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September 2014 POV_September_1_2014_POV_September_1_2014.qxd 8/27/2014 12:17 PM Page 1 P OINT OF V IEW www.afampointofview.com Our Community News Magazine september 1, 2014 OR FOREVER HOLD VOTE! YOUR COMPLAINTS By Frederick A. Hurst 688 Boston Road his political season has seen our small WHAT’S SMARTER – PAYING staff meeting with OF DEBTS OR INVESTING? T many more candidates for “Assuming you have adequate office in Massachusetts emergency savings – typically three than ever before in Point of to six months worth of living View’s almost eleven years expenses – should you pay off debts, of operation. It has been or fund your IRA or another invest- both fun and exhausting, ment account?” but most importantly, it Provided By Walter D. Woodgett – 11 has been informative. We didn’t request a DESPERATION meeting with any candi- TRANSCENDS AGENDAS AND date. Every candidate we UNIFIES CAUSES met with reached out to us “…the fact of the matter is that agen- for a meeting presumably das should not always invoke nega- because they felt it was Point of View with their photos. In candidates running for office. The tive connotations. Agendas are sim- important enough to merit their time. this issue, we have included short governor’s race was especially diffi- ply what an individual or a group is We certainly agree with them and though we did not print press releas- summaries and photos of all of the cult. As you probably noticed by our committed to. Agendas are really a es, we offered each of them an candidates we met with in our politi- last issue, even our family couldn’t set of goals that can be applied to opportunity to write a 500-word arti- cal pull-out section (pages 5,6, 35 & agree on the best choice. Marjorie our personal and professional lives.” cle about their background and why 36). (Also see “Point of View Hurst opted for Martha Coakley, By Kirk Smith – 15 they were running for office. The Primary Endorsements” on page 26). while Justin and Denise Hurst voted UNSPEAKABLE COURAGE articles of those candidates who The endorsement process has for Steven Grossman. I punted to the responded appeared in prior issues of not been easy. There are lots of good continues to page 26 “I refuse the term “illegals” as it is beyond me to classify another CONNECTICUT human being as an outlaw for want- ing to stay alive.” STATE TREASURER, By Magdalena Gómez – 17 DENISE NAPPIER, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SEEKS RE-ELECTION “In any large to mid-size city, urban By Arlene Davis-Rudd blight is an issue that every munici- ith the general election just two months pality constantly grapples with. It is away, Connecticut candidates running for not just an unsightly inconvenience; Welection and re-election to Local, State and it is a real issue that affects many Congressional offices have been out on the campaign Photo from http://denisenappier2014.com/ other aspects of daily living.” trail for months. State Treasurer Denise Nappier contin- by Mayor Toni Harp who sang a duet, a Nat King Cole By Orlando Ramos – 27 ues to be out there as well. She declared her favorite, “Unforgettable.” Our newest State Senator candidacy earlier on and was given a fundraiser in from the 10th Senatorial District, Gary Holder Winfield, TUESDAY, May, here in the Elm City. in a melodious voice, sang, “A House is Not a Home.” SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 According to friends and supporters in attendance, John Legend’s “All Of Me” was sung by Mayor Harp’s “The second tower is coming down. the Karaoke Restaurant in downtown New Haven was Campaign Manager, Jason Bartlett. Pharrell Williams’ This is live!” I sat gripping the plush jumping that night. The food was good, the wings were “Happy” was sung by Al Lucas from the Board of arms of my recliner chair, my mouth scrumptious, and the crowd was happy, just as the Aldermanic Affairs. And, they say Jackie James, former a wide canyon, eyes staring incredu- Grammy and Emmy Award-winning song “Happy,” Democratic Town Committee Chair, brought the house lously. My breath was short and sung by the incomparable Pharrell Williams, goes. down with her duet. Treasurer Nappier noted that she shallow. A wave of terror gripped Sponsored by the Connecticut Black Democratic would definitely sing next time. Tons of fun and a great me.” Caucus, selected Democratic leaders sang hit songs that time was had by all. By Juanita Torrence-Thompson – 31 everyone enjoyed. A special guest appearance was made continues to page 25 POV_September_1_2014_POV_September_1_2014.qxd 8/27/2014 12:17 PM Page 2 african american point of view page two september 1, 2014 For a safer community for us all, experience matters. VOTE SEPTEMBER 9 brettvottero.com POV_September_1_2014_POV_September_1_2014.qxd 8/27/2014 12:17 PM Page 3 african american point of view page three september 1, 2014 COVER AN AFRICAN AMERICAN