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A Data News Weekly Exclusive Nation Prepares for Trump NOLA Prepares to Protest

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As Trump Prepares for Inauguration, NOLA Prepares to Protest

Take ‘Em Down NOLA previously protested confederate monuments throughout the City this past summer.

Eric M Craig motes service and unity between people in Washington D .C . The ceremony offi- President, some groups will be detesting Multimedia Editor throughout the world, the United States cially begins at 8:30 a .m . Central Time . the change and its accompanying policies . Nearly a week after the Martin Lu- will once again stand divided during the President-elect Trump will swear into Several organized groups, including two ther King, Jr . Holiday, Donald J . Trump presidential ceremony . office at 11 a .m . Central Time . The cer- in , plan to hold Citywide will be sworn in as the nation’s 45th The nation’s 58th Presidential Inau- emony will be held outside Capitol Hill . protest of the inaugural day . President . As the King Holiday pro- guration will take place Friday, Jan . 20th As the nation prepares for its 45th Cover Story, Continued on page 3.

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New Orleans Anti- Trump Protest Take ‘Em Down NOLA and New Orleans Workers Group will hold an organized demonstration in front of City Hall, at Duncan Plaza, to denounce policies of the Donald J . Trump Administration, and other policies that infringe of the majority in the nation . The planned protest will convene at 3 p .m . Central Time, and is open to the general public . The protest organized by Take ‘Em Down NOLA and the New Orleans Workers Group will demonstrate against fascism, White supremacy and the rule of billionaires, which, according to protest leaders, are representa- tional of Donald Trump’s charac- ter and action . Several other organizations around the nation will be participat- ing in similar protest, using the joint hashtag #J20 on Twitter, Facebook and other social platforms . In New Orleans, Take ‘Em Down NOLA and New Orleans Workers Group will use the #J20NOLA hashtag . This past November, similar but less organized anti-Trump rallies and protest were rampant across New Orleans and other cities across the nation after Donald Trump was named President-elect . While those protest were not linked to Take ‘Em Down NOLA or the New Orleans Worker Group, Malcom Suber, the official spokes- person for both organizations, said these protest are operating under the same general concept . “People are upset about the Trump victory in November and his administration being inaugu- rated on Friday,” Suber said . “In the upcoming protest, we are opposing policies that the Trump Administration will sup- port,” he added . Many Republicans in the most recent Care attempting to disman- tle the Affordable Care Act, which, in essence, subsidizes expensive health treatments for many Ameri- cans, and prevent insurance com- panies from dropping or raising premiums with individuals with terminal illnesses . Without the act, many Americans would be without Affordable Health Insurance . Ac- cording to Donald Trump’s cam- paign, he is a supporter of disman- tling the legislation . “Trump is a right-wing su- premacist who won by playing the race card and misguiding the gen- eral public . He wants to give tax breaks to rich people . His stance on immigration is unacceptable . We’re upset at his policies, which makes mobility in this country Cover Story, Continued on page 5. Page 4 January 21 - January 27, 2017 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

Rep. Richmond Joins CBC Colleagues to Testify Against Sen. Jeff Sessions AG Nomination

Data News Staff Edited a total disregard for the equal ap- timony I want to address two timely Report plication of justice and protection issues,” Richmond said . of the law as it applies to African- “I want to first express my con- Washington, DC – Today, Con- Americans and falls short on so cerns about being made to testify at gressional Black Caucus (CBC) many issues,” said Rep . Richmond . the very end of this set of witness Chairman, Congressman Cedric “If you vote to confirm Senator Ses- panels . To have a Senator, a House Richmond (LA-02), joined his CBC sions, you take ownership of every- Member and a living civil rights leg- colleagues, Civil Rights Icon Con- thing he may do or not do in office . end testify at the end of all this is the gressman John Lewis (GA-05) and He has no track record of fighting equivalent of being made to go to Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), to tes- for justice for minorities, despite the back of the bus . It is a petty strat- tify in the Senate Judiciary Commit- the characterizations you have egy and the record should reflect my tee in opposition to the nomination heard from others today .” consternation at the unprecedented of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) for Excerpts from the Congressman’s process that brought us here . My re- Attorney General . testimony can be found below . cord on equality speaks for itself and In his testimony, Congressman “I would like to thank the Chair- I don’t mind being last, but to have Richmond made the case that the man and Ranking Member for al- living legend John Lewis handled in confirmation of Sen . Sessions for lowing me to testify . The Senate’s such a fashion is beyond the pale and the top role in the Justice Depart- duty to provide advice and consent the message sent by this process is ment would be disproportionately to presidential nominees is a fun- duly noted by me, the 49 Members harmful to African-Americans with damental component of American of the Congressional Black Caucus respect to voting rights and crimi- democracy . I know that you do not and the 78 million Americans and nal justice reform: take this responsibility lightly . Be- Congressman Cedric Richmond, Chair of the Congressional Black over 17 million African-Americans “Jeff Sessions has demonstrated fore I jump into my substantive tes- Caucus that we represent .”

