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OPINION COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SPORTS Julianne Malveaux on Raising the Debt Ceiling 3 Steve Marshall on Saving the Children 4 A Military Send Off For Jordon 5 Adu Gets US Call-Up 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor VOLUME 43 NUMBER 39 MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Gibbs High School Class of 1963 Jacksonville Elects Awards Scholarships First Black Mayor SPECIAL TO THE tells you he attended public CHALLENGER FROM schools and worked his way THE JACKSONVILLE through college by working at FREE PRESS Winn-Dixie. His storied path includes a JACKSONVILLE - The myriad of connections to the city of Jacksonville used to common citizen from attending popularly claim the slogan, “the HBCU Edward Waters College bold new city of the south.” To and pledging Kappa Alpha Psi, many of its minority citizens, Fraternity to managing billion that meant unspoken racism and d ollar budgets affecting a history of the “good ol’ boy” millions of citizens in America. Scholarship winners and presenters system” in practice. This week His work in the Clinton-Gore voters made the decision to take administration garnered so a step it’s never made before much respect, the world leaders with the election of Alvin visited Jacksonville to stomp on Brown as Mayor. his behalf during his mayoral Some people thought it was campaign. a joke, not taking the A man of promise homegrown talent seriously All that know him personal- when he decided he was going ly speak a profound respect for to run for Mayor. But Alvin him and his work. Brown didn’t pay any attention Mentor and friend Dr. to naysayers. With a burning Chester Aikens met Brown desire for public advocacy that decades ago while a student at flamed back over a decade ago EWC. Brown and councilman Scholarship Committee members with a failed attempt to unseat Reggie Brown were both Cong. Corrine Brown, he kept pledging a fraternity and went ST. PETERSBURG – The the Florida Humanities Council his eye on the prize. to Aikens for guidance. 2nd Annual Minson R. Rubin in 2006. He serves as president of This week that path to “You knew back then he Scholarship was awarded to the Gibbs Alumni Association destiny came into fruition. was someone special.” Said three Gibbs High seniors on and he is a mentor for students at Brown’s underdog campaign Aikens. Tuesday, May 24. During a Gibbs. which flourished at the infight- When Aikens headed the ceremony held at Gibbs, Ethel The Gibbs Class of 1963 ing of republican candidates selection committee for a new Collins Cannady presented took on this project in an effort to will make him the first president of the Jacksonville Deijaun Chrstie, Darylce Beach assist students who attend their African-American mayor in the Urban League, he reluctantly Alvin Brown and Jahitia Haynes each with a Alma Marta to help them further city’s history and the first had to back present director Dr. $500 check and an award’s letter. their education. The selected Democrat in nearly twenty Richard Danford for the guidance throughout the years. Al Gore Minson R. Rubin, for whom the students were among those who years. position. His professional experi- Former advisor to late scholarship is named, was in submitted applications in March. A professed self made man, “Alvin would have been ences has included: Secretary Ron Brown on attendance along with other The Scholarship Committee, our next Mayor “worked his great for the job then, but I knew Managed $4 billion initia- Defense members of the Gibbs High chaired by Dr. Fred Frederick way up by the bootstraps.” with all of his potential he was tive to create jobs as executive “Alvin was working for the School Class of 1963. met and recommended the three Unlike previous mayors blessed destined for much more,” director of the White House people of Jacksonville when The scholarship was named students. Scholarship Committee with a silver spoon and the Aikens says proudly. Community Empowerment they didn’t even know it,” said to honor Rubin because of his members are Nettie H. Jackson, anointing of friends in high Their friendship has lasted Board Aikens. “He is a fine young man steadfast loyalty to Gibbs High Sandra G. McClendon, Olivia H. places, Brown attributes his for decades and included his Former advisor to President I’ve admired from day one and School. Minson Rubin was also Lambert, Ethel Cannady and successes to the blessings of support in his campaign against Bill Clinton named “Keeper and Scholar of Sandra Gore Miller, and God, a supportive family and Congresswoman Corrine Former senior advisor for MAYOR Knowledge,” Pinellas County by President Thomas “Jet” Jackson. hard work. He unashamedly Brown and professional Urban Policy to Vice President continued on pg. 6 Phenomenal Oprah Spoke Across Barriers

BY REV. JESSE JACKSON tradition of Jackie Robinson, TRICE EDNEY WIRE.COM she flew around the bases and Opinion ...... 3 crossed home plate standing up. CHICAGO - May 25 will be Oprah was born in remembered as a bittersweet Kosciusko, Miss., so poor she Community News ...... 3-6 day across America. sometimes wore homemade On that day, after a quarter dresses stitched together from century of unparalleled excel- sacks used to ship potatoes. Black History...... 6 lence and out-of-this-world Raised in a broken family, she success, Oprah is closing down. was raped as a child and became Health & Family ...... 7 “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” has pregnant at age 14 (her son died been TV’s top-rated talk show shortly after birth). Somehow, year after year after year. she found the drive and grit to Sports...... 8 Hers is a truly remarkable climb up and out of the valley of and thoroughly American story, pain and shame and begin her a story of triumph and grace that ascent to the mountaintop as a State News ...... 9 belongs to the world, especially freshman at Tennessee State the children growing up hard in University. National News ...... 9 places like Soweto, Detroit and That’s when and where she the West Bank. and I first crossed paths, She didn’t inherit a penny. although she had to remind me Church Directory....10, 11 She earned everything she has. of it many years later. I was Some people born on third base speaking at the university. think they hit a triple. Oprah Church News ...... 11 spent much of her young life ducking wild pitches and unfair OPRAH umpires. But in the best continued on pg. 9 Oprah Winfrey

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We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. ST. PETERSBURG - A Centers and online at the University of South Florida free sports clinic is being www.bcasports.org (Under and NCAA Eligibility Center • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — presented by the Black Coaches Events, scroll down to 2011 are scheduled to participate be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. and Administrators Association BCA St. Petersburg Youth and share messages about • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. (BCA) in partnership with the Sports Clinic registration education, athletics, and life • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real city of St. Petersburg Parks and form). Youth can choose one of skills development. foundation, and very little meaning for the future. Recreation Department. Based five sports: football, soccer, In the last five years, the • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. in Indianapolis, the BCA brings baseball, tennis, or basketball sports clinic has provided a fun • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the their 2011 BCA National (boys or girls). and educational experience for reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. Convention and Expo to the During their national con- approximately 1,200 youth Renaissance Vinoy Resort & vention each year, the BCA thanks to sponsors and support- Golf Club in St. Petersburg commits time to reach out to ers. This year’s supporters May 25-28. the community by hosting include Wilson Sporting On Saturday May 28 the a FREE Youth Sports Goods®, Adidas®, and OPINION clinic will be held at Campbell Development Clinic. This U S TA Florida. Park Complex and Recreation year’s event will focus on For more information Center, 601 14th Street South, understanding the importance contact Kennedy Wells, BCA St Petersburg. of balancing athletic aspira- Director of Membership, We Have To Raise Local student-athletes, ages tions with academic success. In [email protected] or 317- 8-13 (girls and boys) should addition to the sports skill 829-5604; or Chan Srinivasa, The Debt Ceiling register in advance if possible. development and mentoring St. Pete Parks/Recreation Forms