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Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby to Volume 32 No. 2 Jacksonville, Florida December 13 - 19, 2018 Receive Congressional Gold Medal A Tale of Two Breakfasts: NAACP Goes Toe to Toe with City The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to honor former Cleveland Indians center-fielder Larry Doby, the American League’s first black ballplayer, with the Congressional Gold Medal. Over Annual MLK Breakfast Honoring Civil Rights Leader Ohio Sens. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, and Rob Portman, by Nikethi Piperman It is that original mission that has It is a quote that Reverend Levi in the Black community we are still a Cincinnati-area Republican, recently announced passage of the bill, The Southern Christian caused the SCLC, Jacksonville Wilcox, the head of the suffering economically.” which awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Leadership Conference (SCLC), Urban League and NAACP to back Jacksonville SCLC knows well. In a letter signed by the presi- Doby became the American League’s first black player in July 1947, formed in 1957 and was led by Dr. away from the City of When asked why the organization dents of the three historic civil two months after Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color line with the Martin Luther King, Jr. right up Jacksonville’s annual MLK is backing away from the City’s rights organizations, they further National League’s Brooklyn Dodgers. Doby was a seven-time All-Star, until his death in 1968. The organi- Breakfast scheduled for January. breakfast, Wilcox points out the explain their decision to back away leading the 1948 Indians to the world championship. zation’s goal was to advance the Dr. King once said, "Our lives inequalities that minorities are still from the City’s breakfast. The let- Born in Camden, South Carolina, Doby played high school sports in cause of civil rights in America, but begin to end the day we become facing in Jacksonville and how the ter states, “As we reflect on the pur- Paterson, New Jersey, and served in the Navy. He died in 2003. in a non-violent manner. silent about things that matter." Mayor has refused to address them. pose of the Dr. Martin Luther King, "What's in it for the SCLC? " he Jr. Annual Breakfast we are remind- Atlanta’s HIV Epidemic is as Bad said. "What's in it for the NAACP?” ed of the change Dr. King’s legacy He added, "The mayor says we requires of us… we must continue - as Third World African Countries have One Jax in this community but continued on page 12 According to a news reports out of Atlanta’s HIV problem is now being called an epidemic. The cities rampant HIV issue has some scien- tists comparing Atlanta to Third World African countries and says some Jack and Jill Celebrates 50 Year residents should be taking daily meds to help prevent the spread of the deadly disease. Parenting Legacy with Exhibit “Downtown Atlanta is as bad as Zimbabwe,” said Dr. Carlos del Rio, co-director of Emory University’s Center for AIDS Research. Del Rio also stated the disease has shifted from one that affected many gay men and drug users, to something that affects everyone, but African- Americans with limited health care in particular. According to the CDC, if you live in southeast part of the country, you are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV than any other part of the United States In Georgia, the risk of diagnosis is 1 in every 51 people with approx- imately more than 35,402 people living with HIV in Atlanta, Georgia. Shown walking down Lem Turner minus the massive fanfare surrounding US Court Won’t Reopen Lawsuit their earlier marches are Brandi Walker, Teresa Gordon, Ty'ri Eunice, About Confederate-Themed Flag Freddie Milton, Brittany Walker, Freddie Milton and little Jordan Love. A federal appeals court is not reviving a lawsuit that tried to block a Family Marches Alone for Mississippi city from flying the state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem. Information on Slain Youth The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district judge’s deci- sion that dismissed the lawsuit against Ocean Springs. April of 2019 will mark the two The walk included Eunice’s moth- The lawsuit called the flag “racially demeaning and hostile” and year anniversary of the death of 12 er, siblings, cousins and aunts. year old Rayma Eunice who was Since the incident, the family has claimed the city violated the federal Fair Housing Act by flying the flag Shown are Charter Members Lydia Wooden and Joyce Lawson in shot in the head during a sleepover held prayer vigils with Mad Dads and sending the message that black people are unwelcome. front of the exhibit’s unveiled portrait of the Charter Members. in the Lackawanna neighborhood. and various organizations and sup- U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. ruled in June that plaintiffs did- A vast majority of parents want their children to be successful and live Last weekend, the family recog- port groups. “We really don’t want n’t prove they suffered unequal treatment by the Ocean Springs govern- well-rounded meaningful lives. The notion that “It takes a village to nized the child’s death with a walk the young man to get away with the ment. A panel of three appeals court judges agreed Monday. raise a child” is certainly not a new concept. In 1938, an organization through the community with the murder with a pat on the back. As “The only act they allege is the City’s resolution requiring the was formed in Philadelphia to help be the village that African American goal of highlighting the senseless the trial lingers we have hope and Mississippi state flag to be flown over public buildings,” the appeals children need to ensure a successful transition into adulthood. violence plaguing many neighbor- will continue to walk for Rayma,” court judges wrote. “That is not a ‘discriminatory housing practice’ as That organization was Jack and Jill of America, Inc., which was hoods. Eunice died at the hands of said relative Brittany Walker. required by the FHA, and plaintiffs are therefore not ‘aggrieved per- founded by the late Marion Stubbs Thomas. Her purpose was simple yet 11-year old Tyron Calhoun who is Walker also reminisced on how sons’ under the statute.” profound. The goal was to provide a social and cultural outlet for chil- being charged with manslaughter Eunice was an excellent student, Ocean Springs didn’t fly the Mississippi flag for several years under dren that gave them the exposure and foundation needed for success. and is currently undergoing psychi- loved her family and was an avid a previous mayor. After a new mayor took office in July 2017, city offi- Continued on page 2 cials returned the flag to some municipal buildings. atric evaluation while in custody. reader. Little Rock, Ark Elects Miss Black Florida Pageant Resurges in State After 25 Years First Black Mayor Once the site of one of America’s most bitter integration struggles, Little Rock, Arkansas has now elected their first Black mayor. Frank Scott Jr., 35, made history by becoming the city’s first Black mayor elected by popular vote in Little Rock, Arkansas. Under former Governor Mike Beebe, Scott served as deputy police director and director of intergovernmental affairs. The University of Arkansas graduate, who is a banker and associate pastor, also served on the state highway commission and was on the board of directors for the Little Rock Port Authority. ‘Slave Bible’ Omitted Passages That Could’ve Inspired Rebellion Now at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.is a rare Bible from the 1800s that was once used to convert slaves to Christianity while omitting key passages that could’ve led to mass rebellion. Anthony Schmidt, associate curator of Bible and Religion in America at the museum, confirms that the holy text entitled, Parts of the Holy Bible, selected for the use of the Negro Slaves, in the British West-India Islands is missing large portions that could’ve inspired liberation among Both Miss and Teen Winners received cash scholarships, crown, sash, flowers and the exciting position of Miss Black Florida USA and Miss the enslaved. Black Florida Talented Teen 2019. Shown (l-r): Jade Tilery, Lauren Prater, Rhodesia Lee Butler, Mikel Andrews (Miss 2nd Runner-up), The historian believes British missionaries used this Bible to placate De'Laija Napier (Miss 1st Runner-up), Drianca Baxter (Miss Black Florida USA 2019), Ricardo Andrews (organizer/pageant director, Faith plantation owners who were wary of allowing their slaves to interact Powers (Miss Black Florida Talented Teen 2019), Erica Carnegie (Teen 1st Runner-up), Essence Burton (Teen 2nd Runner-up), Precious Robles with outside influencers. (3rd Runner-up), Jamal Collins, Saniece Anderson and Lo'Real Butler. “This can be seen as an attempt to appease the planter class saying, The Miss Black Florida USA is having a Florida resurgence with and noticing its absence, Andrews pageant in Jacksonville. According ‘Look, we’re coming here. We want to help uplift materially these started in 1987 as the state final for the crowning of the first Miss Black reached out to the national office to to Andrews, there are no salaried Africans here but we’re not going to be teaching them anything that the Miss Black USA. The last offi- Florida queen in nearly 25 years. inquire if Florida had a state pag- positions and the pageant’s budget could incite rebellion,'” Schmidt says. “Coming in and cial pageant was held in Florida in This year’s pageant was under eant where he found out that is raised through the generosity of being able to educate African slaves would prepare 1995 and was promoted as The the tutelage of Douglas Anderson Florida had not held a since 1995. sponsors and donors. The Miss them one day for freedom, but at the same time would Miss Black Florida USA School of the Arts graduate Ricardo This led to Andrews becoming Black Florida USA Scholarship not cause them to seek it more aggressively.” Scholarship Pageant. Now the Andrews. In 2017, after hearing the Executive Director of the regen- Program is designed to develop, famed pageant built on Black pride about the Miss Black USA system erated efforts to produce the 2018 Continued on page 2 Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 13 - 19, 2018 Beyonce,Oprah and More Make Forbes’ List Mogul Byron Allen on diversity in business: of Most Powerful Women in Entertainment ‘I have to work 100 times harder’ the list, and Beyonce isn’t we are getting,” she said at Elle’s Chairman entertainment companies and shows. the moment where you have to de- far behind her at No. 6. 