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PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT____ 5

JENNIFER HUDSON______7

THIS WEEK WITH DR. WISE____ 8

REV. JESSE JACKSON, SR.___ 10

BLACK NEWSPAPERS______11

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CHURCH DIRECTORY______24 Reprint/Quotation by permision only. © Copyright, 2016, The African American Tribune 4 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity!

First, The Republican national convention. Simone Manuel, 20 years old, became the first African American to win a gold medal in swimming in Then, The Democratic national convention. the Olympics.

Now, The Olympics from Rio. Simone Biles, only 19 years old, is the most dominant gymnast on Team USA gymnastics team. The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity!

Gabby Douglass, shocked the world in 2012 and is Amazing individual talent. Unwavering team loyalty. back in rare form. Respectful international appreciation. Daryl Homer introduces us to fencing winning a silver Exciting and fierce competition. medal.

The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity! Ibtihaj Muhammad did not win gold but she was the first American athlete to compete while wearing a Athletes from the smallest countries get their biggest hijab, which is the headscarf worn by Muslim women. chance on the world stage. She won the hearts of millions by helping to dispel myths about Muslim women. Athletes from the largest countries lose if they make the smallest mistake. The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity!

This is what happened to Venus and Serena Williams Individual and Team Sports are amazing on the tennis court. phenomenons. They force us to be true and honest that there is greatness in all races and all people. Michael Phelps continues to win gold medals but even he loses by mere meters in the pool. Because everyone has to play by one set of established rules. You can’t change the rules in the USA Men’s Basketball, expected to dominate, win two middle of the game. games by only three points. The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity! The Olympics bring out the best in Humanity!

In this issue, we highlight some of the best moments Rev.Tyrone Crider, Publisher so far for African American athletes. [email protected] 708.261.3418

August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 5 6 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 Jennifer Hudson and sister Julia King host school supply giveaway

Chicago native, Jennifer Hudson and her school supply giveaway event for low-in- walked away with supplies for the upcom- sister Julia King held the third annual Hatch come children and families in honor of ing academic year. The back-to-school Day Celebration this week at The Salvation Hudson’s late nephew Julian. This is the event was one of hundreds hosted by The Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Commu- second year the giveaway has been held at Salvation Army nationwide to meet the nity Center in South Side neighborhood of the Kroc Center. needs of low-income children and ease Chicago. the financial burden for parents. Essential An estimated 5,000 children K-12th grade school supplies included backpacks, note- The Oscar and Grammy winner hosted this lined up to meet the actress/singer and books, pens and pencils.

August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 7 This Week with Dr. Wise “The ABC’S of Effective Parenting” Dr. C. Dexter Wise III

ask for it. It doesn’t mean putting up with your child may think you are correcting nonsense just because they dish it out. them just for your kicks. Make sure you are doing it out of love not vengeance, an- Loving involves caring for the long term ger, rage, wrath, or jealousy. Then, learn to well-being of your child, even if it requires discipline your own discipline so that you some short term pain. As such, real love don’t go too far. Whenever love does the will spank your behind, lay you out, take discipline, it usually checks itself before it away your privileges, and steer you right becomes abuse. before you go wrong. All children do not require the same kind IS FOR DISCIPLINE YOUR When love disciplines it does not always of discipline, but at some point, all children CHILD WITH LOVE. do it in a negative way. Often, it does so do require discipline. If you love them, do

by providing rules, order and structure in a them and yourself a favor, discipline them child’s life. Through these, children will not with love. DDiscipline and love are not contradictory. In be allowed to roam freely and will be held D IS FOR DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD WITH LOVE. fact, any love which claims to be love, but accountable for their actions. does not also include some form of disci- “Being a parent isn’t easy, but it can be as pline, is not true at all. Loving your child When you discipline, make sure your child simple as ABC.” doesn’t mean you let them have their way Dr. C. Dexter Wise III is the pastor of Faith Ministries Church in knows that you do love them. Your love Columbus, OH and the President of Wise Works, Inc. His books, just because they want it. It doesn’t mean should be expressive more often and more ABC’s of Effective Parenting, 21 Words to Get Your Child 21, Preaching to Empty Seats and many other publications can be giving them everything just because they powerfully than your discipline or else found at www.wiseworksonline.com.

