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An Award Read The Florida Winning and Georgia Star Newsp Publication, apers. Listen to IMPACT serving you Radio Talk Show. since 1951. www.thefloridastar.com Rated “A” by Still the people’s the Better choice, striving to Business Bureau www.thefloridastar.com make a difference. MARCH 3, 2012 - MARCH 9, 2012 VOL. 61 NO. 45 50 CENTS Ohio shooting suspect charged as juvenile Jacksonville Hosts U.S. Conference of Mayors Prosecutor says suspect will most likely be tried as adult Mayors from across the county convened in downtown Jacksonville for a three day-con- ference on ports and exports. As Chair of the Metro Exports and Ports Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Alvin Brown led several discussions with topics including global competition for U.S. ports and port modernization. “I think it has been good for the city to have the mayors come here and talk about an issue that is important not only for Jacksonville, but for cities all across the coun- try,” said Mayor Brown. “It also speaks to the importance of focusing on the importance of ports and exports to put people back to work.” Victims of Ohio School Shooting Mayors, port officials, and city officials Mayor Brown Leads Conference as Chair of the Metro Exports and from more than 40 cities were represented. Ports Task Force (CNN) - T.J. Lane Mayors in attendance included Vice Chair of was charged the Metro Exports and Ports Task Force, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Second Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Scott Smith, Mayor of Mesa, Thursday afternoon and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Mayor Villaraigosa, who is also the on six counts -- president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said he was impressed by Mayor including three Brown’s leadership at the conference. counts of aggravated “We want cities to understand the new markets are abroad. Eight out of ten murder -- related to markets, the growing economies, are not here,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “They this week's fatal are in Asia, Latin America and other places. We have to take our goods, our shooting of three stu- American made goods, and sell them in those countries. That is going to be a big dents at an Ohio high shot in the arm to our economy and Alvin Brown, your mayor, knows that.” Paul Anderson, Chief Executive Officer for JAXPORT, said the conference school, according to will have a positive impact on Jacksonville and national ports. court documents. “The (U.S. Conference of Mayors) understands the issue of infrastructure and the importance that will play in our Beating a judge- country growing in a global marketplace,” said Anderson. imposed deadline by During the meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors unveiled a report that said exporting from metro areas has the just more than an potential to grow significantly by 2020. In Jacksonville, exports are expected to jump by 68 percent, from the $1.9 billion hour, Geauga County in market value recorded in 2010 to $3.2 billion projected in 2020. www.coj.net Prosecuting Attorney David Joyce said he filed the charges The 43rd NAACP Image Awards Dazzles Again! around 3:40 p.m. T.J. Lane By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Thursday in juvenile Suspect of Ohio School court. Photos by Earl Gibson Shooting The prosecutor, Once again it was that time of year when the best of the best come however, has said that together to celebrate red carpet fashion and bling; reunion and cama- the 17-year-old Lane will most likely be tried as an raderie amongst friends, peers and colleagues and recognize great adult. Following the defendant's initial court appear- artistic achievements by people of color. Of course we are describing ance next Tuesday, a March 19 hearing is scheduled. the 43rd NAACP Image Awards which broadcast live, Friday, Feb 17, It's tied to a motion to transfer his case to an adult 2012, on the NBC/Universal Network from the famed Shrine court. Auditorium in Los Angeles. The red carpet arrivals were on fire with The murder charges state that the teenager "pur- excitement from all of the dazzling gowns and bling. One of the high- posely and with prior calculation and design" fatally lights was the presence of a group of Tuskegee Fighter Pilots from Word War II. Even though they are well in their 80’s, these distin- shot three people while at Chardon High School. guished American war heroes drew the applause and admiration from Continued on A-2 the beginning to the end of the red carpet. They were greeted the same way during the telecast. Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame The two hour live special was hosted by Sanaa Latham The first three inductees into Florida’s Civil Rights and Anthony Mackie. Special awards that were given includ- Hall of Fame were named on February 29, 2012. ed the NAACP Vanguard Award to film maker George Lucas; the NAACP Chairman’s Awards to Radio One/TV One Founder Cathy Hughes and the NAACP President’s Award to The Founding Members of the Black Stuntmen’s Association. Some of the individual award highlights includ- ed Regina King for “Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series,” KeKe Palmer who collected her fourth Image Award for “Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Series or Special” and of course “The Help” for “Outstanding Motion Picture,” Viola Davis for “Outstanding Actor in a Motion Pictures for “the Help” and Octavia Spencer from “The Help” for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Former Florida Senator Claude Pepper, Mary Bethune, and Picture.” C.K Steele were all inducted postmortem. Pepper spon- Performing for the evening gala was Lenny Kravitz, Jill Scott, Kirk Franklin, Ne- sored the Equal Rights Amendment. Bethune created a Yo, Jennifer Hudson and a moving tribute to the late Whitney Houston by Yolanda school for black girls that later became Bethune-Cookman Adams who took it home and had church. After the cameras went to break, one choir University. Steele protested segregation and helped organ- member decided to breakout in a holy dance a ski bit but nobody really got into him ize the Tallahassee Bus Boycott. Florida Representative so he faked calming down. Not everybody is impressed with that kind of carrying on Alan Williams sponsored the bill that created the state Civil in a crowd like that. Highlights also included the pairing of Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson and Diahann Rights Hall of Fame. Carroll as presenters. They are definitely up in age but the love and respect for them as Black Afrikan sho-biz royalty Florida is America's first. was at a favor pitch high via the overwhelming, rousting, standing ovation they received upon coming out to the podi- “The legacy built by these inductees is one we must um . For a complete list of the winners go to www.naacpimageawards.net . carry today. We carry it now in our state’s history. We must carry it with everything that we do,” said Williams. 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By Lee H. Hamilton

As a member of Congress, you get used to being graded. Interest groups send you ques- a president all able to weigh in, most legislation simply cannot be crafted without some tionnaires, check your voting record, and then issue their “report cards.” Editorial writers measure of compromise. Most of the experts surveyed believe that many Americans don’t opine freely on your performance. Pollsters issue monthly updates on how Congress is far- understand this. They hold a similarly low opinion of the media’s ability to explain how ing with the public. Congress works to readers and viewers. Members of Congress learn to expect this judgment and criticism. It’s part of being an Now, these are the opinions of a handful of political experts. The point is not to berate elected official in this country — and should be. our fellow citizens for their ignorance, but to understand that if we want Congress to But they also learn that Congress is part of a larger political system that also involves improve, it is not just up to its members to make it happen. Congress will change when we We The People. Our democracy doesn’t just require its institutions and political leaders to insist that it change. function well; it works best when we, as citizens, all do our part. So at this moment when We can take a lesson from Will Rogers. His statue in the U.S. Capitol is the only one Congress’s public standing is at an all-time low, it’s natural to wonder: how are the directly facing the House chamber, honoring his shrewd comment: “I always keep my eye American people doing at holding up their end of the bargain? on Congress to see what they’re up to.” All of us need to do this: communicate more fully Every year, the Center on Congress at Indiana University surveys political scientists and openly with our representatives; learn Congress’s responsibilities and how it fulfills around the country to get their sense of how Congress is functioning. But it recognizes that them — and, even more importantly, how it should fulfill them; and recognize that if we Congress is just one part of the picture, and so it also asks these 40 experts how Americans don’t like intense partisanship and political games-playing, then we need to give our repre- as a whole are doing at playing the constructive role our system demands of them. sentatives room to craft legislation with broad appeal. The questions are instructive, because they give you a sense of a citizen’s responsibili- Without the informed understanding of the American people, in other words, Congress ties. How well do people actually keep in touch with their members of Congress, for will continue to flounder. And if it does, it won’t just be its members’ fault. instance? Communication between elected officials and the people they represent — ordi- Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a nary people with ordinary concerns — is the lifeblood of a representative democracy. It can member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. happen through letters, emails, phone calls and visits; through the interest groups many peo- ple join; and through voting. On all of these fronts, a majority of the experts surveyed give Ohio Shooting continued from A-1 Americans about a C average for their participation. If we’re to pass judgment on Congress, then it’s also worth asking how much we actu- In addition, Lane faces two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count ally understand it. If we want it to improve, how much do we know about what it does and of felonious assault -- the latter related to an individual who was "nicked in the ear" by a how it operates? The experts surveyed take a pretty dim view of Americans’ performance. bullet, according to Joyce. How regularly do Americans follow what’s actually going on in Congress? Most of The prosecutor has said that the sophomore has confessed that he took a .22-cal- those surveyed gave the country at best a D. iber gun and a knife into the school's cafeteria Monday morning and fired 10 rounds as How well do Americans understand the main features of Congress and how it works? frightened students and some teachers ran for cover. Almost two-thirds of the respondents handed out a D, while most of the rest gave us an F. By the time the carnage ended, the gunman had shot five people, three of them Do Americans have a reasonable understanding of what Congress can and should do? fatally: Daniel Parmertor, 16, who died Monday; Demetrius Hewlin, 16, who died Tuesday In other words, do they understand the powers given to Congress by the Constitution, and morning; and Russell King Jr., 17, who was declared brain dead Tuesday. its role in executing those constitutional powers? D’s and F’s again. This is not Lane's first brush with the law, according to juvenile records released Especially noteworthy is their low opinion of Americans’ grasp of the importance of by authorities this week. compromise. In a politically and socially diverse country, with two houses of Congress and

