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STUDENTS LAUNCHED A SIT-IN MOVEMENT

Mrs. Parks!

Violent episodes were the exceptions and not the rule of the massively spreading Sit-in Movement. In nearly all sit-in cities, black protesters made immeasurable efforts to avoid violence at all cost since the movement and training centered on non-violent demonstrations in confronting inequality.

By Dr. Kelton Edmonds

Unidentified sit-in demonstration. Photo: New Journal and Guide Archives Credit: NNPA

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desegregation of F.W. Woolworth and other racially discriminatory stores.

February 1, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of the historic Sit-in Movement, when four African-American freshmen from North Carolina A&T State College (now University) in Greensboro, NC sparked the non-violent and student-led wave of protests that ultimately resulted in the

The brave freshmen from NCA&T, who would later be adorned with the iconic label of the “Greensboro Four”, consisted of David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan). On February 1, 1960, the Greensboro Four bought items at Woolworth’s, then sat at the

The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed, I suppose. I had decided that I would have to know, once and for all, what rights I had as a human being, and a citizen.

Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005)

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WOMEN OF COLOR ROAR

CALIFORNIA PARENTS DECLARE

BLACK HISTORY BREAKFAST

TO IMPROVE SCHOOLING FOR BLACK KIDS “If we don’t change the expectations for the students from the teachers, the administrators, the parents — from everyone — nothing’s going to change,” said California East Bay parent Golddie Williams.

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A group of parents in California’s East Bay declared a state of emergency and is seeking $7.2 million to upend an education gap that has become glaringly apparent in Northern California’s West Contra Costa Unified School District.

“For years now, this district has not seen or served African American, Black kids,” Golddie Williams said See BREAKFAST page 9

BLACK AMERICA’S HOUSING CRISIS:

STATE OF EMERGENCY MORE

By N. Ali Early

Sheryl Lee Ralph at the Women of Color Roar Breakfast held at the Jacob’s Center Saturday, Feb. 1.

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at a district school board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, according to the East Bay Times. Williams, an active parent in the group, has a daughter who attends El Cerrito High School. “That all changes tonight. There is no more time for consideration. The time is now. It’s time they see us.”

The collective of parents is made up of members who serve the district’s African American Site Advisory Team.

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RENTERS THAN HOMEOWNERS Homeless Population Jumps 12%

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Contributor

No matter who you are, or where you live, there’s a central concern that links consumers all over the country: the ever-rising cost of living. For many consumers, the combined costs of housing, transportation, food, and utilities leave room for little else from take-home pay.

From Boston west to Seattle, and from Chicago to Miami and parts in between, the rising cost of living is particularly challenging in one area: housing. Both homeowners and renters alike today cope as best they can just to have a roof over their families’ heads.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Movement:

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‘whites-only’ lunch counter and refused to leave until they were served. Although waitresses refused to serve them, in accordance with the store’s racist policies, the four would continue their protest and in the following days and weeks would be joined by more students from NCA&T, the nearby all-women’s HBCU Bennett College and students from other nearby colleges and high schools.

Subsequent to receiving the demands from the parents, the board approved the proposed resolution. The immediate plan, according to the East Bay Times, is to shift monies allocated from student programs to services that will accommodate African American students in need.

In a 2003 interview, Khazan (formerly Blair, Jr.) reflected on the daily threats of violence and verbal assaults from white antagonists, as one caller reached him on the dorm hall phone and bellowed, “…executioners are going to kill you niggers if you come back down here tomorrow, you and your crazy friends.”

White student allies who protested alongside black students were not immune from death threats either, as Khazan recalled a white student protester explaining that their college president was threatened by an anonymous caller saying, “…if those nigger loving bitches come downtown again and sit with those niggers, we going to kill them and burn your school down.”

The Greensboro students persisted nevertheless, and soon, the protests that flooded the lunch counters of the segregated store would spread to other cities throughout the South beginning in North Carolina cities such as Elizabeth City, Charlotte and Winston-Salem, in addition to cities in Virginia.

IN VIRGINIA Virginia played a primary role in the Sit-in Movement, as Hampton, Virginia became the first community outside of North Carolina to experience sit-ins on February 10th.

Initially, three students from Hampton Institute satin at the downtown Woolworth’s lunch counter in Hampton and were refused service. As a testament to the veracity of the movement, within two weeks, over 600 students in Hampton were sitting-in.

Unidentified sit-in demonstration. Photo: New Journal and Guide Archives Credit: NNPA

On February 12th, sit-in protests spread to Norfolk, as 38 black protesters staged a sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counters on Granby and Freemason streets.

Similar demonstrations were held in Portsmouth, in the mid-city shopping center at lunch counters in Rose’s Department store on February 12th and at Bradshaw-Diehl department store later that week.

Led by students from I.C. Norcom High school, the Portsmouth sit-ins would be one of the few cities that experienced violence, albeit initiated by white anti-protesters armed with chains, hammers, and pipes and resulting in retaliation from the black students after being attacked.

Violent episodes were the exceptions and not the rule of the massively spreading Sit-in Movement.

In nearly all sit-in cities, black protesters made immeasurable efforts to avoid violence at all cost since the movement and training centered on non-violent demonstrations in confronting inequality.

Edward Rodman, high school activist in Portsmouth, admitted they were initially unorganized and untrained in passive resistance, which played a role in their reactions to the violent anti-protesters.

The Congress for Racial Equality (CORE) connected with the Portsmouth student protesters and over the next few days conducted intense and successful non-violent workshops with the young people.

Soon after, the Portsmouth students reignited their movement without incidents of retaliation toward violent antagonists.

North of Hampton Roads, Richmond, Virginia experienced sit-ins as well as Baltimore, MD, and dozens of other cities by the end of February. By midApril, sit-in protests reached all southern states involving thousands of black student activists and sympathizers.

The coordinated demonstrations of thousands of black student protesters and sympathizers put insurmountable pressure on Woolworth’s, as it became nearly impossible for regular customers to purchase items, eat at the lunch counters and even enter the store in many instances.

On May 25th, the sit-in movement received a major victory as lunch counters at Woolworth’s in Winston Salem, NC desegregated. Soon after, Woolworth’s in Nashville, TN and San Antonio, TX also integrated. Finally, on July 25, ground zero, Woolworth’s in Greensboro integrated its lunch counter. With the possibility of facing bankruptcy, F.W. Woolworth totally acquiesced and desegregated all of its lunch counters throughout the nation by the end of the summer of 1960.

Dr. Kelton Edmonds is a Professor of History at California University of Pennsylvania. His primary research is on Black Student Activism in the United States.

See our next issue for Part 2 in the Black History Month Series: 60 Years Ago: Students Launched a Sit-In Movement

This trend of fewer homeowners has also impacted another disturbing development: the nation’s growing homeless population.

Citing that homelessness is again on the rise, the JCHS report noted that after falling for six straight years, the number of people experiencing homelessness nationwide grew from 2016– 2018, to 552,830. In just one year, 2018 to 2019, the percentage of America’s Black homeless grew from 40% to more than half – 52%.

That independent finding supports the conclusion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s report to Congress known as its Annual Homeless Assessment Report.

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The nation’s median sales price of a new home last September in 2019 was $299,400, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Even for an existing home, the St. Louis Federal Reserve noted its median price in December was $274,500.

For renters, the cost of housing is also a serious challenge. Last June, the national average rent reached $1,405, an all-time high. But if one lives in a high-cost market like Manhattan, Boston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, a realistic rental price is easily north of $3,000 each month.

Now a new report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) finds that the American Dream of homeownership is strained even among households with incomes most would think adequate to own a home. From 2010 to 2018, 3.2 million households with earnings higher than $75,000 represented more than three-quarters of the growth in renters in its report entitled, America’s Rental Housing 2020. “[F]rom the homeownership peak in 2004 to 2018, the number of married couples with children that owned homes fell by 2.7 million, while the number renting rose by 680,000,” states the report. “These changes have meant that families with children now make up a larger share of renter house­holds (29%) than owner households (26%).”

To phrase it another way, America’s middle class is at risk. Consumer demographics that traditionally described homeowners, has

shifted to that of renters. And in that process, the opportunity to build family wealth through homeownership has become more difficult for many — and financially out of reach for others.

“Rising rents are making it increasingly difficult for households to save for a down payment and become homeowners,” says Whitney Airgood-Obrycki, a JCHS Research Associate and lead author of the new report. “Young, college-educated households with high incomes are really driving current rental demand.”

Included among the report’s key findings: Rents in 2019 continued their seven-year climb, marking 21 consecutive quarters of increases above 3.0%; Despite the growth in high-income white renters, renter households overall have become more racially and ethnically diverse since 2004, with minority households accounting for 76 percent of renter household growth through 2018; and Income inequality among renter households has been growing. The average real income of the top fifth of renters rose more than 40 percent over the past 20 years, while that of the bottom fifth of renters fell by 6 percent; “Despite the strong economy, the number and share of renters burdened by housing costs rose last year after a couple of years of modest improvement,” says Chris Herbert, Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

“And while the poorest households are most likely to face this challenge, renters earning decent incomes have driven this recent deterioration in affordability.”

While some would presume that homelessness is an issue for high-cost states like California, and New York, the 2019 HUD report found significant growth in homeless residents in states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, and Washington as well.

According to HUD, states with the highest rates of homelessness per 10,000 people were New York (46), Hawaii (45), California (38), Oregon (38), and Washington (29), each significantly higher than the national average of 17 persons per 10,000. The District of Columbia had a homelessness rate of 94 people per 10,000.

And like the JCHS report, HUD also found disturbing data on the disproportionate number of Black people who are now homeless.

For example, although the numbers of homeless veterans and homeless families with children declined over the past year, Blacks were 40% of all people experiencing homelessness in 2019, and 52% of people experiencing homelessness as members of families with children.

These racial disparities are even more alarming when overall, Blacks comprise 13% of the nation’s population.

When four of every 10 homeless people are Black, 225,735 consumers are impacted. Further, and again according to HUD, 56,381 Blacks (27%) are living on the nation’s streets, instead of in homeless shelters.

The bottom line on these research reports is that Black America’s finances are fragile. With nagging disparities in income, family wealth, unemployment and more – the millions of people working multiple jobs, and/or living paycheck to paycheck, are often just one paycheck

The district agreed to incorporate the recommendations as soon as next year.

It is unclear whether the plans will proceed in 2021 or when school resumes after the summer break.

“If we don’t change the expectations for the students from the teachers, the administrators, the parents — from everyone — nothing’s going to change,” Williams said. “The expectation has to be that this is unacceptable.”

The $7.2 million that the parents’ group requested for 5,000 African American students will include an office within the district that will serve as a support center for students and their families.

In addition, parents asked that tutoring and mentoring programs be implemented, along with a culturally relevant curriculum that has a greater emphasis on African American history and culture.

away from financial disaster.

