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Dartmouth College Introduces Volume 28 No. 14 Jacksonville, Florida February 12-17, 2015 #BlackLivesMatter Course Police Killings Underscore #BlackLivesMatter is what many bill as the name of the current move- ment toward equal rights. The hashtag, which drove information about protests happening in cities around the world, was started by Opal the Need for Reform Tometi, Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza in 2012, in response to the By Freddie Allen fatally shooting Brown. killing of Trayvon Martin. NNPA Correspondent Targeting low-level lawbreakers Now the movement has found its way into academic spaces. Blacks and Latinos are incarcer- epitomizes “broken windows” pop- Dartmouth College is introducing the #BlackLivesMatter course on its ated at disproportionately higher ularized during William Bratton’s campus this spring semester that will take a look at present-day race, rates in part because police target first tenure as commissioner of the structural inequality and violence issues, and examine the topics in a them for minor crimes, according a New York Police Department under historical context. report titled, “Black Lives Matter: then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Mayor “10 Weeks, 10 Professors: #BlackLivesMatter” will feature lectures Eliminating Racial Inequity in the Bill de Blasio reappointed Bratton from about 15 professors at Dartmouth College across disciplines, Criminal Justice System” by the to that position and he remains including anthropology, history, women's and gender studies, English Sentencing Project, a national, non- “committed to this style of order- and others. profit group that advocates for maintenance policing,” even The idea for the class was created during an Advancement of Learning criminal justice issues. though only spurious correlations workshop at the college, which challenged instructors to think of ways Researchers said disparities are to its efficacy in crime prevention to incorporate the events surrounding Michael Brown's death into their punitive and can turn deadly over remain. student's course work. minor violations. The report said that “flawed For example, Eric Garner, 43, research” plagued an early study Pictured left to right are symposium attendees was stopped and accused of selling cited by proponents of the “broken Casey Barnum, Brother Anwar and Dan Foley President Asks for $50 Million untaxed cigarettes, a misdemeanor, windows” policies. to Restore Civil Rights Sites before Officer Daniel Pantaleo “More recent studies have found Education Symposium Works choked him to death on a sidewalk that high misdemeanor arrest vol- The White House is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Voting of a Staten Island neighborhood. ume, high summons volume, and to Reclaim Young Black Males Rights Act by earmarking $50 million to restore key civil rights areas Officer Darren Wilson stopped 19- other factors, have had only a mod- around the nation. The 7th Annual Urban Education in downtown Jax at the Main year-old Ferguson resident Michael est association or no association at The president's budget includes money for the national historical trail Symposium: Reclaiming Young Library. Brown for jaywalking, before a dis- all with the city’s violent crime from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, which commemorates in part the Black Males for Jacksonville's Students, teachers and parents and puted confrontation led to Wilson Continued on page 2 "Bloody Sunday" attack by police on civil rights demonstrators. Their Future was held over the weekend guardians were featured and shared march was portrayed in the Oscar-nominated film "Selma." perspectives on the 2015 theme: The attack helped boost the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which banned the "Who is teaching and leading our use of literacy tests, added federal oversight for minority voters and students in the classroom?". The allowed federal prosecutors to investigate the use of poll taxes in state City Embraces Eureka Gardens symposium was held from 8:30 and local elections. The White House said part of the money for the broader efforts to renew a.m. to 1 p.m. and began with the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail would be for museum Jacksonville neighborhoods and show entitled “Success Realized” collections, oral histories and online access to collections. improve citizens’ quality of life. where students were a part of a stu- Also in the request is money for improvements at the Little Rock More than 250 participants attend- dio audience to discuss and expose Central High School National Historic Site in Arkansas and the Martin ed the event, which featured com- students to a variety of careers and Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta. munity resource providers that careers paths. The money is part of a $4 trillion budget sent by President Barack offered health care sign ups, youth The “Lets Play the Feud – Success Obama to Congress on Monday. The plans still have to be approved by program registration, financial lit- Style” workshop engaged students the Republican-controlled House and Senate. eracy and tax preparation informa- in an interactive game of “Family Obama plans to travel to Alabama in March to commemorate the 50th tion, and more. There was also fun Feud” with questions garnered anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. activities for the children, including around success and personal rela- bounce houses and crafts. tionship. The final two workshops, Mayor Brown led the youth pres- “Success through my Eyes”, chal- Ferguson Lawsuit Sues City Over ent in a pledge to become lenged male students to think about Jailing People too Poor to Pay Fines “Community Champions”, by how they see success in themselves being responsible, respectful and and “Success is our Commitment” Six months after the streets of Ferguson erupted in response to the kind. where students chose the top five police shooting of Michael Brown, a group of civil rights lawyers is “As a champion, these kids are traits that make a successful stu- suing the city on behalf of residents who say they were jailed in promising to do their very best to dent. deplorable conditions, for being too poor to pay court fines. City employees Johnetta Moore and Thelma Jackson pass out tickets to youth. help their communities, their fami- Actor David Girard served as the The lawsuit, which was filed on behalf of 11 residents of Ferguson, For the past year when you hear became a adjective of the past lies and themselves succeed,” said moderator of the event attended by alleges that the city has for many years operated a “municipal scheme about the Eureka Gardens apart- when Mayor Alvin Brown led the Mayor Brown. “It is great to see so hundreds of community trustees designed to brutalize, to punish, and to profit” off the poorest members ment community, it is accompanied city’s Renew Jax initiative and many young people stepping for- and youth which was opened in the community. The suit claims city officials violated the US consti- by crime statistics and unflattering hosted a community empowerment ward to be good stewards of their byMayor Alvin Brown who stresses tution by jailing people without making a meaningful inquiry into their remarks uncharacteristic of a stellar event at the apartment complex. neighborhood.” the symposium’s importance to the city. Last weekend that stereotype The event was part of the city’s ability to pay court-ordered fines or offering them a lawyer. city and Jacksonville’s future. The city of Ferguson disputed allegations made in the lawsuit that poor residents were targeted for unfair treatment. The city also denied that prisoners were abused and that the physical Western Gala Not Just a Party, But a Community Tradition conditions in the jail were unsanitary or unconstitutionally improper. The suits are seeking a declaration that the cities’ police forces violat- by M. Latimer ed the civil rights of the residents, an injunction to stop the allegedly The “Western Gala,” hosted by illegal practices and damages. the Jacksonville (FL) Chapter of Courts are prohibited from jailing offenders who cannot afford to pay The Links, Incorporated, is no fines and requires that officials make a meaningful inquiry into a per- longer just a party. The event, held son’s ability to pay before putting them behind bars. Despite this a annually since 2003, has become a growing number of poor, low-level offenders are doing time because Northeast Florida tradition. Last they cannot keep up with fees they owe to courts. weekend over 400 people flocked to the Western Gala for a night of line dancing, good food and games Lawmaker's Aide Resigns After all under a western theme. Gloria Mendez, a guest that Reports of Racial Comments attends every year, states, “I look A top aide to Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has resigned following forward to coming to the event. I reports that he posted racially charged comments on social media. wear my cowboy boots and cowboy Benjamin Cole had served as the Republican lawmaker's spokesman hat, and know that I will have a since March. great time.” Schock said in a statement to the Peoria Journal Star that he was Held as the chapter’s signature "extremely disappointed by the inexcusable and offensive online com- fundraiser, the Western Gala ments made by a member of my staff." enables the chapter to give back to The liberal website Think Progress on Thursday published posts from the community. Event chair Cole's personal Facebook page that included comments mocking two Marietta LeBlanc notes that the African Americans outside his Washington apartment. Gala generates tens of thousands of Earlier this week, Cole tried to stop a dollars annually for those in need. Washington Post reporter from taking photos “The Western Gala is a labor of The Jacksonville (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated at their Western Gala of Schock's congressional office, which is dec- love for our chapter. We are able to Thanks to the Western Gala, the assistance to students at Edward the Jacksonville Chapter of The orated in a style modeled after the TV show fund projects for middle school stu- chapter supports the GEMS (a year- Waters College and other UNCF Links, Incorporated will host its "Downton Abbey." dents, provide college scholarships round mentoring program for mid- schools, and donates to the Sickle 50th anniversary celebration in A watchdog group has requested an ethics and address health issues in the dle school girls at Eugene Butler Cell Foundation. 