Vol 66. No. 15 Thursday, April 8, 2026

By McKenzie Jackson

About 350 business professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, community members and youth gathered in Long Beach for Confluence Rising’s fifth annual Roots of Justice Convening, a forum focused on confronting hate and building more inclusive communities, schools and workplaces in California and across the country.

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By Barbara Smith

With the curtain set to rise on August Wilson’s enduring drama Fences at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, two of its leading actors—Dorian Missick and De’Adre Aziza—and their director, Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, recently offered a deeply personal look into the emotional core of Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece.

For actor Missick, the character he portrays, Troy Maxson, a former Negro League base-

ball star, is a product of his history. “Troy is a man who’s doing his best with the tools he has,” he explains. “He doesn’t have the language to be the type of father he would like to be, so he models the best and the worst of what he’s experienced.” For Missick, himself a father, that struggle hits close to home.

“The concept of even my relationship with my kids dissolving the way his does—it’s heartbreaking,” he admits. “He’s trying his best and can’t seem to get through. If he just knew better, he’d do better.”

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By Edith M. Lederer ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.” The resolution also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items — including artworks, monuments, museum pieces, documents and national archives — to their countries of origin without charge.

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The Trump administration has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, ratcheting up its pressure campaign against colleges and universities.

The Justice Department opened the investigations March 25 into possible discrimination at the medical schools of Stanford University, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego. Harmeet Dhillon, the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, announced the investigations on X.

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The conference, held at The Grand Long Beach Hotel in February and hosted by Confluence Rising — formerly the California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), featured a series of speakers and discussions. Lecia Brooks, a national civil rights expert, delivered the keynote address focused on the growing influence of extremist ideologies in the United States.

Christian supremacy ideology — the belief that Christians have a God-given right to control society and politics — is now a central theology of the country’s political Right, according to Brooks.

“Many Christian supremacists are dominionists,” said Brooks. “That is the theocratic idea that Christians are called by God to exercise

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The vote in the 193-member world body was 123-3, with 52 abstentions. Argentina, Israel and the United States were the three members voting against the resolution. The United Kingdom and all 27 members of the European Union were among those that abstained.

While the United States opposes the past wrongdoing of the transatlantic slave trade and all other forms of slavery, it “does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred,” deputy U.S. ambassador Dan Negrea said before the vote.

“The United States also strongly objects to the resolution’s attempt to rank crimes against humanity in any type of hierarchy,” he said. “The assertion that some crimes against humanity are less severe than others objectively diminishes the suffering of countless victims and survivors of other atrocities throughout history.”

In the United States, support for reparations gained momentum in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. However, the issue has been a difficult one and has been caught up in a broader conservative backlash over how race, history and inequality are handled in public institutions.

Unlike U.N. Security Council resolutions, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding but

dominion over every aspect of society — political and cultural institutions. This thing is real, and this thing is the biggest threat.”

Brooks, a former chief of staff at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), said Christian supremacy currently animates hate ideologies found in anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic groups. “If you count yourself as Christian, you need to reclaim this banner and turn it around,” she said.

Brooks, who has testified before Congress on “How to Stop White Supremacy,” broke down findings from the SPLC’s 2024 Year in Hate & Extremism report. According to the report, there are 1,371 hate and antigovernment groups in the United States, including 97 in California, and many are gaining influence in local, state and national government bodies. “There is no hierarchy in the attacks from dif-

are an important reflection of world opinion.

“Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, a key architect of the resolution, said before the vote.

“The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting,” he said. “Let it be recorded that when history beckoned, we did what was right for the memory of the millions who suffered the indignity of slavery.”

Mahama noted that the vote was taking place on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, honoring the memory of about 13 million African men, women and children enslaved over several centuries.

Diplomats applauded and some cheered the adoption of the resolution. The history of slavery and “its devastating consequences and long-lasting impacts” must never be forgotten, said British acting U.N. Ambassador James Kariuki, speaking on behalf of mainly Western nations, including some that enslaved Africans.

Western nations are committed to tackling the root causes that persist today, he said, pointing to racial discrimination, racism, xenophobia and intolerance. He said “the scourge of modern slavery” also must be addressed — trafficking, forced labor, sexual exploitation and forced criminality.

Cyprus’ deputy U.N. ambassador, Gabriella

ferent hate groups,” she said. “It’s all hate.”

Brooks said anti-Semitism is a central component of the White power movement. Anti-Muslim hate groups, she added, spread conspiracies portraying Muslims as a subversive threat. “These groups have a mix of racism and anti-immigrant ideas,” she said. “Anytime someone puts out one of these lies or conspiracy theories and you hear it, reject it. Stop it. This is up to each and every one of us.”

Brooks said anti-immigrant groups brand immigrants as criminals, “drains on society,” and cultural threats to the United States, while antiLGBTQ groups use demonizing rhetoric. Black people, she noted, remain the most frequent victims of race-based hate crimes. “The false belief that anti-Black racism no longer exists is a lie,” Brooks said. “Black people have always been the number one target of race-based hate crimes.”

Michaelidou, speaking on behalf of the EU, echoed the U.S. and U.K. on concerns about “the use of superlatives” that imply “a hierarchy among atrocity crimes.”

Michaelidou also cited the EU’s concern about the resolution’s “unbalanced interpretation of historical events” and legal references that are inaccurate or inconsistent with international law, including “suggestions of a retroactive application of international rules which was non-existent at the time and claims for reparations.”

The resolution “unequivocally condemns the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans, slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as the most inhumane and enduring injustice against humanity.”

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For Aziza, who plays Troy’s wife Rose, the role carries the weight of generations. “I pull from the women in my family who are all very strong,” she says. “Rose made a very pointed choice in 1939 by marrying Troy, a hardworking man with a larger-than-life personality… She’s definitely no victim.” Though Aziza describes herself as more of a “free spirit” than her character, she finds power in Rose’s endurance. “It’s a stronger choice to stay in something and see it out. I always welcome that kind of challenge.”

