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This is a reminder to reserve your Sunday Morning rooms. November 2nd is Ad Cut-off; November 9th is Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. One Stop/Early Registration Deadline; November 26th Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Youth Church is Reservation Cut-off (rooms $79.00 plus tax). Visit our 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) website to register for Children’s Church Ministry. Send Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Ads for the souvenir book to: [email protected] or DEATHDEATH NOTICESNOTICES Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus [email protected]. In just over a year, we will celebrate (904) 764-5727 - Church a grand, almost unheard of, momentous occasion of 100 JOHNSON, Annie Max- Yrs Old. Let’s maintain the greatness, send your Ads JACKSONVILLE, FL ine, 87, died November Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church today. ALLEN, Willie Frank, 15, 2012. Sunday died November 12, 2012. Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. JORDAN, John Aaron, EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE ANNUAL CHRIST- ARNOLD, Shevery Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. 89, died November 12, Wednesday MAS CONCERT, featuring the EWC Concert Choir. Thomas Buddy, 89, died “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. 2012. November 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Milne Auditorium, November 17, 2012. “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. 1658 Kings Rd. the Choir will present a concert theme JUNIOUS, Blanch White, BAGGS, Mary Everlean, 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. “Sing Noel.” Music from all genres will be performed, died November 14, 2012. Friday died November 13, 2012. including works from Mozart and Christmas Spirituals LUNDY, Grace Marie, Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. BARCLIFT, Marvin, Sr., and Gospels. Seat is limited. For more information, call died November 8, 2012. 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 82, died November 18, Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. 904-470-8050. KAUFFMAN, William 2012. A., 92, died November 16, GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH Celebrate the Christmas season as Aircadia Marketing BIRT, Gloria, died No- 2012. “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” presents “A Motown Christmas” featuring past and vember 12, 2012. Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor MATTOX, William A., present members of The Temptations, The Miracles and BLANKENSHIP, James Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 died November 12, 2012. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 The Contours performing as The Motown Experience. Jim Harvey, 63, died No- Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 McQUEEN, Herman, Jr., The Family oriented event will be held at the new Jekyll vember 16, 2012. died November 12, 2012. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Island Convention Center, Saturday, November 24th at BOATWRIGHT, Don- Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. MILES, Patricia Pat 8:15 p.m. and complements the Annual Jekyll Island tavies, 34, died November Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies. Thies, 67, died November Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. 8, 2012. 18, 2012. BROWN, Inez, 66, died “Email: [email protected] HAVEN HOSPICE is hosting a grief and loss support MILLER, Lavinia Grace, Website: Greaterelbethel.org November 10, 2012. group on November 26 at Allegro of Fleming Island at 60, died November 15, BRYAN, James C., Sr., SR 24 at 5th Street in Cedar Key. The event will be from 2012. died November 11, 2012. Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 3-4 p.m. For more information, contact the local office MORENE, Lance Van 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 CHRISTOPHER, Annie, at 352-493-2333. Domingus, died Novem- Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 died November 14, 2012. ber 9, 2012. Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor HURTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN COLLINS, William Scott ~ Worship Service ~ PACKHAM, Marjorie Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. CRIME, INC., presents Community Unity Fellowship Scotty, 39, died November Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. Breakfast & Fundraiser. Help us to heal and comfort Young, 85, died Novem- Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. 13, 2012. Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon ber 15, 2012. Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. families when violence has touched. NO MORE SI- COLLINSWORTH, Mrs. Deedra Hardrick PARSON, Ralph, died LENCE! STOP THE VIOLENCE! 