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1 Paul (Junior) Cuero ReceivesDoctorate

San Diego Sheriff2 Quest for Democracy

Endorsements3 Juan Hidalgo 51st Cong District4 Assemblyman Tony Thurmond

Candidates5 Business Across Boundaries6 BBIA 3rd Annual Balboa Pk

Pow Wow7 Perspective from Peaché8-9 Welcome to WorldBeat Center

10 SD Black PioneerGeorge W. Smith CelebrationWalk of the Warrior Spiritual Gift

11 Holy Elk Lafferty12 News from IV /Las Vegas13 Captain Paiute

14 Cannabis RegulationChe Café Open House

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16 All Tribes in RecoveryCounty Fair SD

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When Deputy Jeffrey Guy told him tostop, he failed to understand the order.Guy doused him with pepper spray andstruck him several times with a metalbaton.

Guy then took Martinez to a local hos-pital for evaluation without contactinghis family. Ex-rays showed suffered sever-al facial abrasions over his nose, eye, leg,and arm with back pain and contusions.

Martinez’ father went to the station tosee his son, but was refused any informa-tion. Martinez was kept from his familyfor five hours. Other members of thesheriff’s department said Guy had “noreasonable suspicion “ to arrest Martinezor use force on him.”

According to a lawsuit filed by the

Basile Law firm, the sheriff’s departmentoffered the Martinez family a turkey thenext day which they refused. Guy latertestified that given the same circum-stances he would do the same thingagain.

Guy was also shadowed by allegationsof police brutality while working as apolice office in San Jose, Calif.

The Martinez family asked that Guycommit 100 hours of volunteer workwith the Special Olympics or the DownSyndrome Society and that Guy be termi-nated.

All those requests were denied. TheMartinez family received a $1 million set-tlement from San Diego County. To thisday, according the NBC 7 News,Martinez still “expresses a fear of thepolice.”

Other cases of sheriff’s violence have

led to fatalities. In 2014, Paul Napier wasworking in his parents’ garage when adeputy shot and killed him. He did nothave a weapon.

In 2014, Deputy Sheriff ChristopherVillanueva unloaded a clip of rounds inthe back of Sergio Welk of Vista.Villanueva was put on administrativeleave for two weeks.

In 2017 Deputy Villanueva also shotto death Jonathan Cornel while he wassurrendering. Both men were shot morethan 20 times.

“This is murder and execution at itsfinest,” the Rev. Shane Harris of theNational Action Network told the SanDiego Union. The Napier and Cornelfamilies have called for FBI investigationsand have filed civil suits against the sher-iff’s department.

by Mark R. Day

Since 2009, when William Gore waselected San Diego’s sheriff, there havebeen a series of alarming incidentsinvolving his deputies, including fatali-ties, which have never been resolved.

These, including officer involvesshootings leading to unwarranted deaths,especially involving people of color aswell as sexual harassment by deputies,both inside the department.

Other events involve untested rapekits, and failure to protect demonstratorsat protests when counter protestersthreaten, even beating them. Oftentimes,say community activists, sheriffs’ officersstand by idly when demonstrators areharassed, claiming the counter protestershave a “First Amendment right” to actout their aggressions.

These events have occurred in metro-politan San Diego as well as at demon-strations against the construction of thenew border wall near San Ysidro.

In 2012, Antonio Martinez, a manwith Down Syndrome, was walking tohis family’s bakery one evening in Vista.

San Diego Needs a New Sheriff

SEE Need New Sheriff, page 2

The Great Kumeyay NationAmerican Indian Graduationand Honoring Ceremony

by Rose Davis

Legendary Bird Singer Paul Cuero’sfirst language is Kumeyaay Bird Songs. Acommitted community leader and advo-cate for the education of tribal youth,Paul Cuero has mastered the art of com-municating on multiple levels interna-tionally and academically. He is formerChairman and current Vice Chairman ofthe Campo Indian Nation.

Harry Paul Cuero, Jr. developed aninterest in tribal activities at an early age.As a young man he became involved inmany aspects of the governmentalprocess including serving as treasurer ofthe Campo Band of Kumeyaay Nationbefore becoming cultural director in2001.

As cultural and tribal leader Paul is

recognized both locally and nationally asan advocate, not only for this tribe, butalso for all the tribes of SouthernCalifornia. He represents indigenous peo-ples everywhere. He works with teachersand administrators to advance the educa-tion of Indian students.

Paul Cuero, Jr.(aka "Junior") worksclosely with tribal youth always encour-aging them to sing and dance and intro-ducing them to tribal ceremonies.

Paul has been a traditional Bird Singerfor more than 30 years during whichtime he has accumulated an impressivelist of accomplishments; Cuero and agroup of Kumeyaay youth performedcultural Birdsongs with the San DiegoSymphony(see below); "Junior" was cho-sen to open the pre-game ceremony withBird Songs at the 1998 Super Bowl inSan Diego; he performed at the openingof the Smithsonian National Museum ofthe American Indian; and, an extra spe-

Dr. Paul Cuero Jr.

SDSU Native American Honorees Dr. Paul Cuero and Linda Lochklear come together in celebra-tion with students and scholars who are striving to create a healthy, balanced society for allpeople based on indigenous intelligence.

SEE Dr. Paul Cuero, page 5

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History was made Monday, April 30thwhen over 500 community activistsmarched through California’s State Capitolspeaking directly to our political officialsof our needs and expectations.

It was great for those who were there towitness our strength. We were the bootson the ground who had traveled for milesin our quest to strengthen our democracyin 2018. For most of us, it was the firsttime to have the attention of those inpower who are capable of changing lives. I

am so proud of us for having the courageto step outside of our comfort zone todare to challenge the political powerstructure in an effort to make a differencein lives of people we may never know. Forall of those who were unable to attendplease know that your spirit flowedthrough the halls empowering others. Wemarched forward knowing that you hadour backs. Those of you who showed sup-port in other ways helped make the daypossible. We thank you.

2018 Quest for Democracy a Historic Victory

As part of the ballot for the Californiastatewide primary on June 5, 2018, fiveballot propositions will also be decidedupon by voters. On propositions 68, 69,70, 71 and 72

Proposition 68: NoProposition 68 appears to provide for

needed park and water projects. But itcan put billions of undedicated dollarsinto the hands of politicians who tradi-tionally use revenue for their strategicagendas. A bond issue, it will burden thepeople of California with increased taxesfor years to come, and provide tax-freeinterest to the rich.

