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OPINION LOCAL SPORTS NATIONAL Harry Alford on “Worst Than Katrina” 2 The Gantt Report 4 Meadowlands Stadium gets Super Bowl 8 Richmond’s First Black Mayor Receives National Honors 9 50¢
We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 42 NUMBER 39 MAY 27 - JUNE 2, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Senior Hall Of Fame Lock Up Visits The Recognition Ceremony Weekly Challenger BY KHANAA. RILEY SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER
ST. PETERSBURG - The Enoch D. Davis Center hosted the 28th Annual Senior Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony Wednesday, May 26. African- American Arts Council President, Raynetta Mobley, served as the Mistress of Ceremony. In setting the tone for the event, Ms. Mobley always had words of wisdom and appreciation, “I shall pass through this world but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do, let me do it now, let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” Mack Scott, vice president of the Naval League for the Pasco- Our own “jailbird,” Ethel Johnson, Publisher of The Weekly Pinellas and member of the Challenger, is lead away by a MDA volunteer. Thankfully, many generous donors raised “bail” for a good cause. EDDC Accreditation Committee welcomed the audience. Jay ST. PETERSBURG - for individuals with a neuro- Morgan, manager for the Office From left to right, inductees Barbara Anders, Nancy Durstein, The Muscular Dystrophy muscular disease please on Aging, gave the history of the Eloise Thompson, Patricia Hall, Norman E. Jones II, Charley J. Williams Jr., Association held their annual make checks payable to MDA Senior Hall of Fame and notes Clara White and Sherwood White (not pictured Al May) ALS Lock up event in and send to: MDA, 9720 that since it’s inception in 1983, downtown St. Petersburg at Executive Center Drive, Ste. there are currently 265 members Hall of Fame inductee, also Williams, Jr. Some of their come out of their retirement to the Bay Front Hilton, May 19. 110, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. inducted into the Hall of Fame played a musical interlude before service work consists of working serve.” She continued to praise Over 80 “jailbirds” attended All proceeds stay local and representing over 18 professions. and during the program. at the Beacon House, a shelter for senior volunteers for all their the event and raised over help provide flu shots, clinic He also estimated that the number In presenting the Awards, homeless men, Stork Nest, a work and asked everyone to $70,000 for the individuals in visits, MDA summer camp, of service hours made by the John Cautero, Chairman for the program that offers parental remember the motto or the the local area that have ALS help with purchase and repair senior inducted members is near Commission on Aging and education and services, advocat- National Theme for Older and are served by the of wheel chairs, and research. 530,000. When asked why Lynette Buchanan, Supervisor of ing on behalf of those with mental American’s Month: “Age Strong, Association. These dedicated Please help MDA help others programs and events such as this the Enoch Davis Center, honored illnesses, advocating for youth Live Long.” business professionals were in our St. Petersburg are so important, he comments, each inductee with a certificate of and performing arts initiatives, After the recognition of all accused of having a big heart Community. “it’s always important to honor appreciation. The inductees will and the Angel Food Ministry the well-deserving inductees, and a fun warrant was issued MDA is the nation's the valuable volunteer contribu- also, at a later time, receive the along with countless other deeds. everyone enjoyed a great for their arrest. They started leading voluntary health tions of people who continue to key to the city Each inductee also received a reception with sponsors: Florida raising money to “bail” them- agency sponsoring ALS give of themselves to help the The members of the letter from District 55 State Eye Centers, Carrington Place, selves out of the “jail” and research and life-enhancing people of St. Petersburg.” community inducted into the Representative Darryl Rouson, Rehabilitation Center of St. they are still making donations services for those affected by Sprinkled throughout the Senior Hall of Fame 2010 were: who expressed his gratitude for Petersburg, South Heritage to The Muscular Dystrophy this disorder. Amyotrophic program were musical perform- Clara White, Sherwood White, people in the community who Health and Rehab Center, Simply Association (Jerry’s Kids). lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's ances. Minerva Evans sang an Barbara S. Anders, Patricia Hall, work tirelessly to help others. Natural Braid Salon and If you would like to disease) has been included acapella gospel tune, along with Norman E. Jones II, Al May, Lynette Buchanan gave Boutique, Molina Healthcare, and support the fundraising efforts among the diseases in MDA's Gerald Norwood Sr, and Ebony Nancy N. Durstein, Eloise T. closing remarks, “It’s just a the WellCare Health Care Group. and help MDA provide help program since the 1950's. Rio. James Bolden, past Senior Thompson, and Charley J. blessing to have people who Kwame Kilpatrick: Former Detroit Mayor Tells His Story To The Black Press
Opinion ...... 2 BY BRIAN W. CARTER your back 100 percent the way SPECIAL TO THE NNPA you had ours: 100 percent. FROM THE LOS ANGELES Please CONTINUE to hold Community News ...... 4-6 SENTINEL your head high brother because you're walking with The Lord. (NNPA) - On Kwame Regardless of the media, the North Pinellas...... 7 Kilpatrick's website, the court system and anyone else following statement was written who had something negative to by one of his previous con- say, you're a role model, a good Black History...... 7 stituents: "May God bless you person and a child of The Lord." and your family Kwame. I'm a Kilpatrick was referred to as 30-yr-old Detroiter and 20 the young, "hip-hop" Mayor of Sports...... 8 something years ago my granny Detroit and the youngest in told me, 'in life we all make history of that city to be elected mistakes, but God knew it, saw to office. At the age of 31, he State & National News...9 it and is ALWAYS there for for- was full of enthusiasm, energy giveness.' I guess my point is: and had plans to help Detroit despite ANYTHING that went become a great city. Church Directory....10, 11 on in your personal life, it didn't Unfortunately, some of his effect your Mayoral duties to choices and decisions eventual- the city of Detroit, you were ly derailed his agenda. Church News ...... 11 THE BEST next to Mayor Young and it really hurt living MAYOR Kwame Kilpatrick in a city that I felt should've had continued on pg. 9
How To Reach Us: News: [email protected] • Advertising: [email protected] • Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax: (727) 823-2568 2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 The Weekly Challenger Newspaper We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real foun- dation, and very little meaning for the future. • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. OPINION This Will Be Worse Than Katrina
