Romney, a Look Inside the Heart and Soul of a City

Lighting The Road To The Future

Spotlight: Nicole Data Zone Slack Jones Page 5 “The People’s Paper” September 22 - September 28, 2012 47th Year Volume 19 www.ladatanews.com

A Look Inside the Heart and Soul of a City

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HBO’s Treme and a Look Inside the Heart and Soul of a City

By Edwin Buggage

On September 23, 2012 many will at any given time filming is taking be tuning in to see the season pre- place on any street in New Orleans miere of HBO’s critically acclaimed that sometimes is a source of frustra- series Treme’ . It is a show that is tion for drivers or residents in the set in post-Katrina New Orleans and City; Treme’ is no exception even to has told many of the real life stories Elie who works on the show . But he of a City and its people struggling to and as many other knows that the rebuild . What it has also done in its benefits outweigh the inconvenienc- two seasons is to give viewers an in- es because it keeps the City in the side look at the unique culture of this consciousness of people around the jewel of a City that is trying to regain world; “When I see the signs telling its luster and dealing with questions me that the show will be filming on of its identity and what type of City it my street, it can be trying . But when will be as it rebuilds . I think all the show does to promote Treme’ is the oldest African-Amer- local people and local customs I’m ican neighborhood in the U .S . with a thrilled that so small a sacrifice can rich and vibrant history . Lolis Elie is help reap such rich dividends .” a New Orleans renaissance man and This season is guaranteed to keep resident of Treme’ . He was one of the viewers glued to their TV’s with an- co-producers of the Award Winning other round of amazing storylines Documentary “Faubourg Treme’: and gripping human drama that has The Untold Story of Black New Or- come to be synonymous with this leans,” he is also an acclaimed jour- series . Elie says excitedly of this nalist and one of the writers of the season, “Buckle your seat belt and series the television Treme’ . He says stay tuned there is much excitement while Treme’ is the title of the show, ahead .” Continuing he says, “This it is less about the neighborhood and will be an exciting season . I’m trying more about the City, “The show is to figure out what I can say without not about the neighborhood, per se . blowing it . Our Chef Janette Desau- We use that neighborhood as the ti- tel is off on a new round of adven- tle of the show in part because it is so tures, very different from the ones emblematic of New Orleans culture, she had last year . Antoine Batiste of the things we try to focus on in the has abandoned the band, and is back show,” says Elie . to hustling gigs and teaching . Davis Since New Orleans has become a McAlary has a brand new scheme major player in film and television as to save the world . LaDonna Batiste- Treme Season 3. “Treme” is headed back to HBO on September 23 to zoom in a result of Hollywood South; Which Williams is working hard to put her on the lives of Antoine (Wendell Pierce), LaDonna (Khandi Alexander) and Toni has created an environment where life back together .” Bernette (Melissa Leo).

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Wendell Pierce

Lolis Elie

set your high school student James Andrews on the path to success!

Treme’ and the spirit and aspirations of its people . seeing a renaissance in the inter- Rebirth of a City “I feel the show’s done so many est of second line music and of Since the show began a pro- wonderful things for myself and New Orleans Jazz, and it is an in- It’s not duction many people who were the City, its created a new and ternational treasure that has been too late already local legends have seen larger audience for our culture sacred for us for such a long time; their star rise beyond the Cres- while also creating employment and it is great that now the world to enroll! cent City . In its first season the for people in the City,” says An- is embracing it and in doing that soundtrack from the show was drews of the positive impact of they are also embracing us and nominated for a Grammy and one HBO’s Treme’ . who we are as a people .” of the staples of second line music Andrews as are many musi- The all new John McDonogh the Rebirth Brass Band who ap- cians have become much sought Inside the Real Treme’ promises to be one of New Orleans’ peared on episodes of the show after by those who seek the au- While the show is one that best schools with high academic recently won their first Grammy; thentic music and culture of New showcases many of the great tal- standards, football, band, and and as their name states, New Orleans, “I feel blessed to be part ents of the City, it still gives only an upcoming $35 million dollar Orleanians are showing the world of something like the ‘Night in a sliver of the City that is chocked renovation of our historic building. that the City is rebuilding and be- Treme’ Tour’ and I would like to full of talented artists . One of those ing reborn with a new spirit and thank Wendell Pierce and David who have been living in Treme’ The new John McDonogh High direction . Simon for making this happen . I since 2004 is Samuel “Likwid” School features a flexible, fast One of the many talented mu- am honored when we go to dif- Taylor, a singer and music pro- credit recovery program that is sicians to come out of Treme’ is ferent places to introduce the cul- ducer, whose music is an eclectic tailored to each student’s needs, James Andrews, whose three ture of New Orleans to the world, blend of funk, rock and soul . He whether they work full time, have generations strong inside of this I feel good about being able to be says the neighborhood helps his children, or are over high school storied community and the City an ambassador for our great City creative process and is an impor- age. of New Orleans . A true represen- and to let people know that the tant part of the City’s history and tative of his City, when he begins City is coming back better than its traditions, “It is just amazing Call (504) 373-6211 and ask for to talk, the fluidity of his speech ever .” Continuing he says, “It is to live in a neighborhood with the Guidance Department summons the unmistakable mu- a great time for some of the tra- the awareness that it is the oldest or visit us at sic and vibe of his City and the ditional music of our City, we are Black neighborhood in the U S. . 2426 Esplanade Avenue today!

