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Will the Black Community Get Shut out From COVID Vaccination?
Demand that Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans Stop Blocking COVID-19 Relief By Ben Jealous
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While the CDC said there should be enough doses for as many as 20 million people to receive vaccination by the end of December, health officials expect a much larger supply in the coming months. Still, with a justified distrust of unproven vaccines, and a perceived limited participation by African Americans in clinical the trials that lead to the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, many question whether African Americans will accept vaccination. Ben Jealous
The first wave of coronavirus vaccines should reach the public this week, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending that all adults receive the vaccination in 2021. While the CDC said there should be enough doses for as many as 20 million people to receive vaccination by the end of December, health officials expect a much larger supply in the coming months. Still, with a justified distrust of unproven vaccines, and a perceived limited participation by African Americans in clinical the trials that lead to the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, many question whether African Americans will accept vaccination. Others are also concerned that, even if the Black community generally accepts the vaccine, would doses be available. “I’m guessing white folks will be first in line,” Mo n ic a Ro d e r ick , a Temple Hills, Maryland mother of four, opined. “One of the reasons I shudder when I hear people talk about how Black people
are still suspect because of the Tuskegee Experiment and other vaccines that ended wrong is because it tends to give other folks the greenlight to leave us out,” Roderick said. She continued: “This virus is the worst thing the world has seen in 100 years. It’s too important not to consider the vaccine, especially since most people affected by the coronavirus are Black and Brown.” Putting whether the Black community can trust the vaccine aside, the next controversy on the immediate horizon is whether African Americans will have access. The initial supply certainly will overwhelm demand, CDC officials said. The federal government plans to distribute the vaccine in phases. Health care workers and patients in long-term health care facilities are first in line. According to guidelines, senior citizens and those with high-risk comorbidities and essential workers are next. After that, state and local government officials will determine who next
receives a vaccination. So far, most states have yet to develop a concrete plan. The outline reportedly provided suggested no explicit details about reaching marginalized populations like the Black community who have suffered the most. “I’m looking at social media, and I’m seeing [Former President] Barack Obama saying he’ll take the vaccine on television, and I’m shaking my head,” said Tonia Everhart, a Northeast, Washington, D.C., nurse. “First, understand that Obama isn’t necessarily the most trusted voice in the Black community, and he’s not a doctor. “While I understand what he’s trying to do to encourage participation and eliminate fear, our community needs Black medical professionals, trusted voices, to say it’s okay to take the vaccine and then we need to be assured that we are not going to be left behind when the vaccine becomes available,” Everhart demanded. Health officials agreed. “You need that deep
community engagement to strategize and inform what needs to be done, community by community,” Eric Toner, a senior scholar with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, who was the lead author for Johns Hopkins’ Covid-19 vaccine allocation framework, told NBC News. That means engagement of local leaders, from pastors to principals, to reach hesitant individuals, he said, adding that such strategies are particularly key to reaching historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities. “That is a public health priority not only for ethical and moral reasons but because that’s where a lot of the transmission of the disease is happening,” Toner added. “It’s absolutely t r ue that we can’t reach them solely th rough public messaging,” Toner continued. “States need to be working now to create the relationships in those communities with trusted leaders to encourage people to seriously think about getting vaccinated.”
It is going to be a hard Christmas for many Americans. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is soaring. The virus is spreading faster than ever. Families and small business owners whose incomes have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic are being hurt by the U.S. Senate’s refusal to provide any relief since April. This suffering is not shared equally. Black and brown people have been hit harder than other Americans by the pandemic in many ways. We get sicker and die more often. We have been hit harder by the economic fallout, too. And Senate Republicans’ refusal to give Americans what is needed to protect our families and get the economy going again just extends the inequitable burden that we are bearing. There is no mystery about the source of the problem. It is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has refused to even consider a meaningful COVID relief bill, including the HEROES Act passed by the House of Representatives more than six months ago. Even the Trump administration was willing to negotiate with Democrats, but McConnell has acted in bad faith. McConnell held relief hostage because he has insisted that any legislation must exempt companies from legal accountability for outbreaks or deaths within workplaces. Before the election, he told Trump not to make a deal with Democrats. And since then, he has cut his already weak counteroffer in half. Does the wealthy McConnell not understand how many Americans are going hungry? Twenty-two percent of Black households reported going hungry in one recent week, which the Washington Post noted was more than double the rate for white Americans. As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and State Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote in a letter to McConnell before Thanksgiving, economists agree that the country
needs a much bigger aid package than he has been willing to consider to keep people and the economy from sinking further. If the Senate doesn’t act now, more Americans will be hurt. Unemployment benefits run out the day after Christmas. A freeze on student loan payments, protections against evictions, and expanded paid family medical leave will all run out at the end of the month. The threat to families is devastating. Almost one-third of Black renters have fallen behind on their rent. Meanwhile, in spite of the moratorium on evictions during the pandemic, the real estate management company owned in part by Trump’s sonin-law and White House aide Jared Kushner is suing to evict hundreds of tenants who have fallen behind on their rent. The need for action is urgent. But McConnell has used the Senate’s time this fall to push right-wing Trump judges into lifetime positions on the federal courts. He adjourned the Senate for Thanksgiving without bringing up relief legislation. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have put the new administration’s coronavirus task force in place. Biden has called on Congress to pass legislation like the HEROES Act the House passed back in May. It is long past time for Senate Republicans to deal with their Democratic colleagues in good faith, and to give American families the relief they need and deserve. Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. Jealous has decades of experience as a leader, coalition builder, campaigner for social justice and seasoned nonprofit executive. In 2008, he was chosen as the youngest-ever president and CEO of the NAACP. He is a graduate of Columbia University and Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and he has taught at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Opinion: It’s More Unaffordable to Not Have Health Insurance By Manny Otiko | California Black Media
As someone who has been selfemployed as a rideshare driver and a freelance writer, I’ve received a crash course in making sense of the quirks and complications of the American healthcare system. You learn very quickly when you’re self-employed that you have to do everything yourself – and, in the process, you have to understand all of it, too. You have to be your own HR department and accounts payable staff. That’s when you realize the value of employer-paid health insurance. With fulltime employment, in some cases, employers pay all the
health care insurance costs. In other cases, they pay half. When your monthly premium is $400, that $200 subsidy could go a long way. I’m single, but it’s even worse for families. My brother, who has a wife and two children, pays more than $1,000 for his monthly premium. Fortunately, he makes a good living and can afford it. But many families can’t. “The total costs for a typical family of four insured by the most common health plan offered by employers will average $28,166 this year,” according to the annual Milliman Medical Index,
an independent assessment of health costs provided by a private risk management firm. USA Today reports that healthcare costs have jumped $5,000 in two years and, already unaffordable, the prices keep rising. I tried to do the responsible thing and buy health insurance, but it becomes prohibitive when you have to foot the bill yourself. Companies were quoting me premiums averaging about $400 per month – even with Obamacare. And with all the other essential bills, such as food, gasoline, rent, adding up, it comes down to a choice of what you can eliminate. Like many Americans, you ask yourself what you can do without? I can do without health insurance, but I can’t do without transportation, food and shelter. That’s the central problem with Obamacare. It’s still too expensive and forces you to buy into the complicated healthcare system. Even with additional Covered California subsidies the costs are still high for freelance workers. But after I fell ill during the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned the high cost of not
As California Shuts Down Again, GOP Lawmakers Push for Health, Education Data Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media More than half of California is now under a regional stay-athome order. Last week, when the governor announced the impending shutdown, he said health officials had carved the state into five regions. Their goal is to coordinate a broad emergency response that would reach across county lines and consider the proximity and capacity of health services within each area based on population and density. Those regions are: Northern California; Greater Sacramento; Bay Area; San Joaquin; and Southern California. Effective Dec. 6 at 11:59 p.m., the Southern California and San Joaquin Valley regions went under the order after both areas’ intensive care unit (ICU) capacities fell under 15 % -- the threshold Gov. Newsom set last week as the bar that would trigger shutting down. Five Bay Area counties also went under the order voluntarily on Dec. 6. But as the state strengthens re st r ict ion s, Re publ ica n lawmakers are calling for transparency. They are calling on Gov. Newsom to share data that detail the affects that COVID-19 related restrictions have had on Californians. On Dec. 3, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) called on the governor to revise the state’s re-opening standards, called the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In November, Grove wrote a letter asking the governor to allow gyms, museums, places of worship and restaurants to remain open for indoor use with social distancing guidelines whenever the state enforced its strictest social isolation policies under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Last week, Grove also called on Gov. Newsom to release data relating to mental health, domestic violence and the achievement gap in education between Black and Brown students (and lower income students across the board) and their White peers since March.
