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COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Vaccines Now Available for Eligible Individuals in Santa Clara County Boosters strongly urged for all people 65 years of age and older, residents of long term care facilities, and people 50 years and older with underlying medical conditions. Many others will also benefit from a booster and are encouraged to get one. SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – Along with COVID-19 Pfizer booster vaccinations, the County of Santa Clara will now administer booster shots to those who received the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine and are eligible under CDC guidelines. County clinics are taking appointments at www.sccfreevax.org and everyone eligible is encouraged to receive a booster shot. “We now understand that the protection from the initial vaccine series may decrease over time, and a booster shot is highly effective in preventing serious hospitalization and death,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Health Officer and Director of Public Health for the County of Santa Clara.
“We especially urge everyone 65 and older to receive the booster shot, as well as anyone who lives in a long term care facility, and anyone 50 years and older who has an underlying medical condition.” People who received their initial series with
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• Most people who received their Pfizer or Moderna shot 6 or more months ago: • Those who are 65+, 18 and older living in a long term care facility, or are 50+ with an underlying condition, are strongly urged to get their booster as soon as possible.
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• Those who are 18 and older and have an underlying medical condition, or work in a setting that may increase their risk of exposure, may also consider getting a booster. As of October 21, just 74,290 members of the Santa Clara County community had received their booster shot and only 39% of eligible people age 65 and older had received one. People who are at increased risk of hospitalization because of age or underlying condition are strongly encouraged to get a booster shot as soon as possible. The booster shot provides extra protection from hospitalization and death. [Continued on Page 13]
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Coming Soon to Cali: A “Zero-Fee” Public Banking Option Edward Henderson | California Black Media On Oct. 4, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation paving the way for a new public banking system in California. AB 1177, known as the ‘California Public Banking Option Act’, creates a zero-penalty, zero-fee, and zero-minimumbalance platform for basic financial services. These services include direct deposit from employers and public benefits, automatic bill pay to registered payees, recurring payments and donations to account holders’ organizations or charities of choice, and an infrastructure to support account holders in building credit. “AB 1177 will help Californians stay protected from overdraft fees and penalties and give them an opportunity to save money and build wealth while fighting the racial wealth gap,” said Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), lead author of the bill. “California is leading the nation’s public banking movement and we must keep working to provide no-fee banking services to all Californians,” he added. Santiago wrote the bill with the intention to help close the financial services gap that leaves 1 in 4 Californians unbanked or underbanked. Modeled after the state’s public retirement program CalSavers, the bill forms a commission of representatives from
the Treasurer’s office, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, financial access experts and community members to oversee market analysis on how the program should be implemented. Proponents of public banking in California say Wall Street banks have failed low-income communities, particularly people of color. They also say the banks will provide easier access to capital that will be critical to helping small businesses and neighborhoods rebound after the pandemic. “Financial exclusion and scarcity have been a tool for oppression, discrimination and systemic inequity for too long. Public banking options such as BankCal, along with new technology that allows for free exchange over the internet, are urgently needed to decentralize power, privilege and financial control,” said Briana Marbury, Executive Director of the Interledger Foundation, a non-profit that advocates for standards and technologies that support an open and integrated global financial system. Opponents of the bill believe that governmentowned banks open the door for corruption and that the cost of any mismanagement of funds will come out of taxpayers’ pockets. A 2015 article published by the Cato Institute critiques
past public banking projects, highlighting shortcomings and failures. Mark A. Calabria, who was chief economist to Vice President Pence and former director of the Federal Housing and Finance Agency authored the article. He cites devastating losses Germany’s public banks suffered during the sub-prime mortgage crisis of 2008. Calabria also points to public banking failures closer to home. “The recent history of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, quasi‐ public banks at the federal level, illustrates that mismanagement and corruption are alive and well at the intersection of the public and private,” he wrote. However, Trinity Tran, co-founder of the California Public Banking Alliance, argues instead that AB1177 does not create a new bank but “creates a statewide retail banking option trough which every California worker can access zerocost services.” While California is known for its groundbreaking legislation, it will not be the first state with a banking system like this. North Dakota’s public banking system was founded back in 1919. Marbury believes that the bill is only the first step toward a more broader initiative that would revolutionize accessibility to financial
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No Fee Access growth and equality. “This is an exciting development, but not far-reaching enough. Public banking initiatives should be introduced in other states across the US to ensure equal access to financial services for the most vulnerable sectors
of our population while elevating the economic health of society as a whole,” she said. In addition, global financial inclusion should encompass both “brick and mortar” bank access for everyone and a more inclusive internet,” she added.
