Vol. 62 No. 46 | Thursday, November 17, 2022

Report: Tweets With Racial SlurS Soar Since Musk Takeover

By David Klepper Associated Press

Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a dig ital civil rights group reported Thursday, November 10.

Researchers at the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that the number of tweets con taining one of several different racial slurs soared in the week after Musk bought Twitter.

A racial epithet used to attack Black people was found more than 26,000 times, three times the average for 2022. Use of a slur that targets trans people increased 53%, while instances of an offensive term for homo sexual men went up 39% over the yearly average. Examples of offensive terms used to tar get Jews and Hispanics also increased.

All told, the researchers looked at nearly 80,000 English-

language tweets and retweets from around the world that contained one of the offensive terms they searched for.

“The figures show that despite claims from Twitter’s Head of Trust and Safety, Yoel Roth, that the platform had suc ceeded in reducing the num ber of times hate speech was being seen on Twitter’s search and trending page, the actual volume of hateful tweets has

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‘Wakanda Forever’: A Quest to Celebrate Lost Cultures

Reflections on the kingdom of Talokan

By Julian C. Chambliss Michigan State University

As someone who teaches and writes about Afrofuturism, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” I’m particularly excited about the introduction of Namor and the hid den kingdom of Talokan, which he leads.

The first “Black Panther” film adhered to a longstand ing practice in Afrofuturist stories and art by engaging in what I call “acts of recovery” – the process of reviv ing and celebrating elements of Black culture that were

not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.

A theory of time

The idea that African knowl edge and contributions to sci ence and culture have been erased and must be recovered is central to Afrofuturism. The term, which was coined in 1994, describes a cul tural movement that pulls from elements of science fiction, magical realism, speculative fic tion and African history.

Californians Paid Higher Gas Prices as Oil Companies Profited

By Edward Henderson California Black Media

Gas prices have a crippling hold on California drivers. As averages currently stand at $5.46 for regular and $5.80 for premium, what is the incentive for oil companies to lower their prices while their profits skyrocket?

California refiners Phillips 66 and Marathon reported profit increases up to 1,243% higher

than last year. BP spent $2.5 billion on share buybacks; a strategy companies use to increase the value of individual shares when they know demand for their product will increase. These profits come despite the fact prices of crude oil are going down.

“Big oil is making record profits by ripping off Californians. They said high prices were because of war, state taxes and maintenance, but now we

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destroyed or suppressed by colonization. This practice is often linked to “Sankofa,” an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana that roughly translates to “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.”

“Wakanda Forever” pulls from the past in the same way, but with a twist: Talokan is inspired

On its home page, the Afro-furist listserv, an email list organized by social scientist Alondra Nelson in 1998, pointed to this process of recov ery as a central tenet of the genre:

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Angela Bassett as Ramonda in a scene from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

spiked,’’ according to the analy sis from the center, a nonprofit with offices in the U.S. and United Kingdom.

Roth resigned Thursday, joining the large number of Twitter employ ees who have either resigned from Twitter or been laid off since Musk took control. A day before, Roth acknowledged the recent increase in hate speech on the site but said the platform had made significant prog ress in bringing the numbers down.

Wakanda:

“Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, cultural producers of the African diaspora composed unique visions on the world at hand and the world to come. This speculation has been called AfroFuturism – cultural pro duction that simultaneously references a past of abduction, displacement and alien-na tion; celebrates the unique aes thetic perspectives inspired by these fractured histories; and imagines the possible futures of black life and ever-widening definitions of ‘blackness.’”

This fascination with uncov ering the ways in which Black contributions have been erased and suppressed means that Afrofuturist works often mine the past as a first step

“We’ve put a stop to the spike in hateful conduct, but that the level of hateful activity on the service is now about 95% lower than it was before the acquisition,’’ Roth said in remarks broadcast live on Twitter.

“Changes that we’ve made and the proactive enforcement that we car ried out are making Twitter safer relative to where it was before.’’

An executive confirmed Roth’s res ignation to coworkers on an inter nal messaging board seen by The Associated Press on November 10.

On Oct. 31, Twitter announced that 1,500 accounts had been removed for posting hate speech. The com

toward creating visions of the future.

Afrofuturist scholars such as Kinitra Brooks even describe Afrofuturism as a theory of time. For her, the “present, past, and future” exist together, creating the opportunity to push against the systemic devaluation of Black people that occurred during slavery and Jim Crow segregation, and persists in contemporary anti-Black vio lence.

Looking back to see tomorrow This recovery can take many forms.

Several Black writers pub lished serialized novels of speculative fiction, such as Martin R. Delany’s “Blake: Or the Huts of America,” a slave revolt story written between 1859 and 1861. Pauline

pany also said it had greatly reduced the visibility of posts containing slurs, making them harder to find on the platform.

“We have actually seen hateful speech at times this week decline (asterisk)below(asterisk) our prior norms, contrary to what you may read in the press,’’ Musk tweeted last week.

Musk has described himself as a free speech absolutist, and he is widely expected to revamp Twitter’s content moderation policies. While he said no changes have been made so far, Musk has made significant layoffs at the company, raising

Hopkins’ “Of One Blood: Or, the Hidden Self,” published in 1903, tells the story of mixedrace Harvard medical stu dents who discover Telassar, a hidden city in Ethiopia, home to an advanced society possessing technology and mystical powers.

Both narratives refuse to depict Black culture as backwards or impotent, and instead celebrate Black empowerment and the rich cultural legacies of Black people.

Curator Ingrid Lafleur has long talked about how Afrofuturist visual aesthetics relies on recovering ancient African cosmology. You can see this practice in the work of musical artists such as Sun Ra, who used Egyptian sym bolism throughout his work, and visual artists such as

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questions about its ability to police misinformation and hate speech before the November 8 midterm election.

It may take some time to accurately assess the platform’s performance in the election and to determine whether Twitter has adopted a different strategy for content that violates its policies, said Renee DiResta, research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory.

“The civic integrity policy was unchanged,’’ DiResta said of Twitter under its new ownership. “Now, there is a difference between having a policy and enforcing a policy.’’

Kevin Sipp, who remixes and reimagines African cultural symbolism to create sculp tures and visual work that fuse past styles and symbols with contemporary practices. Simply put, a reverence for ancestral knowledge and culture is the beating heart of Afrofuturism, and has become an integral part of Afrofuturism’s mission to forge a better future.

Mesoamerica takes center stage

The first “Black Panther” film celebrated an array of African cultures.

Costume designer Ruth Carter deliberately infused elements from across the continent in every scene. For example, the headdress worn by Queen Ramonda, played by Angela Bassett, was inspired by the isicholo, a South African hat tradition ally associated with married women. And Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia wore clothing inspired by the Suri tribe.

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know that was all a facade – these high prices went straight to their bottom line,” said Gov. Newsom in a press release. “A price goug ing penalty will put these windfall profits back in the pockets of Californians.”

Newsom has done his part to help lower prices at the pump. His call for the early switch to winter-blend gasoline and demanding accountability from refin ers and oil companies doing business in California decreased prices by 88 cents from record highs a few months ago. Republicans, however, believe a different approach needs to be taken.

Assembly Chief Clerk Sue Parker and Secretary of the Senate Erika Contreras received a formal request from Republican members of the Assembly and Senate to have the Legislature recalled for a joint recess to discuss pressing matters including the consideration of legislation to suspend the state gas tax, establishing a gasoline supply reserve, and expediting permits to increase supply.

The request was denied by Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) in a let ter citing that “significant time and resources” had been dedicated to the issue, including providing rebates to help with the cost of

Shortly after Musk purchased Twitter, some users posted hate speech, seemingly to test the boundaries of the platform under its new owner. Within just 12 hours of Musk’s purchase being finalized, references to a specific racist epi thet used to demean Black people shot up by 500%, according to an analysis conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute, a Princeton, New Jersey-based firm that tracks disinformation.

Twitter did not immediately respond to messages seeking com ment on the findings of the new report.

And so the film highlighted African cultures not by depicting them as fragile or foundering, but as paragons of artistry and sophistication.

In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” these themes are explored both in the way the mantle of Black Panther pre sumably passes to Princess Shuri, and in the depiction of Namor and the kingdom of Talokan.

While Talokan is an under water society inspired by the myth of Atlantis, Marvel Studios has signaled that the people of Talokan sought ref uge underwater in response to colonial invasion.

By invoking the complexities of this history – and seem ingly leaning heavily on par allels to Mayan culture – the film celebrates a society that scholarship has long noted for its achievements in archi tecture, mathematics, astron omy and language.

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fuel and consumer goods. These funds are currently being distributed to quali fied residents. Atkins also cited that a reconvening of the Legislature would not leave enough time for any immediate aid since the California Constitution does not allow bills to be sent to the Governor’s desk after Nov. 15.

For those who electronically filed their taxes in 2020 and received a refund by direct deposit, their payment will come via direct deposit before Nov. 14. Golden State Stimulus, or GSS, recipients of 2021 are first in line to get their payments. Debit cards are being sent out in four groups organized in alpha betical order by last name. Remaining eligible recipi ents will receive payment through January.

In response to the blowback from reports of oil company profits, CEOs from Shell and Exxon have released state ments acknowledging a need for change. Some have been more direct than others with their commentary.

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden stated, “I think we should be prepared to accept that our industry will be looked at for raising taxes in order to fund the transfers to those who need it most.”

Exxon CEO Darren Woods said “There has been dis cussion in the US about our industry returning some of our profits directly to the American people. That’s exactly what we’re doing in

accomplishments. But in popular culture, there’s little attention given to this cul tural landscape.

Namor and the kingdom he leads are poised to remind a global audience of the rich world of Mesoamerica that thrived – until European contact beginning in 1502 led to conquest, decline and eradication.

Today, immigration, trade and drug trafficking domi nate discussions of Central America and Mexico in the U.S. media. This film, on the other hand, invites the viewer to appreciate the profound cultural legacy of Mexican and Central American civi lizations.

Julian C. Chambliss is Professor of English and the Val Berryman Curator of History at the MSU Museum at Michigan State University. His research interests focus on race, culture, and power in real and imagined spaces. This article originally appeared on TheConversation.com. Printed with permission.

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California drivers acknowl edge gas prices are high, however many feel they don’t have reliable alterna tives.

Milan Finnie, 28, lives in the Mission District of San Francisco where gas has been between $5.50 and $6.39 a gallon. “There were places I wanted to go but gas was too expensive. I’ve started to hear that phrase a lot more often from friends as well. I remember feeling limited. It limits me from doing things I need to do and also extending myself for recreation,” Finnie told California Black Media.

Parking issues also caused a lot of extra driving for Finnie. San Francisco’s public transportation sys tem provides some options. However, as a young Black woman walking alone, Finnie has experienced moments where she hasn’t felt safe.

“Depending on the time of the night, I don’t want to do that. The later it gets, the more people are prone to do something unpredictable. I try to keep a really open eye. In my neighborhood there is a high level of prostitu tion. I personally don’t feel comfortable being out late at night unless I’m extremely covered or accompanied by someone because I have been asked if I was ‘work ing’. The safest thing would be to drive, but gas prices are high,” Finnie said.

