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LOCAL LOCAL BLACK HISTORY SPORTS Men in the AME Church 4 W.L. Jones Memorial 6 The Cosby Show 7 Jason Campbell Shocked By Sanchez Talk 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 35 APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 3rd Annual Caregiver’s Black Newspapers Conference Cares For The Caregivers Omitted From Stimulus Package

Participants learn from fitness experts

BY BLANCHE L. GANEY She shared stories about the EDITOR experience. “I learned to be patient but not to let my ST. PETERSBURG – The mother’s anger bring me Midtown Health Council down,” she shared. “As under the leadership of difficult as things got I would Carolyn Swanson, held the 3rd not trade the experience of annual caregiver’s conference caring for my mother for at the The Hospice of the anything. I learned some Florida Suncoast Center. The things about myself and my council’s mission is to mother that I did not know. empower the community to The experience deepened our improve their health and relationship.” quality of life utilizing all Regardless of how fulfill- resources and skills available. ing it is to care for someone Photograph courtesy of NNPA The conference organizers you love, Gilbert encouraged Ethel Johnson, Publisher of The Weekly Challenger invited spiritual leaders, fitness the attendees to deal with the John B. Smith Sr., NNPA Chair and Publisher of The Atlanta Inquirer experts and medical enthusi- crisis of care giving one day at asts to talk about ways to a time so not to become over- BY CASH MICHAELS newspapers in this flailing serviced by the black media, as proven outreach mechanism of maintain health while concen- whelmed and to routinely take SPECIAL TO THE economy. well as how they are to access NNPA’s more than 200 black trating on caring for others a break when needed. “You’ll NNPA FROM THE “While we publishers the myriad of opportunities,” owned newspapers to educate People are living longer and be surprised to learn there are WILMINGTON JOURNAL wholeheartedly applaud the NNPA Board Chairman John B. those in need on how to take some require long term care. others who can care for your president’s efforts of making Smith, Sr. wrote in an April 23 advantage of the money flowing The care of these people often loved one as well as you can,” RALEIGH, N.C. (NNPA) - certain economically devastated letter to White House Chief into their communities, Chairman falls on loved ones. she said smiling. Black publishers of the National communities of color able to of Staff Rahm Emmanuel; Smith, publisher of the Atlanta Susan Gilbert, Women’s The Midtown Health Newspaper Publishing Association benefit from the billions of President Obama’s Special Inquirer, added that the omission Health Officer at the Pinellas Council, which is funded by (NNPA) are concerned that dollars within the stimulus Advisor Valerie Jarrett, and U.S. of the Black Press from the County Health Department, the Allegany Franciscan there is nothing “designed” in package, it is unclear whether Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), American Recovery and was one of many in attendance President Barack Obama’s $787 any of the money has been chair of the Congressional Black who either was caring for a CAREGIVER billion stimulus package to do earmarked to otherwise help Caucus. sick relative or had done so. NNPA business with struggling black educate the very communities With opportunities to use the continued on pg. 5 continued on pg. 9 Lakewood Elementary School Presents Edible Peace Patch To The Community

Opinion...... 2 BY BLANCHE L. GANEY they had never seen vegetables EDITOR grown from seed and that he was even more amazed to learn Community News ...3, 4, 5, 6 ST. PETERSBURG – Ms. some of the Eckerd students had Davis’ fifth grade class of not experienced plants growing Church News ...... 6 Lakewood Elementary, under from seed. the direction of Prof. Kent Not only did the children Curtis of Eckerd College, get to see things grow but they Black History ...... 7 presented a program showing helped in the entire process. off the bountiful harvest from The Eckerd college students Entertainment ...... 7 the garden they planted, cared who were earning college for and nurtured. credits and or life credits built The “Edible Peace Patch” and prepared the garden. They Sports...... 8 garden that was named by the built the green house, started the children was the brain child of compost heap and built the pens Prof. Curtis, who has two used to plant the vegetables. State News ...... 9 children that attend Lakewood. The Lakewood students eagerly “Food is about community stepped up when it was time to National News...... 9 and we can’t do community plant the seeds and care for the right if we don’t do food right,” plants. A family admires the garden while an said Prof. Curtis. Eckerd College student (foreground tends to a plant) Church Directory .....10, 11 Prof. Curtis said he was (l-r) Kori 11 years old, Larres Davis mother of all three, LAKEWOOD Ryan 13 years old and 7 year old Kelci. amazed to learn how many Lakewood students admitted continued on pg. 3

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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best Raising The Stakes lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the BY JAMES CLINGMAN comes to economics, and you to race conference boycotts by the have always been at risk, but that’s Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief NNPA COLUMNIST know what that means: The big president, from Iraq to even more evident now. All the that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. dog eats first and the big dog eats Afghanistan, from North Korea to guns and ammo are certainly not In case you haven’t the most. Iran, from paying homage to the for target practice and deer noticed, the level of hateful As Nelson Rivers of the Queen of England to currying hunting. language against black people has National NAACP says, “We need favor with the Potentates of All the assault rifles are escalated during the past couple of a big dog, but to have a big dog we Turkey, from bowing to the Saudi probably not to kill invading months. have to feed the dog we have.” King to bowing down to the Prime Chinese, Russians, Venezuelans, Also, purchases of guns and That’s exactly what’s happening in Minister of Israel, from the good Cubans, Iranians, or North ammunition have increased expo- our economy. The big dogs are old days to the New World Order, Koreans. Maybe it’s those nentially during that same period. being fed while the rest of us look from the dollar to the euro to the fearsome Haitians the NRA crowd Talk show hosts are taking more on salivating with envy. Banks are Amero. We have seen it all in just is worried about. liberties with their acid-tongued, being bailed out. Automobile 60 days. As the unemployment rate venom-laced, political, rhetoric, companies are being rescued from The most significant escalates, watch for responsive The Weekly Challenger and we are seeing more heinous the brink of disaster. symbolism was that of the young acts of violence. As the talk-show acts of violence across this nation War financiers are still busy man from Somalia who was hosts arouse the fears of the is distributed everyday. making money. Politicians are fat brought to the U.S. for his role as a “American people,” watch for acts Both symbolically and sub- and happy with their cushy salaries “pirate.” A teenager, between 16- of violence against the easiest in the following cities: stantively, images of what is yet to and pension plans. College 18 years of age, having voluntarily targets of them all: black people. 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Regina Jeffries visits the garden with her grandson fifth grader Austin Jeffries

