Vol 66 No. 24 Thursday, June 11, 2026

California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

UCLA Report Exposes Deepening Economic Instability for Black Californians

Black Californians saw a sharp rise in unemployment and worsening job stability between 2024 and 2025, according to a May 2026 report from the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies’ Black Policy Project. The report links the shift to federal funding rollbacks, public sector job losses, reduced diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and a broader economic slowdown.

Using Current Population Survey data, the analysis found Black unemployment increased from 5.6% in 2024 to 7.5% in 2025. That marked the largest one-year increase among racial and ethnic groups in California. That downturn left Black workers facing double the unemployment rate of White Californians by the end of the reporting period.

The report shows the impact was not evenly dis-

tributed. Black women experienced a steep rise in unemployment, from 3.5% to 7.1%. Collegeeducated Black women saw one of the most dramatic increases, with unemployment rising from 2.7% to 8.5%. Black men also remained under pressure, with unemployment holding at elevated levels, including 15.9% among those without a high school diploma.

Overall employment levels changed only slightly, but the report said those numbers masked deeper shifts in job quality. Black women’s employment rate fell by about 6 percentage points, while Black men’s employment rose by about 5 percentage points, driven in part by increased part-time work rather than stable fulltime positions with benefits.

A key concern in the report is the rise in involuntary part-time work. Among Black Californians, it increased from 39% to 49%, the largest jump of any group. College-educated Black men saw particularly sharp growth in involuntary part-time employment, rising by nearly 30 percentage points.

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“Whites Only” Signs Were Haunting

Reminders

of America’s Racism

“No dogs, no Negros, no Mexicans.” “Colored served in rear.” “For whites only.”

It’s the type of signage that hung from the doors and windows of establishments across much of the American South for many years.

The words, like screaming headlines from Page One of a broadsheet newspaper, were the most visible, daily reminder of the subordinate status of Black people who lived life alongside and yet separate from people who, regardless of class, were considered white.

After the Civil War, and upon the collapse of Reconstruction, the Jim Crow system of public etiquette and laws regulated the free movement of both Black and white people for generations until the civil rights movement began chipping away at legalized racial discrimination.

The Jim Crow system was undergirded by beliefs that formerly enslaved Black people and their descendants were inferior to white people in fundamental ways, including intelligence,

morality and behavior. Allowing white and Black people to coexist as equals, the system’s supporters believed, might encourage interracial sexual relations and spur the rise of an abominable race that would destroy the racial purity of the nation’s superior white populace.

Spatial segregation first was culturally accepted, then enforced violently or through threat of re-enslavement via incarceration. After the 1896 Supreme Court decision Plessy v. Ferguson established the “separate but equal” doctrine, Jim Crow segregation signs were more statutory than strongly worded warnings.

Ritualized humiliation became constitutional subjugation. Railway cars, buses, water fountains, restrooms, hotels, lunch counters and swimming pools were among a long list of the public facilities segregated by signage. Black people were forced to use substandard facilities. Schools, churches and cemeteries had long been racially divided. By design, it kept many Black men away from white women and stripped Black people of their dignity, sense of citizenship and social and political belonging.

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NEVER LEAVE ONE BEHIND AWARDS STUDENTS WITH THE JOHNNIE LEE GIBSON

14 Outstanding Students were recognized at the third annual

SCHOLARSHIP

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TO ADVANCE FINANCIAL EDUCATION NATIONWIDE

The Church Of God In Christ, Inc. (COGIC), the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States, today announced a multi-year partnership with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing. Building on years of collaboration, the new partnership brings together Thrivent’s purpose-based advice and generosity with COGIC’s national church network. Through this partnership, Thrivent will provide a virtual, faith-based financial education curriculum to COGIC members and provide charitable giving support, including matched giving and a future endowment, to strengthen stewardship across the denomination.

Waiting Lists for Child Care Assistance Nearly Doubled

The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the number of children placed on waiting lists for federally funded child care assistance nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025 — and that number has only continued to grow.

The report serves as a key resource for state lawmakers, advocates, and policymakers by tracking state child care assis-

“At the Church Of God In Christ, we believe spiritual, physical and financial wholeness is the inheritance of every believer,” said Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Church Of God In Christ. “Financial education and economic empowerment have been missing chapters in the story of too many of our families and congregations, so this partnership is a decisive and meaningful step toward changing that narrative. Alongside Thrivent, we will equip our 12,000-plus churches and our adherents with the knowledge, tools, and resources to make informed financial decisions today and for generations to come.”

