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President Biden Puts Focus on Financially Assisting Parents By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

After the historic COVD19 pandemic has killed over 575,000 in the U.S. and damaged the economy widely, President Biden is putting increased focus on policy to assist parents. According to Oxfam, over 50 million people in the U.S. live in poverty. The federal minimum wage, has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2007. One of the largest groups in poverty are single women with children and the working poor. Twenty five percent of African Americans in the U.S. live below the poverty line according to CENSUS data. Before COVID-19, childcare, pre-school and basic parental spending has been an uphill battle for middle class parents. With COVID-19 threatening jobs and economic stability, Biden is now set to propose and push monthly checks of up to $300 to parents through 2025. During his first State of the Union speech, Biden emphasized the American Families Plan,

As the President moves forward with Democrats in Congress on his plans to strengthen the social safety net, he has to move quickly before the potential change in power after the 2022 elections. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) which would pay for paid leave for caregivers and partially fund day care. The President is proposing an

increase in the corporate tax rate and an increase in capital gains taxes to pay for his plans.

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich also detailed how Biden’s proposals could be paid

Music Producer’s `Racial Profiling’ Suit Against L.A. Tentatively Settled By Fred Shuster, City News Service

Michelle Michlewicz and Antone Austin (Courtesy Antone Austin/ Michelle Michlewicz) A settlement has been tentatively reached with the city of Los Angeles in a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by a Hollywood music producer who fought in court to have police body camera video made public to prove allegations he was racially profiled before his arrest, his attorney said today. Antone Austin, 42, was taking in his trash cans at his apartment on May 24, 2019, when two Los Angeles Police Department officers suddenly pulled up and ordered him to turn around, according to video footage unsealed by a federal judge in April. Without explanation, the officers — responding to reports of a domestic violence incident in which the suspect was the white boyfriend of a neighbor — attempted to handcuff

Austin, who is Black, and became upset with him when he didn’t comply, according to the lawsuit filed last year. As Austin was being detained, his girlfriend came running out of the apartment and was also arrested. Both were held in jail for hours, paying a total of $57,000 in bail, their lawyer said. The settlement was reached in principle last week, according to Faisal Gill, the couple’s attorney. Gill said he could not disclose the amount of the settlement until the agreement is brought before the City Council for a vote sometime in the next few weeks. “I think the city realized this was not a case they wanted to take to trial,” Gill told City News Service. “I’m just sad it took this long for them to realize something they should have

known at the very beginning. I’m happy they finally realized settlement is the best option.” City Attor ney’s Off ice spokesma n Rob Wilcox said he could not comment on a pending settlement. The lawsuit asked for at least $2 million from the city and was set for jury trial in October. A federal judge ordered the suit dismissed Tuesday after learning of the pending settlement, according to court records. The 11-minute video, which was made public by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian as part of the lawsuit, shows the couple being detained by LAPD officers as Austin and his girlfriend proclaim Austin’s innocence. Apparently most damaging for the city are the first minutes of the video showing officers expressing confusion whether Austin — a music producer who goes by the name Tone Stackz — is the actual suspect they are looking for, even though they were told it is a white man they’re after. As the patrol car passes Austin and then turns back, one officer asks, “This dude?” and his partner responds, “Probably.” Gill said charges of resisting arrest and assault on a police officer were eventually dropped against Austin, and a charge of interfering

in the arrest lodged against Austin’s girlfriend, Michelle Michlewicz, was also tossed. A n LA PD spokesma n previously said that according to policy, the department does not comment on pending litigation. In court filings earlier this year, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office argued that the couple’s claim was without merit and should be dismissed, and that Austin and his girlfriend were to blame for the incident. Attorneys for the city also maintained that the two LAPD officers are immune from liability. Gill previously said the officers didn’t know who they were looking for when they arrived at the scene in response to a domestic disturbance call involving a white neighbor. “It was racial profiling,” Gill alleged in April. “No question about it, and to add injury to insult, they arrest my clients, put them in jail … Even the woman who called 911 tried to tell the officers that they had the wrong person.” As for Austin’s reaction to the settlement, Gill said “he’s satisfied with it. He’s just relieved it’s over.” The post Music Producer’s `Racial Profiling’ Suit Against L.A. Tentatively Settled appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

for by directly saying the tax rates for wealthy Americans should be higher.

“Repeal Trump tax cuts: $500B, raise top marginal tax rate by 1%: $123B, wealth tax: $2.75T, Wall St transaction tax: $777B, eliminate loopholes: $119B and Fund the IRS: $1.75T,” Reich wrote adding that the result would be a revenue increase of $6 trillion over 10 years. Biden has also already announced an increase in IRS enforcement for those earning over $1 million a year to raise revenue. As the President moves forward with Democrats in Congress on his plans to strengthen the social safety net, he has to move quickly before the potential change in power after the 2022 elections. Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@ gmail.com and on twitter at @ LVBurke

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The Federation Declares June 19th an Organizational Holiday! The Federation of Southern Cooperatives is requesting our partners, friends, supporters and members to join us in the celebration of Juneteenth to honor and acknowledge the historical struggles of Black people and celebrate the resilience, creativity, and sacrifice that built our country. We believe a holiday deserving of great celebration and federal holiday recognition and status is June 19, 1865. Known as Juneteenth, it commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. Also called Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, it was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared

free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. The stakes are higher this year than ever before as a few of our black farmers may finally see debt relief and other efforts that may allow them to continue the proud legacy of farming. In 2021 we still have many struggles related to racism, voter suppression, and inequality. In the month of June, we will feature educational topics, historical exhibits, and advocacy statements for Juneteenth to be a national US holiday. Like any grand celebration, bring out the fireworks, the food, the fun, and also fierce determination to support equality for black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives!

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Black Educators Discuss Education Equity Ahead of School Re-Opening This Fall

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Joe W. Bowers Jr.| California Black Media

The California Association of Af r ican-A mer ican Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) held their 13th annual professional development summit May 26 – 28th in San Diego. The theme for this year’s conference was, “Achieving an Equity Driven Education.” Co-hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education and Moreno Valley Unified School District, the conference was held in-person and virtually. For their safety, in-person participants were required to have been vaccinated or to have tested negative for COVID-19. According to Dr. Daryl Camp, President, CAAASA and Superintendent, San Lorenzo Unified School District, “CAAASA was one of the last organizations to host an in-person conference in 2020 and will be the first organization to host an in-person conference in 2021.” CAAASA welcomed about 150 in-person attendees. About 600 other participants joined

the conference online. Those attending were education practitioners, including school administrators, teachers, and staff; education researchers; policymakers; and community members inspired and motivated to learn ways to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for African American and other students of color by promoting equity and social justice and improved school climates. The conference theme, “Achieving an Equity Driven Education” acknowledges the need, “to ensure the next normal will achieve an equity driven education for students,” says Camp. “While the pandemic has presented many challenges, it has also provided an opportunity to re-envision what an equity driven education may look like for underserved students.” The conference was organized around seven goals: Align strategies that promote access to excellence for boys and girls of color; Utilize Social Emotional

Learning (SEL) supports to address the impact of trauma and poverty on learning and academic achievement; Use assessment data (Single Plan for Student Achievement - SPSAs) and Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) as strategic and equitydriven tools to positively impact academic achievement; Increase meaningful family engagement and identify strategies and resources to improve graduation rates and increase college readiness and access for students of color; Provide strategies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth in school and the community, including issues such as violence, social justice concerns, bullying and human trafficking; Address school climate, including student discipline, suspension, expulsion, truancy and chronic absenteeism; and increase awareness about the advantages and values of early childhood education. The three-day conference was divided into morning and afternoon plenary lectures followed by seminars and workshops. There were six plenary lectures and attendees had access to their choice of fiftyfive seminars and workshops that supported the conference goals. The opening plenary was titled “National Health & Educational Concerns Due to the Impact of COVID-19.” The speakers were Dr. Robert Ross, President

and CEO, The California Endowment; Dr. Theopia Jackson, President, Association of Black Psychologists; and Dr. Nana Efua B. Afoh-Manin, founder of myCovidMD. They spoke about depression, anxiety, stress, isolation and the increasing number of Black students contemplating and committing suicide due to impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, among other factors. The afternoon plenary was “Black Girls Institute: Challenges & Crises Faced by Black Girls in Public Schools & Society.” Participating in an all-female panel were Cara McClellan, Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Dr. Angela Clark Louque, Professor, California State University San Bernardino; and Dr. Kimberly Hendricks-Brown, Principal On Special Assignment, Fresno Unified School District. They addressed issues related to how girls of color are bearing the brunt of policies and practices that diminish their opportunities and harm their potential. The panel was moderated by Dr. Sonjhia Lowery, Superintendent, Old Adobe Union School District. On day two, the morning plenary was “Addressing Education and Economic Empowerment for African Americans and Other Communities of Color.”