Proposition 69: NeutralThis measure ensures that the addi-

tional diesel tax raised by SB1 is dedicat-ed to transportation purposes, mostlyroads and highways. It exempts the newvehicle fuel taxes from the Gann spend-ing limit. We are staying out of this skir-mish between the Democrats andRepublicans over taxing and spending.Our fight is for progressive taxation to

provide for our needs.Proposition 70: NoThis proposition would require a 2/3

majority vote by both houses of the statelegislature for spending funds from cap-and-trade revenue. We support simplemajority votes for spending bills.

Proposition 71: YesThis proposition would change the

effective date of a proposition from theday after the election to five days afterthe vote is certified by the Secretary ofState. Since it is often unclear which bal-lot measures have been adopted untildays or even weeks after the election,this is a common sense measure.

Proposition 72: YesThis measure would exclude rainwa-

ter capture systems from the additionalproperty tax assessment triggered byimprovements and additions. More cap-ture systems for household and gardenuse will help preserve natural water sys-tems. And Californians will save on theirwater bills.

INDIAN VOICES endorsements for ballotpropositions 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72

“When Fascism came into power, most people were unprepared, both theoreticallyand practically. They were unable to believe that man could exhibit such propensi-ties for evil, such lust for power, such disregard for the rights of the weak, or suchyearning for submission. Only a few had been aware of the rumbling of the volcanopreceding the outbreak.” – Erich Fromm, Escape from Freedom

Prior sheriffs’ killings of unarmedcivilians include: Ramon Torres, 24, May15, 2005, shot by Deputies John Spach;Sergio Vasquez, 32, of Vista, 2005; SergioVasquez, 2005, shot by Deputies ShawnAiken and John Spach; Jorge Ramirez,26, of Vista, 2005, shot by Deputy Mark

Richie; and David Lopez 27, of Vista,2006, shot by Deputy Shawn Aitken.

As the June elections approach, agroup of women calling themselves“Mothers For a Safer Community” aresending out a series of videos underlingabuses by the San Diego Sheriff’sDepartment. They are asking that peopleselect Dave Myers for Sheriff.

Need New SherrifContinued from page 1

San Diego ... a Union TownLearn more about San Diego Unions fromPreston Chipps and Monty Kroopkin in upcom-ing issue of “Indian Voices”.Learn at the elbow of two of San Diego's expert,authorities on unions . These two energetic,knowledgeable wise men are eager to imparttheir knowledge about Unions. and havedemonstrated an interest in sharing their wisdom through “Indian Voices”. Stay tuned.

*Tribal TANF is a program for Native American families residing in San Diego County and select areas ofSanta Barbara County. One member of the household must be able to provide proof of ancestry with aFederally Recognized tribe or provide proof of descendancy from the California Judgment Rolls.

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by Clovis Honore

Born in San Diego and raised inNational City, from being a raw recruit atMCRD in 1984 to Sergeant Major in thecommand structure at Guantanamo Bay,Juan Hidago, Jr. has held positions ofleadership throughout his 31 year mili-tary career. He seems to thinks wewould do well to have more militarymen and women in politics.

Hidalgo says one should vote for theman not the party. His long list ofendorsements is, needless to say, heavilypopulated by Republicans, conservativesand retired military, and the San DiegoMayor’s former representative to the 4thCity Council District (who now lives in,and is running for office in, ImperialBeach). Hidalgo is staunchly Republicanand makes no apologies for it. He is run-ning for a district that is 14.4% White;6.8% Black; 8.1% Asian; 68.5%Hispanic; 2.2% other; with a 65% grad-uation rate. In 2000, 68% of the voteswent to the Republican candidate. In thelast election 68% voted for theDemocrat. Hidalgo ran in 2016 and wonjust 27% of the vote. With 145,185 reg-istered Democrats and 49,190 registeredRepublicans the latter equation is goingto be very difficult to change.

The 51st Congressional seat is cur-rently held by Democrat Juan Vargas. Itwas previously held by disgraced formerSan Diego Mayor, Democrat Bob Filner.

Before that (2005) it was held by Randy“Duke “ Cunningham, who was forcedto resign from office after pleading guiltyto bribery, fraud, and tax evasion.Cunningham was also a highly decoratedNavy pilot.

Juan (Hidalgo, not Vargas) wants toput America first, which he believesmany people in Washington have notdone for some time. He thinks thatpolitical correctness and putting others,like “illegal immigrants”, beforeAmericans in this country are killing thiscountry. He also says he thinks it iswrong for a congressperson to opposeeverything the President does on princi-ple.

For Hidalgo, the government has puttoo great a burden on small businessesand he says they have taken their busi-nesses elsewhere due to too many taxeswhich, he says, has contributed to a 17.5unemployment rate in the 51st District.

Hidalgo shied away from all my ques-tions on international diplomacy andnational security, advising me that hishigh security clearance has given himinsight to the dangers of second guessingthose who are directly involved in it.

Juan Hidalgo is a very likable, welldressed, well spoken man, who is hop-ing to ride his religious fervor and serv-ice to country into the United StatesCongress. He refers to his campaignworkers as his ‘team’. His campaignpositions and policy propositions doshow up the divisions that have beengrowing in America for the last few gen-erations between the political right andleft. He says he will be a supporter of theCommander in Chief, but will work tofind common ground with the people inWashington who oppose him. He is veryconcerned that the media is distortingTrump’s Presidency and that the media(we talked about CNN and Fox News) isresponsible for the polarization inAmerica. But he has faith that theAmerican people can figure it out. And,if they do, Juan Hidalgo believes theywill vote for him.

Juan Hidalgo, Jr. Wants to Put God, Countryand Family First for the 51st CongressionalDistrict in 2018

City Council RacesDistrict 2 City Council: Republican

incumbent Lorie Zapf has raised$66,000. That’s more than the other sixchallengers.

District 4 City Council: Three candi-dates are challenging incumbent MyrtleCole, who has raised the most with$39,000.

District 6 City Council: IncumbentChris Cate has raised $53,000 sinceJanuary – the most out of the other fivechallengers. Fayaz Nawabi has raisedthe second-highest amount: more than$19,000. Nawabi, however, ended hisrun last month due to health concerns.

District 8 City Council: The topthree candidates to replace termed-outDavid Alvarez are closely matched infundraising.

District Attorney’sRace

Campaign spending in the race forSan Diego’s district attorney is vibrant.

