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Black Unemployment Volume 28 No. 40 Jacksonville, Florida August 13-19 2015 Rate Dropped in July Voting Rights Threatened as Voting Rights Act Turns 50 The latest figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the African-American unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent in By Jazelle Hunt missions: To celebrate the signing illegitimate reason for this action is ing procedures without first clear- July from 9.5 percent in June. WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and that it’s all about politics…where ing the proposed changes with the This remains almost double the national rate of unemployment in July, the nation marks the 50th anniver- to recommit ourselves to making people figure if they can suppress U.S. Justice Department or a feder- which was 5.3 percent. sary of the Voting Rights Act of sure that the victory won 50 years 10 to 15 percent of the Black vote, al judge in Washington. The states There were 215,000 jobs added to the labor market in July, mostly in 1965, civil rights groups and lead- ago will not be wiped away by a they can steal an election.” could be exempted from such professional and business services, leisure and hospitality and health ers, union representatives, elected Supreme Court that has shown us Section 4 gave the voting law requirements upon proving they no care industries. officials, and citizens gathered at supreme disrespect by gutting a key teeth; it provided an objective longer discriminated. For Black men over the age of 20, the unemployment rate dropped to the Martin Luther King Jr. section of the Voting Rights Act,” measure for discriminatory prac- Two years ago, in a 5-4 vote, the 8.8 percent from 9.5 percent. For Black women of the same age, the Memorial on the National Mall in said Charles Steele, Jr., president tices, and flagged the states that had Supreme Court found Sections 4 unemployment rate rose slightly from 7.9 to 8.0 percent over the past Washington, D.C. to address the and CEO of the Southern Christian discriminated against Black voters. and 5 unconstitutional. The conser- month. threats to voting rights today. Leadership Conference (SCLC), Section 5 mandated that these vative majority ruled that the meas- For Black youth specifically, ages 16 to 19, the jobless rate decreased “We stand here today with two which co-sponsored the rally. “The flagged states could not change vot- ure, Continued on page 3 from 31.8 percent to 28.7 percent. Wages also increased on average for workers, with payrolls adding .05 cents per hour last month. EWC Honors Centurion Virginia Revokes License Plates Featuring Confederate Flag Bertha Adams with Party The Edward Waters College DANVILLE, Va. - Virginia has revoked specialty license plates fea- turing a Confederate battle flag after a federal judge dissolved an injunc- (EWC) Schell Sweet tion allowing the image. Community Resource Center The Department of Motor Vehicles will begin recalling and replacing recently hosted a celebration existing plates, Attorney General Mark Herring's office said. in honor of Ms. Bertha U.S. District Judge Jackson L. Kiser had issued an injunction in 2001 Adams 100th birthday. that allowed the image of the Confederate flag on specialty plates hon- oring the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. Kiser said in order that his Adams was among the first decision is "no longer good law" because of a recent U.S. Supreme group of seniors to join the Court ruling in a Texas case that said specialty license plates represent first fitness class of the the state's speech, and not the driver's speech. Senior Wellness Program The DMV will work with the Sons of Confederate Veterans to design which began at the Schell new plates. Once the plates are manufactured, they will be sent to affect- ed motorists according to DMV spokeswoman Brandi Brubaker. Sweet CRC in 2010. Debate about Confederate symbols gained new traction after the June Bertha Adams is a “regular” 17 mass shooting of nine black worshippers at a church in Charleston, active participant in one of South Carolina, in what police say was an attack motivated by racial Pictured is Ruby Pough, Bob Eubanks and Denise Hunt five senior fitness classes hatred. The white man charged in the slayings had posed with a held once a week as part of Confederate battle flag in photos posted online before the killings. Newlywed Game Host Bob the center’s Senior Wellness Charles Barkley Donates Program. The hour long ses- Ms. Bertha Adams Eubanks “Wows” Seniors sion uses low-impact aero- to do with that,” said Senior $1 Million to Morehouse College Stratton and Company, specializing in securing retirement income, bics and light weight-lifting Wellness Coordinator, Maria knows how to throw a party and who to engage to make their imagination Maybe he felt guilty for saying a whole lot of crazy about black peo- to help keep its participants Edwards. The Schell-Sweet come to life. The ‘wow’ the Retirement Generation event. The party con- ple. Or, maybe his co-stars from those hilarious “Road To The Final cept lured clients and guests to meet Bob Eubanks, the 70s game show active. “Bertha Adams is still Community Resource Center Four” commercials, Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson, put a bug in his icon. Over 300 guests were in attendance at the Riverside Garden Club for an independent, fully-func- also provides a Virtual ear. But whatever the reason, we are over the moon that former NBA the free event. The evening featured Eubanks, a catered dinner, and was tioning member of society, Learning Program to senior baller Sir Charles Barkley is donating $1 Million dollars to Morehouse free for seniors. Five time Emmy award winner Eubanks discussed his College, the Historically Black College for men in Atlanta, Ga. and I know this class has a lot citizens ages 60 and older. career as a television and concert producer along with a backstage look at Barkley, who reportedly just signed an 8 to 10 year extension with the his 1950’s concert productions that included the Beatles. KFP Photo TV show “Inside The NBA,” said, “I just got a new contract, and my goal is always to give a million dollars a year away to charity.” In fact, “the round mound of rebound” announced $3 million in gifts Local Airline Providing Aviation Opportunities for the Urban Core that day (must have been a good contract). Barkley gave Lee and Jackson’s beloved Morehouse $1 million, and he also donated $1 mil- planes. My father knows one of the lion to his own alma mater, Auburn University. He also announced pilots at Malone and told him I was another $1 million to the Wounded Warriors project, a charity for veter- interested. Today I flew in a Piper ans, saying, “I think it’s a joke the way they treat our soldiers.” Archer Aircraft and spoke to a Liberty University recruiter. I’m ready to do what it takes to become Federal Court Says Texas Voter a licensed aviator,” he said. People of color are still shattering ID Violates Voting Rights Act stereotypes as pilots. Recently con- AUSTIN, Texas - A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas' voter servative commentator and author ID law has a "discriminatory" effect on minorities in a victory for Ann Coulter refused to stay on President Barack Obama, whose administration took the unusual step of board a Miami to New York com- bringing the weight of the U.S. Justice Department to fight a wave of mercial airline flight after learning new ballot-box restrictions passed in conservative statehouses. the pilot was a woman of African- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the 2011 Texas law American descent. runs afoul of parts of the federal Voting Rights Act. According to witness reports Texas was allowed to use the voter ID law during the 2014 elections, Coulter was concerned the experi- thereby requiring an estimated 13.6 million registered Texas voters to enced, decorated pilot in question have a photo ID to cast a ballot. may have gained her position as a The ruling was a victory, albeit not a sweeping one, for Democrats and result of affirmative action and minority rights groups. Whereas a Texas federal judge last year called wasn't fully qualified to fly. The the voter ID law the equivalent of a poll tax, a three-judge panel of the pilot was a decorated war veteran. New Orleans court disagreed. It instead sent the law back to the lower Malone is also interested in court to consider how to fix the discriminatory effects. working with established organiza- Until then, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the law Shown above is Steven Brant enjoying a whirl in the flight simulator. tions who work with youth. will remain in effect, though he did not acknowledge the issues raised “I would love to assist in expand- In 1976, approximately 80 black ing statistics, Malone AirCharter company’s luxury chartered fleet. by court's mixed ruling. ing the aviation feel for increasing pilots were employed by the recently held an open house at their Malone’s Outreach Coordinator Free voting IDs are available from the state, but opponents have said minority pilots,” said Malone nation's major and commuter pas- Craig Field location on St John’s Denise Hunt has been working hard getting those cards still put underlying financial costs on voters, such as Marketing Director Marshall senger airlines and freight carriers. Bluff Rd. The objective of the to make an impact in the communi- paying for birth certificate copies and Wood. He encourages the commu- By 1986 that number had risen to showcase was to continue the fight ty. So far, over 15 children from the travel. nity to reach out to him for partner- nearly 400, and today the total is for runway expansion and highlight urban core’s YouthWorks program Even though the lower court in ship opportunities to increase expo- estimated to be 674, including a the many aviation opportunities have participated in the open house. Corpus Christi, Texas, found the law sure. According to Wood, opportu- mere 14 black female pilots. available to adults and students in Pictured is Steven Brant, age 22, a unconstitutional in 2014, it was nities include tours, scholarships, However throughout the world, Jacksonville. Participating guests of former student at FSCJ, who is in allowed to remain in effect because ‘first flight’ experiences and much there are over 71,000 licensed pilots diverse ages had the opportunity to the process of registering with the ruling had come so close to the more. For more information, call dominating the skies. sit in simulators and fly over the Liberty’s Aviation program. election. 