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Vol. 25 29 No. No. 7 23 DecemberApril 3 - 9,3 -2015 9, 2010 A Baltimore Times/Times of Baltimore Publication Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Died 47 Years Ago, April 4

August 28, 1963: American minister and civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968) waves to the crowd of more than 200,000 people gathered on the Mall during the March on Washington after delivering his 'I Have a Dream' speech, Washington, DC. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. (See commentary on page 5) Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images Baltimore student wins prestigious entrepreneurship award By Stacy M. Brown He said he received support from 3D Maryland and educator Sharon Brackett to further his mission to Cyprian Ekeagwu used to fix remote control toys develop a 3D prototype. when he lived in Nigeria before moving to the United “People from all over the world came to the awards States. ceremony and each country choose their best, so it was a So, about three years ago when a teacher at Patterson chance for me to be a part of something great,” said High School in Baltimore asked him to design “some- Ekeagwu, who noted that he plans to eventually become thing good, something fresh,” the aspiring entrepreneur a mechanical engineer. immediately recalled his roots and came up with what The 20-year-old says he knows he has a lot of school- instructors called a captivating idea. ing ahead of him, but is enjoying the experience. He “We had to design and build a project in our class, so said despite the heavy representation of other cities, I came up with the idea of a hovercraft,” said Ekeagwu, states and countries at the awards ceremony, Baltimore now a junior at Morgan State University who is pursu- had no shortage of honorees and participants. ing a double major in transportation and industrial University of Baltimore graduate Keenen Geter engineering. “When my teacher first saw it, she told served as maser of ceremonies for the event while me that I could do better, so I started to think critically NFTE’s global educator, Karl Sanzenbacher of and came up with the hovercraft.” Roland Park, received an honor for his work helping He named the design, Green Tech, a radio controlled students in the classroom develop their entrepreneur- educational hovercraft toy built exclusively from recy- ial skills and mindset. clable materials and on March 25, 2015, Ekeagwu Dr. Dawn Gayapersad also received a special award joined an exclusive group of others from around the for exemplary volunteer service for her work with country at the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship young individuals in Charm City. She was selected (NFTE) Global Showcase in New York to accept the from a pool of 11 national candidates who were nomi- Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. nated for the honor. “I was astounded,” Ekeagwu said. “It’s an honor to When asked what winning the award means to him be chosen out of all the many people in Baltimore, in as an aspiring entrepreneur, Ekeagwu said it can’t eas- Maryland and to have ideas like this to be recognized ily be measured but it provides a solid foundation on and put in a category with people from different states On March 25, 2015, Cyprian Ekeagwu received the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the which to build what appears to be a successful future. and countries is such a great, great honor.” “I have all of the tools now,” Ekeagwu said. Winners of the honor receive scholarships and Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Global Showcase in New York. He designed a radio They’ve showed me the road to success and I’m going other business start up incentives and, in New York, to take that road all the way to the end.” Ekeagwu’s 3D prototypes really thrilled the audiences, controlled educational hovercraft toy built exclu- officials said. sively from recyclable materials. Courtesy Photo

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Page 2 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 3 Editorials Good Friday, Passover and Easter in Perfect Order Providence has designed that Good bent on those who experience these bad “Where is your sting, Oh grave, where is Good Friday and Easter, always in the Friday, Passover and Easter follow each things to interpret them. They could be your victory!” They interpret the awful spring when life is being renewed offer- other in perfect succession this year. interpreted for good or for evil. Most happening by turning it around. They ing blacks a chance to retell the story of This is exactly how things were aligned other peoples interpret the happenings in then boldly and strangely name the day battles and victories along the way! on that first Holy Week when Jesus was such a way as to bring a benefit. Why? “Good Friday.” They celebrate the day In all of this, remember one key thing: crucified. Because the power to overcome matters each year; they remember and recall the You need permission from no one to do On the Thursday, (Maundy Thursday like these rests solely in their interpreta- awfulness of the day, but claim that this new thing. Choose only to reinter- or Holy Thursday) at night, he was tion. good comes out of that evil. pret all experiences in a way that leaves betrayed after his last Passover meal. Wish to see how Joseph in the Jewish Maybe the cosmic forces are forcing you victorious. Use it as Christians and On Friday (Good Friday) he was cruci- Old Testament Story chose to interpret upon us the moment for our learning Jews do as the time to remember, retell, fied and buried. The story goes that he his being sold by his brothers into from these paradigms of the past as we celebrate and teach those who come had to be buried that night of the ‘prepa- Egyptian slavery—with all the horrible do a series of things. after, that what was intended by others ration’ for the Sabbath. Saturday was the experiences that followed? Read Gene- Firstly, just as the Jews under Moses for evil— killing King, demeaning black Sabbath Day. sis 45:1-50: for the end of the story. changed the verb “to Passover” into the people— was meant by God, for good— Of course, Sunday became the very However, it is in these words that we noun “The Passover,” so too should it led to Barak Obama! Then challenge first Easter or resurrection day, because discover how winners interpret evil blacks, around ML King’s death change all to lead lives that ensure that they, like according to the story of Christians, experiences and turn them into good: “I the verb “shall overcome” into the noun the many other successful blacks who Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday. am Joseph your brother whom you sold “The Overcome.” succeeded despite the odds, must make Again, let us quietly observe that Good into slavery and be not grieved that you Secondly, they should date the happen- it their cause célèbre to overcome what- Friday, Passover and Easter are lined up did this to me; you meant it for evil, but ing at a time in history. Just as Good Fri- ever obstacles are placed in the way, in perfect order, exactly as it would have God meant it for good!” The victory day, Passover and Easter are dated and now and always. happened at the beginning of the Chris- comes in the interpretation of the story. set on the calendar, we must date “The tian era. See also how Christians interpreted Overcome” on April 4. If you are interested in further exploring Now, we need to notice something else the cruel death on the cross, making the Miraculously, in centuries and millen- these thoughts, follow The Overcome that is strangely happening this year at very instrument of death the symbol of nia to come, “The Overcome” will keep Book on Twitter @theovercomebook. the same time. An event that is very their victory! “Oh Death,” they say, falling in the general period of Passover, important to black Americans, is inserted plum and in the very center of these momentous, epoch forming, nation building and “religion” founding events! What is the event that has inserted itself, plum and at the center of these historic life and culture changing events? The death date of Martin Luther King, Jr.! Yes, this year, placed in the middle of these significant events is April 4th, the day on which King was assassinated— murdered or sacrificed. We think that this happening may be forcing upon the black race a moment when they are called upon to interpret why the cosmic powers are aligning themselves in this way, at this time— when after all the bad, sad and gross things that have happened to blacks over the years— their race has now produced the most powerful man in the world in the person of President Barack Obama! Could it be that this cosmic alignment, at a time like this, is begging blacks to interpret just what this all means? See, bad things may happen, but it is incum-