Cover Story, Continued on page 10. Page 4 September 22 - September 28, 2012 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com Dillard and Langston Hughes Academy Launch “From Seed to Table” Gardening Program Kicks Off on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Dillard’s Greenhouse

On Thursday, Sept . 20, at will offer a portion of the Edible Schoolyard NOLA 10 a .m . the Dillard Univer- food grown in the LHA is a comprehensive seed to sity Community Development Dreamkeeper Garden to table food education program Corporation and Langston families for free . Students that aims to change the way Hughes Academy (LHA) will participating in “From children eat, learn and live at kickoff the “From Seed to Seed to Table” will have five FirstLine public charter Table” program in the green- the opportunity to sell schools . The program offers house on Dillard’s Avenue of their produce at local hands-on gardening and kitch- the Oaks . The partnership farmers markets and gain en classes that are integrated will bring LHA students to Dil- community service hours into the curriculum, culture, lard’s campus twice weekly to in the Dreamkeeper Gar- and cafeteria programs at the garden and learn about biol- den . schools it serves . Founded ogy, nutrition and agriculture . To learn more or at- in 2006, Edible Schoolyard This partnership will en- tend the program kickoff, NOLA is in its sixth year of hance LHA’s existing garden please contact Rebekah operation and serves 2,400 programs, improve healthy Cain at (504) 952-1331 or students in grades pre-K food access for the commu- rcain@firstlineschools . through 12 across the First- nity, and provide fresh food org, or Brendan Twist at Line Schools network . For through the LHA Family Sup- (516) 428-7140 or btwist@ more information, please visit ported Agriculture box, which dillard .edu . www .esynola .org . www.ladatanews.com State & Local News September 22 - September 28, 2012 Page 5

Patients Notified of Closure of Some Services at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center

Lallie Kemp Regional Medi- hospital leadership is working Last year, the Podiatry Clinic had tiple scenarios to identify ways to outpatient medical homes pro- cal Center has begun notifying on several scenarios that could 1,224 patient visits, the Ophthal- further reduce spending for this viding primary care and coordi- patients of the closure of its Oph- possibly keep the program open, mology Clinic, 2,124 patient visits . fiscal year while maintaining criti- nation of specialty care, as well thalmology Clinic and Podiatry there are no guarantees . “While The closures are in response to cal patient services and graduate as some inpatient beds, with the Clinic and the possible closure of the closure date has not been de- a recent reduction in the Federal medical education programs . goal of keeping the hospital open oncology services at the hospital . termined, we believe it’s in our Medical Assistance Percentage “We are working with the lead- and continuing graduate medical The hospital is sending letters patients’ best interests to begin (FMAP) rate Louisiana receives ership at LSU Health to explore all education programs . The hospital to approximately 600 patients the process of transferring their from the federal government . options to best serve our patients, has about eight residents in oph- receiving treatment at the outpa- care to another provider to ensure LSU’s systemwide share of the including partnerships with local thalmology and family medicine . tient Oncology Clinic and chemo seamless care .” reductions amounts to more than private entities and enhanced col- For questions or assistance, pa- infusion center . “We are working The hospital is also sending let- $329 million when federal funds laboration with our sister LSU fa- tients can call Karen Applewhite, with our patients to find them ters to patients of the podiatry and are considered . Lallie Kemp Re- cilities,” said Pack-Hookfin . RN, LKRMC director of nursing, a new cancer treatment home,” ophthalmology clinics informing gional Medical Center and nine Lallie Kemp administration 985-878-1255 . Oncology patients said Sherre Pack-Hookfin, hospi- them that both clinics will close other hospitals in the LSU Health hopes to maintain the most criti- can also call Lisa Melder, RN, 985- tal administrator . She says while on Friday, September 28, 2012 . system are working through mul- cal clinical services, especially 878-1340 .

