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FCC To Cut Subsidy That Makes Volume 31 No. 2 Jacksonville, Florida November 23 - 29, 2017 Internet Affordable for Low-Income The digital divide is about to get wider after the Federal The Justice Department Continues Communications Commission’s 3-2 political party line vote to scale back the federal Lifeline program, which provides a subsidy to help poor people pay for broadband service. to Roll Back Civil Rights Protections Low-income families began benefiting in 1985 from the federal Last week Attorney General Jeff ing “improper” guidance docu- longer issue guidance that “effec- tect civil rights and liberties by sug- Lifeline program, which provides discounted phone service and later Sessions strongly hinted that he ments. According to the document, tively bind private parties without gesting practical ways, for exam- expanded to include internet service. Last year, while President Barack isn’t done trying to roll back the “Effective immediately, undergoing the rulemaking ple, to eliminate gender bias in Obama was in office, the FCC added broadband to the subsidy program. civil rights gains made during the Department components may not process.” policing, legally enforce fines and Opponents of the subsidy reduction warn that Republican commission- Obama administration. issue guidance documents that pur- Behind this bureaucratic lan- fees, and dismantle the school to ers are laying the ground work for granting the industry more control In a speech before the conserva- port to create rights or obligations guage is an attack on the civil rights prison pipeline. Sessions has indi- over access to the internet. tive Federalist Society's National binding on persons or entities out- legacy of the Obama-era Justice cated that he may “repeal and Meanwhile, the FCC is expected to reveal a plan this week that would Lawyers Convention, Sessions side the Executive Branch (includ- Department. Throughout the replace” these policies, which will reverse Obama-era rules on net neutrality, which requires internet serv- described an internal Justice ing state, local, and tribal govern- Obama administration, the roll back important efforts to ensure ice providers to treat all online traffic equally, the Wall Street Journal Department memo he signed pro- ments). The document also stated Department of Justice worked with equal protection for all under the reported. In May, the commissioners voted to rescind Obama’s net neu- hibiting his department from issu- the Justice Department will no state and local governments to pro- law. Continued on page 2 trality rules. Clyburn voted against the plan, warning that the FCC is yielding it oversight powers to the industry. There has been a long bat- tle between lawmakers who side with corporations and those who want Local Democratic Caucus Round Table an even playing field for the flow of ideas and commerce. Focuses on Black and Brown Voters Trump To 59,000 Haitians: You Have 18 Months to Pack Your Bags The Trump administration is telling 59,000 Haitians, currently living legally in the United States, to self-deport. But it’s giving them until July 22, 2019, to do it. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security announced that the government will stop allowing Haitian nationals to get Temporary Protected Status — an immigration program that allows people from a certain country living in the US to remain and work here while their home countries recover from disaster. The decision ends a period of limbo Haitians have been under since May, when the administration announced it would extend Haitians’ TPS for six more months but strongly implied that Haitians should “get their affairs in order” and plan to leave when the six months were up. Now, it’s granted them an extra 18 months. But it’s made the possibil- Shown are BAZ Sorority members (L-R) Herlena Washington, Lorraine ity that they’ll have to leave the US — after an average of 13 years in KFP photo Lee, Brenda Jones, Victoria Bryant-Riggins and Jackie Bartletto. the country as of early 2017 — into a certainty. Zetas Win Big for Pre Natal Program Haiti’s been covered by Temporary Protected Status since shortly after James Morton, Pat Turrentine, Ann Gerhardt, Shirley Wilborn and Phillip Miner the 2010 earthquake that killed as many as 316,000 people and dis- The Duval County Chapter of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida The Storks Nest of Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter won their first award for placed 1.5 million more. Haitian officials argue it still hasn’t recovered invited diverse community leaders to participate in a focus group on vot- Excellence in Storks Nest programming at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority enough to absorb 50,000 people — and forego the billion-plus dollars in ing. Researcher Ann Gerhardt from California has engaged numerous, Incorporated 83rd Southeastern Regional Leadership Conference held remittances that Haitians in the US send home. similar groups across the country and agreed to work with Jacksonville to recently in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The award was based on the com- galvanize voters of color for the 2020 elections. mittee’s accomplishments for the 2016-2017 fiscal years. Attendees participated in round tables that analyzed various fliers and The Storks Nest partnership was established in 1972 with the March of Apple VP Resigns After Sharing Democratic messages that will be revised to hopefully diminish sporadic Dimes. Through theur joint efforts, thousands of women have been Questionable View of Diversity voting processes and increase engagement. Given the current political cli- encouraged to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, mate, Democrats have vowed to be proactive and prepared to transform the thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Denise Young Smith only served as Apple’s VP of Diversity for four landscape of politics in America recognizing the fight begins at home. months before attracting controversy when she shared an interesting perspective on diversity. She recently announced she’d be resigning from her position because Partnership Yields Thanksgiving Feasts of backlash over comments she made during a September panel. for New Town Community Residents She recently eagerly shared her extremely broad criterion for diversi- ty in a panel she participated on. “There can be 12 white, blue-eyed, blond men in a room and they’re going to be diverse, too,” Smith continued. “Because they’re going to bring a different life experience and life perspective to the conversa- tion,” she said. As a Black woman and Apple’s first and only diversity of VP, Smith’s statements clearly drew backlash and concerns about her strategy for navigating diversity at the Silicon Valley company. Although she later apologized for the statements, she said what she said and retraction or not, it wasn’t sitting well with folks. Smith will be leaving her position by the end of 2017. She will be replaced by Christie Smith who is a White woman. Longtime Cong. John Conyers Denies Harassment Settlements Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers acknowledged that his office Standing (L-R): James Mosley, Michael Kyle and Rosalind Rawls. settled a harassment complaint involving a former staffer but said he Seated (L-R): Shirley Mosley, Claudette Elps, Marguerite Warren, "vehemently" denies the allegations against him. Marie Heath, Geneva Barrier and Shirley Brown. His office "resolved the allegations" ... "for an amount that equated to a reasonable severance payment," the 88-year-old said in a statement. There is strength in numbers. And organizations began three years ago House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said that any credible allega- the three-year partnership of the when Warren contacted her friend tions of sexual harassment against Conyers must be investigated by the Church of the Crucifixion Catholic Marie Heath, who serves as director One happy family included Shakira Thomas, Aiyden Tyson, Jaguar House Ethics Committee. Church and the Edward Waters of the Schell-Sweet Community Cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Chantina Tyson and Antonio Myers BuzzFeed reported that Conyers' office paid a woman more than College Schell-Sweet Community Resource Center, a social services $27,000 under a confidentiality agreement to settle a complaint in 2015 Resource Center demonstrates that. site that provides cultural, educa- Jaguars Cornerback Provides that she was fired from his staff because she rejected his advances. Since 2014, the two organizations tional, medical, psychological and BuzzFeed also published affidavits from former staff members who have shared resources and provided social assistance to the New Town Thanksgiving for Families in Need said they had witnessed Conyers touching female staffers inappropriate- a Thanksgiving feast to more than community. In the spirit of the holiday season, Jalen Ramsey, of the Jacksonville ly — rubbing their legs and backs — or requesting sexual favors. One 150 needy First Coast families. Each year 50 needy families are Jaguars, provided Thanksgiving dinner for 20 families in need at the Boys former staffer said one of her duties was "to keep a list of women that I "Thanksgiving is a time for cele- identified who receives a full- & Girls Club of Northeast Florida located in Springfield. Each family assumed he was having affairs with and call them at his request and, if brating God's blessings and sharing course Thanksgiving dinner received a box filled with ingredients to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving necessary, have them flown in using Congressional with others. We truly wanted to through the partnership. meal. Entrees and sides included turkey, stuffing, collard greens, green resources." support people in need of help," According to Heath, "Partnering beans, corn, potatoes, rolls, dessert, and more! Jalen was onsite to meet Conyers is the top Democrat on the House said Church of the Crucifixion's together everyone achieves more. and greet the families and distribute the items. Boys & Girls Clubs of Judiciary Committee and the longest-serving cur- outreach committee member This year, a total of 60 families Northeast Florida (BGCNF) has played an integral role in Jacksonville for rent member of the House, having arrived in 1965. Marguerite Warren. were served by Church over 50 years, providing after-school programs to 5,000 young people The relationship between the two annually at 25 Club locations in Duval and St. Johns County. Barlow photo Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press November 23 - 29, 2017

Mugabe Resigns As Zimbabwe’s President After 37 Years SIGHTS & SCENES Zimbabwe’s proper procedures should be fol- would run over them. Opposition ing that Mugabe called for at the Robert Mugabe lowed to install new leadership. leader Morgan Tsvangirai of the State House, the president’s official Annual Florida Classic resigned as pres- Mugabe’s resignation brought an MDC party said the culture of the residence, and instead, attend a meet- ident this week end to the impeachment proceedings ruling party “must end” and everyone ing at party headquarters to work on after 37 years in brought by the ruling ZANU-PF must put their heads together and the impeachment. power, as parlia- party after its Central Committee work toward free and fair elections. It was not clear how long the im- ment began im- voted to oust the president as party Mnangagwa added to immense peachment process could take. The peachment leader and select recently fired Vice pressure on Mugabe to quit after ruling party has said Mugabe could proceedings President Emmerson Mnangagwa as nearly four decades in power, during be voted out as early as Wednesday Mugabe against him. his replacement, a move that eventu- which he evolved from a champion but some analysts believe the im- “My decision to resign is voluntary ally could lead to Mnangagwa be- of the fight against white minority peachment process could take weeks on my part and arises from my con- coming head of state. Currently in rule into a figure blamed for a col- and would, if conducted properly, cern for the welfare of the people of exile, Mnangagwa served for lapsing economy, government dys- allow Mugabe to make a case in his Zimbabwe and my desire for a decades as Mugabe’s enforcer, with function and human rights violations. defense. smooth, non-violent transfer of a reputation for being astute and ruth- Impeachment proceedings began Mnangagwa called for unity and power,” said Mugabe in his letter less, more feared than popular. days after huge crowds surged appeared to embrace the prospect of which was read out in parliament, Before the resignation, crowds ral- through the capital, Harare, to de- taking over power. The Williams family: Kelly, Casey II, Casey Sr. and Kennedy sparking cheers and dancing. lied outside Parliament, dancing and mand that Mugabe quit. The ruling “I will not stand in the way of the Mugabe, who had been the world’s singing. Some people placed photos party had instructed government people and my party,” he said oldest head of state at 93, said that of Mugabe in the street so that cars ministers to boycott a Cabinet meet- Justice Department Continues Roll Backs

