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We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 22 JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Super Bowl XLI Championship We Still Have Coach Tony Dungy A Long Way To Go To Be Honored BY U. S. REP. human being. (D-GA) With the election of Obama, SPECIAL TO NNPA African-Americans have a reason to be proud. Too often Slightly more than 45 years we, as a community, focus on after the historic March on how we have failed. But the Washington, the inauguration of presidency of Obama is a time President is a for us to celebrate what we have major down payment on the ful- accomplished as a people. “You fillment of the dream King who protest courageously,” said spoke about that day. It is as Martin Luther King Jr, “and yet though God is saying, “you may with dignity and love – when kill a few men, you may kill a the history books are written in few women and children but the future generations, the histori- dream they dreamt, the truth ans will have to pause and say, that they stood for was too real, “There lies a great people, a too right, too necessary, too black people, who injected new noble to ever die.” meaning and dignity into the So we need to take a very veins of civilization.” moment to thank all those who It was our heritage of came before us who survived struggle and a lineage that some of the greatest perils pressed toward freedom that human beings have ever faced helped save America from itself to emerge victorious. We have and delivered us to this day. It to stop and take a moment to was a people, black people, who celebrate the wonders that acted on their faith and deep hands that picked cotton have spiritual conviction that helped manifested. We have come a transform an entire nation. In Photograph courtesy of Melanie Few long way, but we still have a the Civil Rights Movement, we long way to go. and were lucky. We were fortunate Tony Dungy Coretta King, Martin Luther to be led by some of the greatest King Jr and Medgar Evers may minds to ever set foot on TAMPA - Super Bowl- Lovie Smith is confirmed to be gone, but we still have a American soil — A. Phillip winning Coach Tony Dungy take part in the tribute to work to do. Freedom is not free. Randolph, the dean of the will be honored as part of the Dungy. In addition to being Freedom is not a state; it is an Movement; Whitney Young, the U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) 10th Anniversary Super Bowl former Super Bowl rivals, act. It is a series of actions that negotiator and diplomat; Gospel Celebration. The com- Smith and Dungy are close we must all continue to take to and extraordinary vision, they were Some of us were beaten; memorative presentation of the friends. guarantee freedom, justice and Constance Baker Motley, the marching feet who trans- some of us went to jail and some legacy concert will be held as In 2007, Dungy became the equal opportunity in our future. masters of the legal battle- formed this nation forever. First of us paid the ultimate price part of the National Football first African-American coach Our forerunners have done ground and of course, Martin they prepared themselves. They trying to register people to vote. League’s sanctioned events to win an NFL title by leading their part. Now it is time for Luther King Jr, the embodiment studied the discipline and philos- We lost Jimmie Lee Jackson, scheduled in conjunction with the Indianapolis Colts to each of us to honor the great of the non-violent call for social ophy of non-violence. They and four little girls one Sunday Super Bowl XLIII. The 10th victory over the Bears in Super heritage of our community. We change. attended trainings and mass morning in Birmingham. We Anniversary Super Bowl Bowl XLI. With ten straight must do what they did. We must The Civil Rights Movement meetings where they gained lost Evers and we lost Penn. We Gospel Celebration will be playoff berths to his credit, prepare ourselves and then do was not a movement of leaders. information and inspiration lost young Virgil Ware and staged, Friday, January 30, at Dungy currently holds the NFL what we can to help build the It was the maids and porters, from leaders like Martin Luther Vernon Dahmer, and we lost our the University of South Sun record for consecutive playoff “Beloved Community” — an wash women and butlers, King Jr and others. They planned Dome, 4202 East Fowler all-inclusive society based on farmers and sharecroppers, their method of protest, and then Avenue in Tampa. DUNGY simple justice that values the students and their parents — it they were ready to answer the LEWIS Bears head coach continued on pg. 3 dignity and the worth of every was ordinary people with call of their conscience. continued on pg. 9 Haynes, Smith And Aquil Introduce Community Housing Solutions

Opinion...... 2 ST. PETERSBURG - “One create new senior housing of the most critical problems opportunities, increase the facing Floridians is the shortage supply of subsidized rental Community News...3, 4, 5, 6 of obtainable, affordable units, nurture transitional housing,” stated Rene Flowers, housing programs through col- Church News...... 6 former president of the Florida laboration with faith-based League of Cities, in a nonprofit organizations and community housing resource promote housing assistance for Black History ...... 7 guide distributed statewide in ex-offenders, substance abusers 2007. The persistence and com- and their families. plexity of the housing crisis that Haynes, chief of public Entertainment ...... 7 continues to trouble our nation relations, Smith, chief operating and state motivated three well- officer and Aquil, chief Sports ...... 8 known sons of St. Petersburg to executive officer, have over 80 Photograph courtesy of Askia Muhammad Aquil join forces in an attack on this years of community develop- major problem. ment experience plus a broad From left to right, Watson Haynes II, George “Benjae” Smith and Askia Muhammad Aquil State News ...... 9 Watson Haynes II, George network of personal and profes- “Benjae” Smith and Askia sional contacts. They bring corporation was formed adding ment nonprofit organization are Muhammad Aquil co-founded proven leadership ability and his wide range of skills and focused on identifying; devel- National News...... 9 community Housing Solutions, creative problem-solving skills talents including 22 years expe- oping and promoting decent Inc. (CHSI) in the summer of to the affordable housing rience in finance underwriting, rental and homeownership 2008. The ambitious goals of challenge. Chief Development Church Directory .....10, 11 deal structuring and lending. the organization are to advance Officer, Charles T. Dabney, Jr. The energies of this HOUSING sustainable homeownership, Joined CHSI shortly after the dynamic community develop- continued on pg. 4

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2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 The Weekly Challenger The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Ethel L. Johnson ...... Publisher/CEO L. Dianne Speights . . . General/Advertising Manager We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. Lorrie Bellinger ...... Art Director • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. The Weekly Challenger Office: • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. (727) 896-2922 • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. Fax (727) 823-2568 Email: [email protected] www.theweeklychallenger.com OPINION Readership: 100,000 monthly THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to Obama Does And Doesn’t Fulfill King’s Dream every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief BY EARL OFARI allure to white college educated sea change in racial attitudes let whites has grown even wider. that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. HUTCHINSON young, business and professionals alone tell why negative racial Countless government reports, was overstated. McCain got 53 notions could still be rife among studies and the National Urban The unchallenged percent of their vote. He trounced many white Obama supporters. League’s 2007 State of Black article of faith is that the election Obama between North and South The reports that Obama has America, report also finding that of President Barack Obama rural and “blue collar” whites. received more taunts and physical discrimination and poverty are fulfills Martin Luther King Jr’s Obama won in only 44 counties in threats than any other president- still major barriers for millions. dream; that the content of the Appalachian belt, a stretch of elect is another troubling indica- It’s not just the “black poor” that character should trump skin color. more than 400 counties from New tion that an untold number of bear the brunt of discrimination. In 1963, King uttered these words York to Mississippi. Overall, he Americans still can’t stomach the President Bush even wondered in his march on Washington. We got less than a third of Southern thought of an African-American out loud recently