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Minorities Will Gain Ground Volume 27 No. 35 Jacksonville, Florida June 3-9, 2014 in Homeownership Rates A study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University CBC Leads Effort in Voting Rights Amendment found that by 2025, one-third of all households will be owned by minori- Not even the Supreme Court can America,” said Fudge, 61. “We government. tect voting rights. ties. Also, almost half of all first-time buyers will also be minorities, many stop the Congressional Black have a voting rights bill that has Fudge and other Democratic leg- “I fully support protecting the of which will be ages 25 to 34. The study does warn “that the numbers Caucus from moving forward in its been sitting in the House for islators said Goodlatte, (R-Va.), voting rights of all Americans,” he depend importantly on mortgage availability, given the limited incomes of mission to protect African- months and months and it’s being who serves as the House Judiciary said. “As Congress determines many minorities,” according to Reuters. American voters and others at the held up by Chairman Bob Chairman, has blocked efforts to whether additional steps are needed Overall, the number of households is believed to increase to 122 million polls. Goodlatte.” get a bill passed that would restore to protect those rights, I will care- by 2025, according to the study. Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio), led The Congressional Black Caucus portions of the law that the fully consider legislative proposals The change predicts that the millennial generation will leave their parents’ a contingent of caucus members (CBC) and other Democrats have Supreme Court struck down. addressing the issue.” homes and become homeowners themselves. and several minority groups in a urged lawmakers to update the Democrats are seeking greater However, with June quickly com- public plea to Republicans on June 1965 Voting Rights Act. In 2013, protection for minority voters and ing to a close and legislators prepar- Jason Kidd hired to 18 to take up legislation that would the High Court voted to strike down they want to ensure that individuals ing to return to their home states for restore the voting rights protections key components of the law, includ- aren’t turned away from the polls summer break, without a resolution Coach Milwaukee Bucks shot down last year by the nation’s ing allowing nine states to change because they don’t have proper Congress would be hard pressed to The Milwaukee Bucks hired Jason Kidd as head coach this week after highest court. their voting requirements without identification or for other reasons. pass a bill prior to the November completing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. “Voter discrimination is real in advance approval from the federal Goodlatte, 61, has vowed to pro- midterm elections. The Bucks sent the Nets two second-round picks for Kidd, who went 44- 38 in his only season as Brooklyn coach. Milwaukee fired Larry Drew after reaching the deal for Kidd. Drew went Valor Academy Aiming to Change the Path of Young Black Males 15-67, the worst record in the league, in his only season guiding the Bucks. year . Valor 9th grade students will Kidd became available after seeking greater power within the Nets, the attend school from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. organization he led to its greatest NBA success as a player. When that was and elementary students will be on denied, the team granted him permission to speak to other teams. campus from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Nets could move quickly to replace Kidd. General manager Billy Valor Academy Director of King met with former Memphis coach Lionel Hollins on Monday and Community Engagement Ywana planned to talk to him again Tuesday. Allen welcomed the community to the event and advised, “Valor Facebook Report Reveals Leadership Academy staff will pro- mote a holistic approach to learning Company's Lack of Diversity and individual performance. Staff Following in the footsteps of Google, Yahoo and LinkedIn, Facebook will be involved with the parents. recently released an employee diversity report showing the company’s pre- We will visit the student’s homes dominantly male, white and Asian workforce. Males make up 69 percent of and sit with the students and the Facebook’s worldwide offices, while 57 percent of U.S. employees are parents to gage their long-term edu- white and 34 percent are Asian. Latinos and Blacks only constitute 4 per- cational goals,” she said. cent and 2 percent, respectively. Instilling ethics early on, Valor The report also provided breakdowns for ethnicity and gender across tech- students will participate in a trail- nical jobs, non-technical jobs and senior level jobs at the online social net- blazer’s ceremony where students work company. will understand the importance of The report also outlined a number of strategies and programs currently in the trailblazer jacket which they can development to help increase the overall pool of employees from underrep- earn based on accountability, pride resented communities. Facebook will provide unconscious bias training to and responsibility. Also, over time its employees, expand its Facebook University internship program aimed at extracurricular programs will be college freshman of color and females, and partner with diversity pipeline added to the schedule.” Valor programs like Girls Who Code, Code 2040 and the National Society of Pictured at the meeting left to right are Osa Lampley, Zion Lampley, John Taylor, Rico Dawson, Paul Cook, Academy is currently holding open- Black Engineers. Cameron Johnson, Alton Massaline, Alberta Bowden, Sharika Dawson, Jennifer Smith, Darnell Robertson, enrollment for grades 6th and 9th Valor Academy Chief Executive Officer Tunji Williams and Valor Dean of Scholars Rashid Williams. grades. Down the road Valor will enroll 7th and 10th graders and Activists Call on UN In 2009 a group of concerned cit- vision of the school and the next the vast plans underway. Targeted eventually will become a K-12 to Aid Detroit's Water Crisis izens got together to talk about the steps to formulate an impact on the enrollment of the charter school is school. The school is located at educational disparities of the Black Jacksonville school system while 175 students with a maximum 4819 Soutel Dr. For more infor- A coalition of welfare rights groups and activists are appealing to the male. In the meeting the vision of providing a college prep education enrollment of 225 students and their mation call 469-8195 or visit United Nations High Commission for Human Rights to help Detroiters Valor Leadership Academy was to the youth of the city. The goal of school schedule will mirror the www.valoracademyjax.org. whose water service has been shut off due to unpaid bills. The controversial birthed. On Thursday, June 26th the new school is to assist the stu- Duval County academic calendar move was announced in March to help the Detroit Water and Sewerage Valor Leadership Academy of dents in becoming critical thinkers Department tackle its $5 billion debt. Leadership, a tuition–free, single and life-long learners. Their listed Brotherhood of Police Officers Honor According to the Detroit Free Press, nearly half of Detroit residents — gender public charter school held a priorities are a direct response to more than 150,000 people — who use the utility are delinquent and, com- community meeting and celebration community concerns and the meet- Deserving Students with Scholarships bined with commercial customers, owe a total of $118 million. The bank- at the Legends Center on Soutel Dr. ing shared their vision and inform- rupt city’s average monthly water bill is almost double the national average The meeting was held to discuss the ing the community at large about of $40. Last week, the Detroit City Council voted to raise water rates by an additional 8.7 percent. The department rejected accusations of delinquent business entities receiv- Deborah K. Thompson Crowned ing a special pass. “Last month we shut off about 3,600 accounts, both businesses and resi- 2014 Ms. Senior Jacksonville dential. Everybody is getting cut off who is $150 or 60 days in arrears. That is our policy and we’re ramping up our enforcement of that policy.” said College in Jacksonville, The DWSD spokesman Bill Johnson. pageant’s purpose is to inspire and recognize women aged 60 and above giving them a platform to Singer Bobby Womack Dies at 70 dispel the myths of aging, increase Soul crooner and songwriter Bobby Womack passed away last week at their visibility in our community the age of 70. and create and build new friend- Womack was a stirring singer and guitarist in his own right and a power- ships. For the next year, Ms. Senior ful songwriter whose hits like “Across 110th Street,” ”If You Think You’re Jacksonville will connect with Lonely Now” and “I Wish He Didn’t Trust Me So Much” captured the nursing homes, senior center’s and imagination of future stars in rock ‘n’ roll and R&B. businesses sharing her platform to Womack’s death comes as something of a surprise. Though he was diag- inspire women to exercise daily as nosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago and overcame addiction and they age. multiple health issues, including prostate and colon cancer, recently, he A successful entrprenuer, this seemed in good health and spirits when he performed earlier this month at year’s winner is owner of Deborah Shown (L-R) are Carleton Jenkins II, Brian Jefferson II and DeMarius Potts the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. K. Thompson, Consultants where The Jacksonville Brotherhood of $2,500. DeMarius plans to attend Womack was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and sang gospel music at a young her company forges alliances Police Officers Inc., a nonprofit St. Leo College and both Carleton age, performing with his brothers in The Womack Brothers. Under the influ- between small and minority owned charitable organization comprised and Brian will attend FSCJ. High ence of gospel and R&B legend Sam Cooke, businesses and larger corporations of 98% minority law enforcement School Seniors and college fresh- who signed the group to his personal label, and government entities. officers, recently awarded thjree man who are not older than 21 and Womack moved into secular music. In the During Deborah’s reign as Ms. scholarships to young Black male unmarried are eligible to apply for Senior Jacksonville 2014, she will early 1960s his group recorded “It’s All Over Deborah K. Thompson students. The organization is fund- this scholarship each year in connect with nursing homes, senior Now,” which was covered and by the Stones Ms. Senior Jacksonville ed solely by contributions made by February. Please mail all inquiries center’s and businesses sharing her and became the band’s first number-one hit. Deborah K. Thompson was its members. The students were to the Jax Brotherhood of Police platform to inspire women to exer- crowned Ms. Senior Jacksonville chosen based on written essays for Officers, P.O. Box 40693 cise daily as they age. last weekend at Florida State scholarships ranging from $1000 to Jacksonville, Fl. 32203. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 3-9, 2014

