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School to Swap Confederate Volume 30 No. 50 Jacksonville, Florida October 26 - November 1, 2017 Leader’s Name for Barack Obama’s A Mississippi school announced plans to change its name, which hon- The Dangerous Way the Trump ors Confederate President Jefferson Davis, to something that better reflects its student body. Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School in Administration Talks About Black Women Jackson will be renamed for President Barack Obama starting next year, By Heather Timmons extremists among Trump’s fan base. users claiming to be Trump fans now Parent Teacher Association President Janelle Jefferson told the Jackson (Quartz) The administration’s latest target is Myeshia claim. Public Schools Board of Trustees that the community voted in favor of Donald Trump is Johnson, the pregnant widow of an army ser- Frederica Wilson, the the name change. The student population of Jackson Public Schools is well known for geant killed in Niger this month. After sheap- African American congress- 98 percent black. insulting people who peared on Good Morning America this morning woman from Florida Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederate States of America criticize him. But (Oct. 23) to confirm earlier reports that the pres- who made the details during the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865. He was arrested in 1865, and African-American ident had seemed unsympathetic and forgotten of Trump’s phone the U.S. government charged him with treason. After being imprisoned women who challenge her husband’s name during a condolence call, call with Johnson for two years, he was released in 1867. Jacksonville also has a middle the president and his Trump quickly implied that she had been lying: public last week, school named in his honor. administration are both more The trolls have been unleashed: Joe Walsh, a has also faced the likely to be singled out pro-Trump former Illinois Congressman said ire of the adminis- Campaign for Children of Soldier for spite and likely to soon afterward that because Johnson had criti- tration. On Oct. face a wave of racially- cized the president, “we have a right to attack 19, White House Killed in Niger Now Over $714K tinged insults and her.” Johnson is an “opportunist” who is being chief of staff A GoFundMe campaign to pay for college expenses of the three chil- threats from the “paid to degrade her husband,” social media John Kelly- Continued on page 3 dren of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, one of four soldiers killed in Niger, has raised over $639,000 as of this weekend. Seasoned Legal Eagles Inspire College Johnson, a Florida native, was killed earlier this month when ISIS mil- and High School Students to Legal Careers itants ambushed U.S. soldiers and Nigerien troops that were on joint patrol. The family held a private funeral for the slain soldier on Saturday. The campaign was created on Oct. 16 and has a goal of $1 million. “Role Model Sgt. Johnson leaves behind two children, ages 2 and 6, along with his beloved wife and soulmate Mrs. Myeshia Johnson,” the GoFundMe campaign reads. “Mrs. Johnson is currently pregnant with their third child. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, is estab- lishing a Role Model Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Scholarship to benefit his children by providing money towards their college educa- tion.” About Two Dozen NFL Players

Protest During Sunday’s Anthems Pictured l-r are Sickle Cell advocates Eunice Rogers, Selena Webster- Days after the NFL declined to change its rule on the national anthem, Bass, Wanda Patterson, President Ben Green, Larry Rogers, Anest about two dozen players protested around the league last Sunday. McCarthy, Dr. C.B. McIntosh and walk coordinator Alpha Hay. 22 players were counted protesting during the anthems in some way before day games. Some took a knee, others sat on the bench, stayed in Annual Sickle Cell Walk Keeps Show l-r is EWC Professor Ekee Ehrlich, Judge Lester Bass, the tunnel or raised a fist. Trial Clerk India Ellison and Attorney Al Perkins. On Sept. 25, days after President Donald Trump said players should Disease’ Awareness Alive in Jax A local Duval County judge, attorney and trial clerk all participated in a be fired for protesting during the anthem, more than 200 players protest- mock trial with over 40 students from Edward Waters College and Ribault ed. On Sunday, the Seahawks and 49ers had the most protesters. Over 100 supporters dedicated to the only local voluntary chapter of High School. Edward Waters College Professor Ekee Ehrlich and her stu- the elimination of sickle cell dis- the national organization working dents drafted the script for the trial. During the actual trial, the students 1,110 Black Residents Buried in ease rallied together for the annual full-time to resolve issues sur- conducted themselves like seasoned attorneys and impressed the judges 5K Walk for a Cure for Sickle Cell. rounding sickle cell disease and and attorneys who witnessed the mock trial. The program’s goal is to Unmarked Graves Memorialized Walker’s warmed-up and trekked heighten community awareness of expose the students to the legal profession with insights as to how the the three-mile stint to the finish line prevention. In Gainesville, Georgia it is well known that a portion of the Alta Vista criminal justice system works, and the fundamentals of trial practice, in through downtown Jacksonville. The walk is usually held during addition to familiarizing them with the courtroom. Cemetery contained a section of unmarked graves bearing the remains Since 1971, the National Sickle September, National Sickle Cell of black residents. Cell Disease Association of Month, but had to be rescheduled Since its establishment in 1872 until the 1950s, 1,146 black bodies America (SCDAA) has served as due to north Florida’s hurricanes. were unceremoniously buried in the back of the cemetery. Last week, locals from the town of about 40,000 gathered to pay trib- ute to the residents who had for so many decades gone unrecognized unveiling a seven-foot, black granite obelisk and six benches placed in Fine Fabulous Females Achieving lieu of headstones to honor the interred. On the obelisk is written, “This memorial stands as our testament that these citizens are important to this Success Against Breast Cancer community and we embrace them as our own.” During the ceremony, small flags were placed on each gravesite to help the public see them from afar. The decision by officials to publicly recognize those buried in Gainesville's unmarked graves came in 2015, after the racially motivat- ed massacre of nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to the monuments, some friends, family and loved ones left everyday “markers” — like wooden crosses and rocks — on individual grave sites. Nivea Tries To Promote Skin Lightening In Africa Shown congratulating the graduate are Dr. Robert V. Lee III, Roszona Skincare brand Nivea has been slammed for an advert that shows a DeSue, Hospitality Management Training Program graduate Sabrina black woman using their products to lighten her skin. Samuels and Carolyn Campbell. The advert for Nivea's Natural Fairness shows the model's complex- ion changing as she applies the skin cream, boasting that it had made it Free Nursing and Hospitality Training 'visibly lighter'. Since its appearance in several African countries, Nivea has been Readies Participants for the Workforce slammed on social media and accused of racism, with some calling for LifePoint Career Institute gradu- program. LifePoint Career Institute a boycott. The TV advert and accompanying billboards have appeared ated 20 students from their has partnered with Goodwill across Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon and Senegal. Hospitality Management Training Temps, a training and staffing com- This comes on the back of a Dove advert which was accused of being and the Nursing Assistant Tutoring pany to assist the students in job racist because it showed a black woman taking of a skin coloured t-shirt Thousands of First Coast citizens joined forces in pink for the annual Programs. Both courses required placement. To participate, you to reveal a white woman. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in downtown Jacksonville. students to complete a 10 week cur- need only to be over the age of 18. The model in the clip later defended Dove, say- For seven straight years, the “Fine Fabulous Females Achieving Success “ riculum. Upon graduation, The next class will start Monday, ing it was being perceived as racist because it had team has walked to raise funds and awareness about breast cancer. Hospitality Management Training October 30 for both Hospitality been taken out of context and did not show the Standing (L-R) is Audrey Harley, Gayle Hardy, Alice Venson, Pamela graduates earn their American Management and Nursing Assistant whole advert which showed women of many skin Prier, Carolyn Newton, Madeline Scales-Taylor; kneeling Shemeka Wright Hotel and Lodging certification. Tutoring. For more information, colours changing into each other. and Anai Harley. The team is led by Mrs. Alice Venson who is dedicated Over 80% of the students have contact Debbie McClendon at to eradicating the disease. gained jobs from completing the www.freshministries.org Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 26 - November 1, 2017 Rental Properties Can Make Good Investments, but They Come with Risk Maybe your financial house is in Set yourself up for financial suc- order. Your debt is manageable or cess. What separates the successful paid off. You have an emergency and sorrow-filled landlords? Luck fund and now you're looking for certainly comes into play, but you ways to grow your wealth. Or, per- can also take steps to get started on haps you're planning ahead by learn- the right foot. ing about different investments Try to determine a property's capi- options. Have you considered be- talization rate, the estimated annual coming a landlord? return, before making an offer. To Rent prices tend to rise over time, calculate the capitalization rate, di- providing an inflation-protected in- vide the annual net income by the come into your retirement years. You property's purchase price. Kenneth Chenault also might be able to cash in big later Your net income will be your rental American Express CEO Kenneth if the unit's value increases. It doesn't income, which you can approximate always work out that way, though. based on rental prices for similar Chenault is Retiring After 16 Years Some landlords wind up with a properties, minus your costs, such as trashed property after evicting a ten- maintenance, upgrades, vacancies