Vol. 63 No. 36 | Thursday, September 07, 2023

HUNDREDS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS HOLD LABOR DAY RALLY IN LA MESA

Healthcare Workers Call for Accountability, Sound the Alarm on the Patient Care Crisis

VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

Hundreds of healthcare workers held a Labor Day rally Monday, September 4 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. San Diego area elected officials, community members, and labor unions joined the rally.

Organized by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), the rally featured speeches from healthcare professionals, elected officials, and labor leaders who addressed the current challenges faced by workers in California and highlighted the urgent need for improved working conditions, better support systems, and increased investment in the healthcare workforce.

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BLACK YOUTHS SUFFER THE MOST FROM GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA

By Hazel Trice Edney

TRICE EDNEY WIRE

Sierra Jenkins, a former news assistant for CNN and reporter with the Virginian Pilot newspaper, was headed for the peak of her career. Her colleagues praised her for her journalistic acumen and her respect for reporting excellence. But when her editor tried to call her to assign her to cover a shooting in Downtown Norfolk, Va. on March 19 last year, he could get no answer. Way out of character for this young journalist, known for her professionalism and accountability, there would be a reason for her non-response that would shock the world. Sierra Jenkins, 25, was one of the victims of the very shooting that her editor sought her to cover.

As her phone rang, she lay dead outside a popular pizza restaurant, felled by a bullet shot during an argument over a spilled drink. She was not involved in the dispute and the bullet was never

intended for her. Nor was it intended for 25-year-old former high school honor student and football linebacker Devon Harris, also killed in the gunfire that night. The news devastated the community; their co-workers, family and friends.

Fifteen months later, on June 6 this year, only about 90 miles away, 18-year-old Shawn Jackson was also a promising young AfricanAmerican. Having just graduated from Huguenot High School 30 minutes earlier, he lay dead outside Richmond’s Altria Theatre alongside his stepfather, Renzo Smith, a U. S. Army veteran. Both were killed by bullets from a gun wielded by a 19-year-old

man who targeted the two men, according to police.

Whether the shootings were unintended or criminally intended for their victims, across the nation — coast to coast — Black people are disproportionately dying, being wounded

by or mentally suffering from gun violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death [cdc.gov] among America’s Black children and young adults ages 1-44 is homicide by firearms.

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CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA, ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES HOST AWARD SHOW AND CONFERENCE

By Dr. John Warren, Publisher SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSPAPER

Over 200 people gathered at the Kimpton-Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento last week for a one-day symposium that truly accomplished its twin purposes of: (1) “Honoring Excellence in Journalism

Among the State’s Ethnic Media Journalist & News Organizations”, and (2) to “Educate decision makers about the enduring power and resilience of ethnic media at a time when all media is struggling to survive.” These were the stated goals of the two organizers of the event, Regina Brown Wilson of California Black Media (CBM) and Sandy Close of Ethnic Media Services.

The day-long event started with a working luncheon at which the Californiia Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Nash Weber, spoke of the importance of the fact that California now has seven of its eight Constitutional Officers as People of Color with the Governor as the lone minority Officeholder. She spoke with great pride about the privilege of being able to support the efforts of diversity and inclusion from her State Office and personal commitment. The theme of this opening session was the “Power of Ethnic Media”.

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PHOTO: Courtesy of SEIU-UHW

Homicide victims Shawn Jackson and Renzo Smith.

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Homicide victim Sierra Jenkins.

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Andy Wong, representing Cynthia Choi, Chinese for Affirmative Action and Stop AAPI Hate, Manjusha Kulkarni, Stop AAPI Hate, Sandy Close, director of Ethnic Media Services, CalOES representative, Yurina Melara, Connie Nakano, California Department of Aging, Chris Holbein RS-E, Jamie Romas California State Library and Regina Wilson, California Black Media.

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By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT

There is much discussion today about homelessness. To his credit, President Biden has increased the amounts of the housing subsidies for the second time in his administration in an effort to encourage more landlords to provide more rental housing.

In California alone, it is reported that there are more than 160,000 homeless people on our streets, including families, and that number is growing each day for one simple reason: a lack of strong renter protection laws and the greed on the part of landlords and developers. While we applaud the major steps taken by the City of San Diego in its recent passage and implementation of its Renters Protec-

HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING & THE REAL SOLUTION

tion Ordinance and strong efforts to get people off the streets and into housing, the problem continues to outgrow the assistance because of one simple but often undiscussed reason: landlord greed.

It’s the landlords in our city and state that have raised rents to the point of making housing almost unobtainable. The rental increases and the deposit requirements outpace the income of many families and individuals seeking housing. The increases in rents since the moratorium on evictions during the pandemic suggest a pattern of attempting to make up for lost time during the eviction freeze.

In the midst of this crisis, there are more and more high rise apartments being built and sitting empty in San Diego while people live on the streets outside of these structures. Let it be known that not all those people are drug addicts, mentally ill, or criminals. But enough of the problem. Now for some solutions.

First, there is a need to inventory the building permits that have been issued and that are about to be issued for apartment and condo structures in San Diego and all cities with a homelessness or “unsheltered people” issue. Only then will we have an idea of the number of available units existing and under construction. Second, there is a need to look at who is building those units. Most of these projects are

Regarding SDUSD Police LawsuiT

Are we supposed to feel sorry for the SDUSD’s police force’s lawsuit against SDUSD?

At the recent press conference announcing the filing of the lawsuit, the plaintiffs’ law firm attorney John Gomez stated that the intention behind the claim was to “restore integrity” within SDUSD, as if integrity has EVER been synonymous within SDUSD in the first place. Eight out of the nine plaintiffs didn’t show their face for “fear of retaliation,” from the lone Black man they’re suing, Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson. I presume the fear of one unarmed Black man amongst several armed non-Blacks was too much for them, so the age-old “I fear for my life” cop-out came into play. This lawsuit was brought on because the plaintiffs’ alleged that Superintendent Jackson completely ignored them, so I guess the plaintiffs’ were in fear of Superintendent Jackson’s silence.

For extra sympathy points, the plaintiffs allege that their bosses’ love affair with one of their fellow officers have put the SDUSD childrens’ lives at stake. Puh-leeze. You would be hard-pressed to find ANY child who is concerned about a couple of police officers

being done by deep pocket investors. While there are some agreements on mixed use of these projects with some set aside for mixed income housing, there is a need for improvement and strengthening such requirements. Third, the use of credit information and deposits must be tightened up including how evictions on the records of potential renters are handled by prospective landlords.

For example, we know that when the Moratorium on evictions was lifted following the pandemic, many Landlords implemented pending evictions. That part on the records of people seeking new housing can not be overcome without some interceding legislation noting the circumstances behind the eviction itself. Many of these issues must be looked at from local, state and federal legislative levels. These efforts, plus the dollars being put into housing will make a difference and produce some real results. Politicians will not do this on their own. Too many are captives of the “Kryptonite” of wealthy contributors.

These efforts will have to come from the grassroots level of “We the People” with some organized efforts before such people become homeless themselves. Where will you be involved?

Letter to the Editor

taking pictures booed up at Notre Dame than they are deciding what to wear to school each day. In an effort to seem like these are wholesome characters, many of them are nothing short of deplorable. Where was their moral compass when Trustee Richard Barrera basically did the same thing when he took an elementary nobody like the diabolical Cindy Marten and immediately placed her in the position of Superintendent? Historically, the SDUSD police force have been one and the same as a corrupt collective for years under the helm of Marten and have been intertwined and upheld collusion for so long that you didn’t know the difference between them and a mafia syndicate.