904-425-0325. In an effort to combat the sober- airfield in one of the planes in the “I’ve always wanted to fly Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 6-12, 2015 Bishop T.D. Jakes On The Black Church’s Black Male Enrollment Declines in Med Schools By Freddie Allen male applicants to medical school. report, Darrell G. Kirch, the presi- Shifting Stance On Homosexuality WASHINGTON (NNPA) –The By 2014, however, that number had dent and CEO of AAMC, said that Special to the NNPA from the “Once you begin to understand number of Black males applying to declined to 1,337, according to the health care professionals have to Houston Forward Times that democracy, that a republic ac- medical school is lower than it was report. work harder to get more young Bishop T.D. Jakes thinks it is “ab- tually, is designed to be an overar- three decades ago, raising concerns “In addition, of all racial and eth- Black males into the talent pipeline solutely” possible for the LGBT and ching system to protect our unique about the United States’ future abil- nic groups, the proportion of appli- to increase diversity in the physician black communities to coexist. nuances then we no longer look to ity to have health care providers be cants to medical school who were workforce. Jakes, who joined HuffPost Live public policy to reflect biblical as diverse as the patients they serve, male compared with female is low- “The nagging challenge of health on Monday, opened up to host Marc ethics,” Jakes said. according to a new report by the As- est for African-Americans – despite disparities requires all the best Lamont-Hill about his thoughts on sociation of American Medical Col- an overall increase in the number of minds and perspectives,” said the relationship between these com- Julius Guinyard leges (AAMC). Black male college graduates.” Kirch. “’Altering the Course’ is just munities. “No other minority group has The AAMC represents 144 ac- the first step in identifying the prob- “I think that it’s going to diverse Pool Reopens experienced such declines,” wrote credited medical schools in the lem. The AAMC looks forward to from church to church every church Marc Nivet, the chief diversity offi- United States, 17 accredited Cana- working with the [National Medical has a different opinion on the issue The Julius Guinyard Pool re- cer for AAMC, in a foreword for the dian medical schools and nearly 400 Association] to begin implementing and every gay person is different,” opened last week after nearly three report. “The inability to find, en- major teaching hospitals and health solutions.” Jakes said. years of planning, design and con- gage, and develop candidates for ca- systems. In 2006, more incoming Black While Jakes believes churches are struction. Historically, the Jefferson reers in medicine from all members The push to get more young mi- male freshman (37.5 percent) than allowed to practice and preach val- Street pool was designated for of our society limits our ability to norities to embrace STEM careers Black females (31.9 percent) re- ues shared by their respective lead- African-Americans during segrega- improve health care for all.” comes at time when researchers are ported that they intended to major in Bishop T.D. Jakes ers, he also advocates that LGBT tion. The AAMC report titled, “Alter- predicting a shortage of 46,000 to a STEM field, but four years later, that reflects what your views are and people attend a church that aligns Extensive renovations to the pool ing the Course: Black Males in 90,000 physicians by 2025 and stud- “female African-American students what you believe like anyone else,” with their own beliefs and values. and wet areas include resurfacing of Medicine,” paints a stark image of ies have shown that increasing di- received the majority of overall sci- he said. “And the church should And although he admits that his in- the pool bowl and deck and instal- the current science, technology, en- versity in medical schools and in ence and engineering degrees, total- have its own convictions and val- dividual stance on homosexuality is lation of new drain grates, lifeguard gineering and math (STEM) health care professions can boost ing 100,435, while male ues.” both “evolved and evolving,” he chairs and lighting inside the pool. pipeline and specifically how inef- civic engagement, expand exposure African-American students received Jakes also reaffirmed that mem- says all LGBT people should be The facility also includes newly re- fective it has been with motivating to different educational approaches 51,969 science and engineering de- bers of the LGBT community, like treated with tolerance and respect. modeled shower and restroom areas young Black males to pursue med- and make it easier to recognize grees,” the AAMC report said citing all american citizens, deserve equal “LGBT’s of different types and and new lighting along the exterior ical careers. racism, the report said. a study by the National Science protection under the law. sorts have to find a place of worship of the building. 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Michael Brown, an unarmed 18- miles to go. encounters with police. established The Presidential Task death a year ago, our nation Meaningful reform will require year-old suspected of stealing a During this past year, numerous In fact, from January through Force on 21st Century Policing embarked on a long journey toward sustained effort to create the cultur- cigar. When protests over Brown's other unarmed African American August 2015, the group reports that comprised of law enforcement offi- justice. Although police violence al shift in policing that is necessary death erupted in Ferguson, the victims have succumbed to police police killed 55 unarmed black peo- cials, community activists, police against racial minorities has been to restore trust and legitimacy, espe- indelible images depicting the law- violence, including Eric Garner, ple. Not surprisingly, a recent practices experts, and academics. an intractable problem for many cially among racial minorities. A enforcement response toward the Tamir Rice, Walter Scott, and Reuters poll shows that only 28 per- The Task Force recommended that decades, Brown's death was the cat- year after Michael Brown's death, protestors revealed the depth of the Freddie Gray. One group estimates cent of African Americans trust local police departments increase alyst that sparked not only a nation- we have made strides toward problems existing within our crimi- that of the 490 people killed by police to be fair and just, while 61 community engagement and al conversation police reform, but progress, but there is more work to nal justice system and highlighted police between January and June percent of whites believe police to accountability, implement proce- also a conversation about wide- do. long-standing tensions between 15, 2015, nearly 30 percent of those be fair and just. dural justice training to restore trust spread criminal justice reforms Jacksonville’s 50th Voting Rights Act Celebration Honors City’s Female "Firsts" Jacksonville celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in a big way at the Main Library Conference Center. The audience reflected the city’s diversity as hun- dreds came to honor local women for their strength and leadership in promot- ing democracy. The “Celebrating 50 years of the Voting Rights Act, 1965-2015” celebra- tion commemorated over 50 years of first for women in Jacksonvillle who were the first in their field to achieve political status in their various fields The program was hosted by Jax Engage Radio Host Angela Spears who engaged a packed auditorium to cele- brate the honorees. The program con- Honorees shown above included (l-r) are Dr. Gwen J. Chandler, Corrine sisted of a synopsis of the Voting Rights Brown, Gwendolyn Gibson, Gwendolyn Leaphart (1921-2013), Sallye Mathis Act History from Dr. Marcella (1912-1982), Mary Littlejohn Singleton (1926-1980), Brenda Priestly-Jackson. Washington and a rendition of “Lift Not pictured are honorees Jackie Brown (1964-2007), Jennifer Carroll, Every Voice and Sing” through a Kimberly Daniels, Tracie Davis, Judge Pauline Drake and Betty S. Holzendorf slideshow presentation created by the and Margaret McQueen. 88 is Great for Vanestine Small - River City Brewing Restaurant was the location Art Institute of Jacksonville. Duval County School Board ing their efforts in entering the political presided over a moment of reflection for an 88th birthday celebration for Jacksonville native Vanestine Small. Vanestine graduated from New Stanton Member, District 5 Representative Dr. arena. Presiding Elder of the 11th and closing remarks were bestowed on High School in 1946, and is a 50 year member of Historic Mt. Zion AME Church and federal government retiree. Connie S. Hall Dr. recognized the hon- District of the African Methodist the audience by former Senator In her free time, Vanestine likes bowling and spending time with family. She has taken many cruises around the orees with special awards acknowledg- Episcopal Church, Elizabeth Yates, Anthony “Tony” Hill. world and loves to relax and enjoy her retirement. Vanestine lives with her daughter Olivia Young and her hus- band Ralph. “I am thankful for my daughter, my family, and my friends. The lord has truly blessed me,” said the honoree at her party. Pictured are Vanestine Small family and friends (l-r),Ernest Smith III (great Voting Rights in Jeopardy nephew/kneeling), Christine Jenkins (twin sister), Vernice Jenkins, Michelle Ellis (daughter), Ralph Young (son-in-law), Mort Jenkins (nephew), Elaine Jenkins, Brandy Jenkins. Standing (l-r), Veronica Smith continued from front ed the event. effective part of the most effective (niece), Flora Bonner (sister), Sydney B. Small (son), Tasheka Young (granddaughter), Olivia A. Young based on practices and data from “I’m a little concerned today civil rights legislation. This consti- (daughter), Sydney J. Small (grandson), not shown is niece Deborah Blair-Crawford. the 1960s, was no longer relevant in because…we sent invitations to tutes a desecration of the memory today’s racial and political climate. every presidential candidate. Not of our forebears.” Two hours after the ruling, the one Republican candidate has cho- Noted activist and comedian Texas attorney general authorized a sen to show up. I don’t know of one Dick Gregory spoke at length on voter ID law that the Justice major outlet reporting of the Voting voting rights, his activism, and the Department had previously blocked Rights anniversary today, as if we perils of American racism. as a civil rights violation. do not have a problem,” said