2016. inquiry over the interior design work. African American community,” Leadership Academy), provides In addition to the Western Gala, states LeBlanc. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 12-18, 2015 Does race play a role in the way we tip? Starting Roth IRAs When from opinions and data collected dice." Darcelle from restaurant servers. For McGinnis in Atlanta, part of Lynne's research also revealed the differences in the way her cus- for Your Grandkids that a third of whites within the tomers tip might actually come By Jason Alderman In 2015, the annual contribution study did not know the standard from home. "My mother never Many grandparents go above and limit for all IRAs is $5,500. It is amount accepted for gratuities. taught me as a child about tipping beyond to offer financial help to possible, though not that easy, for a Lynne who has continued to and we went out to eat all the time, adult children and grandchildren. If minor to open a Roth IRA on his or update his research findings, says McGinnis. "We as parents you're seeking to contribute to your her own, which is why it's good for believes that there is no need to educate our children and grandkids' financial future, one op- grandparents – or any qualifying single answer as to why tell them 'why do we tip?'...it has to tion might involve opening a custo- friend or relative – to shop for cus- blacks might tend to tip start with educating our kids." dial Roth IRA on your grandchild's todial accounts with low fees and less. At the same time Anna Brathwaite, a New York behalf as soon as he or she starts re- low investment minimums to start. Lynne also believes based musician and educator, imag- porting earned income. This is compounded annually. that the data can point ines that black restaurant patrons While grandparents often find 529 As you evaluate a decision to open to potential difficul- and waitstaff with black clientele college savings plans advantageous a custodial Roth IRA, check with ties for restaurants should probably assume the best of for their personal estate planning as the broker and the account adminis- operating in African- each other as opposed to relying on well as supporting their grandchild's trator on any institutional or state American neighbor- stereotypes. "I think you should educational future, custodial Roth rules on custodial accounts and hoods. "Ultimately, behave the way you think you IRAs may allow for more flexibil- what information you'll need to says Lynne, " the should behave," says Brathwaite. ity depending on the child's future open one. Depending on those rules, restaurant industry... "Your tipping them or not tipping needs. For example, a young adult there's a chance that grandparents is less likely to open them is not going to change their may use tax-free Roth IRA proceeds may not be able to open the custo- up restaurants in opinion of you, ultimately if they to fund education expenses not cov- dial account directly and you will black communities already have such a pre-judgment. ered by savings or a down payment have to work through their parents even if they are afflu- If you think that their service was on a first home. Roth IRAs may also or legal guardian to get started. ent communities good then you should tip well, if be a useful and collaborative sav- Also, consider the following: because of this race not then you don't have to ...I don't ings tool for important expenses Make sure you're financially se- difference in tipping." think you should let another per- young adults have, such as continu- cure. The MetLife study notes that Psychologist Dr. son's ignorance spoil your ability to ing education or a down payment on many grandparents tend to overex- Wendi Williams believes go out and enjoy a [meal]." a first home. tend their financial support when it Unlike traditional IRAs, Roth comes to family members in need. IRAs are funded with after-tax dol- Seek advice from financial, tax and Who requires or expects a tip and what is the proper amount? Make sure good lars. That means the account holder estate professionals on how much service is rewarded by following these tipping guidelines, rules and customs. doesn't get a tax break at the time of you can reasonably afford to give initial or successive deposits, but the and the best means to do so. If you’re dining at a sit-down acceptable depending on the number night. If you’re in a large room in money grows tax-free and can be Coordinate with your grand- restaurant and you’re waited on by and size of items ordered. For very expensive hotel, a high-end tip withdrawn tax-free – a benefit for a child's parents or guardian. It is a server for all of your meal, a tip of large deliveries, you might want to expected. You should also give ge grandchild who may need a substan- important for family members to re- 'Darcey' fifteen to twenty percent is called be more generous. erously if you’re not very neat, or tial sum in the years to come. main open about all money issues, McGinnis for. If you feel the service was truly For furniture, three to five dol- you constantly have to cont Here's an example of how much an particularly in relation to minors. opened her exemplary, you can, of course, tip lars per piece of furniture is housekeeping. The bellhop shou initial $2,000 deposit in a Roth cus- Discuss what provisions the parents seafood café last fall more. Unless your service was acceptable; however, you should receive one to three dollars per pie todial IRA can grow. For an account have made for the child and whether she counted on her signa- below standard, it’s not good eti- take into consideration the type of when carrying bags to your roo opened at the time the child is 16, your idea complements financial ture garlic blue crab dish and a lit- quette to tip less than fifteen per- furniture and how much lifting and and it’s proper to tip the room se the $2,000 opening deposit – with- strategies already in place. tle Southern charm as a way to sat- cent. If you’re dining at a restaurant maneuvering was required to get it ice delivery person ten to fifte out any more money added to the Consider your grandchild's po- isfy her customers. Although her that offers only partial service, for to its final destination. percent. account – could be worth roughly tential handling of the account. restaurant is relatively young and instance a buffet, the gratuity should Your hair stylist should receive a If you receive valet parking, o $55,000 at the time the child reaches When your grandchildren reach most likely prone to new start-up be less, about five to ten percent tip of fifteen to twenty percent of the or two dollars is fine. age 65 assuming a 7 percent ex- legal age or other key requirements headaches, one of the things that depending on the quality, and final bill if you received the basic Taxi Drivers require a ten to f pected rate of return. of the account, they can take control McGinnis never expected was the amount, of service received. cut and style. Additional services teen percent tip and limousine dr What if the child needs to make a of the money. Will they be ready? If way that some of her African- For take-out orders you’ll want require additional gratuities. The ers should receive about twenty p tax-free withdrawal sooner, such as not, evaluate other investment vehi- American customers failed to leave to tip the delivery person fifteen per- person who washes your hair should cent. at age 35, for example? Based on cles that better meet your objectives. behind a tip or gratuity. Almost cent of the order. For a catered affair receive a dollar or two. If you had a A massage therapist shou the same earnings calculation as Bottom line: Setting up a custo- right away McGinnis noticed the where the food must be presented as manicure, your nail technician receive ten to twenty percent. above, he or she would receive a dial Roth IRA may be a good way difference between the tips she well as delivered, tipping upwards should receive one to three dollars. Tips or donations for weddi less impressive sum of roughly for grandparents and grandchildren received from her African- of twenty percent is the norm. Different hotel workers also clergy person usually amount $7,200. Of course, it remains a po- to work on retirement or other fi- American and white clientele. Deliveries that have nothing to do require different gratuities. The $50-75. If your house of worsh tential solution if there is a severe nancial goals. According to