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The City of Santa Clara Receives Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Clara was selected as a recipient of the 2021 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC). “Throughout the pandemic, the City continued to provide essential services in the community, online and in-person,” said City Manager Deanna J. Santana. “As the Center of What’s Possible, our residents and business expect us to provide digital services that can be accessed online anytime. Our Information Technology Department oversees critical systems
allowing City staff to The MISAC award connect with our residents recognizes the and businesses using City of Santa Clara technology.” for implementing
As of this week, 94.5% of County employees have been vaccinated. As one of the largest counties in California with 2 million residents, Santa Clara County Government is also one of the largest employers in the Bay Area with 22,000 employees. I applaud our workforce for reaching this milestone as we work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic with all the tools at our disposal.
information technology practices that excel in creative and efficient uses of local government resources. The award signifies that the City has met or exceeded MISAC standards in the technology-focused areas of Budget and Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Operations and Staffing, Customer Satisfaction, Internet, Project Management, Professional Development
and Training, Disaster Preparation and Recovery, Policies and Procedures, Security, and GIS. “The past year was extremely challenging, dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The reliance on technology has been even more crucial during this time,” said Director of Information Technology/CIO Gaurav Garg. “I am proud the IT Department quickly came together as digital first responders to enable business continuity and essential services. As a City, not only did we transition, but we also transformed into a new way of working and collaborating. Technology played a pivotal role, resulting in staff feeling empowered and productive while ensuring City staff and the public remain safe.” The City has received MISAC’s Excellence in Information Technology Practices Award 15 times. Of the 26 agencies that applied for the award, 13 agencies received the award. The review process becomes more difficult every year as technology practices and the certification process changes.
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First Vietnamese American Service Center Opening Its Doors in Santa Clara County
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The resource hub in East San José will offer a wide range of services in Vietnamese and Spanish SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.— This month, the Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) will become the first one-stop location in Santa Clara County to offer a wide range of services in Vietnamese and Spanish, a longawaited development that will bring more equitable resources to the county’s diverse residents. The center, located at 2410 Senter Road in East San José, will be a resource hub for culturally competent and language accessible health and human services. “Santa Clara County is made up of many cultures and languages. The completion and opening of the VASC is a significant milestone in our goal to more fully represent our unique communities,” said County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. “I’m extremely proud of the work that has been done to get us here and to have a
County-operated center that offers services to our residents in a way that respects and celebrates the rich diversity they bring to our area.” Despite Santa Clara County being home to the second largest Vietnamese population outside of Viet Nam, studies have shown significant health disparities among the community, perpetuated by cultural and language barriers to vital services. The VASC is designed to meet this need, County leaders say. “For those who have struggled to make a doctor’s appointment, get food assistance, or find help with any number of life challenges because of language or cultural barriers, this center is for you,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D. “We want this to be a place that welcomes residents of all cultural backgrounds – a place where they
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can feel supported and understood.” The VASC will offer access to behavioral health services, primary care, dental care, social services, a senior nutrition program, on-site child supervision, a suite of community programming to promote wellness, and more. Language capacity at the center will
include, at minimum, English, Vietnamese, and Spanish, reflecting the communities and populations that will be served at the Center. Limited services will begin in November, with plans for full operation by February 2022. “These services are all connected to one’s wellbeing – not just
physical but also mental and emotional,” said Betty Duong, manager for the VASC. “Being able to address these basic needs in the language you are most comfortable speaking, among a community of people who understand your cultural identity, is a big step toward equity.”