Continued from front sive accountability systems so that Fines and fees were issued in Ferguson for parking Racial profiling women and men will not end up like After the death of Michael Brown infractions, traffic tickets, or housing The ACLU worked for many years Jessica Lenahan. in Ferguson, Missouri, the Justice code violations. All told, the city col- with the Obama administration to Jessica’s estranged husband, Simon Department launched a six-month in- lected nearly $2.5 million in revenue issue new guidance to curb racial Gonzales, kidnapped their three vestigation and found a “pattern or from fines and fees. profiling by law enforcement agen- daughters from the front yard in Cas- practice” of police misconduct in In response to these findings, the cies. That guidance, announced in tle Rock, Colorado, in violation of a Ferguson that violated the First, department issued a “Dear Col- 2014, addressed the use of other domestic violence order of protec- Fourth, and 14th Amendments of the league” letter in 2016 to state and characteristics as well, including na- tion. Jessica called and met with the Constitution and federal law. The re- local courts to ensure that fines and tional origin, gender, gender identity, police numerous times in the imme- port concluded that Ferguson police fees were not being enforced ille- religion, and sexual orientation. Al- diate hours after the kidnapping, but engage in racially biased policing, gally. The Justice Department’s work Donna Kinley and Karla Parrish though it was a step in right direction, they told her to call back later if the regularly targeting and harassing on the issue of illegal enforcement of it did not fully respond to the crisis children hadn’t come home. Early the African-Americans. fines and fees is now in danger of re- of racial profiling in America. Now, next morning, Simon drove up to the The report also found that the Fer- versal. even this guidance is in jeopardy. police station and started shooting. guson municipal government priori- School discipline Gender-biased policing The police fired back, killing him and tized city revenue over public safety. In 2014, the Justice Department With advocacy from the ACLU’s later discovered Jessica’ three daugh- Too often citations for minor traffic and the Department of Educationis- Women’s Rights Project, the Obama ters dead in the cab of his truck. offenses in Ferguson snowballed into sued very detailed guidance to help administration made significant The work to advise local police de- jail time if people missed court dates states, school districts and schools strides in helping state and local law partments on how to improve domes- or didn’t pay fines. African-Ameri- develop practices and strategies to enforcement agencies address gender tic violence investigations, treatment can residents paid the heaviest price improve school environments. Each bias in their response to sexual as- of survivors, and accountability for in this debtors’ prisons scheme. year, significant numbers of students sault and domestic violence. A Jus- officers who commit domestic vio- For one African-American resident, are suspended and expelled for minor tice Department guidance issued in lence and sexual assault may no a $151 parking ticket turned into six infractions of school rules. Students 2015 highlighted the need for clear longer be supported by Sessions’ Jus- days in jail and a $1,091 fine. In of color and with disabilities are dis- policies, robust training, and respon- tice Department. 2013, over 9,000 arrest warrants proportionately subject to school sus- pensions. 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African- American leaders at home launched a “Double V” campaign that called for victory against the Axis powers and victory against racism in the U.S. They fought against employ- ment discrimination in the defense Shown is Sollie Mitchell, 99, in front of the exhibit’s photo of heavy- industry and their efforts helped weight champion boxer and WWII Vet Joe Louis. Sollie was friends lead to the racial integration of the with Joe Louis parents. Armed Forces in 1948. African Americans played critical roles in ensuring Allied victory in World War II. And, in many ways, Shown front is Nichola Bell. Standing l-r: Celena Smith, Tongie Davis, J. Dianne Tribble and Pam James World War II laid the foundations- for the U.S. civil rights movement. Life Coaches Urge Jaxons to Seize All of In 1941 fewer than 4,000 African Americans were serving in the mil- Their Possibilities at a Motivational Summit itary and only twelve African This past weekend, Table Life song "Rise." All attendees earned a self, connecting with others, confir- Americans had become officers. By Coaching and Fishers of Men pre- continuing education certificate at mation for goal setting and most the war’s end in 1945, more than sented their inaugural personal and the close of the event. Feedback importantly being ready to run with 1.2 million served as draftees or professional development event, from the event included statements the possibilities. volunteers in all branches of the “Running with the Possibilities that echoed personal investment in Armed Forces. The untold story of Summit.” The event was designed soldiers of color are currently being to ignite the mind, body and spirit Jax Native Lauded by Tallahassee featured in an exhibit at the to action! Life coaches J. Dianne Museum of Science and History. Tribble, Alvin W. King, LaRonda Urban league as a Living Legend Local WWII veteran Sollie Howard, and Pam James led life- Jacksonville native Dr. Freddie Groomes was Mitchell, age 99, was honored to changing breakout sessions for the recently named one of the “Legend” honorees recently view the exhibit and remi- 100 attendees that participated. by the Tallahassee Urban League. A graduate of nisced on his career in the army Following lunch, the participants Stanton High School, she advanced her studies working for General George Smith enjoyed the comedy of K. Webb to at both Florida A& M, Florida State and Harvard Patton Jr. and Benjamin Oliver energize the group for the second Universities. She retired after 40 years of active Davis Sr. the first African- half of the summit. service as the Executive Assistant to the American to rise to the rank of gen- AKA Presents History Book to College Prep - An auto- Headlining the event was keynote President at Florida State University. eral in the U.S. military. he recol- graphed eighth edition of the AKA’s history book, Priceless Pearls- speaker, Terry T. Harris. Terry pro- Active in minority and women’s concerns, her lected when Black women came to Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service in Alpha Kappa Alpha, was pre- vided practical tips to encourage past leadership roles include former Chair of the the defense of the nation by enlist- sented to the principal and staff of James Weldon Johnson college Prep last and inspire attendees to do better Dr. Groomes Florida Commission on the Status of Women and ing in the Women’s Auxiliary Army week. As the nation’s first sorority for African-American women, the his- and create a “yes” attitude when it a delegate to the International Women’s Conference in Kenya. She has Corps (WAAC). They made up 10 tory book not only shares information on the sorority, but on the lives of comes to running with life’s possi- also served on the local Board of Directors for the Girl Scout Council percent of the women recruited. African-Americans in this country from 1908 until the present. The soror- bilities. Also on program was an and Urban League. The military roles of African ity members attending the presentation represent a combined total of more enlightening and motivating dance Despite a storied career and many accolades and awards, she remains Americans broadened during the than 160 years of service to the community. Shown standing: Vernice from Sheenah Thrasher who sealed active in the community and currently serves on the Board of Trustees war. At the beginning of the war, Pinkston-Whitfield and Sharwonda Peek and Seated: Dr. Norma Solomon- the heart of the summit in a choreo- for Edward Waters College. most black men were assigned to White and Tamara Feagins. graphed dance to Danny Gokey's

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Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Mouth: Dental Care in the Black Community By Julianne Malveaux U.S. Treatment of Haitians Has From the time I was a little girl, to just a day or so ago, someone has always told me to watch my mouth. Why? My mouth runs and sometimes it runs unplugged. I’ve been known to flim flam folks with flattery or evis- cerate them with evil, sometimes moving from one to the other with just a Always Been Discriminatory shrug of my shoulders. But my “mouth-watching” is not the kind of mouth- watching I’m writing about in this column. I’m writing about the healthy There is an old Haitian saying Once the farms literally dried up have received in our country and with our treatment of Cubans, but I mouth-watching that is critical to our health. that “Beyond the mountain is and political conditions became more particularly our great use them as an example of how Nearly a hundred folks gathered at the National Council of Negro another mountain.” And that state- unstable, the U.S. “got outta “Sunshine State.” some immigrants have been treated Women (NCNW) headquarters at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW ment rings volumes when it comes Dodge” and initiated immigration Haitians seeking asylum in the fairly, while others have been treat- Washington, D.C., to hear two dynamic women talk about dental health. to the obstacles that Haitians have policies that were not favorable to United States have been turned ed like a wild bear that strays into Dr. Diane Earle, the managing dental director at Kool Smiles, in Lancaster, faced since the country was found- Haitians seeking help from the around and kicked out of this coun- someone’s backyard. Texas, talked about dental health and its importance. Your mouth, she said, ed in 1803. very political and social conditions try like a gay couple attempting to As another Haitian American is the gateway to your body, so it is important for you to take care of it by President Trump just placed that forced us out of the country. get married at a Christian Coalition friend explained to me, “We left getting regular checkups, taking care of your mouth and, especially, ensur- another mountain in front of thou- Our government has always meeting. Not to make light of the because of the political violence in ing that children have early dental care as soon as they have even a single sands of Haitians. done a fine job of differentiating issue, but the blatant disregard for Haiti, not because we were starv- tooth. She was joined by healthy living expert Debra Peek Haynes, who is This week, the Trump adminis- between racial groups when it humanity in the case of Haitians ing or simply wanted to leave. So passionate about the way we eat and how it can transform our lives. tration has given 50,000 Haitians comes to immigration and interna- versus other ethnic groups that when Haitians first arrived we These two women held an audience for an hour, focusing on the many with provisional residency 18 tional affairs issues. It was impor- have been welcomed into this thought the Americans would treat ways we can improve our lives so that we can better resist these oppressive