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Artists to See During Jazz Fest 2017

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Modern Jazz Legend, and elder of the musical Marsalis Sunday May 7th at 1:30 p.m. family and innovative pianist will rock Jazz Fest on its ELLIS MARSALIS Zatarain’s/WWOZ Jazz Tent closing day. Marsalis recently performed at the French Quarter Festival this past April.

Eric M Craig event will feature thousands of musicians, vendors and May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th . Multimedia Editor and artist, and will expect over 400,000 visitors in at- This year’s headliners include Stevie Wonder, Ma- tendance . The event, held at the Fair Grounds Race roon 5, Usher & The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Irma Next weekend, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Course, will start at the end of April . Thomas, and many other national artists . However, as Foundation will hold its well-anticipated Jazz and Heri- Jazz Fest officially begins the last weekend in April always, Jazz Fest will also have a selection of up and tage Foundation Festival—Jazz Fest . The seven-day and the first weekend in May— April 28th, 29th 30th, coming and well-seasoned artist from New Orleans .

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KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BARBECUE SWINGERS

Friday April 28th 3:30 p.m. As one of the top modern trumpeter in the world, Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Acura Stage Swingers will perform on the opening weekend of Jazz Fest. Ruffins is known for his laid-back, talented approach to Jazz music, and playing himself on HBO’s “Treme’.” Ruffin’s “#imsoneworleans” album won OffBeat’s Best of the Beat Award for Best Traditional Jazz Album. AARON NEVILLE

Friday April 28th at 5:45 p.m. If French Quarter festival wasn’t enough, R&B Legend Aaron Neville THE NEW Blues Tent will return to the stage during the opening weekend of Jazz Fest. The Grammy-winning artist released his newest artist “Apache,” in July ORLEANS of 2016. HIP-HOP EXPERIENCE IRMA THOMAS

Sunday, April 30th at 12:30 p.m. Featuring Artist Sqad Up, Denisia, Roca B. and T-Ray, the Violinist and Dreams 2 Reality, each artist will exhibit diversity in the field of hip-hop, Congo Square Stage delivering a powerhouse performance.

Saturday, May 6 at 3:05 Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans will perform during the last week- end of Jazz Fest. The Soul Queen will give a powerhouse performance, perform- Acura Stage ing some of her most breathtaking hits from her eighteen-album catalog. TRUMBONE SHORTY TANK AND THE BANGAS

Sunday, May 7 at 5:35 p.m. New Orleans trombonist, Trumbone Shorty, will grace the Jazz Fest Acura Stage audience on the last day of the performance. The artist has an upcoming artist, entitled “Parking Lot Symphony,” which will be available on Friday, April 28.

Friday April 28th 3:30 p.m. Started in New Orleans in 2011, Tank and The Bangas has continued to impress new audiences as a growing sensation. The band exercises a constant change in genre, Acura Stage Some of the other artist include Chocolate Milk, Jason Marsalis, Deacon John, Big slowing through rhythmic soul, spoken word, funk, folk and more. Recently, the five- Freedia, Rebirth Brass Band, Bo Dollis, Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, Cyril Neville, Big member band was announced as the winner of the NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Chief Donald Harrison, Jr., George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardner. Page 4 April 22 - April 28, 2017 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com Group Pressures City on Monument Removal, City Stalls

Eugene Cooper Mid-City, Confederate Gen . P .G .T . Data News Weekly Beauregard at City Park, and the Contributor Battle of Liberty Place Monument at Iberville Street . With the April 13th date passed Local Organizer Michael to remove four confederate monu- “Quess” Moore described the on- ments in the City, local coalition going protest as always being about Take Em’ Down Nola said it will the need for a public conversation continue to press the City to fol- about public space and symbolism low on its 2015 vote to remove the for all people in the City and the monuments . The group staged a state . protest on Monday, April 17th, 2017 The monuments were “visual re- in front of City Hall around 11 a .m ., minders of the horrid legacy of slav- citing both state interference in ery that terrorized so many of this the removal, and reports of threats City’s ancestors,” Moore said at the and other retaliation should the re- protest . “They deeply misrepresent moval of the monuments continue the community of New Orleans . as planned . This is a City that demands free- “These efforts by these diehards dom to live, not forced to pay taxes in the state government . . are anoth- for maintenance of public symbols er attempt to rescue the lost cause,” that mean us terror . They don’t be- said Malcolm Suber, a Coordinator long there .” Moore said . He said he for Take Em’ Down Nola . Community Activist Malcolm Suber leads a demonstration, asking for a hasty removal of the City’s confed- wanted the removals to be a public erate monuments. Photo by Eugene Cooper. On March 6th, the 5th Circuit act that reconciled the City and the country’s racist past and allowed U .S . Court of Appeals upheld the history to be truly represented and City’s decision to remove the four not whitewashed . statues after the City was chal- The City is still to find a firm will- lenged in court by the Monumental ing to remove the monuments . The Task Committee and the Louisi- group said they will not take un- ana Landmarks Society . The City authorized action against the City, should have removed the monu- but instead, they will continue to ments by now, but the group is pro- appeal, lead the community in pro- testing that no action has occurred tests and ask residents to call their to date . The four statues marked for council members to push them to removal are Confederate Gen . Rob- follow-through on removing the ert E . Lee at Lee Circle, Confeder- monuments . ate President Jefferson Davis in

