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‘BlacKkKlansman’ Delivers Critical and Powerful Message

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Beyond the Rhetoric FINALLY, KENYA AND THE U.S. HAVE A BUSINESS PLAN! By Harry C. Alford, Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and Somalia's First Lady, Saynab Abdi Moalim (left) at the inauguration ceremony of the Somalia's newly elected President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in Mogadishu on February 22, 2017. AMISOM

Spike Lee has created an iconic body of storytelling that has left an indelible mark on filmmaking and television. His career spans 30 years and includes She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6, Get on the Bus, He Got Game, Summer of Sam, Bamboozled, 25th Hour, She Hate Me, Inside Man, Miracle at St. Anna, Red Hook Summer, Old Boy, and Chi-Raq. Even though “BlacKkKlansman” is set in the 1970s, the themes in the film are just as relevant today as they were back then, Anita Bennett, the managing editor and creator of Urban Hollywood 411, told NNPA Newswire. “We have a president who constantly attacks Black athletes, newscasters and politicians, and white nationalists marching in the streets,” she said. “The racial climate in this country is toxic, [so] if Spike Lee can open just one person’s eyes to the systematic racism that African Americans face every day, then he accomplished what he set out to do,” Bennett said. The longtime entertainment

journalist joined a chorus of other experts who noted that Lee’s latest film continues to receive positive reviews, with critics and fans alike celebrating it for sparking a much-needed conversation about the current political climate and the complex relationship between law enforcement and the Black community. Several critics and actors told NNPA Newswire that Lee has deftly used his platform to expose systemic injustice while advocating for African-Americans and other minorities. Bennett said it’s important that the Black Press continues to spotlight films like “BlacKkKlansman,” “Sorry to Bother You,” and

COMMENTARY: Criticism of Rev. Jasper Williams Follow His Remarks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral BlackPressUSA , Lauren Victoria Burke

Rev. Williams referenced black-on-black crime, said single mothers are incapable of raising sons alone and proclaimed that black America has lost its soul and it’s “now time for black America to come back home.” Saying his subject was “Aretha the Queen of Soul,” Rev. Jasper Williams of the Salem Bible Church in Atlanta gave the audience gathered for Aretha Franklin’s funeral a few unexpected memories laced with political commentary. Though he began simply, referring to the history of soul music and gospel, his talk became political as he Williams appeared towards the end of the ten-hour service. Rev. Williams was one of over three dozen speakers at Franklin’s lengthy Detroit home going ceremony.

Rev. Williams referenced blackon-black crime, said single mothers are incapable of raising sons alone and proclaimed that black America has lost its soul and it’s “now time for black America to come back home.” “Where is your soul, black man?” he asked the audience at one point. “As I look in your house, there are no fathers in the home no more. Where is your soul?” “Seventy percent of our households are led by our precious, (continued in next 2 columns)

“Blindspotting.” “The Black Press champions and helps spread the word about films from African-American directors and writers, as well as movies that focus on issues important to the black community,” Bennett said. “The Black Press – and I’m not talking about gossip websites – but industry-focused outlets like EUR Web, Blackfilm.com, and Urban Hollywood 411, write stories about these films and post interviews with the people behind him. We talk about the movies on social media and encourage Black audiences to go see them,” Bennett said. Actor, director and film producer Shiek Mahmud-Bey said the

Black Press enables filmmakers like himself, Tyler Perry and Spike Lee, to remain relevant and provides a platform to tell the untold stories that are meaningful to African-Americans. “It’s a one-hand-washes-theother thing,” said Mahmud-Bey, the CEO of 25th Frame Films. “Only the Black Press can tell our story the way it needs to be told and only Black filmmakers can put that story in perspective and deliver it to a wide audience on screen,” he said. “BlacKkKlansman” earned about $11 million during its opening weekend, making it Lee’s third best box office debut. (continued on page 6)

COMMENTARY: Criticism of Rev. Jasper Williams Follow His Remarks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral...continued proud, fine black women. But as proud, beautiful and fine as our black women are, one thing a black woman cannot do. A black woman cannot raise a black boy to be a man. She can’t do that. She can’t do that,” Rev. Williams said. “It amazes me how it is that when the police kills one of us, we’re ready to protest march, destroy innocent property,” he said. “We’re ready to loot, steal whatever we want. …But when we kill 100 of us, nobody says anything. Nobody does anything,” he went on. “There was a time when we as a race had a thriving economy. I remember we had our own little grocery stores. We had our own little hotels. They weren’t big and fancy, but they were ours. As bad as the days as Jim Crow and segregation were … it forced us to each other instead of forcing us on each other. We quickly come to realize that as a people, all we really have is one another,” Rev. Williams said during his 40-minute eulogy to Franklin. Social media quickly blew up after Rev. Williams spoke in response. Legendary singer Stevie Wonder proclaimed the phrase “black lives do matter,” as he turned in the direction of Rev. Williams after the minister left the

stage. Singer Gladys Knight’s performance was also viewed as a moment that brought the ceremony back from Williams’ political speech. “Black Mothers been raising Black boys for years!! We’re Still are raising proud, accomplished and aware Black man!! I should have known! Rest of this eulogy has been a conservative Black confusion rant!” wrote attorney Barbara Arwine from her twitter feed during the speech. “Folks, he can’t see, but Stevie Wonder can hear. And he is offering a rebuke to the eulogy. Don’t think for a second, he isn’t! And the folks in the room heard it,” wrote journalist Roland Martin, who attended the service. “Reverend Jasper Williams plantation style speech at #ArethaFranklinFuneral is a prime example why there is a total disconnect between young Black people and the older Black church crowd. All that cowardly “you’s gots to do better” talk ain’t fooling these kids,” offered anti-racism strategist Tariq Nasheed on twitter. Before Rev. Williams spoke, Smokey Robinson, Shirley Ceasar, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Lewis and Ron (continued on page 3)

For a while it seemed like a hopeless dream. The National Black Chamber of Commerce has been making trips to Kenya since 2003. There have been ups and downs, achievements and accomplishments. But the main thing we and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry wanted was big, business interaction between our nations. The effort has been consistent on our part, but the Kenya chamber would change complete management every time there was a national election. Three of the 33 tribes would compete for control – Kikuyu, Luo and Kalenjin. It was back and forth and sometimes in circles. Then came the rise of President Uhuru Kenyatta, son of the Founding Father of the nation – Jomo Kenyatta. He has won two straight terms and there is consistency taking form, at least on the macro level. There appears to be no signs of squabbling and President Kenyatta is getting the international respect that he deserves. That was not always the case. The World Court frowned upon Kenya during the last two elections. They blame much of the violence and controversy on Uhuru’s campaign. That was never proven. However, President Barack Obama never got along with President Kenyatta. He was, from my opinion, condescending to Africa and particularly Kenya, the land of his father’s birth. In his autobiography, he talks about how badly the Jomo Kenyatta government treated his father. It must have been a grudge. In one controversial exchange Obama criticized Kenya’s policy towards homosexuals. In so many words, President Kenyatta retorted that a homosexual act in Kenya was a felony causing punishment with imprisonment. The relationship never became positive – nor did the business interaction between Kenya and the

United States. Oh, how times have changed! Presidents Trump and Kenyatta are in a “groove.” I guess it is about the “art of the deal.” Kenya and the U.S. are engaged in business deals on an ongoing basis. Let’s break it down. A couple of years ago Kenya announced its new railway project, spanning from the capital Nairobi to the major seaport town of Mombasa. Of course, to no one’s surprise it was awarded to China. However, the matching tollway project was awarded to Bechtel Construction. This is a $4 billion monster project. Not only is a U.S. company going to build four lane expressways, the financing has been arranged by our own Overseas Private Investment Corporation, OPIC, an American government program. Ground breaks in 2018, with an aggressive completion target of 2019. More than 4,000 jobs will be involved in this. I have been on the current two – lane road from Nairobi to Mombasa and it is a big strain. I can’t wait to go on the new four lane expressway. I will probably rent a car and enjoy every mile. You drive through precious landscape replete with giraffes, zebras, impala and the likes. Last month, President Kenyatta and his crew came to Washington, DC to finalize an aggressive program with President Trump and Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce. His country must be so proud of him. Like Julius Caesar coming back from his conquest of England, “He came, He saw, He conquered.” On August 27, President Kenyatta, Secretary Ross, four senior government officials and 30 U.S. corporate executives announced over $850 million in public and private partnerships (PPP). During the announcement President Uhuru stated: “Kenya is open for business, and all we want to do is package our part(continued on page 8)

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September 6, 2018

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

COMMENTARY: Our Children’s Education is on the Ballot this Year Submitted to the AFRO by Elijah E. Cummings

Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) More than half a century ago, my parents and a wonderful teacher named Mr. Hollis Posey followed their hearts and championed my right to learn. As a result, I received the empowering education in our City’s public schools that would transform my life. Although I am grateful that I received the “thorough and efficient public education” that is guaranteed to every child by Article VIII of Maryland’s constitution, I am deeply troubled that all of Maryland’s children are not receiving this most basic foundation for successful, productive lives. A widely acknowledged study in 2016 found that Maryland’s public schools are under-funded by $2.9 billion each year. In response, the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education [typically referred to as the Kirwan Commission] has determined that significantly more funding will be required to give every Maryland child a reasonable chance in life, especially children living in those communities with the deepest concentrations of poor families. Both our values and our longterm self-interest demand that we speak truth to power about correcting this failure. Far too many of Maryland’s

children are being relegated to a future devoid of competence or hope. This is an unacceptable failing – and it’s up to us, as voters, to assure that those we elect in November are committed to providing our children’s public schools with the funding that they need and deserve. Although public education is primarily a state and local (rather than a federal) responsibility, the President and Congress have an important role in funding the public education of economically disadvantaged students (Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and students with disabilities (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Currently, annual federal education funding for Title I and IDEA is significant (just under $16 billion and $12 billion, respectively). However, these appropriations have not kept up with the rising cost of educating our students, nor with the legitimate needs of states like Maryland for a more robust and realistic federal partnership. The President and his Republican congressional allies have failed to adequately address this challenge. Democrats in Congress have had to fight just to avoid significant cuts in federal education funding. As a result, our nation’s schools

Global Warming, El Niño Could Cause Wetter Winters, Drier Conditions in Other Months Research indicates warming ocean temperatures will intensify winter rainfall in California By Jeanette Marantos

