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This past Saturday, January 19th, thousands of San Diego women, local African American women and some men among them, took to the streets at Waterfront Park along Pacific Coast Highway to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the rights of women across all ethnic, economic, social, and educational spectrums at the Third Annual Women’s March San Diego. At press time, a community March for Black Women has been scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2019.

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by Congresswoman Chisholm almost five decades ago, America has had its first African American President and, thanks to the Women’s movement, more women are now holding office throughout this nation than ever before and at the present, two other women in the United States Senate have made the same decision to run for President. For the first time in history, there are three women running and all must be taken seriously, unlike how Congresswoman Chisholm was viewed at the time.

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Tom Steyer’s Need to Impeach Campaign Surpasses Seven Million Supporters Steyer’s Campaign Amassed Over 580,000 Sign-ups Since January 3—the Start of the New Congress.

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(SAN FRANCISCO)—The Need to Impeach campaign founded by Tom Steyer has just surpassed 7 million supporters. The milestone comes just 15 months after Steyer launched the campaign through a series of television ads and two weeks after he committed an additional $40 million to pressure the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives to start impeachment proceedings immediately and to convince 2020 Democratic presi-

dential candidates to support impeachment.

“The American public has had enough of the career criminal residing in the White House,” said Steyer.

“Since before taking office, Trump has used the White House to enrich himself and his family at all costs while ignoring the rule of law and eroding our democratic institutions. I and seven million people urge Congress See STEYER’S page 15

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Preventing The Don’t Let Predatory Tax Fall of America Loans Take Your Refunds

By Dr. John E. Warren

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Contributor

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As w e h ave cel e br a ted the bir t hd a y and con t ri b ution of Dr. Martin Luther Kin g , J r., one has to be concerned about the America that has inherited his dream. There is a movement afoot to turn back the clock and to undo all our social gains. If it were not for the internet and the rising tide of social con s ci o usness, we would repeat the history of so many civilizations bef o re us that fell from within. If we a llow the government shutdown to c on t inue, we will accelerate the collapse from within.

Consider the hundreds of thousands of people now missing their second paycheck, those responsible for our nat i on ’ s’ security like the Coast Gua rd a nd TSA working without a paycheck. Food inspectors and those who in s pect our airlines working wit hout pay; national parks closed, con t ra c tors who perform vital ser v ic e s out of work and without means of collecting back pay because of the nature of their contracts, and air tr a ffic controllers, like so many Ame r ic a ns, staying on the job out of commitment to this great nation, in s pi t e of the financial hardships.

Consider the mortgages, rents, loans and ca r payments not being made with no requirements that landlords and ba n ks be understanding and extend grace periods for repayment.

The 38 million persons receiving foo d s t amps who are at risk of no foo d w h ile many good hearted Ame r ic a ns are creating food pantries to help their neighbors. The homeless, once marked by many, are now on the verge of having company as t ho u sands of persons could lose the i r f ederal housing assistance for rents. And now we see that even the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations wit h in the Department of Justice) emp l oy e es are at risk to lose their hea l th insurance coverage if payments are not restored soon.

The is s ue is bigger than “A Wall” and President Trump should be tried for treason and breach of his duties as President of the United States. He

took an oath to Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States and, in doing so, the American people.

His ac t ions on the government shutdown has done more to support Russia and our “enemies, foreign and domest ic” than pushing the button on h is nuclear briefcase. The chaos he has created and those members of the U.S. Senate who have supported him by doing nothing has caused greater harm to our global standing than the threat of an outright attack.

The actions of the President and the Republ ican Senate that stands with him have sent a global alarm to our enem ies that we are now weak and disorganized. Such a position invites military conflicts.

We as a nation must not only pray that God will once again forgive our sins and hea l the land, even as Dr. King pra y ed so often, but we must also move to pressure those Republican members of the United States Senate sta nding with Trump to either join the nu mber necessary to override a Trump veto and a Mitch McConnell blo c k vote in the Senate to end the shu t dow n or have them face recall or impeachment for malfeasance in office or trial for high crimes.

Ele v en to thirteen Republican senators joining with the Democrats can pass the bill, which both houses agr e ed to before Christmas, and ove r ri d e a Trump Veto. The very exi s te n ce of this nation rests on such actions. Already, over 7 million people have signed petitions calling for th e impeachment of Donald Tru mp. America no longer has the lux u ry of waiting for the Mueller Rep o rt . We must reach out to our fri e nd s , relatives and neighbors in eve r y s tate in which a Republican Sen a to r supporting Trump’s shutdown is seated and demand that he or she (the U.S. Senator standing wit h T r ump on this shutdown) either break away and vote to reopen gov e rn m ent or resign. The issue is gre a te r than our differences and “Th e Wa ll.” The Democrats in the Hou s e a nd Senate should “Stand Their Ground.”

For ma n y con s um e rs, the New Year brings an a nnu al effort to f il e taxes early enough to help pay of f big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the proverbial ‘rainy day’.

encourage unsuspecting consumers to take out a short-term loan like a Ref u nd Anticipation Loan (RAL).

Dep o si t ory institutions like banks sel l a ‘service’ known as a Refund Ant i ci p ating Check (RAC) that is mos t appealing to consumers who lack a bank account.

With a continuing federal shutdown, this year there are also an estimated 800 , 00 0 federal workers who have not had a payday since December.

For th e se consumers, an early tax ref u nd could cover basic living needs like housing, food, child care and utilities.

Neither product is as helpful as they appear.

And across the country, advertising – p a rt i cularly on urban radio – tem p ts listeners with easy ways to g et a loan against anticipated tax re f unds. But just like other pre d at o ry lending products, what is a dv e rtised is not quite what consumers receive.

“Convenient tax-related loans almost always come with a price that takes a big bite out of consumers’ money.”

The bi g ger the refund, the more attentive and helpful “tax preparers” will be in helping with e-filing, the electronic processing that typically res u lt s in refunds in two to three business days. Once the size of the ref u nd is known, these preparers

RAL s a r e usually marketed as an ‘advance’ instead of a loan. Instead of interest, many of these loans come wit h “ f ees” or a “finance charge.”

Convers ely, a Refund Anticipation Check or RAC is sold as a temporary bank account that exists exclusively to receive the IRS refund. Once the refund reaches the consumer’s bank account, either a prepaid card or a che c k i s issued by the depository ins t it u tion. And once again, fees taken out of the refund reduce the amou nt of monies that consumers actually receive.

The biggest target for both of these pro d uc t s are consumers with the largest refunds, especially those who are el i gible for the Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs), one of the few tax break programs available to lowto- m od e rate income consumers, and / or the Additional Child Tax Credit.

To b e e ligible for EITC, earned income and adjusted gross income can be as low as $15,270 for a single filer or head of household to as high as $ 54 , 884 for a married couple wit h t h ree dependent children.

This year, eligible EITC consumers cou l d r eceive as much as $6,431 for fa m ilies with three or more qua l if y ing children to $519 for single filers.

and an o ther 20.5 million RACs valued at a half billion dollars were also sold, according to the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC).

“Ta x-time is hard enough for most Ame r ic a ns, but they also face con s um e r protection challenges,” noted Chi Chi Wu, staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center.

“Th e y n eed to avoid incompetent and ab u sive preparers and decide whe t he r to choose financial products of varying costs.”

So h ow much financial sense does it m ak e to purchase an ‘advance’ or open a temporary bank account when the Internal Revenue Service can de p osit the full refund into a che c ki n g account within two to three business days?

Jus t b e cause a refund-advance pro d uc t isn’t called a loan, or doe s n’ t have an interest rate, doe s n’ t mean it’s free, said Scott Astrada, the Center for Responsible Len d in g ’s Director of Federal Advocacy. “Carefully read the terms and co n ditions and ask plenty of questions”.

Eve r yo n e who works for a living sho u ld be entitled not only to a pay c he c k but 100 percent of their tax refunds.

Cha r le n e Crowell is the Center for Re s ponsible Lending’s Com m un i cations Deputy Director.

She ca n be reached at Charlene. crowell@responsiblelending.org.

Sim i la r ly, the Child Tax Credit is a va i lable to eligible filers with chi l dr e n under the age of 17. For eac h d e pendent child meeting the age re q uirement, filers receive a $2,000 credit that like EITC reduces the amount of taxes owed.

In 2017, 1.7 million RALs were sold,

Securing the Opportunities of American Energy

By Elia Quintana Director of Stakeholder Relations, American Petroleum Institute

15 or 20 years ago, there were very few people who could have imagined that the U.S. would again lead the world in the production of natural gas and oil. And even fewer who would have thought that we could reduce carbon emissions faster than any other

nation. Today, we are doing both.

The natural gas and oil industry supports the jobs of more than 10 million American workers, and reports project an additional 1.9 million job opportunities in America’s natural gas and oil and petrochemicals industries by 2035 – nearly 40 percent of which will

be held by African American and Hispanic workers. The natural gas and oil industry leads all other sectors – including utilities, tech and health care – in compensation for U.S. workers, because as an industry, we take pride in providing well-paying careers and opportunities for individuals and families, offering support for communities and driving local and national economies.

The American energy revolution is changing life for the better. Stable, affordable energy brings economic

stability and cleaner air. It is reviving American manufacturing, and restoring jobs we used to hear were gone forever. Advanced technologies, best practices and industry standards allow the natural gas and oil industry to safely and responsibly explore and develop both onshore and offshore, and this development means that the industry can continue leading the way in bringing large economic benefits – including investments and jobs – to communities across the country, as well as affordable and reliable energy.

These benefits are tangible - like newly paved roads, upgraded school buildings and better funded land and water conservation projects.