25th annual Women in Hollywood and CEO of Today, the company celebrates 25 cide to be ok or be great,'” he contin- Scandal creator Shonda celebration. “Demanding what you Entertainment years in Hollywood and currently in- ued. “I’m Black and I can’t walk Rhimes made the cut at deserve can feel like a radical act.” Studios, Byron cludes eight cable networks, and syn- away, but you can.” According to No. 12 (a little slow for She shows no signs of slowing Allen, recently dicates 41 shows across the country. Allen, everyone stayed and contin- the highest-paid down with eight projects in the works sat down with Entertainment Studios is valued at ued to work harder. showrunner in Tinsel- at Netflix under her production com- Variety to dis- over $2 billion and earlier this year A big legal win town), and Serena pany, Shondaland. cuss his rise in completed the purchase of the Allen also recently secured a pair Williams landed at No. Beyonce continues to slay in any the entertain- Weather Channel. Entertainment Stu- of legal victories in his discrimina- 14. Priyanka Chopra was arena she enters and her last tour (On ment world dios is also the parent company of tion lawsuits against Comcast and and how he theGrio.com. Charter Communications. at No. 16. The Run II) grossed over $250 mil- Allen Rhimes has been open lion for Bey and her hubby, Jay-Z, had to fight During the panel, Allen talked The decision, which overturned a Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey about knowing her worth who brought their three children on through years of racism and discrim- about a conversation he had in 1994 lower court decision to dismiss It looks like a few of our favorite and continues to wield her the road with them for their 4-month, ination to get where he is today. with one of his sales executives who Allen’s initial suit, came from by The ladies are also the most powerful power for the good of those follow- 48-city jaunt across the world. “My position was that I would was told in no uncertain terms why a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth women in the game, according to ing in her footsteps. “We are power- The tour kicked off in Wales in have to work 100 times harder to get particular business would not adver- Circuit in Pasadena, Ca. The panel Forbes‘ recently released list of the ful women and when we say we have June and wrapped in Seattle on Oc- the same thing as a white person,” tise on one of his programs. also affirmed a lower court’s decision most powerful women in the enter- power, what we are really saying is tober 4, selling more than 2 million Allen said during a Variety sponsored “I’ve had at least four to five of my to deny Charter’s motion to dismiss tainment. that we deserve to have power. We tickets worldwide. diversity and inclusion panel in Los salespeople come back to me and say Allen’s suit. It’s a groundbreaking Oprah Winfrey came in at No.1 on deserve whatever good thing it is that According to Variety, their most lu- Angeles. “I’m cool with that because ‘I’m not getting it done because of move that can be the basis for similar crative stop was in Atlanta where in the long run, that’s going to make their attitude,’” he said during the lawsuits in the future. FSCJ to Assist Virginia College they raked in $14.1 million during me work 100 times harder. panel. “He said ‘I’m not doing busi- Allen was forced to file a similar their two-night stint at ATL’s Mer- Entertainment Studios was started ness with you because you work for suit against AT&T and it was eventu- Students to Continue their Education cedes-Benz stadium. in 1993 after Allen noticed the lack that n—er.” ally settled in 2015 when DirecTV JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With the recent announcement of Virginia College of African Americans in charge of “I said to my sales people, ‘This is picked up seven of Entertainment closing its campuses across the country, including the campus in Jacksonville, Studios channels. The suits are Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is offering specialized assistance rooted in a post-Civil War law meant to students looking to continue their education. 16 Year Old Sentenced to to help protect newly freed slaves Now through January 15, 2019, FSCJ is waiving the $25 application fee from discrimination in pursuing busi- for current Virginia College students or those who withdrew from Virginia ness deals and contracts. College on or after December 1, 2018. 51 Years for Killing Her Rapist Historically, the persecution of mi- nority business owners intensified After applying to FSCJ, students should submit their official transcripts to Cyntoia Brown. Brown’s argument that the US shortly after the end of the Civil War. the FSCJ Admissions Office for evaluation with consideration for Prior Learn- Brown, who was 16 at the time of Supreme Court ruled it unconstitu- In protest of the newly enacted Thir- ing Assessments, which may provide students the opportunity to receive credit her arrest, is fighting a life sentence tional to give juveniles mandatory teenth Amendment, various Southern for prior coursework taken or through experiential learning that is equal to for killing a man she says abused her. life sentences without parole, as well and Northern states enacted the so- college-level learning. These assessments will be done on an individual basis. In 2004 Brown killed Johnny as that it’s “cruel and unusual punish- called “Black Codes.” These codes Once students have applied and submitted transcripts, they can work with Mitchell Allen who she says solicited ment.” The appeals court rejected her imposed herculean legal limitations the dedicated academic advisor specifically assigned to work with Virginia her for sex after she was forced to first argument but is still reviewing upon newly freed former slaves, se- College students to ease the process of transferring to FSCJ. serve as a prostitute by her boyfriend, the second. verely limiting their ability to enter For additional questions and information about transitioning from Virginia “Kut Throat,” HuffPost reports. She Many feel that because Brown is a and enforce contracts for goods and College to FSCJ, students should email [email protected] or call the Virginia said she shot Allen after she saw him woman of color she is receiving a labor. In response, Congress enacted College Admissions Advisor at (904) 357-8917. Students can also visit any reach for a gun; prosecutors, believe more severe punishment. the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which of the campus advising centers. she was trying to rob Allen, and she HuffPost cites the example of Jef- officially conferred a series of legal was tried and convicted as an adult. frey Epstein, the hedge fund manager rights equally to all citizens, includ- Now, People reports, the Ten- sentenced to just 13 months in prison ing the right to contract as an inde- nessee Supreme Court has ruled that after being accused of sex-trafficking Jack and Jill pendent business owner. Brown, 30, must serve at least 51 young girls. “The system has failed,” “These two decisions against Com- continude from page 1 reflections on the Jacksonville Chap- Cyntoia Brown years before she can get parole; she’d Kim Kardashian tweeted last year, cast and Charter are very significant, Last Sunday, Jack and Jill of Amer- ter’s founding. Celebrities like Rihanna and Kim be 69 when eligible. It was a unani- calling the case “heartbreaking” and unprecedented, and historic,” Allen ica Inc.’s Jacksonville Chapter culmi- Today, there are over 12,000 mem- Kardashian, as well as others have mous decision Thursday, CNN notes. saying she was going to get her said to Variety.. nated the yearlong celebration of its bers of the organization with over been fighting for a woman named The ruling was in response to lawyers involved. 50th Anniversary with the Opening 240 Chapters throughout the United of its Exhibit at the Ritz Theatre and States. The Jacksonville Chapter has LaVilla Museum. The Exhibit dis- 50 dedicated families who focus on British Colleges Panic As Black Students plays the chronology of and artifacts nurturing children and providing pro- from the inception of the Jack- gramming through leadership devel- sonville Chapter through the present. opment, volunteer service, The Exhibit program featured philanthropic giving, and civic duty. Inch Toward Becoming The Majority some of the organization’s most The Exhibit will remain open prized members as presenters – the through January 26, 2019. The Meanwhile, the exact opposite trend was happening back in the U.S. on Black college campuses children. The Chapter also honored Chapter invites members of the com- its Charter Members with a portrait munity to visit its exhibit and share As the world continues to get in- “Universities are setting targets to ago when it was reported that the the Independent. unveiling. Charter Members, Lydia in its 50 years of Excellence celebrat- creasingly culturally diverse, that recruit more white male students U.K.’s two elite universities — Ox- Still, the odds were reportedly Wooden and Joyce Lawson, offered ing Love, Leadership and Legacy. ethnic trend has naturally extended to after low numbers meant they are ford and the University of Cambridge heavily stacked in favor of white stu- education. In particular, college cam- now classed a ‘minority group,'” the — were admitting a paltry number of dents over Black ones. “[S]tudents puses in the United Kingdom have Telegraph wrote on Sunday. Black students to their undergraduate are twice as likely to get in [to Ox- Miss Black Florida gotten considerably browner in re- The reaction bordered on an all-out programs.) ford] if they are white compared with cent years. Now, school administra- panic over the fact that “White The drop in white enrollment coin- their black counterparts,” the BBC Continued from page 1 for a prestigious title that will con- tors were reportedly sounding the British students are in a minority at cided with an overall surge of stu- reported in May. celebrate, and assist with the so- tinue to enhance their lives, their alarm over apparent worry that Black roughly one in ten institutions,” the dents enrolling in UK colleges, Meanwhile, the exact opposite was cial, professional and civic goals of families and their communities. students would eventually eclipse Telegraph reported. “Meanwhile on showing “the number of white stu- happening back in the U.S. at the na- African-American women ages 18- The competition is for women their white counterparts in Great certain courses such as pharmacy, dents has fallen by more than 34,000 tion’s historically Black colleges and 27 and teens ages 14-17. throughout the state who meet the Britain. business and some science degrees, since 2013/14 – a decrease of 2 per universities, where white students “We believe minority women and following requirements: single Not only has the enrollment of more than seven in 10 students is cent – while in total enrolments rose were on pace to become the majority. teens should be economically em- (never been married), 18-27 years of Black students surged, but fewer from an ethnic minority.” by 1 per cent in the same period,” the “In many cases, African-American powered, politically astute, spiritu- age at time of competition and a legal white males have also been accepted The esteemed Oxford University Independent reported earlier this students have ceased being a major- ally centered and civic minded to resident or attend college in Florida. to the UK’s universities. That has along with Aston and Essex Univer- year. ity at HBCUs,” according to a report represent the pageants goals and ob- The Teen competition is for teens caused some institutions of higher sities were reportedly among the On the flip side, the number of from Diverse Issues in Higher Edu- jectives,” said Andrews. who meet the following require- learning across the pond to launch re- schools that have consciously tried to Black students was up by 11 percent. cation published this past summer. Andrews says that the event is also ments: ages 13-17 years of age at cruiting efforts to ramp up their pop- attract in an increased number of Students belonging to other ethnici- “At some, they are a small minority an opportunity for women and teens time of competition, residents and at- ulations of Caucasian scholars, white students in an apparent effort ties, including Asian and “mixed eth- among a White majority.” to obtain a sense of wellbeing, self- tend school in Florida. according to a new report from the to offset the number of Black stu- nic backgrounds” also “saw confidence and stature by competing Telegraph, a news outlet in the UK. dents. (It was just about eight years significant increases,” according to