Both actors share a deep reverence for August Wilson. Aziza recalls seeing The Piano Lesson, another of Wilson’s American Century Cycle “decade plays” on Broadway as a child: “I was blown away seeing these people who I knew and understood. The spirit and energy felt like my family.” For Missick, Wilson’s work was his path into acting. “There are Shakespearean actors— and I’m a Wilsonian actor,” he offers with a grin. “His rhythm is baked into the Black community.”

Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg brings her own sensitivity and perspective to this production. The award-winning director has built a major reputation as one of our country’s leading interpreters of Wilson’s works and is returning to Fences nearly two decades after first directing it. “I wanted to start fresh,” she shares. “I wanted to tell a simple family story with authenticity and without sentiment,” drawing inspiration

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Through a series of investigations and executive actions, President Donald Trump has been ramping up scrutiny of universities he decries as overrun by liberal influence. His administration previously has targeted undergraduate admissions at selective colleges, demanding they collect data to show they are in line with a 2023 Supreme Court decision forbidding affirmative action in college admissions.

The investigations were reported first by The New York Times

In a letter to Ohio State, Dhillon wrote that the Justice Department was seeking any documents related to “the use or lack of use of race” in evaluating applicants. She said they were also seeking all applicant-level admissions data and any reviews by the school of admissions trends or outcomes by race.

A separate, five-page document details the records the government is seeking. It includes data on standardized test scores, information collected or inferred on race and ethnicity, and admissions decisions for each applicant going back to the incoming class that started in 2019.

UC San Diego said in a written statement that it was reviewing the notice from the Justice

One high school student said she was shocked by the number of hate groups. “It makes me fearful for my safety and also the safety of my peers,” she said.

Another student said, “I know youth are supposed to be the future, and we are supposed to do something to combat these things, but just seeing the sheer number is crazy to me. We need to figure out how to stop all of this.”

A third student, who is Mexican American, recalled a camp activity focused on hateful stereotypes. “These labels mean absolutely nothing,” he said. “There is a lot of hate in the world — don’t worry about it. You have other people around you. Let’s create a good environment.

In approving the resolution, the General Assembly affirms the importance of addressing the historical wrongs of slavery that promotes "justice, human rights, dignity and healing."

The resolution calls on U.N. member nations to engage in talks “on reparatory justice, including a full and formal apology, measures of restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction, guarantees of non-repetition and changes to laws, programs and services to address racism and systemic discrimination.”

It encourages voluntary contributions to promote education on the transatlantic slave trade and asks the African Union, the Caribbean Community and the Organization of American States to collaborate with U.N. bodies and other nations “on reparatory justice and reconciliation.”

from Wilson’s own admiration “for art that portrays Black life in all its richness and fullness.”

Especially compelling is the way Sonnenberg reframes the Maxson family. She sees them as “royalty in their neighborhood”—a working-class family elevated to the level of classic tragedy. Troy, in her view, is a tragic hero whose desire to protect his family can also isolate him. And noting that the cast of Fences is almost entirely male, Sonnenberg turns a vital lens to this character, ensuring her presence is fully realized. “Troy is the house,” she says, “but Rose is the home.” What keeps Fences relevant nearly forty years after its debut? “It’s the familiarity,” Aziza reflects. “The history of our language, our people—it feels like home.” Missick agrees: “Wilson tells stories about ordinary Black people living ordinary lives. Anyone can see themselves in it.”

Both performers also celebrate Wilson’s humor. “He’s great at celebrating Black joy,” Missick notes. “It sounds like my grandfather, the guys in the barbershop—these people I know.” Aziza ties it to cultural resilience: “We laugh to keep from crying. Despite despair, there’s always gratitude. That’s the richness of our spirit.”

Ultimately, the actors hope audiences see themselves reflected on stage. “People will watch this and feel that connection,” says Missick. “They’ll recognize a piece of their own story.” Aziza nods: “Flawed human beings doing the best they can— that’s all of us.” Fences runs from April 4 – May 3. For ticket information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.

Department. “UC San Diego is committed to fair processes in all of our programs and activities, including admissions, consistent with federal and state anti-discrimination laws,” the university said in a written statement.

Stanford School of Medicine spokesperson Cecilia Arradaza said it was reviewing the letter. “Stanford School of Medicine prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law,” Arradaza said in a written statement.

It was not immediately clear why the three medical schools were targeted.

The Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of affirmative action in admissions said colleges could still consider how race has shaped students’ lives if applicants share that information in their admissions essays. Trump has raised concerns that colleges and universities were using personal statements and other proxies to consider race, which he views as illegal discrimination.

Earlier this month, a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren’t considering race in admissions. A federal judge in Massachusetts is weighing their request to block the demand.

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION

OUR VOTE IS NOT A BLANK CHECK— WHAT BLACK WOMEN ARE REALLY SAYING

By Kellie Todd Griffin CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

Every election cycle, the conversation starts the same way. Campaigns announce their outreach. Candidates say our name. They show up at our churches, our sorority events, our community gatherings.

And then, too often, they govern like they forgot we existed. That pattern is why the data that was just released from the 2026 California Voter Index Baseline Survey stops me cold. It confirms what Black women in California have been saying for years: we are watching, we are engaged, and we are not yet sold.

Here’s what the numbers show: roughly one-third of Black women remain undecided, making it one of the largest response categories about who they’ll support in the June 2026 gubernatorial primary. It is a number that should shake every campaign headquarters in this state.

Let’s be clear: Black women are planning to vote. In this survey, 80.4% say they will definitely cast a ballot in June, and when you include likely voters, the number climbs to roughly 91%. We are showing up. The question is whether candidates have given us a compelling reason to show up for them.

Our 2025 State of Black Women in California report which captures the current state of Black women and girls across this state

tells a story that explains our measured pause at the ballot box. Black women are leading households, raising children, building businesses, holding up entire communities. We are California's backbone. And we are tired of being taken for granted.