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August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 9 Poverty, desperation in world-class city By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

line, with an unemployment rate projected to account for more than wealth, including saving for retire- over 21 percent. half of the U.S. population, the ra- ment, purchasing a home, starting In Fuller Park, per capita cial wealth divide between white a business or paying for college. household income is $9,016, with households and African American But the impact of these expen- a majority — 55.5 percent — of and Latino households will have ditures has been “upside down.” households living below the pov- doubled from about $500,000 in With typical millionaires pocket- 2013 to more than $1 million. ing about $145,000 in public tax hicago is one of Amer- erty line. The unemployment rate benefits each year to increase their ica’s greatest cities. Yet is 40 percent. Washington Park, The gap reflects the impact wealth while working families re- many of its residents North Lawndale, Austin, Great- of historic inequities — from ceive a total of $174 on average. live in terror in what is er Grand Crossing, East Garfield federally sanctioned housing dis- virtually a war zone. When a de- Park … the list goes on. crimination to private redlining More of the same won’t help. C — but its expansion is fueled in Adding benefits to the wealthy mented killer slayed 49 in a gun During the height of the Great rampage in Orlando, Fla., there Depression, the unemployment part by tax policies that aid the few — like Donald Trump’s call was national attention. Presiden- rate hovered at roughly 20 per- highest earners while providing to end the estate tax — will add to tial candidates called for escalat- cent. These neighborhoods are the lowest income families with the inequity and contribute to the ing the fight against the Islamic suffering levels twice that, now six virtually nothing. despair. If nothing changes, the State in the Middle East, even years into the supposed recovery. Over the past 20 years alone, desperate zones will get worse. though the killer seems to be a Surely this crisis is worthy of de- These are disaster zones in a the report finds, the federal - gov homegrown terrorist. bate in the presidential campaign, supposedly world-class city. They ernment spent more than $8 tril- and action from the White House But in Chicago, 404 have died look like they are under siege, and lion through tax programs to as- and Congress. in gun violence this year. Accord- to some extent they are. Drugs and sist families in building long-term ing to the Congressional Research guns, violence and despair mark lives Service, the murder rate averaged condemned to live in these zones. 16.0 per 100,000 a year from The war in Iraq — one the Bush 2010-2014. That is nearly four administration chose to launch — times the national average of 4.6 will end up costing us more than Safety and Security per 100,000 and nearly three times Safety and Security $3 trillion. And of course, the wars the Illinois state average (5.8). go on — in Afghanistan, in Syr- ForFor YourYour PlacePlace ofof WorshipWorship These killings are not random- ia, in Iraq, in Yemen, and now the ly distributed. African Americans U.S. is beginning to bomb Libya. constitute about one-third of Chica- But the right now disaster go’s residents, but they account for zones in Chicago are ignored. 80 percent of its murder victims. The everyday violence is decried The killings are concentrat- but nothing is done. The poverty ed in endangered communities, is regretted but there is no plan to IP HDTV Cameras communities burdened with ab- attack it. 24-Hour Remote Monitoring, ject poverty and deplorable condi- Motion Detection and Event Notification In fact, national policy does tions. Desperation and murder are more to expand the divide be- Access Control segregated in Chicago. tween endangered communities & Card Readers Accessible In West Garfield Park, the and affluent ones, between those Accessible using your smartphone average per capita income is living in the disaster zone and Network Services IT Maintenance and $10,951. More than 40 percent of those living uptown. Support, Network Security the residents live below the pov- A new report by the Institute VOIP Phone System erty line, with an unemployment BE PREPARED. for Policy Studies and the Center Affordable PBX Functionality, Audio and rate greater than 25 percent. Video Conferencing for Enterprise Development de- BE SAFE. In Englewood, the average tails the growing racial wealth gap per capita household income is in America. They find that with- $11,993. Forty-two percent of out a drastic change in policy, by 312.985.7059 households live below the poverty 2043, when people of color are www.psiits.com

