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Page 2 Trailblazer State & Local Kristi City Passes Coleman Budget Page 4 Page 10 Page 2 November 30 - December 6, 2013 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com The Bayou Classic Celebrates 40 Years
Pictured above are the Southern University Jaguar and the Grambling Tiger Bands. These two foes, face off each year in the highly anticipated “Battle of the Bands”, which has become as much of a tradition as the Bayou Classic Football game itself. For an in depth schedule of events, see page 6.
dition to the much anticipated Battle of the Bands it is a nationally televised spectacle, showing people By Edwin Buggage and halftime show, that’s always a treat, it has come the greatness in the power and the traditions that is a long way, growing since the initial game held in the HBCU Experience . It is five days of events featur- The Classic Turns 40 1974 from being a football game transforming itself ing a parade, fan festival, a golf tournament, empow- The Bayou Classic, in what is now its fourth de- into a several day event and it has become akin to Es- erment seminars, the highly anticipated “ Battle of cade in the Big Easy, continues to be an important sence Fest in being “Another Party With A Purpose .” the Bands” with The Grambling “Marching Tigers” event . Showcasing the best in HBCU football, in ad- Today, more than just a football game 40 years later; and the Southern “Human Jukebox” competing in
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a “Battle of the Bands” an event MVP Quarterback and former Continuing he says, “This game Mr . Ron Busby Sr ., Comic Steve the City that no longer live here . held the night before the game Grambling Head Coach Doug shows the world the importance Brown and American Idol Finalist It is a time to give thanks and to in the Superdome . And of course Williams . Furthermore, there is a of HBCU’s and is a great recruit- Paris Bennett and Burnell Taylor say yes we have survived and con- the big game and events for fans rich and storied history of many ment tool to let people know that who will perform the National An- tinue to thrive . Just as the Bayou and plenty of parties both day and greats who attended HBCU’s who our schools continue to be rel- them on game day . Classic continues, so does the night; so the 40th Anniversary went on to impact the game of evant in the 21st Century and that everlasting, resilient spirit of Afr- of the Bayou Classic promises football . During the days of seg- a 40-year-tradition is still going A Black Family Reunion cian-Americans in New Orleans . to be bigger and better than ever regation, HBCU’s were the places strong .” and Recommitting Gerelda Williams, is a New Or- and again show that New Orleans many of the pioneers of the NFL Ourselves to Being leans native, now living in Dallas is a first rate destination to hold and today many greats of the NFL The Bayou Classic: The Our Very Best Texas since being displaced by large events . have hit the gridiron and learned Other Party with a Purpose In addition to showcasing HB- Hurricane Katrina, but still loves As always, Bayou Classic CU’s and helping the local econ- her City and what the Classic has draws celebrities from the world omy, the Bayou Classic has come come to mean for her and many of sports, entertainment and to be a place where people come others, “I sometimes choose this business, medicine and many to reconnect with family, friends, time to come home because I other professions that show old classmates and loved ones . have so many great memories of African-American achieving suc- “When I come to the Bayou Clas- the City I love, it is a time to cel- cess at the highest level and this sic I get to see people I haven’t ebrate on so many levels, it is to year is no exception . For the big seen in a long time or don’t get to celebrate HBCU’s that have been 4-0 Doug E . Fresh will be in the see every day, it is a great time to so important in our history, it is a house performing live for the all reconnect and that is something I celebration of family and getting new Bayou Classic Pre-Game love about coming in the City for to see the people and places and Show . Also scheduled to appear is the game, because it is more than just soak up the energy of a City Comedian Kevin Hart and Movie a game it is like one big Black fam- that’s like no other . And as the Producer Will Packer . Other ily reunion,” says Alger Taylor . Bayou Classic has had staying Gerelda Williams (above) lives “The Bayou Classic is vital special guests include: the 18th In post-Katrina New Orleans, power in New