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2025 IN REVIEW

Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025

SEVEN QUESTIONS FOR ASSEMBLYMEMBER LASHAE SHARP-COLLINS

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By Edward Henderson

CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 to represent the 79th District, which includes southeastern San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, a master’s in education with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from

Advocate for Health, Aging Californians and More San Diego State University, where she later returned as an adjunct professor. Sharp-Collins, who is co-chair of the California State Assembly’s Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition, says she is driven by a commitment to equity, community well-being, and expanding opportunity for all Californians.

CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

As we bring 2025 to a close, we’ve curated a selection of events, topics, and local issues we covered this past year. We hope you enjoy revisiting just a few highlights from our 2025 archive. —Voice & Viewpoint SEE 2025 PAGE 2

Grama Blue’s House 4th Annual Community BBQ. PHOTO: CW, The Freelancer

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Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) represents the 60th Assembly District. He was first elected in November 2022.

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and California Baptist University, Jackson brings a blend of academic expertise and lived experience to the Capitol. California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Dr. Jackson about his successes and disappointments this year as well as his goals for 2026. See JACKSON page 2

Ask an Expert: Q&A ON Trauma and Aging with

Dr. Lenore A. Tate By Amanda Kim

CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lenore A. Tate has spent decades helping individuals and communities understand the long-term effects of trauma and the pathways toward healing.

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Our Best Stories in 2025

A SALUTE TO OUR AFRICAN NATIONS

By Edward Henderson

Based in Sacramento, Tate earned her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology–Fresno, a master’s degree in psychology from Howard University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mills College.

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"No Kings Day" March in San Diego Oct. 18, 2025. PHOTO: Ike Hall

A Strong Equity-Focused Voice in the Legislature

A graduate of CSU San Bernardino

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SEVEN QUESTIONS FOR ASSEMBLYMEMBER COREY JACKSON

In the Legislature, Jackson has emerged as a key voice on issues related to equity, social services, and community wellbeing — first as chair of the Human Services Committee in 2023 and now as chair of Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services. His leadership has placed him at the center of some of the state’s most urgent conversations, from protecting essential safety-net programs to shaping long-term strategies for children, families, and vulnerable Californians.

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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 66 Years

These articles continue our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.

Sudan’s Path to Independence: January 1, 1956 Sudan’s path to independence was shaped by a long history of powerful African civilizations and successive waves of foreign rule. Known in antiquity as Nubia, the region was home to the Kingdoms of Kerma and Kush, Sudan's flag raised at independence ceremony in the 1st of January 1956 by the Prime Minister Ismail al-Aazhari and opposition leader Mohamed Ahmed al-Mahjoub. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons which thrived politically and culturally for centuries before declining in the first millennationalist movements—most notably the Union of the nium A.D. After the fall of Kush, Christian Nubian Peoples of Cameroon (UPC)—emerged, demanding kingdoms dominated until around 1500, when Arab independence and political representation, often facing migration accelerated the spread of Islam. In the 19th repression from colonial authorities. century, Sudan fell under Egyptian control backed by Britain, and in 1899 it became the Anglo-Egyptian On January 1, 1960, French Cameroon gained indepenCondominium—nominally ruled by both powers but dence as the Republic of Cameroon under President effectively governed by Britain. Ahmadou Ahidjo. A year later, following a Sudanese nationalism grew in the early 20th century as UN-organized plebiscite, educated elites and political movements demanded selfthe southern part of rule. After World War II, pressure for independence British Cameroons voted intensified amid global decolonization. Negotiations to join the new republic, forming a federal between Britain, Egypt, and Sudanese leaders led to state that reflected the self-government in 1954, and on January 1,1956, Sudan country’s French and formally gained independence. However, unresolved regional, ethnic, and religious divisions would soon English colonial legacies. challenge the unity of the new nation. In 1972, a constitutional referendum replaced federalism with a unitary Cameroon’s Path to Independence: state, reshaping goverJanuary 1, 1960 nance. While Cameroon Cameroon’s path to achieved early post-inindependence was dependence stability, tensions rooted in this shaped by layered systems of foreign rule colonial divide continue that followed strong to influence its political precolonial chiefdoms landscape today. and kingdoms. In 1884, Germany estab- Cameroon’s flag. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons Read the full article and more on the lished the colony of Kamerun, exploiting its agriculnations of Libya, tural and strategic potential. After Germany’s defeat in Cameroon indepenWorld War I, the League of Nations divided the territory dence and more online between France and Britain, creating French Cameroon at www.sdvoice.info and British Cameroons. Under French administration,

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Among her priorities are ensuring older adults receive the support they deserve, strengthening essential services through responsible budgeting, and advancing policies that improve access to quality healthcare. She currently lives in San Diego with her two children. California Black Media spoke with Dr. SharpCollins about her successes and disappointments this year, as well as her goals for 2026. What stands out to you as your most important achievement this year? I am proud of all the things we achieved this year. When I was running for office, I promised my district that I would ensure all members of our community would have a seat at the table and that I would elevate their voices in Sacramento. In just one year, we were able to get six bills signed addressing affordability, health access, and community safety. We secured over $60 million for the residents of Assembly

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What stands out to you as your most important achievement this year? My most important achievement this year was my work as the budget subcommittee chair for human services. We’ve been able to preserve a lot of the housing programs within our social safety net to prevent our seniors and low-income people from falling into homelessness. How did your leadership contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians this year? The work that I do in terms of supporting our most vulnerable African Americans who are receiving assistance, making sure that as we strengthen our social safety net, our brothers and sisters throughout the state will have a better foundation to work from. I think that our reparations achievements as a Black Caucus have also been significant. My job in the Black Caucus is to steer all of our bills to

District 79, and we led conversations on access to CalFresh, especially considering federal cuts to the program. How did your leadership contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians this year? As part of Assembly leadership, I serve as the Assistant Majority Leader for Policy and Research. In that role, I have had the honor of helping guide conversations within our Democratic caucus. This year, I prioritized helping my colleagues understand the impacts of federal cuts and addressing affordability in healthcare, childcare, housing, and food. In each discussion, I emphasize the need to look at issues through an equitable lens and better understand how they may affect Black Californians differently. What frustrated you the most this year?

impacts of these cuts. Those bills did not make it to the Governor’s desk. They died in the legislative process. But I am committed to redoubling efforts with my colleagues to defend these critical programs. For now, I feel for my district and all Californians that we couldn’t provide support for earlier.

How do you prioritize among several needs? I’ve learned the value of trusting the voices of my district and collaborating with members from districts with similar challenges. When we work together to elevate pressing needs, we can address community concerns even when budget conditions are poor.

What inspired you the most so far this year?

In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians are facing currently?

I continue to be inspired by what we can achieve when Californians make their voices heard. We passed landmark regulations against predatory towing fees, strengthened oversight of law enforcement agencies, and secured a historic vote on the path to eliminating criminal strikes against juveniles — all because people showed up, raised their voices, and made themselves heard when I presented the bills. When we share our stories and educate members who may not share our worldview, we can accomplish amazing things.

