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OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS George Curry on What Obama should do Next 3 Childs Park Rattlers 3 St. Petersburg Native Vies For The Crown 5 Bucs look to bounce back 10 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Bradenton VOLUME 43 NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 17, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Eta Rho Jennifer Carroll The Chapter Celebrates Achievement Week First African-American Lieutenant Governor

In TheNewly-Elected State Black Republicans Of - Where WillFlorida They Fit?

TALLAHASSEE - Carroll has counted, only Tim Scott, a South ly Democrats, with only one made history by becoming the Carolina businessman, and Allen Republican, Gary Franks of first African-American lieutenant West, a Florida-based Army veteran Connecticut, ever becoming a CBC governor in the state. A native of of the Iraq War, will take seats. They member. Though invited, J.C. Watts, Trinidad and Tobago, she came to are the first African-American a black Republican who represent- this country at age 8 and, today, the Republicans to be elected to ed Oklahoma from 1995 to 2003, retired U.S. Navy officer and former Congress since 1995. declined membership. Sen. Edward Brother James Jackson, Sr. state representative sums up her So far, West has said he wants to Brooke, a Massachusetts life this way: “I am living the be part of the CBC (Congressional Republican who served in the BY THOMAS PACKER The founders Award American dream.” Black Caucus), while Scott is still Senate from 1967 through 1979, SPECIAL TO THE presented to Brother James Three other blacks have run for undecided and is leaning toward not was not publicly invited and refused CHALLENGER Jackson, Sr., one of the seven lieutenant governor: Republican participating. to join a CBC boycott of President founders of Eta Rho Chapter David Montgomery in 1876 and “It’s really heartening to see this Richard Nixon’s State of the Union ST. PETERSBURG – who laid the foundation for Democratic state Rep. Mary type of diversity demonstrated in address in 1971 although he criti- “Effective Political Action – the organization forty-eight Singleton in 1978. Former African-American representation,” cized the Nixon administration’s Lieutenant Governor Elect Using Style and Substance” is ago. Brother Jackson, a retired Democratic state Sen. Darryl Jones NAACP Washington Bureau Chief approach to the black community Jennifer Carroll the theme for this year’s business owner and entrepre- ran in 2006 after losing a bid to Hilary Shelton said. “[Republican and civil rights. who struggle and they want to work Achievement Week Program. neur is a long time resident of become the Democratic gubernato- Party Chairman] Michael Steele “The name of the group is with us to advance those interests,” Eta Rho Chapter invites the St. Petersburg. Brother rial candidate in 2002. deserves credit for seeing more not the Congressional Black Scott and West would be welcomed public to attend the culmina- Jackson unselfish kindness to “It’s been an amazing year,” African-Americans seeking office Democratic Caucus, it’s the Black into the caucus. But, she added, tion of a week long celebra- his fellow man and the Carroll has said of her selection as under the Republican banner.” Caucus. [And] if they go back to “What I know of them and their tion in recognition of individ- community is well known. Scott’s running mate. He added, “They could be a real their founding principles then these agendas, it is difficult for me to see uals that truly have made a The Jackson home is famous asset to the strategy of passing legis- two men should be welcomed with how that would work [though] it positive difference in the for its open door and open BY ZENITHA PRINCE lation in the House and in advancing open arms,” said black Republican might make for some interesting dis- Tampa Bay area. Their com- heart to anyone in need. The SPECIAL TO THE NNPAFROM the CBC agenda… It’s very difficult political strategist Raynard Jackson. cussions.” mitment to improve the lives Omega Man of the Year was THE AFRO-AMERICAN to get things through without the But, he predicted, even if they were Backed by the national Tea of their fellowmen stands as presented to Brother Harry NEWSPAPER (DC) cooperation of Democrats and admitted, “this group will make a Party and elected to office by mostly the hallmark to their generosi- Harvey for his dedicated Republicans.” hostile environment for another White voters, Scott and West have ty. Eta Rho Chapter takes the service to the fraternity. This WASHINGTON, DC - Not everyone is as sure about black [Republican] based on them decidedly conservative agendas, lead each year in acknowledg- award goes to an exceptional Election Day victories for two black the Republican freshmen’s value to not being compatible in their philo- including limited government, ment of both fraternity brother that represents the Republicans raise a rare question in the CBC, raising questions about sophical leaning.” lowered taxes, and cuts in govern- brothers and citizens from the chapter at the Local, State, the House of Representatives in the whether Scott and West will choose Echoing statements by CBC ment spending. Jackson said that, surrounding communities that District and International 112th Congress: How will two to join—or even be welcomed— Chairwoman Barbara Lee, D-Calif., even among GOPranks, the men are go beyond the call of duty to level. Brother Harvey for the African American members of the into the caucus, which was created in in an Oct. 22 article in considered to be far, far right of uplift humanity. This year five past thirty-eight years has suc- Grand Old Party interact with the 1969 as a Capitol Hill advocate for The Economist, Maryland center, making them almost incom- awards were given to individ- cessfully traveled the country Congressional Black Caucus? the nation’s African Americans. Congresswoman Donna Edwards patible with the mostly liberal uals that exemplify the Fourteen black Republicans ran While membership is open to told the AFRO, “If they’re aligned stringent standards set by the ACHIEVEMENT for Congress in the Nov. 2 mid-term all African-American lawmakers, its with the interests of working people, chapter. elections but, after all the votes were members have been overwhelming- particularly African-Americans, CARROLL continued on pg. 4 continued on pg. 7 Raising Up Our Youth Mentoring Provides A Network For Youth Development Opinion ...... 