Vol. 62 No. 50 | Thursday, December 15, 2022

First Black Woman VP Swears in First Black Woman Mayor of Los Angeles BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BLACK SUBCONTRACTORS AND SELWC

By Maxim Elramsisy California Black Media

On Sunday, Dec. 12, Karen Bass was sworn in as Los Angeles’ first Black woman

and second Black mayor. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a home in Los Angeles, conducted the swearing-in of the new mayor. Though originally planned to be

conducted at Los Angeles City Hall, rain moved the ceremony to the Microsoft Theater in downtown. See MAYOR page 2

By Yvette Porter Moore

This is the third of a series of articles highlighting the various subcontractors working on the County of San Diego Southeastern Live Well Center project scheduled for completion by the Summer of 2023.

The County of San Diego plays a critical role in the well-being of its residents by expanding access to health and services in areas accessible to the community.

Big Cities Fail to Provide New FBI Hate Crimes Data

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Critics immediately threw cold water on a new FBI 2021 Hate Crime Statistics Act Report released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Monday, Dec. 12.

Margaret Huang, the president, and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, said while underreporting of hate crimes to the FBI remains an ongoing problem, the failure of state and local jurisdictions to report data makes the new report worse.

Over one-third of the nation’s 18,000 federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies failed to report data to the FBI. In 2020, the number of agencies reporting was 3,300 fewer than in 2021. The latest reporting year counted as the

first in which the FBI required every agency to report all crimes, including hate crimes, through its National IncidentBased Reporting System (NIBRS). Huang said that even though the FBI provided technical assistance and funding for its new requirement, many jurisdictions were unable or unwilling to report through the new system. She said the result is dramatically incomplete. It needs more data from major population centers, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, and the entire states of Florida and California.

Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe was sworn into her second term of service for Council District Four in the City of San Diego at

Karen Bass is sworn in as Mayor of Los Angeles by Vice President Kamala Harris with performances by artists such as Amanda Gorman and Stevie

Wonder on December 11, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

PHOTO: Maxim Elramsisy

Wendell Stemley, President CEO of Black IPO, Inc

PHOTO: Mike Norris

PHOTO: Courtesy of Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe’s office

PHOTO: NNPA

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The ceremony was highlighted by several live performances by well-known celebrities, including 25-time Grammy award winner Stevie Wonder and the first National Youth Poet Laureate and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman.

In her inaugural address, the former congresswoman set the tone for a new office.

“Tomorrow morning, I will start my first day as mayor at our city’s Emergency Operations Center, where my first act as mayor will be to declare a state of emergency on homelessness,” Bass said.

“My emergency declaration will recognize the severity of our crisis and break new ground to maximize our ability to urgently move people inside, and do so for good. And it will create the structure necessary for us to have a true, unified and citywide strategy to set us on the path to solve homelessness.”

Homelessness was one of the major issues debated during the election.

Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso sparred over strategies of how to get people into housing in a city where, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, residents spend 38% of their income on housing, compared to

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the national average of 34.3%.

“We know our mission – we must build housing in every neighborhood and the very best way for

this to happen is by neighbors working together and deciding where housing should be built. We cannot continue to overcrowd neighborhoods that are already overcrowded. This is my call to you, L.A. – to welcome housing in every neighborhood.”

Bass made the point to elected leaders in attendance as well as Angelenos that she would be calling on them to work with her to contend with the homelessness crisis.

“While the FBI’s annual Hate Crime report has been the nation’s best available snapshot of hate violence in America, this year’s data is woefully incomplete, inaccurate, and simply cannot be trusted – certainly not to compare to previous years. Victims and communities affected by hate crimes deserve better,” Huang asserted. “The failure of thousands of police agencies across the country to participate in this report is devastating for the individuals and communities harmed by these crimes and our ability to understand and prevent them,” she said.

Huang added that accurate, comprehensive national data is integral to addressing the root causes, designing prevention strategies, and providing support to victims and communities. “There may be a temptation to draw conclusions from this woefully incomplete and flawed report about the rate of reported hate crimes, especially those targeting Black and AAPI communities, Sikhs, and LGBTQ people,” Huang continued.

“But comparing this piecemeal national data to previous years would be wrong. This first NIBRS reporting year data is simply too unreliable. “We cannot outlaw hate, but we can do more to support victims of hate violence by ensuring they are heard and to confront the problem by measuring it accurately. As the transition to NIBRS continues, SPLC and our coalition partners will be urging the Justice Department and FBI to focus attention and resources on community-based prevention and response strategies.”

“And, until legislation requiring hate crime reporting can be enacted, federal funds to law enforcement agencies should be conditioned on credible HCSA reporting, or meaningful community hate crime prevention and awareness initiatives. We can and must do better.”

The latest report found more than 7,000 hate crimes committed in 2021. The FBI defines a hate crime as a “committed criminal offense which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias(es) against a

race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.”

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, called the report “woefully inadequate.” He said 35 major U.S. cities failed to report hate crimes in 2021, while the country’s two largest cities, New York, and Los Angeles, did not provide data.

The third-largest, Chicago, reported zero, according to the FBI’s report. According to the report, more than 7,000 single-bias incidents were recorded involving more than 8,700 victims. Sixty-five percent of victims were targeted because of the offender’s race, ethnicity, or ancestry bias; 16% occurred because of prejudice against the individual’s sexual orientation; 13% was religious bias; 4% gender identity; 2% disability; 1% gender bias.

The report further found 188 multiple-bias hate crime incidents involving 271 victims, and more than 5,700 hate offenses were classified as against persons, with 44% intimation, 36% simple assault, and 18% aggravated

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the City’s 74th Inauguration Ceremony for Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 this past Monday, December 12. Council-member Montgomery Steppe is the 2nd African American woman to be voted into City Council.

Redistricting also went into effect on December 12, which changed the boundaries of District 4. Council District 4 includes the communities of Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Encanto, Greater Skyline Hills, Jamacha, Lincoln Park, Lomita Village, Mountain View, North Bay Terrace, Oak Park, O’Farrell, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview, South Bay Terrace, Valencia Park, and Webster.

me on your caller ID. If we come together and focus on solutions rather than jurisdiction, on linking arms rather than pointing fingers – if we just focus on bringing people inside, comprehensively addressing their needs, and moving them to permanent housing with a way to pay their bills — we will save lives and save our city –that is my mission as your mayor.”

Bass also spoke about her ambitions about addressing public health, the violent crime surge, the economy and the environment.

“Right now, there is a role for everyone,” Bass proclaimed. “If you are a Hollywood creative, I call on you to help me inspire people to help our city. If you are a tech entrepreneur, I call on you to help me make City Hall run smarter, faster and with more accountability. If you are retired, I call you to share your wisdom with our youth. If you are a community organizer, let’s organize our neighborhoods together. And finally, I call on you to come work for the city. Did you

know L.A. City has hundreds of vacancies in the very departments that respond to community needs? If you want a good paying union job — you should literally come work for the City of L.A. I call on the people of our city to not just dream of the L.A. we want, but to participate in making the dream come true.”

Bass thanked and acknowledged the many national and local officials present. She also spotlighted women breaking barriers in government, including Vice-President Harris, California’s first female Lt. Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, the first female California Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and the all-female Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors – Hilda L. Solis, Holly Mitchell, Lindsey Horvath, Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger.

“We are all going to make so much history together in a state that has enshrined in our constitution a woman’s right to decide what happens to her body.”

Bass acknowledged outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti for his 21 years of service to the city. Garcetti sat in the front row next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

assault.

Officials classified nine murders and 13 rapes as hate crimes. The statistics revealed that nearly 56% of the offenders were white, and about 21% were African American.

Since January 2021, the United States Department of Justice said it had taken several actions in response to a rise in hate crimes and incidents. Some of these actions include aggressively investigating and prosecuting hate crimes as the department charged more than 60 defendants in over 55 different cases and secured more than 55 convictions.

The DOJ also designated a Deputy Associate Attorney General as the first-ever AntiHate Crimes Resources Coordinator, and announced that all 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices would host a United Against Hate program over the next year to help improve the reporting of hate crimes by teaching community members how to identify, report and help prevent hate crimes, and to provide an opportunity for trust-building between law

enforcement and communities.

“The Justice Department is committed to prioritizing prevention, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes,” Associate U.S. Attorney General Vanita Gupta stated. “The FBI’s 2021 Hate Crimes Statistics are a reminder of the need to continue our vigorous efforts to address this pervasive issue in America.”

Gupta added that the Justice Department continues to work with the nation’s law enforcement agencies to increase the reporting of hate crime statistics to the FBI to ensure they have the data to help accurately identify and prevent hate crimes.

“No one in this country should be forced to live their life in fear of being attacked because of what they look like, whom they love, or where they worship,” Gupta insisted.

“The department will continue using all the tools and resources at our disposal to stand up to bias-motivated violence in our communities.”

“Vice President Harris, Governor Newsom — my colleagues in Congress here today — look for

Amanda Gorman at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Maxim Elramsisy

Stevie Wonder on December 11, 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Maxim Elramsisy

Karen Bass is sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris. PHOTO: CBM

Pictured here: Montgomery Steppe’s staff, along with husband Steve Steppe (to left of council member).

PHOTO: Courtesy of Monica Montgomery Steppe’s office

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR:

Tis A Time For Political Change

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Locally in the State of California, we have a first with an African American woman as the first female Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. The significance of this is not that she is a woman, but that she is qualified for the position. A former member of the U.S. Congress and chairperson of The Congressional Black Caucus; former member of the California Legislature where she served as the first woman to ever become Speaker of the Assembly; and member of the Legislative Black Caucus in the Assembly with a string of achievements. But perhaps the most important thing about the new Mayor, which represents a change, is her stated commitment to attack the problem of the 40,000 individuals in the City of Los Angeles who are homeless.

Although we have millions of dollars here in California allocated to the issue of homelessness, one unanswered question is how do we reduce or eliminate homelessness without addressing the issues of “rent control”?

The absence of rent control means that landlords can raise rents almost at will, force people out of

their homes because they complain about the lack of repairs or other problems with their dwellings and not experience any real problems under the very laws that call such actions “Retaliatory Evictions”. In the City of San Diego, we added one new council member, with those running for office, re-elected. We also experienced redistricting, with changes in the areas now being represented by people re-elected to office.

We also have new mayors in the cities of Chula Vista and National City, California cities connecting with the City of San Diego. All of this represents elements of change and new opportunities for governance for those who see such possibilities. The question here is where do you stand? Do you see the opportunities? Are you concerned about the mounting problem of homelessness and making tough decisions beyond how much money is available to tackle the problem?