Last year's Seven x 7 Prayer for Peace drew nearly echoed those thoughts, “I had and friends for a feast. The 2,000 saints and citizens who filled Gibbs High Stadium with praise LAKEWOOD no idea this garden would spark Eckerd College students who continued from front page the interest that it has or that we prepared some of the meals Next Thursday, May 7, the Church to make two major first showed its public face last would harvest as many vegeta- served up the delicious fare and “The enthusiasm, interest group called Seven x 7 will host decisions. Decision number one May for the 1st annual Prayer bles as we have.” According to proudly shared with those in and excitement filled the school its Second Annual Prayer for – Seven x 7 would indeed host a for Peace that filled Gibbs High Young the science teacher of line for the food that almost as all of the students got Peace in South St. Petersburg at second annual prayer com- School Football Stadium. That this Medical Science and every dish on the table had involved with the garden right Campbell Park James Oliver memorating the National Day was followed by street-level Wellness magnum school, has something from the peace down to the kindergarten class. Field. Gate opens at 6 p.m. of Prayer, held every year in evangelism that touched over incorporated nutrition and garden in it. Larres Davis, mother of Praise and worship begins at hundreds of locations through- 2,000 households in Bartlett health into the classroom There were a few in the food three and special education 6:30 p.m., and community- out the country on the first Park and Childs Park over the alongside the cultivating and line who made it known their teacher at Lakewood visited the wide prayer begins at 7 sharp. Thursday in May. summer. Seven x 7 then held a harvesting of the garden. dislikes for certain vegetables garden often. “I am amazed to “Now more than ever, the Decision number two – massive revival in September, On Thursday the little patch and others who wanted to make see how much the plants have community is hungry for Seven x 7 would convene a that united over 49 churches to of land on the southwest corner sure their parents knew the grown in 2 weeks,” she said prayer, positivity and peace,” Pastors Only Retreat May 31 hold simultaneous tent revivals of Lakewood elementary on the potato salad was made with marveling at the garden. “I just says the Rev. Louis Murphy, Sr. and June 1 of this year, to give in seven sectors of the City. south side of St. Petersburg did potatoes from the garden. think this garden has the of Mt Zion Progressive. “With clergy a “time out” to refresh, This year, the group will go bring a segment of the The garden can be seen potential to bring this so many of us mourning the relax and build relationships. deeper into the planning process community together as the from the street and many slow community together.” tragic death of Paris Whitehead- Pastor Frank Peterman, Jr. to develop a sustained plan for school cafeteria filled with down as they drive by to enjoy Principal, Kathleen Young Hamilton, now is the time to commented at the meeting, “If evangelizing the community. parents, grandparents, siblings the “edible peace patch.” humble ourselves in prayer and we as the heads and Pastors of For more information about continue the journey to uniting the body of Christ cannot unite, the May 7 prayer, or to our community.” what do we expect the people to volunteer as an evangelist, He and 25 fellow clergy suffer?” usher, or prayer warrior at the met two weeks ago at Rock of The Seven x 7 group was event, visit www.sevenx7.com Jesus Missionary Baptist formed in January of 2008 and or call 727-894-4311 x 807.

Library Invites Public To May 11 Annual Spaghetti Dinner

ST. PETERSBURG - special story at 6:00 p.m. in the become a tradition in the Celebrate Children’s Book library’s community room. community as a highlight of Week with Mayor Rick Baker Then the crowd will parade Children’s Book Week and is a at the St. Petersburg Public next door to the Enoch Davis great opportunity for children Library Annual Children’s Center where they will be and parents to share a reading Book Week Spaghetti Dinner served a free spaghetti dinner. experience. For reservations, at the Johnson Branch Library, Each child who attends will please call the Johnson Branch 1059 18th Ave. S., Monday, receive a free book. Library at 893-7113 by 6 p.m. May 11. The St. Petersburg Public May 9. Adults must be accom- Mayor Baker will read a Library Spaghetti Dinner has panied by a child.

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ST. PETERSBURG - The event continues to bring available to them through the OUT ABOUT Weed and Seed 13th Annual together community residents, city, social services, health & Family Fun Day Festival will police, social service agencies care, and the faith community. W/STEVE be held Saturday, May 2, from and organizations, churches, It is an ideal event to market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the James neighborhood associations, services that are needed and B. Sanderlin Family Service city officials, health care available in the community. Center, located at 2335 22nd providers, friends and family Services include free screening Ave. S. There will be enter- for a day of positive interac- for bone marrow, blood tainment, give aways, medical tion, sharing and uniting at no pressure checks, diabetes, and There Is A Place For Men screenings, agency presenta- cost to the community, in a for cholesterol. tions, inflatable games, music, drug- and crime-free venue,” The event is co-sponsored food and ice cream. Some of said Deputy Mayor for by the United States Attorney’s In The African Methodist the featured performers are the Midtown Economic Office for the Middle District Original Florida Spiritualairs Development, Goliath J. of Florida, the St. Petersburg Episcopal Church & the Mighty Sons of Zion, Davis, III. Police Department, the James ELOOP entertainment, Ella Jet The festival provides an B. Sanderlin Center, and the TAMPA - In today’s Presiding Elder Henry E. and much more. avenue to educate residents City of St. Petersburg. society, men seem to become Green, Jr. the Connectional “This inter-generational about the valuable resources an accelerated dying breed, President for The SOA especially African-American Thursday evening. men. There is a group of men • “Hour of Power” with who are doing positive things invited guest New Buccaneers Many Boomers Forced To and have been gathering for the Head Coach Raheem Morris on past 7 years with great strength Friday morning. Change Retirement Plans and vigor. • Friday night witness cele- The Sons of Allen Men’s bration with the 11th Episcopal STATEPOINT - It’s not more working years. And Plan: A few years prior to Ministry of the 11th. District’s Presiding Prelate, exactly boom to bust, but when it comes to investing, the retirement create this plan. Episcopal District of the Bishop McKinley Young, many Americans nearing majority of aging Boomers Consider setting aside up to A.M.E. Church are excited and • Historic first every Male retirement are being forced to surveyed think the stock five years of your projected delighted to present their 8th Chorus Workshop and Conference Coordinator, revamp their retirement plans market is too risky for people income needs toward lower Annual SOA Retreat on May Rev. Ken Irby Commitment concert directed due to the economic downturn. their age. risk investments, such as 14-16 at Historic Allen Temple, by Gospel Musical Director and A new survey of Baby The goal for many is to fixed-income funds. This can A.M.E. Church in Ybor city. Promoter Steve Marshall. Boomers at the age of 60 rebuild retirement savings help protect money needed for The thematic thrust of the weekend retreat • Off the Chain, Brother-to-Brother, Sunrise reveals many now are hard hit by tough times. the first years of retirement, is Inheritance and you don’t want to miss the Bible Study on Saturday morning with Rev. planning to work longer and “Merely increasing enabling you to weather short- event that is open to all Christian Men of Faith. Kenny Irby. cut spending. savings and working longer term