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www.ladatanews.com State & Local News April 22 - April 28, 2017 Page 5 Boeing Donates $25,000 to Red Cross Relief Efforts Donation Supports New Orleans East Tornado Recovery

Data News Staff Edited cluding an EF-3 in New Orleans Report East, affecting more than 600 homes in Orleans Parish alone . Boeing presented the Ameri- During this time, the Red Cross can Red Cross of Louisiana with a provided more than 500 over- $25,000 donation this afternoon at night stays at a shelter in New the Michoud Assembly Facility in Orleans East, as well as served New Orleans East . The contribu- nearly 39,000 meals and snacks tion supports Red Cross Relief Ef- and supplied more than 15,000 forts following a historic tornado relief supplies such as rakes, that touched down in the area about shovels and other clean up tools two months ago . throughout the affected areas . “Amidst the aftermath of the “The February tornadoes that tornadoes, what shines brightly affected New Orleans East and is the spirit of the community other Southeast Louisiana com- coming together to support each munities were not the first se- other . The Red Cross has been vere weather disaster to strike at the heart of the cleanup ef- our region this year, nor is it the fort, and Boeing is glad to help latest,” says Joshua Joachim, support their efforts with this Chief Executive for the Louisi- contribution,” said Jacqueline ana Red Cross, in reference to Nesselroad, Michoud Assembly ongoing April tornado and flood Facility Operations and Site Ex- Boeing’s presentation to the Red Cross was part of an event the aerospace leader hosted to recognize em- relief efforts . “This Boeing gift ployees who worked to keep people and critical national assets safe before, during and after the storms. ecutive for Boeing . serves as a reminder that our Boeing’s presentation to the mission is made possible by the Red Cross was part of an event to recognize employees who cal national assets safe before, Six tornadoes struck South- generosity of our donors and the the aerospace leader hosted worked to keep people and criti- during and after the storms . east Louisiana on Feb . 7th, in- power of our volunteers .”

Attorney Juan LaFonta Shoots New Commercial Get Out the Features Big Freedia and Gives Back to the Community

Edwin Buggage Editor Over the years’ Attorney Juan LaFonta has been on the forefront of serving his community . Making his mark as an elected official, edu- cator, community advocate and now as a top attorney; he continues to be dedicated to serving others and those that are in need . Something he describes as part of his lifelong commitment to making life better for those of the City of his birth . On this warm spring day at “The Center L-R: Bounce Artist Big Freedia, Attorney Juan LaFonta and Vote! Original New Orleans Sno-ball and members of the community come out for shooting of new commercial Smoothee” people are gathered on for Juan LaFonta. Elysian Fields Avenue in Gentilly and is shooting a scene for his new part, “In this commercial I wanted treating themselves to Sno-balls, commercial with Bounce Artist, Au- to include the members of the entire Orleans Civil District Court Seat with its shaved ice and flavored thor and Reality Show Star Big Freed- community .” Continuing he says, “I syrup, that is a delight and is an es- ia . This is a follow-up to his first com- am happy that I have been able to sential part of cooling off from the mercial, with its infectious bounce serve my City in so many ways and Voting is April 29, 2017. heat in the Crescent City during the beat and the lines ‘He fight, he don’t I look forward to doing even more warmest months of the year . play, Juan LaFonta will handle yo and I am especially committed to our But what is also happening on this case .’ Since its initial airing, it has young people and inspiring the next Let Your Voice Be Heard day is that Juan LaFonta is giving gone viral and is the talk of New Or- generation to lead our City and also away 100 free sno-balls and t-shirts leans and beyond . In this commercial know that it’s important for them to with various parts of town on them he’s invited the community to take give back .” Page 6 April 22 - April 28, 2017 FashionData Zone & Style www.ladatanews.com

