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August 19, 2021 Thursday Edition
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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
AARP Report Puts Spotlight on ‘Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience’
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Compared to White and other racial groups or Latino adults, Black adults reported higher awareness of fake job postings, Covid19 stimulus payment, work-from-home, tax preparation, and Black Lives Matter scams. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Black adults most often encounter the government imposter, lottery, and work-fromhome scams, according to a new AARP report: “Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience.” The report authors wrote that for both fake job postings and romance scams, Black adults far outrank White and other racial groups but are on par with Latino adults. Black and White – and other racial groups – adults ran k being targeted by immigration scams the lowest. Further, Black adults under age 30 are most likely to report being targeted by a scam as nearly 1 in 5 between the ages of 18 and 29 report being targeted by a government impostor or mortgage scam. T h e r e p o r t r e ve a l e d that the rank of awareness of scams differs by race. Compared to White and other racial groups or Latino adults, Black adults reported higher awareness of fake job postings, Covid-19 stimulus payment, work-from-home, tax preparation, and Black Lives Matter scams. They also repor ted lower awareness of utility, grandparent, immigration, and business coaching scams. Incidence of scam awareness also varied significantly by
Exposure to scams – being targeted and, or a victim – among Black adults was on par with other racial groups, with about one-quarter reporting being a target of two or more scams,” noted AARP researchers. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) racial groups in the report. Black adults reported lower awareness of utility, grandparent, and immigration scams than one or both of the other racial groups. A A R P com m issioned Precision Market Research, Latino Decisions, and the African American Research Collaborative to conduct the study, where 2,808 American adults participated. The study focused on
Black and Latino adults. The researchers concluded that education is critical in helping consumers spot and avoid scams. However, the survey indicated that Educational efforts about scams and fraud might underserve black adults compared with White and other racial groups. According to the report, Black older adults, less affluent, and female, are less aware of
scams, putting them at higher risk of experiencing a scam. Black adults who are men attained a bachelor’s degree and reported annual incomes of $100,000 or more indicate a greater incidence of losing money to a scam, the report continued. Compared with White and other racial groups, Black adults are less likely to have robocall protection or have posted their
U.S. Grows ever-More Diverse - Census Data Show A Multi-Racial, Urban And Older U.S. By Mark Hedin, ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES
The United States population is more diverse than ever and increasingly urban, according to new data collected in the 2020 Census. But overall population growth in the country has slowed, newly released Census Bureau data show. The Census Bureau released on Aug. 12 the first trove of
narrowly focused information gathered in the 2020 Census. It will immediately be put to use in the redistricting process whereby states and local political jurisdictions re-draw political boundaries to create districts of equal populations for upcoming elections. The information will also
be used in countless other ways over the next decade, for instance, to decide where new schools or hospitals are needed, or roads, or where it might profit a business to set up shop. “The U.S. population is much more multiracial and more racially and ethnically diverse than what we measured in the past,” said Nicholas Jones, Census Bureau director and senior advisor of race and ethnic research and outreach. Of the 331,449,281 people enumerated in the 10-question census form last year, 204.3 million identified themselves or other household members as white. There were another 31.1 million identified as mixedrace — white and something else – and 2.7 million described as mixed race in a combination
that did not include white. The 204.3 million ‘white alone’ population is 8.6% less than it was the last time everyone was counted, in 2010. The census questionnaire data on ethnicity parsed the population into the following racial categories: White, Asian, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and Some Other Race. There was a separate question asking if the responding household members were Hispanic or Latino. Once those questions were answered, respondents could further describe themselves by tribe or other origins within those six initial categories. Being Hispanic or Latino is a continued on page 3
phone numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry; these protections are designed to reduce fraud susceptibility. In addition to the direct economic consequences associated with scams, the survey identifies physical and emotional health consequences that Black adults suffer after a scam experience. “Exposure to scams – being targeted and, or a victim – among
Black adults was on par with other racial groups, with about one-quarter reporting being a target of two or more scams,” the AARP researchers wrote. “A similar trend exists among those who report being a victim of a scam, which represents about 1 in 5 adults within each racial group.” The organization reported a troubling trend across all racial groups: more than half of those victimized were victims more than once. “The proliferation of financial fraud in the form of scams is undeniable,” AARP officials wrote on the organization’s website. “Federal data show the highest ever year-over-year rise in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020, and we know that scams are severely under-reported. “We also know that when consumers are aware of specific scams, they are far less likely to engage with them, and far less likely still to lose money or sensitive information.” View the full report here.: https://www.aarp.org/content/ dam/aarp/research/surveys_ statistics/econ/2021/consumerf r a u d - b l a c k- e x p e r i e n c e . doi.10.26419-2Fres.00456.001.pdf
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING
SBCUSD Extravaganza Helped Prepare Families To Return To School
Arrowhead United Way to launch their “Local Love Campaign” with the City of San Bernardino
Community/ Education News
Community /Education News
First-grader Kailey Robinson and preschooler Jakari Robinson each get a free book at the SBCUSD Back-to-School Extravaganza held on July 27.
In collaboration with many community partners, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and its Family Engagement Office held the first Back-to-School Extravaganza on July 27, providing local families with resources to help their children succeed in school.
More than 2,000 students and family members interacted with 15 different SBCUSD departments and 33 community partners at the event, which was held at the San Manuel Stadium in downtown San Bernardino. “I just think it’s good providing for those who can’t provide for
their kids,” said Alex Sanchez, the parent of three Kimbark Elementary School students. The Extravaganza was an opportunity for families to get to know and interact with school employees and community organizations that care about the community and are available to help local families succeed. In addition to getting free school supplies to start off the new school year on a positive note, families were able to participate in arts and crafts, learn about academic support opportunities, and more. “I think this is great,” Vanessa Flores, the mother of two Chavez Middle School students, said. “You have so many resources out. It’s nice to get back out and see what’s available.” Accordi ng to Family Engagement Office Director Beatriz Gonzalez, the goal of the Extravaganza was two-fold, but both were COVID related. The first was to provide a warm welcome for our students and their families to get them excited about returning to in-person instruction and ease them back into more familiar activities after the 15 months of COVID restrictions. The second was to equip families with the resources they need to help their children achieve academic and social-
emotional success. That second part required support from community organizations to make sure families know where they can get free or low-cost food, medical services, mental health services, tutoring, and more. Many families struggled during the COVID lockdowns and continue to struggle with basic necessities, and when families struggle, children can’t focus on learning. “We really want to thank all of our sponsors,” Gonzalez said. “Without them, the Extravaganza just wouldn’t have been possible.” T h e B a c k- t o - S c h o o l Extravaganza partners included San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, OmniTrans, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), the California Emerging Technology Fund and Frontier Com mu n icat ions, San Bernardino Valley College, ePac Flexible Packaging, Loma Linda University Health - Institute for Community Partnerships, KSBD Amazon Air, Operation New Hope and Family and Kids Foundation, Amazon, and Dignity Health Community Hospital of San Bernardino, Thinkwise Credit Union, Santa Claus Inc., and Cicero Salmon, Horace Mann Insurance Agency, among others.
Arrowhead United Way (AUW) is partnering with the City of San Bernardino to engage city employees in the importance of giving back to the community they serve. “The City of San Bernardino has been supporting United Way and their mission of creating measurable change since 1991, which is why we are thrilled to be reconnecting with the city and launching the “Local Love Campaign” in order to continue the long tradition of mobilizing the giving power of the community. Because change does not happen alone, it takes many people pledging either $5, $10, or even $25 dollars monthly to truly see change in our community. Once again, we are very thankful to the City of San Bernardino for this opportunity and look forward to seeing expanded programs and resources made possible by the success of the campaign”, says President and
CEO of Arrowhead United Way, Dr. Gwen Dowdy Rodgers. Donations will be used locally to help AUW continue their local programs which include Project M.E.D, Next Steps Mentoring Program, Black Innovation in S.T.E.A.M Awards, Interview for Success, and Gingerbread Kids, all of which give right back to the community, and provide low-income families, partner agencies, and children the resources they need to succeed. AUW is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that mobilizes the community power of giving to improve the lives of the community it serves. Since its inception in 1978, AUW has been actively working in the high-priority areas of health, education, and financial stability. To make a financial contribution similar to the city employees or to find out more information, contact AUW at (909) 884-9441 or visit arrowheadunitedway.org.