McGinnis this past with food require a tip as well. For a housekeeper should receive any- brings in an organist, that pers need for cash. week an Black NFL player patron- food delivery, one to five dollars is where from one to ten dollars per should receive fifty dollars as we ized the café and left without tip- ping. "He pulled out not a small Lynne only recently began to dis- that even if blacks and whites have amount of money, but a wad...I just cuss some of the implications similar socioeconomic back- had to experience [this] firsthand," attached to the subject. "It's a dirty grounds the difference in tipping says McGinnis who runs Bushels secret in the industry that there is a etiquette might have to do with the Seafood Café, a mom and pop style wide spread perception that blacks actual amount of disposable IF YOU’RE FACING establishment with her husband don't tip well," says Lynne. income within a black household. and one additional worker. "I never Because of this perception, Lynne "Class-wise, it may appear as if M[  i paid attention before but I've believes that African-Americans [certain] blacks should be dining FORECLOSURE, noticed [here] that our white cus- might often receive inferior serv- out but I think that blacks carry tomers tip more than our black cus- ice. more debt and less wealth...what TALK TO YOUR tomers who come through." Beyond the perception however, we know about black wealth is that McGinnis says that her food item Lynne who has conducted surveys it's different, few black people have prices range from $8 - $25 dollars in targeted areas of he U.S. believes wealth," says Williams. GRANDMA SECOND. for a meal. While some restaurants that at least some of the evidence Williams who dines out approxi- go as far as calculating or even from hisresearch supports the neg- mately at least once a week says including the gratuity as part of the ative perception of blacks and tip- that she has noticed a difference in bill, at the café McGinnis says that ping. service when dining out with she prints a straight bill or receipt According to Lynne, one study blacks versus eating with mixed CALL THE for the food and service she deliv- from the paper concluded that groups at restaurants. "I never ers. "It's up to them whether they among whites, blacks, Hispanics receive poor service when [dining] HOPE HOTLINE FIRST tip," McGinnis adds. and Asians, blacks gave or claimed out with whites [or] Asians and it Dr. William Michael Lynne, a to give the lowest average tip. In never happens if there is a white professor at Cornell University's another survey from the same male in the group," adds Williams. AT 888-995-HOPE. School of Hotel Administration has report blacks were more than twice "I've heard of the stereotypes and I been examining the relationship as likely as whites to leave a flat believe that some blacks are over between gratuities and race since dollar amount instead of a gratuity tipping in order to not be identified the late-80s but due to what he saw reflecting a percentage of the bill. as that sort of patron since we tend as a politically sensitive topic, Dr. Part of Lynne's research also came to internalize oppression and preju- DARRYL R. JACKSON, C.P.A., P.A. Offering you a full range of quality services that includes a full range of accounting services (audits, reviews, compilations,and nontraditional engagements) for small businesses and tax services for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts. 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Jay Z, and Cornel West are all the middle of the 20th century, Mike Brown was killed by a police According to NHI.org, 52% of examples of people who did not when the sit ins, bus boycotts, officer. The black community and blacks and only 21% of whites live become products of their environ- marches, and riots happened. This law enforcement were once again at in urban communities in America, ments. The reason black leaders was around the time that black peo- odds, like they were when Rodney while 57% of whites and only 36% rose up and fought for equal rights ple in mainstream America started King was beat in the 1990s, and of blacks live in suburban neighbor- is because they did not become to get noticed, with people like when the police used to beat blacks hoods. Due to gentrification, blacks products of their environments. The Martin Luther King Jr., Maya in the 1960s, providing evidence are currently even being driven out only people pulling down the Angelou, Joe Lewis, Jackie that the mentality of both blacks of their urban communities. African American race: ourselves. Robinson, and Fritz Pollard pacing and police officers have not really Gentrification is when poor com- We live in a world where gentrifi- the way for blacks and making it evolved in 100 years. Both sides of munities are knocked possible for all African Americans the ongoing battle between African down and “better,” African Americans represent living today to have the opportuni- Americans and law enforcement more expensive living 14% in the nation. They are a ties that we have today. But I think need to be held accountable. But spaces are built, com- growing 38% of the prison that as a black community we have blacks have a long, rich history that pletely replacing both all lost sight of what we used to shouldn’t be tainted just because a the outward look of a system. More than half of the community and its African American males do inhabitants. In D.C., not graduate from high Dr. Nikolai Vitti gentrification has school. While the rate of forced blacks to move to more crowded, more African American women Superintendent Keynotes dangerous, urban living having children is in decline, JEA Black History Program spaces. The reason for 71% of children are in families such a low rate in sub- For the past 26 years, JEA has continued celebration of Black urban living for blacks headed by a single parent. been proudly celebrating diversity History Month, which includes pro- is, (1) They did not feel every February during Black grams and events of interest to welcome in their neighborhood cation, racial tension, and self History Month. ALL, helps to continue our compa- and, (2) They cannot afford it. oppression are evident. While we “Initially, diversity meant race,” ny’s journey of cultural competen- When gentrification occurs and it live in a world where African said Pat Sams, JEA’s Program cy.” pushes blacks into more dangerous, Americans can no longer get beaten Manager for Emerging Workforce Keynote speaker Duval County crowded neighborhoods, there is by a white person for the fun of it, Strategies. “But now we look at Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai increased crime, high school we do live in a world where a police this celebration with a broader Vitti spoke of this diversity dropout rates, and teen pregnancy officer can shoot a young black man brush.” These days, that brush February 5th. Vitti grew up in rates among African Americans. and not go to trial. African paints a picture of a JEA workforce Detroit, the son of Italian and Louis Armstrong once said, Americans should not be getting of 2,200 employees encompassing Argentinian immigrants. He strug- “Racism is not an excuse not to do driven out of their own homes to six generations of workers. These gled with dyslexia, but excelled in the best you can.” From my person- pave way for better, more expen- workers see the world differently sports and went on to graduate with al experience with race issues I sive living conditions for a richer based on their age, gender and edu- both a Masters and Doctorate have found that a lot of African demographic. In order for the num- cation level. degree from Harvard University. First Thursdays Moving Forward for Small Americans use the ideology, “I ber of African Americans in pover- “Living the Dream” was the During his speech Vitti said Dr. Business Success - “The turnout for February’s First Thursday’s can’t, because black people can’t do ty to go down, and in order for neg- theme for this year’s celebration. King’s dream is not just owned by what white peoples can” excuse ative statistics toward Africans truly exceeded our expectations. The quality of the audience was over Angelia Hiers, JEA’s Chief Human African Americans but by every- hundreds of times. Last year a black Americans to decrease, we must the top professional,” stated Larry Williams, First Thursdays Resources Officer says that, “While one. “So challenge yourself,” Vitti student, Kwasi Enin, got into all stop using the past an excuse, but as Jacksonville Founder. JAXPORT (Jacksonville Port Authority), Hal this theme may be a play on Dr. said. “Are the people you’re inter- eight Ivy League universities. He a reason for us to uplift one another. Davis Construction Company and Manson Construction Company King’s famous , “I Have A Dream” acting with diverse? Are you lived in an urban community, and And then and only then can our made presentations enlightening attendees about how to effectively do speech, it carries a special mes- embracing different ideas? graduated from a low performing community get to where it should business with JAXPORT and their Prime General Contractors. Nikki sage. Dr. King’s dream was for Challenge yourself to get out of school. What this student did not be in this day and age. Brunson, who is a candidate for Jacksonville City Council attended ALL people to come together. Our your box.” Thursday’s meeting and stated on First Thursday’s Facebook Page, do, was let the stereotypes that were “JaxPort provides accessible opportunities