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We know that in the 2016 election for President of the United States, Hillary Clinton got three million more votes than Donald Trump and, still, he became President. What most Americans did not know and still too many today do not know is that the Presidency is determined by a process that contains individuals known as “electors,” whose numbers in each state are equal to the number of congressional representatives in that state, and that those persons who total 535 in number are the ones who actually elect the president when they meet and vote in See ELECTORAL page 2

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Black Dems prod politicians to stand against racism

Black and Hispanic Communities Hardest Hit

The August 23 police shooting of an unarmed Black man in Kenosha, WI, triggered yet another round of community protests and national news coverage of a Black man. A series of multiple gunshots fired by a local police officer, were not fatal for 29-year old Jacob Blake; but may have permanently paralyzed him from the waist down.

Days later on August 28, the National Action Network served as a major organizer for a Commitment March, rededicating the yet unaddressed dreams of the historic 1963 March on Washington. Assembled again at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial, the day’s speakers spanned nationally-known leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Attorney Ben Crump to the family members of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake and others.

The irony is that despite the passage of nearly 60 years between the original march and its 2020 recommitment, many of the issues that have plagued Black America remain the same. Black America and other people of color still cry for justice, equality, and freedom. Yet noticeably, what formerly focused national attention on events in Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham have now emanated from Ferguson, to Kenosha, Minneapolis, Portland and other locales.

All communities in San Diego have been severely impacted by the pandemic and subsequent economic crisis. It is the Black and Hispanic communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and have been the hardest hit, in sharp contrast to White and Asian communities where, respectively, only 14% and 24% live in high unemployment and COVID-19 case areas.

IMPACTS BY ETHNICITY AND ZIP CODE

View the chart on the right, released by SANDAG in August 2020, to get a sobering snapshot of the economic impact of COVID-19 by ethnicity and zip code here in the San Diego region.

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California’s Parolees Kicks Off

By Quinci LeGardye California Black Media

On Aug. 17, the “Yes On Prop 17” campaign held its Official Proposition 17 Campaign Virtual Kick-Off on Facebook Live. The event featured testimony from previously incarcerated persons on why more than 50,000 parolees in California deserve the right to vote.

Why measurable forward strides in policing, or economic progress have remained elusive after decades of calls for reforms may partly be explained by the findings of a new policy analysis by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis. Using U.S. Census Bureau See VIOLENCE page 2

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FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR w/Rev. Dr. John E. Warren TUNE IN WED., SEPT. 23RD FOR NEXT WEEK’S GUEST: Taisha Brown Vice Chairwoman of the African American Caucus of the California Democratic Party

By Tanu Henry California Black Media

The California Democratic Party African American Caucus (CDPAAC) is calling on all elected officials in California at the local, state and national levels to take a firm stand against racism.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION president and vice presidential candidates.

Vacancies following the convention are filled by the central committee of the state party.

In a July 2020 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Chiafalo vs. Washington, the Court held that “A State may enforce an elector’s pledge to support his party’s nominee-- and the state voters choice-- for President.”

Electoral: continued from page 1

January following the November elections.

Those persons who represent the 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the 100 members of the United States Senate make up the Electoral College.

It is said that the framers of the Constitution established the Electoral College in the Constitution to forge a compromise between those who wanted the president to be elected by members of Congress and those who wanted a president elected by a popular vote. Each state has one elector per elected member of congress.

The District of Columbia, which we know as Washington, D.C with no congressional representation, has three electors. The total equals 538 members of the Electoral College.

Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia have a winner-take-all policy that the Electoral College must follow. This means that a candidate who wins 51% of the state’s popular vote is awarded 100% of the state’s electors. When the Electors cast their vote following the November election, the candidate who gets 270 votes or more wins.

The question on many minds as we near the 2020 election is: how are Electors chosen?

There are 33 states that choose electors by party conventions. Seven states and the District of Columbia select electors by state party committees, and 10 states use gubernatorial appointments, appointees by party nominee, state chair appointments and presidential nominee appointments. The usual qualifications include current membership in a political party, current voter registration, and a pledge to vote for the national party’s

Donald Trump is not worried about the deaths from the pandemic, the healthcare needs, or families suffering job loss and lack of income, as evidenced by his U.S. Senate colleague Mitch McConnell’s refusal to bring up a CARES bill to provide much needed relief. Trump is focused on his base of rightwing conservative and mostly racist whites to give him the 270 votes he needs in the electoral college. That is his only concern. This is the reason for his hate speech and the threats of fear he is placing in his base, in hopes that they will once again vote sufficiently to give him the support in terms of states with members of congress and electors who will vote for him, regardless of protest from those opposed to his destructive decisions.

Joe Biden is the alternative to the Trump madness and while hundreds of thousands of Americans know this country cannot afford four more years of Donald Trump, it clearly will take more than the popular vote that Hillary Clinton got to ensure that the Electoral College has more than 270 votes for Joe Biden.

More to come.

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By signing the Emmett Till Anti-Racism Pledge, the CDPAAC says politicians, who are the most important decision makers in California, can demonstrate in a public and symbolic way that they denounce racism and support a society for all Californians that is fair, just and safe.

Brown, who lives in San Diego and was elected last year to lead the statewide group that represents Black registered Democrats across California, said standing up against Racism in all of its forms is one of the top priorities of the caucus.

“The Black Caucus continues to serve in its historic role as the conscious of the California Democratic Party,” Brown told California Black Media. “Many in this country and around the state of California are trying to find out what they can do to contribute to

Parolees: continued from page 1

Prop 17, which passed the state legislature as ACA 6 in June, is a measure on the November ballot.

If Californians vote to approve it, Prop 17 would amend the state constitution, granting any eligible person who is not currently incarcerated the right to vote.

If passed, California would join 17 states that allow parolees to vote.

Initiate Justice Co-founder and Executive Director Taina Vargas-Edmond hosted the event that featured Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D - Sacramento), author of ACA 6, as well as Brandon Flynn, an activist and actor on the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why.” To start the event, Flynn and McCarty spoke about how the current global political movement calling for the dismantling of systemic racism has affected their

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data, Ana Hernandez Kent, a policy analyst with the St. Louis Fed, found that America’s racial poverty gap continues to suppress social and economic justice.

Moreover, Wisconsin, not a southern state, claims the dubious distinction of having the largest poverty gap in the nation.

Nationally the St. Louis Fed found that in 2018, Black households earned 61 cents for every $1 of White household median income. Further, the Black/White median household income gaps ranged from 87 cents per dollar in Maine and Hawaii, down to 32 cents per dollar in the District of Columbia. The disparity in median translates into 22% of all Black Americans living in poverty, a gap of 13% compared to Whites who are poor. Wisconsin’s gap is 23%.

“In noting the socioeconomic indicators of median income, poverty rates and health insurance rates, I found that White people had more favorable outcomes than Black people in every state,” wrote Hernandez Kent.

Poverty’s racial disparity extends to other key measures such as median incomes, homeownership and retirement.

Even with the enactment of the Fair Housing Act more than 50 years ago, today’s Black homeownership rate is dwindling. According to Ohio State University professor, Trevon Logan, “The homeownership gap between Blacks and whites is higher today in percentage terms than it was in 1900.”

Pledge:

“The Democratic party and the people of California must never forget about the murder of Emmett Till. It ignited the first civil rights movement. He was that generation’s George Floyd and Breonna Taylor,” said Taisha Brown, chair of the CDPAAC.

Violence:

Prof. Logan’s position is bolstered by findings from a 2020 report by the National Association of Realtors, A Snapshot of Race and Homebuying in America that found: 62% of Black mortgage applicants were rejected because of their debt to income ratio, compared to only 5% of whites; and

this historic time in our nation’s history. The caucus wanted to assist individuals and elected officials in doing their part to fight against racism. It is a public health crisis.”

In California, about 73% of all likely Black Voters are registered Democrats, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

Named for the 14-year-old African American boy who was brutally lynched in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused of offending a White woman, the Emmitt Till Pledge calls on elected officials to direct their “energies to combat bigotry and hate in our great state.”

“We are committed to standing up for equality, safety, and justice

understanding of – and advocacy around -- the proposition.

“We’ve learned that this is just a remnant of some of these old Jim Crow values and racial oppression --when they want to hold back African American voters from being able to participate in the democratic process, and that’s wrong. That’s what we’re going to change,” the lawmaker said.

The program’s anchor event was a Q&A moderated by Edmond featuring “Yes On Prop 17” Fellows Betty McKay and John Windham. McKay and Windham, who are both on parole, spoke about the importance of voting for currently and previously incarcerated persons.

McKay, who is a motivational speaker and organizer with Initiate Justice, talked about the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), arguing that she has done the time for his crime and should not be punished for it after her release.

for ALL of the citizens of California,” the pledge continues, before asking the politicos to sign. “We pledge to take the bold and aggressive steps to combat bigotry and racism throughout our state to ensure that every individual is able to claim their ‘unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness’ as our Declaration of Independence states.”

“The cruelness, barbarism, and brutality of his murder were heartbreaking,” a statement the CDPAAC released said of Till’s murder.