The Curly Corner Best Natural Hairstyles for Summer Festivals and Events

Destiny Johnson Natural Hair Columnist

Summer is right around the corner and this means that it’s time to relax, enjoy the beautiful weather and maybe attend a sum- mer event such as a music festival . The Wash and Go tends to be the go to coif- fure for most naturals but that isn’t the only 3 4 trendy style that you might want to twist your curls into this summer . Here are 5 natural hair styles that you may want to try right now! 1 . Chunky Box Braids – This simple spin on the classic box braids protects your hair for the moment while keeping your curls out of your face to enjoy the mid-July sun . They don’t require as much time to install which can be a plus if you’re short on sum- mer free time . 2 . Chunky Marley Twists – Marley twists can be worn with your own or synthetic hair . You can install 10 to 12 twists in your hair to get the “Island-carefree” look with- out having to sit with a hairstylist for hours . 3 . Space Buns – These are your every- day buns that are instead placed at the top of your head on two sides . Think Mickey Mouse ears with your own hair . You can also add synthetic hair to them to create a fuller look . 4 . The Bunhawk – This funky style re- 1 5 quires you to part your hair in three sections starting from the back, towards the middle and then the front . Each bun goes on the 1. Chunky Box Braids: photo credit: top of your head imitating a Mohawk . This un-ruly.com 2. Chunky Marley Twist: is the perfect style for any natural wanting photo credit: dabaaafricanhairbraiding. to make a statement at any summer event . com 3. Space Buns: photo credit: 5 . The Sleek Pony – This simple style can naturalhairmag.com The Bun Hawk: be worn anywhere especially for elegant 4. or nighttime affairs . All you need is some photo credit: insatgram.com @ ms_ of your favorite gel, a rubber band, and a leon 5. The Sleek Pony: photo credit: phony pony that can be added for more flair shorthaircutsforblackwomen.com and fullness .

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Delaney’s Armoire How to Survive Jazz Fest Fashionably

Delaney George Columnist

While the highly anticipated six-day music festival—Jazz Fest—is around the corner, full of food, music, and cul- tural fun, some will need to prepare for the worst that can happen fashionably . Here are a few things you should be considering before stepping out for Jazz Fest this year . Shoes: It’s no secret that Jazz Fest can get a bit muddy, but it doesn’t mean you have to throw on your plumber boots with your boho sun dress . Rain boots come in all different shapes and colors now, and can be paired with any of your festival favorites . Be sure to pack or wear a pair to stay prepared . Hair: No matter the texture or style, if the rain breaks out at Jazz Fest, a fash- ionable head wrap is sure to save the day . Head wraps range in a wide variety Head wraps Fanny packs and backpacks Rain boots. of prints and fabrics . One to make your outfit or completely match it won’t be tival . The most accessible and fashion music in a crowd or waiting in line for For more tips on what you may need hard to find . forward bag you can bring to Jazz Fest your New Orleans delicacy, fanny packs before heading out to Jazz Fest 2017 Bags: We all love our totes, and large this year are fanny packs or mini back and backpacks are a safe, convenient, email Delinkey@yahoo .com or visit @ designer bags but it’s no place for a fes- packs . Weather you’re jamming to the fashionable way to enjoy the festival . Delannii on Instagram .

