Vol. 50 No. 7
June 6, 2019 - June 12, 2019
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)
NAREB Takes Fight for Black Homeownership to Congressional Hearing Hicks tells lawmakers: Black-White 'economic divide' was created by U. S. Government By Hazel Trice Edney
After hours of testimony before the House Finance Committee's Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, witnesses raise their hands in response to a question on whether homeownership discrimination against Blacks continues today. Seated left to right are: Alanna McCargo, vice president for Housing Finance Policy, Urban Institute; Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president, Center for Responsible Lending; Joseph Nery, president, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals; Jeff Hicks, president/CEO; National Association of Black Real Estate Brokers (NAREB); Carmen Castro, managing housing counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership; Joanne Poole, liaison for the National Association of Realtors; and Joel Griffith, research fellow, Financial Regulations, The Heritage Foundation. PHOTO: Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The rate of Black homeownership in America - now at 41.1 percent, according to 2019 U. S. Census numbers - is even lower than it was when the U. S. Fair Housing Act was signed into law 51 years ago on April 11, 1968. This means Black homeownership is 32.1 percentage points lower than that of Whites, which stands at 73.2 percent. It also means Black homeownership is 6.3 percentage points lower than that of LatinoAmericans, which stands at 47.4 percent. These are just a few of the facts presented to a recent U. S. Congressional hearing by homeownership advocates. The hearing, held by the House Finance Committee's Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, was the first modern day hearing of its kind - intended to discover the barriers to homeownership for people of color. "Federal housing regulators and agencies have aggressively pursued lending practices and policies that make access to homeownership more challenging for Black Americans. It is against this backdrop that I give my testimony," Jeff Hicks, president/ CEO of the National Association of Black Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), testified to lawmakers at the hearing. "Our nation has a very complicated and checkered history with providing equal and equitable access to homeownership to Black Americans. At the end of World War II, when Black Americans sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom, dignity and human rights, the United States federal government created an economic divide between Blacks and Whites." Hicks described how Black veterans and their families were "denied the multigenerational, enriching impact of home ownership and economic security that the G.I. Bill conferred on a majority of White veterans, their children,
and their grandchildren." He concluded that the "unequal implementation of the G.I. Bill, along with federal government policies and practices at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), including the redlining of Black neighborhoods, were leveled against Black veterans" while at the same time the government financed the construction of suburbs and provided subsidized mortgage financing for Whitesonly. This scenario "set the stage for today's wealth and homeownership gap statistics," Hicks said. The hearing, led by Housing Subcommittee Chair Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr. (D-Mo.), marked the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), signed into law one week after the April 4 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. President Lyndon B. Johnson described the road to the 1968 passage as a "long and stormy trip" after it failed three times. Together, the testimony of the 72year-old NAREB - the oldest organization represented - and the string of witnesses at the 21st Century Congressional hearing, revealed that the storm is not nearly over. "We have not simply failed to make progress; we are losing ground. And we cannot continue to go backward," Alanna McCargo, vice president for Housing Finance Policy, Urban Institute, stressed the urgency of the moment. The Urban Institute was founded by President Johnson in 1968 to focus on "the problems of America's cities and their people and to inform social and economic policy interventions that would help fight the War on Poverty," she described. The witnesses gave facts and anecdotes describing why new legislation and homeownership policies are needed. Among the proposals: The passage of The American Dream Down Payment Savings
NAREB President/CEO Jeff Hicks testifies before the Congressional hearing. PHOTO: Hazel Trice Edney
NAREB President/CEO Jeff Hicks answers questions from members of Congress. PHOTO: Hazel Trice Edney Plan, a proposal with bipartisan support, which would allow prospective homebuyers to save money in an authorized account, where the savings could grow and be removed for the specified purpose of a tax-free down payment for purchasing a home. A fairer mortgage and underwriting process in which borrowers meet a minimum threshold for approval and all interest rates and costs are the same for everyone; regardless of race; including loan level equality, approval rates, pricing and terms for borrowers - without adjustments for neighborhoods, zip codes or census tracts. Accountability for non-bank financial institutions such as the examination their lending practices to ensure fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory origination, pricing, and terms. This would also include greater accountability and modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act to eliminate loopholes that limit access to mortgage credit to existing and potential Black homeowners. Overall promotion of homeownership as a High Priority for Public Policymakers. Equal and equitable access to mainstream mortgage credit as prospective Black homeowners have been trapped in predatory mortgage schemes or by an absolute denial of access to home loans. Historically unequal access to credit for people of color was repeated as a key problem during the hearing. "Wide access to credit is critical for building family wealth, closing the racial wealth gap, and
for the housing market overall, which in turn, contributes significantly to our overall economy," Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president of the Center for Responsible Lending, told the Committee. "Today's hearing is a good step toward acknowledging this history and presents the potential to create opportunities to address it." The other four witnesses were Joseph Nery, president, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals; Carmen Castro, managing housing counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership; Joanne Poole, liaison for the National Association of Realtors and Joel Griffith, research fellow, Financial Regulations, The Heritage Foundation. Bi-partisan lawmakers on the subcommittee listened intently then fired questions and remarks. When U. S. Rep. Al Green (DTexas) asked the witnesses to raise their hands if they "believe that invidious discrimination has been a significant reason for the inability for African-Americans to achieve wealth in this country...to this very day", all seven witnesses extended their hands into the air. "I'm grateful that you've done this because we've been trying to build a record to let the world know that we still have discrimination," Green said. "Our original sin was discrimination. To be more specific racism...institutionalized racism." Chairman Clay saw eye to eye with the witnesses. "It is clear by (continued on page 3)
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Inmate files complaint alleging rape by federal prison guard Gail Fry Contributor
On May 1, Anabel Fernandez Peralta, an inmate at the Women’s Camp at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville, filed a complaint alleging cruel and unusual punishment, failure to properly supervise, failure to properly investigate and retaliation against former correctional officer Apolonio Gamez (Gamez) and unnamed defendants, originating from an incident of nonconsensual sex according to court documents obtained by San Bernardino American News. Inmate Anabel Fernandez Peralta’s (Fernandez) complaint claims in September of 2016, a lieutenant of the Bureau of Prison’s Special Investigative Services at the Women’s Camp at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville was informed of accusations that Gamez “was a sexual predator” posing a risk to inmates in the Food Service Warehouse. The next month on October 7, 2016, a Bureau of Prison’s (BOP) Food Service administrator was told Gamez “was having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.” Five days later on or about October 12, 2016, a handwritten note dated September 29, 2016, was delivered to the BOP Special Investigative Services alleging Gamez was “having inappropriate relations with an inmate” creating an unsafe environment “for the women who work there.’” Fernandez’s complaint accuses BOP officials of doing nothing “to discipline or investigate Gamez” and failed to take action “to protect the inmates despite repeated warnings.” While working in food services at the Women’s Camp at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville from November 29, 2016 to about June 28, 2017, Fernandez’s complaint claims Gamez caught Fernandez “with food items in the storage area” and accused Fernandez of “stealing and threatened” to send her to the hole. According to Fernandez’s complaint, Fernandez knew the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville did not have a a special housing unit, a restricted housing area known as “the hole” realizing Gamez was “threatening to send her away to another BOP facility far away from her family.” “You know I like you, I want to see that body,” Gamez continued reaching “inside Ms. Fernandez’s clothes” touching her breast and pursuing further sexual advances. Gamez then “pulled down Ms. Fernandez’s pants” as Fernandez “backed away.” Gamez then ordered Fernandez to perform oral sex according to
Fernandez’s complaint and due to Fernandez’s fear of being sent to “the hole” far away from her family, Fernandez followed Gamez’s orders. Afterward, Fernandez “wiped her tongue on her bra.” A short time later, Fernandez experienced what she knew to be symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease, causing additional stress and Fernandez became “depressed and anxious” to where she lost sleep, became withdrawn and “afraid to come forward.” Fernandez continued to work in food services afraid of being sent “to another facility far away from her family” and retaliation by officials while she served the remainder of her 51-month prison sentence for conspiracy to make material, false statements in connection with the acquisition of firearms and to export defense articles without a license. Noting a change in Fernandez’s behavior, on or about July 12, 2017, a fellow inmate was able to get Fernandez to confide in her about “the sexual assault” and accompanied by the fellow inmate Fernandez reported it to a BOP official. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General confiscated Fernandez’s bra for DNA testing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI found DNA “consistent with Gamez’s DNA.” An affidavit in support of a criminal Complaint for violation of Title 18, United States Code Section 2243(b), revealed it was on or about August 29, 2017, FBI Special Agent Steven Gale and DOJ Officer of the Inspector General, Special Agent Jennifer Serino (Serino) first interviewed an inmate/witness about the allegations of sexual abuse by Gamez. The FBI and DOJ investigation revealed the first incident involving Gamez occurred on or about September 2016, when Gamez twice sexually abused an inmate serving time at the Women’s Camp at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville. The next known victim was Fernandez, when on or about May 4, 2017, Gamez sexually abused Fernandez. Gamez had his eye on a third victim when on or about June of 2017, at an outside warehouse Gamez exposed himself to another inmate implying his expectation of receiving oral sex. The third victim loudly questioned Gamez and “stormed out of the warehouse” waiting at the vehicle. DOJ Special Agent Serino’s affidavit acknowledged that there were earlier reports of Gamez’ inappropriate sexual behavior. On or about September 6, 2016, a BOP Special Investigation Services Lieutenant was informed by an inmate that Gamez was a “sexual predator” whose actions “placed (continued on page 6)
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The National Newspaper Publishers Association Continues Its Series On Missing Black Women And Girls
Compton Community College District Schedules Special Board Meeting for June 7 at Midnight...continued
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
der 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. The California Community Colleges Chancellor Executive Order 2018-01 is available here. The Compton Community College District Board of Trustees approved Resolution No. 10-162018A at its October 16, 2018 meeting terminating the November 30, 2016 agreement between the El Camino College and Compton
Anessa Reed
Keisha Hayws Prater
Tawny Reed Type the name Tawny Reed in the Google search engine and click on “News.” In doing so, one will find among the results, an obscure 1960s Welsh singer named Tawny Reed and even a headline from the Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom that reads, “The beautiful Turkish wonder you’ve probably never heard of.” What you won’t find is Tawny Reed, the missing 14-year-old Black girl from Reno, Nevada who was last seen on May 1. It’s a recurring theme: An African American female goes missing and there’s no radar too low that she won’t fly beneath. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children– or NCMEC – said the number of reports of missing children made to law enforcement in the United States now totals more than 424,000. Tawny stands five feet tall and weighs about 130 pounds and authorities haven’t described what she was doing at the time of her disappearance or what she may have been wearing. Anessa Reed
Ashantay Jones
Less than two weeks before Tawny disappeared, Aneesa Reed also went missing in Reno. Aneesa [no reported relation to Tawny] is 16 and authorities said she’s five-feet and four inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen on April 26. Across the state in Las Vegas, Ashantay Jones, 17, also disappeared. The five-feet and 11 inches tall, Ashantay reportedly weighs about 135 pounds. Like Tawny, Aneesa and Ashantay, a Google search of Keaisha Hayes-Prater, yields nothing about the missing black teen in the news section. The 13-year-old, who’s listed at five feet tall and 148 pounds, disappeared on May 3 in Columbus, Ohio. Authorities believe she may still be in the local area, but they’re unsure what may have happened to her. Keisha Hayws Prater The alarming number of missing black females counts for a large chunk of disappearances nationwide. Yet, as the crisis continues, media attention remains
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Launch of Mobile App for California Content Standards Educational News
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced the release of the California Department of Education’s (CDE) first-ever mobile app for the California Content Standards, a powerful tool that provides quick, targeted access to standards related to the arts, computer science, health education, history–social science, and mathematics. Content standards are utilized by educators to design the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire for subject areas at each grade level. The California Standards app, designed entirely by CDE staff, can search, filter, and sort content standards to isolate specific content, identify standards that are common across disciplines, and inform decisions around instruction and assessment. “This app is an incredible tool for our educators and parents, empowering them with access, knowledge, and understanding of
these content standards, which are an essential element to the academic success of each and every one of our students in California,” said Thurmond. The launch of the California Standards app is phase 1 of a multiphase plan put in place by CDE. This phase includes 5 of 12 California content standards. In subsequent phases, additional content standards will be included, as well as additional features that will enhance the usefulness of the application to California educators. The California Standards mobile app can be found on the iOS App store, the Android Play store, and the Microsoft store by searching the term “CA Standards.” More information about the app and links to the app stores are on the CDE California Standards Mobile Application website. More information about California Content Standards can be found on the CDE website.
