Vol. 50 No. 42
February 6, 2020 -February 12, 2020
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or words or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation Senior King & Queen 2020 Community News
Vicki Lee and Jesse James Nichols Vicki Lee is a native of San Bernardino, California. She is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist where she serves as the Director of the Drama Ministry and Children’s Church Instructor. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands. She worked at Covenant House California as Evening Manager with disenfranchised and homeless youth and adults for ten years. She is currently the Homeless Liaison for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. She has been a business owner, community activist, church leader and has appeared in numerous drama productions. She is Past Worthy Matron of Lily of the Valley Chapter #12, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Oratress of the Golden State Grand Chapter PHRA, Past President of the Ruby V. Forsha Auxiliary Phyllis Chapter. Vicki is a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artist and the Screen Actors Guild of Hollywood, California. As a community activist, Vicki is the Coordinator of the “Our Children Sing Program” which
was founded by the late Alice F. Paige. She has served on numerous boards in San Bernardino including but not limited to CASA of San Bernardino County, San Bernardino Community Hospital, Home of Neighborly Services, The San Library Foundation in which she was the Vice-president of Community Relations, and a volunteer Charter Commission member for the city of San Bernardino. She has been a part of the Northwest Project Area Committee, the NAACP, and a charter member of the Women’s Leadership Council for Arrowhead United Way. Her awards are plentiful, including the Black Rose. Jesse James Nichols is a native of San Bernardino CA. He graduated from Eisenhower High School. He played varsity football at Eisenhower. Jesse is a self-taught artist. Jesse attended San Bernardino Valley College and played football for 2 years. He then enlisted in the US Army in 1978 (Mechanic and Airborne). His tour included travels to Germany, Korea, Panama and England. This gave him
experience working with people from different cultures. They were reacquainted and married 25 years later. He and Vicki donate their time, skills and passion, to community seniors, homeless families and struggling adults. His volunteer experience includes but is not limited to feeding the homeless, event planning, security and safety. Jesse has explored many careers; however, his passion and love for security and safety led him to own his private security company, Nichols Private Security. Jesse is also a community activist and is seen often volunteering at the Home and Neighborly Services, coordinating Weekly Food Distributions, assisting the foster and homeless program for the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Volunteer Coordinator Thanksgiving food distribution, and serves meals at the Brandon Iron on Thanksgiving Day. Jesse is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where he serves faithfully in the drama ministries and also provides security for the church.
CSUN to Celebrate Black History Month 2020 with Myriad Events Black History News Studies Chair Theresa White. “Steps centered in black joy, creativity, political astuteness, love, healing and restorative justice.” The theme of this year’s celebration is “Voices & Visions: Black Future 2020.” This year’s events include:
A group of CSUN students celebrate at a Black House event. Photo by David J. Hawkins. Every year during Black History Month, California State University, Northridge hosts a wide array of events to honor the legacy and future of the black community. February’s events will be hosted by several departments and campus bodies. “As we celebrate the successes
and honor the struggles of people of black descent during Black History Month this February, we offer ways in which we visualize and give voice to our collective, healthy black futures — where we learn, thrive and have agency about our next steps,” said Department of Africana
Selma: John Kouns Photo Exhibit – Tom and Ethel Bradley Center (curated by Keith Rice and Karin Stanford). Saturday, Feb. 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Soraya Art Gallery. “Selma'” Screening with live score by jazz composer Jason Moran and New West Symphony. Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 to 10 p.m. at The Soraya. CSUN Library: Founding of Ethnic Studies Interactive Media (continued on page 6)
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BLACK BOYS WANT TO CRY…WHEN WILL WE LET THEM? Local/National News He was the oldest brother of my first love. This gangly energetic boy who always had a smile on his face. Never took life too seriously, always looked out for me and made sure I felt includedno matter the game being played. He was known as “Crow” in our neighborhood and come to think of it, it was a most fitting nickname- for he definitely looked like one. As the years passed, our lives shifted until I lost contact with my love and his family; so you can’t even begin to picture the horror of finding out that on April 13, 2014, Crow shot and killed his wife as their children slept and then drove to a secluded parking lot and turned the gun on himself. Even now I can’t process how someone so loving and so sweet could do something so vicious. How could the boy who shared sunflower seeds and hot chicken fresh out the grease, and protected me as if I was one of his siblings, carry out such monstrous acts? In all the media coverage that followed I knew better than to think there would be anything that revealed his past, because
that’s just not how our society works. There can only be onevictim, and so no one cared about the tears of his loved oneswe were forced to cry silently. The story of my beloved friend’s older brother, as gutting as it is, is not uncommon. Too many times and for far too long we have trained our young men in the same guerrilla tactics used to strip them of their innocence and vulnerability halfway around the world. As a result, they’re breaking before our very eyes. Unresponsive, incapable of experiencing love, broken yet breathing, and it is heartbreaking to see. Even as the rest of society is seeing a decline in teen suicide rates, in African American teens
it is on the rise and while this subsect is being lowered amongst teenage girls… it is rising for Black boys specifically according to Amy Green, director of research for The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization. So, what is to be done for them? Even still, what is to be done when this pipeline to sadness funnels itself into adulthood? Are we just supposed to idly sit by as an aspect of our demographic drowns in emotional quicksand? All around mental health facilities are shrinking and those that are available are not aren’t necessarily tailored to youth depression. I don’t have any (continued on page 2)
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/NATIONWIDE
NEW Research Initiative to Launch During Black History Month: "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood"
New children’s book celebrates black inventor in honor of Black History Month Community Education News
A Focus on those who Built, Lived and Worked at the White House Community/Education News
Includes: New and Ongoing Research, Index of Enslaved Individuals, Virtual Mapping of D.C.'s Decatur House Slave Quarters, and more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2020 / PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association launches "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood" today, February 3, a new ongoing research initiative to tell the stories of the enslaved and free African Americans who built, lived, and worked at the White House and in surrounding homes on Lafayette Park. On its website, the Association has unveiled an interactive timeline that traces stories of enslaved individuals beginning with those who lived in the Potomac Valley prior to the construction of the Federal City; information on the enslaved households of presidents; and key dates in American history related to slavery as an institution. "There are few written accounts of the enslaved and free African Americans who built, lived and worked at the White House and with this initiative, we're focused on identifying those individuals and returning them to the historical forefront by telling their stories," said Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association. "We also wanted to create a space where
this information could be continuously compiled and shared with the public to further the understanding of life at the White House during this time period." Index of Enslaved Individuals Association historians have compiled an extensive list of all known enslaved people who were associated with the White House including those who worked on the White House and Capitol Building, as well as those who worked in presidential households and in the White House. Enslaved individuals worked in a variety of positions in the president's household as chefs, gardeners, stable hands, maids, butlers, lady's maids, valets and more. The Index includes names of the enslaved, names of slave owners, and any known dates associated with these individuals. The Index will be continuously updated as additional research is completed. Virtual Tour This initiative also provides
online visitors with a self-guided virtual tour of one of the only surviving slave quarters within sight of the White House, located at the historic Decatur House on Lafayette Square, which is a National Trust for Historic Preservation site and home of the Association's David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History. Visitors can explore the second story of the back building, which was first used as a slave quarters in 1827. Henry Clay began a trend of bringing enslaved individuals to Decatur House, which continued through Martin Van Buren's residency and was solidified by John Gadsby when he purchased the property. New Exhibit Panels / Ongoing Public Tours: The White House Historical Association offers free public tours of the historic Decatur House. As part of the "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood" initiative, new exhibit panels have been installed in the slave quarters space that can be viewed on the tour. The panels tell the story of slavery in
Washington; in the President's Neighborhood and in the Decatur House as well as the history of the preservation of the slave quarters space. Tours are available Mondays 11AM-2PM. To register for a tour, visit whitehousehistory.org. A Conversation with Lonnie G. Bunch, Hosted by David Rubenstein On February 5, 2020, the Association will kick off the launch of Slavery in the President's Neighborhood with a moderated conversation between Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch and David Rubenstein. Dr. Bunch, the Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History & Culture, currently serves as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Rubenstein supported the creation of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History and has also funded initiatives and projects across the country that focus on the lives and experiences of African Americans.
For 100 Years, Inland Career Education Center Has been Helping Improve Lives Through Education And Career Development Educational News
Nationally, about 2.8 million adults enrolled in for-profit colleges and technical schools during the 2014–2015 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. For some, the benefits outweigh the large sums of money they pay for just the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate. But for many of the low-income adults who flock to these for-profit schools, the costs continue to mount until they are even deeper in debt. Sadly, most never learn they have other options in the form of adult education. Several years ago, the San Bernardino Adult School embarked on a strategic planning process to raise awareness of adult education and its lifechanging opportunities. As part of that, we changed our name to the Inland Career Education Center (ICEC). Regardless of the name we’ve used, ICEC has been providing opportunities for career advancement and a better life for 100 years. We offer free and low-cost courses that lead to a high school diploma or GED. According to a report by the Alliance for Excellent Education, a single high school dropout costs a community more than $200,000 in lost tax revenue and higher government spending. Every time ICEC helps a high school dropout earn a diploma or GED, it frees up local government resources for other projects, such as parks and
arts programs. For the Fall 2019 session, ICEC also offered business and computer education courses; an apprentice barber program; medical education programs, including Certified Nurse Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse certifications; and other programs. While it may seem redundant to offer these types of career programs when other institutions provide similar offerings, ICEC actually fills a gap left by fouryear and for-profit colleges. Many public, private, and forprofit colleges have accelerated course schedules for certificate and non-traditional educational programs. For adults who are academically prepared, it can be a great way to achieve their goals quickly. For adults who are not prepared, starting out with diploma or GED courses can be the right choice both academically and financially. Unprepared students are more likely to fail or dropout of college and technical programs unless they receive strong support from the college. Adult education programs can provide that support for students, both during and prior to entering a degree or certificate program. Many adult education programs allow students to earn a diploma or GED at their own pace. Students are screened prior to entering technical training programs to make sure they are properly
prepared to succeed. ICEC never uses the screening process to turn away students, only to direct them to a program where they can be successful and still improve their employment prospects. Additionally, ICEC recognizes that the life circumstances of adult students are often different from the average college-age student. With the need to care for children, pay the rent, and be responsible for lives beyond their own, it’s important for adult students to have support when returning to school. That is why ICEC provides the Parent Education Childcare program. This specialized preschool program for children 2-1/2 to 5 years old allows adult students to attend class three to four days a week while their child receives ageappropriate supervision and education. Parents must attend class with their child one day a week to improve their parenting skills. Parent Education Childcare is a major benefit to the community as it prepares adult students to be successful employees and parents and prepares younger students to be successful in school. Strong, financially stable families will likely need fewer social and financial interventions. Adult education also offers specialized courses that allow a very underserved population to live independently. The Life Skills and Functional Academics program for developmentally
delayed adults provides instruction in basic math, literacy, and computer literacy, as well as helps students improve their physical fitness, personal health, and socialization skills. Without programs like these, many developmentally delayed adults would be dependent on family or government for many, if not all, of their daily needs. The majority of for-profit institutions are not equipped to serve this adult student population, but we can and do provide hope for a more fulfilling life for these adult students and their families. The most important aspect of ICEC is that we aren’t about making a profit at any cost. We’re about making sure our students profit at little cost to themselves. By Corina Borsuk, public relations technician Communications/Community Relations San Bernardino City Unified School District https://sbcusd.com and Leticia Villa, principal Inland Career Education Center SBCUSD https://icec.sbcusd.com https://www.facebook.com/ inlandcareereducationcenter
Jolted through time at the touch of a red button, gifted brothers Pook (10) and Boogee (7) embark on problem-solving quests spurred on by their enthusiasm for science and engineering. The series highlights lesser known yet influential historical figures beginning with accomplished black inventor Frederick McKinley Jones in The Adventures of Pook and Boogee: The Boys Meet Mr. Jones. Jones encourages Pook to pursue his innovative ideas despite fear of failure or lack of recognition. And Jones should know. A pioneer in mobile refrigeration, he proved invaluable in World War II as his refrigerated automobiles provided transfer of both food and blood. He also created a snowmobile-like machine to assist doctors’ home visits in wintry conditions. And yet, Jones’ honors largely came posthumously including the National Medal of Technology, awarded by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, making him the first African-American to receive the award. With a humorous glossary written by Boogee, new historical figures in each story, and underlying STEM lessons, The Adventures of Pook and Boogee offers educational literature to audiences ages 7-10. The second book in the series will feature resourceful war hero, Betsy Hagar.