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Black People and Black Friday

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

First, let’s remind everyone that “Black Friday” has nothing to do with Black People. “Black” represents the color of money when profits are up, just as “red” represents the color of loss when profits are down. The irony is the degree of partici pation “Black People” spend their dollars on Black Friday with no benefit other than what appears to be personal bargains.

Let’s be reminded that Black People spend over 3 trillion dollars a year on just about everything. However, our spending is not focused, in spite of efforts from a number of our young people using the internet to talk about economics and wealth building.

Well, let’s just start where we are. Do we really need to jump into Black Friday spending? Do we need the “stuff” many of us are buying?

Could those dollars be used to help with our needs or to help the needs of someone else? Did you know that over 99 percent of the advertising dollars for Black Friday do not go to Black newspapers or Black media outlets?

Why these questions? Let us remember the Montgomery Bus Boycott which lasted for more than 300 days. Because Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on the bus and all Black people were affected by the same problem, Black people made a decision to walk and not ride the buses. Many were fired from their menial jobs which were bread and life support to a people who already were living on less than enough.

Those people created such an economic impact by “focusing” their collective efforts, that they won. Question: When will we remember and put to use the lessons of the past since some among us are trying to turn back the clock on civil rights, voting rights, Social Security, and everything else that means life and death to so many of us?

We, the collective, need to move toward creating our own real “Black Fridays” by how we spend dollars every day. Do we need that fast food stop, the junk foods, alcohol, and cigarettes? Those who smoke would give themselves a pay raise just by quitting. Are we watching the growing trend to reduce all corporate dollars being directed to non-profits which becomes a “write-off” rather than spending corporate “marketing” dollars with us as they do with other consumers?

Now that we know that “Black Lives Mat ter” and that “Black Votes Matter”, let’s really make ”Black Fridays Matter’’ by looking at and rethinking how we spend our trillions of dollars. Let us remember that there are three things that Corporate America understands: (1) lost profits, (2) bad publicity, and (3) votes cast against their interest. By influencing the last two we can move the needle once again on pub lic policies like Voting Rights, Healthcare and who sits in the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate. The Senate is affecting our lives. Let us hear from you on this matter.

“My Truth”: A DREAM DEFERRED

By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

“Harlem”

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? – Langston Hughes

Another election has come and gone and there’s another one waiting around the corner! Wednesday morning quar terbacking was in full effect as everyone, yes, everyone I talked to; had something to say. If only.

Why?

WTH?

How?

What were they thinking?

If I woulda, coulda, shoulda Next time… And I even got a few, I told you… So, what’s a person to do? Which brings me to my truth. Some might say democracy is about to explode. The Honorable Rev. Jesse Jackson, almost 40 years ago, told us to, “Keep Hope Alive.”

If you’re like me, you need a message today. You need a sign. You need something that will help you get over the hump, because for me every day, not just Wednesday, has become “hump day” as I attempt to grow and bring others along with me. As we prepare for the next election there has to be some tough, hard and insightful conversations.

Some people need to be hired, fired, retrained, educated, while others need to have a come-to-their-inspiration meeting because things can’t keep going on the way they have been going if this world is going to get better. Then too, there is a conversation that has to be had with that person in the mirror. Begin there and see what happens!

This commentary originally appeared in Texas Metro News.

Post Election Vision: The History of the Party System to 2022

By Mark Ahearn

We have always been a two party republic.

At no time in our history have we ever been a representative democracy.

The party system began with the Hamiltonians and the Jeffersonians immediately after the Constitution of 1789. The party system took shape for many reasons, one of which was to reconcile the hypocrisy of slavery to statements in the Declaration of Independence as well as provide an eco nomic framework between “independent” states. It was a blend of social interests as well as economic interests.

The Bill of Rights did not acknowledge the rights of slaves even though “all men are created equal” in the document of 1776.

A meld of economic, social, and govern ing administrative issues was necessary in order to keep the nation in one piece throughout its foundation. Over the years, in all circumstances, domestic and foreign, the parties become a cultural blend of eco nomic and social concerns without actually representing anyone… Without actually representing anyone!

High moral sentiments have come from great leaders of course, but these ideas were only expressed (and actualized) from the context of a party ideology. In fact, it was Lincoln who reconciled the “all men created equal” in the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution using the 13th amendment. Even then a new party was used and the logistics of “direct representation” for all Americans has yet to be achieved 246 years later. The parties

have morphed and shifted into every con tortion to get the most votes, especially using ideas of “patriotism” and “democ racy” ... As if these parties represent either!

Let us summarize exactly what a “party” in the “party system” is!

A “party” is an amalgam of social as well as economic interests in a cultural blend that gives all Americans the impression that they are “represented.” The system itself creates the divisions necessary so that the media can shift the focus from social issues to economic issues and back again. We are misled into thinking that only one party actually stands for the very best interests of both. The parties are nothing but “cultural inventions’’ primarily intended to keep power in the hands of a select few.

The parties of today are no different than the Jeffersonians and the Hamiltonians with the same conflicts over the state’s rights and how a national banking system should be run. None of those elected in 2022 (based on the platforms of MAGA Republicans or the Biden Democrats) actu ally lead any American to own, operate, or maintain, the very best of a fully represen tative system.

A vision for direct representation is miss ing in every state and every district of our nation.

Without this vision, “democracy” does not exist in a two party republic such as it is today.

Time’s Up for Clarence Thomas Being on the Supreme Court

By Donald M. Suggs

From the allegations of sexual

politically active wife, to his

been synonymous with controversy.

It began after his nomination in July 1991 to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush. Thomas was selected to replace retiring civil rights icon, and the court’s first African American justice, Thurgood Marshall. Who can forget the contentious con firmation hearing — and Anita Hill’s testimony about alleged sexual harass ment — that immediately followed?

The controversy also stems from his inexplicable, confusing, and contrarian views on race in America. From his early years to his overall performance during his 30-year tenure on the court, his rul ings have justifiably earned strong dis dain, even loathing among most Black Americans, as well as many Hispanics and women.

The calculation of Republicans at the time, to place a young, reliably con servative Black person in the so-called ‘Black Seat’ that was held by liberal justice Thurgood Marshall, for more than 30 years, has proven to exceed the right’s wildest expectations. Thomas (only 43 when he came to the court) has repeatedly supported policies that have helped maintain the status of dis enfranchised minority communities.

Thomas’ ascendancy to the court has created particularly disastrous conse quences for Black America’s aspiration to move forward in American soci ety. His response to criticism, while not unexpected based on his history, still shows an almost pugnacious and unyielding indifference to the plight of Black people in the United States — a condition that has plagued them since the nation’s founding.

Now, he is joined on the Supreme Court by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a proud Black woman, who was con firmed by the Senate despite a wild and disingenuous smear campaign against her by some Republican senators on the Judicial Committee.

Remember, Thomas had succeeded a judicial giant on the court, someone who championed equal justice for all under the law during his long years as a Supreme Court Justice. The Senate confirmed civil rights litigator Thurgood Marshall as the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court on August 30, 1967, following his nomination by President Lyndon B. Johnson. He had led the NAACP legal team that in 1954 won Brown vs. Board of Education, a

historic landmark decision that invali dated the concept of segregated public schools under the 14th Amendment — a constitutional amendment that had been enacted in 1868 after the Civil War, almost exactly a century before.

A majority on the Senate Demo-craticcontrolled Judiciary Com-mittee reported that nominee Marshall, “demonstrated those qualities we admire in members of our highest judi cial tribunal…along with a balanced approach to controversial and compli cated national problems.”

In contrast to Clarence Thomas, Judge Jackson embraces her role as a Black person.

The actions of right-wing racists — despite their praise, even adulation — show what they really think about Clarence Thomas and the millions of Americans who look like him. They consider him and his fellow Black Republican Tim Scott, the U.S. Senator from South Carolina, exploitable, as “useful idiots.”

Clarence Thomas has been a controversial figure since day one — and it’s time for him to step down from the United States Supreme Court.

harassment by Anita Hill and his ethically questionable behavior and connections with his

commitment to upholding laws that do harm to the Black community, Thomas’ name has long

San Diego’ s Afro-Diaspora Day Party

By Malachi Kudura Contributing Writer

Sunday, November 13, 2022, was the AfroDiaspora Day Party held at Quartyard near the Gaslamp District. This event had music, ven dors, food, games, drinks, and more. Many of the partygoers wore beautiful African-tailored attire.

Some of the vendors in attendance were, Abule Afro Market & Eatery, Tanjah Love Photography, Oba Beard Oil, and Beholder.

DJ Kentwizzy, DJ Vag, Danny G and Fly Zulu provided the music. They collectively played the latest AfroBeat and dancehall hits that kept the celebration on the dancefloor, with people unable to ignore the vibes.

Samantha Tirella was asked why she came to this event. She said, “I came to connect with people who also have a love for African music, food, and culture. To me, Afro-Diaspora is the unification of both Africans and AfricanAmericans.”

“I’m from Eretria, and since I came to San Diego these events help me feel connected to home,’’ she continued.

70-year-old San Diego native Janet Thomas said, “I came to this event because I love the food and dancing to the music. I’ve been doing ballroom ballet dancing for over 30 years, but Afro-Beat has a different groove.”

According to Wikipedia, “The African dias pora refers to communities of people out side of the United States who are descended from people of African descent who were enslaved in the United States or its proceed ing European colonies along the east coast of North America.”

Afro-Panda Entertainment founder said, “We created San Diego’s first Afro-Diaspora Day Party, to celebrate Africa’s music, food, and its people. We are very excited about putting together more events like this soon.”

The full house showed the need and desire for people to feel the connection to Africa and the energy it brings. From Jollof Rice and Goat to the many African fashions and jewelry dis played by the vendors, this event gave all that attended a sense of African unity at its best.

PHOTO: Malachi Kudura

Affordable Housing Development Opens in Mid-City

By Anita Lightfoot County of San Diego County

The County and City of San Diego Housing Commission, along with public and private partners, cel ebrated the grand open ing today of an affordable housing community in City Heights. The Harris Family Senior Residence and MidCity Family Apartments will provide homes for over 200 low-income residents.

The $85 million project fea tures 78 two- and three-bed room units for families and 117 one-bedroom units for seniors 62 years of age and older. Qualifying households can earn no more than 40-60 percent of the average area income.

The County con tributed more than $4 million to the project through the Innovative Housing Trust Fund. Amenities include a club house with kitchen and lounge space,

tot-lot play area, commu nity garden space, BBQ area, a pet area and laundry facil ities.

Across the region, the County of San Diego is supporting more than a dozen projects that are cur rently under construction. Combined, the develop ments will add more than 950 affordable housing units in local communities.

The Harris Family Senior Residence and MidCity Family Apartments aligns with the County’s Framework for Ending Homelessness, which was

approved by the Board last year.

As part of the framework, the County has committed to investing more than $53 million to create supportive housing for persons with a serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Library Cards Become Golden Ticket to Help Reentry

By Gig Conaughton County of San Diego

It’s like a ticket to a better life—and it comes in the form of a simple card.

A new program designed to help people who have spent time in County detention facilities successfully return to their commu nities and build brighter futures has issued more than 120 library cards in its first year.

The library card program started in October 2021 as a pilot program for women at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility. It proved so successful that it has already been expanded to all county detention and reentry facil ities.

