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Rep. Daniels Listed Among Key U.S. Blacks Local Business Recognized by National Chamber State Repre- ing down barriers and sentative and Minority paving the way for the next PROJECTXYZ was the Huntsville/Madison Leader Anthony Daniels generation. awarded the Women- County Chamber of Com- has made one of the na- The Midway, Ala., native Owned Business Achieve- merce’s 2015 Small Busi- tion’s most prominent lists is also a graduate of Ala- ment Award by the U.S. ness of the Year. In 2016, for African Americans. bama A&M University. Chamber of Commerce PROJECTXYZ was a Blue The Root 100 is an According to the site, on Tuesday, September 12, Ribbon Winner from the annual list of the most the 2017 list of honorees 2017. U.S. Chamber of Com- influential African are “a reminder of the After 10 years in merce. Americans, ages 25 to 45. beauty and brilliance of the healthcare industry, PROJECTXYZ plans Formed by TheRoot.com, blackness, at a time when Kimberly Lewis started to continue its growth by the list honors innovators, the political and cultural PROJECTXYZ in 2002 focusing on its core values leaders, public figures and landscape has grown even to provide Healthcare and strategic mission. A game changers whose work more hostile to the idea of Information Technol- key component to its future from the past year is break- black achievement.” ogy consulting services to growth is through partner- clients around the country. ing and investing in other In 2007, Larry Lewis joined small businesses. PROJECTXYZ bring- PROJECTXYZ’s HAC Deltas Already “Stuffing the Sleigh” ing with him 15 years of investment in Huntsville experience in government Alabama’s business and The Huntsville Alumnae Chap- contracting. technology incubator, PROJECTXYZ has been ter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, PROJECTXYZ entered BizTech, will give PROJEC- recognized on the Inc. Incorporated, is off to a great start the SBA 8(a) program in TXYZ access to new ideas 5000 list of fastest growing this sorority year. During the chap- 2007 and was awarded its and technologies from the private companies in the ter’s retreat, newly elected President first Government con- next generation of entre- U.S. for three consecutive Jackie Perry and Vice President tract in 2008. From there, preneurs. years and was also named Ovetta Hobson challenged mem- PROJECTXYZ grew into bers with the hashtag #OWNIT by a company whose core ca- acknowledging individual member pabilities include engineer- accomplishments and their commit- ing, logistics, information ment to exemplary public service. technology, and alternative In response to the challenge to #OWNIT, chapter members collectively displayed a energy. great show of support by partnering with Huntsville’s Christmas Charities Year Round. What began as a one- Over 200 members participated in Stuff Santa’s Sleigh by filling the charity van with an person company and INSIDE THIS ISSUE! abundance of school supplies, as well as monetary donations. The outpouring of sup- served as a vehicle for Ms. 50-Year Band to Rock VBC, Page 4 port was so plentiful that there was a second delivery of school supplies received by the Lewis’ successful Health- Huntsville and Flood Plains, Page 6 organization. care IT consulting business The Chapter chartered in 1954 and has a rich county-wide service legacy. The chapter has grown into a formi- Who’s Trump’s HBCU Link? Page 7 strives to provide quality programs to educate youth, steer economic development dable small business now New Valley Scopes, Page 7 within the community and be at the forefront of social action. Jackie Perry currently employing more than 85 serves as its President. Website: www.dsthuntsville.org people. Stillman Golf Tournament, Page 8 Page 2 The Valley Weekly September 29, 2017

