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Michelle Howard Becomes Navy's Volume 27 No. 36 Jacksonville, Florida July 10-16, 2014 First Female Four-star Admiral The U.S. Navy has promoted Vice Adm. Michelle All Students Benefit Howard to admiral, making her the first female four- star officer in the Navy's 236-year-history, the White House aoounced. from Minority Teachers Howard, who was the first African-American By Freddie Allen rooms with culturally relevant woman to command a Navy ship, will become vice (NNPA) – Despite the cry from experiences and examples, setting chief of naval operations, according to her online people of color for more teachers high academic expectations, devel- Navy biography. who look like them, both Whites oping trusting student-teacher rela- "Her historic career is taking a next step today," and Blacks benefit from a more tionships, and serving as cultural White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. diverse teaching force, according to and linguistic resources—as well as Howard's promotion comes nearly six years after Army Gen. Ann E. a study by Center of American advocates, mentors, and liaisons— Dunwoody became the U.S. military's first female four-star officer. Progress. for students’ families and commu- Howard, a 1982 graduate of the Naval Academy, made history when she “… A study of the relationship nities.” commanded the amphibious dock landing ship Rushmore in 1999, Earnest between the presence of African A study titled, “Teacher Diversity said. American teachers in schools and Revisited” reported in May 2014 African American students’ access that learning from and networking to equal education in schools found with a multicultural teaching staff Former Louis Vuitton Employee that fewer African Americans were is also important for preparing Shown above at the awards ceremony (L-R) is Walette Stanford, placed in special-education classes, White students for a workforce and Jacksonville Human Rights Commission chair, Mayor Alvin Brown, Suing Brand Over Racial Comments suspended, or expelled when they society where they will no longer Mary Ann Pearson, Patricia Pearson and Rutledge Pearson, Jr. Louis Vuitton is in hot water for racist remarks reportedly made by a for- had more teachers of color, and that make up the majority. mer manager at the brand's shop inside a London department store. more African American students CAP researchers said that male Former Louis Vuitton employee Oliver Koffi is reportedly suing the lux- City Tributes 50th Anniversary were placed in gifted and talented teachers of color are more than ury label for racial discrimination and harassment, Fashionista reported. programs and graduated from high twice as likely to ditch the class- According to Koffi, a store manager told an African employee that "black of 1964 Civil Rights Acts school,” stated the report. room for another career than female people are slaves who eat dirt off the floor" in a "cold and serious" manner, Teachers of color also have, “an teachers of color. which created a "hostile and intimidating" work environment. The manag- City leaders and elected officials poignantly about the country’s affinity for infusing their class- Continued on page 3 er later told Koffi that the statement was a joke. joined came together in City struggles with civil rights through According to reports, this manager, who no longer works at the store, had Council Chambers to commemo- its 238 year history. He reflected on a history of making racist comments. rate the 50th anniversary of the the challenging past of the nation Solomon-Nowan Nuptials Koffi reportedly recorded the manager making some of these comments. signing of the Civil Rights Act of and its struggles to reach the "He went on a rant about black people and other races and religions. He 1964. Founders ideals of “liberty and jus- jumped from subject to subject, making comments about other races and The keynote speaker of the tice for all.” Judge Davis reflected religions. He made comments about Barack Obama. All of his comments evening was U.S. District Court on brave individuals both national- were derogatory and a clear illustration of his prejudices towards other races Judge Brian J. Davis who spoke ly and locally - Continued on page 3 and religions," Koffi said. Newspaper headline calls Obama ‘The N***er in the White House’ “The N*gger in the White House” that’s the headline for a recent articled published in the WestView News, a newspaper servicing residents of New York’s Lower West Side. The racially insensitive headline was in reference to President Obama and is printed above an opinion piece written by author and journalist James Lincoln Collier. In the article, Collier actually writes in support of Obama and calls out far-right voters who “hate Obama because he is black.” “The simple truth is that there is still in America an irreducible measure of racism,” Collier writes. “America’s increasing tolerance of far-right opinion has made racism more acceptable,” he adds. However, many readers thought the headline was a cheap and vulgar way Mr. and Mrs Josephus Nowan to bring shock value to a story and criticized the author and editor for pub- As the sun rose on Monday, July 7, at 6:30 a.m., in front of family and lishing such an offensive headline. friends, Josephus Nowan and Miriam Solomon married at Stockton Park In a statement released by the publication’s editor/publisher George and spoke vows of trust. Josephus and Miriam meet through a mutual Capsis, Collier “wanted to use the word” to “shock us into accepting that friend and began chatting online and eventfully became friends and next - The Ritz Theatre and there are people who believe and use this outrageous word,” according to Remembering Freedom Summer came marriage. With a combined family of 4 children, Josephus and the New York Post. Museum presented “Remembering Freedom Summer,” a conversation Miriam look forward to many years of wedding bliss. Josephus is an U.S. with Charles E. Cobb, Jr. and Rodney L. Hurst. On the 50th Anniversary Army Sergeant, while Miriam is continuing her studies at the University of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, two long time activists and of North Florida as she completes her Bachelor of Arts Degree. By sunset The 4th of July Weekend Produced 82 authors shared stories from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement. Josephus deployment took him to Korea for one year where he will await The historians and storytellers reflected on this pivotal time in our nation’s his bride’s arrival. Parents of the groom Paul and Linda Nowon beamed Shootings and 16 deaths in Chicago history followed by a Q&A from the audience. Shown above is Dr. Jim with pride as the bride’s parents, Denise Connor and Albert James, wel- The grim news about gun violence in Chicago over the Fourth of July Crooks with Rodney Hurst. comed their new son. R. Silver photo weekend — 82 shootings and 16 deaths — has stunned the nation. But it has also caused another round of sober reflection among residents of the nation’s third largest city, who contend that more must be done to stem the violence. Students Ball It Out for the Homeless Rahm Emanuel, Chicago’s mayor, promptly called for an end to gun vio- Mayor Alvin Brown, lence, saying there was a need for better policing, improved education, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti, State stricter gun laws and for “building a sense of community” to address the Representative Reggie Fullwood city’s gun violence. and Pat Garaghty, the Chairman and But many in the city, which has seen its share of violent weekends year CEO of Florida Blue recently after year, insist that the problem is complex and that it should be joined a star studded team of City approached in a number of ways. They add that carnage-filled weekends Councilmen and civic and business further demoralized a public that has grown frightened and dismayed by liv- leaders for a fierce match up against ing in a city with high rates of violence. student athletes. However, despite Chicago has developed a national reputation for urban violence, the result a string of 3 point shots from of gang activities and drug-related attacks. The violence of the Fourth of Charles Griggs (Health July weekend represents the highest level of gun violence so far this year, Department) the teenage All Stars the Chicago Tribune reported. rallied to a 64-61 victory! The Malcolm London, a 21-year-old poet and teaching artist with Young teams came together to help the I'm Chicago Authors, was less reluctant to assign blame to officials in power, A Star Foundation raise funds and specifically the city’s mayor. awareness for the 1,900 homeless “I’m 21 and I fear not only the people students in Duval County Public who live around us, but I’m also afraid of Schools. the people who are supposed to be pro- Sheriff Rutherford, Councilmen The I’m A star Teams following the game tecting us,” London said. “I’ve come to Reggie Brown, Doyle Carter, Bill This year NBA Hall of Famer Artis the students and almost pulled it Students were selected by the the conclusion that more gun control Gulliford and Supervisor of Gilmore and Rev. Clifford Johnson out. Members of the Jacksonville school system and represented doesn’t eliminate gun violence. I’m more Elections Jerry Holland fought hard came on to assist the students. Giants were on hand along with schools throughout the district. interested in bringing jobs ... community to keep up with the energetic teens. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti was Leon Baxton, Communities In This year's student team included centers, youth programs.” For the second year Larry Roziers looking for friendly revenge against Schools, to assist in the event. male and female athletes. coached the victorious Allstar team. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 10-16, 2014 Student Loan Debt Reduces Lifetime Wealth Black Women in Good by Charlene Cromwell outstanding student debt will lead to Lost lifetime wealth, according to won’t just be felt by the nearly 39 A new research report on Amer- a total lifetime loss of $4 trillion for the report, will reduce two-thirds of million Americans who currently Shape for Loan Approval ica’s still-growing student loan debt affected households. retirement savings by $134,000 with have student loans. The drag of stu- found that its financial effects can “Though a college education re- the remaining third being lost from dent loans on indebted households’ African-American women, who have long complained of the negative last a lifetime. According to Demos, mains the surest path to a middle- lower accumulations in home equity. purchasing power and ability to save impact of predatory lending, appear to be coveted candidates when it a national, nonpartisan public policy class life, evidence has begun to Demos attributes these wealth losses will slow an already-sluggish growth comes to getting loans, according to a study by researchers at the Uni- organization, 39 million Americans mount that student debt may be far to loan repayments and the amount of for the entire U.S. economy,” the re- versity of Iowa. have used student loans to fund col- more detrimental to financial futures time required for repay them in full port stated. “If we wish to avoid this The study, called "Status Effects in Lending Markets: The Importance lege education. An education debt of than once thought, particularly for have on savings and delays in buying fate, we need to take immediate ac- of Gender and Race," indicates that lenders perceive African-American $53,000 will lead to a $208,000 life- those with the highest levels of debt: a first home. tion to both reduce the burden of ex- women as favorably as they do white males. Lenders, the report says, time loss of wealth. If current stu- students of color and students from Further, the report warns of the isting student debt and prevent future are inclined to lend Black women sums equal to what they would lend dent borrowing trends continue, low-income families,” states the re- risks that spiraling student loan debt debt from piling up even higher.” white men. student debt will reach $2 trillion by port titled, At What Cost: How Stu- has on the nation’s economy. Other key findings show: “The reason: African-American females are generally perceived as sin- 2025. Additionally, a $1 trillion in dent Debt Reduces Lifetime Wealth. “Student debt’s financial impact •Nearly 80 percent of Black stu- gle mothers who are industrious and hardwork- dents in the class of 2008 graduated ing,” the report states. with student debt averaging $28,692, The study is based on past re- while student debt for White gradu- search suggesting that lend- Have You Fallen Victim ates occurred with 65.6 percent and ing markets tend to work at a reduced debt load of $24,692; against certain groups. •Approximately 75 percent of stu- “Evidence shows that dents earning Bachelor’s degrees disparities in funding to Debt Collectors? from families earning less than outcomes are partially $60,000 incurred debt; by compari- due to the actions of or −repeatedly use son, students earning the same de- lenders,” Harkness said. the phone to annoy gree from families earning more than “I wanted to know what someone. $100,000 incurred debt at a rate of 45 borrower characteristics False statements. percent; lenders were picking up on.” Debt collectors •Students enrolled in private for- The report's results are particularly may not lie when profit schools incurred the greatest striking because Black women have long complained of being at the bot- they are trying to average debt at $33,050; followed by tom of the list of desirable prospects for lenders. Predatory lending and collect a debt. For private, non-profit schools with an discrimination have been the focus of years of complaints from Black example, they may average of $27,650 in debt; women and men on lending practices. not: •The lowest student debt was in- Harkness said she decided to test her theory by assembling hundreds −falsely claim that curred at public universities with an of undergraduate students and alumni from West Coast universities, they are attorneys or average of $20,200. some of whom were in the banking or financial industries. Harkness then government repre- Debbie Goldstein, executive vice- gave the participants a hypothetical $1,000 and asked them