Billionaire investor George Soros hasspent more than $600.000 to get DAcandidate Geneviéve Jones-Wright elect-ed. (Note: Since we published our storyMonday, Soros’ California Justice &Public Safety PAC spent another$198,000 on media advertising to sup-port Jones-Wright, bringing the totalspent to more than $600,000.)

Her Republican challenger interimDA Summer Stephan is getting outsidemoney, too. A PAC sponsored by theDeputy DA’s Association has spent morethan $227,000 on commercials, mailersand signs to support Stephan.

The four candidates competing in therace of San Diego’s district four citycouncil seat, Myrtle Cole, MonicaMontgomery, Neal Arthur and TonyVillafranca,

San Diego’s fourth city council districtis a collection of working-class neighbor-hoods tucked in the eastern part of thecity. Communities like Chollas View,Skyline and Paradise Hills sit in an areaknown for rolling hills and

Working-class people that are strug-gling to make ends meet and lacking inall the basic services that most of the cityalready enjoys.

There are four candidates on the pri-mary ballot.

District 4: San Diego City CouncilRaces

Incumbent City Council PresidentMyrtle Cole said she will fight for fund-ing and services to improve the commu-nity.

Cole promises to focus on bringingjobs to the region, as well as affordablehousing. She wants to see more groceryoptions and points to her effort to lurethe first drugstore south of State Route94.

Monica Montgomery said she will

work for economic opportunity and safecommunities. She promises to deliver avoice downtown to fight for theresources the community needs.

Montgomery said criminal justicereform and transparency in governmentare also important to her.

Neal Arthur wants to make the officemore responsive to the community. Hesaid his experience as director of hous-ing for the Urban League of San Diegohelped him understand affordable hous-ing.

Tony Villafranca is a pro-life advocatewho said he supports the less fortunate.He said he stands for a color-blind com-munity that works together.

The Rev. George McKinney said thedistrict needs a strong leader who canmake themselves heard through thepolitical chatter at city hall.

“We look to the council member to bewell informed and aggressive in speakingtruth to the power structure and repre-senting the voiceless in the fight for jus-tice and righteousness,” Rev. McKinneysaid.

The primary’s top two candidates willcompete in a runoff election inNovember.

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by Middie Franklin

Assemblymember Tony Thurmond isan educator, state legislator, trained socialworker, and candidate for California StateSuperintendent of Public Instruction.Tony says he is running because publicschools saved his life, allowing him toovercome humble beginnings and go tocollege where he became student bodypresident. Tony wants all of California’schildren to have the same opportunitiesfor success through public education.

California’s education system must beupdated to prepare our kids for the jobsof tomorrow. Globally, there will be 1.4million jobs in science, technology, engi-neering, and math (STEM) by 2022 butonly half the qualified applicants to fillthese jobs. Tony’s plan includes moderniz-

ing our curriculum by bringing STEMeducation and computer and data scienceto schools, including rural and low-income districts that are too often leftbehind.

In addition, Tony says we need to fos-ter creativity, civic engagement, and criti-cal thinking skills in our students, not justteaching to the test. Tony taught a civicsclass to incarcerated high school studentsand encouraged his students to write a billto improve wraparound services for for-merly incarcerated teens. Tony authoredanother student-written bill that creates avoting student member on every schoolboard in California, and he has been astrong advocate for ethnic studies. Lastyear, Tony wrote a letter to GovernorBrown urging him to sign AB 738 (Límon)

which mandated that the CaliforniaDepartment of Education develop a modelcurriculum for Native American studies.

Now Tony is running to lead theCalifornia Department of Education. Asthe top education official in the state, Tonywill fight back against President Trumpand Secretary DeVos’s attempts to defundpublic education. Tony is endorsed by theCalifornia Democratic Party, U.S. SenatorKamala Harris, the Los Angeles Times, theSacramento Bee, California TeachersAssociation, California Federation ofTeachers, Sierra Club, PlannedParenthood, Equality California, CaliforniaNurses Association, California ProfessionalFirefighters, and many others.

Tony lives in Richmond, where his twodaughters attend local public schools.Learn more about Tony and his plan tomake California’s public schools the bestin the nation at www.tonythurmond.com.

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From high school graduation in 1984, he served 31.5 years with distinctionin war and peace as a United States Marine. Hidalgo will represent the 51stwith the right leadership in DC. He will be the voice for prosperity that is des-perately needed. He is a Christian man that will work for ALL people.

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ety of countries. The individual missionsbrought a positive can-do drive when hegreeted new students. Briggs experiencedvarious levels of human culture elevatinghim to expert status and skill to helppeople overcome their credit creditablyissues. In doing so, he discovered somesurprising results. A little known busi-ness guru has come to light and I want-ed to share their story.

American Indian business is booming.The number of American Indian- andAlaska Native-owned businessesincreased by 15.3 percent from 2007 to2012-a time when the total increased byjust 2 percent. Inspite of this impressivegrowth, there are no small businesses onreservations, and Native Americans ownprivate companies at the lowest rate percapita for any ethnic or racial group inthe United States. Many Indigenousentrepreneurs face unique cultural andpractical challenges in starting, locating,and operating a business, from a per-ceived lack of a culture of entrepreneur-

ship and a suspicion of capitalism to thedifficulty of borrowing start-up fundswhen real estate is held in trust and can-not be used as collateral.

Yet, with all these tribulations, triballyowned American Indian enterprises pro-vide a unique cross-cultural setting foremerging Native American business lead-ers. American Indian leaders negotiatethe boundaries between their indigenousorganizations and the nonindigenouscommunities in which they do business.Through qualitative interviews, we findthat American Indian business leadersfall back on a strong sense of “self,”which allows them to maintain effectiveleadership across boundaries. The lead-ers define self through their collectiveidentity, which is heavily influenced bytribal affiliation and tribal culture.

According to research conducted byAmerican Express one area of businessowners overcome the hurdles to suc-ceeds. A small but powerful hub ofentrepreneurship in America, NativeAmerican women have started at least 17new businesses a day since 2007, rack-ing up revenue and sparking innovationthroughout different regional communi-ties. A particularly influential group,Native women-owned firms in mass.Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women-owned firms employ 13,500 workers.Among women of color, Native commu-nities were some of the top earners inthe entrepreneurial community. NativeAmerican women help women in theseground-breaking communities groweven more powerful every day.

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cial highlight to a continuing extraordi-nary career, Paul and other Bird Singerswere invited by President Clinton to singat the White House.