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By Frances Bradley Volume Burks, Photographer Celebrating 70 Years Of Grace And Elegance Photographs courtesy of Dexter Rhodes

Bernice Lamar recently celebrated her 70th birthday with 180 family and friends at the Joseph Lee Community Center. When I met the very youthful Ms. Lamar, I thought I was meeting one of her daughters! The party was held at the Joseph Lee Community Center, which was beautifully decorated by Dr. Sirretta Williams. Guests feasted on barbecue ribs and chicken, turkey, ham, yellow rice, baked beans, corn, tossed salad, potato salad, and rolls. Before D. J. Michael Snow got the dancing started, Mistress of Ceremony and friend of 50 years, Shirley Dunson, introduced Ms. Lamar’s siblings, Christine Talton, Hilda James, Edward Livingston, and Santiago Livingston, who presented highlights of her life in a “Stroll Down Memory Lane.” Lamar is a graduate of Stanton Senior High School Class of 1959. She is the widow of Perthone Lamar, Sr. who she married in 1960; he passed away in 2010. In 1999, Ms. Lamar retired from Computer Operations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. For the past 10 years, she has worked for First Student as a school bus driver. The guest of honor, Bernice Lamar, arriving in Ms. Lamar wishes to thank all who helped her have an evening of joy, fun, and laughter. She is especially appreciative of Officers style Joseph Legard and Ernest Martin, who provided security for the affair. Bernice, TALK OF THE TOWN! wishes you a happy birthday and many, many more.

Honoree's sibiings with spouses, sitting, l-r: Aunts traveled from near and Honoree, seated, surrounded by Mistress of Sandra Blackman with Evelyn Livingston, sister-in-law; Christine Talton, far to celebrate, L-R: Johnnie her children, l-r: George and Ceremony and life sister, Valley Stream, NY; Angela McCloud, sister; Bernice Lamar, guest of and Olivia Waters, Sharonda Oliver, Crystal Cooper, long friend Shirley honor guest of honor; Hilda James, sister; Shirley Hendersonville, TN; Hazel Perthone Lamar, Alfreda Lamar, Dunson (left) with Livingston, sister-in-law. Standing, l-r: Edward Matthews, Tampa, FL; Maxine and Raymond Jones, Gilbert, AZ the honoree, Livingston, brother; Jesse McDonald, brother-in- and Arthur Prater, Augusta, GA Bernice Lamar law; Mitchell Livingston, brother; Ron James, brother-in-law; Santiago Livingston, brother Roslyn Burrough Hosts Black History Event

There’s one thing I know about Roz Burrough, when she invites you to a party at her home there’s sure to be good food, great ambience, and fabulous people. Roz invited family and friends to meet her dear friend, Phil W. Petrie, Sr., author and former editor, whose career as an editor reads like a Who’s Who of publishing houses and magazines. Over the years, Phil worked for Holt Rhinehart and Winston, William Morrow (where he acquired the edited books by Mari Evans, Nikki Giovanni, Vincent Harding, and Orlando Patterson), Howard University Press, Essence, Black Enterprise, and the Crisis. Petrie has authored a book of adages entitled Tips and maxims for living a principled life – A guide for my children. In a time when Roslyn "Auntie Roz" Burrough intro- “[our] sons are wearing their pants three inches below morality and daughters are wearing dresses two inches above morality,” Petrie’s book ducing author, Phil Petrie uses family stories and sayings to emphasize life lessons which, he hopes will influence young people to aspire to simply be good people in the world. We were enthralled as Gail Cato- Pratt read “The Christmas Story”, which is a heartwarming tale of the author’s last Christmas with his parents. Later in the evening, we were treated to impromptu musical renderings by Davonte Vickers and three members of gospel group, Lawrence Flowers and Intercession - Tina Wilson, Ashley “Lady Gail Cato-Pratt reading "The Ash” Boston, and Irene Brown. Phil W. Petrie Sr. speaking Christmas Story", a selection Roz reading a selection from Elaine Kitchings with son to the audience at the book from book by Phil Petrie (back- book by Phil Petrie Earl Kitchings, Jr. signing ground) Wedding Bells Rock Photographs courtesy of Sam and Leah Hall

Sam Hall and Leah Hudson were married on November 12, 2011 at the historic Gasparilla Inn, in Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, a barrier island off the Lower Gulf Coast of Florida. The private ceremony was held at the Beach Club at sunset and was conducted by Judge Brian Davis. Immediate fam- ilies stayed at the cottages of the Inn enjoying a week of golfing, croquet, and tours. The couple honeymooned for 2 weeks in the beautiful Seychelles Islands located off the eastern coast of Africa. A reception was held at Sway Restaurant at Jacksonville Beach on December 3. Guests from around the country danced to live music and feasted on heavy hors d’oeuvres. The newlyweds asked their guests to make donations to the couple’s favorites charities in lieu of wedding gifts. Congratulations to Sam and Leah! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOU ARE INVITED to attend the James Weldon Johnson Branch, Association for the Study of African-American Life and History’s (ASALH) Community Forum: African- American Women Speak Out! on March 31, 2012, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Florida Times-Union Building, 1 Riverside Avenue. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.asalh-jaxfl.org or call Ok Sun Burks, forum chairperson, at (904) 707-2106. MARCH 3. 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 RCIG"C/8 THE STAR MARCH 3, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The 54th Gammy Awards!

By Rych McCain, [email protected] Photos Courtesy of CBS/Grammys

Jennifer Hudson he 54th Grammy Awards went down into the record books with the triumph of victors who took home the big prize and the dark shadow that loomed over the entire evening as a result of superstar singer/actress TWhitney Houston being found dead in the bath tub of her 4th floor room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel the night before. British pop sensation, singer/songwriter Adele led the pack winning six Grammys including album (“21”), record and song of the year. She answered any questions about her recovery from throat surgery last October when she effortlessly sang her hit “Rolling InThe Deep” in what was her first public performance since the opera- tion. The boss, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band opened the CBS broadcast performing his new single, “We Take Care Of Our Own.” After which, host LL Cool J came on and started by reading a prayer for Whitney Houston. The audience reverently fell silent with many bowed heads. The Foo Fighters pulled in second behind Adele with five Grammy wins followed by Kanye West with three wins. West and Jay-Z won “Best Rap Performance” for “Otis” off their “Watch The Throne” album but were no shows due to their opinion that too LL Cool J & Diana Ross many major rap artists continue to be overlooked. There was also speculation that West may have felt snubbed for not making it to the “Album of The Year” category. To add more controversy to the mix, the Academy ruthless- ly cut 31 categories this year that were mostly dominat- Bruno Mars ed by Latinos, Native Americans, Blacks and other peo- ple of color. Superstar Carlos Santana, the Rt. Rev. Jessie Jackson and others have joined in to protest. The night included tributes to Glen Cambell who masterfully performed his signature “Rhinestone Cowboy” and will do his final tour this year due to his battle with Alzheimer’s disease and the reunion of The Beach Boys who’s geriatric performance was totally lackluster. Had it not been for Foster The People and Maroon 5 basically carrying them, a couple of the Boys may have fallen asleep. Being in their 70’s, I know it was way past their bed time. Their reunion tour may be better fit hitting a string of senior citezens homes and events rather than major venues. They clearly don’t have it anymore. Other tributes included one to the late, great Etta James by Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys. Nicki Minaj did her satanic act which upset and shocked only the folks foolish enough to not expect nothing less from her to grab attention. Chris Brown bounced back from last year’s man handling of Rihanna with Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E. and Bon Iver walked away with Best New Artist which lit up the tweet board with people asking who is this guy? Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood provided class and jazz smoothness with their duet of “It Had To Be You,” and Sir Paul McCartney performed twice with his first tune “Valentine” being done with a full orchestra. Go to Grammys.com for a complete recap and list of all the winners. Roshon, Making His Dreams Into Reality! By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook

There is a certain assurance about being in hit film “Camp Rock” where he played wrote myself. And its three tracks that are the presence of a person who is not only full Sander Loyer and performed songs on the really important to me because I’ve made a of life from a positive side but radiates the soundtrack. His popularity continues to soar lot of songs in my life, I’ve dropped a lot of through the roof as Ty Blue on the Disney go getting confidence to make it happen! stuff on the internet but it didn’t really repre- mega-hit “Shake It Up.” Roshon currently sent me as who I am as a person and an artist Roshon Fegan, professionally known as has a hit single released on iTunes titled “Roshon,” is a young man on a mission with “Got Me Like,” on his own “3 ina Ro as well as these three songs do. So it’s really a pretty solid idea of how to accomplish it. Entertainment” label (pronounced three-in- just my introduction to the world with my The Los Angeles native grew up in a show- a-row) which he and dad runs. He has a music. So that’s why it’s real important.” biz family carefully observing his dad Roy show on YouTube called “The Ro and Co Being that he is equally creative with the who is a professional actor with major TV Show” with his fellow actor friend Cody music and the acting, does one have more Linley. Roshon’s website is loaded with the and movie credits as well as directing and pull than the other in terms of what gets first 411 on everything he is into and you can priority? This one makes him pause to pon- producing. So it is no small wonder where check it out at www.yaboyro.com der but only for a half a second. “Aw man, Roshon’s wise guidance originates and why Being the fodder of the teenybop he is on target with his goals. However, gossip and fan magazine, how does Roshon I’m just getting the hang of it now but I’ve Roshon was not one to rest on the family handle the intrusions on his privacy? He been doing it all of my life. It is crazy. As an name alone. Like all great professional chil- laughs with his upbeat demeanor and actor, I’m on the set Monday through Friday explains, ”It is kind of crazy. I don’t know. dren in the biz, he put in his share of training grinding it out but right after I’m off set, I’m People want to know what I’m about so with acting lessons and performance arts in the studio working on the music. So on that’s just what happens I guess.” Roshan the acting tip, since I have a steady job, it’s school. Roshon broke into the biz with a has a new three song EP dropping in March really no way to try to put that on hold, I small role on the blockbuster “Spiderman 2” that he is super excited about and he runs it have to split time. And by splitting time, that at age 12. TV roles and commercials fol- down. “That’s going to be hot man! That’s means it really is 50-50. I’m acting 24/7 and Roshon - Photo courtesy of lowed. something I’m really looking forward to. www.yaboyro.com. The break through movie that put It’s called “I Am Ro, I Am Roshon.’ I’m doing music 24/7 and just splitting the his name on the map was the Disney smash Its three tracks that I fully produced and days in half to make it work.”

It's Official City Kidz Viva Vanilla Ice region; Philadelphia, PA at ShopRite Supermarkets and Cream To Be Sold @ Sam's Club Stores WAWA Convenience stores. Our cool creators (Jacksonville City Kidz It's now official, City Kidz Students) has pioneered their Award Winning "Viva Vanilla" ice way into American History by cream will be sold in all three Sam's creating Jacksonville's home Clubs in Jacksonville, Florida. grown Viva Vanilla ice cream Jacksonville's home grown Viva to be sold in supermarkets Vanilla ice cream launch date is through our initiative, "From (Pastor Bush unveils City Kidz Viva Vanilla scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Classroom To Supermarket package design during Dr. Arun Kilara's visit to Our award winning Viva Shelves". Jacksonville and make a comparison to nation- Vanilla will be on the shelves at your This is a win win situ- al brands ice cream packaging.) local Sam's Club stores Tuesday, ation for us who truly love and May 1, 2012. We will schedule a is proud of our great City of Jacksonville. ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at all three Sam's Club stores and It's my prayer that all 800,000 plus residents City Kidz will be inviting the entire City of Jacksonville during that time. of our city make sure they are first to purchase their Please join us in this historical moment. History is being made right here in home grown Viva Vanilla ice cream, formulated by Jacksonville, Florida and throughout America. This is the first time in our country's Teens and supervised by experts. history that a group of high school students has produced a product for human con- We will keep you informed of the details as sumption to be sold on a national level. we get closer to the launch City Kidz Viva Vanilla City Kidz Award Winning Viva Vanilla will also be sold in the Northeast date. Kosher Premium Ice Cream MARCH 3, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7

Long Awaited National Stadium Officially Opens In The Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas - More than 15 thousand Bahamians turn out February 25th, 2012 to be a part of the official opening of the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, a gift to The Bahamas from the Government of the People's Republic of China. In an open to the public free event, the huge audience was feted with an exciting cultural show put on by a cast of more than 1,200 artists and per- formers. At the end it was capped with a grand display of fireworks. Remarks were presented by the Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, the Hon Charles Maynard and the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Huber A. Ingraham. The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band performed, athletes tried out the track, and a Junkanoo Rush took place. (Photos by Derek Smith and Patrick Hanna, Bahamas Information Services)

Haitian Prime Minister Delivers To 400 Homes In Post Quake Haiti

By ARTHIA NIXON Caribbean News Editor

HAITI:The two-year topsy turvy lifestyle of at least 50 post-earthquake families has come to an end now that they have been given decent housing. Last week, President Michel Martelly gave 50 keys to the first of 400 recipients of a new housing project. “These 400 houses that I inaugurate today, meet our vision to establish a State that serves the people" said the President. "I not only feel satisfied but I'm also proud because this project is the first I had started after having assumed my duties as President...400 families who were living in temporary shelters, under any conditions will now be able to live in good conditions.” “We will ask them to pay rent that is true, but we will also subsidize them, because we know they do not have the means to pay immediately the full amount they should pay,” he noted. “We will allow them to live in a secure and decent space, with the opportunity tomorrow to own their home”. “What is most important in the space that we created, it is not only the houses, there are playground, there are schools in the area and most important are the jobs that we will create in this area,” the President went on to say. “I already talked about this with the IDB repre- sentative and we will work to put an industrial park in the zone so that the people can find work. There will also be a health center, pharmacy.” Each house is worth about $11.000 dol- lars and plans for 750 in the north are underway. Politician Urges Workers to Practice Safe Sex JAMAICA: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is urging employees to take charge of their sex lives by using a condom, getting an HIV test, and reduc- ing the number of sex partners, to prevent HIV/AIDS. He said that HIV/AIDS has been described by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as a major threat to the world of work, affecting the most productive segments of the labour force. Minister Kellier was addressing an HIV Awareness in the Workplace awards ceremony. “Recently, the Ministry of Health revealed the worrying news that younger females within the age group 10 to 29 years are contracting HIV/AIDS, with the 15-19 group accounting for the major increase. Concurrently, adult males in the 30-79 age group account for a larger percentage of those contract- ing the disease,” he said. “For those who are HIV negative, a regular test is the only way to be continuously certain of one’s status,” he informed. He added that for persons infected with the virus, early diagnosis can help to increase their chance of a longer life, by accessing adequate treatment. He also warned that having multiple sex partners, without using a con- dom, increases the risk of HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). He urged employees to reject the present culture, which endorses multi- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance The Rt. Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham ple sex partners. official open The Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, on Saturday February 25, “If as a nation we are to improve the quality of life for all, then as a 2012. Left to right Minister of Youth Sports and Culture Hon Charles Maynard, nation we need to reduce the high level of risks that result in life threatening ill- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance The Rt. Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham nesses, such as HIV/AIDS,” he emphasised. and Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to The Bahamas, His Excellency Hu Shan. PAGE A-8 THE STAR MARCH 3, 2012 MARCH 3, 2012 THE STAR FLORIDA B LOCAL SECTION PURE: Featuring R. Kelly

Sandy Neal, Freelance Writer/Photographer for The Florida Star Photos courstesy of Jordan of NuEra Photography