American Express CEO Kenneth well-heeled consumers and earned a ant or lose their savings in a natural and emergencies. You may need to Chenault is retiring his post after reputation for stellar customer serv- Those aren't the only risks you rental markets drop, you could be disaster. consult an accountant to understand more than three decades at the credit ice. However, it has struggled in re- could face when owning a rental. stuck losing money each month or In between the extremes of easy, how your new tax situation can affect card company. cent years amid increasing - Finding and keeping good ten- selling the property at a loss. hands-off income and total ruin are your costs. The board of directors has named competition. For instance, it lost a lu- ants. Landlords learn from experi- - The time or cost of managing a the everyday concerns, benefits and Cap rates tend to change depend- Stephen Squeri, 58, as the incoming crative partnership with Costco in ence that it's worth leaving their rental property. Becoming a land- risks that most landlords face. ing on the area and type of property. chief executive officer and chairman 2015, which had accepted only rental empty for a month or two lord is often far from a hands-off job. A few risks you could face as a But regardless of what's considered of the board. He has served as vice AmEx cards for a sixteen-year rather than pay for an eviction or ex- When the phone rings in the middle landlord. Investment property mort- "good" in your area, you can use this chairman since 2015 and previously stretch. It has also had a difficult time pensive repairs later. You can pay for of the night because the roof is leak- gages tend to be a little more difficult formula to compare different invest- ran the company's global corporate maintaining an edge in the rewards professional tenant screening reports ing, you'll need to figure out how to and costly to secure than primary res- ment opportunities. services group. He will take the helm category as other credit card issuers or credit reports and call applicants' solve the problem. You may be able idence mortgages. It can also be Bottom line: Many people focus on February 1, 2018. attempt to lure customers with in- references before offering a lease. to hire a property management com- harder to take cash out of investment on the positives of owning invest- Chenault, 66, first joined the com- creasingly enticing introductory - Covering your expenses. Be- pany to take on this work for you, but properties – either with a cash-out re- ment property. An extra income and pany in 1981 after graduating from bonuses and rewards. tween taxes, insurance, repairs, main- they often charge about 8 to 12 per- finance or a home equity line of potential to build equity with their Bowdoin College and Harvard Law “Billionaire Warren Buffett, who tenance and mortgage payments the cent of your rental income or a flat credit. In other words, you might not tenants' money seems too good to be School. He quickly climbed the ranks first invested in American Express in monthly and one-off costs can monthly fee. have access to the money during an true, and it just might be. If you're and was named president and chief 1964 and is now the company's quickly stack up. Some landlords Even with the risk involved, there emergency. going to be successful, you should operating officer in 1997. He has largest shareholder, voiced his sup- lose money because their rental in- are countless examples of successful Owning a rental property outright acknowledge the risks that come with held the top job since 2001 and is one port both for Chenault's leadership come doesn't cover their expenses, landlords. Many find the experience can be risky as well. Especially if the territory and plan accordingly. of the country's most prominent and the change in the corner office. but they won't be able to attract ten- so rewarding that they purchase ad- you're placing a significant amount African American business leaders. “Ken built on its storied history – not ants if they raise it. If the housing and ditional investment properties. of your savings in a single invest- He is also one of the best-paid exec- by abandoning traditional strengths, ment, the lack of diversification utives in the financial services indus- but by building on them and adding could put you in a precarious situa- try, taking home $22 million in 2016. new ones," he said in a statement. tion. Help Improve City’s Diversity by The company has long focused on Landlords Hate This App (But Renters Love It!) 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Shown are pitch judges Kemal Gasper (BB&T), Ken Justice (WJXT), Dania Frink (Johnson and Johnson) and Susan Appleton (Appleton Communications) grading the pitches for 2017 fall registrants. Southern Women’s Show Celebrates 30 years of Empowering Womens’, Mind, Body and Souls - Thousands of women from all walks of life gathered for the annual Southern Women’s Local Creators Have Opportunity to “Pitch” Show held over the weekend at the Prime Osborn Center. The real excitement began when you arrived at the con- vention center to peruse vendors selling creative and festive wares. To add to the celebration, anyone born in 1988 to Jax Chamber Version of Shark Tank was given complimentary admission to the show. Headlining the agenda was Friday’s Girls Night Out, Saturday’s Recently, JP Morgan Chase and Goodies Cafe. Fourteen non-profits In order to pitch, participants Mother Daughter Day and Sunday was Teachers Day, all teachers were admitted free. Shown in the photos (L- the JAX Chamber Foundation showcased their ideas with five must enroll in a version of JAX R) are Tondelayo Means and Krystal Goggins and Foureratou Seyni and Michael Khalid. developed a partnership to impact emerging as finalist to compete for Bridges. Carlton Robinson, the VP economic development in the New a $2500 prize. Through its JAX of Entrepreneurial Growth at the The Dangerous Way the Trump Town Success Zone. Key to the Bridges entrepreneurial training JAX Chamber remarked, “We are program’s success was the develop- program, the JAX Chamber grateful that the organization has ment of an infrastructure that sup- Foundation will host two future been trusted by JP Morgan Chase to Administration Talks About Black Women ports a wide range of entrepreneurs pitch contests and cash prizes for be stewards of their investment and (for-profit and not-for-profit). Two non-profits in 2018, upcoming paid ecstatic about the early foundation continued from front and the resources of the White Maxine Waters, a black congress- small businesses emerged as win- internship opportunities for Edward of building infrastructure for entre- called Wilson, 74, an “empty bar- House to target black women is par- woman from California, has been ners of the first pitch held at the Waters College business students in preneurs in the New Town Success rel.” He also accused her of having ticularly chilling because the conse- calling for Trump’s impeachment Beaver Street Enterprise Center: 2018, and a new JAX Bridges Zone.” taken credit for getting funding for quences include a barrage of threats since he took office, and has faced a Paul Stewart Photography and Deli cohort for the winter. an FBI building in Florida during a and abuse from Trump’s far-right host of threats as a result. She 2015 speech—a false accusation, as supporters. recently asked the House Financial video of Wilson’s speech shows. During the presidential campaign, Services Subcommittee how White House spokeswoman Sarah one of the underlings of Trump Congress should deal with the “the Seabon Dixon Celebrates 65th Birthday Sandersrepeated the “empty barrel” adviser Steven Bannon led a delib- KKK, the white nationalists, the Celebrating his 65th birthday phrase in a press conference; for- erate campaign of hate against extremists, the alt-right.” “If you with family and friends, school mer Sheriff David Clarke, a Leslie Jones, a black actor, that look at the YouTube, you see how administrator Seabon Dixon, III spokesman for a pro-Trump politi- drove her from Twitter. Since the much they want to kill me and oth- was all smiles for his Florida cal committee,called Wilson a “buf- White House criticized Wilson, her ers,” she said. Agriculture Mechanical University foon;” and Trump himself has office has been overwhelmed with Many white men who have criti- (FAMU) theme gathering. At least called her “wacky”three times on threatening phone calls and one cized Trump don’t get the same 60 guests showed up to commemo- Twitter. man in Illinois was visited by police backlash. The president has never rate a milestone fit for the newly Trump has used similar language after he said on Facebook he was tweeted about author Stephen King, social security recipient! Seabon about critics who are not black looking for “ten good men to help who has publicly called him every- was born and raised in women: He called New York Times carry out a lynching.” Pro-Trump thing from “an idiot” to a “fake Jacksonville, where he attended columnist Maureen Dowd “wacky,” discussion groups are mocking her, president.” Minnesota senator Al and graduated from Stanton High TV show host Mika Brzezinski and now Johnson. Franken regularly questions School class of 1970 and a 1975 “crazy” and “dumb as a rock,” and Other African American women Trump’s mental health, his fitness graduate of FAMU where he her co-host Joe Scarborough “psy- singled out by Trump include ESPN for office, and calls him a liar—but excelled on a football scholarship. cho.” He’s also called Chris anchor Jemele Hill. After she called Trump also has never responded on The birthday soirée embraced a Cuomo, the CNN anchor, a Trump a “white supremacist” on Twitter. bevy of catered Caribbean cuisine, “chained lunatic” and CNN’s Don Twitter, he said she was the reason Billionaire Tom Steyer recently a house DJ and bartender serving Lemon “the dumbest person in ESPN’s ratings were slipping. started a multi-million dollar ad up specialty cocktails! Dixon gath- broadcasting,” insulted a senator’s Sanders, from the White House campaign calling for Trump’s ered guests in the family room and height, and accused Jeff Bezos, the press room, said Hill should be impeachment. So far, Trump and beamed, “At the age of 65, I’m Shown l-r is his sister Roylene Coleman, friend Rebe Thornton, owner of the Washington Post, of fired,and Trump supporters took to the White House haven’t said a blessed and not stressed. I am liv- Seabon Dixon, III and sisters Shirley Atkins and Willie Mae Pannel. using the paper as a “tax shelter.” social media to harass her. (Hill was thing. ing my best life now,” he said. Ira Willis Photo Trump using his perch as president suspended for two weeks).

