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Texas issues rare post pardon Volume 23 No.22 Jacksonville, Florida March 4 - 10, 2010 for wrongle imprisoned man Gov. Rick Perry of Texas has granted the state's first posthumous par- African Americans 45+ don to a man who spent 13 years in jail for a wrongful rape conviction following a campaign by his family to clear his name. The man, Tim Cole, died in prison in 1999 at age 39 while serving a 25- Hit Hardest by Recession year sentence. He was cleared by DNA evidence in 2008, and was pro- While millions of Americans general population (18% vs. 10%), nounced innocent in 2009 by a state district judge who said Cole had have experienced hard times during and almost one in four (23%) lost "suffered the greatest miscarriage of justice imaginable in our criminal the economic recession, the envi- their employer-sponsored health justice system." ronment for many African insurance. An inmate appears at a February 2009 court hearing on the case of Americans age 45+ and their fami- Some positive steps have taken Timothy Cole, whose photo is at right. Cole was serving a 25-year sen- lies is particularly difficult, accord- place to lessen the sting of the tence for rape when he died in 1999. DNA evidence in 2008 showed that ing to the AARP. recession. Efforts have included he didn't commit the crime. The survey, which is part of postponing plans to cutting enter- Texas has more verified wrongful convictions than any other state and AARP’s continued look at how tainment expenses. Even in the to date has exonerated 40 men from crimes in DNA testing. Americans age 45+ are faring in tough employment environment, Dr. Claudette Williams Nathaniel Glover this economy, found that over the 12% of African Americans age 65+ Michael Jordan reaches deal to buy last 12 months, a third (33%) of returned to the workforce from EWC President Resigns African Americans 45+ had prob- retirement, while 19% of African NBA's Charlotte Bobcats Less than three years after the city joined in a month long of activities cel- lems paying rent or mortgage, and Americans age 45 to 64 increased Retired basketball icon Michael Jordan has bought a majority share of ebrating the inauguration of Edward Water's Colleges first female presi- 44% had problems paying for the number of hours worked and the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. dent, Dr. Claudette Williams, she has resigned to take a job with the essential items, such as food and 12% took a second job. Jordan, who was already a minority owner of the team, headed a group Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school's board of utilities. Unfortunately, African that bought a majority share of the team from businessman Robert trustees will appoint former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover, a 1966 Nearly twice as many African Americans 45+ have been forced - Johnson, Johnson said in a statement. Edward Waters graduate, as interim president in May. Continued on page 3 Americans 45+ lost a job than the Continued on page 3 Johnson said he has signed a "definitive agreement" to sell majority interest of Bobcats Sports and Entertainment to Michael Jordan and MJ Ritz Theater Closes Black History Month with Salute Basketball Holdings, LLC. The deal is subject to NBA approval. Details on the purchase price were not available. Jordan has overseen the team's basketball operations in recent years. He to Jacksonville’s Legendary Professional Athletes won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls. Johnson, who founded BET and sold it to Viacom for $3 billion in 2001, announced that he had been looking for someone to buy earlier this year. His fortune was depleted by an expensive divorce, but in a 2009 inter- view with CNN, Johnson estimated his net worth was still $1.1 billion. Johnson's resume is full of firsts: BET was the first African-American owned company traded on the NYSE. He was the first African-American billionaire in the United States. And, in 2002, he became the first African- American majority owner of a professional sports franchise. New York’s first black governor to drop out of gubernatorial race David Paterson, the governor of New York and first African-American to hold that position, has said he will not seek re-election amid allega- tions that his administration exerted undue influence on a woman who had accused one of his senior aides of domestic violence. Announcing his decision, Mr Paterson insisted: "I have never abused my Left to right: 1st row, James Day, Adonica Toler, Jackie Flowers, Al Frazier, Al Denson, Tommie Chandler, Harold Carmichael, Larry Brown office - not now, not ever." He added: "I am being realistic about politics. and Derrick Alexander.(standing) Carol Alexander, Don Gaffney, Ron Lewis, Ernest Pough, Calvin Mummhand, Curtis Miranda, Derrick It hasn't been the latest distraction, it's been an accumulation of obsta- Gaffney and Ed Hayes. T. Austin photos cles." Court papers revealed that state police had telephoned the woman, even The Ritz Theater closed Black stage to share their experiences as cussions centered around their jour- pared their minds and bodies for the though the case was not in their jurisdiction. The governor's office admit- History Month with their final sym- some of the first athletes of color in ney from segregated high schools skills necessary for professional ted that Mr Paterson spoke to the woman directly, though it claimed she posium last week held in honor of the National Football League. The and colleges to the white dominated football, all agreed they had no initiated the call and denied he had tried to stop her pursuing the case. sports in Jacksonville. Themed first in the series held last fall high- NFL. With the mentoring and guid- preparation for integration. The controversy forced David Johnson, a close confidant of Mr "Panel of Pros - Jacksonville's lighted area coaches. ance provided by their coaches, The sports series will culminate Paterson's, to resign on Thursday and prompted colleagues in the Professional Black Athletes", trail- Moderated by Coach James Day, many went on to launch successful with an exhibit opening in Democratic Party to urge the governor not to run in November. blazing football players graced the Carol Alexander and Ed Hayes, dis- careers. Though the coaches pre- November 2010. Gov. Paterson was promoted from deputy governor to governor in 2008 when Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a prostitution scandal. Phi Delta Kappa Focuses on Educating Elderly babysitter bites intruder, Tommorow’s Leaders at Annual Banquet stops sexual assault of 10 year old Philadelphia, PA - An elderly Haitian babysitter is being praised after she fought off an intruder who allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl as she slept in bed. A man, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, broke into the home and made his way to a second floor bedroom where a 10-year-old was sleeping,. The young girl told investigators she awoke to find the man buttoning up her shirt. She immediately screamed for help, awaking her 74-year-old babysitter, who was sleeping in the same room. The elderly woman jumped up and began fighting off the man with a struggle that proceeded from that bedroom and down the steps to the first floor of that property. After he pushed the womandown the stairs, he went back for the girl and the babysitter went back for him this time biting him and causing him to flee. Police are still on the lookout. Terrance Howard Joins Phi Beta Sigma Actor Terrance Howard has been inducted into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. A private reception fol- lowing the induction ceremony drew more than 150 guests, including members of the sister organiza- tion, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. to the Ritz Carlton Shown above is the banquet Committee (L-R) Jean Farmer, Sandra in Philadelphia. Milton, Joanne Kitchen, Markeisha Powell, Leonella Williams, Betty Howard, a resident of the Philadelphia region, Burney, Callie Merriweather and Delores Williams. (Seated) Rebecca Shown above is Weave attendee Sam Hall (standing) sharing a fami- joins a list of recent Phi Beta Sigma notable mem- ly photo album with Helen Holloway. G Miler photo Highsmith, Flora McClendon-Parker and Olester Williams. R. Silver photo bers who are involved in the fields of arts and entertainment, business, The national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc, Delta Delta Chapterheld civil rights, education, health, law, politics, science and sports. Weaving the Web Continues History’s Traditions their annual African-American Commission on Civil Rights Banquet at the The fraternity’s membership roster include heads of state such as 42nd Carlottra Guyton and friends hosted the 11th Annual Weaving the Web of Holiday Inn on Commonwealth. The theme for the event was “Educating United States President, William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton, world famous our history event in her historic Springfield home last weekend in honor Tomorrow’s Leaders” and keynoted by the Hon. Angela Cox. Proceeds scientist George Washington Carver, Black Panther Party co-founder of Black History Month. from the Banquet benefit scholarships to young people and community Huey P. Newton, and Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard. Held customarily the last Saturday of February, the event culminates the events for seniors. month of reflection of African-American history. Continued on page 3. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press March 4-10, 2010 National Urban League Launches Social Networking Site Get Free Help Preparing The National Urban League is form, I Am Empowered incorpo- going to be about getting people to Americans was founded in 1910. celebrating 100 years of dedication rates an interactive Website that connect,” Marc H. Morial, With 100 local affiliates in 36 Your Tax Return: to economic empowerment for allows members to access informa- National Urban League president. states, the organization has devel- African Americans. To mark its tion, create profiles and share video "The aim is to create the largest oped community based programs, Online, By Phone or In-Person Nationwide centennial, the organization has and other information. Users can digital community of its kind,” he public policy research and advoca- Looking to make tax season a little less taxing? One way to reduce ramped up its focus on galvanizing also obtain assistance on issues adds. cy. The organization counseled your stress before the April 15th filing deadline is to get some free youth involvement with its I Am such as homeownership and entre- The NUL said this initiative is a black migrants from the South in help in preparing your taxes. Don't wait until the last minute. Instead Empowered initiative. preneurship. The site also has tool to continue its mission of elim- the early 1900s, helped train black check out these five resources where you can get tax preparation mobile capabili- inating racial gaps and disparities. social workers, and worked in var- assistance – and answers to all your tax questions – at no cost what- ties and users can As part of the launch, users are ious other ways to bring education- soever. download the urged to sign up and pledge online al and employment opportunities to 1. The Volunteer Income Tax statements from banks (Forms application at the to commit their time and talents to blacks. program 1099). 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214 East Ashley Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 904-354-8429 Over 30 years experience of professional and courteous service to our clients March 4-10, 2010 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Census forms are on the way With the mail-out of question- may give some states additional to households from which forms naires for the 2010 U.S. Census members of the House. have not been returned. scheduled to begin Monday, March Because the makeup of the The long form used in previous 1, local leaders are encouraging Electoral College is linked to repre- censuses has been replaced by the their constituents to promptly mail sentation in the House, the Census American Community Survey back the Census forms in order to also will impact the 2012 presiden- which the Census Bureau uses to have accurate population counts for tial election. Data from the 2010 sample a small number of house- area cities and counties. Census also will be used in redraw- holds across the country to obtain Census Bureau officials say ing districts as well as districts in demographic data. every household in the United local government entities. The Census Bureau states that no States will receive a questionnaire, Another reason to to mail back household will receive an American which is supposed to be returned by the forms and help assure an accu- Community Survey more often than Census Day, April 1. Households rate count is because “economic once every five years. not returning the forms by April 1 opportunities, as well as social pro- The Census Bureau guarantees will be visited by census workers grams, are based on population. An the confidentiality of the question- interviewing residents to get the undercount in the 2010 Census naires and all personally identifi- questions answered. The Census would leave Jacksonville not being able information obtained from the Bureau’s statutory timetable calls “eligible for as much as we are enti- forms and from interviews at for the completed 2010 Census to tled to” from a variety of govern- households. be delivered to the president by ment programs. Census employees are required to Dec. 31, 2010. In the 2000 Census, a long-form take an oath promising confiden- The original purpose of the questionnaire was mailed to one in tiality, and federal law calls for vio- Shown (L-R) are Me-Schell Cooper, Jaelyn Guyton and Regina Holloway discussing what they know Census was to determine each every six households. For 2010, lators to be subject to prison time about Black history with hostess Carlottra Guyton. G. Miller photos state’s allocation of members in the there is no long form, only the 10- and hefty fines. The nondisclosure U.S. House of Representatives, and question short form, and Census edict applies to immigration and Bureau officials hope this will law enforcement agencies as well improve the rate of returns from the as all other agencies, entities and EWC mailout, thereby holding down the individuals. Continued from Page 1 cost of having Census takers go out Continued from page 1 Glover, who is currently serving as an ambassador for the University Black seniors hit hardest of North Florida, was chosen for continued from front his ties to the community and the to make increasingly difficult decisions to cope with this economic school according to Bishop downturn-decisions that could have serious long-term consequences. A McKinley Young, chairman of the third (34%) stopped putting money into a 401(k), IRA or other retirement EWC Board of Directors. account, and a quarter (26%) prematurely withdrew funds from their EWC has been beleaguered for retirement nest eggs to pay for living expenses, including mortgage or rent, years with problems ranging from health care, education expenses, and for other reasons. More than three in hiring a college president without a ten (31%) have cut back on their medications, and 28% have carried a college degree, financial misman- higher balance on their credit cards during the past 12 months. agement, loss of accreditation and Faced with the extraordinary impact of this economy, African Americans 45+ are more likely to turn to family or the community for assistance, and safety issues. Williams was brought Guests assemble in a roundtable discussion and free Shedrick Corbin brought his daughter Sierra to are more likely to help family members and friends cope with financial in 2007 after a three year search to ly ask questions of whomever is speaking. experience some “living history”. stabilize the school after it lost its hardships. accreditation which she attained About one in five African Americans 45+ (22%) consulted friends or fam- Weave the Web hosts included Ellla Simmons, "We study her in my school and under her leadership. ily members about finances. Eighteen percent had a child move in for Beverly Riley and Rashida Hadi. here I am with her autograph," said In her new role with SACS, she financial reasons, and 44% helped a child pay bills or expenses. Almost Continued from page 1 Customarily, participants sit in a young Sierra. will coordinate the development one in five (18%) helped a parent pay for basic necessities. African Invited guests are asked to bring roundtable and are given five min- Her father, Shedrick Corbin and implementation of programs, Americans age 45+ were more than twice as likely as all Americans 45+ an artifact or memento from their utes to share from their history. thought it was a real treat for his policies and procedures to aid insti- to seek financial assistance from family, friends, charities and churches family's history in addition to a Some opt for favorite historical daughter to feel real history. A pre- tutions in meeting accreditation (28% vs. 13%). covered dish to share in a potluck moments such as the recent elec- vious attendee himself, he too also standards and improving educa- While some African Americans age 45+ are looking for resources and feast. tion, stories they were told or even felt that the youth could benefit tional programs. tools to provide financial information, many may not be aware or are not "This started as just a notion and significant figures in history who from the experience. Presently, a presidential research taking advantage of the accessible resources available to them. African has grown and grown over the have impacted their life. "It is important that we share these committee encompassing represen- Americans 45+ were half as likely as all Americans in that age group to years", said Guyton. Joined by At Guyton's request, several chil- stories with our children and tatives from the school's alumni, seek out a financial planner (12% vs. 24%), and only one in ten (11%) con- close friends in hosting the event in dren attended this year in an effort remind them of their rich heritage, faculty and event the mayor's office sulted online resources about financial planning. Thirteen percent have guiding the evening along, every- to "pass the torch". said Guyton. "I'm, ready to take is being formed. It is being chaired taken training to get a different type of job, and 18% have attended a job one takes with them apiece of Sierra Corbin was excited to hold 'Each One Teach One to a new by Dr. Orrin Mitchell and Doug fair to help with their career or job search. Three in ten reported taking someone else's life - thus weaving a book autographed by the late Ms. level." Milne. training to keep skills up to date or learn new skills for their current job. the fabric of history. 