Martin Two bills aimed at repairing the According to the Brennan Center Luther King III. “So I have mixed damage by the Supreme Court are for Justice at New York University feelings today, and whenever I pending in Congress. The Voting School of Law, 22 states passed come to this site I’m reminded that Rights Amendment Act seeks to new voting restrictions in time for the work is not done.” restore Sections and 4 and 5 with a the 2014 midterm elections. This year marks several major new measure based on more recent Voting faces other challenges as anniversaries in the struggle for voter suppression practices and “Going Somewhere? Fly with Us!” well. Thanks to felony disenfran- Black rights, including the 150th data. The Voting Rights chisement laws, 6 million anniversary of emancipation, the Advancement Act, sponsored by For more information contact Malone AirCharter Americans cannot vote – 13 percent 50th anniversary of the Watts riots, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) in the of Black men fall into this gap, and the 50th anniversary of Bloody House, does this and more, expand- Outreach Coordinator Denise Hunt which is seven times the national Sunday In Selma, Ala., which ing the reach and protections of the or Malone Air directly at (904) 425-0325. average, according to the Brennan helped make the Voting Rights Act original law. Center. States with a Republican a reality. “We have one of the lowest voter majority in the state house are also This week the NAACP kicked off turnouts in the world. We should be closing polling locations, chipping its historic, 860-mile “America’s trying to figure out how to increase • Creating New Aviation • Charter Planes away at early voting, and redrawing Journey for Justice” relay march voter turnout, not reducing the low Opportunities Available for district lines to dilute the voting from Selma, Ala. to Washington, numbers we already have,” Steele power in communities of color. 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Denise Hunt, “Anybody who is suppressing the Brooks, president and CEO of the And we ain’t gonna let nobody turn (www.liberty.edu) Outreach Coordinator vote, anybody who is intentionally NAACP. “They decimated the most us around.” trying to keep people from voting – because that candidate knows that DARRYL R. 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Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Rep. Reggie Fullwood While Trump Distracts Republicans – Democrats Must Take Advantage with Women and Hispanics The reality show known as the Bachelor”- Flav is basically look- iously feel that they have to go hard who is a more moderate Donald Trump campaign continues ing for a “soulmate” and women towards the right to appeal to the Republican and “establishment to create great ratings and draws a compete for his love or to be the Republican base. But they are not favorite,” recently said at a ton of unnecessary attention. one. Throughout the season the only going hard right – they have Christian conservative forum that Well, that’s unnecessary attention women get various opportunities to gone so far right that they are in La he was “not sure we need half a bil- if you are not a fan of Trump. The prove their love throughout various La Land. lion dollars for women’s health billionaire seems to have captured dates and challenges. Some of them have thrown com- issues.” the attention of those Republicans That is where the buffoonery mon sense out the door in favor of Hilary Clinton and Democrats that are anti-establishment and comes into place, because on a ridiculous rhetoric that they feel want to win in 2016 they have to enjoy Trumps buffoonery. He calls weekly basis these women would will help them get elected. capitalize on these out dated GOP fellow GOP presidential candidates argue and fight for Flav’s attention It is sort of standard primary sea- views on women and women’s By Lekan Oguntoyinbo dumb, useless, and essentially dis- – and physically fought for his son politics to play to your party health issues. regards most of them. attention! base in order to win the presidential Then Sen. Marco Rubio came out He clearly has no respect for So, while no one is competing for nomination then move to the mid- recently and said he backed putting Black Lives Should Matter women and Hispanics from many Trump’s love, he has become a dle during the general election. a wall up to keep illegal immigrants of the ridiculous comments he nonstop distraction for the other 15 However, with some 17 Republican out of the country, which is the makes. Maybe he also didn’t get GOP presidential candidates. Every candidates there will certainly be a same nonsense that Donald Trump to Black Killers, Too the memo from the Republican single day one of them is asked to long drawn out primary battle that has called for. But wait a minute – NNPA Columnist National Party – dude, Republicans comment on something Trump has will undoubtedlyexpose candidates Rubio is supposed to be the immi- I applaud the Black Lives Matter Movement for renewing attention on are trying to make gains with said or done. and make it hard for them to move gration friendly Republican right? police violence against Blacks, an issue that is old as the republic – for women and Hispanics. What is crazy is that Trump con- back to the middle. By the way, it is interesting that Black lives do matter. And Black lives should always matter – even when Trump is obviously the smartest tinues to lead in Republican polls For example, Gov. Scott Walker conservatives always want to put a the killers are not hyper- aggressive cops, White supremacists or other man he knows. Whether he is criti- despite all of his outrageous com- recently said that he opposes abor- wall up at the Mexican border to emblems of oppression. cizing war veterans like Senator ments — like calling women fat tions, with no exceptions in cases keep more Latinos from coming in, In 2011, the most recent year for which data was available, more than John McCain or making comments pigs and slobs. of rape or incest or to save the but I guess it’s OK for Canadians to 6,000 Blacks were murdered, according to the FBI, most often by other like listening to the lone female So, while the Trump reality show woman’s life. Come on Walker – come down at will because the Blacks. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates that more than 90 Republican presidential candidate continues to build momentum, the Really? You don’t even agree that majority of them are white? percent of Blacks are killed by Blacks. Around the world, hundreds of talk gives him a headache. Mr. other Republican candidates have when a woman’s life is in danger Again, this kind of rhetoric will thousands of Blacks die at the hands of other Blacks as a result of warfare, Trump is outta control, but he loves started going into what I like to call she should be able to have an abor- not help the GOP with Hispanic ethnic and religious conflict and police and military brutality. it. the “who can be the most conserva- tion? voters in 2016. In fact, many crimes committed by cops against Blacks pale in compar- It is almost like watching the old tive” mode. It’s like watching some Walker’s views are certainly Latino comedian John ison to Black-on-Black crimes. Flavor Flav reality show, “Flavor or old black and white Western on TV. ludicrous, but let’s recall Leguizamo once said, “Latinos for Tuesday night in St. Louis, for example, two males were killed in sepa- Love.” As I recall, the premise of The acting is bad, the story line is Republican Todd Akin, who ran for Republicans - it's like roaches for rate shootings and eight others were shot and wounded in six shootings. the show was that single women silly, and the characters are unreal- U.S. Senate in 2012. He said that Raid.” A few weeks ago in a Detroit neighborhood, patrolling police officers competed to the love of the former istic. “legitimate rape” rarely causes Signing off from the Mexican spotted two men in a car. One of them appeared to have a gun. When the rapper/hype man for the group These candidates are becoming pregnancy. I rest my case – unbe- border, cops tried to pull them over, they sped off and a chase ensued. The driver Public Enemy. more removed from reality as pri- lievable. Reggie Fullwood of the fleeing car nosed his car onto the sidewalk and ran over a 6-year-old It was kind of like the show, “The mary season continues. They obliv- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, child, killing him instantly. He didn’t stop. He ran over another child, a 3- year-old who died within a few hours, before he was apprehended. A few years ago, Al-Jazeera posted footage online of military personnel in Nigeria, the world’s largest Black country, murdering young men on a By Jesse L. One Year After Ferguson: busy street of a large northern Nigerian city. The men were suspected of Jackson, Sr. being affiliated with the terrorist group, Boko Haram. The soldiers had NNPA Columnist conducted a house-to-house search in a neighborhood believed to be sym- After three days of pathetic to the group. They pulled young men who fit particular profiles peaceful demonstra- Change Still Must Come out of their homes, laid them on the sidewalk in full view of passing tions marking the because an active movement of after community to respond. After rise than middle or upper income motorists and shot them dead in broad daylight. one-year anniversary of Michael The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the Brown’s fatal shooting in demonstrators have made it so. In Ferguson, and with the spread of whites. fact, virtually the only protests to cameras that have caught the Excessive force puts White lives deaths of more people than any other conflict since World War II. To date, Ferguson, Mo., yet another African more than 5 million people have been killed. The conflict also has drawn American man was shot by police Hammond’s death were issued by police in lies, the police are no at risk, as well as those of Blacks #BlackLivesMatter activists on longer completely immune. In 24 and Hispanics. But the silence of in several neighboring countries. Some analysts have called the Congo cri- there. While the facts are still sis the closest thing to a world war in more than 70 years. unclear, the tragedy will surely add social media. states, reform measures – many the White community and of the One year after Michael Brown’s focused on requiring body cameras white Church is deafening. The In Nigeria, large numbers of people are abducted each year and used as to the national protests challenging human sacrifices. Children are particularly