baseball from the kids play- ing in the neighborhood Are You Ready to beaks one of your tenant’s Protect Yourself from windows, guess who has to pick up the hill? Also factor Become a Landlord? in regular lawn mainte- nance, plumbing and water, by Diane Cooper, Realtor and you may find yourself pulling Tax Evasion Schemes yes the landlord is typically respon- Sometimes things appear to look your hair out when problems arise sible for paying the water bill The Internal Revenue Service is easier than they really are, espe- (and problems always arise). whether they live on the property or cautioning the public about tax cially if you are on the outside look- Unless you plan on hiring a prop- not and those expenses could cut schemes that create "sham" trusts to ing in. We see the benefits of certain erty manager you will personally be into your rental income or leave you evade federal taxes. In the last few things, but may not necessarily dealing with various personalities. If in the red. Furthermore, extended years the IRS has detected a prolifer- pause to think that more often than the rent becomes past due, you have periods of vacancies could poten- ation of abusive trust tax evasion not those benefits come with a price. to be ready to take actions, because tially wipe out your bank account as schemes. The promotions, which are In this if you have more of a passive nature well. These are just some of the rea- in some instances distributed by a na- tenants may play on your weakness sons why you need the advice and tional network of promoters, promise and try to take advantage. You will guidance of a knowledgeable realtor taxpayers substantial tax reduction have to try to keep your personal if you are contemplating purchasing and asset protection. In reality, these feelings separate from business rental property. I usually will not ad- promotions are nothing more than because the mortgage on the vise a client who has never owned a complex tax evasion schemes. property still has to be paid home to purchase rental property Generally, a trust is a form of own- regardless of the situation because it is best to have some ex- ership that separates responsibility at hand. This may prove perience handling common issues and control of assets from the bene- to be difficult for some, fore, trusts can eliminate income by Taxpayers should be aware that that come with homeownership. fits of ownership. The duties, powers particularly if you also making distributions to other trusts or abusive trust arrangements will not However, if you find a well priced and responsibilities of the parties in live on the property and other entities as long as they are produce the tax benefits advertised property that is either vacant or has a trust are determined by state statute. have developed some- named as beneficiaries. by their promoters and that the Inter- tenants paying market rents and you Promoters of abusive trust arrange- what of a relationship In the abusive schemes, bogus ex- nal Revenue Service is actively ex- have the disposition to deal with ments typically promise greatly re- with your tenants. penses are charged against trust in- amining these types of trust people then becoming a landlord duced tax liabilities without any Evicting come at each trust layer. After the arrangements. Furthermore, taxpay- change in the taxpayer's control over- someone is akin to deduction of these expenses, the re- ers and/or the promoters of these QUICK TIPS FOR -or benefit from--income and assets. firing them from a maining income is distributed to an- trust arrangements may be subject to The promised benefits may include: job. It is not a pleasant YOUR NEW TENANT other trust, and the process is civil and/or criminal penalties. Reduction or elimination of in- experience especially if •Before a new tenant moves his or her belong- repeated. The result of the distribu- For further information, visit the come subject to tax; in- they are elderly, disabled ings in, arrange a walk-through of the rental prop- tions and deductions is a decrease in Criminal Investigation web site at: Deductions for personal expenses stance, I am or have children. How- erty. Use a checklist to note the condition of the amount of income ultimately re- http://www.ustreas.gov/irs/ci/ or the paid by the trust; referring to potential clients I meet ever some unsuspecting everything in the apartment or house: walls, floor- ported to the IRS. IRS web site at: www.irs.gov. Deductions of an owner's personal on a regular basis who inquire about buyers do not anticipate ing, ceilings, bathroom fixtures, plumbing, appli- expenses paid by the trust; enrolled in degree granting edu- purchasing rental property. The some of the issues they ances, light fixtures, doors and windows, locks, Depreciation deductions of an VITAL SIGNS : cational institution in 1990: logic behind the question is reason- may encounter when be- doorknob and hinges, blinds and everything else Percentage of African Ameri- owner's personal residence and fur- 1,247,000. able enough because after all rental coming a landlord. Not in each room. Take photos, as well. Then, you and cans over the age of 25 in 1940 nishings; Number of African American property is suppose to provide in- all tenants are a problem the tenant sign the document, agreeing to the who were high school gradu- A stepped-up basis for property enrolled in degree granting edu- come. However the more logical - hope for the best but condition of each room and item. ates: 7.7%. transferred to the trust; cational institution in 2008: question is, are you sure you’re prepare for the worse. • After you receive notice that the tenant is mov- Percentage of African Ameri- The reduction or elimination of 2,584,500. ready to become a landlord? Next there is the issue of ing, arrange another walk-through. Schedule this cans over the age of 25 in 2009 self-employment taxes; and, Black percentage of all students Managing and maintaining a maintenance, expenses, for about two weeks before the last day of ten- who were high school gradu- The reduction or elimination of gift enrolled in degree granting edu- home is no easy feat. Some handle and repairs in which a ancy. Take a look at each item on the move-in ates: 84.2%. and estate taxes. cational institutions in 1990: it better than other because they portion of those rent checklist, and give the tenant notes about the cur- Percentage of African Ameri- All income a trust receives, 9.0%. have certain personality traits such checks should be allotted rent condition. Two weeks will give the tenant cans over the age of 25 in 1940 whether from foreign or domestic Black percentage of all stu- as good organizational skills or keen toward. time to clean, replace broken or missing items who held a four year college de- sources, is taxable to the trust, the dents enrolled in degree grant- attention to detail that makes the Even if the property is (such as broiler pans, window blinds or door han- gree: 1.3% . beneficiary, or the taxpayer unless ing educational institutions in household run a little smoother.. in good condition, prob- dles), and generally get the place ready for your Percentage of African Ameri- specifically exempted by the Internal 2008: 13.5%. Multiply one house by two or three, lem always arise. If a final inspection. can over the age of 2 in 2009 Revenue Code (IRC). In many cases, Percentage of all 18 to 24 year who held a four year college de- however, a legitimate trust is allowed old African Americans in 1988 gree: 19.4%. to deduct distributions to beneficiar- who were enrolled in higher ed- Number of African Americans Put Your Tax Refund to Work ies from its taxable income. There- ucation: 21.2%. By Jason Alderman or subsidized home energy audits. An Prepay bills. If you expect major If you're among the millions of audit will reveal which investments expenses later this year (e.g., insur- Americans expecting an income tax – such as increasing home insulation ance premiums, orthodontia, college refund this year, you've probably al- and replacing drafty windows and tuition), start setting money aside ready filed your 2011 return and are doors – will lower both winter and now so you won't rack up interest IF YOU’RE FACING eagerly awaiting the money. But if summer energy bills. charges later. Also, paying slightly you haven't already mentally spent Finance education. Strengthen more each month toward your mort- your refund on a guilty pleasure, here your career prospects and earnings gage principal can save thousands of FORECLOSURE, are several great ways to better put potential by adding new skills dollars in interest over the life of the that money to work for you:IF YOU’REthrough college courses orFACING vocational loan. Pay down debt. Beefing up credit training. Ask if your employer will And finally, if you regularly re- TALK TO YOUR card and loan payments can FORECLOSURE,signifi- help pay for job-related education. ceive large tax refunds, you're prob- cantly lower your long-term interest You can also set money aside for ably having too much tax withheld GRANDMA SECOND. payments. Suppose you currently pay your children's or grandchildren's ed- from your paycheck – you're essen- $120 a month toward a $3,000 creditTALKucation by contributingTO YOUR to a 529 tially giving the government an inter- card balance at 18 percent interest. At Qualified State Tuition Plan or est-free loan. Ask your employer for that pace it'll take GRANDMA32 months and Coverdell Education SavingsSECOND. Ac- a new W-4 form and recalculate your $788 in interest to pay off, assuming count. Bonus: Your contributions will withholding allowance. CALL THE no new purchases. By doubling your grow tax-free until withdrawn. payment to $240 you'll shave off 18 months and $441 in interest. HOPE HOTLINE FIRST Start an emergency fund. To pro- CALLDear Jacksonville Community:THE tect your family against the impact of a layoff or other unexpected financial To recognize Fair Housing Month, JALA’s Fair Housing Unit hosted AT 888-995-HOPE. crisis (e.g., medicalHOPE emergency, HOTLINEits first Civil Rights Bus Tour on FIRSTApril 23, 2014. The event was an JASMINE GREEN major car repair, theft), set aside overwhelming success and crowds of people attended to learn about enough cash to coverAT six to nine 888-995-HOPE.the past, present, and future issues of fair housing and civil rights in Monitor Support Technician, Shands Hospital months of living expenses. Seed the our community. The tour emphasized solutions for those affected by account with part of your refund and housing discrimination. then set up automatic deductions The tour began at the Ritz Theatre and Museum where participants JOB RESOURCES at EmployFlorida.com from your paycheck or checking ac- watched a short civil rights movie and ate breakfast. Historian, Dr. count. Brenda Simmons-Hutchins, and other knowledgeable guides provided helped Jasmine choose a career path Boost retirement savings. Beef up insightful historical information as the busses cruised through differ- your 2012 IRA or 401(k) contribu- ent sections of Jacksonville. Our first stop was at Durkeeville Histor- and find a job she loves. tion, especially if your employer of- ical Society where we learned about the Durkeeville area civil rights fers matching contributions; a 50 history. Next, we visited Bethel Baptist Institutional Church to learn percent match corresponds to a 50 about its remarkable history. percent guaranteed rate of return – Our last stop was at Clara White Mission where we were treated to something you won't likely find in a delicious meal by candlelight that was prepared by culinary students any investment. of the Mission. We had the opportunity to hear presentations from Spend now to save later. Reap Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Ju’Coby Pittman, the CEO and long-term savings on things you'll President of Clara White Mission, and Dr. Alesia Scott-Ford, HUD’s eventually pay for anyway: Jacksonville’s Field Office Director. Because of this year’s big Replace older appliances with en- turnout, JALA’s Fair Housing Unit is hoping to host another Civil ergy-efficient models that will pay Rights Bus Tour next year. for themselves through lower utility The success of this year’s Civil Rights Bus Tour would not have been bills. For example, replacing a 1980s possible without the support of all the individuals who attended the refrigerator with an Energy Star event. JALA would also like to send its appreciation out to the people, model will save over $100 a year. businesses, and institutions that sponsored this event. The sponsors The Energy Star website (www.ener- of this year’s Civil Rights Bus Tour included Cronin & Maxwell, P.L., gystar.gov) can help you find Energy Edwards & Ragatz, P.A., Spohrer & Dodd, P.L., Delegal Law Offices, Star products and estimate savings. P.A., Law Offices of Archibald Thomas, III, Ashley Street Catering, Switching from traditional light Ritz Theatre and Museum, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Dur- bulbs to energy-efficient alternatives keeville Historical Society, Clara White Mission, the City of Jack- like CFLs and LEDs, while initially sonville, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. more expensive, can save about $6 JALA also thanks the individuals who volunteered their time to give per bulb in annual energy costs. Just presentations or assist us to make this an unforgettable experience. make sure they are Energy Star-qual- These individuals include Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Dr. Alicia ified models, which exceed mini- Scott- Ford, Bill Bright, James Kowalski, Jr., Dr. Brenda Simmons- mum standards. Hutchins, Ju’Coby Pittman, Angela Spears, Terrance Johnson, Neil Schedule routine car maintenance. Stagner and David Cronin. According to AAA, simply changing We hope you help us in recognizing Fair Housing Month again next your car's air filter once a year can year by joining us for yet another successful Civil Rights Bus Tour. save over $270, while replacing older spark plugs can save $540 in wasted Very truly yours, fuel. David Cronin Make sure you’re talking to the right people. Speak with HUD-approved Fair Housing Unit housing counselors, free of charge, at the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline. Ask whether your utility offers free July 3-9, 2014 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Stanton Blue Devils Celebrate 8th All Class Reunion

