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Justice Dept. to Probe Chicago Volume 29 No. 5 Jacksonville, Florida December 10-16, 2015 Police, No Charges in 2nd Shooting CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer will not be charged in the shoot- Are African Americans Being Recruited by ISIS? ing of a 25-year-old black man who authorities said was armed with a gun as he ran away from officers, prosecutors announced the same day by Sam Smith, CP America in two", while their #ISISHERO. all agreed that they feel as though the U.S. Justice Department opened an investigation into patterns of Considering the social conflict spokesman Abu Mosa promised to An organization that tracks online the Michael Brown shooting is a racial disparity in the use of force by Chicago police. between cops and protesters in raise the flag of Allah over the terrorist activity said that most of clear example of how the American The investigation, announced by U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Ferguson, Missouri, the terrorist White House. those tweets and post on social sites government treats black people as comes nearly two weeks after the release of a video showing a white group commonly known as the In the aftermath of the clash are targeted directly toward black second-class citizens. Some mem- Chicago police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between militant police forces and Americans. bers feel as though African- The federal investigation, which is separate from an existing federal (ISIS) is using the strategic moment protesters in the St. Louis suburb, "I thought u guys back in Americans, muslim or not, would investigation into last year's shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan in American history to recruit the Washington Post reports that Ferguson were supposed to be Free be open to join the Islamic move- McDonald, also will review how the department disciplines officers and African-Americans to join the many ISIS members see the & that u had equal rights. I'd really ment because the Islamic principles handles misconduct accusations. Justice Department officials say they Islamic State's jihadist movement. Michael Brown shooting and con- like to know what changed? Justice don't allow for discrimination based use such patterns-and-practices investigations to identify systemic fail- Those fighting alongside ISIS, a frontation between black citizens and Equality is under the Shari'ah on race, although they do promote ings in troubled police departments and to improve trust between police globally growing terrorist group in and government forces as confirma- law. You'll never get it under sexism. and the communities they serve. which U.S. Secretary of Defense tion that the terrorist group's ideas Democracy," a tweet posted from a Co-founder of the banned al- The civil rights probe follows recent ones in Baltimore and Ferguson, Chuck Hagel said was "as sophisti- of oppression and racism in now-deleted Twitter account that Muhajiroun terrorist group Anjem Missouri, and comes as the police department and Mayor Rahm cated and well-funded as any terror- America are completely accurate. belonged to someone who claimed Choudary in an interview with the Emanuel are under intense scrutiny over their handling of the October ist we have ever seen", have made In attempts to reach out to the black to be a jihadist from the United Washington Post, echoed that. 2014 death of McDonald. Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with no secret that they have vowed to community, supporters of ISIS have States named Mujahid Miski, read. "I think blacks in the U.S. will first-degree murder Nov. 24, more than a year after the killing and just bring turmoil to America. ISIS started the social network hashtag Jihadists that were interviewed look more towards Islam," hours before the release of police dashboard camera footage showing members promised to "divide movement #FergusonUnderIS and by Post reporter Souad Mekhennet Continued on page 3 the officer shooting the teenager. New HIV Infections in Gay Black 100 Black Men Train Nations Best on Leadership

Men May Be Leveling Off The 100 Black Men of Sustaining a Firm NEW YORK - New HIV infections in gay black men may finally be America, Inc. (100 BMOA) held Foundation, and Creating leveling off, health officials reported. their 2015 Leadership Summit Development Models to Overall, new cases of HIV have been falling in the United States, while December 3-5, at the Hyatt Enhance Your Chapter’s the number has been growing in gay and bisexual black men. The AIDS Regency Hotel in downtown Sustainability. The sum- virus is far more common in that group. Jacksonville. The summit was mit also featured 100 But new figures show that the number of newly diagnosed cases in gay attended by more than120 chap- BMOA Delegate and bisexual black men hasn't moved up much since 2010 — less than ter presidents, delegates and Assembly to conduct the 1 percent. For younger men in that group — who have had alarming staff of the organization from business of the organiza- infection rates — new diagnoses dropped 2 percent. around the country. Serving as tion. The group accounts for about 10,000 of the 40,000 new HIV cases local host to the Leadership seeks to serve as a bea- diagnosed last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Summit, the 100 Black Men of con of leadership by uti- Prevention, which presented the new figures at a conference in Atlanta. Jacksonville hosted a lizing the diverse talents Government and private agencies have been working for decades to Chairman’s Reception at the of its members to create increase HIV testing and promote safe sex and prevention. But del Rio Law Offices of Holland & environments where our said a lot of credit should go to improvements in medical care. More and Knight. children are motivated to better treatment means more HIV infected people have lowered amounts The focus of the summit was achieve, and to empower of the virus in their blood, making them significantly less infectious, he to provide capacity building young men and women to said. support for chapter development become self-sufficient HIV diagnoses have been declining in many groups, including gay and and the mission of the 100 shareholders in the eco- bisexual white men, heterosexuals and people who inject drugs. New BMOA. Workshop topics nomic and social fabric of Pictured L-R : Chairman 100 BMOA Curley Dossman; President 100 Black cases in gay Hispanic men, however, have continued to rise. included Bolstering Mentoring America’s diverse com- Men of Jacksonville Charles Griggs; Florida State Senator Audrey Gibson with Last year, HIV was diagnosed in about 27,000 gay and bisexual men, and Education Programs for munities. President 100 BMOA Bryan Pauling during the 100 BMOA Leadership Summit 10,000 heterosexuals and 2,000 injection drug users. IMPACT, Keys to Building and Zimmerman Finally Suspended Deltas Commit to Enriching the Lives From Twitter for Posting Nude Pics Many have been waiting for this moment for a long time. George Zimmerman has been suspended from Twitter for slut shaming an ex- of Youth Through Business Etiquette girlfriend on his account. He has previously posted arguably offensive messages, most recently retweeting a photo of Trayvon Martin's dead body. We're surprised that distasteful act didn't get him suspended, since Zimmerman was on trial for second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 17-year-old teen. But the Twitter powers that be decided to kick him off his social media soap box after he posted pictures of a semi-naked woman, along with her contact information, and accused her of sleeping with a "dirty Muslim" on Wednesday. Zimmerman violated one of Twitter's community rules, which bans "revenge porn" from being posted. "You may not post intimate photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject's consent," their policy states. Ex-death Row Inmate Mumia to Get Hearing Over Medical Care SCRANTON, Pa. - Former death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal (moo-MEE'-ah AH'-boo jah-MAHL') has been granted a federal court hearing in Pennsylvania over the medical care he's received for hepatitis Pictured L to R: Shavondra Huggins, Karlton Mitchell, Shannan Holloway, Ingrid Bethel, Keisha Bird, Jamila Pope, Tashia Small, Hon. Pauline C and other health problems. Drake, Jossie McCloud, Erin Clanahan, Byron Simmons, Ephraim TBD, Paige Kelton, Frank Johnson, Robbie Sears, SSgt. Ricardo Scales, Mumia spent nearly 30 years on death Christina Stallings, Kimberly Brooks-Hall, Evelyn Scott, Jeff Couch and Mebraht "Mo" Gebre-Michael. Stephanie Moreland photo row in the 1981 slaying of a Philadelphia police officer before the sentence was overturned. The Jacksonville Alumnae skills awareness. Dressing for Success, Elevator visited career