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Ballot ini- "My Brother the Serial Killer" claims Glen Rogers, who is currently on death row tiatives promoting equality were passed in several key states and Minnesota’s attempt for another murder, is responsible for the 1994 deaths of Nicole Simpson and her to restrict voting rights was struck down. An NAACP swing state poll conducted in friend Ron Goldman. the days leading up to the election showed that African Americans were engaged on The documentary, which aied November 21 on Investigation Discovery, did not these issues, and offered a snapshot of the black electorate at this point in history. include an interview with Rogers' himself, but prominently features interviews with The NAACP’s polling found that a majority of African Americans support the Dream Rogers' brother Clay. Act and marriage equality, both of which passed in Maryland on Election Night. The The Daily Mail reports that Rogers confessed to the Brown-Goldman killings after data revealed majority support for marriage equality measures. Fifty percent of he was already in jail for the 1995 murders of Tina Marie Cribbs in Tampa and African American voters favor a constitutional right to marry, with 40% opposing it. Sandra Gallagher in Los Angeles. He is also suspected of killing at least 10 others Ninety-three percent of respondents favor the Dream Act, which allows undocumented and once claimed he had murdered 70 people. youth to seek U.S. citizenship (71% strongly, 21% somewhat). Rogers reportedly provided receipts to cops that show he was working as a house- The poll, which interviewed 1,600 African American voters in Ohio, Virginia, Florida painter in Los Angeles in 1994 when Brown was murdered. The documentary claims and Georgia also suggested that, despite their very high support for the Democratic he told family members that he was working for Simpson and that he said she was Party with President Obama at the helm, African Americans could be convinced to rich and he was going to "take her down." vote for a Republican candidate. Only 47% of respondents were “very enthusiastic” Rogers also provided a "detailed account" of the Goldman-Brown Simpson slay- for the next Democrat candidate following President Obama and 15% are unsure of ings to criminal profiler Anthony Meoli, according to the documentary. how enthusiastic they will be in 2016. Moreover, 14% percent of African Americans Cincinnati.com reports that Rogers also knew O.J. Simpson who paid the killer to said they are more likely to vote for a Republican in the future if the candidate has civil steal a pair of earrings from Nicole Simpson's house, according to Rogers. rights issues on his or her agenda. That's why, the documentary posits, Simpson never floated Rogers as a possible cul- “This data reveals opportunities for the GOP to improve its relationship with our prit to investigators since he didn't want his own dealings with Rogers exposed. community. It suggests that the Democratic Party should not assume it will see the Rogers was apprehended after his family tipped off investigators to his where- 2008 and 2012 levels of Black turnout in 2016,” said Benjamin Todd Jealous, abouts. Clay Rogers explains his decision to do so in the documentary. President and CEO of the NAACP. "I wasn't turning in my brother," He said. "I was turning in a serial killer." Jobs and the economy topped the list of most important issues to African American voters, earning the vote of 60% of respondents. Ninety-five percent of respondents believe the federal government should engage in job creation opportunities for all Americans. Respondents also believe that the federal government has a role to play Kv‚u"Nkvvng"Oggejkg in education (95%), health care (96%), and job creation (96%). However, support for the federal government is not support for government depend- Little Meechie was spending the weekend ency. Eighty-one percent of respondents believe that success depends on self-reliance with his grandparents after a particular and determination, while only 14% disagree. trying week in kindergarten. His grand- “This poll paints a picture of how African American interests fit into our new political mother decided to take him to the park on calculus,” said Marvin Randolph, NAACP’s Sr. Vice President for Campaigns. Saturday morning. Seems like all the flowers had bloomed overnight and This calculus includes an African American voting bloc that made up more than 13% everything was beautiful. His grandmoth- of the voting electorate for the last two presidential elections, according to national er said, “Little Meechie, doesn’t it look exit polls. The NAACP helped encourage this high turnout by registering more than like an artist painted this scenery? Did 432,000 new voters and educating and activating 1.2 million voters – both historic you know God painted this just for you?” highs for the Association. Little Meechie said, “Yes, God did it!!!.... “This data underscores the decisive role our community played in key battleground and he did it all left-handed too Grandma.” states,” said Jealous. “People have said traditional America has died. In actuality, the real This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him, “What America, full of diverse opinions and values, has now risen. That real makes you so sure God did this with his left hand?” America is what our nation was built upon.” “Well,” Lil Meechie said, “We learned at Sunday School last week Complete polling results are found online at that Jesus sits on God’s right hand! http://www.naacp.org/blog/entry/naacp-battleground-poll-results PAGE 4 THE STAR NOVEMBER 24, 2012 Talk of the Town!