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Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood in Being Unreasonable Confederate Flag’s Symbolism is By Raynard Jackson Paraphrasing my buddy, British playwright George Bernard Shaw, “The reasonable man Clear – Monuments Not So Much adapts himself to the world, the unreasonable man adapts the world to him- self; therefore, all progress is dependent upon the unreasonable man.” “The past always looks better Sounds a bit ridicolous to me, for others it is simply a recognition heritage that flag supporters speak Jesus Christ was unreasonable enough to think that by challenging the than it was. It's only pleasant but some even go as far to say that of a historical figure in U.S. histo- of is deeply rooted in the hatred social and class norms of his day, he could draw all men unto God; Samuel because it isn't here,” once wrote the Civil War was solely about ry. and injustice of African Cornish and John B. Russwurm, the founding editors of the Freedom’s Peter Finley Dunne. state’s rights not slavery. Again, for most African Americans. Journal, were unreasonable enough to fight the vicious stereotypes about The issue of Confederate flags Ummm…. sure! Americans (and I should stress the Another example of this racist freed and enslaved Africans using the Black Press nearly 40 years before and monuments in public places is The opponents Confederate flag word “most”) and people not of Southern “heritage” that some the Civil War; Martin Luther King, Jr. was unreasonable enough to believe one that embodies the cultural and and monuments say that both rep- southern heritage the flag is a want to hold on to can be found in that, through non-violence, he could melt the hatred in mankind. racial gap that exists in this country resent a sign of the legacy of hatred reminder of decades of slavery, Confederate vice president Because of their unreasonableness, all four of the above-mentioned peo- today – especially in the South. and racism that was so openly racism and segregation. Alexander H. Stephens famous ple had a global impact on the world, with their effects still being felt to Those who fly the flag or wear it endorsed in the South. Over a cen- The “Rebel” flag is a reminder of Cornerstone speech in 1861 in this very day. on a hat or bumper sticker consid- tury after the flags creation, it the hundreds, if not thousands of Savannah, Georgia. In a similar manner, President Trump, Steve Bannon, Congressman Paul er themselves as simple proud remains at the center of a cultural blacks that were lynched, raped Stephens said: "Our new govern- Gosar (R-Ariz.), Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) and Congresswoman Southerners – I suppose. struggle between old and new, tra- and brutally murdered in the ment is founded upon exactly the Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), will have a similar impact, specifi- No surprise to anyone, but many dition and change, and heritage or South. It’s a symbol of hate, igno- opposite idea [in the U.S. cally on the Black community. feel that the Confederate flag and hate. rance and bigotry, which dominat- Constitution that all men are creat- Transformative change rarely comes from expected quarters. certain monuments dedicated to For me it’s very simple. The flag ed the landscape of the Southern ed equal]; its foundations are laid, Jesus Christ was a lowly carpenter; Cornish and Russwurm were upstart “Southern Heroes” being proudly sends a message that who ever flies states. Some feel that monuments its corner-stone rests upon the journalists; King was a wanna be preacher plucked out of obscurity. Yet, displayed in public places are very it or places a bumper sticker on to Civil War heroes represent the great truth, that the Negro is not their lives are still relevant to our world long after their deaths. offensive. Both sides of this issue their vehicle is proud of its heritage same symbolism. equal to the white man; that slav- Trump’s presidential campaign was all about transformative change and are very passionate. and proud of what it represents – I often times wonder if those ery -subordination to the superior totally upending the status quo and the establishment, globally. The difference is that one side is years of racism, lynching, segrega- who glorify the Confederate flag race - is his natural and normal Trump shifted the conversation about the Black vote from, “Will he get celebrating a heritage of hate, big- tion and those who feel that they have ever read the Confederate condition." any Black votes?” to “How many Black votes will he get?” This type of otry and vicious racism and the are a part of a superior race. constitution, which says, "The citi- Need I say more? paradigm shift is a marketer’s dream. other side recognizes the great his- The monuments are a different zens of each state shall be entitled The Confederate Flag should not Trump’s recently departed senior adviser, Steve Bannon, is likewise tory of American diversity, pride story though. I am not convinced to all the privileges and immunities be featured on any official govern- transforming the Republican conversation about engagement with the and resilience. One side is stuck that all monuments of Civil War of citizens in the several states, and ment or public buildings, seals or Black community from “Why bother?” to “Let’s work together on com- glorifying the past and the other era historical figures are necessari- shall have the right of transit and property. That’s not debatable. mon goals.” side is looking towards a better ly bad or represent hatred and sojourn in any state of this Monuments of some Southern A few weeks ago, I took about twenty, very successful Black and America in the future. racism. Confederacy, with their slaves and leaders, however are worth a real Hispanic entrepreneurs, some of them hard-left Democrats, to meet with There is a reason that Barack Follow my line of thought for a other property; and the right of conversation about each person’s Bannon, and without exception, they all expressed their willingness to join Obama did not win one moment. Several Southern cities property in said slaves shall not be contribution to “American” history forces with Bannon to focus on creating a more conducive economic envi- “Traditional Southern” state. Sure have monuments of General thereby impaired." – not just their Civil War records. ronment for the small and minority business community to thrive in. I will he won Florida twice, but the Robert E Lee displayed someplace So it is extremely hard to sepa- Signing off from Tallahassee, have a major announcement in this regard coming soon. Sunshine State is unique because prominent. Here are the facts. rate heritage from hate when the Reggie Fullwood Reps. Gosar, Buck, McMorris Rodgers and I have all become fast friends of the millions of northern immi- General Lee served as a military based on a common belief that the Republican Party needs to do a much grants and the state’s diversity in officer in the U.S. Army, and later better job cultivating relationships within the Black community, especially population. It’s an issue that is became the legendary general of with Black entrepreneurs. closely related to the flying of the the Confederate Army during the They, along with their respective staffs, went all in with their support last confederate flag – it has to do with American Civil War. month of my 527 Super PAC’s first annual economic policy forum. Black both race and social ideologies. But let’s take a further look at Americans for a Better Future gathered one hundred top Black entrepre- As I just said, the proponents Lee’s resume. He served as a cap- neurs from across the country under the theme, “A Republican Vision for argue that the Rebel flag is simply tain in the Mexican War, and was Creating Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs.” a sign of Southern pride. As the slightly wounded during service, Gosar and Buck’s respective chiefs of staff, Tom Van Flein and Ritika proud banner of Southern patriot- and in 1852, he was appointed Robertson, were invaluable in making our event a great success. ism, this criss crossed ban of stars superintendent of West Point. Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers sent her staffer, Rachel Barkley, to is supposed to represent the So here is my point – although announce to our group that she [McMorris-Rodgers] wanted to begin a South’s struggle against the Lee led the Confederate army and long-term conversation with these minority entrepreneurs and invited us to oppression from the North. may have had racist or hateful work with her, as a member of House leadership, to actively be part of the The monuments of Robert E. intent, he is still an important his- legislative process on the president’s tax reform bill. Lee and other prominent Southern torical figure in American history. Barkley, along with her office colleagues, Molly Drenkard and Nate leaders of the Civil War era are in A monument of Lee may generate Hodson have been such a joy to work with. We will have a major - place to simply recognize each the same disdain or uneasiness as Continued on page 6 hero’s great deeds right? the Confederate flag for some, but Did the FBI Just Declare War on Black People? By Julianne Malveaux domestic terrorist. Dylan Roof, rorists is to declare war on Black and said that “there is no “BIE He says that “the administration these men had been White, they While White men are beating who worshipped with the parish- people. After all, what does it mean movement,” because it only exists views criminalizing communities would have been classified, as Black men on the streets of ioners at an A.M.E. Church in to be a “Black Identity Extremist?” in the barren minds of those within of color as a way to shield police Dylan Roof was, as mentally ill or Charlottesville, Virginia, while a Charleston, S.C. then murdered Does it mean we love our the Trump Administration that want from scrutiny and score points with troubled. Instead, the FBI figured “lone” White wolf is shooting peo- nine of them, was a domestic ter- Blackness and refuse to back down you to believe that there is some a base of Wite voters.” out another way to demonize Black ple from the Mandalay Bay Hotel, rorist so highly regarded by law when we are attacked? Does it sinister, Black force out there bent We’ve been here before. We can people. and while the word “terrorist” is enforcement, that they bought him mean that we revel in our identity on attacking police officers. No start with Marcus Garvey, who Meanwhile, according to The hardly used to describe these men, a meal from Burger King. The mas- and use every available platform journalists or academics have dis- dared to dream of Black independ- Washington Post, 180 Black people the Federal Bureau of Investigation sacre in Las Vegas was a domestic (thank you, Colin Kaepernick) to covered and chronicled such a ence and paid a horrible price for it. have been shot and killed by (FBI), under the leadership of the terrorist, but the FBI is manufactur- lift our voices up against injustice? movement or its leaders. No such Fast forward to the Nation of Islam, police, so far, this year. Six racist Attorney General Jeff ing evidence to focus on African Why is this embrace of Blackness leaders have come forward to say the Black Panther Party, and so instances of BIE folks allegedly Beauregard Sessions, has thought Americans, who embrace Black so frightening to other people? they are a part of such a movement. many others identified as “enemies killing police officers is a pattern, up a new way to oppress Black peo- identity and social activism. They prefer us silent, docile, grate- No one has killed a cop in the name of the state.” J. Edgar Hoover sub- but 173 Black folks being shot by ple. Despite the fact that there is no “Foreign Policy,” the magazine ful and acquiescent. They demand of such a movement. The only cita- mitted a five-line request to get Dr. police officers is business as usual? evidence of an organized “move- and website that broke the story of no such acquiescence from those- tions to the movement, Foreign Martin Luther King, Jr.’s phone This so-called BIE nonsense is ment,” the FBI has described Black this new classification of “woke” who gleefully walk through civi- Policy tells us, come from “internal lines tapped, because he was an racist and pathologically creative. It people that have rallied for racial Black people, shared the FBI docu- lized streets of places like law enforcement writings made alleged Communist. suggests that any Black person, equality and criminal justice reform ment online that links Black identi- Charlottesville and parry racist over the past two months.” The FBI report said that the who has issues with so-called law as “Black Identity Extremists,” ty with extremism and threats to chants like “You will not replace Journalist Sam Fulwood III, writ- “Black Identity Extremist” move- enforcement is suspect. I stand with who pose a domestic terrorist threat police officers. The document men- us, Jews will not replace us!” That’s ing for the Center for American ment began after a Ferguson, those who choose to protest igno- to police officers. tions Black Lives Matter, although domestic terrorism. Call it like it is, Progress Action Fund news site Missouri police officer unnecessar- rance, ugliness and nonsense. We have seen domestic terror the connection between Black instead of inventing a Black move- ThinkProgress.com, describes the ily killed Michael Brown. Andrew Those who embrace their Black threats, though there are those of Lives Matter and anti-police vio- ment that does not exist. FBI report as an “ominous siren Cohen noted that the FBI report identity are not terrorists; we are limited intelligence, who cannot lence has not been established. For Andrew Cohen wrote about the call coinciding with President listed six cases where so-called BIE healthily self-confident. We are at fathom them. The man who shot up the FBI to identify “Black Identity FBI report for the Brennan Center Donald Trump’s penchant for stok- perpetrators killed police officers. risk, as we have always been, when an Orlando, Florida nightclub was a Extremists” (BIE) as domestic ter- for Justice at New York University ing racial divisions in the country.” These cases were so isolated, that if injustice prevails.

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FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2017 2 0 1 7 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors)

CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS

DIV CONF ALL ONF ALL CONF ALL CONF ALL W L NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Langston 6 0 Virginia State 2 0 4 0 6 0 Alcorn State 3 0 5 2 Virginia Union 2 0 4 0 5 2 NC A&T State 4 0 7 0 Albany State 3 0 5 2 Tennessee State 4 3 Bowie State 1 1 3 1 6 1 N. Carolina Central 3 0 5 1 Benedict 3 1 4 2 Alabama A&M 3 1 3 4 W. Va. State 4 3 Elizabeth City State 1 1 2 2 4 3 Hampton 3 0 4 2 Fort Valley State 3 1 3 3 Miss. Valley State 1 2 1 5 Lincoln (Mo.) 1 5 Chowan 0 2 2 2 2 5 Howard 2 1 3 3 Clark Atlanta 2 3 3 4 Alabama State 1 2 1 5 Texas College 1 6 ™ Lincoln 0 2 0 4 0 7 Jackson State 0 2 0 6 Cheyney 1 6 SOUTH DIVISION Bethune-Cookman 2 1 3 3 Morehouse 2 3 3 4 WEST DIVISION Saint Augustine’s 2 0 3 1 3 4 Norfolk State 2 1 2 4 WEST DIVISION Edward Waters 1 6 Fayetteville State 2 0 2 2 3 4 Morgan State 1 2 1 5 Miles 4 1 4 3 Grambling State 2 0 5 1 Winston-Salem State 1 1 2 2 4 3 SC State 1 3 2 4 Tuskegee 3 1 5 2 Southern 1 1 3 3 BCSP INDY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Shaw 1 1 2 2 3 4 Florida A&M 1 3 2 5 Kentucky State 1 2 2 5 Prairie View A&M 2 2 2 4 OFFENSE Livingstone 0 2 0 4 0 7 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 2 2 5 Juwawan Etheridge, RB, WEST VA. STATE - Johnson C. Smith 0 2 0 4 0 7 Delaware State 0 4 0 6 Central State 0 4 1 6 Texas Southern 0 2 0 6 17 carries for 100 yards and 2 TDs (1, 3) in win Savannah State 0 4 0 6 Lane 0 5 1 6 over Concord. CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK DEFENSE QB - Cordelral Cook, R-So., VSU - 13-21-0, 234 yds., 2 MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Chris Collins, LB, TENN. STATE - 12 tackles, TDs (36, 55), 17 carries, 100 yds., 3 TDs (55, 6,3) vs. BSU. OFFENSE Alcorn State Sports Photo OFFENSE & ROOKIE OFFENSE all solos, in loss to Austin Peary. OB - Trenton Cannon, VSU - 19 carries, 234 yards, 1 Damion May, QB, ALABAMA A&M - 10 of 13 Caylin Newton, Fr., QB, HOWARD - Completed 16 of 21 Trent Mays, Jr., QB, CENTRAL STATE - Completed SPECIAL TEAMS FRED McNAIR: Alcorn 93-yard TD run vs. BSU. passing for 168 yards and two TDs (47, 12), passes for 285 yards, 2 TDs (49, 26), 10 carries, 81 yards 20 of 36 passes for 334 yards and 1 TD and rushed OL - Calvin Montgomery, SAU rushed for 47 yards on 9 carries with two TDs NA BATTLE State head coach looks DL - Lonte Morton, Jr., VUU - 11 tackles vs. Chowan vs. DelState. Totalled 366 yards of offense. for a TD in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. (7, 8) in win over MVSU. NEWCOMER DEFENSE DEFENSE IRU¿UVWZLQYV*UDPEOLQJ LB - Vincent Thomas, ECSU - 15 tackles, 12 solos, DEFENSE NA FOR SWAC 1 sack, 5 tackles for loss, forced fumble vs. Lincoln. Elijah Anglin, LB, HOWARD - Led Bison with 9 tackles, Terance Leatherwood, Jr., LB, TUSKEGEE - 7 Trae Ferrell, Jr., LB, ALCORN STATE - A sack, 2 DIWHUORVLQJWZLFHWRWKH* WR - Jaiden Reavis, VUU - 5 receptions, 129 yards, 3 6 solos, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks for -6 yards, returned tackles, 2.5 for losses including 2 sacks in win over tackles for loss, a forced fumble vs. PV. TDs (43, 52, 20) in win over Chowan. a fumbled 96 yards for a TD vs. DelState. Jackson State. SPECIALIST SUPREMACY 0HQODVWVHDVRQ SPECIAL - Jake Ford, P, SAU - 42.3 avg. on 6 punts. SPECIALIST NEWCOMER Hunter Hanson, Fr., PK, ALABAMA STATE - DB - Sterling Hammond, So., VUU - 11 tackles, 1 Uriel Hernandez, PK, BETHUNE-COOKMAN - Scored Slade Jarman, Jr., QB, FORT VALLEY STATE - 19 of 24 Had 11 points on 3 FGs (35, 28, 40) and 2 PATs. int. vs. Chowan. all 12 points in 12-9 win over SC State on four FGs (34, for 293 yards and 4 TDs (31, 22, 52, 8) in win over Lane. NEWCOMER SWAC SHOWDOWN; VIRGINIA STATE ENTERS ROOKIE - Donshel Jetton, Fr., FSU - 63 rushing yards, 37, 32, 33). Was 4-of-5 on FG attempts. SPECIAL TEAMS Darryl Pearson, R-Fr., QB, ALABAMA STATE 25 receiving yards, 80 yards on KO returns vs. JCSU. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Nick Christiansen, P/PK, MILES - 5 PATs, 43.0 avg. - Came off the bench to complete 9 of 11 passes NATIONAL POLL; SWAC MAKES HOOPS CHOICES COACH - Reggie Barlow, VIRGINIA STATE - Led undefeated Trojans Marley Conley, Sr., OT, NC CENTRAL - 90% grade with on 5 punts, 2 inside the 20. Long punt of 60 yards. for 126 yards, 2 TDs (8, 67), rushed for 19 yards to 47-35 win over nationally-ranked Bowie State.. 5 pancakes and no sacks vs. GWU. in win over TSU.