Page 4 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Page Opposite/Commentaries Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Died 47 Years Ago, April 4 By Dr. Peter Bramble From time to time we hear people Africa after Nelson Mandela led a Suppose we followed the examples set wondering how King would view the movement for freedom, even after many by Moses, Jesus, Gandhi and Mandela Forty-Seven years have now gone by progress of black Americans almost fifty years of suffering and imprisonment for and establish something that marks the since our esteemed, leader Dr.Martin years since his historic time. In these almost a complete generation! South “before and after” of black existence by Luther King, Jr. was murdered in Mem- days and times, what would King say Africa was changed forever! using King and his assassination date as phis, Tennessee. and do about the state of black America? However, when we look at what has the marker. Moses did the Passover; By the time of his death, King had No one really knows. Most people happened since King’s death, blacks Jesus gave us Easter and the Christian become the symbol of the civil rights continue to say that “we have come a continue to speak and act as though Church; and Mandela and Gandhi left movement. long way, but we have a long way to things have not changed. Despite the changed nations. He was there for the Supreme Court’s go!” And they are right in some sense. fact that many favorable laws are now in How about letting King give us “The ruling in Brown vs Board of Education However, if we as a society were to place; despite the fact that we actually Overcome,” just as Moses gave the Jews condemning “separate but equal” in pub- follow the pattern of what happened have a black man holding the highest The Passover! lic education. after the great work of leaders like office in the land; despite the fact that How about allowing Martin to leave He was there when Rosa Parks refused us a name change that points to our to give up her seat on a public bus to go to character and NOT the color of our the back seats in order to make room for “Suppose we followed the examples set by Moses, skins. Suppose we allowed Martin to white riders. He was at the forefront of the make us OVERCOMERS… people who demonstrations that followed— the bus Jesus, Gandhi and Mandela and establish something claim that all they have gone through— boycotts and the street demonstrations. that marks the ‘before and after’ of black existence by Middle Passage, Slavery, Segregation, In short, from the mid-nineteen fifties using King and his assassination date as the marker.” poverty and all the hurts that went with to the time of his death, King was those experiences— served to hone the involved as a leader in just about every character of a new people who as over- significant civil rights action. He led Martin Luther King, Jr. we would do we have leaders in all walks of life, we comers pledge from this time and going many a demonstration and was there to something very different. continue to think and talk as though forward to overcome or vanquish any witness many successes along the road. Look at what happened after Moses in nothing significant has changed. and all barriers to our leading successful By the time of his death, on April 4, the Book of Exodus confronted the We continue to sing the song: “We lives, because of the character 1968, Martin Luther King was in every Pharaoh of Egypt. He celebrated the Shall Overcome Someday!” A great bequeathed to us by Martin Luther King’ sense the very embodiment of the civil Passover (Passover this year providen- song to prepare and ready us for battle Jr. and all those who went before us. rights movement. tially falls on April 4) and the Jews went but not the song we should sing after. Starting right now, we can pledge to on to form a nation. As long as we continue to sing that stop singing that ‘we shall overcome. The Baltimore Times Look at what happened after Jesus led song from our own lips, we are doing ”So, we claim that in King and all those Publisher Joy Bramble a movement with his 12 disciples; after two sad things. who suffered for us, we have already Managing Editor he too was murdered on a cross— cele- Firstly, we are saying that as of today, overcome and we thereafter think, talk, Joy Bramble Director of Special Projects brated on Good Friday, April 3, this all that our great leaders like King, all hope and act/behave as overcomers! Dena Wane year! His disciples founded the Christian that our fore parents have suffered and What a wonderful world this would be! Dir., Promotions/Entertain. Columnist Church which is thriving today with a died to accomplish was for naught. What a gift to the memory of King! Eunice Moseley Editorial Assistant worldwide membership in excess of two Secondly, we are postponing our What a positive teaching and organizing Kathy Reevie billion members! moment of victory into the future, while tool for the future. Administrative Assistant Ida C. Neal Look at what happened after Gandhi claiming that we are living forever in Staff Writers led the non-violent movement in India. the penultimate of our victory. Dr. Peter Bramble has written a rite for Ursula Battle Jayne Matthews Hopson They went on to change a nation and That is not smart. We know of no suc- doing “The Overcome.” Get it here for Director of Advertising in about sixty short years, India has cessful people who sing songs telling free. Call him at 347-267-0803 to dis- Donnie Manuel become a power to be reckoned with. themselves and everyone else that they cuss, add or improve the concept. 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Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 5 Nine-month program hopes to stem prevalence of diabetes By Stacy M. Brown of the ADA held a screening event on It will also feature cooking demonstra- March 24, 2015, at which more than 100 tions, supermarket tours, fitness demon- The statistics are sobering, if not eye women were invited to take ADA’s Dia- strations, motivational talks and opening! betes Risk Test. incentives. Approximately 400,000 Maryland resi- Of the women taking the test, the ADA “We will tour the supermarket and the dents live with diabetes and nearly 1.2 plans to select 50 to participate in “Fab- healthy and unhealthy parts of the super- million have pre-diabetes and are at risk ulous You!” — a nine-month, educa- market,” Gourdine said. of developing the debilitating disease. tional, interactive diabetes wellness Participants will be connected to men- For the Baltimore chapter of the Amer- program geared toward helping women tors who will support them in achieving ican Diabetes Association (ADA), the take control of their health. their goals during and after the program, numbers are far too high and, while offi- “Clearly we’re targeting women not as well as medication management pro- cials at the nonprofit organization are because they’re the only ones affected vided by the University of Maryland concerned about everyone, they have put but we understand women are often the School of Pharmacy. a bulls-eye on women, who are seen typ- gateway to healthcare that may influence The inaugural program participants ically as the health care champion in the their mates to take care of their health,” will support next year’s class as men- home and the individual who’s most Gourdine said. “We [women] prepare tors, Gourdine said. responsible for preparing healthy meals. the meals and many other things and we “We are certainly looking for those “We don’t have a grasp on how serious want to make sure that women also who will support this going forward a disease diabetes is and how increas- focus on themselves by providing self with funding and resources,” she said. Dr. Michelle Gourdine ingly common it is,” said Dr. Michelle care which isn’t a selfish thing.” ADA officials will track participants Board Member Gourdine, who serves on the board of Gourdine says it’s her belief that to ensure effectiveness and to help American Diabetes Association the ADA. women were raised to be natural decrease weight, which Gourdine said “Sometimes people refer to diabetes as providers, nurturing and putting others Courtesy Photo contributes to diabetes. having a touch of sugar and it makes it ahead of themselves. “But, we shouldn’t learning experience designed to address “What’s most important to us is not seems harmless but it’s not.” leave ourselves out of the equation by diabetes management for a select cohort only to motivate the women but to show “People with diabetes are susceptible not taking care of us,” she said. of women who are living with or at real control and positive health out- to heart disease, going blind, losing According to a recent study published high-risk for diabetes. comes from this program,” she said. limbs, all terrible outcomes to a disease by the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly The program begins with “Diabetes For more information, visit www.dia- that we can take steps to prevent in the 40 percent of women are mothers with Care Day,” a women’s screening event, betes.org and to take a diabetes test, visit first place.” children under 16 years of age living at to capture biometrics and level of com- www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/dia- ADA officials said nearly 12.6 million home and over 80 percent of those mitment to improving health. betes-risk-test. women in the country are affected by women shoulder the main responsibility diabetes, and the incidence of type 2 dia- for taking care of their children’s health. betes is more than double in the African- Developed as a science-based and cul- Sound Off Live! American community. turally relevant community initiative, To address this, the Maryland chapter “Fabulous YOU!” is also an interactive Bands will compete on April 9 and 10, 2015 to perform at Artscape