The Governor’s race matters to Black women not as political theater, but as lived consequence.

Economic survival. Black women in California earn approximately 60 cents for every dollar paid to White men. For Black single mothers, it’s 56 cents. In 2022, while Black women earned an average of $54,000, White men were earning nearly $90,000. These aren't abstract statistics they are the reason Black mothers have to choose between rent and childcare.

Our Invisible Labor, Visible Struggles report released in March 2025 surveyed 452 employed Black women across California and found that 56% had experienced discrimination at work, with 70% reporting microaggressions. In 2023, only 54 Black women were promoted for every 100 men, the lowest promotion rate of any gender-race group in the state.

Over 80% of Black households in California are led by women who are the primary breadwinners. Black women are twice as likely to be unhoused as White women and Los Angeles County alone, home to more than 454,000 Black women, we are evicted at nearly double the rate of any other group.

Black women in California are 4 to 6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. Eighty percent of us have health insurance, and we are still sicker than our counterparts because the systems of care were not designed with us in mind.

Black women overwhelmingly voted for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by a 74.9-point margin. We know what we reject.

CUTTING COVERAGE OF DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS MEDS HITS

BLACK CALIFORNIANS HARDEST

By Rhonda M. Smith CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

California has always been seen as the land of vitality — sunshine, beaches, and wellness culture. But beneath that image is a growing public health crisis we cannot afford to ignore.

About 27% of Californians — are living with obesity. If trends continue, that number could surpass 40% by 2030. This is not a cosmetic issue. It is a chronic disease crisis with profound health and economic consequences.

And like most health crises in this country, it does not impact all communities equally.

Nearly 38% of Black adults in California – including 41% of Black women in the state – are obese or overweight. Because obesity is a precursor to many other conditions, Black Californians experience disproportionately high rates of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Black women are also more likely to be uninsured or underinsured and rely on our state’s health safety net. In fact, roughly 35% of Black women in our state depend on Medi-Cal for health coverage. For many Black households, access to preventive care, healthy food, safe environments for exercise, and consistent insurance coverage is already fragile. When evidence-based treatments become available, access to them should be expanded — not restricted.

That is why the state’s decision to eliminate Medi-Cal coverage for GLP-1 obesity medications is deeply concerning. This cut disproportionately impacts Black women and the families who depend on them and will widen health disparities for Black Californians even further.

Obesity is not a personal failure. It is a complex, chronic disease influenced by biology, environment, stress, trauma, and access to care.

GLP-1 medications have proven to be effective tools in helping patients reduce weight, lower cardiovascular risk, and prevent disease progression. For many Medi-Cal patients, these medications represent stability, hope, and measurable health improvement.

Removing coverage does not eliminate the disease. It simply eliminates access.

From a fiscal standpoint, this decision is shortsighted. Obesityrelated conditions account for a significant share of Medi-Cal spending. Investing in prevention and disease management is far more responsible than paying for emergency interventions, dialysis, amputations, heart attacks, and disability, especially in the era of HR1.

Preventing these complications is a far more responsible investment than absorbing the escalating costs of emergency care, advanced procedures, and long-term disability.

Public opinion reflects this reality. Voters across the political spectrum understand that disease prevention is more cost-effective and humane than treating preventable complications. A 2025 poll revealed that a majority of voters believe government health programs should cover obesity treatment, with 72% agreeing that coverage of these medicines under Medicare and Medicaid should be on a par with access under the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

Reinstating Medi-Cal coverage for GLP-1 medications is not about aesthetics or trends. It is about chronic disease management, health equity, and fiscal responsibility.

For the communities we serve, access to these medications has nothing to do with vanity and everything to do with health: reducing the risk of stroke, preventing diabetes complications, keeping individuals healthy enough to work, protecting seniors from cascading health decline, and ensuring that Black Californians are not once again left behind when effective care becomes available.

Rhonda M. Smith is the Executive Director of the California Black Health Network.

The question is what we will choose. Our endorsement is not a given. It must be earned.

At the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, we have spent the last several years translating Black women's lived experiences into policy language that candidates and lawmakers can actually act on. The roadmap is simple.

Candidates who want to earn the trust of Black women need to show up with:

Pay equity with teeth. Salary transparency is a start. Enforcement is the destination.

Affordable housing as a racial justice issue.

Maternal health investment. Being 4 to 6 times more likely to die in childbirth is not a fact of nature.

A real pipeline to leadership.

Economic mobility. We need skills, childcare support, mentorship, and a pathway to sustainable employment.

Black women are not a monolith, but our demands are shaped by a common set of realities.

We will find our candidate. I believe Black women will show up in force in June, as we always have for our families, for our daughters, for a California that finally works for all of us.

So, don’t show us your talking points. Show us your plan.

Kellie Todd Griffin is the President & CEO of the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute.

Letter to the Editor

March 31, 2026

President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Trump:

I write to inform you of my opposition to your unnecessary by-choice war with Iran. I request that you immediately declare total victory, end military operations, and withdraw US forces. This unnecessary war is unjustified and counterproductive to the immediate and long-term best interests of the American people and the economic well-being and security of our nation. The sooner you end the war, the sooner the increasing suffering and devastation it is inflicting on the Middle East and the rest of the world can be halted.

By signed copy of this letter to you I am asking my elected representatives to the federal government to advocate vigorously for the immediate end of the war and to oppose strongly all supplemental funding proposals to continue this ill-conceived war with Iran. Please do the right thing for the American people and end the war immediately.

Sincerely,

Joseph W. Watson

La Jolla, CA 92037

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Marietha

Gaython

SUNRISE

04/28/1939

SUNSET 03/02/2026

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Marietha Gayton, affectionately called “Precious” and “Nannie,” was born on April 28, 1939, in Bellville, Texas, to the late Delia and David Osborne. Marietha’s journey on earth was marked by her dedication to her Lord, family, and community. She was a beloved wife to the late Pastor Charles E. Gayton Sr. and a nurturing mother to Larry, Charles E. Jr., Ray, and Darrell Gayton, and their daughter Dionne Townsend.