vulnerable to these predators. our racially biased structures of fatal shooting in Ferguson, – have been introduced. These are victims of police abuse are left to unarmed Black men are still seven merely the first stirrings of change. seek justice on their own. In parts of Tanzania, kidnappers frequently target albinos for ritual sac- criminal injustice rifices. The belief is that the gods give you greater rewards if you present A week earlier, a young, times more likely than Whites to But the killings haven’t stopped. We need people of conscience in die by police gunfire, according to While African Americans are at the White community to join with them with an albino. unarmed man was shot to death by On at least two occasions in the last five years, large numbers of Blacks a police officer in Seneca, S.C. a new study by the Washington disproportionate risk from the the growing movement grounded Post. So far this year, the Post structural and human biases of our in the African American communi- in South Africa have viciously attacked expatriate Blacks from other Only this young man was not African countries, killing scores and burning down their homes and busi- Black, but White. reports, 24 unarmed Black men criminal justice system, we should ty to demand reform. Too often, have been shot and killed by police not forget that working and poor police don’t live in the communi- nesses. Black South Africans see the Black expats as an economic threat. According to CNN, Zachary And the list goes on and on. Hammond was fatally shot while – one every nine days. The Post people of all races suffer from ties they patrol. They are armed to reports that 585 people in total police excessive use of force. the teeth, but often receive too lit- For the record, I am sickened by stories of police brutality against in a Hardee’s parking lot. He was Blacks, by the footage of the killings of Walter Scott and Samuel Dubose 19 years old and on a date. The have been shot and killed by police Police kill more Whites than tle training in how police can help through August 7. [The Guardian Blacks. Of the 700 killings it has build a community rather than sim- and by the gross insensitivity of the Ferguson police who left Michael police officer was conducting a Brown’s lifeless body baking on asphalt for four hours. drug investigation and claims that database reports 700 have been recorded, the Guardian reports that ply occupy it. killed by police]. 340 were White, 179 Black and People of all races and all But I am even more horrified by what Blacks do to each other in this he shot Hammond in self-defense country and around the world. Pushing the idea that Black lives matter has when the unarmed teenager drove There is no question that African 101 Hispanic. The Post reports that incomes care about safe streets. American men are a greatest risk. African American men were 40 They want their children protected; to involve more than slogans, hash tags and protest rallies. And it must be his car at him. A small amount of more complex than urging federal officials to investigate police miscon- marijuana was found in the front After the Michael Brown killing in percent of the unarmed deaths, but their parents able to walk outside Ferguson, national protests have Whites and Hispanics made up the with security. This is as true of duct. passenger compartment. We have to place a higher value on Black lives in our own communities, Police said the target of the forced reform of the police and of majority. impoverished African American mass incarceration policies onto The system has a class bias, as neighborhoods as it is of upscale block by block, city by city, nation by nation. It’s hard to persuade White investigation was not Hammond authorities to respect our human rights and treat us with dignity when but his date. An independent autop- the national agenda. The names of well as a race bias. An investiga- suburbs. But one year after those who died from police vio- tion by Alternet’s Zaid Jilani Ferguson, it’s clear we all have a many of us don’t do the same. Until we get just as fired up about Black- sy showed, however, that on-Black violence in North St. Louis, in Detroit, on Chicago’s South Side, Hammond was shot in the back, lence – Michael Brown, Eric revealed that in the first five stake in dramatic reform of the Garner, Samuel DuBose, Walter months of this year, 95 percent of American way of policing, if the in South Central Los Angeles, in Lagos, in Kinshasa, in Kingston, in Port contradicting the official story. “He Au Prince and in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro as we do about cop killings, was a 19 year old, 121 pound kid Scott, Tamir Rice, Freddy Gray, police killings occurred in neigh- police are to be trusted as protec- Sandra Bland and more– are borhoods with average incomes tors and not threats. the phrase “Black Lives Matter” will remain no more than a pithy slogan. killed basically for a joint,” family And the killings of Blacks will continue unabated. attorney Eric Bland said. etched in public memory because under $100,000. There were no Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is founder CNN reported that if this had demonstrators have demanded jus- killings in neighborhoods with and president of the Chicago- tice for them. incomes of $200,000 or above. based Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Lekan Oguntoyinbo is an independent journalist. Email him at oguntoy- been an African American victim, [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @oguntoyinbo. it would have received national The non-violent protests of Not surprisingly, lower income You can keep up with his work at attention. That is true now, but only demonstrators and the Black Whites are more likely to say www.rainbowpush.org church have forced community police abuse of authority is on the 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 AUGUST 11 - 17, 2015 The indomitable Cleo Hill passes

CIAA and Winston-Salem State basket- ball legend and icon Cleo Hill died Monday in Orange, N. J. after a short stay in a hospice fa- ™ cility. Hill was 77. Hill, a Newark, N. J. native, was one of the ÀUVWWUXHVXSHUVWDUVLQEODFNFROOHJHEDVNHWEDOO following in the tradition of those who had gone before him like Sam Jones of North Carolina

St. Louis Hawks Photo College (now N. C. Central) and Dick Barnett A CLEO HILL: Two-time of Tennessee State. CIAA Tournament MVP  +LOO ZDV D SUROLÀF VFRUHU DQG DOODURXQG LEGEND scored over 2,000 points great playing for legendary coach, Clarence PASSES DW :668 DQG ZDV ¿UVW "Big House" Gaines at what was then known round NBA pick in 1961. as Winston-Salem Teachers College or "TC" for short. He averaged 25.4 points per game CLEO HILL: The former Winston-Salem Teacher's College and CIAA star averaged 25.4 points per CLEO HILL LIT UP THE CIAA BUT HAD HIS LIGHT during his career at WSSU totalling 2,488 game during his college career but was prevented from showcasing his prodigious talent on the pro DIMMED IN THE NBA; CIAA TV SCHEDULE points in his four seasons, then a school record level. He is shown during his four-year career playing for the Rams (l.), during his NBA stint with the later surpassed by Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. St. Louis Hawks (c.) and in later life (r.). Hill dazzled CIAA fans with his array of hook shots, left-handed or right-handed, bank rewrite Hill's records at Winston-Salem. "It was Three days in, our new coach, Harry Galatin, UNDER THE BANNER shots and with his extraordinary leaping abil- an exciting time, because our team, and the came over and said, 'Hey, I hope you're a good ity. He was a two-time CIAA Tournament Most CIAA in general, brought the fastbreak style of teacher.'" WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS Outstanding Player (1960 & 1961) while lead- basketball. Before we knew it, we were playing He returned to Newark, got a teaching job ing the Rams to back-to-back tourney titles. before standing-room-only crowds. White peo- and played with a few teams in the Eastern TELEVISED CIAA FOOTBALL GAMES:  $QGOLNH-RQHVDQG%DUQHWWKHZDVDÀUVW ple even started coming to the games," said Hill. League. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association round NBA Draft pick going to the St. Louis Unlike Jones and Barnett however, the 6-1 Hill served as coach and athletic director at (CIAA) will televise three football games during the Hawks with the eighth pick of 1961 NBA Draft Hill played only one season in the NBA. Joining Essex County College for 25 years, compiling a 2015 season. Two games will be homecomings, October 6HH 67$7 &251(5  +H ZDV RQO\ WKH ÀIWK a team with established white stars in Bob Pettit, 489-128 record and helping a lot of kids along 17 at Virginia State and October 31 at Winston-Salem EODFNFROOHJHSOD\HUWREHVHOHFWHGLQWKHÀUVW Cliff Hagan, and Clyde Lovellette doomed his the way. State with the conference championship game November round when there were only eight teams in the chances. His son, Cleo Hill Jr., who has been a head 14 in Durham, North Carolina completing the schedule. league. "I went into camp thinking that I'd be anoth- coach at Cheyney University and Shaw Uni- All games will start at 2:00 p.m. "I could shoot from all over the court," er scoring option," Hill says. "Our owner, Ben versity, has been with his father since his con- In addition to the three-game CIAA television pack- Hill told the makers of the documentary Black Kerner, ordered our coach, Paul Seymour, to tract at Shaw was not renewed in April. age, Winston-Salem State will also appear on ESPN3 Magic about the roots of black college basket- have me pass the ball to the top three guys." His The younger Hill told the Winston-Salem when the Rams visit Tuskegee on September 19 as part ball. "Hook shots from the corners, either hand, coach continued to play him and was eventually Journal, "He touched a lot of lives when he was of the NCAA Division II Game of the Week. Kickoff is jump shots, fast breaks, dribbling with both ÀUHGZLWK3HWWLWEHFRPLQJWKHSOD\HUFRDFK+LOO a coach and there was a steady stream of his for- set for 1:00 p.m. CT. hands. It was all completely natural to me." was benched. He averaged 10.5 points, 5.5 re- mer players coming to see him in the hospital  7KHÀUVW&,$$WHOHFDVWZLOOIHDWXUHGHIHQGLQJ Black Magic's recovered clips of Hill's bounds and 2.3 assists in his lone NBA season. over the last month or so. We've all been touched champion Virginia State's homecoming game on Satur- Winston-Salem days prove him to be a spin- "I went back to school, did my student by the outpouring of support." day, October 17th. VSU will host Bowie