E kaabo (eh-kah-bow).Welcome. and AIDS, Intervention Services, Prevention, etc.; drug free workplace services; and River Region by Frances Bradley University, a comprehensive online learning re- Volume Burks, Photographer source for health and human services organizations. The elegant affair also heralded incoming Chair- River Region Human Services recently celebrated person of the Board of Directors, Esmin Master, its 40th year improving the quality of life in the who gracefully accepted the gavel of office from Jacksonville community at its annual fundraiser and outgoing Chairperson, Richard Danford, Ph.D., dinner at the Jacksonville Omni Hotel. In addition to Duval County, the private non-profit organization President of the Jacksonville Urban League. The provides a comprehensive array of substance abuse new Board of Directors was sworn in by Judge prevention, intervention, and treatment services for Brian J. Davis, Sr. residents of Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St. John's River Regions is supported by government con- counties. tracts, grants, corporate sponsors, and individual A few of the services provided by River Region are: the Speakers’ Bureau, which consists of staff donors. To learn more visit their website at rrhs.org. professionals who are available to speak about Sub- Photos courtesy of Marietta LeBlanc, Marketing River Region CEO, Dr. Tiffany Galvin-Green with Judge Brian stance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment, HIV Director, River Region Human Services. Davis, who swore-in the new officers of the Board of Directors.
Esmin Master, incoming Chairperson, Childhood friends, Marietta LeBlanc, River Regions Board of Directors, accepts the gavel Director of Marketing with brother Louis LeBlanc from outgoing Chairperson, Dr. (left) and Judge Brian Davis Richard Danford. NOVEMBER 24, 2012 THE STAR PAGE 5 PAGE 6 THE STAR NOVEMBER 24, 2012 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star
As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area.
Police Stops iPhone Burglary Spree the man from also stealing them. ity. The driver was identified as 26-year-old Dermar Okealo The man left the store and got into Hamilton and his passenger was 20-year-old Kriston Two men were arrested for a black Infinity G37 and left the Kayson Douglas. Hamilton was arrested for possession of an iPhone burglary spree which area. marijuana and Douglas was taken into custody on an out- was finally stopped by police. At 3 p.m., Police re- standing warrant. When deputies searched the car they Employees told them a sponded to another AT&T store in found five iPhones and the clothing Douglas was wearing man came in wearing a Miami Heat reference to an attempted theft of at all three AT&T stores. Two of the phones matched IMEI sweatshirt, khaki shorts, black iPhones. The employees were (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) numbers Nike shoes, and a Chicago Bulls alerted by police about a suspect that were stolen from one of the stores. hat. He then grabbed two iPhone Dermar Hamilton going around and stealing iPhones Douglas told detectives he had gotten a ride to dif- 4S models and fled the store. The and were given a description. Employees observed the black ferent cities with a friend and had sex with a prostitute in Kriston Douglas value of the two phones was said to Infinity entering the parking lot and removed specific her home. After that, he said he was walking and looking be up to $1,300. An alert was sent to all AT&T stores in the iPhones from their display. A man wearing clothing that for a ride home. He said he saw the AT&T store and decided area. A short time later, there was an attempted theft from matched the description approached the front door and em- to steal the iPhones. He further said he was arrested for another AT&T store. The description of the suspect given ployees prevented him from entering. The suspect then ran stealing cell phones from a Sprint store and needed the by the employees matched that of the suspect from the other away and got back into the Infinity and left. money for his court fees. Douglas remains in jail on $15,000 AT&T store. They blocked the phones on display to prevent At 3:32 p.m. police made a traffic stop on the Infin- bond.