For example, they can start the path to earning a free high school diploma through the Library High School. And they can check out “Tech Connect” Chromebook laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots and get a free year

Santee branch, said she talked with a man who received a reentry library card when he came to the library to pick up his “Tech Connect” Chrome laptop.

“He was very thankful,” Vagani said. “We chatted a bit about what the library had to offer. That’s when he told me he knew this would change his life.”

Californians Spurn Sports Gambling Initiatives on Election Day

By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media

On Election Day, Golden State voters emphatically rebuked the sports gambling initiatives on the ballot.

With 67% of the ballots counted at press time, according to the Associated Press (AP), 83.31% or 5,628,855 California voters voted against Proposition 27, which would have legalized online sports gambling. The initiative was backed by gambling-indus try titans Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, PENN Entertainment, and WynnBet.

Prop 27 was the second least successful ballot measure in the last 30 years, based on the percentage of yes votes. Nearly 17% or 1,127,983 voters marked “yes.” The bal lot was opposed by over 50 of California’s Native American tribes who said Internet sports wagering would harm gambling busi ness at tribal casinos statewide.

Greg Sarri, chairman of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria Tribe in the Bay Area, a member of the Coalition for Safe Responsible Gambling, No on Prop 27, said the No on 27 campaign is thank ful voters stood with state Indian tribes and downed the proposition supported by the gambling companies.

“Today’s vote is a show of support for tribal self-reliance and a total rejection of corpo rate greed,” Sarris said in an election night statement.

Anthony Roberts, Tribal Chairman of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in northern California, said No on 27’s polling before the Nov. 8 election revealed Californians do not support online sports betting.

“Voters have real and significant concerns about turning every cellphone, laptop, and tablet into a gambling device,” Roberts said, “and the resulting addiction, and exposure to children.”

Another sports wagering measure – this one supported by dozens of Indian tribes -- was also smacked down. Proposition 26 would have legalized sports betting at tribal casinos and allowed them to offer craps

and roulette. According to the AP though, 69.71% or 4,665,484 voters marked “no” on their ballot to the question of whether they supported the initiative, while 30.39% or 2,036,734 Californians marked “yes.”

Santa Monica voter Clint Thompson, 39, doesn’t gamble but voted in favor of Prop 26 and opposed Prop 27.

“I wanted the tribes to keep money,” Thompson said. “I feel like it’s hard for them to make money. Any possible hustle they can do on tribal lands, they should have it.”

The runup to Election Day saw advertise ments for and against both of the proposi tions overwhelm the airwaves and digital platforms. The campaigns combined waged the most expensive ballot measure contest in U.S. history — spending nearly half a bil lion dollars.

Both campaigns sought support from various individuals and entities across California. Many civil rights organizations, including the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California, the Black Business Association, CaliforniaHawaii State Conference of the NAACP, and the California African American Chamber of Commerce supported Prop 26.

Voter rejection of the gambling initia tives leaves the largest market in America, California, out of reach to legal sports bet ting.

Nathan Click, the Prop 27 campaign spokes person, told media the coalition knew pass ing Prop 27 would be an uphill battle, but they remain committed to it.

“This campaign has underscored our resolve to see California follow more than half the country in legalizing safe and responsible online sports betting,” Click said.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and County Library teamed up to add library cards to reen try services. The library card program hopes to help peo ple coming home improve their lives by giving them access—not just to books, but to all County Library programs, and to create “lifelong learners.”

of internet service to help with job searches, education and training.

Because they don’t need any other identification to get the library card and the access it brings, the program offers immediate hope, a sense of belonging and com munity.

County Library officials said the program has been wel comed.

Liz Vagani, manager of Library’s

Posters promot ing the library card program are placed in County detention facili ties. People can complete the application pro cess through their counselors. Library staff issue the card—an ID packaged with a list of services and library branch locations. The packet is stored with the applicant’s belongings and given to them upon release—mean ing every one of them can rejoin their communities with a card in hand.

For more information about the Sheriff’s Department Reentry Services, visit the division’s at sdsheriff.gov. To learn more about the San Diego County Library sys tem, go to its website at sdcl. org.

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Recession Worries Imperil Corporate Pledges To Black Community

Russia Transfers Brittney Griner to Dreaded Penal Colony

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr National Correspondent

Russian authorities have trans ferred Brittney Griner to the coun try’s dreaded penal colony, a move that, while expected, she and her family had hoped could be avoided. Attorneys for Griner said they don’t expect to know her exact location for a couple of weeks.

Russian officials jailed Griner in February when authorities arrested her at a Moscow airport after find ing a small amount of cannabis oil in her luggage. A court convicted Griner in August of trying to smuggle narcotics. She received a nineyear sentence, which an appeals court upheld last month.

Many of the nation’s largest corporations promised tens of billions of dollars two years ago to support economic growth and new opportunities for Black businesses and individuals.

The pledges were a part of a move ment to combat racial injustice after the murder of George Floyd and as a result of national protests tied to systemic racism. Now, new sustainability research raises concerns about whether companies will use an impending economic downturn as an excuse not to fulfill their commitments.

As part of the KPMG 2022 U.S. CEO Outlook, rethinking environmen tal, social, and governance (ESG) efforts is the leading action U.S. companies are applying to counter a recession.

Nearly 60% of 400 CEOs in America reported that if such a slump occurs, they plan to pause or reconsider their ESG efforts in the next six months. Some 33% disclosed that they have already done that, and 9% plan to. 70% of those quizzed also reported that they observed ESG programs advance the financial per formance of their companies.

To boot, the 70% was almost twice as large as the percentage from the survey last year, Politico reported. The U.S. portion of the survey included firms with at least $500 mil lion in revenues, with 36% depicting companies with a minimum of $10 billion in revenue. The businesses

operate in 11 industries, including asset management, automotive, banking, infrastructure, manufac turing, and technology.

On the corporate equity pledges front, reports have estimated the post-George Floyd commitments have ranged from as low as $50 billion to as high as $200 billion, based on research by Black Enterprise. Many of those pledges reportedly come from financial insti tutions, including giant banks.

However, some observers have noted that after the fanfare of the com panies making these vows subsid ed, they have not publicly reported updates on their commitments. The announced pledges ranged from helping Black companies grow to assisting Black individuals in mak ing big-ticket purchases like buy ing homes.

The Politico survey, taken this summer and just released, included questions to CEOs on several issues, including how sustainability impacts profitability, environmental activity, and business prospects.

William Michael Cunningham, an economist and owner of Creative Investment Research in Washington, D.C., told Black Enterprise that the findings suggest that the slow down in ESG activity will reduce Black Lives Matter commitments.

“Our firm believes there was never an authentic desire on the part of most corporations to make racial equity pledges because of the nega tive pushback that they anticipated, or thought they would get, from the white consumer base.”

Smithsonian to Exhibit Chadwick

Boseman’s Black Panther Costume

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr National Correspondent

A new exhibition debuting next spring at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther hero costume.

“Afrofuturism: A History of Black

Futures,” opens on March 24, 2023, and features the late actor’s iconic gear. Black Panther counts as the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream American comics, and the film is the first major cine matic production on the character.

“Investigating Afrofuturist expres sion through art, music, activism and more, this exhibition explores and reveals Afrofuturism’s historic and poignant engagement with African American his tory and popular culture,” Smithsonian officials wrote in a news release.

“From the enslaved looking to the cosmos for freedom to popular sci-fi stories inspiring Black astronauts, to the musical influence of Sun Ra, OutKast, P-Funk

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden had directed all in the administra tion to prevail on her “Russian cap tors” to improve Griner’s treatment and the conditions many must endure in the country’s penal colony. Individuals who’ve spent time at one of Russia’s infamous penal col onies reported that prisoners aren’t allowed outside contact for weeks.

The colonies are notorious for cor rections officers’ repeated abuse of prisoners, violence among inmates, lack of food, and inadequate sani-

tation. Confirmed reports said the United States government had offered to swap the so-called “Merchant of Death” Viktor Bout for Griner and another imprisoned American, Paul Whelan. Bout, who’s serving a 25-year federal prison sentence and notorious for his desire to kill Americans, reportedly has been at the top of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wish list.

“We communicated a substantial offer that we believe could be suc cessful based on a history of con versations with the Russians,” a senior administration official said earlier this year. “We communicat ed that many weeks ago, in June.”

The families of Whelan, who Russia has held for alleged espionage since 2018, and WNBA star Griner, jailed in Moscow for drug possession since February, have urged the White House to secure their release, in-

cluding via a prisoner exchange, if necessary, the report stated.

During her court testimony, Griner said she’s still unsure how canna bis oil ended up in her luggage. She said a doctor recommended canna bis oil for her injuries on the bas ketball court.

“I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” Griner said, adding that she was aware of the Russian law outlawing cannabis oil and that she had not intended to break it.

“I didn’t have any intention to use or keep in my possession any sub stance that is prohibited in Russia,” Griner said.

U.S. officials continue to wait for word from the Russian govern ment on whether they will accept the swap.

Texas Judge Stops Student Loan Forgiveness Program

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr National Correspondent

A federal judge in Texas bent to the will of a few and struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program that offered relief to at least 40 million bor rowers. The conservative group, Job Creators Network Foundation, filed the lawsuit against the plan on behalf of two individuals who didn’t qualify for relief under Biden’s program. There remains another legal challenge to the plan.

“We strongly disagree with the District Court’s ruling on our stu dent debt relief program, and the Department of Justice has filed

an appeal,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

“The President and this Administration are determined to help working, and middle-class Americans get back on their feet, while our opponents – backed by extreme Republican special interests – sued to block mil lions of Americans from getting much-needed relief,” she stated.

White House officials maintain that the secretary of education received power from Congress to discharge student loan debt under the 2003 HEROES Act.

“The program is thus an unconsti tutional exercise of Congress’s leg islative power and must be vacat ed,” wrote Judge Mark Pittman, a Donald Trump nominee. “In this country, we are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone,” he continued.

Under the president’s plan, bor rowers who earned less than $125,000 in either 2020 or 2021 and married couples or heads of households who made less than $250,000 annually in those years are eligible to have up to $10,000 of their

federal student loan debt forgiv en. If a qualifying borrower also received a federal Pell grant, the individual would receive as much as $20,000 of debt forgiveness.

In October, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals placed an admin istrative hold on Biden’s forgive ness program based on a suit filed by six GOP-led states. In the most recent case in Texas, one plain tiff did not qualify for the student loan forgiveness program because the federal government does not hold her loans. The other plaintiff is only eligible for $10,000 in debt relief because he did not receive a Pell grant.

They argued that they could not voice their disagreement with the program’s rules because the admin istration did not put it through a formal notice-and-comment rule-making process under the Administrative Procedure Act.

“This ruling protects the rule of law which requires all Americans to have their voices heard by their federal government,” said Elaine Parker, president of the Job Creators Network Foundation, in a statement.

CNN reported that major Trump donor and former Home Depot CEO Bernie Marcus founded Job Creators Network Foundation.

and more, this exhibition covers the broad and impactful spectrum of Afrofuturism.”