to look at sentatives; president with the Center for Respon- fictional loan applications and determine how much money to loan. The −falsely claim that sible Lending said, “This rising gender, race and education of applicants varied, but their financial profile you have committed burden on American young people was the same. a crime; impairs their ability to build wealth The report indicated that education factored prominently into how −falsely represent through savings, homeownership or lenders viewed borrowers and thus their decision to lend. However, “It For the first time ever, it is likely though she is not married, the buyer that they operate or work for a credit other investments in their financial didn’t wipe out the impact of gender and race,” Harkness said. She added that debt collectors and credit bu- claimed to have served Joanna’s hus- reporting company; future. The problem is particularly that some cultural stereotypes consistently influenced how much money reaus may be subject to federal su- band. In another, the buyer claimed −misrepresent the amount you serious for students of color and also the study participants were willing to lend. pervision. to have served her in person, describ- owe; for those who attend for-profit col- For example, African-American men were viewed as least competent The Consumer Financial Protec- ing her as white, though she is −indicate that papers they send you leges, which leave students with and received the least amount of funding, followed by white women. tion Bureau proposed a rule on African-American. In another, the are legal forms if they aren’t; or much larger debts and a higher risk Thursday that would allow the organ- buyer claimed to serve her at a loca- −indicate that papers they send to of default.” ization to oversee the nation’s largest tion she has never lived. In response, you aren’t legal forms if they are. debt collectors and consumer report- the buyers obtained automatic “de- Debt collectors also are prohib- ing agencies, such as Equifax, Exper- fault” judgments against her in all ited from saying that: ian and TransUnion, who, until now, three lawsuits, according to the non- −you will be arrested if you don’t have largely evaded federal scrutiny. profit New Yorkers for Responsible pay your debt; “Our proposed rule would mean Lending. −they’ll seize, garnish, attach, or IF YOU’RE FACING that those debt collectors and credit The new CFPB plan will seek to sell your property or wages unless reporting agencies that qualify as eliminate cases, like these, of wrong- they are permitted by law to take the larger participants are subject to the doing. The power to oversee non- action and intend to do so; or FORECLOSURE, same supervision process that we banks was the main component of −legal action will be taken against apply to the banks,” Richard Cor- the CFPB’s new design and they you, if doing so would be illegal or if dray, the new director of the bureau, have already put some of their power they don’t intend to take the action. TALK TO YOUR said in a statement. to use as hearings on payday lending Debt collectors may not: The CFPB estimated that under the and plans to propose new rules for −give false credit information proposed rule, they would oversee mortgage servicers have already been about you to anyone, including a about 175 firms that account for convened. GRANDMA SECOND. credit reporting company; IF YOU’RE FACING about 63 percent of the debt collected The proposal to oversee debt col- −send you anything that looks like from consumers each year. lectors and reporting agencies now an official document from a court or The news comes in light of the fact enters a 60-day comment period. The government agency if it isn’t; or FORECLOSURE, that for years, collection agencies bureau expects to finalize the rule by −use a false company name. have been accused of targeting July, the two-year anniversary of the Unfair practices. Debt collectors CALL THE African-Americans agency’s creation. may not engage in unfair practices TALK TO YOUR In 2010, Allen Jones, a Black man According to the FTC, the follow- when they try to collect a debt. For from Texas, was awarded a $1.5 mil- ing are practices that are off-limits example, they may not: lion settlement after a debt collector for debt collectors: HOPEGRANDMA HOTLINE SECOND. FIRST −try to collect any interest, fee, or allegedly left him racially charged Harassment. Debt collectors may other charge on top of the amount messages, including one in which the not harass, oppress, or abuse you you owe unless the contract that cre- collector told Jones to "go pick some or any third parties they contact. AT 888-995-HOPE. ated your debt — or your state law [expletive] cotton fields." For example, they may not: — allows the charge; CALL THE Additionally, debt buyers have −use threats of violence or harm; −deposit a post-dated check early; often failed to notify African-Ameri- −publish a list of names of people −take or threaten to take your prop- cans that they are being sued. Joanna who refuse to pay their debts (but erty unless it can be done legally; or HOPE HOTLINE FIRST D., a single mother of Buffalo, New they can give this information to the −contact you by postcard. York, for example, was sued by debt credit reporting companies); buyers three times. 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July 10-16, 2014 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Newly Opened Business Helps Seniors Stay at Home to the eagerly awaiting audience of Aging Services Management at family, friends and colleagues who the University of North Florida. attended. “We’re honored that Beverly Sensi-Care Services, Inc. is Davis has chosen to grow her new addressing a growing need in the business at Beaver Street aging population of Northeast Enterprise Center,” said Executive Florida. “There are too many peo- Director Jackie Perry. “Sensi-Care ple being placed in nursing facili- Services, Inc. is just the type of ties when they would be happier far-sighted company we want to and healthier living in their own see more of in this community. By homes. 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Pictured left to right at the event are Adillah Sharif, Imam Umar Sharif, Brother Irving X, Minister Mark X, Professor Griff and Zaza Ali R.Silver photo Legendary Conscious Rapper Professor Griff of Public Enemy Addresses Jacksonville Audience On Sunday June 30th Masjid Al- Her concerns were very real. topics included, the “Origin of the Salaam held a lecture series with “Our youth need to aspire to Christian Religion”, “Caesar’s Zaza Ali and Professor Griff of the become scientist, finding solutions Messiah”, “The Invention of popular 80s conscious rap group to correct environmental damage. Christ”, the Flavians creation of the Public Enemy. We are living near toxicants, Christian Religion and more. Zaza Ali is a soon to be published asbestos, and more,” she said. According to Griff, “Naga’s are author of a book titled “Black A survey revealed over 96% of the Black Gods and we have gone Matters”. A powerful speaker and African Americans living in these from Naga to Niggers and Blacks. analyst, she addressed issues such polluted areas are affected by expo- Educating ourselves can transform as genetically modified foods, envi- sure to lead.” our egos into a higher being. To ronmental racism and chemtrials. Professor Griff’s jaw dropping know thyself is to know God.” Senators Cory Booker and Rand Paul Introduce Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) Bill Piper, director of national mation." and Rand Paul (R-KY), will intro- affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance. - Ban solitary confinement of duce the REDEEM Act, ground- “Voters want reform and smart juvenile inmates except "in the breaking bipartisan legislation that elected officials know that. This most extreme circumstances." makes it easier for formerly incar- legislation is good policy and good The U.S. has almost five percent cerated individuals to reintegrate politics.” of the world’s population, but near- Black Arkansas Woman Named Oldest American into society and provides greater According to an analysis by ly 25% of the world’s prisoners. It rights to juvenile offenders. The NJ.Com, the REDEEM ACT incarcerates more of its citizens in For her 116th birthday, a south Arkansas woman celebrated with a party, cake and a new title. According to the amendment comes on the heels of would, among other things: both per capita and absolute terms Gerontology Research Group, Gertrude Weaver is now officially the oldest confirmed living American and the an amendment offered several - Repeal the ban on federal wel- than China, North Korea, Russia or second-oldest person in the world. weeks ago by Senators Booker and fare benefits for those convicted of any other country in the world. The "Most people want to know, 'Well, can she talk?'” said Vicki Vaughan, a staff member at Weaver’s nursing Paul that would prohibit the Drug drug violations. per capita incarceration of young home. "Her health is starting to decline a little bit this year — I can tell a difference from last year, but she still Enforcement Administration - Provide states with incentives to black men exceeds that of South is up and gets out of the room and comes to all of her meals, comes to activities. She'll laugh and smile and clap." (DEA) from arresting and prosecut- raise the age of criminal responsi- Africa under Apartheid. A signifi- The research group, which consults with the Guinness Book of World Records, determined Weaver’s age by ing people in compliance with their bility when suspects are automati- cant portion, more than half in the analyzing U.S. Census records. A 1900 Census listed Weaver as 2 years old, putting her birthday in 1898, the state medical marijuana laws. cally tried as adults to 18. Under the federal system, are there for drug research group’s database administrator Robert Young told AP. Senator Paul also has a bill with bill, states that set it at 18 would get offenses. Once released formerly Weaver revealed that “trusting in the Lord, hard work and loving everybody” are the top three factors for her Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) that an advantage in applying for incarcerated individuals can legally longevity. would provide federal judges more Community Oriented Policing be discriminated against in employ- "You have to follow God. Don't follow anyone else," she told the Camden News this week. "Be obedient and discretion in sentencing. A biparti- Services grants. ment and housing, and in some follow the laws and don't worry about anything. I've followed him for many, many years and I ain't tired." san bill reforming mandatory mini- - Automatically expunge criminal cases can be prohibited from voting As for the world title, Japan’s 116-year-old Misao Okawa currently holds the number one spot. mums introduced by Senators Mike records for children under 15 who for life. "Normally, 116 would be old enough to be the world's oldest person," Young said. "There's kind of heavy com- Lee (R-UT) and Richard Durbin have been convicted of non-violent “The war on drugs is filling U.S. petition at the moment." (D-IL) has already passed the crimes, and seal the records of prisons with nonviolent offenders,” Senate Judiciary Committee and is those 15 to 17, meaning offenders said Piper. “As our country moves awaiting floor action. could lawfully claim they do not towards legalizing and regulating Lakeside Nursing Named One of Nations’ Best “The fact that two young and ris- exist. marijuana and rolling back punitive ing stars of both parties, both - Create the "first broad-based sentencing it is important to Lakeside Nursing and rumored to be considering future federal path" for adults to petition expunge people’s records, remove Rehabilitation Center set off fire- White House runs, are so passion- to seal criminal records, and allow the barriers they face, and reinte- works a day before the official 4th ately embracing criminal justice employers who request FBI back- grate them back into society” of July holiday with an open house reform shows how politically popu- ground checks of applicants to see to celebrate the residents and their lar these issues have become,” said only "relevant and accurate infor- facility remodeling and improve- ments. Executive Director Connie Bend introduced the staff members, City Tributes 1964 Civil Rights Acts while President of the Lakeside Family Council Claude Simmons Continued from page 1 proclamation also acknowledged selves to carry their spirit forward remarked, “We are proud to who stood up to injustice and the founding of the JHRC in 1967 to make an even better America, an announce that we are featured in the fought for civil rights for African and its role in continuing the fight even better Jacksonville.” U.S. News and World report as one Americans, culminating in the land- for civil and equal rights for all. Awards were presented to of America’s Best Nursing homes.” mark 1964 legislation. JHRC Chair Walette Stanford Jacksonville NAACP President Over the past few months, the The program, sponsored by the accepted the proclamation from the Isaiah Rumlin and Rodney Hurst, facility has undergone many reno- Jacksonville Human Rights mayor on the JHRC’s behalf. former Youth Council president of vations including landscaping, Commission (JHRC), included “The Civil Rights Act changed the Jacksonville NAACP. architectural enhancements, wood musical performances by Psalmist our nation and our city,” said Mayor Posthumous awards were received flooring, and interior decorating. Cheryl Harris and a video featuring Brown. “Even though we now live by the families of Rutledge The restaurant style dining area a photo montage of iconic images in an America that’s more true to its Pearson, former state president of is now enhanced with lowered ceil- from the civil rights era. promise of equal opportunity, our the NAACP, and William H. ings, fine art work, soothing music Mayor Alvin Brown presented a civil rights struggle is not over. As Maness, former Fourth Judicial and a warm-burning fireplace creat- Shown above standing are staff members Vera Moorey, Debra Brown, proclamation recognizing July 2, we remember all those who fought Circuit Judge, who were honored ing the ambience of the New Chantel Spicer and Claude Simmons. Sitting is residents John Thorpe 