Just last month, onshore lease sales in New Mexico resulted in nearly $500 million in revenue awarded to the state from oil and natural gas production on federal lands. Offshore lease sales are just as beneficial as onshore ones and could bring the same types of much-needed benefits to many states along the Atlantic coast and See ENERGY page 15

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Ellise Jackson SUNRISE

August 28, 1940

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December 24, 2018

S E RV I CES WERE HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 AT B AY V I EW BAPTIST CHURCH; INTERMENT AT MT. HOPE CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. Ellise was raised in Newark, New Jersey, surrounded by a loving family. In her young adulthood, she moved to Los Angeles, California. She eventually married and had her only child Bruce Jackson. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BA in Marketing, working for IBM and eventually Xerox.

At Xerox she held several positions as she progressed through the ranks.

Having been the top Sales Representative for her team at different periods during her tenure, she earned the prestigious Xerox “President’s Club” and rewarded with all expenses paid grand vacations. She helped form the Xerox Black Employees Association (BEA) and was active in recruiting qualified candidates for Xerox employment. She also mentored many Xerox employees, enabling them to upgrade their skill level, thus empowering them to further climb the corporate ladder within Xerox and improve their intellectual skill for life.

Ellise relocated to San Diego, California, and continued her employment with Xerox. In her heart, Ellise was always a teacher and, as befitting, she ended her tenure with Xerox as a Production Training Specialist for the County of San Diego, California. After retiring from Xerox, she served at child development Aid centers for SDUSD. After moving to San Diego, Ellise joined fellowship with Bayview Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Timothy J. Winters. She was active in Lydia Mission Circle by giving leadership and support of the Black History programs understanding the importance of teaching our youth that we are a people of strength and not weakness. Ellise’s passion was education, education, education. She led Education and Employment Ministry Summer Reading program and helped organize a job fair at Bayview Baptist Church with UCSD. She served as Vice President of Literacy for Success (a nonprofit reading group for children). Ellise loved to read and learn of God, participating in church school at Bayview Baptist Church and Bible Study Fellowship. She valued and enjoyed visiting National Parks and Museums.

As Co-founder of the Chat and Chew Group, Ellise organized many trips with the Chat and Chew including Washington DC, New York City and Canada. She also organized many local trips.

Ellise loved her family, especially grandchildren Marquest, Mia and Marley Jackson.

Breast cancer may have taken her away from us, but Ellise lived a life to be remembered.

Jonell Blevins SUNRISE

June 2, 1961

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December 27, 2018

S E RV I CES WERE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 AT ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY, MEMORY CHAPEL. JONELL MARIAN BLEVINS was born June 2, 1961 to loving parents, John Henry Blevins and Juanda Ragsdale Blevins in San Francisco California. In 1966 the family moved to San Diego, California, where she received her formal education, graduating from Crawford High School with the “Class of 1978”. She continued her education at HBCU Wilberforce University, graduating in 1984 with her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation.

While in college, Jonell found her passion in helping those in need. She served her community by working for organizations such as Battered Women Services, San Diego, California; and later on, Mental Health Services, San Diego, California. In 1993, she was blessed with a beautiful baby girl, However, being a single mother did not stop her from reaching her goals. She continued to work hard working with over several different programs with San Diego Youth Services.

After retiring in 2014, due to heart problems, Jonell did not slow down.

She began traveling more than ever before with her daughter, Joycelyn and close family friend, Rafel Ibbara. She was the life of the party with her co-workers; always being known for her beautiful, infectious smile and phenomenal personality. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanda Ragsdale Blevins; her grandmother, Marian Veronica Ragsdale; and her best friend, Jan Sangster.

Early Thursday morning on December 27, 2018, Jonell Marian Blevins received her wings and flew away to eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted daughter, Joycelyn Brown-Walker (Antonio Walker); her father, John Blevins and other relatives and friends, who will mourn her passing, yet celebrate her life.

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November 8, 1918

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Deacon James Allen Thomas SUNRISE

April 6, 1924

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December 29. 2018

S E RV I CES WERE HELD FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 AT MT. Z I O N MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; INTERMENT AT M T . H OPE CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. J A M E S ALLEN THOMAS was born April 6, 1924 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was the eldest of two children born to Rev. Otis and Leonia Thomas. By James being a preacher’s child, his walk with God started at a very early age and he was baptized at Harmony Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.

S o o n after completing his formal education in Texas, the Thomas f a m i l y relocated and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Once arriving in San Diego James worked towards an Associate’s Degree in Business. By 1942, James decided to enlist in the United States Army, where he served during World War II and the Korean War, earning several medals; including World War II Victory medal. After serving his country with pride and honor, he received his Honorable Discharge in 1945.

A f t e r wards, James continued his education by obtaining a trade license in Barbering. He then partnered in ownership with Rev. H. L. Pleasant for their first barbershop. He later took on a second job with the City of San Diego as supervisor of the streets division.

James was so devoted to the power of education that he took time to teach himself trigonometry, a requirement to advance his career with the city of San Diego.

James met Elouise Carter and the two were married on November 6, 1948. To their union five children were born: Balinda, (twins) Da’Borah and Allen, Tyrone and Richard.

James was a diligent provider for his family and was recognized for his hard work and dedication during his thirty-three years of continued service with the City of San Diego as a supervisor.

James’ unwavering commitment to church kept him very active as he was an intricate part at Ark Missionary Baptist Church for fifty years.

D e a c o n Thomas served in a multitude of compacities in the choir, transportation ministry, President of the Usher Board, President of the Southwest District and as a Sunday school teacher.James and Elouise built a legacy by helping others. They used their property to assist low income seniors to have a nice and quiet place to call home for over sixty years.

While surrounded by his family, the Lord called Deacon James Allen Thomas home to glory on December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Elouise; twins: daughter, Daborah and son, Allen; both of his parents and his sister, Ester Lene Pleasant.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Balinda; sons, Tyrone (Camilla) andRichard (Cecelia); and a host of grandchildren, greatgrand-children, great-greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

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January 9. 2019

S E RV I CES WERE HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019 AT NEW SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; INTERMENT AT M T. HOPE CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. M R S . LUETHEL HENDERSON was born November 8, 1918 in Glenmora, Louisiana. The first of nine children born to Lorenza and Mary Shaw was preceded in death by her siblings (and in-laws) Frank S h a w, Lorenza ShawJr. (Verlee) Shaw, Henry “Dick” Shaw, Luther (Georgia) Shaw, and Annie Mae Shaw (Jeff) Johnson.

Anie as she was called by her many nieces and nephews always had a smile and ready to help those in need. Her final years were spent joyously helping in the rearing of her granddaughter.

Sister Henderson was a devoted member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the guidence of her brother Reverend Frank Shaw. In her later years she was affectionately known as “Mother Lou” by the congregation.

L u e t h el leaves to cherish her memory, her son Richard Sims and g ra n d daughter Julia Mae Sims of San Diego. Three sisters; Gladys Shaw Moncreary of Glenmora, Louisiana; Gracie Lee Shaw Mitchell a n d H attie Mae Shaw Moore of San Diego, California and Sisterin-law Evelyn Shaw of San Diego. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends to celebrate her life.

She lived a long life in great health and spirit and will truly be missed.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Robert David Catlin, Sr. Passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Viewing will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at California Cremation & Burial, 2200 Highland Ave., National City, CA 91950.

Funeral will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church 1962 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92105.

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Lieutenant Underwood Jr.

Timothy L. Patrick

SUNRISE

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October 9, 1935

December 6, 1966

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December 24, 2018

SERVICES WERE HELD FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 AT 61ST AND DIVISION STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST; INTERMENT AT MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETARY; FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSONRAGSDALE MORTUARY. LIEUTENANT UNDERWOOD, JR., was born to Lieutenant Underwood and Betty Toney on October 9, 1935, in Hurtsboro, Alabama.

He graduated from Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia, and joined the Navy, where he served eight years.

“Luke”, as he was lovingly called, met his wife Beulah Grant when she was six years old and he was ten. They were a twosome from the time they first met having attended grade school, high school, and college together. On December 23, 1955, he married the love of his life, his childhood sweetheart, Beulah Grant.

Luke was a faithful Christian; he loved the Lord. He taught Bible class for over 25 years and provided communion to the sick and shut-in for over 20 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ for 56 years.

On December 23, 2018, he celebrated his 63 wedding anniversary and was called home on December 24, 2018. Luke is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beulah Underwood of La Mesa, CA, two daughters, Alicia Underwood of Norwalk, CT., and Anita Underwood-Nelson of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, three grandchildren, Keisha Zollar-Kimler and her husband Andrew Kimler, Alfred Zollar, Jr., and Daniel Nelson.

“Those we love never truly leave us, There are things that death cannot touch.” ― Jack Thorne

December 31, 2018

SERVICES WERE HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019 AT BAYVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH; INTERMENT AT MT. HOPE CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY TIMOTHY LEONARDO PATRICK was born on December 6, 1966.

He was the fifth of six siblings born to Theodore Roosevelt Patrick, Jr. and Ruth Ann Patrick in San Diego, California.

SUNRISE

December 27, 1932

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December 21, 2018

SERVICES WERE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 AT MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. ORA LEE LOVE was born December 27, 1932 in Louisiana to Mack and Maggie Bradford. She and her family relocated to San Diego in 1943 where she attended Stockton Elementary, Memorial Jr. High, and San Diego High.

He received his formal education in the public education school system in San Diego. He began his athletic career as a youth playing multiple positions in Pop Warner football and continued playing through high school. He attended Samuel F. B. Morse High School and later transferred to University City High School where he excelled as a standout football athlete and a Hall of Champion recipient in track and field for the 400 meter.

In 1953 Ora began her employment at North Island Navy Exchange in Food Service and retired 34 years later. In 1988, she picked up a gym membership at Baily’s Total Fitness where she enjoyed walking and daily swimming with her Dolphins Swim Club friends.