Transforming Leadership Team to Expand Education for Refugee Teenage Girls - A Global Village Project Update Community Education News
ATLANTA – June 4, 2019 – Global Village Project (GVP), the only school in the United States for refugee teenage girls who have had their education interrupted, today announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Pelissero as Director of Academic, Student and Global Affairs. With this new role, the organization furthers its GVP Strategic Plan 2018-2021, the vision of an inclusive stakeholder community of volunteers, parents, alumnae, donors, staff and the community. As Director of Academic, Stu-
dent and Global Affairs, Dr. Amy will focus upon academic affairs of the school while working to broaden educational influence globally; amplify programs for current students and alumnae; and expand community integration. “In 2014, the Nobel Peace prize went to Malala Yousafzai, who was only 17 at the time, for her tireless advocacy to ensure that girls would have the opportunity to be educated. It is the goal of GVP to make this educational vision a reality for young women who have survived their war-torn journeys from their countries to Atlanta, Georgia,” said Dr. Amy Pelissero. Dr. Amy will continue in her present role until the search com(continued in next 2 columns)
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largely diverted. “I worked in Texas as a news anchor and the statistics there are shocking,” said Liz Jeneault, an Emmy-nominated former TV news anchor who once hosted a public affairs show called, “In Focus,” in Texas. Jeneault, who now works as vice president of marketing for Faveable.com, said she believes some girls have fallen victim to human trafficking. “I interviewed professionals from the University of Texas at Austin about how there are an estimated 79,000 child sex trafficking victims in Texas alone,” Jeneault said. “Houston is known to be a hub for trafficking and is unfortunately where black women and girls are roped into the trade,” she said. It’s really quite prophetic that so many African Americans have gone missing and are forgotten [by society], said Phyllis G. Williams, the co-host of Living the Principles Onward. Of course, they will never be forgotten by their friends and loved ones. “Malcolm X said the most dis-
respected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman and the most neglected person in America is the black woman,” Williams said. “This was stated 57 years ago and sadly the words still ring true. Our lack of protection mixed with constant disrespect and neglect contributes to little effort in being found when we are missing,” she said. Ashantay Jones “Many Americans are subconsciously programmed to view black women and girls as promiscuous, angry, and of little overall value, which leads law enforcement, media and others to reason that there’s little need to exhaust the system for someone others believe lack wholesomeness,” said Williams, whose family has endured its own unsolved disappearance. “My aunt Doll Crooks has been missing since the mid-1980s and, after more than 30 years, it appears she’s just another cold case,” Williams said. “I can’t help but wonder if my aunt Doll had blonde hair and blue eyes, while living in an upper-middle class neighborhood, [if] there would have been more detective work [done to find her],” she said Anyone with information about the disappearance of Tawny Reed or Aneesa Reed call the Reno Police Department at 1-775-3342121. For Ashantay Jones, call the Las Vegas Police Department at 1-702-828-3111. For Keaisha Hayes-Prater, call the Columbus Police Department at 1-614-6454545. For information on anyone missing, call 1-800-THE-LOST, or visit www.missingkids.com.
Transforming Leadership Team to Expand Education for Refugee Teenage Girls - A Global Village Project Update...continued mittee selects the next Head of School who will guide the delivery of GVP’s expanded charter. “We are excited about the expansion of our leadership team and have launched a search for a visionary Head of School who will drive this new phase of GVP’s growth and sustainability,” said Ellen Dotts, Board Chair of Global Village Project. “We are committed to finding a transformative leader who embraces and furthers the aspiration: We dream a world. One girl at a time.” 96% of GVP alumnae who complete the three-year program are successfully moving through high school and college. GVP is going from Decatur’s best kept secret to serving as an impactful local and global model for change. For more information, visitwww.globalvillageproject.org. About Global Village Project Global Village Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accredited as a special purpose middle school serving refugee
students. Our program was first imagined in 2009, in response to the fact that many teenage refugee girls need more intensive and individualized support. The school’s mission is to develop a strong educational foundation for each student within a caring community, using a strengthbased approach and intensive instruction in English language, literacy, academic subjects and the Arts. Located in Decatur, Georgia the school’s academic program serves 40-50 girls between the ages of 11-19 in a space donated by the Decatur Presbyterian Church. Student’s tuition, lunch and transportation are provided free of charge. GVP alumnae are staying in school, graduating, and going to college. Graduates are now enrolled in Atlanta-area colleges and universities, including Berry College, Agnes Scott College, Georgia State and Georgia Tech. Visit us at www.globalvillageproject.org.
Compton Community College District Schedules Special Board Meeting for June 7 at Midnight By Sentinel News Service
The meeting will commemorate the moment that Compton College will operate as an independent college. At that time, courses for the 2019-2020 school year will be offered under the authority of the Compton Community College District, and going forward, all students earning degrees or certificates at Compton College will be issued a Compton College diploma. “On behalf of the Compton Community College District Board of Trustees, I cordially invite the community to attend this special meeting, and celebrate the end of the transition partnership,” said Dr. Deborah Sims LeBlanc,
Compton Community College District Board of Trustees president. “We are looking forward to the future of Compton College. Our commitment to representing the interests of the communities we serve will continue to be a priority as we focus on being at the forefront of change and innovation.” The meeting also marks the conclusion of the 13-year partnership between the Compton and El Camino community college districts. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Or(continued in next 2 columns)
Community College districts. The agreement provided educational and related support to residents of the Compton Community College district, and assisted the Compton campus with recovery and full accreditation. The Board Agenda is posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Agendas are posted on the BoardDocs website under the “Meetings” tab at http:// w w w. b o a r d d o c s . c o m / c a / compton/Board.nsf/Public. This article originally appeared in Los Angeles Sentinel.
“Lunch Shaming” Should Not Be A School Memory Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Looking back on childhood memories of school, there were likely good and bad days. Today, there are youth who will reminisce on their K-12 experience and recall what we refer to today as “lunch shaming.” This is the practice of providing disparate treatment to a student because of their family’s inability or problems paying for their school meals. Over the years, national news stories have highlighted children being denied a meal because of an outstanding lunch bill. School officials have thrown the child’s meal away or given them a cheese/PB&J sandwich, as opposed to the same meal that their classmates were provided. Incidents of students being physically pulled out of lunch lines or having their hands stamped with the words “I owe lunch money” have also been reported. In addition, school districts have denied graduating seniors their caps and gowns unless their meal debts were paid. As if school today isn’t already hard enough for some students to navigate, these misguided policies only make matters worse. The added embarrassment and pressure of something that is beyond a child’s control further contributes to the many issues already associated with food insecurities. Let me start by saying, this is an adult problem and children have no business being a “gobetween debt collector or negotiator” in this process. States have said they can no longer allow school meal programs to operate in the red. Funding is scarce and there has been a push to get parents to comply with their portion of school meal expenses. But somewhere, that push took an ugly turn. As a state, we can and should do something about this! That is why I am pleased to have worked with Rep. Gary Tauchen
(R – Bonduel) on Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84), regarding imposing requirements related to school lunch and breakfast programs in certain schools. AB 84 would require certain schools to provide a lunch or breakfast, regardless of any outstanding financial obligation, to students who request such meals. AB 84 would also require that schools clearly explain the application process to families regarding the eligibility for free or reduced school meals. Under this bill, children would not be punished or allowed to go hungry, while the adults (parents and school administrators) work out a solution. Sometimes, even possible solutions have violated policy, like accepting a donation to the district to cover outstanding lunch bills. With AB 84, we change that practice. In Milwaukee Public Schools, we figured this out a few years ago. It is time to take steps around the rest of the state to ensure that all of our children and youth are on equal footing when it comes to school nutrition and access to quality meals. Most of us are familiar with studies and data that reports many families rely on meals provided at school. In fact, in Wisconsin roughly 82 million school lunches and 26 million breakfasts are served annually. It is my hope that we will join at least 16 other states, such as New Mexico, Washington, California, New York in passing this measure to treat all of our youth the same during school meals. This article originally appeared in The Madison Times.
SBCUSD Extending Office Hours Monday - Thursday During The Summer Most Offices Will Be Closed on Fridays Community Education News
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is switching to a flex week schedule for the summer for most schools and offices. The first day of the modified schedule is Monday, June 10, 2019. The first Friday that offices will be closed is June 14. SBCUSD offices will also be closed June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26. All offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for the holiday. Most SBCUSD offices observing the modified summer sched-
ule are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, but families and community members are encouraged to call for specific hours of operation. For transcripts, call Student Records at (909) 880-6615. To report suspicious activity at a school, call the See Something, Say Something Hotline at (909) 388-6043. For Student Work Permits, call College and Career Readiness/Linked Learning at (909) 473-2084. Or call the main SBCUSD office at (909) 381-1100.
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Black Account Hailed A Hero For Settling His Client’s $500K IRS Debt For Just $12K Business/Consumer News
Dr. Curtis Webley, founder of Webley's Accounting Services Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Chicago businessman, Dr. Curtis Webley, is being hailed a hero by locals who have had unsurmountable income tax problems with the Internal Revenue Service. Quite recently, Dr. Webley challenged the IRS after they demanded over $500,000 from one of his clients. He settled the case for under $12,000. "My wife and I were flabbergasted with how meticulous he is," said one client. "We know he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) but we really didn't know what that meant and what he actually does. We did not know that qualification matters when it comes to taxation until we made an appointment, visited with him, and saw the many college degrees on the wall behind him. We have been to at least five of the biggest tax preparation firms, and even those so-called experts who advertised on radios and television, for help. They talked a good game, charged exorbitant fees and nothing was done to alleviate our tax burden. It was out of desperation that we turned to Dr. Webley for help even though we have known him for years and, I must admit, have never supported his business. He did not turn us away but listened attentively to our problems, scrolled through our documents, and offered different approaches and solutions to mitigate our tax problems. My wife and I were so impressed with his knowledge that I began to question him, wondering if he really knows what he was talking about, or he was just telling us what he thought we wanted to hear like the rest of professionals we had been to before." "When he resolved our case with the IRS, told us we only owed $12,000, we still did not believe it until we received the official letter directly from the IRS. That night, my wife and I slept like new born babies. We continued to ask ourselves, why we haven't gone to him before. Both of us have recommended Dr. Webley to others who had similar problems, and from what we know, they got similar results. We are convinced that
Dr. Webley is a genius and an expert at what he does." Said another, "I was skeptical to go to Dr. Webley although I have always known about him and socialize with him for years. I just felt more comfortable going to another professional who did not know anything about me. To be frank, I did not want anyone I socialize with to know my business, and boy, was I wrong! I spent thousands of dollars in the past consulting with tax attorneys and other professionals, and got minimal results. The IRS was threatening me with liens and wage garnishment. I was desperate and telephoned a local government official to ask for advice. He recommended Dr. Webley. It was then I realized that our communities have a top notch accountant, a financial advisor, a business consultant, an investment guru, who has been a jewel among us. However, because of our ignorance, cultural biases, and lack of knowledge, we have not been taken advantage of his diverse knowledge and skills and allow friends and others - who are in the same or similar position are we are - to dictate how we spent our monies. Can you imagine that? To be honest, I am glad I went to see Dr. Webley and extremely proud and satisfied with the results. Not only was he able to resolve my $51,000 IRS tax debt, and got it reduced to $3,400, but also he was a lot less expensive than I had imagined. Dr. Webley has a client for life and I recommended him to all my friends and whoever, I come in contact with who needs an Accountant. I am just saddened, however, that for all the years I have known him, I fell prey to ignorance and illiteracy even though I should have known better. He certainly is a god send to the Evanston and Roger's Park communities." The unassuming businessman is quite revered by all who dealt with him professionally and socially. His clientele base are mostly businesses and professionals including lawyers, doctors, engineers, politicians, teachers, and others, who know the value of his services. Dr. Webley lectures at several colleges and universities in Chicago; authored a book Surviving in America - and many articles on financial topics, income taxation, and social issues. He guest speaks at several galas and meetings, and conducts sev(continued in next 2 columns)
Black Account Hailed A Hero For Settling His Client’s $500K IRS Debt For Just $12K...continued eral financial seminars. A native of Jamaica, Dr. Webley also makes time to help the Jamaican and other communities with governmental and social issues. He is a community leader, a philanthropist, and a stalwart to us all. Dr. Webley has been in business for over 40 years; holds
Masters' degrees in taxation and finance, and a Ph.D. in Accounting. His business is Webley's Accounting Services, P.C., 1941 W. Howard Street, Chicago, Illinois. For more details, visit http:/ /wascpafirm.com or call the office at 847-328-2246.