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Remember the Chibok Girls

Congresswoman Frederica S. last October, are still the most com- As a mother, a former educator, Wilson (D-Fla.) pelling symbols of the Boko Haram and indeed, a human being, I have insurgency, but we must never for- felt heartbroken, shocked and an- On Thursday, April 14, 2017, the get that the group has committed gered by the daily horrors our West world marked three years since increasingly heinous acts in the African sisters and brothers have Boko Haram terrorists burst into past three years from which innu- been forced to endure . The actions dormitory rooms at the Govern- merable victims may never recover . of the world’s most deadly terrorist ment Secondary School in the Let me count the ways . group have also emboldened me to northern Nigerian town of Chibok More than 2 .6 million people are use my voice and every resource and kidnapped nearly 300 girls sim- currently displaced across Nige- available in the fight to ensure that ply because they dared to get an ria and its neighbor nations in the the Chibok girls are not forgotten education . In the days leading up to Lake Chad region, and Nigeria is and to help eradicate Boko Ha- this date, there will likely be plenty in the process of building a com- ram and repair the damage it has of headlines devoted to the Chibok prehensive orphanage to house ap- caused . girls, as these now young women proximately 8,000 children who’ve I have traveled twice to Nigeria to are famously known . This happens been separated from their parents . meet with victims’ families and gov- each time we reach yet another At least one million children have ernment officials and brought the sad milestone: 500 days, one year, been forced out of school . Millions #BringBackOurGirls movement to two years, 1000 days, and count- more Africans are at risk of starving the United States . Each week that ing . Soon after, however, the news to death and countless men, women Congress is in session, lawmakers reports will fade and this ongoing and children all of ages, both Chris- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) says that the terrorist from both sides of the aisle par- tragedy will slip once more to the tians and Muslims, have been kid- group Boko Hiram may be down, but it is far from out. ticipate in a “Wear Something Red backburner . napped, tortured, and/or killed . Wednesday” social media campaign The 195 Chibok girls who haven’t It gets worse . In addition to en- and domestic slavery, the insur- Haram has pledged allegiance, has that helps maintain pressure on the been able to escape their captives gaging in the human trafficking of gents also use children as suicide expressed concern that the group Commentary, Continued or were not among the 21 released women, forcing them into sexual bombers . Even ISIS, to whom Boko goes too far . on page 9.

I Won’t Be Silenced by the Solar Industry

that some bad actors in the indus- to protect minority consumers . I sel about this?” who is Hispanic, and Reps . Emman- try were misleading consumers . I decided to move on and continue I believe that Mr . Schmidt’s sug- uel Cleaver of Missouri and Bennie focused on three aspects that wor- writing about the other issues im- gestion that I speak with SEIA’s Thompson of Mississippi, who are ried me: First, that new customers portant to me . general counsel, Tom Kimbis, is African Americans . may be unaware that the panels However, in the last few weeks, I an attempt to assert that my com- At the end of the letter sent by can cost upwards of $15,000 and have become a target of an intimida- ment about “targeting communities those Congressmen, they stated can generate an additional lien tion campaign led by SEIA . Specifi- of color” could be libelous . If SEIA that the high-pressure sales tactics against their home, making it cally, a gentleman named Michael wanted to provide me with facts to used by bad actors in the rooftop Julianne Malveaux harder to sell . Second, rooftop Schmidt, a Senior Vice President at change my mind, why couldn’t Mr . solar industry are often targeted NNPA Columnist solar salespeople often tell cus- Crosscut Strategies, who claims to Schmidt provide me with that infor- towards the least sophisticated tomers that they will save a lot of be an agent of SEIA, has repeatedly mation, or connect me with SEIA’s consumers . Therefore, the matter money on their utility bill, which called and emailed me and my staff . communications or policy experts? is a “particular concern for minor- As a journalist and political is not always true . Third, sales- In one call, he even asked a staff The suggestion that I speak with ity communities in our districts and commentator, who covers issues people engaging in high-pressure member why I had not responded SEIA’s in-house attorney was de- around the nation .” That is where I important to the African- Ameri- tactics often do so in the hope that to him, as if I was afraid to respond . signed to intimidate . got the line in my piece that SEIA can community and other margin- a customer will sign a contract In his correspondence to a Be assured, I take this threat seri- seems to be so upset about . alized communities, I have taken before they understand all of the woman in my office, Mr . Schmidt ously . I believe I did nothing wrong, If Abigail Ross Harper, the head on powerful forces over the years . complexities of a long-term finan- states that I wrote, “that solar com- but I do not have millions of dollars of SEIA, or anyone at the associa- I have provided a voice for under- cial agreement . panies are targeting communities to defend myself . SEIA represents tion has an issue with what I said represented communities and en- About a week later, the Solar En- of color .” Mr . Schmidt went on to companies like Tesla that are worth in my piece, then they should have gaged both the private and public ergy Industries Association (SEIA), write that: “The SEIA team finds billions of dollars . It wouldn’t be a reached out to me and asked to sector and I always strive to be which represents the rooftop so- this abhorrent and they wanted to fair fight . speak . I would have agreed and had accurate and respectful . After all, lar industry in Washington, D .C ., follow up with her about what she I want to be clear: I wrote the an open mind . But the fact that they how can I demand civility and fair- wrote a response to my commen- knows, since the column didn’t pro- rooftop solar piece based on re- decided to try and use a hired gun ness from others if I don’t practice tary . I didn’t fully agree with SEIA, vide details . SEIA takes this issue cent correspondence sent by three to try and intimidate me and my it myself? but I respected their right to voice and consumer protection generally Democrats in the Congress to the staff only makes me believe that Earlier this year, I wrote a com- their opinion . I saw their response very seriously . Would it be possible Consumer Financial Protection Bu- my original piece—that the rooftop mentary about the rooftop solar and was hopeful that going forward to arrange a quick call between Dr . reau (CFPB) . The letter was read solar industry does not respect mi- business, and expressed concerns the industry would take more steps Malveaux and SEIA’s general coun- by Rep . Henry Cuellar of Texas, norities—was sadly all too accurate . www.ladatanews.com Dollars & Sense April 22 - April 28, 2017 Page 9 Wells Fargo Bank Just Got Downgraded