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Grant Awarded to LSU Health New Orleans Student Program to Help Homeless Women & Children

Data News Staff Edited shelter housing entire families who Report have found themselves homeless .” The students also want to in- A program founded and run by crease offerings for children . The LSU Health New Orleans Medical Children’s Educational Enrichment Students to make health care and Program will include transporta- health education more accessible to tion, admissions/tickets, as well as homeless women and children has supplies and sporting equipment . been awarded a $10,000 Grant by Grant funds will also support im- La Societe Des Dames Hospitalieres proving the stability, sustainability, Donor Advised Fund . LSU Health and efficiency of the program . Cur- New Orleans’ New Orleans Women rently, student volunteers are bor- and Children’s Shelter (NOWS) rowing equipment from other cam- Outreach Program brings together pus and community organizations students from five of LSU Health or bringing their own for the clin- New Orleans’ six schools, along with ics and educational sessions . The Xavier University School of Phar- program intends to buy equipment macy, to provide health services and such as otoscopes, blood pressure health care education to the residents cuffs, and height/weight scales, as of New Orleans Women & Children’s well as necessary supplies . Shelter . The shelter is the largest or- Denise Flock-Williams, Interim ganization serving homeless women LSU Health Center in New Orleans. President of LSU Health New Or- and children in New Orleans . leans Foundation, worked with Samantha Karlin and Hunter ect . Kathryn DiLosa and Katherine gramming and clinics at the New Orleans Medical Student and Co- DiLosa to secure the Grant . “The Hopkins, both LSU Health New Davidson Karlay, also LSU Health Orleans Women & Children’s Shel- Director of LSU Health New Or- Foundation exists to support the Orleans Medical Students and Al- New Orleans School of Medicine ter and expand to provide program- leans’ NOWS Outreach Program . mission of LSU Health New Or- bert Schweitzer Fellows, founded Students and Albert Schweitzer Fel- ming at the newest shelter site, “The target population will more leans, a strong component of LSU Health New Orleans’ NOWS lows, have expanded the program . opened in October 2016, starting than double, expanding to provide which is outreach . We’re especially Outreach Program in 2015 as their “The grant will allow our NOWS in January 2017,” says Kathryn Di- men’s health, as well as family pleased to be able to further the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Proj- Outreach to continue health pro- Losa, a first-year LSU Health New planning and health, with the new ability of our students to give back .”