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Business Exchange by Bill Reed City Chronicles Was African Americans Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Meeting with Obama a Farce? Blacks keep getting fooled about initiatives due them no matter the resi- Many Young Black Males Continue to Lead Hopeless Lives dent of the White House. Black Economic Development prospects took a Last Saturday, I spent some males. Yes, I am getting on my That nonchalant attitude and put in place by the Sheriff and State strange turn when President Barack Obama brought prominent African- time talking to young men and soapbox again. sense of hopelessness has to be Attorney. American leaders to the Oval Office to discuss his administration’s plans for women at the Paul Robeson I have been to several high dealt with before our communities What's that old saying? improving the dire economic conditions gripping much of Black America. Scholar Athlete Summit. schools and visited different juve- can change for the better. The great Something like that if you keep on Despite Black joblessness rates twice that of Whites, Benjamin Jealous, The purpose of the event was nile justice programs and it's clear educator, Benjamin Mays, said, doing what you're doing you are president of the NAACP; Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National basically to bring men from the that there is a mentality of not car- "The tragedy in life doesn't lie in going to keep on getting what Urban League; and the Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the National Action community who played sports in ing and sense of hopelessness not reaching your goal. The tragedy you're getting. And the results we Network, emerged from the meeting mouthing the “Post-racial America” high school and college and the amongst far too many young black lies in having no goal to reach." are getting from current crime pre- mantra. Satisfied with the meeting, the head of the NAACP said: “In these pros to mentor to young adults. The men. And that quotes gets to the heart vention efforts "ain't" getting the times, it didn’t make sense to talk about race-based initiatives.” Jealous also goal is to help youth to understand Imagine feeling that you have of the matter. job done. said: “When you’re on the ground, the poor Black community is the same as that playing sports is great, but nothing to live for. You know right Many of these young men com- We seem to be dealing with a the poor White community”. The event, and comments resulting from it, has using your athletic abilities to also from wrong, but you get caught in a mitting crime not only have non- large number of young men who not only raised questions about Obama’s “accountability” to Blacks, but help you get you into college cycle of self-hate, lack of education chalant attitudes about life, but also for whatever reason have no regard theirs as well. Some African American pundits say it was a White House should be the bigger goal. and a glorified "thug" lifestyle. have no goals or ambitions outside for their lives or any other person's ruse. The nation’s first Black President got the Civil Rights leaders to accept In fact, this year's theme was, It is hard to believe that someone of making a fast buck. A large per- life. the notion he cannot adopt employment strategies that primarily help Blacks. "Leveraging Athletic Abilities to could live life with no hope, no centage of them grew up with no At the root of this issue has to be Officially, President Obama got their support to “target help to regions most Achieve Academic Excellence." respect for others and no fear of the positive male figure in the home, the lack of direction and guidance in need”, which in turn, Obama says, “would lift African-American com- Hats off to School Board repercussion of their actions. hence they their perception of that young men experience as they munities”. Either we need to Member Brenda Priestly Jackson Sounds crazy, but there are young being a man is flawed. grow up in inner-city communities. To the point of changing the status of change the paradigm of and the Duval County School men living that life style everyday. That's why so manyBlak leaders There an old folk saying that African Americans from the nation’s poorest ethnic group, the delegation obviously lost how Black America’s Board for putting on such a great Most of those men are African are preaching that we have to says, "Mothers raise their daughters leaders are to deal event. There had to be nearly 1,000 American and are from low- restore our families if our commu- and let their sons grow up." Too their way and focus. Comments, attributed to students at the event, both males income households and in most nities are going to prosper. many black men are heading down Rev. Sharpton that: “President Obama does- with this president, or and females from middle and high cases single parent households. At Of course family values are the wrong path at a very young age n’t need a Black agenda ... He's not the pres- change to a new schools around the city. least that what the national statistic important no matter what race you because they are not being raised ident of Black America, he's the president of “Leadership” paradigm And speaking of the Jackson say about criminals and repeat belong, but as the African properly. all America, and he need not focus specifical- ly on the unique challenges Black America is of new ideas, perspec- family, the school board member's offenders that have served jail or American community continues to I am reminded of the words of tives, and participants. son, Malik, who is a scholar athlete prison time. struggle with high crime and alarm- Harriet Tubman who said, "I freed facing”, causes concern. Into that breach himself, will be attending Princeton The numbers certainly don't lie, ing rates of teenage pregnancy, thousands of slaves. I could have stepped Tavis Smiley, who on the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” questioned next year. Her daughter is also but forget the numbers for a black males have to be the stabiliz- freed thousands more, if they had Black leaders giving cover to Obama’s short-comings to Blacks. Smiley doing well at her alma mater, moment because we see it every ing force of the black family. known they were slaves." said: “If Black America’s recognized leaders are unwilling to push President Grambling State University. She day. Just drive down Moncrief And I love all of the strategies I keep going back to mentorship Obama on these issues now, how can they expect to hold the moral authori- and her husband certainly deserve Road or Phoenix Avenue, you that our religious leaders are using, and education as two key factors. I ty to question any other president henceforth about issues directly pertaining major kudos for doing a great job would see it for yourself. And I am but the people committing these say the more exposure our young to Black America?” Sadly Smiley is being labeled a “hater”, “sellout” and of raising their children. certainly not stereotyping young crimes are so out of touch to the men get to positive role models and “traitor” by many Blacks for his stance on the issue of Obama’s “accounta- What struck me as I sat listening men that are simply walking down church that it's impossible to reach people who have become success- bility”. to one of the speakers at the event the street or hanging out on the cor- them through rallies, community ful despite the challenges they Sharpton said he wants the voices of minorities to be taken into account was that so many of our youth feel ner in these areas. I am just saying prayer days, gun