Let us hear from you on these issues and opportunities as we confront the changes before us.

Why High School Students Don’t Need the SAT AnymorE

College admissions is undergoing a sea change. The pandemic accelerated the already fast-moving trend of colleges reconsidering the value of SAT and ACT scores in the admission process. Many colleges have stopped considering test scores at all (test blind/ free) or have allowed students to decide whether they want to include test scores as part of their applications (test-optional).

While the change in testing policy seems new to some, this movement is more than 50 years old. Almost half of all bachelor degree granting colleges had adopted test-optional

By Akil Bello and Harry Feder

or free policies before the pandemic. Spurred by the difficulty of access to testing due to COVID but also prompted — and certainly sustained by — research on the minimal value and detrimental impact of standardized tests, more than 700 colleges have adopted a test-optional or test-free policy since 2020.

Currently, more than 1,800 colleges (roughly 80 percent of bachelor’s degree-granting colleges) have test-optional or test-free policies for those applying in 2023. These colleges range from Hampton University to CalTech to Michigan State University.

New testing policies — combined with changing demographics and the impacts of the pandemic — have changed the normal calculus of college admissions.

Some colleges have seen significantly more applications, some haven’t. Some families and students feel less certain about the advantage that a high test score provides, some are thankful that they don’t have to worry about testing. Some test prep businesses are worried about fading clientele, some are grateful to see the end of overtesting and test misuse. Some college counselors are

The Season For Food Justice

By Julianne Malveaux

Since early November, you’ve been barraged with appeals to donate to food banks, food baskets, and community food events. The hook, of course, is the holidays. We are treated to photos of hungry-looking children or told how many hungry people might have nothing to eat for the holidays. The appeals can be heart-wrenching and sad, designed to get us to give. The requests come by mail, through the internet, and also from our church pulpits and street corners. While holiday spirits are high, this is the time for food-serving organizations to fatten their coffers.

Food-serving organizations are doing what they always do, and their work is commendable. It’s a shame, though, that it is not year-round work. People need food as much on February 21, April 30, or June 16 as they need during the end-year holidays. But appeals before the end of the year are not as moving as they are this time of the year. Tapping on holiday sentiments, some charities raise most of their money during November and December.

Give a person a fish, and you teach them to eat. Teach them to fish, and you teach them to live. While our food-serving organizations help people eat, focusing on food justice will teach them to live. What is food justice? It is a movement to ensure access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for everyone and to advocate for the health and safety of those involved in food production. The food justice movement focuses on disparities in food access, especially for marginalized communities, and examines the structural roots of our food system. (bu. edu.cac/ederef-2/what-is-food-justice/).

The movement looks at questions of land ownership (almost 98 percent of all farms are white-owned), agricultural practices, worker rights, and other issues. Dynamic organizations like Food Tank (www.foodtank.com) seek to reform the food system globally. In Washington, DC, Christopher Bradshaw founded Dreaming Out Loud, farms two acres of formerly vacant land, and, in his words, “uses the food system as a lens to examine and dismantle systems of oppression.” A justice-oriented

social entrepreneur, Chris leads a group of farmers and food hub assistants. He seeks to connect small farmers and engage in food production. (dreamingoutloud.org). Around the country, food justice advocates are claiming unused urban land to grow food. Some sponsor local farmers’ markets and provide residents with healthy food.

The hunger issue is real, and so is the search for healthy, fresh food. Some call inner cities “food desserts,” but others describe them as “food swamps” because plenty of unhealthy food is available. What kind of system makes it easier to find grease and sugar than fresh produce? What makes the grease more profitable than the greens? Food justice advocates are asking these questions and looking at them through micro-lens and macro-lens. How are people taught to make better food choices at the micro level? At the macro level, who profits from the availability of unhealthy food?

As with everything in this country, there are two food systems, one for the “haves” and one for the “have-nots.” The haves have access to gourmet food, fifty kinds of cheeses, healthy precooked meals, and 24-hour delivery service. The marginalized have none of that. Indeed, many of the marginalized work in stores where a pound of specialty cheese costs more than they make in an hour. The food justice movement focuses on more availability for those at the bottom, advocating more affordable fresh food and better access to it.

When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health

By Stan Popovich

happy they can recommend their strong students but poor test takers to colleges that might have rejected them because of a lower test score, some bemoan the loss of a potential advantage for the students they serve that test above their inschool performance.

Change brings uncertainty. Change will benefit some and disadvantage others. In this case, those who have historically benefited from testing have been wealthy White males with college-educated parents, and these changing policies threaten that advantage.

Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your colleagues might give you a hard time regarding your anxieties and depression. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to deal with the people you know regarding your mental health issues:

Listen to the professionals and not your friends:

Your peers may mean well, but when it comes down to it, the professionals are aware of your circumstances more than anyone. A counselor knows what you are going through and can help you deal with your problems. When you have questions about your mental health,

consult with a therapist.

Don’t argue with others: It is important that you do not get into arguments with those who are giving you a rough time. Your number one priority is to get relief from your anxieties. It is not your job to worry about how others may view your circumstances. Your health is more important than what other people may think.

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By Yvette Porter Moore

The new Southeastern Live Well Center (SELWC) in San Diego is located on the corner of Market Street and Euclid Avenue at the foot of Emerald Hills. This center will serve as a one-stop location for many important services.

This state-of-the-art community center also is bringing employment and career opportunities into the area, beginning with the various subcontracting opportunities that were made available for certified firms, including

Small Business Enterprises (SBE), VeteranOwned Businesses (VBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and local businesses during its construction.

Black IPO, Inc., is a Black-owned local business founded by Wendell Stemley, President & CEO, in January of 2000 and has been in operation for 22 years. Mr. Stemley is nationally known, including for his time serving as the President of the National Association of Minority Contractors, located in Washington, D.C.

Black IPO’s role at the SELWC is to provide construction management support to PCL’s project management team. The company performs comprehensive project management services, which include: monitoring quality, safety, and engineering. Black IPO, Inc. also oversees budgets, performs cost analysis, and supervises subcontract awards and scope negotiations.

Mr. Stemley was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He came to San Diego after attending

Southern University School of Engineering, located in Baton Rouge. He then went to work for General Dynamic Convair, located in San Diego. Mr. Stemley worked on various projects at General Dynamics, in which they were frequently building test stations or better laboratories for testing and integration. It became a natural progression for him to pursue a career in construction by going into business for himself.

Mr. Stemely has been a passionate advocate for the advancement of minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Black IPO, Inc. advocates and develops business relationships between minority businesses and major corporate partners on mega projects.

One of Black IPO’s prided projects in Southeastern San Diego was Lincoln High School. Mr. Stemely had the opportunity to meet Lance Laru, who had contracted Black IPO to be the Construction Manager for San Diego Miramar Community College Automotive Technical Building. Mr. Stemely said, “We also became a staff argumentation construction manager for the modernization of Morse High School in Southeastern San Diego. Morse High School’s upgrade was a

much-needed project in our community.”

Mr. Stemely expects great things from his newest project.

“The Live Well Center Project will bring many services to the community,” he said.

Staff on board at the SELWC include Jerry Moss, who is a San Diego resident and serves as a field engineer dealing with site logistics. Veronica Baker, a local resident, serves as the PCL and Black IPO Teams Field Office Manager providing administrative support for the onsite office staff. She also coordinates Black IPO’s onsite sub insurance and billings.

As it is with the County of San Diego and with PCL, diversity is very important to Black IPO, Inc.

“The San Diego area should not lose its commitment to diversity,” said Mr. Stemely. “The County of San Diego is an example of this goal that can be duplicated.”

Applications Open for the Commission on Police Practices

VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

The San Diego City Council has officially announced the opening of applications for participation on the Commission on Police Practices (Commission). The establishment of the Commission, an investigatory body of the City, independent of the Mayor and the Police Department, is in accordance with ordinance O-21557 which became effective November 19, 2022.

Important Information:

• All candidates interested in serving on the Commission must apply at bit.ly/infocpp.

• The application form will remain open, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

• Members are appointed by City Council in accordance with the approved City Council rules and policies.

• In making appointments, the City Council may consider written nominations made by the

public and community-based organizations, as long as nominees accept their nomination in writing prior to City Council consideration. City Council may also consider nominations from the Commission.

• An announcement regarding the nomination process will be released in January 2023, along with guidance on how to submit nominations.

Commission Composition Requirements

The Commission composition must reflect the diverse geographic areas and socio-economic, cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age differences, and who have different personal backgrounds, education, occupations, and life experiences.

Out of the 25 seats, the commissions must have:

• 9 Members, one member that resides in each council district

• 2 Members in the age range of 18 to 24

• 5 Members that reside in low to moderate-income census tracts

• 9 At large members, prioritizing the appointment of those who have had prior contact or interactions with law enforcement; individuals with experience or expertise in substance abuse addiction treatment; individuals involved or with expertise in services for or directed towards the unhoused; individuals involved or with expertise in immigration or migrant services; individuals who were or are criminal justice system impacted; individuals involved or with expertise in mental health, restorative justice, social work, or law enforcement practices and oversight; and individuals with experience or expertise in civil rights advocacy.

UC Berkeley Honors SDCCD Chancellor Emerita Dr. Constance M. Carroll

VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

On December 5, the Academic Senate of the University of California Berkeley presented the 2022 Clark Kerr Award to Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor Emerita of the San Diego Community College District. Following her recent retirement from the district, Carroll founded and currently serves as president of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association. The co-recipient this year was Dr. Tim White, retired chancellor of the California State University system.

In 1968, the Berkeley Division of the University of California’s Academic Senate created the Clark Kerr Award as a tribute to the leadership and legacy of UC President Emeritus Kerr, and to recognize an individual who has made an extraordinary and distinguished contribution to the advancement of higher education. Past recipients have come from both within and outside of the Berkeley community, including such individuals as California Governor and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, former Harvard University President Derek Bok, and on the community college side, Eduardo Padron, former president of Miami Dade College.

The award was co-presented by the UC Berkeley Academic Senate and Chancellor Carol Christ, who noted Carroll’s years of leadership and accomplishments at two universities, several community colleges, including the San Diego district, and her national service. Her leadership and activism in other

arenas were also noted, including California’s legislation enabling community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in various workforce fields.