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China to open its borders after 85% of population vaccinated by: Harry Johnson If the vaccination rate reaches more than 85% in early 2022, there will be few infections and none of those infected would be in serious condition or die.
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Playtime for All Lincoln Glen Park is now a destination for those with autism spectrum disorders, sensory challenges, visual and auditory impairments, cognitive, developmental,
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New All-Inclusive Playground Opens for All to Enjoy Lincoln Glen Park joins the popular Rotary Play Garden as a destination for people of all ages and skill levels to participate in play in the City. Rotary PlayGarden at Guadalupe River Park was first in 2015, with Phase II to be constructed from November 2021-June 2022; Lincoln Glen Park is the second; Emma Prusch Farm Park is the third and will begin construction in January 2022-January
2023; and Almaden Lake Park is the fourth with construction dates to be determined. For more information about the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department’s parks and facilities, visit www. sanjoseca.gov/prns.
www.wvcommunityservices.org The park’s theme details the area’s early history as a postal communications hub. In 1893, mail for residents was delivered to the Kensington Post Office, the second post office ever built in San José. It was housed in a grocery store on the northeast corner of Minnesota and Cherry avenues. In 1895, the post office was renamed Willow Glen. By 1936, Willow Glen was incorporated into the City of San José.
physical disabilities, and the medically fragile. The 2-acre neighborhood park has a new community space that includes picnic areas to foster social connections and play, and fitness equipment that provide a rich sensory environment for all skill levels. This major upgrade to the playground at Lincoln Glen Park was designed to provide access to sensory and physical play for children and adults of all ages. The new all-inclusive playground includes slides and
accessible through gentle slopes, wide paths and ramps, and landscaping inside the park provides opportunities for sensory stimulation through plant color, texture, and fragrance. Development of allinclusive playgrounds is a key part of Equity and Access initiatives in ActivateSJ, PRNS’ 20-year strategic plan to maintain, improve and expand facilities, programs and services. This is the second of four all-inclusive playgrounds
This park, like many City parks, was funded by the Park Trust Fund. The all-inclusive park elements were partially funded by the County of Santa Clara’s All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program. The new all-inclusive Lincoln Glen Park playground is a collaboration between Councilmember Dev Davis, the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department, the Public Works Department, and the Willow Glen community.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Recognizes Service Providers SAN JOSE – A cancer diagnosis can be devastating. And the hardship of illness can be further compounded for patients of modest means. Coping with the daily struggle to get to appointments, get some exercise, and maintain good nutrition can be tough. That’s why the work of organizations such as Pink Ribbon Group (PRG) and Cancer CAREPoint, along with other Bay Area organizations that provide critical supportive services to patients undergoing cancer treatment, are so important, according to Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian. “This Breast Cancer Awareness Month I wanted to recognize organizations in our community working every day to support people being treated for breast cancer — and all types of cancers,” said Simitian. “We’re fortunate we can make support services available to community members to help make a difficult time in their life a little easier.” Last year, Simitian urged the Board of Supervisors to award a total of $500,000 in funding to support PRG and Cancer CAREPoint in their work with patients receiving cancer treatment at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Both groups have since provided a slew of critical services to patients during the height of the COVID
pandemic and, in the case of PRG, begun to expand services to patients at other hospitals throughout Santa Clara County. Even as the Supervisors recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month at their October 19 Board meeting, Simitian took pains to emphasize, “Awareness alone isn’t enough. We’ve got to step up and help in real and tangible ways.” “Few of us are fortunate enough to make our way through life without being touched by cancer in some way,” said Simitian. “It changes your life in a way that requires you to put all of your energy into getting better. Life’s daily realities, like getting the groceries and vacuuming, often take a back seat and that leads to more stress at exactly the time it’s least manageable. Supportive services like those provided by Pink Ribbon Group and Cancer CAREPoint can really play an important role in reestablishing health.” PRG, which focuses particularly on patients with breast and gynecological cancers, has provided more than 12,325 meals and given more than 335 rides to more than 170 people since January 1, 2021. More than 50% of patients
using services fall below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. “We are so very pleased to be in partnership with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to provide critical support to their patients being treated for breast and gynecological cancers,” said Julie Arnheim, director of growth and strategy at Pink Ribbon Group. “We are both committed to the overall well-being of the entire family and helping to predict better outcomes for the patients we serve. It delights us to hear frequent praise from SCVMC’s oncology social workers and from the clients and their families for whom PRG provides safe travel to treatment, healthy meals, and virtual peer support. We look forward to continuing to work together in providing care that goes well beyond hospital walls for those battling breast and gynecological cancer. We are working to ensure that no one travels this road alone.” “PRG is a true blessing!” added Kerstin, a Santa Clara County resident, cancer survivor, and Pink Ribbon Group client. “I don’t have a car and the cancer treatment center is not on a bus line near where I live.
