey to freedom. In June last year, President Biden proclaimed Juneteenth an official federal holiday. It is the first commemoration to become a national holiday since President Ronald Reagan declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a holiday 39 years ago. Juneteenth

is now a paid state holiday in nine states, including Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virg ini a, Washington, Oregon, and Illinois.

Russia, she asked, ‘What is going on with voting in America?’” Vice President Harris said.

could lose your job. So, it’s a big deal.”

Weber said there are about 400 bills making their way through state legislatures across the country that are attempting to restrict voting rights. “Here we are now in this century, in this timeframe, in 2022, and we are talking about something that took place in 1965 in terms of the Voting Rights Act,” said Weber. “Dr. King told us, ‘I see governors with the

Lawson called for community leaders to “dismantle plantation capitalism” and praised the work of other Black leaders that led to civil rights legislation during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. “The greatest use of law and nonviolent tactic was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Many movements were in it, and we must not forget Little Rock Nine, Jackie Robinson's desegregation of baseball and so on. It helped the Black community come together,” said Lawson.

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“It is time that June 19th has the status it deserves in California to honor the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation and reflect on the long struggle for freedom,” Weber said, speaking during an Assembly session Jan. 15. “By making Juneteenth an official state holiday, California would demonstrate its commitment to celebrating the emancipation of all slaves.” If the Legislature approves AB 1655 and Gov. Newsom signs it into law, it would

amend current statutes to include June 19th as an official state holiday for public schools, community colleges, and California State University systems. It would also grant paid time-off to all state employees. Juneteenth commemorates the day American forces declared that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were freed – more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. On June 19th, 1865, Union

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Angelou, whose works include such classics as “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “And Still I Rise,” and “The Heart of a Woman,” died in 2014. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, from President Barack Obama. The commemorative new coin features Angelou with her arms uplifted a bird in flight and a rising sun behind her.

“I’m not prepared to absolve them of their responsibility to stand in the shoes and in the legacy of the Republicans who, in 2006 in that chamber in the U.S. Senate, voted 98-0 in favor of the extension to the Voting Rights Act.

get the kids to school, to get them to the bus stop.”

“Let us be clear about the challenge here and who the protagonists and the antagonists are. The bottom line is that we must march on and fight on. It’s not new to us. We can’t be tired even though we are frustrated, and yes, disappointed, if not angered that we’re continuing to have this fight.”

“Speaking directly with Vice President Kamala Harris today was a tremendous boost for the NNPA as we begin our year long promotion and celebration of the 195th anniversary of the Black Press of America,” Dr. Chavis proclaimed.

“They are images inspired by her poetry and symbolic of the way she lived,” officials at the U.S. Mint said in the statement. To the right are the words “e pluribus Unum,” Latin for “out of many, one,” a phrase also on the national seal. The flip side features a portrait of George Washington. “Excited to announce that Maya Angelou becomes the first Black woman to appear on a U.S. quarter,” California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee wrote on Twitter. “The phenomenal women who shaped American history have gone unrecognized for too long – especially women of color,” Rep. Lee wrote. “Proud to have led this bill to honor their legacies.”

In the news she provided exclusively to the Black Press, Vice President Harris announced the first National Roadway Safety Strategy. “It’s about putting $6 billion into state and local government to improve safety on the roads,” Vice President Harris pronounced. “It’s about funding for local communities for better streetlights, ensuring crosswalks are safe. We’re talking about the elderly, the mother with the stroller, the father with the stroller – people given enough time to cross the street. It’s a very big thing when you talk about the quality of life and when you live in communities where they rely on public streets to walk to church, to

NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. called the meeting with the Vice President “a tremendous boost for the NNPA.”

Vice President Harris noted that her first year in office had kept her busy. She has met with heads of state, prime ministers, and other dignitaries. Alarmingly, Vice President Harris noted that many had expressed concern about voting rights in America and the many voter suppression laws that have passed in Republican-led states since the 2020 election. The Vice President noted that not only are those targeted by such laws affected but America’s standing as a global leader also has suffered. “I hosted at the Vice President’s residence, [former German Chancellor] Angela Merkle, and while talking about China and

“We as Americans are about to take ourselves off the map as a role model for what democracy should be. [The world] is watching. “You watch what a role model does. I met with the Presidents of Zambia and Ghana in my office, and they were talking about these issues. It has a direct connection to our standing around the world. We lose our legitimacy. [Voting rights] is a domestic issue, but it will impact our standing in the world.” When discussing the administration’s success, Vice President Harris noted the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed last year. She pointed out that the bill contains significant funding for public transportation, a vital issue for people of color and the poor. “African American workers are four times more likely to take public transit than white workers,” Vice President Harris noted. “If we’re not putting funding in public transportation – $90 billion specifically – it means that if you miss your bus, you might lose an hour waiting for the next, and you

“Juneteenth is an important and special annual celebration for Black culture, resilience, and achievement,” said Weber. “Designating this date as a paid state holiday mirrors the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.” Jones-Sawyer said people of

She noted that the bill funds broadband in areas where none exist, and many find it hard to afford. Additionally, the infrastructure bill removes lead pipes and lead from paint, a serious problem facing many African American and low-income households. When the administration began, the pandemic had taken its toll on much of the country and the globe. Since taking office, Vice President Harris said more than 200 million Americans had received Covid vaccines, and 75 million have gotten booster shots. She noted the economic bounce back in the 6 million jobs the administration has created and the near-record-low 3.9 percent unemployment. “One of the things I’m so proud of is to put the issue of Black maternal mortality on stage at the White House,” Vice President Harris told the NNPA. “Black women are three times more likely to die from childbirth, and that’s a function of several things including racial bias in the medical health system,” she stated. She said she intentionally put training at the top of the list.

all races and backgrounds in the state should commemorate the holiday. “This is a significant milestone for African Americans, to have a date recognized by our state that is celebrated by all Californians,” said Jones-Sawyer. “AB 1655 is an inclusive act marking a key point in our nation’s history – one we should never forget or ignore, and one that correctly balances the American scale of freedom from 3/5ths to a whole.”

“The training community would be doulas and midwives who understand and know communities and who will give dignity to the families they serve,” Vice President Harris commented. “Another issue that disproportionately affects African American women is fibroids. Again, I’m talking fibroids inside the White House and what we need to do to address particular health needs of Black women in connection to what they do as wives, mothers, grandmothers, and leaders in the community.” Dr. Chavis applauded Vice President Harris for her “detailed responses to questions posed by our NNPA member publishers from across the nation.” “They were very informative and substantive,” Dr. Chavis concluded. “The truth is some in the mainstream media have not given the progress of the Biden-Harris administration the recognition that it deserves. We in the Black Press will continue to give voice on the critical issue of voting rights, health care, criminal justice reform, and the protection of American democracy as articulated by Vice President Harris.”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION No Matter the Vote: We Can’t Wait By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher By the time most of us re ad t his, the United States Senate would have taken a vote on the Voting Rights Legislation that has been delayed for so long. While passage of the Voting Rights Act and the John Lewis Act would go a long way in nullifying the many Voter Suppression laws enacted during the past year in more than 28 states, we must all realize that this battle for the right to vote now rests with each and everyone of us. We must now understand that the issue is not one of whether we will have a democracy. The real issue is will we become a nation of racists fighting to kill the continuation of a representative government that some of us think of as a democracy, or will we allow our future to rest with two individual members of the Senate? Will we allow citizenship suppression to become the symbol of democracy for those who truly believe that only a select few are to be counted in the limited and non-inclusive government that tramples on the rights of people of color and marginalized citizens. Because the attack on voting rights is so aggressive and uniform, those of us in favor and support of voting rights legislation must act now and take this cause beyond the necessary votes needed to make the pending bills the law of the land. We must now register and re-register every person capable, of vot-

ing age, for the midterm elections which will take place this November 2022. We must check existing voter rolls for the names of all those who have been or are being “purged” for whatever reason. We must find and re-register those individuals so that they can be in good standing to vote in November. We must conduct election drills just as Dr. King and those in the Civil Rights demonstrations prepared for each march before they went out to be attacked by dogs and high powered water hoses. We must establish committees to look at and examine those persons seeking to run for office at all levels and test whether they have campaign proposals that would weaken both elections and tamper with the people who handle such elections. This would include laws against election workers,voting opportunities at the local and state level as well as a national commitment to ensure that those elected to the House and Senate will maintain the control of those bodies to meet our goals. We can’t wait to study the new electoral districts; we can't wait to find the right people to run for office or to start the fund raising that will be necessary to change the projected Republican outcome for November 2022. Now is the time to start both here and with our families, friends and neighbors across this country. We must prove that no laws can stop an idea whose time has come with the people the laws were intended to serve.

January 6th, Voting Rights and the

Tyranny Threatening America By Congressman James E. Clyburn House Majority Whip (D-SC) I listened intently [January 6th] as our 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation from Statuary Hall observing the first anniversary of last year’s insurrection. I found myself reflecting upon the attack on Pearl Harbor that thrusted us into a world war against a tyrannical foreign power. Tyranny is threatening America again, this time from a domestic attack. A President and his enablers created a narrative and fomented

a “Big Lie” that is continuing. He incited a violent mob to attack our seat of government and disrupt the certification of the results of a free

Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith

for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

Today we are witnessing an increased spirit of giving to help underserved communities across the United States. The Black Press of America acknowledges and takes public note of both the responsibilities and the opportunities for corporate leaders to be “Thy Sisters and Brothers Keepers.” Good social corporate responsibility matters. This is particularly true in communities of color, which continue to be mired in poverty and insufficient access to transformative economic improvement opportunities. One of the key indicators of economic advancement and sustainability in today’s global marketplace is the extent to which effective community-based organizations have access to equity funding and high-tech innovations. With 2021 behind us and preparations and commitments now being made for 2022, we are revisiting the progress accomplished by a leading African American entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robert F. Smith, who is helping to increase racial equity funding and bridge the digital divide in six southern cities where a large percentage of African Americans now reside: Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Houston, New Orleans and Charlotte. Earlier last year, we highlighted the game-changing initiative that , along with PayPal CEO Dan Schulman, and BCG CEO Rich Lesser launched called the Southern Communities Initiative. This initiative is “A catalytic effort to coordinate and accelerate racial equity funding, programming, and convening organizations in six southern communities that are home to approximately 50% of the African American population.” According to information recently posted on Smith’s dedicated

and fair election which he lost by over 7 million votes. Over the past year, we have witnessed loyalists of the 45th President work to unravel the

website, we were pleased to learn that the Southern Communities Initiative already h a s i d e nt i f i e d , embraced and activated the following local leadership appointments and activations in those six states. There are four racial equity pillars for the initiative: Wealth Creation – supporting Black-owned business growth and access to capital; Housing – providing access to resources that enable home ownership at fair rates and terms; Education / Workforce Development – creating advancement opportunities via formal education/skills training for minorities; and Health Equity – eliminating health disparities through equal access to quality, affordable healthcare. There are also two racial equity enablers that are part of the initiative: Digital Access – providing access and adoption of affordable high-speed internet solutions for low-income and minority households; and Physical Infrastructure – providing access to affordable, reliable real-estate and civil infrastructure to support minority families and businesses. In each of the six states, there is a well-known community servant and leader who has been designated as the “Community Lead” of the Southern Communities Initiative. In Atlanta, The Reverend Dr. Bernice King, Chief Executive Officer at The King Center, is the Lead. In Houston, the Lead is LaTanya Flix, Senior Vice President, DEI at Greater Houston Partnership. In Memphis, there is Sarah Lockridge-Steckel, Chief

threads that hold the fabric of our representative democracy together. His followers, fueled by a constant diet of disinformation, have harassed and intimidated election officials across the country, caus-

Executive Officer & Co-Founder at The Collective Blueprint, while the Lead in Charlotte, NC is Janet LaBar, President & CEO at Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. In Birmingham, the Lead is J.W. Carpenter, Executive Director at Prosper Birmingham, and in New Orleans, it is Judy Morse, President & CEO at Urban League of Louisiana. The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities. The issues of economic equity and racial justice are still critical for the future of the nation. Yet, the contributions of Smith and others appear to be gaining support because as of today more than 70 major corporate entities have now endorsed the Southern Communities Initiative. The truth is there can be no real racial justice without the reality of sustainable racial equity and economic advancement of communities of color. We, therefore, without hesitation salute Robert F. Smith. Dr. Benjamin F, Chavis, Jr. is President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

ing many to resign their positions out of fear for themselves and their families. See TYRANNY page 16