Baltimore— Get a sneak peek at Artscape, America’s largest free arts festival! Send your community calendar events Sound Off Live! showcases local bands as they compete for the chance to per- to: [email protected] form at Artscape in July. Music lovers can support their favorite bands or dis- cover new ones during this free two-night event. The competition takes place on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 from Support a local Author and get a most 5 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at Metro Gallery, located at 1700 North Charles Street in Baltimore. Empowering, Uplifting & Sound Off Live! is a program component of Artscape. The 2015 festival takes Inspirational book . place July 17-19 on Mount Royal Avenue and North Charles Street. Artscape is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. Mission Unstoppable by Les Brown, Dr. George Bands will perform in front of a live audience and panel of judges. The winners of the competition will be determined by the judges. Winners will be announced C. Fraser, Haki Ammi and 31Co-Authors. at the Artscape press conference on Monday, June 8, 2015. For a complete list of all bands and the date and times of their performances, Books available at Everyone's Place Bookstore visit: www.artscape.com or call 410-752-8632. Artscape fans can stay in touch * Expressions Bookstore or online at with festival information all year long on Facebook and Twitter and use the hash- www.successscholarhaki.com or call 410-209-9687. Cost 18.00. tag #ArtscapeBmore. Baltimore Times Special $15.00

Page 6 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! College students use spring break to volunteer, give back By Charlene Mayo Spring break is usually a time when college students go home to visit their families, work to save money or most likely party! It’s not often that you hear about young college students donating their spring break to give back to less fortunate communities. Student United Way Worldwide is a group that offers students from a variety of universities a month long alternative spring break program which gives the young adults the chance to help rebuild neighborhoods, schools, houses, help with family stability and fundraise. Starting in 2006, the year after the Hur- ricane Katrina disaster, Student United Way Worldwide sent 100 student volun- teers from each state to do long term recovery throughout Mississippi and Alabama. Since then Student United Way Worldwide has been working with On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, student volunteers participating in the Alternative Spring Break program cleaned the audito- Student United Way in different states rium at the Benjamin Franklin High School – United Way Family Center in Baltimore. They also cleaned and organized the like Michigan and Maryland to host basement of the center to create storage and added space for future programs. Student United Way Worldwide is a program alternative spring breaks for students. that helps less fortunate communities and gives college students a chance to give back. Photo by Charlene Mayo This spring break in Maryland set the record for the largest amount of volun- teers in the nation to date. Amanda Townsend, a junior at Penn State University, is a site director for the Penn State team. A major in criminol- ogy, Townsend has been working with 4VOSJTF
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Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 7 Ravens defensive backs coach Chris Hewitt has work to do! By Turron Davenport The Baltimore Ravens are known for having one of the more stingy defenses in the NFL. However, one area of the defense that requires improvement this year is the secondary. Last year’s defensive backs coach, Steve Spagnuolo has moved on to become the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants. As a result, Chris Hewitt will take over as the new defen- sive backs coach. He was the assistant secondary coach in 2014. Coach Hewitt has been with the Ravens since 2012. He previously served as an assistant coach for special teams. Special teams coach Jerry Rosburg first encoun- tered Hewitt when he was an assistant Ravens secondary coach Chris Hewitt instructs the defensive backs during a drill in training camp last year. coach at the University of Cincinnati and Courtesy Photo/baltimoreravens.com Hewitt was a defensive back. Current Elam in 2013 and used a third round Coach Hewitt will have to be a steady- football and that he realizes the opportu- Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was a draft pick on Terrence Brooks last year. ing influence on Peters, if the Ravens nity that he is blessed with. special teams coach with Cincinnati while One move that did work out was bring- decide to use their first round pick on The first season as Ravens secondary Hewitt was there. ing in Will Hill after being released by the talented cornerback. The team has coach will be a key one for Hewitt. He Hewitt was an assistant coach at Rut- the New York Giants. also been linked to USC corner Josh will need to rely on his past experience gers University before joining the Hewitt will be charged with getting the Shaw, who has faced some trouble as as an NFL defensive back along with his Ravens’ coaching staff. He played high veteran secondary up to speed. He was well but he has said that his focus is on coaching history to make it all work. school football in New Jersey and has very excited about the Lewis signing lived there since he was five years old. and expressed it when the team intro- Hewitt’s first exposure to coaching in duced Lewis at a press conference. the NFL came by participating in the “He’s a guy that we were looking for NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Pro- in free agency. I think he’s a guy that’s gram. He completed training camp stints going to come here and solidify our with the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia defense, especially on the back end. So, Eagles and the Ravens. this was a dear addition that we needed The Ravens secondary was struck with for our team, as far as leadership, espe- injuries last season. Their biggest loss cially on the back end, and we’re very came when Jimmy Smith injured his proud and happy to have Kendrick be a foot and was out for the remainder of the part of our team,” Hewitt said. season. Smith played corner as well as The team will likely add to their sec- anyone in the NFL at the time of injury. ondary by way of the 2015 NFL Draft. Veteran corner Lardarius Webb also The Ravens have been linked to many missed time due to a lingering back defensive backs at the East-West Shrine injury. Webb began to regain his form game, the Senior Bowl and at the NFL very late in the season. Scouting Combine. The team holds the As of now, Webb and Smith are set to 26th pick in the first round, which could be the starters at corner. Asa Jackson very well be used on a cornerback. missed a large portion of last season due One first round option that is likely to to injury but he will be back this year to be on the board for the Ravens is Mar- serve as a nickel corner. cus Peters from the University of Wash- The safety position is an area that the ington. Peters was dismissed from the Ravens have attempted to address by Washington football team but has said © 2014 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IMAX® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF IMAX CORPORATION. way of free agency and early draft picks that he has learned from his past mis- and signed free safety Kendrick Lewis takes. His man press ability is a perfect recently. The team used a first round CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR match for the Ravens scheme. STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 3 draft pick on struggling safety Matt THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES

Page 8 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Guest readers use Dr. Seuss to promote a love of books at Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Baltimore— Faculty, staff, friends and students of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) read to children on Friday, March 27, 2015 as part of “Read Across America” Day at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School HSCT), a UMB partner school in West Baltimore. This event is one in a series to enrich the lives of students through Promise Heights, a UMB School of Social Work-led initiative that improves the lives of fam- ilies and children from cradle to college or career. Promise Heights partners include government, faith-based and non-profit organiza- tions such as United Way of Central Maryland, which sponsored a “Read Across America” call for volunteers. In response, volunteers appeared at schools across central Maryland. In Baltimore, some lucky children got to meet the main character from the book, “The Cat in the Hat,” by Dr. Seuss. At HSCT, the United Way provided an actor dressed as the cat, who delighted first-graders by reading the book in the classroom of Jennifer Hoke as well as a child’s favorite, “Are You My Mother?” In other classrooms, selections were read by, among others, HSCT Principal Kelvin Bridgers; Promise Heights Executive Director Bronwyn Mayden, who is assistant dean of the University of Maryland School of Social Work; and Promise Heights Programs Director Rachel Donegan. Bridgers and Mayden both chose to read “Green Eggs and Ham.” The selection of books by Dr. Seuss were chosen to celebrate the March birthday (March 2, 1904) of the beloved children’s author. Pick a state, any state!

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Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 9 Local designer creates luxurious, ‘nostalgic’ handbags By Stacy M. Brown