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GUEST EDITORIAL by Sean Pittman City Chronicles Its Not Just Felons Who Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Need a Second Amendment 4 passed: What’s Next for Chance at Voting By Sean Pittman It's not just the 1.4 million convicted felons whose rights were restored by Convicted Felons and Their Voting Rights? Amendment 4 that need a review on voting. Given the political turmoil in the Sunshine Although Florida is known as hopefully the Florida Dept. of State Blacks vote overwhelmingly for served their court mandated time to State during the November election, we “The Sunshine State,” there has will provide some clear guidelines Democrats. One must ask because acclimate themselves back into should all refresh our voter knowledge been nothing sunny about the way over the next few weeks. If not, the such a large percentage of African society and live normal respectable before the next political campaign season. And, we should prepare for a voting rights have been managed in legislature may have to step in and American men have lost their right lives. Just because we stumble or renewed spotlight on Florida. the state - especially for those who force the issue. to vote, does it take away from the even fall, doesn’t mean we do not Election Day in Florida captures the attention of America. Hanging have committed crimes and served There are a lot of eyes watching, strength of the Black voting base? deserve the opportunity to get our chads, poorly designed ballots, votes lost in the mail, worn out voting their time. and organizations like the ACLU Regardless of the what and how, lives back on track. machines – our state brings the drama when it comes to tallying votes. The good news is that are saying that if state officials act it is a ridiculous notion that a per- Thanks to groups like Florida Ironically, the same state that can’t get elections right just amended its con- Amendment 4 passed in slowly or set up what are perceived son who has served time for their New Majority, ACLU, Southern stitution to extend voting rights to people who are barred from voting. November, which allows felons as roadblocks to delay registration crime, lives a responsible life while Poverty Law Center and The Fair Imagine the lessons these lucky new voters will learn from our state’s who have completed their sen- that they are ready to sue. making a positive contribution to Elections Legal Network, and recent election malfeasance. tences to earn the right to vote back This Florida felon voting rights society and his family, doesn’t have many more for leading the charge Take the example of our Republican Senator-elect Rick Scott who false- except for those who have been issue has been pretty unique when the right to vote. in the fight to pass Amendment 4. ly accused the Democratic Supervisor of Elections in Broward County of convicted of murder or felony sex you put it into perspective. While Not only is it not fair, but also as There is tremendous value in fraud during a mandatory recount. Before allowing for mandatory process- offenses. Currently, there are some nearly every state bans incarcerated Judge Mark Walker ruled – it clear- restoring voting rights to all who es to take place, Governor Scott implied that “unethical liberals” were try- 1.6 million Floridians who do not criminals from voting, only Florida ly violates the U.S. Constitution. have paid their debt to society. And ing to steal his chance at a U.S. Senate seat. Meanwhile, a Republican have their right to vote. This is the Iowa, Kentucky and Virginia don’t Jesse Jackson once said, “If you with another presidential election Supervisor of Elections actually broke the law by allowing voters in Bay highest in the nation and make up automatically restore voting rights don't have your vote restored, it's a right around the corner, the stakes County to vote by email and fax. Granted, the area had been hit by a hur- around 10 percent of the total adult at the completion of a criminal sen- life sentence." are high. History has taught us that ricane, but is that enough of an excuse to knowingly violate the law? population in Florida. tence. There is an old Haitian proverb every vote counts. I will leave you Of course, the real disorder resulting from this election cycle is the The amendment passed with 64 Of course, some argue that poli- that says, “A stumble is not a fall.” with a quote from John F. Kennedy, 20,000 voters in Broward County who somehow missed the U.S. Senate percent of the vote, which is a great tics has caused the state to be so By not restoring voting right, it “The margin is narrow, but the race. A bad ballot design sounds believable, but it’s not like the Bill accomplishment and sends a mes- strict on felons and some even go sends the wrong message about our responsibility is clear.” Nelson-Rick Scott matchup was some obscure down-ballot contest. How sage that voters do understand that as far to say it is racist. It is cer- corrections system. We should be Signing off from precinct 9S, do you forget a race featuring Florida’s Republican Governor and the people deserve to have their rights tainly no secret that traditionally, encouraging felons who have Reggie Fullwood state’s incumbent Democratic Senator? restored after making mistakes. Voting may well be the sport Americans must play to participate in a Florida removes a felons right to democracy, but it seems that it’s not just felons with restored rights who vote at a higher rate than any other can benefit from a civics refresher course. Florida has a voting-awareness state, banning more than 10% of its problem. Too many of us just don’t understand or simply don’t care overall adult population — includ- enough about the complexities of casting a ballot or managing an election. ing 21.5% of African-Americans One thing though is clear. The current process to restore civil rights to — from the polls, according to the deserving felons is more an impediment than pathway to the ballot box. Sentencing Project. Florida’s clemency process starts with a five-to-seven year waiting period Earlier this year, a federal judge before the felon can formally apply to the Office of Executive Clemency. ruled that Florida’s felon voting The state’s clemency board only meets four times a year, a schedule that law was unconstitutional and said has more than 20,000 applicants stuck in limbo. For those fortunate the disenfranchisement of felons enough to make a personal appeal to the board, there’s still no guarantee. who have served their time is "non- The Governor along with three other elected officials have the final say, sensical" and a violation of the and their decisions are often arbitrary and sometimes nonsensical. First and 14th Amendments to the Amendment 4 may be the best thing to come out of the November elec- U.S. Constitution. tions. By a wide margin, voters in Florida approved a constitutional If anyone is familiar with the change that automatically restores voting rights to felons, excluding those process, you know how ridiculous convicted of murder or sex crimes, who have served their time and paid the restoration process had restitution. Ex-offenders returning to society usually go through a period become. of rehabilitation and re-engagement. Their voting in upcoming elections So the million-dollar question is should be regarded similarly. what happens now? The law tech- The amendment potentially adds more than 1.4 million new voters to the nically takes effect on January 8, rolls. How will Florida handle it, and more importantly, what lessons will 2019 according to the state consti- these new voters take from their fellow citizens who can vote and do, or tution. So does that mean that eli- rather, those who can vote and don't? gible felons can go and start regis- Sean Pittman is the Senior Partner of Pittman Law Group, a tering to vote at their county elec- Tallahassee-based law firm with statewide operations that specializes in tion’s office on that day? government, administrative and corporate law. There is still some confusion, but Democrats 2020 – Not the Person, but the Program a prayer of beating the clown that cities and states are willing to offer person to be President. Axelrod that “It’s hard to see how Matter. They are doing ground up, white conservatives love to love. exorbitant tax breaks to attract a few Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth you even get noticed in such a big, not top down, organizing, going The fact that Republicans stole an jobs. Meanwhile, our infrastructure Warren took a blood test to prove broad field without being shrill, into communities and focusing on election from Stacey Abrams in is crumbling, our environment is that she is 1/1024 Native American, sensational or a celebrity, and I’m the races they deem essential, which Georgia suggests that our electoral decomposing, and civility is a thing falling for 45’s BS. New Jersey none of those things.” are not always national or statewide infrastructure isn’t what it ought to of the past. There’s a lot of rhetoric, Senator Cory Booker, also known Our current President is shrill, races. When people come out for a be. The fact that Republicans in but Democrats have to explain what as Spartacus, is considering the sensational and a celebrity in his key local, they will also vote in the Michigan, Wisconsin, and North they stand for more clearly. race, as is the incandescently intelli- own mind. Democrats should not “big” races. But too often the Carolina are attempting to change Democrats have been so reactive, gent California Senator Kamala attempt to replicate that level of Democratic Party focuses only on electoral rules suggests that the so anti-45, that they’ve not spun out Harris. There are another couple of insanity that 45 brings to the table. the biggest elections, with an agen- Party and civil society organizations a positive agenda. Oh, they say they dozen potential candidates, from the The issue, also, should not be one of da people can’t necessarily identify need to spend some money ensuring stand for a living wage, for criminal very well known to the lesser who is the most sensational, but with. Democratic Party leaders need fair elections. From where I sit, the justice reform, for access to health known. Democrats run the risk of who has the most focused program, to sit down with Black Voters focus on personalities is poorly care and education, for racial eco- having a Republican-style circus and the basis of the Democratic pro- Matter as soon as they can and learn placed. We ought to, instead, think nomic justice (actually, they didn’t during the primaries unless the field gram must be economic justice for how to connect with the voters who both about our election mechanics say that I did), and more. But too narrows. Already, two who were working Americans. Back in the can make a difference in 2020. Or, and an economic agenda to empow- often, Democrats have gone with considering the race have dropped day, we used to say, “It’s not the they can continue with business as er the majority of our citizens who the status quo instead of looking at out. Nobody will miss Michael man, it’s the plan.” In gender-neu- usual and experience the conse- By Julianne Malveaux live in an economically precarious the changing needs of our nation. Avenatti since many of us did not tral terms, it’s not the person, it’s the quences. Now that the midterm elections situation. And the party is expert at grabbing know why he was in the race in the program. For Democrats to build Julianne Malveaux is an author are over, and Democrats are savor- Too many of us struggle to sur- defeat from the jaws of victory, fail- first place, but former on the momentum of the midterm and economist. Her latest book ing their victory, more than a dozen vive on the minimum wage, and too ing to support progressive candi- Massachusetts governor Deval election, they must drill down on “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama Democrats say they are considering many unions have seen their influ- dates who sometimes upset the sta- Patrick, who has just announced communicating dynamic economic and Public Policy” is available via running for President in 2020. The ence erode in the face of hostile leg- tus quo. that he will not run, might have programs. www.amazon.com for booking, Democratic Party needs to get its islation. Too many do not have Now, former Vice President Joe brought gravitas to the primaries. I’m encouraged by folks like wholesale inquiries or for more info act together if any of them has even access to health care. Too many Biden says he is the most qualified Patrick told Obama advisor David LaTosha Brown and Black Voters visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 11 - 17, 2018 C E L E B R A T I O N B O W L I V NORTH CAROLINA A&T ALCORN STTTAAATTE AGGIES (9-2) BRAAVVES ((9-3)