Berkeley Academic Senate Chair Ronald Cohen stated, “Your remarkable accomplishments place you in the rare category of exceptional individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of higher education, as envisioned by the award.”

reflect that commitment. This award is even more special because I had to opportunity to meet Clark Kerr in the 1980s, when I was one of the people he interviewed for his book, The Many Lives of Academic Presidents. He was an extraordinary educator, and this award gives me a cherished connection with his legacy.”

Bernie Rhinerson, current SDCCD board member, praised Carroll for her effectiveness. “Constance is a true servant leader who always put students at the forefront of her decisions,” said Rhinerson. “As our chancellor, she had an amazing ability to bring people together to move forward toward a common goal.”

For any questions regarding the application process, email applytocpp@ sandiego.gov.

Stay Safe While Holiday Shopping

By Yvette Urrea Moe County of San Diego

Criminals don’t take the holidays off. Instead, they often find more opportunities to victimize people, especially those who are distracted or alone.

With the holiday shopping season underway, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department will be patrolling in busy shopping centers. In Encinitas, Vista and San Marcos this will include the Sheriff SkyWatch, a lookout enclosure lifted by crane two stories above ground to give deputies a better vantage point in shopping center parking lots.

Yet, law enforcement officers can’t be everywhere, so sheriff’s crime prevention specialists remind everyone to stay alert and be cautious. This advice can help keep shoppers safe and may prevent thefts.

More specifically, the Sheriff’s Department also offers the following crime prevention tips for shopping centers this season and

throughout the year:

• Shop during the day when possible and shop with a friend.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Don’t overload your arms with packages and bags while shopping.

• Park in a well‐lit area.

• Have your keys out and ready when approaching your car.

• Be aware of how you carry your purse or wallet. Don’t make it easy for someone to grab.

• When parking, lock your car doors and take valuables with you.

• If you absolutely must drop purchases off at your car and continue shopping, consider moving your car to another parking spot in case there are criminal spotters who might have seen you loading up your car with bags. This extra step could make a criminal think you are leaving.

If you see a crime in progress, always call 9-1-1. To report suspicious activity, call the Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.

In accepting the award, Carroll stated, “My entire career has been about service to students. Having grown up in Baltimore, Maryland, during segregation where many opportunities were denied to me because of my race, I determined that my professional life would be dedicated to providing and expanding opportunities to students, all students, not just those who are privileged. The fact that I chose to work in the community college arena and my recent efforts to promote baccalaureate programs at local community colleges

Carroll’s career includes administrative roles at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Southern Maine. In California, she held presidencies at Indian Valley Colleges in Marin County, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, and Mesa College in San Diego, following which she became the longest-serving chancellor of the San Diego Community College District with 17 years in that position.

Carroll earned a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Duquesne University, both a master’s and Ph.D. in Classics (ancient Greek and Latin) from the University of Pittsburgh, a Certificate of Proficiency in Hellenic Studies from Knubly University in Athens, Greece, and a certificate from the Harvard Institute for Educational Management.

PHOTO: Courtesy of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department

SDCCD Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Constance M. Carroll is presented with the 2022 Clark Kerr Award by professor Benjamin Handel, a member of the UC Berkeley Academic Senate. PHOTO: SDCCD

Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline to 2025

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr National Correspondent

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday, Dec. 5, it would extend for two years the REAL ID full enforcement, from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025. Officials deemed it important to allow states additional time to ensure residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by the REAL ID Act.

As required by the law, following the enforcement deadline, federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will be prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards that do not meet these federal standards.

“DHS continues to work closely with U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories to meet REAL ID requirements,”

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, said in a news release.

“This extension will give states needed time to ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card,” Mayorkas, 63, continued. “DHS will also use this time to implement innovations to make the process more efficient and accessible. We will continue to ensure that the American public can travel safely.”

According to DHS, the extension is necessary, in part, to address the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ability to obtain a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card. REAL ID progress over the past two years has been “significantly hindered by state driver’s licensing agencies having to work through the backlogs created by the pandemic,” DHS offi -

cials wrote in the news release.

Many of these agencies took various steps in response to the pandemic including automatically extending the expiration dates of driver’s licenses and identification cards and shifting operations to appointment only.

Passed by Congress in 2005 following a 9/11 Commission recommendation, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. Security standards include incorporating anti-counterfeiting technology, preventing insider fraud, and using documentary evidence and record checks to ensure a person is who they claim to be.

Under the new regulations, beginning May 7, 2025, every traveler 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another TSA-acceptable form of

identification at airport security checkpoints for domestic air travel.

Officials noted in the release that, since enactment of the REAL ID Act in 2005, advancements in technology have enabled TSA to make significant improvements in checkpoint screening, particularly in the areas of identity management, on-person screening, accessible property screening and alarm resolution.

Through the deployment of technologies such as Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray, then Computed Tomography (CT), Bottled Liquids Scanners (BLS), and Credential Authentication Technology (CAT), as well as deployment of Passenger Screening Canines (PSC) and the rollout of TSA PreCheck, TSA has continually advanced its security capabilities, DHS officials wrote.

TSA also increased its vetting capability through Secure Flight, a

risk-based passenger prescreening program that enhances security by identifying low and high-risk passengers before they arrive at the airport by matching their names against trusted traveler lists and watchlists.

“REAL ID requirements will strengthen these improvements further by providing an additional layer of confidence in the identity of the traveler,” DHS officials insisted.

All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four of five U.S. territories covered by the REAL ID Act and related regulations are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. These standards have significantly improved the reliability and accuracy of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.

For more information on REAL ID, visit www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Back

By Stephen Groves and Amy Forliti Associated Press

The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck was sentenced Friday to 3-1/2 years in prison.

J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty in October to a state count of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. In exchange, a charge of aiding and abetting murder was dropped. Kueng is already serving a federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights, and the state and federal sentences will be served at the same time.

Kueng appeared at the hearing via video from a federal prison in Ohio. When given the chance to address the court, he declined.

With credit for time served and different parole guidelines in the state and federal systems, Kueng will likely serve a total of about 2 1/2 years behind bars.

Floyd’s family members had the right to make victim impact statements, but none did. Family attorney Ben Crump, who has taken on some of the nation’s most high-profile police killings of Black people, said in a statement before the hearing that Kueng’s sentencing ``delivers yet another piece of justice for the Floyd family. ‘’

“While the family faces yet another holiday season without George, we hope that moments like these continue to bring them a measure of peace, knowing that George’s death was not in vain,’’ he said.

Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after former Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as Floyd repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe and eventually went limp. The killing, which was recorded on video by a bystander, sparked worldwide protests as part of a broader reckon -

ing over racial injustice.

Kueng kneeled on Floyd’s back during the restraint. Then-Officer Thomas Lane held Floyd’s legs and Tou Thao, also an officer at the time, kept bystanders from intervening. All of the officers were fired and faced state and federal charges.

As part of his plea agreement, Kueng admitted that he held Floyd’s torso, that he knew from his experience and training that restrain -

ing a handcuffed person in a prone position created a substantial risk, and that the restraint of Floyd was unreasonable under the circumstances.

Matthew Frank, who led the prosecution for the Minnesota attorney general’s office, said repeatedly during the hearing that Floyd was a crime victim and that the prosecution ``focused on the officers’’ who caused his death. He added that the

case was not meant to be a broader examination of policing, but added that he hopes it will reaffirm that police officers cannot treat those “who are in crisis as non-people or second-class citizens.’’

“Mr. Kueng was not simply a bystander that day. He did less than what some of the bystanders attempted to do in helping Mr. Floyd,’’ Frank said.

Kueng’s attorney, Thomas

Plunkett, on Friday blamed the Minneapolis Police Department’s leadership and a lack of training for Floyd’s death. He highlighted Kueng’s status as a rookiesaying he had only been on the job on his own for three days - and accused department leadership of failing to implement training to encourage officers to intervene when one of their colleagues is doing something wrong.

“On behalf of Mr. Kueng, I’m not calling for justice. I’m calling for progress,’’ he said.

Then-Chief Medaria Arradondo fired Kueng and the three other officers the day after Floyd’s killing and later testified at Chauvin’s trial that the officers did not follow training. The former head of training for the department has also testified that the officers acted in a way that was inconsistent with department policies.

Kueng’s sentencing brings the cases against all of the former officers a step closer to resolution, although the state case against Thao is still pending.

like Griner can now make $700,000 when factoring in all possible revenue streams offered by the WNBA.

By Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer

Brittney Griner is back in the United States after an arduous 10-month saga in Russia. Yet nearly half of her WNBA peers opted to compete abroad this winter to supplement their incomes.

None are playing in Russia, for obvious reasons - Griner’s ordeal and the country’s ongoing war with Ukraine - but 67 of the league’s 144 players are in Australia, Turkey, Italy and about a half-dozen other countries.

“Our players are going to do what’s best for them in consultation with their families and their agents,’’ WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “And we’re certainly here to help them think through the security risks and things like that.

Griner, an All-Star with the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained following her arrest at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February on drug possession charges while returning to Russia to play for her overseas team. She was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia before the U.S. and Russia made a highlevel prisoner exchange Thursday that allowed her to return home.

Griner has not spoken publicly nor announced her career plans since she was freed. But if she wanted to return to the court, she would be welcomed back by the WNBA, the Mercury and USA Basketball.

Playing overseas brings in salaries for a handful of WNBA players that top $1 million. It’s a lucrative alternative to the marketing deals that the WNBA offers players to remain in the U.S. during the offseason and promote the league; top players

But there’s no denying that the disparity in pay between professional men’s basketball players and professional women’s basketball players - Griner included - is still vast.

WNBA players have never asked to make the same as their NBA counterparts - they acknowledge it’s impossible - but have asked for an equal revenue share.

So, the WNBA players look outside of the U.S., and Turkey has become the main destination for this winter with nearly two dozen of them playing there. Top players can make a few hundred thousand dollars playing in Turkey - significantly less than what they could earn in Russia.

Players also can take part in the Athletes Unlimited league, which started last year in the U.S. The five-week season has 13 WNBA players signed for this year, up from two during the league’s inaugural year.

This image from video shows Minneapolis Police Officers Thomas Lane, left and J. Alexander Kueng, right, escorting George Floyd, center, to a police vehicle outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis, on May 25, 2020. PHOTO: Court TV via AP, Pool

Biden Wants African Union to be Added to Group of 20 Nations

By Aamer Madhani and Cara Anna Associated Press

Pr esident Joe Biden supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House.