What do Fashion Affair magazine, Luevo and News Channel 12 in New York have in common? They have all showed off designs by Baltimore-based handbag and accessories brand Linell Ellis. They are not the only ones, the designs by Linell Jackson, who named the com- pany Linell Ellis because her husband’s name is Ellis, also have popped up on a fashion week runway in the Bronx, New York, and in several fashionista blogs, including Kassie’s closet. “Our handbags and accessories are what I like to call accessible luxury,” Jackson said. “They are always remind- ing you that luxury should be embraced every day and we believe in a classic approach to design, with fanciful color and charming prints, making every piece one that can be worn today, tomorrow and for years to come.” Linell Jackson and her husband Ellis are the founders of the luxury handbag and The bags have also contributed to accessories company, Linell Ellis. Each line of handbags created by Linell Ellis is excitement within her family with each named after a relative. (From top) Coral Alligator Nikki clutch, named for a cousin; being named after a relative. Rattan Florence clutch, Black Snake Florence clutch and Novelty Florence clutch, “I am continually inspired by my named for an aunt. All Linell Ellis handbags are made locally. mother and grandmothers and I’m wait- Courtesy Photos/Linell Ellis ing to name a bag after each of them “We are a happy brand and we believe and examined all of the colors and tex- Jackson still pursued and thrived in a because I want it to be the right bag,” that true luxury is found in life’s experi- tures and then went to a Caribbean loca- career as a technology executive. Jackson said. ences so we try to evoke the feelings of tion which is also in the sun in a After many changes at work, she said She named her rattan, royal python, nostalgia for our customers,” Jackson different part of the world,” Jackson she sought to reconnect with her fashion brown snake and colorful novelty print said. said. “It had beautiful, vibrant colors and instincts and she hasn’t looked back. after her aunt Florence because Jackson Mostly, though, she says she is proud textures so we took the similarities and “Having spent my career in the conser- said her aunt had “a personality of ten that many in the collection are locally built the collection which focuses on vative technology field, I was always thousand. She was fun and had the best made. color and texture.” accepting roles where the focus was on laugh.” Jackson, a graduate of UMBC, says she From that point, Jackson makes a pro- people; getting to talk to, inspire, and be The clutch stingray and black leopard carefully designs each of her handbags totype from construction paper and then inspired by the incredible personalities I bags, named for Alice another aunt, because accessories often serve to make tests its texture to ensure sizing and was meeting,” she said. “One day it hit brings visions of beautifully placed hair individuals happy and add confidence. other important details. me. Why am I not combining my love of and of someone who was “quite put In an industry where researchers say “Once the sample is made and any and people with my happy memories and together,” Jackson said, adding that, Americans spend $250 billion each year all changes have been done, we go to fondness for beautiful style? I decided to “She had flair!” on women’s luxury designer goods, the production,” she said. take my love of people and help them The Nikki collection named for a average woman buys three new hand- For the Baltimore designer, it all began feel beautiful, confident and happy by cousin features the coral alligator, the bags yearly, Jackson said business has about 15 years ago when Jackson said making handbags. We went all in. I took turquoise alligator and the leopard done quite well with her bags ranging she had a passion and “really just sort what was happening at work as an clutch, in part because Jackson said her from $150 to $525. of this addiction to accessories and opportunity to follow a new path and I cousin is a go-getter with a warm heart. More than the price, Jackson said she handbags.” She said she had been seek- went out and taught myself and I’ve Finally, there is cousin Candi, whom simply enjoys creating accessories others ing a creative outlet and, along with her found what works, my true voice.” Jackson described as a beautiful and love and can use. She noted that she trav- husband, decided to start a business. Jackson’s products are featured on strong individual with the most conta- els extensively to come up with ideas. Jackson said her love for fashion ahalife.com, trovea.com and several gious smile she has ever seen. The “I derive my inspiration and create a began at home with her mother whom other outlets. For more information, visit “Candi” line includes the ruby red satchel, board for each session. For instance, she would watch get dressed and make www.linellellis.com. the satchel cork and the satchel leopard. with one [design] we started in Morocco herself up in front of a mirror. However,