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PHW7KH %UDYHV DUH JLYLQJ XS MXVW  UXVKLQJ  The Aggies were back last year in yards per game this year, fourth best in the FCS. Smith ordinator, will serve as interim head Celebration Bowl III facing back-to- So the game may come down to who passes coach. back SWWAAC cchampion Grambling State. Wilder Johnson Solomon Whittington it best between Alcorn junior QB Noah John- Smith advanced the football program early in his 7KLV RQH FDPH GRZQ WR WWKKH ÀQDO PLQXWH son and A&T senior Raynard. In that scenario, Kentucky State tenure, earning the 2016 Southern In- as Aggies junior quarterback Lamar Raynard YLOOH6WDWH  DQG RYHU )%6 LQVWDWH ULYDO watch out for Alcorn State who led the FCS with tercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) WWeest Division scored on a 1-yard plunge with :38 seconds left East Carolina (28-23). The wins vaulted the Ag- 51 sacks. Alcorn's Trey Whittington (9 sacks) FURZQDQG ÀQLVKLQJ UXQQHUXS LQ WKH 6,$& FKDPSLRQVKLS  to pull out a 21-14 win and complete a perfect gies into the national spotlight and as high as and A&T's Darryl Johnson Jrr.., (10.5 sacks) are game. The Thorobreds lost a nail-biting overtime thriller 12-0 season. fourth nationally in one of the FCS polls. elite pass rushers. to Fort VVaalley State to end the season. Smith earned the But two weeks later, they dropped a 16-13 Alcorn placekicker Corey McCullough and 2016 SIAC Coach of the YYeear for that campaign. HOW DID WE GET HERE decision to winless conference member Mor- A&T returner Malik Wilson are special teams Smith came to Kentucky State with over 40 years of NC A&T, thee BCSPP preseason No. 1, play- gan StateRQ D ODVWVHFRQG ÀHOG JRDO ,Q WWKKH standouts to keep your eye on. McCullough has Sam WWaashington college coaching experience, more than 20 of those as a ing under new head coach af- next-to-last game of the regular season, they PDGH RI  ÀHOG JRDOV DQG OHG DOO 6::$$&  ter the retirement of Rod Broadway, started like lost a showdown for the MEAC lead to Florida kickers with 86 points. Wilson's 35.4 yards per head coach. Prior to his 9-25 record at Kentucky State, he gangbusters opening the season with big wins A&MDJDLQ RQ D ODVWVHFRQG ÀHOG JRDO  kickoffff return is second in the FCS and his three posted a 150-113 record at six schools as a head coach. over nationally-ranked (6th in FCS) Jackson- Fortunately, A&T closed with a 45-0 shel- UHWXUQ7'V DUH WLHG IIRRU ÀUVW LQ WWKKH )&6 Notable stops on that list include the University of Lou- isville, Michigan State University and the University of Arkansas. Smith was named the Big Teen Coach of the YYeear in 2003. BCSP Notes PONTON NAMEDED AD ATA T GRAMBLING: Howard turns to Ron Prince The league announced the decision by its chancellors and presidents Howard University last week that keeps the game at Salem Stadium through 2024. GRAMBLING, LA – Grambling State Univer- WWAASHINGTON (December 10, 2018) – Direc- tor of Athletics Kery Davis has announced the hir- The game, played in North Carolina prior to 2016, was moved to Sa- sity President Rick Gallott hhas an- ing of Ron Prince as the football program's new lem in the wake of the state's controversial Bathroom Bill whichh affffected nounced that Dr. David "Rusty" head coach. transgendered people's public bathroom access. After the 2016 game, the Ponton, the University’s Vice Pres- "WWWee welcomel Ron PPrince to the Howard Uni- league and Salem agreed to play for another three years, covering games ident for Student Affffairs, will now versity family," Davis said. "His background in- IIUURP   lead its athletics division in addition cludes successful tenures at the highest collegiate "WWee enjoy the relationship we share with Virginia's Blue Ridge," said to student affffairs. and professional levels. CIAAA Director of Championshipshampionships, Breion Hagans in an earlier interview. "Dr. Ponton has demonstrat- Prince brings a wealth of experience to How- "WWWee look forward to them hosting four championships in the area this year ard. Most recently, he was the offffensive analyst and continue to look at new ways to expand and enhance our relationship." ed a proven dedication to all parts Ron Prince Ponton of our student experience for more for the University of Michigan WWoolverines. He re- than 25 years," saidd President Gallot. ""WWWee are gratgratefule for places Mike London who resigned right after the season ended to take the Grambling to host NAIAA gridgrid cchampionshiphampion head coaching job at WWiilliam & Mary. his service and willingness to continue innovating for our GRAMBLING, LA – The National Association of Intercollegiate Prior to his season at Michigan, Prince was the assistant head coach, students." Athletics (NAIA) has announced that Grambling State University will tight ends coach with the Detroit Lions. Additionally, he has served as host the 2019 and 2020 Football National Championships at the historic Dr. Ponton began his work at Grambling State in head coach at Kansasnsas State, offfffensiveensive coorcoordinatordinato at Rutgers and offffensive Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. 1988 as an assistant men's basketball coach. During his line coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts. Formerly held in Daytona Beach, FL, the mid-December game will tenure, he has also served as the head women's basket- bring more than $1 million in economic impact to North Louisiana. ball coach, director of the Favrot Student Union, dean Historically, the event draws student athletes, fans and media person- of student activities, dean of students, and associate vice Salem retainsains CCIAAIAA football ttitle game nel to host cities and includes broadcasts to ESPN3 and regional networks president for studentnt aafffffairs. In 2016, Dr. Ponton was ap- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has decided to throughout the country. pointed as vice president for student afffffairsairs fforor ttheh Uni- NHHSLWV FKDPSLRQVKLS IIRRRWEDOO JDPH LQ 6DOHP 99DD IIRRU WKH QH[W ÀYH \HDDUUV versity. Dr. Ponton's athletics higher education leadership BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK experience began as a student at Southern University where as a student-athlete he played point-guard. He has For games of December 6 - 10, 2018 EHHQDFNQRZOHGJHG IIRRU KLV OHDGHUVKLS DV D  LQGXFW- OFFENSE ee into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of – TARIK COHEN, RB, Chicago (2nd season, NORTH CARO- LINA A&T Fame and an inductee into the Southern University Hall ) - Nine carries for 69 yards (7.6 yards per carry) including a long run of 32 yards, caught four passes of Fame. for 20 yards and returned one punt for 22 yards in win His athletics leadership also includes service as the over the Los Angeles Rams. Posted 102 all-purpose yards. Teeam USA Assistant WWoomen's Basketball Coach for the DEFENSE R. Williams Jones Cup Teame and the assistant basketball – DARIUS LEONARD, LB, Indianapolis (1st season, SOUTH coach for the gold medal-winning Men's R. WWiilliams CAROLINA STATE) - Led the Colts with 12 tackles, nine Jones Cup Teeam foor USAA Basketball. solos, one sack and 1.5 tackles for loss in win over Houston. Effffective January 1, 2019, Dr. Ponton will take over Leonard leads the NFL with 135 tackles.

athletics responsibilities for the University's current Ath- SPECIAL TEAMS letic Director Paul Bryant whose contract term will end – CHESTER ROGERS , WR/KR, Indianapolis (3rd season, CANNON CELEBRATES MAIDEN TD!: New York Jets running back Trenton GRAMBLING STATE by mutual agreement on December 31, 2018. ) - Five receptions for 36 yards, one Cannon VIRGINIA STATE) chestbumps teammate Jermaine Kearse (#10) NLFNRIIUHWXUQ IRU  \DUGV ÀYH SXQW UHWXUQV IRU  \DUGV DIWHUVFRULQJ KLV ÀUVW 1)/ WRXFKGRZQ RQ D \DUG VHFRQGTXDUWHU UXQ 7KH -HWV including a 26-yard return in win over Houston defeated the Buffalo Bills, 27-23 Sunday. (NY Jets photo) Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 13 - 19, 2018

Greater Missionary Tabernacle KWANZAA Celebration: Ujamaa Ugandan Kids Choir in Concert Finish off the year by embracing Black culture and history together as a The Ugandan Kids Choir comes to Museum Of Science and History Baptist Celebrating Several Events family for a Kwanzaa celebrating, “Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics,” (MOSH), 1025 Museum Cir, Thursday, January 10th, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 5730 Sawyer Saturday, December 29th, 1 - 7 p.m. Enjoy free food, drinks, gift give-a- Ignite your curiosity with the joyful singing and dancing of the Ugandan Avenue where J.C. Green is the pastor presents their “Pastor Appreciation way, music, guest speakers, performers, vendors and more! Event location Kids Choir, bringing awareness to children living in poverty. For more info and Birthday” celebration Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m. On Sunday is B&SUN Art Gallery, 2422 N Myrtle Ave. For more info call (904) 707- visit www.themosh.org. December 23rd attend the church Youth and Christmas program at 11 a.m. 7052. Come New Years Eve, Monday, December 31st attend “Watch Night,” serv- ices at 9:45 p.m. and every Saturday is a free clothing giveaway from 9:30 Baptist Ministers Empowerment a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church Baker and Barney Foundation located at 1781 WOTR Meeting Helena St. For more info contact the church office at (904) 768-2725. Women on the Rise Chapter will have a chaper meeting Thursday, Conference Prayer Breakfast January 24th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Helping Others Prepare for Empowerment (H.O.P.E.) of Jacksonville and Community Center, 1601 Main St. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. the Baptist Ministers Conference of Duval and Adjacent Counties cordial- Wayman Ministries Community ly invites the community to their 20th Annual “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfasts” schedule for Saturday, January 19th at 8 a.m. at the Christmas Fellowship Family Event CWM December to Remember Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, 225 E, Coastline Dr. Guest speaker is Wayman Ministries presents their 11th Community Christmas Fellowship, Attend Clara White Missions annual “December to Remember” event Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. For tickets call (904) 765 -3111. Saturday, December 22nd, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Wayman Academy of the Arts helping families in need is scheduled for Saturday, December 15th, 8 a.m. Gymnasium, 1176 Labelle St. This is a free family event! Enjoy music, - 10 a.m. at the Riverside North Facility, 2711 Edison Avenue. For more food, toy and gift giveaway, TV, bike raffles and more! For more info call info visit www.clarawhitemission.org. NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Wanda Patterson at (904) 693-1503. Information must be received in our office no later than Monday, Christian Artist Aaron Cole Live at 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. Information received prior to the event date will be printed on a space available basis Beaches Ministry Fundraiser Christian Hip Hop recording artist Aaron Cole Live at The Vision Center, Attend the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (B.E.A.M.) fundrais- Saturday, December 8th, 6:30 p.m., with special guest UnMasked, King until the date. Fax your information to 904-765-8611, e-mail to er and volunteer Sterling Joyce birthday celebration scheduled for Tuesday, Chav, William Lavant, Luke G, Tia, Rapheal, Jimmie Hustle and many [email protected] or bring by our offices located at 1122 West December 18th at 6 p.m. at Casa Marina Hotel, 691 1st St. N. Jax Beach. more! Location is the Vision Center, 6859 Lenox Ave. For more info call Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. Enjoy, music, food and fun! For more info call the hotel at (904) 270-0025. (904) 527-8626. - - - SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING WITH JAMES WASHINGTON - -- -- Bishop Noel Jones: You Dont Either You Bear Fruit or You Don’t Need a Church to Minister dwelling place for Him, God’s Word operating in you. by Leo Blair deal with establishing wealth for the would in some way be an Some say people should see the California megachurch pastor average churchgoer in our commu- indication of my effort to Christ in you. When you are Bishop Noel Jones has his own nity?” he asked. live a good Christian life. It viewed by others, there should be views on the black church fulfilling “I think that churches need to is my way of asking God for no question as to who you are and its role in the community. transition to a new place in terms of help. I am often reminded whose you are. I’m just now more In an interview with The philosophy and psychological that I’ll never be worthy of convinced than ever that steward- Philadelphia Tribune, Jones, who enhancement and embellishment of such a request but, God loves ship is a verb. The Word cannot leads the 20,000-member City of the people they serve. The church is me so much that He has reside in you quietly. It cannot be a Refuge Church in Los Angeles, said a microcosm of the community." already given me this great secret only between you and God. the black church is waiting for the In his message at the newly reno- and wonderful gift. It’s just Nor can it be selectively used government to do ministry it should vated building of the Holy Ghost very hard for me to accept it. when it suits you. The Word is be doing. Headquarters Revival Center at the But as you can see, I’m what it is. Like water, it cannot be “We still have self-doubt, we still Met, which is Philadelphia’s first My word for today is steward or working on it. held back; nor should it be. Once are killing each other at an alarming megachurch, Jones preached a need stewardship. I haven’t found this My point is that stewardship or again I submit to you that if you rate and it’s happening right in our for more humility in the church. very important word in the bible being a good steward is an action. are a child of God, people need to communities. The prostitution, the “There are too many egos in the yet, but I have heard many a pastor It calls for an effort. When I heard hear you say that you know who drugs — all of the things that are House of God. We have too many preach on it. From the pulpit I’ve negative are happening right around egos and too many narcissistic peo- the prayer calling on the Lord to be your Daddy is with pride and bold- Bishop Noel Jones heard the question asked, “Are we the church. It’s right down the street ple who claim to be the Church of a good steward of His Word, I ness. I believe that is what is meant grated programs that help people good stewards of our own sexuali- from us,” he said. “How do we God,” Jones said, according to the immediately thought about what by the saying ‘being a good stew- with varying degrees of struggle. ty?” I have personally received the address it? We stop looking to the Tribune. “In order for there to be that would mean for me. I came to ard.’ It demands personal recogni- In his interview he argued that message of stewardship as it has government and we stop looking to unity, there’s got to be humility. the conclusion that if one was a tion that we acknowledge and churches can better fulfill their pur- relates to tithing. However, I must everybody else to take care of us as Humility is when you decide to good steward for God’s Word, then share the truth that is in us. It pose by investing in service for admit that it wasn’t until I heard if we are still slaves and we take the lower yourself when you have the that Word should be nurtured and requires action; the kind that humanity. someone ask the Lord (in prayer) opportunity that is in front of us.” upper hand. Can you imagine where cultivated for one purpose and one makes those around us know, with- “Unless we partner with people to be a good steward of His Word According to his bio, Jones seeks the church would be today if we had purpose only; to bear fruit. I’m out a shadow of a doubt, that we who are dealing with Socratic prob- that the term really hit home. On to persuade people to "question ... folk to unify together?” declaring that you cannot be a accept Christ as our Lord and lems in our community, then we are many occasion I have prayed to be conventional approaches to daily He said pride was tearing the good steward of God’s Word and Savior and God Almighty as the really not having church. You can a worthy vessel for the Holy Spirit. challenges" and doesn’t see the church apart and people need to not bear some kind of fruit. In this one true God. If those around you have church and never minister,” he Face down in prayer, I’ve asked preacher as head of a hierarchical understand that humility comes with case that fruit should be given in know that, then you are indeed a said. my Lord and Savior to empty me system "but rather in partnership blessings. such a manner that others at least good steward in the business of “The real issue is, ‘How are we of all of those human characteris- with administration and laity of the “The greatest servant in the uni- recognize that you are a vendor for bearing fruit. If no one around you dealing with one out of three of our tics that would prohibit the Holy Church." verse is God himself. He watches that fruit. Somebody should see knows this, then maybe you need boys in the system? How are we Spirit from residing in me. My He promotes "integration and over you. He keeps the devil off your fruit stand. Either through to go shopping. May God bless dealing with offenders who are now thought was and continues to be multi-faceted leadership styles and your back,” Jones said. “Get off your behavior, your attitude, your and keep you always. out? How do we keep them out? that any (and I do mean any) space methods to reach the community your high horse, try to serve some- verbal praise, your prayers or via James A. Washington is the pub- How do we deal with human traf- in my soul or my heart that could within and outside of the Church" body because if you bless some- some other outward manifestation, lisher at Dallas Weekly. He can be ficking? How do we deal with actually be good enough for a and practices this approach at The body, he will bless you.” the world should be able to see reached at dallasweekly.com. teenage prostitution? How do we City of Refuge where he has inte- Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. Senior Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM the web visit Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Dr. Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.

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Local Youth Feel the Spirit of Spelman Alumnae

Ken Scarborough Ready4Work Director to Leave New Hope for USDA Rolls Back Michelle Costa Rican Mission Ready4Work Chief Program Obama’s School Lunch Regulations, Director, Ken Scarborough, has decided to pursue the next adven- Under President Donald Trump, give administrators more time to ture in his 30-year career with an the U.S. Department of Agriculture lower the amount of sodium in its international post. He will be relo- has taken another step to eliminate daily food options. Schools won’t Shown are Alumnae smiling after wrapping the bevy of gifts pictured (l-r) Jazmine Jordan, Sibyl Carley, cating to Costa Rica this month for the regulations placed on school ever have to meet the target pro- Kenyatta Register, Deborah Sibley, Chantel Bryant (local chapter President), Wanda Jones, Alisia Smith, mission work in the Central lunches during the Obama adminis- posed under Obama, and they Joni Poitier, Jametoria Burton, Alicia Monroe, Robin Brown; kneeling (l-r)Valencia Strowder and current American country. He has been tration. won’t have to hit the metric that Spelman student Rolesha Hines. acting Director for the last 3 years. Agriculture Secretary Sonny preceded it until 2025. Spelman College in Atlanta has gathered for a “Blue and White” Jacksonville Hubbard Angel Tree. "The ripple effect of Ken's influ- Perdue said in a press release on Explaining that the regulations consistently been ranked as one of Christmas brunch to support the Program guests were asked to bring ence, passion and spirit for the that a new and final rule will have challenged schools, Perdue the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the First Coast YMCA Angel Tree. toys, perishable items and a gift to work we do will be felt for many “empower local schools with addi- said in a statement: “If kids are not nation. The HBCU has a proud his- In the spirit of their giving lega- present to another guest. years to come", says Operation tional options to serve healthy and eating what is being served, they tory and a strong alumnae presence cy, the alumnae partook in a catered Host Valencia Strowder ex- New Hope COO, Linda Joseph. appealing meals.” are not benefiting, and food is being in Jacksonville. brunch in honor of the holiday sea- claimed, “Wow, I received Michelle Ready4Work assists former According to the USDA website, wasted … We will continue to lis- For nine years, the local chapter son and their selected charity. Obama’s new book in the gift inmates with reentry into the local the rule will focus on three aspects ten to schools, and make common- of the National Alumnae Further adding to the organiza- exchange and now have to schedule community by providing job of the regulations initially champi- sense changes as needed, to ensure Association of Spelman College, tion’s spirit of giving, the group some me time to relax and begin the preperation, employment opportu- oned by Michelle Obama in the they can meet the needs of their stu- friends and family members have also adopted two families from the first chapter.” nities and family unification. 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids dents based on their real-world Act. The act reduced school lunch experience in local communities.” calorie maximums, cut sodium and The School Nutrition trans fat, and required more fruits, Association, which speaks for Gun Violence Has Cut 4+ vegetables and whole grains, school nutrition officials, told Reuters reports. National Public Radio that the Years Off The Life Expectancy First, the new rule would allow changes could have positive effects. schools to serve low-fat, flavored Since the Obama regulations took of Black Americans milk — previously only fat-free effect, some 2 million children have Gun violence has shortened the life expectancy of Americans by milk could be flavored — and stopped participating in federal nearly 2.5 years, with shootings driving down the average lifespan of require only half the grains served school lunch program, which black Americans by almost twice as much as that of white Americans, to be whole. Before, it was required serves low-income families. according to a study published this week. that all be whole. In addition, it will The new research out of Boston University School of Medicine, examined federal data on gun deaths between 2000 and 2016. The Duval County Tax Collector’s Office study determined that black Americans have lost 4.14 years of life expectancy due to gun violence, while white Americans lost 2.23 to Accept Concealed Weapon Permits years. Campus Racism Thrives as Black Researchers found stark racial dif- The Duval County Tax Collectors the charge(s) filed against them. ferences in the manner of death, as office will begin accepting con- · For applicants born outside the Students Are Increasingly Targeted well as the ages at which people cealed weapon permits Thursday, United States, or if they are a per- It seems as though reports of Also in November, students at the were killed in shootings. Black December 13th. Florida residents manent legal resident alien; they racist incidents on college campus- HBCU of North Carolina Central Americans died much more fre- will be able to apply for or renew must bring official documentation es occur every week these past two University were outraged when a quently due to homicide, often at concealed weapon licenses at the confirming citizenship status. years. Sadly, that is an accurate white student at the university’s law young ages, with many dying before downtown branch of the Tax Walk-ins are permissible; howev- observation in the Trump era. school posted racist messages on the age of 20. For white Americans, Collector’s office, located at 231 E. er, to save time and reduce the wait, Indeed, college campuses have not Facebook. gun deaths due to suicide were more Forsyth Street. appointments are highly recom- escaped the increase of hate crimes The student, identified as Morgan prevalent, taking place more fre- The Florida Department of mended and can be made by visit- since Trump’s campaign for office. Kendall, used the N-word several quently among older individuals. Agriculture and Consumer Services ing www.duvaltaxcollect.net. One of the latest instances hap- times in social media posts wishing Between 2015 and 2016, a total of granted authorization to the Duval Appointments can be made now for pened at Boston College where a she could take credits for the bomb 27,394 people died in firearm homi- County Tax Collector’s office to service on December 13th and student was arrested last weekend- attempts on high profile Black cides in the U.S., while an addition- take applications, fingerprint appli- beyond. for writing racist graffiti - that politicians. al 44,955 died in suicides, according to a report published by the cants and send the information For further information regard- included the N-word - on furniture, Trump used racist rhetoric and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month. securely