His natural born leadership skills resonated in the community of San: Diego. He was a passionate young man whom his peers admired and saw him as a leader.

On December 21, 2018, Ora Lee transitioned and received her eternal wings. She leaves to cherish her memories with her husband Othelma Love, her daughter-in-law and caregiver Wanda Mullen, sister-in­law Ruby Price; granddaughter LaTanya Newman­Runnells; grandson James Runnells great granddaughters Taj’ Anae Runnells, Jahnae Runnells, Najae Runnells, Jahntae Runnells and Dejanae Runnells and a host of nieces and nephews.

Tim was a family man. He was an extremely supportive husband and father. Those who knew him can attest to the fact that during his life he demonstrated true unconditional love and portrayed the biblical examples of patience, kindness, perseverance and hope.

He will be forever remembered for his smile and words of encouragement that had a way of warming your heart.

Tim embraced the Hebrew religion and accepted Jesus (Yeshua) as his Savior and the Son of God. During his lengthy illness he was strengthened by his strong belief in the Heavenly Father and praised Him daily. He spent his latter days preparing his family and friends for the day he would be called to glory. He constantly reminded them that he was at peace with God and asked that they not mourn his transition from Earth to Heaven. While in Tim’s presence one could sense peace and the presence of the Holy Spirit which comforted our hearts.

Timothy was preceded in death by his two brothers John Dion and Michael Tyrone Patrick. Timothy leaves many loved ones to cherish his memory: Wife, Nichelle Patrick; daughter, Timickea Patrick; sons, Timothy Mychael Patrick and Timothy Leonardo Patrick, Jr.; loving dog, Bunny; parents, Theodore Roosevelt and Ruth Ann Patrick; brothers, Teddy Patrick (Kim) and Terrance Patrick; sister, Ann Fulcher (Joe); mother-in-law, Lucy Russell; brother-in-law, Jason Russell; sister-in-law, Shunda Bingham and a host of nieces, nephews, .cousins and other family members.

When the storm came Tim’s faith did not waver, with a smile he danced in the rain.

In 1951 she gave birth to her one and only son Bernard Newman and in 1964 she and Othelma Love joined hands in holy matrimony.

Ora Love was preceded in death by her parents Mack and Maggie Bradford, brothers Mack Bradford Jr., Melvin Price and Alvin Price, sister Ethel Cooper and her cherished son Bernard Newman.

Richard Johnson Jr. SUNRISE

May 3, 1938

SUNSET

January 7, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 AT GRACE CHURCH; FINAL RESTING PLACE AT MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. RICHARD JOHNSON JR. was born May 3rd, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard Johnson Sr. and Emily (Tate) Johnson. He was an only child.

Richard married Doretha Paige on May 16, 1965. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served 2 tours in the Vietnam War. Richard received several awards while in the military including the high esteemed Iron Mike Award for a recorded 98 successful jumps as a paratrooper and achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and was eventually promoted to the rank of Captain before he retired in 1983.

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Upon retiring from the Marine Corps he moved his family to San Diego, California. He went to college and earned several degrees in Electronics Technology, Mid-Management and Business Administration. He went on to work at General Dynamics for several years and was an Instructor at San Diego City College in the evenings.

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During his time in San Diego, Richard coached Pop Warner Football at Skyline Rec. Center. In addition to coaching, he taught the youth life skills and encouraged them to stay from gangs and street violence.

Richard was admired and respected by the community and left a positive impact on many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Johnson Sr., and Emily Johnson, and his beloved wife of 57 years, Doretha (Paige) Johnson.

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

He is survived by his daughters Tina (Hank) and Toni; sons Troy, Todd, Richard (Vanessa), Scott (Akilah); grandchildren Brandon Brooks, Brennan Clay, Brianah Johnson, Doretha Green, Aminifu Johnson, Ashley Martinize, Jerrel Lacy, Lakiba Palmer, EJ Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Santi Johnson, and Olivia Johnson, with a host of greatgrand children, extended family and friends.

Rest in Heaven Richard, you will forever be loved & missed.

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HEALTHY LIVING

How Healthy Is Gentrification?

New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

By Barrington M. Salmon NNPA Contributing Writer

When Detrice Belt walks around what’s left of her neighborhood and community, she is sad d ened because of the destruction of the place she calls home. She is deeply frustrated by the struggle she and the remaining residents at Barry Farm have been wrapped in for the past six years and is apprehensive about the hea lth effects this facet of gentrification has had on her and her daughter.

By Staff Writer

Phy s ical activity can dramatically improve an i ndividual’s health by preventing disease or r educing the impact of chronic health con d itions. However, according to the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services (HHS), just 26 percent of men, 19 percent of wom e n and 20 percent of adolescents meet physical activity recommendations.

Thi s week, HHS issued an update to its Phy s ical Activity Guidelines based on new dat a about the immediate and long-term hea l th benefits from physical activity, as wel l as new evidence that physical activity can help manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension.

Notable updates: • Any amount of physical activity counts.

• A single period of sustained activity has immediate health benefits, including reduced anxiety and blood pressure, improved quality of sleep and improved insulin sensitivity.

• Long term benefits include: improved brain hea lth, reduced risk of eight types of cancer (previously two), reduced risk for fall-related inj u ries in older adults and reduced risk of excessive weight gain.

pai n from osteoarthritis, slower disease pro g ression for hypertension and type 2 dia b etes, lessened symptoms of anxiety and depression and improved cognitive function for persons with dementia, multiple sclerosis, ADHD and Parkinson’s disease.

• T h e new guidelines prescribe activity throughout the day for preschool children to enhance growth and development.

“Ph y sical inactivity contributes to control of n on-communicable conditions, such as obe sity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease that can be prevented by simply moving more,” sai d James Sallis, PhD, Professor Emeritus in t he Department of Family Medicine and Pub l ic Health at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “We now know that you don’t have to run for 30 minutes to see a health benefit.

Use the stairs, park your car farther away or simply walk around your block one time. All of these minutes of activity count toward the 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic act i vity recommended for adults each week and the 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aer o bic activity recommended for youths eac h day. These recommendations provide yet more reasons to place a higher priority on p hysical activity by individuals, health professionals and government.”

• Physical activity helps manage more chronic hea l th conditions, including a decrease in

Belt, 33, president of the Barry Farm Tenants’ Ass o ciation, is one of 80 families left out of a total of 434 who lived in the historic Southeast DC community. She has been one of t he sparks of resistance for a group of res idents who are committed to staying put as DC city officials demolish and rebuild the 432 - unit community into 1,400 residential uni t s of mixed-income housing and retail sto r es. Officials have promised to set aside 300 affordable units with the remaining units available at market rate.

Apart from the stress and anxiety of possibly losing her home, Belt, a dental hygienist and owner of two pit bulls and a turtle, said she worries about what lasting health effects this ent i re experience will have on her daughter​​ and herself.

“They just found lead in some units on Stevens Road. They called people and were coming to paint over the areas with lead,” she explained.

“I understand that a test hasn’t been done in 20 years. They snuck in​to​my house to paint the banisters, but someone can chip it and it’s (the lead’s) still there.”

Belt said she is aware of the health dangers to her caused by the dust and debris coming from the demolition of nearby houses, then there’s the noise of construction and the long-term and irreversible effects of lead paint exposure on r esidents. Belt and r esidents fighting aga i nst gentrification a nd potential health pro b lems are intent on r educing the forced move and lowering the stress that comes with sud d en change, including noise, dust and adjusting to a new cultural environment.

DC h ousing officials usu ally move public hou s ing residents from t heir homes until ren o vations or rebuildin g is completed.

Des p ite promises that re sidents can return onc e renovations are don e, Belt said she’s

aware that only a small percentage of residents have the ability or means to do so​, ​which is why she’s so adamant about staying in place while Barry Farm is rebuilt.

“I’m anxious. They’re using fear tactics trying to force us out, but we told them that we want to stay in place,” said Belt. “We’re willing to occ u py Barry Farms. Peop le are ready. I’m definitely still fighting.”

Bel t ’s solutions include ensuring that if res i dents have to move o ff the property, hou s ing authority staff should​​move them into some place new faster; residents should get priority when it’s t ime to b e resettled; and wherever possible, r esident s should be allowed to stay on the property while builders and developers build, an d then m ove into newly constructed homes.

Belt is not alone in worrying about her health and quality of life.

Acr o ss town, in Northeast DC, Donta Wat e rs, Leon Lightfoot, their families and other residents at Dahlgreen Courts Apa r tments, are fighting their own battles against gentrification and its impact on their health. After laboratory tests they agreed to, residents recently discovered that 40 of 42 of them ​​have elevated levels of lead, mold and bio-toxins.

The resulting health implications for his wife and son alarmed longtime DC resident Leon Lig h tf o ot. Lightfoot, a 55-year-old truck dri v er, husband and father of a son who is a Howa rd University student, said it makes him very angry when he contemplates how he and others have been treated.

“For a whole year, this is how we lived,” said Lightfoot, who has lived in the complex since 199 9 . “ After the renovations in 2012, we moved back in and then six months later we saw wa t er damage in the living room. The wal ls, carpet and floors had mold. We dealt with these problems from August 2016 to July 2017. They put us up in a hotel for three days.

I t h ou g ht it was termites, but it was mold.

Specialists came in, cut out the wall and put a white coating on it to stop the water.”

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African American Chefs Break the Glass Ceiling in the Culinary World

business,” Daniels said.

Tha t ’s why she founded Memphis Black Restaurant Week and have advised other cities to do the same.

“It ’ s a celebration that advocates for black che f s, brings more awareness around their foo d a nd beverage traditions, generates new inc o me , and moves the needle in terms of inc l us i vity in the culinary world,” Daniels said.

Tha t inclusion and enthusiasm appears to have caught on.

