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Senate Passes Measure to Help Volume 32 No. 13 Jacksonville, Florida February 21 - March 6, 2019 HBCUs Become Stronger The U.S. Senate has approved a pair of bills that will help historical- ly Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act, or HBCU PARTNERS Act, would give Historically Black institutions of higher learning more access to grants and programs from federal agencies. The agencies would be required to share their plans with Congress and track the HBCUs’ progress. The HBCU Preservation Program would also be reauthorized, per reports. That program provided funding for grants that would help restore historic buildings on campuses. According to David K. Sheppard, a senior vice president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, HBCUs receive 1 percent of their revenues from federal contracts, grants or appropriations on average, while public universities receive 43 percent. Lakeland Youth Arrested After NEVER Refusing to Stand for the Pledge Living Legends Honored for Contributions An 11-year-old boy Lakeland, Florida sixth grader was arrested fol- FORGET lowing a confrontation at school over his refusal to stand for the Pledge by Lynn Jones Soutel Drive for a “Living Legends of Allegiance, which he reportedly called racist against Black people. Historically, Jacksonville of Civil Rights,” occasion, a night The youth was charged with disrupting a school function and resisting has been a city of African American to honor individuals that are still arrest without violence after allegedly threatening his substitute teacher trailblazers. From James Weldon standing tall for the fight for justice. at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy in Lakeland following an argument. Johnson, who famously wrote the NCOJ President, Ben Frazier “The student became disruptive and the teacher contacted school admin- Negro national anthem with his moderated the event and highlight- istrators for assistance,” said Kyle Kennedy, a spokesman for Polk brother to A. Phillip Randolph, the ed the areas in which honorees County Public Schools. national labor and Civil Rights made significant achievements Kennedy added that students are not required to stand for the pledge, leader. including the fight for equal oppor- which he said the teacher apparently did not know. She will no longer Then there more local giants like tunity in employment, housing, and be employed at any of Polk County’s schools, he said. Mary Singleton, the first black education. Other areas of recogni- Lakeland police said in a press release that the boy was reportedly woman elected to the Jacksonville tion included the right to vote, the asked more than 20 times to leave the classroom. When he finally was City Council; Willye Dennis, librar- right of equal access to public facil- escorted to the office, he made threats, police said. ian, civil rights activist and Florida ities, and the right to be free of The confrontation started when the sixth-grader called the American state legislator; Rutledge Pearson, racial discrimination. flag racist and the national anthem offensive to Black people, according baseball player, educator, civil Rodney Hurst, author of the to local station Bay News 9. The teacher asked him: “Why if it was so rights leader and human rights book, It Was Never About a Hot bad here he did not go to another place to live.” activist. Dog and a Coke, gave a rousing All of the aforementioned speech to the crowd on the true He replied: “They brought me here.” The evenings honorees included: Honorees shown SEATED (L-R): She then suggested that he “can always go back.” Jacksonville natives led African meaning of African American histo- Americans through Duval County Rometa Porter, Dorothy Pittman Hughes, Sandra Thompson, Lloyd ry and the fact that black history is He was taken to a juvenile detention center and suspended for three Pearson and Sollie Mitchell. STANDING (L-R): Rodney Lawrence days, Bay News 9 reported. consolidation to the Civil Rights still devoid of the truth. “To each movement to desegregation of pub- Hurst, Sr., Reverend Levy Wilcox, Malachi Beyah, Alton Yates and and every one of these warriors we lic schools. Edward Exom. A. Barlow photo and all the generations that follow, Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Scenes This week, the Northside held an event to honor local living ship and sacrifice. The organiza- we owe an eternal debt of grati- Reduced After Attack Controversy Coalition of Jacksonville (NCOJ) legends for their activism, leader- tion packed the Legends Center on tude,” said Frazier. Jussie Smollett is currently engulfed in controversy surrounding the alleged attack on the actor that many now believe was a hoax orches- Philanthropists Challenge Commmunity to Match trated by himself. New reports now indicate the Empire star’s role on the show has been drastically cut in the wake of those accusations. TMZ reports character Jamal Lyon was set to appear in nine scenes and Grant for Non Profit Aiding Grassroots Nonprofit a big musical number in the second to the last episode of Season Five, which is currently being shot. Five of the scenes and his performance grams including its grief counseling help theses mothers, these families. have reportedly been cut. As for the remaining four scenes, he will no services and crime prevention It is my purpose,” she added. longer be the main focus. efforts that specifically target at- There is no cap on individual or The actor and musician’s shooting schedule has reportedly been risk youth. corporate donations and all dollars reduced from five to two days a week, and he’ll also be skipping “As a mother whose son was will be matched 2:1. For more rehearsals with the cast. murdered, I know the pain all too information on your tax deductible Brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo were arrested in connec- well. I know the darkness. I have to donation, visit www.fosci.org. tion to the alleged attack but have since been released. Law enforcement sources have told CNN police now believe Smollett paid the brothers to Western Gala Brings the West to orchestrate an assault. Smollett denies playing a role in his attack, according to a statement the South for a Party with a Purpose from his attorneys. “As a victim of a hate crime who has cooperated with the police inves- tigation, Jussie Smollett is angered and devastated by recent reports that the perpetrators are individuals he is familiar with,” the statement read. Burberry Apologizes for Debuting Hoodie With Noose Around Neck British fashion brand Burberry apologized after debuting a hoodie with a noose around the neck during its London Fashion Week show. The fashion house said it removed the clothing item from its collection after one of its models blasted the brand on Instagram. Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti told CNN in a statement, “We are deeply sorry for the distress caused by one of the products that featured Shown is Beverly McClain and Michael Ward holding a $5K check recently in our A/W 2019 runway collection.” He went on to say, “Though he donated by benefactor Steve Halverson of Haskell Construction. design was inspired by the marine theme that ran throughout the collec- Death always leaves a void in a Weaver, have offered a challenge tion, it was insensitive and we made a mistake.” family, but the death of a child to grant to Families of Slain Children, Model Liz Kennedy, who wore the hoodie on the runway, said she unnecessary violence is often times Inc. (FOSCI) founded by Beverly objected to the noose being placed around the neck, but her concerns so tragic that families never recov- McClain. weren’t taken seriously. er. A local nonprofit organization A few months ago, Ward saved The Jacksonville (FL) Chapter of Links, Incorporated held their “Suicide is not fashion,” she wrote on Instagram. “It is beyond me how was formed just for that purpose – the organization from closing its signature fundraising event last weekend to a sold out crowd at the you could let a look resembling a noose hanging from a neck out on the helping families deal with the doors by purchasing the former Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Guests donned their favorite western gear runway. I had asked to speak to someone about it but the only thing I killing of their young loved ones. DUCOTE Credit Union and gifting in festive celebration of a party with a purpose benefitting the local was told to do was to write a letter.” This support organization recent- it to the group so that its mission community. The casual event included a silent auction, soul food Kennedy claimed that staff joked about the noose ly got a financial boost from two could continue. The challenge: buffet, DJ and gaming tables amidst western themed decorations. prior to the show, while it was hanging from a ceil- Jacksonville philanthropists. Ward and Weaver will each match Shown above enjoying the celebration is Marguerite Warren, Brenda ing, writes CNN. Adding that there’s a “horrifying Former CEO of CSX, Michael every dollar donated to FOSCI up Bass, Robert Davis, hostess Marretta Latimer, Sylvia Perry and history of lynching.” Ward and former owner of the to $30k. The new location enables Jacksonville Jaguars, Delores Barr McClain to expand community pro- Rahman Johnson. For more photo highlights of the event see page 10. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 21- March 6, 2019 AROUNDAROUND TOWNTOWN