In 2017, Till’s accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham, told Timothy B. Tyson, an author and Duke University professor, that she lied when she reported that Till of

“The people who make the rules, the system, CDCR gives you a long list of things that if you do this, this, this, this and this, then you’re a productive citizen,” she said. “Well, I’ve exceeded all that.

So why aren’t I voting? I’m paying taxes. So why aren’t I voting?”

Edmond also presented data from Initiate Justice’s 2019 “Democracy Needs Everyone” report, compiled from a survey of 1,085 incarcerated members of California state prisons as well as members on parole. According to the report, only 37 % of respondents said they voted before they were incarcerated, but 98 % said they would vote now if they could. Also, the top three political issues that the respondents listed as “very important” were jobs and the economy, education and healthcare.

For Windham, who was incarcerated for 30 years and now mentors youth in his community, not having experienced voting was a deterrent in urging kids to vote.

assaulted her 65 years ago.

After a five-day trial, a jury in Sumner, Miss., acquitted Till’s killers.

The CDPAAC pledge asks elected officials to make seven affirmations, which include not allowing racist conversation in their presence; protecting all people who face discrimination; contracting with Black-owned businesses and vendors for campaign and government-related events; enacting policies that promote all Californians; among other positive actions.

“The Black Caucus will work with the Democratic party to email the petition to elected officials and encourage our members to request that their elected representatives at all levels sign it,” said Brown.

“The one thing I couldn’t really delve into with him is talking about voting. I tell them to vote, but I was shut down when they asked me, did I vote. It was the hardest thing for me to have to tell a child – that couldn’t vote because I’m on parole. I no longer want to have to tell no child that, because that takes away their hope. They see me as hope and the only hope they see was dashed.”

When asked to respond to the arguments of Prop 17 opponents, McCarty said, “They’re saying that Betty and John still need to pay their debt to society. But when the parole board releases people from state prison, they’ve determined that you’ve served your time [and they] want to reintegrate you back into society. So, it makes no sense to say we want you to go back to your community, but we’re going to make you a second class citizen.”

51% of Blacks are first-time homeowners, compared to only 30% of Whites.

Moreover, since the Great Recession that heavily hit Black homeowners a decade ago, today’s Black homeownership rate has yet to return to pre-recession levels.

With lower and life-long disparities in median income earnings, the ability to prepare for retirement is hindered as well. Social Security figures each worker’s retirement benefit on the basis of a taxpayer’s 35 highest-earning years. With lower incomes and a corresponding lack of monies available for savings or retirement, Black Americans rely on Social Security more than other races and/or ethnicities. Now, for much of Black America, Social Security is a financial lifeline and often the major retirement benefit.

In sum, it seems that in 2020, historic ills remain virtually unchanged. A key component of what continues is police violence against Black America.

In 1963, escalating racial tensions that worsened with growing numbers of peaceful protests that became violent by counter-protesters and led to multiple arrests, prompted President John F. Kennedy to deliver a nationally televised address on America’s racial reckoning.

“One hundred years of delay have passed since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully free”, he continued. “They are not free from the bonds of injustice. They are not yet freed from social and economic oppression. And this Nation, for all its hopes and all its boasts, will not be fully free until all its citizens are free.”

Fast forward and it is nearly inconceivable that the current president would deliver such an address. In fact, President Trump and HUD Secretary Ben Carson co-authored a recent op ed in the Wall Street Journal that portrayed mixed income neighborhoods as “social engineering.” The redlining of Black communities, racial covenants, real estate steering and restrictive zoning laws that together perpetuated segregated housing were never acknowledged in the guest column.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL:

How Your Vote Can Influence

the Electoral College

The Key to Motivating Young Voters?

Young Candidates

By Ben Jealous

By Rev. Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Now that we have seen how the Electoral College works, we must begin the step-by-step process to ensure that we understand why it is so important for each of us to vote and to vote Democrat in every state to ensure that Biden wins the Electoral College as well as the popular vote.

Donald Trump has written off the State of California as a democratic loss. This is why he has so little concern for the fires and loss of life and property here. Plus, the Governor of California is a Democrat, so he is not likely to make any gubernatorial electoral college appointments favorable to Trump.

We must encourage our friends and relatives in every state to vote, no matter how long the lines are or how much there are efforts to remove mail boxes or sorting machines in Post Offices. We must start early voting to ensure that we replace those names which have been purged or dropped from the voting rolls in many places as a means of reducing the number of eligible voters.

Just as thousands have taken to the streets to protest in support of Black Lives Matter and all lives that are lost at the hands of law enforcement, so must those same people take to the voter registration sites, sign up and vote and ensure the 270 plus votes needed in the Electoral College to make a new President a reality in 2021. If we return Democrats to the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on November 3rd and ensure that we get more than 51% of the vote in each state, then we win.

This is not the time to debate the Electoral College process, but rather the time to change its swing in the direction of a new President and Vice President for the future.

If You Hear it Enough Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. Growing up in Louisiana, I was exposed to men and women who used animals to work their land and/or as a food source to sustain their families. It was fascinating that most of these men and women could gather their animals to a central location for feeding and other purposes with a unique sound, call or shout.

I was amazed at the amount of control these calls afforded these people over their “dumb animals.” I didn’t immediately think about a correlation between animals and humans, but after observation, I realized humans become conditioned to the influence of “noise” in our lives as well.

Because of scientific research, we understand the effect of “noise” on African Americans is responsible for many significant behaviors. In 1939, noted Black psychologist, Dr. Kenneth Clark and his wife performed an experiment where they asked Black children ages six to nine to choose between Black and white dolls that were the same except skin-color.

The test asked the children seven questions. “Show me…: the doll you like best or that you’d like to play with?” the doll that’s the ‘nice’ doll?”

The Clark Test was presented as evidence in the Supreme Court Brown v. Board decision and, more than any other instrument, demonstrated the psychological impact of the portrayal of image and character upon a group; how image can shape and influence conduct and behavior. Considering the historically stereotyped images of African Americans, it is easy to understand OUR struggle to maintain positive character images rather than acceptance of the negativity projected/expected of us.

Those who enjoy history or who witnessed when we began to accept ourselves understand how WE embraced the beauty of our natural selves and reject the images of European beauty. We rejected “processed” hair, straightening combs and skin-lightening creams. Many can still remember the pride and self-confidence that surged through their bodies upon first hearing James Brown singing, “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud.”

Many are now consumed with concern about the impact of another “noise” influencing our communities. Throughout the ugliness of our 400-year experience, our musical artists provided us with music that was uplifting and projected positive outcomes. I believe the recent introduction of gangsta rap has had a profoundly negative impact on our community.

With rare exceptions, our music pronounced respect for self and others, but something influenced our people to believe it okay to denigrate each other. Some rappers even stooped to denigrating their mothers, grandmothers, and women in general. The genre promotes the thinking that violence is the preferred method of conflict resolution. Lyrics normalize profanity which creates conflict and difficulties in school and the workplace.

Asked to justify their “art,” some say, “It’s the only way we can make money.” Some report their white managers and producers tell them the filthier they are about Black people, the more money they’ll make. Denigrating our humanity becomes the norm and through this genre our worth comes into questionable value. Meanwhile, white promoters get the “gold.”

the doll that looks ‘bad’?” the doll that looks like a white child,” the doll that looks like a colored child,” the doll that looks like a Negro child,” the doll that looks like you.”

At question six, most had identified the Black doll as “bad.”

When asked question seven, many replied that the white doll looked like them. Others refused to pick either doll or just start crying.

Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda said, “If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself.“ OUR wounds are badly in need of healing! Our first step is to stop lying to ourselves!

(E. Faye Williams is President of the National Congress of Black Women. She also hosts “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-89.3 FM.)

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One of the most exciting parts of this year’s Democratic National Convention for me was the keynote speech delivered collectively by a group of young progressive elected officials, many of them Black.

They showed us the potential for a promising future once we have gotten past the presidency of Donald Trump.

They also showed us how to get there. One way to make sure we remove Donald Trump from the White House and his enablers from Congress is to support exciting candidates at all levels who can energize Democratic voters—especially progressive young people—to vote.

The mass mobilization we have seen in the Black Lives Matter protests is an essential tool for turning energy into political will and bringing pressure on public officials. Ultimately, though, voting is the only tool we have for putting people who are committed to making the changes our country urgently needs into positions of power.

Many of the problems that have been with us for far longer than the current administration—including systemic inequity in health care, education, housing, and policing--can and must be addressed at local and state levels.

That’s why transformational local candidates are a key to building progressive power and making progressive change. And getting elected and serving successfully in local office is often the first step to higher office.

Look at Virginia, where intense organizing over the past few election cycles turned the former capital of the Confederacy blue. Candidates from underrepresented communities— young people, people of color, women, immigrants, LGBTQ candidates—helped Democrats take control of both chambers of the state’s General Assembly.

And that has meant the power to make huge changes for the people of Virginia—expanding access to health care, addressing gun violence, and more.

Opposition to President Trump helped drive change in Virginia and will motivate many people to get to the polls in November. But energy doesn’t come just from the top of the ticket. It runs both ways. In fact, exciting local candidates can generate

enthusiasm among people who might see national politics and candidates as far removed from their lives and concerns.

People For the American Way’s Next Up! project supports young candidates running at the state and local level, many of them from communities that have long been denied their fair share of political power. The enthusiasm for their candidacies can boost progressive prospects up and down the ballot.