months to leave the United States. tant to go into Iraq for a number of country is shameful. us with dignity and that they would political times. There was talk of the ways we can eat better, exercise bet- Yes, in the announcement on “legitimate” reasons, which As a close Haitian American protect us after what we had suf- ter, and live better, with both Dr. Earle and Mrs. Haynes presenting as great Monday, Trump basically refuses include the humanitarian perspec- friend of mine recently explained, fered based upon the past practices examples of healthy living. Dr. Earle, for example, said she had never had to renew the Temporary Protected tive, the country’s connections to “Haitians are quickly processed and laws of this country. a cavity in her life. Deb Haynes (whose husband, the Rev. Frederick Status designation that has allowed terrorist groups or the ever-popular through INS with virtually no “But instead of finding freedom, Douglass Haynes, III, has expertly pastored Friendship West Baptist weapons of chance of being recognized as we were thrown in jail and treated Church in Dallas, Texas) shared the ways she used healthy eating to turn Cuban undocumented entrants have mass destruc- refugees despite the political con- as criminals. In fact, we were treat- her health around after a diagnosis of infertility. I was thrilled to bring the always had special status. While tion rationale. ditions existing in Haiti. ed worse than criminals because women together and to moderate a discussion that had significant meaning All of the rea- “While Cubans were being treat- we couldn’t even get access to for our community. entrants from other countries, sons are about ed with respect and dignity, lawyers prior to being rushed NCNW, under the transformative leadership of Attorney Janice Mathis especially Haitians, have been as “legitimate” Haitians were detained as prisoners through the court system.” (who led Rainbow PUSH’s Atlanta office until she came to Washington), as the hair on and treated as such.” Before this week’s Trump is the only space owned by Black people on Pennsylvania Avenue. It is required to demonstrate that they Burt Reynold’s Since Castro took over in 1959, announcement, the United States close enough to the “People’s House” at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that were fleeing political persecution to head. If we used an estimated 659,000 have left had made some progress in the one might walk there, which perhaps means that it is close to the devil. the same criteria Cuba - 300,000 of them to the treatment of Haitians in recent be granted refugee status. That proximity offers an opportunity for resistance, and while much of our we used to United States, with one-third of years. After years of lobbying from resistance must be political, some of it hinges on our personal commitment invade Iraq the these staying in Miami. Until 1985, the Migration and Refugee to a physical excellence that prepares us to have resilience for the struggle. them to remain in the country since U.S. would have to invade a fourth there was no quota for Cubans Services (MRS) and a coalition of Even as we met, the devil was busy. The House of Representative passed a 2010 earthquake devastated the of the countries in the world. entering the United States via nor- immigration groups, Congress and the new “tax overhaul” package that they say will create jobs, but we know country. It’s the same story for immigra- mal immigration procedures, as the White House agreed to include will create wealth for billionaires; to benefit the top one percent, the bot- Remember, this is an earthquake tion and how we treat political there was for other immigrant the Haitian Refugee Immigration tom 80 percent will be hit hard, but Congress doesn’t seem to care. The that pretty much leveled the island refugees. Cubans and Cuban groups. Fairness Act in the 1999 federal Senate has a version of the legislation, and the two houses will have to country’s capital and killed over Americans have reaped the bene- Cuban undocumented entrants budget, which was signed into law come up with compromise legislation, but both the House and the Senate 200,000 people. fits of very supportive policies have always had special status. by President Clinton prior to leav- agree that corporations should pay less tax. Unfortunately for Haitians, this from federal and state governments While entrants from other coun- ing office. At NCNW, we talked about Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and type of discrimination from the – and there is absolutely nothing tries, especially Haitians, have There is a Haitian proverb that her Action for Dental Health Act (HR 2422). The bipartisan legislation, co- U.S. government is nothing new. wrong with that, and furthermore I been required to demonstrate that says, “If ye do wrong, make sponsored with Republican Indiana dentist and Congressman Mike Since being founded as a free agree with our past Cuban immi- they were fleeing political persecu- amends.” And the United States Simpson, would make dental care more accessible, but with issues like nation, Haiti has struggled from gration policies. tion to be granted refugee status. It has treated the people of this these having low priority in this ideologically divided Congress, it is not both internal and external political My problem is not the way we was officially assumed that anyone proud, but poor country wrong and likely to even make it to the floor for a vote. Instead, the new tax law would and social issues. At one point in have treated Cubans, Serbians or arriving in the United States from has never truly made amends. weaken, not strengthen, healthcare access. the 1920s United States was the Bosnians, but the way we have Cuba was a bona fide refugee and Funny, it sort of sounds like I am Dental care and nutrition issues don’t get as much visibility as Russia, or largest landowner in the small treated Haitian immigrants and therefore had automatic access to talking about African Americans – sexual harassment, or jiving Jeff Sessions. But they are also important country, which primarily depended political refugees. Inequality is not the special benefits that refugees same race, similar problems. issues. So when we “watch our mouth” by watching what we eat and how on agriculture like sugar cane and even a word that begins to explain are entitled to. Signing off from Little Haiti, we manage our dental care, we are strengthening ourselves for the bananas as its only real industry. the harsh treatment that Haitians Again, I don’t have a problem Reggie Fullwood inevitable struggle against the inequality that is part of the status quo. The Miseducation of the Diaspora, and How it’s Dividing Communities by George Johnson throughout the world which aided concern for people we have always of how one can own their better, are often misguided to the than be divisive in our differences. As crisis in the Virgin Islands and in the failed understanding of our been taught to treat as different Blackness. At times, African true oppression we face. This understanding being inclusive Puerto Rico continue to manifest in connectedness. from us. Americans have a way of determin- As the race in this country with of the conditioning many of us have the wake of several hurricanes, our Unfortunately, global anti- Anti-Blackness is a global issue, ing what Blackness is for others, the most marginalized person—the faced due to American culture, Blackness and understanding of it Blackness has lent a hand in this and in America as much as many of and what checkboxes are necessary Black trans woman whose life which was forced through assimila- in America, and globally is now failed understanding of how we us fight against it, we are also con- for one to be able to claim it. expectancy is 35—we justifiably tion of whiteness, and not at the being put to the test. This test, of view each other with unshared eth- ditioned to play a major role in sup- However, much of this thinking have a plight that needs be recog- denial of our shared Blackness. whether as a diaspora of Black folk nicities and cultures; pitting us porting it. The most recent issues was based on how we were condi- nized and protected by those who These differences, which make who have been spread far and wide, against one another as foreigners, come in the form of a divide tioned and colonized into a struc- share in Blackness globally. Many us view the Latin community as are ready to combat the original erasing our shared origin. between African Americans and the ture of white imperialism, which nations of Black folks have deemed “other” rather than our brothers and sins of the Americas which turned The crisis in Puerto Rico and the Latinx community. From topics, as we in turn used to create our own it us vs. them, and turned a blind sisters in the fight against anti- us from one family, to distant rela- Virgin Islands shouldn’t have been large as racial injustice, and as less hierarchal structures within the eye to our oppression; quick to sep- Blackness we all are facing. Our tives several times removed. my wake-up call to an existence magnified as Zoe Saldana playing Black community. These recent arate the African American from shared origins have to be more than Our current understanding of where I didn’t fully understand the Nina Simone, our understanding of events, which have brought the the African. A disservice to all who “we all started from a Black Blackness and what it should intersections of my Blackness, yet how Blackness and Latinx intersect views of anti-Blackness to the fore- share in the origin of our existence. woman.” It’s time we all started to encompass was stolen from us; here we are. As we have watched has become more apparent as our front of global conversations make Blackness as we know needs a live that notion, and fight against turned into an alt-history tale built the destruction of these islands and oppression is becoming more it that much more necessary that reset. Globally, we all need to the internalized anti-Blackness that on our differences rather than our territories, many of us have failed shared. Even more recent, the argu- we, as Black folk begin understand- understand that division of our has kept us apart for so long. intersections. to recognize the anti-Blackness that ments of Cardi B being a Black ing our shared origins. ancestry was not of our own doing, We all need to take time and The African Diaspora is a term is going into the lacking recovery woman vs. being a Latina women This burden, however, isn’t just and unlearn the taught behaviors to unlearn the alt-history we have coined in the 1990s that explains efforts for these citizens. Citizens, have flared dissension amongst us; on the shoulders of African view the qualification of Blackness been forced to accept as our own how Black people were enslaved who are part of the diaspora and many failing to understand that Americans. Global anti-Blackness based on our differences; these dif- for far too long. The pain of the from Africa and displaced in over therefore included in the narrative both can exist together and sepa- is a problem and the views on us as ferences including skin color, lan- Latinx, Afro-Latinx, and Afro- 15 different areas across the globe of shared Blackness that many of us rately, giving her a justifiable right descendants of slaves haven’t guage, country of origin. As Black Caribbean, must become one rec- including Brazil, the United States, should be fighting for. to own her Blackness. always been seen as favorable in folk globally, we need to take back ognizable as our own. It’s time we and Haiti between 1500s and Our plight is hard and often vac- I’ve played a role in the flat the eyes of other Black folks from the ownership of the origin that was stopped fighting over the owner- 1900s. This displacement creating uumed into the issues we have been understandings of colorism, various nations. African-American stolen from many us and be willing ship of Blackness, and learn to take intersections of Black people and fighting against in America for 400- reduced nuance around Afro- oppression runs deep in this coun- to learn, appreciate, and find the power back in an origin we all native people; extending Blackness plus years, leaving us little room for Latinx, and the poor understanding try and the views of us as having it commonalities we all share, rather share.