why there were heard this time and again up to the white votes. The racial fault lines in the White House. so few black reporters covering Kings’ national holiday, Jan. 19, are still tightly drawn within a The hoisting of Obama to a his press conferences. and in Obama’s inauguration the wide segment of the electorate. rarified political or non racial Obama has publicly bristled The Weekly Challenger next day. A mid-September 2008 pedestal is the exact opposite of at the notion that the civil rights Obama’s election did show survey also found that a signifi- what King had in mind. In that movement is outdated, or worse is distributed that millions of whites could strap cant percentage of whites who same March on Washington that he somehow supplants the in the following cities: racial blinders around their eyes said they’d vote for Obama also speech, what’s forgotten or delib- ongoing work of civil rights and punch the ticket for an said that “blacks were more crime erately distorted, is that King leaders. He has repeatedly praised St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa African-American for the world’s prone and less industrious than talked much about the legacy of past civil rights leaders for their most powerful political post. whites.” There were several ways segregation, bigotry and discrimi- heroic battle against racial Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor King would almost certainly glow to look at this seeming racial nation that trapped thousands of injustice. Bradenton with approval at that. But, there paradox. One is that these Obama poor blacks and that offered no It was not simply showy are a couple of troubling caveats backers were so fed up with Bush easy resolution. Nearly a half- campaign symbolism when that mar America’s great racial policies and a battered economy century after King’s “I Have a Obama pegged his Democratic The Weekly Challenger leap forward. Obama won in large that Obama offered a change and Dream” words like the “black presidential nomination accept- part because he did what no a lifeline. Another was that he poor” are still just as tightly ance speech on the 45th anniver- other Democratic presidential presented a race neutral soothing trapped in the grip of poverty and sary of the March on Washington Published weekly on Thursdays by candidate did, and that includes departure from the perceived race discrimination that King warned last August. It was a fitting tribute The Weekly Challenger Bill Clinton. He turned his presi- baiting antics of about. to the civil rights movement that 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. dential campaign into a virtual and . Another was that On the eve of the King challenged the nation to make St. Petersburg, FL 33705 holy crusade by African- he simply was sufficiently national holiday and Obama’s King’s dream of justice and (727) 896-2922 American voters to get him in the racially ambiguous enough not to inauguration, the Boston based equality a reality. Obama faced LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES White House. The staggering 96 pose any real racial threat. research and economic justice that challenge as a community $60 for 1 year percent of the black vote he got In other words, he was seen as advocacy group, United for a Fair organizer and civil rights attorney made the crucial difference in the a racial exception. That’s the Economy, released its sixth during his stints in the Illinois leg- SINGLE COPY key Democratic primaries and penchant for some whites to make annual King Day report. It found islature and in the Senate. He 50 cents later in nailing down the victory, artificial distinctions between that the gaping disparities in faces that same challenge in the ATTENTION POSTMASTER: over Republican rival John supposedly “good and bad income, wealth, employment, White House and there’s still Send all address changes to McCain, in the must win states of blacks.” quality, availability of housing, much to overcome. The Weekly Challenger Ohio and Pennsylvania. These explanations don’t decent schools and health care At the same time, Obama’s point to a profound and benign between blacks, minorities and 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 NO PAPER? If you have not received your paper Why They Fear Eric Holder; Why We Need Him during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 DEADLINES BY HARRY C. ALFORD must come and it is on its way via curement contracts and half must exact revenge. 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There After World War II, we their women, wine, liquor and The views expressed by The Challenger democracy and guarantee equal is no one more qualified to take evaluated the performance of the their money. Enjoy in the name of columnists/advice columnists do not protection under the law for all of on this task and we are blessed Japanese Imperial Army in the the Motherland.” necessarily reflect the views of us. Anything less is chaos and with his nomination. Philippines where they brutalized During the next two days The Weekly Challenger. By publishing tyranny. But wow, there are those who civilians, Philippine and over 126,000 German women such columns, The Challenger is not My fellow citizens, we have fear this warrior for justice. They American troops. We quickly were gang raped by Soviet advocating the following of any advice been threatened with chaos and are afraid of the accountability held trials and every officer of the troops. 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Our must be done to protect our who dealt with the German gressions. Volume 41• Number 22 leadership role is at risk. values. Those who mismanaged officers and politicians who We must clean up Wall Street Published Thursday, January 29, 2009 Who would have thought that prisoner of war camps during the violated humanity. and address discrimination in the 12 pages • 1 section the United States of America Civil War were prosecuted The Soviet Union, at the end name of the Federal Government. The Weekly Challenger would be committing War and sentenced accordingly. of World War II, went rather American citizens should be © Crimes through torture, privacy U.S. troops who performed “medieval” in issuing justice. As protected by privacy laws and not All rights reserved. No portions of this periodical violations, etc? We have lately “water boarding” during the they conquered eastern Germany abused. may be reproduced without expressed consent. committed torture and have sub- Vietnam War were prosecuted they collected over one million Our ideal has been threatened contracted torture to other less accordingly. It is wrong to torture German military prisoners of and we need an Attorney General What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? democratic nations via and, justice must prevail. It is war. They marched them off into to clean the mess up. No man is Please feel free to let us know. Rendition. We have held people wrong to steal money or ruin deep Russia and only five above the law. Eric Holder is the in prison without “habeas mortgages through Wall Street thousand ever returned home. right guy at the right time. The Call (727) 896-2922 or Email corpus” or charges. 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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Senator Arthenia Joyner AKA's 51st Annual Ebony Appointed To Fashion Fair Offers Fashion Public Service Commission And Community Service

Nominating Council BY JEANIE BLUE attractiveness by presenting a SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER more exciting and diverse TAMPA – Sen. Arthenia addition, the Council is respon- program. Male models were Joyner (D), District 18, was sible for screening and nominat- ST. PETERSBURG - sprinkled between the female appointed by the Senate ing applicants for appointment Elegance graced the runway as models and both presented a President, Jeff Atwater, to by the Governor, Commissioner the Ebony Fashion models 1980s popular fashion trend serve on the Public Service of Agriculture and Chief stepped high to rocking and called the “Grunge” or “Boho” Commission Nominating Financial Officer, to fill upbeat tunes, during the 51st look. This trend of wearing Council. vacancies on the Florida Energy Annual Ebony Fashion Fair. layers of grungy mix-matched “This is a unique honor that and Climate Commission. This fundraiser, promoted by colors, patterns and textures Senate President Atwater has The Council consists of 12 the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) included models wearing turtle given me and I will do every- members: six appointed by the Sorority, Inc. Zeta Upsilon neck sweaters, lacy maxi- thing possible to affirm the con- President of the Senate and six Omega Chapter, St. skirts, boots, wool sweaters fidence that has been placed in appointed by the Speaker of the Petersburg, attracted a huge slacks and caps. One male my leadership,” stated Sen. House. The Council generally audience to the St. Petersburg model sported the runway with Photograph