3 BY JEANIE BLUE referrals that might get them SPECIAL TO THE excited about setting goals and CHALLENGER making plans for their future after graduation. This summit is to Community News ...... 3-6 "I want the youth to know become an annual event and will that the African concept of it have guest speakers, break-out takes a village to raise a child is sessions with different organiza- State News ...... 7 still in tack and we are offering tions promoting awareness about our organization to be an their programs or employment extension of that village," said opportunites. For example, at the Katina Burks, the founder and summit several organizations and Black History...... 7 CEO of Raising Up Our Youth businesess will promote their Mentoring, a private non-profit service and products including organization. the Armed Forces, CROP - St. Church Directory...... 8, 9 Burks, members of the board Petersbrug College reach out of directors and others gathered program, 5000 Role Models, at the downtown Hilton on KAAPA League and St. Katina Burks Friday evening, Nov. 5, to kick Petersburg Police Department Church News ...... 9 off a three-day summit entitled Explorer program. "This organization will hopefully ing students must maintain a 2.5 "Sucess is not by Luck, but by "When you look and see make some of impact by alerting grade point average and have no Preparation." According to Burks Pinellas County and the school the youth of the expanded oppor- criminal background. Family the purpose of the summit is to graduation rate for black youth, tunities available to them." involvement is encouraged, but Sports...... 10 provide high school age students you realize that something has This year round program or those who will be entering got to be done," said board offers free open enrollment at any MENTORING high school, information and member Attorney Dyril Flanagan. time of the year. The participat- continued on pg. 6

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OPINION What President Obama Should Do Next BY GEORGE E. President, read my lips: Your team share of the electorate. CURRY has failed you – get a new one 8) Re-engage young voters – NNPA before it’s too late. Like people of color and women, COLUMNIST 3) Ignore calls to move to the this is a critical part of your base. right – Whenever Democrats lose Looking forward to 2012, its Coach Alfreddie Jones - Kyren Taylor, 9-years-old, 4th grade, Defensive For Republicans, the an election, there are inevitable sug- necessary to mobilize young voters end and Offensive tackle with Mighty Mights November 2 midterm elections gestions that the party should move to counter the edge older voters were about 2012, not 2010. Senate to the right. The last thing this provide Republicans. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell country needs is two Republican 9) Be a fighter – Americans BY JEANIE BLUE Inc is a non-profit organiza- serves as vice president of made that clear in a speech to the parties. admire fighters, even if they SPECIAL TO THE tion devoted to youth devel- the Board of Directors for the Heritage Foundation. He said, 4) Make conservatives put up disagree with them. President Harry CHALLENGER opment. To achieve their goal league. "We are also doing “…The fact is, if our primary leg- or shut up – It’s one thing to S Truman was often depicted as they use a national five core basketball now. We have islative goals are to repeal and campaign. It’s quite another to giving his opponents hell. He The Child's Park Rattlers concept approach: changed conferences over the replace the health spending bill, to govern. Many Tea Party candidates, explained, “I never give anybody Youth Football offers youth 1-Adult support and years and since joining the end the bailouts, cut spending and have pledged to balance the budget hell. I just told the truth and they ages 4 to 15-years-old the guidance Mid-Florida Conference all shrink the size and scope of govern- while exempting defense funding thought it was hell.” President “No opportunity to play sports no 2-Adequate Social and of the players and cheerlead- ment, the only way to do all these and entitlements that make up 85 Drama Obama” needs to exude matter their size or their Recreational "Gap" time ers are doing extremely things is to put someone else in the percent of the federal budget. Insist some fire. Ignore the fear that many academic level. So far this activities well." White House.” that they give specifics on how they whites don’t want to view their year the Rattlers junior 3-Youth as decision One of the community Welcome to the 2012 slugfest. can possibly balance the budget by president as “an angry black man.” football squad completed its maker partners of the Rattlers is the And with more than twice as many attacking only 15 percent of the The bully pulpit is the last place you division winning all of the 4-Work as a development YMCA at Child's Park. The Democrats than Republicans up for budget. need to sound professorial. season games and now will tool center provides tutoring and re-electioon in two years, embold- 5) Use Vice President Joe 10) Deploy First Lady move on to the region and 5-Support through computer lab for the players. ened Republicans have their sights Biden as your attack dog – Many Michelle Obama to more events – hopefully the championship. critical transitions Although there is no set on controlling the House, the presidents have used their vice pres- In many ways, Michelle Obama The Rattlers is a member of According to the organi- academic requirement for the Senate and the White House. idents as their chief defenders. connects better with audiences than the Mid-Florida Youth zations mission statement, its youth to participate, there is In order to stay in the White Unchain Biden as your Defender- the President. Like her husband, she Football Conference, which objective is to help develop emphasis placed on academic House, the President should adopt in-Chief while you continue to be has two Ivy League degrees. Unlike accepts youth sports players youth to become positive and performance. my 12-step recovery program: presidential, which suits your non- the President, she comes across pas- no matter their weight. productive members of our "Although there is no 1) Stop making concessions