The 2017 California floods might be a sign of things to come. A UC Riverside study indicates that California can expect more intensive winter rains. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — So here’s the good news: Despite fears to the contrary, California isn’t facing a year-round drought in our warming new world. However, UC Riverside Earth Sciences Professor Robert Allen’s research indicates that what precipitation the state does get will be pretty much limited to the winter months — think deluge-type rainfall rather than snow — and non-winter months will be even dryer than usual, with little or no rain at all. “It is good news,” Allen said. “But only relative to the alternative of no rain at all.” Allen’s latest findings build on his 2017 research that concluded global warming will bring increased winter precipitation to California through the end of this century. The findings are outlined in a paper by Allen and his co-author Ray Anderson, research soil scientist at the USDA-ARS US Salinity Lab at UCR, titled “21st century California drought risk linked to model fidelity of the El Niño

teleconnection. It was published September 3 in Nature Partner Journals: Climate and Atmospheric Science. The paper focuses on how “greenhouse-gas-induced climate change” will affect drought conditions in the state. The findings are based on 40 climate models that were compared to actual precipitation, soil moisture, and streamflow in the state between 1950 and 2000. Historically, about 90 percent of California’s rain and snow have come during the winter months of December, January, and February, Allen said, with sporadic rain scattered over the rest of the year. But now, warming surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are expected to amplify the rainy season by sending stormy El Niño conditions over the state in the winter. Bottom line, Allen said, the flooding and mudslides that accompanied the heavy winter rains of 2017 shouldn’t be considered an aberration, but potentially California’s new weather norm. (continued in next 2 columns)

are no longer the envy of the world, a reality that threatens our long-term national security. Maryland’s Democratic delegation to Washington understands that we must significantly expand federal education funding – but only by electing a Democratic majority to the next Congress can we make this commitment a reality. Despite Governor Hogan’s assertions that Maryland is devoting more support to public education than ever before, the Kirwan Commission has acknowledged that far too many of our school children are being shortchanged, especially in jurisdictions like Baltimore City. On Election Day this year, we will decide whether Republican Larry Hogan or his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous, will make the education of our children his top priority and fulfill our constitutional duty. As a Maryland voter, I am a strong supporter of Ben Jealous’ candidacy to become our next Governor. Maryland’s teachers, through their Education Association’s endorsement, are supporting him as well. As a Past President of our national NAACP, Ben Jealous is painfully aware (as am I) that the percentage of Maryland public school students living in poverty has more than doubled since 1990 (from 22 percent to 45 percent). We understand that properly educating all of our students, as well as meeting the rising cost of special education, will require a substantial and sustained infusion of additional state funding. Drawing upon the Kirwan Commission’s upcoming final report and recommendations, our next Governor and State Legislature will have the duty to revise Maryland’s school funding formula for the first time in nearly two decades. The Commission is expected to recommend increasing the base, per-pupil state funding from $6,860 to $10,880 for each

school child. These challenges, I believe, are why Mr. Jealous has publicly committed (1) to fully implement the Kirwan Commission’s recommendations during the upcoming 2019 legislative session; (2) to raise our teachers’ salaries by 29 percent; (3) to implement full-day, universal Pre-K; (4) and to more effectively target state education funding to those school districts with the largest concentrations of poverty. On Election Day, our voters can also approve an amendment to Maryland’s constitution that will guarantee that public education’s share of the state’s casino revenues is fully committed to funding public education (Question 1). This guarantee will provide an additional $500 million in annual state funding for our schools, an important first step toward closing the current $2.9 billion funding gap. Both Ben Jealous and Larry Hogan have declared that they support Question 1. However, Governor Hogan has yet to adequately explain why he diverted $1.4 billion of our State’s casino money from public education (as voters were originally promised it would be invested) to other purposes. When I visit our children’s classrooms, I look into our students’ eager faces and know that we must act with a sense of urgency to adequately invest in their future. On Election Day, God willing, Maryland’s voters will commit our State to a better future for us all, one filled with confidence, competence and hope. Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. This post originally appeared in the AFRO. The opinions on this page are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the AFRO. Send letters to The Afro-American • 1531 S. Edgewood St. Baltimore, MD 21227

Global Warming, El Niño Could Cause Wetter Winters, Drier Conditions in Other Months...continued The trick will be finding a way to capture excess water for dry periods, he said. “It’s all about smoothing the seasonable differences. If we can take advantage of the enhanced winter rainfall, we can hopefully get through the drying trends the rest of the year.” Trapping that winter precipitation will be a challenge, however, especially since it’s likely to come more in the form of rain than snow due to the warming climate. Historically, snow in the mountains feeds reservoirs and provides water to agriculture when it is needed in the summer, but rain will just run off unless it is captured. Allen’s findings also bode ill for California’s fire season. The state’s new norm could mimic — or surpass — the fire season of 2017, the worst in California’s history, as wet winters encourage lush spring growth that will quickly parch during the hot and

dry season, becoming wildfire fuel. In fact, Allen said, these “new norm” projections aren’t for a distant future. “I think it’s here now, so we need to start acting as quickly as possible,” he said. “Adaptation is incredibly important in response to climate change, and in this case it means enhancing our water storage capabilities, our reservoirs and dam structures, because things are going to become drier in the nonwinter months.” And for ordinary citizens? This might be a great time to start investing in rain barrels. “In Southern California, it could mean having native plants in your yard because a grass yard has to be irrigated, and that’s probably not the wisest use of water,” he said. “It’s all about living sustainably.”

OP-ED: We Have to Get Real about the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students By Nate Davis (CEO and Board of Directors Chairman, K12 Inc.)

Nate Davis, the CEO and chairman of the board of directors at K12 Inc. (not pictured), says that graduating students is meaningless, if they are not prepared for college and careers. (Pixabay.com) Our nation’s graduation rate is at an all-time high. The national figure shows 84 percent of young people, overall, graduating from high school within four years after first entering the 9th grade, a trend that has been on a consistent upswing since the 2010-2011 school year.

Still, despite much progress with that indicator, major gaps still exist. And there is great concern that the graduation rate hype not only masks those gaps, but distracts us from what must be our ultimate goal: ensuring all students earn a high school diploma and are college and career ready. Even as overall graduation rates improve, Black and Hispanic students continue to lag behind that curve. Graduation rates for African American students are 76.4 percentage points—8 percentage points behind the national average—and Latino students are at 79.3 percent. Native American students fare even worse at just 72 percent graduation. Meanwhile, White and Asian students are anywhere from four to six points higher than the national (continued in next 2 columns)

OP-ED: We Have to Get Real about the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students...continued average. None of us can reasonably expect the closure of inequality gaps, if we’re simply satisfied with overall graduation rates while resigned to stubborn achievement gaps. Yet, it seems as if we’re in a phase whereby these disparities are being treated as normal—“the way it is”—as opposed to addressing a larger parity problem. We have to ask ourselves: are we having a responsible and responsive conversation about high school graduation? The most recent “Building a Grad Nation” report from America’s Promise Alliance says that, “Twenty-three states have Black-White graduation rate gaps larger than the national average, including five states—Wisconsin, Nevada, Minnesota, New York, and Ohio—where the gap is more than 20 percentage points…Twenty-four states have Hispanic/White graduation rate gaps that exceed the national average, and in two states – Minnesota and New York—the gap is more than 20 percentage points.” The persistent normalcy of lower achievement among certain disadvantaged student populations is deeply troubling. Closing those gaps should be as important—if not more—than simply raising overall graduation rates. At the same time, graduation rates can be used to unfairly malign schools that are serving underprivileged youth and, in fact, helping at-risk students earn a high school diploma. Alternative schools are singled out for having four-year cohort graduation rates that are generally lower than the national average, but left out of the conversation is how these schools are intentionally designed to serve credit-deficient transfer students and former dropouts at risk of never earning a diploma at all. Measuring how well schools are graduating students is important, but it should be done right, and must not create disincentives for schools to serve credit-deficient students or dropouts looking for a second chance. After all, what is more important for these students: graduating or graduating “on-time”? It’s why graduation rate calculations should be reformed altogether so schools are held accountable for students’ annual progress toward graduation every year, not just in the fourth year of high school. Sadly, the drive to meet on-time graduation has led to recent cases of manipulation and fraud, which, of course, is wrong, but it also

misses the primary purposes of high school altogether: preparing students for higher education, careers, and the workforce. The linkage between these goals—graduation and college and career readiness—is crucial for broader national competitiveness. Graduating students is meaningless if they are not prepared. The number of high school students heading into remedial courses in their first year of college are staggering, and the gaps between varying demographics are even more troubling. Nearly 60 percent of African American students are forced to enroll in non-credit remedial classes in college, according to the Center for American Progress, compared to 45 percent of Latino students and 35 percent of White students. This means that Black, first-year college students, already burdened the most by rising college costs and loan debt, are taking on a greater share of the $1.3 billion wasted on non-credit remedial courses. There is no one silver bullet that will solve our nation’s graduation problem, but we can start by realigning graduation standards to the expectations of colleges, career training programs, industries and jobs, and developing competency-based, personalized learning paths for students unconstrained by four-year cohorts. And we must finally address funding gaps that exist for too many alternative schools working to eliminate achievement gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students. Addressing this complex challenge requires a mix of other solutions, too; improved learning models and instruction, greater support for our teachers, innovative technology, and increased services to disenfranchised students groups are just a few that we should be working on. But none of this can happen without educators, policymakers and business leaders willing to engage in honest and constructive conversations, and then pledging to act. A rising graduation rate is worth celebrating, but let’s not become complacent. Learn more about improving the educational outcomes for the students in your life at nnpa.org/ essa. Nate Davis is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at K12 Inc., an online education provider for students in pre-K through 12th grade.

Aguilar Announces Congressional App Challenge for Inland Empire Students Educational News

San Bernardino, CA— Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that his office will participate in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC is an annual competition open to middle and high school students throughout the country. Students create original software applications, or “apps,” to compete against other students in their respective Congressional Districts. The winner for California’s 31st Congressional District will be selected by a panel of local experts from the Inland Empire. The winning app is eligible to be displayed in the Capitol Building and to be featured on Rep. Aguilar's website. The winning student will be invited to the #HouseofCode Reception in Washington, DC.

“I love showing off the wide range of talent Inland Empire students have, which is why I’m excited to host the Congressional App Challenge in the 31st District for the first time this year. We know that STEM jobs are going to play a major role in our economy in the coming years, so I’m glad to have this opportunity to expose our students to skills like coding and design,” said Rep. Aguilar. To compete in the Congressional App Challenge, students within the 31st Congressional District must register at CongressionalAppChallenge.us by September 10, 2018. For more information, please visit Aguilar.House.gov or call (909) 890-4445.