BY HARRY and the pain will affect mix and bad things happen ALFORD millions. BP has been cheating when they confront each other. NNPA in its operations. It has ignored Estimates are that it may be COLUMNIST due diligence and circumvent- another three months before a ed the standards set by the US solution is found and this (NNPA) - When the now Department of Interior. Its equates to 400 million gallons infamous offshore BP oil rig partners, Halliburton and of oil set loose on our precious first blew up, some called it Transocean, have been equally environment to wreak havoc on another Katrina and many of us derelict in their duties. Also, the our plant life, wild life and took that as an insult. The pain Department of Interior appears economy for decades to come. and suffering caused by to have been incompetent in its How many species may Hurricane Katrina (August enforcement of the rules and disappear? How many humans 2005) were biblical and were permit requirements. All of this will develop cancer? God only fanned by the slow response of adds up to a disaster waiting to knows. our own federal government. happen and, baby, it has Wait! It gets worse. One BP It wasn’t until former New happened. whistle blower claims that a Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin got Now that the oil rig blew much larger oil rig, the Atlantis, on the airwaves and screamed up and oil is spewing from the has the same safety violations with hysteria that attention was ocean floor there is an extreme as this one. If it blows, he brought to the tragedy. It was need to stop the leak. That is the claims, it will dwarf what we an international disgrace and biggest problem of all. No one are going through right now. the flashbacks of humans knows how to stop the leak. It Nothing is going to stop it if we suffering at the Louisiana is amazing – not the oil corpo- don’t start addressing this Super Dome and the rations involved nor the US issue. Safety is overdue with Convention Center still haunt government can figure out this BP operations. Millions of our minds. leak. Clearly, it is not rocket people are going to lose their The BP oil spill is subtle science needed but, still, no one livelihoods and good health and not as spontaneous. had a plan in place that would because of the cavalier attitudes However, there appears to be address this situation. They are of the aforementioned charac- no end in sight and worst of all, trying to figure it out as they go ters and entities. Will the US no answer. and that is extremely frighten- government wake up and start What we have going on ing. protecting us? BP is throwing here is a monster that is BP has been trying to fake “darts” at the problem. They growing exponentially by the us out by announcing that have even used chemicals day. This is quickly becoming 5,000 barrels of oil leak per (similar to anti-freeze) that are the worst environmental day. However, others have more toxic than the oil and it disaster in the history of the estimated it to be much larger took the EPAweeks before they earth and it has yet to actually and the video shots that have said stop it. Why was this poison begin its deathly actions on our been finally released show that on the market to begin with? wildlife, land and our people. BP is trying to trick us. One We need oil and there are It appears that our worst Purdue University professor’s predetermined ways to gather it fears are coming true and no professional opinion is that that will ensure safety to all and one has exaggerated the ill more than 70,000 barrels of oil no damage to our environment. effects about to leap upon us. It are leaking per day. Keep in As this oil flows onto our is like a small community has a mind that a barrel equates to 50 beaches and into the Florida “fire” but there is no fire US gallons. Thus, close to 3.5 Keys, up the East Coast and department. The fire is million gallons of oil spill into then to Bermuda (and other spreading and is going to affect the Gulf of Mexico every day. places thousands of miles many states, oceans and, It has been over a month away). We should get the perhaps nations. This too will and, at least, 100 million process together. This malfea- be biblical and no end is in gallons of oil are in the Gulf sance is about to give us a sight. waters. As we learned as whipping that makes Katrina The blame goes to a few children, oil and water don’t look minor.
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In 2008 and 2009 BY LUCIUS GANTT Congresswomen Kathy Castor The Governor has signed brought home the bacon to the After the election of President Barack Obama, many African- The winning black candidates have winning teams. Winners the State FY11 Budget tune of $200,000 in 2008 and Americans said to themselves, “If Barack Obama can win an will chose proven political performers to help them and not just approving $1,000,000 for jobs $300,000 in 2009 for Summer election, I can too!” depend on the classmate, friend, co-worker or family member to for at risk youth in four Youth Intern Funding here in That comment was ambitious, but unrealistic. guide them to election victory. counties Pinellas, Manatee, St.Petersburg. Most of the African-American seeking victories in 2010 History is the best teacher. If you want to find out what Sarasota and Hillsborough. As I am happy to report that elections in the cities where black-owned newspapers are someone can do on a campaign, find out if he has worked in any you can see these are four large for the first time since 2006, published will lose. Not all black candidates are running in pre- meaningful capacity on other campaigns. In every city and state, counties so I don't know how Mayor Foster has agreed to put dominately black districts but those blacks running for larger they are Negroes running around saying they are politically much will trickle down to our $250,000 back in the budget statewide or federal positions possibly have a better chance than talented and influential. The moment you announce your children here in St. Petersburg. for FY11 Summer Youth Intern blacks running in districts with ample numbers of black voters. candidacy someone will run up to you and say, “I can get you the This money comes from the Funding. Why? Let me explain. black vote!” (Non- Recurring General Fund Now we are back in the First of all, most blacks running for office will be running A smart politician will ask the person, “Tell me how you will Revenue) which means that it's business of providing Summer against other blacks so most losers will come as a result of that. do that.” One Time Only and is not part Jobs for children here in St. Other black candidates that will look defeat right in the eye Finally, the most disgusting way for black candidates to lose of the actual State Year to Year Petersburg and welcome any are black candidates that take black voters for granted. If you is for the Democratic or Republican party to use a black candidate Budget. bacon our elected officials can think that every black voter will vote for you because you’re as a sacrificial lamb. The party usually will encourage a black to With that said, I welcome bring home. black, you must be brain damaged. Those days are over. Black run for office merely to try to get blacks to the polls to vote for whatever we can get to keep I will never stop fighting voters want politicians and candidates that can deliver. They want some white candidate. our children employed and off for our Youth until we have not candidates that will stand up and speak out on issues that mean The party won’t fund the black candidate, won’t share party the streets. only Summer, but year round something to blacks. And, if a candidate will do that, it doesn’t technology and resources with the black candidate and basically So, if you are a Non-Profit and after school employment matter what color the candidate is. leave the black candidate out to dry in a desert of defeat. or a Faith Based organization for everyone who wants to Some black candidates will lose because they will refuse pro- You can’t use 1950 campaign tactics and expect to win in with experience in at risk work. fessional help and/or advice. Campaigns are so scientific and 2010. Flyers on cars in black church parking lots the Sunday youth employment, call the I am a product of NYC and technological these days. If your campaign has a misunderstand- before an election will get you nowhere! Governor's Office and get some CETA summer and after school ing of “political timing,” media production, media placement, It’s not too late for black candidates to create and develop a of this money for St. jobs programs. I know that direct mail, robo calls, geo-demographic targeting, polling and winning campaign effort but they must have a plan unique to their Petersburg. given the opportunity our other areas, your campaign will be at a disadvantage. campaigns that will result in victory. They must have a campaign As you may already know youth can realize there full I could go on and on but one critical factor that impacts losses team of the best minds available for African-American candi- in September 2006, The St. potential. in elections by black candidates is the fact that many African- dates. Petersburg City Council Voted If you would like to American candidates simply cannot generate votes and turnout And, they must out work their political opponents. Unanimously to remove the stay informed on issues and voters that support them. The Gantt Report prays for the success of all black candidates $300,000 for Summer Youth opportunities in our local A thirty-percent turnout of registered voters is bad news for even though Stevie Wonder can see that most black candidates Intern Funding out of the FY07 community, tune in to 1590 on black candidates unless they are running in a predominately black don’t have a clue about how to make political victory happen. 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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 5 COMMUNITY NEWS West Coast Beauty Supply Association Gives Back To The Tampa Bay Community CALENDAR