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Location Thursday, February 28th, 6 - 9 public exhibition entitled “Lift Up Lagoon series; both will be speak- Saturday, February 23rd at 6:30 Auditorium, 516 S 10th St, is Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 Lived Experiences and Stories That p.m. at the Times Moran Theatre, p.m. Make your voice heard as we ing and signing books. For more Fernandina Beach. For more info Coastline Drive E. For tickets visit talk about what barriers stop people Demand Representation,” for the 300 Water St. For tickets and more info visit www.jaxpubliclibrary.org. contact Kim Deppe (904) 524- www.myjaxchamber.com. from finding success in work and Set the Table Art Exhibition, info visit www.ticketmaster.com. 0170. school, and what we can do to solve February 15th – April 13th, 6-9 AARP Family HIV Testing these problems. Location is p.m. (Re)Set the Table engages JSO Star Wars Concert NDIA Innovation Regency Mall inside the Arlington artist to be persistent, creative, ded- Caregiving Forum The University of North Florida Jacksonville Symphony: Star Market Pantry 9501 Arlington icated, and tenacious. For more info Caring for a friend, family mem- Symposium LGBQT Center free rapid HIV test- Wars: A New Hope will be in con- ing provided by JASMYN will be Expy. To register visit: climbarling- call (904) 704-5216. ber or loved one? 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NASCAR Diversity Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Called Slow but Growing Unconstitutional, ‘Egregious Abuse of Power’ by H.T. Edney Clyburn joins a chorus of voices filed a federal lawsuit to block A walk through the crowd of more than 100,000 U. S. House Majority Whip expressing outrage about Trump’s Trump’s plan for a border wall. fans at the Daytons speedway may yield few black James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), the action which could draw $5.7 bil- Like Clyburn, the complaint filed in fans. Maybe there are more but they are most cer- highest ranking African-American lion of tax payer dollars for a wall a U. S. District Court in California, tainly hard to find. in the U. S. Congress, has assailed that more than 58 percent of argues that Trump’s declaration of a NASCAR, in its search for new markets, wants to President Donald Trump’s immi- Americans say they do not want, national emergency was unconstitu- change that. Black fans buy the same products as gration national emergency as an according to a recent PRRI survey. tional. white fans, and their money is the same shade of “egregious abuse of power” and “This declaration has more to do The lawsuit is being brought by green. calls on his fellow congressional with the President’s bruised ego states with Democratic governors, Tiger Woods changed the complexion of golf members to challenge his actions. than actually doing what is best for except Maryland’s Larry Hogan, a crowds, just as the Williams sisters did with tennis “The President’s declaration of a America. The author of ‘The Art of Republican who has challenged fans. NASCAR is missing a similar black star, with Shown are Jacksonville fans (L-R) Katreena Patrick, manufactured national emergency The Deal’ couldn’t make a deal to Trump on several major issues. only one black driver, Bubba Wallace, who placed in order to erect an ineffective, build a wall. This is a fake solution Trump is clear that he is declaring 38th out of 40 in the recent Daytona 500. Koskei Patrick, Allie Jones, Sandra Wooten, Eric Wooten and Eric Wooten, III. Barlow photo wasteful, and medieval wall sets a to a fake crisis and we must stand the national emergency because There is one black car owner, Sam Belnavis, and dangerous precedent,” Clyburn said firm in keeping the nation focused Congress refused to provide enough more blacks working in the garages. NASCAR has when there are more black drivers, when there's in a statement. “All of us who have on the real issues impacting money for a border wall that he greatly expanded its diversity programs, and Wallace someone who is really successful like Tiger Woods. taken an oath to the Constitution Americans,” says Congressional promised as a presidential candi- and others occasionally speak at Black colleges to That's when it will take off." must challenge this egregious abuse Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D- date and also promised that Mexico tout the opportunities available to minorities. The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile-long race that is of power and uphold the checks and Calif.). would pay for it. But, then Mexico "Basically, it's a white sport," said fan Eric Wooten, regarded as the most important and prestigious race balances that are the foundation of The Washington Post has report- President Enrique Pena Nieto "but it doesn't have to be that way. It will be different on the NASCAR calendar, carrying the largest purse. our republic.” ed that a coalition of 16 states have refused to pay for the wall, saying “Mexico doesn’t believe in walls.” Trump was then stuck with the Coaches and Officials Group Celebrate Duval’s Athletic Icons unkept campaign promise and now appears desperate for a way to The African American Coaches make good. and Games Officials Association The 16 states suing Trump are (AACGOAA) was established to California, New York, Colorado, ensure the perseverance of Black Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, athletes and the cultural achieve- Illinois, Maine, Maryland, ment of African Americans in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Duval County. The idea for the New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon organization was the brainchild of and Virginia. local coaches Earl Kitchings, Dr. In the announcement of his intent Jimmie Johnson, Dr. Alvin White to declare the emergency, Trump and others. claimed he is protection the nation Recently, AACGOAA held its 9th from caravans of people that he annual awards banquet to honor the says are bringing drugs and crime many contributions of key local into the U. S. through the Southern leaders that have had a profound border, a claim that experts have impact on students throughout the refuted as false. Duval County School District. Over “So, we're going to be signing 200 family and friends attended the today, and registering, national event at the Legends Center. Guests emergency. And it's a great thing to enjoyed dinner and reminisced on do because we have an invasion of their sports programs and success drugs, invasion of gangs, invasion throughout the years. of people, and it's unacceptable,” This year’s dinner included a Trump said in his Rose Garden memorial service, welcome and announcement, calling the emer- occasion from coaches James Day gency a “National Security and and Carl Hughes. Coaches James Shown are honorees: Athletes Category: Albert Chester, Sr., Nathanial Glover, Joy Hair, James Collins, Nathan Graddick, Wesley hair, Calvin Humanitarian Crisis”. Hall and Nathanial Washington pre- Holland and Herbert Nixon; Coaches Category: Glenn Davis, Booker Hill, Edward Robinson, Sr., Walter Fulton, Shawn Jefferson, Larry As Trump continues to dig in his sented the awards to honorees. Roziers and Recreation Category: Daryl Joseph. heals, predicting an eventual win in According to Coach William the U. S. Supreme Court, civil African American Athletic director, group who gave much of their time dents.” The organization meets each month to eat breakfast and Hines, AACGOAA past president rights leaders are fighting their war “The coaches were a tightly knit and talent to mentoring their stu- informally on the second Friday of enjoy fellowship. and Ribault Middle School’s first in the court of public opinion.

