Vol. 64 No 25 Thursday, June 20, 2024

and Why We Celebrate RememberJUNETEENTH

By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER

News of the Emancipation proclamation signed by President Lincoln, freeing the slaves, took two and a half years to reach Texas. History reflects that by the time General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas with the announcement on June 19, 1865, President Lincoln was dead, the Confederate Capitol at Richmond had fallen and the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery had passed the Congress.

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State of Black California Appears to be a Reparations Issue

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus convene meeting at Crawford High School

By Macy Meinhardt

VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER

“We are at the brink of changing history in the state of California, where California goes, the nation follows,” said Assemblymember Mike Gibson (D-65) at San Diego’s State of Black California event.

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus came to Crawford High School last Saturday as one of their first stops across California cities to educate Black Californians on the current policy agenda towards achieving reparations.

Apology, acknowledgement, atonement. These three are the leading objectives at the heart of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) reparations agenda. The series of panels featured

By Macy Meinhardt

VIEWPOINT

WRITER

a presentation of Black San Diego demographics, policy efforts, reparation eligibility, and a Q&A session with CLBC members Senator Steve Bradford, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-60), and Assemblymember Mike Gibson (D-41) .

“The call for reparations is not merely an acknowledgement of past wrongs. It is a moral imperative. A recognition of the debt owed to Black Californians who have suffered and persevered in the face of systemic oppression,” said Assemblymember Dr. Akilah (D-79) who hosted the June 15 event.

The Misconception of Black California

The debt is in accordance with deep rooted inequalities in housing, healthcare, educa -

From Refugee to Changemaker: The Inspiring Story of Elizabeth Lou

By Tihut Tamrat CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Let them give,” said Elizabeth Lou, Founder and Director of the Nile Sisters Development Initiative in addressing the most persistent challenge she faces running her nonprofit organization in City Heights, San Diego. Funding has become a recurring nightmare for the Nile Sisters as their competitors are white-male led organizations who have an advantage and “people who are advocating for them, their voice can be heard,” asserts Lou.

Elizabeth Lou, refugee from Sudan, mother of five kids and to the community around her, does not have that same advantage. Lou’s journey began in Sudan, where she and her family had to flee due to violent flare-ups of Civil Wars between rebel groups and the government causing mass displacement. Lou’s husband, contracted for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a highly coveted position resented by rebel groups put in a successful transfer to Kenya in hopes for a peaceful life.

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tion, and economic opportunity that lingers from the historical enslavement of Black Californians. In January, the caucus announced a series of bills that aims to comprehensively dismantle the legacy of slavery and systemic racism.

Members of the CLBC caucus stressed that despite public perception, California was never a free state. The study produced by the Reparations Task Force documents the expansion of slavery into the West, and how enslavement practices were perpetuated regardless of California's status as a “free-state” and loosely enforced anti-slavery laws.

“This is not the greatest nation in the world just because of happenstance. It was because of over 300 years of free labor, by people who look like me, who suffered and toil and lost their lives in

order to build this nation,” said Senator Bradford.

In approaching the first step towards acknowledgment, Assemblymember Dr. Weber put forward a bill titled ACR 135— “Acknowledgment of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity on African Slaves and their Descendants”

As one of the 14 bills put together in the caucasus reparations package, this measure would “acknowledge the harms and atrocities committed by representatives of the State of California who promoted, facilitated, enforced, and permitted the institution of chattel slavery and the legacy of ongoing badges and incidents of slavery that form the systemic structures of discrimination.”

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New Fire Chief in Town, Meet Robert Logan II

Lifelong District 4 Native rises the ranks and lands San Diego Fire Department Chief

“I look forward to leading our dedicated Fire-Rescue Department team with integrity and compassion, and ensuring it remains a pillar of safety, support, and unity for all San Diegan,” Logan said in a statement on his appointment.

Logan was appointed the chief position by Mayor Todd Gloria after a three month nationwide recruitment process that yielded a candidate pool of over 70 applicants.

“Deputy Chief Logan brings with him an exceptional blend of experience, leadership and vision that I believe is essential for guiding our department into the future,” said Mayor Gloria at the June 12 press conference.

Logan has worked with the San Diego fire-rescue department for 24 years, serving as fire engineer, fire captain, Battalion Chief, and currently, Deputy Fire Chief. Logan’s position will start in August once current Chief Colin Stowell retires, where he will oversee the 1,200-plus San Diego Fire Rescue workforce.

In this upcoming role he states he looks forward to advanced training, community engagement, and integration of modern best practices and technology to enhance emergency service responses.

His appointment marks a new chapter for the department, the Mayor says. Logan is the third Black fire chief to serve in the City of San Diego since 1889 and the first in over two decades. John

Delotch was the first in 1985, followed directly behind Robert E. Osby in 1992. Growing up in Southeastern San Diego, Logan says he faced adversity in almost every corner of life.

“I faced challenges and obstacles up on every door I tried to open as a young child, as an adolescent, and as an adult,” Logan said.

“I cannot help but think of four-year old Robert Logan, who used to sit in the window and watch fire trucks go back and forth with lights and sirens. I've never forgotten the impact of those moments as they pertain to all like me who look out the window of opportunity,” Logan shared.

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On June 12 Mayor Todd Gloria announced the new Chief of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, Robert Logan II.

PHOTOS: Public Domain (top); Darrel Wheeler (bottom)

Elizabeth Lou, Founder and Director of the Nile Sisters Development Initiative. PHOTO: Courtesy of Elizabeth Lou

California Legislative Black Caucus members (R-L) Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, Senator Steve Bradford, and Assemblymember Mike Gibson at The CLBC’s State of Black California San Diego

PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

JUNETEENTH

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The announcement did not bring instant freedom to all slaves. It encouraged plantation owners to keep them on as paid employees and encouraged ex-slaves to remain in their locations as hired help. There were more than 250,000 slaves in Texas at the time. Some owners delayed the news until after harvest. Hardships of daily life continued for most ex-slaves. Freedom was just a word without support once the federal troops left the south.

Most ex-slaves didn’t know the exact date that General Granger brought the announcement to Galveston, Texas. They knew it was one of the “teenths”, 16, 17, 18, or 19, so they called it “Juneteenth” to be sure. The marking of this day of liberation, Juneteenth, spread as freedmen and women moved to other states taking the memory of the observance of this date with them.

LOU

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While in Kenya, Lou continued her training in relief services, gained from the Sudan Council of Churches, working for the East African Technical Committee, researching the impact of war on the South Sudanese, especially children displaced. Here Lou learned the skills and tools that contributed to her foundation of the Nile Sisters Development Initiative.

In a year’s time the contract in Kenya was ending, however they still could not go back to Sudan as wars had gotten worse, so together with their kids, they headed to San Diego. Lou recalls the arrival:

“I arrived in ‘99 on June 3rd late in the evening, around 5 or 6pm, it was raining a little bit. Coming from a different continent, system, and culture, I find it was very challenging to get myself started in the new country.”

Lou continues, “I did not receive support, unfortunately. I depended on myself. Every single document I received, either from welfare or from school, from my children, I read them all by myself. I enrolled my children all to school by myself.”

As a newcomer, Lou had to learn how to understand the money, use the laundromat, and navigate the complexities of our bus transportation system. “I stood and the bus also stopped going because I did not pay. I did not pay because I did not know how. Everybody was looking at me. This disabled man took a bus token from his own pocket and gave it to me, when the driver saw the exchange between me and him, the

REPARATIONS

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Other bills featured in the package address criminal justice reform, civil rights, education, health, and business.

“The nation is waiting for us to lead. And as California always does, we will lead in addressing a delayed justice called Reparations,” said Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber.

Dialogue among the members of the caucus on stage also extended to the audience during the Q&A portion of the event.

When will reparations begin?

One of the findings in the State of Black California report shows that it will take approximately 248 years for persistent gaps for Black residents to close. But in terms of this first bill package “It is the urgency of now to get these 14 bills passed,” Senator Bradford said, saying he hopes the bills go through both houses and to the governor's desk within the year.

In terms of the additional expansion of more reparation bill packages, it could take years

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When the Poor People’s March on Washington, D.C. in 1968 fell short of its goal, organizers Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Mrs. Coretta Scott King decided to end it on June 19, 1968, which coincided with the first Juneteenth celebration in Texas.

In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday. Since then, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday or holiday observance. By 2008, just over half of U.S. states had recognized Juneteenth as either a state holiday or ceremonial holiday, a day of observance. But the end of legal slavery in the United States and other countries around the world has not meant the end of slavery. It is estimated today that as many as 40.3 million people around the world are victims of modern slavery.

Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. posted the following words on The Root in his observance of Juneteenth:

driver, knowing what it was, pressed the button and the bus started going,” expresses Lou.

“I felt so grateful. This man opened my eyes to know how to use the bus system. He helped me. Now I’m helping other people,” emphasized Lou. That was the seed that started the Nile Sisters Development Initiative.

The Nile Sisters Development Initiative (NSDI), founded by Lou in 2001, supplies emergency relief services, caring for and housing, refugees, immigrants, and those without protection, to nurture them with resources that will acclimate, acculturate, advocate, and educate, resettling and relocating refugee and immigrant families to help them overcome barriers to social and economic self-reliance.