confrontational personality. sionate and unscripted. It’s time to "No matter what size a society. To attain success academic performance before entering into negotiations 6) Realize the public still trust take her out of the garden and stop child is they can play football with this goal they plan to requirement, approximately with GOP leaders – The time to Democrats over Republicans on limiting her to speaking before or be a cheerleader with this utilize the support of caring 85 percent of the players are make concessions is during the the big issues – A recent USA groups concerned about obesity and unlimited weight program, community partners. The honor role students," Coach actual horse-trading, not in advance. Today/Gallup poll showed that military families. which also offers them a board members, who are all Jones said. "Our players and During the recent campaign, the Americans trust Democrats over 11) Don’t be discouraged – chance to exercise," said volunteers, and the youth of cheerleaders take advantage President called Republicans Republicans on most of the Remember that Bill Clinton and coach Alfreddie Jones. Jones the organization are seeking of the tutoring program “Slurpee drinkers” whose brains important issues facing America, Ronald Reagan, whose approval added that this is the only volunteers or donations that offered at they YMCA and freeze when it comes to economics. including racial and ethnic discrimi- ratings were almost identical to program in Pinellas County will help this organization several community leaders, When asked at a news conference nation, unemployment, the size and yours at this point in office, suffered that accepts youth regardless and the children become suc- including Mayor Foster, have about the possibility of a post- power of large corporations, health midterm shellackings but bounced of size with some weighing cessful. given motivational speeches election Slurpee Summit at the care, the environment and disengag- back to get easily re-elected to a more than 200 pounds. Some "The league has been and volunteered at the games White House, Obama replied, “I ing the U.S. from wars in Iraq and second term. You, too, can get your of these youths would not established for the past 14- to encourage the youth to do might serve — they’re delicious.” Afghanistan. groove back. have the opportunity to play years and have had to well," said Jones. But House Speaker-in-waiting John 7) Strengthen the coalition 12) Remain engaged with the sports until their high school overcome a lot of negative If you or your company Boehner responded, “I don’t know between African-Americans, Latinos black media – Part of the problem years. But now they have the press regarding violence in would like to become a about a Slurpee. How about a glass and Asians – That coaltion was the this year was President Obama’s opportunity to sign up with the Child's Park neighbor- sponsor or volunteer, please of merlot?” key to Obama’s 2008 victory when effort to arouse the black the Rattlers. hood where the league is contact Patrick Wright at 2) Assemble a new communi- the majority of whites voted for community came on “CP” Time. It The Childs Park Rattlers based," Ruthie Maynard- 727-388-7107 or Pat cations team – It’s embarassing to John McCain. Latinos returned was what former Nixon aide John Youth Athletic Organization, Jones said. Maynard-Jones Hampton at 727-798-2582. see one of the most gifted speakers Democratic Senators to power in Halderman called TL-square – too of this generation groping for words Nevada and Californaia. Democrats little, too late. Given the President’s when trying to explain why the can’t be successful in 2012 without lateness, perhaps this will end White House did a poor job of paying special attention to all people questions about whether he’s black WWW.THEWEEKLYCHALLENGER.COM selling its accomplishments. Mr. of color, who are expanding their enough.

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Chairlady, be at the for this celebration is Mrs. Victoria Gaskin, says, “All Hilton The Greater Tampa Chapter of the Eventually, a by-laws committee was formed, “Remembering A Great Legacy” present and former residents of Bayfront University of Florida Association of Black the constitution written and ratified and officers, Rufus Lewis Jordan park Projects memories. the Jordan Park Projecs, whether in down- Alumni (ABA) recently hosted GatorFest board of directors and committee chairs were Our organization is proud of its near or far, are invited to return town St. Petersburg, FL, 333 - throughout the bay. The weekend activities got established. Judge Stephan P. Mickle was great history and excited about its and join in the festivities.” First Street South on Monday, off to a great start with a power mixer at the appointed the first ABA president, appropriately, future. “It is our desire to serve and December 27, 2010 from 6:30 to Carillon Hilton in St. Petersburg, FL. The as he broke racial barriers and had paved the way The Jordan Park Projects support the growth of our 11 p.m. Cost $50 per person, no mixer’s special guest was Representative Darryl for blacks at the university. Nostalgic Association, Inc. was community, past and present, to tickets at the door. Rouson, who spoke to the attentive crowd about The Tampa Bay Chapter was officially organized January 2010. Our ensure a better quality of life,” For corporate sponsorships his trials and triumphs; and how important it is adopted as an affiliate of the Association of main objective is to recognize said Rufus Lewis, President. and advertising in the Jordan Park for our communities to build meaningful rela- Black Alumni in 2008. The mission of the living and deceased residents, as “Our organization is working Projects Association’s Inaugural tionships with each other. As expected, Rouson Association of Black Alumni is to establish pro- well as reminiscing our fondest hard to provide educational schol- Grand Reunion and Scholarship also briefly touched on politics and how crucial gramming, formulate support, and develop ini- memories of our history, heritage arships to college bound students Banquet please contact Mrs. the November 2nd election is to our state. tiatives that assist in the professional and and the great life experienced in from this event,” he concluded. Victoria Gaskin, Chairlady at GatorFest also featured a wine tasting at Keel & personal development