Add predatory lending on high-cost loans like payday or overdraft fees, or the weight of medical debt or student loans, when financial calamity arrives, it strikes these consumers harder and longer than others who have financial cushions.

And lest we forget, housing discrimination in home sales, rentals, insurance and more continue to disproportionately affect Black America despite the Fair Housing Act, and other federal laws intended to remove discrimination from the marketplace.

The real question in 2020 is, ‘What will communities and the nation do about it?’

For Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University and author of the new book, “Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership”, federal enforcement of its own laws addressing discrimination and acknowledging the inherent tug-of-war wrought from the tension of public service against the real estate industry’s goal of profit, there’s little wonder why so many public-private partnerships fail to serve both interests.

In a recent Chicago Tribune interview, Professor Taylor explained her view.

“You don’t need a total transformation of society to create equitable housing for people,” said Taylor. “We have come to believe that equitable housing is just some weird thing that can’t happen here, and the reality is that we have the resources to create the kinds of housing outcomes that we say we desire.”

“The way to get that has everything to do with connecting the energy on the ground to a different vision for our society — one that has housing justice, equity and housing security at the heart of it,’ Taylor continued. “The resources and the money are there, but there’s a lack of political will from the unfortunate millionaire class that dominates our politics… I think, given the persistence of the housing crisis in this country, we have to begin to think in different ways about producing housing that is equitable and actually affordable in the real-life, lived experiences of the people who need it.”

Amen, Professor Taylor.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Unions Put America Kobe Bryant: A Black Man First and Goal Who Above All Else Kept Going

By Ray Curry

By Mel Reeves

Secretary-Treasurer, UAW

Ladies and gentlemen, Super Bowl LIV matched the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and marked the first time these two had met in a Super Bowl. We know how the big game turned out, but, from a union standpoint, because of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and the collective bargaining they have put into place, the men and women who represented both teams in jobs on the field and off, won, and continue to do so. As does America.

I want to talk a little bit about how critical union representation is for anyone who gets up and goes to work every day. And, regardless of where you report to work — whether it’s on a football field, behind a desk, in a factory, at a casino, in a classroom, in a bookstore, at the post office, in a museum — having a union means that your rights are protected.

Giving Solidarity the ball Union representation assures that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement are met; that negotiating retirement and insurance benefits are bargained for; that member services and activities are provided; that health and safety standards are put in place and followed; that workers are paid a fair wage and have a voice in their workplace. And by the way, our union brothers and sisters are the backbone of their communities, providing assistance and support to charitable and community organizations across this country.

I believe that every worker, in every job, should have those rights and protections. And a lot of people agree with me. In fact, approval ratings for unions is at a 50-year high. I think we saw clear evidence of that this past fall during the history-making strike against General Motors. All of us, standing up to

this massive, powerful, multi-billion-dollar company. But all that money and all that power was no match for my union brothers and sisters who stood in Solidarity and ultimately drove into the end zone with a victory.

That’s the power of Solidarity, of working men and women standing strong together. Support poured in from across this nation and around the world, and our NFLPA brothers and sisters were right there alongside us. From my own seat here at the UAW, I can’t thank the pro-union NFL players enough who turned up on our picket lines and stood with the nearly 50,000 of us in front of plants across this country, marching with us in the heat, the cold and the rain for fair wages and a fair contract. And just as we have in the past, the UAW will be there to support the NFLPA in 2021 as they enter into their bargaining.

Marching America down the field That’s what it’s all about. Standing together to protect our right to collectively bargain and have representation in the workplace. And, make no mistake, when we stand together, we win. But the forces working against us and the right to collectively bargain are fierce, formidable and with a game plan all their own. Corporations and the politicians they have working for them will stop at nothing to erode union representation and make it more and more difficult to organize. Our strength is our Solidarity.

For working men and women, the game is always the same. We take the field against management and the companies who put profits ahead of the very people who make them profitable. As in football, ours too is a game of inches, and we fight for every single one of them, winning, on whatever field we play on or whatever game we’re playing.

There is an old saying made popular by the former president of Morehouse college: “Judge a man not by the heights he has reached but by the depths from which he has come.” Someone tweeted in late January that Kobe Bryant’s death was “complicated.” The New York Times story on him was titled, “Kobe Bryant’s Brilliant and Complicated Legacy;” USA Today’s opinion piece was titled, “Don’t shy away from the complicated part of Kobe Bryant’s legacy.” Complicated became a theme.

However, the USA Today editorial was uncomplicated considering its purpose was apparently to make sure people did not forget that he was accused of raping a White woman in Colorado in 2004. Bryant did not help his case with his tonedeaf and somewhat disingenuous admission in a statement: “I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did,” adding, “I now understand how she feels, that she did not consent to this encounter.”

The then-24-year-old Bryant, who most are convinced is guilty of forcing a then19-year-old girl of having sexual intercourse against her will, was not the 41-year-old wiser, Renaissance man who died tragically, along with his 13-yearold daughter, and seven other people, on January 26th. If the fact of his growth accountability and maturity is not acknowledged, then “complicated” is just another expression for “We will not forgive, nor will we forget.”

Ironically, the truth is that all lives are complicated, some far more than others. All have done some good and some bad. Otherwise, we would all have the ability to cast the first stone in Jesus of Nazareth’s famous parable about passing judgment.

When heroes fall, they are fair game for judgment, but timing is usually important as well. Criticism is usually reserved until after the funeral, a courtesy observed in the initial news of the deaths of George Bush and John McCain. Both of them supported policies, especially foreign policy, that resulted

in needless suffering by those in the socalled Third World.

Many were arguably not feeling Bryant as one of the best basketball players and athletes of all time, and for a lot of good reasons. These include his constant whining and complaining to officials during games, his seeming arrogance, and his single-minded embrace of basketball as the sole thing in life.

He likely lost many fans after the Colorado incident and he likely lost for a time a lot of Black folks after he found a way to feud with his teammate Shaquille O’Neal. The final straw for some came in the wake of his rape accusation when he apparently tried to take the attention off himself by throwing his then-teammate O’Neal under the bus, saying that Shaq had been unfaithful to his wife.

Bryant made the leap from the high school court to the professional stage and never looked back. There was never any doubt that this prodigious talent was going to be one of the best of all time. He began his career as a manchild determined to become the best basketball player possible.

He reached the pinnacle of his sport’s success with an intense focus and a cutthroat determination seldom seen in any field of endeavor. The basketball world had witnessed this before in Michael Jordan, but even Jordan allowed for a distraction or two. Not Bryant, who drove himself and his teammates to five championships. There would have been more had he had a more supporting cast.

However, it was this drive, this cutthroat ambition that turned some fans off. He was arrogant and self-obsessed.

It seemed to be all about Kobe. He came off as a selfish player who put himself above team.

The star made his share of mistakes, but in his last years before retirement and since, he seemed to have grown up and matured right before our eyes. Former ESPN co-host Jemele Hill called him in 2014 out for a statement disregarding the impact of race when George Zimmerman was found not guilty of violating

Trayvon Martins’ civil rights. Bryant replied in The New Yorker, “If we’ve progressed as a society, then you don’t jump to somebody’s defense just because they’re African American,” Bryant eventually had a change of heart after an honest and open discussion with the sportswriter. He later apologized for his statement and was invited to speak at an event supporting justice for the teenager.

He and Shaq, with whom he had fallen out over Bryant’s comments and their view of what kind of teammate the other should be, have since reconciled. No matter what we may think of Bryant, it takes a big person to say he’s sorry.

While he may have owed Shaq a more public apology, it is clear he attempted to distance himself from his worst actions.

He had embraced his daughter Gigi’s passion for the game of basketball and acknowledged that she was going to be a force on her own terms. He dismissed talk that he needed a son to carry on his legacy, proudly saying of his daughter that “she got this.” Over the years he found ways to be supportive of the WNBA and openly admitted that some of its players could compete in the NBA. He went from passive observer to calling out police violence in the wake of Mike Brown’s death in Ferguson. After Missouri prosecutors refused to charge Brown’s killer, Bryant tweeted, “The system enables young black men to be killed behind the mask of law.”

Bryant said in an interview not long after he retired that the most important thing he learned in life was to keep going. The future Hall-of-Famer said that no matter how bleak things may look, the storm passes, so it is important to keep going.

Bryant’s legacy may be just that, leaving us the record of a man who kept going until he found his sweet spot—the place where we all came to benefit from his determination to be the very best, first as an athlete, then as a man.

This article originally appeared in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Environmental Rollbacks are Textbook Institutional Racism

By Leslie D. Gregory and Tom H. Hastings

Did Trump say out loud, “I’m going to gut the original environmental law of the US and it will affect everyone’s health negatively but the health of black and brown people the most?”

dence of lung disease, heart disease and cancers associated with reckless release of toxic and hazardous material that speeds extraction, quickens construction and jacks up mortalities. Industry benefits, people lose.

Of course not. But that is exactly what is afoot with his intention to roll back major portions of the 1969 germinal environmental law—the National Environmental Protection Act—the original law upon which all such important protections are built. The Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act—all these protections, and more, of our public health will be weakened and, in some cases, rendered virtually moot, when Trump finishes.

According to a report in The Hill, the EPA found black Americans are subjected to higher levels of air pollution than whites. Another study found that communities of color and low-income populations are disproportionately exposed to chemical releases. Others have found that minority and low income communities were more likely to be near hazardous waste sites. Advocates often collectively refer to these towns as environmental justice communities.

Big oil will profit. Huge corporations will skip previously required steps to pass assessments and protection measures, increasing profits for all manner of developers and increasing inci-

It’s not like environmental laws are perfect, but they need improvement, not evisceration.

So there is already a lethal bias against poor people and people of color in many respects— as if that means that middle-class white people are immune from these public health threats. It does not.

But it does mean that institutional racism will be claiming even more victims—little children, innocent of anything other than being African American or Latinx or Native American/Pacific Islander, will be statistically more likely to suffer asthma, nascent heart damage and a wide range of chemically/toxically related cancers.

When a little girl whose parents can only afford housing near some project or facility that is releasing unhealthy atmospheric elements or polluting the local drinking water, when that child gets sick, that isn’t a statistic, that is a little girl.

Donald Trump should not be allowed to hurt her.

care and decent environmental law enforcement, as “sh--hole” while we descend to new lows ourselves, is truly abysmal.

The diseases associated with proximity to toxicity are insidious, atypical in many cases, and deceptively chronic, all highly associated with resultant compromised self-concept, and other mental health risks. It is often hard to pinpoint a proven origin, but common sense epidemiology shows it clearly. Of course, access to the health care required is negatively associated with the populations most directly affected, thus exacerbating all these causal and correlative factors.