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NEH Grant Fuels Reinterpretation of National Trust Historic Sites
WASHINGTON --The National Trust for Historic Preservation has won a second grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help sustain its historic sites after the drastic economic impacts of the pandemic. Many had to lay-off staff, severely reduce operations, and some closed their doors for months to accommodate the mandates of the pandemic. This $500,000 grant will provide five historic sites owned and operated by the National Trust with a financial lifeline to help support existing staff and engage community members and humanities scholars in the development of new interpretive
programs focused on Black, Indigenous, and LatinX stories at these iconic properties. The grants support the National Trust’s mission to tell the full American story and diversify the interpretation and meaning of historic sites. “We are grateful to the NEH for this generous grant, which will at once support staff and leading-edge humanities scholarship at five historic sites. We look forward to sharing the powerful stories that this funding will allow us to tell, enabling these historic places to serve the communities that surround them more deeply and to examine and interpret shared
stories.” Rena Zurofsky, Interim Vice President for Historic Sites. The funding will be used to support: Shadows on the Teche in New Iberia, Louisiana was a sugar plantation before the Civil War. This property has been a National Trust site for over 50 years, and formerly focused on the stories of the Weeks family, who lived there from 18341958. This new grant from the NEH will widen the focus of interpretation there to tell the full story of the Shadows, which includes the history of the more than 200 enslaved people who lived and worked there. The funding will also provide resources to develop new in-
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Supporting History depth tours for children, already a vital part of the Shadow’s work, as well as more programming and activities, both live
and virtual, for children. The Shadows will hire a Museum Education Specialist to help accomplish all of these education goals and continue its collaboration with the Iberia African American Historical Society. Woodlawn in Alexandria, Virginia is well known as the former plantation that George Washington gifted to his step-granddaughter and nephew. Its own history tells the story of how
it transitioned from a working plantation to a hotbed of anti-slavery activism, however most of the stories of the actual enslaved people at Woodlawn have been erased or repressed. With the funding from this NEH grant, Woodlawn will convene with partner organizations to better articulate this history by facilitating descendant community engagement, coordinating the integration of this information into the contemporary interpretations of the site, and distribute the results to partners, humanities scholars, and local experts. New tours and programs, an updated website, and continued work with its advisory council will be the results of this new funding. President Woodrow Wilson’s House in Washington, D.C. has been a National Trust site since 1961. Besides Wilson’s positive accomplishments, the Trust has not shied away from the ugly history of Wilson’s segregationist, anti-feminist, and antiNative American policies. It has led the way in using the full history of this site to contemporize and explore the meaning of its complex narrative. [Continues on next Page]
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NEH Grant Fuels Reinterpretation of National Trust Historic Sites [Continued from Page 12] With the NEH grant, Wilson House will enhance an existing research program with Howard University students. These emerging scholars will engage in further re-examination of the lasting effects of Wilson’s policies still impacting American communities today. The grant will also fund surveys, focus groups, interviews, workshops, and brainstorming labs to guide the continuing evolution of the site’s interpretation. Chesterwood in Stockbridge, Massachusetts was the country home and studio of the famed American sculptor, Daniel Chester
French, best known for his iconic sculpture of President Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Chesterwood has been a National Trust site since 1968 and is a National Historic Landmark that is also on the African American Heritage Trail. Chesterwood is working with the Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups Through Education (BRIDGE) in order to help tell the stories of the African Americans who likely harvested the marble for the sculpture, and the histories of those who installed and carved the final piece.