1964 as an important and pivotal tirelessly against injustice 50 years for their contributions in the strug- Lakeside Bistro. and Lorraine Tooks, Residence Council VP. R.Silver photo date in United States history. The ago, we must also commit our- gle for civil rights. All Students Benefit from Minority Teachers Continued from page 1 native-certification programs.” candidate expectations—indeed, to color. Those that do not address The CAP report said that effec- for the majority of all teachers. Black male teachers also told Researchers also proposed higher marry the call for quality and diver- these barriers—by, for example, tive teachers play a pivotal role in Only 2 percent of all teachers are researchers that feelings of isolation benchmarks for teacher-training sity,” stated the report. “Improved supporting high-quality teaching producing high performance stu- Black men, underscoring the pauci- or being the only Black male on the programs. preparation will go a long way and reforming school conditions— dents, and conversely that less ty of Black male role models in faculty increased their, “desire to The CAP report also cited the toward minimizing the number of will continue to face high turnover, experienced teachers often con- U.S. public schools. leave their current schools.” When Education Department’s recruit- new teachers that enter our schools destabilized faculties, and unsatis- tribute to achievement gaps A 2014 report by the Children’s male minority teachers get certified ment campaign aimed at preparing ill-equipped and quickly exit factory student achievement lev- between Whites and non-Whites. Defense Fund said that more than in their main subject, they “are only 80,000 Black teachers for class- through the revolving door.” els,” the report stated. Minorities account for nearly half 80 percent of Black students can’t half as likely to leave the field as rooms across the country by 2015 The report concluded that policy- “Communities of color must advo- of the students in public schools in read at grade level and in 2010 less are other teachers.” to provide students not only with makers needed to shift their focus to cate for effective teaching and the United States, but less than 20 than 70 percent were graduating In an effort to address the lack of high-quality educational experi- retaining effective minority teach- encourage their children to prepare percent of teachers are non-White. from high school in four years. minority teachers and to retain the ences, but also to present them with ers, while supporting the efforts of to enter a rigorous and demanding According to a 2011 study by The Black students also received 1 in 6 ones currently in our nation’s class- role models with a variety of cultur- minority professionals seeking to profession.” National Center for Education out-of-school suspensions, com- rooms, CAP report suggested states al experiences, as well. enter the field. The report calls for “access to not Information (NCEI), more than 80 pared to their White peers who should “develop innovative “There is a need for more “States and school districts have only high-quality education oppor- percent of teachers are White and received 1 in 20 out-of-school sus- approaches to teacher preparation teacher-preparation programs to the power to remove barriers to the tunities, but also a high-quality and less than 10 percent are Black. At pensions. in both university-based and alter- embrace calls for higher quality and retention and success of teachers of an equally diverse teaching force.” 70 percent, White females account Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 10-16, 2014

by George C urry City Chronicles Democrats ‘Ain’t Loyal’ By George E. Curry Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Rep. Reggie Fullwood Rev. Jamal Bryant of Baltimore was widely criticized recently for quoting a line from a popular Chris Brown’s song: “Hoes Ain’t Loyal.” Bryant could have avoided controversy – and been on point – if he had instead said, “Democrats ain’t loyal.” They ain’t, to borrow the vernacular. New Study Shows that Locking Up Juveniles Although people of color comprised 45 percent of Democratic voters in 2012, less than 2 percent of the $1.1 billion collected over a 4-year period by the three primary Democratic fundraising committees went to people of color Likely Makes Them Adult Criminals – defined as U.S. residents who are African American, Latino, Asian “The challenge of social justice tive people, places and activities is adult court system. the cost, serving three to four times American or Pacific Islander, or Native American – according to the “2014 is to evoke a sense of community what leads to good long-term out- We have to promote community as many young offenders. Fannie Lou Hamer Report” by PowerPAC+, a national advocacy organization that we need to make our nation a comes. Kids can't access these sup- programs that provide family thera- The report cites the John Jay that helps elect progressives to office by building on the political power of the better place, just as we make it a ports in isolation." py, individualized mental health College of Criminal Justice multiracial majority in America. safer place,” said Marian Wright Here’s a reality of life - all kids services, substance abuse treat- Research and Evaluation Center, Actually, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) figures are even small- Edelman. make mistakes, but in the past we ment, and anger management class- which found that of 3,523 high-risk er than reported because the study counted any firm that had a person of color And that is the essential chal- have treated too many of our young es for young offenders. Experts say youth living at home and supported as a principal owner, not the more commonly accepted definition requiring lenge we face as we deal with juve- men and women like they were these options are criticalbecause by an intensive community-based that they be the majority owner. nile offenders – how do we punish incapable of being reformed. they keep youth offenders where program nationwide, 86 percent The research was compiled from Federal Election Commission reports and reform without pushing youth If we are going to help our chil- they're most likely to find support. remained arrest-free while in the filed by the three largest Democratic fundraising committees: the National towards a path of chronic crime as dren, we have to have fewer stu- James Baldwin said it best, program. Democratic Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee adults. dents arrested at school for non- “Children have never been good at I realize that the flip side of this and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. It is an issue that many have violent offenses. We also have to listening to their elders, but they coin is that some repeat and/or vio- “Even amidst the massive infusion of ‘outside’ money, the Democratic devoted their lives to studying, and actually use the civil citation alter- have never failed to imitate them.” lent offenders have received multi- Party remains the largest source of funds for Democrats seeking office (other most experts agree that locking native and other community-based In other words, by placing so many ple chances and should be treated than the Presidency ). Each cycle, the juveniles up versus diverting them options to incarceration. youth in the adult system, we are as adults. Well, there certainly are Party takes in hundreds of millions of dollars and uses these funds to pro- to reform programs is bad for the Advocates for Smart Juvenile essentially creating Frankenstein’s those people, but they don’t make vide the national electoral infrastructure and support those of the states,” the youth offender, and the overall Justice reform want to focus more monster. up the majority of the population of report stated. community. on prevention and rehabilitation; The Safely Home report argues kids that I am talking about. It explained, “While most of the media attention falls on the mega-donors A study released last week called and also on intervening at the first that removing kids from their com- We know the issue – now we who make significant financial contributions to the Democratic Party, in the “Safely Home," argues that the sign of trouble, providing services munities may lessen "any per- need the political and community aggregate, small donors actually contribute more to the Party’s finances than deeper kids go into the juvenile jus- to deal with the underlying issues ceived immediate risk to the pub- will to refocus our efforts on do the mega-donors. Indeed, donors who made contributions of less than tice system and the higher the level that lead to young people offend- lic," but that incarceration doesn't reforming our youth who make $200 provided a full third of the Party’s financial resources over the past two of security in which they're ing. change the course of their lives. mistakes versus the system auto- cycles, having donated over $371,345,529.” detained – the less likely it is that And sending troubled kids to "Risk factors that make youth matically dropping the hammer on According to the report, “Well over half a billion dollars was spent on these they will ever be rehabilitated. adult prisons is not the answer. We vulnerable to incarceration cannot every kid it can. consultants over the past two election cycles, an amount that represents According to the Youth have to figure out a way to stop our be eliminated through incarcera- In the words of Judge William approximately half of the funds raised and disbursed by the Party.” Advocate Programs’ Policy and children from being transferred tion," the report says. "In fact, Hibbler, “Children don’t stop being But few of those dollars found their way to people of color. Advocacy Center study, into the adult system. Florida is a many of the environmental and children when they commit a Overall, of 285 firms receiving disbursements from the Democratic Party "Institutions provide virtually none unique state in so many ways – social factors that contribute to crime.” in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles, only 14 – or 4.9 percent – were MBE of the supports the community some good and some bad. youth incarceration get worse, not Signing off from the Duval firms. Five of the MBEs were polling firms, three provided communications can… youth need to learn how to While the trend nationally has better, with incarceration." County Juvenile Detention Center, services and six provided political strategy services or IT. function and make good decisions been to promote alternative meth- And diversion programs save Reggie Fullwood Among the 14 firms, four of them received 87 percent of all dollars dis- within the community, and having ods of punishment, Florida leads cities and states money.Generally, bursed to MBEs. They were, in order, Peter D. Hart Research Associates, the support of caring, competent the nation and Duval County leads youth reform programs can deliver Inc., $2,206,772.50 (25 percent of all MBE Research, dollars); SKD adults and access to safe and posi- the state in sending youth to the the same services for a fraction of Knickerbocker, $2,138,671 (24 percent); Brilliant Corners Research, Inc., $1,908,369.26 (22 percent) and Thoughtworks ($1,328,464.92). Peter D. Hart, whose firm received the most MBE dollars, is a White male. Unfinished Business: 50 Years Yet, highly-respected Black pollster Although people of color Ronald L. Lester received only comprised 45 percent of $45,670.00 from the Democratic Party, according to the report. Brilliant Democratic voters in 2012, After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Corners, headed by Cornel Belcher, an less than 2 percent of the By Marc H. Morial right to vote and paved the way for roots, to carry it over the finish line. to about 27% today; child poverty African American, was third among $1.1 billion collected over a NNPA Columnist another historic achievement one Despite extreme opposition, espe- similarly has dipped from 67% to MBEs with $1.9 million. Dewey Square 4-year period by the three “The purpose of the law is sim- year later – the Voting Rights Act of cially from his former southern about 40%. Those numbers still are Group, with Minyon Moore, African primary Democratic ple…those who are equal before 1965. Congressional allies, President glaring, however. And the gap in American, and Maria Cardona, a Latina, God shall now also be equal in the Momentum for the legislation Johnson successfully navigated the overall wealth is more than 5-to-1 on its team received only $81,054.73, or fundraising committees went polling booths, in the classrooms, picked up following the 1963 bill’s passage. He signed it into law between whites and blacks…” 0.9 percent of MBE dollars. to people of color – defined in the factories, and in hotels, March on Washington where Dr. surrounded by Dr. King, Whitney Perhaps the most visible demon- Among the study’s recommendations: as U.S. residents who are restaurants, movie theaters, and Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Young and a multi-racial group of stration of the progress we have Conduct a disparity study to diagnose African American, Latino, other places that provide service to National Urban League’s Whitney civil rights activists. made over the past 50 years is the the problem; Asian American or the public.” – President Lyndon B. M. Young, along with 250,000 It was only 50 years ago that it 2008 election and the 2012 reelec- Set goals for diversifying contract Johnson, July 2, 1964 activists and citizens, gathered to was legal in some states to deny tion of Barack Obama as America’s awards; Pacific Islander, or July 2 marked the 50th anniver- demand “Jobs and Freedom” for Blacks the right to eat in the same first Black president. But even that Make a plan to increase access and Native American sary of President Lyndon Johnson’s people of all races who were locked restaurants as whites, to sit in the achievement has been met with a capacity and signing of the landmark Civil out, left out, and disenfranchised. same movie theaters or even to backlash, as right wing voter sup- Measure progress and hold decision-makers accountable. Rights Act of 1964 that outlawed President Kennedy, a apply for the same jobs. pression efforts have risen since In 2014, the Democratic Party has no