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By: Danielle Haynes triarch of a Republican po- died Tuesday in Texas, the United States of Ameri- Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at UPI litical dynasty who cham- her family announced. She ca and relentless proponent the age of 92,” a statement pioned family literacy dur- was 92. of family literacy, Barbara from the office of her Barbara Bush, the ma- ing her time as first lady, “A former first lady of Pierce Bush passed away See Bush page 2
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Senate Republican lead- “I’m the one who de- On April 11, Sens. Cory er Mitch McConnell said cides what we take to the Booker, D-N.J., Lindsey Tuesday the Senate won’t floor, that’s my responsibil- Graham, R-S.C., Chris consider legislation to ity as the majority leader, Coons, D-Del. and Thom prevent President Donald and we will not be having Tillis R-N.C., introduced Trump from firing special this on the floor of the Sen- the Special Counsel Inde- counsel Robert Mueller. ate,” McConnell said. pendence and Integrity Act, McConnell told Fox He added legislation which would only allow a News’ Neil Cavuto he isn’t necessary, stating there senior Justice Department won’t approve a vote on a is “no indication” Trump official to fire Mueller for bipartisan bill introduced will fire Mueller, and he is good cause after providing last week to protect Mueller instead concentrating on the reason in writing. from being fired from his legislation that will move It also would give any role investigating Russia’s the Senate’s investigation special counsel 10 days alleged interference in the on Russia’s alleged inter- after a termination to chal- 2016 presidential election ference forward. lenge the move in court and and whether members of “I don’t think the presi- would preserve the staffing, Trump’s campaign col- dent’s going to do that. And documents and materials of luded with the Russian just a practical matter even an investigation. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate won’t vote government to sway the if we passed it, why would Trump described the on a bill limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to fire special counsel Robert election results. he sign it?” he said. See Bill page 3 Mueller. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
“Laura, Barbara, Jen- she met her future husband role model,” Bush said others. For my grandfather, child, Jeb Bush, served as na and I are sad, but our at age 16 at a school dance in a speech launching the she was his top adviser and governor of Florida and Bush souls are settled because in Rye, N.Y. George H.W. foundation. “Many of the confidante. ran for president in 2016. continued from page 1 we know hers was,” said a Bush was a Navy pilot and estimated 23 million adults For her family, she was a Sons Neil Bush and Marvin husband, former President statement from her son, for- the two married after the with literacy problems are steady, loving and guiding Bush are businessmen, and George H.W. Bush, said. mer President George W. end of World War II, when parents. hand. And for her country, daughter Dorothy Bush Her death comes days Bush. “Barbara Bush was they moved to Texas and “To break this cycle of she was an inspiration and Koch is an author and phi- after a family spokesman a fabulous first lady and the future president started despair we have to work to an example for all,” he said lanthropist. The Bushes’ said she was in failing a woman unlike any other his oil business. establish literacy as a value Tuesday. first daughter, Robin, died health and had declined who brought levity, love The two entered politi- in every American family. Barbara Bush wrote a at age 3. further medical treatment. and literacy to millions. To cal life in 1967, when vot- And I mean every type of number of books during Jeb Bush’s oldest son, Barbara Bush had been us, she was so much more. ers elected George H.W. family.” and after her time as first George P. Bush, is running in and out of the hospi- Mom kept us on our toes Bush to the U.S. House of Though she made lit- lady, including Reflections: for re-election as Texas tal over the past year for and kept us laughing until Representatives for Texas’ eracy her lifelong cause, Life After the White House land commissioner. Grand- treatment for congestive the end. I’m a lucky man 7th District. as first lady, she also em- and Barbara Bush: A Mem- daughter Barbara Bush heart failure, bronchitis that Barbara Bush was my Barbara Bush became phasized the importance of oir, and two books in the founded a health-focused and chronic obstructive mother.” second lady in 1981 when family values and spending voices of her dogs, C. Fred non-profit, and her twin pulmonary disease. Barbara Bush’s funeral her husband became vice time with one’s children. and Millie’s Book. sister Jenna Bush Hager is “It will not surprise mass will be invitation president under President “Remember, at the end File Photo by David a journalist. those who know her that only, though she will lay Ronald Reagan. of your life, you will never Valdex/The White House/ Barbara Bush is sur- Barbara Bush has been a in repose at St. Martin’s George H.W. Bush regret the project you didn’t UPI vived by her husband, five rock in the face of her fail- Episcopal Church in Hous- succeeded Reagan to the finish on time for work. She also held honorary children, 17 grandchildren, ing health, worrying not ton, the George Bush Presi- Oval Office in 1989, and You will regret the time degrees from Smith Col- seven great-grandchildren for herself -- thanks to her dential Library Foundation as first lady, Barbara Bush you did not spend with your lege, St. Louis University and her brother, Scott abiding faith -- but for oth- said. Further funeral ar- championed literacy for all spouse, children and rela- and Baylor University. Af- Pierce. ers,” a statement said at the rangements were pending. ages. Inspired by her son tives,” she told graduates ter four years as president, P r e s i d e n t D o n a l d time her family announced Barbara Bush was the Neil Bush’s dyslexia, she during the 1992 Marquette George H.W. Bush and Trump and first lady Mela- she would forgo further wife of George H.W. Bush, founded the Barbara Bush University commencement. Barbara Bush retired to nia Trump offered their medical treatment. “She is the 41st and oldest liv- Foundation for Family “There is no such thing as a Houston. The matriarch of thoughts and prayers to the surrounded by a family she ing former U.S. president. Literacy in 1989. 1-minute parent,” she add- the Bush family, several of Bush family. adores and appreciates the They were married Jan. 6, She chaired the organi- ed. “There are no shortcuts. her children and grandchil- “As a wife, mother, many kind messages and 1945. zation until 2012. Your children must come dren have followed the 41st grandmother, military especially the prayers she Born Barbara Pierce on “Parents are their chil- first in your lives.” president’s footsteps into spouse and former first is receiving.” June 8, 1925, in Manhattan, dren’s first teacher and G r a n d s o n G e o r g e the political sphere, while lady, Mrs. Bush was an P. Bush, the Texas land others have entered other advocate of the American commissioner, remem- areas of public life. family,” a statement from bered those values she Her oldest son, George Trump’s press secretary espoused. W. Bush, was the 43rd said. “My grandmother’s en- president of the United “Amongst her greatest tire life was focused on States and her third-oldest achievements was recog- nizing the importance of keep “Come ... let Us reason together.” literacy as a fundamental family value that requires TIM nurturing and protection.”