Racism is not primarily, or even much, about an ignorant white person calling a black person the n-word, nor about Trump calling refugees “animals.” It is far more common, far more deadly, when it’s baked in the cake of our laws, our governance, our education, our healthcare system, and our economy.

Our work, if we are serious about making America great, is to repair racial disparities, not worsen them.

The hypocrisy of Trump labeling other countries, even some of those with universal health-

This article originally appeared in The Portland Observer.

Leslie Gregory is executive director of Right to Health, a nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon.

Tom H. Hastings is Director of PeaceVoice.

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Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 8 : 00 a.m.

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Everett Burgess

Charles Williams

Ethel Swenson

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EVERETT OSCAR BURGESSwas born April 8, 1988 in Darlington S.C. to Angela A. Bayne and Oscar J. Burgess. Everett graduated from Mt. Miguel High School in 2006. He attended Fresno State University and went on to train and graduate from CRST Trucking School in 2019. He then became a professional in Environmental, Energy and Industrial Services with Clean Harbors Inc. Everett enjoyed playing all sports and spending time with family and friends. Everett always had an infectious smile with a joke to go along with it. His spirit brightened up any room he was in. He was a die-hard Charger fan and video game fanatic. Everett leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother Angela (Jeffrey) Bayne, San Diego; father Oscar (LaSonja) Burgess, Atlanta, GA; son Zayden Gallegos, Fresno, CA; brother Cedric Burgess, Charlotte, NC; sister Zenobia (Christopher) Mayweather, San Diego; sister Tyisha Burgess, Charlotte, NC; sister Mercedes Burgess, Monticello MN; grandfather Jimmy (Anne) Sweet, High Point, NC; one nephew Major Burgess, Savannah, GA; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and a special friend Cathryn Gragnani, Modesto, CA. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Flone L. Gardner, Darlington SC; paternal grandmother Sadie L. Burgess, Darien GA; and paternal grandfather Thomas G. Burgess, Atlanta GA.

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Mrs. FLORA JEAN MCCOY was born on March 20, 1950 and raised in Jackson, Mississippi to Mary Lee Davis and Moses McCoy. She was the fifth of six children. She received her formal education at Jim Hill High School. At a very young age she developed a love for church and was baptized at St. Peter’s Baptist Church. In1965, Flora met her loving husband Tyrone Potter. To this union one child was born. A few years later, Flora and her family moved to Houston, Texas and then in 1976, relocated again to San Diego, California. While in San Diego, Flora explored various employment options including a memorable position with IVAC. Flora was passionate about many things, but the ones that stood out most were: her love for Christ and her family, her passion for singing, and helping others. Flora was an all around woman. She served faithfully in her church in several ministries including the choir and pastor’s aid. She also sang with the National Quartets of America, and served as the president of Local 80-2. Flora loved children and was known for feeding the homeless and helping anybody she could. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Mrs. Flora Jean McCoy was called from earthly labor to receive her heavenly reward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lee and Moses McCoy, two brothers Norris Cammon and Charles Cammon, and her only sister Mary Ann Cammon. She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted husband Tyrone potter, her only daughter and “best girl” Rena McCoy, both of San Diego, California; two brothers: Percy Paige of Pearl, Mississippi, and Moses McCoy (Robin), of Temecula, California; seven grandchildren: Jamal Greene(Michelle), Tyrone Ross, Donneshia Brittingham (Anthony), Marcus Williams, Shaniquia Duncan, Raneshia Duncan(Jerry), and Moses McCoy (Shacoria), all of San Diego, California; five great-granddaughters: Keelia, Zarena, Kiara, Shakira, and Arianna; nine great-grandsons: Kingston, Sir England, Major, Marcus, Isaiah, Nehemiah, Dwayne, Noah and Quran; godchildren: Melvin, Olympia, Langston, Paris, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends by whom she will be dearly missed.

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CHARLES L. WILLIAMS Sr. was born on Tuesday July 27, 1937 in Waco, Texas to Charles V. and Lela Williams, who both preceded him in death.

ETHEL INEZ SWENSON was born June 4, 1953 in Ogden Utah to Roscoe W. Swenson and Valeria Charles Swenson. She was the youngest girl of seven children.

He spent his formative years in Waco TX, where he graduated from A.J. Moore high school in 1956. That same year he joined the Marine Corps where he served a distinguished 22 years earning multiple medals and awards.

The Family moved to San Diego, California in 1967, when Ethel was just a teenager and she attended O’farrel Jr High. She later went on to get her GED. Ethel married Oreal Belcher in 1969 and had two children from that union Yalonda and Marcel Belcher.

In 1960, he met and fell in love with Claire C. Toombs. They wed on November 12, 1961. In January 1965, they added to their union, a son Charles Jr. 3 years later in February 1968, they welcomed a beautiful baby girl Cicelli Cherisse. Charles and Lela enjoyed 39 years of marriage.

Ethel then moved to Fairfield, California in the 70’s where she met her second husband LaMark Bell and they married in 1978 and had Markeeta Bell. Ethel moved back to San Diego, California in the 90’s where she continued to raise her family. She was the rock of our family. Ethel was a very loving, caring, kind hearted person. She enjoyed being with her grand kids and family. She was also very active in her church where she was a member of Grace Unlimited.

She also made an impact in her community, she was always willing to help people. Just an all-around stand-up woman. Ethel was always smiling and laughing. And she will be missed very much.

After serving two tours in Vietnam, Charles was stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego as a drill Instructor until he retired in 1976.

Charles began his second 20 year career with the City of San Diego, as an award winning Sanitation Engineer with the Chollas Yard, College Grove. He started a city recognized fitness program that reduced job related injuries. He was also simultaneously, studying at San Diego City College, where he received a degree in Industrial Supervision.

Charles was a faithful member of over 50 years to Clementine McDuff Elks Lodge #598. He held many elected positions and offices on the State and National level. He was the Lieutenant General and Brigade Commander at the Antler Guard Department of the Elks, held the position of Deputy Grand Commissioner of the Elks Grand Lodge Security Department, and served as Sergeant at Arms for 24 years at the Dennis T. Williams American Legion Post 310.

In November 2000, Charles joined New Life Baptist Church of San Diego under the leadership of Pastor Troy P. Owens. He was an avid Bible Study participant, a Prayer Warrior, and an ardent member of the Usher Board. Charles was a devoted and faithful member for almost 20 years until his passing.

Well-known throughout Emerald Hills as “that man running with the big stick” he touched the lives of many young people. In his later years, he slowed to a brisk walk, but he never stopped. His friends and neighbors will miss seeing him standing in front of his house on Old Memory Lane waving and saluting as they drive by. HOORAH Marine! Hoorah!

Ethel was called home on January 12, 2020. She was processed in death by her parents Roscoe and Valeria Swenson. Siblings Michael and Jack Swenson. And her grand son Marcel Belcher. She leaves behind her children Yalonda and Marcel Belcher, Markeeta Bell, Sister Val Jean McDaniel, Brothers Roscoe Jr, Kenneth, and Bernard Swenson. Grandchildren Da’fonta, Keiondra, Oriyana, and Markel Belcher, Je’Mya and Je’Mari Edwards. And great grandchildren Nickarri Hoskins, R’Maniee and Da’Fonta Jr Belcher.

A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins other relatives and friends.

GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, laying loving hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.

The family would like to thank everyone for your comforting words and prayers at this time of bereavement. And may God Bless you. .

“I think perhaps I will always hold a candle for you – even until it burns my hand.

And when the light has long since gone …. I will be there in the darkness holding what remains, quite simply because I cannot let go.”

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Dr. Elmer Logans

Velner Nelson

Rosa Lee McKennie

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Memorial Service 10 am February 12th 2020 At Community Congregational Church of Pacific Beach.

Dr. ELMER LOGANS was the ninth child (an identical twin) born to Richard Arnold Logans and Paulina Barker Logans in San Diego, California, where he grew up and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Stockton Elementary, Memorial Junior High and graduated from San Diego High School. Elmer was an outstanding athlete as a San Diego Caver, particularly in Track and Field, where he set school and state records (some that still stand to this day). Additional education included San Diego State University (BS in Social Studies) and Western State School of Law in San Diego (Juris Doctor Degree).

Elmer worked at Del Mar Race Track to finance his further education.

After receiving his Education Credential and working in the classroom, he concluded that working in the classroom was his calling and remained an educator for over 30 years. He was employed by San Jose, San diego, Tyler independent School Districts and Crockett State School.

He married Versalean Crawford and they lived in California for many years before retiring in Palestine. To this union two sons were born.

He was also the father to one son prior to marriage to Versalean.

Elmer proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was honorably discharged.

Elmer attended Bayview Baptist Church in San Diego, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Palestine, and worshipped at Antioch Baptist Church as an Associate Minister while he was able.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Andrian Lamont; sisters, Viessie Gipson, Audrey Foxx and Shirley Garvin; brothers, Billy Joe, Ellis, Donald and Eddie To cherish his memories, Elmer leaves behind his wife Versalean Crawford; two sons, Kimani and Jamal Logans; his granddaughters, (Jamal and Yashica’s daughters) Quiana, Nadija and Jada of Bellevue, NE; his sole remaining brother Thomas Edward Logans of Houston TX; sister-in-law Joann Logans of San Diego, life-long friends Clyde Oden; best friend Trevor Brockman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

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Memorial Service was held Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Miramar National Cemetery with Military Honors. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Services were held Thursday, January 30, 2020 , 10:00 AM at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary ,Memory Chapel; followed by the internment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

VELNER DAWSON NELSON, our devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2020. Velner was born in Bradley Arkansas on August 10, 1938. He was the son of sharecroppers Marvin and Queen Esther Nelson of Arkansas. He was the fifth child of thirteen sons and daughters. His family affectionately called him “Velma-D”. Early in his life, the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Okemah and Julian Elementary schools.

He subsequently attended Carver High School, and then transferred to South Mountain High School after Carver High closed. While in high school, Velner played football for South Mountain High. There he was a dazzling 145 pound running back. His football exploits would later inspire both of his sons to also play high school football. In 1957, Velner enlisted in the United States Navy, where he became a Marine Machinist. When Velner retired from the navy, he had achieved the rank of E7 (Chief). On September 15, 1962, Velner married Bonnie Jo Morrison, the couple eventually settled in San Diego where they bought their first home and ultimately raised two sons. While still in the navy, Velner courageously decided to go to college and enrolled at San Diego State University. Despite the challenges of working full time and raising a family, he successfully completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science and earned a special certificate in Psychology; with an emphasis on Chemical Dependency from National University.

ROSA LEE MCKENNIE was born on December 21, 1919, in Demopolis, Alabama. She was born to loving and proud parents, Henry Mack Sr. and Hester Mack. In 1937, Rosa married Clifford Jones of the United States Navy and their union was blessed with four children, Cleveland, Betty, Queen Esther. And Clifford Jr. Clifford Jones was stationed in San Diego, which resulted in the family relocating to California around 1948. Once in California, Rosa became a nurse, and worked at various hospitals around the city of San Diego..