NSDI also provides behavioral health services such as counseling, caregiving, and educational programs that will launch them directly into employment. One of which being the LearnMore nurse assistant training program that provides enhanced theory, lab, and supervised clinical instruction to prepare students for the California Department of Public Health examination and employment in the healthcare sector, the quickest and most economically stable profession.

Lou tells Voice & Viewpoint what sets NSDI apart from other non-profit organizations: “Our services are so tangible that people in the community are the ones who bring them to our office because they know we are real, because they know when the people come here they will receive the absolute best service. We care.”

But above all, her inspiration is that “[she] sees change in the service [they] provide to

if not decades, caucus members say.

Who will receive reparations?

Caucus members say that anyone who is a descendant of chattel slavery in the state of california or arrived in the state of california prior to the early 1900’s are eligible for consideration of reparations.

S tate of Black San Diego

“Of all Emancipation Day observances, Juneteenth falls closest to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, when the sun, at its zenith, defies the darkness in every state, including those once shadowed by slavery. By choosing to celebrate the last place in the South that freedom touched, we remember the shining promise of emancipation, along with the bloody path America took by delaying it and deferring fulfillment of those simple, unanticipated words in Gen. Granger’s original order No. 3: ‘This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves.’”

In the last three decades, more and more attention has been given to Juneteenth with a view toward getting Congressional approval for a national day of observance. Much of this work is being carried on by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation.

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden

the people. From desperation, to instability, to thriving. That is what keeps me moving.”

However, Lou has had challenges with funding. “It takes the grace of God for us to be considered for funding, not everybody likes Africa,” explains Lou. “Some funders will choose certain groups of Africans, so those who are not of their liking will not get funded. This puts Africans fighting head to head. That is exactly the kind of fight I see here in City Heights.”

Lou stresses that “this work, nobody can do by themselves. I need volunteers, I need advocates, I need donors and funders to come along.”

Luckily, churches have been the saving grace of the Nile Sisters. Local churches come together to give funds to at least keep the lights on, if not give the resources they do have. But it is still not enough.

Since its inception, Nile Sisters have accomplished and achieved a lot. “We started small, we started from my garage, and from my garage we opened a small suite. We moved to almost 10 different offices, now we bought this

Montgomery Steppe, District 4 Councilmember Henry Foster, Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez, and San Diego Unified Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson.

signed Senate Bill 475, establishing Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Governor Gavin Newsom followed his footsteps and signed Assembly Bill 1655 on September 29, 2022, establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday.

Historically in San Diego, Juneteenth was only celebrated at City Hall in the form of a presentation through District 4 and the City of San Diego’s Black Employee Association. For the first time ever in 2020, a Juneteenth flag was hung commemorating Juneteenth at City Hall. In 2021, the flag was raised outside of the City Hall building for the first time ever as Mayor Gloria, Councilmembers Montgomery Steppe and Marni von Wilpert joined community members in proclaiming Juneteenth in the city.

San Diego Mayor, Todd Gloria, and the City Council designated Juneteenth an official paid holiday for City of San Diego employees as of March 21, 2023.

property to really expand our services. Buying the property in 2022 was a huge milestone for us,” says Lou excitedly.

Now, “We are serving four continents on earth, regardless of your color, your religion, your background, your gender, we are serving everybody. We are very diverse,” states Lou. This contributed to how they got their name. “Nile is symbolic in Africa, and it doesn’t end only in Africa, it goes through Europe and across the world. We believe that the Nile is a blessing, it brings nutrients, fish, and food from across the globe. We were all women doing the work so this is the initiative of the sisters,” declares Lou.

Recalling her time as a refugee, Lou leaves advice for those in a similar position when she came to San Diego, “Take advantage of the available resources that Nile Sisters have until you become financially stable. We want to help you be on your own, be stable and move on with your life,” urges Lou.

Lou aspires to expand the Nile Sisters and to start other initiatives. She also dreams of opening another satellite location in Washington D.C. just as she has in Sacramento and in LA. The only thing she needs is funding.

She leaves us with her last statement: “I want to appreciate those who have given me already. And ask those who have not given, let them give.”

So now it’s our turn, let us give.

To give your time, resources, or money, visit nilesisters.org. To learn more about Elizabeth’s past, read Chapter 9 of Tears of War: Stories of Refugee Women by Anne Hoiberg.

How far is the City of San Diego from implementing reparations for Black San Diegans?

“I think the City of San Diego itself has a very long way to go. I think if you just look at our budget discussion that we currently had, I think it really shows the sentiment of leadership in the city of San Diego,” said Foster, referring to the upward battle councilmembers and community members endured to reverse the harsh cuts to equity programs originally proposed by Mayor Todd Gloria.

Members of the audience also got to learn about the state of Black San Diego By Dr. Manuel Pastor from the USC Equity Research Institute. Key stats that highlight the historical disenfranchisement of San Diegans include the Black unemployment rate—which since the 1990’s has remained 2x higher than the white unemployment rate. Disparities within higher education, rent burden, environmental exposure, and median income were also presented.

Leaders from the San Diego community that were in attendance were District 4 Supervisor Monica

service. Mayor Gloria said that in the selection process, a candidate who held dedication to values of

“Today is the start of many necessary conversations regarding reparations for the current stare. I think it’s a start to the package here in San Diego and bringing more attention and bringing the importance to the forefront,” said Councilmember Foster.

diversity, equity, and inclusion was a strong expectation for the role.

“The expectation is to recognize that for some communities, they dont always feel like they’ve gotten their fair share of resources. I let it be abundantly clear from the jump, that whoever is going to run this department understands the city’s values of diversity and that we serve all neighborhoods equally,” the Mayor said.

With home roots in the community and his demonstrated work already within the department, the selection of an internal candidate was the right choice towards “continuing the tradition

The report in which the recent bill package stemmed from, is over 1,000 pages long. While lengthy, caucus members expressed multiple times the importance of Black Californians to review the study to foster a comprehensive understanding of their history and the pathway to repair. For a brief overview visit the executive summary: https://oag.ca.gov// exec-summary-ca-reparations.pdf

For the full report visit: https://oag.ca.gov/ full-ca-reparations.pdf

of exceptional fire department,” the Mayor says. District 4 Councilmember Henry Foster and District 5 Councilmember Marni Von-Wilpert both attended the press conference in support of Logan’s appointment. The rest of the City Council is expected to vote on his confirmation mid-July.

“Together, we will confront challenges with resilience, embrace opportunities with enthusiasm and continue to uphold a noble legacy of our profession. I would like to make it clear that this moment is not about me. This moment is about all of us. Now let's get to work,” Logan concluded.

Logan graduated from San Diego Unified and earned his Bachelors of Arts in Communication from Southern New Hampshire University, and his Masters Degree in Emergency Services Management from Columbia Southern University.

In addition to his service to the fire department, Logan is also the co-founder of Lincoln’s High School Fire Protection Program, a hands-on learning program that prepares students to enter into a career of fire

Emergency beds used for incoming refugees. PHOTO: Tihut Tamrat

Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber speaking at the June 19 State of Black California Event. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint Staff

Crowd at the Saturday Morning event held at Crawford High School PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint Staff

Since 1889, only two Black men have filled the San Diego fire chief position, including John Delotch in 1985-1992, and Robert E. Osby from 1992 to 2002.

PHOTOS: City of San Diego Archives

REPARATIONS IS NOT THE “STATE OF BLACK CALIFORNIA”

By Dr. John E. Warren

Last week, the California Legislative Black Caucus held a meeting in San Diego at Crawford High School. It was billed “The State of Black California”. While the meeting had some elements of the State of Black California, the real theme should have been “A Discussion on Reparations In California”. The discussion was indeed important and enlightening. Many Black Californians have not read the more than 1100 page report on Reparations which is an outgrowth of a task force created to deal with that topic. Reparations is truly a part of the State of Black California, but there is so much more, that the topics need to be presented and discussed separately.

Reparations truly deals with and uncovers the enslavement, theft, murder and racist treatment of Black people in California both before and after slavery. The

idea is to attempt to place a monetary value on the harm suffered even though dollars can not replace that which was lost. More than the idea of reparations is what the search for the harm, in terms of cost, revealed that so many never knew. The whole concept springs from the post-slavery notion that freed slaves should have been given 40 acres and a mule. That never happened and never will. But America has always found a way to pay reparations for others it harmed like the Japanese Americans who were put in Internment Camps during World War II.

If we are going to talk about “The State of Black Cali fornia”, then lets fully discuss “The State of Black California 2024” as it was built on the first report published in 2007. Let's revisit the study in itself, which examined demographic changes during the last 20 years and the significance of the “Equality Index” identified as the tool used to examine Black people’s experiences compared to other ethnic groups. This conversation would not only have revealed that racial inequality remains a persistent social problem, but would have gone deep into the whys and how this continues. The State of Black California 2024 examines how Black Californians fare in relation to other major racial and ethnic groups along economic, social and health-related dimensions 20 years after 2000.

The California Legislative Black Caucus has a good idea in terms of taking the issue of reparations on the road around the State, but both issues are so important in and of themselves that there should be two different road shows, if that is the approach the group has decided upon.

Meanwhile, the Black people of California need to read, listen and pay attention to both the campaign to get funding for reparations and the lessons to be learned from a closer look at The State of Black California 2024.