market downturns. The weekend will consist of Godly learning, • Fitness Day of Christian Competition: 3- Almost 75 percent have will not fill the gap for most * Don’t Bank Heavily On brotherly fellowship, spirited celebration and 0n-3, Hoop It Up Tournament plus Chess and reduced spending, with more Boomers approaching retire- Your Home: Many think their Christian competition. Conference Coordinator, Horseshoes. than half of affluent 60 year- ment,” said Bell. “Recent homes are worth more than Rev. Ken Irby said “It so powerful to see men of • Examine Our Legacy with George L. olds revamping their retire- stock market volatility has they are. Also, to realize its all ages come together to learn, love, and bond Williams II, 13th Disciple ment plans — double the many Boomers reconsidering value, you’ll have to move to a on common ground.” The event expects to day 250 men from number who reported making risk, but it’s critical to keep in lower cost home which will Activities at a glance are: across the state of Florida and Bahamas. changes a year ago, according mind that when you reduce require cash up front, plus • Leadership Workshop and Dinner led by, Information can be found at www.eedsoa.com. to the fourth annual national investment risk you also moving expenses. “Affluent Boomers at 60 reduce the upside potential to * Plan To Live Long: The Survey” by Bell Investment rebuild wealth. Boomers who average life expectancy is Advisors. choose to wait for a market approaching 90, so invest a “It is critical for investors recovery to decide when to portion of your portfolio in to realize there is no bailout reinvest will miss early gains.” long-term investments. 18th Annual package for retirement,” said According to the experts at For more information Jim Bell, founder and Bell, there are several smart about managing your invest- Alpha Scholarship president of Bell Investment money moves to consider: ments for retirement, visit Advisors. “The current * Determine How Much www.bellinvest.com. economic situation is a wake- You Need: One rule is to Interestingly, despite the Golf Tournament up call for investors at 60 to multiply your annual income radical changes many have a clear retirement plan needs in retirement by 20. 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Friendship Missionary Baptist as a demonstration of our strength. We are believers in Christ who are May 2 Walk To Church, 3300 31 St. S., St. Petersburg. The fallacy with such thinking is that reaching out to the world, preaching “One Lord, One Faith, One the premise asserting the association the gospel to the unsaved and teaching Baptism, One Church” between strength and numbers is a the saved to serve by demonstrating Defeat™ALS Day In Tampa “Unity Assures Strength” (Acts false one. The biblical text suggests the love of Christ. 2:1) “And when the day of Pentecost an alternative presupposition-that Weekly Activities TAMPA – Mayor Pam Iorio deteriorating state. There is no thousand people will attend the was fully come, they were all with where there is unity there is strength. Weekly Meditation on WRXB at has declared this Saturday, May cause and no cure for ALS. event with a goal to raise one accord in one place.” God’s goodness hath been good to 6:45 a.m. Tune in to hear Dr. John A. Much is said about strength in thee: Let never day nor night unhal- Evans, Sr. 2 to be Walk to Defeat ALS™ Amelia Lubrano, a strong $200,000. All proceeds from the terms of the emphasis we place on low’d pass, But still remember what Wednesday Noon Day Bible Day in Tampa. Advocates for ALS advocate and friend of the Walk to Defeat ALS™ support power and its relationship to the the Lord hath done. Study; 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; the deadly disease hope the mayor, asked the Mayor’s office The ALS Association Florida ability to get things done. Often we Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., God’s 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. proclamation will bring to make the proclamation. Chapter’s patient services and associate quantitative terms with anointed and appointed leader and the Visit www.fmbctheship.org. or power and strength, presupposing that entire Friendship MBC Family extends email to [email protected]. increased awareness of ALS, Lubrano has been involved in research to find a cure. where there are large numbers there is a cordial welcome to each of you. Join Phone: 727-906-8300. also known as Lou Gehrig’s fighting ALS since she lost her The event gives ALS strength. Because of this, there is a us for regular worship services Sunday Disease, and encourage people 34-year-old son to the disease in victims a reason to hope and has tendency to try and rally large crowds at 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. to get involved in a fundraising 2007. given the city of Tampa and its event that will make a differ- “Until this disease hit our leaders an opportunity to fight ence for those suffering with the family, I did not know how back against a disease that is Mt. Zion Progressive devastating illness. horrible it was,” Lubrano said. threatening to take the lives of Amyotrophic Lateral “I swore I would serve my son’s hundreds in the bay area. Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou memory by wiping out this “This proclamation is Missionary Baptist Church Gehrig’s Disease, progressively disease and helping The ALS important because it lets people “Impact the World by Equipping p.m. to midnight. Terry Brown, Mt. Calvary Freewill paralyzes its victims, attacking Association care for others with know that this disease is living Believers to Reach the Lost with the PASTOR APPRECIATION Baptist Church, Deland, FL; May 10, motor neurons in the brain and it. We do this to honor him and within our community, our city, Gospel of Jesus Christ” MONTH Pastor D.L. Powell, New Shiloh spinal cord. When the motor give some meaning to his and our state in much greater “FAST AND PRAY” May is “Pastor Appreciation Baptist Church, Miami; May 17, neurons die, a patient’s muscles death.” numbers than we realize,” Our Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Month” at Mt. Zion Progressive T.B.A; May 24, Pastor Lawrence E. waste away. Within two to five Amelia Lubrano serves as Lubrano said. under the leadership of Reverend MBC. We are extending an invitation Aker, III, Cornerstone Baptist Bobby Bailey, cordially invites the to the community to join us in the cel- Church, Brooklyn, NY; May 31, Dr. years, the patient is robbed of the volunteer chairperson for With the community’s help, community to join us for a special ebration and rejoicing as we also Gary L. Williams, Sr., First Baptist the ability to walk, speak, eat, The Tampa Walk to Defeat Lubrano hopes this proclama- evening of fasting, prayer, praise and honor our Pastor’s, the Reverend Church of Mandarin, Jacksonville. and eventually breathe. All the ALS™ which will take place tion will be Tampa’s way of worship. It is our hope that this Louis M. Murphy’s, 10-year anniver- Mt. Zion Progressive MBC is while, the mind remains sharp this Saturday at George M. making a difference and taking special service will assist us as we sary at Mt. Zion Progressive MBC. located at 955 20th St. So. FMI 727- pray for God’s intervention, protec- We have scheduled several dynamic 894-4311. and acute, aware of the body’s Steinbrenner Field. Over a steps toward eradicating ALS. tion, and guidance. Friday, May 1, 6 Pastors for this month: May 3, Pastor May Stetson Law Graduate And Student Leader New Hope Missionary Baptist Church “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, held Wednesday evenings. Prayer UPCOMING EVENTS: ONE HOPE” begins at 6:30 and Bible Study begins Mother’s Day May 10; Church 96th Is St. Petersburg Native Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend at 7:30. You are invited to study the Anniversary May 13 -17; May 13: St. Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope Word of God with us. John P. B. Church, Elder Benjamin GULFPORT - Louis D. from Stetson Law, Brown plans Circuit includes all law schools Church family invite you to our The Adult classes for the quarter Adams Jr, Pastor, Clearwater; May Brown III, a St. Petersburg to work in the field of entertain- in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, weekly services and events. include: Fireproof Marriage, Recession 14: Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, Rev. T. Early Morning Service 7:45; Proof, Discovering Your Design for D. Leonard, Pastor, Tampa, FL; May native and student leader, will ment/sports law. Mississippi, Puerto Rico and Sunday School 9:15 (Classes for all Service. 15: Family Night Featuring: A graduate with a dual J.D./M.B.A. Brown is the former 5th Tennessee. ages) Mid-Morning Service 10:30. Youth Bible Study: “What’s Up Christian Comedian Stay tuned for degree from Stetson University Circuit Governor of the Also a member of Stetson’s MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. (Prayer + With The Word” further details! College of Law in May. American Bar Association Law Black Law Students Association, Understanding = Spiritual Healing) For further information, please “When we forget about ourselves, Prayer Service and Bible Study call 727-896-5228. we do things others will remember.” Brown will walk with the Student Division and former Brown received his bachelor’s of more than 250 graduates of class representative to the business administration from Stetson Law during a ceremony Student Bar Association Howard University in 2005. on campus. After graduating Legislative Council. 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production company. They over the show. He wanted the turned ABC in the late 1970s program to be educational, into the top network in televi- reflecting his own background sion with their great eye for in education. He also insisted sitcoms like “Mork & Mindy,” that the program be taped in “Three's Company” and New York City rather than Los “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Angeles, where most television The two decided in order to programs were taped. Was It A Lazy get a sitcom to sell for their The earliest episodes of the “The Cosby Show” is an fledgling company, they needed series were videotaped at Or Jazzy Afternoon? American television situation a big name behind it. Bill NBC's Studio One facility in comedy starring Bill Cosby, Cosby, who during the 1970s Brooklyn. The network later Last Friday was such a rience what I did, and I wager Night.” Mancini’s bass and first airing September 20, 1984 starred in two failed sitcoms, sold that building, and produc- beautiful day. In fact, it was you won’t be sorry. Parr’s drums were right on time. and running for eight seasons produced award-winning stand- tion moved to the Kaufman perfect; temperature in the low Sure enough, when I arrived I have had the opportunity to on the NBC television network, up comedy albums, and had Astoria Studios in Queens. 80s, sunny, low humidity, blue at the Bayfront Community hear both of them before, and until April 30, 1992. The show roles in several different films, Although the cast and char- skies and few clouds. It was not Center I could tell by the number they have always performed at focused on the Huxtable family, was relatively quiet during the acters were predominantly the type of day to spend indoors of automobiles in the lot that the the top of their game. This par- an upper-middle class African- early 1980s. Outside of his African-American, the program watching television or reading a normal SRO crowd was in the ticular afternoon was no American family living in work on his cartoon series “Fat was unusual in that issues of book. This was a day for me to house. The Johnny Varro Trio exception. As I mentioned, the Brooklyn. Albert” and the “Cosby Kids,” race were rarely mentioned get out and fully enjoy why I was performing. They are a local group performed tunes that were According to TV Guide, the he was doing little in the fields when compared to other relocated from New Jersey to jazz group comprised of Johnny recognized by the audience, and show “was TV's biggest hit in of film and television. The two situation comedies of the time, Florida, in the first place. My Varro, piano, Chuck Parr, I was especially please to hear the 1980s, and almost single- watched his stand-up comedy such as “The Jeffersons.” thoughts turned to Sarasota. I drums, and Dominick Mancini, their rendition of one of my handedly revived the sitcom film, “Bill Cosby: Himself.” However, The Cosby Show had decided that I would take a drive bass. They sounded like a tight- favorite piano players tunes genre and NBC's ratings They loved the routine and African-American themes, such to Sarasota and attend the Jim knitted group, and you could “Ain’t Misbehavin” and fortunes.” Originally, the show decided they wanted to build a as civil rights marches, and it Lamboy Jazz At Two, the immediately tell that they had “Jitterbug Waltz.” Yes, you had been pitched to ABC, television series around a frequently promoted African- ongoing concert series promoted lots of experience playing know who I’m speaking of, the which rejected it. Entertainment comedian's subject material American and African culture by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. It together. I stayed for the first set, one and only Fats Waller. Weekly stated that “The Cosby which, with Cosby, was obser- represented by artists and is held at the Bayfront which was an exciting one. One Although, I was expecting Varro Show” helped to make possible vations of life and family. musicians such as Jacob Community Center, Sarasota of the things that I always enjoy to play more of a “stride piano” a larger variety of shows based After meeting with them, Lawrence, Miles Davis, James and is one of their most popular with the groups that perform for style, his playing contained an on African-Americans, from Cosby returned to Carsey and Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lena jazz programs. Each October the Jazz Club of Sarasota is that enjoyable mix and I was com- “In Living Color” to “The Fresh Werner with his own ideas: the Horne, Duke Ellington, Dizzy through May, the Club promotes most of the time, the group will pletely satisfied. All solos by the Prince of Bel-Air.” “The Cosby family would be blue-collared, Gillespie and Miriam Makeba. a jazz concert beginning at 2 play tunes that the audience will musicians were interesting and Show” was also one of the first with a stay at home mother and “The Cosby Show” is one p.m. every Friday. In the last two recognize, and not some off-the- connected with one another. successful sitcoms based on the a limousine driving father with of two television shows “All in years, it has grown so much that wall far out jive. Unfortunately, I had to leave subject matter of a standup two sons and two daughters. the Family” being the other, that it is usually standing-room-only Surely, that was the case immediately after Varro’s solo comedian’s act, blazing a trail Carsey and Werner convinced was #1 in the Nielsen Ratings SRO, and most of the local with Varro’s group. They kicked performance of “Say Yes.” It for other programs such Cosby to make the family well- for 5 consecutive seasons. musicians vie for an opportunity the set off with “A Beautiful was an intricate and beautiful as “Roseanne,” “Home off financially, with both “The Cosby Show's” to perform. Friendship” followed by “I’m piece. It left me with a desire to Improvement,” “The Drew parents in lucrative and chal- producers created a spin-off Driving with the car Old Fashioned.” This was the hear the group again. I’m sorry Carey Show,” “Seinfeld,” and lenging fields. That way, the series called “A Different windows open on I-275 South is first time that I’ve had the that I was unable to remain for “Everybody Loves Raymond.” focus of the show would be World” that was built around an experience in itself. You can opportunity to see and