Cuero is known for his mastery of acycle of songs named for the takut. Thesecultural Bird Songs, of which there are300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor forlife. His knowledge of cultural programsled the group of Kumeyaay youth in amemorable performance of Bird Songs incollaboration with the San DiegoSymphony Orchestra in a compositionthat explored links between traditional

indigenous and contemporary Americancultures. Additionally, his knowledge ofcultural programs played a role in hisinvolvement in the California NativeAmerican Graves Protection andRepatriation Act.

Paul’s abundant wisdom and experi-ence has blessed him with an expansivearray of achievements that have inevitablycome to the attention of the academiccommunity. On May 11th, 2018 PaulCuero, Jr. received an honorary degree ofDoctor of Humane Letters from SanDiego State University. He was honored asa leader, a mentor, a cultural icon and anoral archivist for the Campo Band ofKumeyayy Nation.

As a prelude to this special AmericanIndian Graduation and HonoringCeremony, on May 4th Paul Cuero, Jr.shared honors with Linda Rose Locklear,professor Emeritus from Palomar College.She has been a lecturer at SDSU since1988 teaching courses for the American

Indian Studies Department. She leaves alasting legacy as a dedicated and belovedteacher, mentor and friend to her col-leagues and students.

The Honoring Ceremony took place atthe Mission Trails Regional ParkAmphitheater. Graduates from theDepartment of American Indian S tudieswere acknowledged and celebrated.

Paul Cuero, Jr. reflects the humble andproud spiritual decolonization traditionof the Great Kumeyaay Nation whilesinging in his first language-theKumeyaay Bird Songs.

Dr. Paul CueroContinued from page 1

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Dr. Rosalyn Howard was on handfor the Pow Wow

Professor Rosalyn Howard was anAssociate Professor of Anthropology atthe University of Central Florida (UCF).She specializes in Cultural Anthropologyand her primary area of research is ethno-historical studies of the African Diasporawith a focus on the interrelationshipsformed by African and Indigenous peo-ples in the Americas and the Caribbean.Dr. Howard has conducted extensiveresearch among mixed Native-Africanpopulations in The Bahamas andBermuda. Among her publications is thebook entitled Black Seminoles in theBahamas, an ethnographic study of theBlack Seminole descendant community ofRed Bays, Andros Island, Bahamas.

Dr. Howard is also a member of a pub-lic anthropology research project entitled“Looking for Angola” currently compilingarchaeological, cultural, and archival evi-dence of an early 19th century Floridamaroon community, formerly located nearpresent-day Sarasota, Florida, which has adirect connection to Red Bays (www.look-ingforangola.org). Prof. Howard is also aconsultant to the Cultural Heritagetourism project (co-sponsored by theState of Florida and The BahamasMinistries of Culture and Tourism) thatconnects the Red Bays community to theGullah corridor of South Carolina and

Dia De La MadreWeekendWelcomes BlackSeminole Nation

by Thomi Perryman

I spent Mother’s Daygourd dancing with a friendin the San Diego, CA. 2018pow wow honoring all“Mothers” and was givenpermission by the HeadGourd Dancer to wear thered side of my blanket overmy heart. It was my honorto our brave, Seminole-Negro Indian Scouts, and toall descendant mothers. Istand with high dignity,honor and very proud inthe acceptance of being thefirst Black Seminole in theUnited Warrior Band ofTexas/Mexico-John HorseBand, with William “Dub”Warrior as our Principal, to become agourd dancer. Always be reminded that

our tribes share several native bloods;those being, Biloxi, Creek, Seminole &

Apache.Thisis a strongreminder that,the BlackSeminoles ofTexas/Mexico- Wild Cat’sor JohnHorse’s Bandhas neverbeen anAbsentTribe.Thespirit of JohnHorse wouldnever allow

his/our people to be absent, or even con-sidered as an absentee tribe. One shouldnot twist the history, his “Spirit” is stillriding! The lady in the photo standingnext to me is Lisa Mann a descendant ofthe Black Seminole woman named“Morning Dew”, (her given nativename), of which was Chief Osceola’ssupposed second wife. She is actuallythe third descendant of Chief Osceola’sbloodline that I have been fortunateenough to have met. Thank you again“White Cloud” and the elders for such abeautiful and spiritual day.

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Dr. Howard’s interest in exploringstate-of-the-art pedagogy led to her par-ticipation in a distance education proj-ect exploring the peoples and culturesof South Africa and Swaziland in 2010.During summer 2011, Prof. Howardparticipated in a Fulbright-Hays grantproject exploring cultural, educationaland democractic issues in Botswana.

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Photos Rochelle Porter

Alice Cooper Smith Poet

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by Laila Williams, Jayla Bonner, Makeda Cheatom

The Emancipation Proclamation was put in effectJanuary 1st, 1863 during the Civil War. Thisproclamation made by Abraham Lincoln allowed forthe enslaved people of the South to be freed. TheUnion Army’s victory allowed for 3.1 million enslavedpeople out of 4 million to be change their federalstatus from slave to free. Although this legally freedenslaved people, some southern states seceded toavoid the Emancipation. It was 1865 and there werestill enslaved Africans on Galveston Island, Texas.They had been declared free two years earlier butdidn’t know it. With the United States still dividedover the institution of slavery and recovering after the

Civil War, membersof the Confederacytook their time tospread the wordthroughout theirstates.Some stateseven went to theextreme of killingmessengers so theenslaved peoplewouldn't know oftheir newfoundfreedom. Only afterUnion soldiers, led byMajor Gen. Gordon

Granger, worked their way South for more than twoyears after President Abraham Lincoln issued theEmancipation Proclamation did word reach GalvestonIsland. On June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth—amelding of the day’s month and date—the lastremaining slaves in America were declared free.Juneteenth and The Emancipation Proclamation ishardly taught in schools and is often has to be taughtby Black families to the younger generations. It isofficially observed in 43 states and is a state holiday inTexas, home of the last to know.

“There are conflicting explanations for the more thantwo-year delay of the news that slavery had ended inTexas. Among the possible reasons: Plantation ownerswithheld the news; federal troops allowed the delay sothat slave owners could reap one final cotton harvestbefore the Emancipation Proclamation—which was

issued on Jan. 1, 1863, to free the slaves in theConfederate South—wasenforced; and a messengerwho was on his way to Texasto deliver the news wasmurdered. Adding to the issuethat made Texas the lastholdout was that Union troopsnever made successful inroadsagainst the Confederacy inthat state.” says LauraSaunders Egodigwe, a historywriter from the Root.