Orleans celebrat- in Dallas, TX post Katrina, but to the City not simply for its United States Surgeon General the Bayou Classic as well as other ing 40 years . I feel it is a great makes the journey home to economic impact, but also its New Orleans for the Bayou emphasis on public service and Dr . Regina Benjamin, President events in New Orleans have come time to come to the City to reaf- Classic. giving back,” says State Rep. and CEO of the US Black Cham- to serve as times for pilgrimage firm our commitment as a race to Wesley Bishop, (above) who is ber of Commerce Incorporated, of sorts, for the many residents of being our very best .” also Associate Vice Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). ON SALE NOW! The Black Super Bowl the game . Today more than 1,200 “This is a great rivalry between players from Historically Black these two schools that I like to College and Universities have call The Black Super Bowl, for played in the NFL, and approxi- it is watched by so many people mately 150 of those have made and is more than just a game, but it to the Super Bowl . Some of the is something that gives the audi- greats included Walter Payton, ence that might not be exposed to Michael Strahan, Donald Driver, HBCU’s a look at the great tradi- Steve McNair, John Stallworth tions and realize how viable and and Art Shell who would eventu- valuable these institutions are not ally break other racial barriers by just to the African-American com- becoming one of the first African- munity, but to the world,” says Americans to become an NFL Alger Taylor, a 1999 graduate of Head Coach and later hold an ex- Southern University in Electri- ecutive position in the league . cal Engineering . He is a native New Orleanian, presently living The Bayou Classic Making in Georgia and sometimes comes both Dollars and Sense home to enjoy the festivities . “It The Bayou Classic brings in ap- is a great time for the City where proximately 200,000 people into people can come to party and the the City with an estimated eco- schools compete for who’s going nomic impact of 30 million dollars to have the bragging rights and on the City . The schools will also there is a great spirit of together- raise $1 .3 million in scholarships . ness of African-Americans in an “The Bayou Classic is vital to the FRIDAY DECEMBER 13 & atmosphere that is positive .” City not simply for its economic impact, but also its emphasis on HBCU’s and the Tradition public service and giving back,” SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 of Excellence says Wesley Bishop, Associate The rivalry between the two Vice Chancellor of Southern Uni- schools dates back to 1974, when versity at New Orleans (SUNO) SAENGER THEATRE the legendary Eddie Robinson that is part of the Southern Sys- coached at Grambling State Uni- tem and is the only Historically Tickets at the theatre box office, ticketmaster.com versity and made it into a power- Black College System in the coun- house program in the Southwest- try with five campuses . Bishop is ern Athletic Conference . Over also a Louisiana State Represen- or by calling 800-745-3000 the years many great players tative serving District 99 that is came through both schools, most located in parts of New Orleans www.saengernola.com notably NFL Superbowl XXII East and the Lower Ninth Ward . Page 4 November 30 - December 6, 2013 Trailblazer www.ladatanews.com
Kristi Coleman Generation “Why?” An Answer to a Bigger Problem by: Corey Anderson
A couple of months gether, I had to ask if she When mentioning the ago, Janelle Monae re- had any bigger plans as future generations to leased her latest solo far as a network show or come, she simply stated, album entitled “Electric moving up the ranks . “I’m “I don’t mind being a role- Lady .” On one of the first one who is focused main- model for young [males singles, “Q .U .E .E .N,” Ms . ly on what has to be done and] females . I actually Monae asks the question at the moment,” which accept it with open arms, “are we a lost generation shows her full dedication especially for one who of our people”? I had to and commitment to her wants to be in the enter- question this myself due current role . However, tainment business .” She to the lack of young peo- she didn’t fail to mention also stated, when ask- ple from my generation that a goal of hers is to ing for advice for those making a difference in become “the female ver- young people who would our community . Ms . Mo- sion of Ryan Seacrest” like to follow in her path, nae and I may have both and also having the goal that “it takes hard work . found an answer in a local of becoming an entertain- There