Velner Dawson Nelson is survived by his two Sons, Eric Allen Nelson and Kyle Christopher Nelson, his godson, Hiroyuki Moritaka, his grandchildren, Dylan Nelson, Nicole and Natalie (daughters of Eric A. Nelson and Elisabeth D. Wisdom) and Kylie Peterson-Nelson, his daughter-in-law Katie Nelson, his ex-daughter-in-law Carrie M. Lambert (mother of Dylan Nelson), and his wife of 35 years Bonnie Jo Nelson.

He is also survived by his brother DeLaney L. Nelson, and his sisters, Mary Crowden and Edna Johnson; sister-in-law, Dimple L. Morrison; Darlene Dryer-Taylor, Elsie Gray, and a host of family, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He will be missed for his calm demeanor, compassion, kindness, generosity, and his support in helping others.

In 1958, Rosa met and married John McKennie. Rosa was a hardworking businesswoman who owned and operated multiple lucrative businesses throughout her lifetime. She owned three different bars, The Bucket of Blood, The Kit Kat, and The Dolphin Inn. She operated these businesses from 1961 to 1996.

Rosa was also a foster parent from 1968 until the late 1990s. She raised and mentored at least 60 children.

Rosa recently celebrated her 100th birthday at the casino with her family. She will always be remembered for her strength, her kind heart, and her giving spirit. On January 22, 2020, at 8:30 AM, Rosa Lee McKennie was called from earthly labor to eternal rest.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Jones; her last husband, John Mckennie; her children: Cleveland Jones, Betty Lee Wilson, Queen Esther Johnson, and Clifford Jones Jr; her brothers: Henry Mack Jr., James Mack, and OC Mack; niece, Dorothy Mack and great-granddaughter, Tamiko Nicole Wilson.

Rosa is survived by her brother, Clarence Mack; sisters: Catherine Hearns and Della Brown; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Jones; grandchildren,nephew, great-nieces, Great-grandchildren,Greatgreat grandchildren:and a host of other relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing, yet celebrate her life.

Annie K. Porter

Albert Hopson

Charles Ray Thompson

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Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Mt. Erie Baptist Church located at 511 S. 47th Streets, San Diego, CA 92113. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, 11, 2020 also at Mt. Erie Baptist Church. The interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Service. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Services were held Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 12:00 P.m. at AndersonRagsdale Memory , Memory Chapel. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery.

ANNIE KATHERINE WILLIAMS PORTER was born on December 19, 1931. She was the second child born to Samuel Williams and Ella Faulkner Williams. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS, where she attended local schools and graduated from Eureka High School. At an early age, Annie Katherine professed her belief in Jesus Christ, and was baptized in Hattiesburg, MS. In 1950, she married Frederick James Porter, Sr., and this union produced three children: Ronald William (Anna & Phyllis), Frederick James, Jr. (Kathy & Glynis), and Carol Denise (Garry). The family held residences in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Alameda before settling in San Diego. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.

Over the years Annie Katherine held various positions. In her early years, she worked as an aide at Knox Elementary and later as store merchandiser at Anita’s boutique. In later years she left the workforce and dedicated her time as a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.

Annie Katherine will be remembered as a caring woman with a great sense of humor and a big tender heart. She often opened her home to entertain her family and friends. Dancing, birthday serenades, the Padres, and bragging on her family were her favorite pastimes. She was a believer in family; she loved each and every one of them unconditionally.

On January 25, 2020, Katherine took God’s hand and answered the call to come home. Our Earth Angel will be remembered by all who loved her.

Annie Katherine will live in the memories of those she loved: her daughter Carol Denise Porter-Odom her brothers Donald Williams, Greg Williams and Rev. Michael Williams; her sisters Arthurine Story & Carry McNeely, Marcia Williams & Wendy Williams; her grandchildren – James (Sonya), Angela, Ayana, Omar (Nichol), LeVar, Laron, Cedric, Charisse, JeNelle, Jameel & Jared; 26 great-grandchildren; a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and bonus family members, (Maxine, Valerie W, DeAnna and Kathy M); her Mt. Erie Baptist Church family; and many, many dear friends.

ALBERT HOPSON, Jr. affectionately known as “Jimmy”, was born July 7, 1941 in Lauderdale, Mississippi. He was the elder of two sons born to the late Albert Hopson, Sr. and Hallie Mae Hopson.

Jimmy received his formal education in the Lauderdale, Mississippi public school system and graduated from high school.

Jimmy had a zest for life! In the early 1960’s Jimmy, along with his younger brother Floyd, seeking better opportunities and following their dreams relocated to San Diego, California and made it their permanent residence.

Jimmy was an ambitious, hardworking and dedicated young man.

Shortly after arriving in San Diego he was employed with National Steel & ShipBuilding Company where he was employed for over 38 years as a welder, ship builder and forklift operator until retirement..

In 2016 Jimmy was diagnosed with kidney failure and placed on dialysis three days a week. The dialysis treatment was draining and monotonous, but necessary! Jimmy had a very loving, kind hearted and generous nature. His generosity was felt by many.

He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative and friend to many. But what he loved most was being a father to his children whom he loved dearly and whole-heartedly.

On Friday January 17, 2020, at 2:28 a.m., the Lord called Jimmy home to rest.

Jimmy is survived by; his four children son Albert Lorenzo Hopson, Sr. of Meridian, Mississippi, daughter, Sabreda Williams (Myron) of Ypsilanti, Michigan, son Charles Wilson (Levina) of Perris, California and daughter Kimberly Hopson-Turner of San Diego, California, as well as his brother, Willie Moore, of Pearl, Mississippi; 18 grandchildren; Albert L. Hopson, Jr., Tamisha Jackson, Trevon Jackson, Juanita Denise Hopson, Myra Vereen, Le’Tia Johnson, Sha’Lynn Williams, Brittany Rogers, Bria Williams, Wilana Wilson, Christine Wilson, Charles “Chucky” Wilson, Yolanda Monique Vordahl, Ariana Wilson, Chantae Wilson, Shaniqua Jenkins, Kiana Moore, Keijuan Franklin; and 8 great-grandchildren; Devin Walls, Landon Johnson, Lane Johnson, Lia Johnson, Paityn Smith, Isaiah Rodgers, Mar’Shanikque Tucker and Jah’Niylah Lewis.

Services were held Monday, February 3, 2020 , 11:00 A.M. at Zion Baptist Church; interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

On Tuesday, September 7, 1948, Mr. Willie B and Mrs. Ernestine Thompson became the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy. Charles Ray Thompson was the 8th of 9 children born in Brookhaven, MS. He started his primary education in the Friendship school system.

He also attended Friendship Baptist Church in Brookhaven. In 1956, while Charles was just eight years old, the family moved to San Diego, CA. He joined the Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. S. M. Lockridge. He sang in the children’ choir and attended Youth Fellowship and was later baptized with the group of children on a hot Sunday night in August . He attended Logan Elementary, Memorial Jr. High and San Diego High School.

As a young man, Charles worked as a Shoe Salesman in Los Angeles.

He also held positions with the Alpha Project here in San Diego. In 2003 he married the love of his life, Ms. Inez Henderson and one daughter was born to this union. He loved his family and his friends unconditionally. He was caring, humorous and would literally give you the shirt off his back. He never met a stranger and thought he was the world’s greatest ‘funny man’. Everyone loved Charles!

Charles is preceded in death by both parents, 2 brothers Willie (Sonny) and Lee Thompson, 1 sister, Mrs. Earline Jones; several nephews including Anthony Scott (Tony) and Darryl Thompson.

Those left to remember his warm personality, lively spirit and beautiful smile are his Daughter Rose Henderson of ; 2 sisters: Mrs. Anna L. Scott of Compton, CA and Mrs. Helen L. Edwards (Dr. Ron) of La Mesa, CA. Three brothers: Mr. Aaron J. Thompson and Mr. Ernest L. Thompson both of San Diego, CA and Mr. Randy Thompson, Sr. of Los Angeles, CA. Twelve nephews and 7 nieces. A host of great nephews, nieces, cousins .

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The Essence and Beauty of

Black Women in America

Civil Rights

Rosa Park

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By Roger Caldwell

Rosa Parks’ momentous decision to choose to be arrested rather than give up her seat to a white male on an Alabama public bus set the Civil Rights Movement (otherwise known as “The Black Freedom Struggle”) in the United States in motion. Born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, Parks became actively involved in civil rights issues by joining the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP in 1943.

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Black women are some of the most amazing females on the planet. There are many fraudulent images and concepts about Black women in American culture, where they are considered angry, hard to talk to and unintelligent.

The image of Black women as a “B,” gives everyone in the country the impression that the majority of our women will curse you out, and are always ready to fight.

These inaccurate descriptions of Black women give young Black girls a negative impression of themselves, their culture, and race. When they are constantly being bombarded with foolishness on the radio with hip hop, and reality television, it makes Black women appear silly.

But for decades Black women have achieved phenomenal accomplishments. Achieving the goal of sharing this information requires Black Media to lead the way, by exposing the truth to America and the world.

Shonda Rhimes, the most powerful show-maker in Hollywood says, “What we are is truth tellers, change agents, and troublemakers – in the best way. We’re agitating. And advocating. Standing on the shoulders of a long line of resourceful, and resilient Black women. And preparing the next generation to take on the

mantle, with their own kind of activism.”

Black women have always understood that there was racial discrimination, but they also were discriminated against because of their gender. Black women, and women in general, knew they had to fight and still nurture and take care of their children, and their man.

Black women are magicians, and they were always working, and more women are graduating from college than ever before.

The essence of Black women is: they are survivors, with purpose as their common denominator. They take care of business, and they get the job done.

In almost every field Black women achieved — and they never stopped fighting. Truth tellers, change agents, and troublemakers, Black women were advocating, agitating to break down the walls. Black women are the most beautiful women on the planet, they are queens, and we must edify them with our love.

Around 1944, she held a brief job at Maxwell Air Force Base, which, despite its location in Montgomery, Alabama, did not permit racial segregation because it was federal property. She rode on its integrated trolley.

Speaking to her biographer, Parks noted, “You might just say Maxwell opened my eyes up.”

On December 1, 1955, after a long day’s work at a Montgomery department store, Parks boarded the Cleveland Avenue bus for home. She took a seat in the first of several rows designated for “colored” passengers. Decades earlier, Montgomery had passed a city ordinance to segregate bus passengers by race. Over time, Montgomery bus drivers had adopted the practice of requiring black riders to move when

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Mary Church Terrell (1863–1954)

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The daughter of former slaves, Mary Eliza “Mollie” Church Terrell was a powerhouse of woman who fought for racial equality and women’s suffrage in the late and early 20th century. One of the first African-American women to earn a college degree, Terrell was born into relative privilege, with a father who became one of the South’s first African-American millionaires, and a mother who owned a hair salon.

there were no white-only seats left.

was, was tired of giving in.”