Any bill that does not get signed is understandably disappointing. Working with various stakeholders, I introduced legislation anticipating HR 1 and other federal cuts. Those bills were written to strengthen CalWORKs and CalFresh, putting us in a better position as we brace for the

What is one lesson you learned this year that will inform your decision-making next year?

the governor’s desk. I’m the coordinator, or the conductor, of our reparations bills. We’re building an infrastructure for people that’s embedded in the state, and that’s never been done anywhere in the nation before.

will inform your decision-making next year?

What frustrated you the most this year? The constant crises — whether they’re natural disasters, the state budget, the economy, or Donald Trump. It’s been quite some time —probably since maybe Reagan ­— that we’ve had such an anti-Black president. Someone who is literally trying to weaken our political power, weaken our voice, weaken our culture, weaken our history. That’s probably the most frustrating part. What has inspired you most this year? The story of our people. When the going gets tough, it makes us stronger as a community. It speaks to our resilience; it speaks to us being the conscience of this state and this nation. During the worst of times is when we shine the brightest as a community. What is one lesson you learned this year that

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This year, I learned more about decision-making in times of financial scarcity. We are trying to solve big problems with limited resources.

Trust your gut. And hold the line. In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians are facing currently? Collective action. When we act together, when we speak and act with one voice and one action, the whole world listens. Target is finding that out, right? So, the idea is: we must do it more. We only lose when we are not working together. What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2026? I want to end seniors falling into homelessness next year. You’ve just got to fight for the money and the budget to do it. You can’t allow the crises to stop you from making progress. It’s about being laser-focused. And, obviously, many seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness are African American. So, I think it’s time to do right by our ancestors and by the people whose shoulders we stand on.

Visibility. It’s been said you can’t help me if you can’t even see me. I worked on a bill last year that would have enshrined DEIA programs into state law across state programs. It would have ensured Black Californians are seen, their concerns heard, and state programs are equitable. This bill was vetoed by the governor, but I look forward to working to bring it back next year. What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2026? I want to continue doing what I was elected to do: elevate the voices of my community. I want to make sure Black Californians are seen, represented, and receive an equitable portion of state resources. I want us to solve this affordability crisis together.

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Her work centers on culturally competent, trauma-informed care, with a growing focus on how unresolved trauma shows up in the body and mind as people age. As she puts it, “Belongingness is the E-ticket to mental well-being.” Dr. Tate spoke with California Black Media (CBM) recently. During that conversation, she unpacked the complex relationship between trauma, health, belonging, and resilience.

What is trauma? Trauma can be a deeply disturbing or distressing experience that can have a significant impact on an individual, a family and/or community. I like to look at trauma from three prongs: See AGING page 7

BLACK JUDGES YESTERDAY AND TODAY IN SAN DIEGO

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HOW A COMMUNITY TUTORING PROGRAM IS REDUCING LITERACY GAPS IN SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO Inside the Encanto Village Tutoring program, held within Encanto Southern Baptist Church. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint

ARE SAN DIEGANS GETTING THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET?

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The Honorable Presiding Judges from left to right: Hon. Tilisha T. Martin, Hon. Roderick Shelton, Hon. Terrie Roberts. PHOTO: Courtesy of the San Diego Superior Court

PATH San Diego Regional Director Hanan Scrapper speaking during the May 8 press conference. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ V&V Staff

ALTADENA AFTER EATON LA FIRES SERIES The Hobdy Family’s massive loss to the devastating Eaton fire in Altadena on January 7, 2025. Waymon and Vanessa Hobdy sorting through their property for anything left over. PHOTO: Emma Fox

▼ KENDRICK LAMAR’S HALFTIME SHOW: A GENIUS CULTURAL STATEMENT OR A CONTROVERSIAL SPECTACLE?

▼ “IT WASN’T JUST A TYPO”: HOW ONE WOMAN’S DOCTOR VISIT SPARKED A VIRAL RECKONING

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JAZZ, SUNSETS, AND SENTIMENT: A SPARKLING SENDOFF FOR A BELOVED CONCERT SERIES

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CLOTHES STORY AT MESA COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN’S STORIES

San Diego resident Kierra King, along with a screenshot of her viral TikTok video, labeling her test kit with “King Kong”. PHOTO: Courtesy of Kierra King

JUNETEENTH COOPER FAMILY FOUNDATION

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▼ 23 HOMES, A FOOTNOTE, AND A FIGHT OVER PARK SPACE: THE KLAUBER PROJECT EXPLAINED

Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9th, 2025, in New Orleans. PHOTO: Brynn Anderson/AP

Headliner Gerald Albright brought the house down at the 14h Annual Jazz at the Creek concert series on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at ECC. PHOTO: Rochelle Porter

Residents sitting through the four and a half hour hearing on the Klauber Development project in council chambers on July 15, 2025. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/Voice & Viewpoint

“Clothes Story,” a stunning collection of African American women’s fashion spanning the years 1890 - 1963, opened at Mesa College on August 25. PHOTO: Earl Edwards

15th ANNUAL DR.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL PHOTO: Darrel Wheeler & PARADE CELEBRATION

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Remembering HBCU Attacks Continue Those We Lost

Misinformation About America’s Top

and Planning Ahead Talent Producing Institutions want to do, let us not forget to include finding ways to help others as well as ourselves. We must not focus on what is being done to us as much as we must focus on what we can do with others to counter those attacks. Each of us has a voice and each of us has a vote. There are times to use both if we pay attention to those things being said and done against our interest and the interest of those who share our positions and concerns in this society. We are still blessed that efforts to limit our speech, place fear in our hearts and reduce many of us to the erasure of our culture and achievements have not succeeded.

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ach year’s end, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint publishes, with photos where possible, a list of those members of our community who transitioned during the year. For all of us, it serves as a reminder that our time on this earth is limited; that we should value how we use that time and that we know not when our time expires. For many of us, it answers the questions as to why we have not seen someone lately that we often run into in the course of our activities. But this is not a time to be saddened or depressed. As one of those we lost used to say, “Each day is another day above ground and another opportunity to get it right.” So, let us not look at these pages with a sense of morbidity, but with appreciation of lives well lived and our own personal opportunities to do better. As we plan ahead with that long list of things we

We must plan ahead our collective interest, regardless of the color of those who would join us. We must move politically and socially from permanent friends and permanent enemies to permanent interest. We must go beyond complaints about budget cuts and find ways to redirect the four trillion dollars a year we spend on everyone else's sales to us, with no return appreciation for those dollars. We must support those who support and respect us. We must change our habits and learn the discipline of deferred gratification as opposed to buying what we want at the moment instead of focusing on what we need, both individually and collectively. In planning ahead we must alter our attention span. Listen beyond our personal interest to understand how we might help others, and, sometimes in doing so, we unintentionally honor those who have gone before us. We thank those of you who have supported us in 2025 both as readers, advertisers and most of all our printer. You represent the lifeblood of our existence and the source of our survival this year. May God bless you and your many efforts.