Fakler sets XU 6K record at Azalea City Classic A school record by Catherine best by nearly 12 seconds . Jack- Fakler and personal bests by Matt son placed 20th in 26:52 .13, his Pieri and Kwame Jackson were fastest by 35 seconds . Xavier University of Louisiana’s Xavier placed eighth out of 13 highlights from the Azalea City in the men’s team scoring and Classic cross country meet Sat- ninth out of 15 in the women’s . It urday . was the second meet of the sea- Fakler ran 6,000 meters in 24 son for both XU teams . minutes, 9 .65 seconds to finish Read more about the meet later 28th out of 107 women . She broke today at the Xavier athletics web- her XU record of 24 .10 .3 set in site: http://www .xula .edu/athlet- 2011 at the LSU Invitational . ics/news/2012/0915 .html Pieri placed 18th out of 105 And visit http://www .facebook . men and ran 8,000 meters in com/xulagold and give the Xavier 26:39 .71, beating his previous athletics Facebook page a “like .”

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By Edwin Buggage Hampton Jazz Club, Snug Harbor Jazz Nicole Slack Jones is a woman Bistro and Enghien Jazz Festival open- blessed with a voice and an undeniable ing for “The Original Blues Brothers beauty that embodies the essence of Band” with 15,000 people . soul . She is an amazing, ebullient and In 2011, Nicole opened for the legend- effervescent chanteuse that hails from ary “Percy Sledge” at Enghein Jazz Fes- America’s most international and mu- tival in France . Also Percy Sledge invited sical city… New Orleans . Nicole Slack her for an amazing duet . Most recently, Jones is making her mark across the Nicole was invited by “Herbie Hancock” globe and becoming a force to be reck- the Good will Ambassador of UNESCO oned with drawing comparisons to the and The Director General of UNESCO “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin and “Irina Bokava” . She performed for the New Orleans own “Goddess of Gospel” First international jazz day to UNES- Mahalia Jackson . She is an international CO . The event was sponsored by the phenomenon and the recording indus- “THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE try’s best kept secret; and is taking the OF JAZZ” where she worked alongside: music world by storm gaining legions of George Benson, Marcus Miller, Terri fans with a voice that defies genres and Lyne Carrington, Barbara Hendricks, Nicole Slack Jones categories . She is a woman who stirs Dee Dee Bridgwater, China Moses and and uplifts the spirit of those who have many more . experienced this amazing talent . singer . Then after years of honing her out and broadening her horizons . And Nicole Slack Jones is not simply an Her love affair with music began at talent locally her audience grew, but as since 2006 her amazing talent began amazing vocalist armed with a wide an early age with sounds of music ev- her star rose she longed to share her gift to blossom and her hard work began range of talent she’s acted as well ap- erywhere in the life of young Nicole with a larger audience . to bear fruit, as Nicole has been travel- pearing in films, such as “The Fight- who was raised in a musical family In 2005 an ill-timed event happened ing throughout the world and gaining a ing Temptations” starring Beyonce where singing came to her as natural in her native City that would change her dedicated fan base in Europe and Africa . Knowles and Cuba Gooding Jr . and as breathing . She is the second of five life and direction forever . After the hor- Since then Nicole has had great suc- she is building her brand by taking on siblings . Born to the proud parents of rific events of Hurricane Katrina rocked cess singing at many of the most pres- several sponsorship deals with fashion the late Philip Matthew Slack Sr . and the City leaving many people wonder- tigious festivals and Jazz clubs: Jazz à houses and cosmetic companies across Mother Judy Slack, this great talent first ing what their future would be, Nicole Viennes, Jazz à Juan, New Orleans Jazz the globe . discovered her gift inside the church took this as an opportunity to transform & Heritage Festival, Festival de Ham- She is a star on the rise that continues walls where she first began as a Gospel this tragedy into triumph by venturing mamet, Roma Gospel Festival, Lionel to keep her eyes on the prize . On May 20, 2012 Nicole made a special appear- ance at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival where she was a special invited guest of the iconic Joe Jackson; the father of “The King of Pop “The late Michael Jackson” and the Jackson family . She feels it was a great honor to be part of this wonderful event . In another event during Cannes she performed at an event for the “The Jackson Family Foundation” at the Pri- vate Villa Oxygen and also in attendance was actress and fan Nicole Kidman for the first release of filmmaker Lee Dan- iels’ movie “The Paperboy” As one the premier talents of her gen- eration, Nicole Slack Jones is on a path to redefine greatness, making her mark to become a major force in the entertain- ment industry . She is now preparing material for the highly anticipated album entitled «NICOLE SLACK JONES - The Original» . The album showcases her in- credible vocal range with a sound that’s guaranteed to create a buzz and have a major impact on the music industry . Her album is an “eargasmic” mix of Soul / R&B where classic meets contempo- Friday, September 28, 2012 from 3:00—8:00 PM rary for a marriage of musical ecstasy . A single for the upcoming album is slated Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 11:00—8:00 PM for release in early 2013…so look out Gallier Hall @ Lafayette Square, 545 St. Charles Avenue for Nicole Slack Jones, the true embodi- ment, rebirth and definition of a soul singer . www.ladatanews.com Data Zone September 22 - September 28, 2012 Page 7 The Courage to Hope