SUBMITTED BY: SELMA Beauty Supply (Tampa); Venus OF EVENTS ROBINSON-AYERS Beauty Supply (Tampa); King’s Beauty Supply (St. Petersburg); Courtesy of With a “Salute to Graduates,” Sunny Hair Beauty Supply (St. the West Coast Beauty Supply Petersburg); DJ Beauty Supply Retailer Association gave back to (Tampa); J&K Beauty Supply (St. the Tampa Bay community with a Petersburg); C&C Fashion Beauty wonderful display of gratitude and Supply (Tampa); Sunny Beauty appreciation at a Scholarship Supply (Sarasota); Shiny Hair Awards Banquet in Tampa. The Beauty Supply (St. Petersburg); organization, comprised of Korean Elim Beauty Supply (Tampa); and nationals, wanted simply to Hip Beauty Supply (Tampa). Saturday, May 29 - The Gibbs Jr. Gladiators will be convey “heartfelt thanks to its Following brief statements of loyal customers” throughout appreciation by the Association’s holding registration for the upcoming Pop Warner Tampa Bay for continuing to members and well wishes for season on the following dates: May 29, June 5, 12, Left to right: Maress Scott, Jr, Adina Phyllise Johnson, patronize their businesses, “time students entering college in the DeAsia Robinson, Camille Rhodes and Tabatha Sams. and 19, from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. at the 31 Street sports and time again, year after year!” fall, the award recipients (repre- (Not pictured is Iyeshia Johnson). Kyungkyan Shin, complex. All participants need original birth certifi- And what better way to recipro- senting High Schools throughout MC and Coordinator, is third from the left (standing) cate, wallet size picture, pop warner physical form cate than awarding educational the Tampa Bay) were introduced and last report card of school year. Ages are 5-15 scholarships to enhance the and presented with scholarships with the Beauty Supply Retailers, and years to come!” The statement and their families and friends, the speaks volumes regarding the potential for success of its and certificates. Receiving awards Saturday, May 29 - Discover Our Classroom. customers’ youth. were: Iyeshia Johnson/Middleton students were congratulated and organization’s commitment to aid The Awards Program began High School (Tampa); Adina given a rousing ovation for their African-American students in Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., with introductory remarks by Phyllise Johnson/Howard W. academic and scholastic achieve- positioning themselves as leaders St. Petersburg. 1 to 3 p.m. Who lives in that skin? Master of Ceremony, Kyungkyun Blake High School (Tampa); ments. in 21st century America. What is the difference between a carnivore and an Shin, owner of Sunny Hair Beauty Camille Rhodes/Kathleen Senior The program culminated with “Hats off” to the West Coast herbivore? Who made those tracks? Stop by our Supply in St. Petersburg, followed High School (Lakeland); De’Asia a delicious dinner and warm fel- Beauty Supply Retailers classroom to participate in a variety of self-guided by presentation of the Robinson/Boca Ciega High lowship with the community and Association for giving back to a activities and use hands-on materials that answer Association’s members. Eight School (St. Petersburg); Tabatha the Beauty Supply Retailers. community of “loyal customers,” these questions and more. Registration is not members were in attendance; Sams/Armwood High School In closing, Shin stated that the and for contributing to the however the organization is (Seffner); and Maress Scott, West Coast Beauty Supply education and success of African- required for this open activity. Free. Recommended comprised of twelve Beauty Jr./Gibbs High School (St. Retailers Association “will American students in St. for families with children of all ages. Supply Retailers: May Beauty Petersburg). endeavor to make this special Petersburg and throughout the Supply (Lakeland); Discount After posing for photographs occasion possible again next year Tampa Bay! Monday, May 31 - Summer Celebration at The Pier. Music and Dancing from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. FREE Family-Friendly Event JOIN HOPE TODAY AND BECOME PART OF THE WORLD OF CHRISTIANS ATTENTION: PUBLIC NOTICE SUCCESS REDEFINED DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Emerge) is a STROKE VICTIM Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has Christian Club designed to bring Christians Classified Ads established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) together to demonstrate the Love of God and the Program in accordance with regulations of the Federal fellowship of the saints. God is LOVE - I John 4:8 Transit Administration (FTA) 49 CFR Part 26. 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OUT ABOUT TAMPA - Recently Tampa purpose of the meeting was to their respective churches.” & Bay community pastors, “respond to the critical nature of Far too many individuals in W STEVE ministers and church leaders HIV/AIDS in the African- our community are infected, but held an educational meeting to American community which is are unaware of their status or discuss ways to educate the alarming and is indicative of an afraid to admit it. The disease community on the devastating emergency response.” can be eliminated but it begins impact of HIV/AIDS in the The spread of HIV and with everyone knowing their Youth Moving And Progressing! African-American community. AIDS in the black community is status. The Black Leadership directly associated with the fact Also attending the meeting YDI (The Youth Development Initiative) (African-American engineers, professors, Commission on AIDS of Tampa that we do not know enough were clergy from St. Petersburg is on and popping! The Youth Development mathematicians, lawyers, etc.) Bay (BLCATB) facilitated the about the disease. “We have not and Pinellas, including Rev. Initiative,Inc. is a Leadership Development Parent seminars are focused on their first ever education workshop made any progress in bringing Bernard Smith, St. James AME program for middle school aged boys and critical roles in their children’s academic for clergy of 25 churches for the the disease and epidemic under Church of Clearwater, Minister girls living in North Pinellas County. success, and ways to support their learning. purpose of having dialogue control in the African-American Watson Haynes of Bethel The Youth Development Initiatives, Inc. The educational tutors provide homework help about the cause, myths and pre- community and we find Metropolitan Baptist Church, is an inter-generational mentoring program and individualized support three evenings per vention of HIV/AIDS in the ourselves in 2010 loosing this Minister Bessie Mohead of New emphasizing educational and leadership week, for two hours per evening, for up to 44 Tampa Bay Community. The battle. Christ must be at the faith free Methodist Church, development. The program serves 131 middle middle schoolers. The PLATO Learning event “Bringing Pastors to the center of the fight of this disease Alma Kicklighter representing to high school aged African-American youths Stations offers visual/auditory stimulation and Table” took place May 24, at if we are to be successful”, said GHETTREAL Community of varying academic performance levels curricula developed to appeal to both the ana- The Children’s Board, 1002 Favorite. Services. (from high achieving to