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LOCAL LOCAL SPORTS NATIONAL Sara Nash retires from school system 4 Adia Bradley graduates with duel degree 6 Vick is almost a free man 8 Colin Powell fights back 9 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 39 MAY 28 - JUNE 3, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA U. S. Census Chief Tells Why First Admitted Black African-American Count Is Critical Student Receives

BY PHAROH MARTIN Jackson said in an interview NNPA NATIONAL with the NNPA News Service. Honorary Degree CORRESPONDENT But, the Census Bureau can’t count who they can’t WASHINGTON (NNPA) - find. And for a long time racial For years there have minority groups have shied be e n charges that African- away from giving the govern- Americans are under-repre- ment the information they sented in the U. S. Census needed to get a more accurate counts, conducted once every count of the country’s popula- decade. tion by not responding to “It’s very possible that mailed questionnaires. some African-Americans or With an estimated 310 Spanish speaking persons were million people residing in the under-counted in previous United States, counting each Census because there may person is one of the largest, have been some belief that most arduous processes the making face-time with the government undertakes. The government was not in their Census Bureau is making it a best interests,’’ acknowledges priority of locating “hard-to- Arnold Jackson, chief count’’ groups such as blacks operating officer for the and immigrants. They will start decennial Census. by sending 145 million house- Jackson, who is black, says holds a questionnaire with 10 although the last Census in questions that will be available 2000 had an under-count of in multiple languages. The less than one-half percent, he questionnaire has been revised believes masses of people have and streamlined from the Howard Kennedy receives the first of two standing ovations before gone uncounted in the past previous long form version President Donald Eastman presents him with an honorary doctorate degree of humane letters. (He is flanked by businessman Steve Forbes on the left and Eckerd's chairman of the board Miles Collier on the right) because of a lack of returned that many considered as too data. Fewer than 60 percent of intrusive. African-Americans returned The questionnaires, which ST. PETERSBURG - in the Armed Forces. director of fragrance and flavor President Donald Eastman. their 2000 Census question- every citizen will be required A graduate of the all-black Kennedy is currently development for Pfizer, Inc., As depicted in the naire compared to 77.5 percent to answer by law, will provide Gibbs Junior College, Howard president and CEO of H.K. where he became the first ceremony’s closing prayer by of whites, according to the the Census Bureau with a bulk Kennedy was the first African- Enterprises, Inc. (formerly person in history to lead a Eckerd Chaplain Mona Census Bureau. of its data. Jackson stresses American student admitted to Royal Essence, Ltd.). As a suc- company to five Fragrance Bagasao, it was clear to all who This is the reason that that the form will only take ten Florida Presbyterian College, cessful creator and developer of Foundation Awards for were present why Kennedy’s Jackson says that the next minutes to complete and that now Eckerd College, in 1962. fragrances, he is responsible Fragrance of the Year, the honorary degree presentation Census, to begin April 1, 2010, all responses will be used His application that spring for “Undeniable,” a fragrance Oscars of the fragrance industry. received two standing ovations. will involve a full court press – for statistical purposes only. caused discord among the concept for actor, Billy Dee Last weekend, after 47 “Class of 2009, you might and vast strategies - to assure According to Census.gov, the Board of Trustees, and they Williams, partnering with Avon, years, a very successful deserve a break today, but the maximum number of hard- U.S. Census Bureau does not voted 16 to 13 not to admit him. to make it their first ever Kennedy returned to the Eckerd tomorrow you’ll not only make to-count individuals are ask about the legal status of The faculty protested, and fragrance endorsed by a College campus an honored your own breaks, you’ll make counted. respondents in any of its all but two submitted their res- celebrity and the first woman’s guest of the college and board of breaks for those who haven’t “We’ll have 140,000 surveys or Census programs. ignations. The Board relented, scent endorsed by a black or trustees this time to receive the your experience, your prepared- people running across the and ultimately accepted male celebrity. distinguished Degree of Doctor ness, your privilege. You’ll do it country verifying addresses CENSUS Kennedy’s application that fall, Kennedy also served as of Humane Letters, Honoris because you’re called to it; you and updating our database,’’ but by that time, he had enlisted chief perfumer and worldwide Causa presented by Eckerd must do it.” continued on pg. 9 Scholarship Highlights Zeta Week

BY EMMA C. CAVIN Communications, Mathematics SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER and Engineering ( SECME), Pre- College Initiation, National Honor Opinion...... 2 Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter’s Society, and National Society of luncheon highlighted a week of Black Engineers (NSBE PCI). He Community News ...3, 4, 5, 6 community service activities for is also the co-captain of the Vex members of Zeta Phi Beta Robotics Team for PCI at Sorority as they provided for the Lakewood and volunteers at the Church News ...... 6 needs of various groups within the South Bay Hospital. Kenneth has community. Camille D. York and received numerous awards for his Black History ...... 7 Kenneth Spradley II, are the 2009 competitions, but is especially scholarship recipients. Both proud of those from St. Petersburg students maintain very high GPAs College’s Annual Black History & Entertainment ...... 7 and have already made plans for Culture Competition, the college in the fall. Selection was Mathematics Brain Bowl based on GPA, community Competition, Tae Kwon Doe Sports...... 8 involvement, and dedication to awards, Certificate of excellence, as indicated in the Achievement for Meritorious State News ...... 9 essays submitted in their applica- Academic Performance from tion packet. SPC, the medal from the VEX Spradley, a senior at Challenge in 2006 and the National News...... 9 Lakewood High School in SECME National Mouse Trap the Center for Advanced Competition at Embry-Riddle Church Directory .....10, 11 Technologies, has a GPA of 3.75 and is a member of the Youth Camille D. York, left, and Kenneth Spradley II, right, stand with Engineer Society (YES), ZETA keynote speaker, Rene Flowers Science Enrichment through continued on pg. 5

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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best The Games They Play On Blacks lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the BY HARRY C. ALFORD pledge back in the 1990s to do Indiana. I took a surprise visit to it but yet too many of our officials Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief NNPA COLUMNIST over $1 billion dollars each with and found an empty building void support it through their ignorance. that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. black-owned firms. They didn’t of any activity yet one of the Big 3 It is time to wake up to this shame. Oh, the games they get near that but what they did was listed it as a thriving enterprise Digital Television Transition: play. A little media exposure, a scheme. They would help set up they were doing business with. There has been a big scare about sound bites and a formal public front companies to charade that Then there are the celebrities ending the television transmission relations campaign can have the they were big business tycoons that have suddenly become big on analog television sets. Who do masses of African-Americans doing serious business with the entrepreneurs. They are all over you know that has an old analog believing just about anything. Big 3 (Chrysler, General Motors the place owning this and that and television with rabbit ears on top? Why do they do it? To keep and Ford). doing everything at once. They have been long gone. business as usual or to make some Oh yes, they would have these Basically, they are just renting Just look around. But yet they quick money at the expense of guys on the covers of magazines. their names for some shrewd white have us thinking that a lot of us those who can least afford it. Let’s They would go around the manipulator making the big bucks still have them. Why? They put up look at some of the games. nation and make speeches and off of black folk’s false percep- a billion dollars in advertising and The Weekly Challenger Home Ownership: We were hit receive awards for their accom- tions. We need to cut the games. outreach money to address the relentlessly that times were getting plishments. There was a high con- Construction Unions: After 45 “issue.” It is all about hustling up is distributed better for blacks as homeowner- centration on this in the trucking years of the Civil Rights Act of some new money. Even the former in the following cities: ship was significantly rising. Both and steel industries. There would 1964, construction unions are as Federal Communication Commission the Clinton and Bush administra- be an established white-owned discriminatory now as they were Chairman Kevin Martin spent St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa tions harped on this like a company doing the work but they then. They have ridden off the $300,000 of tax money placing an Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor “mantra.” What we didn’t know would simply put some “black good name of other unions who ad on his favorite NASCAR Bradenton was that we were being led down a skin” on some of the operations have done the right thing and vehicle. The car crashed within path of predatory lending. and shout the praises. I did a test opened their doors. minutes – what a waste! This It was a trap that was going to one time with a major firm looking They used this fact as a cover whole thing was contrived by snare us big time. In fact, not only for a bona fide minority own for their Jim Crow ways. For the greedy K Street Washington The Weekly Challenger was it a game it was program that trucking company. I had the pro- most part, too many of our elected Lobbyists and public relations was going to set us back economi- curement guy do a background officials and leaders have fallen firms. They used us to get the Published weekly on Thursdays by cally for an entire generation. The check on some of these celebrated for this dupe. You will see some of money allocated. The Weekly Challenger jive is up and our neighborhoods “black” trucking companies. our people support Project Labor In sum, I guess we need to call 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. are racked with vacancies, aban- His report back to me was no Agreements, union only construc- out all of these shams and hustles. donment and deprivation. It is St. Petersburg, FL 33705 surprise. 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Being dignified enough to care. wonderfully serves. effective public speakers, which In January, members of the from his dark days as an unem- was St. Petersburg native and Powerful enough to challenge con- The Ebony Scholars Calendar culminates with a banquet and a cel- Academic Club, spearheaded by ployed drug addict. Hollywood resident actor and vention; enlightened enough to of Activities for the 2008-09 ebration of the most effective Ebony Scholars Committee Annually, the Ebony Scholars comedian Justin Hires, a former steer toward new horizons. For 17 academic years began August 26, speechmakers, was again ably led Treasurer Clifton Burney, held its and their parents perform a Ebony Scholar. years the Ebony Scholars Program, 2008, with the annual Ebony by Edward Hannon and Cheryl annual Voters Registration Drive at community service by cooking and To summarize, this report to a cross section of inspired leader- Scholars Orientation Program led Long. the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drum presenting a meal at the local the community centered upon the ship, divine guidance, and educa- by Davis, Associate Pinellas County Dr. Robert Safransky, retired Major for Justice Parade. February Ronald McDonald House. And as role of the Ebony Scholars tional excellence in the African- Superintendent Dr. Solomon Pinellas County Administrator, and brought Juanita Fountain, Professor usual, the event became a Committee to be the fulcrum point American community of St. Stephens, as well as members of Clifton Burney, retired Social of Education at the University of wonderful learning experience for of academia here in South Pinellas Petersburg, chaired by its founder, Ebony Scholars Committee. At the Worker, presented a captivating South Florida St. Petersburg, all involved. In addition, McKell County. Davis, for much of his edu- retired Pinellas County Area orientation, prospective Ebony workshop on VOTE 2008: a how speaking on the topic of Changing Moorhead, an adjunct professor at cational career, has been the spear Superintendent, Vyrle Davis, has Scholar Academic Club members, to on the social and political impact Your Major. Kanika Tomalin, the USF, spoke to our students on the that cut through cultural and sought to serve its community by as well as their parents, were one vote can make in society. corporate communications director importance of Health, Sex, and political interference in order to demanding from high-achieving provided with the expectations of Florida Virtual School Instructor at Bayfront Medical Center, Decision-Making. In April, Jerome keep focused on one goal: “Doing African-American student’s high the program, from an academic as and Ebony Scholars Alumna lectured the Academic Club on Tellis, Metropolitan Life Insurance what’s best for the kids.” Davis has academic and social excellence. well as a cultural standpoint. Y’Desha Alsup presented a finding scholarships for African- representative, discussed how to sought to make the Ebony Scholars An unofficial goal of the September began with the 25th workshop on the importance of American students. In celebrating keep your budget balanced, an Program one program that will Ebony Scholars Program is to annual Ebony Scholars South goal setting. The month of Black History Month, the Ebony important tool for any adult. In make a sustentative difference in enable each of the members of the County Motivational Program, November began with election of Scholars attended a presentation at May the annual College Life dis- the lives of young people. In his Ebony Scholars Academic Club to which honors students in all three officers for the Ebony Scholars USF St. Petersburg by National cussion took place with among final year as president of the Ebony find what military strategist Carl educational levels in South Pinellas Academic Club as well as a fall Basketball Association Hall of former Ebony Scholar Alumnae Scholars Committee Davis has von Clausewitz calls the “fulcrum County Schools with grade-point reception at the University of South Famer and noted historian Kareem who now are in their formative challenged the community of point of their academic careers.” averages of 3.0 or higher. The Florida St. Petersburg hosted by Abdul Jabbar titled “The Legacy of years of college and who share a Tampa Bay with a powerful From Deitra Benton, William dynamic keynote speaker for the Chancellor Karen White and African American Achievement.” great deal of knowledge on what to academic legacy that must be Packer, Courtney Hill, and Justin occasion was Harvard College Professor Dr. Vikki Gaskin-Butler. In March, St. Petersburg’s Asst. embrace and what to avoid in matched by the community. This is Hires, the Ebony Scholars graduate and Ebony Scholars The reception introduced Ebony Police Chief Cedric Gordon spoke college. On May 9, the culminating to be done in order to remind Academic Club has produced not Alumna Safiya Miller, who Scholar Academic Club members on the topic, “Avoiding Costly event of the Ebony Scholars ourselves that CHILDREN ARE only academics but well rounded reminded the assembled of the to college life. In December, Dr. Mistakes,” and how to avoid social Academic Club’s calendar, the OUR MOST PRECIOUS citizens as well. It is from this per- importance of goal-setting. Fredric Guerrier, owner of the and societal ills that can manifest Ebony Scholars Senior Awards RESOURCE. spective that the Ebony Scholars September was also the month that Roser Park Medical Clinic, spoke themselves in one’s life. Another Luncheon, was held at the See more featured Committee presents its annual the Toastmasters Program, a six- to our students on the importance of speaker, Phillip Haywood, shared Downtown St. Petersburg Hilton, graduates in next week’s edition Report to the Community it so week program designed to produce Social Responsibility. experience and lessons learned 333 1st St. S. The keynote speaker of The Weekly Challenger. Ebony Scholars Seniors 2009

