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Vet Moves After Racist Threats Over Volume 30 No. 4 Jacksonville, Florida December 1-7, 2016 Uproar About Chili’s Meal Denial Ernest Walker, a Black U.S. Army veteran, was denied a meal at Chili’s Gun Sales Among People of Color See Increase on Veterans Day. Chili’s, like many restaurants around the country, An increase in violent incidents amount of minority customers they offers free meals to vets on Veteran’s Day, but at this particular Chili’s directed at people of color since the have received. “They thought restaurant in Cedar Hill, Texas, the manager decided not to serve the presidential election has spurred an Trump won’t win,” said Earl Curtis, American serviceman questioning his authenticity as a vet. increase in gun purchases among owner of the Blue Ridge Arsenal in Since the incident, Chili’s has removed the manager and released a African-Americans. Chantilly, Virginia. He says most of public statement of apology. Gun store owners told NBC his customers are first-time shoot- Now, Walker says things have gotten worse for his family. The Army News, the number of Black and ers looking to get a handgun to pro- vet has received multiple death threats, unsolicited mail, and had to minority customers they’ve seen tect themselves from “race riots and move out of his house to ensure his family’s safety. Despite the support, has quadrupled since the election. being attacked by racists.” Walker said, “There are still those who questioned my service almost In addition, Black gun groups are There has also been an increase in like the birth certificate of the President – you show it and it’s still not reporting double the normal num- Black gun owner groups, led by good enough.” ber of attendees at their meetings. African-American women. They Reports say that there were 2.3 have reported receiving an skyrock- Ben Carson Offered Position in million FBI background checks for eting number of emails all over the gun sales in October, an all-time country from concerned minorities Trump Cabinet as HUD Secretary high. November is projected to be looking to learn more about gun So far he is the only person of color recognized as a candidate even higher. Although gun compa- safety, training, and firearm access. Retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate nies saw an increase before the Philip Smith, founder of the Ben Carson has been formally offered the position of secretary of election — based on fears a Hillary National African American Gun Housing and Urban Development by President-elect Donald Trump. Clinton triumph would increase Association says the racial climate A 1950s era photo portrays a Black family protecting themselves. Decades That’s according to a person familiar with the offer who spoke to the firearm sales— shares in gun com- that has emerged around Donald later, people of color more than ever are sensing a meed to arm themselves. Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the person was panies surprisingly decreased as Trump’s presidential victory has not authorized to discuss the deliberations publicly. much as 20 percent after Trump’s been reported to the Southern reporting harassment. created a new type of cautiousness. Carson had previously said he was not interested in serving in Trump’s win. Poverty Law Center since Gun store owners are saying that “Most folks are pretty nervous administration. Trump’s victory has ignited more November 8, and LGBT hotlines although sales are increasing over- about what kind of America we’re But his business manager Armstrong Williams says Carson has always public displays of racism. More are at an “all-time peak” in calls all, they are surprised by the going to see over the next 5-10 maintained he’d be open to considering a senior role in the administra- than 700 instances have already years,” he said. tion if Trump convinced him there was no one else for the job. Williams says Carson was especially intrigued by the HUD position The Future Of after being floated as a potential secretary of education or health and human services. Black Lives Carson, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination, has no Matter Under experience running a large organization nor does he have any back- ground in housing policy. He has reportedly said in the past that he did President Trump not consider himself qualified for a cabinet position, but with this new by Carlisle Larsen offer he says he will consider it. Since its earliest days, the Black Lives Matter movement Alleged AME Church Killer to Be has been a lightning rod throughout the country and in His Own Lawyer in Murder Trial the media. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled this week that It was born out of the acquittal Dylann Storm Roof, the white supremacist who is charged with mur- of George Zimmerman in the dering nine black parishioners during Bible study last year in a 2012 killing of the unarmed, Charleston, S.C., AME church, can act as his own lawyer in a case that African-American teenager, he faces the death penalty. He had previously filed a motion asking if Trayvon Martin, in Florida and could act as his own counsel. grew in response to high-profile Other lawyers will sit with Roof at the defense table, but he will “call deaths of black men and women the shots,” said Charles W. Hall, a member of the public affairs office of at the hands of police. It has the Administrative Office of the Courts in Washington D.C.. been a rallying cry for its sup- Federal prosecutors have charged Roof with the Hate Crimes Act porters from all ethnic back- Resulting in Death, the Hate Crimes Act Involving an Attempt to Kill, grounds who'd like to see police Obstruction of Exercise of Religion Resulting in Death, Obstruction of and others held accountable for Exercise of Religion Involving an Attempt to Kill and Use of a the treatment of the black com- Dangerous Weapon and Use of a Firearm to Commit Murder During munity in the United States. and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, according to the 15-page indict- But Black Lives Matter has ment. He has plead not guilty. also had a fair amount of criti- In addition, he faces state murder charges bought by South Carolina, Jacksonville in Top 10 for cism leveled at it by its detrac- which also is seeking the death penalty. That trial is scheduled to begin tors who see the organization as in January. divisive and anti-law enforce- Roof, 22, said he killed the churchgoers to incite a race war. The pis- Riskiest Place to Contract HIV ment. tol was loaded with eight magazines of hollow-point bullets. HIV continues to affect 1.2 million Americans Prevention to create a new map showing where the Throughout the 2016 presiden- across the country, and Jacksonville is in the top 10 of risk of becoming infected with HIV is greatest in the tial election, the movement per- Bullies Assault Child, Tell Him to cities with the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses. United States. sisted in the face of the racist, Nine of those 10 cities are in the South, with Baton The “America's Riskiest Places” list was released anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, ‘Go Back to the Cotton Farm’ Rouge, Miami and New Orleans topping the list. this week by GetTested.com. The site included cities anti-Immigrant and anti-LQBT Jacksonville was ranked No. 9, Orlando was fifth and with a population of 50,000 people or more, infection language that became wide- Jordan Jackson, 8, suffered a fractured arm and Atlanta was No. 7. rates reflect per 100,000 population, and include data spread throughout the presi- concussion while defending himself and his The city's were pinpointed using publicly available from surrounding counties. dential campaign. And fairly or younger sister from racist bullies on a school data from the Centers for Disease Control and not, much of the finger-pointing playground in Geismar, Louisiana, the Weekly Continued on page 2 Citizen reports. The boy’s mother, Alana Jackson, said the inci- dent happened on Nov. 14 after school hours at When Black Mental Health Hits Mainstream: Kanye Spanish Lake Primary School. Jordan and J’Niaha, his 4-year-old sister, were waiting for Jackson to pick them up. An elementary school-aged White boy was throwing mulch at J’Niaha. West Needs Help But Odds Are He Will Never Get It When Jordan intervened, another bully told him that he needs “to go By Julianne Malveaux sleep-deprived and stressed. Some face. We are more likely than hear him. Instead, he had a chal- back to the cotton farm.” Jordan told him that was racist. One of the Kanye West is melting down. He say it is more. His mother, Dr. Whites to experience mental health lenging concert schedule, a sched- boy’s 13-year-old brother pushed Jordan to the ground repeatedly and didn’t perform to expectations at Donda West, died in November challenges, but far less likely than ule that would have brought him body slammed him. A fifth-grade bystander witnessed the incident and two concert dates, declaring, at one, 2007. Nine years later, is he espe- Whites to seek help. We minimize millions of dollars. Cancelling the walked Jordan and J’Niaha to safety. that he would have voted for cially vulnerable to outbursts and mental health challenges, laughing schedule may have saved his health, The Citizen said there were no adult witnesses. However, a surveil- Donald Trump for President and erratic behavior on that anniver- and calling those who are chal- but it has cost him millions of dol- lance video is available. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office told the generating boos for his statement. sary? In any case, even as many of lenged crazy and cray-cray (I con- lars. Imagine the pressure he must news outlet that an investigation is underway. In a subsequent concert he per- us have admired Kanye West as a fess, I do this from time to time). have felt; he might have thought, The principal apologized but told Jackson that formed just a couple of songs, and boldly audacious entertainer, we are We don’t respond to their very pub- “Can I go on and save the day? the school is not liable because the incident hap- abruptly ended a performance that also concerned about his very pub- lic cry for help. Yes, Kanye West Must I step aside and take a hit?” pened after school hours and involved an indi- should have lasted at least an hour. lic meltdown and its implications. was crying for help. His inappropri- Most African Americans who vidual who is not enrolled at Spanish Lake A couple of days later, he was hos- African American people don’t ate public behavior could have been face mental health challenges face Primary School. That sentiment was echoed by pitalized in a “psychiatric hold.” pay enough attention to the chal- interpreted as an ask for someone to some of the same concerns Kanye the Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Some say he is simply exhausted, lenges that mental health issues take him, hold him, comfort him, West must have. Continued on page 9 Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 1-7, 2016 Like it or not, your name may impact your career Throughout Shuki Khalili’s be holding him back. When he ously you are taken at work and names, customers didn’t understand gling out one group, then that may career, he suspected his name might worked for a Wall Street head- whether you even get your foot in what they were saying. For exam- be a different story. Hiring managers hunter, he felt poten- the door for the interview. ple, Mar-TEEN, sounded like “my Issue of perception tial clients would blow One study by researchers at MIT thing,” he said. Tammy Kabell, a resume consult- tend to seek out him off when they and the University of Chicago “I am not a racist,” said Whitten, ant, has often seen how names are heard his name. When found that job applicants with who fired several employees for perceived in her line of work. “I’ve ‘mainstream’ he started his own names that sounded African- insubordination. What motivated had frank discussions with HR business selling greet- American got short shrift when it his decisions, he stressed, was the managers and hiring mangers in the applicants ing cards, phones came to the hiring process. The bottom