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tance policies and identifying where states are strengthening support for families and early educators — or falling behind.

“This deeply troubling increase in the number of children on child care waiting lists is the result of a failure to invest in this crucial sector,” said Karen Schulman, senior director of state child care policy and

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The study also found declines in public sector employment, long a key source of stable jobs for Black workers. Black Californians’ share of state government jobs fell by nearly 2 percentage points, while municipal employment dropped by nearly 3 points. Researchers pointed to funding cuts and reductions in DEI-related roles as contributing factors.

Institutional disconnection, defined as not being employed or enrolled in school, also rose by 3 percentage points, with the steepest increases among Black women and prime-age adults.

The report concludes that these trends reflect structural changes in California’s labor market and recommends stronger labor protections, expanded workforce programs, and sustained investment in education and Black-led economic initiatives.

California Nets $260 Million in Stolen Goods From Retail

Theft Rings

California officials say an expanded statewide crackdown on organized retail theft has resulted in the recovery of nearly $260 million in stolen goods and more than 32,000 arrests since late 2023, as the state continues to invest heavily in combating retail crime networks.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the latest figures in Sacramento on June 4, highlighting what his administration described as record-level enforcement tied to the state’s organized retail crime initiative.

Authorities say 32,613 arrests have been made and 25,843 cases have been referred for prosecution since October 2023.

“Public safety starts with accountability,”

financial education

“This partnership reflects Thrivent’s longstand-

Newsom said. “Over the last two years, we’ve made the largest investment in state history to combat organized retail theft, giving local law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they need to dismantle criminal networks.”

The enforcement effort is funded through more than $242 million in state grants distributed to 38 local law enforcement agencies by the Board of State and Community Corrections. Officials say the funding supports specialized investigative teams, technology, and coordination between police departments, prosecutors, and retailers.

State officials also credited the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force, which has conducted more than 4,500 investigations, made over 5,100 arrests, and recovered more than 1.6 million stolen items valued at over $74 million since 2019.

In the most recent reporting quarter alone, agencies reported 3,553 arrests and 2,947 cases referred for prosecution.

“California’s investment in combating organized retail theft continues to pay dividends,” said Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Chair Linda Penner.

Penner said the grants are helping agencies pursue complex criminal operations and recover stolen property at scale.

Local enforcement operations have targeted retail theft rings across the state. In Los Angeles County, sheriff’s deputies recovered about $4 million in stolen cargo tied to multiple retailers, including Foot Locker, Epson, and Ulta. In Costa Mesa, police recovered roughly $150,000 in stolen merchandise linked to online resale activity. Bakersfield police arrested four suspects tied to thefts targeting national chains, while San Jose police reported 72 arrests through 29 enforcement operations.

The state has also invested $24 million in a ver-

ing belief that everyone deserves a financial plan and is a meaningful example of why Thrivent exists – to empower lives of service and faith,” said Thrivent’s Chief Growth and Generosity

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tical-prosecution program supporting 13 district attorney’s offices, leading to 2,615 theft-related convictions, including 772 felony convictions and 910 cases tied directly to organized retail theft.

Officials say the crackdown comes as preliminary FBI data shows broader crime declines in California, including a nearly 10% drop in violent crime and a more than 14% decline in property crime compared to the previous year.

Ticketmaster “Monopoly” Bill Draws Fire From Consumer Advocates

A coalition of consumer advocates, business organizations, and community groups is urging California lawmakers to reject Assembly Bill (AB) 1720, arguing that the measure targets ticket buyers and sellers rather than addressing what they describe as the dominant market power of Live Nation/Ticketmaster.

In a letter sent to Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee Chair Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), the coalition said AB 1720 would restrict how consumers can resell tickets they legally own while leaving Ticketmaster’s control over primary ticket sales, pricing, and fees largely untouched.

“AB 1720 punishes consumers rather than confronting the real source of the problem: unchecked power by a single player that keeps prices high and limits access,” the letter states.

Authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), AB 1720 — known as the California Fans First Act — would cap the resale price of tickets for concerts and other live entertainment events at no more than 10% above the original purchase price, including fees.

Supporters say the bill is intended to curb ticket scalping and protect consumers from excessive markups in the secondary market.