for Small Business expected of him hold him down. Owners.” Pictured is Stanley Scott and small business owner Nikki Unfotunately, what Kwasi didn’t do Brunson at the event. was what far too many black stu- Police Killings Underscore Need for Reform Continued from front of people in state prisons for drug incarceration’s hold on vast public drop,” stated the report. “‘Stop and offenses are people of color, even resources and the obstacles erected frisk’ activity has also been shown though whites comprise over two- for people with criminal records to have no impact on precincts’ rob- thirds of drug users, and are likely a further erode the economic and bery and burglary rates.” similar proportion of sellers.” social buffers that prevent crime.” Racial disparities that exist at The report continued: “Once The report recommended address- every step in the criminal justice arrested, people of color are also ing the source of racial bias in the system, the report noted. That help- likely to be charged more harshly criminal justice system, revising sexplain why Blacks and Latinos than whites; once charged, they are draconian drug laws through account for about 30 percent of the more likely to be convicted; and reforms like the Fair Sentencing United States population, but 56 once convicted, they are more like- Act, establishing alternatives to percent of the incarcerated popula- ly to face stiff sentences – all after incarceration for low-income tion. accounting for relevant legal differ- youth, and redirecting public In Ferguson, police stopped White ences such as crime severity and spending to crime prevention and drivers for moving violations 68 criminal history.” drug treatment. percent of the time, and the majori- According to the report, these “The Fair Sentencing Act (FSA) ty of Black drivers were stopped for trends are driven by race-neutral of 2010 reduced from 100:1 to 18:1 license or equipment problems, the laws that still have a significant the weight disparity in the amount report said. Once they were have racial impact, criminal justice of powder cocaine versus crack stopped, Black drivers were professionals influenced by racial cocaine that triggers federal manda- searched at almost twice the rate as bias, an underfunded criminal jus- tory minimum sentences,” stated FEBRUARY 26 White drivers (12 percent vs. 7 per- tice system, and policies that the report. “California recently cent), but White drivers were more impose strict “collateral conse- eliminated the crack-cocaine sen- 6 p.m. | City Hall likely to have contraband than quences” that make it harder for ex- tencing disparity for certain offens- Blacks (34 percent vs. 22 percent). offenders to return their home after es, and Missouri reduced its dispar- “Yet blacks were twice as likely prison. ity. Thirteen states still impose dif- as whites to be arrested during a If current incarceration trends ferent sentences for crack and traffic stop (10 percent versus 5 hold, one in three Black teenage cocaine offenses.” percent),” the report continued, boys can anticipate going to prison More than 90 percent of ex- Paying tribute to the men and women partly because, “black drivers were in his lifetime, compared to one in offenders complete their sentences more likely to have arrest warrants 17 White boys. One in 18 Black and return to their communities, compared to their white counter- women face the prospects of incar- where they are often shut out of who were pioneers in their professions parts. Black drivers were more like- ceration, compared to 1 in 111 jobs and those with felony drug ly to have these warrants in part White women. convictions are blocked from and have humbly served because of unpaid fines related to “Federal prosecutors, for exam- receiving federal aid like food their disproportionate exposure to ple, are twice as likely to charge stamps and publicly subsidized traffic enforcement.” African Americans with offenses housing, the report said. the Northeast Florida community. Nationally, Blacks and Hispanics that carry mandatory minimum sen- During a recent appearance on C- are three times as likely to be tences than otherwise-similar SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” searched by police during traffic Whites,” the report said. “State Marc Mauer, the executive director stops. prosecutors are also more likely to for The Sentencing Project, said Blacks were twice as likely as charge Black rather than similar that there are hundreds of laws on whites to be arrested during a traffic White defendants under habitual the books in every state that restrict stop,” state the report. “These pat- offender laws.” the ability of people coming out of terns hold even though police offi- The report said that defense attor- prison to make ends meet once they cers generally have a lower ‘contra- neys might show signs of racial bias return home. band hit rate’ when they search in how they prioritize their case- Mauer added that the Equal Black versus White drivers.” loads, and all-White juries spend Employment Opportunities “Almost 1 in 3 people arrested for less time deliberating in cases than Commission issued guidance to drug law violations is black, racially diverse ones. All-White employers asking them to take a although drug use rates do not dif- juries are also more likely to seek more nuanced approach to hiring. The event is free. Seating is limited. fer by race and ethnicity. An ACLU the death penalty in capital trials. “If we want people to succeed, we report found that blacks were 3.7 “Because the criminal justice sys- have to reconsider how we times more likely to be arrested for tem is an institution that primarily approach all these issues and not (904) 630-3690 | JaxHappenings.com marijuana possession than whites in reacts to – rather than prevents – just say, ‘one size fits all. You have 2010,” stated the report. “This dis- crime, it is ill-equipped to address a conviction, that is it for you,’” parity expands at later stages of the many of the underlying causes of said Mauer. “That doesn’t get us criminal justice system so that 57% crime,” stated the report. “But mass very far.” Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 12-17, 2015

by George C urry City Chronicles Did NBC’S Brian Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Rep. Reggie Fullwood Williams also Lie about Celebrating Black History Month: Quotes from Great Hurricane Katrina? NNPA Columnist African Americans Leaders that are Still Relevant Today “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams has finally admitted that he If anyone has ever read this col- mine. The need for African render.” Stated Jesse Jackson dur- work hard. Someone once said, had incorrectly asserted that a helicopter he traveled aboard in 2002 while umn you will know that I can’t Americans to focus on education ing a speech at the Democratic “You got to be Hungry!” reporting on the Iraq War in 2003 was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, write an article without using a has been a recurring theme that National Convention. “Nothing is going to be handed forcing an emergency landing. quote from someone of historical cannot be ignored since slavery “Being a black man in America to you. You have to make things “This was a bungled attempt by me to thank one special veteran and by significance. It’s certainly not ended. is like having another job,” said happen,” said Olympic track star extension our brave military men and women veterans everywhere…” he because I lack original thought, it’s “Education is the sole and only tennis great Arthur Ashe. Again, Florence Griffith Joyner. said on air. more so because I love reflecting hope of the Negro race in we have certainly come a long way So essentially, our forefathers Williams’ admission came on the heels of a story published in the mili- on the past and the relevance of the America,” said Booker T. in America, and many blacks feel have paved the way for the Tiger tary publication Stars & Stripes that challenged his retelling of events. words and experiences from great Washington. that we can finally say that Woods, Barack Obama’s and Colin “NBC News anchor Brian Williams has told a war story over the years leaders. “Education remains the key to America now lives up to it’s prom- Powell’s of the world. So many since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It grew to where he was claiming to be on With that thought in mind – I both economic and politicalem- ise of freedom and equality for all. people sacrificed and took risk to a Chinook helicopter that was forced down after taking rocket-propelled pulled together some of my powerment. That is why the Lawyer and activist Eleanor ensure quality and opportunity for grenade and small-arms fire,” the newspaper reported. “In his on-air apol- favorite quotes from past African schools charged with educating Holmes once said, “Being black us all. ogy Wednesday, he backed off that, but said that he ‘was instead in a fol- American leaders. All of these African Americans have, perhaps, has made me sensitive to any group Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali lowing aircraft.’ Soldiers who were in two Chinook companies say he was quotes are not only relevant today, the greatest, the deepest challenge who finds limitations put on it.” I said, “He who is not courageous not in, nor ever near, a helicopter that was being fired upon.” but are invaluable words of wis- of all,” said Barbara Jordan, lawyer say amen to that notion. Because of enough to take risks will accom- Williams, who makes $13 million a year, has drastically altered his story dom. and Congresswoman. the trials and tribulations that plish nothing in life.” over the years, according to a timeline published by CNN. “The struggle is much more dif- The great educator Benjamin African Americans have endured I And finally when I think about Lt. Col. Jerry Pearman, the mission commander when one of the three ficult now because racism is more Mays once said, “You have the truly believe that those challenges Trayvon Martin or Jordan Davis it Chinooks took fire, told Stars & Stripes, “I can say with 100 percent cer- entrenched and complicated,” said ability, now apply yourself.” have made me sensitive the plight makes me think that although we tainty that no NBC reporters were on any of the aircrafts.” Angela Davis. We have moved Another central theme that of other minorities, poor people, have come so far, we still have a Following his public admission, Williams said that he would forgo his light years ahead in this country blacks have dealt with throughout gender issues and even gay rights. long way to go. Whether you have anchoring duties at the top-rated network news program “for the next sev- and around the world as it relates to the years is our ability to overcome “After I came home from the a child or not, we all should be out- eral days.” Politico.com, describing what it called “a sign of deepening racism and overall race relations, insurmountable challenges and 1936 Olympics with my four raged by the senseless deaths of trouble,” reported on Sunday that Williams cancelled an appearance on but unfortunately bigotry and dis- achieve greatly. medals, it became increasingly these two young black men. “Late Night with David Letterman” that had been scheduled for Thursday. crimination still exists. “I was born in the slum, but the apparent that everyone was going Perhaps Dr. King said, it best, It was on an earlier Letterman show that Williams also gave his now- “The burden of being black is slum was not born in me. And it to slap me on the back, want to “Injustice anywhere is a threat to discredited account. that you have to be superior just to wasn’t born in you, and you can shake my hand, or have me up to justice everywhere.” The New York Times reported, “In 2013, Mr. Williams told David be equal. But the glory of it is that, make it. Wherever you are tonight, their suite. But no one was going to Signing off from a Duval County Letterman that he had actually been on the helicopter that got shot down, once you achieve, you have you can make it. Hold your head offer me a job,” said Jesse Owens. Library, adding that a crew member had been injured and received a medal. ‘We achieved indeed,” said the right high, stick your chest out. You can But today in America, race or Reggie Fullwood figured out how to land safely,’ he said, ‘we landed very quickly and hard. reverendJesse Jackson. make it. It gets dark sometimes, but background can’t be used as a We were stuck, four birds in the desert and we were north out ahead of the Education is a central passion of the morning comes. Don’t you sur- crutch. We all can achieve if we other Americans.’” Of course, none of that was true. The New Orleans Times- Fairness & Accuracy in Picayune reported in a Who Benefited from the Civil Rights Movement? Reporting (FAIR), the media watchdog group, said, “Now Pulitzer Prize-winning story, by Herron Gaston worthy of imitation. persuasions, all across America, groups continue in that same tradi- that he’s cleared that up, there The Civil Rights Movement of The Civil Rights Movement fashioned themselves after the tion; groups such as the “The piles of bodies never are some other tall tales that the 1960s helped to shape social enthusiastically stirred the imagi- African American youth in SNCC LGBTQIA, women's liberation Williams might want to take materialized, and soldiers, justice advocacy in a new and pro- nation of countless of Americans [Student Non-Violent Coordinating groups, persons with limited abili- back. Take his recounting of found way. It provided a clear who felt that their backs were Committee], the SCLC [Southern ties groups, poor people's groups, police officers and rescue the aftermath of Hurricane roadmap for other social justice against the wall, and served as a Christian Leadership Conference], and a host of other social activism Katrina in New Orleans personnel on the front lines movements to follow. It served as a vehicle through which they learned the Black Panther Party, and the groups, just to name a few. (Dateline NBC, 8/22/10; prescription to challenge various to better articulate, frame, and Black Power Movement. These The leaders in many of these say that although anarchy Extra!, 10/10): forms of systemic oppression. The lament their own struggles of sub- particular groups drew inspiration, groups give enormous credit to the “You know, I’ve been reigned at times and people Civil Rights Movement can be rad- jugation and suppression in the strength, and insight from African Civil Rights Movement of the around a lot of guns and a lot ically interpreted as being the pre- public domain. Many groups American youth and begin to inter- 1960s for much of their political suffered unimaginable of dead bodies, and a lot of cursor and catalyst for gaining throughout America begin to apply pret their own experiences through and legal victories. It is important people shooting at people to indignities, most of the social freedom by providing a the tactics of the Civil Rights a very similar lens. to note, however, that the black-led make dead bodies. But you replicable platform to fight against Movement, and adopted perceptive In addition to these minority Civil Rights Movement helped to worst crimes reported at the put them all together and you the many ills of society. Although maneuvers and stratagems to youth being positively inspired by create the conditions for a more put it in the United States of time never happened.” the Civil Rights Movement did not achieve their own equality and lib- African American youth of the broad- based, comprehensive America, and boy, it gets your explicitly or specifically deal with eration. The movement didn't just 1960s, the liberal white student democracy. Civil rights leaders of attention…. issues such as homophobia, sex- benefit African Americans, but antiwar program, (particularly the yesteryear helped to solidify a “It was clear already there weren’t going to be enough cops…. ism, or ableism, it provided a clas- prompted gains for nearly all mar- ones that operated on predominate- precedent that makes it difficult to Everywhere we went, every satellite shot, every camera shot, we were at sic model for other groups interest- ginalized groups and individuals. ly white college campuses,) were undermine and erode fundamental the height of the violence and the looting and the—all the reports of gun- ed in challenging whatever "isms" For example, in the 1960s, also heavily influenced by the human rights in the 21st century. play downtown. Well, who’s bathed in the only lights in town? It was us…. that exist in our society with an Native American, Puerto Rican, experiences of the black freedom The Civil Rights Movement con- “We had to ask Federal Protection Service guys with automatic weapons astute methodological approach and other minority youth from all struggles. Similarly, today, many fronted the judiciary with bold pro- to just form a ring and watch our backs while we were doing Dateline NBC clivity, including the Supreme one night…. State troopers had to cover us by aiming at the men in the Court, and reminded the govern- street just to tell them, ‘Don’t think of doing a smash and grab and killing ment of its role as protector of indi- this guy for the car.’” vidual liberties against the strong FAIR stated, “As long as he’s in a confessional mood, Williams might and powerful. as well admit that he didn’t see ‘a lot of people shooting at people to make While no one particular group dead bodies,’ nor would people have killed him for his car if he hadn’t been owns the patent or copyright to the surrounded by feds – none of which appeared in his original reporting.” Civil Rights Movement, it is The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported in a Pulitzer Prize-winning advantageous to recognize the sig- story, “Four weeks after the storm, few of the widely reported atrocities nificant impact that this movement have been backed with evidence. The piles of bodies never materialized, has had on the face of law and pol- and soldiers, police officers and rescue personnel on the front lines say that itics in the United States. No other although anarchy reigned at times and people suffered unimaginable indig- social or political movement of the nities, most of the worst crimes reported at the time never happened.” twentieth century has single-hand- To Williams’ credit he did air a week-long series called “After the edly had as astounding an effect on Storm: The Long Road Back” in which the network tackled racial dis- the legal, educational, and govern- crimination, among other issues. He said Katrina was different from most mental institutions of the United disasters and that NBC would “keep covering it.” States. Its precocious wisdom However, that was not the case. should continue to serve as a peda- FAIR observed, “… Katrina’s impoverished victims faded rapidly away gogical tool to move our society from NBC’s coverage thereafter. By the six-month anniversary in progressively forward towards full February, NBC had joined its rivals in limiting coverage to a brief look at inclusion. I believe, in the words of the struggles of putting on Mardi Gras in a depopulated city, then moving activist Terry Tempest Williams on before anyone could accuse them of peering too deeply into matters of that "the eyes of the future are race or class.” looking back at us and they are Perhaps it was another ”bungled attempt” by Brian Williams to portray praying for us to see beyond our himself as a hero. own time." DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- Yes, I’d like to tunities for free expression of ideas. The Jacksonville Free Press has its subscribe to the view, but others may differ. 