underachieving.) lytical and the imaginative learner, and East Palm Avenue, Tampa. Reverend Joe Johnson, A similar workshop is The mission of YDI is to provide a sound requiring both common sense application in Dr. W. James Favorite, pastor of the Trinity CME currently being planned for structural program for adolescents to enhance practice as well as dynamic processing. Other Pastor of Beulah Baptist and Church of Tampa amplified pastors and clergy in St. their self esteem, education, leadership skills, components of this program are reading, chairman of the organization, Favorite’s comments, “it is Petersburg and Pinellas County. and cultural awareness thereby providing educator tutoring, and peer tutoring. presided and Dr. Emile important that this effort to If you would like more informa- them with the opportunity to develop intellec- One of the big highlights of the overall Commodore, M.D., former combat HIV/AIDS be led by the tion about BLCA of Tampa Bay, tually, emotionally, and socially in order to be program is the College Tour. In it all, youth Director of Minority Health, church and not just by the gov- contact Mac McDowell at successful in this challenging world. will have the opportunity to visit a university State of Florida was the guest ernment. It is important for hrpcmm@aol or by telephone at Many of the mentors are volunteers from in the southeastern region to experience facilitator of the education pastors and clergy to address (813) 381-7313 or Gerald a variety of occupational backgrounds that college life. This will help inspire them to session. Favorite said the this problem from the pulpit of Syrkett at (727) 893-5438. strive to provide the young people with a reach their fullest potential and performance series enriching experiences to motivate them successfully in school. to become productive, and well-rounded YDI is recruiting to fill slots in our Preston USA, Inc Presents for Departure: June 19, 2010 members of our society. summer camp that will begin Tuesday, June Your Entertainment Pleasure Return: June 20, 2010 (2 days, 1 night) Students rang in age from 11-18, and are 22 at the Pinellas County Africa- American General Admission $149.00 & in grades (6-12). 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“Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Nat King Cole
while he was still a teenager, December 17, 1957. Cole had adopting the name “Nat Cole.” survived for over a year, and it THE WEEKLY His older brother, Eddie Coles, a was he, not NBC, who ultimately bass player, soon joined Nat's decided to pull the plug on the band, and the brothers made their show. NBC, as well as Cole first recording in 1936 under himself, had been operating at SCOOP Eddie's name. They were also an extreme financial loss. BY NATHANIEL PATTERSON, JR. regular performers at clubs. In Commenting on the lack of spon- fact, Nat got his nickname “King” sorship his show received, Cole Welcome to the “The Weekly Scoop” high- Chocolate Nutcracker Auditions performing at one jazz club, a quipped shortly after its demise, lighting activities, events, movers, shakers and According to Jai Hinson of Life Force nickname presumably reinforced “Madison Avenue is afraid of the milestones in North Pinellas County. Cultural Arts Academy, the Tampa Bay presenter by the otherwise-unrelated dark.” This statement, plus the Scholarship Workshop of the Chocolate Nutcracker, they have completed Nathaniel Adams Coles nursery rhyme about Old King passing of time, has fueled the Kellis Glenn (SEPIA) is heading a two auditions in Clearwater and Tampa. They are (March 17, 1919 – February 15, Cole. He was also a pianist in a urban legend that Cole's show Scholarship Workshop in partnership with Delta preparing for the third and last one at the Enoch 1965), known professionally as national touring revival of had to close down despite Sigma Theta (Clearwater Alumnae Chapter) and Davis Center in St. Petersburg, June 12. Nat King Cole, was an American ragtime and Broadway theatre enormous popularity. In fact, the Alpha Kappa Alpha (Nu Beta Omega Chapter). Rehearsals will begin in September with produc- musician who first came to legend Eubie Blake's revue, Cole program was routinely The workshop are focusing on grades 9- 11. tion dates of December 10-12. The Chocolate prominence as a leading jazz “Shuffle Along.” When it beaten by the competition at NAACP Scholarships Nutcracker is produced in eight cities nationwide. pianist. Although an accom- suddenly failed in Long Beach, ABC, which was then riding high The NAACP, through its local branches and Congratulations to Life Force on their new web plished pianist, he owes most of Cole decided to remain there. with its travel and western shows. national office, has several scholarship opportuni- site www.lifeforceculturalarts.com. his popular musical fame to his Nat Cole and three other In addition, musical variety series ties. The Clearwater/Upper Pinellas Branch Willa Carson Health Resource Center soft baritone voice, which he used musicians formed the “King Cole have always been risky enterpris- awards several local seniors scholarships at its WCHRC is hosting a free educational to perform in big band and jazz Swingers” in Long Beach and es with a fickle public; among the annual scholarship dinner. ACT-SO (Afro- luncheon May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The genres. He was the first black played in a number of local bars one-season casualties are Frank Academic Cultural, Technological and Scientific topic is Osteoporosis and Stroke Awareness. American to host a television before getting a gig on the Long Sinatra in 1957, Judy Garland in Olympics) is a major youth initiative of the Lunch is provided by the Clearwater/Largo variety show and has maintained Beach Pike for US$90 per week. 1963 and Julie Andrews in 1972. NAACP and has a 30-year history of providing a Chapter of the National Black Nurses worldwide popularity over 40 On November 5, 1956, “The In 1964, Nat King Cole made unique forum for students with academic or Association. WCHRC is located at 1108 N. years past his death; he is widely Nat King Cole Show” debuted on his final television appearance on artsistic talent. Check with your local branch to Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. considered one of the most NBC-TV. The Cole program was The Jack Benny Program. Benny, see when they start their ACT-SO mentoring and Powerful Young Adults important musical personalities in the first of its kind hosted by an in true fashion, allowed his guest competition. In addition, the national office of the Powerful Young Adults (PYA) led by Katrina United States history. African-American. star to steal the show at a time NAACP administers several national scholarships George is planning a youth conference “Boyz to Born in Montgomery, AL on It initially began as a 15- when racism was still rampant in that are available by accessing their website Men,” July 31. They are seeking male mentors. Saint Patrick's Day in 1919, his minute show Monday night, the America. Cole sang “When I Fall www.naacp.org . For more information, call 727-441-9430. family moved to Chicago, while program was expanded to a half in Love” in perhaps his finest and Walkers Rising Stars Summer Camps he was still a child. There, his hour in July 1957. Despite the most memorable performance. Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Pinellas County Three Summer Camp programs have father became a Baptist minister. efforts of NBC, as well as many Cole was introduced as “the best High School Juniors and seniors will compete in informed me that they still have limited spaces Nat learned to play the organ of Cole's industry colleagues — friend a song ever had” and “Walker’s Rising Stars” for scholarships up to available: The Boys & Girls Club, North from his mother, Perlina, the many of whom, such as Ella traded very humorous banter with $7,000 in drama, vocal music, instrumental music Greenwood; Life Force Explore the Arts, church organist. His first per- Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Mel Benny. Cole highlighted a classic and visual arts. This event is sponsored by Clearwater and Citizens Alliance for Progress formance, at age four, was of Tormé, Peggy Lee and Eartha Benny skit, in which Benny is Pinellas Education Foundation and will be held at (CAPS/Union Academy), Tarpon Springs. “Yes! We Have No Bananas.” He Kitt worked for industry scale in upstaged by an emergency stand- Ruth Eckerd Hall. Memorial Day In Largo began formal lessons at the age of order to help the show save in drummer. Introduced as Cole’s Pinellas County Athlete of The Year Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony Monday, 12, eventually learning not only money — The Nat King Cole cousin, five year old James Previously, I told you about Alton “AJ” May 31 at 7 p.m. at Largo Central Park, 101 jazz and gospel music, but Show was ultimately done in by Bradley Jr. stunned Benny with Taylor signing a football scholarship. Recently, I Central Park Drive, Largo. European classical music, per- lack of a national sponsorship. incredible drumming talent and was informed that he won the 2010 Henry Deck Arthritis Workshop, Clearwater forming, as he said, "from Johann Companies such as Rheingold participated with Cole in playful Award as “Male Athlete of The Year” by Pinellas Dr. Miguel Trevino discusses the latest Sebastian Bach to Sergei Beer assumed regional sponsor- banter at Benny’s expense. Cole’s County Schools. Alton is graduating from advancements in arthritis medication and technol- Rachmaninoff." ship of the show, but a national dignified performance was years Countryside High School. Congratulations, AJ! ogy. Reservations required. Call 727-584-6368. Inspired by the playing of sponsor never appeared. ahead of its time, though this Earl Hines, Cole began his per- The last episode of "The Nat would prove to be his last. forming career in the mid-1930s King Cole Show" aired
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Email: again because it takes a year or two NFL Network. He said his city "Obviously it will be cold, but [email protected] to put together a bid for a game welcomed the chance to host its that's what playing football is all www.theweeklychallenger.com that's another four years away. share of a worldwide event and about," Giants quarterback Eli Readership: 100,000 monthly The slogan for New York's bid noted the Sept. 11 attacks. Manning told Fox News Channel's is "Make Some History." The first "America came to the rescue of Studio B with Shepard Smith. "I've Meadowlands Stadium piece likely to be made is a record- New York, and that's something I been in the Super Bowl and I've THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best low temperature at kickoff. The think that New Yorkers have never been to a couple of Super Bowls lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to BY JAIME ARON current record is 39 degrees in forgotten," Bloomberg said. "This and if you're not in it, the Super every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New is a little bit of our chance to say Bowl is an event and its kinda a IRVING, Texas (AP) - Check Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief Orleans, and that would be consid- thank you." place to be and there's no better that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. the antifreeze, grab the mittens, ered a warm February day in East Jets owner Woody Johnson place to be than New York City for make sure the airport's not snowed Rutherford, NJ. wasted no time in raising the possi- that vibe and that atmosphere." in. There's never been snow in a bility of a Jets-Giants showdown in Something else to consider is We're going to the Super Bowl. Super Bowl game and that could four years. that hosting a Super Bowl involves In New Jersey. In February! happen, too. "We'll try to be in that Super a lot more than the game itself. The NFL owners voted Tuesday to The average temperature range Bowl together," he said, then week before is filled with put the 2014 Super Bowl in the for the Meadowlands area during turned to Tisch, "Am I right?" practices, parties and the league's new $1.6 billion Meadowlands February is 24 to 40 degrees, with Being in the big city will give popular "NFL Experience," a Stadium that this season will several inches of rain, according to the league a chance to try making carnival-like event with games, become home to the New York Jets the bid documents. Remember, the the big game even bigger, if that's souvenirs and much more. and Giants. It's the first time the game kicks off after sunset in the even possible. Buildup will include Florida, California and domed league has gone to a cold weather Eastern time zone, so temperatures everything from a float in the stadiums were part of an informal site that doesn't have a dome and, would be dropping throughout the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade rotation for many years. With more The Weekly Challenger until now, those places couldn't night. to parties at internationally cities building big, expensive even bid on the big game. Planners have factored it all in. renowned destinations. stadiums, more places want their is distributed The league made an exception They're plotting giveaways to The flip side is that security turn to host. in the following cities: for the New York area, and New warm hands and seats, having will become a bigger issue, Yet some places with new or York only. But just a few years ago, hundreds of folks ready to shovel perhaps among the most expensive newly renovated facilities haven't St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa the NHL experimented with an away snow and anything else they pieces of the budget. An expected even had a chance to bid before Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor outdoor game on New Year's Day, can do to make the experience economic impact of $550 million because of their weather, such as and it was such a success that more than just bearable. would help offset some of the cost. Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, Bradenton teams now fight to host what's For all the inconvenience to Still, it's the weather that New England, Seattle, Denver and become an annual event. those in the stadium, it might look makes this decision so significant. Green Bay. Surely they will use "We believe the owners have great on TV. The NFL traditionally has this precedent to change, or at least The Weekly Challenger the faith in us that 3 1/2 years from Think of all the shots from the required an average temperature of loosen, the 50-degree rule for now we'll put on a remarkable "Ice Bowl" with steam coming out 50 degrees or a dome for a team to Super Bowl bids. event," Giants co-owner Jonathan Published weekly on Thursdays by of players' mouths. More recently, bid on hosting the Super Bowl. The The upcoming Super Bowl, in The Weekly Challenger Tisch said on the NFL Network. there was the snowy game in New rule was made for the comfort and February 2011, will be at Cowboys "The greatest game in the world 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. England that became known for convenience of fans and players. Stadium, followed by Indianapolis' St. Petersburg, FL 33705 will be played on the greatest stage the "Tuck Rule." Anyone who has ever planned an new stadium in 2012 and a 2013 (727) 896-2922 in the world." 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Patrick was "I reassured the guys that are NBA Finals: "I don't think he's necessarily reflect the views of booed Saturday when her on my team that it didn't sound going to say good things about it." The Weekly Challenger. By publishing comments blaming a poor qualify- right and I'm sorry," Patrick said. But that still didn't make her such columns, The Challenger is not ing performance on her car's setup "It's in no way coming down on comments right. advocating the following of any advice were broadcast over the track's them. It was really just me saying, "You can't expect that people public address system. 'Hey, these cars aren't right.' will do everything for you and you or suggestion expressed. During a whirlwind trip to "And they know they're not just go driving, and when it's good SUBMISSIONS POLICY New York Tuesday to promote the right. 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Please Email us at or Write to: 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., [email protected] Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 9 STATE AND NATIONAL NEWS Richmond's First Black Mayor, Metropolitan A.M.E. In D.C. Sen. Marsh, Receives On List Of Most Endangered National Honors For Civil Rights Historic Landmarks