are available, at efforts of BCA volunteer /Athletics, 727-893-7629. St. Petersburg Recreation coaches, student-athletes from BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX size of government. Congressman Ron Paul (R- NNPA COLUMNIST TX) would virtually eviscerate the Medicare program in the name of fiscal efficiency. He A recent Gallup poll found wouldn’t tweak it, or impose cost savings; he’d that 47 percent of all Americans simply get rid of it. His proposal is so draconian oppose raising the debt ceiling. that even former Congressman and potential pres- PCS Bus Drivers Get A ‘Lounge Only 19 percent support raising the ceiling past its idential candidate Newt Gringrich criticized it. current $12.1 trillion dollar limit. The remainder And the Tea Party holds such sway on Republican Makeover’ From Students of us say we don’t know enough about the debt opinion that Gingrich had to quickly backtrack ceiling to have an opinion. and apologize for his remarks. The apology was TARPON SPRINGS - The current lounge is cluttered, furniture, pictures and more That’s part of our problem. More of us know not enough – Gingrich was excoriated by fellow Pinellas County Schools’ bus unattractive, and uncom- will be in place for the Monday about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s baby mama Republicans for his position. He had a great week, drivers received a major fortable. surprise. drama than about our nation’s finances. And, actually, with the revelation of his big-spending surprise Monday, May 23. The The students went out into “The kids who arranged more of us are actually interested in the sordid ways (he ran up a six-figure bill at Tiffany’s), and Tarpon Springs High Student the community to ask for con- this are amazing. They went on drama than in a decision that may ultimately with the indignity of a glitter shower in P eer Connectors group tributions to do a “lounge their own and got contributions affect our nation’s financial health. Of course, Minneapolis. unveiled a new lounge for the makeover.” Contributions to help make the afternoons for most of us have no dog in the Schwarzenegger Those who believe in the role that government bus drivers. The students saw came mostly from the Hospice our drivers a little nicer,” said mess, and all of us are impacted by these budget should play in our lives need to lobby for a viable, this as a much needed project. resale store. New paint, new Clint Herbic, principal. decisions. We have no choice but to raise the debt strong, and fiscally responsible government. We ceiling, and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) ought to be able to make the case for good govern- is insisting on draconian budget cuts as the price ment spending, that which alleviates pain, for Republican acquiescence to increase the debt supports public well-being, protects the least and ceiling. He wants cuts that hurt education, senior the left out. We need to be able to make the case citizens, and the needy, and he may well have the for investment in people through education, Pinellas Tax Certificate political clout to impose such cuts. health care, and job creation. And, we need to If we fail to raise the debt ceiling we will not make the case that in challenging economic times, Sale On June 1 have the dollars to pay on our obligations. We there are people who need help. If we want to cut owe $12.09 trillion dollars and must pay interest government spending, surely we might eliminate on that debt. If we default on our borrowing, our some of the corporate perks we keep handing out, CLEARWATER - Pinellas taxing authorities. The sale last Gulf Coast Business Review credit rating will tank, affecting our position in the like interest free loans or bank bailouts. At the County Tax Collector Diane year produced $60 million, during May. To avoid having a global economic market. So, we have no choice same time, we might well offer struggling citizens Nelson announces the tax cer- which accounted for 96 percent certificate issued, property but to raise the debt ceiling. some of the benefits we so freely offer corpora- tificate sale for 2010 delinquent of 2009 delinquent property owners with delinquent 2010 At the same time, the price that Boehner and tions. Our foreclosure crisis might be much less real estate taxes will be held taxes. taxes must make their payment his gang would extract is high. Will we sacrifice severe, for example, if people could get help with June 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Registration is currently before the sale either through the poor, seniors, and public services to preserve their mortgages. In the first 15 years of a 30 year bidpinellas.com. Last year’s open at bidpinellas.com and the Tax Collector’s website, our credit rating? Many argue that we make some mortgage, most of the payment is interest. What sale drew more than 75,000 will continue until the sale taxcollect.com, or at any Tax of the same choices in our personal lives when we if people got a break on those interest payments? bidders, and the Tax Collector’s ends June 1. The sale is Collector office. In-person have more month than money. Either a creditor Here’s the bottom line, though. We have no office is anticipating a signifi- conducted in a “reverse- payments must be made before goes unpaid, or we go without something we choice but to raise the debt ceiling, but we do have cant increase in the number of auction” style, with interest 5 p.m. on May 31, and certified need. We have seen senior citizens making the choices on how we choose to spend government participants this year. rates on individual certificates funds – cash, credit card, choice between medication and food, school dollars. Those who believe in government must The annual tax certificate starting at 18 percent. Bidders cashier’s check or money order systems sacrificing bright and promising new advocate for it and reject the Tea Party arguments sale is an online auction that compete for the lowest rate, – are required. teachers for those who are tenured, colleges and that the best government is a small one. The debt allows bidders the right to and certificates are awarded to For additional information universities eliminating classes and majors ceiling has been raised eight times in the past purchase a delinquent those with the lowest bid. Any about the tax certificate sale because their budgets have been cut. If all of us decade. This time around, though, we are debating taxpayer’s debt in exchange for certificate not purchased will or other Tax Collector have to make these cuts, some argue, so should the role of government as well as the debt ceiling. an annual interest rate, be issued to Pinellas County at services, visit their website, the United States government. Those who believe in government are losing the ensuring the majority of unpaid 18 percent annual interest. taxcollect.com or call 727-464- But, some approach this debt ceiling with a debate, if just 19 percent of those polled think the property taxes are collected All delinquent real estate 7777 to speak to a customer hidden agenda. They would simply like to cut the debt ceiling should be raised. and distributed to various accounts are published in the service representative. DIMMITT CADILLAC

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Caring OUT ABOUT for the Soul W& STEVE BY VIKKI T. GASKIN-BUTLER, M.DIV., PH.D. A friend of mine from Kenya once told Even though I thought I would not have me that in Africa there is time for everything. enough time to accomplish the things I A Child Is A As I reflected on her comment I thought thought were important, I completed the tasks about how busy our lives can be. Many of us that were actually important. As I think about Terrible Thing To Waste! have so much to do and often think we do not it, my Kenyan friend had not lost sight of the have enough time do it. However, my friend fact that there is enough time for important called my attention to a fundamental truth. things like caring for ourselves and others – There is enough time. Our difficulty is that e.g., relationships, friendships and family. We we do not recognize this fact. simply have to acknowledge this fact and use As I write, I am reminded of the things I our time accordingly. believed I had to accomplish yesterday. When time seems too short, it might be However, a headache prevented me from that we are filling our time with nonessential doing some of those things. The world did not things. Perhaps we need to reorder our priori- end. I simply completed the tasks today. ties and use our time doing what is most Today I had not planned on starting my day at important. This is one among many ways we my son’s school. However, a matter required can care for our souls. my attention at the school and I went.