Cover Story , Continued from page 3. easier for the rich and harder of Martin Luther King Jr . Holiday Cel- As Kimbrough, upheld soli- the poor,” Suber said . ebration in front of City Hall . darity between people, Mayor On Friday’s protest, demon- While the event is held to sup- Mitch Landrieu agreed, saying strators will not only voice con- port and uphold community and that’s where Trump harms the cerns about the incoming Trump togetherness, as remembered nation . Administrations, but about other in King’s legacy, Donald Trump As I contemplate the day that wrongs conducted by the City, came up in a few segments of the we’re celebrating today and the state and nation . Many people, ac- annual event . one we will celebrate on Friday, cording to Suber, will protest the The MLK Celebration Keynote there does seem to be a juxtaposi- lack of affordable housing, low Speaker, and Dillard University tion between the words and action wages, and police brutality along- President Walter Kimbrough, be- of where we are with a nation,” side Trump protestors . lieved there needs to be more dis- Landrieu said . “All of us who are struggling will course to deal with the incoming “President-elect Trump used come together as a united front,” Trump Administration . a clear statement when he was Suber said . “It’s clearly a bipartisan con- running for office that ‘I will “Fifty different struggles isolat- frontation that is going on,” Kim- make America great again .’ It ed from one another doesn’t garner brough said, referring to the harsh made me wonder and ponder any attention . However, under unity treatment celebrities Steve Harvey about what America he is speak- we should create an agenda where and Kanye West have received af- ing about,” he added . we support people in our collective ter meeting with Donald Trump “Greatness cannot be ob- struggles,” Suber said . separately . Several other celebrities tained through oppression; “The main thing is that we need have received harsh criticism over Greatness cannot be obtained bodies at this protest . We don’t have social media . by determining if someone wins money to influence politicians, but “King’s life and many of his or loses . America is at its best . we are the majority, so they need to words talk about love…loving those America is great, then and now, act in our interest,” he added . who are twisting your words, lov- when we find greatness through ing those who are moving against solidarity, when we find great- Trump During NOLA’s you . . . So how do we turn the tide ness through community and MLK Celebration from chaos to community? The when we find greatness through On Monday, January 16th, New answer is doing it together,” Kim- togetherness . An Anti-Trump Protest will be held on the day of the Presidential Inau- Orleans held its Commemorative guration. brough said . Page 6 January 21 - January 27, 2017 FashionData Zone & Style www.ladatanews.com

Delaney’s Armoire Photographer Spotlight DeOrin Payne’s “Enthroned”

Delaney George Columnist

Throughout many years, people have attempted to por- tray women of African descent in almost every medium, such as paintings, sculptures and, the most popular, photography . In New Orleans woman compliments the contrast in the background of Payne’s shot as she New Orleans model sits majestically sits on the throne. upon Payne’s throne as he captures these pieces, each woman is por- her in the madness of downtown trayed distinctively, showcasing New Orleans. African magic . Traveling photographer, DeO- rin Payne, uses his queen-like thrones to communicate how he sees Black women . Payne, a California native, has been using multiple New Orleans models to display an art form of beauty and grace by using thrones . Payne’s innovative sto- rytelling style of photography is dubbed “enthroned,” and it has been shooting every local beauty Local model strikes a sexy yet elegant pose in front of one of the many Local New Orleans woman, kicks her feet up with colorful New Orleans homes as Payne shoots. grace as Payne captures the compelling shot. Style/Continued on page 10.

The Curly Corner 3 Reasons Why Protective Styling is a Must

As a tightly curled natural, protective 1 . Tightly curled hair can break easily styling is the key to ultimate hair growth . if manipulated all the time . For those of Protective styles hide your hair for a cer- you who have “hand in hair” syndrome, tain length of time to keep your hands out protective styling will keep you from if it . Naturals that have fine hair, as I do, playing with your curls . Hair grows and risk unnecessary breakage, knots and split can go grow long but only if you allow it ends due to everyday manipulation . Protec- to . Wear braids or twists for a while and tive styling is key to maintaining the health watch your hair growth begin to increase . Destiny Johnson of your hair . Although protective styling Daily styling and manipulation can unin- Natural Hair Columnist doesn’t seem as fun as wearing your curls tentionally break the hair . out and down, here are 3 reasons why hid- 2 . Protective styling helps you to better ing your curls for a while can benefit your manage curly hair . Sometimes natural hair natural hair journey . Style, Continued on page 11.

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Harvey Brown Martin Luther King Holiday . The iday with the signing of the National Mayor Mitch Landrieu, accompanied Photographer morning event was themed as New Black Anthem, an Interfaith Prayer by several City officials, leaders, Orleans Together, promoting a space and a Keynote Speech Address by dance troupes and marching bands, On Monday, January 16th, New of equity among the citizens of New Dillard University President Walter led a 1 .5 march from City Hall to Orleans celebrated the 31st Annual Orleans . The City celebrated the hol- Kimbrough . After the formal event, Martin Luther King, Jr . Blvd .