STOP ASKING BLACK STUDENT ATHLETES TO FIX AMERICA’S DEI MESS

By John Celestand DIRECTOR, KNIGHT X LMA BLOOMLAB

Back in early March, in a statement released on social media, legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith blasted his alma mater, the University of Florida, for eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion program. Smith warned minority athletes at Florida to “please be aware and vocal” about the decision the university was making, which in essence meant closing the doors on students of color.

A few days later, NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson asked “current and prospective” student-athletes to “reconsider any potential decision to attend, and compete at a predominantly white institution in the state of Florida.” He pointed out that “these institutions reap considerable financial benefits from the very individuals they fail to stand by in matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

So, Should Black Athletes Refuse To Attend Schools

That Defund DEI?

After all, today’s athletes command a major coin when it comes to NIL (name, image, and likeness) dollars. Their ability to enter the portal and transfer to other universities without repercussion could, if leveraged correctly, have a tremendous influence on how universities handle DEI.

The question came up again this week for me after news broke that the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, plans to divert the school’s entire $2.3M DEI budget toward public safety and policing. Basically, UNC “said that the opposite of funding DEI programming is funding police,” writer, researcher, and Harvard Kennedy fellow Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman wrote on X this week. North Carolina brought in nearly $123 million in revenue from athletics in 2022. If every Black athlete at the school refused to play until the DEI budget was restored, that would undoubtedly put pressure on the school.

But even though today’s college athletes are in a prime position to effect change around DEI at universities because of their platforms, power, and heavy influence, is this really their responsibility?

Who Should Stand Up For DEI?

“I don’t think it is their responsibility,” says Leashia Lewis, assistant athletic director for diversity equity and inclusion at Villanova University.“They have an opportunity to use their platform and voices to make change, but it is also the responsibility of athletic departments to support them in doing that.”

“The risk of being a social justice activist and using your platform is different now. Many student-athletes are not willing to take the risk,” Lewis says.

IT NEVER STOPS!

By Dr. E. Faye Williams PRESIDENT OF THE DICK GREGORY SOCIETY

that one day, America would live up

the

that would include all of us—that America would come to be better than she began.

All these years later, we’re still struggling for justice. For several months now, I have come to know who Marilyn Mosby is, who Fani Willis is, who Kim Gardner is, who Kim Fox is, who Aramis Ayala is, who Leticia James is when she says, “No one is above the law.” We know that list of Black women being both persecuted, prosecuted and undermined for doing their jobs.

We women understood the problems our people faced and went to law school. Most of us graduated with high honors and came out of law school determined to bring some manner of justice to our people. While I didn’t spend a lot of time in the courtroom, in every job I’ve worked, I’ve given a full measure to all I did to better somebody’s life. Those I’ve named here, and I know there are more, have been brilliant in the work they’ve tried to do.

Somehow, a system that finds every way to tell us we don’t belong, and sadly the system continues to knock some of our best and brightest down to remind our sisters that no matter how hard we work, we must be careful because there’s always someone lurking around just waiting to figure out a way to allow us to go only so far.

Working on the case against Marilyn Mosby, I found there’s a limit to what the system will allow Black women to do. Marilyn was selectively prosecuted for doing her job in daring to prosecute rogue police officers for crimes against our people. I know anger can consume and destroy us, so I chose to work to make a difference. The system has so damaged some of our people to the point they’re afraid to stand up for what some call controversial. Maybe they are afraid and chose to work behind the scene. Many of us with far less clout have worked day and night to get to where the case is now.

We don’t plan to quit until President Biden pardons Marilyn, until she gets her bar credentials back, and gets her property back and is made whole. That is under appeal. Ltc. Tyrone Bost was our leader and he worked so hard that it gave the rest of us energy to work another day. We arrived at the court at 9 am est. and we were there until 5 PM. The wait was well worth it.

Upon arrival at the court, I saw so many already there—some on crutches and walking sticks. As my friend Dick Gregory would say, “They were walking the way they do when they’re going to the liquor store or to get their lottery tickets!”

The night before the sentencing, my good friends Dr. Stephanie Myers, Dr. Barbara Reynolds and others from Black Women for Positive Change held a prayer vigil. We began believing it was possible to eliminate that proposed 40-year prison term. As it turned out the 40 years went down to 100 hours of community service! That was no challenge for Marilyn because she’d already been doing that!

President Biden has the authority to do it, and it’s up to us to, as another President once said, “Make him do it.” Black people played the biggest role getting him in the White House. Let’s keep him reminded

How Did We Get Here?

The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, opened a floodgate of pledges to support DEI across corporate America and beyond.

In 2023, Florida, under the leadership of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, became one of the first states to enact a law restricting DEI efforts. It banned the state’s public universities from spending money on DEI initiatives and placed restrictions on how educators could discuss discrimination in mandatory courses. Texas, North Carolina, and North Dakota passed similar bills later in the year. So far in 2024, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Alabama have passed bills that are set to go into effect July 1.

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Marcus Garvey, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Medgar Evers, Ida B. Wells, Dr. M.L. King Jr.—even John Brown, a White man, worked so hard because they believed

to her name for “We

People”

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Oliver Ocie

McKinney

SUNRISE 10/21/1942

SUNSET 04/16/2024

Oliver Ocie McKinney was born October 21, 1942, in Bartlesville, OK, to Ceonia McKinney and Vinna Hancox. Oliver’s mother, Vinna Hancox, married Thomas James Garrett, Sr., who provided a loving home in San Diego where Oliver grew up. Oliver was called to eternal rest on April 16, 2024.

Oliver graduated from San Diego High School. He attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. He graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Oliver married Edwina Lois Hill in 1965. To this union, his first son, Matthew McKinney, was born. His second marriage was to Eunice McKinney. His third marriage was to Nora Banks and to this union his second son, Michael McKinney, was born. Oliver met his soulmate, Sandra Davenport, in 2020 and their relationship lasted until the end of his life.

Oliver was a kind and loving free spirit, an avid traveler, reader, and writer. He had many professional jobs throughout his career, including many confidential government assignments in various countries. He lived in San Diego, Ghana, Jamaica, Figi, Panama, Australia, India, Dominican Republic, Long Beach, Pasadena and Moreno Valley.

Oliver showed an unwavering commitment and unconditional love for his family. He was a humanitarian at heart to many causes.

He was preceded in death by his fathers; Ceonia McKinney and Thomas J. Garrett Sr., mother Vinna Hancox Garrett, brothers; Edward Lee Johnson, Thomas Garrett, Clifford Garrett, Darrell Garrett, Freddie Garrett, and Lawrence McKinney, sister Evelyn Johnson, and his second wife Eunice McKinney. Oliver left to cherish his memory his sons; Matthew McKinney, Michael McKinney, and Isaac Banks, daughter Ojeya Banks, granddaughters; Riahleen McKinney, Mya Collazo, and Awa Banks, brothers; Amos Johnson and Sterling Garrett (Debbie), sisters; Eunice (Gloria) Johnson (Wyatt), Sherry McKinney, Marilyn McKinney-Baker, and Brenda Lancaste, as well as a plethora of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Oliver’s wonderful spirit, joy, and talents will be celebrated Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Paradise Village, 2700 E Fourth Street, National City, CA 91950, promptly at 12 Noon.

To prepare adequately for the repass, we need an approximate head count. Please RSVP for you and/or your family who will attend to ohappydaytravel@ gmail.com OR call Darlean McKinney-McClure at (559) 827-9013. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Jackie Robinson YMCA in San Diego. Cards and donations can be forwarded to Amos Johnson, c/o Paradise Village.

Walter Lee

Kelliehan, Sr.

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SUNSET 06/04/2024

Almanique Jacquet

09/09/1942

05/22/2024

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Almanique Jacquet Somers (nee Walton), known to her loved ones as Alma, passed away on May 22, 2024, in San Diego, California, at the age of 81. She was born on September 9, 1942, in Bay City, Texas. Almanique graduated from Bay City High School and went on to earn a B.S. in Speech, Hearing, and Drama from Tennessee State University (TSU), as well as an M.Ed. from the University of Florida at Gainesville. While attending TSU, Almanique pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and met and married James M Jacquet, M.D. (divorced 1995).

Throughout her career, Almanique was a trailblazer. She established the first learning disability clinic in San Diego and held the position of Director of Group Sales Marketing at Travel wise International. In 2003, she founded her own fashion design business, OM By A, which grew into an international enterprise catering to prestigious clients such as the Winter Olympics, Harrod’s of London, and various major television shows. In her final years, she dedicated herself to creating a spiritual healing and conference center in Costa Rica called “The Gathering at the Sanctuary”.

Almanique is survived by her husband Thomas Haddon Somers, her brother Aeric Walton, her sons; James III and Jeffrey Jacquet, and her stepson Luke Somers.

She was preceded in death by her mother Lou Verna Stevens and father Ben Ephram.

A memorial service to honor Almanique’ s life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Anderson-Ragsdale Chapel, 5050 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92102. The Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary in San Diego, California, is assisting with the arrangements.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

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Walter Lee Kelliehan, Sr., born March 19, 1926, was the second child of three born from the union of Isaac Williams Kelliehan and Mozella Cooks Kelliehan. Siblings Isaac W. Kelliehan, Jr. and Bernard Kelliehan grew up with Walter in this loving household. Later, his father remarried and had Carol Orange, Louise Rawlings, and Melvin Kelliehan.