of UF African-American Jordan Park Projects and we hope The Jordan Park Projects (727) 866-7946 or Mrs. Annie Curley Winery and a golf tournament/BBQ at alumni, students, faculty and staff. to share much of our history - Nostalgic Association, Inc.’s Thornton at (727) 867-5504. Walden Lakes. ABA Goals and Objectives known and unknown, during our Grand Reunion and Scholarship The Greater Tampa Chapter of the Develop opportunities to engage alumni in University of Florida ABA welcomes all black programs and activities that connect with UF graduates of UF, as well as other graduates from students. computer system that is second- gation but also to the greater St. surrounding universities. The chapter invites Promote the Association of Black Alumni ACHIEVEMENT to-none. The Basileus Petersburg area. Rev. Williams, new members and guests to attend monthly and its members as a network and support group continued from front page (President) Award was a proven leader is the Senior meetings and planned activities. for students, faculty, staff and alumni. seeking ways to improve the presented to Mr. Vincent Dolan Pastor at Mt. Zion AME Church In 1988, Dr. Samuel Wright (local USF Identify and recognize African-American greater fraternity. The Superior for his philanthropic endeavors respected for his wise counsel Administrator) and Willowstine “Willo” pioneers at the University of Florida. Service Award was presented to that benefit so many individuals and recognized for his clear Lawson wrote to President Marshall Criser Assist in the identification and recruitment of Brother Benjamin Williams for and organizations. Mr. Dolan thinking and calm demeanor. requesting that the university establish an official African-American students, faculty and staff. outstanding chapter support and desire to bring positive change The Achievement Week black alumni organization supported by and Coordinate and establish an accurate record service to the fraternity. Brother to the lives of those that are in Program will be November 14, affiliated with the University’s National Alumni of the University of Florida history as it involves Williams continues to be instru- need is the standard by which he 2010 at 4:P.M., Mt Zion AME Association. Having worked closely with African-American students, faculty and staff. mental in modernizing the lives his life. The Citizen of the Church 1045 16th Street South. Wayne McDaniel, Phil Griffin, Ed Blue, Support and promote the efforts of the chapter’s central processing Year Award was presented to This year’s program promises to Shirley Lynn, Art Sandeen, James Scott, and Institute of Black Culture. component. Because of his Reverend Clarence A. Williams be the best and is open to the Willowstine Lawson built relationships and You may obtain more information regarding desire for positive change, the for his many years of dedicated entire Tampa Bay Community. advocated the need and benefit for the University the ABA and at http://aba.ufalumni.ufl.edu/. For chapter has a first class service not only to his congre- of Florida to sanction a black alumni group. more information call 813-325-1038.

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ST. PETERSBURG - The and community resources mediation, etc.) and tax, credit St. Petersburg Bar Association, available to homeowners facing and bankruptcy considerations. in cooperation with the city of foreclosure. The information The event is sponsored, in St. Petersburg, is hosting a free sessions are designed to answer part, by the City of St. In The Beginning, They’re All The Same! Residential Mortgage questions about foreclosures in Petersburg, the St. Petersburg Foreclosure Forum at the areas regarding loan modifica- Bar Associaton & Foundation, There have been times when band, where he remained for about comes from in his soprano playing, Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., tion, alternatives to foreclosure, Yessner & Boss, P.L., Gallagher my thoughts drift and I go into an two years. Duke admits that the Meadows’ response is always, on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9:00 homeowners’ rights and & Associates Law Firm, P.A., abstract thinking mode. One experience he received from per- “Sonny Fortune!” a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to address this community resources available. The Law Offices of Matthew instance is when I begin to wonder forming with “Cannonball” was And, there’s Gerald Veasley urgent matter that is affecting so Presenters will focus on the Weidner, P.A., Tampa Bay 211 about musicians who perform the colossal. Most importantly, following the path of Charles many homeowners today. foreclosure process, mortgage and Mediation Managers, Inc. music referred to as “Smooth- Cannonball suggested to Duke to Mingus. Veasley sadly states that Attorneys, realtors and other and consumer fraud, alternatives For more information and jazz.” A typical question that arises open his mind and his ears and stay one of his few regrets is that he industry professionals will be on to foreclosure (such as loan registration, visit www.residen- in my mind is exactly how did tuned into what’s happening at the missed seeing Charles Mingus hand to discuss their services modification, short sales, tialmortgageforeclosure.com musicians who play that type of moment”, and encouraged him to live, up close, in all his fiery music, actually begin their musical seek out other forms of music. splendor. Veasley was able to see careers? Did they start off immedi- Saxophonist Boney James in Mingus’ playing a certain kind scores due to the academic and ately playing the way they play, or loved George Benson’s style and of jazz approach that was satisfy- MENTORING summer internship programs was there some type of musical the fact that Benson played pop ing in a fresh way. As he stated continued from front page offered to them. He added that development that took place over tunes. When James first began to during the interview, “Mingus’ not required. Only a willing com- summer jobs will be made time? These types of questions play an instrument, he was inter- playing was satisfying like an mittment from the student is available to youth ages 14 to 21 have never arisen in my mind ested in “fusion.” However, it Alfred Hitchcock movie. I required. due to additional grant monies about straight – ahead, traditional was also about the time when he couldn’t