Dr. John E. Warren plained away as a handful of rogue Southern District of New York said San Diego Voice and tellers working on their own to de- that Wells Fargo took advantage of Viewpoint/NNPA Member fraud customers . the FHA mortgage insurance pro- In recent years, Wells Fargo has gram, that was designed to help Following a series of high profile also received fines for misconduct millions of Americans realize the lawsuits and allegations of miscon- in their mortgage lending division . dream of home ownership, and duct, the embattled Wells Fargo On April 8, 2016, the U .S . De- wrote thousands and thousands of Bank just suffered another loss in partment of Justice issued a press faulty loans . the form of a rating downgrade . release citing Wells Fargo’s agree- “Driven to maximize profits, Late last month, the Office of the ment to pay $1 .2 billion for improp- Wells Fargo employed shoddy un- Comptroller of the Currency down- er mortgage lending practices . derwriting practices to drive up graded Wells Fargo’s rating from According to the press release, loan volume, at the expense of loan an “Outstanding” to a “Needs to Im- Wells Fargo, “admitted, acknowl- quality,” Bharara said in the Justice prove” rating . edged and accepted responsibility Department’s statement . The Office of the Comptroller for, among other things, certifying Bharara continued: “Even of the Currency is an independent to the Department of Housing and though Wells Fargo identified government agency within the Urban Development (HUD), during through internal quality assurance U .S . Treasury Department that su- Late last month, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency down- the period from May 2001 through reviews thousands of problematic graded Wells Fargo’s rating from an “Outstanding” to a “Needs to pervises all banks and federal sav- Improve” rating. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) December 2008, that certain resi- loans, the bank decided not to re- ings associations . The downgrade dential home mortgage loans were port them to HUD . As a result, comes on the heels of an agree- the bank’s problems go . due to not meeting their sales quo- eligible for FHA insurance when in while Wells Fargo enjoyed huge ment by Wells Fargo Bank to pay According to a September 2016 tas,” CNNMoney reported . fact they were not, resulting in the profits from its FHA loan business, $110 million to settle a class action article by CNNMoney, “six for- Another federal class action in- Government having to pay FHA in- the government was left holding suit involving customers, who dis- mer Wells Fargo employees filed a volving the beleaguered bank, al- surance claims when some of those the bag when the bad loans went covered that the bank opened fake class action lawsuit in federal court leged that Wells Fargo violated the loans defaulted .” bust .” accounts in their names . against the bank seeking $7 .2 bil- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform The settlement was approved MSN Money reported that The amount might seem small lion or more for workers who were and Consumer Protection Act and by the U .S . District Court for the “shares of Wells Fargo gained only compared to the revelation last Sep- fired or demoted after refusing to a section of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Southern District of New York on 2 .9 percent in the last two years, tember that the bank had opened open fake accounts .” that prohibits retaliation against April 8, 2016 . significantly underperforming” the over two million fake accounts in CNNMoney article continued: whistleblowers . That lawsuit also In the Justice Department’s 22 .8 percent growth expected by customers’ names without their “The federal class action suit ac- alleged that the bank violated the press release about Wells Fargo’s some analysts . permission . cuses Wells Fargo of orchestrating overtime provisions of the Fair La- $1 .2 billion settlement, then-HUD According to MSN Money, “the In September 2016, Wells Fargo a ‘fraudulent scheme’ to boost its bor Standards Act covering hours Secretary Julián Castro said that primary reason for this underper- agreed to pay $185 million in fines stock price that forced employees of work . These lawsuits paint a the Obama Administration was formance is the substantial plunge and penalties and to refund custom- to ‘choose between keeping their far different picture than the one committed to holding lenders ac- in shares following the September ers $5 million . jobs and opening unauthorized ac- Wells Fargo offered when it fired countable for their lending prac- lawsuit settlement .” The latest settlement covers at counts .’” more than 5,000 employees, after tices . The San Diego Voice and View- least 10 other lawsuits . Some of the legal allegations aris- the bank’s own investigation into “The $1 .2 billion settlement with point is a member publication of “These payouts are on top of the ing from the case include: wrongful the fake accounts . The mass fir- Wells Fargo is the largest recovery the National Newspaper Publish- $3 .2 million Wells Fargo has paid to termination, violations involving the ings suggested that the employ- for loan origination violations in ers Association . Learn more about customers on over 130,000 poten- California labor code, and failure to ees who were terminated, opened FHA’s history,” said Castro . “Yet, becoming a member at www .nnpa . tially unauthorized accounts or ser- pay wages and other charges . the fake bank accounts on their this monetary figure can never org . vices,” CNNMoney reported . “That “The suit represents California own and without the bank’s knowl- truly make up for the countless Dr . John E . Warren is the pub- works out to a refund of roughly employees who worked at Wells edge or participation . The class ac- families that lost homes as a result lisher of the San Diego Voice and $25 per account .” Fargo in the past 10 years or who tion lawsuits involving former bank of poor lending practices .” Viewpoint and a contributing writer The closer one looks at Wells continue to work there and were employees shed light on a shadowy In the same press release, then- for the NNPA Newswire specializ- Fargo’s practices, the further back fired, demoted or forced to resign pattern of practices that can’t be ex- U .S . Attorney Preet Bharara for the ing in intergovernmental affairs .