courtesy of Chris Davis Coliseum on Monday night, Joyner. meets twice a year. Sen. Joyner a red cashmere coat, then Ebony Fashion model The Council was created for will serve on the Council until Jan. 26. removed the coat to reveal a “There are more the purpose of screening and November, 2010. matching set of red and plaid the NAACP, the South that appeal to everyday people nominating applicants for Sen. Joyner, a practicing long-johns. Suncoast Boys and Girls Sen. Arthenia Joyner in this show,” AKA Lolita appointment by the Governor to attorney, was elected to the The working person was Clubs, Community Action Brown stated. “There are still fill vacancies on the Florida Florida Senate in 2006. Senate portions of Hillsborough, shown a variety of multi- Stops Abuse (CASA), the some high glitzy designs, but Public Service Commission. In District 18 encompasses Manatee and Pinellas counties. functioning contemporary Enoch Davis Center, ASAP they will model more fashions fashions; as one model did Homeless Shelter and many that appeal to the contempo- strut what appeared to be a low other local community organi- rary buyer." DUNGY of the Super Bowl Gospel encore performance planned to neck line dress that could be zations. They also offer A trio of models opened Celebration,” said Melanie Few, commemorate the show’s tenth for work, but when you untie mentoring programs for area continued from front page the show each wearing red president of Results, Inc. and the anniversary. the strings on each side of the youth. appearances by a head coach. outfits that included New event’s founder and producer. Sponsors of the 10th dress, it transforms into a long Mayor Rick Baker, in his Dungy recently announced his York designer Marc Bouwer's “We are honored and excited to Anniversary Super Bowl Gospel gown, appropriate for an letter to attendees, described retirement as head coach of the daring peek-a-boo bandeau pay tribute to Coach Dungy as Celebration include NFL Players, afterwork activity or formal the Ebony Fashion Fair as a Indianapolis Colts. gown, designed to accentuate part of the show’s 10th anniver- the Tampa Tribune and Clear affair. bridge that connects a month “I was able to attend the the female physical form with sary presentation.” Channel-95.7 The Beat! Herff In addition to offering of celebrations in the city that Super Bowl Gospel Celebration yards of red silk jersey sus- Gospel superstars headlining Jones will provide custom NFL fashion promotions and ideas, honor the Dr. Martin Luther at Super Bowl XLI when I was peneded from a decorative the 10th Anniversary Super Bowl Players choir robes. A portion of the AKAs will use some of the King, Jr Holiday and the with the Colts and it was lucite ring. Full-figure model Gospel Celebration include the proceeds will benefit NFL proceeds from this fundraiser annual festivities of Black fantastic. It was a special time of Phonicial Washington, from Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, YET Tampa Bay. For more to sponsor donations to the History Month. Baker's letter reflection that took the focus off Waldorf, MD, represented Marvin Sapp and Hezekiah information on the 10th American Cancer Society, was published in the AKA's the upcoming game and put it on fashions that accentuates the Walker. The 2009 concert will Anniversary Super Bowl Gospel the Pinellas Urban League, Runway Report and expressed the Lord. It was one of the high- fuller physical female form also be highlighted by the return Celebration, visit www.super- The Sickle Cell Disease an appreciation to the sorority lights of my Super Bowl week," (dress sizes 16-18). This of the NFL PLAYERS All-Star bowlgospelcelebration.com. 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6 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 COMMUNITY NEWS CHURCH NEWS Saint Petersburg Residents Bethel A.M.E Great is Thy Faithfulness from and community have been asked to Ollie Lane, Ann Warren, Samuel Generation to Generation drop a card or note containing a Postell, Annie Love, Samuel Journey To President Barack What a great blessing it is to reach memory, a thought or just a word of Hemingway, Lillian Houston, Calvin the age of 80 and 90 years. Bethel gratitude. We invite you as a Little, Louise Carethers, Ada Kelley, African Methodist Episcopal Church is community to bring or send a note to Ervin Reed, Willie Rogers, Inez Obama’s Inauguration richly blessed in this regard, for nearly be included in the Gratitude Box for Rodriguez, Essie Norton and Annie 30 of her members can claim this one or all of our Octogenarians (80 Maude Wright. blessing. Years+) or Nonagenarian (90 years+) We invite the community to this Join Pastor David L. Connelly and members. great celebration. Adorn yourselves in our congregation on Sunday, February The Honorees are: Robert Creal, African attire and let us reflect on our 8, 2009, for our Founder’s Day Roberta McQueen, Florzelle Howell, great heritage of faithfulness. Those Celebration worship service in which Helen Bradley, Miriam Griffin, unable to attend but desiring to send a we will honor these esteemed elders. Richard Woods, Margaret Johnson, note to a particular member may so do As a part of the recognition, each elder Sarah Flournary, Mansfield Johnson, by mailing it to the church. will be provided a “Gratitude Box” in Bessie Williams, Arrie Favors, From generation to generation which members of the congregation Marilyn Jackson, Louise Carethers, God’s faithfulness is great! Bethel Community Baptist Church Share in Our GIVE A-WAY • Stop For A Visit On This Day Saturday, January 31, 2009 From: 10:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. A MISSION MINISTRY ACTIVITY Bethel Community Baptist Church, 2901 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Photograph courtesy of the White family “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE evenings. Prayer begins at 6:30 and don’t want to miss this! Al and Arvela White and Amanda McClain brave the cold weather HOPE” Bible Study begins at 7:30. There are Feb. 12 Church Engagement to witness the historic inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend classes available for all ages. Start the Galilee M. B. Church 7:00 p.m. Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope New Year with the commitment to Feb. 28 Women’s Prayer Breakfast On Nov. 3, 2008, three and reserved fifty rooms at the Petersburg and Jacksonville. Church family invite you to worship study the word of God! Prayer Band is “Prayer Changes Things’ Healing for with us on Sunday morning. Our held on Thursday mornings at 11:00. the Troubled Heart. Guest Speaker: friends were confidant that Hilton Hotel in Baltimore. Jan. 18, two buses services for the day include: Early We invite you to join us as pray for the Sister Kay Curry 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Barack Obama would become Nov. 4, in the later hours, departed from Lake Vista Morning Service at 7:45 a.m.; Sunday needs of the people throughout the Hall. the 44th president of the they learned that their Community Center headed to School at 9:15 a.m. (Classes for all world. “Do not be anxious about For information concerning any United States of America. Al confident had paid off. Obama Washington, via Baltimore and ages) Mid-Morning Service at 10:30 anything, but in everything, by prayer events held at New Hope, contact the White, Cedric Gordon and was elected with a strong one bus departed from Bethel a.m. and petition, with thanksgiving, church office. (727-896-5228) MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. (PRAYER, present your requests to God.” THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Goliath Davis decided to rent a majority vote of confidence. Community Baptist Church to UNDERSTANDING, & SPIRITUAL Upcoming Events “Looking for perfection? Look to van to attend the inauguration. Nov. 5, they called to Washington, via Richmond HEALING) Prayer Service and Bible Jan. 30 Movie Night (Youth) Jesus” Throughout the day they confirm their reservations. Va. Study are held on Wednesday “Facing the Giants” 7:00 p.m. You shared their idea with friends They were then told that the Friends from far and near who embraced the idea and room rates had increased. dropped their love ones off at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church decided that they also wanted Through negotiations, they the departures locations so that The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Feb. 8 Church outing: Galilee M.B. every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. to be part of the celebration. were able to get their rooms at they could travel to Church, under the leadership of its Church Sunday at 3:30 p.m. St. Mark After School Tutoring dynamic, spirited, man of God, the St. Mark Offers … Ministry: Neighbors Involved in Kids A decision was made to a reasonable rate, however Washington, to attend this his- Reverend Brian Kenneth Brown, its Sunday School is held for both Education (N.I.K.E.). Open to all school charter a bus to allow others to they had to pay for the rooms torical event. Devron Gibbon, official staff of Deacons and Trustees, and children and adults of all ages. Sunday age children ever Tuesday, Wednesday, and the entire congregation of St. Mark, School starts each Sunday morning at 9:30 Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. share the historical event. One in full that day. who had paid to travel on the extends to the community at large, its a.m. All are invited to come out and join us. CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS bus turned into two buses. Within days, with the help bus leaving from the wishes that there would be an overflowing Baptist Training Union is each DESTINATION GRADUATION: of God’s blessings upon their lives. St. Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Wednesdays-6:15p.m.-7:30 p.m. all Later, Jeff Copeland, joined of The Weekly Challenger and community center, came by Mark is grounded in a Christ-centered general public are invited to come out and Ages: Reading Specialist; Free computer Al, Cedric, Goliath, Donnie the Power Broker, reservations both locations to wish the doctrine that has as its central theme, a study the Bible with us and learn “What class for children and youth. In addition, belief that we are a haven of hope, help, Baptist Believe”. there is tutorial assistance for Math William, Reggie Oliver and for the buses were filled to travelers a safe trip. Gibbons and healing for a world hungering for and Children and Youth Ministry (Algebra and Geometry) and Senior Focus Clevan Wyatt, in sponsoring capacity with citizens from later flew to Baltimore, the thirsting after the enlightened word of Meetings are held every Monday at 6:00 for all High School Seniors (FCAT, God. At St. Mark, we are Christians p.m. Children in the community are ACT/SAT); assistance with college applica- the tour and decided that he throughout the state. next day after honoring his willing to work and partner in unity, welcomed to join us. tions, essay and financial aid/scholarships. would charter a third bus. Participants came from commitment to the Martin praising God for His awesome gift, His son Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting is St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. Jesus Christ. held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mark Computer Lab will be open and Later in the evening, the Pensacola, Miami, Tampa, Luther King Jr. festivities. Calendar Events Senior Hour of Power Bible Study is available for use on Tuesday and group decided to take a chance Lutz, Palmetto, Sarasota, St. Jan. 30 Monthly Business Meeting at held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

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1909, seven sophomore honor countries. Women may join students expressed interest and through undergraduate chapters were accepted without initia- at a college or university, or tion. The first initiation was through a graduate chapter after held in a wing of Miner Hall on acquiring a college degree. Howard University on February After the organization's 11, 1910. On May 25, 1909, establishment over a century Alpha Kappa Alpha held the ago, Alpha Kappa Alpha has Newman: House Of David In spring 1907, Ethel first "Ivy Week", a celebration helped to improve social and Hedgeman led efforts to create which included planting ivy at economic conditions through Hard to believe that another time he heard it, but with every Cedar Walton, Jimmy Cobb and a sisterhood at Howard Miner Hall. community service programs. icon of jazz has passed away. It ensuing listen. In the melody and some others, Newman was University. Howard faculty Alpha Kappa Alpha is the Members have improved seems as though every time you solos there are echoes of Don recording great jazz. In the late member Ethal Robinson first Greek-lettered sorority education through independent turn around, another well-known Byas, Lester Young, James 80’s, he returned to Atlantic encouraged Hedgeman by established and incorporated initiatives, contributed to jazz musician joins the big band in Moody and others but, it’s still all Records where he recorded with relating her own recollections of by African-American college community-building by the sky. A few weeks ago I wrote Fathead. “One Room Paradise” is jazz greats such as Stanley sorority life at the Women's women. The sorority was creating programs and associa- about jazz trumpeter Freddy a tune that was originally done by Turrentine and Hank Crawford. College at Brown University. founded on January 15, 1908, at tions, such as the Mississippi Hubbard and then followed with Aretha Franklin and later by the In addition to recording as leader, Hedgeman was also inspired by Howard University in Health Clinic, and influenced an article about former jazz and Raelettes. This tune is a capsule Newman appeared on several tel- her future husband George Lyle, Washington, D.C. Forming a federal legislation by folk vocalist Miriam Makeba. summary of what’s become know evision shows including Saturday who was a charter member of sorority broke barriers for Congressional lobbying through This week, on Jan. 20, in upstate as the Texas tenor sound. “Little Night Live, David Letterman, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's African-American women in the National Non-Partisan New York, the famous David Sister” is Fathead in his best blues Michael Jackson: Thirtieth Beta chapter at Howard in 1907. areas where little power or Lobby on Civil and Democratic “Fathead” Newman, at age 75, bag.” Anniversary Celebration. His To implement her idea, authority existed due to a lack of Rights. The sorority works with died of pancreatic cancer. Truly a The linear notes continued character was also included in the Hedgeman began recruiting opportunities for minorities and communities through service master saxophonist, Newman will with nothing but well-deserved movie “”, an award-winning interested classmates during the women in the early twentieth initiatives and progressive definitely be missed by the jazz accolades. They go to note that film based on the life of Ray summer of 1907. century. Alpha Kappa Alpha programs relating to education, community. Newman had learned to showcase Charles starring Jamie Foxx. Eventually, nine women was incorporated on Jan. 29, family, health, and business. His death came as a surprise his raw, lean, hungry Texas sound The last time that I saw David including Hedgeman were 1913. Alpha Kappa Alpha is part to me, since I was unaware that to its best advantage. Listening to “Fathead” Newman he was instrumental in organizing Consisting of college- of the National Pan-Hellenic Newman had been battling his the album, as I am doing at this playing in a jam session at the Alpha Kappa Alpha in fall 1908. educated African, Caucasian, Council (NPHC). The current illness for the past year. However, very moment, Newman’s sound Tony Williams Annual Jazz With Hedgeman serving as the Asian, Native American, and International President is on Friday while visiting The has pure “soul” and completely Festival, Cherry Hill, NJ. temporary chairperson, the Hispanic women, the sorority Barbara A. McKinzie, and the Weekly Challenger office, envelops you. I’m loving every Newman and Grover Washington, women wrote the sorority's con- serves through a membership of sorority's document and Challenger associate, Harrison note and moment of it all. On this Jr were playing tenor saxophones stitution, devised the motto and more than 200,000 women in pictorial archives are located at Nash asked me if I had heard album, Newman is joined by and Williams on alto. It was one colors, and named the sorority over 975 chapters in the United Moorland-Spingarn Research about Newman dying. He said Kossie Gardner, organ; Todd of the best jam sessions I’ve ever Alpha Kappa Alpha. Later in States and several other Center. that he had heard the news over Dunbar, guitar and Milt Turner, witnessed. Out of that group, the radio that morning. Later on in drums. Tony Williams is the only the evening, I received an email Most of Newman’s childhood surviving member. As my friend Dr. Walter E. Massey with a photo of Newman from and young adult life was spent Vince Seneri said, “Newman will Hammond B-3 jazz musician, in Dallas. He attended Jarvis be missed!” reading your papers would know on Science and Technology and Vince Seneri. It was a short note Christian College studying Newman is survived by his if you were black or white. the directorship of the National from my friend Seneri mentioning theology and music on a scholar- wife and manager of 28 years, There's no such thing as black Science Foundation, both under the death of Newman. I started ship while working in local bands. Karen Newman. I spoke with her physics." President George Bush; appoint- getting my thoughts in order so Later on, while working on the about three years ago when I was In 1954 Walter E. Massey ment to the number two adminis- that I could write something about chitlin’ circuit he met Ray trying to get him to come down to