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To Be Equal Assessing President Obama’s Impact and Legacy

Throughout our history, the dents , John Jacob was faced with Congressional oppo- higher than Reagan’s, exceeded has taken and Hugh Price continued our en- sition unprecedented in its intensity only by Presidents Franklin D . Roo- seriously our responsibility to hold gagement with the Presidents with and sinister nature . Both his accom- sevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and Bill the President of the United States whom they served to further the plishments and his failures must be Clinton . During Obama’s presiden- accountable to the needs of urban work of civil rights and secure sup- evaluated against those conditions . cy, the economy has added 15 mil- America and communities of color . port for Urban League programs . In creating our scorecard, the lion new jobs, and the jobless rate During the Great Depression, Ex- The first African American National Urban League harkened has dropped from 7 .6 percent to 4 .7 ecutive Secretary Eugene Kinckle Presidency quite naturally has back to the famous question Ron- percent — and from 12 .7 percent to Marc Morial Jones served on President Franklin held special significance for the ald Reagan asked the nation during 7 .8 percent for African Americans . President and CEO Delano Roosevelt’s “Black Cabi- National Urban League . In recog- his sole debate against President The high school graduation rate for National Urban League net .” Lester Granger, who headed nition of Barack Obama’s unique Jimmy Carter: “Are you better off African Americans has increased the League during World War II, place in American history, we set than you were four years ago?” In from 66 .1 percent to 75 percent . “That faith that I placed all those is among those credited with per- out to create a comprehensive this instance, the question is, “Is the There are 614,000 fewer long-term years ago, not far from here, in the suading President Harry Truman analysis of his two terms, which nation better off than it was eight unemployed . Wages are up 3 .4 per- power of ordinary Americans to to desegregate the Armed Forces . we released earlier this week to years ago?” And, “Is Black America cent . More than 16 million Ameri- bring about change, that faith has Whitney M . Young advised presi- great national interest . better off than it was eight years cans who were uninsured now have been rewarded in ways I could not dents John F . Kennedy and Lyndon Any evaluation of the Obama ago?” The answer to both questions health care coverage, with the un- have possibly imagined .” – Presi- Johnson and was instrumental in administration must first recognize is, unequivocally, “Yes .” insured rate for African Americans dent Barack Obama, Farewell Ad- the passage of the landmark Civil that he inherited the worst econo- President Obama is leaving of- cut by more than half . dress, January 10, 2017 Rights Act . Urban League Presi- my since the Great Depression, and fice with an approval rating even Commentary, Continued on page 10.