credible excuse for such poor per- discrimination and segregation Massachusetts liberal, introduced Thankfully, that is no longer true President Obama first took office formance. Even with an exaggerated definition of what constitutes a Minority based on race, color, religion, sex the bill in June of 1963, just five anywhere in America. We have also and the United States Supreme Business Enterprise, Democrats fall short. or national origin. First introduced months before his assassination. It seen other gains, including a rising Court essentially gutted the Voting “… Today’s voter looks quite different from the model voter of even 50 by President John F. Kennedy was up to his appointed successor, Black middle class and an increase Rights Act of 1965 last year. years ago who was much more likely to be male, have a job with a union that shortly before his 1963 assassina- Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, in African American high school Obviously, 50 years after the pas- afforded him time off to vote during the work day, and have access to an array tion, the Civil Rights Act also a former United States Senator graduation rates. However, there is sage of the Civil Rights Act, our of news sources that offered some semblance of balanced reporting on the offered greater protections for the from Texas with deep southern still a wide opportunity gap in work is not yet done. candidates and their positions, among other things,” the report stated. “Today, America. As we noted last week in our women, especially those not married, form a core part of the Democratic According to a recent statement in support of the Voting Party’s base, as do Voters of Color. To put it bluntly, these voters are already USA Today article, “In Rights Amendment Act now before the largest constituencies within our Party, and their influence will only almost every economic Congress, “The National Urban increase over the coming decades.” category, blacks have League believes there is no better Diversifying spending with Black vendors, Black media and African been gaining, but not by and fitting tribute to the men and Americans who offer professional services does not detract from the Party’s enough. Median family women who 50 years ago fought overall goal. income (in inflation- for and died to secure a Civil “…The ultimate goal of these efforts is to win,” the report observed. “And adjusted dollars) is up Rights Act and a Voting Rights Act winning among today’s multiracial and ever evolving electorate requires cul- from $22,000 in 1963 to than to pass the VRAA this year tural competence at its finest.” more than $40,000 before the November mid-term This report should be followed up with others, including an examination of today, still just two- elections. We cannot focus only on spending by Republicans. thirds of the median for a celebration of progress. We must As the report noted, “It is deeply disappointing that we are even having this all Americans. Black also ensure there is a continuation conversation in 2014… If People of Color are smart and talented enough that unemployment remains of the very equality and opportuni- one of them can serve as leader of the free world, then they are certainly smart twice the level of white ty that are at the core of this coun- and talented enough to run political campaigns for Congress, Senate, and the unemployment, similar try’s democratic values.” White House.” to where it was in 1972. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in- The black poverty rate New Orleans, is president and CEO chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service has dropped from more of the National Urban League. (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. than 40% in the 1960s DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- Yes, I’d like to tunities for free expression of ideas. 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FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 8 - 14, 2014 Places second in long jump at Junior Nationals MEAC champ sets school record, earns berth on World Juniors team ™ EUGENE, Ore. - Bethune-Cookman Fisher's previous career high was 7.78m jumper Kenneth Fisher made a huge leap on at the MEAC Championships, allowing him to Saturday (July 5) at historic Hayward Field on earn the conference individual title in the event. the campus of the University of Oregon, both in However, Fisher surpassed that mark twice on his career and for the Wildcat program. Saturday, hitting 7.79m (25-06.75 ft.) in his The freshman surpassed the school record fourth jump of the day as well. %&86SRUWV3KRWRV in the long jump at the USA Track & Field (US- An honorable mention All-American, Fish- LONG JUMPER: Bethune- LEAPING Cookman's Kenneth Fisher $7) -XQLRU&KDPSLRQVKLSVDQGHDUQHGDÀUVW er is just the third Wildcats athlete to represent ever berth to represent team USA. 7HDP 86$ EXW WKH ÀUVW WR PDNH WKH QDWLRQDO INTO ¿QLVKHVVHFRQGDW86$-XQLRU 1DWLRQDOVHDUQVVSRWLQ:RUOG The East Point, Ga. rookie earned second team at the World Juniors. Last summer, then- HISTORY -XQLRUVODWHUWKLVPRQWK place in the long jump event, hitting a career- freshman Tristie Johnson was selected to com- best distance of 7.84m (25-08.75 ft.) on his third pete in the 200 meters and as the anchor on the ST. AUG'S NEW HOOPS COACH; COACH, attempt to register a new program record in the USA 4 x 100m relay at the World University AD OUT AT GRAMBLING; NBA SUMMER event. That key jump also afforded Fisher the Games in Kazan, Russia. In 2008, then-fresh- ULJKW WR EHFRPH WKH ÀUVW %HWKXQH&RRNPDQ man Ronnie Ash competed for Team USA in track athlete to represent Team USA in the In- the 110 meter hurdles at the NACAC Under 23 ternational Association of Athletics Federations Championships in Toluca, Mexico. UNDER THE BANNER (IAAF) World Junior Championships. For the IAAF World Junior Champion- "This is monumental for our vastly growing Kenneth Fisher ships, Fisher will be on familiar ground, com- :+$7 6*2,1*21,1$1'$5281'%/$&.&2//(*(632576 program," B-CU Director of Track & Field and peting at Hayward Field for the third time this Cross Country Donald Cooper said of Fisher's Fisher has been committed from day one to do- year. This event is an international event for ST. AUG'S ELEVATES JOHNSON: accomplishment. Bethune-Cookman won this ing just that. Coach Tyree Price continues to do junior-aged athletes (19 years old or younger on RALEIGH, N.C. - The Saint Augustine's Univer- year's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's an outstanding job as our jumps coach." December 31st of the year of the competition), Outdoor Track & Field Championship for the organized by the International Association of sityDWKOHWLFVGHSDUWPHQWRIÀFLDOO\ "Hats off to both gentlemen for represent- ÀUVWWLPHLQVFKRROKLVWRU\ Athletics Federations. named MarQus Johnson as its ing B-CU in such a fashion," Cooper added. "Whenever we can help cast a positive "We look forward to Fisher continuing the suc- It has been held biennially since 1986. This head men's basketball last week. spotlight on our university, we love it. Kenneth cess of this season at World Juniors.” year's event will run from July 22-27. Johnson was elevated to head coach after two seasons as as- sistant men's basketball coach at Saint Aug's from 2012 to 2014. Prior to returning to SAU, John- BCSP Notes son was head coach of the Cary Morgan State's Ian Chiles on Johnson Invasion, a semi-professional bas- ketball team based in Cary, N.C. Under his guidance, the Washington Wizards Summer League team Invasion was 22-5 in two seasons and won the Continental NORFOLK, Va. – Former Morgan State big man Ian Chiles will play for the Washington Wizards in the Basketball League (CBL) regular season and tournament Las Vegas Summer League. championship. The Invasion was also runner-up in the At 7-2, 260 pounds, Chiles Tobacco Road Basketball League (TRBL). He was previ- blossomed in his senior season ously an assistant coach at Saint Aug's from 2008 to 2010 under head coach Todd Bozeman before heading to the Cary Invasion. and had the best year of his career "He has been a faithful assistant under Coach [Lon- at Morgan State last season. nie] Blow twice and Coach [Tony] Sheals once," said Chiles, a native of Cliffside SAU Athletic Director and legendary Track & Field Head 3DUNV 1- ZDV QDPHG D ÀUVW Coach George Williams. "I think it's time to give him his team all-MEAC performer last season and helped his team earn due and see where he can take the program. I have the - a berth in the tournament champi- BAHAMAS BOUND: +HDGFRDFK/HZLV-DFNVRQ DERYH ZLOOOHDGKLV$OD XWPRVWFRQÀGHQFHLQKLVDELOLW\WROHDG EDPD6WDWH+RUQHWVEDVNHWEDOOWHDPWR1DVVDXLQ$XJXVWIRUWKH 6XPPHU onship game. Johnson is well-known in the Triangle area. A Knight- RI7KXQGHU 7RXUQDPHQW Chiles was one of two play- dale, N.C., native, he was an assistant coach at North Car- HUVLQWKH0($&WRÀQLVKLQWKH scheduled to play their exhibition games during the second week of action. olina Central and Shaw in addition to Saint Augustine's. top ten in scoring (15.6 ppg.), ASU will leave for the Bahamas Aug. 12 and return Aug. 17. They are Johnson has a stellar reputation for developing positive UHERXQGLQJ  USJ  ÀHOG JRDO scheduled to open play against the Providence Storm on Wednesday, Aug. relationships with the student-athletes. percentage (.549) and blocked 13 at 6 p.m. Chiles "I am honored and humbled while also being appre- shots (3.0 bpg.). His 92 blocks On Thursday Aug. 14, ASU will play the Pyramid Food Rockets at 8 ciative of the opportunity that Saint Augustine's University ranked 16th nationally in Div. I. SP7KH+RUQHWVÀQDOH[KLELWLRQJDPHZLOOKDYHWKHPIDFLQJWKH6WUHHW [Interim] President Dr. [Everett B.] Ward and Coach Wil-   +HÀQLVKHGKLVFDUHHUDW0RUJDQ6WDWHZLWKSRLQWVDQG Legends All-Stars on Friday Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. All games will be played at liams have given me," said Johnson. "I will work diligently rebounds. the 2,500-seat Sir Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium in Nassau. and with great passion to take this program to new heights. "We are going to get the chance to play some older guys who have Our goal will be to recruit young men who not only value Morehouse's Darrius Williams added to played the game and understand the game and play at a high level," Jack- the opportunity to play collegiate basketball but also have Orlando Magic squad in Summer League son said. "It is a great opportunity for us because we were so young last year and these guys will have a chance to go out and see how much they a sense of urgency in every aspect of winning. When I say ORLANDO – Former All-SIAC guard and Morehouse standout have improved over the summer before we get into seasonal play." winning, I mean on the court, in the community and, most Darrius Williams was added to NCAA rules allow foreign tours by intercollegiate teams once ev- importantly, in the classroom." the roster of the NBA's Orlando ery four academic years. The other participating NCAA teams are North Johnson was an assistant coach on the SAU men's Magic Pro Summer League team. Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Mississippi, Morehead State, The organization announced last basketball team which captured its second CIAA cham- Northern Arizona, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Portland State, Whitman Col- week its 20-man roster featuring pionship in school history during the 2009-2010 season. lege, Louisiana Tech and Stanford. 11 guards. That squad advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament  ,WKLQNWKLVLVWKHÀUVWWLPHZHDW$ODEDPD6WDWHKDYHKDGDQRSSRU- Williams, a two-time All- and earned a national top 25 ranking. tunity to go over and play (Bahamas)," Jackson said. "Again, we want to SIAC guard, was the Maroon see how much our guys have improved, but we want them to have a good Tigers' leading scorer and top re- time. Some of these guys would not have this opportunity if it were not for JAMES, PRICE OUT AT GRAMBLING: bounder the last two seasons. Last basketball to go and make this trip. So we are excited about what it can Grambling State University interim president Cyn- season, Williams led the SIAC in bring to us." thia Warrick has hit the ground running. scoring (21.8) and minutes played "We are planning on taking in some sights. I think we play late games  2QKHUÀUVWRIÀFLDOGD\LQRI- (36.6) and the team in rebounding so we want the guys to get out and have a real good experience. We are ÀFH The Monroe, Louisiana News (7.0) and assists (3.0). going to try and blend in some tour time as well as getting in some time to Star has reported that athletics direc- For the 2012-13 season, Wil- play basketball. It is going to be a fun trip for everyone." tor Aaron James and men's basket- liams led the league in scoring The Bahamas trip is part of the Global Sports Invitational the Hor- (18.1 ppg) and rebounding (8.5 ball coach Joseph Price have been nets have been involved in the past several years. Along with the trip to rpg). He helped guide Morehouse relieved of their duties. the Bahamas, this year's participation in the Global Sports Invite has ASU Williams to a 20-4 season, which included "I didn't foresee it coming, but traveling to Utah to play in a multi-team tournament hosted by the Utes. tying a school record 14-game win streak. He also played strong safety on I do understand when you change The other teams in the tournament along with ASU and host Utah are Tex- the MHC and was a two-time All-SIAC selection in football. Price president — I've been in the sys- as-Pan American and North Dakota. The tournament will be played Nov. Other black college players on NBA Summer League rosters are for- tem long enough — a lot of times the presidents have the 26-29. mer Norfolk State standout Pendarvis Williams on the Las Vegas Sum- people they want to bring into different positions, and I do mer League squad of the Houston Rockets and Tennessee State product understand that," James told The News-Star Tuesday. and NBA Development League standout Robert Covington on Houston's SWAC announces hiring of Donyale Canada James said he received a letter from the president’s Orlando Summer League roster. Donyale Canada has been named the Associate Commissioner for RIÀFH7XHVGD\PRUQLQJLQGLFDWLQJKHKDGEHHQUHDVVLJQHG Championships/Senior Women’s Administrator for the Southwestern James previously served as a kinesiology professor. Alabama