There’s Arizona, for example, where Democrats have an excellent chance of picking up the U.S. Senate seat now held by the appointed Republican senator Martha McSally. We’re excited about supporting two local candidates Whitney Walker and Jevin Hodge, both young Black people who are engaging their communities by challenging Republican incumbents on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

How about Michigan, a battleground state that helped put Trump in the White House?

Chokwe Pitchford is generating excitement as a 21-year old Black man running to flip a seat in the state house.

Young voters have been going to the polls in higher numbers in recent elections. We must do everything in our power to keep that trend rising. If you know a young community-oriented person who ought to run for public office in the future, encourage them. We need their voices and energy to keep turning citizens and activists into voters.

And between now and November, do what you can to support young candidates who have stepped up. They are running in a year when public health restrictions make traditional campaigning harder and when disinformation and voter suppression campaigns are trying to keep Black people from voting. We can and will move this country toward a more just future—and we can’t let anyone convince us to take our eyes off that prize.

For reliable information on voting, visit https://www.vote411.org/ (League of Women Voters) or https://866ourvote.org/state/ (Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law)

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OBITUARIES Rosa Lee Burks

Kim Yvette Tabor

Beverly A. Story

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ROSA LEE BURKS was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 8, 1930 to Sallie and Myles Sharpe, Sr. She was the eighth of twelve children born to this union.

She received Christ at an early age, attending Triumph, the Kingdom Church of God In Christ; Rosa began her formal education in Memphis. Her family relocated to San Diego, California in 1947, where she would attend San Diego High School.

KIM YVETTE (TABOR) BRYANT was born on April 12, 1967. Early on in life she endured many challenges. However, she did not let that define her journey. She began to grow and develop a relationship with God. As a young adult in her twenties, she decided to give her life to the Lord and was baptized. Kim later joined and was a faithful member of Heart of God Church

Rosa met and married Dennis Roberson, and to this union was born their only daughter, Rosa Marie. In 1968, she would meet and marry Elder John T. Burks, gaining her only son, Edmond Burks. She would become instrumental in raising her niece, Barbara Jean. Rosa became a mother-like figure to her great-niece, Alvivon, who was affectionately called “Bambi.” Later, Rosa helped Bambi raise her great-great-nieces: Darjean, Dehavelien, Dequesaflonae and Desagnay; as well as an extended family member Cheria.

Kim was a caring and compassionate woman. She started her educational journey in San Diego, California at Chapman College, where she received her Associates Degree, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University, and completed her Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Brandman University.

Kim was a very giving soul. At times she would open her home and give shelter and a place of refuge to many people over the years. She continued to give faithfully of her time, talents, and resources, expecting nothing in return.

Rosa’s church career would include traveling and establishing various churches throughout California, Idaho, Florida, and other parts of the United States.

After residing in Orlando, FL for over thirty years, the Burks’ Family would return to San Diego where they attended Mason Memorial COGIC under the leadership of Elder Marvin Davis, Sr. Rosa was installed into the San Diego COGIC Organization as a District Missionary and Church Mother for Mason Memorial COGIC.

God gave Kim a great love for children. She also worked as a preschool teacher to help inform her decisions about raising her own daughters, and help encourage and develop young minds.

After the death of her husband, John, Rosa moved to West Covina, CA, where she resided for the past seven years with her daughter, Rosa Marie; helping to raise her great-great-great-niece, N’Zila and nephew Andre.

Kim understood that writing her vision for the future was important. She created a vision board that outlined her future hopes, dreams, and heart’s desires. She prayed and kept her vision board before the Lord for almost twenty years. In 2015, Kim met David Bryant and they married a few months later. God restored and provided everything that Kim detailed on her vision board twenty years prior. She was truly living in God’s favor, abundance, and overflow.

On August 29, 2020 Rosa answered her call to, “Come home thou good and faithful servant,” to take her rest. Rose was preceded in death by husband of forty years, Elder John T. Burks; parents; five brothers Lonnie Charles, Sr. (L.C.), Myles, Robert (Pepper), Phillip, Sr. and John (Billy); five sisters Ernestine, Viola, Sarah, Lela (LuLu), and Mary.

Left to celebrate her life and memory are daughter Rosa Marie Roberson of West Covina, CA; step-son Edmond Burks of Atlanta, GA; sister Martha Finley of San Diego; sisters-in-law Leila Sharpe (Robert Pepper), Sadie Sharpe (LC), and Clara Sharpe (Myles, Jr.); special niece Alvivon Williams (Bambi) of Orlando, FL; along with nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; great-great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Above all else, Kim made sure she did her “God Job.” She believed that “your story is your testimony.” She encouraged others to embrace their story, and testify of God’s goodness and deliverance in hopes to inspire others.

BEVERLY A. STORY “Granny” was born on March 18, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, to Carl E. McFarland Sr. and Pearl W. Adams. God blessed them with six children. Shyrlye White (passed), Carl E. McFarland Jr., Eugene McFarland (passed), Sydney McFarland (passed) and Glenda Hall. Beverly went to eternal rest in San Diego on Monday, August 24, 2020, where she has been residing since 1961.

Beverly attended Kansas City’s public school’s system graduating from R.T. Cole Vocational High School. She later received her cosmetology license in Missouri and California.

Beverly married Charles W. Story, Sr (also from Kansas City). Through this union they were blessed with five children Janet Story, Charles W. Story Jr. (passed on May 20,2020), Linda French, Shelli “Pearl Ausler, and Terri “Tut” Story. As a marine family, Charles was transferred to San Diego in 1959 where they raised their family. Beverly enjoyed helping raise her 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Beverly was a devoted Christian who loved and praised the Lord. She dedicated most of her adult life teaching Sunday school and volunteering at Valencia Park Elementary (where she was pinned with the name” Granny”).

She was a part of the community that helped steer our youth to be better citizens, to become active in church and pursue their education. Through her involvement in the neighborhood watch program for the San Diego Police Dept., she became well known in the Southeastern Communities in San Diego.

Please join us in remembering our beloved and unique mother Beverly A. Story, in celebrating her life. The Story family asks that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We would also like to thank all those that have and continue to support our family. May she rest in heavenly peace.

Kim reaped a great harvest here on earth and on August 21, 2020, at the age of 53, she was called from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward.

Kim leaves to cherish her precious memories husband David Marion Bryant; daughters Kailyana Tabor and Giana Tabor-Hill; mother Zetta Jane (Darling) Tabor; sisters Bridgette Tabor, Shawna Tabor, and Angela Tabor; brother Johnny B. Tabor, Jr. (Connie D. Sims); and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Floyd Vincent Willis Jr. SUNRISE 1/13/81

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL FLOYD VINCENT WILLIS, JR. was born to Regina and Floyd Willis on January 13, 1981 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Floyd was loving, caring, passionate, persistent, funny, and at times very silly.

He loved deeply and unabashedly. He lit up the room with his smile and had an infectious energy. Floyd always had a joke or had something to say that would make you smile. He would help anybody in need and always wanted to make sure everyone was alright. He was friendly and never met a stranger.

Floyd was a hard worker who found his calling as a CNC Machinist. He took pride and pleasure in working with robots. Previous live streams can be found of him doing what he loved. Floyd never failed to appreciate the fun and positivity found in life’s smallest moments. He LOVED the Chargers. Even after the team went to Los Angeles, Floyd remained a loyal fan. This is truly an example of how he could find happiness and positivity in any situation.

Floyd gave his life to the Lord and was a faithful member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in San Diego. He attended worship services and bible study reg-

ularly. He also encouraged those around him to come to church and seek the Lord for themselves. Not even work kept him from learning more about the Lord.

It was not uncommon to see Floyd log into service, and use his earbuds to listen in while on the job. He regularly expressed his love and gratitude for his pastor and his New Bethel Family.

On September 4, 2020, at the age of 39, Floyd went home to be with the Lord.

We were blessed to have him in our lives.

Left to cherish his memory are parents Floyd and Regina Willis; sister Ariane WillisSmith (Steve); daughters Aujonaye Brown and Kambria Willis; son Rashaun Willis (Vanneza), his grandson Aiden Brown; grandparents William Burton and Deloris Preston (Robert); best friend Kennethia Turner; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and close friends.

One of the last things Floyd wanted us to know was that he loved all of us, be careful, and VOTE!

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NATIONAL NEWS BLACK SCIENTISTS CALL OUT

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By Christina Larson AP Science Writer University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also thinks about how he’s perceived in neighborhoods where he installs wildlife cameras.

“I wear the nerdiest glasses I have and often a jacket that has my college logo, so that people don’t mistake me for what they think is a thug or hooligan,” said Schell, who is African American.

The recent episode of a white woman calling the police on a Black birder in New York’s Central Park shocked many people. But for Black environmental scientists, worrying about whether they are likely to be harassed or asked to justify their presence while doing fieldwork is a familiar concern.

Tanisha Williams, a botanist at Bucknell University, knows exactly which plants she’s looking for. But

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after being questioned by strangers in public parks, Williams, who is Black, has started carrying her field guides with her.

“I’ve been quizzed by random strangers,” she said.

“Now I bring my wildflower books and botanical field guides, trying to look like a scientist. It’s for other people. I wouldn’t otherwise lug these books.”