“Californians have a right to public health data that is being used to shape their lives, and the governor owes the state leadership that is committed to transparency and accountability. We have to ensure the state’s actions are based on a holistic approach that protects out mental, social, and emotional well-being along with our physical health,” said Grove. State health officials announced Dec. 5 that ICU capacity had fallen to 12.5 % in the Southern California region, and 8.6 percent in the San Joaquin Valley region. Statewide, California had the highest number of new coronavirus cases for one day on Dec. 5, with 25,000 new reported cases. The stay-at-home order went into effect three days after Gov. Newsom announced the 15 % threshold for ICU. capacity. It affects 33 million Californians, 80 % of the state’s population. The order will last for three weeks, and it will be renewed on a weekly basis until the region's projected I.C.U. capacity increases to 15 % or more. "We are at a tipping point in our fight against the virus and we need to take decisive action now to prevent California's hospital system from being overwhelmed in the coming weeks," Newsom said. Under the order, gatherings of any size of people from more than one household are prohibited. Non-essential businesses must close, including bars, wineries, hair salons and barber shops, nail salons, museums, movie theaters, playgrounds, indoor recreation facilities and amusement parks. Travel is also prohibited except as necessary for permitted activities, such as working at essential businesses or doing necessary shopping. Retail businesses can stay open, but they are limited to 20 % capacity, and restaurants can only do takeout or delivery. Schools that are already open for in-person instruction can remain open
along with critical infrastructure businesses. Also, worship services and protests are allowed as long as they take place outdoors. Though most activities are now closed, the state government encourages members of the same household to visit parks and beaches, which remain open under the order, to maintain their physical and mental health. The current stay-at-home order is the most restrictive statewide order since the March 19 order, which closed everything except essential businesses. On Nov. 21, the state directed counties with high caseloads to stay home and close non-essential businesses between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., but case numbers continued to rise. The regional stay-at-homeorder also comes soon after the Thanksgiving holiday. Public health officials have expressed their fear that the impact of Thanksgiving has yet to be seen, since any possible COVID-19 infections from that time can begin to show symptoms within the next week or so. "We know that those cases that occurred around people's dinner tables or activities and travel through Thanksgiving are going to show up right about now," said California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Dec. 7. "We believe that the levels of transmission that we've been reporting will likely continue to go up because of those activities." The current list of counties under the stay-at-home order as of Dec. 7 include: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne. The Bay Area counties under the order include: San Francisco, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda, with Marin County going under the order Dec. 8.
having health insurance, too. I woke up in the middle of the night, experiencing the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life. I finally called an ambulance and was transported to the hospital. I stayed in the hospital for about six hours. They never performed any surgery on me, or gave me any medication. (I had a kidney stone) But when I got the bill, it was about $15,000. Now, I’m buried in paperwork as I try to get rid of this debt. It’s no wonder that healthcare costs are the no. 1 source of bankruptcy. But people have to ask themselves, can you afford not to have health insurance? I chose to risk not having it and now I have close to $15,000 in medical debt. The worse thing is this: even if I had medical insurance, I still would have had a large bill. However, I realize that owing $7,000 in medical bills is not worse than close to $15,000. I finally bit the bullet and decided to buy an HMO program that cost me close to $350 per month. That’s not an easy bill to pay. It’s like a car payment. continued on page 7
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Holly Mitchell Sworn in to Serve on All-Women LA County Supervisors Board Tanu Henry | California Black Media
This past weekend, Martin Jenkins, California’s first and only African American Supreme Court Justice, swore in former California State Sen. Holly Mitchell to the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. For the first time in history, the five-member leadership team that Mitchell is joining, which represents nine cities in California’s most populous county, is composed of all women. Mitchell will serve as chair Pro Tem of the current board, which Los Angeles County political insiders have now dubbed the “fab five.” Representing the county’s Second District, Mitchell is the second Black woman to serve on the board that oversees Los Angeles County’s robust $36 billion budget, the largest for a county government in the country. The first Black woman to serve on the board of supervisors was Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke. She served twice: from 1992 to 2008 and from 1979-1980. “I have to think that somewhere on high, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is smiling,” said Jenkins in his remarks, acknowledging the installation of the all-women county board. “When she was asked by a reporter how many women it would take for her to feel that there was enough diversity on the Supreme Court, she said 'all nine, all of them" Jenkins said, quoting Ginsburg. “And in the fab five, you all have accomplished just that.” Before the administering the oath, on a more personal note, Jenkins praised Mitchell, who he says he says he has known for over 25 years, for her accomplishments a nd le a de r sh ip abi l it y. “Holly is a deeply committed public ser vant,” Jen kins continued. “She’s the best kind of public servant. She’s smart, a true visionary, pragmatic in her judgments, humble and forceful at the same time. And last, she is a leader – a charismatic leader.” Mitchell, who represented the state’s 30th Senate District and was the only African American woman serving in the California State Senate from 2013 to 2020, succeeds Mark Ridley-Thomas, who is also Black. In her new role she represents the Second District of Los Angeles County. The district covers an area that includes parts of Los Angeles, Carson, Compton, Inglewood,
Mar Vista, Ladera Heights, Crenshaw, Lynwood, and other cities. It is located in the region of the state that has the highest number of African Americans. “Equity will be at the center of all of our work,” Mitchell promised in her remarks. “As we fight to bring more housing to those in need, more mental health services, more job opportunities and real second chances for re-entry, they will be accomplished through that lens. And I look forward to collaborating with the newlyformed anti-racism initiative established by the supervisors.” Mitchell joins the board when Los Angeles County faces the worst occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The county also faces a homelessness crisis that is the worst in the country, heightened racial tensions, a strained relationship between law enforcement and minority residents of the county, among other problems. The other women on the board are: Hilda L. Solis (First District), who served as United States Secretary of Labor during the Obama administration; Sheila Kuehl (Third District); Janice Hahn (Fourth District); and Kathryn Barger (Fifth District). During the virtual swearing-in ceremony, soul singer and Oakland native Goapele sang “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” and religious leaders representing Christianity, Judaism and Islam offered prayers. The event’s Master of Ceremony Manuel Pastor, a professor at the University of Southern California, also paid tribute to Native American ancestors he called the “caretakers of the land.” Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), who says she looks up to Mitchell and considers her a “big sister,” has announced that she is throwing her hat in the race for Mitchell’s Senate seat. In another virtual ceremony last Friday, Gov. Newsom swore in Jenkins to the California Supreme Court. “The residents of the Second District are fortunate to have you represent them,” said Ridley-Thomas to Mitchell. R i d l e y -T h o m a s s e r v e d on the board for 12 years. “I’ve worked with Holly for many years through state and county partnerships, tackling some of the most daunting social issues of our time -- homelessness, child maltreatment, human trafficking, poverty, criminal justice reform and structural racism,” Ridley-Thomas said. “She is a trailblazer, a leader, a fighter on the frontlines pushing for equity and justice for those who have no one else to stand up for them.”