exhibits to engage The former Black Panther is now serving a life sentence at a state Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta The Business Etiquette and Speeches, Top 10 Interviewing Tips with professionals who practice in prison in Schuylkill County. Sorority, Incorporated, recently Professional Responsibility and Personality Assessment and fields the participants have Mumia's lawyers say he was denied proper medical care both in prison held two enriching business eti- Workshop was held at Eugene Career Mapping. expressed interest in. and during a hospital stay this year at Geisinger quette programs for their Delta Butler Middle School featuring The event was followed up with a Represented career fields includ- Medical Center. But they say the issues stem Academy, Delta GEMS Institute “Success Stations” facilitated by second session with participants ed medicine, engineering, legal and from a medical dispute and not any indiffer- and Delta EMBODI youth group Deltas who served as “Success dressed in business attire, where judicial, military, pharmacy, media ence toward Mumia's well-being. participants. The Kappa Guide Coaches.” Presentations included they had an opportunity to partici- and technology. The programming U.S. District Judge Robert Mariani has agreed Right and Omega Lamplighters the following: Unlocking Your pate in a networking reception and culminated with “All-Star” partici- to hear evidence and arguments on the matter youth groups also attended the pro- Potential: Keys to Effective discuss their career aspirations with pants showcasing professionalism, Dec. 18 in Scranton. grams, which were designed to Communication, Personal professionals. interpersonal communication, net- enhance professionalism and career Grooming and Business Attire: Following the Reception, they working and business attire. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 10-16, 2015 The 401K Divide Top 10 Ways to Prepare For Retirement The Sooner You Start Saving, the More Time Your Money Has to Grow Can You Afford to Retire? Financial security in retirement tions make it easy. Over time, com- IRA or your new employer's plan. doesn’t just happen. 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Islam only distin- guished people by whether they are TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida “Gap years can be transformative Muslim or not. The color of their State University is now offering experiences for young adults, help- skin does not play a role." incoming freshmen the option of ing them become better thinkers ISIS has seemingly had no prob- taking a “gap year” before begin- and citizens,” said Joe O’Shea, lem recruiting people from western ning their college careers. And, director of Undergraduate Research nations to fight in their cause. Florida State is even offering to and Academic Engagement at There are numerous people that help pay for it. Florida State. claim to be members of the Islamic Gap years, increasingly popular O’Shea, who is president of the State from Britain, France and among colleges and universities board of the American Gap Germany. throughout the United States, have Association, authored “Gap Year: The members of ISIS claim that been shown to enhance students’ How Delaying College Changes they are at "war with America" and personal, professional and educa- People in Ways the World Needs.” at "war with the West." So far, that Shown above (L-R) are Angela Spears, Shelonda Prince, Titilayo Kendrick, Katrina Skylark, tional growth, as well as improve “Gap years help students unlock doesn't seem to have come to Shanelle Bridgeman, Linda Garner, Joyce Blue, Shelia Smith, and Samantha Betton. their academic performance while their potential and take more fruition. Although Texas Governor Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 30 Years of Holiday Philanthropy in college. In fact, every Ivy advantage of their time in college,” Rick Perry said it is a "real possi- League university in the nation now O’Shea said. bility" that members of the terrorist Thirty years ago Joyce Blue and Jean Farmer hosted a Christmas Party for senior citizens as apart of their endorses the practice for interested One Florida State parent, who group could have snuck through membership process to join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Every year the members of the Gamma students. attributes her child’s college suc- the nation's southern border, it Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter continue this tradition by hosting a morning full of bingo, prizes, sweets, “In recent years we have seen an cess to taking a gap year after high would be easier to bring the war to and merriment at the Moncrief Community Center at 5317 Teeler Avenue. This year the party was held on increase in the number of students school, would certainly agree. America by starting from within. December 7, 2015. Items will benefit the underserved. who take a year off before starting “I have no doubt that the year college, so the notion of doing a spent in Brazil has provided my gap year is not new to Florida daughter with a confidence, a matu- Former Mayor Tapped for State,” said FSU Director of rity and a direction that she would Admissions Hege Ferguson. not have had otherwise,” said Georgetown University Fellowship Florida State, however, is only Nancy Montgomery, whose daugh- the second public university in the ter spent her gap year serving as a in the Clinton campaign and admin- nation to offer financial assistance Rotary Student Ambassador. istration and serving as mayor of to students taking a gap year. “I am certain that she returned Jacksonville for four years. “The university is committed to home with an even greater desire to "I'm excited for this opportunity educating all of its students to seize any and all opportunities FSU to share what I've learned about become active global citizens, and has to offer,” Montgomery said. leadership and governing, and also by offering a scholarship, we hope Accepted freshmen interested in to learn more about the issues driv- to provide access to those students taking a gap year can submit an ing some of our nation's brightest who might not otherwise be able to application online at http://admis- young minds on a career path participate in a gap year,” Ferguson sions.fsu.edu/freshman/gapyear/. toward public service.” said Brown. said. Applications should include the He’s expected to fully immerse Students who apply for FSU’s student’s proposed plans and learn- himself in study and campus work gap year option will automatically ing objectives for the gap year, as for several days each week in addi- Harriette and Harry Moore be considered for a scholarship of well as how the gap year will sup- tion to hosting regular office hours Moores to Receive Posthumous Doctorates up to $5,000 to support their expe- port their educational goals. and a discussion group for students rience. Incoming freshmen admitted for in the Georgetown Institute of Bethune-Cookman University Disney executive Bob Billingslea During a gap year, students either the fall or summer semesters Politics and Public Service. will recognize four change makers and Terry Prather, former executive undertake programs and experi- are eligible for FSU’s gap year The program’s fellows will be with the university's highest honor, at SeaWorld Orlando, ences that commonly include trav- option. Spring semester admits are Alvin Brown meeting frequently with student an honorary doctorate degree. Bethune-Cookman University's el, volunteering, internships or ineligible. Former Jacksonville Mayor strategy teams on various academic Posthumously, Harry and Harriette fall commencement ceremony is at other structured endeavors to com- The gap year deferment applica- Alvin Brown has accepted an and service projects. They are also Moore will be honored for their 10 a.m. on Saturday, December plement their FSU education. These tion period begins in December, appointment to be a fellow at expected to serve an ambassadorial impact on the nation, the State of 12th in the Mary McLeod Bethune projects are to be conducted and students will have until May 1 Georgetown University for the role for the university at events Florida and this immediate commu- Performing Arts Center. The uni- throughout the majority of the stu- to submit an application. spring 2016 semester. While he will hosted by the Institute. nity. Skip Pagan, the grandson of versity expects to confer more than dent’s deferment. still remain a Jacksonville resident, “During my time as mayor, I felt the Moores, will be accepting the 220 degrees. he will be out of town for the spring blessed with the responsibility to degrees for his family. working with public policy stu- touch people's lives and create Harry and Harriette Moore, civil dents. meaningful partnerships to do pub- rights martyrs, were killed