Through the 4,300-square-foot temporary exhibition, visitors will view a variety of objects from Afrofuturism pioneers, including Octavia Butler’s typewriter, Nichelle Nichols’ Star Trek uniform as the character Lt. Nyoto Uhura and Nona Hendryx’s spacesuit-inspired costume worn while per forming with LaBelle. The exhibi tion also utilizes select objects to elevate stories that speak to Black liberation and social equality, such as Trayvon Martin’s flight suit from

Experience Aviation, and his child hood dream of being an astronaut.

“Trayvon Martin’s flight suit tells the story of a dream of space flight ended tragically by earthbound violence,” said Kevin Young, the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“We are honored to tell more of Trayvon’s story, exploring his love of flight and mechanics and his fondness for science and technolo gy. Afrofuturism charts the joy of a rich, imagined future, often in the face of injustice.”

Since its opening in 2016, NMAAHC has supported conversations, col lections and initiatives surround ing Afrofuturism.

“Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures” will be on view in the museum’s Bank of America Special Exhibitions Gallery from March 24, 2023, through March 2024.

For more details about the new exhibition and to sign up for addi tional updates, visit the museum’s Afrofuturism website nmaahc.si. edu/explore/exhibitions/afrofutur ism.

Protests in 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, led to billions in corporate commitments to combat racial injustice.

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A Doctor Discusses the

By Dr. Jerry Abraham

Thanksgiving is next week, and Christmas is around the corner. The holiday season has officially arrived. Now that the updated booster is authorized for individuals as young as five, we’re even closer to ensuring the whole family is protected during fall and winter when the spread of respiratory viruses is at its peak.

The booster has been updated to strengthen protection against the original coronavirus strain while also targeting the dominant Omicron subvariants that have recently spread widely and continue to infect many. We all need to get boosted, and there are groups we need to ensure are protected –children five years and older, older adults and those most at risk for serious infection.

As for our older adults, your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 goes up as you age, and COVID-19 booster doses can help lower the risk of severe illness, long-term effects, hospitalization and death. This means less strain on our hospitals, less risk to our most vulnerable populations and less worry for you and your loved ones this holiday season. .

A recent study found that overall life expectancy for Californians decreased by three years and noted higher-than-average decreases in life expectancy for Hispanic and Black Californians due to their exposure to higher COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death rates. That’s why older adults are encouraged to prioritize vaccination to stay safer from severe outcomes and achieve your highest level of health and well-being.

And for parents, many of you are feeling fear and uncertainty around getting your children vaccinated and boosted because you want to be sure you make the best choice for your children’s health and fut-

ures. Misinformation that is largely spread online and on social media amplifies apprehension and confusion about vaccines.

But the facts speak for themselves: vaccines and boosters have undeniable benefits. These tools are what is best for your children as we continue to fight against COVID19. To prevent severe outcomes, including long COVID, I strongly recommend all parents consider getting their children vac cinated and boosted. If you remain uncer tain, don’t hesitate to speak with your child’s doctor and get the facts from someone you trust.

Everyone five and older is eligible to get the updated booster at least two months following their last dose, whether that was their primary series or following a booster dose. Getting vaccinated and boosted low ers the risk of contracting spreading and getting severely ill from COVID-19.

The updated boosters will help children’s and older adults’ immune systems fight off a wider variety of variants that we most like ly will see during the flu season. The boost er is similar to flu vaccines, where the com ponents of the flu vaccine are updated to help protect against the specific flu viruses circulating that year. Similarly, COVID-19 boosters are updated to protect us against the newest variants of COVID-19.

If you are under-vaccinated or unvaccinated, the risk of complications and death increases. Get vaccinated and boosted to protect older loved ones, young children, immunocompromised friends, family and neighbors.

Wearing a mask in public indoor spaces also helps slow the spread of many differ ent respiratory viruses including RSV, flu and COVID-19. Everyday preventa tive actions like staying home when you feel sick, frequent handwashing, covering your cough, avoiding close contact with sick people, wearing a mask in public indoor spaces and getting vaccinated or boost ed can help protect you and your family, especially as we head into the colder months.

To schedule an appointment for a vaccination or a booster, visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

Dr. Jerry P Abraham is the Director of Kedren Vaccines in South Los Angeles and serves as the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles Academy of Family Physicians, Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Trustee of the California Medical Association, and Councilor on Constitution & Bylaws for our American Medical Association. Dr. Abraham is a Family & Community Medicine Physician, Global Injury Epidemiologist, and Medical Quality Specialist.

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Got Vaccine Questions? The County Has Answers

Vaccine FAQ’s From the County of San Diego

I never get sick. Why do I need the vaccine?

You can feel healthy and still spread the virus that causes COVID-19. Vaccination helps your body fight the virus, making you much less likely to get COVID-19 and spread it to others.

If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need the vaccine?

Yes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you get vaccinated, even if you had COVID-19 - even if you have recovered from COVID-19 infection - because it provides added protection against COVID-19 infection. Current evidence suggests that the risk of getting infected again is low in the months after initial infection but may increase with time due to decreasing immunity.

How much do COVID-19 vaccinations cost?

COVID-19 vaccines are provided at no cost through all County-hosted sites. Call 2-1-1 to connect with your healthcare provider or make a vaccination appointment at a County of San Diego site at sandiegocounty.gov. Insurance is not required to receive the vaccine at Countyhosted sites.

How do I find out if I am eligible?

Check the COVID-19 vaccine webpage: coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine.

What is the difference between monovalent and bivalent vaccines?

Monovalent vaccines offer protection against one strain of a virus. A bivalent vaccine offers protection against two strains or variations of a virus.

The COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, also referred to as “updated boosters,” contains two messen ger RNA (mRNA) components of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The vaccine has one original strain and one common strain between BA.4 and BA.5 omicron sub-variants. Effective September 1, 2022, Pfizer and Moderna booster doses for those 5 and 6 years of age and older, respective ly,* will be bivalent. Primary series and booster doses for those younger than 5 and 6 years of age, respectively, will continue to be the original monovalent vaccine.**

*The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 5 years of age. The Moderna COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individ uals 6 years of age and older.

**The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use as a single, monovalent booster dose in individuals 18 years of age and older, if they have not previously received a COVID-19 booster.

If I am immunocompromised, should I get an additional primary dose and booster?

For people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, the CDC recommends getting an “additional” primary dose and a “booster.” For more information and vaccination schedule, please refer to the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility webpage at sandiegocounty.gov.

What does “Completed Primary Vaccine Series” and “up-to-date” vaccine series mean? Primary Vaccine Series

You have a “Completed Primary Vaccine Series” for COVID-19 when you have received:

Two doses of mRNA vaccine (i.e., Pfizer or Moderna); OR

Two doses of Novavax; OR

One dose of Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen; OR 4. One dose of a single-dose vaccine, or two doses of a two-dose vaccine, that are authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for emergency use; OR 5. Two doses (or any combination) of a two-dose vaccine that are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, FDA-authorized, or WHO emergency use listed.

Up-to-Date Vaccines Series

You are considered “up-to-date” for COVID-19 vaccines when:

1. It has been at least 2 week s since you received your second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax) or after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen), AND 2. It has been more than 5 months since you received your second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna), and 4 months after your first booster, or more than 2 months from a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen), and a booster shot has been admin istered. At this time, one booster is required to be considered up-to-date.

Do I still have to wear a mask in public after I receive the vaccine?

You should follow all COVID-19 public health safety recommendations. Visit the Face Coverings page at sandiegocounty.gov for an up-to-date list of settings where face coverings are required.

SOURCE: sandiegocounty.gov

HEALTHY LIVING

5 Mistakes to Avoid with Medicare Open Enrollment

By Kate Ashford NerdWallet

Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but many find the process chal lenging. Here are some common Medicare open enrollment mis takes:

1. NOT CHECKING YOUR DOCTORS FOR

2023

Before you decide to stick with the plan you’re in, make sure your preferred medical providers are still in the plan’s network in 2023. This may require some legwork on your part, since websites and pro vider directories aren’t always up to date.

“The best thing I would advise is to call the doctor’s office and just confirm with them,’’ says Evan Tunis, president of Florida Healthcare Insurance.

2.

NOT COMPARING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS

It pays to plug your drugs into Medicare.gov to see what plans they suggest for you. Pro tip: If you log into your account at Medicare.gov, your medication history is already there.

“It makes it much easier for them to shop for the next year,’’ says Katy Votava, president and founder of Goodcare, a consult ing firm focused on the economics of Medicare. “They don’t have to

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tediously put everything in line by line and milligram by milligram.’’

3. THINKING ALL DOCTORS WILL TAKE YOUR PPO PLAN

People sometimes think that because they have a Medicare Advantage PPO, they’ll be able to see any doctor they want. But pro viders don’t always take out-ofnetwork coverage.

“Providers can just refuse some one at the point of service if they don’t want to bill the plan,’’ Tunis says.

For full provider choice, choos ing Original Medicare with Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, “is the most prudent

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solution,’’ Tunis says.

4. BEING SWAYED BY THE SPLASHY ADS

Medicare open enrollment sea son means Medicare commercials galore. But shopping for your health coverage is about more than the side benefits. “They don’t cover that much dental,’’ Votava says. “Hearing aid coverage is also very limited, and that’s not the reason to change your plan, so be very careful.’’

More important, Votava says, is making sure the plan covers your

doctors and prescriptions for the next year.

5. WAITING TOO LONG TO ASK FOR HELP

Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7, but you don’t want to wait until the last day - or even the last week - to start your research. If you have questions, you can get help. Counselors at State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) programs can offer free assistance,but they get busy. You can find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org.

Local Teens Honored for their Accomplishments, Passions

The San Diego County Public Defender’s Office recognized the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego County during its fifth annual awards cer

emony. In partnership with the San Diego Public Library, the awards event was held Thursday at the Shiley Special Events Suite at the City of San Diego Central Library. Preuss School senior, Jasmine Matthews; Kaizer Jones, 17, Morse High School senior, Kaizer Jones; and San Pasqual High junior, Naeem Miller were among the more than 155 nominees who were selected.

The program recognizes San Diego youth ages 13-19 for their contributions and efforts in 25 categories including environmental advocacy, arts and culture, technology, civic involve ment, entrepreneurship, courage to overcome adver sity and other outstanding accomplishments. The 25 teens were selected from a pool after virtual interviews and a review of supplemen tal materials by a panel from the Public Defender’s Office. All students interviewed received a certificate of rec ognition for the honor of being considered.

“Demonstrating courage, spirit and tenacity, these 25 teens are leading the way to a successful future with creative, smart solutions both for their lives and our community,” said Public Defender Randy Mize.

Elected officials, includ ing San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe, Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, Councilmember Joe LaCava, Councilmember Raul Campillo, and Mayor Todd Gloria were present to congratulate the teens.

Among the remarkable teens were:

Jasmine Matthews

Kaizer

Jasmine

Naeem

The 25 remarkable teens also include: Ellen Xu, Katie Tran, Kyle Tianshi, Keala MinnaChoe, Lucia Perez Valles, Andres Garcia, Charlee Miller, Vedant Nahar, Renee Wang, Angel Martinez, Evan Noseworthy, Nicolette Luna, Lea Nepomuceno, Sofie Muneer, Roberto Cone, Livia Iacobelli, Roshan Shah, Ella Kim, Alurah Chappell, Makena Stumpo, and Reed Ganzer.