Officer Carolyn Sakstrup. “COGIC shares our commitment to purpose, faith, stewardship and service to others. By elevating our work together, Thrivent can deliver financial education and resources through a trusted, nationwide church network with deep community roots. Together, we will help church leaders and families plan stronger financial futures for generations."

A collaboration built on shared values

The partnership is designed to make financial well-being as integral to church life as worship, service and fellowship, and includes:

• Thrivent will offer COGIC leaders a co-created virtual, faith-based financial education curriculum that will focus on the importance of stewardship and personal retirement planning. It also will tackle financial topics such as debt, saving and spending to help build a financial foundation that helps participants invest for the future and leaves a legacy. Church leaders will see the curriculum first before it expands to congregants in 2027.

• Thrivent will share financial education and purpose-based advice at COGIC conferences from the mainstage, through workshops and within one-on-one consultations.

• Thrivent will support COGIC’s charitable efforts and match the denomination’s donations up to $65,000 annually. Additionally, Thrivent will work with COGIC to create a future endowment fund to amplify generosity.

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Haney argues that professional brokers and automated bots purchase tickets in bulk and resell them at inflated prices, making live events less affordable for fans. The bill has advanced through multiple Assembly committees and passed the Assembly floor in May.

Opponents, however, contend that the legislation focuses on a relatively small portion of the ticketing market while failing to address broader concerns about industry concentration. In their letter, they note that resale transactions account for about 9% of ticket sales and argue that Ticketmaster would retain the ability to use practices such as dynamic pricing, exclusive presales, and inventory holdbacks.

The coalition also raised concerns about the bill’s impact on low-income consumers who may need to resell tickets when plans change. They argue that tying resale limits to an often unclear “original price” could force consumers to sell at a loss or risk violating the law.

The letter was signed by leaders from organizations including the California League of United Latin American Citizens, the California Black Chamber of Commerce, the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, the National Action Network Sacramento, and the California Live Events Equity Alliance.

The debate comes amid continuing scrutiny of Live Nation and Ticketmaster's market dominance. California remains among the states pursuing antitrust action against the company after declining to join a recent federal settlement that critics argued did not go far enough to curb monopolistic practices, according to the coalition’s letter.

Critics of AB 1720 say lawmakers should focus on increasing transparency and competition in the primary ticket market rather than imposing new restrictions on consumers.

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Removing barriers to financial well-being

COGIC recognizes the profound responsibility it holds to equip its members with the knowledge necessary to make informed, forward-looking financial decisions, especially for those who have historically faced systemic barriers to financial access and advancement. Through this partnership, Thrivent’s offerings of purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, and generosity programs will be provided to COGIC’s vast network of pastors, clergy, church administrators, and lay members. It will bring expanded access to financial education resources across communities that stand to benefit from them most.

About the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

The Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC) is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States and one of the largest Protestant denominations in the nation, with more than 12,000 churches and millions of adherents in over 106 countries worldwide. Founded in 1897 by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, COGIC is headquartered at the Historic Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee — a site forever enshrined in American history as the location of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final address. Under the leadership of Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, COGIC stands as a dynamic global force for faith, justice, and human flourishing — advancing the Gospel while addressing the holistic needs of communities at home and around the world. For more information, visit www.cogic.org.

impact of legalized segregation remains evident in the modern American workforce.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended legalized racial separatism, although many in the American South resisted desegregation after signs were pulled down and placed into museums. Steven Reich, a history professor and author of an encyclopedia on the Jim Crow era, says one lasting

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expiration of tens of billions of dollars in federal child care funding in 2023 and 2024, an already fragile child care system has been pushed even closer to the brink.”

Key findings in the report related to waiting lists for child care assistance include:

• 17 states had waiting lists or a freeze on intake for child care assistance in February 2025, up from 13 states in February 2024.

• Approximately 106,700 children nationwide were added to waiting lists between February 2024 and February 2025, bringing the total to 225,500 children in February

Segregation divided the working class and compelled white workers to identify more with their employers than with their Black co-workers, Reich says. That continues to stifle opportunities for Black and white workers to organize and work together on common issues, including diversity and inclusion.

2025 — a 90 percent increase compared to February 2024.

• The numbers climbed even further between February 2025 and summer/fall 2025, with more than 175,000 additional children added to state waiting lists in just a few months — a 78 percent increase.