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Five Facts About the Tulsa Race Massacre By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

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The false rumor that Dick Rowland assaulted a White girl led to a White mob surround the jail where Rowland was kept in preparation for a lynching. n 1921, a White mob entered the Greenwood District and destroyed Tulsa’s Black community. During Memorial Day weekend, the centennial remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre was commemorated. The massacre began when White townspeople heard a false rumor that 19-yearold Dick Rowland, a Black shoe shiner, assaulted a White elevator operator named Sarah Page. Below are five interesting facts about the Tulsa Race Massacre. Tulsa Police May Have Encouraged Violence — Eyewitness accounts create the impression that police deputized White members of the violent Tulsa mob and police used racial slurs as they focused their violence on Black citizens in Tulsa. There was an effort by the Tulsa Tribune and the government to suppress the story. The Tulsa

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Tribune ran the false Dick Rowland “assault” story on the front page but then made the story vanish from bound volumes of the newspaper. Stories of the massacre were removed from police archives and no public memorials of the event were held until over 70 years later — in 1997. Hospital Records Reveal the Truth. Over 800 people were admitted to local hospitals, yet the Oklahoma Bureau of Vital Statistics officially recorded only 36 dead. A 2001 state commission examining the massacre estimated that as many as 300 Black people were murdered based on autopsy and funeral records. An estimated 10,000 Black people were left homeless after the massacre. An estimated $2 million in property damage resulted from the Tulsa Race Massacre. The damage to Tulsa’s

Black community in today’s dollars is over $130 million. The false rumor that Dick Rowland assaulted a White girl, led to a White mob surrounding the jail where Rowland was kept in preparation for a lynching. But a group of about 75 Black men, many of whom were armed, also arrived at the jail to prevent the lynching of Rowland. This example of armed Black resistance is what is believed to be the start of the massacre and hundreds of Black murders during the massacre. Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Next week, after more than a year, California is expected to lift the majority of its COVID-19 related restrictions and reopen its economy at almost-full capacity. But as the state prepares for a long-anticipated comeback, many Black businessowners say enterprises across the state that African Americans own face an uphill road to recovery. “It’s a state of disrepair. They need significant support,” said Tara Lynn Gray, director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Black-owned business operators who are struggling will need all the financial support available to them, Gray told California Black Media (CBM) at a luncheon hosted by the California Black Chamber of Commerce in Sacramento. “(Black businesses) have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19,” Gray said. “Fortunately, the governor has stepped up and provided $2.5 billion dollars in relief funds

to all small businesses with priority to the disadvantaged com mu n it ies of color.” In February 2020, there were 1 million Black-owned businesses in operation around the United States, according to a University of California at Santa Cruz report. About six weeks later, after the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Black business owners had dropped to 440,000, a 41%, reduction. Many of them had to shut down their businesses for good. During the same time, only 17% of White proprietors had to shut down their businesses, UC Santa Cruz research shows. Overall, nearly four million minorityowned U.S. firms, whose annual sales total close to $700 billion, shuttered because of COVID-19. But despite the grim statistics, a number of small business advocates say there is financial help available both at the state and federal levels for most businessowners. During a news briefing hosted

by Ethnic Media Services last month, speakers discussed how small businesses in California and around the country can emerge from this crisis, catch the wave of what seems to be a gathering economic boom, or continue to tread water to stay afloat. The main objective of the briefing was helping small businesses, particularly minority owned ones, connect to various sources of funding created to help them recover from the pandemic. The key is to apply for the money, said Everett Sands, Chief Executive Officer of Lendistry, a leading, Blackled Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) that is also a small business and commercial real estate lender. “Let’s make an assumption. If you are allowed to open, and you can open, then therefore you should be able to receive some type of revenue,” Sands said. “What we’ve learned about the pandemic is that most opportunities are coming a second time. If you look at the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), it came a third time. But it is important for businesses to apply.” The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a federal revenue replacement program designed to sustain small business jobs during the ongoing public health and economic crisis. May 31 was the last day for small business owners operating in low-income neighborhoods to apply for

the third round of PPP loans. In California, Lendistry helped thousands of small businesses secure loans and grants during the pandemic. Funded by the State of California through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Lendistry, was the state-contracted administrator of the program that administered six rounds of grant funding for non-profits and underserved businesses. Sands was one of the guest speakers along with U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), a member of the Congressional Small Business Caucus, and Virginia Ali. Ali owns the nationally renowned restaurant and Black-owned small business Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Sands said before the virus surfaced, minority businesses were already in a “financially precarious position” with strained resources. Small businesses had limited access to capital, he said, and they lacked the infrastructure to apply for loans or contracts and many of them couldn’t self-finance in the long term. But on the cusp of the state and U.S. economies reopening, Sands says it is not too late for businesses to get their financial footing. “As a result of the American Rescue Plan, most states received roughly a billion dollars to continued on page 4 Submission Deadline for press releases and legals MONDAYS by 5pm. Visit our website: sb-american.com for latest news

Black Educators Discuss Education Equity Ahead of School Re-Opening This Fall...continued from page 2 Congresswoman Barbara Lee (DCA-13); Marc Morial, President and CEO National Urban League; and Dr. Michael Drake, President, University of California; spoke about the financial wealth gap and the resultant challenges to education and life in the African American and other communities of color. Dr. Linda DarlingHammond, President, California State Board of Education, spoke on the state of education in California, representing Gov. Gavin Newsom. The afternoon of day two plenary was the “Research Institute Panel Discussion: Achieving An Equity-Driven Education - Post COVID.” This is CAAASA’s annual research institute panel and it was led by Darling-Hammond and Dr. Travis Bristol, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education, Berkeley. The panel provided views on what an equity-driven education looks like once the COVID pandemic ends. Also speaking were Dr. Justin A. Coles, Assistant Professor, Fordham University; Dr. Maria E. Hyler, Director of the Learning Policy Institute’s Washington, DC Office and Ms. Kimberly Young, Ethnic Studies Teacher, Culver City High School. On day three, the morning plenary session was titled “Shared Educational Inequities, Discrimination, Disparities and Commonalities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).” This panel featured members of the BIPOC community, and it addressed common disparities that each community has faced within the educational system. Topics discussed included inequity and discrimination within the school systems.