tell what was going to "I was a teen mom and raised received by the city. or real “jazz” musicians. The first heard jazz guitarist George come next. I had to pay attention.” four sons on my own with the In addition to these reason being is when it comes to Benson and saxophonist Grover Let it be known that I for one help from programs like CROP," community resources young those musicians, I was literally Washington. These were do not enjoy “Smooth-jazz”. I can Burks said. "I want single and people must be aware of the roles raised with, attended school with, musicians that were taking pop count on one hand, the number of working parents to know about they play and how they interact and socialized with them as an songs and adding jazz improvi- “Smooth-jazz” tunes I’ll listen to these resources and see the with adults. That's what the moti- adolescent, teenager, and an adult. sation into the structure. It was through the end. “Smooth-jazz benefit of using them with vational speaker, Phil Thomas Their type of jazz music has com- Bensons’incredible grounding in artists prefer a gentle groove to helping our young people expressed to the group. pletely surrounded me all of my improvisation and harmony that deep swing and are more likely to develop into productive citizens." "We must fulfill our roles by life. was a strong influence on the be playing on a cruise ship sailing making sure the adults help the This brings me to why I’m way James plays today. to the Caribbean. Whereas, straight Councilman Wengay Phil Thomas Newton attended the summit and children achieve a good writing this article. Recently, I ran Pianist David Benoit and – ahead or bebop playing brought greetings from the education and the child's role is to and focus on the 13-letter word across an article with interviews of Dave Brubeck connected when musicians will most likely be mayor and other city officials. He get a good education while living that is key to success -DETER- several “Smooth-jazz” musicians. Benoit was a youngster of eight found playing in a club somewhere also commented that many of the in parent's and guardian's home," MINATION. Basically, the article explained that years of age and just starting out as in uptown Manhattan or youth in the Child's Park neigh- Thomas said. Thomas added that If more information is the “Smooth- jazz” artists started an amateur musician. Benoit somewhere downtown in a down- borhood are reporting improve- young people should turn a deaf needed please contact Burks at out like most modern jazz players actually studied Brubeck music stairs venue in the Village. ments in reading and academic ear to discouraging comments 727-459-2630. by collecting records, hanging out and developed a keen appreciation Nevertheless, as I found out in the at gigs and copping licks from their for his ability to make odd time so interview, many Smooth – jazz bop, cool and fusion forefathers. It effortless and melodic, i.e. “Blue artists do hold up in awe their went on to connect those “Smooth- Rondo? la Turk.” It was during this straight – ahead musical mentors. IN LOVING MEMORY OF jazz” musicians with the tradition- time that Benoit decided that Remember to “Keep Jazz LIZZIE LOU DANIELS al jazz personalities who influ- Brubeck was the kind of musician Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” enced and inspired them. I found he wanted to be, intelligent but Jazz fans – do you have any Funeral services were held in St. Petersburg on Saturday, October 16 for Mrs. Lizzie Lou Daniels, 84, who peacefully passed on this to be most interesting and popular with the masses. feedback? I would like to hear from Thursday, October 7, 2010. We love and miss her! decided to share a few of their Soprano saxophonist Marion YOU! You may visit my website statements with you. Meadows set alto and soprano sax- at: rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email Mrs. Daniels is survived by her Sister(1): Hattie M. Page (Joe); Children (5): George Duke, a musician who ophonist Sonny Fortune as the me at [email protected]. You Henry A. Grant (Mary), Cathrine Grant Washington, Lucinda Grant, James C. Daniels, Jr., Linda D. Daniels Lacy (Frank); Grandchildren (15): Tamara Grant, bounced back and forth between type of saxophonist he aspired to may also mail your letters to Rick Belinda Grant, Raymond Washington, Devonne Grant, Derrick Washington, “jazz”, “fusion”, and “Smooth – be. At an early age, Meadows was Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly Lachandra Grant, Eddie Washington, Jr., Stephanie Grant, Henry Grant, II, Alisa jazz”, received an invitation in influenced by Fortunes’ sweet, Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., Washington, Ayesha Lacy, Freddie Grant, II, Kenitra Lacy, Juel Jones Mehsekomer 1970 from jazz great Julian fiery and aggressive playing. St. Petersburg, FL 33705. (Dan), Dominque Jones; Great Grandchildren (7): Shyniqua, Andre, Cheyenne, “Cannonball” Adderley to join his When people ask where the fire Eric, Erica, Imani, Briana and other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Mamie and Henry, husband James C. 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Later “You've Really Got a Hold on In a significant sign of average, about $3600 in grants cantly and, in many cases, result Emerson was replaced by his Me” (1962), “What's So Good progress on the higher education for low-income students and in no out of pocket expenses. sister Claudette Rogers who later About Goodbye” (1962), “I'll Try front, financial aid has increased allows middle class families to With the economy forcing many married Robinson, and guitarist Something New” (1962), dramatically since the Obama claim education tax credits. In of those in the middle class into Marv Tarplin joined the group in “Mickey's Monkey” (1963), “I administration took office. In the the last year, however, around uncertain financial conditions, 1958. Like It Like That” (1964), “Ooo past year, students received $28 $3,400 in federal grants were this increase in college funding William “Smokey” Robinson, With Robinson as lead singer, Baby Baby” (1965), “The Tracks billion in Pell Grants; that’s $10 awarded to students at two-year could not have come at a better the Matadors began touring the of My Tears” (1965), “Going to a billion more than was issued the colleges, $6,100 to those at time. Jr., born February 19, 1940, is an American R&B and soul