Page 10 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Wells Fargo launches campaign for African-Americans to tell their stories By Stacy M. Brown Individuals can view untold stories from unknown and more well-known African Chaquita Venable tells a compelling Americans across the country, including story about her late father Clem Venable, influencers, community leaders and who because of segregation in Virginia celebrities, like Cornell William Brooks, missed five crucial years of schooling and the president and CEO of the NAACP, never recovered. However, that never who shares how his life is a direct result stopped him from strongly encouraging of the sacrifices made by him and others an academic course for his five children, that he will never know, according to a all of whom he witnessed earn college de- news release. grees before his death in 2013. Actors Niecy Nash and Marcus Scribner “My dad told me not to worry about peo- and film director Reginald Hudlin, also ple calling me a nerd because I studied hard shared stories about challenges they faced and hit the books,” Chaquita Venable, a as African-Americans in the entertain- 2010 graduate of Old Dominion University ment industry. However, it’s the stories of in Virginia and a Baltimore resident. the not-so-famous, everyday people that “Dad said, ‘Your education will take are most inspiring, according to Wells you a long way. Get it while you can be- Fargo officials. cause you can’t get back missed opportu- “The platform is really about every day nities.’ That’s what we’ve all done,” said people and we’ve just launched a landing Venable, who’s a part of Wells Fargo’s page hub where we’re inviting people to Black/African Connection Team Member Chaquita Venable stands outside the Robert Russa Moton Museum, previously share their stories,” Frison said. “We do Network. the school that her father, Clem, had to leave when Prince Edward County closed have celebrity engagement and great rep- Former Army Master Sergeant Harold its schools in 1959 instead of integrating them. Courtesy Photos/Wells Fargo resentation from across the country as Cole said his family has a long legacy of well as their achievements, their accom- military service, including his grandfather plishments and there are a lot of great who served in World War II and several positive stories.” cousins who served recently in the Middle Frison says that Wells Fargo officials East. knew that there were many who wanted to Cole enlisted in the military in 1942 share their stories and she says the level when he was 17 because he had experi- of transparency has proven to be remark- ence riding horses. He was assigned to able. all-black Troop F of the Ninth U.S. Cav- “When you think of social media, it’s alry in Texas. like an online barbershop someone once “I was a bit nervous about going to said. A lot of people reflect the way we Texas because I had heard bad stories communicate,” she said. “What’s great is about the South,” Cole said. “When I got that people are talking about a lot of dif- there, I noticed that the southern officers ferent things, family, education and being treated us better than the northern offi- a business owner. We want to have more cers. I guess they were more accustomed people exposed to the fact that this plat- to interacting with black people.” form is out there.” The stories of Venable, Cole and so The #MyUntold program aims to con- many others are coming to life in a new By 1959, many Virginia schools had began to integrate, but not Prince Edward tinue the dialogue that began during the Wells Fargo & Company initiative called, County, whose supervisors voted to close the schools rather than intrgrate― an Kinsey Collection tour, which focused on “The Untold Stories Collection,” a social act marked by the signs posted at schools (above left) and the Moton Museum ex- uplifting the community by dispelling media movement dedicated to sharing hibits today (above right). myths and amplifying triumphs and personal stories that define what it means achievements. is to create a platform for building cul- African-American woman, when you to be African-American today. “#MyUntold seeks to highlight stories tural awareness and promoting healthy di- think about our perseverance and the char- Each of the stories can be read in their en- of historical significance that paved the alogue. It is a catalyst for self-expression acter of black people, there are so many sto- tirety on the company’s designated webpage. way for future generations while bringing that celebrates the community by show- ries out there way beyond what we’ve Lisa Frison, Well Fargo’s vice president light to modern experiences that are casing the broad range of experiences captured, so we want to continue this.” and African-American segment manager equally important,” said Candace McCul- among a common culture, according to Wells Fargo, which recently helped to says the program leverages the reach, lom, vice president of brand and advertis- Frison. bring the Kinsey Collection to the Regi- power and influence of social media to ing at Wells Fargo. “It’s storytelling in a “By contributing, individuals are up- nald F. Lewis Museum, launched the offi- provide an intimate look into the African- way that is relevant.” holding the long-standing African-Ameri- cial #MyUntold website to serve as the American experience. To tell your story, visit https://untoldsto- can tradition of storytelling in a way that central hub to upload, share and view sto- Using the hash tag #MyUntold, the aim ries.thismoment.com/ is relevant today,” Frison said. “Being an ries.

Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 11 Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul *

Community event encourages Indie Soul Book Review: conversation about bullying Bullies and poetry By Phinesse Demps Once it again it’s time to pick our books of the month! This week, Indie Soul offers one for children and one for poetry lovers. The children’s book “Sami the Magic Bear: No to Bullying!” adds to the many discussions about the subject of bully- ing. This book deals with bullying in el- ementary school-aged children. With more and more parents choosing to allow younger children to have access to cell phones and social media, children are more exposed than ever to being bul- lied. The illustrations in the book Author Murielle Bourdon’s book. demonstrate the emotions, conversations Sami the Magic Bear: No to Bullying! Cinnamon Brown-Mack discusses the impact of violence and bullying and actions of young children who are in our community. Photo: Phinesse Demps being bullied. Author Murielle Bourdon brilliantly paints a picture of how bully- Last week was Youth Violence Pre- The workshop was very well attended ing takes place and a child's fears. It en- vention Week (March 23-27). The Wein- and included parents, community mem- courages children to tell an adult what's berg Family Center Y located 900 E. bers, teachers and police officers. Inter- going on. The book offers a good way to 33rd Street in Baltimore, hosted a com- active participation was included in the start a conversation with your child munity event to discuss how the issues workshop. Four adults were chosen about bullying. For more information of violence and bullying impact young from the audience to demonstrate how about “Sami the Magic Bear: No to Bul- people. bullying starts and the cause and effect lying!” visit: www.collectionsami.com . To help facilitate the conversation of bullying. One scenario demonstrated about the very a serious concern in our how a person who has been bullied, Attributes of an Aquarius: “I want to community, Cinnamon Brown-Mack often becomes the bully. The program be that voice for others who are looking and her organization, Victorious Atti- also showed how social media is by far for someone to turn to. I love to write tudes For Everyday Life Inc. (VAEL) one of the main culprits of bullying. and I want to be an example for others, led the discussion. VAEL is an educa- “It is really up to the parents, regard- especially for women,” said author tional 501-C3 non-profit organization, less of their socioeconomic situation to Ashly E. Smith about her book “Attrib- serving the Maryland community with a make sure they know what their child is utes of an Aquarius.” The entertainment mission is to educate, empower and en- doing on these social media outlets as writer for the Examiner and various rich the lives of children, youth and well as what they are allowing them to other publications has written a wonder- adults through high quality educational view on television, and who they are as- ful, well thought out book of poetry and programs, workshops and resources. sociating with. Again, we as adults and encouragement. The Baltimore native “The goal of this meeting is to inform parents must be more aware about and Towson University graduate tries to the community as to being able to spot what's happening in our kids lives not Author, Ashly E. Smith live her life as a role model and bravely potential issues and signs of bullying in only at home but in school and in the shares her personal life experiences in utes of an Aquarius,” visit: www.river- your home regardless of it’s your child community,” said Brown-Mack. her poetry from being bullied to her love shorebooks.com doing the bullying or being bullied, For more information about Victorious for her grandmother and Michael Jack- Indie Soul welcomes your questions steps to prevent bullying and more im- Attitudes For Everyday Life Inc. and the son. Through her poetry, Smith has blos- and comments. To contact Phinesse portantly to open the dialogue about this services the organization it provides, somed from a shy young girl into a Demps, call 410-366-3900 ext. 3016 or issue. We have to continue to talk and visit: www.victoriousattitudes.org or woman who wants to be a leader and 410-501-0193 or email: educate about this problem because it is call: 443-803-6730. healer with the power of words. For [email protected]. Follow him on not going away,” said Brown-Mack. more information or to purchase “Attrib- Twitter@pdemps_btimes

Page 12 The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul * Indie Soul: Fifth Speaker Series featuring Sonja N. Hines