State at Rogers ning, scoring precursor to Monroe, who would teaching, and came back to camp ready to go. Stadium in Ettrick, Virginia. First year head coach Byron Thweatt DQGKLV7URMDQVZHUHSLFNHGWRÀQLVKHGVHFRQG overall in the conference by the CIAA Football Coaches Association. Six Trojans were elected to the Preseason BCSP Notes All-CIAA Team. Bowie State, under the direction of seventh year head coach Damon Wilson, was predicted Morehouse placed on NCAA probation WRÀQLVKÀIWKRYHUDOODQGWKLUGLQWKH1RUWKHUQGLYLVLRQ for three years and responds The Bulldogs had four student-athletes named to the pre- season squad. ATLANTA —The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) The Winston-Salem State Rams homecoming game Division II Committee on Infractions released a public report that found on October 31st will be the CIAA’s second stop. WSSU Morehouse College in violation of eligibility rules. will take on Shaw in Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston- The investigation came after Morehouse discov- Salem, North Carolina. The Rams, under second-year HUHGDSUREOHPLQWKHZD\LQZKLFKDVSHFLÀFVHWRI head coach Kienus Boulware, were predicted to win courses was being reported on student transcripts. the championship this upcoming season and had three Morehouse self-reported the violations to the NCAA enforcement staff, once the College realized there was a prob- NEW DIGS: The new Blackshear Field at Prairie View A&M also to be student-athletes on the preseason team. Shaw, selected known as Panther Stadium. eighth on the poll, will be led by fourth year head coach OHP6SHFLÀFDOO\WKHUHZHUHVWXGHQWVEHWZHHQDFDGHPLF Robert Massey. years .who participated in athletic competition who were academically The showdown for the CIAA crown will take place ineligible because of the infractions. The College became aware of these for Business Affairs Phillip Ray and System Chancellor John Sharp to Saturday, November 14th at the Durham County Memo- infractions in the fall of 2013. work out the funding nuances and make it a reality. At a November meet- rial Stadium. The CIAA Northern and Southern Division As a result of both the College's investigation and that of the NCAA ing, regents approved the school's plan to build the complex, which will WLWOHKROGHUVZLOOIDFHHDFKRWKHUIRUWKHÀQDOJULGLURQWHOH- enforcement staff, Morehouse has made several adjustments to mitigate LQFOXGHDQDUWLÀFLDOÀHOGDVTXDUHIRRWDWKOHWLFÀHOGKRXVHVXLWHV vision game. Networks and television markets for tele- the problem, including: that already have a waiting list, sky boxes, press boxes and room for a vised games will be announced closer to the game dates.  ‡+LULQJDQHZDWKOHWLFVFRPSOLDQFHRIÀFHU 15,000-seat expansion.  ‡,QVWLWXWLQJDFRPSOLDQFHWDVNIRUFHPDGHXSRIDFURVVVHFWLRQRI "I am so happy that our system staff, led by Phillip Ray, found a way faculty and staff to do this for Prairie View," Sharp said in a statement. "Prairie View A&M  ‡(PSOR\LQJPDQGDWRU\WHFKQRORJ\DQGWUDLQLQJIRUDOODWKOHWLFVVWDII University is the most beautiful university in the state, and now they will faculty and student athletes have a stadium to match it." "Morehouse College's requirements for good academic standing are  :ULJKWVDLGWKHQHZVWDGLXPZLOORIIHUDPXFKEHWWHUÀUVWLPSUHVVLRQ higher than the minimum requirements for the NCAA," said Morehouse of the school. The Panthers will play the 2015 season at the Waller school President John Silvanus Wilson Jr. "It is those higher standards to which district stadium not far from the Prairie View A&M campus. The new we hold our student athletes." complex will be called "Panther Stadium" unless a donor seeks the nam- Of the students affected during the four-year period, most of them LQJULJKWV:ULJKWDQG3HUU\DUHDOUHDG\ORRNLQJIRUZDUGWRWKHÀUVWJDPH had graduated or left Morehouse College. However, those that remain and in the new stadium and how the project will change the perception of the who still have semesters of eligibility are now reinstated and may resume university. participating in athletic contests. Wright envisions stepping off a plane at the Houston airport and see- "We take seriously the grooming of our student athletes," said Tim ing a Prairie View A&M shirt on the same shelf as University of Texas or Sams, vice president for Student Development for Morehouse. "Athletic Texas A&M shirts. "I don't think we've cracked into that area yet, but I Rendering of new Prairie View A&M Stadium competition and scholarship are key components of character develop- want folks to be able to identify it the same way," Wright said. Ten years ment and that of the student in full. To that end, we are committed to down the road, Perry expects the student, alumni and neighborhood fan ensuring that our student athletes have accurate data upon which they can bases to turn out for every game the same way they did for homecoming STAT CORNER rely in assessing their progress toward pursuing a degree at Morehouse, as games at Blackshear. When the stadium needs to expand to 30,000 seats, well as their eligibility to participate in collegiate athletics," he said. Perry's dream will be fully realized. "The stadium is more than just foot- WHO ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS IN BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS The College worked diligently and collaboratively with the NCAA ball," Perry said. "The stadium provides a beacon." during the investigation and is happy to report that according to the BLACK COLLEGE NBA NCAA, there are no unresolved allegations resulting from this case. Ad- Langston voted top team in 2015 ditionally, the NCAA enforcement staff did not discover information that FIRST ROUND DRAFT CHOICES warranted an institutional control allegation. Central States Conference Langston University was voted as the top team in the 2015 Cen- 1957 DRAFT - First Round 1976 DRAFT - First Round 8th by Boston 14th by Washington Prairie View readies new stadium tral States Football League (CSFL) preseason poll, which marks the third Sam Jones, North Carolina College Larry Wright, Grambling consecutive season the Lions have been favored as the No. 1 team in the Prairie View A&M University's Blackshear Stadium was in rough league's preseason poll. Langston received a total of 60 votes, includ- 1958 DRAFT - First Round 1978 DRAFT - First Round shape for as long as Roy Perry can remember. The wooden benches he sat 8th by Boston 5th by Golden State LQJÀUVWSODFHYRWHV7KHSROOLV Ben Swain, Texas Southern Purvis Short, Jackson State on as an engineering student in 1978 to watch Panthers football games 21st by San Antonio comprised of the league's coaches 1959 DRAFT - First Round Frank Sanders, Southern KDGQRWFKDQJHGPXFKIURPZKHQWKHWHDPZDVLQLWVKH\GD\DQGZRQÀYH and sports information directors. 5th by Syracuse black college titles between 1953-1964. Dick Barnett, Tennessee State 1980 DRAFT - First Round Langston was eight points 21st by Philadelphia Perry graduated in 1978 dreaming improvements would someday be ahead of second-ranked South- 1961 DRAFT - First Round Monti Davis, Tennessee State made, but after an historic 80-game losing streak from 1989-1998, they 6th by Syracuse western Assemblies of God Uni- Ben Warley, G, Tennessee State 1981 DRAFT - First Round never came. Even when the Panthers program broke the skid of losing sea- versity (Tex.), who received 52 8th by St. Louis 17th by Kansas City sons in 2007, won a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in Cleo Hill, Winston-Salem State Kevin Loder, Alabama State WRWDOSRLQWVDQGDSDLURIÀUVWSODFH 2009 and made sweeping building improvements campus wide, some fans votes. Bacone College sewed up 1962 DRAFT - First Round 1984 DRAFT - First Round KDGWRZDWFKJDPHVSOD\HGRQDÀHOGLQGLVUHSDLUIURPEHKLQGDSHULPHWHU 3rd by St. Louis 23rd by Los Angeles Lakers third place with 37 points, as only Zelmo Beaty, Prairie View Earl Jones, Universit of District of fence because the 6,000-seat stadium was at capacity. one point separated Arizona Chris- Columbia Perry said Blackshear's appearance never meshed well with the over- 1967 DRAFT - First Round tian University and Wayland Bap- 2nd by Baltimore 1985 DRAFT - First Round all beauty of the campus. "It wasn't much of anything," Perry said. "Kids WLVW8QLYHUVLW\ 7H[ ZKRÀQLVKHGLQIRXUWKDQGÀIWKSODFHUHVSHFWLYHO\ Earl Monroe, Winston-Salem State 9th by Cleveland played in better stadiums at their high schools." Charles Oakley, Virginia Union Lyon College (Ark.) received 19 points to rank them in the sixth spot and 1969 DRAFT - First Round Perry, who now serves as chairman of the Prairie View A&M Foun- Texas College rounded out the poll as the number seven team with 17 14th by Baltimore 1993 DRAFT - First Round dation, said he watched with joy on Jan. 23 as the tiny stadium was de- Mike Davis, Virginia Union 10th by Detroit points. Lindsey Hunter, Jackson State molished with a few swings of an excavator arm. With Blackshear gone, 1971 DRAFT - First Round During the 2015 season, seven teams will compete for the CSFL title, 3rd by Buffalo 1994 DRAFT - FIRST ROUND WKHXQLYHUVLW\ZLOOÀQDOO\JHWZKDW3HUU\IHOWWKHVFKRROGHVHUYHGPRUH including three teams from Texas, two schools from Oklahoma and one Elmore Smith, Kentucky State 11th by Seattle than 30 years ago in a $60 million, 15,000-seat football stadium and sports Carlos Rogers, Tennessee State University out of Arizona. The CSFL is comprised of Arizona Christian 1972 DRAFT - First Round FRPSOH[ZKLFKZLOORSHQIRULWVÀUVWJDPHLQ6HSWHPEHU University, Bacone College, Langston University, Lyon College (Ark.), 13th by Los Angeles Lakers SOURCE: nbadraft.net The movement to build a new stadium gained momentum in 2009 Travis Grant, Kentucky State Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Tex.), Wayland Baptist Uni- after Perry and other alumni helped raise $30 million to start the Prai- versity (Tex.), and Texas College. 1975 DRAFT - First Round rie View A&M Foundation. Shortly after, Prairie View A&M President 3rd by Atlanta The 2015 season is the inaugural season for both Arizona Christian Marvin Webster, Morgan State George Wright said, Perry started beating the drum to raise funds for a 9th by New York University and Lyon College. Eugene Short, Jackson State new stadium, and the Texas A&M System Board of regents responded. Wright said the school worked closely with System Vice Chancellor Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 13-19, 2015

