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February 23 - March 1, 2011 PRST STD - U.S. POSTAGE PAID Vol. 24 No. 421st (2015th Edition) RICHMOND, VA PERMIT NO. 639 FREE New enlightment in the Black community through literature By Parham Bey under high-pressure and high-temperature Analysis conditions. Another great way to view Struggle is defined as a verb meaning to success being attained by way of struggle is contend resolutely with a task or problem. In to observe a baby in its countless attempts the form of a noun “struggle” is defined as to master the art of walking. This is by a war, fight, conflict or contest of any kind. no means an easy feat, but the results are In life, more often than not, we as people invaluable. tend to avoid struggle. This avoidance often Through struggle character is built, contributes to our own failure. I believe our discipline is planted and perseverance is reluctance to engage in struggle stems from learned. These are all qualities that are our perspective or understanding of the essential in order to succeed. Excuses must term. be eliminated, especially all excuses not The majority of people have a negative to engage in “difficult” tasks. Youth must outlook, when it comes to any type of be introduced to this new perspective on struggle. However, without this contest struggle. They must understand that their or testing, could there be any hope of adversities are not things to be looked upon advancement? Many people wish for a with contempt. perfect world that lacks obstacles and On the contrary, children must be challenges. But, how can perfection be informed that to welcome struggle is to attained without adversity? Without struggle set the stage for the reward of success or and the trial and error that it comes along the consequence of failure. The deciding be nearly impossible. However, if we view Black history learned. Whether they were with, humanity would become stagnant. factor between the two outcomes is how the struggle as a friend sent to help sharpen scientists, educators, entertainers, artists or To understand how struggle and success we perceive the struggle. If we view skills, then people will become the masters politicians, they learned that success only go hand in hand, all one has to do is look to obstacles as foes come to torture us and of their own destiny. comes through struggle. nature. A diamond for instance is formed deter us from our goals, then the road will This is a lesson that many pioneers of Read Black History Month profiles inside. The essence of legacy depends on the quality of life lived By Brian Gullins drop out of school, commit violent crimes, author Wes Moore’s father died when he Rev. Bernice King, the youngest daughter use drugs or experience a teen pregnancy. was young, but left a positive legacy with his of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther Engaged fathers make a difference. son, shaping his future despite his untimely King Jr. stood at a podium giving a speech In a recent visit to Richmond, Wes Moore, death. The other Wes Moore’s father was at a private school banquet. reinforced the concept of legacy as he discussed alive, but absent from his life due to self- The theme of Rev. King’s speech was his best selling book The Other Wes Moore. destructive choices, leaving a painful void “Leaving a Legacy.” The Other Wes Moore is a thought in his sons heart as his legacy. Rev. King explained that her mother, provoking story of his life and another Both Rev. Bernice King and Wes Moore the late Coretta Scott King taught her the Wes Moore young man sharing the same name. Both grew left a simple lesson. Though lives may be concept of legacy through a simple analogy. up near each other, enduring hardships short, the essence of legacy will be long She said legacy is like a beautiful woman The nature of the legacy transmitted often in Baltimore. One Wes Moore became a lasting. Choices determine if the legacy will entering a ball room in an elegant gown, depends on the quality of life lived. When Rhodes Scholar, distinguished servicemen be a sweet or sour savior to the children. wearing an exquisite fragrance. After the it comes to impacting the lives of young and author. The other would make tragic The Richmond Family & Fatherhood beautiful woman leaves the room, the boys and men, the legacy a father leaves is choices, leading to a life sentence in a Initiative is dedicated to helping Richmond’s essence of her fragrance remains. immeasurable. Research underscores the Maryland penitentiary. Both Wes Moores fathers leave a positive lasting legacy for Legacy is something handed down from point that children with engaged fathers both grew up fatherless, the absence of their the city’s children. an ancestor or predecessor from the past. (emotionally and financially) are less likely to fathers impacted them differently. The For “ Seemore “Redistricting information call criteriaˮ (804) 205- on3722. pg. 3 LOCAL 2 • February 23 - March 1, 2011 The Richmond Voice Vice President Biden participates in Black Local school receives awards for excellence