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We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor VOLUME 44 NUMBER 24 FEBRUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 15, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA John Johnson Honored With Florida Memorial 2012 USPS Black Heritage Stamp University To Inaugurate Dr. Henry Lewis III As Its 12th President BY ZACHARY RINKINS pharmacy and science exciting SPECIAL TO THE to them.” CHALLENGER Lewis started his career at COPPS as an instructor and GARDENS - Florida assistant director of clinical Memorial University (FMU), programs in 1974. He was named South Florida’s only historically dean in 1994. During his tenure at black university, is poised to inau- COPPS, he increased the college’s gurate Dr. Henry Lewis III, as its endowment from $1 million to 12th president in a Feb. 9 ceremony more than $22 million. His legacy on the campus at 10 a.m. at COPPS includes educating 25 Lewis, a longtime Tallahassee percent of the nation’s African resident, served the local American pharmacists. community as an educator, univer- “Henry has always wanted to sity administrator, politician and secure more resources and money business leader. In 2011, he joined to expand and make institutions FMU after serving 15 years as dean better,” Smith continued. BY THE ASSOCIATED the newsweekly Jet in 1951. of Florida A&M University After 12 months as FMU’s PRESS “His magazines portrayed (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and president, Lewis has successfully black people positively at a Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS). opened four state-of-the-art residen- ARKANSAS CITY - time when such representation Lewis also served as an interim tial facilities, issued all students Publisher John H. Johnson, was rare, and he played an president at FAMU, and was previ- netbook computers, and brokered who created Ebony and Jet important role in the civil rights ously shortlisted for the presidency articulation agreements with institu- magazines, will be honored on movement,” Stephen Kearney, of Daytona Beach’s Bethune- tions in Ghana, Senegal and Russia. this year’s Black Heritage manager of USPS’ Stamp Cookman University. His administration is in the process stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Services, said when announc- “It feels absolutely fantastic to of securing unprecedented resources Service. ing the stamp last year. move into a leadership role at a for a black institution. A ceremony is planned in The magazines became two major university like Florida “We are getting ready to Johnson’s hometown of of the longest-running black- Memorial,” said Lewis. “One of my purchase two brand-new Cessna Arkansas City, AK, where he oriented magazines in the goals was to become a university 172SP airplanes with G1000 navi- Dr. Henry Lewis III lived until moving to country. president, and this opportunity at gation for our Aviation program,” he with his family at age 15. The Black Heritage stamp, Florida Memorial University revealed. “Resources like these are students for an increasingly compet- ourselves from the pack.” Johnson founded Johnson featuring a color photo of allowed me to realize that goal.” vital to keep our students at the itive global marketplace. The Franklin said he thinks of Publishing Co. on a $500 loan Johnson taken by photographer For many of the people who forefront of modern education and president works tirelessly and his former dean as a servant leader. using his mother’s furniture as David McCann, went on sale know Lewis, this moment was a innovation, like Barrington Irving, expects the same from his students. “Deep down, he is a public collateral. At the time, he was last Tuesday, and is being long time coming. His mentor, our recent graduate who became the “Dr. Lewis cares for and expects servant,” Franklin said. “When working as a clerk at a black- issued as a Forever stamp. former FAMU President Dr. Walter youngest and first black pilot to suc- the best from his students,” said he was considering taking this owned life insurance company. Past honorees include Smith, noted a consistent commit- cessfully fly around the world.” Gallop Franklin II, former FAMU job, I recall him saying, ‘I think He created Ebony in 1945 Congresswoman Barbara ment to excellence and service. For Lewis, the job of a universi- student body president and pharma- I can help them achieve their with a press run of 25,000 Jordan, singer Ella Fitzgerald, “He saw himself beyond being ty chief is never finished. His weeks ceutical doctoral degree candidate. goals.’ He is at FMU to help and copies. Its circulation topped Supreme Court Justice a pharmacist,” said Smith, president are filled with frequent travels across “He wanted us to be head and I am happy for him.” 1.6 million at the time of Thurgood Marshall, poet of FAMU from 1977-1985. “He the globe, nonstop fundraising, day- shoulders above our peers. He Johnson’s death in 2005 at the Langston Hughes and baseball really wanted to become capable of to-day institution management and always challenged us to separate LEWIS age of 87. Johnson also founded player Jackie Robinson reaching young people, and making meeting the challenge of preparing continued on pg. 9 Florida Bill Would Ban

Opinion ...... 2 Buying Sweets With Food Stamps Community ...... 3-5 BY KELLI KENNEDY small percentage of cases, but the intended to help Florida’s poorest ASSOCIATED PRESS state does not track what items were families from being spent in the Black History Month...... 6 purchased. wrong places,” Storms said in a FORT LAUDERDALE - The bill recently passed a statement. Entertainment...... 7 Florida’s poor can use food stamps committee. A companion bill in the But critics say the government Sports ...... 8 to buy the staples such as dairy state House is being considered by a shouldn’t dictate what people eat. products, vegetables, fruits and subcommittee. “What I choose to ingest even State & National ...... 9 meat. But they can also use them to The bill would also require the though I may be on food stamps, buy sweets like cakes, cookies and state to launch a culturally sensitive that’s at my discretion. I don’t need Church Directory ...... 10, 11 snack foods like chips, something a campaign to educate people about government telling me what I can Church News...... 11 state senator wants stopped. the benefits of a nutritious diet. and cannot purchase,” said Rep. Sen. Ronda Storms, (R- Supporters say it would help recipi- Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, a Valrico), also wants to limit other ents follow healthy eating habits and Pompano Beach Democrat who Children and Families, which VISIT welfare funds, known as Temporary prevent taxpayer funds from being voted in committee against the bill oversees the food stamp program, Assistance For Needy Families, used to purchase luxury foods like (SB 1658). She said the bill is would have to get federal approval The Weekly from being used at ATMs in casinos bakery cakes when they can whip up demeaning and invasive and she from the U.S. Department of and strip clubs and anywhere out of a cheaper box mix. worries the education campaign Agriculture to implement the bill if it Challenger state. The bill comes after reports “Most individuals using public would imply to “minorities and low- passes, which may be tricky since that the debit cards welfare recipients assistance dollars are using the funds income folks that they’re not intelli- no other states have been successful. ONLINE now receive were used in those to get by and to provide for their gent enough to make selections on places, as well as locations in Las families. However, we should do the foods they want.” STAMPS www.TheWeeklyChallengerNewspaper.com Vegas and the Virgin Islands in a what we can to prevent dollars The state Department of continued on pg. 9

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JACKSON, SR. “food stamp president,” a pure dog was both blind and a cad when he president of the United States with whistle to the unreconstructed suggested that Michelle Obama dependency, with a lack of status,” (TriceEdney among South Carolina voters. shouldn’t talk about eating he said in an interview. “I believe Audited By Wire.com) - Mitt Romney is no exception, healthily given her “posterior.” it’s another way to separate his Republican Gov. saying Obama wants to lead The activists and pundits are presidency from the presidencies Jan Brewer insults the president America into a “European social worse. Rush Limbaugh scorned of all the others before him.” with a finger-wagging tarmac rant welfare society” while he would Obama as an “affirmative action “That’s more than a dog in Arizona. As a result, sales of her take us back to an “American candidate” and a “Halfrican- whistle,” Fox News analyst Juan book soared. opportunity society.” Obama, the American.” “Obama’s entire Williams said. “It’s a hoot and a American presidents have theme is, isn’t like us. He takes his economic program,” Limbaugh holler.” always been fair game for public cue from Europeans, not slurs, “is reparations.” This is dangerous. Angry and criticism. But isn’t it past time that Americans. One of Romney’s ads The Republican kids get the upset people, frightened by an we challenge the campaign of in South Carolina criticized clues. Hours after a 21-year-old African American in the White insult, racial slur and utter disre- Obama for adopting “un- Idaho man was arrested for House, feed on the signals, the The Weekly Challenger spect that has been unleashed on American” economic policies. shooting an AK-47 rifle at the hatred and the fantasies of Obama Barack Obama? 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In spite of her age, Mrs. Assistance Sites Now Open Carmel Baptist Church under Lloyd remembers much of the the leadership of Rev. Obidah church history. Her mind is Whitehurst. sharp, and when church BY LAURA BERKOWITZ, CHAIR OF THE The VITA program does just that. Last year, Mrs. Lloyd served in many members visit her, she is able to WEALTH BUILDING COALITION more than 3,000 taxpayers who filed at ministries at the church and was hold intelligent conversations MARKETING AND OUTREACH Pinellas County VITA sites received nearly $6 prayer leader in the Senior and recognizes names and COMMITTEE million in total federal income tax refunds. Women Sunday School Class voices although she is legally That money makes a difference to those who for many years. She attended blind. The Wealth Building Coalition’s thirteen receive it as well as the local businesses who Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites rely on them as customers. In turn, those busi- worship services until poor Happy Birthday Mother Rosa Lloyd health prevented her from doing Lloyd! We love and cherish you. are now open at locations throughout the nesses are able to provide jobs and generate county. These sites are all supported and more prosperity for the entire community. inspected for quality and accuracy by the IRS. This year, VITA sites will be opening at the Collegiate High School Ranks The IRS certified volunteer income tax following locations: preparers at these sites help workers claim all • James B. Sanderlin Neighborhood of the credits they are due, including the Family Center No. 1 In County, No. 8 In State Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child • Enoch Davis Center Tax Credit (CTC). If the taxpayer is owed a • Childs Park YMCA ST. PETERSBURG - The St. success to the support of the high another 792 points, bringing the total refund, they’ll get all of it rather than having • Pinellas Opportunity Council Petersburg Collegiate High School school’s faculty and staff, as well as to 1,451 of the maximum 1,600 preparation fees siphoned off. • Daystar Life Center is the