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City Chronicles: Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood NFL Settles with Kaepernick, But is that a Win? As one of comment.” people are getting mistreated and senseless- So why not use your fame and high the air during the national anthem it my pastor A confidentiality agreement means that, ly murdered by the police. regard to address issues that help people? absolutely doesn’t mean that I don’t respect friends likes for all the debate and discussion the case Colin Kaepernick was essentially a Whether you are an animal lover and want the flag or our military. It means that to say, “Let generated, it ended with a silence that left Black man that was punished for his social to protect greyhounds from being abused or America has often times been hypocritical me just cut across the field” on this recent hanging whether the league admitted there consciousness by NFL owners, and that’s you believe that funding inner city charter when it comes to Black people. Remember Colin Kaepernick versus the NFL legal set- was any collusion and whether Mr. just wrong. schools will make a difference – wealthy “We hold these truths to be self evident that tlement. I am not quite sure how I really Kaepernick would ever play another down. That social conscience has always been athletes should give back in some form or all men are created equal?” Well us Black feel about the matter. Remember how this all started – apart of sports – from Muhammad Ali to fashion. folk are still fighting for “consistent” equal- Clearly, it’s a victory for Kaepernick Kaepernick is an African American quarter- Jim Brown, black professional athletes And athletes shouldn’t be punished for ity in 2019. because the last thing the NFL wanted to do back that started taking a knee during the have used their celebrity and influence to fighting to raise awareness to the injustices As the great Angela Davis once said, is go to trial and have their dirty laundry national anthem before games in protest to address critical issues affecting their race. faced by African Americans. Some will say “The struggle is much more difficult now aired to the public. But was it really a vic- the brutal treatment of Blacks in America Kaepernick’s protest was an effort to use it’s disrespectful to the flag and those in the because racism is more entrenched and tory? Has justice actually been served? by the police. his position and voice as a NFL player to military fighting for this country. That’s complicated.” So technically, Kaepernick withdrew his While many blacks and other minorities somehow influence change for the people nonsense. Signing off from protest free TIAA Bank collusion case, which means that the NFL applauded the quarterback, his actions who are suffering, and don’t have the same If I decide to take a knee or raise a fist in Field, Reggie Fullwood “technically” did not admit that it conspired upset many Americans – especially some resources nor exposure that the star quarter- to blackball him from the league after he white people. What I find interesting is that back has. began taking a knee during the national some of the same people that support the But here’s what is so great about anthem to protest racial injustice. But in U.S. Constitution have an issue with Kaepernick taking his stand – he did not reality, the NFL really lost big. Evidently, Kaepernick’s expression of free speech. only talk about mistreatment, he also put Kaepernick’s legal team had compiled The protests drew the ire of fans and of his money where his mouth is. He commit- enough legitimate information for the President Donald Trump, who claimed ted to donating a million dollars of his league to seek a settlement. The NFL’s players were being disrespectful to the salary during his last season towards help- legal team and leadership had to feel that American flag and members of the military. ing non profits and community groups deal they were exposed and they were afraid of After the national anthem kneeling with the challenges facing minorities. potentially losing the case. protests began, the NFL implemented a rule So why be socially active when you are While the terms of the settlement were that for almost a year banned the act. But rich and may not face the same type of Why Racism Will Never End not disclosed, it is clear that Kap bested the that rule was later revoked. treatment that others do? Well the answer billionaire’s boys club – a.k.a. the NFL and How did we know that Kap was being is simple, and Dr. Martin Luther King said It is understandable that people in power will never concede or promote compas- its owners. “blackballed?” Well, there were probably a it best – “Injustice anywhere is a treat to sion for those who suffer from their gains. It is more believable that the systemati- But when is a win not a win? We may dozen NFL teams that desperately needed a justice everywhere.” cally oppressed choose to understand the oppressor for who they are, and build never know if and to what extent owners decent to good quarterback and none of "I am not going to stand up to show pride their own empire accordingly. actually colluded to keep Kaepernick from those teams even took a serious look at a in a flag for a country that oppresses black By Charles Griggs playing again. Without this issue going to guy who was once an A list starter. Two people and people of color," Kaepernick “For a long time after the Civil War, the nation really did not want to be reminded trial, could it happen again to some other years ago the Miami Dolphins even had the said after his first protest. of either the war or the institution that lay at its root—slavery. A country that saw player that is simply taking a stand for nerve to recruit and sign a retired quarter- He added, "To me, this is bigger than itself as uniquely invested in human freedom had a hard time coming to terms with social justice and equality? The league and back who was average at best before his football and it would be selfish on my part the centuries’ long history of enslaving so many of its people.” – Sven Beckert, the players’ lawyers said that “the parties retirement. to look the other way. There are bodies in Slavery’s Capitalism: A New History of American Economic Development have decided to resolve the pending griev- It is asinine to refuse to give a person a the street and people getting paid leave and Through both personal and professional affiliations, I have been privileged to expe- ances” and that “there will be no further job because of their viewpoint that black getting away with murder." rience the culture of various communities throughout America. I’ve even had the opportunity to sample a few international settings that provided an even broader per- spective on cultures and societal norms. These experiences have often left me excit- ed about the future and the possibilities of people accepting community diversity and Trump Keeps Government Open social harmony. But then the reality of the critical challenges facing our community sinks in. This view is not an attempt to paint doom and gloom over our communities.. My desire is to draw others closer to understanding the why and the how of the behaviors But Continues to Run a Scam of our neighbors and associates. After all, many of us are out here fighting, praying and hoping things will change and certain people will realize that the systematic and by Roger Caldwell The Trump reality is in real migrants were in the country in ects. historical marginalization of African Americans is real. This is an deeper issue than Many Americans think time, and the only response to 2016, and there were 1.5 million This national emergency many realize because those who have benefited from this system continue execute it President Donald Trump is not his insanity is to resist, push- fewer than in 2007,” according could also get tied up in court with the intent of insulating themselves from the intrusions of diversity. competent enough to be one of back, and fight. This is a make to the Pew Research Center. for 2 years, and the next presi- Let’s start from the beginning. According to AmericasLibrary.gov (a web site of the the most powerful men on the believe emergency, another Among unauthorized dent could decide to cancel this Library of Congress), Europeans arrived in America in 1492 with the sole purpose to planet, but he is. Many think he Trump scam or con game, and migrants in fiscal 2017, about executive order. Many “increase their wealth and broaden their influence over world affairs.” In other words, is a double agent with the there appears to be a big legal twice as many entered the Democrats believe this national arrival in the New World was not a humanitarian excursion. Europeans came here to Russians, but they cannot prove battle brewing. United States legally, and over- emergency is a political scam this land to conquer. In fact, conquering has been the motivation of all oppressors it. Others think he has mental Trump does not really believe stayed their visa. Based on the and con game, but they must throughout history. The goal was to build a society that benefitted a privileged few on health issues, but he is still their there is national emergency at numbers and data, there appears resist and sue the president in the backs of betrayed souls (e.g., Native Americans). boss, and the leader of the free the border, but his base needs to be no national emergency, but the courts. Centuries later, nowhere in U.S. history is there evidence of people in power sur- world. red meat to be engaged in the things could get tricky, and The national emergency is all rendering their supremacy because it was fair or even the right thing to do. America’s President Trump is the Teflon political system. They are maybe the president and his about the “Benjamin’s” and history of racism lives under the umbrella of supremacy. Policy lines have been drawn King, and everyone expects a lie organized, motivated, and they legal team could win in the President Trump’s team will be to protect social and economic status while guarding against any attempt at humani- when he speaks, and he does not have a leader who is protecting lower courts. searching under rocks and using tarian course correcting. As long white people feel superior due to their socioeco- care what anyone thinks or says. their guns and ideology. For There would be certain pentagon money to build his nomic advantages, there will always be racism. He lives in an alternative reality America to be great again, statutes that the president could wall. It appears that the biparti- Now this is not intended to be derogatory to all at white people because not all with his base, and facts and data White people must be in charge use from Pentagon finances to san language used in the State of Caucasians are racists. That would be a ludicrous notion. In fact, if you ask a white are not relevant or important. again. build the wall. The president the Union Address is no longer person if they are a racist, they will probably tell you, no…not me. And consciously On Friday, 2-16-2019, the If there was a national emer- could use resources from the applicable after one week, they are probably correct. But if you highlight a situation that illustrates an act of president signed a bi-partisan gency, the mainstream media Department of the Army’s civil between the President, the racism, most will agree that racism is alive and well today. bill to keep the government would be writing articles about works program, and utilize the Democrats, and the Admittedly, racism is more about power than the color of one’s skin. However, open, but he also declared a the impending dangers and the secretary of Defense to under- Republicans. because Black people have been categorized and stereotyped into a certain socioeco- national emergency on the bor- armed forces would be put on take military construction proj- nomic corner, there is plenty of room for racism to fester and even grow. der with Mexico. red alert. Instead, after Trump The slow moving news is that America’s systematic racism has had real conse- “We’re going to confront the declared a national emergency, quences on its Black citizens (slaves and generations that followed) who have given national security crisis on our there were no strategic meet- more to this country than all of its military combined. Yet, America will never be held southern border, and we’re ings, barely anything has been accountable or ever atone for the atrocities rooted in racism and greed. going to do it one way or the discussed about the border, and And just how much has racism cost America’s Black citizens? other. It’s an invasion. We have President Trump is taking a A paper published in 2015 titled Estimating Slavery Reparations: Present Value an invasion of drugs and crimi- short vacation in Florida. Comparisons of Historical Multigenerational Reparations Policies by Thomas nals coming into our country,” Our president’s technique is to Craemer put the, “estimated value of U.S. slave labor in 2009 dollars to range from says the president in a televised spin fiction into fact, even $5.9 to $14.2 trillion.” This estimate was calculated using only years involving slave statement in the Rose Garden. though illegal crossings have labor provided by African Americans. One could assume the accountability number “Look, I expect to be sued,” plummeted last year to around would be higher if it included another 90 years Jim Crow suffrage. he said, launching into a mock- 400,000, from 1.6 million in $14 trillion is esentially a little more than two-thirds of the current U.S. economy. ing riff about how he anticipated 2000. Eliminating racism would mean those benefitting from the legacy of oppression lower court rulings against him “The number of illegal immi- would have to give a damn…in real dollars. Therefore, racism isn’t going anywhere would pan out. “And we’ll win grants in the United States has because the cost (in equity and dollars) of correcting America’s atrocities is too high. in the Supreme Court.” been falling for more than a America conceding to racism would require atonement and accountability, and his- As the Democrats sound the decade and two-thirds of those tory has shown that is not the foundation that this country was built upon. alarm, and condemn the presi- who remain have been here for Visit blackoffee.com, email [email protected], and follow me on twitter dent for his decisions, President more than a decade. An estimat- @CharlesLGriggs Trump is in Florida playing golf. ed 10.7 million unauthorized