Through the NEH grant, Chesterwood will engage an African American scholar to research the full story of this monument to freedom, and its other related Indigenous stories, to support expanded interpretation at the property in time for the centennial of the Lincoln Memorial in 2022. Cooper Molera in Monterey, California was built between
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1830-1869 and was left to the National Trust in 1968. The site has a complex and layered history that is closely linked to Monterey’s role as the political and commercial capital of the Mexican territory of Alta California. The site’s deep history of LatinX, Indigenous, and women’s stories that still need to be fully interpreted. The funding from the NEH will allow Cooper Molera
to digitize hundreds of thousands of its historic records that would become available to the public. In addition, the grant would help fund the position of Director of Partnerships & Interpretation, which was left unfilled during the pandemic. This generous grant will also help to retain and fill 16 positions across these locations that were impacted by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Vaccines Now Available for Eligible Individuals in Santa Clara County [Continued from Page 01] For eligible individuals who live, work, or go to school in Santa Clara County, boosters are available at five large-scale vaccination locations and multiple smaller sites by visiting www. sccfreevax.org, with many locations accepting dropin patients. Additionally, many doctor offices and pharmacies provide COVID-19 boosters. Vaccinations through the County are no-cost to the public, insurance is not required, and there are no immigration requirements. The CDC definition of an underlying medical
condition is very broad, and a significant portion of the population qualifies for a booster.
Vaccinations are the number one tool for preventing hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. It’s important to be vaccinated as quickly as possible if you haven’t done so already and to get the booster when eligible.
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More Black Californians Taking COVID Shot as U.S. Reviews Vaccines for Younger Kids Aldon Thomas Stile | California Black Media Black Californians have joined Black Americans around the country in closing the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap.
As of Oct. 11, Black Californians were 4.2% of Californians that have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, up from 2.7% in February, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 5.7% of the state’s population of nearly 40 million people are Black. “Through our investments in targeted outreach and robust community-based partnerships, our work continues to reach the hardest-hit communities. Vaccines are how we end this pandemic – I encourage all eligible Californians to visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule an appointment for their first dose or find a booster shot to keep themselves and their community healthy,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said last week. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), the vaccine equity gap is narrowing across the United States as about 11% of the people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine are Black Americans, a group that makes up 12.4% of the U.S. population. U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, spoke with California Black Media last week about the importance of equity in the nation’s pandemic response. “The way we define success with the vaccination effort isn’t just how many people got vaccinated, but how equitably and fairly we get the vaccine to people across our country,” Murthy said. “We know that there are communities in our country that have been long underserved by the healthcare system and the victims of structural inequities and structural
racism that have prevented them from getting the care that they need,” he continued. Murthy spoke about some of the equity challenges leaders faced at the beginning of the pandemic. The approach the feds took to address some of those difficulties was similar to California’s strategy. “Early on in the vaccination effort, we saw those disparities developing in the adult population with Black communities and Latino communities having lower vaccination rates than White communities,” Murthy said. “But the good news is there has been a lot of effort over the last many months, which included a lot of outreach and partnerships with communities of color, with leaders and organizations in those communities, working hard to make sure we had mobile units out getting to communities to bring vaccines to where people are and getting vaccines directly to community health centers where we know a lot of folks get their care. All of these
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Closing the Gap efforts together, along with making sure the vaccines are free and making sure as many doctors as possible have the vaccine in their offices, has helped us close a lot of that equity gap,” Murthy continued. Even as vaccination booster shots are becoming more readily available around the country, the COVID-19 Delta variant remains a significant threat in the U.S. and around the world. So, public health leaders are focused on expanding efforts get as many people as possible access to vaccinations and booster shots. “California is leading the nation in vaccinations, with 52 million administered and 86 % of the eligible population having received at least one dose – today’s Western
States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommendation on booster shots will help keep the momentum going as we enter the winter months,” Newsom said last week. California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington state came together last year and created the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. The group, made up of scientists, medical professionals and public health experts, is charged with reviewing COVID-19 vaccine safety. Last week, the workgroup recommended booster shots for vulnerable people and those who live or work in high-risk settings – if they have received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior. [Continued on Page 17]