Senator Bradford and Pro Tem Atkins Introduce Police Decertification Bill State/Government News SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Bradford (D-Gardena) and Senate President pro Tempore Atkins (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 2 to increase accountability for law enforcement officers that commit serious misconduct and illegally violate a person’s civil rights. “The time is now to pass meaningful and common-sense
police reform,” said Senator Steven Bradford. “California is able to revoke the certification or licenses of bad doctors, lawyers, teachers, and even barbers, but is unable to decertify police officers who have broken the law and violated the public trust. It’s time for California to join the majority of the nation and create a process to decertify
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Senator Bradford and Pro Tem Atkins Introduce Police Decertification Bill...continued bad officers. I look forward to working with Pro Tem Atkins, my colleagues, and all stakeholders to have this bill signed into law.” “The goal of SB 2 is to improve public safety and protect our communities, particularly communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by police misconduct. At the end of last session, Senator Bradford and I committed to our colleagues and constituents that we would bring back legislation that holds police officers who engaged in serious misconduct accountable. With the new session beginning, we are making good on our word,” said Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins. “We look forward to working closely with the California Legislative Black Caucus and other stakeholders to ensure this important bill becomes law, making our communities safer for all Californians.” SB 2 will create a statewide decertification process to revoke the certification of a peace officer following the conviction of serious crimes or termination from employment due to misconduct. Additionally, SB 2 will strengthen the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act to prevent law enforcement abuses and other civil rights violations. California is one of only five states in the nation that does not have the authority to decertify law enforcement off icers who have committed serious misconduct. Other states, such as Florida and Georgia, have led the nation in police officer decertification by inquiring into misconduct without regard to conviction for certain offenses. SB 2 is sponsored by a coalition of community organizations including: Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, ACLU of California, Anti-Police-Terror Project, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, California Families United 4 Justice, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice, PolicyLink, STOP Coalition, and Youth Justice Coalition. “When police kill and abuse our community members, decertifying them—taking away their badges—is literally the least we can do,” said Dr. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of
Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. Earlier this year, Senator Bradford authored Senate Bill 731, also known as the Kenneth Ross, Jr. Police Decertification Act of 2020, which failed passage on the Assembly Floor. The bill was not brought up for a vote due to the legislative deadline imposed by the California State Constitution. SB 731 was a priority of the California Legislative Black Caucus and supported by a broad coalition of organizations, community activists, and celebrities. “This issue is personal to me as the Vice Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus and currently the only Black member of the State Senate,” Senator Bradford continued. “We have felt the consequences of bad policing in the 35th Senate District with the recent killings of Kenneth Ross, Jr. and Andres Guardado. SB 2 will ensure that these officers are held accountable for their actions and are not be allowed to simply move to a different department and bring injustice to another community.” Kenneth Ross, Jr. was a 25-yearold African-American who was shot and killed by a Gardena police officer in April 2018. The officer who shot and killed Kenneth Ross was the last officer to arrive on the scene, but was the only officer who perceived a threat sufficient to discharge a weapon. Mr. Ross was unarmed and running from officers when shot, and he died at the scene. The officer who killed Mr. Ross was involved in prior shootings and has not been prosecuted for this incident. “My son, Kenneth Ross, Jr., was murdered on April 11, 2018 by a Gardena police officer who had shot three other people and had no business with a badge and a gun,” said Fouzia Almarou. “If he had been decertified after the first person he shot, Kenneth would likely still be alive to raise my grandson and be with me and his siblings.” For additional policy questions on this legislation, please contact Chris Morales at christopher. morales@sen.ca.gov. For press-related inquiries, such as requests for comment/interview, please contact Austin Panush at austin.panush@sen.ca.gov.
Governor issues Stay-at-Home order for Southern California region for at least three weeks State/Government News The governor announced regional stay-at-home restrictions for all Southern California, including Riverside County, for a minimum of three weeks. The stay-at-home order will go into effect on Sunday evening at 11:59 p.m. The regional restrictions are in response to weeks-long surge in cases, hospitalizations, positivity rates and coronavirusrelated deaths throughout the state. “We have seen cases and other metrics rising for the past month and it is expected to get even worse this month,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of the Riverside County Department of Public Health. “We must practice social distancing and wear masks to preserve valuable space and staff in our hospital system. These resources are already stretched thin.” For more information on the types of businesses impacted by the regional stay-at-home order and to monitor the regional ICU capacity,
visit https://covid19.ca.gov/stayhome-except-for-essential-needs/. In Riverside County, total COVID positive hospitalizations have set new highs each day this week. As of Dec. 4, there are 658 COVID positive patients hospitalized, including 135 patients requiring treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU). In July, the highest number of COVID positive hospitalizations was 550, and the highest number of patients requiring ICU care was 167. Critical county services and programs will continue on behalf of our residents. In line with the regional stay-at-home order, many of those services could return to being provided virtually. This practice has been critical to how the county has conducted business throughout the pandemic. Residents should call ahead to determine if their needs can be met online, over the continued in next 2 columns
Governor issues Stay-at-Home order for Southern California region for at least three weeks... continued phone or through the mail. Some services requiring in-person visits may need an appointment. Dec. 10 is the deadline to make the second installment of property taxes, which can be
paid online, over the phone or through the mail. Owners who need to pay their property taxes in person next week will be able to do so while observing social distancing and safety guidelines.
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SoCalGas Recognized with SCMSDC’s 2020 Corporation of the Year Award Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council recognizes SoCalGas for consistently achieving exceptional performance in its supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives Business News LOS ANGELES – Dec. 7, 2020 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been named Corporation of the Year by Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) at the 36th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards. The award is bestowed on a company that consistently achieves exceptional performance in its supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives by modeling and executing bold new strategies that lead to contract opportunities for diverse businesses that drive economic growth and job creation in the communities they serve. “At SoCalGas, we have a longstanding commitment to support the growth and development of diverse suppliers,” said Scott Drury, CEO at SoCalGas. “We believe that partnering with minority business owners is key to best serve our customers and to fulfilling our mission of building the safest, cleanest and most innovative energy company in America.” “SoCalGas is committed to supplier diversity, and with each year, has continued to strengthen its programs and services to ensure inclusion of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and other diverse businesses in their supply chain,” said Virginia Gomez, president and CEO at SCMSDC. “While the competition for the SCMSDC 2020 Corporation of the Year Award is always fierce, a committee composed of MBEs and diverse business community a d vo c a c y o r g a n i z a t io n s unanimously selected SoCalGas as this year’s Corporation of the Year Award recipient.” In addition to being recognized as Corporation of the Year, SoCalGas Principal Supplier Diversity Advisor Vaughn Millard Williams III was also recognized with the Corporate Advocate Award. This award is presented to a corporate member that brings innovative thinking to the development of unique solutions to business challenges and is committed to advocating on behalf of minority-owned businesses. “I am honored to be recognized by the SCMSDC with the Corporate Advocate Award,” said Vaughn Millard Williams III. “Working with diverse minority business owners is my passion and an integral part of
SoCalGas’ corporate strategy that benefits our suppliers and the local community.” This year’s other honorees include Tracy Stan hoff, president of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, who was recognized with the Progressive Leadership Award, and The Meruelo Group, who received the Spirit of Diversity Award. “I was pleasantly surprised and greatly humbled by this recognition from such a wonderful organization as the SCMSDC. Our American Indian Chamber is celebrating our 25th year of existence and we have partnered with the SCMSDC from the start. This partnership has been great for our Native American business community as we have connected, developed and grown numbers of our people’s enterprises together,” said Tracy Stanhoff. “We are extremely humbled to have been selected as this year’s recipient of the Spirit of Diversity Award,” said Alexis Meruelo, executive vice president of business development at The Meruelo Group. “We hope to continue championing diversity and inclusion within our organization by continuing to encourage minorities to be heard and share a seat at our table. Thank you again to SCMSDC for their continued efforts in reaching economic equality and celebrating the great success that is created when minorities are elevated in business.” SoCalGas has been championing supplier diversity for over forty years. Earlier this year, the company announced it had achieved another record year of spending with over 550 diverse business enterprises in 2019 - at $726 million, the highest in company history. SoCalGas exceeded the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) goal to contract goods and services from women, minority, servicedisabled veteran, and LGBTowned businesses for the 27th consecutive year. Nearly 42 percent of the utility's contract spending went to women, minority, servicedisabled veteran, and LGBTowned firms, almost double the CPUC's goal of 21.5 percent. To learn more about SoCalGas’ supplier diversity initiatives visit socalgas.com/SupplierDiversity.