St. Petersburg Ranks

Number 1 On List Of What does a state representative, the mother “The streets have nothing for you!” of a slain teen, a reformed teenager, and a NBA superstar Otis Songbird rendered a former NBA player all have in common. The powerful yet moving account of his Top 25 U.S. Arts Destinations answer is our youth! childhood/teen years, NBA experiences, and “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” is a post NBA experiences. He shared with the ST. PETERSBURG - Arts and the Dali, already call The recognition also rein- familiar phrase adopted by the United Negro youth that he came from a virtually poor family Members and friends of St. St. Petersburg home. The city forces the many programs College Fund. Through his actions, State with 12 children, a deceased father and a mother Petersburg’s arts community also boasts internationally- managed by the city. Among Representative Darryl Rousson is telling the bay who had a very low paying job. Yet he have spoken again, catapulting acclaimed music and theater at them, the Mahaffey Theater art area that “A Child is a terrible thing to waste. graduated from high school and went to college. the city to the top spot on the Progress Energy Center for gallery which gives local and In one of his many efforts to prevent our As a matter of fact, 10 of his other 11 siblings American Style Magazine’s list the Arts/Mahaffey Theater, as regional artists and art groups young people from destructing, he coordinated completed college. He stressed the significance of Top 25 Arts Destinations for well as in more intimate venues, an opportunity to display their a very moving event featuring Lisa Brown of studying, creating good habits and not using mid-size U.S. cities — for the such as The Palladium Theater, work in a high profile arts mother of slain teen Cabretti Wheeler; Rion drugs! He strongly admonished the youth to second year in a row. This is American Stage and the new venue; and the Mahaffey Schofield, a reformed teenager who had every- stay away from negative people, always have the tenth straight year St. home of Fall Theatre Company. Theater’s notable Class Acts thing right in his life but did everything wrong; confidence in yourself and not allow others to Petersburg has been recognized And St. Petersburg’s program which provides arts and Otis Lee Birdsong, formerly of the Kansas define who you are. Songbird said how for its vibrant arts community downtown gallery district education to students through City Kings. extremely hard he worked to be drafted into the and the second year it’s finished provides exhibition space for a in-school artist residency Hundreds of youth poured into the NBA and maintain his above average level of in the top 10. diverse range of local and programs, master classes and Advantage Village Academy located at 1221 play. He specifically addressed the parents in The significance of this regional art exhibits. The recent field trips to curriculum-based 22nd Street South in St. Petersburg. Food and attendance to strictly enforce discipline and to ranking continues to grow as revival of the classic Crislip stage productions. beverage were enjoyed by the children as the begin disciplining their children at an early age. arts offerings in St. Petersburg Arcade, 645 Central Ave., into Results of the American crowd anxiously waited to hear what the He said they should not expect coaches, have recently expanded - with studio and gallery space for Style survey will help further speakers had to say. Lisa Wheeler Brown, who teachers and school personnel to raise their the Dale Chihuly Collection on emerging artists further under- strengthen St. Petersburg’s arts lost her son (Cabretti) tragically on Sept. 6, children. He concluded with a very exuberating B each Drive surpassing scores the city’s commitment to reputation locally as well as 2008 told the crowd, “If I can save one child, question and answer period that all enjoyed. 100,000 visitors less than one its arts community. City Council increase its national and interna- my son didn’t die in vain.” She works ardently We applaud Representative Rousson and his year after its grand opening; the Member and gallery owner tional opportunities for tourism with the Cabretti Wheeler Foundation, whose efforts to save our children. We have to continue Morean Arts Center Hot Shop Leslie Curran spearheaded the dollars. primary goal is to eradicate violent crimes. doing productive things, being proactive, and opening in July 2010; and the Crislip renovation. This is the 14th year for the She was followed by Rion Schofield, a supporting our children. It is true; A Child is a stunning new home of the Elizabeth Brincklow, the American Style Magazine’s youth of St. Petersburg. Rion gave a summary Terrible Thing to Waste! Salvador Dali Museum, which city’s Arts and International annual poll, which allows of his life and told how his mother tried Thank you for reading, and I hope you have opened to much international, Relations Manager, is pleased readers to vote on the cities they directing him, yet he chose the life of the streets. enjoyed your time OUT AND ABOUT royal fanfare in January 2011. with the ranking for many believe fit the criteria for a Top He continuously told the listening audience, W/Steve. In the ranking, St. reasons. It recognizes the work 25 Arts Destination based on a Petersburg topped the list ahead of many individuals and organi- city’s population. American of cities including Savannah, zations such as the City’s Arts Style Magazine is the nation’s New Orleans, Charleston, Advisory Committee, Public premier arts magazine for