10 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 Black Owned Newspapers Matter Poverty, desperation in world-class city inequality and injustice, we identifying and encouraging Cell Anemia, and the strug- and communities. By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. have to emphasize the im- the next generation of gift- gle to preserve Historically President Barack H. portance of nurturing and ed, talented and committed Black Colleges and Univer- Obama, in the face of his- mentoring the rise of a new young journalism scholars. sities (HBCUs). toric political opposition generation of freedom-fight- The National Newspaper During the past months, in Washington, DC since ing journalists, publishers Publishers Association is Brandi Montgomery and his first day in office, has and African American own- pleased with the positive Brelaun Douglas were at achieved leadership success ers of newspapers and me- and transformative results The Atlanta Voice; Briahn- in restoring and revitalizing dia companies. of the DTU fellowships. na Brown and Mckenzie the U.S. economy. In partic- There is a huge qual- The NNPA fellows Marshall at the Chicago De- ular the automotive indus- By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. itative difference between scored front page news fender; Victoria Jones and try has set new records this President & CEO National media that is Black owned features in selected NNPA Rushawn Walters at The year in automobile sells. Newspaper Publishers Asso- as compared to non-Black member newspapers across Washington Informer; and, Thus, we note with appreciation (NNPA) owned media that is tar- the nation. In addition to Tatyana Hopkins and Sid- ciation those companies in geted to Black consumers. attending both the Repub- nee King were at the Michi- the automotive sector that will mark the Numerous national studies lican National Convention gan Chronicle. have been supportive of the 2017190th anni- have documented that Black in Cleveland and the Demo- Black owned news- NNPA during these difficult versary of the Black Press owned newspapers remain cratic National Convention papers are businesses and and challenging times. in America. Since the first the “trusted and respect- in Philadelphia, the NNPA employers that continue to Long live Black owned publication of Freedom’s ed” source of news, em- fellows completed assign- serve the economic devel- newspapers and the strug- Journal on March 16, 1827 powering success stories, ments that covered a wide opment interests of Black gle for freedom, justice and in New York City, Black and cultural aspirations for range of news interests in- communities. As the econ- equality. Yes, Black owned owned newspapers have more than 45 million Black cluding news on Muham- omy in the United States newspapers surely do matter. been at the forefront of be- Americans. mad Ali’s legacy, Black arts continues to rebound from Learn more about the ing the consciousness-rais- The inaugural Discov- and culture, contemporary economic stagnation and re- Discover the Unexpected ing voice of Black America. er the Unexpected (DTU) urban Black family life, cession under the leadership (DTU) program at www. Today in 2016, Black owned NNPA Journalism Fellow- 2016 Olympics in Rio, mass of the first African Amer- nnpa.org #DiscoverThe newspapers still matter. ship Program this summer incarceration, new data on ican President, it should Unexpected and on Twit- Black Lives Matter. at the Howard University police and prosecutorial also be a national priority to ter @BlackPressUSA and Black Votes Matter. Black School of Communications misconduct and abuse on ensure the advancement of @NNPA_BlackPress and Press Matters. In order to supported by Chevrolet has African Americans and oth- the economic wellbeing of like our Facebook page at continue to overcome racial done remarkably well in ers, the quest to cure Sickle Black families, businesses, NNPA Black Press.