SPECIAL TO THE NNPA Thurgood Marshall, late Texas BY DOROTHY ROWLEY cost of $70,000, collected by FROM THE RICHMOND Rep. Barbara Jordan, former SPECIAL TO THE NNPA nickel and dime donations from FREE PRESS South African President Nelson FROM THE AFRO- other A.M.E. congregations Mandela and retired Gen. Colin AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS across the country. It seats 2,500 RICHMOND, Va. (NNPA) - Powell. people and was added to the Henry L. Marsh III, a Richmond The group cited Sen. Marsh WASHINGTON (NNPA) - National Registry of Historic state senator and civil rights for battling segregation More than a century and a half Places nearly 40 years ago. attorney, is now in the hall of alongside Hill and the late S.W. after its founding, Metropolitan The church was created by fame of the National Forum for Tucker at the firm of Hill, African Methodist Episcopal blacks who had grown weary of Black Public Administrators. Tucker & Marsh. He also was Church in Washington, D.C. has the mostly white congregation at Sen. Marsh was inducted cited for his long record of landed on a list of the nation’s the then-nearby Ebenezer last month during the national elected public service. That Most Endangered Historic Places Methodist Episcopal Church. group’s 2010 forum in includes his 18 years in the state for 2010, according to the Metropolitan has the distinction National Trust for Historic as being the first A.M.E. church Greensboro, N.C. More than Senate and 25 years on the Rev. Ronald Braxton, pastor Preservation. in the city, and has made major 700 people attended. Richmond City Council. In Virginia State Senator for the Metropolitan African He was the solo inductee 1977, then Councilman Marsh Henry L. Marsh III Often referred to as the contributions to black culture in Methodist Episcopal Church this year. Past inductees include was elected the first black “national cathedral” of African Washington, D.C., including in Washington, D.C. former Virginia Gov. L. mayor of Virginia’s capital city. and to groom aspiring adminis- Methodism and a bastion of hosting Douglass’s final speech Douglas Wilder, late Richmond Founded in 1983, the forum trators for senior management human rights advocacy, the in 1894. for both our community and attorney Oliver W. Hill Sr., late works to strengthen the position posts. NFBPA started its hall of 1,200-member Metropolitan is Currently, it is in the midst of city.” Supreme Court Justice of black public administrators fame in 1991. pastored by the Rev. Ronald a major restoration project, which Harvey said that in order to Braxton and located in began a year ago. Church spokes- have become one of the endan- downtown Washington just woman Wilma Harvey said that gered sites, and receive national blocks from the White House. church officials project total attention and possible help, the "The information that I've of the state house, I was the first Since its construction in rehab costs at $11 million and are church had to have been a major MAYOR gained, the knowledge that I've African-American and the 1886, the church has played host uncertain how the cost will be influence in its community. continued from front page gained," said Kilpatrick, "the youngest person ever to hold to numerous political figures paid. But, she said the church “And Metropolitan certainly experience that I've had, has that position in Michigan including President Bill Clinton, remains in operation and has a history of that,” Harvey Kilpatrick now walks the made me a better person, made history." as well as conducting funeral continues to hold services. said. “The congregation is redemption road still possibly me a better man, a better father, His inspiration, as he puts it, services for various civil rights “We have secured the extremely pleased with facing black clouds on the and it's also going to make me a for choosing politics as a pro- icons including Frederick building for worship services,” becoming one of the sites and horizon. better leader in the future." fession was his mother: Douglass in 1895, and Rosa she said. “This is a milestone for we’ve been working extremely "While I was Mayor of the Despite extenuating circum- Representative Carolyn Cheeks Parks, in 2005. our church wherein we can hard to make sure that the city of Detroit," said Kilpatrick, stances, Kilpatrick continues to Kilpatrick who represents The Gothic-style edifice at continue to offer the kind of building is kept for generations to "all I wanted to do was do well forge onward. He has a new Michigan's 13th District in the 1518 M St., NW, was built at a venue that we’ve always offered come.” for the city. I know that my position as an account executive United States House of reckless behavior was a big dis- at a medical software company Representatives. "She's the appointment to my family, and he hopes to help the epitome of a public servant," friends and the people of the community in this way by said Kilpatrick. " I only wanted city. But now I am in the process dealing with issues and to be in politics to serve and I Black Publishers To Celebrate of coming back." awareness relative to health- watched her every single day go Kilpatrick has faced a storm care. "Now, I work for a health out when I was a kid I saw her 70th Anniversary In New York of controversies including a information technology march and speak truth to power, civil lawsuit, perjury and company," said Kilpatrick. "I'm I saw her organize labor unions BY PHAROH MARTIN rights icon Rev. Martin Luther obstruction of justice that learning that business and I and she is just a phenomenal NNPA NATIONAL King Jr. resulted from an affair with his think it's an emerging field, energy and spirit." Having set CORRESPONDENT The following day, a breakfast former chief of staff. But he has trying to really establish health- his focus in a new direction, and lunch is scheduled with Marc been very contrite and wants to care in underserved communi- Kilpatrick wants to focus on WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Morial, president and chief return to his former standing as ties around the country." young, black men and help them The Nation's only association of executive officer of the National a well-respected family man The road to redemption may avoid similar mistakes. He feels black newspaper publishers has Urban League and the Rev. Jesse after having fallen from grace. be somewhat bumpy and that his experiences can be chosen to commemorate it's 70th Jackson followed by a panel In 2008, the affair with his Kilpatrick has had to live under shared with the younger genera- year of existence in New York where national civil rights leaders chief of staff was exposed via a the microscope of the court, but tion. "I think particularly City - the birth place of the black will discuss the crisis in black series of text messages which has been willing to meet all of African-American men in this press - with a line up of civil rights America. The panel will also the prosecutors used to buttress his financial obligations related country," he said, "our sexual giants, issues panels, glitzy include Morial, Jackson, their case that ended to restitution. For the moment prowess, our manhood, our self- gathers and a first annual Legacy NAACP's president and chief Kilpatrick's political ambitions his life is an open book and in determination, our ego of Excellence dinner. executive Benjamin Jealous, Dr. and landed him in jail. terms of his rehabilitation, it sometimes will force us to do The National Newspaper Michael Lomax, the president and However, he used the time con- will certainly pay multiple things that we have no business Publishers Association's annual chief executive officer of the Danny Bakewell, NNPA Chair structively and said afterward, dividends in his future, which at doing." And finally, to show that summer convention will take United Negro College Fund, "I called that experience a present looks promising. there is still a need for place at New York’s