When the bus Parks was riding began to fill with white passengers, the driver noticed several white passengers standing in the aisle, so he moved the sign separating the sections back a row, telling four black passengers to give up their seats. Three black passengers complied, but Parks refused and remained seated. The police were called and she was arrested.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, spurred by Rosa Parks’ actions that December day, was the first major direct action campaign of the postwar civil rights movement, and was a huge success, lasting for 381 days.

With businesses suffering and various legal system rulings, the city of Montgomery had no choice but to lift segregation on public buses.

Widely honored as a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks’ willingness to become a controversial figure truly shaped history.

She later stated “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I

California and Missouri commemorate Rosa Parks Day on her birthday February 4, while Ohio and Oregon commemorate the occasion on the anniversary of the day she was arrested, December 1.

Terrell received a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College in Ohio in 1884 and completed a master’s degree from Oberlin in 1888.

Her activism was sparked in 1892, when an old friend, Thomas Moss, was lynched in Memphis. Terrell joined Ida B. Wells-Barnett in anti-lynching campaigns, but Terrell’s life work focused on the belief that blacks would end racial discrimination through education, work, and activism.

She became especially involved in the women’s rights movement and was an active member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Within the movement she found reluctance to include African-American women, if not outright exclusion of them from the cause. She spoke out frequently about the issue, and with some fellow activists founded the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) in 1896. Her words—“Lifting as we climb”—became the motto of the group. She was a charter member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

An articulate spokeswoman, adept political organizer, and prolific writer, Terrell addressed a wide range of social issues in her long career. Her last act as an activist was to

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Almost 500 women, black and white, were on hand for the 3rd Annual Women of Color Roar Black History Month Breakfast last Saturday. There was the Red Carpet interviews upon arrival with Ms. Chida Warren-Darby, and the beautiful and colorful African dress among the women present in a variety of colors and outfits. Mrs. Kathleen Harmon provided the invocation which was preceded by a welcome from Angela de Joseph, Founder of Women of Color Roar.

San Diego City Councilmember Monica Montgomery spoke on “Running for office while staying true to yourself.” There was a video greeting from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris to the women present and the presentation of the Woman of Distinction Award to California State Senator Holly J. Mitchell with an introduction by State Senator President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins.

There was also the presentation of the Champion of Justice Award to the American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties, accepted by Norma Chavez-Peterson.

The presentation was made by Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber. This was followed by a call to action.

lead a successful three-year struggle against segregation in public eating places and hotels in the nation’s capital. After being refused service by the John R. Thompson Restaurant in Washington, D.C. in 1950, Terrell, at age 86, and several other activists sued the establishment. This laid the groundwork for the 1953 Supreme Court ruling that segregated eating facilities were unconstitutional, a major breakthrough for the Civil Rights Movement.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Celebrating BLACK HISTORY in Poetry

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The Jacob’s Center for Neighborhood Innovation was the location for a very small and almost private poetry event last weekend. Dr. Mary F. Lenox, who is an author and poet, was the main presenter. The program was called, “The Gift of Our Ancestors: A Celebration of Black History Month.”

Bennett Peji, Vice President of Outreach for the Jacobs Center, gave a brief welcome followed

by Wanda Rogers, Principal and Owner of Construction Services Workers. Rogers provided the introduction of Dr. Lenox, who gave a brief history of her family and their influence on her works. She then provided a series of spoken word poems written by her.

Lenox told the attentive audience that she often attempted to write a poem a day. She covered several topics in her works, in-

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cluding “The Great Migration,” “Ode to the Sweet Potato,” “Delicious Memories,” “A tribute to My Mother,” and “In Homage to Harriet Tubman.” She also recited the poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes and “Won’t you celebrate with me?”

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as a librarian, researcher, university professor and minister-in-training with a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Chicago Theological Seminary. She holds a Doctorate in Library Science, is a world traveller and now resides in San Diego.

A small group of about 25 people were on hand in the Community Room to hear Ms. Lenox, a very quiet and unassuming person with terrific credentials. Born in Chicago, she has had a distinguished career which includes service

She explained with photos and discussion before each poem, the influence of her ancestors, naming and pointing them out in pictures as she went. This was a very good start to the celebration of Black History month.

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, The sports world and fans were dealt a devastating, unbelievable blow: the death of the legendary former NBA star, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant, 41, was one of nine killed when his private helicopter crashed on a hillside in Calabasas, California while traveling to a youth basketball tournament. His daughter, Gianna Bryant, 13, was also aboard.

Bryant had a place in America’s heart, but also here locally among the youth and sports coordinators in our own community. Last week, coaches and players from Lincoln High School shared their thoughts about Bryant, and the mood in the gym couldn’t have been brighter at the mention of his name and legacy.

Coach Jeff, Lincoln’s Varsity Basketball Coach, was the first to be interviewed. When asked what his reaction was after hearing the horrible news, he stated, “It scared me a little bit, because death doesn’t care who you are.” His next immediate step was to have a meeting with his team.

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When asked about the team’s reaction to Bryant’s tragic passing, Coach Jeff said, “They’re sports fans. Even though Kobe’s not their generation, they knew who he was. I always made a point to bring Kobe up because of his work ethic.”

During the team meeting, he said, a lot of the kids seemed

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scared to talk about the tragedy. Perhaps, Coach said, they were more shocked, because Kobe is portrayed as, “The Black Mamba.” Invincible.

“When I [saw] Kobe at Basketball clinic, he didn’t start off talking X’s and O’s. He mainly spoke on how to succeed when the game is over, and how to become a great person overall,” Coach Jeff said.

In speaking with a few players, one happened to stand out.

Reggie Everett, a senior at Lincoln High and a McDonald’s All-American nominee said, “I was shocked and didn’t believe what I was hearing. I attended Kobe’s Basketball Camp. He told us to keep a good work ethic, and keep pushing at everything that you got to do.”

Coach Deadrick Robinson said, “Kobe was a person that a lot of young kids should aspire to be. Not just from a basketball sense, but a work ethic sense.”

All the coaches agreed about Kobe’s work ethic on and off the court, and even about basketball not being the most important thing. The most precious thing, they all said, is family, being a good person, and finding a way to give back.

Everyone present at Lincoln High last week expressed sincere condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tragic accident. Nevertheless, around the world, and here in San Diego, Kobe Bryant’s legacy lives on.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS WOMEN’S RIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT EMERGENCY WORLD BANK MEETING WITH ACTIVISTS

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

The World Bank’s executive board cancelled expected action on a $500 million loan to Tunisia where teenage girls can be expelled from school because they are pregnant.

The Bank had been under pressure from rights activists and held a last-minute emergency meeting this week with Tanzanian and international human rights organizations.

The activists demanded that the loan be frozen until the country passes a law guaranteeing the rights of pregnant girls to attend regular secondary school and ending mandatory pregnancy tests.

According to a World Bank document, about 5,500 girls were not able to continue their secondary education due to adolescent pregnancy and young motherhood in 2017.

Around a quarter of Tanzanian girls between 15 and 19 years of age are mothers or pregnant. The

percentage of teenage girls who have given birth or who were pregnant increased to 27% in 2016.

The activists objected to recent statements by President John Magufuli, such as when he said that “Girls who give birth should not be allowed to return to school” because “after getting pregnant you’re done.”

“With all the work we have done to emancipate Africa’s girl-child from the shackles of discrimination and violation, a sitting president turns around to “re-victimize” and treat their situation like a terrible infectious disease which other girls must be protected from,” said Rwandan feminist Dinah Musindarwezo of the Kenya-based African Women’s Development and Communication Network, or ‘Femnet’.

A World Bank spokesman said that a reworked loan program should ensure that girls and boys who drop out, including pregnant girls, would have alternate education options for themselves.

Concerned Citizens of Tanzanian Civil Society in their letter to the Bank board seen by the Financial Times, the activists had warned that “awarding $500 million at this time would be a slap in the face of girls and women who are treated in this way, and will be taken as a full-throated endorsement of this violently misogynist regime.”

“When girls are denied the opportunity to education, it limits their chances to other opportu-

nities including decent employment, leadership and information. Girls who drop out of school are also likely to end up in child marriages,” they wrote.

Initially, the loan was recommended for approval

by Bella Bird, the World Bank’s Country Director for Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi and Somalia.

Bird is expected to step down on Friday, according to a source at the bank.

AUTHORITIES IN IVORY COAST LAUNCH DEMOLITION OF

SHANTYTOWNS HOUSING THOUSANDS

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

Bulldozers have begun demolishing homes built in the shantytowns of Abidjan, the commercial capital of the Ivory Coast, leaving thousands without shelter as authorities carry out plans to build a buffer zone around an international airport.

This comes as large numbers of Ivorians are leaving remote farms and villages for a better life.

The demolitions even destroyed the neighborhood mosque, charged Imam Issa Sankoudouma.

“We said at least leave the mosque, smash the homes, but they smashed everything,” he said. “So the mosque has gone, we are here, we got what we could from our homes.”

Residents of Adjouffou, with some 200,000 residents, said they were notified just days be-

fore the evictions. Many did not know where to go next.

“We’re leaving, but where are we going?” high school student Epiphanie Djossou asked a reporter. “I had to leave my stuff with family members and I don’t know how to get it back so I can go to school.”

Habitat for Humanity estimates the housing deficit to be 20,000 houses per year. Urbanization is adding to the problem, with almost half of the country’s growing population now living in towns or cities. In rural areas, the need is also immense.

Communications Minister Sidy Toure defended the evictions, saying the squatters posed air safety and security problems.

slated for development. Last November, bulldozers demolished part of Boribana, one of the biggest slums in Abidjan city with a population of nearly 60,000 in order to build a bridge. A small compensation was paid to the displaced. It is not clear where their relocation took place.

Evictions are frequently the government’s tool of choice to eliminate slums in areas

Meanwhile, President Alassane Ouattara is hinting he might run for a third term in elec-

tions later this year despite a pledge to step down as required. Addressing thousands of supporters at a rally, Ouattara said: “I want everyone in my generation to step aside.”

But “if they decide to be a candidate, then I will be a candidate,” he said, referring to Laurent Gbagbo, 74, and 85-year-old former president and ally, Henri Konan Bedie.

AP NEWS WIRE ISSUES APOLOGY FOR CUTTING THE ONLY BLACK ACTIVIST FROM A GROUP SHOT

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

A group shot of young environmental activists at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, appeared in final form without one of the activists. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was missing from the photo of Greta Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, Loukina Tille and Isabelle Axelsson. All the young women in the photo were white.