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CHICAGO, Ill. — A federal judge has given the green light to a parks-advocacy group’s lawsuit that aims to stop for good the delayed construction of former President Barack Obama’s $500 million presidential center in a Chicago park beside Lake Michigan. Supporters of the project had hoped the court would grant a city motion to throw out the lawsuit by Protect Our Parks, some fearing Shown above is State Rep. Tracie Davis and Senator Audrey Shown is Sarah Pasion teaching her class at Sadie T. Tillis Elementary any drawn out litigation might lead Gibson addressing the press conference citing a “state of urgency” Obama to decide to build the in the city. Sarah Pasion Named 2019 Teacher of Obama Presidential Center some- Local Lawmakers Suggest National where other than his hometown. the Year at 28th Annual Eddy Awards A lawsuit brought by another Guard Help the Sheriff’s Office group in 2016 helped to scuttle a Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson and Rep. Tracie Davis recent- “The mediocre teacher tells. The globe, I will always strive to moti- Duval County Public Schools, 182 $400 million plan by “Star Wars” ly held a joint press conference with other community leaders to stress good teacher explains. The superior vate and engage all the students of of them were nominated by their creator George Lucas to build a the need for immediate solutions to address the recent rash of violent teacher demonstrates. The great different races in learning [rather] schools for this year’s award and 15 museum on public land on crime and murders. teacher inspires,” said William A than simply accepting that they are were named semifinalists. Chicago’s lakefront. That museum Four people were killed last weekend, which caused Gibson to say Ward. Last week, Sarah Pasion was destined to do poorly,” Ms. Pasion The other four finalists were is now under construction in Los that she wants funds released immediately for afterschool program- named the 2019 Florida Blue Duval wrote in her application for Teacher Nakeisha Tinsley of Matthew Angeles . ming and wants a curfew “not just for minors, but period.” This con- County Teacher of the Year at the of the Year. Gilbert Middle School, Danisha Judge John Robert Blakey heard cept is very disturbing for some who feel that curfews and bringing in 28th Annual EDDY Awards, which “Ms. Pasion is a truly exemplary Love of Raines High School, arguments last week on the city’s law enforcement agencies from outside of the city will only make mat- were hosted by the Jacksonville educator who not only expertly Rachel Duff of DuPont Middle motion to dismiss. Blakey did toss ters worse. Public Education Fund (JPEF). helps her fourth graders connect the School and Joshua Diaz of Hogan- parts of the suit in his Tuesday rul- Gibson also suggested the Highway Patrol, Department of Justice and Pasion, a fourth grade math and dots in math class, but -- like all Spring Glen Elementary School. ing, but concluded the group has maybe even the National Guard could come in and help the Sheriff’s science teacher at Sadie T. Tillis great educators -- helps them con- As the winner Pasion, 39, standing to sue because it represent Office. Elementary, was selected through a nect the dots to a lifetime of learn- receives a $4,000 cash award and taxpayers with concerns that pro- community-led process from 182 ing and achievement,” will compete for the state title. viding parkland in the public trust teachers nominated by public Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene Other finalists get $2,500 cash to the Obama center violates their schools in Duval County. said. prizes, as well as $500 classroom due-process rights. Standing out amongst a dynamic “I could not be more impressed grants, from Rotary Clubs of Blakey’s ruling doesn’t mean the group of finalists, Ms. Pasion, who with her excellence in teaching, and Jacksonville. group will necessarily prevail in FICTITIOUS NAME grew up in the Philippines, worked her clear devotion and dedication Pasion and the other four final- the end, but confirms that the suit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to wonders in the classrrom. Her stu- that she exhibits for her students. ists will also participate in a 2-week poses a formidable threat to the dents, who include emergent bilin- Ms. Pasion is a radiant example of summer fellowship this summer to project. The judge indicated that he Chapter 865.09 Florida Statue, LEIGHA gual students, have shown remark- all the amazing and committed edu- develop their leadership skills and doesn’t want the litigation to drag WELLMAN will register with The Division of able progress in learning math, cators that comprise Team Duval,” connect them with leading educa- out, and that he would strictly limit which helped Tillis elementary she added. tors and decision makers. any fact gathering leading up to Corporations, Department of State, State of improve its school grade from an As the 2019 Florida Blue Duval In addition to the headlining trial to 45 days. Florida, the fictitious name, WAFFAUX, under “F” to a “C.” County Teacher of the Year, Pasion award, the EDDY Awards also rec- The center was originally slated which it will be doing business at: 2631 “Though I'm a product of a dif- will go on to compete for the ognized 10 teachers in the Florida to open in 2021, though ground ferent cultural background and val- statewide title. Blue Spotlight will receive the $500 hasn’t yet broken because of the University Blvd N. Jacksonville, Florida 32211. ues, and from the other part of the Of the nearly 8,300 teachers in classroom grants. lingering litigation.

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Household of Faith Synergy Planning the Storms of Life Conference St. Paul AME Church First The Storms of Life Conference will be held in the Jones-Scott Fellowship Transformation Health Fair Hall at The Bethel Church on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m.. Household of Faith Church Health Ministries located at 1410 Edgewood Family Appreciation Day This conference will help empower you to start the planning and family Avenue West, presents the “Synergy Transformation Health Fair,” sched- Saint Paul AME Church, 6910 New Kings Road will sponsor their First conversations to prepare for life's difficult times and challenges. It is never uled for Saturday, March 2nd, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join HOF for a health and Family’s Appreciation Day. The event will take place on Friday, March 8th, to early to start preparing to make plans before difficult times associated wellness awareness preventative health care fair while having fun! Come at 6 p.m. at The Omni Hotel, 245 Water St. The Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, with sudden, advanced or terminal illness. The church is located at 215 peruse vendor booths, hear speakers and prepare for wellness. For ques- II, has served as the Shepherd of St Paul for eighteen years in a stellar man- Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more info call 354-1464. tions and more info contact the church office at (904) 764-8400. ner. Friends are extended a cordial invitation to share in this great celebra- tion of appreciation and worship. For more info contact the office of the Northside Church of Greater Missionary church at (904) 764-2755. Christ Spring Revival Tabernacle February Events Evangelism Explosion International The Northside Church of Christ “Let The Bible Speak Spring Revival,” is Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 5730 Sawyer On Saturday, March 2nd at 8:30 a.m. the Evangelism Explosion scheduled for March 2 – 6th. Guest Minister is Justin Wallace of College Avenue February events includes “Youth Sunday,” February 24th during the International introduces Equip America, an initiative to equip individuals to Heights Church of Christ, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Join NSCOC for scheduled 11 a.m. worship service; in the evening at 3 p.m. the church will present a share the most exciting gift they possess, their faith, in a non-threatening events featuring a total praise concert, family and friend’s day, black history program. Also, on campus is the Baker and Barney way with friends, relatives, work associates, neighbors, and new friends. morning/evening worship services, family dinner and the finale revival 7 Foundation free clothes giveaway every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Participants will learn how to present the Gospel with their hand! Location p.m. nightly. NSCOC is under the leadership of Brother Charlie 1781 Herlena St. Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church is under the is Cedar Bay Baptist Church, 11553 N Main St. For tickets visit McClendon. For more info contact the church office at (904) 764-0436. leadership of Pastor J.C. Green. For more info call the church office at (904) www.EquipAmerica.org. 768-2725.

- - - SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING WITH JAMES WASHINGTON - -- -- You Just Don’t Know How Valuable You Are to Satan while God invites me to be a living ble, unlikely, or just plain too hard. hard to think of myself as that I’ve got to train and be prepared. unwillingly choose not to remem- testament to His eternal love. I now know that this is when the important. It’s hard to consider But some days I just don’t want to ber who He is and to whom they I don’t remember ever being so devil is at the top of his game. You myself as a pivotal piece in an eter- work that hard. I just want to be left belong. popular or valuable as to be the see that’s what I meant when I said nal game of spiritual chess; a king alone. The consequences can be cata- prize in such a high stakes game of I didn’t realize Satan wants me and or queen to one and a pawn to the Can you see how that rather sim- strophic. life and death, where my only you as his personal trophies; dead, other. So I suppose without know- plistic thought can spell trouble? So what’s the answer when weapon is my faith. stuffed and mounted on his wall. ing it, I’m always vulnerable. Can you see how that frame of you’re not feeling it? What’s the The problem is Satan will and When I’m consciously aware of Like a child who unknowingly mind can get you killed in this par- answer to being lost in this world? does attack at any given moment. things, I understand Satan wants to wanders off into a swamp, he or she ticular game? What’s the defense for Satan’s He is relentless in his pursuit and embarrass, humiliate, and like a has no idea of the danger. Injury The bible is full of references temptations? often my guard is just not up. On scorned lover hurt the Lord. What and death are but steps away. That’s about those who would be seduced, Simple. Get into the Word. Get my best days, there are distinct better way to do that than to steal how I feel sometimes. I know I’m tricked, abducted and persecuted into the Word and strategize an I know it must be hard for many moments when focusing on the something, degrade something, lost. I know I’m in trouble. If I’m for not being true to the Word of offense and a defense of personal of us to realize we’re in the middle Word of God is the last thing on my ruin something that the devil knows not vigilant, the devil will take me God. testimony. Armed in this fashion, of a battlefield. I know I find it dif- mind. the Lord loves. Me and yes, you out and celebrate at my wake. God Himself, expresses frustra- like Jesus in the desert, the devil ficult at times to acknowledge that Events and circumstances and too. Therefore, much like the week- tion at times about those who will- cannot win. Satan wants me as a victory trophy, people make it seemingly impossi- I don’t know about you, but it’s end athlete, I pretty much know ingly forget (selective memory), or 380 Southern Baptist Leaders and Volunteers Accused of Misconduct (CNN) Since 1998, about 380 officials in Southern Baptist church- "The SBC presents no governing "We remind all Southern Baptists "In 2018, as advocates again for a lack of accountability," Moore Southern Baptist leaders and volun- es, including pastors, deacons, policies to churches because the of their legal and moral responsibil- pressed SBC officials for such a reg- continued. teers have faced allegations of sexu- Sunday school teachers and volun- SBC is not a governing organiza- ity to report any accusations of child istry, Houston Chronicle reporters "Yes, in a Baptist ecclesiology al misconduct, according to a teers," the newspapers said. "We tion; it is a service organization. abuse to authorities in addition to began to search news archives, web- each congregation governs its own sweeping investigation by two verified that about 220 had been Each church is self-governing," said implementing any appropriate sites and databases nationwide to affairs, and is not accountable to Texas newspapers. convicted of sex crimes or received Sing Oldham, a spokesman for the church discipline or internal restora- compile an archive of allegations of anyone 'higher up' in a church sys- The news outlets have discovered deferred prosecutions in plea deals." Southern Baptist Convention. tion processes," "We likewise call sexual abuse, sexual assault and tem. And yet, the decisions a church that in the past 20 years, more than Of those 220, 90 remain in prison "However, the Convention has upon all Southern Baptists to coop- other serious misconduct involving makes autonomously determine 700 victims have been abused, with and 100 are registered sex offend- consistently called on churches to erate fully with law enforcement Southern Baptist pastors and other whether that church is in good fel- some urged to have abortions and ers, according to the report. report immediately to law enforce- officials in exposing and bringing to church officials," the newspapers lowship with others. A church that forgive their abusers. The investigation comes as other ment any known or suspected justice all perpetrators, sexual or said. excuses, say, sexual immorality or The newspapers said their investi- religious bodies, including the instance of sexual abuse in a church otherwise, who criminally harm "We found complaints made that opposes missions is deemed out gation included "examining federal Catholic Church, face accusations context and has provided resources children placed in our trust." against hundreds of pastors, church of fellowship with other churches. and state court databases, prison of widespread sexual abuse of its to inform churches of ways to help The resolution also urged officials and volunteers at Southern The same must be true of churches records and official documents from members, especially children, over protect their congregants," Oldham Southern Baptist churches to use Baptist churches nationwide." that cover up rape or sexual abuse." more than 20 states and by search- decades. added. background checks, including the Russell Moore, president of the In the blog post, Moore also con- ing sex offender registries nation- Churches are autonomous With about 15 million members, Justice Department's database of Ethics & Religious Liberty fronted those who "have implied wide." But unlike the Catholic Church the Southern Baptist Convention is sexual predators "or other relevant Commission of the Southern Baptist that the horrific scandals we have In Texas alone, the newspapers and other Christian denominations, the largest Protestant denomination resources" to screen potential staff Convention, said in a blog post that seen in the Roman Catholic church interviewed police and district attor- the Southern Baptist Convention is in the United States. and volunteers. the alleged abuses contained in the are due to the theology of neys in 40 counties. a collection of 47,000 autonomous In 2013, Southern Baptist leaders The Southern Baptist Convention report were "alarming and scan- Catholicism, the nature of a celibate "Ultimately, we compiled infor- churches, with little power to force passed a non-binding resolution on does not maintain its own registry of dalous." priesthood and so forth." mation on 380 credibly accused churches to comply with policies. child sexual abuse. sexual offenders. 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The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org February 21 - March 6, 2019 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Orange Park Volunteers Send Clothing to Haiti Some people feel that helping “It’s truly a labor of love,” said others is the price we all should pay Little. “When I arrive at the orphan- for the blessings we share everyday. age in Haiti there are children Charles Dickens once said, “No one everywhere and some without is useless in this world who lightens clothing.” With donated luggage in the burdens of another.” tow, Veronica will be taking over Spiritual Care Volunteers at 150 pieces of clothing made by Orange Park Medical Center Catherine to Haiti in April of this Veronica Little and Catherine Kent year. The group of three volunteers truly believe in giving back both traveling will also take vitamins to locally and internationally. The two the orphanages. super volunteers spend their time “I don’t have any children. These providing comfort to patients and kids are my babies and to see their their loved ones at the hospital, but faces light up when we show up their commitment does not stop with clothing is what it’s all about,” there. added Little. For 10 years, Little has been tak- Orange Park Medical Center’s ing trips to Haiti to make donations Senior Chaplain Reese Edwards to children in need. says the hospital is fortunate to Little’s partner, Volunteer Kent, have volunteers that not only give makes hundreds of pieces of cloth- back to their patients, but also take ing each year for the children of the time to give back all over the Haiti, which are proudly delivered world. by Little. The community donates On February 16th, the two volun- material for the clothing and teers were recognized for their Shown with their final painting is Bobbye and Richard Hendley Catherine spends hours making efforts and missionary work by the dresses, pants and shirts for Enfold Ministry at a special cere- Valentine Couples Paint Shown are the honorees Veronica Little and Catherine Kent. Veronica to take with her to Haiti. mony called “Mission to Haiti.” a Canvas of Love Last week, individuals and couples around the U.S. celebrated The Changing Landscape of the Oscars Valentine’s Day. Locally, Bou’Tique 3:16 held their inaugural Valentine’s “Paint in the Name of Love Dinner and Paint Party,” this past Saturday at By Chelsea Ashley Mortensen). The film follows the African American community we can be sure it has changed the the boutiques location on Beach Blvd. The Academy has come a long two as they grow closer while navi- through Stallworth’s partner in the way the world sees Black super- Promising an evening of love, food and fun, the night featured fine din- way since the #OscarsSoWhite gating the roads and racism of the undercover investigation, Flip heroes. ing, dancing, canvas painting and much laughter. Fifteen couples happily catastrophe in 2016. Three years South. Zimmerman (Adam Driver). Overall, the Oscars have come a chose a canvas to paint for their partner as the event activities centered on ago, the dominant conversation was Ali and Mortensen were nominat- Driver’s performance gained him long way since Hattie McDaniel, painting and creative expression. about the lack of representation in ed for Actor in a Supporting Role a nomination for Actor in a the first African-American to win Boutique owner Tonya Holified was excited to host her first paint party the nominations. Since the January and Actor in a Leading Role, Supporting Role, alongside Spike an Oscar, had to accept her award in with friends and family. “This was a night filled with joy and happiness. announcement of the 2019 Oscar respectively. The film also garnered Lee’s first-ever Oscar nomination a segregated hotel. These films, The couples were enthusiastic to paint tapestry to represent their love,” nominations, the buzz has taken a a Best Picture nomination, but its for Best Director. The phrase “bet- along with the other “Black films” she said. positive spin. likelihood of receiving that award is ter late than never” can be attrib- nominated can be seen as the The menu for the evening featured tapas by Chef Nina Bryant, while DJ This year, films featuring and slim due to the controversy sur- uted to Lee’s nomination, as he has dreams of Hattie and many other Ro held the couple’s captive with old school music as couples were exploring the lives of people of rounding the socially conscious been a revolutionary leader for the Black filmmakers and viewers. encouraged to dance. Saxophonist Pieree Kendrick serenaded the couples color garnered more than 30 nomi- feel-good film. black film community for years However, just as and even paused to share a love dance with his wife. nations. Twenty-two of these nomi- According to Shirley’s family, the with films like “Do the Right “BlacKkKlansman” showed us, the Paint instructor Rachel Darnecia, held the couples accountable for their Thing,” “Malcolm X” and work is never over. But that doesn’t painting theme and encouraged guest that each painting would be a work “School Daze.” mean we can’t celebrate these of art. Up next is Boutique 3:16’s grand re-opening scheduled for March “Black Panther” became amazing films and how far we have 16th. the surprise megahit of come. 2018 making more than a

billion dollars in the box office. Its initial release was met with admiration

for its strong depiction of Black people – both male and female as we were introduced to the African We do not have to settle for utopia of Wakanda. #1 in the state of Florida in The forces of African violent crime. American director Ryan Coogler and the music of Contenders include Black KKKlansmen, Black Panther and If Beale Street Could Talk Kendrick Lamar, who led nations were movies that illustrate film’s depiction of him and his rela- the soundtrack for the movie came the lives of African-American, tionship with Lip is inaccurate. together to make an inspirational African and Afro-Latino characters, Shirley never wanted a film about and compelling film. The unique- ranging from a boy from Brooklyn his life, and if anyone was to tell the ness of the production is that it can’t who develops spider-like abilities story it would be family-friend Joe be put into the standard box of a to a Black police officer who infil- Astor, not by Lip’s son, Nick “superhero film,” even though it is 62 & * trates the Ku Klux Klan. Vallelonga. Vallelonga claims that the first-ever movie in that genre to We can applaud the Academy for Dr. Shirley told him not to speak to be nominated for Best Picture. finally nominating films that show anyone while writing the story, The film’s success and critical black people as something other which garnered him a nomination acclaim proves that when you give To learn more, please visit: than slaves, but it’s still necessary for Writing (Original Screenplay). Black people the resources and www.tonycummingsforsheriff.com to understand the position these “BlacKkKlansman,” depicts the space to create art that allows them films play outside of just being true story of Ron Stallworth (John to see powerful and exciting ver- nominated “Black movies.” David Washington), the first black sions of themselves on-screen. Deemed as the “controversial detective of the Colorado Springs “Black Panther” expanded the story contender” by critics and film police department. And ironically, of a superhero prince-turned-king lovers, “Green Book” tells the true the first black member of the Ku into a story that the Black Diaspora story of Don Shirley (Mahershala Klux Klan. can be proud of – proof that African Ali), a world-class black pianist and The film explores the conse- Americans and Africans can create his tour of the Deep South in 1962 quences of being an African- and star in blockbuster films. alongside his initially racist driver American through Stallworth’s No one can be sure if “Black and bodyguard, Tony Lip (Viggo eyes, and of being an ally to the Panther” will win any awards, but Political advertisement paid for by Tony Cummings, Democrat for Office of the Sheriff. DARRYL R. JACKSON, C.P.A., P.A.