State men's hoops team to play Athletic Conference, Commissioner Duer Sharp announced this week. Canada, previously served as the Associate Commissioner for Wom- Grambling declined comment on the matter and re- in Summer tournament in the Bahamas leased a statement Tuesday evening that didn’t mention en's Basketball Operations for the Mid Ameri- The Alabama State University men's basketball team will be one of can Conference. Canada was the staff liaison to DQ\VSHFLÀFFKDQJHV 14 NCAA programs to play in the "Summer of Thunder 2014" Tournament the Senior Administrator governance body of the "I have started the process of making several strategic held in Nassau. MAC Joint Committee and was primarily respon- changes in my administrative team, which is a customary There are 13 international teams from the Dominican Republic, France sible for all women's basketball operations and the practice in transitions such as this," Warrick said in a state- and Puerto Rico during the foreign tour which is being hosted by the Ba- sport management of men's soccer and track and PHQW7KHVLJQLÀFDQWFKDOOHQJHVIDFLQJ*UDPEOLQJPDNH hamas Basketball Federation and Complete Sports Management, August ÀHOG these decisions even more important, and I am committed 2-25. A native of Texas, Canada also served as Di- to assembling the best talent possible in order to move the "We're very excited and it is a great opportunity to go out and get some rector of Sports Services for Conference USA, University forward." play in for the summer," Alabama State Head Coach Lewis Jackson said. and was responsible for the administration and Canada James, a former Grambling basketball star who played "We want to go out and have some fun and let the kids enjoy themselves, championship oversight for several of C-USA for the Tigers from 1970 to 1974 then went on to the NBA have a good time, play some basketball and it also gives us some time to sports. Canada also spent three years at the Ohio Valley Conference as the get some practice in." IRUÀYH\HDUVVHUYHGDVWKHDWKOHWLFGLUHFWRUVLQFH Assistant Commissioner for Championships and Senior Woman Adminis- "We are looking forward to the trip and want to make it fun, but at the Meanwhile, Price is out after just two seasons at trator. She oversaw the event management of 18 OVC championships and same time we are looking to gel and try to come together as a team." Grambling. Price was 5-52, including an 0-28 season in assisted with the administration and marketing of the OVC Baseball and  $68UHWXUQVHYHU\SOD\HUIURPODVWVHDVRQ VWHDPZKLFKÀQ- Basketball Tournaments. 2013, but he was brought into a tumultuous situation with ished tied for second in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a She also worked six years (2006-12) at the NCAA. Grambling facing stiff APR penalties. The Tigers were 12-6 conference record. The Hornets, who lost in the SWAC Tournament Canada earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, with a specializa- ineligible for the postseason last season, but Price helped VHPLÀQDOVWRHYHQWXDOFKDPSLRQTexas Southern, also played in the post- tion in sport management, from Texas A&M University in 1997. While in increase APR enough to lift the ban for 2014-15. season College Insiders Tournament (CIT) losing to Sam Houston State in College Station, she was a member of the Aggie women's basketball and Sources indicate that current head women's basketball WKHÀUVWURXQG7KHWHDPLVOHGE\WKHEDFNFRXUWWDQGHQRIJamel Waters WUDFN ÀHOGWHDPV,QKHUZRPHQ VEDVNHWEDOOWHDPDGYDQFHGWRWKH coach Patricia Cage Bibbs will be named interim AD. (14.1 ppg.) and DeMarcus Robinson (10.1 ppg.). NCAA "Sweet Sixteen" and she was an NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Track The foreign tour will run over the course of 23 days with the Hornets )LHOGFKDPSLRQVKLSVTXDOLÀHULQDQG Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 10-16, 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 and enjoy a special celebra- Stop! Look! Listen! St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church invites the includes blood pressure checks, vision, dental, glucose and cholesterol tion for Southside Church of God in Christ community to their annual Youth Explosion, Saturday, July 12th, 9:45 a.m. screenings, BMI an domestic violence information. A registered pharmacist 2014 Pastor's Anniversary honoring Bishop 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 Edward Robinson Sr. and Lady Cynthia The Revival will conclude with a three day youth revival Monday through the kids, vendor products and presentations by leading health experts. For Robinson commemorating 35 Years as Pastor Wednesday, July 14-16 at 7 p.m. at the St. Thomas Family Life Center, more information call 210-5393. & First Lady of Southside Church of God in 5863 Moncrief Rd. Come and support our youth! For more information Christ. Festivities will include “Medicine for email [email protected]. Camp Restoration Youth Summer Camp The Soul. .Fun & Laughter Comedy Night”, Saturday, July 12th at 6 p.m. Wear your 70’s Greater Missionary Tabernacle Camp Restoration for Youth Summer Camp (ages 5-15) is June 16th and 90’s clothes and win a door prize best Bishop Edward through August 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the New Life Fellowship dressed. The anniversary event takes place July Baptist “Family & Friends Day” Robinson Sr. A.M.E. Church, 1451 Mount Herman St. The camp will serve hot breakfast 24th through July 27th. The celebration event Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church, 5730 Sawyer St. will cel- and lunch. Activities include academic enhancement, arts and crafts, youth times are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. The ebrate their annual “Family & Friends Day,” Sunday, July 20th at 9:45 a.m. development, crime awareness and bullying, field trips, games, charter Southside Church of God in Christ is located at 2179 Emerson Street. For Reverend J.C. Green and his congregation is inviting everyone to come fel- building (self-respect), sports, exercise activities and more! Hurting more information call 398-1625 or visit www.southsidecogic.com. lowship in the services and the annual Sunday school anniversary. For more Families with Children in Crimes, Inc. 6th Annual Camp. For detailed information call the church at 764-5333. information contact site Director Linda Dayson at 755-9863. Faust Temple Church of God in Summerville Missionary Baptist “Walk in my Shoes” Christ “Women In Ministry” Event Faust Temple Church of God in Christ will celebrate “Women in Flea Market & Men’s Day Festivities Communitywide Shoe Drive Ministry” Sunday, July 20th at 11 a.m. with Co-Pastor and National On Saturday, July 12th, at 11 a.m. the Men of Summerville Missionary Evangelist Jacquelyn Jones as guest speaker, from the Old Ship of Zion Baptist Church, James W. Henry, Pastor will have a fundraiser selling fish, “Walk in my Shoes” is a Communitywide Shoe Drive to collect 3,000 Bags church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Evangelist Jones has traveled exten- chicken and bar-b-q dinners. The open-air flea market will take place of gently worn shoes for needy families. You or your organization can help sively in the states and foreign lands including Africa and the Holy Land, Saturday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events will take place at by collecting at least one plastic bag containing 25 pairs of gently worn preaching the Living Word of God. Evangelist Jones is a preacher, can the church located at 2842 Mars St. For more information call the church shoes per bag. All sizes, styles and color shoes for men, women, boys, girls preach and will preach and carries the living word of god everyone she office at 598-0510. will benefit the Adolescents Choosing Excellence Youth Programs. The goes. Faust Temple Church is located at 3328 Moncrief Rd. Elder Clarence Shoe Drive is July 1st to September 1st. For more information and bag L. Jones, Sr. serves as the pastor. For more information call 353-1418. pick-up call the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at 683-1757 or email [email protected]. Dr. Jeremiah Wright: Christians Should JLOC Call to the Community The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee of the Millions More Movement Inc. (JLOC, MMM Inc.), a non-profit local organization is solic- Work Together, Uplift Black Community iting donation of your excess clothes, shoes, jackets and school supplies. June 13 at the Sheraton Dallas Americans should collectively oper- racist. It talks about seeing things Bring them to 916 N. Myrtle Avenue, between Kings Road and Beaver Hotel, provided churches, pastors ate to end the mass incarceration of from an African-center, not from a Street Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you have any ques- and individuals with resources to Black males, the privatization of Eurocentric point-of-view,” Wright tions or just want to learn more about the Millions More Movement visit enhance their spiritual development prisons and public schools, the dec- said. www.jacksonvilleloc.org or call 240-9133 or email [email protected]. and theological training. imation of the public school system, He stated that, too often, people Wright explained that in the scrip- and gang violence. To emphasize are taught things from a European ture, the Apostle Paul uses an analo- his point, he compared African perspective, but are taught very little Northside Community Involvement gy between the Body of Christ and Americans to a miner’s canary. about other perspectives. He added the human body to indicate that He detailed that long ago, that those who deemed him a racist “Jamboree on Avenue B” Carnival Christians must function as a com- canaries were used in coal mining to only made those assumptions based The Northside Community Involvement Inc. is making it happen at their munity. Just as the body has many detect when toxic gases such as car- on the negative portrayals they’ve 1st “Jamboree on Avenue B” Fundraising Carnival, Saturday, July 26th, 11 parts that work in congruence to bon monoxide, carbon dioxide and seen of him in the media. a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NCI Community Resource Center, 4990 Avenue B. The operate the entire organism, so must methane were in a mine. The gases Conference activities included event will include carnival games, free carwash, garage sale, food, water Christians act jointly to accomplish would kill the bird before affecting worship services, general assem- slides, raffles, health screenings, mini-golf course, dunk tank, bingo, prizes, the goals of the church. the miners. Signs of distress from blies, adult and youth theology Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr. and some good old school music and more! This fantastic event has some- He noted that “unity” did not the bird told minors that conditions classes, dance, mime, and drill team thing for the whole family to enjoy. Religious leader Dr. Jeremiah mean “uniformity,” expressing that were unsafe and that they should presentations, workshops, youth Take a pause for a worthy cause and have some fun!!! For more infor- Wright Jr., the retired pastor of Christians had different spiritual leave. oratorical contests, a gospel choir mation contact Rhynett Chatman at 314-3521. Trinity United Church of Christ in gifts. He also clarified that “diversi- “Every time canaries kill-over concert, the play Mama’s Girls by Chicago and former mentor to ty” did not mean “divisiveness,” from unemployment, every time the award-winning playwright President Barack Obama, urged commenting that Christians, canaries kill-over from a lack of Garret Davis, the First Lady’s Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Hold Christians to unite and work togeth- although varied, were called to work social services, crowding in tene- Fashion Show, and the Praise and er as the Body of Christ, during his in tandem. He further preached that ments, gang violence, [and] every Laughs Christian Comedy show. Family, Friends and Community Day speech at the 108th Annual Session “different” did not mean “defi- time canaries kill-over from educa- Conference attendees also Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church Family, Friends and Community of the National Baptist Congress “A cient,” stating that one Christian’s tional problems, somebody does a explored various attractions around Day Event will take place Saturday July 19th at 10 a.m. with Sr. Pastor W. School of Methods for Christian spiritual gifts were not better than study on the canaries. There’s noth- the city, some of which include the Diamond. The free event will be held at 10325 Interstate Center Dr and is Training.” He also stressed the another’s. ing wrong with the canaries. Fix the African American Museum, The open to the public. This year, Abyssinian’s efforts will provide visitors from importance of people combining Wright later combined the impor- environment. There’s a toxic envi- Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Duval and surrounding counties an opportunity to enjoy an amazing day their efforts to correct the problems tance of working as a community to ronment,” Wright said. the Dallas World Aquarium, the of free food, fun and fellowship in the sun with an array of outdoor activi- affecting the Black community. the uplifting of African Americans. On another note, he clarified that Dallas Arboretum, Six Flags over ties for the entire family. Attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy live His comments reflected the con- “The fact that we have a Black he had no hatred toward Whites, Texas and the AT&T Stadium for entertainment, vendors, give-a-ways, compete for cash prizes and tour ference’s theme, “Equipping Others president isn’t enough,” Wright even though many of his sermons the Dallas Cowboys. Abyssinia’s “New Generation of Excellence” state of the art Youth Center. for the Work of Salvation,” which said. “We should be focused on the and speeches conveyed a consistent Next year’s conference will be in For additional information call the church at 696-1770 or email abyssini- focused on Ephesians 4:11-13. The whole notion of deficit.” theme of Black liberation. Atlanta, Georgia, from June 21 to [email protected] or visit online at www.abyssinia.org. conference, held June 8 through He mentioned that African “Black liberation theology is not June 26.