Nakate confronted AP about the incident on Twitter. “Why did you remove me from the photo? I was part of the group!”

“My message was left out, and my photo was left out as well,” she said.

“We don’t deserve this,” continued Nakate. “Africa is the least emitter of carbons, but we are the most affected by the climate crisis,” she said. “You erasing our voices won’t change anything. You erasing our stories won’t change anything.”

“You didn’t just erase a photo. You erased

a continent. But I am stronger than ever,” Nakate said later on Twitter.

tifies the other four activists in the picture but not Nakate.

In a statement released on Friday, AP Executive Editor Sally Buzbee apologized for the incident. “We regret publishing a photo this morning that cropped out Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate, the only person of color in the photo. As a news organization, we care deeply about accurately representing the world that we cover,” Buzbee said.

Nakate is the founder of the Youth for Future Africa and the Africa-based Rise Up Movement.

In December 2019, Nakate was one of a handful of youth activists to speak at the COP25 gathering in Spain.

“We train our journalists to be sensitive to issues of inclusion and omission. We have spoken internally with our journalists and we will learn from this error in judgment,” she added.

In early January 2020, she joined around 20 other youth climate activists from around the world to publish a letter to participants at the World Economic Forum, calling on companies, banks and governments to immediately stop subsidizing fossil fuels.

Unfortunately it wasn’t the only media error. Other agencies, including Reuters, misidentified Nakate as Zambian activist Natasha Mwansa. Reuters’ currently available version of the photograph iden-

She was one of five international delegates invited by Arctic Basecamp to camp with them in Davos during the World Economic Forum; the delegates later joined a climate march on the last day of the Forum.

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HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION Eat More Fruits and Veggies Four African-American for Better Health, Mood Academics Named MacArthur “Genius” Fellows in 2019 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables provides important health benefits. Fresh produce adds nutrients that help protect from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. In addition, choosing vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other produce over high-calorie foods can help manage weight.

Here are six easy tips for adding more fruits and veggies at meal time: • Fill half of the plate with fruits and veggies at every meal and snack.

• Add extra fruits and vegetables to dishes, even if they already contain or call for them in the recipe.

• Substitute fruits and veggies in any meal. They’re lower in calories than many other foods.

• Always stock frozen and canned fruits and veggies for quick meal prep. Choose canned fruit and vegetables without added sugar, syrup, cream sauces, or other ingredients that add calories.

Steamed vegetables make great sides. Add flavor with low-calorie or low-fat dressings and herbs and spices.

Always have fresh fruits and vegetables in easy-to-grab places. For example, a fruit bowl, slices in the fridge, or a bag of trail mix.

Carefully selecting your produce and preparing them safely is also important. Sometimes raw fruits and vegetables contain harmful germs, such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, that can cause illness. In the U.S., nearly half of foodborne illnesses are caused by germs on fresh produce.

The safest produce is cooked, while the next safest is washed.

Enjoy uncooked fruits and vegetables while taking steps to avoid foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning.

At the store or market: • Choose produce that isn’t bruised or damaged.

• Keep pre-cut fruits and vegetables cold by choosing produce that is refrigerated or kept on ice.

Separate fruits and vegeta• bles from raw meat, poultry, and seafood in the shopping cart and in grocery bags.

At home, wash hands, kitchen utensils, and food preparation surfaces, including chopping

boards and countertops, before and after preparing fruits and vegetables.

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Also, clean fruits and vegetables before eating, cutting, or cooking, unless the package says the contents have been washed. Wash or scrub fruits and vegetables under running water, and cut away any damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating. And, dry fruit or vegetables with a clean paper towel.

The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation has announced the selection of 26 individuals in this year’s class of MacArthur Fellows. The honors, frequently referred to as the “Genius Awards,” include a $625,000 stipend over the next five years which the individuals can use as they see fit.

Another tip – refrigerate fruits and vegetables that have been cut, peeled, or cooked within two hours; one hour if the outside temperature is above 90 degrees. Chill them at 40 degrees or colder in a clean container.

Anyone can get a foodborne illness, but people in certain groups are more likely to get sick and to have a more serious illness: children younger than age 5, pregnant women, adults aged 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.

More information about National Fruit and Veggies Month is available at www.

Fruits And Veggies.org. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tips for safely preparing fruits and vegetables at CDC.gov.

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Fellows are chosen for their “extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits.” The goal of the awards is to “encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations” without the burden of having to worry about their financial situation.

For the 2019 awards, announced in October last year, five of the 26 MacArthur Fellows are Black. Four have current ties to academia.

Saidiya Hartman is a professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University in New York City.

Professor Hartman’s major fields of interest are African American and American literature and cultural history, slavery, law and literature, and performance studies. She is the author of Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007) and Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Social Upheaval (W.W. Norton, 2019). Dr. Hartman is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University.

Walter Hood is a professor

of landscape architecture and environmental planning and urban design in the College of Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Blues & Jazz Landscape Improvisations (Poltroon Press, 1993). Professor Hood is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. He holds two master’s degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master of fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Kelly Lytle Hernandez is a professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is also the interim director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at the university. Professor Lytle Hernandez is the author of the award-winning books, Migra! A History of the U.S. Border Patrol (University of California Press, 2010), and City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles (Univer-

sity of North Carolina Press, 2017). Dr. Lytle Hernandez is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Emmanuel Pratt is an urban designer and co-founder and executive director of the Sweet Water Foundation, a nonprofit organization based on Chicago’s South Side that engages local residents in the cultivation and regeneration of social, environmental, and economic resources in their neighborhoods. He is a visiting lecturer in the Environmental and Urban Studies Program at the University of Chicago. Earlier, he was the director of aquaponics at Chicago State University, and he was the Charles Moore Visiting Professor at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan until 2019. Pratt is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University.

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Used to apply for most federal and many state student aid

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Students and parents need to take this process seriously, according to KHEAA, a public, non-profit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. Students chosen for verification cannot receive their financial aid until they complete the verification process. As soon as they are contacted, they should provide any information that is required. Putting it off will only lead to frustration if the process isn’t finished when classes are ready to start.

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Journalist GWEN IFILL Honored With Black Heritage Forever Stamp Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Gwen Ifill didn’t want it to be a big deal.

The legendary journalist knew she’d served as a trailblazer for women and especially a beacon of what is professionally possible for women of color. But in an interview with The New York Times, she said she was eager for the days when it would not seem “like any breakthrough at all” for a black woman to be anchoring a national news program.

And yet, more than three years after her death, Ifill is still making breakthroughs. This time, on a stamp.

Ifill, who died at the age of 61 after battling cancer, has been memorialized on a new U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp. She is the 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series.

It features a photo of her taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi. She looks relaxed, her smile reassuring and her gaze direct and friendly. Essentially, the same image she projected into living rooms for decades as the host of some of television’s most respected news programs.

said [expletive] go home,” Ifill recalled of her time as a college intern at the The Boston Herald in the Makers documentary.

She went on to work for the Baltimore Evening Sun, The New York Times and The Washington Post before transitioning to broadcast journalism.

As NPR’s Eric Deggans wrote: “She developed a reputation as a tough, incisive reporter who was serious about the work but never took herself too seriously. She achieved a lot of firsts. In 1999, she became the first black woman to host a national political talk show on TV – PBS’ ‘Washington Week In Review.’

She was the first black woman to moderate a vice presidential debate in 2004, returning for the 2008 VP debate.

The postal service receives about 40,000 suggestions for commemorative stamps each year.

But only a handful of them actually make it to the post office.

“She touched my life because she was a damn good reporter,” Allison Davis, one of the founders of the National Association of Black Journalists told NPR. “She is what everybody should aspire to be.”

While Davis says a woman of Ifill’s influence is deserving of the national honor, she says she resents somewhat that the gestures to honor important African Americans are made primarily made in February, Black History Month.

Ifill started out writing for newspapers at a time when it was rare to have a black woman in the newsroom — the late 1970s.

“She’s historical, and she should be honored all the months of the year. Because that’s the incredible legacy she leaves,” Davis said of Ifill.

“I came to work one day and found that someone had left at my workspace a little note that

The Ifill commemorative stamp was issued on Thursday, January 30th.

Women’s Museum of California Appoints Interim Executive Director Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The Board of Trustees of the Women’s Museum of California announced the appointment of veteran arts leader Felicia W Shaw as Interim Executive Director, effective January 1, 2020.

“Felicia’s appointment comes at a critical time in the history of the Women’s Museum,” said WMC Board President Anne Hoiberg.“ We were founded nearly four decades ago, and much has changed for women here and around the world since then. Felicia brings connections to the San Diego cultural community, energy and experience to help us create a roadmap for the Museum and reimagine new ways to engage today’s women and our larger community.”

Felicia returns to San Diego, her home of 35 years, after serving as executive director of the Regional Arts Commission of St Louis for nearly five years. Prior to that position, she had a long history of service as an accomplished arts administrator and nonprofit leader with the San Diego Foundation and City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture as well as state and national arts advocacy organizations.

“I’m thrilled to be back in San Diego among family and friends and to join the region’s vibrant museum community, said Felicia. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and helping to lead what I hope will be a transformative campaign for change for the Museum.”

The Museum is among a small group of cultural institutions, including the National Women’s History Museum in Washington, DC, that provides a platform for celebrating the broad achievements of women. Located

Felicia W Shaw, Interim Executive Director of the Women’s Museum of California

since 2012 in the Liberty Station Arts District, the Museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that give voice to women’s stories, from every moment in our nation’s history through today. Plans for 2020 include a year-long centennial celebration of the Constitution’s 19th Amendment with a Kick-Off on January 19, the National Women’s March on January 18, the annual Women’s Film Festival (April) and the 18th Annual San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame on March 15.