line. corporate world, and they tell me “Most people in America are not sales were initially a researchers sent out 5,000 fake “I’m not accustomed to Spanish when they see a name that’s ethnic bigoted, but they do have comfort bust at first. resumes, and it turned out that lingo. A lot of people have the same or a black name, they perceive that zones,” he said. “If you’re picking a “I tried using an resumes with names such as Tyrone thing,” he said. “If a name is going person as having low education or name for your child, it’s reasonable American name, and Tamika were less likely to get to prevent me from getting a guest coming from a lower socioeconom- to select a name that reflects your ‘Andrew Warner,’ and calls from prospective employers because they hang up or can’t ic class,” she said. ethnicity but which will strike most suddenly I could at than their Anglo-sounding counter- understand it or they get frustrated, And it’s only gotten worse during people as ‘familiar’ or ‘mainstream’ least engage them in parts, and qualifications seemed to I have to do something about it.” the recession, she added. “At 10 rather than ‘foreign’ or ‘off-put- conversation and sell have little impact. He said he had operated a hotel in percent unemployment, they’re ting.’” them some ads so I For Larry Whitten, owner of the Oklahoma where 99 percent of his going through a lot of resumes, so In search of the mainstream could build my busi- Whitten Hotel in Taos, N.M., names employees were African American they can be selective of who they HR managers, he said, tend to ness,” he said. He now mattered so much that he ordered a and did a similar thing. “I changed call.” seek out applicants they feel are goes by Andrew group of Hispanic employees five or six names without any trou- Following Sept. 11, 2001, she “familiar” or “mainstream.” “A for- Warner and runs a suc- change their names to sound more ble there,” he said. “Latasha to noticed a particular bias against eign-sounding or highly ethnic- cessful entrepreneurial Anglo Saxon. For example, chang- Tasha, to make it easy.” Muslim/Arab sounding names. One sounding name will have people resource site called ing Martin (pronounced Mar- What’s in a name particular client who was an electri- wondering if they spoke English in Mixergy.com in TEEN) to plain-old Martin or Indeed, it’s what people don’t cal engineer was from Pakistan and the household, or if they’ll be able California. Marco to Mark. know or understand that is some- named Raheem. “He looked for a to get along and mix with Like it or not, your At the Taos hotel, Whitten times at the heart of prejudice. And year and a half and couldn’t get Americans.” name can make a dif- explained, when some workers catering to such ignorance is no anything,” she explained, adding He suggested finding names that ference in how seri- answered the phones and said their excuse for workplace discrimina- that he could only find a job as a are part of your culture or ethnicity tion, experts stressed. supervisor of a cleaning staff at a but are not too overt. For example, “Customer preferences and co- Miami hotel. he said, “if you’re Irish, you could New Twist on Reverse Mortgages worker preferences are never some- So how do you know if your choose Kevin or Shawn, instead of thing that can justify discrimina- name is holding you back? By Jason Alderman A few common features of them, you risk loan cancellation or Dermott or Shamus.” tion,” said Ernest Haffner, senior One site, BehindTheName.com, Reverse mortgages have become reverse mortgages: foreclosure. Or use an Anglo-sounding name attorney adviser at the Equal actually provides feedback from an increasingly popular way for 1. You must be at least age 62. The longer you carry a reverse as the middle name, he noted, giv- Employment Opportunity readers on how a host of names seniors to keep pace with rising 2. The home (current or future) mortgage, the more it will decrease ing a child a choice on what to use Commission. from all different cultures and ethic expenses. Typically, people borrow must be your principal residence. your home equity, and thus, your when they get older. “It can be “Changing somebody’s name is groups are perceived. against their home equity and con- 3. You must own the home out- estate. However, weigh that and liv- Abdullah and his middle name can something that could be viewed as John, for example, was seen by tinue to live in the home with no right or be able to pay it off with ing in your own home against the be Henry,” he said. intentionally discriminatory or not those polled as largely “whole- monthly mortgage payment until proceeds from the loan. expense and possible inconven- Dennis W. Montoya, the lawyer but it still could have a disparate some,” while Juan was rated higher they move out permanently, sell the 4. The allowable loan amount is ience of an assisted living facility. representing eight of the fired impact” on a certain group of work- when it came to being “devious.” property or die. based on your home's appraised AARP's comprehensive employees from Whitten’s Taos ers, said Haffner. “If the employer And as far as the “strange” rating on Recognizing that many seniors value, your age, current interest overview of reverse mortgages hotel, doesn’t buy the whole feels people are uncomfortable with the two names — 44 percent would prefer to downsize homes rates, mortgage insurance and includes a free online seminar and a change-your-name-to-conform workers that have foreign-sounding thought John was strange, while after retirement or relocate to applicable fees. Generally, the older loan calculator argument. names, then the employer is adopt- nearly 70 percent thought Juan was another area, however, the govern- you are and the more valuable your (www.aarp.org/money/revmort). “At one point in time, it was soci- ing the biases of the customers or strange. ment issued new guidelines that home, the greater the available HUD also provides valuable infor- ety’s preference not to allow co-workers.” Bruce Lansky, the author of now allow reverse mortgages to be loan. mation, including a search engine African Americans to sit at the front If, however, the employer has “100,000 Plus Baby Names,” is used to purchase a new home, pro- 5. You needn't repay the loan to find HUD-approved housing of the bus,” he pointed out. “If we some legitimate business reason for convinced a name could potentially vided proceeds from the sale of the until you move out permanently, counselors who can help you weigh continued to cater to societal prefer- asking a worker to change his or her make or break a child’s future old home (com- sell the property or die. Any money the pros and cons for your particu- ences, we’d still be living in those name, he said, and is not only sin- career. bined with left after the sale goes to you or lar situation (www.hud.gov). days.” other your estate. cash The repayment amount The Future Of Black Lives Matter Under President Trump never exceeds the home's final sale value, so you Continued from page 1 dents are a passing trend. know the specifics of what (or your heirs) are has been at then-candidate and "This is not a transition time. This the Black Lives Matter never liable for now President-elect Donald Trump, is a very dark time," Lassiter said. movement will do, he be- more than you who, throughout his campaign, was "And the election of Donald Trump lieves there are concrete originally bor- known for making inflammatory is not just inclusive to the Black ways they can make a signif- rowed. statements. Lives Matter Movement because icant impact moving forward Reverse mortgages Now, questions are being asked we've seen people all over the United by getting involved with the have no minimum about what the group plans to do States of America march in protest to political process at the local, income or credit score with Trump heading to the White him being the president-elect." state and federal levels, espe- requirements. House in January. Lassiter said he thinks that while cially since Trump cam- You can take the The impact of Trump's election the Black Lives Matter movement paigned on platforms that money as a lump sum, will likely have a divisive influence may see an increase in allies would rollback programs a line of credit, fixed throughout the country due to the throughout the country displeased such as Medicaid and de- monthly payments or rhetoric used throughout the elec- with Trump's election, he's critical of fund Planned Parenthood. reserves, if necessary) cover the any combination. tion, said West Chester University the narrative – which he faults the "I would like to see mem- sales price, plus closing costs. It's not considered taxable Sociology professor Chad Dion Las- media for having a hand in – where bers of Black Lives Matter be The advantage for these folks is income so Social Security and siter, who is head of the Black Men the Black Lives Matter movement part of (crafting) legislation, be part and they can actually enact policy," that they don't have to tap as much Medicare benefits usually aren't at Penn group. was displayed as more divisive than of policy, be part of crafting policy he said. "So when we have stop-and- of their savings or be tied to month- impacted. Lassiter said he believes the move- he sees the group being. He believes that's going to not just advantage frisk, we need to have community ly repayments in order to purchase Observe these cautions, however: ment will be emboldened to action there have been Black Lives Matter African-Americans (but) going to policing. Where we have racism and a new home as with a traditional Reverse mortgages can be expen- over policy issues, such as the call allies from all racial backgrounds advantage people who are disenfran- spatial segregation in housing, we mortgage or home equity loan/line sive: An origination fee up to for expanding stop-and-frisk practice since its inception. chised," Lassiter said. can have people who are in those of credit. $6,000, initial insurance premium by law enforcement, which Trump "We know that a lot of marches He acknowledged many disenfran- agencies that can speak back to those Reverse mortgages can be very of 2 percent of the home's value, a called for throughout the election around the country with regards to chised people in the U.S. happen to forms of discrimination. That's the complicated and expensive, so for monthly insurance fee and other even though parts of the mandate Black Lives Matter have had white be white. But many of them voted way that I see them developing." many they aren't the best borrowing miscellaneous charges may apply. have been ruled unconstitutional. allies and Asian allies," Lassiter said. against their self-interest in order to Only time will tell what the Black option. In fact, you are required to They aren't cost-effective if you What troubles Lassiter, too, is "We know that as far away as China elect Trump to the presidency, he Lives Matter movement will do in consult a U.S. Department of plan to move in a few years. since Trump's win Nov. 8, there has and Japan, there are people holding said. But Lassiter said he sees the in- the moths leading up to Trump's in- Housing and Urban Development You are responsible for home- been an increase in reported hate signs (that say) 'Black Lives Matter.' fluence of the Black Lives Matter auguration and where it will go dur- (HUD)-approved counselor before owner's fees, property taxes, insur- crimes throughout the country. He I think what we need to continue to movement on policy being a way to ing the next four years. However the being allowed to apply. ance and repairs. If you don't pay said he doesn't believe these inci- do is show the benefits of everyone fight back against systematic disen- founders of the movement – Opal seeing everyone's humanity but franchisement. Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse specifically, in this period of time, "Crafting the political agenda puts Cullors – have released an official black lives certainly do matter." them in a place where they can look statement to stating they would con- Lassiter said while he doesn't at things from a policy perspective tinue to organize and push for Need an Attorney? change. Some Applauding Castro Legacy of Racial Equality