Greater Grant AME Church Trustee St. Paul AME Church WMS West Union Missionary Hosts Board “Pack The Pew” Event Sponsors "Preacher's Best" Recognition and Appreciation Services Pastor Tan C. Moss and the Greater Grant Memorial AME Church The Violet Williams Missionary Society of Saint Paul AME Church, 6910 Join the West Union Missionary Baptist Church in a service of Trustee Board invites you be their guest on Sunday, August 16, at 5 p.m. for New Kings Road, will sponsor their annual "Preacher's Best" Program, Recognition and Appreciation for their Pastor Reverend Leroy C. Kelly, “Pack The Pew”. Members of the Trustee Board are inviting friends, neigh- Sunday, August 30th, at 4 p.m. in the church's sanctuary. The singing will Sunday, August 16th at 4 p.m. Guest Minister is Reverend William Goode, bors and family to fill assigned pews for this worship experience. This feature well known talent throughout the state. Friends, missionary, soci- Jr., Pastor of First Baptist Church of Yulee. The celebration theme is: “Keep inspirational event will feature gifted vocalist Jamarien Moore, a Gospel eties and the public are extended a warm welcome to make a joyful noise the Fire Burning,” Leviticus 6:8-13. Reverend Kelly has been the Shepherd Artist and “Sunday Best” Season 5 Finalist and the preached word will be unto the Lord, and assist judges select the top three winners. The event to West Union Missionary Baptist Church congregation for 12 years. West delivered by Bro. Darias Bowers, a young dynamic minister from Ebenezer is chaired by Sister Deborah Limbric-Rasheed, Mrs. Winifred Zanders is Union Missionary Baptist Church is ocated at 1605 W. Beaver St. For addi- AME Church, Live Oak, FL. Greater Grant Memorial is located at 5533 the president of the Williams Missionary Society. The Rev. Dr. Marvin C. tional info contact Sister Valerie Redmond at 704-3174. Gilchrist Road. Come and be blessed by the word, music, and fellowship! Zanders, II is Pastor. For more info call the church at 764-2755. For more info call 764-5992. The Heir Christian Academy Holy Girls Rock Purity Rally Greater Missionary Tabernacle Saturday, September 12, celebrate with Holy Girls Rock Purity, Inc. Now Has Open Enrollment (HGRP), for their 5th Annual HGRP Rally for girls, ages 12-22 at The School starts August 24, 2015. The Heir Christian Academy is now Baptist Church Pastor Aide Potter’s House International Ministries, located at 5119 Normandy enrolling at The Heir Christian Academy located at 2100 Dunn Avenue. The Boulevard. For more info visit www.holygirlsrock.com. Guiding Stars facility accepts vouchers through the Early Learning Anniversary and Dual Day Service Coalition and offers care to children ages 1- 5 including free VPK and Sunday, August 16th at the 11 a.m. service, Greater Missionary “before and after” school programs for school aged children. The childcare Tabernacle Baptist, 5739 Sawyer Avenue will celebrate the “Pastor Aide Saint Paul Lutheran Presents program offers breakfast, lunch, and p.m. snack, chapel, computer access, Anniversary”. On August 23rd is the “Dual Day” celebration, recognizing lending library, Spanish, sign language, homework assistance, arts and Women’s Day at the 11 a.m. service and Men’s Day at 4 p.m. evening serv- “Walking in the Light of God” crafts, parent workshops, transportation, and holiday events. The school is ice. For more information call the church office at 764-5333. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Evangelism open Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teachers are degreed, DCF cer- Ministry, located at 2730 West Edgewood tified, and CDA certified. For more information or a tour, call 757-2555. Avenue is inviting the Jacksonville community New Life Ministry Presents to a Prayer Luncheon, Saturday, September 26, “The School of Prayers” at 12:00 noon. The theme is “Walking in the 1st Church of Palm Coast Youth Summit Light of God”. The speaker for the luncheon is Youth, ages 8 through 17, are encouraged to sign up for the 2015 First New Life Outreach Ministry Center presents ‘The School of Prayer,” Carla A. Harris, Vice Chairman, Wealth Church of Palm Coast Church Youth Summit. Check in for breakfast at 8 every Saturday at 5640 Timuquana Rd. Suite 6, 10:30 a.m. The topic is: The Management, Senior Client Advisor, and a.m., August 15; workshops, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; lunch, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; and Danger of Prayerlessness. For more info call 778-7651. Managing Director: Morgan Stanley | Company talent auditions, 1 p.m., to 4 p.m., a step-show tryout, other dance, sports, Management. Proceeds will be donated to the and a concert, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with guest performances of Christian vocal, First New Zion Annual “Nema Amen Fund at Tides Organization,” and dance, hip-hop, and poetry. to provide a scholarship for a graduating senior The worship service at First Church of Palm Coast on August 16, at 10 a.m. Christian Women’s Conference 2016 senior. To purchase your ticket or for more will highlight the winners of the Youth Talent Showcase. The Youth Summit First New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. James B. Sampson, Pastor Carla Hill info contact the church office at 765-4219. will features guest speakers: Flagler County Sheriff James Manfre; Flagler cordially invites the community to their Annual Christian Women’s County Schools Mentor, Anthony Brown; former NFL linebacker with the Conference, August 16, 20, 21, 22, 2015. The theme for the event is: “A Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts, Sam Sword,; 2006 Miss Committed Heart of a Christian Woman,” scripture Ephesians 6:6. Philemon Worship Center Ministry Florida International, Shenette Howard; Nickelodeon personality/radio host Conference agenda includes: Zion’s Night Worship Service, Sunday, Rahman Johnson; Stellar Awards TV personality Shani Lodge. Signature August 16th at 5 p.m. The ladies of Zion will be the guest speakers; Praise of Counseling and Worship Service songs will be performed by vocal sensations: G.E.N.E., Jessica Rogers and and Worship Service, Thursday, August 20th at 7 p.m. Sister Tina Hearn and Jeremy Wallace and Empowered Records. The First Church of Palm Coast Philemon Worship Center, Full Gospel Ministry, proudly announces Youth Summit will provide educational streams through Biblical principles, Sister Diane LeCount will be the guest speakers; Hour of Prayer and approval by the National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.)., as Missionary Night Worship Service, Friday, August 21st at 7 p.m., Florida teaching, and empowering individuals to become God’s light in a dark an Certified Academic Institution Center (C.A.I.) and a Bible Institution world (Matthew 5:14-16). The conference is free. Seats are limited; you can General Baptist Convention, Inc., Women’s Auxiliary President Sister that offers undergraduate certificates for a basic foundation to Christian Virginia Hayes will be the guest speaker (ladies in white-optional); sign up by calling 386-446-5759. Reverend Gillard S. Glover is the Pastor counseling which is knowing the whole bible from Genesis to Revelation of First Church of Palm Coast Church, located at 91 Old Kings Road North, Conference Workshop, Saturday, August 22 at 8:30 a.m. Workshop leaders for a treatment plan (epistemology) and other counseling tools. Church are Sylvia Johnson, Sister Carolyn Brown, Sister Kathy McQueen and Palm Coast. For more information call the Marketing and Advertising services include Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Exhortation and Biblical Ministry Director William Mosley at 904-237-6012. Sister Denise Smith; Conference Banquet, Saturday, August 22 at 6 p.m., Exposition at 11:30 a.m. Bible Study and Sunday School Review every Sister Saundra Waldrop will be the guest speaker. Banquet location is First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Philemon Worship Center Full Gospel Ministry is New Zion’s Fellowship Hall, 4819 Soutel Dr. First New Zion Missionary located at US1 and Moncrief at 5827 Dunmire. Rev. Dr. Albert Simpson Jr. Wayman Ministries and the Baptist Church is located at 4835 Soutel Dr., All worship services are free is the Pastor. For more info call 338-6495. and open to the public! For more information call 765-3111. Women of Virtue, “Living The Best The House of Ministry Back to Life” Women’s Conference El-Beth-El Back to School Wayman Ministries and the Women of Virtue, “Living The Best Life” School Blessings Giveaway Women’s Conference scheduled for August 12-16. Events include: Service Event and Supply Drive Project, Wednesday, August 12th, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., Teacher Supply Depot, Back to School Blessings, Sunday, August 16th at 2 p.m. Free food, hair- El-Beth-El Development Center, the faith based nonprofit humanitarian cuts, book backs and school supplies, medical screening, blood pressure and 3108 Lennox Avenue; Sisters Fellowship Paint Night, Thursday, August 13, organization committed to empowering underprivileged communities in 6:30 p.m. Wayman Chapel, South Campus, 8855 Sanchez Rd.; Prayer and eye exams at The House of Prayer, 3851 Emerson St. for more info visit Jacksonville, will have a community “Back to School Give Away,” www.thehousemin.com. Praise Service, Friday, August 14, 7 p.m., Wayman South Campus, 8855 Saturday, August 15th. For more info call 374-3940. El-Beth-El Sanchez Rd; Continental Breakfast, Saturday, August 15th, 7:45 a.m. -8:30 Development Center is located at 725 W 4th St. a.m., Spirit of Life Worship Center, 1176 Labelle St; Workshops and West Union Baptist Choir and Ushers Luncheon, Saturday, August 15th, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Spirit of Life Worship Operation Save Our Sons Week Center, 1176 Labelle St; Church School, Sunday August 16th, 9:30 a.m., Joint Anniversary Celebration Spirit of Life Worship Center, 1176 Labelle St; Morning Worship, Sunday, The choir and ushers of West Union Baptist Church, 1605 W Beaver St., Operation Save Our Sons presents leadership week for young men, grades August 16th, 11 a.m., Spirit of Life Worship Center, 1176 Labelle St, with Rev. Leroy C. Kelly, Pastor will celebrate their joint anniversary on Sunday, 6-12th, August 17-21 at the Police Athletic League (PAL), 2165 W. 33rd. guest speaker Dr. Cecelia Greene Barr. Dr. Cynthia Griffin, First lady of August 23rd, at 4 p.m. Come out and enjoy a wonderful program which has Young men are encouraged to attend this impactful 5 days of motivation, Wayman Ministries and Woman of Virtue leader looks forward to your been planned for your enjoyment. For more info call the church office at preparation and exposure. To register and for more info call 768-7112, ext attendance. Reverend Mark L. Griffin is the Senior Pastor of Wayman 353-0681 6077. Ministries For more information visit www.wayman.org.