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California Volunteers Invests Over $1 Million to Support Young Men of Color Community/Education News
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor announced a historic $1.6 million in state funds has been awarded to Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) to support their mission of increasing the number of young men of color attending and graduating college. This investment was made possible through new funding made available by Governor Newsom’s unprecedented i nvest ment i n ser vice. "During times of great need, service has proven to be the answer to solve some of our state’s most pressing problems. As part of my Comeback Plan, we are funding service opportunities that uplift educational and economic opportunities for all Californians," said Governor Gavin Newsom. "Today, we are continuing to build equity and opportunity for California’s young men of color by bringing people together through service." With the $1.6 million investment, IYT will work alongside school districts and universities to expand program offerings to 26 additional school sites in Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento, and Humboldt County for the fall of 2021. Extending services across these communities will allow IYT to serve and uplift 3,000 young men of color. This funding will create over 90 new AmeriCorps positions, which will be a total of 167 AmeriCorps year of service
opportunities for college students to provide mentoring, tutoring, and youth development services in their community. AmeriCorps members serving through IYT receive a living stipend and scholarship up to $10,000. “Innovative organizations like IYT are using service as a strategy to improve educational outcomes in some of our most underserved areas," said Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “Expanding the reach of this program will not only benefit young men of color but also their communities.” IYT maintains long-standing plans to close the college achievement gap by expanding its program areas and partnering with additional school districts to dramatically increase the number of young men of color attending and graduating college. “This funding will directly translate to an improvement in the lives of the young men of color participating in our programs and enable us to reach more of them in other underserved communities,” said CEO Michael Lynch. “We applaud Governor Newsom and California Volunteers for recognizing the impact of our work and the ability to provide additional services and educational opportunities to our young brothers.” With the support from AmeriCorps members, IYT’s programs have consistently
surpassed statewide averages and improved the educational and life outcomes for young men of color. IYT currently provides service to young men of color from 7th grade and continue all the way through college. Participants in IYT’s programs have seen a 99% high school graduation rate (compared to 80% statewide) and a 90% college attendance rate (compared to 54% statewide). Currently, IYT has 75 AmeriCorps members who serve over 1,000 young men of color in Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Yolo County. These AmeriCorps members come from the communities they serve, enabling them to effectively relate to IYT member students and produce positive educational outcomes. IYT is a community-based nonprofit that was founded in 2013 with the mission to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from colleges and universities. For the past eight years, IYT has implemented successful college access and completion programs in schools and neighborhoods that suffer from high poverty, violence, low educational attainment, a n d u n d e r i n ve s t m e n t . To learn more and sign up for mentor fellowship positions in your community, visit improveyourtomorrow.org.
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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS
Biden Gives Newsom Thumbs Up on School Vaccine Mandate as Under-17 Cases Spike Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to announce new COVID-19 guidelines for California's K-12 public schools. Two days later, President Joe Biden praised the new mandate in a tweet. “Gov. @GavinNewsom is leading California through unprecedented crises -- he's a key partner in fighting the pandemic and helping build our economy back better,” the POTUS said about Newsom, who is facing a recall election Sept. 14. “To keep him on the job, registered voters should vote no on the recall election by 9/14 and keep California moving forward," Biden continued. Newsom’s new mandate requires all school employees to either provide proof of vaccination or submit to weekly testing. "This is a state that very
proudly was among the first states in the country to mandate mask wearing in the public education system, before this school year and before the CDC aligned with that standard; before the Academy of Pediatrics aligned with that strategy. And before the controversies t hat have subseque ntly ensued," Newsom said when he made the announcement. In July, COVID-19 cases among children under17 nearly tripled. Conservative talk show host Larry Elder, who is African American and the frontrunner among candidates vying to replace Newsom in the upcoming recall election said, if he wins, he would not mandate state workers to wear masks or get vaccinated. “When I become governor, assuming there are mandates for masks and statewide
U.S. Grows ever-More Diverse - Census Data Show A Multi-Racial, Urban And Older U.S.... continued from page 1 matter of ethnicity, according to the census, not race. Sixty-two million people in North America identified as being of Hispanic or Latino origin, a 23% increase, and then chose a racial identification in a separate question. That growth was greater than any other population’s except Asians, up 36%, to 24.6 million, including those with mixed-race identifications. Black Americans, including mixed-race, now number 46.9 million, according to the Census Bureau, American Indian or Native Alaskans are 9.7 million, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6 million. Those choosing “some other race” alone or in combination were 15.1% nationwide, led by New Mexico at 32%, California at 31.6%, and Texas at 28.3%. Nationwide, 10.2% claimed “two or more races,” led by Hawaii, with more than 25% so identifying, followed by New Mexico at 19.9% There are 22.7 million more people in the United States now than there were when the last decennial census was taken, in 2010, enumerators found. But that population growth of 22.7 million is the smallest gain in the once-every-10-years count since 1990, and the smallest gain percentagewise since 1930. Most of that growth occurred in already-populous counties, the Census Bureau reports. If a county had less than 50,000 residents, it lost population. Counties of 50,000 to 99,999 people gained an average of 4.1% more; counties of more than 100,000 people grew by 9.1%. The top 10 most-populous cities remained unchanged, with New York at the top of the list, followed by Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix,
Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas and San Jose. The only change was that now5th place Phoenix and 6th-place Philadelphia changed places. All of them grew larger, as did metro areas in general (8.7%), while the more rural areas declined by 2.8%. Census Bureau statisticians compiled a “diversity index” that measured the likelihood that two randomly chosen people would be of different ethnicities. Overall, in the United States, that likelihood is 61.1%, up from 54.9% in 2010. In Texas, Nevada, California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Hawaii and the District of Columbia, the percentage exceeded 65%. The likelihood that two people chosen at random would be of different ethnicities was lowest in Maine (18.5%), Vermont and West Virginia (20.2% each), and New Hampshire (23.6%). The U.S. population is aging. Of respondents, 77.9% are 18 or older (258.3 million), a 10.1% increase from 2010. The 73.1 million who aren’t yet 18, represents a 1.4% decrease from 2010’s statistics. The Census Bureau in April released the state-by-state population counts that determine which states gain or lose seats in the House of Representatives. In non-pandemic times, census data has typically been released a year after “Census Day” – April 1 last year – but, “as we all know, the delivery has been delayed,” said James Whitehorne, chief of the census’ redistricting and voting rights data office. The material, currently only available in the same format in which it was released in 2000 and 2010, will be re-released in more user-friendly version on Sept. 30 at data.census.gov.
mandates for vaccines, they will be suspended right away,” Elder said. “This is America. We have freedom in America.” Elder said he does believe people in high-risk categories should be vacci nated. “But there are many Americans who disagree with me, feel that the vaccine was done too quickly,” he continued, explaining that COVID vaccines have been approved for “emergency use.” As of Aug. 15, the 7-day average of new COVID cases in California was 12,031. So far, there have been 4.02 million cases in the state since the beginning of the pandemic and 64,183 deaths, according to the California Department of Public Health. About 51% of all Californians have received both vaccines. The same day, Newsom tweeted a graph comparing California’s new COVID-19 hospitalizations to those of Texas and California, two states vaccine skeptics and “profreedom” activists have held up as counterpoints to the California governor’s strict coronavirus policies. The data the graph visualized showed that California hospitalization rates are currently much lower than both states. Texas and Florida both have outspoken Republican governors who have enacted looser policies in their fights against COVID. "CA is reporting 141.1
new COVID cases for every 100,000 residents over the last 7 days — a rate HALF of Texas (297.8); and less than ONEFOURTH of Florida’s rate (653.8), according to data from the CDC," Newsom tweeted. Many businesses have either loosened their COVID-19 restrictions or done away with them altogether while many public schools returned to in-person instruction at the beginning of the month. Despite to growing number of COVID cases among children, some Califor nia parents still have reservations about vaccines and masks, even going so far as to sue the state to drop mask mandates in schools. Newsom's strategy for addressing these kinds of criticisms, as well as others that have arisen in the midst of his recall election, has been to associate them with the far-right political movement empowered by Former President Donald Trump. Newsom employed this strategy in his response to Biden's praise. "Grateful for your support, Mr. President. There’s simply too much at stake -- vote NO on September 14th to reject this Republican led recall," Newsom tweeted. California Black Media’s coverage of COVID-19 is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.