buy backs, etc. faced in their lives the better. when economic or jobs legislation is drafted, "We need to be part of the dis- like you can't be an academic high that you can get a good idea of the Prayer is a powerful force, and We certainly cannot save every cussion; just as labor leaders have been included, just as business leaders achiever and still be "cool." I also hopelessness that some young men has to be a tool used to combat the child, but we at least have to try. [have had their say]." But, when Sharpton “had his say” and he failed to thought about the thousands of embrace everyday. violence happening in our streets, Signing off Scholar Athlete hold Obama’s feet to the fire by not using the “face time” to tell the nay- young adults that should have been And typically where there's but there also has to be some com- Summit, sayer about race-specific Presidential Initiatives that have been enjoined by there - especially young black smoke, there's fire. prehensive programs and strategies Reggie Fullwood Lyndon Johnson and his 1960s Great Society programs to eliminate poverty and racial injustice and Richard Nixon and 1970s mixture of Government loans, tax incentives, and private business aid in the 1970s to create Black capitalism. Prez Gets a Pass for Good Reason Economic stimulus programs could increase Blacks’ standard of living, The undeni- candidate to win elections, and to kooks, cranks, zanies, Glenn Beck, bloated military, that’s the price i.e. the Johnson and Nixon Initiatives. Yet, Blacks, and their leadership, able fact is that govern after he won. The blueprint Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin, tea anyone who sits behind the desk in have allowed Candidate, and President Obama to “nickel and dime” them on President requires that the Democratic presi- baggers, and GOP ultra conserva- the Oval Office, must pay to gov- issues of economic development. Blacks still star-struck about Barack being Obama has got- dential candidate tout a strong tives further guarantees that blacks ern. The rules of presidential gov- in the White House can’t get their heads around the thought that the ten a racial pass defense, the war against terrorism, fear if they utter the most bland and ernance demand no less. Sharpton, President of the United States can, before noon tomorrow, direct billions in from blacks. a vague plan for winding down the meek criticism it will give aid and the NAACP, Urban League, and the Economic Stimulus programs to predominately Black Congressional This torment- Iraq War, while escalating the comfort to the enemy, and earn a Congressional Black Caucus, have Districts by his signature. ing fact ignited brief finger point- Afghan conflict, mild proposals to slap as a race traitor. at times lightly chided Obama to do For “our victory to come”, more Black Americans need to understand ing between the Reverend Al control greenhouse emissions, lim- But Blacks also want him to suc- and say more for blacks, but where Smiley is coming from and start utilizing basic and proven techniques Sharpton and talk show host Tavis ited tax reform for the middle class, ceed. That’s not solely out of a mix they’re also realists. They’ll push to grow Black American enclaves. Either we need to change the paradigm Smiley. It’s hardly the first time a cautious plan for affordable of race pride, the eternal thirst for him to work through the back door of how Black America’s leaders are to deal with this president, or change to that blacks publicly and more often health care, pro business solutions positive black male role models, to increase spending and expand a new “Leadership” paradigm of new ideas, perspectives, and participants. privately have wrung their hands to joblessness, and make only the and his eloquence. They’re fervent- education, health care, and job cre- Like-minded Blacks should note the conference Smiley is convening over Obama’s absolute unwilling- most genteel reproach of Wall ly convinced that he truly has their ation programs for blacks. That’s Saturday, March 20th in Chicago. The nationally-televised forum: “We ness to say and do more for blacks. Street, and then stick to this script interests at heart, and even though more than enough reason they and Count! The Black Agenda is the American Agenda”, will be held from 8 am This prompts even more hand once in the Oval Office. Race talk he can’t spout a “black agenda” most other blacks are willing to – noon, at Chicago State University’s Emil and Patricia A. Jones wringing over why blacks still give is nowhere to be found on a he’ll work hard, quietly, behind the give him a racial pass. Convocation Center, 9501 South King Drive. him an irrevocable pass. The hand Democratic president’s must list. scenes to improve conditions for wringing is as pointless as the The only time that changed was the black poor and needy. Then demand for Obama to embrace a midway through Clinton’s second there’s the horrific alternative of a black agenda. It’s not going to hap- term. With no reelection cares, GOP takeover. Blacks are in stark pen, in fact it can’t happen. Clinton made a mild, tepid, public terror that a resurgent GOP will Obama etched that in stone from relations glossed stab at setting up a mean a sink back to greater impov- the first day of his presidential race panel to talk about the plight erishment, political disempower- campaign. In his candidate declara- of black America. The panel talked, ment, racial polarization, and even tion speech in Springfield, Illinois and talked and talked some more, racial violence. in February 2007, he made only the made a few half hearted recom- Obama has repeatedly protested barest mention of race. The focus mendations for change, and then to the black critics that he’s not the was on change, change for every- promptly forgot about them. black president, but the president. one. He had little choice. The insti- But that didn’t matter. Blacks He’s pulled and tugged hard by cor- tution of the presidency, and what it still swooned, gushed, and reveled porate and defense industry lobby- takes to get it, demands that racial in the Clinton magic and mystique. ists, the oil and nuclear power typecasting be scrapped. Obama In polls, he ranked even higher than industry, government regulators, would have had no hope of winning Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan environmental watchdog groups, the Democratic presidential nomi- as the “black” leader blacks most conservative family values groups, nation, let alone the presidency, if liked. It’s no different with Obama. conservative GOP senators and there had been any hint that he He’s a Democrat. For the past half house members, foreign diplomats embraced the race-tinged politics century a Democratic presidential and leaders. They all have their pri- of Sharpton or Jesse Jackson. His candidate has been guaranteed an orities and agendas and all vie hard campaign would have been margin- automatic 85 to 90 percent of the to get White House support for alized and compartmentalized as black vote. Blacks have been the their pet legislation, or to kill or merely the politics of racial sym- party’s loyalist foot soldiers even as cripple legislation that threatens bolism. blue collar whites, and a significant their interests. Obama will cling tightly to the number of Latinos, and Asians If he gives the company store to centrist blueprint Bill Clinton laid defected to the GOP. The withering Wall Street, waters down health out for a Democratic presidential assault from assorted racists, care reform, and further bloats a DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- tunities for free expression of ideas. 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Brigety, II has been port units. the 2010 debut of the all-new show aerialists performing a synchro- named the Deputy Assistant Dr. Brigety is a native of WE PLAY TOO MUCH! nized aerial dance, stunt basketball, Secretary of State for the Bureau Jacksonville, Florida, where he The talented R&B and Pop artist high flying trampoline shenani- of Population, Refugees and was born and raised. He was edu- has been singing since he was 5- gans; teeterboard maneuvers and Migration. Previously, Dr. Brigety cated in Duval County public years old. He has performed at trapeze artists. served as Director of the schools, graduating with honors venues all across the country Actor, comedian and imperson- Sustainable Security Program at from Sandalwood Senior High including the famous Apollo ator Anthony Luewellyn a.k.a. the Center for American Progress. School in 1991. Dr. Brigety is a Theater in New York. 