x Accidents continued from page 3 to anybody of color,” said Lynn Rea- battled forces supported by the pro- Some of those who fled to Miami sonover, a black financial executive apartheid South African government “had looted Cuba … and exploited in Chicago who visited Cuba in Au- of the 1980s. x Workers the poor and the working class,” said gust as part of a vacation cruise. “I’m Castro also granted asylum to Joanne Riddle, 70, who also teaches media not so sure if white America would Chesimard, who was convicted in Compensation at a Detroit community college. appreciate what he’s done.” 1977 in the death of state Trooper “Now those are the same individuals Reasonover, 54, walked through Werner Foerster during a 1973 gun- x Personal Injury who have twisted the story to demo- parts of Havana and two other cities, fight on the New Jersey Turnpike. nize Fidel Castro in death.” speaking with Cubans. What she saw Chesimard was sentenced to life in Under President Barack Obama, resembled parts of the United States. prison but escaped and made her way x Wrongful Death diplomatic relations with Cuba are There were areas where progress was to Cuba, where she has been living being reopened. President-elect Don- evident and some parts of the island under the name Assata Shakur. x Probate ald Trump has criticized the Obama where poverty stood out. “He was a hero in Africa, Latin administration’s stance on Cuba and “I understand what he was trying to America and North America for threatened Monday to “terminate” achieve,” she said of Castro. “He had those who needed freedom from oli- Contact Law Office of the U.S. detente with the Cuban gov- a deep love for his people. He had a garchic and autocratic oppression,” ernment. great ideal, but I don’t think one size the Rev. Jesse Jackson said last Reese Marshall, P.A. After the revolution, Castro declared fits all, though.” weekend in a statement. an end to segregation. However, the In comments made six years ago, “While Castro unfortunately denied number of Afro-Cubans at the top of Cuba’s foreign minister said the first many political freedoms, he at the 214 East Ashley Street the country’s political and economic communist Cuban delegation to the same time did establish many eco- Jacksonville, Florida 32202 ladder is small. They make up a dis- United Nations received support nomic freedoms — education and proportionate number of the urban from Malcolm X and other black health care,” Jackson said. “He 904-354-8429 and rural poor. leaders and forged a lasting bond be- changed the world. While we may Workers with lighter skin are hired tween “Cuban revolutionaries and not agree with all of Castro’s actions, Over 30 years experience of professional more quickly for hospitality jobs tied the African-American progressive we can accept his lesson that where and courteous service to our clients to tourism. people.” there is oppression there must be re- Castro’s actions “would appeal more Cuba backed Angolan fighters who sistance.” December 1-7, 2016 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Some Blacks Applaud Castro Legacy of Racial Equality The Fidel Castro that Sam Riddle and many other African-Americans admired was not the revolutionary dictator who plunged Cuba into economic ruin and held the island nation in an iron grip. To them, he was a freedom fight- er who cared about improving the lives of all Cubans, regardless of race. Castro, who died last weekend at age 90, sought out black leaders. He met with Malcolm X in 1960 in Harlem, New York’s most celebrat- ed black neighborhood. He also had a close relationship with South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. “It was Fidel who fought for the Nelson Mandela shared a hug with Fidel Castro human rights for black Cubans,” care and education for his people.” in 1959 over the country’s pro-U.S. Petty Officer 2nd Class Cleopatra Haynes said Riddle, political director of the The dictator’s efforts to achieve Batista government. Many Cuban Michigan National Action racial equality mean he “will never elites fled 90 miles north to Miami, Jax Native Serves in Pearl Harbor 75 Years Network. “Many Cubans are as be a monster” to his many admirers, where they spent decades in exile. black as any black who worked the Riddle added. “To me, he’s the After his death, many Cuban After Attack That Led U.S. into World War II fields of Mississippi or lived in essence of humanity.” Americans in the United States cel- Harlem. He believed in medical Castro led a rebel army to victory ebrated. Continued on page 9 By Dusty Good “I like that my job is a lot of brain craft; and its newest surface warfare PEARL HARBOR – As the power,” said Haynes. "There's not a ships. nation pauses to remember the lot of turning wrenches." “Being here during the 75th Bennett -Johnson Nuptials Vow to Dance for Life attack on Pearl Harbor, which Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, anniversary makes you understand occurred 75 years ago on Dec. 7, often referred to as the gateway to how important what we do it,” said The former Linda Bennett and 1941, the occasion has special the Pacific in defense circles, Haynes. "Sometimes it gets monot- Erick T. Johnson met many years meaning for a Jacksonville, Florida means that Haynes is serving in a onous, but times like these make ago as dance partners. native who is serving in the U.S. part of the world – the Pacific -- you understand why we do what we The couple would dance to the Navy in the very location that drew that is taking on new importance in do." tunes of the 70’s and 80’s and the United States into World War II. America’s national defense strate- While much as changed in 75 somehow knew that dancing was Petty Officer 2nd Class Cleopatra gy. years, American Sailors’ core their key to a long life. Years later Haynes, a 2006 Andrew Jackson Pearl Harbor itself is home to attributes of toughness, initiative, the couple reunited and started dat- High School graduate, is assigned more than 19,000 U.S. Navy accountability and integrity remain ing and reminiscing of their days to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailors 11 surface ships, 19 nuclear- today. The last legacy of the hero- on the dance floor. After dancing Headquarters. According to Navy powered submarines and 19 air- ism and determination exhibited on the two-step, Erick proposed to officials, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is craft. The Pacific is home to more Dec. 7th, 1941 is the heritage Linda and next thing you know the the world’s largest fleet command, than 50 percent of the world's pop- Haynes and other service members disco ball fell and officiating pastor encompassing 100 million square ulation, many of the world's largest remain committed to live up to in Tasha Mervin had pronounced miles, nearly half the Earth’s sur- and smallest economies, several of the 21st Century. them man and wife. face, from Antarctica to the Arctic the world's largest militaries, and “It’s important for those of us The couple were married last circle and from the West Coast of many U.S. allies. serving in Pearl Harbor today to weekend at Fairfield Marriott in the United States into the Indian Accordingly, the Navy is basing remember the sacrifice of those Orange Park. The wedding party Ocean. The U.S. Pacific Fleet con- approximately 60 percent of its who served before us,” said consisted of four close friends sists of approximately 200 ships and aircraft in the region. Admiral Scott Swift, Commander, dressed in black and white with a ships/submarines, nearly 1,100 air- Officials say the Navy will also U.S. Pacific fleet. The important dash of red. Mr. and Mrs. Erick Johnson craft, and more than 140,000 provide its most advanced warfight- work we do everyday honors those The bride is a Licensed Practical employed at Advanced Disposal. dance until heaven do them apart. Sailors and civilians. ing platforms to the region, includ- who were here 75 years ago and is Nurse employed at Peaches in a Soon after Erick kissed the bride, The couple culminated their nup- Haynes is responsible for mainte- ing missile defense-capable ships; a testament to the enduring value of Basket Adult Day Care Center and the couple hit the dance floor and tials with a four day cruise to the nance on the P-3 aircraft. submarines; reconnaissance air- our navy’s mission. “ the Groom is an engineer specialist vowed they would continue to Bahamas. Dorothy Height Becomes 15th Black Woman to be Honored with U.S. Postage Stamp