Experian North America launches groundbreaking initiative to accelerate financial inclusion in underserved communities Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™ helps clients advance diversity goals by creating greater and more affordable credit access Business News COSTA MESA, CA (August 10, 2021) – Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable communities. Inclusion Forward™ harnesses Experian’s data, analytics and technology to help clients create and provide more affordable credit access. “At Experian, we believe every consumer deserves access to fair and affordable credit. In fact, it’s our mission to drive financial inclusion and help facilitate that access,” said Craig Boundy, Chief Executive Officer of Experian North America. “Through Inclusion Forward™, we will expand our work in helping clients better serve and provide greater financial opportunities for all consumers.” This is the latest step in Experian’s work to help the more than 100 million consumers who are restricted by traditional scoring methods. In 2019, the company introduced Experian Boost, empowering consumers to contribute positive payment history for accounts including cell phone, utility, streaming service, internet and more, directly to their Experian credit report. This helps build their credit history and can potentially increase their credit scores. Experian introduced United for Financial Health in 2020 to empower and protect vulnerable people and communities, enabling them to improve their financial wellbeing
through education and action. “Closing the wealth gap is key in racial equity efforts,” said Wil Lewis, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Experian. “By unlocking the power of Experian data, clients can better understand the financial challenges consumers from diverse backgrounds may face and help achieve their diversity, equity and inclusion goals. This can lead to creating solutions and education for all consumers, so they can achieve their life goals.” Experian begins rolling out Inclusion For ward™ to clients later this month. As part of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion for its employees and the communities in which it operates, Experian has been recognized for three consecutive years as a Great Place to Work, one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and a 2021 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. In addition, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation gave Experian North America a perfect score in its Corporate Equality Index for the third year in a row. About Experian Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with continued in next 2 columns
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Early voting opens for the 2021 California Recall Election State/Government/Business News Voting in the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election has started. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters today, Aug. 16, delivered ballots to the U.S. Postal Service for the county's 1.1 million active registered voters. The county's voters, however, do not have to wait for Election Day Tuesday, Sept. 14, or even wait to receive a ballot in the mail, to vote early. Voters can obtain and cast a ballot now at the Registrar of Voters office, 777 E. Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will also be open for voting on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, five additional early vote sites will open in Apple Valley, Joshua Tree, Ontario, San Bernardino, and Victorville. These sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 11 and on Monday, Sept. 13. An early vote site is just one of four ways to cast a ballot in San Bernardino County. Voters may also return their voted ballot by mail for free. The County has pre-paid the postage on the return envelope.
Ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Sept. 14 to be eligible to be counted. The Registrar of Voters also has more than 70 mail ballot drop-off locations throughout the county that will be open by tomorrow, Aug. 17, through 8 p.m. on Election Day. To find a location closest to them, voters may use the Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations tool on the Registrar of Voters website www.SBCountyElections.com. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, voters may also cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their neighborhood polling place or the Registrar of Voters office. Eligible adult citizens who have not previously voted may register to vote online or with a paper voter registration application until Monday, Aug. 30. Mail ballot deliveries will continue as additional voters register or update their address up until Tuesday, Sept. 7. After Aug. 30, new voters must conditionally register to vote in person at the Registrar of Voters office, an early vote site, or a polling place. They will then be able to cast a provisional ballot in the recall election. To assist San Bernardino County voters, County Voter continued on page 6
Assemblymember Mike Gipson and Sydney Kamlager partner with African American Voter Registration, Education and Participation Project (AAVREP) to Defeat Right Wing Recall Black Officials Unite to Increase Black Voter Turnout State/Government News LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2021) — In an unprecedented display of unity Black members of Congress lead by Karen Bass, local elected officials lead by Supervisor Holly Mitchell along with Councilman Mark RidleyThomas, and representatives of the California Legislative Black Caucus have organized themselves to oppose the September 14th Right Wing Recall. This dynamic group will focus specifically on ensuring Black voters turn out to vote, and vote ‘No’. For the first time in a generation, Black Los Angeles’ political leaders unanimously agree on how the Gubernatorial Recall will hurt Black people. “When I secured fifty million dollars for Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and tens of millions for CSU Dominguez Hills and MLK Hospital I knew some people would be envious. I never would have imagined they would try to overthrow democracy in California,” said Assemblyman Mike Gipson. “We’ve made so much progress in the last year toward a more
equitable California. That's why it was imperative all Black officials were clear in speaking with one voice about the dire implications of a Gubernatorial Recall,” said Senator Sydney Kamlager. The unprecedented effort is being coordinated with one of the state’s longest standing civic empowerment organizations, the African American Voter Registration, Education, and Participation Project (AAVREP). The campaign will focus on African American voters in Los Angeles County and beyond who need to be informed about this important election. “We a re not leav i ng any voter behind” said Assembly man Gipson. “We take nothing for granted. As ballots arrive, we want everyone to know to vote ‘NO,’ seal the ballot, and immediately return it in the mail. The postage is prepaid,” said Senator Kamlager. Black voters are the front line of democracy and just as they saved American democracy on 2020, the same task is in front of this community in California in 2021.
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LIFESTYLE/SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION
Q&A with Brenda Franklin-Corbett, Aretha's Cousin and Consultant for 'Respect' Movie... by Hermene D. Hartman
Brenda Franklin-Corbett and Jennifer Hudson
Brenda Franklin-Corbett is affectionately known around the world as "Cousin Brenda." She is the cousin of Aretha Franklin. Many recognize her as one of the background singers to "The Queen." She toured with Aretha for more than 50 years. So she knows a few things about Aretha Franklin. In the biopic "Respect", Jennifer Hudson was handpicked by Franklin before her death to play the Queen of Soul. Hudson felt the pressure to deliver and to honor the icon in this highly anticipated on-screen portrayal. The movie began in 1952 when Aretha was a 10-year-old prodigy, routinely aroused from sleep to sing for the Saturday night parties thrown
by her father, the powerful and prosperous Baptist preacher C.L. Franklin. Soon she is a teenager and on the road touring the South with her father and Martin Luther King Jr., and the rest is history. "Respect" revisits the expected triumphs and tragedies of Franklin's life captured exquisitely by Hudson's acting and singing abilities. Brenda Franklin-Corbett was the movie consultant for the movie, and N'DIGO chatted with her to learn more about the Queen of Soul and how Jennifer Hudson found Aretha's voice and possessed it. Who was the real Aretha Franklin?
Brenda Franklin-Corbett: Aretha was her very own person. She really did not like people telling her what to do. She did everything in a very classy way,
(Photo credit: Halle Berry at 55/ via Instagram)
Iconic beauty Halle Berry recently turned 55 on Aug. 14. Yes, Halle Berry is over 50, but you can’t tell by looking at her. You also can’t tell that she was diagnosed with diabetes at age 19 and it took her some time to control it. It seems that as she has gracefully aged, she has also matured, changed her diet, and learned to control her illness. Like many people living with diabetes, the superstar actress had to make some serious lifestyle changes for the good of her health. Ms. Berry has been entertaining us for over three decades. She made her big screen debut at 25 in Spike Lee’s controversial classic, Jungle Fever. But it was her role as Angela opposite Eddie Murphy in Boomerang that catapulted her into stardom and made her a household name. The Oscar-winning actress and mom has slowed her work
but sometimes it came to the point when she would unapologetically do what she wanted to do. Her ambition was to be herself and was very authentic. continued on page 7
“WHY?” By: Lou Yeboah
on the big screen, but we don’t care. She’s earned a break. The iconic role that kicked off her stardom happened in 1992 when she played “Angela” opposite Eddie Murphy in Boomerang. We all fell in love her then and, nearly 30 years later, we still do.; After Boomerang, we knew her talent was able to match her appearance. She showed her acting ability again in 1995 when she played Khaila Richards in Losing Isaiah. Remember this movie? She played Josie Potenza in 1996’s The Rich Man’s Wife. Some roles she may want to forget (us too). This may be one of the roles. “Nina” in Bulworth (1998). Her first foray into the “super” world was as “Storm” in X-Men (2000). She reprised her role in 2003 in X2: X-Men United. Between the two X-Men blockbusters, she ran off a string of hit films including Swordfish (2001), as a Bond girl in Die Another Day (2002), and her Oscar-winning performance in Monster’s Ball (2001). In 2004, she was back as another comic book star when she played Catwoman. Halle managed to play Storm two more times in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). We’re guessing she liked playing that role. It’s 2020, and with over 6.5 million Instagram followers, Ms. Berry is showing no signs of slowing down! We’re looking forward to the next chapter!
angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse, and every living thing died that was in the sea. The third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood. And I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, ‘Just are you, O Holy One, who is and who was, for you brought these judgments. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. It is what they deserve!’ And I heard the altar saying, ‘Yes, Lord God the Almighty, true and just are your judgments!’ The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory. The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed their tongues in anguish and cursed the God of heaven for their pain and sores. They did not repent of their deeds. The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, to prepare the way for the kings from the east. And I saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. For they are demonic spirits, performing
signs, who go abroad to the kings of the entire world, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. [‘Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!’] And they assembled them at the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, ‘It is done!’ And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man was on the earth, so great was that earthquake. The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nation’s fell, and God remembered Babylon the great, to make her drain the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. And every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found. And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.” [Revelation 16]. I tell you, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” [2 Chronicles 7:13-14].