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1 Visitors in the Senate galleries burst into 2 This African American was an American football 3 He became an engineer, NASA astronaut, and the first applause as a Republican from Mississippi, quarterback. Born near Pittsburgh in New African American in space. Before becoming an entered the chamber to take his oath of office. Kensington, Pennsylvania, he was known as "Mitts" astronaut, he was a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He Those present knew that they were witnessing an event for his large hands and arm strength compared to his 5'11 participated in four Space Shuttle flights between 1983 and of great historical significance. The gentleman was frame. He was known to toss a football 70 yards. He was part of 1992. In 1983, as a member of the crew of the Space Shuttle about to become the first African American to serve in the 1952 Michigan State Spartans who won the national cham- Challenger on the mission STS-8, he became the first the Senate. pionship, He became the first African American to appear at the African American in space as well as the second person of a) P.B.S. Pinchback quarterback position in the National Football League (NFL), African ancestry in space, after Cuban cosmonaut Arnaldo b) Blanche K. Bruce playing for the Chicago Bears in 1953. Tamayo Méndez. c) Hiram Revels a) Bill Willis a) Guion Stewart Bluford, Jr. b) Ronald McNair He became the first African-American to play in b) Johnnie Grier 4 c) Paul Younger c) Charles Bolden an NBA game when he takes the court in the sea- d) Willie Thrower The first Greek-lettered sorority established and son opener for the Washington Capitols. He grew 6 incorporated by African-American college women. up in Jim Crow Virginia and went to West Virginia State. He was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights 5 The sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard He didn’t know he’d been drafted by the NBA until he activist, Pan-Africanist, author and editor. Born in University in Washington, D.C., by a group of twenty stu- ran into a friend on campus. It turned out that the Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he grew up in a rela- dents, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Forming a sorority Washington Capitols had picked him in the ninth round tively tolerant and integrated community. After graduating broke barriers for African-American women in areas where of the draft. from Harvard, where he was the first African American to little power or authority existed due to a lack of opportuni- a) Julius Ervin earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology b) Earl Monroe and economics at Atlanta University. ties for minorities and women in the early 20th century. c) Earl Lloyd a) W.E. DuBois a) Zeta Phi Beta d) Dwayne Washington b) Johnnie Grier b) Alpha Kappa Alpha c) Frederick Douglass c) Sigma Gamma Ro 7 She was an African American entrepreneur and phi- d) W.E. DuBois d) Eta Phi Beta lanthropist, regarded as the first female self-made mil- lionaire in America. She made her fortune by develop- 8 She was the first African American woman to win the 9 She was an American civil aviator and the first ing and marketing a successful line of beauty and hair prod- Miss USA title. She first won the title of Miss Michigan female pilot of African American descent and the ucts for black women under the company she founded USA and went on to win the Miss USA crown on March first person of African-American descent to hold an a) Emma Bronner 2, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas. She is a Detroit native and was international pilot license. In order to make a living as a b) Lisa Price also the first contestant from Michigan to win Miss USA, and civilian aviator, she became a "barnstorming" stunt flier, c) Sarah Breedlove broke the five-year streak of winners from Texas. and performed for paying audiences. d) Madame C.J. Walker a) Kenya Moore a) Bessie Coleman b) Carole Gist He was the first black police officer in the city of New b) Mae Jemison 10 c) Vanessa Williams c) Demetria “Dina” Elosiebo’s York City. After attending segregated schools in North d) Halle Berry d) Janet Bragg Carolina, he moved north, first to Connecticut, then to She was an American actress who was one of the first New York City, where he took a job as a train porter and 11 The first African-American owned and operated black women to play substantive roles in American televi- 12 began studying for the New York City Police Department newspaper published in the United States was found- sion. She was best known for playing the role of a secretary on civil service exam. ed by this African American preacher and other free black a television series from1968 through 1975, a role for which she a) Moses Cobb men in New York City, it was published weekly starting won two Golden Globe Awards and the first Emmy Award for b) Samuel Battle with the 16 March 1827 issue. c) Wiley Overton an African American. a) Freedoms Journal d) James Cherry a) Cecily Tyson b) Orlando Sentinel b) Diahann Carroll This African American was an American athlete. She c) Minnesota Spokesman Reporter 13 c) Gail Fisher specialized in high jump and was the first black d) Chicago Defender c) Isabel Sanford woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Born in Albany, He was an African-American tradesman and aboli- Georgia, Coachman dominated the AAU outdoor high jump She was an African-American poet who won the Pulitzer 15 14 tionist in in New York City, New York. He was a free championship from 1939 through 1948, winning ten nation- Prize for Poetry in 1950 and was appointed Poet Laureate black who operated a tailoring and dry-cleaning busi- al championships in a row.[ of Illinois in 1968 and Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry ness, and in 1821 was the first African American to be a) Willie Whyte to the Library of Congress in 1985.[ granted a patent. Jennings became active in working for his b) Wilma Rudolph a) Phyllis Wheatley c) Althea Gibson b) Nikki Giovanni race and civil rights for the black community. In 1831, he d) Alice Coachman c) Gwendolyn Brooks was selected as assistant secretary to the First Annual d) Mayo Angelou Convention of the People of Color in Philadelphia, He was the first African-American to vote in an elec- 16 Pennsylvania. tion under the just-enacted provisions of the 15th She was an American politician, educator, and author. a) Thomas Jennings Amendment to the United States Constitution. His 17 She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th b) William Abrams vote was cast on March 31, 1870. He was a school custodian Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. c) Ralph Alexander and general handyman, active in the Republican Party, and In 1968, she became the first African-American woman elected She was the first African-American woman to graduate the city's first African-American to hold elected office, on to Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became the first major- 18 the Middlesex County Commission and the city's first "col- from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City party black candidate for President of the United States and the Bar Association, and the first to join the New York City ored" person to serve on a jury. first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. a) Solomon Northrup b) Frederick Douglass Law Department. She became the first black woman to serve as She received 152 first-ballot votes at the 1972 Democratic c) Thomas Mundy Peterson d) Mason Overton a judge in the United States when she was sworn into the bench National Convention. of the New York City Domestic Relations Court in 1939. An American basic cable and satellite television a) Cardiss Collins b) Cynthia McKinney 19 a) Jane Bolin channel that is owned by the BET Networks division c) Barbara Rose-Collins d) Shirley Chisholm b) Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette of Viacom. It is the most prominent television net- This University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically c) Beatrix Ann (McCleary) work targeting African American audiences, and currently 20 black university (HBCU). Affiliated with the African d) Doris Louise Wethers reaches more than 90 million households.[1] The channel is Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was the first col- He was an American political scientist, academic, and headquartered in Washington, D.C. 21 lege to be owned and operated by African Americans. The diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for a) TV One b) Centric c) BET d) OWN founding of the college was unique as a collaboration in 1856 by his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was the first the Cincinnati, Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal African American and person of color to be so honored in the 22 She is an American Tony Award-winning actress, Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). history of the prize. He was involved in the formation and singer and stage director. She was nominated for an a) Ohio State University b) Oberlin College administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was award- Emmy Award in 1985 and 1986. In 2004, Rashād c) Central State University c) Wilberforce University ed the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. became the first African-American actress to win the Tony He was an American broadcast journalist, and ABC News a) Martin Luther King, Jr. b) Ralph Bunche Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, 23 World News Tonight co-anchor. He was the first African- c) Thurgood Marshall d) Adam Clayton Powell which she won for her role in the revival of A Raisin in the American broadcast network news anchor in the United Sun. He became the first black floor member and floor bro- States and one of the first television journalists to die of AIDS. 24 a) Ruby Dee b) Cicely Tyson ker in the New York Stock Exchange. He was a mem- He was a founder of the National Association of Black c) Phylicia Rashad d) Debbie Allen ber of the Stock Exchange Luncheon Club. He worked Journalists. as a floor partner in the firm of Neuberger, Loeb and She is an American director, screenwriter, film mar- 25 a) Max Robinson b) Ed Bradley Company. He graduated and played football at Kansas State keter, and film distributor. At the 2012 Sundance c) Ben Frazier d) Ed Gordon University and graduated George Town U. with a Law Film Festival, she won the Best Director Prize for her Degree. second feature film. She is the first black female director to She was known as the first African-American woman 26 a) Willie L. Daniels b) Travers J. Bell Jr employed as a mail carrier in the United States, and just be nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the the first c) Jospeh L. Searles, III d) Harold Doley black female director to have a film nominated for the the second American woman to work for the United States Academy Award for Best Picture. Postal Service. She stood 6 feet tall and weighed about 200 lbs. 27 She is an American rhythm and blues and country a) Oprah Winfrey b) Ava DuVerney liked to smoke cigars, and was once said to be as "black as a music singer. In August 1969, she became the first c) Debra Lee d) Shiela Johnson burnt-over prairie (black)." She usually had a pistol strapped African-American woman to perform at the Grand under her apron and a jug of whiskey by her side. Ole Opry. a) Minnie Cox b) Mary Ebo a) Linda Martell b) Bessie Smith c) Margaret Jones d) Mary Fields c) Bettye LaVette d) Tina Turner