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African-Americans Twice as Likely to Have Alzheimers Testing But o Treatment or other Dementia - Know the Warning Signs for HIV Positive Blacks According to the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association provides resources and 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Even though Blacks get tested for HIV 2013 Facts and Figures report, African- materials for many diverse audiences, including home, at work or at leisure. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS more Americans are about twice as likely to have information and issues that might be of concern than other group, health care providers continue to struggle to get Alzheimer's disease, or another dementia than to African-Americans. 4. Confusion with time or place. Blacks into treatment and keep them there, according to a recent report whites, but less likely to have a diagnosis. “ As we continue to advocate for more 5. Trouble understanding visual images and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many people dismiss the warning signs of research, programs, services and funding, we spatial relationships. During a three-year period, Blacks accounted for 60 percent of people Alzheimer's, believing that they are merely a part want to be sure that everyone we serve has 6. New problems with words in speaking or tested for HIV When Blacks test positive for HIV, 75 percent get of typical aging. While there are currently no access to all the information they need to feel writing. “linked to care” and 48 percent are retained in care, compared to 54 per- treatments to stop or even slow the progression empowered and confident in facing the many 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability cent of Whites who stay in treatment after testing positive for HIV, of Alzheimer’s, early detection and diagnosis challenges that this disease presents,” says CEO, to retrace steps. according to the CDC. can allow for earlier use of available treatments Kay Redington. "And, our 24/7 Helpline is 8. Decreased or poor judgment. Researchers for the CDC study considered a person “linked to care” that may provide some relief of symptoms and available at any time for questions, assistance 9. Withdrawal from work or social activi- if they receive “one or more CD4 (count or percentage) or Viral Load help maintain independence longer. Delays in and support.” ties. test performed within 3 months after HIV diagnosis during 2010.” diagnosis mean that African-Americans are not Alzheimer’s Association 10 Warning Signs of 10. Changes in mood and personality. According to the report, because of the low number of Blacks in care getting treatments when they are most likely to Alzheimer’s For more information on the 10 Warning Signs for HIV, only 35 percent have achieved viral suppression, compared to be effective at improving quality of life, as well 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. of Alzheimer’s disease and available resources, 39 percent in the total population of people living with HIV in the as taking critical steps to educate themselves on 2. Challenges in planning or solving prob- call the Alzheimer’s Association toll-free, 24/7 United States. Alzheimer’s and establish support networks. The lems. helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org. The numbers are lower for Black heterosexual males and Black MSMs (men who have sex with men). Thirty-seven percent of Black MSMs achieved viral suppression, followed by 29 percent of Black heterosex- atural Aphrodisiacs: Foods that Spice up the Bedroom ual men who achieved viral suppression. Donna Hubbard McCree, associate director of Health Equity for the Need to increase your sex New You super- tion. For an added benefit HIV/AIDS Prevention division at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, drive? Want a healthy and Diet says, food of they make you more fertile Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention at the CDC said that natural way to do it? Try “Vitamin sex is too! viral suppression is the outcome of being in care, staying in care, being on meds and adhering to your meds. She added that achieving viral sup- introducing any of these 10 C aids in great Watermelon pression allows patients to get the HIV virus levels low enough to be foods into your regular diet. blood cir- because According to a study from healthy and reduce transmission to others. Your bedroom might be use- culation it can be the University of Guelph in Some clinicians have said that the CDC report on linkage to HIV care less for sleeping afterwards! to organs cooked Canada, a slice of watermel- for Blacks doesn’t tell the whole story. Blackberries and has in many on is a sweet libido-booster. Lisa Fitzpatrick, a CDC-trained medical epidemiologist and infectious diseases physician at the United Medical Center in Southeast, Bedroom boredom no been different This may seem to be impossi- Washington, D.C., suggested that if CDC only used the pool of HIV- more! Blackberries and their associat- ways. ble since about 92% of this positive individuals who were in care instead of counting all people seeds will help get your mind ed with You can fruit is simply just water, but who tested positive for HIV, their numbers for “retained in care” and in the mood for a fun and an improved female libido.” brew it in your favorite tea or the other 8% is full of nutri- viral suppression would be higher. Fitzpatrick said that people who are magical night. This fruit is Broccoli has a high vitamin c even infuse it into your ents that help with sexual HIV-positive and not in care can’t clinically achieve viral suppression, so it makes more sense to start from the pool of people that are in care. enriched with a phytochemi- content offering. Eat it raw or favorite dish. For added bene- health. Researchers from Blacks account for 44 percent of the new HIV infections and 44 per- cal that increases sexual cook it lightly. The more you fit, cloves are good for rid- Texas A&M describe water- cent of people living with HIV in the United States. According to the endurance. According to cook it the less nutritional ding of bad breath, making melon as having “viagra-like CDC, there was a 21 percent drop in HIV infections among Black FitnessMagazine.com, the value it offers. Steamed or your kiss-ability even at an all effects to the human body’s women, but McCree said that it was too early to call the decline in num- consumption of 10 blackber- sautéed is best. time high. blood vessels and increases bers a trend. Despite the decrease, Black women still accounted for nearly two-thirds of all new infections for women and suffer HIV infec- ries a few hours before the Cloves Figs libido.” tion rate that is 20 times higher than the rate for White women. big night should help you put According to BMC He won’t be able to get his Black men account for 31 percent of all new HIV infections, accord- on your best performance. Complementary and hands off of you after a feast- Ethics ing to the CDC report, and the rate of new infections is six times high- Broccoli Alternative Medicine journal, ing on a few of these. Figs are Commission er than the rate for White men. Keri Glassman, registered clove extracts produce an an excellent stimulant for The exponential growth of HIV infections among Black men is large- Seeks to ly driven by the infection rates of Black men who have sex with men dietitian and author of The increase sexual desire. This increased pheromone secre- (MSMs). Black MSMs accounted for more than half (51 percent) of the Strengthen Public new infections, followed by heterosexual females (25 percent) and het- erosexual males (13 percent). In a 2008 study, 28 percent of Black How to Handle a Flu Emergency Comment MSMs were HIV positive compared to 16 percent of White MSMs. The City of Jacksonville Ethics Phill Wilson, the chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute, What is a flu emergency? attacks, inflammation of the heart • A constant cough that lasts Commission has sent a formal the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused on Blacks, said that Normally, people recover from muscle (myocarditis), and inflam- longer than expected and/or wors- request to Attorney General Pam being a Black male and being gay can make it harder for people who the flu after within a week or two. mation of the sac around the heart ens over time Bondi for a legal opinion to clarify need treatment to get it. But sometimes, the flu can lead to (pericarditis) Who Is At Risk the new “right to public comment” “It’s the double jeopardy at the nexus where racism, homophobia, and dangerous complications that • Worsening of chronic medical For Flu Emergencies? law (Section 286.0114 Florida sexophobia – the fear of talking about sex – come together,” said require emergency care. conditions such as congestive heart Those at increased risk of flu- Statutes, effective date Oct. 1, Wilson. “The combination has created barriers to the actual research on The CDC estimates that 200,000 failure, asthma or diabetes related complications include: 2013.) This new law requires all the [Black MSMs] or the desire to do research in this population.” people in the U.S. are hospitalized • Reye’s syndrome, which is a • Newborns and children up to 5 local government Boards and Wilson noted that Black men also suffer higher rates of unemployment because of the flu every year. 36, serious illness that occurs most years old (especially children under Commissions in the state to allow than their White counterparts. Not having a job can end up closing 000 thousand die from the flu annu- often in children. the age of 2) the public to comment at public another door to health care for Black men. ally. While infants, the elderly, and What Are Flu • People over 65 hearings. According to the Labor Department, Black men 20 years old and over people with certain diseases or a Emergency Symptoms? • Pregnant women The request seeks to close loop- had a 12 percent unemployment rate in January, compared to White weakened immune system tend to If you, or your child, develop any • People who live in long-term holes in the statute that may other- men in the same age group who had 5.2 percent unemployment rate. be the most vulnerable, a flu emer- of the following symptoms, contact care facilities wise deny the public the ability to The unemployment rate for Blacks teens (16-19 years old) is the high- gency can happen to anyone. your health care provider immedi- • Caregivers of children or the ill effectively influence the outcome est in the nation at 38 percent, compared to White teen jobless rate was Here are some flu emergency ately, since medical treatment is • People with chronic diseases of government proposals and legis- 17.5 percent. facts that you need to be aware of. often necessary. such as asthma, neuromuscular or lation. The Ethics Commission Although Wilson said that the Affordable Care Act would help some What Are Flu Emergencies? • Coughing up blood- or green- lung disease or heart problems. asks for clarity on the public’s right Blacks get treatment for HIV/AIDS, most Blacks live in southern states Serious flu-related complications tinged mucus; croup, which causes • People who have depressed to comment at each hearing or on where many Republican lawmakers refused to expand Medicaid, block- include: a loud barking cough immune systems, either from dis- each vote in local government deci- ing millions of state residents from affordable health care. • Pneumonia, an infection of the • Wheezing ease or its treatment sion-making. In September 2011, the CDC awarded $55 million in grants to 34 com- lungs. Pneumonia is one of the • Difficulty breathing, shortness How To Handle For additional information, contact munity-based organizations to focus on HIV prevention, testing and most serious complications of the of breath, or rapid breathing A Flu Emergency Carla Miller, Executive Director of education among gay, bisexual and transgender youth of color. flu. Untreated, it can be life threat- • Pain or pressure in the chest If you or a family member suffer the Jacksonville Ethics In a statement on the grant program, Jonathan Mermin, director of ening. • Confusion from any flu emergency symptoms, Commission, [email protected], CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, said the AIDS “epidemic • Muscle inflammation (myositis) • Bluish colored lips or nails it is extremely important to either (904) 630-1476 or Joe Jacquot, cannot be overcome without effectively addressing the severe and ris- • Central nervous system disease • High fever that last longer than call a doctor immediately, or to go Ethics Commission Vice-Chair, ing toll of HIV infections among gay and bisexual men of color, who • Heart problems such as heart normal to the emergency room. (904) 402-0303. continue to be hardest hit by this disease.” DARRYL R. JACKSON, C.P.A., P.A. 