had just completed the tenth trative post within the University Newman in this week’s issue of Charles, who was working as a St. Petersburg and do a concert for grade. Although he had yet to of California system; and presi- the Challenger. sideman with another group. The Jazz Jamm. Newman also has take a single course in chemistry dency of his alma mater in 1995, On Saturday, I looked to see two of them became fast friends. four sons, seven grandchildren, or advanced algebra or among other achievements. what albums I had with Newman Sometime in 1954, when Charles and three great grandchildren and trigonometry, his precocious In choosing theoretical … either as a sideman or as a began leading his own group, he of course, a host of friends. skills in mathematics earned him physics as his academic specialty, leader. I believe I have two albums reached out to Newman and asked Newspapers say that memorial an immediate scholarship to Massey pursued a somewhat with Newman as leader, but was him to come join his band. They services will be announced college at the age of 16. Two solitary discipline. Throughout only able to find one with the title continued playing together for sometime in the near future. weeks after arriving on the his distinguished career, however, of “David Newman/House of about 12 years until Charles Remember to “Keep Jazz campus of Morehouse College, he has been anything but clois- David.” In fact, a few minutes helped Newman begin a solo Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” Born in 1938 in Hattiesburg, Massey called his mother and tered, working instead to open the ago, I placed it on the turntable career at . His Jazz fans – do you have any Mississippi, Massey displayed as pleaded with her to take him world of science to others. As an and it’s playing at this very debut record album was “Fathead: feedback? I would like to hear from a child an unusual aptitude for home; she refused. educator, a scientist, and an moment. Presents David YOU! You may visit my Web site mathematics. He recalled to Tim He continued his schooling, administrator, Massey has Here’s what a portion of the Newman.” at: rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email Beardsley in Scientific American, persevered, and, guided by the advocated the need for academic linear notes say about the album In 1980, Newman went on to me at [email protected]. You "There was just something about wisdom and understanding of mentors to help draw in and then and Newman’s playing: “The record several mainstream jazz may also mail your letters to Rick sitting down and working through faculty mentors, achieved levels support students-especially album opens with “I Wish You albums for the Muse label. Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly problems." His felicity with of success largely unimagined minorities and women-in Love.” Fathead’s Spanish motif Rounding out his rhythm sections Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., numbers earned him, in the during his initial unfocused days pursuing a career in science and treatment of the verse gave this with superb jazz musicians such St. Petersburg, FL 33705. middle of high school, a Ford as a college freshman: a doctorate engineering. He has also pushed listener chills not only the first as Louis Hayes, Buster Williams, Foundation fellowship to in physics; full professorships at for a closer link between educa- Morehouse College in Atlanta. Brown University and the tional institutions and industry He began studying theoretical University of Chicago; director- that would allow for the safe and physics because it gave him the ship of Argonne National speedy incorporation of techno- chance to rise above the discrimi- Laboratory, one of the nation's logical advances into everyday nation he had witnessed as a largest energy research and devel- life, as well as for a more youth growing up in the segregat- opment laboratories; leadership pervasive and intensive science ed South of the 1940s and 1950s. positions in many professional education in American schools "So much depends on what scientific organizations; govern- that would raise individual people think of you," he related to ment administrative positions, literacy and enhance the country's Irwin Goodwin in Physics Today. including a seat on the U.S. economic competitiveness. PICK OF THE WEEK! 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anyone would doubt that one of the . They “Yeah.” That's always been his the NFL's toughest and most weren't overwhelmed with the point of emphasis ever since. Matchups physical offensive players and media throng and they knew how Now we're sitting here with an the Super Bowl MVP three years to handle the large crowds of excellent opportunity to do so. BY BARRY WILNER Big Ben against an inconsistent ago would play. Steelers fans who drove by their Now, it's about seizing this oppor- offensive line that includes “People ask me that question Tampa hotel cheering “Here we tunity.” Matchups for the Super tackles Willie Colon (74) and and I want to smack them,” go, Steelers.” All-Pro safety Bowl between the Max Starks (78), guards Darnell Roethlisberger said. “It's Hines Half the Steelers' starters, credits the Steelers' attitude to Steelers and Arizona Cardinals Stapleton (72) and Chris Ward, he's going to be out here. including Roethlisberger, remain their self-imposed discipline, one at Raymond James Stadium: Kemoeatu (68). It's the Super Bowl.” from the last Super Bowl victory, in which they demand that newly When the Steelers have the When the Cardinals have Ward was hurt in the first when Pittsburgh beat Seattle in arrived players buy into a team ball: the ball: BY ALAN ROBINSON quarter of the AFC championship 2006. concept. One that sometimes Just as the Steelers of the First priority: Keep Kurt game with Baltimore and never “We embrace all that's seems to be missing during a time 1970s evolved from a run-it- Warner (13) upright. TAMPA (AP) - The one returned. He has been listed as involved in the Super Bowl,” when success can be measured down-your-throat offense to a While their running game question hanging over the questionable for the Super Bowl. Tomlin said. “We're down here to not in championships, but by the more versatile mode, this group has been revived behind veteran as their Coach said Ward play, we're down here to win. I'm size of a player's contract. has balanced its attack. Indeed, Edgerrin James (32) and rookie practice week begins for the wouldn't practice Wednesday, but sure there's 30 other teams in the “The leaders on our team when RB (39) Tim Hightower (34) both key Super Bowl is whether wide noted this was nothing unusual. NFL that would like to have this , , couldn't find much room against contributors to the win over receiver Hines Ward will play The Steelers are appearing in burden this week.” Hines Ward they understand Baltimore in the AFC champi- Philadelphia for the NFC crown with a sprained knee. their seventh Super Bowl, only Maybe it's an attitude of been what it takes to be successful and onship game, QB Ben the Cardinals won't survive if Here's the answer: one fewer than the Cowboys' here, won that. what it takes is obediency,” Roethlisberger (7) took control. Warner doesn't get time to pass. “I'm playing,” Ward said record eight and will try to win “One of the first things coach Polamalu said. “We're a very The Cardinals' defense, while Warner heads to his third Monday after arriving with his their sixth title more than any Tomlin said was, “Does obedient team. You could tell us quite stout for most of three Super Bowl owning the two teammates. “I would have played other team. everybody in here believe we can to tell anything, we'll do it, if our postseason victories, hardly is most prolific passing days in the if the game had been last week.” It was tough to tell the rookies raise the Vince Lombardi head coach tells us to do, whether on the level of the Ravens. game's history. He had 414 Steelers , Ben from the veterans as the team Trophy?” defensive lineman it's good or not. That obediency Pittsburgh will turn to yards in the 2000 win over Roethlisberger, was startled arrived for Sunday's game against said. “Everyone said, allows us to be closer together.” Parker early, particularly Tennessee when he was with the seeking to draw Arizona's Rams and 365 when St. Louis standout safety, Adrian Wilson lost to New England two years (24) closer to the line. If success- later. ful, the Steelers will keep Expecting that many yards Warner, Whisenhunt pounding Parker, Mewelde against the best, most intimidat- Moore (21) and Gary Russell ing defense in the league since (33), but also will mix in some the Ravens of eight years ago is Lead Young Cardinals Into Tampa medium-range and deep throws dreaming. That doesn't mean to playmaker Arizona has no chance, because one, this one up to this point was highlight of the Cardinals' The Cardinals have rolled up (10). Holmes' 65-yard catch and Warner remains a superb, clutch really like business as usual” he improbable playoff run, said 95 