Excerpted from the Inside Book Jacket. The Courage to Hope: A couple of years ago, arch-conserva- Sadly, the clip went viral and soon not tive Andrew Breitbart (since deceased) only right-wing pundits but even pre- How I Stood Up to the launched a character assassination on sumably sympathetic colleagues rang- Politics of Fear Shirley Sherrod which almost cost the ing from NAACP President Ben Jealous then U .S .D .A . State Director her career to officials in the Obama administration by Shirley Sherrod while temporarily ruining her reputa- began calling for the poor woman’s head . with Catherine Whitney tion . For, he had posted on his website Sherrod was publicly humiliated in a video edited to make Ms . Sherrod ap- the national press as if the poster child Atria Books pear to be an unrepentant bigot against for racial intolerance . Caucasians . Furthermore, she was summarily Hardcover, $24.99 Truth be told, the tenor of her heart- fired on the spot by her boss without be- felt remarks in that speech delivered to ing given an opportunity to defend her- 252 pages the NAACP were exactly the opposite . self . In the end, the truth did come out, ISBN: 978-1-4516-5094-5 In the address, she spoke about how affording the country a very-valuable she had overcome the bitterness she’d teachable moment about innocence until felt about the South (including the proven guilty when the unfairly accused murder of her own father by a white was ultimately exonerated . Book Review by Kam Williams man never brought to justice) to the Sherrod finally gets to set the record “In the summer of 2010, Shirley Sherrod was catapulted into a media point that she became willing to help straight in The Courage to Hope, a poi- storm that blew apart her life… A right-wing blogger disseminated a video poor folks of any color . gnant half-autobiography/half-tale of clip of a speech she had given to the Georgia NAACP… However, Breitbart’s misleading vid- redemption . Not only does the moving The media ramped up the outrage and, before Sherrod had a chance eo quoted Ms . Sherod out of context, memoir address the infamous incident to defend herself, the Obama administration demanded her resignation . making no mention of her having made which thrust the author into the lime- Then, after hearing… the entire speech, public officials and media pro- an emotional breakthrough . Instead, light but, perhaps more importantly, it fessionals admitted to being duped and apologized for their rush to judg- it was deliberately designed to leave recounts a life story which reveals her to ment . . viewers with the impression that she be a real role model well worthy of admi- The Courage to Hope addresses this regrettable episode but also tells was an inveterate racist . ration and emulation . Sherrod’s own story of growing up in Georgia during the violent years of Jim Crow when her father was murdered by a white neighbor who was To order a copy of The Courage to Hope, visit: never brought to justice .” http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1451650949/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20

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Greedy King Children At It Again

and Bernice would later fight the Abraham Lincoln memorial, pectation that the King children ing for pennies or dollars . They over money generated by com- which is 19 feet, 6 inches . would be able to line their pock- are looking for millions . They mercially exploiting his name, Instead of being satisfied ets with their contribution . are already making millions he might have omitted any refer- with this impressive memorial David Garrow, the Pulitzer from King’s “I Have a Dream ence to their character . When it to their father – the first monu- Prize-winning King biographer, Speech .” King was a very pub- comes to money, King’s remain- ment to an African American told the Associated Press that lic man, giving a public speech ing children have no character . on the Mall – the King children Dr . King would have been “ab- at the Lincoln Memorial, yet the The latest of many examples saw dollar signs . They have col- solutely scandalized by the King children claim that he was George C. Curry is their profiting from the con- lected more than $3 million in profiteering behavior of his chil- a private citizen and therefore NNPA Columnist struction of the Washington, licensing fees from the Martin dren .” He added, “I don’t think they are entitled to profit from D .C . Martin Luther King, Jr . Na- Luther King, Jr . National Me- the Jefferson family, the Lincoln his public pronouncements . tional Memorial . They – and all morial Project Foundation . The family…I don’t think any other They successfully sued CBS to Americans – should be grateful fees were charged in exchange group of family ancestors has prevent the network from airing In his “I Have a Dream that Harry E . Johnson, Sr . and for allowing the foundation to been paid a licensing fee for a the “I Have a Dream Speech” – Speech” delivered at the 1963 Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity had use King’s words and likeness in memorial in Washington . One without paying them . March on Washington, Dr . the vision and unflagging com- fundraising appeals and as part would think any family would But would they win such a Martin Luther King, Jr . said he mitment to believe they could of the memorial complex itself . be so thrilled to have their fore- suit today? Fortunately for them, dreamed of the day his children erect a memorial to Dr . King on Harry Johnson has raised father celebrated and memorial- people are willing to give them a would be judged not by the color the National Mall . Last year, the $119 million of the $120 million ized in D .C . that it would never pass because they are Dr . King’s of their skin but the content of 30-foot, 8-inch statue of King was needed to build the memorial . dawn on them to ask for a pen- their character . If Dr . King had unveiled, dwarfing the 19-foot But I doubt that any donor gave ny .” Curry, Continued on page 11. known how Martin III, Dexter statue of Thomas Jefferson and money to the project with the ex- The King family is not look-