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P.R.I.D.E Book Comedian Monique Tapestry Park Circle. The debut includes a Friday night meet and Comedian Earthquake City of Jacksonville in celebrating event features A Florida greet at 7 p.m., at the Potter’s more than 30 years of the Senior Club Meeting and Friends Tour Enchantment. Find out more at House Kingdom Plaza banquet at Comedy Zone Prom! Enjoy a sit down dinner The next People Reading for On July 12th catch actress, talk www.normanstudios.org or call room, 5310 Lenox. The evening Comedian Earthquake will be in entertainment, dancing and door Inspiration, Discussion and show host and comedian Monique Devan Stuart at 742-7011 or email will be filled with fun, music, concert, July 25-26 at the Comedy prizes. For more information call Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Bookclub and comedy friends Arnez J, Gary [email protected]. karaoke, and good food! On Zone. Earthquake has participated 630-7392 or email or visit meeting will be held Saturday, July Owens and Charlie Murphy at Saturday at 2 p.m. is the classmate in many different comedy tours, [email protected]. 12th, at 4 p.m. at the home of Veterans Memorial Stadium, 300 A Stage Aurora Presents barbecue at Carvill Park, 1302 including Def Comedy Jam, Marsha Phelts, 5400 Ocean Blvd, Philip Randolph Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. Carvill Avenue. On Sunday July Laffapalozza and more! For tickets Ritz Jazz Jamm American Beach Fernandina, Tickets on sale now!!! For more The Wiz, Arts Festival 27th is church service. For more and more information call 292- Beach, Fl. 32034. The book for dis- information call 630-3900. Stage Aurora presents Frank info contact Renetter Randolph via 4242 or via the web at www.come- Calendar of Events! cussion is, “The Cotillion: or, One Browns classic play “The Wiz”, email at [email protected] or dyzone.com. The Comedy Zone is Don’t miss Jazz Jamm at the Ritz Good Bull Is Half the Herd,” by Lil Boosie in Concert July 18th though July 19th. The call 728-2054. located 3130 Hartley Rd. Theater! Tickets on sale now for the John Oliver Killens. For more info Lil Boosie in concert at 8 p.m. at weekend will also feature Stage following performances: August call Felice Franklin at felicef@bell- the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Auroras 7th Annual Jacksonville High School 2nd its saxophonist and flute play- south.net or call 261-0175. Black Arts Festival that includes Comedian Earthquake er Jackiem Joyner. For more infor- Center, 1000 Water St., Saturday, Golf Combine July 12th. For more information visual arts, children activities and in Concert mation access www.ritzjack- TJMS Comedian call 859-1139 or see more at food! For more information visit Come be a part of the Bluegrass Comedian, actor and voice artist sonville.com or call 632-5555. The Dominique www.jaxevents.com. www.stageaurora.org or call the High School Golf Combine. Show Earthquake will shake the Comedy Ritz is located at 829 N Davis St. box office at 765-7312 or email your skills in front of college scouts Zone with laughter July 25th and Comedian Dominique is bringing [email protected]. and coaches, July 24th and 25th at 26th. For tickets and more details Maxwell Summer laughter to the Comedy Zone, July Congressman James the University Club of Kentucky, call the Comedy Zone at 292- Soulstice Tour 10th through July 12th. Fans Clyburn Book Signing Cheryl Underwood 4850 Leestown Road, Lexington HAHA or visit enjoy her raw, uncut comedy style. Retro and Neo soul artist Mayor Alvin Brown and Comedy Show Kentucky. You can register online www.comedyzone.com. The Comedy For tickets call the Comedy Zone at Congresswoman Corrine Brown are at www.kjgf.com or locally contact Zone is located at 3130 Hartley Rd. Maxwell’s Summer Soulstice Tour 292-HAHA or visit www.comedy- inviting the community to a recep- Comedian Cheryl Underwood the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, is scheduled for Sunday, August zone.com. The Comedy Zone is tion honoring Cong. James will host the “License 2 Laugh” 2907 Spring Glen Rd at 379-2697 Master Gardener 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Concert location is located at 3130 Hartley Rd. Clyburn, (D-SC, 6th District), for a comedy tour featuring Lavell or visit www.hjgt.org or email the Times-Union Center, 300 Water book signing of his book, “Blessed Crawford with special guest come- [email protected]. Program St. For more information call 633- Brighter Beginnings Experiences: Genuinely Southern, dians Lavar Walker and Tim Register for the Master Gardeners 6110 or visit www.musze.com. Health Fair Proudly Black.” The free event will Murray whose comedic antics will Mrs. International class and receive in-depth training be held Sunday, July 13th at 4 p.m. have you gasping for air from gut in horticulture. Training topics St. Vincent’s Brighter The Center for the Prevention of busting laughter! The date is 2014 Competition include: basic plant science, ento- Health Disparities presents a at the Ritz Theatre. There will also Beginning Health Fair be a Q&A. For more information Saturday, July 19th at 8 p.m. at the The Mrs. International 2014 com- mology, plant pathology, nematol- “Brighter Beginnings” community Moran Theater-Times Union petition will be held July 25th ogy, vegetable gardening, fruit cul- St. Vincent’s Brighter Beginnings Health Fair, Saturday, July 12th, 1 call 630-3690 to reserve your spot and the Center for the Prevention of or email [email protected]. Center, 300 W. Water St. For more through August 2nd at the Times- ture, woody ornamentals, lawn p.m. to 3 p.m. at Edward Waters information call 633-6110 or visit Union Center, 300 Water St. The management, plant propagation and Health Disparities Health Fair will College> Community Faith take place at Edward Waters Norman Studies www.jaxevents.com. event will give each contestant the more. Classes are on Wednesdays, Ministries will provide information opportunity to learn about customs 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. starting July College, 1401 Grunthal St., on basic nutrition for mother and Silent Sundays Raines Class of 74’ and family life in other countries, 30th - Oct. 1st. Classes are at the Saturday, August 9th, 1 – 3 p.m. baby, parenting skills, newborn Gain information on mother and The Norman Studios Silent Film 40th Class Reunion along with the chance to share her Duval County Extension Office and care, SIDS risk, breastfeeding, Museum announces the launch of beliefs and make new friends dur- in Nassau County. For more details baby nutrition, parenting skills, social and life issues. For more Silent Sundays, a monthly silent The Raines Class of 1974 40th ing the entire week of activities. For call Becky Davidson at 255-7450. newborn care, Sudden Infant Death information call Nurse Roberts at film screening, Sunday, July 13th, class reunion will take place July more details call 633-6110. Syndrome, breastfeeding and social 308-7558. at 4 p.m. at the Hotel Indigo, 9840 25th to 27th. The 3-day reunion life issues. 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Be Keeping You reality TV - and Tyler Perry - there black child always finds Either it’s a bumbling white per- are more of them than ever before. their way to a black fam- son, a white friend who has no Morris Chestnut on the IRS Hotlist If you’ve been watching closely, ily, even if they’re not clue about basic black culture, a Actor Morris Chestnut has joined the ranks there are many things you can learn born into it. TV kids white couple who are bemused of the many Unemployedcelebrities who are behind on their taxes. from TV’s black families. You can rarely have screaming by the actions of their black Emmett Pinkston served in the of their credit," said Amy Traub, According to the DETNews, he owes more learn about husband and wife rela- tantrums in supermar- friends or a white person who military for 30 years, first in the the author of the report. than $215,800 in delinquent federal taxes. tionships; you can learn how to kets, whine, complain or draws laughs when they try to Marines, then in the Air Force, Many had gone into debt after Public records show, IRS filed a tax lien in raise your children and handle dress poorly. Their hair do something shady to black then in the Army. He helped coor- becoming unemployed during the the amount of $217,817 against Chestnut and careers, important life issues and is always done, and they folks, and the black folks out- dinate security for President recession. Others lacked health his wife on January 7, 2010 with the Los more. Black TV families are a even have cute friends. If smart them. There is a bit of an George W. Bush during the G8 coverage and owed money to hos- Angeles County Recorded of Deeds. broadcast primer on how real black they’re teenagers, you’ll exception for reality shows – as Summit on Sea Island, Ga., in pitals, or had children to support. Apparently, Chestnut does not agree with families live, love and work. never see one with a bad many of them are wrapped 2004, and worked as an intelli- "As a society these aren't general- the amount listed in the lien and is disputing Don’t believe it? Well, here are case of acne; if they do The Cosbys around celebrities. On these gence analyst in Iraq from 2005 to ly reasons why we say someone it. Chestnut co-stars in an ABC television series, "V" which is set to the things we’ve learned about have it, it will just be a shows, white folks are usually 2007, some of the deadliest years should get a job or not get a job," Payne,” Neesee James on “All Of return Tuesday(Mar 30) 2010. black family life from watching TV. simple pimple. Teenagers always still clueless about authentic black of the war. said Traub. Us,” Rebecca Crews on “The Smithsonian Says No to O.J. Black people live well - even on get dates, and their dating dilemmas culture, but profiting in some way, But when he tried to get a job as Tanya Clay House, the public Family Crews” and let’s not forget “Good revolve around things that are easi- shape or form off the black an airport security worker in The2011, Smithsonianpolicy director has given for O.J.the Simpson’sLawyers' Tiny and Toya of “Tiny and Toya.” ly solved. artist/celeb at the heart of the show, the U.S. Transportation acquittalSecurity suitCommittee a big “hell for Civil to Rightsthe no” Under after (In their cases, even if the man is in Black families love so they do make an attempt to be Administration turned himannouncing down, Law,today noted it wants that no black part ofand the Latino outfit. jail or they divorce him, working is to sing or dance savvy. citing a credit report that showedThe decisionhouseholds comes oneare daymore after likely a judge to not an issue.) Even wives with together. Black folks always have one him $8,000 in debt. approved thehave donation poor creditas the thansolution white to ones,a long careers like Claire Huxtable and On just dumb or manipulative friend or To Pinkston's disbelief, courtthe TSA battleperhaps between because Simpson of the highand rateFred Vivian about relative. described him as a potentialGoldman secu- overof unemploymentthe clothing. According among minori- to the Banks on every sin- If you rity risk. "They said thereAssociated was a ties:Press, 13.8 Smithsonian percent spokeswomanof African- “The Fresh gle black watched possibility that I would beLinda vulner- St. ThomasAmericans says theand suit 9 is notpercent appropri- of Prince of family TV either “The able to bribes to let atepeople for the museum’sLatinos arecollection. unemployed, com- Bel-Air” show, there is at Way It Is” through the gate," he recalled.The "I agreementpared with between 7 percent Simpson, of whites. Fred were rarely least or “Fantasia wasGoldman absolutely and Simpson’sno security former risk to sportsClay agent, House Mike argued Gilbert, that providedpolicy- The Evans Family seen actu- one for Real,” anythat airportif the Smithsonian or port or anyturned opera- it down,makers they would could seek increase another employ- museum ally work- Times.” you’ll tionor institution in this country,"of higher learning.he added ment in black and Latino commu- ing. Big If you watch black families on episode where everyone has to understand matter-of-factly.Simpson wore the suit on Oct. 3, 1995,nities when and he boost was acquittedthe nation's of over-killing Dee Dee TV, you would think that all black break into song or dance. Maybe why rela- hisThe ex-wife wide Nicoleuse of Browncredit Simpsonchecks andall hereconomic friend Ronaldwell-being Goldman. by for- on “All of families live pretty well. Even on it’s to celebrate a birthday; maybe tives can be byRapper employers DMX has to Healdinekept many Churchbidding Fundraiserthe use of credit checks Us” didn’t “Good Times,” the classic TV show it’s a song that comes on, and an issue on AmericansRapper DMX out of is work,being contribut-advertised asby the employers. head- "This is something work, but about a black family living in everyone has to groove to it, or black fami- ingliner to of the a country's“gospel rapepidemic extravaganza” of that athas his to be done in concert with her hus- Chicago's projects, made black maybe it’s like the famous “Candy” ly shows. joblessnesschurch. and possibly leading any type of jobs employment pro- band’s first folks look pretty good. If you episode on “The Cosby Show,” (Note to toThe discriminatory rapper, born hiring Earl Simmons,practices, is gramsscheduled or anything else that is wife, who notice, the Evans’ apartment was where Cliff and Claire Huxtable House of Payne Fantasia: accordingto take the to stage a new at Morning report byStar doneSanctified with the economy," she said was single, always immaculately clean, despite Taking Demos,Church, thewhere New he York-based and his familypoli- haveon a callbeen with reporters. did. In fact, on black fami- the five people living there. No care of grown men, even if they cymembers and advocacy for the pastorganization. eight months. In AccordingNorm Magnuson, a spokesman ly shows, it’s the single women who roaches or rodents despoiled their shared your childhood and last essence,to Pastor the Barbara debts incurredKing, DMX during wantedfor tothe help Consumer Data Industry work. Think Terry and Maxine, the space, and they even had artwork name, is not helping them or you.) theraise recession money forhave repairs. prevented peo- Association, questioned the relia- sisters on “Soul Food,” the series. and sconces on their walls. But it doesn’t stop there. Look at pleTickets from getting for the back show, on theirwhich feet he’s bilitydoing forof Demos' information. Single Terry worked; married The Cosbys definitely lived well Calvin on “House of Payne” or andfree, paying ranges backfrom what$35-$40. they owe,The event"Employers “is amping don't up securitynecessarily because tell Maxine did not. Of course, baby sis in their Brooklyn brownstone, and Dirk on “All of Us.” Then there are trappingthey’re unsurethem in of a viciouswhat kind cycle of of crowdpeople the convictedwe're not felon hiring will draw,”you Bird worked, but since her husband, Rev. Run’s and Terry Crews’ fami- the dumb relatives, like Junior on debtTMZ and reported. unemployment. because of bad debts," he said. Lem, had issues with regular lies live in pretty nice mansions. “My Wife and Kids.” During the BillsIn a surveywill not conducted offerowens last year, contract"There nextare a seasonlot of reasons they employment, we figure she had to. The family on “What’s Happening” show’s entire run, he never revealed DemosWide receiverinterviewed Terrell more Owens than will notdon’t be hireoffered you." a new contract by the Single black people live fabu- lived in a comfortable home, as did more than three brain cells. 