Entrepreneurship is the Only Option:

Why Black America, And Our Children Must Wake Up Now By Dr. Rosie Milligan L.A. Sentinel Black America is standing at a crossroads. Not next year. Not five years from now. Right now. We are living in a racial melting pot where every community, Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Eastern European, is fighting fiercely for its slice of America’s economic pie. Everybody has a plan except Black America, and while we’ve been waiting for rescue, the rules of the game have changed. And let’s tell the truth with no sugarcoating: DEI was never designed to save us. And now that many corporations are pulling back from DEI initiatives altogether, the message is clear, nobody is obligated to hire your children, promote your children, or economically advance your children. The only path to survival, and the only path to power, is entrepreneurship. If we continue waiting for someone to open a door for us, we, and our

children will remain locked outside the economic house with no key. No one is coming to save Black America. While we fight among ourselves, other communities build family businesses, combine resources, and establish multi-generational wealth pipelines. They are not waiting for acceptance; they are creating opportunities. They are not begging for inclusion; they are building ownership. They are not asking for seats at the table — they are purchasing the building. Meanwhile, too many of our children are being prepared for jobs that will no longer exist, while entrepreneurship — the foundation of wealth creation is barely discussed at home, school, or church. Entrepreneurship Is Not Optional — It’s Survival. Entrepreneurship is not simply starting a business. It is: Economic self-defense, A shield against discrimination, A pathway to independence, A tool for community wealth, and a model of ownership our children can inherit. Entrepreneurship is the only guarantee that Black families can create opportunities when the system

slams doors shut. DEI Gave False Hope. Reality Requires Strategy. DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) gave Black America a temporary seat and a false sense of progress. But DEI was never a substitute for ownership. Now that DEI is being dismantled, many Black professionals are shocked to learn: • Their seat wasn’t secure • Their advancement wasn’t guaranteed • Their inclusion was conditional DEI shifted, the economy shifted, but, our mindset has not. We must teach our children: “A job can feed you. And Ownership can free you.” Every Black child must hear these truths: You cannot depend on corporate America to save you. You are competing in a global economy, not a neighborhood job market. You need multiple streams of income, not one fragile paycheck. If the Civil Rights Movement was about access, the 2026 Movement must be about ownership. Ownership of: Businesses, Land, Technology, Intellectual property, Media, Digital platforms and Community resources. If Black America wants to sur-

By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel

There is a dangerous misinformation campaign about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The false narrative that HBCUs are somehow fragile, dependent on foreign students, or lesser-tier institutions was most recently pushed when Donald Trump suggested HBCUs would go out of business without students from China. Like most of what Trump says, his take on HBCUs is false. International students are not the financial backbone of HBCUs and foreign students make up a very small fraction of the typical HBCU population. While Trump’s HBCU claims are easily disproved, the need to articulate who and what HBCUs are still remains. HBCUs are not charity cases. HBCUs are engines of excellence, and the legacy — and future — of these institutions profoundly counters the lies and misinformation about who HBCUs are and their many contributions to society. The misinformation that HBCUs are “fragile charity cases” or “unsustainable without foreign students” is not just wrong — it subtly reinforces a paternalistic mindset, reducing Black institutions to dependencies rather than celebrating them as the self-sustaining, job-creating, educational pillars of excellence that they are. These institutions have persisted, thrived, and evolved into powerhouses of academic excellence that shape American leadership and economic growth at home and abroad. And while HBCUs were born out of necessity — providing Black Americans access to higher education during segregation — they do not discriminate against white Americans. HBCUs are institutions deeply rooted in U.S. history, community, and leadership that are open and accessible to all while proudly embracing their principal mission of educating Black Americans. Students of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome at HBCUs and nonBlack students make up a meaningful portion of HBCU enrollment, particularly at the graduate level in critical fields such as engineering, law, and medicine. HBCUs more than carry their economic weight. According to a recent report from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), HBCUs generate $16.5 billion annually in economic impact and support over 136,000 jobs across the country. If HBCUs were a company, their job creation would rank them among the Fortune 500 where many of their alumni curvive and thrive in a rapidly shifting America, we must: Build businesses, not just résumés. Teach our children the value of ownership. This is not optional. This is not negotiable. This is not something we can

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rently serve in the corporate c-suite with distinction. Research also shows that HBCUs are especially effective in promoting social mobility. The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) reported that about 30% of HBCU students move up at least two income quintiles by age 30, nearly double the rate at non-HBCUs. HBCUs have produced some of America’s most important leaders across sectors: government, science, academia, business, and more. From Thurgood Marshall to Martin Luther King Jr and Kamala Harris, from educators to medical researchers — HBCU graduates don’t just contribute, they lead. And HBCUs collaborate with the private sector to build a diverse workforce that allows America to compete globally. But if we’re being honest, we have to acknowledge that Black people also need to know who and what HBCUs are. Too many within the Black community misunderstand HBCUs’ value, perpetuating ignorance such as HBCUs “don’t prepare you for the real world” or are “lesser than predominantly white institutions (PWIs).” HBCUs are not fallback options. HBCUs don’t exist for Black students who weren’t “good enough” for predominantly white schools. HBCU graduates are not disadvantaged in the workplace. HBCUs exist because they are powerful, enduring, and transformational. HBCU graduates are more than prepared for the real world as evidenced by the impressive roster of achievement from their alumni. HBCUs are not fragile, dependent, or second-rate. HBCUs are powerhouses — educating, innovating, and generating economic and social impact. When we speak of HBCUs, we should speak with respect, with truth, and with the full understanding that the HBCU legacy of Black excellence benefits all of America even when America seeks to delegitimize our skill and accomplishment. To misrepresent who and what HBCUs are is an attempt to disrespect generations of resilience, excellence, and achievement. HBCUs deserve better than that — and all of America should recognize our power. Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel are veteran Democratic strategists and proud alumni of Howard University and Morehouse College. “get around to.” Entrepreneurship is the new Emancipation. Dr. Rosie Milligan, Self-appointed Mayor of South-Central Los Angeles, Author, Publisher, Senior Estate Planner.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Bethel Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

1962 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

719 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego, CA 92113

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Rev. Dennis R. Anderson D. Min., Pastor

3025 Fir Street San Diego, CA 92102

6020 Akins Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Ghanaian) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Grace Gathering Bible Study Wednesdays 4:00 pm

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Sunday Bible Study 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible Class 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Video Bible Class 7:00 p.m

Lead Pastor Dr. Kerry Allison

McGill School of Success: Academy (Public Charter & Head Start)

2025 Theme: BOLD FAITH, BOUNDLESS LOVE

Pastor Robert Pope

Vision Statement: A diverse family united by faith in the Gospel, motivated by love for God and others to Exalt, Evangelize, Edify, Equip and Encourage.

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Mesa View Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

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Sunday School 9 :00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School 9 :30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 12:00 noon & 6:00 p.m.

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Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

We are using YouTube under our website of www.mesaview.org or www.YouTube.com 8:45 A.M. Sunday School Class - Via Zoom Call Contact Office for detail 10 A.M. Sunday Service • 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Visit our site for previous sermons: www.mesaview.org

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New Assurance Baptist Church

New Creation Church of San Diego

3045 Greely Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

3115 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.- In person & Live Stream Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.- In person & Live Stream Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer: 6:30 p.m.- In person & Live Stream

Pastor Brent & Lady Daviava Murphy

“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

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Pastor Nyla Barker

Pastor Donnell and First Lady Sheila Townsend

“To Serve this present age” Matt: 28:19-20

St. Paul's United Methodist Church of San Diego

Total Deliverance Worship Center

Eagles Nest Christian Center

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

138 28th Street San Diego, CA 92102

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

619.232.5683

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True Light Apostolic Church 5400 Division Street San Diego, CA 92114 619.262.6924

Pastor Asa A. McClendon

“A Church Where Family, Faith & Fellowship Matters”

580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Psalms 122:1

Rev. Dr. Eugenio D. Raphael

Sundays Bible Discovery Hour 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Mid Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12:00 noon Wednesday Discipleship Training 7:00 p.m.