Lead plaintiff is Cain Moises Arellano. Transparent California clocks in his total annual base pay as being $155,000, which is a lot higher than SDPD officers. And for those six figures all Arellano had to do in his tenure is lie and terrorize SDUSD families. This was the same Arellano, along with several of the other plaintiffs, who submitted false and misleading statements as well as altered evidence to San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. Once a Black SDUSD father started filing grievances against SDUSD for the callous mistreatment of his sons, Arellano and his gang took it a step further by deliv-

ering a video to the D.A. that had the word MODIFIED at the bottom, proving it was clearly altered, in an effort to rack up false felony charges on the father.

Arellano states in the complaint that he has suffered depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure because of the love affair between his boss and fellow co-worker. Arellano’s cholesterol levels seemed to be working just fine when he gleefully waltzed himself into Judge Pollack’s courtroom, (another self-proclaimed SDUSD shareholder on the take), and delivered perjured testimony against a former Black SDUSD student. The bailiffs were so disgusted by Arellano’s disgrace and dishonor to the badge that they swiftly kicked Arellano out of the courtroom as soon as he left the witness stand.

Defendant Sgt. Jennifer Gruner actually did all of us a favor by not advancing Arellano for promotion. Gruner must have seen that Arellano is too rogue and unfit to be a security guard, let alone a police officer. Arellano’s duplicity in fact endangers more children than the love trysts of his superiors.

Was there an outcry of corruption when a severely disabled child got sodomized and the SDUSD officers didn’t think they had to take

down a report because he was handicapped? It wasn’t until a news reporter did a little digging that SDUSD officers finally came knocking on the mother’s door to make a report…over a whole year later. Was the police force concerned when an elementary Black child got raped and the same people they are employed under, Carmina Duran and Andra Donovan Green, helped condense the investigative reports? Did they take that to the D.A.’s office? Where were those spidey senses for all things immoral and unethical then?

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County Announces New Child Care Blueprint to Help Families

By Cassie N. Saunders County of San Diego Communications Office

Sa n Diego County’s new Child and Family WellBeing department publicly unveiled in August its Child Care Blueprint, a twoyear strategy to improve access, equity, and the quality of childcare throughout the region.

It’s no secret many parents in San Diego County and elsewhere are struggling to find

and pay for childcare. Families are often putting their names on coveted providers’ waiting lists before a child is even born.

“The Blueprint is part of our strategy to reimagine how we serve families and support providers,” said County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas. “Childcare is a public good, and we all have a role to play to ensure it is accessible to all families. Now more than ever, childcare is essential to

support our workforce and help build back our economy.”

The challenges surrounding childcare became more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the County Board of Supervisors conducted a Child Care Conference in 2022 to hear from local and national experts.

From that conference, the Blueprint was crafted to outline goals, priorities, and calls to action to expand access to quality childcare.

“This plan establishes a strong vision for childcare in the region. It builds on existing County and community programs and positions us to make San Diego County a place where every family has access to childcare that meets their needs,” said Dr. Eric McDonald, interim director of the Health and Human Services Agency.

The primary goals of the Childcare Blueprint are:

• A childcare workforce that is well-trained, supported,

valued as a profession, and paid competitive wages.

• Safe and quality facilities are developed and renovated to expand childcare programs, particularly in geographic areas where childcare is scarce, or family demand outpaces supply.

• All families have access to childcare that meets their needs and preferences and supports their children’s learning, physical and mental

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After years of unsafe staffing and being on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, healthcare workers at giant, wealthy systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Fresenius Kidney Care, and other corporations, have been dealing with burnout and leaving the industry, leading to significant staffing shortages.

“We are burnt out, stretched thin, and fed up after years of the pandemic and chronic short

staffing. Corporate healthcare providers are failing workers and patients, and we are at crisis levels in our hospitals and medical centers. We all suffer when there aren’t enough healthcare workers to provide quality care,” said Tristan Amasa, Licensed Vocational Nurse at Fresenius Kidney Care. “Large healthcare systems like Fresenius Kidney Care and Kaiser Permanente take in billions of dollars in profits, yet they refuse to safely staff their facilities or pay many of their workers a living wage. We are standing up for our patients and our communities so they can get the quality healthcare care they deserve.”

Healthcare workers in Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego held simultaneous Labor Day demonstrations Monday. Dozens of healthcare workers were arrested in a civil disobedience action in front of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Hollywood after a Labor Day rally and march. Healthcare workers were calling for Kaiser Permanente, Prime Healthcare, Fresenius Kidney Care, and healthcare providers across the state to act urgently to address the patient care crisis caused by understaffed hospitals and clinics.

The Labor Day unrest follows weeks of mount-

Crowder is among those struggling to end the carnage. Among a list of unique initiatives to end gun violence include the following:

ing tensions between healthcare workers and executives at Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S. Kaiser’s 85,000 healthcare workers recently kicked-off a strike authorization vote over unfair labor practices.

The events also emphasized the vital importance of labor unions in advocating for fair wages and better working conditions to support the well-being of all workers. For more information, visit www.seiu-uhw.org.

Amidst this crisis, sociologists, Black mental health experts and medical workers say one thing is certain: The travesty has taken its toll on Black mental health — largely through fear, stress and grief — while the gun industry is reaping billions of dollars.

“The volumes of guns are now so high that many people just use a gun to solve conflict when even that person might have tried something different in the past,” says psychiatrist Rahn Kennedy Bailey — chairman of the department of psychiatry at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. “Our streets have been flooded with guns, a lot of guns. Where people have always had conflicts and had to resolve it in different ways, now they might grab you and shoot you… The sheer volume of guns are so high, a lot more violence happens.”

According to a report by the Center for American Progress, between 1986 and 2008, an average of 3.8 million firearms were manufactured in the United States. The report titled, “The Gun Industry in America: The Overlooked Player in a National Crisis [static1.squarespace. com],” then illustrates the rapid annual growth of the gun proliferation. The 3.8 million between 1986 and 2008 “doubled to an annual average of 8.4 million firearms per year from 2009 to 2018,” the most accurate recent count by the ATF.

In the year 2022 alone 4.2 million people in America became new gun owners, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation [nssf. org] (NSSF), the firearm industry’s trade association. In a report [nssf.org], the NSSF estimates

“in 2022 the firearm and ammunition industry was responsible for as much as $80.73 billion in total economic activity” in America. This does not count the thousands of so-called “ghost guns”, weapons not traceable because they are purchased secretly online or even made at home. The compilations of resulting deaths have come from multiple directions. An NBC News analysis of data [cdc.gov] from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [cdc.gov] says, “More Americans have died from gunshots in the last 50 years” than in all of the wars in American history. “Since 1968, more than 1.5 million Americans have died in gun-related incidents. By comparison, approximately 1.2 million service members have been killed in every war in U.S. history, according to estimates from the Department of Veterans Affairs [va. gov] and iCasualties.org [icasualties.org].”

Everytown.org, a gun violence prevention organization, reports that Black people “experience 12 times the gun homicides, 18 times the gun assault injuries, and nearly 3 times the fatal shootings by police of White Americans.”

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Robert Santos, U.S. Census Director, spoke on the importance of the census and how the language of analyzing and reporting census data is being updated to reflect the communities of color, which is so important to inclusion and accuracy in reporting who we are as Americans. Award Honorees were presented both in person and on brief video clips about each and the work they are doing. There were 76 Media Awards Entrants and Nominees representing a cross section of ethnic media from print, radio, and television reflecting the diversity of Ethnic News Services and California Black Media networks of participation. The registration and entrance to the symposium reflected this in the many exhibit tables displaying the media products of those attending and participating in the event.