• At least seven states newly began placing families on waiting lists or freezing intake, while at least 10 additional states saw their waiting lists grow, after February 2025.

The report also includes state-by-state data on key child care assistance policies, including income eligibility limits, parent copayments, provider payment rates, and eligibility policies for parents searching for work.

WHAT WE SHOULD DO POST PRIMARIES

By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSPAPER CHAIRMAN, NNPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

As many states work through their Primary Elections, now is a good time to do some real assessments as to who will be on ballots in November’s General Election. The first priority of all people of color and Blacks in particular should be the election of Democrats at all levels. This is not because the Democrats worked for all our votes, but because voting for Democrats represents the only means of taking back control of our government at all levels from Donald Trump and his supporters.

We must send Democrats to Congress to retake control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is the only way to return to the separation of powers that the Constitution intended. It represents the only way to stop wasteful use of our tax dollars on Trump projects designed to put his name on as many things as possible.

Next, we must control state and local offices which directly impact our lives when the wrong people are elected to office. Such elections would bring the President’s agenda closer than the federal government is allowed to do. For example, if a Republican is elected Governor of California, who has already promised to cut programs that so many of us depend on, his actions would reflect the endorsement that he has received from President Trump.

Bottom line, we must now look at each candidate in the November election in terms of their potential impact on the quality of our lives. Now is the time to get serious, to do our homework in terms of what people stand for and who among us still needs to be registered to vote. Now is the time for group discussions and Town Hall meetings to get educated to the issues and not to assume we know everything. Our declarations of ignorance will allow for growth and forward planning. We must not repeat the low voter turnout of this Primary election. Please let us hear from you, the voter.

WHEN POLITICS INTERSECTS WITH PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

By David Marshall JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS

It appears that every week, there is a news story or event that leaves us even more tired and weary of the political climate we live in. At a time when we should be paying increased attention to evolving events, we also face the personal need for emotional and mental breaks from the chaos. Taking that mental off-ramp to recharge and receive the temporary relief we need is critical. Sports can often be used as that emotional and mental off-ramp. While the same can be said of music and other forms of entertainment, sports have a unique way of uniting people of various backgrounds. This is particularly true when attending live sporting events where sports arenas and stadiums become safe spaces for passionate sports fans to escape the polarizing cultural wars between conservatives and liberals.

At the beginning of every professional sporting event, it has become an American tradition to stand during the playing of the national anthem. By doing so, it represents a moment of unified respect for our nation that goes beyond race, class, gender, age, political affiliation, and religion. It represents a time before the game when players, coaches, and fans of opposing teams are Americans first, and are joined together as one American team. The national anthem is a few precious minutes where patriotism and unity are established. It establishes an atmosphere of fan camaraderie where MAGA conservatives and die-hard liberals can cheer together for their favorite home team while being free of the political divisions from the outside world. Fans sitting in

Letter to the Editor:

POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE

Dear Humble Voters,

Power to the people! In the days and times in which we live, I believe critical thinking is in order regarding the political group one is affiliated with. Most Americans are associated with the Republican or Democratic Parties. Due to the failures of war as well as the political instabilities, the thought of independence the American voter(s) should be contemplating and seriously marinating on — with the emphasis of marinating.

To change your political party to be “Independent” in one’s opinion is a worthy and confident choice. This is because your vote would be independent of a party that may/may not have your best interest at heart when it comes to the issues of the people. So many Politicians speak with a forked tongue and have no courage to defend the cause(s) of what they say

the stands can be totally unaware of the political persuasions of those around them because political differences are put aside, and support for the home team on the court or field becomes the unifying shared interest of those in attendance. It is a part of the game day experience that can easily be overlooked and taken for granted.

As starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Colin Kaepernick received backlash on multiple fronts when he used kneeling during the national anthem as a means of silently protesting racial injustice and police brutality. At the time, Joe Lockhart was the executive vice president in charge of communications and government affairs for the NFL. He later became a political analyst for CNN. In a column written in 2020, Lockhart stated, “No teams wanted to sign a player — even one as talented as Kaepernick — whom they saw as controversial, and therefore, bad for business.” Colin Kaepernick was not blackballed from the league because of his lack of skills, injuries, or salary demands. He was ostracized because he became a financial liability. “For many owners, it always came back to the same thing,” Lockhart wrote. “Signing Kaepernick, they thought, was bad for business. An executive from one team that considered signing Kaepernick told me the team projected losing 20% of their season ticket holders if they did. That was a business risk no team was willing to take, whether the owner was a Trump supporter or a bleeding-heart liberal. As bad of an image problem it presented for the league and the game, no owner was willing to put the business at risk over this issue.”