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GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

Neo-Nazis Hear Ron 'Monkey This Up' DeSantis' Dog Whistle, Respond with Racist Robocalls Targeting Andrew Gillum

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The first Black nominee from a major party for Florida governor is now the target of racist robocalls, which come after the GOP nominee's dog whistling comment. Last week, in a major upset, Andrew Gillum, a Democrat and mayor of Tallahassee, won the state's Democratic primary. Racist automated calls going out to voters in the state have jungle noises, including the sounds of monkeys, in the background, while a man speaking in the ad, pretending to be Gillum, uses an exaggerated minstrel dialect. The robocalls were paid for by a Neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic podcast operated by Scott Rhodes of Idaho called The Road to Power, according to NPR. Representatives from both gubernatorial campaigns have condemned the robocalls. However, jungle noises included in the call appear to be nod to GOP nominee Ron "Monkey This Up" DeSantis' racist comment. The congressman, who is backed by President Donald Trump in the gubernatorial race, said Wednesday morning on Fox News that Gillum is "articulate" and "charismatic," but then resorted to rallying his base with racist rhetoric. "He is an articulate spokesman for those far left views, and he is a charismatic candidate, and I watched those Democratic debates, and none of that is my cup of tea. He performed better than the other people there," Ron "Monkey This Up" DeSantis said. "So we've gotta work hard to make sure that we continue to keep Florida going in a good di-

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rection. Let's build off of on the success of Governor Scott." He then inserts the racist dog whistle: "The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda." Florida Gov. candidate Ron DeSantis is using openly white supremacist rhetoric in relation to his Black Democratic opponent Andrew Gillum: "The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up. In response to his comment, Gillum said: "I think they've thrown away dog whistling and fully leaned into the bull horn." He added, "I understand the signal he wanted to send but the truth is I think there are more of us out there who are common and decent who frankly want to be over the politics of division." Ron "Monkey This Up" DeSantis, a seasoned attorney, used "monkey" when discussing a Black man. Yet claims his comment had "zero to do with race." But, as highlighted in a Miami New Times report, "Eight Times Ron DeSantis "Accidentally" Did Racist Stuff,"this isn't the first time his racism has shown. He moderated a Facebook page called "Tea Party," "which boasts 94,000 followers and claims to be 'the oldest and largest #TeaParty group on Facebook.'" One of the posts on the page is a meme "showing side-by-side photos of Melania Trump and a heavily Photoshopped Michelle Obama with the headline 'Make the White House Beautiful Again,'" according to the New Times.

COMMENTARY: Criticism of Rev. Jasper Williams Follow His Remarks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral...continued from page 1 Isley performed among many others.Rev. William Barbour and Rev. Jesse Jackson also delivered remarks. “Aretha was in her very own special category,” said founder of Arista Records Clive Davis. “Her voice will be impacting others literally for centuries to come,” Davis added. A second tribute to

Franklin and her music is planned at Madison Square Garden this fall. Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist and writer for NNPA as well as a political analyst and communications strategist. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke.

Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, PhD Elected as Caucus Chair State/Government News

Sacramento, CA – The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Shirley N. Weber (AD 79) as the incoming Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Assemblymember Weber has been a champion for education and civil rights. This year, Dr. Weber authored two Caucus priority bills Assembly Bill 2635 regarding properly funding underperforming students, and Assembly Bill 931 which seeks to improve public safety through changing law enforcement’s use of force policies. “Because of her leadership and passion for the African American community, we are honored to have Dr. Weber serve as the new Black Caucus Chair,” stated Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD 41), the CLBC’s current chair. “She has proven time and time again that she is willing to take on the biggest issues, serving as

a David to a world of Goliaths.” Dr. Weber will be sworn in as Chair on December 3, 2018. “I’m honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the Chair of the CLBC. We’ve had a wonderfully successful two years under the guidance of Mr. Holden, and I hope to continue that success into my tenure,” said Assemblymember Weber. “The CLBC has a 50-year tradition of excellence serving the African American community. I hope to contribute to that tradition by shedding light on issues important to our community and advancing policies that benefit all communities.” The Executive Board will also include: Vice Chair, Senator Steven Bradford (SD 35); Secretary, Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (AD 54); and Treasurer, Assemblymember Jim Cooper (AD 9).

Sacramento –---To kick off National College Savings Month, California State Treasurer John Chiang and ScholarShare 529 are reminding California families to start saving for college early. “The cost of higher education may be going up, but that shouldn’t get parents down,” said Treasurer Chiang. “Saving for college is one of the best things parents can do for their children and it doesn’t have to be a financial burden. Kids with a savings account in their name have a much better chance of avoiding crippling student loan debt when they graduate, so — during National College Savings Month — there’s no better time to start saving!” While many students and parents are worried about their ability to pay for college, according to Sallie Mae, only six in 10 parents have actually started saving for their children’s higher education. And for those parents who are saving, data shows they are only saving $18,000, on average, for their children’s education. However, according to the College Board, a typical private, nonprofit college charged $46,950 this past year for tuition, fees, and room and board; and those costs are only predicted to increase further in the coming years. That’s why 70 percent of college students who graduate do so with a mountain of debt. The average student loan debt for the class of 2017 was $39,400 per student, up six percent from the previous year, according to Student Loan Hero. Those families, however, who begin to save for college early, in a tax-advantaged manner, can overcome escalating tuition costs. The ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan makes saving for college easy. With no big, upfront investment, getting started is simple, affordable, and stress-free. Parents can open a ScholarShare 529 account online in just 15 minutes — and with as little as a $25 contribution. All earnings are tax-free when used for qualified higher education expenses, including tuition, room and board, computers, books, and other required supplies.

Beyond the enticing tax benefits, ScholarShare 529 has a strong track record on investment returns. In fact, the plan was recently ranked number one in the nation for investment performance, among all direct-sold 529 plans, based on a three-year and five-year investment period ending June 30, 2018, according to Savingforcollege.com. Additionally, ScholarShare 529 allows grandparents, as well as other family and friends, and even employers to make gifts to a student’s account for maximum growth potential. Chiang added, “Just imagine what these graduates could do with all that saved money. They could put a down payment on a home, buy a new car, or finance their own business startup. ScholarShare 529 encourages students and families to save as much as possible, as early as possible, so we not only help California students, but grow our economy even stronger.”

ScholarShare 529 serves as California’s official college savings plan. Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, ScholarShare 529 provides families with a valuable tool that offers a diverse set of investment options, tax-deferred growth, and withdrawals free from state and federal taxes when used for qualified higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, books, certain room and board costs, computer equipment, and other required supplies. To open a ScholarShare 529 account or get more information about the plan, visit www.ScholarShare529.com. For information about the ScholarShare Investment Board, visit www.treasurer.ca.gov/ scholarshare, like ScholarShare 529 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ scholarshare529, and follow them on Twitter at @ScholarShare529. For more news, please follow the Treasurer on Twitter at @CalTreasurer, and on Facebook at California State Treasurer's Office.

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Big Bear Animal Shelter

42080 North Shore Drive, Big Bear City Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12p.m.)

Riverside County and the State of California are teaming up to train the local cannabis industry how to comply with laws regulating pesticide use. The training by the county Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and state Department of Pesticide Regulation is geared toward licensed cultivators operating in cities that allow cultivation. Ordinances prohibit cannabis cultivation in all unincorporated areas of Riverside County but registrants will not be required to show a license in order to attend the training. Under state law, cannabis cultivators and employees who apply pesticides must comply with relevant pesticide laws and regulations. Two separate trainings will be offered in Palm Desert on Sept. 13 and Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. until noon at the University of Califor-

Wednesday 12-7 p.m. (closed for lunch 2-3 p.m.)

· San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control 351 N. Mountain View, San Bernardino Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

A dog license costs $24 for an altered dog (spayed or neutered), $12 for disabled residents or seniors (65 years and older) with an altered dog, and $96 for an unaltered dog. An additional $20 late fee applies if the license application is determined to be late. Financial assistance is available for spaying and neutering. For a limited time, there are additional vouchers available for the spaying and neutering of Chihuahuas, shepherds, and pit bull-type breeds. Call the Pet Over Population Coalition (POPCO) at (888) 767-2550 or visit www.popco-inc.org for more information. Animal Care and Control is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents and their pets can thrive in a safe environment. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.

nia, Riverside, Palm Desert Center, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive. The training will cover: • Operator Identification Numbers • Private Applicator Certificates • Pesticide Use Reporting • Employer Requirements and Worker Health and Safety • Understanding and Interpreting Pesticide Labels For more information, please visit the Agricultural Commissioner ’s web site at www.rivcoawm.org. To register for training, please RSVP to the commissioner’s Coachella Valley District Office at (760) 342-5070.

Bank Overdraft Fees Strip More Than $11 Billion from Consumers Each Year By Charlene Crowell

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Canvassing For Dog Licensing to Begin in Running Springs Area San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control will begin a door-to-door canvass Wednesday, September 5th, of neighborhoods in the communities of Running Springs, Green Valley Lake, and Arrowbear to ensure that all dogs have current licenses and rabies vaccinations. All dogs in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County are required by law to be licensed and vaccinated at four months of age. A license also identifies the owner and allows them to be quickly reunited with their pet in case they ever get lost. Pet owners can prepare by having current pet licenses, vaccination records, and spay/neuter certificates available to avoid possible citations. Owners of unlicensed dogs may obtain a license before visits from animal license checkers. Licenses may be purchased or renewed online at www.sbcounty.gov/acc or at the following locations:

County, state to train cannabis cultivators about pesticide compliance Riverside County News

Charlene Crowell (Deputy Communications Director, Center for Responsible Lending) Published: 04 September 2018 For many people, little things can in time lead to big problems. When personal checking accounts are involved, transactions without available funds in checking accounts can trigger a series of fees that wind up taking a big bite out of the next paycheck. What’s more, many times consumers have no way of knowing the real cost until after a bank statement arrives weeks later. Banks and other depository institutions market these fees as convenient “overdraft protection.” What they do to consumers is strip billions of dollars each year from personal checking accounts, while generating a lucrative, no-lose revenue stream for these institutions. New Research New research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) finds that last year among the nation’s largest banks, overdraft fees were a $11.45 billion bonanza. “Unfair Market: The State of High-Cost Overdraft Practices in 2017,” analyzes both how overdraft fee revenue is generated, as well as the practices borne on the backs of America’s working poor. “Instead of serving families fairly, banks are driving many customers deeper in a hole and often out of the banking system altogether,” said Pete Smith, the report’s author and CRL senior researcher. “Over the last 15 to 20 years, many financial institutions have betrayed the trust of their

account holders by replacing what was once an occasional accommodation with an exploitative system of routine high-cost overdraft fees that drive account holders deep into debt.” "Banks set up systems at every turn where they can maximize the revenue they generate with these fees,” continued Smith. “They've found a way to turn mistakes into a revenue source." Among the report’s key findings: The 2017 overdraft fees charged by the largest banks represent an increase above similar revenues recorded for both 2015 and 2016; The 20 banks with the highest volume of fees received $9 billion or approximately 79 percent of the total reported $11.45 billion for 2017; and Although a few banks do not charge fees for point-of-sale (POS) and/or ATM transactions, all 10 of the nation’s largest banks charge overdraft fees higher than $30 per transaction. These fees also come with unfair or abusive bank practices designed to maximize revenues. For example, some banks allow five or more overdraft fees to be charged per day to customers. If the overdraft fee is $35, a single day’s overcharges could be $175 – that will be taken by the bank from the next deposit or payroll. Consumers who rely upon debit cards for day-to-day purchases may unknowingly incur hundreds of dollars of charges in just a few days. Other suspect bank practices add extended or sustained fees beyond the original overdraft fee. Yet another is to manipulate postings to customer accounts to generate the largest possible (continued on page 7)

New Limited Civil Department Added At The San Bernardino Justice Department SB County News

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The Superior Court of San Bernardino County is pleased to announce the addition of a second limited civil department, slated to open on September 24, 2018, at the San Bernardino Justice Center (SBJC). The new department will be located in S16 on the fifth floor, and presided over by the Honorable Lynn M. Poncin. Aligned with the Court’s 20182023 Strategic Plan, adding a second limited civil department will rebalance the workload of over 10,000 active cases currently assigned to department S17. This addition of a new limited civil courtroom will expand access to justice by allowing residents of San Bernardino County to resolve their cases more efficiently. Recent judicial appointments made by Governor Jerry Brown and an increase in new funding to the Superior Court of San Bernardino

County brings opportunities to expand access in case-types that directly affect our community. “The Superior Court of San Bernardino County is committed to expanding and improving access to justice,” said Presiding Judge John P. Vander Feer. “We are always looking for ways to improve access to our Court, and adding an additional limited civil department is a great way to make improvements in this area.” The Superior Court of San Bernardino County serves the largest county in the contiguous United States with 12 courthouses that spread over 20,000 square miles, serving an estimated 2.16 million residents. For any additional questions, please contact the Communications and Public Affairs Unit at 909-708-8747, or via email courtspio@sb-court.org.