Walter graduated from Cuyler Beach High School and attended Georgia State College. In 1943, Walter left college to join the United States Navy, Seabees. After serving three years to this country, Walter left the Navy seeking a more rewarding career. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Annie Elizabeth Timmons Kelliehan, and they raised 10 children together. Around 1962, Walter moved his family, Annie, seven children, two nephews and a niece, from Savannah, Georgia to New York City. After living in Manhattan for less than a year and having gainful employment with the U.S. Postal Service, Walter decided he did not want to raise his children in the city.

Walter and Annie were both raised with God fearing parents and made sure to pass their teachings onto their own children. The family joined Bethlehem Methodist Church of Staten Island, NY. Giving his children the Christian Life, he kept them in church: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

In 1974, Walter moved to Gary, Indiana. Walter and Annie joined New Mount Sinai Baptist Church of Gary, IN, and remained there until the Lord called his beloved Annie, “Handful”, home in 1994.

In 2009, Walter joined his daughter, Mozella Brown, in San Diego, CA.

Walter did not miss the cold, snowy days of Indiana. He enjoyed the warm, sunny days of San Diego. Having the Love of God and obeying God’s word, Walter joined Bethel Baptist Church shortly after arriving to San Diego and later learned he shared a special day with the leader of the flock, Dr. John W. Ringgold. Unfortunately, Walter’s health began to fail and he could no longer travel.

Walter passed away on June 4, 2024.

Walter was proceeded in death by his wife of 42 years, Annie E. Kelliehan, son James A. Kelliehan, and daughter Janice L. Kelliehan-Cooley.

He was survived by his remaining children; Mozella Brown of San Diego, CA, Walter L. Kelliehan (Neuza) of North Carolina, Evonne Thomas of New York, NY, Deidra Simington of Alabama, David Kelliehan, Deborah Young, Ronnie G. Kelliehan (Sharron), Stacy C. Alford, and Patricia Brady, all of Gary, IN, and Donna Smith of Arizona. Walter Lee Kelliehan lineage is strong and extends beyond 100+ grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, family, and friends. FULL OBITUARY IS AVAILABLE ON ANDERSON - RAGSDALE MORTUARY WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE.

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06/10/1931

05/26/2024

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Rosia Melvin Davis was born June 10, 1931, to her parents James and Sallie Forte in Forest, Mississippi. She was the tenth child of eleven children. She was raised on a farm, where her father owned 110 acres of land. That was no small feat in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Her mother maintained the house, raised her children, and was an entrepreneur.

Rosia and her family worshipped at Green Grove Methodist Church (her father's family church) and the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church (her mother's family church), both of Forest, Mississippi throughout her childhood. At an early age, Rosia accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and developed a relationship of faith in Him. The church was the focal point of the community. Many stories were told about riding in a wagon and sometimes walking the country roads to church where she not only worshipped, but met family members and friends.

Rosia's early education experience was in a one room schoolhouse in the rural south. After her father's death, her mother moved the family to Jackson, Mississippi. Her mother, a very industrious and smart lady, created income through a variety of business endeavors to care for her family. Rosia graduated from Lanier High School and briefly attended Jackson State College. Within her upbringing, she was taught the value of hard work and the importance of an education.

Rosia married Emanuel Thador Davis, a military serviceman. From that union, she bore three children: Emanuel, Edward, and Shirley. Due to her husband's military career, she was the primary parent raising their three children. She proudly instilled in her children and grandchildren an exceptional work ethic and the value of education resulting in them earning multiple college degrees. She did what she could to help them.

Rosia had a strong faith in the Lord; she was a praying woman. She was a longtime member of the Bayview Baptist Church

On May 26, 2024 at 9:02 a.m., Rosia Melvin Davis peacefully departed from this life to her heavenly reward surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings and grandchild (Erica). She leaves to cherish her fondest memories: sons; Emanuel Davis (Ada) of Whittier, CA, and Edward Davis of San Diego, CA, daughter Shirley Wilson (Jim) of San Diego, CA, brother Henry Forte of San Diego, CA, four grandchildren; Tomika Davis Nwaudobi, Danielle Jackson, Edward Davis Jr., and Michelle Davis, four great-grandchildren; London I. Goolsby, Cairo A. Udobi, Brooklyn O. Udobi, and Marley C. Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church family, neighbors, and so many others who loved and will miss her.

FULL OBITUARY IS AVAILABLE ON ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGE!

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

Rosia

Teen Takes City of San Diego Mayor Seat, for a Day

Uma Onwuchekwa from Tierrasanta named winner of Todd Gloria’s “Mayor for the Day” contest

tional curricula to be more engaging and accessible, the mayor says.

Meet Uma Onwuchekwa, an incoming ninth grader from Tierrasanta who dreams of addressing housing affordability, homelessness, food insecurity, and more.

As the 2024 recipient of the “Mayor of the Day” contest held by Mayor Todd Gloria’s office, Onwuchekwa spent the day learning about city government, accompanying the mayor at press conferences, and sharing ideas with city leaders.

“As a youth and as a teenager, I have a strong passion not only to change the city but to better the nation as a whole. To invite people from across the world to make a better life, to make this nation a beacon of democracy and liberty as our founding fathers intended,” said Onwuchekwa during his speech at City Council on June 10. Onwuchekwa was chosen as the winner for his compelling essay, which shined light on housing deserts, media accountability, transparent government and enhancing educa -

The initiative, held on June 10, aims to inspire the next generation of leaders who already exhibit interest in being a leader for the community. Runner ups, Zamir Rose from Lincoln High School, Malia Wilke from Mt. Everest Academy and Milo Bergeron from Bird Rock Elementary also got to participate. The group spent the day with various City departments including environmental services, economic development, and transportation.

“My Mayor for a Day contest aims to foster and encourage leadership in young people living in San Diego. At age 10, I was actually a runner-up in a "Mayor for a Day" contest at the City of San Diego. Thirty-two years later, I was sworn in as San Diego’s 37th Mayor.”

Other opportunities Onwuchekwa got the chance to participate in include speaking to City Council, participating in the ceremony of the San Diego Airpark Project at Brown Field, and a visit with The San Diego Police and Fire-Rescue departments. “These experiences were designed to inspire Uma and deepen his understanding of public service,” Mayor Gloria writes.

“Today's experience has deepened my appreciation of the complexities of governance and the importance of public service. My mayor of the day experience has given me an opportunity to, as a young man, to reflect on how to make this city a better place,” 14- year-old

bating issues such as

COUNTY ASSISTING AS CalFresh Enrollment Breaks Records

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As of June 1, 2024 CalFresh benefits are being received by more than 398,000 eligible people in the region, which is a 5.8% increase compared to the same month in 2023. Over 539,000 persons have been enrolled at different points over the last 12 months.

Feeding America reports food insecurity affects about 10 percent of the people in San Diego County. Over the past decade CalFresh enrollment has increased by 59% percent as part of local efforts to address this shortfall.

As part of its ongoing outreach, the County hosted a month of events in May to share information about CalFresh and offer free, in-person help to

enroll those eligible.

What You Need to Know About CalFresh:

• CalFresh is California’s federal food assistance program.

• It is designed to increase access to fresh and healthy food such as fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products.

• T his program works with other federal and local programs to round out food needs for people and their families.

• C alFresh also aligns with the County’s Live Well San Diego commitment to healthy, safe, and thriving communities.

• C alFresh isn’t the only self-sufficiency program on the rise.

• C alWORKs, another self-sufficient program, provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families with children under 18-years-old and helps parents find independence through workforce training. To learn more about CalFresh and how to apply, go online to the County’s website.

This article originally appeared on CountyNewsCenter.com.

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San Diego Parks After Dark Returns Free summer fun program

Established in 2018, the mission of the nonprofit San Diego Parks Foundation is to improve quality-of-life in communities throughout the City of San Diego through equitable investments in parks, greenspace, and recreational opportunities. The Foundation provides critical support to the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department by securing funds from private and public supporters to address Department funding gaps in programming and maintenance of neighborhood parks and to implement projects directly. For more information, please visit https://www. sandiegoparksfoundation.org/.

The San Diego Parks Foundation, the City of San Diego, the County of San Diego, and Price Philanthropies will announce the 3rd annual Parks after Dark summer program, an eight-week series of free outdoor community celebrations where families can spend warm summer nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at five City of San Diego parks: City

for families adds 5th location

Heights, Linda Vista, Memorial, and Skyline Hills from June 20 through August 17, and Silver Wing from June 20 to July 27.

Parks After Dark provides families in San Diego with free outdoor fun through health and fitness activities, music, movies, arts and crafts, games, youth sports clinics, tournaments, resources from non-profit organizations, and free food for children. This year, Parks After Dark offers more fun for all ages! Leona Sublett, President and CEO, San Diego Parks Foundation, The Honorable Todd Gloria, Mayor of the City of San Diego, The Honorable Nora Vargas, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, The Honorable Vivian Moreno, Councilmember, City of San Diego, Scott Wahl, San Diego Police Chief, Andy Field, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of San Diego County of San Diego Live Well San Diego and HHSA Department representatives.

Uma Onwuchekwa ready for a day of civic service and leadership. PHOTO: City of San Diego

Todd Gloria circa 1989, first runner up for Mayor O’Connors Mayor for the day contest. PHOTO: City of San Diego

Onwuchekwa addressing council and audience members at City Hall on June 10.

PHOTO: City of San Diego

Onwuchekwa said to a packed city chamber room.