Sheraton Harvard Law School professor prior to them people never would purification process." Kilpatrick doesn't see any Kilpatrick's leadership, another Hotel & Towers June 16-19. This Charles Ogletree and Kathy have believed could be accom- And now, along with politics in his future, but he did of his former constituents stated year's theme is "Power to Times, president of the National plished by black people. They Bishop T. D. Jakes, senior comment on President Barack on his website, "I voted you in Influence Black America." Association of Black Journalists. were on the threshold of excel- pastor of Potter's House in Obama. "I think the meteoric as mayor and I know it was "Our agenda is how do we On Thursday evening, lence much like the black press Dallas, he is undergoing rise of Barack Obama has been something about you that was find common ground in working following the MillerCoors A. was on the threshold of excel- intensive spiritual counseling one of those being-at-the-right- going to make some big together to reinforce the chal- Philip Randolph Messenger lence. We think that they are with the purpose of producing a place, at-the-right-time, anoint- changes in our city. You did a lenges of the black press with Awards, the annual staple event befitting to be recognized as rep- new Kwame Kilpatrick. He ings for this country," he said. "I wonderful job when you were advertising?" said Danny will take place. That’s the glitzy resentatives of the levels of remarked that his down time think that he has been phenome- here and I thank you for all your Bakewell, chair of the National NNPA Merit Awards gala, achievement that occurs in our was a time of self-reflection nal at his job - how he has good. I pray for you and your Newspaper Publishers Association hostessed by black press icon community all the time by people which he utilized to address his handled himself has been phe- family everyday that this and publisher of the Los Angeles NNPA Foundation Chair Dorothy who refuse to accept barriers as an wrongs and search his spirit and nomenal - I think for the last, nightmare will be over. Right Sentinel. "These companies have R. Leavell. Among the string of excuse and accept other people's Bishop Jakes has been particularly, eight months, what now, my family and I are going mega budgets but they don't coveted awards, the top John B. opinions about what we can do mentoring him and helping in we've been seeing is one of the through hard times but if we advertise with the black press. Russwurm Trophy will be given and can't do." re-building his faith. best presidential executives that were not, I would give to your Many of our major companies to the newspaper receiving the With the founding of the After that terrible and we'll see in our lifetime." fund. In the future, if things get like AT&T, General Motors and most points in all 22 Merit Awards nation's first black newspaper, the humbling ordeal, "My first And as a former chief better for us, I will be sending Ford have come back online and categories. Also, for the second Freedom's Journal, in 1827 by two priority was to reconnect with executive himself, Kilpatrick you something. We all need reunited with the black Press as year, the Thomas Morgan III free black men, John Russwurm my family and I think I've done can relate to Obama and the some kind of help sometime in major partners." Merit Award for HIV/AIDS and Rev. Samuel Cornish, New that in a major way," said many changes he has gone our life. God bless you and your The week's string of events Education will be given to the York is the official birthplace of Kilpatrick. "My wife and I are through, from being a legislator family. are expected to draw big name NNPA member newspaper which the black press. The city also closer than we've ever been, my to being the first black For more infformation on civil rights leaders and members demonstrates the most exemplary holds the distinction of being the children have their father back president. "I was a state repre- Kilpatrick, visit www.friend- of the Congressional Black original HIV/AIDS coverage media and advertising capital of and that is the main thing." sentative and then I was leader sofkwame.com. Caucus. from last year. the world as well, a particular "It benefits the reputation of The first annual Legacy of draw for a media outlet that tradi- NNPA to have all of our col- Excellence dinner gala and tionally lacks the same access to leagues - those who we work with awards presentation will anchor resources as their mainstream in the struggle - to join us to not the week. The event will award U. counterparts. But, Bakewell is only commemorate our 70th S. Rep. Charles Rangel and optimistic about the future for W E W E L C O M E anniversary, but also to plan with Motown Records founder Berry Black newspapers. us and gather with us to focus on Gordy. Lead singer of the O'Jays "This has been a landmark how we can work together on our Eddie Levert will highlight that year for the black press," Y O U R L E T T E R S mutual agendas," Bakewell said. evening's entertainment. Bakewell said. "We have resur- The conference will kick off "Both men represent excel- faced bigger, bolder than ever and with a "Press and the Pulpit" lence in achievement that is it's because of extraordinary lead- T O T H E E D I T O R breakfast hosted by the Rev. Al unmatched," Bakewell said. ership of black publishers across Sharpton and a lunch with Dr. "They come during a time when the country and this is just the Bernice King , daughter of civil they set and achieved goals that beginning." 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Come Worship With EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G. T , the First Baptist Family PASTOR 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 Queen Street (727) 327-1373 Church Of God In Christ 1732 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. (727) 896-4356 Elder A.P. Conage, Pastor Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. 8:00 A.M. - Sunday Service 9:00 A.M. - Tuesday Prayer Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday Bible Study Rev. Norris L. 11:00 A.M. - Morning Service Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church”
First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-8708 PLACE YOUR Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. CHURCH AD HERE Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m. Call 727-896-2922
Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody”
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 Saint John Primitive Baptist Church 10th Street Church Of God Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Freewill Baptist Church Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 898-9407 5315 28th Avenue South Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford Gulfport, Florida Email: [email protected] Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. 727-744-3589 Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Scheduled Services: Bible Study Location: 5004 Tangerine Ave. So., Gulfport Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Church School...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Early Morning ...... 9:30 a.m. Adams, Jr., Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 am Senior Pastor Wed. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. The church where (1st thru 4th Sundays, located in Scout Hall) Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us.
Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Phone (727} 327-0593 PLACE YOUR Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. The Church in Worship Communion ...... First Sunday Sunday Worship Experience Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church CHURCH AD HERE Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Church in Study Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Call 727-896-2922 Hazley, Sr. Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Mission Statement Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m Pastor Marvin Charles our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Lue, Jr., M. Div. Shepherd Come Expecting to be BLESSED! and Senior Servant Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.