hear the second set. However, there “The Cosby Show” is one of Cosby's comedic material from the “Denise” character, hear and feel the wind blowing Varro, and I must say, I was will be a next time. only two American programs his stand-up routines. portrayed by actress Lisa Bonet, through the vehicle, and occa- impressed. Now, there are some On the way back to St. that have been #1 in the Nielsen The show focused on the the second of the Huxtables' sionally it is necessary to close who may say “Rick, you’re off Petersburg, I couldn’t help but Ratings for five consecutive Huxtable family, an upper- four daughters. Initially, the the windows just a bit to your rocker!” when I say this, remember the first tune I learned seasons, along with “All in the middle class African-American new program dealt with settle things down a little. but I mean it. I particularly liked to play on flute. It seemed to be Family.” The show spawned the family living in a brownstone Denise's life at Hillman Nevertheless, that is the way I Varro’s playing…his phrasing. I apropo for the day; “It’s A Lazy successful spin-off “A Different in Brooklyn Heights, at College, the fictional historical- drove most of the way to could hear old familiar sounds Afternoon.” I thought I would World.” 10 Stigwood Avenue. The ly black college from which her Sarasota. Feeling so much that jazz notable Bill Evans used change the title to “It’s A Lazy Having aired for 197 patriarch was Heathcliff “Cliff” father, mother, and paternal enjoyment from such a simple to play; his soft touch and his and Jazzy Afternoon!” After all, episodes (201 in syndication), Huxtable, an obstetrician. The grandfather had graduated. thing as a car ride, it was easy to beautiful chordal tones. Then, as it was both. “The Cosby Show” is the third- matriarch was his wife, attorney Denise was written out of “A focus on just how blessed I am. fast as I could settle back to Remember to “Keep Jazz longest running U.S. comedy Clair (Hanks) Huxtable. Different World” after its On my way to a jazz concert on relax, Varro would change up, Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” with a predominantly African- Despite its comedic tone, the inaugural season, due to Bonet's a beautiful and sun-shiny day and I heard shades of Ahmad Jazz fans - do you have any American cast, surpassed only show sometimes involved pregnancy, and the following with the wind blowing in my Jamal. Maybe, Varro hit a feedback? I would like to hear from by “The Jeffersons” and serious subjects, such as son season was revamped, with the face and through what little hair couple of keys by mistake, but YOU! You may visit my website at: “Family Matters.” Theo's experiences dealing with addition of director Debbie I have left on my head, it was the Jamal sound was definitely rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email The genesis of the show dyslexia, inspired by Cosby's Allen and new characters. impossible not to be thankful. there, and I took it all in…note me at JazzJamm@aolcom. You was in the early 1980s. Marcy child Ennis, who was also Denise later became a recurring Perhaps, next Friday you may by note! may also mail your letters to Rick Carsey and Tom Werner, two dyslexic. character on “The Cosby also take the drive to Sarasota to The group continued with its Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly former executives at ABC, left Cosby had an unusually Show” for Seasons 4-5, and a attend the Jim Lamboy Jazz At strong support of one another Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., the network to start their own high level of creative control regular again in Seasons 6-7. Two concert series. 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In “That's the difference between The 6-foot-2, 315-pounder pounds in preparation for the University on a football schol- 2006, Terrell Materials the pro and college game,” from Killeen, Texas feels he was draft. arship continues to do quite Corporations Recycling Morris said. “Those guys who productive enough in college “I wanted to lose the weight well for himself. He has Division alone produced close come in ready to work harder that he could have gone earlier my senior year, so I could play always dreamed big. Terrell to one million tons of is presently the CEO of Terrell Raheem Morris than everybody else, usually in the draft. Nevertheless, he's fast. People were saying I was aggregate products. play.” thrilled to join a team with the small, so I gained a bunch and Materials Corporation based Terrell’s crew has been out of Chicago. He says his BY FRED GOODALL In all, Tampa Bay selected defensive tradition of the Bucs. was able to run a 4.8 at my pro working the massive rebuild- five players on the second day, “I'm definitely honored to be day at 315,” Miller said. “I can father, the late Grady F. ing of the Dan Ryan Terrell Jr., a Florida oil TAMPA (AP) - Three three on defense and two on a Buc, but I feel like there are a definitely be consistent with Expressway (I-90/94), a executive, influenced his months into their tenure as offense. lot of guys that went ahead of that. I just need to know where major traffic artery in and out entrepreneurial ways. His coach and general manager of Illinois offensive tackle me that shouldn't have,” Miller the Bucs want me to be.” of Chicago since the project grandfather, Grady Terrell Sr. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raheem Xavier Fulton was the fifth- said. “Those kind of things I Moore had seven career began. It’s the largest freeway nurtured the young man’s Morris and Mark Dominik are round choice. Western Michigan feed off of when I play.” sacks at USC, where he over- reconstruction project in the drive and interest of aviation. confident they have the franchise cornerback E.J. Biggers and Tampa Bay's defense shadowed by other pro prospects history of Chicago. Summers when he was a headed in the right direction. Oregon State receiver Sammie faltered late last season, con- on defense, including lineback- The Renaissance at teen he worked in Tennessee “We are a better team,” Stroughter were added in the tributing to a four-game losing ers Brian Cushing, Clay Beverly Ridge is a 23-acre at his uncle’s concrete Dominik declared at the conclu- seventh round. streak that denied the Bucs a Matthews and Rey Maualuga, middle-income subdivision company. Terrell played his sion of the NFL draft Sunday “I think we created some playoff berth following a 9-3 who all were drafted in the first project in South Chicago that collegiate career under the night. “I feel very comfortable really good competition, espe- start. The pass rush was anemic, two rounds. consists of 234 homes. great Lou Holtz and it was with what we've done.” cially on the defensive line,” and the run defense even worse. The Bucs are counting of Terrell’s crew was responsible then the LA Rams drafted Morris was beaming, too, Dominik said. “We were able to Miller is viewed as a nice fit continued improvement from for clearing the site, trenching him. He spent ten years in the after the Bucs selected quarter- take a couple of guys towards for the system being installed by right end Gaines Adams, the and constructing the under- NFL, with the NY Jets, back Josh Freeman with their the end that we think have an Tampa Bay's new defensive fourth pick in the 2007 draft, to ground infrastructure, con- Carolina Panthers, and the lone pick on the first day of the interesting future.” coordinator Jim Bates, who has help the pass rush. Moore will structing basements, founda- Green Bay Packers. Terrell draft, then came back Sunday to The Bucs moved up three dropped the Tampa 2 scheme have an opportunity to make his tions and all of the concrete earned a Super Bowl ring with add some help for a defense spots to take Moore with the that was such a big part of the mark at left end, where work. the Packers. In the off-season that's in transition. 