Lillie McTeer (1958), Annie Washington-Cook (1968), Class of 1949: Jacquelyn Odol, Dorothy Ambiester, Susie Sheppard (1964), Ruby Dorsey (1964) and Shirley Jones-Porter (1958) and Shirley Robinson-Jones (1958) Dorothy Griffin and John Hall Lillie Fountain (1961)

Class of 1961: Cynthia Anderson, Vivian Chapman Class of 1959: Betty Donald, Lillie Vereen and Joann Suggs Class of 1968: Robert Bias and Josephine Frazier and Sondra Dukes

Class of 1959: Bennie Warren, Jeanette Anthony and Class of 1959: John Diggs, Frances Diggs, Shawsandge Hill Harvey (1954) and Jimmie Pearl Harper (1951) Henrietta Barrington and Jimmy Lunsford

Japtha Jackson (1953) and Priscilla Williams (1947) Jackie Carter (1966), Joe Morrison (1968), Ethel Davis-Maxwell (1954) and Lola Bowman (1960) and Jackie Carter (1968)

Class of 1964: Deno Davis and Betty Davis Ida Shellman (1952), Al Logan (1944) and Juanita Wyatt (1943) Class of 1959: Leonella Williams and Alexander Smith

Stantonians, spanning 5 decades, tion. Over 400 guests enjoyed hors the music "I'm so glad I'm from A memorial tribute was performed dees when he had DJ Moses Henry year of the Stanton, New Stanton, came together this past weekend for d' oeuvres and fellowship at the Stanton High." Former majorettes by Walter Barnes, III and Betty play favorite songs form each class and Stanton Vocational All Class the Stanton Alumni Gala. Events headquarters located at the Hyatt Anethette Singleton Durham, Powell Drain sang a special era. Classes stood on their feet, Alumni Gala. Kenneth W. Reddick, began with a social on Friday night Hotel. Congresswoman Corrine Brown, arrangement titled "Classmates We sang, cheered and danced to the Class of 1963, remains the vision- consisting of Trivia, scrabble, and a Saturday night consisted of the and Saundra Christie Waldrop Miss You." music as their class years were ary behind the Gala and has been dance contest. Lana Suggs and recognition of the 50th Year entered the Banquet Hall marching The highlight of the evening was called. Classes from 1936 to 1978 the Chairman of the event since its' Malcolm Champion were victori- Reunion Class of 1964. The class and twirling their batons as the the "Roll Call" of classes. Judge were in the 620 who paid tribute to inception. ous in the final round of competi- marched in to the banquet hall with other classmates followed them in. Brian Davis really roused the atten- their alma mater. This was the 8th Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 3-9, 2014

by Bill Fletcher City Chronicles Bush Marched Us Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Rep. Reggie Fullwood Off to War While

Seeing former President Bill Clinton give the keynote Will Bill Clinton be the Key Cutting V.A. Benefits address at the Florida Democratic Leadership Gala By Bill Fletcher, Jr. last weekend reminded me just In 2003, we were lied into a war with Iraq. Just about everyone now admits how popular the man still is. to Hilary’s Presidential Race? that. At the same time that we were being lied into the war, the then Bush Although he was clearly a white person truly is sincere and he brought his saxophone and ning the White House. administration was cutting benefits to veterans. This was such an odd set of preaching to the choir - he fired up “understands.” Clinton under- played along with the band. The obvious advantage that circumstances. At a point when the U.S. was preparing for war, at a point the raucous crowd of donkeys. stands, and it is mostly because of What... a presidential candidate Hilary will have is the female vote. when one must expect casualties, the Bush administration cut benefits. And of course – for various rea- his genuine interest in black cul- who is actually “cool.” It was new, According to Edison Research, a The current crisis in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which has sons – black folk still love Bill ture, but it also has to do with his refreshing and original. It was Bill gender gap was evident in the 2012 been described as a situation of long waits, in some cases allegedly leading Clinton. Yeah, I know that it is a poor Southern roots. Clinton doing what he does best, presidential election, with women to the deaths of patients, cannot be understood in the absence of a discussion broad statement to say, but Clinton He was just a different kind of reaching out and appealing to peo- favoring Barack Obama by 10 per- of funding cuts, insufficient funding, and retaliation against workers who was and still is to a great extent the president. I remember in 1992 ple in ways only he can. centage points over Mitt Romney. have identified the depth of the problems at the VA. In fact, it is fair to say first President that African when Clinton was running against My favorite Clinton line is was The discrepancy between women that many of the most vocal critics of the VA, on the Republican side of the Americans felt a close bond to incumbent President George Daddy when speaking in front of an all voters was even worse in 2008 aisle, were equally unwilling to fund the VA to the extent that it has needed since JFK. Bush. He was able to relate to African American audience he said, when Obama had a 56 to 43 percent funding. Why? To say that 90 percent of African everyday citizens in a way that no “People always ask me why black gap over John McCain. This data The VA gets very high marks from veterans for In order for the Americans like Bill Clinton would other candidate had done. people love me so much, I just tell proves that women and minorities the actual service that it delivers. Their expertise not be a ridiculous statement. His working-class upbringing them, because I love black people.” will decide the next President of the with physical, emotional and psychological VA to be repaired, We used to even jokingly saying appealed to people that never felt Fast forward to 2014 and Hilary United States. wounds and injuries simply cannot be matched in however, the career that Clinton was the first black connected to anyone who had run Clinton is primed to be the next It will be interesting to see just the non-VA health care systems. It is, in effect, managers have to president. But as my former City for the office of President. Democratic nominee for President how Bill is used during the cam- one stop shopping. This, however, is an anathema Council colleague Pat Lockett- DeWayne Wickham wrote in his in 2016. Well, I know that I am paign, but as Barack Obama fig- to many conservatives who wish to see all health- be punished for Felder likes to say, “A lot of truth is book titled, “Bill Clinton and Black making a big assumption consider- ured out a couple of years ago – it care privatized. It is for that reason that in the retaliating against told through jokes.” America,” that “What makes ing the fact that she was a sure is foolish not to use President midst of the current VA crisis, there are those who whistleblowers Nobel prizewinner Toni Clinton special is that he found a thing back in 2008 as well. Clinton’s charisma and political are suggesting a voucher-like system for veterans Morrison wrote in the 1998 New way to connect with us that was Hillary Clinton not only is the skills. He is extremely intelligent rather than actually fixing the problems. These within the Yorker essay, "He displays almost personal and up close.” front-runner, but also seems to be and still widely admired. critics would rather dismantle the VA and hand workforce. every trope of blackness: single- Clinton was a different kind of poised to be the first female The Clintons will run a much out vouchers, than repair a system that has parent household, born poor, work- candidate and different kind of President of the United States. But smarter campaign than they did the worked for thousands of veterans. ing-class, saxophone-playing, President. We saw him on late night the reality is that while she is savvy first time around, and I am sure that In order for the VA to be repaired, however, the career managers have to be McDonald's-and-junk-food-loving talk shows, including “The Arsenio politician, she will definitely need they will not be counting any punished for retaliating against whistleblowers within the workforce. VA boy from Arkansas." Hall Show,” which is its prime was her still popular hubbie to win the chickens before they hatch. workers, many of who are represented by the American Federation of Maybe that’s the key, Clinton the black version of Jay Leno or election. Much like the last two Signing off from Hollywood, FL, Government Employees, have spoken up to identify some of the problems radiated a certain style and African David Letterman. And not only was election cycles – minority voters Reggie Fullwood that are currently coming to light, only to face various forms of retaliation Americans can generally tell when Governor Clinton on the show, but will once again be critical to win- from management. One must ask the question of whether career managers who have watched the juggernaut of privatization proceed down the tracks since the time of the Bush administration, are more interested in preparing their own nests in the GOP’s Reverse ‘Southern Strategy’ private sector over ensuring that veterans receive the service to which they are entitled. How else can one explain retaliating against workers who speak Astonishingly, there were more Black Democrats who had not more problems for President up? votes cast in the runoff than in the voted in the 3 primary. It was a Obama…” Both campaigns deny The VA needs to be repaired, rather than dismantled. Veterans need June 3 primary. McDaniel went stroke of genius. any involvement in the making and improved and prompt service. But this also means that the atmosphere of from 155,000 votes to 184,000 What angered me about this last- distribution of the recorded call. panic that has been spread by both the Republicans and many people in the votes; Cochran went from 153,654 ditch effort when, in fact, it should The McDaniel campaign and the media must halt. Here is an example of why. Part of the reason for delays in votes to 191,508 votes. Without have a conscious development. Tea Party are furious about the care was the direct result of the expansion in VA service to veterans facing question, the Black vote saved Why did it take desperation to get robo-call. Now that you have disabilities that had previously not been fully covered, e.g., Agent Orange; Cochran. There is universal con- the party and the campaign to do experienced the race card being Gulf War Syndrome. Yet, this has not been discussed in the mainstream sensus on that point – liberal and what was and has always been in its played against you, maybe, just media, most likely because to raise the fact that the VA was now serving addi- conservative; Black and White; own best interest—cultivating the maybe you will be more under- tional veterans would beg a simple question: Why is the VA not receiving Democrat and Republican. But the Black vote? standing of my views the next time additional resources in order to accomplish its mission? analysis of how the Black vote led I was further angered that prior to we have a discussion about race. It makes you wonder… to Cochran’s win has been totally the runoff, there was absolutely no Raynard Jackson is president & Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a racial, labor and global justice writer and activist. He misunderstood. mention of the Black vote by either CEO of Raynard Jackson & is an employee of the American Federation of Government Employees but Make no mistake about it, Haley candidate. Neither campaign had Associates, LLC., a Washington, this column does not necessarily represent their views. Follow Bill on Barbour was the brains behind any Blacks on their campaign staffs D.C.-based public relations/gov- Facebook and at www.billfletcherjr.com. Cochran’s resuscitation. Haley is or as consultants in decision mak- ernment affairs firm. He can be By Raynard Jackson like a son to me. He is the former ing positions. NNPA Columnist governor of Mississippi and former Normally, I blast the Republican Last week’s election results infu- head of the Republican National Party for doing the right thing even riated me and not for the reasons Committee. A political genius, if it’s the wrong way (Rand Paul’s you might suspect. My anger has Haley knows how to win; and is a visit to Howard University); but in less to do with the outcomes of the helluva guy to get a drink with. this case, they did the wrong thing various elections, but more to do Haley knows how to operate with- the right way. The Cochran cam- with the means of getting to the out leaving fingerprints. But his paign has spent more time and outcome. DNA was all over Cochran’s cam- spent more money with Black The most watched election of paign. He is definitely ol’ school. Democrats than they have with this year was the Mississippi What saved Cochran was the Black Republicans. Go figure. Senate race between Tea Party Republicans use of the “reverse Over the years, I have had heated favorite Chris McDaniel and six Southern Strategy.” The Southern discussions with conservative and term incumbent Senator Thad Strategy was created by Kevin Tea Party members of the Cochran. Cochran was forced into Phillips, a former Nixon aide, in the Republican Party over the issue of a run off last week, which typically 1960s to sacrifice the Black vote race. I have been told that some- doesn’t bode well for an incum- (who were staunchly Republican) times I can be “hyper-sensitive” on bent. in order to pick up the vote of the the issue of race; I am “overreact- According to Professor Larry J. White Southern Democrats ing;” or “we just have a different Sabato, director of the University opposed civil rights. To this day, view on this issue than you.” of Virginia Center for Politics, “In that keeps Blacks aligned with the Really? 37 of 40 Senate primary runoffs Democratic Party. Some unknown group created a conducted since 1980, turnout had The Cochran campaign did the robo-call targeting Black voters decreased from the initial primary exact opposite. They sacrificed the that said in part, “Hello neighbors. to the runoff. In these 40 races, the conservative White Tea Party vote It’s time to take a stand against the combined turnout dropped by to pick up the Black vote. They Tea Party. The time has come to about a third from the primary to made a political calculation that say no to the Tea Party. No to their the runoff. And yet, this time they had maxed out on their White obstruction, no to their disrespect- [Miss. senate race], turnout went up support and their only way of win- ful treatment of the first African by 18 percent, jumping from about ning was to expand their base of American president… If we do 319,000 in the initial primary to support. nothing, Tea Party candidate Chris about 375,000 in the runoff.” The only option was to go after McDaniel wins and causes even