There were a number of significant Plenary Sessions among which were some of the following: Building Inclusive Communications With

But, the disparate impact on the Black community is not new. It has been long known by experts that African-Americans — just as in the cases of most other tragic social statistics — bears the brunt of the pain of gun violence physically, mentally and emotionally; even indicating that gun violence dramatically affects educational outcomes such as test scores.

A study led 20 years ago by Hampton University Endowed

• Crowder recalls how the historic photo of the mutilated body of Emmett Till, published in JET magazin e, stunned the world and has been credited with sparking the modern day civil rights movement. Crowder believes that same kind of stunning moment could work again by placing on display bodies that have been mutilated by gun violence. “In 1955, the open-casket funeral of Emmett Till [r20.rs6.net] drew international attention to the savagery of Jim Crow segregation, spurring a national civil rights movement,” Crowder wrote in an op-ed early this year. “Now almost 68 years later, we must ‘do something’ to stop the gun violence. Opening the casket of someone who was shot by an assault rifle in a mass shooting may be the shock the nation needs. It may be the photograph that launches a bigger, broader movement overwhelming the clout of gun manufacturers and other entrenched influences.”

• U. S. Rep. Bobby Scott, who held a “Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable”, in 2019 following an incident in which 13 people were killed in a mass shooting, listed a string of Virginia killings and gun injuries near the area where Sierra Jenkins and Devon Harris were killed. “We have evidence available to show that

affective policies can reduce these shootings,” Scott says. “When they are implemented, background checks work. Every day, background checks stop nearly 250 dangerous individuals from being handed a firearm. However, these same people can go to a gun show and purchase a firearm without any background check. Virginia laws are among the worst in the country,” he said, describing the commonwealth as the “gun-running capital of the world.”

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ness) increase the likelihood of experiencing anxieties, depression, social withdrawal, and difficulties in concentrating.” Based on informa tion collected from African-American youth “residing in areas plagued with violence and crime,” Mcgee’s 2003 study [academia.edu] states that “With regard to social class, research indicates that low socio-economic status serves as one of the many environmen tal factors that can contribute to the use of violence to resolve conflicts.”

Despite credible conclusions that most gun-related homicides occur in low-income Black communities [penntoday.upenn.edu], it is clear that without the proliferation of guns the shootings would not be possible.

Dr. Valda Crowder, director of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania witnesses the carnage up close on a regular basis. And it’s gotten so bad that while treating victims; she and other medical professionals must also protect themselves.

New Strategies for Messaging by State Agencies; there was a session the Government Services Administration efforts to coordinate infrastructural planning across the state to expand broadband access while doing so through an equity lens. The same session featured the Secretary of Transportation who was reminded that getting the involvement of ethnic media with state programs takes more than press releases. In addition to breakouts that included State staff from agencies such as the External Affairs area of the Civil Rights Department, Office of Equity, California Department of Social Services, there were ongoing discussions with the panelists after the sessions ended.

Among the VIP attendees was former Assemblymember Mrs. Sheryl Brown who now chairs the California Commission on Aging and was among the valuable contributors in the Plenary Sessions and discussion groups throughout the day and evening. The sessions were well attended throughout the day and evening, clearly reflecting a need for much more of the same kinds of sessions.

Homicide victim Devon Harris. PHOTO: Trice Edney

Psychiatrist Rahn Kennedy

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Sociologist Zina T. McGee.

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County Begins Plans to Build $3M Additions

County Breaks Ground to Build Courts, Dog Park and More at Waterfront Park

By Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office

Co unty Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered last Wednesday to break ground on a sporty new look for the County’s popular Waterfront Park—the additions of a basketball court, pickleball courts, a dog park, exercise station, table tennis and more.

Vargas said she was very excited to be at the groundbreaking and that the County had engaged the community to add new recreational opportunities that they would use and enjoy. She said she was personally excited about the addition of the dog park and talked about the im-

portance of parks to society overall.

“I think that so many folks are on social media every day and people are looking at their phones…” Vargas said. “We need to talk to people more. We need to build more community. Because that’s the way we get to know each other and get to really work together. And I think that’s why parks are so important.”

Construction on the $3 million additions have already begun and the plan is to have the new amenities open for the public sometime in the spring of 2024. The new facilities are being built on a lesser-used portion of the park. They will give big kids and adults the opportunity

to join in the healthy fun that the Waterfront Park already offers families and younger children.

In addition to the basketball and pickleball courts and table-tennis area, the new features will include an off-leash dog zone with agility

equipment, a five-feature outdoor exercise station, lighting and shaded seating. At the same time, County Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright said, the south portion of the park would continue to feature its existing garden, and three Torrey Pines trees there would be moved to the garden portion. Vargas and Albright said the new amenities would continue to support the County’s goal of emphasizing equity. The new equipment and features would be free to all, including people who may not be able to afford gym memberships or local sports programs.

For more information about the County’s park system,visit sdparks. org.

Have a Say on County Projects Impacting the Region

By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office

The County is looking for input on projects covering a wide range of priorities that may affect you, your neighborhood or the region at large. Your feedback is wanted on the County’s legislative priorities, homelessness, a campaign to Leave No Veteran Homeless, the Climate Action Plan and economic impacts from border water pollution. You can share your perspective by submitting comments, sharing personal stories and/or taking surveys.

Residents economically affected by the recent California American Water Boil Water Advisory in the South Bay can also fill out a survey to see whether the County can ask

for state or federal assistance on behalf of the region. These projects and others are all listed on the County’s Engage San Diego Countypage with varying comment periods. Input for the 2024 legislative program ends Sept. 7 while others extend until Sept. 30 and beyond.

You can make a difference with your feedback. Public comments and surveys help shape decisions on how the County moves forward on challenging issues. It’s easy to find out more about these projects. The Engage San Diego County page offers project information, websites, key dates, timelines, a place to submit questions, FAQs and a chance to subscribe to project updates.

The site is also available in different languag-

es through Google Translate. So, weigh in. Make your voice heard. Select projects are listed below:

2024 Legislative Program

• Comments accepted through Sept. 7

Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Action Plan

• Comments accepted through Sept. 15

Boil Water Advisory Economic Impacts

Survey

• Survey closes Sept. 15

Border Water Pollution Economic Impacts Survey

• Survey closes Sept. 15

Leave No Veteran Homeless

• Join the effort

• Pledge support

• Share a story

Climate Action Plan

• Request a presentation

• Share an idea

Emergency Medical Services System

• Survey closes Sept. 30

Afro Future Con returns to San Diego this fall for the third year, creating a platform to advance and celebrate Afrofuturistic science fiction, art, film, writing and thinking. A free family friendly event, Afro Future Con takes place at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA from noon – 6 p.m., Sat., Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10.

Afro Future Con, short for Afrofuturism Consciousness Conference, is produced by Firyali, Inc. and benefits GrioNeers, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched by LaWana Richmond, EdD, who also founded Afrofuturism Dream Tank and Afrofuturism Lounge, an annual event that coincides with San Diego Comic Con. As part of this year’s Afro Future Con, world-renowned San Diegobased graffiti artist Maxx Moses will co-host the CosPlayers Ball, a masquerade GrioNeers fundraiser on Sat., Sept. 9, from 8 p.m. - midnight, at Graffiti Gardens (6785 Imperial Ave). An after party for Afro Future Con, the event includes food, beverages, a live DJ, enter tainment, and a CosPlay contest. Tickets are available for a $75 donation, with proceeds helping to make Afro Future Con available for free to the public.