17th pick of the fourth round. In team's success under previous incumbent starter Kevin Carter The plant will supply he spent his time working in “I think we got a couple of addition to swapping positions coaches Tony Dungy and Jon has not been re-signed. concrete for ongoing work on construction and in flight guys who are going to step in with Dallas, Tampa Bay sent one Gruden. “I don't know the situation,” the toll way and also is in school. and have a chance to play some of its three seventh-round picks “I'm definitely a run- said the 6-5, 272-pound Moore, place to provide concrete for Between spare time and right away,” the first-year coach to the Cowboys. stopper, but I think I get after the who started 24 of 50 career the O’Hare Modernization flights he diligently worked said in assessing the first two Miller, the 17th pick of the passer, too,” Miller said. “I take games in college. “I'm just going Program, a major expansion on a business plan for picks Sunday, defensive linemen third round, started 13 games as pride in doing both. I want to be to go in there and play my game, of the runways at one of building his own construction Roy Miller and Kyle Moore. a senior at Texas and had 5 1-2 able to show that.” and do what I have to do to make America’s busiest airports. firm in Chicago. Third-round choice Miller is sacks and 28 quarterback Miller played last season at the team and show them what I Terrell demonstrates that When Terrell retired from a tackle from Texas. Moore, a pressures playing on a line that around 290 pounds. Responding can do.” life after football can be the NFL he spent the next five rewarding. It appears he years as an international pilot accomplished some of the for ATA Airlines. Terrell goals that he wanted to honed his skills at Harvard’s achieve in life. Terrell made Business School’s Executive wise financial choices with Redskins' Play For Sanchez Management/Entrepreneurial his money after the NFL and Program. Three years ago, his being an international pilot. 'A Shock' For Campbell dream, Terrell Materials Education has its privileges Corporation became his and opportunities. If any reality. Terrell’s company is potential athletes are reading DBE certified in Illinois and Asked if it were so, from a 6-2 start to finish 8-8. minicamp.” this article please, take the Georgia. Campbell dodged the question Campbell is entering the It certainly isn't Campbell's time out to get yourself a Terrell Materials with a huge smile. final year of his rookie contract, style to throw a proverbial blueprint on how to be suc- Corporation is a manufactur- “No comment, you know,” but his agent, Joel Segal, said tantrum, as Cutler did when cessful after a career in pro- er/supplier and service he said. there had been no recent demanding a trade from Denver. fessional sports. Please provider in the areas of Just three weeks earlier, the movement in talks about an “If I had acted rebellious or remember that you cannot concrete recycling and Redskins tried to trade for extension. Then came the failed anything, that would have made play sports forever. The game pumping, aggregate bases and Denver Broncos quarterback Jay attempts to land Cutler and the situation a lot worse,” of life will always be around surfaces, demolition, pipeline Cutler. When the deal fell Sanchez. Campbell said. “It would have and when you take that jersey BY JOSEPH WHITE work and excavation. Terrell through, there was a clear-the- “One thing I was kind of affected a lot more people than off the real game begins and a also manufactures and college degree will serve you POTOMAC FALLS, Va. air meeting between Campbell, upset about is it makes you feel myself, and I feel that's not right. supplies concrete through it’s well. (AP) - Jason Campbell sat on a owner Dan Snyder, front office like you're a bad quarterback, Those guys I work with every patio with a distant view of the chief Vinny Cerrato and coach someone that's not wanted or day, lifting weights and Potomac River, preparing to Jim Zorn. Afterward, Cerrato something,” Campbell said. sweating, and then the fans that host the charity golf tournament announced: “We are all on the “But at the same time it makes still support me.” that bears his name. Choosing same page and we are moving you a stronger person. It makes Campbell scored one signif- Rodriguez, Wang his words carefully, he reflected forward.” you a stronger quarterback, and icant victory Monday. The quar- on the sequence of events that But Sanchez wasn't on that through all of this it's going to terback saga attracted more Work Out At nearly led him to ask for a trade particular page, at least not in help my process.” reporters than usual to his golf from the Washington Redskins. Campbell's mind. In hindsight, Campbell is well-liked by tournament giving his cause “It definitely was a shock,” Campbell was asked, does that teammates and fans for his some much-needed publicity. It Yankees' Complex Campbell said, “when I started big meeting earlier this month affable personality and his work also overshadowed the news hearing Sanchez talk.” now seem rather pointless? in the community. He doesn't conference held at Redskins TAMPA (AP) New York added situational drills when Campbell was still the “It's an awkward situation,” raise his voice in anger or Park for Brian Orakpo, the Yankees third baseman Alex taking grounders at third. He Redskins' starting quarterback Campbell answered, “just because criticize anyone publicly. He player Snyder and Cerrato took Rodriguez increased the hit 13 homers on 89 swings in Monday, having survived the after the Cutler deal, we did sit wasn't just a name attached to in the first round after they were intensity of his workout and regular batting practice. second of two attempts by the down and talk and then the the Jason Campbell Leukemia unable to trade up to select pitcher Chien-Ming Wang Wang threw in the team's brain trust to acquire Sanchez talk came up.” Golf Classic he actually took Sanchez. threw in the outfield Monday outfield for 10 minutes and someone else. He was having The unspoken point is that the poster child for the event, 8- The turmoil is over, at least as part of their rehabilitation. did sprints as part of a rehab dinner Thursday night when he the Redskins think they can do year-old Sey-J Lansdowne, out for now. Campbell will be the Rodriguez, who had program. He was placed on first learned that the front office better. Campbell, a first-round to play miniature golf on undisputed No. 1 QB at this surgery on his right hip the 15-day disabled list early was seriously interested in draft pick in 2005, has been Thursday. If anything, he's been weekend's minicamp. March 9, could take live Saturday with weakness in working a deal to select Southern nowhere close to Pro Bowl form criticized for not having enough “Certainly you want to batting practice for the first his hips. California quarterback Mark in his 36 NFL starts, but he has grit to be an NFL player. know, especially with minicamp time Tuesday. He might start Wang, 0-3 with a 34.50 Sanchez in the first round of the also had to learn three offensive His answers, therefore, coming up, who you got,” said playing in minor league ERA in three starts, is NFL draft. systems in his short pro career politely danced around the receiver Antwaan Randle El, games later this week and the scheduled for a bullpen Once was bad enough. because of instability among questions. Did he feel, for joining Campbell and other Yankees expect him to rejoin session Tuesday. Twice was too much. Had the Washington's coaching staff. example, that Snyder and teammates on the patio. “It's just the team by May 15. “He's doing great,” Redskins drafted Sanchez, Campbell Last year, in his first year Cerrato had been honest with been a little bit of a tough battle, “Feels good,” Rodriguez Yankees vice president Billy would have asked for a trade, running a West Coach offense him? more so for Jason, but he's been said. “I'm taking it one day at Connors said. “There is no said a person familiar with the under Zorn, Campbell had 13 “In this business, it's tough,” one of those guys who can go to a time.” discomfort. We did some situation who requested anonymity touchdown passes and six inter- Camel said. “We had our the fire and come out as gold. The three-time AL MVP drills that will help bring his because of the sensitive nature ceptions, with all of the picks meeting, and what we discussed We're just glad it's all swept ran the bases for the third velocity back to where it's got of the subject. coming in the second half of the was between us, and right now under the rug, or spilled milk, at time in five days, and also to be.” season when the team collapsed I'm looking forward to this point.” THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS

NNPA that we are outside looking in was an essential part of his FAMU College Of Law Ranked and devoid of stimuli,’’ Leavell outreach to African-Americans. continued from front page concluded. “I would push very hard to get #1 For Most Diverse Law School Reinvestment Act was “most Others agreed that just as back to women and minority- disheartening and perplexing.” other businesses are benefitting owned businesses getting more TALLAHASSEE — The groups, U.S. News has created a ranking, a law school must be He made reference to remarks from the stimulus money, the set-asides and more business Florida A&M University diversity index based on the total accredited by the American Bar made at a recent White House Black Press should also be from the federal government,” (FAMU) College of Law was proportion of minority students - Association. The FAMU College Black Press teleconference with respected for the viable business Obama’s future secretary of recently recognized by U.S. not including international of Law was provisionally Van Jones, special advisor to the that it is. State told black publishers and News and World Report for students - and the mix of racial accredited by the ABA in 2004. president on green jobs. “Saving the Black Press is reporters on April 28, 2008. having the most diverse law and ethnic groups on campus. Because student-body ethnic Jones told black reporters paramount to all communities “When Bill was president, he school in the nation. The index is calculated diversity data are not consistent- that officials with the U.S. we serve,” said Fran Farrar, had an Executive Order to FAMU tied for the No. 1 spot using demographic data reflect- ly compiled and reported as yet Commerce Dept. were “very publisher of The County News actually advertise in black news- with Texas Southern University ing each law school’s student for other types of graduate enthusiastic and excited” about in Statesville. papers, because how are you with a diversity index of 0.65. body during the 2008-09 schools, U.S. News and World using “their existing mecha- The fact that the Recovery going to get to the population U.S. News and World Report also academic year, including both Report has prepared a diversity nisms to make sure that there is Act omits African-American that you want if you ignore the recognized FAMU as the most full- and part-time students. The table only for law schools. outreach to those parts of the newspapers seems to violate a vehicles that actually communi- diverse law school for the 2006- groups that form the basis for the The FAMU College of Law country that may need more campaign commitment that cate with people?” Sen. Clinton, 07 academic year. calculations are African-Americans, was founded in 1949 on the main information” about the President Obama made directly during the videotaped session, is “We’re very proud of this Asian Americans, Hispanics, campus in Tallahassee. After American Recovery and to the Black Press exactly one seen saying. ranking because it acknowl- American Indians, and non- graduating 57 lawyers, the law Investment Act. year ago this week in North Indeed, during his eight edges our sincere efforts to fulfill Hispanic whites. The formula school was closed by the state of But he also made clear that Carolina. years in office, President Bill our mission of increasing repre- produces a diversity index that Florida in 1968. The Florida for now that doesn’t include It was April 29, 2008, during Clinton issued at least three sentation of minorities within ranges from 0.0 to 1.0. The Legislature voted to reopen the advertising in African-American the hot Democratic primary race Executive Orders instructing the legal profession,” said closer a school’s number is to law school in 2000 and Orlando newspapers. for the presidency when then various federal agencies to FAMU College of Law Dean 1.0, the more diverse is the was selected as the location. The “There is nothing in the frontrunner Sen. Barack Obama, “assist SDBs (socially disadvan- LeRoy Pernell. student population. Law schools reestablished FAMU College of recovery package as designed to during an exclusive NC Black taged businesses), HBCUs (his- According to U.S. News and that enroll a large proportion of Law opened its doors in 2002 accomplish … advertising in Press Presidential Roundtable in torically black colleges and uni- World Report, to identify law students from one ethnic group, and is now housed in a state-of- black media,” Jones replied Winston-Salem, assured black versities), and MIs (minority schools where students are most even if it is a minority group, the-art facility at 201 Beggs when asked by a jour- institutions), as applica- likely to encounter classmates don’t score high in this index. Avenue in downtown Orlando’s nalist. “The NNPA Foundation, ble, to develop viable, from different racial or ethnic To be included in the Parramore neighborhood. That’s not sitting self-sustaining busi- well with NNPA pub- whose mission is to nesses capable of lishers, many of whom, competing on an equal McCollum Unveils Website To during an NNPA provide educational basis in the main- Region two meeting stream of the hosted by the North outreach to our publish- American economy.” Help Avoid Mortgage Scams Carolina Black Publishers black-owned newspa- Association in Raleigh, ers, as well as the com- pers qualify not only as “minority institutions,” T ALLAHASSEE– Consumers can obtain Force to address the issues of N.C. April 17, said that munities we serve, will but “socially disadvan- Attorney General Bill information about active litiga- mortgage and foreclosure while they certainly taged businesses” as McCollum today unveiled a tion involving companies the rescue fraud. Since then, the applaud the president’s continue to vigorously well. new website designed to help Attorney General has taken Task Force has filed six efforts to make sure “Our collective homeowners avoid mortgage action against and can lawsuits, has settled with seven economically devastat- reach out plight remains on fraud-related scams. The download affidavit forms to fill companies, and is actively ed communities of floundering terrain, in website, at http://myfloridale- out if they have been victim- investigating more than 50 color are able to benefit to the Obama general, without the gal.com/mortgagefraud, ized by one of the companies additional companies under the from the billions leverage available to provides consumers with easy on the list. Consumers can also Foreclosure Rescue Fraud contained in the Administration to make compete equally for access to current investiga- access a list of investigations Prevention Act, which took stimulus package, it federal dollars,” NNPA tions, complaint forms, and tips being conducted by the effect October 1, 2008. The makes no sense that sure that our community Board Chairman Smith to identify and avoid foreclo- Attorney General’s Mortgage Task Force has also reviewed none of those dollars and our industry is a wrote in his White sure rescue fraud. Foreclosure Fraud Task Force to see if a information pertaining to the are earmarked to help House/CBC letter. rescue fraud, or fraud involving particular company is currently business practices of more than educate those very part of this stimulus and Based on that loan modifications related to being scrutinized. 