eighth best high school in the the support and instruction of the points. Generally, workers with household • Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of state and No. 1 in Pinellas County, college’s science faculty who also Since 2005-06, SPCHS has incomes of under $50,000 can take advantage Commerce according to the Florida Department teach the students on campus. earned the highest number of points of the service offered by VITA sites. Required • Lealman and Asian Neighborhood of Education’s state school rankings. The 2010-11 rankings were among Pinellas County public documentation includes valid picture I.D.; Family Center “I attribute our success to the based on FCAT performance and schools, based on FCAT grading social security cards for the taxpayer, spouse • High Point Neighborhood Family Center high expectations we have for learning gains plus several non- formula. To her knowledge, Metz and children; W-2 forms and other income doc- • GRAYDI Neighborhood Family Center our students,” said Starla Metz, FCAT based components, such as said the collegiate high school has umentation from all jobs worked in 2011; also, • Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Principal. “Our small size allows us graduation rates, accelerated course- never been ranked by the state. a blank check or bank account number and Center to build strong relationships with work, participation and perform- “I think the reason for that is, routing number so any refund due can be direct • Inter Cultural Advocacy Institute each student and individualize the ance, and postsecondary readiness. normally when they rank high deposited into the account of the taxpayer. It is Hispanic Outreach Center curriculum to ensure our students Of the FCAT components, the schools, we’re still a little too small,” also very helpful to bring a copy of last year’s • Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood have a solid foundation as they tran- collegiate high school scored 659 she said. “There are different tax return form if possible. VITA sites provide Family Center sition to all college classes.” points; for the non-FCAT high rankings out there, but it’s usually copies of the forms upon completion, so those • Union Academy Neighborhood Family Metz also attributes much of the school components, it earned not for a small charter school.” who don’t have it this year will be able to hold Center. onto it and bring it back next year. Visit www.JWBPinellas.org/wbc which The Wealth Building Coalition strives to provides links for more information about the African American Heritage build the wealth of low and moderate income VITA sites, the Earned Income Tax Credit and residents of Pinellas County and that begins by the Wealth Building Coalition in general. Project Community Outreach helping them keep what they already have. Information can also be found by calling 2-1-1. ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor variety of other resources. the project: Thursday, Feb. 16, 11 Bill Foster has officially launched The African-American a.m., Enoch Davis Center, 1111 his African-American Heritage Heritage Project Steering 18th Ave. S., and Tuesday, Feb. 28, Project initiative to examine the Committee was formed as a 6 p.m., Carter G. Woodson rich history of African-Americans resource and guide to the city on Museum, 2240 9th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg. The first two this project. Friends of the Additional dates and locations community outreach meetings African American Heritage will be announced. have been scheduled on Feb. 16 Project group are comprised of Individuals are invited to bring and 28 to inform residents of the residents and historians who have any relevant information, such as project and gather additional infor- expressed an interest in obtaining newspaper articles and photo- mation from residents. information or contributing to the graphs to the meeting. City staff The goal is to identify histori- project. City support includes will have a process in place to cally significant people, places and Historic Preservation and nominate people, places, sites, and buildings associated with the Business Assistance Center staff. to collect, catalogue and return the African American community. The following Community items to their owners at a later date. The city’s Historic Preservation Outreach meetings are scheduled For more information, contact staff is conducting preliminary to inform residents of the project Kimberly Hinder at 727-892-5451 archival research as well as and collect additional information or [email protected]. reviewing books, maps and a to develop the scope and sites for

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ST. PETERSBURG - Naim Akbar, the well when sustainable energy, global warming, known black psychologist and author, is not the and a search for more responsible education first to suggest that chattel slavery has left sig- and educators have entered into this lexicon. nificant scarring upon the psyche of African The Willie Lynch letter exposes in detail Americans. What has often gone unnoticed and the methodology behind crafting a sub- perhaps unappreciated is the science behind servient, docile and non-threatening human. slavery. It is this studied knowledge and its The labor and sacrifice of those held in application that places invisible chains upon the captivity have proven to be foundational in human mind and its consciousness. the rise of America. It is upon this landscape To be emancipated involves more than the reader finds himself a willing or the removal of physical restraints as Carter unwilling participant. 2011 Miss Midtown Beauty Pagent G. Woodson ably expounds upon in his The Willie Lynch letter offers without classic, The Miseducation of the Negro. apology the objective to manage the mind ST. PETERSBURG - The It is time for all divas to education, culture and recre- Search the discourse on slavery in America through psychology that was most necessary Midtown Celebrity Club is stand up and be counted! ation for inner city youth and it will ultimately lead you to the Willie if slavery in America was to succeed. The holding auditions for Miss Eligible age requirement is 4 with hopes of enhancing their Lynch letter. Willie Lynch letter is critical reading not only Midtown Beauty Pageant on years of age to 17 years old. achievements and leadership Many swear to its authenticity. Others for the observers of Black History Month, Feb. 16 at the Enoch Davis There is no entrance or hidden opportunities. denounce the letter as a fraud without real but for all who desire to understand the facets Center located at 1111 18th Ave. fees involved. The mission of For more information, historical merit. and functions of social engineering at work S. in St. Petersburg. Auditions the Midtown Celebrity Club is please call Paulette at 727-565- Willie Lynch, was the brilliant slave in creating and supporting our present reality. will be held from 5-7 p.m. to provide a foundation for 6094. trainer who allegedly came to America in the The Willie Lynch letter is available at late 18th century for the express purpose of Readers Choice Bookstore. We are located at “tuning up” the American slave machine. 3951 34th Street South, inside the Value Fair The resurgence of the Willie Lynch letter Market (formally Kmart). Open five days a Emergency Energy Assistance among readers of all races may speak to the week, Wednesday through Sunday. We can Available For Seniors societal and social shifts occurring at a time be reached at 727-867-3696.

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If your company requires our help to establish a specif- ic scope of work, which is economically feasible and realistic for your company please do not hesitate to contact us. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 5 COMMUNITY NEWS , Super Dollars CALENDAR BY CHERYL PEARSON- Super Bowl XLVI did not disap- every viewer (and what’s a MCNEIL point. I have observed in Super Bowl game without a previous columns that the popu- cameo appearance by Betty OF EVENTS FT. WAYNE - Being that larity of football seems to have White, or a shout out to Aretha Courtesy of I’m not a football fan, it stands to replaced baseball as that age-old Franklin these days?) Of course, reason that the Super Bowl isn’t American pastime – at least I have my favorites. We all do, normally high on my priority when it comes to television which is why those spots cost so list. But I felt I had a vested viewing. Last year, Super Bowl much. They grab our attention interest in tracking the results of XLV, ranked as the #1 most and are discussed around the Super Bowl XLVI this year for a watched show for African water cooler – or, er, in the age few reasons. First of all, I’m Americans (ages 2+), with 12.5 of Twitter – tweeted about ad Friday, Feb. 10 - April 13 - Free Tax Preparation and from Fort Wayne, Indiana (don’t million viewers, from January nauseam the next few days. The assistance, Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. hate) and since the big game was 2011 – June 2011. This year’s types of ads that dominate the Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Mon & Fri. Households with low to being held in Indianapolis this Super Bowl XLVI upheld that Super Bowl scene historically Cheryl Pearson-McNeil moderate incomes for taxpayers of all ages but with an year, I wanted to be sure my new tradition, and attracted even tend to be the same each year. emphasis on those over 60 years of age. TAXPAYERS state delivered a quality product more viewers, an estimated According to Nielsen, five awareness for the same spots MUST BRING SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR ALL of which I could be proud. 111.3 million total viewers. advertising categories which ran during regular pro- PERSONS LISTED ON THEIR TAX RETURNS, A Secondly, I was interested in Whether you are a diehard fan or dominated Super Bowl broad- gramming. seeing if this year’s Super Bowl a non-football enthusiast such as casts from 2007 – 2011: Did your affinity toward any PICTURE ID, AND ALL PERTINENT RECORDS SUCH XLVI could deliver more myself – that’s pretty impres- - Automotive: $172.2 million of your favorite brands increase AS W2’S 1099’S, other income & credits, & a copy of viewers than last’s record- sive. (At press time I didn’t spent over that period because of their commercials? last year’s return if available. Free Electronic filing is setting game (including African know how many of this year’s - Beer: $126.9 million Or, were you enticed by the available at all sites. American viewers). And lastly, I viewers were black, but of - Motion Picture: $120.7 elaborate advertising to try the love creativity and wanted to see course, I’ll share that informa- million other guy? That’s what it’s all Wednesday, Feb. 15 - William Sanders Scarborough how much was apparent in the tion with you as soon as I get it). - Regular Soft Drink: $81.2 about. While we are certainly and the Study of Greek and Latin by People of African commercials that usually debut What’s even more impres- million entertained, we are also and American Descent, 7:30 p.m., Fox Hall. Michelle during the game. So, of course, I sive was the $3.5 million adver- - Tortilla Chips: $42.5 million presented with a myriad of Ronnick, Professor of Classics, Wayne State did not actually watch the game. tisers were willing to pay for Advertisers make such sub- choices. How and where we University, will discuss her award-winning book, “The But hey, I work for a research each thirty second commercial stantial investments because choose to spend our hard-earned Autobiography of William Sanders Scarborough: An consumer dollars is up to us. As company, so I know exactly for a chance to reach those data, analysis and the bottom American