“I genuinely believe that by com-

homelessness, housing, and food insecurity, we can make San Diego a shining star that shows the core values of our community.”

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By Voice and Viewpoint Staff

OA family-friendly art competition encourages participants to explore inclusive language and ideas. The event launched during Biz Con 2024 by Afro Future Coun and Afrofuturism Lounge will award $10,000 for the best art depictions of the theme.

Art can be submitted by completing this form [see QR code in flyer] and the deadline for entry is June 30, 2024. Art styles can range from 2D to 3D visual art in any medium. The contest is offered by Origins of Alphabets Afrofuturism Lounge & Afro Future Con. Winning entrees will be displayed and finalists will be presented at Afrofuturism Lounge, July 25, 2024 at the University Club. Final winners will be awarded Labor Day Weekend (August 31st and September 1st) at the Educational Cultural Com-

n Saturday, June 8th, The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation De partment, Latino Peace Officers Association, and STAR/PAL San Diego hosted Play Day at the Lake, a day filled with fun activities to enjoy with family and friends at Chollas Lake Park. The activities included a Fishing Derby, with prizes awarded later for the winners, live entertainment, reptile encoun ters, nature crafts, guided ranger hikes, and refreshments!

As a reservoir built in 1901, Chollas Lake helped serve early San Diego’s water supply. In 1966 it was turned over to the Parks & Recreation Department, and was designated a youth fishing lake (for children ages 15 and under only) in 1971.

Now, Chollas Lake Park hosts events integral to the community such as fishing clinics, adult walking classes, intro to archery, community recreation group meetings, and their very own Play Day at the Lake to bring kids in the community together!

plex. The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to be featured in an advertising campaign promoting inclusive language.

“The prize money is meant to encourage more people to take language and the sentiments behind the language we use more seriously. Words have power,” Dr. LaWana Richmond said.

Follow the hashtag #ChangeLanguageChangeMinds to view submissions.

Afro Future Con and Afrofuturism Lounge are produced by Firyali, Inc. and benefit Grioneers, Inc. a San Diego based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched by Dr. Richmond. Learn more about Grio’Neers events and the inclusive art competition at https://afrofuturismlounge.com.

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COOPER'S HEALING THE

By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Last Saturday, June 15th, a whole bunch of Juneteenth celebrators celebrated the best way they knew how at the annual Cooper Family Foundation’s Juneteenth Festival. Memorial Park on Ocean View Boulevard was the destination for a good time, entertainment, and historical-information seekers.

The special festival day at the park has become a one-stop-shop for all questions related to who, what, when, where, and why concerning the “Juneteenth Healing the Community: Know the Past, Shape the Future" celebration.

The Cooper Family, once again, provided a safe enjoyable atmosphere for the huge crowd of folks representing an awesome display of power by the people.

La Mesa Celebrates Freedom for Juneteenth

By Darrel Wheeler

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Juneteenth weekend continued on Sunday the 16th, allowing attendees to mix and mingle with the community of La Mesa.

MacArthur Park was “vibing” with an Afrocentric flair, people were allowed to express their feelings, support a variety of creative vendors, receive valuable information on health, transportation, and education to name a few. African rhythm dancers entertained the very appreciative audience with an array of fancy footwork and rhythm as they grooved to the lively drum beats.

The well-known and well-liked MLK Choir sung songs of praise and God's Glory, and spoke on some historical truths about the shameful scourge of the slavery experience.

Good eats and other treats were also part of the festive event.

La Mesa’s Juneteenth Committee was able to squeeze in a lot of historical information and live entertainment in a four hour window at this year’s Third Annual La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends Celebration of Life Freedom &

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

THE COMMUNITY

The crowd was treated to some live entertainment featuring the legendary "It's All the Way Live" by funk band Lakeside. A variety of performers graced the Juneteenth stages, expressing how they feel about the day's celebration of culture and music.

Lakeside’s original band member, Fred Alexander Jr., said, "This was a wonderful thing. I loved the atmosphere here. People were partying, the

camaraderie was obvious, and people were just having a good time. We would love to come back here again.”

Free food was also provided by the Cooper Family and their friends. Over a hundred vendors filled the park with a combination of resources and seller’s booths. The big family-friendly celebration looked, sounded, and felt like a good time and that's exactly what it was.

Oak Park Library's Book Distribution in Celebration of Juneteenth

Oak Park Library's Book Distribution in Celebration of Juneteenth

By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Friends of the Oak Park Library (volunteers) teamed up with the Oak Park library staff to have a Juneteenth free book giveaway last Saturday, June 15th.

“We wanted to provide the community with some children’s books related to the Junteenth experience. I found a Juneteenth cookbook and a book about Juneteenth by the same author and publisher,” Friends of the Oak Park Library, Claudia Thomson, shared.

“We thought it would be a different and a productive way for the kids to celebrate part of their Juneteenth experience,” continued Thomson.

Kids were allowed to hang out, read, get books, converse, and eat up some tasty Bowlegged BBQ.

“Bowlegged BBQ were so nice to us. They donated the food because they believe in education, librar-

ies, and helping our children,” the President of the Friends of the Oak Park Library, Olita, shared.

“We have to keep promoting the culture and keep our children’s hopes alive with reading and education. Today has been a tremendous opportunity to share these awesome books with the children.”

The “quiet” rule was lifted for one hour last Saturday at Oak Park Library in celebration of Juneteenth.

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

City of San Diego Awards Emergency Funds to Small Businesses

Helping local small businesses and nonprofits recover from the record-breaking Jan. 22 storm, The City of San Diego has awarded more than $365,000 through the Business Emergency Re-

Applications approved for 106 businesses and nonprofits for those impacted by January storm

sponse & Resilience Grant. A total of 106 small businesses and nonprofits were approved to receive the funds, which aim to help them recover and rebuild.

The grant program was announced in late January, immediately following the storm that caused flooding in several communities in southeastern and southern parts of San Diego. Small businesses and nonprofits submitted applications for funding up to $2,500, and up to $5,000 for those in the federally designated Promise Zone and Low-Moderate Income Census tract areas.

Eligible expenses for the grant funds include supplies and labor for storm cleanup efforts; repairs and equipment replacement not covered by insurance; employee wages; and insurance deductibles.

In order to qualify for this grant, business owners needed to demonstrate they were impacted by the storm and have a current Business Tax Certificate on file with the City. Only businesses with 12 or fewer employees were eligible.

The City’s Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department has been working with residents through San Diego County’s temporary lodging program to help identify their plans for exiting the program, which may include transitioning to shelters or other temporary accommodations. For those who need additional assistance, the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), in partnership with the City and County, is standing up a program to help find housing and other financial resources. SDHC is reaching out directly to impacted individuals.

This article originally appeared on CountyNewsCenter.com

Keeping the Best Employees: 11 Things Your Business Should Know

By Associated Press

Two words still loom in the minds of large and small to midsize employers: employee retention. Research shows businesses are prioritizing benefits to improve the employee experience. So how do you get the talent you need in a tight labor market?

These 11 retention strategies are based on responses from business leaders nationwide.

1. Offer flexible work schedules or more time off.

“Flexibility has become table stakes at this point,” says Peggy Shell, a business owner and Principal client whose Colorado recruiting firm, Creative Alignments, navigates the job market for a variety of employers. Be clear with employees about the boundaries of flexibility and watch for any impact on their motivation and engagement.

2. Encourage more remote/hybrid flexibility.

“If you don’t offer this flexibility, you’ll have fewer candidates, even in the executive ranks,” says Michael Anderson, head of talent acquisition for Principal.

3. Raise wages for most employees. Wages are trending upward, and many employees are retained by good pay above all else. But this list has 11 strategies for a reason: Take note of your options besides cash to support and retain employees.

By Mae Anderson AP BUSINESS WRITER

4. Create clear paths for career growth.

Recruiting and retaining belong together as a twopronged business strategy: You can’t afford to lose employees as quickly as they come in. Many modern organizational charts are flat, often making it difficult to carve out clear career paths for all employees. Watch out for “over-privileging” managers (giving them easier, quicker steps to promotion) as just one example of how career growth affects retention.

5. Set higher wages for only specific jobs.

Many companies rely on the expertise of key employees they’d like to retain— because these employees tend to have a larger impact on business success. Explore a key employee benefit solution as an option.

6. Add to your current benefits.

More than 70% of small to midsize employers say employee benefits help recruit, and more than 78% say they help retain. Cost can be a factor, so figure out what it really costs to add more benefits. They may be more affordable than you think, especially compared to trying to compete with higher salaries.

For example, you could offer voluntary benefits and choose to pay for all, part,

or none of the premium. If your budget is tight, employees could pick up the entire cost of premium of voluntary insurance.

7. Add or increase bonus pay.

Bob’s Red Mill, a global manufacturer of whole grain foods in Oregon and a Principal client, is an example of a company that provides monthly profit-sharing to enable short-term financial security for employees, while its overall structure as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) generates long-term financial security into retirement. A sign-on bonus can also sweeten the incentive of competitive pay.

8. Make your business a fun place to work.

Money ultimately may not motivate as much as employees simply loving their jobs. Genuinely happy employees can help boost overall morale.

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What The New 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Rule Means for Small Businesses

Because shoppers like the service, offer-

The plans also cost small businesses money — typically a 1% to 3% fee, which can add up when margins are

But the CFPB issued a new rule that may ease small business owners’ minds. The agency said the “buy now, pay later” companies must provide consumers with the same legal rights and protections as credit card lenders do.