art, New Property Tax Exemption Tampa, Boulder, Miami, Art Commission, the St. Pete collectors, and cultural Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Arts initiative, the Downtown travelers, featuring information PINELLAS COUNTY – This exemption begins for the spouse or designee, or a repre- Honolulu and others. Arts Association and the St. about American contemporary During this past legislative 2011 tax year, and will be sentative of his or her estate, Six world-class museums, Petersburg Artist Resource art and artists, galleries, travel session the Florida Legislature based upon the number of days may file an application on including the Museum of Fine Collaborative. and tourism. acted on Amendment 2, an in the previous calendar year behalf of an eligible service- amendment that creates an that the person was deployed member. The application is additional homestead on active duty in support of available on the Property exemption for members of the those operations. Appraiser’s website at WWW.THEW EEKLYC HALLENGERN EWSPAPER. 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Bryce recently signed the papers that will make him a Thursday, May 26 - May Music & Movies in the Park, N. military man. The son of local Straub Park (Beach Dr. between 4th & 5th Ave. N.E.), St. firefighter, Lesley Jordan and Petersburg. N. Music starts at 7 p.m.; movies at dusk. Deborah Franklin, the 2009 Enjoy classic films screened Thursday evening on the Lakewood High School graduate is looking forward to a magnificent downtown waterfront. Bring a picnic--bring new career and the new your own or purchase from Saturday Morning Market location. When asked what he vendors--along with a blanket or lawn chair. Rental expected of the military, Bryce chairs available. Convenient parking at BayWalk garage. answered, “I want to see the world and make money to take Free, but donations appreciated. 727-824-7802 or care of my family.” He is Bryce Jordan and several family members gather together www.stpetepreservation.org. This week, “North By married and the father of a one Northwest” (1959) starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie year old son, Braylon. His wife, be lonely for awhile, but the c ompleted and he gets Antonio, TX to begin training. Saint. Hitchcock thriller - don't forget to look! the former Breonna Jenkins, is small family can be reunited a permanent assignment. On Following his basic training, excited as well. She expects to after the basic training has been Tuesday, Bryce left for San Bryce expects to begin training Thursday, May 26 - Pinellas County Schools Board as an airline fuel and mainte- nance specialist. meeting, Conference Hall, Administration Building, “He has always been a good 301 4th St. SW, Largo, 5 p.m. To view the board meeting boy and a good student. He live online through the Pinellas County Schools’ website, never gave us any problem,” go to www.pcsb.org/Board/members.html. 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ST. PETERSBURG - The programs and promote a positive engaged in numerous workshops NULITER, Zamarie Johnson Saturday, May 28 - Saturday Morning Market, Al Lang Pinellas County Urban League’s exchange of ideas on the subject. such as; Breaking the Silence asked; “Why didn’t you leave Field parking Lot, corner of 1st Ave. and 1st St. S., 9 a.m. National Urban League Focal points include plenary About School & Cyber Bullying, the relationship sooner?” She to 2 p.m. Visit the largest farmer's market in Florida for a Incentives To Excel and Succeed sessions, luncheons and break- Checking Your Swag and responded to him by saying that (NULITES) teen leadership out sessions for both adults and Keeping It Real, to name a few. at the time she was foolishly in variety of fresh and organic produce, gourmet baked program members attended the teens, and a teens “listening” One session in particular that love. As the conference came to goods, prepared foods, plants and flowers, arts and 26th Annual Preventing Crime in summit. The conference stood out among the rest was an end, 18 year old NULITER, crafts or a variety of handcrafted items. Last market of the Black Community attracted over 1,300 participants. conducted by a young lady Da’Sheena Fields said; “I really the season! Visit www.saturdaymorningmarket.com. Conference in Miami, FL, May During the conference named, Carolyn Thomas. She enjoyed the trip, because I 18-21. The conference is a col- students were given the opportu- told the teens of how she was a learned some things and met new laborative effort to address nity to speak with, Law victim of extreme domestic people. Saturday, May 28 - 97X Backyard BBQ, 12 p.m. – 10 issues relating to the dispropor- Enforcement Officers, Educators abuse. Thomas described If you would like more infor- p.m. Vinoy Park. Kick off summer with food, fun,and tionate number of African- and Motivational Speakers. This how her mother was killed and mation about the Urban music. Try your hand at open volleyball and corn toss. Americans who are under the allowed the youth to get a better how she was shot at point blank League’s NULITES Teen This year it's a FREE SHOW featuring Sick Puppies, supervision of the criminal understanding of the importance range in her face by her abusive Leadership Program, please justice system. The agenda is of education, perseverance, and boyfriend. After Thomas contact us at 727-327-2081. Panic! at the Disco, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and designed to showcase successful goal setting. The youth were finished her story, 15 year old more! Visit www.97xonline.com for more information.