Three Arrested After Pulling out Guns and Trying to Rob Two Juveniles
Police made three arrests involving an armed robbery on a 16 and 17-year-old. The armed robbery was said to have occurred around 8 a.m. and the two juve- nile victims, ages 16 and 17, did not report the incident to police until 5 p.m. the next day. They said that they were robbed at gunpoint by three known suspects, Christopher Vontrell Bing, 19, Brad Marlon Percival, 18, and Alex Francisco Ocampos, 17. from a school. One of the boys was struck in the head with a gun. The teens said they were in fear for their safety after being threatened on the school campus. The victims told detectives the suspects displayed firearms and attempted to rob them by telling them to empty their pockets. The boys told the robbers they did not Christopher Bing have anything valuable except for their cell phones. Ocampos then struck one of the boys in the back of his head with his gun. The three walked away after they found out that the victims didn’t have money. Detectives located and arrested Bing, Percival and Ocampos three laters. Per- vival is being charged with robbery with a firearm, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon on $50,000 bond. This is his second booking. Bing was charged with robbery on $20,000 bond. This is his 11th booking. Ocampos was charged with robbery with a firearm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He was then sent to the Depart- ment of Juvenile Justice center for 21 days. Detectives are continuing their investigation Brad Percival into the armed robbery. MISSING CHILDREN Your Safety
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It’s that time of the year when everybody is celebrating and busy shopping, spending time with family, and going to all types of places. While this all sounds great and what is to be expected during the holidays, this is also the time when criminals may look for opportunities. We might be so busy and having too much fun that we might end up making it easier for them. Be alert and keep these things in mind: Name: Myra Raquel Cul- Name: Christ Lucas Name: Keneedra Name: Daviona Odasha liver Age: 17 Shawniquita McKnight Saulsberry Shopping: Age: 15 Weight: 120 lbs Age:16 Age: 17 • When shopping, lock your car doors and roll up your windows. Weight: 110 lbs Last seen: 11/08/12 Weight: 136 lbs Weight: 145 lbs • Limit the amount of cash you carry. If possible, pay for your purchases with a Last seen: 11/08/12 Last seen: 10/02/12 Last seen: 11/12/12 credit or debit card. ON THE LOOKOUT • Limit the amount of jewelry you wear. • Keep your purse close to your body and your wallet in an inside jacket pocket if possible. Man Steals Body Spray and Cookies • Place all packages in your trunk so they are not visible to individuals walking close to your vehicle. At 3:40 a.m., police were dispatched to the Dollar General • Remember where you parked your vehicle and have your car keys in hand when store in reference to an audible alarm. Investigation re- approaching your vehicle. vealed that an unknown suspect smashed the glass front • Don’t leave cell phones, purses or other items in your parked car where they can door with a cinder block, entered the business and stole four be seen. cans of Axe Body Spray before fleeing the scene. The same suspect is seen on surveillance cameras at the nearby Fam- When using ATM machines: ily Dollar Store on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 11:00 • Use one in a populated area and pay constant attention to your surroundings. p.m., using the same method to steal a pack of Soft Batch • If possible go during daylight hours. Cookies. • If anyone is lurking near the machine, pass it up and find another. • Remember to retrieve your credit/debit card after transaction. Anyone with any information about the identity or location of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866- At Home: 845-TIPS or email at [email protected]. You • Be cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave your home. will remain anonymous and receive a possible reward if • Don’t display gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway. your tip leads to an arrest. • Leave a light or a television on when away from home so it seems the home is oc- cupied. • Be wary of strangers coming to your door asking for charitable donations. MOST WANTED • Do not leave boxes from gifts outside for the trash collector. Take them to a dump- ster so that your house is not targeted by thieves that are looking for homes that have just bought new appliances, etc.
On Vacation: • Before you leave, try contacting the police with the dates of departure and return. They might be able to help you and they can periodically send patrol cars to check your area while you are gone. • Notify the post office to hold your mail or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your Name: Dennis Name: Darryl Name: Shanterica J. mail daily. Aviles Baker Battle • Have a neighbor pick up your newspaper each day. Offense: Felony Offense: Aggra- Offense: Traffic in • Make arrangements to have your grass cut and watered while you are gone. Flee/Elude Law En- vated Battery In- Stolen Property • Move valuables so that they cannot be seen from windows. forcement Officer tended Harm • Have someone pick up flyers and circulars from your doorway. • Leave your number with a trusted neighbor so that they may contact you should anything be suspicious.
Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward. THE STAR
Jacksonville Page 7 Florida LOCAL NOVEMBER 24, 2012 Jacksonville’s 47th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Focuses on People, Power and Voting By Cheryl Gonzalez in the drive along State Road 202, commonly called “JTB,” and the Photos by Frank M. Powell III Dames Point Bridge. Before becoming popular, they were known as “the road to nowhere” and “the bridge to nowhere,” respectively. Since being built millions have traveled these corridors at a tremen- By the time NAACP national president and chief executive dous savings when compared to their cost to build and their present officer Benjamin Todd Jealous began speaking to an audience of over value. 500 attendees at the Prime Osborn III Center on Thurs., Nov. 1, people Other award recipients were: Ronald Belton, the City’s Chief were primed and ready to hear what he had to say. Financial Officer, who received The Rutledge H. Pearson Civil Rights The 47th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner presented by Award; Susan Carmichael, urban missionary, St. Mary’s Episcopal the NAACP – Jacksonville Branch at the Prime Osborn Center on Church, and Ju’coby Pittman-Peele, president and chief executive of- Thurs., Nov. 1 began on time at 7 p.m.; yet, whispers abound on ficer, Clara White Mission, Inc., who each received The Sallye B. whether the stalwart national president was truly speaking because he Mathis Community Service Award; Patricia Willis, educator and ad- neither sat at the dais, nor was visible until he approached the podium ministrator for Duval Schools, NAACP Education Achievement nearly two hours after the event began. Award; Romneta G. Porter, career nurse now entrepreneur, NAACP However, there was plenty going on before NAACP National Health Achievement Award; and the following National Achievement Keynote Speaker Jealous NAACP National Pres- President Jealous spoke on the event’s theme, “NAACP: Your Power, Scholarship Award recipients: Olivia Schmid, Douglas Anderson ident and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Todd Your Decision – VOTE!” School of the Arts; Alexandria Pinnix, Paxon School for Advanced Jealous Event Chair Rodney Hurst presided by introducing a number Studies; and Kenya Gordon and Ryan Greene, Stanton College of program participants known by the community and a new corporate Preparatory School. executive. Elder Lee Harris, pastor, Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist After the NAACP life membership appeal by Dinner Awards Church, gave the invocation; Sheila Williams, executive committee Committee Member Dr. Susan Ruffin, and another musical selection, member, Jacksonville Branch NAACP, welcomed the crowd; Patrick the patient audience stood to welcome Keynote Speaker Jealous. “Pat” Geraghty, president and chief executive officer, Florida Blue He emphasized that “everyone benefitted when lynch-mob (platinum sponsor), greeted everyone, as did The Honorable Corrine justice ended.” He told very attentive listeners to never allow anyone Brown, United States House of Representatives, District 3. Jack- to build a wall between them and the American dream with a warning sonville Mayor Alvin Brown also gave greetings. that “history is moving two ways at once for us this time.” NAACP Next was the musical selection, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” President Jealous said that “we got what we fought for, but lost what led by Dr. Pamela Davis. Written by Jacksonville son James Weldon we had.” He urged everyone to move forward with the vote and to re- Johnson and lauded as the Negro National Anthem, the song added a member their history as instruction on “how to fight the battle.” beam of pride to those born here. In addition to Platinum Sponsor Florida Blue and Speaker During dinner, local NAACP Branch President Isaiah Rumlin Sponsor Wayne Hogan, Esquire; other sponsors were: Jacksonville Congresswoman Corrine Brown received the gave a message and inspired the crowd with this year’s award recip- Transportation Authority (Gold ); Bank of America, Duval Teachers President's Lifetime Achievement Award and ients. The Honorable Corrine Brown received the President’s Life- United, he Honorable Corrine Brown; Rayonier and Shands Jack- NAACP Branch President Isaiah Rumlin time Achievement Award, which was co-presented by Atty. Wayne sonville (Silver); and A.B. Coleman, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Hogan of Terrell Hogan Law Firm, (speaker sponsor), who stated, Riverfront, Pajcic & Pajcic PA, Spohrer and Dodd Trial Attorneys, “Credit belongs to the one who is in the arena,” as he introduced her. The Haskell and Wells Fargo (Bronze Sponsors). In accepting her award, the Congresswoman quipped, “They are try- Among the throng of attendees were dignitaries, elected and ing to take us out! There is a storm out there and I am not telling you appointed officials, candidates running for office, church leaders, about the weather.” sorority and fraternity members, educators in local schools and uni- Jacksonville Transportation Authority Executive Director versities, corporate representatives, small business owners and com- Michael Blaylock, received the President’s Award of Excellence, and munity based organizations. was lauded as a man of vision and courage who was not afraid to plan With the spellbinding speech, excellent food, and cama- ahead for the transportation needs of this community in the face of raderie, only about a dozen people hurriedly left before the three-plus- doubt by many constituents. Blaylock’s legacy will forever be etched hour event ended.