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FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1 - 7, 2014 Take long jump and 400 meters titles Henderson, McCorory win titles, set

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS Jeffery Henderson Francena McCorory "I think I did really well today," said Hen- derson. "My coach and I were focusing on my MARSHALL NEW HAMPTON AD: approach and my knees getting up. I feel really nie Ash EHJDQKLVGD\E\EHFRPLQJWKHÀUVWLQ tion with my trail bashing into the hurdle ... I hit HAMPTON, Va. – Eugene Marshall Jr. has been named JRRG0\ÀUVWWLPHEHLQJLQ6DFUDPHQWRDQG, the world since 2012 to break the 13-second bar- dead smack onto the track." the Director of Athletics at Hampton loved the crowd and I loved every single bit of rier in the 110 hurdles as he ran 12.99. Ash's time of 12.99 was the fastest time in University. He will begin on July 1. the event." He ended it on a golf cart being driven slow- WKHZRUOGWKLV\HDUDQGWKHÀUVWXQGHUVHF- He takes over for Novelle  $WWKH86$2XWGRRU7UDFNDQG)LHOG O\RXWRI+RUQHW6WDGLXPEDQGDJHVDURXQGKLV onds since Aries Merritt set the world record of Dickenson, who had served as Inter- Championships, Henderson won the silver med- right ankle and left wrist, with two big bags of 12.80 in 2012. ice secured tightly around his right knee and left Former Howard hurdler and reigning im AD for the past two years. Mar- al in the long jump with a 8.22 m (26'11.5") jump shoulder. world champion David OliverÀQLVKHGWKLUGLQ shall brings well over two decades DQG UHSUHVHQWHG WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV LQ WKH  World Championships in Athletics in Moscow.  ,WZDVWKHUHVXOWRIDQDVW\VSLOO6XQGD\PLG- the hurdles in a time of 13.23. Devon Allen won of athletic administration experience  3ULRUWRKLVZLQQLQJMXPS6XQGD\+HQGHU- ZD\WKURXJKWKHÀQDODIWHUWXPEOLQJRYHURQHRI the event in 13.16. to the Pirates. Marshall son set a stadium long jump and personal record the hurdles just when it appeared he was pulling Former Saint Augustine's 400 meter hur- Most recently, he was the in- of 8.43 m (27 ft., 73/4 in.) earlier in the competi- away from the pack. dles standout Bershawn Jackson, coming back terim deputy athletic director at Queens College, where he tion. "It's bittersweet," Ash said. "I was trying to off an injury from last season, also had the best reported to the Assistant Vice President of Athletics and The accolades for McCorory continued be so consistent in what I was doing. Once the time in the preliminaries of his event (49.48) but worked in an athletic program that boasted 18 teams. IURPLQGRRUVWRRXWGRRUVDVVKHZRQWKH86$7) race started surging on I rushed my dive and I hit SXOOHGXSDIWHUWKHÀUVWKXUGOHRIWKHÀQDODQG Prior to that, Marshall spent two years as the Direc- Outdoor Championships in the BMW 400 me- underneath my lead hamstring, and the combina- GLGQRWÀQLVK tor of Athletics at Iona College, overseeing some of the ters. Gaels' most successful moments – including two NCAA The race came down to the last 100 meters Tournament appearances for men's basketball, including as reigning World Indoor champion McCorory WKHSURJUDP VÀUVWHYHUDWODUJHELG DGGHGD86$7)2XWGRRUVWLWOHWRKHUEHOW0F-  $JUDGXDWHRI1RUWKHDVWHUQ8QLYHUVLW\0DUVKDOO &RURU\DQG6DQ\D5LFKDUGV5RVV $XVWLQ7H[- FALLING earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He DV PRYHGDKHDGRIWKHSDFNDIWHUWKHÀQDOFXUYH before McCorory kicked in an extra gear for a SHORT later completed his Master's degree in sports leadership. FORVHÀQLVKLQDPDUNWKDWPDNHVKHUWKH Former Bethune-Cookman hurdler Ron- While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Marshall ÀIWKIDVWHVW $PHULFDQ ZRPDQ HYHU 5LFKDUGV nie Ash (l.) clips the hurdle and eventu- was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under Ross, the American record holder, had a season- DOO\IHOOWRWKHWUDFNLQWKH¿QDOVRIWKH IRUPHU8&RQQKHDGFRDFKDQG%DVNHWEDOO+DOORI)DPHU best 49.66 in second. 110-meter hurdles at the USA Track & Jim Calhoun. McCorory won the 2014 national indoor Field Championships Sunday in Sacra- Dickenson, who had also served as Faculty Athletics 400 meters title with a time of 50.85 and the mento. Ash had run 12.99 seconds in Representative for the previous 12 years, made a request :RUOG,QGRRUPHWHUVWLWOHLQ6KH WKHVHPL¿QDOVWKHZRUOG VEHVWWLPHWKLV to return to Academic Affairs, where he has spent 36 years LVDWKUHHWLPH86$2XWGRRUUXQQHUXSLQWKH \HDUDQGWKH¿UVWEHORZVHFRQGVVLQFH of his life in academics. Prior to his departure, Dickenson and Olympic Gold Medalist (2012) and World WROHDGWKH¿HOGDQGZDVOHDGLQJ 2XWGRRU*ROGDQG6LOYHUPHGDOLVWLQWKH[ DQGSXOOLQJDZD\EHIRUHKLVIDOO7KH DVVLVWHGZLWKWKHVHDUFKIRUWKH8QLYHUVLW\ VQH[W'LUHFWRU 12.99 time is the 14th-fastest i110-meter of Athletics. meter relay. Former Bethune-Cookman hurdler Ron- hurdles time n history. INTERIM AD AT ALCORN STATE: 6HQLRU:RPHQ V$GPLQLVWUDWRULiJuna Weir has been named the Interim Athletics Direc- TSU's Temple receives Legend Coach Award tor at Alcorn State University. The DSSRLQWPHQW ZDV PDGH E\ $68  6$&5$0(172 &D ² 86$ in an event, and fellow Tigerbelle ÀHOGFRDFKIRUWKH5RPHDQG president Dr. Alfred Rankins, Jr. Track & Field honored the ac- Madeline Manning won gold in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games and and is effective July 1. complishments and contributions WKHPHWHUVWKHÀUVW$PHULFDQ was named assistant coach for the Weir has been a part of the Al- of the legendary Edward Stanley woman to win that Olympic race. Moscow 1980 Games among many TempleDPDQZKRKDGDVLJQLÀ-  ‡,QWKH2O\PSLFVLQ/$ other international team appoint- FRUQ6WDWHIDPLO\IRU\HDUVDJR cant impact on the Tennessee State Chandra Cheeseborough won a ments. and has helped change the athlet- Tigerbelles legacy and in the lives silver medal in the 400-meter dash His international leadership ics department in various ways. Weir of dozens of Olympians. and a gold medal as a member of gained recognition, but Temple is 6KHLVDPHPEHURIVHYHUDODVVR- He was recognized at Hornet both the 4x100 and 4x400 relay best regarded as the legend who led ciations including the National Association of Broadcast- 6WDGLXP DW  SP 367 6DWXU- teams. DQG LQVSLUHG WKH 7HQQHVVHH 6WDWH ers (NAB) and National Association of Collegiate Women GD\ GXULQJ 86$ 2XWGRRU &KDP- Temple coached 23 Olympic 8QLYHUVLW\ ZRPHQ V WUDFN  ÀHOG $WKOHWLF$GPLQLVWUDWRUV 6KH HDUQHG ERWK KHU %DFKHORU V SLRQVKLSVDW6DFUDPHQWR6WDWH8QL- medalists, 30 medalists in the Pan- program for 44 years before retiring and Master's degrees from Alcorn. versity. American Games, as well as eight after the 1993-94 academic year. Rankins describes Weir as a leader who understands  7HPSOH UHFHLYHG WKH ÀUVW$Q- National Hall of Fame Inductees. In the 1980s, he was a member of the day-to-day operations of Alcorn athletics and has es- nual Legend Coach Award from the His commitment was true not only WKH 86 2O\PSLF &RPPLWWHH DQG tablished positive working relationships with coaches, 8QLWHG6WDWHVRI$PHULFD7UDFNDQG ED TEMPLE to the athletic accomplishments of became chairman of the Amateur staff and students. Field Association, and the Coaches those he coached, but also to the 6SRUWV &RPPLWWHH +H UHPDLQV D - medals, one in the 100 meters, value of education, which is evi- member of the International Wom- "I am grateful for another opportunity to serve Al- $GYLVRU\ &RPPLWWHH RI WKH 86 ATF. The Coaches Advisory Com- one in the 200 meters and one as dent in that 39 of his 40 Olympians en's Track and Field Committee. corn," said Weir as she discussed plans to continually ad- mittee established this award to a member of the 4x100 meter re- who have one or more college de- Among his many honors are vocate for student-athletes and positively position the ath- recognize coaches whose athletes lay. Also on that relay team, and grees. inductions into the National Track letic program. have won medals at the Olympics coached in the Olympics by Tem- The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Field Hall of Fame, the Ten- "I believe in Alcorn athletics," she said Weir as she and/or World Championships. ple were Tigerbelles Martha Hud- native was also a great athlete in QHVVHH6SRUWV+DOORI)DPH+HOPV highlighted the strength of collaboration. "Working to- Temple, who will turn 87 on son, Barbara Jones and Lucinda his own right. He earned the dis- +DOORI)DPHWKH7HQQHVVHH6WDWH gether, we can and will accomplish more. I believe in the 6HSWKDVKDGKLVVKDUHRIWKRVH Williams. tinction of All-City in track, foot- 8QLYHUVLW\+DOORI)DPHWKH+DU- power of members of the athletic family—our athletes,  ‡,QVL[7LJHUEHOOHVZHQW  ‡,QWKH2O\PSLFVLQ7R- ball and basketball at John Harris risburg Central Area Chapter Hall coaches, employees, student workers and alumni." to the Olympic Games in Mel- kyo, Wyomia Tyus won the gold +LJK 6FKRRO EHIRUH PRYLQJ RQ WR RI )DPH WKH 3HQQV\OYDQLD 6SRUWV  7KH 8QLYHUVLW\ LV DFFHSWLQJ DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU D SHU- bourne. Willye B. White won a sil- medal in the 100-meter dash and earn undergraduate and graduate Hall of Fame, the Ohio Valley Con- PDQHQWDWKOHWLFGLUHFWRURQOLQHXQWLOWKHSRVLWLRQLVÀOOHG ver medal in the broad jump. Mae fellow Tigerbelle Edith McGuire GHJUHHVLQ+HDOWKDQG3K\VLFDO(G- ference Hall of Fame and the Com- won the silver. McGuire won gold Candidate screening will begin immediately. Faggs, Margaret Matthews, Wil- ucation from Tennessee Agricul- PXQLSOH[ 1DWLRQDO 6SRUWV +DOO RI ma Rudolph and Isabelle Daniels in the 200 meters. tural and Industrial State College Fame. MEAC TOPS SWAC IN REVENUE: won bronze in the 4x100 meter re-  ‡ ,Q WKH  2O\PSLFV LQ QRW768 ZKHUHKHDOVRPLQRUHGLQ Temple, a devoted husband for lay. Mexico City, Tyus won the gold in 6RFLRORJ\ 57 years before his wife's passing, Kenn Rashad Mid Eastern RI7631UHSRUWVWKDWWKH  ‡ ,Q WKH  2O\PSLFV LQ WKHPHWHUVEHFRPLQJWKHÀUVW Temple was at the helm as is also a devoted father to two chil- Athletic Conference once again topped the Southwestern Rome, Rudolph won three gold American to win back-to-back gold 7HDP86$ VKHDGZRPHQ VWUDFN  GUHQ %HUQDUG DQG 'U (GZLQD 5 Athletic ConferenceLQUHYHQXHIRUWKHÀVFDO\HDU  $FFRUGLQJWRIRUPVÀOHGZLWKWKH,56WKH0($& reported $7,722,159 in total revenue, up from $6,641,773 WKHSUHYLRXV\HDU7KH6:$&UHSRUWHGLQWRWDO revenue, a slight improvement from the $6,045,980 in total BCSP Notes UHYHQXHÀOHGIRUWKHÀVFDO\HDU Norfolk State's Pendarvis Williams and '13 after the Magic selected him in the sec-  ([SHQVHV KRZHYHU SURYLGH D GLIIHUHQW SHUVSHFWLYH ond round of the 2012 Draft. ZLWK WKH 6:$& VSHQGLQJ  ZKLFK ZDV PRUH on Houston Rockets Summer League team Williams, a native of Philadelphia, earned NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State guard Pendarvis "Penny" than the conference earned in revenues. In contrast, the ÀUVWWHDP $OO1$%& 'LVWULFW  DQG VHFRQG Wlliams will play for the Houston Rockets' summer league team in Las 0($&VSHQWGXULQJWKHÀVFDO\HDUUHVXOWLQJ WHDP$OO0($&KRQRUVLQDVDVHQLRU Vegas in mid-July after signing a free agent contract with the Rockets orga- ZLWK 168 +H DOVR JDUQHUHG $3 $OO$PHULFD LQDQHWUHYHQXHWRWDORI7KH0($&UHSRUWHG nization after last week's NBA Draft. honorable mention and participated in the Re- receiving $455,000 in membership dues, compared to  :LOOLDPVZKRÀQLVKHGKLVIRXU\HDUFDUHHUZLWK168ODVWVHDVRQLV HVH V &ROOHJH $OO6WDU *DPH EHIRUH WKH )LQDO Pendarvis Williams LQGXHVUHFHLYHGE\WKH6:$& one of at least nine players who will compete for the Rockets' team in Las Four.  6:$&FRPPLVVLRQHU Duer Sharp was paid a base Vegas from July 12-21. He averaged career highs of 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and salary of $240,000, while Dennis Thomas, commissioner  ,WZLOOPDUNWKHWKLUG\HDULQDURZDIRUPHU168SOD\HUSDUWLFLSDWHG VWHDOVODVW\HDU+HHQGHGKLVFDUHHUWKDOOWLPHDW168ZLWK RIWKH0($&HDUQHGDEDVHVDODU\RI in one of the two NBA summer leagues – the other taking place in Orlando. points and is only one of two players to tally at least 1,600 points, 500 )RUPHU6SDUWDQKyle O'Quinn competed with the Orlando Magic in 2012 rebounds, 200 assists, 100 steals and 50 blocks. Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 3-9, 2014