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Nigerian government to keep work- port to counter the regional threat terrorist group may be down, it is self why any of this should matter to African and African-American lives ing to negotiate the release of the the terrorists pose . far from out . African Americans who are fighting lost go ignored . remaining Chibok girls and pull out In a telephone conversation be- On June 12 we will mark another their own battles to close the eco- Congresswoman Frederica S . all stops to defeat Boko Haram . tween President Donald J . Trump milestone in this terrible saga . That nomic and opportunity gaps that Wilson is a member of the Congres- On December 14, 2016, Presi- and Nigerian President Muham- is the day the State and Defense de- still exist here at home and to ex- sional Black Caucus and represents dent Barack Obama signed into madu Buhari in February, the two partments’ five-year plan is due . It ercise fundamental rights like the parts of Northern Miami-Dade and law legislation that Senator Susan leaders pledged “to continue close also is the deadline for the director right to vote . Some of you may have Southeast Broward counties . She Collins (R-Maine) and I sponsored coordination and cooperation in the of National Intelligence to assess never even heard of the Chibok serves on the House Education that directs the U .S . secretaries of fight against terrorism in Nigeria,” the willingness and capability of girls . But if we don’t, who will? If we and the Workforce Committee and State and Defense to jointly develop according to a readout from the Nigeria and its regional partners to don’t teach the world to acknowl- the House Transportation and In- a five-year strategy to aid the Nige- White House . Secretary of State implement the strategies outlined . edge that Black lives matter across frastructure Committee . To learn rian government, the Multinational Rex Tillerson also has reportedly We must use our collective voice to the globe, who will? Until then, it more about Congresswoman Wil- Joint Task Force created to com- praised the Multinational Joint Task ensure they don’t miss this urgent will continue to cry for victims of son’s work in Congress, please visit bat Boko Haram, and international Force’s efforts to defeat Boko Ha- deadline . terrorism in European nations, the her Facebook and Twitter pages partners who’ve offered their sup- ram a “success story,” but while the By now you may be asking your- Middle East and even Russia, while and congressional website . Page 10 April 22 - April 28, 2017 Film Review www.ladatanews.com Chasing Trane The John Coltrane Documentary