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Mt. Lebanon Missionary Lorenzo Hall Lodge Who’s Who New Life Ministries Worship Services Pastor George Spencer and the congregation of New Life Ministries Baptist Church African Brunch Unity for Justice Banquet Church, 513 Odessa Street invites the community to worship with them Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, 9319 Ridge Blvd. will cele- The Officers and Members of Lorenzo Hall Lodge #458 Prince Hall every Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., brates their 2015 annual African Brunch, Masons of Jacksonville, Fla. is hosting its 4th “Who’s Who Unity for Tuesday night is Bible Study night at 7 p.m. New Life Ministries want to Saturday, February 14th, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the church multi-purpose Justice” banquet, Saturday, March 21st, at 6 p.m. at the Scottish–Rite welcome you to the church that professes to “seek ye first the Kingdom of facility Come out and join Mt. Lebanon for fun, food & fellowship! Wear Cathedral Banquet Hall, 29 West 6th Street. On March 22nd, the Lodge will God” Matthew 6:33. For more info call 509-8207. your African attire and come celebrate with prizes, trivia, song, dance, a celebrate their 9th Anniversary at Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness monologue and African attire on parade! For tickets and more info contact Church, 723 West 4th Street at 3 p.m. The guest speaker is Chevarra Orrin, Deacon Aldean Green at 407-437-7052. daughter of the late Reverend James Bevel. Honorees will be presented with Issachar Media Group Presents awards and recognition. For more info contact Mr. Dallas at 404-988-9200. “How to Hell-Proof Your Marriage” P.U.S.H. 6th Annual Refreshing “How to Hell-Proof Your Marriage” discussion is scheduled for Friday, “Together We Can” Breakfast at February 13th at 7 p.m. at Life at the River International Church, 1409 Women’s Ministry Brunch Luncheon University Blvd N. Hosted by Overseer Kenneth and Co-Pastor Stormy Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H.) 6th annual CFIGC Refreshing First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Adkins. Get ready to laugh, cry, pray and rediscover why you said I do and Women’s ministry brunch luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, The 13th annual “Together We Can” Campaign Breakfast for the Justice learn everything you need to know before you say I do! Come enjoy special 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Saint Matthews Lutheran Church Auditorium, 6801 Coalition to support the mission of assisting innocent victims of violent musical guests and door prizes. Special guest appearances by Pastor Marvin Merrill Rd. The theme is “Real Women Will Take Action for Jesus: Awake, crimes will be held Thursday, February 19th at 7 a.m. at First Baptist and Lady Coretta McQueen, Pastor Glenn and Lady Chiquanda Foreman Awake!!” Themed scripture is: “Awake, awake Deborah! Awake, awake, Church of Jacksonville, 125 West Ashley Street. Mary Baer will serve as and Pastor Ardel and Lady Iquana Jones. For more info visit Issachar breakout in a song! Arise, Barak, lead away your captives, O son of emcee, with special guests State Attorney Angela Corey and Sheriffs from Media Group at www.theissachar.com. Abinoam!”-Judges 5:12. Special guest and speakers include: Elder Gloria around the First Coast. For more info call the Justice Coalition at 783-6312. Gipson of Triumph Apostolic Faith Church and Minister Ciara Hawkins of St. Paul AME Church Observes Seed 2 Soul Ministries. For more info call Mattie Freeman at 220-6400. Cherry Street Church Agape Dinner On February 21st at 6:30 p.m. Cherry Street Church Agape Dinner will Shrove Tuesday and ASH Wednesday New Life Ministry Presents take place in the Young Fellowship Hall, 1140 McDuff. The theme is “Love St. Paul AME Church, Reverend Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, II, 6910 New Letter to God” and everyone is invited to write a love letter to God. During kings Road will observe Shrove Tuesday, February 17th. The special cele- “The School of Prayers” the dinner, the children will pull 5-7 names and those individuals will be bration will take place 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., on Saint Paul's Campus. Ash New Life Outreach Ministry Center presents ‘The School of Prayer,” able to read aloud their love letter to God. For more info visit www.cher- Wednesday services will be held at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. Friends and the every Saturday at 5640 Timuquana Rd. Suite 6, 10:30 a.m. The topic is: The rystchurch.org. public are invited to share in all worship services and events. For more info Danger of Prayerlessness. For more info call 778-7651. contact the church office at 764-2755. St. Phillip’s Lenten Observance 2015 Silas Missionary Baptist Church St. Philip’s Episcopal Church located at 321 Union Street West, invites the Greater Missionary Tabernacle community to join their fellowship as they observe Lent 2015, every Tribute to Black History Month Wednesday beginning February 25th, the church family will meet in the Baptist Church Valentine Tea The Black History committee of Silas Missionary Baptist Church, 3000 parish hall at 6 p.m. for a meager meal before going over to the church for Greater Missionary Tabernacle Baptist Church, Reverend J.C. Green Buckman St. will celebrate their 31st Annual Tribute to Black History worship services that will include special addresses by lay and ordained per- Pastor, 5730 Sawyer Avenue will present a Valentine Tea, Sunday, February Month, Sunday, February 15th at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme sons. The theme for Lent this year is – ‘Church at the Crossroads – what to 15th at 11 a.m. service. For more info call the church office at 764-5333. is: “Is There Not a Cause?”. Silas Missionary Baptist Church will be hon- do about it.’ For further info contact the parish office at 354-1053. ored to have you share in this special occasion of fellowship. For more info contact Barbra Villegas at 765-3201. St. Paul AME Church Historic Mt. Zion Church Concert As a kickoff for Family and Friends Day 2015, Historic Mt. Zion AME Annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Holds Pastor's Appreciation Day Church, 201 E. Beaver Street presents in concert, Patrick Lundy and the The members of St. Paul AME Church, 6910 New Kings Road, will cele- Ministers of Music of Washington, DC and GA Connection, Sunday, Community Leadership Breakfast brate Pastor Marvin C. Zanders' fifthteenth year as their spiritual leader. The February 22nd, at 10 a.m. Historic Mt. Zion AME invites everyone to come Appreciation Day is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2015. At 7:30 a.m., and share the experience of their CD Release Concert entitled “Majesty”. The Duval/Nassau Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University the Reverend Leslie Washington, Allen Chapel AME. Church will Proclaim Admission is free. For more info call the church office at 355-9475. invites the community to attend its annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune the Word. Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Sr., Bethel Missionary Baptist Community Leadership Breakfast, Saturday, February 28th, at 9 a.m., at Church will be the guest preacher for the 10:55 AM worship service. The Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2407 Rev. S. L. Community Pearls Awards Rev. Dr. David W. Green. Sr, pastor of Allen Temple AME. Church, Tampa, Badger Circle. The theme for the occasion is: "Legacy, Love and Florida will deliver the closing message at 4:00 PM. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter presents the Leadership - A philosophy of living and serving”. Keynote speaker is Dr. Disciples of St. Paul extend a warm welcome to friends and churches to Community Pearls Awards, Saturday, March 7th, at 9 a.m. at the Emanuel Brenda Simmons-Hutchins. Recognition and awards will be given to lead- share in all celebration services for their First Family. Please contact the Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2407 Division Street. The ers who have made outstanding contributions to the community. For more office of the church at 764-2755 or Website:stpaulamejax.com for more Community Pearls event honors community leaders in the Jacksonville info call Duval/Nassau Alumni Chapter Chairman Bennie Hudson at 386- information. Community. For more info contact Dr. Val Holloway at 850-212-3667. 7597. ‘Selma,’ ‘Black-ish,’ Among Big NAACP Image Award Winners