Church Community Health Fair SCOGIC 2014 Homecoming St. Thomas Missionary New Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church, Rev. Sha’Reff Rashad Pastor Present Baptist Church Youth Revival a Community Health Forum, Saturday, July 12th, 9 a.m.-1p.m. at New Community Celebration Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church, 880 Melson Avenue. This FREE health fair Come fellowship Stop! Look! Listen! St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church invites the includes blood pressure checks, vision, dental, glucose and cholesterol and enjoy a special community to their annual Youth Explosion, Saturday, July 12th, 9:45 a.m. screenings, BMI an domestic violence information. A registered pharmacist celebration for to 2 p.m., and Sunday, July 13th, 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. will be onsite to answer your medicine questions. Enjoy bounce house for Southside Church The Revival will conclude with a three day youth revival Monday through the kids, vendor products and presentations by leading health experts. For of God in Christ Wednesday, July 14-16 at 7 p.m. at the St. Thomas Family Life Center, more information call 210-5393. 2014 Pastor's 5863 Moncrief Rd. Come and support our youth! For more information Anniversary hon- email [email protected]. Camp Restoration Youth Summer Camp oring Bishop Edward Robinson Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Hold Camp Restoration for Youth Summer Camp (ages 5-15) is June 16th Sr. and Lady through August 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the New Life Fellowship Cynthia Robinson Family, Friends and Community Day A.M.E. Church, 1451 Mount Herman St. The camp will serve hot breakfast commemorating Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church Family, Friends and Community and lunch. Activities include academic enhancement, arts and crafts, youth 35 Years as Pastor Day Event will take place Saturday July 19th at 10 a.m. with Sr. Pastor W. development, crime awareness and bullying, field trips, games, charter & First Lady of Diamond. The free event will be held at 10325 Interstate Center Dr and is building (self-respect), sports, exercise activities and more! Hurting Southside Church open to the public. This year, Abyssinian’s efforts will provide visitors from Families with Children in Crimes, Inc. 6th Annual Camp. For detailed of God in Christ. the Duval and surrounding counties an opportunity to enjoy an amazing day information contact site Director Linda Dayson at 755-9863. The event takes of free food, fun and fellowship in the sun with an array of outdoor activi- place July 24th ties for the entire family. Attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy live Camp Restoration Youth Summer Camp through July 27th. entertainment, vendors, give-a-ways, compete for cash prizes and tour The celebration Abyssinia’s “New Generation of Excellence” state of the art Youth Center. Camp Restoration for Youth Summer Camp (ages 5-15) is running event times are For additional information call the church at 696-1770 or email abyssini- through August 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the New Life Fellowship Thursday and [email protected] or visit online at www.abyssinia.org. A.M.E. Church, 1451 Mount Herman St. The camp will serve hot breakfast Friday at 7:30 p.m. and lunch. Activities include academic enhancement, arts and crafts, youth and Sunday at 11 development, crime awareness and bullying, field trips, games, charter Faust Temple Church Fun Day a.m. For more building (self-respect), sports, exercise activities and more! Hurting Faust Temple Church of God in Christ will be celebrating their annual fun information call Families with Children in Crimes, Inc. 6th Annual Camp. For detailed day for the church and the community, Saturday, July 28th, from 10 a.m. to 398-1625 or visit information contact site Director Linda Dayson at 755-9863. 2 p.m. Enjoy free food, games, fun and more fun! For additional info call Bishop Edward Robinson Sr. www.southsidecog- the church office at 353-1418 or visit www.fausttemple.org. and Lady Cynthia Robinson ic.com. SCOGIC 2014 Homecoming Community Celebration The Religion Corner: Making It Against All Come fellowship and enjoy a special celebration for Southside Church of a Higher Power, we not only sur- Sharon Lechter wrote a new book One of my lowest points took God in Christ 2014 Pastor's Anniversary honoring Bishop Edward vive, we plant roots that will keep us entitled, “Think and Grow Rich for place a couple of years ago; I was Robinson Sr. and Lady Cynthia Robinson commemorating 35 Years as strong forever. Women,” but this prayer she includ- sick with diabetes, weak; work was- Pastor & First Lady of Southside Church of God in Christ. The event takes While there’s tension on one hand ed in her chapter on “Faith” will n’t steady and I couldn’t make ends place July 24th through July 27th. The celebration event times are Thursday there’s introspection and explo- work for anyone – men, women or meet; I had to use a food stamp card and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information call ration on the other. How do you children. It reads: for six months, a first for me at age 398-1625 or visit www.southsidecogic.com. keep on going when life knocks you “As I begin this journey, I know I 60; I got help from my sons regular- down? It’s one thing to be positive will feel excitement and energy as ly however, food stamps had always JLOC Call to the Community when things are going well. But it is well as fear and frustration. I trust been considered an embarrassment something altogether different when that your Divine love is encouraging in my family! The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee of the Millions More you’re blindsided, when the follow- and forgiving. I believe that true During my tough times, I kept my Movement Inc. (JLOC, MMM Inc.), a non-profit local organization is solic- ing happens: success starts with a richness of faith strong, and read my Bible iting donation of your excess clothes, shoes, jackets and school supplies. When someone you love is taken spirit. Please enter my heart and daily, woke up early each day and Bring them to 916 N. Myrtle Avenue, between Kings Road and Beaver away either by death or some other help my faith to grow stronger every prayed and meditated, picturing my Street Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you have any ques- reason; day. When it is as small as a mustard life as a working woman again and tions or just want to learn more about the Millions More Movement visit When a debilitating illness strikes seed, show me how this tiny treas- in good health. I turned my televi- www.jacksonvilleloc.org or call 240-9133 or email [email protected]. you or a family member; and all you ure can create a forest. When my sion off, and instead listened to Les Lyndia Grant can do is depend on God. faith is as huge as a mighty oak tree, Brown, Zig Ziglar, Wayne Dyer, SCOGIC Soul Comedy Show” Sometimes the problems of life, When your “lifetime” job is sud- help me have the humility to see Joyce Meyer, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Southside Church of God in Christ Pastoral Care Committee presents, or let’s call them hits, just keep denly downsized, and after 15 or 20 every small, helpless creature in its and Louise Hay. I had to strengthen “Medicine for The Soul...Fun & Laughter Comedy Night”, Saturday, July coming; this column reminds us years of quality service you receive shadow and offer nourishment, shel- myself from within. It worked, I’m 12th at 6 p.m. Wear your 70’s and 90’s clothes and win a door prize best how to make it against all odds! a pink slip; you feel devastated. ter, and shade. Growing successful no longer a diabetic; and my dressed. The comedy night will be held at Southside Church of God in We are living in very challenging When you go through the emo- is my earthly goal, but growing in finances have greatly improved. Christ, 2179 Emerson Street. For more info call 398-1625. times today. Pressured in the work- tional torment of a divorce and faith will remain my spiritual mis- You can make it against all odds as place, stressed out at home, people especially when children are sion.” well. Northside Community Involvement are trying to make sense of their involved. lives. When grown children refuse to “Walk in my Shoes” “Jamboree on Avenue B” Carnival 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 promises, grow up, and they continue to “Though outwardly we are wasting depend on you for shelter, for food, The Northside Community Involvement Inc. is making it happen at their away, yet inwardly we are being clothing, and they even need money Communitywide Shoe Drive 1st “Jamboree on Avenue B” Fundraising Carnival, Saturday, July 26th, 11 renewed day by day; for our light from you for their personal needs. a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NCI Community Resource Center, 4990 Avenue B. The “Walk in my Shoes” is a Communitywide Shoe Drive to collect 3,000 Bags and momentary troubles are achiev- When your teenagers decide they of gently worn shoes for needy families. You or your organization can help event will include carnival games, free carwash, garage sale, food, water ing for us eternal glory that far out- are adults, and they no longer listen slides, raffles, health screenings, mini-golf course, dunk tank, bingo, prizes, by collecting at least one plastic bag containing 25 pairs of gently worn weighs them all. So we fix our eyes to what you have to say, but they shoes per bag. All sizes, styles and color shoes for men, women, boys, girls and some good old school music and more! This fantastic event has some- not on what is seen, but what is live under your roof. thing for the whole family to enjoy. will benefit the Adolescents Choosing Excellence Youth Programs. The unseen. For what is seen is tempo- When the doctor gives you a diag- Shoe Drive is July 1st to September 1st. For more information and bag Take a pause for a worthy cause and have some fun!!! For more infor- rary, but what is unseen is eternal.” nosis that sounds like the end of life mation contact Rhynett Chatman at 314-3521. pick-up call the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at 683-1757 or email When we release our struggle to as you know it; you are shattered. [email protected]. Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM the web visit www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Pastor Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.

