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Politics and Cannabis: Dr. Christopher Metzler Addresses Questions During Mixer

By Naomi K. Bonman

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— It has been seven months since marijuana has become legalized in California, as well as a few other states. Since it has been legal many have been joyous, while others have still been skeptical and have continued to raise questions and concerns. This is why it is important to have forums to accommodate people into better understanding the science and benefits behind cannabis. 

On Wednesday, June 27 at WeWork Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, modern-day political voice, cultural and legal expert, Dr. Christopher Metzler, participated in a one-on-one “Politics of Cannabis” discussion with Black Hollywood Live Executive Producer, Derrial Christon. Throughout the question and answer session they chatted on the medical, recreational and statutory components of cannabis. 

“[Tonight] is going to be a really good event,” Christon states on what attendees were in for. “Obviously the cannabis industry is booming and growing in several different markets It’s a money maker so people are now realizing that they need to label it differently than how it has been looked at before.”

The event was presented by Wise Owl Media Group and Jade Umbrella, and was very well attended. Attendees were able to mingle and network with each other, as well as partaking in sampling of Cannabis and hemp-infused food and drink supplements. 

“The people that are the closet to me are people in my family,” Dr. Metzler explains on what inspired him to get into the cannabis industry. “When I see family and friends suffering from illnesses and I see medication that is given to them that is not really helping but making the situation worst, I then have to look at what is freely available and what are the alternatives. I’ve done that and so I’m very very passionate about this topic.” 

In addition to educating the guests about Cannabis, the founders of MelixMJ also introduced their DNA kit. The Cannabis DNA report tests how genes influence Cannabis on one’s health through a saliva collection kit. Based upon individual results, certain products may be better tolerated or more effective for specific conditions. Genes help to determine how our bodies process and rest on cannabinoids and terpenes (different compounds in cannabis). This test is revolutionary for prescription of the right strain and right dose for flower, concentrates, edibles, topical, and THC to CBD ratios based upon one’s unique genetic expression.

This is just the first of many events that Dr.Metzler plans on doing. He will be rolling out more sessions across the country to start educating people about the benefits, science and how people can become more involved in the industry. 

If you missed the Los Angeles event, you can check out the interview below:

Stay connected @DrChrisMetzler on Twitter/Facebook/Twitter.

 

Photo Recap: ‘Black Pilots of, California Red Tails Host 2018 America’ Aviation

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—RIVERSIDE, CA— The California Red Tails/Black Pilots of America hosted an Open House at the Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 23. The purpose of the open house was to refresh community awareness of the role and continuing involvement of Black pilots in the history of aviation in America.  

The event offered special guests and the community-at-large the opportunity to increase awareness of a range of aviation career fields, experience, education, training requirements and opportunities to network with private and commercial pilots, air traffic controllers and aviation mechanics.

Special guest of honor, Tuskegee Airman, Harlan Q Leonard, Lt Col., was present and consented to requests of persons honored to be photographed with him.

San Bernardino’s Own, Airman Darion Payne, Recognized as Sailor of the Day

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— PACIFIC OCEAN— Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Darion Payne, from San Bernardino, California, is selected as the Sailor of the Day aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway preparing for its next scheduled deployment.

High Desert’s Own Justified Smith, Takes the Lead in Launching Fathers of Hip Hop Initiative

Justified and his daughters

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— VICTORVILLE, CA— Recording artist and community raptivist, Justified Smith, is back on a mission in the name of FATHERHOOD!

Being well known for his work in the High Desert community, Justified has taken fatherhood engagement to another level by reaching out to the Hip Hop Community to stand alongside him as “Fathers in Hip Hop (FIHH).”

Some of his Hip Hop partners active in the movement include: Lynwood natives Nephew Michael and Roc Box of Rhyme Rocca Ent; Urg 7; Tha Chill from the group Compton’s Most Wanted; Diirty Og’z; Twin brothers Big2daboy and J2DaNut; Big Doty from Gardena; Gospel recording artist 2FACE and Dunamis; amongst a host of other influential artist highly respected in their individual communities.

FIHH takes an intimate and up-close look into the testimony of various Influential hip hop artists in regard to their experiences and definitions of fatherhood. Too often these types of artist are categorized as dead-beat dads and judged by their genre of music instead of who they are as fathers.

The movement covers testimony by men discussing fatherhood from a variety of angles, exploring resources and introducing tips to better aid men in raising their children. It covers financial planning including life insurance and other means of providing security and provisions for their children’s future.

Fathers in Hip Hop brings awareness to the importance of being an active father in a child’s life regardless of the circumstances. The organization will expose the effects that carry over into adulthood stemming from the absence of a father figure.  FIHH is impacting fatherhood engagement around the world!