Dwight Brown knew his genius and appreciated Japan and showed a deep compas- NNPA Newswire Film Critic the sounds he made in his later sion for the country, its people and years . To understand how Coltrane the suffering they endured during “My music is the spiritual ex- got to that musically intense space, and after the atomic bombing of Na- pression of what I am…I want to you have to see Coltrane and his gasaki . Fuji spent a lifetime, as he be the force that is truly for good .” music evolve, and that’s where this says, “Chasing Trane .” It was a while before the legend- enlightening non-fiction film is very With all the interviews—from ary jazz musician and saxophonist helpful . Coltrane’s children, intellectuals John Coltrane got to a place where Writer/director John Scheinfeld like Cornel West, musicians like he could articulate his mantra that is most known for his investigative Sonny Rollins and Carlos Santana clearly . documentary “The U .S . vs . John and dignitaries like former Presi- The legacy Coltrane left behind Lennon .” He has experience dig- dent Bill Clinton—you almost don’t is a bit more cryptic than that of ging out the facts and creating a notice that there are no live inter- Miles Davis or Charlie Parker . body of work that exhibits his find- views with Coltrane himself; just More of his devotees are hard-core ings . Scheinfeld assembles a very photos and glimpses of him play- jazz aficionados than casual music impressive roster of family, friends ing with his band . That’s because listeners . Chiefly because his last and fellow musicians whose recol- he only did print interviews, and bodies of work and musical style, lections pull together the chapters those precious words are voiced “Free Jazz,” were so cacophonous, of Coltrane’s bio . Born in North Carolina in 1926, Coltrane proved to be a talented jazz on screen by Denzel Washington . musician. fast paced and not that easy on a Coltrane’s stepdaughter Antonia In a strong, illuminating manner, regular set of ears that might in- Andrews recalls a night when her Washington’s voice and deliberate terpret his art form as screeching dad walked all the way home from a cadence take you within Coltrane’s noises . Though, hard-core jazz fans gig so he wouldn’t spend money on soul and thought process . Scheinfeld uses cutouts, col- lages and montages to liven up the screen . The reminiscing by the in- terviewees is provocative and vivid . Photographs from the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s make you feel like you are leafing through someone’s fam- “Like Magic We’ll ily album . What’s on view looks like Abra‐Ca‐Da‐Bra a fine PBS documentary or educa- GetBail Bonds You Out” tional film . It misses the mark as a major theatrical jazz documentary Federal Court ANYWHERE like “I Called Him Morgan .” But, within its own specific genre, this Criminal Court ANY TIME film is illuminating . Born in North Carolina in 1926, John Coltrane was lucky to be part Municipal Court ANY PLACE of a tight loving family with strong father figures . He was unlucky Traffic Court at age 12, when he lost his father, uncle and two grandfathers in the space of just two years . Needing an income, his mother moved him to Philadelphia, where she could find work . She made enough money to SERVING the New Orleans Area & afford music lessons for her son Beyond for 15 years who had learned to master the saxo- Saxophonist John Coltrane is the subject of “Chasing Trane: The John phone . Coltrane’s talent blossomed The competent and very capable agents Coltrane Documentary.” (Meteor 17) and seemed to reach another level when he met and was influenced by at Abra ‐Ca‐Da‐Bra Bail Bonds will be carfare . He wanted to buy her a pair but John begged for his job back, the double-timing, rapid-fire play- there to get your friends and love ones of shoes and every penny counted . and got it . ing of Charlie Parker (1945) . It was This was a sign of his love and car- Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka is the #1 a style that he would incorporate out of JAIL. For all your Bail Bonding ing that she never forgot . She also collector of Coltrane memorabilia into his own . needs Call us FIRST. We are discrete recalls the night he left her mom in the world . His love and obsession Subsequent gigs with Dizzie Gil- and her . Both moments bring tears for the musician started in high lespie’s band (1949-51) and Miles and we keep your business where it to her eyes . school when he heard Coltrane on Davis’ band (1955-57) brought Col- Jimmy Heath, a good friend and the radio . It was a revelation . He trane further along his own road . should be, with YOU. fellow saxophonist, remembers the went on a lifelong quest to collect That progress was hindered by an night Dizzie Gillespie caught John every record he could find and oth- addiction to heroin, which he man- Phone us at 504‐376‐4060 “We will and him in a basement doing hero- er mementos . His love for the man aged to kick on his own . As Carlos come to YOU” in . Both got kicked out of the band, grew more when Coltrane toured in Santana said, “Thank god . He al- Visit www.ladatanews.com for more... www.ladatanews.com National News April 22 - April 28, 2017 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to The Black Press Shows Resilience place your classified ad.