AYRIAN BATTLE NATASHA BELL JERCHELLE COOPER TANESHA BRYAN

Aryian is the daughter of Derrick and Tina Natasha is the daughter of Annette and the Jerchelle is the daughter of Sanford and Darla Tanesha is the daughter of Sherman and Battle. She is the Student Body President at Gibbs late Alexander Bell. She attends Gibbs Senior Cooper. She attends St Petersburg Senior High School Arlene Bryan. She is a student in the PCCA at Senior High School. Ayrian is in the National High School. Natasha is involved in Senior where she is a member of the National Honor Society. Gibbs Senior High School. Tanesha is involved in Honor Society and a Varsity Cheerleader. She is Projects. She volunteers at the Dali Museum and Jerchelle is also a member of the Academic Team, Mu Student Government and a member of the active with the National Council of Negro Women at St. Vincent de Paul. She also works at Alpha Theta and the Science Honor Society. She vol- Thespian and Multicultural Club. She is active and volunteers with CASA. Ayrian plans to attend Tropicana Field and is active with her church. unteers at Carrington Place and Big Brothers Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters and an Exquisite the University of Central Florida and aspires to Natasha plans to attend Florida A&M University Sisters. Jerchelle plans to attend the University of Gem. Tanesha plans to attend Florida A&M become an Orthodontist. to study Pharmacy. Florida and aspires to become an OB/GYN. University and major in Journalism. Ayrian states, "The Reason for My Success is Natasha states, "The reason for My Success is According to Jerchelle, "The Reason for My Tanesha gives, ‘The Reason for My Success is because of the love and support of my whole family. due to my hard work and dedication. Also, my Success is my parents. They have always supported, my parents. If they never pushed my to do my best Without my family, I would not have been pushed parents and family have been supportive." guided and encouraged me to go down the right path in life I wouldn’t know what it means to succeed.” to become the best person I could possibly be." and be a role model to show younger kids that hard work really pay off."

NICOLE DAVIS ASHLI DOSS BRITTANY DRAYTON BRA’ NICA HYMANMUHAMMAD Nicole is the daughter of Maxine Nicholson Ashli is the daughter of Derrick and Delia Brittany Drayton is the daughter of Erica and Stanley Davis. She attends Gibbs Senior High Doss. She is a student at Lakewood Senior High Mack. She attends Lakewood Senior High School. Bra'Nica is the daughter of Tivica Greene- School where she is a Senior Class Representative School and active in Student Government. Ashli Brittany is in the National Honor Society and Muhammad. She is a Senior Class Representative and a member of the National Honor Society. is a member of the Debate Honor Society and the Varsity Cheerleader. She’s also a member of the at St. Petersburg Senior High School. Bra'Nica is Nicole is also a member of the Multicultural Club Future Educators of America. She volunteers African-American Brain Bowl and Multicultural Co Historian of FBLA and competes on the and the Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet Dance with Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA and the Club. Brittany is active with Big Brothers Big Volleyball and Softball Teams. She is active in her Company. She is a Preschool teacher at Pinellas Crescent Lake Cleanup Effort. Ashli plans to Sisters and volunteers with the Ronald McDonald church and serves as a Youth Coordinator. Community Church. Nicole plans to attend the attend Florida State University and become a House. Brittany plans to attend the University of Bra'Nica plans to attend college and aspires to University of South Florida to study Early News Reporter. Florida and aspires to become Pulmonary Doctor. become a Corporate Attorney. Education. She aspires to become a School Ashli gives "The Reason for My Success is Brittany says, "The Reason for My Success is Principal. first and foremost to God because he has brought God, my mother, grandmother and the rest my Nicole says, "The Reason for My Success is me this far. Also to my loving family for the love family support. Without them, I would not be my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, parental and guidance on my journey. To my teachers and where I am and where I am headed." guidance and my determination to succeed." counselors throughout the years." 4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 COMMUNITY NEWS Sara Nash Retires After Celebrating The Service Of 35 Years Of Service In Tampa Bay Area Black Nurses