That means consumers have legal protections including the rights to dispute charges, easily get a refund directly from the

and

PHOTO: Freepik

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Malawi’s Vice President Laid To Rest

President Calls For An Independent Probe Into His Death

By Gregory Gondwe Associated Press

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima was laid to rest in his village south of the capital on Monday June 17 following a funeral where President Lazarus Chakwera called for an independent probe into his death in a plane crash.

Hundreds of soldiers, police officers and forest rangers had searched for more than 24 hours before the wreckage was discovered in a forest plantation south of Mzuzu.

The plane was on a short flight from Lilongwe to the northern city of Mzuzu when it went missing on the morning of June 10. Chakwera had said earlier that air traffic controllers had told the plane not to land in Mzuzu because of bad weather and poor visibility and to return to Lilongwe. Air traffic controllers then lost contact with the plane.

Chilima and nine other people died in the plane crash last week in Malawi’s northern region of Mzimba.

The state funeral was held at the Bingu Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday June 16, where Chakwera and other dignitaries paid their final respects to the late vice president.

In his address, Chakwera called for an independent investigation into the crash.

“Our tears are about the desire to know what delayed the search for this plane. … I would like to assure you, Malawians, that this accident will be investigated by an independent expert,” Chakwera said amid boos and jeers from the crowd.

Chakwera on Sunday, June 16 called for unity and patience as the investigations continued, saying, “We need answers, but we must remain calm and supportive of each other during this difficult time.”

He said that the Malawi Defense Force cannot conduct an investigation “that can be credible on its own, which is why we need an independent investigation.” He did not elaborate.

The military rendered a 19-gun salute as the body was laid to rest, followed by a long trumpet post and reveille.

Those who laid wreaths included Chakwera, all of Malawi’s three former presidents and Chilima’s wife, children and relatives.

The Chilima family also called for an independent probe.

“We are grateful to the pathologists who carried out tests to ascertain the deaths, but there is need for a thorough investigation on what exactly happened. Such a probe is important to ensure that such an accident does not happen again,” said Ben Chilima, the late vice-president’s brother.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Breaking Taboos For Women in Nigeria

How Ife Agoro’s Dang is Changing the Game

By Stephanie Busari CNN

In the bustling world of social media, where everyone strives to be heard, few voices rise above the noise to truly make an impact.

One such voice is that of Ifedayo Agoro, the founder of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG), a platform that started as a simple Instagram page and has since grown into a thriving community of nearly one million followers across social media sites.

Candid conversations

Through candid conversations and shared narratives, members of the DANG community confront taboo topics such as gender-based violence, discrimination, body image, mental health, and reproductive rights.

“What drives the content is the platform’s values; to live our best life, never be suppressed by shame and our experiences, and learn and unlearn everything.”

–Ifedayo Agoro

“What drives the content is the platform’s values; to live our best life, never be suppressed by shame and our experiences, and learn and unlearn everything. Whatever falls under these values is what we put out,” she explained.

Agoro, 40, champions the message of self-worth and autonomy, inspiring women to embrace their individuality and make decisions

based on their desires, not societal expectations.

She is often accused of being anti-men and marriage and Agoro was keen to clarify her stance on relationships. “I’m not antimarriage… I just know that my life is still full without it.

Undeterred by detractors, Agoro continues to amplify women’s voices and create a safe space for women to share without limits.

This ultimately led Agoro to create the #DangAfterHours series, a no-holds-barred discussion on sex and sexuality, a real taboo subject in Nigeria, Agoro says.

“Women in Nigeria are not really able to talk about sex without being labeled promiscuous. I want to talk about sex in a hilarious way, we can learn from it and bond on that topic. The response shows that the conversation needed to happen.”

Creating impact

Over the years, Agoro has used the DANG platform to transform the lives of hundreds of women. A self-described “empath” she finds herself getting involved in the lives of the women who reach her for help and advice, often “bawling her eyes out,” over their triumphs and tribulations, she says. However, one moment stands out for her.

“A few years ago, there was a lady who was sick in the hospital in Lagos and at the time doctors were on strike. She sent me a message saying ‘I’m losing blood, pregnant and sick. There’s no one to attend to me. Please help me I don’t want to die.’”

Nigeria Plunged Into Darkness As Union Workers Shut Down National Grid

By Nimi Princewill CNN

A nationwide strike in Nigeria brought air travel to a standstill and plunged the country into darkness last Monday, May 27th as union workers stormed the national grid and shut down the nation’s power supply, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Tens of millions are without power and flights have been disrupted, as the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated an indefinite strike.

Operators from TCN were beaten and injured while they were forcibly removed from control rooms, the company said. Cane-swinging union workers were also seen in photos circulating on social media Monday ordering personnel of the country’s tax agency out of their offices.

This strike comes after failed negotiations with the government to raise the federal minimum wage. The unions are also protesting a recent hike in electricity tariffs.

The unions’ demands include raising the minimum wage from 30,000 naira ($22.4) to 494,000 naira ($369.6). Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga dismissed these demands as “unreasonable,” in a post on the social media platform X.

The government had proposed a 100% in-

crease to 60,000 naira ($44.89), which the unions rejected, seeking a 1,547% increase instead, Onanuga added.

Despite being Africa’s fourth-largest economy, Nigeria’s minimum wage is not among the continent’s top ten, lagging far behind countries like Seychelles, where workers receive a minimum wage of $465.4 monthly.

Health care system disrupted

The strike has severely affected travel, leaving passengers stranded at major airports in Lagos and Abuja. Airport workers confirmed to CNN that all incoming and outgoing flights have been grounded, further compounding the crisis.

Healthcare services have also been severely impacted, a Nigerian doctor Olusina Ajidahun told CNN.

“I’m worried because the state of the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse,” he said, adding that his medical facility located in southwest Nigeria was unable to power crucial hospital equipment due to the shutdown of the national grid.

“Coming in the morning, the emergency (unit) and everywhere was dark. Patients and healthcare workers were all in darkness.”

Nigerian Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi has declared the strike illegal in a letter to the labor unions, calling it “premature and ineffectual,” in a statement posted by Onanuga.

The strike has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media, with some declaring support, others saying it is detrimental to citizens.

“I support the strike action by the NLC. 30k or 60k minimum wage in 2024 Nigeria is unsustainable and unacceptable,” wrote lawyer Festus Ogun in a post on X.

“The NLC should refrain from actions that punish the common man – the average Nigerian. Electricity, roads, airports and other critical infrastructure should be left to function as normal,” argued management consultant Dipo Awojide.

Controversial expenditure

Angered, Agoro says she took to her social media and posted about the woman’s predicament.

“After I posted that, the office of the then First Lady reached me and resolved the issue immediately and the lady was attended to quickly and her tests were done. That was the day I realized the power of what we were doing.”

When she started posting her story on Instagram, Agoro initially chose to remain anonymous, to avoid the pressure of public scrutiny. However, as her platform gained traction, she confronted a pivotal moment when her identity was threatened to be exposed. Rather than succumbing to fear, she decided to reveal herself.

Despite aiming her message squarely at women, Agoro doesn’t discount a future where men would be integrated into the community.

“I now get men commenting and saying to me, ‘We are DANG men too, include us in the conversation.’ We are happy to have them in the conversation. I can see that some of them want to learn and do better. I believe we have to tell them kindly and gracefully what we want or we don’t get the change we want,” she said.

Nigeria faces numerous economic challenges, including the devaluation of its currency which has dropped to record lows in recent months, as well as a cost-of-living crisis marked by soaring prices for food, transport, and health care. Inflation has reached 33.69%, according to the country’s data office, the highest in nearly three decades.

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has faced criticism for controversial spending of public funds which has fueled public anger.

Last month, the president approved a 90 billion-naira ($67 million) subsidy for Muslims attending the Hajj pilgrimage, and previously, he authorized multimillion-dollar budgets for luxury SUVs and renovations for presi -

dential residences, as well as vehicles for the First Lady’s office, which is not formally recognized under Nigerian law.

Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale admitted that the current wage is “unsustainably low” but warned that the unions’ proposed increase would have severe economic consequences, including significantly higher school fees and potential mass retrenchment if schools and other institutions cannot afford the increased wages.

“Nigerian parents will now have to grapple with school fees that are 10 times more than what they are paying today … you are going to mandate schools to pay cooks, janitors, and others 20 times more in wages?” he said.

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Ifedayo Agoro. PHOTO: via Instagram

HEALTHY LIVING

Early Money Planning Is Key to Preparing for a Loved One’s Alzheimer’s Journey

By Emily Kim Jenkins Contributing Writer

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the world seems to turn all too quickly for those around them. Suddenly, a whirlwind of medical jargon and caregiving needs become intertwined with the emotional trials of watching a friend or family member in cognitive decline. Sometimes, providing care for the individual is a long-distance challenge, something Ron Lewis knows personally. Lewis, the Board Chair for the San Diego/Imperial Valley Alzheimer’s Association, cared

for his mother from San Diego after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis while she was in Atlanta. He, like many others involved in Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy, knows taking on the responsibility of a loved one’s business can be difficult even if there weren’t other challenging emotional circumstances.