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“WHY?”...continued
Lou Yeboah Why do you make me do this? I’ve told you many times, to repent, but you haven’t listened, so because of your hard and impenitent heart, know that you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day when My righteous judgment will be revealed. [Romans 2:5]. In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know Me and on those who do not obey the gospel. I tell you, you will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from My presence and from the glory of My might. [2 Thessalonians 1:7-9]. Why? Why do you make me do this? Adam disobeyed Me and suffered the consequences. Saul, disobedience in not following My instructions had severe consequences. Many fell dead, all the Israelites were forced to flee, and Saul’s army along with his sons were killed. [1 Samuel 31]. At the flood – [Genesis 6-8]. Wrath built up and was restrained until the day came when it burst forth in fury. Sodom and Gomorrah – [Genesis 19] – My wrath slowly built against those people until it burst forth in divine judgment. At the Red Sea – [Exodus 14] - Pharaoh and his people had been dealt with by Me through
plagues, however, because of their continued rebelliousness, the dam burst, and the entire Egyptian army drowned in the sea. Even then I restrained My anger. Why? Why do you make me do this? Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? No! declares the Sovereign Lord. REPENT! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. [Ezekiel 18:21,30]. If you don’t, rest assure ‘I will punish you as your deeds deserve.” [Jeremiah 21:14]. I the Lord has spoken, and My words shall not return void. I want you to know that the greatest peril facing each person is the righteous wrath of God against guilty sinners, leading to everlasting suffering. For the Bible is clear that without repentance the ultimate consequence of sin is separation from God! This concept may be mocked today, but it doesn't negate its truth! God’s desire is for people to learn the lessons of the past to avoid the judgment of the future. My prayer for you is that having learned something about the end of the world that you would then order your life accordingly. “Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, ‘Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.’ So, the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The second continued in next 2 columns
For the Love of Neighbor Get Vaccinated, Wear a Mask Michael Schuenemeyer
The organizers of the U.S. Conference on HIV and AIDS (USCHA) just announced that due to the surge in the Covid pandemic, this year’s conference will be virtual. Their decision was based on two reports, one from Provincetown, MA revealing that vaccinated people can transmit the Delta variant as easily as those who are not vaccinated and the other, a study of people living with HIV found that people over 65 have a high risk of death from Covid. Putting the health of the community as their primary concern, they sacrificed the in-person meeting and decided to go virtual. Making sacrifices for the sake of others is a highly touted character value in our culture. We offer citations, establish holidays, erect monuments, and curate museums to honor our citizens, veterans, public servants, firstline responders, and others who have taken great risks, many of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of others. So it is not too great an ask—when the lives of our neighbors are at stake in midst of this still-raging pandemic—to do what may seem inconvenient, uncomfortable, or even risky, to make whatever personal sacrifice may be called for to get vaccinated and wear a mask. The life you save may be your own, but just as important, it may well be another life as well. The science is clear: the way out of this pandemic is to get vaccinated and wear a mask. I recognize there is a very small number of people who, due to their own health circumstances are not able to take a vaccine. There is also a very small number who, for similar reasons, cannot
wear a mask. But for the rest of us, for the love of neighbor: let us put the health of others as our primary concern, get vaccinated, and don our masks. Some have expressed that vaccinations and masks are a violation of their freedoms, but with freedom comes responsibility. Christianity, as well as other faith traditions, calls on its followers to act for the sake of their neighbor. Jesus commanded to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39), saying that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:13). So, while one may be free not to mask or not to get vaccinated, it is an irresponsible use of that freedom not to take these actions when the lives of others hang in the balance. Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, during his speech in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo, remarked how the Olympics brought the world together for the first time since the pandemic began. In all the complexities of the hundreds of events, with the pandemic surging in Tokyo, those who participated in the games found enough solidarity to follow health protocols, including masking and vaccinations. Not only were we inspired by an incredible display of athletic abilities, but we were also inspired by their spirit of determination, cooperation, and hope. “This gives us hope,” Bach declared. “This gives us faith in the future.” Our hope and faith in a future beyond this pandemic lies in a determined, albeit inconvenient solidarity. If for no other reason than our love of neighbor, get vaccinated and wear a mask.
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007678 Date Filed: 07/28/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/28/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TONNAGE LOGISTICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 447 1/2 N. 12TH AVE. UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: ISRAEL J. ENRIQUEZ 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: 447 1/2 N. 12TH AVE. UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 11, 2021 Israel J. Enriquez, 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 August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007650 Date Filed: 07/27/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/27/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DAHRLING PHOTOGRAPHY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8202 ARGOS RD. APT. A TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 Name of Individual Registrant: TRACY L. DAHR 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: 8202 ARGOS RD. APT. A TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 18, 2021 Tracy L. Dahr, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCO RDA NCE 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 August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008340 Date Filed: 08/12/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/12/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MAK MOTORS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2130 N. ARROWHEAD AVE. 108 C9 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: MAZHAR AMAN 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: 2130 N. ARROWHEAD AVE. 108 C9 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 03, 2021 Mazhar Aman, 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 August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008077 Date Filed: 08/05/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/05/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SUPERMOUNT CONSULTING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3783 WHITE ASH ROAD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: 3783 WHITE ASH ROAD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: AHMAD CHAUDHRY 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: 3783 WHITE ASH ROAD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 29, 2021 Ahmad Chauhdry, 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 August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007655 Date Filed: 07/27/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/27/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DOUBLE EAGLE TRANSPORTATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12135 SCARBROUGH CT. HESPERIA, CA 92344 Mailing Address: 15333 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., GATEWAY II, SUITE 800 HOUSTON, TX 77032 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (WESTERN) INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C1268918 Residence Street Address:15333 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD., SUITE 800 GATEWAY II, HOUSTON, TX 77032 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 12, 2021 Scott Calver, CFO, 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 August 5, 12, 19, 26 , 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008304 Date Filed: 08/11/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/11/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PRISTINE PREPPING & CLEANING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10933 ADMIRALS BAY ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: CASSIDEE J. WICKES 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: 10933 ADMIRALS BAY ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 26, 2021 Cassidee J. Wickes, 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 August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007906 Date Filed: 08/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGH CLOUD VAPE AND SMOKE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 Mailing Address: 10449 VIA APOLINA MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FLY HIGH 14TH LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120810495 Residence Street Address: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Massab Abbas, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006959 Date Filed: 07/06/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/06/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROSARIA MARATIA INTERIOR DESIGNS County of Principal Place of Business: RIVERSIDE Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3410 GRAND VISTA PARKWAY UNIT 239 RIVERSIDE, CA 92503 Name of Individual Registrant: ROSARIA M. ALVAREZ 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: 3410 GRAND VISTA PARKWAY UNIT 239 RIVERSIDE, CA 92503 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 27, 2021 Rosaria M. Alvarez, 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 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007544 Date Filed: 07/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): A-1 TIRES AND AUTO REPAIR County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 117 E. 5TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 148 E. BASELINE ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: MICHAEL MCFADDIN 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: 148 E. BASELINE ST. 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: Not Applicable Michael McFaddin, 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 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007559 Date Filed: 07/23/2021 Filing Expires On:07/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MAJESTIC RED PAWS County of Principal Place of Business: LOS ANGELES Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2417 WARWICK RD. ALHAMBRA, CA 91803 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: E & M CAPITAL LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:202119411237 Residence Street Address: 2417 WARWICK RD. ALHAMBRA, CA 91803 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Edwin Amaya, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 29, August 5, 12, 19 , 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007276 Date Filed: 07/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 07/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BLAZERS SMOKE SHOP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1336 E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HANTASH GROUP State of Inc./Org./Reg.: California Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Inc. Residence Street Address: 19689 CHICORY CT. APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Eyad Abuhantash, 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 August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210007902 Date Filed: 08/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. I.E. YOUTH ADVOCATES 2. I.E.Y.A. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 29531 SOUTHLAND LANE HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Mailing Address: PO BOX 1512 HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: REVOLUTION YOUTH ADVOCATES State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3434849 Residence Street Address: 29531 SOUTHLAND LANE HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Gregg Breed, CFO, 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 August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Date: June 28, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2120844 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHRISTINA GILKEY and JOHN GILKEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. LUCAS ORION GILKEY Proposed name: to: LUKA ORION GILKEY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Sept 20, 2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 8303 Haven Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Rancho Cucamonga District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393
Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
Date: Aug 05, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2118447 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: STEPHEN JING SHEA and YAN FENG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. YI XIE Proposed name: to: AUSTIN YI SHEA b. YU XIE to OLIVER YU SHEA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/09/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2120183 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ROBIN LEE HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. ROBIN LEE HERNANDEZ Proposed name: to: ROBYN LEE HERNANDEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Sept 09, 2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: July 27, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
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PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LISA JOELLE SULLIVAN CASE NO : PROSB 2100264 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LISA JOELLE
SULLIVAN
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JESSICA JOELLE ZAPATA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: CHARLES N. SULLIVAN II 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Family Law And 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. Petitioner: Jessica Joelle Zapata 7161 East Ave. #85 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)758-1705 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAELEEN L. BURTON CASE NO : PROSB 2100380
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MICHAELEEN
L. BURTON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DONALD BURTON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: DONALD BURTON 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: 9/22/21 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 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: William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 12, 19, 26, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEFFREY T. MACEY CASE NO : PROSB 2100252
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JEFFREY
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A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEPHEN S. MACEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: STEPHEN S. MACEY 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: Aug 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35P SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central/Main 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: GUAY P. WILSON 14 N. EIGHTH STREET REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909)793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 5, 12, 19, 2021.