Overt harassment and subtle intimidation during fieldwork compound the discrimination that Black scientists and those from other underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds already feel in academic settings.

Now researchers in the environmental sciences are increasingly raising issues of discrimination and marginalization in the wake of a national reckoning on race.

They are also pointing out how a lack of diversity among scientists can lead to flawed or incomplete research.

A Nat i o n a l Science Foundation survey found that in 2016, scholars who identified as Black or African American were awarded just 6% of all doctorates in life sciences, and less than 3% of doctorates in physical and Earth sciences. Students who identified as Hispanic or Latino were awarded less than 8% of doctorates in life sciences and about 5% of doctorates in physical and Earth sciences. According to the most recent census, Black people make up 13.4% of the population, and Latinos 18.5%.

“The issue is not lack of interest” on the part of students from the underrepresented groups, said the University of Washington’s Scott Freeman, who studies educational pipelines to degrees in science, technology, engineering or math.

But many of those students come from families with fewer financial resources and face gaps in access to secondary education that is geared toward the sci-

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Those factors can influence how well they perform in freshman general chemistry—considered a gateway course for pursuing these so-called STEM majors.

It’s possible to decrease the impact of these disadvantages by adjusting teaching styles, such as replacing traditional large lectures with hands-on learning, according to Freeman’s research.

And students from underrepresented backgrounds who overcome initial obstacles are “hyper persistent” in their studies, continuing at higher rates in STEM fields compared with their white peers, he found.

Addressing these gaps has taken on new urgency as the U.S. confronts systemic racism in the wake of nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

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Crowds gather every year at 16th Street Baptist Church to mark the anniversary of the horrific day when a bomb planted by Ku Klux Klansmen went off just before worship, killing four Black girls.

This year’s 57th observanc e w i l l b e v i r tu a l b ecause of the coronavir us pandemic.

A l . c o m reported that the downtown church is asking people this year to watch a video replay of the 2019 memorial service, which included an appearance by former Vice President Joe Biden, now the Democratic nominee opposing President Donald Trump.

The replay will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on the church’s Facebook page to coincide with the day of the bombing on Sept. 15, 1963. Afterward, Pastor

Arthur Price will lay a wreath at the site of the bombing, which happened on a side of the building.

“Out of an abundance of caution and care, we will commemorate the anniversary of the bombing in this fashion,” Price said.

The church h a s n ’ t resumed in-person worship since discontinuing in March because of the pandemic.

“All of our services are virtual,” Price said.

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By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer As Hollywood searches for a response to the reckoning brought on by the death of George Floyd and the Academy Awards move to make Oscar nominees more inclusive, a new study captures how the film industry has improved in diversity and how it still lags.

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In the most popular films of 2019, protagonists were more diverse than ever, and there were more women behind the camera. But in many other areas _ speaking roles, behindthe-scenes jobs, LGBTQ representation, parts for people with disability _ Hollywood remains far from reflecting the makeup of its American audiences, according to the latest report by the Inclusion Initiative at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

“There is a bright spot or two in this report, but the backdrop to that is really problematic,” said Stacy L. Smith, director of the Inclusion Initiative in an interview. “It reflects a lack of seriousness, some ambivalence and apathy on the part of the creative community and the inability of different companies to really set in place policies and procedures that would change the status quo.”

“The data don’t reflect an overall ecosystem shift,” Smith added.

For the past 13 years, the USC researchers have tracked Hollywood’s progress, or lack thereof, in equity of on-screen roles and those off-camera.

Over that time, there have been some marked improvements.

Last year in the top 100 films at the box office, 32 featured leads from underrepresented groups, an increase of five from 2018.

In 2007, it was 13. Twelve of the top 100 films were directed by woman, four times the number of 2007 and more than twice the five films of 2018. There were 43 films with a woman or girl in a leading role, an increase of four from the year before and more than double that of 2007.

Those figures show definite progress, but still fall short of representing overall demographics. Digging further into the data reveals only larger blind spots. Just three of 2019’s top films had a protagonist played by a woman aged 45 or older; one was played by a woman of color.

Many films went without roles from underrepresented groups entirely. There were no

Hispanic speaking characters in 44 of the films; no speaking African Americans in 15 of them; and no speaking Asian characters in 36 movies.

Female speaking characters have only marginally increased over the last 13 years, reaching 34% in 2019. For every woman talking on screen, there’s nearly two men. People of color speaking characters also still lag behind the U.S. population with 34.3% in 2019. There were three films with speaking transgender characters, adding up to about two minutes of screen time. Just 1.4% of speaking characters were LGBTQ, and 2.3% were characters with disability. Among the 112 directors of 2019’s top films, 80.4% were white.

“The chart really reveals that there isn’t a procedure in place to counter bias in decision making,” said Smith. “That’s really what’s most necessary as a way forward particularly in the moment of racial justice that we’re in as a country.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

SAN YSIDRO HEALTH

Front-Line Staff Receives Donation of Meals from Frontline Foods

By Voice & Viewpoint Newswire On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, several San Ysidro Health clinics in the Central Region received a hearty “Thank You!” for their fearless dedication to service during the pandemic.

Staff received deliveries of freshly made, restaurant-quality donated meals from Frontline Foods San Diego, a local non-profit that launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020. San Ysidro sites in East County recently received donated meals as well, and deliveries are planned for San Ysidro Health’s sites and its frontline staff in the West region this September. A total of 1,066 meals will be donated by the Frontline Foods through restaurants.

San Ysidro Health’s frontline staff have provided high quality healthcare to more than 107,000 people.

Through its integrated network of 42 program sites across San Diego County, the nonprofit remains open and continues to provide accessible and affordable health care services for fam-

ilies, many of which are essential workers.

“We thank Frontline Foods for this incredible donation and recognition of our staff,” said Kevin Mattson, president and CEO, San Ysidro Health. “For the last six months, Team San Ysidro Health has shown up daily to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve across the County and continues working tirelessly in order to help alleviate the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate the outpouring of support.”

Frontline Foods San Diego raises money from the community to pay local restaurants to make and deliver meals to essential workers on the frontlines. As of August, they’ve coordinated nearly 14,000 meals delivered to 61 different healthcare and frontline organizations. 55 local restaurants have been supported in the process.

Local restaurants that have donated meals to San Ysidro Health staff so far include: Barrio Dog, El Borrego Restaurant, Soi On 30th,

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San Ysidro Health has established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help continue its support for COVID-19 testing and follow up care, SYHealth Telehealth services and the safest healthcare services for its 107,000 patients, including rural East County families.

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Presidential General Election November 3, 2020 The San Diego County Registrar of Voters reminds you to Vote Safer at Home.

All active registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail for the upcoming election.

Ballots will start going out Oct. 5, giving you nearly a month to make voting decisions and complete your ballot in the comfort and safety of your home. If your voter registration is up to date you can expect to receive yours that same week.

You can now track your mail ballot every step of the way by signing up for “Where’s My Ballot?”. Sign up at sdvote.com.

What if you need to vote in person?

The Registrar’s office urges you to take advantage of early voting: • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday starting Oct. 5 at the Registrar’s office.

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 2 at your assigned polling place or the Registrar’s office.

The Registrar’s Office and polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Learn more at SDVOTE.COM

IF YOU DECIDE TO VOTE IN PERSON, be sure to wear a face covering, bring your mail ballot with you and prepare for long lines. There will be fewer polling places, so your location has most likely changed.

The Registrar especially encourages older adults and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid long lines and crowded polling places by voting early.

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters For more information, visit sdvote.com or call (858) 565-5800 or (800) 696-0136.

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By Ben Christopher CALMatters

How do you hold an election during a global pandemic? Without knowing it, California voters have been practicing for years.

Last week, we learned exactly how the November 2020 election will be different: every registered and active voter will automatically get a ballot in the mail before November 3 — no sign up required. We also learned that it might take weeks after the polls close to know who won, but know we will. Read on to get fully informed about our state’s All-Mail election!

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HOW MANY IN-PERSON VOTING OPTIONS WILL COUNTIES HAVE?

HOW LONG HAVE CALIFORNIANS BEEN VOTING BY MAIL?

Under the pending legislation and Newsom’s executive order counties can choose as they plan the November election:

In 1863, Gov. Leland Stanford, an ally of President Lincoln, signed a law giving soldiers stationed in battlefields the right to vote remotely in California’s elections.

Like virtually every expansion of the franchise before or since, the new law was immediately the subject of partisan bickering, litigation and racist invective.

OPTION A:

Hold in-person voting just as they did during the March primary. For most counties, that’s roughly one polling place per 1,500 voters.

OPTION B:

Pare down the number of in-person voting locations to one per 10,000 voters — but keep them open for four days leading up to Election Day to allow spaced-out early voting.

These counties would also have to deploy a certain number of ballot drop boxes, opening them up by early October.

Another concern: A typical poll worker is a retiree — a member of a high-risk group for COVID-19. And with either option, hosting an election in the COVID era will require rigging up each location with cough and spittle guards; spacing out equipment; and stocking up on cratefuls of masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

California Democrats who believed — accurately, it would turn out — that soldiers would favor their Republican commander in chief in the upcoming presidential election labeled the bill an act of partisan war. An article in the pro-Confederate Los Angeles Star warned that officers would order soldiers to vote for Lincoln, taking the county one more step “towards military despotism.” And the state Supreme Court ruled against the expansion, saying if the Legislature could authorize battlefield voting, what would stop them from acting as if “all colors should be considered, taken and held to be white”?