By Melissa Kimble Noyes designed the stamp. Dorothy Height spent her life Dorothy I. Height, Ph.D., 10th fighting for racial and gender equal- National President (1947-1956) of ity. But when you think of the work Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., of leaders such as Shirley was appointed by President Carter Chisholm, Amelia Boynton to the Presidential Commission on a Robinson and Anna Julia Cooper, National Agenda for the 1980s. She Height is also another trailblazer also served as president of the who doesn’t get enough recogni- National Council of Negro Women tion. Thankfully, the US Postal for more than 40 years. Service is taking notice. The US Postal Service’s Black The 40th stamp in the Black Heritage stamp series began in Heritage series will honor the 1978 with a stamp honoring Harriet women’s rights icon in 2017. Tubman and has paid tribute to “Although she rarely gained the African-American leaders, inven- recognition granted her male con- tors, educators, scientists, entrepre- temporaries, she became one of the neurs, entertainers, and athletes. most influential civil rights leaders Past honorees include Alvin Ailey, of the 20th century,” the organiza- acrylics on board portrait of Height. James Baldwin, Sojourner Truth, tion said. The painting is based on a 2009 Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X and The stamp features artist Thomas photograph shot by Lateef more. Blackshear II’s gouache and Mangum, and art director Derry

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Guest Editorial by Ben Chavis City Chronicles Facebook “Ethnic Affinities” is Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Digital Racism and Yes, I will admit it. On Thanksgiving I ate like a caveman The After Thanksgiving Blues It’s Time to End It that just discovered how fire makes By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and his meat taste better and then he CEO of the NNPA) was introduced to my grandmoth- Racism is a malignant, powerful, and harm- er’s sweet potato pie, and figured – Time to Focus on Health ful reality for millions of persons of color out how to actually cook collard Grandmothers are a little more health. Heart disease is the number African American men don’t like throughout the world. Here, inside the United States, racism is institution- greens. And then he washed it all tactful at times - mine might say one cause of death for black super skinny women – it’s just in alized and we have the evidence that this dreadful, racially discriminatory down with some Publix sweet tea. something like, I see that you’ve women at 25.5 percent. our DNA to like a big butt and a system of oppression now has been digitized thanks to Facebook. Now I have the blues. Like thou- been eating well. Thanks Grandma And no, I am not just singling out cute smile. Thank God for Serena We must oppose all forms, nuances, and modes of racism. I am defining sands or even millions of for the observation. African American women; we all Williams. “digital racism” as the deliberate and systematic exclusion and discrimina- Americans I over indulged at the But hey, sometimes that’s what tend to eat more and are less active Oops, back to living healthier, I tion of people from any Internet access, benefit or policy-making procedure Thanksgiving table and now I feel we need. We need to see ourselves than their ancestors – especially had a moment – excuse me. based on race, color, ethnicity, or any other social or cultural factor. terrible for it. in a photo or through someone our children. The age of cable TV, While health disparities and obe- I know when this is read, some of you will be shocked while others will At some point we all look in the else’s eyes before we realize that the Internet and video games have sity are realities that can’t be be in some form of denial. Such was the case when I first coined the term mirror and after being utterly dis- we have gained weight. So what do been major contributing factors. ignored, there is some light at the “environmental racism” over 30 years ago. But the truth is the truth. And gusted or confused (how did this you do about it? No use in crying But our children are often a reflec- end of the tunnel. By eating a more the truth is therapeutic. happen). We then commit to our- over spilled milk – just put a plan tion of us. nutritious, low fat diet and schedul- Racial and ethnic cleaning at Facebook is the manifestation of digital selves that we are going to loose together and follow it. “In addition, 28.8 percent of men ing some regular exercise into your racism on one of the most powerful social media platforms in the world. weight. I think that I have one of In fact, the statistics are scary. and 50.8 percent of African daily routine you can loose weight The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is opposed to those moments about once a Most Americans are overweight. American women are considered and improve your health. racial and ethnic discrimination. We are alarmed and we resolutely join month. According to NetWellness up to obese,” according to additional And not to confuse anyone, I am with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in demanding that Facebook But this time I am serious. 66 percent the US population is Netwellness data. certainly not the picture of health stop engaging in racially discriminatory practices. Hmmm… I guess I was serious the overweight or obese. And when it I mentioned our Internet era chil- or a weigh-loss guru, but it doesn’t Earlier this month, the CBC sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of last couple dozen times I started a comes to black folk – we are defi- dren, but childhood obesity has take an expert to know that by Facebook, concerning this issue. diet. Nevertheless, it is a new day. nitely a “big-boned” race of peo- become a major issue throughout reducing your calorie intake, eating “We are writing to express our deep concerns with reports that Facebook’s One of my 2017 resolutions is to ple. American culture. healthier and exercising you can “Ethnic Affinities” advertising customization feature allows for advertisers also promote healthier living in our Approximately 60 percent of The issue is particularly trou- loose weight. to exclude specific racial and ethnic groups when placing housing adver- community. So am I not just talking Black men are overweight, and the bling because the extra pounds I don’t need Dr. Atkins, Weight tising,” stated the CBC. about loosing weight, but focusing number is much higher for women often start our youth on a path to Watchers or Jenny Craig to tell me The CBC letter was signed by Robin L. Kelly (D-Ill.), Emanuel Cleaver on the promotion of healthy eating, of color – 78 percent. health problems that were once that. We all have the same issue (D-Mo.), Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C., the eliminating health disparities and According to the U.S. only found in adults like diabetes, when it comes to dieting – a lack of Chairman of the CBC. Their joint statement concluded, “This is in direct education. Department of Health and Human high blood pressure, and high cho- patience and consistency. We want violation of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, and it is our strong desire to see Yes, I know that it’s easier said Services – Office of Minority lesterol. quick results and if we don’t get Facebook address this issue immediately.” than done. Most of you reading this Health, “African American women So that’s essentially the issue at them we really get frustrated. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 says it is illegal “to make, print, publish, article or shall I call it a “confes- have the highest rates of being hand. We are a nation of mostly So now I must practice what I or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or adver- sion” have been there before as overweight or obese compared to over weight people and an African just preached. Remember the tisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any well. other groups in the U.S. About four American race of really overweight recipe is simple – reduced fat preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, It’s amazing how old folks and out of five black women are over- folks. Again, some of it is cultural, diet/lower calories and consistent handicap, familial status, or national origin” (42 U.S.C. § 3604). The enact- children can be brutally honest weight or obese.” but blacks still have to get more exercise will equal weight loss and ment of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a milestone accomplishment of with you? If you look fat, then Wow. That is an amazing statis- focused on our health. good health.Wish me luck. the Civil Rights Movement. Auntie Mary is going to tell you tic. Us black men love us some Do not be mistaken by this arti- Signing off from the Duval “By allowing online advertisers to promote or market a community or that you look fat. Your young son “full figured” gals, but black cle, there is nothing wrong with full County Health Department, home for the purpose of sale to select an ‘ethnic affinity’ as part of their or daughter may say daddy your women have to focus more on their figured black women. Most of us Reggie Fullwood advertising campaign, Facebook is complicit in promoting restrictive hous- stomach sure is big. ing practices,” the CBC letter stated. This is clearly a violation of the law. The NNPA agrees with the CBC. This practice must be stopped immedi- ately. human life, the ability of Today, we all should remain vigilant and committed to stand up and speak that book to inspire and Who Gets to Be African out against all instances of racial and ethnic discrimination. Facebook inform our human lives does needs to right this wrong. The online and digital worlds should not be per- matter. Literature matters missive of racism. because it helps us better see With all the technological advances to hopefully ensure that the quality of American? An Academic Question and understand that which is life of all people will ultimately be enhanced in the U.S. and throughout the right under our noses but by Michelle Wright having two parents who “shared a grated to the United States since world, we must strive to identify, call out and stop racism wherever it may invisible to our assumptions. During this year’s presidential common culture.” She, by contrast, 1970 than had been forcibly arise. Therefore, we call upon Facebook to stop its digital racism and its Literature is also freer to explore campaign, there was no shortage of had to contend with a mother from brought over as slaves in three cen- “Ethnic Affinities” discriminatory program. the ambiguities and ambivalences conversation around race and vot- the Caribbean and a West African turies of the Atlantic slave trade. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is President and CEO of the National of human lives because, unlike ing, and political pundits often gen- father who was which meant end- Yet even today, in our most press- Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached at scholarly research, it doesn’t need eralized voters, reducing, say, all less discussions and debates around ing debate and crisis on Blackness [email protected]. Black, Latino or female voters into the dinner table about Blackness in the United States—Black Lives to provide a neat summary or fixed a single, shared mindset. that did not tally with the expres- Matter—we tend to focus almost conclusion. Such generalization is not only sions, views, and cultural knowl- wholly on those African- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s inaccurate, but excludes important edge enjoyed by her “African Americans who identify as celebrated novel Americanah dialogue within communities. American” classmates from descended from slaves. Yet the brought recognition to the African After all, who gets to be African- Kindergarten on up. almost 6 million Black Africans immigrant experience in the United American? In the winter of 2004, Finally having a space in which and Black Caribbeans in the United States—more so than any scholarly as the first African-American they could talk about differences in States (who have grown by over research on the subject (which is woman at Macalester College to Blackness, their confessions and 137% in the past decade), also suf- admittedly small). After teaching it receive tenure, I was asked by reflections continued until the time fer from police violence. Simply last spring, it also enabled my stu- some of my Black students to came for them to return to their put, all Black lives should matter. dents to have a thoughtful and ani- attend a discussion about life as an dorms to study. This issue of equal representa- mating discussion on the different African-American student on a This classroom conversation tion pursues me into the campus ways in which one can be Black in majority-white campus. What proved to be a microcosm of classroom where I teach African the United States. ensued instead was wholly unex- themes addressed in my book, American literature and culture. So who gets to be African- pected—and preoccupies me to this “Physics of Blackness: Beyond the Every year I am struck by how American? In that rare classroom day as a full professor at Middle Passage Epistemology,” many of my students are “African- moment, all of my Black students Northwestern University, who which explores the different ways American”—but “not like me.” who saw themselves as African- writes, lectures and publishes Black Africans, African Americans, They have parents from different American were included, and it extensively on Black identities in Black Caribbeans, and Black African nations, the Caribbean, was their differences that brought the U.S and Europe. Europeans express and analyze Europe, South Asia, and Asia, and them together in conversation. I Instead of sharing and then bond- their racial identity. yet I struggle to find and teach lit- wonder now if all Americans—not ing over experiences of bigotry, the We also certainly see these narra- erary and scholarly texts that just those who are Black–couldn’t students began to discuss the ways tives around our first African- reflect their nuanced and complex take that discussion on difference they felt estranged from one anoth- American president, who, with a histories, lives, and cultures. and inclusion into our neighbor- er. The first student to speak had Kenyan father, and a White One might ask why literary rep- hoods, our workplaces, even our been born in Nigeria but raised in American mother who may be par- resentations matter—especially City Halls and community meet- the United States, and felt that she tially descended from African- when compared to the loss of ings. The truth is, no identity cate- was sometimes viewed as “not American slaves, which would human lives that the activists of gory accurately represents the infi- really” African-American. Another make Obama the embodiment of Black Lives Matter are fighting to nitely more complicated lives that student responded that the differences within African- prevent. While the lack of an so often spill outside those “Nigerian-American” student American identity. appropriate book simply cannot metaphorical boxes; that is perhaps enjoyed the distinct advantage of More Black Africans have immi- compare to the loss of one single the one thing we have in common. DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- Yes, I’d like to tunities for free expression of ideas. The Jacksonville Free Press has its subscribe to the view, but others may differ. 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FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 5, 2016 S W A C C H A M P I O N S H I P G A M E X V I I I

ALCORN STATE GRAMBLING STATE BRAVES (5-5) vs. TIGERS (9-1) EAST DIVISION CHAMPION WEST DIVISION CHAMPION SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

™ TEAM RECORD 2016 RESULTS 2016 RESULTS TEAM RECORD 2016 Overall: 5-5 ALCORN STATE 5-5 GRAMBLING STATE 9-1 2016 Overall: 9-1 SWAC Record: 5-4 21...... Alabama State ...... 18 W 21...... @ Arizona ...... 31 L SWAC Record: 9-0 2016 BCSP Ranking: NR 2016 BCSP Ranking: 1st 43...... Ark.-Pine Bluff.... 45 OT L 35...... @ Jackson State ...... 14 W All-Time vs. GSU: 20-45-1 All-Time vs. Alcorn: 45-20-1 Last Time vs. GSU: 18-43 L, '16 18...... @ Grambling State ...... 43 L 36...... Prairie View A&M...... 16 W Last Time vs. Alcorn: 43-18 W, '16 SWAC Title Games 2-0 10...... @ Arkansas ...... 52 L 43...... Alcorn State ...... 18 W SWAC Title Games: 6-2 Last Title: 2015 42...... @ Alabama A&M ...... 19 W 59...... @ Miss. Valley State .... 10 W Last Title 2011 Last Time in Title Game: '15, 49-21 W SWAC Championship Game logo 23...... Texas Southern...... 20 W 70...... Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 0 W Last Time in Title Game '15, 21-49, L Grambling Alcorn State TITLE GAME REDO: 33...... Southern ...... 41 L 56...... @ Alabama A&M ...... 17 W REMATCH Grambling and Alcorn COACH'S RECORD COACH'S RECORD Head Coach Alma Mater: Alcorn State ('92) 27...... @ Prairie View ...... 31 L 21...... Alabama State ...... 0 W Head Coach State battle in Houston for Alma Mater: Grambling State ('97) ON TAP IN FRED Record vs. GSU: 0-1 61...... @ Miss. Valley State...... 7 W 47...... @ Texas Southern ..... 28 W Record vs. Alcorn: 3-1 BRODERICK SWAC title, Celebration McNAIR Record at Alcorn: 5-5, .500 (1st year) 35...... Jackson State ...... 16 W 55...... Southern ...... 30 W Record at SU: 26-9, .742 (3rd year) FOBBS HOUSTON Bowl berth. S A T U R D A Y , D E C E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 6 - H O U S T O N , T X - N R G S T A D I U M - 3 P M CELEBRATION BOWL BERTH ON LINE IN SWAC TITLE GAME; HARRELL LET GO AT HOWARD