In Dr. King’s Honor, California Black Doctors Call for Urgent Action “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By Covered CA African American doctors recently joined Covered California to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., calling for improved health equity and urging Black Californians to enroll in health coverage, as Covered California’s Jan. 31 open-enrollment deadline approaches. A recent report from the Calif

ornia Health Care Foundation highlighted that Black Californians have the shortest life expectancy – as well as the highest death rates among all racial and ethnic groups from breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer. According to the report, Black Californians also experienced the highest rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. “Achieving health equity for African Americans is an important goal now more than ever,” said Dr. David Carlisle, CEO and President of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los

Angeles. “Widely available and affordable health coverage coupled with quality health care can help level the field for everyone, putting California in the best position to get on top of COVID-19 and be prepared for future challenges.” Increasing Blacks’ rates for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters and access to quality health care is also key, says Dr. Kim Rhoads, associate professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and the Director of the Office of Community Engagement at UC San Francisco.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled the curtain back on the longstanding inequities in the health and health care for Blacks,” said Dr. Rhoads. “These disparities whether in high blood pressure, cancer, or COVID-19, are often related to challenges in finding and receiving high quality care and getting and having insurance coverage is a powerful intervention.” There is now more financial health than ever before through Covered California and Medi-Cal to get health coverage, and most people qualify for brand-name health plans with companies like Anthem,

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Blue Shield, Kaiser, and Health Net for less than $10 a month, and some will be able to get covered at no cost. Consumers interested in learning more about their health coverage options by Covered California’s Jan. 31 open-enrollment deadline can: Visit www.CoveredCA.com. • Get free and confidential assistance, in a variety of languages, from a certified enroller. • Have a certified enroller call them and help them for free. • Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

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Community Recognition The Honorable Larry D. Turner, Inspector General Program Open for Nominations By Carol J. Turner

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The 79th Assembly District would like to introduce the Community Recognitions Program, which aims to honor the representation, identity, and diversity of our local leaders. The district invites residents to submit nominations for one community leader and/or one small business for any or all of the categories by the deadlines that are listed on the website. The first category is for the 79th Assembly District’s Black Histor y Month Hon ore e . B l a c k Hi s t or y Month is a time where we

can actively celebrate and reflect on the contributions that individuals of the African Diaspora have made throughout the world. This time also affords the opportunity to recognize some of the tremendous accomplishments marked through the many endeavors of Black Americans in U.S. history. Nominees of this category should reside in or own a business that is located in the 79th Assembly District. Any community leader or small business owned by a person of the African diaspora (African, African American, Caribbean, etc.) is eligible for nomination.

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The nomination deadline is January 28, 2022. Submit nominations at: https://a79. asmdc.org/community-recognitions-program. For more information or to submit your nomination, visit a79.asmdc.org or call (619) 531-7913. The nomination process is quick, easy, and can be completed online.

Save Lives During National Blood Donor Month Pledge to give blood twice in 2022 to help stop the blood shortage Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Beginning this January with the arrival of National Blood Donor Month, San Diego Blood Bank and ADRP, an International Division of America’s Blood Centers, and the national blood community are asking all eligible individuals to commit to

donating blood at least twice throughout 2022. San Diego and other communities nationwide are currently facing a significant drop in blood donations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If every individual pledges and follows through on donating

blood at least one more time than they did in 2021, blood shortages would be eliminated. During emergencies and for ongoing patient care, it is the blood on the shelf that has been donated, collected, tested, and processed that saves lives. Blood cen-

The Honorable Larry D. Turner was sworn in as the 8th Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on December 7, 2021, following his nomination by President Biden and unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Mr. Turner has local family ties. He is the nephew of the late U.S. Marine Captain (R) Andrew and Carol Turner. His Aunt Carol Turner, still resides in San Diego.

As head of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Mr. Turner is responsible for overseeing the administration of a nationwide, independent program of audits and investigations involving U.S. Department of Labor programs and operations. He also directs investigations into organized crime influence and labor racketeering corruption in employee benefit plans, internal union affairs, and labor-management relations. In addition, the OIG works with other law enforcement partners on human trafficking matters.

June 2020, and as Deputy Inspector General since September 2014.

24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Prior to joining the DOLOIG, Mr. Turner served as Deputy and Acting Assistant

Mr. Turner holds a BS Degree in Business from Morgan State University, an MBA in Business Management from Golden Gate University, and an MS Degree in Resource Management from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). He is a g raduate of the Command and General Staff College; the Harvard University Senior Executive Fellow Program; the Defense Leadership and Management Program (DLAMP); and the Federal Executive Institute. Mr. Turner holds a Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University.

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Inspector General for the Office of Communication and Congressional Liaison, Department of Defense, and the Deputy Inspector General for the Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).

Prior to his appointment as Inspector General, Mr. Turner served as DOL’s Acting Insp ec tor G eneral since

Before joining the IG community, Mr. Turner served as Army Installation Management Command Liaison Officer to the Army Materiel Command, and Executive Officer to the Executive Director, IMCOM. Mr. Turner served

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Mr. Turner has received numerous civilian and military awards to include: DoD and Army Civilian Meritorious Service Awards, Civilian Superior Service Award, Civilian Commander’s Award, Legion of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters, multiple Southwest Asia Medals, and the Army Parachutist Badge. Mr. Turner and his wife, Lottie currently reside in Stafford, VA. sandiegobloodbank.org or by calling (619) 400-8251.

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LOCAL NEWS DA Issues COVID Test and Price Gouging Warning Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan has issued a warning to the public to steer clear of unapproved at-home COVID-19 tests as people become increasingly desperate to get tested for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Scammers are always waiting for their next opportunity to take financial advantage of unsuspecting consumers and the shortage of COVID-19 tests is no different. “Before you click the add-to-cart button on that website claiming to sell legitimate self-testing kits, know how to spot red flags so you don’t become a different kind of COVID-19 statistic,” DA Stephan said. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a list of tips on how to vet at-home tests: • Only buy tests authorized by the FDA.

• Check the FDA’s lists of antigen diagnostic tests and molecular diagnostic tests (fda.gov) before buying, to find the tests authorized for home use. • Check out a seller before you buy, especially if you’re buying from a site you don’t know. Search online for the website, company, or seller’s name plus words like “scam,” “complaint,” or “review.” • Compare online reviews from a wide variety of websites. You can get a good idea about a company, product, or service from reading user reviews on various retail or shopping comparison sites. • Think about the source of the review. Consider whether the review is coming from an expert organization or an individual customer. • When buying online, pay by credit card. If you’re charged for an order you never got, or for a product that is not as advertised, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company.

costs have increased. Anyone who began selling tests after December 1, 2021 may not charge 50% greater than what they paid for the kit themselves. A new law that the San Diego District Attorney’s Office co-sponsored expands the price gouging laws to online purchases. “We will continue to use all the tools at our disposal to protect our community against fraudulent COVID schemes, fraud and price gouging” DA Stephan said.

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If you have been scammed, report it directly to the FTC (www.reportfraud.ftc.gov) or contact the DA’s consumer protection team at consumer@sdcda.org. If you are looking for an in-person test site, San Diego County provides a list of authorized free test sites on its website (www.sandiegocounty.gov).

Finally, since Governor Newsom’s executive order declares a state of emergency through March 31, 2022, the price gouging laws will be in effect until the end of April. The order prohibits sellers from increasing prices on test kits by more than 10% if they had been selling them as of December 1, 2021, unless they can prove their

To report an incident of price gouging or a fake or suspicious testing site, you can call the San Diego District Attorney consumer hotline at (619) 531-3507 or by email at consumer@sdcda.org. The Consumer Protection Unit is comprised of Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators and Paralegals dedicated to protecting consumers and law-abiding businesses from fraudulent or unfair business practices.

New County Probation Chief Named By Chuck Westerheide County of San Diego

The San Diego County Probation Department has a new Chief to lead the department’s transformation and support the successful transition of people back to the community. Tamika Nelson is the first woman to lead the County’s probation department. She recently served as the Assistant Chief Probation Officer in San Joaquin County, managing a department with more than 350 sworn and non -sworn personnel. In her position with San Joaquin County, Assistant Chief Nelson helped deploy evidence-based case management approaches to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.

She also helped expand transitional services such as behavioral health services, community-based support services and educational services to youth and families to improve the lives of justice-involved clients. Nelson led a committee to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in San Joaquin County. “I’m humbled and honored by this opportunity to serve the community of San Diego as the Chief Probation Officer,” Nelson said. “I’m excited to bring my experience with nurturing collaborative relationships, evidenced-based practices, and data-driven decision making to a highly motivated and innovative team.

I’m looking forward to further collaborations with stakeholders and the community to do our part in pursuing public safety.” Nelson will lead the Probation Department in its mission to provide the highest quality of service through a continuum of services, family and community engagement, restorative practices, andemployeefocused enrichment. The San Diego County Probation Department includes 1,009 employees with a budget of $236 million and is a part of the County’s Public Safety Group. “Everyone deserves a second chance, especially young people who have taken a wrong turn in life,” said Nathan Fletcher, Chair

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Update Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Fletcher Named Board Chair for Second Consecutive Year The San Diego C ounty Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to select Supervisor Nathan Fletcher to serve as Chair of the Board for the second consecutive year. The chair acts as the official voice of the Board, outlines the County’s goals for the coming year in the annual State of the County address and presides over Board meetings. During Tuesday’s virtual organizational meeting, the Board also selected Supervisor Nora Vargas to continue in her role as vice

chair and to have Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer serve as chair pro tempore.

New Gun Storage and Safety Law Approved The Board voted to enact a new ordinance to set standards for safe storage of firearms and to put restrictions on non-serialized guns commonly called “ghost guns.” A key component of the County ordinance is the requirement that all guns in homes be stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock. The new ordinance also prohibits possessing, purchasing, selling, transferring, receiving, or transporting non-serialized firearms or non-serialized parts for guns

such as frames and receivers. If a second reading of the ordinance is approved on January 25, the new law would take effect in February 2022, but several sections of the ordinance may not be immediately enforced to allow time for people with existing items to dispose of those guns and parts.

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of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. “We are reimagining the services we provide to youth, opening new facilities that align with our goals, and we’ve hired new leadership to help us drive change in the probation department. I look forward to working closely with our new Chief Probation Officer Tamika Nelson, her back-

ground, experience rehabilitating justiceinvolved youth, and values align with the new direction we are taking our county.” Tamika Nelson attended the University of California, San Diego and earned her Juris Doctor from the Humphreys School of Law in Stockton.

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ARTS & CULTURE Tributes Pour In For Groundbreaking Actor Sidney Poitier The Associated Press

Tributes to Sidney Poitier poured in from Hollywood and around the world following the death of the groundbreaking actor on January 6. Poitier, who was the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, was 94. “For over 80 years, Sidney and I laughed, cried and made as much mischief as we could. He was truly my brother and partner in trying to make this world a little better. He certainly made mine a whole lot better.” — Actor Harry Belafonte, in a statement. “It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. He was a gentle man and opened doors for all of us that had been closed for years. God bless him and his family.” — Denzel Washington, in a statement. “My honor to have loved him as a mentor. Friend. Brother. Confidant. Wisdom teacher. The utmost, highest regard and praise for

his most magnificent, gracious, eloquent life. I treasured him. I adored him. He had an enormous soul I will forever cherish.” — Oprah Winfrey, on Instagram. “This is a big one. No words can describe how your work radically shifted my life. The dignity, normalcy, strength, excellence and sheer electricity you brought to your roles showed us that we, as Black folks, mattered!!! It was an honor…” — Actor Viola Davis, on Instagram. “If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high.: To Sir. with Love. Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P. He showed us how to reach for the stars.” — Actor and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg, on Twitter. “Sidney Poitier, your last sunset with us is the dawn of many generations rising in the path of light you blazed. We will always hold you in our hearts and forever speak your name.” — Director and actor Debbie Allen, on Twitter.