Unexpected costs, especially those facing under-resourced communities, can deter or add significant distress to caregivers. The National Institute of Health found that the average annual cost of formal care for an Alzheimer’s patient totals nearly 30 thousand dollars. This financial burden can hit African American communities particularly, since Black adults are nearly twice as likely than White adults to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another age-related dementia. However dismal the figures may seem, there are advocates hard at work to make sure everyone can access financial resources and planning assistance.

“I do see that there is a challenge within our own community to [accept] the situation, also having that fundamental knowledge of what to do, what resources are available to me and [those] who are caring for loved ones who have dementia or Alzheimer's,” Lewis said. A large part of Lewis’ work with the Alzheimer’s Association was to establish points of connection with underrepresented communities so the association can work towards meeting their needs. He says the most significant challenges in the San Diego area include “access to information, access to adequate medical care, and physicians that are sympathetic, empathetic to our situations, and understand our family dynamics.”

“Currently, it is estimated that 84 thou-

sand persons are living with Alzheimer’s disease in San Diego County, a number that is expected to increase to 117 thousand by 2030,” Assemblymember Marie Waldron’s office wrote to San Diegans on June 11. The office also noted that 250,000 San Diegans are currently caregivers for those suffering from Alzheimer’s.

As a chemist and senior director at MEI Pharma, Lewis’ advice to caregivers from the perspective of someone with both an extensive medical background and someone who has loved an Alzheimer’s patient.

“Take the time to learn as much as you can about the disease. Have the conversation with the primary caregiver and the neurologist, no question is too dumb to ask or too little to ask,” Lewis said. Organization and a fast, pragmatic approach can be helpful in minimizing the pain of a legal or financial disaster later on in a family’s journey, he says. Financial planning for someone else’s accounts is a crucial first step.

“Having those early conversations, gaining family alignment, and mapping out [a financial and legal] plan on all aspects, and the earlier you can do it, the better, and getting the participation and involvement of your loved one in that decision making process, I think, is key,” Lewis said.

Managing someone else’s finances requires a lot of time and knowledge– but fortunately, caregivers are not alone in taking on this responsibility. Experts like estate planners, financial planners and attorneys are all important people to get in touch with, but navigating these preparatory steps can be done alongside

others in the same situation and through local organizations. San Diego County’s Aging and Independence Services keeps an updated list of classes, workshops and support resources available throughout the county on their website. The Alzheimer’s Association offers many of these free classes, including an ongoing, free money management course for caregivers, which can all be found on the Financial Planning section of their website.

County of San Diego, Last updated 6/13/2024

Ron Lewis II, Ph.D. is the Chair Board for the San Diego/Imperial Valley Alzheimer’s Association. His experiences with Alzheimer’s disease are both professional and personal. PHOTO: Eric Thompson/Alzheimer’s Association

Hundreds of San Diegans join together every year in a fundraising effort, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in both San Diego and North County. The above photo is from the 2023 walk in Escondido. PHOTO: Eric Thompson/Alzheimer’s Association

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The first day of business was: 06/13/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jane Bulner 4750 70th Street #64 La Mesa, CA 91942

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 13, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 13, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9012407

Fictitious business name(s): Beauty By Gerine Located at: 6365 Cresthaven Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942

County of San Diego

2445 Fenton St. Unit 2

Chula Vista, CA 91914

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Princess Academies INC

2245 Fenton St. Unit 2

Chula Vista, CA 91914

State of Incorporation/ Organization: California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 28, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 28, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

Classified ads can be placed in person, by phone, fax, or email Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. P:619-266-2233 F:619-266-0533 E:ads@sdvoice.info

All classified ads are prepaid. Deadline is Tuesdays by NOON to run that week.

A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 06/03/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: AYM Legacy Home Inspections LLC. 978 Armacost Rd. San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 04, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 04, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9010971

registered by the following: Arturo Gonzalez 760 Rytko St. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011258

Fictitious business name(s): Empowered Minds Counseling Located at: 6977 Navajo

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9012685

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s HOME Program. In order for the City to receive the HOME-ARP funding, an Allocation Plan and Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan must be submitted and approved by HUD. The Allocation Plan was adopted by the City of San Diego City Council on September 21, 2022. The proposed changes to the Allocation Plan will modify the planned use of funds to (1) remove $2,000,000 from the Acquisition and Development of Non-congregate Shelters budget line item, (2) increase the Development of Affordable Rental Housing funding amount from $18,433,055 to $20,192,713, and (3) transfer remaining unallocated funds to increase the Administration and Planning budget from $523,924 to $764,266 to provide the necessary support and monitoring of the HOME-

Fictitious business name(s): Puerto Rican Kitchen Located at: 11830 Waterhill Rd. Lakeside, CA 92040 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/20/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Laura Lee Brown 11830 Waterhill Rd. Lakeside, CA 92040

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9012483

Fictitious business name(s):

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/11/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Gerine, Victoria, Coronado 6365 Cresthaven Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 12, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 12, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2024-9012468

Fictitious business name(s): Cheat Day

Cheete Day

Chete Day

Cheet Day

Located at: 478 Westby St. Chula Vista, CA 91911

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/13/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following:

G. Prime-Time Morgan 478 Westby St. Chula Vista, CA 91911

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 13, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 13, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011389

Fictitious business name(s): Mesa Dental Lab INC Located at: 8360 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. STE 107, California San Diego, CA 92111

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

Co-Partners

The first day of business was: 01/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kunghee Han

8360 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. STE 107, California San Diego, CA 92111

State of Incorporation/ Organization: California

Youngkyu Han 8360 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. STE 107, California San Diego, CA 92111

State of Incorporation/ Organization: California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 28, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 29, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011237

Fictitious business name(s): My Princess Events

Princess Events

Princess Adventures Located at:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2024-9010964

Fictitious business name(s): E W Billing Services Located at: 5116 Palin St. San Diego, CA 92114

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Oh Three Eleven 5116 Palin St. San Diego, CA 92114

State of Incorporation/ Organization: Wyoming

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2029 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011106

Fictitious business name(s):

IB Thai Restaurant Located at: 1299 Imperial Beach Blvd. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego 739 Baylor Ave. Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/18/2018

This business is hereby registered by the following: Sambo Mao 739 Baylor Ave. Bonita, CA 91902

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 24, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 24, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011934

Fictitious business name(s): Elevated Cleaning Co. Located at: 4671 Home Ave. Apt. 53 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/06/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Becky Diaz

4671 Home Ave. Apt. 53 San Diego, CA 92105

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 06, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 06, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011708

Fictitious business name(s): Legacy Inspections Located at: 978 Armacost Rd. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

Fictitious business name(s): #ExtentionsByLee

Braid Like A CEO Located at: 6312 Rancho Mission Rd. #219 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 06/01/2018

This business is hereby registered by the following: #ExtentionsByLee 6312 Rancho Mission Rd. #219 San Diego, CA 92108

State of Incorporation/ Organization: California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011722

Fictitious business name(s): Native Games Located at: 2287 Dunlop St. #112 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 12/12/2023

This business is hereby registered by the following: Breaking Black Ventures LLC P.O. Box 880515 San Diego, CA 92168

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 04, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on June 04, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011557

Fictitious business name(s): Baby Girl Snow Cones Located at: 8737 Lake Murray Blvd. Apt. 11 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 05/31/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Rena Brown 8737 Lake Murray Blvd. Apt. 11 San Diego, CA 92119

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 31, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 31, 2029 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011729

Fictitious business name(s): Arts Landscaping Located at: 760 Rytko St. San Diego, CA 92114

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/06/2015 This business is hereby

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011568

Fictitious business name(s): Pincky Nutrition Located at: 4708 Market St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/21/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mariana Figueroa Valenzuela 4708 Market St. San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 31, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on May 31, 2029 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9009370

Fictitious business name(s): Sugar's Famous Cookies And Ice Cream Located at: 5880 Lochmoor Dr. #68 Riverside, CA 92507 County of Riverside This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/15/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khaiyon Sugar Jackson 5880 Lochmoor Dr. #68 Riverside, CA 92507 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 01, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on May 01, 2029 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9009328

Fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9009708

Fictitious business name(s): Apex Alliance Holdings LLC Located at: 3400 Cottage Way STE G2 Sacramento, CA 95825

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 05/01/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Apex Alliance Holdings LLC 3400 Cottage Way STE G2 Sacramento, CA 95825 State of Incorporation/ Organization: CA

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 06, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 06, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011113

Fictitious business name(s): TCP Media Located at:

3985 Wabaska Dr. #16 San Diego, CA 92107 County of San Diego

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

This business is hereby registered by the following: Thomas Plunkett 3985 Wabaska Dr. #16 San Diego, CA 92107

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 24, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 24, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9011017

Fictitious business name(s): Lemon Grove Thai Food Located at: 7975 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Married Couple

The first day of business was: 05/10/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Cidora Yun

739 Baylor Ave. Bonita, CA 91902

Sambo Mao 739 Baylor Ave. Bonita, CA 91902

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 23, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 23, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9010985

Fictitious business name(s): Alterations Pretty Woman --Pretty Woman Located at: 8233 Station Village Ln. Unit 2101 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Mercedes Niner 8233 Station Village Ln. Unit 2101 San Diego, CA 92108

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9010147

Fictitious business name(s): Citrine Consulting Located at: 8174 Rose Quartz Cir San Diego, CA 92126-1055 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 04/01/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jennifer K Cho 8174 Rose Quartz Cir San Diego, CA 92126-1055