Marietha attended public schools in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She continued her education in San Diego, attending San Diego City College and earning her bachelor’s degree from the Next Dimension School of Theology. She devoted her professional life to caring for others as a nurse, serving with the San Diego Health Association and later at Kaiser Permanente on Zion.

As a devout Christian and ordained Evangelist, Marietha’s life was a living sermon. Her ministry work included serving in the Southwest District Ministers Wife and Widows Auxiliary, President of the Sick and Shut-In Auxiliary, Sunday School Teacher, Evangelistic Team member, Noon Day Prayer Leader, Homeless Committee volunteer, Juvenile Hall Bible Teacher, and leading Bible studies throughout the community.

Marietha loved reading and studying the Bible. Known as a Fashionista, she enjoyed shopping, thrifting, working out, and Zumba. She also dedicated herself to feeding the homeless, living out her faith through acts of kindness and spreading joy.

Marietha was known for her faith-filled spirit, loving nature, and humor. She loved deeply, touching many hearts. As we celebrate her transition from earth to eternal life, we remember a woman whose prayers lifted hearts, whose presence brought comfort, and whose laughter filled rooms with joy. Let us honor her memory by living with the same faith, love, and joy she embodied.

Her journey ended on March 2, 2026, peacefully at home. Awaiting her were her parents, husband Charles E. Gayton Sr., sisters; Mary Bullard, Doris Osborne, Maggie Humphrey, and Tommie Johnson, brothers; Jack, Jewel, Henry, and Elmer Charles Osborne, and sons; Larry and Charles E. Gayton Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Dionne Townsend (Tonny), son Ray Gayton, sister-in-law Vivian Osborne of Houston, Texas, daughter-inlaw Carol B. Gayton, grandchildren; Ariel Townsend, Dalmeashia Z. Gayton, and Charles E. Gayton III, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and dear friends.

Marietha’s life was a testament to unwavering faith and love.

BLACK HISTORY

1898

PAUL ROBESON IS BORN

Jennifer

Smith

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There was a beautiful, gracious light that embodied the complete witness and embrace of the pure love of God. The name of this radiant light was Jennifer Jennifer Jane Smith (Robson) was born on April 11, 1950, in San Diego, California, the eleventh child of Mack and Darphelia Robson. Raised in the rural Otay neighborhood of Chula Vista, “Jenny” as she was affectionately called, developed a deep love for teaching the Word of God at a very young age.

In 1977, she was saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost at Community House of Prayer Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Pastor O. B. Bennett. From that moment forward, Jennifer dedicated her life to serving the Lord with unwavering faith and commitment.

In her early years of ministry, she became a primary Sunday School teacher and founded a children’s Bible study known as “The Good News Club” at a community center in the Otay neighborhood where she was raised. Jennifer often expressed that her children were her first ministry. Her desire to raise them in a way that pleased the Lord extended beyond her home, as she became a spiritual mother to many young people throughout her life.

Jennifer was a faithful and devoted witness for Christ. Whether ministering at the VA Hospital, serving as a surrogate mother, friend, and counselor, or interceding in prayer, she consistently demonstrated the unconditional love and grace of God. Her life was a testimony of compassion, strength, and unwavering faith.

Her favorite scripture was Psalm 30:5: “For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” This scripture reflected how she lived—always trusting God for joy beyond every trial.

Jennifer passed away on March 25, 2026. She lived, loved, and served God wholeheartedly. Her presence was a blessing, her love was genuine, and her legacy will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Though we will miss her deeply, we rejoice knowing her life was well-lived and pleasing to God.

Jennifer leaves to cherish her memory her four children; Alex Cartwright (Blanca), Darphelia Lowe, Thomas Smith Jr., and Moniqua Smith, her special daughter Evangelist Vera Bryant, her siblings; Shirley Robson, Elder Mark Robson, Joyce Deaner, and Helen Robson, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

POLITICAL PLAYBACK: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

Paul Robeson, born in Princeton, New Jersey in 1898, is often lauded as the true Renaissance Man of the 20th century. Not only was he a talented singer, actor, and athlete; Robeson was a cultural scholar and political activist. One of the first Black students to be admitted to Rutgers University, Robeson briefly worked as a lawyer before turning his focus to a widely successful acting career. Known for his outspokenness and stance against injustice, allegations that Robeson was a Communist nearly ruined his reputation. He passed away in 1976 at 77 years old.

1950

JUANITA HALL WINS

TONY AWARD

Poll: Black Californians Overwhelmingly Disapprove of Federal Immigration Policies

Black Californians overwhelmingly disapprove of federal immigration policies, reflecting broader concerns about civil rights and enforcement practices, according to a new statewide survey. The poll, conducted by the Berkeley IGS Poll, found strong opposition to immigration policies under President Donald Trump across multiple demographic groups, including Black voters.

On April 9, 1950 Juanita Hall made history as the first Black actor to win a Tony Award for her role in Rodgers and Hammerstein's production of South Pacific. She performed over 1,900 shows at The Majestic Theater in New York City as “Bloody Mary,” for which she received the award for Best Actress in a Featured Role. Hall continued to dazzle audiences with her stage presence in many Broadway shows, films, and live musical performances until she had to stop performing due to poor health. She passed away at 66 in 1968.

Overall, 64% of California voters disapprove of the administration’s immigration policies, with 57% saying they strongly disapprove. Among Black voters, concerns about detention are widespread, with about half reporting they are very or somewhat worried that they, a family member or a close friend could be detained.

The survey also found broad skepticism toward federal immigration agencies. Six in ten voters statewide said they have little or no trust in agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol to fairly enforce immigration laws.

Large majorities of voters oppose key enforcement tactics. About 79% said immigration agents should not be allowed to enter homes without a judge-approved warrant, while two in three oppose agents wearing masks while on duty. The poll revealed deep partisan divides. While most Democrats and independent voters disapprove of federal immigration policies, large majorities of Republicans support them.