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 August 13-19, 2015 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Four Reasons African Americans Mrs. Martha Mae Gibson Should be Tested for Hepatitis C Proud to Say 97 and Counting They could have acquired the virus and not known it. If you fall into one of these cate- gories or are either curious or anx- ious about whether you have HCV, here are four reasons to take charge of your health: 1. Most people who have hepati- tis don't know they have it. Typically, HCV doesn't cause By Candace Y.A. Montague symptoms for years, so a person You may be seeing more com- infected years ago may not even be mercials and hearing more buzz aware of it. Meanwhile, the virus about hepatitis C. What's the big has been causing liver damage that deal? The epidemic is five times the could lead to cirrhosis or liver can- size of the HIV epidemic. And cer. recent scientific breakthroughs 2. Under the Affordable Care Act, Entrepreneur Ann Williams mean that there is now a cure for testing and treatments for some this often silent virus. demographic groups are free. For Contracted through blood or bod- example, people born between Celebrates 60 Years of Blessings ily fluids from a person who is 1945 and 1965 with health insur- On Sunday, August 9th, Ann William’s owner of Bernard’s Beauty infected, the hepatitis C virus ance can get the HCV test as one of Supply held a 60th Birthday celebration at her home with a bevy of fami- (HCV) causes an infection in the the preventive health screenings ly and friends. The celebration was complete with coolers full of crabs and liver that may not cause symptoms covered under the act. Those who a smorgasbord of fried fish and condiments. Ann is the mother of four for years. People at greatest risk qualify for Medicare Part D may boys and one daughter and her loving husband of 35 years, Bernard include current and past injection get assistance with coverage for Williams. Guest enjoyed listening to the DJ spin the hits and also had the On Wednesday, August 5, family and friends gathered to celebrate the drug users; people who received medications through a stand-alone opportunity to jump in the pool for a quick swim! Ann is a native 97th birthday of Mrs. Martha Mae Gibson, at her home. “Every day is a blood products before 1992; those prescription plan or a Medicare Jacksonvillian and her actual birth date is August 12, 1955. Guests stood good day. I always enjoy a birthday. I’m so thankful for good as it is.” (l- injured by needle sticks, such as Advantage prescription-drug plan. and sang happy birthday and were excited for Ann, as her birthday request health-care workers; and PLWHA. r) top: Gregory McKinnon, Marva McKinnon, daughter Mary Hawkins, Also, some pharmaceutical compa- was simply expressed, “We have come together today to not only celebrate R. Veterans and the incarcerated are (seated): Gwen Daniels, honoree Martha M. Gibson and Pat Green. nies will help with costs for those my birthday, but to celebrate friends and family. I have to say that God is Silver Photo among those disproportionately who qualify. truly in the blessing business.” affected. HCV is occasionally 3. New drugs such as Harvoni, transmitted via sexual contact, par- Sovaldi and Viekira Pak not only ticularly among MSM who engage cure HCV; in clinical trials they in high-risk sex, such as not using have proved equally effective for Are You A Natural Hair Nazi? condoms, whether or not those men Blacks and non-Blacks. are living with HIV or AIDS. 4. You can get screened once for In today’s climate of expert or a carefree, long-term natural, the Ends” Drake Remix recorded by newfound revelation? Remaining African Americans are also dis- HCV and then you're done. Unlike advice and expert opinion, there has Natural Hair Nazi will always have you is your ringtone) true and authentic to your natural proportionately affected by HCV. 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This influx of “expert” opinion one of these “experts”, here is a have an Angela Davis fro ‘sis’ raise part of you and know her so well Centers for Disease Control and The bottom line is, hepatitis C has given way to a new term bounc- short checklist of ways to tell where your fist here.) that you become your own expert of Prevention identifies as people born screening doesn't have to be a chore ing around in the natural hair com- you land (all in love and fun, of - You are a natural hair #hashtag what is right for you and your natu- between 1945 and 1965 —are also on your health-care checklist that munity, “Natural Hair Nazi.” The course). queen! #startedfromrelaxernow- ral hair. Releasing judgment will at risk for HCV infection because you dread. 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Comedian Arnez J Jax Landing Presents Franklin Street. This program is a Enjoy an uplifting day of health and Vedra Y and Williams Y Healthy Beres Hammond From BET’s Comic View and Wheel of Prizes breakout session for parents. Free wellness! Free screenings, be pam- Living Centers. For the dates and in Concert known for his raw energy, talent dinner, gift cards, door prizes and pered, gift bags, fresh food and the times when physicals are being Come try your luck at the Wheel basic school uniforms giveaway! spirit of women, Saturday, August offered visit www.FirstCoastYMCA.org. Reggae singer known for his and comedic style, it’s Arnez J, of Prizes! JaxEvents, Jacksonville romantic lovers rock and soulful August 13-15 at the Comedy Zone, 15th at the Hyatt Regency Landing, and Mavericks at the Gateway Back Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr. For YMCA Back voice Beres Hammond in concert, 3130 Hartley Rd. For more info Landing will host a lunchtime Thursday, August 20th at the visit www.comedyzone.com. tickets and more details visit “Spin the Wheel” event inside the to School Bash www.wjct.org/goodforyou. to School Bash Florida Theater. Visit www.flori- Landing, 2 Independent Dr. Come On Saturday, August 15th, it’s the Back-to-School Bash: Saturday, datheatre.com. Blodgett Homes Spin the Wheel and win drink tick- “Ready 2 Learn, Back 2 School Regions Bank August 15th at your local YMCA! Family Reunion ets, concert tickets, game day tick- Bash,” 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Return your kids to school with fun, Comedian Summer Movies Blodgett Homes and surrounding ets, gift certificates and more, from Gateway Town Center 5100 games and giveaways. Free and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, August Norwood Avenue. Assistance avail- Regions Bank will celebrate their open to the public. Visit Don “DC” Curry areas 15th Annual Community From Next Friday it’s the hilarious Family Reunion, Friday, August 14th. For more info on this free able with setting up new parent summer movie classic series at the www.FirstCoastYMCA.org. event call 353-1188. portal account. Free backpacks, Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St. and charismatic Don "DC" Curry, 14th at 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite August 20-22 at the Comedy Zone, Bldg, 29 W. 6th St. Come to the school supplies, and school physi- featuring the movies: Hairspray Rhythm in Balis Back to School Event cals. For more info call 764-7745. and Crybaby, Saturday, August 15 3130 Hartley Rd. For more info biggest family reunion in Jax! For The San Marco community will visit www.comedyzone.com. more details call 635-0293. Free back to schools supplies and at 8 p.m.; Fletch, Sunday, August present, “Rhythm in Balis,” 5 - 8 fun activities at the The Friends of Open House 23rd at 2 p.m. and Dances With p.m., Saturday, August 15th, at Wolves, Sunday, August 30 at 2 Ask the Expert Media and Grant Brentwood Library 2nd annual Yappy Hour Balis Park-San Marco Square 1999 back to school bash at the p.m. For tickets visit www.flori- San Marco Blvd. Featuring music YMCA New Program “Ask the Writing Workshops Freedom Boat Club Open House datheatre.com. Expert” events: August 21st is Brentwood Library, 3725 N. Pearl and Yappy Hour at Freedom Boat by Park and Estes Music Lab; The Non-Proft Center of Northeast St., Friday, August 14th at 3 p.m. August 22nd its Ryan and Jude Senior Citizens Day; August 26th Florida located at 40 E Adams St Club Julington Creek Marina, Free Mentoring is National Dog Day and August Supplies for prek-12th grade. Enjoy 12807 San Jose Boulevard, Turk Warehouse Family Jam featur- #100, will present “Telling Your fun activities and refreshments. For Training for Children ing Milo. For more info call 742- 29th is “More Herbs, Less Salt Story Through Media” workshop Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 4 Day”. Get your fitness and nutri- more info on this free event call p.m. Bring your family, friends and There will be an “Intro to 4674. August 14th, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and Sharon Coon at 444-3743. tional questions answered and learn “Writing Great Grants,” Thursday, your dog and enjoy free boat rides Mentoring” at Jacksonville more about Y programs by visiting and refreshments. For more info Children’s Commission, 1095 A. First Aid Training August 27th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the NS Community www.firstcoastymca.org. The Jacksonville Children's call 388-2131. Philip Randolph, Tuesday, August CPR/First Aid/AED Training at Commission office, 1095 A Philip Leasders Workshop 15th, 18th, 21st 25th and 28th. 5 Jacksonville Children's Groundwork’s Randolph Blvd. For more info or to There will be a Community Back to School Event p.m. and 7:30 p.m. training session Commission, 1095 A. Philip register visit www.jaxkids.org. Leaders Workshop, Friday, August Operation New Hope Eastside 4th available. For more info visit Randolph Blvd. Saturday, August Tree Planting 14, 6- 8 p.m. at the Legends Center Annual Health and Resource Fair, www.jaxkids.org/mentoring-pro- 15th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your own The Groundwork Jacksonville Nephew Tommy Community Room, 5130 Soutel Saturday, August 15th at A. Phillip grams. lunch. For more info visit Green Team leaders will host a Drive. For more info call Eunice Randolph Park, 1096 A. Phillip www.jaxkids.org. neighborhood tree planting, and Friends Barnum at 525-4491. Randolph Blvd., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. School Physicals Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. Love and laughter with comedian, Enjoy free food, school supplies, at the YMCA Genealogical Society - 12 p.m. in A. Philip Randolph actor and producer Nephew Tommy Matthew Gilbert clothes, train rides, bouncey houses, Meeting Park. Earn service hours needed to and Friends, Saturday, August 14th Back-to-School/ Sports Physicals graduate, make new friends and hair styles and haircuts. For more The monthly meeting of the at the Florida Theater, 128 E. Parent/Student Dinner info email [email protected]. are available through August 15. give back to the community! For Forsyth St. For more info visit Friday, August 14th attend the Get ahead of the game! Complete Jacksonville Genealogical Society more details call 600-0667. will be held, Saturday, August 15, www.flroidatheater.com. Parent and Student Empowerment Girls Day Out your sports physical at the Y before Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. at Matthew the new seasons begin. Sports phys- at 1:30 p.m. at the Webb- Ritz Jazz Gilbert Middle School, 1424 WJCT presents “Girls Day Out”. icals will be offered at the Ponte Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd Street. For more info visit www.jax- Discovery Series gen.org. Entertainer, arranger and vocalist SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $38.50 Gina Saputo, who has already ABPOA Jazz Series established herself as one of the American Beach Property Owners hippest rising headliners on the Assoc. Inc (ABPOA) presents the scene, Saturday, August 22nd at August 15th Jazz Series at Burney 7:30 p.m. at the Ritz Theater, 829 N Park, 1556 Gregg Street, at Historic Davis St. For more info visit at American Beach, 4 – 7 p.m. www.ritzjacksonville.com. Featuring Akia Uwanda. Enjoy the beach, food, fun and great music. Jax4kids Events For more info email amer- Jax4kids “Back To School Bash,” [email protected]. or call call Saturday, August 22nd and every 310-6696. Saturday from March through December. Fun activities for chil- Souper Soul Sundays dren of all ages, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The hit theatrical soap opera that’s Riverside Arts Market, (under the taking Jacksonville by storm! TDE canopy of the Fuller Warren Entertainment presents Souper Soul Bridge). For more info visit Sundays “Something Miraculous” www.riversideartsmarket.com. episode five stage play, Sunday, August 16th at 5 p.m. at the Ritz Seniors Runway Theater, 829 N Davis St. For more Showcase info call 632-5555. On Saturday, August 22, TUT Productions will feature senior citi- Social Media zen models from Jax and Atlanta in Workshop the second annual Seniors on the Attend the Networking: Secrets of Runway Fashion Show at the Prime Social PPMediall andaa nFacen nnto FaceiinnF.g gOsborn Y Y Conventionoouu rrCenter. 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The Ultimate Runway Fashion Show with Anne Grimsley, Sandra Hull Richardson, Francina Dunbar, Vince Cameron, Tracie Collier and Dwayne Smith Real Housewives Star Dwight Eubanks and Sherman Simpson Jackie Lee, Roslyn Phiillips and Norma White

Irvin Pedro, Councilman Reggie Brown and Rahman Johnson Election night 2008: Tony Hill, Vanessa Boyer and Barney Spann 2008 Bold City Chapter of Links Induction: (top) Ruth Waters, Katherine Wilson, Sandra Hull Richardson, (seated) Dr. Phillis Varnado, Rometa Porter and Felicia Cruse.