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S T. PETERSBURG - articles, especially the ones on - One-year classroom sub- Edward Bullins J. HOP Times, the school stereotypes and the achieve- scription to the Weekly Reader newspaper for John Hopkins ment gap. Your wonderful staff publication of the students' Ed Bullins (born July 2, 1935 Black House as a San Francisco Middle in St. Petersburg, has won out over high school choice. in Philadelphia) is an African- base, which allowed Bullins to be won first place in the 2011 newspapers, so they should be T he J. Hop Times is American playwright. He is briefly the Minister of Culture for Weekly Reader Student very proud of themselves!" p roduced solely by the known for writing plays such as the Black Panther Party. The Publishing Contest for grades In addition to the recogni- students enrolled in the John “In the Wine Tine” and “Goin A Black House experienced a 7-12. “J. Hop Times bested tion, J. Hop Times will receive Hopkins Middle Center for the Buffalo.” He was also the schism in beliefs between middle school and high school several prizes: A rts, Journalism and minister of culture for the Black members who saw art as a publications from around the - $500 check, payable to Multimedia. This district Panther Movement. A majority weapon and were joining with country,” according to Laura the school. magnet program is accepting of Bullin’s work is seen as useful whites for political means and Shakespeare Festival at the Anastasia, senior editor of - SMART board for the late applications for the 2011- and relevant to Black America. In others who saw art as cultural Public Theatre Writers’ Unit. Weekly Reader Publishing. school. 2012 school year. Applicants addition, he has won numerous nationalism and didn’t want to During that time Bullins wrote In a congratulatory email - Round-trip flight and may visit http://www.pcsb.org/ awards: several Obies, fellow- work with whites. Bullins was a two children’s plays “I am Lucy sent to journalism teacher, one-night hotel stay for a and click on the Student ships for playwriting, and New part of the second group and, as a Terry” and “The Mystery of Jenny Butkus, Anastasia said, student, parent and teacher to Reservation System. For more York Drama Critic Awards for result, ended up leaving. Phyllis Wheatley.” He also wrote "We were so impressed with attend the awards luncheon in information, contact Jaye Ann playwriting. Bullins is consid- Robert Macbeth read Bullins books for two musicals, “Sepia the newspaper's attractive Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Terry, program development, ered by some to be one of the plays and asked him to join the Star” and “Storyville.” Bullins design and thought-provoking June 7. 727-893-2400. most celebrated playwrights to New Lafayette Players. The New latest work is Harlem Diva and come from the Black Arts Lafayette Players were a newly was set to be performed in 2006. Movement. formed group located in Harlem. He went back to school again and MAYOR all facets of the community. His rival, career candidate Ed Bullins was born July 2, Their first production was Ron received a bachelor’s degree in His events included every- Mike Hogan, didn’t pay much 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. As a Milner’s "Who’s Got His Own." English and Playwriting from continued from front page thing from a 3 on 3 basketball attention to Brown’s urban child he attended predominantly The theatre was destroyed and Antioch University in San he is the one to unite our city. tournament for multiple ages base. He refused to attend white schools and got involved they relocated to the American Francisco. In 1995, he became a Alvin will be a people’s to bringing in renowned community forums and only with gangs. He attended Franklin Place Theatre where they professor at Northeastern mayor.” cultural analysts Michael Eric publicly debated him once in a High School and got involved performed three plays by Ed University. Now, he is a distin- Push to Destiny Dyson. televised forum. Late in the with gangs and was in an Bullins. The plays as a whole was guished Artist-in-Residence at “To God be the glory”, Brown’s “One city, one campaign he visited the crime accident where he was stabbed. called “Electronic Nigger” and Northeastern University in were the first words to his sup- vision” campaign slogan ridden Eureka Gardens Shortly thereafter, he quit high later changed to “Three Plays by Boston. porters after fatefully entering succeeded in uniting all areas Apartment Complex to talk to school and joined the navy. Ed Bullins” to accommodate In addition to Bullins’ many the runoff with front runner of the town. While he over- its largely minority population. During this period he won a ranges in audience. The three plays, he also tried his hand in Mike Hogan. Standing with his whelmingly received the It was Jacksonville’s African- boxing championship and started plays “The Electronic Nigger” other forms of writing such as family by his side, he humbly support of urban Jacksonville – American vote that put Alvin reading. He returned to and “Others A Son,” “Come short stories and novels. He reignited his vision for leading at least 50,000 white voters Brown over the top in the Philadelphia and enrolled in Home” and “Clara’s Ole wrote The Hungered One and the city. entrusted him as well. The close, highly contested race. night school. He stayed until Man” earned Bullins a Vernon The Reluctant Rapist. The latter With less than a month to endorsements of the usually Driven by the mantra, “a 1958 when he went to Los Rice Desk Award for 1968. features a sort of twin or alter ego go before the General Election conservative daily newspaper better Jacksonville for all,” and Angeles leaving behind a Bullins stayed with the Lafayette of Bullins named Steve Benson, to select Jacksonville’s next in addition to visits by Bill a dedication to make the city marriage and kids. After Players until they ended due to who is featured in many of mayor, the Brown campaign Clinton, Al Gore, Andrew “more than a ‘pass through,” receiving his G.E.D. in L.A., he funding issues in 1972. But, Bullin's works. In the novel, left no stone unturned when it Young, Martin Luther King, Brown is determined to unite enrolled in Los Angeles City during his stay, ten of plays were Bullins writes that the world came to motivating Duval III, Bob Johnson and more all areas of the city. After July College and he began writing produced with the Players prepares a black man for a single voters. His “Get Out to Vote” helped give him the added 1, he will have his chance to short stories for the Citadel, a including “In the Wine Tine” and skill: treachery to his brothers. campaign, commonly called attention needed to entrust put his experience into action. magazine he created. In 1964, “Goin A Buffalo.” Bullin’s most Ed Bullins has received GOTV, made sure to access voters. Bullins went to San Francisco ambitious playwriting undertak- numerous awards for playwrit- and joined the creative writing ing was his twentieth-century ing. He received an Obie Award program at San Francisco State play cycle, a proposed cycle of for distinguished playwriting and College. This is where he first twenty plays that represents the Black Arts Aliiance Award started writing plays. His first African-American experiences for “The Fabulous Miss Marie” was “How Do You Do.” showing issues of race relations, and “In the New England Afterwards two more immediate- but also problems and issues that Winter.” For the “Taking of Miss On Memorial Day… ly followed, “Clara’s Ole Man” arise in the lives of everyday Janie,” Bullins received the Obie and “Dialect Determinism.” African-Americans. Some of his Award for distinguished play- After seeing Amiri Baraka’s non-cycle plays seem to fit this writing and the New York Drama “Dutchman,” Bullins felt that ideology, including “Goin a Critics Award. In 1971 and 1976, PLEASE REMEMBER Baraka’s artistic purpose Buffalo” and “Clara’s Ole Man” Bullins won the Guggenheim validated his own He joined After the ending of the Fellowship for playwriting. In Black House, Baraka's Group. Lafayette Players, Bullins and his 1975, he won the Drama Black House included Sonia now third wife, Trixie Warner Desk-Vernon Rice Award, two OUR VETERANS Sanchez, Huey Newton, Marvin Bullins and children remained in more Obies, two Guggenheim X, and others. The members of New York, living in the Bronx. In fellowhips, four Rockfeller Black House were supporters of 1973 he was an in-residence Foundation playwriting grants, AND THOSE IN the Black Arts Movement and playwright for the American and two National Endowment for strongly believed in Protest Place Theatre. From 1975-1983, the Arts playwriting grants. Theatre. The Black Panthers used he was on staff at the New York ACTIVE SERVICE WWW.THEWEEKLYCHALLENGERNEWSPAPER.COM