Ronald Belton the City's Chief Financial Officer, who received The Rutledge H. Pearson Civil Rights Award 2012, Michael Blaylock, received the President's Award of Excellence, Congresswoman Corrine Brown received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Branch President Isaiah Rum- lin 10 year Mayor of The City of Jacksonville Alvin Brown, and Keynote Speaker NAACP National President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Todd Jealous
Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc PAGE 8 THE STAR NOVEMBER 24, 2012 Youth News
7 Year Old Rewarded For Raising Cancer Awareness By Toddlers & Tiaras
Corrected Story outfit of choice winner for her category, named one of the little princesses and by raising over Featured Pageant Director $500, she received a six foot trophy, crown and awards, recognizing her as an In The Pink The Ambassador Agency cancer awareness Court Queen. The top honors of the day went to the two Ambassadors who raised the most money for the foundation. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - At seven years old, Alejandra Stack has gone from honor roll gifted scholar and Student of the Month, to a ray of hope when it comes to cancer awareness. Born in the Bahamas, which has one of the highest rates of cancer per capita, the youngster asked her mother to enter a fundraiser to bring about cancer awareness after a relative and family friend both lost their battles. The fundraiser turned out to be the In The Pink pageant in Atlanta, Georgia that has a little star quality attached. The pageant’s director Monica Daniels has been featured on TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras, and has had stars such as Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson come through her pageants. With the proceeds of the pageant going towards the Susan G. Komen Foundation which seeks a cure for cancer among other things, Allie was allowed to enter the natural pag- eant. “She was very curious about cancer because she walked in on me crying over two losses in September,” says Allie’s mother, Caribbean-born Atlanta-based media personality, Arthia Nixon. “Both women were single moms and living in a single parent household, she asked me what would happen if I died of cancer because at school, she learned that cancer can run in the family. I lost an uncle in his 20’s to prostate cancer and cousins and aunts have died or been diagnosed. I also lost a friend at 17 to osteogenicscarcoma, which is bone marrow cancer and something she actually knows about because one of her first coaches in gymnastics has a daughter who was diagnosed at Allie’s age, who is now in remission. Allie is preparing to compete as a gymnast and so she realized how hard it would be if she ended up being too sick to do something she loved or even lost a leg because she knows a someone who wanted gymnastics who is now a survivor and still just a kid.” That little survivor, Tenia Cash ‘walked’ with Alejandra during the In The Pink Cancer Awareness Pageant in Atlanta, Georgia last month. “I pasted a picture of Tenia on my bag to show that kids have cancer too,” ex- plained Allie. “Then I wrote the names of all the people who donated funds and the people who asked me to write the names of people they knew who had cancer and the ages of those who died. It was a lot of fun to be in the pageant and it wasn’t about beauty it was about a cause.” Allie and Skylar Allie was awarded In The Pink Wear Ms, Monica and Allie NOVEMBER 24, 2012 THE STAR PAGE 9
COLLEGE NFL Announces WR Justin Blackmon SPORTS As One Of The Nominees For Pepsi NEWS Max NFL Rookie of the Week BETHUNE-COOKMAN TAKES FAMU 21-16 AT CITRUS BOWL ORLANDO: The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats clawed their way to a 21-16 victory when they faced off against archrival Florida A&M Rattlers in the Florida Classic at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando last weekend. This is now the seventh consecutive game the Wildcats have won. This also marked the third time the Wildcats beat the Rattlers consecutively since 1925. According to sports history, the Wildcats performed their three-peat in 1970-80 and again from 2002-2004. Players who emerged as major factors to the win included Quinten Williams who threw 120 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 86 yards for the Wildcats (9-2, 8-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Wide receiver Justin Blackmon of the A closer look at the finalists: Isidore Jackson