SCORES Grambling vs. Alcorn State, again, for SWAC title THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 MEAC LUT WILLIAMS G A M E S T H I S W E E K Alabama State 53, Miles 20 Coastal Carolina 26, Hampton 7 BCSP Editor SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Morgan State 35, Savannah State 24 Head coaches Broderick Fobbs of West SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 NCAA DIV. II PLAYOFFS - 2nd Round S. C. State 28, Bethune-Cookman 7 Division champion Grambling State and Fred TV GAME North Greenville 45, Tuskegee 26 SWAC SWAC Championship Game McNair of East Division champ Alcorn State FCS PLAYOFFS - 1st Round Grambling State 55, Southern 30 Alcorn State vs. Grambling State in Houston 3p Richmond 39, North Carolina A&T 10 don't need a lot to motivate their teams as they square off Saturday in the 18th SWAC Champi- onship Game in Houston. KDOIEHIRUH.LQFDGHZHQWGRZQZLWKDQLQMXU\ Based on their long and glorious gridiron The G-Men have also won 18 straight UNDER THE BANNER histories, Grambling and Alcorn State are two SWAC regular season games. The loss to Alcorn of the most accomplished football programs in State in the title game last year is the only loss to WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS all of black college football and are among the a conference foe over the last two seasons. HARRELL OUT AT HOWARD: ÀHUFHVWRIULYDOV CHESS MATCH: It will be the job of SWAC In case they're searching for an edge how- sacks leader, Alcorn State linebacker Darrien McNair and the Braves After serving six seasons as head football coach, ever, either can focus on the two 'R's' – Rematch Anderson (l.), and the Braves defense to slow After dominating the league the last two down Grambling State quarterback Devante Gary Harrell's tenure with How- and Revenge. Based on what's happened when years and winning back-to-back titles, the 5-5 Kincade (r.) and the SWAC's leading offense in ard University has ended. %UDYHVKDYHVWUXJJOHGZLWKLQMXULHVLQ0F1DLU V the two teams have met recently, both those Saturday's league championship game in Hous- News that Harrell's contract sources of inspiration could be in play Saturday. ton. ÀUVW\HDU would not be renewed came from an The most recent match up was on Sept. 24 McNair said as many as 11 starters have RIÀFLDODQQRXQFHPHQWIURP+RZDUG of this season in Grambling where Fobbs' G- in the conference this season. The G-Men have JRQHGRZQWKLVVHDVRQ0DQ\FDPHEDFNMXVWDV President Wayne Frederick. Men ran up 534 total yards and rode 400 passing beaten every team in the league by double-dig- the regular season was coming to an end. That "We extend our very best \DUGV DQG ÀYH7' SDVVHV IURP MXQLRU WUDQVIHU its and by an average score of 46-14. The clos- means the Braves are likely to be more of a chal- lenge to the Tigers than in their meeting earlier wishes and profound thank you to quarterback Devante Kincade to a dominating est score was a 19-point 47-28 win over Texas Gary Harrell 43-18 win over Alcorn State. Southern three weeks ago. this season. Coach Harrell for his dedication and But if we go back to last year's title game, They are averaging league bests of 507   )RRWPDQ D MXQLRU and redshirt freshman KDUGZRUNZLWKWKH8QLYHUVLW\ VIRRWEDOOSURJUDPVDLG Grambling is the one looking to a rematch and yards and 44.0 points per game. Noah Johnson have taken turns under center Frederick in the announcement. for some revenge. Kincade, a transfer from Ole Miss, has leading the Braves and both are capable of put- Harrell's teams had an overall 26-42 record during It was at last year's championship tilt that EHHQ WKH FDWDO\VW 7KH MXQLRU KDV WKURZQ IRU ting up big numbers. his tenure. The Bison's best season was in Harrell's sec- the Braves, then coached by Jay Hopson who 2,633 yards completing 63.2% of his passes In his best game this season, Footman put RQG\HDUZKHQWKHWHDPZHQW7KLV\HDU+RZDUGÀQ- has moved on to Southern Mississippi, put a IRUWRXFKGRZQVDQGMXVWWKUHHLQWHUFHSWLRQV up 451 yards of total offense, running for 147 ished 2-9 following a season-ending victory over Dela- 49-21 beating on the Tigers piling up 411 rush- He's likely a shoo-in for the conference's offen- yards and three scores and passing for 304 yards ware State. ing yards with three Alcorn rushers – Darryan sive player of the year award. and two TDs in a 41-33 home loss to Southern. Harrell, known as "The Flea" because of his small Ragsdale, Marquis Watford and Lenorris He's been ably complemented by running The next week in a 31-27 loss to Prairie View, Johnson ran for 123 yards and three scores. size, was a former standout wide receiver and kick return- Footman – topping the 100-yard mark and backs Jestin Kelly and Martez Carter and scoring a touchdown. Footman also threw three wideouts Chad Williams and Verlan Hunter. Three weeks ago he passed for a league-high er for the Bison during his playing days from 1990-93. touchdown passes. It was the second straight Kelly has run for 781 yards and 8 TDs seven TDs in a 61-7 rout of Mississippi Val- Frederick also noted that "in the next couple of championship game win for Hopson and the while Carter has 646 rushing yards with 8 ley State. Johnson started and played the entire weeks" the Department of Athletics will announce a pro- Braves. scores. They are third and fourth in SWAC game in the Braves season-ending win vs. Jack- cess for selecting the next football coach. To add a little more spice to the champion- rushing stats. Williams has led the SWAC and son State ODVWZHHNDQGZLOOOLNHO\VHHWKHÀHOG ship mix, in addition to the SWAC title they're all black college receivers this season with 80 ÀUVWYV*UDPEOLQJ playing for, the winner will also represent the catches for 1,191 yards and 10 TD receptions. Junior running back DeLance Turner leads 2nd Annual Air Force Reserve the Braves' ground attack with 618 yards and 4 FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RECAPS SWAC in the Hunter has 45 receptions for six scores. Celebration Bowl in Atlanta's Georgia Dome on  *UDPEOLQJLVDOVRRQWRSRIMXVWDERXWHY- TDs. Johnson has rushed for 440 yards and 10 SUPER REGION II - Second Round Dec. 17 against MEAC champion North Caro- ery SWAC defensive category including scor- scores. Alcorn averages 217.8 rushing yards per North Greenville 45, Tuskegee 26 lina Central. ing (16.4 ppg.), total (323.6 ypg.) and rushing game, second in the SWAC. NORTH GREENVILLE, SC – The Golden Tigers (9-3) fell be- Alcorn State lost in a shootout to MEAC defense (120.9 ypg.). The Tigers are second in Jaborian McKenzie (39 rec., 420 yards, 2 hind 28-0 in the first quarter and could not rebound in falling to North champion North Carolina A&T in last year's pass defense (202.7 ypg.). Linebacker Arkez TDs) and Norlando Veals (27 receptions, 531 Greenville in a second round NCAA Div. II road playoff game. inaugural game 41-34. Cooper and defensive back Guy Stallworth, yards, 7 TDs) are the chief receiving threats. TU trailed 35-7 at the half and scored two touchdowns in the ERWKÀIWK\HDUVHQLRUV lead the defense with 58 Senior linebacker Darien Anderson leads first five minutes of the third quarter to pull within 35-20. The Tigers Fobbs and the G-Men stops. the Alcorn defense. He is fourth in the league in had a chance to pull even closer as they drove to the NGU 12 in the first possession of the fourth quarter but turned the ball over on downs. On  *UDPEOLQJ   6:$& UDQNHG ÀUVW The Tigers have won nine straight games WDFNOHVZLWKDQGLVÀUVWZLWKVDFNV the ensuing possession, NGU drove 89 yards in 12 plays and scored for in the BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS PAGE Top Ten for since opening the season with a 31-21 loss at a 42-20 lead. the last two weeks, has been the standard bearer Arizona. The Tigers led that game 21-3 at the TU QB Kevin Lacey was 22 of 36 for 276 yards and three scores but also threw two picks.. Back-up quarterback Jamarcus Ezell also threw a pick. Senior wideout Javaris Cheatham hauled in nine passes for 148 yards and one TD. Desmond Reece (9 rec., 68 yards) and DeKen- BCSP Notes drick Moncried (3 rec., 54 yards) had the other scoring catches.

FCS PLAYOFFS - First Round MEAC announces 2016 football honors PARKER BELL MACK Richmond 39, North Carolina A&T 10 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion North Carolina Central and runner-up North Carolina A&T dominated the 2016 All-MEAC Foot- RICHMOND, VA – The Aggies (9-3) scored first on a 12-yard pass DB Mike Jones r-Jr. North Carolina Central Baltimore, Md. from Oluwafemi Bamiro to Denzel Keyes but then gave up 23 unan- ball Team with 30 student-athletes between both teams. The team is voted on P John Barron Sr. Savannah State Marietta, Ga. PK Cameron Marouf Sr. Norfolk State Woodbridge, Va. swered points en route to a 39-10 loss to Richmond in a first round FCS by the MEAC’s head football coaches and sports information directors. RS Mike Jones r-Jr. North Carolina Central Baltimore, Md. In a partnership with the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College road playoff game. SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE The big play in the Richmond run was a 92-yard punt return Hall of Fame, the league's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year will be Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown QB Lamar Raynard r-So. North Carolina A&T. High Point, N.C. with 4:10 left in the first quarter that put the Spiders up 14-7. They add- announced as part of the festivities surrounding the 59th NFF Annual Awards RB Ramone Simpson r-So. North Carolina Central Wilmington, N.C. RB Yahkee Johnson Jr. Hampton Richmond, Va. ed three Griffin Trau second-quarter field goals (39, 33, 34) to stretch Dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. WR Denzel Keyes Sr. North Carolina A&T Kinston, N.C. the lead to 23-7 at the break. Brandon Parker WR Elijah Bell Fr. North Carolina A&T Wheeling Park, W.Va. North Carolina A&T State's was selected as the MEAC TE Jack Willenbrock Gr. Hampton WeStateChester, Pa. After A&T scored first in the third quarter on a 28-yard Cody Offensive Lineman of the Year, for the second consecutive year, while team- C Darriel Mack r-Jr. North Carolina A&T Cilo, S.C. Jones OL Javarius Leamon r-Sr. South Carolina State Woodruff, S.C. field goal, Trau answered with a 28-yarder before the Spiders mate Elijah Bell earned Rookie of the Year honors. North Carolina Central's OL Jamaal Symmonett r-Sr. North Carolina Central Nassau, Bahamas scored just before the end of the period on a 32-yard pass from QB OL Johnny Cruz Sr. Hampton Yorktown, Va. Jerry Mack was selected as Coach of the Year. OL Keonte Cash Sr. Florida A&M Miami, Fla. Kevin Johnson to Brian Brown. Johnson scored on a 7-yard run in the SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE Parker started all 12 games for the Aggies, at left tackle, this season. He Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown fourth quarter to end the scoring. paved the way for the MEAC’s top scoring offense (35.2 points/game), 12th DL Antonio Brown r-Jr. North Carolina Central Jacksonville, Fla. A&T RB Tarik Cohen was held to 70 yards on 13 carries. DL Stefen Banks So. Savannah State Columbus, Ohio nationally. North Carolina A&T State led the MEAC in rushing offense aver- DL Elijah Price Jr. Florida A&M Jacksonville, Fla. Bamiro completed 13 of 28 passes for 87 yards with two picks. A&T had DL Jai Franklin Jr. Morgan State Clinton, Md. aging 203.8 yards per game, with 27 rushing touchdowns. LB Reggie Hunter r-Jr. North Carolina Central Henderson, N.C. 226 yards of total offense while surrendering 491 yards to the Spiders. LB LeGrande Harley r-Sr. North Carolina Central Durham, N.C. As a freshman, Bell led the Aggies in total receiving yards (631) and LB Greg Gibson Sr. Morgan State Houston, Texas UDQNHGWKLUGLQWKH0($&LQUHFHLYLQJ\DUGVSHUJDPH  +HÀQLVKHGWKH DB Sandy Chapman Sr. Norfolk State Raleigh, N.C. DB Jason Baxter r-Jr. South Carolina State Manning, S.C. season with eight touchdowns, averaging 18 yards per reception. DB Alden McClellon So. North Carolina Central Lake Butler, Fla. DB Craig Johnson Sr. Howard Brooklyn, N.Y. B C S P T O P T E N In his third season, Mack led the Eagles to the outright 2016 MEAC P Christ. Faber-Kinney Gr. Hampton Williamsburg, Va. PK Brandon McLaren r-Sr. North Carolina Central Miami, Fla. Football Championship after winning a share of the title in 2014 and 2015. RS* Khris Gardin Jr. North Carolina A&T Morganton, N.C. 1. GRAMBLING STATE (9-1) - Ran past Southern 55-30 to take SWAC West 0DFNLVWKHÀUVW1&&8KHDGFRDFKWRZLQFRQWHVWVLQKLVÀUVWWKUHHVHDVRQV RS* Frank Brown r-Jr. Bethune-Cookman Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Division title, SWAC Championship Game berth. NEXT: Rematch with East with one more contest scheduled as the Eagles will play in the 2nd annual Air THIRD-TEAM OFFENSE Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown Div. champ Alcorn State for SWAC title, Celebration Bowl berth. Force Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17 in Atlanta, Ga. QB Jaylian Williamson Gr. Hampton Chesapeake, Va. RB Arshon Spaulding Sr. Savannah State Brunswick, Ga. 2. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL (9-2)5HJXODUVHDVRQ¿QLVKHGDV0($& FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE RB* Jamaruz Thompkins Sr. Bethune-Cookman Tampa, Fla. POS. NAME CL. SCHOOL Hometown RB* Mike Waters Fr. Delaware State Philadelphia, Pa. champ. NEXT: Dec. 17 Celebration Bowl in Atlanta. QB Malcolm Bell r-Sr. North Carolina Central Richmond, Va. WR Brandon Norwood Jr. Florida A&M Atlanta, Ga. RB Tarik Cohen Sr. North Carolina A&T Bunn, N.C. WR* Kyle Anthony Fr. Howard Miramar, Fla. 3. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (9-3) - Dropped 39-10 decision to Richmond in RB Anthony Philyaw Jr. Howard Los Angeles, Calif. WR* Mason Rutherford Jr. Delaware State San Bernadino, Calif. NEXT WR Rashawn Proctor Sr. Hampton Hampton, Va. TE Willie Gillus, III Sr. Morgan State Suffolk, Va. )&6SOD\RIIV¿UVWURXQG : Season over. WR LaVontis Smith Sr. North Carolina Central Maben, Miss. C Victor Ishmael, Jr. r-Jr. South Carolina State Miami, Fla. SOUTHERN 7( /HUR\+LOO U6R 1RUWK&DUROLQD$ 7 6PLWK¿HOG1& OL Nick Leverett r-Fr. North Carolina Central Concord, N.C. 4. (8-3) - Fell to No. 1 Grambling State, 55-30 at Bayou Classic. C Carl Jones r-Sr. North Carolina Central Nashville, Tenn. OL Daquan Blake Jr. North Carolina A&T Leavenworth, Kan. NEXT: Season over. OL Brandon Parker r-Jr. North Carolina A&T Kannapolis, N.C. OL Robbie Stephenson Jr. South Carolina State Fairburn, Ga. OL Wes Cole Sr. North Carolina A&T Norwood, N.C. OL Justin Evans r-Jr. South Carolina State Florence, S.C. 5. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (6-4) - Season over. OL Tarrance Wells Sr. North Carolina Central Oxon Hill, Md. THIRD-TEAM DEFENSE OL Toree Boyd Sr. Howard Miami, Fla. Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown 6. TENNESSEE STATE (7-4) - Season over. FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE DL Ja’Quan Smith r-Jr. North Carolina Central Miramar, Fla. Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown DL Chris Lee Jr. Norfolk State Woodbridge, Va. 7. WINSTON-SALEM STATE (9-3) - CIAA champ. Season over. DL Marquis Ragland r-Sr. North Carolina A&T Fayetteville, N.C. DL Curtis Alexander So. Florida A&M Quincy, Fla. BOWIE STATE DL Angelo Keyes r-Sr. North Carolina A&T Kinston, N.C. DL Kevin Thompson r-Jr. Bethune-Cookman Baltimore, Md. 8. (8-3) - CIAA runners-up. Season over. DL Marquis Smith Sr. Savannah State District Heights, Md. LB Devin Vandyke Gr. Hampton Lorton, Va. VIRGINIA STATE DL Fred. Henry-Ajudua Sr. North Carolina Central Durham, N.C. LB Mulik Simmons Jr. Savannah State Savannah, Ga. 9. (9-2) - Season over LB Darius Leonard r-Jr. South Carolina State Lake View, S.C. LB T.C. Livingston r-Jr. Norfolk State Suffolk, Va. 10. TUSKEGEE (9-2) - Fell to North Greenville, 45-26 in second round of LB Dayshawn Taylor r-Jr. South Carolina State Lincolnton, Ga. DB Brandon Walker Sr. Norfolk State Chester, Va. LB Jeremy Taylor Jr. North Carolina A&T Kinston, N.C. DB Carl Garnes So. Morgan State Columbus, N.J. NCAA Div. II playoffs. Season over. DB Jacques Bryant So. Florida A&M Tallahassee, Fla. DB Terry Jefferson r-Fr. Florida A&M Miami, Fla. DB Diquan Richardson Jr. Bethune-Cookman Alvin, S.C. DB Brendan Cole r-Jr. Hampton Hampton, Va. DB Phillip Henry r-Sr. South Carolina State Manning, S.C. P Colby Blanton r-So. Florida A&M Jacksonville, Fla.