points in playoff victories over run TD was the major offensive player with excellent touch. If said. “I really felt like it was just Warner is a great asset to all facets Atlanta, Carolina and play in the AFC title game and tackles Mike Gandy (69), Levi another road trip. The whole of his life. Philadelphia, heady stuff for a his contributions would be even Brown (75) and guard Reggie Super Bowl thing hasn't hit me “We talk about family life, we franchise that had two playoff more vital should fellow Wells (74) give him time, he will yet.” talk about my faith in God,” victories its entire history before wideout Hines Ward (86) be produce. Arizona coach Ken Fitzgerald said. “There's not this year. limited or out with a knee injury. Arizona certainly has the Whisenhunt has been here before, anything I can't talk to him about.” Sean Morey, who made the More likely, the warrior edge in receivers with the as offensive coordinator of Whisenhunt said he wants his Pro Bowl on special teams this Ward will play and play well. uncoverable Kurt Warner Pittsburgh's Super Bowl team to enjoy the experience, but year for Arizona, was part of the He was the MVP of Pittsburgh (11), who already has set a BY BOB BAUM champions of three seasons ago. “we can't lose sight of the fact that Steelers' Super Bowl champi- 2006 Super Bowl win. record for postseason yards “It's a little muggy out here,” we're here to play a game.” onship and was brought to the Arizona's secondary has receiving (419) and has five TAMPA (AP) - Thanks to a Whisenhunt said, “But fortunately He knows that trouble lurks in Cardinals by Whisenhunt to help performed inconsistently in the playoff ; three strong tail wind, Kurt Warner and we've got a week to get used to the party environment that leads instill the attitude and work ethic playoffs, but has made seven against Philly. Even if Fitzgerald the Arizona Cardinals arrived in that.” up to Sunday's game. of a winner. interceptions, led by two each is double-teamed, he will find town ahead of schedule Monday They have much less time to “I don't think you can talk to He said that after Tuesday's from Rod Hood (26) and rookie ways to be productive, so cor- to get ready for an unexpected get used to the media frenzy that them about it enough,” media day the team can focus “on Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie nerbacks (24), Super Bowl appearance. comes with the Super Bowl and Whisenhunt said. “I've talked to the task at hand.” (29). ARC could wind up with Deshea Townsend (26) and Warner, who won a Super they will lean on Warner's experi- them about it and will talk to them This isn't the first time lots of solo coverage on Holmes, Bryant McFadden (20) will need Bowl title with St. Louis in 2000, ence. about this again. That's something Cardinals have spent a week in the particularly if Ward is hobbled. plenty of support from hard- leads a team of Cardinals who are “Anytime you have a player that's very important. ... The only East. They stayed in suburban Steelers TE hitting Ryan Clark (25) and All- mostly newcomers to the NFL's that has Kurt's credentials, that has thing is give them as much infor- Washington after losing to the (83) has been a clutch performer Pro safety Troy Polamalu (43), biggest stage. After all, the had the season that Kurt's had mation as you can about it. It Redskins to prepare for the and favorite target for who has been sensational in the franchise hasn't played in a title throughout this year, it commands really goes back to the type of following Sunday's game against Roethlisberger. His matchups playoffs. game since 1947. respect,” Whisenhunt said. players that we have. They've the New York Jets. with Wilson, Antrel Rolle (21) Limiting Fitzgerald “Unlike probably the other Larry Fitzgerald, whose done a really good job of handling That didn't turn out so well. and Aaron Francisco (41), plus somewhat is critical and even two, and I think definitely the first acrobatic catches have been a this so far.” The Cardinals lost 55-35. the linebackers, might be telling. then (81) and Arizona's LBs have been Steve Breaston (15) are very active in the playoffs, dangerous. Both joined Fitz as notably Karlos Dansby (58) and 1,000-yard receivers this season. Gerald Hayes (54). Again, The best way for Kurtis The Stock Boy though, they aren't in ``Blitzburgh'' to keep the Baltimore's class. Cardinals from soaring is with a Roethlisberger often holds strong pass rush. Defensive And Brenda The Checkout Girl the ball too long and he was Player of the Year James sacked four times by the Harrison (92) is complemented In a supermarket, Kurtis the work. She simply said it wasn't was amazed. Most men would now live in Arizona , where he is Ravens. Arizona has seven sacks in the linebacking corps by stock boy, was busily working possible. He pressed and she run away from a woman with currently employed as the quar- in its three playoff games, with James Farrior (51), LaMarr when a new voice came over the explained she had two children two kids, especially if one had terback of the National Football DEs Bertrand Berry (92) and Woodley (56) and loud speaker asking for a carry and she couldn't afford a baby- disabilities - just like her first League Arizona Cardinals and Antonio Smith (94), providing (50). Up front, Aaron Smith (91) out at register 4. Kurtis was sitter, so he offered to pay for the husband and father of her has his Cardinals in the hunt for the best pass rush and DT, and (98) are almost finished and wanted to baby-sitter. Reluctantly she children had done. Kurtis was a possible appearance in the Darnell Dockett (90) being dis- formidable against the pass and get some fresh air so he decided accepted his offer for a date for not ordinary, he had adifferent Super Bowl. Is this a surprise ruptive in all phases. They the run. to answer the call. As he the following Saturday. That mindset. ending or could you have should find ways of pressuring approached the check-out stand Saturday night he arrived at her That evening Kurtis and guessed that he was not an a distant smile caught his eye, door only to have her tell him Brenda loaded up the kids, went ordinary person. the new check-out girl was that she was unable to go with to dinner and the movies. When It should be noted that he NFL Says Super beautiful. She was an older him. The baby-sitter had called her son needed anything Kurtis also quarterbacked the Rams in woman (maybe 26 and he was and canceled. To which Kurtis would take care of him. When Super Bowl XXXVI. He has only 22) and he fell in love. simply said, “Well, let's take the he needed to use the restroom, also been the NLF's Most Bowl Will Be One Of Later that day, after his shift kids with us.” he picked him up out of his Valuable Player twice and the was over, he waited by the She tried to explain that wheelchair, took him and Super Bowl's Most Valuable The Safest Places punch clock to find out her taking the children was not an brought him back. The kids Player. name. She came into the break option, but again not taking no loved Kurtis. At the end of the TAMPA (AP) - The NFL at a news conference Monday room, smiled softly at him, took for an answer, he pressed. evening, Brenda knew this was says Tampa's Raymond James that the heavy security for this her card and punched out, then Finally Brenda, brought him the man she was going to marry Stadium will be one of the safest year's game will be typical of left. He looked at her card, inside to meet her children. She and spend the rest of her life places in the United States when every Super Bowl since the BRENDA. He walked out only had an older daughter who was with. the Super Bowl is played Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. to see her start walking up the just as cute as a bug, Kurtis A year later, they were Sunday. Officials declined to say road. The next day, he waited thought, then Brenda brought married and Kurtis adopted both The FBI, Customs and how many total personnel will outside as she left the supermar- out her son, in a wheelchair. He of her children. Since then they Border Protection and numerous be involved. But at least 20 ket and offered her a ride home. was born a paraplegic with have added two more kids. other federal agencies will assist different federal agencies will be He looked harmless enough and Down Syndrome. So what happened to Kurtis local police in protecting players involved, handling duties she accepted. When he dropped Kurtis asked Brenda, “I still the stock boy and Brenda the and fans. ranging from protecting airspace her off, he asked if maybe he don't understand why the kids check-out girl? Well, Milton Ahlerich, the NFL's to arresting people selling coun- could see her again, outside of can't come with us?” Brenda Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Warner Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Warner vice president for security, said terfeit merchandise. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS Governor Crist And What Will President Obama Workforce Leaders Discuss Do For Blacks?