Lack of Nevada tax breaks for high-speed rail line hurts project ByMick Akers
Las Vegas Review-Journal
After picking up steam when Virgin and Brightline came on board last year, the high-speed rail project from Las Vegas to Southern California has experienced another delay, which could prove detrimental to the entire project. Virgin Trains USA representatives spent over a month at the Nevada Legislature lobbying for a partial tax abatement to get the $4 billion plan in motion, but they left Carson City empty-handed. Virgin was seeking partial tax exemptions related to business and sales taxes, though the portion of those taxes slated for schools would still have been paid. Bob O’Malley, Virgin Trains’ vice president of government affairs, said it was all but likely the project would not occur unless the company gets the tax breaks it was seeking. Since the project is not using public money and is being entirely privately financed, and given the state’s record of handing out tax abatements to other large projects, it seemed like the long-hoped-for rail line would be a no-brainer to approve. Yes, the initial route running between Las Vegas and Victorville, California, isn’t as attractive as a train running all the way through to Los Angeles. But that could prove to be a large driver of visitors to the Las Vegas Valley, as officials view the project as being more of a benefit to Las Vegas than to Southern California. The long-term plans do include connecting into Los Angeles, but
those plans will never develop if the first 185-mile section of track isn’t laid. The rail line took on more importance with the development of the Las Vegas Stadium down the road from one of the proposed sites for a rail station. About 40 percent of the fans expected to attend Raiders games will be from outside Las Vegas, with many from Southern California driving up Interstate 15. “I-15 is a huge problem and once the stadium is built it’s going to be an even bigger problem,” said Danny Thompson, a lobbyist who represents various labor unions and other groups. “This is truly something that needs to be done.” With little desire from California to make anything happen regarding widening I-15 between Las Vegas and Barstow and with traffic along the corridor only getting worse, the rail line seems like a viable option to relieve some of the vehicle traffic. Virgin Trains estimates the high-speed rail project would remove up to 4.5 million cars off I15 per year. Even if its numbers overstate the possible impact, taking any sizable amount of traffic off the road would be a plus. The Virgin Trains team plans to be back in Carson City for the 2021 session to again look to obtain the desired tax abatements, which they said will result in at least a two-year delay in the project’s start. (continued on page 6)
By Delorace Daniels empower our members, demonstrate excellence, delegate tasks and persevere. Members, guests and dignitaries arrived to the Friendship Dinner dressed in Western attire from head to toe; denim jeans and jackets, red scarves and leather boots. After a delicious dinner, they were ready for a boot scooting hoedown. Keeping in the spirit for having a good time, members and guests were on the dance floor doing line dancing and swinging in style to the music. Saturday morning, Miss Niah Handy, a high school student, spoke to the audience with a very poignant message; “Adults are constantly undermining their opinions and under estimating the voice of the youth.” They don’t want to listen to us. She wanted to know why because the youth have a lot to say. Her speech segued into the Vital Issues Forum, Transformational Leadership. Transformational Leadership is an innovationbased educational leadership network focused on empowering youth, engaging communities and building efficacy in leaders. Six professional women spoke on the subject of “What is Your Why?” Women and girls are still unequal. We must advocate for them and use our voices for the voiceless. Partner with teachers and understand the support that’s needed. We must value ourselves and touch the heart and mind of those with whom we interact. Teach Them. Teach
Jeri Green's Life-Long Crusade to Reverse Historic Undercounts By Khalil Abdullah
Khalil Abdullah is a contributor for Ethnic Media Services. He has served in a number of administrative roles with New America Media, The Beat Within, and the Washington Afro-American Newspaper, among others.
and the Inspector General's personnel, among others, to census field sites. "Individuals who have oversight responsibility or whose agencies conduct audits to make sure taxpayer dollars are being well spent, have a right to inspect and observe, but those visits have to be scheduled and conducted in a way that doesn't interfere with the enumeration process or the public's right to privacy." In 2017, she retired as Senior Advisor for Civic Engagement to
An exterior shot of a Brightline high-speed rail line. (Brightline)An exterior shot of a Brightline high-speed rail line. (Brightline)
54th Annual Far Western Regional Conference The 54th Annual Far Western Regional Conference of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. was recently held at the Ontario Airport Hotel in Ontario, CA. The purpose of this sorority is to stimulate personal growth among teachers, to foster a true spirit of sisterhood, to promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession and to encourage the development of the potential of our youth. Flurry Santa Ana Winds greeted guests upon their arrival. Dr. Margaret Hill, President of Delta Rho Chapter, welcomed everyone to the conference followed by Greetings from the Far Western Regional Director Velma Brown and National President Dr. Etta F. Carter. The Regional Theme: “Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future” and the Conference Theme: “Teach Them. Teach Them Well,” were prevalent and addressed by the Keynote Speaker, panelists and presenters. The Presidents’ Workshop lead by Miss Rhonda Sloan stated, “Brilliant Minds are a Terrible Thing to Waste, Theirs and Ours!” Her presentation showed innovative ways to enhance learning for youth and to make teaching for educators’ fun and a learning experience. As a teacher, you know when something isn’t working, try a different method. Mrs. Charlene Davis-Long spoke on “The Legacy of Leadership” and ways to be an effective leader. She stated lots of people don’t go into education. We need to
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Them Well! The young ladies were dynamic speakers. The four workshops with the catchy names, “Know Your Sorority,” “Easy-Peasy, LemonSqueezy,” “The Real D.I.L.L.,” and “Being Healthy is Wealthy” were most informative. Being Healthy is Wealthy was energetic and had guests out of their seats and moving. After the formal welcome, greetings from Dr. Margaret Hill, Regional Director Velma Brown, Dr. Etta F. Carter and Dr. Dale Marsden, Superintendent of San Bernardino City Unified School District, the Awards Luncheon opened with smooth-listening music by Ray Fuller. National and Winnie Palmer Scholarship winners were announced. The Citation Award recipient was Terrence L. Stone and the YES standing for Youth, Education and Service Award recipients were Y, Ray Culberson; E, Dr. Judy White and S, Pamela Montana and Vickie Lee. Dr. Judy D. White, Superintendent of Riverside County Schools and Keynote Speaker addressed the audience and spoke highly on the theme, “Teach Them. Teach Them Well.” In addition to the wonderful speech from Dr. White, the Far Western Regional Choir under the leadership of Esther Kelley sang melodious and heart reaching songs. The moment finally arrived when the Chapters of the Far Western Region saluted their outgoing Regional Director Velma
Brown with a queenly court and outpouring gifts. Included in the “Queen’s” entourage was her King and husband Rudolph Brown. Queen Velma Brown as she was called received regal gifts from each of her Chapters. She wore a special tiara and looked very beautiful while posed and seated in her special chair surrounded by well-wishers and friends. At the Awards Breakfast, Anthropos, known as the Men in our Lives presented Book Grant Awards to six deserving youths. Each Book Grant Award was in the amount of $500. Following the Awards Breakfast members and guests attended Worship Service that was awe-inspiring. After Worship Service, was the event where Chapter members were most excited to participate. Chapter of the Year as well as other distinguished awards were presented. Beta Theta and Beta Phi both received awards for Chapter of the Year. Other awards announced were 25 and 50 Years Membership, Activity Books, and Special Awards which covered numerous titles, Outgoing Regional Director’s awards to outgoing Executive Board Members and Officers, First Time Attendees to a Conference Awards, Conscientious and Most Productive Chapter Awards. Following the presentations, merriment and various announcements, members were wished a safe travel home.
Jeri Green at her desk at the US Census Bureau in 2016. For over three decades, Green has helped make the decennial census a leading civil rights issue, both as a Census Bureau insider, and now as an advocate for the National Urban League. (TriceEdneyWire.com) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Jeri Green's passion for the census is still sunrise bright. An outspoken champion of the concerns of African Africans and any people who have been diminished, marginalized or systemically undercounted, she is an enthusiastic and determined advocate for how participation in the census can contribute to healthier communities and a more equitable America. "Let's talk about the need for public education," Green said. "We know African American children continue to be undercounted every census and likely will be so again in 2020. Same for Latino and Native American children. When we say, 'Count every child in your household,' it means just that. Grandchildren count, foster kids count, play cousins count. Unless this message is delivered and repeated over and over, families will miss receiving resources that are rightfully theirs." "And, quite frankly, why can't we do a better job of counting formerly incarcerated Black men? We already know they are a disproportionate percentage of the over 650,000 individuals coming back to our communities from jails and prisons every year. They are returning citizens and we should be able to design ways to make sure they show up in the census as well." During her 20-year career at the Census Bureau, Green coordinated visits by congresspersons, the General Accounting Office
former U.S. Census Bureau Director, John Thompson. "He had left the Census Bureau and returned after a decade as a political appointee. He asked me to help him get reacquainted with the issues and concerns of the Civil Rights community, to establish some outreach." Green's experience made her ideally suited for the task. "When I started full-time, I was working on the advisory committee level," she recalled. "In addition to serving as the liaison to the technical advisory committee, I was responsible for the five ethnic stand-alone advisory committees: Black; Hispanic; Native American and Alaskan; Asian; Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. "Back then, each committee had its own chair and vice chair. My job was to understand their needs, engage with them and get to know and understand their issues. I just thought I could automatically do this, that it was just a natural fit for me because - I'm Black! And I know all these issues. Wrong, wrong, and more wrong," she said laughing. "You cannot just assume, because you're a person of color, that you understand another culture. It took time to talk to Native Americans, to understand the road they traveled and their customs. It was the same for each of those committees. It was a very humbling experience that made me a stronger employee and a stronger translator for the Census Bureau. I had to develop a (continued on page 8)
NAREB Takes Fight for Black Homeownership to Congressional Hearing...continued from page 1 the evidence in front of us that 51 years later, there is still much work to be done to promote and assure fair housing in America," he said. He said Congress must bear the responsibility to end the discrimination largely because of its failure to continue to make and maintain fair housing policies. Clay concluded, "Although many private actors were complicit, research has shown that the government played a significant role." U. S. Rep. Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the Housing Subcommittee, pressed the lawmakers, saying many of the oppressive policies are still used by banks and are "taken for granted." Waters described interest rates that are so high that homeowners - paying both interest and principal - have faced foreclosure because they can no longer afford the loan. She also described banks that won't do loan modifications until two payments are missed making it difficult to catch up on the payments. "We need to scrub this market and all the rules and practices and come up with a laundry list of what
we think needs to be taken out of the way," Waters said. The Congressional hearing was held on launch day for NAREB's 2019 Spring Policy Conference May 8. NAREB, founded to fight for civil rights in order to win economic justice for its members and the people they serve, has set a goal of at least two million new Black homeowners within five years. They view working with Congress as their next best hope. "Together with Congress, we must overcome the discrimination that continues to limit Black homeownership," Hicks said. "The reason for this "dismal reality," as stated in NAREB's most recent SHIBA (State of Housing in Black America) report, is "that Blacks have never enjoyed equal and equitable access to mainstream mortgage credit. Rather, Black families attempting to become homeowners have largely been trapped in a vicious cycle of predatory mortgage schemes or by an absolute denial of access to home loans...We need to vigorously renew the importance of homeownership to all families, regardless of their race or ethnicity."