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in El Dorado County Due to Caldor Fire SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for El Dorado County due to the Caldor Fire, which has burned 6,500 acres, threatening homes and power lines and causing the evacuation of thousands of residents. The Governor earlier today announced that California has secured two Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the state’s response to the Monument Fire burning in Trinity County and the Dixie Fire in Lassen County. This follows recent FMAGs for the Dixie Fire response in Butte and Plumas counties and the response to the River Fire and Lava Fire. Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in counties impacted by the McFarland and Monument fires, Antelope and River fires, Dixie, Fly and Tamarack fires and the Lava Fire and Beckwourth Complex. Governor Newsom Statement on Extended Federal Support for Local Governments Par t icipat i ng i n Proje c t Room key SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement commending the Biden Administration’s announcement that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will continue to fully reimburse state and local governments for Project Roomkey costs through December 31, 2021. The nation-leading program has sheltered more than 42,000 people experiencing homelessness since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “Project Roomkey saves lives. California provided safe shelter to more than 42,000 homeless people during the COVID pandemic,” said Governor Newsom. “President Biden and Administrator Criswell recognize how critical this program is, and I am deeply appreciative of their leadership and partnership. Now, with 100 percent reimbursement from the federal government, California can continue our efforts to protect people experiencing homelessness and reduce the spread of COVID and its variants.”
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California Schools Embracing New Innovations to Protect Students and Staff from COVID Steve Burke Editor-in-Chief
WA S H I N G T O N , D C (Pinkston News Service)- In the spring of 2020, school leaders wrestled with how to keep students learning effectively while sheltering at home. Now with students returning to the classroom, the mission has changed: keep them safe. School districts across the country, backed by state and federal money, are investing millions of dollars to bring new procedures, equipment and technology to their buildings. K-12 education in California alone received $15.3 billion in federal aid under the American Rescue Plan, $13.7 billion of which has gone straight to school districts for
use on pandemic-related education and school reopening expenses. T h e s ol u t io n s b e i n g employed range from old to new, from high-tech to basic. Ma ny schools have invested funds toward HVAC improvements, i ncludi ng updating older ventilation systems without adequate air circulation and ventilation, which experts say is critical to keeping indoor spaces safe 一 especially given that the primary mode of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is th rough microscopic, lingering airborne particles. At the start of the pandemic, the Government Accountability Office estimated that one-
3 Things to Consider About COVID and Back to School County/Health News
Anxiety, fear, and worry are just a few of the emotions that parents and caregivers may be grappling with right now. As many school districts are preparing for the return of the school year, and some have already returned, many of us are pondering what exactly will the 2021-2022 academic school year look like, especially in the midst of a worldwide pandemic? The answer is that the response for your child will vary because the governance of school districts is localized. Most school districts are governed by school boards. The boards are comprised of elected officials who engage in shared governance in determining the overall operations of a district. Working in tandem with the district’s superintendent, they make decisions that directly impact your child’s education. Understandably, the nuances of a school district’s decisionmaking process can be quite a bit of information for parents to digest. So, what’s a parent to do? Stay Informed Local school boards often rely upon the information provided to them at the local, state and federal levels. Because of this, there is no uniform approach to how school districts are handling the COVID crisis. In many areas, the local
department of health monitors local COVID cases. Using different metrics such as positivity rates over a period of time, death rates, and/or case spikes, local health officials are often able to hone in on transmission rates at a granular level, including by zip code. By staying informed about school board meetings—many of which are virtual—and staying abreast of pubic briefings and press conferences, you will know, in a timely manner, what decisions are being made by your district. Some districts like New York City have opted for in-person instruction; others have opted for blended learning or a hybrid approach that combines e-learning with some in-person instruction and others have decided that all instruction until further notice will be online. The only way to be absolutely sure in what direction your district is going is to be actively involved. Focus on Data The nature of the pandemic and how organizations like the CDC and the NIH are responding to it, changes almost daily. For example, it was confirmed that young children are more susceptible to the virus than was continued in last 2 columns
third of schools nationwide needed HVAC system updates. While renovating or replacing HVAC systems to ensure adequate air flow is a strong start, some companies are offering schools the option to go further. Citadel Sciences (citadelsciences.com), a Virginiabased health technology consultant, connects schools with next-generation air purifying ionizers which eliminate airborne pathogens while cutting school's energy consumption. They also offer technology that monitors the air quality of indoor environments in real time to ensure that HVAC systems are properly working to reduce the
risk of airborne transmission, or to warn occupants if there is a threat. “Schools need a paradigm shift to return to the classroom,” said Citadel Sciences Chairman Jim Traficant. “The key is indoor air quality. Schools can now implement layers of air scrubbing protection to mitigate transmission risk while we’re together, lower energy costs and use sensors to see indoor air quality on phones and computer displays — and schools can access these air-cleaning layers for free with federal ESSER funds.” Other providers are helping schools launch procedures to protect students beyond the standard physical precautions of masking and social distancing. AM LLC (amllc.co) offers local public health officials and school administrators the logistics and operational expertise they need to manage extra vaccine distribution, regular testing programs and robust contact tracing. "Most local leaders know what they need to do to protect students, but in many cases don't have the operational support to make it happen," said AM LLC Chief Government Affairs Officer Steven Crim. "We strive to bridge the gap between the paper guidelines and functional protection."
3 Things to Consider About COVID and Back to School... continued originally reported. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that there has been a 90 percent increase in COVID-19 cases among children over the last 4 weeks. As information changes, you need to be prepared. Honing in on what’s going on both locally and nationally will allow you to make a decision that is best for your child, especially if you live in a district where parents are allowed to make a choice about the type of learning platform that will be used. As you are making a decision about what is best for your child, ask questions about sanitization, PPE for students, teachers and staff and contingency plans if someone in the district tests positive. Know Your Rights The reality is that none of us could have foreseen or truly prepared for COVID-19. As it relates to the new school year, some families will have access to academic pods, tutors and/or nannies to assist with whatever educational system is in place. Others may find that e-learning or hybrid learning can create a
hardship, especially if remote work is not an option for a parent. Others may find that either due to their underlining health conditions or those of a child, sending a child ‘back’ to school is simply not a viable option. Per the US Department of labor, “…caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) for reasons related to COVID-19” qualifies one for paid sick time. Make sure that you check first with your HR representative to ensure that you are eligible. Although there are many uncertainties sur rounding COVID-19 and the academic school year, parents should rest assured that they are not alone and that they are empowered. Your child’s well-being is a priority and by learning as much as you can about COVID-19, you are impacting your community. You too can make an informed decision about the 2021-2022 school year. August 13, 2021 by Dr. Tyra Seldon
As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue to Rise, California Directs Hospitals Statewide to Accept Patient Transfers to Support Health Care Delivery System County/Health News
SACRAMENTO – In response to increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients due to the highly contagious Delta variant, and to support the state’s health care delivery system, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a new public health order requiring hospitals statewide to accept
transfer patients from facilities with limited ICU capacity when clinically appropriate. The order will take effect August 18, 2021 “We are continuing to see an increase in cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant of COVID-19 and are taking action to ensure the state’s continued in next 2 columns
As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue to Rise, California Directs Hospitals Statewide to Accept Patient Transfers to Support Health Care Delivery System... continued health care delivery system is prepared and can respond should the situation worsen,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer. “Today’s action will make sure all patients in California continue to receive appropriate care.” Today, California reported 7,166 COVID-19 hospitalizations and will likely surpass 7,200 hospitalizations in the days ahead, which was the highest number experienced during last year’s summer surge of cases. However, the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are still far below the overall peak of nearly 22,000 experienced during the January 2021 surge. The state has learned from previous surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations that preparing early through statewide coordination is the best course of action. While the state works to further increase the number of eligible Californians vaccinated, we must take steps to protect the unvaccinated who are more at risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Today’s action will ensure the state’s health care delivery system is prepared and can respond appropriately.