Author and illustrator, Eric R. Anderson is a secondary English teacher in Cowley, WY. Pook and Boogee are based on his son and nephew as well as his own experiences with his younger brother. For more information and purchase options, visit pookandboogee.com. Quotations: “Everybody knows about George Washington and Thomas Edison, but I think few have heard of heroes like Frederick McKinley Jones. I wanted to tell the story of these unsung heroes.” -Eric R. Anderson “The Adventures of Pook and Boogee was exactly the book I wanted for my curious and creative grandkids. Mr. Jones faces many of the same struggles that kids today have, poverty, persecution and fear of war. We loved reading the stories of his amazing inventions and laughed at the great illustrations and fun anecdotes. I highly recommend the book for any family or school library looking for fun books that motivate kids to be their very best selves.” -Amazon Review Contact: Anna or Eric Anderson 307-272-8313 or eanderson@bighorn1.com
BLACK BOYS WANT TO CRY…WHEN WILL WE LET THEM?...continued from page 1 answers, but I know that this needs to be discussed and addressed because it is another silent killer destroying the future of the Black community. There are moments when I think back on my childhood and I remember Crow and his family and despite his tragic end- I smile. I remember his light, and I remember his joy, and I pray that his soul is finally at peace. And randomly when I pass little black boys and I look into their eyes, I wonder if there is anyone crying for them, and protecting them, and letting them know it is okay to let their true selves come out of their shell. Because, if I know nothing else, if we don’t protect them… no one else will.
Joi’ C. Weathers is a contributing writer for BlackDoctor.org and the host of Joi’ Has Questions- one of the top podcasts in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Roosevelt University- where she majored in IMC and minored in Common Sense, she has worked on global creative campaigns for some of the world’s largest brands. A champion for the marginalized and a self-proclaimed mild sauce connoisseur, you can find her in her spare time eating kale, and minding her business with family and friends. Connect with Joi’ on Instagram, @Joihasquestions and subscribe to her show h e r e . h t t p s : / / l i n k t r. e e / Joi_Has_Questions
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WORLD GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING
Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners, Homeless Population Jumps 12 %
Assemblymember Reyes Introduces Legislation Relating to Foster Siblings State Government News
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Columnist
No matter who you are, or where you live, there’s a central concern that links consumers all over the country: the ever-rising cost of living. For many consumers, the combined costs of housing, transportation, food, and utilities leave room for little else from takehome pay. From Boston west to Seattle, and from Chicago to Miami and parts in between, the rising cost of living is particularly challenging in one area: housing. Both homeowners and renters alike today cope as best they can just to have a roof over their families’ heads. The nation’s median sales price of a new home last September in 2019 was $299,400, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Even for an existing home, the St. Louis Federal Reserve noted its median price in December was $274,500. For renters, the cost of housing is also a serious challenge. Last June, the national average rent reached $1,405, an all-time high. But if one lives in a high-cost market like Manhattan, Boston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, a realistic rental price is easily north of $3,000 each month. Now a new report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) finds that the American Dream of homeownership is strained even among households with incomes most would think adequate to own a home. From 2010 to 2018, 3.2 million households with earnings higher than $75,000 represented more than threequarters of the growth in renters in its report entitled, America’s
Rental Housing 2020. “[F]rom the homeownership peak in 2004 to 2018, the number of married couples with children that owned homes fell by 2.7 million, while the number renting rose by 680,000,” states the report. “These changes have meant that families with children now make up a larger share of renter house-holds (29%) than owner households (26%).” To phrase it another way, America’s middle class is at risk. Consumer demographics that traditionally described homeowners, has shifted to that of renters. And in that process, the opportunity to build family wealth through homeownership has become more difficult for many — and financially out of reach for others. “Rising rents are making it increasingly difficult for households to save for a down payment and become homeowners,” says Whitney Airgood-Obrycki, a JCHS Research Associate and lead author of the new report. “Young, college-educated households with high incomes are really driving current rental demand.” Included among the report’s key findings: Rents in 2019 continued their seven-year climb, marking 21 consecutive quarters of increases above 3.0%; Despite the growth in highincome white renters, renter households overall have become more racially and ethnically diverse since 2004, with minority
households accounting for 76 percent of renter household growth through 2018; and Income inequality among renter households has been growing. The average real income of the top fifth of renters rose more than 40 percent over the past 20 years, while that of the bottom fifth of renters fell by 6 percent; “Despite the strong economy, the number and share of renters burdened by housing costs rose last year after a couple of years of modest improvement,” says Chris Herbert, Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. “And while the poorest households are most likely to face this challenge, renters earning decent incomes have driven this recent deterioration in affordability.” This trend of fewer homeowners has also impacted another disturbing development: the nation’s growing homeless population. Citing that homelessness is again on the rise, the JCHS report noted that after falling for six straight years, the number of people experiencing homelessness nationwide grew from 2016–2018, to 552,830. In just one year, 2018 to 2019, the percentage of America’s Black homeless grew from 40% to more than half – 52%. That independent finding supports the conclusion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s report to Congress known as its Annual Homeless Assessment Report. While some would presume that homelessness is an issue for high-
cost states like California, and New York, the 2019 HUD report found significant growth in homeless residents in states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, and Washington as well. According to HUD, states with the highest rates of homelessness per 10,000 people were New York (46), Hawaii (45), California (38), Oregon (38), and Washington (29), each significantly higher than the national average of 17 persons per 10,000. The District of Columbia had a homelessness rate of 94 people per 10,000. And like the JCHS report, HUD also found disturbing data on the disproportionate number of Black people who are now homeless. For example, although the numbers of homeless veterans and homeless families with children declined over the past year, Blacks were 40% of all people experiencing homelessness in 2019, and 52% of people experiencing homelessness as members of families with children. These racial disparities are even more alarming when overall, Blacks comprise 13% of the nation’s population. When four of every 10 homeless people are Black, 225,735 consumers are impacted. Further, and again according to HUD, 56,381 Blacks (27%) are living on the nation’s streets, instead of in homeless shelters. The bottom line on these research reports is that Black America’s finances are fragile.
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Fight Over Public Charge Rule Fight Over Public Charge Rule Change Isn’t Change Isn’t Over, Advocates Seek To Over, Advocates Seek To Calm Fears...continued Calm Fears By Mark Hedin. Ethnic Media Services
Mark Hedin The fight over the Trump administration’s effort to change the “public charge” rule continues, advocates gathered on a teleconference call for ethnic media on Jan. 31 agreed, despite a Supreme Court ruling earlier in the week that lifted an injunction blocking its implementation. The changes instruct the Department of Homeland Security to begin applying tougher standards in considering applications for green cards or for visas to enter the United States. Those standards are now set to take effect on Feb. 24, the Citizenship and Immigration Services agency announced on Jan. 30. The Supreme Court decision did not rule on the merits of the case. Rather, it found that a lower court had overstepped its authority in October by issuing a nationwide injunction against the proposed changes scheduled to take effect that month. At the press briefing, Congresswoman Judy Chu of California’s 27th District, along with Mayra Alvarez of the Children’s Partnership and lawyers Alvaro Huerta of the National Immigration Law Center and Madison Allen of CLASP, the
Center for Law and Social Policy, discussed the implications of the court’s decision, gave suggestions on what steps people should or shouldn’t take if they’re concerned about how the new rules might affect them, and described what responses their advocates are planning, too. “Our goal today it to help calm fears,” Chu said. “The lawsuits to stop this are not over,” Huerta said, citing ongoing cases in California, New York, Illinois (the one state where an injunction blocking implementation of the rule remains in place), Maryland and others. “These cases aren’t going away,” he said, echoing Chu’s vow that, “I am committed to fighting back.” Chu has introduced legislation in Congress, with 118 co-sponsors, to deny funding for implementation of the rule. On Jan. 30th, USCIS announced that the agency will only apply the Final Rule to applications and petitions submitted on or after Feb. 24, 2020 (except for in Illinois). DHS will NOT rely solely on an immigrant’s receipt of the newly listed benefits before that date in the public charge determination. In terms of practical advice for those planning to apply for a green card, a visa to enter the United States or to change their status, the panelists agreed that doing so promptly, ahead of that Feb. 24 date, is advisable. They also warned that people in the country who already have green cards and are thus exempt from public charge assessments (continued in next 2 columns)
should be careful about leaving the country for more than 180 days, as their return would become subject to public charge testing. Allen, after “strongly encouraging families to learn more,” highlighted four things to remember about public charge rules: “Use of benefits will not automatically make you a public charge,” she said. There are positive as well as negative factors that will go into the consideration of green card applications under the terms of the public charge test. For instance, having resources or a job can help. Other considerations include an applicant’s age (between 18 and 61 is best), health, income, assets, resources, education and family. Use of many benefit programs would not count against an applicant. These include but are not limited to WIC, CHIP, school lunches, health care for pregnant women, and emergency shelters. A family member’s use of public benefits will not count in how an applicant is judged. “Information is power,” Allen said. “We encourage you to get the facts and make a plan.” For legal advice, which the panelists all strongly recommended people seek, she suggested the Immigration Advocates Network’s list of free legal services: https:// www.immigrationadvocates.org/ legaldirectory/. A key criticism of the proposed rule changes is that families will forego public benefits they need and to which they’re entitled, thus endangering themselves and their children, out of caution and
exaggerated worry. “The scope is much narrower than feared,” Huerta said. But in all cases, the panelists said, it’s prudent to get legal advice. “Get an assessment by an attorney,” Huerta said. “We have to arm ourselves with facts.” Allen directed listeners to an online FAQ that addresses public charge rules concerns. It’s published by the Protecting Immigrant Families campaign, of which she is a part: https:// protectingimmigrantfamilies.org/ know-your-rights/. She also urged people to contact local, state and federal officials to make their positions clear on the proposed rules changes. Alvarez, criticizing the White House administration’s “relentless attack on immigrant communities” and its “inhumane approaches to immigration” said the proposed public charge rule change and the fears it has stirred up “hurt children’s ability to develop and thrive,” and threaten the country’s long-term economic viability. Chu, too, had spoken out about the disinformation that fuels the “steady stream of anti-immigrant policies emanating from the White House.” These policies “disproportionately affect people of color,” she said, and make family reunifications more difficult. So as a society, we lose the common circumstance where immigrants bypass benefits because they are welcomed and helped by family that can provide child care, loans and more. “The strength of our country is reflected in its diversity,” Alvarez said.