“GrioNeers supports, uplifts, and creates culturally responsive spaces like Afro Future Con for people of all ages and races locally, nationally and globally to share and leverage their limitless collective talent to accelerate ideas, science, art and other Afrofuturistic ventures,” Dr. Richmond said. “We’re making possible an intel lectual and creative conver gence of thought, skills and resources that contributes to a more equitable and exciting future for every one.”

Afro Future Con connects artists, filmmakers, writers, comics, engi neers, designers, musicians, scien tists, and creators. The 2023 event panels and presentations include Afro-

futurism through African and African American Lenses; 5 Gates to Africa; Comic Arts Creators; Afrofuturism in Current Animation; and more. Presenters include Executive Producer Tendayi Nyeke; Actors Niketa Calame and Reagan Gomez-Preston; Lightning Strike Comics Creator Marcus Newsome; Artist and Music producer Tony Washington,as well as other Afrofuturists, including Keithan Jones, Charlie Reign, Diane Moss, with appearances by Actor Jaimee Foxworth.

2023 Afro Future Con sponsors include Titmouse, UC San Diego Indigenous Futures Institute, Graffiti Gardens, WalMart, and the City of San Diego.

Afro Future Con tickets are available free of charge or for a donation at afrofuturecon. com, where supporters can also make a $75 donation and receive a ticket to attend Saturday’s CosPlayers masquerade ball fundraiser. All donations benefit Grioneers, Inc. a San Diego based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

PHOTO: Courtesy of County of San Diego

The First Africa Climate Summit Opens

Hard-Hit Continent of 1.3B Demands More Say and Financing

By Cara Anna and Evelyne Musambi

Associated Press

The first African Climate Summit opened with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least.

Battery Swap Plan Turning Africa’s Roads Electric

By Nell Lewis

Spiro, a startup looking to eliminate fuel-guzzling motorbikes and scooters from the roads by trading them in for electric two-wheelers, is expanding to Kenya.

Ahead of the first Africa Climate Summit, which kicked off in Kenya’s capital Nairobi Monday, the host government announced on Friday that the e-bike and battery-swapping startup would be entering the East African country with its biggest deployment yet: 1.2 million electric vehicles. This marks a major milestone for the company founded in the West African country of Benin in 2022, says CEO Jules Samain – vastly increasing its fleet from the 10,000 bikes currently in operation across Benin, Togo and Rwanda. This autumn, the company will also begin its fiveyear rollout of 140,000 bikes in Uganda.

study the terrain and position our swapping stations in both urban and rural areas,

batteries for fully charged ones.

Not only does the plan reduce the number of petrol and diesel vehicles on the road and associated air pollution, but it also cuts costs for drivers in both fuel and maintenance, according to the company. The startup notes that some of its motorbike taxi drivers have reported profits rising from around $6 to $11 a day since joining the plan.

A 2022 report from the FIA Foundation, an international transport and road safety charity, found that while the purchase price of electric motorcycles is currently greater than that of petrol-powered motorcycles, the operating costs are cheaper. It says that in many African countries, one liter of petrol will power a bike for about the same distance as one kilowatt-hour of electricity but will cost five to 10 times more. The report adds that battery-swapping initiatives are key in making electric two-wheelers more affordable, because when an electric motorcycle is sold without the battery, it significantly reduces the initial purchase price.

annually by rich countries to developing ones, said Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. More than $83 billion in climate financing was given to poorer countries in 2020, a 4% increase from the previous year but still short of the goal set in 2009. Kenya alone needs $62 billion to implement its plan to reduce national emissions that contribute to global warming, the president said.

"We have an abundance of clean, renewable energy and it's vital that we use this to power our future prosperity. But to unlock it, Africa needs funding from countries that have got rich off our suffering," Mohamed Adow of Power Shift Africa said ahead of the summit.

Kenyan President William Ruto's government and the African Union launched the ministerial session on Monday while more than a dozen heads of state began to arrive, determined to wield more global influence and bring in far more financing and support. The first speakers included young people, who demanded a bigger voice in the process.

"For a very long time, we have looked at this as a problem. There are immense opportunities as well," Ruto said of the climate crisis, speaking of multibillion-dollar economic possibilities, new financial structures, Africa's huge mineral wealth and the ideal of shared prosperity. "We are not here to catalog grievances," he said.

And yet there is some frustration on the continent about being asked to develop in cleaner ways than the world's richest countries – which have long produced most of the emissions that endanger climate – and to do it while much of the support that has been pledged hasn't appeared.

"This is our time," Mithika Mwenda of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance told the gathering, claiming that the annual flow of climate assistance to the continent is a tenth or less of what is needed and a "fraction" of the budget of some polluting companies.

"We need to immediately see the delivery of the $100 billion" of climate finance pledged

Outside attendees to the summit include the U.S. government's climate envoy, John Kerry, and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who has said he will address finance as one of "the burning injustices of the climate crisis. "

As Kenya's president spoke, hundreds of people joined a "people's march" on climate in Nairobi, holding signs demanding the targeting of fossil fuels. "Stop the neo-colonial scramble for oil and gas in Africa," one read. Ruto in the past has said the "addiction" to fossil fuels must end. One project being protested is the TotalEnergies-funded 897-mile (1,443-kilometer) East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline in Uganda and Tanzania. "We know that fossil fuel companies have lots of subsidies," so more subsidies for solar power are needed to massively scale up renewable sources, said Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate.

The U.N. has estimated that loss and damage in Africa due to climate change are projected to be between $290 billion and $440 billion in the period from 2020 to 2030, depending on the degree of warming.

Ruto's video welcome released before the summit was heavy on tree planting but didn't mention his administration's decision this year to lift a yearslong ban on commercial logging, which alarmed environmental watchdogs. The decision has been challenged in court, while the government says only mature trees in state-run plantations would be harvested.

Spiro’s goal is not only “to reduce pollution sources, but to eliminate them,” Samain tells CNN. Once an old bike has been traded in, the parts will be recycled and repurposed, he explains, adding that the company has held “crushing events” in both Benin and Togo, where motorized vehicles are publicly flattened before the material is reused. The process for drivers differs between countries. In Kenya, they will be offered 50,000 Kenyan shillings (about $344) – around a third of the price of a new electric bike –to swap their existing bike for an electric one. They can then pay a daily subscription of around 255 Kenyan shillings (about $2) which repays the outstanding balance and gives drivers access to battery-swap stations, where they can quickly switch out depleted

But for battery-swapping to work, there needs to be “reliable and accessible charging infrastructure,” says Samain. “Before distributing the first bike, we build a network of swapping stations, and they aren’t placed randomly: we carefully study the terrain and position our swapping stations in both urban and rural areas, ensuring extensive coverage.” Spiro has committed to building 3,000 of these stations across Kenya, meaning that drivers can rid themselves of range anxiety, while also contributing to building up the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The company, which currently manufactures most of its bikes and scooters in China, has also agreed to establish a manufacturing base in Kenya to generate local jobs.

According to the FIA Foundation, there were 27 million motorbikes registered in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, rising from just 5 million in 2010, with around 80% of them used in the motorcycle taxi industry. The demand for two-wheelers is expected to grow even further, with a report from management consulting firm McKinsey estimating that electric and petrol motorbikes will make up over 45% of sub-Saharan Africa’s overall vehicle fleet by 2040.

U.S. Extends Protected Status As Sudanese Crisis Worsens

Lisa Vives

Global Information Network

In a long-awaited acknowledgment of the worsening crisis in Sudan, the United States has extended its temporary protected status to Sudanese nationals for 18 months – from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.

Officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited Sudan's "extraordinary and temporary conditions in Sudan that prevent individuals from safely returning to their country.” They also cited an “eruption of violent clashes …

the killing of hundreds has triggered political instability, violence, and human rights abuses against civilians." Further, food and clean water shortages; inter-communal violence; and internal displacement is ongoing. Recent fighting has resulted in tens of thousands of persons fleeing from their homes to neighboring cities and countries. These conditions currently prevent Sudanese nationals and habitual residents from safely returning.

The extension allows approximately 1,200 current beneficiaries to stay in the U.S. through

April 19, 2025, if they continue to meet TPS eligibility requirements. An estimated 2,750 additional individuals may also now be eligible for TPS. This population includes nationals of Sudan residing in the United States in nonimmigrant status or without lawful immigration status.

Extensive fighting in the area risks returning Darfur to the bloody attacks of the early 2000s when “Janjaweed” militias - from which the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was formed –helped the army crush a rebellion by mainly non-Arab groups.

Some 300,000 people were killed, the UN estimates and Sudanese leaders are wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity.

The UN’s special representative to Sudan, Volker Perthes, warned in July that the conflict showed no signs of a quick resolution and “risked morphing into an ethnicized civil war”. Dip]\ have so far failed and ceasefires have been used by both sides to regroup.

African leaders at the Global Center on Adaptation headquarters in Rotterdam for the Africa Adaptation Summit, Sept 2022.

PHOTO: Teamresilience/Wikimedia Commons

Spiro in Kigali, Rwanda, June 2, 2023. PHOTO: Clement Di Roma/AFP via Getty Images

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“This is our time... We need to immediately see the delivery of the $100 billion.”

–Mithika Mwenda

“...we carefully

ensuring extensive coverage.”

–Mithika Samain

ERRRVERYBODi Line Dancers

Holds 3rd Annual Wakanda Forever Experience

Courtesy of Patricia E. Murray

To God Be the Glory on a beautiful summer evening Saturday, August 26, 2023, where the Multipurpose Room at Bayview Baptist Church held our 3rd WAKANDA FOREVER EXPERIENCE 2023.

This year, Patricia Murray (Founder of ERRRVERYBODi Line Dancers), and her loyal dancers and committee members worked tirelessly to bring homage and honor to the 4 Honorees: Shaun Manning, The Youth Visionary Award; Centenarian Helen Adams, The Living Legacy Award; Calvin Mason, The Theatre and Arts Visionary Award, and Queen Mother “Dr. Kathleen Harmon, who has made a lasting mark on San Diego’s Black community,” received the Fan Flame. We also recognized our youth (Links to STEM with certificates for winning first place in the national robotics competition at the NSBE 2023), acknowledging 10-year-old Paris Hollins, Junior first place winner of the Junior Olympics and the young men of The Blue Heart Foundation were our volunteer escorts.

The Incomparable Carolyn Johnson was the Mistress of Ceremonies. It was an evening of heartfelt stories, moving presentations, and dancing with a spectacular tribute performance to late icon, Tina Turner. With over 250 attendees, dressed in their Finest African attire, it was a sea of faces glowing with a sense of joy and cultural pride. The Wakanda Forever Experience

Community, Civic Duty, Family, Education, and Rich Cultural History, emphasizing the importance of passing down to the younger generations to stand tall, be proud, give back, honor the past, and celebrate as one. We all were strengthened by the bonds that make our community truly exceptional for an unforget table moment in this wonderful experience.

the

kicks Off September

By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer, and Voice & Viewpoint Staff

For the twelfth year in a row, San Diego’s own MANDATE Records and MANDATE Project Impact hosted the Jazz at the Creek jazz festival at the Market Creek Plaza outdoor amphitheater. For two days straight this past Labor Day weekend from 2 PM to 7 PM, the love of jazz music was shared amongst members of the community as artists graced the stage with their musical talents.

The two-day event was hosted by 92.5 on-air personality Kelly Cole and DJ John Phillps. Featured on Saturday were jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum and friends along with artists Kevin Flournoy who appeared with Rebecca Jade, Shannon Pearson and Lamont Dozier, Jr., and Darryl Williams & B. Thompson who rocked

the stage with swag and professionalism. Sunday featured Guitar Superstar Norman Brown as well as the Lao Tizer Band performing with Karen Briggs & Eric Marienthal, and Aretha Scruggs who all worked their jazz magic.

“This was my first time coming here for a concert. I’ve been hearing a lot about it,” jazz enthusiast Tee Edward Hall shared. “I finally made it. I had to see Norman Brown. Norm did’t disappoint and I can say it was a cool jazz experience.”

Sponsors of the event included Wells Fargo, MANDATE Project Impact, GOD Radio 1, The City of San Diego, and The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint amongst others.

“Thanks

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

Karen Briggs

Norman Brown

Shannon Pearson

Kirk Whalum

Lao Tizer Band & Eric Marienthal

FIRST ANNUAL

FAMILY UNITED DAY CELEBRATION

AT MLK PARK

By Darrel Wheeler

Contributing Writer

Ph otojournalist Mr. Mike Norris hosted the First Annual Family United Celebration at MLK Park on Skyline Drive last Saturday.

"We will do this once a year on the first Saturday of September," event organizer Mike Norris shared. "This is just a way for the community to check on one another, share old and new stories, enjoy some good food, have a good time and enjoy each other's company.”

The attendees were treated to live performances by Captain Morgan Lee and his blues, funk and soul band, comedian "SAIFE", and a special performance by “Soul-BrotherNumber-Three" Mike Norris. Vendors were at the venue displaying their products and there was an abundance of free food for anyone with an appetite.

"I want to thank everybody that came out and supported the event and showed love. Thank you." Mr. Norris shared.

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION

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Steps Toward a Healthier Heart

All aspects of health are important, but heart health is a crucial component of overall well-being. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans but it doesn’t need to be.

Lifestyle choices play a key role in heart health and it’s never too soon to adopt healthful habits. From exercising and getting proper sleep to healthy eatingincluding heart-friendly snacks like grapes - consider these simple steps.

Eat Right

Adopting a balanced and nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats can impact heart health. As an easy, convenient, heart-healthy food, grapes are a perfect ingredient for a heart-friendly eating plan that includes recipes like Grape, Broccoli and Avocado Salad with Toasty Oat Topping. Savory broccoli slaw pairs with the delicate sweetness of crisp, juicy Grapes from California while the toasted oat topping provides a crunchy finish.

Grapes are low in sodium and a good source of vitamin K, which promotes heart health, and contain 7% of the

daily recommended intake of potassium, a nutrient critical to heart health. Grapes are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols and help maintain healthy circulation by promoting the relaxation of blood vessels.

In fact, according to a study published in the “Journal of Nutrition,” men with metabolic syndrome who consumed 1–1/2 cups of grapes every day showed reduced blood pressure, improved blood vessel function and a decrease in a key marker of inflammation.

Women who consumed 1–1/4 cups of grapes every day as part of a separate study published in the “Journal of Nutrition” benefited from reduced blood triglyceride levels, LDL cholesterol levels, inflammatory proteins and other markers of heart disease.

Get Quality Sleep

Sleep is also critical for a healthy heart. Most experts recommend 7-9 hours of sleep per night for adults. To help achieve that goal, create a bedtime routine by waking up and going to sleep at consistent times. Also, ensure a

Back-to-School and Your Child’s Health

Your Child’s Annual Back-to-School Physical Is The Perfect Time To Talk Mental Health

By Dr. Frederick Kuo, M.D. UnitedHealthcare of California

cough, and other serious diseases.