singer- local Detroit venues. In 1958, Go-Go” (1965), “My Girl Has previous year. This news makes public four-year schools and Many critics complain this Robinson met songwriter Berry Gone” (1965), (Come Round it clear the federal government is $16,000 to those attending elevated education spending, in songwriter, , and former record executive. Gordy, who co-wrote for them the Here) “I'm The One You Need” mindful of the rising costs of a private four-year institutions. conjunction with other invest- single “Got a Job,” an answer (1966), “More Love” (1967), “I college education and willing to This increased funding, ments, created a national budget Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated song to the Silhouettes' hit single Second That Emotion” (1967), “If invest to provide an opportunity which students don’t have to pay deficit that will negatively “Get a Job.” The group renamed You Can Want” (1968), “Baby, for anyone willing to put in the back, opens up higher education impact future generations. with Records, second only to the company's founder, itself , and issued Baby Don't Cry” (1969), and the work to obtain a degree. to more students than ever Nothing could be further from singles on both End Records and international # 1 smash, “The Pell Grants are federally before, despite increasing tuition the truth. As more and more Berry Gordy. Robinson's countless hits, and consistent con- Chess Records before Robinson Tears of a Clown” (1970). funded grants awarded to those costs. According to the College Americans receive college suggested to Gordy that he start a Besides penning hits for his who demonstrate a financial Board, the average in-state degrees, this country will be able tributions to the Motown label earned him the title of the “King label of his own. own group, Robinson (often need. In the past, the number of student at a public four-year uni- to once again compete in the In 1959, Gordy founded assisted by the other Miracles ), institutional grants - awarded by versity pays over $16,000 a year global marketplace. Business of Motown.” As both a member of Motown group The Miracles and Tamla Records, which he soon also wrote and produced hits and universities to students for a in tuition and room and board. sectors will grow as the pool of reincorporated as Motown. The album tracks for other Motown variety of reasons, not only After the grant money is applied, qualified, educated workers a solo artist, Robinson recorded thirty-seven Top 40 hits for Miracles were among the label's artists. Mary Wells had a big hit financial, - surpassed those the balance can be paid through grows. The Obama administra- first signees. Gordy and Robinson with the Robinson-penned “My awarded by the government. family contributions, work study tion has wisely chosen to invest Motown between 1960 and 1987, and also served as the company's had a synergistic relationship, Guy” (1964), and Robinson Last year, however, more gov- programs or student loans. in education and, by doing so, it with Robinson providing a foun- served as The Temptations' ernment grants were issued. A financially savvy student is investing in America’s future. vice president from 1961 to 1988. Robinson was born and raised dation for Motown's hit-making primary songwriter and producer Additionally, the amount could opt to live at home while success and Gordy acting as a from 1963 to 1966, penning hits available to individual students attending college, eliminating in Detroit’s North End neighbor- hood, and when still a child was mentor for the budding singer and such as “The Way You Do the nicknamed “Smokey Joe” by an songwriter. By 1961, Gordy had Things You Do,” “My Girl,” CARROLL heard, West told the publication. additions to the House, saying uncle because of his love of appointed Robinson vice- “Since I Lost My Baby,” and “Get Scott, on the other hand, told their victories signal a potential cowboy movies. In his teens, this president of Motown Records, a Ready.” Among Robinson's continued from front page Politico he is less willing to join, increase in the number of black was shortened to “Smokey.” In an title Robinson held for as long as numerous other Motown compo- members of the CBC. pointing to his experience in the conservatives, the new additions interview, Robinson claims he has Gordy remained with the sitions are “ (Love)” by “These boys are crazy; South Carolina Legislative Black will not incite more blacks to join been friends with company. The , “Don't Mess With they’re Tea Party people,” Caucus and the dissonance the party “if they’re saying the since they were eleven years old. The 1960 single “Shop Bill” and “My Baby Must Be a Jackson told the AFRO. “I’ve had between him and black Democrats. same thing white conservatives In 1955, Robinson founded a Around” was Motown's first Magician” by , white people calling me up saying Jackson suggested that the are saying,” Jackson said. “It’s group he called the Five Chimes number one hit on the R&B “When I'm Gone” by Brenda these guys are extremely conser- pair also have plenty of disso- not the messenger; it’s the with his best friend , singles chart, and the first big hit Holloway, “Ain't That Peculiar” vative and so far out of the main- nance with more moderate message. You can’t send a black and Northern High School class- for The Miracles.The song was and “I'll Be Doggone” by Marvin stream. Can you see them talking black Republicans. to say the same things Pat mates Pete Moore , Clarence also Motown's first million- Gaye, and “First I Look at the with Maxine Waters? I’d like to Moderate black Republicans Buchanan says.” Dawson, and James Grice. By selling hit single. They scored Purse” by The Contours. be a fly on the wall.” are “more concerned with “In a lot of ways,” Jackson West, in a Politico pleasing white people” and less added, “it would be better not to interview, indicated his interest in committed to a “black agenda,” have these guys in these joining the CBC. “That has been a Jackson said. That makes them a positions because it gives the monolithic voice in the body detriment to the GOP, rather than white folks in the party a way politic for far too long. There is a an asset, he added. out” of having to create real growing conservative black voice Though white Republicans change, “especially if they [Scott in this country,” that needs to be are excited by these two and West] have no real power.”