“The last time I saw Sidney was at a golf course in LA. I saw him across the room and walked toward him with my hand out to shake his. Ignoring my hand, he opened both of his arms wide and embraced me warmly. Then he let me go and held me at arm's length, staring me in my eyes and said in his signature cadence, ‘I dig what you do, my man.’ I almost fainted.” — Actor Don Cheadle, in a statement. “Sidney Poitier was a pioneer for artists of color everywhere. At 9, I read he imitated broadcasters since he was ridiculed for his accent. For the next 10 yrs I did the same to overcome my own speech impediment. I owe my voice to him. Never EVER doubt that representation matters. Rest in power titan.” — Poet Amanda Gorman, on Facebook. “Today, the world has lost an icon, and I have lost one of my dearest friends, the great Sidney Poitier. He was a man of grace, integrity and someone I long admired. He is in

a class by himself.” — Berry Gordy, Motown founder, in a statement. “Few artists have contributed more to the Civil Rights Movement than Sidney Poitier. As an actor, he was determined not to be defined by his race, but he pointedly refused roles that perpetuated negative stereotypes. His charm and grace, both onscreen and off, helped to open hearts and minds as the nation challenged segregation and discrimination.” — Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, in a statement. “St anle y Kramer and Sidney Poitier had a long and enduring collaboration and loving friendship. They made groundbreaking films together fiercely and passionately advocating for civil rights. The essence of Sidney's extraordinary gifts, as actor, director, writer, visionary, family man and friend all embodied his remarkable life. Sidney

Sidney Poitier, and daughter Sydney Tamiia Poitier arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Poitier's work will continue to raise the bar to levels that will forever enrich the future of the art of acting and filmmaking throughout

the world.” — The family of “Guess Who's Coming to Dinner” and “Defiant Ones” director Stanley Kramer, in a statement.

Rare Toni Morrison Short Story To Be Published as a Book at Howard University and Cornell University, though she never published a story collection. “Recitatif ” was included in the 1983 release “Confirmation: An Anthology of African American Women,” co-edited by the poet-playwright Amiri Baraka and now out of print.

American Nobel laureate Toni Morisson, smiles during a press conference at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Wednesday Nov. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

By Hillel Italie AP National Writer To much of the world the late Toni Morrison was a novelist, celebrated for such classics as “Beloved,” “Song of Solomon” and “The Bluest Eye.” But the Nobel laureate did not confine herself to one kind of writing. Morrison also completed plays, poems, essays, and short stories, one of which is coming out as a book on Feb. 1. “Recitatif,” written by Morrison in the early

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1980s and rarely seen over the following decades, follows the lives of two women from childhood to their contrasting fortunes as adults. Zadie Smith contributes an introduction and the story's audio edition is read by the actor Bahni Turpin. According to Autumn M. Womack, a professor of English and African Amer ican Studies at Princeton University (where Morrison taught for years), the author had written short fiction at least since her college years

“One of the main takeaways from it (‘Recitatif ’) is that you'll begin to think of her as someone who experimented with form. You'll get away from the idea that she was solely a novelist and think of her as someone who was trying all kinds of writing,” Womack said. “Recitatif ” refers to a musical expression defined by Merriam-Webster as “a rhythmically free vocal style that imitates the natural inflections of speech,” a style Morrison's often suggested. The story tells of a series of encounters between Roberta

and Twyla, one of whom is Black, the other white, although we are left to guess which is which. They meet as girls at the St. Bonaventure children's shelter (“it was something else to be stuck in a strange place with a girl from a whole other race,” remembers Twyla, the story's narrator). And they run into each other on occasion years later, whether at a Howard Johnson's in upstate New York, where Twyla was working and Roberta comes in with a man scheduled to meet with Jimi Hendrix, or later at a nearby Food Emporium. “Once, twelve years ago, we passed like strangers,” Twyla says. “A black girl and a white girl meeting in a Howard Johnson's on the road and having nothing to say. One in a blue and white triangle waitress

hat — the other with a male companion on her way to see Hendrix. Now we were behaving like sisters separated for much too long.” As Womack notes, “Recitatif ” includes themes found elsewhere in Morrison's work, whether the complicated relationship between two women that was also at the heart of her novel “Sula” or the racial blurring Morrison used in “Paradise,” a 1998 novel in which Morrison refers to a white character within a Black community without making clear who it is. Morrison often spoke of race as an invention of society, once writing that “the realm of racial difference has been allowed an intellectual weight to which it has no claim.” In her introduction, Smith likens “Recitatif ” to a puzzle or a game, while warning that “Toni Morrison does not play.” The mystery begins

with the opening lines, “My mother danced all night and Roberta's was sick: “Well, now, what kind of mother tends to dance all night?” Smith asks “A black one or a white one?” Throughout the story, Morrison will refer to everything from hair length to social status as if to challenge the reader's own racial assumptions. “Like most readers of ‘Recitatif,’ I found it impossible not to hunger to know who the other was, Twyla or Roberta,” Smith acknowledges. “Oh, I urgently wanted to have it straightened out. Wanted to sympathize warmly in one sure place, turn cold in the other. To feel for the somebody and dismiss the nobody.” “But this is precisely what Morrison deliberately and methodically will not allow me to do. It's worth asking ourselves why.”

Lionel Richie to Receive Gershwin Prize for Pop Music By Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer

D.C., on March 9. PBS stations will broadcast the concert on May 17.

The Library of Congress said Thursday, January 13, that Lionel Richie will receive the national library's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He will be bestowed the prize at an all-star tribute in Washington,

“This is truly an honor of a lifetime, and I am so grateful to be receiving the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song,” Richie said in a statement. “I am proud to be joining all the other previous artists, who I also admire and am a fan of their music.”

Richie is known for his catalog of hits including “All Night Long,” “Endless Love,” “Lady,” “Penny Lover,” “Truly” and “Stuck on You.” He co-wrote the historically popular song “We Are the World'' with Michael Jackson. B e fore h is sup e rst ar solo career, Richie was a founding member of the Commodores, a funk and

soul band that made waves in the 1970s. The group had tremendous success backed by chart-climbing hits such as “Three Times a Lady,” “Still” and “Easy.” The singer has won four Grammys, an Oscar and the distinction of MusicCares Person of the Year in 2016. He was a Kennedy Center honoree in 2017.

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Professor Lani Guinier Dead at 71 By Jessica Gresko and Gary Fields Associated Press Lani Guinier, a civil rights lawyer and scholar whose nomination by President Bill Clinton to head the Justice Department’s civil rights division was pulled after conservatives criticized her views on correcting racial discrimination, has died. She was 71.

Guinier died Friday, January 7, Harvard Law School Dean John F. Manning said in a message to students and faculty. Her cousin, Sherrie Russell-Brown, said in an Lani Guinier speaks at the annual meeting of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, April 13, 1994, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

email that the cause was complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Guinier became the first woman of color appointed to a tenured professorship at Harvard law school when she joined the faculty in 1998. Before that she was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s law school. She had previously headed the voting rights project at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1980s and served during President Jimmy Carter’s administration in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, which she was later nominated to head. “I have always wanted to be a civil rights lawyer. This lifelong ambition is based on a deep-seated commitment to democratic fair play — to playing by the rules as long as the rules are fair. When the rules seem unfair, I have worked to change them, not subvert them,” she wrote in her 1994 book, “Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy.” C l i nt on , w h o k n e w Gu i n i e r goi ng b a ck t o w h e n t h e y b ot h atte nd e d Ya l e’s l aw school, nominated her to the Justice Department post in 1993. But Guinier, who wrote as a law professor about

ways to remedy racial discrimination, came under fire from conservative critics who called her views extreme and labeled her “quota queen.” Guinier said that label was untrue, that she didn’t favor quotas or even write about them, and that her views had been mischaracterized.

Clinton, in withdrawing her nomination, said he hadn’t read her academic writing before nominating her and would not have done so if he had. In a press conference held at the Justice Department after her nomination was withdrawn, Guinier said, “Had I been allowed to testify in a public forum before the United States Senate, I believe that the Senate also would have agreed that I am the right person for this job, a job some people have said I have trained for all my life.” Guinier said she was “greatly disappointed that I have been denied the opportunity to go forward, to be confirmed, and to work closely to move this country away from the polarization of the last 12 years, to lower the decibel level of the rhetoric that surrounds race and to build bridges among people of good will to enforce the civil rights laws on behalf of all Americans.” She was more pointed in an address to an NAACP conference a month later. “I endured the personal humiliation of being vilified as a madwoman with strange hair — you

know what that means — a strange name and strange ideas, ideas like democracy, freedom and fairness that mean all people must be equally represented in our political process,” Guinier said. “But lest any of you feel sorry for me, according to press reports the president still loves me. He just won’t give me a job.” On Twitter Friday, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund head Sherrilyn Ifill called Guinier “my mentor” and a “scholar of uncompromising brilliance.” Manning, the Harvard law dean, said: “Her scholarship changed our understanding of democracy — of why and how the voices of the historically underrepresented must be heard and what it takes to have a meaningful right to vote. It also transformed our understanding of the educational system and what we must do to create opportunities for all members of our diverse society to learn, grow, and thrive in school and beyond.” Penn Law Dean Emeritus Colin Diver, whose time as dean overlapped with Guinier’s time on the faculty, said she “pushed the envelope in many important and constructive ways: advocating for alternative voting methods, such as cumulative voting, questioning the

implicit expectations of law school faculty that female students behave like ‘gentlemen,’ or proposing alternative methods for evaluating and selecting applicants to the Law School.” Carol Lani Guinier was born April 19, 1950, in New York City. Her father, Ewart Guinier, became the first chairman of Harvard University’s Department of AfroAmerican Studies. Her mother, Eugenia “Genii” Paprin Guinier, became a civil rights activist. The couple — he was Black and she was white and Jewish — was married at a time when it was still illegal for interracial couples to marry in many states. Lani Guinier, who graduated from Harvard’s Radcliffe College, is survived by her husband, Nolan Bowie, and son, Nikolas Bowie, also a Harvard law school professor. “My mom deeply believed in democracy, yet she thought it can work only if power is shared, not monopolized. That insight informed everything she did, from treating generations of students as peers to challenging hierarchies wherever she found them. I miss her terribly,” her son wrote in an email. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

RAP MOGUL JAY-Z AND TEAM ROC

Demand DOJ Investigate Kansas Police Department By Stacy M. Brown . NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Hip-hop pioneer Jay-Z and Team ROC, the social justice side of his entertainment company, have demanded the U.S. Department of Justice probe the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department for systemic misconduct. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, joined in writing an open letter to the Justice Department stating that there’s no excuse to justify the department’s silence. The letter asserted that “there is enough evidence of systemic police misconduct in the department that a pattern of practice investigation

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is necessary to review allegations of wrongdoing and discrimination.” The nonprofit Midwest Innocence Project has joined Team ROC in the call for an investigation. “The DOJ’s continued inaction tells targeted minority communities held hostage to the whims of the carceral state that justice does not exist for them, that their lives do not matter,” the organization wrote in the letter addressed to Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. Alex Shapiro, Team ROC’s lawyer, said incidents they’ve uncovered

include a former Kansas City detective whom federal authorities investigated in 2021 over allegations of exploiting Black women for sex and framing individuals for crimes they did not commit. Shapiro noted that FBI records dating to the 1990s found numerous allegations of civil rights violations. About 200 Kansas City police officers were accused of misconduct and excessive force complaints over the years. “They kept hitting our desk over and over again, and we knew we had to get involved,” Shapiro told reporters. In its letter to the Justice Depart-

ment, Team ROC noted that “we’ve seen the cover-up unfold right before our eyes. And yet here we are having to plead with you to ensure the Justice Department allows the U.S. Attorney’s Office to do the right thing. “Because after years of denial and avoidance by the U.S. Attorney’s office, your department, and despite the lives that have been broken and ruined by their criminal actions and your inaction, there’s still time for you, as a

leader in the department, to lift this city and these people up and out of the hell that has been their constant companion.” Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, joined in writing an open letter to the Justice Department stating that there’s no excuse to justify the department’s silence. Photo: courtesy of NNPA

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS KWASI WIREDU, NOTED PHILOSOPHER AND GROUNDBREAKER

ON DECOLONIZATION, PASSES AT 90 Global Information Network

Distinguished philosopher, writer and teacher Kwasi Wiredu, born in Ghana and recognized on three continents, has passed away at the age of 90. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy cites Wiredu for his decades-long study of “conceptual decolonization” in contemporary African systems of thought. He examined the issue in depth in the essay “Custom and Morality: A Comparative Analysis of Some African and Western Conceptions of Morals.” There he explored the confusions that arise from the transplantation of Western ideas within an African frame of reference. Joel Modiri, Africanist and scholar/

teacher, observed that Wiredu’s writing on Akan thought and conceptual decolonization “challenged us to always resist uncritical assimilation to Western ways of thinking.”