Follow the FATHERS IN HIP HOP on social media. Instagram @Fathersinhiphop Twitter: @Fathersinhiphop Facebook: Fathersinhiphop Website: fathersinhiphop.com

Youth Action Project Granted with $30,000 For Continued Job Training

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Youth Action Project will be able to provide increased job training opportunities to our youth.

“I’m happy to accept a $30,000 contribution from Bank of America, on behalf of Youth Action Project (YAP). The contribution will allow YAP provide education and employment opportunities to more than 100 “out of school youth”, helping to drive economic opportunity for the most vulnerable in the Inland Empire.” Said Joseph Williams, chief executive officer. 

Youth Action Project was one of eleven San Bernardino area organizations to receive funding from Bank of America.

Funds from Bank of America will be used to match a recent workforce development grant awarded to YAP by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. YAP will help the County implement the GenerationGo program by providing work-based learning opportunities to out of school youth, ages 16 to 24. Youth will have access a variety of career and educational services through Youth Action Project. YAP workforce services are designed to help enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options, participate in adult and peer mentoring opportunities, and take advantage of work experiences.

“Bank of America aims to remove the barriers to economic mobility and likes to partner with organizations that are really having an impact in the region”, said Al Arguello, Inland Empire Market President for Bank of America. “Bank of America is committed to working with organizations that put those who have served on the path to economic self-sufficiency.”

Bank of America made the check presentations at its San Bernardino branch during a short ceremony on Tuesday, June 19.

Sean Flynn Attends San Bernardino Pastors United Community Block Party

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK, ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Congressional Candidate Sean Flynn attended the San Bernardino Pastors United Annual Community Block Party at La Placita Park on Sunday.

“It was an incredible event filled with food, fun, prayers, and celebration,” said Flynn.  “I enjoyed meeting and talking to families and community leaders from Ecclesia, New Hope, Temple, and the Black Chamber.”

Sean Flynn is running for the 31st Congressional District representing all or portions of Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Colton, and Rialto.

Sean Flynn is the best-selling author of Economics for Dummies.  He is also coauthor of the world’s best-selling college economics textbook, Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies.  An avid martial arts enthusiast, Flynn is also a former U.S. National Aikido Forms Champion and coach.  Flynn is a small business owner and founding board member of a local non-profit, Employment Means Success.

The General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

For more information on the Flynn campaign go to www.SeanFlynnforCongress.com.

Left to Right: Sean Flynn, candidate for the 31st Congressional District, poses for a picture with Carl Dameron Founder and CEO of the Dameron Communications at the Pastors United Community Block Party on Sunday in San Bernardino.

Letter to the Editor: Good Morning – Wake up America

Good Morning America,
I woke up this morning to CNN showing a piece on immigrant families being separated at the Mexican border. They were showing footage of children caged, and babies being snatched from their mothers and fathers, and children who were lying on hard floors and covered with a thin foil blanket. My spirit compelled me to write this letter to America to ask you to WAKE UP!  America, we MUST wake up and stop turning a blind eye to our history. The separation of Africans brought to America in the 1700s is playing out right in front of us today.
These types of systematic atrocities have long been embedded into the fiber of America.  Our flag is stained with the blood of many immigrant groups, some who came by choice, and others who came by force. We must wake up and look at human parallels which have plagued America. All we need to do is examine our history. There is an adage that states  “What goes around will someday come back around.”  We see this in every facet of today’s music, fashion, and society.
Young America, do your research on who serves as the common denominator at the forefront of America’s afflictions on others; and the inhumane acts toward other races, religious groups, and women, etc. Immigrant separation is merely a form of “Divide and conquer” ~to overcome and take control of (a place or people ) by use of military force (Border Patrol).  Americans, ask yourself when did you last see this and what were the results?
Let me help you with your research. The suppressors need the same thing now that they needed then, someone to work the fields. Young American have not been upthrust to work in the ruffians’ fields. They still need industry sectors harvested to maintain and control their economic status in America.
This is not new, it is just colored up to look differently. Whether you reach the border by foot, or you were transplanted by boat, the welcome to America is still the same. “Divide and conquer” is a term “the MAN” or repressive system cohorts, want us to forget, however, it still exists in their arsenal to control people and power. WAKE UP AMERICA!
The same thing that is happening right now took place hundreds of years ago when African families were ripped from their homeland, caged on boats and families separated at the auction block.  African-Americans still struggle today to undo this unjust and inhumane act that their predecessors endured. Many African-Americans are still in a state of separation and have no apparent knowledge of their family heritage or bloodline due to the “Auction Block Separation Syndrome.”(ABSS)
This planned attack on immigrants is just colored up, but the results will be the same. FEAR is what drives the repressors’ thinking. The understanding that “what goes around will ultimately come back around” is haunting.
“The MAN” has committed monstrosities on people for centuries and payback is long overdue for his inflictions on innocent people. He will try everything within his means and power to slow down or stop the retaliation due, “Even selling out America”!
The ruffians understand there is power in numbers so they must slow down that process by any means necessary, (research- The Tuskegee Experiment).  They are back to the separation and fear game by forcing young men of color to see themselves being gunned down through the use of social media and any other platform that affords them the viewing eye. This is the same scenario as when slaves were hung on the plantation and in the middle of town. The metal shackles have been replaced with mental shackles which penetrate and pierce the skin just as profoundly as with our predecessors.
If a peoples’ psyche is controlled with fear, they are kept locked in a plantation state of mind. “You dare not run from your state, neighborhood or cross our border to learn to read or write our language”.  (Slaves were not allowed to read and write).  This perpetual mentality has kept “the MAN” in power for years. His fear of being outnumbered by people of color and women has spun him into a psychotic frenzy, which is being played out on a national stage for people and countries alike to see.
He knows history better than anyone and will continue this cycle of suppression until the real America Wakes Up! “If we as Americans keep doing what we’ve always done, we will continue to be what we’ve always been.”
It is time to Wake up America!