The Closing Plenary was called “Ensuring, Increasing and Providing Digital Equity in Schools, Homes and Communities.” This panel discussed ways to enhance capabilities to close the divide and ensure that African American and other students of color are able to stay connected and upto-date. The Digital Divide was brought to the spotlight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelist included Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Paul Gothold, Super intendent, San Diego County Office of Education; Toby Boyd, President, California Teacher Association; and Dr. Martinrex Kedziora, Superintendent, Moreno Valley Unified School District. The panel was moderated by Superintendent L. K. Monroe, Alameda County Office of Education. CAAASA was founded in 1993 but was called the California Association of African American Superintendents. In 2007, it was reorganized and took on its current name. When CAAASA started, there were just 13 African- American school district superintendents out of approximately 1,100 statewide. Today there are 35 district and county superintendents. CAAASA is committed to identifying and addressing the critical issues in education through public policy relative to the status and performance of AfricanAmerican students in California. A complete description of the conference workshops and list of presenters can be found at https://www.caaasa.org/

New HHS Data Shows 31 Million, More Americans than Ever, have Health Coverage through the Affordable Care Act State/Government News A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) finds that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significantly decreased the number of uninsured California

residents. As of February 2021, 1,583,781 California residents were enrolled in Marketplace coverage and according December 2020 data, 4,074,553 were newly eligible enrollees in Medicaid coverage thanks to the ACA. That totals to 5,658,334 California

residents that gained access to health coverage. Furthermore, California’s uninsured rate fell from 17.2 percent in 2013 before the ACA to 7.7 percent as of 2019. California is one of seven states continued on page 7

ACLU to Defend Religious Freedom in Landmark Supreme Court Case State/Government News

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In what will likely be a landmark cour t decision concerning religious freedoms in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court said today it will hear the case of Fazaga v. FBI, concerning the government’s secret surveillance of people on the basis of their religious beliefs and practices. The case stems from an FBI operation in 2006 and 2007 in which agents sent a paid informant to some of the largest, most diverse mosques in Orange County, California to pose as a convert to Islam. The informant indiscriminately gathered names, telephone numbers and e-mails, as well as information on the religious and political beliefs of hundreds of individuals who were simply exercising their Constitutional right to religious freedom. Ironically, congregants became increasingly concerned about the informant’s behavior, ultimately reporting him to the FBI. The case drew national public attention as the subject of a “This American Life” episode on National Public Radio. After the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, the Council

for American Islamic Relations and the law firm of Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai filed suit on behalf of a religious leader and two congregants, a district court in the OC held that it could not even hear claims that the FBI might have unlawfully targeted Muslims for surveillance because the FBI had labeled its own investigation a “state secret.” The court of Appeals disagreed, instructing the district court to consider the plaintiffs' religious discrimination and surveillance claims under procedures mandated by Congress in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which specify how courts should handle sensitive evidence in national security matters. “We look forward to defending before the Supreme Court the right of all Americans to have their claims of religious discrimination heard by the courts,” said Ahilan Arulanantham, former legal director of the ACLU SoCal and now a law professor at UCLA School of Law. “While the Supreme Court has decided to review this case on a fairly narrow legal issue, we do not want to forget what this case

is ultimately about and why it was important that this case was filed more than ten years ago,” said Hussam Ayloush, executive director of CAIR-LA. “The FBI infiltrated several mosques in Southern California, planted informants, and targeted Muslim Americans for illegal spying solely because of their religion. The FBI’s actions were a clear violation of our Constitution and revealed that the FBI viewed, and continues to view, the American Muslim community as secondclass citizens who are suspects until proven innocent.” “Our system of checks and balances requires that courts be open to hearing claims that the government has violated the constitution,” said Mohammad Tajsar, senior staff attorney with the ACLU SoCal. “The government shouldn’t be able to avoid accountability for unconstitutionally targeting U.S. citizens and permanent residents for surveillance in their homes here in the U.S. because of their religion, simply because they say the violations were part of a counterterrorism investigation”

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LIFESTYLE/RELIGION

Iconic Actor Clarence Williams III Dead at 81 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia

Photo of Clarence Williams III as Linc Hayes and his wife at the time, actress Gloria Foster, who had a guest star role as a blind friend of Linc's. Actor Clarence Williams III, who starred as Lincoln Hayes on the countercultural ABC drama, “The Mod Squad” and as superstar Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81. Williams’ management team said the celebrated actor died of colon cancer. “RIP Clarence Williams III. He was AMAZING IN EVERYTHING! Please watch him in Sugar Hill, Half Baked, and Purple Rain!” tweeted actor Reggie Watkins Jr. “RIP Clarence Williams…” tweeted the Prince Museum with a photo of the actor appearing in the film “Purple Rain.” Williams career started on the Broadway stage where he earned a Tony nomination for his acting in the threeperson drama, “Slow Dance.” Comed ia n Bill Cosby recommended Williams to producer big-wig Aaron Spelling, who immediately took to the actor.

Williams returned to Broadway in 1979’s “Night and Day.” His co-starring role as Linc on “The Mod Squad” in the 1970s, catapulted Williams into the mainstream. However, some of his best work came on the big screen, particularly as Prince’s father in the 1984 hit, “Purple Rain,” and nine years later, in the Wesley Snipes-led, “Sugar Hill.” In 1998, Williams portrayed jazz legend Jelly Roll Morton on the big screen, and he also worked in hits like “Reindeer Games” and “Against the Wall.” He was a favorite of comedian Dave Chappelle who worked with him on several features. According to the Hollywood Repor ter, Williams was bor n on Aug. 21, 1939. The son of professional musician Clay Williams, he was raised by his grandparents, composer-pianist Clarence continued in next 2 columns

Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses ...continued from page 3 help these small businesses increase their revenues” he said. Of California’s 4.1 million small businesses, 1.2 million (29 %) are minority owned. ZIPPIA, an online career support company, calculated that 10,287 Blackowned businesses operate in California. According to the June 2020 report by ZIPPIA, titled the “Most Supportive States for Black Businesses,” California ranked No. 4 before the pandemic. Based on data compiled by the United States Census’ Annual Business Survey, California’s Black businesses employ roughly 81,530 people. Gray said restaurants, barbershops, nail salons, hair salons, hospitality, and personal grooming services have been “inexplicably hurt” due to socialdistancing restrictions in the state. Those businesses, owned by many African Americans, were not deemed as essential when a shelter-in-place order was mandated. Now those are the businesses that Newsom intends to help, Gray stated. “Our governor had a tough choice to make,” Gray said. “You close things down to make sure people are safe. Public health is a serious issue. I applaud him for doing that. Yes, there are consequences to our small businesses. But in the end, look at us now. We have the lowest positivity rate in the nation. Also, it looks like our economy is coming back.” A survey conducted by H&R Block found that out of 3,000 small businesses, 53% of Black business operators saw their revenues cut in half due to the pandemic as compared to 37% of White owners. Black-owned small businesses cont i nue to expe r ience

disproportionate difficulties, with 35% of Black entrepreneurs reporting that business conditions are worsening. Many say they may not survive the next three months. While the reopening of the economy signals progress, Sands is encouraging Black businesses to pay attention to Small Business Administration programs (SBA) that include loans, a restaurant relief fund and venture capital investments. To apply for federal small business funding, Sands says, a company only has to show the sole business's gross revenue. Applicants won’t be excluded if the proprietor has been a borrower on a defaulted student loan or has a criminal history. “For amounts less than $150,000, most of the red tape or the bureaucratic process of a loan has been cleared away,” Sands said. Khanna said more funding is expected to be distributed through the Saving Our Street Act, which would allocate loans of up to $250,000 to businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Distribution of the money will be based on the racial and gender diversity of the business owners, he said, and it should help the economy get stronger and financially stabilize the country. “In this next quarter, we’re going to have a pretty good recovery,” he said. “Consumer spending is at 10% growth. I think small businesses are going to come back strong. The problem is a lot of businesses that have had to close may not be able to reopen. And that’s where we have to focus: assisting with debt forgiveness and capital for those businesses that would not survive.”