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Black Biz Owners Push for Equal Access to Trillions in Upcoming Fed Spending Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
Black-owned businesses in California and around the country are closely watching as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi decides when she has enough support from the congressional Democratic caucus to call a vote on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan federal infrastructure spending bill. Dubbed the “American Jobs Plan” by the Biden administration, the spending bill finances construction projects, airports, roads, bridges, education initiatives, and more. As a component of Biden’s broader “Build Back Better plan,” the legislation includes spending to combat climate change and support expanding the country’s social service and safety net programs for lower income families. The infrastructure bill is expected to expand
opportunities for small businesses, including minority-owned ones, who procure contracts to implement various parts plan, hopefully accelerating racial equity, minority business owners say. Some Black business owners are concerned that, as has often been the case with large government spending programs, they will be overlooked. An opportunity to get it right “Here is an opportunity for Black businesses to profit from unprecedented taxpayer spending that will help build all of our communities across America. But we also know, from the past, that inclusion of Black-owned and other minorityowned businesses is not always automatic in situations like this,” said Gene Hale, President of
the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce. “Even informing us that these opportunities exist – letting us know how we can grow and secure our businesses – is never a priority,” added Hale. “That has to change.” Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA 37) said the infrastructure plan reflects the agenda that helped Democrats reclaim the White House. “The needs in our communities, especially for Black and Brown people, are too great to be put on hold,” said Lee in a statement issued on Sept. 22. “This is an opportunity for Democrats to be unified in our goal of realizing the vision and promise of this nation.” United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves said the
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Supporting History financial investment by the federal government is “historic in nature” and should allow California Black businesses to utilize goods and services represented in the plan’s vision. “It’s making sure that Black-owned businesses have the opportunities, that for decades, missed out on,” Graves told California Black Media in a one-on-one interview by telephone. “We’re going to make certain that Black businesses have a seat at the table because the President has required that every agency have a plan for how Black businesses are going to be included in every single investment decision.” Pending traditional and human infrastructure bills
The Senate passed the infrastructure bill on Aug. 10 and a budget reconciliation bill that calls for an additional $3.5 trillion more in spending is being debated. Now the House of Representatives has to approve the legislation and forward it to Biden for his signature. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) has yet to set a date for a floor vote on the bill as a battle continues between liberal and moderate Democrats on the package’s price tag. “Let’s be clear: for months, progressives have been open, honest, and transparent with House leadership and the administration about our focus on passing both bills,” Lee stated. [Continued on Page 19]
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when the next big earthquake happens. Some steps for becoming earthquake ready: 1. Securing our space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items such as furniture and other heavy objects to avoid injuries and damage. 2. Planning to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency. Where will you meet your family? How will you get to work? Do you know how to perform CPR or to use a fire extinguisher? 3. Organizing disaster supplies by packing our
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vaccines are safe for even younger children, ages 5 through 11. “Right now, what is happening is that the FDA is examining the data from Pfizer about clinical trials that concern kids 5-11 and they’re looking for two things: first is to understand if these vaccines work to protect our children from COVID and second, are they safe,” Murthy explained. “Until they complete their review and make a decision on whether or not to offer the vaccine, we certainly won’t recommend them to the public or make a move to roll out vaccines. It’s all contingent upon the FDA’s review and the CDC’s recommendation,” according to Murthy. Murthy also addressed
the myth that young children are somehow immune to the effects of COVID-19. “Even though kids do better than adults when it comes to COVID-19, it is not benign in children. We want to protect our children from the virus, and we also know that COVID has disrupted our kids’ lives in terms of making school difficult, interrupting youth sports, and making it hard to see friends and family members. So, getting our kids vaccinated is a big step towards not only protecting their health but helping them get their lives back,” Murthy said. Murthy stressed the importance of equity and said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
will continue to employ the same methods for children as they did for adults if the FDA and CDC approve vaccines for children in the 5-11 age range. “We will bring the same commitment to vaccinating kids under 12. We are building on the great partnerships we have with communitybased organizations and trusted leaders across the country. We are building on the access points that we’ve set up in the past and increasing those even further so there will be tens of thousands of places where people can get a vaccine for their children,” Murthy said. California Black Media’s coverage of COVID-19 is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.