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BEST Society Lauds Local Black Females - Dr. Brenda Simmons, one of the founders of Jacksonville’s Black History Calendar, was one of the trailblazing female entre- preneurs of color honored by the Best Society at their annual gala. The “salute to excellence” was held at the Grand Rose Ballroom to a capacity crowd. Other honorees, dubbed “living leg- ends” included Valerie Bailey, Jackie Brookins-Camon, Carolyn Muse and Rhonda Peoples-Waters. BEST, the acronym for “Black Entrepreneur SisTer Society,” BEST Society USA, founded by Adrienne Martin, is an organization for African American women business owners, those desiring to become entrepreneurs, and for individuals looking to support businesses owned by African Black College Football Hall of Fame - Stanton grads Thelma Girls & Guys Valentines Night Out - Toni Rowe, Robin Gundy American women. Mumford Glover, Roslyn Burroughs and Andria Lang attend the and Jadene King enjoy a dinner and a play for a special Valentine’s Black College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta honoring the induction celebration at Players by the Sea with their mates. of Mumford’s father, Coach Arnett “Ace” Mumford.

AKA Celebrates Legacy of Sisters & Sorors - The Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated honored the chapter’s 2018 chapter award recipients and 2019 National Silver and Golden Members at their recent chapter meeting. Campaign Season is Here - The campaign season is among us Shown above are biological sisters and Diamond 75 year members and candidates and their supporters are going full throttle. Shown at Honoring Community Trustees - Receiving an award at Mrs. Lavinia Mathis and Mrs. Camilla Thompson and 100-year old a recent campaign debate are Carlottra Guyton and Terrance Jones Edward Waters College’s Schell Sweet Volunteer Appreciation Dinner member, Mrs. Janie Madry who received her 50-year Membership with mayoral candidate Anna Brosche. is Staci Anderson and Justine Conley of AARP. certificate flanked by 25th Supreme Basileus Dr. Norma Solomon White. Jacksonville Chapter of Links Host Party With a Purpose Western Style

Host chapter members Kenyonn Demps, Terri Stepter, Kia Kemp, Heather Blume and Candace Thompson Debbie Cannington, Ruby Newman, Anne Gayle and Angela Spears Tracee and Kevin Holzendorf with host Kelly Toaston (center)

Pat Sams and Kim Huyghue Dr. Shelly Thompson, Shamika Wright and Ivy Archer Martha Warren and Reba Barkley Mia and George Jones with hosts Michelle and Mark Singleton

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By Nadine Matthews owner of OWN Network on which The of the ghetto and made something of her- now I would give anything to hear.” One Jacksonville native Angela Robinson Haves and The Have Nots airs. “She is just self.” of the most poignant of those les- auditioned for her role of Veronica like Tyler Perry,” Robinson explains. “Her Robinson has relished the opportunity to sons took place on a drive Harrington on OWN Network’s “The persona in real life is just as she is in her play the powerful, though dastardly, diva. through Florida when Haves and The Have Nots” under devastat- public life.” Robinson shares that Winfrey “I trained as an actress so I envisioned Robinson was an impa- ing circumstances. “My best friend was vis- is not only as warm as she seems on screen myself playing all sorts of characters.” tient ten year-old. iting and her father in-law passed away,” but she also walks her talk in terms of sup- Being so different from the type of person “We were at a toll she recalls. “So I had her and her husband porting women. “She is extremely support- Robinson herself is, she admits it is a booth. Back then, and their children over and I got a call that ive. When I won the Gracie Award a few process to construct Veronica. “You sort of you threw the they wanted me to send in a tape for years ago, for my work on the show, she have to break the character down to what quarter in and Veronica. You know, to audition on tape took the time to congratulate me and take their temperament is,” she begins. “Then then you wait and then send it in. I really didn’t think I some pictures with me. It is just an honor you play that temperament as opposed to for the light could do it because there were so many always to be in the presence of people who thinking about the whole character.”In real to change people there and they were going through a are doing such great things.” life, Robinson admits she personally feels and you keep rough time but my husband felt like I Although the Florida born and raised most powerful when she is able to say no. going. There should do it.” Robinson has been playing Veronica for a “When I choose me or my family or my were no peo- That advice from Robinson’s husband of number of years now, the character’s out of values, whatever it is, when I choose those ple manning over twenty years, Scott Whitehurst, was a this world shenanigans still regularly shock things over being seen or the job or the the toll booth. word in due season. “I pretty much waited her. “Every time I get new script and read money, when I choose myself or my well- I remember until everybody went to bed,” Robinson it, I think ‘Oh my goodness! Probably the being or family I feel very much empow- my dad was recalls. “And stayed up all night filming it one thing I was really disturbed by was ered when I do that.” looking around and sent it in. I got the call that they want- when she had Wyatt raped.” Still, Robinson This clarity when it comes to priorities for a quarter and I ed to fly me in and meet Tyler Perry and can see some humanity in Veronica’s cold perhaps owes much to the lessons she was like, ‘Dad, audition for him in person. I did that and the and calculating character. “Everything great learned from her father with whom she was nobody’s looking. next day I got the offer.” about Veronica- her smarts, the fact that she very close, and who passed away a few Let’s just go!’ My dad Because Robinson, who has an extensive is a Black women who is a self made mil- years ago. She says wistfully, “I carry him said to me and I never forgot career in theater, had already worked on lionaire–all of that came because she was a with me every day. There are so many sto- it, “You wanna have integrity, no The Color Purple on Broadway, she was perfectionist, they came because she was ries he told me like fifty times,” she laughs matter who’s looking. I’ve tried to already acquainted with Oprah Winfrey, controlling, it’s how she fought her way out “That I didn’t want to hear anymore but always live by that.” World Celebrates Soul Train While “The Voice” is Left Out

the production company started Entertainment, which in turn sold it McCoy being the other, God rest his admitted. “It’s like trying to navi- skipping royalty payments,” Cobb in 2011 to a private investment soul, the greatest I’ve ever heard as gate a maze. My deal with Soul explained. “I’d usually make a call group led by NBA legend Earvin a DJ in any city—and Joe Cobb is Train remains intact and I’m just and it was taken care of. But things “Magic” Johnson. probably my second favorite…,” honestly trying to get what’s owed changed around 2012. I had my In 2016, Viacom’s BET Networks Cornelius said. to me. I admit I do get angry about lawyers send Don a letter demand- division bought all rights to the While that is humbling to Cobb, it sometimes. No one likes to feel ing my back payments—and so he Soul Train brand, the show’s exten- he also said he was gearing up for cheated.” (Cornelius) reached out to me and sive library, the annual cruise event, another round of legal battles. On February 5, BET aired the said he’d work it out. A month later and the award shows that continue “When I started fighting all of these first of its 10-part mini-series they claim he killed himself.” to bear the Soul Train name. corporate lawyers at (Viacom) and chronicling the rise and fall of Soul Cornelius, a Chicago native, died And through it all Cobb’s iconic BET and whatnot, at some point Train and its creator. The big-bud- from a self-inflicted gunshot wound yell remains the most consistent they tried to get some voice over geted and heavily marketed show is on February 1, 2012, after what component of the Soul Train brand. artist to replicate my voice,” Cobb already being lambasted for its his- authorities alleged was fueled by a Neither Black Entertainment said. “He couldn’t. Then they torical inaccuracies. recent divorce. After his son Tony Television nor its parent company reached out to me about a year ago While Cobb pursues legal reme- told the press his father didn’t Viacom, responded to press and wanted me to take a buyout of dy, he continues to mentor broad- appear to be suffering from depres- inquiries prior to deadline. less than $15,000. Do you know casting students through his philan- sion, conspiracy theories circulated Cornelius himself spoke to how insulting that was? You contin- thropic endeavors in Arkansas. And The voice Joe Cobb is shown in the inset unfounded rumors that the music Cobb’s influence in an interview ue to make millions off of my voice he also owns a successful popcorn of a photo of the iconic live dance show. legend was “taken out by higher with the late radio legend Herb all these years and you want to offer business in Hot Springs, AR. “You By Stephanie Henson Gadlin news network, Cobb’s iconic, pierc- powers” who wanted their hands on Kent just four months before his me a few crumbs? How dumb did just keep on pushing on,” he said. “I His iconic howl is recognized by ing yell is just as synonymous with the Soul Train empire. death. “(Cobb) is the voice of Soul they think I was? still have some fight left in me. It’s millions of people across the globe Soul Train. A former news broadcaster who Train—one of two voices, Sid “For a while I felt defeated,” he not over.” as the voice of Soul Train. “When Don launched the pro- covered the Civil Rights Broadcast legend Joe Cobb, whose gram he asked me to do voice over Movement, Cornelius created “Soul voice calls out “Sooooooooul work for the television show,” Cobb Train” in 1970 and hosted the show Train” on all branded content, is said from his home in Little Rock, in national syndication from 1971 reportedly being cheated out of his Arkansas. “Sid McCoy did the to 1993. It was the first televised royalties following the suicide of announcing and I created the yell. venue in the U.S. that featured soul the program’s founder Don Don and I had an agreement and music, not just the artists, but pro- Cornelius. everything was good. The show ducers, composers, musicians and Cobb’s shocking claim comes at a was a success. I was earning money. writers. Soul Train introduced many time when Soul Train continues to And, together we all took pride in acts to mainstream audiences and see a resurgence in its impact on creating something that celebrated boosted the record sales of hun- popular culture and the chronicling and chronicled Black music and its dreds of established artists. of Black music history. The veteran global impact.” Cobb began his career in radio in broadcaster said that he has not Today, Soul Train branded con- the early 1960s, cementing his been receiving his royalties for tent includes several nationally tele- celebrity status on WVON as part WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS nearly a decade, and that his legal vised award programs; a branded of the “The Good Guys.” He recalls team has been stonewalled. cruise experience; boxed DVD sets “I originally did the yell as a joke— TO PROTECT YOURS. To many this may appear to be of the television series, syndicated I was warming up my voice to read yet another example of an African reruns and the recently aired the copy. But Don was impressed American performer being swin- “American Soul” miniseries pro- with it and said he liked it and so he dled by greedy corporations, main- duced by BET and its parent com- asked me to do it again. The rest is stream entertainers, crafty lawyers pany Viacom. history.” Unfortunately, in today’s world, scams are and sometimes, organized crime. With such global distribution, It should be noted that while a common occurrence and can happen Like the swoosh symbol made Cobb’s royalties and missed com- Cobb and McCoy were in agree- anywhere, even in our own community. JEA famous by the athletic apparel giant pensation may now be in the mil- ment with the brand, in May 2008, Nike, or James Earl Jones’ “this is lions of dollars. “As the show con- Cornelius sold the rights to the Soul works hard to provide information to protect CNN” for the international cable tinued to reach mainstream status Train library to MadVision our customers from being victims of scams.