Kappas serve up fish and a smile (2008): Bentley O’Neal, Pat Sams viewing art at the Cummer Museum Frank Emanuel, Curtis Kimbrough, Tommy Chandler, Curtis Miranda, Herman Miller and Dennis Gamble Clara White Mission Employees Rosetta Perry and Keith Smith

Cynthia Austin, Barbara Jones and Dr. Clorinde Miller

Reginald Lawrence, Christopher Mobley and Richard Danford Councilwoman Pat Lockette-Felder and Cong. Corrine Brown

1999 Jax Urban League Brain Brawl Team pictured front: LaQuista Celebrating Retirement Clarence and Mary Washington Trotter, Tera Blackman, and Ashley Barker. back: Cornell Robinson, Legendary Ohio Player Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner and Joe Holmes Johnathan McNair, Coach Jim Clark and Audrey Mobley

Vie Liedo Ladies Social awardee’s: May Robinson, Debra Mincey receiving African American Achievers Award Nedia Butler, Josie Ashley and Hattie Campbell John Murphy, Musician Jeff Floyd and Willie Roberts Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 13-19, 2015

Commentary: Candidates Show Black Lowe’s Stops Black Driver From Lives Don't Matter at the GOP Debate Delivery to Satisfy Customer's Demand by Keith Boykin A Lowe’s Home Improvement because you're black and they don't years, said that he was with him Right before the Republican store in Danville, Virginia, stopped want you at the house," he said, when the call was made telling presidential debate in Cleveland an employee from making a deliv- adding: "I mean, I thought that Bradley not to make the delivery. last week, Fox News reported that ery to a customer who demanded Lowe's would take up for me." "To me, it just ain't right for a busi- "racial issues" were the number that the store not send a black man The customer who made the ness that we work at to go on with one concern for voters in a for the job, according to reports. demand reportedly said, according the woman's wishes," Brooks Facebook survey from Ohio. Marcus Bradley, an African- to the Daily Mail: "I got a right to reportedly said. Sadly, you would never know it American who has worked with have whatever I want and that's it.” The store reportedly replaced the watching the debate. Lowe's for the past 11 years, was Bradley reportedly said that he manager involved in the incident, On the first anniversary of the reportedly already in the truck last will continue to work for Lowe’s and Lowe's corporate office said, in Michael Brown shooting, after Monday when his manager told him Home Improvement. “I mean I a statement, "Under no circum- protests in Ferguson, after an to send another driver. gotta work…I'm going to keep stances should a discriminatory uprising in Baltimore, following "I got a phone call on the phone going to work like I've always delivery request be honored as it is the killing of 12-year-old Tamir telling me to bring the delivery done. But I would think Lowe's inconsistent with our diversity and Rice in Cleveland, after witnessing back, saying that I couldn't do the would take it into consideration to inclusion core values and the police brutality against a 14-year- delivery," Bradley said, according think about what they're doing next request should have been refused. old girl at a pool party in ing a promo of the new film Not to tokenize the only Black to KPHO, a CBS affiliate, which time,” Bradley said. The investigation has concluded McKinney, after a white suprema- Straight Outta Compton. candidate in the race too obvious- reported the news Friday. "I asked Alex Brooks, a colleague who and the individuals involved are no cist murdered nine churchgoers in Gov. Walker spoke vaguely ly, Megyn Kelly asked Dr. Ben him why I couldn't do it and he said has worked with Bradley for 11 longer with company." Charleston, after the questionable about "proper training" of police Carson the same God question but death of Sandra Bland in Texas and then managed to answer the also threw in an opportunity for and the fatal shooting of Sam question without ever mentioning him to comment on what he would Dubose in Cincinnati, and still it the word "Black" or "African- do to heal the divide in "race rela- took 92 minutes to ask a question American." In fact, the word tions." Carson complained about about racial issues in the first pres- "Black" was only used twice in the people who "try to make a race idential debate of the season. entire debate, once in Megyn war" out of everything and "want But I suppose that's better than Kelly's question and once when to divide us," a very comforting the junior varsity debate of the Ohio Governor John Kasich message from a man who once seven lesser candidates that took refreshingly defended his state's argued Obamacare was the worst place earlier in the evening, when Medicaid system, which he said thing since slavery. the question was never asked at all. was "$2 billion in the black." Given the level of racial sensi- There was a moment of hope in Near the end of the debate, Fox tivity in the GOP field, you can see the main debate when a Black News did find time to include a why Donald Trump's xenophobic Facebook user, Alex Chalgren of question from a Facebook user message has played well with the Columbia, SC, got to ask a record- who wanted to know "if any of conservative Republican base. It's ed question, but many concerned them have received a word from as if they live in an alternate uni- Black viewers were, no doubt, dis- God on what they should do" as verse where the cops are always appointed that he wanted to know president. (Spoiler alert: God good, the TV news anchors are how the candidates would "stop apparently doesn't like always white and the civil rights the treacherous actions of ISIS." Democrats.) demonstrators are always "race Mind you, only a handful of Ted Cruz suggested that God hustlers." Americans have been killed by wants the president to be "a fiscal No one on stage ever acknowl- ISIS but nearly 700 Americans conservative, a social conservative edged that the Black Lives Matter New Edition Biopic Miniseries Coming to BET have been killed by police this year [and] a national security conserva- protesters had a point about police alone. tive." Walker admitted God hadn't brutality or police shootings or In the early 1980s, after the Jackson 5 and before the consultants and executive producers on the project, I wish Mr. Chalgren had asked a given him Ten Commandments to criminal justice reform. Not Ben Backstreet Boys, New Edition owned the hearts of which is slated to air in 2016. deeper question about the Black deliver to the people but did assert Carson. Not Scott Walker. Not tween girls. The Boston group, comprised of Ronnie “It's been a long time coming and that time is finally Lives Matter movement, but it he was following God's will by Donald Trump. Not even Jeb Bush. DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins here! Now that we have signed the deal, New Edition's probably wouldn't have been taking on labor unions in A year's worth of protests and and Ricky Bell, broke onto the scene with hits like journey will be captured in a three night miniseries to broadcast. When Fox News anchor Wisconsin. And Marco Rubio, media attention from New York to "Candy Girl" and "Cool It Now," but the members soon tell our life story through our very own eyes," says Megyn Kelly did turn to the sub- bless his heart, insisted that God Los Angeles barely even moved moved on to solo projects and, in some cases, careers New Edition in a joint statement. “From our beginning ject, she asked one quick softball had "blessed the Republican Party the needle on the scale of defined by controversy. in the Orchard Park Projects in Boston to Hollywood question to Wisconsin Governor with some very good candidates," Republican issues of concern. If Now, BET Networks is collaborating with Jesse and everything in between, just like The Temptations Scott Walker, waited politely for a statement he may live to regret if Black lives really mattered to Collins and the members of New Edition for a three- and The Jackson Five—we are ready to retrace our his 30-second response and then God's chosen candidate loses to Republicans, they failed to show it part mini-series event based on the iconic group. footsteps and show everyone how we got here. For the cut to a commercial break featur- Hillary Clinton. last night. Johnny Gill, who joined the group after Bobby Brown fans all over the world, this one's for you.” left, Tresvant, DeVoe, Bivins and Bell will all serve as