on their His primary responsibility will be lic good. If there is one point I hope 25th anniversary in their home. The connecting with the students on students come away with, it's that Moores were both educators in campus to help advise on studies public service is a highly noble Brevard County, but were fired and give real-world guidance about endeavor built upon vision, team- because of their heavy involvement a life in public service. Something work, perseverance and gratitude," with social injustice and civil he knows alot about after working he shared. rights. Harry Moore was an extremely active social action Mia L. Jones Elected as advocate and launched the Brevard County Chapter of the NAACP. He spent many of his years with the Duval Delegation Chair NAACP and addressed lynchings Democratic Leader pro tempore Mia L. Jones and police brutality in Florida. has been elected to serve as the Duval Delegation While there were no convictions in Chair for the 2016 legislative session. Jones previ- the murder of the Moores, their ously served as vice chair and is entering her final case was reopened for investigation legislative session before stepping down because in 2006. Currently the Moore's of term limits. home is a Florida Heritage DECEMBERECEM 7 "I am honored to have been elected to serve as Landmark. There is also a memori- the Duval Delegation Chair. Shirley Chisholm al park and interpretive center once said, Service is the rent you pay for room on named in their honor. In addition, this earth. We have a lot of work to do in the areas the Brevard County Justice Center of Mental Health, Education and Indigent Care. I bears their names. The Moores Jones look forward to a successful legislative session were both graduates of Bethune- representing the citizens of Florida. Cookman College and had two The One of her first tasks was listening to three hours of testimony this week daughters, Annie and Juanita, who from people representing government agencies, non-profits and advocacy also received their degrees from new groups. More than 60 speakers spelled out their legislative priorities and Bethune-Cookman College. funding requests ahead of the 2016 session that begins in January. Other honorees include Walt serv cust stop totr VITAS Brings Hospice Home. Corr Everyone feels better at home. 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Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Rep. Reggie Fullwood

Let the war mongering begin. With the recent terrorist attacks in More Guns and Discrimination Paris, and now San Bernardino, CA, Homeland Security and the nation as a whole is on high alert. Isn’t the Answer to Terrorism And rightly so, but there is a thin for patience and persistence in about Muslim terrorist, but over myth from the NRA and gun lovers line between being cautious and fighting Islamic terrorist groups. the past few years we have seen a that “Guns don’t kill people – peo- being overzealous. Quick disclaimer: We are not rise in domestic terrorist as well. ple kill people,” is absurd. Some want to immediately build fighting “Islam or Muslims” as a Think about all the recent acts of According federal crime data, that proverbial wall around the whole. We are fighting against rad- terrorism – from shooting up The states with the highest gun country and others want to stomp ical hateful groups that practice movie theaters and elementary ownership rates have a gun murder all over the constitution and start Islam. I think that it’s important to schools to the Charleston, SC rate 114 percent higher than those detaining Muslims just because of By Harry Alford make that statement because idiots church murders and even the with the lowest gun ownership their religion. like Donald Trump are preaching Planned Parenthood attacks – rates. Studies also show that gun Protecting our fundamental that we stop or target all Muslims assault weapons were involved. death rates tend to be higher in What Happened to rights as American citizens and as entering the U.S. And I can’t stress enough that states with higher rates of gun human beings has to take precedent Not only is it morally wrong, but domestic terrorism and is just as ownership. Gun death rates are over our fear and discomfort it’s down right unconstitutional big of a threat as foreign terrorists. generally lower in states with Black Business Loans? towards terrorism. “A community and goes against the one of the pri- I continue to be dumbfounded at restrictions such as assault- is democratic only when the hum- By Harry C. Alford mary reasons that this great coun- how the National Rifle Association weapons bans or safe-storage blest and weakest person can enjoy NNPA News Wire Columnist try was founded – religious free- (NRA) continues to win the battle requirements. the highest civil, economic, and During the 2000 Presidential Election, President George W. Bush made dom. We haven’t heard this type of over gun control. There’s also a notion that good social rights that the biggest and a written pledge to the National Black Chamber of Commerce® (NBCC). nonsense and open discrimination Disclaimer time: I agree and sup- guys with guns can stop the bad most powerful possess, said A. He claimed that he would focus on the doors leading to increasing capital since the Civil Rights Movement. port the fact that every American guys who are committing these Phillip Randolph. access for minority businesses. To our astonishment, he delivered on that A certain candidate for president citizen has a constitutional right to mass shootings. Hmmm… does I find it so interesting that so pledge while Candidate Al Gore refused to make such a pledge. That is calling for a “total and complete bare arms. But baring arms doesn’t anyone actually have evidence many conservatives have two out- pledge began eight years of positive growth in Small Business shutdown” of Muslims entering the mean that every day citizens proving this notion? Let me answer rageously flawed notions about ter- Administration (SBA) lending. United States, including immi- should have access to the same that for you – No! Good guys with rorism and guns. The above activity soon began to disappear for two reasons: The effects grants, tourists and even Muslims assault rifles that our military men guns might help a situation if prop- First notion – if more people of the subprime mortgage crisis and the lethargic activity coming out of the that are U.S. citizen, but maybe and women use. erly trained, but they could also have guns, the safer we are as a Obama SBA. President Obama figured the quick fix would be more and traveling abroad. Dude, really? Even if you are an avid out- make the situation worse. country. Ummmm…. OK! more regulation. In 2010, he signed the Dodd – Frank Amendment, which I won’t give Trump any more of doorsman – do you really need an Regardless of your political Second notion – the way to get piled “mountains” of paperwork and rules onto our banking institutions. my good Free Press ink, but what assault rifle and large capacity views on terrorism and guns, we all back at those darn radical Muslims The push back was major banks began refusing to underwrite small loans, is so scary about his jaded racist magazine to go hunting? should agree that rooting our ter- (i.e. ISIS or the flavor of the month inclusive of the guaranteed SBA loans. When President Bush stepped views is that many Americans feel I have never hunted so I am real- rorism requires some patience and Islamic extremist group) is to go to down the SBA was doing over 8 percent in loans to Black businesses. the same way. ly not a subject matter expert. persistence as the President said. war. I guess we should invade Today, under the Obama apathy and immense regulations, the SBA is But back to guns for a moment – However, seems like it would be Speaking of Presidents – John F. Syria or is it Pakistan or maybe doing less than 1.8 percent in lending to Black businesses. I know that I am mixing too impor- more sport to use a traditional rifle Kennedy once said, “The rights of Iran? Well, it really doesn’t matter It got worse than this, the SBA began attacking the NBCC for letting out tant but related issues, but I am versus shooting Bambie like 30 every man are diminished when the – let’s invade somebody! the news of the downward trend. They even claimed that I had no access doing it primarily because I do times with a machine gun. I am just rights of one man are threatened.” Last Sunday night the President to the percentages of loans, because no one tracks them. To my surprise, believe that the lack of control saying. Signing off from the ACLU went on prime time TV to say no – George Curry, who was editor of the National Newspaper Publishing makes it easier for terrorism in Here are some facts that just office, we need to do the opposite. Obama Association took their “bait” and began believing them