PURE Nightclub celebrated Black History month with the King of R&B, Singer- Songwriter and record producer, R. Kelly. The crowd was first warmed up by DJ P.L.O., DJ Skillz and Ivory Orr, the club promoter, that kept the crowd sweating until his official DJ, DJ Phantom stepped in the DJ booth and announced his longtime friend, but not before teasing the crowd with some of R. Kelly’s greatest hits. He sang many of his hits such as “Bump-n-Grind, I’m a Flirt, You Remind Me of Something and many others. Kelly packed the club with many anxious women wanting to get a touch of him and pic- tures and many got their wish, he posed for pic- tures, hugged, and greeted many of the party- goers. He had many of his female fans on the stage with him as he performed, he also sang some of them in acapella as the crowd sang along. PURE will be hosting R&B Singer Tank on March 24, 2012. The Vagina Monologues Sandy Neal, Freelance Writer/Photographer for The Florida Star UNF celebrated V-Day by sponsoring a benefit perform- ance of “The Vagina Monologues” and other events to raise awareness and education to end violence against women. It is a collaboration of facul- ty, staff, community and stu- dents along with the UNF Women’s Center. The show is about women, how they view their bodies and sexuality. It teaches women and young girls not to be ashamed and that their bodies are not dirty and yes, they use the word “Vagina” quite often in the play, reason being for the public to become more comfortable with it and start discussing the issues Ana Ballantine, "The Flood" surrounding it (the vagina). Men are invited and are vital to the success of ending violence against women. UNF Women’s Center and V-Day are developing pro- grams for men, but the cast is all women because it is all about the women’s experience, but they are encouraged and welcome to come and experience the show. UNF Women’s Center is also sponsoring The 24th Annual Women’s Sara Colosima, "The Angry History Month Luncheon and Susan B. Anthony Award Presentation on Djamanthe Calonge "The Little Vagina" March 7, 2012 at 12 noon in the Student Union Room 3703 A-C. Rose Morriseau, "What If I Coochie Snorcher that Could" Told You I Don't have a Vagina" YANDY SMITH at PURE Hosting 1st Annual Mardi Gras Party Sandy Neal, Freelance Writer/Photographer for The Florida Star

Yandy Smith of the hit Television Reality show “Love and Hip Hop” was at PURE nightclub Saturday night hosting the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Party and demanded that DJ P.L.O play her favorite song as she entered the club, “I’m a Boss” by Rick Ross and the crowd went crazy. She is the President of Monami Entertainment and ex-manager of Rapper Jim Jones. Smith pitched the idea to VH-1 for a show about Jim Jones called “Keeping up with the Joneses”, the pilot was shot, but then Stack Bundles was murdered and Max B was arrested. With the help of the Founder of Monami Entertainment, Mona Scott-Young who was pitching another idea to VH-1 about the women behind the men of hip-hop they joined forces therefore giving birth to the show “Love and Hip Hop”. She is one of six cast members including; Chrissy Lampkin (Jim Jones girlfriend), Mama Jones (Jim Joneses mother), Olivia Longott (the Ex-First Lady of G- Unit), Emily Bustamante (Rapper Fabolous girl- friend and mother of his son), Somaya “Boss” Reese (Aspiring Artist), and Kimberly “Kimbella” Vanderhee ( Centerfold Model and mother to Juelz Santana two kids).

Ivory Orr C.E.O of Crown Capital and Point Blank Entertainment and Yandy and Errol Mizell, the Mizell Group Booking Yandy Agency. DJ P.L.O and Yandy PAGE B 2 THE STAR MARCH 3, 2012 embering Thos Tips For Working From Home Health Notes

(StatePoint) Thanks to modern technology, more Americans are able to work ULYSSES W. WATKINS JR., MD from home than ever before. According to the latest American Time Use Survey, HEALTH NOTES 24 percent of employed persons do some or all of their work at home. If you’re joining their ranks -- whether full-time or part-time -- there are DERMATITIS, HERPETIFORMIS several things you should know about working efficiently and effectively from GENERAL INFORMATION home. Make it Comfortable DEFINITION: A chronic skin inflammation characterized Whether you plow through a full day’s work in one sitting, or take breaks by clusters of small itching blisters. The disorder is heredi- throughout the day to attend to household business, you’re going to be spending tary but not contagious or cancerous. large chunks of time in your home office so you’ll want it to be as comfortable as BODY PARTS INVOLVED: Skin of the elbows, knees, shoulders, arms, legs possible. and over the bottom of the spine (sacrum). From furniture to computer related hardware, opt for ergonomic products SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED: Adolescents and adults. that prevent stress-related injury. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: Lesions with the following characteristics: Ensure your space gets plenty of light, ideally natural. And because it’s * Lesions are small clusters of 5 to 20 blisters. Blisters usually measure entirely yours, don’t forget to decorate! However, if you plan to receive clients or 2mm to 6mm in diameter. business associates, keep it professional. * Clusters appear on both sides of the body in the same places. Make it Functional * Lesions itch, but they are not usually painful if there are no complica To prevent distraction, a room with a door that closes is ideal. If that’s not tions. possible, set your home workspace as far apart from the bustle of other household May feel a burning or stinging sensation. activities as possible. Steer clear of televisions, chatty household members and the CAUSES: Unknown, but may be a disorder of the autoimmune system. siren call of the refrigerator. RISK INCREASES WITH Your space may be limited, but you can create storage space out of thin * Exposure to heat and humidity. air. Shelves that mount to the wall will free up the floor, and keyboards that open * Gluten sensitivvy (protein found in wheat and other foods that can up to create a supply storage space, will eliminate clutter on your desk. not be digested by some persons because of genetic disease). Stay Organized * Family history of dermatitis herpetiformsis. If you’re a one-man or one-woman band, you’ll especially want to invest HOW TO PREVENT: Cannot be prevented at present. To prevent a recur- in new technologies that will help you stay organized. rence of symptoms, continue to take medication as directed and prevent injury to If you’re constantly monitoring your email -- and who isn’t these days? - normal skin. - consider a telephone that connects to a PC, allowing you to consolidate your WHAT TO EXPECT communications in one place. For example, the Contact Sync feature from DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES Panasonic’s KX-TG9470 phone series allows for incoming calls to trigger a pop- * Your own observation of symptoms. up contact in Microsoft Outlook, making caller information and notes from previ- * Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. ous calls readily available at a user’s fingertips. Users can also make outgoing * Biopsy. calls directly from their computer through their Outlook address book. More APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE information can be found at http://shop.panasonic.com . * Self-care after diagnosis. Consider backing up your files digitally for easy searching. Electronic fil- * Doctor’s treatment with medication. ing systems can be safe and secure, and will survive unforeseen catastrophes. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS: People with dermatitis herpetiformis also Even if you’re only in your home office one day a week, the way you set may have disease of the small bowell (without symptoms), which pathologically up your space matters. To do good work, you need your workspace and equipment resembles that of patients who are intolerant of gluten. . to work for you The only way to diagnose this is with biopsy. WANT BETTER BRAIN HEALTH? PROBABLE OUTCOME: This is a chronicdisease. Treatment can control WANT symptoms—including itching—but it will not cure the disease. TAKE A TRIP! HOW TO TREAT GENERAL MEASURES: Soak in cool water or use cool-water compresses to While you’re having a great time taking photos of the Swiss Alps or the Colorado reduce itching. Rockies, you may not realize it but your travel experience is benefiting your mind. MEDICATION Scientific research agrees that lifelong learning, which includes discovering first- * For itching, you may use non-prescription drugs such as: hand new places, people and cultures, is one of the primary factors that lead to bet- Low-dose steroid lotion, ointment and cream. ter brain health. These reduce inflammation and itching in 24 to 48 hours. Preparing to learn and travel Topical anesthetics and topical antihistaninrs. More seniors than ever before are planning road trips, cruises, railroad excursions, These provide quick, short-term relief. Many cause skin sensitivity, tours, hiking and biking expeditions to near and far locations. But some of these but lidocaine and pramoxine usually do not. same travelers are not only choosing resorts, inns, air fare, itineraries and cruises; Lotions containing phenol, menthol and camphor *such as calamine they are also sharpening their brain by studying the history and culture of the areas lotion). and learning the languages. Before they depart, they are taking non-credit aca- These are soothing, but use with care. Large amounts may be absorbed demic courses to add to their travel experience. through the skin into the bloodstream; they can be toxic. Other travelers take time to read books by the country’s beloved authors, and learn * To control blistering, your doctor may prescribe two oral medications, about the local cuisine, music and art. All of these things help you stay active but dapsone or sulfapyridine. If either one is needed, it will be required they also keep the brain constantly engaged. Scientific research has found that a indefinitely. challenged, stimulated brain may be the key to a long healthy life. ACTIVITY: No restrictions, except avoid overheating and moisture. Learn a language DIET: Restricting gluten in your diet will reduce the amount of medicine you Before you depart from home learn a new language or at least a few phrases. One will need. For a gluten-free diet, check with your doctor. of the most important things you can do to stimulate better brain health is to learn CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF new language skills. You may not have time to immerse yourself in a language, * Your have symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis. but the more time you spend learning the faster you will learn. There are numer- * New, unexplained symptoms develop. Drigs used in treatment may pro- ous ways to learn French, German and other languages. Join a class or listen to duce side effects.k audio tapes or ask someone who speaks the language to teach you. Planning tips Other planning steps include making two copies of your passport. Take one copy Community Activities with you and put in a separate location from the actual passport. Leave the sec- ond copy at home. Make a copy of your health insurance card from your home Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events health plan and keep the copy in a location separate than your card. Take a mix of scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area money such as one credit card, possibly a debit card, and cash including several $1 dollar bills. Don’t keep all of your money in your wallet. Instead, divide it so you have it in more than one location in case your wallet is lost or stolen. It’s a Jazz Jam Presents- SIMONE: Saturday, March 03, 2012, at the Ritz Theatre and good idea to have a health check-up before you leave home. If you’re traveling to Museum, 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call a tropical or sub-tropical area, check health advisories for your destination. Talk 904.632.55555. to your physician about protection or immunization from diseases that might be JAXKIDS DAY - the ultimate celebration for Jacksonville’s children and fami- prevalent in your location like malaria. lies -on March 3, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St. – When you get to your destination 32202. To learn more, visit the Jacksonville Children's Commission online at Always wear a seat belt in a taxi or auto. Avoid taking cabs after dark in develop- www.JaxKids.net or call (904) 630-6405. ing countries or to areas far from your hotel. Don’t travel anywhere at night by MAYOR'S WALK FOR SENIOR WELLNESS: Saturda,y March 03, 2012, at foot or driving if you feel the area has questionable safety concerns. In some the Metropolitan Park, 4110 Gator Bowl Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact beach communities the main boardwalk or city center may safer for taking a stroll 904.630.0837 for more information. than a block or two off the primary tourist area. The 4th Annual Tunis G. Campbell Birthday Festival:Saturday, March 3, 2012 Keep in mind if you are in a crowd waiting in line at a restaurant or buying tick- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *Septima Clark Parade for Education of Our Youth ets to a popular attraction you may also be sharing the crowded space with pick- ( Parade Route : From Perry Park to Altama Ave. & G Streets),Brunswick, GA . pockets. Consider wearing a money belt inside your skirt or slacks so that that it The schedule of events and activities are open to the public. For more informa- can’t be seen from the outside. tion call 912-342-7590l. As a senior you can see the world without spending a fortune. But no matter where The Jacksonville Branch NAACP will meet -- Thursday, March 8, 2012, 7:00 you go you need to prepare for a healthy vacation. Plan to be a healthy, safe and p.m., 1725 Oakhurst Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. We are located across savvy traveler and you’ll have the time of your life. the street from the Edgewood Branch Library, inside the Legacy Building. We Mark Underwood is a neuroscience researcher, president and co-founder of meet every 2nd Thursday of each month. Quincy Bioscience, a biotech company located in Madison, Wisconsin focused on Amateur Night Auditions at the Ritz Theatre and Museum on Thursday, March the discovery and development of medicines to treat age related memory loss and 08, 2012, at 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.632.55555 the diseases of aging. Mark has been taped as an expert in the field of neuro- for more information. science for The Wall Street Journal Morning Radio, CBS and CNN Radio among FAMILIES OF SLAIN CHILDREN,INC: Blood Drive/ Food And Clothing others. Mark is also a contributor to the “Brain Health Guide” which highlights Drive on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 12:30pm-4:30pm at 3108 N. Myrtle Ave. the research at Quincy Bioscience and offers practical tips to help keep health Call (904)683-4986 for additional information. brain function in aging.Visit www.TheGoodNewsAboutAging.com for more arti- cles and tips for healthy aging. MARCH 03, 2012 THE STAR GEORGIA LOCAL SECTION - B Brunswick’s American Legion You may see them at local parades or you may know one of them personally as a relative, church member or civic minded citizen. Whoever, your American Legion member is, he is a part of a proud organization whose mission it is to provide citizens, employees, visitors, and business community quality public services through inno- vative public, private, intergovernmental partnerships and programs; therebey offering expanded economic opportunities and safe affordable family neighborhoods. Contributing photographer Ed Council shared his archives of photos of the American Legion at various events in Brunswick, Georgia where the group is contin- uing it rich tradition of producing an elite group of key community keepers.