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Call (727) 896-2922 or Email [email protected] or Write to: 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 9 STATE & NATIONAL NEWS HUD Encourages Nation’s FMU Hosts Inaugural Event Housing Authorities To Honoring Black Male High Celebrate Fathers School Graduates

WASHINGTON – With A griculture, and the 2011 and are partnering with MIAMI GARDENS, FL - commented when asked about to expose these young men to the help of hundreds of public Departments of Education and other organizations including According to the Schott the program. “We need these the resources that will help them housing authorities across the Justice, are asking their local the NFL, NBA, Boys & Girls Foundation, only half of black young men more than ever. achieve upward mobility and nation, the U.S. Department of grantees and offices to offer Club of America, Legal male students graduate from They are our future leaders and become successful contributors Housing and Urban on-site information and Services Corporation and the high school. In an effort to are indeed heroes.” to their families and communi- Development is taking services such as employment National Fatherhood Initiative address this crisis, Florida Ninety-eight percent of ties.” Father’s Day to a whole new resources, healthcare consulta- (NFI), an organization created Memorial University (FMU) FMU’s Black Male College President Lewis surprised level. HUD appealed to the tion and legal counseling. In in 1993 to raise the awareness president, Dr. Henry Lewis, III, Explorers Program (BMCEP) the graduates by announcing nation’s 3,200 public housing some cities, participants will of the importance of fathers. along with other university graduates earned college that every student who attends authorities to host Father’s meet athletes from the NFL Together, these groups are officials, launched the first placement. Honorees may be FMU this summer will get a Day 2011 on Saturday, June and NBA, who will join in on delivering a clear message — High School Black Male eligible for BMCEP’s new $2,000 scholarship. Lewis also 18th – a day to celebrate the fun while others will America needs dads. Baccalaureate Service on summer dual enrollment said that this is the first event of fatherhood, family and to receive free books from the According to U.S. Census Saturday, May 21. The event program where attendees stay this caliber to be held at a support fathers in staying Read it LOUD Program. data, 24 million American honored outstanding black male on campus and take college HBCU in the nation. connected with their children. “Children with involved children live in a home without students who will graduate from courses that focus on science, F lorida Memorial These public housing fathers grow up happier, a father. Also, NFI says high school, and it encouraged technology, engineering and University is a private, under- agencies are inviting fathers healthier and better prepared to children in homes absent a the young men to continue their mathematics. graduate and graduate degree- and their children who live in succeed in life,” said HUD father are five times more education. “I refuse to believe the granting institution located in the public housing or the sur- Secretary Shaun Donovan, likely to be poor; and are more “In my Vision 2020 notion that ‘not all people’ are Miami Gardens, Florida. For rounding community to day- himself a father of two. “Yet likely to drop out of school or plan, we embrace a college material,” shared more information, please long events with a two-fold every night, one-out-of -three be incarcerated. ‘Communiversity’ philosophy Kareem Coney, director of contact the Office of Public purpose – to provide fun activ- American children goes to bed HUD’s national Father’s that merges needs and concerns BMCEP, which boasts a 100 Affairs at 305-626-3624 or visit ities to support the bonding of in a home without a father Day 2011 campaign is in part of the community with the uni- percent high school graduation www.fmuniv.edu. fathers and their children, present. These events will modeled after the New York versity,” President Lewis rate. “We have the opportunity while connecting fathers to bring fathers and their children City Housing Authority 2010 economic development together and connect the dads Fatherhood Initiative, which resources. to the social and economic hosted a day-long event in all Federal partners, including resources they need to be the five of its boroughs to kick off Despite Obama Prowess, the U.S. Department of Labor, best parents they can be.” ongoing economic develop- the U.S. Department of Health To date nearly 200 housing ment, parenting workshops, and Human Services, United authorities in 33 states will tutoring and bonding activities Race Will Still Factor S tates Department of participate in Fathers Day for fathers and children. In Re-election Bid

BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY televised announcement that by this at election time and will Rep. Castor’s Statement TRICE EDNEY WIRE Osama Bin Laden had been come out to vote. But, whether killed by U. S. Navy Seals under blacks will vote at the same Regarding Gov. Scott’s WASHINGTON DC – his command, an announcement levels as the 2008 election President Obama appears to be that won the praise of even remains to be seen. riding high. Osama Bin Laden, Republicans. “I really don’t have any Signing Of Voting Bill the world’s most-wanted man, But, major accomplish- doubt that the black vote will go has been killed under his leader- ments will not likely be enough really strongly for Obama. The TAMPA – Act. Five Florida counties – and USF, move between ship. He pulled off an “in your to deter those who look at the only question is will they turn Congresswoman Kathy Castor including Hillsborough – are counties to attend college and face” coup by producing his President primarily through the out to the same degree that they released the following protected under Section 5 pre- will have to cast provisional long-form birth certificate to lens of his race, agrees David turned out in 2008,” Bositis statement Thurday regarding clearance requirements. ballots. At a time in our silence billionaire Donald Bositis, spokesman for the Joint says. “The fact of the matter is Gov. Scott’s signing of a bill “This is a step in the wrong American history when we Trump. And although the Center for Political and that on the other side, there are that will have a drastic, devas- direction. We should be should be finding ways to economy is still struggling, it Economic Studies, a think tank so many God-awful people who tating impact on access to encouraging everyone to vote make voting more accessible, shows some signs of recovery. of racial politics. are out and out racist and black voting in the state of Florida. and to participate in our