of the Black Community Job Opportunity Freelance Stacy M. Brown dents and the public . Writers NNPA Newswire Contributor “While some think that the Wanted Black Press is no longer needed, For 190 years, the Black Press they need only to look at the news- Data News Weekly, “The has chronicled the spirit and resil- rooms of the mainstream press— People’s Paper, is looking for freelence writers to ience of the African-American com- newspaper and television—and join our team print and munity . see that when pressured after the digital team. We want “You can see it in the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, they hired to hear from you if you process that we have [developed] more Blacks,” in the past than they are a working journalist, or an aspiring journalist in documenting our history—we do now said Dorothy Leavell, the who has 2 years or more are marvelously resilient by nature, outspoken publisher of the award- of newspaper or PR we are street fighters, guerilla fight- winning Crusader newspapers in writing experience. We ers and resilience defines us,” said the Chicago area . need writers who can NNPA Foundation Board Chair- Leavell continued: “And, most cover New Orleans news stories, ranging from man Al McFarland . said the Black Press wasn’t needed . local high school sports, The National Newspaper Pub- While they were employed, the community events, City lishers Association (NNPA), a Black reporters were not given Hall and entertainment. trade group of more than 200 the freedom to report stories as Experience in print is necessary, experience in Black-owned media companies in they existed, often White editors digital and social media the United States, also known as changed the story with headlines are encouraged. the voice of the Black community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, the President and CEO of the NNPA, said that that fit their perspective, not the es- has been the repository of Black the “NNPA continues to represent the resilient, trustworthy tradition sence of the story, if some of them Compensation is history for generations, capturing of the Black Press that is indispensable to Black America.” This photo recognized their stories as submit- was taken during a 2016 Black Press Week in Washington, D.C competitive and great that spirit and resilience through ted, it was rare .” story ideas will be compelling journalism and stirring for his vision to start the publication community—including newspa- Leavell said that when Black re- appreciated. images . and our motto, which is, ‘A people pers, radio stations, magazines and porters were making good salaries Dr . Benjamin F . Chavis, the pres- without a voice cannot be heard .’” websites— are working together at mainstream media outlets, they If you are interested, please email your resume ident and CEO of the NNPA, said The venerable, award-winning to ensure that critical information mostly remained silent . Many now and 3 writing samples to: that the strength of the Black Press publication was born out of the re- reaches the masses . want to speak up as their numbers terrybjones@bellsouth. has been widely demonstrated fusal of the White-owned majority “There are many stories about are dwindling . Many have left pre- net and datanewseditor@ through decades of change . Atlanta media to give fair and cred- Black people both domestic and dominately White newsrooms and bellsouth.net. “Since 1827, the Black Press in ible coverage to the burgeoning international that the mainstream returned home to the Black Press, America has been on the frontline Civil Rights Movement, the Voice media ignores or underplays,” Per- added Leavell . of publishing in the interests of states on its website . ry said . “The Black Press cannot “The Black Press is driven by We can’t wait to freedom and justice,” Chavis said . “Our motto is still prevalent to- afford to be silent or not be certain a purpose and a mission to tell hear from you! “Today, the NNPA continues to day,” Ware said . “We’ve got to re- to get the word out about them, the truth and to stand up to those represent the resilient, trustworthy cord our history; if we don’t, they whether it’s voter suppression or who would rob humanity of its full- tradition of the Black Press that is will .” police misconduct and brutality .” ness,” McFarland said . “We stand indispensable to Black America .” As the media industry contin- In 1973, Howard University, a his- to call attention to the truth of our Janice Ware, the publisher of the ues to evolve, driven by advances torically Black institution in Wash- existence and to the commitment of “Atlanta Voice,” which was founded in technology, Black newspaper ington, D .C ., collaborated with the freedom and liberation . Our spirit is in 1966 by Ed Clayton and J . Low- publishers balance “click-bait” and NNPA, to establish the Black Press underlying in our newspapers; we ell Ware, said that like other NNPA quick-read content with longer, in- Archives at the school’s Moorland- are resilient and we no longer have member newspapers, the Voice had depth news articles . Spingarn Research Center . to see ourselves through the lenses This space can be a defined vision and mission . Rosetta Perry, publisher of the The archives also include a gal- of Europeans .” “[The Atlanta Voice] has been “Tennessee Tribune” in Nashville, lery of distinguished newspaper McFarland added, “There’s a the vehicle that has allowed the im- said that even though millennials publishers and historical records new narrative that says we have portant information [affecting Af- aren’t reading traditional newspa- related to the Black Press . Black been winning and we are winning .” yours for only $80 rican-Americans] to be captured,” pers as much as past generations, newspapers are also collected and Ware said . “I celebrate my father news organizations in the Black preserved there for scholars, stu-

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