• Hearing and vision tests

comfortable sleep space by turning off electronics and setting the thermostat to a cozy temperature.

Exercise

A regular exercise routine can have a positive impact on many areas of health. It can be especially beneficial for heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and aiding in maintaining a healthy weight. At least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity is recommended by the American Heart Association. Fuel your workout and recovery with heart-healthy and hydrating foods such as grapes.

Grape, Broccoli and Avocado

Salad with Toasty Oat Topping

• Prep time: 30 minutes

• Cook time: 5 minutes

• Servings: 6

Toasted Oat Topping:

• 1/2 tablespoon butter

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

• 3 tablespoons steel-cut oats

• 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt

• 1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning

See HEART page 18

When it comes to your child’s overall health, wellchild visits are the perfect time to ensure your child’s holistic development is progressing as it should. With back-to-school season ready to begin, now is the perfect time to discuss your child’s physical and mental health with their pediatrician or your family doctor.

What is a well-child visit?

A well-child visit, sometimes referred to as a physical, is an annual appointment in which your child’s physician assesses their growth and development. These checkups typically consist of:

• Physical examination, including assessing their growth and development

• Routine immunizations to prevent diseases like measles, polio, hepatitis B, chickenpox, whooping

• An opportune time to have your child’s sports physical forms signed and address any sports-related concerns such as prior injuries

• And a mental health screening

When do I schedule a wellchild visit?

Don’t wait, schedule the appointment today as your pediatrician’s schedule will fill up fast in August and September.

For younger children, these appointments typically occur right after their birthday, but as they age, they may begin seeing their doctor closer to the start of the school year, as older kids and teenagers may also need to have physical forms in order to participate in sports.

Additionally, receiving routine immunizations helps your child’s immune system build the antibodies to help protect them from contagious diseases such as Influenza, Mumps, Measles, and Tetanus. Your child’s doctor will know which immunizations are appropriate for their age, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. You can refer to the full list of child and adolescent vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov/vaccines/ schedules.

See HEALTH page 18

COVID-19 UPDATES

FAMILIES, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITIES MAKE DECISIONS AS ONE.

CLASSES BUILT AROUND THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS.

COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILDCARE AND PARENT EDUCATION.

INCREASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CLOSING ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.

...they’re called Community Schools.

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that the FY

CAPER will be available for a 15-day public review beginning on September 1, 2023. All referenced documents will be available for review on the City's website (www.sandiego.gov/cdbg).

Please direct any inquiries or comments regarding the CAPER in writing to: cdbg@sandiego.gov. Direct comments to the attention of:

Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The comment period will close on September 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm. The CAPER is prepared on an annual basis for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is required as part of the annual funding granted to the City as part of the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). The CAPER provides an assessment of the City's progress toward meeting its goals and high priority needs for these federal programs. The CAPER reports on how funds were spent for the reporting period and on the beneficiaries of the community development, social services, and housing activities undertaken. NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that the referenced document will be discussed during a public meeting of the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations (ED&IR) Committee of the San Diego City Council on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The agenda for this meeting will be posted at www.sandiego.gov/councilco mmittees once available. The ED&IR meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. at 202 C Street, 12th Floor Council Committee Room, San Diego, CA 92101.

NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY

GIVEN that the referenced document will be discussed during a public meeting of the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB) on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The CPAB meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m.at Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Avenue, 14 th Floor, San Diego CA 92101. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the CDBG website at: www.sandiego.gov/cdbg/cpab once available. NOTICE IS

ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the referenced document will be presented to the San Diego City Council on September 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 202 C Street, 12th Floor Council Chambers, San Diego, CA 92101. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the City Clerk's website at (www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk) once available. More information is available on the City Clerk's website. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests for information to be made available in alternative formats may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@sandiego.gov or (619) 533-4000. The City is committed to resolving accessibility requests swiftly in order to maximize accessibility.

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AVISO de audiencias Públicas y disponibilidad Del Reporte preliminar al Público año fiscal 2023 Ciudad de San Diego Reporte de la evaluación anual del plan consolidado (CAPER) POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la ciudad de San Diego CAPER (por sus siglas en inglés) DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023 estará disponible para solicitar comentarios del público durante un periodo de 15 días, empezando del 1 septiembre de 2023. Todos los documentos referenciados estarán disponibles para revisión en el sitio web de la ciudad (www.sandiego.gov/cdbg). Por favor, dirija cualquier pregunta o comentario con respecto al CAPER por escrito a: cdbg@sandiego.gov. Comentarios directos a la atención de: Reporte de la evaluación anual del plan consolidado (CAPER). El período de comentarios se cerrará el 16 de septiembre de 2023 a las 5:00pm. El CAPER es el reporte que evalúa el progreso de la ciudad de San Diego hacia el cumplimiento de sus objetivos y prioridades con respecto a los siguientes programas fedéralas: fondos para el desarrollo de la comunidad (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés); Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión

HOME (HOME, por sus siglas en inglés); y Fondos de Emergencia para la Vivienda (ESG, por sus siglas en inglés). El CAPER informa sobre cómo se gastaron los fondos para el período del informe y sobre los beneficiarios de las actividades de desarrollo comunitario, servicios sociales y vivienda emprendidas. Habrá tres audiencias públicas donde el público podrá presentar sus comentarios. La primera junta será con el Comité de Desarrollo Económico y Relaciones Intergubernamentales (EDIR, por sus siglas en inglés) del Consejo Municipal de San Diego el miércoles, 6 de septiembre de 2023. La orden del día se publicará en el sitio web de EDIR (www.sandiego.gov/councilcommittees) cuando esté disponible. La junta de EDIR comenzará a las 2:00 p.m. en 202 C Street, piso 12, San Diego, CA 92101. La segunda junta dónde se presentará el CAPER será con la Comisión Consejera del Plan Consolidado (CPAB, por sus siglas en inglés) el miércoles, 13 de septiembre de 2023 a las 10:00 a.m. en 1200 Third Avenue, piso 14, San Diego, CA 92101. La orden del día se publicará en el sitio web de CPAB (www.sandiego.gov/cdbg/cpa b) cuando esté disponible. La tercera junta dónde se presentará el CAPER será con el Cabildo de la Cuidad de San Diego el martes, 19 de septiembre de 2023, a las 2:00 p.m. en 202 C Street, piso 12, San Diego, CA 92101. La orden del día se publicará en el sitio web del secretario de la ciudad (www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk) cuando esté disponible. Más información está disponible en el sitio web del secretario de la ciudad. Según lo requerido por la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), las solicitudes de información para estar disponible en formatos alternativos se pueden hacer comunicándose con el Secretario de la ciudad al cityclerk@sandiego.gov o al (619) 533-4000. La ciudad se compromete a resolver las solicitudes de accesibilidad rápidamente para maximizar la accesibilidad.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall Of Justice Central Divison 37-2023-00035650CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Anwar J. Shariff

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Anwar J. Shariff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Anwar J. Shariff

PROPOSED NAME: Anwar Hero Shareef

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: October 03, 2023

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

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 issue 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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for Proposals (RFP)

On-Call Public Affairs Professional Consulting Services

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is soliciting proposals from qualified Proposers to provide oncall public affairs professional consulting services in three categories or areas of work: A) Marketing, Paid Media, Public Relations, and Sponsorship/Advertising; B) Public Outreach/ Stakeholder Involvement Plans and Programs; and C) Special Event Planning Support (“Project”). The Project seeks to raise public participation in community programs and help keep San Diego’s regional communities informed about the work SANDAG conducts. Qualified firms are encouraged to participate.