to the Department. ing the concealed weapon license walls, blinds, a whiteboard, and a embraced white supremacist lan- Researchers have previously tried to calculate how these sorts of The service will be offered from or to review eligibility require- bathroom mirror in a residence hall. guage during his campaign and his deaths weigh on the overall life expectancy of Americans. A separate 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday thru ments, please visit the Florida Several other recent incidents first year in office. Reported hate study conducted in 2000 using more limited data set concluded that Friday. Customers will need to have Department of Agriculture, captured national media attention. crimes increased 17 percent in shootings reduced the average American lifespan by about 100 days, the following items with them Division of Licensing at In one of them, a student at 2017, according to FBI data with a significant gap between black and white men: Black men lost when they arrive at the Tax www.freshfromflorida.com. Davidson College in North released in November, a much 361.5 days, while white men lost 150.7 days. Collector’s office: For more information on the Carolina came under investigation higher increase than in previous That racial gap remains, but the firearm-related life expectancy loss · A picture ID (A driver license Duval County Tax Collector or to in November after a tweet was years. In the aftermath, the Anti- for all Americans is nine times greater in the new study than in the or state-issued ID). find a branch location, please visit linked to her. The tweet expressed Defamation League’s Center on 2000 study. · A copy of a training document www.duvaltaxcollect.net or call support for the Ku Klux Klan and a Extremism and the Southern More robust federal gun policy is necessary, said study co-author Dr. or other certificate that confirms the 904-630-1916. You can also email blue-eyed master race. An anti- Poverty Law Center cited scores of Bindu Kalesan, though she conceded that routine interpersonal applicant is proficient with firearm. the Tax Collector’s office at taxcol- racism group called the Carolina campus incidents in 2016, during shootings and suicide ― the two forms of gun violence responsible for · If the applicant has ever been [email protected]. Follow them on Workers Collective surfaced the the presidential campaign and after the biggest hit to life expectancy, according to the study ― are also arrested, they should bring certified Twitter @DuvalTaxCollect or tweet and reported it to the col- Election Day, among the most difficult to control with sweeping firearm regulations. copies of the court documentation “Like” them on Facebook at Duval lege’s administrators. reflecting the final disposition of County Tax Collector’s Office. DARRYL R. JACKSON, C.P.A., P.A. 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A Soulful "Noel" & CWM December and family fun! For more info con- the history of Girl Scouting. Special Thursday, December 20th, at TaxSlayer Bowl Noel Freidline Quintet to Remember tact Maxine McBride at Clockwork Tours are also available! For more Breezy Jazz Club, 119 W. Adams Southeastern Conference (SEC) Marketing (904) 280-7960. visit www.claycountygov.com. Street. The one-night-only holiday vs. Atlantic Coast Conference A Soulful "Noel" By Ritz Voices Attend Clara White Missions concert experience will be hosted (ACC) football bowl scheduled for with special Guests Noel Freidline annual “December to Remember” Jagsbys Jazz Brunch B.E.A.M. Fundraiser by radio host Damien Lamar, with a Monday, December 31st at 7:30 Quintet featuring Maria Howell and event helping families in need is Attend the Beaches Emergency jazz trio and all-female line-up of p.m. TIAA Bank Field. For tickets introducing Ritz Voices Children's scheduled for Saturday, December WJCT Studio A, located at 100 Assistance Ministry (B.E.A.M.) jazz vocalists and performers. For and more info visit www.taxslayer- Chorus, December 14th, at 7:30 15th, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Festival Park Avenue presents a December fundraiser and volunteer Sterling tickets and more info visit bowl.com. p.m. at the Ritz theatre and Legends Center on Soutel Drive. “Jagsbys” Jazz Brunch, Joyce birthday celebration sched- www.coopermorgandance.com/tick Museum, 829 N. Davis St. For tick- For more info visit 16th, 10 a.m. till kickoff, enjoy uled for Tuesday, December 18th ets. ets and more info visit www.ritz- www.clarawhitemission.org. jazz, mimosa brunch buffet and Casa Marina New at 6 p.m. at Casa Marina Hotel, 691 jacksonville.com. more! For more details call WJCT at (904) 353-9528. 1st St. N. Jax Beach. Enjoy, music, NTSZ Christmas Party Years Eve Party JCDC Black The Historic Casa Marina Hotel Gene Dot.com’s food and fun! For more info call Attend the Vision Keepers/Baby Arts Market Holiday Train the hotel at (904) 270-0025. University Christmas Party on 13th Anniversary New Years Eve Party will take place Monday, Holiday Gala The Jacksonville Cultural Thursday, December 20th, 6 p.m. Display at MOSH December 31st, 7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Attend Gene Dot.com’s Holiday Development Corporation second Construction Course at the Museum of Science and Enjoy dinner, music and New Gala scheduled for Friday, annual Black Arts Market The 6th Annual Holiday Trains History (MOSH), 1025 Museum There will be a FREE Construc- Year’s Eve countdown fun! December 14th, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. (B.A.M.), Saturday December Display at Museum of Science & Circle Dr. Accepting donations for tion Career courses sponsored byt Location is Casa Marina Hotel, 691 at the Grand Rose Ballroom, 9222 15th, and every Saturday in History (MOSH), 1025 Museum books to give out to the children at he New Town Success Zone! N. 1st St., Jacksonville Beach. For Arlington Expressway. Performing December; Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 Circle is scheduled for Sunday, the Christmas Party. If your organi- at 10 a.m. Registration is required. tickets and more info visit live is artist: The Posh Factory, The p.m. and Sunday’s, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. December 16th - 31st zation is able to make a donation, The holiday train display will fea- Participants will receive training in www.CasaMarinaHotel.com.’’ Martial Saxophonist and R&B in the Union Arts District, 700 E. basic construction math, safety please drop off items to the Health singer Chris Knite. 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Dinner Party “The Business Barter Exchange,” Experience the excitement as the 3535 St. Johns Bluff Rd. For tickets Desert Study Community meeting networking mixer, scheduled for Attend Akia Uwanda’s “Soulful TaxSlayer Gator Bowl treats thou- and more info call (904) 559-5992. is scheduled for Monday, Comedian Carl December 14th, 7 - 10 p.m. at December 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jazz Holiday” dinner party sched- sands of fans to one of the most , 7 - Candid Poetry, 903 Edgewood Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr. Strong in Concert uled for Friday, December 21st exciting games in college football. Avenue West. Enjoy food, karaoke, BFAS African Dancers This initiative will assist with find- Appearing at the Comedy Zone, 11 p.m. at the Lexington Hotel, For tickets and more info visit vendors and wine. For tickets and On Sunday, December 16th at 4 ing potential public funding 3130 Hartley Rd its comedian Carl 1515 Prudential Dr. Enjoy food, www.taxslayerbowl.com. more info call (904) 775-1497. p.m. its “Soweto” at the Beaches resources and strategies for the city Strong, December 19th - 22nd at music, mingling and soulful holiday Fine Art Series, 416 12th Ave N, to increase access. For more info the Comedy Zone. Carl has shared songs! For tickets and more info Spend New Years with Jacksonville Beach. For tickets and call (904) 469-7511. Color Me Kona contact Cantrece Jones at (904) the stage with Gladys Knight, Delfeayo Marsalis Coloring Book Party more info visit www.beachsesfin- 236-4106. Chaka Kahn, Dionne Warwick, and earts.org. Smokey Robinson known for com- FLA JAX Delfeayo Marsalis, American jazz “Color Me Kona,” returns Historic Girl Scout bining his love of comedy and pas- Christmas Ball trombonist and record producer is Saturday, December 15th. 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For tickets visit It’s a trip back to the greatest www.comedyzone.com. disco and soul era when Rainere Martin (Donna Summer) and Jourdan Carroll (Barry White) Rat Back is Back! bring their renowned act back to the The “Rat Pack” stage play is back Alhambra, 12000 Beach Blvd, and will hold court at the Alhambra December 28th - 29th at 7:30 p.m. Theaters, January 3th - 6th at 7 These two tribute artists have per- p.m. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis formed from Las Vegas to the Jr. and Dean Martin come to life in Apollo! For tickets and more info this nostalgia reunion concert. For visit www.alhambrajax.com. tickets and more info visit www.alhambrajax.com. 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Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 December 13 - 19, 2018 Mrs. Perry’s Free Press - Page 9 Almost Deported U.S. Citizen Files Lawsuit Monroe County, FL — Peter Despite all his efforts, Brown Sean Brown, a 50-year old man said the guards ignored him and from Florida, says he was detained talked to him offensively, calling for weeks at the Monroe County him “Mon” in a fake Jamaican Sheriff’s Department and was accent. One of the guards even sang almost deported to Jamaica as per to him the theme song to 1990’s sit- ICE’s orders — despite him actual- com “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” ly being a U.S. citizen born in which has the lines “in West Philadelphia. Last week, he filed a Philadelphia born and raised.” federal lawsuit to seek compensa- Brown had to endure his deten- tion for his ordeal. tion for three weeks until he was In April, Brown reportedly turned transferred to the Krome himself in at the Sheriff’s office in Immigration Detention Center in Monroe County, Florida for violat- Miami via a bus, reportedly without Shown enjoying dinner are (l-r) Stephanie Biggins, Andrea Bryant Smith, Wade Rolle, Esq., Michelle Banks- Perez, Monica Roberts, Angel ing a 2 and a half year probation food, water, and restroom with one Calhoun, Attorney Chris Calhoun, Esq., Diane Givens, Barbara Jones, after testing positive for marijuana. of the passengers forced to defecate Martha Davis, Alonzo Jackson, Charisa Munroe and Brenda Daniels. He was then detained and the sher- inside. iffs told him that he will be deport- Finally, an ICE agent at Krome Peter Sean Brown Black Businesses Collaborate for a ed to Jamaica as requested by the agreed to look at his birth certificate “The sheriff ignored our warn- immigrant in the U.S. He also said Unique Shop and Dine Experience U.S. Immigration and Customs and confirmed his U.S. citizenship. ings and doubled down by signing that local agencies are not under Enforcement. He was hastily released, however, on early to ICE’s latest sham — the ICE’s control, given that immigra- When two businesses come shop for the first portion of the While jailed, Brown, who was hours away from home and without BOA detainer scheme. With this tion detainments are civil and not together to collaborate for a com- evening and then stroll next door to born in Philadelphia and raised in any provided transportation or fare. lawsuit, we reaffirm that, regardless criminal. However, he argued that mon purpose, that partnership a newly opened restaurant by Chef New Jersey, insisted that he had Brown filed a lawsuit against the of ICE’s empty promises, Florida “sometimes it’s to signal support enables each organization to Richard Robinson, the Pink Salt only been to Jamaica once in his Monroe County Sheriff’s sheriffs will continue to be held for the national agenda and Trump’s achieve a common purpose. Restaurant, for a buffet dinner. life on a one-day visit during a hol- Department, according to a state- accountable for doing the agency’s anti-immigration policies.” This past weekend, local bath and Held on the Southside, the sold out iday cruise. He offered to provide ment from the American Civil dirty work,” said Amien Kacou, a The lawsuit also stated that his body store Jones & Rose hosted a event showcased black owned busi- his birth certificate and even had his Liberties Union. The lawsuit staff lawyer with the ACLU of detention caused him depression Sunday evening “Holiday Sip and nesses, local entertainment and fine employer verify his information. In claimed that Brown’s Fourth Florida. and job loss, thus, asking for the Shop” event. The affair showcased dining. Entertainment included addition, the sheriff’s own jail file Amendment rights, which protect Kacou added that Brown was told court to award Brown punitive the organizer’s natural based beau- jazz vocalist Akia Uwanda and a DJ showed that he has a valid Florida people from unreasonable search that the incident was a case of mis- monetary damages and attorney ty products and enabled guests to for dancing. driver’s license and proves that he and seizure by the government, taken identity that allegedly fees. is a U.S. citizen. were violated. involves a Jamaican unauthorized Scholarships Available for HBCU Students to Study Abroad Frederick Douglass Global exposed to something different. 