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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS
Kaiser clinic opens inside Apple Valley Target
Riverside County health officials seek those who may have been exposed to measles case...continued (May 26)
By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer/Victorville Daily Press
Chevron, 79513 CA-111, La Quinta (May 26) Typical symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, cough,
watery or inflamed eyes and a characteristic rash. If they have any of these symptoms, they should contact their provider’s office before going in so that arrangements can be made to reduce potential spread.
OP-ED: Legislative proposal will lower the cost of health care By Sen. Lamar Alexander
APPLE VALLEY — For the first time, Kaiser Permanente healthcare members waited for their names to be called at the new Target Clinic located just beyond the “Personal Care” product section inside the big-box store. The Kaiser Permanente-staffed clinic opened Monday. It offers walk-in care and health care services to members and non-members inside the newly remodeled Target store located on Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley. “No more running my dad to Kaiser in Victorville for blood pressure checks and health check-ups,” said Regina Stonesifer, who waited for her father inside the clinic. “My dad lives about two miles from this Target so this is going to be convenient for the both of us.” The Apple Valley Target Clinic offers a variety of services including pediatric care, women’s health care, monitoring and care for chronic conditions including diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure; basic dermatology services, and treatment for some illnesses including strep throat, vaccinations, sinus pain, earaches, asthma and cold and flu. The Kaiser-staffed clinic includes licensed nurse practitioners, licensed vocational nurses and physicians available via telemedicine consultations. Target clinics don’t provide emergency care. Individuals dealing with a medical emergency are requested to call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. A representative from Kaiser and the in-store CVS Pharmacy told the Daily Press the pharmacy will fill Kaiser prescriptions, but not refills. In a news release, Larry Oliver, chief administrative officer, Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County Service Area spoke of the partnership between the health network and retailer. “As we continue to expand our presence in the High Desert, Kaiser Permanente is excited to once again collaborate with Target,” Oliver said, “This new clinic will combine Kaiser Permanente’s integrated health care system with Target’s focus on an exceptional guest experience in a familiar, convenient and friendly setting.” Regarding clinic costs, Kaiser members pay the same copay, co-
insurance, or deductible they pay for a regular visit to Kaiser. For non-members, the clinic accepts a variety of non–Kaiser Permanente health coverage. Non-members typically pay a copay, coinsurance, or deductible, depending on the plan details. For those with no health coverage, a standard out-of-pocket office visit usually costs $85. Additional services, like lab tests and exams, will cost more. The Apple Valley location is the third Target Clinic affiliated with Kaiser Permanente to open in San Bernardino County and the 18th in Southern California. A Target Clinic in North Fontana opened in 2014, and another one in Montclair opened in 2018. The clinics are all located within Target stores and provide walk-in care, along with the convenience of the Target Pharmacy. In January, Target officials announced that the Apple Valley store would undergo a major remodel that included an upgrade of departments and the addition of the Kaiser-staffed health clinic. In March, city officials announced a 2019 groundbreaking of a new three-story Kaiser Permanente medical office building on a 10-acre parcel along Escondido Avenue west of the Walmart Supercenter in Hesperia, the Daily Press reported. Tentative plans for the nearly 55,000-square-foot medical building in Hesperia includes 46 exam rooms, 16 primary care offices, physical therapy center, eight specialty care offices. Kaiser facilities in High Desert include the Target Clinic in Apple Valley, the High Desert/Victorville Medical Offices at 14011 Park Avenue in Victorville and the Mental Health Medical Offices at 14135 Main Street in Hesperia. Hours for the new Target Clinic in Apple Valley are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The clinic is closed from 2 to 2:30 p.m. every day for lunch. The new Target Clinic is located at 19201 Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley. For more information, visit www.kptargetclinic.org or call 760-247-4111 RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com, Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
Here are just a few ways our proposal would lower the cost of health care for Tennesseans: • Stop surprise medical bills so Tennesseans don’t get an unexpected bill of up to several thousand dollars from an out-of-network doctor after a hospital visit. • Lower the cost of prescription drugs for example, by bringing low cost drugs to market faster for patients by increasing competition. • Restore discipline to the health care market. This would be done by banning gag clauses that prevent employers from letting their employees know that a knee replacement might cost $15,000 in one hospital and $35,000 at another hospital. • Help Tennesseans lead healthier lives, for example, by making it easier to access specialty care, especially for those living in rural areas. • Make it as easy to get your personal medical records as it is to book an airplane flight. Improving electronic health records will also allow doctors to spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. High health care costs are a drain on taxpayer dollars, eat up
check whether they are immune and to consult with their primary care provider if they may be at risk: La Quinta Estates, 77270 Loma Vista, La Quinta (May 24) Lavender Bistro, 78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta (May 24) Silver Rock Golf Course, 79179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta (May 25) Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert (May 26) Petco, 78720 CA-111, La Quinta (continued in next 2 columns)
employer budgets and (most importantly) are a top financial concern for Tennessee families. So my hope is to move this legislation through the Senate health committee that I chair in June, put it on the Senate floor in July and make it law. Health insurance has gotten a lot of attention lately. President Trump said last month that ‘‘deductibles, in many cases, are way over $7,000, making it almost worthless or unusable.’’ I agree. High deductibles tied to high premiums make health care inaccessible for too many Tennesseans. But the truth is you can’t lower the cost health insurance until you lower the cost of health care, and the proposal announced this week aims to do just that. Some on the other side of the aisle propose to resolve the problems surrounding our nation’s health care system with ‘Medicare for All.’ Well, if you get your insurance on the job, as more than half of Tennesseans currently do, your insurance would essentially be taken away under this Medicare for All system. And if you are currently on Medicare, who would pay your medical bills when we add 181 million more people to Medicare’s system that is going to be bankrupt in seven years? Our proposal is a far better solution to the problem of expensive health care in our country. The federal government is not going to lower the cost of health care overnight, but I believe there are steps we can take that would make a real difference to Tennessee families, and we shouldn’t allow this opportunity to make progress pass us by. This article originally appeared in the Nashville Pride.
An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year Health News
Ricky De La Cruz
Riverside County health officials seek those who may have been exposed to measles case Health/Fitness News A 20-year-old Santa Barbara man who has been diagnosed with measles traveled through portions of Riverside County while he was contagious, prompting local health officials to notify local residents who may have been exposed to the illness. No cases have been confirmed in Riverside County, but health officials say the unidentified individual stopped at various locations when he traveled through the area May 24-26. Persons who may have been on-site on the dates of any of the below locations may be at risk of developing measles for up to 21 days after being exposed. The Department of Public Health is asking people who may have been at these locations on these dates to
If there’s one issue I hear about most from Tennesseans, it is ‘What are you going to do about the health care costs I pay for out of my own pocket?’ Well, I’ve got an answer. Republicans and Democrats in the United States Senate have announced a proposal of nearly three-dozen specific provisions that will reduce the cost of what Tennesseans pay for health care. These are common sense steps we can take, and every single one of them has the objective of reducing the health care costs that you pay for out of your own pocket.
June 4, 2019 -- June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has become a very special holiday for the De La Cruz family of DeKalb, Illinois. Their prayers were answered when their son, Ricky, received a life-saving heart transplant from an unknown donor and then experienced another miracle nearly two years later when Ricky received a kidney, and a second chance at life, from his dad. Ricky De La Cruz was the first born baby for excited new parents, Dori and Lalo. Ricky arrived in July 1998 and Dori remembers there were medical hurdles almost since the day he arrived. Right after he was born the baby stopped breathing for several minutes and his organs started to shut down. The baby suffered damage to his brain and kidneys. Dori and Lalo were scared and sad. They soon learned their pre-
cious baby boy had been born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year about 960 babies in the United States are born with HLHS, which equates to one out of every 4,344 U.S. babies born. Dori remembers numerous doctors’ appointments, lab visits and checkups throughout the first years of Ricky’s life. As an infant and into his toddler years, Ricky also endured four open heart surgeries. Dori and Lalo were committed to raising Ricky just like they did their other children who were born after him -- Bella, Nina and Sam. The De La Cruz family was strong in its faith and knew that together they would work to overcome whatever health challenges were ahead for Ricky. When Ricky was a teenager he was diagnosed with Protein-losing enteropathy, which is a gastrointestinal problem that is typically brought on by heart failure. Ricky’s PLE diagnosis was a flag for his medical team who immediately referred him to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for further evaluation. In early 2016, the Lurie transplant team told Dori and Lalo that Ricky needed a life-saving heart transplant … and he needed it quickly. While both Dori and Lalo had known (continued in next 2 columns)
An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys:...continued since his birth a heart transplant might one day be necessary to save Ricky’s life, the news still frightened them for many reasons. One of those reasons was the astronomical cost of a transplant and the bills that were starting to pile up. During meetings with a transplant coordinator and a transplant social worker at Lurie Children’s, it was recommended the family research the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) as an avenue for fundraising to help with transplant-related expenses. Dori called COTA’s 800 number on February 29, 2016, and soon felt a sense of relief. She had many questions that were answered quickly and efficiently. On April 15th (the same day Ricky was officially listed for a new heart), Dori and Lalo signed and returned the COTA agreement. COTA uniquely understands that parents who care for a child or young adult before, during and after a life-saving transplant have enough to deal with, so COTA’s model shifts the responsibility for fundraising to a community team of trained volunteers. COTA is a 501(c)3 charity so all contributions to COTA in honor of Ricky are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law, and these COTA funds are available for a lifetime of transplant-related expenses. There are many uncertainties facing transplant families and one of the most challenging is how
long they will wait for ‘The Call’ saying an organ is available. Dori and Lalo only had to wait four days; Ricky’s life-saving heart transplant took place on April 19, 2016. “The day we got the call that Ricky was going to get a new heart I fell to my knees and cried,” Dori said. “We were so thankful and grateful for this gift of life but also so sad to know someone had passed away for Ricky to be able to live with a new heart.” In early June 2016, a COTA fundraising specialist traveled to DeKalb, Illinois, to meet with the family’s volunteers and walked them through the entire process. Within days of their on-site training, the COTA team in honor of Ricky DLC was off and running, planning fundraisers and working with COTA’s team of professionals. Ricky’s heart transplant went well but his recovery was rocky. Post transplant his kidneys were further damaged and he had to be placed on dialysis for a portion of his inpatient recovery time. Many residents of their DeKalb hometown participated in a large number of fundraisers their COTA volunteers organized and promoted. Local media outlets covered many of these COTA fundraisers and continued to share updates about Ricky’s transplant journey with their DeKalb-area readers and viewers. From skating fundraisers to bik(continued on page 3)
Riverside County Drug Court Celebrates Lives Transformed through Addiction Treatment and Recovery Joins National Movement in Recognizing 30 years of Success and Achievements Health/Fitness News
County staff display a proclamation from the Board of Supervisors recognizing accomplishments of Riverside County Drug Court at a Drug Court graduation ceremony on May 23. Pictured from left, Supervising Behavioral Health Specialists Gabe Kason, Kami Winston and Heidi Gomez. From Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health, April Marier, Rhyan Miller, and Zachary Tucker. RIVERSIDE, Ca. – When Christina Ruppert was arrested by Riverside County Sheriffs on October 15, 2016, she had no idea that she had reached a turning point in her life which, to that point, had been consumed by alcoholism, homelessness and injection drug use. By her own admission, she had reached a state of being mentally, physically and spiritually broken. Lawrence Walker grew up surrounded by gangs in South Central Los Angeles and was incarcerated for the first time at age 13. He was shot 6 times when he was 22 and nearly died. He spent the next 17 years in and out of institutions for various crimes. Both of these individuals found their way to Riverside County Drug Court, a rigorous two-year program that helps offenders recover from substance abuse and rehabilitate their lives. Christina and Lawrence are two recent graduates of Riverside County Drug Court who began the next phase of their lives with a commitment to their ongoing recovery and a promise to give back to the community that has provided support, encouragement and mentorship. The stories of Christina and Lawrence are examples of the successes that were part of the graduation ceremony that took place on May 23 at Riverside County Drug Court, where another class of graduates joined more than 1,540 others in Riverside County who have successfully completed the program since its inception in 1995. “The judges of the Riverside County Superior Court are proud
of the work done by the collaborative team and our graduates to improve and save lives,” said Judge John Monterosso. “It is our privilege to support those efforts and play a small part in the process.” Riverside County Drug Court operates in partnership with Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health, the Superior Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Department of Public Social Services, along with a number of community partners and organizations, and is part of 13 Collaborative Treatment Courts countywide. The Adult Drug Courts provide opportunities for healing and life transformation for hundreds of consumers every year and send a positive ripple effect through our communities by reuniting families, redirecting lives, and breaking the cycle of incarceration and addiction for future generations. Riverside County Drug Court is part of a nationwide movement that uses the involvement of the court system to provide a pathway for people living with substance use and mental health disorders to move out of the justice system and into lives of recovery and stability. Recognizing 30 years of success in 2019, treatment courts nationwide follow a model of supervision, structure and evidence-based treatment in place of incarceration to help offenders recapture their lives. There are more than 2,700 Drug Courts operating in the United States, serving over 150,000 people annually.