Visit the San Diego County Newscenter to read up each teen’s remarkable accom plishments at www.coun tynewscenter.com.

L.A.’s Charles R. Drew Univ. Launches M.D. Program

By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media

The pandemic highlighted racial disparities in the health care delivery system for Black people and the lack of representation in health care occupations – consider ing Black people only made up about 3% of California’s active patient care physi cians in 2020 despite making up roughly 6.5% of the state’s overall population.

The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) has taken a

huge step toward a remedy for this issue by launching an independent, four-year medical degree (MD) pro gram. This is the first and only program of its kind in a

historically Black institution west of the Mississippi. It is one of four U.S. historically Black medical colleges.

Matthews, 17, Preuss School senior, won the award for Perseverance.

Kaizer Jones

Jones, 17, Morse High School senior, received the Personal Determination award.

Naeem Miller

Miller, 16, is a junior at San Pasqual High School. He received the award for Environmental Activist.

SOURCE: Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

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She’s Worthy” Dinner Uplifts Lemon Grove’s Single Mothers

By Olga Auclair Founder/Director Olga’s Closet

On November 13, 2022, the House of Restoration Community Connection put on their annual “She’s Worthy.”

Thanksgiving din ner for local Lemon Grove single mothers and their families.

Mrs. Lavada England connected with many local businesses to show these women they ARE supported in the community.

Mrs. England and her business partner, Curtis, from Camp Curtis, and the owner of Olga’s Closet, Olga Auclair, were able to put together an amazing event. Single moms and children were able to expe rience a lovely day filled with

painting, fun games, a petting zoo, and a dear storytelling by “The Golden Brown Fairy Godmother” herself! Donations were provided for raffle games all day long.

It takes a village! A special “Thank you” to our donors, who made this day possible. Thanksgiving dinner was pro vided by donations along with turkey donations from a local restaurant, Giaradin’s, and cooked by Essie Mae’s Catering. Camp Curtis, Shane Clevenger from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, Engage Community Church, 805 South LLC, Hondas Mc Outreach Organization, Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ, Step by Step Serenity & Beyond, and Dream

Big Daycare. Music was pro vided by DJ Almond Eyez.

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Asm. Akilah Weber Hosts Turkey Giveaway and Health Fair

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

Continuing her support for her District 79, Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber and her many volunteers turned up last Saturday at the Jackie Robinson YMCA with community commitment on their agenda.

“We have 1,000 turkeys to give away and also pantry goods, fruits, bags of onions, and potatoes for people that need some assistance this Thanksgiving,” Dr. Akilah Weber shared.

The event also included a very important health and wellness area for essential health infor mation for the public on vaccines, flu

Volunteers, including a large contingent of sorority mem bers, lent their time and skills to help make a nice experi ence for Saturday’s big turkey day giveaway and health fair.

“It was a long line, but it was worth the wait. I really appre ciate what they did today for all the people, it was very nice of them. Me and my family will definitely have a good Thanksgiving,” participant Isiah Sherman shared.

Medicare

If you’re single with an income of $20,000 or

or if you’re married with an income of $25,000 or less, you may be eligible to save with Medicare Savings Programs.

Call your state Medicaid office at 1-800-541-5555.

Pastor Cynthia Williams’

“Feed the Community” BLOCK PARTY

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

On the second Saturday of November, Pastor Williams and her posse of goodwill advocates used Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park on Wightman Street to feed others and spread their message of love and sharing.

“We just wanted to feed and spread some joy to anybody who wanted to hang out with us on this beautiful day God blessed us with,” Pastor Cynthia shared.

The event included live enter tainment, and a DJ, dancers, rappers, and singers were on stage giving big thanks to The Lord. They were also giving away free clothes and gifts.

There were plenty of smiling faces and full bellies, thanks

to the free Thanksgiving din ner, which was an all-you-caneat taste-good feast.

“We are here putting Jesus on display. It takes a lot of work putting something like this together but if we brightened some people’s day today that makes it all worthwhile to me,” Pastor Cynthia Williams

Spacebar & Wine Bistro Showcases Local Artists

By Malachi Kudura Contributing Writer

Many of the people that attended purchased art and one lucky attendee won a 4-piece art collection. When one patron was asked why it’s important to support events like this, Carolyn Green said, “I think it’s important to support events like this because we don’t have very many, if any, places that are quiet, chill spots that showcase our local talent.”

For years, Spacebar Café & Wine Bistro has provided a platform for local artists, musi cians, poets, comedians, and businesses to share their talents. Spacebar’s owner Frank Moody is always there to greet you with a friendly smile and makes customers feel like family. This place is one of San Diego’s hidden treasures that is awaiting your discovery.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, Spacebar Café & Wine Bistro hosted a meet and greet for the Southeast Art Team. The evening was filled with art, music, food, and imported

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YOUNG RESEARCHER FROM IVORY COAST TAPPED FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE PRIZE

Tw enty-five-year-old Adjata Kamara’s specialized research into plant-based bio pesticides brought her to the atten tion of the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO - two organizations which aim to give visibility to women researchers worldwide.

This week, Kamara was among 20 young women working in science to receive the UNESCO/L’Oreal prize. She had been exploring the use of plant extracts, fungi and beneficial bacteria on yams rather than chem icals which, she said, depletes the soil. Yams are a root that is highly prized in sub-Saharan Africa.

“The prize allows me to show my research to other women, to other countries and it puts a little pressure on me because I tell myself that now I have to be a role model for young girls in science,” she said.

Adjata explains that her goal is to develop “biopesticides based on plant extracts, fungi and beneficial bacteria,” in order to treat without chemicals this anomaly that dis rupts the production of a plant that

is the basis of staple food in several regions of Africa.

“I work on the development of bio pesticides based on plant extracts, bacteria and also fungi. These bac teria and fungi are said to be benefi cial and so I’m trying to find meth ods to control the fungi that attack post-harvest yams,” said Adjata.

Adjata is one of the twenty laureates of the “For women in science” young talent prize from sub-Saharan Africa who will receive US$10,000 to help

them in their work.

She explained her interest in the field: “From an early age, my father had a mango plantation. And this plantation was attacked by mush rooms, but at that time we did not know it. And as the years passed, there was a drop in production. And from then on, I wanted to know why these mangoes were being attacked (by fungi), and why production was falling. And it’s since then that I devoted myself to it and that I loved science.”

FUNDERS COMMIT TO RESTORING AFRICAN FORESTS

Is Philanthropy the way to go?

A coalition of climate philanthropies, governments, technical support providers and others, responding to an urgent call by African leaders for environmental funding, this week pledged close to $2 billion to help protect carbon reserves and biodiversity.

According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), Africa suffers from the highest level of forest degrada tion on earth at 65 percent, which leads to food and water insecu rity, widespread erosion, limit ed economic opportunities and vulnerabilities to climate change.

Currently, WRI’s regional direc tor is Wanjira Mathai, daughter of Nobel Prize winner Wangari Mathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and who charac terized the environment as Africa’s life support system.

To stop degradation and acceler ate restoration, the African Forest Landscape Initiative (AFR100) partnership was launched with 32 African governments, local entre preneurs, financiers, and techni cal support providers. WRI and the African Union Development Agency are providing founda tional support alongside dozens of like-minded partners.

As part of the financing effort, the Bezos Earth Fund, founded by American entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, has pledged $1 billion by

2030 and has already allocated $50 million in support of AFR100’s work in two iconic landscapes: the Rusizi River Basin and the Great Rift Valley.

Bezos’s philanthropic organiza tion so far has pledged 30% of its $10-billion fund toward nature conservation, restoration and food-systems transformation.

The fund is seeking a coalition with African and European coun tries around this year’s U.N. cli mate summit to add heft to land restoration efforts.

The Earth Fund is hoping to start reversing deforestation and land degradation on 250m acres of land in Africa by 2030, Andrew Steer, the philanthropic organization’s chief executive, told Reuters.

Three financing partners of AFR100 have announced com mitments to a finance mechanism that will build local capacity and make loans and grants available to local communities and entre preneurs restoring land in Africa.

But Bezos’ generosity has limits if not flaws, according to his critics. Tax and climate activists point out that Bezos’ freedom to donate is largely derived from Amazon pay ing a corporate tax rate of barely 1 percent. Then there’s the question of Amazon’s convenient deliveries and massive data centers, which together emitted about 44.4 mil lion metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018.

China is one of the main funders of renewable-energy projects in Africa.

At last year’s China-Africa Cooperation forum, Beijing committed to ramping up investments in solar, wind, and other renewables across the continent and has made no overseas coal power investments since 2021. It is also one of several nations funding the International Monetary Fund’s $20 billion IMF Resilience and Sustainability Trust on pandemics and climate change resilience.

In comparison, similar accomplishments by the U.S. are very few. The US government has funneled more than $9 billion into oil and gas projects in Africa since it signed up to restrain global heating in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, a tally of official data shows, committing just $682 million to clean energy devel

opments such as wind and solar over the same period.

Two-thirds of all the money the US has committed globally to fossil fuels in this time has been plowed into Africa, a continent rich in var ious minerals but also one in which 600 million people live without electricity and where floods, severe heatwaves and droughts are taking an increasingly devastating toll as the planet heats up due to the combustion of coal, oil and gas. President Joe Biden pledged to increase international climate financing from $5.7 billion to $11.4 billion per year by 2024. However, Congress approved just $1 billion this year.

“I was thrilled with the promises from the Biden administration but over the last two years its been a slow walk back to the point where you couldn’t tell the difference between Biden and [Donald] Trump on overseas fossil fuel finance,” said Kate DeAngelis, internation al finance program manager at Friends of the Earth, who said it was “absurd” that wealthy oil com panies were supported by US tax payers.

“It’s been frustrating and tiresome to see so many opportunities lost to transition away from fossil fuels,” she said. “It’s just business as usual. We are seeing some of the most vulnerable communities in Africa be negatively impacted and they don’t have a voice.”

One analysis by Carbon Brief, a UK-based website specializing in the science and policy of climate change, concludes that taking account of historic carbon emissions with proportional contributions to

the $100 billion pledge, the U.S. owes developing countries nearly $40 billion.

European leaders also received criticism from African activists who accuse Europe of using Africa as a personal gas station. Germany has been pursuing development of a gas field in Senegal to plug its energy crisis while demanding that African governments fast-track renewable energy for their own elec tricity needs.

At a press conference, Mohamed Adow, director of Power Shift Africa, an energy and climate thinktank, commented: “Having been thrust to the front lines of a climate crisis we did not cause, Africans

At a recent meeting of the U.N. Green Climate Fund, wealthy nations were pushing for dona tions from big business es and the super-rich, despite the secretariat expressing doubts about this strategy. Private sec tor donors are unwill ing to cede control over funding decisions, the GCF found.

have long urged rich countries to wean themselves off fossil fuels and slash their greenhouse-gas emis sions.

“But, instead of heeding our calls, the rich have remained addicted to oil and gas – much of which, in Europe’s case, has come from Russia. Now they are taking this insult a step further: in their drive to end their dependence on Russian ener gy, the world’s wealthiest econo mies are turning to Africa.

“Here is a message we want to send to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz,” said Adow. “The days of colonialism are over. We won’t accept energy colonialism.”