Sacramento – Today, Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-San Bernardino) introduced AB 2051, which strengthens visitation rights for foster siblings, who are dependent or nonminor dependent children who have been placed together in foster care, and have developed a sibling-like bond, despite having no relationship through blood, adoption, or affinity. The bill will protect the strong connection between foster siblings by including them into the visitation provisions provided in current law. According to the Children’s Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “sibling relationships can provide a source of continuity throughout a child’s lifetime and can be the longest relationships that people experience.[1]” However, for children involved with the foster system, “separation or infrequent visiting can cause those relationships to wither, sometimes to the point of permanent estrangement.” “As a result of the trauma that youth in foster care have faced – and some of them continue to face – maintaining stability and consistency is an important factor for their wellbeing,” said Assemblymember Reyes. “This bill would help preserve a level of consistency in the lives of foster
youth even after they move to a new placement. The relationships that youth form when they share not only a home, but also similar experiences, are quite synonymous with sibling relationships. Many times, they offer the same sense of love, safety, and support that one would find with biological or adopted siblings.” California law directs child welfare agencies and the courts to develop and maintain sibling relationships and other relationships that are important to the youth in foster care. AB 2051 would define foster sibling relationships and clarify that this important relationship is one of the connections required to be developed and maintained by the child welfare agencies. It is important that our state laws and policies prioritize the holistic wellbeing of some of our most vulnerable youth by protecting the relationships that matter most to them. Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes represents Assembly District 47 which includes the cities of Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Grand Terrace, San Bernardino and the unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Bloomington. # [1] Child Welfare Information Gateway, Sibling Issues in Foster Care and Adoption: Bulletins for Professionals (2006), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [1] Child Welfare Information Gateway, Sibling Issues in Foster Care and Adoption: Bulletins for Professionals (2006), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Appeals Court: California Must Unseal Secret Files That Hide Police Misconduct State/Government News
Activists, some news agencies and civil rights groups across the state are applauding a California court decision last week to reject an appeal that would have overturned Senate Bill 1421. The landmark legislation, which former Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in September 2018, allows unprecedented public access to thousands of previously sealed records on police misconduct, including shootings cops across California have committed. “California is finally joining other states in granting access to the investigatory records on officer conduct that the public truly has a right to know,” said the bill’s author Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) in a statement when SB 1421 passed. But after the bill became law in January 2019, the California Attorney General’s office still blocked public requests for police records. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys argued that several law enforcement unions in the state had appealed the law and it needed more clarity before complying with the new
disclosure rules. The department also warned that opening investigation or complaint files with “sensitive and confidential information” to the public could endanger police officers. They also pushed for police records of incidents that occurred before SB 1421 passed to remain sealed. Last Wednesday, though, justices of California’s Court of Appeal for the First District in San Francisco disagreed with the DOJ arguments and upheld the law. SB 1421 recognizes “the extraordinary authority vested in peace officers and the serious harms occasioned by misuse of that authority,” the justices wrote in their opinion. SB 1421, they added, “enshrines the value this state has long placed on government transparency and public access to information." Before 1421 passed, the Los Angeles Times described California as one of the “most secretive states” when it came to police records on misconduct. Even prosecutors and public defenders did not have direct access to police personnel files.
NAACP Issues Statement on the Injustice and Lack of Evidence in the Myon Burrell Case National News The NAACP issued the following statement regarding the case against Myon Burrell. As a teenager in 2003, he was accused and convicted of the killing of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards in Minnesota. In a recent story, the Associated Press uncovered a lack of evidence in his conviction. The recent public revelation of new evidence and inconsistencies in the case against Myon Burrell raises reoccurring concerns regarding the criminal justice system and the judicial prudence in which America's courts operate. The possible mishandling of this case, and more importantly, a young man's life shines a light on the legal system's predisposition to condemn anyone, innocent or not. "It is unfortunate and extremely troubling that Myon Burrell has spent the majority of his life
behind bars. The lack of evidence and conflicting accounts of what transpired was reason enough for him not be charged or convicted," said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. "We've seen this happen one too many times. The over-criminalization of Black youth must be addressed, along with the eagerness of the criminal justice system as a whole to put them behind bars." Leslie Redmond, president of the NAACP Minneapolis branch stated, "The injustice endured by all those affected in this case offers little to no confidence in the criminal justice system. This perversion of justice is a prime example of why doubt and fear exist within communities of color when it comes to our nation's judicial system. If we are to achieve a fair and evenhanded system, we must first start by righting the wrongs of our past."
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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS
3 Steps To Protect Your Mental Health After Traumatic News
Eli Lilly: Affordability of Insulin for Diabetes Has Greatly Improved
News stories and tragedies can be hard to deal with once you’ve seen them. Social media can make events feel like they’re even harder to get through. In times of sadness and traumatic news, it’s important to protect your mental health. Here are 3 steps, according to xoNecole, that you can take now to take care of yourself.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Health/Fitness News
1. Know what your triggers are. In the days of social media, your first impulse when something happens can be to tune in to your favorite platform to get the latest updates as news unfolds. If one platform isn’t giving you what we need, you may find yourself going from site to site and social platform to social platform. The truth is, this isn’t helping. Burying yourself in information doesn’t allow you time to properly process and can become overwhelming. It’s ok to take a moment, unplug, and figure out how you’re really feeling.
Nathaniel Miles, the vice president for strategic initiatives at Eli Lilly
Understanding The 5 Stages Of Grief isolate, but the angry person may also do the same, and while one person bargains with God, another may simply move into a feeling of acceptance, only to be overwhelmed with grief when the next birthday or holiday rolls around. Grieving…While Still Living Your Life
2. Create boundaries. Once you’ve figured out whatyour triggers are it’s ok to let your family and friends know. Create healthy boundaries for yourself by requesting that they don’t send you anymore information or footage. Create the space you need to feel better and give your family and friends the information they need to support you in doing this. 3. Be mindful of what you share.