American Legion Frow left to right Rhoney, Simms, Palmer, Hutchinson, Howard 2nd Rw Colsby, Williams, McCawley, Council

Eleven Men Arrested In Spalding County For Street Gang Terrorism and Drugs

Two minors and nine men were arrested in Spalding County a week ago for various charges including gang street terrorism. The arrests were made after local sheriff’s deputies located the bullet riddled vehicles that were used in a shootout and discovered drugs and weapons in them. On February 20, police responded to the Amberwood subdivision follow- ing reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, witnesses described the vehicles involved in the shooting. All of the suspects were charged with street gang terrorism and aggravat- ed assault. Arrested were 17 year-olds Khari Miller, Decorius Williams, and Jotavious. Darryl Smith, 21; and Robert Harps, 20, of the Southside Gang were also arrested. The remaining suspects, Deontvious Dewberry, 18; Tobias Keyundra Parker, 17; Shonderrick Jamall Williams, 23; Anthony Lamar Parks 19; and the two juveniles were charged with aggravated assault, street gang terrorism, marijuana posses- sion, and marijuana possession with intent to distribute. PAGE B-4 THE STAR MARCH 3, 2012

NFL Season Opener Changes To Jacksonville Giants Stomp Accomodate President Obama Chicago Fury In 154-109 For the first time on more than 60 years, the NFL will open its regular season on a Wednesday night, it has been officially announced. The NFL will be Victory opening on September 5 to avoid a conflicting with President Barack Obama. The President is set to give a speech which on Thursday at the Democratic National Convention. Super Bowl champs, the New York Giants will be hosting the Wednesday Jermaine Bell led the Jacsonville Giants to a sweet victory last week when opening game. they took on the Chicago Fury. The Giants delivered a mighty blow to the Fury by Since 2002, the NFL regular season has started on Thursday. As for the taking the game 154- to 109. last time an season opening game was played on a Wednesday, that was back on Bell was the star of the night, recording his 3rd triple double of the season. Septemeber 22,1948 when the Rams took on the Lions. Additionally, he’s averaging a triple doubles this season, and he has also recorded double figures in at least 2 categories every game played so far. Sharks Activate Terrance Smith Our Sandy Neal was on hand to capture these images. The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Sunday that WR/DB Terrance Smith has been activated from the Arena Football League's "refused to report" list. The 25-year-old Smith (6’2, 195) is set to begin his second season with the Sharks and in the AFL. He played in 16 games during the 2011 regular sea- son, finishing tied for second on the team with six interceptions. Smith proved to be dangerous with the ball in his hands, returning two of those interceptions for touchdowns. The only Shark to record multiple “pick-sixes” in 2011, Smith returned a fumble for a touchdown as well. Smith finished the year with 65.5 total tackles and 51 solo tackles, rank- ing third on the team in both categories. He added 16.5 tackles and tied for the team lead with seven pass breakups in the Sharks’ three playoff games. Before coming to Jacksonville, Smith played wide receiver at South Carolina State, where he caught 40 passes for 542 yards and four touchdowns as a senior in 2009. He also spent time with the Green Bay Packers prior to the 2010 NFL season. Smith is a native of Aiken, SC. In another Sunday transaction, the team announced that FB Rustin Phillips has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Track And Field Opens Outdoor Season At UNF The JU track & field team switches gears to the outdoor campaign Friday when it starts the season with the UNF Spring Break Open at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Dolphins are back in action for the first time in two weeks since win- ning their seventh consecutive A-Sun Indoor Track & Field Championship on Feb. 18. Hodges Stadium will also be the site of the A-Sun Outdoor Track & Field Championships in April. JU has won the last six conference outdoor titles, including the last three at Hodges Stadium. “We look forward to getting the season started, especially in the outdoor specific events like the hammer, discus, 400 hurdles and 4 x 100 relay,” JU head coach Ron Grigg said. “Many other athletes will be competing in secondary events, as we start our progression toward the A-Sun Championships in late April.” Tiger Woods In Florida For Honda Classic St