Iconic Actor Clarence Williams III Dead at 81... “You Stiff Necked People, continued Uncircumcised in Heart and Ears…”...continued Williams, a frequent collaborator of blues legend Bessie Smith, whose songs were used years later in “Ain’t Misbehavin,’” and Eva Taylor, a singer and actress. Williams became exposed to acting as a teenager when he stumbled upon a rehearsal for “Dark of the Moon” at the Harlem YMCA — Cicely Tyson was starring in it — and the director gave him a

couple of lines in the play. His work included “The Cool World” (1963), “Deep Cover” (1992), “Hoodlum” (1997), “Imposter” (2001), and “The Butler” (2013). Williams also appeared on television’s “Hill Street Blues,” “Miami Vice,” “Law & O rde r,” “ Eve r yb o dy Hates Chris,” and “Empire.”

Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black Owned Banks S. E. Williams | Black Voice News

Wells Fargo & Company has finalized investments in two African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs)–the Harbor Bank of Maryland and Industrial Bank of Washington, D.C. Wells Fargo & Company has finalized investments in two African American Minority D e p o sit o r y I n s t it u t io n s (MDIs)–the Harbor Bank of Maryland and Industrial Bank of Washington, D.C. By making these last two equity capital investments, the company has now invested 13 such institutions fulfilling its March 10, 2020, announcement to commit $50 million to Blackowned banks in communities across the country including City First Bank, in Los Angeles. “We are a proud partner to all these banks as each serves as a cornerstone to the communities they serve,” said Gigi Dixon, head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Additional Program Benefits “The way we’ve structured this program goes beyond a simple capital investment; we’ve worked to understand these MDIs, their needs, their strategic aspirations, and their challenges. We want to help them grow so they can continue to be important drivers of economic vitality for years to come.” As part of the investment, Wells Fargo is offering access to a dedicated relationship team that can work with each MDI on financial, technological, and product development strategies to help each institution strengthen and grow. In addition, Wells Fargo will be making its nationwide ATM network available for customers of these 13 MDIs to use without incurring fees. “Honoring our 86+ year

commitment of educating and helping our communities build generational wealth, Industrial Bank is excited to partner with Wells Fargo in expanding these efforts,” said B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr., president and CEO of Industrial Bank. “Being one of only 20 African American banks in the country, this partnership will enhance our ability to grow and create more opportunities to provide capital to those communities we support. We appreciate Wells Fargo for its commitment to invest in minority institutions and partnering to alleviate the negative impact of financial inequalities on communities of color and closing the racial wealth gap.” The structure of Wells Fargo’s investment is in the form of critical equity capital, which is foundational to the MDIs’ ability to expand lending and deposit-taking capacity in their communities. The investments, primarily non-voting positions, are designed to enable the banks to maintain their MDI status. Wells Fargo is also supporting each MDI’s development through a banking relationship in the form of a single touchpoint coverage model that will help them access Wells Fargo’s expertise and pursue strategic priorities like entering new markets, expanding locations, designing new products, and hiring staff to support loan growth. External partners that assisted Wells Fargo include the National Bankers Association and Sullivan & Cromwell. External advisory committee members are Kim D. Saunders, president and CEO of NBA; Aron Betru, continued on page 6

“You Stiff Necked People, Uncircumcised in Heart and Ears…” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah You always resist the Holy Spirit, as your Fathers did, so

do you. Therefore, you will fall under the same judgment. [Acts 7:51-53]. As the fire devours the stubble, and the flame consumes the chaff, so your root will be as rottenness, and your blossom will ascend like dust; because you have rejected the law of the Lord of continued in next 2 columns

hosts and despised the Word of the Holy One of Israel. [Isaiah 5:24]. S o , t h e y s u f fe r e d unnecessarily. He gave them their request, but leanness into their soul. [Psalm 106:13-15]. Listen, God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and forgives iniquity and transgression and sin. [Exodus 34:6–7]. He is not eager to punish. He is eager to forgive and move on with repentant and humble people. He wants us to be warned that there is an end to His patience. There is a resistance to the Holy Spirit that goes so long and so far. [Romans 1:24, 26, 28, 43]. Let us reason together and understand this thing. Though the Lord remains faithful, He also maintains justice, and there are consequences to rejecting His authority. Again, and again in the Bible we see the astonishing patience of God toward rebellious mankind. Before the great Flood, God saw the horrible wickedness of the human race. Yet God held back His judgment for 120 years – so Noah, “a preacher of righteousness,” could warn them. [2 Peter 2:5]. He sent the prophet Ezekiel to preach to them, “Thus saith the Lord God…” [Ezekiel 2:4]. And God still sends people to warn “to flee from the wrath to come.” [Matthew 3:7]. But the whole human race

has gone astray, rebelling and revolting against God! For there are none that doeth good, no, not one: “They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable [Romans 3:12]. As it is written, “There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes” [Romans 3:9-18]. I want you to know that God warned Adam and Eve that on the day they rejected Him they would “surely die.” [Genesis 2:17]. Adam, who had been created to live and fellowship with God, was cursed with a completely carnal existence. What God had intended to go from dust to glory now was to go from dust to dust. The terrible pattern of rejecting God continues, yet God desired to save His people. Repent before it’s too late! Whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them.” [Ezekiel 2:3-5].

Witness For Justice#1050

Love Is Greater Than Fear Amy Johnson “When I can’t find another way When I don’t have the words to say I pray that you are there I pray love is greater than fear Love is greater than Greater than Greater than fear…” (lyrics from “Love is Greater Than Fear“ by The Many, reprinted with permission) When I think about the Supreme Court hearing Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – a case that may decimate the freedom of people to choose safe and legal abortion care – I pray that our love and compassion for each of God’s beloved children is greater than our fear of what decisions each of us make. I pray that our love for each pregnant person and their individual story of how their pregnancy occurred is greater than our fear that God will somehow smite us if we choose abortion. “I pray that love is greater than, greater than, greater than fear.” I pray that we open our hearts with love to recognize the injustices that perpetuate unintentional pregnancy: lack of adequate sexuality education, lack of access to affordable contraception and reproductive health care, and a society whose systems are full of racism, misogyny and patriarchy so intricately interwoven that we consistently place a disproportionate burden on lowincome and poor women of color. I pray that our knowledge of these injustices overcomes our fear of providing access to information,

education, and services to every body about reproductive health and pregnancy options. “I pray that love is greater than, greater than, greater than fear.” I pray that we stop using the pulpits in our sanctuaries to bully, stigmatize, and silence those who advocate for reproductive justice, and especially to shame and denounce those people who access abortion and those who work to keep it safe and legal. I pray for common sense to prevail, because decades of research clearly shows that restricting abortion care does not reduce the number of abortions. It only reduces the availability of safe and legal abortions. Restricting access to abortion care increases fear, shame, stigma, and violence. I pray for love to be greater than these. I pray that every pregnancy is wanted, and every pregnant person is able to receive abundant support and care before, during, and after bringing new life into this world. And when that is not the case, I pray for those who choose abortion and those who provide abortion care – who are harassed, threatened and harmed because their love for agency, choice, and freedom is greater than their fear of those who hate, harm, and judge in the name of the one who came to teach us to love one another. I pray, over and over again, that our love for each other as beloved community is greater than our fear of what might happen if people of all genders truly have bodily agency. I pray, oh yes, I pray, that we choose for love to be greater than, greater than, greater than fear. Amy Johnson is the Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice for the United Church of Christ.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005546 Date Filed: 05/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FRONTIER PONTOONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GREEN TRUCKING SOLUTIONS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201325510180 Residence Street Address: 10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Amir Delvarani, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005890 Date Filed: 06/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REAL EFFICIENT DRIVING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16222 TEJON ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: JOSHUA S. PAREDES Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 16222 TEJON ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Joshua S. Paredes, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005792 Date Filed: 05/28/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/28/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CSA AUTOMOTIVE & MUFFLER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 291 E. 5TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CSA AUTOMOTIVE & MUFFLER State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4734670 Residence Street Address: 291 E. 5TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Amal Fakhoury, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, Correction 10, 17, 24, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005326 Date Filed: 05/19/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/19/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THE WRECK ROOM County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 18705 SEAFORTH ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: JAMIE L. CARRILLO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 18705 SEAFORTH ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 06, 2021 Jamie L. Carrillo, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005400 Date Filed: 05/20/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/20/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PIZZA FUEGO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1776 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO,