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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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 30, Correction June 6, 13, 20, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005880 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/13/2019 Began Transacting Business: 5/14/2009 Filing Expires On: 5/13/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): FOUR WINDS APPRAISAL Business Address: 9038 BASELINE RD. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: MLK HOME SERVICES LLC 9038 BASELINE RD. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 A1#: 201328310223 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Michael Kihm, President BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005745 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/09/2019 Began Transacting Business: 4/27/2018 Filing Expires On: 5/09/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): MY CHOICE AGENCY Business Address: 19031 US HWY 18 #210 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: RUBY LYNN BURNHAM 1750 NW 24TH STREET FRUITLAND, ID 83619 Signature/Officer Title: Ruby Lynn Burnham, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005008 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/23/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/23/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): RIALTO CAR WASH Business Address: 660 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: RIALTO 660 8190 MISSION BLVD. STE. B JURUPA VALLEY, CA 92509 A1#: 4248362 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Snehal Patel, President BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005625 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/07/2019 Began Transacting Business: 5/06/2019 Filing Expires On: 5/07/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): THE BOOTED CHICK Business Address: 25605 ANDERSON AVE. BARSTOW, CA 92311 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: RITA M. NELSON 25605 ANDERSON AVE. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Signature/Officer Title: Rita M. Nelson, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190005288 Date Filed: 4/29/2019 Filing Expires On: 4/29/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BARBERENA AUTO REPAIR County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 595 E. MILL ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of Individual Registrant: ARMANDO BARBERENA 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: 595 E. MILL ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/01/2019 Armando Barberena, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005472 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/02/2019 Began Transacting Business: 9/01/2018 Filing Expires On: 5/02/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): WORKPLACE TRAINING SOLUTIONS CENTER/WTSCENTER Business Address: 18182 HWY 18 SUITE 107 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: VICTOR KOIVISTO JR. 18182 HWY 18 SUITE 107 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 Signature/Officer Title: Victor Koivisto Jr., Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005577 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/06/2019 Began Transacting Business: 4/06/2019 Filing Expires On: 5/06/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): MICROBLADING BROWS BY KASSANDRA Business Address: 5533 PHILADELPHIA ST. SUITE 138 CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 5800 HAMNER AVE. #389 EASTVALE, CA 91752 Registrant(s)Address: SANDRA E. RODRIGUEZ 5800 HAMNER AVE. #389 EASTVALE, CA 91752 Signature/Officer Title: Sandra E. Rodriguez BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE
SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190005606 Date Filed: 5/06/2019 Filing Expires On: 5/06/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AFFORDABLE AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3998 N. MT. VIEW AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant:Livier E. Vallejo Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MT. VIEW AUTO CORP. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4246139 Residence Street Address: 3998 N. MT. VIEW AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Livier Vallejo, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005809 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/10/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 5/10/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): FOAM IT UP Business Address: 13323 LOS PINOS CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: HECTOR M. PORTILLO JR. 13323 LOS PINOS CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Signature/Officer Title: Hector M. Portillo Jr. BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190006036 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/16/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 5/16/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): CAT 14 TRUCKING Business Address: 13768 FOXFIRE RD. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: DEMAR E. RIVERA 13768 FOXFIRE RD. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Signature/Officer Title: Demar E. Rivera, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005082 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/24/2019 Began Transacting Business: 7/07/2002 Filing Expires On: 4/24/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Married Couple Fictitious Business Name(s): B & A TRUCKING Business Address: 6640 RUNWAY AVE. FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 6640 RUNWAY AVE. FONTANA, CA 92336 Registrant(s)Address: MANUEL BOL 6640 RUNWAY AVE. FONTANA, CA 92336 ANA P. BOL 6640 RUNWAY AVE. FONTANA, CA 92336 Signature/Officer Title: Manuel Bol BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) 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 FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: WILLIAM EDWARD NELSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: WILLIAM EDWARD NELSON a. to Proposed name: EDWARD MAXWELL NELLSON II 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: 6/26/19 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: April 26, 2019 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1912074 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EVELYN M. RUIZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. LUNA ELISA VALENZUELA to Proposed name: LUNA ELISA RUIZ 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: June 06, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:S16 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino Judicial District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 19, 2019 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBS 1900036 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MELISSA ANN ANDERSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MELISSA ANN ANDERSON to Proposed name: MELISSA ANN CORDOVA 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: 6/17/19 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: B4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 East Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: May 6, 2019 Judge Christopher S. Pallone Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: JAIRO FLORENTINO
MORA Case Number: PROPS 1900476 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JAIRO
FLORENTINO MORA A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MANAURE MORAPONCE in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that MANAURE MORAPONCE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 7/18/2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST 3RD STREET San Bernardino Justice Center SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924150212 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 May 30, Correction June 6, 13, 2019.
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PETITION FOR PROBATE (Probate-Decedents Estates) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 JUSTICE CENTER ESTATE OF: WILLIE ALANDA BELL DECEDENT PETITION FOR Letters of Administration, Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act, with limited authority CASE NUMBER: PROPS 1800227 HEARING DATE: June 19, 2019 DEPT.: 37 TIME: 8:30 a.m. 1. Publication will be in The San Bernardino American Publication to be arranged. 2.Petitioner: LOUANN JOHNSON requests that a. decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. b. be appointed (1) administrator and Letters issue upon qualification. c. limited authority be granted to administer under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (1) bond not be required for the reasons stated in item 3a. 3. a. Decedent died on: 9/23/2017 at: Rialto, CA (1)a resident of the county named above. b.Street address, city, and county of decedent’s residence at time of death: County of San Bernardino Attorney for Petitioner: Noreen T. Fontaine, Law Office of Noreen T. Fontaine 400 Ramona Avenue, Suite 212-N Corona, CA 92879 (951) 278-8290 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 30, June 6, 13, 2019
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: WILLIE ALANDA BELL Case Number: PROPS 1800227 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : WILLIE
ALANDA BELL A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LOUANN JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: LOUANN JOHNSON 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: 06/19/2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: 37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 JUSTICE CENTER If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail
a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Noreen T. Fontaine 400 Ramona Avenue, Suite 212-N Corona, CA 92879 Telephone: (951)278-8290 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 30, June 6, 13, 2019
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WIL-
LIAM S. SEABERRY aka WILLIAM SHERRILL SEABERRY aka WILLIAM SEABERRY Case Number: PROPS 1900447 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : WILLIAM S.
SEABERRY aka WILLIAM SHERRILL SEABERRY aka WILLIAM SEABERRY A Petition for Probate has been filed by: HAYDEE WAGGONER in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that HAYDEE WAGGONER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why, the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date July 02, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 -0212 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT SAN BERNARDINO JUSTICE CENTER If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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 DE154) 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: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq., HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 Redlands Boulevard Redlands, CA 92373-8453 ( 909) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 30, June 6, 13, 2019
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1833025 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JANE R HAGGARD 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 Cali-
fornia 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 St, 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, Shiv Samtani, Esq., (Bar #320822), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 559061) DATE (Fecha): DEC 13 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Danielle Paris, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 CNS-3254053# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN
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San Bernardino could ask state for $8.5 million to renovate Seccombe Lake Park Projects will be judged on assorted criteria, including community benefit, community-based planning and the surrounding area's poverty rate Seccombe Lake Park in the heart of downtown San Bernardino could receive a much-needed makeover should the city secure up to $8.5 million in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. City leaders are to decide Wednesday, June 5, whether to submit an application to the state Office of Grants and Local Services for project design and construction. According to a staff report prepared for the City Council meeting, the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program plans to distribute more than $1 billion to critically underserved communities through multiple rounds of awards. Projects will be judged on assorted criteria, including impact on the community’s recreational, social, cultural, educational, environmental and economic conditions; breadth of community-based planning; and income and poverty levels of the surrounding area. City staffers have identified Seccombe Lake Park as the most competitive project site. In its heyday, the 44-acre public park at Sierra Way and Fifth Street was a community hub, San Bernardino’s take on New York City’s Central Park. Yet, successive years of deferred maintenance and reduced staff presence there contributed to the park’s gradual deterioration. “The current condition of Seccombe Lake Park,” the staff report says, “attracts undesirable activity, does not provide safe recreational opportunities for the community at large and negatively impacts adjacent businesses.” Revitalizing the area, city staffers say, would eradicate those issues. Improvements at Seccombe Lake Park would include repairing or replacing all irrigation, electrical and lighting systems, the floating fountains and about 6,200 feet of damaged sidewalk; renovating three restrooms, two bridges, the gazebo/amphitheater and all landscaped areas; and, lastly, installing perimeter security fencing. The city plans to ask for the maximum grant award of $8.5 million. The deadline to apply is Aug. 5. If awarded, the staff report says, the state grant would allow San Bernardino to address the park’s deficiencies while preserving city resources for other projects. The City Council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the temporary Council Chambers, 201 N. E St., San Bernardino.