Whatever the reason, June19, 1865, is regarded as theday all enslaved people in thenation were finally free. “Therewere manyemancipation daysprior to June 19,1865, in other states,but each of those dayscelebrated freedomwhile Texas still hadenslaved people,”Galveston native Sam

Collins tells TheRoot.“Galveston,Texas, representsthe last placeenslaved peoplewere freed afterthe Civil War. It’sthe day slaveryfinally endedeverywhere inthe UnitedStates, and weshould celebratethat day.”

Youth JaylaBonner states,

“Juneteenth is a day many youth in America don'tknow about and or don't celebrate; being Black andeager to know about my culture and my people,Juneteenth is a day for me as a youth in the country togive recognition to my great grandmother and everyslave. My great grandmother was a slave who fell inlove with her slave owner. Hearing and seeing all of herstories from my father and grandparents have a heavyimpact on who I identify as. Making sure I celebratethis day lets me reassure myself that my greatgrandmother is never forgotten; as a slave and as astrong Black woman. Being that Juneteenth heavilyimpacts me and my family, I'm a firm believer that if itwas spread more it would impact others too.”

Over all the The Emancipation Proclamation andJuneteenth deserve more recognition in both schoolsand communities. These events celebrate the richhistory and culture of Black people and should becelebrated more widely. If you or anyone you know would like to participate ina Juneteenth celebration, come down to the WorldBeatCultural Center - 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA

92101, onSunday, June17th. Join us fora liveperformancefrom reggaelegends, theMightyDiamonds and anAfro-FuturismExhibit, whichfeatures Blackpeople infuturisticbackgrounds byJessi Jumanji.

If anyone wants to find out more they contactgetonthepeacetrain@gmail.com

We will have a rehearsal onSunday, July 15th at WorldBeat Center at 3pm;

followed by screening of documentary“When Voices Meet” at 7pm.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE.

by Jessi Jumanji

Afrofuturism is a genre ofartistic expression centeredaround African culture,science, and technology.When artists fuse ancientknowledge with moderninnovation, the past andpresent overlap to create an“Afrofuture,” a newdimension of space andtime powered by blackintelligence and imagination.

Historically, people of color haven’t beenrepresented in this light in mainstream media often.Afrofuturism is both a creative and revolutionaryresponse to the lack of blackrepresentation in media depicting thefuture. Nowadays, examples ofAfrofuturism can be found inmainstream media such a film,literature, music, visual art, and more.

In order for black people toimagine a bright future, we must firstembrace and understand our pasts.Exploring my own family history ledme to Afrofuturism. As a millennialraised in the south, I have grown tovalue both historical significance and

technological advancement. With family roots inGreenwood, Mississippi, the cotton capital of theworld and death place of Emmitt Till, and growingup in Memphis, TN where Martin Luther King wasassassinated, I have always felt an obligation topreserve and honor that history.

In modern society, it has become easier todiscover and share these legacies. Social mediafeeds are the new historical timeline and archives,documenting our lives everyday. It isa major influencer of pop cultureand mainstream media becauseallows us to instantly share andinteract with many different forms ofart.

Creating art at the intersection ofhistory and pop culture bridges the

gap between the pastand present and helpsus envision the futurefrom a newperspective, one where it is possiblefor black people to embrace theirculture and excel while doing so.Celebrities, with their massivefollowings and influence, are oftenpurveyors and protectors of cultures.

My most recent digital artworkseries “Distant Relatives: FamiliarFaces” features several black

celebritiescoupled withtheir Africanlookalikes fromthe past. Thisseries illustratedthe similaritiesin looks,hairstyles, and

fashion that have withstood timeand space for hundreds of yearslike a “before and after”comparison. This series gainedlots of unexpected attentionfrom media outlets such asAfroPunk, Blavity, Face2FaceAfrica, as well as some of thecelebrities themselves, includingAlicia Keys, Fetty Wap, Nipsey

Hussle, and more. My afrofuturist style of digitalartwork has also gained the attention of celebritieslike Erykah Badu, who recently reposted mydepiction of Cardi B as the famous “Mona Lisa” incelebration of her chart-topping album release.

It is important that black artists continue to createpositive images of ourselves and utilize moderntechnology to suspend our legacy in space andtime. That is the essence of Afrofuturism.

Afrofuturism: From the Motherland to Mainstream Media

200 singers and supporters will be TranscendingBarriers on July 21st as The Peace Train brings togetherSouth African, Californian and Mexican participants fora series of workshops and performances in San Diegoand Tijuana to promote cultural exchange and mutualrespect in honor of Nelson Mandela’s100th birthday.

On July 21, the Californianparticipants may either begin at BalboaPark’s World Beat Cultural Center at 9:00AM or at the Barrio Logan Station of theSan Diego Trolley at 10:00 AM. Fromthere, they’ll use the San Diego Trolley astheir local version of “The Peace Train”and travel together to San Ysidro Stationwhere they’ll walk across the border to bemet by the Mexican participants fromPromotora de las Bellas Artes. Withescorts from the City of Tijuana, thesingers and their supporters will linkarms in solidarity and sing together asthey parade to Centro Cultural Tijuana(CECUT) for a rehearsal and friendship-building meal together. At 6:00 PM thatevening, they will present a unity concert at CECUT.The Californians will then go by bus back across theborder to return home.

Singers and supporters of all ages are invited to thefirst rehearsal on Sunday, July 15 at 3:00PM at theWorld Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park, 2100 ParkBlvd., San Diego 92101.

The Peace Train band will also perform a specialMandela Centenary free concert on July 18 at 7:00 PMat the World Beat Cultural Center.

The Peace Train is an international movement that

began in 1992 in South Africa to help Nelson Mandelatranscend the barriers of Apartheid by forming a 500-voice, multiracial and multicultural youth choir. Startedby two women who were born on opposite sides ofApartheid’s barriers, Sharon Katz and Nonhlanhla

Wanda, The Peace Train has been conducting projectswith diverse groups around the world for over 25 years,to sing in harmony as one Human race.

In 2018, The Peace Train’s founders will bringsingers from Northern, Central and Southern Californiaacross the border into Mexico as part of theirTranscending Barriers project.