Journey from Slavery to Scholarship,” and what happened! millions of viewers. That’s up line – brand awareness, which always – even for the non-sports be available for book signing. Apparently, Indianapolis from $3.1 million from last translates into spending dollars – fans among us – that’s power, people. delivered. There were no major year’s Super Bowl. I watched prove that the Super Bowl is a Thursday, Feb. 16 - The public is invited to a And oh, by the way – I saw catastrophes or mishaps that will every single one of the 54 com- sure thing. The investment community forum about St. Petersburg College’s plans make the state hang its head in mercials online back to back. returns are measurable. Ads streaming video of the halftime for a new Midtown education center. The forum will be shame. In fact, I dare say I had a Even minus the football game that aired during 2011’s Super show after the live broadcast. couple of East Coast friends itself, that took me a while. Bowl XLV were, on average, 58 Madonna, girl, if that’s what 53 at 6:30 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Recreation Center at who attended the game say how Nostalgic, confusing, goofy, bad percent more memorable than looks like, I want to be like you 1111 18th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Come share your impressed they were with the taste, sentimental, action- commercials which ran during when I grow up! ideas as St. Petersburg College develops plans for its city. That they were surprised packed, morbid, sexy, intrigu- regular programming in the first Cheryl Pearson-McNeil is new center, located adjacent to the Johnnie Ruth not to see corn stalks growing in ing, fantasy-filled, hilarious – quarter of 2011. That all senior vice president of public Clarke Health Center. You also will have a chance to the middle of downtown. Yes, although there were a couple of important brand awareness for affairs and government relations meet Kevin Gordon, provost for SPC’s Midtown and we Hoosiers can be sophisticat- spots that were unremarkable - commercials airing during the for Nielsen. For more informa- Downtown centers. For information, contact Bea ed when we need to be. there was most assuredly at least Super Bowl time slot was nearly tion and studies go to Steele at [email protected] or 341-3338. As for delivering viewers – one spot that resonated with 275 percent higher than www.nielsenwire.com Saturday, Feb. 18 - The public is invited as Mayor Bill Foster and Peter Kageyama, author of "for The Love of Cities" host neighborhood and community leaders for Mayor, Council Member a morning of idea sharing and action planning, 9 a.m. Nurse Receive Tour Of to noon at the Manhattan Casino, 562 22nd Street S. Monday Feb. 20 - Screening of Award-winning Rehabbed Apartments In Documentary film “Prince Among Slaves,” a true story of an educated 26-year-old African leader, prince, South St. Petersburg husband and father who was captured in battle in 1788, shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in chains, ST. PETERSBURG - that really needs it, at a time Mr. Cavaleri invested in these then sold to a poor white small plantation owner in There are signs of new when not too much of this properties, but he also has Mississippi. After 40 years in slavery, he became one of vitality in the Melrose-Mercy type of development is being provided 11 new jobs in the most famous men in America before making his neighborhood in St. done,” said District Council rehabbing them. Since his way back to Africa. He kept his faith and dignity when Petersburg. Last Wednesday Member Karl Nurse. investment in this particular all else seemed lost. 6-8 p.m at Bethel A.M.E. Church, the media was invited to Joe Cavaleri, of Direct neighborhood in St. 912 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Rev. Bryant Fayson, observe Mayor Bill Foster, Express Realty, invested Petersburg, Direct Express Pastor. Call 727-822-2089 or 727-600-3193 or visit and Council Member Karl $250,000 to purchase two in a Realty was able to take www.priceamongslaves.org for information. Nurse tour through eight row of eight fourplexes. He advantage of tax incentives rehabilitated units at the has redeveloped the formerly provided through the city’s Through Feb. 29 - 14 Black Classicists, Armacost corner of 18th Ave. S. and substandard apartments with Enterprise Zone program. Russell Street (1799 Russell new HVAC, tile, and updated There are six other Library, Eckerd College. Public Viewing: 10 a.m.–5 St.) kitchens with granite counter- identical buildings on Russell p.m., Monday - Friday; 12–5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday. “These properties, a tops and new appliances. The St. - one occupied, and five This historic exhibition profiles African-American longtime neighborhood sore eight 625 sq. ft. apartments vacant and blighted - offering classical scholars who made groundbreaking achieve- spot, represent a significant will rent for approximately a strikingly visual contrast to ments in education at the end of the Civil War. investment in a neighborhood $650 per month. Not only has the renovated properties.

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Eoe/dfw 6 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Hosting Black History Month Special BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An Everyday Thing” Source: biography.com BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “the work of making our country more than it is today” is unfin- Fritz Pollard tion in professional football as (1934), in which she had an WASHINGTON - Author and ished. Fritz Pollard was born in a coach of the barnstorming opportunity to sing a duet with activist Maya Angelou hopes for a The program details Lewis’ Chicago January 21, 1894 and Chicago Black Hawks humorist Will Rogers. Her role time when Black History Month work as a Freedom Rider, Finney’s died May 11, 1986. He was the (1928–32) and the New York as a happy Southern servant in will no longer be needed to explain tribute to late civil rights activist first African American selected Brown Bombers (1935–37). In The Little Colonel (1935) the contributions of African Rosa Parks, Young’s rise from to a backfield position on 1954 Pollard became the made her a controversial figure Americans. small-town pastor to ambassador Walter Camp’s All-America second African American in the liberal black community, “We want to reach a time and Malveaux’s involvement with team and the first African selected to the which sought to end when there won’t be Black History the Black Panther movement in American in the Hall of Fame. He was posthu- Hollywood’s stereotyping. Month, when black history will be her youth. , with mously inducted into the Pro When criticized for taking such so integrated into American The work and legacy of the Akron Pros in 1921. Football Hall of Fame in 2005. roles, McDaniel responded that history that we study it along with Martin Luther King Jr. are also Only 5 feet 7 inches, Hattie McDaniel she would rather play a maid in every other history,” she said in an discussed in detail. Angelou, who figures Coretta Scott King, Ruby Pollard won the grudging the movies than be one in real Hattie McDaniel was born interview from her home in vocally denounced a truncated Dee and Angelou herself. acceptance of his teammates at life; and during the 1930s she Jan 10, 1895 in Wichita, Kan. Winston-Salem, N.C. “That’s the inscription of a King quote at his “She’s just as charming as I Brown University in Rhode played the role of maid or cook She was an actress and singer hope, and we have to continue to new memorial in Washington as would wish for a daughter of mine Island in 1915, leading the in nearly 40 films, including who became the first African work until that is true, until that taking the slain leader’s words out to be and just as dedicated to her team to a victory over Yale and Alice Adams (1935), in which American to be honored with becomes a fact.” of context, said she was pleased to field, and to be the best she can an invitation to the Tournament her comic characterization of a an Academy Award. Angelou is hosting an hour- hear it will be changed by the be,” Angelou said of the singer. of Roses game in Pasadena, grumbling, far-from-submis- McDaniel was raised in long syndicated radio special on National Park Service. “Young people fascinate me, so I California. Pollard had a sive maid made the dinner Denver, Colorado, where she the civil rights era that will air That decision, she said, try to stay in current with what subpar game in a 14–0 defeat to party scene one of the best early exhibited her musical and throughout this month on about showed that the park service had they’re doing and what they’re Washington State, but he remembered from the film. She dramatic talent. She left school 200 public radio stations across the “the courage to say, ‘Hmm, thank saying.” became the first African is probably most often associ- in 1910 to become a performer country. Her special features you for correcting me.’” Angelou, who has authored American to play in the Rose ated with the supporting role of in several traveling minstrel Grammy award-winning singer “The artists - the sculptor and more than 30 books and earned Bowl game. In 1916 Pollard’s Mammy in the 1939 film Gone groups and later became one of Mary J. Blige, Democratic Rep. the architect - had the right to put three Grammys for the spoken outstanding play led Brown to with the Wind, a role for which the first black women to be John Lewis of Georgia, former on their work what they wanted to word, recently was presented with a season of eight victories and she became the first African broadcast over American radio. U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, place,” Angelou said. “I am a the BET Honors Literary Arts one defeat, including wins over American to win an Academy With the onset of the Great economist and Bennett College friend of Martin Luther King and a Award by first lady Michelle both Yale and Harvard. Award. Depression, however, little President Julianne Malveaux, and mentee and so I had the right to say Obama and entertainers Cicely After service in World War At the end of World War II, work was to be found for Professor Nikky Finney, winner of what I thought. That’s all. And I’m Tyson, , I, Pollard became head football during which McDaniel minstrel or vaudeville players, the 2011 National Book Award for glad that it will be rearranged.” and . The awards coach at Lincoln University organized entertainment for and to support herself poetry. Blige, younger than Angelou’s show will air on Black and began playing professional black troops, the NAACP and McDaniel went to work as a Angelou, 83, said she hopes other guests, speaks of how she Entertainment Television (BET) football for Akron in the other liberal black groups bathroom attendant at Sam the program sends a message that was inspired by female civil rights Monday, Feb. 13. informal Ohio League in 1919. lobbied Hollywood for an end Pick’s club in Milwaukee, The following year Pollard was to the stereotyped roles in Wisconsin. Although the club the star player for the Akron which McDaniel had become as a rule hired only white per- Pros, who won the first NFL typecast, and consequently her PBS Commemorates formers, some of its patrons championship. Pollard Hollywood opportunities became aware of McDaniel’s continued to play and coach in declined. Radio, however, was vocal talents and encouraged Black History Month the NFL until 1926. In 1923, slower to respond, and in 1947 the owner to make an while playing for the she became the first African exception. McDaniel Premiering tonight, Feb. 9, follows a group of former gang this roof-raising celebration of Hammond Pros, he became the American to star in a weekly performed at the club