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Tiger Woods was in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida last weekend for the Honda Classic. Always the professional, Woods was a little concerned about his play on opening day. “I hit a lot of pure putts today [Thursday]”, he said during a press con- ference. “ They rolled over a lot of edges. They just didn't quite go in. But was- n't disappointed with my lines. A couple bad reads out there. The grain kind of snagged it harder or less than I expected, but overall I hit the ball very good with my putts.” He noted that the green was a little bit of a challenge. “ They are hard to hit the putts hard enough for me. I find that they look faster than they are putting,” he said. “I had to get committed to hitting the putts harder and getting past the hole, and when I start doing that, I will make the putts. But consequently, I also 3-putted one, too. I whipped it by there.” Woods added that he didn't get a whole lot out of his round but hoped Friday would be better. All in all, he was humbled by the reception he received. “It was incredible” he said on Thursday. “It's just pretty neat to be able to play in front of people like this. This is my new hometown. I live here. For everyone to come out and support this event, obviously with the charities involves, the Nicklaus family, it's a fantastic event.” MARCH 3, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 TGCN"NKHG"UVQTKGU Fgcvj"qh"vjg"Ejgcvkpi"Ocp<

WHAT HAPPENS when a beneficiary on a life insurance policy dies before the What Every Woman Must Know About Men Who Stray named insured dies? To understand this question, one must first understand that there by Maxwell Billieon and Ray J are three people on every life insurance policy; some of these three people may be So many are saying that the same person. 1) The owner of the policy is the one who purchases the policy the loved Witney Houston and is responsible for making premium payments and designating the beneficiary. 2) had more than a friendship The beneficiary is the person who will receive payment upon the death of the insured, with Ray J. That has not and maybe the same person as the owner. 3) The insured is the person whose death been proven or admitted. triggers the payment to the beneficiary. If the beneficiary dies before the insured and But one thing, Ray J’s there is no alternate beneficiary, then the policy proceeds are paid into the estate of the insured. This is a situation where if the insured had a Will, the Will would deter- book is now out - DEATH mine how the policy proceeds are distributed. If there is no Will, then the Florida OF THE CHEATING Probate Code would determine how the policy proceeds would be distributed. MAN: (Simon & Schuster/Atria/Strebor SITUATION: Mary, as owner, purchased a life insurance policy on the life of her Books). sister, Debra, the insured. Because she was the owner, Mary also designated herself Ray J serving as a fasci- as the beneficiary of the policy. Mary made all premium payments on the policy for nating case study--reveals 10 years until it was paid up and no further premium payments were required. Then the hidden truth about Mary died. Five years later her sister, Debra (the insured) died. The life insurance unfaithful men and exposes company spent about one year sending correspondence to Mary requesting that she why he believes deceitful- file a claim to collect the policy proceeds. It was finally determined that Mary had ness is the primary cause of died before Debra. It was then clear that an estate had to be opened for Debra so that the demise of the American policy proceeds could be paid into the estate and distributed in accordance with the family. As Billieon out- Florida Probate Code. lines, step-by-step, what women need to know about RESULT: Debra’s children were scattered around the Country with no clear address- how and why men manip- es or contact information. However, there was no information that they were ulate their emotions, coau- deceased. Therefore, when an estate was opened for Debra, the policy proceeds thor Ray J applies where paid into the estate. However, none of the beneficiaries of the estate (Debra’s Billieon’s tenets to trans- children) could be located. Then, after one year, the money was paid by the probate form his own life from that Court into the unclaimed proceeds fund for the State of Florida. of a reckless and indiffer- ent playboy to a man capable of a committed and loving relationship. In a forthright, PREPLANNING CAN HELP; WE CAN HELP: Our caring and professional staff no-holds-bar style that is reiniscent of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Billieron includes funeral directors, attorneys, counselors and insurance agents. examines male cheating from a global perspective and reveals why powerful men such as John F. Kennedy, Tiger Woods and Arnold Schwarzenegger achieve incredi- ble milestones in extraordinary ways but can’t manage to avoid the temptations of cheating. He also teaches women: *how to stop enabling men to cheat; *how to create the “New Monogamy”; *how to recognize the signs that a man is cheating; *the difference between being faithful and being committed; *the danger of choosing pockets over pedigree; *how to know when it’s time to “pull a Yoko Ono.”

At the heart of DEATH OF A CHEATING MAN is the chapter entitled “The Six Virtues of a New Man,” which Billieon notes is a list of the fundamentals every man needs to reinvent himself from a cheater to a reformed man. Billieon also points out that men should not look at their decisions or their out- comes as right or wrong. “See them as consequences you can or cannot live with and base the outcome on how it affects you and others,” he says. PAGE B-6 THE STAR MARCH 3, 2012

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DQWPEG"VX"/"VGNGXKUKQP"QWT"YC[" EQOECUV"447."FKIKVCN"3904 . Did you know that Civil Rights demonstrations and black sit-ins that began on August 13, 1960, led to "Ax Handle Saturday", on August 27, 1960. On this day, a group of 200 middle aged and older white men (allegedly some were also members of the Ku Klux Klan) gathered in Hemming Park armed with base- ball bats and ax handles. They attacked the protesters conducting sit-ins. The violence spread, and the white mob started attacking all African-Americans in sight. Rumors were rampant on both sides that the unrest was spreading around the county (in reality, the violence stayed in relatively the same location, and did not spill over into the mostly-white, upper-class Cedar Hills neighbor- hood, for example). A black street gang called the "Boomerangs" attempted to protect the demonstrators. Police, who had not intervened when the protesters were attacked, now became involved, arresting members of the Boomerangs and other black residents who attempted to stop the beatings. MARCH 3, 2012 THE STAR PR - 1 Mayor Brown’s College Student Aid Workshops Announced Local Chamber of Commerce Partners with City and Area Schools for FAFSA Guidance

Mayor Alvin Brown has announced an initiative aimed at helping more college students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid area students receive financial assistance to go to college. Mayor Brown’s Col- at no cost to the student or taxpayers. lege Student Aid Workshops is a public-private partnership to assist aspiring “This will help students overcome the hurdles in college enrollment,” said Mayor Brown. The seven workshops will be facilitated by trained volunteers from the Indo-U.S. Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida. Financial aid directors from Edward Waters College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jack- sonville University and the University of North Florida will not only train the volunteers, but also be on hand to answer questions. Volunteers from the Indo-U.S. Chamber will help students and parents fill out and complete the application, thus increasing the students’ chances at cru- cial financial aid. “It is important for them to get into college and be able to get the neces- sary resources that they need,” said Mayor Alvin Brown. “What better way than to partner with all of these colleges and universities?” “The students will get an opportunity to essentially tap financial aid. That is one of the key determinants to see if they afford college,” said Dr. Pramod Jain, President of the Indo-U.S. Chamber. “If we can help them get into college with financial aid, what better contribution to the community than that?” The first workshop will be held Saturday March 31st at Andrew Jackson High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a complete list of the workshops and more information, visit http://www.coj.net/fafsaworkshops.

Omega Men! Florida college campus. The statue was created by artist Jasu Shilpi. Shilpi is the Tony Hill and friends stand in front of a statue of Dr. King at same artist who created the bronze University of North Florida. This Gandhi statute that is also located is the first statue of Dr. Martin on the UNF campus, according to Luther King Jr., to be placed on a a news release from the school. MARCH 3, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 2 Likewise, discover what you like about the person with whom you’re How To Make A Great First talking. They won’t always be apparent, but in the face of differences, find commonalities. Focus on parallel life experiences and shared feelings. Hap- Impression pier, more comfortable relationships will be your result. Be Yourself “There’s no need to fake it,” says Lederman. “The real you is the best you, and it’s the most powerful tool for forming real connections.” There is no “right” way to interact with new people. Everyone has his or her own style. So show your authentic self and people should respond in kind, laying the bedrock for mutual understanding. Don’t plaster on a fake smile. Even when talking to someone un- pleasant, you usually can find something you admire about the person. Con- centrate on positives and your conversation will transform for the better. More tips on making a winning first impression can be found in the book “The 11 Laws of Likability,” published by AMACOM Books, or online at www.michelletillislederman.com. Meeting new people is not always easy but with a positive attitude and a genuine smile you can make those first seconds count in your favor. ------Are You Ready For March Madness?