The survey was conducted March 9 to 15 among 5,109 registered voters in California.

California Black Health Network Announces Virtual Conference

The California Black Health Network (CBHN) will host a virtual Behavioral and Mental Health Conference on May 13, bringing together health experts, advocates and policymakers to address some of the most pressing — and often overlooked — mental health challenges affecting Black communities.

Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the half-day conference will focus on rising levels of toxic stress, suicide among Black men and boys, and increasing rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as White Americans to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to national data cited by organizers.

“Black communities continue to shoulder disproportionate mental health burdens that are rooted in systemic inequities, trauma, and limited access to culturally competent care. This conference is designed to shine a light on these disparities while elevating actionable solutions and pathways toward wellness,” said CBHN Executive Director Rhonda Smith.

Organizers say the conference, held during Mental Health Awareness Month, will explore the connections between chronic stress, behavioral health and cognitive decline while offering culturally relevant strategies for prevention, healing and resilience.

Founded more than 40 years ago, CBHN is the only Black-led statewide organization focused on advancing health equity for Black Californians through policy advocacy, health education and community engagement. Registration is currently open. https://bit.ly/ CBHN-VBMHC2026

On April 2 in Inyo County, Gov. Gavin Newsom joined tribal leaders to mark a milestone in California’s push to expand internet access: the first Native community in the state connected to high-speed broadband through its growing public network.

“We’re not just talking about closing the digital divide — we’re doing it. California is delivering fast, reliable, and affordable internet to communities across the state,” Newsom said.

Still, gaps remain. Nearly 5% of California households lack broadband access, with disparities most pronounced in rural and tribal regions — the very communities projects like the Bishop connection aim to reach. Income also plays a significant role: about 20% of households earning under $20,000 annually remain offline, compared with fewer than 3% of those earning over $75,000.

The report underscores that building infrastructure alone is not enough. Addressing affordability, digital literacy, and geographic barriers will be key to ensuring equitable access.

ACKPACKS AND SMILE

Community Drive Brings Help and Hope

By CW, The Freelancer

The spirit of giving was on full display as It Takes a Village Community Organization hosted its 2026 Spring Backpack Drive in San Diego at John F Kennedy Neighborhood Park, providing essential items to families in need. The event offered free backpacks, hygiene supplies, and snacks, creating both relief and joy for dozens of children in the community.

Led by CEO Malika Hollins, the organization focuses on meeting both practical and seasonal needs for local youth. Hollins explained the timing behind the initiative, emphasizing its impact. “The organization gave out about 80 backpacks and the reason for doing the backpack drive at this time of year is a great way for kids to come back from spring break with a new backpack to end the year and also get them through the summer,” she said.

President Porsche Wingate echoed that sentiment, highlighting the emotional impact of the day. “I am happy that

Make Way for the King: A

Palm Sunday Filled with Praise and

By CW, The Freelancer

The spirit of celebration and reverence filled City of Praise on March 29, 2026, as the congregation gathered for its Palm Sunday concert, “Make Way for the King.” Located on Campo Road in Spring Valley, the church came alive with a six-song selection that had attendees on their feet, clapping and immersed in worship.

we were able to reach the community today and spread the love, it was great seeing a lot of kids leave better than they came,” she shared.

Families gathered, children smiled, and volunteers worked tirelessly to

ensure each child received support. Looking ahead, the organization plans to host the event again in spring 2027, aiming to create another avenue of effective change and expand its impact within the community.

As local needs continue to grow, how can more organizations step up to make a lasting difference?

Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Stephen M. Brunson and Co-Pastor Angela M. Brunson, the choir delivered a powerful musical experience that resonated throughout the sanctuary. Each note carried a sense of purpose, drawing the audience into a shared moment of faith and reflection.

“Today’s Palm Sunday concert was more than just music, it was a moment of worship, unity, and reflection,” Bishop Brunson said. “Our choir poured their hearts into every note, and we’re grateful to share a message of hope with our community.”

As voices rose in unison, reminder of behind the

In a world could moments bring communities

Community Comes Together for EASTER FUN at

Skyline Park

By CW, The Freelancer

On April 4, 2026, families gathered at Skyline Park in San Diego for a funfilled Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Social Clubs of San Diego and the Car Club of San Diego in partnership with Skyline Park and Recreation. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and brought togeth er over 200 people from the community.

From the moment the event started, the park was full of excitement. Kids and fami lies enjoyed meeting the Easter Bunny, taking photos, and joining in on different activi ties. There was face painting, games, and plenty of prizes that kept the children smiling throughout the morning.

Some of the most popular activities included sack races and jumpers, where kids l aughed and played together. A live DJ helped

keep the energy up with music that had people dancing and enjoying the moment. The photo booth was also a big hit, giving families a chance to capture fun memories from the day.

Community members shared a special thanks to several groups who helped make the event possible, including Dem Rare Diamonds SC, Benevolent Beautiez SC, Lady Knights SC, Fine as Wine SC, Lady Dragonfly’s SC, Simply Xqusite SC, Black Widow, Boss Dogs and The Finest Car Club Southeast. Their support played a big part in bringing everything together.

The turnout showed how much the community values events like this. People didn’t just come for the egg hunt; they came to spend time together and enjoy a positive space filled with kindness and connection. Overall, the event was more than just a celebration. It was a reminder of what can happen when people come together to support one another and create something meaningful for families and children.

As a Black woman expecting, or currently with a baby, you deserve the best care possible. Despite the same levels of education, insurance coverage, and preventive care, Black women are 4 times more likely than White women to die during pregnancy and their babies are over 60 percent more likely to be born premature. This is due to racial bias. This is not acceptable. Join us in our efforts to improve birth and maternal health outcomes for all African-American families in San Diego County. Learn more about available programs and resources that protect and support pregnant women, families, and babies: • Black Infant Health Program • Central: 619-266-7466 | North County: 760-231-1887 Visit BlackLegacyNowSD.com

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Here’s What to Know About BA. 3.2

By Brenda Goodman, CNN

Ah eavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children,scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults.