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• Born and raised in martin county Growing up in Pitt County gives me a unique perspective to be the next Sheriff. I • graduate of williamston high school, 1983 know the people, the rural crossroads, the growth we have seen. I know what makes the county tick. I have gone to school here, I have gotten married here. I have reared • Basic law enforecement training certification a family here. • Beaufort community college, 1987 Understanding the people in our communities provides me great insight into how • twenty-six years experience at martin the Sheriff’s Office can better serve our county. county sheriff’s office: One of my top priorities as Sheriff will be to re-emphasize community policing. We need to have more community conversations and a new look at our Community • part time deputy, 1987-1991 Watch programs. I want my deputies to have a personal relationship and knowledge • full time, 1991-1993 of the neighborhoods they are patrolling and the people who live there. • investigator, 1993-1997 The more one-on-one relationships we have the better we can serve our citizens. It’s • school resource officer, 1997-2006 caring about your neighbors and working to make the community safe. • chIEF deputy, 2006-2017 That’s the type of leadership I will bring to the Sheriff’s Office. I would be honored to have your support and your vote. paid for by Committee to eleCt tim manning for SHeriff Paid by Tony Williams For Sheriff www.dailydrummediagroup.com www.dailydrummediagroup.com April 19 - May 2, 2018 The Daily Drum 3 VOTE Mildred Atkinson Council 4 NC House 8 ONE STOP EARLY VOTING - APRIL 19th - May 5th ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Website: MAC4NCHouse8.com Paid for by MAC4NCHouse8 Campaign Committee Email: [email protected] Tele: 252-757-1037 Trump administration to notify disabled veterans of student loan forgiveness
loans -- were eligible for TPD discharges in 2016. They sent out alert letters to the borrowers. There are likely “tens of thousands” of disabled vet- erans who remain unaware that they qualify for student www.dailydrummediagroup.com The Dailyloan Drum forgiveness, according June 8 -21, 2017 to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau based 9 on Department of Veterans Affairs data. Ronda Rousey’s dog hates“It’s her horrific,” Carriecardboard cutout, Wofford, president of the non-profit advocacy group space shoesVeterans Education Suc- cess, told CNBC. By Alex Butler “There are disabled vet- space shoes were released erans who served their UPI in April. country who are financially The limited release only struggling -- and sometimes Former UFC superstar featured men’s sizes. destitute -- who are legally Ronda Rousey teased her The shoes are exact rep- entitled to have their stu- dog Mochi recently by licas of the ones Sigourney dent loans forgiven but it’s chasing it with a cardboard Weaver wore, staring as not happening.” cutout of herself. Ripley, in the 1986 fantasy/ In addition to the pro- Rousey posted a video of thriller film. the experience on Sunday. All 426 pairs of the shoes gram to notify eligible bor- “How to confuse your were sold out immediately. rowers, a provision in the The U.S. Department of Education and Department of Veteransdog,” she Affairswrote on have the cap partnered- They to were streamline on sale forthe about student debt forgiveness process new tax code also waives for disabled veterans by mailing eligible borrowers the tionnecessary on social application media. “And to have $175. their debts erased. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | Li- federal income taxes on cense Photo yes, I am rockin Ripley’s @ The former UFC star has forgiven education debt reebok Alien stompers.” stayed active on social me- for permanently disabled By The two departments an- and permanent disabili- return, we do all we can to small but critical way we In the video, Rous- dia despite her hiatus from people. Daniel Uria nounced Monday they will ty discharge, the method give them the support and can show our gratitude for ey stands in a driveway competition. Her Instagram “The hard work put into work together to identify through which borrowers care they deserve,” U.S. veterans’ service.” UPI and shows the cutout to feed shows multiple photos this important initiative by disabled student loan bor- with physical impairments Education Secretary Betsy The Department of Edu- Mochi. of her family pets. two large federal agencies The U.S. Department of rowers who are eligible for are approved to have their DeVos said. Simplifying cation and the Social Secu- The cutout features an Rousey hasn’t had a fight for our veterans and their Education and Department rity Administration found debt forgiveness. Eligible olddebt photo erased. of Rousey wear- inthe UFC loan since forgiveness December pro- families is impressive in of Veterans Affairs have veterans will then be sent ing “Ourher bantamweight nation’s veterans title whencess and she proactively lost to Amanda identi- 387,000 borrowers with scope and further under- partnered to notify eligible a letter notifying them of belt.have The sacrificed dog immediately much for Nunesfying veteransin UFC with2017. federal She disabilities -- who collec- scores VA’s values,” said disabled veterans of student their eligibility along with startsour country. barking as Rousey hasstudent since loans stepped who may away be tively owed more than $7.7 acting VA Secretary Robert loan forgiveness. an application for total pursuesIt is itimportant to the end that, of the in fromeligible the forsport a discharge to focus ison a billion in federal student Wilkie. driveway. She eventually show business. apologizes to her neighbors Rousey got engaged to for the jawing. fellow UFC fighter Travis UFC star Ronda Rousey teases her dog with a cardboard cutout of herself. Photo courtesy of Ronda Rousey/ Mid-termEllen election Ripley’s Aliens Browne looms in April. LargeInstagram at StateswomenJerry for Seinfeld justice luncheondenies Kesha a hug in viral video By: Barrington M. I told you that a storm is said Brazile, who has been www.triceedneywire.com brewing,” said Brazile, involved in 56 Congres- two-time chair of the Dem- sionalBy Wade House Sheridan and Senate interview. Seven months before ocratic National Commit- races, servedUPI seven years “No thanks,” Seinfeld the 2018 midterm elec- tee and author of the New as a campaigner staffer and responds putting his hand Jerry Seinfeld is seen tions, Donna Brazile told a York Times bestselling worked as a strategist and up. Jerry Seinfeld (L) and Jes- luncheon crowd of several book, ‘Hacked: The Inside rejectinganalyst ain hug 11 fromcampaigns. Kesha The 63-year-old then hundred people that she’s while giving an interview continued to deny Kesha sica Seinfeld arrive on the Story of the Break-ins and Rather than coming to po- red carpet at the “SNL” on a mission to galvanize Breakdowns That Put Don- inlitical a new parties video and that politi has- who kept pushing for a African-American votes ald Trump in the White gonecians viral. hat-in-hand begging “little” hug. 40th Anniversary Special to ensure that the prospec- House.’ forSeinfeld a seat at the was table, ap she- “I don’t know who that on February 15, 2015. tive “blue wave” becomes Brazile predicted, “By proachedsaid, Africans by the should pop star be was,” Seinfeld says to Seinfeld is seen unwill- reality. the end of the day on Nov. Mondayasserting as their he was power speak and- McFly after Kesha leaves ing to give singer Kesha a The veteran Democratic 6, Donald Trump will see ingdemanding with 94.7 that Fresh politicians FM in disappointment. radio host Tommy McFly hug during a taped inter- Party operative and key- the results of people com- deal with them in a manner Upon learning that she while on the red carpet view. File Photo by John note speaker at Trice Edney ing out to vote despite the that reflects their political was Kesha, Seinfeld re- for the National Night of Angelillo/UPI | License News Wire’s Stateswomen voter suppression, intimi- clout. plies, “Well, I wish her Laughter and Song event Photo for Justice luncheon told dation and them forcing “We need to tell them the best. at the Kennedy Center in the gathering at the Na- people off the voter rolls… we’re loaning you our McFlay shared the clip tional Press Club Ballroom Washington D.C. ongive Twitter them writing,your votes “@Ke until- This is a political year we votes“I’m today, Kesha, but I love we youwill that everything is aligning haven’t seen in a lifetime,” take them back when we shaRosethey give found us an agendaout @Jer that- perfectly and politically so much! Can I give you rySeinfeldmatches our is not needs.” a #Hugger she said. “Our power is arun,” hug?” she said. “They don’t for African-Americans to enormous. 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Senate, 200 are vying for in the Black Press, arts, poli- state seats and 249 are run- tics, education and a range Luncheon ning locally. Overall, 240 of different spheres. This continued from page 3 Black women are compet- year’s distinguished group 2018 midterms, related ing in blue states, while of panelists was comprised election issues, women’s 333 have put themselves of Dr. Maya Rockeymore empowerment, economic forward in red states. Of this Cummings, who moder- equality and voter registra- total, 209 are incumbents ated the spirited discussion; tion. She also focused on the seeking re-election and 364 economist and educator Dr. explosion of black women are challengers. Julianne Malveaux; Lois who’re running for office Historically, the party that Johnson, founder and CEO seeking governorships and controls the White House al- of United Security Finance seats in Congress, state most always loses seats in Corp; activist and Women’s legislatures and elsewhere Congress during midterms. March Co-Chair Tamika D. across the political land- Already so far in Trump’s Mallory; and civil rights at- scape. Much of this nascent first year, Republicans have torney Barbara Arnwine. black female political ac- lost 41 contests, including “Eight years later, we’re tivism has been fueled by surprise Democratic wins no ways tired,” Trice Edney opposition to the Trump ad- in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin declared. “Three hundred ministration’s open hostility and Alabama and drubbings years after we hit these to black people, disapproval in Virginia and New Jersey. shores, and 50 years af- must harness the energy, 300,000 African-Americans didn’t vote because they saw of his divisive anti-Black All of this points to a Demo- ter the King assassination, passion and strategy.” from the rolls after sending a system that does not work and anti-woman policies, cratic tsunami in November. we’re here. I’m so glad you Arnwine, host of Igniting letters threatening to remove for them …. No one has and an intense desire for In the luncheon’s eighth all are here …” Change with Barbara Arn- them. taught young people how to change. year, the theme was ‘No “We’ve got to show up wine, said voter suppression Johnson asserted that one access their power through Brazile shared data that Ways Tired’: Galvanizing and show out all the coun- is a critical issue that’s get- of the most pressing chal- the vote. We can get them to shows 573 Black women Our Power for Progress. try,” said Arnwine, a radio ting scant public attention. lenges affecting African- participate but we’ve got to candidates are running for Created and organized by talk show host and president Republican legislators have Americans is the housing teach them the power of the office this year. Ninety-eight noted journalist Hazel Trice and founder of Transfor- been engaged in a steady gap and building legacy vote. We have to figure out are running for federal posi- Edney, the event – held as mative Justice Coalition. assault against black voting wealth. how to do that.” tions, including judgeships, Women’s History Month “There’s nothing more im- rights. “In the most recent reces- Brazile used the bully judicial slots and the US ends – honors Black women portant in this moment. We “Not everyone’s talking sion, African Americans lost pulpit to galvanize the au- about it but in 2016, 2 mil- billions in real estate and dience. “We want to put lion less Black votes were half of all African Ameri- Democrats back in the state- counted, an 11 percent de- cans are now renting,” she houses,” she said. “Women Vote to Re-elect crease from 2012,” she said. said. “We’re paying some- turn out when it’s rainy, hot, “In Detroit, 77,000 ballots one else’s mortgage note, humid or stormy. Guberna- e. Wayne Hines weren’t counted when the someone who doesn’t live torial and statehouse races presidential election was in our community. Why