Cocoa Farmers Fear Climate Change Lowering Crop Production

By Hilaire Zon Associated Press

For more than 40 years, Jean Baptiste Saleyo has farmed cocoa on several acres of his family’s land in Ivory Coast, a West African nation that produces almost half the world’s supply of the raw ingredient used in chocolate bars.

But this year Saleyo says the rains have become unpre dictable, and he fears his crop could be yet another vic tim of climate change.

“When it should have rained, it didn’t, it didn’t rain,” Saleyo said as he inspected the ripeness of one of his cocoa pods. “It’s raining now, but it’s already too late.’’

Cocoa farming employs nearly 600,000 farmers here in Ivory Coast, ultimately supporting nearly a quarter

of the country’s population about 6 million people, according to the Coffee-Cocoa Council.

And it makes up about 15% of Ivory Coast’s national GDP, according to official figures.

National production remains on track because the amount of land being cultivated is on the rise. But experts say small-scale farmers are hurting this year.

For the cocoa tree to fruit well, rains need to come at the right times in the growing cycle. Coming at the wrong times risks crop disease.

Some who are used to producing 500 kilograms are looking at only 200 kilograms this year, said Jean Yao Brou, secretary-general of the Anouanze cooperative, which helps farmers bring their crops to markets.

“Our producers have big worries with the production,’’ he said.

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Fictitious business name(s): Yo Quiero Located at: 5754 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Evelyn Indira Dailey 5754 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on November 09, 2027 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08

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The first day of business was: 11/03/2022

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This fictitious business name will expire on November 04, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

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Fictitious business name(s): Pengate Publishing. Located at: 11595 Prairie Shadow Pt. San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple

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Fictitious business name(s): College Smog Check Located at: 4622 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/14/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Abdul Ahad 5415 Blackberry Way Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 04, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on November 04, 2027 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023107

Fictitious business name(s): Intuitive Integrative Chiropractic Located at: 1565 Hotel Circle S. Ste. 350 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Baba 23041 El Caballo Lake Forest, CA 92630 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 18, 2027 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9024719

Fictitious business name(s): Honey Badger Studios Located at: 441 S. San Jacinto Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaden Mills 441 S. San Jacinto Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on November 09, 2027 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9024517

Fictitious business name(s): The Faith Room Located at: 1335 Borrego Springs Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/07/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nathaniel Deon Stewart 1335 Borrego Springs Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91915 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on November 07, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023177

This business is hereby registered by the following: Steve Clarke 11595 Prairie Shadow Pt. San Diego, CA 92126 Keysha Clarke 11595 Prairie Shadow Pt. San Diego, CA 92126

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 02, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on November 02, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023985

Fictitious business name(s): Scruples 2 Located at: 7733 Palm Ave. #103 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/30/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Carmen Miner 2445 Calle Serena San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 31, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 31, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9024107

Fictitious business name(s): Sam's Concrete Located at: 4545 50th St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/06/2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023627

Fictitious business name(s): Keep'Em Cumin Located at: 2706 Alta View Dr. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/20/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Roshauna D. McGhee 2706 Alta View Dr. San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 25, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023874

Fictitious business name(s): Caballero Outlet Located at: 5075 E. Federal Blvd. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/28/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Adrian Gerardo Caballero Barajas 6063 Hughes St. San Diego, CA 92115

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 28, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 28, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9024028

Fictitious business name(s): BACKOFFICEDESIGNS.COM Located at: 2822 Chatsworth Way Carlsbad, CA 92010 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 04/19/2017

This business is hereby registered by the following: William C. Kellaway 2822 Chatsworth Way Carlsbad, CA 92010

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 31, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 31, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 02/23/2018

This business is hereby registered by the following: IKUTI LLC 1267 Willis St. Ste. 200 Redding, CA 96001

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 28, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 28, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023818

Fictitious business name(s): Lake Murray Chevron Located at: 5600 Baltimore Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 10/24/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Hallak Brothers INC 5600 Baltimore Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 28, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023533

Fictitious business name(s): Divorce Esquire Located at: 501 W. Broadway Ste. 800 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/20/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kymeshia Michelle Murphy 2 Corey Dr. Peabody, MA 01960

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 25, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022242

Fictitious business name(s): Fern's Professional Notary Located at: 4150 Bonillo Dr. Apt. 141 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/08/2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023657

Fictitious business name(s): Blkofe Expresso Bar Located at: 9090 Gramercy Dr. Apt. 149 San Diego, CA 92123 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: Denise Hamilton 9090 Gramercy Dr. Apt. 149 San Diego, CA 92123

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 26, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 26, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023464

Fictitious business name(s): The Office Brows & Beauty Sugar Daddy Cosmetics Located at: 1640 Camino Del Rio San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego 7757 Bloomfield Rd. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 10/10/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: The Office Brows & Beauty LLC 1640 Camino Del Rio San Diego, CA 92108

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 24, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 24, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023453

Fictitious business name(s): Daily Asian Express Located at: 3641 Avocado Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego 7370 La Mesita Place 5 La Mesa, CA 91942 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: Daily Asian Express 3641 Avocado Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941

12665 El Camino Real #3 San Diego, CA 92130 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: Linda Hayes 12665 El Camino Real #3 San Diego, CA 92130 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 24, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022382

Fictitious business name(s): Visiting Angels Located at: 7960 Silverton Ave. Suite 204 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 10/04/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Bella Vita RMP LLC 23 Chimney Lane Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 10, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022517

Fictitious business name(s): RLT Notary and Financial Services Located at: 2657 W. Canyon Ave. #576 San Diego, CA 92123 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: Robyn L. Taylor 2657 W. Canyon Ave. #576 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 11, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

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Fictitious business name(s): I Want

Located at: 5754 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114

County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Evelyn Indira Dailey 5754 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 09, 2022

Fictitious business name(s): Pacific Home Concierge Located at: 125 N. Lafayette Ave. Ventnor, NJ 08406 County of Atlantic 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: Newbury Franklin Home Services LLC 125 N. Lafayette Ave. Ventnor, NJ 08406 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 19, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 19, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9024434

This business is hereby registered by the following: Samuel Lopez 4545 50th St. San Diego, CA 92115

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 01, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on November 01, 2027 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023626

Fictitious business name(s): Impak Events & Travel Located at: 2706 Alta View Dr. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/20/2022

Richard White 10449 Lake Breeze Dr.

This fictitious business name will expire on November 09, 2027 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08

Fictitious business name(s): Get it out San Diego Hauling & Junk Removal Located at: 723 Pecos St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

This business is hereby registered by the following: Roshauna D. McGhee 2706 Alta View Dr. San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023815

Fictitious business name(s): Flower and Fray Located at: 6212 Valner Way San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 10/01/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Hello Pink Monday, LLC 6212 Valner Way San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 28, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 28, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023910

Fictitious business name(s): Lemon Grove Childcare Citronica Childcare Center Located at: 3468 Citrus St. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is

This business is hereby registered by the following: Fern L. Williams 4150 Bonillo Dr. Apt. 141 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2027 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

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This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 24, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 24, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9023439

Fictitious business name(s): Love N Care In Homecare Located at:

Fictitious business name(s): I Want Located at: 217 Meadow Brook Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego P.O. Box 741027 San Diego, CA 92174 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: Evelyn Indira Dailey P.O. Box 741027

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego (City) is seeking to receive Electronic Bids for the below named Public Works project.

San Diego, CA 92174

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 19, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 19, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022877

Fictitious business name(s): Ready Rooter & Plumbing Located at: 692 Hillsview Rd. El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/14/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Gilbert Palacios 692 Hillsview Rd. El Cajon, CA 92020

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 14, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 14, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022993

Fictitious business name(s): Home Learning Edu Located at: 5775 Red River Dr. San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 10/10/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Advanced Marketing Solutions, LLC 5775 Red River Dr. San Diego, CA 92120

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 17, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 17, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

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NAME STATEMENT 2022-9022853

Fictitious business name(s): Emma's Beauty Salon Located at: 5839 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/14/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Maria Patricia Hernandez Nava 910 S. 41 St. San Diego, CA 92113

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 14, 2022

This fictitious business name will expire on October 14, 2027 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00044555-CU-PTCTL

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Christopher Leon Anderson on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Janee Nacole Johnson

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.

Time:

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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee.

Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00042755-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Thao Ngoc Thoung Nguyen

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Thao Ngoc Thoung Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Thao Ngoc Thoung Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Mia Jane Nguyen

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: December 12, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee.

Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

Attorney for Plaintiff

Phone: (920) 683-5800

State Bar I.D. No. 1017384 11/03, 11/10, 11/17

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

Esther R. Wickliffe

Case Number: 37-2022-00044968-PR-PWCTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Esther R. Wickliffe

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Patience Wickliffe in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

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

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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 January 5, 2023, at 1:30 PM in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 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 (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

SMALL CLAIMS

LEGAL NOTICE

State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Manitowoc County

Published Notice: Case No: 22-SC-854

Defendant: Jennifer M. Sensenbrenner 11718 Carmel Creek Rd. #101 San Diego, CA 92130

You are being sued by Fox Hills Owners Association in small claims court.

A hearing will be held at the Manitowoc County Courthouse, 1010 South 8th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Room B-15, on November 22, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter.

If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.

Attorney John F. Mayer MGW LAW LLP 1425 Memorial Drive, Suite B Manitowoc, WI 54220

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.

Petitioner: Patience Wickliffe 7457 Gribble St. San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 309-5619 11/17, 11/24, 12/01

BLACK HISTORY

1961

THE ALBANY MOVEMENT BEGINS

The Albany Movement was a desegregation campaign formed on November 17, 1961, in Albany, Georgia, where local activists from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Ministerial Alliance, the Federation of Woman’s Clubs, and the Negro Voters League joined together in an effort to challenge all forms of racial segregation and discrimination in the city. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Leadership Conference (SCLC) joined the movement in December 1961. Although the first protestors were mostly students, the campaign eventually involved large numbers of black adults of varied class backgrounds.

1998

ESTHER ROLLE DIES

Esther Rolle was an Emmy Award and NAACP Image Awardwinning actress primarily recognized for her role as principled, spirited Florida Evans, the maid on producer Norman Lear’s sitcom, “Maude,” (starring Beatrice Arthur) and later was spun off into the starring role as the mother in the Lear sitcom “Good Times” (1974-79).

Despite the success of the series, the actress, whose parents immigrated from the Bahamas to Pompano Beach, FL, clashed with the Hollywood producers because of their depiction of the oldest son, J.J. (played by Jimmie Walker), as a buffoon. She and her co-star, John Amos, who played the father and shared her concerns, briefly quit the series. Rolle returned during the final series to show the television family had reconciled. Esther Rolle, a Spelman college graduate, died in a Los Angeles, California, hospital on November 17, 1998.

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

THOMAS

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Even Thomas, 73, must be concerned about the inev itable future comparison between him, his intel lect, his integrity in the past on the bench, and his verbal ability compared to this brilliant, unequivo cally Black woman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, only 51.

More recently, we have seen some different chal lenges created by recent revelations about the role of his wife Ginni Thomas, a conservative activist and Thomas himself. According to dozens of messages to Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Ginni

UNIVERSITY

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CDU is located in South Los Angeles. It was founded on the heels of the Watts Rebellion in the mid-1960s. L.A.’s Black population is about 9% of its residents, totaling about 1 million people.