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Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” Friendship 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Missionary Baptist Church Phone (727} 327-0593 3300 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 The Church in Worship (727) 906-8300 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m. vSunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The Church in Study “Helping and Monday Morning Meditation WRXB ...... 6:45 a.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Healing” Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday ...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Come Expecting to be BLESSED! Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 9 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 2 PM COME AND GET A BAG OF FOOD ONCE A MONTH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Matters Of The Heart Ministry Bethel African Methodist Matters of the Heart Radio manding the morning so that 727-488-8818 (St. Petersburg) Episcopal Church and Connecting Point the dayspring will know its or 813-293-3126 (Tampa). Or Ministry, Prayer Leader, place and welcome the visit online at www.matersoft- The Bethel AME church is married to Jennifer Green Princess Denise Wright, Team ministry of the Holy Spirit for heheartministry.org. Set family invites the community (formerly Jennifer Cason). Captain, Min. Bettie Thomas, breakthru! Call or send prayer your alarms and call in for to come and share in its 116th They have two sons. Elder ask you to join in a time of requests to Matters of the prayer weekly Monday, church anniversary on Sunday, Green demonstrates his com- prayer, praise, worship and fel- Heart Unity Prayer Wednesday and Friday from Nov. 14, 2010, 11 a.m. Bethel mitment to serve parishioners lowship with the Lord, com- Line. Contact numbers are 5:30-6:30 a.m. AME is the oldest African and the community with a American church in the city history of serving on several Mt. Zion Progressive and Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. boards including United Way Henry E. Green, Jr. of the of Greater Miami-Dade, Missionary Baptist Church (Tremendous) Tampa District, Juvenile Justice Center, and of the West Coast Annual North Miami Chamber of “Impact the world by Our Inspirational Choir will Calling all Middle & High Conference will bring the Commerce. He received his equipping believers to reach the lost be the featured concert choir as School Students: We’re seeking spoken word. Elder Green will education in Orlando Public with the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Bethel African Methodist students for the “I Have a bring an electrifying soul Schools with further study at “Single & Thankful” is the Episcopal Church celebrates Dream Mass Choir.” FMI or to stirring message that will Morris Brown College, Atlanta, the University of Phoenix. He topic of our Singles Ministry’s their 106th Church Anniversary Sign-up: [email protected] inform and inspire all in atten- Ga., and Edward Waters is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Thanksgiving Celebration 7 4 p.m. Sunday, November 14th. or call 727.894.4311, ext. 275. dance. Elder Green is the first College, Jacksonville, FL. He p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Singles, The church is located in St. Join us for mid-day Bible Fraternity. Don't miss Elder of four (preaching) sons and has a doctorate of Divinity Divorcees, Widows and Petersburg at 912 3rd Avenue Study Wednesdays, Noon to Green express his motto of Widowers are welcome to North. FMI: info@mzprogres- 12:30 p.m., in our main answered the "CALL" at the Degree from Jackson encouragement: "The best is attend this uplifting biblical dis- sive.org. sanctuary, 955 20th Street age of 18. He was born in Theological Seminary, Shorter not behind you, the best is in cussion in our Youth Chapel, You’re invited to attend the South. Orlando, Florida to the union of College, Little Rock, Arkansas front of you, and with Jesus the 921 20th Street South. Seven x 7 Community Mt. Zion Progressive the late Presiding Elder Henry and a Master's degree in best is yet to come." Attendees are encouraged to Thanksgiving Service 6 p.m. Missionary Baptist Church, 955 E, Sr. and Mrs. Irene Green. He Business Manangement from bring a covered dish or dessert Sunday, Nov. 21, at Gateway 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894- to share. Mt. Zion membership Christian Center, 4355 Central 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. is not a pre-requisite. Avenue (St. Petersburg). St. John Missionary Baptist Church Saint John Missionary FL. Rev. Norris L Martin, Pastor Rev. Joseph Gordon. Theme: St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church, 3200 5th Youth Dual Day, Sunday, Living In Holy Expectation Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Nov. 28, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: (2nd Peter 3:9-14) The St. Mark Missionary Events Members and the general public Baptist Church, its pastor, the Nov. 20 - Women’s are invited to come out and Reverend Brian K. Brown, its Bible Study at 4:00 p.m. study the Bible with us and official staff of deacons and Nov. 21 - Right Hand of learn “What Baptist Believe.” Dr. Favorite and the trustees, and the entire congre- Fellowship during the 10:45 Children and Youth Ministry family of Beulah Baptist gation, extends to the a.m. service. For members who Meetings are held every community at large, its wish have completed orientation and Monday at 6:00 p.m. Children Institutional Church that there would be an over- have not received the right hand in the community are welcomed would be honored to have flowing of God’s blessings upon of fellowship. to join us. the community join us in our their lives. St. Mark is grounded Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Day. Young Adult Ministry every “Annual Beulah Day Celebration” in a Christ-centered doctrine Nov. 29 - Christmas with the Monday from 7-8:00 p.m. that has as its central theme, a Community Pre-Christmas (Bible Study). Sunday, November 14, 9:45 a.m. belief that we are a haven of Meeting. Sunday School Teachers’ Theme: “Developing Our Kingdom hope, help, and healing for a Also at St. Mark … Meeting is held every Tuesday Preparedness” world hungering for and Sunday School is held for at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Reverend Charles Sembly thirsting after the enlightened both children and adults of all Senior Hour of Power Bible Pastor of Union Bethel A.M.E. Church word of God. At St. Mark, we ages. Sunday School starts each Study is held every Thursday at Randallstown, Maryland are Christians willing to work Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Place: Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, and partner in unity, praising All are invited to come out and Prayer Meeting and Bible 1006 West Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33606 God for His awesome gift, His join us. Study every Thursday evening It is our prayer that you and the entire community son Jesus Christ. Baptist Training Union is at 7:00. will plan to join us in this celebration. November Calendar of each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact United For Christ Freewill Baptist Church Sister Sandra Davis at (813) 251-3382.