must be our focus. We must Edgecombe County Commissioner settled with 60,000 votes. can’t we put our people also be concerned with the We need to be very clear of in a home?” Mallory ex- (US) Senate. This is the mo- District 7 the fight in front of us.” pressed her concern about ment to stretch our reach and In a recent case, Hawk- motivating young people to ensure that that (politicians) ins v Kemp, the plaintiff invest in the political system understand and respond to Miranda Hawkins – with enough to believe that their our desires and issues. We help from the American vote can make a significant need healthcare and still Civil Liberties Union – difference. need jobs, vocational train- filed suit in 2017 to have “I found out during the ing and funding for HBCUs. the court reverse a voter last election that people We must also make a com- roll purge by Georgia elec- were well-intentioned but mitment to register five tion officials who scrubbed broken,” she said. “They more people (each).” Paula Dance E. Wayne Hines For Pitt County Sheriff • Preaches Self Help • 20 years of service to the community • Has done what is right for the county
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Facebook is under heavy litical or situational bias and or bad thing, it just is. Facebook benefits by col- opposite seems to be true. coverage of the mass shoot- fire for its seemingly insa- more susceptible to human If a friend were to be lecting user data about our For the average user, Face- ing at Marjory Stoneman tiable appetite for slurping error. After all, people are diagnosed with an illness, preferences. It also increases book’s machines lead them Douglass High School, up and analyzing endless fallible, and then without any conscious the likelihood of converting to like-minded people talk- I suddenly found myself streams of user data. The we all make effort I would probably visitors into customers, be- ing in similar ways about skimming a story about a social media giant is again mistakes. be more inclined to write cause Facebook’s advertis- the same topics as dictated mass stabbing in another playing defense over its I know pieces related to wellness ers are able to bombard us by the platform. school. When it showed up powerful role in controlling about this or nutrition, or I might talk with sales pitches. In addi- Another clear differen- in my news feed, I mistak- the news that each of us sees first hand. philosophically upon the tion, when we increase the tiator is that social media is enly thought that it was a on our Facebook feeds. As a syndi- most important things in amount of time we spend more likely than traditional breaking story; however, Like so many other mod- ARMSTRONG cated col- our lives. on any one platform, we media to comingle stories it was actually an older WILLIAMS ern sites, Facebook takes umnist, my While there are many boost their statistics. This that are related thematically, incident that took place in an algorithmic approach to articles run similarities between the provides the foundation but may not be from the 2014. news. It uses code to draw in print in various publica- “curation” of news in news- for ever-increasing prices same news cycle or time- With access to more in- its own conclusions about tions across the world and rooms, and around the table in advertising payments by frame. How many times formation than ever before, what stories we want to see, appear on various web- during editorial meetings, corporations and brands ea- have we all experienced we must be ever vigilant of thereby impacting how we sites. My reach is further and the curation of news ger to connect with captive reading a story about a topic the drawbacks of modern look at certain issues. expanded through my own algorithmically by Face- audiences. in the news, only to click on media, and we must always The chorus of criticism social media channels, as book and other sites, there Also, let’s not forget a related story that is linked be ready to read with a criti- is deafening. However, the well as through dedicated are also some notable dif- that the “social” aspect of below or even hyperlinked cal eye. mainstream media is being readers consistently shar- ferences. social media all but guar- from within the text itself? incredibly hypocritical by ing my content with an Social media often forces antees that we become more A negative byproduct Armstrong Williams is teaming up against Mark ever-widening audience by us to experience a stronger firmly ensconced in silos of this machine approach manager and sole owner Zuckerberg and his com- posting links to the stories media bias. This is likely and echo chambers. If one to sharing news is that it of Howard Stirk Holdings pany. After all, how is the in their social media feeds, due in large part to the fact person’s friends are talking is sometimes very hard to I & II Broadcast Television media process of determin- or by emailing them to that the goal is to drive about a specific topic, then quickly grasp time differ- Stations and Executive Edi- ing what people to feature their family members and clicks, to extend the time we Facebook is more likely to ences between pieces that tor of American CurrentSee and what topics to cover friends. spend within the confines of display content related to otherwise seemed to be online magazine. Watch our any different than what I will be the first to admit any one platform and to in- it. While for me, this ironi- correlated. This can create Right Side Forum every Facebook is doing? that the topics I explore are crease the number of stories cally often means that I am confusion, as well as com- Saturday on NewsChannel If anything, the old way often determined by situa- with which we interact. presented with a diverse pounding issues that should 8 TV 28, 10:30 a.m. to 11 of choosing the news is tions arising in my own life. There are clear financial array of viewpoints and actually be kept separate. a.m., with repeats at 6:30 likely more prone to po- It’s not an inherently good incentives for this approach: topics, for most people, the While reading recent p.m. EST. Shaw students to advocate on Capitol Hill
Dozens of Shaw University undergraduates will join historically black college and university (HBCU) students from around the country and Representative Alma Adams in Washington D.C. as part of the 2nd Annual HBCU Collective Day of Action.