“Our community, and in fact the entire Western United States, has for too long been deprived of an MD program built from the ground up with diver sity, equity, and inclusion fused into its very bones. No more,” said David M. Carlisle, CDU President and CEO, in an address to the campus. “It is a great

Thomas worked tirelessly after the presidential elec tion in 2020 to overturn the thoroughly vetted defeat of Trump (who has still not conceded). Moreover, the couple has long had questions raised about Thomas’ ethics in cases in the past where she has been an active advocate. He has continued to refuse to answer those questions appropriately.

Although Thomas is pro tected from a code of judi cial ethics as a Supreme Court justice — a code that applies to all other federal judges — he continues to use that special dispensa tion to ignore any sense of duty to avoid what Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the

honor and achievement to announce to you today that CDU will finally remedy this once and for all.”

CDU – a nonprofit insti tution committed to cul tivating future health professionals and lead ers “who are dedicated to social justice and health equity” – is partnering with UCLA by educating medical students through a joint MD program. Funds for the program came from the University’s five year, $75 million CDU Rising Campaign.

According to the Dean of CDU’s College of Medicine, Dr. Deborah ProthrowStith, the MD program is designed to aid under

“stink” of partisanship. This adds weight to calls for him to leave the court to make room for someone who accepts their responsi bility to protect the highest court in the country’s credi bility and reputation. In the difference to the two other branches of the federal government, the Supreme Court depends largely on public trust to maintain its influence and author ity. Thomas has repeatedly betrayed that trust and therefore undermined the democracy and freedom he claims to revere.

served communities.

“The benefits of having more doctors of color in the mix are abundantly clear and supported by research. Doctors of color are more likely to practice in under served communities, and patients of color have bet ter health outcomes when attended to by a physician of the same ethnicity,” said Prothrow-Stith.

Prothrow-Stith noted that because the program encourages more doctors of color to practice in com munities of need, it could help solve the “root cause of many inequities in health care” across California that were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Petitioner or Attorney: Christopher Leon Anderson on behalf of minor child

PROPOSED NAME: Janee Nicole Anderson

Donald M. Suggs is the pub lisher and owner of The St. Louis American.

Davis

SUNRISE 07/15/1952

SUNSET 10/06/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held on 10/27/2022 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrange ments were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Ruth Mae Davis was born to Vercee Mccadney and Irene Lewis of Pineola, Mississippi, on July 15, 1952. She was the firstborn of eight children. During her years in Mississippi, she attended elementary school until the family relocat ed to San Diego, CA in the early 60s. Ruthie, as she was known by family and friends, attended Logan Elementary, Memorial Junior High, graduated from San Diego High School, and briefly attended college. In her adult years, Ruthie worked as an electronic assembler for 30 years until diabetes took her eye sight.

Ruthie wore many hats. As a teen, she was an excellent seamstress she made all of her’s and her little sister’s clothing. She made the best sock-it-to-me cake. She was a good mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone that crossed her path. She was kind, considerate, and very generous. If you were hungry, she would feed you; if you needed a place to stay, you had a place to stay at the Davis residence. Ruthie loved the outdoors camping and fishing was her pastime.

Ruthie has left a piece of herself with all of us that we can carry for the rest of our lives. We will miss our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Ruth Mae Davis was called home on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Riverside, California. She is survived by her mother, Irene Lewis, of Spring Valley, CA; brothers, Jaime Lewis, George Lewis, Frederick Smith of San Diego, CA, Sammy Lewis and Calvin Lewis of Houston, TX, Danny Lewis of New Mexico, and Robert Otis of Las Vegas, NV; sister Gloria Buckhanon of Spring Valley, CA; children, Shaunea and Darryl Redmond Daughter and son-in-law, Ivan Johns Son, James and Vicki Davis Son and daughter-in-law, Dax Davis and Monique Castro Son and daughter-in-law, Raphael Davis, Anna May, and other siblings. A host of Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Dallas

SUNRISE 03/16/1930

SUNSET 10/11/2022

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Funeral services were held on 11/01/2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Helen Dallas was born on March 16, 1930, the second of two daughters born to the union of James Henry Thompson and Beulah Mae Dyer-Thompson in Gibsland, Louisiana. She was raised in a loving Christian home with her older sister, Jessica. Helen accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. The Thompson family moved to Blythe, CA in 1944 before settling in San Diego, CA.

Helen was educated at the local school district in Gibsland and graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego. She continued her education at Associate College and studied business and clerical work.

On January 6, 1966, Helen married the love of her life, Gunnery Sergeant Olanders S. Dallas. Raising their three daughters, Paula, Brenda and Joyce, serving God faithfully at Bethel Baptist Church. Helen was known for her amaz ing cooking and baking skills, as well as having a keen eye for style. She was a sharp dresser and always made sure her husband was too. In 1985, Helen said goodbye and retired from her position with San Diego Gas and Electric Co.

Helen loved the Lord and made it her life’s work to serve Him. At Bethel, she served faithfully as a Deaconess, President of the Pearl Frye Missionary circle, and Altar Guild for many years. Due to her dedicated work with the church’s missionary effort, Helen was honored by the Center for Hundredfold Living Honors luncheon for “Outstanding support of global mission 2011.”

On Tuesday, October 11, surrounded by her daughters, Helen transitioned to eternal rest with her heavenly Father. Helen is preceded in death by her par ents, James and Beulah Mae Thompson; daughter, Paula Jones; sister, Jessica Wilson; niece, Ruby Hughes; and son-in-law, Kevin Cattenhead.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Olanders Dallas; their daughters, Brenda Akaigbe (Francis, ‘Frankie’), Joyce Cattenhead (Kevin); niece, Annette James; grandchildren, James Bowlin (Renee), Malcolm Darrell (Jonetta), John, Frankie Jr, and Candace Akaigbe; and great-grandchildren, Mac, Eryn, Joslyn, Malachi, Malcolm Jr, and James Jr.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held on 11/01/2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Arthur Herbert Richardson Jr. was born February 2, 1929, in the city of Beaumont, Texas. He was the second child born to Gertie B and Arthur H. Richardson, Sr. Arthur Jr completed and received his formal education in Heilig, Texas school system. Arthur was a carpenter by trade.

In 1943 the Richardson family relocated to San Diego, CA. As a young man, Arthur loved boxing; he was trained as a prize fighter by the late Great Boxer Archie Moore and later became a professional prizefighter. Arthur Boxed under the name of “LUCKIE.” Arthur met and married Alnita Reynolds, this union was blessed with two children, Sondra J. and Ronald R. Arthur Jr. later enlisted in the National Guard and later was called to active duty in the US Army. Arthur was in Company C, the Association of the 1402 Engineers.

On January 11, 1986, Arthur Richardson and Willie Ann Suggs united in Holy Matrimony. Arthur and Ann’s Spiritual journey began when they united with the Full Gospel Baptist Church and he was ordained as a Deacon. Arthur and Ann became adopted parents to a total of 21 Kids, better known as Arthur and Ann’s babies. In April 2004, Deacon Richardson and his wife, Willie Ann, united with Ambassadors for Christ Missionary Baptist Church. Deacon Richardson was still an active member while performing his Deacon duties.

On Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, Deacon Richardson was called home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his mother: Gertie B Smith, and Father: Arthur H. Richardson Sr.; His beloved wife: Willie Ann Richardson; four Brothers: Howard Lee, Theodore Roosevelt, Obbie Dewitt, and Richard Glenn Richardson; two Sisters: Effie Mae Sayles, and Barbara Jean George; Daughter: Sondra Jeanette Allen; Son: Ronald Rene Richardson; Great-great-grandson Caiden Allen.

Booth

SUNRISE 07/29/1939

SUNSET 10/23/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held on 11/03/2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, with a burial fol lowing at Mount Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Janet Joyce Booth was born on July 29, 1939, to J.C. and Johnnie Johnson. Janet lived in Atlanta, Texas. After the death of her father, her mother married Mr. Chester Duson. Janet has an older sister, Mrs. Nell Knox; a younger sister, Mrs. Lois Marrissette; and a younger brother, Mr. Larry Duson. The family moved to San Diego in 1945.

Janet began her formal education at Sherman Elementary, then continued her grade level education in the area known as Frontier at Midway Elementary. Janet attended Richard Henry Dana Junior High. After moving to the area known as South East San Diego, she attended Abraham Lincoln High school, where she graduated in the class of 1958. Janet continued her education, earn ing her license as a Cosmetologist from San Diego Junior College. Janet worked in the San Diego Community as a beautician for over 60 years.

Janet married Leonard Willams Sr. From that union, Leonard Williams Jr. and Ronald Williams were born. Later in life, Janet married Mr. Paul Booth. She was blessed to be surrounded by a large family of two grandchildren, Shayla and Lynette, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and was a great aunt to many. During her marriage to Paul, they began to foster children in San Diego. They worked together to nurture, provide for, and house more than 200 children until Paul passed away. Janet continued to foster despite the loss of Paul. Janet was inter viewed by local news for her accomplishment as a foster parent and received special recognition for her work, the most current in 2019.

Janet leaves behind son Leonard Willams, granddaughters Shayla and Lynette, son Ronald Willams, sisters Nell Knox and Lois Marrissette, broth er Larry Duson, extended family, hundreds of foster children, and a host of

May Time Soften Your Pain

In times of darkness, love sees…

In times of silence, love hears...

In times of doubt, love hopes…

In times of sorrow, love heals...

And in all times, love remembers. May time soften the pain Until all that remains

Is the warmth of the memories And the love.

Deacon Arthur H Richardson leaves to cherish his memory; Sister: Lizzie Richardson;

Rochelle Payne;

Sherry Allen, (Las Vegas, Nevada), Michelle Price (San Diego, CA), Phylicia Allen, (Las Vegas, Nevada) and Renee Richardson (Bakersfield, CA); eight great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren and a host of Nephews and Nieces.

caregiver:

Granddaughters:

Dumas

SUNRISE 09/12/1933

SUNSET 10/06/2022

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William Dumas, affectionately called “Willie,” was born on September 12, 1933, in Brawley, California, to Pearl and John Dumas. He received his formal education in Brawley. Willie accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age. As a young man, Willie moved from Brawley to San Diego, California. A few years later, he met the love of his life, Sally Rouse. Willie and Sally were mar ried on June 18, 1960. They were blessed with one son, Mark.

Willie worked for fifty years with the HOD Carriers Local 89 Union. He worked on various high-rise buildings in downtown San Diego, including Horton Plaza and the construction of the San Diego Trolley. After retiring from Local 89 Union, Willie worked for ten years providing maintenance for Stumps Market.

Willie was a quiet, kind, and loving man who treated everyone he met with respect. His passions in life included low-rider cars (he actually owned one); he liked listening to B.B. King; loved animals, and enjoyed fishing. Willie also enjoyed watching western movies and watching wrestling – until he realized it was fake! Willie always watched MSNBC to keep up with the current events and the latest happenings in politics.

Willie loved spending time with his son Mark, they were very close. As a lit tle boy, Mark remembers his dad teaching him to always say “please” and “thank you,” and to be respectful and kind to others. Willie and Mark would spend many hours at Lindbergh Field watching the planes take off and land. Willie’s life-long desire was to be a pilot.