Other scholars writing on social media of their senior colleague included novelist and New York University professor Kwame Anthony Appiah. “One of the greatest of African philosophers has died,” he wrote on Twitter. “If you don’t know about him, you should. He was an unbelievably decent man; I know because he was my first departmental Chair.” Aziz Mahdi, professor of Persian Language and Literature, wrote: “And now the passing of Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022), one of Africa’s finest minds. The author

of “Philosophy and an African Culture,” a genuine philosopher, a ‘conceptually decolonialized’ being, is to join the ancestors.”

Dhe eraj C hand adde d: “Kwasi Wiredu is required reading. I only learned about him a few years ago and it reminded me of how heartbreaking “better late than ever” can feel.” Other published works of Wiredu i n clu d e : “O n D e c ol on i z i ng African Religions,”, “Death and the afterlife in African culture,” “Philosophy and an African Culture,” and “Cultural Universals and Particulars.” Wiredu was born in Kumasi, Gold Coast (present-day Ghana), in 1931, and attended Adisadel College from 1948 to 1952 where

he discovered philosophy. Following studies at the University of Ghana, Legon, he went on to University College, Oxford, as a philosophy major. At Oxford, Wiredu wrote his thesis on “Knowledge, Truth, and R e as on”. R eturning to Ghana, he taught philosophy at the University of Ghana where he remained for twenty-three years. From 1987 until he retired, he was an Emeritus Professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa. “Mhlonishwa” tweeted: “Kwasi Wiredu is a compelling African

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philosopher to be studied across the social sciences; philosophy and political science in particular. He is a good heritage of ours. May his soul rest in eternal peace!”

REMEMBERING POITIER’S BRUSH

WITH AFRICA IN EARLY AMERICAN FILMS Global Information Network Not long ago, movies made in Hollywood filmed in major cities in Africa displayed an unapologetic ignorance of even minimal facts about the continent. Cities named Lagos, Nairobi or Johannesburg became “somewhere in Africa”, anti-colonial sentiments became a “colored struggle”, and the continent became a “setting and backdrop which eliminates the African as a human factor.” Such was the critique by Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe describing filmmaking in the 1950s. Professor and author MaryEllen Higgins similarly faulted Hollywood’s Africa. Their films are projections, she said, that reflect national and international investments, both material and ideological.

Sidney Poitier, while a pioneer in Hollywood, played it safe in African roles he took on, observed Noah Tsika, associate professor of Media Studies at Queens College, City University of New York. Poitier’s films promoted a conciliatory, capitalist decolonization process, according to Tsika. These include the films Cry, the Beloved Country (1952), set in apartheid South Africa; The Mark of the Hawk (1957), set in an unnamed African country; Something of Value (1957), also known as Africa Ablaze and set in colonial Kenya; and Mandela and de Klerk (1997), about political negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa. Still, according to Wesley Morris, Poitier did more with less. “He achieved all he did despite knowing what he couldn’t do… He led

more people farther down the road than any other artist.” What he was up against could be seen in The Mark of the Hawk - a British-American-Nigerian co-production. “Starring Poitier and Eartha Kitt, it was largely shot in Nigeria and depicts an African revolution that is ultimately suppressed, its passions redirected by an American missionary who prescribes “patient faith” in place of violent revolt, says Tsika. An anticolonial uprising, in his view, is “moving too fast.” The African characters must “speak African”. A workers’ revolt, evocative of actual Nigerian labor movements, carefully reflects the sort of generalized, deracinated anti-colonial sentiment when the film was made, Tsika observes. The “most basic foreign policy”

HISTORIC CITY OF STONE-HEWN CHURCHS RE-OPENS TO PILGRIMS BARRED BY WAR Global Information Network A World Heritage Site and Ethiopia’s holy city of Lalibela is welcoming pilgrims once again. Throngs of Ethiopians recently flooded the streets of the town caught up in the fighting between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians celebrate the birth of Christ on January 7. “When I heard the town was freed, I decided to celebrate Christmas in Lalibela and also wanted to fulfill my pact with God,” Hailu Abera told the news service France 24. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in November 2020 sent the army to oust the TLPF from the holy city, accusing the region’s dissident ruling party of staging attacks on army camps. Last August, UNESCO, in an open letter, expressed “deep concern” about the reported expansion of the conflict to Lalibela with its 12th-century icons and famed stone-hewn churches.

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of the Motion Picture Association of America was to avoid giving offence to any country which provided [Hollywood] with any revenue,” however meager.

“I believe the writers and producers didn’t even bother to visit Africa but just Googled whatever stereotype they could find and threw it in the movie.”

Now, finally, the paternalism of the 50s is facing serious challenge. Critic Sarita Walker of Amplify Africa took on Tears of the Sun, a Nigerian story critics called “shamelessly one-sided with cheesy wooden dialogue”. “I have to point out the problematic view of these kinds of movies,” she wrote, “portraying Africa as a “savage” place in need of “colonization”, “Christianity” and “rescuing”. Have you ever noticed the protagonists are always “white saviors” who are out to save the dying African population?”

Poitier left a deep impression on South African film producer Anant Singh, (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Sarafina!, Cry, The Beloved Country) with whom he had a long-enduring friendship. Singh shared a memory: “I called him in 1985 when I needed help in Hollywood and he said ‘come whenever you’re here’, and invited me to his house for lunch,” Singh recalled. “He was a huge inspiration to me...growing up under apartheid, most of his films were banned in South Africa...his work lived through those films.”

by the PEN writers group with their Freedom to Write Award. He also received the International Press Institute’s World Press Freedom Hero award in 2017.

political corruption and repression despite being harassed and denied a license to practice journalism.

“UNESCO calls for the respect of all relevant obligations under international law in ensuring the protection of the Outstanding Universal Value and legacy of this precious site by refraining from any act that may expose it to damage, and by taking all necessary precautions to prevent any attempts of looting and pillaging cultural properties located in the area. The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century ‘New Jerusalem’ are located in a mountainous region near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1978. Elsewhere in Ethiopia, the journalist, blogger and politician Eskinder Nega has been pardoned and released from prison. Nega had been sentenced on July 13, 2012, to 18 years behind bars for violating anti-terrorism laws after he criticized the government for arresting journalists and anti-government activists.

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He was jailed for almost seven years at Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, where political prisoners are housed with criminals and family visits are extremely limited, and detained for over a year in a maximum-security prison in the capital. His struggle for the right to freedom of expression was recognized

Eskinder has also been a columnist for the U.S.-based news forum EthioMedia, which was also banned in Ethiopia. He continued to publicly call for an end to

His release comes as the Ethiopian government has pardoned numerous political prisoners - an effort to initiate a “national dialogue” after a year of civil war with forces from the Tigray region.

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Austin Eugene Lucious:

A Celebration of Life

By Darrel Wheeler

Contributing Writer After 95 years of a highly accomplished life, Mr. Austin E. Lucious was laid to rest last Friday, January 14 at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, the full-service facility in the heart of southeastern San Diego known to locals as “Greenwood Cemetery”. Family and very close friends said their final farewells to

the first Black architect in San Diego. Mr. Luscious was also a WW-II Veteran, a UCLA graduate, a family patriarch and much more. “Uncle Austin was my Godfather and my uncle,” shared Cynthia Merritt. “He was an amazing, humble and a very considerate man,” Ms. Merritt said. “He walked me down the aisle when I got married. That’s just one of the many memories that I cherish about him. ‘I love you. Rest in peace, King’.”

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Final CA Redistricting Maps Released:

New district boundaries can make the difference between empowering or muting your vote

What You Need to Know Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Drawing fair voting districts that reflect the best interests of the people, not the incumbent politicians, is critical to democracy. Before the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965, the practice of many states was to require qualified African Americans to pass literacy tests in order to register to vote. Other states only allowed a person to register to vote if his or her grandfather was allowed to vote. The Voting Rights Act outlawed these practices. Historically, state and local governments drew district lines and manipulated elections rules to prevent newly-registered African American voters from being able to elect candidates of their choice. Today, the Voting Rights Act protects all racial and language minorities. In 2021, the state created the Commissions on Redistricting, at the State, County, and Municipal levels in order to redraw the boundaries of its electoral districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts. The Independent Redistricting Commissions was tasked with considering public input to ensure that, among other legal obligations, its final maps for California meet the Voting Rights Act requirements,

based on the information gathered from the 2020 U.S. Census results. As a result of population loss counted during the 2020 Census, California lost one congressional seat. The County of San Diego, as well as the City of San Diego, had to redraw their electoral districts so that each one reflects one ninth of the City’s total population, since there were 9 districts before the 2020 Census. As reported by the County of San Diego Newscenter this week, more than 1 million San Diego County residents ― three out of every 10 ― woke up Saturday, January 15, in a new supervisorial district. The new map divides only one of the county’s 18 cities ― the City of San Diego. More than 1 million San Diego County residents ― three out of every 10 ― are now living in a new supervisorial district as of January 2022. The new district populations range in size from 636,285 people in District 2 to 689,991 in District 5. Here are the new San Diego County Districts: District 1: Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City, portions of the City of San Diego, and unincorporated areas including Bonita and La Presa, Spring Valley, Sweetwater and Otay. District 2: Poway, Santee and El Cajon, portions of

the City of San Diego, and 20 unincorporated communities including Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Jacumba, Jamul, Julian, Lakeside, Pine Valley and Ramona. District 3: Coronado, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad, parts of the City of San Diego and unincorporated communities including Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Harmony Grove and Rancho Santa Fe. District 4: Lemon Grove and La Mesa, parts of the City of San Diego, and unincorporated communities including Casa De OroMount Helix, Rancho San Diego and Spring Valley. District 5: Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside and Vista, and 10 unincorporated communities including Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Rainbow and Valley Center.