Similar to creating boundaries for yourself, take a moment and think about others that may be working to do the same thing. Be mindful of the posts and information you share. Consider whether or not your content may be triggering to someone else and allow that to inform your decision on posting, or not. Everyone processes and grieves differently and there are people following you that may not want to (or be ready to) share in your pain or outrage. With all of these steps, and grieving in general, it’s important to remember it’s on your time. Don’t let anyone rush you through your process or tell you it’s time to get over it. Take your healing step by step and according to what feels good to you. You may feel heavy now as the information is new, but every day of progress will remove some weight and you’ll be able to get
back to yourself. Bryana Holcomb is the Editor of BlackDoctor.org and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies, an MBA in Management Strategy, and Life Coaching and Nutrition certifications. Connect with Bryana on Instagram, @BryDelicia. The 5 Stages Of Grief: How To Get Through It older sad looking woman(BlackDoctor.org) — Death has a bad name in our culture, and it is all too often that a grieving person is told to “get over it”, “carry on”, or “be strong” in the midst of their grief. While these bromides may be easy to say, they are generally unhelpful and can short-circuit or interrupt the very healthy grieving process of someone who’s lost a loved one. Last week, my wife’s father died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 75. Diabetic, overweight, and prone to various dietary indulgences, his death was not entirely unexpected in the bigger picture, but one always feels that there’s more time, more visits, another Christmas, another family vacation or reunion down the road. His death was shocking on
some levels, and the grieving began from the moment my wife received the call from her mother that he had indeed died. Stages of Grief The 5 Stages of Grief As developed by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in the 1960s and 1970s, there are generally five widely accepted basic stages ofthe grieving process, and these include denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. This process, however, is not cut and dry, and these stages can occur in any order over an enormously variable amount of time. Some individuals may cycle through all five stages in the course of a single afternoon, while others may remain in one stage for weeks or months, “stuck” in depression or “stalled” in an overwhelming feeling of anger. A Multitude of Emotions While these stages may seem somewhat simplistic on a certain level, their simplicity belies the notion that, hidden within those five stages are a multitude of feelings and emotions that contribute to the overall sense of loss that each stage communicates. The depressed person may
Most professionals who work with those who are grieving would agree that the grieving process islong, sometimes lifelong in its depth and breadth. Feelings of loss can come and go, and the grieving individual may even experience moments of elation, laughter, liberation, and peace. Even then, that same individual may also experience guilt, sensing somewhere in his or her mind that laughter and joy somehow dishonor the dead and lessen their importance and the significance of their passing. This guilt is indeed misplaced, but it is a normal part of the grieving process and is widely experienced by those grieving the loss of a loved one, whether sudden or expected. While some widows and widowers report that the first year is the hardest, others find that the second or third year is even more difficult to navigate, especially as other family members move on with their lives and the widow or widower remains alone with their memories and their pain. There is no cookie-cutter answer or map that can chart the course of a grieving individual’s experience. We know that the grieving individual will experience an enormous range of emotions over the short- and long-term, and we must honor the fact that every person’s reaction to the death of a loved one will be unique. It’s (Almost) All Normal (continued in next 2 columns)
6 CEREALS THAT SLIM YOU DOWN Health/Fitness News
Sodium: 0 mg; Fiber: 9 grams; Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 6 grams Kellogg’s All Bran This cereal is marketed as an aid to digestion with its 20 grams of fiber per cup. Nutrition – Serving size: 1/2 cup Calories: 80; Sugar: 6 grams; Sodium: 80 mg; Fiber: 10 grams; Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 4 grams Kellogg’s Bite Size Unfrosted Mini Wheats
For many of us, cereal is synonymous with breakfast. I mean, it’s easy and quick. Many of us don’t wake up early enough to waste time cooking. Just pour your cereal in a bowl, add milk (almond milk for people who are lactose intolerant) and run off to work. You’re late! But besides the convenience that cereal provides, eating the right cereals can help you slim down. “One of the main things that I look at is the fiber content,” says dietitian Gretchen Kauth, MEd, RD of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Here are some of those cereals:
Cheerios It’s only right that we start with the cereal with a big heart on the front of the box . Of course there are all different types of Cherrios, from Honey Nut to Frosted. If you want to lose weight, stick with the regular ones, low in sugar and high in fiber. Nutrition-Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 100; Sugar: 1 gram; Sodium: 160 mg; Fiber: 3 grams; Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 3 grams Nature’s Path Organic Smart Bran On those days in which you
don’t have an appetite for vegetables, eat at least a half of a cup of Nature’s Path Organic Smart Bran. This cereal is packed with fiber! Nutrition – Serving size: 1/2 cup Calories: 80; Sugar: 6 grams; Sodium: 130 mg; Fiber: 13 grams; Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams Post Shredded Wheat n’ Bran This cereal may be the simplest on the list, only containing two ingredients: whole wheat and bran. Nutrition – Serving size: 1 1/4 cups Calories: 200; Sugar: 0 grams;
Rather than opting for a frosted mini-wheat variety, which adds sugar and subtracts some fiber and protein, get sweetness by slicing in half a banana or sprinkling on a tablespoon of raisins or cinnamon. Nutrition – Serving size: 30 pieces Calories: 190; Sugar: 0 grams; Sodium: 0 mg; Fiber: 8 grams; Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 6 grams Kashi 7 Whole Grain Nuggets A healthy choice despite the amount of sodium per cup (520 mg). Just keep an eye out for your sodium intake for the rest of the day. Nutrition – Serving size: 1/2 cup Calories: 210; Sugar: 3 grams; Sodium: 260 mg; Fiber: 7 grams; Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 7 grams
Eli Lilly and others in the pharmaceutical industry are on the front lines of research and innovation, according to Nathaniel Miles, the vice president for strategic initiatives at Eli Lilly. Miles led a spirited discussion at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Midwinter Training Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He said historically expensive medications for diabetes and other diseases are becoming more affordable because of extensive research and innovation that’s taking place in the industry. “We constantly have to innovate, and we cannot rest on last year’s medical advances,” stated Miles, who presented the topic, “Lilly Diabetes Solution Center and the NNPA: Vital Roles in Partnership that Serve African American Communities Around the Nation.” “With Magic Johnson, people thought when he made the announcement that he had HIV that he would die. It’s 30 years later, and he’s still here because people kept investing, and now you can see the difference,” Miles stated. A lot of good things are happening in the area of diabetes, a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. According to medical experts, African American adults are 60 percent more likely than nonHispanic white adults to have been diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. In 2016, nonHispanic blacks were 3.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with end-stage renal disease as compared to non-Hispanic whites. Patients require a regular dose of insulin to remain healthy.
Insulin had always been expensive for most and required refrigeration. “If you left your insulin out of the refrigeration, it was no longer any good,” Miles stated. With innovation, Miles said things have changed. “We have insulin that now can last for up to four weeks without refrigeration,” he stated. “For instance, in Puerto Rico, even though the power was not on after the hurricane, no one had their insulin go bad.” Miles told the audience at the conference that Eli Lilly’s Diabetes Solution Center has helped to pave the way for innovative progress. The center counts as a new patient-focused helpline with representatives who will identify personalized solutions to address insulin affordability. Miles stated that this suite of solutions would provide many options – some being offered for the first time – that can significantly lower and cap high monthly out-of-pocket costs for some people who use Lilly insulins such as Humalog and Humulin. Dedicated representatives will review the personal circumstances and identify options for people who pay near the full list price, such as the uninsured and people in the deductible phase of their high-deductible insurance plans, as well as potential solutions for people with lower incomes. “We don’t want anyone to have to pay full list price for their insulin, and many people who do will be able to pay significantly less by calling our helpline,” Miles stated. “Our goal is to ensure that people paying high out-of-pocket costs for Lilly insulins are matched with the best solution available to reduce their financial burden and help ensure they receive the treatment they need.”
3 Steps To Protect Your Mental Health After Traumatic News...continued When someone is grieving, remember that all emotions are normal, whatever they may be. If the loss was sudden or violent, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a possible reaction as well, and this often requiresprofessional intervention due to the pervasive symptoms that may result from a diagnosis of PTSD. Grief counselors and pastoral counselors can offer a great deal of support in the wake of a death, and some grieving individuals may also require psychological and psychiatric intervention if symptoms of depression, substance abuse or suicidal ideation are apparent. Safety is always paramount, so monitor the grieving individual for symptoms that may lead to self-harm or other destructive behaviors. Recovery/Acceptance Some people say that we never recover from the loss of a loved one, but we learn to accept their loss and move on with our lives. Acceptance is indeed the goal when it comes to grieving, and we can accept the loss of a dear friend or family member even as we continue to miss them. Finding peace in a world devoid of a particular beloved person can be difficult, and we may feel robbed of years of experiences and togetherness that death so rudely interrupted. Be that as it may, death is as much a part of the life cycle as birth, and living with grief is something we all eventually need to learn to do. If you or someone you know has lost a cherished loved one, use patience, kindness,
compassion, and love to assist them on their journey of grief. Remember that they may cycle through a wide variety of reactions and feelings, and as long asthey are practicing good self-care and show no signs of self-harm, it is best to allow them their feelings and simply let them know that you’re there. Listening to stories and memories of the loved one is a wonderful way to be “present” for a grieving person, and the act of listening is healing in an of itself. Grief is a part of life, and as long as we live, love, and bond with friends, family, colleagues, and pets, we will experience losses, both great and small. Love and compassion pave the way to acceptance, and being a friend to those who are grieving is one of the greatest gifts that you can give. Understanding The 5 Stages Of Grief depressed businessmanKaryn Washington, creator of the popular website For Brown Girls, committed suicide at the age 22. For Brown Girls is a website known for its efforts to empower by celebrating the beauty of African-American women, particularly those of darkcomplexion. Having grown comfortable in her own skin at a young age, Washington was an inspiration to women of all colors and hues as they began to recognize and embrace their own beauty. While all reports indicate that Washington had a strong sense of self, was clearly (continued on page 8)
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ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000181 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12353 MARIPOSA RD., F3 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000183 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16936 BEAR VALLEY RD. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000184 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 18805 BEAR VALLEY RD., 5 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, Correction 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000002 Date Filed: 01/02/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/02/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COOL INSPECTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15425 FARMINGTON ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: TREVOR J. COOL 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: 15425 FARMINGTON 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: Not Applicable Trevor J. Cool, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190014973 Date Filed: 12/30/2019 Filing Expires On: 12/30/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ACCARDI MOTORSPORTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2130 N. ARROWHEAD SUITE 110 C-1 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: ARAM HAKOPIAN 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: 435 WEST LEXINGTON DR., UNIT A GLENDALE, CA 91203 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 Aram Hakopian, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000478 Date Filed: 01/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/10/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): USA NURSING ACADEMY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 222 N. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SUITE 211-A UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: GEORGE M. MONTAUS 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: 222 N. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SUITE 211-A UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: WALTER U. DONATO Residence Street Address: 222 N. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SUITE 211-A UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable George M. Montaus, General Partner, 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 January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000406 Date Filed: 01/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. PUROFIRST FIRE & WATER RESTORATION 2. GUARDIAN RECORDS MANAGEMENT & STORAGE 3. PUROCLEAN OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12520 BUSINESS CENTER DR., BLDG F VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CAL-TERA RESTORATION, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C1731317 Residence Street Address: 12520 BUSINESS CENTER DR. BLDG F VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 06, 2020 Bonnie Lanyon, Treasurer, 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 January 16, Correction 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000489 Date Filed: 01/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MOD DESIGN & PACKAGING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 26942 LAKEVIEW DR. #1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Name of Individual Registrant: YERYEONG PARK 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: P.O. BOX 1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 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 Yeryeong Park, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000408 Date Filed: 01/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): OMT EDUCATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11671 BUCKINGHAM RD. LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 Name of Individual Registrant: DI TANG 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: 11671 BUCKINGHAM RD. LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 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 Di Tang, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000912 Date Filed: 01/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ENVIPRO CONSULTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1611 TORINO STREET REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name of Individual Registrant: SHAMSUL HASAN 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: 1611 TORINO STREET REDLANDS, CA 92374 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual
Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01, 2020 Shamsul Hasan,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 January 30, Correction February 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001471 Date Filed: 02/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WAIKIKI County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14400 BEAR VALLEY, STE 313 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD., UNIT J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: UR FASHION, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: 201727910156 Residence Street Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD. #J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 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: August 05, 2019 Rocio Bulat, 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 February 6, 13,20, 27, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001472 Date Filed: 02/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUSTIN 5 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14400 BEAR VALLEY RD., STE. 441 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD., UNIT J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: UR FASHION, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: 201727910156 Residence Street Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD #J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 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: August 18, 2019 Rocio Bulat, 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 February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 2000058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MATTHEW ANDREW OLEACHEA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MATTHEW ANDREW OLEACHEA to Proposed name: MATTHEW ANDREW OLACHEA 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: 3/18/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 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: 1/30/2020 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13,20, 27, 2020
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1913566 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ERIC NGUYEN, and Does 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM GENERAL INS. CO. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your
county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Michael D. Schoeck, Esq. Esqp., Bar #277945, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 284434) DATE (Fecha): MAY 01 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Maria Romo Lopez, Deputy(Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual. 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/20 CNS-3331668# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1923651 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MARIBEL LAURIANO YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Well Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California
(www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, APLC, Jennifer Myers, Esq., (Bar #326289), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 555639) DATE (Fecha): 8/7/19 Amanda Vice, Clerk (Secretario), by 1. as an individual defendant, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served XXX. 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 CNS-3335431# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1920533 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROCIO D BENAVENTE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la
dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, APLC, Jennifer Myers, Esq. (Bar #326289), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 554342) DATE (Fecha): JUL 12 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Anthony Martinez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 CNS-3336149# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: TRACY ELIZABETH
TETERS Case Number: PROPS 2000071 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TRACY
ELIZABETH TETERS A Petition for Probate has been filed by: STEVEN TETERS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: STEVEN TETERS 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: 3/12/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 3RD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 SAN BERNARDINO BRANCH 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: Aruna P. Rodrigo 3350 Shelby Street, Suite 345 Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: (909) 212-0320 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13, 20, 2020.