“I am truly optimistic for the future with the culinary industry because while there are still a lot of areas in which to grow, we are slowly chipping away the stereotype of what African Ame r ican chefs have to offer,” said awardwinning executive chef and QVC Food Stylist Kristol Bryant.

“We are diversified in our skills, talents and cuisines. African American chefs are no longer jus t soul-food or southern cuisine chefs, we are so much more,” Bryant said.

Executive Chef Edouardo Jordan/Courtesy The Strand House

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The cu l inary business world is as cut throat as a ny other. It’s also known as an industry that hasn’t always allowed for much diversity in m an a gement and ownership at its higher echelon.

Howe ver, it appears that African Americans are finally breaking barriers, starring in many kit c he n s around the nation and serving up fin e d e licacies and treats that have those of

all ra c es and backgrounds coming back for second-helpings.

“Memph is is a foodie town with a minoritymaj o ri t y makeup… thoughtful discussions abo u t e quity in the food industry are at the fo r efront here and folks care about pre s en t ation, which is at the heart of the iss u e, ” said Cynthia Daniels, the founder of M em p his Black Restaurant Week. “I’ve als o s e en the difficulty that black-owned res t au r ants experience with not having big mar k et i ng budgets to advertise for new

“Through education and exploration, we can fin a lly break into areas that we never knew were there. Being seen on television is great for us but being a legitimate authority in culinary in t he corporate, private and entertainment sectors is the next step.”

An article in the culinary-centric publication, FSR Magazine, noted that when its reporters wro t e about the rise of African American che f s in the U.S. three years ago, several the m es prevailed, including that a wide ran g e of talented African American chefs had emerged, like Executive Chef Edouardo Jordan in Seattle, Marcus Samuelsson in New York, and Mashama Bailey in Savannah, Ga. Oft e n, African American chefs are stuck in

the kitchen as sous chefs or line chefs and rou t inely failing to be given an opportunity to become head chefs, according to FSR. And, Afr i can American chefs, on the whole, have enc o untered tougher obstacles raising funds to open their own establishments.

However, the industry now has several African Ame r ican chefs serving as role models and pav i ng the way for more minority chefs to make their mark in the U.S. Exa m ples include Chef Dieuveil Malonga, a 26-year old Forbes 30 under 30 Congolese Chef and a finalist for the Basque Culinary World Pri z e. Malonga works closely with luxury and fashion brands such as Rick Owens to bri ng awareness about the African continent thr o ugh exclusive culinary experiences around the world.

Wit h private clients like ASAP Rocky, Mos Def and others, Malonga has been featured by The New York Times, Vogue, BBC. He’s also spoken at The United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Che f Ronnie Rainwater of Delmonico Ste a khouses also serves as another example of African Americans breaking the proverbial glass ceiling in the culinary world.

“He grew up in the kitchen, shadowing his Sou t hern grandmother at the stove; anxious to taste anything he could get his hands on,” said Sade Mills of One 7 Communications.

Rai n water attended Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon and obtained a Culinary Arts Degree in 1999. One of his early jobs in the industry was an internship in the kit c hen at The Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hil l s, where he helped prepare dinners and private events for guests.

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Mayor Faulconer to Receive USS Midway Diversity Award Photography Courtesy of USS Midway Museum

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Mayor Kevin Faulconer was awarded the USS Midway Museum’s Chuck Nichols and Pierre Frazier Bridge Builder Award at a luncheon of more than 100 community leaders aboard the USS Midway on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

The Bridge Builder award, now in its fifth year, is awarded by the museum’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee to a person or organization that exemplifies core values including community service and a history of working to improve relationships, understanding, cooperation and inclusion among various communities in San Diego. Past winners of the award include California State Senator Joel Anderson and Jackie Robinson YMCA executive director Michael Brunker.

“Mayor Faulconer embodies Midway’s core values of community service and inclusion. His record of achievement in this vital responsibility of local government makes him a worthy recipient of the award,” said the museum’s president and CEO, Mac McLaughlin.

The message of “One San Diego” has been the hallmark of Mayor

Faulconer’s administration. Under this platform, he has worked to bring San Diego together and create opportunities and improve the lives of all residents in all neighborhoods. He appointed the first female police chief in the city’s history; created new homeless services for those in need; and made record neighborhood investments in streets, parks, fire stations, libraries and recreation centers.

“We’ve made great strides in establishing an inclusive city government that delivers results for San Diegans in every neighborhood,” Mayor Faulconer said. “I’m honored to receive this year’s Bridge Builder Award and will continue to make record infrastructure investments across the city that are building a better future for all.”

In addition, several individuals and an organization received the museum’s Outstanding Community Service Award for their efforts and dedication to diversity and inclusion. They include Victor and Brenda Crawford, Dr. Aaron Mitchell, Gordon Brown Sr., Tommy Sablan, and the Urban League of San Diego County.

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United African American Ministerial Action Council

Holds 24 Annual MLK, Jr. Comm Th

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

It all started 24 years ago when a few pastors in San Diego’s African American community decided not to participate in the “All Peoples Breakfast” sponsored then by the Conference of Christians and Jews. There was a feeling then that certain aspects of the celebration were inconsistent with Dr. King as a minister of the gospel at that time. The result was a community celebration and the formation of the United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC) Today, that organization represents a group of ministers involved in the life of the community year round. It continues the tradition of holding a community breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year over 400 people were on hand for UAAMAC’s Community Breakfast celebrating the life of Dr. King. The organization was blessed to have Pastor Miles McPherson as the keynote speaker. His story is well known in San Diego; a former San Diego Charger in the NFL and Youth Pastor for Horizon Christian Fellowship, he is the founder of the Rock Church with over 20,000 people attending one of the church’s 21 Sunday services. He is known for having initiated “Do Something Church,” dedicated to equipping churches to transform the world by successfully meeting the community’s needs through innovative outreach strategies.

This year, Pastor McPherson brought his “Third Option” concept to the breakfast, coined after McPherson’s book of the same name: “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially

Divided Nation.” His message was a moving discussion of how we see race and others and the opportunity we have to take a different look at others as well as ourselves. His new book on the topic is a must read for all ethnicities and members of the human race.

Two outstanding persons were honored at this year’s celebration: Mr. Nick Macchione, Director of San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency and Ms. Ethel Weekly-Avant.

With 6,300 employees and a budget of over $2 billion dollars, Macchione has been reaching over 1.3 million people a year and is at the forefront of transforming how government can serve the public as it moves the county to “live well.” He has not only changed the lives of people in the community with his approach to living well, but also the lives and attitudes of those he works with.

Pastor Robert Pope presents George Stevens Trailblazer Award to Ethel Weekly-Bailey of San Diego Black Nurses Association

Pastor Robert Pope Presents George Stevens Trailblazer Award to Katherine Bailey of "Be There San Diego"

Pastor Gerald Johnson presents Nick Macchione of County of San Diego with George Stevens Trailblazer award

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Ms. Ethel Weekly-Avant, President of the San Diego Black Nurses Association, has been in nursing since 1970. She has worked in medical and surgical intensive Care, burn treatment and ER. She has owned and operated her own transportation and care services enterprise.

Through her position as President of the BNA, she has made a difference in the lives of many. UAAMAC was honored to have had the opportunity to recognize these tremendous giants among us in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This meeting also celebrated the addition of two new board members and the departure of Rev. Gerald Brown. Brown served as Executive Director of UAAMAC for over a decade and now servers as Executive Director of the City of San Diego’s Advisory Council on Police Policies and Practices.

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Thousands Honor Dr. King

munity Breakfast Photography by Bruce Williams & Rochelle Porter

own Award

Pastor Gerald Johnson

at the 39th Annual MLK Parade Harbor - Embarcadero

Photography by Mike Norris

Ms. Techa Sellers

PARADE: continued from page 1

Keynote Speaker Pastor Miles McPherson

MLK Breakfast Photography courtesy of Michael Brunker, Jackie Robinson YMCA

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

The 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast was held last Friday at the Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley. The event, which started 34 years ago in the Gym of the old Jackie Robinson YMCA, has grown to 1500 attendees from all spectrums of San Diego life. Although the event started officially at 7a.m., attendees begin to arrive as early as 5:30 a.m. Those who have been in attendance over the years know that the time to mingle and greet old friends as well as have a great breakfast occurs before the event starts. One of the unique things about this event is that it never fails to list and mention those who have led the Human Dignity struggle, as past recipients of the Award given out each of the past 34 years.

This year’s Human Dignity Award recipient was the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20year old college student, was killed by 14-year-old gang member Tony Hicks. Hicks was tried as an adult for murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison. The foundation was born when Tariq’s father, Azim Khamisa, felt the tragedy created victims on both ends of the gun. In an extraordinary act of grace and forgiveness, Azim reached out to Hick’s grandfather, Ples Felix. The two men came together in the spirit of healing to end youth violence, putting on school assemblies where the two men tell their story.

The event also honors students who are winners of the Art and Poetry contest the YMCA sponsors each year. Those winners are recognized at the breakfast and come from across sections of the community.

Mr. Michael Brunker, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA and last year’s Human Dignity Award Recipient Awardee, is and has been the driving force behind this signature event which has become such an important part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. annual celebrations. A host of San Diego’s city and county elected officials were on hand.

This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Steven Jones, C.E.O. of Jones & Associates Consulting, Inc., a firm that specializes in diversity and organizational effectiveness consulting. He provided an electrifying presentation that encouraged those present to rethink how they see themselves and others.

The pictures from this event only tell a part of the story of its success.