MLK’s Legacy for Black America In 2017

Southern Christian Leadership unjust systems of oppression and dom movement with strategic vis- truth to power . We cannot afford Conference (SCLC) prophetically suppression . ibility and editorial support . to engage in the cynicism that is stood strong for freedom, justice, Legacy is about establishing in In Dr . King’s last address in now popular . and equality for Black Americans one’s life and work, that which will Memphis, Tennessee on the night Martin Luther King, Jr .’s living and for all people who cried out for endure and last for generations to before his assassination on April legacy beacons us to not give in to a better quality of life throughout come . Dr . King’s life and work 4, 1968, he made statements that hopelessness and self-defeatism . the world . exemplified intellectual honesty, still apply and endure today in We have had difficult times before Dr . King was more than one of activism, and courage . At a time 2017 . Dr . King emphasized that and each generation is called to Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. the greatest orators and preachers when the misguided phenomena when society appears polarized stand up with the principles, val- NNPA Columnist of the 20th century . He was one of so-called “fake news” is gain- and deeply divided, we must strive ues, and commitments that we of the most effective intellectual ing momentum in the body poli- to overcome divisiveness and have inherited from so many of theologians whose moral genius tic of the nation, we all should be hopelessness . our sisters and brothers who sac- As the United States of America and courage helped irreversibly reminded that Dr . King would Dr . King in his final sermon rificed for us to be where we are and the global community salutes, to change the course of American always cautioned that only “The stated, “Now that’s a strange state- today . recognizes and commemorates history for civil and human rights . truth will set us free .” ment to make, because the world King stated, “Now, what does the 88th birthday of The Rever- No man or woman is perfect . Yet This is the reason we are deter- is all messed up . The nation is sick . all of this mean in this great peri- end Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr ., it Dr . King’s leadership inspired and mined to maintain and to sustain Trouble is in the land; confusion all od of history? It means that we’ve is a providential time to reassess motivated millions of Black Amer- the viability of the Black Press of around . That’s a strange statement . got to stay together . We’ve got to the meaning and challenges of Dr . icans and others to strive toward America as the truthful, accurate, But I know, somehow, that only stay together and maintain unity .” King’s legacy for Black America the perfection equal justice for all and trusted voice of Black Ameri- when it is dark enough can you see While race is still a defining fac- in this year of profound change, through nonviolent social change ca . This year marks the 190th year the stars . And I see God working in tor in American society, we must anxiety, and hope . and transformation . of the Black Press in the United this period of the twentieth century not allow racial discrimination or As we witness the transfer of As a young teenage staff work- States . During the height of the in a way that men, in some strange racism in any form to divide us presidential power from President er for SCLC in North Carolina in led by Dr . way, are responding .” or to prevent us from moving for- Barack H . Obama to President Don- the early 1960s, I witnessed first- King and other leaders, the main- Thus, what may appear to some ward as families and communities ald J . Trump, it is quite appropriate hand how Martin Luther King, Jr . stream press would often attempt to be a “dark” hour is in fact a steadfast in our unified actions to to apply some the long-lasting and would stir the consciousness of to undermine the legitimacy and God-given time to reassert that improve our quality of life . enduring tenets of Martin Luther the masses . We overcame the fear purpose of the movement for justice and freedom are still pos- Black America will overcome . King’s leadership, teachings, and of standing up for righteousness change . But the Black Press al- sible and very probable if we uni- We have come too far to stand still perspectives . Dr . King and the in the presence of evil powers and ways chronicled the news of free- fy, organize, mobilize, and speak or go backwards . www.ladatanews.com Dollars & Sense January 21 - January 27, 2017 Page 9 Black Families Can Bridge the Wealth Gap by Owning a Home

Edward Gaston cans watched minority and low to put Black families on the path to Florida Star/NNPA Member moderate income homeowners lose growing equity, which is a neces- equity and generational wealth with sary step toward securing genera- From predatory lending and no plan for recovery . It is highly un- tional wealth . Put simply, buying foreclosures to wealth stripping likely for the wealth that has been the right home, the right way is a and income inequality, the national denied or stripped from under- big step toward filling the wealth wealth gap is relevant and ongoing . served communities to suddenly gap to combat generational pov- The wealth gap continues to ex- reappear . However, there are some erty . Second to saving money, pur- pand based on one of the greatest solutions to bridge the gap, one of chasing a home is considered as a heists of all time: the shifting of gen- which is home ownership . common sense investment strategy erational wealth from one cultural Although the financial crisis neg- for building wealth . To assist with group to another . atively impacted homeownership homeownership, it is imperative to The wealth gap has been vali- for many communities, it remains connect with a HUD certified coun- dated and maintained over genera- a proven weapon for increasing seling agency, which is available tions . Minorities have been denied wealth, particularly through home in most communities to walk you access to capital to build businesses equity and tax benefits . Home- through the process to prepare for and grow farms . They have been ownership is very different from and purchase a home . These orga- forced to pay higher interest rates purchasing clothes or buying a car, nizations have industry experts on for mortgages and disproportion- less to do the same work as men Sadly, no solutions have proven which loses value . Having your own staff, who are empowered to create ately — and intentionally — impact- in Corporate America, and under- to be sustainable across these com- four walls is still part of the Ameri- individual resolutions and solutions ed during the nation’s foreclosure served communities pay high inter- munities in order to lessen the gap . can Dream . and train buyers on building wealth crisis . Women continue to be paid est rates for emergency loans . With the foreclosure crisis, Ameri- Homeownership done right, can through homeownership .

Data Zone, Continued from page 6.

