A Few Words About Black History Month and Its Importance
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher The father of Black History was Carter G. Woodson (1875 -1950). He did not begin his formal education until he was 20 years old. He earned a high school diploma in West...
View ArticleAn African American and African American Agenda for San Diego
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Mayor Faulconer did an outstanding job of expressing his idea of inclusiveness in laying out the priorities and work ahead for his administration. Public safety is of...
View ArticleThe Rite Aid Racial Profiling Article and What Should Be Done
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher The recent article about the father and son shopping at the Rite Aid Store in Spring Valley with the clerk following the father into the men’s rest room should come as no...
View ArticleRevisiting Black Men United and Our Brother’s Keeper
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Just a few show years ago, San Diego lead the nation in addressing the problems and issues of the African American males in our communities. Black Men United was organized...
View ArticlePreparing for the Coming Elections
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher It seems that no sooner than we finish one election, another is upon us. This is the case since 2014 is the year for midterm elections to the U.S. Congress and some Senate...
View ArticleThe Police, Public Policy, and the Community
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Police Chief Shelly Zimmerman did a great public relations job at the Fourth District Town Hall Meeting on March 24th. But what was not said in response to some of the...
View ArticleBoards, Commissions and Citizen Participation
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Now that we have a new Mayor and an opportunity for him to appoint a number of citizens to boards and commissions, we must have people apply for those positions in order to...
View ArticleThe Economics of Our Community
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher There is always an ongoing discussion and call for economic development in the African American communities. When large corporate entities like Walgreen’s come along, there...
View ArticleThe Coming Town Hall Meeting
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Next week the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Black Men United will host a Pre-Election Town Hall Meeting at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. While the...
View ArticleWhy We Should Vote and Not Be Afraid of Political Retaliations
Dr. John E. Warren Publisher The June 3rd Primary Election in the State of California will provide an opportunity for massive voter turnout because of the number of national, statewide, county and...
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Double Standard When Covering Violent Tragedies By George E. Curry
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist It’s sad enough when a violent crime mesmerizes the nation – such as the murder of nine African Americans in a Charleston, S.C. church, a fleeing Walter L. Scott being...
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Black Lives and Political Power in San Diego
By Dr. John Warren The recent murder of Alfred Olango by a White El Cajon police officer has raised questions of political leadership in the African American community as well as the question of just...
View ArticleU.S. Court of Appeals Hits Consumer Financial Agency, Rejects $109 Million in...
By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) After returning billions of dollars in restitution that helped more than 25 million consumers plagued with financial struggles, the Consumer Financial...
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Last Chance for Voter Registration Before November 8th Election
By Dr. John Warren It has already been established that Black people have suffered and died for the right to vote; that the Voting Rights Act of 1964 was necessary to ensure our right to vote; and that...
View ArticleTaking Another Look At the Declaration of Independence
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher One Hundred and Sixty Seven years ago Frederick Douglas gave a Fourth of July speech in Rochester New York. This was 80 some years after the signing of the Declaration...
View ArticleBlack Men & Women United: Service Above Self
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher From time to time it becomes necessary to say a few words about the men and women in our community who tirelessly work to address the issues in our lives both...
View ArticleThe City of San Diego and the Live Well Project
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher It is an established fact that the County of San Diego has purchased the land on Market Street to build the proposed Live Well Center, which will offer 24 hour services...
View ArticleIn Support of Mr. Wiley
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher By now most if not all of us remember “Mr. Wiley,” the 60- plus year old African American male who went for his morning walk in Encanto. He was carrying a stick, as many...
View ArticleMass Murder: The Presidency and the U.S. Senate
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher While the nation is mourning the loss of life in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, Ohio, let us not forget that death by guns is being played out each and every day in some...
View ArticleA Response to Our Editorial Seeking a Settlement for Mr. Raymond Wiley
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher On Thursday, July 25, 2019, The Voice & Viewpoint ran an editorial in support of Mr. Raymond Wiley. Mr. Wiley is the senior African American male who was arrested...
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