Hillsborough County Schools ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Area Black Nurses A retirement celebration relationships nurtured over the held their first celebration day and recognition banquet was years. A very special touch to at Rock of Jesus Missionary held for Hillsborough County the afternoon’s event came from Baptist Church during worship School teacher Sara Nash, Nash’s current students as they service. More than 30 African- Thursday, May 21, at Miles presented personalized place American nurses, student Elementary in Tampa. Nash mats that shared their individual nurses, community partners dedicated 35 years to teaching, feelings for their teacher. and other health providers serving on committees and The food was very appetiz- attended and were honored for boards, as well as mentoring ing and the colors of red and their service to the community. and counseling parents and white acknowledged Nash love The Rev. Frank W. students throughout Tampa Bay. of her sorority Delta Sigma Peterman Jr. spoke about the The faculty and staff of Theta, Inc. Lastly, to connect “biblical” care given to Moses Miles Elementary were joined and remember 35 years of by a nurse and of his own Practical nursing students of PTEC by school officials, administra- service, a video glimpse of the experience with nurses. He tors, former co-workers, A special bouquet was spoke about how much he presented to Sara Nash to Committee approached students, parents, family and valued the care of nurses doing commemorate the event community groups, organiza- numerous friends to honor his mother’s illness. The con- tions and sister chapters across gregation also learned that Nash for her tremendous Nash, children, family and other the Tampa Bay area to unite black nurses are in demand in achievement.The theme: “All I invited guests were invited to an the St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay today’s society to provide really need to know I learned in evening of celebration at Bay and Clearwater-Largo chapters quality health care to a diverse Kindergarten” uniquely Vista Recreation Center in St. of the National Black Nurses society, particularly under- expresses the importance of the Pete. The couples’ children Association. served, under-represented and position cherished by her over planned a delicious buffet the years. dinner with a school room décor Well wishes, presentations that placed the teacher at her and acknowledgements were desk giving one last assignment voiced by those gathered for to all. The evening was enjoyed Pastor Frank Peterman's this momentous occasion. by all as family and friends Special guests were Dr. Jack grandmother, Annie Mae “remembered when” and gave Townsend who was a nurse Lamb-Hillsborough County love to the honoree as the per- School Board, Principal Sara Nash enjoys a special sonalized music of disc jockey - Gardner, Janie J. Johnson and Deborah Coyle-Miles moment with her husband, husband Harrison set the atmos- Elementary, Pastor Clyde Harrison Joyce Brown, which gave birth phere for celebrating a job well to the St. Petersburg Chapter of Williams, and Pastor Thomas done. Mrs. Nash expressed her many wonderful years of hard the National Black Nurses Leonard. Special tributes from sincere appreciation and asked work and perseverance was Association. The organization the Miles Faculty - Retirement for prayers as she looks forward enjoyed by all. was chartered in 1991. Song and the Kindergarten to the new opportunities of the To complete the retirement Willa Carson began the Team’s letters of appreciation future. Nurses of the Black Nurses of Tampa bay Chapter gave an intimate view of the celebration, husband Harrison stand proudly together ready to serve Clearwater/Largo Chapter National Black Nurses Association, chartered in 1993. The nurses hope that the The Willa Carson Health event will provide encourage- Resource Center has a strong ment to other community and history in volunteerism. professional groups, and that The exhibit also featured others will follow Rev. the history of St. Petersburg Peterman’s example in Black Doctors, Mercy acknowledging professionals. Hospital, the first Black It is also hoped that the nurses’ Hospital, the organized Mercy chapters will take what they’ve Alumnae Organization, learned back to their commu- Military duty nurses in all Nurses on the steps of segre- nities, churches and neighbor- gated Mercy Hospi branches, pictures, capes, hoods and talk about how they tal currently known as nursing cap pins, lanterns. The Johnnie Ruth Clarke can help each other to rich history of grandmother Health Center decrease the devastating nurses from the old historical chronic diseases that affect the nursing school included the poor and minorities. uninsured citizens. Rev. Peterman’s grandmother A heart-healthy meal was as a 1920 nurse educator. She Sunday’s gathering was the served after the service. Those first such organized celebra- taught his mother in-law Alma who attended also were invited Kicklighter. The historical tion by local black nurses. The to view an exhibit of the event was encouraged by Rev. exhibit booth will be available Many friends and family gathered to celebrate Nash’s career history of local trail blazers, for public viewing by appoint- Peterman, who asked the including Marie Yopp, founder church’s Health and Wellness ment through May 24. of the RN Club in 1946 and the You can prayerfully look to Ministry to organize the cele- Minority Nurses Organization. bration to recognize the the Lord for the courage and Bright Stars Shine In The Organization added the strength to take a stand against valuable services nurses Lamplighters Auxiliary provide. wickedness and make a 3rd-Grade FCAT Scores Licensed Practical Nurses profound difference of your The celebration was (LPN) and mentored them. The designed to tap into the three- own. Pinellas County Schools had scored at Level 3 and above in reading achievement results display also honored Pauline part sermon series - The Grant me strength and joy several elementary schools make the area of reading. This score compared to last year’s 3rd- Morgan Cole and Geraldine Community Faith and Services for my own journey through significant gains on the 2009 was maintained from the 2008 graders. The Mean Twine who founded the Church – enhance spirituality, nursing, and show me creative Florida Comprehensive results, but the district’s 2009 Developmental Scale Score Tampa Minority Nurses reinforce the value of nurses ways to go the extra mile. Assessment Test (FCAT) reading scores reflect an increase in our (DSS) and Mean Scale Score in Association in 1977 and, in and emphasize the importance and math. Tarpon Springs reading development scale score reading is up in 2009 and 1989, the vision of Evelyn C. of working together. The Fundamental’s had 100 percent and the reading mean scale continues to indicate a positive of its 3rd-graders score at Level score. This score also exceeds long-term trend. Math scores for 3 and above in both reading and the state average of 71 percent. Pinellas 3rd-graders also math for the second consecutive Students must score at Level 3 to continued to improve in 2009 With A Stroke, year. Eisenhower, Bardmoor, be deemed by the state as per- and have improved every year Belleair and Cross Bayou made forming at grade level. since 2002. great strides in their reading Eighty-four percent of Pinellas County Schools’ Every Second Counts results at Level 3 and above. Pinellas 3rd-graders scored at 3rd-graders had a smaller per- Gulfport, Fuguitt, Bardmoor and Level 2 or above on the reading centage of students at Level 1 ST. PETERSBURG - are: someone around you experi- Lakewood increased their scores test. This represents a small 1 Reading, 16 percent, in 2009 Stroke is the No. 3 killer in - Sudden numbness or ences any of the symptoms, act in math. All of these schools are percent decrease from 2008. than the state or any of the other America and because of this the weakness of the face, arm or immediately by calling 911. Not Title I schools. This group of 3rd-graders has six large districts. Additionally, American Stroke Association is leg, especially on one side of the all warning signs occur in every “There continues to be successfully met the FCAT Pinellas 3rd-graders beat the urging residents to take steps to body stroke. Every second counts. focused efforts in our elementary requirement for promotion into state average in the percentage of learn the warning signs of - Sudden confusion, trouble Time lost is brain lost. schools to improve student 4th grade. 3rd-graders proficient (Level 3 stroke to help prevent long-term speaking or understanding To learn more, call the achievement,” stated Julie On the 2009 3rd-grade and above) and did better than disability and death. Learning to - Sudden trouble seeing in American Stroke Association at Janssen, Ed.D., superintendent. FCAT math test, 77 percent of the other six large districts. recognize the warning signs and one or both eyes 1-888-4-STROKE or visit us “Our scores reflect a collabora- 3rd-graders scored at Level 3 or Pinellas 3rd-graders were acting quickly when they occur - Sudden trouble walking, online at StrokeAssociation.org. tive effort across our district, and above. There was a slightly one point under the state average can mean the difference in dizziness, loss of balance or Get tips on stroke or connect they can be traced directly to the larger percentage of students, 1 and did better than four of the six surviving a stroke and minimiz- coordination with stroke survivors and care- dedicated work of our classroom percent more, at Level 1 large districts in the percentage ing long-term disability, or - Sudden, severe headache givers at www.strokeassocia- teachers.” compared to 2008. of students classified as profi- being physically and mentally with no known cause tion.org where you’ll also find Overall, seventy-two percent The district’s 3rd-graders cient. devastated or dying from it. Stroke is a medical their personal stories and more. of Pinellas County 3rd-graders showed an increase in their The warning signs of stroke emergency. When you or THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 5 COMMUNITY NEWS St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center’s Business Training Schedule CALENDAR