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II Coaches Poll at 21st nation- ence on Wednesday, October 11. 0LVV9DOOH\6WDWHYV9LUJLQLD/\QFKEXUJLQ,WWD%HQD06 +&  S came away with its second straight league crown ally, travels to winless Lincoln (0-7, 0-4, 0-2)  7KH768PHQSODFHGWKUHHSOD\HUVRQWKHSUHVHDVRQ -DFNVRQ6WDWHYV6RXWKHUQLQ-DFNVRQ06 S in a 49-21 win. for the Lions' homecoming (1 p.m.). all-SWAC team while Grambling State had four and INDEPENDENTS Last season, Fobbs and Grambling won Saint Augustine's (3-4, 3-1, 2-0 S) pulled 768WKUHHVHOHFWLRQVRQWKHZRPHQ VWHDP &HQWUDO6WDWHYV)RUW9DOOH\6WDWHLQ:LOEHUIRUFH2+ S their second straight West Division crown and off a shocker in upsetting three-time South Di- Alcorn State forward Reginal Johnson was voted :HVW9LUJLQLD6WDWHYV:HVW/LEHUW\LQ,QVWLWXWH:9 S PHWWKH%UDYHVQRZFRDFKHGE\ÀUVW\HDUKHDG vision champ Winston-Salem State Saturday, as the men's player of the year while Grambling guard &KH\QH\YV:HVW&KHVWHULQ&KH\QH\3$ +&  S man Fred McNair, in the championship game. 17-14. The Falcons will now play (2 p.m.) for Shakyla Hill was picked as the top women's player. (GZDUG:DWHUVYV:DUQHULQ-DFNVRQYLOOH)/ S The G-Men roared back from a 17-0 halftime the division lead at South co-leader Fayetteville MEN GHÀFLW SULPDULO\ EHKLQG WKH SOD\ RI 5%.5 State (3-4, 2-2, 2-0 S). Martez Carter and QB Devante Kincade, to The MEAC heads down the stretch with PLAYER OF THE YEAR B C S P F O O T B A L L T O P T E N 5HJLQDO-RKQVRQ$OFRUQ6WDWH SSJUSJ defeat the Braves 27-20 and earn the 2016 title. WKUHH WHDPV ² %&63 1R  North Carolina CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR In the four years since Fobbs took over at Central, BCSP No. 1 North Carolina A&T  NORTH CAROLINA A&T    :RQ DW )ORULGD 7UHVKDZQ%ROGHQ-DFNVRQ6WDWH $ 0¶V KRPHFRPLQJ  NEXT: +RVWLQJ %HWKXQH Grambling, he has a 4-1 record vs. Alcorn State and BCSP No. 8 Hampton – undefeated in DQG

WKURXJKJDPHVRI2FW and returned two punts for 37 yards with a long return of 21 yards. His 21-yard pass to tight end Zach Miller went for a NCAA DIV. II second quarter TD. Cohen also lost a fumble. AFCA COACHES POLL VIRGINIA STATE - VW   /DVWZHHN1RW5DQNHG DEFENSE D2FOOTBALL.COM TOP 25 CHRIS BAKER, DE, Tampa Bay (6th season, stVIRGINIA STATE  /DVWZHHN1RW5DQNHG HAMPTON +DGÀYHWRWDOWDFNOHVIRXU FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FCS) solos, with one tackle for loss in loss to COACHES POLL Arizona. WKNORTH CAROLINA A&T  6DPH WKGRAMBLING STATE  WK SPECIAL TEAMS STATS POLL - MARQUETTE KING, P, Oakland (6th NORTH CAROLINA A&T ANOTHER WAY TO BEAT YOU: North Carolina A&T and MEAC star WK   /DVWZHHNWK season, FORT VALLEY STATE) - Four punts )RUPHU GRAMBLING STATE UXQQLQJEDFNTarik CohenQRZZLWKWKH1)/ V&KLFDJR%HDUVODXQFKHVDKDOIEDFN WK   /DVWZHHNWK for 56.5-yard average, all four downed inside WKNORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL  6DPH SDVVIRUD\DUGWRXFKGRZQWRWLJKWHQG=DFK0LOOHULQWKH%HDUV RYHUWLPH the 20, in loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. ZLQYVWKH5DYHQV&RKHQKDGDOOSXUSRVH\DUGVLQWKHJDPH © AZEEZ Communications, Inc. Vol. XXIV, No. 12 Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 26 - November 1, 2017

“I Was Never Enough Until” Gateway Baptist Union Conference Featuring Les Brown and Association Sessions Last Chance for High School The “I was Never Enough Until” conference featuring motivational speak- Gateway Baptist Union and Association sessions will take place Students to Apply for 2018 er Les Brown, Grayson Marshall and Dr. Adrian Gentry will take place Wednesday, October 25th, Thursday, October 26 Friday, October 27th at Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. New Covenant Ministries is under 6:30 p.m. Fellowship service is Sunday, October 29th at 4 p.m. Location is Disney Dreamers Academy the leadership of Bishop Wiley and Dr. Jeana Tomlinson. The church is Greater Moncrief Missionary Baptist Church at 1453 W. 22nd St., Reverend located at 2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S. To register visit www.iwneu.com. Q. Thomas is the pastor. Reverend J. Merritt is the moderator. For more info High School students participat- inspired by celebrity speakers and call (904) 354-2954. ing in the 2018 Disney Dreamers special guests who share their sto- Second Missionary Baptist Academy with Steve Harvey and ries and provide insight on how to NSCOC Celebrates Homecoming, Essence will experience a once-in- achieve success and DREAM BIG. Church and Pastor Anniversary a-lifetime career-inspiring week- The program has produced end – but there’s only a few weeks many success stories, inspiring The 167th anniversary celebration of Second Missionary Baptist Church Anniversary and Gospel Songfest left for students to apply at students to become authors, nurs- and the 31st anniversary of Pastor Odell Smith, Jr. is scheduled for The Northside Church of Christ 40th Annual Homecoming and 63rd DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. es, pilots, doctors, journalists and November 5, 8, 9, 10 & 12th. This year’s theme is: “Standing on the Church Anniversary annual event celebrating the Theme: "Preparing for the Applications close on Oct. 31 for engineers following the three-day Promise of God”. Scripture is Genesis 12:1-8. Guest speaker is Reverend Future…Living in the Present" kicks-off Saturday, November 4th with the the innovative, outside-the-class- all-expenses-paid experience at Timothy Simmons, Pastor of St. Andrews Baptist Church. Nightly servic- 17th Annual Community Day and "Fish Fry" from 12 Noon – 5 p.m. which room, mentoring program that Walt Disney World Resort where es will begin at 7 p.m. at the church located at 954 Kings Rd. The Pastor’s features a free all you can eat "fish fry", face painting, mega slide, basket- takes place in March at Walt the theme parks become vibrant appreciation banquet will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 4670 Salisbury Rd., ball, and lots of fun, food, music and fellowship for all ages. The NSCOC Disney World Resort in Florida. ‘classrooms’ leading to career dis- on November 12th at 4 p.m. For tickets call (904) 354-8268. Revival will take place from November 6-10, 7 p.m. nightly and on For more than a decade, Disney coveries and fun memories to Saturday, November 11th at 5 p.m., the excitement continues with the Dreamers Academy has inspired cherish for a lifetime. Annual Gospel Songfest Praise Party, presenting acapella music. The fes- young minds nationwide by fuel- Applications are open to U.S. Faust Temple Church of God in tivities will conclude with Homecoming events on Homecoming Day ing their dreams and showing high school students, ages 13 to Sunday, November 12th with the church homecoming breakfast, worship Christ 76th Church Anniversary them a world of possibilities. Each 19, through Oct. 31, 2017. A dis- service, dinner and program. All activities take place on the church grounds year, students participate in hands- tinguished panel of leaders will The Faust Temple Church of God in Christ, located at 3328 Moncrief Rd located at 4736 Avenue B. For more info call (904) 765-9830. will hold their 76th church anniversary, October 26, 27 and 29th. Nightly on, immersive career workshops, evaluate the applications, and services at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Dr Clarence L. NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Information must be ranging from animation to zoolo- selected participants will be Jones, Sr. is the pastor. The church is asking everyone to come out and received in the Free Press offices no later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week gy. Each participant learns impor- announced by early 2018. praise God for 76 years of great joy, perseverance and endurance. Come fel- you want it to run. Information received prior to the event date will be printed tant skills, such as communication For more information regarding on a space available basis until the date. Fax your information to 904-765-8611, lowship and rejoice as the church praises Pastor Jones and missionary evan- techniques, leadership qualities applications, applicants can visit e-mail to [email protected] or bring by our offices located at 1122 West gelist Lady Lulu Jones. For additional information call (904) 353-1418. and networking strategies, and are DisneyDreamersAcademy.com, Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. OVERCOMERS: The Road of Life Has Many Setbacks “A life spent making mistakes is to happiness and fulfillment. the person you loved more than you need to lose sight of yourself. loss of your life’s partner can leave child is to take care of yourself. You not only more honorable but more Let’s take a look for common set- remind yourself of the circum- In fact, it can be an opportunity you questioning yourself, your cannot care for them if you are not useful than a life spent in doing backs and ways to navigate them. stances of their death. It’s also a for valuable self-discovery or redis- image, appearance and sexuality. at your best. nothing.” George Bernard Shaw Grief is one of the most difficult good idea to remind yourself that it covery. It can be an opportunity to Support groups and trained pro- Life has many setbacks, many This is one of my favorite quotes emotions to manage. Particularly in will get better. turn