The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G-20 is composed of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies and represents more than 80% of the world’s gross domestic product. South Africa is currently the only African member of the G-20.

“It’s past time Africa has permanent seats at the table in international organizations and initiatives,’’ the senior director for African affairs on the National Security Council, Judd Devermont, said in a recent statement. “We need more African voices in international conversations that concern the global economy, democracy and governance, climate change, health, and security.’’

Biden has invited 49 African leaders to take part in the three-day Washington summit that started Tuesday. December 13.

The G-20 representation would allow African countries to more effectively press the group to implement its pledge to help the continent to cope with climate change. The high-profile push for inclusion in the G-20 comes at a time when the AU has shown renewed unity and purpose on some high-profile

issues, banding together to combat COVID-19 and establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, which came into force in early 2021.

African Union officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the White House announcement.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, at last month’s G-20 gathering in Indonesia, underscored the importance of African Union membership in achieving climate goals.

“We call for continued G-20 support for the African Renewable Energy Initiative as a means of bringing clean power to the continent on African terms,’’ Ramaphosa told the gathering. “This can be best achieved with the African

Union joining the G-20 as a permanent member.”

Devermont said the announcement builds on the administration’s strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa and its advocacy for adding permanent members from Africa to the U.N. Security Council.

Senegalese President Macky Sall, the current AU chairperson, has made the case that by adding the African Union the G-20 “would come to represent the views of 54 additional members, the bulk of low-income countries, and about 80% of the world’s population.’’

“The G-20 compromises its effectiveness and influence by omitting such a large fraction of humanity and the world economy,” Sall wrote in Devex, a news organization covering global development, in July.

U.S. FOUNDATION COMMITS $19.2 MILLION TO NIGERIAN MEDIA

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced 13 grants totaling more than $19.2 million to strengthen local and regional investigative journalism in Nigeria.

The initiative, awarded though the foundation’s On Nigeria program, seeks to reduce corruption by supporting Nigerian-led anti-corruption efforts that advance accountability, transparency, and civic participation.

The grants will help organizations provide training for female and young journalists in investigative field work and data-driven reporting. They will assist Nigerian media organizations in the develop-

ment of sustainable business models, and produce factchecking trackers ahead of the 2023 general elections.

“Our Digital News Report survey shows that the vast majority (95%) of our educated English-speaking sample access news weekly via digital and social platforms, well ahead of TV (61%) and print (33%). Across the whole population, however, TV and radio remain the most important sources of news, although internet access is growing fast and it is estimated that there were around 33m social media users as of January 2022.

The government has become increasingly worried about digital platforms’ influence in airing grievances, such as the recent #EndSars anti-police violence campaign. Twitter, the fifth most important social network for news in Nigeria, was banned for more than six months after it deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Gangs Now Control About 60% of Haiti’s Capital

By Edith M. Lederer Associated Press

Close to 60% of Haiti’s capital is dominated by gangs whose violence and sexual attacks have caused thousands to flee their homes, the U.N. humanitarian chief in the Caribbean nation said Thursday, December 8.

Ulrika Richardson said that has left nearly 20,000 people in the capital facing “catastrophic famine-like conditions’’ as a cholera outbreak spreads throughout Haiti.

Richardson painted a grim picture of a country in a downward spiral, with half its population in urgent need of food assistance as the number of cholera deaths has risen to 283. She said close to 12,000 people have been hospitalized with the disease since Oct. 2, and there are now a total of more than 14,000 suspected cholera cases in eight of the country’s 10 regions.

She said all but 1,000 of the 20,000 Haitians facing starvation are in the capital, Port-au-Prince, mainly in the Cite Soleil slum controlled by the gangs. Richardson said insecurity has led to “massive displacement,” especially in the capital, where 155,000 people have fled their homes.

She said at a news conference that the gangs are using “very terrifying levels of sexual violence as a weap -

The authorities said the suspension – widely criticized by human rights organizations – was part of a wider response to the ‘use of the platform for activities … capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence’.

Recipients include Bayero University, Kano; Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation; the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development; and The Conversation Africa.

on’’ to keep people under control, instill fear and punishment. She said gang battles over territory and their criminal actions are tearing society apart and escalating insecurity.

Political instability has simmered in Haiti since last year’s still-unsolved assassination of President Jovenal Moise, who had faced protests calling for his resignation over corruption charges.

Daily life in Haiti began to spin out of control in September just hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said fuel subsidies would be eliminated, causing prices to double. A gang led by Jimmy “Barbecue’’ Cherizier, a former police officer, blocked the Varreux fuel terminal, setting off a fuel crisis.

The U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions on Cherizier on Oct. 21, and he announced on Nov. 6 that his G9 gang federation was lifting the blockade. But despite the availability of fuel, Richardson said, the humanitarian, security and political situation is worsening, saying that “everyone is affected by the violence.’’

Henry and Haiti’s Council of Ministers sent an urgent appeal Oct. 7 calling for U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to dispatch an international military force to tackle Haiti’s violence and alleviate its humanitarian crisis.

“A strong, independent media sector forms the backbone of democracy,” said On Nigeria director Kole Shettima. “This continued support of key media and journalism organizations will deepen, consolidate, and institutionalize anti-corruption reporting at the lo cal and state levels and create more opportunities for the voices of rural people, women, young people, and minority ethnic groups to be heard.”

LUSAKA DEMANDS PROBE OF ZAMBIAN STUDENT KILLED IN UKRAINE WAR

Zambian officials are seeking an explanation of the death of Lemekhani Nathan Nyirenda, a former student of nuclear engineering in Moscow, who died in September fighting on the side of the Russian army.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Russian paramilitary Wagner group, acknowledged this week that they recruited the Zambian student from a Russian prison but claimed he volunteered for the job.

“Lemekhani Nathan Nyirenda, on September 22, was one of the first to enter the enemy trenches, showing courage and bravery,” Prigozhin, Wagner’s head of operations, posted on his social network.

Prigozhin said he remembered the young man of 23 years of age, who, he claimed, “died as a hero” in combat.

Zambian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stanley Kakubo is calling on Russian authorities to provide further details regarding the recruitment of Nyirenda and how he ended up fighting in Ukraine.

Nyirenda, sponsored to study nuclear engineering at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, had been working as a part-time courier when an unknown person handed him a package containing drugs, his father Edwin Nyirenda told the Reuters news agency.

This led to his conviction on unspecified crimes in April 2020 and a sentence of nine years at Tyer medium security facility on the outskirts of the Russian capital. The family was not told who conscripted his son from prison and, the father added, only “received a message from a man we do not know in Russia who told us that there was a will,

which our son left, and we should travel to Russia”.

The youth was killed on Sept. 22 after being sent to the “battlefront of the conflict,” the Minister told media outlets. The ministry learned of his death on Nov. 9.

Zambia has traditionally sent students to Russia to study on scholarships, as was the case with Nyirenda.

The circumstances of his release from prison are not yet known, but Russia has offered freedom to some prisoners in exchange for fighting in its war in Ukraine.

Zambia has taken a neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine war, as many other African countries have, but says it condemns any form of war.

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A man shows journalists how his home was set on fire during clashes between armed gangs in the Butte Boyer neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 13, 2022.

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Unpaid Internships Face New Scrutiny as Barriers to Careers

By Naomi Harris and Jocelyn Gecker Open Campus and Associated Press

The value of an internship is unmistakable. It teaches marketable skills, it builds professional networks, and it helps students test-drive careers.

Unpaid internships are facing new scrutiny from colleges, state lawmakers -- and even the White House, which announced its interns this fall will be paid for the first time to help remove “barriers to equal opportunity” for low-income students. And students are leading the effort -- saying they can’t afford to meet internship requirements, and shouldn’t be expected to work unpaid to make it in a given field.

Denice Brambila, 26, last spring completed an unpaid internship that was required by her social work master’s program at San Diego State University. To support herself, she worked 12 hours a week at a paid job at an elementary school office. That was on top of the 16 hours a week she spent at her internship, all while trying to keep up with her studies.

“It was pretty hard, especially on those days when I felt really drained and stressed out,’’ Brambila said.

The people who can take unpaid internships have financial safety nets.

“Let’s just face it, it’s very difficult to take an unpaid internship, unpaid work experience, when you’re from a lower-income

background. That’s why we’re pushing for more paid internships, less reliance on unpaid internships, and in the hopes that it helps diversify the workforce and these industries,’’ said Joshua Kahn, associate director of research and public policy at NACE.

Unpaid internships can be found across industries. More than two-thirds of internships in state governments and at nonprofit organizations were unpaid, according to the 2021 study by NACE.

At universities, professional programs in fields like social work, teaching, and journalism are among those that commonly require field work that is often unpaid.

In some fields unpaid internships are likened to apprenticeships because they are considered essential training for careers.

“We really don’t believe students can learn how to work with people, unless they have some practice working with people,’’ said Darla Spence Coffey, president and CEO of the Council on Social Work Education, the accrediting body for social work programs.

The council calls for undergraduates to spend 400 hours on internships, and 900

hours for master’s students. The goal, Coffey said, is for students to “learn how to toggle back and forth between what the theory says and how to apply it.’’

But many of the underfunded nonprofits and clinics where students work cannot afford to pay them.

A legislative measure under consideration in California includes a $5 million fund for stipends to help 650 low-income students and recent college graduates take unpaid work in the state Legislature and other state departments.

“It’s important we focus on those who need it most and have been historically excluded,’’ says state Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, a Democrat, who plans to introduce the bill early next year.

Center for Journalism & Democracy Opens at Howard University

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Nt’l Correspondent

The Center for Journalism & Democracy, a first-of-its-kind academic center committed to strengthening historically informed, pro-democracy journalism, has opened at Howard University.

“More than a year ago, I came to Howard University with a vision to create a space for veteran and budding journalists to hone their craft and respond to our increasingly threatened democracy,” the Center’s founder, Nikole Hannah-Jones, said in a news release last month.

“[On Tuesday, November 15], we officially launched the Center for Journalism & Democracy, and [held] our inaugural Democracy Summit to showcase our philosophy that democracy not only guarantees a free press — it requires one,” Hannah-Jones continued.

“The Center aims to be a key resource and national player for investigative journalism. We are an open learning community with a mission to prod the profession to rise to the urgency of the moment.”

According to the release, the day-long Democracy Summit convened historians, democracy experts, and journalists to unpack present and specific threats to American democracy collectively. The panel examined how American media were covering this moment. They expected to come away with a new vision for protecting democracy. The program included a special message from former President Barack Obama.