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF AUTOMOBILES / VESSEL / PROPERTIES Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071, 3072, & 3051 (CVC) & (CH&N) 503, the undersigned will sell at public auctions at the respective said addresses at 10AM on 02/13/2020 the following vehicles, property and vessel to wit: 14 MACK DS 1M1AW01Y5EM006643 9F26496 CA 16 VOLV DS 4V4NC9EH3GN951651 PWH971 1 OH 15 VOLV DS 4V4NC9EH0FN922963 AU563V NJ TEC EQUIPMENT 14400 RANDALL AVE FONTANA CA Said sales are for the purpose of satisfying liens for the undersigned for towing, storage, labor, material and lien charges together with advertising and expense of sales dated this 02/06/2020 BY: GRANT LIEN SALES (Agent for the above lien holders) 562-865-8394 Fax: 562-8655593 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 2020.
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Sen. Mark Warner Raises Concerns About Trump’s Sincerity toward Black America By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Sen. Mark Warner of Va. (3rd from L) joined World War II veterans at the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va., on Tues., Feb. 23, 2010, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima. The Senator's father, Robert Warner of Vernon, CT, (2nd from L) and James L. Wheeler of Falls Church, VA (far L) are both retired Marines who fought at Iwo Jima. (Photo by Riki Parikh/Sen. Warner’s Office Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) didn’t always favor impeaching President Donald Trump. And, he’s still isn’t sure which way he’ll vote when the president’s Senate impeachment trial ends. “I was not one of the ones who early on advocated for impeachment, and I’ve still not made my final decision. I will be impartial. I want to hear this out,” Warner, the Vice-Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and Vice-Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told NNPA Newswire. The bombshell revelation by former National Security Advisor John Bolton that the president did engage with Ukraine on a quidpro-quo to try and dig up dirt on Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden could be a game-changer, Wagner said. “When you saw what appears to be the president of the United States withholding aid from a country that’s an ally in a war with Russia, withholding White House meetings because he simply wants his own personal political meetings; if somebody had not cried foul on that, what kind of precedent does that set for any future president?” Wagner stated. “I don’t want to keep
Democratic presidents taking these kinds of actions.” Wagner said Bolton appears as someone who’d make a credible witness. “I think John Bolton has not been somebody I’ve agreed with on most policy matters, but no one has kind of questioned his close to 40 years of solidly conservative Republican credentials. It’s been interesting to see the president’s supporters have started to attack him; he’s someone like Trump on many issues, and I kept wondering what was going to be in his book. I think it’s interesting that the president’s former Chief of Staff John Kelly said he thinks Bolton is right and should testify.” It’s surprising that Trump still has members in his cabinet, like Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and aide Robert Blair, working for him despite the insight they have on Ukraine, Wagner stated. Each should testify at the impeachment trial, he said. “If they came up and swore [under oath] and tried to clear the president that would be relevant too,” Wagner stated. “I think any logical person would say maybe they don’t feel like they can come (continued in last 2 columns)
CSUN to Celebrate Black History Month 2020 with Myriad Events...continued from page 1 Wall – open through Feb. 28 in the CSUN Library ASRS Viewing Room. Black Leadership Council (BSLC): Welcome Black Dinner (Faculty and Staff) – Monday, Feb. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. Deaf Studies: “Lena & Me: Black Deaf Queer Show” – Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. Black Student Union (BSU): Black Jeopardy – Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sierra Walk. BSLC: Welcome Black Event (Students) – Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 to 10 p.m. at The Black House. BSLC: Homecoming Live! Themed Variety Show – Friday, Feb. 7, 7 to 9 p.m. at the USU Plaza del Sol. BSLC: Homecoming Dance – Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. National Panhellenic Council (NPHC): Meet The Greeks – Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Sierra Walk. NPHC: Taco Night – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Black House. Deaf Studies: Dre Hollingsworth: Black, Deaf and More: Intersectionality At Its Finest – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. Pan African Film Festival (PAFF): Screening: “Displacement in Utopia,”Produced by Karin Stanford and Keith Rice – Feb. 11-23 at the Cinemark Rave Theater, MLK Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles. The Black House: A Taste of Success: Tribute to the Black Panther Breakfast Program – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sierra Walk. NPHC: Wild N’ Out Wednesday – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sierra Walk. Kinesiology and Africana
Studies departments: GROOV3 Hip-Hop Dance Class with Benjamin Allen and DJ Black Rabbit – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Redwood Hall 292. BUILD PODER and Africana Studies Department: Incorporating Diversity in the Sciences Panel – Thursday, Feb. 13, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. in the Whitsett Room, SH 451. BSLC/Black House: Athletic PreGame Party & Tailgate – Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Matadome Plaza. BSLC: CSUN vs. Cal Poly Black History Month Basketball Game – Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Matadome. Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA): “Poetic Justice” Film Screening – Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 to 9 p.m. in Manzanita Hall 100. NPHC: Yardshow – Thursday, Feb. 13, 8:30 to 10 p.m. at the USU Plaza del Sol. 88.5-FM: Mavis Staples, with special guest Son Litlte – Thursday, Feb. 13, 8 to 10 p.m. at The Soraya. Africana Studies Department: Your Vote DOES Matter! – Monday, Feb. 17, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in USU Thousand Oaks Room. BSU: BSU Presidents Day Dinner – Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. ?Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) Social and Election Meeting ?- Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Ferman Presentation Room. CTVA: John Singleton & The Auteurs That Inspired Him: An A and B Conversation – Thursday, Feb. 20, 5 to 7 p.m. at The Gallery of Film Poster Art in Manzanita Hall. Africana Studies, CTVA & The CIPHOR: Chris “Play” Martin of Kid N Play presents “And I (continued in next 2 columns)
CSUN to Celebrate Black History Month 2020 with Myriad Events...continued Danced” Documentary Reception and Screening – Monday, Feb. 24, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Armer Theater, Manzanita Hall. ?QTPOC Conversations – Black Queer and Trans Trivia Night? – Monday, Feb. 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pride Center. CSUN Library: “Photography through the African American Lens” Panel Discussion – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Library Ferman Presentation Room. ?Get Ready with Me, with HeFlawless Kenneth Segal? – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Black House. Harambee High School Conference – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the USU Northridge Center. BSLC & AS Productions: Black History Month Farmers Market – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Matador Square. LGBTQ+: Black Pride Week
Activities – Feb. 25-27. Africana Studies: Why Haven’t YOU Declared? Getting To Know the Africana Studies Discipline – Wednesday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the USU Pasadena Room (location tentative). CSUN Library: “Photography through the African American Lens” Panel Discussion – Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Library Ferman Presentation Room. ?Black Queer and Trans Healing Through Art with Gina Gurerro? – Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pride Center. Africana Studies: Spoken Word – Visions and Voices with Rudy Francisco – Thursday, Feb. 27, 4 to 7 p.m. in the USU Grand Salon. CTVA: “Boyz n The Hood” Film Screening – Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 to 9 p.m. in Manzanita Hall 100. Harambee Community College Conference – Friday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the USU Grand Salon.
EXCLUSIVE: Black Press Screens Two Films Headed for Major Festivals By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Shiek Mahmud-Bey (seated, wearing the patterned hat), is the head of 25th Frame Films and Char'Actors. An actor and filmmaker, MahmudBey starred alongside Andy Garcia and Richard Dreyfus in "Night Falls on Manhattan," and he starred with Joaquin Phoenix and Ed Harris in "Buffalo Soldiers." He also had a lead role in NBC's detective show, "Profiler." Others in the photos are actors, writers, and producers who are a part of Char'Actors Any studio would rarely provide media access to films that it plans to enter into several prestigious film festivals, like the New Orleans Film Festival and the American Black Film Festival. Char’Actors and 25th Frame Films granted the Black Press that access. Both companies are helmed by New York-born actor Shiek Mahmud-Bey (“The Profiler,” “Night Falls on Manhattan,” and “Buffalo Soldiers”). This week, Mahmud-Bey previewed two riveting short films that are sure to grab the attention of judges and those fortunate enough to see them. He has several potential blockbuster feature-length films he also plans to release this year and in 2021. The first is “Unrequited Love,” written and starring Katja Sarkish Stewart, who plays opposite Nefertiti Warren (“Dari Ji Mi,” and “Reparations”). The film serves up nine minutes and 11 seconds of raw emotion as the two sisters have just buried their father. They eventually, and reluctantly, meet inside a church, and it soon becomes evident that they hadn’t seen each other or been in contact for years. But, they must confront a couple of family secrets that threaten to rock their lives further. The second film previewed by The Black Press is “My Father’s Son,” written and directed by Mahmud-Bey and includes the cinematic efforts of Sean Snider (“Honour Among Thieves,” “Leak,” and “Chasing After You.”). “My Father ’s Son” stars Malachi Anderson (“Affliction,” “The Fatal Flaw,” “Extrinsic Truth,”), Carol Towns (“Little Church,” “Why Do Men Cheat”), and Aqeel Ash Shakoor (“Batwoman,” “Chicago Med,” and “Iced Out”). James Alexander serves as the photographer. The 24-minute short chronicles life’s ups and downs for Barry Collins (Anderson), who suffered the tragic loss of his mother when he was a child. On that faithful day, Barry’s father (Shakoor) left him alone, forcing his Auntie Pamela (Benita Hughes) to raise a conflicted and angry young man. While Auntie Pamela leans on her faith, Barry is disenchanted, wondering what kind of God would “take his mother and his father” at the same time. Later, when happiness in the
form of a promising job offer arrives, things get even more complicated. While he angrily rejects Auntie Pamela’s request to read letters his had father sent over the years, Barry’s juggling a girlfriend and another woman with whom he’s fallen in love. An unexpected pregnancy brings more complications for Barry, and his actions leave everyone afraid of what’s to come. The general contours of “My Father ’s Son” brings to the screen the sometimes-rocky path traversed by men and their fathers in what some psychologists call one of the most complex relationships in a man’s life – that of father and son. It’s a relationship that can affect others, and unless Barry gets the closure he needs, it could have a devastating impact on all of the women in his life and a newborn baby. “Unrequited Love,” and “My Father’s Son,” also underscore the resurgence of the short film that accompanied feature-length movies in theaters decades ago. Pixar remains the only major studio that routinely airs original short films to go along with its feature-length movies. Char’Actors, a company of artists dedicated to acting and filmmaking and an objective to advance careers and create opportunities for members to write, produce, and direct their own works, and 25th Frame Films are jumping into the genre with other promising shorts, including “Dilemma,” a drama in which Mahmud-Bey said should reach completion soon. “Dilemma” is a story about a woman named Lisa (Shannon Weiss) who suffers from schizophrenia. Lisa controls the condition well with her medication, but all of that changes when her brother, Joseph (Rayan Lawerance), moves in with her. When Lisa realizes that her brother is planning to get married, Lisa stops taking her medicine and chaos ensues. What comes next is a dilemma for Lisa, Joseph and Joanne (Warren), his fiancée. While Char’Actors and 25th Frame Films are scheduled to go into pre-production on another film titled, “Thought,” the companies are expected to release a 7-episode web series titled “Interface,” which Mahmud-Bey (continued in last 2 columns)
EXCLUSIVE: Black Press Screens Two Films Headed for Major Festivals...continued said contains a rare multi-cultural cast with a demographic that pleases those from 12 to 70.