The civil rights drama “Selma” and claiming the glory.” the “black-ish” star whose freshman winner: she was named best actress in a drama. “Criminal Minds” star first African-American to hold that won top honors at the NAACP “Selma,” which dramatizes events ABC sitcom was a big TV winner in a movie for “No Good Deed” and Shemar Moore was named best office, accepted the NAACP Image Awards in a ceremony that surrounding the 1965 Alabama vot- Friday, opened the night with a jab entertainer of the year. Henson, star actor in a drama series. Chairman’s Award honoring distin- took sharp notice of snubs of ing rights marches led by the Rev. at the Academy Awards, which this of the new Fox hit “Empire, is Spike Lee received the NAACP guished public service. He said he African-American artists and their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., also year has an all-white slate of acting enjoying an especially good 2015. President’s Award, which recog- was honored to carry on the Justice work by the Oscars. captured best actor honors for David nominees. On the TV side, Anderson won nizes those who have combined Department’s legacy that included “This is more than a movie,” Oyelowo, who played King. The critically acclaimed “Selma,” the award for best comedy series career success and public service. In ensuring “the most sacred of Oprah Winfrey, who was a “Selma” “I want to take this opportunity to although a best-picture and best- actor for “black-ish,” which was his speech, the filmmaker addressed American rights, the right to vote.” producer and appeared in it, said say I thank the Lord I was able to song nominee at the Feb. 22 Oscars, honored as best comedy series and the obstacles facing blacks. “This Holder, who is leaving the job after Friday in accepting the trophy for play one of the most transcendent failed to garner bids for Oyelowo or best actress for Tracee Ellis Ross. stuff is rigged. It’s not set up for us six years, called on the nation to outstanding motion picture. “It’s human beings who ever walked the director Ava DuVernay. It received a “How to Get Away with Murder” to win. It’s always been like that.” “reject the forces of hate and divi- important that we all know who we planet,” Oyelowo said. Golden Globe award for best song. was named best drama series, with he said, lifting his trophy. U.S. sion.” are so we know where we’re going, Awards host Anthony Anderson, Taraji P. Henson was a double star Viola Davis named best actress Attorney General Eric Holder, the

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A child who acts mean is demon- Step 2: As often as feasible, fol- Monitor the child and use labeled strating that something is wrong. low up every intervention with a praise when she exhibits the kind of His anger and aggression are symp- discussion. Find out what the positive behavior you would like to toms of an underlying problem. It child’s perceptions of the situation see more of. For example, you may be the result of a physical, is and try to understand his motiva- might say, “I saw that you were developmental, neurological or tion. Get him to talk about his feel- frustrated, but you did a great job of mental illness; an expression of ings so he can learn how to talk being respectful and not losing your emotional distress; or in some about anger, frustration and resent- temper.” cases, the expression of emotions, ment rather than enacting it. Work Step 5: Manage media use. If a attitudes and behavior that have with the child to identify alternative child is acting mean toward others been inadvertently or perhaps even behavioral options. Ask him if there and not responding to limits, then purposefully conditioned. are other ways they could have han- you should monitor and limit televi- No matter the cause, the attitudes, dled the situation and talk about sion, movies and game play to ven- beliefs and behaviors of mean chil- how to use those alternative ues that provide only appropriate dren are harmful to others and ulti- responses. Help the child to identi- models. Do not allow exposure to mately self-destructive to the child. fy the underlying feelings that violence, aggression and disrespect It is to everyone’s benefit to find prompt his misbehavior and then of others. ways to handle the child that will guide him into more adaptive ways Step 6: If the behavioral manage- not only limit the destructiveness of dealing with those feelings. ment strategies outlined above do ASALH Travels in Search of History - The local chapter of the Association but will hopefully also amend the Step 3: Be a good role model. not bring significant improvement for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) recently sponsored a bus trip to the Zora underlying issues that feed his mis- Always be respectful to the child in behavior, then consult with a Neal Hurston Festival in historic Eatonville, Florida. Departing on a early Saturday morning, the day long anthropy. and to others. Show the child in physician and a counselor or psy- trip departed at 7:30 a.m. for the famed festival that included headliner Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Step 1: Set clear boundaries and your own behavior how you can use chologist. Medical issues such as The day festival culminates a week of activities includes artisans from around the country for a celebra- limits. Establish a strict zero-toler- reason, talk and problem solving to diabetes, hypoglycemia, attention- tion of African-Americn history and culture. Shown above are attendees making their trek back to ance policy for verbal and physical achieve goals. Never use physical deficit hyperactivity disorder Jacksonville. aggression, teasing, taunting and aggression or corporal punishment. (ADHD), allergies, nutritional bullying. Respond to every instance Likewise, do not yell, raise your deficits and exposure to toxins can of meanness. If the infraction is voice, act belligerent, use insults, contribute to verbal and physical minor, offer a verbal warning but be sardonic or use satire as a means aggressiveness. Similarly, a psy- How to Prevent 4 Common But do not allow the inappropriate of verbal punishment or as a strate- chological evaluation can ferret out behavior to persist or escalate. After gy for enlightenment. Be clear, firm issues such as emotional distress, warnings have been given, meet and consistent in following up with anxiety, depression, developmental, Serious Diabetes Complications every instance of meanness with a limits but maintain your empathy and neurological and psychiatric ill- Although diabetes is a common 2. Tooth and gum disease. If saliva products, which are usually consequence. Give the offending and understanding while you nesses that may contribute to per- disease, it’s also a serious, compli- your diabetes is not well-controlled, available over-the-counter. child a time-out or isolate her from enforce the golden rule. sistent meanness. cated one because it affects the you’re at a higher risk for dental 3. Serious foot problems. the other children long enough for Step 4: Be generous in your use entire body and can lead to some problems, such as cavities and gum Chronic high blood sugar can dam- her to calm down. of rewards for positive behavior. serious complications, including disease. “This has to do with the age your nerves and interfere with vision loss, kidney failure and heart high sugar levels often associated your circulation, otherwise known Remembering the First Pair of African- disease. But, diabetes doesn’t have with uncontrolled diabetes,” Dr. as diabetic peripheral neuropathy to be a death sentence. The key to Hehenberger says. “High sugar (DPN), which can lead to serious living a long, healthy life with dia- affects the small vessels and thus foot issues, such as a tingling or American Sisters to Take Tennis by Storm betes is being aware of all the risks the tissue in the burning sensation, difficulty walk- dominated the ATA, winning 14 associated with the disease. Read mouth.” ing, and numbness, just to name a doubles championships, a record on to learn about some of the most few. If left untreated, DPN can that still remains. Matilda also won common diabetes complications eventually lead to amputation. two ATA singles titles. and more importantly, how to pre- The best way to prevent DPN By the time color lines began to vent them. is by keeping your blood be broken, the sisters were in their 1. Blurry vision and sugar levels under control. 30s, about the age Venus and blindness. Diabetes can For more ways, be sure to Serena Williams are now. One's take a serious toll on your check out this article. mid-30s are hardly the years to eyes in more ways than 4. Sexual dysfunction. Who begin a professional tennis career. one. Blurry vision, blindness, would’ve thought that diabetes can In 2003, the USTA, the same cataracts, glaucoma and affect your sex life? More than 50 organization that denied African- retinopathy are all conditions you percent of men with type 2 diabetes Americans a chance to compete have to worry about once you’ve experience erectile dysfunction. during most of the sisters' careers, been diagnosed with the disease. Women, on the other hand, may honored the Peters duo with an “Diabetes affects the small vessels experience pain or discomfort dur- achievement award during the Fed in the eyes and the kidneys and [can Additionally, diabetics don’t pro- ing sex, as well as not being able to Cup quarterfinals in their home- cause] serious consequences if the duce as much saliva as people who get in the mood or reach an orgasm. town. blood sugar is not well-controlled,” don’t have diabetes, which can lead High blood sugar can be damaging The Peters sisters were also say Dr. Karin Hehenberger, who to a dry mouth. For those who don’t to the blood vessels and nerves for Margaret and Matilda Roumania Peters were doubles champions inducted into the USTA's Mid- specializes