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Editorial Assistants Ahhh ... It’s Homecoming! Linda Burruss Phyllis Chunn Gary T. Whitley I have an enlightened understanding of what happened to homecoming as we used to celebrate it. As a youngster, we celebrated homecoming at our church every first Sunday Writer/Sales/Photography in October. That meant that we would have a guest preacher and many of the people who grew up in Reginald D. Allen our community came home for the “big meeting” down at the church. Leading into homecoming, we had church each night that week, specifically to seek new souls for Jesus. Those who accepted - Contributing Editors - Christ would get baptized in Limestone Creek--full emersion by the pastor. That was a cultural and Reginald D. Allen F memorable experience. By the time you came out of that water, you believed something had hap- Lamar A. Braxton, Jr. pened. Trust me! Minister Preston Brown Josh Farmer Ron Hamm At Monroe County High School (MCHS), we started having class reunions every five years after we David Herron graduated--akin to a high school homecoming. Dr. Raymond Broughton, a Mobile-area physician, Melissa Wilson-Seloma was our senior class president. That was a considerable feat for an African-American student at our recently integrated high school. We attended Union High School for 7th grade and then spent Website Administrator grades 8-12 at MCHS. We can count on a letter, telephone call or (now FaceBook) message every Calvin Farier five years about our reunion. I missed the last class reunion due to Bill’s back surgery in 2015. My classmates were looking for me, and I was planning to attend. Once I didn’t go, I thought, “Why do Mailing Address: The Valley Weekly we go back anyway?” The classmates, for the most part, who live in town don’t show up, and those 415A Church Street - Suite 100 of us from out-of-town end up making it a “reunion.” Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 651-9028 I have not attended an AAMU homecoming for several years and will not be attending this year. www.valleyweeklyllc.com I know some of my classmates who are coming from far and near will be looking to see me. Just Copyright 2017 know that I’d like to see you, too; however, social media has made it such that we see each other all Items for consideration for publication the time. Further, it occurs to me that many of us who live in the area do not plan our work and in The Valley Weekly should be sub- mitted at least TWO weeks in advance schedules around homecoming. It’s almost like attending a conference in your hometown. Through- to above address or by e-mail to info@ out the conference, we are thinking about meetings, work on your desk and things at home that valleyweeklyllc.com. Items do not need to be done. I remember driving from Columbus, Ohio, annually for AAMU homecoming and necessarily reflect the views of The Valley Weekly, LLC. the . Early on, my husband thought I had an unusual, uncommon attachment to AAMU. I often indulged privately in the fact that “he really didn’t understand because he did not Submissions to TVW do not nec- attend a historically black college.” essarily reflect the belief of the editorial staff and TVW is not responsible for the authenticity of I have been on work-related travel for the past three weeks. I cannot wait to get a weekend at my submissions. home. That will be my homecoming! One of our sons is coming to attend a wedding of his high The Valley Weekly school friend. We look forward to spending some time with James. Ad Rates Single Issue Back Cover So, to all of my buddies who will be donned in the maroon and white this Saturday, we forgot to 10x10-inches $1,000 Full Page 10x10 inches $800 plan our calendars around AAMU’s homecoming when the 2017 football schedule was published. 3/4 Page 7.5x10 inches $600 Now, more than ever, I am beginning to understand why I see so few of the locals when I go home Half Page Horizontal to Monroeville. 5x10 inches $400 Vertical 10x5 inches $400 Our Bulldogs are off to a great start in the SWAC, having demolished Texas Southern (30-13) last Fourth Page Saturday evening in the Louis Crews Classic. We will be pulling for them Saturday. And, for those of 5x5 inches $200 Eighth Page you who know where we live, you are welcomed as always to drop-in, if your schedule permits. In 2.5x5 inches $100 the meantime ... GO, DAWGS - Beat UAPB! And, while I am at it, where in the world is Pine Bluff, Sixteenth Page Arkansas? There’s no place like home. 2.5x2.5 $50 Classified 1 col.x1 inch $6 (4 col. in. minimum=$24) Until next week ... 6 Month/1 Yr.-10% & 20% Discount! Dorothy September 29, 2017 The Valley Weekly Page 3