“Howard University has a time-honored tradition of protecting and preserving our nation’s democracy by

shedding light on the Black experience,” Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, president of Howard University, remarked.

“We are home to the nation’s oldest Black collegiate newspaper and one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for archival material documenting the Black experience. In addition, we are honored to be the home of the Center for Journalism & Democracy.”

Dr. Frederick continued:

“It is an incredible gift to have Professor Hannah-Jones’ expertise and leadership be a part of our longstanding tradition of Black intellectual thought. We are proud to see her vision of creating an academic center that honors and disseminates the traditions of the Black press come to life.

Officials said the Center would create investigative reporting courses and journalism programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It would support their campus news organizations, provide financial and career support for student journalists, host symposia, train faculty, and launch a visiting professorships program to bring practitioners of investigative reporting into the classrooms of HBCUs.

It will work in partnership

with the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center on the Black Press Archives Project, which seeks to digitize Howard’s extensive Black newspaper archives. It will fund reparations reporting projects as well.

Center activities will engage in conversation about and commitment to investigative journalism and to strengthen it in service of democracy, officials asserted. With the Center, Howard University becomes one of the few journalism programs nationwide to offer a slate of courses with an investigative focus.

Additionally, the Center will work with multiple HBCUs that offer journalism degrees and concentrations. That list includes Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central University, Savannah State University, and Texas Southern University.

“The vigilance, critical analysis, and clarity of purpose that is required of journalism today ground our aspirations for the Center,” Dr. Kali-Ahset Amen, executive director of the Center for Journalism & Democracy, stated in the release.

“We want to remind people of the power and necessity of courageous journalism. Now is the time.”

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The Holiday Bazaar at The George Stevens Center!

By Mike Norris Contributing Writer

On Saturday, December 10th, 2023, Angela Harris hosted a Holiday Bazaar Celebration Event at the George Stevens Senior Center to help raise needed funds for the center. Ten percent of all the proceeds will be donated to benefit both the vendors and the center itself. Ms. Harris plans to hold more events in the future. The mood amongst attendees was festive and full of a great holiday vibe. The celebration showcased vendors, good food, and excellent musical performances from San Diego’s best. The soulful skills and sounds of Pastor and Dj Preacherman, Larry Thompson, kept the soulful groove

PHOTOS: Mike Norris

By Malachi Kudura Contributing Writer

Master photographer Mike Norris was recognized along with other District 79 community leaders and small businesses of merit at a community recognition ceremony on Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2022, by Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber (D-79). The event was held at the George Stevens Senior Center in Encanto. The purpose of the year-end event was to honor community leaders and small business owners in District 79 who were recognized for their hard work and public service during the year.

Norris received the “Black History Month Leader” award for his service to the community for the last 25 years. Norris has captured invaluable photos of hall-of-fame

athletes, activists, and special community events that document our rich African American history and contributions here in San Diego County. Recently, Norris was appointed as “Artist in Residence” by the Lemon Grove Historical Society.

When asked what inspired him to pick up his camera, Mr. Norris stated, “In the beginning, there was my best friend and mentor, who was influenced and mentored by Mr. Gordon Parks. I’m under the influence and lineage of two of the greatest Black photographers in history. [It’s] a huge responsibility. I gladly accepted my calling 50 years ago. I stand on the shoulders of Greatness!”.

The best friend and mentor he mentioned is none other than

Recognition Award

Kenneth P. Green, the first Black

for the Oakland Tribune, who captured many of the Black Panther Party pictures and historical Black photos from the 60s and 70s that we see today.

Norris has also been an active photographer for the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint for the past 22 years, capturing the historical events and people in San Diego. Among his many accolades, Norris was the personal photographer of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and NFL great Junior Seau, with his work appearing at The National Baseball Hall of Fame in CoopersTown and the NFL Hall of Fame photo collections.

Speaking about his early days, Norris continued, “l would do ridealongs with Kenneth on his newspaper assignments. One day, he

said I would make a great photographer. I simply laughed out loud. I had no intention of being a photographer. I learned from Kenneth the importance of interpersonal skills that put people at ease so they turn from stiff and embarrassed to relaxed and personable. This makes the difference between a plain old photo and one that jumps off the page, alive and vibrant. There is great joy in this work.”

Today, Mike Norris is the mentor, inspiring the next generation of Black photographers to stand on the shoulders of greatness. Mr. Norris is always willing to share his vast knowledge and wisdom, as Gordon Parks and Kenneth P. Green did for him.

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PHOTOS: Malachi Kudura

Lincoln’s Hornets Capture State Title

32-28

Over Concord’s De La Salle Spartans

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

Big Lincoln completed their 2022 football season with an impressive State Championship victory over the number one ranked, open division perennial power-house, De La Salle.

Check De La Salle’s resume and you will find multiple State Championships and years of bonafide dominance. The game could have been billed as David vs Goliath, with Lincoln being David.

“Our coaching staff knew about De La Salle’s legacy so we definitely had a certain respect for them. But our players didn’t seem very impressed by all that legacy stuff. They had total confidence in their own abilities and they believed a state title was their destiny,” Head Coach David Dunn shared.

The Hornets had to play eight private and one charter school on their way to championship glory.

Losing only one game 14-7 to Alemany (Mission Hills, CA). In that game, the Hornets were penalized 27 times and four of their touchdowns were called back. Go figure.

“Against Alemany, we were on their turf and it was obvious the referees didn’t like us. But this is the kind of stuff we have been dealing with for years when it comes to inner-city schools vs private schools.

The way they treated us was nothing short of robbery. It prevented us from going undefeated on paper, but we still feel like we had an undefeated season.”

The Alemany “not so mighty” Warriors finished their season 3-8 including a 42-0 shutdown loss to Sierra Canyon, the team Lincoln defeated in the Southern Section Championships.

In spite of all the obstacles that come with running a football program, the Hornets were able to persevere.

”We have to convince parents and students that Lincoln isn’t the way some people try to portray us,” Coach Dunn shared, “Of course, we can’t be perfect but there’s issues at every campus and if something negative happens here it gets magnified. But our academics are solid and we send plenty of kids to college every year,” Dunn

emphasized. “Kids are starting to ignore all the negative talk about us and come here and enjoy the Lincoln Hornet experience.”

A big congratulations goes out to Big Lincoln’s players, alumni, administrators, students, and coaches for their well-deserved, first State Championship football title!

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

ertamae Smart-Grosvenor, a culinary griot who wrote and talked about food and made healthy, culturally-relevant food her mission,

once wrote, “Food changes into blood, blood into cells, cells change into energy which changes up into life. . .food is life.” The quality of our lives is connected to the quality of our food. The food industrial complex is designed to extort surplus value from those who

more uncertain about being able to predict the outcome of the admission process.

need food – all of us. At the top, exploitation comes from pricey, “gourmet,” organic food, but most who indulge in it can afford it. At the bottom, exploitation comes from cheap grease and unhealthy, over processed foods.

What must you do? Keep making contributions to food banks, especially this time of year. Also, rethink what food justice means to you. Contribute to the organizations that are advocating for food justice. These holidays are not only the season to be jolly, to

eat and drink together. It should also be the season to consider our food system and how it promotes exploitation and inequality.

For those traditionally disadvantaged by testing, minimizing the role of tests in admissions gives a sense of relief.

Some adults, both intentionally and accidentally, conveyed that a student who “didn’t do well on the test might as well not go to college at all. Test optional has changed that.

The widespread adoption of these policies has created more opportunity. Students who might have been deterred from applying to certain schools simply because of scores below the published averages of that school are now applying without worrying about scores.

But while these new policies decrease barriers for many, change can increase uncertainty. Some students and their supporters feel

This nervousness is especially pronounced among those who have long relied on presenting test scores as the “key” to admissions and scholarships. Test makers, test prep companies, and independent college counselors have contributed to the anxiety by stoking fears, despite the assurances of colleges, that not testing creates a disadvantage in either admissions or access to scholarships, even at colleges that are test optional.

Making matters worse is the national media’s focus on highly rejective colleges, which make up less than 4 percent of colleges. Even in California, where public universities will not look at test scores even if submitted, the legacy of having required scores for 50 years casts a shadow on the current process.

better.

Tell your friends to learn about your situation:

The confusion about how these policies play out in practice is evident in the lived experience of applicants. Wendy Jefferies, a knowledgeable graduate admissions coach, and her daughter, now a first year at Indiana University, still struggled through what was essentially two parallel admissions processes, one with scores and one without.

Jefferies and her daughter, who had a 27 ACT score (better than almost 90 percent of test takers nationally) and a 3.5 GPA, decided to apply with testing to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and without to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs).

This strategy was largely informed by popular narratives that suggested that scores would provide access to scholarships at HBCUs in a way they would not at PWIs. After falling short of her target ACT score twice, Jefferies and her daughter decided not to spend any

Your goal is to get better:

Concentrate on how you can face your fears and anxieties. Don’t waste your time arguing with your colleagues who are giving you a difficult time. This isn’t a public relations event where you need to get approval from everyone. This is your life and you are the one suffering. Your main focus is to get

Explain to your peers that the best way for them to help you is to learn about your mental health issues. They could talk to a counselor, read some good books, or join a support group to better understand your situation. If your friends won’t make an effort, then stay away from them because they will only make things worse.

Distance yourself from those who give you a difficult time: Distance yourself from those who won’t make an effort to help understand what you are going through. You need to surround yourself with positive and supportive people. If you have problems or issues with a particular person, you can always ask a counselor for advice.

You are not alone: It can be very frustrating to manage your fear-related issues when

more time or energy on testing.

Seniors applying this year and next will need to keep monitoring college websites and fairtest.org to track evolving college policies. But applicants will also need to take colleges at their word about what is important in the process. Colleges are responding to research, the current environment, and students’ needs and are updating their policies as necessary. This means there

the people you know are on your case. Remember, you are not alone. There are millions of people around the world who struggle with their fears, anxieties, and depression. The key is to find those people who can relate to you through various organizations in your area.

Join a local mental health support group: There are many mental health awareness support groups in your area. Many hospitals, churches, and

may be more tweaks in the coming years. College admission is moving away from an ‘institution-centered” process.

For colleges and students alike, test-optional has been a seismic shift.

Akil Bello serves as Senior Director of Advocacy and Advancement at FairTest. Harry Feder is the Executive Director of FairTest. This article originally appeared in The Afro.

counselors in your area will be able to provide you with a list of these organizations. These groups will be aware of your situation and can give you additional advice regarding your problems. In addition, talk to a professional who can help relieve your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with suggestions and insights on how to deal with your current problem.