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NO WATER, NO PEACE Social justice begins with access to safe, clean, affordable drinking water. Of all the racism faced by people of color in the United States in the last century, the most pernicious is racism in access to safe, clean drinking water. Hinkley, Flint, Brady, Compton, Vernon, Warm Springs. The names of these places have become synonymous with poisoned water, toxic waste and cancer in communities where the populations are majority Black, Latino, Native American and poor. The devastating health impacts suffered by communities of color due to lack of access to clean water are well-documented, indisputable and shameful. And, despite tens of billions of dollars in taxpayer funding for “clean water” projects - all claiming to prioritize disadvantaged communities - every single study confirms that, to this day, access to clean drinking water in the U.S. is still highly unequal, based on race, income, and geography. Seven years after the poisoning of Flint, Michigan, California’s catastrophic drought once again brings the issue of water inequality for communities of color into stark relief. With water deliveries from State and Federal reservoirs reduced to zero, and local wells running dry, new names are cropping up: East Orosi, Needles, Tuviston, Kettleman City. Hundreds of small, unincorporated and disadvantaged communities across California have no water rights, no back up supplies and no technical or financial resources to develop sources of drinking water and are at severe risk of running out of water. Sixty-five percent of people living in these disadvantaged communities are people of color. Make no mistake about why communities of color are most heavily impacted by drought. Access to water is tied to housing and deeply rooted in the exclusion zones, land theft, redlining and racial covenants that forced people of color to form communities outside of city limits where municipal gerrymandering and deliberate lack of investment in infrastructure for basic services left Black, Brown and Native American communities without water, sewage, and electricity for generations. Litigation over access to water is as old as America itself, but people of color haven’t had a direct stake in California’s water wars, in part, because the laws and regulations being litigated are based on water rights granted to White settlers and wealthy businesses before African Americans, Native Americans or Mexican Americans were even recognized as citizens, let alone allowed to own land in the U.S.. Moreover, the established “stakeholders’’ include well-funded environmental lawyers representing endangered species and plants, who wrote many of the laws now used to deny disadvantaged communities access to water. These groups spend millions of dollars each year filing lawsuits against projects that facilitate population growth and allow humans to infringe on the habitat and water rights of species and plants they represent, even if it means continued suffering in communities of color. It is not hyperbole to say that a fringe-toed lizard has more rights to safe, clean water than thousands of Black and Brown children living in Compton or East Los Angeles today. Laws passed in recent years declaring access to clean water to be a “human right” ring hollow when the judicial system that Black and Brown people must rely on to protect our right to access clean water is the same judicial system that zealously enforced overtly racist laws denying us access to schools, housing, voting booths, drinking fountains and the halls of justice until forced to do so by insuppressible protests or the occasionally enlightened Supreme Court. Unlike the well-funded army of special interests that have long dominated California’s water wars, disadvantaged communities have been largely unrepresented - and ignored. Our social justice and civil rights advocacy efforts have focused on protecting the right to vote, to work for fair wages under fair conditions, and to achieve equity and justice in education, medical care, law enforcement and housing. But, the fact is, water is life; And none of our social justice priorities can be achieved without access to safe, affordable and reliable water. Social justice organizations can no longer stand on the sidelines while government and environmental lawyers decide which communities get access to safe drinking water and which do not. We cannot be silent when policymakers suggest without embarrassment that the financial “benefits” of not getting cancer should be factored into the higher costs disadvantaged communities should pay to drink uncontaminated water. We cannot allow any lawyer, any government official, or any politician to weigh the value of our children’s lives against the habitat of an endangered species - not without a fight. Water is life. Communities of color must begin to fight for it like our lives depend on it. GROUNDSWELL is a project of Community Build, Inc. We are a movement driven organization that is joining forces with the League of United Latin American Citizens, San Gabriel Valley Coalition for Secure Water, Rebuild Southern California Partnership, Laborers International Union of North America and other organizations representing small and disadvantaged communities in fighting for access to water that is safe, affordable, reliable and climate resilient. PASTOR ANTHONY WILLIAMS SR. PASTOR

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Farmers’ By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer Project New Village (PNV), a local grassroots, community-based organization that addresses food insecurity, reconnects people to their neighborhoods, and fosters environmental stewardship in Southeastern San Diego, has unveiled their next venture: a custom solar powered Mobile Farmers’ Market truck. The truck was built by Papa Rafael, a local who previously worked with and made trucks for the Daily Harvest

Express, a farmers’ market located in Carlsbad. The truck is powered by solar panels installed on the top, and can provide up to 14 hours of continuous use. Although the truck is currently a (literal) blank canvas, Project New Village plans on commissioning local artist Ami Young to paint the truck with an inspirational mural inspired by San Diego and PNV.

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The next steps are for the truck to become officially licensed to sell food. PNV has a l re a d y p ar t n e re d with two farms, one in National City and one in Lemon Grove, to provide organic, fresh produce to sell in areas specifically around Southeastern San Diego.

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“This is a big step in our journey. We still have things to do before you see us rolling around in the community, but we think we have a good start. We’re in good hands,” stated Managing Director, Dianne Moss.

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By Voice & Viewpoint Staff The 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jur. Human Dignity Awards Celebration was held last Thursday, January 13, 2022 as a virtual event, benefitting the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. The event was held in honor of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact throughout our community. The event was started 36 years ago in the gymnasium of the old Jackie Robinson YMCA. The annual event never fails to list and acknowledge those who have led the Human Dignity struggle, including past recipients of the award given out each of the past 36 years.

Artist Ami Young, 3rd from the right, explains her plans for painting the truck

Managing Director Diane Moss (3rd from left) holds the keys to the new truck Photos: Cori Zaragoza

Papa Rafael explains how the solar powered truck works

San Diego area students who participated in the YMCA’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Poetry and Art Contest were recognized. This year's contest theme was, "How does Dr. King's dream live on in your life and community?" Firstplace winners received a $100 gift card. Second place winners received a $75 gift card, and all selected winners were awarded a one-month family membership to the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. This year’s Human Dignity Award recipients were YMCA Health Care Advocate Dr. Suzanne Affalo and Real Estate Pioneer Theophilus Logan. The few pictures showcased here of this event only tell part of the virtual celebration’s success. Theophilus Logan (foreground), his wife, and (right) Michael Brunker. Photo courtesy of Michael Brunker

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U.S. Inflation Soars to Record Highs adjusted basis after rising 0.8 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday, Jan uary 12.

Increases in the shelter and used cars and trucks indexes were the most significant contributors to the seasonally adjusted all items increase. Image: Courtesy of NNPA

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.5 percent in December on a seasonally

Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.

Increases in the shelter and used cars and trucks indexes were the most significant contributors to the seasonally adjusted all items increase. The food index also contrib-

uted, although it increased less than in recent months, rising 0.5 percent in December, BLS officials stated in a release. In December, the energy index declined, ending a long series of increases; it fell 0.4 percent as gasoline, and natural gas indexes decreased. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.6 percent in December following a 0.5-percent increase in November. It marked the sixth time it has increased at least 0.5 percent in the last nine months. Many viewed the news overall as unfavorable for the Biden-Harris administra-

tion, as the quick increases in prices have helped erode consumer confidence and cast doubt over the future of the U.S. economy. President Joe Biden offered a more positive spin. “Today’s report, which shows a meaningful reduction in headline inflation over last month, with gas prices and food prices falling, demonstrates that we are making progress in slowing the rate of price increases,” President Biden offered in a statement. “At the same time, this report underscores that we still have more work to do, with price increases still too high and

squeezing family budgets,” the President stated. Along with the indexes for shelter and used cars and trucks, the indexes for household furnishings and operations, apparel, new vehicles, and medical care increased in December. According to the report, the all items index rose 7.0 percent for the 12 months ending December, the most significant 12-month increase since June 1982. The all items less food and energy index rose 5.5 percent, the most considerable 12-month change since the period ending February

1991. The energy index rose 29.3 percent over the last year, and the food index increased 6.3 percent. “Inflation is a global challenge, appearing in virtually every developed nation as it emerges from the pandemic economic slump,” the President asserted. “America is fortunate that we have one of the fastest-growing economies—thanks in part to the American Rescue Plan—which enables us to address price increases and maintain strong, sustainable economic growth. That is my goal, and I am focused on reaching it every day.”

President Nominates 1st Black Woman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board of Govs If confirmed, Cook would become the first African American woman to serve in that role By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire President Joe Biden on Friday, January 14, an

nounced the nominations of three individuals to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, including Lisa D. Cook, a pro-

fessor of Economics and International Relations at Michigan State University. If confirmed, Cook would become the first African American woman to serve in that role. A Marshall Scholar from Spelman College who re ceived a second B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University, Cook earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

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She also served as a faculty member of Harvard

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Un i v e r s it y ’s Ke n n e d y School of Government, Deputy Director for Africa Research at the Center for International Development at Harvard, and a National Fellow at Stanford University. “[President Biden] is working to bring long-overdue diversity to the leadership of the Federal Reserve,” Erica Lowe, the White House Director of African American Media, wrote on Twitter.

tainable recovery while making sure that price increases do not become entrenched over the long term. “I have full confidence in the strong leadership of this

group of nominees and that they have the experience, Judgment, and integrity to lead the Federal Reserve and to help build our economy back better for working families.”

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“Lisa D. Cook would be the first Black woman in history to serve on the Board,” Lowe concluded. The President also nominated Phillip Jefferson, the dean of faculty at Davidson College in North Carolina, and Sarah Bloom Raskin, a former Federal Reserve and Treasury official, for positions on the Board. Raskin was nominated for the top regulatory post. The Senate must approve each of the nominations. For Cook and Jefferson, confirmation would mean joining an exclusive club – the duo would count among just five Black governors in the 108-year history of the Federal Reserve. “This group will bring muchneeded expertise, judgment, and leadership to the Federal Reserve while at the same time bringing a diversity of thought and perspective never seen before on the Board of Governors,” President Biden said in a statement. “Together with Chair Powell and Dr. Brainard, who I renominated last month, this group will bring muchneeded expertise, judgment, and leadership to the Federal Reserve while at the same time bringing a diversity of thought and perspective never seen before on the Board of Governors,” the President asserted. “They will continue the important work of steering us on a path to a strong, sus-

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Three Tips to Help Block Blue Light in an Increasingly Remote World

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With the persistent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in California and nationwide, some traditionally in-person activities – work, school and social interactions – will likely remain remote more often than usual for the foreseeable future. As a result, the use of digital devices has surged significantly, with Americans logging an average of 13 hours per day watching screens. That compares to between seven and 10 hours per day before the COVID-19 pandemic started, with the increase in screen time likely contributing to more exposure to blue light. Researchers continue to evaluate the potential short- and long-term health implications that may come from excessive exposure to blue light, including potential damage to retina cells; disrupted sleep cycles; and digital eye strain. Nearly 60%

of U.S. adults report symptoms of digital eye strain, which may result from extended screen usage and can contribute to dry eyes, headaches and neck pain. Here are three tips to consider as the consistent use of digital devices remains a fact of life for most people: 1. Use the 20-20-20 rule or other rest tactics. It is important to give your eyes some rest during the day by breaking up long stretches of screen time. The 20-20-20 rule recommends that after 20 minutes of computer work, people take 20 seconds to look at something that’s approximately 20 feet away. Other strategies include keeping devices at least 30 inches from the eyes, as this separation can help reduce blue-light exposure; and switching to a task for which the eyes don’t have to focus on something up close, such as returning a call. Also, getting outside may reduce the risk of develop-

1. ing nearsightedness, which has become increasingly common in part due to the increased use of screens and today affects 41% of Americans – up from 25% in 1970. 2. Leverage blue-light-blocking technology. Many smartphones and computers now include a “night mode” feature, which adjusts the screen’s setting to help filter out blue light. Another option is to get glasses with premium anti-reflective coating, which may help prevent harmful reflective glare and reduce the risk of digital eye strain. 3. Get a comprehensive eye exam. It’s a good idea for computer users to get an eye exam every year, according to the American Optometric Association. If you experience ongoing symptoms of digital eye strain, prescription lenses for computer

Spot Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke F.A.S.T.

Stroke and Black Americans Stroke rates are higher in Black Americans than in any other racial group. It is more likely for Blacks with diabetes to suffer an ischemic stroke–which is caused by a blood clot often in the carotid artery (in the neck) obstructing the blood flow to the brain. Black stroke survivors are more likely to be physically disabled after a stroke and suffer with difficulty performing daily tasks. According to studies, Blacks are more likely to consider symptoms of a stroke a medical emergency and call 911 when they or someone they love is suffering from stroke symptoms.

Symptoms of An Untreated Stroke It is common for stroke victims to experience some type of disability or deficit after their stroke. Some people experience trouble speaking (aphasia) after a stroke, others have paralysis on one side of the body. Recovery from the after-effects of a stroke is often a long process

Why it’s Important to Identify Stroke Symptoms Quickly A stroke that is left untreated for too long can cause even greater brain damage and disability. Although the stroke has ended, brain damage has not stopped. An ischemic stroke lasts as long as ten hours. The damage to your brain grows with every second that you wait for treatment. Untreated strokes can cause the brain to age up to 36 years if they go untreated for the full duration (i.e., 10 hours) of the cardiovascular event. In fact, up to one million brain cells are lost each minute you wait to seek treatment after symptoms of a stroke. The nature of stroke makes it difficult, if not impossible, for most patients to seek help for themselves. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of stroke by learning the meaning of the acronym F.A.S.T.