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Awards are Volunteer activities include You must decide who you are Commissioner Ken Welch presented at 4:00 p.m. "The Satellites" will perform hits from continued from front page service with the Church Food going to be through service,” feels that we need to go back to the 60's, 70's and 80's 1 to 4 p.m.www.stpetepier.com or University in Daytona Beach. Pantry, Morton Plant Hospital, Flowers said. our foundation…recapture our 727-821-6443. Spradley plans to attend Florida Salvation Army, Red Cross, Angel Flowers continued to families, especially our boys. A& M University in Tallahassee. Tree, and many more. York emphasize the importance of Other members of the panel He is the son of Kenneth and completed an internship with service, “Serving Christ through included Nina Hayden of the Cynthia Spradley. Channel 14 (WPDS) and is now service to others often opens doors Pinellas County School Board, Camille York, a senior at working in the office of Dr. to us that we would never expect Yvonne Ortiz from the Northeast High School, is in the Bidani, a gastroenterologist. York to open, but they are doors Department of Juvenile Justice, top ten percent of her class with a is the daughter of Marvin and Tara through which we will receive the Greg Johnson, President of the GPA of 4.421. A third time York. She has been accepted at ultimate good. We must be Pinellas County Urban League, recipient of SPC’s Mac Williams Florida A& M University and the educated and willing to work. and mayoral candidate, Deveron Award and the Ebony Scholars University of Florida. Also, as you go to new and Gibbons. The final word from this Award, she has been active in the The keynote speaker for unknown areas, continue to stand group can be summed up in the Multicultural Club, Student rights the scholarship luncheon was for what you know is right. Let words of Nina Hayden who and Responsibilities, Student former city councilwoman, Rene today be a new beginning. expressed the desire to see more Government, the Honor Society, Flowers. “Excelling through Commit your future to learning, evidence of “self discipline,” the Speech and Debate Service” was a topic on which she working and serving others.” which she sees as a deficit in Competitors, Ebony Scholars, and could speak from experience. City Councilman Wengay too many students. “Ask any served as class president. The Flowers began her address by Newton spent time after the educator,” she says, “and they will winner of the Miss Northeast explaining to the scholarship luncheon to offer encouragement tell you that discipline, the 2009 Pageant, she was also recipients and others what to the teenage boys in the achievement gap, and the gradua- selected for the Northeast Hall of comprises a successful fulfilling audience. Zeta Gamma Zeta tion rate are the three main issues Fame. York, an active member of life. After reminding them that a Chapter recognizes all sponsors, for the youth in our schools. Bethel Metropolitan Baptist good education is the key, she also Health Start of Saint Petersburg, As a community, we must do Church, enjoys being a part of the explained what a successful life is Dr. Frederic Guerrier, Dr. Juanita something about it.” not. “It is not about ambience or Wilson, Lisa Wilson, and the Zeta Praise Dance Team and serving as Prayer of Supplication to the Holy Spirit. 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Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Growth. We celebrate in worship, we require transportation. Church “God’s House in the City” care for one another, we cultivate the Applications are now being taken under the leadership of our soldier of fullest spiritual life possible both indi- for Pathfinders Summer Camp June the cross, and drum major for justice, vidually and corporately; and we 8-August 14, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ages 5- Dr Rickey L. Houston, extend an invi- communicate God’s truth at every 12 years. For additional information tation to the community to join us as opportunity. Living out these priori- contact Joyce Hurst at 727-328-2409. OUT ABOUT we communicate Gods’ Word at 10 ties results in a kaleidoscope of min- THE NIA PROJECT TUTORIAL & am worship service \ Sunday, Sunday istries at Bethel Metropolitan for all PROGRAM, Tuesday and Thursday, School at 9 a.m. and Bible Study and ages and interests. 3:30-6:30 p.m. for Middle and High W/STEVE Teen Summit Wednesday evening, at Vacation Bible School is School students. Tutoring in Reading, 7. We also encourage the community scheduled for June 8-12, 2009 at 6:30 Math, Writing, FCAT, and SAT/ACT. to make use of our Prayer Line. (727- pm. The theme is “The Jesus For information and applications 321-9645) Chronicles” A Life Changing contact Bethel Metropolitan Church Bethel Metropolitan Missionary Encounter. For additional information office at 727-327-0554. GET THE Baptist Church is committed to a call church office. HELP YOUR CHILD NEEDS!! Christ-centered, People-centered, The annual Church Family Picnic Seeking Wisdom from the 100 Years And Still Going Strong! Team-centered and Bible-based is Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m.-3 Almighty Divine in 2009 ministry; with priorities focused on p.m. at Fort Desoto Park, North Beach Proverbs 3:13, 9:10-11 James 1:5 Over 300 freedom fighters and band, headed by John Ware and Love, Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and Shelter 4. Call church office if you NAACP supporters from all parts Mark Payne, appropriately of the state, came to be a part of an played Sam Cooke’s “A Change historic event for the oldest Civil is Gonna’ Come.” The invoca- Rights organization — the tion and blessing of food Friendship Missionary Baptist Church NAACP. The Hillsborough was done by Religious County Branch NAACP A f f a i r s Chairperson the “One Lord, One Faith, One McCall, Larry “Lbizzo” Bryant and the love of Christ. Baptism, One Church” Miss Under Stood. Admission is Free. Weekly Activities Centennial Dinner was a night Rev. Xavier Johnson. The Our children are under a serious Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., God’s Weekly Meditation on WRXB @ worth remembering. On February crowd was then mesmerized by attack by the enemy and we as the anointed and appointed leader and the 6:45 am. Tune in to hear Dr. John A. 12, 1909, The National music provided by the body of Christ have to fight to win entire Friendship Missionary Baptist Evans, Sr. Association for the Advancement Centennial Choir. A special back the souls of our youth. Church Family extends a cordial Wednesday, Noon Day Bible Please join the Friendship welcome to each of you. Join us for Study; 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; of Colored People was founded by group of singers assembled Missionary Baptist Church Family for worship services Sunday @ 7:45 and 7:00 Evening Bible Study. a multiracial group of activist, to provide music for the our 81st Church Anniversary’s Youth 10:45 am. Please visit our website at who answered “The Call.” They Deiah Riley was mistress Centennial activities of the Explosion. Saturday, June 13. Time: We are believers in Christ who are www.fmbctheship.org initially called themselves the of ceremony for event branch. 7-9 pm at the Friendship Missionary reaching out to the world, preaching E:Mail: Contact us at National Negro Committee. The The honorary chairperson Baptist Church. Featuring Pastor the gospel to the unsaved and teaching [email protected] Charles L. Price, Minister Joe the saved to serve by demonstrating Phone: 727-906-8300 organization has made so many for the event, Joe Jackson, strides and helped so many people vice president of Outback through the course of these 100 Steakhouse, Inc. gave Centennial years. At the helm of the organi- greetings. Outback provided a Mt. Zion Progressive zation, on the national level, is scrumptious meal for all President Benjamin Todd Jealous attendees. Commissioner Kevin Missionary Baptist Church who brings so many positive Beckner, with the assistance of attributes to the organization. Commissioner Kevin White, “Impact the World by Equipping pastors for this month, and invite the an invitation to join us in this histori- The Centennial banquet was presented a Hillsborough County Believers to Reach the Lost with the community to join us as we continue, cal celebration as we also commemo- Gospel of Jesus Christ” in this joyous occasion, to recognize rate our Pastor’s, the Reverend Louis held Friday, May 22 at the Proclamation to the branch PASTOR APPRECIATION our Pastor, the esteemed Reverend M. Murphy’s, 10-year anniversary at Higgins Hall in Tampa. Deiah while Chloe Coney, District MONTH Louis M. Murphy Sr. Our guest pastor Mt. Zion Progressive MBC. Riley, morning anchor for Sid Morgan was speaker Director of Office of “Pastor Appreciation Month” May 31, is Dr. Gary L. Williams, Sr., Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Channel 28 TV, served as for the evening Congresswoman Castor continues at Mt. Zion Progressive First Baptist Church of Mandarin, Baptist Church is located at 955 20th Mistress of Ceremonies and kept presented the branch with an MBC. We have been blessed by the Jacksonville. St. S.; Ph.894-4311. Photographs courtesy of 888-Shoot-55 word of God, from several dynamic The Mt. Zion family is extending the evening flowing. She assisted American flag that was flown in providing a very warm and over the capital in honor of pleasant atmosphere all evening. The tone of the Hillsborough County NAACP Centennial evening was set by a sacred scroll journal official Celebration. Coney also introduced the speaker New Hope Missionary Baptist Church seal breaking ceremony where all participants for the evening, Sidney Morgan. Morgan is received a sealed souvenir journal in the shape of currently the president of Human Central Florida “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE held Wednesday evenings. Prayer tion, please call 727-896-5228. a scroll and a seal breaker given as a token by the Market. His delivery was delightful and engaging HOPE.” Our Esteemed Pastor, begins at 6:30 and Bible Study begins UPCOMING EVENTS: branch to all those in attendance. The scroll as he recanted his first encounter with the Reverend Carlos L. Senior and the at 7:30. You are invited to study the VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL New Hope Church family invite you Word of God with us. June 15–19, “Extreme Makeover” journal was sponsored by Humana. Regina Lock- NAACP and the impact made on his life as well to study and worship with us The Adult classes for the quarter (Mark your calendars for the anticipat- Depass was the Chairperson for the Centennial as the importance of family. Final remarks and whenever our doors are open. See the include: Fireproof Marriage, ed awesome experience) Souvenir Journal. The Buffalo Soldiers Woods & appreciation was given by branch President ad for times of worship. Recession Proof, Discovering Your “A test of true Christian love: Do Wanton Chapter did the Posting of Colors Curtis Stokes, and he also presented The MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. (Prayer + Design for Service. you help those who can’t help you in ceremony. A unique rendition of the National President’s Awards to Regina Lock-Depass and Understanding = Spiritual Healing) Youth Bible Study: “What’s Up return?” Prayer Service and Bible Study With The Word” For further informa- Negro Anthem was rendered by youth group Steve Marshall for their hard work. Centennial Cepeda Mckay and Know Limits of Tampa. The Coordinator Pat Spencer said she was so pleased Pledge of Allegiance was given by Matthew with the support given and proud to be a part of Holte, president of Tampa Youth Council, and Dr. history. I certainly enjoyed this unforgettable St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Samuel Lamar Wright Sr. 2nd vice-president evening and hope you have enjoyed your time provided history of NAACP as the Centennial OUT &About W/Steve. The St. Mark Missionary Baptist St. Mark Offers … St. Mark After School Tutoring Church, under the leadership of its Sunday School is held for both Ministry: Open to all school age children dynamic, spirited, man of God, the children and adults of all ages. Sunday ever Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Reverend Brian Kenneth Brown, its School starts each Sunday morning at from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Homework help official staff of Deacons and Trustees, 9:30. All are invited to come out and and reading tutors available. and the entire congregation of St. Mark, join us. DESTINATION GRADUATION: extends to the community at large, its Baptist Training Union is each Wednesdays - 6-7:30 p.m. all New Bank of America wishes that there would be an overflow- Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Ages: Reading Specialist; Free ing of God’s blessings upon their lives. general public are invited to come out computer class for children and youth. St. Mark is grounded in a Christ- and study the Bible with us and learn In addition, there is tutorial assistance Endowed Professor Named centered doctrine that has as its central “What Baptist Believe”. for Math Algebra and Geometry and theme, a belief that we are a haven of Children and Youth Ministry Senior Focus for all High School hope, help, and healing for a world Meetings are held every Monday at Seniors FCAT, ACT/SAT; assistance ST. PETERSBURG – “Not only do the students Institute of Certified Public hungering for and thirsting after the 6:00 p.m. Children in the community with college applications, essay and College of Business Accounting gain practical experience in tax Accountants. His teaching enlightened word of God. At St. Mark, are welcomed to join us. financial aid/scholarships. Professor James Fellows, PhD, preparation and working with specialty is taxation with a we are Christians willing to work and Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. has been named the Bank of clients, they also gain a sense secondary focus on business partner in unity, praising God for His are held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mark Computer Lab will be open and Senior Hour of Power Bible Study America Endowed Professor in of community and the reward economics and cost account- awesome gift, His son Jesus Christ. available for classes for elementary Upcoming Events for May is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. students on Monday 6-8 p.m., Tuesday Business for the 2009-10 that comes from helping ing. May 27-30 - Congress No. 2 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study and Thursday 5-6 p.m. and Wednesday academic year. others,” Fellows said. “The The Bank of America every Thursday evening at 7:00. 5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Named by the Florida taxpayers who receive VITA Endowed Professorship in Institute of CPAs as the 2005 services are often unaware of Business was created in 1990 Florida Educator of the Year, the tax credits they are to recognize USF St. Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week. Fellows’ commitment to allowed.” Petersburg faculty doing out- community affairs has Fellows works with the standing work in the enhanced the academic experi- Wealth Building Coalition of community, through support ences of his students. Through Pinellas County, a public- from the Bank of America this endowment, Fellows will private partnership that Charitable Foundation and the St. Petersburg Native continue to build professional includes Bank of America as a State of Florida Matching and service opportunities for primary partner and coordi- Grant Program. USF St. Graduates From students with the IRS nates the Pinellas VITA Petersburg is dedicated to Volunteer Income Tax program with the IRS. Fellows enhancing the curriculum Assistance Program, a nation- is seeking to build student through the Citizen Scholar UNC At Chapel Hill wide tax preparation service interest and participation in the model and providing students for low and moderate income program and add more VITA with unique educational On May 8th Adia Bradley, commencement speech at her taxpayers. Fellows recruited 15 sites for the 2010 filing season. opportunities through course- a native of St. Petersburg, Alma Mater, Shorecrest students during the most recent For the 2009 filing season, work that includes community graduated from the University Preparatory High School. She tax season, who either volun- there were 12 sites in Pinellas involvement. Fellows’ of North Carolina at Chapel will begin her residency in teered or worked as interns County from Tarpon Springs to appointment recognizes his Hill with a dual degree. Adia Internal Medicine at Duke for VITA. They processed St. Petersburg. dedication to instruction earned her M.D degree and a University in Durham, NC. some of the 3,700 tax Fellows joined USF St. through community engage- Master’s Degree in Health Adia is the daughter of returns processed in Petersburg in 1992 after ten ment, and the commitment that Care Administration. She former District 55 Representative Pinellas County, helping low years at USF Fort Myers, now Bank of America has to benefit received her B.A. in finance Rudolph Bradley and wife and moderate income families Florida Gulf Coast University. its local communities. from the University of Florida. Terrye. receive valuable tax credits. He is a member of the Florida On May 23rd she gave the

THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 7 BLACK HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Gladys Knight

Knight’s cousin Edward Gladys Knight stated in her Patten and friend Langston memoirs that Miss Ross kicked George. her off the tour because the Knight discovered she was audience’s reception to pregnant in 1960, and married Knight’s soulful performance her high school sweetheart overshadowed her. Berry James Newman. After a mis- Gordy later told Gladys that she What Next? carriage, Knight returned to was giving his act a hard time. performing with the Pips. In The act left Motown for a For many jazz enthusiasts and devout fan. Since I have been serve to a jazz famished audience. 1961, Bobby Robinson better deal with Buddah musicians in the Tampa Bay area, attempting to play the flute for many As you know, music is indeed a produced the single “Every Records in 1973, and achieved the question that is foremost in our years, I have also listened to and seen language. Musicians talk to one Beat of My Heart” for the full-fledged success that year minds is “what next?” Since my in concert many, many flute players. another by way of their musical group, which became a #1 with hits such as the Grammy- arrival on the scene in 2003, there In the past, I have said that José is the instruments. On this particular R&B and #6 pop hit when winning “Midnight Train to have been several young jazz high best flautist I’ve ever heard and seen. evening, the musical conversations released on Vee-Jay Records. Georgia” (#1 on the pop and fliers. Outstanding youthful per- However, to avoid accusations of held by keyboardist Battistini and Gladys Maria Knight, “The In 1962, Langston George left R&B chart), “I’ve Got to Use formers such as alto saxophonists extreme exaggeration, I will say that José, or Battistini and bassist Empress of Soul”, (born May the group, which at that time My Imagination,” and “You’re Eric Darius, Nalisio Taveras and as a jazz flautist, he rates in the Top Martinez, or conga player Romero 28, 1944) is an American renamed itself Gladys Knight the Best Thing That Ever B.K. Jackson; keyboardists Alfred 10. I believe this to be a fact, espe- and drummer JT Thomas were R&B/soul singer-songwriter, & the Pips and continued as a Happened to Me.” In the Sheppard, Jr., Ben Winkler, Matt cially after hearing him perform overheard and completely under- actress, businesswoman, quartet. summer of 1974, Knight and Lorentzen and Marcus Allen; flautist two weeks ago at John Kelly’s stood by the audience. An atmos- humanitarian, and author. She In 1962, after scoring a the Pips recorded the sound- José Valentino-Ruiz; tenor saxo- Hideaway Recording Studio, phere of musical understanding was is best known for the hits she second hit, “Letter Full of track to the successful film phonist Jordan Richardson; bassists Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Allow prevalent. Jazz spoken here! recorded during the 1960s and Tears”, Knight became Claudine with producer Curtis Billy Norris, and Paul Hafer, to me to share this recent event with Translator not needed. I have never 1970s, for both the Motown pregnant again and gave birth Mayfield. The act was particu- name a few. you. heard José perform as well as he and Buddah Records labels, to a son, Jimmy III, that year. larly successful in Europe, and My first encounter with one of Kelly recently relocated to this performed that evening. On this par- with her group Gladys Knight She retired from the road to especially the United Kingdom. the musical geniuses was with alto new location, and with the support of ticular occasion, he became one of & the Pips, the most famous raise her child while The Pips However, the Buddah hits all saxophonist Eric Darius. We first jazz enthusiasts Rob and Tammy the “Magnificent Seven.” incarnation of which also toured on their own. After followed a number of years met during one of his performances Rehnke opted to present a José Several thoughts ran through included her brother Merald giving birth in 1963 to a after their success in the U.S.. at the Pier in downtown St. Pete. We Valentino concert, as a celebratory my mind during his performances. “Bubba” Knight and her daughter, Kenya, Knight For example “Midnight Train immediately became good friends. event. On this particular evening, One question that I pondered was cousins Edward Patten and returned to recording with the to Georgia” hit the UK pop After many concerts, fundraisers, along with the others in attendance, I “what next?” At a youthful twenty- William Guest. She is a notable Pips in order to support her charts Top 5 in the summer of and other charitable performances, along with others in the audience one years of age, José will be leaving member of The Church of Jesus family. 1976, a full three years after its Darius can now be seen and heard was fortunate to witness a “once in a for bigger and better concerts, I’m Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gladys Knight & the Pips success in the U.S.. on CD, DVD, popular jazz cruises, lifetime” performance. Never before completely convinced. His talent is Gladys Knight was born to joined the Motown roster in During this period of and at some of the more popular jazz had I felt music and a connection to at such a level now, it’s inconceiv- Merald Woodlow Knight and 1966, and, although regarded as greater recognition, Knight festivals. You can usually hear tunes the musicians, as I did that night. able to believe that he will improve Sarah Elizabeth Woods in a second-string act, scored made her motion picture acting from his CDs daily on Tampa Bay’s Performing with José were Grammy beyond the level he has attained thus Loachapoka, Alabama. She several hit singles, including “I debut in the film Pipe Dreams, popular Smooth Jazz radio station Award winner Lannie Battistini, far. His talent is a blessing from God. first achieved minor fame by Heard It Through the a romantic drama set in Alaska. WSJT 94.1 FM. keyboards, Sam Martinez, bass, JT No teacher could teach José what he winning Ted Mack’s Original Grapevine,” (also recorded by The film failed at the box- My second encounter was with Thomas, drums, Jesse Romero, plays and the way he plays it. For Amateur Hour TV show Marvin Gaye), “Friendship office, but Knight did receive a bassist Billy Norris. Subsequent to conga, Tito Ruiz, percussion, and instance, while taking a solo, he contest at the age of seven in Train” (1969), “If I Were Your Golden Globe Best New garnering many music awards, Billy Katelynn Rehnke, violin. Since, I began to play etudes by Bach. They 1952. The following year, she, Woman” (1970), “I Don’t Want Actress nomination. is sharing his talents in New York arrived during the second set, my blended in with the jazz music he her brother Merald, sister To Do Wrong” (1971), the Knight and the Pips City while attending the Manhattan comments cover only the perform- had started the tune with and seemed Brenda, and cousins William Grammy Award winning continued to have hits until the School of Music. My third ances of Valentino, Battistini, to be a part of the entire song. and Elenor Guest formed a “Neither One of Us (Wants to late 1970s, when they were encounter and thus far, the most Martinez, Thomas and Romero. José Valentino will be appearing musical group called The Pips, Be the First to Say Goodbye)” forced to record separately due profound was with a young high First of all, the musicians were with his group in the Bayview named after another cousin, (1972), and “Daddy Could to legal issues, resulting in school flautist named José mentally in tune with each other. It Room at the Mahaffey Theater, June James “Pip” Woods. By the end Swear (I Declare)” (1973). In Knight’s first solo LP record- Valentino-Ruiz. I first learned about seemed as though they were spiritu- 26. If you have not yet seen or heard of the decade, the act had begun their early Motown career ings — Miss Gladys Knight him while attending a meeting of the ally connected. On every tune that I this young dynamo perform, this is to tour, and had replaced Gladys Knight and the Pips (1978) on Buddah and Gladys Friday Morning Group. Susan heard, each played as if they were your opportunity to hear him before Brenda Knight and Eleanor toured as the opening act for Knight (1979) on Columbia Robertson, Manager of The Pier, possessed by the “Spirit of Jazz;” if he leaves the area. I’ll be there, and Guest with Gladys Diana Ross and The Supremes. Records. suggested that I visit The Pier on the there is one. Familiar tunes such as so will his many fans. following Sunday afternoon to see “The Prayer,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Remember to “Keep Jazz and hear “The Eric Darius of the “Chameleon,” “Watermelon Man,” Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” Flute.” She told me that a young 16- “Solar,” and “Besa Mé Mucho,” Jazz fans - do you have any Pamela Suzette ‘Pam’ Grier year old José Valentino would be sounded brilliantly different but, the feedback? I would like to hear from performing, and it would be worth same. During solos by José, he YOU! You may visit my website at: my while to check him out. I did, and would metaphorically cook jazz and rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email me is a cousin of football player “Coffy,” film critic Roger Ebert the rest is history. Latin jazz choruses in his red-hot at [email protected]. You may Rosey Grier. Because of her noted that Grier was an actress Since meeting José, I estimate musical kitchen from the upbeat to also mail your letters to Rick Gee’s father’s military career, her of “beautiful face and astonish- that I’ve written close to six separate the downbeat baring his soul on Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly family moved frequently ing form” and that she articles about him and his exciting every tune; playing with heart and Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., during her childhood, to possessed a kind of “physical performances. Needless to say that mind, capturing and liberating each St. Petersburg, FL 33705. various places such as life” missing from other he has absolutely won me over as a delectable note that he would then England, and eventually actresses. Grier subsequently settled in Denver, Colorado, played similar characters in the where she attended East High AIP films “Foxy Brown” School. While there she (1974), “Friday Foster” and appeared in a number of stage “Sheba, Baby” (both 1975). productions, and participated in With the demise of blax- Pamela Suzette “Pam” beauty contests to raise money ploitation, Grier’s career went Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an for college tuition toward on hiatus for many years. She Emmy Award nominated Metropolitan State College. acquired progressively larger American actress. She came to Grier moved to Los character roles in the 1980s, fame in the early 1970s, after Angeles, California in 1967, including a prostitute in Fort PICK OF THE WEEK! starring in a string of moderate- where she was initially hired as Apache the Bronx (1981), a ly successful women in prison a receptionist at the American witch in Something Wicked this films and blaxploitation films International Pictures (AIP) Way Comes (1983), and such as 1974’s Foxy Brown. company. She was discovered Steven Seagal’s detective 14 27 48 THE LEGENDARY 1590 AM WRXB Her career was revitalized in by director Jack Hill, who cast partner in Above the Law 1997 after her appearance in her in his women in prison films (1988). She made guest SERVING THE COMMUNITIES FOR OVER Quentin Tarantino’s film Jackie “The Big Doll House” (1971), appearances on “Miami Vice,” CA$H 3 Brown. She is one of a few and “The Big Bird Cage” “Martin,” “Night Court” and 3 DECADES AND STILL GOING STRONG! 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She has previous blaxploitation films she is a recurring character). 2-7 6-2 3551 42nd Avenue South, Suite B-106 one sister and one brother, and were all male. In his review of 1-5 4-3 St. petersburg, FL 33713 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 CHALLENGER SPORTS Michael Vick Is Back … Bowden's Future But Not In The NFL Could Hinge On