1,000Buffalo low Bills, and the NFLmiddle-income team said on Saturday.In response, Traub cited a 1970 lously. the families on “227.” Even Huey, However, Jazz on “The Fresh householdsThe decision carrying means credit Owens, card a formerlaw, Dallasthe Fair Cowboys Credit All-Pro,Reporting will If you are single on a black fami- Riley and Grandad on “The Prince of Bel-Air” is a personal debtbecome for anthree unrestricted months orfree longer. agent onAct, March which 5, the requires Bills said. employers to ly show and have a job - ANY kind Boondocks” live in a huge, expen- favorite, if only because in real life, "AmongThe 36-year-old job applicants caught with 55 poorpasses tellfor 829rejected yards applicants and five touchdownsif a credit of job - your apartment or house sive home in the burbs. The The Jeffersons Jeff “DJ Jazzy Jeff” Townes is one credit,during onehis onlyin seven season were with advised Buffalo.report played any role in the deci- will be fabulously decorated; you Jeffersons were one of only a few of the world’s greatest deejays. theyHe wouldalso caught not be his hired 1,000th because career passsion lastnot season,to hire them.becoming the sixth will always have enough money for black families on TV to live in an sing this jazz classic to each other. Let’s just call that casting against NFL player to reach the milestone. He ranks third in NFL all-time fabulous clothes; you will have a apartment - but don’t forget, it was We can understand if you’re type. receiving with 14,951 yards. a deluxe one in the sky. If there are Fantasia or Monica or Keyshia constant stream of boyfriends or any black people living in abject Cole, but all this breaking into song girlfriends who, even if undesirable on other shows? Well, apparently in some way, are always good-look- that’s just how black folks do. ing. You will always have a group Usually, this singing or dancing can of hilarious, similarly single and also solve any relationship issue fashionable friends who are regu- between parents. Black TV parents larly available for drinks, dinner or almost never get a divorce, and if gatherings at your fabulously deco- they do, things will rated home. Think “Half and Half.” work out amicably in Also, if you DENNIS MANARCHY © 2006 UNCF ALL RIGHTS RESERVED the long run (See “Half are single, and “Half” “All of Us,” you will “House of Payne,” etc.) probably be If the Daddy ageless and What’s Happening works, the Mama able to adopt pover- doesn't need to (or a precocious ty, you won’t see that on TV unless won't be seen at work). child, like it’s on the news. One thing we’ve Willona did Black people have uncommonly learned from watching on “Good cute children. black family shows is Times.” When have you ever, ever seen a that the mama doesn’t White black family that doesn’t have at have to go to work as least one precocious child living in long as a daddy is in the The Fresh Prince of Bel Aire the household? Whether it was household. Florida Evans, Kady on “My Wife and Kids,” Jasmine Simmons of “Run’s people are for comic relief. Bobby on “All Of Us,” Penny on House” Ella Payne on “House of We could just site “The Jeffersons” as an example, but just

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Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press July 10-16, 2014 Locked Up, Left Behind: Juvenile Buying a Justice System Failing Southern Youth Home: The “The most disadvantaged, trou- grow up, as they develop, and The report from 2010 suggests bled students in the South and the they’re entitled to and deserve that there were 70,000 young peo- nation attend schools in the juvenile opportunities to learn through edu- ple across the U.S. detained within American justice systems,” the 2014 report cation so that they can participate the system on any given day. About from the Southern Education fully in the economy and the one-third of those kids were found Foundation begins. The document, democracy.” The president noted in 15 states of the Southern U.S. dream that Just Learning: The Imperative to that all children have such needs, be McGuire reflected upon how those Transform Juvenile Justice Systems they in an off-campus alternative numbers got to be so high. into Effective Educational Systems school, a boot camp or high school “Most things we come to worry won’t die about don’t happen overnight, which means that they’re long, street from her apartment were torn slow, developing trends which take down years ago, but the violence An abandoned home in Englewood, on the South side of Chicago, a declining hasn’t stopped. “One day I was neighborhood that went into free fall after the housing crisis. going to my mailbox,” she says. CHICAGO, Illinois — After score – to buy a home. And the bar- “By the time I got back, someone burying her husband, Tracey riers to homeownership are espe- got shot.” Richardson took all her paintings cially high in neighborhoods like She imagines owning a house off the walls. Bronzeville, the African-American where she can bring Faythe back She would have packed up the enclave on the south side of home for good, take up painting rest of her rental apartment, too, if Chicago where Richardson lives again, and host her three grown she could afford her escape plan. The neighborhood is still dotted children from her previous mar- “After he died, I wanted a house with the remnants of Bronzeville’s riage. “So I could have dinner. real bad,” Richardson, 45, said. The golden years: murals of Duke Family dinner,” she says. kind of home they lived in when Ellington and Louis Armstrong, Black and Hispanic homeowners they were first married. Or the who played in the local clubs and suffered disproportionate losses in house her grandparents owned. lounges; the stately greystone home the 2008 housing crisis, as predato- Richardson, however, is still try- of civil rights-activist Ida B. Wells. ry lending wiped out what few a trained eye to see,” he admitted. ing to get there. She has a better job But that was also the time when assets they had. But in the midst of To some extent, he praised aspects now, making about $19,000 a year blacks were restricted from buying the recovery, they’re dealing with a of the No Child Left Behind legis- working as a part-time assistant at property anywhere outside of select second crisis: The fear of another A photo reveals a male juvenile in his cells, as another photo shows the hands lation for identifying problem areas her cousin’s dental office. She earns areas. Once the Supreme Court housing bubble could now keep of a male juvenile, both at Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Mendota, for many school-aged children. Wisconsin. The images are part of an exhibit, “Juvenile In Justice,’’ that pho- extra money styling hair on the side struck down such discriminatory them from getting a loan. tographer Richard Ross hopes will bring changes in the way the nation deals “On the other hand, [there’s] this and has worked to improve her laws in 1948, Bronzeville’s black Forty-three percent of African- with the approximately 70,000 youths held in detention or correctional facilities preoccupation with accountability credit score, too. But a home of her middle class fled; Ida B. Wells Americans now own their own across the country nightly – many no more serious than skipping school. to the absence of what I’ll call own is still out of reach. became the namesake of the hous- homes, according to the Census capacity-building,” McGuire criti- Before the housing crisis, law- ing projects that took their place. Bureau, down from 49% in 2004; raises a number of questions: If so in a suburban community. cized. “It’s one thing to hold adults makers and lenders might have Now Richardson wants to get out, it’s now at the lowest level since many children with educational “So we’re talking about school,” accountable; it’s another to actually gone out of their way to help aspir- too – and not just to another rental. 1995. Among Hispanics, it’s 46%. needs are segregated or incarcerat- McGuire said. “The good news is help them get better results. We’ve ing homeowners like Richardson. “I just want to have my own land,” By comparison, more than 73% of ed, what will become of them and that they’re set up to do education. done a lot of one. We haven’t done In the name of expanding afford- she says. white Americans are currently the society they will enter once they The bad news is, from our look in, very much of the other.” able homeownership, banks made But lenders keep turning her homeowners. While the worst age out of the system? Are their is that the education function, we Many kids within the system record numbers of loans, both good away. “You need $20,000,” one mortgage practices are now banned, needs being met? What can be think, gets short shrift.” He said if have learning disabilities, behav- and bad, to lower-income bank told her. No, they couldn’t all kinds of other credit has evapo- improved? education was understood to be a ioral and emotional problems, and Americans. help her with a down payment. rated as well, depressing homeown- Data within the report suggests primary focus to juvenile justice the are behind in their education to In 2007 alone, more than 930,000 Good luck. ership rates even further among that the current condition the juve- dividends would be greater in the begin with, the SEF report cites. people earning less than $50,000 So Richardson has spent the past minority Americans. nile justice system is in creates the future. The report also notes that, of the got mortgages, according to data three years staying in the rental That’s a big reason why the racial potential for lifelong disadvantage “In terms of lower recidivism total number of youth detained in from the Home Mortgage apartment where her husband died wealth gap has grown so large. By for many youth who are a part of rates, high school graduation rates 2010, almost two-thirds “did not Disclosure Act. The subprime mar- of a heart attack, at the age of 40 – 2010, whites had six times the aver- the system. Dr. Kent McGuire, and smoother transitions into post- involve any wrongdoing directly ket spawned mortgages that didn’t and where their eight-year-old age wealth of blacks and Hispanics, president of the Southern Education secondary opportunities and the against another person.” Most kids even require borrowers to verify daughter Faythe found his body. according to the Urban Institute— Foundation, is concerned by what world of work,” McGuire stated. in the system were there not due to their incomes, and lenders deliber- Outside her door, the shootings far greater than the 2:1 income gap he saw in the report. “So there’s just lots of reasons, violence, but because of property ately targeted African-Americans have gotten so bad that Richardson between the groups. The Pew “The first thing I think we need to before we even get to the cost asso- damage, drug issues, or they “had and other minorities. insists that Faythe, now 11, spend Research Group, drawing on differ- remember is that we’re talking ciated with the population of that been unruly, incurred technical vio- It’s now far more difficult for part of every week with her grand- ent data, estimates that the median about kids, not adults,” he said. system, lots of reasons to get the lations, or had committed a status those from modest means – or any- parents in suburban Homewood. white household has twenty times “Kids need help and support as they education piece right.” offense,” the SEF said. one with a less-than-pristine credit The Ida B. Wells Homes down the the wealth of a black household.

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