for more at 10 p.m. on Independent Lens leaders in Chicago who try to music. first African American quarter- radio program aimed at a than a year until she left for Los is a compilation of interviews “interrupt” shootings and In An Evening With Valerie back in the league. Pollard also general audience when she Angeles, where her brother from leading African American protect their communities from Simpson, premiering in facilitated integration in the agreed to play the role of a found her a small role on a artists, activists, musicians and the violence they themselves February 2012 (check local NFL by recruiting other maid on The Beulah Show. In local radio show, The scholars in “Black Power once committed. From director listings), Gwen Ifill interviews African American players such 1951, while filming the first six Optimistic Do-Nuts; known as Mixtape 1967-1975.” In the late Steve James (HOOP DREAMS, Valerie Simpson, who for more as Paul Robeson, Jay Mayo segments of a television Hi-Hat Hattie, she became the 1960s and early 1970s, Swedish Stevie), “The Interrupters” is a than 40 years wrote hit-making Williams, and John Shelbourne version of the popular show, show’s main attraction before television journalists came to compelling observational songs with her husband, the late and by organizing the first she had a heart attack. She long. America to document the bur- journey into the stubborn, per- Nick Ashford. As performers, interracial all-star game recovered sufficiently to tape a T wo years after geoning black power sistent violence that plagues their best-known duets are featuring NFL players in 1922. number of radio shows in 1952 McDaniel’s film debut in 1932, movement. This long-lost trove American cities. “Solid” and “Found a Cure.” After he was let go by but died soon thereafter in 1952 she landed her first major part of film, combined with contem- “More Than a Month,” pre- This is an intimate tribute to Akron in 1926, Pollard of breast cancer. in John Ford’s Judge Priest porary interviews to create an miering on Independent Lens on their artistry, with performances continued to promote integra- irresistible mosaic chronicling Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 p.m., is by Patti Austin, Kindred The the movement’s evolution, about Shukree Hassan Family Soul and Valerie features interviews with Tilghman, an African American Simpson. seminal black power leaders, filmmaker, on a cross-country Finally, American Masters including Stokely Carmichael campaign to end Black History closes out the month with a Black History Month Events and Eldridge Cleaver, as well as Month. Through this tongue-in- profile of Cab Calloway, one of author/activist Angela Davis. cheek and thought-provoking the first black musicians to tour At Dr. Carter G. Woodson Slavery By Another Name, journey, “More Than a Month” the segregationist South and a premiering Monday, Feb. 13, at investigates what the treatment regular performer at Harlem’s 9 p.m., was a Sundance Film of history tells us about race and famous Cotton Club. “Cab African American Museum Festival selection for 2012. This equality in a “post-racial” Calloway: Sketches” premier- new documentary based on the America. ing Monday, Feb. 27, at 10 p.m., ST. PETERSBURG - The • Feb. 15: “An Evening • Feb. 25: Annual Civic Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Rounding out the Black showcases this exceptional Dr. Carter G. Woodson African with Frederick Douglass”: Challenge: Seven Guitars – Wall Street Journal senior writer History Month programming figure in the history of jazz, a American Museum will host Donald Dowridge of Tampa as The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Douglas A. Blackmon examines are three shows that highlight bandleader and singer who the following events during the statesman who was a African American Museum the concept of “neoslavery,” the artistic contributions of charmed audiences around the Black History Month: prolific writer, orator and will host a 3 p.m. matinee which sentenced African African Americans. On Friday, world with his boundless • Feb. 11: Lunch & A social reformer who after showing of the August Wilson Americans in the post- Feb. 24, at 9 p.m., turn the radio energy, bravado and elegant Candid Conversation: Join in escaping slavery, became a play at American Stage Emancipation South to forced dial back to the 1950s for the showmanship. Calloway was at discussing the movie/book The leader of the abolitionist Theatre at 163 Third St. N in labor for violating an array of tale of a black singer, a white the top of his game in the jazz Help with a diverse audience movement. The free event downtown St. Petersburg. laws that criminalized their DJ, forbidden love and the birth and swing eras of the 30s and from the community. Meet and begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. Proceeds everyday behavior. Award- of rhythm and blues in Great 40s with his signature song mingle at 11 a.m., and enjoy • Feb. 19: Life, Legacy benefit the ongoing program- winning actor Laurence Performances “Memphis.” The “Minnie the Moocher,” lunch and engaging dialogue. and the Dream that Came ming at the museum. Fishburne narrates the film. original Broadway cast featuring the popular refrain “Hi • Feb. 12: Sweetheart True: An inspirational • Feb. 26: I Have a Dream Frontline presents “The members of the 2010 Tony de hi de hi de ho,” and his Shuffle at the historic afternoon of rhythm, dance Mass Choir will host a Interrupters,” premiering Award-winner for Best New timeless rendition of “It Ain’t Manhattan Casino. Get an and poetry under the oaks community fair in the Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9 p.m., Musical reprise their roles in Necessarily So.” early start by stepping out with while celebrating African museum’s Legacy Garden for your Valentine by dancing the American heritage in the neighborhood youth. The free night away to the sounds of beautiful Legacy Garden. The event will be held from 3 to 6 Buster Cooper, the Shawn event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Pay p.m. and is open to the public. Brown Band, On Que Players what you can at the door. For information, reserva- African American History Month and Theo Valentine and • Feb. 24: Jack & Jill of tions or to purchase tickets to Friends. The jam will be from America will sponsor a Black any of these events, call At St. Petersburg College 5 to 10 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets History program at 6 p.m. for 727-323-1104 or e-mail are $25. The Manhattan area youth. The event is free [email protected]. - Clearwater Campus - 2/15 American History - St. Petersburg/Gibbs Casino is at 643 22nd St. S. and open to the public. - An Evening of Poetry and - Palladium Theater - 2/20 - Campus - 2/15 - Movie Night: Jazz, 6:30 p.m., Hard Drive Dr. Mac J. 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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 7 ENTERTAINMENT Remembering Music Pioneer Don Cornelius LYNN ELBER ultra-cool emcee, made Soul AP TELEVISION WRITER Train appointment viewing. “There was not program- LOS ANGELES (AP) - ming that targeted any particular host Don Cornelius ethnicity,” he said in 2006, then was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant added: “I’m trying to use WBTT Presents ‘A Raisin In The Sun’ TV showman who used his euphemisms here; trying to It was only two weeks ago when I wrote a This very talented group presented to the standing- purring, baritone voice to seduce avoid saying there was no televi- review of The West Coast Theatre Troupe’s (WBTT) room-only audience, a few weeks of what their life mainstream America into sion for black folks, which they presentation of “Love Songs in the Key of Aretha.” was like living in a very small roach-infested embracing black music and knew was for them.” If you read the review, you know that I raved about apartment on the South Side of Chicago in the early artists. With that voice, he helped the musical. It was simply outstanding. Well 1950’s. It is a heart-felt story of a black Chicago But the “love, peace, and bring the best R&B, soul and neighbor, WBTT hasn’t let up yet and continues to family’s attempt to move out of the ghetto with SOUL!” he wished viewers as he later hip-hop acts to TV. It was produce outstanding productions close by in hopes of building a better life for themselves. closed each show for decades one of the first TV shows to Sarasota. The latest being the stage version of The play opens with indications that a financial escaped him as his life showcase African American Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” windfall in the form of an insurance check for $10,000 descended into marital trouble, artists including , which debuted on Broadway on March 11, 1959. is soon to be received by the mother, Lena Younger. illness and, finally, a fatal self- Marvin Gaye and Barry White. Though Soul Train The title comes from the poem “Harlem” also known This represents money due from her deceased inflicted gunshot wound on last “You have to dream,” became one of the longest- as “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes. husband’s life insurance policy. What seems to be a Wednesday. Cornelius said in a 1995 running syndicated shows in TV Running for nearly two years, it was named the financial windfall plunges the family into conflict with To music-hungry viewers, interview. “I dreamed every- history, its power began to wane best play of 1959 by the NY Drama Critic’s Circle. one another. Walter dreams of owning a liquor store, he was a smooth, sharp-dressed thing. I used to introduce Marvin in the 1980s and ‘90s as “A Raisin in the Sun” was the first play written by an while his mother Lena dreams of using the money to man who got them dancing to the Gaye in my living room. So American pop culture began African American woman to be produced on purchase their own home; wife Ruth is totally in hottest tracks going. The pop when the time came that I was folding in black culture instead Broadway. In 1960, the play was nominated for four agreement. Sister Beneatha is looking forward to world’s biggest stars recalled going to really introduce guys of keeping it segregated. Tony Awards: Best Play; Best Actor in a Play paying her medical school tuition. Whereas everyone is him as much more: A cultural like Marvin Gaye and Steve By that time, there were (Sidney Poitier), Best Actress in a Play (Claudia going in different directions, an additional problem groundbreaker who advanced Wonder, I had done it before. more options for black artists to McNeil); Best Direction of a Play (Lloyd Richards.) arises from the bigoted world around them. African American music and “ Soul Train had a appear on mainstream shows. In 1961, a film version of the play was released Without sharing anymore details of the play, the culture; a black entrepreneur whimsical cartoon train and And on shows like American featuring its original Broadway cast. Youngers eventually move out of the apartment, ful- who overcame racism by whistle that opened each show. Bandstand, blacks could be seen As suggested to you in the past, if you haven’t filling the family’s long-held dream of owning their strength of will; a visionary who For the show’s close, Cornelius dancing along with whites. attended any of the WBTT presentations, it’s about own home. However, the audience is left wondering understood rap’s emergence but would close each show with his But even when Michael time that you did! If you have never seen a live about the Younger’s uncertain future. Nevertheless, criticized its rawness. sign-off: “Love, peace, and Jackson became the King of Pop, play/musical or don’t plan on traveling to New York at the end of the play they are optimistic and seem Donald Cortez Cornelius SOUL!” drawing out