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Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia NNPA NEWSWIRE — After releasing “Around the World in a Day” in 1985 and “Parade” in 1986, to little excitement (compared to “Purple Rain”), critics and some fans opined that Prince had reached his creative peak. — Then came “Sign o’ The Times.”
His “Sign o’ the Times” outperformed on every level, “Purple Rain,” and “1999.” In short, “Sign o’ the Times” was a certifiable masterpiece. (Photo: penner / Wikimedia Commons) “In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name By chance his girlfriend came across a needle and soon she did the same…” That’s how one of the greatest albums in history opened. The title track to Prince’s “Sign o’ the Times” was greeted by critics and fans alike: pure excitement. Thirty-three years ago, with hit singles like “You Got the Look,” “Adore,” “Housequake,” Prince did the unthinkable. His “Sign o’ the Times” outperformed on every level, “Purple Rain,” and “1999.” In short, “Sign o’ the Times” was a certifiable masterpiece. It was Prince’s “Thriller,” his “Sgt. Pepper,” or “Mona Lisa.” And, what sets Prince apart, no one thought Michael Jackson could top Thriller, and even the King of Pop knew he never exceeded his best. No one expected the Beatles to beat “Sgt. Pepper,” and they never did.
And, indeed, Leonardo da Vinci couldn’t replicate the artistic genius of the Mona Lisa. Prince twice topped what many believed was his artistic crescendo. Many thought the Minneapolisborn superstar would never top the 1999 album he released in 1982. Less than two years later, he did as “Purple Rain” was released and topped the charts worldwide. With hits like “When Does Cry,” “Baby I’m a Star,” and “Take Me with You,” Purple Rain became the first to win Best Album Grammy and Best Original Score Oscar. A groundbreaking tour and blockbuster film followed the release of Purple Rain. After releasing “Around the World in a Day” in 1985 and “Parade” in 1986, to little excitement (compared to “Purple Rain”), critics and some fans opined that Prince had reached his creative peak. Then came “Sign o’ The Times.” The opening song and title
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This Thanksgiving Elizabeth Dilley Team Leader, MESA This Thanksgiving, our little family did not make our traditional trek to Florida to see grandparents and extended family. We wanted to keep ourselves and everyone else safe in a pandemic, although it was not an easy decision. We have a family member with a grievous disease, and although we don’t know if we will get another opportunity for a “healthy” visit with her, we knew that our going could precipitate another grievous illness. This Thanksgiving, we learned more together about the Indigenous history of the land on which we live here in Cleveland: the land of the Erie and the Mississauga peoples. The Erie are part of the Iroquois group, and the Mississauga peoples are a part of the Ojibwe nation. Both tribes have lived on or near the Great Lakes for thousands of years – long before any of my ancestors participated in settler colonialism on this soil. Members of both the Erie and the Mississauga live here still, although in much smaller numbers than before colonization. (You can find information about the original stewards of the land on which you live by going to the Native Land website.) This Thanksgiving, while eating food that has been on this land for thousands of years, we considered how we could be better neighbors to the First Peoples of this land and better allies in the causes they are still fighting. Here in Northeast Ohio, for example, the Committee of 500 Years of
Dignity and Resistance educates and advocates today for changing the name of Cleveland’s baseball team. The Council on American Indian Ministries (CAIM) connects at least twenty-two congregations in five conferences, with support and resources of the UCC’s Neighbors in Need offering. This Thanksgiving, I also renewed my commitment to financial support for the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. Given the obscenely high rates of abuse and homicide of this population in both the United States and Canada – often by white men – all of us have a stake in raising awareness, taking action to prevent, and supporting survivors of violence against Indigenous women. This Thanksgiving, lots of things were different. In some ways, we kept to ourselves to keep others safe. Yet in other ways, we reached out beyond ourselves to help shape a safer world for others. I’m reminded that this is not a call for one day out of the year, but part of the ongoing weaving of my life and Christian discipleship. Will you join me in learning more, in acting with humility and solidarity with Indigenous people in your community? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rev. Elizabeth Dilley serves as the Minister and Team Leader for the Ministerial Excellence, Suppor t and Authorization (MESA) ministry team in the national setting of the United Church of Christ.
track begin with a convincing bass and synthesizer and approval from Prince, “Oh Yeah,” he screeches before launching into a tour de force of artistry. The entire album is ear-candy. On “U Got the Look,” Prince, with a guest from Sh e e n a E a s t o n , si n g s , “ He r e we a r e fol k s The dream we all dream of Boy versus girl in the World Se r ie s of love Tell me, have you got the look?” On “Housequake,” he rocks: “We’re gonna shake, we’re gonna quake/’Cause we got the baddest groove that we could a make.” Tur ning to his sexual side on “If I Were Your Girlfriend,” Prince pleads: “If I was your girlfriend, would you let me dress you I mean, help you pick out your clothes before we go out? Not that you’re helpless But, sometimes, sometimes those are the things that bein’ in love’s about.” Then, on “Hot T h i n g ,” h e d e m a n d s: “Hot thing, maybe you should give your folks a call Hot thing, tell them you’re
going to the Crystal Ball Hot t h i ng, tell t hem you’re coming home late if you’re coming home at all.” And, on one of the most memorable love songs ever written, Prince introduces “Adore.” On that track, Prince croons: “Until the end of time, I’l l be t he re for you You own my heart, and mind /I t r uly adore you If God one day struck me blind, your beauty I’ll still see Love is too weak to define, just what you mean to me.” “Boys are cocky. Sign O’ the Times was an album made by a grown man,” Susan Rogers, Prince’s sound engineer from 1983 to 1987, told the BBC. “The charts had moved on, and hip-hop was taking over. There was a world outside his door; there was restlessness; there was curiosity; there was the Aids epidemic,” Rogers recalled. BBC wondered whether “Sign o’ The Times” was the greatest album ever made. Michaelangelo Matos wrote for Rolling Stone in 2004 continued in next 2 columns
“Thus Saith the Lord!”
“Thus Saith the Lord!”...continued depravity, more and more given over to lust and pride and selfindulgence, immorality and rejection of God and Christ, and the truth of Scripture. And thus man is sentenced; his whole world is sentenced to divine wrath. [Revelation 14:10]. Listen, when God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, He told them: “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you” [Exodus 15:26]. However, if they disobeyed and broke the covenant, they could expect disease to afflict them, their families and their nation. Notice: “But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord your God. . . the Lord will make the pestilence cling to you until He has consumed you from the land into which you go to possess. The Lord will smite you with consumption, with fever and inflammation. . . and the tumors, the scurvy and
the itch, from which you cannot be healed. The Lord will smite you with madness and blindness and dismay of [mind and] heart” [Deuteronomy 28:15, 21-22, 27-28]. [2 Samuel 16] says there is wrath gone out from the Lord. [Isaiah 13:9] said, “Behold, the day of the Lord is coming, cruel with fury and burning anger and He will exterminate sinners.” Amos cried in chapter 4 verse 12, “Prepare to meet your God.” LORD HAVE MERCY ON OUR SOUL! God instructed Jeremiah to give his people this warning: “Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee. But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.” [Jeremiah 7:27-28].
Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece... continued that the album was “the most complete example of Prince’s artistry’s breadth, and arguably the finest album of the 1980s.” Music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that “Prince utilizes a palette of genres, from bare-bones electro-funk and smooth soul to pseudopsychedelic pop and crunching hard rock, touching on gospel, blues, and folk along the way.” Don McLeese of the Chicago Sun-Times proclaimed Prince’s performance on the “Sign o’ the Times’ album as “a oneman show, a tour de force, and a combination that pop’s former
prodigy has come of age.” And Robert Christgau of the old Village Voice in New York heaped this praise on “Sign o’ the Times”: “The most gifted pop musician of his generation proving what a [man] he is for two discs start to finish. “Prince’s one-man-band tricks and multi-tracked vocals make Stevie Wonder sound like a struggling ventriloquist. The objects of his desire are also objects of interest, affection, and respect.” [Writer’s note: Take a break from the pandemic and do yourself a favor and revisit “Sign o’ the Times.” You’ll be glad you did].