Economy Stimulus BY CASH MICHAELS help Obama,’’ Adams continued. Obama, saying that “she is the SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE “He’s cleaning up a major mess. president’s closest adviser, and WILMINGTON JOURNAL One man cannot do the work. So being a proud, accomplished T ALLAHASSEE – Gov. Crist. “Now more than ever, economic stimulus. This it’s going to be incumbent on us black mother, she won’t allow Gov. Charlie Crist, today contin- we want to make sure that economic infrastructure will WILMINGTON (NNPA)- to figure out where we fit in him to forget the community.” uing his commitment to Floridians and employers have help small businesses to expand Now that Barack Hussein Obama helping him.’’ Marquita McAlpine, graduat- strengthening Florida’s the tools and resources they need and create new jobs now, even has taken the oath of office to Adams said that, that means ing NCCU senior, an NAACP economy, met with the directors to not just weather the current amidst the economic downturn become the 44th president of the “African-Americans have to member and president of the of Florida’s 24 Regional challenges, but to expand and affecting Florida and the nation. United States and the first continue to be politically civically NCCU Presbyterian Campus Workforce Boards to discuss move forward. We must remain The regional directors who African-American ever to do so, active in electing local officials Ministry, agreed that the African- strategies for addressing innovative in supporting our met with the governor today what will he do for black who also share President American community must Floridians’ employment needs. businesses and generating new operate four of the state’s 24 America? With over 2.5 million Obama’s vision of change that “continue to work.’’ She also The directors oversee nearly 90 jobs.” Regional Workforce Boards. American jobs lost last year, the America can believe in.” “He admonished the Joy One-Stop Career Centers, Gov. Crist earlier this They are part of Florida’s auto industry near collapse, needs more than our vote,” she audience “not to underestimate’’ located across the state, that month, announced his proposed workforce system, which also millions of Americans losing their concluded, “he needs our work.’’ the power and commitment of provide employment informa- Economic Stimulus Plan includes Workforce Florida Inc. homes, two foreign wars and a Irving Joyner, Associate law young people, especially after tion and training services. The targeting small Florida busi- (WFI) and the Agency for national economy on life support, professor at North Carolina their impressive support for governor recently visited local nesses with the greatest Workforce Innovation. President Obama has more to Central University’s (NCCU) Obama at the polls. “We’re still workforce centers in Brevard potential for growth and job Workforce Florida is charged deal with coming into office than School of Law said, “African- involved; the momentum is still and Leon counties and this creation. A pilot loan program with overseeing the state’s any other president in history. Americans have to realize that alive,’’ McAlpine said. month he unveiled his proposed of $8.5 million is proposed to workforce policy, programs and So what can the black Obama wasn’t elected to be the NCCU Political Science Prof. Economic Stimulus Plan to help support small businesses with services. Through the Regional Commander-in-Chief do to help top civil rights leader, …nor was Jarvis Hall said “Amen’’ to the small Florida-based businesses between ten and 99 employees Workforce Boards, the regional address high unemployment, he elected to articulate or promote notion that no one individual, not expand and create new jobs by that meet certain criteria directors operate nearly 90 One- lack of affordable healthcare, sub- the African-American agenda.’’ even Obama, “can change the providing $10 million in loans showing high growth potential. Stop Career Centers across standard education and many Joyner continued, “Electing systemic problems that exist in and support services. The loans, up to $250,000 per Florida. The centers provide other maladies that perennially Barack Obama president doesn’t America today.’’ Hall said, “At “Support for Florida’s business, would be used for businesses and prospective plague the African-American mean we have overcome ... we times, we’re going to have to workforce system is a vital part capital purchases, employee employee Floridians with community? could put too much faith in him to push Barack Obama. We’re going of my administration’s commit- training and salaries for new employment information and Panelists who took part in deliver us when we need to be to have to make sure that he is ment to strengthening the job jobs. The Governor’s plan also training services tailored to local “Kwanzaa Joy: A Community organizing to deliver ourselves.’’ true to the progressive agenda that market here in Florida,” said calls for $1.5 million for workforce needs. Celebration of Our First African- Joyner added that, “African- he’s promoted and it’s going to be American President’’ late last Americans must be serious about up to us to continue this month, all agreed that before delivering on their own agenda movement.’’ blacks ask the question they because there may be times when Rev. William Barber II, Audubon Applauds President should first ask, “what are we the community has to disagree president of the NC NAACP said going to do for ourselves?” with President Obama on various while he agreed with much of “I’m looking forward to his Obama’s Decision To Allow policy issues.” what he’d heard from his fellow presidency with great expecta- Poetess and community panelists, “theologically no one tions, but, we have to work,’’ activist, Ajuba Joy, reinforced the really knows what’s going to States To Regulate Car Stella Adams, owner of S. J. notion that “African-Americans happen next.” Barber said, “God Adams Consulting in Durham now have every reason to has made this Barack Obama’s and formerly the executive Greenhouse Gas Emissions improve their communities and time for a reason that still may not director of the North Carolina by doing so, they help President be clear to African-Americans” Fair Housing Center, told those Obama address the ills of the he concludes, “We’re thinking it’s T ALLAHASSEE- on a path to reduce its green- sive steps to reduce greenhouse gathered for Kwanzaa Joy at the nation.” Joy also expressed confi- about him, when it could be about Audubon today called on state house gas emissions. One of the gas emissions from all sources.” Vital Link in CrossLink School in dence in First Lady Michelle us.’’ legislators to ratify the state’s most important strategies in Regulating greenhouse Southeast Raleigh. “We have to new clean car rule approved those orders was adoption of the gases from cars and light trucks last month by the Florida California Motor Vehicle is one of the most important Environmental Regulation Emissions Standards. More than steps Florida can take to reduce Commission. The roadblock to 40% of Florida’s greenhouse our state’s contribution to global adoption of these rules will be gases come from transportation climate change and protect the Senate Passes Lilly Ledbetter removed by President Barack sources. Florida’s clean car rule state from its impacts. Recent Obama’s reported decision to will require that new cars and studies have shown, for Fair Pay Act!? allow states to adopt their own light trucks sold in Florida meet example, that Florida’s low lying rules to reduce greenhouse gases higher air pollution standards. coastal areas will experience WASHINGTON- The US of this legislation. During the percent less than the lowest paid from auto emissions. “Florida is amongst a group extraordinary property losses Senate approved, by a vote of several hours of debate, seven man in the same position when Previously, the Bush admin- of 13 states that are leading the associated with sea level rise. 61-36, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair amendments were proposed to she filed a complaint istration had blocked California way to make cars cleaner and Our economy and environment Pay Act. weaken the legislation and all with Equally Employment and other states from adopting more efficient by reducing green- are also likely to suffer