the pro- there was still a need to highlight City any time soon, you couldn’t do yourself any determined to live a better life. was born Sept. 27, 1936, in nunciation of the last word with the achievements of African better than by getting tickets and attending the next This is a play that will never be out-of-date! Chicago. After high school, he his deep voice. Americans that were still mar- show of “Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Remember to “Keep Jazz Alive” by served as a Marine in Korea. The show, with his sharp eye ginalized at mainstream events. Davis, Jr.” (March 7 to April 1). Trust me, you’ll be “Supporting Live Jazz!” Cornelius was working as an for talent, became the corner- So Cornelius created the Soul glad that you did. Jazz fans – do you have any feedback? I would insurance salesman when he stone of his entertainment Train Awards, which would Last Friday, we were able to see Will Little, like to hear from YOU! You may visit my website spent $400 on a broadcasting empire. He acted as an independ- become a key honor for Jasmine McAllister, Alice M. Gatling, Dhakeria at: www. rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email me at course and landed a part-time job ent producer, host, and salesman musicians. The series also Cunningham and Bryson Gregory all shine brightly [email protected]. You may also mail your in 1966 as announcer, newsman to bring Soul Train into partner- spawned the Soul Train Lady of in Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” Little plays letters to Rick Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly and DJ on WVON radio. That’s ship with Tribune Entertainment Soul Awards and the Soul Train Walter Lee Younger, a chauffeur with a wife Ruth Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., St. Petersburg, where listeners first heard the Co., which became the show’s Christmas Starfest. (Jasmine), son Travis (Bryson), sister Beneatha FL 33705. distinctively measured and rich distributor in the 1980s. Along the way, however, (Dhakeria) and mother Lena (Gatling) to support. Cornelius rumble. The show chugged Cornelius became estranged Cornelius began moonlight- gradually onto TV screens from a changing music scene To view schedule ing at WCIU-TV when Roy nationwide: Only a handful of that clashed with his relatively of events visit: Wood, his mentor at WVON, stations initially were receptive. conservative taste. But while he www.rickgeesjazzjamm.com moved there, and won a job Johnson Products Co., maker of suggested violently or sexually producing and hosting “A Afro Sheen and other hair-care explicit gangsta rap should be Black’s View of the News.” goods, was its major sponsor and labeled “X-rated,” Cornelius For additional information When the station wanted to the first black-owned company said the focus should be on elim- call 727-866-1844 or expand its “ethnic” program- to sponsor a national weekly TV inating poverty and violence email [email protected] ming, he pitched a black music show. Years later, major advertis- from low-income black commu- show, and Soul Train was born. ers including Coca-Cola and nities. “You want to do what you’re McDonald’s joined. Cornelius, who was capable of doing. If I saw (Dick Soul Train aired nationally inducted into the Broadcasting Clark’s) American Bandstand from 1971 to 2006. Asked why it and Cable Hall of Fame in 1995 and I saw dancing and I knew endured, he told The New York and has a star on the Hollywood black kids can dance better; and I Times in 1995: “There is an Walk of Fame, said in 2006 he saw white artists and I knew inner craving among us all, remained grateful to the black artists make better music; within us all, for television that musicians who made Soul Train and if I saw a white host and I we can personally connect to.” the destination for the best and knew a black host could project a He stepped down as host in latest in black music. hipper line of speech, and I did 1993, and sold it to MadVision On Feb. 1, he was pro- know all these things,” then it Entertainment in 2008. nounced dead of a self-inflicted was reasonable to try, he said. “Don Cornelius was a gunshot wound at 4:56 a.m. Soul Train, which began in pioneer and a trailblazer,” Earvin Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1970, followed some of the “Magic” Johnson wrote on said Los Angeles County Bandstand format with its Twitter. “He was the first African Assistant Chief Coroner Ed audience and young dancers. But American to create, produce, Winter. Cornelius died at the age that’s where the comparisons host & more importantly OWN of 75. stopped. Cornelius, the suave, his own show.” PICK OF THE WEEK! 43 25 22 CA$H 3 583 199 862 DOG DAYS

Call Dianne Speights Independent Sales Director 727-403-0144 or 6-8 1-7 727-866-6621 5-2 8-1 4-3 3-5 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 CHALLENGER SPORTS Eli’s Elite, For Sure, After 2nd Super Bowl MVP St. Louis Gets Hat . “We’d been in those He also led six game-winning awards. He joined the guy he got Trick As Lightning situations, and we knew that we drives to bring New York back the better of in the big game yet had no more time left. We had to from fourth-quarter deficits. again, Brady, along with Terry go down and score, and guys “He’s become confident over Bradshaw, Bart Starr and Joe Top Panthers stepped up and made great plays.’’ time; kind of grew into it,’’ Montana (the only player with Led, as usual, by Manning Manning’s father, former New three). And Manning did it in the And teams are playing like it. You himself. Orleans Saints quarterback House that Peyton Built, the have to fight for every shift.’’ He opened the game by Archie, told The Associated Press stadium where his Big Bro a four- Stamkos scored on his own becoming the first quarterback to after Sunday’s game. ``I always time regular-season MVP but rebound to give Tampa Bay a 4-2 complete his first nine attempts in felt like you have to experience owner of only one Super Bowl lead with 7:24 left in the second. a Super Bowl. And he finished the those situations before you title has starred for the The center has six goals and nine job by directing the nine-play, 88- become confident. He’s certainly Indianapolis Colts. points in six games against Florida BY HOWARD FENDRICH yard TD drive that put New York had his share.’’ “It just feels good to win a this season. ahead with 57 seconds left. That’s true. Manning’s even Super Bowl. Doesn’t matter TAMPA (AP) - Martin St. Stamkos passed up a scoring INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - ``That was quite a drive that done it before in the Super Bowl. where you are,’’said Manning, 10 Louis had a memorable milestone chance to set up St. Louis’ last Back in August, back before the he was able to put together,’’ Four years ago, he took home for 14 for 118 yards in Sunday’s game. goal. season began, Eli Manning was Giants coach said. his first MVP award after a fourth quarter. St. Louis scored three times in “That’s just a tribute to the asked whether he considered “He deserves all the credit in the scoring pass to Plaxico Burress As he spoke, he clutched the his 900th NHL game, Steven kind of people we have on the himself an “elite’’quarterback a la world, because he really has put with 35 seconds left allowed New silver Vince Lombardi Trophy. Stamkos added his league-leading team,’’ Tampa Bay coach Guy Tom Brady. his team on his shoulders all York to upset Brady and New Once again, he’d outdone 34th goal and the Tampa Bay Boucher said. ``They’re all Manning replied simply that year.’’ England, ruining the Patriots’ bid Brady, who was 27 of 41 for 276 Lightning beat the Florida unselfish and people who care he belonged “in that class.’’ He This late drive, so reminiscent for a perfect season. Back then, yards, with two TDs and one Panthers 6-3 on Saturday night. about the group.’’ was questioned and criticized for of the way New York beat New Manning got a boost from David . In one stretch, Brady ``Weird things happen Bergenheim pulled Florida to that, and shocking, right? it all England in the 2008 Super Bowl Tyree’s Velcro-helmet grab on the completed 16 consecutive passes, sometimes in situations like that,’’ 5-3 with 46 seconds to go in the became quite a big deal in New with Manning as MVP, started on go-ahead drive. This time, the key breaking Joe Montana’s Super St. Louis said. ``Of all the games I second. York. the Giants’ 12, with a little more play was ’s Bowl record of 13. could have done that, it was my Tampa Bay went up 2-1 when Hard to imagine anyone than 31/2 minutes left and the 38-yard, over-the-shoulder catch All Brady could do after the 900th game. It’s fun. On a Lecavalier scored his 20th goal arguing about his status now. Patriots ahead 17-15. It closed between two defenders along the game was praise Manning. weekend night, my kids are here. this season from the high slot at Perfect at the beginning, cool with running back Ahmad sideline, which held up after the “He made some great throws It’s pretty exciting.’’ 1:42 of the second. The Lightning and calm on a closing drive to the Bradshaw easing into the end Patriots challenged it. there in the fourth quarter,’’ Brady St. Louis got two goals during captain has reached the 20-goal go-ahead , Manning zone from 6 yards out. The The Giants had trouble said. Tampa Bay’s four-goal second, plateau in 12 consecutive seasons. won his second NFL champi- Patriots decided not to contest the putting up points Sunday despite The biggest turnaround of all helping the Lightning take a 5-3 St. Louis extended the onship in a four-year span and run, trying to save some time on getting into New England’s this season for Manning was the lead entering the third. The right Lightning advantage to 3-1 when second Super Bowl MVP award, the clock for a final drive a risky territory on every drive except a way he brought the Giants back winger, who has six goals and 16 he picked up a loose puck just too for steering the New York and desperate decision by Patriots kneeldown at the end of the first from a 1-5 slump that left them 7- points during a nine-game point outside the crease and wrapped a Giants to a 21-17 victory over the coach Bill Belichick. half. 7 and in serious danger of missing streak, completed the hat trick on shot around goalie Scott on Sunday But New England couldn’t But Manning kept at it, using the playoffs. But from there, he an empty-netter during the final Clemmensen 2:40 after night. get the ball back in the end zone, eight receivers, led by Hakeem took them on a season-closing, minute of play. Lecavalier’s goal. St. Louis also Right now, no one, not even with Brady’s final heave from his Nicks’ 10 catches for 109 yards. six-game winning streak. It was St. Louis’ fifth career scored with 4:52 left in the second his older sibling Peyton, is as good 49 falling barely beyond the grasp “We just tried to be patient,’’ He finished the postseason hat trick and first since Oct. 26, off a nifty pass from Lecavalier. in the clutch right now. of tight end Rob Gronkowski. said Manningham, who finished with nine TDs and only one inter- 2006, against Carolina. His last “We had a tough second Right now, no one, not even “We had this goal to finish, with five receptions for 73 yards. ception, solid as could be the multi-goal game came in a 5-2 period, to say the least,’’ Panthers New England’s Tom Brady, is as finish, finish,’’ Coughlin said, “Got to be patient with this game. whole way. win over Ottawa on March 29. coach Kevin Dineen said. ``We adept at erasing deficits. “and win the fourth quarter.’’ We knew big plays (were) going “I never doubt Eli,’’ Giants “I feel like I haven’t scored, got off to a tough start, and I think “We’ve had a bunch of them That’s precisely when to come. We just had to take safety said. “I like two goals in a game in a long we were our own worst enemy. this year. We’ve had some fourth- Manning takes over. advantage of them.’’ don’t think anyone on this team time,’’ St. Louis said. ``It’s nice to That was certainly the differ- quarter comebacks,’’ said In the regular season, he Manning now is one of only doubts Eli.’’ get on the scoreboard and help ence.’’ Manning, 30 for 40 for 296 yards, threw an NFL-record 15 TD five players in NFL history with No one anywhere possibly your team.’’ Clemmensen was pulled late with one touchdown pass and zero passes in the final period. multiple Super Bowl MVP could doubt him now. Nate Thompson and Vincent in the second after allowing five Lecavalier also scored for the goals on 25 shots and was Lightning, who have won six of replaced by Brian Foster, who seven. Lecavalier added three made one save over 5 minutes on Tom Coughlin Has 2 Super Bowls, assists. his 25th birthday in his NHL Florida got goals from Tomas debut. Clemmensen returned to Fleischmann, Mikael Samuelsson start the third. And Job For Life and Sean Bergenheim. The “It’s a really good birthday Southeast Division-leading present, so I’m probably not going this game was as wild as New talked about finishing all the Coughlin not only Panthers were coming off a 2-1 to forget this birthday,’’ Foster York’s 17-14 win over the time and winning the fourth motivated his team, he win over Winnipeg on Friday said. Patriots in 2008 for his first quarter, being the stronger probably outcoached Bill night. Samuelsson cut Florida’s championship. team, making the plays, and it Belichick. Florida has a one-point lead deficit to 3-2 on the rebound after “Each one is very unique, happened again.’’ The Giants outgained the over second-place Washington. Mathieu Garon made a strong and this one is just as exciting, It marked the seventh time Patriots 396-349, and held the The Lightning, fourth in the stop on Bergenheim’s shot from probably more so because of that Manning had led a fourth- ball more than 37 minutes. division, are just eight points the slot at 7:06 of the second. the kind of year we had,’’ quarter comeback this season, Once again, New York won the back. Thompson put the Lightning Coughlin said after seeing Tom and it’s become the norm in a turnover battle 1-0, giving “It’s a hard league,’’ ahead 1-0 during a 2-on-1 just Brady’s desperation pass into season that Coughlin has them a 12-2 advantage in their Samuelsson said. ``You have to 1:37 into the game. Florida tied it the end zone fall incomplete. talked of nothing more than six-game winning streak. fight for every spot, for every inch 1-all when Fleischmann scored ``What a wonderful experience finishing games. Coordinator Kevin there. I shouldn’t say it’s a like a from the right circle at 3:54 of the it was to see the team come “That last drive, looking at Gilbride’s offense probably Tom Coughlin playoff, but it’s getting close to it. first off a backhand pass from the together like they did. Our each other in the huddle, should have put up more points boards by Kris Versteeg. BY TOM CANAVAN defense started to play very looking in each other’s eyes, and ’s’ defense well, we gained some confi- we said we’re going to finish kept the Patriots off the score- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - dence, and as they say the rest this things,’’ tackle David board for the final 26:20. No more hot seat for Tom is history.’’ Diehl said. “It can’t get much better,’’ Rockies Acquire Coughlin. No more second- That history will show was The Giants didn’t finish Giants chief executive John guessing. that it was Coughlin who kept games the previous two years Mara said. “To have it happen The 65-year-old Coughlin this team together through and they missed the playoffs. one time, the way it did four Guthrie From Orioles made NFL history on Sunday, early season injuries, a four- In his final pregame speech years ago, was pretty incredi- becoming the oldest coach to game midseason losing streak Saturday, Coughlin talked ble. To have it happen twice is BY PAT GRAHAM was first reported by The win a Super Bowl by guiding and a depressing loss to about finishing again, players hard to put into words.’’ Baltimore Sun. Guthrie lost 17 the Giants to a 21-17 victory Washington in game No. 14 believing in themselves and Coughlin laughed when DENVER (AP) - The games last season, the most in over New England for his when they lost a share of first playing for each other. asked about being a candidate Colorado Rockies have traded the American League, and second NFL championship in place with a no-show perform- His final topic was family for the Hall of Fame, but it’s pitchers Matt Lindstrom and finished with a 4.33 ERA. four years. ance. and love, not what one would obvious his recent accomplish- Jason Hammel to the Baltimore Guthrie, who turns 33 in “What I was concerned Instead of getting upset, expect from a man who is ments have put him on the Orioles for veteran right-hander April, agreed to a one-year, $8.2 with was these guys making Coughlin told his team every- known as a disciplinarian. hall’s radar. Jeremy Guthrie. million contract with the their own history,’’ Coughlin thing was still within their Coughlin, however, has He downplayed matching Both teams confirmed the Rockies, avoiding an arbitration said. “This is such a wonderful grasp, and they went out and learned how to reach young Parcells’ Super Bowl win total. deal Monday. hearing that had been scheduled thing, these guys carving their took it all, winning their final players lately and this message “I’m very thankful and The trade for Guthrie, the for Monday in St. Petersburg, own history.’’ six games. sunk in. very grateful for the opportuni- Orioles’ opening day starter Fla. He’s eligible to become a The Giants did that by The final one was the most “It was very passionate,’’ ty that I’ve had as a head coach three of the last four seasons, free agent after the season. capturing the franchise’s fourth thrilling with two-time MVP defensive captain of the ,’’ Super Bowl championship. Eli Manning leading an 88- said. “We could have come out Coughlin said. “The wonderful New York only trails yard drive that Ahmad and played at that point, we players that I have worked Pittsburgh with six, and San Bradshaw capped with a 6- were so excited. It was hard with, the coaches that have sur- Francisco and Dallas with five, yard touchdown run with 57 sleep after a speech like that. I rounded us and the support and became the first team to seconds to go on a play the don’t know what it is about from ownership, that’s what win the title after finishing the Patriots let the running back Coach Coughlin, but his Super this is all about.’’ regular season 9-7. score to save time. Bowl speeches, I give them a And there is no doubt Coughlin and Hall of Fame “We won so many games 10. They got me ready to play. Coughlin will have that candidate Bill Parcells are the like this, at the end of the I know he looks dull at times, ownership support for as long only coaches to lead the Giants game, the end of the fourth but he is a fiery guy. You could as he wants. to two Super Bowl titles, and quarter,’’ Coughlin said. ``We tell it was from the heart.’’ THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 9 STATE & NATIONAL Commemorating National U.S. Rep. Jackson Faces First Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Democratic Challenge

VALERIE JARRETT percent in just three years; and We will not achieve this goal BY SOPHIA TAREEN outside of Chicago in Kankakee Despite changes to the district, SENIOR ADVISOR TO black women account for the overnight. But we know that we ASSOCIATED PRESS and registering new voters in it remains largely comprised of THE PRESIDENT largest share of HIV infections must keep making progress, each rural areas. The campaign is black neighborhoods on among women. and every day. For our communi- CHICAGO - The former con- shaping up as one of the toughest Chicago’s South Side, and WASHINGTON, DC. – We each must do our part by ties and our families, the stakes are gresswoman and one-time Mary fights in Illinois’ March 20 Halvorson has taken her campaign Feb. 7 was the 12th annual getting tested regularly, and by simply too high for us to be Kay saleswoman dashed up to the primary, and it could be the latest to his backyard: She’s hired an National Black HIV/AIDS educating those in our community satisfied with anything less. pulpit of the black megachurch test of whether famously segre- African American community Awareness Day. This past about what they can do to help end National Black HIV/AIDS and offered stories of growing up gated Chicago and its surround- relations consultant, scored the December, on World AIDS Day, the epidemic. Awareness Day is more than just a poor and raising two children on ing suburbs have moved beyond endorsements of several black President Obama spoke about the President Obama is day of commemoration for those her own as she tried to win the voting along racial lines. ministers and speaks at up to five United States’ commitment to committed to doing his part as we’ve lost; we must rededicate congregation’s support for her bid “We need someone who black churches every Sunday. ending HIV/AIDS. In a speech at well. In 2010, he released the ourselves to the work ahead. Even to unseat Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says it doesn’t matter where you This is the first time Jackson, George Washington University, he nation’s first comprehensive when it comes to an epidemic as Debbie Halvorson, who is grew up, you should have the 46, has faced a serious Democratic told the audience, “Make no HIV/AIDS plan. Together with devastating as HIV/AIDS, we white, is giving the son of the same equal opportunity to challenger since he was sent to mistake, we are going to win this Secretary Clinton, he has helped have the chance to write our own iconic civil rights leader his first education,’’ Halvorson told the Congress after winning a special fight. But the fight is not over … assemble a coalition of govern- destiny. As President Obama said real competition in a district that congregation at Sweet Holy election in 1995. He has not by a long shot.” ments, healthcare professionals, in December, “We can end this has been held by a black congress- Spirit Church of Chicago, where responded by campaigning harder Sadly, this is especially true in and service providers. They have pandemic. We can beat this man for three decades. She the gospel-singing pastor has than ever, making more public the African American community. set a goal that would have been disease. We can win this fight.” believes recent ethics scandals endorsed her. “I grew up poor. I appearances and touting a list of Black Americans represent 12 unthinkable just a few decades For more information about have made him vulnerable, and a know what we need, we need high-profile endorsements. percent of the U.S. population, but ago: an AIDS-free generation, in National Black HIV/AIDS new congressional map has added jobs now.’’ After three years of they account for 44 percent of new which virtually all children are Awareness Day and this more white and rural voters to his Both campaigns released regularly declining interviews, HIV infections. Among young born HIV-free, and prevention Administration’s efforts to fight district - along with a large chunk internal polls in January that put Jackson’s also returning black gay men alone, infections tools help them stay HIV-free HIV/AIDS in the black of the area Halvorson represented Jackson well ahead. And reporters’ phone calls. “The have increased by nearly 50 throughout their lives. community, visitwww.aids.gov. until she lost to a candidate with political experts note that redistricting and the polls show strong tea party support in 2010. Jackson’s family name resonates we’re still popular,’’ he said in a Jackson is fighting back by deeply in the district he has won telephone interview. “I feel very hiring a pricey public relations up until now with more than 80 confident. But we never take Brown Univ. Student Uncovers firm, opening a campaign office percent of the vote. anyone or anything for granted.’’ Lost Malcolm X Speech African Americans Are Being BY DAVID KLEPPER instead must forge their own identi- the visit weeks in advance. Campus ASSOCIATED PRESS ties and culture. officials were wary: Malcolm X At the time, Malcolm X, 35, had been banned from the Asked “What’s Missing From PROVIDENCE - The was a loyal supporter of the Nation University of California-Berkeley recording was forgotten, and so, of Islam, a black separatist and Queens College in New York Your TV Choices?” too, was the odd twist of history that movement. He would be assassi- City. brought together Malcolm X and nated four years later after leaving In his speech, Malcolm X (BLACK PR WIRE) - A currently being aired that feature which is being supported by Brown University. the group and crafting his own outlined black Muslims’beliefs and coalition of consumer groups, African Americans in starring roles various African American groups The audiotape of Malcolm X’s more global, spiritual ideology. argued that black Americans cannot media activists, clergy and reveals that most are so-called and media outlets, plans to get as 1961 address in Providence might The legacy of slavery and wait for white Americans to offer concerned citizens are launching a reality-based shows or re-runs of many participants to “vote” for never have surfaced at all if 22- racism, he told the crowd of 800, them equality. national online survey to ask comedies were once featured on more TV options as possible. year-old Brown University student “has made the 20 million black “No, we are not anti-white,’’ he African American households to the major four networks. The next “Many of the decisions that Malcolm Burnley hadn’t stumbled people in this country a dead people. said. “But we don’t have time for the tell their preferences about the kind largest block of hours of particular are made by the TV industry are across a reference to it in an old Dead economically, dead mentally, white man. The white man is on top of relevant programming choices interest to blacks consists of re- based not necessarily on research student newspaper. He found the dead spiritually. Dead morally and already, the white man is the boss they want to see on television. broadcasts of theatrically released but on the opinions and experi- recording of the little-remembered otherwise. Integration will not bring already. He has first-class citizenship The coalition is being brought movies (again, mostly comedies) ences of executives,” said Dr. visit gathering dust in the university a man back from the grave.’’ already. So you are wasting your together by the Black Heritage starring black actors. Hairston. “This is an important archives. Malcolm X was prompted to time talking to the white man. We Network, a new cable channel “Based upon the viewing opportunity for black families to let “No one had listened to this in come to Brown by an article about are working on our own people.’’ planned for launch this year that options available to black house- the industry know exactly what 50 years,’’ Burnley told The the growing Black Muslim The recording of the address is will offer what it calls “Black- holds, there seems to be a kinds of program choices they Associated Press. “There aren’t movement published in the Brown in pristine condition. Pierce oriented non-fiction program- conscious effort to ignore certain want, especially for their children.” many recordings of him before Daily Herald. The article by obtained the tape after the event - ming.” The network hopes to use types of programs that appeal to In addition to gathering ideas 1962. And this is a unique speech - Katharine Pierce, a young student she isn’t sure who made the the information gathered as a guide African Americans,” said Dr. for programs, the survey will ask it’s not like others he had given at Pembroke College, then the recording - and it sat in a box of for its own programming plans. Teresa Hairston, a member of the participants to rank their interest in before.’’ women’s college at Brown, was mementos for years before she According to Nielsen data, coalition and consultant to the programs covering news and In the May 11, 1961 speech first written for a religious studies mailed it to the university archives. African Americans watch 40 Black Heritage Network. “News, current affairs, documentaries and delivered to a mostly white class. It caught the eye of the Burnley has had the tape percent more hours of television interviews, documentaries and independent films, public televi- audience of students and some student paper’s editor, Richard digitized and plans to air excerpts per month than the general popula- issue-oriented programs targeted sion programs and regionally- residents, Malcolm X combines Holbrooke. next week at an event hosted by the tion. Despite being one of TV’s for African Americans are almost aired shows. blistering humor and reason to Somehow, the article made its Rhode Island Black Heritage most important audiences, pro- impossible to find, especially The survey will be available argue that blacks should not look to way to Malcolm X. His staff and Association as part of Black gramming that addresses their during the primetime schedule.” online through Feb. 29 at integrate into white society but Holbrooke worked out details of History Month. varied interests are not being Conducting a first-time www.WhatIWantToSee.com. The offered. Coalition members says national survey asking African results will be made through these that there is plenty of research on Americans what they want to see same outlets and will also be mind. That’s why he got my vote.” lifetime in the making. It marks a what African American are on TV will clearly demonstrate delivered to key leaders in media, LEWIS Lewis also has the vote of con- milestone in an educational watching, but virtually nothing on there is demand for a broader range civil rights and academia. continued from front page fidence from his new boss. career that spans four decades. what they would prefer to see on of programs beyond entertain- For further information, visit Julian Coakley, FMU’s student “When we began a national When he accepts the mantle of television. ment. www.WhatIWantToSee.com or body president and member of the search for a new president, we leadership at FMU, he is armed A review of TV programs WhatIWantToSee.com, call 312-408-1881. FMU Board of Trustees, is also were looking for transformative with his Vision 2020 10-year happy to have Lewis at the helm. leadership that could help us action plan and a goal to impact As a trustee, Coakley held a vote in move this university to the next the next generation of world- Frederick Douglass Homeless – the institution’s presidential hiring level,” said Charles George, class scholars. and selection process. chairman of the FMU Board of “My father told me to make “I thought he was outstanding. Trustees. “We could not be more sure I leave every job better than Congress Denies Compromise Of all the candidates, Dr. Lewis pleased to have Dr. Lewis at I left it. I am committed to was the only one who came in with Florida Memorial at this time. He making FMU better,” he said. “I BY RITA D. LEWIS State to Congress and Congress Visitors’ Center for the nation to a plan of action at the interview,” is the right leader for this moment have the opportunity to impact must in turn approve it – so, ironi- view and consider Douglass’ con- Coakley recalled. “He came in Florida Memorial’s history.’’ students who in turn impact com- WASHINGTON, DC – cally, Douglass will remain tribution to America’s transforma- prepared and had students on his For Lewis, this moment is a munities and society as a whole.” Frederick Douglass was one step homeless until politics catch up tion. As this offer was also away from having a home with his and Washington, DC’s rejected, the bronze statue alongside other prestigious state place in the United States. currently stands, collecting dust at STAMPS sale of soda and sugary drinks, but Rep. Scott Plakon, (R- residents in the United States Steven Weitzman, of Judiciary Square, with no home. that was also denied. Iowa, Longwood), who sponsored the Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Weitzman Studios, was awarded Weitzman will be joining the continued from front page California and Texas have House bill, is working with others According to Congressional the commission by the DC ongoing efforts to gain standard The federal government spent proposed similar bills in the past on the sugar issue before the bills records, each state is allowed two Commission on the Arts & American rights for The District nearly $5 billion last year to help two years, but nothing has been goes to the next committee. statues; one in the Capitol Humanities to create a heroic of Columbia and all of its about 3 million Floridians, as an passed into law, according to the A group of bishops and Rotunda and another placed bronze sculpture of Frederick residents - past, present and future. increasing number are relying on National Conference of State welfare advocates met with elsewhere within the Capitol Douglass. This remarkable piece, Weitzman plans to continue to be the program in a sour economy. Legislators (NCSL). lawmakers to oppose the bill they complex. As Washington, DC has which took over a year and $100k a voice in ensuring that Douglass The average monthly benefit in the The waivers often require cum- say is insulting to Florida’s yet to attain statehood, the heroic to produce, commemorates the and Washington, DC are also rec- state is about $140 per person, bersome negotiations with federal growing number of unemployed. bronze statue of Frederick intense and stately presence of the ognized by paying tribute with according to the USDA. officials and, if granted, cannot “The proposed legislation Douglass is not allowed inside. abolitionist who was also a friend this magnificent piece. In 2004, Gov. Tim Pawlenty originally be applied statewide. The creates new hurdles for families Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes and advisor to Abraham Lincoln. As we embark upon another tried to make Minnesota’s welfare USDA requires a control group, already struggling to meet their Norton is in the process of writing As an artist and activist, year of celebrating the achieve- program the first in the country to meaning it must be started as a pilot most basic daily needs,” said a bill to make DC a state; but what Weitzman, along with the DC ments of African-Americans past ban recipients from buying candy program in a few counties, and be Debra Susie, executive director will become of this interpretation Commission on Arts & and present, what a profound with food stamps, but feds didn’t go evaluated by an outside party, said for Florida Impact and the Florida of the determined and brave Humanities, proposed a compro- statement it would be if his statue for it. Last year, New York City Sheri Steisel, Director of Human Partnership to End Childhood Douglass until then? The statue mise whereas Douglass would be were to officially be “Welcomed applied for a waiver to restrict the Services Policy for NCSL. Hunger. must be directly offered by the temporarily displayed in the Home”. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Praise Time 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Mission Statement: Tuesday Night Live - Prayer Service & Bible Study 7 p.m. EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G. T , Come Worship With the First Baptist Family PASTOR Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-8708 Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody”