To Register and Reserve your T-Shirt or For MoreInformation:

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Emancipation Proclamation & Juneteenth

The Peace Train is Transcending Barriers in 2018In Celebration of

Nelson Mandela's 100thBirthday

Mandela’s 100th Birthdaywill be WednesdayJuly 18th at 8pm atWorldBeat Center.

The border crossing andconcert with Americanand Mexican children’s

choirs will be on SaturdayJuly 21st with

performance atTijuana Cultural Center

at 6pm.

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The Root Digger Corner

by Yvette Porter-Moore

On Monday,April 30, 2018, TheJulian PioneerMuseum presented“Albert & Margaret,”A play about theRobinsons, a mar-

ried African American couple, whofounded and built the Hotel Robinson inJulian, California in the year of 1897.Today the hotel, now known as theJulian Gold Rush Hotel, is still operatingand is the oldest continuously operatinghotel in Southern California.

Albert Robinson was a former slaveand came to California by way ofMissouri, while Margaret Tull Robinsonwas born and raised in Temecula,California. Albert arrived in Californianot long after the Gold Rush. These twomet and married and as a present fromMargaret’s parents purchased land for

The Robinsons:A Black Pioneer Story

them in Julian. The couple started a bak-ery and restaurant on the present site,and as their reputation grew they built ahotel to compliment what they werealready doing in the arena of tourismand hospitality.

The play “Albert and Margaret” wasresearched by historian David Lewis ofJulian, and adapted for stage by SylviaM’Lafi Thompson, who also performedas Margaret Robinson in the play. AlbertRobinson was performed by Antonio TJJohnson. Both are very seasoned actorswho have performed in many plays

together over a span of 35years.

The performance wassimplistically and creative-ly presented in readingformat at the Julian HighSchool Little Theater asthere was one stage setthat took place in thekitchen of the restaurant,where the Robinson’s didtheir daily work. The sto-rytelling was very realisticspoken in the dialect ofthe time.

by Wolf Diaz

OK, it’s like this. The work that theCreator allowsme to do withWalk of theWarrior, whichis an AmericanIndian nonprofitout reach pro-gram bringingsolutions forsubstance andalcohol abuse tothe reservationsin San Diego.Well, part ofthat work entails starting AA and NAMeetings on the reservations. And so thesebrave Indians that show up from the Rezto do the do were at one time given thoselittle plastic keychain thingys and theywould look at them like those things arewhat you give to the white people (pleaseno offense to white people) so anyway we

would give these righteous arrowheadsthat Anthony was picking up to anyonewho attended the meeting for the first

time. And peo-ple were dig-ging on it.

But then Ihad this idea togive theIndians eaglefeathers to cel-ebrate theirtimes in recov-ery instead ofthose littlecheesy plastickeychain

thingys. So I have been gifted several eaglefeathers in the past from the elders and Istarted giving those away. My ego startedfreaking out saying things like ..... dudewhat are you doing you’re giving away allof your eagle feathers what will you have?And then I listened to another voice of adivine nature that said don’t worry about

Magical Eagle Feathers Brings theCommunity Together

by Yvette Porter-Moore

His legacy and the love for a man wascelebrated on April 29, 2018. The com-munity, and an honored group of peoplethat looked like the Who’s Who of SanDiego came out to celebrate Rev. GeorgeWalker Smith on his 90th Birthday.

Rev. Smith is one person that canbring together Democrats andRepublicans all in one room for onecause and one purpose in peace and har-mony.

The celebration was held at ChristUnited Presbyterian Church where Rev.Smith was Pastor of since 1956 to 2000.There, Smith preached about the socialgospel and promoted communityactivism during his tenure.

Rev. Smith stated he was grateful forhis years on this earth, but the numberof years does not matter, but what onehas done while they are living is whatmatters most.

Dr. Bob Ross served as the Master ofCeremonies. Reflections were given byDr. Constance Carroll, Gil Johnson, PatMurry, Ed Quinn, Mike Finely, DorothySmith, his grandchildren, Sen. Pro Tem

Toni Atkins, Assembly members ShirleyWeber & Todd Gloria, and City CouncilMember Myrtle Cole.

Rev. Smith was serenaded by the stu-dents of McGill School of Success asthey played their violins, and Jazz vocal-ist Lorraine Castellanos.

Rev. Smith is known for his activismas the first African American to serve onthe San Diego Board of Education andbeing the Founder of the Catifish Clubin 1970, which was a forum for politi-cians and the S.D. community at largediscussing and presenting political andsocial issues.

The Celebration was put together by acommittee led by his daughter CarolynSmith. The committee included theCalifornia Endowment, Christ UnitedPresbyterian Church, Clifford Glass,Karen Harris Beauchamp, ThelmaHarris, Mr. & Mrs. Gil Johnson,Kimberly King, Brian Matthews, DeloresMcNeely, Mr. & Mrs. Denis Morgan,Fred Norfleet, Dr. Robert Ross, Dr.Dorothy Smith, Sharian Smith-Lott, TheSmith-Yeldell Family and NancyWilliams.

90 Years of Life Celebrated:Reverand George Walker Smith

When Mr. Robinson died, leavingMrs. Robinson to work out the businessfor a few years, she sold the hotel anddisappeared. There has been no docu-mentation as to her whereabouts, asthere has been speculation that she mether doom. However, it is possible thatshe moved back to Temecula and remar-ried.

After the performance, there was time

for Q & A. Well known communitymembers were in the audience: ChuckAmbers, Alyce Smith-Cooper, VickiMorgan, Jackie Martin, and historians,librarians, and scholars.

Yvette Porter Moore is a professional genealogistand San Diego Community Historian. She hasbeen conducting genealogy research since 2000.yportermoore@gmail.comwww.theancestorshavespoken.blogspot.com

it. And when I started to get down to my

last twos and fews of eagle feathers MarkRomero saved the day. Mark is one of thedearest friends I have who I have thegreatest respect for. He was the formertribal chairman for Mesa Grande reserva-tion whom I was blessed to be able toknow and work with for the last 10 years.Anthony, Mark and I Are members of thesubstance-abuse committee for theSouthern California Tribal Chairman’sAssociation and that’s Mark in the middleof the picture celebrating 29 years of clean

time. And so one day he shows up to themeeting with this big bag of eagle feathersand gifts it to me because he sees whatI’m up to. They’re on my bed with mystuffed animals. I guess everyone nowknows that I have stuffed animals, oh wellit’s just the little kid in me. Thank youdearly Mark you are a Beautiful reflectionof the Creators love!!!!!! Thank you somuch for all the wisdom you have sharedwith me throughout the years I havelearned so many beautiful valuable lessonsfrom you and I can’t thank you enoughbrother. Good looking out bro.