Redlands First Annual Juneteenth Goes Off Without a Hitch!

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— REDLANDS, CA— On Saturday, June 16, the City of Redlands held its first annual Juneteenth celebration at Israel Beal Park. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the city unveiled the memorial honoring the late Israel Beal, who was an African American who helped in founding the city.

Bottomline: Juneteenth Blues

Publishers Commentary by Wallace J. Allen

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- JUNTEENTH BLUES… America became great because of slave labor! The Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery and America became the beacon of opportunity for people all over the world!

People have come from all over the planet, migrating to the “land of the free and home of the brave”! Taking their lumps and squeezing through any crack leading to an opportunity for advancement!

The heat in America’s melting-pot, easily blended the white-skinned European, but could not generate enough heat to meet the challenge of accepting and absorbing the people wrapped in the hues of red, black or yellow.

Racism is a prominent member of the same family as slavery. However, racism is more efficient if not as blatant, an expression of hate! The language of racism is guised in, ‘We need to build boarder walls!” The idea of racism occurs when we hear where the wall is to be built. When we hear the POTUS say that we need more immigrants like Norwegians or that Nazis are good people!

Racism is a dehumanizing tool that allows people to rationalize that separating children from their parents is OK! Racism encouraged slavery to capitalize by selling children!  Racism is separating Brown babies/children from their parents at America’s Southern boarder today!

We are experiencing the same brand of racism that allowed slavery to flourish as an American beauty mark, instead of the hideous cancerous sore that it is! A birthmark that still defies makeup!

It is obvious racism when Black professional athletes are distained by POTUS for taking a knee in protest. Distained for protesting the lack of equal protection for young Black men! Distained for protesting police shootings of Young Black men! Shooting young Black men, the descendants of the same enslaved Black men whose unpaid labor-built America! 

The unpaid labor from forced immigrants that made America great, did create a debt! Protest is a simple reminder!

America owes itself and world observers an explanation for the obvious hypocrisy that finds Black Americans in a “State of Emergency” in the country that was made great by the labor of their ancestors! That same explanation just might expose why the POTUS is so determined to keep Brown migrants from crossing our borders.

“Walk together children, and don’t you get weary!”

Social Lites Promote Healthy Living at San Bernardino’s 2018 Juneteenth Festival

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Saturday, June 16, women of the Social Lites, Inc., were in the community at the San Bernardino Juneteenth Annual Festival held at Anne Shirrells Park to promote and educate the community on Healthy Living.  The weather was beautiful, and it was a pleasure to see the community come together for a wonderful event.  There was music, dancing, food and several other vendors. 

The Social Lites Scholarship Foundation is a 501© 3 non-profit organization that has provided services to the local community for the Inland Empire since 1956. Efforts are to perform community service and encourage and support college bound youths as they succeed in college, with the hopes of paying it forward in their communities as professionals and entrepreneurs. 

Tina Darling, Chair of the Healthy Living Social Lites, Inc. sub-committee stated, “The Social Lites Scholarship Foundation is promoting healthy living because our bodies are the temple that God has granted us. Our bodies need nutrients by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods such as whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables for the soul.”  

We look forward to next year!

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