Times Community Services, Inc. and Coppin State University School of Business 5th Speaker Series with Sonja N. Hines, President & CEO H&S Resources Corpora- tion with students, local businesses, and entrepreneurs. Photo: Phinesse Demps Coppin State University School of want these students to be thinking about appreciate this event as I am making my Business partnered with Times Commu- opening their own businesses instead of connections learning from others in the nity Services, Inc. to present the spring working for someone else. There is a community so that I will be prepared to edition of the Speaker Series featuring wealth of information at these Speaker open my business.” Sonja N. Hines, president and CEO of Series.” The next Speaker Series will be held in H&S Resources Corporation, on Hines shared with the students the im- the fall of 2015 and will feature James P. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Coppin portance of not burning bridges, finding Grant, president and CEO of Grant Cap- State University. your passion and pursuing dreams. ital Management Corporation. “The purpose of the series is to bring “It is not just preachers, who have a call- If you are a business owner or entre- local businesses and entrepreneurs to- ing, but we all are called to be something. preneur and are interested in sharing gether to mentor a select number of Find out your purpose in life.” Hines said. your knowledge in an effort to mentor business students from the Business “People [may] not understand your vision. the students of the business school, call School at Coppin State University,” said Don’t let that stop you— your vision is 410-366-3900. Dr. Ronald Williams, interim dean of your vision.” Coppin’s College of Business. Justin Brown, a junior at Coppin’s Sonja N. Hines, president and CEO Master of Ceremonies, James Roberts Business School said, “This is my sec- of H&S Resources Corporation. said, “This program is so needed, as we ond time attending this event and I really Courtesy Photo > Time for Employers To Sign Up for AACC’s Spring Job Fair Job Fair Usually Draws located at 101 College Parkway in After that date, the cost jumps to $450. 750 Jobseekers Arnold. To sign up, visit http://www.aacc.edu/ca- Employers planning to hire workers The fair is open to jobseekers in the reers/employmentservices/jobfair.cfm this spring or summer should sign up Maryland-Washington, D.C. Metro area for more information and a link to the now to have a booth at Anne Arundel and typically draws at least 750 jobseek- registration page. Community College’s Spring Job Fair ers, including career-changers as well as For additional questions, email from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April recent or soon-to-be college graduates. [email protected] or call 410-777-2770 16, 2015 in the David S. Jenkins Gym- The early deadline for registering is Feb- or 410-777-2512. nasium on AACC’s Arnold campus ruary 15 with a $325 cost for a booth. Courtesy Photo/AACC

Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 13 Local history maker featured in documentary during Annapolis Film Festival By Andrea Blackstone

A piece of local history made it to the screen during this year’s Annapolis Film Festival on March 27, 2015. A special preview screening of “JFK & LBJ A Time for Greatness” was held at Asbury United Method Church. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were two highlighted statutes that were prominent in the film directed by Alastair Layzel. The late Geraldine Whittington who graduated from Wiley H. Bates High School (Bates) in 1948 was also portrayed in the documentary. Whittington reportedly lived in South County. She attended Bates, because it was once the only high school black students could attend in Anne Arundel County. The yet-to-be released PBS documen- tary explored aspects of President Lyn- Suzanne Kay, daughter of movie star Diahann Carroll; Ambassador Shabazz, eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Betty don B. Johnson’s (LBJ) plan of action Shabazz and Chris Haley, nephew of Alex Haley participated in a panel discussion moderated by Kurt Schmoke, president, after Kennedy was assassinated. John- University of Baltimore. Photo Credit: The Annapolis Film Festival son reportedly called Whittington one evening in the early 1960s to ask if she to know if anybody knew Geraldine this country for racism and all of those wanted to join his secretarial staff. Whit- Whittington. I said I remember Geral- things,” Cropper said. tington accepted the job to work as pres- dine. She went to school here and was Kurt Schmoke, the former mayor of ident Johnson’s personal executive from down in the country. They asked Baltimore and current University of Bal- secretary. me if I could give them information. I timore president, moderated a discussion “She [Whittington] was always ready knew that we had a yearbook. I knew of celebrating 50 years of civil rights when the president (Johnson) had to something about her, because I had through film, after the documentary was leave,” 80-year-old Alma Cropper said, heard some of her stories,” Alma Crop- shown. Chris Haley, a writer, actor and recalling a story she heard about Whit- per said. “Almost about a year later, they Director for the Study of the Legacy of tington’s pre-packed suitcase. (producers) called me and said they Slavery for Maryland; Suzanne Kay, a Cropper is the event chairman of the were ready for the interview.” producer, writer and journalist; and Am- Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center. The fel- Moviegoers clapped for Cropper as bassador Shabazz, a speaker, diplomat low Bates graduate appeared in the doc- she walked to the front of the church to and eldest daughter of Malcom X partic- umentary to help tell the story of the be recognized. Cropper later said that ipated in a panel discussion. first African-American executive secre- participating in the documentary was an The third year of the film festival was exciting time for her. She reminded how marked by observable growth and in- tary who worked in the White House. Alma Cropper participated in the docu- Cropper was also instrumental in con- rare Whittington’s prestigious employ- creased partnerships. The Rev. Dr. Car- ment opportunity was in the 1960s. letta Allen, pastor of Asbury United mentary, “JFK & LBJ A Time for necting filmmakers with another Bates Greatness.” Photo: Andrea Blackstone graduate who is her good friend and “She (Whittington) was an African- Methodist Church, opened the doors of American woman being asked to work the church to host film events and panel Whittington’s cousin. Gladys Holt important films being shown at AFF that Peevy, who also appeared in the docu- for the president of the United States. discussions during the Annapolis Film That was a big deal in itself— just being Festival. She attended the screening of I believe need to have an audience, so it mentary, provided intimate details of is just wonderful to be a part of that.” Whittington’s life, along with stories a part of that. That was just history, be- “JFK & LBJ A Time for Greatness,” in cause back in those days, nothing like addition to other films. Lee Anderson and Patti White serve as that Cropper recalled hearing. Annapolis Film Festival directors. They are “My involvement came when these that was likely going to happen, but they “It’s just wonderful to be in partner- did. I felt that was just an opportunity ship with AFF (Annapolis Film Festi- also co-founders of the festival. Anderson persons called the Bates Legacy Center and White were also in attendance. where I am the event chair. They wanted that the president (Johnson) saw that val). Personally, I am a big fan of indie could possibly help to break the ice in artist,” Allen said. “There are a lot of