Rev. Richard Jackson Moore’s Chapel AME Church HAS GOD CHOSEN YOU? and Rev. Henry Payne 3037 Fairfield Avenue South Co-Pastors St. Petersburg, FL 33712 SAVED BY GRACE ALONE! Women’s Growth Institute 727-321-3187 Southside Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3647 18th Ave. S. 327-9711 Rev. James S. Cleare, Pastor holds Community Pastor Cleare, and Bible Study (CBS) wife Sis. April Cleare “A New Season: GOD is doing more Women’s Retreat in March! Call for reservation information! at Moore’s Chapel AME Church” 1st & 3rd Saturdays Church School...... Sunday 9:00 AM Nov. - April 9:30 a.m. - Noon “Where the Word of GOD is applied to Life” SSTBC.org (website) Worship Service...... Sunday 10:30 AM Visit WRXB (1590 AM) - Sundays, 11 AM Studying Ephesians “Where the Word of GOD prepares us for Life” Childcare available Bible Study ...... Wednesday, 7:00 PM Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM • Southside Institute of Biblical Studies - Wed. 7:30 PM “Where the Word of GOD is explained for Life” Us! for ages 2-6

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

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Street Church Of God 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4116 34th Street South Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. (727) 898-9407 Pinch A Penny Plaza Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-258-4993 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. www.ufcfbaptistchurch.org Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Clark Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement The church where Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another. 20th Street Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Church Of Christ 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Thursday...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment - Awana “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor ADVERTISE YOUR 1137 37th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 321-0670

SERVICES CHURCH EVENT Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. CALL F O R AQUOTE: P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. 727-896-2922 Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 2 PM COME AND GET A BAG OF FOOD ONCE A MONTH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Mt. Zion Progressive St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Missionary Baptist Church The St. Mark Missionary February and the general public are Baptist Church, its pastor, the Feb. 10-11 - Mid-Winter invited to study the Bible with “Impact the world by meet every Monday at 6:30 We invite you, your family Reverend Brian K. Brown, its Board held at St. John in Arcadia, us and learn “What Baptists equipping believers to reach p.m. Girl Scouts meet every and friends to join us for official staff of Deacons and FL. Believe.” the lost with the gospel of first, third and fifth Monday at weekly uplifting and spirit Trustees, and the entire congre- Feb. 19 - Church Outing to Children and Youth Jesus Christ.” 6:30 p.m. filled worship services every gation, extends to the Galilee M. B. Church at 3:30 Ministry Meetings are held Attention: Young Adults Is your child interested in Sunday, at 7:45 a.m. and 10 community at large, its wish that p.m. every Monday at 6 p.m. 18 – 25, our REACH Ministry music? Try our Community a.m. Teen Services are held there would be an overflowing of Feb. 20 - Church Outing to Children in the community are invites you to join the Marching Band and Flag Corp every second, third, fourth God’s blessings upon their lives. First Baptist Institutional at 7 p.m welcome to join us. Tuesday evening bible study under the direction of Mr. Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Youth St. Mark is grounded in a Christ- Feb. 28 - St. Mark Museum of Young Adult Ministry weekly at 7 p.m. in the Youth Deon Bryant. Contact the Chapel. centered doctrine that has as its African American History imme- every Monday from 6:30 p.m. Education Building located at church at 894-4311 for more Visit us on the web: mzpro- central theme, a belief that we are a diately following morning (Bible Study). 921 20th St. information. gressive.org and like us on haven of hope, help, and healing worship. Sunday School Teachers’ The Children and Youth Lunch Time Bible Study FACEBOOK for other for a world hungering for and Also at St. Mark … Meeting is held every Tuesday Ministries has a variety of each Wednesday at 12 noon. ministry activities and events. thirsting after the enlightened Sunday School is held for at 7 p.m. social outlets for ages 6-18. We invited you for an interac- Mt. Zion Progressive word of God. At St. Mark, we are both children and adults of all Senior Hour of Power Your child can learn basic tive study for just 30 minutes Missionary Baptist Church, Christians willing to work and ages. Sunday School starts each Bible Study is held every Christian values through in the main sanctuary. Open to 955 20th St. S. 727-894-4311. partner in unity, praising God for Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All are Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Scouting. Cub and Boy Scouts the public. www.mzprogressive.org. His awesome gift, His son Jesus invited to come out and join us. Prayer Meeting and Bible Christ. Baptist Training Union is Study every Thursday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Coming in the Month of each Sunday at 5 p.m. Members 7 p.m.

“The Ship – One Lord, Workshop and Orientation. Done by the order of the Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church One Faith, One Baptism, One The workshop is open for new Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.” membership! All parishioners Church, Incorporated. Please Bethel Metropolitan team-centered and Bible-based use of our Prayer Line 727-321- Friendship are invited to attend this contact FBMC Office. Missionary Baptist Church, “God’s teaching ministry; with priorities 9645. Missionary Baptist Church numinous workshop experi- Have you found the key? If House in the City,” under the leader- focused on love, forgiveness, unity, Prayer Breakfast is is a Family of believers in ence along with sharing in you’re looking for the key to ship of Dr Rickey L. Houston peace and growth. We celebrate in scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4. at Christ, reaching out to the great fellowship and food: happiness or heaven, you’ll extends an invitation to the worship, we care for one another, we 8:30 a.m. Join us and be physically world, preaching the gospel to The Music Ministry find it through Jesus Christ. community to join us as we declare cultivate the fullest spiritual life and spiritually fed. the unsaved and teaching the Workshop, Feb. 16-18, Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., and the living Word of God. Join us at 9 possible both individually and cor- “Deeper Into God’s Word We saved to serve by demonstrat- Thursday - Friday, 6:30 – 9 Friendship welcome you to a.m. for Sunday School and 10:15 porately; and we communicate Shall Delve In 2012” II Timothy ing the Love of Christ. p.m. open our doors. Friendships’ a.m. worship service. Bible Study God’s truth at every opportunity. 2:15, 3:16-17 “2012 ~ God Never Fails” Registration: Feb. 16 at 6 Morning Services starts at 7:45 and Teen Summit/Children Rising Living out these principles results in Telephone:727-327-0554 MARK YOUR p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9 and 10:45 Sunday School are held at 7 Wednesday evening. a kaleidoscope of ministries for all Email:[email protected]. CALENDAR for the following a.m. – 2 p.m. begins at 9:30. We are committed to a Christ- ages and interests. We also Website: www.bmmbc.org dates: All attendees should be 18 Prayer still works for the centered, people-centered, encourage the community to make Sunday, Feb. 12 - The and older. If you are interest- glory of God. Come join us Singles Ministry will sponsor ed, please contact Jeremy each Wednesday for Noonday “Go Red Sunday” in recogni- Jackson, Minister of Music or Bible Study or each Elim Seventh-Day Adventist tion of the American Heart the Church Office at 727-906- Wednesday night at 7 p.m. as Association (AHA). Support 8300. we study the Book of Church and School the fight against heart disease Sunday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. Hebrews, Dr. John A. Evans, in women: Sisters to wear a The Youth Ministry will Sr., facilitator. BLACK HISTORY MONTH BANQUET You are invited to our ELIM JUNIOR ACADEMY red outfit and Brothers a red celebrate their annual “Black The Youth Enrichment – CELEBRATION You are invited to Pre-Valentines Banquet, Saturday, AND DAYCARE CENTER are tie. Heritage Friendship Talent on Awana curriculum convenes attend our free Black-History Month Feb. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Your still accepting students. Call 727- The Music Ministry Display.” Please come and on Thursday nights, at 7 p.m. Celebration, Feb. 17-18, at the Elim contribution for the event is $25 for 327-8651 and speak with our Do you feel God has called celebrate our heritage and First Lady Teresa Evans, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, adults and $15 for children age 4-10 principal, Mrs. Lawanna McCoy, or you or you would like to learn support our youth. Director of Youth Ministry. 4824 2nd Ave. S., St. Pete. Our years. For info, and to purchase visit us at 4824 2nd Ave. S., St. to sing His melodious praises, The Employee Relations Friendship is located at program will begin Friday Feb. 17 at tickets, call Mrs. Ernestine King Petersburg, 33711. setting the atmosphere for the Counsel Ministry is accepting 3300 31st St. S., St. 7 p.m. Our presenter for the Friday 727-422-5423. FOOD DISTRIBUTION Every worship life of the Church? Job Interest applications for Petersburg, FL 33712. Our evening and Saturday afternoon RADIO MINISTRY Tune in to Tuesday morning at 10, we distrib- The Ship’s Music Ministry the position of Assistant telephone number: 727-906- programs will be St. Petersburg own our weekly Radio Broadcasts: This ute free food items to the will be hosting: “Revitalizing Minister of Music/Organist. 8300. Don’t forget to visit our Sevell Brown III. Our celebration We Believe, aired every Saturday community. Everyone is welcomed, the Pews; Evangelizing The ability to read music - website: will continue Saturday morning at Morning from 10:30-11 and Hope while the supplies last. No income through the Message of musically trained or holds a www.fmbctheship.org. 10:30 when we will honor members Faith & Truth, aired each Sunday verification is need, and no one is Music.” This event is a Choir degree in music is preferred. God Bless You – The Ship! of the St. Petersburg community for Morning from 10-10:30. Both turned away while there is food. their contributions to our Tampa Bay programs can be heard on Praise HOT LUNCH Every Saturday area. Afterwards, you are invited to 1590 AM & 96.5 FM WRXB, or on afternoon at 1:30, a Free Hot Lunch join us for a free meal in our the Web @ www.wrxb.us. If you is served to members of the Church News due by 4 p.m. Fellowship Hall. For information, have questions about any of the community at the Church facility. call 727-327-2374; Pastor Jim R. programs, or would like to learn There are no restrictions as to who Davis at 786-444-0613; or visit our about the Bible, write to Pastor Jim may come; the food is free to all who on Monday of each week website at www.elimsda.org. R. Davis, 4824 2nd Ave. S. St. have needs. Please feel free to stop PRE-VALENTINE Petersburg, FL. 33711. by and have a meal with us! 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012