(SPM Wire) Catch the excitement of March Madness, even if you’re a basketball novice. There are many ways to PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Getty Images - Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc. predict NCAA Tournament brackets with- out needing to know the difference between a layup and a dribble. (StatePoint) First impressions can last a long time, if not forever! Pick by Mascot: Sure, this is the So whether you’re interviewing for a big job, having lunch with soon- clichéd way to pick winners. But when else to-be in-laws or simply meeting people at a party, the initial get-together can can you choose between an Orangeman and be crucial. Blue Devil? “There’s no need to stress about first impressions. Relax and just be Pick by Personal Connection: Second cousin went to Purdue? Go Boil- yourself,” says Michelle Tillis Lederman, author of the new book, “The 11 ermakers! Once drove through Madison? Wisconsin’s the pick. Laws of Likability,” and founder and CEO of Executive Essentials. “The first Pick Against Your Basketball Obsessed Friends: The NCAA Tourna- dialogue with an important new contact can be as easy, enjoyable and fulfill- ment is unpredictable. No matter how much people may know, one upset will ing as a conversation with old friends.” derail their brackets faster than they can say “Gonzaga.” Plus, with a surprise To help people stop stressing over potential social pitfalls, Lederman win, you’ll have bragging rights through next March. offers several key tips for social situations. Be Curious Break the ice in any social situation by asking open-ended questions. Spring Is On The Way Most people love to talk about themselves, so don’t hesitate to rely on the tried and true, “What do you do?” Hobbies, interests, and goals are terrific topics that (SPM Wire) No matter if their winter was blustery or mild, many engage people. Be sure to pay attention so you can ask follow-up questions Americans are eagerly looking forward to spring. The first official day of the that show you’ve been listening. season, however, has nothing to do with groundhogs. Probe with curiosity, but don’t interrogate. If you hit a brick wall, don’t Set for March 20th this year, the Vernal Equinox is one of only two panic. Simply change the conversation. “Your goal is to uncover what you days in the year with nearly equal daylight and dark. Worldwide, cultures cel- might have in common and what value you might bring to that person,” stresses ebrate the astronomical occurrence of the sun crossing the celestial equator. In Lederman, who is also a faculty member of the American Management Asso- the Northern Hemisphere, festivities take place to mark rebirth and coming ciation. warmer days. Be Likable Easter, Nowruz (the Persian New Year) and Higan (a Japanese Bud- The best interactions we have are with the people we genuinely care dhist tradition) are just a few examples of spring celebrations. The start of for, and people like to do business and build relationships with people they spring is a great time to learn about cultural traditions, or simply to put your like. To be liked, figure out what makes you uniquely likable and put forth a coat in storage. sincere positive energy when meeting someone for the first time. MARCH 3, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3 MARCH 3, 2012 THE STAR PR - 4 Black Male Teachers peting with the drug dealers on the corner, and the country with skills, and with passion, that can when students fall through the cracks, when young serve these boys in so many capacities that they Becoming Extinct people don’t have that positive mentor, in a school don’t even know,” King says. “It makes a huge dif- setting, in the church or community, there’s always ference because [the students] are able to be com- (CNN) – Take a a guy on the street corner that can say come my fortable with themselves, they’re able to see what moment and think way.” they’ll become one day, and if those images are pos- of all the teachers But if you ask most African-American men itive, it raises their self identity to another level.” you had between why they don’t teach, they’ll tell you—-it just does- King hopes that by reaching his young pre-K and twelfth n’t pay the bills. King says, “Historically in our so- black boys early, he’ll be able to help them build a grade. ciety there is an expectation that a man provides for strong educational foundation that will allow them Now, how many their family. This is an added pressure, that warns to buck another troubling trend: the low number of of them were against men becoming teachers because of the African American males entering and graduating black men? salary.” from college. A recent report from the Department For most people, this question won’t take The newly launched RESPECT Project is of Education showed that males are now a distinct too long to answer. That’s because less than two one way the Department of Education is trying to minority on campus–even at historically black col- percent of America’s teachers are black men, ac- do just that. By offering incentives to teachers and leges and universities. cording to the Department of Education. school districts that will increase starting salaries “Its an honor for me to be here with them. That is less than 1 in 50 teachers. and provide more professional development and I feel like I’m a part of a revolution in a sense be- Terris King, 25, a kindergarten teacher at training among other things, Secretary Duncan cause we get to see the future leaders of tomorrow the Bishop John T. Walker School in Washington hopes to eliminate barriers and concerns that may starting right here. I think at Bishop Walker School, D.C., believes that for African-American children, keep qualified candidates away. we really believe in our boys and we really believe having a strong role model in front of them can “There are African American men all over that they can be anything that they want to be.” make a huge difference. “I fit a void in their lives,” King says, “A lot of them have never felt what it feels like to shake a man’s hand, [have him] look them in the eye, and tell them right from wrong. They need those things. They need someone in their lives who’s strong—they need an African American male in their lives that’s posi- tive.” This year, King has just over fifty African-American children from low-income households in his classes. “I look out of my window, and I see gentlemen that are standing on the corner, and I look at my boys, and I can say to myself what I’m going to teach in a day about what’s right and what’s wrong, might turn the path a little bit.” It’s this kind of impact that Edu- cation Secretary Arne Duncan says he is trying to replicate in classrooms around the country. He launched the Teach cam- paign and is actively trying to recruit more African-American men to go into teaching straight out of college. “I think all of our students bene- fit from having a black male in the class- room,” Duncan says, “But particularly our young black males. I think what we haven’t talked about enough is that we’re competing with the gangs, we’re com- MARCH 03 , 2012 THE STAR C&J 1 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Gang Members Arrested for Car Break-Ins U.S. Navy Employee and Police Officer Exchange Fists A U.S. Navy employee was arrested after ac- Three men were arrested on suspicion of break- cidentally getting into a fight with a police officer. ing into dozens of cars. An officer arrived at a club in response to a The three suspects were said to be in a gang fight that broke out. There was a large crowd around known as the “Felony Lane” gang. The gang used stolen a security officer, who had a man pinned on the ATM cards and forged checks at bank drive-throughs in ground. the past and they are known to break into vehicles, es- Police went to break up the crowd and one of- pecially at hotel and restaurant parking lots. According Brian Bethea ficer approached 25-year-old Brian Keith Bethea, tot he reports, the three suspects drove a rented black who lunged and started punching another man. Jeep Cherokee to use for the crime. They often have a When an officer pulled Bethea away from the crowd, he Kelvin Washington female, typically a drug user or a prostitute, to rent ve- pushed him away. The officers were in their uniforms and the officer hicles using a stolen ID. identified himself. Bethea was also told to calm down and to step out- An unmarked unit was being driven by a detective, who spotted the Jeep side. When the officer tried to escort him, Bethea started swinging. switching over lanes quickly without signaling and crossing over a gore area. Bethea and the officer exchanged blows and a fist fight ensued. He This lead the detective to conduct a traffic stop on the stopped throwing punches after realizing he was fighting a police offi- cer, who was left with a bloody nose. He then told police that he did- vehicle. Two of the men had their driver’s licenses, while n’t know he was fighting an officer and said he only started swinging the other didn’t. The person who rented the vehicle was after the officer threw the first punch. not with the three suspects. A search of the vehicle re- Bethea was arrested and charged with felony battery on a law vealed dozens of credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards. enforcement officer. He was released on $5,003 bail. Cell phones, GPS devices, and cameras were also found. Police say a punch tool and a screwdriver was used to break into the cars and they also found out the break-ins happened at a hotel within the hour of the arrest. Kevin Patterson As the three suspects were being interviewed, victims were calling 911 saying their cars had broken into. One of the victims gave them her phone number and when she dialed it, one of the stolen phones started to ring. Police arrested Kelvin Washington, 26; Kevin Patterson, 32; and Dwight Evans, 28. They have all been charged with 5 counts each of entering auto offenses, possession of tools used in the commission of crimes and financial transaction card fraud. According to the reports, they all have extensive criminal history with numerous entering auto and other offenses. They are also being held without bond. Police encourage people to not keep their valu- Dwight Evans ables in their vehicles. MARCH 03 , 2012 THE STAR C&J 2 From Actual Police Reports SSSHH! DidDid YouYou HearHear About?...About?... EDITOR’S NOTE: All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reports are a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe. Man Arrested for Breeding Dogs to Fight Your Safety A man was arrested for breeding dogs to fight and 17 dogs were rescued. Carjacking The police have been investigating the case with the Human Society of the United Carjacking is a crime of opportunity — a criminal searching for the most vulner- States (HSUS) for more than a year. Willie able potential victim. Sometimes it is the first step in another crime. B. Coleman was arrested at his home and If It Happens to You confiscated the dogs he had in the back- • If the carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, GIVE UP YOUR yard. The dogs were all American pit bull CAR! Don’t argue. Your life is definitely worth more than a car! Willie Coleman terriers, ranging from juvenile to adult ages. • Get away from the area as quickly as possible. Some of the dogs had scars from injuries and also mutilated • Try to remember what the carjacker looked like — sex, race, age, hair and eye faces. One of the dogs were found with missing lips. The yard, color, special features, clothes. where the dogs were found, was surrounded by a chain link • REPORT THE CRIME IMMEDIATELY TO THE POLICE BY CALLING 9-1- fence with barbed wire on the top. 1. Willie B. Coleman, 69, was said to have hit the HSUS Reducing Your Risk of Becoming a Victim radars three years ago after someone had called in to give them • Walk with purpose and STAY ALERT! a tip, but there was not enough evidence. Coleman’s home was • Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out fliers. TRUST YOUR finally raided after enough investigation. INSTINCTS! If something makes you feel uncomfortable or uneasy, get into your Coleman was arrested and charged with 17 counts of car quickly, lock the doors and drive away. animal fighting and one count of possessing equipment used • ALWAYS approach your car with the key in your hand. • Look around, under and inside the car before you get in. for animal fighting. The charges carry a penalty of up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. When you are on the road Florida is said to be a popular place for dog fighting • ALWAYS keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (if it’s hot and you and brings in people from all over the country for the fights, don’t have air conditioning, which involves a lot of money. Dog fighting is also a felony in roll them up at least part- all 50 states. way) no matter how short The HSUS offers rewards up to $5,000 for information the distance you’re traveling or how safe the neighbor- leading to the arrest and conviction of people involved in ille- hood. gal animal fighting. Call 877-TIP-HSUS (877-847-4787) to • Drive in the center lane to report any type of illegal animal fighting. Callers will remain make it harder for potential anonymous. carjackers to approach the car. DNA on Dropped Mask Leads to Arrest • AVOID driving alone. Travel with someone when- ever possible, especially at A man had gotten away with robbery, until night. police were able to identify the suspect with • When you are coming to a the DNA on the mask that was dropped. stop, leave enough room to 21-year-old Taurian Jarell Crosby was said maneuver around other cars, to have entered a store around midnight in especially if you sense trou- Would you like to stay connected with your loved November of last year. Crosby displayed a gun ble and need to get away. ones on lock down in jail, or prison? • Always drive with the and pointed it at a female clerk, who he then Anyone gone but not forgotten that you want to doors locked. If a thief can’t grabbed and dragged into an office in the store. encourage? Get connected and keep a get in your vehicle, you CONNECTION through our new Taurian Crosby Crosby came in contact with the manager stand a better chance of CONNECTION spot. and also grabbed her as well. He then took cash from the safe and leaving with it. Call, Write, Email, or Fax to us titled: fled the store. Witnesses say they saw Crosby drop his mask on the • DON’T stop to assist a CONNECTION, $10 - 3 lines of text only sidewalk as he was running away, which was recovered by police. stranger whose car has bro- (Total 18 words) With PICTURE included $25. After some investigation, technicians were able to match the ken down. You can help instead by driving to the DNA on the mask with Crosby’s and an arrest was made. Crosby Contact G’ @ 904-766-8834 or Email nearest phone (or using your [email protected] send all correspondence was charged with robbery and two counts of battery. He is being held cell phone) to call police for to P.O. Box 40629, Jacksonville, FL 32203 without bond. help. MARCH 03, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Robber Drops Gun and Tries to Buy it Back Later Man Robs Bank and Spends Money on Losing Lottery Tickets