Vick is headed into some foreign slightly tarnished image. media markets will be his key FSU's NCAA Appeal territory in this situation. How What people are failing to for survival in his quest back to he handles this will determine understand is that, Roger the NFL. Finding the right how far he will go the rest of his Goodell was brought in to clean coaching staff, patience enough was very humble and never life. up the league. Giving the NFL a for his comeback. Can he pull it defensive when he was criti- What is next for Vick is different perception is what off? Does he deserve a second cized or the team was criti- dealing with being confined to Goodell has put on the globe for chance? cized,’’ Bryan said. ``When his his home for the next two the world to look at. The NFL 2. Persuading the commis- son started getting criticism he months. He will be allowed to once stood for “Not For Long” sioner that he deserves to be got very stubborn, very Michael Vick go to his $10 dollar an hour job. now it stands for “No Fun given a second chance. With defensive and he didn’t come off of that. So unBowden- Michael Vick is a free man. Also while on home confine- League”. His predecessors dealt the way that Goodell operates, like.’’ Behind him are 19 months of ment he will be able to attend with other issues such as drug you can bet the stakes will be Bryan said that decision incarceration. The only problem religious gatherings and medical tolerance and global marketing. high when it comes to Vicks was the beginning of the surrounding Vick is all the appointments and meetings with Goodell’s is to clean up the request. Goodell has not decline. uncertainty. There are a probation officials. He is set to leagues image and to rule with forgotten that Vick lied to him “He lost control of the multitude of questions to be released from the feds, July an iron fist. Personal conduct when these allegations first Bobby Bowden program because of it,’’ Bryan answer. How do you think he’ll 20 of this year and he has to is Goodell’s forte and he surfaced. He will be reinstated, said. “It tarnished his image.’’ react after his comeback? Will serve three years of probation believes anytime an athlete’s but the question remains when. BY BRENT KALLESTAD Bowden’s career record he show gratitude? Or will he upon successfully completing personal conduct is suspected on If that does not happen what was a gaudy 315-87-4 at the play with malice in his heart? home confinement. The only or off the field, he will be in the kind of message will that send to TALLAHASSEE (AP) - end of that streak and he was Let’s take a look at this, Vick people that Vick will be able to office of Goodell to plead his the rest of the league. Does that Bobby Bowden and Florida 71. He’s a mortal 67-36 since. is only 28 and he’s not far from communicate with, are his case. If you pay attention, signal that he still has some State are scheduled to open its Although the actual making millions. Vick knows fiancée and children in their players that have to march into issues? 2009 football season Labor number of wins that will be what it’s like to have opportuni- 4,000 square home in Hampton Goodell’s office are always rep- 3. This is a battle that Vick Day night against archrival subtracted from Bowden’s ties open up for him. The Virginia. rimanded when they break the will not win. Steering clear of Miami, but the school’s most total hasn’t been determined, it entourage of fans that come Should the NFL keep Vick law on or off the field. animal rights activists. important date of the year could be 14 which would leave along with that type of success... sidelined? People do forgive, It seems as if Vick is being PETA will be very critical could be this week. Bowden 15 shy of Paterno He has spent much of the last however it is not so easy for one punished twice. Here is the of Vick’s endeavors as he tries to The university expects to going into the penultimate two years behind bars. His to forget. The thing of it is Vick scenario initially; Vick lied to clear his already tainted image. hear from the NCAA as early season of his coaching career, finances have left him in a will never have a clean slate, Goodell about his involvement If he lashed out activists, that as Tuesday on its appeal of if not the final one. destitute situation. The Falcons some people equate his release with dog fighting. That may be could be career threatening to sanctions resulting from an Florida State has already terminated his multi million- from federal prison as washing detrimental to Vick when it his career. Vick should wait academic cheating scandal contracted with offensive dollar contract. At this time he away the stains of his heinous comes to seeking reinstatement them out and stay out of trouble that included taking away as coordinator Jimbo Fisher to does not know if there are any transgressions. Vick has paid his to the league. After talking with and say all the right things. many as 14 victories from take over by the 2011 season suitors out there that will offer debt. He should be rightfully some inside sources they are They will eventually move on Bowden’s coaching record. or will pay a $5 million him a contract. And to top it off awarded an opportunity to saying that Vick won’t play until the something else. The rest will Such a penalty would penalty and Wetherell is on you can bet where ever he lands resume his career. He did not the 2010 season. remain looking like they belong leave Bowden unable to keep record that he won’t make a there will be protests by animal walk out of prison as a football Here is a scenario that does in a three ring circus and that pace with Penn State’s Joe penalty payment. rights activists. Vick happens player. He’s a convicted felon. not seem to be too far fetched. will work in Vick’s favor. Paterno in their competition to And Bowden said it would to be in a very uncanny Vick has a right to make a living, Let’s say Goodell denies Vick There seems to be a large finish extraordinarily long be natural that Fisher is getting situation. A superstar that is but playing in the NFL is a reinstatement into the league. portion of the population that coaching careers with the most antsy. ready to reclaim his status in the special privilege dutifully There is another alternative, the hopes Vick fails. But for the wins at the major college level. “I would,’’ Bowden said. game of professional football. earned. Some critics argue that CFL. If that could work out most part there’s a large amount “It’s just us two and you’d Bowden has already shied Here are a couple of reinstating Vick back into the contractually it would definitely of the general consensus that hate to give up in a good battle away from an earlier goal of examples of guys who have league would be an ill-advised help Vick’s skill set while hopes he succeeds. There are like that,’’ Bowden recently getting 400 victories before taken some hits. Alex move for the NFL. awaiting to be reinstated to the people out there that may think told the Palm Beach Post stepping away. Rodriguez took a fall, however There have been other cases NFL. You see Vick is young he he didn’t deserve this or that. during a South Florida booster “I need to try and stay he did not lose his freedom. He where people have done things must not let his skills erode Let’s keep it real, he broke the tour stop. “But as far as losing away from numbers, because took a big hit as far as public that were worse than Michael while sitting out as was the case law and there are consequences sleep over it, I don’t do that.’’ people start counting,’’ relations goes. Check this out Vick. They paid their debt, with Muhammad Ali years ago. and results for actions. He has The Alabama-born Bowden said in January. he still has a gargantuan however the commissioner was Here are the issues that Vick left prison, he can sleep in his Bowden, who turns 80 in Since the victories would contract. Tank Johnson fell, but someone else and the times were needs to maneuver before he is own bed and eat home cooked November, has 382 wins now, be vacated from the 2006 and it was not nearly as hard as Vick. different. For instance Leonard reinstated: meals and the things that he took one fewer than Paterno. 2007 seasons, the Seminoles So did Jamal Lewis and Latrell Little got drunk following a 1. Picking the right team for granted at one point he will But losing even a handful official record as far as the Sprewell. Pete Rose was defi- birthday party, and got behind for his comeback. That may no more. What’s your opinion? of those wins in the middle of NCAA is concerned would nitely more of a bigger figure the wheel of a car and tragically seem like an easy task, however Is he bitter about what he lost? Is a long effort to lead the stand at 0-6 in both years, than Vick and his playing days took the life of an innocent that will be a very difficult task. he grateful for a second chance? Seminoles out of a decade of sandwiched between seasons were over at the time of his woman in 1998. Little pleaded Vick had the largest contract in In life you only get one legiti- mediocrity, would seem to of 8-5 and 9-4. demise. guilty to involuntary the NFL and a mammoth ego. mate shot at success. Second finish Bowden’s otherwise Other events have some The only other athlete in manslaughter. Little served 90 He wasn’t the NFL’S best QB. chances are not easy to come by. distinguished career in an boosters concerned that recent times to come close to days in jail and resumed his He was an electric performer, Like the rapper Eminem says ignominious fashion. Bowden’s renowned folksy Vicks situation is Mike Tyson, career. Ray Lewis was charged but he was not a thorough you only get “one shot”, so do it However, Florida State southern charm no longer who has that flare and glare as with attempted murder in player. There are certain things right the first time so you won’t athletic director Randy offsets claims by opposing far as sports popularity goes. Atlanta and he was later that he should not be looking for have to go through the rigors of Spetman said there’s no recruiters that the program has Tyson’s career was also inter- acquitted. He ultimately and that is, the most money. second chances. question that Bowden will dipped precipitously in the last rupted by a prison sentence. resumed his career as well with a Staying away from very large coach the 2009 season. “He’s coaching for the decade and that Bowden won’t love of coaching and for the be there much longer. game and the energy, enthusi- The decline in talent has Patriots QB Brady Attends First Formal asm and tradition he’s brought been underscored by the to Florida State,’’ Spetman NFL’s increasing disinterest in said. “That’s why he’s there Seminole athletes on draft day. Practice Since Injuring Knee every day and I’m glad he is.’’ Florida State had just one Despite the endorsement, player drafted this spring: Defensive end Everette Brown needed more time to get used to Buffalo Bills. previous seven seasons with several disturbing trends have in the second round. That has the playbook. About 50 players, In an interview for this USC and the Patriots, then he raised questions about whether happened only one other time roughly half the team, took part week’s issue of Sports led New England to an 11-5 it’s time for Bowden to step in Bowden’s 33 seasons, in the in those sessions, which were Illustrated, Brady said he has no record but no playoff berth. He down. 1985 draft. voluntary. pain or restrictions in his started all 15 games after taking The 2009 NFL draft, a run “The draft shows you our The only media access for movement when he runs and over for Brady in the opener. of embarrassing player disci- problem,’’ Bowden concedes. this week’s sessions is Thursday. cuts. He was quoted saying that The Patriots didn’t add a pline issues in 2008, clumsy “One guy?’’ James said Tuesday that Brady he is “as confident as anyone veteran quarterback in the coaching arrangement and It highlights one of several Tom Brady threw passes and did other activ- could be that I’ll be ready to offseason, leaving 2008 third- declining attendance only adds problems on the field, and ities during his first formal play, back to playing normally, round draft pick Kevin to the discomfort of some there are many off it also. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. practice with the team since he when the season starts. I’ve done O’Connell as Brady’s primary longtime boosters concerned The university now is (AP) - Tom Brady practiced with suffered a torn left knee everything I could to push backup. about the fate of a once-proud focused on an $82 million the New England Patriots for the ligament midway through the myself, sometimes too hard. Brady, who has thrown program that produced an budget shortfall and doesn’t first time Tuesday, since first quarter of the Patriots’ 17- Right now, I’m doing every- passes to receivers during the unprecedented run of 14 plan to comment on its present suffering a season-ending knee 10 victory over the Kansas City thing. Literally everything. offseason, was upbeat in an straight seasons of 10 or more differences with the NCAA, injury in last year’s opening Chiefs. There’s nothing I can’t do.” interview last week with wins, a pair of national titles vice president Lee Hinkle said. game. The Patriots plan a total of The article also quoted “Patriots Today,” the team’s in- and Heisman Trophy winners. She said the school refrain Brady and nearly the entire 12 OTA days, two fewer than the Brady, who’s 31, as saying, “I house internet show. Longtime fan Jim Bryan of from commenting until its dif- team participated in the first of maximum allowed by the NFL. want to play until I am 41.” “I’m feeling great and just Tallahassee has owned season ferences in the case are settled. four days of this week’s Players don’t wear full pads. On Feb. 18, Brady, a two- excited to be out there on the tickets for nearly 35 years and “The penalty requiring the organized team activities, Brady had surgery Oct. 6 time Super Bowl MVP, said his field, training with my says he’s among a growing university to vacate wins is Patriots spokesman Stacey and a subsequent operation for recovery was on schedule for teammates,” Brady said. “It’s group disenchanted with the excessive and inappropriate,’’ James said. an infection in the knee. him to be ready for the opener. always fun being back in this program, starting with university President T.K. The first three days of OTAs There have been numerous Ten days later, the Patriots competitive environment and Bowden’s hiring of son Jeff Wetherell said at the time the were held last week for young signs that the NFL MVP in 2007 traded Matt Cassel, who had working with these guys to try to Bowden as offensive coordi- sanctions were first players and others signed as free would be ready for the season replaced Brady, to Kansas City. make 2009 our best season. It’s nator in 2001. announced. agents in the offseason who opener Sept. 14 against the Cassel hadn’t started the been fun to be back.” “Over the years Bowden THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS Governor Crist Meets with Colin Powell Fights Back South Florida Business Leaders