Rather, experts say the fact that the virus is breaking with its pattern of being a menace, primarily, of older adults is a telling detail. It’s something to study and understand so that scientists can better predict the behavior of this ever-evolving virus.

seems to have happened in this case.

Although Covid-19 is circulating at a very low level right now, the US is just starting to contend with this sleeper branch of the Omicron family tree, a variant called BA.3.2, which has been nicknamed “Cicada,” after the insect’s ability to disappear and then reemerge after years underground.

This variant has been spotted in 23 countries and in wastewater from 25 US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which quietly published a report on the virus last month.

Current vaccines are still believed to offer some protection, and scientists say that the new variant is so “meh” in terms of the trouble it’s been causing that it’s not even clear whether we need to update the shots to better protect against it.

“At the moment, with previous immunity and previous vaccination, we’re not seeing any sign of increasing hospitalization and death” – and besides that, Oliveira said, it doesn’t seem like the public has a big appetite for a new vaccination campaign.

Cicada’s disappearing routine

When Omicron swept the globe in late 2021, genetic testing picked up five primary branches of its family tree. Four of those branches have since driven waves of infections around the world.

But one, dubbed BA.3, was an exception. It was first detected in 2022 but then mysteriously went silent.

Scientists think that for two years, BA.3 infected a single person who didn’t have enough immune function to completely fight it off, Gregory said. These kinds of chronic infections are a prolonged war between the virus and the immune system, in which the body exerts pressure on the virus that makes it constantly change. In some cases, after a long-term infection, the virus is able to re-emerge and begin to circulate again, as

BA.3.2 has 53 changes to its spike – the part that docks onto cells – compared with BA.3 and roughly 70 mutations compared with the original coronavirus that emerged in 2019. Its numerous changes might help it slip past the immunity created by past infections and vaccination, but unlike other highly mutated variants of SARS-CoV-2, this one hasn’t shown any signs of global dominance.

Somewhere along the way, BA.3.2 lost its ability to bind tightly to ACE-2 receptors on cells, the doorways the virus needs to go through to cause infections.

Infecting kids ‘quite efficiently’

A lack of genetic sequencing of Covid-19 viruses makes it difficult to interpret patterns in spread. But one interesting thing has leapt out of the data: This variant seems to be better at infecting kids than adults.

“One thing that we found is that the BA.3.2 seems to infect children – not infants but children between 3 and 15 years old – quite efficiently, which we do not know why yet,” said Oliveira, from South Africa.

An analysis of data from New York City, from variant sleuth Ryan Hisner, shows that kids are about five times more likely to be infected by BA.3.2 compared with other variants, although BA.3.2 still represents a minority of variants in the mix there.

There are a number of theories about why. Oliveira said he believes that BA.3.2 is better at infecting kids because their immune protection from vaccines and past infections wanes more quickly than that of adults. Each vaccine and each infection helps diversify a person’s immune response so they’re better equipped to take on the next variant of the same virus – no matter how different it looks.

“Immune histories kind of hedge against viral evolution a little bit better,” he said. Kids just don’t have much of an immune history as adults, so their toolbox is more limited when they have to deal with it the next time.

EDUCATION

San Diego City College Nursing Program Awarded Nearly $2 Million in State Grant

San Diego City College’s Nursing Education Program has been awarded $1,967,885 through Round 2 of the Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure (RNI) Program Grant, issued by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Workforce and Economic Development Division.

The highly competitive statewide grant supports efforts to expand nursing education capacity and address critical health care workforce shortages across California.

The RNI initiative is designed to strengthen nursing program infrastructure, foster innovation, and increase the number of qualified graduates entering the workforce.

San Diego City College was among 48 community colleges that applied for funding, reflecting more than $66 million in requests statewide and highlighting the urgent need for investment in nursing education.

“This funding represents a transformative investment in our students, our program, and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Dometrives Armstrong, associate dean of Nursing Education. “With this support, we will continue to expand access, strengthen

our training infrastructure, and prepare the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled nurses ready to meet California’s health care needs.”

The grant will support program expansion, enhanced learning environments and strategic partnerships that improve student outcomes and workforce readiness. Funding is expected to begin July 1, pending final approval by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

San Diego City College’s Nursing Program remains committed to advancing equity in health care education and increasing opportunities for students to pursue high-demand careers in nursing.

Community Conversation Explores Pros and Cons of AI

By Mya Trujilo Courtesy of The Washington Informer

In an increasingly digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into everything from health care to education, and thus organizations are working to discuss how it affects access, opportunity, and the environment.

The Washington Informer hosted a virtual panel Jan. 14, moderated by the CEO of Black Meta Agency, Howard Jean, focusing on ethical practices and the benefits of AI. The afternoon conversation featured leaders, innovators and advocates, including: Liz CourquetLesaulnier, managing editor of Word In Black; Marlon Avery, vice president of applied AI at JP Morgan; Taylor Frazier McCollum, an activist with the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) who has led the public opposition against the proposed Landover data center; Eric Brown Jr., a senior solutions engineer working with generative AI at Microsoft; and Sydney Goitia-Dora, the editor-in-chief at Howard University’s newspaper The Hilltop.

“I think that as a community, it’s important to be able to hold two truths,” Brown Jr. said during the conversation. “This is definitely a tool that can change generations, but at the same time, if not intentional about it, it can widen the gaps that already exist.”

The term “artificial intelligence” was coined by John McCarthy in 1955 when proposing a workshop exploring the potential development of machines that could mimic human intelligence. While advancements were made throughout the years in the medical, robotics and automotive sectors, such technology as AI assistants became more mainstream in the 2010s, especially after Apple launched Siri with the iPhone 4S in 2011.