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More Black Californians Taking COVID Shot as U.S. Reviews Vaccines for Younger Kids [Continued from Page 14] “Recipients of the Moderna vaccine may receive a booster shot six months after completing their primary vaccination series, and recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may receive a booster shot two months after receiving their first dose,” the governor’s office said in a statement last week. The workgroup also recommended a “mixand-match” method, which means people who have received a Moderna
vaccine can get a Johnson & Johnson booster shot and vice-versa. Earlier this month, Newsom announced that California will be the first state in the nation to require children in middle school and high school to be vaccinated once COVID-19 vaccines for children are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA and the CDC will review data from Pfizer during the next two weeks to decide if COVID-19
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Black Biz Owners Push for Equal Access to Trillions in Upcoming Fed Spending [Continued from Page 15] “We all proudly support the President’s entire Build Back Better package, which is why, from the inception of these negotiations, my colleagues and I advocated for the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework alongside the reconciliation package.” The Senate infrastructure bill includes an amendment that would allow the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to become a permanent fixture of the federal government. The amendment will expand the agency’s ability to open regional offices and rural business centers. The outreach facilities would be managed through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), according to the office
of Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland, who co-sponsored the measure with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. The struggle of minority businesses Minority business owners have historically been systematically excluded from securing often lucrative federal contracts for infrastructure work, such as building bridges and highways, Graves said. According to a 2016 MBDA report, public contracting data indicated that disparities exist in contracting activity between minority and non-minority business enterprises. Specifically, the report revealed that minority business enterprises (MBEs) typically secure a lower number and dollar amount of contracts in proportion to the number of MBEs that are available
in the marketplace to bid on and perform contract work. Graves told CBM as the federal government “deploys” infrastructure funding the old way of bidding on contracts will be eliminated. “(MBDA) is the single agency across the federal government that is focused solely on supporting the growth and long-term success of minority businesses,” Graves said. “(MBDA) is working with every single federal agency to make sure that as we deploy these dollars, make these investments, minority businesses are right there at the table.” Under the guidance of Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Graves is tasked with administering increased job opportunities, establishing economic policies to shore up small businesses and train workers for in-demand jobs. Graves, the 19th deputy Secretary of Commerce, is also African American and comes from a family of successful businesspeople. Graves’s four-times great grandparents operated a successful
October 22, 2021 Page 19 horse and buggy taxi business in Washington, D.C., that once stood at the site of the Department of Commerce’s headquarters. Their son went on to be a proprietor of a widely regarded hotel nearby and become one of our nation’s first Black patent-holders through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The challenges faced by minority businesses in California In California, voters rejected the 2020 general election Proposition 16, a ballot measure that would have reinstated affirmative action in California. Over 56 percent of the state’s 11 million voters checked “no” on the measure. What appears to be a barrier on the state level, at the federal level, Graves said “the door is open for all of us.” The federal government is asking states and localities to develop plans to make
sure no minority business is dissuaded from participating in the plan. “We want to see how they plan to use these dollars effectively in an inclusive and equitable way to make certain that opportunities exist for every minority business out there (in California) that have capabilities,” Graves said. “We do want to make sure they don’t get discouraged or turned away.” The infrastructure plan, Graves listed, would also eliminate lead pipes in drinking water systems, provide high-speed broadband, upgrade schools and federal buildings, replace buses and rail cars, and more. “It’s also the singlelargest public investment in history and the most important investment in ensuring that every American has access to reliable, affordable broadband,” he said.
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