This article appeared first in Houston Forward Times.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA. juliannemalveaux.com

Coach Dunn at the State Championship

PHOTO: Darrel Wheeler

PHOTO: Michael Brunker

Southern Section Championship

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PHOTO: Michael Brunker

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HEALTHY LIVING

Teaching a Healthy Diet by Any Greens Necessary

D.C. Vegan was inspired

by Dick Gregory

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr. National Correspondent

When Dick Gregory died in 2017 at the age of 84, many chose to remember his comedic genius. Most properly credited him with inspiring greats like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Chris Rock. Others recalled how the multi-talented entertainer became a prolific freedom fighter in the civil rights movement.

But District resident Tracye McQuirter will never forget how Gregory inspired her to change her eating habits and, ultimately, her life.

“When I was a sophomore at Amherst College in the 1980s, our Black Student Union brought Dick Gregory to campus to talk about the political, economic, and social state of Black America,” McQuirter reflected on the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s live daily morning program, “Let It

Be Known”.

“Instead, he decided to talk about the plate of Black America and how unhealthfully most folks eat. This was in 1986, and we didn’t know that Dick Gregory had become a nutrition guru.”

McQuirter said she only knew Gregory as a comedic legend and civil rights icon. She also recalled that at the time of Gregory’s visit, she “was completely uninterested in healthy food.” While she and her two siblings grew up in a home where her mother made food from scratch each day, and vegetables were aplenty, her sugar-drinking, candy-eating cousins only heightened her interest in sugary products.

“At that time, I was going through a paradigm shift. I was taking a

PHOTO: Tracye L. McQuirter, MPH. / Wikimedia Commons

lot of political science and African American studies classes and learning about imperialism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism for the first time or in new ways. It was changing my awareness and sense of self,” McQuirter remarked.

The Biggest GiftGiving Mistakes 4

By Julian Givi West Virginia University

A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one. Unfortunately, there are times when you receive a gift and you have to force a smile and fake your gratitude. Here are four of the most common gift-giving mistakes.

1. Prioritizing the big reveal

One way givers can err is by focusing too much on the moment the recipient will open the gift. Givers hope to surprise the recipient and put a smile on their face. However, when people receive a gift, they care less about the moment the bow comes off, and instead think about the weeks and months ahead.

People want gifts that are useful and reliable and meet their needs. How often would a chocolate fondue fountain realistically be used?

2. Unique and new are overrated

Another factor involves unwritten rules for what constitutes good gift-giving practices.

Givers, for example, may avoid giving the same gift to someone in back-toback years because this goes against the norm of giving a unique gift each year. Givers also often refrain from giving used products as gifts because of the unspoken rule that a gift should be brand new.

If someone loves a certain type of wine, they’re more than happy to receive it in subsequent years.

3. Being riskaverse

Givers can make missteps when they avoid gifts that they see as too risky. Doubts can creep into shoppers’ heads:What if it comes across as sappy? What if the recipient thinks I’m being cheap? And so people tend to opt for safer, superficial gifts.

Consider sentimental gifts, like a scrapbook or a nostalgic memento. Studies have shown that recipients love these gifts; they elicit happiness for extended periods of time.

Also when considering material goods versus experi -

ences, recipients tend to be more open to experiences than givers anticipate – and these gifts are actually more likely to make people happier than material goods like a new appliance or a new shirt. Experiences are trickier; they require a bit more of an understanding of who the recipient truly is – not everyone loves going to see the symphony. Yet recipients tend to be more open to experiences – and these gifts are actually more likely to make people happier than material goods.

4. Does the thought really count?

Givers can also err by wanting their gift to appear especially thoughtful. Of course, recipients appreciate thoughtfulness – but not when it comes at the expense of receiving something that’s actually useful.

This plays out when giv ers are shopping for mul tiple people. They’ll often choose unique gifts for each recipient, rather than give the same gift to every one, because a distinct gift for each person will make them feel as though they put more time and effort into gift selection. People do this even if they realize that some recipients will be receiving less desirable gifts.

You’ll also see this happen with gift cards to a particu lar clothing store or restau rant, for example – that reflect the interests or tastes of the recipient.

But recipients are more open to gift cards that give them more flexibility and free dom. That way, they can decide whether to splurge on a new sweater, dine out at their favorite restaurant –or do both.

“I immersed myself in this community taking cooking classes, attending lectures, going grocery shopping, asking hundreds of questions, and getting mentored,”

McQuirter noted. “So, I learned how to be vegan from this community after I learned why to be vegan from Dick Gregory.”

Since then, McQuirter has earned her stripes as a transformative leader in plant-based nutrition and Black women’s health. Dubbed a “Food Hero” by Vegetarian Times magazine, McQuirter has helped thousands of people turn to veganism. In addition, she created the 10 Million Black Vegan Women Movement to change the paradigm of Black women’s health.

“Dick Gregory rocked my world when he made all these connections, and now it’s been 35 years,” said McQuirter, an advisor for the

Black Women’s Health Imperative and Spelman College. McQuirte holds a master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in Black Studies from Amherst College.

“Animals get their proteins from plants,” McQuirter explained. “You get your proteins second-hand – from muscle tissues built from plants feeding animals. It’s normal and natural to get protein from plants, and to eat plants directly instead of going through the slaughterhouse process is best.”

“You get the bad with animals – the saturated fat and cholesterol that leads to diabetes, cancers, stroke, and hypertension. All of these we know affect African Americans the most,” she concluded.

McQuirter said she understands there are too many food deserts and food insecurity in communities of color. However, she believes the resources are there to overcome those challenges.

“If you’re able to grow your food, that’s the best,” she said. “If you go to a Farmer’s market, they will have organic fruits and vegetables, and that’s great; if organic foods aren’t available, then get non-organic and wash the food well. So, it’s not an all-or-nothing proposition.”

A consumer psychologist who specializes in gift-giving research weighs in

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Fictitious business name(s): Ritual Pilates Located at: 3339 53rd St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego

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Fictitious business name(s): Elsibu Music Productions Located at: 9849 Caminito Cuadro San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/01/2021

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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.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

County of San Diego

330 W. Broadway

San Diego, CA 92101

Central Division, Hall of Justice

37-2022-00040599-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Holly Maglione/ Nicholas Maglione

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Holly C Maglione/ Nicholas G Maglione filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Eugene Abrahamm Maglione

PROPOSED NAME: Asher Eugene Maglione

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 9, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 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

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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.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2022-00048247-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Kelsey Elyse Gaschen

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Kelsey Elyse Gaschen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

electrical handholes and a new box pad for a future PME electrical switch. Construction also includes extension of SDG&E’s 4” PE gas main for approximately 965 LF, from approximately 200 feet west of the Siempre Viva Road intersection with Paseo de la Fuente to the gas main stub at the location of the future OME POE connector road cul-de-sac. The work also includes extension of approximately 275 LF of sewer line with 5 new manholes at standard and extra depth, and 890 LF of new 12-inch water mains with new service laterals to the OME POE, and procuring all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Plans and SANDAG Special Provisions

The engineer's estimate for this work is $2,545,546.20. The prime contractor must have an A license at time of bid submittal. The Prime contractor must perform with their own organization at least 35% of the work. The project is funded in whole or in part with State of California SB1 Trade Corridor Enhancement funding. No DBE goals apply to this opportunity.

A nonmandatory prebid meeting will be held virtually on December 13th at 2:00 pm PDT. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the project and ask questions. There will be no site walk. At the virtual prebid meeting we will share images of the site. The project area is accessible to all. Bidders are reminded to stay in the public right of way. The link to the virtual prebid meeting will be shared via SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal.

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PRESENT NAME: Kelsey Elyse Gaschen

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We are seeking qualified DBE, MBE, and WBE firms to be part of our team. We encourage those qualified and interested to submit the following:

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We are seeking submittals from small businesses with the following areas of expertise:

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PROPOSED NAME: Kelsey Elyse Schneider

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 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 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/05

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00048492-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Hong Le Thi Nguyen on behalf of minor child

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Hong Le Thi Nguyen on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Nguyen Quynh Nhu Do

PROPOSED NAME: Hailey Nguyen Do

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 19, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 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 12/08, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00047739-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Alyssa Renee Deno

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Alyssa Renee Deno filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Alyssa Renee Deno

PROPOSED NAME: Aly Lepus Deno

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 11, 2023 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 12/08, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00046467-CU-PTCTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Abyssinia Tadele Belay AKA Azeb Tadele Belay

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Abyssinia Tadele Belay AKA Azeb Tadele Belay filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Abyssinia Tadele Belay AKA Azeb Tadele Belay

PROPOSED NAME: Azeb Tadele Belay

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 3, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 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 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

Margaret Ann Jenkinson Case Number: 37-2022-00049242-PR-LACTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Margaret Ann Jenkinson, a.k.a Peggy Jenkinson

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Chanel Helene Jenkinson Winters in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

The Petition for Probate requests that Chanel Helene Jenkinson Winters be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on February 22, 2023, at 1:30 PM in Dept. 502 located at the

Superior Court of

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. 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: Chanel Helene Jenkinson Winters 3333 29th St. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 459 4342 12/15, 12/22, 12/29

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gregory Scott Budziak (A.K.A Gregory Scott Boughter) Case Number: 37-2022-00047446-PR-PWCTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gregory Scott Budziak (A.K.A. Gregory Scott Boughter)

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Dawn Boughter 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 February 1, 2023, at 1:30 PM in Dept. 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central CourthouseProbate

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. 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: Dawn Boughter 260 N. Lyon Ave. Sp. 159 Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 760 8743 12/08, 12/15, 12/22

SUMMONS

versión. Lea la información a continuación.