August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 11 The 15th annual Taste of Thornton Township Here are just a few of our food vendors: The 15th annual from all over our area to the township for a full Taste of Thornton day, people really appreciate it. There is also The Funnel Cake Man-South Holland, IL Township will once a good amount of local food vendors coming, The Funnel Cake Man puts a whole new twist on again bring families making this day feel even more like we are all the original carnival snack. They haven’t shied away and friends together here working together to put on a great Taste of from classic funnel cake with ice cream but added and offers something Thornton Township for everyone.” peach cobbler as well as a gluten free option! for everyone to For kids: We feature a special breakfast William’s Catering- 253 E. 159th Street Harvey, IL enjoy. The event, with superheroes and princesses. For children which takes place two to nine-years old, the event takes place An inspiring story of a man who completely turned from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. So come and hang his life around and turned his passion into a career. Saturday, Aug. 20 out with Spiderman, Princess Tiana and others. Chef William Echols describes his Mediterranean outside Thornton Township’s offices, has been Space is limited and reservations are required. entertaining south suburban and Chicago area cuisine as “farm fresh to plate”. For more info, call 1-708-596-6040 ext. 3168. residents for years. This year features more than Good Burger- 634 Burnham Ave Calumet City, IL a dozen local food vendors, crafts, free kids’ For adults: There will be live music rides, bingo and live music with headliners throughout the day and more than 30 food and Good Burger has everything from a classic American Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. craft vendors. burger to soul food. Their menu also includes finger “This is a great community event that The event takes place at 333 E. 162nd St. in food like onion rings but most importantly they have really brings people together,” said Frank M. South Holland. Parking and shuttle service will snow cones in over 5 flavors. be available from South Suburban Community Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor. Idella’s Chicago Style Popcorn- 3328 W 159th St “When you have a festival that brings families College. Markham, IL

This Markham located business has classic Chicago style popcorn but also constructs them into creative party favors for everything from weddings to baby showers

Keeta’s Kookies: The motto “Gourmet cookies with that homemade taste” says a lot about Keeta’s Kookies. The cookies are baked with love and packaged with decorative ribbons! They not only taste great but look it.

Kingdom Krunch: South Holland’s own gourmet snack shop.

L J Concessions: Delicious elephant ears and a wide variety of fountain drinks

Amazing Grace: Infamous turkey legs paired with the usual corn and potatoes.

Nacho Citi: Markham located restaurant with delicious nachos.

CC’s Cary Catering: This South Holland catering company offers everything from catfish to ribs for any number of people.

I-94 Ribs & Soul Food: 236 E 164th St South Holland, IL

Its name proclaiming its location this South Holland restaurant offers some great ribs and rib tips.

Coleman’s Concessions: Located in LaGrange this concession stand themed business offers everything from hot dogs and fries to burgers and cheesy nachos. They started ten years ago and their fresh cut French fries are their bread and butter.

St. Victor’s Parish/Mexican Club: Located in Calumet City, they offer an authentic Mexican influenced cuisine with fresh steak tacos and corn in a cup.

12 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 KCIA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING Glory On Ground Level September 8-10 • Chicago, Illinois Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477

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Visit KCIAlliance.org to view the full schedule of speakers and sponsors. Lunch and Dinner breaks included. Meeting 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day or daily. Optional field trips and city tours are available Sunday, Sept. 11. KCIA Officers include Dr. Bruce Cook, CEO; Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw, President; Wende Jones, Vice President; John Anderson, Treasurer; Ruth Lum, Secretary.

August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 13 Black Athletes Dominate 2016 Olympics Simone Manuel: Team USA, Swimming At 20 years old, Simone Manuel made history when she became the first black woman to earn a gold medal in individual swimming. She is from Houston Texas and attends Stanford University. Man- uel burst into tears following her win on August 11, which is significant, especially considering swimming’s racist past. “ This medal is not just for me, it’s for all the people who believe they can’t do it.” Simone Biles: Team USA, Gymnastics Simone Biles is a formidable force on Team USA’s majority-minority Olympic gymnastics group this year. At 19 years old, Biles has dis- tinguished herself as the world’s most dominant gymnast. She is the only woman to win world championships for three consecutive years and has been undefeated in all the gymnastic meets she’s competed in since 2013. The world recognizes her success and praises her powerful performances. She is truly an incomparable athlete. “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I’m the first Simone Biles.” Gabby Douglas: Team USA, Gymnastics Gabby Douglas won gold in the 2012 London Olympics and became the first African-American to win the individual all-around title. She continues her legacy at this year’s Olympics where she helped Team USA win gold in gymnastics. Douglass played a critical role in the team’s success this year. Douglas has endured unfair public scruti- ny of her actions and appearance yet continues to triumph. “I have these challenges and circumstances and for me I love it. It determines if I’m going to give in, give up or push that limit and achieve my goal.”