Local New Orleans woman, gives a strong yet graceful glare to Payne’s camera as he captures the scenery of the New Orleans neighborhood. within reach since . Every location, outfit, and model is unique in every shot . However, one aspect of his photos remain the same: the throne . Each photo show- cases a subject with an individual essence, style and femininity . In his photography, Payne emphasizes displaying the Black woman graced with the culture of New Orleans . Most locations in Payne’s enthroned series are conducted in esteemed, recognizable locations throughout the metro area . Models work with Payne describes his aesthetic and “profound, Black, and majestic .” Local model Brandie Goff, collaborated with Payne on more than one occasion, saying her experience was positive and inspiring . “This concept brings awareness to the culture of Black women, and I am so glad he focuses on a part of our community that so many have forgotten,” Goff said . “When people see these chairs they automatically think of their an- cestors and how they also sat on such chairs . That alone makes me proud to be a part of this series; it’s bigger than me,” she added . For more info on Payne and photos visit @enthxned on Instagram or www .visualalchemyphoto .com Page 10 January 21 - January 27, 2017 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Mayor Landrieu, OPSB, City Officials Host Dedication Ceremony for Youth Study Center’s Travis Hill School

Data News Staff Edited traordinary work taking place at the Report Travis Hill School,” said OPSB Su- perintendent Henderson Lewis Jr . Mayor Mitch Landrieu along “I am grateful to see this Academic with Orleans Parish School Board Program transforming the lives of Superintendent Henderson Lewis our court-involved youth .” and Youth Study Center officials The school is named in honor hosted a Dedication Ceremony for of New Orleans native and Musi- the Travis Hill School (1100 Milton cian Travis “Trumpet Black” Hill . St .) housed in the Youth Study Cen- Hill spent some time in the Juve- ter (YSC) – New Orleans’ Juvenile nile Detention Center followed by Detention Center . nine years in prison . After being “The Youth Study Center’s Tra- released, he became a renowned vis Hill School is a unique place Trumpet Player promoting peace that has real opportunity to affect and violence prevention . He played change in the lives of New Orleans’ across the United States and inter- youth .” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu . nationally before passing away in “The City of New Orleans has Tokyo, Japan in 2015 . worked hard to create reforms to “I am excited to have a school make this facility a place that can named after Travis,” said Dorothy transform the lives of youth . We are Hill Martin, mother of Travis Hill . proud of the advances the YSC has “He was an inspiration to many made and look forward to the con- Youth Study Center Travis Hill School graduates. while he lived and was committed tinued success of the school .” to our City and our City’s youth . I The Travis Hill School houses school diploma, and those cred- is on creating principles that sup- velop academic skills, creative tal- am hopeful that he can continue approximately 48 students facing its can be transferred to another port students and prepare them ents, and mindsets necessary to providing motivation to young juvenile and adult charges daily . school upon their release from the for their return home . The school transform their lives and become people who pass through the Youth The students who attend Travis Youth Study Center . works to provide a safe learning productive citizens . Study Center and the school that Hill earn credits toward their high The Travis Hill School’s focus environment for students to de- “We are very proud of the ex- now bears his name .”

Commentary, Continued from page 8. to some notable missed opportu- nities and outright failures, such Barack Obama’s passion and as the economic development of steady hand made a huge differ- urban centers, gun violence and ence in charting a progressive the foreclosure rate and bank course and positively impacted the closure rate in communities of lives of ordinary Americans . Black color and low-income neigh- Americans felt both the pride of borhoods . On these and other his accomplishments and the pain issues, we rated the Obama ad- when it was clear his opponents ministration “Fair” or “Poor .” sought to diminish a great Ameri- Our evaluation springs from a can . I am confident the long arc of consideration of his accomplish- history will judge him favorably . ments balanced against the con- While we scored many of the ditions under which he served . administration’s achievements The National Urban League has with our highest rating, “Superi- given the Obama Administration or,” President Obama’s tenure as an overall rating of “Excellent,” a whole had shortcomings, due our second-highest rating .