POINT OF VIEW VOTE! OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR COMPLAINTS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN Point of View 688 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01119 CONNECTICUT STATE TREASURER, DENISE NAPPIERCON Phone: (413) 796-1500 l Fax: (413) 796-6100 CON E-mail: [email protected] l Website: www.afampointofview.com Point of View is a monthly news journal with an African American orien- BUSINESS & FINANCE tation. It is distributed free to select locations in Hampden and Hampshire Business & Workforce Development......................................................10 counties and in Connecticut. Letters, articles and comments appearing in Financial Cents............................................................................................11 the newspaper reflect the opinions of the contributors and do not consti- Financially Yours ........................................................................................10 tute an endorsement by POV and are subject to editing. POV assumes no responsibility for photos, articles, letters, press releases or unsolicited CLASSIFIED..............................................................................................34 materials. Decisions as to the editing and publishing of material are based COMMUNITY on space availability and the discretion of the publisher and editor. Call to the Cause .......................................................................................15 Distribution locations are listed on our web site. POV assumes no finan- Community Focus ......................................................................................18, 23, 24 cial responsibility for failure to publish an advertisement, incorrect place- Community Focus-CT ...............................................................................22 ment or typographical errors in its publication. Advertisers are solely Community Information...........................................................................16, 24 responsible for the content of their advertising and claims and offers con- tained within their advertising. POV reserves the right to refuse advertis- Community Information-CT....................................................................25 ing for any reason. No portion of this publication may be reproduced with- Congratulations Corner.............................................................................18 out written permission. Events...........................................................................................................37 PUBLISHER: Frederick A. Hurst EDITOR: Marjorie J. Hurst Latin@ Groove...........................................................................................17 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: THIS ISSUE Leadership Pioneer Valley.........................................................................15 Black Sports International Melvin Wm. Bell, Editor Op Ed Orlando Ramos Business & Workforce Dev. Larry Martin Pen & Ink Brenda’s Child Political Happenings-New Haven ...........................................................25 TENTS Call to the Cause Kirk Smith Juanita Torrence-Thompson EDITORIAL TENTS Children’s Book Corner Terri Schlichenmeyer Political Happenings Arlene Davis-Rudd Education & Hope Gianna Allentuck Reading to Succeed Sally Fuller AF-AM Newsbits.......................................................................................4 Financial Cents Walter D. Woodgett Religious Point of View Rev. Dr. Atu White, Editor From the Publisher’s Desk (Continues from Cover)............................26 Financially Yours Samuel N. Wilson, Jr. School Comm. Happenings Denise Hurst Op Ed .........................................................................................................27 Health Matters Doris Harris, Editor Urban Gardening Zaida Govan Dr. Anika C. Thrower EDUCATION PRODUCTION Latin@ Groove Magdalena Gómez Education & Hope ....................................................................................8 Leadership Pioneer Valley Lora Wondolowski, Editor Artistic/Multimedia Dir. Marie Zanazanian Makalah Moore Distribution Manager Shawn Merriman Reading to Succeed ....................................................................................9 Life’s Challenges Dr. Sweets S. Wilson Marketing Director Marjorie J. Hurst School Committee Happenings ...............................................................8 Mama’s Boyz Jerry Craft Photographer Edward Cohen Op Ed Denise & Justin Hurst Website Designer Marie Zanazanian FEATURES Primary Election Candidate Pullout........................................................5-6 & 35-36 LOCATE OUR ADVERTISERS Book Review “Shameless Woman” by Magdalena Gómez.................17 Alden Baptist Church----------------------------------29 Jesus Christ
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