On October 6, 2022, the Lord called Willie home to rest. He was preceded in death by parents John and Pearl Dumas; brothers John, George, Leon, Dennis, and Odie; sisters Maxine, Aida, and Martha Pearl. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sally; son Mark (Yoni) Dumas of San Diego; one sister Williemae Dumas of San Diego; four grandchildren Chantal Haughton, Courtni Haughton, Shelly-Ann Brown, and Kevin Whitely; four great-grand children Adeejah Nation, Sara Nation, Carter Nation, and Jaedon Whitely; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Robinson

SUNRISE 10/19/1989

SUNSET 10/19/2022

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Our loving and funny Sharde Gail was born on October 19, 1989, eleven min utes before her identical twin, Janey Corann. As a child, she was an old soul full of life, yet her Momma said she was stubborn and strong-willed. In Pensacola, Florida, Sharde and Janey were Girl Scouts, in a dance club, and even had a modeling opportunity (thanks to Janey’s face). She gradu ated from Serra High School at the top of her class. In her early 20s, Sharde relocated to Georgia with her high school sweetheart, Kerwin Hobbs. She was an amazing provider and mother of four beautiful children whom she loved everything about. They were her world, Zya, Kayson, Zykya, and Caleb. Sharde visited her family in California often and eventually relocated to Texas, where she met some influential people that inspired her to seek her passions in life. Her laugh was infectious is what all her cousins remember the most.

Sharde entered eternity on October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by brother Tyrone Travis, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memories parents Tara and Ronald Robinson; a special bond tighter than sisters younger twin, Janey Corann; her protective baby brother and driver, Taron Robinson; her children; nieces and nephews Janey-Laniel, Quentin, Jakaylen, Jaidyn & Mark; and an abundance of relatives and friends all who loved her dearly.

Memories Build a Special Bridge

Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart. Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind.

Emily Matthews

Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us we feel them in so many special ways through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us For everywhere their special love lives on.

Fleming

SUNRISE 11/24/1952

SUNSET 10/08/2022

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Funeral Services were conducted on 11/12/2022 at Ambassador Church, followed by burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Marion Ann Fleming was born to the union of Charles M. and Lillian K. Fleming on November 24, 1952, at the U.S. Naval Infirmary in Port Hueneme, Ventura County, California. She received her formal education in the San Diego Unified School District. Marion began taking college courses at Monterey Peninsula College in 1969 while still in High School. She graduat ed with high honors on June 5, 1970, from Seaside High School in Monterey, California.

The Fleming family was later transferred and stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, after which Marion began classes at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla.

After Marion’s father retired from the U.S. Navy, the family chose to reside permanently in San Diego. Marion united with the Calvary Baptist Church in the fall of 1975. Marion began her professional career in 1972 in the finan cial sector.

She advanced to a Team Leader and Marketing Representative at California First Bank in 1983. She obtained her certification as a Certified Escrow Officer from the California Escrow Association in 1989. She became an Escrow Specialist at Household Bank in 1993. She became a Title Curative Specialist at Homecomings Financial in 2005.

Marion retired as an REO (real estate owned) Title Resolution Coordinator at NRT REO Expert, LLC in 2009

Marion’s true passions included pottery, gardening and writing plays. She greatly enjoyed education and knowledge. In her pursuit of this, she start ed Wonder Words, a desktop publishing and word processing company in 2009, after which she returned to her first love of acting, directing, and writ ing many stage plays. You would most certainly find Marion at the Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Center, and the Ray & Joan Kroc/Salvation Army Center in the San Diego Continuing Education/Older Adult Program in 2010.

She obtained her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Literature Writing on March 25, 2017, from UCSD John Muir College.

Before her health failed, Marion volunteered at Rowan Elementary School, where she found joy in tutoring students in the afterschool program.

God called Marion home on October 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Melvin Fleming and her sister, Edith. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Lillian Kathleen Fleming, sister Laraine Fleming, nephew Joseph Lee Collins Jr, cousin Gale (Gil) Johnson, and a host of cous ins, grand-cousins, and friends.

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

“Cross Connection” on MSNBC Unexpectedly Ends

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Wi

thout detailed explanation and days before one of the most consequential midterm elections in recent memory, MSNBC decided to end its contract with MSNBC host Tiffany Cross. The staff who work on her show was informed of the change on Oct. 4.

Cross was host of The Cross Connection, which aired on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The show was the highest rated weekend show on MSNBC, whose slogan is “this is who we are.”

The sudden end to Cross’ time at MSNBC is another moment in a string of exam ples of MSNBC parting ways with Black women who were either hosts or com mentators at the network. The list of Black women who have departed over the last several years includes Tamron Hall, April Ryan, Melissa Harris Perry, Karen Finney and Zerlina Maxwell.

In a statement posted on social media on the evening of Nov. 4, Cross reacted saying, “I am disheartened to learn of MSNBC’s decision to cancel The Cross Connection, at such a crucial time — four days before the midterm elections.”

“Fresh off the heels of ‘a racial reckoning,’ as so many have called it, we see that with prog ress there is always backlash. Now is not the time to retreat to

politics or journalism as usual,” Cross observed.

There has been a rise in political vio lence and white supremacy in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s rise to political prominence. The FBI has reported a notable uptick in politi cal threats and violence and named the number one threat in the U.S: as politi cally driven domestic terrorism.

On Aug. 4, FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that, “the great est terrorism threat to our homeland is posed by lone actors or small cells who typically radicalize to violence online and look to attack soft targets with eas ily accessible weapons. We see these threats manifested within both domes tic violent extremists and homegrown violent extremists… Individuals who commit violent criminal acts in fur therance of social or political goals stemming from domestic influences— some of which include racial or ethnic bias, or anti-government or anti-au thority sentiments.”

In Jan. 2021, the U.S. Capitol was violently attacked by Trump supporters shortly after he incited them in a speech to go to the Capitol on the day President Biden’s 8 million vote victory over Trump was to be certified. Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi, 82, was violently attacked in his home by an intruder who struck him with a hammer. The indi

vidual trafficked in false online con spiracy theories around election fraud and QAnon driven paranoia.

At a time of rising political division and deliberate misinformation and disinformation, MSNBC is removing [what many believe] is an on-air presence pushing back against growing racist and fascist trends in politics. Cross was recently a target of Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The silence of MSNBC on Carlson’s attack was noted by many on social media.

“So just right before a crucial election cycle the plug is pulled on @tiffanyd cross? What’s going on @msnbc?! First @mharrisperry & now this….I know the numbers were right….what’s goin on?” Wrote music artist and producer Questlove on twitter on Nov. 4.

“WTH?! First @ZerlinaMaxwell now suddenly @TiffanyDCross is out @ msnbc? Pro Tip: Reversing 2020’s equality by ruthlessly purging people of color or taking hints on how to treat your hosts from Tucker & Fox News won’t appease Trump & the armed insurrectionists. They hate you,” wrote Malcolm Nance, a MSNBC contributor.

MSNBC announced Cross Connection’s debut in December 2020 along with a Sunday show hosted by Jonathan Capehart. Moving forward, MSNBC will have different hosts in the Saturday 10 a.m. slot to replace Cross.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an indepen dent journalist and the host of the pod cast BURKEFILE.

As talent shortages persist, a new survey reveals that professional development opportunities are one tool for retaining employees. Indeed, 58% say they are like ly to leave their company without professional devel opment—or continuing edu cation and career training to help develop new skills, stay up to date on current trends, and drive career advance ment. This likelihood to leave holds especially true among women, people of color, and Millennials.

But for people of color, there may be a gap in access to these opportunities. Conducted by The Conference Board, the survey reveals that more peo ple of color report a lack of opportunities and resources for professional development than do their White counter parts.

The latest workforce survey from The Conference Board captured the thoughts of more than 1,200 individuals—pre dominantly professional/ office workers—from May 16-31. Respondents weighed in on the importance, access, reasons, and barriers to pro fessional development. Key findings include:

Development opportunities are key to retaining employ ees—especially women, people of color, and Millennials. How likely are you to leave your company for another if you do not receive the development opportunities you believe you need?

• Women, people of color, and Millennials are more likely to leave their organi zation if they don’t receive development opportunities. Gender: Women: 61% would leave; Men: 55%; Race: Black: 68%; Hispanic and Latino: 70%; Asian:

80%; White: 53%; Generation: Millennials: 66%; Gen X: 63%; Baby Boomers: 47%

■ The disparities are even more striking among women of color: Black women: 71%; Hispanic women: 70%; Asian women: 70%; White women: 56%

■ Overall, 58% of workers are likely to leave their company if they don’t receive professional devel opment opportunities.

Most employees highly value the opportunity to develop work-related skills. How important is it to you to continuously develop your work-related skills?

• 96 percent of respondents say it is important or very important for them to continuously develop their work-related skills.

• More people of color say continuously developing skills is very important: Black: 87%; Hispanic and Latino: 86%; Asian: 78%; White: 73%

• More women say it is very important than men: Woen: 80%; Men: 70%

Despite the high value placed on professional development opportunities, people of color report a greater lack of access to these opportunities and resources. What barriers/chal lenges do you experience in developing your skills?

More people of color report a lack of opportunities and resources for professional development than do their White counterparts. Lack of resources: Black: 38%; Hispanic and Latino: 35%; Asian: 40%; White: 28%. Lack of opportunities: Black: 37%; Hispanic and Latino: 37%; Asian: 36%; White: 27%

A lack of time is the greatest barrier to developing skills

overall. What barri ers/challenges do you experience in devel oping your skills?

• 80% said a lack of time; 31% said a lack of resources and 29% said a lack of opportunities.

• Time off for train ing and develop ment (54%) and improved access to career develop ment opportunities (54%) were the top two ways that employees feel their employers can support their development.

• Less than a quarter (22%) thought that an internal career center/job board for job openings and opportu nities would be helpful.

“Employees have made clear their desire to keep learn ing and growing both with in and beyond their current roles,” said Jennifer Burnett, Principal of Human Capital, The Conference Board. “It is in the best interest of employ ers to provide all employees across their business with learning and development opportunities related to busi ness priorities and overall personal growth, whether it’s ensuring there are appropri ate resources for front-line workers or highlighting the importance of empathy for managers in a hybrid world of work. Creating a culture of learning will not only help your employees flourish but will help your company stay ahead of the rapidly changing business environment.”

The Conference Board is the non-partisan, not-for-prof it and member-driven think tank founded in 1916. Read their full report at www.con ference-board.org

SOURCE: The Conference Board

Tiffany Cross, former host of MSNBC’s “Cross Connection”. PHOTO: Courtesy of NNPA

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Honoring those who serve 24/7

With over 200,000 veterans and service men and women reentering the workforce each year, Bank of America is supporting the unique needs of our heroes as they transition to civilian life and careers.

Some steps we’re taking to support veterans and military members:

• Offering free online resources through BetterMoneyHabits.com on topics specific to them, from home buying to retirement

• Expanding the number of financial centers near military installations to address the needs of military customers

• Continuing our hiring momentum — more than 15% of our new hires are military veterans

My teammates and I here in San Diego are proud to support our military service men and women, especially as we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

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Rick Bregman President, Bank of America San Diego