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a more secure GROW WITH US IN 2019 For more information, visit jea.com/scams. Page 12 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 21 - March 6, 2019 Fight Not Over but Outlook is Good for Bennett College funds well above its $5 million goal — from more than 13,000 donors in less than two months. The Stand With Bennett campaign has collect- ed $9.5 million since mid- December, according to its website. Bennett also said it has appointed a committee to help consider changes to make the college viable over the long term. The college has- n’t yet made public specific details about its re-engineering effort. Bennett had been on probation for the two previous years — the most allowed under the commis- sion’s rules — largely because of financial issues. The college posted 15-year old Victoria Shaw went missing Monday, Feb. 11, in West Hartford, Connecticut. Teandah Slater, annual budget deficits for six who is also only 15-years old, was reported missing on Thursday, Feb. 7, from Noble Square in Chicago. straight years until the 2017-18 aca- 28-year old Amber Evans disappeared in 2015 and is still missing. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (left), president of Bennett College, attends a demic year, largely because of a community meeting with students and residents of Greensboro, N.C. steep decline in enrollment. Our Black Women and Girls Have In December, news hit America trustees. The college has about 410 stu- that beloved HBCU, all womens’ At that meeting, Dawkins said the dents on campus for the spring college Bennett College was in dan- appeals panel heard about Bennett’s semester and says it has received Gone Missing but Few Seem to Care ger of losing their accreditation. recent fundraising success as well 4,000 applications for admission by Stacey Brown (NNPA) It’s a list that’s long and there said they’ve received more than Mired with financial issues and as a plan to re-engineer the college. for next fall’s first-year class. Victoria Shaw, a Black girl remains no update on their status. 18.4 million reports, most of which enrollment issues, the college’s “We are hopeful for a favorable Bennett got about 2,000 freshman approximately 15 years old, went Recently, the nonprofit Black & led to apparent child sexual abuse president issued a public cry for outcome,” Dawkins said in a state- applications a year ago. missing Monday, Feb. 11, in West Missing Foundation compiled sta- images: online enticement (includ- help. As a result of touching the ment that the college sent out. If Bennett loses its appeal, col- Hartford, Connecticut. tistics from the FBI which noted ing “sextortion”), child sex traffick- heart of Black America, the college Bennett’s fate won’t be decided lege leaders have said the school Teandah Slater, Black and also that in 2016 alone, 242,295 individ- ing and child sexual molestation. has raised a record breaking $9.5 immediately. The appeals panel will will sue the commission and seek only 15 years old, was reported uals of color were reported missing Those statistics, and the seeming million. This week, the president of notify Bennett of its ruling within a accreditation from another agency. missing on Thursday, Feb. 7, from in the United States. lack of media interest, have led to Bennett College said she remains week. If the panel says the commis- Colleges and universities must be Noble Square in Chicago. A stunning 36.7 percent of those cries of racism and neglect, particu- confident that the private women’s sion should reconsider Bennett’s accredited to receive federal Pell Areall Murchinson, a 16-year old missing were Black teens under the larly when it comes to Black girls. college will keep its current accred- accreditation status, the full SAC- grants and federal student loans as Black girl, was last seen walking age of 18. It has also led La’Tasha D. Mayes itation. SCOC board of trustees won’t payment for tuition and other col- down the street according to a com- In total, statistics show more than to pen the essay, “Why the Crisis of Phyllis Worthy Dawkins has pre- make a final decision until its next lege expenses. munity alert from Chicago police. 75,000 young Black Americans are Missing Black Girls Needs More sented the college’s formal appeal meeting in June. Bennett has kept its SACSCOC The three are the most recent to currently missing. Attention Than It’s Getting.” to a panel of former Southern The appeal focused largely on accreditation throughout the make the dubious and heart-break- What’s more, officials at the Mayes’ March 2017 essay was pub- Association of Colleges and two recent developments. Bennett appeals process. ing list of missing Black girls – par- National Center for Missing and lished at Ebony.com where she Schools Commission on Colleges announced Feb. 4 it had raised ticularly teens. Exploited Children’s CyberTipline noted that an academic study ana- lyzed news coverage of missing children and found that only 20 per- Kyle Tiahna Amiya cent of reported stories focused on missing Black children. This, despite the fact that Black children account for 33 percent of total miss- ing children cases. “In other words, missing Black youth are grossly underreported in the news. For missing girls, it’s even worse. When Black girls go missing, far too many people don’t know or don’t care,” Mayes wrote. Many argue that the stories of young Black girls and women who are missing don’t get the same degree of local, national and global attention as that of an Elizabeth Smart or Natalee Holloway. Smart, a 14-year-old white girl, was kidnapped in 2002 from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. After an intense search that included relentless media coverage, Smart was rescued by police nine months later and, among other activities, here she’s become an analyst for ABC News. Holloway disappeared in 2005 while on a high school graduation trip in Aruba. to listen, The white Alabama teen’s story drew global media coverage and, although her remains were never found, she was declared dead in 2010. to learn, Many maintain that African Americans aren’t afforded the intense police investigations or the media coverage given to whites that go missing. and make “Black girls are magical and should be noticed, uplifted and acknowledged, both within and out- side of the Black community,” said Ginger Lavender Wilkerson, a a difference. licensed marriage and family thera- pist in Los Angeles. “To recognize Black girls as magical means defining them as precious, unique and valued. When society recognizes their worth and value, I believe that more attention will be paid to this matter. In addi- tion, it will call for all people to rec- ognize this as an epidemic and cause for action,” Wilkerson said. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common rare inherited blood Child Rights activist Katerina disorder in the US, and primarily impacts people of African and Canyon said she’s been researching cases of missing Black girls for Hispanic descent. Affecting nearly 100,000 Americans, greater years and there are several education and improved treatment options are desperately needed. unknowns, including that many go missing without any witnesses. Pfizer Rare Disease is working with the National Newspaper “This leads me to believe that the kidnappers are either very good at Publishers Association (NNPA) and the SCD community what they’re doing, or the girls left to make a lasting impact through life-changing innovations, on their own,” Canyon said. Pfizer Rare Disease “We need to make sure black HONORS trusted partnerships, and relentless passion. girls have readily accessible help from adults in a safe environment BLACK Visit Pfizer.com/RareDisease to learn more. such that they do not fall victim to homelessness or trafficking. A lot of HISTORY times, with the proper interven- tions, we can prevent black girls MONTH from leaving home or falling prey to traffickers,” she said.