“I will find a way or make one,” Mahmud-Bey stated.
Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change Demand Vulnerable Working Families Be Prioritized in Transition off of Gas Local/National News Sacramento – On the heels of news reporting that the CPUC is launching a rulemaking process to manage a transition away from gas, community leaders from across California rallied on the steps of the Capitol to launch a statewide campaign aimed at powering up clean energy and powering down dirty gas to protect working families. As an immediate first step, the “Regenerate California” campaign is calling on state leaders, state agencies, and utilities to ensure that any transition away from gas plants prioritizes environmental justice communities, and vulnerable workers. “Between fires and smog days, gas plants suck the life out of the frontline communities who live near them,” said Allen Hernandez, Executive Director for the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. “This is about protecting working families – particularly communities of color – that live near these dirty gas plants.” Renewables like solar, wind, geothermal, energy efficiency, and battery storage are more cost effective than gas and will continue to become cheaper OR reduce in price – representing a far better alternative to protect the health of working families and California’s economic sustainability. “Gas plants are costing our communities their health, and they represent a waste of consumers’ money and communities’ funding resources,” said Shana Lazerow, Legal Director for Communities for a Better Environment. “We know that communities and the planet have to stop burning fossil fuels, and any investment in new or continuing gas is money committed to stranded assets, when it should be targeted at clean energy, energy efficiency, storage and
other clean alternatives that build resilience and clean air in our mostimpacted communities.” “Our state is already committing to a full transition – with a historic policy to move into a 100% renewable future and now a rulemaking process to transition off of gas,” said Jose Torres, Energy Equity Program Manager for the California Environmental Justice Alliance. “Instead of clinging to a fading gas industry, we should be focusing on developing a strategy to ensure the working families impacted the most by the harmful effects of these gas plants are taken care of and their communities are the first to receive the benefits of a clean and renewable economy.” California does not need gas to meet the state’s energy demand, and it is inconsistent with the state’s air quality and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. According to expert modeling, California could still reliably meet its energy needs if 28 gas plants in California were taken offline. Gas plants represent a barrier to not only providing access to clean energy for frontline communities, but also to California’s commitments to become a 100% clean energy state by 2045. “In the last year, local communities have shown decision-makers that fossil fuels are no longer acceptable, and utilities in response have opted for clean energy instead of gas plants,” said Luis Amezcua, Senior Campaign Representative for the Sierra Club. “These projects have created clean energy careers where workers earn family-sustaining wages and benefits. We have a big opportunity to build a clean energy future that prioritizes workers, vulnerable communities, and reliability.”
Sen. Mark Warner Raises Concerns About Trump’s Sincerity toward Black America...continued up under the threat of perjury. It’s a strange time.” When asked what effect the impeachment trial would have on the 2020 election, particularly if Trump isn’t removed from office, Wagner said he wasn’t sure. “If the impeachment vote does not go forward, I don’t know how you can claim complete vindication if you’ve got relevant people with relevant information who never had a chance to testify,” Wagner stated. “The one thing Americans know from first-hand experience or watching TV is that, in a trial, you present your witness and present documents. If people who were in the room are not given a chance to testify, not just Bolton but Mulvaney, if the president’s version of the facts is true, have Mulvaney testify,” he said. Wagner also was asked whether Senate Republicans fear Trump more than they do Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky). “I think they fear the president. Mitch McConnell is a very smart, practical, strategist. You don’t hear Mitch McConnell, even when he disagrees with one of his members, go out and publicly attack him,” Wagner stated. “One thing about Donald Trump, there’s no question he will attack anyone who disagrees with him.” In echoing his Senate colleague, Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Wagner said African Americans should pause before giving Trump the accolades the president craves from the Black community. “I would acknowledge that the president, more so Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), took the first step on criminal justice reform, but it was only the first step,” Wagner stated.
“There is low unemployment, but we’ve not seen a diminishing of the racial wealth gap. What we’ve not seen is that it took months literally after the money ran out for HBCUs to get their funds replaced. The First Choice Act, he didn’t’ make that a priority,” Wagner said. He added: “The president’s tone and comments about systemic racism in this country, I don’t think he acknowledged that. I don’t believe there’s been any plan laid up by this administration on how you address the racial wealth gap, how you promote more minority businesses, how you take the next step up in criminal justice reform. “I think the African American community understands that, if anything, you then hear these disparaging comments about countries in Africa whether it’s attacking great leaders like John Lewis and Elijah Cummings. I think I can speak more to the African American community in Virginia where Black people come up to me all the time and say to me to stay on this. I don’t feel like the focus has been genuine. “If anything, you have nothing from this administration on voting rights. The cutbacks on voting rights, and all of these claims about voter fraud, I believe, in many ways, is code to try to limit voting opportunities. Almost the majority of the Russian propaganda efforts were geared at Black America to try and discourage them from voting. “Fake websites that were supposed to be about Black Lives Matter coming out of Russia, and you still have this president almost refuse to acknowledge the ongoing threat that Putin poses in 2020.”
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LIFESTYLE NEWS/ADVERTISING/RELIGION
FILM REVIEW: The Rhythm Section Blake Lively and Sterling K. Brown star in Paramount Pictures’ “The Rhythm Section.” By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic
Sterling K. Brown They tried to conjure the spirits of La Femme Nikita and Atomic Blonde. They didn’t try hard enough. Tangier, Marseilles, New York, Madrid… Blood is spilled and bodies are found in apartments, houses and buses on several continents in this revenge mystery/thriller. What’s all the commotion? Two-hundred thirty-nine passengers perish during a plane crash. An investigative journalist, Keith Proctor (Raza Jaffrey, Homeland), tracks down a member of one of the families who died on flight NE027. Stephanie Patrick (Blake Lively, The Town), a drug addict and a prostitute, is shocked to learn that the tragic incident was the result of a bomb. Proctor knows who’s responsible. He knows the players. Stephanie: “Why did you come for me?” Proctor: “You’re another victim. You’re just not dead yet.” Before anyone can, say, “Where is my Glock 19?” the lady of the night is training with a mysterious ex-MI6 agent Boyd (Jude Law) to become familiar with the fine arts of espionage, weapons and assassination. Memories of her mom, dad and siblings haunt her. She’s seeks vengeance. Unfortunately, her skills and killer instincts don’t match up with her will. Is she even capable? Novelist Mark Burnell turned his bestselling book into a screenplay. Not much is lost in the screen adaptation. Stephanie, as the unlikely protagonist, does just enough to pull you into her plight. You’ll want to see if she can step up and do the unconscionable to the deplorables. Pity her transformation from hooker to slayer in a 30-day window doesn’t add up. It’s an unlikely transformation, implausible, improbable at best. If she had started out as a former spy, soldier,
markswoman, decathlete— something—you might believe she could turn herself into a fight machine. There is nothing on view that shows she can do the job. The film embraces her ineptness, making it part of her persona. But her bumbling executions wear thin fast. It’s a device that might have worked in the novel. On screen, she just looks feeble. Guiding the actors and tech crew through the process is Reed Morano, the Emmywinning director of the very evocative Prime Video series The Handsmaid’s Tale and Starz’s show Power. She made a name for herself as a cinematographer with TV projects (Beyoncé Lemonade). Evidence of her visual flare is in the film’s look and footage. Shots of international cities and landscapes (cinematographer Sean Bobbitt, 12 Years A Slave) look spectacular. The camera loves close-ups of characters, chest and up. Jittery, arty camerawork follows Stephanie as she runs down streets. Overall color choices (art director Didac Bono), costumes (Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh, The Fall), production design (Tom Conroy) and set decoration (Crispian Sallis) are unquestionable and fit the locations and genre. Jude Law and Blake Lively star in Paramount Pictures’ “The Rhythm Section.” If this film wanted to be included in the same breath as top espionage movies (e.g. Bourne Identity, Carlos) or impress action/thriller fans, it needed intriguing action scenes with dazzling choreography. Fights, gun battles, car chases—those are the staples of these types of films, and unless you get them right, or climb to new heights, they become liabilities. Stephanie’s exploits are never amazing, uncanny. The
COMMENTARY: Young voters are going to be key to winning 2020 By Dan Glickman and Alan Solomont
Campaigns go where the votes are, and it’s still true that older voters are more reliable voters, especially in midterm and off-year elections. But increasing youth participation can have a tremendous impact on elections at all levels. And research tells us that voting is habit-forming. Those who begin to vote early are more likely to vote often and throughout their lives. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA Politics is in realignment. And perhaps the most underappreciated change is this: Based on recent research at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life, young voters, ages 1829, played a significant role in the 2018 midterms and are poised to shape elections in 2020 and beyond. For decades, this age bracket has turned out at lower rates than older voters, particularly in midterm elections. While experts have often attributed this to apathy, a complicated set of reasons may explain low turnout, including barriers to access,
suppression, waning civic education and historic disadvantages. Despite these headwinds, 2018 marked a turning point. In 2018, the youth vote increased in all 42 states for which youth voting data is available, according to the analysis by researchers at Tufts’ Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). Based on this available data, which represents 94% of the American youth population, Tisch College researchers (continued in next 2 columns)
Sterling K. Brown and Blake Lively
Raza Jaffrey exception may be the climax of the film, which upon afterthought is ironic and cathartic. Blake Lively is a strong actress, which she evidenced in the movie The Town. However, she never rises to this occasion, or brings her menacing up to a level that would threaten anybody. Anne Parillaud did in Luc Besson’s La Femme Nikita. She blazed a trail. The other actress who bitch-slapped the genre is Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde. Her interpretation of Lorraine Broughton, an undercover MI6 agent, is classic. That character is a badass killer who can take a bullet with the best of them, then gun you down. Since Lively never takes her role to that edge, the entire film suffers. Raza Jaffrey fairs well as the brave journalist. Jude Law has been better in other films and does little to leave his mark on the rogue agent. There is a scary calmness to Tawfeek Barhom’s (Mary Magdalene) portrayal as the suspect Reza. Sterling K. Brown, as an information go-between tied to terrorists and spy agencies, doesn’t make his character stand out. This is the kind of role actors like Denzel Washington, with his acting bravura, would make unforgettable. It should be noted that the
film’s basic theme of terrorist bombings has an anti-Arab overtone that is hard to shake. Even if a lot of the most evil players are non-Muslim, still, something doesn’t feel right. As the film careens towards its ending, 1h 49 min rolls by pretty quickly (editor Joan Sobel, Nocturnal Animals). Were it not for an incessant series of flashbacks of the Patrick family to remind audiences of Stephanie’s torment, when really Lively’s pained facial expressions are adequate, the film’s pacing would be just about right. You stay engaged for the most part. Waiting and waiting for those scenes that will separate this movie from the next. They never arrive. It’s said that the difference between modern dance and ballet is that one is all about the movement and the other is about position and image. Reed Morano is accustomed to shooting series that are all about the lasting visual impression. Thrillers tend to be more about actions and mindboggling incidents. If Morano can make that adjustment, with her strong sense of design and affinity for drama, her future films in this genre would be more fun to watch. Visit NNPA News Wire Film Critic Dwight Brown at DwightBrownInk.com and BlackPressUSA.com.