United For Christ Freewill musician. Please contact Pastor 727-258-4993, Church cell Baptist Church is in search for a Ford for more information, phone 727-744-3589. Church News due by 4:00 p.m. ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH EVENT CALL F OR A QUOTE: 727-896-2922 on Monday of each week

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BUCS The Weekly Challenger Office: 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 CORNER (727) 896-2922 Fax (727) 823-2568 Email: [email protected] Morris Says Bucs Will Learn www.theweeklychallenger.com From Loss To Falcons Readership: 100,000 monthly THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to gaping hole where the play was Falcons. Morris refused to cite quarter comeback. every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human designed to go. youth and inexperience as a factor The second-year pro has and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Rather than picking up the first on the crucial play. rallied the Bucs from behind in Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief down, and maybe even scoring, the “That can happen with a vet. four of the team's five wins. that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. 247-pound Blount was tackled by That can happen with anybody. “We go down 14-0 and Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud That's just playing the game, and Freeman's looking at me like, `just for no gain. you can't second-guess players that give me the ball back, I'll fix “He didn't run the wrong play, way. That's just not a good road to it,”Morris said, adding that one of he just made the wrong cut,” said go down,” Morris said. the keys to the success of a team Morris, who stressed the defeat The loss dropped the Bucs (5- that finished 3-13 a year ago is could not be pinned on Blount's 3) into third place in the division “just a never die, never quit, no- decision. and, at least for now, forced Morris nonsense type of mentality when Bucs QB Josh Freeman, tackled “We're all great running backs to back off his claim that Tampa we're in those situations.” by Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas the next day. He bounces out there Bay is the best team in the NFC. Tampa Bay started 0-7 before BY FRED GOODALL and runs over DeCoud and we're The 34-year-old coach reiterat- winning Freeman's first pro start all having a pool party. But he ed that he and his players didn't last November. That's one of the TAMPA (AP) - Raheem stuck his foot in the ground, he take solace in playing the Falcons reasons this year's fast start has The Weekly Challenger Morris refuses to second-guess made a cut, his vision at that time (6-3) tough on the road. In their been so gratifying. himself or his young Tampa Bay was different than ours would be other two losses, the Bucs were “We're 5-3, and you're in a is distributed Buccaneers. today looking at tape. He should've outscored at home by a combined meaningful game yesterday versus in the following cities: A day after falling a yard short gone downhill, but he didn't. That 69-19 by Pittsburgh and New the Atlanta Falcons. That's where St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa of taking over sole possession of happens. That's part of having a Orleans. everybody in the National Football first place in the NFC South, the young football team, making a “There's no consolation. Every League wants to be right now. 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Those who watched the Volume 43 • Number 11 relaxation. making the move as well as the felt was right. And as I shared with games on Sunday saw the bad Published Thursday, November, 11, 2010 Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander coach's various attempts to the team, sometimes you don't news: The New York Giants (6-2) 12 pages • 1 section took his family to Williamsburg. explain it. always make the right decisions, and Eagles (5-3) both won, results Defensive lineman Andre Carter “It's the nature of the beast,” but you make a decision based on that siphoned away the enjoyment The Weekly Challenger spent a day “really chillin” with Shanahan said. “Anytime you your gut feeling during the week, of watching the misery of the rival © his son. Receiver Anthony make a deicsion like that, watching somebody practice, how Dallas Cowboys (1-7). If Washington All rights reserved. No portions of this periodical Armstrong played “beat the obviously there's going to be a lot the game's going, and you go with doesn't beat Philadelphia on may be reproduced without expressed consent. manager” at a local pancake of controversy in it. I've always it.” Monday night, the division could restaurant and lost because he been one to do what I think is in Shanahan said he met with become a two-horse race with the What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? picked the other three NFC East the best interest of the team, even McNabb last week before coaches Redskins left behind. Please feel free to let us know. teams to lose. though it's sometimes very contro- and players went their separate “I picked all our division Call (727) 896-2922 or Email Yet, no matter the activity or versial.” ways for the bye. McNabb, who rivals to lose,” Armstrong said of destination, there was no escaping Shanahan is fully aware that had seemed caught off guard by his pancake house visit. “Dallas [email protected] the benching of Donovan he did not present himself well in the coaches' varying explanations, helped me out, but other than that, or Write to: McNabb. his first three attempts to discuss did not speak to reporters Monday. everybody else screwed me over. I 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., “Everywhere I was, that's all I McNabb's benching first focusing As for McNabb's hamstrings, just wanted to get a free meal, Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 saw was stuff about Donovan,” on McNabb's struggles learning the coach said they're getting that's all.” THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 11 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010