200 foreclosure rescue busi- communities through Clinton Administration foreclosures, is the complaint The website also features nesses. their media about how avoid what has been history, black publish- topic most commonly reported answers to frequently asked Earlier this month, to access those opportu- ers say the question to the Attorney General’s questions, consumer tips, and a Attorney General McCollum nities. the norm that we are now is whether Office and involves the list of warning signs that a called together representatives “Any tangible President Obama will at charging of an up-front fee for company or an individual from state agencies, law economic stimulus to outside looking in and least meet that standard foreclosure rescue services might be engaging in foreclo- enforcement groups, prosecu- African-American through the stimulus before any services are sure rescue fraud. Additional torial entities and the Florida communities across our devoid of stimuli” package when it comes provided, if they are provided resources are also available, Bar to address the state’s nation should begin to the Black Press. at all. including a link to a new mortgage fraud issues and to with the institution that has newspaper publishers that he In a March 6 White House “Companies and individu- Florida Bar website containing develop a cooperative approach carried the torch for these com- was well aware of the struggles teleconference with black als are taking advantage of our information for attorneys and on behalf of Florida’s home- munities throughout our nation’s of African-American newspa- reporters, Valerie Jarrett, homeowners in these tough consumers on legal training, owners. The group will focus history,” said Paul R. Jervay, Jr. pers, and if elected, would do Obama’s Senior Advisor on economic times by preying on housing help workshops and on a systematic method of publisher of The Carolinian what he could to assure more Intergovernmental Affairs and their financial situations,” said clinics being held in Florida, triaging complaints and a coop- Newspaper in Raleigh. access to federal contracts and Public Liaison, inadvertently Attorney General McCollum. and information concerning the erative interagency consumer At that meeting, NNPA advertising. made the case for the Black “If we can increase consumer Florida Bar Lawyer Referral education initiative. By estab- black publishers from Alabama, “One thing specifically we Press to expect more. education and empower people Service and qualified legal aid lishing a team approach, Virginia, Georgia, South can do in terms of federal pro- “President Obama’s base to spot scams and avoid them in agencies throughout Florida. Florida will receive an “all Carolina, and North Carolina, curement is just to break up within the African-American advance, we can help decrease In 2007, Attorney General hands on deck” approach to led by both Chairman Smith and some of these contracts. They community came out whole- the number of victims targeted McCollum initiated an agency- ensure no case goes unad- Dorothy Leavell, chairwoman of are just too large,” a video of the heartedly during the 2008 presi- by this fraud.” wide Mortgage Fraud Task dressed. the NNPA Foundation and publisher of the Chicago and session shows Obama telling dential election, and the agenda Gary Crusader Newspapers, black publishers, noting that that he’s set forth is one which agreed that their dire concerns when it came to legal advertis- will benefit the population as a Bronson Announces Actions about the economic future of the ing, the federal government tra- whole, but also, because all of Black Press must be made ditionally does business with these economic problems, as Against Telemarketers clear to both the Obama large newspaper chains, but not I’ve said from the onset, have a Administration and the small independent enterprises. disparate affect on the African- “When it comes to legal American community,” Jarrett TALLAHASSEE - Florida activities that prey on ment. Congressional Black Caucus. advertising … legal notices said. Agriculture and Consumer consumers through misleading The third company – “It is unclear in the black many black newspapers would But black publishers are Services Commissioner Charles sales tactics or marketing American Marketing Group community where to go and be interested in, I do not think concerned that without any H. Bronson announced that his practices,” Bronson said. LLC, of West Palm Beach - was what is available to help black it’s saving a whole lot of money design in the recovery package department has reached settle- Settlement agreements were advised of its requirement to families and black businesses, to simply do it with one big for black media, they’ll have no ment agreements with two Palm reached with the following two register as a telemarketing the very communities that we newspaper chain, as opposed to leverage locally or otherwise to Beach County telemarketers companies: company or face possible serve,’’ Leavell said. “The Black break up some of that work and compete for advertising to and issued a warning to a third Creative Vacation Solutions criminal charges. Press has participated in telecon- make sure that everybody is able inform their respective commu- company in connection with the Inc., of Greenacres. Facing a The department regulates ferences and have sought infor- to access it,” the future president nities about recovery package companies’ marketing practices formal regulatory action, the telemarketers in Florida and mation locally, yet there are no said. opportunities beyond reporting, of timeshare rentals and sales. company agreed to pay $9,000 requires that such companies, as clear answers to these two If Obama needed any despite encouragement from The actions were triggered on allegations that it employed well as their sales agents, are queries.’’ assurance that the White House Jarrett. by complaints to Bronson’s unlicensed sales agents and registered. Bronson encourages Leavell says this quest for has historically worked to help “I think small businesses Consumer Services Division failed to register its current consumers to call his Division information will continue. sustain the struggling Black should educate themselves and resulted in visits to each of location with the state. of Consumer Services at 1-800 “The NNPA Foundation, Press, his Democratic opponent, about the recovery package to the three businesses earlier this Nationwide Marketing HELP FLA (435-7352) to whose mission is to provide edu- Sen. Hillary Clinton, would find out the kinds of opportuni- week by Bronson’s investiga- Solutions Inc., of Lake Worth. check on the registration status cational outreach to our publish- have obliged. ties that will be available tors, who were accompanied by It, too, would have been served of a telemarketer or check it ers, as well as the communities The day before in because of the kinds of dollars representatives of the Florida with an administrative complaint history. Complaints we serve, will continue to vigor- Greensboro, Sen. Clinton told that will be coming down the Department of Business and complaint but chose to pay the can be filed against such ously reach out to the Obama members of the NC Black Press path,” she said, “and they should Professional Regulation, the state $1,000 to settle allegations companies online at Administration to make sure that Association that her husband, be aggressive about going after Department of Financial that it was using sales contracts www.800helpfla.com or by our community and our industry former President Bill Clinton, those dollars.” Services and local agencies. and sales scripts that had not calling the toll-free number and is a part of this stimulus and made sure that the Black Press “We will not tolerate any been approved by the depart- asking for a complaint form. avoid what has been the norm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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