Michel’le: A Survivor at 50, 30 Years In The Making Health/Entertainment News
By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah “I’ve been telling you for a long time now to repent. But you have not heeded to a word I said. Well I got news for you. If you think this year was bad, next year, will be a Tsunami, Hurricane, and Storm, all in one. Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.” [Luke 10:13–15]. I’ve warned you in January 2020 that the New Year would not be what you expected. Did you listen? No. I am alerting you once more, come 2021, the New Year will not be what you may expect! Man has never experienced anything like what will occur during the Great Tribulation. And it is prophesied to come upon us suddenly—and unexpectedly! In [Luke 21:34-35] Jesus said it would be like a snare—catching us completely off guard. Isaiah compared it to the collapse of a high, swelling wall “whose breaking comes suddenly at an instant.” [Isaiah 30:13].
Sudden destruction—that’s what Christ associates with the events leading to His return. And it all unfolds at the very time most people least expect it. “For when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” [1 Thessalonians 5:3]. It will be so bad that even ambassadors of peace will weep bitterly according to [Isaiah 33:7]. When we look at the four seals of [Revelation 6], we have to understand them in the context of God’s age long message to mankind. When these horsemen make their rides, it will be after repeated warning and pleading from God to turn from sin and live righteously based on His eternal law of love toward God and man. I’m convinced that all the fearful things we see coming upon the earth right now — all have to do with the coming of Christ. Beyond all the war clouds gathering, beyond the gross darkness covering the earth, a cloud is being formed in heaven. And one day soon Christ is going to enter that cloud and reveal himself to the whole world. [Luke 21:31]. Man’s world faces an inevitable death. Every dimension of our culture, every dimension of our society is escalating on the down slide, being devastated by continued in next 2 columns
Michel’le Denise Toussaint, better known simply as Michel’le is the platinum recording artist, songwriter, and author you probably remember during the early to mid 90’s. During the height of her success, she had hits with N.W.A., Ruthless records and by herself like, “Nicety” and “Something In My Heart.” But her soft, sweet voice and buttery R&B vocals hit the pain of an abusive relationship that took time to heal. Michel’le was originally a featured female vocalist on World Class Wreckin’ Cru’s 1987 single “Turn Off the Lights.” Soon she caught the attention of Eazy-E and signed to his label. Dr. Dre served as the sole producer on the South Central native’s self-titled debut album and because they worked so closely in a professional manner, their relationship soon became intimate. During their relationship, which included parenthood and an engagement, Dre raised his hand to Michel’le several times. According
to Michel’le he broke her nose, cracked her ribs and blackened her eyes. The relationship prompted a downward spiral into substance abuse for the singer. “When you’re living in it, you can’t see it. But I couldn’t believe that I was really living like that,” she recently said during an interview with The Huffington Post. “And it really resonated with me. Never did I wake up and ask Dre, ‘Why did you hit me?’” Michel’le detailed the abuse in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club. “When he gave me my very first black eye, we laid in the bed and cried,” she said on the morning show. “He was crying and I was crying because I was in shock, hurt and in pain. I don’t know why he was crying, but he said ‘I’m really sorry.’ That was the only time he ever said he was really sorry. And he said, ‘I’ll never hit you in that eye again, okay?’“ She said in the interview that he kept that promise, but hit her in other
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010887 Date Filed: 11/30/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOPHISTICATED TALENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:171 WEST 40TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: 3225 MCLEOD DRIVE, UNIT 100 LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SOPHISTICATED HOMES INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4177461 Residence Street Address: 1008 W. AVENUE M14, SUITE A -D180 PALMDALE, CA 93551 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/14/2020 Faraj Mourad, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. 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APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 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 Erik E. Estrada, Owner , declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010830 Date Filed: 11/25/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VIP FIT STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1230 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. STE B RIALTO, CA 92376 Mailing Address: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: PERLA RIVERA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct. 01, 2020 Perla Rivera, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010790 Date Filed: 11/24/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. RANCHO RV & SELF STORAGE 2. RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV & BOAT STORAGE 3. RANCHO RV & BOAT STORAGE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12050 ARROW ROUTE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GUARDIAN STORAGE CENTERS, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/16/2004 John Minar, Managing Mem. of Guardian Storage Centers, LLC GP of GSC Rancho I, LP, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010276 Date Filed: 11/04/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/04/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CORAS NAYARIT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of B u s i n e s s : 1 4 5 6 0 PA L M D A L E R D . VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 15840 CANDLEWOOD DR. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: EMMA MACIAS SALAZAR 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: 15840 CANDLEWOOD DR. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 02, 2020 Emma Macias Salazar, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200009985 Date Filed: 10/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 10/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.):1. B LUXE BOUTIQUE 2. MARATHON MANAGEMENT GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:16333 GREENTREE BLVD., UNIT 3584 VICTORVILLE, CA 92393 Name of Individual Registrant: BIANCA MCMILLIAN-HOUSTON 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: 16333 GREENTREE BLVD., UNIT 3584 VICTORVILLE, CA 92393 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Bianca McMillian-Houston, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010425 Date Filed: 11/12/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/12/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): OPTOMETRIC EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF SAN BERNARDINO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 222 NORTH G STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: DR. MICHAEL K. MORTON OD OPTOMETRIC CORP State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA Inc./Org./ Reg. No.:3284381 Residence Street Address:1425 LARSEN LN PLACENTIA, CA 92870 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 12, 2010 Michael Morton, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010276 Date Filed:11/04/ 2020 Filing Expires On: 11/04/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CORAS NAYARIT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of B u s i n e s s : 1 4 5 6 0 PA L M D A L E R D . VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address:15840 CANDLEWOOD DR. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: EMMA MACIAS SALAZAR 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: 15840 CANDLEWOOD DR. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 02, 2020 Emma Macias Salazar, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2020.
REQUEST FOR ORDER PETITIONER: VIVIAN F. CROOX RESPONDENT: JACINTO R. CROOX REQUEST FOR ORDER: DIVISION OF PETITIONER’S PENSION; APPT. RICHARD MUIR AND PAY ONE-HALF COSTS CASE NUMBER: VFLVS 022145 NOTICE OF HEARING TO RESPONDENT: JACINTO R. CROOX A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: DATE: 1/13/21 DEPT. : V11
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 14455 CIVIC DRIVE VICTORVILLE DISTRICT, VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders without you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320), serve a copy on the others parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. ( See formFL-320-INFO for more information.) Attorney For Petitioner: Christina Ferrante, SBN 80030 10700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 T: (909) 989-0023 F: (909) 4660318 Date: February 24, 2020 Carlos M. Cabrera JUDICIAL OFFICER Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2020.
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE POWELL CASE NO.: PROPS 1900929 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BOBBY
JOE POWELL
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL 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: February 1, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. : S37P 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 PROBATE 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: Patricia Ann Long aka Patricia Ann Powell 6228 Sundown Road Phelan, CA 92371 (760) 954-9465 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 2020.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ETTA C. WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS CASE NO. : PROPS 2000866 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ETTA C.
WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEVEN H. WADE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN H. WADE 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: 12/28/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S-36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central 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: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD CARL VICKERY
CASE NO.: PROPS 2000865 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DONALD
CARL VICKERY
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAY VICKERY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KAY VICKERY 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: Jan 6, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S36 Superior Court Of California County Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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: Edward G. Operini 16820 Ivy Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909) 822-5041 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 26, Correction December 3, 10, 2020.