Rev. Dr. John E. Warren, Pastor of Eagles Nest Christian Center and Publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, brought the invocation. Virginia Cha from KGTV ABC brought the opening greetings for the event. Rev. Amos Johnson, former Board Member of the Jackie Robinson “Y” gave the benediction and Pastor Troy Owens, New Life Baptist Church led the audience in the closing song of “We shall overcome.”

dazzling floats, phenomenal high school bands, drill teams, colleges, fraternities & sororities, churches, local businesses, and peace and youth organizations.

The Parade Grand Marshall was District 4’s Councilwoman Monica Montgomery. Other dignitaries present included San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, California’s 79th District State Assembly member Dr. Shirley Weber, California’s 39th District State Senator Toni Atkins, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez, Assemblymember Todd Gloria, Lemon Grove Mayor Raquel Vasquez, Councilmember Chris Ward, and District Attorney Summer Stephan. The Alphas, the oldest African American fraternity in America founded in 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, are the exemplary coordinators of the event, given that Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Monday’s parade was by all accounts a huge success.

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Remembering Kalani Maya Baisden Voice & Viewpoint Contributing Writer

Kal a ni Maya Baisden, affectionately know as “Lani,” was bor n t o Shanai and Kalan Baisden at Sharp Grossmont Hos p it a l on December 3, 2013 in San Diego, California.

Kal a ni attended Brooklyn CDC and Bottles to Books Preschool. At school, she grew to enjoy playing with magmatiles, swinging on the monkey bars, doing puzzles, coloring, riding tricycles and dancing to music.

Lani earned her angel wings on January 3, 2019 from adrenal cor t ic a l carcinoma cancer. She was holding her mommy’s hand and surrounded by family at Rady’s Children’s Hospital.

Kalani was a fighter and fought until her last breath. Kalani lea v es her footprints on many hearts. She will forever be remembered by her infectious smile, beautiful brown eyes and contagious laugh.

Photos by Mike Norris

Kal a ni never had any troubles speaking her mind. Kalani was kn own for her sweet and sour attitude. And she held ever yone to their word. Kalani is the light of lives and the sta r o f our hearts. Kalani leaves us smiling through our tears. She was joy personified. Please spread her message of love, forgiveness, laughter, dance, strength and being good to one another.

RAW Artist Showcases Local Talent at The House of Blues Photos & Article by Mike Norris

On Thursday evening, January 17th, at the House of Blues, audiences were blown away to be in the company of many of S an Diego’s finest talent. According to RAW Artist Showcase website, RAW showcases indie talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, bea u ty, and photography to celebrate the wealth of talent that is San Diego’s diverse and talented art scene. Featuring the work of local artists, the array of talent from so many dif f er e nt art forms, music, art, handmade jewelry, hair and fa s hions, and many other artistic delights was truly breathtaking. Raquel Rhone stood out, with her great talent and professional exhibit. RAW did a great job keeping the spotlight on art within our San Diego community. For more info, visit www.RAWartists.org.

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Go Fund Me Started ‘Black Panther’ and Spike Lee for Cyntoia Brown Make Oscar Firsts in 2019

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

A G o F u nd Me drive has been est a bl i shed for Cyntoia Brown, the Af r ican American Tennessee wom a n w ho was finally granted cle menc y this month by Gov. Bill Haslam.

Brown, 30, has been in prison since she was 16 when she was convicted of k il l ing Johnny Michael Allen, who m B r own said paid her $150 to h av e sex. A victim of sex tra f ficking, Brown said she feared for he r life during the encounter and sh e responded by shooting Allen.

After repeated calls for her release – i n cl uding by celebrities like Rih a nn a and Kim Kardashian – Has s an granted Brown clemency and sh e’s scheduled for release in August.

The fu ndraiser, which organizers said i s to assist Brown when she’s rel e as ed, has raised more than $5,500 toward a $25,000 goal at the time of this writing.

In a s tatement released by her law y er s, Brown thanked Haslam, “fo r y our act of mercy in giving me a s econd chance. I will do eve r yt hing I can to justify your faith in me.”

“With God’s help, I am committed to l iv e the rest of my life helping oth e rs , especially young people.

My h op e is to help other young girls avoid ending up where I have been.”

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Tuesday, January 22nd, “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross and ‘The Big Sic k ’ actor/writer Kumail Nanjiani ann o un ced that ‘Black Panther’ was no minated for best picture by the 91st Academy Awards selection committee. The pair also announced that Spike Lee earned his first Oscar nod, a fter a decades-long career in film, for “BlacKkKlansman.”

‘Black Panther’ is the first superhero mov i e ever nominated by the Aca d em y. The film was lauded as “ ga me-changing” by many inc l ud ing the likes of Michelle Obama - for having a predominantly bla c k cast and directed by black dir e ct or, Lee Daniels. Black mov i eg oers worldwide saw themselves reflected in the Marvel Stu d io s film. Yesterday, the film earned a total of seven nominations, inc l ud ing best production design, bes t o riginal music score, best sound editing, best costume design, best sound editing, and best sound mixing.

to m y entire @theblackpanther family!”

The fi lm grossed an astounding $700 million in domestic box office receipts, and was the third-highest grossing film of all time in America.

Wor l dw ide, box office receipts tot a ll ed $1.3 billion. According to V ar iety, ‘Black Panther’ was the th ird-highest grossing best picture nominee ever, behind James Cameron’s “Avatar” and “Titanic.”

Spi k e Lee has directed 30 feature

fil ms and in previous years earned Oscar nominations for best original scr e en play and best documentary fea t ur e. Though he did not win tho s e nominations, Lee was awa r de d an honorary Academy Award in 2015. He tweeted Tuesday morning, “We going to the Oscars.

Six nominations!!!!!!”

On T wi tter, Chadwick Boseman proudly tweeted to the world: “We jus t m ade history. 7 nominations, inc l ud ing BEST PICTURE. What an i ncredible honor. Thank you to @TheAcademy and congratulations

gENTRIFICATION: continued from page 8

It’ s sometimes hard to make a dir e ct link between gentrification and disparate health effects, and hou s ing advocates, members of the medical community and other exp e rts understand that if work is done to stabilize neighborhoods and lar g er communities, residents — and tenants, by extension — will be healthier.

In O akland, California, housing rig hts advocates and residents have bee n ​protesting, engaging in civil disobedience ​and ​​​trying ​​to get city and co unty off icial s to liste n and enact policies designed to stem and change the effects of gentrif ication on l ow -income, midd l e -class a n d long-time residents.

They are driven by studies that have rev e al ed any n umber of negative health-related consequences among vulnerable populations wrought by gen t ri fication , inc l uding a higher incidence of asthma, diabetes, ​and​​ cardiovascular disease ​and ​​shorter life expectancy; higher cancer rates; mor e b irth def ects; and great e r instances of infant mortality.

Jus t a s critic al ar e oth er he a lth effe ct s expert s say ​are ​​cau sed by “li m it ed acces s to o r av ai l ab i lity of healthy food choices, affordable hea lthy housing; qu a l ity s c ho ols, tra n sp ortation choic e s​​(i nclu ding​​ bicycle and walking paths), exercise facilities [and] social networks.”

A 2 0 14 report, prod u c ed by th e Alameda Public Health Department

and Ju st Cause (Cau s a ​J us t a, CJJC) which pr ovide s fr e e t en ant cou nseling and case management for low-income residents of Oakland and Sa n Franci sco – f oc u se d on g en trificat ion i n ​O a kl a nd, California.

It​​ w as in response to a growing con c er n and a recognition of the con n ec tions between deepening hea l th problems and disparities in hea lth among children in Oakland and th e conditions created by dil a pi dated housing, especially giv e n the Bay Area’s high rents and ex treme housing shortage.

Com m un ity organizers, nonpro f it s and residents have used advocacy, political pressure and civil disobedience to bring public officials to f ir st understand and then be willing to act on political and policy solutions to the deleterious effects of gentrification.

The re port offers solutions, which, tho u gh not specifically healthrel a te d, are designed to lessen or e li minate the health impacts of g en trification. These include: dev e lo ping a proactive or healthy housing inspection program; tenant pro t ec tions to counter dramatic increases in housing costs, lowering the ri sk of instability, eviction and ha rassment from landlords; ove r cr owded housing;​​living in poo r h ousing and neig h borhood con d it ions; preservin g housing at all af fordability lev e l​s​​,prioritizing funding for rehabilitation and repair of exi sting housing stock; creating

greater alignment and coordination bet wee n local governm e nt , h ealth pro v id ers, and commun i ty -b a sed org a ni zations to addr e ss g a ps in data.

Oth e r solutions are enacting and str e ngthening rent control laws and developing Community Land Tru s ts. Those involved with or tra c king gentrification​assert that com m unity land trusts (C LTs) are a c r itical element in th e palette of opt i ons available for ci ties seeking nei g hborhood stability t hrough aff o rdable housing. They ​​​say​​ obt a ining public land fo r a lan d tru s t​is a way to addres s i ssue s of e nv ironmental justice a n d dis p la cement by creating o p en spa c es , community garden s a nd much-needed affordable housing.

“I t hi nk community land t r u sts have t o be the wave of t he future, sai d D ominic Moulden, re s o u rce orga ni zer of the housing advocacy organization, One DC (Organizing Neighborhood Equity). “Rent spikes are making it so that regular people can ’t live in or afford t h e m. With community land trusts, people living in cer tain areas control public and private land. You can get grants from the government to pay the taxes and local residents control the land.”

“Pe ople are doing this a rou nd the world – Burlington, Portland, Maine, the Un ited Workers in Ba l t i more, Boston, and the New Columbia Land Trust and the 11​th​Street Land Trust here in DC.”