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The Church Haiti in the spotlight, an unprece- 50,000 Baptist congregations will "The images coming from Haiti are Katrina in 2005." is located at 5863 Moncrief Rd. Pastor Ernie L. Murray Sr. Pastor. For more dented alliance of five black Baptist have no difficulty meeting the devastating," said Dr. T. DeWitt AABMC also is developing a vol- information call the church at (904) 768-8800. organizations has pledged to raise financial goal even as donations to Smith, Jr., president of the unteer management program to $50 million to rebuild the Caribbean relief agencies have slowed down Progressive National Baptist assist the more than 10 million One Accord Ministries Birthday Bash nation after the devastating January nearly two months after the quake. Convention. "Our vision for Haiti, AABMC church members across earthquake. "African-Americans are generous however, is not limited to the America who may want to help by Celebration for Bishop Goodman The African-American Baptist people and they rise to the occa- images we've seen. We will work donating their personal time. The One Accord Ministries will be having a birthday bash celebration honor- Mission Collaboration, which sion," he said. "We are confident with Haitian partners to rebuild program will operate via online ing Bishop Jan D. Goodman's 31 years of Ministry and 16 years of includes the National Missionary that given the opportunity and given strong homes, churches, schools and application, providing volunteer Pastoring. Festivities will begin on Wednesday, March 3rd - Friday, March Baptist Convention of America, the avenue to move resources that clinics." service opportunities that match 5th at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Progressive National Baptist our people will respond. Hopefully The AABMC has also begun pro- interests to needs. The volunteer One Accord Ministries International is located at 2971 Waller Street, Convention, National Baptist this will be a catalyst." viding: program will include scheduling 32254 on the Westside. There will be a formal banquet on Saturday, March Convention of America, National The Collaboration will provide •Weekly deployment of medical service assignments in Haiti for the 6th 6:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk. For more informa- Baptist Convention, USA and Lott assistance that includes plans for: professionals to provide critical next several months. tion, e-mail [email protected]. Carey Baptist Foreign Mission •Five health care clinics to provide medical services and care. "We realize that members of our Convention, unveiled its ambitious restorative health services and well- •A daily feeding program in Port- churches across America are deeply initiative at New Covenant Baptist ness. au-Prince that feeds hundreds of affected by the damage that this Knights of Peter Claver to Host Church on Chicago's South Side. •50 schools with enhanced learn- people per day. earthquake has wreaked on families District Junior Conference Rev. David Emmanuel Goatley, ing environments. •A daily feeding program provid- and individuals in Haiti," said Dr. executive secretary-treasurer of the •500 reconstructed churches to ing 150 meals daily for earthquake Julius R. Scruggs, president of the The Knights of Peter Claver Inc. will host its 2010 Gulf Coast District Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission serve as center points for communi- patients at Saint-Marc hospitals National Baptist Convention, USA, Junior Conference at the Jacksonville Marriott, Southpoint, March 5-7, Convention, an international mis- ty empowerment. Other significant components whose convention launched an 2010. The conference will bring Catholic youth from across the sion agency of black Baptist her- •5,000 homes to house victims left include providing water, energy online volunteer recruitment plat- Southeastern U. S. to Florida's First Coast. The 2-day conference is geared supplies, cash grants and groceries form days after the January 12 towards spiritual enrichment for Catholic youth, ages 7-17. It will include to families and individuals in need. earthquake. "This is a way that our educational events such as a spelling bee and science fair. There will also Women’s Worship Word & Praise Service In February, 1,000 families who lost members can give of their personal be workshops including a childhood obesity presentation. On March 21 at 6 P.m. The CFIGC Refreshing Women of Jacksonville homes in Legoane (near the earth- time and resources to help our The opening ceremony will be 7p.m., Friday, March 5th with local and Will be presenting a "Powerful Worship, Praise and Word Service" with quake's epicenter) and communities brothers and sisters recover in national officers in attendance. Bishop Victor Galeone will be the principal women from around the city in charge. Included in the event will be Rev. to the west of Port-au-Prince Haiti," he said. celebrant of the Conference Mass at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6th in the Mattie W. Freeman, Sister Ema Sims, Dr. Beverly Weed, Sis Pat Gadson received a total of $30,000 in cash It is estimated that more than one main ballroom at the Marriott. and many more. The public is welcome to come out and help lift the name and grocery grants. million children in Haiti are now The Knights of Peter Claver, is named after St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit of Jesus. It will be held at the New Friend Missionary Baptist Church, 1996 "Providing immediate response to orphans because of the earthquake. priest from Spain who ministered to African slaves in Cartegena, Colombia Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233. Rev. Marvin Nash, Pastor. immediate needs has been critical," Under this program, AABMC will in the 1600s. The faith-based fraternal order was founded in 1909, in said Dr. Stephen John Thurston, connect its member churches and Mobile, Alabama for Black men who were barred from other organizations president of the National Baptist social organizations with orphan- in the Catholic Church. The Knights of Peter Claver is a faith-based frater- Stanton All Class Reunion Convention of America and senior ages in Haiti to ensure that Haitian nal order with units in over 400 Catholic parishes around the world. The 4th Annual Stanton Gala for alumni, faculty and staff of Old Stanton, pastor of the New Covenant Baptist orphans are properly cared for and New Stanton and Stanton Vocational High School will be held May 1, 2010 Church. "Having existing working nurtured. NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. at the Prime Osborn convention center. This year's event will spotlight for- relationships with established "African-American Baptists know Information must be received in the Free Press offices no mer Stanton Bands and honor, posthumously, Band Director Mr. Kernaa churches in the country enabled us what it means to support one anoth- McFarlin. to move swiftly to provide food, er through devastation," said Dr. later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. For more information about this year's Gala and to view previous Galas, water, temporary shelter and pas- David Emmanuel Goatley, execu- Information received prior to the event date will be print- visit www.stantonhighschool.org or call Gala Chairman Kenneth Reddick toral care. This is reminiscent of the tive secretary-treasurer of Lott ed on a space available basis until the date. Fax e-mail to at 904-764-8795. Tickets will be available at our next meeting February 8th immediate support that churches Carey Baptist Foreign Mission 765-3803 or e-mail to [email protected]. at 6:00p.m. at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. gave to people in our own country Convention. Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Services Seeking the lost for Christ 7:40 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school “Miracle at Midday” 9:30 a.m. 12 noon—1 p.m. The Word from the Sons 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship and Daughters of Bethel Dinner and Bible Study Pastor Rudolph 3rd Sunday - 3:30 p.m. at 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 9:30 a.m. Sunday School McKissick, Sr. McKissick, Jr. Senior Pastor Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 4:50 p.m. Senior Pastor 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Radio Ministry Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. WCGL 1360 AM - Thursday 8:15 -8:45 a.m. Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. AM 1400 - Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. TV Ministry Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM WTLV - Channel 12 Sunday’s at 6:30 a.m. Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Pastor Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M. Grace and Peace The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. 