Proposal Due Date: Proposals must be submitted via SANDAG’s vendor portal, BidNet Direct, at https://www. bidnetdirect.com/sandag no later than 3:00 p.m. PT on October 13 th , 2023. A copy of RFP# SOL1110177 along with other related documents can be obtained using the BidNet portal, or by contacting: Justin Agan, Justin.Agan@sandag. org SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Keymuandre Pedro Clady

PROPOSED NAME: Keymuandre Tamru Abdallah

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.

The

Governments (SANDAG) is seeking consultants for SANDAG Office Relocation – Project Management Services. This project is federally funded and has a DBE goal of 2.48%.

The Optional Pre-Bid OR Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held in person at 401 B Street, San Diego CA 92101 and virturaly on September 6, 2023 , from 1:30 to 2:30 PM PST/PDT. The deadline for electronic Proposal submittal is September 25, 2023 by 3:00 PM PST/PDT unless otherwise stated in an addendum.

A copy of the solicitation documents and any communications or addenda can be accessed via www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.

If all requirements for

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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

9/07, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Civil

37-2023-00035983CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Linglin Tian, Sheng Yuan on behalf of minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Linglin Tian, Sheng Yuan on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Xianqian Yuan

PROPOSED NAME: Ryan Xianqian Yuan

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: October 04, 2023

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The

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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/24, 8/31, 9/07, 9/14

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall Of Justice Courthouse 37-2023-00034738 -CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Keymuandre Pedro Clady To

Pedro

with this court

San Diego, CA 92101

SUMMONS

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HANOVER COUNTY

Plaintiff ESTHER GORDON DAVIS VS Defendants

ARLENE K. LEE, et als

Case No.CL22003225-00

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

BLACK HISTORY

1943

GLORIA NAYLOR BORN

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: September 27, 2023

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

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 issue 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 the 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

The object of this suit is to effect partition amongst the owners by sale or otherwise of the real property located in South Anna District, Hanover County, Virgina, now containing 2.34 acres, more or less, designated as Hanover GPIN 7748-79-8651 and being Lot 6 containing 3.34 acres shown on plat of survey recorder in Plat Book 23 page 195, less and except 1.00 acre conveyed out by deed recorded in Deed Book 174 page 589, and that portion taken by the Commonwealth for road improvements, An affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Charles Cosby, died May 28, 1998 and last lived at 3937 Hamilton Street, San Diego, CA 92104-2801, and the Unknown Defendants are the heirs of Charles Cosby. The names and post office address of his spouse, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be other than those named in this cause, are unknown, such parties being made defendants by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN.

It is ORDERED that the Unknown Defendants who are the heirs of Charles Cosby believed to be dead and the names post office address of his spouse, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be other than those named in this cause, are unknown, such parties being made defendants by general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN do appear before this Court on or before October 18, 2023 at 9: a.m. and do what is necessary to protect their interest.

It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in Voice & Viewpoint, a newspaper published in or having circulation in the City of San Diego, California.

Grayson S. Johnson, Esq VSB #12636 Johnson & Johnson Attorneys at Law PC P.O. Box 100 Rockville, Virginia 23146 804 749-3241 grayson@johnsonlawva.com

American singer Gloria Gaynor was born Gloria Fowles on September 7, 1943, to Daniel Fowles and Queenie Mae Proctor in Newark, New Jersey. Her first album, Never Can Say Goodbye, was released in 1975 under Columbia Records. The single “Never Can Say Goodbye” was the first song to hit the Billboard magazine dance chart, and was later certified silver in the UK, and gold in the US, after selling over 500,000 copies. She had numerous songs but her 1978 hit, “I Will Survive,” on her sixth album, Love Tracks, was the most successful of her career, going multiple platinum, selling nearly 15 million copies and won Gaynor her first Grammy award (1980) for Best Disco Recording, the only year the award was given.

She was honored twice in 2005 when she and her music were inducted into the Dance Music Hall Of Fame in the Artist category and Records category with “I Will Survive.” Forty years after its release, Gaynor continues to tour the world singing her signature song. In 2016, “I Will Survive” was inducted into The Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

1977

JESSE B. BLAYTON, SR. PASSES

Jesse B. Blayton, Sr., born in Fallis, Oklahoma, on December 6, 1897, was the first African American to own and operate a radio station in the United States.

In 1949, Blayton made history when he bought the 1,000-watt Atlanta radio station WERD-AM on October 3, 1949 for $50,000, choosing to focus on the local African American audience. WERD was a pioneer in programming what he called “Negro appeal” music, featuring early versions of rhythm and blues music that were not played elsewhere. WERD also stood out from other local radio stations in the early 1950s by publicizing the emerging civil rights movement.

Jesse B. Blayton, Sr. sold WERD in 1968 upon his retirement. He passed on September 7, 1977, in Atlanta. In 1995, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

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Lead Counsel for the plaintiffs, Emilia Arutunian, stated that as a parent she takes this case personal because who is going to protect the officers? The police union. Duh. And while she’s oblivious, it’s easy to be out-of-touch when you’re privileged with an arsenal of attorneys at your disposal when so many Black children of SDUSD are facing more detrimental challenges and harsh realities than some officers’ lawsuit wasting taxpayers’ dollars because they’re worried about their pay grade.

Sincerely,

Tonja Daniels, San Diego Resident

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Mario DeAngelo

Townsend

SUNRISE 11/27/1980

SUNSET 08/22/2023

ARRANGEMENTS BY CALIFORNIA CREMATION & BURIAL

Mario DeAngelo Townsend, a kind, creative, and generous man, passed away peacefully in La Mesa, California on August 22, 2023. Born on November 27, 1980, in San Diego, Mario lived a full life rooted in his community, surrounded by friends, family, and the familiar faces of his beloved city.

Mario was the cherished brother to his three sisters and father to his two daughters, who remembers him fondly. Mario's family will forever remember his infectious laughter, his generosity, and the way he always put others before himself.

A proud graduate of the Educational Cultural Complex, and a student of Lincoln High School, Mario was well-known and loved by his classmates and teachers. His high school years were filled with friendships, learning, and the formation of the character that would carry him throughout his life.

Mario's professional journey led him to work as a custodian at the Sycuan Casino in San Diego, as well as various other jobs. His dedication to his job was unwavering, and he was respected by his colleagues for his hard work and commitment. Beyond his responsibilities, Mario was also known for his friendly demeanor, always ready with a smile or helping hand for his coworkers.

A true San Diego native, Mario was a passionate football fan, with the Pittsburgh Steelers being his favorite team. He would often gather with friends and family to watch the games, and his enthusiasm and team spirit filled the room. His love for rap music was another defining aspect of his personality. Mario's extensive music collection was a testament to his passion, and he was always ready to discuss his favorite artists and tracks at length.

Mario DeAngelo Townsend was a man of many talents and interests, but above all, he was a compassionate individual. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his spirit will live on through the memories he has left behind. His life was a testament to the power of kindness, the value of creativity, and the importance of generosity. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege to know him.

What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks

It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.

Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented.

Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association:

Plan for Pregnancy

In the United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.

Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition,

your health during and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you're planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it's important to regularly monitor your blood pressure.

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke.

Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well-being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk.

Learn the Warning Signs

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T:

• F ace drooping - Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

• Arm weakness - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

• Speech difficulty - Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like "The sky is blue."

• Time to call 911 - If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your well-being and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at stroke.org.

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• Scott says an assault weapons ban must be instituted because “the only thing that assault weapons are good for is killing many people quickly.” He said there is also need for sizeable gun magazine limitations. There are actually limitations on the size of a gun magazine to protect ducks but no limits on the size of gun magazines to protect people, he said.