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Fictitious business name: IMAGE NAILS & SPA CORP. Located at: 9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #5, San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 1/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Image Nails & Spa Corp. #5, San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031321 Fictitious business name: BLESSED ENTERPRIZES Located at: 5524 San Mateo Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

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Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2023 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000655 Fictitious business name: STAR SMOG CHECK CHULA VISTA Located at: 1088 Broadway #A San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

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This business is hereby registered by the following: Jayasree V. Penugonda 11226 Vandemen Way San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9001199 Fictitious business name: AMERICAN FINANCIAL AMERICANFI HOMES IN ANY CONDITION Located at: 7825 Fay Avenue, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92037 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 5/01/00 This business is hereby registered by the following: Teva Perrizo 22797 Bayview Avenue San Diego, CA 94541 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031671 Fictitious business name: NEMOVI LAW GROUP Located at: 722 Via Cafetal San Marcos, CA 92069 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/01/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Genail M. Anderson 722 Via Cafetal San Marcos, CA 92069 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000934 Fictitious business name: KINGS TOUCH Located at: 3241 Vista Matamo El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business

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This business is hereby registered by the following: Linda Mariah Brown 7676 Madison Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000162 Fictitious business name: CAZUMBI GLOBAL Located at: 5257 Barstow Street San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/02/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Almir Costa Campos 5257 Barstow Street San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000170 Fictitious business name: KUTZ UP BARBERSHOP KUTZ UP BARBERSHOP SD KUTZ UP Located at: 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Branden Lee Hall 8127 1/2 Broadway San Diego, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000165 Fictitious business name: SCHOOL DESK BEATS Located at: 272 Rancho Court Unit C, Chula Vista CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 12/3/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonte Jermond Shorter 508 N. 3rd Street, Apt. 5 El Cajon, CA 92019 William Anthony Downs 272 Rancho Court Unit C, Chula Vista CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031168 Fictitious business name: PLUG MART 619 Located at: 2930 Barnard St. #4303 San Diego , CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/20/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Aashantaa Tessier Lowe 2930 Barnard St. #4303 San Diego , CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000404 Fictitious business name: ASSOCIATE HOME CARE Located at: 3333 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/01/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alexander V. Lim 3333 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031631 Fictitious business name: DJ FINESSE Located at: 3669 Calavo Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/23/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Demark Williams 3669 Calavo Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000357 Fictitious business name: JOYOUS HAVEN Located at: 15260 Socorro Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaclyn M. Erwin 15260 Socorro Way San Diego, CA 92129 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 4, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 4, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000399 Fictitious business name: IMPERIAL BEACH NOTARY Located at: 317 Imperial Beach Blvd, Apt. D Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following:

Jose, Delio, Bacalski 317 Imperial Beach Blvd., Apt. D This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000397 Fictitious business name: ALLIED SUPPORT SERVICE GROUP Located at: 1029 Hawthorne Creek Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Owens 1029 Hawthorne Creek Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91914 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9030966 Fictitious business name: SAN DIEGO ESQUIRE Located at: 8880 Rio San Diego Dr. San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/01/13 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kymeshia Morris 4064 Huerfano Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2018.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2023 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000530 Fictitious business name: MY3NYS Located at: 3412 Olga Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Natashia Anne Lawrence 3412 Olga Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000614 Fictitious business name: VALLEY LANDSCAPING SERVICE Located at: 1691 Colfax Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/12/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Abram Torres Torres 1691 Colfax Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031359 Fictitious business name: GERMAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

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GERMAN CURRENTS FILM FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO Located at: 1620 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 550 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: German American San Diego Foundation 1620 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 550 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 24, 2018.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 24, 2023 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9030813 Fictitious business name: SD ENGINEERING SAN DIEGO ENGINEERING Located at: 3526 Doverview Ct. San Diego, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 11/1/90 This business is hereby registered by the following: Trent Burdeno 3526 Doverview Ct. Spring Valley, CA 91977 Gary Sniffin 26 Cormier Dr. Rochester, NH 03867 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 18, 2018.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 18, 2023 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031781 Fictitious business name: NEVERBEENSQUARE NEVER BEEN SQUARE NEVER BEEN A SQUARE NVBS NVBAS NEVERBEENAMARK NEVER BEEN A MARK NVBAM NEVERBEENASQUARE Located at: 3415 Lou Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Moses 3415 Lou Street National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2018.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2023 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031747 Fictitious business name: ARI WORKS ADVANCE REENTRY INITIATIVE Located at: 5628 Zircon Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/28/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bridget Burden 3828 Settineri Lane Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2018.

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change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00065233CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-000002329CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Mark Darulis TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Mark Darulis filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mark Darulis PROPOSED NAME: Mark Davis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for

PRESENT NAME: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson PROPOSED NAME: Zachary Thomas Thompson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 21, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00000799CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Raymond Scott Dibble TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Raymond Scott Dibble filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Raymond Scott Dibble PROPOSED NAME: Raymond Scott Mullin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 7, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00057758CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Eva Maria Martinez Tenorio on behalf of Martinez, minor TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Eva Mana Martinez Tenorio on behalf of Martinez, minor filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Martinez PROPOSED NAME: Tyler Howard Berger Martinez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 17, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00061763CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Christopher Henry Brady on behalf of Christopher Colton Mailloux-Brady, minor TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: hristopher Henry Brady on behalf of Christopher Colton Mailloux-Brady, minor filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Christopher Colton Mailloux-Brady PROPOSED NAME: Christopher Colton Brady THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 31, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Dates of Public Notice: January 17, 2019 and January 24, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION MOVING TO WORK FISCAL YEAR 2020 PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is soliciting public comment on its Moving to Work (MTW) Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) Annual Plan. The proposed plan will be available for review on SDHC’s website, www. sdhc.org beginning on January 31, 2019. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 6, 2019, to be considered by SDHC staff and decision-making authorities in their final review of the proposed plan. Please submit written comments by mail to: Suket Dayal/Moving Forward, San Diego Housing Commission, 1122 Broadway, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101, or email your comments to Suketd@sdhc.org SUBJECT In its MTW Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Plan, SDHC describes activities intended to increase programmatic efficiencies, support self-sufficiency endeavors for rental assistance participants, and expand housing choice options for households with low-income and/or experiencing homelessness in San Diego.

SDHC is soliciting public comment on these planned programmatic activities for Fiscal Year 2020.

PUBLIC HEARING SDHC will hold a public hearing on the proposed MTW Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Plan on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 9 a.m. at the SDHC Achievement Academy, 1045 11th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Request for Qualifications SANDAG Strategic Plan and Organizational Assessment The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking qualified firms to lead a strategic planning and organizational assessment process.

The work is envisioned as two different but overlapping efforts: (1) a Strategic Planning Process and (2) an Organizational Assessment Process.

First, a comprehensive strategic plan will be developed to provide a roadmap to establish the agency’s goals. It will highlight the current state, ar-

LEGAL NOTICES ticulate the future vision, and include a midpoint state along with quantifiable objectives for each phase and a supporting implementation plan. Following the strategic plan development, the organization will be aligned to the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals. Interested firms are invited to propose on one or both portions of the Project.

A copy of the Request for Qualifications 5005577 can be accessed at sandag.org/contracts or by contacting Jenny Russo at SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 699-7314; or jenny.russo@sandag.org.

Statements of Qualification are due by 4 p.m. on February 13, 2019.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice for Invitation for Bid 5006183– (Dell and Cisco Equipment and Veeam and VMware Software) The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Dell and Cisco Equipment and Veeam and VMware Software as noted in Part II, Section IV “Equipment and Software List”. The equipment and software list is in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) package.

The IFB package and related informational documents may be viewed and downloaded at no charge at SANDAG’s website at www.sandag.org/ contracts. Interested firms are advised to regularly visit SANDAG’s above-referenced website for IFB addenda, updates, and posted IFB questions and answers.

Bid Due Date: All IFB documents must be submitted by 5 p.m. (PST), on February 8, 2019, electronically via PlanetBids. Bids must be submitted electronically, as directed on the IFB cover page and listed in the IFB instructions. Failure to submit a bid in accordance with the directions may result in rejection of the bid.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women.

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Senator Harris is a first-term United States Senator from the state of California. There she made history as the first woman to serve as S ta te Attorney General, having been ele c te d to that office after serving for six years as District Attorney of San Francisco, CA. She is a graduate of Howard University in Washington D.C., where she received her undergraduate education, and a graduate of the Ha stings School of Law in California.

The 54 year old Senator was born in Oakland, California in 1964. Her mother was a breast can c er research scientist, and her father was an economics professor at Stanford University. Her mother is from India and her fat her is from Jamaica. Kamala Harris sees her s el f as an African American of mixed parentage. Sounds a lot like another Junior Sen a to r who ran and got elected President in his first term in the United States Senate.

Har r is made her initial announcement on the Good Morning America television show.

She wi ll formally kickoff her campaign in Oak l an d, California on Sunday, January 27t h . Senator Harris, a Democrat, serves on t he Senate Judiciary Committee, the Bud g et Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Her ca ndidacy offers serious concerns for oth e rs in the race. She is from one of the largest and most diverse states in the union.

Her personal heritage is as diverse as the state she re presents and Barack Obama proved tha t d iversity can favor such a candidate, esp e ci ally when African American women are proving to be one of the strongest voting blocks in this country.

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to a ct and start impeachment proceeding immediately.”

Steyer’s $40 million investment includes the launch of a comprehensive public education initiative, town halls across the country, an impeachment summit in Washington, D.C., and mobilizing millions of new supporters to c on tinue pushing their representatives to support impeachment. These efforts will hav e a n emphasis on supporters in House districts held by Reps. Adam Schiff, Maxine Wat e rs , Richard Neal, Jerrold Nadler, and Elijah Cummings, who chair key committees responsible for oversight and investigations

into M r. Trump’s corrupt activities, and in sta t es with Republican Senators up for reelection in 2020.

Ste y er launched the Need to Impeach cam p ai gn on October 20, 2017, through nat i on al television and social media ads.