Governor Newsom today issued an Executive Order that extends the state’s ability to waive licensing and certification requirements for out-of-state medical personnel supporting the state’s COVID-19 response through the end of the year. The order also grants regulatory flexibility to respond to the ongoing pandemic. California has administered more vaccines than any other state with more than 45 million doses administered and over 78 percent of those eligible having received at least one dose. However, the state is seeing increasing numbers of individuals – overwhelmingly unvaccinated – contracting COVID-19 and being admitted to the hospital and ICU. California remains committed to increasing vaccination rates and urges businesses and local communities to encourage both vaccination and vaccine verification. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free and available to all Californians age 12 and up. Go to myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 4224255 to schedule an appointment or go to myturn.ca.gov/clinic to find a walk-in clinic in your county. www.cdph.ca.gov
Early voting opens for the 2021 California Recall Election...continued from page 3 Information Guides began mailing on Saturday, Aug. 7. The guides include a sample ballot, voting instructions, early voting sites, and other important information about this election. The Secretary of State is mailing a separate State Voter Information Guide that contains qualification statements from the candidates seeking to replace Gov. Newsom should voters recall him in this election.
Voters can also access both guides by visiting the Registrar of Voters website, www. SBCountyElections.com, and clicking on the Elections menu tab. Voters can find their assigned neighborhood polling place on the back cover of their County Voter Information Guide, by using the My Elections Gateway application on the Registrar of Voters website, or by calling (909) 387-8300.
Black Cop Sues Syracuse PD Over 'Jim Crow Culture' Towards Black Officers Brandan Hanks is seeking $33 million in damages from the Syracuse Police Department. By Terrell Jermaine Starr
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A 28-year-old Black police officer in Syracuse has filed a federal lawsuit against his department for what he claims is “blatant and extreme racism.” Officer Brandon Hanks and his lawyer further describe the department’s attitude towards Black officers as “Jim Crow cult ure.” Hanks was up to join the department’s gang violence task force this year but was denied because, according to the lawsuit filed in the Northern District of New York, he was a “gang member” and “narcotics trafficker” who has “known associations with gang members and convicted criminals.” Hanks is seeking $33 million in damages,
according to the Washington Post. Born and raised in Syracuse, Hanks joined the police force to effect change in how Black people are treated by law enforcement. Hanks, who played DIII basketball at State University of New York at Morrisville, plays basketball with young people and gives a new pair of sneakers to whoever beats him; if he wins, the loser has to do 20 push-ups. A 2019 video of him playing basketball with a kid went viral, earning him a little stardom in the town. Rajon Rondo gave Hanks 25 pairs of sneakers to support his efforts. None of this seemed to matter when he was up for the coveted gig in the gang violence task force. continued on page 8
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Haiti: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits; 1,297+ Dead By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor
Newly appointed Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry said there is “extensive damage” and has declared a state of emergency through the end of the month. (Photo shows devastation following the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The nation was still in the throes of recovery when last week’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck. /iStockphoto / NNPA) A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck the western side of the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Haiti is still recovering from a 2010 catastrophic earthquake which killed 250,000 and left more than 3 million people impacted by the fallout. Seismologists said the epicenter of the quake was 78 miles west of the capital of Portau-Prince (Saint-Louis du Sud) and the effects were felt as far away as 200 miles in Jamaica. Multiple news outlets are reporting more than 1200 people are dead and some like the BBC are expecting that number to climb as search and recovery efforts continue. Check out a report by CBSN News correspondent
Vladimir Duthiers, who is Haitian-American, and has reported extensively from Haiti: A little more than one month ago, Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home, leaving the country reeling. On July 20, 2021, Ariel Henry was appointed prime minister of Haiti. Henry said there is “extensive damage” and has declared a state of emergency through the end of the month. Elections for the new president will be held next month. This story is developing. Follow The Burton Wire on Twitter @ TheBurtonWire for updates. This news brief was written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., founder & editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire. Follow Nsenga on Twitter @Ntellectual.
Public Comment Period Opens For Controversial Mining Project On California Desert Tribal Lands The general public is encouraged to submit comments on the proposed project before August 30th World/Local News BISHOP, CA — Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced the opening of the public comment period for the proposed mining project at Conglomerate Mesa, located on traditional homelands of the Paiute-Shoshone and Timbisha Shoshone and about one mile from California’s Death Valley National Park. K2 Gold’s proposal will impact at least 12 acres of Conglomerate Mesa. The company proposes to drill 1,000 feet down at seven locations to collect samples for gold analysis and to develop nearly three miles of new roads. Mining and drilling in the region would permanently destroy cultural resources and traditional cultural use sites, as well as threaten water supplies, wildlife and plants, and recreation. The public comment period will last 30 days and the general public is encouraged to submit comments on the controversial project before the August 30th deadline. Comments can be submitted via the Bureau of Land Management’s website (click “participate now”). Following this initial scoping period, the Bureau of Land Management will review public comments and issue a draft Environmental Assessment. The general public will also be able to submit comments on this draft EA in the later summer. “Conglomerate Mesa is a sacred landscape to the Indigenous people of this area. We have protected and cared for these lands since the dawn of time," said Kathy Bancroft, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone. “Not only is this landscape
a place of traditional pinyon nut gatherings, but it is also a transition zone between the Timbisha Shoshone and Paiute Shoshone traditional homelands. We have an obligation to protect the homelands we have and stand in opposition to this project every step of the way. We hope the people will stand with us and make public comments. Now is the time to make your voice heard.” Conglomerate Mesa is used by tribes native to Payahuunadü/ Owens Valley and Death Valley/ Timbisha. The drill sites at Conglomerate Mesa are located among pinyon nut gathering sites, hunting grounds, mule deer migration routes, potential burial sites, and numerous individual artifacts. K2 Gold and Mojave Precious Metals, a Canadian company leading the exploratory drilling project, is also threatening rare desert plants and the region’s scenic beauty. Rare species include the Inyo rock daisy, and the Badger Flat threadplant - a species new to science. Mature and juvenile Joshua trees, currently a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act, occur along K2 Gold’s proposed road at Conglomerate Mesa and would likely be impacted by road construction. The Inyo rock daisy is local to the Inyo Mountains and found nowhere else in the world and the core of its distribution is centered on Conglomerate Mesa. Phase 1 of K2 Gold’s exploration is complete. continued in next 2 columns
Public Comment Period Opens For Controversial Mining Project On California Desert Tribal Lands...continued Following exploration, K2 Gold aims to sell the rights to another company to develop an industrial-scale, cyanide heap leach gold mine in Conglomerate Mesa. Cyanide heap leach mining uses cyanide to extract gold from the earth and poses significant hazards to local residents, plants and animals. Further, cyanide leach mining is very water intensive and uses hundreds of millions of gallons of water. K2 Gold recently admitted it does not know where water supplies for this project will come from. Advocates assert that there is not enough water available in the area for an industrial mine. “Allowing a large mining project to proceed here at Conglomerate Mesa will devastate the natural environment, threaten endangered desert species, harm wildlife and their migration corridors and further stress scarce water supplies in Inyo County,” said Wendy Schneider, Executive Director, Friends of the Inyo. “The region’s cultural significance, beauty, and unique plants and wildlife are beloved by local communities and it's our collective responsibility to make sure all of it remains intact for future generations.” California Senator Dianne Feinstein has expressed opposition to the project. Tribal leaders, local officials, conservation groups, business owners, and local residents also oppose mining and drilling in the region. “Lone Pine’s public lands attract visitors from all around the county and the world, and that helps sustain our local economies,” said Michael Prather, a 40-year resident of Lone Pine and retired teacher. “At the same time, many boom and bust mining ventures throughout history brought little economic security in the long run as seen at Darwin, Keeler, Cerro Gordo and Panamint City. The landscape-scale destruction of open pit mining at Conglomerate