great this new law will make voting Yet, it will be none of these “One would think that this people feel that. Anyone with Rep. Castor and several other democracy, not trying to more difficult and burden- accomplishments that many would result in a serious any sensitivity whatsoever can members of the Florida dele- hamstring voters. Cutting days some. voters will consider when they increase in his poll numbers. just feel the racism and gation wrote a letter to the of early voting will make it I will continue working on go to the polls in 2012. In fact, One would hope that it would, absolutely know.” Justice Department this week, more difficult for our working behalf of Florida voters by race and political experts say but we’ll have to wait and see Despite the racism, black expressing their concern and adults and seniors to get to the following up with the the fact that President Obama is because if we don’t know that political observers say that urging the department to polls. Voters will be frustrated Department of Justice, urging black will still be a major factor he’s an American, if we think blacks will likely vote based on review the impact of the legis- by long lines. Many students, them to review this new law as in his re-election campaign and that he graduated from Harvard their own interests. lation on the Voting Rights such as those who attend HCC soon as possible,” Castor said. will likely even increase. as an affirmative action student “The African-American “The release of the birth even though he was president of unemployment rate is still 15 certificate and the killing of the [Harvard] Law Review, you percent. We are still with record Osama Bin Laden both helped just can never tell,” says Bositis. home foreclosures, the school humanity, she spoke across endorsement may have been OPRAH Obama among rational people. He was referring to funding in inner cities hasn’t regional and racial and worth as many as a million But, the sad truth is that there is Trumps’ assertions that Obama, been addressed, so a lot of the continued from front page religious barriers. In this last votes. a huge proportion of the popula- who graduated magna cum issues that were facing us when Oprah was in the audience. year of shows, she returned to Along the way, she tion that’s not rational at all and laude from the Harvard Law he was elected are still facing She said what impressed her Forsyth Country, Ga., where became the wealthiest in fact is really driven by School, was somehow not us,” says political scientist most about what I said was a Black people had previously African-American in the 20th antipathy toward black people,” qualified to attend the Ivy Wilmer Leon. “He has said, and bit of wisdom I shared with been chased out of town by century, the first Black billion- says Mark Potok, spokesman League university. rightly so, ‘I’m not a black the students from my grand- rock throwing mobs. She aire and the greatest African- for the Southern Poverty Law “What seems to be the president,’ but we still expected mother: the strongest weapon didn’t return alone. A guy who American philanthropist ever. Center, a leading monitor of major factor in just about every- that many of our maladies or against bigotry is excellence. called her “the N word’’on her In my life and time, work race hate in America. “I think thing that relates to the issues would be addressed and It was at Tennessee State first visit several years ago and travel, I’ve met people at it’s clear that while Obama president is race. And there’s no it’s not happening.” where Oprah found her joined her for the tour of all levels and in all spheres of released the long-form certifi- question it’s getting worse,” Bositis agrees that despite calling, becoming at the age of memory and reconciliation. life. I found none like Oprah. cate, it may have changed a few Bositis says the overt racism, much can 19 the first African-American Oprah always pushed I’m blessed to know her. We minds. But it really didn’t Bositis largely blames happen over the next 18 months female news anchor in boundaries. She did path- are all blessed to know her. change the underlying dynamic mainstream media for political before the election. “The Nashville. She eventually breaking work introducing When poet Maya Angelo because the underlying dynamic and even election coverage that economy is starting to come moved on to Baltimore, where Middle America to the plague penned “Phenomenal is that these people don’t like dignifies ignorant assertions back. People are feeling very she spent several years per- of AIDS, helping people move Woman,” she must have been Obama because he is black.” and even racism. Too often, pessimistic. The price of gas is fecting her craft, before beyond their fears. She thinking of Oprah, her dear The long-simmering so journalists – in order to attract up, which always hurts. The landing in Chicago and trans- became a champion of abused friend. It reads in part: called “birther” issue was viewers - fail to ask whether stock market is up 4,000 points. forming a local talk show into children across the world, her Now you understand apparently put to rest two weeks someone is making a blind Companies are starting to hire a nationally syndicated TV testimony helping to pass the Just why my head’s not ago when the State of Hawaii statement simply because of the again, the gross domestic phenomenon. National Child Protection Act. bowed. released the certificate at the President’s race, Bositis said. product is increasing, the auto “The Oprah Winfrey Her influence takes many I don’t shout or jump President’s request. It shows he “So much of our news is companies are starting to Show” is the highest rated TV forms. She helped turn about was born in Hawaii; not Kenya, now infotainment; no longer stabilize,” Bositis said. talk show in history, drawing Americans onto reading good Or have to talk real loud. the home country of his father, journalism,” he said. “However, there are still a lot of 49 million viewers each week novels, even putting Anna When you see me passing Barack Obama Sr. Only days Bositis predicts that people suffering and a lot of in the U.S., and broadcast in Karenina on the best-seller It ought to make you later, Obama made a special African-Americans will be riled people feel anxious.” 122 countries worldwide. list. She shared her own proud. Across the country and the battles with weight and her I say, world, people welcome Oprah struggles with relationships. It’s in the click of my heels, into their homes each day. When she endorsed the far The bend of my hair, She is their sister, their less known junior senator the palm of my hand, best girlfriend, their guide to a from Illinois, Barack Obama, The need of my care, We Welcome Your better way of living and in the Democratic presidential ’Cause I’m a woman loving. Few have done more primary, she gave a rocket Phenomenally. to break down racial divides. boost to his campaign. Phenomenal woman, Letters To The Editor With her wit and Academic studies suggest her That’s me 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... 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MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Street Church Of God 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4116 34th Street South Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. (727) 898-9407 Pinch A Penny Plaza Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-258-4993 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. www.ufcfbaptistchurch.org Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Clark Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement The church where Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3300 31st Street South PLACE YOUR St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 906-8300 CHURCH DIRECTORY www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor Sunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving AD HERE!! Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. “Helping and Healing” Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and CALL 727-896-2922 Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment - Awana “Praying and Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