• After a rash of mass shootings, including the racist killings of 10 people at a Buffalo, New York gro -

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1/4 cup wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Why discuss mental health at your next well-child visit?

Just as children can learn to understand medical problems that affect their bodies – like how asthma can make their lungs tighten and it can be helpful to use an inhaler to help them breathe more easily -- parents and doctors can help them understand that mental health concerns are just as important has physical concerns.

Here’s why that’s so important:

There has been a sharp increase in adolescent mental health issues in recent years. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was a source of

cery store by a 19-year-old White man, the U. S. House and Senate finally passed a historic bi-partisan gun bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden on July 11 last year. The first significant gun legislation in more than 30 years, it includes enhanced restrictions on gun ownership by people convicted of certain violent crimes; including domestic abuse. But it still fails to include restrictions on large bullet magazines. In fact, a similar racist killing of three Black people in Jacksonville, Florida recently on August 26 was by a 21-year-old White man who reportedly bought the AR-15-style rifle legally. Biden

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1/2 cup minced red onion

1/3 cup chopped dried figs

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 large, firm but ripe avocado, diced

To make toasted oat topping: In medium skillet over medium-low heat, cook butter, almonds, oats, salt and Italian herb seasoning about 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently.

To make dressing: In small blender, puree olive oil, grapes, wine vinegar, honey, sea salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth.

To make salad: In large bowl, mix

stress for many. According to a 2022 set of data collected by the CDC, more than 37% of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during the pandemic, with an additional 44% reporting they felt persistently sad or hopeless over the past year.

Many young people don’t receive treatment. Talking about mental health can seem daunting or confusing, especially for kids. For example, Mental Health America reports that about 60% of youth with major depression don’t receive treatment, even in states with higher access to mental health services.

If left untreated, adolescent mental health issues can carry into adulthood. Mental health during adolescence has a greater bearing on one’s adult life than

said he didn’t get all that he wanted in the new law, but he vowed to keep trying.

Still, good old fashioned home training that instills non-violent morals and values is the best way to deter violence, says Bailey.

“The respect for life, how your parents raised you, matter. If you believe human beings are valuable you wouldn’t shoot someone at all let alone shoot them for a non-violent offense,” Bailey said. Parents, teachers and school officials could be in on this training in conflict resolution, Bailey says.

broccoli slaw, kale, grapes, red onion and figs; season with pepper, to taste, and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. Add avocado and toss lightly. Transfer to six serving plates or bowls and sprinkle with toasted oat topping. Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 5 g protein; 29 g carbohydrates; 22 g fat (62% calories from fat); 3.5 g saturated fat (10% calories from saturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 7 g fiber.

Find more heart-healthy recipes at GrapesFromCalifornia.com.

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many people realize. CDC data on children’s mental health show that diagnoses of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders become increasingly prevalent with age, and behavioral problems are more common among adolescents aged 6-11 than older or younger children.

School is a challenging enough environment as it is, so be sure to talk to your child’s doctor about changes in mood, behavior, academic performance or disposition to better ensure their needs are addressed and their concerns are heard, giving your child the skills to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Most health insurance plans cover well-child visits. If you have any questions, call the number on your insurance card for more information.

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

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AKA Sorority Opens First-Ever Members-Only Credit Union

Th e Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) has opened a first of its kind credit union. The For Members Only Federal Credit Union (FMO) is the first Black owned, women-led, sorority based digital banking financial institution in the US.

"Everyone doesn't understand the impact we make

financially, so you have to start doing things so folks know we know how to control our money," Danette Anthony Reed, International President and CEO of AKA Sorority, told ABC7 reporters.

The AKA credit union will offer primary savings accounts, loans, among other banking services to sorrors, their immediate families, along with credit union employees and the organization. An added

bonus: every member of the credit union will become owners. FMO is chartered, regulated, and insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

For more information about AKA’s For Members Only Credit Union, visit the ‘Programs’ link at AKA1908.com.

New Study Proposes Wealth-Building Solutions for Black Retirees

African-American families have known for generations that retirement at the age of 65 is often a mirage. We hope and pray it will happen, but it’s a dream that generally never gets fulfilled. In fact, reports have shown that the typical White family - even at retirement agehas eight times the wealth of the typical Black family, with a typical Latino family faring only slightly better. These historic inequities will not change by themselves. Community leaders, policymakers, and industry experts must come together to identify and promote new solutions to this retirement wealth gap.

Opportunely, a new research study by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a Washington, DC based think-tank and investment manager BlackRock offer ideas and solutions that provide a wholistic approach to retiring, presenting a framework that any person – across all races, genders, and socioeconomic statuses –can utilize to extend and expand their retirement savings.

Americans are generally living longer than they were in previous decades, while the official retirement age is largely unchanged. Today, 58 percent of U.S. adults are worried they will outlive their retirement savings. And they’re right to be concerned; most Americans are not saving enough for their retirement. AfricanAmericans are at greater risk for instability during retirement years. The AARP has shown the gaps in retirement savings already. The association representing millions of retirees across the country has pointed out that Black and Hispanic workers lag in access to workplace savings plans. On average, Black retirees in the United States have less saved for retirement than their White counterparts. Racial disparities in homeownership and generational wealth also contribute to discrepancies in retirement savings. And, for all, the prospect of retirement is stressful and overwhelming. The opportunities to learn common sense retire -

ment savings techniques are lacking.

However, there are solutions. There are simple actions that both individuals and policymakers can take to bridge this gap. The BPC and BlackRock research paper outlines several key findings which would allow for the typical American to save for retirement with a “spending floor” or the hard-dollar levels under which they cannot spend each year as a retiree ages into their 90s and beyond.

Essentially, the study found that savers should consider a three-step framework to help chart their path to retirement spending:

• Determine retirement objectives,

• Consider key risk factors and

• Formulate a holistic strategy. One additional tip they provide is that pulling a few levers within the framework – such as increasing Social Security benefits by claiming this benefit later and adding guaranteed income – can significantly boost long-term spending power.

The simple building of wealth, such as retirement savings, can help buffer racial minority families and provide critical support for families during economic downturns. For example, Black families with mortgages were threetimes more likely to get behind on mortgage payments than White families. The economic legacy of COVID-19 has been devastating for Black people and other racial minorities, further increasing the racial wealth divide, and aggravating historic issues that have made it more difficult for Black Americans to thrive.

The study addresses disparities among race and other historical demographic issues that pervade many of these financial challenges. For example, Black Americans generally have shorter life expectancies and more health issues than white Americans. On average, Black workers earn less putting them at a significant disadvantage from when their careers start, making it more challenging to save. Far fewer Black families have retirement accounts – or investments generally – than White households. Meanwhile, current “tax subsidies for asset building disproportionately benefit the highest-income households,” the report says.

The BPC and BlackRock study concludes that policymakers must play a key role in equalizing retirement across races. Our nation’s lawmakers should collaborate with the private sector in creation and passing policies, such as, “minimizing early withdrawals from retirement

accounts, known as plan leakage; expanding guaranteed lifetime income products and home equity tools to support consumption; and promoting optimal times to start collecting Social Security benefits.” This will advance much-needed expansive and equitable financial stability in retirement.

Every American deserves to retire comfortably at an age that one can still enjoy it. That

requires saving in advance, in the most lucrative but safe way possible. It’s time to bridge the gap on retirement age and savings among the races within the United States. The Bipartisan Policy Center-BlackRock research paper offers tactful solutions that individuals should implement and policies that legislators should consider. Savers across all races should have straightforward retirement knowledge and savings options.