over the NBCC. general. Sure Trump is talking can’t be voided. That overused Reggie Fullwood made a strong case in his speech Finally, after a White investigative reporter from the Wall Street Journal confirmed my allegations, George came around. According to the Valley Economic Development Center, “SBA loans to African-Americans declined 47 percent between 2009 and 2013, even as The Global Genius of Pres. Obama overall SBA loan volume rose roughly 25 percent during the same period.” By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Those are fair questions. But we Colleges and Universities is because if we do not lift him up, Doesn’t this paint the picture? NNPA News Wire Columnist should not forget about the cata- (HBCUs) and redirecting millions nobody else will. If we do not lift The subprime mortgage crisis devastated the net worth of Black fami- When you are considered by strophic aftermath of the ill- of U.S. government advertising ourselves up, no one else will do lies. That net worth was based on equity in our homes. he homes have dis- millions of people across the advised and counterproductive dollars back to African American- it for us. appeared in many of our communities and with it went the equity, which nation and throughout the world war that President George W. owned newspapers, media com- In case you did not see the made new entrepreneurs bankable. The biggest players in the mortgage community to be the “Leader of Bush initiated by unjustly invad- panies and other businesses to recent press conference that business were Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These two government-spon- the Free World,” that is an awe- ing and occupying Iraq. The inter- make up for past non-equitable President Obama held in Paris, sored enterprises are now “owned” by the Obama Administration as he vir- some and serious international national dangers and threats of allocations of funds should now France during the International tually “seized” them as they approach bankruptcy. Will they bounce back? responsibility. Do you remember terrorism increase exponentially be a top priority. Ending the dis- Summit on Climate Change in the That is doubtful as right now the Obama Administration is trying to liqui- when President Obama was first as a direct result of the Bush- proportionate mass incarceration wake of the tragic terrorist attack date the two firms. We are fighting against this effort. elected eight years ago? There Chaney regime. African Americans and others in that city, I encourage you to go The above should be a hot topic during the presidential debates but so were numerous pundits who ques- The vast majority of all needs to be accelerated. online and view it in its entirety. far there has been no traction. We are going to bang the “drums” much tioned whether or not the first Americans are proud of the lead- Of course confronting poverty Why? Because at that critical harder for it to become a major political issue. Despite the lack of finan- African American to be President ership and success of President in our communities with econom- moment in Paris in front of other cial activity, African – American firms offer a direct path to job opportuni- of the United States had the forti- Obama even in the face of seven ic development and enhancing the world leaders, President Obama ties. Our restaurants, service providers, IT shops, construction companies, tude and intellectual capacity to straight years of partisan obstruc- education of our children contin- did not waiver. He rose to the etc. are the key to our growth and financial gain. The lifeblood for these provide leadership not only across tionism and political division in ues to be a priority. Black Lives occasion with poise, stamina, companies is upstart capital and that necessity is fading under the current the country, but also on the world- Washington, DC. In particular, Matter and we must continue to intellect, knowledge and tremen- Administration and it is paramount that the next Administration will wide geopolitical stage. most African Americans applaud protest police brutality and the dous strength of character, vision address it with a vengeance. This month as President Obama the outstanding leadership of failure of the justice system to be and integrity. There is one hidden blessing coming out of the Dodd – Frank prepares to enter his last year as President Obama. It is also true fair and just. In short, the global genius that Amendment. Under current banking law, commercial banks cannot record president, it is important to state that there are many in the African Sometimes, when we only see Obama boldly displayed in Paris the demographics of their lending (except SBA loans). This is called for the record that I believe histo- American community who feel the glass of life and society as gave millions of people through- Regulation B. Our implementers of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 thought ry will one day stipulate that that President Obama should be being half empty rather than out the world encouragement and this would help prohibit discrimination. If there is discrimination in lend- Barack H. Obama was in fact the doing more to help improve the being half full, our perspectives a reaffirmation to continue to ing what better way to detect it than tracking the numbers and volume? We most successful President of the overall quality of life of Black and aspirations will be con- work to make the world a better have been fighting for the expulsion of Regulation B for over twenty years. U.S. That is a fact in terms of America unapologetically. strained by the negatives and con- place today and for future genera- Thank God it is going away by way of the Dodd – Frank Amendment. It Obama’s leading the restoration I, however, take a broader view. tradictions of life. The resilience tions. Tough and hard questions has been taking years to happen but within the next three years, under a of the nation’s economy, reducing Yes, all of the various federal gov- and steady progress of Black were asked at the press confer- new Administration it is going to happen. Hopefully, our Congressional the deficit, increasing employ- ernment departments and agen- America are not ultimately in the ence. President Obama gave Black Caucus will focus on this opportunity and police the activity. ment, providing health care for cies directly under the supervision hands of our distractors or oppres- tough and clear answers to all of Two other things can help our plight also. First, lenders must target cer- the first time to millions of peo- of the Obama Administration sors. They are in our own hands. the questions in such a manner tain markets such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other markets ple, innovating the energy sector, should commit the next 12 We are blessed, not cursed, with that it should have made all of us that have a high amount of Black population and Black business opportu- leading the world toward environ- months to significantly increase the resilience of African people. proud and determined to keep nities. Second, we must recruit more EB-5 investors into our communities. mental and climate protection, the allocation of resources to ben- Our ancestors refused to permit pressing forward for freedom, jus- A holder of an EB-5 visa can migrate to this nation with special status pro- and challenging racism by irre- efit and empower African oppression to determine their tice and equality for all. viding he or she invests at least $500 thousand (soon to be $1million) into versibly shattering the myth of Americans, Latino Americans and future. We, therefore, will not per- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is an underserved community. Chinese, Saudis, Indians etc. are participating white supremacy. others who have been historically mit today’s oppression to deter- the President and CEO of the in this program in an exponential way. What a wonderful program to take There are some, however, who denied equity and access to assis- mine the sustainability of our National Newspaper Publishers advantage of! It is time for Black community developers and leaders to would ask what about the escalat- tance from the federal govern- future. The reason why I focused Association (NNPA) and can be pick up the pace in EB-5 activity for their neighborhoods. ing problems of terrorism and the ment. this piece first and foremost of the reached for advertisement sales The National Black Chamber of Commerce is dedicating 2016 to the devastating wars that still rage For example more funding for essence of the contemporary lead- and partnership proposals at emergence of more capital access for our business members. The plans particularly in the Middle East? all our Historically Black ership of President Barack Obama [email protected]. will start unfolding early next year. Stay tuned.