BY RON WALTERS I was not surprised to see that NNPA COLUMNIST he would become a member of Focuses on strengthening Florida’s economic future, Howard University’s Board of highlights improved unemployment rate “Face the Nation” was Trustees. Powell also was a probably a favored TV venue member of Howard’s Board of Sunday May 24, for most MIAMI – Governor Charlie Trustees signaling his own sensi- watchers of the Sunday talk tivity to concerns facing the black Crist today, as part of his shows. continued focus on strengthen- community. That’s because former I attended the 1996 conven- ing Florida’s economy, met with Secretary of State, Colin Powell Miami business leaders to tion as a researcher when Powell defended his place in the gave the keynote speech, and discuss ways state government Republican Party from charges by can enhance Florida’s business- when he said that he supported Rush Limbaugh and former Vice Affirmative Action, he was loudly Former Secretary of State, friendly environment and use of President Dick Cheney. On the Colin Powell federal stimulus dollars. In booed by the Right wing of the same show a week earlier, Cheney Party. However, in his “Face the addition to showing his their legacy – in the atrocious said that he preferred Limbaugh to Nation” appearance, Powell cited optimism about the future of decisions made by the Powell who had left the several statistics upon which he Florida’s economy following the Bush/Chaney team. Republican Party because he concluded that for the Republican announcement of Florida’s first I have always felt – and still voted for Barack Obama. Party to remain viable it had to be unemployment rate improve- feel – that Colin Powell should be Limbaugh said that Powell did it an inclusive “big tent” party that ment in more than three years, the leader of the Moderate wing of only because Obama was black. would not only make a place for the Governor also announced an the Republican Party, but that Powell fired back coolly that moderates, but move closer upcoming public seminar in would require him to confront the neither Cheney nor Limbaugh toward the moderate positions that Miami that will provide infor- Right wing hegemony of the party Governor Charlie Crist were on the membership define why the country is now mation on how the federal in much stronger terms than committee of the Republican supporting Democrats. He rejected stimulus package will benefit anyone has done so far. County’s Voluntary one-on-one with senior level Party and as such could not decide the small government view that Florida’s businesses. Following He notes quite rightly that the Prekindergarten through 12th officials from state agencies, who was or was not a Republican. Americans wanted effective gov- his visit with the Greater Miami base of the party is narrow and if it grade schools will benefit from including the Florida More important, Powell reaf- ernment, especially now that the Chamber of Commerce, continues to shrink, events will $125 million in stimulus Department of Education, firmed his status as a moderate private sector had run aground Governor Crist will tour a pass it by. Perhaps this truth funding, while the area’s higher Florida Department of Republican like the recently and carried the country with it. Kaplan University support should motivate Michael Steele, education schools will benefit Transportation, Florida deceased Jack Kemp. I will Powell, however, does not center in Fort Lauderdale where the current RNC Chair, and rather from nearly $39 million. Department of Environmental always remember coming back deserve complete absolution for he is expected to re-emphasize than feeding the radical Right and Transportation – Miami- Protection, Florida Department from Japan several years ago, his role in the administration of his commitment to job creation “lying prostrate,” as Powell said, Dade County’s state and local of Health and the Agency for getting a connecting flight in Los George Bush. He said he was and higher education. before Rush Limbaugh, he should priority highway projects are Health Care Administration. Angeles and because the airline briefed, like Nancy Pelosi, on the “During these economic help turn the corner. expected to benefit from $187 The seminar is open to the had fouled our reservation, it gave fact that the CIA was considering times, state government must The lack of a vigorous million in economic stimulus public, and individuals can my wife and I first class seats. the use of Enhanced Interrogation work closely with local busi- Moderate wing of the Republican funding, while transportation RSVP to (850) 487-0915 or Our seats happened to be next Techniques like water boarding, nesses and schools to hear their Party keeps it from joining a enhancement projects will [email protected]. to Secretary of Housing Jack but didn’t object, fearing another concerns and suggestions for the rational consensus about the needs receive $3.2 million, transit Kaplan University Kemp and he proceeded to talk 9/11 attack. future of our state,” said of the country and supporting projects will receive $75 million During his visit to the both our right arms off, all the way But Powell was silent when Governor Crist. policies that are important to serve and the Miami International Kaplan University support to Washington. He seemed not to he should have been publicly livid “Strengthening Florida’s the American people which have Airport will receive $8 million. center in Fort Lauderdale, have a racially sensitive bone in that they put his considerable schools and businesses are the no ideological bent. Obama has Energy Grants – Miami- Governor Crist is expected to his body and was genuinely integrity at issue. Perhaps his way fastest way to strengthening proposed pragmatic approaches Dade County is anticipated to praise the school’s success concerned about policies that of telegraphing his displeasure Florida’s overall economy.” that need Republican support but receive $12.5 million in providing both jobs to Floridians would make life better for the dis- was to vote for Barack Obama. During his visit to the the radical Right has rejected most stimulus funds for energy and a convenient education for advantaged blacks. Nevertheless, Bush and Chaney Greater Miami Chamber of of them. grants, while the City of Miami working adults across the He was excited by his alliance should have been grateful that Commerce, Governor Crist This is a moment of opportu- receives $4.7 million. country. In April, Governor Crist with Kemi Gray, a strong public Powell has not done what so many expressed optimism about the nity for both Powell and Steele Employment and Job helped celebrate the grand housing activist whom I knew in Bush insiders have done, either future of Florida’s economy. that will test the true courage of Training – The South Florida opening of Kaplan’s new Washington, who was trying to publish a tell-all book or go on the Florida’s April 2009 unemploy- their commitment to their country, Workforce Board has already student support center in empower poor public housing stump, burnishing their role – and ment rate, released today, received nearly $22 million in Orlando, where it will employ at residents. rather than just to party. showed the first improvement in stimulus funds for training and least 750 people. Florida’s unemployment rate employment services. Kaplan University, which is since March 2006. Energizing Florida’s part of Kaplan Higher Governor Crist also Economy: Seminar on Florida Education, provides online Community: Anti-violence commended Florida’s teachers Stimulus Package education to adult learners, for helping secure the state a top Hosted by the Florida offering associate’s, bachelor’s Stimulus Package Needed ten ranking in Education Week’s Department of Management and master’s degrees in more 2009 Quality Counts report. Services’ Office of Supplier than 100 academic programs, BY NAYABAARINDE allow for better cooperation Paterson and Senator Malcolm In addition, the Governor high- Diversity, the “Energizing including business, health SPECIAL TO THE NNPAFROM THE between police and prosecutors to Smith must also identify alterna- lighted Florida’s innovative no- Florida’s Economy: Seminar on services, education, and legal NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS keep our children safe and streets tive funds to supplement monies cost solutions like the Florida Florida Stimulus Package” will services. Kaplan also owns the secure.” for street workers to diffuse Discount Drug Card and Cover be held Saturday, May 30, on Concord Law School, the only “There is a state of emergency States Councilman Charles conflicts.” Florida Health Care Plan. the campus of Florida online law school in the country. in the urban community,” deter- Barron, “This $4 million is chump Ford said that with only Governor Crist also underscored International University in Kaplan University has grown mined Andre Mitchell, founder change It can’t really even cover a $500,000 designated to each the impact economic stimulus Miami. Business representatives dramatically, from 34 online and CEO of Man Up Inc. “The couple of blocks in our neighbor- targeted “high crime” area, “these dollars will have on the Miami will hear from Don Winstead, students in 2001 to more than government’s $800 billion stimulus hood; it is a citywide problem. If it companies who do business in Dade community. Special Advisor to the Governor 44,000 online students today. package has yet to land in the was any other problem that was our communities have to reinvest Stimulus funding for for the Implementation of the For more information about inner cities. It has not trickled affecting white communities, they in these communities to lower the Miami-Dade County highlight- Federal American Recovery and Florida’s use of the federal down. That $800 billion means would be putting tens of millions crime rate. Corporations like ed by the Governor include: Reinvestment Act of 2009, and recovery dollars, please visit nothing if the right organizations of dollars into it, not a measly WalMart, Sunoco, Pepsi and Education – Miami-Dade have the opportunity to meet www.FlaRecovery.com. cannot benefit from that money.” $4 million. Job creation and Dunkin Donuts should supple- Frontline anti-youth violence economic development is part of ment the money because the gov- activists have yet to enthusiasti- resolving the violence.’’ ernment funds take so long to cally embrace the announcement programs over the next 10 Forum, African-American He continues, “Grassroots come down the pipeline.” CENSUS of a $4 million stimulus package, years. The count also deter- Women’s Clergy Association; organizations run by people like In the interim, Ford suggested, of sorts, aimed at decreasing continued from front page mines how many congressional and the National Coalition on A.T. Mitchell and Erica Ford “They should not give any of this “illegal guns and gang violence representatives’ states get. Black Participation are should be given the multi-million- money to the big companies, like that plague communities across In addition, an army of Census The data gathered in the Census some of the more than 250 dollar funds because they’ve Boys and Girls and the Catholic the state of New York.” The State takers will essentially canvass also helps to shape policy partner organizations that have proven they can do the work and Charities, who do not serve these Senate has announced a new ini- every neighborhood across the decisions for the rest of the signed on. These groups will have been doing so effectively— particular children. Give to the tiative, Operation SNUG, which country on March 30th to make decade. It will also measure just serve in advisory rolls for now give them millions so they community-based organiza- is slated to help local law enforce- sure their address lists are how much the U. S., as well as potential issues and barriers that can continue and reach more tions that don’t have the money, ment and anti-violence community accurate. Puerto Rico and the U.S. island may keep citizens from partici- young people and really stop the but have been doing the work. groups “engage innovative tactics The 2010 U.S. Census will areas, have changed since 2000 pating such as immigration and violence.” When someone gets killed, the to steer at-risk New Yorkers away cost taxpayers almost $12 and help determine responses to displacement from hurricanes East New York activist Andre family doesn’t call the Boys and from the culture of gangs and billion, according to a 2008 those changes. and other disasters. They will Mitchell went on: “If they allocate Girls Club. They call us,” said the illegal guns.” budget request submitted by the Because of the vast under- also serve as watchdogs to money in the 2009 budget, the creator of the I Love My Life According to a statement Department of Commerce. This taking, Census takers will use assure that racial minority organizations do not receive the campaign and the Bury Da Beef from the office of State Senate is the most expensive count hand-held computers, GPS groups are accurately represent- money until 2010, maybe 2011. tour. Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, ever, which Jackson says under- systems and mapping technolo- ed in order to get funding and There is so much red tape that you “We are building an emergency “The Senate secured $4 million in scores the crucial purpose of the gy instead of paper maps. Such congressional representation. have to go through that it becomes response team, and we are the FY2009–10 state budget for count. devices will ensure accuracy Meanwhile, the count is set to almost null and void by the time building a network of profession- frontline anti–gun and gang Jackson stresses that and improve the efficiency of begin 11 months from now. the money clears. What needs to als so families can call on them, violence prevention efforts that ignoring the Census can have the national population count. “If we feel that you may happen is an emergency fund before you call ACS. The same will benefit the hardest-hit com- long standing consequences for The Census Bureau will have a discrepancy with your from the private sector and regular way there is an aggressive media munities across the state. As a communities. also partner with National questionnaire we’ll call you people who can donate whatever and government onslaught to the result, the cities of Buffalo, For example, the 2010 Grassroots organizations that back’’ Jackson said. “We may they can.” swine flu, the same energy and Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Census data will directly affect have specific missions to reach call eight million households Erica Ford, founder and CEO exposure must be put into this gun New York City and Westchester how more than $3 trillion in out and ensure that “hard-to- out of 145 million.’’ of Life Camp Inc. says, “The $4 violence epidemic in our County will receive new infusions federal funding is allocated to reach’’ groups are represented. million from the Senate is a community.” of much-needed funding that will local and state agencies and The Black Leadership wonderful initiative, but Governor