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Case Number: 37-2022-00014741-CU-BCCTL

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Christy Carson aka Christy Andrada, an individual, and Does 1 thorough 10, inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LCS Capital, LLC

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the following information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case

AVISO! Lo han demandando. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de extención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no concoe a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

Superior Court of California County of San Diego Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogadp del demandante, o el demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Parker, Simon, Kokolis & Brown, LLP; Katrina M. Brown (314007); Kelsey L. Thwaits (330667), 755 Baywood Dr., 2nd Floor Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 210-3020

Date (Fecha): 4/21/2022

Clerk, by (Secretario) M. Manneh, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant

Summons Filed: 04/20/2022

(SEAL) Published in The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint: 12/01/2022, 12/08/2022, 12/15/2022, 12/22/2022

SUMMONS (Citation Judicial) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Hall of Justice

California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Probate Court

USA Inc. is one of the world’s leading engineering consulting firms with an office in San Diego. In preparation for future projects, WSP is seeking to prequalify local subconsulting firms to support the CITY OF SAN DIEGO AS-NEEDED STORMWATER DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT

Sharp Increase of COVID Cases After Thanksgiving Holiday

By Katie Cadiao County of San Diego Communications Office

Th e County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is reporting a spike in new COVID-19 cases. The 5,649 lab-confirmed cases reported this week represent an increase of more than 63 percent when compared to the previous week, when 3,455 new infections were reported.

While flu cases are slightly down compared to last week, wastewater data shows a continued increasing trend. The County is reporting 2,583 new lab-confirmed cases of influenza this week. Last week, 2,721

cases were reported. By this time last year, 539 flu cases had been reported for the entire season up to this point.

“Holiday gatherings, especially indoors, can increase the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and flu as we’re seeing after the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Cameron Kaiser, M.D., M.P.H., County deputy public health officer. “San Diego County residents know how to keep loved ones safe when gathering for celebrations, as they have done so in the past. Masking, home testing and vaccinations can help ensure you and your families don’t spend this holiday season sick or worse.”

The bivalent COVID-19 booster and

flu vaccinations are separate shots that are both effective at decreasing the chance of catching the targeted viruses, being hospitalized, or dying. County officials strongly a dvise all eligible residents get both. Wearing a mask if able, particularly during indoor public gatherings, will help protect you and those around you.

In addition to vaccination and masking, there are a number of other precautions San Diegans can take to protect themselves against COVID-19, as well as seasonal illnesses like the flu. These measures include:

• Cleaning hands thoroughly and often;

• Staying away from sick people;

• Staying home and avoiding contact with others when sick;

• Home testing when exposed or when ill;

• Regularly cleaning commonly touched surfaces.

“These steps will help protect our critical hospital capacity and your loved ones,” Kaiser said. “I also want to remind everyone it’s never too late to get a flu shot or a bivalent COVID booster.”

COVID-19 Vaccination Progress:

• C lose to 2.69 million or 80.4% of San Diegans received the primary

series of one of the approved COVID-19 vaccines.

• Bivalent boosters administered: 449,633 or 18% of 2,493,367 eligible San Diegans.

Comas, Strokes, and Blood Clots: A Long COVID Survivor Tells All

by Anissa Durham

Heather-Elizabeth Brown tested negative for COVID-19 multiple times in early April 2020, but she knew something was wrong. The hospital in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan kept telling the now 38-year-old to drink fluids and take a prescription for hydroxychloroquine, and only come back if she was having breathing problems.

menstrual cycles.

Trauma of Recovery

Waking up from the coma was only the start of Brown’s recovery. She says one of the major long COVID problems she developed was COVID-induced diabetes. Her list of long COVID symptoms doesn’t stop there — Brown struggled with swelling and lymphedema, hair loss, a disruption in her menstrual cycle, and brain fog. She says over the course of the last two and a half years some symptoms have gone, while others stayed.

Brown says having a strong support system, close friends who are doctors, church family, and a community of people praying for her is how she was able to navigate her near-death experience.

“I recognize that I am the exception to the rule,” she says.

–Heather-Elizabeth Brown, Corporate Trainer

“At one point, I went home, and I told my mom I was afraid to go to sleep because I felt like I was not going to wake up,” she says.

When she returned to the hospital, for the third time, with a 103-degree fever and pain in her lungs, doctors admitted her for being positive for COVID-19. Hours later, on April 18, she was put in a medically induced coma. One she wouldn’t wake up from for 31 days. While in a coma, she developed blood clots, had a stroke, received two blood transfusions, and had bleeding complications.

“When I woke up, I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, I had a feeding tube, I was in the ICU for almost two weeks,” she says. “I had to relearn how to walk. I was in inpatient rehab for about six weeks. I had all sorts of therapy … pretty much everything that you can think of.”

Brown’s whirlwind of a COVID-19 diagnosis still affects her two and a half years later. Now, she is dealing with the aftermath of the virus ravaging her body and long COVID symptoms that impact her daily living. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, in the U.S. Black communities are more than twice as likely as white people to be hospitalized for COVID-19 and almost twice as likely to die from the disease. Black folks like Brown are at a higher risk for developing long COVID symptoms that can last weeks or months after initial infection, Amira Johnson, a psychotherapist at Berman Psychotherapy said in an email.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in a recent Household Pulse Survey that nearly one in five American adults who have had COVID-19, still have symptoms of long COVID — which is defined as lasting three or more months. Symptoms can include anything from but are not limited to cough, fatigue, heart palpitations, headache, sleep problems, stomach pain, and changes in

With recovery being a moving target, Brown says she regularly gets B-12 shots, takes supplements, has done oxygen therapy, and takes a nap every day because of the fatigue she experiences.

Medical Bias

Brown says an important part of her recovery was being up to date with her medical records — everything from her hospitalization to her post-hospital doctor visits. But when reading one of her charts a month after being extubated from the ventilator and returning to the hospital for issues with blood clots, she discovered something surprising.

“There was a note that a nurse had written that said something to the effect of patient ‘claims’ … ‘to be a COVID survivor and has longer lasting COVID symptoms’,” she recalls. “And then something else that pretty much said to the effect of ‘is searching for medication’ or something that kind of indicated to other providers like, don’t take this person seriously.”

With cases of misdiagnosis and mistreatment, even the best studies may underestimate the impacts of long COVID, Johnson explained via email. Having negative experiences in a medical setting — like medical mistreatment — could make folks not want to reach out to professionals for help.

“This then leads to them being permanently affected by these conditions or dying because of them,” Johnson said.

“I was so hurt and completely offended,” Brown says. “I’ve had this experience that’s documented and there’s still somebody who’s discounting my experience and my complaints and my pain.”

Advocacy saved her life, but what about others?

The Black community was hit hardest during the pandemic for loss of employment, illness, death, and food insecurity — with the community recovering the slowest when it comes to employment. According to a Dec. 2020 report by the National Library of Medicine, nearly 40% of African American workers had lowwage jobs in 2018, which gave folks a greater risk of COVID-19 exposure.

“People of color specifically had a more difficult time getting tested, getting treated for care, and getting treated earlier. I know that was my biggest issue,” Brown says. “The reason I think I had a more severe experience is because by the time they caught it, and by the time I started getting treatment, it had already progressed to a pretty severe place.”

Because of Brown’s outspoken nature, she says she constantly advocated for herself and had family and friends in the medical field who were able to advocate for her as well. Sometimes in medical settings, it can be easy to become intimidated by people who have knowledge about your body, she says — but nobody knows your body best.

After being turned away from the hospital multiple times, it could have been easy for Brown to stay home, but if she had not

insisted on going back to the hospital and not leaving until she got care, she says she may not be alive to tell her story today.

“I just want to re-message the importance of being an advocate for yourself,” Brown says, especially “when it comes to your health and getting care and not being a shrinking violet when it comes to speaking to medical professionals about your health, your body, and your wellness.”

This article originally appeared on Word in Black.

DECLARATION OF LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY

Whereas, monkeypox is an unusual disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is spread though prolonged skin-to-skin contact and symptoms of monkeypox include rash, fever, muscle aches, and respiratory symptoms. Although most cases of monkeypox resolve within a few weeks, monkeypox can cause serious symptoms, including severe pain, hospitalization and, in rare cases, death; and

Whereas, in May 2022, clusters of monkeypox cases were identified in multiple countries with the first case of monkeypox in the United States (U.S.) confirmed in Massachusetts on May 20, 2022; and

Whereas, on May 27, 2022, the first case of monkeypox was confirmed in California; and

Whereas, on June 15, 2022, the first case of monkeypox was reported in San Diego County; and

Whereas, on July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the multi-country spread of monkeypox to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, which constitutes its highest alert level; and

Whereas, the global outbreak of monkeypox is rapidly changing day-today; and

Whereas, as of July 29, 2022, globally, there have been over 21,148 cases associated with monkeypox and nationwide, there have been 4,907 confirmed or probable cases in the U.S., including 799 confirmed or probable cases in California across 27 local public health jurisdictions; and

Whereas, as of July 29, 2022, there are 27 confirmed and 19 probable cases of monkeypox in San Diego County; and

Whereas, on August 1, 2022, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California to respond to monkeypox; and

Whereas, there is a limited supply of the JYNNEOS® vaccine, which is approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease; and

Whereas, due to the limited supply of vaccine, the large population and geographic location of San Diego County, combined with the worldwide spread of monkeypox and con-

firmed or probable local cases, there is an imminent threat from the introduction of monkeypox in San Diego County community at-large.

Now, therefore, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101080, the San Diego County Health

Officer declares:

1) The introduction of monkeypox in San Diego County is a threat to the public’s health, within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 101080.

2) A local health emergency is declared in San Diego County.

This declaration shall remain in effect for no longer than seven days unless ratified by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and continued for an additional time period.

Date: August 2, 2022

Courtesy photo

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Heather-Elizabeth Brown.

Baptist Church

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Owens-Smith

SUNRISE 03/30/1976

SUNSET 11/27/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Viewing December 15th 2022, 10am at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary, with a Funeral service following at 12pm. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Gweniece Owens-Smith’s life began on March 30, 1976, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Born to mother Deborah Mallory and father Andre Owens Sr. She was the oldest of four siblings, Ronieka Owens, Derrick Cromer and Andre Owens Jr. Gweniece attended Keiller Middle School as well as Lincoln High School. She graduated from Maric College of Medical Careers in Medical Billing and Coding and specialized in this field for over 20+ years. As her next career began in 2021, she became a certified Notary Public. As life went on as a partnership with her husband they created and started a successful real estate business REI Options located in Riverside, CA.

She took in and nurtured not only her own children but others as well. Her love for dance made her a fantastic cheer coach for San Diego Youth Football & Cheer Conference. Gweniece was a stern parent and supporter, always involved with her kid’s activities. From coaching her daughter Aaliyah’s cheer team, on the sideline with a huge blow horn cheering on her oldest son, Jaylon, at the football games, at her youngest daughter, Sa’Nai’s, gymnastic events, and always on the sidelines talking trash at all of her youngest son, Tommy III, AAU basketball games.