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COMMENTARY: “Black” or “African American?” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a recent televised commentary, Dr. Greg Carr, chair of Howard University’s Department of Afro-American Studies kickstarted a stirring conversation that has mostly taken place inside the confines of Black communities around the country. Carr tackled the sometimes-uncomfortable topic of identifying as Black versus African-American. “Despite the dictionary definitions, there is no term that truly describes people that were taken from Africa and forced into slavery,” Carr said during commentary on Washington, D.C.’s WUSA. NNPA Newswire followed up by reaching out to several individuals of color – Blacks, African Americans – in attempt to gain the pulse of just which way many lean. “Many Africans who live in North America but were born and raised in Africa do not like to be labelled as Black,” said Dr. Tapo Chimbganda, the founder of Future Black Female, an organization that helps create opportunities for Black female youth to participate fully and beneficially in academic, economic and social endeavors. “Growing up in Africa, where almost everyone is Black makes it difficult for people who grow up in that environment to understand, grasp and identify with Black as a signifier the same way that people born and raised in the West do,” Chimbganda said. “While Africans dealt with colonization and many of the same oppressive practices of white supremacy, they were a majority and
once their leaders took over government, for the most part, oppression ceased to be about race and more about tribalism and ethnic rivalry,” Chimbganda said. Harvard and Yale-trained physician, Dr. Hisla Bates, said race is a social construct and shouldn’t define anyone. “I don’t like to be called Black or African American because it doesn’t define me and is dismissive of my heritage and ethnic makeup. I am from the Caribbean and prefer Caribbean American rather than African American,” Bates said. “There are so many ways to be ‘Black’ and so many mixtures and countries that when we define people by a single color, we miss multiple parts of who they are. That is true for Whites as well,” she said. Dr. Gail L. Thompson, the founder and CEO of Inspirations by Gail LLC, said “Black is a general term that includes anyone of African descent, including indigenous Africans, African Ameri-
Bill to end hair discrimination passes first Assembly policy committee Local/National News
cans, Caribbean Blacks, and immigrants.” “A Black person can live anywhere in the world,” she said. Thompson defined African American as a U.S. citizen of African descent whose ancestors lived in America before and during the era of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. “I am an African American who can trace my ancestry in the U.S. for five generations,” Thompson said. “According to my DNA test results, my ancestry is 92 percent African, primarily from the Congo/Cameroon region and Benin and Togo.” Further, the term “People of Color” refers to all non-White ethnic/racial groups. It’s a very general term, Thompson said. Hip Hop Activist and author Sean XLG Mitchell, said there’s a significant difference between the labels of ‘Black,’ ‘African American,’ and ‘People of Color.’ “If we use the term Black, we are doing ourselves a disservice. Black only identifies with the color
of our skin but it has no cultural connections to who we are as a people,” said Mitchell, the author of “How Do We Build A Real Wakanda?” “As a result of our slave experience, we don’t understand the power and purpose of culture and we seem to be naive in how we regard and respect the unifying principles of culture,” Mitchell said. “Other races of people benefit from employing a language, education, religion, names and customs that are centered around their historical experience and we’re the only people who fail to do so,” he said. Mitchell said it’s important that all of African descent find time to read books like the “Autobiography of Malcolm X,” “The MisEducation of the Negro,” “Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization,” and “Chains and Images of Psychological Slavery.” “We would [then] have a better insight and understanding of culture,” Mitchell said.
SACRAMENTO – The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, announced today the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188, The CROWN Act, passed its first policy test in the Assembly. Introduced by Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, SB 188 aims to “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair” (the CROWN Act) by clarifying that traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, be protected from discrimination in the work place and in our K-12 public and charter schools. “Many Black employees, including your staff, members, will tell you if given the chance that the struggle to maintain what society has deemed a ‘professional image’ while protecting the health and integrity of their hair remains a defining and paradoxical struggle in their work experience, not usually shared by their nonBlack peers,” Mitchell said. “Members, it is 2019. Any law that sanctions a job description that immediately excludes me from a position, not because of my capabilities or experience but because of my hair, is long overdue for reform.” The CROWN ct will ensure protection against discrimination in the workplace and schools based on hairstyles by prohibiting employers and schools from enforcing purportedly “race neutral” grooming policies that disproportionately impact persons of color.
Additionally, while anti-discrimination laws presently protect the choice to wear an Afro, Afros are not the only natural presentation of Black hair. SB 188 will ensure protection against discrimination based on hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the California Education Code. “As a proud member of the CROWN Coalition, Dove is committed to impacting the lives of all of the people we serve. We are thrilled to see that the California Senate passed SB 188, and look forward to continuing to drive equity and fairness for all women and men, particularly around hair inclusivity”, said Esi Eggleston Bracey, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of North America Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever. The CROWN Act corrects an inconsistency in existing anti-discrimination laws by amending the California Government and Education Codes to protect against discrimination based on traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles. The Coalition, in support of The CROWN Act, aims to put an end to the significant injustices of hair discrimination that has spanned decades across the United States. SB 188 now will undergo review by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. No hearing date has been set. For more information on SB 188, visit Mitchell’s web site at http:// senate.ca.gov/mitchell
Civil Rights Groups Submit Newly Discovered Incriminating Evidence to Court and Ask Court to Reconsider Ruling that Citizenship Question was Not Intended to Inmate files complaint alleging rape by federal Racially Discriminate Local/National News prison guard...continued from page 1 (WASHINGTON, D.C) – A federal court should reconsider whether the Trump administration sought to intentionally discriminate against Latinos and immigrants of color when it added a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, according to court documents filed Monday by civil rights groups. The request filed by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) follows revelations that a Republican redistricting strategist was working with the Trump administration to include a citizenship question as a way to unlawfully benefit some groups. "Racial discrimination cannot constitutionally support the lateadded citizenship question," said Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF president and general counsel. "Because the evidence strongly demonstrates an unlawful and
discriminatory motive, the question must be removed, regardless of what the Supreme Court may conclude as to the separate claims before it." MALDEF (Mexican American Legal and Educational Defense Fund) and Advancing Justice | AAJC sued the Trump administration in May 2018 on behalf Latino and Asian American individuals, Native Americans, social service non-profits, state legislative associations, civil rights groups, voters’ rights organizations, and community partnerships that would be forced to divert resources to combat a potential severe undercount in their respective communities. In April, a federal court in Maryland ruled that the addition of the citizenship question violates the Administrative Procedures Act and the Enumeration Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The court, however, fell short of granting
MALDEF’s and Advancing Justice|AAJC’s claim that the Administration’s intention in adding the question was to cause an undercount of minorities of color in the decennial Census in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment and that the Administration conspired to deprive racial minorities of their constitutional rights. In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge George J. Hazel noted there was evidence that certain administration officials harbored racial animus, and may have been motivated to add a citizenship question for discriminatory reasons; what was missing was direct evidence that Secretary Ross acted on that discriminatory intent. Attorneys with MALDEF and Advancing Justice |AAJC are asking Judge Hazel to overturn his decision on both the conspiracy and intentional discrimination claims. New information
reveals that Dr. Thomas Hofeller, a longtime Republican redistricting specialist, played a significant role in orchestrating the addition of a citizenship question in order to advantage “Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites” in redistricting, according to the motion filed Monday. “The new evidence directly connects the Administration’s racially discriminatory motives to Secretary Ross and the other Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) and DOJ officials responsible for the citizenship question decision,” said Denise Hulett, MALDEF lead attorney in the case. MALDEF and Advancing Justice |AAJC currently have an appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth District seeking review the court’s intentional discrimination ruling. That appeal remains in place after Monday’s filing.
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S&P Global upgrades County’s credit rating to AA+ Local News
If the abatements had been approved this session, the project could have been well on it’s way to Victorville by then, but instead it remains docked, as it has for the better part of the decade.
Citing prudent budgeting practices by the county and an improving county economy, one of the nation’s top three credit rating agencies today upgraded San Bernardino County ‘s credit rating from AA to AA+. “This is a testament to the great work being done by our budget staff, our department managers and all County employees, who provide the public with a high level of service with efficiency and innovation,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. The County requested the credit review by S&P Global as part of a $335.2 million dollar refunding of outstanding debt approved by the Board of Supervisors last month. Based on current market conditions, the County expects the higher rating to help save over $30 million dollars on that refunding alone. In its notification to the county, S&P Global cited a strengthening local economy as part of the reason for the upgrade, particularly employment growth, a rise in retail activity and rebounding real estate values. It also praised the County for using “fiscal discipline” in the face of surging tax revenue from the improved economy. “We view the county's manage-
Spring Mountain I-15 ramps A road project will affect traffic for much of this week on Spring Mountain Road and related I-15 ramps. Temporary closures are needed for milling and paving improvements as part of a $427,000 upgrade, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced last week. The following ramp impacts along I-15 at Spring Mountain will occur: Sunday night-Monday morning — The I-15 southbound exit to Spring Mountain Road westbound will be closed from 10 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday. Monday night-Tuesday morning The closures will occur from 10 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. — Two outside travel lanes along Spring Mountain eastbound near I-15 will be closed. — The Spring Mountain on-
ramp to I-15 southbound will be closed. Tuesday night-Wednesday morning Closures will occur from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. — Two outside travel lanes along Spring Mountain eastbound near I-15 will be closed. — The Spring Mountain onramp to I-15 northbound will be closed.
Wednesday night-Thursday morning Closures will occur from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday. — Two outside travel lanes along Spring Mountain eastbound near I-15 will be closed. — The eastbound Spring Mountain on-ramps to I-15 north and southbound will be closed. Thursday night-Friday morning Closures will occur from 10 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday — The I-15 southbound exit to Spring Mountain westbound will be closed.
ment as very strong, with strong financial policies and practices,” S&P wrote in its notification to the County. “We view the county's budgetary flexibility as very strong. … Management reports that stronger tax revenue and continued actions to reduce expenditure growth contributed to a rebound in general fund performance in recent fiscal years.” Among the specifics S&P Global cited were: • Strong budgetary performance, with operating surpluses at the general fund and the total governmental fund levels in fiscal 2018. • Very strong debt and contingent liability profile. • An analytically robust budget development process that uses trends and forecasts to build assumptions with input from local economists, and a budget document that includes details on assumptions to support decisionmaking by the Board of Supervisors. • Quarterly budget updates to the Board of Supervisors that include details on year-to-date revenue and expenditures. • Good debt disclosure online and in annual financial reports as well as a debt policy that is integrated with the strategic plan.
inmates in Food Service Warehouse at risk.” On or about October 7, 2016, a BOP Food Service administrator was told Gamez was having an “inappropriate relationship” with an inmate. Five days later on or about October 12, 2016, an anonymous note was delivered to the BOP Special Investigation Services accusing Gamez of “inappropriate relations” with an inmate in the Food Service Warehouse making it “not safe” for the women who work there. Fernandez’s complaint described the lack of response to complaints by prison officials as “deliberately indifferent” to the victims by “allowing a known sexual predator” to continue working alone with inmates. On February 26, 2018, Gamez appeared for a voluntary interview with agents of investigating agencies. When Gamez was asked about the allegations of sexual contact with inmates, Gamez “denied that he had engaged in sexual acts by inmates.” Following the interview, the agents “executed the search warrant for Gamez’s DNA sample” and on March 15, 2018, Gamez was arrested at his home in the City of Lake Elsinore. On April 4, 2018, Gamez was indicted for six felony charges, three counts for sexual abuse of a ward, one count of sexual abuse by placing in fear, one count of attempted sexual abuse of a ward and one count of indecent exposure. On October 11, 2018, Gamez reached a plea agreement pleading guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward and one count for attempted sexual abuse of a ward. On January 28, 2019, United States District Court Judge Jesus Bernal sentenced Gamez to a twoyear prison sentence, pay a $5,000 special assessment, be on supervised release for seven years and register as a sex offender upon release from prison. Victorville Attorney Jim Terrell in an interview with San Bernardino American News shared his worry for the health and safety of all inmates serving time in facilities in San Bernardino County, specifically naming the Federal Correctional Facility in Victorville, the West Valley Detention Center (county jail) and the Adelanto Detention Center, a privately operated federal prison owned and
operated by the Geo Group, housing immigration detainees. “There is a real accountability problem at all the jails in San Bernardino County,” Terrell declared expressing a need for inmates to be able to file complaints on a computer that would be sent to an independent agency and/or a citizen’s oversight committee to prevent the cover up of abuse. Terrell opined that given an independent investigation “I bet we would find a lot more than just three victims” and “more than one officer that is involved in foul play.” Terrell recalled a situation where West Valley Detention Center officials denied any abuse by prison guards where over 33 names of prisoners who had been abused were later discovered by the FBI. Terrell explained that his law office and the law offices of Sharon Brunner have received reports of terrible horrendous rapes occurring at the Adelanto Detention Center, however, those reports have not been backed up. Terrell believes the lack of substantiation of those complaints is due to fear of retaliation by the inmates. Terrell spoke of a broken system where the Warden investigating the complaints is motivated to coverup the abuse and maintain a false picture of a well-run facility describing it as “an arcane and broken system that is failing every day.” Terrell views female prisoners being supervised by male guards, illegal aliens, disabled prisoners and prisoners with medical emergencies as the most vulnerable to abuse by prison guards. Terrell spoke of inmates living in fear at detention centers in San Bernardino County and explaining there is an urgent need for increased media coverage, a citizen oversight committee, a independent investigation agency and more transparency. Terrell explained that currently San Bernardino County’s West Valley Detention Center is under a federal consent decree due to its prior abuses with Terrell predicting the feds will be coming in and running West Valley Detention Center because San Bernardino County is doing “so poorly” at preventing the ongoing abuse of the inmates. Terrell opined, “As to the federal system it is so hush hush over there (sic) it’s not really a prison, it’s a torture dungeon.”