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�he Na�onal �c�onogh 35 �igh School �lumni �ssocia�on is reaching out to all graduates as it begins the celebra�on of the school�s �entennial �elebra�on ����� to �0���. If you are a graduate or if you know of someone who graduated from the school, contact the alumni associa�on at mcdonogh35alumni� associa�[email protected], mcdonogh35alumniassocia�on.org, or write to �c�onogh 35 �lumni �ssocia�on, P.O. Box 50306, New Orleans, �� �0���, ���� �lumni �ssocia�on. Submit New Orleans school items to [email protected]. Include contact informa�on. www.ladatanews.com National News January 21 - January 27, 2017 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to High School Artwork Pit Republicans place your classified ad.

Against CBC on Capitol Hill Job Opportunity Freelance Writers Wanted Data News Weekly, “The People’s Paper, is looking for freelence writers to join our team print and digital team. We want to hear from you if you are a working journalist, or an aspiring journalist who has 2 years or more of newspaper or PR writing experience. We need writers who can cover New Orleans news stories, ranging from local high school sports, community events, City Hall and entertainment. Experience in print is necessary, experience in digital and social media are encouraged. Compensation is CBC Members hang student’s artwork on January 10th, after a Republican Congressman removed it early last week. (Lauren Burke/NNPA) competitive and great story ideas will be Lauren Victoria Burke licans moved to make the painting wire after votes on the House floor which is not in the U .S . Capitol and appreciated. NNPA Newswire Contributor an issue into a call to arms in sup- on the night of January 10th, “It’s is temporary . On January 10th, against the port of police . They also argued really been reduced to a childish The late segregationist Senator If you are interested, please email your resume backdrop of President Obama’s that a picture involving “current game now and they have lost all ci- James O . Eastland of Mississippi, and 3 writing samples to: Farewell Address, a nomination controversy” hanging in the Capitol vility for this institution .” whose portrait is permanently dis- terrybjones@bellsouth. hearing for Sen . Jeff Sessions to be was a violation of the art competi- On the morning of January 10th played on the third floor of the U .S . net and datanewseditor@ Attorney General and a press con- tion rules . Reps . Clay, Richmond (D-La .), Capitol above the Senate Chamber, bellsouth.net. ference by Donald Trump, mem- The artwork had been hanging and Reps . Alma Adams (D-N .C .) was well-known as an opponent of bers of Congress did battle over a for over six months, since June re-hung the acrylic painting after civil rights . A statue of Confederate painting by a teenager . 2016, and went unnoticed until a Rep . Duncan Hunter (R-Calif .) re- “president” Jefferson Davis stands We can’t wait to The St . Louis High School Stu- Fox News Personality complained moved it and carried it to Clay’s in the Statuary Hall, along with hear from you! dent David Pulphus’ painting shows in late December . office on January 7th . The NNPA several other dubious characters a street scene that includes as its “Know that the Building Com- Newswire asked Hunter on Janu- in U .S . History, including Alexan- main character an animal in a police mission already approved all of this ary 10th, if the art was protected der Hamilton Stephens and former uniform pointing a gun at a figure artwork on this wall . The African- by the First Amendment and he President John Calhoun . dressed in jeans and a red shirt that American Community has had a responded, “No .” The Black Caucus discussed would appear to be a wolf . But the painful, tortured history with law Several CBC Members have the issues around the painting on painting also includes a cop depict- enforcement in this country . So, pointed out that the U .S . Capitol is Wednesday, January 11th at their ed as human calmly leading a per- let’s not ignore that fact, that that’s full of dubious characters depicted weekly meeting . son away by the arm . not contemporary . That’s historic,” in sculpture and on canvas, who are Lauren Victoria Burke is a Political This space can be Three Republicans including said Rep . Lacy Clay (D-Mo .) on known racists and segregationists . Analyst who speaks on Politics and African-American Leadership. She Reps . Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif .) whether the issue of police brutality The individuals depicted and hon- is also a frequent contributor to and Brian Babin (R-Texas), re- should be considered a “contempo- ored are on permanent display in- the NNPA Newswire and Black- PressUSA.com. Connect with Lau- moved the painting at some point rary” controversial issue . side the U .S . Capitol and have been ren by email at LBurke007@gmail. yours for only $80 last Tuesday on Capitol Hill . Repub- Rep . Clay told the NNPA News- for years, unlike Pulphus’ artwork, com and on Twitter at @LVBurke.

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