10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] “Where Everybody is Somebody” Website: www.mzprogressive.org 923 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Worship Services...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Phone: (727) 823-6666 Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Rev. Keturah D. Pittman, Pastor Prayer Service (Wed)...... 6:00 p.m. Weekly Schedule Bible Study (Wed) ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Early Morning Worship Service...11:00 a.m. Monday Prayer & Praise ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Impact the world by equipping believers Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Friday Youth Activities...... 6:30 p.m. Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-1373

Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Norris L. Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church”

Victory Christian Center Church 3012 18th Avenue South GENESIS St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 (727) 321-0911 WORSHIP www.victorychristiancenterchurch.com Schedule of Services CENTER Sunday Worship* 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study* -7:00 p.m. 1818 29th Avenue North Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida (except Wednesdays) 727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

Sunday ueen treet Morning Worship Q S 10:30 a.m. hurch f od n hrist C O G I C Wednesday 1732 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Bible Study (727) 896-4356 4682 40th Avenue North 7:00 p.m. Elder A.P. Conage, Pastor St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Log on: (727) 686-9356 www.travelwiththechurch.com 8:00 A.M. - Sunday Service 9:00 A.M. - Tuesday Prayer Pastor Maceo and Tamika McGriff www.abundant-harvest.org (to book your travel engagements) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday Bible Study 11:00 A.M. - Morning Service “Walking In The Promised Vision” Saint John Primitive Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 1210 Union Street South Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 823-2545 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Email: [email protected] Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Scheduled Services: Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 AM Early Morning...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Bible Study Wednesday ...... 7:00 PM Rev. Jerry B. Church School ...... 9:45 a.m. Adams, Jr., Alexander Jr. Mid-Morning ...... 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Mission Statement Pastor Mid-week Family Night Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Reaching The Lost And Teaching The Saved Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Luke 14:23 and Psalm 119:33,34

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Communion ...... First Sunday Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Trinity Presbyterian Church First Baptist Institutional 2830 22nd Avenue South Church St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 3144 Third Avenue South YOUR CHURCH 727-327-8590 St. Petersburg, FL Email: [email protected] Phone: 323-7518 COULD BE HERE! Alfonso Woods, [email protected] Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Call TODAY!! Bible Study – Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. Come Worship With REV. WAYNE G. Holy Communion Every First Sunday the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCH 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org

Schedule of Services Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Rev. Brian K. Brown

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org

Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor

20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 912 3RD AVENUE NORTH- ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705 Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 822-2089 Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. [email protected] Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. BREAKFAST MINISTRY……………..SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Van service is available by calling: CHURCH SCHOOL ………………………….9:00 A.M. (727) 327-0015 MORNING WORSHIP………………………10:30 A.M. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: BIBLE STUDY……………………TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH St. Petersburg, Florida YOUTH CHURCH …………… MON & WED 5:30 P.M. REVEREND DAVID L. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Frank W. AND OROTHY Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday “THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU IN THE AME CHURCH” D Peterman, Jr. CONNELLY 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

THE CROSSING POINT McCabe United Methodist Church 2800 26th Avenue South International Foursquare Church St. Petersburg, FL 33712 along with Rev. Sarah H. Edwards, Sr. Pastor and her husband, Minister Edgar Edwards Welcomes You Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 to study the Word of God, so that you may be approved by God as one of His Workers Faith - Family - and Unity in the Community A Discipleship Making Community via Christ Jesus is celebrated Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. 2311 16th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Sundays 10:45 a.m. • Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, “Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever” -Hebrews 13:8 Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor

UNITY CHRISTIAN GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST PISCOPAL HURCH CHURCH E 1045 16th StreetC S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 “Let All Things Be Done email: [email protected] Website: www.greatermtzioname.org With Charity” Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Reverend Nathaniel H. Drayton Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Services held at House of Praise and Blessing Pastor 3100 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry (727) 916-0311 Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 "The church with a heart in the heart of the city"

10th Street Church Of God 207 - 10th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 898-9407

Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m.

Elder Tony L. Bradley, Pastor Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. The church where Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. Pastor is practiced! 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009