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CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHWESTERN 6&25(6 CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS DIV CONF ALL CONF ALL CONF ALL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FINAL FINAL W L NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L FINAL W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Langston 10 1 SWAC Virginia State 5 0 7 0 10 1 North Carolina A&T 8 0 11 0 Alcorn State 5 2 7 4 Tennessee State 6 5 Prairie View A&M 42, Incarnate Word 28 Bowie State 4 1 6 1 9 2 Howard 6 2 7 4 Alabama State 4 3 4 6 W. Va. State 6 5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Virginia Union 3 2 5 2 6 4 Bethune-Cookman 6 2 7 4 Alabama A&M 3 4 4 7 Lincoln (Mo.) 1 9 ™ MEAC Chowan 2 3 4 3 4 6 North Carolina Central 5 3 7 4 Jackson State 3 4 3 8 Texas College 1 9 Elizabeth City State 1 4 2 5 4 6 Miss. Valley State 1 6 2 9 Bethune-Cookman 29, Florida A&M 24 Hampton 5 3 6 5 Edward Waters 1 9 Lincoln 0 5 0 7 0 10 Norfolk State 4 4 4 7 WEST DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION Cheyney 1 10 Florida State 77, Delaware State 6 Savannah State 3 5 3 8 Grambling State 6 0 9 1 Hampton 20, Howard 17 Fayetteville State 5 0 5 2 6 5 SC State 2 6 3 7 Southern 5 1 7 3 BCSP INDY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Norfolk State 45, Morgan State 32 Saint Augustine’s 4 1 5 2 5 5 Florida A&M 2 6 3 8 Prairie View A&M 3 3 5 5 OFFENSE Winston-Salem State 3 2 4 3 6 4 Delaware State 2 6 2 9 Texas Southern 2 4 2 8 NA NC A&T 24, NC Central 10 Shaw 1 4 2 5 3 7 Morgan State 1 7 1 10 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 6 2 9 DEFENSE Savannah State 34, S. Carolina State 10 Johnson C. Smith 2 3 2 5 2 8 Chris Collins, LB, TENNESSEE STATE - Led Blue Tigers with 12 tackles, 9 solos, 1.5 tackles SWAC Livingstone 0 5 0 7 0 10 MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK for 10 yards in losses, 1 sack for -9 yards in loss Alabama A&M 24, Kentucky State 13 OFFENSE OFFENSE & NEWCOMER Bayou Classic Logo BCSP CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Neiko Hollins PRAIRIE VIEW to Jacksonville State. Larry Brihm, Sr., QB, BETHUNE-COOKMAN - 26-36-0, , Fr., QB, - Com- Alabama State 16, Miss. Valley State 10 QB - Amir Hall BSU - pleted 23 of 35 passes for 343 yards and 4 TDs SPECIAL TEAMS HOW THE WEST IS WON: , Jr., QB, Completed 34 of 60 280 yards, 1 TD (35), two rushing TDs (2, 5) vs. FAMU NA AXES (48, 11, 28, 49) in win over Incarnate Word. BCSP No. 2 Grambling Jackson State 7, Alcorn State 3 passes for 332 yards and 2 TDs (2, 13) without an DEFENSE interception and ran for 66 yards on 19 carries with 2 Diquan Richardson, Sr., S, BETHUNE-COOKMAN - Two DEFENSE Texas Southern 24, Ark.-Pine Bluff 10 Kenneth Davis ALABAMA A&M START and No. 7 Southern do TDs (2, 14) in Div. II playoff loss to Delta State. picks, one with :36 seconds left to seal win over FAMU. , Sr., LB, - 13 INDEPENDENTS tackles, 5 solos, 1 sack, 1.5 TFL vs. KSU. battle in New Orleans LB - Brandon Lynch, Sr., LB, VSU - Led Trojans ROOKIE Jacksonville State 36, Tennessee State 6 D’Vonn Gibbons, Fr., QB, SAVANNAH STATE - 13 of 23, SPECIALIST with 14 solo tackles, 4 for losses of 22 yards including Darius Floyd PRAIRIE VIEW - 267 yards, 2 TDs (90, 5) 19 carries, 47 yardsvs. SCSU. , R-Sr., WR/KR, 72)$// for SWAC West title. NCAA DIV. II PLAYOFF GAMES one sack for -11 yards in Div. II playoff loss to West SPECIALIST 262 all-purpose yards, avgd. 36.3 yards on 3 KO Delta State 45, Bowie State 35 Georgia. Javaune Francis, Jr., P, B-CU - Averaged 48.7 yards on returns, 11 receptions, 153 yards, 2 TD catches WR - Zachary Parker VSU - 7 FOOTBALL COACHES CANNED; HAMPTON LEAVING West Georgia 35, Virginia State 9 , Had 6 receptions for 110 3 punts, including 68-yarder vs. FAMU. (48, 28) vs. IWU. yards in loss to West Georgia. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NAIA PLAYOFFS SPECIAL TEAMS- Matt Hillquist, VSU - MEAC; SWAC WEST TO BE DECIDED AT BAYOU CLASSIC PK, Had Chris Adams, Sr., C, B-CU - 91% grade NW Iowa 55, Langston 7 ¿HOGJRDOVRIDQG\DUGVDFFRXQWLQJIRURIWKH

81'(57+(%$11(5 6:$&:HVWDJDLQGRZQWR&DWÀJKWLQ1HZ2UOHDQV WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS LUT WILLIAMS G A M E S T H I S W E E K BCSP Editor One of the last postseason berths is to be de- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Turkey Day Classic cided Saturday when the BCSP No. 2 Grambling Alabama State vs. Cheyney in Montgomery, AL 2p State Tigers (9-1, 6-0 SWAC W) and BCSP No. 7 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Southern Jaguars (7-3, 5-1 W) do battle in New Spady Carter Wood Comegy Coleman CLASSIC GAMES Orleans at their season-ending Bayou Classic at Bayou Classic - NBC Sports Network the Mercedes-Beuz SuperDome (4 p.m., NBC Grambling State vs. Southern in New Orleans 4p JAMES SPADY OUT AT ALABAMA A&M: Sports Network). Rescheduled - Labor Day Classic HUNTSVILLE -- Alabama A&M announced Sun- The game might as well be called the champi- Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M in Houston, TX 6p day that James Spady will not return as head football onship game of the SWAC West Division because ANOTHER ARMS RACE: Grambling senior QB Devante Kincade and Southern senior Austin coach. The announcement was made by Director of Ath- that's perennially what the game between the rival letics Bryan Hicks. Howard lead their teams into Saturday's Bayou Louisiana schools has decided. The winner gets to Classic with the winner advancing to the Dec. 2 throws. Edwards is second in rushing yards (900 Spady was 4-7 overall this season, 3-4 in SWAC UHSUHVHQWWKH:HVWDZHHNODWHULQWKHÀQDO6:$& SWAC Championship Game. yards, 100.0 ypg., 5 TDs) while Carter (708 yards, play. He was 15-30 in four seasons Championship Game, Dec. 2 in Houston vs. East 78.7 ypg., 8 TDs) is third. Division champ Alcorn State. DUHLQSDVVLQJ\DUGVLQSDVVLQJHIÀFLHQF\ Grambling has won the last two games be- HEAD COACH, AD OUT AT DELSTATE: The winner of that game gets to represent (Kincade 148.0, Howard 142.4), 1-2 in total of- tween the two. The G-Men went on to win the Delaware State KDV ÀUHG LWV DWKOHWLFV GLUHFWRU DQG the SWAC in Celebration Bowl III vs. MEAC fense (Kincade 245.4 ypg., Howard 203.8) and SWAC championship game over Alcorn State last will not extend the contract of its head football coach. champion North Carolina A&T at Atlanta's new 1-2 in passing touchdowns (Kincade 18, Howard year after falling to the Braves in 2015. Southern Head football coach Kenneth Carter's contact ends Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 16. 16). Kincade has thrown just three interceptions won the previous two games and also split cham- Jan. 31, and the university won't extend his contact. The LQ  DWWHPSWV +RZDUG KDV ÀYH SLFNV LQ  pionship game wins with Alcorn State. process to recruit a new coach begins in December. BAYOU CLASSIC Carter led the Hornets to a 3-30 record in his three This year's game is the 44th in the series that VHDVRQV'HODZDUH6WDWHZDVLQKLVÀUVWVHDVRQZLWK became known in 1974 as the Bayou Classic. Af- followed by marks of 0-11 (2016) and 2-9 (2017). ter last year's 52-30 Grambling win, the Tigers 7KUHHWHDPV¿]]OHRXWLQSOD\RIIV The university decided not to continue its relation- hold a 22-21 edge. Prior to 1974, Southern held a ‡%&631RVIRGINIA STATE (10-1), averaging 40 points and 463 yards per game, was ship with former athletics director 15-10 lead giving the Jaguars a 36-32 lead in the KHOGWRMXVW\DUGVRIRIIHQVHDQGWKUHHÀHOGJRDOVDVWKH\IHOODWKRPHWR:HVW*HRUJLDLQD Louis “Skip” Perkins, who came to all-time series. ÀUVWURXQG1&$$'LY,,SOD\RIIJDPH&,$$2IIHQVLYH3OD\HURIWKHHampton University, whose women’s basketball Radford, High Point, Winthrop and UNC Asheville). The FRQÀUPHG:RRG VUHVLJQDWLRQ:RRG VFRQWUDFWD\HDU team pulled off a shocker with a win over ACC-member league added USC Upstate, located in Spartanburg, S. C., deal, ends next month. Offensive line coach Edwin Pata UNC to open the season, announced a bigger shocker last as an 11th full-time member on Wednesday. Hampton be- will be the team's interim head coach. 7KXUVGD\ZKHQLWRIÀFLDOO\VDLGWKDWLWLVOHDYLQJWKHMid comes its 12th member. Wood, who was hired before the 2015 season, went Eastern Athletic Conference, its athletics home for the MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas, contacted 8-25 in three seasons at the helm of the Rattlers. FAMU last 22 years, to join the Big South Conference. ODVW7KXUVGD\LQKLVRIÀFHLQ1RUIRON9DVDLGWKHPRYH ÀQLVKHGWKLVVHDVRQDQGLQ0($&SOD\DIWHUD The announcement was made at an 11 a.m. joint was not a surprise. 0($& ÀQLVKLQ press conference with the Big South Thursday on campus "First, I want to congratulate and wish Hampton the at the University’s Student Center Theater. absolute best moving forward," said Thomas. "Dr. Harvey RICK COMEGY NOT RENEWED AT MVSU: Hampton President Dr. William R. Harvey was not has kept the conference and me apprised of what their in- Mississippi Valley State University will not extend present at the press conference but said in a press release tentions were through the years. There were no surprises the contract of Rick Comegy as head football coach. In that the move was made primarily for academic and trav- because Dr. Harvey was very transparent in terms of his a statement on the website mvsusports.com, the school el considerations. Harvey goals and aspirations for Hampton in terms of conference announced the decision. "Institutions in the Big South are located in Virginia, alignment." Despite having a SWAC championship (2007) on his North Carolina and South Carolina, which means that our student athletes "Institutions make decisions based on what they think will be best for resume and two more trips to the SWAC championship will spend less time travelling and more time in classes on campus," his them," said Thomas. game (2012 and 2013) while coaching at in-state rival statement read. "This keeps the proper focus on academics, which is our Savannah State, an MEAC member, announced in September that Jackson State, Comegy was not able to move the Delta chief reason for being. The smaller it would be leaving the MEAC and Devils into relative success. In his four years at Valley his geographic footprint will also reduce Div. I status to move back to Div. II. teams went 6-38 and never won more that two games in a travel expanses." Maynor latest coach to bow out Thomas said the decisions by Savan- season. The Big South, with headquarters HAMPTON, Va. – Less than one week after announcing its nah State and Hampton are part of Vincent Dancy will serve as MVSU's interim head in Charlotte, N. C., is an NCAA Div. plans to leave the MEAC for a new conference (Big