RALEIGH, N.C.- Shaw sentative Alma Adams will During the Day of Ac- Dr. Johnny Hill. “With this graduates in 2016 and itinerary and event infor- University is sending over join Dr. Dillard in address- tion students, alumni, par- event, we’re training Shaw works with state and fed- mation, click here. 30 students to participate ing the media. Rep. Adams ents, and faculty from his- students how to be informed eral legislators “to preserve Shaw University, lo- in the 2nd Annual HBCU is the founder of the Bipar- torically black colleges and and organized activists as and grow the impact of cated in North Carolina’s Collective Day of Action tisan HBCU Caucus. universities from across part of a larger movement Historically Black Colleges vibrant Downtown Ra- on Tuesday, April 17 in “Shaw and other HB- the country will travel to of HBCU students. This is and Universities through leigh, is the first historically Washington D.C. Their CUs have historically the capital to meet with such an important part of ensuring that it is not only black institution of higher caravan from the Shaw played an important role legislators and advocate their education.” a top priority of our elected education in the Southern campus in Raleigh to the in lifting up people of color for HBCUs. Shaw is a “Shaw University has officials, but that resources United States. Founded in nation’s capital will be and providing opportuni- co-sponsoring organiza- meant so much to me, and are allocated to ensure 1865 by Dr. Henry Martin joined by students from ties where none previously tion this year, along with it’s important that we let HBCUs are adequately Tupper, Shaw is proud to North Carolina Central existed,” said Dr. Dillard. The United Negro College our elected officials know funded.” be educating more than University and St. Augus- “It is now more important Fund. Approximately 200 about the impact Shaw and This year’s priorities 1,800 students who will tine’s University. than ever that we remind students are expected to other HBCUs have had on for the group includes in- become the change agents Shaw University interim our elected officials of this participate. Shaw officials students and communities creased financial support of tomorrow. Our motto president Dr. Paulette Dil- history and inform them of say that this is a unique of color,” said Shaw senior for students, increased is “This is E.P.I.C,” as lard will deliver a keynote how HBCUs are still pro- learning opportunity for Briona May. “This kind of funds for federal research we are committed to ad- address during the event’s viding those opportunities students. direct advocacy is the best grants, and funding for vancing our mission with press conference. Coppin to young people today. I “Many young people way to do that, and I’m facility upgrades. For more Entrepreneurial Thinking, State University president am extremely proud of our don’t know how to be ef- excited to have this experi- information on HBCU col- Positioning and Presence, Dr. Maria Thompson and students and their willing- fective advocates for the ence.” lective, visit www.hbcucol- Innovation, and Customer North Carolina’s 12th Con- ness to speak up on these causes they care about,” HBCU Collective was lective.org. Care. Learn more at www. gressional District Repre- issues.” says Divinity School Dean founded by four HBCU For a full Day of Action shawu.edu. Bakari Sellers to deliver 2018 Shaw University commencement address Political analtst, attorney and activist to address new graduates
ning at 10:00 a.m. dent, Paulette Dillard. to public service while The CNN political com- Sellers has received championing progressive mentator and former rep- dozens of professional ac- policies to address issues resentative from South colades, including TIME Shaw University, lo- Carolina made history in Magazine’s 40 Under 40 cated in North Carolina’s 2006 when, at 22 years- and “The Root 100” list of vibrant Downtown Ra- old, he became the young- the nation’s most influen- leigh, is the first histori- est member of the South tial African Americans. cally black institution of Carolina state legislature He has also served as a higher education in the and the youngest African featured speaker at events Southern United States. American elected official for the National Educa- Founded in 1865 by in the nation. tion Association, College Dr. Henry Martin Tup- In 2014, Sellers won the Democrats of America per, Shaw is proud to Democratic nomination for National Convention, be educating more than Lt. Governor and is consid- NAACP, the Democratic 1,800 students who will ered a leading voice for his National Convention and become the change agents generation. the AIPAC Policy Confer- of tomorrow. Our motto “We are looking for- ence in Washington, DC. is “This is E.P.I.C,” as ward to his address, as An alumnus of More- we are committed to ad- Mr. Sellers’ dedication house College and the Uni- vancing our mission with to public service offers versity of South Carolina, Entrepreneurial Thinking, encouragement for our Sellers has followed in the Positioning and Presence, Raleigh, NC - Political as the keynote speaker for exercises, to be held Satur- graduates to be successful footsteps of his father, civil Innovation, and Customer analyst, attorney and activ- Shaw University’s 2018 day, May 12 at the Raleigh global citizens,” said Shaw rights leader Dr. Cleveland Care. Learn more at www. ist Bakari Sellers will serve Spring Commencement Convention Center begin- University Interim Presi- Sellers, in his commitment shawu.edu. www.dailydrummediagroup.com April 19 - May 2, 2018 www.dailydrummediagroup.com 6 The Daily Drum Hunter-Odom Funeral Services Available 24/7 121 S. Fairview Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 | Phone: 252-977-3122
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By Sommer Brokaw that she made death threats ing, alleges that the Sandy UPI against a victim’s family. Hook massacre did not hap- On Dec. 14, 2012,, Adam pen, or that it was staged by Two families of children Lanza killed his mother, 20 the government and con- killed in the December 2012 first graders, and six school cealed using actors, and that mass shooting at Sandy employees at Sandy Hook the parents of the victims are Hook Elementary in New- Elementary, before killing participants in a horrifying town, Conn., are suing radio himself. Jones is a conser- cover-up,” the Heslin suit talk show host Alex Jones vative radio host who has states. for defamation. claimed the Sandy Hook The Heslin lawsuit also The families are both shooting never happened. names Infowars reporter seeking more than $1 mil- Both suits -- submitted Owen Shroyer as a defen- lion from Jones and his by Neil Heslin and by Leon- dant. It says Shroyer falsely companies, which include ard Pozner and Veronique claimed that Neil Heslin his Texas-based media com- De La Rosa -- were filed lied during a NBC News pany Infowars and Free Monday in Travis County, interview with Megyn Kelly Speech Systems LLC. In Texas. Their sons, Noah about holding his dead son’s the lawsuit, the families Pozner, 6, and Jesse Heslin, body. allege Jones called the par- 6, were both killed in the The Pozner and De La ents “crisis actors” and that Sandy Hook shooting. Rosa suit alleges that Jones Florida resident Lucy Rich- “This conspiracy theory, falsely claimed that an in- ards agreed so strongly with which has been pushed by terview De La Rosa gave Jones’ claim that the Sandy Infowars radio host Alex Jones. Photo courtesy Michael Zimmerman/Wikimedia InfoWars and Mr. Jones to CNN’s Anderson Cooper Commons Hook massacre was a hoax since the day of the shoot- was fake. Starbucks locations to close for racial-bias training