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THURSDAY Thursday High Praise Worship 7:00 p.m. Youth Church 7:00 p.m. 2061 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, Florida 32208 The Church That Reaches Up to God and Out to Man (904) 765-5683 Email:[email protected] Evangel Temple Assembly of God March 4-10, 2010 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 FBI Closes Books on 100 Unsolved Civil Rights Killings Strange but true the Civil Rights responsible for the death of an inno- struggle to be persistent. . . . If we Movement will go a cent, unarmed civil rights protester. can solve a number of these cases, disorderly conduct long way to ensuring The 1965 killing brought Rev. that's fantastic. But if we can bring equal justice for all. Martin Luther King Jr. to the state. to closure all of these cases, I think Florida woman dies after sexual Three years after Others did not point to a smoking this will be well worth the effort." promising to investigate gun or were not related to civil Federal officials say they are escapade gone wrong - The naked body of an the killings, the FBI has rights at all. hampered by limited federal civil Arcadia, FL 67-year-old woman was pulled from a local river last week- wrapped up its investi- According to the Washington rights law when the crimes end. She was still located inside her car that was submerged in 12 feet gations. Not all of the Post: occurred. However, murder does of water. cases will result in pros- In nearly one-fifth of the 108 not have a statute of limitations. If Officials with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office say Joy Devoe was ecutions, though. cases, they learned that the deaths possible, states should step in to last seen early Sunday morning leaving a party with a man who wasn't "There's maybe five to had no connection to the racial prosecute people accused of civil her husband - but a 41-year-old "boyfriend" who used to live in the seven cases, where we unrest pulsing through the South at rights crimes. camper next to her home. don't know who did it," the height of the civil rights strug- Even if the alleged perpetrators The boyfriend told deputies after the party, they went to a secluded FBI Special Agent gle. In at least one case, the victim are old and decrepit, the promise of boat ramp to have sex. But while they were fooling around, the car Cynthia Deitle, who is had been killed by a relative, but the justice should be upheld. It's like slipped into the water. When he realized they were in the water, he said heading the bureau's family blamed the Ku Klux Klan. In the occasional prosecutions we hear he started rolling down the window and told her they needed to get out. effort, told the other cases, a victim drowned or about for Nazi war criminals. The The boyfriend was able to swim to safety. He told deputies he spent the Washington Post. "Some was fatally knifed in a bar fight. international courts have pulled 89- night across the river at an empty Girl Scout Campground and that we know; others we Two black women registering voters year-old men in to court with oxy- Devoe never resurfaced. know but can't prove. in the hot Mississippi summer died gen tubes attached to their hospital Sheriff's deputies say they don't believe Devoe's drowning is anything For every other case, we in a car accident. One man died beds. more than a tragic accident during an intentional love affair. got it." under his mistress -- a bedroom It's important that the nation's "The fact that we were able to freely move the gear shift without hav- Revealing the results, secret kept for more than four civil rights operation maintain that ing to step on the brake, water in the lungs, nothing to indicate foul play though, will let the pub- decades until the bureau came call- same sort of vigilance. Combined - it's looking like it's just a bad place to go for that activity," said Deputy Cases such as the famous killings in lic know that crimes ing. with the pursuit of new civil rights Vitalli of the Sheriff's Office. Philadelphia, Missisippi of three young civil based on race will not "These racially motivated mur- violations, such as the unfair lend- rights workers were brought to justice under be swept under the rug. ders are some of the greatest blem- ing practices that spawned the sub- Couple robs jewelery store and leaves the initiative. Their case was “unsolved for Some of the investiga- ishes on our nation's history," prime mortgage crisis, the civil - Sheakia Stubbs, 31, and decades. tions have answered Thomas E. Perez, assistant attorney rights division should put those 4 year old son behind by Jeff Mays. BV long-standing myster- general for civil rights told the looking to take advantage of people boyfriend John Benson, 47, went shopping this past weekend at a FBI efforts to investigate more ies. FBI agents have uncovered that Washington Post. "We owe it to because of their race on notice. Philadelphia jewelry store. The couple, however, had not planned on than 100 unsolved killings linked to an Alabama state trooper was people who were all a part of this buying a thing. Instead, they were casing the place to see what pricey baubles they could stuff in to their bags. The duo brought along their 4- year-old son to act as a Book details grant opportu- distraction, but he just threw a wrench in their nities for people of color scheme, so they dumped him. business and the arts – from music Stubbs, Benson and their to painting to writing as well as son strolled in to Platinum actors, museums, the environment & Ice Jewelry store and and agriculture. asked to see women's dia- “We can either complain or be a mond rings. part of change”, says Dr. Donna. Shortly after examining the tray of costly trinkets, the couple created a She adds, “I took action believing diversion, snatched the display of jewelry and hightail it out the store the words of the great Toni with their 4-year-old in tow. Morrison, ‘If you want to read a According to police records, the store's owner and an employee gave book that hasn’t been written, you chase to the couple and child. Stubbs split, going in another direction must write it yourself.’ That’s what and Benson kept running with the boy. Benson, who was finally cor- I have joyfully done, hoping to help nered by his victims, pulled out a razor or knife and proceeded to slash millions of African Americans Mali Vai students enjoy a weekend away in Del Ray the jewelry store owner across his face and neck. He then got away leave their footprint in the sand of A group of competitive tennis players from the MaliVai Washington again, but this time, solo. The robber left his hysterical young son change.” Kids Foundation recently spent the weekend in Del Ray, Florida and behind. The couple stole a total of fifteen rings, which are valued at The only way to get the book is by attended the International Tennis Championships. 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The first ter will be on Saturday March 13, ing artists Charlie Wilson, Cameo, Spoken Word at the Ritz Theater in appetizers and music. The Theatre a 30 year class reunion planning Saturday of every month the Ritz 2010 at the EWC Student Thursday, March 4, 2010. The meeting on March 6, 2010 at the Mint Condition, Ohio Players and is located at 125 East Forsyth Jazz Band features a different jazz Assessment Center. For more infor- Doug E. Fresh. For more informa- free event will start at 7 p.m. Street. Call 355-2787 for more Highlands Library starting at 3 p.m. artist. This month is the music of mation, call 887-4165 or 236-7840. tion visit www.heartandsouljax.com. Spoken word night is held on the information. For more information, call Cecilia Grover Washington. Call 632-5555 first Thursday of every month Dorsey at 766-8784. for more information. Ponte Vedra Art Boyz II Men in Concert where poets, writers, vocalists and Home and Patio Show sometimes musicians gather to A Day of Gardening and Craft Festival Boyz II Men - hailed by the RIAA With close to five hundred com- Universoul Circus as the most commercially success- present and hear some of the area’s The public is invited to participate The annual Ponte Vedra Art and panies in the home improvement The Universoul Circus will return ful R&B group of all time - return most powerful and profound lyrical in ‘A Day of Gardening’ on Craft Festival will be held March industry under one roof, you'll save to Jacksonville March 9 - 14 across to center stage at the Florida voices in a casual open-mic setting. Saturday, March 6 from 9 to 2:30 20-21, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. time and money when you visit the the street from the Prime Osborne Theatre on Thursday, April 8, 2010. For more info call 632-5555. p.m. at the Duval Extension Office daily. 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Three days and thousands of Osborn III Convention Center Peppers, Lawn Weed Control, The March meeting of the PRIDE The Annual Gala of alumni, facul- square feet full of jaw-dropping March 4-7. Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening, Book Club will be on Friday, ty and staff of Old Stanton, New deals on books will appeal to any and more. For questions, please March 12, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the James Love Pinochle Stanton and Stanton Vocational fan of literature. It will be held at call Becky at 387-8850. homeof Marie Carter. The book for Tournament High Schools will be held May 1, Book Signing discussion will be ON THE LINE the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Expo The Jacksonville Pinochle Club 2010 at the Prime Osborne Retired school teacher and admin- by Daniel Paisner . For directions or Center on March 4-7. Call 630- Ritz Jazz Jamm will host a tournament on Friday, Convention Center. 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March 4-10, 2010 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 9 What Does TV Teach Us About Black Families? EUR by T. Pendleton, BAW “Good Times” or Olivia about every black family show Black families on television are on “The Cosby Show,” ever made has white folks GOSSIPGOSSIP SCOOPSCOOP pretty darn fascinating and, due to somehow a super-cute thrown in for comic relief. reality TV - and Tyler Perry - there black child always finds Either it’s a bumbling white per- are more of them than ever before. their way to a black fam- son, a white friend who has no Morris Chestnut on the IRS Hotlist If you’ve been watching closely, ily, even if they’re not clue about basic black culture, a Actor Morris Chestnut has joined the ranks there are many things you can learn born into it. TV kids white couple who are bemused of the many celebrities who are behind on from TV’s black families. You can rarely have screaming by the actions of their black their taxes. learn about husband and wife rela- tantrums in supermar- friends or a white person who According to the DETNews, he owes more tionships; you can learn how to kets, whine, complain or draws laughs when they try to than $215,800 in delinquent federal taxes. raise your children and handle dress poorly. Their hair do something shady to black Public records show, IRS filed a tax lien in careers, important life issues and is always done, and they folks, and the black folks out- the amount of $217,817 against Chestnut and more. Black TV families are a even have cute friends. If smart them. There is a bit of an his wife on January 7, 2010 with the Los broadcast primer on how real black they’re teenagers, you’ll exception for reality shows – as Angeles County Recorded of Deeds. families live, love and work. never see one with a bad many of them are wrapped Apparently, Chestnut does not agree with Don’t believe it? Well, here are case of acne; if they do The Cosbys around celebrities. On these the amount listed in the lien and is disputing the things we’ve learned about have it, it will just be a shows, white folks are usually it. Chestnut co-stars in an ABC television series, "V" which is set to black family life from watching TV. simple pimple. Teenagers always Payne,” Neesee James on “All Of still clueless about authentic black return Tuesday(Mar 30) 2010. Black people live well - even on get dates, and their dating dilemmas Us,” Rebecca Crews on “The culture, but profiting in some way, Smithsonian Says No to O.J. “Good revolve around things that are easi- Family Crews” and let’s not forget shape or form off the black The Smithsonian has given O.J. Simpson’s ly solved. Tiny and Toya of “Tiny and Toya.” artist/celeb at the heart of the show, acquittal suit a big “hell to the no” after Black families love (In their cases, even if the man is in so they do make an attempt to be announcing today it wants no part of the outfit. to sing or dance jail or they divorce him, working is savvy. The decision comes one day after a judge together. not an issue.) Even wives with Black folks always have one approved the donation as the solution to a long On just careers like Claire Huxtable and dumb or manipulative friend or court battle between Simpson and Fred about Vivian relative. Goldman over the clothing. According to the every sin- Banks on If you Associated Press, Smithsonian spokeswoman gle black “The Fresh watched Linda St. Thomas says the suit is not appropri- family TV Prince of either “The ate for the museum’s collection. show, there is at Bel-Air” Way It Is” The agreement between Simpson, Fred least were rarely or “Fantasia Goldman and Simpson’s former sports agent, Mike Gilbert, provided The Evans Family one seen actu- for Real,” that if the Smithsonian turned it down, they would seek another museum Times.” ally work- you’ll or institution of higher learning. If you watch black families on episode where everyone has to ing. Big understand Simpson wore the suit on Oct. 3, 1995, when he was acquitted of killing TV, you would think that all black break into song or dance. Maybe Dee Dee why rela- his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. families live pretty well. Even on it’s to celebrate a birthday; maybe on “All of tives can be Rapper DMX to Healdine Church Fundraiser “Good Times,” the classic TV show it’s a song that comes on, and Us” didn’t an issue on Rapper DMX is being advertised as the head- about a black family living in everyone has to groove to it, or work, but black fami- liner of a “gospel rap extravaganza” at his Chicago's projects, made black maybe it’s like the famous “Candy” her hus- ly shows. church. folks look pretty good. If you episode on “The Cosby Show,” band’s first (Note to The rapper, born Earl Simmons, is scheduled notice, the Evans’ apartment was where Cliff and Claire Huxtable wife, who House of Payne Fantasia: to take the stage at Morning Star Sanctified always immaculately clean, despite was single, Taking Church, where he and his family have been the five people living there. No did. In fact, on black fami- care of grown men, even if they members for the past eight months. According roaches or rodents despoiled their ly shows, it’s the single women who shared your childhood and last to Pastor Barbara King, DMX wanted to help space, and they even had artwork work. Think Terry and Maxine, the name, is not helping them or you.) raise money for repairs. and sconces on their walls. sisters on “Soul Food,” the series. But it doesn’t stop there. Look at Tickets for the show, which he’s doing for The Cosbys definitely lived well Single Terry worked; married Calvin on “House of Payne” or free, ranges from $35-$40. The event “is amping up security because in their Brooklyn brownstone, and Maxine did not. Of course, baby sis Dirk on “All of Us.” Then there are they’re unsure of what kind of crowd the convicted felon will draw,” Rev. Run’s and Terry Crews’ fami- Bird worked, but since her husband, the dumb relatives, like Junior on TMZ reported. lies live in pretty nice mansions. Lem, had issues with regular “My Wife and Kids.” During the Bills will not offer owens contract next season employment, we figure she had to. The family on “What’s Happening” show’s entire run, he never revealed Wide receiver Terrell Owens will not be offered a new contract by the Single black people live fabu- lived in a comfortable home, as did more than three brain cells. Buffalo Bills, the NFL team said on Saturday. lously. the families on “227.” Even Huey, However, Jazz on “The Fresh The decision means Owens, a former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro, will If you are single on a black fami- Riley and Grandad on “The Prince of Bel-Air” is a personal become an unrestricted free agent on March 5, the Bills said. ly show and have a job - ANY kind Boondocks” live in a huge, expen- favorite, if only because in real life, The 36-year-old caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns of job - your apartment or house sive home in the burbs. The The Jeffersons Jeff “DJ Jazzy Jeff” Townes is one during his only season with Buffalo. will be fabulously decorated; you Jeffersons were one of only a few of the world’s greatest deejays. He also caught his 1,000th career pass last season, becoming the sixth will always have enough money for black families on TV to live in an sing this jazz classic to each other. Let’s just call that casting against NFL player to reach the milestone. He ranks third in NFL all-time fabulous clothes; you will have a apartment - but don’t forget, it was We can understand if you’re type. receiving with 14,951 yards. a deluxe one in the sky. If there are Fantasia or Monica or Keyshia constant stream of boyfriends or any black people living in abject Cole, but all this breaking into song girlfriends who, even if undesirable on other shows? Well, apparently in some way, are always good-look- that’s just how black folks do. ing. You will always have a group Usually, this singing or dancing can of hilarious, similarly single and also solve any relationship issue fashionable friends who are regu- between parents. Black TV parents larly available for drinks, dinner or almost never get a divorce, and if gatherings at your