Looking back, I personally believe he should strategically use his platform as an NFL player in speaking out against racial injustice and police brutality, but his method underestimated the fan

they represent. To go independent shows the Democrats and Republicans that they no longer have your vote “locked in” and that you will vote with whomever and whatever the cause is in which your heart and mind favors at the time.

The independent voter is not controlled under the rule or shrewdness of another and makes her/his choice based on how important the issue(s) or person they seek to vote for is to them. Let your choice be based on independent thought, not for a party. By the way, the TSA workers can be paid in full so that they can take care of their families and not be “Ponds in the Game”....

Blessings,

Concerned Member of SouthEast

P.S. One would think that after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of 4.29.26 Independent Vote should be the “Vote of the Day.”

reaction when he invaded the political safe zone on game day with controversial social issues. It arguably led to Kaepernick losing his promising NFL career and not being re-signed by any other team in the league. Recently, the New York Giants’ starting quarterback was another NFL player who misjudged a politically sensitive situation by introducing President Trump at a MAGA rally. Jaxson Dart’s decision will not cost him his job and career, but it did result in a backlash from a different perspective: The public backlash came from those defending the Black cause, including one of his New York Giants teammates. Linebacker Abdul Carter initially voiced discomfort with the optics of the event, according to multiple reports. “Some things are bigger than football, and this is one of those things,” Carter told reporters during a press conference. “If he chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it’s my responsibility based on what I believe and what I stand on to not only show my teammates that I’m against that, but to show the world.” Dart, along with other Trump supporters, cannot forget that the majority of players in the NFL are Black. Abdul Carter’s comments refer to the character of a leader. If Dart is accepting the character of an anti-DEI leader, how can he, with any sense of credibility, be the quarterback and leader of a locker room that is predominantly Black? Hopefully, during the private meeting used to repair the fractured locker room, the team will learn that a player in leadership cannot bring racial insensitivity into another version of the NFL safe zone. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are always needed to bring racial awareness when needed.

David W. Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization TRB: The Reconciled Body and the author of God Bless Our Divided America.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Rev. Bryan

Rashan White

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05/14/2026

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Service was held June, 2026, at Community Baptist Church.

Rev. Bryan Rashan White was born on June 13, 1976, in San Diego, California, to Clara White and Hosea Lucian Hall. He received his education through the San Diego Unified School District and graduated from Clairemont High School in 1994. Bryan also attended Southwest Oklahoma State University for several months before returning to sunny California.

Bryan accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Dr. Charles E. Gayton. He also accepted his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and delivered his first sermon at age 16. The topic was “Be Obedient!” from Jonah 1:17.

Bryan was a faithful member of Community Missionary Baptist Church and reunited with the church in 2022 when his uncle, Rev. Richard G. White, became pastor. He served as Minister of Music, choir director, and associate minister. Bryan embraced his calling wholeheartedly and was known as an anointed preacher and gifted singer.

Bryan was employed by the City of San Diego for eight years, serving in various departments. His final assignment was with Environmental Services. In 2024, Bryan married Breona Maxey. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and sports enthusiast whose favorite teams were the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Memories Build a Special Bridge

Rev. Bryan Rashan White was a man of unshakable faith who continually trusted God through life’s challenges. He received an LVAD before undergoing a heart transplant on March 29, 2019. During the last seven years, Bryan faced many health struggles but remained steadfast in his faith and trust in Jesus Christ. One of his favorite songs was “I Need Thee.”

Rev. Bryan Rashan White passed on May 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father Hosea L. Hall, and grandparents; William and Emma White, Sr., Ruth Hearn, and Elmo Hall.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and faith through his wife Breona White, devoted mother Clara White, children; Bryshan, Jalaya, B’Andre, Bryzai, Bryndan, Jordyn, and Brylan, stepchildren; Elexiona, Stevyon, and Davionna, grandchildren; MaLeah, My’Chel, and Daevion, sisters; Kelly Williams, Kimberly Hall, and Kira Hall, grandfather Lawrence Hearn, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, Godfamily members, cousins, extended family, spiritual aunts and uncles, and dear friends. His impact, love, and service to God’s people will forever remain in the hearts of all whose lives he touched.

Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart. Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind.

Emily Matthews

Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us we feel them in so many special ways through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us For everywhere their special love lives on.

A. Bradley

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Balladeer, Dies at 75

By Jacksonville Free Press

Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer whose powerful voice helped define romantic ballads and Disney movie classics, has died at age 75 after suffering a stroke, according to family members. Bryson passed away June 2 surrounded by family.

Over a career spanning more than five decades, Bryson became one of music’s most recognizable vocalists, earning acclaim for both his solo recordings and memorable duets. He won Grammy Awards for “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle, songs that became signature hits and introduced his voice to generations of listeners.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson launched his recording career in the 1970s and went on to release more than 20 albums. He earned two Grammy Awards, eight Grammy nominations, five gold albums, 25 Top 20 singles and six No. 1 hits during his distinguished career.

Among his most popular recordings were “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” “Feel the Fire,” and “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” his beloved duet with Roberta Flack. His smooth tenor voice and romantic style made him a staple of R&B and adult contemporary radio throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Bryson’s greatest commercial success came through his Disney collaborations. “Beauty and the Beast” won a Grammy Award in 1993, while “A

By Darrel Wheeler

ever Leave One Behind (NLOB) continues to lead by example by rewarding 14 deserving high school and college students with a check to help towards their upcoming collegiate expenses.

Last Saturday was the date and the Jackie Robinson YMCA was the location for this year's third annual Johnnie Lee Gibson Scholarship Giveaway.

"Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to help more kids this year, 14 deserving kids with a thousand dollars each,” remarked NLOB CEO and Founder, Larry Price.

Dorothy Lowery, the sister of the scholarship's namesake Johnnie Lee Gibson, spoke to the youngsters about her late brother's intelligence and love for knowledge.

Event host Dr. Inez Price said, "The future is in good hands with these young gentlemen

and young ladies."

Lincoln High graduate Havannah Ashton is on her way to Arizona State to major in nursing. "This money, with other scholar ship donations, will allow me to focus on my studies. Me and my family really appreciate their help. That’s very kind of them."

Morehouse College sophomore, Quincy McKinney, said, "I love this type of support from my community, it lets me know that my community has got my back. When I'm finished with school, one of my main goals is to give back, especially in Southeast San Diego."

Amir Franks, a Lincoln High Honors student, shared, "I think it's awesome that they recognized us for our hard work and the work we are about to put in at the next level. I want to honor my mother, Alicia Kurup (RIP), for raising a great son. I'm going to attend Sacramento State, and then I'm going to transfer and finish at Morehouse College."

King David Dunn of Lincoln High School shared, "This Scholarship means a lot to me. I know they have been doing this for a while and they love to recognize people for their hard work and for their work in the community. I could go to any school, but I still want to play football, so I'm undecided between Mesa Junior College, Ventura, or a prep school."

The sharp students were treated to applause and a room full of smiles. Everyone in attendance was treated to an all-you-can-eat feast provided by Herm & Herm Catering.

Congratulations to all the students, their parents, and all the teachers who helped this latest group of outstand ing achievers.

HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION

Health Advice Is All Over Social Media. Here's

By Devi Shastri Associated Press

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Don't fall for viral shock factor

n ew survey by the Pew Research Center finds that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults — and around half of those under 50 — get health information from social media or podcasts.

Researchers also looked at the social media profiles of 6,828 health and wellness influencers with at least 100,000 followers. Only about 4 in 10 list a background as a health professional. About one-third called themselves coaches, about 3 in 10 described themselves as entrepreneurs and about 1 in 10 cited their own life experience, like being a parent.

Despite the wide range of expertise, about half of people who get health and wellness information from influencers said the influencers help them better understand their own health, while about one-third said it hasn't made much difference. About 1 in 10 said it made them more confused.

How to vet a health influencer's credentials

Experts said the biggest green flag is when an influencer's credentials are easy to find on their profile. Beware the fill-in-the-blank “coach” who can't prove their training.

Courtney Babilya, a certified medical exercise specialist and personal trainer who has more than 430,000 followers on Instagram, has seen this with maternity content: "Someone has a baby and suddenly they’re a pregnancy coach.”