On November 27th 2022 she departed into God’s Kingdom. She leaves many to mourn her death and celebrate her life. She leaves her beloved husband, Tommy L. Smith Jr.; children Aaliyah Smith, Jaylon Owens, Sa’Nai Smith and Tommy L. Smith III; parents Deborah Mallory and Andre Owens Sr.; siblings Derrick Cromer, Andre Owens Jr, Ronieka Owens; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many more friends. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Erma and Robert Dungins, as well as her paternal grandparents, Willie and Themla Owens.

Simpson-Lacy

Ephrem

SUNRISE 06/22/1963

SUNSET 11/29/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held on 12/10/2022 at Kidane Mehret Church with a burial following at Greenwood Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Ezra Ephrem, a beloved son, husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022. He was born to the late Mr. Ephrem Ogbagabriel and Mrs. Ghidey Goitom on June 22, 1963 in Asmara, Eritrea.

Ezra attained his secondary education at Barnes School & Junior College in Pune, India, alongside his cousins. Subsequently, he graduated from Cumberland University in Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. Ezra relocated to San Diego to be closer to family, where he met his wife. After resettling in Long Beach, then Irvine, he went on to have an illustrious and satisfying career in Information Technology. Ezra was an avid lover of guitar, Star Wars, and will be remembered for his humorous personality.

Ezra will be remembered for his steadfast love of family, country, and community. Following the death of his beloved father, he assumed the responsibility to keep the dreams of his parents alive by encouraging his siblings to value education and to excel in their professional life. In the best tradition of his birthplace, Eritrea, and as the eldest child of his parents, he was the glue that held the family together. As well, he gave his mother, Mrs. Ghidey, the support she needed to maintain a loving family.

Ezra is survived by the love of his life, Mrs. Tsehai Hadgu, and his two daughters, Beylul Ephrem and Risan Ephrem. He was additionally supported by his mother, Ms. Ghidey Goitom; his siblings Awet, Rahel, Selam, Daniel, and Medhanie; as well as niece and nephews Haikel, Yacob and Neko. He will be missed immensely.

Pamela Garrett

Latanya

SUNRISE 08/14/1959

SUNSET 11/21/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MORTUARY

Funeral Services were held on December 10, 2022 at Preferred Cremation & Burial Chapel

Pamela Marie Simpson Lacy was born on August 14, 1959 in Leavenworth, Kansas, to proud parents Maxie and Charles Allen Simspon. Pamela was the sixth child blessed to this union. She was raised as a baptist christian. As a child, Pamela lived in England and Montana before her family settled in San Diego, CA. This is where she completed her education as a graduate of Gompers Preparatory Academy. She was a loving wife and mother to her three children (Latea M. Lacy, Edward Allen Lacy, and Jeston L. White). She also extended herself to help her husband (Freddie Lacy) raise two young daughters whom she loved as her own (Tara Robinson and Camelley Mitchell).

She loved to have fun and would often host bonfires and barbecues for friends and family, alongside her husband in their front yard. Pamela often loved to spend time with her mother and sister playing bingo or watching the ID channel. She was the type of woman who didn’t judge others and would always lend a listening ear. She put her all into caring for her family, more specifically her son Allen Lacy. He loved his mother with all of his heart.

Pamela attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in San Diego. She faithfully served the church by performing acts of charity and hospitality as a Deaconess for years. Pamela entered into the presence of the Lord and Savior on November 21, 2022. She has joined her husband (Freddie Lacy) and son (Allen Lacy), both of whom preceded her in death. Pamela leaves to cherish her memory; son Jeston L. White; daughter Late’a M. Lacy (Ahmad Lacy); mother (Maxie Simpson); sister Patricia Smith; brothers (Gary Simpson, Albert Simpson, Charles Simpson, and Joseph Simpson); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.

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SUNRISE 09/24/1959

SUNSET 11/11/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held 11/29/2022 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. Final Arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Harold John Scott, 63, of San Diego, CA, died on November 11th 2022. Harold Scott, the son of Steve Scott (deceased Mar 2020) and Emma Campbell. Harold was born in San Diego, CA on September 24th 1959. Harold is survived by his mother Emma Campbell, three siblings, his oldest sister Helen Avery, his only brother Johnny Ray Scott, and his sister LuWanda Lancaster.

Harold “Harold Roach” grew up in the Pueblos in Los Angeles, California where he was awarded many 1st place trophies for playing baseball alongside his brother Johnny. He held his grandmother Mazie near and dear to his heart. He often took many trips to Arkansas, where he would spend a few weeks with her. Harold had a ton of friends and was always the life of the party, where you could catch him doing his favorite dance. Harold was the type of person who did not mind sharing or even giving you his last. You could often catch him staring off in deep thought wondering what he could do to be a helping hand.

Harold did not have any children and was never married, but he was truly loved by his family. He had a host of nieces and nephews that he looked at as his own and was very protective of them. Harold had a lot of love for his family, his mother Jewel who he would still check on and do anything for. Harold treated his cousins as his best friends and his friends as his family. He was always on the move, but he always circled back home.

SUNRISE 09/25/2007

SUNSET 11/12/2022

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Latanya Rose Garrett was born on September 25, 2007 to parents Tanya Whitaker and Adrian Garrett in San Diego, California. She was the youngest of two daughters. Latanya attended Carver Elementary, America’s Finest Charter School, Millennial Tech Middle School, Wilson Middle School and The Charter School of San Diego.

LaTanya was a shy, but very energetic child with a big personality that was always laughing, playing and brightening any room that she entered. She was known for her colorful box braids and other hairstyles that she created herself. Latanya was very stylish in her dress and grooming with a dream of owning her own hair salon.

LaTanya loved to dance and would create Dubsmash and TikTok videos always trying to perfect her moves. Her favorite activities were spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed a particularly close relationship with her mother and older sister, Talena.

Latanya Rose Garrett, age 15, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2022 after a brief illness. Her life was a roller coaster that she lived to the fullest in her too short time here on earth.

Left to cherish Latanya’s memory are mother Tanya Whitaker; father Adrian Garrett; sister Talena; several aunts and uncles; cousins; and other relatives and friends. She will remain in her family’s heart forever.

“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ”

Black-Owned The Black Rac Debuts 1st Fashion Show

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On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Rosita Beaty, the Designer/Owner of The Black Rac launched her first exclusive show called The Black Rac Fashion Show at the Marina Village Conference Center’s Bayview Room.

The Black Rac showcased 5 collections with over twenty-five models delivering heavy-hitting hand-sewn pieces in men’s and women’s fashion. Rosita takes pride in her gift of making the visions of others a reality with her custom designs.

Her goal in debuting the fash ion show was to display that all women are beautiful by break ing the stigma and bringing all women together to empower each other.

Rosita ended her sold-out show with a few powerful words: “I’m not a person of many words. My designs speak for themselves.”

Walter Lincoln Hawkins, A Modern-Day Inventor

By Tamara Shiloh

During his early years, Walter Lincoln Hawkins (1911–1992) would disassemble and then reassemble several toys to create new ones. He built springdriven toy boats to sail in the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial and a radio so he could listen to the Washington Senators baseball games.

No one knew then that young Walter’s fascination with how things worked would catapult this grandson of a slave into a notable career in chemical engineering.

Born in Wash., D.C., Hawkins’ father was a lawyer for the U.S. Census Bureau

and his mother was a science teacher in the District of Columbia school system. According to sources, Hawkins was orphaned as a young child and then raised by his sister.

Not much is known about this timeline of these events, only that his upbringing was “in a world where it was difficult for African Americans to find adequate encouragement in education and at work.”

A physics teacher in Hawkins’ Wash., D.C. high school purchased a new car every year. Hawkins being curious, found out that the teacher had invented a selfstarter mechanism to replace

automobile hand cranks, and the new cars were partial payment from the company that purchased the mechanism.

Discovering that a person could make a living tinkering with mechanics was all he needed to know. He’d already shown promise in math and science and developed a sense of self-confidence. Confirming that his passion could be a career ignited his dreams.

Hawkins went on to earn his degree in chemical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., a master’s in chemistry at Howard University and a doctoral at McGill University in

Montreal.

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and oxidative stabilization of polymers for telecommunications.

At Bell Labs, Hawkins developed a reputation for adding years to the life of plastics, enabling universal telephone service, making it economical to service providers. He conducted research on polymers, specifically thermal

Telephone cables, until 1950, were coated with a costly and toxic lead-based material. This was replaced with polyethylene, which quickly became brittle and breakable in sunlight. Hawkins, along with a partner, invented a polymer (1956) as a replacement. The new material, today known as plastic cable sheath, went into production in the 1960s. It was widely used as an inexpensive, durable, and safe coating for

telecommunications wire. It remains in use today, protecting fiber optic cable.

In addition to his numerous achievements at Bell Labs, Hawkins contributed to the development of techniques for recycling and reusing plastics. After retiring from Bell Labs (1976), he remained active as a mentor, educator, and industrial visionary for many years. Before his death in 1992, Hawkins was honored with a National Medal of Technology.

This article originally appeared in Post News Group.

William Augustus Hinton was an American bacteriologist and the first Black Professor at Harvard University. Hinton was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 15, 1883, to former slaves Maria Clark and Augustus Hinton. After graduating from Harverd’s Medical School, he taught antibody diagnostic methods known as serological techniques at Harvard’s Wassermann Laboratory. He was also a volunteer assistant at the Department of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he performed autopsies on those who died of syphilis. He would go on to change the course of medical history with his findings using serology to develop a new method in diagnosing syphilis and, as a result, became an expert on the disease.

For most of his years on the Harvard Medical School Teaching faculty, Hinton was an assistant teacher and then a lecturer. He was promoted to Professor toward the end of his career in 1949; Hinton was named Clinical Professor of Bacteriology and Immunology, making him the first Black full Professor at the institution.

ARCHIE MOORE BECOMES THE OLDEST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

Archie Moore, a.k.a., the “Old Mongoose,” was born on December 13, 1913 in Benoit, Mississippi. Moore campaigned for 16 years before gaining an opportunity to fight for a world championship. On December 15, 1952 he became the Light Heavyweight Champion of the World at age 39, defeating Joe Maxim by a decision in fifteen rounds, thereby becoming the oldest light heavyweight champion in history.

His specializa

tion was cellulose chemistry. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University, he would become the first African American scientist on staff at AT&T’s Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, N.J. (1942). His career there spanned 34 years.

WILLIAM AUGUSTUS HINTON WAS BORN

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