also scored on a 34-yard run with 3:13 Jacksonville Jaguars, cornerback Alfonzo Dennard of •Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon caught remaining in the third quarter taking BCU to 14-10. the New England Patriots, quarterback Robert Griffin seven passes for 236 yards and one touchdown in the Andronicus Lovette converted a fourth-and-3 at the III of the Washington Redskins, wide receiver T.Y. Jaguars’ 43-37 overtime loss to the Houston Texans. FAMU 11 with an 8-yard gain before scoring from 1 Hilton of the Indianapolis Colts and running back Doug •New England Patriots CB Alfonzo Dennard recorded yard out. Martin of the Washington Redskins are the finalists for four tackles as well as intercepting one pass and return- At the end of the day, Jackson was named MVP Pepsi Max NFL Rookie Of The Week honors for games ing it 87 yards for a score in the Patriots’ 59-24 win for BCU after rushing for 77 yards on 13 carries and played on November 15-19, the NFL announced. over the Indianapolis Colts. catching three passes for 41 yards. After the regular season, five players will be •Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III complet- A point to note was the stands were not as full nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year ed 14 of 15 passes and four touchdowns, finishing his as they usually are with attendance reported as being honors. Fans can vote for the winner on day with a 158.3 passer rating. Griffin III also picked 32,317, the lowest since 1993. An obvious reason for NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. up 84 yards on the ground as the Redskins beat the the low numbers were attributed to the absence of the The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be Philadelphia Eagles 31-6. of the highly anticipated FAMU band which is still announced at the second annual “NFL Honors” awards •Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton caught six passes serving suspension following the death of drum major show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the Colts’ 59-24 Robert Champion at the same venue last year. Prior to night before Super Bowl XLVII. loss to the New England Patriots. kick-off, players and attendees took part in a moment This is Pepsi’s eleventh year as the official soft •Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin gained 138 of silence to remember the fallen student. drink sponsor of the NFL and the eleventh year that yards on 24 carries in the Buccaneers’ 27-21 overtime Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and win against the Carolina Panthers. Former WNBA Star NFL Rookie of the Year awards. and Olympian Over 500 Beauties Unleash Their Surrenders To Altanta Inner Beast To Land A Spot On Cops After Attacking Ex-Teammate/Lover Atlanta Lingerie Football Team
By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star
ATLANTA: Former Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw (right) surren- dered to Atlanta cops shortly after being accused of shooting into a Range Rover after smashing out some windows with a baseball bat on Tuesday. Holdsclaw, 34 had attempted to attack Tulsa Shock player Jennifer Lacy, 29. Holdsclaw and Lacy Ericka Smith (pictured in unifom inset) speaks to The Star’s Arthia Nixon at the Atlanta Steam both played on the Atlanta Dream team in 2009. The women’s lingerie league football tryouts in Union City. two were involved in a relationship. By ARTHIA NIXON Holdsclaw was arrested and held on $100,000 Florida/Georgia Star bond. Her charges include two counts of aggravated ATLANTA: Are you ready for some football? We hit the field recently to see who made the cut when the assault, two counts of criminal damage to property and Lingerie Football League’s Atlanta Steam sought beauties with brawn for their team. The recruiters were hot to trot, one count of possession of a firearm during the com- scouting women to help them score the points on the field. mission of a felony East coast eye candy, Ericka Smith of the Seattle Mist was quick to let us know that it takes more than good The gun used was a 9mm. According to reports, looks to be considered a team member. There actually is a whole lot of athleticism attached to it. Lacy was working out in a church gym when “They need to know the overall basics in football,” she advised. “Just come in shape, aggressive… We really approached Holdsclaw. Holdsclaw allegedly followed want girls who are giving it one hundred per cent and giving it their all. Just