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Holiday Healing: Dealing With Grief This Holiday Season Research suggest that the holiday offered support. When she died they cried for like 20 minutes and she season is not always fun and games, continued to. I started getting so just listened. That’s it. That’s what I it can be emotionally triggering. many questions about how I was needed. That’s what any of us that And for many, this rings even truer doing, how I was coping and even are grieving need. after the recent loss of a loved one. emails from people that were also Q: The holiday season can be The first holiday without a close grieving. I was journaling as part of hard for people grieving the death family member offers a range of my coping strategy and responding of loved one. Can you share a few challenges and many people to so many emails from people with things that helped you? approach the holiday season with questions and stories. I shared what TA: 1. Feel it. Allow yourself to extreme anxiety. As the creator of I was doing and some of my chal- grieve how you need to. If you are the fashion/lifestyle blog Gorgeous lenges. I started to realize that this grieving a parent that means you in Grey and author of the book process, the emails, these connec- lost a person that you probably What’s In Your Heart “Things I Wish I Knew Before My tions were all part of a bigger plan. loved all of your life. That’s hard. It Mom Died,” Ty Alexander can cer- Not everyone that grieves can go to does get better with time, but allow It’s a heart thing. Man looks on genuine love and rejoicing. tainly relate. therapy. Not everyone is/or knows yourself that time. 2. Honor the the outward appearance but God Even the eldest son had a fit and Known in these internet streets how to practice self-care . When love you have for that person. looks at the heart in 1 Samuel 16:7 was disgusted by both his father and by her signature grey hair, you are grieving you need support. Honor that love by sharing stories is a favorite scripture that has been younger brother’s actions. Tradition Alexander wrote the book after her Not everyone has it. This book, about them. Talking about the good quoted time and time again. Luke was for the eldest to receive the mother died of cancer. She spoke although it was part of my personal times. Holding on to what you love 15:11-32 is another familiar passage inheritance first. Also, he couldn’t In 2016 we faced some unspeak- about her journey through a recent journaling as a result of grief, was about them. 3. Live in the moment. of scripture regarding the prodigal understand why his father was so able and gut wrenching events. We interview the pain and offers a mes- also a way to support all of the peo- Live in the moment and enjoy the son that shows how God looks deep quick to go beyond the call of duty mourned as some of our heroes sage of hope for readers. ple who are grieving too. people in your life as much as you into the dark crevasses of the heart. to embrace his younger brother after died, and expressed our anger as we Question: You really shared a Q: Who does your support sys- can. Enjoy the small things about As the parable goes, the younger he had willfully brought shame to watched an open racist win the pres- great deal in Things I Wish I tem consist of? them. Hold on to the precious time son wanted to fast forward the nor- the family. The father spoke to the idential election. I think it’s safe to Knew Before My Mom Died, and TA: My fiancé and best friend are you spend with them. mal process and demanded that his older brother and said, Luke 15:32- say that this holiday season will be a took readers on a journey. What a big support. My fiancé is one of While these words are true for father bequeath his inheritance 32, “And he said to him, ‘Son, you welcomed distraction for many of did the process of creating this the funniest people I know. He those of us who are grieving, allow- immediately. Although, this was not are always with me, and all that is us. While it’s easy to look forward book entail? knows how to make me laugh even ing yourself to live in the moment the norm then or now, nevertheless, mine is yours. It was fitting to cele- to a few moments of reprieve given Ty Alexander: It was emotional. I when I don’t feel like it. My best with the people you love is univer- the father willingly acquiesced to brate and be glad, for this your the current political climate, the shared that my mom had cancer friend allows me to just cry when I sal advice for anyone. Let’s agree to his son’s wishes allowing the lad to brother was dead, and is alive; he truth is the holidays represent some- publicaly before she passed away. need it. She knows how to just lis- hold each other a little closer this have his fair share. After living a was lost, and is found’.” thing different for each of us. People knew she was sick and ten. One night I called her and just season and beyond. loose life and squandering his The real joy in discussing this money, the naïve and spoiled brat passage of scripture is God genuine- lost his money quicker than a lottery ly loves and delights in us in spite of winner. our selfishness, mistakes and rebel- Fantasia Turns Concert into Worship Eventually, he came to his senses lion. In fact, He adores and honors and decided he would beg forgive- the household of faith by giving us ness from his father and at least live abundant life and the desires of our as one of his hired servants. When heart. Yet, because God is a gentle- Service, 10 Souls Reportedly Get Saved he got to his father’s house, before man, you must receive His love he could speak, his father saw him willingly. He doesn’t even require Popular R&B singer Fantasia Jonathan David and Melissa declared in a Facebook post out a doubt He was there! Fantasia afar out and ran to receive him. As you to earn forgiveness because it’s Barrino has sparked a contentious Helser's worship song "Abba" acknowledging the performance. had the whole building worshiping my sister and I talked about this, I free. It’s a blessing to know that our debate online after she reportedly which some online reports say While many praised the singer for God. I'm not surprised that people was so touched by the father’s Heavenly Father loves you and me turned one of her recent concerts in resulted in more than 10 people being sensitive to the move of God were saved. She poured her heart unconditional love. Luke 15:2-24 without compromise. Now this is Florida into a soul-stirring worship committing their lives to Christ. even while entertaining a secular out for God that night. I was truly “But the father said to his servants what we call free love. Thus, I have service while wearing a skimpy cos- "This is my ministry. Thank you crowd, many others raised concerns amazed and grateful to have been ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and no need to be envious, jealous, tume some have frowned upon as a Jonathan David and Melissa Helser about the way in which she was there to witness it," he told CP. put it on him, and put a ring on his judgmental or unmerciful about mere "bathing suit." for creating this beautiful song doing her ministry. Before singing "Abba," Barrino hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And your missteps and actions nor you Several videos posted on "Abba" and allowing the Lord to use "Fantasia kills me!! Constantly alluded to the recently concluded bring the fattened calf and kill it, of mine. God longs for us to be in Facebook show the singer deliver- you. We end our shows in worship. tryna do praise and worship at these presidential election. and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For His presence and once we realize it, ing a soul-stirring rendition of #TheDefinitionOfTour," the singer concerts with her lil bathing suit "There's so much going on in the this my son was dead, and is alive He will move heaven and earth to outfits!" complained Maryland resi- world today. But you must under- again; he was lost, and is found.” change hearts and to make it come dent Chauncey L. Pendleton in a stand it is God who is your presi- And they began to celebrate. to pass. God’s grace and love paid First Church Choir of Palm Coast post on Facebook on Monday. dent. He's the only man who you Regardless of the insult of asking for our disgrace. We can trust him to Drae Mac of Miami, Florida, who should put your trust in? Why are Presents Messiah Musical for his inheritance, the tremendous have mercy on us in our misery. He said he was at the concert with his we acting crazy? You better chase shame he caused his family by his only asks that you love uncondition- Handel’s classic, popular oratorio, “Messiah,” will bring musical magic wife, told CP on Monday that and seek after Him. What happened worldly lifestyle—the father looked ally with your whole heart. and will be performed by the First Church Choir of Palm Coast Saturday, despite the criticisms of the singer to praying for your sister and your beyond his son’s selfish disgraceful What’s in your heart…? December 10, at 4 p.m., for a one-day engagement. Dr. Samuel Shingles, he felt the move of God as she min- brother? Learn how to pray for your and immature behavior to extend former Music and Fine Arts Director of the phenomenal Edward Waters istered and everyone else at the con- sister and your brother," she said, Concert Choir, will be the director of the choral works. Dr. Shingles is cur- cert did too. sobbing. NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Information must rently director of the Paxon Concert Choir and the Women’s Chorus at the While he could not confirm that She then proceeded to lead the Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville. Both choirs are Triple be received in our office no later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week you more than 10 people were saved, he concertgoers into worship, directing want it to run. Information received prior to the event date will be print- Superior Choirs awarded by the Florida State MPA Competition. The said he would not be surprised if it them to lift their hands to God while admission is free. The Dr. Gillard S. Glover serves as pastor of First ed on a space available basis until the date. Fax your information to 904- happened. saying, "it ain't me. It's the anointing 765-8611, e-mail to [email protected] or bring by our offices located Church, located at 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast. "I know God's presence and with- on my life." For further details call the church office at (386) 446-5759. at 1122 West Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. Senior Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM the web visit Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Pastor Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.