Where to Find Your and Means citizens will face the restric- court last year for instructing FREE Copies of Chair Kevin tions: Chad, North Korea and probate judges to deny mar- The Valley Weekly Washington in a Minute Brady (R-TX) Venezuela — although the riage licenses to gay couples) is expected to restrictions on Venezuela are is supported by ex-White AAMU Public Relations Office announce more narrowly crafted, targeting House senior adviser Steve details of the that country’s leadership and Bannon and HUD Secretary Albert’s Flowers GOP plan this their family members. One Ben Carson. week. country, Sudan, was taken off 8. Attorney General Jeff Alphonso Beckles, Attorney at Law 3. On the list. Sessions on Tuesday delivered Monday at 2 6. In the latest airplane a “free speech on campus ad- Bob Harrison Senior Wellness Center p.m., the Senate scandal involving Trump dress” at Georgetown Univer- Finance Com- Administration officials, HHS sity’s law school on Tuesday. 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Page 4 The Valley Weekly September 29, 2017 REO Speedwagon Performing at VBC Calhoun New Site of N. Ala. Health Fair The Annual North civic and profit/non-profit tertainment and door ing the 1970s and Alabama Health & organizations provided prizes. earned major Wellness Fair was held valuable health informa- The health fairs are commercial suc- on Saturday, Septem- tion to promote good free to the public and cess throughout ber 23, on the campus behavior change resulting are a joint collabora- the 1980s. “Hi of Calhoun Commu- in a healthier lifestyle. tion of 100 Black Men Infidelity” (1980) nity College (a venue The activity included Greater Huntsville contained four change) at 102 Wynn healthy living seminars, Chapter, Inc., Links US Top 40 hits Drive, Huntsville, Ala. numerous handouts, free Incorporated, Greater and is the group’s The community consultation and more. Huntsville Chapter, Huntsvillians and rock- best-selling al- popular live act. was invited to attend Spanish interpreters were Huntsville Alumnae ers beyond will have the bum, with over 10 million Among the cur- an event featuring a also available. Chapter of Delta Sigma opportunity to witness copies sold. rent members are: Neal variety of FREE health The family affair encour- Theta Sorority, Inc., one of the most popular Over the course of its Doughty – keyboards screenings/testing aged walking and other AshaKiran-A Ray of American rock bands of career, the band has sold (1967–present); Kevin Cro- provided by Huntsville physical activity to help Hope, Harrison Senior all time in the likes of REO more than 40 million nin – lead vocals, rhythm Hospital, Madison promote physical fitness, Wellness and Advocacy Speedwagon. records and has charted 13 guitar, keyboards (1972– County Health De- as well as behavior change Center, Alabama A&M The 50-year-old band, Top 40 hits, including the 1973, 1976–present); Bruce partment, Crestwood resulting in a healthier University, University originally from Cham- number ones “Keep On Hall – bass, backing and Medical Center and lifestyle. Alabama in Huntsville, paign, Ill., will perform on Loving You” and “Can’t lead vocals (1977–pres- other medical profes- The Walk for Your Fit- J.F. Drake State Com- Thursday, October 5, in the Fight This Feeling”. ent); Dave Amato – lead sionals. ness began at 8:30 a.m., munity & Technical Von Braun Center Concert REO Speedwagon’s guitar, backing vocals Additionally, followed by the Health Fair College, Virginia Hall at 8 p.m. mainstream popularity (1989–present); and Bryan several educational from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There College, and Calhoun Formed in 1967, the declined in the 1990s but Hitt – drums, percussion institutions, medical, were healthy snacks, en- Community College. band grew a following dur- the band has remained a (1989–present). September 29, 2017 The Valley Weekly Page 5 Luther Strange Rallies with A&M Hosts Diverse Panel Trump in Huntsville by Reginald Allen by Reginald Allen New York Times Best-selling author Terri McMillan, actress Tasha Smith and Thousands flooded Media maven Susan L. Taylor partici- the Von Braun Center to pated in a special panel at the Ernest attend the Luther Strange Knight Reception Center on the campus rally, which featured a of Alabama A&M on September 26. special appearance from Presented by The Beyond Normal Lecture Series, the panel was one of the many President Donald Trump events to kick off homecoming week at the HBCU. Throughout the two-hour dia- on September 22. logue, the panelists discussed the topics of race, social justice and their experience Trump has been a no- working in their respective industries. table fan of Strange, often McMillan is a celebrated African American writer most notable for her best- tweeting his support of the