What Does the Acronym F.A.S.T. Mean? The acronym F.A.S.T. was developed by the American Stroke Association to help people quickly

Following a nationwide search, Shakerra Carter, Ed.D., has been selected to serve as the Vice President of Student Services (VPSS) at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE). The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) approved the appointment at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting in December. identify stroke warning signs; F.A.S.T. stands for:

Face Drooping Arm Weakness Speech Difficulty Time to Call

Some common stroke symptoms can be recognized when using the acronym F.A.S.T., and you can remember what to do if you or someone else is having early signs of a stroke. Stroke symptoms should be reported immediately to 911 and emergency medical treatment should be provided as soon as possible.

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Important action steps linked with stroke prevention and early intervention include: • Memorize the symptoms and action steps in the acronym F.A.S.T. • Never leave a person alone who is having symptoms of a stroke • Learn more about stroke and find local support groups by calling 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-4787653) • If you or someone you know has had a stroke, sign up for the free magazine for stroke survivors called the Stroke Connection. Source: Black PR Wire

“SDCCE is one of the most diverse adult schools in California. I am honored to be a part of advancing their mission and to strategically build upon the college’s inclusion efforts and to enhance the student experience on and off campus,” said Dr. Carter who will focus on the delivery of student support services centered around student equity. SDCCE is the adult education, noncredit college within SDCCD and has been providing adult education services to the city of San Diego for more than 100 years since 1914.

Due to rising COVID-19 infection rates in the San Diego community, all activities related to the San Diego Unified’s Superintendent search were paused for the month of January. This means, district

representatives said in a statement, that all public activities planned for January should be considered postponed. The State of the District Address has also been postponed. The Chair of Superintendent Search Advisory Committee issued the following statement:

“As chair of the superintendent search advisory committee, I support and stand with the Board of Trustees in the decision to postpone the finalists introductions and public events scheduled for Monday, January 10th. Dealing with this current COVID-19 surge

and Dr. Carter’s role will be critical to measuring our success in serving students.” Dr. Carter previously served for more than five years as SDCCD’s Dean for Outreach, Student Affairs, and Pre-Enrollment Services. She was also Title IX Compliance Coordinator and a member of the Senior Leadership team for the Vice Chancellor of Student Services for more than six years. Prior experience includes working at Grossmont College as an Interim Supervisor for Counseling and Assessment, and an Interim Director of Student Activities. Dr. Carter also served as the Lead Transfer Admissions Counselor at San Diego State University (SDSU) for four years. She has earned a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from SDSU and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (with a specialization in Student Affairs) also from SDSU.

“ D r. C a r t e r h a s extensive leadership experience managing Student Services programs,” said Kay F a u l c o n e r B o g e r, Ed.D, Interim President of SD CCE. “He r app oi nt m e nt comes at a time w hen SD C CE is focused on creating a fully online support services system to respond to remote teaching and learning

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As we contend with the ongoing pandemic and transition to an increasingly virtual world, considering these tips can help people maintain or improve their eye health as part of an overall focus on whole-person well-being.

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and sometimes, a full recovery is not possible. Most individuals can, however, resume normal lives after receiving proper treatment.

viewing may be needed. For children, remember that a school’s vision check is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam, as screenings usually focus on measuring acuity levels and might miss conditions such as poor eye alignment, focusing problems and farsightedness.

SDCCE Names New Vice President

By Sherry Christiansen In the United States, the death rate associated with having a stroke has decreased over the past few decades because new effective treatments can help prevent stroke-related disability. Despite this, strokes are still the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a stroke occurs nationwide every 40 seconds. A stroke is a medical condition that results from a lack of proper blood flow to part of the brain. When the blood supply is interrupted, so too is the delivery of essential oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Brain cells have a high demand for oxygen and cannot live long without an adequate supply; they die without minutes without it.

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should be the number one priority of school and district staff. There is no need to rush this search process and endanger our school community and stakeholders. Everyone’s efforts should be focused on getting our district and community safely through yet another surge of this devastating pandemic!”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000252 Fictitious business name(s): MDS Candle Co Located at: 320 Shady Lane #32 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Loletha Cammon 320 Shady Lane #32 El Cajon, CA 92021 --Imonee Zahna Joassaint 320 Shady Lane #32 El Cajon, CA 92021 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000602 Fictitious business name(s): Shypt Transport --Shypt Transportation --Shypt Located at: 7845 Westside Dr, APT #535 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Shypt Transport 7845 Westside Dr, APT #535 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 11, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 11, 2027 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000108 Fictitious business name(s): The Skin Care Studio --Skin By Mandy Located at: 4501 Alabama St, Ste B San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mandy Freye 1916 Chicago Street San Diego, CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2027 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000109 Fictitious business name(s): Harmony on Alabama --Holistic Harmony Located at: 4501 Alabama Street San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mandy Freye 1916 Chicago Street San Diego, CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2027 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000485

Fictitious business name(s): Kelliz Catering --Kelliz Korner Baking & Pastries --JDB “The Real Deal” Auto Detailing Located at: 9557 Cambury Drive Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 01/07/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kelli L. Olson 9557 Cambury Drive Santee, CA 92071 --James D. Branson 9557 Cambury Drive Santee, CA 92071 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 07, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000571 Fictitious business name(s): LIVEX Located at: 4857 College Ave #17 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/05/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Curtis Howard 4857 College Ave #17 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000551 Fictitious business name(s): Frank’s Concrete Supplier Located at: 4544 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Frank’s Concrete Inc 4544 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028012 Fictitious business name(s): SKYLine Barbershop Located at: 1503 Skyline Dr Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --7951 Mount Vernon 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: Martha Ortiz 7951 Mount Vernon St Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2026 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000284

Fictitious business name(s): ComPetent Trash Removal Located at: 615 Moss St. #23 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Chrystyan Gutierrez 615 Moss St #23 Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000217 Fictitious business name(s): Rise Above Yoga Located at: 2220 Finch Lane San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Madeline Mackey 2220 Finch Lane San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000347 Fictitious business name(s): Go APE Roadside Assistance Located at: 4075 Park Blvd 278 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 11/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Go APE Delivery, LLC 4075 Park Blvd 278 San Diego, CA 92103 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 06, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000365 Fictitious business name(s): Spotless Clean SD, LLC Located at: 534 64th Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 152452 San Diego, CA 92195 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/30/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Spotless Clean SD, LLC 534 64th Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 06, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000235 Fictitious business name(s): Notarized to a T Located at: 5666 La Jolla Blvd #224 La Jolla, CA 92037 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/01/2000

This business is hereby registered by the following: Tanya Jackson 5666 La Jolla Blvd #224 La Jolla, CA 92037 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000234 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Steel Drum Ambassadors Located at: 7272 Saranac St #69 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: San Diego Steel Drum Ambassadors 7272 Sarnac St. #69 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000296 Fictitious business name(s): Drea_Cutz Located at: 601 Telegraph Canyon Rd #263 Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/06/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Andrea Benitez 601 Telegraph Canyon Rd #263 Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 06, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028223 Fictitious business name(s): Dakkon Collection Located at: 2613 Camino De Las Palmas Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rashmi Shrestha 10178 Camino Ruiz, Apt #49 San Diego, CA 92126 --Smita Giri 2613 Camino De Las Palmas Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 22, 2026 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000263 Fictitious business name(s): Sana Styles Located at: 3651 Midway Dr #23 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego --931 22nd St #2 San Diego, CA 92102 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: Hossana Paida

931 22nd St #2 San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000516 Fictitious business name(s): Elite Academy Of Taekwondo And Self Defense Located at: 7052 Eckstrom Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego --1129 Evelyn St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Caroline M Climax 1129 Evelyn St. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2027 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000128 Fictitious business name(s): Conglomerate Services --CC LLC Located at: 6669 Amherst St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/11/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Conglomerate Services 6669 Amherst St San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2027 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028548 Fictitious business name(s): Mobile Touch Wireless Located at: 4990 University Ave #D San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture Registrant has not yet begun to conduct business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Abdullahi Ali Mohamud 38671/2 Winona Ave San Diego, CA 92105 --Hassan Osman Aboirahman 3810 Winona Ave #216 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 29, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9027265 Fictitious business name(s): Art By Isbl Located at: 5462 Bayview Heights Place Apt 7 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/06/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Isabel Cecilia Garcia 5462 Bayview Heights Place Apt 7

San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 10, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000014 Fictitious business name(s): Braid Made Located at: 1609 E 18th St National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego --601 E Palomar St. Ste C PMB 548 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Braid Made LLC 1609 E 18th St Apt 9 National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 03, 2027 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028493 Fictitious business name(s): Nasty City Clothing --Nasty city Apparel Located at: 2636 E. Division St National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/28/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Linda Alonzo Bahena 2636 E. Division St National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9000038 Fictitious business name(s): SunShine Construction & Repairs Located at: 4774 Auburn Dr. Apt. D San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/24/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eriberto Martinez 4774 Auburn Dr. Apt. D San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 03, 2027 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028106 Fictitious business name(s): Olivetta Family Child Care Located at: 2845 Clay Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/05/2004 This business is hereby registered by the following: Olivetta Jones 2845 Clay Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 21, 2026

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1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028763 Fictitious business name(s): Curtis Freitas & Associates Located at: 421 Broadway #72 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/30/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Curtis D. Freitas 421 Broadway #72 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028661 Fictitious business name(s): Snap Sparkle Pop --See Sparks Fly Events Located at: 1501 Island Ave #528 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/30/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Maria Sparks 1501 Island Avenue #528 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028546 Fictitious business name(s): 12 Step Stop Located at: 5065 Logan Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --757 Broadview Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Charles Linwood Calhoun 757 Broadview Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Tina Renee’ Chavis 757 Broadview Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Monya Davis 430 South Willie James Jones (unit C) San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 29, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028494 Fictitious business name(s): South East Barrio Area Of Narcotics Anonymous Sebana Located at: 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd STE-A240 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - Other than a Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Roy Bowman 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd STE-A240 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028514 Fictitious business name(s): Big Cuts Barber Salon Located at: 1736 Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 09/03/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Marc S Ritchey 1736 Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 29, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028005 Fictitious business name(s): Fallou Hair Braiding Located at: 5257 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego --5757 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/04/2014 This business is hereby registered by the following: Deguene Ndiaye 5757 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028313 Fictitious business name(s): Touba Hair Braiding Located at: 6110 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/23/1999 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mbaya Ndiaye 6110 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 23, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028489 Fictitious business name(s): Nasty City --Nasty City Nails Located at: 1755 Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --2636 E Division St National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/28/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Linda Alonzo Bahena 2636 E Division St National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2026 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9027581 Fictitious business name(s): KCP Coaching and Consulting --Kimberly Casey Consulting Located at: 6930 Hyde Park Drive #216 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/25/2009 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kimberly Casey Pettiford 6930 Hyde Park Drive #216 San Diego, CA 92119 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 14, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028096 Fictitious business name(s): Tots Of Tomorrow Childcare Located at: 4029 43rd St Apt 319

San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Carlencie Pierre 4029 43rd St Apt 319 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9027692 Fictitious business name(s): Las Panchitas Mexican Grill Located at: 3542 Ashford St San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/15/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Anahi Aguero 3542 Ashford St San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 15, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028367 Fictitious business name(s): De La Studio Located at: 5171 Mission Center Rd. Suite #35 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: Jennifer De La Rosa 849 Galopago St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028317 Fictitious business name(s): Candee Coated Nails --Candy Coated Nails Located at: 7905 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --293 Woodway Ct San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Candace L Johnson 293 Woodway Ct San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028347 Fictitious business name(s): Telekom Wireless Located at: 6070 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mohamed A. Mumin 7106 Westview Pl #C San Diego, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028328 Fictitious business name(s): Agustin C Auto Wholesale Located at:

5723 Sunny View Dr. Bonita, CA 91902 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: Agustin Rivera Cunningham 5723 Sunny View Dr. Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028316 Fictitious business name(s): king gambit Accepted Located at: 4779 Seminole Dr. Apt 111 San Diego, CA 92115 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: king gambit Accepted 4779 Seminole Dr. Apt 111 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 23, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028144 Fictitious business name(s): Give Light Doula & Advocacy Services --Give Light Swim School Located at: 4435 Estrella Ave Apt 5 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nyisha Green-Washington 4435 Estrella Ave Apt 5 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 21, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9028276 Fictitious business name(s): Vicky’s Hair Studio Located at: 1281 9th Ave Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/01/2014 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nethal P. Yaldo 5930 High Place Dr. San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 23, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9027763 Fictitious business name(s): Meza’s Towing Located at: 8623 Ildica St Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 02/01/2002 This business is hereby registered by the following: Deni Adrian Meza 8623 Ildica St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Antoinette Valerie Meza 8623 Ildica St Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 15, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9027590 Fictitious business name(s): Diaz & Co Exterior Services Located at:

3173 Bancroft Dr. Sp. 28 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: Richard Diaz 3173 Bancroft Dr. Sp.28 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on December 14, 2026 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20

must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00051806CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Kariesha Lamar To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Kariesha Lamar and Kenneth Lamar Jr On Behalf Of Minor Child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kavon Samuel Lamar-Canada PROPOSED NAME: Kavon Samuel Lamar 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: January 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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 Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent

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The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00053164CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Octavius J. Reese To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Octavius J. Reese On Behalf Of Minor Child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Gabriel Malachi Fortt PROPOSED NAME: Gabriel Malachi Reese 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: February 02, 2022 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 Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 Read Free Online! www.sdvoice.info

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Resolutions

The New Year offers the perfect time for a fresh start and a renewed commitment to getting finances back on track after a season of spending – one where many Americans felt the effects of the pandemic on their wallets even before the onset of the holidays. In fact, COVID-19 has already prompted consumers to start thinking differently about their finances. According to the Lincoln Financial Group, 59% say they are planning to make permanent changes to the way they spend and save due to the crisis. The findings went on to show that consumers’ top three financial concerns in today’s market include emergency savings (41%), having enough income in retirement (40%) and inflation (39%). “Our research found consumers are especially interested in protection during times of financial uncertainty, which reinforces the need for financial planning,” said Sharon Scanlon, senior vice president, Customer Experience, Producer Solutions and Retirement Operations for Lincoln Financial Group. “Everyone has competing priorities but making a few easy adjustments can help people achieve their financial goals.” Here are three simple financial resolutions Lincoln Financial recommends for 2022 to help strengthen consumers’ financial outlooks in the new year:

Review finances holistically. Ensure you evaluate the big picture – not just where you are spending, but where you are saving and protecting your future too. A simple budget will help you differentiate between needs and wants, enabling you to find areas to cut back or eliminate to find money to meet your financial goals, like retirement or emergency savings. Maximize online budgeting tools, calculators and other financial wellness resources available through your employer too.

Prepare for the unexpected. Without the right protections in place, an unexpected event can derail retirement savings, disrupt your ability to provide for your family or drive you into additional debt. Look into coverages like disability, accident and life insurance that may be available through your employer or consider an individual life insurance policy. Also, commit to funding your emergency savings account as part of your budget. And don’t forget to think about how you would fund the cost of care if you or a loved one had a long-term care event.

Plan for the future. Start with your employer-sponsored retirement plan and commit to save at least up to the match, if available. If you already meet the match, resolve to increase your retirement contributions each year, or with each increase in pay. You don’t just need a retirement plan, though – you need a plan for retirement! Consider diversifying your portfolio with an annuity. Also, in-plan guaranteed income options can serve as a powerful tool to protect savings during periods of market volatility, while still benefiting you when the market goes up. With a few proactive strategies, you can get 2022 started on the right financial foot. (StatePoint)

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TODAY IN

BLACK HISTORY 1870

1947

1957

HIRAM REVELS IS FIRST BLACK AMERICAN ELECTED TO THE SENATE Hiram Rhodes Revels was elected in the state of Mississippi to fill the vacancy after Mississippi returned to the Union after secession. However, when Revels arrived in Washington D.C. to be sworn into office and take his seat, white Southerners in the Senate did their best to block him. Revels was eventually sworn in and seated on February 25, 1870, after a Senate vote of 48 to 8.

2009

MARIAN ANDERSON IS FIRST BLACK AMERICAN TO PERFORM AT A PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION President-elect Eisenhower specifically and personally invited Anderson to sing the national anthem at his inauguration. Anderson had been prevented from performing in D.C. earlier in her career. The performance marking the beginning of a new presidency was also meant to symbolize the birth of a new era of racial equality in America.

PASSING OF JOSH GIBSON Many felt that if he had not fallen ill, Josh Gibson would have been the first Black player in the National League instead of Jackie Robinson. One of the top players in the Negro League, Gibson was compared to legends like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams in his heyday. One of his records included a 580 foot home run. At the age of 31, he fell into a coma and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. When he awoke, he refused treatment. Gibson lived four more years with the tumor. Gibson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

BARACK OBAMA INAUGURATED AS THE FIRST BLACK U.S. PRESIDENT Illinois State Senator Barack Hussain Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States following a 365–173 electoral college victory. He was only the third U.S. Senator to move directly from the U.S. Senate to the Presidency. He was re-elected for a second term in 2012.

Barbie Makes Doll To Honor Civil Rights Historical Icon Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells Barbie (Screenshot via Mattel.com)

By Yolanda Baruch On International Women’s Day in 2018, the Barbie brand launched its “Inspiring Women Series,” spotlighting historical women role models who opened doors for young girls to reach for the impossible. This year, civil rights

activist, journalist, and suffragette Ida B. Wells will have her likeness made into a signature doll to honor her courageous work as a journalist and activist who fought for racial and gender equality, YouLoveIt.com reports.

Mattel’s “Dream Gap” came up with a campaign to heighten representation for young girls. Research has shown “that girls [begin] to view their gender as inferior to boys and develop limiting beliefs about themselves at as young as five years old, as a result of cultural stereotypes, implicit biases, and media representation,” YouLoveIt.com reports.

Its “Inspiring Women” series commemorated female pioneers in medicine, music, and social activism. The first doll released honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, literary trailblazer Maya Angelou, civil rights icon Rosa Parks, Queen of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald, tennis star Naomi Osaka, actress and social activist Yara Shahidi seen on Mattel's website.

As a result, Barbie set out to change this ideology and wanted children to play with purpose and created dolls in the likeness of historical figures.

Wells, born into slavery, believed education would improve the circumstances of Black Americans, aiding them with the tools to progress and survive in the United States.

Wells’ occupation as an i nve s t i g at i ve j ou r n a l ist launched a movement fighting against lynchings during the late 1890s and influenced progressive moments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She centered her work on highlighting the dire conditions of Black Americans, particularly those who lived in the South and documented their experiences, and vocalized the injustices they encountered. She founded the National Association of C ol ore d Wome n’s Club and co-founded the National Association for the

How to Ensure Your Child’s Screen Time is Educational and Meaningful Did you know that your child’s screen time can be educational, thought-provoking and meaningful? Here’s how to ensure that happens: • Make educational screen time fun: The best learn-

ing apps for kids these days don’t just cover traditional school subjects, they also add creativity, problem-solving and social-emotional skills into the mix. Seek out educational games and con-

tent presented in fun and engaging ways. • Pay attention: For greater peace of mind, consider leveraging tools and features that offer insights into the activities your child is engaging in online. For

example, educational apps might feature a parent dashboard, which can allow you to check-in and track your child’s progress with the program’s curriculum. • Set a good example: Your kids are paying attention

Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for contributions in 2020. The collectible Ida. B Wells Barbie doll is outfitted in a floor-length blue dress enhanced with lace at the bodice, collar, and waist while holding a Memphis Free Speech newspaper. The doll is expected to be released on January 17, 2022, and is available for pre-order on Amazon. This article originally appeared on www.BlackEnterprise.com

about healthy digital habits and then set a good example.

to your screen time use. If you want your child’s screen time to be meaningful, yours should be too. Talk to your child

One thing is certain, kids absolutely love their tech tools. The good news is that by seeking out the best tools, games and apps, screen time can actually add value to their life. (StatePoint)

ARTICLE CONTINUATION Tyranny: Continued from page 3

Republican officials, fearful of being primaried by “45’s” loyalists, embrace his “Big Lie” and enact legislation they feel will appease him. States with Republican governors and legislatures are passing laws and redistricting plans constructed to guarantee the election of more like minded loyalists and shift government control away from anyone who doesn’t adhere to his tyrannical whims. According to the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice, 19 states have enacted 34 election laws that restrict or suppress the vote. Some to make it easier for local officials to nullify elec-

tion results they don’t like. The right to vote is the most fundamental thread of our democratic fabric. Without it, our democracy unravels. Currently, 50 Republicans in the United States Senate, aided and abetted by two Democrats, are blocking votes on two critical voting rights bills, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act basically updates the formula which, since the enactment of the 1965 Voters Rights Act, triggers a process of pre-clearance by the Justice Department or a federal court if a jurisdiction seeks to make any changes in its voting laws. In 2013, that pre-clearance formula

was declared outdated by the United States Supreme Court and Congress was invited to update the formula. The House responded by holding over a dozen hearings by two separate committees and passed subsequent legislation which was sent to the Senate. Unfortunately, all Senate Republicans, except Senator Lisa Murkowski, are standing in the way of its passage. Two Democrats have been giving comfort to the Republicans on this issue and one of them, Senator Joe Manchin, has proposed the Freedom to Vote Act, seeking to attract bipartisan support for many provisions of the House-passed For the People Act. The legislation includes pro-

visions protecting election security, reforming campaign finance, ensuring fair redistricting, and preventing voter nullification. Despite Senator Manchin’s mollification attempts, not a single Republican voted to allow the Freedom to Vote Act to come to the floor for a vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to bring both bills up for another vote by January 17th, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. His efforts, however, seem destined to fail without a change to the Senate’s filibuster rules that require 60 votes to cut off debate. While bipartisanship is welcomed, and may be preferable, history informs us that the 15th Amendment giving Blacks the right to vote,

passed on a party line vote. And who would argue that the 15th Amendment should not have been adopted because it did not have bipartisan support? I am not a fan of the filibuster. But, if holding on to that tradition is important to most of the Senate, I maintain that exceptions on Constitutional issues like voting should apply. An exception is employed for fiscal issues to ensure the full faith and credit of the United States are not jeopardized by a filibuster. The process is called “reconciliation,” a term I believe is more aptly applied to the Constitution than the budget. On the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt spoke these words,

“No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win.” He continued, “I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the utmost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.” America was victorious. Our democracy and our friends and allies were saved from tyranny. Today’s challenge is no less perilous. To dismiss the seriousness of this moment is to condone the insidiousness of the “Big Lie.” Our best protection is to ensure the fundamentals of our democracy hold. As our 16th President extolled during another challenging time, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.”

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Christians’ United in the Word of God 7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945 Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10:30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379#

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack

Rev. Luis A. Garcia, Sr. Pastor

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Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

Pastor Dennis Hodges First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

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619.232.5683

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New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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Mesa View Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

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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

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Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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1962 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

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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.

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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.

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OBITUARIES Earl Hines

Herbert Franklin Wilson

SUNRISE

4/29/1944

8/15/1938

11/17/1955

Jonett Minisee

SUNSET

10/19/2021

12/25/2021

12/20/2021

EARL HINES was born on April 29, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. At the age of 5, his family relocated to San Diego, California. Earl graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and then joined the United States Air Force. After serving our country, he left the Air Force and attended College. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego State University and went on to earn a lifetime teaching credential and Master of Arts in Education. He began his career in the San Diego Unified School District, teaching Physical Education at Gompers Jr. High in 1972, and then onto San Diego High in 1974 until his retirement in 2003. Earl was extremely active in his community and was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He always excelled at sports and loved football, basketball, and golf. When not teaching, he loved coaching students in an array of different sports and was a proud member of the San Diego Chargers Football chain crew for over 20 years He was an affectionate, loving, supportive father, a “Girl Dad”, and grandfather. He shared his wisdom freely and always had a story or saying to help teach a life lesson. He loved music and hobbies like working on his golf game, home improvement projects, fishing, learning to play instruments, experimenting with new recipes, perfecting his delicious homemade “secret recipe” barbeque sauce, and watching documentaries. In retirement, Earl moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where the Lord called him home on October 19, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Georgia C. Hines, daughters; Robyn Johnson, Erika Hines, Eboni Vincent (Hines), grandchildren; Christopher Hines, Brittany Johnson, Braylon Vincent, and Bria Vincent, 2 great grandchildren, siblings; George, Larry, Maurice (Robin), Jacqui (Bill), Rose (Donnie), and Clara Costello, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends, who will all mourn his passing.