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 December 1 -7, 2016 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Flipping Through

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS the Free Press Files In celebrationOn the eveof our of 30th our anniversary,twenty-fifth we anniversary, continue to celebratemany people, the many places people, and places events and have events graced that have the graced Free Pressthe Free pages. Press pages!Join us as we glimpse back at some of the events that helped shape our newspaper into the publication that it is today.

Jacksonville Resident Herbert “Herb” Barnhill, played for the Atty. Tosha Andrews, is one of the participants in Jacksonville Red Caps in the Negro Leagues, His career The creators of Blacksonville. com, Michael Jones the annual FCCJ Job Fair sponsored by Cong. and Jermyn Shannon share their inspiration for Corrine Brown. Jamese Quiller, a Ribault Graduate spanned 12 years. He is shown above in a file photo sharing some their entrepreneurial spirit. was chosen as B-CC’s Miss Junior 2002. of his memorabilia.

The Meninak Club presents their 6th Annual Leadership Grant Awards Connie Butler tests Emmitt Alexander at the Clay Barbara Young, Rebecca Williams, Derya Williams, Taffeta Young (Bride to be) to Oana Condorateanu-Oroveanu, Courtney J. Patterson, Rohit. Agarwal, County’s NAACP Come Together “Promoting Health and Carlottra Slayton (Hostess) pose at the wedding shower of the honoree. Elizabeth Ann Brotman and Christina Isipconde. Initiatives Health Fair.

Otis Story, CEO of Shands Jacksonville is shown above with Selena Atty. Victor Murray is all smiles as daughter, Victoria Murray, Miss Delta Webster- Bass, Director of Shands’ Family Practice Center & Lawrence Walton (rear) attends the Project Male Conference with Teen 2001-2002, presented a special Fathers Day tribute - “What about the Community Medicine at a Health Explosion held to show Community his kids Jawayne, Jawren and J’wroyce. “The Importance of Children” at a Evening of Elegance sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Holistic Approach. (Shown below are some other participants) Fatherhood.” The series of workshops was sponsored by River Region Human Services.

Emmanuel Appiadu-UNF RN Student poses with Wanda Jackson, Family Support Worker, Healthy Families Bobby Marcus of the Shands Jacksonville Community Reginald Bythewood talks with Lindsay Fields, Aprile Morrison and Larry Reese as they Jacksonville. Education & Wellness Center. visit the Community Outreach booth for Florida Kid Care at the Health Explosion.

Soil & Water Comm. Rahman Johnson with supporters on the steps of City Hall Shown above at the Ritz Theater Wall of Fame dedication honoring Theodore Holmes, with jazz great Herbie Mann and Joe announcing the clearance of charges brought on him by fellow commissioners for ille- JTA’s first Black bus drivers are Janice Sampson, Amos Ealy (retired Moseley at a CD signing held at the Ritz Theater. gal use of a cell phone in this 2002 photo. JTA & Honoree) and JTA Director Michael Blaylock. Page 8 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 1-7, 2016 AROUNDAROUND TOWNTOWN

What to do from social, volunteer, political and sports activities to self enrichment and the civic scene

40th Art & of the community will also be rec- Historic Eastside Roosevelt Boulevard. For more phone and keyboard and Yorgis ognized for their commitment to the UNCF Leaders information and to RSVP contact Goiricelaya on bass! The Ritz Antiques Show Jacksonville Community. For more Public Market Barry Summers at (904) 381-3436. Theatre and Museum is located at The 40th Art & Antiques Show is details call the local NAACP office The Jacksonville Public Market in Luncheon 829 N. Davis St. For tickets and back with the theme, “We’ve only at (904) 764-7578. Historic Eastside will take over the The United Negroe College Fund Holiday Mixer more details visit www.ritzjack- Just Begun…Celebrating the area north of the sports and enter- 11th Annual Leaders' Luncheon, sonville.com. Decade that Started it all,” paying tainment district on Saturday, featuring keynote speaker radio Holiday Mixer to benefit Hip Hop Duo Black Foundation for Fortitude, Friday, tribute to the Women’s Board with a December 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 host and HBCU advocate Tom FOSCI Healing groovy gala taking place Friday, Violin in Concert p.m., showcasing family and nutri- Joyner, will be held Wednesday, December 9th at 6 p.m. at the December 2-4th, at 7:30 p.m. Black Violin, the legendary tional programs, live entertainment, December 7, 12 noon at the Omni Foundation for Fortitude Run/Walk Enjoy delectable food reflecting the American hip hop duo from Florida food trucks, chef demonstrations, Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Headquarters located at 7274 Lem On Saturday, December 10th its era and boogie music. Guest is composed of two classically trained speakers, master gardener talks and Street. For more details email Turner Road. For more details call Families of Slain Children’s Inc., comedic actress Goldie Hawn. For string instrumentalists will be per- youth entrepreneurial activities. [email protected]. (904) 701-8411. inaugural Run/Walk for healing. tickets and more information visit forming at the Ritz Theatre and The festivities will take place along The Run/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at www.artandantiqueshow.com. Museum for two shows on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard from FRLA Workshop Coaches, Officials 3108 N Myrtle Avenue. To register Saturday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. Albert Street north to Oakley Street. Florida Restaurant Lodging & Athletic and for more details call (904) 683- Rat Pack Christmas and 9:30 p.m. Ritz Theatre is locat- For more details visit www.jack- Association independent operator’s 4986. ed at 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. sonvillepublicmarket.com. Association Meeting Enjoy those swinging Rat Pack workshop series is scheduled for The African American coaches, tunes along with your Christmas For tickets and more info call (800) Thursday, December 8, 8 a.m. to A Peter White 745-3000. FAME The Musical game officials and athletic associa- favorites. Featuring Dean Martin, 12:30 p.m. Location is One Ocean tion will hold its monthly meeting Christmas Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and The FAME musical is a full throt- Resort, 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic UF Little Miracles on Friday, December 9th at 10 a.m. A Peter White Christmas featuring Peter Lawford, Friday, December tle journey traversing the struggle, Beach, FL. This half-day workshop at the Joint Heirs Church, 2100 Rick Braun and Euge Groove, live 2nd at 6 p.m. Location is the Times Baby Shower fears and triumphs of young artist features keynote speakers and inter- Dunn Ave. All members and inter- at the Ritz Theater located at 829 N. Union Center, 300 Water St. For The UF Health Jacksonville navigating the worlds of dance, active activities. For more details ested person are asked to attend. Davis St. Come hear smooth tickets and more info visit Learning Resource Center, “Little music and theatre and is scheduled and to register visit www.frla.org. For more details contact Bill Hines sounds, jazz pop and classical www.fscjartistseries.org. Miracles Baby Shower,” Saturday, for Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at (904) 765-3728. music, Sunday, December 11th at December 3, at 9 a.m. Participate Location is the Times Union Decades Rewind 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more info FAMU J.R.E. Lee in health screenings, drawings and Center, 300 Water St. For tickets The 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Decades Comedy Get visit www.floridatheatre.org. giveaways for expectant mothers. and more info visit www.fscjartist- Rewind show is a concert tribute to Alumni Round-Up series.org. Down Concert The J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville Location is UF Shands at 653 W. an era featuring an eight-piece rock Marketing and 8th St. For more info call (904) band, vocalists, from Abba to Come enjoy The Comedy Get Alumni Chapter of Florida A&M JSYO Holiday Concert Down featuring comedians Cedric Branding Essentials University annual round-up is 244-8109. Zeppelin, takes place December 8- Jacksonville Symphony Youth 9, at 7 p.m. at the Times Union The Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, People connect with brands on a scheduled for Friday, December George Lopez, Eddie Griffin and 2nd at 6 p.m. Location is Suite, Generation Wealth Orchestra holiday concert Monday, Center. For tickets and more info very personal level. Attend this December 5th at 7 p.m. Location is visit www.fscjartistseries.org. Charlie Murphy, Friday, December marketing and branding workshop 4880 Big Island Drive #1 at the St. Scholarship Fair 9, at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Johns Town Center . For tickets and the Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 and identify and develop your com- Wealth Watchers Inc., will host Water St. For tickets and more FSCJ Community Arena located at 300 A. Philip pany’s brand idea which is essential more details visit www.famujack- the Generation Wealth Scholarship Randolph Blvd. For tickets and sonville.org. details visit www.jaxsymphony.org. Conversation Series to long term success. The workshop Fair to provide students and their more details visit www.ticketmas- is scheduled for Tuesday, families direct access to organiza- Professional Women’s On Thursday, December 8, from 6 ter.com. December 12th, 9 a.m. to 10:30 NAACP Freedom tions that provide scholarships. The – 8 p.m., the Florida State College Council Lunch a.m., at the Jessie Ball duPont Fund Dinner free event will feature workshops, at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will host Groundworks Find Center, 40 East Adams Street. For The Jacksonville Branch NAACP vendors, and resources for financial The Professional Women’s Community Conversation Series in Your Local Park more info call (904) 353-0890. Freedom Fund Dinner will take aid applications. Workshop is Council Lunch and Networking an effort to explore the state of rela- scheduled for Saturday, December session is Wednesday, December tions between Jacksonville’s com- In celebration of the National Park place Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m. Service Centennial and “Find Your Global Economy at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the EWC 6th at 11:30 a.m. at Maggiano’s munity and the law enforcement Adams-Jenkins Sports Complex, Little Italy, 10367 Midtown Pkwy. officers that serve to protect it. Park” initiative, Groundwork Panel Discussion Hotel, 225 E. Coastline Dr. The Jacksonville will host the Explore speaker is the Honorable Emanuel 1859 Kings Road. For more info Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Location is the Florida State The Changing Global Economy visit www.generationwealthschol- Wednesdays monthly. For more College at Jacksonville Kent Jacksonville Hogans Creek and where Jacksonville fits as an Cleaver of the 5th Congressional Biodiversity Festival on Saturday, District of Kansas. Noted citizens arshipfair.eventbrite.com. info see www.myjaxchamber.com. Campus-Room D-120, 3939 emerging powerhouse panel discus- December 10, from 10 a.m. – 3 sion, Tuesday, December 13, 11:30 p.m. at Henry J. Klutho Park in a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Historic Springfield. A unique Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Drive. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 opportunity for area youth to partic- For more info contact Ashley Lyon ipate in activities and be sworn in as at (904) 366-6638. Jax Junior Rangers and an appear- ance by Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl! For more details contact Trish Hiring Our Kapustka at (904) 891-6320. Heroes Job Fair Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair will Let’s Move take place Tuesday, December 13, Jacksonville is back! from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Let’s Move Jacksonville will take Center, University of North Florida, place, Saturday, December 10, 12000 Alumni Drive. This job fair from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The program is for veteran job seekers, active features health screenings, fitness, duty military members, guard and fun, food, dancing and more! Free reserve members and military and open to the public. Location is spouses. To register and for more the Baseball Grounds of info call (202) 657-2455. Jacksonville located at 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. To register and for more info visit www.imas- Learn Over Lunch tarfoundation.org. Are you a new partner with Visit Jacksonville? Or are you a long- Elio’s Quartet time partner that needs a refresh on how to make your business more at the Ritz visible? If the answer to either Elio’s Quartet (EQT) will appear question is YES, then you don't at the Ritz Theatre and Museum, want to miss Visit Jacksonville's Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m. monthly learn over lunch scheduled Elio's Quartet consists of talented for Wednesday, December 14th, musicians such as Elio Piedra on 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Visit drums, Livan Mesa on piano and Jacksonville, 208 N. Laura Street. keyboard, Yunior Arronte on saxo- For more details call 798-9111.