selling novels “Waiting to Exhale”, “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Disap- Alabama senator. The rally pearing Acts”, which were all later subsequently adapted into high-grossing films. took place days before fac- In 2016, McMillian released her 11th novel “I Almost Forgot About You.” ing off with Roy Moore for Taylor served as the Editor-in-Chief of Essence for 19 years before transitioning the Senate position made to the magazine’s publication director. Ultimately leaving Essence for good in 2008, empty by Attorney General Taylor founded the National CARES Mentoring Movement, where she serves as the Jeff Sessions. Strange’s rally marks The President isn’t CEO. Because the VBC was Trump’s second visit to the only one Strange has Smith gained wide recognition for her roles in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get only able to accommodate the Rocket City. In early enlisted to sway the Repub- Married” and the hit fox series “Empire.” When she’s not in front of the camera, roughly 9,000 attendees, a 2016, Trump rallied at the lican party. On September the seasoned thespian moonlights as a director and teaches an acting seminar in projection of the campaign Madison City Stadium, 25, the senator scheduled Atlanta. The event was free to the public. event was screened outside which was said to have a Birmingham rally that Caption: McMillan, Smith and Taylor of the venue. over 20,000 supporters in featured Vice President attendance. Mike Pence.

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September 25, at Douglas 3-8 p.m. Tabernacle Primitive Huntsville’s Approach to Flood Plains “Gucci Mane” Baptist Church, 1429 Alabama A&M University October 22 Cavalry Street NW, Huntsville’s Flood must be a foot higher off ticipant in a National Homecoming Concert Men Who Cook Competi- Huntsville, Ala.. Mitigation the ground than standard. Flood Insurance program Von Braun Center - 7 p.m. tion Though some 13 percent A yard might flood, but the through FEMA and also (Sponsored by the North Funeral service for Mr. of Huntsville’s developed house is safer from peril. provides updates to resi- October 10-15 Alabama African American Raymond Martin (b. property is within flood- Public Works, Landscape dents whose homes are in Motown - The Musical Chamber of Commerce) 1954) was held Sunday, plains, the City established Management and Engi- floodplains. Von Braun Center Huntsville Depot Round- September 17, at Nelms Concert Hall house Memorial Funeral strict flood mitigation neering share the role in The outcomes in Texas regulations in 1991 that keeping waterways free of and Florida have proved Downtown Huntsville 398 Monroe Street - 4 p.m. Home Chapel with the $25, NAAACC members; Reverend Lester Baker have been constantly re- debris, though landown- that nothing is infallible in October 13 $35, Advance | $40, At Door officiating. examined and updated. ers must assume a role in coping with the weather. Kimberly Fails Jones For tickets or more informa- Kathy Martin, director clearing banks and ditches But minimizing the peril Memorial Foundation tion, call (256) 564-7574 Funeral service for Mrs. of city engineering, says adjacent to their property. through regulation and Seventh Annual Breast Can- or e-mail alfredg.adams@ Carrie Hyter (b. 1944) that there “is an impor- common sense could mean cer Survivors Celebration naaacc.org was Saturday, September tance placed on our regula- From floodplain to the difference between Von Braun Center North 16, at Nelms Memorial tions and making sure we greenspace. The City has catastrophe and a simple Hall October 30 Funeral Home Chapel. enforce them.” taken a proactive step in nuisance. Huntsville, Ala. UNCF Golf Classic All new commercial transforming floodplain - HuntsvilleAL.gov 7-9 p.m. Oakwood University Funeral service for Mrs. www.kfjfoundation.org Robert Trent Jones Doris Ann Carter was and residential develop- areas into greenspace. Land Saturday, September ment must have retaining that couldn’t be adopted as 16, at Blue Spring Road areas or draining that can commercial or residential September 29 - BRYANT GUMBEL - Award-winnnng television per- Church of Christ (2150 manage the flow of excess can still serve residents as sonality and broadcast journalist. Gumbel is best known for his 15 Blue Spring Road - water, Martin says. Any recreational areas for walk- years as co-host of NBC’s “ The Today Show” and his stellar career as