History Month reception Richmond’s Mary Munford Elementary and Woodville elementary schools’ School has received the 2011 Governor’s recognition as 2011 Board of Education Award for Educational Excellence, the Rising Star Award recipients.” state’s highest performance honor under Rising Star Awards recognize schools that the Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) have met all state and federal accountability incentive program. Munford was one of standards for two consecutive years and just 110 Virginia public schools to earn this have also improved their VIP scores year’s top honor. significantly from the previous year. To receive the award, schools must Statewide, six schools received the honor. meet all state and federal achievement Ten more Richmond City schools earned benchmarks for at least two consecutive the Board of Education’s 2011 Excellence years. Schools also must meet goals for or Competence to Excellence awards. elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra Again, qualifying schools must meet all I by eighth grade, enrollment in college- state and federal achievement benchmarks level courses, attainment of advanced diplomas for at least two consecutive years. and increased attainment of career and Richmond city schools that received the industry certifications. Eligible schools must also Board of Education’s Excellence Award, participate in the Virginia Preschool Initiative and the second-tier honor in the VIP program, may earn bonus points for other performance include: Bellevue Elementary, J.E.B. Stuart measures, including the Governor’s Nutrition Elementary, Richmond Community High and Physical Activity Scorecard. and Southampton Elementary. “Principal Greg Muzik and the Munford Schools recognized with the Board’s Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden held a reception at the Naval Observatory in celebration of Black History Month. Invited guests included members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), students, teachers and parents truly value Competence to Excellence Award are: the leadership of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the National Conference of Black education and are committed to providing Broad Rock Elementary, Fairfield Court Mayors and National Organization of Black County Officials. Pictured is the vice president and members a learning environment focused on Elementary, J.B. Fisher Elementary, John B. of the National Conference of Black Mayors who attended the Black History Month reception. student achievement and fueled by high Cary Elementary, Open High and Overby- expectations,” said Richmond City School Sheppard Elementary. Virginia draws the line in redistricting Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon. The Virginia Board of Education created “We are also pleased that 12 additional the VIP incentive program in 2007 to By Sylvina Poole Richmond, 204, 214; and Newport News, Richmond city schools were honored recognize schools and divisions that achieve Virginia has a long history 180,719. Virginia Beach grew by 3.0 under the Virginia Index of Performance excellence and far exceed minimum state of redistricting battles and lawsuits. percent. Richmond grew by 3.2 percent incentive program, including Chimborazo and federal accountability standards. So much so that the U.S. Department and Newport News grew by 0.3 percent. of Justice requires the state to submit all The largest county is Fairfax with a ‘Minor technical amendment’ to Va. Constitution changes to district lines for preclearance population of 1,081,726. Its population before any changes can be final. grew by 11.5 percent since 2000. According With a final unanimous vote by the proposed by the governor. House Joint A lot hinges on the results of the 2010 to census reports, the other counties in the Virginia Senate, the General Assembly Resolution 679, Englin’s Reconvene Session Census Bureau data and drawing district top five included Prince William, with recently took the first step toward amending Amendment, will give the General lines. a population of 402,002, an increase of the Virginia Constitution to give the General Assembly the power to delay that session by The U.S. Census Bureau completes 43.2 percent; Chesterfield, population Assembly a modicum of flexibility over up to seven days to avoid various conflicts. Virginia’s 2010 Census Population data of 316,236, an increase of 21.7 percent; its own calendar. Despite a litany of proposed “This is about as close as it gets to used for redistricting. Loudoun, population of 312,311, an constitutional amendments this year -- many of a ‘minor technical amendment’ to the Every 10 years the Census Bureau provides increase of 84.1 percent; and Henrico which have been tea party-backed measures constitution,” said Englin, using General detailed information on population totals population of 306,935, an increase of 17.0 targeting federal power -- the Reconvene Assembly parlance for the smallest of and demographic data, which includes percent.

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