don’t let up.” Lacy in another vehicle and when she drove to a “We do look cute but it is full tackle football,” says Ericka who plays in a bra and boyshort uniform. “We friend’s house and pulled over, that’s when the attack have the shoulder pads, elbow and knee pads. We do hit girls and we don’t take none of that powder puff. I usually occurred. Both women were uninjured in the incident. tell people come to a game to see what we’re about and usually they’ll start with how beautiful we look but they leave talking about the level of football we play.” PAGE 10 THE STAR NOVEMBER 24, 2012 ~ OPINION ~ The Other Side of Jacksonville The Florida Star was asked by some Jacksonville citizens to allow some views to be presented weekly. We have agreed to do so with the understanding that the articles written would not promote violence or hate. Let it be known that the views and opinions expressed are not those of The Florida Star owner or staff. The articles are being accepted because some writers and readders feel their feelings and fears are not being heard.
What you did not know about Duval County Voting churches. The Supervisor of Elections moved precincts into private gated communities, 91 Never forget the long lines to vote in 2012. Never forget the 27,000 votes not counted in precincts in white churches, and elimination of numerous precincts in the black community. the 2000 Presidential election in Duval County. Never forget most of all that “power will not Here is the problem; if it is not intentional, it looks suspicious. You think it went smooth on concede, it must be taken.” The picture below from Univision, ABC News affiliate, really elections day? I suggest you ask those who stood in long lines, machine malfunctions, an ex- shows that power can be taken by voting, if you just stay in line. What you did not know is cessively long ballot and a change in voter laws. If it is not intentional, it looks intentional that that Duval County had it’s long lines and issues that begin in the Supervisor of Elections office voter suppression and oppression was legislated into law and our Supervisor of Elections’ office long before we arrived at the polls to vote. played its role in the process. Say what you may, if it looks like a duck, and it quack like a The lines you see here are in South Florida, but did you see the long lines at Edward Waters duck, it is a duck. If it look like voter suppression tactics were taking place and the lines looked College Schell Sweet Community Center? It was a newly formed Super Site. What you did like it supported the suppression, then it is voter suppression. Florida as a whole and Duval not know about is that Duval County claims it was about budget changes that caused these County should be ashamed of the way this took place. problems. It was not about a budget change, it was about the Republican Party mean spir- It is time for a constitution amendment for voter uniformity, protections, and rights in the ited legislative body.Theymade every effortthey could to suppress voter participation in Duval State of Florida. The Federal voting rights County and the State of Florida. Our own Supervisor of Elections was told we would have acts does not seem to be sufficient for Florida problems. The Federal Courts in Duval County was told we would have problems and one said as Florida continue to legislate “New Jim we would not have problems and the courts said, “let’s wait and see.” The same federal court Crow” laws to keep people from exercising in 2004 agreed that we needed early voting sites and the then newly elected Supervisor of Elec- their rights to vote in the State of Florida. We tions Jerry Holland agreed that our 14 day system was the right way to go. What you do not salute those who stood in the long lines to ex- know about Duval Count voting is that the first “hanging chad” issues occurred in 1876 and ercise their right to vote and defied evil to se- Florida has had issues with voting every since the end of Reconstruction. cure good. What they intended for evil, God Our current Supervisor of Elections appears very accommodating, but he changed all of the meant for good. Now, get ready for 2014 and voting precinct numbers. He stated the City Council members approved of all of his changes let your voices be heard. This is what you (specifically) in the African American communities that included removing precincts out of did not know about voting in Duval County. 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