Huntsville, Ala.). building within the flood ing, hiking and biking. a sportscaster. - BlackinTime.info zones must be elevated or According to Martin, Funeral service for Ms. Emma A. Williams flood-proof. There is no most Huntsville residential HELPING ALABAMA BUILD LEGENDARY COMMUNITIES (b. 1945) was Friday, building in a flood-way. draining systems are de- September 15, at Douglas “There is an importance signed for a 10-year storm, Tabernacle Primitive placed on our regulations meaning an event that has Baptist Church (1429 and making sure we en- a 10 percent chance of hap- Cavalry Street - Hunts- force them.” pening each year. To design ville, Ala.) with Pastor Developers are advised infrastructure to fully Robert Rogers officiating. of potential flooding and control a 100-year storm must build accordingly. would not be feasible, be- For instance, Martin says, cause of size and expense. - Nelms Memorial homes in newer neighbor- Huntsville is a par- Funeral Home hoods in south Huntsville Downtown Huntsville | 320 Pelham Ave. SW, Suite 100 | 256.535.1045 with a proximity to the Read Online! 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Gemini Cancer The sun’s conjunction HBCUs Reflecting on ValleyScopes The sun’s conjunction with with Mercury is aligning by Melissa Wilson/Seloma Vesta, which rules small, your mind and ego, and confined spaces, means someone who notices this Likely WHI Head Taurus that your ability to center through conversing with Juno is at a trine with Pal- both yourself and your you could ask you to be the The White House is in Higher Education las, and your latent qualifi- Aquarius attention will be enhanced, speaker for an upcoming expected to name entre- (NAFEO). cations are enabling you to Mars, at a square with as you continue to dedicate event, so that you can share preneur and consultant Speaking on the adequately express, use and Saturn, is apt to have found your focus on the goals the wisdom that you have Jonathan Holifield as the condition of anonymity, benefit from your creative you in a situation where that you have--no matter acquired. next executive director of one HBCU executive intelligence, accordingly. the White House Initia- called the hire a signal you’re courageously testing where you go or work. limits in some capacity. Pisces tive of HBCUs, a long- of “tone deaf” engage- Aries Scorpio Mars, which is currently awaited appointment ment between the White During a time when Jupiter Libra Chiron, squaring Pholus, in opposition to Neptune, which will be a signature House and the HBCU is opposite Uranus, good Mercury, in opposition to likely has you in a position points toward deceptive- feature of its revamped community. luck is likely to follow a Chiron, possibly, finds you where your ability to offer ness at a time when you’re convening for black col- “We expected a non- decision that you may have feeling unconvinced about words of comfort or an likely feeling irresolute in lege presidents. traditional hire in the been hesitant to make. Two HBCU presi- office, but not a com- something, in general, understanding touch is in some challenging matter; which will only lead to the process of sparking an however, your will to pull dents and a source with plete disconnect from Leo you intentionally getting unannounced experience through is keeping you ties to the Congressional the schools and their Saturn’s trine with the a more complete view of or change in someone’s going now. Black Caucus confirmed partners. It shows an north node is placing facts in the long run. awareness. the pending appointment apparent struggle for emphasis on your mas- Virgo to the HBCU Digest. the administration to tery of a certain skill as Capricorn Sagittarius Venus, at a trine with Pluto, According to his identify with the pressing onlookers come to terms Pluto’s trine with Pallas Saturn’s trine with Ura- means that your integrity biography, the former needs of the community, with an issue regarding means that you’re likely nus is emphasizing the may be on the line at just NFL running back and and to pair willing talent your unveiling of bits and within a process of making potential that you have to the time when someone West Virginia University around which the com- pieces of your intimidating improvements in regards allow your natural abilities else’s ethical sentiments graduate is the founder munity can rally to build potential. of ScaleUp Partners, real bridges of communi- to some