COMMENTARY: Young voters are going to be key to winning 2020...continued estimate 28.2% of young people nationwide voted in 2018 — more than double the national youth turnout in 2014. Turnout among college students — an important subset of the youth vote — was even more impressive in 2018, at 40.3%. Research also showed that young voters preferred Democrat House candidates by 35 points, a massive margin that helped Democrats win back the House and far exceeded the highest gap
of 27 points from 2008. National statistics set the scene, but the stories on the ground are even more compelling. Both parties have long tried to activate young voters, but with limited success. In 2018, however, Katie Porter, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine who won California’s 45th congressional district, hired an organizer specifically for campus ( continued on page 8)
“Change Me, Oh God… Make Me Whole Jesus!” By: Lou Yeboah “... Wash me through and through. Create in me a clean heart so that I may worship You. Do it for me, Lord ¬ Change me!” [Change Me – Tamela Mann]. I tell you, we all have to make this our sincere, daily prayer: Oh God, Change me! Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. Dig deep in me; show me where I've failed and gone astray. Expose my pride, anger, stubbornness and sin. Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Have mercy upon
Lou Yeboah me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and (continued in next 2 columns)
“Change Me, Oh God… Make Me Whole Jesus!”...continued done this evil in thy sight. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Transform me into the image of Jesus. For Your name’s sake, Lord, do in me what has to be done. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen. [Psalm 51:10-12; Psalms 139: 23-24; 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 13:8, 2 Corinthians 13:8]. I tell you, when you become aware of how great your sin is, you quickly realize that you are in desperate need of a God who is greater than those sins. A God who can remove your guilt and forgive you for all of eternity. There may be some of you reading this and you’ve never really considered how much sin there may be in your life. And I get that, because if you haven’t had an encounter with the presence of God, how would you even know? But I believe that the people who are most likely to pray this prayer like Isaiah did are the people who live with an awareness of their sin and an understanding of His grace. If that’s where you’re at, then you won’t be afraid to pray this dangerous prayer, “Change Me Oh, Lord….Make me whole Jesus! Make me over I pray! I’m ready for change. I’m so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am a mass of contradictions; I don’t want to be, but I am. I preach a gospel of peace, but my life isn’t always driven by peace. I talk about a Jesus who alone can fully satisfy the soul, but I am often not satisfied. I celebrate a theology of amazing grace, but I often react in ungratefulness. And if I rest in God’s control, why do I seek it for myself? Even in moments when I think I am prepared, I end up doing what I didn’t want to do. There is this law operating inside of me. When I step out with a desire to do good, evil follows me wherever I go. There are times when I feel like a prisoner, held against my will. So, have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love, according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions and my sin is always before me. I embrace the rescue that could only be found in You.” [Romans 7]. “The days are surely coming,
says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt – a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. [Jeremiah 31:31-34]. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” [Romans 8:1-4]. Praise be to Him always that though we were once “dead in the trespasses and sins; God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ” [Ephesians 2:1-5]. Praise be to Him and to Jesus our deliverer always. Singing: “I know I've been changed, the angels in Heaven done signed my name...” [I Know I've Been Changed -La Shun Pace]. “...I've been healed, freed, delivered, and right now is the moment, today, I've been changed, and I have waited for this moment to come, and I won't let it pass me by; so I say, I won't go back, can't go back, to the way it used to be. No more chains, fear, my past is over…!” [I Won’t Go Back – William McDowell].
Witness For Justice #980
Imagining a New World Together at EAD Madison Mayhew Justice and Peace Policy Fellow As the Justice and Peace Policy Fellow, I’ve had a unique opportunity to expand my policy advocacy and organizing experience within the environmental justice space. I have seen firsthand the powerful response of youth climate activists, witnessed the passion of environmental groups advocating for change and have personally felt the need for faithful leadership in these spaces. We know from recent climate research, including climate related disasters, we have limited time to address the surmounting issue of our warming planet. “We look for — and speed the coming of — the new heavens and a new earth, where justice is at home” (2 Pet. 3:12,13). As people of faith, we believe in the moral call to care for creation and love thy neighbor, while also playing an important role of envisioning what is possible. Amid consistent justice violations by this administration, how can we fuel ourselves and our work while dreaming of a better world for us all? Every year in late spring, Ecumenical Advocacy Days brings together individuals from across the country to worship together, learn new skills for advocacy, and attend workshops on various issues. The theme of EAD this year is
“Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored,” specifically highlighting the intersection of environmental and economic justice. Together, we will explore the current climate issues facing communities around the globe, while learning how to sustain ourselves toward a hopeful vision of restoration and healing for all people and creation. While the current administration continues to deny climate science, rollback significant environmental protections and support industry over people, I come back to the natural hope built in imagination. In her book, Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Happenings, Kaitlin B. Curtice writes, “We hold hope and despair, one in each arm, and we cradle them close to our chest because they both have something important to say at each moment.” At Ecumenical Advocacy Days, we will wrestle with the despair of the climate crisis, mourning the state of our world, and hope for a brighter future for all. Whether you’re new to environmental advocacy, a seasoned activist, or want to gain new skills, EAD is a great opportunity to learn, share and dream in community. Registration and information can be found at advocacydays.org. I hope to see you there!
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Upset parents declare state of emergency to improve schooling for Black kids ROLLING OUT — “For years now, this district has not seen or served African American, Black kids,” Golddie Williams said at a district school board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, according to the East Bay Times. Williams, an active parent in the group, has a daughter who attends El Cerrito High School. “That all changes tonight. There is no more time for consideration. The time is now. It’s time they see us.” By N. Ali Early, RollingOut.com
“If we don’t change the expectations for the students from the teachers, the administrators, the parents — from everyone — nothing’s going to change,” said California East Bay parent Golddie Williams. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA A group of parents in California’s East Bay declared a state of emergency and is seeking $7.2 million to upend an education gap that has become glaringly apparent in Northern California’s West Contra Costa Unified School District. “For years now, this district has not seen or served African American, Black kids,” Golddie Williams said at a district school board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, according to the East Bay Times. Williams, an active parent in the group, has a daughter who attends El Cerrito High School. “That all changes tonight. There is no more time for consideration. The time is now. It’s time they see us.” The collective of parents is made up of members who serve the district’s African American Site Advisory Team. Subsequent to receiving the demands from the parents, the board approved the proposed resolution. The immediate plan, according to the East Bay Times, is to shift monies allocated from
student programs to services that will accommodate African American students in need. The district agreed to incorporate the recommendations as soon as next year. It is unclear whether the plans will proceed in 2021 or when school resumes after the summer break. “If we don’t change the expectations for the students from the teachers, the administrators, the parents — from everyone — nothing’s going to change,” Williams said. “The expectation has to be that this is unacceptable.” The $7.2 million that the parents’ group requested for 5,000 African American students will include an office within the district that will serve as a support center for students and their families. In addition, parents asked that tutoring and mentoring programs be implemented, along with a culturally relevant curriculum that has a greater emphasis on African American history and culture. This post originally appeared in RollingOut.com.
3 Steps To Protect Your Mental Health After Traumatic News...continued from page 4 ambitious, and had a strong social network, she was dealing with a very personal battle familiar to many of us: managing loss and grief. In our quest to understand what drives people to commit to suicide, we must first take a look at the struggles thatled up to the tragedy. Reports indicate that Washington’s mother had recently passed away after a long painful battle with cancer; the loss became increasingly difficult to manage and grief consumed this young woman. To understand how loss can turn into allconsuming grief, we must first differentiate the two. Loss vs Grief Loss is often associated with death. But loss can also include illness, the loss of a job, divorce or positive changes such as a promotion, a move, or marriage. Grief is the emotional process we experience as a result of the loss. There are five stages of grief widely acknowledged by mental health practitioners that were first proposed by Elisabeth KüblerRoss in her 1969 book “On Death and Dying” and they are as follows: 1. Denial and Isolation Our first instinct is to deny the reality of our loss. We block out the words and hide from the facts as a defense mechanism to buffer our immediate shock. It is a temporary response that helps us get through the first wave of pain. 2. Anger As denial and isolation become increasingly difficult to maintain, the reality and pain of the situation re-emerges. We begin to express our pain as anger; an emotion that makes us feel less vulnerable. The anger is often directed toward our lost loved one, which in turn makes us feel guilty and thus makes us even
angrier with those still around us. 3. Bargaining This is a vain expression of hope that the bad news we have received isreversible; we begin seeking ways to avoid having to accept the bad thing that has happened in our life. 4. Depression There are two types of depression associated with mourning. The first one is a reaction to the implications relating to the loss (i.e., sadness, loneliness, regret). The second type of depression is more subtle and private and involves our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. 5. Acceptance This stage is marked by withdrawal and calm. It is not a period of depression, but one focused on a return of stability to our life. We are ready and actively involved in moving on to the next phase of our lives. The grief stages listed above are commonly experienced by people suffering from loss. The five stages can occur in any order and each stage can vary in intensity and longevity. Therefore, there should be no shame or stigma associated with the expression of these commonly accepted human emotions. Society often does not afford us the time needed to move through each stage organically and thus some never reach the acceptance stage of mourning and may never move beyond their denial or anger. If you find yourself “stuck” in a grief stage, counseling and psychotherapy can play an integral role in helping you process the pain and continue moving forward in the grieving process. Visit the BlackDoctor.org Mental Health center for more helpful articles and tips.