15. When I came to America, I was of 10 students from a HBCU who went to the city of Johannesburg. Fellowship, 10 full scholarships are Although the knowledge I was 14 and technically a high school received the Frederick Douglass Besides its beauty, we witnessed its available to HBCU students. In an acquiring was both intimidating and junior, but I was enrolled as a fresh- Global Fellowship sponsored by the unfortunate poverty. Residents effort to inspire others to partici- scary, I also found it empowering. man. I studied hard academically Council on International wanted us to realize that they do not pate, we will be featuring essays This is my story. but didn’t realize how much I had to Educational Exchange (CIEE). In want money handed to them. They from the students. It was 2001 when my young eyes learn culturally. It was actually a Cape Town. During that time, I had want skills to build infrastructure My name is Chiagoziem first glimpsed America. I had flown blessing for me to have the time to some of the deepest and most pro- and the means to create their own “Sylvester” Agu. I’m 20, a sopho- with my family over 6,000 miles assimilate and spend time with found conversations and experi- wealth, and a better life. more of Albany State University, from my birthplace in Nigeria. I American youth in high school. ences of my life. I am eager to take all the insight, majoring in biology, a member of attended pre-K in the United States, My father, a geography professor Learning about South Africa’s motivation, and knowledge I found the Alpha Phi fraternity, with aspi- but after a year, we flew back home. and journalist, still lives with three history and the intricacies of col- in Cape Town and give it back to rations of pursuing a medical I didn’t return to America until of my six sisters in Nigeria, where it ored identity that pervade the coun- my family, friends, and community. degree in cardiology. A few months 2012 when I arrived in Georgia for is sometimes hard to express your- try allowed me to carefully analyze My experience in Cape Town as a ago, I had an extraordinary experi- high school. self as a journalist. My mother has and process how similar South Frederick Douglas Global Fellow ence studying abroad in South Before enrolling in high school, been unable to work since 2005 Africa is to the United States. was like getting a new pair of glass- Chiagoziem “Sylvester” Agu Africa as a Frederick Douglas my knowledge of America came when she suffered an aneurysm. Although the terms that classify dif- es – I felt like I was suddenly able By Chiagoziem “Sylvester” Agu Global Fellow. I spent four weeks from sitcoms and talk shows like She now lives in Texas with one of ferent racial subgroups are different to see more clearly. Studying Albany State University in Cape Town on a full scholarship, Maury and Jerry Springer, which I my sisters, who is a nurse. and the history of colonization abroad, every single day, I got a Of the more than 330,000 U.S. studying political blackness, Black later learned spread stereotypes and My study abroad experience was might be different, the struggle new pair of glasses. students studying abroad, only 6.1 consciousness and the complexities false narratives. In Nigeria, I was one of the best decisions I have remains the same. For more information on the percent are African American and of colored identity. Every day, I was on track to graduate high school at made as a college student. I was one One day during the program, we scholarship, vissit www.ciee.org. 10 percent are Latino. Thanks to the December 13 - 19, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 10

by Nigel Roberts Democrats had appeared New CBC Chair: Impeaching Trump ready to pounce on President Donald Trump after the latest evidence ‘Is Not Going to Be Top on Our Agenda’ from Special Counsel important than us going after ates and Kremlin representatives to Republicans when they tried to Robert Mueller‘s probe suggested impeachment now.” seeking to help the Republican remove President Bill Clinton in the president’s hands were filthy Bass’ comments came ahead of nominee secure victory. the late 1990s. from Russian dirt. And with House an Associated Press report that “There’s a very real prospect “I think impeachment might be Democrats in January taking con- Democrats were toning down their that on the day Donald Trump something we are forced to do as trol of committees directly aggressive rhetoric about impeach- leaves office, the Justice evidence comes out, but it doesn’t involved with investigating the ing Trump. At least immediately. Department may indict him, that make sense for us to go there first president, some incoming commit- Last week, Mueller’s office he may be the first president in when there’s no way it would be tee chairs have talked about the released findings from its investi- quite some time to face the real successful now,” Bass said. possibility of impeachment. gation of Trump’s former lawyer prospect of jail time,” said One of Bass’ top priority as CBC But going after Trump in 2019 Michael Cohen, including damn- California Rep. Adam Schiff, chair was protecting voting rights was not a priority of the ing that Trump was “at the center who’s expected to chair the House for African-Americans, pointing to Nyma Tang, Jackie Aina and Monica Veloz Congressional Black Caucus of a massive fraud,” New York intelligence committee in January. the gubernatorial election that was (CBC), according to the newly Rep. Jerry Nadler, the incoming Still, many Democrats were cau- stolen from Stacey Abrams in elected chair Rep. Karen Bass. chairman of the House Judiciary tious. For one thing, while they Georgia and the ongoing voter They Couldn't Find Beauty “Impeachment is not going to be Committee, recently told the AP. will control the House, Democrats fraud scandal in North Carolina. top on our agenda,” the California Cohen admitted to overseeing will need Republicans’ support in “We have so much to do, given Tutorials for Dark Skin congresswoman said during a brief illegal hush money payment to the Senate to remove Trump. That the last two years of this adminis- phone conversation. “It doesn’t women who allegedly had sexual could be a long way off given how tration,” she said. “There has been So They Made Their Own mean it’s not going to happen. But affairs with Trump in violation of partisan members of Congress no accountability, where we see at this point in time, we really campaign laws. Mueller’s filing have been under Trump. There was him systematically go after gains By Sandra E. Garcia “I think everyone looks for some- think that some of the things our also revealed previously unreport- also concern about a political our community achieved decades New York Times one that looks like them,” Ms. Tang community needs are way more ed contacts between Trump associ- backlash similar to what happened ago.” Women are not born knowing said. “I was definitely looking for how to do a flawless cat eye or a that, especially on YouTube, and it shadowy, smoky eye, so they often was hard to find tutorials on prod- turn to makeup tutorials on ucts for women with deeper skin.” This 31-Year Old Man Dates Older Women — YouTube. A search for “smoky eye” The beauty bloggers provide pulls up endless videos showing darker-skinned women with some- how to perfectly blend eye shadows thing they may not have a tutorial Mostly Grandmothers Who Are 80 and 90 Years Old! to achieve the look. for: the confidence to wear bold Kyle Jones, a 31-year old man his intentions, but Kyle claimed he Simple. colors, to stand up to haters, and, from Pittsburgh, seems to be just was not after any money. Marjorie But what if you had dark skin and more important, to choose how they like most men his age. But he actu- agreed and said she doesn’t have most of the videos showed lighter- present themselves. ally has a very unusual taste for the riches or whatsoever anyways. skinned women applying hues that They try different makeup brands women he dates. He prefers to date “I have encountered people who would make you look as if you had to show that they do work on dark women that are much, much older are critical of what I do. The most a black eye? What if you couldn’t skin or, of course, that they don’t. than him. For example, he once common is that I’m a vulture, I’m relate to these women, because you They teach women not to be afraid dated a 91-year old woman, after money or inheritance. I hear couldn’t see yourself in them? of color, like red lipstick, bright Marjorie McCool, who was 60 that all the time. It’s not true. I do The answer to that is also simple: yellow eye shadow or holographic years older than him! this because I like it,” said Kyle. You make your own YouTube chan- highlights. Back in 2014, the couple was fea- Apart from Marjorie, Kyle dated nel. Their videos and social media tured on a documentary series up to five other older women at the That is what Jackie Aina, 31, posts are finding an audience of called Extreme Love where they same time. But Marjorie seemed to Monica Veloz, 26, and Nyma Tang, Black women who are ready to talked extensively about their five- be fine with it. She said, “In the 27, did. The three women collec- spend money on beauty products, year relationship. Kyle Jones and Marjorie McCool beginning I got jealous of his other tively have nearly four million studies show, but have few choices Kyle admitted that it was not his was into older women, I was like 12 her six children, agreed to go on a women but he keeps coming back YouTube subscribers, with Ms. to pick from. first time dating women that are or 13. The thing is, it’s funny how date with Kyle. to me and tells me I’m the best. The Aina alone having over two mil- “Most beauty launches never two to three times his age. While it they are so conscious about what I “When I first met Kyle, I was physical side of our relationship is lion. worked for me,” Ms. Tang said. appears to be unusual to many, he am into. I like line, I like neck fea- thrilled. It’s flattering to have a wonderful. I amaze myself, he The women, all self-taught, turn “A lot of times they don’t want to claimed he is just like other men tures. I like platinum hair,” he said. younger guy chase you and he was amazes me. There’s nothing better.” on their cameras at home, and show take the time to make the product,” who prefer plus sized women or The couple first met at a book- nice. Sometimes I feel like he’s Sadly, Marjorie died back in us how to put on foundation, apply Ms. Veloz said, adding that beauty people of certain identities. store where Marjorie was working another son… until we hop in bed, February 2016. But Kyle reported lashes and highlight our cheek- companies often treat women with “Everyone is wired their own in 2009. Marjorie, who has been then I feel different,” said Marjorie. continues to date older women – bones, step by step. They teach us darker skin as “an afterthought.” way. I am wired towards older single for 37 years after separating It wasn’t surprising for them that women that are up to 50 years old what tools to use and which hair To view the original story, visit women. The first time I realized I with her husband and the father of a lot of people were suspicious of or more older than him. products work. https://www.nytimes.com.