Encanto Southern Baptist Church

“Evangelizing, Equipping, Exalting and Excellence in Service”

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

Sr. Pastor Dr. Kevin E. Stafford First Lady Margina Stafford

Christ United Presbyterian Church

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OBITUARIES Alyssha Kristina Kurup-Joseph

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Service was held December 16, 2025, at Iglesia Remanente San Diego. *************************************************************************** With hearts broken and spirits heavy, we honor the life of Alyssha Kristina Kurup, 38, whose beautiful journey on this earth ended far too soon on October 31, 2025. Alyssha, born on January 9, 1987, was a devoted wife, a protective and loving mother, a cherished daughter, sister, and friend — and above all, a Proverbs 31 woman of God who lived with faith, humility, and an overflowing heart.

Service was held December 30, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Kenneth Martin Walker Sr., affectionately known as Kenny, was a man whose laughter was as unforgettable as his devotion to family and work. Born on October 23, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, Kenny lived a life defined by love, service, and an enduring sense of humor. He was called home on November 25, 2025, in Campo, California, following a sudden passing at home.

Services were held December 29, 2025, at the Greater Trinity Baptist Church in San Diego. *************************************************************************** It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Eugene Moore, also affectionately known as Gene, who was born on April 5, 1940, and left us peacefully on December 14, 2025. His life and memories will be celebrated on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Greater Trinity Baptist Church, 3146 Ocean View Boulevard, 121, San Diego, California. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am PST, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am PST. The entombment will take place at the Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory, 3953 Imperial Ave at South 40th Street, San Diego, California, at 1:00 pm PST. All services are under the direction of Parting Destiny Funeral Home.

Alyssha’s greatest joy and purpose were her children. She leaves behind her four precious babies; Amir Franks (17), Knamio Tankard (7), Anada Joseph (3), and Anaya Joseph (2) — each one carrying a piece of her light, her strength, and her love. They were her world, her reason, her everything. She is also survived by her loving mother Alfreda Kurup, her brother Anthony Kurup, niece Natalina Kurup, nephew Samuel Kurup, sisters; Shalini Kurup, Ashley Chikosi, and Charles DeBerry, honorary sisters; Tiqwettia Grey, Georgina Gaines, and Jesse who shared a deep sisterhood of love, faith, and unwavering support. Alyssha’s family meant everything to her, and she poured her heart into every bond she held. Brilliant, compassionate, and determined, Alyssha served others as a licensed vocational nurse. She dreamed of returning to school to become a Registered Nurse — a goal she carried proudly, fueled by her desire to help and heal. Her calling was rooted in love, and she lived that calling daily. Alyssha’s presence was soft but powerful. Her smile could ease a heavy day. Her generosity could lift a weary heart. Her faith never wavered, even in life’s hardest moments. She was the quiet strength of her family, the gentle comfort of her friends, and the kind of soul who made the world brighter simply by being in it. Losing her is a pain that words cannot hold, but the love she gave — freely, abundantly, and without conditions — will live forever. Her legacy will echo in the lives of her children, in the memories held by her family, and in every person she touched with her kindness. Alyssha will forever be missed. Forever be loved. She will forever be carried in the hearts of those who knew her.

Kenny leaves behind a legacy rooted in joy and dedication. He shared 45 years together with Stacy Walker and 36 years of marriage, was a proud father to Kenneth Jr. and Brennan, and a loving brother to Kim and Kevin. He was a cherished uncle whose nieces and nephews could always count on Uncle Kenny for treats and laughter. Preceded in death by his parents, Frances Ferguson and Jack Walker, Kenny carried forward the values they instilled through his words and actions. A graduate of Fremont High School, Kenny’s strong work ethic began early, from flipping burgers at Chorney’s Burgers to working with CSC Security and Shell Gas Station. His greatest professional pride came from 34 years with the City of San Diego. Beginning on the grounds crew at Jack Murphy Stadium and advancing to Equipment Technician, he became a familiar figure throughout San Diego’s beach communities and neighborhoods, especially during challenging storm years. His dedication was honored with his own street sign, a recognition he deeply cherished. Faith guided Kenny’s life, lived with laughter, generosity, and an open heart. He loved coaching sports, listening to old-school music, and sharing stories from “back in the day.” A devoted fisherman and admirer of mountain life, he proudly claimed he could outfish anyone. Kenny found joy in food, especially Stacy’s home cooking, and believed he had a sixth sense for bacon. Later in life, he discovered a passion for gardening, watching his plants flourish just as he did.

In times of doubt, love hopes… In times of sorrow, love heals...

As we say farewell, we remember a man whose life was vibrant and full of color. Kenny’s laughter, kindness, and faith remain with us, reminding us that every day is a gift from God. His spirit lives on in every life he touched.

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heritage. His collaboration with Alabama A&M serves as a powerful artistic tribute to the University’s 150year journey and its bold aspirations for the future.

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labama A&M University’s recently unveiled commissioned artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs is now available. The original art, unveiled during the University’s 150th Anniversary Closing Ceremony, marks a momentous occasion that united the enduring legacy of AAMU with the vision of one of America’s most celebrated artists.

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Jackson became a founding member and defining voice of the Modern Jazz Quartet, anchoring its sound for over two decades. A prolific soloist and collaborator, he recorded widely and composed classics like “Bags’ Groove.” Widely regarded as a jazz vibraphone pioneer, Jackson died in 1999 at age 76.

Born to Barbadian immigrants, Chisholm built a career in education and politics, later authoring Unbought and Unbossed. After Congress, she taught and lectured widely. She died on January 1, 2005 in Florida.

On September 25, 1961, Lee was shot and killed by Mississippi State Representative E.H. Hurst in Liberty. An all-white jury ruled the murder justified, and Hurst was never convicted. Lee’s legacy is honored by a historical marker at the site of his death.

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Herbert Lee was a voting rights activist and martyr of the Mississippi civil rights movement. Born January 1, 1912, in Liberty, Mississippi, he became a successful dairy farmer and NAACP member despite limited formal education. In the 1950s and early 1960s, Lee worked to register Black voters and assisted SNCC organizer Robert “Bob” Moses amid intense white intimidation.

In times of darkness, love sees…

An entrepreneur at heart, Kenny explored many ventures—from smoke shops and cookie deliveries to pressing t-shirts and dryer vent cleaning—always with a smile and a dad joke ready. He never met a stranger, only friends he hadn’t laughed with yet.

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Charles Bibbs – a master of contemporary African America fine art – is renowned for seamlessly blending realism and abstraction to illuminate narratives of resilience, identity, and cultural

May Time Soften Your Pain

Milton “Milt” Jackson, known as “Bags,” was born January 1, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan. A multi-instrumentalist, he began on guitar and piano before mastering the vibraphone. Early performances led to collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and other jazz greats.

Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and, in 1972, as the first Black person to seek a major party’s presidential nomination. Representing Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant, she fearlessly challenged congressional norms to better serve her community.

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HEALTHY LIVING Driving Safety Tips That Protect Our Communities and change lanes for all stopped vehicles, not just first responders. Whether it’s a tow truck, highway maintenance crew or a stranded driver, moving over prevents secondary crashes and saves lives. • Share the road. Look out for people walking or biking, especially near crosswalks and intersections. Giving them space isn’t just courteous — it’s essential for everyone’s safety.

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It’s important to slow down, pay attention and make smart choices. Follow the speed limit, give people walking the right of way and respect bicyclists by giving them room to ride safely. Let’s commit to driving safely. Don’t drive impaired. Don’t drive distracted. Be aware, be responsible, and help make sure everyone gets home to their loved ones.

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Exercise and Young Children: An Expert Educator’s Advice and Ideas VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE Movement for young children doesn’t need to be structured workouts or expensive programs; it’s all about creating safe spaces for play, exploration, and joyful movement each day. Movement is a natural part of how babies and young children learn about their world, build strength, develop confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong health.

When should a new parent begin thinking about exercise/physical activity for their baby? Is there a period one should wait? Thinking about physical activity truly starts

in infancy, right from birth. For example, tummy time is one of the first forms of physical activity we give babies to build their neck, shoulder, and core strength. While movement looks different for infants than it does for older children — focusing more on exploration and natural development — it’s important to incorporate opportunities for movement as early as possible to support healthy growth, motor skill development, and brain development. The Active Start guidelines from SHAPE America emphasize that physical activity should be encouraged daily from birth, with infants needing supervised floorbased play throughout the day in safe environments.

How can parents motivate and encourage young children to be active if they’re not inclined to do so? The biggest thing is allow- PHOTO: Freepik ing kids to play and explore. For children, movement doesn’t need to be a structured exercise program; play is their natural form of physical activity. Parents can motivate their children by: • Being good role models and showing enjoyment in being active themselves • Joining in their play, whether it’s dancing together, building obstacle courses, or exploring outside • Creating a supportive environment by providing time, space, and simple equipment or toys that encourage movement Remember, children are more likely to be active if they see their caregivers enjoying movement and if it feels fun rather than forced.

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What if a parent worries exercise will overly excite a child who already might have “too much” energy? It’s understandable to think that physical activity might make an energetic child even more wound up. However, research shows that regular movement helps children manage their energy levels better. Physical activity provides a healthy outlet to release excess energy in a structured way, which often results in children feeling calmer, more focused, and better able to regulate their emotions and behavior afterward.

Are sports drinks and nutrition bars helpful or needed? Generally, no. Children get the nutrients they need through a well-balanced diet. Sports drinks are only necessary if a child

is participating in high-intensity activity for an extended period of time, such as competitive sports tournaments in hot weather. Otherwise, water is the best choice for hydration during physical activity. Nutrition bars are often unnecessary for children unless advised by a healthcare professional for specific dietary needs.

Do parents need a certain type of gym equipment? Or what everyday items can be used for activities? Absolutely not. You don’t need special gym equipment to encourage physical activity at home. Many everyday household items can be used creatively: • Empty milk jugs as lightweight weights • Plastic grocery bags for tossing or balancing games • Pillows or couch cushions for obstacle courses • Painter’s tape or sidewalk chalk for balance beams or hopscotch on the floor Many PE teachers create equipment out of recycled materials, and SHAPE America has a free resource called Move and Play at Home, which provides parents with easy activity ideas to keep their children active and engaged: • Move, Play, and Learn at Home: Infants • Move, Play, and Learn at Home: Toddlers • Move, Play, and Learn at Home: Preschool Asking about how physical activity is integrated into the daily routine and whether educators receive training in physical development can also help parents assess quality.

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45F. Companies may operate an on-site child care program or partner with a licensed provider to offer child care slots or expanded capacity for employees’ children. These partnerships can help stabilize providers by offering predictable enrollment and revenue. 3. The credit amount is substantial and larger for small businesses. Large businesses can apply up to $500,000 of qualified child care expenses toward the credit, while small businesses can apply up to $600,000 (up from $150,000 in previous years). Small businesses also have the option to pool resources to jointly fund child care options. 4. 45F supports both child care supply and workforce participation. By helping employers invest in child care options, the credit can increase the number of available child care slots and help parents remain in the workforce, benefiting families, employers, and local economies. 5. 45F is part of a broader strategy to strengthen child care nationwide. When paired with strong federal programs and other family-focused tax provisions, 45F plays a key role in expanding access, reducing costs, and supporting the child care providers who form the backbone of communities.

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First Five Years Fund works to protect, prioritize, and build bipartisan support for quality child care and early learning programs at the federal level. Reliable, affordable, and high-quality early learning and child care can be transformative, not only enhancing a child’s prospects for a brighter future but also bolstering working parents and fostering economic stability nationwide. We work with Congress and the Admin-

istration to identify federal solutions that work for families with young children, as well as states and communities. We work with policymakers to identify ways to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care and early learning programs for children. And we collaborate with advocacy groups to help align best practices with the best possible policies.

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First, psychological trauma which results from abuse, violence, accidents, natural disasters, loss, or prolonged stress; Second, physical trauma, which can be a bodily injury; and, finally, collective or cultural trauma, which is caused by a major event like war, displacement, and systemic oppression and which affects an entire group.

call 211 and tell them what kind of support you are looking for. There are also a growing number of free self-help groups for the Black community called healing circles, and today, many barbers and hairdressers have also received some training.

Today, the mental health field recognizes the importance of a cultural lens, because collective trauma has a ripple effect on the individual, family and community.

For me, it’s a state of being, and the ability to manage feelings between the highs and the lows of our emotions. It's a sense of internal safety, homeostasis, the baseline. It’s the ability to be aware of our emotions, understand our feelings and thoughts (and manage them) and find healthy ways to express our emotions.

Why do people say that trauma is “in the body?” Regardless of your age, trauma shows up in the body. It could be cardiovascular strain, high blood pressure, digestive issues, ulcers, chronic constipation and more. People might not know that even constipation or diabetes may be connected to a trauma. It can also lead to cognitive decline, a weaker immune system and accelerated aging.

How can people cope with trauma? There are many ways to be resilient and regulate our feelings from therapy to self-help/ care to connections with others to developing coping mechanisms and caring for your physical health. Some people exercise, read poetry, journal, or draw. When I was stressed out as a kid, my mom taught me how to breathe and take deep breaths in and breathe out. I also learned to keep track of my own body cues. People can also seek to understand and address the trauma through mental health care,which is just as important as physical health care. Employer-based health insurance usually includes mental health. Many workplaces offer an employee assistance program (EAP) that offers free counseling. There are hotlines and warmlines for parents, seniors and many other groups. You can

What is in your mental health toolkit?