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Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32203 Page 9 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press December 1 -7, 2016 All Black Movie Channels Now Offered Through Streaming Services BET founder Robert Johnson is also jumping on the marketing niche. he recently launched the Urban Movie Channel (UMC), a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service created for African American and urban audiences in North America with an app. UMC Supermodel Khoudia Diop offers a seven-day free trial and Women of Color Still Struggling with America’s Beauty Standards For women of color like Melodi new generation to doubt their looks Parker, a licensed professional and abilities. counselor, the fact that actress “Many more clients are question- Gabrielle Union shared in a recent ing the color of their skin and wor- Harper’s Bazaar feature that she rying about it because they’re wor- had felt insecure about her dark ried about the future of the country skin when she was growing up and their personal futures,” Kaiser comes as no surprise. tells Yahoo Beauty. “I didn’t love my skin color. I did- But experts say it is possible to 70s genre era actors Pam Grier (L) and Fred Williamson (R), have joined n’t love my lips,” Union revealed. counter the negativity. Although forces with one of today’s music icons Rick Ross to launch Brown Sugar. “I didn’t love my nose. I didn’t love some of the ongoing rhetoric can be Move over Netflix, marketers Dolemite, Cotton Comes to Harlem, munity as they depicted African- my hair. I didn’t love anything. I frightening and damaging, there are have streamlined into the African- Uptown Saturday Night, Cooley Americans as strong leading char- didn’t love my body. Because no also many positive messages out Americans market with two new High, Three The Hard Way, Coffy, acters and heroes for the first time.” one was choosing me — my self- there, so “listen to them,” suggests subscription based services - Brown Black Caesar, Five on the Black Grier is one of the streaming ser- esteem was determined by some- Parker. Her personal favorite: BET Founder is now Sugar and UMC. Hand Side, Cleopatra Jones, vice's ambassadors alongside actor body choosing me.” Black Girls Rock, founded bymod- in the streaming business Bounce TV is jumping into the Mandingo, Willie Dynamite, Which Fred “The Hammer” Williamson But that insecurity, Parker says , is el Beverly Bond. “This is a power- thereafter, is just $6.99/month. subscription streaming service Way is Up?, Car Wash, and The and producer Rick Ross. a part of the black ethos, a shared ful movement that brings to life dif- UMC features urban content and world with the launch of Brown Original Gangstas. "You can see the influence of narrative among black women ferent experiences, that shows us feature films, documentaries, origi- Sugar, a streaming app available on “Brown Sugar is just like Netflix, these movies in every aspect of rap everywhere — many of whom have that dark or light, kinky-haired or nal series, stand-up comedy, and mobile phones, tablets and online only blacker,” actress Pam Grier, and hip-hop; in the music, the wished at one point or another that straight-haired, we can make a dif- other exclusive content for African for $4 per month. who stars in Foxy Brown, said in a lyrics, the fashion and overall their skin was a different color. ference,” Parker says. American and urban audiences. The service is home to iconic statement. “These movies are style," Ross said in a statement. “I have a birthmark that is a shade Senegalese model Khoudia Diop UMC adds new titles weekly black movies, including: The Mack, entertaining and fun, but they were "The Blaxploitation genre is where lighter than the rest of my body, and is another positive voice. The 19- including live stand-up specials like Foxy Brown, Shaft, Super Fly, also empowering to the black com- it all began.” when I was younger, I wished that it year-old had been bullied over her Gary Owen’s I Agree With Myself would extend all over me,” Parker dark skin, but she learned how to and performances featuring The says. “I had black dolls, but I rise above it, even giving herself Daily Show host Trevor Noah and refused to play with them, and I the nickname Melanin Goddess. Kanye West Needs Help comedic rock star Kevin Hart; com- didn’t want people blacker than me “At first I confronted the bullies, edy films including #Luckynumber Continued from page 1 police forces lack the tools to man- different if mental health profes- to touch me, even though I lived in but I learned to stay positive, tune starring Method Man; drama If you share your mental anguish, age a mental health crisis that is sionals, not a trigger-happy officer, a black neighborhood and went to a out the negativity and love myself Knucklehead starring actresses you are cray-cray, the object of likely growing. were deployed to intervene? black church. It took me years to more each day,” Diop told said. Alfre Woodard and Gbenga jokes and ridicule. If you hide it, Consider the case of Anthony Should mental illness be a death get over that and to feel empowered For some of his clients whose Akinnagbe and Second Coming you are eaten alive by an anguish Hill, a naked and unarmed Atlanta sentence? It was for Anthony Hill, enough to love myself.” skin-color insecurities are deeply starring Golden Globe Award win- that forces you to say “fine,” or Air Force veteran who was acting and for many others who don’t get Professionals like Parker and embedded, psychotherapist Aaron ner Idris Elba and Nadine Marshall; “okay,” when people ask you how erratically in his apartment complex the help they need. Even as the licensed psychotherapist Stacy Skinner-Spain works to get to the documentaries including Tim Reid you are doing. Just like we tell peo- in early March. Someone called incoming President attempts to Kaiser worry that in the current source of the pain. Presents: The Legacy Documentary ple to take an annual physical, to 911, because a naked man was reverse some aspects of the political climate — including the “It’s important to identify triggers Series; action/thrillers including feel their breasts for lumps, to get knocking on doors and “acting Affordable Care Act, conscious aftermath of a racist post on social — whether they’re about skin The Sin Seer starring Isaiah the prostate check, we need to deranged.” When DeKalb police health advocates must insist that media from a West Virginia town color, hair texture or whatever — Washington; and stage play produc- encourage folks who are a bit errat- officer Robert Olsen encountered mental health coverage is as impor- official calling First Lady Michelle and acknowledge that they make tions including the premiere of ic to check in with their doctors Hill, he asked him to stop, and tant as physical health coverage. It Obama an “ape in heels” — skin- one feel devalued,” Skinner-Spain David E. Talbert’s Another Man about their mental health. when he did not, he was shot twice. is disgraceful that a veteran should color insecurities among African- says. “Working back from there, Will on December 9, 2016. We don’t do that and, indeed, Mr. Hill didn’t have a weapon, and be shot, because his mental illness Americans and other minorities you can find the things that then Both services are adding new many health plans limit access to anybody who is hanging out naked got the better of him. It is disgusting could heighten, thereby causing a make a person feel valued.” mental health professionals. But the is clearly mentally impaired. that dozens of others who are mental health status of African Meanwhile, Officer Olsen had a unarmed and mentally ill are shot, Americans too often col- Taser, but he chose to use his gun, because people untrained to man- lides with the law but he chose to use his gun against age mental illness are sent to com- enforcement sys- a naked, weaponless man. munities, gun ready, and oblivious tem when “errat- Olsen was charged with murder to alternatives. ic” behavior on and indicted and, in October, was And it is disturbing that Kanye the part of some ordered to stand trial. The trial West is melting down in plain sight, African may begin late this year or early drowning his pain in angry vitriol. Americans is next year. Meanwhile, it is sig- When can we, African Americans, seen as simply nificant to note that Anthony talk about the mental health crisis criminal. People Hill was believed to be bipolar, that exists in our community? It who are mentally and suffering from post-traumatic isn’t going to get better, as hate ill and need help stress syndrome. He served our crime escalates and swastikas begin are too often country in Afghanistan, and tried to adorn our city walls. Some of us incarcerated unsuccessfully to get an will want to fight, and others will be or killed appointment, and some driven to despair. We must speak of because help, from the veter- mental health and healing, and we some an affairs hospital must speak of it often. One of in Atlanta. Kanye West’s colleagues, 9th Might the Wonder said, “Been knowing the outcome of brother upwards of 13 years. his erratic Mental healing is a serious thing, no episode matter what. Stay strong Kanye have been West.” Ashe’. Enjoy Life. Make it Last Isn’t life beautiful? We want you to enjoy it for as long as you can. Did you know it is recommended that for most women, high-quality mammography screening should begin at age 40? 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