It wasn’t until 1922 that voters narrowly approved Proposition 22, giving the Legislature the right to legalize absentee voting, which it did the following year. But mailin voters needed a good excuse: “occupation requiring travel or federal or state military or naval service.”

That list of permissible excuses grew until 1978, when California became the first state to allow any registered voter to vote remotely — no excuse required. Since then, the popularity of mail voting has swelled.

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OPTION B ALAMEDA 93 LOS ANGELES 555 RIVERSIDE 112 SAN DIEGO 183 SAN FRANCISCO 59

SOURCE: CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE. OPTION B ASSUMES AT LEAST ONE VOTING LOCATION PER 10,000 REGISTERED VOTERS OR ONE PER MARCH 3 PRECINCT, WHICHEVER IS LARGER. VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBERS FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2020.

HOW COMMON IS VOTE-BY-MAIL FRAUD? It isn’t.

President Trump has suggested that vote-by-mail is so prone to inaccuracy and fraud that it might be worth postponing the November election entirely. Putting aside the fact that the president can’t delay an election — but really, he can’t — mail-in ballots are very rarely the cause of inaccurate vote counting or the subject of fraud.

It’s not that vote-by-mail ballots have never been used to distort the outcome of an election. Most supporters of vote-by-mail will acknowledge that once a ballot leaves the relative security of a polling station, it is in fact more vulnerable to misuse than those that are cast the old fashioned way.

But in either case, misuse and abuse seem to be really rare.

“On a scale of one to 100, it’s a five, as opposed to a one,” said Justin Levitt, a constitutional law professor at Loyola Marymount University. “It’s slightly more problematic in that there is slightly more room for potential abuse. But that should not be confused with ‘it’s problematic.’”

FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub made the case on Twitter: A report by voting rights researchers at UCLA and the University of New Mexico, noted that “clerical or typographical errors, poor signature matching, voter mistakes, and jumping to unwarranted conclusions with a limited amount of information account for most voter fraud allegations.”

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IWillVote.com

Makes VoteBy-Mail Easy The DNC’s voter participation website helps visitors learn about the voting process as they plan their vote

ARE PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO VOTE IF THEY CAN VOTE FROM HOME?

The IWilVote.com site will help visitors learn important information about the voting process in their state as they make their plan to vote.

It’s an intuitive concept: People are more likely to engage in an activity if they can do it while eating ice cream on the couch.

Studies have found that the introduction of vote-by-mail does seem to boost turnout, with estimates ranging from 2 to 10%.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

On Monday, Sept. 14, the Joe Biden for President campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have announced new features on IWillVote.com – the DNC’s voter participation website – that will help voters easily request and return their ballot by mail.

According to the campaign, the site will also help visitors learn important information about the voting process in their state as they make their plan to vote.

Previously, an individual could use the site to check or update their registration and find voting locations. The new user experience will also guide a voter through their best voting-by-mail option based on their state and county regulations, including: Requesting a ballot online. A voter will be directed to their state’s online vote-bymail request form.

SOURCE: PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA SURVEY OF LIKELY VOTERS, MAY 17-26, 2020.

IS THE POST OFFICE UP FOR THIS? Changes have been afoot at the United States Postal Service. The Trump administration calls it trimming the fat. Gov. Gavin Newsom calls it “sabotage.”

In a wave of cost cutting at the financially strapped service, President Trump’s newly-appointed postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, has placed new restrictions on employee overtime. That has led to reports of delayed deliveries. Voting rights groups worry this move ties mail carriers’ hands behind their backs just as more voters than ever are planning to entrust their ballot to the Postal Service.

Critics point to other causes for alarm. A recent shakeup of the Postal Service’s leadership, a reported proposal to increase the cost of ballot delivery — something a service spokesperson denied, and the unexplained deactivation of mail-sorting machines.

Most concerning of all: comments by the president himself.

On August 13, Trump told Fox Business that he opposed new funding for the Postal Service, at least in part, because the funding could be used to handle “millions and millions of ballots.”

But it isn’t clear that the funding is a limiting factor. Both the Postal Service and outside observers say the nation’s mail delivery system already has the resources to deliver hundreds of millions of extra ballots this November.

California voters also have a few options in case snail mail slows further: Voters still can vote in-person or leave their ballot at a drop box County registrars are required to accept mail-in ballots up to 17 days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day itself Voters can always send in their ballot early Noting those options at a press conference on August 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned what he called the “sabotage that is clearly intentionally being done to our postal delivery,” but said that at least in California, “we have a 17-day window if indeed there are delays.”

Requesting a ballot by email. A voter completes a vote-by-mail request form, including uploading a picture of their signature (where required), on com. The form is automatically emailed to the state.

Printing and mailing their request. A voter completes a vote-by-mail request form on com. The voter then prints, signs, and mails the request form to the state.

Requesting a prepaid return envelope: A voter completes a vote-by-mail request form on com and requests a prepaid return envelope. The voter will then receive their completed request form via mail to sign and return in a prepaid return envelope.

Additionally, IWilVote.com has been updated with new state-specific voter education pages and resources – to help voters easily find their states’ deadlines to vote by mail, early, or in person, as well as other important information about their states’ voting process.

“How ever voters choose to cast their ballots, these updates to the IWillVote.com site provide the tools necessary to exercise their right to participate in our democracy and ensure our community’s voice is heard in this critical election,” said DNC National Press Secretary Brandon Gassaway.

“Our lives and our livelihoods are at stake this November, and we’re doing everything in our power to ensure every voter has all the information they need to make a plan to vote and send Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House,” Gassaway declared.

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COVID NEWS AND INFORMATION NEW, ROTATING COUNTY

Testing Sites Offered at

Mexican Consulate,

Other Locations

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Covid-19 Status TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

HOSPITALIZED

REPORTED TESTS

ICU

43,181

3,335

935,825

784

MYTHBUSTERS:

What the WHO Says About COVID-19 Coronavirus facts and advice for the public from The World Health Organization Starting Sept. 14, San Diegans wishing to get a COVID-19 test received a new option: the Mexican Consulate in Little Italy. The Mexican Consulate site officially kicked off a 14-day rotating program of COVID-19 testing in hard-hit communities, including those with larger Latino and immigrant populations.

Each Monday, the County will offer free, no-appointment tests from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the patio of the Mexican Consulate, located at 1549 India St. in San Diego.

The first new site at the Consulate is one of seven

locations throughout the region that offer free COVID-19 tests without an appointment.

The other six sites are located at:

1.

California State University San Marcos – Viasat Engineering Pavilion

2.

University of San Diego Parking Lot (Moving to a building on Tuesday, Sept. 15.)

3.

San Diego State University Parking Lot 17-B (Moving to the Alumni Center on Monday, Sept. 14.)

4.

5.

6.

Tubman-Chavez Community Center

Mar Vista High School (Drive-up site) San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast

At press time, other expected locations scheduled for community and faith-based organization sites were yet to be announced.

Appointments are necessary at other County testing sites.

To make an appointment, visit www.211sandiego.org or call 2-1-1.

SOURCE: County of San Diego Communications Office

FACT: People of all ages can get it

FACT: People should NOT wear masks while exercising

Older people and younger people can be infected by the COVID-19 virus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

Sweat can quickly make the mask wet. That makes breathing difficult and promotes the growth of microorganisms. Most important: maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from others while exercising.

People of all ages need to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene (wearing masks).

FACT: Thermal scanners CANNOT detect COVID-19

FACT: Exposing yourself to the sun DOES NOT protect you from COVID-19 You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19.

SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC & NO SUCH THING AS BEING TOO PREPARED

For more information on emergency preparation and wildfire safety, visit sdge.com/wildfire-safety.

FACT: The risk of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low As a precaution, particularly in homes where infants and small children crawl or play on floors, consider leaving your shoes at the entrance of your home.

FACT: Adding pepper to your meals DOES NOT prevent or cure COVID-19 Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is to wear a mask, keep 6 feet away from others, wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, maintain a balanced diet, stay well hydrated, exercise regularly and sleep well.

FACT: There are currently no licensed drugs for treatment or prevention of COVID-19 To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus, nor proof that hydroxychloroquine or any other drug can cure or prevent COVID-19. The misuse of hydroxychloroquine can cause serious side effects and illness and even lead to death.

FACT: Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it There’s nothing more important to us than keeping you safe during wildfire season. But we need your help. Download our emergency checklists from our site, then make and practice your family’s preparedness plan. Next, be sure we have your current contact info so we can keep you updated. That way in the event of high fire risk weather conditions, you’ll be both ready and well-informed.

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have a fever, but they cannot detect people who are infected with COVID-19.

Most people who get COVID19 have mild or moderate symptoms and can recover with supportive care. If you have a cough, fever and difficulty breathing seek medical care early - call your health facility by telephone first or call 2-1-1. If you have a fever seek medical care immediately.