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Meachum L. Clarke and True Purpose to Present Christmas Cantata Are Prosperity Preachers Destroying the Church? In the spirit of love, joy and celebration, come experience the most pow- by N. Menzie, CP of anti-black racism in the United Post about slavery and segregated prophetically and being Jesus' hands erful holiday extravaganza of Meachum L. Clarke and True Purpose for the A new documentary has taken a States," explains Dr. Anthony Pinn, churches, compared the traditional and feet, are "Pastor" and "Bishop" 2015 Christmas Cantata: The Gift as they lead the entire Jacksonville com- critical look at the evolution of the professor of Religious Studies at Black Church's place among more focused on tickling ears and munity in a celebration of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Filled with historical Black Church in America Rice University, in Black Church African Americans to the role of the collecting tithes? some of the most amazing dancers, greatest singers and incredible actors, and puts megachurch pastors under Inc. synagogue among ancient Jews: According to Black Church Inc., this production will definitely leave you breathless. Invite your family, a harsh spotlight, especially those Pinn, an atheist and expert in "The church was the one place produced by Moguldom Studios, friends and co-workers to come and be part of the experience, Sunday, who are treated like superstars and African American religion, is just where African Americans could be that may very well be the case, if December 20th at 7 p.m. at the Florida Theater, 128 East Forsyth Street. For amass wealth from preaching a one of several voices in Black human, could be leaders, could have you take the documentary's 48- more details visit www.floridatheatre.com. Gospel they might not necessarily Church Inc. that help lay out the his- community, could have solidarity. minute line 'em up and shoot 'em adhere to. torical, cultural and social signifi- So the church, in some respects, is down presentation at face value. The institution of the church is at cance of the age-old institution for more like the synagogue was for the The stated end-goal of the expose Greater Payne AME’s Share and Seed the heart and soul of black America, viewers. Other commentators ancient Jews. It's a place of commu- is to inspire "a conversation that will for whom the church has been, include activists and New York City nity, it's a place of empowerment." enact lasting change in our churches Academy Presents “Hope 4 Christmas” among many things, an escape, a pastors the Rev. Herbert Daughtry But what has happened to the rev- from the inside out." Yet, despite the The Share and Seed Academy for the Performing Arts presents its annual means of upward mobility and a cel- and the Rev. Taharka Robinson, T.J., olutionary and rebellious Black expert perspective provided by holiday musical “Hope 4 Christmas”. Hope is about to walk into the life of ebratory community where its lead- founder of the watchdog website Church that emerged more than 200 commentators, Black Church Inc. a group of little girls who have nothing to live for. What they are about to ers are respected and members' Church Folk Revolution, CNN reli- years ago amid slavery? Instead of relies heavily on generalizations and experience will change their life forever. Be a witness, come watch as their humanity affirmed. gion writer John Blake and Ole being tended and fed by self-sacri- innuendo in its presentation. story unfolds on stage while you dine on Cornish hens, cornbread dressing "Black churches are different for a Anthony of the Trinity Foundation, ficing and community-catalyzing The biggest area of corruption with savory gravy, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, sweet Hawaiian variety of reasons. One, is the need among others. ministers, are congregants being emerges in apparent abuses of the rolls, peach cobbler and iced tea, Saturday, December 19th, 6:30 dinner, 8 to address the social, political, the One church historian, in a sepa- plundered by wolves in sheep's collecting of tithes - Read the com- p.m. show. Greater Payne AME Church Reverend is under the direction of cultural and economic ramifications rate discussion with The Christian clothing? Instead of preaching plete story at jaxfreepress.com Toby Johnson and is located at 1230 Claudia Spencer Street. For tickets and more info contact Greater Payne at (904) 355-6015. Wayman Follows Through on Playground for Eureka Gardens

New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Presents Pastor Mark L. Griffin and Wayman Ministries is continuing on “Fire in the Whole” Revival his pledge to improve the lives of New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 6132 Flicker Avenue, residents at Eureka Gardens. The A.R. Kelly, Pastor, will present “Fire in the Whole” Revival” December 11- Wayman Community Development 13, 2015. On Friday on December 11.at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Corporation will hold a dedication Keva Hampton, on Saturday at 6 p.m. Prophet Demetric Iverson will be and ribbon cutting ceremony for the featured. The revival will close out on Sunday with Pastor Derrick Mercer. playground project at the Westside For more information call (904) 766-8993. apartment complex this week. “Residents at Eureka Gardens El-Beth-El Christmas Give Away have dealt with mold in their apart- ments, plumbing issues, gas leaks, The El-Beth-El Development Center Christmas program is scheduled for inadequate ventilation and more. Sunday, December 20, at 11a.m. for the youth and community of We want this playground to be a Jacksonville. The speaker is El-Beth-El Development Center Bishop Dr. safe haven for our kids where they Lorenzo Hall Sr. Last year El-Beth-El Development Center helped over can play and just be kids.” said Rev. 1,500 hundred youth receive toys, clothes, food, books and gift cards. The Griffin. Jacksonville community is invited help show the youth of Jacksonville The compassionate pastor saw the some love! For additional info call (904) 710-1586. need this past September and asked the community to step in and raise NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. $75,000 to help build the play- Information must be received in the Free Press offices no ground. later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. The Wayman Community Information received prior to the event date will be print- Development Corporation raised more than $95,000. The Law Firm Final touches are being placed on the playground before its official ribbon cutting ed on a space available basis until the date. Fax e-mail to of Pajcic and Pajcic gave $50,000 Dealers Association donated Temple and the Jacksonville com- to ensure the project is a reality for 765-8611 or e-mail to [email protected]. and the Jacksonville Automotive $20,000. Members of Wayman munity raised the rest of the money kids. Pastors on Principles for Making, and Following, New Year’s Resolutions By THE CHRISTIAN POST “Based on this, the Christian life is stumble. resolutions date back to the time of Whitman Toland, senior minister Christians to start the new year, Many Americans have made New full of 'resolutions,' times that we New Year's resolutions are neither the ancient Babylonians over 3,000 of C3 Church Greensboro in North regardless of their specific resolu- Year's resolutions that are kept no resolve to do or not to do something, inherently good nor bad, he also years ago, but the Bible does not Carolina, agrees that divine help and tions? Toland says it is by remem- longer than a few weeks. But how all the way back to the initial deci- stated, although the motivation speak in favor of or against them. the right motivation are needed for bering Jesus Christ's command in can Christians make, and keep, spir- sion of trusting Jesus as Savior and behind each resolution is important. The article also says Christians Christians to be able to keep their Matthew 6:33 to “seek first his itual New Year's resolutions for Lord of our lives.” An article on GotQuestions.org, a should pray for guidance when resolutions. kingdom.” 2012? PJ Lewis, North Campus pas- Lewis says Christians should ministry dedicated to providing bib- deciding which resolution to pursue, “Again, most personal oaths focus “Instead of setting goals for this tor for The Well Community Church make sure their resolutions are bib- lical answers to spiritual questions, and they should not forget that spir- on our keeping the end the bargain, year, let’s ask God, 'Father, what is in Fresno, Calif., says Christians lical and glorifying to God. They says setting resolutions with the itual health is more important than without regarding God's grace that on your heart for me, my family, my should be making resolutions every should be accomplished by faith, he proper motivation is key. The “why” physical. is extended toward us to draw from. employment this year?" advised day, not just on Dec. 31. says, and not by each person's own and “how” of setting resolutions – “For physical training is of some It is my belief that we are called to Toland. “I have found God's “I looked up the word 'resolution' strength. He also says people should by making changes through the value,” 1 Timothy 4:8 says, “but walk out this life 'with God,' not response to me quite amazing every and it was defined as 'a firm deci- not set resolutions that go against strength Christ provides – are as godliness has value for all things, slipping into doing things 'for time I ask... He more often than not sion to do or not to do something,’” their conscience, tear someone else important as the “what.” holding promise for both the present God,’” he said. says, 'Thank you for asking, here's he told The Christian Post via email. down or cause someone else to The article claims that New Year's life and the life to come.” So what is the best way for what I have in mind...'”