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Funeral services were held January 13, 2022, at the Fidelity Masonic Lodge #10. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. HERBERT FRANKLIN WILSON was born on August 15, 1938, to Obadiah and Annie Lee Wilson. He was the 7th child of the Wilson Household. He joined the New Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Lamar County Training School in Vernon, Alabama. After graduation he joined the Navy. He married Jerlene Bowie and to this union 5 children were born: Edward, Reggie, Paulette, Gail, and David. His wife, Jerlene, preceded him in death. Later, he met and married Vashti Ruth Hargrove and he helped to raise her daughters, Nicole and Felicia, and son, Marcus Gill. Herbert retired from the Navy and Rohr, and after retirement, went to work for the water company. He had an incredible work ethic that he cherished dearly. He loved his Fidelity Lodge #10 and all the brothers and his accomplishments in the lodge. He wore many hats in the lodge. Herbert Franklin Wilson passed away suddenly on December 25, 2021, at Grossmont hospital in La Mesa, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers; Lee Henry Williams, T Willie Wilson, Calvin Wilson, Curtis Wilson, Bobby Wilson, Norris Wilson, and sister, Annie Harton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted and loving wife, Vashti Ruth Wilson, children; Edward, Reggie, Paulette, Gail, David, stepchildren; Felicia, Marcus, and Nicole, grandchildren; Christopher, Wesley, Isaiah, Keyuana, JoeJoe, Natalie, Laforal, Beauty, little Marcus, sisters; Shirley Hardy Reeves, Jacqueline Mitchell, Ednar Gardner (Edward), brothers; Dave Wilson (Ethel), John Wesley Wilson (Joyce), Johnnie Wilson (Dottie), sister- in-laws; Brenda, Glenda Wilson, son- in-law, Eric Robinson, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and host of friends and relatives.

SUNRISE

Joni touched souls with her tender laughter and outgoing personality. She was a woman of strength, both physically and mentally. Her strength came from being tested by life’s unpredictability. Joni was always straightforward and never walked in uncertainty but in confidence, no matter wherever she went or whomever she met. Joni enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and going to the beach. Joni also had a deep spiritual side. She accepted the Lord as her personal savior and was baptized twice in her early years. She loved to recite knowledge about bible truths. Joni defined resilience; she was strong in faith and belief. Joni was preceded in death by her son, Markus Minisee, brother, Charles Washington Jr., two sisters; Alanna and Charlene Washington, and parents; Charles and Ruby Washington. On December 20, 2021, Jonette Minisee was called from this earthly life to eternal rest with her beloved son and Jesus Christ. Joni will be fondly remembered for her kind and generous heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Fready Lee Jimmerson

10/28/1950

SUNRISE

11/04/2021

6/21/1925

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNSET

4/06/1925

12/11/2021

SUNSET

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ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Funeral services were held on January 14, 2022, at the Memory Chapel of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. Fready Lee Jimmerson transitioned Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021, in the comfort of his Emerald Hills home. Fready was born on April 6, 1925, in Eddy, Texas, to the union of Jesse and Elizabeth (Jones) Jimmerson, the eleventh child born into a loving, hardworking, and God-fearing family. Fready ventured West in the late 40s, settling in San Diego, where he joined his brothers; Willie, George, and James. He first worked on North Island and in the fall of 1951, Fready enrolled in Barber College in San Diego, tackling the rigorous requirements in becoming a Master Barber. He earned his license on February 15, 1952. He launched his own business soon thereafter, a business he would own and operate for the next 40 years. In the spring of 1959, Fready was introduced to Mary Alice Rogers, a Kentucky native. Inseparable from the start, Fready and Mary were married on June 10, 1961, and would remain so for the next 53 years until Mary Alice passed in February 2014. They had no children but mentored many youths. An avid golfer, Fready could be found with his friends taking in 18 holes whenever time permitted. He was known for his comebacks on the “back-9”. In the spring of 1996, Fready Lee Jimmerson accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with JESUS, at The Church Of The Living God, The Pillar and Ground of The Truth, Inc., under the pastoral guidance of his younger brother, Bishop James L. Jimmerson. Fready leaves to cherish his memory two sisters; Hattie Allen and Elizabeth J. White, a host of nieces and nephews, former employees, neighbors, and good friends from California to Ohio. Well done my good and faithful servant...enter and take your rest.

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JONETTE MINISEE, affectionately known as “Joni”, was born on November 17, 1955. She was the first of four children born to the union of Charles and Ruby Washington.

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Magnolia “Pat Raspberry” Merola

MAGNOLIA “PAT RASPBERRY” FOSTER was born in Augusta, Arkansas, on June 21, 1925, to Donia Talbot and John Foster. She accepted “Christ” at an early age, at New Salem Baptist Church of Augusta, Arkansas. She received her formal education from Carver High School in Arkansas. In 1944, Pat married Willie Lee Raspberry from Augusta, Arkansas, and soon after moved to San Diego, California. From that union, Joan Annette and Elliott Wayne were born. After the passing of Mr. Raspberry in 1952, Pat married Emilio Vincent Merola in 1967, until he passed away in 1982. In 1964, Pat opened her own business, “Patrina’s Wig Salon”. She maintained the business for four years until it closed. Pat loved her family. She raised one granddaughter, Joani Annette Raspberry, and one great-granddaughter, Patrina Monei Price Merola, who she adopted later in life. Pat graduated from SDSU in 1977 with a B.A. in Social Welfare. She taught at Lindbergh Elementary and Lincoln High School for twenty years before she retired. She loved and enjoyed playing Bingo until the age of 93. Pat attended New Creation Church of San Diego. She faithfully attended the 8:00 a.m. service, slowly dropping off her tithe in front of the church without any assistance. She loved having breakfast every Sunday morning after church with the girls. Early Saturday morning, on December 11, 2021, the angels accepted Magnolia “Pat” Raspberry Merola into God’s heavenly pearly gates. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Donia Foster, stepfather; James T. Clark, brothers; Jerome Foster and Calvin Foster, sisters; Joyce Nixon, Constance Riggins, Cassell Sevier, Maxine Clark, Leola Currie, and Geraldine Mitchell, and grandsons; Elliott Wayne Raspberry Jr., Kenneth Elliott Raspberry and Aaron Emmanuel Raspberry. Left to cherish the memories are her loving son, Elliott Raspberry, Sr., her lovely daughters; Joan Raspberry Sullivan and Patrina Monei Price Merola, her sister, Erma Holloman, brother, Wardellas Clark, five grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and a host of family and friends.

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Funeral services were held on January 12, 2022, at the Memory Chapel at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary, with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MORTUARY DAVID EUGENE BURNS JR. was born on October 28, 1950, to David E. Burns and Nina Loretta Burns in Butler, Missouri. He attended Butler Elementary and Butler High School. In 1969, David joined the United States Navy and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded many medals for his honorable service. David served his country faithfully for thirty years at Sima, aboard the USS Peleliu. He was able to rise through the ranks and retired from active duty as a Master Chief. After he retired from the Navy, he successfully completed his second career for the Port of San Diego, where he was the Harbor Master. David had one son from a previous marriage named David Burns III. He was married to the love of his life, Beverly Sue Rodgers Burns, until she preceded him in death. They loved each other’s company. They spent time doing crafts together as well as raising dogs and many other animals. David had many interests and was a lifelong learner. He attended California State University Long Beach College of Continuing and Professional Education. He liked to stay physically fit and would exercise and go for long walks. He enjoyed attending various functions in and around San Diego. He enjoyed spending his time going out to eat with a close group of men: Mike, Tashawn, Tambuzi, and Dennis. Above all else, he loved the time he was able to spend with his family. On November 4, 2021, David Eugene Burns, Jr. left time and entered into eternity. Left to treasure his memory is his son, David Burns III, daughter, Francine Maxwell, his brother, James D. Burns, nephew, Robert Warren, grandchildren; Eugene Marble lll and Korral Imani Taylor, along with a host of family, extended family, and friends.

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COVID-19 UPDATE What’s Different About The Omicron Variant? By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer

The most prevalent strain of COVID-19, the omicron variant, has been dominating the world’s news cycle for weeks, as it’s spread grows larger and larger. But what is the actual difference between Omicron and the original coronavirus strain that showed up in 2019?

HOW COVID WORKS In a December 2021 episode of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s online show called “Startalk”, Tyson interviews the president of Regeneron, a maker of the antibody monoclonal treatments used for COVID-19, on how the COVID-19 virus works to infect others. The president of Regeneron, George Yancopoulos, explained that the way viruses like COVID19 work is they use a host to make many copies of themselves that they then spread out through our secretions, such as the droplets of moisture we let out when we cough. The virus makes copies by anchoring a “spike” protein into human cells, and proceeds to make millions and millions of copies of itself, which is when an infection starts. “Spike is a great word for these structures that are on the surface of the virus and they are what digs into the human cell and allows the virus to burrow into that cell and fertilize itself, plant itself, and make many copies,” Yancopoulos said.

According to Yancopolous, the way COVID-19 vaccine and antibody monoclonal treatments provide antibodies, which are our bodies natural defenses against infections, which then wrap themselves around the viruses’ spike protein, making it impossible for the virus to plant itself into a human cell.

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Scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Photos: Via Startalk on Youtube.

HOW OMICRON DIFFERS

The reason why doctors and scientists are so concerned about the omicron variant is because the spike in it has mutated. “The virus is so smart, in terms of the principles of evolution, that it just selects for itself to mutate so that the antibodies sticking to the spike mutated away. So our antibodies in general from vaccines or monoclonal antibody treatments might not stick as well,” said Yancopoulos. “Rarely is it seen in viruses that you get such a seismic shift in terms of number of mutations. Delta has one or two mutations, beta has one or two mutations, but omicron has 32 mutations in the spike protein. It completely changes the spike.” The concern is that the tools we’ve been using to fight the pandemic may not work as well with the new mutations happening within the omicron variant.

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Despite the fact that the omicron spike proteins have mutated, Yancopolous says that there is still hope for those who have gotten a vaccine or antibody treatment.

President of Regeneron, George Yancopoulos.

“Many of us are trying to be prepared for the worst case scenario. You have probably heard from the vaccine makers, such as Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna, that they are already planning to come up with potential omicron vaccines. Within a few months they’ll be able to have a new version of the vaccine that will hopefully protect against omicron the same way,” he said. Both Tyson and Yancopoulos agree that in the future, the COVID-19 shot will be given yearly, like the flu shot, to combat whatever variants may arise. For now, they agree that vaccines are still the safest way to protect yourself against the deadly virus, and wearing a surgical or N95 mask in public to prevent the spread.

President Joe Biden announced Thursday, January 14, that the government will double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans, along with “high-quality masks,” as he highlighted his efforts to “surge” resources to help the country weather the spike in coronavirus cases. Biden said that he is directing his team to double its procurement of rapid COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans through a forthcoming federal website, as he seeks to respond to criticism over shortages and long lines for tests. The initial order was for 500

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

550,639

REPORTED TESTS

8,851,351

HOSPITALIZED

19,565

ICU

1,970 SOURCE: County of San Diego as of 1/12/22

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LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021) 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-ofthe-State-PublicHealth-Officer-BeyondBlueprint.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-facecoverings. 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.

President Joe Biden speaks about the government’s COVID-19 response, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

million tests, and now the federal government will purchase 1 billion at-home testing kits. The initial batch of test kits will be available starting next week, Biden said, when the administration launches a new website where Americans can request the free tests. The rest of the tests will be delivered over the coming months. Biden also announced that his administration was planning to make “high-quality masks,” including N95s, available for free. The federal government has a stockpile of more than 750 million N95 masks, the White House said this week. Though research has shown those masks to be better protection, they are often more uncomfortable, and health officials are not altering their guidance to recommend against less-protective cloth masks. Biden encouraged Americans to wear masks when indoors to slow the spread of the virus, even as he acknowledged they’re a “pain in the neck” “Next week we’ll announce how we’re making high-quality masks available to the American people for free,” he added.

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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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