FACT: When properly worn, the prolonged use of medical masks* DOES NOT cause CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency Wearing medical masks for long periods can be uncomfortable, but it does not lead to CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency. Make sure your mask fits properly and is tight enough to allow you to breathe normally. Do not re-use a disposable mask and always change it as soon as it gets damp. *Medical masks (also known as surgical masks) are flat or pleated; they are affixed to the head with straps or have ear loops.

FACT: COVID-19 is NOT transmitted through houseflies or mosquito bites To date, there is no evidence or information to suggest that the COVID-19 virus is transmitted through houseflies or mosquitoes. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. You can also become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.

SOURCE: The World Health Organization

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS U.S. EFFORT TO BLOCK ETHIOPIAN DAM RECALLS LEGACY OF BRITISH COLONIALISM Global Information Network

Based on guidance from President Trump, the State Department is suspending $130 million in security-related aid to Ethiopia over a nearly-completed dam that would lift Ethiopia from poverty and end the shadow of British colonialism that favored Egypt.

Programs on the chopping block include security assistance, counterterrorism and military education and training, anti-human trafficking programs, and broader development assistance funding, congressional aides said. The cuts would not impact U.S. funding for emergency humanitarian relief, food assistance, or health programs aimed at addressing COVID-19

and HIV/AIDS, they said.

When fully completed, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Africa’s largest hydroelectric project – would be a game changer for Ethiopia where some 65 million Ethiopians - 40-45% of the population - have no access to electricity. Plus it would contribute to transforming neighboring South Sudan, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Tanzania with desperately needed electrical power.

The U.S. move has sparked outrage over its apparent interference in Ethiopia’s development strategy.

“This action … is more than an outrageous encroachment of Ethiopia’s sovereignty,” wrote economic analyst

Lawrence Freeman. “It is an assault on the right of emerging nations to take actions to improve the living conditions of their people.”

Egypt insists that a 1959 AngloEgyptian agreement – when both Egypt and Sudan were British colonies - is the legal framework for control of the Nile. That treaty granted Egypt sole veto power over construction projects on the Nile or any of its tributaries which might interfere with Nile waters.

By 2013, Egyptians at a secret meeting were caught on a hot mike proposing to simply destroy the dam altogether.

Officials in Addis Ababa deny that

the Renaissance Dam will choke Photo of Rev. Jackson lobbying against aid cut to Ethiopia off water to Egypt, saying the dam will erating juggernaut as a source of benefit countries in the region, Ethiopian independence and pride. including as a source of affordable Above all, they saw it as the cenelectric power. terpiece of their bid in their fight Even the Rev. Jesse Jackson weighed in on the matter. He cited hydro-politics dominated by Egyptian hegemony to control and own the Nile rather than regulate or cooperate.

“The dam was built without help from the World Bank,” he wrote, “but with the pennies and dinars of shoe shiners and poor farmers.

They saw the hydroelectric gen-

against poverty.”

Jackson concluded: “All people of conscience and justice around the world need to condemn the neo-colonial treaty that the US government and the World Bank are imposing on Ethiopia, a peaceful nation whose only desire is to harness its natural resources to elevate its people out of poverty.”

50 YOUNG WORKERS PERISH AS FLOODS CAUSE CAVE-IN AT UNREGULATED CONGO MINE Global Information Network

Photo of informal Congolese miner

Some 50 villagers hired to dig for gold in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo died this week when the mine entrance was blocked and the mine flooded due to torrential rains, it was widely reported.

rescuers using shovels or their hands to move debris. In one video produced by the AFP news agency, bodies are shown being extracted from the mine with a warning reading: “CONTENT WARNING: DEATH”.

The accident in the makeshift mine occurred on Friday in the town of Kamituga in South Kivu province, about 170 miles southwest of the regional capital Bukavu.

Local officials say most of those feared dead are young people including women, and have called for two days of mourning.

Videos on social media showed hundreds of people attempting to clear the rubble blocking the entrance of the mine, with some

“Investigations must be carried out to find out the causes of this disaster,” said “Nic” Kyalangalilwa, pastor of Lephare Church in Bukavu and a coordinator of the Congo

Leadership Institute, a development charity with headquarters in Orchard Park, NY, and a member of the City to City Africa advisory board, an affiliate of Redeemer City to City, based in New York City.

nies and are usually paid a pittance.

“The authorities must take responsibility instead of taxing” these miners, Kyalangalilwa said.

Mining hardly benefits the DRC’s more than 80 million people. The World Bank said in 2018 that 72 percent of the population lived on less than $1.90 a day and more than 20% of the country’s mining revenue is lost due to corruption and mismanagement, an activist group says.

Because many unregulated mines are in remote areas, the accidents are under-reported.

The subsistance mineworkers sell what they find to local traders who sell it on to large foreign compa-

Canadian mining company Banro, with a controversial gold mine in the area, has denied any connection to the disaster.

Meanwhile, a new company in the

DRC appears to be a joint venture between the Frontier Services Group, led by Erik Prince, founder of the private military company Blackwater USA, now called Academi, and one of the former Congolese president’s alleged middlemen and an alleged gold smuggler.

“This represents an extraordinary coalescing of powerful interests in a single company at a time when DRC is grappling with its first peaceful transition of power in 60 years,” writes Global Witness, a human rights and environment activist organization.

AFRICAN UNION THREATENS EXPULSION

FOR MEMBER COUNTRIES WITH

OUTSTANDING BILLS Global Information Network The African Union made up of 55 countries is the continental body designated to achieve unity, cohesion and solidarity. But the lofty goals are apt to dissolve when countries are late in paying their bills.

bership in the Africa Union for the good of the nation, her people and humanity!”

Liberia is currently in their crosshairs with a debt of $1.6 million.

Full membership privileges have been withdrawn, leaving the cashstrapped West African nation with a lesser observer status.

According to a recent news report, former President Ellen Sirleaf Johnson found a hefty unpaid bill when she took office in 2006.

Liberia was already under sanctions, deprived of voting rights and full membership privileges at virtually all international organizations, with unpaid dues dating as far back as the early 1990s.

Observers lack the ability to vote or propose resolutions, observed the Liberian FrontPageAfrica in a recent news story. “It is with this in mind that Liberia must return as quickly as possible to full mem-

The Sirleaf-led government negotiated payment plans, budgeted and made annual payments of its arrears in accordance with an agreed-upon payment plan. By the end of 2008, the Government had

restored full rights for Liberia in all membership organizations.

If misery loves company, Liberia need not worry about facing sanctions alone. Other countries suspended by the African Union include South Sudan for failing to pay $9 million over the past three years, and the West African nation of Mali, suspended after insurgent soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar, the Prime Minister, and several government officials for a crumbling economy and decrepit public services and schools, along with a widely shared perception of government corruption.

Expulsions also face Burundi and South Sudan for defaulting

Photo of Pres. Weah at Ecowas meeting

on their annual dues to the East African Community (EAC), an intergovernmental organization of six countries. Member states pay $8 million a year to the bloc but according to The East African news, Burundi had arrears of some $15 million by June 10 while South Sudan owes $27.8 million.

Other EAC states with arrears include Uganda ($1.6 million), Rwanda ($2.7 million) and Tanzania ($4.2 million). Kenya

is the only country out of the six members that has fully paid its annual dues.

In other news from Liberia, the U.S. State Dept. has blacklisted former Passport Director Andrew Wonplo and his entire family from entry to the U.S. for selling Liberian passports to foreign nationals. Wonplo was found innocent but the judgment was seen as flawed by the American government.

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EDUCATION Weekend Meals Student Impact Scholarship Now Available for

Applications Open

SDUSD Students for Spring 2021

By Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The curbside grab n’ go meals program will now be expanded to include breakfast and lunch weekend meals, allowing students access to 14 meals each week.

Students or their parents/ guardians can visit any of the 81 meal pick-up locations throughout the district from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive their breakfast and lunch.

Beginning this week, an extra breakfast and lunch to

save for the weekend is being provided on Thursdays and Fridays.

The meals were previously suspended by the USDA. At the urging of school district leaders, Congressmen Scott Peters and Juan Vargas and Congresswoman Susan Davis waivers have been restored to bring back weekend meals through Dec. 31, 2020, or as long as current funding allows.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Extra meal boxes and fresh produce provided by Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank and the USDA are available at sites on a rotating basis. Fern Street Circus will be performing at select curbside grab n’ go meal locations for the next several weeks.

Schedules for these as well as a full list of curbside grab n’ go meal locations can be found on www.sandiegounified.org.

ONLINE MATH PROGRAM

FOR BLACK BOYS Math Moxie online program, taught by black male teachers

By Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Math Moxie, a revolutionary online math program for Black boys in middle school and taught by Black male math teachers is set to launch Fall 2020.This yearlong enrichment program is strategically designed to help meet the needs of Black male youth to escape the prevalence of underachievement in math, lower their rate of expulsions and placement in special education programs, and avoid the school-to-prison pipeline.

Developed by multicultural education specialist and award-winning instructional designer Stephanie Sasser, the goals of Math Moxie are to improve the childrens’ performance in school, boost their self-esteem, and reduce the overall dropout rate for Black boys across the country.

“Alarmingly, only 13% of Black boys are proficient in math when they leave the

8th grade, and only 59% go on to graduate from high school,” said Sasser. “With COVID-19 adding further barriers to education, the time to take action is now.”