The Double Whammy of Poverty and Unemployment

the work they do . Indeed, at many rican American unemployment Incomes have dropped by rates has been stuck in legislative professional social gatherings the staying level, means some are more than 8 percent in 2007, gridlock because House Republi- first, second, or third question is: enjoying our tepid economic re- and again African Americans cans would rather see people suf- “What do you do?” Work seems to covery, while others are waiting have lost more . While house- fer than to see President Obama anchor us to stability, and to the for gains to trickle down . hold incomes fell by 1 .5 percent appear successful . But for the ob- world . Too many African Ameri- Unemployment data were between 2010 and 2011, African duracy of House Majority Leader can people have no anchor . released on September 7, and Americans incomes fell by 2 .7 John Boehner (R-OH) and his While President Obama, Vice the poverty data released on percent, the largest drop of any posse, including Vice Presidential President Biden and other key September 12 . That’s a double racial or ethnic group . I don’t candidate Paul Ryan (R-WI), we Democrats have acknowledged whammy for African Americans . mean to underestimate anyone’s might see lower unemployment Julianne Malveaux that unemployment rates are not Not only is the employment situ- pain . All incomes fell, but Afri- and poverty rates . NNPA Columnist falling quickly enough, few deal ation stagnant, with “real” un- can American incomes fell most . More importantly, the Con- with the psychic effects that unemployment rising as high as 25 African American incomes hit gressional Budget Office says employment has on the person . percent, but new data on income their peak in 1999 at $38,700 . that extreme spending cuts and For many, it causes a malaise and poverty suggest, again, that Today, with dollars adjusted, the lower tax rates for the wealthy Last week, we learned that Af- and a sense of absolute discon- African Americans experience amount is $32,200, the lowest will plunge us into recession in rican American unemployment nection . Others feel disillu- a greater burden than others level since 1997 . At the top or at six months or so . As President rates stayed level last month, sioned and depressed, although in our society . The poverty rate the bottom, African Americans Barack Obama says, we have with an absurdly high official un- others use their own talent at among African Americans rose lost ground . choices; we are at a fork in the employment rate of 14 .1 percent . entrepreneurship to create work from 27 .6 to 27 .8 percent . In the face of this double road . With an unresponsive Con- Unemployment rates for African where there is none, using skills Some might describe these whammy, how do we answer gress, I am not sure how quickly American men fell, while those for to offer goods and services to numbers as ”not statistically sig- the Reagan question: “Are you President Obama can lead us to African American women rose . their neighbors . nificant,” but try telling that to better off than you were four economic recovery, but with a These rates are way too high and We don’t need government the 200,000 more African Ameri- years ago?” Economists have change in strategy, I am abso- understate the extent of pain that data to validate the pain that cans in poverty . Overall, poverty described the “misery index” lutely certain that Romney-Ryan exists in the African American many in the African American rates dropped slightly from 15 .2 as the sum of unemployment will plunge us into disaster . The community . community experience, far to 15 .1 percent . This means that rates and poverty rates, and us- double whammy of poverty and The philosopher Albert Camus more pain than experienced in nearly one in six Americans ex- ing that index, all of America has unemployment is a body blow . wrote, “Without work all life is other communities . The over- perience poverty, while one in seen erosion in status . Spending and tax cuts will take Af- rotten” because so many people all unemployment rate dropped four African Americans and His- Still, legislation to improve rican Americans from the hospital value and define themselves by from 8 .3 to 8 .1 percent with Af- panics experience poverty . both poverty and unemployment into the emergency room . www.ladatanews.com State & Local News September 22 - September 28, 2012 Page 9

Supreme Court Criminal Justice Commissioner Sides with Gray James Carter Announces in Challenge Resignation Criminal Justice Commission- coming commitments with my ship, we’ve stood up the Mayor’s er James Carter announced that law practice mean that I have Strategic Command, CeaseFire his last day with the City in his to devote more time there . I New Orleans, and SOS: NOLA capacity as Commissioner will will, therefore, transition out Midnight Basketball . We’ve be Friday, September 21, 2012 . of my role as full-time Criminal made major strides in improv- Carter, who began serving as Justice Commissioner .” ing programming, overall con- Commissioner in May 2011, will Carter added, “My life’s work ditions, and oversight at the still advise the Landrieu Admin- has been in criminal justice . Youth Study Center, and we’ve istration on a pro-bono basis . I can tell you one thing-- there launched a comprehensive plan “When I took this job last is no one more committed to to reduce murder called NOLA spring, I committed to the reducing murder than Mayor FOR LIFE . While his leadership Mayor that I would give every- Landrieu and this team . I am will be sorely missed, I know thing I had to help him tackle proud to be able to continue to that the team we have in place the epidemic of young, black serve with them as we end this and that James helped cultivate males killing each other in epidemic .” will continue our progress .” New Orleans,” said Commis- Mayor Landrieu praised his As Carter transitions out of sioner Carter . “We have laid a work on criminal justice matters his current role, Deputy Mayor foundation and have a good, and on murder reduction efforts and Chief of Staff Judy Reese comprehensive plan and team in particular . Morse will oversee department in place to implement NOLA “James will always be a part heads and program directors FOR LIFE . Unfortunately, up- of the team . Under his leader- that Carter currently manages .