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‘Madea’ Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid Dies at 53 Entertainment News
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid Actress Natalie DesselleReid, known for her roles in “Madea’s Big Happy Family,� “B.A.P.S,� and “How to Be a Player� has died after a quiet battle with cancer. She was 53. Friends, fans and stars alike flocked to social media to express their condolences and love for her “big beautiful smile and comedic talent.� Her “B.A.P.S� costar, Halle Berry, penned a heartfelt tribute and posted it on social media confessing that she was “completely heartbroken� over the death of Desselle-Reid: “I’m still processing this devastating news–and as I continue to read all of your kind words, memories of Natalie continue to flood back to me.� “Robert Townsend facilitated our divine connection by uniting us in roles that would change our lives and impact our culture for generations to come. I am forever grateful for that moment. Natalie was one of the most precious people I’ve ever known. The second I met her our hearts were intertwined-we had a connection that was simply unexplainable,
and she stayed her same sweet self all the years I knew her.� “Natalie taught us love, joy and humor through her characters – she could never dim her light, and it was infectious. With her, I laughed harder than I’d ever laughed before. She showed us it was ok to be goofy and funny while still being sincere and extraordinarily kind. She and I would hoot and holler over every BAPS tribute we came across, sending them back and forth to one another, overwhelmed that our on-screen friendship meant as much to you as it did to us. She was especially humbled by that, as am I.� “Natalie represented actual black women, not what black women are perceived to be. For that, she was often underrated, passed over – deprived of the platform she truly deserved. But her light continues to shine through the people who grew up watching her, the people who knew her best and those of us who loved her.� “Above all, she was a daughter, wife, friend and mother; and my heart is with her entire family, especially with Leonard, Sereno, Summer and Sasha.
Museum Returns Objects to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Local News The San Ber nardino County Museum announces the repatriation of culturally significant objects made by matriarchs of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Coinciding with the annual National Native American Heritage Month, the approval for the transfer took place at the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 17 meeting. At a time when sociocultural awareness is on the rise, the nationally accredited San Ber nardino Cou nt y Museum is applying its collections management policy in a manner that foregrounds the principles of diversity, equity, access and inclusion. The museum’s decision also demonstrates what the champions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) intended when it was passed 30 years ago. Enacted on November 16, 1990, this Federal law granted rights and established procedures for tribal governments to request the repatriation of ancestors’ remains and certain cultural material in museum collections. The San Bernardino County Museum regularly consults with tribes regionally and across the country to ensure that all their indigenous collections are in compliance
with this federal mandate. “The transfer of these objects, which the Museum acquired in the 1980s, is a meaningful step in the acknowledgment that the Museum’s historical collecting practices have had negative impact on the Tribal community’s selfreliance and control of their own cultural heritage,� said Museum Director Melissa Russo. “We offer reconciliation and healing with this repatriation and propose a positive and transparent future partnership with San Manuel centered on our mutual goal of building cultural literacy in our region.� San Manuel has long supported public education about Serrano culture and California Native history. Educating partners and the public about the Native Californian experience is ingrained in their tribal values. The Tribe has also established several departments and committees dedicated to the protection, preservation, and promotion of Serrano history and culture. San Manuel is also an advocate for the sovereign stewardship of tribal land and the cultural resources that it contains, including resources removed over the last 200 years from the tribe’s ancestral territory and their living community. The decision was welcome continued in next 2 columns
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I’ll love you forever my sweet friend. I miss you Nat Dog!� Friends and family shared that colon cancer was the disease that ultimately took her life. As of late, this disease has been in the news a lot lately, especially since Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman, died from it suddenly earlier this year. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer morbidity both in men and in women. However, females over 65 years old show higher mortality and lower 5-year survival rate of colorectal cancer compared to their age-matched male counterparts. That age is lower for African American women. Not only do African Americans have the shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States for most cancers, but they also have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer. Nearly 20,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were expected in the United States among African Americans in 2019, with incidence rates 24 percent higher in black men and 19 percent higher in black women compared to other races,
according to the American Cancer Society. Black colorectal cancer patients are also 15 to 20 percent more likely to die from the disease than patients of any other race. Occurring in the colon, rectum or both, colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer in all adults in the United States, with the American Cancer Society predicting about 148,000 new cases in 2020. The black community’s heightened risk appears to be due to several contributing factors, according to Dr. Cannon. “Some biological factors may be at play,â€? he says, “but there are also socioeconomic factors that can make it more difficult for people to gain access to screening.â€? Symptoms may include a change in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, rectal bleeding with bright red blood, blood in the stool making it look dark, cramps or abdominal pain, and feeling like the bowel isn’t emptying completely with a bowel movement. Natalie’s acting credits go well beyond the major films she’s known for. She also played a prominent character on the TV shows “For Your Love,â€? “Built to Last,â€? and she played Janie Egins for three seasons on the television show “Eve.â€? Other big-screen credits include “Set It Offâ€? with Queen Latifah, “Divas,â€? “Gasâ€? and quite notably, the made-for-TV movie “Cinderella,â€? featuring Brandy. Friend and fellow actress Holly Robinson Peete also shared her reaction to the news, writing, “Just absolutely decimated by this news‌ Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I got to know her when my mom was managing her. She will be so missed‌sending out prayers to her children and husband.â€? She added, “đ&#x;’”đ&#x;™?đ&#x;?˝ đ&#x;˜˘ Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl
Museum Returns Objects to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians...continued news to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “These items are representative of the Serrano way of life and have deep meaning for us. We are bringing home the work of the hands of prominent women in our community—works that have their prayers, songs, and spirits embedded within them. It is a bittersweet homecoming, but one that will bring healing and joy for generations to come. We appreciate the San Bernardino County Museum staff for recognizing how significant these items are to our Tribe and for their ongoing partnership,� stated Chairman Ken Ramirez. “The Board of Supervisors is gratified by the positive relationship that has been building between the County Museum and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, underscored by this repatriation,� said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “We fully support the
Museum’s recommendation to transfer this cultural material, especially in light of the considerable meaning they hold for our Tribal partner.� The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. Parking is free. The Museum is currently closed to the public due to the Governor’s orders. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Michel’le: A Survivor at 50, 30 Years In The Making...continued from page 4 places — “I have scars that are just amazing,� she told the show. “I never went to the police because –� Toussaint paused to collect herself before continuing. “Because I didn’t know any different and I thought it was a form of love and I didn’t know any better. Can I just leave it right there?� Now, Michel’le has grown up. She’s now 50, and recognizes what she’s been through,
but doesn’t let it stop there. “When my mother and my grandmother died three months apart, I knew my world was over. They were everything to me and my world was shattered. I was appearing on the reality show R&B Divas and when I started to fall apart it was very public. But I am glad that it happened that continued in next 2 columns
Michel’le: A Survivor at 50, 30 Years In The Making...continued way. It made me see myself. And it made me transparent. But doing reality TV is hard. You get lost. You are shooting three months before anybody sees it. So you are past [the emotions]. Then when it airs and the public sees it, they react and it drags you back. It feels you have grown, but then you suddenly feel like you haven’t moved at all.â€? But moving on is finally something Michel’le has done, with her family, her emotions, and her life. Dr. Dre confronted abuse allegations during the Straight Outta Compton press tour, telling Rolling Stone, “I made some f**king horrible mistakes in my life‌ “I was young, f**king stupid,â€? he continued.
“I would say all the allegations aren’t true — some of them are. Those are some of the things that I would like to take back. It was really fucked up. But I paid for those mistakes, and there’s no way in hell that I will ever make another mistake like that again.� In 1999, Michel’le found some peace with Death Row Records founder Suge Knight. The two married and welcomed a daughter Bailei, now 14. Although, the marriage was invalid because Knight was still married to another woman. Since then, Michel’le’s story was told in a Lifetime movie and she continues to tour and sing all over the country.