Daryl D. Homer: Team USA, Fencing Daryl Homer made a historic win for Team USA when he was awarded the silver medal in men’s sabre fencing, becoming the first American and first African-American to take home the award in 112 years. Homer competed in the 2012 London Olympics. Homer said Peter Westbrook, a black Olympic fencer who scored the bronze medal in the controversial 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, motivated him to achieve success in the sport. “I wouldn’t have found an access point to fencing without Peter, so I probably wouldn’t have been here.”

14 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 Black Athletes Dominate 2016 Olympics Carmelo Anthony: Team USA, Men’s Basketball Carmelo Anthony broke a big record on Aug. 11 when he became Ameri- ca’s all-time leading scorer in basketball in the Olympics. Representing Team USA, Anthony scored 293 points in total and claimed victory in the Olympic game against Australia. His performance surpassed a record once held by LeBron James, whose Olympic tally stands at 262 points. This is Anthony’s fourth Olympics and he already has three Olympic gold medals. “I can look back on it when my career is over... if I don’t have an NBA championship ring...and say I had a great career” Rafaela Silva: Team Brazil, Judo On August 8, Rafaela Silva won the gold medal in the 57-kilogram division for women’s judo. With tears in her eyes, she claimed Brazil’s first gold medal at the Rio Olympics. As a black woman born in one of Brazil’s impoverished favelas, Silva constantly combatted heavy racism from residents who still uphold a strong anti-black sentiment. “She has faced countless obstacles, injustices, and oppression in her young life, but the judo athlete showed incredible courage to overcome everything on her way to a win gold in her hometown’s Olympic Games.”

Almaz Ayana: Team Ethiopia, Track and Field August 12, Ethiopian runner Almaz Ayana broke two records when she set new highs for both the Olympic and world records in the 10,000-meter race in Rio. Ayana, who represents Ethiopia in the Rio Olympics, finished the race in superb timing, which left many around the world astounded by her athleticism. Even sports commentators who watched her performance in real-time were in awe. “What we have witnessed is one the finest athletic achievements we’ve ever seen.”

Ibtihaj Muhammad: Team USA, Fencing Ibtihaj Muhammad shattered stereotypes when she represented Team USA in this year’s Olympics and became the first American athlete to compete while wearing a hijab, which is the headscarf worn by Muslim women. Muhammad did not win gold in the women’s individual sabre fencing competition but millions of people around the world admire the work she has done to dispel myths around Muslim women. “I am excited to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions people have about Muslim women.”