South), Hamp- constantly evolving world of college football coach, and a search committee will begin the I Conference with ten primary mem- ton University is looking for a new football coach. athletics. process of selecting the next head football coach immedi- bers, three in Virginia (Liberty, Long- Connell Maynor resigned from his posi- "We are constantly engaged in ately. wood and Radford), four in North WLRQ0RQGD\WKHVFKRROFRQÀUPHGLQDUHOHDVH planning, strategic planning and long- Carolina (Campbell, High Point, Assistant coach Michael Ketchum will oversee range planning since I became com- MONTE COLEMAN LET GO AT UAPB: Gardner-Webb and UNC Asheville) the football program until Maynor’s successor missioner 16 years ago," said Thomas PINE BLUFF, AR – The University of Arkansas at and three in South Carolina (Presbyte- is named. noting that the league has added Pine Bluff announced Monday that it will not renew the rian, Winthrop and Charleston South- In four seasons at Hampton, Maynor led the Hampton, Norfolk State, Savannah contract of Monte Coleman when it expires on Decem- ern). Pirates to a 20--25 record including a 6-5 mark State and North Carolina Central ber 31, 2017. Coleman has served as head football coach Monmouth, in New Jersey, and Maynor this year, tied for fourth in the MEAC at 5-3. over that span. for the Golden Lions since 2008. Kennesaw State in Georgia, are foot- "That will not change. And we've The Golden Lions went 40-70 in 10 years under ball only members. The Big South been in contact with several other in- &ROHPDQLQFOXGLQJFDSWXULQJ8$3% VÀUVWHYHUSouth- competes in football on the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) stitutions in terms of joining our conference." western Athletic Conference outright championship in level. Five of the Big South’s programs do not play football (Longwood, ZLWKDUHFRUG7KH*ROGHQ/LRQVÀQLVKHG in 2013, 4-7 in 2014, 2-9 in 2015, 1-10 in 2016 and 2-9 this season. %&63)227%$//7237(1 Ted White, offensive coordinator, will oversee the 1. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (11-0) - Defeated NC Central 24-10 to clinch MEAC ourtight 7+(67$7&251(5 program while a search committee looks for a new head title. NEXT: Dec. 16 in Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl. WHO ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS IN BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS man. 2. GRAMBLING STATE (9-1) - Idle NEXT: Saturday in New Orleans vs. Southern.

T3. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (7-4) - Defeated Florida A&M, 29-24 at Florida Classic. NEXT: +%&8)227%$//7($06 MARK JAMES OUT AT VIRGINIA UNION: Season over. Virginia Union announced last week that Head ALCORN STATE (7-4) - Lost to Jackson State, 7-3. NEXT: Dec. 2 vs. West champion in ,11$7,21$/32//6 Football Coach Mark James has been SWAC Championship game. through games of November 18, 2017 ÀUHGDIWHUIRXU\HDUVDWWKHVFKRRO HOWARD (7-4) - Ended season with 20-17 loss to Hampton. NEXT: Season over. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FCS) James, who played at VUU and also NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL (7-4) - Lost to NC A&T, 24-10. NEXT: Season over. COACHES POLL served as an assistant coach at the school, 7. SOUTHERN (7-3) - Idle. NEXT: Saturday vs. Grambling State in Bayou Classic. 7th - North Carolina A&T (11-0) - Last week T7th ÀQLVKHGWKLV\HDUDQGWKURXJK 8. VIRGINIA STATE    +XPEOHG E\ :HVW *HRUJLD  LQ ¿UVW URXQG ' SOD\RII 12th - Grambling State (9-1) - Last week 11th James his four years. He had a 7-3 record in game. NEXT: Season over. STATS POLL KLVÀUVW\HDUWKHÀUVWZLQQLQJFDPSDLJQ 9. BOWIE STATE  )DOOVWR'HOWD6WDWHLQ'LY,,¿UVWURXQGSOD\RIIJDPH 7th - North Carolina A&T (11-0) - Last week 8th VLQFH+HIROORZHGWKDWXSZLWKDQÀQLVKWKDW NEXT: Season over. 13th - Grambling State (9-1) - Same included a Div. II playoff berth. He was 5-5 in 2015. 10. TUSKEGEE (9-2) - Season over after winning SIAC championship game. Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press November 23 - 29, 2017

“I Was Never Enough Until” Conference Featuring Les Brown Spiritually Speaking: Tithing Your Time The “I was Never Enough Until” conference featuring motivational speak- offering to the Almighty one tenth (a reflected in the living principle Christ demonstrated as He intended. er Les Brown, Grayson Marshall and Dr. Adrian Gentry will take place tithe) of everything God has blessed commanded or demanded of us by Paul says you live your life so that Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. New Covenant Ministries is under us with. We all know Mosaic Law Christ. Paul’s charge to Timothy when you die, no one will be able to the leadership of Bishop Wiley and Dr. Jeana Tomlinson. The church is required this as an act of gratitude, says it best. It points to the “tithe talk ill of you. Yeah, right! But, if located at 2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S. To register visit www.iwneu.com. allegiance and obedience. and offering” that has nothing to do during the course of a day, any day, I am compelled at this moment to with money: “pursue righteousness, you rendered to God a spirit of faith First Church of Palm Coast refer to Paul’s letter to Timothy, godliness, faith, love, endurance reflected in an hour and a half of “Command them to do good, to be and gentleness. Fight the good fight Godly activity in the name of Christ, Presents “The Messiah” rich in good deeds and to be gener- of faith.” 1 Timothy 6: 11-12. then maybe everyone could see, Handel's classic, “The Messiah,” will bring musical magic to a perform- ous and willing to share. In this way Can you imagine what life would touch and feel what it actually ance to begin the Christmas season. by Rev. James Washington they will lay up treasure for them- be like if you tithed your life’s means to be Christ-like. The First Church Ensemble will perform the oratorio at the First Church A lot of us have an unspoken per- selves as a firm foundation for the work? That would mean during the An hour and a half is really not of Palm Coast, pastored by the Reverend Gillard S. Glover. “The Messiah” spective when it comes to tithing. coming age, so that they may take course of a day approximately an that much time. But if I thought will be conducted by Dr. Samuel Shingles, director of Choral Activities at We don’t always see it the way the hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 hour and a half would be spent in more about this kind of tithe and the Paxon School for Advanced Studies. Dr. Shingles is formerly dean of pastor explains it. It sounds a little Timothy 6: 18-19. the practice of the aforementioned offering, then maybe I could see Arts and Sciences, department chair of Music, and choir director at Edward like a “here we go again thing” Tithes and offerings include the areas. Can you see yourself deliber- more of more of my fellow man as Waters College. The performance will begin at 4 p.m., on Saturday, rather than a “here’s our chance to kind of life we lead as believers. I ately practicing godliness, love and being made in the image of the December 9th at the First Church of Palm Coast located at 91 North Old give back thing.” clearly understand the money issue, righteousness for at least an hour Almighty. Maybe, just maybe, I Kings Road, Palm Coast, FL. For more info contact Jeroline D. McCarthy My point of reference on this one but I also believe it’s about the and a half every day? That would be could possibly see myself that way at (386) 446-5759. is not the Old Testament’s edict of behavior, the lifestyle, our attitude a real example of faith and belief in too. How about you? Legendary Entertainer Della Reese Passes at 86 In a career spanning more than 60 translated well to her natural ability Shortly afterward, Reese landed public in 2002, started to take a toll years, Della Reese brought big emo- as an actress. While Oprah Winfrey her most popular role as the wise in recent years, and the performer tion to her roles on stage, TV and was on her way to high school, and sometimes flashy Tess on made few public appearances. Her the silver screen. Before speaking in Reese made history in 1969 as the “Touched by an Angel,” the inspira- greatest work, however, had already that robust voice of hers, Reese’s first black woman to host her own tional CBS drama that premiered in been done. She'd survived abusive expressive face also brought her national talk show, which lasted a 1994 and ran for nine seasons. By marriages, racism, sexism and ill- characters to life. She could go from season. Throughout the 1970s, the time the show took off, Reese nesses. Whether singing or acting, a wide sunny smile to a razor stare Reese shifted to acting full-time, had been a showbiz vet for 40 years. comedy or drama, Reese brought an in a snap, giving her characters a making appearances in numerous But becoming famous in the secular indomitable presence to the role, a forthrightness and realness that made-for-TV movies. In 1979, realm didn’t distract Reese from her toughness that was likable and real endeared her to fans throughout a while shooting a guest spot on “The spiritual pursuits. She became an but not impenetrable. She carried long career that went through a few Tonight Show,” she nearly died ordained minister in the 1980s, herself on stage and in front of the incarnations as she survived trau- from a brain aneurysm that required founding the Understanding camera with an earthy grace and mas and illnesses that threatened her two surgeries. After recovery, Reese Principles of Better Living Church, unshakable confidence anchored in life. returned to TV and movies, co-star- to which she devoted much of her her faith, which showbiz glitz could Perhaps best known for her role in ring with Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy time after the cancellation of never take from her. the long-running ‘90s TV show and Richard Pryor in the 1989 cult “Touched by an Angel” in 2003. “Touched by an Angel,” Reese died classic “Harlem Nights.” Reese’s diabetes, which she made the evening of Nov. 19 in California. She was 86. The Detroit native, who was born Delloreese Patricia Early CNN Says Childbirth is on July 6, 1931, showed prodigious talent for acting and singing early on. Like many entertainers of her Killing Black Women in the U.S. generation, Reese learned much about performing in the church. At According to CNN and a docu- in maternal deaths has 13, she toured nationally with mentary series called Giving Birth been persistent for Mahalia Jackson, all while main- in America, every year about 700 to decades, so the rate is not taining good grades at Cass Della Reese 1,200 women die from pregnancy