The mission of the Women’s Museum of California is to educate and inspire current and future generations about the experiences and contributions of women by collecting, preserving and interpreting the evidence of that experience. For more information about the Museum, visit www.womensmuseumca.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002383 Fictitious business name(s): Wushiland Boba Located at: 4309 La Jolla Village Dr. Ste 2300 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego --11 S 3rd St Unit 229 Alhambra, CA 91801 County of Los Angeles The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Flying Fish WUTC LLC 11 S 3rd St Unit 229 Alhambra, CA 91801 County of Los Angeles This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002502 Fictitious business name(s): Moon Nails Spa Located at: 9150 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hoa Hoang Kim To 4308 Quince St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 29, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 29, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001704 Fictitious business name(s): Soul Fire Located at: 127 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego --8580 Chevy Chase Rd La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Soul Fire 127 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 21, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 21, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002354 Fictitious business name(s): Patriot Fumigation Located at: 3818 Florence St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/28/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Fior Perez 3818 Florence St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000851 Fictitious business name(s): Hydroblast Pressure Washing Service Located at: 1951 47th St Spc #6 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rodric Christopher Phillips 951 47th St Spc #6 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002399 Fictitious business name(s): TJ Freight Services Located at: 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 01/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: JC Eagle Enterprises II, LLC 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002398 Fictitious business name(s): Castaneda Floor Company Located at: 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego

The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 01/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: JC Eagle Enterprises, LLC 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002717 Fictitious business name(s): Blue Moon Cleaning Services Located at: 210 Quintard Street, A-10 San Diego, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/30/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sara E. Castaneda 210 Quintard Street, A-10 San Diego, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 30, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 30, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000574 Fictitious business name(s): I Am We Solutions Located at: 11191 Kelowna Rd #68 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/08/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: I Am We Solutions 11191 Kelowna Rd #68 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002909 Fictitious business name(s): Tacos El Gabacho Located at: 9612 Dale Ave. #3 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/01/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Devan H. Rowland 5858 Estelle St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002468 Fictitious business name(s): Jeannine's Tacos Located at: 9612 Dale Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeannine Partida 4403 Parks Ave #B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 29, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on

January 29, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002944 Fictitious business name(s): CWJ-AV Located at: 12080 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Carlton Wendell Jones 12080 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002968 Fictitious business name(s): Paradise Regained Located at: 7941 Tinaja Lane San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/03/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Karla Terese Baylis 7941 Tinaja Lane San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002901 Fictitious business name(s): Sweets Dessert & Coffee Bar Located at: 1023 W. El Norte Parkway Escondido, CA 92026 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Pongpugwadee Keomanee 948 Eastmont Place Escondido, CA 92026 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002936 Fictitious business name(s): CHAVALI hair boutique Located at: 940 Eastlake Parkway, Suite 35 Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego --1741 Eastlake Pkwy, ste 102, pub 174 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/15/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Chavali McIntosh 940 Eastlake Pkwy, Suite 35 Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002152 Fictitious business name(s): EmpowerUAV ---

Code 3 Drone --Code Three Drone Located at: 1953 Magdalene Way San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/02/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Empower UAV/UAS, Inc. 1953 Magdalene Way San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002160 Fictitious business name(s): Enklav --Enklav Vintage Located at: 6244 El Cajon Blvd Unit #1 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Joint Venture The first day of business was 01/27/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ricky Hearron 7940 Mission Center Court Apt E San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --Sammy Noe Ratliff 4295 Schoolridge Ln Apt B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001989 Fictitious business name(s): Vineyard Bible Ministry Located at: 1149 Oakhurst Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Diana Black-Tucker 1149 Oakhurst Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 23, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 23, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001125 Fictitious business name(s): Crandall Apartments Located at: 2154 Garston Street San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego --10580 Prospect Avenue, Suite #200 Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Partnership The first day of business was 08/01/1971 This business is hereby registered by the following: William Cameron Family Management Co, Inc. (General Partner of Cameron Apartments, LP) 10580 Prospect Avenue, Suite #200 Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego --SJT Cameron, LLC (General Partner of Cameron Apartments, LP) 9657 Blossom Ridge Way El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on

January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001338 Fictitious business name(s): Duffel Bag Connection Located at: 854 Maria Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alexander Salazar Ojeda 854 Maria Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 16, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001159 Fictitious business name(s): The New Burrito Station Located at: 3130 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Isavro Zavala 7348 Canton Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000940 Fictitious business name(s): Spiritual Essence --Psych Squad Located at: 5025 Cervantes Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 01/13/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Taj'Anae Michelle Runnells 5025 Cervantes Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --Dante Troy Williams 3917 Conrad Dr Apt G9 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 13, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 13, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001473 Fictitious business name(s): Little Love Daycare and Preschool --Luxurious Tours Located at: 10334 Madrid Way Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/17/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lynley R. Berry 10334 Madrid Way Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 17, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 17, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ------------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001632 Fictitious business name(s): Alkaline Herbs and Recipes Located at: 8759 Dewsbury Ave San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/06/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arthur Lee Harris J.R. 8759 Dewsbury Ave San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 21, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 21, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001228 Fictitious business name(s): The UPS Store 0090 Located at: 501 W Broadway, Ste A San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 12/18/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Imprints SDDT, LLC 501 W Broadway, Ste A San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001180 Fictitious business name(s): Too Smoov Mobile Auto Detailing Located at: 1151 Fourth Ave Apt 1003 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Curtis Jerome Pierce 1151 Fourth Ave Apt 1003 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001147 Fictitious business name(s): Restoration Ministry Located at: 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Robert Walter Snowden II 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --Regina Denise Snowden 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000874 Fictitious business name(s): Provision Pharmacy Located at: 4428 Glacier Ave San Diego, CA 92120

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Dept. 61 Fictitious business name(s): County of San Diego 6904 Miramar Road #108 In Pro Per The address of the court is: Tere teran tax Service --San Diego, CA 92121 Kahlaya Angel Ward 330 W. Broadway Located at: 11676 Treadwell Dr County of San Diego P.O. Box 120128 1120 3rd Ave Ste 2 Poway, CA 92064 The business is conducted by: To All Interested Persons: San Diego, CA 92112-0128 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego A Limited Liability Company Petitioner 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: The first day of business was Kahlaya Angel Ward -----------------------------------The business is conducted by: A Corporation 01/01/2020 filed a petition with this court SUPERIOR COURT OF A Corporation The first day of business was This business is hereby for a decree changing names CALIFORNIA The first day of business was 04/16/2018 registered by the following: as follows: County of San Diego 01/02/2018 This business is hereby CV, LLC Civil Division This business is hereby registered by the following: 6904 Miramar Road #108 PRESENT NAME: 330 W. Broadway registered by the following: Mactor Inc. San Diego, CA 92121 Kahlaya Angel Ward P.O. Box 120128 T.T. Tax Service, Inc. 11676 Treadwell Dr County of San Diego San Diego, CA 92112-0128 1120 3rd Ave Ste 2 Poway, CA 92064 This statement was filed with PROPOSED NAME: 37-2019-00063264Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego the Recorder/County Clerk of Angel Kahlaya Jackson CU-PT-CTL County of San Diego This statement was filed with San Diego County on Petitioner or Attorney: the Recorder/County Clerk of This statement was filed with January 09, 2020 THE COURT ORDERS that Ruth Ann Shannon the Recorder/County Clerk of This fictitious business name San Diego County on all persons interested in this San Diego County on January 10, 2020 will expire on matter appear before this court To All Interested Persons: January 08, 2020 This fictitious business name January 09, 2025 at the hearing indicated below Petitioner This fictitious business name will expire on 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 to show cause, if any, why the Ruth Ann Shannon will expire on January 10, 2025 ------------------------------------ petition for change of name filed a petition with this court January 08, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS should not be granted. Any for a decree changing names ------------------------------------ 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 NAME STATEMENT person objecting to the name as follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS -----------------------------------2020-9000382 changes described above must FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious business name(s): file a written objection that PRESENT NAME: NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030545 Grant It First Consulting includes the Ruth Ann Shannon 2020-9001295 Fictitious business name(s): Services reasons for the objection at Silke Smiles - Dental Art Fictitious business name(s): Located at: least two court days before PROPOSED NAME: Icy Tooth Gems & Technology 7170 O'Meara Street the matter is scheduled to be RuthAnn Shannon Tobin Located at: Located at: San Diego, CA 92114 heard and must appear at the 3401 Scenic Ter 3969 4th Ave. #306 County of San Diego hearing to show cause why THE COURT ORDERS that Spring Valley, CA 91978 San Diego, CA 92103 The business is conducted by: the petition should not be all persons interested in this County of San Diego County of San Diego An Individual granted. If no written objection The business is conducted by: Registrant Has Not Yet Begun is timely filed, the court may matter appear before this court --at the hearing indicated below An Individual 1348 Sutter St. To Transact Business Under grant the petition without a to show cause, if any, why the Registrant Has Not Yet Begun San Diego, CA 92103 The Name(s) Above hearing. petition for change of name To Transact Business Under County of San Diego This business is hereby should not be granted. Any The Name(s) Above The business is conducted by: registered by the following: NOTICE OF HEARING person objecting to the name This business is hereby An Individual Sabrina Michelle Date: March 09, 2020 changes described above must The first day of business was registered by the following: Carnell-Williams Time: 8:30 A.M. file a written objection that Shanta R Williams 06/01/2008 7170 O'Meara Street Dept. 61 includes the 3401 Scenic Ter This business is hereby San Diego, CA 92114 The address of the court is: reasons for the objection at Spring Valley, CA 91978 registered by the following: County of San Diego 330 W Broadway least two court days before County of San Diego Silke White This statement was filed with San Diego, CA 92101 the matter is scheduled to be (dba Silke Smiles - Dental Art This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 heard and must appear at the the Recorder/County Clerk of & Technology) San Diego County on ----------------------------------hearing to show cause why San Diego County on 1348 Sutter St. January 07, 2020 SUPERIOR COURT OF the petition should not be January 15, 2020 San Diego, CA 92103 This fictitious business name CALIFORNIA granted. If no written objection This fictitious business name County of San Diego will expire on County of San Diego is timely filed, the court may will expire on This statement was filed with January 07, 2025 Central grant the petition without a January 15, 2025 the Recorder/County Clerk of 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 330 W. Broadway hearing.

01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 San Diego County on -----------------------------------San Diego, CA 92101 -----------------------------------December 30, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 37-2019-00066516NOTICE OF HEARING This fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CU-PT-CTL Date: February 24, 2020 NAME STATEMENT will expire on 2020-9000839 Petitioner or Attorney: Time: 8:30 A.M. 2019-9030088 December 30, 2024 Fictitious business name(s): Odeat Hermez Dept. 61 Fictitious business name(s): 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 Axiom Tax Group The address of the court is: Boardwalk Business -----------------------------------Located at: To All Interested Persons: 330 W. Broadway Solutions FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4025 Camino Del Rio South Petitioner P.O. Box 120128 --NAME STATEMENT Ste. 329 Odeat Hermez San Diego, CA 92112-0128 Boardwalk Tax Service 2019-9030687 San Diego, CA 92108 filed a petition with this court 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 Located at: Fictitious business name(s): County of San Diego for a decree changing names 8318 University Ave. Ste #B D2D Notary Services --as follows: PROBATE La Mesa, CA 91942 Located at: 4611 51st Street County of San Diego 2548 Crosshaven San Diego, CA 92115 PRESENT NAME: NOTICE OF PETITION TO The business is conducted by: San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego Odeat Hermez ADMINISTER ESTATE OF A General Partnership County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Juanita Chevalier The business is conducted by: The first day of business was A Limited Liability Company PROPOSED NAME: Case Number: 12/01/2019 An Individual The first day of business was Odette Hermez 37-2020-00000452-PR-PW-CTL This business is hereby Registrant Has Not Yet Begun 01/01/2020 registered by the following: To Transact Business Under This business is hereby To all heirs, beneficiaries, THE COURT ORDERS that Marvin Caldwell The Name(s) Above registered by the following: all persons interested in this creditors, contingent creditors, 8318 University Ave. Ste #B This business is hereby and persons who may M.C. & Associates, Ltd. matter appear before this court La Mesa, CA 91942 registered by the following: Liability Company at the hearing indicated below otherwise be interested in the County of San Diego Mellanie McDuffie will or estate or both, of 4611 51st Street to show cause, if any, why the Juanita Chevalier --2548 Crosshaven San Diego, CA 92115 petition for change of name Javier Bravo San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego should not be granted. Any A Petition for Probate 8318 University Ave. #B County of San Diego This statement was filed with person objecting to the name has been filed by La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of changes described above must Carl Mason County of San Diego the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on file a written objection that in the Superior Court of This statement was filed with San Diego County on January 10, 2020 includes the California, County of the Recorder/County Clerk of This fictitious business name December 31, 2019 reasons for the objection at San Diego.