Research shows that Black boys benefit greatly from having Black male teachers.

Sadly, these teachers make up only 2% of the U.S. teaching workforce. Since Math Moxie is delivered online, the reach of these teachers is dramatically scaled up, enabling them to positively impact boys (and girls) who do not have access to Black male teachers in their schools.

Math Moxie also addresses the math curriculum needs of a growing number of Black parents electing to homeschool their children due to concerns about their children’s negative experiences in traditional school settings, and will help reduce the widening achievement

gaps likely to be caused by school budget shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How does it work? While the fee for Math Moxie is $19.99 per month per child, parents ultimately come out ahead financially thanks to our partnership with a national marketing incentives program. Each month that a child is enrolled, Math Moxie will provide their parent(s) with a $25 restaurant.com gift certificate, resulting in a $5.01 net gain every month. Although this program is geared toward Black boys, all children in grades 6-8 are welcome.

High school students that need to revisit topics covered in middle school are also encouraged to participate.

For more information, visit MathMoxie.com or send an email to support@mathmoxie.com.

MONEY

Applications for students entering college and current college undergraduates will be accepted from Sept. 14 to Oct. 2

By NPAA

Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed

by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college. Wells Fargo wants to help close that gap by launching the Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship.

This new initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each – funds that could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education.

Wells Fargo’s commitment will go beyond financial assistance to include an optional mentorship opportunity to provide ongoing guidance for these students.

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with long-standing partner APIA Scholars to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.

A survey recent survey of leaders at various colleges

and universities in July showed that 85 percent of colleges intended to maintain their tuition levels, with another twelve percent saying they would increase them, while another recent study showed that more than half (56%) of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition costs. These factors combined with the impacts of the pandemic to jobs overall creates a significant and unexpected financial gap for some students in continuing their educational journey.

Through a collaboration with Wells Fargo’s scholarship partners, awardees will also have the opportunity to be matched with mentors from Wells Fargo that will offer practical expertise and guidance as they navigate academic life and their post-graduation journey.

These mentors will provide guidance to better position these students for their futures and continue the positive impact they make in their communities and beyond.

“It has been our long-held belief that a post-secondary education can be a valuable tool in building longterm financial health, not just for individuals, but for their communities,” said Mike Weinbach, head of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “The value of this program stems not just from the funds being allocated, but from pairing students with Wells Fargo team members and information that will help them long after they have utilized the direct financial support.”

“Despite the incredible disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has created in their personal and academic lives, students remain some of the key drivers of change.

Many are rising to the challenges we are all facing today, and they are working hard to make a difference in their communities,” said John Rasmussen, leader of the Student Lending at Wells Fargo. “These students are making a positive impact, but are faced with a negative impact from COVID that could limit their options. We want to help them remain on their academic paths and continue cultivating their potential to benefit those around them.”

Scholarship applications will be accepted from Sept.

14 to Oct. 2. Those interested in learning more about eligibility can visit wel lsfargo.com/imp ac tscholarship. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is responding to COIVD-19.

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In the meantime, here are answers to five of the most common questions people have about life insurance from Erie Insurance: Photo by monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plu

COVID-19 has significantly impacted our lives in many ways. It has even led some people to start reconsidering the importance of life insurance to protect loved ones who would be left behind should something happen.

“If you’re researching life insurance for the first time, don’t be surprised if you find it intimidating and confusing. Life insurance can be

complex, and everyone’s needs are different -- there is no one-size-fits-all,” says Louis Colaizzo, senior vice president of Erie Family Life.

“The best advice is to talk with your insurance agent who can walk you through how the various coverages work and help you determine the type and amount that’s right for you and your family.”

1.

Can you get life insurance during the pandemic? Most healthy people can still purchase coverage but there may be a different process, as insurance companies are making changes to provide quotes while maintaining social distancing. Others may offer insurance that doesn’t require a medical exam. Some policies are designed to serve people who may have thought the process was too lengthy or complicated and they often offer affordable life insur-

ance in as little as a few minutes with a simple application and no physical exam.

2.

Why is life insurance important? Maybe you just got married, had your first child, bought a house or are thinking about putting a child through college.

Whatever major life change is happening, that’s usually when people think about life insurance. Life insurance can provide peace of mind and ensure your loved ones are able to handle not only final expenses, but also pay off debts, such as credit cards and even a mortgage.

3.

How much does life insurance cost? The cost will vary based on the type

and amount you purchase, but it is often much more affordable than many people think. Depending on the type of policy and amount of coverage, a policy can cost less than $15 per month.

4.

Is it taxable? Most of the time the death benefit from a life insurance policy is not taxable for beneficiaries, which is one of its advantages when it is part of an overall financial plan.

5.

What’s the difference between term and whole life insurance? Term provides coverage for a specific number of years and is generally the most affordable option. For example, some people may buy a term life

insurance policy so it’s in effect just long enough to pay off a mortgage or cover a child’s college tuition costs, but later it is no longer needed. Whole life insurance is designed to last a lifetime and builds cash value.

“Now that you have some basic information under your belt, a next step is to have a deeper discussion with your insurance agent to find out whether you need life insurance and if so, what type and how much,” says Colaizzo. “When it comes to life insurance, the only wrong choice is doing nothing at all.”

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BUSINESS NEWS

The Gym Of The Future May Be Your Living Room Fitness Startups Are Seizing New Opportunities During COVID-19

By Harry Alford III Fitness applications and marketplace platforms can be a compelling option for productivity today, and after the COVID-19 crisis ends.

On-demand ďŹ tness platform, NamaStay was a two-sided marketplace connecting users with certiďŹ ed yoga instructors. At the time, the market opportunity for yoga instruction was $3.7 billion and $3.3 billion for personal instruction.

People aren’t practicing yoga and improving their health because they can’t get to a studio, also, a majority of yoga teachers surveyed work

part-time, which meant they had flexible schedules and higher-earning power. After testing the assumptions, two things were discovered: • Customers loved the marketplace. Additionally, they received expert training from the comfort of their own home. • There wasn’t liquidity of supply. Yoga teachers weren’t compelled to travel around the city to give instruction. They liked the prospect of making more money, but going to each class cut into their free time.

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Both sides of the marketplace ultimately wanted a solution that gives them their time back. Four years ago, consumers and trainers weren’t forced to digitize their workout routines.

Today, COVID-19 is an accelerant for innovation.

The coronavirus outbreak and the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression have forced consumers, even entire towns, to say bye to brick-and-mortar fitness facilities and find alternative ways to make gains — online.

In Pitchbook’s latest research

note, analysts break down how companies in the fitness space are seizing new opportunities to reshape their business models and operations. Pitchbook is a financial data and software company headquartered in Seattle. The report states:

As traditional gyms and fitness providers seek to improve digital offerings, demand will likely increase for content production and streaming tools. Another startup capitalizing on the shift to at-home fitness is Every Mother.

“While the market for traditional gym-based fitness is likely to return over time, we believe the emerging digital fitness industry is liable to experience rapid growth in the near term and remain relevant even after the pandemic has passed.�

Every Mother is a female-led startup with participation from Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, and Techstars Ventures among other angel investors. It is designed for women at all stages of motherhood, offering an evidence-based pre and postnatal fitness exercise program.

These are just a few of the fitness technologies that can help you stay active in the comfort of your home —on your own time. It’s a new era of digital fitness. What couldn’t have been possible four years ago for at-home fitness, consumers have adopted technologically advanced products in place of, or conjunction with, traditional alternatives thanks mainly to the pandemic.

Gym-based workouts may survive the downturn, but consumers might want to stay home.

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from the SBA to help ensure you are creating an optimal social media page for your business. Ask yourself the questions in the Application column to determine if you are achieving the associated guidance listed in the Guideline column. Then, select Yes or No to indicate your answer. (NOTE: each question will not necessarily apply to your situation).

ď ’ Social Media Page Design Layout Checklist Use this checklist to help ensure you are creating an optimal social media page for your business. Ask yourself the questions in the Application column to determine if you are achieving the associated guidance listed in the Guideline column. Then, select Yes or No to indicate your answer. (NOTE: each question will not necessarily apply to your situation).

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to Lead Home Lending Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced Kristy Fercho joined the company at the beginning of August as the new head of Wells Fargo Home Lending.

Fercho has 18 years of leadership experience in the mortgage industry and will replace Michael DeVito, who has announced plans to retire later this summer after more than 23 years with Wells Fargo.

Fercho joined the company from Flagstar Bank, where she has served since 2017 as president of the company’s mortgage division. Under Fercho’s leadership, the mortgage business flourished, expanding to over 87 retail home lending centers

and 2,300 correspondent and broker relationships.

Prior to joining Flagstar, she spent 15 years with Fannie Mae, where she led the strategy and business performance of single-family customers in the western United States and also served in customer engagement and human resources roles. Fercho began her career and served in a variety of sales, operations, and human resources roles at Baxter International before moving to Pepsico Inc., where she ultimately was director of worldwide corporate human resources. “Kristy is a customer-first business leader with deep home lending experience.