As the tool became more normalized in dayto-day operations, text-to-image technologies erupted, catalyzing the boom in generative AI systems, specifically large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Sora. These systems are trained on enormous datasets and designed to understand and generate human-like text. Because training LLMs requires thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs), they consume a vast amount of energy.

Although AI is capable of driving positive change in science, economics, entertainment and more, such extensive innovation necessitates the construction of hyperscale data cen-

ters, which guzzle resources and come with concerning environmental implications if not properly regulated or thoroughly studied.

“Studies haven’t been done for the long-term impacts of data centers being in our communities, so it’s [teetering] on how you ethically expand AI,” Frazier McCollum said. “I just

think we need to wait for all sides of the coin. I think we can’t just say, ‘let’s go forward with these hyperscale data centers because it’s gonna make us trillions of dollars.’”

AI’s

High Energy Demand

According to Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index Report, generative AI garnered $33.9 billion in private investments worldwide, increasing by 18.7% from 2023 to 2024. The Brookings Institution reported that in 2023, data centers consumed approximately 4.4% of the United States’ electricity, and AI is expected to account for nearly 21% of the world’s energy usage by 2030.

Energy production and consumption are directly correlated to driving climate change, as they are responsible for 75% of greenhouse gas emissions, and AI systems were potentially responsible for 32.6 to 79.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, according to research published in December 2025.

Such a high demand for resources, which in turn increases utility bills, has caused people to be wary of AI and the data centers that come with it.

“It’s consistently a split of people wanting to learn it and integrate it, and you have people who are… standoffish with everything,” Avery said.

He continued to refer to these systems as the treadmill for the AI-centric workforce that he predicts the world will soon live and work in. He stated that the beautiful side of a treadmill, and in turn artificial intelligence, is that it allows a user to adjust their speed and pace themselves when using it.

While consumers can use AI at the speed and complexity of their choosing, able to control the momentum, experts note systems developers or those in charge of approving and constructing the data centers they require should also pace themselves when doing so, taking into account all the implications such technology brings to society and the planet.

“AI on its own is not going to close the equi ty gap,” Brown Jr. said. “It really takes inten tional design, and without that intentional design in people, human intelligence being able to advocate, AI can scale inequities that already exist.”

Ensuring Responsible AI Usage and Data Center Development

Since July 2024, when the company xAI installed a data center in South Memphis, cases of asthma and respiratory illness have increased due to excessive pollution.

Boxtown, where the structure is located, was also once home to the Allen Fossil Plant, which left behind large quantities of toxic coal ash after its demolition in 2018 and continued contributing to the region’s vulnerable air quality.

If data centers are continuously built in vulnerable communities without regulations safeguarding the environment, the consequences could be detrimental to people’s health. According to a review of LLMs’ energy demand, one search on ChatGPT requires 25 times more energy than a Google search, and if every Google search used generative AI, the annual electricity consumption would equal that of Ireland’s.

“I think there’s ways that we can use it and to make our jobs easier, but also, if I know that this could potentially kill my people because the data centers are being put in Black communities or close by, do I really need to use this to write an email to somebody?”

Courquet-Lesaulnier said during the discussion. “Whatever it is, we have to remember that people have to be involved.”

Goitia-Dora believes that if people are thoroughly educated on how to ethically use AI, then there’s a benefit in taking advantage of it as a tool. She was once skeptical of using it, but after accepting that artificial intelligence is unavoidable in this day and age, she became determined to learn more to try and understand how to use it responsibly.

think critically for them is one of the most dangerous aspects of the technology, and would like certifications or tests to be put in place that determine whether or not a person can access artificial intelligence systems.

“So it is kind of an individual choice, but as a community, we need to be doing our part in terms of educating people, researching people who are at the forefront of AI so that no one is left in the dark,” Goitia-Dora said. “I think just ignoring it and saying this is something bad isn’t going to be the solution.”

A handful of leaders across the nation believe that more extensive research looking into the impacts of AI and data centers is crucial before moving forward with development.

Legislation has passed in states like California, Maryland and New Jersey requiring the execution of studies analyzing data centers’ impacts on energy costs, the environment and the economy. Access to such information will potentially help foster more responsible AI usage and data center developments.

Frazier McCollum intends to continue the fight alongside other residents in Prince George’s County against the proposed Landover data center, pushing for equitable and effective development throughout the region.

“We only have one planet,” she told The Informer, “so we really have to cherish what we have.”

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice Case Number

26CU017380C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Zachary and Saba Danford

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Zachary and Saba Danford

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME:

Deen Yusef Araya Danford

PROPOSED NAME:

Hazma Deen Araya Danford [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.

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a. Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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 ti6mely 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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 04/09, 04/16, 04/23, 04/30 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Case Number 26CU016034C

Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. 185615

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Grace Elizabeth ShiwmangalAlfaro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Grace Elizabeth ShiwmangalAlfaro

PROPOSED NAME: Nirvana Shiwmangal

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

a. Date: May 12, 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 ti6mely 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.

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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 04/02, 04/09, 04/16, 04/23

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU015970C

Petitioner or Attorney: Aster Solomon Anteneh on behalf a minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aster Solomon Anteneh on behalf a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Bethlehem Tadesse Andualem

PROPOSED NAME: Betty 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

a. Date: May 12, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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 ti6mely 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.

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 04/02, 04/09, 04/16, 04/23

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU015321C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Judith Ann Bynnom AKA

Judith Ann Bledsoe AKA

Judith Ann Major

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Judith Ann Bynnom AKA

Judith Ann Bledsoe AKA

Judith Ann Major filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME:

a.

Judith Ann Bynnom AKA

Judith Ann Bledsoe AKA

Judith Ann Major

PROPOSED NAME:

Judith Ann Bynnom [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

a. Date: May 11, 2026

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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 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 ti6mely 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 04/02, 04/09, 04/16, 04/23

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice

Case Number

26CU011890C

Petitioner or Attorney: Chyenne Cierra Diaz, Rodney Christopher Diaz Jr.