CA 92411 Mailing Address: 3225 MCLEOD DRIVE, UNIT 100 LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BUBBLYMAT LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201922610252 Residence Street Address: 1008 W. AVENUE M14SUITE A-D180 PALMDALE, CA 93551 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 10, 2021 Frank Mourad(Faraj Mourad), Managing Member declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005389 Date Filed: 05/20/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/20/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UPLAND FAMILY DENTAL CARE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:1667 N. MOUNTAIN AVE., #125 UPLAND, CA 91784 Mailing Address: 2143 N. TUSTIN ST. #5 ORANGE, CA 92865 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: DR. SAMRA DENTAL CORP. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4730040 Residence Street Address: 2143 N. TUSTIN ST. #5 ORANGE, CA 92865 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 12, 2021 Bhupinder Samra, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005432 Date Filed: 05/20/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/20/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): NK LOGISTICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4894 CLOUDCREST WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: GAUTAM KUMAR Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 4894 CLOUDCREST WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 13, 2021 Gautam Kumar, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210004978 Date Filed: 05/11/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/11/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COZI HOME County of Principal Place of Business: LOS ANGELES Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1799 WEST 2ND STREET POMONA, CA 91766 Mailing Address: 3481 GOLDEN POPPY WAY YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: NEW JOURNEY GROUP LIMITED State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C3715052 Residence Street Address: 1799 WEST 2ND STREET POMONA, CA 91766 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 14, 2014 Haiyue Qian, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005420 Date Filed: 05/20/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/20/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ISA COMPANION ANIMAL CLINIC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 790 E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MOHAVE VETERINARY SERVICES INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg.

No.: C4727017 Residence Street Address: 790 E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 03, 2021 Naveen Bobbili, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005096 Date Filed: 05/12/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/12/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DSH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9030 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: NADINE ZUNIGA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 9030 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 29, 2021 Nadine Zuniga, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24 , 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005619 Date Filed: 05/25/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/25/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COLE’S HAIR GROW County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11611 VILLA ST. ADELANTO, CA 92301 Name of Individual Registrant: NICOLE JOHNSON Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 11611 VILLA STREET ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 19, 2021 Nicole Johnson, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005866 Date Filed: 06/01/021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Mailing Address: 26930 THE OLD RD. VALENCIA, CA 91381 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4179881 Residence Street Address: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 02, 2021 Salem Hatwik, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005574 Date Filed: 05/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ULTRA LANDSCAPERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14200 RODEO DR. APT. 102 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: JESUS NARANJO HERRERA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14200 RODEO DR. APT. 102 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 24, 2015 Jesus Naranjo Herrera, Owner, declares that all

information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005845 Date Filed: 06/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KING DAVID FITNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Mailing Address: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: DAVID L. MCELROY JR. Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 20, 2021 David L. McElroy Jr., Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005989 Date Filed: 06/07/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/07/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BIG BEAR ON DEMAND County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 501 VALLEY BLVD., SUITE A4 BIG BEAR, CA 92314 Mailing Address: 2604 WADSWORTH CARLSBAD, CA 92010 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BIG BEAR ON DEMAND LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202106210063 Residence Street Address: 1177 GOLD MOUNTAIN DRIVE BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 27, 2021 John Yakubik, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005236 Date Filed: 05/18/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/18/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PANDORA ACCOUNTANCY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MUQADDAS PULOTOVA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 01, 2020 Muqaddas Pulotova, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2111965 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MARIE-LOUISE SCHOLASTICA SAUL to Proposed name: MARIE-LOUISE SCHOLASTICA CARASCO b. MARIE L. SAUL to MARIE L.S. CARASCO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 7/12/2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Civil Division of the San Bernardino District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: May 11, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 20, Correction 27, June 3, 10, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2114643 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DIANA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SAILE ISAIAH VILLATORO to Proposed name: SAILE ISAIAH RODRIGUEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 08/02/2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Civil Division of the San Bernardino District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 29, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2111210 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: FREDDI FREDRICK IBRAHIM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. FREDDI FREDRICK IBRAHIM to Proposed name: FREDDY ABRAHAM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 7/09/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd St. San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: 4/23/21 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHUKWUNWIKE OBIORA NWOKIKE CASE NO : PROPS 2100535 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of

CHUKWUNWIKE OBIORA NWOKIKE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: IVANA NWOKIKE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: IVANA NWOKIKE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 8, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Noreen T. Fontaine, SBN 170380 400 Ramona Avenue, Suite 212 Corona, CA 92879 (951) 278-8290

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Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public Health Crisis   Bo Tefu | California Black Media

Some health advocates are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to treat health inequity in California as a public health crisis – one that is complicated by racism. Their appeal to the governor comes as California state officials propose a $115 million investment in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year to address health disparities. If approved, some of the money would fund programs administered by community-based organizations. “The biggest hardship that we're facing right now is really getting the governor to support investments to communitybased organizations to focus on health equity and racial justice interventions within healthcare,” said Ron Coleman, the managing director of policy for the California Pan-Ethnic

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Health Network (CPEHN). Coleman said the state needs to make new investments in public health that will remedy the social determinants that worsen health disparities in the healthcare system. In the revised May budget, Newsom proposed a $115 million annual grant program for health equity and $200 million for local health infrastructure. He also included $15 million in funds to support underprivileged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Despite the plan to increase spending on leveling the playing field in health care, a dozen community-based organizations want Gov. Newsom to do more. In addition to CPENH, other organizations include the Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership

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(APPEAL), Black Women for Wellness Action Project, California Black Health Network, California Black Women’s Health Project, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Public Health Advocates, Public Health Institute, Roots Community Health Center, and Roots of Change. T he leaders of these organizations are asking the state to expand support for health programs with funds from California’s budget surplus that are targeted to addressing health disparities that impact vulnerable populations, including lowincome Black and Brown families. In the May budget revisions, “There was absolutely no new investment in the budget for public health, whether it's the infrastr ucture, workforce, health equity racial justice, or prevention,” said Coleman. Coleman specified that the money Newsom is allotting for health equity should go to com mu nit y-based organizations, particularly for racial justice interventions in the healthcare system. “We need Governor Newsom to begin treating racism as a public health crisis and make the

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investments in the community that will help us reduce healthcare disparities and improve health outcomes,” said Coleman. Gov. Newsom said that the state has partnered with multiple community-based organizations for public outreach and vaccine pop-up sites. The state has also collaborated with “inf luencers” to implement earned and paid media strategies to counter misinformation r el a t e d t o C OV I D -19. “This has been a historic year advancing our collective goals and values. In real-time, we've been making historic investments in the budget process,” said Newsom. The state’s partnerships are important in, “advancing to address real vaccine issues in the state,” he said. The state has also expanded public messaging to local clinics in ethnic communities to encourage people to get vaccinated. “We've been significantly increasing those efforts with community-based organizations in language outreach and more pop-up sites,” said Newsom. The state also set up information sites and phone operations with people “answering those stubborn continued in next 2 columns

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By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic