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BellyBloating: Doc Share What To Eat And What To Avoid

September 6, 2018

How To Keep Exercising Despite Chronic Pain Health/Fitness News

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expect bloating to occur. Cooking is key! 5. Salt

Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re swallowing, can all add up to feeling and looking bloated. To help us keep our bellies as bloat free as possible, is Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in Internal Medicine specializing in gastroenterology, digestive health and nutrition, who shares what to eat and what to avoid and why. “It’s really important to pay attention to bloat, especially when it either comes on suddenly or is prolonged with pain. It is possible to develop an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine which gives that distended belly and full feeling,” explains Dr. Sonpal. The discomfort caused by bloating is a fixable issue. Watching the choices you are making and the way your body is reacting to them is key. According to Dr. Sonpal, here are some foods to steer clear of when it comes to banishing the bloat. 1. Simple Carbs The general population is aware that foods like soft drinks, sweets, desserts, and white bread are not conducive to a healthy diet. Simple carbs are processed into the bloodstream very quickly and have little nutritional value other than the energy they add to your body. When there is an overflow of energy being stored in your body versus what you are burning you begin to gain weight

and feel bloated. 2. Processed starches Limiting pasta or bread to a once per week treat can really make an impact when addressing bloat. These foods are like sponges when it comes to water. When you cut starches, you’ll notice bloat minimizes pretty quickly. 3. Sugar substitutes and faux sweeteners Here’s the catch, you may think you’re doing the right thing by opting for “fat-free” or “sugarfree” food options that say they are “derived from real sugar.” Dr. Sonpal clarifies that these kinds of sugars are actually low-digestible carbohydrates. Our bodies metabolize them differently due to their chemical structure leaving them hanging around in our small intestine leading to bloat. 4. Raw cauliflower (and other uncooked cruciferous vegetables). Cauliflower has become the “it” vegetable because it takes on the flavor of anything it’s mixed with. We see recipes for cauliflower mashed, cauliflower pizza, fried “rice,” and even mac and cheese; all created with cauliflower as the main ingredient. When cooked, these vegetables are great sources of nutrition and fine side dish substitutes for pasta, rice, and potatoes. However, when cauliflower is chopped up and eaten raw along with kale, broccoli and brussels sprouts you can

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia (SCFG) is asking all Georgians to get involved and make a difference. SCFG activities include the Annual Walk-A-Mile for Sickle Cell on the Atlanta West BeltLine, a Game Night, Health Fairs and Free Testing Health/Fitness News

ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2018 / PRNewswire/ -- Sickle Cell disease is a condition that affects people around the world. In Georgia there are more than 7,000 people living with Sickle Cell. "We want to raise awareness about the serious health problems associated with Sickle Cell Disease which is characterized by debilitating pain and life-threatening complications," said Deborah McGhee McCrary, CEO of the SCFG. "Awareness month is filled with health fairs, fundraisers, information on testing, and the latest research and treatments for Sickle Cell. SCFG will host the 5th Annual Walk-A-Mile for Sickle Cell in a new historic Southwest side location, along the picturesque Atlanta BeltLine, which stitches together Atlanta's westside neighborhoods. The Atlanta BeltLine West End Trail offers a bicycle and pedestrian-safe corridor surrounded by mature trees and grasses thanks to Trees Atlanta. The trail is also home to an art installation honoring the civil rights leadership of the past with a photography exhibition titled, Atlanta Civil Rights Movement 1944-1968. The community is invited to come out and take a lei-

surely walk for a great cause and join in on the fun of the day. Register today at www.sickecellga.org/walkamile. To learn more about Sickle Cell Awareness Month contact the Foundation at 404-755-1641 or visit www.sicklecellga.org/ events. About Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.: Founded in 1971 by two Atlanta physicians – the late Nelson McGhee, Jr and Delutha H. King, the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (SCFG) is a statewide nonprofit advocating for and serving children and adults with Sickle Cell and other abnormal hemoglobin. The Foundation hosts Camp New Hope, Georgia's first medically supervised summer camp for children with sickle cell ages 6-17. SCFG is the only community-based organization providing sickle cell education, testing, counseling and Transition Services throughout the state. SCFG was instrumental in the passage of medical cannabis legislation in Georgia and for having sickle cell added as an eligible condition – the first state in the nation to do so.

Getting to the heart of America's diabetes crisis By Ken Thorpe

About 30 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 1.5 million more are diagnosed each year. More than 25 percent of seniors have diabetes,

and minority populations are at the greatest risk of developing this disease. African Americans, (continued in next 2 columns)

If you want to reduce water retention which always leads to a bloated stomach, cut out the salt. In fact, if you have a lunchtime meal you can significantly reduce the bloat and puffiness simply by avoiding salty foods for the remainder of the day. People who are mindful of their salt intake, prepare their own foods and avoid things like canned soups, chips, bacon, sausage, lunch meats will look and feel leaner. What not to fear: 1. Ripe Bananas! What’s not to love about bananas. You can grab one on the go, they are high in potassium which is another thing that rids water retention. 2. Cucumbers They’re known to reduce swelling and given they contain the flavonoid antioxidant, quercetin. Cool crisp and delicious they’re common to salads and they can also be eaten solo as a snack. You can also add them to water. 3. Watermelon Chunks of watermelon are low calorie and filled with water (over 90%) and very low sugar. Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. 4. Fermented Foods Kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, and kombucha. These high probiotic, bacteria-friendly fermented foods are key to maximizing digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

5. Drink water and green tea! Since carbonated beverages contribute to bloat stick to water and flavored teas. Sipping on these beverages throughout the day keeps the digestive system moving. When you are water deprived your body will hold on to the water already in your body without excretion leading to appearing bloated. Things to avoid when dealing with belly bloat include: 1. Drinking from a straw The mechanisms of straws make it so that you suck air in to take sips of your drink. An excess of this can fill you up with air and cause bloating. 2. Sleeping right after eating Many people get drowsy right after a meal. The best course of action is to go for a walk or do something that gives you a bit of energy and helps your body process your meal. Going to bed right after eating cripples your digestive process, slowing down the breakdown of your food.

3. Eating Too Rapidly If you find yourself struggling with bloating observing the pace at which you eat can help reduce the amount of air you intake while consuming the foods you love. Generally taking more time to enjoy your meal. About the doctor: Dr. Niket Sonpal is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical instructor at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn and on the board of the NY- American College of Physicians (NYACP). He is completing his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Lenox and has spoken and presented at over 25 national and regional conferences on his research and is a regular participant in national courses.

Getting to the heart of America's diabetes crisis...continued for instance, have a 77 percent higher risk of developing diabetes compared to White Americans. Hispanic Americans have a 66 percent higher risk. Most meticulously monitor their blood sugar, as they know that failing to keep diabetes in check can damage the kidneys, eyes, and feet. But even so, about 50,000 Americans start dialysis each year because of diabetes-induced kidney failure. More than three million Americans with diabetes experience partial vision loss. And over 70,000 undergo limb amputations due to diabetic ulcers. The disease also threatens the heart. People living with diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop a heart problem -and up to four times as likely to die from cardiovascular disease. Yet half of people living with diabetes aren't aware of this risk. That needs to change. Educating doctors and patients about the connection between diabetes and heart disease could save millions of lives and billions of dollars. Type 2 diabetes changes how the body processes glucose -a sugar found in foods. This results in chronically high levels of blood sugar, which can lead to life-threatening health problems. People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to be hospitalized because of heart problems. And an estimated 68 percent of people with diabetes age 65 or older lose their lives to heart disease. People with diabetes also often develop high levels of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, and high triglycerides -- a situation that is often associated with coronary heart disease. And many struggling

with diabetes are also obese, which puts the heart at greater risk. The combination of diabetes and cardiovascular disease is a major driver of healthcare spending. Diabetes alone costs our nation $245 billion a year in medical spending and lost productivity. Heart complications account for a quarter of the medical costs. Raising awareness of this diabetes-heart connection can motivate change that America needs to chip away at the increasing burden of chronic disease. Medical professionals play a crucial role in educating people about the diabetes-heart connection, recommending changes needed to manage diabetes, protect the heart, and following progress. People with diabetes and their families play a role, too -- supporting healthier, active lifestyles, tracking and managing glucose levels, asking their healthcare providers about diabetes and heart health, and following through on treatment recommendations. Policymakers can also help. State and federal funds are used to educate the public about diabetes and heart disease. Making sure that efforts to address diabetes or cardiovascular disease effectively raise awareness of the linkage between them would spark impactful action. Getting to the heart of America’s diabetes crisis is long overdue. It's time to make the diabetes-heart connection and save millions of lives and dollars in the process. Kenneth E. Thorpe is a professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

Pain is a great excuse if you don’t like to exercise, and it’s certainly something many people with chronic pain would just as soon avoid. Yet at the same time exercise is one of the things that can help make that pain go away. “It can become a Catch-22 situation,” says Dr. Victor M. Romano, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results – With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery (www.romanomd.com). “We don’t want to exercise because we have pain, and yet exercise will usually help you reduce the pain over the long run. Research has shown that exercise is an essential aspect in the treatment of chronic pain. Lack of exercise can cause a downward cycle of deconditioning and worsening pain. But exercise can help those with chronic pain engage in enjoyable and essential activities of daily living with greater ease. Cardio exercise, interval training, and weight lifting are the three types of exercise most people should include once a week in their workouts. Stretching should be included in every workout, Romano says. Doctors generally ask patients to rate their pain on a scale of one to 10. The average intensity of pain experienced for 12 or more hours over a 24-hour period is considered their baseline pain. Romano says if, during exercise, pain levels increase by more than 2 points from the baseline you should stop and modify that exercise to ensure you do not cause a flare up of your pain. Of course, a good diet is also important. Furthermore, obstructed breathing, from a deviated septum, allergies or a cold, will impair your balance and strength. Restoring clear nasal breathing will improve your performance. For people who suffer from chronic pain, Dr. Romano offers these exercise tips:

Try shorter exercise periods. Interval training is very helpful in patients with chronic pain. Short bursts of exercise can be more beneficial and less stressful than one long workout. Even five minutes is better than nothing. Everything counts. Weight training is also important for seniors and women to strengthen bones. Research has proven that weight training is good for everyone, regardless of sex or age. Make sure to incorporate it into your exercise program. Stretching is important. Go to Facebook, download our Romano Stretches, and incorporate them into your daily routine, even if you don’t exercise that day. Try yoga or tai chi. These programs have shown success with people with chronic pain. Clear your sinuses. If your breathing is obstructed, use nasal sprays or get nasal strips that will open your breathing and further improve your strength and balance. Mind over matter. If you need to do an exercise that you know is going to be painful, start by taking some deep breaths and focus your energy. Take your time. “Even though exercise for somebody with chronic pain sounds counterintuitive,” Romano says, “it is very important as part of recovery therapy.” About Dr. Victor Romano Dr. Victor Romano (www.romanomd.com) is an orthopedic surgeon and the author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results – With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery. He is board-certified in orthopedics and sports medicine with over 25 years of experience in the field. He graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school at the University of LoyolaChicago.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Ana Fadich Men’s Health Network Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, striking approximately 165,000 men each year with about 30,000 dying of the disease – making it second only to lung cancer as the deadliest cancer in men. Caught early, prostate cancer can be treated, usually successfully. But remember, in early stages, prostate cancer has no symptoms, so don't wait for "something bad" to happen to Get It Checked. For almost 30 years, doctors have had a powerful weapon in their arsenal for detecting prostate cancer. In addition to the digital rectal exam (DRE) patients can have a simple blood test called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA), that will detect a majority of prostate problems early. Since the PSA has been used, prostate cancer deaths have declined and the number of successfully treated prostate cancer cases has risen. During September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Men’s Health Network is urging men to talk to their healthcare providers about prostate cancer. They also encourage women to get involved and urge their husbands, fathers, brothers, and other loved ones to talk to their healthcare provider about prostate screening, including the PSA and DRE tests. Let others know about the risks of prostate cancer and the potential benefits of screening. Posters, fact sheets, and a social media tool kit, for use at your place of worship, where your work, and for your fraternity or sorority, can all be downloaded for free at t h e www.ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth.com web site. A federally staffed panel of experts, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), makes recommendations about screenings that healthcare providers look to for guidance. At its meeting in May of this year, the Task Force recommended that men age 55-69 should speak to their healthcare provider about using the PSA test to screen for prostate cancer. But Men's Health Network, many other patient advocate organizations, and many healthcare providers don't think that goes far enough. Men’s Heath Network urges the following men to talk to their healthcare provider about routine prostate cancer screening: All men over age 50, and at age 40 for African Americans

Men with a family history of prostate cancer Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and Men exposed to pesticides and certain other chemicals. If you are on Medicare, prostate cancer screening is a part of your Welcome to Medicare physical, the free comprehensive physical exam you receive in your first year of eligibility. But you may have to ask for the "Welcome" physical since many healthcare providers don't seem to know about it. And, Medicare continues to cover prostate cancer screening in following years. For younger men, over 30 states require that insurance companies offering health insurance in their state provide coverage for prostate cancer tests. Insurance companies may offer prostate cancer screening in the remaining states but are not required to do so. And, know your numbers! When you receive your PSA test results, ask the healthcare provider what your PSA number is, write it down, and compare it against future tests. If the number goes up in future tests, talk to your healthcare provider. The bottom line? Having an annual prostate exam, including a PSA test, just might save your life. No matter what age you are, that annual PSA test creates a benchmark to judge future tests against. And ladies, if the men in your life don't want to make an appointment, do it for them - and drive them to the healthcare provider's office if you have to. No insurance and limited funds? Watch for free screenings in your area. Many healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, and health fairs offer free prostate screenings in September and at other times during the year. Take any opportunity you can to Get It Checked (www.GetItChecked.com). Resources: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: www.ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth.com Prostate Health Guide: www.ProstateHealthGuide.com Get It Checked (screening guidelines for men and for women): www.GetItChecked.com Men's Health Network: www.MensHealthNetwork.org

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PAGE 5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180009444 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 8/16/2018 Began Transacting Business: 2/16/2016 Filing Expires On: 8/16/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): SAN LUIS CONCRETE CORP. Business Address: 2270 DARBY STREET MUSCOY, CA 92407 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: SAN LUIS CONCRETE CORP. 2270 DARBY STREET MUSCOY, CA 92407 A1#: C3875643 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Servando Requena, 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 August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180009192 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 8/10/2018 Began Transacting Business: 7/16/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/10/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): PROTHANE Business Address: 1893 S. LAKE PL. ONTARIO, CA 91761 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 1600 SIERRA MADRE CR. PLACENTIA, CA 92870 Registrant(s)Address: DEE ENGINEERING, LLC 1893 S. LAKE PL. ONTARIO, CA 91761 A1#: 201816310029 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Marcello Leandro, 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 August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180008607 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 7/27/2018 Began Transacting Business: 7/07/2011 Filing Expires On: 7/27/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): FREIGHT CARRIER TRANSPORT Business Address: 18040 CITRON AVE. FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: ANGEL GUZMAN 18040 CITRON AVE. FONTANA, CA 92335 Signature/Officer Title: Angel Guzman 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 August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180008881 Date Filed: 8/03/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/03/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SILVER STAR AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25444 3RD ST. STE. A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: FADI N. YEHIA 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: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/18/2013 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Fadi N. Yehia, 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 the 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 August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180009323 Date Filed: 8/14/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/14/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ATLAS AUTO GLASS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN

BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 448 TENNESSE STREET REDLANDS, CA 92273 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SAM SHAMOUN, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4180441 Residence Street Address: 448 TENNESSE STREET REDLANDS, CA 92273 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/01/18 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Bashir Shamoun, CEO 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 the 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 August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180009200 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 8/10/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 8/10/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): 3110 CHINO AVE Business Address: 3110 CHINO AVE CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 324 S. DIAMOND BAR BLVD. #282 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 Registrant(s)Address: FANG DING LLC 324 S. DIAMOND BAR BLVD. #282 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 A1#: 201814410008 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Charles Zhang, Secretary 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 August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180008773 Date Filed: 8/01/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/01/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALL IN ONE AUTO CENTER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 154 S. WATERMAN SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ALL IN ONE AUTO CENTER, INC. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.:CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4174828 Residence Street Address: 154 S. WATERMAN AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 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 Signature/Title of Person Signing: George Robert Hajjar, CFO 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 the 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 August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180008772 Date Filed: 8/01/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/01/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): RKS SMOKE SHOP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8011 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: RAVEN’S SMOKE SHOP, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4176839 Residence Street Address: 8011 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 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 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Rabih F. Raydan, CEO 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 the 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 August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180009065 Date Filed: 8/09/2018 Filing Expires On: 8/09/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CHOOSE HOPE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO

September 6, 2018

LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 124 E. OLIVE REDLANDS, CA 92373 Name of Individual Registrant: DARCY K. TRENKLE, M.D. 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: 124 E. OLIVE REDLANDS, CA 92373 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature/Title of Person Signing: Darcy K. Trenkle, M.D., 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 the 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 August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: EVELYN M. ADAIR aka

EVELYN MAY ADAIR aka Case Number: PROPS 1800837 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EVELYN M.

ADAIR aka EVELYN MAY ADAIR A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ROBIN E. HUMENIK in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that ROBIN E. HUMENIK 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 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:10/11/ 2018 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 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: Roger von Kaesborg Law Office of Roger von Kaesborg, 8460 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 Telephone: (909)822-4445 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 6, 13, 20, 2018.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: EFREN CORRAL Case Number: PROPS 1800842 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EFREN COR-

RAL A Petition for Probate has been filed by: GISELLE CORRAL in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that GISELLE CORRAL 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: 10/11/2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR-

NIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST 3RD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 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 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: CANDICE A. GARCIA-RODRIGO 3350 Shelby Street, 345 Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: (909)212-0320 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 6, 13, 20, 2018.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: JOYCE B. SEDORE Case Number: PROPS 1800723 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOYCE B.

SEDORE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RACHELLE ANN PAGE in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that RACHELLE ANN PAGE 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: 10/24/2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST 3RD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 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 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: CANDICE A. GARCIA-RODRIGO 3350 Shelby Street, 345 Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: (909)212-0320 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 6, 13, 20, 2018.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: MILDRED J. JONES aka

MILDRED JONES MILDRED J. HUGHES

aka

Case Number: PROPS 1800752 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MILDRED J.

JONES aka MILDRED JONES aka MILDRED J. HUGHES A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that RUTH L. HENRICKS 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: 9/18/2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0300 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 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: Telephone: () Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 23, 30, September 6, 2018.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: RICHARD W. WAGNER Case Number: PROPS 1800781 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RICHARD W.

WAGNER aka RICHARD WILLIAM WAGNER aka RICK WAGNER A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JANICE A. STILLWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that JANICE A. STILLWELL 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: 9/20/ 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT 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: Roger von Kaesborg Law Office of Roger von Kaesborg, 8460 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 Telephone: (909)822-4445 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 23, 30, September 6, 2018.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): IRENE OLSEN, an Individual: Does 1 through 50; and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): ERIC BRUCE LEM, an Individual; and YIK LANG CHAU, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your

county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.(NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion 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 telefonica 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 mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision 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.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibido mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbiraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1808835 (Numero del Caso): The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District Civil Division 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Laura A. Reiland, Esq. RELAW APC 699 Hampshire Road, Suite 215 Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 265-1031 Date: April 13, 2018 (Secretario)Clerk, by Sandra Ortega Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2018. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): JENNIFER ANN KUSHNER YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you 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 SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion 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 telefonica 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 mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision 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 poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion 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. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1806224 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion 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 direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese (Bar #118226) 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No.554268) Date: March 12, 2018 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Sandra Ortega, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.