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The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org December 10-16, 2015 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 7 Foods You Never Want to Eat Ask Dyrinda

There will always be those fattening foods that are easy to make, easy to get, and easy to crave. You hair and skin tips for todays woman of color think "OK, I know this is bad but it can't be that bad!" Think again. Here are the top seven foods you 12 Must Do Hair Tips should never ever feed your family or yourself! 1. Doughnuts customers how much trans fats puffed, dyed and Just in Time for Christmas It's hard to resist KFC's food contains. sweetened. In light of the holidays…I decid- On the seventh day of Christmas the smell of a Foods cooked in highly heated Most kids' cere- ed to do something special. my true love gave to me: A trim. Krispy Kreme oils (most notably partially hydro- als are so highly You’ve heard the Carroll the That’s right less can create more. doughnut, which genated oil) have been known to processed they no Twelve Days of Christmas, well Trimming those split ends can is why I never cause cancer, weight gain and other longer look like here are Dyrinda’s must have 12 help your hair grow. Most people step foot in the serious health risks if ingested reg- the grains they hair care tips. Enjoy. can get away with trimming store. Doughnuts are fried chock- ularly. One Extra Crispy Chicken were originally On the Twelfth day of about a half inch to an inch every full of sugar and white flour and Breast from KFC has around 420 made from. A Christmas my true love gave to four to six months. If you are loads of trans fat. calories and eight grams of saturat- healthy alternative me: Moisturizer. It is so impor- using a lot of heat on your hair According to Krispy Kreme’s ed fat. So unless you want to super is oatmeal. University of Hawaii found that tant to keep hair of African ances- you may have to trim more often. Web site, an average 3.5 oz. sugar size yourself, it's best to make a Although, if you are buying pre- sodium nitrite can act as "a precur- try moisturized. I can’t stress that On the sixth day of Christmas doughnut weighs in with about 400 clean break with fried foods. packaged oatmeal make sure to sor to highly carcinogenic enough. It can help prevent my true love gave to me: Good calories and contains few other check the label and see how much nitrosamines -- potent cancer-caus- breakage and give you a nice hair care appliances…or shall I nutrients besides fat. These sugary sugar it contains, you might be sur- ing chemicals that accelerate the healthy sheen to your hair. There say appliances that are at the right treats may satisfy your craving but prised. formation and growth of cancer are plenty of oils and creams on setting. Again be careful, exces- it won't satisfy your hunger as most cells throughout the body." So elim- the market so pick the best one sive heat is not good for your hair, of the calories come from fat. inate these meats from your diet for your hair type. it can also lead to split ends and "Eating a lot of refined sugar con- before they eliminate you! On the eleventh day of Christmas breakage. tributes to blood sugar 'swings' or 7. Canned Soup. Sometimes my true love gave to me: A On the fifth day of Christmas my extreme fluctuations," says nutri- regarded as a healthy food, soups healthy scalp. You don’t have to true love gave to me: A good con- tionist Susan Burke. can be very deceiving. You must suffer through embarrassing dan- ditioner. A few of my favorites 4. Packaged Lunches. Sure they stay on your guard because many druff. I suggest lightly scratching are Design Essentials, Affirm, are convenient and easy, but boy are canned soups have high levels of your scalp to pull up the dandruff. Mazini or Straight Request. they unhealthy! These kid-market- trans fats, sodium and artificial Then apply natural oils such as ed lunches are loaded with saturat- preservatives such as MSG. Just one tea tree and rosemary directly On the fourth day of Christmas ed fat and sodium. They usually serving (which is roughly one cup) onto your scalp. Let that sit for a my true love gave to me: A relax- contain highly processed meats and "A little sugar isn't a problem but can have almost 1,000 milligrams few minutes then rinse with your er. Again you need to seek profes- cheeses, white flour crackers and when the first ingredient on the box of salt. Also, steer clear of soups favorite dandruff shampoo. If sional help on this one. The last sugary treats. Lunchables get two- is sugar, then watch out," she said. that are cream-based, they can be your problem persists you can thing you want is for your hair to 2. Cheeseburger with fries. The thirds of their calories from fat and "There is no fruit in Froot Loops. high in calories and fat. contact a professional such as me be over processed. age-old classic may be delicious but sugar. And they provide lopsided But the unsweetened original It is important to read food labels for a dandruff treatment. On the third day of Christmas think twice before sinking your nutrition since they contain no Cheerios or Rice Krispies are fine, from back to front. Ignore the On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Clean teeth into that Big Mac. The satu- fruits or vegetables. and you can sweeten them naturally health claims, and instead focus on my true love gave to me: A nice healthy hair. You can’t go wrong rated fat found in cheese burgers "They insidiously promote obesi- with blueberries and strawberries." the ingredients and serving size. safe color treatment. You should shampooing at least once every has been linked to heart attacks, ty by making kids think that lunch 6. Processed Meats. What falls Watch out for hydrogenated fat only allow a professional stylist other week. strokes and some types of cancer. normally comes in a cellophane- under the category of processed (trans fat) and sodium. If you're to apply your hair color. Coloring On the second day of Christmas "In fact, fast-food portions are wrapped box," Susan says. "Parents meats? Hot dogs, sausage, jerky, buying bread to go with you soup, can cause over processing, and my true love gave to me: A silk or gargantuan, almost double the calo- are promoting their children's obe- bacon, certain lunch meats and the first ingredient should be whole other damage such as split ends. satin pillow case. Cotton dries ries per meal compared to 20 years sity by buying these items. They're meats used in canned soup prod- grain -- either whole wheat, rye or Worst case scenario, you could your hair out. A silk or satin head ago," Susan says. "Twenty years expensive, too. Pack a sandwich ucts. Almost all processed meats other grain. If it just says 'wheat suffer from hair loss or an allergic scarf or pillow case will help pre- ago the average fast-food cheese- and save dollars and health." have sodium nitrite added as a pre- bread,' that doesn't mean whole reaction to the chemicals in the serve your style and not rob your burger had about 300 calories. 