By Danielle Haynes of the solution. UPI Closing our stores for racial bias training is just All 8,000 Starbucks one step in a journey that locations are scheduled to requires dedication from shut down one afternoon in every level of our company May so that all employees and partnerships in our lo- may undergo racial-bias cal communities.” education, the company The company said it announced Tuesday. would train nearly 175,000 The news comes as a employees and require all Starbucks in Philadelphia new employees to undergo has become the scene of the same training. daily protests over accusa- The company-wide tions of racism since last training was scheduled to weekend. happen the afternoon of That’s when a video was May 29. released of police arresting Starbucks said it was two black men who refused developing the training to leave the coffee shop. protocol with the assistance They had been sitting of representatives from the inside the restaurant wait- Equal Justice Initiative, ing for a friend without the NAACP Legal De- ordering anything and the fense and Education Fund, manager called police. Demos, former U.S. At- “I’ve spent the last torney General Eric Holder few days in Philadelphia and the Anti-Defamation with my leadership team League. listening to the commu- Meanwhile, the Phila- nity, learning what we did delphia Commission on wrong and the steps we Human Relations said it A Starbucks coffee shop in Philadelphia has come under fire after the manager there called police over two need to take to fix it,” Star- was investigating other re- black men waiting inside the restaurant without ordering anything. File Photo by Billie Jean Shaw/UPI bucks CEO Kevin Johnson ports of misconduct at the said. Philadelphia Starbucks. guidelines and procedures, enforced uniformly, and bucks issue. This is a soci- is wrong. We have work “While this is not lim- Mayor Jim Kenney said including whether Star- how much discretion is left etal issue. People can react to do, and we need to do ited to Starbucks, we’re the commission would bucks has written policies, to individual employees.” differently to others based so productively,” Kenney committed to being a part “review the firm’s policies, whether the policies are “This is not just a Star- on skin color, and that said. Whistle-blower pleads guilty to leaking FBI guide on surveillance
By Ray Downs mation to a reporter about up to 20 years in prison of unlawful retention of nesota Public Radio that continued through August UPI the agency’s methods for after pleading guilty to national defense informa- their client was “driven 2017. To avoid detection, conducting surveillance one count of making an tion. by his belief that there he copied classified infor- An FBI whistle-blower on political, religious and unauthorized disclosure Albury worked as an was no viable alternative mation and pasted it into on Tuesday pleaded guilty minority groups. of national defense in- FBI Special Agent in the to remedy the abuses he a new document before to giving classified infor- Terry Albury, 39, faces formation and one count Minneapolis field office sought to address.” printing. when he leaked classified “It has long been a cri- He also accessed infor- documents, including an tique of the FBI that it mation on classified com- unredacted copy of the consists of and reflects a puters and took pictures of agency’s Domestic Inves- predominantly white male the screen. tigations and Operations culture, which, as a result, Albury is the second Guide, to The Intercept. has often treated minority federal employee to be Those documents re- communities with sus- arrested for leaking clas- vealed how the FBI skirts picion and disrespect,” sified information during its own rules for infiltrat- they said. the Trump administra- ing political, religious “For Terry, the only tion. and minority groups for African-American field The other, National Se- surveillance. agent in the Minneapolis curity Agency contractor The materials were office, the problem of rac- Reality Winner, also alleg- then published in a multi- ism both within the FBI edly leaked information to part series in The Intercept and its interactions with The Intercept. titled, The FBI’s Secret minority communities was Winner, 26, faces a Rules. especially pronounced.” felony charge under the Albury’s attorneys, According to prosecu- Espionage Act. JaneAnne Murray and tors, Albury began leaking Her case is still pend- Joshua Dratel, told Min- the documents in 2016 and ing. www.dailydrummediagroup.com www.dailydrummediagroup.com The Daily Drum April 19 - May 2, 2018 7 Open 24 Hours Using our bail bond services allows you to get out of jail quickly and at a fraction of the cost. This can help you avoid losing your job & ability to support your family. In addition, your freedom will provide you the opportunity to start working on your defense. • Edgecombe • Lenoir •Wilson (Head Office) • Forsyth • Nash •Stokes • Greene • Wake • Surry Office: 252-544-7007 • Johnston • Wayne • Yadkin Cell: 919-376-6661 Payment Plans available on qualifying Bonds http://ncbondsman.com/ Local detainees Sponsored by RJB Bail Bonds
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By The Sports Xchange offseason to beef up the UPI roster. Among them is the acquisition of Pro Bowl Tyrod Taylor already has wide receiver Jarvis Landry, been anointed the starting who agreed to a five-year, quarterback of the Cleve- $75 million contract on land Browns and is eager Friday. to take on the challenge of Landry, who led the turning around a team that league in receptions last went winless last season. season with Miami, went Browns coach Hue Jack- up against the Bills and son designated Jackson as Taylor twice a year while his starter Tuesday, even with the Dolphins and likes though the club is expected what he sees from his new to pick a high-profile quar- quarterback. terback with either the No. “Hard worker,” Landry 1 or 4 selection in this year’s said to the team’s website NFL Draft. Tuesday. “You should’ve “I welcome that, it defi- seen him out there today nitely has to come from running gassers. He was the quarterback position,” out in front running with the Taylor told the team’s of- receivers ... he’s the last one ficial website. “I’m looking to leave the building. It’s a forward to leading the guys testament to the hard work here.” he’s put in.” Taylor was in the build- Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) dodges a tackle by New England Patriots defensive line- The 28-year-old Taylor man Jabaal Sheard (93) on a four-yard scramble in the third