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Positive stories about positive people! The Baltimore Times, April 3 - 9, 2015 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 15 Legal Notices Traffic fatalities in 2014 decline to lowest point in 66 years! 50 years of legislation, enforcement CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and technological advancements NOTICE OF LETTING reduce fatalities from 872 in 1968 Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate to 442 in 2014 addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and Towson— Transportation Secretary, marked for BALTIMORE CITY NO. Pete K. Rahn; Acting State Police TR15018; CONDUIT SYSTEM NEW Superintendent, William M. Pallozzi; CONSTRUCTION AT VARIOUS LOCA- and Motor Vehicle Administrator and TIONS CITYWIDE (JOC) will be re- Governor’s Highway Safety Repre- ceived at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204 City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland sentative Milt Chaffee joined elected until 11:00 A.M. May 13, 2015. Positively officials, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Man- no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. aging Director, Mahlon “Lon” Ander- Bids will be publicly opened by the Board son; and highway safety advocates to of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at announce the number of traffic fatali- Noon. The Contract Documents may be ex- ties on Maryland roads in 2014 was amined, without charge, at the Department 442— the lowest number since 1948. of Public Works Service Center located on The highest number of traffic fatali- the first floor of the Abel Wolman Munici- ties was 872 in 1968. pal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Balti- more, Maryland 21202 as of April 6, 2015 “Maryland has cut the number of and copies may be purchased for a non-re- fatalities in half on our roads thanks fundable cost of $75.00. Conditions and to 50 years of hard work on our high- requirements of the Bid are found in the ways, in our communities and in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this legislature,” said Secretary Rahn. Contract must first be prequalified by the “This historically low number of traf- City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification fic fatalities means we truly can make Committee. Interested parties should call a difference when we work together Office, the Motor Vehicle Administra- to buckle up and to drive safely. AAA (410) 396-6883 or contact the Committee at to save lives.” 3000 Druid Park Drive, 1st Floor, Balti- tion, and our local, state and federal Mid-Atlantic is proud to be a partner more, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submit- Thanks to the collaborative work with highway safety partners in a focused ap- with the Maryland Highway Safety ted by a joint venture (“JV”), then in that federal, state and local partners, as well proach to reducing highway fatalities Office. Well done!” event, the document that established the as strong support from members of the and saving lives." In an effort to help end DUI in Mary- JV shall be submitted with the bid for General Assembly, Maryland has imple- The state’s plan to reduce roadway land, transportation officials recently verification purposes. The Prequalification mented comprehensive and aggressive fatalities and injuries, known as the launched an innovative smartphone app Category required for bidding on this proj- initiatives to enhance highway safety Strategic Highway Safety Plan, ddresses that is intended to prevent impaired ect is B02553 (Duct Line Construction). over the past five decades. These efforts six major areas of traffic safety: Aggres- driving by helping people plan ahead or Cost Qualification Range for this work shall range from targeted outreach and sive Driving Prevention, Impaired Driv- find a safe ride home if they have been be $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00. A enforcement initiatives to laws that com- “Pre-Bidding Information” session will be ing Prevention, Distracted Driving drinking. conducted at 10:00 A.M. on April 17, 2015 bat impaired and distracted driving and Prevention, Highway Infrastructure, The ENDUI (pronounced End-DUI) at 417 East Fayette Street, Room 724, increase seat belt and motorcycle helmet Occupant Protection and Pedestrian App, now available at Google Play for Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Principal usage. Advances in technology and life- Safety. Traffic crashes are one of the Android phones or at the iTunes Store Items of work for this project are Concrete saving medical care, including the leading causes of death through age 44 for iPhones, was developed by the Encased Ducts 3,100 LF +/-, Cast in Place introduction of Maryland’s Medevac and represent a leading cause of death Maryland Highway Safety Office to Electrical Manholes 40 CY, and Precast Program and completion of the R throughout a person’s life. Many of combat impaired driving and safe lives. Line and Junction Manholes 4 EA. Adams Cowley Trauma Center (Shock these efforts are achieved through the Other educational highway safety The MBE goal is 9%; WBE goal is 2% Trauma) in 1969, also have been key to four “Es” of highway safety: Engineer- campaigns include “Drive Sober or Get APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor, Clerk saving lives. Board of Estimates ing, Enforcement, Education and Emer- Pulled Over” and “Checkpoint Strike- "Maryland state troopers and allied gency Responders. force,” which are major components of law enforcement officers across our “The fewest killed on Maryland’s Maryland's Toward Zero Deaths cam- To place Legal Notices in state work diligently each day to reduce highways in 66 years—it’s a tremendous paign. This campaign focuses on pre- the potential for traffic crashes and in- accomplishment. Congratulations and venting impaired driving, aggressive The Baltimore Times, crease the level of safety on our roads," thanks to all who contributed including driving and distracted driving, while call the Legals Dept. Colonel Pallozzi said. "We are fortunate the police, the state and local agencies, also promoting seat belt use and pedes- Phone: 410-366-3900 to have a coordinated state agency effort the legislators and advocacy groups,” trian safety. that combines the expertise and initia- said AAA Managing Director Anderson. For more information on the “Toward email: [email protected] tives of the State Highway Administra- “Most especially, congratulations and Zero Deaths” campaign, visit www.to- tion, the Maryland Highway Safety thanks to the motorists who have chosen wardzerodeathsmd.com.

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