August 12, 2016 • The African American Tribune 15 Mariano’s Event Invited Local, Minority and Women-Owned Business Owners to Showcase their Products for Potential Inclusion in their Stores President and CEO, Bob Mariano, and his merchandising team personally met with all vendors present to sample their products and learn more about their businesses Three years after her product, Bee Love Honey and Skin Care, has been gracing the shelves at Mariano’s 37 grocery stores throughout the Chicagoland area, Brenda Palms-Barber, Executive Director and CEO of Sweet Beginnings, Inc., remains forever grateful for the opportunity offered her by this dynamic and innovative AHF Body Chemistry; Arnett Faulkner and Bob Mariano grocery chain. “Bob Mariano understands this business like no one else, but he also cares about the people behind the products,” said Ms. Palms-Barber to an eager crowd gathered for Mariano’s 2016 “Meet the Buyer” Expo on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. “Mariano’s leadership is truly committed to growing the communities they serve and partnering with local and small business owners throughout the region.” Considered the Midwest’s most exciting food destination, Mariano’s is known for its variety of fresh and healthy affordable food as well as its welcoming atmosphere and specialized food stations that include fresh sushi, a wine bar, a dedicated cheese station and other unique offerings. “I am excited to be here at the De La Salle Institute surrounded by so many innovative FanFares Catering Service; Faye Watson, Al Watson, small business owners,” said Bob Mariano, who personally met with each of the and Bob Mariano 26 vendors present and sampled their products. “Mariano’s is an integral part of the communities we serve. We are pleased to be able to provide these budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their products to our merchandising team for possible placement in our stores.” Amanda Puck, Director of Strategic Brand Development, echoed Mr. Mariano’s statements, saying that this annual event has allowed vendors from throughout the Chicagoland area, especially those from traditionally underserved areas, to showcase their amazing products, ideas and food items to gain a larger market share and increase profits. “We especially like to partner with companies that are trying to help the community at large,” said Ms. Puck. “For example, Sweet Beginnings currently employs more than 450 people who have been incarcerated. These are folks who may not have been offered another opportunity.” Alicia Garcia-Abner, President of Trinal, Inc. the corporate Diversity and Inclusion Consulting firm for Mariano’s, whose firm facilitated the event stated, “Inour business, when people think of diversity, they often think of the low-hanging fruit, the easy wins to meet a goal. In this instance, we created an opportunity within an opportunity where minority and women-owned food vendors could provide quality products in a mass-market arena, the grocery business, where the potential for growth can be daunting but exponential. Getting one’s product in the door and on the shelves is not an easy-access process. We are excited for the vendors who were selected to attend today. No one in the grocery industry has been as impactful in ensuring that diverse companies are afforded opportunities like Bob Mariano” Among the vendors present at the “Meet the Buyer” expo was Signature Sweets Factory, a dessert and catering company run by 22-year-old Marcus J. Providing Victoria Amory & Company, LLC; delicious samples of his cupcakes, premium desserts and mason jar cake samples, Victoria Armory and Bob Mariano Marcus was thrilled to be at the buyer’s event.

16 The African American Tribune • August 12, 2016 Iya Foods; Toyin Kolawole and Bob Mariano

Bob Mariano Signature Sweets Factory;, Marcus J. Freeman, Marilyn Freeman and Bob Mariano to make things look as good as that Mariano’s is affording members of the possible.” community the opportunity to showcase and pitch their products to Bob Mariano himself. In addition to sweet desserts, the I think it says so much about what kind of “Meet the Buyer” expo featured person he [Bob Mariano] is and what helps vendors specializing in skin care set Mariano’s stores apart from the rest. With products, ethnic spices, cured the Mariano’s Bronzeville store opening meats, zero calorie sugar, gourmet soon, this gives our local AA vendors a chips and salsa and a variety of once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to other items. sell their products not only just to their own Tytus Cousins, Account Executive community, but the chance to be featured in of D.A.’S Gourmet Meats, all Mariano’s stores throughout Chicago and displayed a delicious spread of beyond,” said Dowell. corn beef and veggie hash, roast Roundy’s will follow up with the vendors in Trinal Inc Team; featuring Alicia Gardner-Abner beef and turkey hotlinks. Excited the coming weeks. No word yet on when final and Bob Mariano (centered) to share his dishes with Bob selections will be made. Mariano, he watched nervously “I like making people happy through food,” as Mariano sampled the hotlinks first. “He says Marcus J. “Having the opportunity to said he loved it! So we’ll see,” said Cousins. About Mariano’s: meet with Mariano’s and showcase my life’s D.A’S Gourmet Meats has been in business Mariano’s, the Midwest’s most exciting work is a dream come true.” With his mom for 20 years and Cousin’s has been with the food destination, is one of four grocery by his side, Marcus’s company continues to company for 11 years. “Come see us at the banners of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., a flourish; you can see more of his products and restaurant in Orland Park, and hopefully in wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. services at www.SignatureSweetsFactory. Mariano’s soon!” (NYSE:KR). Mariano’s, founded in 2010, is com. an integral part of the communities it serves. Victoria Amory, originally from Spain, With 37 locations across the Chicagoland area, When I worked, at my retail job I would bring traveled all the way from Connecticut to Mariano’s places a premium on the customer cupcakes. They didn’t look like anything but showcase her Victoria Amory flatbread crisps experience, offering a highly differentiated they would taste good. Everyone would be and delectable spreads, such as her lemon food shopping experience combined with like, “ Marcus, they taste great, doesn’t look herb and roasted garlic mayonnaise. To see exceptional customer service. Mariano’s very good though. You should work on your more of her products, visit her website www. incorporates Chicagoland’s distinctive packaging.” He said. “So I was like, you’re victoriaamory.com. neighborhood culture into its signature right. If something looks good and tastes grocery merchandising allowing customers good, it’s like it tastes even better. Since I’m Chicago’s 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell, to enjoy a truly unique foodie experience. really big on taste, I started pushing myself was also guest speaker at the expo. “It’s great