Make up or break up. What will they do? This film’s title points in one direction Make up or break up. What will they do? This film’s title points in one direction. However, what’s to come will keep audiences guessing. And as they wonder, they’ll experience the complexities of a relationship that is being tested. It’s often said that film is a director’s medium. But in this case the writing carries the weight of this romantic comedy drama. For lovers, couples and those contemplating the traditional next step—marriage—the premise is titillating. The thoughtful, balanced approach to the pros and cons of matrimony comes courtesy of scribes Jeff Rosenberg and Laura Jacqmin. Their evenhanded depiction of how men and women navigate romance, beginning to end—especially the ending—is as perceptive as it is modern and quirky. The enticing premise, colorful characters and heartfelt sometimes poignant dialogue can be refreshing, tender and unpredictable. Lori (Aya Cash, Amazon’s The Boys) and Doug (William Jackson Harper, NBC’s The Good Place) are having a bad day. He pops the big question. She barfs—not out of a nervous joy, more out of fear and repulsion. Doug is so upset when she brushes off his proposal, he dumps the woman he’s loved and lived with for 10 years. Doug: “I want to grow old

together, don’t you?” Lori. “No.” The timing couldn’t be worse. It’s just days before they’ll head to a lodge in the Malibu mountains for her younger sister Bea’s (Sarah Bolger, In America) wedding to Jayson (Tony Cavalero, HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones), an older, divorced man. A decision is made. Lori: “Maybe we should not tell anyone?” Doug: “You mean pretend we’re together.” Lori: “Just for three days.” That’s the plan. A ruse until the wedding weekend is over. This will preserve the decorum of the day, placate Lori’s mom Adelaide (Peri Gilpin, Frasier) and keep attention focused on the bride and groom. The charade works, until it doesn’t. Opening up about the demise of their partnership gives the two an opportunity to assess what just happened. Something like filing an accident report after a car crash. The setup’s potential is realized, for the most part. Within the confines of rom/com/dra norms, the writing is enjoyable. Lori’s the dour one with cold feet, when traditionally in movies men shy away from marriage. Doug has a self-effacing humility that makes audiences root for him. She works in a coffee shop. He drives a cheap car. Neither of the two are rich or supremely successful. All this makes these thirtysomethings as

accessible and relatable as the couple next door. It also makes you wonder what could have been if this was an outlandish, overthe-top comedy of errors and far less cautious? Or more brooding like Rachel Getting Married? Or more contagiously joyful like My Best Friend’s Wedding? Add in Lori’s mom favoring her and not Bea, being repulsed by the groom and having no faith that the impending union will ever last. Adelaide: “It will be through by Christmas!” Toss in a touch of the bride being flaky and the groom being an often-disparaged loser. Mix that in with a mysterious strikingly beautiful woman named Roya (Azita Ghanizada, Complete Unknown) and Eric (Zak Steiner) a handsome exfriend of Lori’s. Bake until done. Rosenberg also directs. As an assistant director on sitcoms like Veep, he has developed a strong feel for light TV comedy, which makes the family’s and friends’ antics endearing. He’s assembled the cast on a set at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. He guides them like they’re stage actors in a lowbudget, Off-Broadway production. Everyone hits their mark. They know how to make you wince, laugh, cringe or cry. As an ensemble, they create a beguiling illusion that’s so much fun to watch you’d expect them to take

a group bow after the last scene. Shot on location with a 60% women/BIPOC cast and crew, the modest sets, props, interiors and exteriors were created with the assistance of production designer Amelia Steely. Lori’s eclectic wardrobe is the best example of costume designer Alexis Jacks’ funky style. Andrew Aiello’s cinematography captures every scene just well enough, but nothing stands out. Nick Sena’s musical score seems very reflective in an indie film kind of way. And editor Stephanie Kaznocha cuts the footage down to 80 succinct minutes, which brings attention to the script’s most obvious short coming. It lacks the girth of a true feature film. What if two bigger-named stars were in the lead, more money was spent on the production elements and there were 10 more pages of script that further developed this love story? Would it make a big difference? Probably. So, don’t be surprised if a smart, monied producer buys this film’s remake rights, aims higher and produces a rom/com/ dra that does well at the box office and during award season. Cash and Harper have an oddly appealing chemistry. Their intimate portrayals make Lori and Doug feel sincere. Their bickering, misunderstandings and emotional confessions elevate the script, while Bolger, Cavalero and Gilpin’s performances seem very broad, in a TV sitcom kind of way. With Cavalero having the best character arc in the bunch. There are no easy answers for Lori and Doug. Their relationship is imperfect, just like the film. However, their complex series of emotional interactions makes them appealing enough for audiences to want to crash Bea’s wedding. Visit NNPA News Wire Film Critic Dwight Brown at Dwig htBrow n I n k.com and Black PressUSA.com.

Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public Health Crisis...continued  questions that people have about the safety and efficacy of our vaccine efforts,” he continued. However, health advocates are wary about the efficacy of the state’s public health messaging campaigns as a means to reduce health disparities in ethnic communities that were the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coleman said that public health messaging is a promising start. But ethnic communities still need better access to health care. “It's great that they're utilizing trusted messengers to disseminate information, but the state should actually be making an investment to support these organizations in helping to advance the improvements of health outcomes,” said Coleman. Community-based organizations have been trusted messengers for the government through the pandemic. Although COVID-19 exposed health inequity, health disparities existed in ethnic communities pr ior to the pandemic. A public proposal to the governor health advocates from a dozen community-based organizations stated that receiving government funds is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity that can dismantle structural racism in California’s healthcare system. Health advocates stressed that social determinants are major contributors to health disparities that widen the gap of inequality in healthcare. The advocates encouraged the state to prioritize

social determinants including, food and housing security, childcare, and environmental justice, as defined by the California Department of Public Health. According to the recommendations provided by the dozen organizations, the state should implement innovative approaches to achieving health inequity. They include: 1. Partnerships between cities and community advocates t o develop c om mu n it y participatory budgeting processes. 2. Disaggregation of data on race/ethnicity to better u nderst and var iation i n health risks and outcomes. 3. Creating and cultivating racial justice training for government leaders and policy makers so that decisions and prog ra m i mplement at ion reflect community priorities and advance racial equity. T he r e c om me nd at ion s proposed by leaders of the dozen organizations, aim to secure adequate funding for initiatives led by communitybased organizations, local clinics, and tribal organizations. The leaders say they plan to use the funds to implement, monitor, and evaluate programs that promote racial justice and health. California Black Media’s coverage of COVID-19 is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.

Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black Owned Banks...continued from page 4 managing director of the Center for Financial Markets at Milken Institute; and John W. Rogers Jr., chairman, co-CEO, and CIO of Ariel Investments. S. E. Williams is executive

editor of the IE Voice and Black Voice News. The post Wells Fargo Announces Investments in Two Additional Black Owned Banks appeared first on Black Voice News.