inordi- “The Lilly Ledbetter Fair were soundly defeated. The final Opportunity Commission. tailpipe standards for cars and house gas emissions and nately from more intense storms Pay Act will ensure that women bill passed with the support of Lower court rulings supported light trucks. President Obama’s improving fuel economy,” said and storm surges, and that alone subject to wage discrimination five republicans and all sixteen her claim and awarded her decision removes a major Audubon of Florida Policy makes the case for urgent action. will get their day in court and is women senators. The bill now damages, but the Supreme Court objection by automakers that Director, Eric Draper. Costs of adapting to the impacts an important step towards goes back to the House to held that her claim was not filed states should not adopt their own “Approving the clean car rules of climate change will also be a closing the persistent and sizable reconcile. The differences within 180 days of Goodyear’s vehicle emissions standards. His for Florida is a win-win strategy major factor in the state’s wage gap that remains between between the House and Senate initial discriminatory pay decision also supports Gov. to reduce gas prices and global economic future. men and women,” said Business passed versions and then to decision and therefore was not Crist’s call for Florida adoption warming pollution, which is good “The carmakers’ objections and Professional Woman/USA President Obama who has said valid. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair of the California rules. for our environment and our to Florida’s clean car rule are CEO Deborah L. Frett. he will sign the legislation. Pay Act reverses the effect of the In 2007, Governor Crist wallets. In the interest of our falling by the wayside,” Draper “Enactment of this legislation The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Supreme Court decision and signed three far-reaching citizens, Florida has an impera- said. “It is time now for the was one of BPW/USA’s top leg- Act would overturn the reinstates the previous standard executive orders to set Florida tive to urgently undertake aggres- Legislature to ratify the rule.” islative priorities.” damaging Ledbetter v. that each discriminatory Congress has shown its Goodyear Supreme Court paycheck is a violation of law. strong support for working- decision and ensure that victims In 2008, the House passed the women by passing pay equity of pay discrimination have a real Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, but Recommended Reading List legislation in first days of the chance to pursue their claims. the bill failed in the Senate by a 111th Congress. Thank you to Lilly Ledbetter, one of the few narrow margin. This year the bill Senators Kennedy (D-MA) and female supervisors at the passed both chambers with For Black History Month Mikulski (D-MD) for their Goodyear plant in Gadsden, record levels of support. unflagging leadership in support Alabama, was earning 20 TALLAHASSEE – In cele- History Month reading list of Black History Month. bration of Black History Month contains many inspirational Additionally, parents, teachers this February, the Department of selections that are sure to and principals are encouraged to backs. Nobody knew when we a small group of non-violent Education’s Just Read, Florida! captivate readers of all ages. nominate full-time African- LEWIS were arrested on trumped up protestors made a sacred vow office today released a recom- To view this year’s Black American educators in elemen- continued from front page charges and taken to jail. to walk from Selma to mended reading list which History Month Recommended tary, middle and high schools for most inspired leader, Martin Nobody knew then that today Montgomery. Nobody knew showcases a broad selection of Reading List, visit www.justread- the Black History Month Luther King Jr. our children and grandchildren when some of us were left African-American authors and florida.org/BHM.asp. The Excellence in Education Award. Nobody knew when we would be able to eat where they beaten and bloody on the their literary creations. Students reading list provides a wide variety Complete details about these were sitting down on lunch want to eat, sleep in any hotel Edmund Pettus Bridge, that and families are encouraged to of suggested books for students of activities can be found at counter stools in Birmingham where they want to sleep and today the hands that picked explore these selections in order all ages and grade levels. The www.FloridaBlackHistory.com. and Nashville. Nobody knew ride on a bus freely without cotton would have picked the to develop a greater understand- Web site also offers tools for Just Read, Florida! makes when lighted cigarettes were put fearing for their lives; and next President of the United ing of the many contributions of parents to help nurture a reading reading a priority in Florida’s out in our hair or down our nobody knew on March 7, 1965, States. African-American culture to our friendly environment at home. public schools and among the society. In addition to the Black community groups and volunteer “Reading is the basis of History Month reading list, Gov. organizations that support them. learning and serves as a continu- Crist announced an art contest for For more information about the ing source of discovery through- students in kindergarten through Department of Education’s Just PLEASE SUPPORT out our lives,” said Department third grade and an essay contest Read, Florida! office, visit of Education Commissioner Eric for students in grades four www.justreadflorida.com. J. Smith. “This year’s Black through twelve in celebration OUR ADVERTISERS!

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Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor

Macedonia Freewill 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Baptist Church Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South 900 - 16th Avenue South 820 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-0670 Office (727) 895-4900 • Fax (727) 895-4990 Home: 896-8006 Bro. Robert Smith SERVICES Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 8:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:00 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mid-Morning 11:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship...... 5:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Bishop Communion is observed every first Sunday Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Raymond T. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. The Church Where Everyone is Welcome Baker, Pastor Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 327-8708 Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH St. Petersburg, Florida Rev. Frank W. Peterman, Jr. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Pastor Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

McCabe United Methodist Church 2800 26th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor

GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST Advertise in the Friendship PISCOPAL HURCH Missionary Baptist Church E 1045 16th StreetC S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 3300 31st Street South email: [email protected] St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Website: www.greatermtzioname.org Church Directory! (727) 906-8300 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 11 A.M. Worship CALL “Serving and Saving Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. “Helping and Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Healing” Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. “Inspiring and Pastor 727-896-2922 Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry Thursday ...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 Praising” "The church with a heart in the heart of the city"

10th Street Church Of God 207 - 10th Street North Call Today! St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 898-9407 Your Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Elder Tony L. Bradley, Pastor Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. could be HERE! New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. The church where Don’t wait! Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. Pastor is practiced! 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009