fabulously deco- they do, things will rated home. Think “Half and Half.” work out amicably in Also, if you the long run (See “Half are single, and “Half” “All of Us,” you will “House of Payne,” etc.) probably be If the Daddy ageless and What’s Happening works, the Mama able to adopt pover- doesn't need to (or a precocious ty, you won’t see that on TV unless won't be seen at work). child, like it’s on the news. One thing we’ve Willona did Black people have uncommonly learned from watching on “Good cute children. black family shows is Times.” When have you ever, ever seen a that the mama doesn’t White black family that doesn’t have at have to go to work as least one precocious child living in long as a daddy is in the The Fresh Prince of Bel Aire the household? Whether it was household. Florida Evans, Kady on “My Wife and Kids,” Jasmine Simmons of “Run’s people are for comic relief. Bobby on “All Of Us,” Penny on House” Ella Payne on “House of We could just site “The Jeffersons” as an example, but just Songstress Anita Baker Avoids Jail Time in Royalty Dispute Anita Baker's Friday began with have to review the documents under the threat of jail hanging over her. It the threat of jail. ended with the Grammy-winning After a recess, Popke relented, R&B singer exiting a Detroit court- saying: "I'm not going to hold you room, smiling and excited to get her in contempt or send you to jail weekend started. today." What made the 52-year-old The judge then instructed Baker, Detroit resident so happy was that her lawyers, Bridgforth's attorney she and her lawyers were able to Hanley Gurwin and Hertz to work reach an agreement with her ex- out language acceptable to all par- husband's attorney to create a ties. process that eventually will decide The sides retreated to the jury how much Walter Bridgforth is room and returned later to inform owed in music royalties as part of Popke that they had reached a deal. the couple's divorce settlement. The agreement calls for Hertz to "I'm so happy. ... I have never Anita Baker report back to the court by late been in such a position before," from the record companies on the April on his dealings with the Baker said in the hallway outside amount owed to Bridgforth. record companies. court. "And we don't intend to ever But when that deadline passed Everyone seemed pleased with be in such a position ever again. I and Baker again didn't sign the outcome, even the judge. just wanna go home, and I'm happy Thursday, Wayne County Chief "Miss Baker, I thank you for your to go home. ... As horrific as it Family Court Judge Lita Masini cooperation," Popke said. "I apolo- could have been, it was lovely to Popke ordered the singer back to gize for the stress that this obvious- feel supported, though, on the other court Friday to sign or be jailed. ly put on you, but I think we've end." On Thursday, Popke said Baker reached a very successful conclu- Baker, best-known for hits such had been uncooperative, and the sion and can move forward." as Giving You the Best That I Got, singer complained of being "muz- The royalties in question would faced a deadline last week to sign zled." come from two albums released TH documents to empower court- At Friday's hearing, Baker rose to during Baker's marriage to STARTS FRIDAY, MARCH 5 appointed music contract expert speak under oath, telling the judge Bridgforth. AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE Howard Hertz to seek information it was a "very stressful situation" to NO PASSES ACCEPTED Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press March 4-10, 2010 NAACP Image Awards Laud Country’s Most Progressive and Talented Former and new NAACP chair From left, Lee Daniels, Mo'Nique, Gabourey Sidibe and Paula LL Cool J, left, presents Wyclef Jean with the Vanguard at the 41st Vann Jones received the Julian Bond, left, and Roslyn Patton pose backstage with the award for outstanding motion picture NAACP Image Awards. President’s Award. Brock. for 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire' at the 41st NAACP Image Awards. Saviors Day 2010 Warns Obama of backlash ‘Precious” Sweeps Awards CHICAGO - Nation of Islam ly: A year ago, newly-elected him. Meanwhile, comedian Chris Minister Louis Farrakhan predicted "Your people are suffering. You President Barack Obama dominat- Rock might have gotten off the fun- trouble ahead for President Barack can't ease their plight, but you can ed the NAACP Image Awards. But niest joke when he feigned present- Obama and urged him to do more to use your bully pulpit. Speak for the this go-round, the movie Precious ing an award “for the best light- improve the lives of blacks and the poor. Speak for the weak." enjoyed that honor, walking away skinned actress in a mini-series,” downtrodden. His remarks were He said helping the Nation of with a half-dozen trophies in the especially given that when his own made at the annual Savior’s Day Islam, which has worked to reform movie categories, including Best picture, Good Hair, won for Best event. black inmates for decades, would Picture, Director (Lee Daniels), Documentary, he called it “the The 76-year-old leader said the also be an answer. Independent Film, Actress (Gabby blackest movie of all time.” "white right" was conspiring to "Put some money on back of us," Sidibe), Supporting Actress Other major winners include: make Obama a one-term president, he said. "We can reform our peo- (Mo’Nique) and Screenplay Comedy Series: " House of Payne" and pointed to his stalled efforts to ple." (Geoffrey Fletcher). As for televi- • Actor in a comedy series: Daryl introduce health care legislation as Min. Farrakhan has vigorously sion, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne "Chill" Mitchell, "Brothers" proof. He said those opponents and supported Obama for years and proved the voters’ favorite, netting • Actress in a comedy series: lobbyists were trapping him into a used his presidency as a call to four awards. Cassi Davis, "House of Payne" future war with Iran that could lead action for blacks. That was even as Among the evening’s highlights • Drama series: "Lincoln to mass destruction. Obama distanced himself from the were an array of gracious accept- Heights" An estimated 20,000 people group for Farrakhan's past com- ance speeches, especially those by • Actor in a drama series: Hill attended the always heavily guard- ments that many considered anti- Mo’Nique and her teary-eyed co- Harper, "CSI: NY" ed event at the United Center in Semitic. star Gabby Sidibe, and by their • Actress in a drama series: Jada director/producer Lee Daniels who Pinkett Smith, "HawthoRNe" Chicago. Followers - men dressed Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks at United Center Supporters say Farrakhan's words brought down the curtain by contin- • Television movie, miniseries or in navy uniforms and women in in Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Farrakhan is expected to critique are often taken out of context. ue to speak until the closing credits dramatic special: "Gifted Hands" white skirt suits with matching President Barack Obama's first year in office in a speech to thousands Farrakhan continued his praise of began to roll. Tyler Perry dedicated • Actor in a daytime drama series: hijabs - cheered on Farrakhan with at the Chicago-based movement's annual Saviours Day convention. Obama Sunday, and said the shouts of "Allahu Akbar," Arabic nation's first black president was his accolade to his late mother who Cornelius Smith, Jr., "All My for "God is great." where he said he heard the late divine knowledge has allowed him manipulated into disavowing just passed away last December. Children" Farrakhan spent most of the well Nation of Islam leader Elijah to recognize countless warning Farrakhan. Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, who’s • Actress in a daytime drama anticipated four-hour speech Muhammad speak to him. signs over the decades - such as nat- He would not say if he and Obama been wheelchair-bound since the series: Debbi Morgan, "All My recounting a 1985 vision he had in He said that experience led him to ural disasters such as the earth- had ever met on the issue. 2001 motorcycle accident that left Children" Mexico. Farrakhan has often inklings about future events, quake in Chile - and said they indi- "They all want to know did I ever him paralyzed from the waist down, • News/information (series or described how he believes he was including the United States' 1986 cate impending trouble, including meet with him and what did I say or choked up while expressing how special): "The Inauguration of invited aboard an unidentified fly- bombing of Libya. for Obama. what he say," Farrakhan said in the much winning for his work on the Barack Obama, 44th President of ing object he calls "the wheel" Farrakhan recounted how his He addressed the president direct- speech. 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