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Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Mt. Zion Progressive St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Missionary Baptist Church The St. Mark Missionary the church office will be “What Baptist Believe”. “Impact the world by Theological Seminary in 1973, Save the Dates: Vacation Baptist Church, its pastor, the closed. C hildren and Youth equipping believers to reach the and received a Ph.D. in Religion Bible School June 20-24 with Reverend Brian K. Brown, Coming in the Month of Ministry Meetings are held lost with the gospel of Jesus from Baylor in 1983. closing ceremonies June 25. official staff of deacons June 2011 every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Christ.” Our Marching Band Mt. Zion strives to meet the and trustees, and the entire June 3 - Business Meeting Children in the community The celebration of Pastor performs during the Opening spiritual needs of our entire con- congregation extend to the at 7:00 p.m. are welcome to join us. Murphy’s 12th Anniversary cul- Ceremony for the “Fallen gregation - children, teens and community at large, this wish June 6 - Pizza Ministry Young Adult Ministry minates Sunday, May 29, when Officers’ Benefit Flag Football adults - through our numerous for an overflowing of God’s June 8 - Church outing to every Monday from 6:30 Dr. Joel Gregory, Fort Worth, Game” 11 a.m. Saturday, May ministries. To review our min- blessings upon their lives. St. Friendship M. B. C. at 7:00 p.m. (Bible Study). Texas, preaches at our 7:45 & 28 at Al Lang Field. istries, check-out our website at Mark is grounded in a Christ- p.m. Sunday School Teachers’ 10 a.m. worship services. Dr. Join us for Mid-Day Bible www.mzprogressive.org. centered doctrine that has as June 11 - Children Youth Meeting is held every Gregory graduated summa cum Study Wednesdays - Noon to Mt. Zion Progressive its central theme, a belief that Ministry performs in State Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. laude from Baylor University 12:30pm - in our main Missionary Baptist Church, 955 we are a haven of hope, help, Choir Concert in Orlando, FL Senior Hour of Power with a B.A. in Religion and sanctuary. We also have a 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894- and healing for a world at 7:00 p.m. Bible Study is held every Greek. He earned his Master of dynamic Wednesday evening 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. hungering for and thirsting June 26 - Celebration of Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Divinity degree from Prayer Service at 6pm and Bible after the enlightened word of High School and College Prayer Meeting and Bible Southwestern Baptist Study from 6:30-7:30 p.m. God. At St. Mark, we are Graduates Study every Thursday at 7:00 Christians willing to work Also at St. Mark … p.m. and partner in unity, praising Sunday School is held for St. Mark Computer Lab God for His awesome gift, both children and adults of and Computer Class Hours: Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church His son Jesus Christ. all ages. Sunday School Computer Lab Hours: May Calendar of Events starts each Sunday at 9:30 Tuesday and Thursday Bethel Metropolitan Baptist centered, team-centered and We also encourage the May 25-28 Congress No. a.m. All are invited to come only (4-6 p.m.) Saturday Church, “God’s House in the Bible-based ministry with prior- community to make use of our 2-Hosted by St. John First out and join us. Mornings 10 a.m.-12 noon. City,” under the leadership of Dr. ities focused on love, forgive- Prayer Line. 727-321-9645. Baptist in Palmetto, FL. Baptist Training Union is Computer Class Hours: Rickey L. Houston, extends an ness, unity, peace and growth. Upcoming Events: May 29 - Mission each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday invitation to the community to We celebrate in worship, we Shepherds of Love Seminar Emphasis (Aid to States dev- Members and the general only 6-7:00 p.m. Saturday join us as we declare the living care for one another, we Saturday, May 28, 8:30 a.m. astated by recent tornadoes) public are invited to study the Mornings 10 a.m.-12 noon. Word of God. Join us at 9:00 a.m. cultivate the fullest spiritual life “Driven by God’s May 30 - Memorial Day- Bible with us and learn for Sunday School and at 10:15 possible - both individually and Faithfulness: His will done on a.m. for worship service. Bible corporately, and we communi- Earth as in Heaven in 2011.” Study and Teen Summit/ cate God’s truth at every oppor- Matthew 6:10 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Children Rising are held tunity. Living out these princi- Email:bchurch5@tampabay. Friendship has exciting Church. Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. Wednesday evenings, at 7:00. ples results in a kaleidoscope of rr.com developments to share about Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Speaker: Elder Cedric We are committed to a ministries for all ages and Website: www.bmmbc.org the upcoming Anniversary Speaker: Elder Clarence Williams, New Mt. Olive Christ-centered, people- interests. Celebration. In honor of our Warren, Mt. Zion Primitive Primitive Baptist Church. 83rd Anniversary, Friendship Baptist Church. The 83rd Anniversary has several events that will Wednesday, June 8, at 7 Committee wish to ensure that take place from Sunday, June 5 p.m. Speaker: Pastor Brian we reach out to as many through Sunday, June 12. We Brown, St. Mark Missionary people as possible whose lives Church News due are cordially inviting the Baptist Church. have been touched by community family to our Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. Friendship. If you have a historic occasion. Musical Worship Concert. friend and/or a family member by 4:00 p.m. on Monday Our theme: “The Church Friday, June 10, check-in 5 who was baptized, married Walking with a Confident p.m., Youth Sleepover. and/or attended Friendship, or of each week Fountain of Faith” – Exodus Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. was otherwise affiliated with 40:34 and Hebrews 11:1-3. to 2 p.m., Youth Extravaganza. the church, please advise the We appreciate the Saturday, June 11, at 7 church office immediately: community support and p.m., Celebratory Banquet at Patricia Everhart, believe your participation in Friendship Missionary Baptist 727.906.8033 or by email: this event will be a truly mean- Church, Speaker Moderator [email protected]. ingful experience. “The Patrick Miller, Bethlehem We are so happy that you ADVERTISE YOUR Ship’s” 2011 83rd Anniversary Baptist Church, Sarasota, are a part of our faith Celebration agenda includes: Florida. community family and hope Sunday, June 5, at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, June 12, at 7:45 you plan to celebrate with us. Kickoff Speaker: Dr. John A. a.m. Speaker: Pastor Clark Come one, Come all, Let’s CHURCH EVENT Evans, Sr. Hazley, Sr., Mt. Pilgrim Celebrate! For more agenda Sunday, June 5, at 10:45 Missionary Baptist Church. information, please call a.m. Speaker: Dr. Joseph Sunday, June 12, at 10:45 727.906.8033. Gordon. a.m. Speaker: Dr. Ronald Yours in Christ, Dr. John A. CALL FOR A QUOTE: 727-896-2922 Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Durham, Friendship Evans, Sr., Pastor and Speaker: Bishop Louis Missionary Baptist Church, Friendship 83rd Church Sherman, Holy Christian Daytona, Florida. Anniversary Committee. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011