or something new. It’s Technical High School in Detroit. laden ballad based on the Italian cool toward the end of the '60s. The childbirth complications in the something we’ve known Reese later dropped out of Wayne instrumental, "Autumn Concerto," rise of more daring younger acts like United States. And, Black women for a number of years.” State University to care for her ail- by Camillo Bargoni. Aretha Franklin, whom Reese had are about three to four times more Other doctors, howev- ing parents. While working odd jobs Two years later, Reese signed known since the Queen of Soul was likely to die of pregnancy or deliv- er, say that have an idea to support herself and her family, with RCA, a much bigger label and a child, superseded Reese’s more ery complications than white why. Reese continued to nurture her recording home to Elvis Presley and mannered style. She brought the women. They blame the differ- ambitions as a singer, performing in Sam Cooke. After scoring her final direct emotional resonance of CNN interviewed Dr. Michael ences in overall health clubs around Detroit. (Around this major pop hit with 1959’s “Don’t gospel to whatever she sang but Lindsay, chief of service for gyne- and chronic illnesses time, she reconfigured her first You Know,” Reese recorded over with a sometimes barbed sense of cology and obstetrics at Grady among black and white socioeconomic status, access to name for a stage name, the better to the next decade in a variety of styles control. She interpreted lyrics with a Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and women as a driving factor for the health care, education, insurance fit on marquees.) Reese signed her — from jazz to show tunes, from theatrical approach and clear, direct he says that its complicated to disparity. For instance, rates of obe- coverage, housing, and levels of first contract in 1953 with Jubilee Tin Pan Alley to gritty blues. diction that made any song she sang answer why there has been a rise in sity and high blood pressure (which stress and community health among Records, which released several sin- The same commanding presence sound as though it were the lead in a deaths and why black women are are major risk factors for pregnancy black and white women gles and albums on her before she that later brought her fame as an Broadway production. more affected than women of other complications) tend to be higher To learn more about the organiza- scored a Top 10 pop hit in 1957 with actress was first evident in her Still, there was an accessible races. among black women. tion behind the documentary, visit “And That Reminds Me,” a string- career as a singer, which started to charm to her performances, which He comments, “The racial divide Others point to differences in www.everymothercounts.org.

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The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org November 23 - 29, 2017 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Is Cheating the Norm? New Study Suggests Ask Dyrinda Infidelity is More Common than Monogamy Hair and skin tips for todays woman of color A new study suggests between 40 Marriage.” stranger. their fun, but they are choosing Caring for Dry to 70 percent of partners cheat on “Contrary to what “ instead to be obligated to another their spouses, making infidelity the we'd like to person and lie and humiliate them?” new norm in a relationship. “It’s believe, I think Contrary Why is that? 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There are children, were more likely to have thing, that few commit- want to do when they want to do it, sweater and see embarrassing ways to treat this embarrassing affairs because they're afraid of inti- people ever talk about. Who's keep- ment-phobic cheaters isn't any and it doesn't matter how anyone flakes. Is there any solution to my condition. First and foremost macy. Often, they committed adul- ing it going? Add to that the one- worse than women, the study else feels about it,” she said. snowflake filled head and shoul- moisture is good for your hair and tery to distance themselves from night stands when people are on shows. "...Infidelity isn’t more “Cheating is an almost inevitable ders? Jasmine, Southside scalp. 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Think lightly scratch the scalp to pull up “These numbers indicate that on for all of history.” relationship book, “Cinderella was prove the rules do not apply to them about it, how many times have the dandruff, followed by washing even if we get married with the best “Even when sexual infidelity is a Liar,” said people need to focus so if society or a partner is telling you seen a woman in a beautiful with a dandruff shampoo. of intentions things don’t always punishable by death, it still hap- on the bigger picture. “Selfishness them they cannot have outside rela- dark colored suit only to have her Afterwards I have a treatment that turn out the way we plan. What pens,” Tessina said. “The sex drive and cheating may be the norm but it tionships, they could very well take look ruined by little white flakes. is highly effective. You can feel it interests me about infidelity is why is powerful, and if you add a little doesn't make it right,” she said. an, ‘I'll show you’ approach.” It's not cute, and there are ways to invigorating your scalp. As far as people are willing to conduct them- alcohol to reduce inhibitions, it “Let's think about this for a Her answer to the cultural problem deal with it. Regardless of how over the counter shampoos are selves in ways that could be very becomes even more irresistible. moment: divorce is common, being is simple. “Instead of glorifying the bad your dandruff is there are concerned I reccomend one of the damaging to them and to their rela- The illicit nature of an affair adds to single at a later age doesn't earn you mystery and independence an affair ways to get it under control. many products containing tea tree tionship.” the excitement. Staying faithful is a Scarlet Letter and many women offers, we should be highlighting As you can imagine I've seen my oil. 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The flu vaccine is only for the study thousands of flu virus sam- The National Museum of African tution is giving African American elderly and young children. ples to forecast the viruses that are American History in Washington families the opportunity to preserve It is important for everyone, most likely to make the most people harbors pieces305 of history East that illus- Unionmemories Streetof their own, The unless they have an allergy to it, to sick during the next flu season. In trate the story of thein Black Downtown experi- JacksonvilleBaltimore Sun reported. Flu shots are being offered at various locations around the city. get the flu shot because anyone can the U.S., the Food and Drug ence in America, and now the insti- The museum launched a free pro- gram—dubbed the Community 1. You can come down with the Curation Program—which provides flu from getting a flu shot. 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Black & White African Village Bazaar IBEW #177 Hall located at 966 N. NEFC Annie This Wonderful Life located at 36 Granada Street, Saint African Village Bazaar showcas- Liberty St. For more info visit This Wonderful Life is a one-man Augustine, Florida. Produced by Charity Ball www.duvaldwin.org. Production Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, the 13th Sterling Joyce and Jacqueline ing local vendors and small busi- December 1-17th, the Northeast play beautifully acted by Jeremy nesses at the Ritz Theatre and Kendall. Based on the iconic 1946 Film explores the history of racial Davis present the “Black and White SJP General Meeting Florida Conservatory proudly pres- inequality, focusing on the fact that Charity Ball,” scheduled for Museum, located at 829 N. Davis ents “Annie,” the Tony Award-win- holiday favorite film, the produc- St. Next Bazaar is scheduled for The Simonds Johnson Park tion brings to life over 32 familiar the nation's prisons are dispropor- Saturday, November 25th at 7 ning Broadway musical about the tionately filled with African- p.m., at Jazzland, located at 1324 Sunday, November 26, 12- 6 p.m. Community meeting is scheduled adventures of everyone’s favorite people in an amazing display of To become a vendor and for more for Thursday, November 30th at 6 physical and verbal virtuosity will Americans. For tickets and more University N. Come out and give redhead orphan. Location is the info call (904) 679-5736. thanks, dance and enjoy the info visit www.african- p.m. at the Bradham Brooks Conservatory Production Hall appear December 2, 8 p.m. at the villageinc.org. Library community room located at Ritz Theatre, located at 829 N. evening! For tickets and more info located at 11363 San Jose Blvd., Squirrel Nut Zippers call (904) 240-1009. 1955 Edgewood Ave. Agenda Bldg. 200. To reserve your ticket or Davis St. For tickets and more info Ms. Senior includes: Christmas Dinner Dance, for more info contact Richard call 632-5555. The Ritz Theatre and Museum is Christmas Made Jacksonville Luncheon Community Volunteering, 2018 Dickson at (904) 374.8639. proud to announce the Squirrel Nut Scholarship Prayer Breakfast and Let’s Move Zippers Annual Christmas Caravan in the South Bazaar A Seasoned Affair presents the Ms. Community Reunion Weekend. For Tour on Friday, December 8th at Joy Dennis in Concert! Jacksonville The Christmas Made in the South Senior Jacksonville International more info call Yvonne Brockington 7:30 p.m. Featuring the band per- Bazaar will continue through friendship and appreciation celebra- at (904) 613-6251. Joy Dennis and Top Shelf People The Let’s Move Jacksonville forming classic holiday songs at the November 26th, at the Prime tion Sunday, November 26, 1:30 - Live listening party is happening at healthy living event signed by stu- Ritz Theatre and Museum located at Osborn Convention Center. The 3:30 p.m. at River City Brewing Augusta Savage the Mojo Kitchen located at 1500 dents (ages 11-18) as part of their 829 North Davis Street. For tickets Company located at 835 Museum Beach Blvd, December 1 - 2nd at community leadership program is show features hundreds of artists Sculpture Garden and more info visit www.ticketmas- and master craftsmen for your holi- Circle. Bring friends and have fun! 9:30 p.m. For more info visit scheduled for Saturday, December ter.com. day table, decorations and more! For more info call (904) 434-5200. The rescheduled Augusta Savage www.joydennismusic.com. 2nd at Klutho Park located at 204 For tickets and more info visit Sculpture Garden presented by W. 3rd St. The fun-filled