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helly and Curtis longed for a child of had been abused by her stepfather. It didn’t 6) praises the Father for choosing to redeem their own. Marriedim for couldn’t six years, believe they matterthe forward that she prog was- tooThe thin writer or her of hearing Proverbs us lets from us our know sin; thatthe second righteousness stanza highlights is not still had not been ableress to conceive.that was They being madewould innever his planbe “normal.” to just Shaylaan individual was their thing. Jesus It’s as not the justRedeemer something (1:7–12); that and happens the third decided to start therestore adoption the process, neighborhood. daughter, He and couldn’t they would in our see heart.that she Religion was stanza is not (1:13–14) meant toreveals be private. the Holy TheSpirit life as theof Spraying that God would givehave them done a child it withoutloved Lashonda. and cared Shefor, forone the righteousrest of her personlife. can affect a whole city. Our religion if living, divine presence to the church and the saw the needs and tapped into her network to see things it is worth anything at all is to be made public with acts of who needed them.T They would feed her, clothe her, educate her, world. In these 12 short verses, the vast plan happen that the community had waited years for. LaShonda mercy and justice. It is not enough to go to church on Sunday and—most of all—love her. She was part of of redemption is revealed from eternity before winsomelyShortly after meetingpersuaded with thegardeners adoption agency,to help withthe family.the community and complain about the world and how it is getting worse and creation, to the time of its future completeness garden.Shelly began She having got the dreams. police Every to trainnight peoplefor on how to police worse. God has called us as believers to be salt and light. theirmonths, own she community. dreamed of LaShondaa small, dark-haired helped conductBlessed abe workshop the God and Father of our Lord at the time of Christ’s Second Advent. The wherechild. In future her dreams, entrepreneurs the child was learned crying. business Jesus Christ, skills. who Now hath We blessed can prayus with but all we focusalso needof redemption to act. God is always has blessed Christ, andus thoseShelly wouldentrepreneurs run to the child,are no reaching longer out future her spiritualentrepreneurs blessings but in heavenly with giftsplaces and in Christ: talentsthe so phrase we can “in beChrist” a blessing or “in him” to others. occurs theyarms, have but the already child would begun push to her set away. up shop Night in 4the According neighborhood. as he hath chosenWhen us the in him believers before inrepeatedly a community throughout or in thisa neighborhood passage. In fact, are after night, Shelly dreamed the same thing. the foundation of the world,blessed that we then should the beresult this should phrase beis thatthe key the phrasewhole ofcommunity this entire TimShe wasasked deeply LaShonda troubled aboutwhy shethe dream did it. and Why holy would and withoutshe put blame in isbefore blessed. him in This love: is howepistle. God isAccording glorified toin theverse midst5, it ofis a God’sworld soshared many it with hours Curtis. to help people see their community5 Having predestinated changed usthat unto wants the adoption to know of whogreat He pleasure is. and will, by virtue of Christ’s and revitalized? LaShonda answered himchildren and let by him Jesus know Christ to himself, according The people in the worldredemption, can rejoice to adopt because us into the the family calling of God. of that“Honey, it was I think because God has of a her child relationship for us,” Curtis withto Christ. the good Christ pleasure had of his will, made her righteous and that wasn’t just a mental or spiritual the people of God is to bless those around us. When we are said. “Maybe it’s just not the right time.” In the original Greek text,blessed the 12 versesthen theyof canIn rejoice.our impersonal The blessings and hurried will world, not stop people at thingShelly butand itCurtis was tokept be praying. acted outOne innight, real life.Ephesians It wasn’t 1:3–14 good were a single sentence. enough for her to just go to church and sing. God had placed our bank account or areaccolades. longing for They connection—a will flow place out to into belong. the Shelly dreamed about the child again. This This is one of the mostcommunity joyful and profoundin acts of Somemercy search and justice.for relationships at work, at the hertime, in when that neighborhoodshe ran to the forchild, a reason the child and she wanted to ful- passages in the Bible. Like an anthem of praise, gym, or even online. Others hope for a sense of fillreached the outpurpose to her that and smiled.He gave When her. ShellyShe had it beencelebrates blessed God’s witheternal and glorious plan of a good job and education and she had a network of people Instead of praying thatbelonging God blesses within us their so ownwe can family. look Still good others in woke, she knew that God was answering her redemption. It is broken up into three stanzas, who had resources to offer. It was only right that she give front of others and hoard our wealth and status. Let’s pray that many prayers. each beginning or ending with the phrase “to move from relationship to relationship, never back. God shows us how toreally use feelingour wealth loved orand accepted status anywhere. and every- the praise of his gloriousthing grace” God has given us to help our cities and neighborhoods As believers, we can offer others the blessing Over the next few months, everything fell into flourish. As we prosper those around us will prosper. This is When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and of meaningful relationships within the whenplace. theFinally, wicked Shelly perish, and there Curtis is shouting.signed (Ephesians (Proverbs 1:6, 11:10) NIV) or our“for” calling or “to theas believers.praise It’s not about us but about Him. the adoption papers. It was official! They of his glory” (1:12, 14, NIV). body of Christ. In fact, it is usually through welcomed 4-year-old Shayla into their family This passage examines the plan of redemption relationships that we are able to lovingly invite as their daughter. It didn’t matter that Shayla from a triune perspective: the first stanza (1:3– others to join us in the family of God.