5. Sugary Cereal. Not all cereals servative. wheat. product. So please be careful. hair of its natural oils. Today's BK Whopper with cheese are created equally. And A recent study conducted at the On the ninth day of Christmas On the first day of Christmas my has 720. To burn the excess 420 while your kids my true love gave to me: A pro- true love gave to me: A wide calories, you'd have to run for 40 might beg for the Appeal For Your Excess Clothes fessional stylist. Come see me! tooth comb. That’s right. I stay minutes. For example, in 1985 a latest cookie or Need a reason just re-visit days away from brushes…they’re not The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee Inc., a non-profit medium French fry had 240 calo- marshmallow 10-12. good for our hair. organization is now in the process of gathering clothes for it's next ries, 2.4 ounces. Today's 'medium' chocolate sur- On the eighth day of Christmas The melody of my little ditty “Clothes Give-A-Way”. .If you are in the process of cleaning out is 6.9 ounces and 610 calories. prise cereals, it my true love gave to me: A good may be a bit off but I promise its your closets for winter, or have clothes , shoes, jackets etc. you have "This fast-food meal of cheese- is a safe bet they weave. Refer back to day nine; a good advice outgrown and want to get rid of , we will make them a part of our burger and fries has way too many are about as weave or hair extension if not Happy Holidays from next scheduled Clothes Give-A-Way.We will also come pick up your calories and fat grams, not to men- healthy as a dessert. done correctly can do a great deal DS Spa & Salon. gift of clothes.Contact us at 240-9133 for more information. tion grams of saturated fat, trans fat Keywords to look out for are of damage to your hair. And I’ve If you would like Dyrinda to and cholesterol and sodium." already explained in a previous answer your questions about Let's break down this meal. First, column the mess bonding glue hair, please send your questions take the white-flour bun (refined N O R T H F L O R I D A can cause. So if you want to to [email protected]. carbohydrates), then add some Wrongly Imprisoned for 27 change your look for the holidays DS Spa and Salon is located at processed cheese (saturated fat and OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL go for it, but make sure you have 9810 Baymeadows Rd Suite #2. trans fat, plus lots of additives and a professional do it for you. She can be reached at 645-9044. preservatives) and then top off with Years, ManASSOC willIATES ,get P.A .16.65M fried red meat (cholesterol and sat- urated fats). And let's not forget eral jury on found fered until 2009. It was then that he about the condiments such as the that two city was cleared based on DNA evi- QuickQuick HolidayHoliday HealthHealth TipsTips police officers dence and the real culprit was iden- always fattening mayonnaise. Complete Obstetrical - If you know you're going out for we get less sleep than we need and fabricated and tified. Because of the conduct of the 3. Fried Chicken and Chicken a dinner or to a cocktail party that some of us feel a slump in the late, withheld evidence officers and his wrongful imprison- Nuggets. With the night, have a good breakfast and a schedule your day so you are out & Gynecological inC thea rcase,e and ment, Gates was earlier awarded recent class-action simple bowl of soup or a salad for and running errands or shopping at city officials $1.4 million under a law that gives lawsuit between lunch – as long as you don't overeat this time – just 10 minutes of brisk Comprehensive Pregnancyagreed Care to a settle- $50K per year of imprisonment of The Center for in the evening you'll feel like you walking can give you up to two Science in the Board Certified - Laser Surgeryment last week as innocent people who waive their the jury was get- rights to sue the US government. can treat yourself a little. hours of increased energy. Public Family Planning - Vaginal Surgery - Don't skip meals; you'll be rav- - If you are lacking sleep depart- Interest ting ready to In response to the jury verdict, Osteoporosis - Menopausal Disorderdecide damages in Gates is quoted as saying, “It feels enous by dinner and ready to ment steer clear of high fat foods, (CSPI) and overeat. which make you feel sluggish. KFC, the the case. like the God of the King James The DistrictLaparoscopy of Columbia agreed - Menstrual Disorder - Drink a few glasses of water - Stay hydrated; even slight dehy- health risks According to court records, for- Bible is real, and he answered my Thursday to pay $16.65 million to a William L. Cody, M.D. before a cocktail party, you'll be full dration can lower blood volume, posed by mer homicide detectives Ronald S. prayers.” Gates, who lives in man who spent 27 years in prison B. Vereen Chithriki, M.D. and less likely to fill up on high which forces the heart to pump fried foods Taylor and Norman Brooks, both Knoxville, Tenn., added as he left for a rapeSt. and Vincent’smurder he didn’t Division IV calorie cocktail food – the trick to harder to keep blood circulating. are becoming now retired, fed information to an the courtroom, “Justice is on the commit. is to keep portions small Water (preferably) will help you more public. unreliable informant. The inform- way to being fulfilled. . . . It’s one of The1820 amount is aboutBarrs $617,000 Street,for Suite 521 - During this busy time of the year fight off fatigue The CSPI is ant claimed Gates confessed to him the happiest days of my life.” every year Donald Eugene Gates suing the food while in jail and that he was tied to spent in prison.Jacksonville, Gates was freed in FL 32204 chain for their use of DNA evidence. This led to a D.C. 2009 after DNA evidence cleared cooking oil containing Superior court finding Gates guilty him in the 1981 rape and murder of unhealthy trans fats. The lawsuit (904) 387-9577and he was sentenced to life in 21-year-old Georgetown University seeks to order KFC to use other prison. During this time, Gates student Catherine Schilling. A fed- types of cooking oils and to inform www.nfobgyn.commaintained his innocence and suf-

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What to do from social, volunteer, political and sports activities to self enrichment and the civic scene

Historic Springfield St. Marys, GA Fundraiser breakfast to support the Jax Chamber by Hilton, 1201 Riverplace for the Performing Arts Moran Jacksonville Tuskegee Alumni Boulevard. Enjoy entertainment by Theater, 300 Water St., Thursday, Holiday Home Tour Tour of Homes Club, December 12th, 8 -10 a.m. Partnership Luncheon The Elite Band and Comedian Terry January 28 at 7 p.m. For more than 29th annual Historic Springfield The St. Mary’s Christmas Tour of For more info call 635-0896. The 4th Quarter JAXUSA T Harris. For tickets and more info 50 years and throughout the years, Holiday Home Tour, showcasing Homes 10 tour stop takes place, Partnership Luncheon at the Hyatt contact CSM Retired Henry Sellers Patti’s name has become synony- homes to the Jacksonville commu- Saturday, December 12th, 5:30 - 9 Solid Waste Regency, 225 E. Coastline Dr., at (904) 945-3267. mous with grace, style, and class. nity to show off Jacksonville's old- p.m. The tour will feature four Wednesday, December 16, 11: 30 Collection Event For tickets and more info call (904) est neighborhood. Tour starts at 210 beautifully decorated private a.m. - 1:30 p.m. keynote Speaker is Superintendent Chat 633-6110. West 7th Street, December 11th- homes, three churches, an historic Jax Solid Waste Division is host- Kathleen Murphy, President, Chat with the Supe is an informal 12, 5 - 9 p.m. For tickets and more bed and breakfast, and a popular ing household hazardous waste Personal Investing, Fidelity MLK Parade Entry info visit www.springfieldtour.org. downtown shop. For tickets and (HHW) and electronic waste (e- Investments company. To RSVP or conversation with Superintendent more info contact Angela Wigger at waste) mobile collection events for more info contact Darby Carson Nikolai Vitti about any education Now is the time to enter your Nutcracker (912) 882-4000. throughout the city to address blight at 366-6600 x 7788. topic. Parents/guardians, teachers, group in the January 18, 2016 Dr. and poor neighborhood conditions, students, and all community mem- Martin L. King, Jr. Memorial Don’t miss the Community bers are welcome to attend and par- Foundation Inc. Jacksonville Nutcracker, December 11-12th at RAM Holidazzle 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Mental Health December 12, at Mandarin Park, ticipate, Wednesday, January 6th, Parade. This parade has become the the Florida Theater, 128 East Holidazzle! is part of Riverside Christmas Gala 9:30 a.m. Celebration Church, 9555 largest one in the city of Forsyth Street. The story focuses on Arts Market holiday shopping sea- 14780 Mandarin. For more info call 630-2489. 