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by Gemma Greene flow to the heart and brain," says relative — a mother, sister, grand- also lead to poorer health habits that As yet another birthday rolls Michal Melamed, M.D., of Albert mother, aunt, or cousin — who's increase your risk. Nurture your around, you probably worry more Einstein College of Medicine in had ovarian or breast cancer, espe- friendships and forge close social about the visible parts of your body, New York City. What's a "good" cially before menopause, then it connections by volunteering at a and not so much the ones you can’t level? Experts aren't sure what might make sense for you to have local charity, joining a book club, or see, like your heart. Blacks still suf- number is ideal, but agree it should your ovaries out. undertaking any other social activi- fer and die more from heart-related be at least 30 nanograms per milli- • Breast calcifications. If your ties that appeal to you. liter. As for supplements, current mammogram shows specks of cal- • Misdiagnosis. Here's a scary guidelines recommend 200 IUs of cium deposits in the arteries of your (and common) scenario. A woman D daily for people ages 19 to 50, breast, you might not have to worry in her 50s complains to her doctor 400 IUs for ages 51 to 70, and 600 about cancer, but you do need to about persistent chest pain. He IUs for those over 70, but most pay more attention to your cardio- sends her for a stress test, but even experts think 1,000 IUs is more in vascular health: you may have more if that's abnormal, as long as testing line with what you really need. than triple the risk of heart disease reveals no major blockages, he 20s and 30s Checkup Checklist of a woman without these deposits, assures her nothing's wrong. The The Truth About • Basic Vital Tests: Have your a recent University of Missouri reality: Almost 50 percent of 30 blood pressure, pulse, waist cir- School of Medicine study found. women with abnormal stress testing cumference, and BMI analyzed at During your next mammogram, ask and open coronary arteries have Fake Eyelashes least every two years. if vascular calcifications were microvascular coronary dysfunc- (BlackDoctor) Beauty trends come and go, and currently one of the • Fasting Cholesterol Test: Let noted, and if they were, ask if your tion, in which the heart's smallest most popular fads is wearing eyelash extensions. Whether individual Morris, pictured here, seems to have also been the recipient of some diseases, and recent research has heart health needs to be looked at arteries don't dilate properly and lashes or strip lashes applied by a technician, full, bold lashes is a rear-enhancing surgery. The transgender woman was arrested after inject found that each decade of your life differently. blood flow is restricted. It can trend that doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. More women ing an unidentified patient with a mixture of cement, super glue, mineral is a crossroads, with new health 40s Checkup Checklist increase your risk for sudden car- than ever in the African-American community are choosing to add this oil, and Fix-A-Flat tire mender. concerns to worry about as you • Routine Screens: Follow the diac death, heart attack, or other beauty service to weekly cosmetic touch ups. While most nail shop continue along. Be aware of what above schedule for your 20s - 30s. serious problems by 2.5 percent offerFake quick Floridaand easy lash thickeningDoctor services, Arrested there are a few Afte things r you need to know and ask your doc- • Glucose Test: Have this done each year. "Your doctor may dis- that should be taken into consideration before making that appoint- tor about - to better enjoy that path every three years starting at 40s. miss your symptoms as gastroe- ment.Injecting Woman with Fix-a-flat that you're on. • A "Global Risk Estimation”: sophageal reflux disease (GERD) Experienced lash technician Tiffany Landing of Posh Lash and A trans- 2010, after the woman and Morri Your 20s & 30s: Get Smart This is a mathematical formula or anxiety," says Dr. Bairey Merz, Beauty Bar in Downtown Chicago is sharing details about how to gender met to discuss details, according to You know that fries and burger do 40 used to calculate your odds of hav- "especially if initial tests come back make the right decisions when deciding to wear false lashes. woman in ABC. not qualify as heart-healthy, as well ing a heart attack in the next 10 borderline." So insist on getting a “One of the most common mistakes women make when deciding to South “They agreed on the price o as all the other fat-filled artery- years, based on such factors as your full evaluation that could reveal get their lashes done is by going to any old nail shop to get the serv- Florida $700 for the procedure, which wa clogging fare that you’re probably age, blood pressure, cholesterol micro problems. ice done,” said Tiffany, who has been applying lashes for over three faces intended for cosmetic purposes,” h tempted with every day. But your your doctor know that you want to levels, whether you have diabetes, 50s Checkup Checklist years. charges of said. biggest heart hazard may be in your take a fasting cholesterol test. Get and other risks. Repeat this test • Routine Screens: Follow the “Nail shops typically use hair glue to create full lash looks, but this practicing The injection took place in a res head, not on your plate. this test every two years, unless above schedule for your 20s and type of glue is harmful for the health of not only your eyelashes but cosmetic idential setting, where Morris shot “People in their 20s and 30s often instructed otherwise by your doctor. 30s. the pores on the eyelid as well,” she cautions. The bonding glue clogs surgery mix of cement, glue, mineral oi think they're too young for heart • Vitamin D Level Evaluation: • Prediabetes: Have your doctor the pores of the eyelid, which can lead to a staph infection and the loss without a and tire sealant into the woman’ disease, even though they've Ask your doctor to check your perform a fasting glucose test to of eyelashes when the lashes are removed. license, buttocks, ABC reported. already developed serious risk fac- Vitamin D level. check for signs of prediabetes. “The technicians at nail shops may charge an affordable price, but after police say she injected an “[A] short time later, she devel tors," says Sarah Samaan, M.D., a • Family History: Update your • Aspirin: Ask your doctor to help they don’t have the health of women’s eyes and eyelashes in mind,” unwitting patient’s buttocks with a ops very serious pains, abdomen cardiologist at Legacy Heart Center family history at every doctor's you weigh the pros and cons of tak- states Tiffany, who recommends women invest in quality eyelash handful of unsafe substances, throughout her body,” Bamford told in Plano, TX. In fact, as many as 60 visit. ing baby aspirin. application. including tire mender Fix-A-Flat, the network affiliate. “She know percent of people under 40 have at Your 40s: Get Moving • Ask If More Tests Are Needed: There are high quality lash adhesives and lashes that are applied to least one high-risk factor, such as There’s just so much going on, 50 Ask your doctor about more fre- NBC reported. something’s wrong.” each individual lash to give a natural look that doesn’t damage the The botched butt implant sent the The woman rushed to Tamp smoking, elevated cholesterol, or and it’s hard to take care of your- quent tests, new research and spe- lashes. This procedure can usually get pricey starting at $150 and unidentified woman to the hospital, General Hospital, where she wa obesity — which triples their heart self, especially when it comes to cial exams that you may benefit these looks typically last 3 weeks depending on the growth cycle of and landed Oneal Ron Morris, who treated for infection and pneumo attack odds. But almost 20 percent working out. Even if you're not every five years. from, especially if you’re at a high- your natural lashes.” is legally identified as a man, in nia, but would not divulge Morris of people have never had a blood constantly carpooling or in meet- • Stress Echocardiogram/Nuclear er risk of heart disease. Tiffany states that any woman who wants to feel beautiful and cuffs. name, according to the report. cholesterol test. Make an appoint- ings, it can be hard to fit in work- Imaging Stress Test: Both done as In your 50s and beyond, remem- enhanced is the ideal client and will be satisfied with her look once it Miami Gardens Police arrested Hospital officials contacted th ment with your doctor to review outs between your job, your kids, you walk on a treadmill, can pro- ber to have routine screenings done is complete. “Eyelash extensions are a great way to brighten eyes and Morris, 30, on Friday, following an Dept. of Health, but it took investi where you stand; then get serious caring for aging parents, and check- vide key warnings about your at least every two years; more often create an alluring look, but one must invest in quality service to ensure investigation by the Florida gators months to track down about quitting smoking, losing ing in with your husband once in a heart's health. if you have multiple risk factors. the health of the eyes is kept in mind while achieving the ideal look.” Department of Health. Morris. weight, eating right and exercising. while. But exercise is particularly Your 50s: Know The Symptoms Also ask you doctor to redo a "glob- There are a plethora of lash technicians around the country. Upscale Sgt. William Bamford said the Police suspect there are other vic Hidden Heart Risks At 20 & 30 important in these years: it not only Although the transition through al risk estimation" every time a risk hair salons or individual lash bars are what you should look for in a illegal procedure took place in May tims, and urge them to come for • Missed periods. Just about helps to counteract the slowdown of mid-life changes, such as factor, such as your blood pressure G0ogle search (Google “lash bars” in your respected city). everyone skips from time to time, your metabolism, which tends to menopause, can be rough, the rela- or weight, changes. but women with long histories of start in your 40s, but it helps you tive "peace" you finally achieve irregular cycles at age 35 have a 50 avoid weight gain and control afterwards may be pretty nice. But percent greater chance of eventual- stress. there is one sour note: Your risk of ly having a heart attack, a large Research suggests exercise may heart disease doubles – or even The Jacksonville Free Press Harvard study reported. It may be also be enough to protect your triples. This may be due to many because erratic cycles are frequent- heart. A study at the University of issues, including age and other risk ly linked with obesity. They're also North Carolina at Chapel Hill found factors finally catching up with you. would love to share your a sign of polycystic ovary syn- that overweight adults who main- You need to know what a heart drome (PCOS), a common hormon- tained their weight, gaining no attack feels like. People often delay event with our readers. al disorder that raises the risk of more than five pounds over 15 dialing 911 because they doubt their high cholesterol, high blood pres- years, were less likely