City Council District E Candidate James Gray

This week, the challenge to don and his supporters . Now, ev- James Gray’s candidacy failed ery single judge who has looked City To Strictly Enforce Vending for the third and final time . The at it, all the way to the highest Supreme Court of Louisiana de- court in the state, has found the nied a request for a writ (filed on challenge to our campaign totally Laws At Saints Games Thursday, September 13) . The without merit . What we’re most court declined to review the judg- pleased about is that now we can Starting this Sunday, Sep- Finance, are illegal . Also, no per- vending laws will be enforced ment of the 4th Circuit Court of get back to talking about what tember 23, the Department of son can commence any business throughout the entire 2012-2013 Appeal issued on September 11 . really matters - the people of Dis- Finance in conjunction with the without first paying a tentative Saints football season . Those In that earlier hearing, the Court trict E and how to move our City New Orleans Police Department license tax and after obtaining persons seeking additional in- of Appeal ruled unanimously in forward .” will strictly enforce City ordinanc- the approval of the Department formation on necessary permits Gray’s favor . The process of chal- Supreme Court review is dis- es relative to illegal vending laws of Safety and Permits . Further- and information can contact the lenging Gray’s qualifications is cretionary . The justices review in the Superdome area at Saints more, vendors must remit all Bureau of Revenue, at (504) now final and complete, and the the request and if three of the home games . Vendors who have sales or use tax . 658-1600, (504)658-1666 or at 4th Circuit’s decision is legally seven justices see merit in the not obtained City licenses to sell The strict enforcement of the revenue@nola .gov . binding on all parties . request, the court grants a re- items like clothing, bottled water, Speaking about the court’s view . Often, even when review is alcoholic beverages and other decision, James Gray said “We denied, a justice will be listed as merchandise, will be issued sum- always said this lawsuit was frivo- favoring review . In this case, not monses, and will have to appear lous and irresponsible, a dirty one justice wrote that the case in Municipal Court . trick of our opponent Austin Ba- should be reviewed . This measure is being taken to protect the interests of the licensed business owners who have taken necessary actions to acquire valid licenses . Prohibited activities: Alcohol sales are strictly prohibited on city streets or public right-of-ways before and after the game; Sales not made from a fixed place of business; Clothing and general merchandise sales on sidewalks or public right-of-ways . The ordinances state, in a document provided by the City of New Orleans Bureau of Rev- enue, that sales or offer for sales in the Superdome area, CONTACT US: (504) 242‐2538 without first having obtained a permit from the Department of Page 10 September 22 - September 28, 2012 National News www.ladatanews.com

Romney Gets it Wrong, Again

Mitt Romney’s now infamous others, according to Citizens for with a high percentage of Ameri- comments about half of America Tax Justice . cans that don’t pay federal income made at a May fundraiser are not It is true that 46 percent of taxes vote Republican in presi- only offensive, but also inaccu- American households did not dential elections, according to the rate . pay federal income taxes last Washington Post . In a video taken at the fund- year, according to the Tax Policy Moreover, Republican policy -- raiser and leaked on Monday, Center . But that number is un- on the part of Ronald Reagan and Romney claimed that 47 percent usually high, in part because of George W . Bush -- has pushed to of Americans are Obama voters the recession -- and a majority of move poorer people off of the fed- that “pay no income tax,” “are de- that 46 percent still paid payroll eral income tax rolls, as noted by pendent upon government” and taxes . Only 18 percent of Ameri- the Washington Post’s Ezra Klein “believe that they are entitled to can households paid no income and Newsweek’s Matt Zeitlin . health care, to food, to taxes and no payroll taxes last As for entitlements, contrary to housing, to you-name-it .” year . It is largely low-income se- Romney’s portrayal, more than 90 Romney’s 47 percent figure niors and very poor people that percent of entitlement benefits go lumped together separate groups legally don’t pay federal income to the elderly, seriously disabled that have little relation to one an- taxes or payroll taxes, according or members of working house- other . Most Americans do pay to the Center on Budget and Pol- holds, according to the Center on taxes: The poorest fifth of Ameri- icy Priorities and the Tax Policy Budget and Policy Priorities . cans paid an effective tax rate Center . Romney stood by his com- of 17 percent last year, and the It was also inaccurate for Rom- ments on Monday, telling report- second-poorest fifth paid an effec- ney to claim that those who don’t ers that though his comments tive tax rate of 21 percent, when pay federal income taxes would Republican Presidential candidate, Governor Mitt Romney responds were “not elegantly stated,” to questions regarding the release of the “secret conversation” held factoring in payroll taxes, sales vote for President Obama “no at a fundraiser where he made disparaging remarks about the nation’s Obama’s approach is “attractive to taxes and property taxes, among matter what .” Nearly all states poor and working class people. people who are not paying taxes .”