day A Garfield Christmas www.madeinthesouthshows.com. Advocacy for Douglas Anderson School of the Black Couples includes games, fitness activities, Arts located at 2445 San Diego Rd demonstrations, healthy food sam- Thrasher-Horne Center located at Individuals with is set for Thursday, November Paint & Sip ples and health screenings. For 283 College Drive in Orange Park, Culture Brunch Disabilities Training 30th, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Black Couples Getaway Couples more info call (904) 924-0756. Florida, presents “A Garfield Christmas” holiday spirit show on The Culture Brunch features busi- A Protection and Advocacy for Augusta Savage is an African- “Paint & Sip,” Saturday, December ness, brunch and holiday vibes, American sculptor associated with 2nd, 6:30 - 9 p.m. at The Winey stage Friday, December 8th at Individuals with Disabilities train- America at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 25th, 12 p.m. ing workshop is scheduled for the Harlem Renaissance. For more Wench located at 10300 Southside - 4 p.m. at the Manifest Distillery info contact the school at Blvd. Bring a toy for the annual toy a Crossroads December 10th at 3 p.m. Garfield Wednesday, November 29th, 9 spends Christmas with the Arbuckle located at 960 E. Forsyth St. Enjoy a.m. - 5 p.m. will discuss disability www.dcps.duvalschools.org/ander- drive, enjoy wine samples, food, Dinesh D'Souza, famed filmmak- music, food, fun, vendors, a buffet son. fun and more! For tickets and er, best-selling author of the book family on their farm, and discovers history, sensitivity and the the true meaning of Christmas! For and more! For tickets visit American with Disabilities ACT more info visit www.paintandsip- “The Big Lie” and renowned public www.theculturebrunch2.splashthat.com tickets and more info visit 101 to gain insight into the continu- Free Children’s jacksonville.eventbrite.com. policy maker is the keynote speaker . at America at a Crossroads on www.thcenter.org. um care which provides services for Advocacy Training ‘Fool For Love’ prevention, court diversion and Rotary Club Christmas Sunday, December 3rd, 1:30 p.m. Northeast Florida Healthy Start at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Seasons to Remember Stage Play Auditions treatment. Location is the Jessie Tree Lightening Coalition presents NEFL Children's 225 Coastline Dr. For more info call The Justice Coalition presents Auditions for “Fool For Love,” Ball DuPont Center located at 40 E. 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Comedy Club of Jacksonville locat- ed at 11000 Beach Blvd, Unit 8. Educational Forum For tickets and more info visit Join the Jax Educational Forum www.jacksonvillecomedy.com. panel Monday, December 4th, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come learn 10,000 Black Men how teachers, parents/caregivers Florida March and school leaders can help our stu- dents to be more successful. The Black Educators for Justice Location is the Jessie Ball duPont and Unity presents the 10,000 Center Lecture Hall, located at 40 E Black Men’s Conference March on Adams St. To register please visit Florida, Saturday December 9 - www.jaxpef.org/publicforum. 11th at 2 p.m. For more info visit www.blackmensnovement.org. JBJ Urban Annual Community Core Discussion Nutcracker The Jacksonville Business Journal discussion on the urban core being The 26th Annual Community transformed and setting the stage Nutcracker featuring more than 200 for an exciting future. 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Brown together in New Zealand and at Thomas McClary, the leg- the Superdome, so I’m opti- endary founder of the super mistic that a reunion with the group the Commodores, has a five living original members will new book that takes readers on a happen,” said McClary, whose journey through Motown, the recollections about the great Civil Rights Movement and a “Motown Sound” is recorded in backstage war for the ages. the new book that has others tak- McClary, who co-founded the ing notice. group with Lionel Richie, “It’s captivating and awe recently released “Rock and inspiring,” singer Ray Parker Jr. Soul,” a stirring autobiography said. where readers also learn about Kool & the Gang Founder his activism. Robert Bell wrote a moving “I kept getting questions as to review of “Rock and Soul” call- when are the original ing it “an emotion filled memoir Commodores going to do of a cherished walk and a cele- reunion and, after hearing that bration of life, through the highs for the ‘umpteenth’ time I real- and lows of a natural born star. ized that people wanted to Thoroughly entertaining and know,” said McClary. “So, I moving.” started to think about it and Hall of Fame NBA Star Julius Commodores Legend Thomas McClary wrote a new book about his time started writing things down.” “Dr. J” Erving also praised Here is What We Know with the iconic band and his activism during the Civil Rights Movement. The book details McClary’s McClary’s memoirs. recruitment of Richie, one of the the scenes things weren’t so ing the doors of the all-White “A testament of the resilience of About Aretha’s Health biggest selling artists in the history kosher,” he said. “I’m the founder school. the force that is Thomas McClary,” Twitter users woke up Tuesday to see Aretha Franklin’s name trending of Motown Records. and all of us were equal as it relates He also fought to open doors of Erving said. “This book gave pure and immediately suspected the worst, but there was no apparent confir- “When I met Lionel, he was a to corporate ownership and the opportunities for other African energy to my soul.” mation of any impending health concerns despite a gossip news website very shy guy and I had to convince name. One of the guys decided he Americans and he continues to The 362-page book recounts the reporting otherwise. Fameolous Daily reported that “Celebrities are at the his grandmother and parents to was going to take it on his own to work to help others overcome racial Civil Rights Movement, and hospital saying goodbye” because “Aretha has been battling cancer for a allow him to play in the band,” trademark the name and I’m still bigotry and other obstacles. McClary’s early days of leaving while now,” according to “a source inside the hospital.” McClary said. “I pushed him out to handling it.” McClary said it’s as important home to attend Tuskegee University The 75-year-old legendary soul singer has been dogged by rumors of become the lead singer after our ini- The singer, musician and song- today as ever before. where he met Richie. cancer since at least 2011, which is likely fueling what seems to be resus- tial lead singer was drafted into the writer is credited along with Richie “Man, I never thought I’d be It highlights McClary’s rise from citated rumor and innuendo. Vietnam War. I overheard Lionel for writing nearly all of the appreciative of a president like the concrete of societal imposed Here’s what we know about Franklin’s health: singing in the shower one day and I Commodores music, a bevy of hits George W. Bush,” he said. “To standards to musical genius. Rumors of the diva’s health problems resurfaced in May, when she said, ‘hey, you can sing.’” that’s led to multiple Grammy nom- compare him to what we have in McClary relentlessly laid the announced to an audience that she was battling an “upper respiratory viral When the book begins, McClary ination and induction into the Vocal office today, I never thought I’d foundation to form a sound and a infection.” Still, she managed to sing at the event honoring Clive Davis, is in a courtroom. Group Hall of Fame. long for a George Bush.” family of talent that the world had the New York Post reported at the time. One of the members secretly In addition to his musical McClary said fans have repeated- yet to witness. That same month, the National Enquirer published reports of Franklin trademarked the Commodores prowess, McClary counts as one of ly asked about a possible reunion of Countless hours with his guitar, having lost more than 100 pounds because of a “cancer relapse,” an name, barring McClary’s use, while the Civil Rights Movement’s the original Commodores, a group and blood, sweat, and tears became anonymous source told the news outlet known for gossip. “She was due to performing separately. unsung heroes. that turned out iconic and time-test- synonymous with crafting a sound have radical chemotherapy treatments, and was told by doctors she need- “I think readers will be surprised The first African American to ed hits as “Brick House,” “Easy,” that intricately fused rhythm and ed to lose weight if she wanted to survive.” at how perseverance played a role integrate Lake County Public and “Just to be Close to you.” blues, funk and rock, pop and jazz, The following month, she canceled a concert in Toronto scheduled for in our success and they will also be Schools in Eustis, Fla., amidst for- “It’s going to happen. I’ve spent and moved audiences to undeniable July because of “doctors orders,” according to the Daily Mail. surprised to know that, even though midable racial tension, McClary 30 years trying to make it happen emotion with a language that knew But she performed “a collection of songs” at an AIDS fundraiser earlier we had a very united front, behind walked with boldness when enter- and Lionel and I recently performed no barriers. this month, according to the Detroit News, which didn’t report anything “Obviously I have a lot of respect about apparent health concerns. for Berry Gordy and what he did at While she admitted to in 2011 that she had gone “through a number of Queen Sugar Motown and for Black people,” procedures,” Franklin told Access Hollywood that “I don’t know where McClary said. “Stevie Wonder has Star Announces ‘pancreatic cancer’ [reports] came from.” always been incredible, as has One year earlier, Franklin had “highly successful” surgery, though she Smokey Robinson and Suzanne de Engagement to never addressed the details of the procedure that forced her to cancel a Passe. We learned a lot from all of series of scheduled concerts at the time. them, the likes of Norman New Orleans Chef There was no mention of any health concerns on her official website, Whitfield and Marvin Gaye all of which highlighted the latest news about her from the AIDS Foundation whom had an open door policy, Gala performance on November 8. where we could ask how they did Still, Twitter users seemed to panic at the reports, posting messages and what they did and what we could memes in support of the “Queen of Soul” singer and songwriter who has use to improve our situation.” enjoyed a career that has lasted for more than six decades.