Wit h m ore than 7 million people, several pol i ti cal strategists call it one of the most pow e rf ul, active political groups in the Democratic party.

Learn more at www.NeedtoImpeach.com.

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In June 1999, Ronnie was offered a position as a c ook at Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Ste a kh ouse at The Venetian and moved to Las Vegas.

In 2007, he was promoted to executive sous chef at the restaurant.

In January 2011, after working with Emeril for ov er 11 years at his restaurants in Las Vegas and on the East coast, he was tapped to become the next chef de cuisine of Delmonico Steakhouse.

“To d ay, he leads the kitchen at Delmonico and ov ersees all facets of its culinary ope r at ions, from sourcing products, to man a gi ng the restaurant’s in-house dryagi n g program for prime U.S.D.A. beef, to crafting ambitious nightly tasting menus for guests at his kitchen table,” Mills said.

“Hi s l ove of simple fresh ingredients has helped him cultivate close relationships with local farmers who supply the restaurant with their best products including beets, heirloom tom a to es, squash blossoms and seasonal herbs,” she said, noting that a local orchard pro v id es him with fresh apples and cider, along with the apple wood used to brine and smoke the restaurant’s house cured bacon.

The ri se of the African American chef als o w as seen at the 2018 James Beard Awa rds , where four African American and Caribbean American chefs were honored at the ceremony.

“Th e re is a black hand in many pots and today, talented chefs are using their culinary ski l l- set as platforms to create, motivate and in spire,” said Charla Draper, a former foo d e ditor at Ebony and Southern Living maga zi nes, who now serves as a consultant pro v id ing marketing services for food and food-related business.

“Ch e fs are using their talents traditionally and no n-traditionally to mentor and open doors for others,” she said.

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AFRICA’S ‘GOLDEN GLOBES’ TO SOUTH AFRICA SCREEN 20 NEW FILMS VYING DENIED EMERGENCY LOAN TO ZIMBABWE FOR COVETED FILM PRIZE AT HEIGHT OF CRISIS Global Information Network

Twe n ty feature-length feature films by African fil m ma kers will compete for the ‘Yennanga’ Gold Standard prize at the Pan-African Film and Television Festival held every other year in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

This will be the 50th anniversary of the renowned festival known as “FESPACO” – an event along the lines of the “Golden Globes” that draws film industry professionals fro m around the world. The festival’s stated aim is to “ contribute to the expansion and development of Afr i can cinema as a means of expression, education and awareness-raising.”

In addition to full-length films, the festival will screen sho r t films, feature-length documentaries, short documentaries, series, school films, and feature films.

On t he occasion of the 50th anniversary, festival org a nizers who met this week in Brussels, Belgium, announced that a statue of the first winner of the best fil m award – Oumarou Ganda of Niger - would be unv e iled. Ganda’s film, Le Wazzou Polygame, (1970, 50 minutes, 16 mm, color, Zarma language) deals with the issue of polygamy and forced marriage. The film is critical of Nigerien society and those who hold power in Africa.

Gan d a’s second film, Cabascabo (1968, 45 minutes, black and white, filmed entirely in the Zarma language) deals with Ganda’s service in the French Expeditionary Corps in Indochina. A young soldier sees his comrades die in battle for a cause completely foreign to them.

Cabascabo won a prize at the 6th Moscow International Film Festival, among other prizes.

His last film L’Exilé (The Exile, 1980, 90 minutes, 16m m , color) was inspired by an African folk tale.

The use of folk tales as inspiration is one of Ganda’s significant contributions to African cinema.

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As the economy in Zimbabwe headed into freefall in December, an 11th hour request from Harare for a rescue loan was refused by its longtime ally, South Africa.

The festival takes place from February 23 to March 2.

Add i tional information can be found in English and French at https://fespaco.bf/ In a separate development, Prime Minister Kaba Thieba of B urkina Faso and the government have resigned, leaving the president, Roch Marc Christian Kabore, to “breathe new life into the leadership.” No explanations were given for the resignations.

Gan d a completed several documentaries and was working on one at the time of his death of a heart attack on January 1, 1981.

The outcome was challenged by runner-up Martin Fay u lu who claimed that the election had been stolen and called on the international community to reject the results.

Ele c tion data leaked to some news organizations suggested that he won the vote.

“I a sk the entire international community not to recognize a power that has neither legitimacy nor legal sta n ding to represent the Congolese people,” he said of T shisekedi, declaring himself “the only legitimate president”.

On Sunday, the Constitutional Court dismissed Fayulu’s claims as “unfounded” and said he had failed to prove any inaccuracies in the figures, describing his call for a recount as “absurd”. The ruling was not unexpected, with the court made up of Kabila’s allies.

Mea n while, hundreds of supporters of Tshisekedi gat h ered outside the court holding placards saying “No to interference” and “Independent country” as riot police stood nearby.

Des p ite unconfirmed reports that members of

But without the funds, Zimbabwe was forced to raise the price of fuel by over 1000% - making it the most expensive fuel in Africa. With the price of gas topping the amount of salaries, a general strike was called in the major cities only to be violently suppressed by state security forces.

“It’s an act of self-delusion if you think you can avoid talking politics as you engage Zimbabwe, as in many other places,” said Piers Pigou, senior consultant to the International Crisis Group over news of the loan.

Acc o rding to Zimbabwean finance minister Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe has a total national debt of $16.9-billion, of which its external debt is $7.4-billion, with $5.6-billion in arrears. $1.3-billion owed to the World Ban k , $680-million to the African Development Bank, $308-million to the European Investment Bank and $2.8-billion to the Paris Club (to individual countries).

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The Constitutional Court said Tshisekedi had won by a simple majority, paving the way for him to take over from the current president, Joseph Kabila.

“Initially they wanted $1.2-billion. We don’t have $1.2-billion but what we have is the will to assist them,” Dondo Mogajane, the National Treasury director said.

Now, in a reversal, South Africa may extend short-term credit to Zimbabwe and also help it write off its US$4-billion external debt. But critics say this will be a waste of money unless it can pressure the ruling party Zanu-PF to make political reforms.

CONGO’S CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS ELECTION WIN FOR OPPOSITION LEADER The Democratic Republic of Congo finally has a pre s ident. Opposition figure Felix Tshisekedi was dec l ared winner of the presidential race by the DR Congo’s top court on Jan. 20.

Sou t h Africa said it declined the request for $1.2 billion because the country is also in a difficult financial position. “South Africa doesn’t have that kind of money,” said Jabulani Sikhakhane, spokesman for the finance ministry. He also raised concerns of Zimbabwe defaulting on the loan.

Tsh i sekedi’s camp had strategized with Kabila before the votes were in, the greater part of Congolese seems happy with the “semi-victory,” as their main fears have been allayed, according to Israel Mutala, an analyst and editor in chief of the online news site 7sur7.

“Ab o ve all the Congolese feared a third term for out g oing President Joseph Kabila,” Mutala told the German news agency DW. Obs e rvers from other international bodies, including the European Union and the United Nations Organization, complained of irregularities at the polls.

The African Union, after initially expressing “serious doubts” about the outcome of the elections, seems more willing to go alone with the accepted candidate.

Sou t h African finance minister Tito Mboweni said South Africa and Zimbabwe were also discussing the possibility of South Africa extending an existing credit facility of just short of R100-million. South Africa was als o discussing ways of helping Zimbabwe lift its debt to international creditors, he said.

Mea nwhile, a Crisis Group report called the scale of violence since the gen e ral strike was launched “the worst the country has witnessed in some time,” adding that the military was again using live ammunition to suppress protests.

Acc o rding to Zimbabwe’s Doctors for Human Rights hundreds of protesters were shot on the first day of protests on January 15, of whom some had died and 107 patients had been treated for gunshot and blunt trauma wounds.

For days after that, it had been hard to get updated casualty figures as the government had cut off the internet.

But on Jan. 18, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum publish consolidated statistics counting 844 human rights violations, including at least 12 killings, at least 78 gunshot injuries, at least 242 cases of assault, tor t ure or inhumane and degrading treatment, including dog bites and 466 arbitrary arrests and detentions.

Spe a king early Sunday, Tshisekedi said the court’s decision to reject claims of electoral fraud and declare him president was a victory for the entire country.

Head of the opposition, Nelson Chamisa, told the BBC that there was “no jus t ification whatsoever of having soldiers with live ammunition, with guns, machine guns, AK47 on the streets, beating up citizens”.

“It is Congo that won,” said Tshisekedi. “It is not the victory of one camp against another. I am engaged in a campaign to reconcile all Congolese. … The Congo that we a re going to form will not be a Congo of division, hat r ed or tribalism. It will be a reconciled Congo, a str o ng Congo that will be focused on development, peace and security.”

“People are being approached in their homes, they are being taken out of their homes with their families even if they are sleeping... a lot of people have been arrested for no apparent reason,” he said.

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Faced with a worsening crisis, President Emmerson Mnangagwe canceled plans to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, ending his 5 nation bid to secure loans for the struggling economy.

But a presidential spokesman blamed opposition parties for stoking arrest.

Zimbabwe’s brutal crackdown after recent protests is “just a foretaste of things to come”, the presidential spokesman told a state-run newspaper Sunday.

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The Old Globe’s Celebrating Community Voices

Showcases San Diego’s Newest Playwrights Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

It w as a packed house Friday, January 18th, when the community came out to enjoy San Diego’s newest playwright’s at the Old Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theater in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The 6th Annual Powers New Voices Festival kicked off its 2019 season with Celebrating Community Voices, a free playwriting program where adult res i dents of San Diego get a unique opportunity to write short plays, nurture their unique voice, and get guidance in the creative process from professional San Diego artists.

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Emo t ions ran high and belly laughs, gasps, and quiet con t emplation filled the theatre as the audience enjoyed sev e n powerful short plays intermixed with spoken word art i stry. Topics ranged from romance to customer service, police brutality to generational patterns of substance abuse and suicide, and a hilarious group counseling session that ended with a twist that brought the whole house down.