COMMENTARY: Young voters are going to be key to winning 2020..continued from page 7
California Influencers Join State’s Campaign as ‘Census Ambassadors’...continued
outreach and campaigned on college campuses in the area. In April 2018, Porter’s campaign had been listed in the Youth Electoral Significance Index, produced by Tisch College’s CIRCLE, as one of the top congressional races where young people could make the biggest impact, because of its youth population, prevalence of colleges, voter registration rates, historic turnout rates and turnout patterns where young people historically vote differently than older voters. Indeed, turnout in precincts on or near the UC Irvine campus surged in 2018, and outreach among young people has been credited as one reason for her victory. Sen. Jon Tester ’s win in Montana and Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s primary victory in the Massachusetts 7th District were also powered by youth turnout, according to research from CIRCLE. Campaigns go where the votes are, and it’s still true that older voters are more reliable voters, especially in midterm and off-year elections. But increasing youth participation can have a tremendous impact on elections at all levels. And research tells us that voting is habit-forming. Those who begin to vote early are more likely to vote often and throughout their lives. One election cycle isn’t a trend, but youth activists are certainly trendsetters when it comes to driving national conversations around public policy. On issues ranging from climate change to gun violence to voter suppression, young people are speaking up and encouraging their peers to register and vote, as we saw most recently during the climate strikes. There is also increasing evidence that colleges and universities are getting involved. A recent report by Tisch College’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education found that half of colleges that responded are using their college-voting data to guide campus conversations about engagement, and nearly 60% are using that data to mobilize voters. College campuses have always been hotbeds of student political activism, but the rate of engagement from these voters in 2018 is historically large. This can be attributed, at least in part, to colleges and universities investing in the civic development of their students by embedding political and policy discussions in classroom learning, encouraging nonpartisan voter registration and helping students confront consistent barriers to electoral participation (such as providing information about where and when to vote). This is happening, for example, at James Madison University in Virginia; De Anza College, a community college in Cupertino, California; and the University of Texas at Austin. As we head into 2020, both parties should focus more of their efforts on young voters. Their importance is often overlooked and dismissed by party leaders
in California. Additional partnerships will be announced throughout the campaign.
who assume their votes are “in the bag” for Democrats, or “gone forever” for Republicans. Young people, who are less likely to respond to surveys, may be underrepresented in polls leading up to the election, especially if turnout remains high. Campaigns that base their outreach on these polls are taking a big risk if they ignore the importance of engaging with young people. Both parties should get serious about courting this emerging part of the electorate, and that means seeking and valuing their input more and involving them in campaigns, or even encouraging them to run campaigns of their own. Democrats shouldn’t take the current preference among young voters for granted. Young voters are suspicious of political parties, and their loyalty to either party is not particularly set. At least, not yet. Republicans have a steep hill to climb when it comes to capturing more of the youth vote, but it is worth the effort. Donald Trump’s Republican Party has a strategy aimed at turning out a higher percentage of older voters, who tend to vote conservative. But there will be a Republican Party long after President Trump, and if that party hopes to compete, it will need to persuade younger voters to support its candidates. Republicans may do particularly well if they focus on younger voters with libertarian tendencies. One possible reason, according to CIRCLE, is that young people are dissatisfied with the high amount of political polarization the United States has seen since the 2016 election. If the GOP is committed to reaching new voters and trains its eye on this widely distributed and growing demographic, it may be forced to moderate its agenda and move more toward the middle of the political spectrum. Young voters in general hold more liberal views on nearly every issue than the current Trump-led Republican party ideology. But as previously noted, young people are also not keen to identify with the Democratic party in particular. If they break from party dogma and adopt more moderate positions on issues such as climate change, the GOP might be surprised at the willingness of young voters to listen to their pitch for support. This may also put pressure on Democrats to take young people even more seriously and better respond to their demands for action on climate change and other issues. However the data is interpreted by either party, the mere fact that this many young voters are engaging in the democratic process is a sign of future strength compared with the current national political frailty. With the passage of time, young Americans will inherit this country and its experiment in selfgovernance. To see them making their voices heard now gives us both hope. This article originally appeared in The Atlanta Voice.
California Influencers Join State’s Campaign as ‘Census Ambassadors’ Local/National News
SACRAMENTO – The California For All: Census 2020 Campaign welcomes four Census Ambassadors to help educate and empower the hardest-to-count Californians to take part in the upcoming 2020 Census. The following influencers have committed to leveraging their own voices and platforms to support the Census campaign: Danny Trejo (@officialdannytrejo), actor and entrepreneur Ashlee Marie Preston (@ashleemariepreston), media personality, journalist and activist, the first transgender woman to become editor-in-chief of a national publication Cristela Alonzo (@cristela9), star of the ABC sitcom Cristela and the first Latina woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own U.S. primetime comedy Rian Buhacoff (@disabledpunk), transgender, non-binary, and disabled activist
Click here for their biographies and social media profiles. These ambassadors, who were selected for their ability to reach the hardest-to-count communities in California, will be using their influence on social media channels to encourage their audiences to fill out their census form. “We’re extremely thankful to have such well-known and trusted voices join us as champions for a complete count in California,” said Ditas Katague, Director of the California Complete Count – Census 2020 Office. “We have a historic opportunity to secure a bright future for California, and it’s exciting to see the support to ensure the hardestto-count Californians complete the 2020 Census.” The Census Ambassadors will join a historically diverse coalition made up of hundreds of local, regional, and statewide partner organizations to help reach the hardest-to-count populations (continued in next 2 columns)
The California Complete Count – Census 2020 Office Once each decade, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to count every person in the United States. The next enumeration will be April 1, 2020, and will be the first to rely heavily on online responses. California leaders have
invested $187.2 million toward a statewide outreach and communication campaign. For more information, please go to https:// californiacensus.org/. DATA: To see data on the hard-tocount populations in cities, counties, congressional and legislative districts in California, please visit: https:// census.ca.gov/htcfactsheets/ Visit californiacensus.org for more information.
The Essence and Beauty of Black Women in America By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Black women are some of the most amazing females on the planet. There are many fraudulent images and concepts about Black women in American culture, where they are considered angry, hard to talk to and unintelligent. The image of Black women as a B, gives everyone in the country, the impression that the majority of our women will curse you out, and are always ready to fight. These inaccurate descriptions of Black women give young Black girls a negative impressive of themselves, their culture, and race. When they are constantly being bombarded with foolishness on the radio with hip hop, and reality television, it makes Black women appear silly. But for decades Black women have achieved phenomenal accomplishments and achieving the goal of sharing this information requires Black Media to lead the way, by exposing the truth to America and the world. Shonda Rhimes, the most powerful show-maker in Hollywood says, “What we are is truth tellers, change agents, and troublemakers – in the best way. We’re agitating. And advocating. Standing on the shoulders of a long line of resourceful, and resilient Black women. And preparing the next generation to take on the mantle, with their own kind of activism.” Black women have always understood that there was racial discrimination, but they also were discriminated against because of their gender. Black women, and women in general, knew they had to fight and still nurture and take care of their children, and their man. Black women are magicians, and they were always working, and more women are graduating from college than ever before. The essence of Black women is they are survivors, with purpose as their common denominator. They take care of business, and they get the job done. “There are also countless women beyond the headlines doing the work every day without any of the fanfare,” says Amber Scott of the Black Enterprise. There are always Black women like
The essence of Black women is they are survivors, with purpose as their common denominator. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)
Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, whose contributions are too numerous to count, and are using their influence to promote other Black women. “There is DJ Beverly Bond, who’s gathered up the sprinkles of Black Girl Magic to show the world how much Black girls do indeed rock.” says Amber Scott. Not only are Black women some of the smartest on the planet, they are also the prettiest. In December 2019, Black women held five of the biggest beauty pageant titles in the United States and the world. “When Miss Jamaica, Toni-Ann Singh, was crowned Miss World in London, she joined an impressive roster of Black women who hold some of the world’s most prestigious pageant titles,” says Tara Law of the NY Times. The prestigious pageant titles were: 1. Zozibini Tunzi as Miss World, 2. Cheslie Kryst as Miss USA, 3. Raliegh Garris as Miss Teen USA, 4. Zozibini Tunzi as Miss Universe, and 5. Nia Franklin as Miss America (who is scheduled to crown her successor on Dec. 19). It is the first time that Black women have held all five of these titles at once. Black women have a troubled history with race, when it comes to beauty pageants in America. The wins were very difficult for Blacks to get, because racism played a major part in every judge’s decision. But Black women never gave up, and many of the contestants considered themselves freedom fighters. In almost every field Black women achieved — and they never stopped fighting. Truth tellers, change agents, and troublemakers, Black women were advocating, agitating to break down the walls. Black women are the most beautiful women on the planet, they are queens, and we must edify them with our love.
Black America’s Housing Crisis: More Renters Than Homeowners, Homeless Population Jumps 12 %...continued from page 3 With nagging disparities in income, family wealth, unemployment and more – the millions of people working multiple jobs, and/or living paycheck to paycheck, are often just one paycheck away from financial disaster. Add predatory lending on highcost loans like payday or overdraft fees, or the weight of medical debt or student loans, when financial calamity arrives, it strikes these consumers harder and longer than others who have financial cushions. And lest we forget, housing discrimination in home sales, rentals, insurance and more continue to disproportionately affect Black America despite the Fair Housing Act, and other federal laws intended to remove discrimination from the marketplace. The real question in 2020 is, ‘What will communities and the nation do about it?’ For Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor of AfricanAmerican studies at Princeton University and author of the new book, “Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership”, federal enforcement of its own laws addressing discrimination and acknowledging the inherent tugof-war wrought from the tension of public service against the real estate industry’s goal of profit, there’s little wonder why so many
public-private partnerships fail to serve both interests. In a recent Chicago Tribune interview, Professor Taylor explained her view. “You don’t need a total transformation of society to create equitable housing for people,” said Taylor. “We have come to believe that equitable housing is just some weird thing that can’t happen here, and the reality is that we have the resources to create the kinds of housing outcomes that we say we desire.” “The way to get that has everything to do with connecting the energy on the ground to a different vision for our society — one that has housing justice, equity and housing security at the heart of it,’ Taylor continued. “The resources and the money are there, but there’s a lack of political will from the unfortunate millionaire class that dominates our politics… I think, given the persistence of the housing crisis in this country, we have to begin to think in different ways about producing housing that is equitable and actually affordable in the real-life, lived experiences of the people who need it.” Amen, Professor Taylor. Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s communications deputy director. She can be reached at charlene.crowell@re sponsiblelending.org.