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Update on my #NoDapl charges:Like everyone else who was arrested

on February 1, 2017, my trial is set forthe end of May. However, I decided tochange my legal representation and ithas taken quite awhile to find a replace-ment. This has pushed me to the veryedge of preparing in every imaginableway, including legally and personally. I’mhoping for a continuance but will haveto be ready on May 31st, if not.

I have also decided not to pursue theNecessity Defense. I will be showing upfor my day in front of the judge ready tostand in my “Not Guilty” position

regardless of the consequences. Therewill be no deal taking for me. Mycharges have increased from class BMisdemeanors to class A Misdemeanors.I still believe in what we did and havefaith in the prayers I made.

I stand in solidarity, love and supportof all the other Water Protectors gettingready for their trials and judge nobodyfor their decisions in court. We all haveour own paths. You did what was need-ed at the time it was needed and I willhonor you forever.

#StillNoDapl #MniWiconi#WaterIsLife

HolyElk LaffertyIt was a wonderful and glorious

Kumeyaay day in the mountains. A posi-tive and healthy connection with nature

surrounded the guests as they arrived topay tribute and participate in honoringtribal customs while coming together toreconnect with the “old ways”.

As BoBo Elliott explained the youthare hungry to attach themselves to a sta-ble and sustainable culture that pro-motes a since of pride, dignity and self-respect. Many have turned their back on

the culture of materialism and avariceoften associated with the casino drivenculture surrounding them. BoBo explainswe want to bring back and rekindle tra-ditions that hold us together as a people.

Traditionally when a baby is born itwas brought into the community andintroduced to the tribe. That is what weare doing today with a an IntroductionCeremony of our son Aatim. Bobo andmother Charlene Elliott are behind amovement to bring tribal traditions outof the shadows. “Not only are weencouraged to come together in a posi-tive way for the sake of our children butelders and parents are reminded of theirrole of responsibility and pride ... not asan obligation but rather a cultural neces-sity.”

I was encourage by Paul Cuero whocame to us as young people with thewisdom of the Ancestors to keep ourspirit alive.”

It was a full day of food, ceremonialdancing, song and family bonding ... adose of good medicine for the future.

Introducing Aatim Elliott

Indian Message To The Moon

When NASA was preparing for theApollo project, they did some astro-naut training on a Navajo Indian

reservation. One day, a Navajo elderand his son were herding sheep andcame across the space crew. The old

man, who spoke only Navajo, asked a questionwhich his son translated. “What are these guys inthe big suits doing?”

A member of the crew said they were practicingfor their trip to the moon. The old man got allexcited and asked if he could send a message to

the moon with the astronauts. Recognizing a pro-motional opportunity for the spin-doctors, theNASA folks found a tape recorder.

After the old man recorded his message, theyasked the son to translate it. He refused. So theNASA reps brought the tape to the reservationwhere the rest of the tribe listened and laughedbut refused to translate the elder’s message to themoon.

Finally, the NASA crew called in an official govern-ment translator. He reported that the moon mes-sage said, “Watch out for these guys; they havecome to steal your land.”

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NEWS from Las Vegas/Nevadaby Kena Adams

Indian Voices Nevada is spotlightingmen and women of color who are plan-ning to run in the upcoming ClarkCounty State/Federal Primary Election inJune 2018. With the recent dismal Ward5 special election voter turnout somecandidates are emphasizing the need ofthis ever-growing issue. The Women’sMarch and the Black Women’s brunchare both examples of ground breakingevents promoting people of color into thepolitical arena here in Clark County.Indian Voices contacted several candi-dates, giving them the opportunity tooffer one statement and a short bio ofthemselves.

Steve Sanson,born in Jamaica,21-year residentof Clark County,a distinguishedUS Marine andArmy disabledveteran, alsobelieves in edu-cating andencouragingpeople to

involve them-selves in the vot-

ing process. There is no shortage of dis-content with the government at times inlife concerning people of color, but if wedon’t vote it won’t change. Mr. Sanson isrunning for State Assembly District 13.Steve Sanson stated, “A family courtjudge alone can take away your children,your house, your business, your money,and your freedom, all without a jury. Iwill introduce a bill guaranteeing every-one’s 7th Amendment Right’s to a JuryTrial in family court.” The State ofNevada has as much as 76,000 veteransin our state alone that Steve Sansonadvocates for daily through hisPresidency with Veterans in PoliticsInternational, a non-partisan group forelected seats and military watchdog forveteran’s rights. Mr. Sanson has excep-tional communication skills in his manyyears of advocating for Veterans through-out Clark County.

The next candidate we would like tointroduce is Jo Cato. Cato is not only a

sister because of her relation to the mediaworld, but she is a hero and inspirationto all women of color, here and in herhometown of Mount James, SaintAndrew, Jamaica. I remember speaking toher at the Black Women’s brunch eventhere in Las Vegas in January. Colors ofChange hosted the event emphasizingwhat women of color have to offer thepolitical arena. Colors of Change pro-motes and encourages women of colorwith positive reinforcement, education,and an outlet in the political arena to beheard. Besides sitting on numerous coun-cils, such as City of North Las Vegas, Jowas honored with the NAWBO (NationalAssociation of Women Business Owners)Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018.She was chosen from over 300 otherwomen business owners. Jo’s company,Periwinkle Group LLC, is an award win-ning, certified minority business enter-prise. Jo Cato is running for the StateUniversity Regent District 1, which cov-ers a large section of North Las Vegas. JoCato is highly skilled in public relationsand proves her leadership daily with hercommitment to her community, ClarkCounty. Cedric Crear held the StateUniversity Regent District 1 seat but hastaken his place as the temporary Ward 5City Councilman. He also plans to runfor the permanent (Ward 5) seat in 2019,among a slew of other long time grass-roots Ward 5 residents whom IndianVoices have followed for more than adecade, such as former AssemblymanHarvey Munford.