Golden Brooks: 50 is the new 30 Entertainment News
photo credit: imdb.com The show, Girlfriends, was “theâ€? ensemble sitcom that focused on a mixed batch of black women who faced life’s tests and triumphs together. It was one of the most highest-rated shows on CW. From dating to divorce and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds, learning about true friendship in the process. Brooks is best known for her portrayal of the character Maya Wilkes, Joan’s former sharptongued secretary and now acclaimed author, in which she starred alongside Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Persia White (Lynn) and Jill Marie Jones (Toni). Now that Girlfriends is readily available to anyone with a Netflix account, people are reliving the glory of a show centered around Black women, love, and female friendship. “I think as an actor‌you try to bring as much of that to every character you do, but you live for certain roles. You have roles that you do to pay the bills and to be working, but then you have roles that are really, truly tapping into your craft.â€? Tapping into the craft often involves hard work and perseverance, but Brooks doesn’t let that stress her out, nor does she want other women to stress themselves out either. “As Black women, we hold a lot in. Stress is very hard on our bodies.â€? The former Girlfriends cast member strongly recommends to all women to visit their doctors regularly. “Early prevention is the key. Sick is not sexy! As women, we all want to be desirable. If we are sick, we cannot be sexy. We will make sure we visit our beauty salons more than our doctor. Visiting your doctor is part of being sexy. “Remember,â€? Brooks continued with passion in her voice, “Sick is not sexy.â€? Brooks also feels it is important to align your spirit with your mind. “When you align them both it really exudes health from the inside,â€? says Brooks,
“And be happy! Life is short. There is always going to be bumps in the road. Attitude and energy are so important.� When it comes to her own health, Brooks says does a lot of research. “Dandelion is so good and I just read the other day that fennel is amazing for your eye health,� she quickly adds, “I also try and drink a lot of water, which is so hard and I try to stay away from too much red meat.� One of her favorite greens is okra. “Okra is great for your blood levels and your sugar levels – not many people know this!� Recently, in an interview with Page Six, Brooks shared where she believes the characters would be at this point in their lives. “[My character] Maya would be a part of the Black Lives Matter movement. She would be doing protests and speeches and getting people to stand up for the community. And she would definitely have more self-help books. She’d be the next Iyanla Vanzant with self-help books titled ‘Oh Hell Yes: Volume 1, 2 & 3.’ There would also be ‘Oh Hell No: Volume 1, 2 & 3.’� “[Maya’s husband] Darnell has his line of garages. I think Joan [Tracee Ellis Ross] will still be looking for love but is also happy in her solitude. Toni [Jill Marie Jones] is trying to be a good mother to her daughter Morgan, and Lynn [Persia White] has finally stopped going to college and got a real job.� Brooks shared that no matter what she does or accomplishes in her career, people will always associate her with “Girlfriends� and will inquire about the characters’ arcs. “I can win an Emmy or an Oscar and the first question will be ‘Is there gonna be a ‘Girlfriends’ movie?’ And I probably get about 10 stories a day tagged to me with scenes from the show. So I know that it’s part of my fabric.� To us, it doesn’t matter what she does, we just want to see Golden in it. Plus, she’ll always be one of our girlfriends, in our mind.
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OP-ED: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association
Correctional telecom companies depend on contracts from state and local corrections agencies. The heads of those agencies are appointed by elected officials. Criminal justice reform was on the national ballot. The year 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. Racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other of Black and Brown Americans at the hands of police officers have all contributed to the evolving social justice “reckoning” across the nation. As part of this long overdue redress about institutional and systemic racism, renewed attention should also be focused on the many injustices within the U.S. correctional system. Black and Brown Americans are dispropor tionately imprisoned in the United States. Much of the public outrage has been directed at the officials who have been unable to prevent the fatal spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons throughout the country. But in addition, there were too many governors who were unwilling to reduce prison populations by releasing individuals who posed no threat to public safety. As a result, nearly 200,000 incarcerated Americans have been infected as of November 2020 according
to the Marshall Project. The criticism of the correctional system does not stop with the prison officials themselves but extends to the full spectrum of private companies that provide services to correctional agencies. Among those that find themselves in the crosshairs of the growing critical scrutiny are a group of specialized telecommunications companies. These companies provide two connected services to the cor rections industr y: communications tools that people in jails and prisons use to connect with family and people on the outside (telephones, but also modern devices like digital tablets); and security and investigatory tools built into the communications tech, which help correctional agencies monitor for criminal activity. On the surface, these may appear to be both good things. The problem, however, comes in how these products are paid for. See, it’s not the correctional agencies that pay for these services – companies charge for every call made, but it’s the families and friends of the imprisoned making the calls or accepting the calls that end up paying those bills.
Opinion: It’s More Unaffordable to Not Have Health Insurance...continued from page 2 (Fortunately, my car is paid for) When I complained about the cost to a friend, she told me I’d be better off saving the money. But I’ve already been down that road. Therefore, I urge everyone in situations similar to mine to sign up for insurance through Covered California. It’s necessary. Open enrollment began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2021. This raises an issue Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) talked about during her presidential campaign. Medical insurance is supposed to protect against medical debt. But even if you have it, you still get hit with a pile of bills. As Warren said, medical insurance doesn’t work. It’s false advertising. “In 2005, she, along with David Himmelstein, Deborah Thorne and Steffie Woolhandler, Warren published a paper in the journal Health Affairs documenting a memorable statistic: More than 40 % of all bankruptcies in America were a result of medical problems, they wrote. In 2009, they updated that research with an even more startling number: Medical bills were responsible for more than 62 % of all American bankruptcies.” I favor a single-payer system where everyone gets covered. It also lowers health insurance costs because it reduces the administrative and advertising costs for companies. And
no matter what the for-profit healthcare talking points tell us, single-payer systems are more efficient. The United Nations rated the French healthcare system the most efficient, and that’s a singlepayer program. And you don’t see large numbers of Canadians crossing the border to go to American for-profit hospitals. According to retired healthcare executive Randall Potter, the health insurance industry poured millions into a stealth propaganda campaign when director Michael Moore came out with his movie ‘Sicko.” The 2007 movie pointed out the flaws of the American for-profit system and showed how other countries had much more efficient health systems. “The industry knows from years of focus group message testing that terms like ‘socialized medicine’ and ‘government-run health care’ scare many Americans and that many of us respond favorably to terms like ‘choice’ and ‘competition.’ Based on this knowledge, there were several big lies I helped craft — and that are still in circulation today,” said Potter in an NBC News article. Whatever the answer is, we need to try something different, because this current system isn’t working. Just look at my story, and there are millions of people like me.