1) Belonging and strong social connections. 2) Having or searching for purpose or meaning in your life. 3) Emotional awareness of your feelings and thoughts. 4) Access to culturally competent traumainformed mental health care. 5) Having multiple plans and strategies. For

example, when you go into a difficult situation, have a Plan A and if that doesn’t work, go to Plan B. 6) Exercise, which could be a walk. 7) A good, healthy diet. 8) An understanding of my health profile: blood pressure, cholesterol and even my ACE (adverse childhood experience) score, which is the number of traumatic events I had as a child. 9) At least 2 friends who will check on me if they haven't heard from me in three days. 10) Something sensory, like music, aromas, a favorite blanket. 11) The proverbial oxygen mask and the commitment to put the mask on myself first.

How do we get to mental health and wellness? Belongingness is the E-ticket to mental well-being. If you have a sense of connectedness, a sense of collective unity, friends, a church, a bid whist group, then you have some of the strongest resilience factors from mental disorders and substance use.

As we age, do we have to search for new spaces of belonging? As people age, they can lose their routine, their purpose, and their people. They're no longer raising children or working, and their universe has become narrower, so they have to make a conscious effort to be intentional. My tip is to choose three activities that you love, whether they're online or in person, and go consistently for at least six sessions. After six sessions, you begin to develop a sense of community.

What is the connection between substance use and trauma? Trauma is a major risk factor for substance use. One primary contributing factor is that trauma dysregulates the brain, which makes substance use behaviors more frequent. There are some ethnic groups, particularly African Americans, whose pain has been minimized by the medical community, so their pain has not been adequately treated. At the same time, there has been overuse of pain and other medications to lessen anxiety or depression. The nexus between trauma and substance use is real and dangerous for everyone and especially seniors. Over the last 20 years, the rate of fentanyl mortalities among seniors has increased 400%.

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SUBJECT MTW Plan: SDHC’s proposed MTW Annual Plan for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 would update its policy for continued tenant-based rental assistance for MTW Project-Based Voucher (PBV) households. SDHC would no longer offer the opportunity for an MTW PBV household to receive a Tenant-Based Voucher (TBV). MTW PBV households that already had asked to change to a TBV have been on a waiting list known as a “conversion list.” SDHC would also close and end the conversion list. Households on the conversion list would be moved to the general waiting list for an SDHC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. SDHC’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 MTW Annual Plan also describes SDHC activities to be more efficient, help rental assistance households to be more financially self-reliant, and provide more housing choices for households with low income in the City of San Diego. PUBLIC HEARING SDHC will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the draft MTW Plan on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. Information about how to attend will be on SDHC’s website, www.sdhc.org/moving-to-work.

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This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 08/04/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Straight Up Sober Living LLC 6460 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 04, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 04, 2030 12/25, 01/01/26, 01/08/26, 01/15/26 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023531 Fictitious business name(s): The Advocate SLP 333 N Melrose Dr. Unit E Vista, CA 92083 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 07/16/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ashford Speech Therapy and Advocacy P.C. 333 N Melrose Dr. Unit E Vista, CA 92083 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 16, 2030 12/25, 01/01/26, 01/08/26, 01/15/26 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023545 Fictitious business name(s): Jaye's Livescan 3403 E. Plaza Blvd. #J National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Johnny Lytle 3403 E. Plaza Blvd. #J National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 16, 2030 12/25, 01/01/26, 01/08/26, 01/15/26 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023469 Fictitious business name(s): Insite Health Systems 2287 Dunlop St. #12 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 12/15/2023 This business is hereby

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SANDAG PRINCIPAL REGIONAL PLANNER Serve as the Project Manager for the Regional Plan. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag for information. First review January 12, 2026. EOE.

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2025-9023624 Fictitious business name(s): Serve N Savor 5813 Chaumont Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 11/20/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Georgia Boi LLC 5813 Chaumont Dr San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 17, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 17, 2030 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023864 Fictitious business name(s): Precision Pavers and Greens 5482 Adobe Falls Rd #10 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Weston James Buckner 5482 Adobe Falls Rd #10 San Diego, CA 92120 --Caitlin Michelle Buckner 5482 Adobe Falls Rd #10 San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 22, 2030 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9022830 Fictitious business name(s): Straight Up Sober Living 6460 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023899 Fictitious business name(s): Bonilla Tax & Accounting 330 Oxford St Unit 100 Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego --230 Glover Ave Suite K Chula Vista, CA 91910 This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 12/22/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: CVN Business Services 230 Glover Ave Suite K Chula Vista, CA 91910 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 22, 2030 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023898 Fictitious business name(s): Chula Vista Notary & Tax Services 230 Glover Ave Suite K Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 12/01/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: CVN Business Services 230 Glover Ave Suite K Chula Vista, CA 91910 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on December 22, 2030 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2025-9023040 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: City Care Located at: 6470 El Cajon Blvd #231 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/25/2022 and assigned File no. 2022-9001990 The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: City Roadside Assistance LLC 6470 El Cajon Blvd #231 San Diego, CA 92115 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County December 08, 2025 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/26 --------------------------------STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2025-9021731 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Alpha & Omega: Professional Flooring Located at: 3537 Kenwood Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 05/21/2024 and assigned File no. 2024-9010837 The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Glendy Daney Cisneros Lagarde 3537 Kenwood Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County November 14, 2025 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/26

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU066867C Petitioner or Attorney: Aster Solomon Anteneh on behalf of minor To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aster Solomon Anteneh on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PRESENT NAME: Betty Tadesse Andualem PROPOSED NAME: Bethlehem Tadesse Andualem THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 that includes the reasons for the 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: February 3, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

LEGAL NOTICES (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 12/25, 01/01/26, 01/08/26, 01/15/26 --------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU064955C Petitioner or Attorney: Megan Marie Cook AKA Megan M. Cook To All Interested Persons:

LEGAL NOTICES Petitioner Megan Marie Cook AKA Megan M. Cook filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PRESENT NAME: Megan Marie Cook AKA Megan M. Cook PROPOSED NAME: Clementine Marie Cook [first][middle][last] THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 that includes the reasons for the 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: January 27, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

www.sdvoice.info LEGAL NOTICES OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/26, 01/08/26

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ARTS & CULTURE In 2025 Black Culture Claimed Ownership Not Permission By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

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lack pop culture in 2025 did not chase attention. It set terms. Across music, television, film, fashion, and sports, Black creators tightened control over narrative, ownership, and meaning at a moment when the country itself felt unmoored. Hip hop provided the year’s clearest line of separation. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar did more than dominate playlists. It reset cultural boundaries. “They not like us” became shorthand for lineage, authorship, and accountability, repeated in crowds, locker rooms, and online spaces as a declaration rather than a slogan. The record carried the weight of history and the sharpness of confrontation, reinforcing hip hop’s original purpose as documentation and refusal. Kendrick’s presence in 2025 was not constant, but it was decisive. The work rejected false humility and cultural trespassing with lines that landed like verdicts. “I can’t fake humble just ’cause your ass is insecure” circulated as both lyric and posture, mirroring a broader mood across Black creative spaces. Hip hop did not soften itself for comfort. It drew lines. Southern rap reinforced that authority without explanation. Future continued to shape the emotional architecture of the genre, his influence evident in pacing, tone, and restraint across new releases. The music carried detachment, survival, and repetition as reality rather

than affectation. Killer Mike anchored Atlanta’s legacy in organizing and consequence, his words from earlier years still circulating with urgency: “I don’t believe in hope. I believe in action.” Megan Thee Stallion stood as one of 2025’s clearest examples of ownership without apology. Independent and visible, she rejected respectability politics while controlling her work outright. “I’m really just being myself, and that’s what people connect to” echoed across interviews and social media as both explanation and refusal.

