Karima Magazine May-June2107
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HEADLINERS<br />
Community Highlights:<br />
Tubbs & Sanchez<br />
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Quick Talk with Michael Tubbs, <strong>May</strong>or Of Stockton<br />
By: Marie Enright<br />
Stockton’s youngest, first African American <strong>May</strong>or, Michael Tubbs sat down with<br />
<strong>Karima</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> for a quick chat about his plans for the future of the city. In short<br />
he will focus on the following: Help create better educational and work opport<br />
opportunities for all Stocktonians Give greater attention to the “hot zone” areas in<br />
the city (areas which are high in crime and poverty) Work on ensuring violent crimes<br />
are reduced Work with the county to find a housing first solution for the homeless<br />
population in Stockton Economic development A number of years ago Tubbs’ cousin<br />
was murdered in Stockton while he was away studying at Stanford University. It was,<br />
because of his loss that he decided he would move back to his hometown. Instead<br />
of taking his degree and passion for politics to some other city, he would remain in<br />
Stockton with the intention of “helping Stockton reach its full potential.” The new<br />
mayor also shared with us that he does plan on seeking re-election when his first<br />
term in office is complete. He believes he will need two terms in order to see all of<br />
his plans to come to fruition.<br />
Motecuzoma Sanchez, CEO of SEMILLAS<br />
By: Marie Enright<br />
Director of SEMILLAS nonprofit and community activist, Motecuzoma Sanchez was<br />
recently recognized by Provecto Voz for his work with the Native community in their stand<br />
against the Dakota access pipeline (#nodapl). The Stockton native traveled to North Dakota<br />
with other members of Semillas. The Semillas members took to the front lines with other<br />
protestors. SEMILLAS is a nonprofit which stands for Stockton Educational Movement in<br />
Language Literacy and Scholarship. The mission of SEMILLAS is to increase educational<br />
outcomes through promoting literacy in the San Joaquin Valley. The organization holds<br />
many community events and book drives throughout the year.<br />
What are your thoughts? Tell us what you think! Email us and we will publish your comments<br />
and/or questions. Please direct all communication to: talk@karimamag.com<br />
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