A man was arrested after dropping a gun during a A man had robbed a bank and lost all his robbery and later trying to buy it back. money after using it on losing lottery tickets. Cedrick Mitchell, 39, had barged into a motel room, 60-year-old Ronald Paul Silva went to a bank where two men were inside, and asked for pills. When and handed the teller a blank deposit slip. The they told him they didn’t have any, Mitchell displayed a teller gave the slip back to Silva, telling him it black handgun from his waistband and demanded every- was blank. Silva then handed the teller a black thing they had. bag and a note attached to it, saying that it was a Instead of giving in, the men decided to fight. During robbery. Cedrick Mitchell the dispute, Mitchell dropped the gun from his hand and When the teller told him she didn’t have Ronald Silva one of the men pepper sprayed his face. Mitchell then fled the room. much money to give him, he pulled a gun from Mitchell returned to the motel room moments later, begging the two his waistband and displayed it to her. The gun was actually a pellet men that he wanted to buy the gun he had dropped for $40. They did not give gun. him the gun back, but instead, pepper sprayed him in the face again for the Silva got away with a stack of $5 dollar bills, which totaled second time. He then ran away again. up to $130. He then went down the street to a Kangaroo store, where The men in the motel room called 911to report what had happened. he spent all the money he stole from the bank, on losing lottery tick- Police arrived to the motel and one of the officers spotted Mitchell, who was ets. He left the store as he was from the start, empty handed. immediately chased down. Silva was arrested the next day after investigators were pro- Mitchell was arrested and charged with home invasion robbery and vided with tips. He was charged with armed robbery, displaying a resisting arrest without bond. weapon during a felony and theft. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Man Arrested for Having Two Wives Man Arrested Claimed Five Japanese Men Killed His Wife Memphis, TN- It is illegal to be married to more than one person. Police arrived to the home of Jesse Armstrong, 60, and found 47-year-old Boi Jones was arrested after his first wife found out his wife dead on the living room floor. Armstrong told them about his second wife, whom he lived with for more than a year that five Japanese men broke into the home, raped his wife, when he told her he needed some “time away.” Reverend Earle and strangled her. He also said they bit his hand when he tried Fisher, who performed the wedding ceremony last year for Jones’ second mar- to fight them off. Police found a glass pipe at the scene with white residue, riage, said he had no knowledge of the man’s first marriage. Jones was charged which was suspected to be cocaine. A small plastic bag was found with more with bigamy, which is the crime of marrying a second time while a previous mar- of the substance. When asking neighbors about Armstrong’s story, they said riage is still in effect legally. His bond is set at $1,500 and in Tennessee, bigamy Japanese men breaking into homes in their neighborhood didn’t sound right. is only a misdemeanor. Armstrong was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery on $50,000 Man Shoots Wife, Daughter, and Kills Family Bird bond. Records show this was not the first time Armstrong had been arrested St. Louis, MO- Police say 25-year-old Antonio Green shot his and in 2005, he was charged for making a false report of a crime. wife and 3-year-old daughter in the head with a starter pistol, Man Steals From Cemetery and Gives to People as Gifts which shot blanks. He was also said to have doused them with Registered sex offender Jimmy Ray Goodall, 59, was reported lighter fluid. The girl was also said to have been hung by her neck with a leash. Police were called after the gunshots were heard and Green surren- to have stolen items that were placed on grave sites and giving dered after a standoff. He threw the gun out the door and came out with the baby them as gifts to neighbors. He took them from graves of all in his arms. Police also found the family pet bird dead and mutilated. Jones’ wife kinds of people, including kids and war veterans. An employee and daughter were taken to the hospital and his wife was treated and released, gave police Goodall’s license plate number and they went to his home. while the baby had to remain in the hospital for observation. Jones was arrested Goodall was arrested on malicious acts at a cemetery, possession of stolen and faces multiple charges including kidnapping, assault, armed criminal action, property and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.He and animal abuse. He is being held on a $1 million bond. is reported to have stolen $3,000 worth of items from the grave sites. MARCH 03, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

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Armed Robbery Suspect

Police responded to a robbery of an individual at an ATM. According to the victim a black male, approximately 30 years old, wearing a blue jacket and holding a silver handgun approached her dri- ver's door from behind and stated, "give me your money." The victim stated that she did not have any money and sped away from the scene.

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