San Bernardino County Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Building County/Local News On Thursday, June 3, top local, state, and national leaders gathered in San Bernardino to celebrate the grand opening of a new 11,375-square-foot facility serving the Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) within San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. The facility will serve an estimated 400 to 900 families per year, advancing the JJP’s mission to provide a comprehensive and effective continuum of adolescent behavioral health care for justiceinvolved youth, in or out of custody, who have mental illness. “The Juvenile Justice Program reduces recidivism, promotes wellness and recovery, and enhances the quality of life in our county,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Also, this project was developed in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, which benefits both the public and private sectors and creates vital community benefit. The value of bringing new investment to underserved communities underscores the importance of this program.” “This new space will serve as a key resource for many deserving individuals and families in the region. It will be instrumental in giving youth and their families hope for a better

future by promoting wellness and resiliency,” said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Rowe. The facility is located within Vice Chair Rowe’s Third Supervisorial District. The new office space will be located proximate to the San Bernardino Children’s Assessment Center, Juvenile Court, Probation Office, and several schools. This new location will help facilitate collaboration as JJP staff members conduct community outreach and serve justice involved youth and their families. “The critical need for outpatient behavioral health services has never been greater, especially when we are addressing restorative justice for youth living in this community. This is a great day for our youth, for equity and for our San Bernardino County at large,” said Dr. Veronica Kelley, Director for the Department of Behavioral Health. Notably, the facility is located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) census tract – one of 57 Opportunity Zone tracts in the County - a designation created in 2017 via bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). Under continued on page 8

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that have resulted in generational inequities, to strengthen and build a more resilient Black community. One that is no longer a subject of or severely impacted by systemic racial, health, and income inequalities. We urge the legislature and Governor Newsom to approve and fund the creation of a California Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund to help make California a more just and equitable place for everyone, regardless of where they live, who they love, their income, the color of their skin, or what country they are from. Rhonda Smith is Executive Director of the California Black

You thought your ID and passport were your most precious travel documents. This summer add a small white piece of paper, better known as your COVID Card, to the list. Some destinations, cruise lines, and major sports venues are already requiring travelers to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Other businesses, like Krispy Kreme, are offering free items and other perks to people who can prove they’ve been inoculated. 48 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and the only proof the COVID vaccine was received is typically the paper vaccination record card with the CDC logo in the upper corner. The vaccination card tells what Covid-19 vaccine was received, the date and location where it was received. However, that information is not being stored in any centralized, easily searchable database. Possibly because of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – health privacy) laws. Should the card become lost, return to the vaccination site and ask for a replacement. “If you do not receive a Covid-19 vaccination card at your appointment, contact

the vaccination provider site where you got vaccinated or your state health department to find out how you can get a card,” says the CDC website. 5 Women Who Passed Away from Butt Injections/Surgery This can be easy if the vaccine was administered at a pharmacy chain but more difficult if it was received from traveling crossstate or inter-state and received at a drive-through or pop-up event. All Covid-19 vaccination providers are required to report data within 72 hours into their state’s immunization system, so there should be a back-up record of vaccine issuance status there. The CDC has a list of the Immunization Information System (IIS) in each state, which is where to start should a replacement card be obtained or there is difficulty recalling the location or contact information of the facility. Digital vaccine passports may become a reality in the future, but currently, a paper vaccination record card is an extremely valuable possession. Here are five easy ways to protect it for safekeeping. Make a photocopy of the vaccination card. First and foremost, make a duplicate of the card. Keep a hard copy on file in a safe place.

Laminate the CDC vaccination record card. Laminating the vaccination card will make it more durable and protect it from wear and tear. Laminate the with self-adhesive laminating sheets available at most office supply stores or have a professional laminate the vaccination card. Staples is providing free lamination of vaccination cards to customers who use the coupon code 81450. The promotion currently has no end date. Office Depot, which also owns Office Max, will laminate vaccination cards for free for all fully-vaccinated people through July 25. Take a photo of the CDC vaccination record card. “Keep your vaccination card in case you need it for future use,” says the CDC website. “Consider taking a picture of your vaccination card as a backup copy.” Store an image of your Covid-19 vaccination record card in your photo library or a digital wallet on your smartphone, where it can be easily retrieved. As further backup, email a copy of the image and download it to your computer or laptop. This will come in handy if you plan to book travel or other activities that require attaching documents that prove you have been vaccinated. Ask for a digital backup of your vaccination card. If you were vaccinated at a pharmacy chain, ask for a digital copy of your vaccination record. “Walgreens maintains digital copies of patient vaccination records and can verify vaccination status on behalf of patients in the event that a dose card is lost or damaged,” said Erin Loverher, a Walgreens spokesperson. “We

are also exploring a number of ways to enhance the customer vaccine experience, including a digital dose card and tracker.” Soon customers who get vaccinated at Walmart will also be able to verify their status with a branded smartphone app. “Our goal is to give customers vaccinated at Walmart free and secure digital access to their vaccine record and enable them to share that information with third parties seeking to confirm their vaccination status,” said John Furner, CEO, and president, Walmart U.S., in a statement. Store your vaccination card on an app. Many digital-identification apps allow storage of digital versions of health records, including a vaccination record card, on your phone, but choosing one with tight privacy controls is paramount. One reputable option is Airside’s Digital Identity & Health Passport App, which stores data only on the user’s encrypted device and allows users to control not only with whom they want to share their information but for how long. Your state may soon have its own vaccine pass. New York State just launched the Excelsior Pass to fast-track the reopening of sports arenas, music venues, restaurants, and other businesses — and the platform could be rolled out to other states. The Top 10 Flat-Belly Foods You can choose best how to protect your vaccination record. Just be sure to keep several copies — the paper copy and a digital copy — so that you have access to it in various situations and from multiple devices. continued in next 2 columns

COVID-19 Exposed Racial Injustices, the CA Health Equity Fund Brings a Remedy By Rhonda Smith | Special to the Observer OPINION – The COVID-19 pandemic has been crushing to California’s Black community and has starkly exposed long-standing racial injustices and inequities. As the coronavirus rampaged, Black people in California became more likely to contract the virus than White residents, more likely to die from it, and more likely to become unemployed because of it. The origin of this devastating reality can be traced to the historic racial Inequities that have beset our communities, inequities that have made the virus all the more deadly for Blacks. Once brought to light, these systemic inequities can no longer be denied, and it is past time for California to implement meaningful solutions. The long list of inequities facing California’s Black community is no secret to those of us who have experienced them first-hand. The life expectancy at birth for Black Californians is 75.1 years — five years shorter than the state average and the lowest life expectancy of all racial and ethnic groups. Not only are Black Californians experiencing the state’s highest rates of death from COVID-19 virus, but they also have disproportionately lower vaccination rates compared to other racial groups. But now, as COVID-19 has wreaked havoc, people in our state and around the country are finally clearly witnessing the impact of

Rhonda Smith is Executive Director of the California Black Health Network. The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is a co-sponsor of AB 1038 egregious and systemic racism on health outcomes. We’ve all watched in horror as the ongoing lack of access to quality, equitable healthcare coupled with racial biases have left Black people with preexisting health conditions far more likely to contract and die from COVID-19. And we saw this devastation driven by the fact that many Blacks, along with Latinos are essential and frontline workers, forcing them into constant exposure to the deadly virus. COVID-19 has also devastated the economic health of the Black community. More than 83% of Black workers in California filed for unemployment at the height of the pandemic, a shocking figure compared to the state average of 44.4%. The devastation of job loss has been magnified

by the resulting loss of health insurance, financial stability, housing, and food security, which have all further diminished the physical and mental health of Black Californians. This and other disparities must end. There is a proposal on the table to help address these long-standing racial biases and disparities that have been exacerbated by COVID-19. The Senate and Assembly Budget Committee have taken a bold first step by recommending a $100 million annual investment in a Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund. This historical investment would support community-based organizations, clinics and tribal organizations to address the root causes of health inequities. The proposal builds

on Assemblymembers Gipson and Carillo’s bill, AB 1038, calling for the establishment of a California Health Equity Fund which has passed in the Assembly with strong bipartisan support. Undeniably, racism is a public health and humanitarian crisis, a truth COVID-19 has exposed to us all. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we take action to improve health outcomes for Black Californians, inspire hope for a better future, and ensure a more racially just humanity. Passage of AB 1038 and the Budget Committee’s recommended CA Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund will provide communities of color with the support, resources, and tools needed to undo the systems and policies continued in last 2 columns

Health Network. The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is a co-sponsor of AB 1038. CBHN’s mission is to ensure that all Black Californians, regardless of their education, socio-economic class, zip code, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or immigration status have access to high quality and equitable primary and behavioral healthcare, and avoid un necessarily succu mbi ng to d isease. The post COVID-19 Exposed Racial Injustices, the CA Health Equity Fund Brings a Remedy appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