R&B moved with intention rather than excess. SZA remained central to the genre’s emotional vocabulary, her work continuing to soundtrack contradiction, longing, and self-examination. Lyrics about uncertainty and self-worth circulated heavily, reflecting a collective fatigue that did not seek resolution on demand. Summer Walker leaned further into intimacy and boundary-setting, her work resisting polish in favor of truth. R&B in 2025 did not present healing as a finish line. It acknowledged the work was ongoing. Television reflected a similar confidence. Abbott Elementary continued to thrive by trusting Black specificity rather than flattening it. Its humor landed because it mirrored lived experience, not because it softened it. Lines about underfunded schools, burnout, and joy in the margins resonated widely without translation. Black audiences were not treated as a niche. They were treated as the center.

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in 2025 assumed its audience was informed, present, and deserving of complexity.

court, turning scrutiny into leverage and visibility into ownership. Her posture reflected a generational shift among Black women athletes who refused to shrink. Simone Biles remained one of the most influential figures in global sports, her insistence on self-preservation continuing to resonate. “I don’t owe anyone anything” circulated as both boundary and blueprint.

Fashion delivered one of the year’s most visible cultural statements. The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” centered Black dandyism, craftsmanship, and lineage. Co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, the night functioned as correction rather than costume. Tailoring, elegance, and experimentation were framed as inheritance, not exception. “Style is about intention,” a phrase long associated with Black designers, moved from subtext to thesis.

Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not ask to be understood. It stood where it was.

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Happy Holidays from Never By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

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he Never Leave One Behind organization (NLOB) were on their annual Joy to the World Merry Christmas tour last week. NLOB has been serving the community and beyond since 1987.

The Holiday giving got started when NLOB President Larry Price, aka Santa Claus, rented a U-Haul truck to pick up toys of Joy from generous donor Father Gus of the Church of Nativity, Tom Blake and staff. After gathering all the goodies LP then drops off the toys, bicycles and gift-cards at various locations in America's finest city.

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St. Stephen's Church of God in Christ on 5825 Imperial Ave was one of the blessed locations for some excitable kids that picked up some bicycles, toys, gift cards and some holiday cheer.

"We really appreciate them for allowing us to participate each year at such an awesome event,” NLOB President Larry Price shared.

The Robinson Group of Lemon Grove also benefited from the generosity of NLOB.

LP also had this to say about the support he receives from his many supporters, family and friends: "My wife Dr. Inez Reynolds-Price for supporting me.

NLOB were also allowed to send some 35 families to the big annual Nice Guys Christmas extravaganza in Balboa Park.

Mike Peckham, Jean Colarusso of Friends of the Poor org, Steve Williams, Pastor-Father Gus, Tom and Kathy Blake, BR and JR, Mike

AROUND TOWN

The Friends of Malcolm X Library Celebrate Kujichagulia By Olivia Clark Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer he Friends of Malcolm X Library hosted their 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration at the Malcolm X Library on Saturday, December 27. The afternoon celebration of day two of Kwanzaa, also known as Kujichagulia or “self-determination,” was filled with poetry, music, learning, crafts, and community. The day culminated in a lighting ceremony and the sharing of a meal.

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“The idea is to not only give individuals an opportunity to experience a cultural event, highlighting Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia, but also to incorporate how the library can help our community actually live out that Kujichagulia, that self-determination,” said Jen Lothridge, Secretary of the Friends of Malcolm X Library.

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Leave One Behind Orlando and his lovely wife Sarah, Pastor John Warren of the Voice & Viewpoint newspaper and Bishop McKinney for their unyielding support. A very special thanks to all the friends that I grew up with that believed in me.” NLOB also extended a helping hand to some of downtown's homeless and the Southeast SD flood victims with new clothes, gift cards and food. An anonymous donor said they will match any donation up to ten

thousand dollars for the third annual Johnnie Lee Gibson scholarship fund. For those who like to donate to the Johnnie Lee Gibson scholarship; www.neverleaveonebehind.org. PO Box 152344 SD Ca 921952344; Phone # 619-255-4134 "NLOB wants to thank everybody for making 2025 a very successful year. Thank you very much," LP shared.

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Charlie R. Johnson

Helen Grace Adams

Gretchen Yvette Pearson

Bernice West Butler

Jean Alexander

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Jimmy Ray Jackson

Bertha Mae Martin

Ursula Teresa Douglas-Grant

Betty Jean Fields

Hettie McGee

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Kathy Jo Jeffery

Linda Faye McDowell

Nhiy’je Davion Roberson

Marquice Wallace

Rosalind Vinson

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Patricia Etiolia Dantzler

Tommie Lee Taylor

Walter James Lucas Jr.

Anthony Lamar Petterson

Gladys Marie Edmundson Slater

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11/4/1946 11/25/2024

4/14/1954 12/15/2024

9/26/1965 12/18/2024

5/26/1938 9/26/2024

1/10/1923 12/9/2024

9/17/1929 12/8/2024

7/23/1950 12/23/2024

9/16/1963

1/2/2025

10/1/1966 12/8/2024

4/12/1956 12/15/2024

12/5/2002 12/4/2024

8/18/1969 12/16/2024

9/21/1931 12/7/2024

7/20/1948 12/25/2024

7/10/1974 12/31/2024

12/29/1982 1/8/2025

10/4/1952 12/25/2024

8/25/1922 11/29/2024

2/7/1957 12/19/2024

6/19/1949 1/17/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Elray Adkins SUNRISE SUNSET

Dassie Larue Standard

Jacqueline Ann Jones

Gregory Stewart

5/22/1934 12/29/2024

12/19/1954 1/19/2025

12/20/1956 1/21/2025

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Thomas James Reynolds, Jr.

Roosevelt Wilson

Edna Belle Thierry Robinson

John Thomas Dents

Amber Williams

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Johnny Douglas

Chanessa Carter

Ransey Clark

Patrick James Wafer

Walter Boyd Watson

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11/27/1938 1/28/2025

Sadie Jones

Freddie Calvin Alexander

Annie Cornelia Watson

Jean H. Norwood

Lee Ann Casey Smith

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8/18/1945 1/17/2025

3/8/1983

8/10/1987

1/29/2025

1/1/2025

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Marclina Haskins

6/13/1952 1/28/2025

1/13/1989 1/30/2025

8/20/1935

3/2/2025

9/14/1927

12/8/1950

8/5/1935

2/4/2025

2/6/2025

3/5/2025

4/24/1956 1/30/2025

7/22/1936 1/28/2025

6/12/1935 2/27/2025

3/17/1949 1/11/2025

9/27/1966 2/13/2025

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5/21/1957

3/1/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Howard Bernard Yoakum

Joshua Jamal Kirk

Stephen Keith Bowlin

Willie Thibodeaux Jr.

Norman Eugene Vance Sr.

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Tracy Renard Diggs

Billy J. Moreland, Sr.

Jean Morgan

Sonny Senelvyn Jones, Jr.