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Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Documentary Set to Debut
“God Has Made It Very Clear...!” By: Lou Yeboah
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
The morning after Ava DuVernay’s four-part Netflix miniseries about the Central Park Five, “When They See Us,” premiered at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater, she was in a daze. “I don’t drink, and I don’t do any other kinds of substances,” she told Rolling Stone, “but I think I have a hangover.” She had the headache, but also the hazy memory of the community she’d felt the previous night, screening her labor of love in the neighborhood that raised the five teenagers wrongfully convicted of brutally raping jogger Trisha Meili on April 19, 1989. It was a whirlwind of fellowship that involved “a lot of smiles, hugs, and a lot of tears,” DuVernay said. “When They See Us,” debuts on Netflix on Friday, May 31. The true and gripping tale of five boys of color between the ages of 14 and 16 who were forced to falsely confess to the rape of a white woman in New York’s Central Park, has received critical acclaim with reviewers noting that it’s “impassioned,” and “moving.” One critic said it’s “must-see TV.” We already have a category of movies that we expect to artfully, if painfully edify – think of 12
Years a Slave, or Schindler’s List – but we’re not acculturated to it on television, said Willa Paskin of Slate Magazine. On April 19, 1989, the lives of Antron McCray, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise changed forever. News media described them as “a wolf pack,” and “animals,” and then-citizen Donald Trump took out a full-page ad in four New York City area newspapers attacking the youth and calling for the return of the death penalty. Decades after they’d been exonerated, Trump still has refused to rescind his damning words against the men and he even denounced a multi-million civil settlement reached between New York City and the five men. “Trump was the fire starter,” Salaam said. “Common citizens were being manipulated and swayed into believing that we were guilty.” The police-coerced confessions were the only evidence against them, but racism made the boys convenient scapegoats and metaphors for all that had gone wrong in a stratified, corrupt, crime-ridden, rape-infested, and fearful New York City, according to Slate. DuVernay, who took on the
project after Santana suggested it to her via tweet, wants to dramatize what the criminal justice system and New York City stole from these innocent teenagers. The series begins on the day of the rape. Antron (Caleel Harris and, as an adult, Jovan Adepo), Raymond (Marquis Rodriguez and Freddy Miyares), Kevin (Asante Blackk and Justin Cunningham) , Yusef (Ethan Herisse and Chris Chalk), and Korey (Jharrel Jerome) are going about their regular lives: talking about the Yankees with a father and dreaming of becoming a shortstop; kissing a girlfriend; lugging an instrument around after school. Though they don’t know each other particularly well, they all wind up in a group of about 25 boys who head into the park that night, where some goof around, while others harass bikers or a homeless guy. The police descend, arresting a handful of them, but the cops don’t consider any of them suspects in anything particularly serious. That changes after the rape victim is discovered in the early hours of the morning and Assistant District Attorney Linda Fairstein decides the boys’ presence in the park that night can’t
be a coincidence. Despite there being no physical evidence that the boys were involved, the police set out to make the facts fit the theory of the case. They start trying to get confessions and names, which they use to pick up additional suspects. Korey Wise, whose name is not on the police’s list, goes down to the precinct with Yusef just to be a good friend. He won’t leave police custody for more than a decade. For his act of kindness, he will spend years at Rikers Island awaiting trial and then 13 years in an adult prison, the only one of the five who was 16 and so sentenced as an adult. When Rolling Stone noted that this story had never been told from the perspective of the five men, DuVernay said she started just speaking with the men first. “That was my first way in. And from there I folded in all of the court transcripts, different records and files that we were able to get a hold of through public means or private transfer,” DuVernay said. “We then read every single stitch of press coverage to really get an understanding of the ways in which this was being reported, to understand the propaganda around this case. You know, there was a study done that 89 percent of the articles that were written at the time, by the New York papers, didn’t even use the word ‘alleged,’” DuVernay said. She continued: “I also talked with academics to get underneath the state of New York City at the time. What were the political motivations? “But it always came back to the men and then their families. Over a four-year period, it was just exhaustive. Interviews, but sometimes just spending time. Lunches, dinners, just getting to know them. Sometimes it’s the little things more than just the core stories.”
Wendy Williams’ husband blames Climb aboard the Summer Movie her after being punched by their Express and enjoy $1 movies Entertainment News son By A.R. Shaw KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 28, The Lego Movie (PG)
The saga continues between Wendy Williams and her estranged husband, Kevin Hunter Sr. Following a recent fight between Kevin Sr. and their son, Kevin Hunter, Jr., Kevin Sr. reportedly believes that Williams was at fault. According to TMZ, Kevin Sr. said that he and his son had an excellent relationship until Williams filed for divorce. Kevin Sr. believes that Williams has influenced their son to be angered by their recent split. In the weeks following the divorce, Kevin Sr. reportedly made multiple attempts to spend time with his son and sent lengthy text messages to explain his side of the story. However, Kevin Jr. reportedly would only respond with one-word replies.i On the morning of Wednesday, May 22, 2019, Kevin Jr. got into an argument with Kevin Sr. at a store parking lot in New Jersey. Kevin Jr. was upset that Kevin Sr. was asking a judge to award him spousal support. The argument eventually turned violent after Kevin Sr. put his son in a headlock. While in
the headlock, Kevin Jr. punched his father in the nose, causing him to release his grip. When police arrived, they arrested Kevin Jr. and charged him with assault. Kevin Sr. told authorities that he would not pursue any legal action against his son. Williams filed for divorce after Kevin Sr.’s alleged mistress, Shania Hudson, reportedly gave birth in March at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Kevin Sr. reportedly has been involved in a relationship with Hudson for more than a decade. Their relationship allegedly caused Williams to relapse on drugs and led to a brief stay for the talk show host in a sober living house. Because they were a married couple and also had a business relationship for more than two decades, their divorce will likely be costly for Williams, who was the primary breadwinner. This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com
2019 – Regal’s Summer Movie Express is back in theatres featuring $1 movies all summer long. This kid-friendly festival is the perfect way to beat the heat this summer at over 340 theatres nationwide. Regal will offer two movies on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Will Rogers Institute, which promotes and funds medical research of cardiopulmonary diseases and purchases neonatal ventilator equipment for medical facilities across the country. “Summer Movie Express is one of the hottest annual deals Regal offers to its moviegoers. We invite people of all ages to join us for three months of fun and entertainment as we feature familyfriendly blockbusters,” said Ken Thewes, Regal’s Chief Marketing Officer. “This summer program is the perfect way for families to spend quality time together while enjoying a big screen experience.” Since 1991, Regal has hosted special summertime entertainment for families to enjoy and to foster a love of moviegoing in each generation. This year’s Summer Movie Express program will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at participating theatres and feature a fantastic lineup of ‘G’ and ‘PG’ movies including, but not limited to: Paddington 2 (PG) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (PG) Smallfoot (PG) Despicable Me 3 (PG) The Secret Life of Pets (PG)
The Grinch (PG) The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) For local start dates, participating theatres and a complete list of movies, please visit www.regmovies.com/promotions/summer-movie-express. Through the Regal Crown Club, the industry’s leading loyalty program, millions of active members accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn rewards including free popcorn, soft drinks, movies and merchandise. Free program membership is on the Regal mobile app and at www.myregal.com. Moviegoers can also stay up-to-date with Regal and theatre happenings through the Regal Facebook page and Regal mobile app. Moviegoers can program their favorite theatres and purchase tickets all from their mobile devices. About Regal: Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group, operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 7,216 screens in 551 theatres in 43 states along with American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam and Saipan as of April 30, 2019. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the company's theatre circuit provides its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience. We are committed to being “The Best Place to Watch a Movie!” Additional information is available on Regal’s website:www.REGmovies.com.
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...that the Consequence of Sin is Death, “but” The Gift of God is Eternal Life in Christ Jesus! “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked....” [Galatians 6:7]. Playing games with God is a very dangerous situation. Living in and Out of Sin is a very dangerous situation. Don’t play games with the God of your Salvation! Don’t play games with Sin! Because God’s Law of Harvest cannot be broken, and you cannot neglect God’s law without consequences [Hebrew 2: 2-3]. I tell you, for this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Understand, if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. [Hebrew 10: 26-29]. Jesus said that your soul is worth more than the rest of the world put together. He asked, “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36) Listen, the consequence
of suppressing the truth is that God gives the sinner over to “The Sinful Desires of Their Hearts,” “Shameful Lusts” and “A Depraved Mind” [Romans 1:24-28]. I tell you, it is a fearful thing to be “Given Over” to your own destructive ways. God has made it clear that “The Soul Who Sins Will Die” [Ezekiel 18:4]. What shall you do?’” The answer, simple yet profound: “Repent!” As [Proverbs 8: 32-36] says, “Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Although this message has been preached for 2,000 years. It has been ignored by most of those that have heard it. It is still being ignored in this day, and it will be ignored during the dark days of the Tribulation, but as an Ambassador for Christ it is my duty to remind you of the “Final Proclamation” [Revelation Chapter 14]. Repent, Repent, Repent! “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: [Deuteronomy 30:19]
Witness For Justice #947
Are You Really Pro-Life? Trayce Potter Minister of Youth and Young Adult Engagement In “Keep Your Head Up,” the late Tupac Shakur sang: “And since a man can't make one He has no right to tell a woman when and where to create one So will the real men get up I know you're fed up ladies, but keep your head up.” Earlier this month, Alabama signed into law a bill that severely restricts women’s right to have a safe abortion. Some describe this law as part of a “pro-life” stance, based on their personal interpretation of scripture, life experience, or understanding of science and society. This definition of “pro-life” focuses on pregnancy and birth. My definition of “pro-life” is that one supports life in all its forms from creation to death. By this definition, a “pro-life” cannot support the death penalty or the gunning down of children of color. By this definition, those who are “pro-life” weep daily for the children at the border who wonder where their parent is and if they will ever feel their embrace again. “Pro-life” laments for the international
war-torn areas where children are collateral damage of America’s military activity. “Pro-life” is heartbroken over the nearly 400,000 children currently looking for a forever home in foster care. “Pro-life” loses sleep over the knowledge that a pre-adolescent girl who was raped and is now contemplating suicide. As Tupac said, “a man has no right to tell a woman when and where to create one,” to which I would add “or when, where, and how to decide that this isn’t the life she can or wants to enter into.” The current reality is that “pro-life” is just a term that takes away another’s individual and Godgiven right to make informed decisions for themselves. My personal thoughts and opinions should never be imposed on another person, especially since I will not have to bear the burden of those decisions. The call and mandate for us as followers of Jesus is to stand with our siblings as they navigate life’s choices, offering support when applicable, refraining from judgment of decisions that are not ours to determine.