Mesa is a direct threat to communities and economies throughout the greater Death Valley National Park area and is strongly opposed by many of us here in Inyo County." “The unparalleled uniqueness of Conglomerate Mesa makes it a stronghold for western Joshua trees as climate change advances,”said Ileene Anderson, senior scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity. “Protecting Conglomerate Mesa will stem the current extinction crisis for Joshua trees and other plants and animals that call the Mesa home - it’s no place for a gold mine.” Conglomerate Mesa comprises approximately 22,500 acres of public lands that are designated as California Desert National Conservation Lands and an Area of Critical Environmental Concern for their cultural signif icance, biodiversity, and recreation opportunities. Threatened Joshua trees, Inyo rock daisies and a number of other sensitive plant species call the Mesa home. Visitors enjoy hiking, striking valley views, camping, backpacking, hunting, photography, stargazing and more. To submit a comment on the proposed project, please visit here https://eplanning.blm.gov/ eplanning-ui/project/2013863/615 and click “participate now.” Background on the Conglomerate Mesa Coalition The Conglomerate Mesa Coalition comprises a diverse group of organizations, tribal nations, and local businesses that support the immediate protection of Conglomerate Mesa for the land’s cultural, historical, conservation, and recreation values from extractive industries like mining. These entities also oppose all mining activities by K2 Gold on Conglomerate Mesa. For more information about the Conglomerate Mesa Coalition, click he re: h t t p: // protectconglomeratemesa.com/ supporters/
Will San Bernardino Fund Peace: Community-Based Violence Reduction Strategies World/Local News Media Advisor y: San Bernardino has longstanding problems with poverty and serious violence. Gun violence has been a serious problem in San Bernardino for more than 30 years. During this period, San Bernardino has averaged 44 homicides a year. Since 1980, the homicide rate in San Bernardino has been three to six times higher than state and national rates. There have been more than 1,500 injury shootings in San Bernardino over the past six years, including both homicide and nonfatal injury shootings. That amounts to a serious shooting in San Bernardino every other day. In the neighborhoods that experience disproportionately high violence, serious shootings are a daily occurrence. The social and economic costs stemming from these shootings are substantial: Direct costs, for investigations, prosecutions, medical care, lost wages, and public assistance, amount to $284 million, conservatively estimated; indirect costs to the local economy are also dramatic; and the city and
its residents face this problem with a very lean municipal budget and an unusually high poverty rate. For over four decades, the City's homicide rate has averaged almost 45 homicides per year, 2-4 times that of state and national rates. Since 2012, San Bernardino has had the lowest median income of any City in the state of over 50,000. Central to the issue of community need and service gaps is the fact that despite the seriousness of the problem of violence in San Bernardino, there is no adequately funded violence reduction strategy in City and County of San Bernardino. Since the start of the pandemic, the US has suffered a record spike in gun sales, homicides, shootings, and related traumas. The toll of this violence has fallen most heavily on the same communities most impacted by the pandemic and its economic harms. To truly heal and rebuild, state and local officials can and should dedicate a portion of their American continued in next 2 columns
Will San Bernardino Fund Peace: Community-Based Violence Reduction Strategies...continued Rescue Plan funds to respond to the ongoing gun violence emergency and build safer, healthier communities for all. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief bill signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. The bill makes multiple investments in state and local infrastructure, schools, and public health efforts, but Section 9901 of this bill also directs hundreds of billions of dollars in more flexible federal aid and relief directly to states, cities, and counties. The City of San Bernardino is scheduled to receive $74 million dollars and the County is in line to receive $400 Million from the American Rescue Plan Act and we are asking the City & County of San Bernardino to fund community and evidencebased strategies in the amount of $4 million annually. State and local governments will start receiving these American Rescue Plan funds by mid-May and can spend these funds for eligible purposes through the end of 2024. Specifically, according to the Federal Register, the Department of the Treasury interim final rule states recipients may use payments from the Fiscal Recovery Funds to facilitate access to resources that improve health outcomes, including services that connect residents with
health care resources and public assistance programs and build healthier environments, such as: · Funding community health workers to help community members’ access health services and services to address the social determinants of health; · Funding public benefits navigators to assist community members with navigating and applying for available Federal, State, and local public benefits or services; · Housing services to support healthy living environments and neighborhoods conducive to mental and physical wellness; · Remediation of lead paint or other lead hazards to reduce risk of elevated blood lead levels among children; and · Evidence-based community violence intervention programs to prevent violence and mitigate the increase in violence during the pandemic. · https://www.govinfo. gov/content /pkg / FR-202105 -17/p d f /2021-10283.p d f Learning O t h e r Cit ie s’
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The City of San Bernardino annual general fund investment in the Violence Intervention Program is $135,000 and has leveraged state dollars and local funding matches to support highly
Q&A with Brenda Franklin-Corbett, Aretha's Cousin and Consultant for 'Respect' Movie... continued from page 4 What were some of her favorite things to do? Shopping, cooking and watching other celebrities. Aretha was an everyday person. She went to the grocery store alone and loved Walmart. My cousin would get her basket and fill it to the brim with all sorts of items. It gave her a sense of freedom to be herself as a woman who liked to go shopping. Often she would let me pick out things, and she would buy them. She was special. She was extraordinary. What’s your favorite memory of Aretha? She was living in California, and she asked me to stay with her for a year. I was helping her with her sons. Aretha and I had a lot of fun, and I often went to the studio with her. We spent a lot of time in Beverly Hills and shopped on Rodeo Drive. She had a beautiful home in the Valley. What did you think of the movie, “RESPECT?” I was thrilled the movie was fantastic. Jennifer Hudson who played Aretha, did a fabulous job as she portrayed the real Aretha Franklin. 2021 Sundays on State N Digo Digital Ad Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Aretha chose Jennifer Hudson to play her. What did she see in Jennifer? She saw a lot of herself in Jennifer. I think she saw parts of herself in her particularly growing up and singing in the church. On the big screen, you can see Aretha in Jennifer. She spent time with Jennifer and made sure Jennifer captured her energy. What’s your favorite Aretha
song? "Ain’t No Way." I loved them all, but "Ain’t No Way“ and “Natural Woman" are my favorites. They just stood out. What was Aretha’s favorite song on Aretha? “RESPECT“ and “AMAZING GRACE.” She loved “Amazing Grace.” You sang with Aretha for 50 years on and off, what was that experience like? Sometimes she would get mad at me and not take me on the road. We were like sisters more than cousins. I always went with her when she called. Was Aretha involved with the Civil Rights Movement? Her dad C.L. Franklin was involved with civil rights. He participated in a march with King in Detroit that proceeded the March on Washington. Because of his interest, it influenced her. She was often on the road with King advocating civil rights. It gave her a platform beyond being just a singer. She was also a philanthropist. If she saw a person in distress on TV, she would find that person and give them a donation. She didn’t broadcast her efforts. She was a silent contributor, particularly at Christmas and other holidays. She would feed people in masses. Her giving ranged from soap and toothpaste to dinner. She didn’t broadcast it. She helped tremendously in Flint, Michigan, when she found out about the people drinking brown water. She was very disturbed about that. Again, she was a silent giver and would call anonymously, never as Aretha. She kept it undercover.
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Where Did All the White People Go? Ranking the Blackest and Whitest Places in America, According to the New Census Data We looked at the new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank the Blackest and whitest places in America. By Michael Harriot
Where Did All the White People Go? Ranking the Blackest and Whitest Places in America, According to the New Census Data declined by 8.6 percent since the 2010 census, with Connecticut leading the way. However, don’t sell all your stock in Panera Bread just yet. There are still more than enough of D’Wights to go around. The states with the largest percent age of decrea se in white residents are: Connecticut: The state lost 10.5 percent of its white population...or maybe someone called the cops on them while they were sleeping. Illinois: When asked about the state’s 14.3 percent decline in Caucasians, white people replied: “But what about Chicago?” California: Cali’s white population declined by 8.3 percent. I blame Joe Rogan. Mar yland: Mar yland lost 7.7 percent of its white population, ending any hope for another season of The Wire. New Jersey: The Census Bureau did not state whether New Jersey’s 15.2 percent decline had anything to do with Chris Christie not letting white people across the bridge. West Virginia: Wait...is that why Joe Manchin trying to preserve the filibuster? Alaska: Sarah Palin stopped having kids and Alaska’s whites declined by 7.4 percent. Thankfully, they can see Russia from their window. New Mexico: New Mexico’s white population decreased by 7.3 percent. However, according to the researchers in the Walter White School of Chemistry, they still have the best meth. Oklahoma: After losing 6.3 percent of their residents, they are preparing another race massacre. New York: According to every episode of Friends and Seinfeld, New York had more than enough white people to lose 6.2 percent.