a skill or hobby into a thriving fessionals can help you learn to nav- obstacles, many twists and turns. because it holds so much value. the cases of an unexpected death or Perhaps not today, perhaps not business. It can also be the opportu- igate divorce in healthy ways and to These setbacks are never easy to One of the best lessons we can death under tragic circumstances, tomorrow. Don’t rush grief. Allow nity to find a different kind of work come to terms with the loss of your deal with, but they can be learned learn in life is that we will have set- the shock of the loss can lead to an yourself to fully experience your that might prove more fulfilling. marriage. You found love before from. Remind yourself of how backs. Everyone will. Period. The onslaught of emotion that can bring grief and to heal. Very few people go into a mar- and love will not elude you when you’ve handled and come through next best lesson we can learn is that our own happiness to a standstill. The loss of a job can have more riage anticipating divorce. Similar you’re ready to find it, again. previous setbacks, strive for opti- setbacks don’t need to stop or con- The key to successfully managing than dire financial setbacks. It can to the loss of a job, the demise of a Few things are more difficult to mism, and be honest with yourself trol us. Instead, life’s setbacks can this shock and devastation is to try mean the loss of self-definition. marriage can bring on many ques- deal with mentally, physically, and about your emotions along the way. become valuable lessons on the road to remember to celebrate the life of Losing a job does not mean you tions of fault and blame. The sudden emotionally than a sick child. The Allow yourself to simply feel. demands they make on your time Life is a journey – one that should and attention frequently pull you be enjoyed despite its occasional Men God Chooses for His Greatness away from everything else going on disruptions. around you. While this is a setback Remember these wise word of that can leave you with lifelong Lucy Maude Montgomery, The Natural Man/Boy (flesh) vs. The Spiritual Man/Boy (faith) responsibilities, it needn’t leave you “Tomorrow is a brand new day with by Rev. Manson B. Johnson is something that God wants him and those Great kings are not made overnight. with lifelong guilt or regret. One of no mistakes in it.” THE BIG IDEA: To review men in the Bible around him to take note. So, every man and II. God makes His leader-king at unusually the best ways to take care of your - Henry Madison that God called and used in His service to make every boy must be consciously aware that God is unsuspecting timely opportunities. Him great among men. busy at work in the heart and soul bringing out III. God tests His leader-king with a series of BIBLE FACT: God uses His own sovereignty the emerging leader-king. on-the-spot training that challenges his trust, his Unreasonable continued from page 4 to process and to call whom He wills into His Day by day, year by year, incident by incident, strength of will and his integrity. announcement to make with their office by the end of this week. employment to represent and to serve Him. action by action, occasion by occasion, God is A. David: Serving faithfully under a bad king; The fascinating thing about Gosar, Buck, and McMorris Rodgers is that How God Chooses A Man introducing new leader-kings to life, living, and B. David: Making friends that matter; even though they don’t have many Blacks in their congressional districts, God calls the man (Divine invitation) how they fit in and at the same time represent the C. David: Serving faithfully under the contin- they recognize that recruiting more Blacks into the Republican party is God breaks the man (Divine motivation) GREAT GOD they serve. Have you discovered uous pressure of envy and jealousy; incredibly important and the right thing to do; and it’s also good for God makes the man (Divine dedication) the king in you? The ruler, the decision maker, D. David: Acted wisely as he served a bad America. God blesses the man (Divine inspiration) the activist, the get-it-done, the succeeder, the king; So, now I have built serious relationships with a group of unreasonable God uses the man (Divine exaltation) progresser, the winner, the champion and other E. David: Serving as a target for trickery and elected Republicans, consultants, staffers, and operatives, who are just David: God’s greatest king (Discovering the unquestionable positive actions that make others deception; unreasonable enough to believe that Black voters have value and are worth king in you) recognize and know the king in you. Every man F. David: Sustained and fed by God on the run cultivating relationships with. Within every man and every boy, there is a and every boy has a king within him. He may be from his enemy; I Samuel 21:1-6 They believe that Black voters should have a voice and input into legis- leader-king. God uses a process in life to help still emerging (cf. Romans 12:3). G. David: Spares the life of Saul, his enemy, lation that effects all Americans and are willing to provide that forum and the king within a man or boy to rise to be recog- David is God’s greatest king. and honors God with his heart; I Samuel 26:1- opportunity. nized by others. 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Your chil- men who had recently been charged time “invested” into a relationship. want to live, listen up women; stay sweet talking John came on the “man”. He provides for you and the dren are the best investment you with a crime. Ladies, we need to If you must walk away, walk! When away from losers. This is not about scene, Joe can’t do anything right. children. But, on the other hand, can ever make. You are investing in talk! Is it worth going to jail for Mr. you think back over what you male bashing; it’s about staying You don’t like the way Joe dresses. you like that good ole sweet loving, potential engineers, doctors, teach- Cool, pants sagging, drug pushing, invested into the relationship and away from negative influences and He isn’t fly enough. He doesn’t sports car, bustin’ the sag John. You ers, nurses, etc. You do your chil- still living with momma pimp? what you received, be thankful for out of jail. Read on, there are some want to go out anymore. can’t make a decision; so, you play dren a disservice when you invest Think about it! Relationships aren’t higher return. There is always really good men out there looking You tolerated Joe because he is a both. You are playing a dangerous more time in a relationship than in made in heaven, marriages are. something in the back of your mind for good ladies. hard worker who doesn’t shun his game. The next thing you know them. Spend time training your Through relationships, we get to that lets you know when something Keep it real! You can’t date Joe responsibilities. Joe pays the rent, you are in over your head with Cool daughters to be ladies and your sons know the person we hope to spend in the relationship isn’t right. When for ten years then drop him like a pays the car note and takes you John. Cool John robs a bank while gentlemen. When did responsible the rest of our lives with. the relationship takes a nosedive, be hot potato when fast talking, mari- shopping. But no, that’s not enough you wait outside in the car. When parenting become “old fashioned” Sometimes it works out and some- careful. You not only have to know juana smoking, sports car riding for you anymore. After several picked up by the police Cool John or “outdated”? Character never times it just doesn’t. Do not lower when to quit but how to quit. Every John comes on the scene. Unlike weeks into the relationship, you implicates you in the robbery and goes out of style. It only improves your standards to be in a relation- relationship is different. Don’t think Joe, John is one of those smooth, come to your senses that John just off to jail you go. Your life is spin- with age. ship because you think your biolog- you know all there is to know about short sleeve muscle flexing, shiny looks good, smells good and is no ning out of control. Ladies, y’all know better. Leave ical clock is ticking down. It is bet- a person. There are crazies out head, six pack hulks that you can’t good but you just love being with Stop and think ladies! Is there a those zeros alone until they get to at ter that your biological clock ticks there that rather see you dead than wait to get up with. He is that him. So, you sweet talk Joe into defining point in your life when you least an 8 to 10. Do not lower the down than to have children with a with someone else. Be careful how knight in shining amour that you taking you back. You promised Joe stop playing games with men? How bar. Do the math! Zero from zero loser that ticks you off. You must you exit a relationship! had been dreaming about. Joe has that the relationship is over. far are you willing to go? to prison? leaves, what? 