New HHS Data Shows 31 Million, More Americans than Ever, have Health Coverage through the Affordable Care Act...continued from page 3 that have reduced their uninsured rate by at least half through enrollment in Marketplace coverage and expansion of Medicaid to adult populations. National

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Nationwide, over 31 million people are currently enrolled in health coverage through the Affordable Care Act – a record. That includes 11.3 million people enrolled in Marketplace plans as of February 2021, and 14.8 million newly eligible people enrolled in Medicaid due to the ACA’s expansion of eligibility to adults as of December 2020. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on Twitter : “The historic numbers released today speak to the success of the Affordable Care Act and our country’s need for quality, affordable health care. The President’s American Rescue Plan was a leap forward, and we at HHS will continue to advance the fight for health security.” There are also one million people enrolled in the ACA’s Basic Health Program, and nearly four million previously-eligible adult Medicaid enrollees who gained coverage under expansion due to the ACA’s enhanced outreach, streamlined applications, and increased federal funding under the ACA. “Health care coverage is lifechanging for our communities and families. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans have been able to enroll in highquality, affordable coverage through the Marketplaces and Medicaid expansion,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita BrooksLaSure. “The Biden-Harris Administration is working to strengthen these vital programs that have advanced health equity and improved health outcomes. With the implementation of the American Rescue Plan, which builds on the ACA, health coverage is more affordable and accessible than ever. As we rebuild from the health and economic impacts of the pandemic and work to address the disparities it has illuminated, we’ll protect and build on the ACA to ensure Americans can access the care they need.” The ASPE report additionally shows that between 2010 and 2016, the number of nonelderly uninsured adults decreased by 41 percent, falling from 48.2 million to 28.2 million. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have experienced reductions in their uninsured rates since the implementation of the ACA, with

states that expanded Medicaid experiencing the largest reduction in their uninsured rate. To date, 37 states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid to cover adults under the ACA. This report demonstrates the important role the ACA has played in helping Americans access and enroll in quality, affordable health coverage, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. With millions of Americans facing uncertainty and challenging circumstances throughout the pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration opened HealthCare.gov for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to help Americans enroll in health insurance coverage. To date, more than 1 million new consumers have signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov during the SEP since February 15. Some states have also opened a special enrollment period through their State-Based Exchanges. As new Marketplace consumers activate their health plan coverage, ACA related enrollment will continue to climb through the end of the SEP on August 15. Any California resident still needing health insurance coverage should visit HealthCare. gov by August 15 and where if available, they will be redirected to their State-based Exchanges to complete an application, review their options, and, if eligible enroll in coverage. Consumers can find local help at Localhelp.healthcare. gov or by calling the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-8894325. Assistance is available in 150 languages. The call is free. HealthCare.gov can also direct eligible consumers to Medicaid access in their state. Consumers can apply for Medicaid any time during the year. The SEP is currently available to consumers in the 36 states with Marketplaces that use the HealthCare.gov platform in 2021. Consumers served by Statebased Marketplaces that use their own platforms can check their state's website to find out more information on Special Enrollment Periods in their state. To read the ASPE Issue Brief, visit: https://aspe.hhs.gov/pdfreport/aca-related-coverage-ib For more information about the Health Insurance Marketplace®, visit: https://www.healthcare. g ov/q u i c k- g u i d e /g e t t i n gmarketplace-health-insurance/ For more information about the Medicaid program, visit: https:// www.healthcare.gov/medicaidchip/getting-medicaid-chip/

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White House Butler William ‘Buddy’ Carter, Who Worked for 10 Presidents, Retires

White House Butler William ‘Buddy’ Carter, Who San Bernardino County Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Building... Worked for 10 Presidents, Retires...continued continued

NNPA NEWSWIRE – “Barack and I are so grateful to have had his warmth, charm, and dignity by our side for eight of those years. He was always someone we could count on, without fail, and as time went on, he became an extension of our own family. Congratulations, Buddy, on nearly a half-century of extraordinary service to First Families and our country,” wrote Michelle Obama on Instagram.

community. More broadly, the Impact Council. “We believe 500+ jobs created by the project deeply both in the potential of and millions in new private emerging communities like San investment generated are proof Bernardino, and in the potential positive that San Bernardino is of Opportunity Zone investments open for business and poised for to create real economic, financial, growth. I commend my colleagues and community benefits. We thank at the County for reaching this all of our partners for their support milestone, and thank Senator on this project, and are excited Scott, RevOZ Capital, and to explore further opportunities Sudweeks Development for their in the community to create commitment to our community.” economic and social impact.” Opportunity Zone capital “Public–Private Partnerships proved essential to the building’s have been the cornerstone of viability and construction. In 2018, our business for the past several San Bernardino County selected years,” said Brandon Sudweeks, California-based developer Managing Member of SDIC. “Our Sudweeks Development and team truly enjoys bringing together Investment Co. (SDIC) to finance public, private, and community and build a new government office interests to address deep, unmet building. The county pre-leased needs. I’m grateful to the County the building for 15 years. However, for their collaboration, and SDIC found that potential equity particularly thankful to Senator partners were not willing to Scott and RevOZ for seeing the invest in such a highly-distressed potential of Opportunity Zone community, even though the long- financing to bring this project to term commitment from the county fruition. Completing such a timely (an S&P rated AA+ tenant) reduced and important project - especially the risk of the project. Fortunately, in light of the challenges posed RevOZ Capital, a nationally- by Covid over the past year – recognized Opportunity Zone is a credit to our team and a fund, partnered with SDIC and the tremendous source of pride.” County. RevOZ and its affiliates County staff anticipate made a 10-year investment to completing final preparatory support construction of the San activities in the coming Bernardino Medical Center. days and open the facility to 70 40 40 3 10 25 50 75 90 100 “This project embodies so patients later this month. For much of what RevOZ aspires more information on the DBH to achieve,” said Lisa Merage, Juvenile Justice Program, please Capital Managing www.sbcounty.gov/dbh. 7.4 25 19 19 Partner 50 40 40 75 66 66visit 100 100 100 80 70 70 100 0RevOZ 000 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 and Chair of the RevOZ Social

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White House butler named Cecil Gaines who served in The White House from the Eisenhower Administration to the Reagan Administration. The story of the White House butler includes a long sweep of history, both public and private, that a confidential assistant witnesses. A co-worker of Carter’s told CNN that, “The history that Buddy has witnessed through the years is astonishing. His eye for

knowing how the White House works is unparalleled —- no one knows it better than Buddy.” Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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William “Buddy” Carter worked at The White House and at nearby Blair House for over 47 years. (Photo: Michelle Obama Facebook Profile page) On the eve of Memorial Day service to First Families and weekend, William ‘Buddy’ Carter, our country,” wrote Michelle a White House Butler who has Obama on Instagram on May 28. worked during the administrations Carter was honored at of ten Presidents, retired. The White House during a Buddy Carter worked at The retirement reception on May 27. White House and at nearby In 2013, Lee Daniels released Blair House for over 47 years. the movie The Butler. The “Barack and I are so grateful to movie was inspired by the real have had his warmth, charm, and life story of Eugene Allen, who dignity by our side for eight of those worked in the White House ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 100 60 someone 100 70 30 100 70 for 34 30 years. 100 60 years. He was always Allen was from we could count on, without fail, Buckingham County, Virginia and as time went on, he became and died in 2010 at the age of 90. an extension of our own family. In the movie, actor Forest 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 Congratulations, Buddy, on nearly Whitaker portrayed a fictional a half-century of extraordinary continued in next 2 columns A

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