quarter on October 2, 2016 at Gillette Stadium in was acquired in a trade with ing at 6 a.m. Monday for the the Buffalo Bills last month. start of the offseason pro- Foxborough, Massachusetts. File photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo gram and made the rounds He played in 15 games for Along with the high draft agents. what Tyrod’s doing each team. the Bills and completed 62.6 to familiarize himself with everyone in the organiza- picks, the Browns added Jackson, though, left no and every day. He’s the one “It’s not just about the percent of his passes for marquee talent on both sides doubt which player shoul- that’s spearheading that. offense, he’s got to also 2,799 yards and 14 touch- tion. “I made it a point to of the ball, acquiring corner- ders the most responsibility As you see, those guys are inspire the defense, too. downs with four intercep- back Damarious Randall on when he named Taylor the having a great time together, The defense has got to play tions, helping the team reach shake as many hands as pos- sible and introduce myself the same day they traded for starter. they’re getting to know one for the quarterback. The the playoffs for the first time Taylor and Landry. Cleve- “I’ll keep saying this, it another. That’s important. special teams has to play since 1999. to guys I don’t know,” Tay- lor said Tuesday. “I think land also signed running starts with the quarterback,” And I’m watching Tyrod for the quarterback. And he The Browns have made back Carlos Hyde and tight Jackson said Tuesday. “He’s reach out to so many differ- gets that.” a series of moves in the that’s where chemistry starts in the locker room.” end Darren Fells as free got to do the most, that’s ent people on this football Atlanta Falcons sign former Seahawks DT Garrison Smith, two others
By The Sports Xchange out of Georgia, Smith spent UPI time on the practice squads The Atlanta Falcons of the Miami Dolphins, signed three defensive San Francisco 49ers and players, including former Seahawks before he was Seattle Seahawks defen- promoted to the 53-man sive tackle Garrison Smith, roster. the team announced Tues- Graham was an undraft- day. ed free agent out of South Defensive back Tyson Dakota a year ago. He was Graham and defensive signed by the Indianapolis tackle Justin Zimmer, nei- Colts and released before ther of who have played in the start of the regular the NFL, also signed with season. the Falcons. Zimmer was signed by The 6-foot-3, 300-pound the Buffalo Bills in 2016 Smith has appeared in 11 and released prior to the games with the Seahawks start of the season. over the past two seasons. He also spent time with He played in eight games the New Orleans Saints in in 2017 and recorded nine training camp last year and tackles. saw time with the CFL’s An undrafted free agent Montreal Alouettes. Baltimore Ravens S Eric Weddle lobbying for Dez Bryant signing
By The Sports Xchange Weddle is no stranger UPI to the recruiting game. Baltimore Ravens safety Last season, the 33-year- Eric Weddle threw his hat old lured fellow safety in the ring in a bid to recruit Tony Jefferson and running free-agent wide receiver back Danny Woodhead to Dez Bryant. Baltimore. Weddle told report- Quarterback Joe Flacco ers on Tuesday that he embraced the idea of add- reached out to Bryant, ing Bryant to a wide re- who was released by the ceiver mix that has seen Dallas Cowboys last week. the additions of Michael Weddle did not divulge if Crabtree and John Brown the three-time Pro Bowl in free agency. wideout responded to his “He’s another physical, overture. strong-to-the-ball type guy “Dez is an amazing play- that, as a quarterback, he’s er, passionate, competitive, nice to have,” Flacco said. everything you want in a “I got used to throwing to a teammate,” Weddle said. guy like that when Anquan “For a guy like that who [Boldin] was here. He was just came off a tough situ- a guy, even if he didn’t ation, you just want what’s have that separation, you best for him and where he got used to throwing him feels comfortable. If we the ball and having trust win big games you have Bovada gave the Ra- ant. The Houston Texans Bay Packers, New Orleans have a shot at him, we’ll that he was going to get it. to have guys who can do vens 3-to-1 odds of being were next with 4-to-1 odds, Saints and Washington see what happens.” At the end of the day, to that.” the next team to sign Bry- followed by the Green Redskins at 5-to-1. www.dailydrummediagroup.com www.dailydrummediagroup.com April 19 - May 2, 2018 The Daily Drum 9 ‘Rampage’ is the No. 1 movie in North America with $34.5M
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Dwayne Johnson’s sci- fi adventure Rampage is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $34.5 million in receipts, BoxOf- ficeMojo.com announced Sunday. Cast members from left Coming in at No. 2 is Jeffrey Dean Morgan, A Quiet Place with $32.6 Naomie Harris, Jason million, followed by Truth or Dare at No. 3 with $19 Liles, Dwayne Johnson, million, Ready Player One Malin Akerman and Joe at No. 4 with 11.2 million Manganiello attend the and Blockers at No. 5 with premiere of the sci-fi mo- $10.3 million. tion picture “Rampage” at Rounding out the top tier the Microsoft Theater in are Black Panther at No. 6 with $5.3 million, Isle of downtown Los Angeles Dogs at No. 7 with $5 mil- on April 4. Photo by Jim lion, I Can Only Imagine Ruymen/UPI | License at No. 8 with $3.8 million, Photo Tyler Perry’s Acrimony at No. 9 with $3.7 million and Chappaquiddick at No. 10 with $3 million. Steven Spielberg to helm DC Comics adaptation ‘Blackhawk’
By The series followed a Wade Sheridan man named Blackhawk UPI who led an international group of pilots known as Steven Spielberg is de- the Blackhawk Squadron veloping a film adaptation during World War II. of DC Comics property Spielberg last collabo- Blackhawk about an elite rated with Warner Bros. on group of pilots who fought Ready Player One which in World War II. has grossed over $476 mil- Spielberg and his Amb- lion worldwide since hit- lin Entertainment are pro- ting theaters in March. ducing the film for Warner “It was wonderful work- Bros. with the intention of ing with the team at Warner the filmmaker taking on Bros. to bring Ready Player directing duties. One to the screen,” Spiel- David Koepp, a frequent berg said in a statement. collaborator of Spielberg’s “They bring a blend of who has penned Juras- passion and professional- sic Park, The Lost World: ism to everything they do Jurassic Park, War of the and have a tremendous Worlds and Indiana Jones history in this genre. and the Kingdom of the I am excited to reunite Crystal Skull, is writing with them on Blackhawk. the script. Spielberg is next set Blackhawk was first to helm a fifth Indiana introduced in 1941 by Jones film followed by a Quality Comics before remake of musical West Steven Spielberg is tapped to tackle DC Comics property “Blackhawk.” File Photo by Jim Ruymen/ DC acquired the property Side Story. in 1957. UPI | License Photo UPI Cannes to feature new films from Spike Lee, Lee Chang-dong