“We have to be careful with people who have an experience in one thing and suddenly become a ‘coach’ on that,” she said.

Coach is a business model, not a sign of training.

For people who can't access care or feel unheard by their doctors, an offbeat opinion could feel like a long-sought answer. The Pew survey found 53% of uninsured people got health information from social media, compared to 38% of those who were insured.

Even if the person has expertise, ask yourself: Are they speaking outside the scope of their knowledge? Is what they're saying in line with scientific consensus?

Look out for exaggerated or definitive claims, especially in the first few seconds of the video when influencers are trying hard to grab your attention, added Babilya.

Ambivalent wording is a good sign, said Nedra Glover Tawwab, a practicing therapist and author. In her videos on boundaries and mental health, she couches with “maybe,” “sometimes,” “perhaps," rather than diagnosing her 1.8 million followers on Instagram.

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People on social media are making money — for some, it is their livelihood.

“It doesn’t mean that all of the information that they put out is biased, but it should tell consumers of that information to take it with a grain of salt because they do have financial incentive to be pushing information like this,” Daoud said.

Stop being a passive scroller

Experts also recommend pausing to check the video’s sources. Look for gold standard science. Some posts are not well factchecked, Babilya warned, citing studies that have nothing to do with what the influencer says it does.

Look at the larger conversation around the

advice as you would reading product reviews, Tawwab said.

Two-thirds of users said they just happen to come across the content rather than seeking it out, according to the Pew survey.

You can use “Hidden Words” on Instagram or “Not Interested” on TikTok to filter out certain content, though Milton notes TikTok might not know exactly what in the video you're not interested in. Use your own reaction as a barometer to limit content by asking yourself:

Is the health information actually applicable and helpful to your life, or just relatable?

Find a doctor you trust

Confirm with a trusted health professional before acting on anything you see online.

Influencers can say anything while medical professionals are ethically and legally liable for your care, and “may face professional and personal consequences for the advice that they give you," Daoud said.

HBCU Presidents Announce Collaboration To Expand Research And Innovation

By Dr. Deborah Bailey

Leaders at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation have declared an initiative to invest in the future of research and discovery.

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Fifteen of America’s HBCUs high-capacity research institutions have announced the Association of HBCU Research Institutions. The umbrella organization has a mission to expand world-class research, accelerate innovation, expand the influence of HBCUs in research policy circles, and strengthen the institutional infrastructure of HBCUs and reinforce research capabilities. The Association of HBCU Research Institutions (ARHI) held its formal launch April 29 at Howard University.

Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, who serves as interim president of Howard University, also serves as interim president of the new consortium. David K. Wilson, Ed.D. president of Morgan State University is the organization’s inaugural board chair and Tomikia P. LaGrande, Ed.D., president of Prairie View A and M University serves as board chair.

Frederick announced the creation of the new AHRI research collaboration from Howard University’s Interdisciplinary Research Building, a site on Washington D.C.s Georgia Avenue; a transitional landscape, hosting both new real estate alongside traditional rhythms and faces of the Black community that has surrounded the campus for generations.

The creation of AHRI is a historical first in American higher education, added Wilson.

“For the first time in our history, an organization dedicated solely to enhancing the research capabilities, advocating for increased research funding from federal, state and philanthropic sources is being established. This is history making,” he said.

Wilson also indicated that AHRI would help

HBCUs break the glass ceiling in research that is now in place. “It is disheartening though to note that in the history of American higher education that only one of the over 100 HBCUs has ever achieved “R-1” or very high research status. Well, you know what? It’s time for that to change.”

Howard University was the first HBCU in history to achieve an “R-1” designation from the American Council on Education and Carnegie Foundation in February 2025. Universities holding RI or “very high research activity” status must spend at least 50 million on research and development and produce at least 70 research doctorates annually, according to the Carnegie Foundation. Howard previously held R-1 status prior to 2005 but lost it due to changes in the Carnegie classification. The university created a focused initiative in 2018 to regain the R-1 designation.

The remaining AHRI founding HBCUs partners are R-2 ranked institutions, meaning campuses supporting five million dollars or more in research spending and awarding at least 20 research doctorates annually.