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Joint Statement by State Water Board and CDFA on Commitment to Safe, Clean Drinking Water SACRAMENTO – Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Felicia Marcus, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board released the following statement on Senate Bills 844 and 845: “An unprecedented coalition of environmental justice groups; faith-based organizations; rural counties; farmers and ranchers and their associations came together on a solution for this statewide problem – yet it was unsuccessful. A vote on safe drinking water for hundreds of thousands of Californians didn’t happen,” Ross said. “We remain optimistic that a solution will be reached – addressing the challenges of unsafe levels of arsenic, nitrates, uranium and other chemicals that make tap water in a number of homes throughout the state undrinkable. We will get this resolved.” “California missed an opportunity to lead today. Without a stable funding source to help communities afford 21st century treatment, we are left with piecemeal solutions that can’t do the job,” said Marcus “These bills could have added that missing piece. The historic coalition of allies behind the bills will welcome others who step up with real solutions rather than lipservice about implementing the human right to water.”

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LIFESTYLE NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION

Myles Truitt: Star of Sci-fi ‘Kin’ is Poised for Stardom By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Contributor

Myles Truitt is poised for stardom with the release of his latest project, Kin, opening in theaters Labor Day weekend. Even if you don’t know his name yet, you will soon. The Atlanta, GA teen has starred in a number of high-profile television shows including Queen Sugar, Greenleaf, Black Lightning and his critically-acclaimed performance in the episode of FX’s monster hit Atlanta where he played Devin, a bullied teenager who commits suicide. Truitt also starred in the recordbreaking BET biopic ‘The New Edition Story,’ as a young Ronnie DeVoe. The biopic drew record ratings for BET, giving us a glimpse of Truitt’s acting chops. In Kin, Truitt plays the role of Eli, a young, boy adopted by a white family forced to go on the run when his brother gets into trouble with the wrong folks. Along the way he finds a mystifying weapon to use as protection in their quest for safety and survival. Truitt holds his own playing against acclaimed actors Dennis Quaid, James Franco, Jack Reynor and Zoe Kravitz. The film is gritty and futuristic, the opposite of the young man sitting in front of me who describes his style as casual. Truitt is wellcoifed, well-mannered and quiet in demeanor yet confident in presentation. He admits he kind of fell into

Eli (Myles Truitt) in KIN.

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acting when all of the basketball slots at the summer camp were sold out. He was given a choice by his parents of staying home with his grandmother or going to theater camp. He chose theater camp and the rest is history. “I learned how to talk to people, how to not be scared and how to carry myself on stage. That eventually helped me when I got in front of the camera,” says the 16-year-old. Once Truitt was bitten by the acting bug, he further developed his craft at the acting company Atlanta Youth Ensemble, where he studied his craft and began auditioning for roles, landing parts on celebrated shows. Truitt has worked steadily over the last five years in television and is now starring in a major, Hollywood motion-picture where he is the star of the movie. It is rare in Hollywood films for a black person, let alone a black teenager to be the center of a narrative, so Truitt is breaking new ground in an industry that is often criticized for excluding people of color from central roles in major films. The weight of playing this role as a young, black man has not escaped Truitt, who has mixed emotions about landing this opportunity. “I really don’t know how I’m feeling. I’m happy and excited, but I don’t know how to communicate exactly what I’m feeling at

this moment, says the thoughtful teenager. “I’m interested in seeing the impact it has on the fans, especially black audiences, because you don’t see young, black males in this type of role, especially in Hollywood.” Truitt is focusing on the “work” while he awaits the film’s reception by audiences and critics. “It hasn’t hit me yet, but I know that it will. I know that it will be a big moment and stepping stone for me in my life.” “Work” is what Truitt does in this film — shooting action sequences, performing poignant and intimate scenes with Quaid, Reynor and Kravitz and literally moving the narrative forward with each decision his character makes. One would think a teenager in his first major motion picture, working with an elite group of actors would be intimidated by all that is happening around him. Truitt isn’t intimidated or star struck. He knows he belongs here and his co-stars who fans worship are human beings just like him. He credits his grandfather with teaching him to treat everyone as a friend. “My grandfather was an old soul and he treated everyone in a very respectable manner. It didn’t matter who you were. I learned that from him,” says Truitt. The teen actor also learned to treat everyone the same. “I hung

‘BlacKkKlansman’ Delivers Critical and Powerful Message...continued from page 1 Based on a true story, the film tells of undercover Black detective, Ron Stallworth, who manages to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. It has earned positive reviews from audiences and critics with an A-rating on CinemaScore and a 97 percent “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Spike Lee has always been socially consciously aware as a filmmaker, going back to ‘Do The Right Thing,’” said actress turned film critic, Carla Renata, who’s known for her website, “The Curvy Film Critic.” “As a filmmaker he uses the art of dialogue, the lens and his actor’s performances to illustrate his point of view on any given subject allowing the film to do the talking for him,” Renata said. “Given that ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is adapted from Ron Stallworth’s novel, Lee amplifies this former detective’s experience and puts his spin on it as only a Spike Lee Joint can do. ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ along with ‘Blindspotting’ and ‘Sorry To Bother You’ are the perfect films for the perfect climate that have infiltrated hate and NeoNazi behavior into our daily existence via our current administration,” said Renata, a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications. She added: “It’s no coincidence the film was dedicated and released on the anniversary of the Charlottesville attack and rally where Heather Hoyer was mowed down like a dog and murdered. It’s also no coincidence that the last image you see is the American flag fading to Black and White turned upside down. Perfect image analogy for where we are as a society.” Renata said also that she believes Black Hollywood has a love/hate relationship with Black Press. Most artists, actors, studios, publicists and films reach out to the Black Press at the start in order to get that word of mouth buzz happening, she said. “Once the artist, actor or film has been accepted by mainstream media, their marketing/publicity teams abandon the same Black media that helped them gain ac-

ceptance in some of those arenas,” Renata said. “We are almost treated like the ‘black sheep’ of the family that no one likes to talk about or acknowledge. It’s sad…but true,” she said. Diarah N’Daw-Spech, the cofounder of ArtMattan Productions and the annual African Diaspora International Film Festival, said a number of Black filmmakers have used films to make social commentaries directly tied to serious issues in their communities. She cited Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembene whose film, “Molade,” served to denounce the mistreatment of women in his native country, particularly the practice of sexual mutilation, N’Daw-Spech said. “Film is a powerful social media and a powerful source and tool for change. It is important for filmmakers in general and Black filmmakers in particular to realize and use their power through their film making the way Spike Lee and Ousmane Sembene do and did it,” she said. N’Daw-Spech said the Black Press has always been a “natural ally” to Black filmmakers. “Black Hollywood is one of the important platforms available to Black talent. Black Hollywood can use its influence to tell meaningful stories the way Spike Lee does it. When it does, the Black Press should support and celebrate it,” she said. While “BlacKkKlansman” isn’t perfect, it’s insightful, timely and entertaining, Bennett concluded. “The movie raises some important issues about racism, police brutality and stereotypes in classic Hollywood films like D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation,’” she said. “Spike Lee touches on a lot of hot-button issues, but he smartly sprinkles the film with humor, so that it’s not too heavy-handed. Can we talk about the ending of the film? It’s powerful, heartbreaking and will make you leave the theater thinking. I’ve encouraged everyone I know to go see this important film,” Bennett said.

out with James Franco who is a huge actor. Most people would be afraid to talk to him, but I wasn’t. I treated him like I treat everyone. Like a friend. He treated me the same.” The bonds that were formed during filming are on display throughout the film. Truitt talks about connecting with the script, the actors and the story. It was Truitt’s connection with Kin’s director Jonathan Baker and the short film “Bagman” upon which the film is based that excited him about the film. “I saw a lot of myself in the character – he’s strong, independent and a rebel – and I wanted to play that role.” When it came to working with Reynor, Truitt sees him as a big brother just as he is on the big screen. “When it comes to my relationship with Jack, we don’t see color. He doesn’t see black. I don’t see white. We see each other,” says the reflective teen. “When it comes to society, I think we could learn to be brothers and to be together, even if it’s not blood,” he adds. “I define brother as the connection that you have with each other. It’s the connection that defines the relationship, not color,” he offers. “If I had a white friend and he was really down with me, then that’s still my brother.” Like his grandfather, Truitt is an old soul who may have been here before. His words and outlook on life defy his age. What is certain is Truitt is on the brink of movie stardom and opening doors, hearts and minds in the process. Kin is now playing in theaters. Check local listings for theater showtimes. This article was written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., entertainment and culture editor for Black Press USA. She is also founder & editor-in-chief of the award-winning news blog The Burton Wirewhich covers news of the African Diaspora. Follow her on Twitter@Ntellectual.

Witness For Justice #909

Time to Assume the Reins of the Future Angel L. Rivera Agosto Area Executive for Latin America and the Caribbean "Elisha turned around, grabbed the yoke of oxen and offered them in sacrifice, took the tools to cook the meat and invited his people, then got up, went after Elijah and put himself at their service." - 1 Kings 19:21 As a peasant, Elisha depended on his oxen to plow the land. They walked to the front; he followed them behind. As a metaphor for our present, walking behind oxen could be to see what is wrong in the world as a normal thing, as something that we can't change because the world is as it is. It can be to continue living in a country where it is normal for the police to kill a young black person, or to continue wasting natural resources as if they were endless and our actions won't affect the natural balance of the Earth. Or it can be to grow fed up and disconnected with the lies of mass media as they target specific countries because they have an agenda that could affect the interests of wealthy societies. But the everlasting God called Elisha to the prophetic vocation. He would no longer follow the oxen to plow and forge the furrow. Now Elisha would follow Elijah, opening the heart of the earth, not by planting the seed of injustice but by sowing the powerful and transforming word of God. I could hear that voice of God challenging me into this new place of fullness of life when Rosalina Tuyuc, a Maya Katchiquel leader,

“The Word of the Lord Came to Me Again, Saying…!” By: Lou Yeboah

Aretha Franklin Died With Millions Of Dollars, But She Forgot To Do This! Lifestyle/Entertainment News

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is a legend that will never be forgotten. But with all due RE-S-P-E-C-T, the IRS is probably singing with joy because she reportedly left no will when she died. Apparently, she did nothing to shelter her assets from the Taxman. "The IRS will eat 40 percent of Aretha's estate with the death tax," says celebrity tax advisor Jayson Thornton of Thornton Tax Firm. But the Estate taxes could have been limited. Thornton says Franklin could have set up an estate plan with trusts to benefit any relatives and charities she chose, while leaving very little if anything to be taxed. "When Black

celebrities die, their money normally goes to 4 places; family, friends, charity, and the Taxman," said Thornton. Not settling up a trust that would have given Franklin's beneficiaries set amounts; they now have to fight over the Taxman's leftovers. For 2018, the estate tax exemption is $5.6 million per individual. That means an individual can leave $5.6 million to heirs and pay no federal estate taxes. A married couple will be able to shield $11.2 million from federal estate taxes. Aretha Franklin died with a reported estate net worth of $80 million, which could end up paying almost $27 million in Federal Estate Taxes.