The short plays, seven total along with three superb spoken wor d performances, were directed by Karen Ann Daniels and Katherine Harroff. Celebrating Community Voices was the fruit of a collaborative artistic partnership between the community and The Old Globe ’s cdLab, a part of their arts engagement program.

Actors, spoken word artists and playwrights included Max Dai l y, Mahrani Peace, Richard Nichols, Johnny Lozano, Ebon i Harvey, Renea Minyard, Miki Vale, Dairrick Kahlil Hod g es and Anita D. For more information on The Old Globe’s arts engagement programs, visit www.TheOldGlobe. org/arts-engagement.

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Sat u rday, January 19th Historically Black Colleges & Uni v ersities Alumni San Diego (HBCUASD) hosted the i r 5th Annual HBCU Expo at the Jacobs Center for Nei g hborhood Innovation. It was an inspiring event for young and old alike. The event was hosted by actor/ com e dian and Clark Atlanta Alumnus (2009), Kalea McN e il of CBS’s Criminal Minds and The CW’s Crazy Ex- G irlfriend. Featured author, Michele- McCombs, My HBC U Life author and Clark Atlanta Alumnus (2006), was also in attendance. Special musical guest, R&B/Soul sin g er-songwriter and Clark Atlanta grad JeRonelle of FOX’s The Four added a nice R&B vibe to the event.

One group of young women, Sister Love Girls Group, had the honor of meeting different colleges at the Expo. Mrs. Joyce McBryde, Sister Love Girls Group mentor, said, “It is never too early to introduce high learning to the girls.

They had an amazing time visiting HBCU college tables such as Morehouse, Clark, and Grambling University.”

The Expo featured a number of workshops designed to h elp San Diego residents get informed about the HBC U ’s experience and educational offerings. For cam p us movers and shakers, there was Access Granted: Suc c essfully Navigating the HBCU Admissions Process, The HBCU STEM Experience, Beyond the Classroom.

For future HBCU students, Culture Shock, prepped them psy c hologically for the HBCU experience. In the Kids Kor n er, an HBCU ‘Pennant Factory creative workshop gave K-8 students the opportunity to express themselves with pennant art.

Ms. McBryde noted she wanted her Sister Love mentees to u nderstand the value of knowing that they have educational options. The girls were delighted and inspired to meet local American Basketball Association team The San Diego Guardians and learn more about what college, and the HBCUs in particular, have to offer. “This was a great way to honor Martin L. King’s weekend,” McBryde said.

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) were bir t hed at a time when it was unlawful, and even fatal, for African-Americans to read and write in the United States. HBCUs were solely responsible for educating and preparing young African-Americans for professional life, cultivating their talents and sharing the knowledge gained with their peers and worldwide. To date, there are

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Hundreds of County Employees to Help Count the Homeless

By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office

A r e cord number of County employees will be hitting the streets next week to help count homeless people in the region.

About 700 County employees have already signed up for the annual Point-in-Time Count which takes place the last Friday of every January.

“It gave me great pride to hear that County workers have stepped up to fill almost 700 of 900 current volunteer signups,” said Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, County Board of Supervisors.

“We need about 200 more people to step up. Anyone can join.”

The County and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless are still looking for about 200 more volunteers, especially in North County and East County. The count takes place Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 from 4 to 8 a.m. The registration deadline is Jan. 23. You can register here.

The Point-in-Time Count is spearheaded by the Regional

Task Force on the Homeless and provides a one-day snapshot of p eople living on the streets or in short-term shelters. The results are used to apply for federal and state funding to help homeless people and find solutions on how to best serve this vulnerable population.

Initially brought forward by Supervisor Greg Cox, this is the sixth year the County has recruited employees to help with the effort. The County Board of Supervisors feels the count is so important, it authorizes employees to participate in the count on p aid County time. Last year, more than 500 employees helped count homeless people in San Diego County.

Wha t are volunteers expected to do during the count? This yea r, volunteers will count and survey homeless people they see in a certain area.

Thi s is what the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Dev e lopment calls an “engaged” survey-based approach,

where the homeless will be asked a list of questions when they are counted. To learn more about the 2019 changes, please watch this brief, three-minute video.

Last year, the region’s combined total came to 8,576 homeless people, the fourth highest number in the nation. They included vet e rans, families, victims of domestic violence, substance users, HIV/AIDS patients and the chronically homeless.

DA Leads New Public Schools Human Trafficking Prevention Programs PROTECT, Project ROOTS, and kNOw MORE. The Collective empowers students in elementary, middle and hig h school and teaches them about human trafficking in schools and neighborhoods, through a three pronged approach: in-school prevention education, after-school intervention, and interactive multimedia training.

“Co m bating human trafficking and protecting children from falling victim to this terrible form of modern-day slavery is one of my top public safety priorities,” DA Stephan said. “Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world in which traffickers profit by preying on unsuspecting children, luring them right out of their schools and homes with deception and lies. This first-of-its-kind human trafficking prevention education collective will arm our kids with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves and to engage with trusted adu l ts to help them remain free of abuse and exploitation,” Stephan said.

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Recent FBI data shows San Diego ranking as one of the top 13 worst regions for human trafficking. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Tuesday, January 22nd, a coordinated trio of new programs that aims to bring human tra f ficking education, prevention and awareness training into every public school in San Diego County and protect children from exploitation under the umbrella of the newly-established San Diego Trafficking Prevention Collective. The announcement

come s during national Human Trafficking Awareness Month and is in response to the FBI data, which shows that over 3500 you t h and adults are trafficked in San Diego each year, and recruitment most often occurs on or near school campuses.

The Collective obtained a three-year grant to fund the critical training, helping school districts comply with a law passed in 2017 requ iring schools to provide a human trafficking curriculum.

This first-of-its-kind public-private partnership will bring three uni q ue programs to schools under the Collective’s umbrella:

The grant is funded by the UBS Optimus Foundation, which identified San Diego as a region with opportunities to augment its approach to human trafficking prevention and education.

Rec o gnizing the unfunded legislative mandate that schools must provide human trafficking education, DA Stephan worked to s ecure a public-private partnership to properly fund the curriculum and she coordinated with various San Diego County scho ol districts to implement the three programs included in the Collective’s programming.

New Buildings, Classes and Programs for SDCCD Students Spring Semester Begins Jan. 28 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

San Diego City College is opening its doors to three renovated and modernized buildings. The upgraded A Building includes 52, 0 00 square feet of student service space creating new homes for admissions, CalWORKs, counseling, financial aid, peer mentoring, numerous student organizations, and more.

Another highlight is San Diego Mesa College’s $14.8-million tra n sformation of the former “I-300 Building” into a fourstory Fine Arts Building.

Also open at Mesa College this spring is the new $32.2-million Cen t er for Business & Technology, a 57,800-square-foot building that serves as home for Mesa’s business, computer, and fashion design programs. Construction projects were fin a nced through the SDCCD’s Proposition N, an $870 mil l ion bond measure approved by San Diego voters in November 2006.

San Diego Miramar College will celebrate its 50th anniversary Open House on March 9.

New Entrepreneurship classes will be offered on the Miramar cam p us for the first time this spring, including Managing the Small Business and Plan for the Small Business. Students will, among other things, learn the fundamentals of how to create, acquire or manage a new business, and how to write a b u siness plan – all while getting a chance to meet local suc c essful entrepreneurs and learn how to raise money usi n g crowd-funding, venture capital, and business plan com p etitions. In addition, Miramar College is offering a one - unit, Astronomy Research Seminar (Physics 290), an ind e pendent study course geared to introduce and expose students to professional scientific research.

San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) will offer a new class, Healthy Relationships & Sexuality, within Disability Support Prog rams and Services (DSPS) that will help students with dis a bilities explore attitudes and values regarding healthy sex u al relationship development. Also new this spring at SDCE will be free online classes for adults who are learning Eng l ish as a Second Language (ESL), including vocational ESL. Approximately 15 percent of the 6,545 classes this spring are being offered online, allowing greater flexibility for those who are working or raising a family. Disciplines seeing the highest demand to date are biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, hea l th information technology, aviation maintenance, radiologic technology, and emergency medical technician.

For those who have not yet enrolled for the spring semester, it’s not too late. Students can register for classes online at htt p s://studentweb.sdccd.edu/reg-e/. For more information visit the SDCCD admissions page at https://www.sdccd.edu/ fut u re-students/admissions/index.aspx. Those who earn an a ssociate degree from City, Mesa, or Miramar colleges wil l see an average increase in earnings of $10,600 each yea r compared to someone with a high school diploma or equ ivalent working in California. Over a working lifetime, that increase in wages amounts to approximately $392,000 in higher earnings.

Th e 16-week semester continues through May 25. At $46 per unit, student enrollment fees are among the lowest in the country for a higher education system. Most students attending City, Mesa or Miramar College, however, do not have to pay for tuition, thanks to the San Diego Promise, the Cal i fornia College Promise Grant, and other financial aid opportunities.

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March: continued from cover

the local chapter of what has grown to be a nationwide mov e ment started the day after President Trump’s inauguration 2017 when thousands of pink-hatted women marc hed on the National Mall in Washington to protest Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda. That march is c onsidered to be the largest Washington protest since the Vietnam War era.

Since then, local Women’s March chapters have sprung up across the country, with simultaneous protests scheduled each year, just as the one held this past Saturday here in San Diego. Local San Diego leaders representing the Civil Rights Movement, the feminist movement, the American Ind i an Movement, Black Lives Matter, and more took to t he stage speak amidst the backdrop of performances and street vendors, all coming together to peacefully protest in support of women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and tho s e affected by the government shutdown and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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