It obviously costs money to build, install, maintain, and secure this technology. But, not all or even most of this money that is paid for those services goes to the telecoms themselves. What most people do not know is that the government takes a cut of the revenue – in many cases, the lion’s share. For example, in 2018 incarcerated individuals in Connecticut paid $13.2 million for phone calls. Nearly 60% of that money went to the state. Because of this model, the cost of making a call or sending an email from a correctional facility can be much higher than on the outside. And these costs can vary widely from state to state. In 2019, according to the Prison Policy Initiative, the average cost of a call from a jail in New Jersey cost $1.26, while that same call in Arkansas cost $14.49. Prison telecom companies have faced strong criticism in recent years from elected and community leaders for their role in these charges. I have expressed concern about the way these contracts put an unreasonable financial burden on families in our communities. In my civil rights career, I have experienced
firsthand how prisoners and their families are taken advantage of and financially challenged by jail and prison regulated services. At least one of these companies, Securus Technologies, appears to have taken this criticism to heart. In 2017, Securus was acquired by Platinum Equity, which is headed by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores. At the time, many of us would have reasonably assumed that a private equity firm would simply extract as much value from the company as possible and then sell it at a profit. But that’s not what Gores did. Instead, he appears to have undertaken an effort to change some of the problematic business practices that have long plagued the correctional telecom industry. At the beginning of this year Gores brought in a new CEO for Securus, who committed to lowering their prices and improving the services they provide to incarcerated Americans. If you approach such a promise with a healthy dose of skepticism, you’re not alone – especially knowing the history of this industry. But for the continued in next 2 columns
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas Introduces Historic Bill to Reverse the Cycle of Homelessness in California Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Along with Homelessness Advocates, Immediately Endorse Proposal County/State News SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D - Arleta) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 71, historic legislation that would establish a permanent source of funding to reverse the cycle of homelessness in California. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages across California, Luz Rivas was sworn in to her second term on Monday, and immediately introduced the bill -- one of many steps to keeping Californians safe as the virus continues to endanger our public health and our economy. For decades, California has attempted to address homelessness with short-term or piecemeal solutions -- but it hasn’t been early enough. Now, hundreds of thousands of Californians are either currently experiencing or on the brink of homelessness -- a staggering number that is climbing by the day as a result of COVID-19. It’s clear that to make meaningful change and reverse the cycle of homelessness, California needs a permanent solution. “California is facing an unprecedented homelessness
crisis that has the potential for becoming a full blown catastrophe if California fails to rise up and meet this moment,” said Assemblywoman Luz Rivas. “AB 71 will provide a stable and ongoing funding source to help local governments in every corner of this great state implement much needed policies and programs that have failed to be advanced because of limited and inconsistent funding which would ultimately leave our local communities to fend for themselves. Closing corporate loopholes and asking our state’s wealthiest residents to pitch in will provide the first ever-dedicated funding source to combat homelessness. Last year, I welcomed the Governor’s commitment to work with me on homelessness. I look forward to getting it done this year thanks to his leadership.” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti endorsed the measure, saying, "Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, California has shown what's possible when we pour time, energy, attention, continued in next 2 columns
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas Introduces Historic Bill to Reverse the Cycle of Homelessness in California...continued and resources into swift solutions to bring our unsheltered residents indoors.” He continued, "With Asm. Luz Rivas and other coauthors leading the charge, the state legislature has an immense opportunity: to deploy a clear-cut strategy to address the homelessness crisis, make lasting investments in needed services and support, and deliver housing, health care, help, and hope to our most vulnerable neighbors." Also endorsing Asm. Luz Rivas’ legislation, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said, “Projects Roomkey and Homekey proved that the powerful combination of robust additional funding and a public health imperative could dramatically reduce homelessness by the thousands. We can replicate the same success long-term with both sustained funding and a comparable requirement to the public health orders that provides the same urgency. This bold proposal gets us started." “Assemblywoman Luz Rivas’ bill is the type of bold proposal we need to truly fight homelessness in California,” said Tomiquia Moss, Founder and CEO of All Home. “What we’ve tried thus far hasn't worked -- and now, the stakes could not be higher for hundreds of thousands of Californians. This
proposal would certainly put us on a path to housing security for all.” Christopher Martin, Policy Director of Housing California, said, "To win the future, we must learn from the past. One-time, insufficient investments don't move the needle -- we've tried that and now 151,000 Californians are still without shelter. That's why we need sustained, annual investment to bring Californians home -- created through a more equitable tax system and standing up for those who are the most in need. We're proud to work with Assemblywoman Luz Rivas and allies to put us on the path towards ending homelessness." Bring California Home, a coalition of elected officials and advocates from across California is supporting AB 71. For more information about the coalition and the plan to reverse the cycle of homelessness, visit www.bringcahome.org. A s s e m b l y wo m a n L u z Rivas proudly represents the 39th Assembly District, which includes the City of Los Angeles communities of Arleta, Lake View Terrace, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, and the City of San Fernando.
OP-ED: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions... continued moment, Securus seems to be making good on its promises. According to company updates, Securus has so far reduced the average cost of calls by 30%. It has renegotiated lower rates with 56 correctional agencies this year. It has been offering free calls and other communications to incarcerated individuals impacted by the pandemic – over 30 million to date. Was that enough? No. Far from it. But it was an important start, and one that no other company in the prison telecom space has so far matched. Yet Gores appears to have been singled out for criticism by a group of advocates for the incarcerated. Sometimes even those with good intentions can find themselves caught up in the systemic problems of the correctional industry. Those attacks came to a head this year when critics demanded that the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA) remove Gores from its board. They called him a “prison profiteer,” despite the fact that – as the LA Times notes – Gores had pledged 100% of his personal stake in Securus to helping reform its operations. LACMA eventually bowed to pressure and, to avoid further friction, Gores resigned his seat. This is exactly an example the consequences of poor judgement in public advocacy that does not actually help bring relief to the families of the mass incarcerated. Did LACMA improve the life of a single incarcerated individual by doing so? It did not. To be clear, the prison telecom industry remains in need of serious reform. We need to hold Securus and other telecoms accountable for changing their harmful business practices. But if we want people to do the right thing then we need to acknowledge when they actually strive to do the right thing. So where do we go from here? The solution is not, as some have suggested, to eliminate these companies altogether. The services
they provide are needed, and few believe they could be offered at the same quality or efficiency by the public sector. The security tools offered are necessary as well – among other things, they help prevent attempts to cause harm from within prison walls, from harassing victims to operating criminal activities on the outside. Individuals who have been sentenced to prison for a crime are already paying their debt to society. They should not also be forced to pay to help plug holes in the budget of a local warden or sheriff. State and county officials need to stop collecting “commissions” on these services, and where possible they should contribute public funds to reduce the costs of these communications tools for incarcerated Americans. Securus also needs to go further. Although they have lowered costs, their products remain far too costly for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. In addition, their competitors need to follow suit – including the biggest operator in this space, Global Tel Link. W hile ou r democracy remains politically, socially, and economically divided, we all have just witnessed the transformative power of the vote by millions of people who care about the future of our nation. Ultimately, cor rectional telecom companies depend on contracts from state and local corrections agencies. The heads of those agencies are appointed by elected officials. Criminal justice reform was on the national ballot. Voters must now hold all elected officials accountable on a wide array of issues including the issue of improving the telecom services offered to prisoners and their families. Stop the exploitation of prisoners and their families. Prison wardens, county sheriffs, and state officials resolutely should stop taking advantage of incarcerated people.
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Covered California and Top State Health Care Leaders Urge Californians to “Do the Right Thing, Right Now” by Staying Home and Staying Safe to Fight COVID-19 Physicians and health centers across the state announce they are reaching out personally to all their patients to encourage them to stay safe from COVID and get insurance coverage if they are eligible — many will receive Covered California’s masks to get the message out that now is the time to get covered and stay covered. California’s leading provider organizations — including the California Hospital Association, California Medical Association, California Academy of Family Physicians, the California Primary Care Association and America’s Medical Groups — are making sure the trusted voice of physicians and other health care heroes are speaking to millions of Californians with the message of remaining vigilant until the vaccine arrives. According to a survey conducted by Covered California, the pandemic continues to touch most Californians, finding that 52 percent of Californians say the pandemic has affected their lives significantly, more than 40 percent personally know someone who has tested positive for the virus, and more than one in four people knows someone who has died from COVID-19. The Latino population has been the most affected, having suffered 58 percent of California’s over 1.3 million COVID-19 cases and 48 percent of the nearly 20,000 deaths.
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until Jan. 31. Lee encouraged
Thursday — reminding all those
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stand together to ‘clear the decks’
the devastation and complications
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asked for all Californians to do the
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her third trimester. She was terrified
hospitals and the estimated 2.4 million
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active physicians and residency
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just a bit more, for just a bit longer,
she would not be strong enough to
Californians who are part of the state’s
Californians who sign up for health
students from the California Medical
and we’re tired of it, but these masks
to help health care workers and their
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insurance through Covered California
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Californians infected by the virus,
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and a death toll that is closing in on
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CEO of the California Hospital
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an estimated 1.2 million uninsured
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languages, from a certified enroller.
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Association, has seen the situation
who is being hit hardest during the
people in the state are either eligible
among the 1.2 million Californians
during open enrollment, we’d be
worsen in hospitals over the past
pandemic.
for financial help through Covered
and 16 million Americans uninsured,
talking about health care coverage, but
month, and she’s asking more from
It found that COVID-19 has
California, or they qualify for low-cost
but eligible for financial help or
this year, that means wearing a mask
Californians for the sake of frontline
disproportionally affected the Latino
or no-cost coverage through Medi-
potentially free Medicaid.
and staying safe first,” said Covered
workers.
membership of community health centers.
begins on Jan. 1, 2021.
Have a certified enroller call them and help them for free. Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.