Candidate for the Nobel Prize and Coordinator of the National Confederation of Widows in Guatemala (CONAVIGUA), talked to me recently about the need to discover a deeper sense of awareness and urgency in nature. Referring to the recent eruption of “Volcán del Fuego” in Guatemala, she looked into my eyes as she offered her words of wisdom: 'We need to return to the earth, to the soil, to the water, and the air. We are called to enter into an era of protection and awareness. Humanity needs to understand that we are part of the overall energy, we come from that energy, and we need to turn our eyes toward our natural self. We can't survive pretending to be artificial beings. We are water; we are matter, we are air, we are energy. Our ancestors were very clear about this upcoming era. Either we enter into full communion with the elements of nature or nature itself will continue its way towards balance.'" Elisha had to leave the oxen. He had to break with his past and be obedient to the future. And there is the challenge for you and me. This is the same invitation that Rosalina is addressing to us. Are we willing to break into a past of shadows and sadness, still plowing the land with the same oxen or will you and I be willing to listen to the voices of the Earth, the voices of the prophets, the ones that anticipate a future of hope and well-being for the world?

Lou Yeboah “Blow the trumpet and warn the people. Say unto them, as I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked: but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die?” [Ezekiel 33:11]. Judgment is about to come to the earth like never before. The storm is about to break in all of its fury. Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. [Luke 13:3]. “For if you go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins.” There will be no salvation. If you reject Christ, there’s no way to be saved. [Hebrews 10:26]. That’s what the writer is saying. There is no other sacrifice, there is no other provision. All you have then is a “certain terrifying expectation of judgment.” This is described as the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries, the fiery furious judgment of hell where the worm dies not, the fire is not quenched, blackness and darkness forever, weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth in eternal torment. Repent while it is still day! The Lord clearly points out that the time is short and what is about to come to pass in the fulfillment of His prophecy. He says, as He slew the first-born of Egypt from the Pharaoh to the cattle, so it will be to those that refuse to turn from their evil and wicked ways and seek his gift of salvation. The warning to repent has been given! “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] “Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. A third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water… the fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of their light might be darkened, and a third of the day might be kept from shining, and likewise a third of the night. Then I looked, and I heard an eagle crying with a loud voice as it flew directly overhead, “Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, at the blasts of the other trumpets that the three angels are about to blow!” Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. The sixth angel sounded: demonic army of horsemen released to kill a third of mankind...But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.” “The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” [Luke 10: 1-16]

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From Out of the Ashes...Beaufort County Black Chamber Preservers

Riverside University Health System Marks Milestone in Construction of Outpatient Surgery and Medical Office Building...continued

Local/National News

BEAUFORT, SC - On a recent, bright, sunny Friday morning the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) is changing the face of Beaufort!

Bank OZK Officials provides BCBCC Chamber with a $25,000 Sponsorship.

Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce President Larry Holman cuts the Grand Opening Ribbon.

"The ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening of our new building today is the Chamber's motto brought to life," said Larry Holman, BCBCC President. 'Working Together, We can make a Difference'... I think today is evidence of our making a difference in our community." The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce has come a long way since its founding in 1999. Starting from an idea, about $5,000 and a handful of members, the chamber has grown into a multi-million dollar organization that takes its mission seriously and is - literally - changing the face of Beaufort County. As we look back at the inception of The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC), we are reminded that in the past, days before BCCC was scheduled to open, it was vandalized with the N-word in red spray paint, the hate didn't stop there, the property soon to be home to BCCC was also set on fire. Yet Larry Holman stood true to his vision of planting a chamber in Beaufort to support Beaufort's Black business owners.

The crown jewel, though, is that the facility also houses the chamber's Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). One of the few chambers in the nation that have achieved this U.S. Department of the Treasury designation, the CDFI has propelled the BCBCC to being recognized as the "2018 USBC Chamber of the Year" during the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) annual conference. Each year the USBC intensively reviews its affiliate chambers impact as it relates to stimulating the Black business community and supporting Black-owned businesses. Rightfully so, The Beaufort Black Chamber took home the award for Chamber of the Year. The BCBCC has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2017. The CDFI certification means that an organization meets the requirements described in the CDFI Program regulations. These requirements include the following: having a primary mission of promoting community development; predominantly serving and maintaining accountability to eligible target markets; being a financing entity; providing development services; and being neither a government entity nor controlled by a government entity. "An African proverb tells us that 'if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together,'" Board Chairman Bernard McIntyre reminded the audience of more than 200 supporters who came out to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "All of us here today can be proud of being a part of making this dream become a reality. No matter the setbacks... no matter the bumps along the way, let's keep working together!"

second-floor pedestrian bridge will connect the outpatient building with the existing 439-bed Medical Center. An outpatient pharmacy and lab services along with a 7,000-square-foot lobby and café will also be housed in the new complex. “We’re transforming the way we deliver health and behavioral health services to better serve our patients and growing communities,” said RUHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Arnold Tabuenca, who has been a surgeon and leader at the Medical Center for more than 25 years. “This is the most exciting time in our history since I trained as a resident here decades ago. I could not be more pleased to be part of this important mission.” The building is being funded and constructed through a public-private partnership between the County of Riverside and Newport Beach-based Trammel Crow Co. Tom Bak, senior managing director for Tramell Crow’s Newport Beach offices, said the design and function of the new project will be an asset to the Medical Center. “We think this project is going to enhance the campus and the entire area around it,” Bak said. At the topping event, Bak explained how the building’s top beam, made of enduring steel, is a symbol of permanence and security at the front door of an important institution. As she observed a fresh green tree atop the steel frame of the building, the medical center’s Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Cruikshank said she understood from Scandinavian folklore that the tree symbolized bringing life into the building. “That symbol, for RUHS and the

County of Riverside, reflects the addition of a new and important family member to the network of services RUHS capably and compassionately provides and has provided for over 125 years,” Cruikshank said. “This milestone reflects our long-standing investment into quality healthcare and our commitment to serving the health and wellbeing of all the people in one of the country’s most populous regions.” For Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley, the Medical Center campus is an important institution providing lifesaving care and services, as well as an important economic driver, employing more than 3,000 health professionals and contributing to the annual $1.6 billion contributions Riverside University Health System makes to the Inland economy. “We want our residents to be healthy and to be able to get healthcare close to home when they do need it,” said Ashley. “And, when we can, we also want to keep our healthcare spending close to home.” The Riverside County Economic Development Agency negotiated the transaction for construction of the project and is providing oversight of the project through its completion. General contractor Millie Severson and the architectural firm Ware Malcomb are also providing their services to the project. RUHS includes Riverside County’s behavioral and public health services, in addition to the 439-bed Medical Center in Moreno Valley and 11 federally qualified community health centers in communities across the County of Riverside. To learn more visit www.ruhealth.org

Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce President and Larry Holman alongside U.S. Black Chambers President Ron Busby.

Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce's New Location. The new home of the chamber, 711 Bladen Street, is a $2+ million property, 15,000 square foot multi-purpose facility that will house in addition to the chamber's offices - an incubator, a restaurant, an art gallery, meeting space with commercial kitchen, and space for additional retail businesses. With the generous support of Bank OZK, the BCBCC is positioned to thrive.

"Multi-City Project receives 2.1 Million Dollars" Local News

Time for Change Foundation, (TFCF) receives 2.1 million dollars from the Department of Health Care Services - SAMHSA to expand its successful Positive Futures II (PFII) Project. Using the E3P3 model created by M.H.M. & Associates the PFII incorporates a multi-city strategy to reduce crime and eliminate recidivism. Time for Change Foundation's Positive Futures II program will enroll 220 program eligible females (44 per year). An estimated 90% or more (200 program graduates, 40 per year) will receive program services upon release into the targeted area from the CDCR system. The service area is San Bernardino County and includes the cities of San Bernardino, Rialto, Redlands, Victorville, and Colton and covers 234.45 square miles. Since 2002, Time for Change Foundation has provided homeless women and those with children with housing and supportive services to make the transition from incarceration and homelessness to self-sufficiency. TFCF created a full integration of evidence-based, supportive services, drug treatment, advocacy and various housing programs necessary to address the challenges with homelessness, reentry and more importantly, family reunification. To date, TFCF has reunited 247 children from foster care back with their moms in safe

and stable housing. In 2012, Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) created the Positive Futures, multi-city, 3-year pilot project, whose goal was to prevent crime, reduce recidivism and address substance abuse/ mental health disorders for 135 incarcerated women. It began within 4 months of the women being released back into San Bernardino County and continued for 12 months post release. The project resulted in 100% elimination of recidivism and a 98% increase in housing, employment, family connectedness and behavioral health treatment. Evaluated by Dr. Nena Messina of the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program over a 3-year period, the Positive Futures project became a national success model. "Time for Change Foundation is excited and dedicated to serving this vulnerable population ensuring that women are prepared to reunify with their children and become responsible and productive citizens of the Inland Empire," says Vanessa Perez, Director of Time for Change Foundation. What is the E3P3 model? Cities across the nation look to maximize partnerships that include "Public, Private Partnership" (3-P's), which utilizes community organizations, schools, hospitals, law enforcement, and government (continued in next 2 columns)

"We are absolutely committed to this community, to the businesses we serve and to the future," said Holman. "And like USBC President Ron Busby reminded us today, 'In order for there to be a strong America, we've got to have strong Black communities. To have strong Black communities, we've got to have strong Black businesses. To have strong Black businesses, we've got to have strong Black chambers.' We're committed to doing our part!" As African American Chambers of Commerce continue to grow across the nation, the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) continues to be a conduit to resources and funding for the continuation of African American Chambers of Commerce.

"Multi-City Project receives 2.1 Million Dollars"...continued agencies to bridge the gap in services, loss of funding and community needs. The E3P3 Model focuses on strategically aligning E3: Environmental Sustainability, Economic Opportunities, and Equity (which increases access to needed and available resources) platforms with grant funding. M.H.M. & Associates led by Luvina Beckley, has been a champion for this E3P3 model throughout the state. To date the E3P3 model has successfully supported $68 Million in grants and matching funds for selected jurisdictions.

Mayors and other elected officials along with community stakeholders will be celebrating this effort on September 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the San Bernardino Government Center-Rotunda, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415. Time for Change Foundation's mission is to empower disenfranchised low-income individuals and families by building leadership through evidenced based programs and housing to create self-sufficiency and thriving communities.