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Tracy Morgan Returns to TV 3.5 Minutes Places Jacksonville Murder on National Stage By Stacy M. Brown mer Neighborhood Watch Captain as Redd Foxx in Pryor Bio-Pic It was a death that dominated the George Zimmerman successfully Tracy Morgan's comeback headlines in Jacksonville and used after he killed unarmed continues, and his latest gig around the nation. African-American teenager is a role in Lee Daniels's Jordan Davis, the local Black Trayvon Martin. upcoming Richard Pryor teen, and a group of friends were After two years and two trials, biopic. The comedian, who sitting in their parked car at a Gate Dunn was convicted of murdering took a year-long hiatus from Station off Baymeadows Road Davis and is now serving life in Hollywood to focus on his playing rap music and, otherwise, prison without the possibility of recovery after a car crash, just minding their own business. parole. will play Red Foxx in the But Michael David Dunn, a 45- Patti Brigham, who chairs the film. “Mr. Foxx, I hope I do year-old White man, self made mil- League of Women Voters of you justice!" said Morgan in lionaire and software developer, Florida’s Gun Safety Committee, a statement. "It will be an didn’t appreciate the music and, said the film is an eye-opener. honor to portray an icon.” after a brief argument, returned to “It’s about a sort of infamous Mike Epps is on board to his own car where he grabbed a ‘Stand Your Ground’ case in play Pryor in project, with loaded handgun and fired 10 rounds Florida,” said Brigham. “Michael Kate Hudson playing his wife. Taraji P. Henson and Eddie Murphy will into the car occupied by Davis and Jordan Davis’ mother Lucia McBath speaks during a Dunn, middle-aged white man, also star as Pryor's parents. Oprah Winfrey, who has previously worked three others. rally against gun violence. (Gemma Purkiss/Dogwoof) Jordan Davis, African-American with Daniels in The Butler, will star as Pryor's grandmother who raised Only Davis was hit and the 17- premiered on HBO. then fleeing. teenager. It was a shooting in him. Morgan's return to show business is full-steam ahead. The actor year-old died of his injuries. Screenings have been held It details the exchange of angry Jacksonville at a gas station over and comedian has also signed on for a role in Ice Cube's upcoming Today, that incident has been around the country featuring dis- words on that night at a Gate Gas the volume of the music coming film, Fist Fight, and will launch a stand-up tour next year. turned into a documentary titled, cussions by Davis’ parents Lucia Station on Southside Boulevard from the young man’s car, Jordan “3½ Minutes, Ten Bullets” which McBath and Ron Davis. over the volume of the music com- Davis. And, Michael Dunn wound “When we started this journey, ing from the Dodge Durango in up firing 10 bullets at the car, which Shonda Rhimes Admits to “Killin Off” our aim was make sure that which Davis was seated. was filled with unarmed teenagers.” Jordan’s story was not going to be The documentary also includes Brigham told reporters in forgotten, that he would not become police interrogation footage, prison Jacksonville that the goal of the Characters, Rules With an Iron Fist a statistic in an increasingly violent phone recordings between Dunn film is to not only depict racial bias, world,” Marc Silver, the film’s and his fiancé, who was at the scene but to show what can occur when The TV boss admits she killed off was it? Don't even think about prior to Dempsey’s exit, Scandal guns are introduced in certain situa- a character for personal reasons. lying," Wilmore asked the show- axed Columbus Short’s character director, said in a statement. “We of the shooting, and interviews with are now certain that Jordan’s story Jordan’s friends. It also has footage tions. If you’re stupid enough to cross runner, who is behind many hit dra- amid allegations of domestic abuse “This film coincides with our Shonda Rhimes, you’re likely to get mas, including Grey’s Anatomy and and drug use. will reach the widest, most diverse from Dunn’s trial and scenes of audience possible.” Davis’ parents – all shot over 18 concern about guns on campus killed. At least that’s what will hap- Scandal. Eric Dane, Mark Sloane, Jeffrey because if you allow guns on cam- pen if you star on one of her hit "Yes, and I'm not naming Dean Morgan, Denny T.R. Knight Earlier this year, the film won the months beginning in summer 2013. U.S. Documentary Special Jury After fleeing the scene of the puses, then you’re setting up situa- shows. The TV boss admitted on names,” answered Rhimes. and Chyler Leigh have also been tions that Stand Your Ground – that The Nightly Show she has killed off killed off of Grey’s. Scandal saw Award for Social Impact at the 2015 crime, Dunn ultimately was appre- Sundance Film Festival. hended by Florida law enforcement defense could apply – or would be a character because she didn’t like Even though she won’t spill the the demise of Dylan Minnette’s used, not necessarily apply, but the actor who portrayed him or her. tea, it’s easy enough to speculate Jerry Grant Jr., and Grey’s spinoff, The documentary takes viewers and later attempted to use the shield into the altercation between Davis of Florida’s controversial “Stand where a ‘Stand Your Ground’ "Have you ever killed off a char- who she’s talking about. Patrick Private Practice, knocked off Chris defense could be claimed,” she acter because you didn't like the Dempsey was the latest actor whose Lowell’s William Parker. and Dunn that ended with Dunn fir- Your Ground” law to justify his ing 10 shots into Davis’ vehicle and actions as self-defense, which for- said. “So, we’re very concerned actor? And extra bonus points, who character was killed off Grey’s, and about that.” Black Man Sues NYPD After Spending Six Weeks in Jail For Wearing a Hoodie New York - A Black man who occurred. Owens, who was 20 at the backpack was taken from under her decipher, based on snippets of radio six weeks in jail and lost his job. New York native’s haunting spent six weeks on Rikers Island for time, entered the subway station feet at the station around 2:28 a.m. communications that he heard, was According to the complaint, “no moment much like a kidnapping, a crime he didn’t commit has filed a heading uptown from 34th street Owens had a Macy’s time clock that a young black male had recent- grand jury was ever assembled to The New York Daily News reports. lawsuit against the NYPD for jail- when he was approached by two receipt that supported his alibi, and ly committed a crime,” the suit hear the Complainant or arresting “It messed me up,” Owens, who ing him for fitting the vague police officers in a train car. did not have a backpack on him. He states. officers testify, and the case against now lives in Augusta, Ga., told the description of an African-American The officers allegedly “demand- says he even gave the officers his He was standing “surrounded by Mr. Owens was dismissed six Daily News. “I just hoped and man wearing a hoodie, Newsweek ed” to see his identification before supervisor’s phone number, but officers against the wall” when she weeks after the arrest when prose- prayed I wouldn’t get killed in reports. arresting him. They never told they ignored him. The woman identified him as the thief. cutors conceded they could not there, and I would be able to tell my David Owens says he was leaving Owens what he was being arrested insisted Owens was the culprit, as Owens was charged with grand prove the case.” story so other people wouldn’t have his stock clerk position at the NYC for until they walked up to a “hys- he fit her description–a young larceny in the fourth degree. A Owens says his life was then to go through what I did. flagship Macy’s store at 3 a.m. in terical and possibly intoxicated Black man wearing a hoodie. judge set bail at $3,500 and he changed forever. His lawyer, Owens is seeking punitive dam- October 2012 when the incident White woman” who claimed her Newsweek reports: “All he could couldn’t pay, so he spent the next Andrew L. Hoffman, described the ages.

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