Christopher Allen Walker

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10/22/1947 3/13/2025

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Carmen Yvette Pamplin

Wendell Louis Parker, Jr.

Mildred Fay Lewis

Orned “Chicken” Gabriel

Ronald M. Scott

4/14/1955

3/5/2025

2/24/1959 12/23/2024

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11/7/1991 2/25/2025

3/7/2025

12/2/1940 3/14/2025

3/25/1965

3/3/2025

8/7/1940

3/4/2025

7/18/1971 3/23/2025

2/16/1965 3/27/2025

10/11/1976 4/5/2025

12/10/1946 4/13/2025

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Cornelius Wesley Marbury

Diane Thomas

Josiah Kamillus McNeill

Donald Ray Cook-Taylor

Veolis Carroll

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6/14/1932 2/19/2025

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2/24/1955

7/20/1955

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4/1/2005

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8/26/1950 4/13/2025

9/20/1956 4/14/2025

9/6/1957

3/30/2025

2/26/1945 4/11/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Shirley Blake

Leopole Garbutt

James Timothy Williams, Sr.

Geraldine Melbeta Edwards

Diane Waddell

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William Harrison Fife

Danny Joey Harvey II

Annie Rea Williams

Jessica Maria Scott

Pretretia Yvonne Hicks

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11/25/1948 5/17/2025

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Lorraine Herrod

Arthur Leon Dickey

Annie Mae Tweedy

Gurney Lindell Hoggard

Solomon Neal Jackson III

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Shatoya Tonson

Ronald Louis Clinton

Latrell Hamilton Minnis

Warren James Clewis, Jr.

Reverend Julius Roy Bennett

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5/8/2025

4/13/1956 4/23/2025

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10/30/1974 4/22/2025

6/5/1977

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12/18/1983 5/19/2025

5/13/1959 4/23/2025

4/30/1940 5/26/2025

3/9/1973

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8/3/1944

5/9/1938

3/6/1963

4/28/2025

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6/18/2025

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5/26/1951 5/16/2025

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11/28/1958 5/20/2025

4/17/1940 6/22/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Jeanne Denise Coleman

Benjamin Eugene Brockman II

Ricky Hall

Rachael Kennedy

Hadjah Muhammed

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Virda Mae Griffin

Deborah Ann (Roberts) Wiley

Billie G. Simmons

Flora Stella Moore

Lillie Mae West

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12/12/1930 7/7/2025

Otis Jones, Jr.

Yvonne Baker Williams

Marion Teresa Danielly

James Deck Hamilton, Jr.

Alicia Eugenia White Bell

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Yvonne Ann Carey

Lela Virginia Davis

Lanaer Young

Eric Benard Jackson

Gregory Waddell

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7/9/2025

6/21/1950 7/10/2025

3/1/1938

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12/25/1952 7/8/2025

2/18/1964 7/20/2025

8/23/1929

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2/7/1950

2/6/1928

7/14/2025

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6/20/1979 7/11/2025

5/24/1950 6/20/2025

12/28/1941 7/17/2025

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10/7/1975

7/4/2025

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2/22/1943 6/14/2025

2/6/1959

8/5/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

James Edward Kelly

Larry Payne Malone

Roderick Antonio Smith

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SUNRISE SUNSET 5/29/1970 7/23/2025

11/15/1950 8/16/2025

10/31/1943 8/24/2025

Charles Anderson Johnson

Rita Darlene Ansley

Robert Turner Covington

Elma Georgiabell Peterson

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

Earline Jiles White

Carl Wesley Coleman

Josephine Randolph

William L. Gibbs Jr.

Joseph Jesse Boroquez Jr.

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET 6/30/1937 9/16/2025

10/12/1957 8/29/2025

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

Novel Maurice Hunter, Sr.

Richard Jenkins

Freddie Bevelyn

Callie M. Burke

Geraldine C. Johnson

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET 3/1/1943

7/28/2025

James Carter Sr. SUNRISE SUNSET 9/20/1933

8/9/2025

2/11/1940 8/25/2025

3/14/1964

9/6/2025

10/17/1955 8/10/2025

10/28/1940 8/25/2025

12/1/1942 8/25/2025

12/7/1955 9/27/2025

3/28/1945 8/11/2025

1/29/1936 9/30/2025

Earnestine Ivory SUNRISE SUNSET

1/11/1932 7/20/2025

5/17/1948 9/21/2025

Sammie Marie Johnson SUNRISE SUNSET

5/8/1950

9/7/2003

6/8/1951

8/28/2025

9/11/2025

10/4/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Thomas Bernard Bell

Rosie Lee Ford

Lovetta Reverand

Robbie Jean Williams

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

9/8/1950 10/23/2025

12/22/1927 10/28/2025

Jennie Veronica McKissack

Theodis Mims

Bradley Amor Megginson

Betty Joyce Thigpen–Anderson

Toni Callahan

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

Mardelle Walker

Lena Mae Stewart

LaToya Nicole Holland-Thomas

Carolyn Jean Lambert

Joseph Leon Leakes, Jr.

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

Kenneth Wayne King

Ann L. Felder King

Roy Jean Randall Mason

Claud Smith

Lucy Prewitt Starkes

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

5/7/1944

10/8/2025

2/15/1924 9/27/2025

4/1/1924 11/15/2025

SUNRISE SUNSET 12/4/1951 11/6/2025

6/13/1969 10/13/2025

1/3/1948 10/30/2025

1/1/1945

8/30/2025

10/27/1926 11/16/2025

2/9/1948 10/14/2025

5/25/1962 10/29/2025

8/9/1979

11/7/2025

8/16/1945 11/24/2025

6/24/1949 10/31/2025

7/13/1960 11/3/2025

7/29/1936 11/14/2025

Ethel Mae Martin Bugg SUNRISE SUNSET

4/1/1952

11/3/2025

5/28/1962 11/17/2025

10/5/1936 11/24/2025

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Some of Those We Love and Lost in 2025 (In Order by Publication Date)

Augusta Sawyer

Reverend Jimmy Louis Fuller

Alyssha Kristina Kurup-Joseph

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

4/11/1932

11/1/2025

5/22/1941 12/5/2025

1/9/1987 10/31/2025

Kenneth Martin Walker, Sr.

Eugene Moore

SUNRISE SUNSET

SUNRISE SUNSET

10/23/1961 11/25/2025

4/5/1940 12/14/2025

At Voice & Viewpoint, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This Obituary Special is dedicated to honoring their memory and celebrating the moments that made their lives extraordinary. As part of this tribute, we share the following poem, a gentle reminder to cherish the time we have with those we hold dear. May these words bring comfort and reflection during this time of remembrance.

If Tomorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I’d tuck you in with love and care And softly pray your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time I’d watch you walk out the door, I’d treasure the moment, hug you tight, And wish you joy forevermore. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your laughter and your praise, I’d hold those sounds within my heart To brighten all my days.

But life is full of wonders, And tomorrow’s never clear, So let’s make the most of every day To show we hold each other dear. Take time to say “I love you,” To share a smile, a laugh, a kiss. Cherish every fleeting moment, For life is built on this. Though tomorrow isn’t promised, Today is ours to live. So let us fill it with kindness, And all the love we have to give.

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