State of Incorporation/ Organization: CA This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

San Diego County on May 10, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 10, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9010605

Fictitious business name(s): Brain Body Regulation Located at: 6766 Brooklyn Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Uzoma Wellness LLC 6766 Brooklyn Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization:

CA

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 17, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 17, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9010884

Fictitious business name(s): Young Women Conference San Diego

YWCSD Located at: 1245 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977

County of San Diego

P.O. Box 153843 San Diego, CA 92195

This business is conducted by:

A Joint Venture Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following:

Rachael A Russell P.O. Box 153843 San Diego, CA 92195

CBNC In-Action P.O. Box 153843 San Diego, CA 92195

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2024

This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2029 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

NAME CHANGE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse

37-2024-00028119CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Diemtrang Thi Pham; Thanh Phong Vo on of minor child

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Diemtrang Thi Pham; Thanh Phong Vo on of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: a. Anhthu Vo Pham b. Tiep Khac Pham

PROPOSED NAME: a. Amyla Anh Thu Vo b. Jayden Tiep Vo

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: July 30, 2024

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 San Diego, CA 92101 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2024-00025988CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Gregory Francis Glen and Maribeth Armidor Glen

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Gregory Francis Glen and Maribeth Armidor Glen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Jacob Matthew Glen

PROPOSED NAME: Daniel Matthew Glen

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: July 17, 2024 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 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 San Diego, CA 92101 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 325 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 North County Regional Center

37-2024-00026162CU-PT-NC

Petitioner or Attorney: Julia Alix Curtiss

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Julia Alix Curtiss filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Julia Alix Curtiss

PROPOSED NAME: Julia Alix Lord

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: July 12, 2024

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25

(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: 325 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central 37-2024-00026166CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Faye Ying Zhu

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Faye Ying Zhu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Faye Ying Zhu

PROPOSED NAME: Faye Angel

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: July 18, 2024 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 San Diego, CA 92101

6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/04

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2024-00023059CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Kevin Kristopher Kimbrew To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

PRESENT NAME: Kevin Kristopher Kimbrew

PROPOSED NAME: Kalev Kelil Kasher

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: July 02, 2024 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 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

CA 92101

Central Division Hall of Justice

37-2024-00022688CU-PT-CTL

Petitioner or Attorney: Jessica Alvidrez Marble

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jessica Alvidrez Marble filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Jessica Alvidrez Marble

PROPOSED NAME: Jessica Ann Alvidrez

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: July 03, 2024

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 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

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 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Central Courthouse

Petition For Dissolution (Divorce) of: Marriage

Case Number: 22FL010863C PETITIONER: Angela Catreese Carrillo RESPONDENT: Antonio Camillo Cecena

1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: a. We are married

2. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS:

a. Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this county for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. (For a divorce, unless you are in the legal relationship described in 1b., at least one of you must comply with this requirement.)

3. STATISTICAL FACTS

a. (1) Date of marriage (specify): April 20, 1996

(2) Date of separation (specify): 2006

(3) Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify): 10 years

4. MINOR CHILDREN a. There are no minor children

5. LEGAL GROUNDS (Family Code sections 22002210, 2310-2312):

a. Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on 1. irreconcilable differences

8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT

b. Terminate (end) the court's ability to award support to Petitioner & Respondent

9. SEPARATE PROPERTY

a. There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be confirmed by the court.

10. COMMUNITY AND QUASI- COMMUNITY PROPERTY

a. There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be divided by the court.

Date Filed: September 16, 2022

By: K. Angulo, Deputy 6/20, 6/27, 7/04, 7/11

How Should the County Invest in Your Community?

The County’s Housing and Community Development Services wants to hear from you in order to inform its fiveyear Consolidated Plan.

Each year the department gets about $14 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement funding for projects that support affordable housing and improve communities. The plan covers four entitlement grant programs and establishes goals for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.

Funding covered includes:

• C ommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG): Supports communities by addressing local housing and community development needs.

• H OME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Primarily used to fund the development of affordable housing and rental assistance to lower-income households.

• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): Provides direct services to persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

• Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA): Provides housing and services to persons living with HIV/ AIDS and their families.

Examples of projects funded in previous years include affordable housing, home repair and first-time homebuyer programs, building new sidewalks and accessible ramps, the development of neighborhood parks, and

DEI

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Athletes and college students have almost always been on the frontline of change. Many professional athletes, such as Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, Jim Brown, Mahmoud AbdulRauf, Colin Kaepernick, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos, took stances but also sacrificed their personal lives and careers.

As everyone knows, though, Kaepernick’s football career was destroyed by his decision to protest.

There is no definitive answer to this dilemma. If student-athletes covet their individual earnings and opportunities more than the collective justice for the silent, minority, and marginalized communities lacking the power to speak up for themselves, then the conversation about risk doesn’t matter.

Read the full article online at www.sdvoice. info. This article was originally published in The Afro.

EMPLOYEES

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9. Upskill employees for their development and your business growth.

The tight job market has inspired more efforts to reskill midcareer workers, such as training employees in business intelligence and data analytics. This can be beneficial, both in the development of these programs and the motivation or ability for employees to learn and apply the new skills.

10. Expand fully remote jobs so employees can relocate.

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

In a candidate-driven market, meet your talent where they want to be met. In a postpandemic world, the ties to community, a home, family, and friends can be hard to overcome with a job offer requiring reloca tion, considering the abundance of remote- work options.

11. Add “outside-the-box” benefits.

Examples can include $2,500 of dependent care, tuition reimbursement, a scholarship program, and more.

Ensure any new benefits match the unique needs of your employees by simply asking them. Listen carefully and keep asking over time, because employee needs evolve.

A version of this article originally appeared on principal.com.

supporting services like food assistance. What You Need to Know:

• F or this five-year plan, the Coun ty has planned multi-pronged community outreach.

• 10 in-person events provide the opportunity for in-person feed back and two virtual presentations scheduled between June 17 and July 31.

1 Alpine Library: Wednesday, June 26; 4 –6 p.m.; 1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901

2 Casa de Oro Library: Thursday, June 27; 3 –5 p.m.; 9805 Campo Rd Ste 180, Spring Valley, CA 91977

3

H ousing and Community Dev elopment Office: Tuesday, July 9; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, 92123

4 B orrego Springs Library: Wednesday, July 10; 3 – 5 p.m.; 587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 125, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

5 Fallbrook Library: Thursday, July 11; 4 – 6 p.m.; 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

6 Lakeside Library: Wednesday, July 17; 3 – 5 p.m.; 12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

7 Julian Library: Wednesday, July 24; 2 – 4 p.m.; 1850 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036

8 D escanso Library: Thursday, July 25; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 9545 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916

9 Imperial Beach Library: Wednesday, July 31; 4 – 6 p.m.; 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Virtual Sessions (for links to join, visit sandiegocounty.gov/engagement):

Virtual Session I: Monday July 1; 4 – 6 p.m.

Virtual Session II: Friday July, 19; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more information and engagement opportunities visit Engage San Diego and the San Diego County Engagement Center. This article first appeared on CountyNewsCenter.com

PHOTO: Courtesy of the County News Center

AROUND TOWN

All of the Black people suddenly disappeared for the day?

forCLOSED business ABSENCE Day of America

by Douglas Turner Ward

Tickets: $35 general admission, $25

1947

GAYLEATHA

BEATRICE BROWN IS BORN Brown was born in Matawan, West Virginia on June 20, 1947. She received bachelor’s and master’s honor degrees from Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1968 and 1970, respectively. Brown held high ranking state and international governmental positions throughout her long career.

Before joining the United States Foreign Service in 1982, Brown was a Special Assistant at the Agency for International Development (USAID). She also served the U.S. State Department as Counselor for Political Affairs in South Africa, Chief of the Economic and Commercial Sections in Harare, Zimbabwe, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and was a desk officer for Canada, Senegal, Guinea, and Mauritania.

In 2009, President Barack Obama appointed Brown to be the U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso. Ambassador Brown died on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, N.J. at the age of 65.

BLACK HISTORY

1949

LIONEL RICHIE IS BORN

Richie was born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Richie grew up on the campus of Tuskegee Institute. His family home was given to his grandparents as a gift from Booker T. Washington. A star tennis player, he accepted a tennis scholarship to attend Tuskegee, where he was a member of the marching band, the Marching Crimson Pipers, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with a minor in accounting.

As a student in Tuskegee, Richie formed a succession of R&B groups in the mid-1960s. In 1968, he became a singer and saxophonist with the Commodores. He rose to fame in the 1970s writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", with the group before his departure. He started his solo career debuting his Lionel Richie album, and several top hits after that. In 2017, started his tv personality career on American Idol

1960

HARRY BELAFONTE WINS EMMY

Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. was born on March 1, 1927, in Harlem, New York. Well known for his works on film, television, and Broadway earning an Emmy for his television special, Tonight with Harry Belafonte, Belafonte was the first Black American to win the prestigious industry award on June 20, 1960.

Belafonte’s career as an entertainer had a rocky start, but in the 1950s he found great success. In the first half of 1956, Belafonte had three top-ten albums, the most notable being Calypso, which spent 31 weeks at number one.

As a great supporter of integration during the Civil Rights Era, Belafonte was also a world-renowned political activist and humanitarian. Harry Belafonte passed away at age 96, on March 25, 2023, in Manhattan, New York.