are going to be citizen, student, and role ment reporter, geared times when you feel like model right here in our more towards a program ‘I just can’t do this,’ but own City of New Orleans . such as the Today Show . that should give you the Kristi Coleman, hail- As I continued to ask motivation to keep go- ing from New Orleans Ms . Coleman a variety of ing .” Also, when asked East, is an admirable ex- questions, one couldn’t about what she would ample of a leader of our help but notice her pas- like to leave behind as a generation . Graduate of sion for what she does . legacy, she humbly re- the Historically Black When I asked why she plied, “I would rather my College and University exuded so much passion, actions display who I am of Dillard University, along with asking where than to tell you . It means daughter of a Director of scenes work helped her edge for the local news I just like to challenge she found her prime joy more for others to recog- Clinical Research and a to become a well-round- station, FOX 8 . While myself and see what hap- in the day-to-day hassles, nize me and my work eth- retired school instructor, ed co-host for the all ac- still maintaining her ra- pens .” she explained “I love ic than for me to tell you .” Kristi was drawn to enter- cess New Orleans Public dio show under the alias While she thoroughly living in the moment That’s what we call tainment from young . As School channel, but she Kristi “Sugarcookie” that enjoys her position, and and doing what I love . I an “electric lady .” Thank her first love, she began didn’t stop there . can be heard Saturday since her duration with couldn’t see myself doing you Ms . Coleman; con- dancing at an early age . Ms . Coleman’s firstmornings and Sunday af- the broadcasting network ANYHING else . I’ve been tinue to prove yourself “It just feels natural to be true step into television ternoons on Power 102 .9 . has been for duration of a there, tried it, and it just wrong and continue to in front of a crowd,” she came at the opportunity Kristi noticed that the little over one year alto- didn’t work for me .” “shock” the world . explains . With this as a of hosting the television opportunity to show the contributory piece to her show “Our Wedding Day, world, at least the metro foundation, she began Southern Style,” where area, came in the form to help with Leap 4 Suc- she gained more expo- of FOX 8’s official Traffic cess while studying Mass sure and experience, all Reporter . This was a way Communications at Dil- while staying in front of to prove herself wrong lard and graduating at the the camera . She, then, once again . “That doesn’t top of her class . Here, the began to use her talent mean I didn’t think I was technical and behind the and accumulated knowl- going to get the position . JMJ Joseph M. Jones Continuing Education Fund
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2013 Bayou Classic Schedule of Events
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proud . Consider prison as a place to “make… tune- By The Bookworm Sez ups and adjustments” in your life, but remember that “you need to be prepared to change .” You figured you had a lock on things. Stay patient, even though it’s hard and even Sell or steal a little something . Hold for some- though you don’t always understand what’s to body, “borrow” a car, gain respect . Make a little come . Sometimes, “it’s more important for you to money and it’d be all good, right? simply understand you .” Learn to keep your mind Now that lock you had… has you . You’re in free, even if your body is not . prison and it’s a whole new world in there, one Get as much education as you can: get your you’re not sure you can survive . But when you GED, look for college coursework that’s available read “Letters to an Incarcerated Brother” by Hill to incarcerated students, and read . The time you Harper, you’ll see that you have choices . spend in prison shouldn’t go to waste; use it to It’s no secret that there are more people in better your mind . American prisons than ever before . “In less than Stay in your children’s lives any way you can . thirty years,” says Harper,” our prison population Keep away from prison gangs and trouble; it’s has mushroomed .” But though statistics show only going to make things worse . Learn not to that offenders are likely to return, Harper says take things personally . Understand that real men “there is hope and there are solutions .” This book do ask for help when they need it . Eliminate dis- lays them out . respectful words from your vocabulary, particu- Letters to an Incarcerated Brother When Harper was contacted by an old friend larly in reference to women . Set goals . Learn to who landed in “county,” he admitted to the young apologize and embrace change . Be a leader . by Hill Harper man that he “didn’t know what to say .” Harper c.2013, Gotham Books believes himself to be a problem-solver . He had And do not “micro-quit.” no answers that time, but he quickly discovered In his introduction, Author Hill Harper lays $27.50 / $29.00 Canada some . out several goals for this book: among others, to First, he says, find mentorship . You can’t go Book Review/Continued on page 10 400 pages it alone, so look for someone you want to make