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FebruaryAugust 12, 12, 2016 2016 • •myafricanamericantribune.com The African American Tribune 25 25 LILYDALE FIRST MARS HILL MARTIN TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Pastor Alvin Love Pastor Clarence Stowers Rev. Dr. Eric L. Leake 639 W. 113th Street 5916 West Lake Street 6930 S.Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60628 Chicago, IL 60644 Chicago, IL 60637 773-785-8623 773-287-3535 phone (773)493-8624 773-928-5683 Fax 773-287-7133 fax www.martintempleamez.com www.lilydalefirstbaptistchurch.org Worship Services: 8:00 am Worship 10:45 AM Services 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 10:30 am

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MOUNT VERNON NEW BEGINNINGS NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH MISSIONARY B.C. Pastor Johnny Miller Pastor Corey Brooks Pastor Stephen J. Thurston 3555 W. Huron 6620 S. King Drive 740 E. 77th Street Chicago, IL 60624 Chicago, Illinois 60637 Chicago, IL 60619 773-638-7720 773-326-4200 773-846-3700 773-638-7732 www.nbcchicago.com 11:00 AM Worship Service 11:00 am Worship Services: 7:30 am,11:30 am & 6:00 pm NEW LIFE NEW MOUNT CALVARY NEW MOUNT PILGRIM CATHEDRAL BAPTIST CHURCH MB CHURCH Pastor Everett N. Jennings, Jr. Pastor Franklin Morris Pastor, Dr. Marshall E. Hatch 700 East 111th Street 1850 W. 67th St. 4301 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60628 Chicago, IL Chicago, IL 60624 773-660-0652 phone 773-737-life 773-287-5051 Phone Worship Service: 773-265-0312 Fax Worship Services: 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM Worship Service 11:30 AM 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

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