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These wanted to work with the Queens, are just two of the upcoming proj- New York rapper because of his ects that helped secure 50 his $150 marketing skills and his reputation million development deal with the for being a staunch businessman. 50 network. revealed that he was attracted to “The investment we made along- Starz because he knew the network side of Curtis is because it’s of a would allow him to show the true producer and actor 50 Cent and Omari creative force, a creative business- grittiness of street life, something Hardwick are the stars of the hit drama Power man and we’re going to get a lot out he’ll continue to explore with the “The prequel is my spin-off, Power character. “It gives a chance of this business that we created upcoming prequel to the hit focused because I get to come back. I’m to show the world where all of these together,” said Albrecht. “Because Shown enjoying the festivities were Bestina Lang and James Paul on his currently deceased character, dead,” said Fifty, referring to his characters grew, so you can see the there’s obviously a lot of consumers Cotton Club Themed Gala Celebrates Kanan. attracted to that brand. ” Harlem Nights Style and Ambiance Will New Pro Football League Allow Players to Kneel? How do you spice up a holiday party? Create a theme that excites guests and adds a little additional flare to the season. Last week, a local organi- By Nigel Roberts players, are starting the league. The on a field, but because he zation used the movie “Harlem Nights” to inspire and entertain attendees A new professional football owners include Terrell Owens, could take that platform at their holiday party. league spearheaded by former Simeon Rice and Mike Alstott, and have a voice. And so, Taking a page out of the classic film’s script that featured legends of black Black players was announced, amid ESPN reported. when I got to the NFL, comedy, the Vintage Fridays Holiday Gala was held at the XO Lounge on turmoil in the NFL over its athletes In describing the mission of the expecting that to be the the Southside. Hundreds of guest arrived dressed in their best Harlem protesting racism by kneeling dur- league, Williams hinted that it case, anytime a big social Nights apparel. The inaugural gala offered guests the opportunity to trans- ing the national anthem. would permit players to protest. issue came up, we were port themselves into the selected theme’s nostalgic portal. Former NFL running back Ricky “We’re trying to develop young told, ‘Be quiet. … It’s a dis- Vintage provides a mature party environment for individuals 30-plus to Williams broke the news about the men. You can’t take away their traction.’ And so, really, mingle, fellowship and meet new and old friends. The event included a best Freedom Football League on voice and expect them to develop. [we’re] changing the con- Owners and Ricky Williams and Terrell Owens ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” … When I grew up watching foot- versation,” he said. dressed contest and a raffle. DJ Q45 and local band, Groove Coalition, pro- “… In thinking about creating this Approximately 100 “stakehold- ball, I really wanted to be like Jim Former NFL quarterback Colin vided the sound and backdrop for a night. XO Lounge is owned by retired league, I wanted to create a league ers,” including 50 former NFL Brown, not because of what he did Kaepernick was the first to take a NFL player Laveranues Coles, and is open several nights a week. that I could have stayed in and been knee during the national anthem in comfortable and really thrived. The 2016 to protest racism in the crimi- NFL started a long time ago, and nal justice system. He started a since then a lot of things have movement at the expense of his Black Nominees for the Golden Globes changed. And we want to create a professional football career. The Golden Globe nominees 1. Best Motion Picture – Performance by an Actress in a Picture league that’s ready for that change In response to the backlash from were recently announced and Drama: ‘Black Panther’, Supporting Role in a Series, 8. John David Washington for and invite some more of it.” many fans, the NFL announced in there is a lot of diversity in the ‘BlacKkKlansman’, ‘If Beale Limited Series or Motion Picture Best Actor in a Motion Picture The new league is slated to have May 2018 a ban on players kneel- nominees. Films like Spike Lee‘s Street Could Talk’, and ‘Green Made for Television. for ‘BlacKkKlansman’ 10 teams that would play in the ing during the national anthem, but “BlacKkKlansman,” “Green Book.’ 9. Billy Porter for ‘Pose’ for spring and summer. It wants to later suspended enforcement of new Book,” “If Beale Street Could 2. Mahershala Ali for Best 5. Donald Glover in ‘Atlanta’ Best Performance by an Actor in attract high-quality players from rules. Talk” and “Black Panther” — the Supporting Actor for ‘Green For Best Actor in a TV Series, a Television Series – Drama. college, high school and interna- It’s not clear how the Freedom first comic book movie nominat- Book.’ Comedy ‘Pose’ was also nominated for tional leagues—as well as NFL Football League will manage that ed for Best Picture — racked up 3. Regina King for ‘Seven 6. Spike Lee for Best Director Best Television Series, Drama. defectors. issue. But Williams offered a clue. nominations. Seconds’ and ‘If Beale Street for ‘BlacKkKlansman’ 10. Stephan James for Best Funding for the Freedom League “The purpose of this league … is The 76th Golden Globe Could Talk.’ 7. Kendirck Lamar and SZA Performance by an Actor in a would come from private and pub- about community and the develop- Awards airs on Jan. 6. 4. Thandie Newton for for “All the Stars,” Black Panther Television Series, Drama In lic sources, which enables fans to ment of players,” Williams stated. The Black nominees below. ‘Westworld’ for Best for Best Original Song – Motion ‘Homecoming.’ become part owners. Get your Free Press on the go! Seach for us on Facebook at The Jacksonville Free Press or visit us on the web at www.jacksonvilleFreePress.com

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The Democratic National Committee's finance gathering Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee and Tallahassee Mayor includes major donors from the Andrew Gillum concedes the race to U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis at his Shown at the premier is producer Chad Hendricks, Jared Rush, David Robinson (Movie Score 2018 midterms and former donors midterm election night rally in Tallahassee, Florida, on Nov. 6, 2018. Producer), Derrick Allen (Ego Puppet) and Trump Wilson (Director of Photography) that party leaders hope will re- Rep.-elect Lucy McBath, who Obama was in the White House. Local Producer Continues Making Movies Igniting emerge as key financial supporters. flipped a GOP-held seat in the Since the start of the 2018 cycle, The DNC is trying to close its con- Atlanta suburbs; Massachusetts the DNC has reported $126.3 mil- Jax Movie Scene Plans for Theatrical Release siderable fundraising deficit with Rep.-elect Ayanna Pressley, a liber- lion in individual contributions. the Republican National al favorite who scored a primary That's more than the $95.9 million By Lynn Jones therapy. His career also boasts an Internet Committee at the same time that an upset over Rep. Mike Capuano; and collected during the 2016 presiden- Writer, filmmaker and actor Chad At least one hundred of Movie Database (IMBD) page list- unusually large group of potential New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who tial cycle — when Hillary Clinton's Hendricks held a red carpet movie Hendricks’s family, friends and ing his time in Los Angeles as an presidential candidates competes will lead the Democratic Governors presidential campaign was the driv- premier event last Sunday for his mentors showed up to review the extra on award winning films such for the limited resources among top Association in 2020. ing financial force on the left — but new independent movie entitled: new project at Cuba Libra event as the Cohen’s Brother’s movie, donors on the left. DNC Chairman Tom Perez less than the $155.5 million the “Me & Mrs. Jones.” The story center on Beach Blvd. To date, “O, Brother, Where Art thou?’ fea- Besides Gillum, the event also opened the session by calling the DNC raised for the 2014 midterms. depicts a young man in search of a Hendricks is the creator of nine fea- turing actor George Clooney. features rising party stars who have recent midterm elections "historic," As of the end of November, Perez love that was his for only a ture films in the last 18 years. His Chad cried when introducing the won key races for Democrats. The as Democrats regained control of had whittled party debt down to less moment. third film, "Insane in the Brain", a film and was at peace with his fam- agenda includes Nevada Sen.-elect the House while flipping seven than $3 million, with a cash balance Hendricks plays Jack, a man in 70's comedy inspired by his love for ily and his success. Jacky Rosen, who ousted governor's seats, securing a majori- of $10.4 million, the same as when love with a married woman named Rudy Ray Moore movies. Republican Dean Heller; Georgia ty of state attorneys general and he was elected chairman. Diane (an ode to the song Jack and gaining more than 300 state legisla- Perhaps a more jarring compari- Diane by John Cougar tive seats. Still, Perez cautioned son: The RNC collected $226.1 Mellencamp). The film’s central A Tale of Two MLK Breakfasts donors that Democrats must build million from individuals during the theme deals with a main character Continued from front of Jacksonville took control of diverse communities, the mayor out party infrastructure ahead of the 2018 cycle. The debt-free GOP who is in search of a love that can next election cycle. boasted a $27 million balance. never be his. Diane moves from to step up and be the drum majors determining all details and planning commissioned a Host Committee to to serve as a poignant symbol for associated with the celebration, for help plan the event. Both Mr. Party finances have been a source To some degree, the DNC short- Florida to Arizona and after five of consternation for Perez since he falls are a function of how the two years, Jack still dreams of Diane’s equality and equity in our society.” many, this has been and continues Rumlin and Pastor Wilcox have So in turn, the coalition of civil to be a divisive and contentious been invited to participate.” won the chairmanship in February parties have evolved. Republicans touch, her love and ambition to 2017, when the party had debts of centralize more of their efforts at blindly create a future together. rights groups plans to hold an MLK community relations issue.” With the conflict between the breakfast at the same time and date A recent statement released by civil rights groups and Mayor’s more than $4 million and a cash party headquarters, while Along the way, the film depicts balance of $10.5 million, compared Democrats are more splintered. Jack wrestling with personal of the City’s annual event. With the Mayor’s Office says, “The Office growing, the citizens of both events scheduled for the same mayor greatly values and supports Jacksonville will have to determine with a Republican Party balance Democrats' House campaign com- demons such as his relationship sheet with no debt and $25.3 mil- mittee, for example, far outraised with his stepfather and his paranoia day and time, many past attendees this annual observance, which which breakfast to support. The may find themselves torn over reflects and celebrates the spirit of NAACP’s breakfast will be held at lion on hand. its GOP counterpart during the regarding his mother believing that Perez dismissed his first finance midterm campaign, and individual she deceived in the past. In real life, which commemorative breakfast to his administration - One City. One the Lexington Hotel while the city’s actually attend. Jacksonville. In an effort to build on breakfast will be held at the Prime director months into the job, even Democratic campaigns for House Hendricks has wrestled with similar as aides noted that the fundraising and Senate consistently outraised issues and eventfully filmmaking According to the civil rights these efforts and promote greater Osborne. Both events will be held groups, “In recent years, as the City inclusiveness and representation of on January 18, 2019 at 7:30 am. haul outpaced previous non-elec- Republican incumbents and chal- became a means of expression and tion years, including when Barack lengers.

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