Cover Story/ Continued from page 3. and it is the birthplace of Jazz . It Treme’ and a City ist around the country is trying to is an atmosphere that affects me at a Crossroads teach others, newer cities to be EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENT as an artist to stay close to the Recently, one of the icons of more like us .” roots of my City and its musical the Treme’ neighborhood died . James Andrews on the other traditions . It is something that “Uncle” Lionel Batiste, the famed hand sees the tradition as alive Sales Manager grounds me in something solid drummer of the Treme’ Brass and continuing to grow, “Regard- that I can take anywhere and passed away and two weeks of less of what some plan for the City, whether it is rock, soul, jazz or parades followed and his repast I see our culture living on in the whatever, the foundation of what had him not lying in a casket but young people, those who pick up we all do as creative people is standing . This is a symbol of the instruments; I see the next gen- definitely New Orleans .” living culture of New Orleans, one eration when I see young people Qualica�ons: Throughout its history the that is vibrant but is in the middle starting second line bands; I see Crescent City has always had of two roads diverged seeking a our young people celebrating who  At least one year experience in Media interesting eccentric characters direction; torn between how to we are and that has less to do with that have become an essential marry tradition with new ideas . It buildings and more about what is part of its lore and attraction . is a City trapped in a tug of war of in the people’s hearts and minds Adver�sing Sales One of those is Davis Rogan, which course the City should pur- and that is something no one can who’s renamed Davis McAlary sue moving forward and more so, take away from us .”  Preferably news print experience on the show and is played by who is to be at the steering wheel . It is a poignant and relevant Steve Zahn . While it is under- “Until the City decides that the statement that visual Artist Ter- stood that artistic licenses are culture of its historic architecture rence Osborne said upon Uncle  Knowledgeable in Digital Media Sales taken when bringing a real is worth saving, I’m pessimistic . Lionel’s passing, that when a person to the screen and mak- We talk about these traditions and person dies it is as if a library Hours: Flexible ing them bigger . In this case these neighborhoods, but saving has burned down . And in the it’s just the opposite accord- them is not a priority for anyone case of Treme’ and New Orleans ing to Samuel Taylor, who lives with any real influence on govern- we see a City and the neighbor- Salary: Base and commission across the street from Davis, ment policy,” says Lolis Elie . Con- hood is changing, but what still “Davis is a really nice guy, but tinuing he says, “I think we’ll find remains is the stories of a peo- Apply NOW—send resume to: he is 10 times more animated ourselves 50 years from now try- ple and their spirit of resilience . than the one on TV .” Of the ing to rebuild the Creole Cottages And while the future of series show and it showing the City in we’ve torn down, much as we are Treme’ may be questionable, be- [email protected] a realistic light he says, “I think trying to re-introduce streetcars cause as we know all television the show gives people a taste of to a City that didn’t find them shows must come to an end . But In Subject line: type—Sales Applica�on the City, although sometimes it modern enough 60 years ago . I without question what will not is not completely accurate, but think we’ll be trying to figure out end is the spirit of the people of what can you expect from a TV how to put walking paths through a City that continues to be the show; it can’t be all things to the sea of parking created by this lifeblood of New Orleans giving all people, but I plan to watch it new medical foolishness in lower it the oxygen it needs to breathe this season .” Mid-City, much as the new Urban- and live again . www.ladatanews.com National News September 22 - September 28, 2012 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to Team Obama: place your classified ad. Black Vote is Key Mailboxes by Mark by Bankole Thompson You pay for the bricks or maybe you respect those pastors but I don’t have bricks already. You provide Special to the NNPA think they are representative of the mailbox. President Barack Obama’s their congregations’ views .” I will provide the cement, wood, campaign recently said they Broderick Johnson, a senior mortar, nails etc. You choose or create the design. Prices vary there is a sense of urgency for advisor to the Obama campaign according to the design. African Americans to come out said majority of black pastors Contact: Mark (504) 723‐7318 and vote during a roundtable are urging their congregation briefing with black journalists members to go out and vote . at the Charlotte Convention However Johnson said the $$$ $$$ $$$ Center during the Democratic campaign still takes serious AVON Do you need National Convention . the concerns of those ministers money? Obama senior advisor Val- opposed to gay marriage “But The company for women Can you use erie Jarrett told the roundtable we also know that’s a minority some extra of journalists that the assault on perspective . There is great en- cash? Try Avon!!! Avon is easy to voting rights should motivate thusiasm out there and we have sell, no experience necessary. blacks to get to the polls in No- great voter engagement . So we It cost only $10.00 to start. You vember . are going to make sure people can become your own boss or “The fact that laws are been African Americans, despite a poor economy are ready to help re-elect get out and vote .” President Obama in November. just earn extra money. Whether made difficult should motivate Asked about the impact of you are interested in purchasing people,” Jarrett said . “Whatever with Attorney General Eric When pressed to give an the economy in the Black com- Avon products or becoming an the new laws are it should mo- Holder suing states putting overview of what a second term munity Jarrett said “A lot has Avon Representa�ve yourself, I tivate people even more than more voting requirements ahead under Obama would mean for been done that has greatly ben- can assist you. ever before to exercise their of the November election . minorities, Gaspard only said efited the Black community,” right to vote . ” She said Holder has “been the political interest of those citing investments in small Call June ‐ 504‐606‐1362 The wave of new voter re- vigorous in fulfilling his duties communities will speak for it- businesses, stimulus and the I will explain everything and help strictions and requirements in for the Voting Rights Act .” self . saving of the auto industry . you to get started. key battleground states accord- Patrick Gaspard, Executive Taking a swipe at Gov . Mitt She said a Romney/Ryan ing to critics has been a ploy to Director of the Democratic Na- Romney, Gaspard said the Re- plan Romney would be devas- decrease the voter turnout for tional Committee said the cam- publican nominee has been try- tating to the middle class, deci- PROMPT PROFESSIONAL Obama among African Ameri- paign is very much aware that it ing to “appeal to the worst ele- mate the department of educa- cans . would score big among African ments in that party .” tion . TAX SERVICE Some of the new voter laws Americans, Latinos, Asians and On President Obama’s sup- President Obama is really 4639 Magazine Street are requiring photo ID which other minority groups because port same sex marriage which looking forward to having the (located inside has drawn the watchful eyes of of the issues that are stake for has upset some African Ameri- chance to debate Gov . Romney, Ace Cash Express) the U .S . Department of Justice those communities . can ministers, Gaspard said “I Jarrett said . Ask for LISA CALL - 504-298-6407 Referral Fees and Register to win Curry/ Continued from page 8. up to $20,000.00 in cash. Mention you saw the ad in DATA NEWS WEEKLY dysfunctional children, not be- know the money grubbing been managed by Dexter, Mar- ranged for Sotheby to auction To receive a $25.00 discount cause of anything they have Kings had to have one . Bernice tin III and now Bernice – hopes King’s papers in 2006 . But At- on your Tax Preparation. done . Private citizens don’t King, CEO of the King Center to raise $170 million from the lanta Mayor Shirley Franklin have federal holidays named in in Atlanta, announced a year- events . stepped in and organized a their honor . Monuments aren’t long celebration leading to the The famous march was about private group that paid $32 mil- erected to them on the Nation- 50th anniversary of Dr . King’s more than a young preacher lion for the papers and donated al Mall . If Dr . King isn’t a public “I Have a Dream” speech . from Atlanta delivering a ster- them to Morehouse College, figure, no one is . “We are excited by the four ling speech that mesmerized King’s alma mater . Even worse than charging days of activities we have or- the nation . Rather, it was called Had he been alive, that’s This space the foundation that erected ganized to commemorate the March on Washington for something Dr . King probably the King Memorial for use my father’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Jobs and Freedom . It was or- would have done . But unlike can be yours of King’s words and images, speech, in cooperation with ganized by A . Philip Randolph, his children, he wouldn’t do it the King family has now told the MLK, Jr . National Historic president of the Brotherhood to make a buck . for only $80 the Martin Luther King, Jr . Site and the CDC,” she said . of Sleeping Car Porters . George E. Curry, former editor-in- National Memorial Project “As we launch the year-long With an official Black unem- chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National News- Call Now! Foundation that their licensing countdown to the global obser- ployment rate of 14 .4 percent, paper Publishers Association agreement has expired and the vance of the 50th anniversary, the emphasis should again be News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. family will not extend it . Not the Dreamkeepers Program on jobs, not Dr . King’s speech . He is a keynote speaker, modera- 504-821-7421 even for a sizeable fee . And by events will help us address the But a focus on jobs wouldn’t tor, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, the way, the foundation can no still relevant challenge of creat- put any money into the King www.georgecurry.com. You can longer use King in its name and ing a more just society through coffers . And they’ve already also follow him at www.twitter. will have to change that, too . . nonviolent activism .” shown that is one of their ma- com/currygeorge. So what is their angle? You The King Center – which has jor objectives . They had ar- Are you ready for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period?

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