PLACE YOUR CHURCH AD HERE Call 727-896-2922 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor
If you are brokenhearted in spirit, unable to forgive, dealing with issues BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH of love, anger, deception, betrayal, lied and cheated, and kicked to the curb. 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Tune into this Radio Ministry weekly for breakthru.. Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Thursday Nights: 9:15PM - 9:30PM (EST) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org Universal Christian Radio; www.universalchristianradio.com Saturdays: 9:00AM - 10:00AM (EST) Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. WXYB (1520 AM Local Radio) • www.wpso.com (Click WXYB live radio) Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Sunday Radio Broadcasts Princess Denise Wright Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Radio Host / WFAM ( Augusta , GA ) 11:15AM; WIJD ( Mobile , AL ) Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m. TV Personality 6:30PM ( Tupelo , MS ) 7:30PM; WLMR ( Chattanooga , TN ) 12:15PM Email: [email protected] • 727-289-2475
“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor www.mattersoftheheartministry.org 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. CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church Stewart Isom Memorial CME Church
Bethel Community Baptist look forward to a night of joyful am. We warmly welcome visitors. Blessings upon you! Join us at Program in Urban Education, and she Orlando (Dr. Vanessee J. Burns, Pastor), Church, located at 2901 54th Ave S., noise, dance, poetry and the Word. Remember, service begins after “God’s Place” for another powerful also teaches courses in diversity, urban, where she currently serves as St. Petersburg, under the leadership of Beginning the first Sunday in leaving church! Experience in Worship Sunday, May 30, and multicultural education, at the under- Superintendent of the Sunday School and Rev. Manuel L. Sykes welcomes you June, we will be having only one Email:[email protected] at 4 p.m. Our Missionary Society will graduate and graduate levels. The a charter member of the Historical and to our 3rd Annual Brothers and Sisters service for the summer. Sunday or visit our Website: www.bmmbc.org celebrate their annual “Afternoon in daughter of a sharecropper and a Preservation Committee Ministry. She Coming Together Praise and Worship School will begin at 8:30 am and our White”. Our speaker this year is none domestic worker, she is the first in her also served as the Co-Author of the Service Sunday, May 30, at 6 pm. We regular worship service will be at 9:30 other than Dr. Martha Yvonne Scott Lue family to attend college and was the first history of her church. These Stones: Stewart of Orlando (Oviedo), FL. African female to achieve the rank of Pleasant Hill/Carter Tabernacle: The First Dr. Lue Stewart, a native of Professor at the University of Central 90 Years. She is married to Mr. Carlton B. Mt. Zion Progressive Monticello, FL, is a Professor in the Florida (2001). A member of Delta Sigma Stewart, and is the mother of a son, our Educational Studies Department in the Theta, a public service sorority, she is a very own Shepherd and Senior Servant, College of Education at the University of member of the Orlando Alumnae Chapter Pastor Marvin Charles Lue, Jr. Missionary Baptist Church Central Florida. An honor graduate of and on a national level, serves as the So join us here at 1820 Walton Street “Impact the World by Equipping Ministry Highlight: Our Youth ditional 12-Step Program, and Florida A & M University in Speech Chair of the Distinguished Professor South, where we BELIEVE our God is Believers to Reach the Lost with the Anchors for Christ Ministry works acknowledges the Lord Jesus Christ as Pathology, Dr, Lue Stewart is the Endowed Chair Committee. Further, she SIMPLY INCREDIBLE! Gospel of Jesus Christ.” with children - ages 10 to 17 - by the first and foremost highest power. Coordinator of the Graduate Certification is a member of Carter Tabernacle CME in Sunday, May 30, Rev. Cokeshia providing training for aspiring news Meetings are held 6pm Tuesdays at Bailey-Robinson, daughter of the anchors or television production crew 1906 9th Avenue South. The third renowned Rev. E.K. Bailey and Pastor members. Participants record video of Tuesday is earmarked for young St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church of Mount Neboh Baptist Church church announcements or ministry adults, ages 16-25. FMI call Rev. The St. Mark Missionary Baptist 4:00 p.m. Let’s stay F.I.T. (Faith in Young Adult Ministry every (Harlem), will close-out our month- events which are shown during Keith or Jewel Murphy 894-2595. Church, its pastor, the Reverend Brian Training. Wear your workout clothing Monday at 6:30 p.m. Topics of interest long celebration of Pastor Murphy’s Sunday worship services. Mt. Zion Progressive K. Brown, its official staff of Deacons and bring your Bible. each Monday night. leadership. This dynamic pastor - in REMINDER: C.A.R.E. (Choosing Missionary Baptist Church, 955 20 and Trustees, and the entire congrega- May 30-Mission Emphasis Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting her own right - will preach at our 7:45 Addiction Recovery Efforts) is a faith- St. S. Phone 727-894-4311. tion, extends to the community at large, May 31-Memorial Day-Church is held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Come and based support group for substance www.mzprogressive.org its wish that there would be an over- office will be closed Senior Hour of Power Bible Study be prepared to be filled with the Word abuse. It merges practical wisdom, flowing of God’s blessings upon their Also at St. Mark: is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. of God. with effective ways to master the tra- lives. St. Mark is grounded in a Christ- Sunday School is held for both Prayer Meeting and Bible Study centered doctrine that has as its central children and adults of all ages. Sunday every Thursday evening at 7:00. theme, a belief that we are a haven of School starts each Sunday morning at St. Mark After School Tutoring Prayer Tower COGIC hope, help, and healing for a world 9:30. All are invited to come out and Ministry: Open to all elementary 2nd Annual Workshop, Women’s tions, and every high thing that 8:30 a.m. Registration and continen- hungering for and thirsting after the join us. school age children every Tuesday and Department Workshop. Keynote exalteth itself against the knowledge tal breakfast: 8:30-9:30 a.m. enlightened word of God. At St. Mark, Baptist Training Union is each Thursday from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Evangelist Genevieve Salter, of God, and bringing into captivity Workshop 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch: we are Christians willing to work and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Homework help and reading tutors Titusville, FL. Saturday, June 5. every thought to the obedience of 1:30-2:30 p.m. partner in unity, praising God for His general public are invited to come out available. Presents: Are you Ready To Fight? II Christ. Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor, awesome gift, His son Jesus Christ. and study the Bible with us and learn DESTINATION GRADUATION: Corinthians 10:4-5 For the weapons of Topics Include: Spiritual Warfare, Missionary Elaine Murray, President. May Calendar Events “What Baptists Believe.” Wednesdays - 6:30-7:30 p.m. for High our warfare are not carnal, but mighty Living on the Edge, and You Can 1137 37 Street South, St. Petersburg. May 26-29-Congress No. 2 hosted Children and Youth Ministry school Students: Senior Focus for all through God to pulling down of Make it. Workshop cost $12. at St. Mark. Saturday, May 29 is Meetings are held every Monday at High School Seniors (FCAT, strongholds; Casting down imagina- Activities as follows: Prayer: 7:30- Children’s Day 6:00 p.m. Children in the community ACT/SAT); assistance with college May 29 - Women’s Bible study at are welcomed to join us. applications, essays, and financial aid.
Let the People of God Rejoice and Witness the Installation of Pastor Ayakao Watkins Church News due Into the ministry of Jesus Christ as Pastor of Kingdom Bible Christian Church Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. by 4:00 p.m. on At Riverhills Church of God 6310 E. Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL Reception to Follow At Kingdom Bible Christian Church 6604 Harney Road, Suite A, Tampa, FL Monday of each week (813) 621-5222 Website: www.KingdomBibleChurch.com Email: [email protected] 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010