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Chyenne Cierra Diaz, Rodney Christopher Diaz Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Chyenne Cierra Diaz

PROPOSED NAME: Chyenne Cierra Shadow

b. PRESENT NAME: Rodney Christopher Diaz Jr.

PROPOSED NAME: Red Shadow

c. PRESENT NAME: Kindelyn Lucy Diaz

PROPOSED NAME: Kindelyn Lucy Shadow

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 a. Date: May 4, 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 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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 03/26, 04/02, 04/09, 04/16

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

250 E Main St. El Cajon, CA 92020 North County Division Case Number 26CU012602C

Petitioner or Attorney: Simone Arthur Karyakos

PROPOSED NAME: Simone Dawood

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

a. Date: April 23, 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 OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the

SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

A certified copy of Decree

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security

The court will review the documents filed as of the date

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

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Simone Arthur Karyakos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Simone Arthur Karyakos

Brings Smiles to San Diego Kids

By CW, The Freelancer

Families gathered at Memorial Park on Ocean View Boulevard in San Diego on April 4th from noon to 3:00 p.m. for a day filled with fun, laughter, and communi ty spirit during the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Partners Outreach Organization.

Kids of all ages spread out across the park, searching for colorful eggs hidden in the grass. Along with the egg hunt, families enjoyed free food, games, jumpers, and raffles, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attended.

Jessie Wilson, Founder and President of Partners Outreach Organization, said the event was a success. “Our main goal is to serve the children of San Diego, and today I feel we did that,” Wilson shared. “We gave away over 3,000 eggs, a couple hundred dollars in cash, and most importantly, the kids had a great time.”

Wilson also expressed appreciation for the many groups that helped make the event possible. Special thanks were given to Divas 2 Die 4 SC, Official Game Changers SC, Rare Ladies SC, Tru to Tha Fact SC, Lady Violators, Certified Ladiez SC, Lady Knights SC, and Knock It Off SC for their support and contributions.

Events like this show how strong a community can be when people come togeth er for a positive cause. For many families, it was more than just an egg hunt. It was a chance to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

What other ways can local groups come together to support and uplift children in the community?

39th Annual Outstanding African American Educators and Community Members Awards Breakfast

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. hosted its 39th Annual Outstanding African American Educators and Community Members Awards Breakfast at the beautiful Parma Payne Alumni Center on the campus of San Diego State University. Nine distin guished African American educators and one community leader were honored for their dedication, guidance, and leadership in shaping the lives of students and families throughout our region, as well as for their service to the greater community.

We were proud to recognize the following 2026 honorees:

• Myeshia “My” Abdul - Hakeem, San Diego Women Inc.

• Dr. Carol Battle, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

• Di ana Dent, Delta Upsilon Chapter, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated

• Dr. Stephen A. Dorsey, San Diego Unified School District

• B engy G. Ellison, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Incorporated

• Dr. Shawntanet Jara, San Diego County Office of Education

• Willie Neil, San Diego Unified School District

• Ebonee Weathers, San Diego Unified School District

• RyanAnthony Mahan, CEO, Barely See the Beach

The breakfast was a beautiful celebration, bringing together community members to honor the accomplishments and hard work of these outstanding individuals. Dr. Debra McClaren, Delta Upsilon President, warmly welcomed attendees. Cheryl McClellan, Far West Regional Director of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, presented special commendations to the honorees. Dr. Monica Loyce-Arterberry and Dr. Shawna Codrington served as presenters for the occasion.

We extend our gratitude to the elected officials in attendance, including Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Assembly Member Dr. Lashae Sharp - Collins, and other distinguished school leaders. Guests also enjoyed exceptional musical performances by the School of Creative and Performing Arts jazz band.

“Sanctified in Swing”: A Night That Left Me Proud and Breathless

By Anthony Smith

So me nights, you enter a theatre curious… and leave transformed. Saturday at Spacebar Café and Wine Bistro in La Mesa was one of those nights—and I was proud to be there.

I arrived with no expectations, just a soldout house and a quiet hope. What unfolded was far beyond hope: a living, breathing collision of music, poetry, and spirit that held every person in the room in awe.

The Ira Aldridge Repertory Players’ “Sanctified in Swing” was more than a show—it was a sacred experience.

At the heart of the evening was Defying Physics. The velvet-smooth, soul-wrapped voice of Roosevelt Carter on “Where Is the Love” delivered a heart-wrenching, intoxicating emotion that had the audience leaning forward, feeling every syllable, every pause, every sigh. Paired with the luminous, jazzy, and commanding voice of Leslie Green, whose arrangement of “Don’t Mean a Thing When You Ain’t Got That Thing” danced effortlessly between improvisation and precision, the stage became a playground of sound, harmony, and energy. Their voices didn’t just harmonize—they collided, lifted, and electrified the room. Moments of swaying gave way to breathless silence, because what we were hearing was rare. Sacred.

Guiding the evening with grace and warmth was Rene Minniefee, whose presence as Master of Ceremonies threaded the night together with elegance and intention.

And then there was Cherie McCarey, whose reading of Calvin Manson’s excerpt from When the Ocean Calls Your Name was extraordinary, every word resonating with weight, tenderness, and truth.

Calvin Manson, founder and Artistic Director of the Ira Aldridge Repertory Players, award-winning playwright, and Master Storyteller, defied the laws of physics that night. His spoken word intertwined seamlessly with

Roosevelt’s soul and Leslie’s jazz, creating moments that felt larger than life, moments that made you believe that music, poetry, and spirit could merge into one transcendent experience.

Beyond the brilliance on stage, the night served a higher purpose: a portion of proceeds supports Arts in Lemon Grove through the Lemon Grove Arts Collective, turning everyday spaces into shared stories and connecting the community through creativity. By the final note, strangers felt like family, performance became communion, and a night out became unforgettable. I walked in with no expectations—and walked out, like everyone else, proud, moved, and amazed.