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Empowerment Exchange Expands Bayou Classic Health & Wellness Initiative
ing . seminar which he says, “will hula-hooping, second lining, and be available on both undergradu- reviews . Speaking overall about By Anisha V. Williams aim to meet people where they dancing . ate and graduate programs . the Empowerment Expo, Huntley The current national conver- are, whether they’re healthy or Another part of the expo—the The Career Expo is expected to said, “this is a chance to create a sation on health care reform and unhealthy .” Griggs adds, he wants college fair—aims to inspire the offer employment opportunities . memorable experience for every- implementation of the Affordable people to “get off the couch and minds of those interested in fur- Valerie Huntley, organizer with one participating—whether it be Care Act (ACA), commonly called get moving .” Another health and thering their education . Histori- New Orleans Convention Compa- the Health & Wellness Expo, Col- “Obamacare,” creates a new op- wellness initiative spearheaded cally Black Colleges and Universi- ny (NOCCI) said, “we’re excited lege Fair or Career Fair .” portunity for the Bayou Classic by Griggs is the “2Xs Around the ties from across the nation, along about being able to present real Anisha V. Williams is a Grambling State to address health issues and con- Dome” family fitness fun walk . with several other schools will be companies hiring for real jobs .” University graduate, class of 2006. She is also Communications Manager at cerns in our community . That happens at 7:30 a .m . Satur- on hand to discuss admission re- Job seekers should come pre- Louisiana Health Cooperative, a non- Decades of Thanksgiving day and will include activities to quirements, academic options and pared since there will be opportu- profit, member-governed health insur- ance company. She can be reached weekend tradition in New Orleans get participants moving, such as campus culture . Information will nities for interviews and resume via email at [email protected]. focuses on the football rivalry between Grambling State Univer- sity and Southern University . This year Bayou Classic organizers are expanding the Empowerment Ex- change held on the day before the big game to include a Health and Wellness Expo . During this all- new event, attendees will be able to visit health stations with exer- cise demos, engage in chat ses- sions, and enjoy pamper stations with mini-massages and beauty bars, while receiving information on total mental and physical well- ness . A new, non-profit health insur- ance company, Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc . (LAHC), will participate in the Health and Well- ness Expo offering information on the ACA and answering questions relating to health care reform . LAHC offers health insurance plans to individuals, families and small businesses across the entire state . Also taking part in the inau- gural expo are AARP, Walgreens, Toyota, LSU Health Sciences Center, Chiropractic Clinic of La- fayette, LA Secretary of State and Amerigroup/Ameriplan . Friday’s expo takes place from 10:00 a .m . – 4:00 p .m . on the 2nd Floor of the Hyatt Regency and will feature more than just infor- mational booths and activities for passers-by . Scheduled Empower- ment Seminars include: 10:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m. Get Checked. Get Fit. Get Moving. 11:05 a.m. –11:50 a.m. Career Fundamentals 11:55 a.m. –12:55 p.m. Health & Wealth: A Classic Mix for Today’s Boomers 1:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Building A Better World 1:35 a.m. –2:20 p.m. Entrepreneurship 2:25 a.m. –3:25 p.m. Affordable Care Act Forum (including Q&A) Dr . Eric Griggs will host the Get Checked . Get Fit . Get Mov- Page 10 November 30 - December 6, 2013 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com
City Passes Balanced Budget Funds 150 New Police Officers, $65 Million in Street Repairs