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Rocky Horror St., will take place the last Sunday Across Cultures” dialogue is sched- Thursday, November 2nd, at 9 a.m. presents “Glitz” a red carpet affair experience includes 18 holes of of every month, Next Bazaar is uled for Wednesday, November at the SBA-North Florida District scheduled for Saturday, November golf, lunch, beverages, diddy bags, Picture Show scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Office located at 7825 4th, 6 - 9 p.m. Location is Citi prizes, renewed friendships and Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 29th, 12- 6 p.m. To become a ven- Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks. Location Baymeadows Way - Suite 100B. Corporation located at 14000 Citi competition. To register, RSVP and 1975 musical comedy horror that dor and for more info visit is FSCJ North Campus Auditorium This is a free event available to Cards Way. For tickets, sponsor- for more info call (904) 781-0600 centers on a young engaged couple www.african-villageinc.org. located at 4501 Capper Rd. For Veterans, Service Members, ship and more info call (904) 354- ext. 411. whose car breaks down in the rain more info contact Katie Jackson at National Guard, Reserves and 4362. near a castle where they seek a tele- The Sound of Music (904) 633-8393. spouses. To register contact Natalie The Golden Nutcracker phone to call for help will take the Hall at (904) 443-1902. Pancakes and Pearls stage October 28th at 8 p.m. at the The new national touring produc- The Golden Nutcracker, a con- tion of The Sound of Music, by Agape TopGolf Terrelle Smith and Koture temporary twist on the original hol- Florida Theatre located at 128 E JCC Dancing Forsyth St. For tickets and more Richard Rodgers and Oscar Tournament Cosmetics present “Pancakes and iday classic will premiere with a visit www.FloridaTheatre.com. Hammerstein, II will premier in The Agape Community Health with the Stars Pearls,” Saturday, November 4th, five-show run November 10-12, at Jacksonville October 31 - Center TopGolf Tournament is Jacksonville Children’s Chorus 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Zsa Zsa the Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 TBI Happy November 5th at the Florida Times scheduled for Thursday, November presents “Dancing with the Stars” Lapree Art Gallery located at 233 E. N. Davis Street. The contemporary Union Center located at 300 Water 2nd, 2 - 6 p.m. on TopGolf grounds featuring local celebrity dancers, Bay St. For tickets and more info ballet features multiple genres of Harvest Day St. For tickets and more info visit located at 10531 Brightman Blvd. Saturday, November 4th at 8 p.m. call (904) 891-2951. dance including pointe, modern, Total Beauty Institute presents www.fscjartistseries.org. For more info call the Center at at Lazzara Hall at UNF located at 1 jazz, tap, West African, Caribbean “Happy Harvest” day on Saturday, (904) 760-4904. University of North Fl Dr. For tick- Military Appreciation and praise, performed by more than October 28th, 1 - 4 p.m. Enjoy hair Community Job Fair ets and more info visit Luncheon 250 dancers ages 5 to adult. For and fashion shows, vendors, music, Senator Audrey Gibson and State Comedian Gary Owens www.jaxdwts.com. tickets and more info visit food, bounce house, train rides and Vystar Credit Union and Jax https://goldennutcracker.jcalega- Representative Tracie Davis “Jobs Comedian Gary Owens is back in Chamber presents their 15th Annual more! Location is 5308 Pearl St. in For You!’ Community Job Fair is Historic Springfield cy.org. the Pearl Street Plaza. For more Jax, Friday, November 3rd, 8 p.m. Military Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, October at the Florida Theatre located at scheduled for Monday, November info contact Tay at (904) 438-9917. 31st, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Florida State Porchfest Junior League Forsyth St. on Friday, Nov. 3 at Jacksonville’s Historic Spring- 6th at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. College at Jacksonville Advanced 8pm. Owen currently stars in the Speaker is Rear Admiral Sean S. Unique Boutique Miles Jaye Halloween Technology Center located at 401 field Porchfest will be held BET reality series, The Gary Owen Saturday, November 4th at 12 p.m. Buck, Commander, U.S. Naval The Junior League of Jacksonville Masquerade Banquet W. State St. Come dressed for suc- Show, and his next Showtime com- Forces Southern Command. The will bring its third annual “Unique cess, attend workshops and more! at Henry Klutho Park, 204 W. 3rd Miles Jaye Davis Productions edy special I Got My Associates St. Enjoy this community music luncheon honors the brave men and Boutique: Shop-for-a-Cause” cele- For more info contact Teresa will airs later this year. For tickets women of the U.S. Armed Forces, bration to The Riverside House, presents a Halloween Masquerade Williams-Elam at (904) 359-2553. festival featuring food trucks ven- banquet featuring Jazz Vocalist and more info visit www.florida dors, music and more! For more and the many veterans of past wars located at 2165 Park St., November theatre.com. living in Northeast Florida. 10th at 6 p.m. Saturday, November Akia Uwanda at the Miles Jaye Gen Wow info email executivedirector@spar- Manhattan Jazz Café and lounge, council.org. Location is the Hyatt Regency 11th at 10 a.m. and Sunday Saturday, October 28th at 7 p.m. Girls Program Rethreaded Women Riverfront, November 12th at 11 p.m. for the For tickets and more info call (904) Generation WOW is a program Empowering Women SYTYCD Tour 225 Coastline Drive East. For more “Brunch on the Lawn .” Come 661-1137. that focuses on the teenage girl; info visit www.myjaxchamber.com. enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffle The Rethreaded Women So You Think you Can Dance prizes, music and shopping! For sharing the lessons of the positive Empowering Women Networking Tour, the 14-time Emmy® Award- Sesame Street Live and the possible through a year- Nobutu more information or to purchase event is scheduled for Thursday, winning show that sparked tickets visit www.jljacksonville.org. ‘Sesame Street Live’ featuring long mentorship program Next November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at America’s fascination with dance, Cappella Quintet meeting is scheduled for Sesame Street characters, Big Bird, Rethreaded located at 820 Barnett will captivate audiences Saturday, Nobutu, the female a cappella African Children's Elmo, Kermit the Frog, Ms. Piggy, Wednesday, November 1, 2 - 6: 30 St. Come get to know other women November 4 at 8 p.m. at Thrasher- quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn Count Dracula and more, Sunday, p.m. at the Lazzara Performance in the community who want to Horne Center St. located at St. international acclaim for its inven- Choir October 29th, 7 p.m. at the Time Hall, 1 University of North Fl Dr. make a difference! For tickets visit Johns River State College campus tive performances that range from The African Children's Choir will Union Center located at 300 Water For more info visit www.gen- ww.904tix.com. at 283 College Drive in Orange traditional Zimbabwean songs to perform Friday, November 10, 7 St. For tickets and more info visit wnow.com. Park, Florida. The Season 14 tour Afro Jazz to Gospel will appear p.m. at San Jose Baptist Church, www.ticketmaster.com. National Veterans lineup includes the 2017 Top 10 Tuesday, November 7, 8 p.m. at the located at 6140 San Jose Blvd. Communicating Across Small Business Week winners. For tickets and more info Ritz Theatre, located at 829 N. African Children's Choir melts the African Village Bazaar Cultures Lecture Series visit www.THcenter.org. Davis St. For tickets visit www.jax- hearts of audiences with their Attend the National Veterans African Village Bazaar showcas- Florida State College of events.com/venues/ritz-theatre- charming smiles, beautiful voices ing local vendors and small busi- Small Business Week (NVSBW) CWM Glitz Affair and-museum. and lively African songs and dances Jacksonville Living Library Lecture event to learn about access to capi- nesses at the Ritz Theatre and series presents: “Communicating Clara White Mission and Citi well-loved children's songs, tradi- Museum, located at 829 N Davis tal and more scheduled for San Marco Library tional spirituals and gospel favorites Concerts is free and open Book Club to all. For more info call Lydia Join the San Marco Library locat- Sherwood at (360) 733-2149. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 ed at 1513 Lasalle St., Tuesday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. to dis- P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub cuss the book “Kinfolk” by Pearl S. Buck. A story about family rela- Meeting tionships and exploring one's iden- People Reading for Information, tity, this novel will explore the cul- Discussion and Enjoyment tural question of family duty versus (P.R.I.D.E.) 24th Anniversary book self fulfillment. For tickets and club meeting is scheduled for more info call (904) 396-7597. Saturday, November 11, at 5 p.m. The book for discussion with the Paychecks for Patriots author is “A WAVES Desire” by Are you a veteran looking for a Emerson Perry. Enjoy a Caribbean job! Attend the CareerSource style buffet dinner and meet the Northeast Florida “Paychecks for author at Island Tropics Restaurant Patriots” scheduled for Tuesday, located at 2527 N. Main Street. To November 7th, 9 - 1 p. Free work- RSVP and for more info contact shops and more! Locstion is Felice Franklin at (904) 389-8417. Florida State College at Jacksonville located in the FSCJ MOCA Fall Advanced Technology Center locat- Family Day ed at 401 W. State St. For more info Museum of Contemporary Art visit www.careersourcenefl.com. (MOCA) Fall Family Day will take place Saturday, November 11th at NAACP Meeting 11 a.m. at MOCA located at 333 N. The NAACP general membership Laura St. Celebrate the arts with a meeting of the NAACP is sched- fun filled day of activities. Family uled for Thursday, November 9th Day is free and open to the public. at 7:15 p.m.at the NAACP office For more info visit www.mocajack- inside the Beaver Street Enterprise sonville.unf.edu. Center located at 1225 W Beaver St. Meetings are every second The Dancing SUBSCRIPTION RATES Thursday of the month. For more info visit www.jaxnaacp.org. Bones Concert Enclosed is my __ check __ money order for $40.50$38.50 (within city limits) __$45.00__$43.00 (outside of Jacksonville) The Dancing Bones, Rip Junior, JRE Lee FAMU and Gone to Plaid concert are scheduled for Saturday, November Alumni Meeting 11th at 8 p.m. at The Hourglass Pub NAME ______Let's get those fangs up and con- & Coffee House located at 345 E tinue to strike by attending the JRE Bay St. For more info contact Matt Lee Jacksonville FAMU NAA Bahr at (407) 756-3601. ADDRESS ______Chapter next meeting is Thursday, November 9th, at 6 p.m. at the Second Sunday CITY ______STATE______ZIP______FAMU College of Pharmacy locat- ed at 2050 Art Museum Drive, at Stetson Building 4800 Suite 200. For more The Stetson Kennedy Foundation If this is a gift subscription it is provided by (so gift notification card can be sent) info email [email protected]. will host the “Second Sunday at Stetson’s” musical series and artis- Ken Amaro Bowtie tic events at his home ______“Beluthahatchee” each month Golf Tournament located at 1523 State Road 13, St, The 6th annual Ken Amaro Johns County, November 12th, 2 - Please send check or money order to: Jacksonville Free Press Bowtie Golf Tournament benefiting 4 p.m. The afternoon event features P.O. Box 43580, Jacksonville, FL 32203 Northwest Behavioral Health musicians Charlie Robertson and Services will be held on Friday, Joe Mark. To make a reservation If you would like to pay by Visa or Mastercard, give us a call at (904) 634-1993 November 10th, 7:30 a.m.at and for more info contact Leigh Deercreek Country Club located at Cort at (904) 806-3613. 7816 McLaurin Rd North. The Page 9 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press October 26 - November 1, 2017 Lupita Nyong’o Shares Story of Sexual Tom Joyner Announces Retirement Radio heavyweight Tom Joyner Harassment from Harvey Weinstein is hanging up his mic. The 67-year- old recently shared the news on his Lupita Nyong’o is the latest ence for The New York Times, overtly sexual,” she wrote. morning show that he plans to retire Hollywood star to call out Harvey where she recalled an incident that “I didn’t know how to proceed in 2019. Weinstein for sexual harassment, took place after she was invited to without jeopardizing my future. “We will continue to be reach- revealing she’s a movie screening at Weinstein’s But I knew I would not be accept- able, relevant and ready to super house, where he claimed they were ing any more visits with Harvey serve our audience in true Tom going to watch one of his competi- Weinstein,” she said. Joyner Morning Show fashion,” the tor’s films with his family. While that would be their only host told listeners. “The celebration Once they arrived, Nyong’o one-on-one interaction, the talent- will be epic as we remember the alleges the producer led her into ed thespian did accept a group din- guests, the laughs, the tears, the a bedroom and offered to give ner invitation from Weinstein bits, the unforgettable moments her a massage. She declined. years later, where he, once again, we’ve shared together … and, of “I thought he was joking showed his true colors. course, we’ll be making new mem- at first. He was not,” she “Before the starters arrived, he ories along the way.” wrote. “For the first time announced: ‘Let’s cut to the chase. He then added, “When we go off since I met him, I felt I have a private room upstairs the air each morning, I never say unsafe.” where we can have the rest of our goodbye…and I’m not saying it Forced to think quick- meal,'” she wrote. “I was Joyner has been hosting The Tom Tom Joyner Morning Show are now!” ly on her feet, the Black stunned…. He told me not to be so Joyner Morning Show since 1994, inaccurate. Tom Joyner is under The respect Joyner’s peers have Panther star says she naïve. If I wanted to be an actress, facing off with radio rivals such as contract with REACH Media until for him is unmatched, with The offered to give Weinstein then I had to be willing to do this Rickey Smiley, Russ Parr and Steve the end of 2017. We expect that Daily Show correspondent and Kiss a massage instead because sort of thing.” Harvey over that time. In 1998, he REACH will continue to syndicate 104.1 afternoon host, Roy Wood Jr. “it would allow me to be in After declining, she was told to became the first African-American Tom’s show beyond that date and sharing on his own show, “To call control physically, to know leave the dinner, but still felt the to be inducted into the National for as long as he would like to be on him only a radio DJ is a disservice. exactly where his hands were need to ask Weinstein if they were Radio Hall of Fame. the air. There has always been Radio has only amplified his at all times.” still “good.” She claims he said, “I The Daily Mail Online, however, refinements and updates to the mouthpiece and mission to encour- Weinstein then took it a step fur- don’t know about your career, but has falsely reported that Joyner is show as well as market changes due age and uplift the black race. He ther, telling the Oscar-winner that you’ll be fine.” being forced into early retirement to local conditions, and there may doesn’t spin records and chase a he wanted to remove his pants, Over a year later, Weinstein next year by his company, REACH be some in the future; but Tom paycheck. He figured out a way to which prompted Nyong’o to head apologized while saying he was Media, and owners and distributors Joyner and the Tom Joyner use his platform to help people and had uncomfortable encounters for the door. “ashamed” of his actions, but of the syndicated show. Morning show continues to be save lives.” with the disgraced film executive “I didn’t quite know how to Nyong’o had him all figured out. The matter was cleared up in a strong and is a daily Party with a “In this world of fake news, I whom she first met as a student at process the massage incident. I “I made a quiet promise to statement from Melody Talkington, Purpose. REACH is committed to hope it’s a lie,” Wood added. “Jay- the Yale School of Drama. reasoned that it had been inappro- myself to never ever work with the company’s vice president. Tom Joyner for the long term who Z said he was going to quit three Nyong’o wrote of the experi- priate and uncalled-for, but not Harvey Weinstein.” Her statement reads: “Any stories remains committed to radio, his albums ago!” that suggest major changes to the audience and the future.” Smithsonian Launches Kickstarter for Rap Anthology Exhibit by Shantell Jamison page book with extensive liner National Museum of African tant issues and themes in hip-hop The Smithsonian launched a 30- notes, the release states. Also American History and Culture. history, but provide a unique “win- day Kickstarter campaign on included will be essays penned by “Hip-hop is a musical revolution dow into the many ways hip-hop Monday for its “Smithsonian artists and scholars, along with that embodies the voice of an entire has created new traditions and fur- Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap” “never-before-published photo- generation and that’s why it’s thered musical and cultural tradi- exhibit to be housed at the National graphs from the National Museum important for the museum to part- tions of the African diaspora.” Museum of African American of African American History and ner with the hip-hop community “We have always been passion- History and Culture, according to a Culture’s collection.” and Folkways Recordings to tell ately committed to documenting press release from the museum. “The Kickstarter campaign to this story. Hip-hop helps us to and celebrating music with strong The compilation is described as produce a hip-hop and rap antholo- understand the power of black social impact,” said Huib “a powerful cultural statement told gy is one of the most important music and the impact of African Schippers, director and curator of through an unequaled combination projects on contemporary history American culture on the world.” Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. of music, text and stunning visu- that the Smithsonian will ever The “Smithsonian Anthology of “Hip-hop began in the 1970s as a als.” undertake, because it shows that Hip-Hop will serve as the muse- distinctly African-American urban It will be produced and released Smithsonian’s work is as much um’s first collection to include culture that has since become a by Smithsonian Folkways about today and tomorrow as it is music from every major label, as global phenomenon. 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