San Diego County on This fictitious business name will expire on least two court days before December 20, 2019 will expire on January 10, 2025 the matter is scheduled to be The Petition for Probate This fictitious business name December 31, 2024 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 heard and must appear at the requests that will expire on 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 hearing to show cause why Carl Mason NAME CHANGE December 20, 2024 -----------------------------------the petition should not be be appointed as personal 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS granted. If no written objection representative to administer the -----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF estate of the decedent. is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2020-9000931 CALIFORNIA grant the petition without a NAME STATEMENT Fictitious business name(s): The Petition requests the County of San Diego hearing.

2020-9000577 Me 2 Desserts decedent's will and codicils, Central Courthouse Fictitious business name(s): and Coffee Bar if any, be admitted to probate.

330 W. Broadway NOTICE OF HEARING The will and any codicils are Styles By Meekz Located at: San Diego, CA 92101 Date: March 09, 2020 available for examination in Located at: 1023 N. El Norte Parkway 37-2020-00004142Time: 8:30 A.M. the file kept by the court.

5519 Lake Murray Blvd. #301 Escondido, CA 92026 CU-PT-CTL Dept. 61 La mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego Petitioner or Attorney: The address of the court is: The Petition requests County of San Diego The business is conducted by: LaTasha Sharice Griffin 330 W Broadway authority to administer the The business is conducted by: An Individual San Diego, CA 92101 estate under the Independent An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To All Interested Persons: 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 Administration of Estates Act. To Transact Business Under The first day of business was Petitioner ------------------------------------ (This authority will allow the 01/08/2020 The Name(s) Above LaTasha Sharice Griffin SUPERIOR COURT OF personal representative to This business is hereby This business is hereby filed a petition with this court CALIFORNIA registered by the following: registered by the following: for a decree changing names take many actions without County of San Diego Tomiko Manning Pongpugwadee Noie as follows: obtaining court approval. BeCivil Division 5519 Lake Murray Blvd. #301 Keomanee PRESENT NAME: fore taking certaiwn very im330 W. Broadway La mesa, CA 91942 948 Eastmont Place LaTasha Sharice Griffin portant actions, however, the P.O. Box 120128 County of San Diego Escondido, CA 92026 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 personal representative will be This statement was filed with County of San Diego PROPOSED NAME: required to give notice to 37-2019-00063264This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of LaTasha Red Grant interested persons unless they CU-PT-CTL San Diego County on the Recorder/County Clerk of have waived notice or consentPetitioner or Attorney: January 08, 2020 San Diego County on THE COURT ORDERS that ed to the proposed action.) The Jennifer Susan Higgins This fictitious business name January 13, 2020 all persons interested in this independent administration will expire on This fictitious business name matter appear before this court To All Interested Persons: authority will be granted January 08, 2025 will expire on at the hearing indicated below unless an interested person Petitioner 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 January 13, 2025 to show cause, if any, why the files an objection to the Jennifer Susan Higgins 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------petition for change of name filed a petition with this court petition and shows good cause ------------------------------------ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS should not be granted. Any for a decree changing names why the court should not grant NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS person objecting to the name the authority. as follows: 2020-9000678 NAME STATEMENT changes described above must Fictitious business name(s): 2020-9000720 file a written objection that A Hearing PRESENT NAME: TC Nails Fictitious business name(s): includes the on the petition will be held in Jennifer Susan Higgins Located at: San Diego Design reasons for the objection at this court as follows: 3160 5th Ave Collective least two court days before on February 19, 2020 PROPOSED NAME: San Diego, CA 92103 Located at: the matter is scheduled to be at 1:30 p.m.

Jenny Pierce Tobin County of San Diego 3660 Marlborough Ave heard and must appear at the in Department 502 The business is conducted by: San Diego, CA 92105 hearing to show cause why located at the THE COURT ORDERS that A Corporation County of San Diego the petition should not be Superior Court of all persons interested in this The business is conducted by: The first day of business was granted. If no written objection matter appear before this court California 01/08/2020 A Limited Liability Company is timely filed, the court may at the hearing indicated below County of San Diego This business is hereby Registrant Has Not Yet Begun grant the petition without a 1100 Union St. to show cause, if any, why the registered by the following: To Transact Business Under hearing.

San Diego, CA 92101 petition for change of name TC Nails Inc The Name(s) Above should not be granted. Any 3160 5th Ave This business is hereby NOTICE OF HEARING If You Object person objecting to the name San Diego, CA 92103 registered by the following: Date: March 12, 2020 changes described above must to the granting of the petition, County of San Diego San Diego Design Collective Time: 8:30 A.M. you should appear at the file a written objection that This statement was filed with 3660 Marlborough Ave Dept. 61 hearing and state your includes the the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego, CA 92105 The address of the court is: objections or file written reasons for the objection at San Diego County on County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway objections with the court least two court days before January 09, 2020 This statement was filed with San Diego, CA 92101 before the hearing. Your the matter is scheduled to be the Recorder/County Clerk of This fictitious business name 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 appearance may be in person heard and must appear at the will expire on San Diego County on ----------------------------------or by your attorney. hearing to show cause why January 09, 2025 January 09, 2020 SUPERIOR COURT OF the petition should not be 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 This fictitious business name CALIFORNIA granted. If no written objection If you are a creditor or a -----------------------------------will expire on County of San Diego is timely filed, the court may contingent creditor of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 09, 2025 Central decedent, you must file your grant the petition without a NAME STATEMENT 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 330 W Broadway claim withthe court and mail a hearing.

2020-9000746 -----------------------------------San Diego, CA 92101 copy to the personal represenFictitious business name(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 37-2020-00003159tative appointed by the court NOTICE OF HEARING Miramar Car Audio NAME STATEMENT CU-PT-CTL within the later of either (1) Date: February 24, 2020 Located at: 2020-9000558 Petitioner or Attorney: four months from the date of Time: 8:30 A.M.

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first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

County of San Diego The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/13/2015 and assigned File no.

2015-000974 Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned by: Julie Hoang 7710 Balboa Ave Suite 127 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Carl Mason 7561 Skyline Dr.

San Diego, CA 92114 619-346-0662 01/23, 01/30, 02/06

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2020-9002151 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Code 3 Drone --Code Three Drone Located at: 1275 Ocean Breeze San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego --663 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #177 San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/17/2017 and assigned File no.

2017-001413 Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned by: Chris Marquart 1275 Ocean Breeze San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:

An Individual This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ----------------------------------STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2020-9000349 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: JD Travel Located at: 7710 Balboa Ave Suite 127 San Diego, CA 92111

This business is conducted by:

An Individual This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2020 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06

SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Case Number: 37-2019-00029526CL-BC-CTL Notice to Defendant: Johnny Roy Edwards, II

The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Rochelle A. Rand, ESQ. 1901 First Avenue, Suite 146 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-6263 NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

You Are Being Sued by Plaintiff: Rochelle A. Rand, APC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your respnse. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

Summons Filed: June 11, 2019 Order for Publication of Summons/Citation Filed: January 16, 2020 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20

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LEGAL NOTICE Highbaugh vs. Staff Pro, Inc., et al.

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Case No. 37-2016-00013068-CU-OE-CTL

Notice of Class Action Settlement TO:

All individuals employed by Odyssey Unlimited Security, Inc. and/or Liric, Inc. who performed work for Staff Pro, Inc. as hourly paid (non-exempt security and/or crowd control employees at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and/or the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2014 and/or 2015 held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, (“Class Members” or the “Class”).

Please be advised there is a proposed cash Settlement in the above-referenced case of $385,000.

The Court will hold a hearing on July 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., in Dept 73 of the San Diego County Superior Court located at 330 West Broadway, San Diego, California 92101. The hearing will determine whether the Settlement should be finally approved as fair, adequate and reasonable; the hearing will include Class Counsel’s application for fees of $128,333.33, and costs of $29,000, service payments of $5,000 each to Plaintiffs Highbaugh, Vernon and Harris, and a service payment of $4,000 to Plaintiff Usher for their efforts in prosecuting this action, risks undertaken, benefits provided to the Class, and general releases, administration costs of $19,100.00; and a payment of $7,500 to the State of California for civil penalties arising from the alleged Labor Code violations.

If you are a Class Member, you are entitled to make a claim for your share of the Settlement. If you did not receive a Notice of Class Action Settlement and Claim Form, you may request by (1) calling the Administrator at 1-(888) 404-0226 or by (2) visiting www.

HighbaughClassActionSettlement.com to get answers to frequently asked questions, and to print out the Notice of Class Action Settlement and Claim Form. To make a claim for your share of the Settlement funds, you must date and sign a completed Claim Form and return it to the Administrator at the address shown below postmarked on or before April 30, 2020. It is estimated that each Class Member that does so, a “Participating Class Member” will receive an estimated $390.

If you wish to be excluded from the Class and this Settlement for whatever reason, you must return to the address shown below, a signed and dated request to be excluded from the Settlement postmarked by April 30, 2020. If you request exclusion, you will not be bound by the release or judgment once final approval of the Settlement is granted, and you will not be eligible to receive a Settlement Payment.

If you wish to object to the Settlement, all written objections to the proposed Settlement or to the application for attorneys’ fees, costs, administration fees, and other expenses must be returned to the address shown below, signed, dated and postmarked by April 30, 2020.

DO NOT CALL THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK’S OFFICE ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT OR CALL ANY STAFF PRO, ODYSSEY UNLIMITED, or LIRIC OWNER, SUPERVISOR, MANAGER OR ATTORNEY ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT. If you have questions you may visit www.HighbaughClassActionSettlement.com, or you may call the Administrator toll free at the number shown below.

Highbaugh v. Staff Pro, Inc. c/o CPT Group Inc. 50 Corporate Park Irvine, California 92606 Toll – Free: 1-(888) 404-0226

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