The New Orleans City Council LaToya Cantrell said, “The bud- Councilmember at Large Stacy restore public trust in the NOPD The budget also funds the unanimously approved the pas- get process has resulted in a fund- Head said, “The budget process with more transparency and ac- Sheriff’s office $31 million, in- sage of the City’s 2014 Capitol ed set of priorities that are essen- has been long and arduous, but I countability . cluding $24 .1 million in general and General Fund budgets, total- tial to the future of New Orleans . I am pleased with the entire Coun- Public safety is the priority in fund dollars and $6 .9 million ing $247 million and $504 million want to commend my colleagues cil’s dedication to ensuring that this budget with NOPD, NOFD in “on behalf” payments for respectively . on the Council and the represen- baseline programs and services and EMS all seeing increases utilities . In keeping with recom- “I’m pleased that together tatives of the departments for are funded . I am optimistic for our over their 2013 budgets . mendations from the Landrieu with the City Council, we have working together to make our City’s future and I pledge to con- Recreation is a top citizen pri- Administration’s jail expert, the put together a balanced bud- City a stronger, safer place and tinue monitoring how our dollars ority . In 2011, the City doubled Sheriff’s budget was increased get that funds citizen priorities, our government more responsive are spent .” NORDC’s budget . This year, the by $2 million . These new dollars including 150 new police offi- to its citizens .” In 2014, the NOPD’s $128 .6 City prioritized NORDC again, were deducted from the City’s cers and $65 million in street District D Councilmember million budget will pay for five re- adding nearly another $1 million $4 .25 million fund balance . repairs,” Mayor Landrieu said . Cynthia Hedge-Morrell said, cruit classes to put 150 new police on top of their 2013 budget . “I am committed to building “One of the reasons this pro- “We have spent countless hours officers on the streets . The capitol Blight is also a top priority . a right-sized, constitutional jail cess goes so smoothly is that we reviewing the Mayor’s proposed budget funds 100 new police cars New Orleans is fixing up or tear- that doesn’t break the bank,” host community meetings with budget and conducted many bud- on top of the 100 cars funded in ing down blight faster than any- Mayor Landrieu said . “We are the Councilmembers to hear get hearings – all with the end 2013 . where else in the country . The funding the Sheriff at the level directly from the people of this goal of determining the appro- It also includes $5 .7 million for City has hit the Landrieu Admin- that our jail experts recom- city about their priorities, incor- priate amount of funding for our the NOPD consent decree . Al- istration’s goal of remediating mend . Moving forward, we will porate the Council’s input from various city departments and ser- though not required by the con- 10,000 blighted properties by the work with the Court, the Federal the start, and take part in the vices . We adopted a 2014 budget sent decree, this budget funds end of this year . The 2014 budget Monitor, the Sheriff and the City Council’s robust public hearings that will be fiscally responsible, body cameras for officers . These invests nearly $500,000 dollars for Council to ultimately determine on every department’s budget .” while still addressing the needs of body cameras will eliminate “he new inspectors and title research the cost of the OPP consent de- District B Councilmember our citizens .” said, she said” disputes and help staff to help speed up the process . cree and the size of the jail .”
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show the importance of educa- not afraid to call the man on tion, to offer inspiration through his lies and half-truths, and example, and to explain how to he’s not afraid to show frustra- “beat the odds and avoid return- tion . Such realism makes this ing” to jail . one powerful book . Definitely, those goals are This isn’t just a reference for attained but that’s not all . inmates, though . It’ll also be a Harper offers words of wis- great help for families, as well dom from influential contrib- as a caution for boys who are utors to support his ideas . headed for trouble . If that – or There’s guidance here, help encouragement, sense, or in- with resources, and he dis- spiration – is what you need, plays gentle patience, even “Letters to an Incarcerated deference, for his friend – but Brother” has it locked up . Harper’s nobody’s fool . He’s
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