Riverside University Health System Marks Milestone in Construction of Outpatient Surgery and Medical Office Building Local/National News

MORENO VALLEY, Ca.— Healthcare, government and business leaders on Wednesday marked a milestone in the construction of a 200,000-square-foot outpatient surgery center, imaging center and medical office building on the campus of Riverside University Health System— Medical Center. A steel beam bearing their signatures was hoisted to the highest point of the three-story building during the ceremonial “top-

ping” event. When it opens in early 2020, officials say the new medical office building will expand access to quality local healthcare and attract new patients to the 125-year-old teaching hospital and its communitybased services. The project will occupy about 17.4 acres on the south side of the Medical Center campus, directly north of Cactus Avenue. A (continued in next 2 columns)

Bank Overdraft Fees Strip More Than $11 Billion from Consumers Each Year...continued from page 3 overdraft revenue. Last summer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also released an independent report on overdraft fees. The Bureau identified the consumers most prone to incur these fees: those who have less than $350 as an average end-of-day account balance and have median credit scores of 600 or less. About 20 percent of consumers with frequent overdrafts do not have a credit score and are considered ‘credit invisible’. Under CFPB’s first director, this research was to become the factual basis for rulemaking. However, under Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, rulemaking plans have been shelved. The Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2018 But where there’s a will, there’s also a way. Two U.S. Senators have co-sponsored legislation that if enacted, would crack down on overdraft fees. Entitled, "The Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2018,” the bill would: Ban overdraft fees on debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals; Cap the number of overdraft fees on checks and recurring payments, with no more than six fees in a calendar year; Require that the amount of overdraft fees be reasonable and proportional to the institution’s

cost of covering the overdraft; Require that banks post transactions in a manner that minimizes NSF and overdraft fees; and Improve consumer disclosures related to overdraft coverage by banks. “Overdraft fees are a tax on paychecks already stretched thin,” said Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, a co-sponsor of the bill. “This bill keeps hardworking Americans’ money in their pockets and stops big banks from slapping big fees on customers for small overdraft amounts.” The other bill sponsor, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, added his comments as well. “For millions of hard-working Americans, every day is a struggle – they find themselves one late check or unexpected expense away from financial free fall,” said Booker. “Wages aren’t going up but the cost of everything else is, from prescription drugs to housing costs to pocketbook pain points like the fees banks charge consumers for overdraft services.” Booker continued: “Worse yet, overdraft fees fall on those least likely to be able to afford them— individuals for whom a $35 overdraft charge could push them over the brink into financial ruin.” Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s deputy communications director.

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King's Poor People's Campaign "Now, when we come to Washington in this campaign, we are coming to get our check!" Martin Luther King 1968 by Heather Gray

"Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better nation." Martin Luther King, April 3, 1968 in Memphis The day after King made the above profound statement, he was assassinated in Memphis. Also, regarding making America a better nation, at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff retreat in May 1967, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said:

"I think it is necessary for us to realize that we have moved from the era of civil rights to the era of human rights...[W]hen we see that there must be a radical redistribution of economic and political power, then we see that for the last twelve years we have been in a reform movement...That after Selma and the Voting Rights Bill, we moved into a new era, which must be an era of revolution...In short, we have moved into an era where we are called upon to raise certain basic questions about the whole society." (The Grio) It was, in fact, in 1967 that King and others in SCLC planned the "Poor People's Campaign" to signify the move from civil rights to human rights and for its launching to take place in Washington, DC in 1968.

Regarding King's and others remarkable civil rights work and demands leading to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Dr. King had questioned that while these achievements were significant, still, what good was it to be able to get on a bus or into a hotel room if you couldn't afford to pay for it. So, in addition to the inequities in civil rights, the

Dr. Martin Luther King displays the poster to be used during his Poor People's Campaign, March 4, 1968, one month before he was shot to death by a sniper. human rights demands of economic justice became paramount for him and, as he said, "to raise certain basic questions about the whole society." A few years ago, I was informed by Rashid Nuri (a leading black organic urban farmer in Atlanta) of a rare video clip of King speaking in Mississippi in 1968. This speech was given by King just a few weeks before he was assassinated, King spoke of the opportunities for whites that, by comparison, had been denied blacks in America and the hypocrisy surrounding this. Whites say black folks should pick themselves up by their bootstraps? Yet, he notes that around the time of the Civil War, Congress passed the Homestead Act essentially giving millions of free land to whites, as well as developing land grant colleges to teach whites how to farm, and more. Here are his comments at this Mississippi gathering:

"At the very same time that America refused to give the Negro any land, through an act of Congress our government was

Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture Allowing No Ticket Admission You don't need a special pass anymore, details below.

The Poor People's Campaign Analysis While the American elite didn't like King demanding civil rights, still these demands

were accomplished to a large degree and he miraculously lived through that period of his life. But with a shift toward economics and demanding economic equity he was moving into unchartered turf. In his anti-Vietnam speech in New York on April 4, 1967 he spoke of the triple evils in America that, he said, were interrelated and they are racism, poverty/ economic inequality, and military imperialism. In fact, it would be appropriate to note that his anti-Vietnam speech laid the ground for the Poor People's Campaign.

King had essentially noted in his anti-war speech that it was impossible to separate the international policies with the domestic policies and motivations. The inference was that you can't separate napalmed children in Vietnam with poverty in Mississippi or garbage

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Recognizes September as Attendance Awareness Month Community Education News

By Sheryl Estrada

If you've always wanted to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., but couldn't get tickets, here's your chance. During the month of September, the museum is hosting a pilot program, "Walk-Up Weekdays," which offers open admission Monday through Friday. Visitors can show up to the museum and get in on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular operating hours are from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Walk-Up Weekdays begin Monday, September 3rd! Visitors may enter the museum on a firstcome, first-served basis Monday through Friday for the entire month of September. Passes are still required for weekend visits. Learn More:

giving away millions of acres of land in the west and the midwest which meant that it was willing to undergird its white peasants from Europe with an economic floor. But not only did they give the land, they built land grant colleges with government money to teach them how to farm. Not only that, they provided county agents to further their expertise in farming. Not only that, they provided lowinterest rates in order that they could mechanize their farms. Not only that, today many of these people are receiving millions of dollars in subsidies not to farm and they are the very people telling the black man that he should lift himself up by his own bootstraps. And this is what we are faced with. And this is a reality. Now, when we come to Washington in this campaign, we are coming to get our check!"(Federal Subsidies for White Land)

http://s.si.edu/2HpQXlx Since it opened on Sept. 24, 2016, the museum has had more than 4.5 million visitors. The passes have been traditionally distributed online in advance, and for same-day use, for an enhanced museum experience. Walk-Up Weekdays is a part of the museum's efforts to move away from the online passes. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To date, the museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. An Act of Congress established the museum in 2003.

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, in recognition of September as Attendance Awareness Month, said school districts, public agencies, community groups, students, and their families must work together to combat chronic absenteeism. “Students aren’t learning if they are not in class. Cohesive partnerships, intervention strategies, and solid support services create attendance teams that are armed with the necessary tools to identify and help students struggling with attendance problems,” said Torlakson. “By combining resources and working together, school attendance administrators, parents, and community organizations can build systems to reduce chronic absenteeism rates that are positive and effective, not negative and punitive.” A recent report by Attendance Works, Children Now, and the UC Davis Center for Regional Change noted that high levels of chronic absence in a school are a sign that additional support from the district, other public agencies, and nonprofits is needed. In 2017, for the first time, the California Department of Education (CDE) began collecting chronic absenteeism rates in the California Longitudinal

Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). That data is now available in CDE’s DataQuest system and shows which schools and districts have had high rates of chronic absenteeism and which student groups are likely to require the most resources and interventions. The data is also included in the California School Dashboard by student groups as one of the multiple measures of progress that parents, teachers, administrators, and community members can use to evaluate their schools and districts. Chronic absenteeism rates are especially high for certain student groups such as American Indians, African Americans, foster youth, and students with disabilities. A student is considered chronically absent when he or she misses 10 percent or more of the days he or she is enrolled. To provide additional support to combat chronic absenteeism, the CDE administers California Learning Communities for School Success grants. The program, established in 2016, awards funds to eligible districts and county offices of education to help with excessive truancy, reduce chronic (continued in next 2 columns)

workers in Memphis. They all suffer and are treated as being less than human. The lack of humane and equitable treatment and policies were stark. And how can you point fingers at black Americans for lack of achievement when you witness the huge inequities of treatment between blacks and whites historically and the huge amounts of money going into the military industrial complex to then kill Vietnamese and increase inequities in America as well. That money going to the military could instead be used to advance the quality of life for all Americans. Dr. King's shift of emphasis in the last year of his life demonstrated to the country, and the world, what was significant to the ruling elite in the United States because of the way they immediately reacted after his anti-Vietnam War speech. President Lyndon Johnson immediately distanced himself from King. Many black civil rights leaders, including Ralph Bunch and others, were critical. The day following his speech virtually all the major media criticized King.

But finally, regarding the Poor People's March and demands for economic equity, it's also important to note the following: it is the simple profound statement that the reason people are treated differently by those in power is generally for profit. So that would include racism and economic inequities. King was attempting to change that equation by striving to give workers more power. He was about to threaten the profit accumulation by taking a forthright stance on the side of economic equity for the black community overall. This was compounded by his planning to bring the massive civil rights community and activists with him to Washington to make these economic demands. King was stepping on dangerous ground. It is not ironic that he was killed in Memphis while demanding rights for garbage workers. America is still needing to address the economic inequities that plague the country with it's 1% versus 99% scenario of huge economic disparities. We are fortunate there is now a revival of the SCLC Poor People's Campaign thanks to Reverend William Barber who was also inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King. And also that SCLC has, in recent years, been developing an international "Poor People's Campaign" to address poverty throughout the world. These important efforts are essential for the welfare of is all!

The tens of millions of people who have participated in the Women's March, the March for Our Lives, and the many other protests of the Trump era are marching in place in every community large or small. They have the potential to provide a vast grassroots network of the Poor People's Campaign can reach out and inspire them to act together. (Photo: TwitPic/@Fightfor15)

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Recognizes September as Attendance Awareness Month...continued absenteeism rates, and keep children in school. The grants are awarded annually for three years. For information about sample policies to address high

chronic absenteeism rates and California’s school attendance review board process, visit the CDE School Attendance Review Boards web page.

Beyond the Rhetoric FINALLY, KENYA AND THE U.S. HAVE A BUSINESS PLAN!...continued from page 1 nership in a way that it is mutually beneficial to you as a private sector and the people of Kenya”. In response, our Secretary Ross stated: “When you do business with American companies, you start a virtuous cycle of success on both sides of the Atlantic. You can be assured that there are no back-door deals, and no shady financing. The U.S. government is supporting U.S. companies as they seek to expand their engagements with your country. You have a true partner in the United States.” Boeing signed a $46 million deal with Kenya Airways to provide spare parts and on-demand servicing. Also, Kenya Airways will begin non -stop flights to and from New York City. Our prayers have been answered! No more lengthy layovers in Europe. The two governments will collaborate on a $500 million project to develop a nationwide integrated digital information and communications technology in-

frastructure for the government of Kenya. The collaboration will involve engaging and supporting American companies to provide the project solutions. This will be the first project for intended collaboration under the auspices of the new Kenya – U.S. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to focus joint efforts by the governments on developing infrastructure and priority projects to support President Kenyatta’s “Big Four” development agenda (Housing, Security, Affordable Healthcare and Manufacturing). It is safe to say that this is something real, progressive and longlasting. Kenya is starting to march towards the “First World.” We should be so proud to partner with them. A BUSINESS PLAN INDEED! Mr. Alford is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org