Our next candidate we would like tointroduce isAaron D Ford, an18-year residentof Clark County.Aaron was bornand raised inDallas Texas andis a former edu-cator, experi-enced lawyer,and public ser-vant. Aarons first

brush with politicswas in 2010, even though he was unsuc-cessful he pushed and never lost sight of

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his ambition and became quite successfulin 2012 as a Nevada Senator. 2015 heearned the title of Nevada State SenateMinority Leader and in 2016 became theNevada State Senate Majority Leader. Mr.Ford has sat on many boards such as theVictory Missionary Baptist Church and IHave a Dream Foundation to name a few.Indian Voices is honored to have spot-lighted such people of excellence whomrepresent people of color and beyondthroughout Clark County. We will leaveyou with a statement from Aaron Ford,“In the last few years, the AttorneyGeneral’s office in Nevada has become avehicle to promote partisan politics andadvance an extreme, ideological agendathat is far outside the mainstream andputs special interests ahead of our fami-lies. Nevadans deserve better from their

top law enforcement officer. I will be anAttorney General who always putsNevada families first. Whether that iscombating workplace sexual harassment-- including making sure that taxpayerswon’t have to foot the bill to defendharassers, improving programs to combatdrug addiction and address mentalhealth, keeping our kids safe at school,or taking on scammers, criminals anddrug dealers that prey on our communi-ties, my focus will always be on keepingNevadans safe, strengthening the middleclass, and protecting our families.Nevadans deserve better from their toplaw enforcement officer. I will be anAttorney General who always putsNevada families first.” Good luck asalways to all our upcoming candidates.

Steve Sanson

Aaron D. Ford

Indian Voices • June 2018 13

My readershave antici-pated thisupdate forquite sometime. CaptainPaiute hasbeen quitebusy with thecurrent stateof our coun-try, savingIndianCountryeverywhere!

Teddy Tso creator of Captain Paiute is amember of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribeand had some great news for CaptainPaiute fans. He is currently working onhis second issue, “Battle of BadMedicine.” “Well my ultimate goal is 4

issues a year, I am considering submit-ting comic strips for Native publicationsin the future as well.” Captain Paiutehad many doors slammed in his face onhis journey as the only Native AmericanSuper Hero here in the Southwest.Captain Paiutes message spans IndianCountry everywhere in his intriguingand relevant stories no matter what partof the Indian Country you may live in.“Never give up, never forget who youand where you came from!” stated TeddyTso during our Skype interview thisweek. He is quite busy with 3 upcomingconventions; Comic Con in Salt LakeCity September 6, Vegas Fan Fusion LasVegas Sept 28, and Comic Con Tucsonin November. For more information visitwww.warpaintstudios.net, get your ownCaptain Paiute issue today.

Captain Paiute Update!

Did you know that according toWikipedia Nevada’s FourthCongressional District is a new districtthat was created because of the 2010Census? Located in the central portionof the state, it includes most of northernClark County, southern Lyon County,and all of Esmerelda, Lincoln, Mineral,Nye, and White Pine counties. Althoughthe district appears rural, almost 90% ofthe district’s population lives in ClarkCounty. The district has flipped between

Democratic and Republican representa-tion since it was created. DemocratSteven Horsford won the election forthis seat in the 2012 elections. He wasseated for the 113th Congress in 2013 asthe district’s first congressperson, servingjust one term before he was defeated byRepublican Cresent Hardy in November2014. In turn, Hardy lost to DemocratRuben Kihuen in 2016. This area coversquite a bit of Indian Country in Nevada.Let’s make sure we are asking questionsthat involve the many tribes in this arearanging from Paiute to Shoshone.

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Mesa Grande Mountain Man

Cory LaChusa was a gentle giant, thekindest most loving soul. His smilewas warm and his heart was pure.Cory left us April 22, 2018. He leftbehind his brother and two sisters.This world will never be the samewithout our MG Mountain Man!

Journey well my friend may you shinebright in the milky way.

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SACRAMENTO, CA – The Bureau ofCannabis Control, CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health andCalifornia Department of Food andAgriculture have proposed to readopttheir emergency regulations that are cur-rently in effect, extending the time thoseregulations are in effect for another 180-day period. The three licensing authori-ties are proposing some changes to theregulatory provisions to provide greaterclarity to licensees and to address issuesthat have arisen since the emergency reg-ulations went into effect.

Highlighted among the proposed

changes is that applicants may now com-plete one license application and obtainone license to conduct medicinal andadult-use cannabis activity. Additionally,licensees may continue to engage incommercial cannabis activities withother licensees regardless of designationas this provision is no longer limited bytime.

“These proposed changes to ouremergency regulations are based onfeedback from our stakeholders, andinformation gathered over the first fourmonths of implementation,” said Bureauof Cannabis Control Chief Lori Ajax.

Licensing Authorities Announce ProposedReadoption of Emergency Cannabis Regulations

As cannabis becomes a multi-billiondollar industry, one Oakland-based pre-seed accelerator is working to make surethe communities that bore the burden ofthe hard times don’t get left out of thegood ones.

The impact of the militarized enforce-ment of the Drug War has ravaged lowincome communities across the US.

Leo Orleans is a farmer actively work-ing towards transforming the industriallandscape of East Oakland: the dream isa community garden and collective gath-ering space, and to fully achieve thisdream, Orleans is taking a bet oncannabis by establishing a unique deliv-ery service and dispensary that wouldoffer both ganja and groceries.

As a fellow in the Hood Incubator,Orleans is learning the skills to succeedwithin an industry that, in California

alone, saw $2.7 billion in sales for 2015.Orleans is also organizing a network thatwill help them navigate an industry stillstruggling to live up to the GoldenState’s reputation for racial diversity.

The Drug War and cannabis criminal-ization are both the product of racistrhetoric and anti-immigrant hysteria.And while data shows that white peoplein the U.S. use drugs at a slightly higherrate than their non-white peers, Blackpeople are far more likely to be impris-oned for drug-related crimes.

Despite the cannabis plant’s manydark historical connections — from theracist roots of prohibition to the raciallybiased enforcement of drug laws —Orleans said it can become a transforma-tive force for creating economic andmedicinal opportunity to heal violatedcommunities.

Hood Incubator: Empowering People ofColor with Cannabis

Dear Fellow Workers and Friends,

In preparation for the June 2, 2018Alumni Weekend Open House at theChe Café, especially for the panel dis-cussion, several historical documentsregarding the co-ops and the Che Caféhave been posted to the New Indicator’s

UCSD History page at http://newindica-tor.org/. If you have any document toadd to this collection, please email it toinfo@newindicator.org

To whet your appetite for the paneldiscussion, check out History of CheCafe, power point slides prepared byArnie Schoenberg.

Open House at Che Café

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