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Vol. 64 No. 10 | Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 64 Years
District 4 Early Primary Results
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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE: PUBLISHER’S EDITORIAL: WE THE PEOPLE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHO WE ELECT
Early polling shows Henry Foster takes seat for City Council District 4, Colin Parent for Assembly District 79
SEE PAGE 3
Supervisors Clash on Solutions for
San Diego’s Border Crisis San Diego Board of Supervisors deliberate solutions to address the border humanitarian crisis as County struggles to keep up influx of immigration
VP HARRIS IN SELMA FOR “BLOODY SUNDAY“ SEE PAGES 8-9 Supervisor Chair Nora Vargas and Supervisor Jim Desmond during immigration discussion at Feb. 27 Board of Supervisor Meeting. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint San Diego Registrar of Voters March 5 early poll figurations. GRAPHIC: Voice & Viewpoint
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
This race for Southeastern leadership is described to be “consequential” as Foster holds the potential to influence the balance of power among various factions within the democratic city council. As former Chief of Staff to Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, Foster has been incredibly critical of the mayor on his campaign trail, and advocates against the strong mayor form of government San Diego is currently in.
Early reports indicate that District 4 City Council candidate Henry Foster III has commanded the position for the special election district 4 seat, garnering over 53% of the vote based on early poll calculations. As of print time, candidate Chida Warren-Darby follows behind at 27%. Early poll indications are based on mail ballots received before Election Day, as well as vote center ballots from early voting between Feb. 24 – March 4. Throughout the county, 1.9 million ballots were sent out, and as of March 4, 360,000 of those had been returned.
“I am grateful for the experience, I am grateful for the support, our district needs a lot of prayers and a lot of work,” said first runner up WarrenDarby during her campaign watch party at the George L. Stevens Center. See PRIMARY page 2
POLITICAL PLAYBACK:
CALIFORNIA CAPITOL NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
NATIVE SAN DIEGAN JJ ANDERSON FINDS FILMMAKING SUCCESS
The San Diego Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 last Tuesday to approve a plan that strategically advocates for federal and philanthropic support to fund a sustainable long-term migrant shelter.
SEE PAGE 7
See CRISIS page 2
California Assembly Passes
Reparations Resolution
Paves Way for Compensation Discussions By Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on
By Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr. CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135. Authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa), ACR 135 — or the “Human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants” — recognizes the “harms and atrocities committed by representatives of the State of California who promoted, facilitated, enforced and permitted the institution of chattel slavery,” according to the language of the resolution. The measure was unanimously approved with a 57-0 vote on the Assembly floor.
Concluding Black History Month, California Black Caucus Honors “Unsung Heroes”
Asm. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) chaired a hearing on the severity of California’s mental health crisis. The discussion was led by the Assembly Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis and the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health and Addiction. PHOTO: Robert Maryland/CBM
Closing out a month of Black History Month events, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored 12 Californians with its “Unsung Hero” award during a ceremony held at the State Capitol on Feb. 26.The awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to civic life within each CLBC member’s district. See CALIFORNIA page 5
Asm. Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) discusses on the Assembly floor the importance of ACR 135. The resolution "formally recognizes and accepts responsibility for all of the harms and atrocities committed by representatives of the state who promoted, facilitated, enforced and permitted the institution of chattel slavery," the language stated. PHOTO: Robert Maryland | California Black Media
“ACR 135 is not only a resolution to affirm the (California Reparations Task Force) report,” Weber. Said during her presentation on the Assembly floor. “It is also meant to educate ourselves on California’s history. Ida B. Wells wrote, ‘The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.’ The reparations task force turned the light on truth, and this is laid out in ACR 135.” See RESOLUTION page 2
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE UNVEILS 2024 STATE OF BLACK AMERICA REPORT
The Report Provides a Deep Dive into Complex Realities and Persistent Disparities By Stacy M. Brown NNPA SR. NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT The National Urban League has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 State of Black America Report, a comprehensive benchmark and thought leadership document offering profound insights into racial equality in the United States. Established in 1976 under the visionary leadership of the late Mr. Vernon E. Jordan Jr., the organization’s fifth president, the report remains a cornerstone for understanding the mul-
tifaceted challenges faced by Black Americans across crucial domains such as economics, employment, education, health, housing, criminal justice, and civic participation. This year’s edition continues the tradition of featuring insightful commentary from influential figures in various sectors, providing a comprehensive view of the complexities of the current landscape. Economic empowerment is central to the National Urban League’s mission, and the Equality Index is a powerful tool to measure progress for Black Americans relative to whites. See REPORT page 15
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