She has been an inspiring and vocal leader across the mortgage industry while driving transformational growth at Flagstar,� said Mike Weinbach, CEO of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “Buying a home remains one of the most important financial decisions our customers will make in their lifetime, and Kristy is the right person to help us ensure that no one can do it better for them than Wells Fargo.�

Fercho currently serves as vice chair of the board of the Mortgage Bankers Association, vice chair of the MBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, co-chair of

the Affordable Housing Council, and a member of its Residential Board of Governors. She also serves on the boards of City Year and the Detroit Zoological Society. Her industry accolades include MReport honoring her as one of the Top Women in Housing, Diversity Journal listing her among its Women Worth Watching, National Mor tgage Professional Magazine naming her to its list of Most Powerful Women, and the Michigan Chronicle selecting her for its Women of Excellence recognition.

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Located at: 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Premiere Real Estate Group 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 05, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on September 05, 2025 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9014586 Fictitious business name(s): Rascal Construction LLC

Located at: 772 Jamacha Rd 107 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rascal Construction LLC

772 Jamacha Rd 107 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 02, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on September 02, 2025 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9014126 Fictitious business name(s): TealTech MMO ---

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Located at: 12760 High Bluff Dr, Ste 370 San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 09/10/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: TealHeal MMO Inc 12760 High Bluff Dr, Ste 370 San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 27, 2025 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9014100 Fictitious business name(s): Thoughtful Pages

Located at: 2038 Siegle Dr Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This 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 Duane May 2038 Siegle Dr Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --Shanae Delicia May 2038 Siegle Dr Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 26, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 26, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013351 Fictitious business name(s): PleasurHer

Located at: 950 S. Magnolia Ave Apt 7 El Cajon, CA 92020

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County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Latoya Althimease Brown 950 S. Magnolia Ave Apt 7 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 11, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 11, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9014107 Fictitious business name(s):

James E Harris Jr 1110 East 8th St Ste 313 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013831 Fictitious business name(s):

Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made:

court may grant the petition without a hearing.

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

with further directions.

Kushaak Construction

Located at: 3643 1/2 Altadena Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Raul Gonzalez Jr 3643 1/2 Altadena Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 26, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 26, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013423 Fictitious business name(s): Creatively Crafted Events

by Candice

Located at: 8703 Lake Murray Blvd #5 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Candice Marie Alexander 8703 Lake Murray Blvd #5 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 11, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 11, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013308 Fictitious business name(s): Jeow Sauce Company

Located at: 4142 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeowsauce Company LLC 4142 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 07, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 07, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013497 Fictitious business name(s): 7th Day Auto

Located at: 1110 East 8th St Ste 313 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 08/04/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following:

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Located at: 8490 Avenida Angulia Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Jackson 8490 Avenida Angulia Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 18, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 18, 2025 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012615 Fictitious business name(s): Lex Quality Home Care

Located at: 8134 Lemon Grove Way #4 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/08/2008 This business is hereby registered by the following: Robyn Sherrell Kinsler 8134 Lemon Grove Way #4 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Courthouse 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00029763CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Sophia May Fialko To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Sophia May Fialko filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sophia May Fialko PROPOSED NAME: Sofia May Fialko THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: October 14, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Superior Court 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00021433 CUPTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tara Denise Alston To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Tara Denise Alston filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tara Denise Alston PROPOSED NAME: Nevaeh Rain Jones THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: October 05, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00028165CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez and Ramon Carrillo Quezada on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: David Carrillo PROPOSED NAME: David Carrillo Gonzalez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 24, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice Courthouse 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00028013CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Samuel Jermont Gibbs. Jr. PROPOSED NAME: Devin Jermont Dantzler Sr. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 23, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

Florence Marie Wiggers Case Number:

37-2020-00028560-PR-LA-CTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Florence Marie Wiggers A Petition for Probate has been filed by Lazeeta Wiggers in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Lazeeta Wiggers be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on November 5, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central -Probate Division If You Object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or

WWW.SDVOICE.INFO LEGAL NOTICES (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.

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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Middleton, Esq. Law Offices of Antoinette Middleton 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------

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BLACK HISTORY 1849 HARRIET TUBMAN ESCAPES In the night, Harriet “Minty” Tubman and her brothers, Ben and Henry, made a run for freedom in the North. They hid for nearly three weeks, but after a sizable reward was offered, Ben and Henry returned to the plantation, fearful of the results if caught. Harriet continued on alone. She managed to reach a local branch of the Underground Railroad and eventually made her way to Philadelphia. She worked as a domestic to save money to help the rest of her family escape. In 1850, Tubman executed her first rescue mission, saving her niece and her children. By 1854 Tubman was firmly ensconced in the abolitionist and Underground Railroad networks in Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.

Tubman personally guided around 70 people to freedom, as well as providing detailed instructions on reaching freedom to more than 50 others. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 left most refugees, so Tubman took many escapees all the way to Canada.

1861 MARY PEAKE HOLDS HER FIRST CLASS

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Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: SEQUOIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOINT USE FIELD A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020, outside the main office of Sequoia Elementary School, 4690 Limerick Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92117, ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact Natalie Ethridge at nethridge@sandi.net for the link to preregister. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CZ21-0289-08).

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All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2020. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CZ210289-08 Sequoia Elementary School Joint Use Improvement. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A General Engineering Contractor or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

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Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to:

Mary Smith Kelsey Peake, born free in Norfolk, Virginia, began holding classes under an oak tree (later known as Emancipation Oak) near Fort Monroe, VA. Peake taught the children of the escaped and newly freed to read and write. She was the first black teacher hired by the American Missionary Association (AMA), a combined group of black and white ministers from the Congregational, Presbyterian and Methodist denominations. Soon, she taught children during the day and adults at night, nearly 100 former slaves. Peake continued teaching even while bedridden with tuberculosis, until her death in 1862.

1983 VANESSA WILLIAMS CROWNED MISS AMERICA 20-year-old Vanessa Williams became the first black woman crowned Miss America.

Participation by minorities was not allowed until the 1950s, and a black woman did not win a state pageant, qualifying for Miss America, until 1970. Williams was approached by scouts from the Miss Syracuse pageant, but was not interested until informed she could earn scholarship money. Though she had never participated in a beauty pageant, she won the title of Miss Syracuse and went on to win Miss New York. During her 10-month reign as Miss America, Williams was the target of persistent, racist hate mail and death threats. A scandal arose when Penthouse magazine bought and published unauthorized nude photographs of Williams. Williams was forced to relinquish her title, and was succeeded by the first runner-up. The scandal did not derail William’s career, however. She has been nominated for 11 Grammys, a Tony, and three Emmys. In 2015, Williams returned to Miss America as a judge and the pageant’s then-chief executive, Sam Haskell, apologized.

ARTICLE CONTINUATION SCIENTISTS continued from page 6 At a meeting this summer of the Society for Conservation Biology North America, one panel was devoted to “why conservation science needs to prioritize racial and social justice.” Hundreds of scientists have joined a wider discussion among academics about racism, posting their personal experiences of discrimination under the Twitter hashtag (hash)BlackintheIvory, referring to the ivory tower.

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Carnivore ecologist Rae WynnGrant, a fellow at the National Geographic Society, said she has to put her “feelings aside” when her fieldwork takes her to places where she encounters racist symbols.

While driving in rural Maryland to study bears, Wynn-Grant, who is Black, passed several Confederate flags and a cloth doll of a lynched man hanging from a tree.

Many researchers say that exposing middle school and high school students to scientists from diverse backgrounds is essential to combating systemic racism.

But environmental scientists must confront discrimination not just in the halls of academia but in the field

“This is the extra labor Black people have to do in order to participate in something they’re interested in,” she

“Growing up, the only Black botanist I’d heard of was George Washington Carver,” said Williams, the scientist at Bucknell, who helped organize a Twitter campaign to highlight the achievements of Black botanists.

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INCLUSION: continued from page 6 The study sheds light on the film industry’s inclusivity while the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is taking more sweeping steps than it has before to encourage the industry. The academy this week announced new rules to mandate a certain level of diversity in nominated films and at the studios behind them. Smith, among others, has criticized those criteria as not rigorous enough. All but five of the top 100 films of 2019 would meet the Oscars’ standard of on-screen representation.

Some companies have been more proactive. Half of Universal Pictures’ 2019 releases, which included “Us,” “Queen & Slim” and “Ma,” starred female protagonists. The studio, the lone major studio headed by a woman in Donna Langley, also led in female directors, writers and producers, as well as lead roles from underrepresented groups. The Walt Disney Co., which dominated the box office in 2019, accounted for arguably the largest impact with diversely cast blockbusters like “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

directors at a pace far above that of the studios over the past decade.

“I wish they would have gone further because it’s more business as usual rather than we need to push the industry to think more critically about who they hire.”

Netflix, which only releases its films in brief theatrical runs fell outside the study’s scope, but still drew Smith’s praise for “ushering in a different reality” by hiring female

A study on 2020, Smith acknowledged, isn’t likely possible since the box office was shuttered for much of the year and most major releases have been postponed.

Other companies have reorganized at the top. MGM this summer revamped Orion Pictures as a hub for diverse moviemaking with producer Alana Mayo (formerly head of Michael B. Jordan’s production company) as its president.

“That represents what we need to see,” said Smith. “That reflects exactly what needs to be observed quickly if we’re going to see 2021 or 2022 look different than this 2019 report.”

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