to have symptoms signal a heart attack. And sure, and diabetes, as well as infer- unhealthy changes in their glucose, that hesitation can cost you your GUIDELINES tility and acne. Medication and cholesterol, and blood pressure than life," says Dr. Goldberg. Aside from 1. All unsolicited photos require a $10 photo weight loss (if needed) can get those who put on more. the classic warning signs — a burst- symptoms under control — and Hidden Heart Risks At 40 ing chest pain that spreads to jaw, charge for each picture. Photos can be paid by should reduce your heart risk, says • Hysterectomy. Until recently, neck, and shoulder — look for these check, money order or credit card, Anuja Dokras, M.D., an ob-gyn at women who were having this sur- subtler symptoms, which can build 2. Pictures must be brought into our office to be the Hospital of the University of gery because of problems like uter- in intensity over days or weeks: examined for quality or emailed in a digital format Pennsylvania. Still, to be on the ine fibroids often chose to have unusual fatigue, nausea, dizziness, safe side, she advises her PCOS their ovaries taken out along with shortness of breath, heaviness in the of .jpg or .bmp. patients to get cholesterol and blood their uterus, as protection against chest, or upper abdominal pain. 3. Everyone in the picture must be named. sugar checks every other year. ovarian cancer. But a recent study Hidden Heart Risks At 50 4. All photos MUST be received within 5 days of of almost 30,000 women found that • Loneliness. If an empty nest or • Low vitamin D. In a large those who had both ovaries early retirement leaves you feeling the event. O EXCEPTIOS. Finnish study, adults over age 30 removed before age 50 and who isolated, the heartache may be more 5. Event photos must be acconpanied by a who had the lowest blood levels of never used estrogen therapy had up than emotional. In a 19-year study, story/event synopsis including the 5W’s of media: vitamin D were 25 percent more to a 98 percent higher risk of heart people who reported feeling lonely likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who kept them. most of the time had a 76 percent who, what, when, where and why. in addition to a disease later in life than those with Ovaries continue to make small increased risk of heart disease. The phone number for more information. the highest levels. "Vitamin D may amounts of hormones for years connection? Chronic loneliness, keep the muscle cells that line the after natural menopause, guarding like stress, may trigger inflammato- Call 634-1993 for more information! artery walls healthy and flexible, against heart disease as well as ry and hormonal changes that pro- helping to maintain good blood stroke. The exception: If you have a mote cardiovascular disease. It may DARRYL R. Dr.JACKSON, Chester C.P.A., Aikens P.A. 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4th of July Fireworks 3404 or email [email protected]. John Oliver Killens. For more info greet at 7 p.m., at the Potter’s Auroras 7th Annual Jacksonville Duval County Extension Office and The official Fourth of July call Felice Franklin at felicef@bell- House Kingdom Plaza banquet Black Arts Festival that includes in Nassau County. You must live in Celebration in Jacksonville will be Riverside Arts Market south.net or call 261-0175. room, 5310 Lenox. The evening visual arts, children activities and Duval County to apply. For more held Friday, July 4th, 5 - 10 p.m. at to host 4th of July will be filled with fun, music, food! For more information visit details call Becky Davidson at 255- the Shipyards on Bay St., Coastline Brighter Beginnings karaoke, and good food! On www.stageaurora.org or call the 7450 or email [email protected] to Fireworks Viewing Saturday at 2 p.m. is the classmate box office at 765-7312 or email request an application packet. The Drive along the Northbank Health Fair The Riverside Arts Market is barbecue at Carvill Park, 1302 [email protected]. deadline to apply is June 20th. Riverwalk and at The Jacksonville The Center for the Prevention of Landing. Join the City of excited to invite Jacksonville resi- Carvill Avenue. On Sunday July dents to a special Independence Health Disparities presents a 27th is church service. For more Cheryl Underwood Ritz Jazz Jamm Jacksonville in celebrating “Brighter Beginnings” community Independence Day with live enter- Day 4th of July Fireworks viewing info contact Renetter Randolph via Comedy Show Calendar of Events! party under the Fuller Warren Health Fair, Saturday, July 12th, 1 email at [email protected] or tainment, interactive activities, food p.m. to 3 p.m. at Edward Waters Comedian Cheryl Underwood Don’t miss Jazz Jamm at the Ritz and beverages, and a spectacular Bridge from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on call 728-2054. Friday, July 4th. Enjoy live music, College, 1401 Grunthal. St. will host the “License 2 Laugh” Theater! Tickets on sale now for the fireworks display. For more infor- Vincent’s Community Faith comedy tour featuring Lavell following performances: August mation call 630-2489. local brews and your favorite food Comedian Earthquake vendors. Ministries will provide information Crawford with special guest come- 2nd its saxophonist and flute play- on basic nutrition for mother and at Comedy Zone dians Lavar Walker and Tim er Jackiem Joyner. For more infor- St. Mary’s For more information call Heather Bailey at 389-2449 or email baby, parenting skills, newborn Comedian Earthquake will be in Murray whose comedic antics will mation access www.ritzjack- Independence Day [email protected]. care, SIDS risk, breastfeeding, concert, July 25-26 at the Comedy have you gasping for air from gut sonville.com or call 632-5555. The The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys will social and life issues. For more Zone. Earthquake has participated busting laughter! The date is Ritz is located at 829 N Davis St. present its annual Fourth of July Jax Branch NAACP information call Nurse Willie in many different comedy tours, Saturday, July 19th at 8 p.m. at the celebration in downtown St. Marys Roberts at 308-7558. including Def Comedy Jam, Moran Theater-Times Union Maxwell Summer July Meeting Laffapalozza and more! For tickets Center, 300 W. Water St. For more at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4th. The Soulstice Tour “Exploding with Pride for the Red, The Jacksonville NAACP's July Congressman James and more information call 292- information call 633-6110 or visit General Membership Meeting will 4242 or via the web at www.come- www.jaxevents.com. Retro and Neo soul artist White and Blue” celebration will Clyburn Book Signing Maxwell’s Summer Soulstice Tour offer a fun run, themed parade, take place Thursday, July 10th at dyzone.com. The Comedy Zone is 7:15 p.m. at the NAACP office Mayor Alvin Brown and located 3130 Hartley Rd. High School is scheduled for Sunday, August crafts, food, vendors, music and Congresswoman Corrine Brown are 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Concert location is more! For more info contact Angela located at 1725 Oakhurst Ave. The Golf Combine Jax NAACP meets every 2nd inviting the community to a recep- TJMS Comedian the Times-Union Center, 300 Water Wigger via email at angela.wig- tion honoring Cong. James Come be a part of the Bluegrass St. For more information call 633- [email protected] or visit Thursday of each month. For more Dominique information call 764-7578. Clyburn, (D-SC, 6th District), for a High School Golf Combine. Show 6110 or visit www.musze.com. www.visitstmarys.com or call 912- book signing of his book, “Blessed Comedian Dominique is bringing your skills in front of college scouts 882-4000. Experiences: Genuinely Southern, laughter to the Comedy Zone, July and coaches, July 24th and 25th at Eastside Love Proudly Black.” The free event will 10th through July 12th. Fans the University Club of Kentucky, Volunteers Needed for P.R.I.D.E Book be held Sunday, July 13th at 4 p.m. enjoy her raw, uncut comedy style. 4850 Leestown Road, Lexington Vendor Fair Beaches Clean-up Club Meeting at the Ritz Theatre. There will also For tickets call the Comedy Zone at Kentucky. You can register online The Eastside community will The next People Reading for be a Q&A. For more information 292-HAHA or visit www.comedy- at www.kjgf.com or locally contact receive a whole lot of love Join the City of Jacksonville for Saturday, August 16th at the the annual July 5th Beaches Inspiration, Discussion and call 630-3690 to reserve your spot zone.com. The Comedy Zone is the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Bookclub or email [email protected]. located at 3130 Hartley Rd. 2907 Spring Glen Rd at 379-2697 Eastside Love Arts and Vendors Cleanup following the Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at A. Independence Day holiday. Come meeting will be held Saturday, July or visit www.hjgt.org or email 12th, at 4 p.m. at the home of Raines Class of 74’ Stage Aurora Presents [email protected]. Philip Randolph Park, 1096 A. volunteer Saturday, July 5th, 7 a.m. Philip Randolph Blvd. Local busi- to 9 a.m. For more information, call Marsha Phelts, 5400 Ocean Blvd, 40th Class Reunion The Wiz, Arts Festival American Beach Fernandina, ness owners and area non-profits, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful at 630- The Raines Class of 1974 40th Stage Aurora presents Frank Comedian Earthquake artists and performers will come 3420 or call the Beaches Sea Turtle Beach, Fl. 32034. The book for dis- cussion is, “The Cotillion: or, One class reunion will take place July Browns classic play “The Wiz”, in Concert together to expose their various tal- Patrol at 613-6081. For more info 25th to 27th. The 3-day reunion July 18th though July 19th. The ents, products and services. For contact Debbie Delgado at 630- Good Bull Is Half the Herd,” by Comedian, actor and voice artist includes a Friday night meet and weekend will also feature Stage Earthquake will shake the Comedy more information contact Angie Zone with laughter July 25th and Nixon at 610-7103. 26th. For tickets and more details SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE TODAY TODAY FOR FOR only ONLY $35.50 $38 call the Comedy Zone at 292- Jax Sister Cities HAHA or visit Association Mandela www.comedyzone.com. The Comedy Zone is located at 3130 Hartley Rd. Celebration Event The City of Jacksonville and the Master Gardener Jacksonville Sister Cities Association (JSCA) will celebrate Program the life of Nelson Mandela by spon- Register for the Master Gardeners soring a fundraising banquet in sup- class and receive in-depth training port of health programs for the citi- in horticulture. Training topics zens of Nelson Mandela Bay include: basic plant science, ento- Municipality in South Africa,. mology, plant pathology, nematol- South African Ambassador ogy, vegetable gardening, fruit cul- Ebrahim Rasool will be the keynote ture, woody ornamentals, lawn speaker Thursday, August 21st, 6 management, plant propagation and p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Hotel. more. Classes are on Wednesdays, For further information visit 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. starting July www.jsca.org or call Betzy 30th - Oct. 1st. Classes are at the Santiago at 630-4710.