Where’d the Black People Go? Here are the states that experienced a decline in their Black population since 2010: District of Columbia: Don’t worry. Most of the 6.3 percent of Black people who left D.C. moved to Silver Springs. Alaska: One Black person left Alaska and their population declined by 5.5 percent. A polar bear probably ate him. Illinois: a 3.3 percent decline. Damn you Blackon-Black violence! California: I heard the last Black man in San Francisco couldn’t afford rent, which is why the population declined by 2.1 percent. Michigan: Michigan lost 1.8 percent of its Black residents because they were tired of listening to Eminem songs. Mississippi: The 1.3 percent of Black people who left Mississippi did the right thing. New York: The .9 percent decline in New York’s population can be solely attributed to Jadak iss k illing Dipset. South Carolina: The .9 percent decline can be solely attributed to Michael Harriot leaving. Other Facts You Should Know A m e r i c a’s Hispanic population is 18 percent. Non-Hispanic whites are the minority in California, Ne w Me x ic o, H aw a i i , Maryland, Nevada and Texas. There are 17 states where African Americans are not the first, second or third largest race or ethnic group (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Vermont, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).
Deadline To Submit Legals and Press Releases Is Mondays By 5pm Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its first trove of demographic data from the 2020 census, leading many to divest in cryptocurrency and put all of their money in the rapidly emerging washcloth market. But where are the white people going? What will the rising majority look like? And who will make all the soap if America is getting less white? While many outlets focused on the news that, for the first time in a half-century, the country’s white population declined, we decided to take a look at some of the other facts that show the country evolving into the multiracial nation feared by Republicans. Flor id ia ns, Does Ron DeSantis Want to Kill You or Does He Just Want You to Die? 4 Florida Teachers Die From COV I D -19 in 24 Hours and the Stupid-Ass Governor Is Still Banning Mask Mandates in Schools T h e Bl a c ke s t St a t e s Source: US Census Bureau S o u r c e: U S C e n s u s BureauGraphic: The Root Naomi Osaka to Donate Tennis Winnings to Haiti
Earthquake Relief Efforts While D.C. is still Chocolate City, Mississippi still ranks No. 1 as the state with the highest percentage of African American residents. Georgia and Louisiana are the only other states whose population is more than one-third Black, while Montana (.5 percent), Idaho, (.9 percent) and Wyoming (.9 percent) are the only three states that are less than one percent Black. Where the White Things Are Maine continues its reign as the whitest state, with a white population of 92 percent. The 10 states with the highest percentage of non-Hispanic white residents are: Maine: 92% Vermont 91.3% New Hampshire 91.1% West Virginia 90.9% Wyoming 90.7.% Idaho 90.7% Utah 88.7% Iowa 88.7% Montana 86.7% Nebraska 86% Where Did All the White People Go? As we previously noted, America’s white population has continued in next 2 columns
Will San Bernardino Fund Peace: Community-Based Violence Reduction Strategies...continued from page 7 effective violence reduction initiatives utilized in Los Angeles, Oakland, Richmond, Stockton and Sacramento. For instance: · Los Angeles $25 Million Annual Investment: The Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD), which is part of a coordinated, citywide strategy to address serious violence. Los Angeles has seen a more than 34% reduction in homicides and a more than 44% reduction in nonfatal shootings since launching GRYD in 2007. [i] A 2015 report by the Urban Institute found that recipients of GRYD violence prevention services reported significant reductions in violent behaviors,[ii] and a March 2017 assessment by researchers at Cal State University, Los Angeles found that GRYD incident response teams—just one of many GRYD programs—had prevented an estimated 185 gang retaliations
citywide from 2014-15, resulting in estimated savings of $110.2 million over two years.[iii] In 2018, Los Angeles had its secondlowest number of homicides in more than 50 years.[iv] · Oakland $15 Million Annual Investment: Oakland Ceasefire, the city’s primary strategy for addressing serious violence by intervening with the small population of individuals at highest risk of engaging in violent behavior. Since launching the strategy in 2012, Oakland has seen a nearly 50% decline in homicides and a more than 50% drop in non-fatal shootings.[v] Last year, Oakland experienced its lowest number of homicides in almost two decades. [vi] Independent evaluators from Northeastern University credited Oakland Ceasefire with reducing homicides by 31.5%.[vii] continued in next 2 columns
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· Richmond $5 Million Annual Investment: VIP helps fund the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), an innovative city agency dedicated exclusively to the prevention of violence. Richmond has seen an almost 75% reduction in fatal and nonfatal shootings since launching ONS in 2007.[viii] One of its primary strategies, an intensive, longterm mentoring program for high-risk individuals known as the Peacemaker Fellowship, is now being replicated in both Stockton and Sacramento, with support from VIP dollars. Stockton and Sacramento $3 Million Annual Investment: Stockton and Sacramento are two of the newest recipients of grants from the revamped VIP program and are using funding to pursue strategies similar to those in place in Richmond, Oakland, and Los Angeles. Stockton experienced a 40% reduction in homicides and a 31% decline in nonfatal shootings from2017 to 2018. In Sacramento, homicides are down 7% from 2017 to 2018, and last year, no one under the age of 18 was murdered in the city for the first time in 35 years. These cities have demonstrated that targeted investments in programs focused on interrupting cycles of community violence can achieve large and sustained reductions in violence in a short period of time. With stronger investment in these programs, San Bernardino City could sustain and expand these programs to more communities. Making San Bernardino City a Leader in Supporting Effective
Violence Reduction Strategies Like most U.S. cities, multiple jurisdictions in California have been grappling with increases in violence in recent years. As cities across the state look to implement violence reduction initiatives to protect their communities, VIP needs additional, stable funding to propel, sustain, and evaluate these efforts. To address this need, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and HOPE Culture request that City of San Bernardino appropriate $4 million annually for VIP. In total dollars, this would represent the largest investment the City has made in local violence intervention initiatives to date and would make a strong statement about San Bernardino leading role in treating gun violence as a preventable public health and safety issue in the region. A $4 m illion an nual appropriation would allow the City of San Bernardino to make more sustained and meaningful investments in violence intervention initiatives. Given the huge costs imposed by gun violence in San Bernardino each year, this is a lifesaving investment that is likely to pay for itself many times over. We look forward to continuing to work with you to increase funding of the City’s gang intervention workforce and community-based public safety efforts, to show the nation what is possible when we make investments in violence prevention a fundamental and essential priority. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you.
Black Cop Sues Syracuse PD Over 'Jim Crow Culture' Towards Black Officers...continued from page 6 On April 8, Capt. Timothy Gay, head of the police department’s special investigations division, expressed his “founded and reasonable concerns” about Hanks joining the gang violence unit in an internal memo to Deputy Chief Richard Trudell. Gay wrote that other gang violence task force members, including Trudell, shared his sentiments that Hanks was closely associated with gang members. “Hanks’ association with known gang members, convicted criminals — felony and RICO — known to be involved in gangs, narcotics trafficking and other criminal activity are cause for concern when considering a transfer to the Special Investigations Division,” Gay wrote in the memo, which was obtained by The Post. RICO refers to the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Gay was among a group of officers who had been previously sued for bringing pornography to work and discriminating against Sonia Dotson, a Hispanic female community service officer. (The jury ruled in Dotson’s favor in 2010.) Court records obtained by The Post show Trudell acknowledged that he had previously used racial slurs, including the n-word, when he was off duty. In the memo, Gay pointed to Hanks’s tattoo of the 2Pac lyric and said it matched that of an alleged gang member. Hanks said he got the tattoo with someone he considered his best friend when they were 16. They lost touch after they graduated from high school, he said, with
Hanks off to college and the friend gravitating toward a gang. While initial concerns among several officers about Hanks’s prior relationships and friendships were reviewed, Buckner said, the allegations were “ultimately never adopted or accepted by Department leadership.” There was also a traffic stop involving Hanks in which, Gay alleged, the officer was thought to be with gang members in his car “who were drinking,” and potentially a person with a felony warrant. The memo provided no evidence as to why his colleagues thought people in Hanks’s car were gang members. Instead, Hanks said, he was with a close friend, a high school teacher in Syracuse, and the officer who pulled him over never asked for their identification. T he Sy r a c u s e Pol ic e Department police chief, Kenton Buckner, said Hanks’s allegations “painted an inaccurate picture” of the department, and that the city would “vigorously dispute these claims through the legal process.” Buckner, who is also named in the lawsuit, pushed back against the claim that Hanks was denied the position and that it was still available to him. As for Hanks, who is still on active duty, he feels his days in the department are numbered and worries about his relationships with fellow officers. “I don’t worry about the stuff in the memo, but the silent officers who haven’t said anything about it to me? Those are the people that I’m scared of,” Hanks said. “I don’t know if I can trust being around these people. Are they going to have my back?”