device or process to work for you in some and good manners are former vice-president cation and progress.” which has captured your distinctive way. impressing to you. with the Cincinnati USA The announcement attention. Chamber of Commerce comes as the White and founding execu- House faces increasing tive director of the city’s controversy surrounding Kimberly Fails Jones Memorial Foundation, Inc. nonprofit tech incubator, staffers and their influ- presents CincyTech. ence on the Oval Office. The Seventh Annual Breast Cancer Holifield has not held POLITICO reports any executive positions that the Office of the Survivors Celebration within the HBCU sector, Public Liaison is expect- Friday, October 13, 2017 but sources say he has ed to undergo massive VBCC North Hall served as a consultant changes in personnel and Huntsville, Alabama to organizations like the focus. National Association - HBCU Digest Tickets are $40.00 for Equal Opportunity Doors open at 6:00 Event is from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tickets are available from any Names for 2017 Atlantic board member or you can call Edna Fails - 256-337-0574 Tropical Storms Dwight Pope - 256-468-1756 Franklin Nate (unused) Sandra Cross - 256-412-5143 Gert Ophelia (unused) or by visiting the website Harvey Philippe (unused) AAMU Student Athletes Give Big: The AAMU Student- wwwkfjfoundation.org Irma Rina (unused) Athlete Advisory Committee held a healthy competition Jose Sean (unused) between athletic teams to collect donations for Hurricane Katia Tammy (unused) victims in Florida. Students collected water, non-perishable Kimberly Fails Jones Memorial Foundation, Inc. is an 501 (c) 3 tax exempt Lee Vince (unused) goods, toiletries and more! Victory World Outreach, a foundation determined by the Internal Revenue Service, founded in memory of Maria Whitney (unused) church in Huntsville, will drive to Miami to deliver the Kimberly Fails Jones by her parents, William and Edna Fails Frequent Hurricane Origin: Ethiopia donations later this week. Page 8 The Valley Weekly September 29, 2017

WEEKEND FOOTBALL Alums Holding Golf Tournament City Council Saturday, September 30 for HBCU Stillman College Meetings Alabama A&M vs. UAPB Huntsville-Madison becoming a Tee Sponsor, Alabama vs. Ole Miss Tennessee Valley Alumni sponsoring two (2) players, Chapter of or making a donation to Alabama State - OPEN Stillman College to Host benefit the Stillman Col- Arkansas vs, New Mexico Annual Golf Tournament lege Scholarship Fund. Huntsville-Madison Auburn vs. Mississippi State The Huntsville-Madison Tennessee Valley Alumni LSU vs. Troy Tennessee Valley Alumni Chapter of Huntsville City Coun- Mississippi State @ Auburn Chapter of Stillman Col- Stillman College cil Meetings City Coun- lege is planning a scholar- with no handicap index P.O Box 1133 cil regular meetings are Ole Miss @ Alabama ship fundraiser to be held eligibility. Madison, AL 35758 held in the City Council Texas A&M vs. South Carolina at Colonial Golf Course on Entry fee is $95 per golf- Please contact Marian Chambers of the Munici- er, which includes break- pal Building on the 2nd Florida vs. Vanderbilt Friday, October 6, 2017. Guidry at mguidry@me- Lt. General Willie Wil- fast and lunch. The format diacombb.net or JR Rich- and 4th Thursday of each Georgia @ Tennessee liams, USMC, Retired, is is a two-person scramble ards at jrrichardson94@ month at 6 p.m. City the Honorary Chair of this with a shotgun tee time of gmail.com for additional Council work sessions Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan are also held in the City worthwhile event. 8 a.m. sharp. Official rules information. society since Missouri - OPEN Council Chambers of the All proceeds will assist in will be provided at the its inception. Located in Municipal Building on South Carolina @ Texas A&M opening ceremony. providing scholarships for Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the the 1st and 3rd Thursday current and future students Please support Still- college was founded by the Tennessee vs. Georgia man’s friends and alums of each month at 6 p.m. of Stillman College. The General Assembly of the For more information, Tuskegee @ Lane College tournament is open to all, in their efforts to enhance Presbyterian Church in the scholarship program call (256) 427-5011. Vanderbilt @ Florida including amateur golfers 1876. by registering a team,

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