By stars John David Wash- Luc Godard Annie Martin ington, Adam Driver and Asako I & II, Ryusuke UPI Laura Harrier. Hamaguchi Burning follows Lee Sorry Angel, Christophe The 2018 Cannes Film Chang-dong’s 2010 Cannes Honore Festival will feature new selection, Poetry. Girls of the Sun, Eva films from Spike Lee and The new movie is based Husson Lee Chang-dong. on the Haruki Murakami Ash is Purest White, Jia Lee’s movie BlacKK- short story Barn Burn- Zhangke Klansman and Lee Chang- ing and stars Yoo Ah-in, Shoplifters, Hirokazu dong’s Burning will screen Steven Yeun and Jeong Koreeda with 16 other titles in the Jong-seo. Burning, Lee Chang- In Competition category at Other In Competition dong the annual festival, which titles include Jean-Luc Go- Capernaum, Nadine begins May 8. dard’s Le Livre d’image, Labaki Artistic director Thi- David Robert Mitchell’s BlacKkKlansman, erry Fremaux and festival Under the Silver Lake and Spike Lee president Pierre Lescure Matteo Garrone’s Dog- Under the Silver Lake, announced the official man. David Robert Mitchell selection at a press confer- Here is the full In Com- Three Faces, Jafar Pa- ence Thursday in Paris. petition lineup: nahi The 2018 Cannes Film BlacKkKlansman Everybody Knows, As- Cold War, Pawel Paw- Festival will run May 8-19. Henry Williams marks Spike Lee’s first ghar Farhadi (opening- likowski The event will not feature Cannes selection since his night film) Happy, Lazzaro, Alice any titles from Netflix due County Commissioner 1989 movie Do the Right At War, Stephane Rohrwacher to the festival’s require- Thing. Brize Yomeddine, A.B. ment for local theater dis- Pitt County The new film is based Dogman, Matteo Gar- Shawky tribution and adhesion to on the Ron Stallworth rone Summer, Kiril Sere- windowing policies. book Black Klansman and Le Livre d’image, Jean- brennikov District 4 A Concerned WWE Hall of Famer, wrestling legend Citizen Bruno Sammartino dead at 82 For a Wade Sheridan side after dealing with setting a world record in pionship for eight years, UPI health problems for the 1959 by bench-pressing a record that still stands Stronger past several months, CBS 565 pounds. today. Professional wrestling Pittsburgh reported. Sam- The grappler became Sammartino enjoyed Community legend and WWE Hall of martino, named The Ital- the second-ever WWE rivalries against fellow Famer Bruno Sammartino ian Superman, caught the Champion in 1963 when WWE Hall of Famers such Paid For by committee died Wednesday at the attention of Vince Mc- he defeated Buddy Rogers as Killer Kowalski, Gorilla to elect Henry Williams age of 82. Sammartino Mahon Sr. and became a in 48 seconds. Sammartino Monsoon and George ‘The County Commissioner died peacefully with his professional wrestler after held onto the WWE Cham- Animal’ Steele. wife and two kids by his www.dailydrummediagroup.com April 19 - May 2, 2018 www.dailydrummediagroup.com 10 The Daily Drum
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San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to support the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Cali- fornia’s so-called sanctuary policies. The board voted 3-1 in favor of filing an amicus brief in support of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ suit against policies aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants, making San Diego County the most populous county in the state to side with the federal government in the case. The brief will allow of- ficials to present their opin- ion without being actively involved in the lawsuit, but the deadline to file such a brief has passed, meaning the county will have to wait until a decision in the case is appealed to a higher court by the losing party. Senate Bill 54 limits cooperation between local law enforcement and fed- eral immigration authori- ties by prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from using pub- San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 in favor of supporting the U.S. Department of Justice in its lawsuit challenging California’s lic funds to “investigate, interrogate, detain, de- so-called “sanctuary policies.” File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo tect or arrest persons for immigration enforcement enforcement to do their “Here in San Diego, it’s ty’s decision to challenge ing to be addressed by the decision comes after Or- purposes.” jobs and can increase dan- important to note how our the “very divisive issue.” federal courts,” Cox said. ange County’s Board of Opponents of the bill, ger for federal immigration law enforcement’s hands “The county joining the Supervisor Ron Roberts Supervisors voted 4-0 to like city Supervisor Kris- agents. are being tied by SB 54.” lawsuit between the federal was absent from the vote, join the federal lawsuit tin Gaspar, say the law “Public safety is our Supervisor Greg Cox and state governments is but also encouraged his and the city council of Los jeopardizes public safety, number one priority,” Gas- was the lone member of the unnecessary because this is colleagues to “stay out of Alamitos voted to “opt out” makes it difficult for law par said. board to oppose the coun- an issue that is properly go- it.” San Diego County’s of the law in March. Myanmar president grants amnesty to 8,500 prisoners
By Ray Downs The Myanma represen- UPI tative for Assistance Asso- ciation for Political Prison- ers said the organization Newly elected Myanma petitioned for the release of President Win Myint grant- 44 political prisoners and ed amnesty to more than 36 were released. 8,500 prisoners Tuesday, “This amnesty is very including dozens of politi- good news and we wel- cal prisoners. come and support it, but In a statement, the presi- there should not be a single dential office said the move political prisoner in a dem- was to “bring peace and ocratic country,” the repre- pleasure to people’s heart sentative said, according to and for the sake of humani- the Asian Correspondent. tarian support.” PREMIER TAX
Newly elected president Win Myint, member of the National League for Democracy party, waves after the voting SERVICE ceremony at Union parliament session in Naypyitaw, Burma on March 28. On Tuesday, Mynt granted amnesty to more than 8,500 prisoners. Photo by Hein Htet/EPA-EFE /UPI 325 Clifton St. In addition to politi- by military airstrike, also Seng said, according to the Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe cal prisoners, two Chris- were released as part of the Telegraph. Oo could face 14 years Greenville, NC 27834 tian pastors -- Dumdaw amnesty. Despite the amnesty, in prison but their trial is Nawng Lat, 65, Langjaw “Now we are free and two Reuters journalists pending and they have not Gam Seng, 35 -- who were we feel happy ... I hope who helped expose a mass been convicted. convicted for defaming our land will be peaceful burial ground where the Tuesday’s amnesty was the military after helping in the future so this kind bodies of Rohingya people only available for prison- journalists report on the of thing would not hap- killed by the Myanma mili- ers who have already been (252) 321-6076 destruction of a church pen again,” Langjaw Gam tary, remain in prison. convicted. www.dailydrummediagroup.com