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Clara White Mission Friend for life Coby Hayes 1995 TPC winner Calvin Peete speaking at the First Tee Ida Ross Johnson Singer and florist Gerald Desue reciting poetry

Betty Holzendorf presenting former Edward Waters College Tom Joyner receives the key to the city from Willye Dennis, Charles Griggs with daughter Cydney smiling with pride as Don President Jimmie Jenkins with a $10,000 check. Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Terry Fields King visits Jacksonville Martin Luther King Elementery School

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church’s Reverend Rudolph McKissick, Helen Jackson, Dr. Julie McKay, Betty Holzendorf, Jr., First Lady Estelle McKissick, Rudolph McKissick, Sr. and Adewale Omawale Kulemele, Rahman Johnson, Cheryl Grant-Parker, Dr. Janis Dorsey, Lois Diamond, grandaugther celebrating 32 years of ministry. Omawale and Dr. Adetukumbo Borashade Leslie Mays and Gwen Moore

Lucious Jackson, Patricia Wallace and Brittany Jackson Tony Hill and Ray Alfred on the run! Max Anderson, Angelique Proctor-Anderson and Attorney Noel Lawrence

Emma Lou Adams Shadidi Amma, Corlis Sinclair, Nongongoma Majova Councilman Warren Jones being and Nellie Tunsill celebrating Kwanza. sworn in as wife Vanessa Jones looks on

In 2002, the ILA elected officers included (L-R) Charles Spencer, Leslie Jackson and aunt Thelma Jackson Antina Stafford and Spring Park Elem. Principal Verdell Benefield Robert Mingo, George Spencer, Ernest Smith and Vince Cameron Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 3-9, 2014 In His New Book, Marion Barry Says His Story Is One of Second Chances about it directly and forthright- redemption. After his legal prob- ly in his new book, Mayor for lems, he was elected to the Life, discussing the event that Washington City Council in 1992 catapulted him into interna- and was elected again as the city’s tional celebrity, when he was mayor and served from 1996 to videotaped in 1990 smoking 1995. Since 2002, he has served crack cocaine and subsequent- again on the city council of ly arrested by FBI officials. Washington. “It wasn’t difficult to write “I have apologized to Effi, Cora,” that in the book,” Barry said, in he said, referring to his ex-wife Effi an interview with BET.com. “I Slaughter and his current wide Cora decided to tell the truth and the Masters. “I have apologized to my truth doesn’t hurt anybody.” son, Christopher. I apologized to Barry added, “I felt very the people of the District of comfortable. I felt that, if I told Columbia. This is a city and a coun- my story of what I was going try of second chances. The people through for those two years of of Washington have forgiven me. alcohol and drugs that I could They know about my good deeds be an inspiration to thousands and therefore I’m loved by a lot of and millions of Americans who folks in this city.” Marion Barry, the four-time are going through the same thing.” In the interview, and in the book, mayor of Washington, D.C., and More than anything, Barry the onetime mayor who was born in Martin Luther King III and his daughter shakes hands current city councilman, doesn’t describes his life, particularly after Itta Bena, Mississippi, speaks with a senator as Dexter King looks on at the medal ceremony shy away from the best-known his high-profile troubles at the Vista proudly of the economic transition scandal of his life. In fact, he speaks International Hotel, as a story of that has come to much of the Kings Posthumously Awarded nation’s capital, much of it under his mayoralty. Specifically, he said he is particularly proud of the fact Congressional Gold Medal that African-American owned busi- nesses received 3 percent of D.C. Last week Congress presented of ideas.” landmark Civil Rights Act that was contracts when he came into office. the Congressional Gold Medal to The ceremony, which also signed into law on July 2, 1964, by When he left the mayor’s office, he the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., marked the 50th anniversary of the President Lyndon B. Johnson. It said, that number had risen to 47 and Coretta Scott King, posthu- Civil Rights Act the Kings' advoca- will be transferred to the percent. mously honoring the nation's most cy had helped to pass, was a long Smithsonian Institution. He said he is proud of a number prominent civil rights hero with time coming. Martin Luther King III said his of his accomplishments in office, Congress's highest civilian honor. A decade ago, Congress passed parents would be pleased with their too many to name. The ceremony took place in the legislation presenting the receiving the medal. “I think they “I’m proud of the programs for Capitol rotunda, where Congress's Congressional Gold Medal to the would be deeply honored,” he said. our seniors and young people. But top leaders expressed their admira- Kings. The honor was posthumous In an interview, he also added his the big one is the development of tion “the first family of the civil for King, who was assassinated for parents’ more dominant feeling downtown,” he said, adding that he rights movement” for dedicating his activism in 1968; his wife, would be their frustration over what spoke with the largely white busi- their lives to fighting injustice. Coretta, was expected to accept the has happened with voting rights in ness leaders and developers to bring Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), award on the couple's behalf but the United States and the wave of new life to downtown. “Downtown the House minority leader, and became ill before the ceremony new voter identification laws and is developed now. When I came in Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio), head of could take place. She died in 2006. efforts to make it more difficult for 1965, it was a complete southern the Congressional Black Caucus, An updated bill, sponsored by people of color to cast ballots. both used the stage to urge GOP Lewis, was passed unanimously by “As we are observing this Pictured left to right are comedians Lady AJ, Jason Granger, Dee town." leaders to consider legislation both chambers of Congress earlier anniversary and receiving these Wilcox (Executive Director of the AnnieRuth Foundation), Ozrick The main purpose of the book, he updating the Voting Rights Act, this year. President Obama signed it awards, which are wonderful, my Cooley, Ms. Gin and AJ Jackson. said, is to provide facts about his life. which the Supreme Court gutted into law this month. focus is on the larger issues,” said Comedians Tickle Funnybones for a Cause “This book is to set the record last summer. “They were my friends,” Lewis Martin Luther King, III. “I’m sick The Kings & Queens of Clean Comedy show took place Saturday, June straight about the things I have Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), him- said, “my brother and my sister.” of singing 'We Shall Overcome.' I 28 at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church. Hundreds were entertained by done. The Vista is just one aspect of self a hero of the civil rights move- All of the King children were in want us to be able to sing, 'We Have local and world renown comedians. Proceeds benefited the AnnieRuth my life. I did a lot of fantastic ment, also spoke at the event high- Washington to receive the Overcome.' When we fix our voting Foundation, a non-profit organization whose vision is to be a catalyst of things and overcame a lot before lighting the message of nonviolence Congressional Gold Medal and to system, that will help. We can and positive change in underserved communities. the Vista and after the Vista.” underlying the Kings’ “revolution recognize their parents’ role in the we must do a better job.”

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