Queen Sugar” character Nova Bordelon enjoys whirlwinds with New Orleans lovers and has a liking for the ladies. And according to a series of recent Instagram posts by Rutina Wesley, who plays the free- spirit on the OWN series, there’s more than one similarity between the actress and the character she portrays. Over the weekend, Wesley announced her engagement to a female chef from New Orleans. She announced the news via Instagram. Many are referring to the Get your Free announcement as Wesley’s coming out. While Wesley’s “Queen Sugar” character didn’t mark her first Press on the go! major role as a character attracted to the same-sex, the actress’s true sexuality has rarely, if ever, been a point of discussion. In 2013, Seach for us on Wesley divorced from then-hus- band Jacob Fishel. Facebook at The Jacksonville Free Press or visit us on the web at www.jacksonvilleFreePress.com

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StopStop byby ourour officesoffices locatedlocated atat 11221122 WestWest EdgewoodEdgewood AvenueAvenue Jacksonville,Jacksonville, FloridaFlorida 3220832208 Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press November 23 - 29, 2017 Georgians Launch “Come Meet a Black Person” to Dispel Stereotypes At first glance, a networking did what they could to try to bridge event titled 'Come Meet a Black the racial divide. Person' might raise eyebrows. They talked. They ate cornbread. But the organizers of the gather- They drank wine. And they talked. ing, based in Lawrenceville, In a setting not unlike speed dat- Georgia, say that it's all for a good ing, participants were forced out- cause: crushing stereotypes and side their comfort zones, discussing bridging racial divides. issues like politics, family, crime 'It's a great opportunity to start and hair. relationships,' Cheryle Moses, the But all of that is just social lubri- founder of black media organiza- cation for what Moses hoped will tion Urban MediaMakers, told be the start of new friendships and a CNN. breaking down of cultural barriers - People celebrate of Black Consciousness Day in Sao Paulo, Brazil 'And if you have a relationship helping strangers develop personal with somebody, you are inclined to bonds, despite their cultural differ- Brazil Celebrates Black Consciousness Day treat them like yourself. ences. Brazil celebrated Black Consciousness Day on Monday, a holiday that 'If you don't have that relation- That was aided by the 'cultural' aimed to highlight the issues faced by the country’s Black community. ship, then you'll only treat them scavenger hunt, which was intended In Brazil, race remains divisive and can determine opportunity. On based upon what you may have to help white attendees learn about Niall Mathieson (l.) and Tracey McLean attended the Monday, Afro-Brazilians took to the streets in cities across the country to seen or read somewhere.' the black community. "Come Meet a Black Person" event outside of Atlanta. parade and participate in cultural events in celebration of black culture. A post on Urban MediaMatters' And anyone who's feeling awk- those that have, their friends circles integration,” he said. “It was a no The date for the holiday marks the anniversary of the death of Zumbi dos webpage says it is inviting 'diverse ward or shy was helped by staff, are 91 per cent white. brainer to be here ... it’s a fantastic Palmares, a 17th-century Brazilian warrior who fought to free the slaves. actors, filmmakers, writers, movie who wandered around the room and Similarly, 65 per cent of black concept, I’m thinking on where it During the years of the slave trade, Brazil imported more slaves than any lovers,' to the event to help 'non- helped to break the ice. people don't have any white friends can go from here.” other country and was the last country to officially end slavery. Yet, it was black people to put aside any pre- 'We can tell when someone is and the average black American's With racial tensions and divisive- the first place in the Americas where slaves gained freedom. conceived notions about the black uncomfortable,' Moses said. friends are 85 per cent black. ness so high in the U.S., Moses Earlier this month, the United Nations launched a new “Black Lives” community' at the event. It's a new solution to an old prob- 'In the black community we know believes personal conversations campaign in Brazil to draw attention to the disproportionate number of The shindig, held outside of lem highlighted by statistics of white people who don't have a lot could pave the way to a little more Black men killed. 71 out of every 100 men killed in Brazil are Black. Atlanta, included food, drinks and released by the Public Religion of black friends,' Moses said. understanding. “It’s cool to march Economic inequalities also persist along racial lines in Brazil . Around giveaways. Research Institute in 2013. Niall Mathieson, a white man and protest if that’s your thing,” she 70 percent of the wealthiest 10 percent in the country are white, while Over chili and beer with light jazz According to those figures, 75 per from England, said his church said. “But I need to get you one-on- blacks represent 74 percent of the most impoverished 10 percent of the playing in the background, a cent of whites in the US have no tipped him to the $15 event. one.” population. Around half of the country’s population is black. diverse mix of urban professionals nonwhite friends, and even for “I am already passionate about First Nigerian Women Bobsled Team is Heading to the Winter Olympic Games Visa has announced the addition they established a crowdfunding Nigeria in the 100m hurdles at the she is representing Nigeria. of three athletes who make up the website hoping to raise the much- London 2012 Olympic Games. “Already the support and encour- Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team needed funds to get there. Upon dis- Wanting to get back on the Olympic agement we have felt as part of to Team Visa, currently training to covering the crowd funding page, stage, she began training for bob- Team Visa has been a dream come become the first ever African repre- Visa was inspired by their story and sled in 2014. true,” said Seun Adigun, driver of sentatives, men or women, to quali- determination to carve out a place * Ngozi Onwumere (Nigeria, the Nigerian Women’s Bobsled fy for the Olympic Winter Games in in history and pledged to help solid- Bobsled Breakmen): Onwumere, a Team. “We are proud to be part of a the sport of Bobsled. Together, ify the team’s trip. former competitive sprinter, team that shares our mission and Bobsled pilot Seun Adigun, and “When we first heard their story clinched a Silver and Gold medal at has connected us with the resources brakemen Ngozi Onwumere and we recognized the collective spirit the 2015 African Games in we needed to reach our goal, and Akuoma Omeoga, combine their of these athletes as a perfect fit for Republic of the Congo in the 200m hopefully empower others to do the elite track backgrounds to chase Team Visa,” said Chris Curtin, chief and 4x100m relay, respectively. same.” their bobsled dreams. brand and innovation marketing Onwumere started training after The women of the Nigerian Without access to proper training officer at Visa. “By joining Team being recruited by Adigun in 2016. Women’s Bobsled Team joins Team equipment or valuable ice time to Visa, we hope to provide this group * Akuoma Omeoga (Nigeria, Visa’s diverse roster of athletes, perfect their skills, the members of of determined athletes with a global Bobsled Breakmen): Omeoga is a which includes: Mikaela Shiffrin the team started their journey on the stage to tell their story and inspire graduate of the University of (USA), Chloe Kim (USA), Gus snow-less grounds of Houston, athletes all over the world to follow Minnesota where she was a sprinter Kenworthy (USA), Hilary Knight Texas, in a wooden sled they nick- their dreams and never give up.” for the university’s track and field (USA), Oksana Masters (USA), named ‘The Maeflower.’ Once the The athleticism and determina- Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga team, competing in the 100m and Mark McMorris (Canada), Lee team set their sights on the Olympic tion of each member of the Nigerian ble, as they push to rewrite history * Seun Adigun (Nigeria, Bobsled 200m races. The Olympic Winter Sang-Hwa (South Korea), Kamil Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Women’s Bobsled Team is palpa- in their sport: Driver): Adigun represented Games in 2018 will be the first time Stoch (Poland) and others.

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