AHRI will be housed in the offices of the Association of American Universities, an association of leading American and Canadian research universities with a focus on shaping higher education policy, federal funding and research integrity. A three-year grant totaling one million dollars from the Harvard and The Legacy of Slavery Initiative, support the initial work of AHRI in conjunction with technical assistance from the Harvard University Vice Provost for Research.

“AHRI marks a powerful new chapter in the HBCU research landscape, bringing institutions that have too often worked in isolation into sustained collaboration with one another and with the country’s leading research universities,” she said.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice Case Number 26CU029829C

Petitioner or Attorney: Kathryn Clenney #174177

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Stefanie Yamamoto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME:

Kaidenh Yutaka Yotbounmy

PROPOSED NAME: Kaidenh Yutaka Yamamoto

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: July 20, 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 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

325 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 1000 Vista, CA 92081 North County Division

Case Number 26CU029720N

Petitioner or Attorney: Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson

PROPOSED NAME: Shari Ilene Wilson

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: July 17, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25

(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:

325 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 1000 Vista, CA 92081

06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

Case Number 26CU028579C

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

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Dominic Bryant Simopoulos

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

a. PRESENT NAME: Dominic Bryant Simopoulos Carlson

PROPOSED NAME: Dominic Bryant Simopoulos

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: July 14, 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.

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.

06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

SUMMONS (Family Law)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)

Michael Marcel Keith

Petitioner's name is: (Nombre del demandante): Corryn Kaylee Mitchell

Case Number: 24FL012509C

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL120) at this court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING

ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2:

These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formularlo FL -120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

AVISO-LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Central Courthouse 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101

petitioner's attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, la dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, son): Corryn Kaylee Mitchell 304-641-5950 USS Russell (DDG 59) San Diego, CA 92101

Date: (Fecha): 11/07/2024

Clerk, by (Secretario, por) I. Barnes, Deputy (Asistente) 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Anna Louise Luna

Case Number: 26PE000205C

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Anna Louise Luna

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Anthony Giovanni Walker in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Anthony Giovanni Walker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition request the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 17, 2026 at 1:45 P.M. in Department Probate located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. Rm 502 San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

1963

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS DESEGREGATED

On this day in 1963, Vivian Malone and James A. Hood registered for classes at the University of Alabama, officially desegregating the school. National Guard troops removed Alabama Governor George Wallace from blocking the doors of the admission’s office and preventing their enrollment. That evening in a televised address, President Kennedy declared civil rights no longer simply a legal issue but a moral issue and soon after submitted the civil rights bill that would be the foundation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

2014

RUBY DEE PASSES

AWAY

Acclaimed actress and author, Ruby Dee passed away on this day in 2014 at 91 years old. She rose to prominence for her work with the American Negro Theater in Harlem, most notabley for her role in Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun Alongside her husband, Ossie Davis, she was a civil rights activist and fought for Black representation in the arts. Her stellar career spanned stage, television, and film, earning numerous awards and honors.

BLACK HISTORY BUSINESS

Black Girl Vitamins

Taps Malinda Williams to Champion Women's Wellness

PR NEWSWIRE

Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) has named award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams as its Official Brand Partner and Health Advocate, debuting the collaboration during Women's History Month as part of the brand's One Woman, Many Hats campaign, a celebration of everything Black women carry and accomplish every day.

The partnership began organically at the Congressional Black Caucus' annual conference, where Williams noticed the brand on an oversized tote bag, sought out the booth, purchased products, and connected with the team in person. Weeks later, she organically shared an Instagram post praising the Hair, Skin, and Nails vitamins, and that authentic moment evolved into a broader collaboration rooted in shared values around Black women's health and wellness. The post quickly generated significant engagement and commentary from Williams' fanbase, with followers expressing enthusiasm for what came next, a response that made the partnership feel like a natural extension of what the community was already asking for.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of the

Petitioner: Anthony Giovanni Walker 901 F Street, Ste 484

Williams is the embodiment of BGV's One Woman, Many Hats campaign. Across more than 44 years in the industry, she has moved seamlessly between actress, producer, entrepreneur, self-taught coder, published author, and nonprofit founder, all while being candid about her personal wellness journey, including navigating menopause in the public eye. Williams shared: "During this season in my life and after more than 44 years in entertainment, wellness isn't a trend for me: it's a commitment. As a Black woman navigating menopause and midlife, partnering with a vitamin brand that supports our real, evolving needs just makes sense. This is about longevity, vitality, and showing up fully in every chapter."