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AUTO REVIEW: 2019 Nissan Maxima By Frank S. Washington, AboutThatCar.com, NNPA Newswire Contributor
DETROIT – The 2019 Nissan Maxima is not your average family sedan. Other than four-doors that may be where the similarity ends. It has the feel and the performance chops of a full-fledged sport sedan. Where to begin? It lacks the conservative styling of most middle of the road large family sedans with styling designed to offend no one and appealing to even less. This car had an angular style that generated love it or loathe it responses and was unapologetic. The Maxima was no go along to get along sedan. Nissan’s flagship was quite a figure with its 19-inch diamond cut wheels, large boomerang shaped LED headlights and an oversized V-motion grille. The Maxima had a new front fascia a revised rear fascia with LED taillights and integrated quad-tip exhaust finishers, the dual exhaust was made to look like a quad exhaust. It had a low stance. The lines were meant to evoke the image of a jet fighter. The doors had deep
scallops. Blacked out A-pillars enhanced the floating roof appearance. Combine that with blacked out B- and C-pillars and you get a wraparound canopy look. The test vehicle had a dual panoramic roof with the front panel being retractable and the rear panel fixed. Under the hood was a 3.5-liter V6 that made 300 horsepower. It was mated to an Xtronic transmission. That is a continuously variable transmission with manual shift mode as well drive mode selector, it could be put in sport. Nissan has invested more time and money into the development of CVTs than most automakers. It shows on the Maxima. Gone where the bugaboos like the drone and what seemed to be slow response time. Clearly the downsides of CVTs were gone. That left the upside. The Maxima had an EPA rating of 20 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. That is pretty good for a 300horsepower sedan. This powertrain provided some exhilarating driving. Acceleration
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was impressive, cornering was good, and the suspension soaked up imperfections in the road. The cabin was quiet, and the instruments were laid out in such way that it wasn’t necessary for the driver to reach for anything. The Maxima had a driver focused interior. All of the instruments were pointed at the driver. Even the center stack was slanted in the driver’s direction. The test vehicle was equipped with the Platinum Reserve Package. It featured tan semi-aniline leather appointments. The package interior also had Satin Bronze faceted interior finishers, tan steering wheel insert for a twotone appearance and heated rear seats. The leather was quilted; it was plush and really rivaled the inside of most luxury sedans. It was close by not in an uncomfortable way, it was snug. It really did feel like a cockpit. The leather was soft, there was stitching throughout and the interior was modern but there were buttons where needed, like the
audio controls. The back seats were heated. There was plenty of headroom and hip room. Three people could sit abreast but I don’t think full size adults would be comfortable. This Nissan Maxima had push button start and stop as well as lock and unlock. Now that I think about it, the car was equipped with one of the best overhead cameras that I’ve run across. It had a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Of course, there were voice controls, satellite radio, Bluetooth, lane departure warning, heated and cooled front seats, blind spot warning, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian protection and forward collision warning. And there was remote start; you’d be surprised how many vehicles don’t have this feature. As tested, the 2019 Maxima sticker was $45,225. That just didn’t seem like that much for all you got. Frank S. Washington is editor of AboutThatCar.com
An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys:...continued from page 4 ing events to t-shirt sales to the Mr. DeKalb High School Pageant the community displayed tons of support in honor of this COTA family. “During the many days Ricky was hospitalized after getting his new heart, COTA funds helped us so much with food, lodging, gas and Chicago parking costs,” Dori said. “Our volunteers back home in DeKalb were working very hard to make sure the COTA in honor of Ricky DLC fundraising was successful so we could stay by his side. COTA removed a lot of burden and stress from our shoulders so we could concentrate solely on Ricky’s recovery.” Ricky was released from the transplant center in early July 2016. He was able to return home. But from July 2016 to November 2016 there were numerous 65-mile one way trips to Chicago due to many follow-up appointments and lab draws. By the holidays, Dori and Lalo were starting to feel like Ricky was definitely on the road to recovery. However, this was not to be the case. His new heart was doing great, but his kidneys could no longer keep up due to the previous damage they had suffered. Throughout the year of 2017, Dori and Lalo were once again travelling back and forth to Chicago in hopes that Ricky’s medical team would find a solution for his failing kidneys. In November, Lalo started the testing process to see if he was a suitable kidney donor for his son. Lalo said, “It is what you do to keep your kids alive.” More than a dozen other family and friends also volunteered to be tested as the donor for this beloved teenager. On January 29, 2018, Lalo gave a kidney, and a second chance at life, to his firstborn son, Ricky. This time the transplant took place at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Lalo recovered quickly and was released in a matter of days; Ricky was able
to return home on March 1st. Since transplant Ricky has been living life to the fullest and doing all of his favorite things, which include watching comedy movies, watching the Three Stooges, hanging out with his girlfriend and going out to eat. According to Dori and Lalo, much of Ricky’s ability to live and enjoy his life once again is due to COTA. “I remember that when we first heard about the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) from our transplant social worker, we were a little confused. But when we called the 800 number the staff took the time needed to explain in great detail how COTA could help. COTA has been by our side through Ricky’s TWO life-saving transplants. It gives us so much hope to know COTA is there to reduce our financial stress when the bills keep coming. During times when we are struggling, it is a blessing to know COTA support is available … for a lifetime.” Thanks to COTA, an anonymous heart donor and to Dad Lalo, Ricky is stepping into adulthood. Dori and Lalo are thrilled he is now able to live on his own. Mom Dori says Rick is attending a new school that is helping him with his independence. At a recent medical appointment, they were told Ricky’s heart and his kidney are doing great. Dori is excited to hear how Ricky’s upcoming audition for a role in a local production of “Hairspray” turns out. Dori and Lalo’s biggest dream is that Ricky remains healthy and continues loving life. Happy Father’s Day to an amazing COTA Dad who is helping to make this dream a reality! For more information about the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), or to find a COTA family in your area, please email kim@cota.org.
CENSUS CHAMPIONS Jeri Green's Life-Long Crusade to Reverse Historic Undercounts...continued from page 3 level of trust that the Bureau didn't have with these communities." Regarding her decision to resign, she said when Director Thompson opted to leave in 2017, "I followed him out the door. It was time." Her 10 years of prior employment in the District of Columbia government counted toward federal retirement eligibility. Reasons for leaving were personal and professional. For one, the politicization of the Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce's then new Secretary Wilbur Ross, carried some weight. Green opposes Ross's efforts to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 form. She concurs with other experts that doing so would likely reduce the number of survey respondents and thus undermine the government's constitutional mandate to count all residents. But, the citizenship dispute, soon to be decided by the Supreme Court, was just one factor in her decision. Despite the Census Bureau's growing emphasis and reliance on technology for the 2020 count, "we are still going to need human capital and the funds won't be there," Green said. During the Obama administration, the Republican-controlled Congress mandated that 2020 Census costs be held to the life-cycle costs of the 2010 Census. "Who in the world can buy 2020 groceries on a 2010 budget?" she asks. In her opinion, already, and as a direct result of insufficient funding, there have been other consequences that may negatively impact census accuracy. Between imagining how her daily work might be constrained and what she would do with more time to herself - continue practicing and performing with D.C.'s own KanKouran West African Dance Troupe or devoting longer hours to genealogical research the idea of retirement began to fit like a favorite garment. She didn't see the phone call coming, but she heard the message loud and clear. "Marc Morial dialed me up on my cell phone right after I retired from the Census Bureau and said,
'We need you,'" Green recalled. As president of the National Urban League (NUL) for over 15 years, a two-term mayor of New Orleans, and a former Louisiana state legislator, Morial knows and understands how census-derived revenue pours into county and city coffers to fund infrastructure projects and social service programs. Morial chaired the 2010 Census Advisory Committee, an entity not reconstituted by the Trump administration for the 2020 Census. The committee focused on Hard-To-Count communities and had become part of Green's portfolio during Morial's tenure. Green now serves as senior advisor to the NUL on the 2020 Census and is a key participant in the NUL's Census 2020 Black Roundtable, but her path to the NUL began long before. Just as the Morial family can trace part of its lineage to the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana, Green's folk, on her mother's side, are descendants from formerly enslaved laborers on the Worsley Plantation near Rocky Mount in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Green was born in Washington, D.C., a descendant of part of the African American Worsley migration that eventually settled here. "My grandfather used to make me and my little sister hoe-cakes. He couldn't read or write, nor could his mother, who was a formerly enslaved woman." After Eastern High School, Green pursued her undergraduate degree in Afro-American studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. At the time, there was no rapid public transportation linking her Washington neighborhood to the College Park campus as the D.C. Metrorail system had not been built. Without a car, the bus ride stretched out interminably. Travel time proved less a barrier than the social climate she encountered. "Yes, it was only 15 miles, but it was like going to the Deep South, culturally and otherwise," Green explained. "It was a real eyeopener for me. The whole
blackface thing with Gov. Northam in Virginia? That was nothing. We saw blackface all the time at College Park in the 70s, a land-grant university built by formerly enslaved people." At College Park, she also encountered the Pan Africanism of Kwame Turé, the former Stokely Carmichael. "He made regular visits out there and would encourage us to be active and to fight injustice. We were the ones who fought for tenure for Black professors, for African American studies programs, and for the establishment of the Nyumburu Cultural Center, which provides a physical space for meetings and activities and is still there today." "African Americans are struggling to deal with police brutality, voter suppression, gentrification, and access to health care ... so getting them to turn their attention to the census takes time and commitment." While earning her master's degree in Urban Planning and Urban Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis, Green had her first prolonged encounter with "reams and reams of census data." Job opportunities brought her back home where she worked for a few organizations before being hired by the D.C. Department of Public Works. It was a sprawling agency that Green recalls "was responsible for almost anything in the city with wheels, from public transportation to trash collection" before its duties were parceled out in a city government reorganization. Most of her time was spent working out of the mayor's executive office. She served under Mayors Marion Barry and Sharon Pratt Kelly. A mentor encouraged her to apply for openings at the Department of Commerce during its recruitment drive to staff the 2000 Census. "I left a full-time job at the District government to join the Census Bureau as a temporary employee in 1997," Green said. The practice of bringing former temporary workers aboard after a decennial year is not unusual, those workers' skills and perfor-
mance having been subject to evaluation by Census Bureau staff who can then make full-time job offers to the best prospects. Green is a veteran of three censuses. "I worked on the run-up to the 2000 Census; through the 2010 Census; and for the run-up for the 2020 Census when I left the Bureau in 2017, and I'm still working on 2020 issues with the National Urban League." "African Americans are struggling to deal with police brutality, voter suppression, gentrification, and access to health care," she observed, "so getting them to turn their attention to the census takes time and commitment. But when you look at the issue of Black men being counted where they are incarcerated instead of where they reside, and how that affects political representation and the electoral process, what we at the National Urban League call prison-based gerrymandering, and then you also count the perperson census dollars lost to their communities because, again, that money stays within the communities not their own where they are imprisoned, we cannot remain silent." Green still bristles as she talks about the first census in 1790 when African Americans were not counted as full human beings Native Americans not counted at all. And she has found, within an analysis of the 1860 Census data - and, due to the Civil War, the last census that recorded a captive population - names and information on some of her forbears in North Carolina. She knows full well, however, that most Africans Americans won't be as fortunate in their quest for family, kinship, and identity. "Instead of being defiant and not participating in the census, be defiant and let America know we're still here," Green inveighed. Looking to the other side of the 2020 Census, Green envisions more time with children, grandchildren, and, she said, quite frankly, "I'm trying to be on somebody's beach." Ed. Note: This story is one in a series of EMS profiles of leading advocates for the 2020 Census.