in diabetes. To keep know, saliva is necessary when it both sexes, making sex painful and decades before Serena and Venus Williams were born. Atlantic Section Hall of Fame in your eyes healthy, visit your eye comes to fighting off bacteria. The unenjoyable. Make sex fun again by Merlisa Lawrence Corbett Afro American newspaper, the November 2003. They were doctor regularly so that if there’s an good news is that if you suffer from by monitoring your blood sugar As Serena and Venus Williams "famous Peters sisters" made head- inducted into the Black Tennis issue, it be spotted and treated early dry mouth, your dentist or doctor levels and talking with your doctor, play out their storied careers, lines for winning a fourth-consecu- Hall of Fame in 2012. on. can recommend the use of artificial of course. debates have risen about their tive doubles title. Matilda died of pneumonia in place in tennis history. The sisters began playing tennis May 2003. Margaret died in Some call Serena Williams the as young girls at a park across November 2004. greatest female tennis player of all from their home in Georgetown. It's hard to say how their games time. Journalist Ian Crouch recent- They were recruited to play at would have stacked up against ly wrote a story for the New Yorker Tuskegee University. So close those of Helen Wills Moody and proclaiming her as America's were they that Margaret waited for Alice Marble. It would have been If you think you can can spot a greatest athlete. Few dispute that her sister to graduate high school nice to see. they are one of the most dynamic so that they could enroll at However, desegregation doors person with HIV, consider this: sibling duos in sports history. Tuskegee together. didn't swing wide open for Yet perhaps even fewer know Segregation and discrimination African-American athletes. As was that the Williams sisters weren't forced the ATA to hold most of its the case with Jackie Robinson in Did you even spot the error in the the first African-American siblings tournaments at historically black Major League Baseball and Nat to take tennis by storm. colleges and universities. These "Sweetwater" Clifton in the NBA, That distinction belongs to tournaments became social events in the 1950s only a hand-picked, first six words of this headline? Margaret and Matilda Roumania for affluent blacks. The annual select few were given opportuni- Peters, sisters from Washington national championships were high- ties. ANYBODY CAN HAVE HIV. USE PROTECTION. D.C. who wowed crowds with ly anticipated and included parties, That's why although they their spectacular doubles play in formal dances and fashion shows. reached prominence in tennis the 1930s, '40s and '50s. The ATA operated in a parallel decades before the Williams sis- Nicknamed "Pete" and "Re- existence to the United States ters, it seems odd to classify the Pete," respectively, the Peters sis- Lawn Tennis Association, now the Peters sisters as pioneers. After all, Right now, AIDS is the leading cause of death ters played in the American Tennis USTA. Before the 1950s, the they played tennis at Tuskegee, a Association, a league formed to USTA refused to allow blacks to university that had been offering among African-Americans aged 25 to 44. If give African-Americans a chance compete against whites. This tennis since the 1890s. to play competitive tennis at a included a talented young player Long after the Peters sisters national level. named Althea Gibson who was retired from tennis, the ATA con- you’re having unprotected sex, you’re at risk. Established in 1916 and still making noise on the ATA Tour. tinued to attract top black players. alive today, the ATA is the oldest Gibson, younger than the Peters Lori McNeil, Chanda Rubin and Be smart: Use protection, and get tested. For a black sports organization in the sisters by nearly a decade, moved Zina Garrison all played in the U.S. Similar to the Negro Leagues quickly up the ranks of the ATA ATA. Garrison, a Wimbledon testing site near you, text your zip code to 477493. in baseball, the ATA offered top Tour. She won the national cham- finalist in 1990, won the ATA sin- black tennis players—who were pionship in 1944 and 1945. She gles titles in 1979 and 1980 and the denied access to all-white profes- suffered a loss in the finals in 1946 doubles titles in 1980 and 1981. sional leagues—a stage to show- before winning 10 straight titles Instead, consider the Peters sis- case their talents. from 1947 to 1956. ters forgotten stars. Their stories, The ATA sponsored tournaments That loss was to Matilda "Re- buried beneath the weight of segre- throughout the country. Although Pete" Peters, the younger sister. gation, have existed all along. top players didn't make a living Matilda is the only African- Gibson, the first African-American from these tournaments, they were American woman to ever defeat to win a Grand Slam, is the pio- indeed stars. The Peters sisters Gibson. neer. The Peters sisters, like sever- were often asked to pose for pub- Four years later, pressured by al talented African-American base- licity shots and sign autographs. ATA officials and Alice Marble, ball players who made Negro Crowds of blacks and whites trav- Gibson was invited to compete in League All-Star teams that left eled to watch them play. the U.S. National Championships, Robinson off, were simply the Known for their slice serves, now the U.S. Open. Already in her unlucky uninvited. powerful backhands and quick mid-20s, Gibson made her debut at They lacked an invitation, not chop shots, the Peters sisters Forest Lawn in 1950. Two years talent. Those who watched them became pseudo-celebrities. later, George Stewart would compete witnessed two dynamic Margaret (sometimes called "Big become the first black man to play and athletic tennis superstars. Even Pete") was the oldest by two years at the U.S. Open. as they accumulate posthumous and the taller sister. Matilda, (Re- Meanwhile, the Peters sisters, accolades, their unearthed stories Pete) was the younger, feistier sis- like so many other talented shine a light on misplaced tennis ter. African-American tennis players, gems. In a Jan. 10, 1942 edition of the remained on the ATA tour. They Page 8 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 12-18, 2015 AROUNDAROUND TOWNTOWN

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February 12-18, 2015 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 9 Jim Crow Lynchings More Widespread Than First Thought, Report Concludes “We want to change the visual landscape of this country so that when people move through these communities and live in these com- munities, that they’re mindful of this history,” Stevenson said. “We really want to see truth and recon- ciliation emerge, so that we can turn the page on race relations.” He added: “We don’t think you should be able to come to these places without facing their histo- ries.” The report argues that atrocities carried out against African Americans during this period were akin to terrorism, and that lynchings Team Fullwood Working 24/7 to were a tool to “enforce racial subor- dination and segregation”. It is the Educate Voters on Special Election follow-up to the organisation’s No political campaign would be successful without volunteers. 2013 report Slavery in America. Veteran politician Reggie Fullwood is no stranger to that philosophy “It’s important to begin talking and galvanized a team of dedicated volunteers that has poised him as about it,” Stevenson said. “These the candidate of choice for many in the upcoming special election for lynchings were torturous and vio- House Seat 13. He successfully garnered the top spot in the primary lent and extreme. They were some- election against Councilman Johnny Gaffney to face republican candi- times attended by the entire white date Lawrence Jefferson in the primary. community. It was sometimes not Team Fullwood held an early voting registration cookout to GOTV In 1931, the Alabama governor called the National Guard to the Scottsboro jail to protect a group of young black enough to lynch the person who (“Get Out The Vote”) for the State House 13 Special General Election, men who he believed might be lynched after being accused of raping two white girls. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis was the target, but it was necessary to be held Tuesday, February 17th. The GOTV cookout was held at the to terrorise the entire black commu- Johnny Walker Community Center, 2500 W. 20th Street. Neighbors Lauren Gambino to unfair treatment. And though the an “astonishing absence of any nity: burn down churches and stopped by and enjoyed food, drinks and GOTV early voting locations The Guardian names and faces of many who were effort to acknowledge, discuss or attack black homes. I think that that and information. “Vote for Reggie” team members, neighbors and In 1919, a black soldier returned lynched have slipped from the address” the violence that occurred. kind of history really can’t be friends discussed the upcoming election and voted to continue to spread home to Blakely, Georgia, having pages of history, their deaths, the The authors make the case that the ignored.” the word to get to the polls. survived the horrors of the first report argues, have left an indelible country cannot fully heal from this Stevenson said this era had a pro- “I don’t know where I’d be without my volunteers, they have truly world war only to face the terrors of mark on race relations in America. painful chapter of its history until it found impact on contemporary made the difference and I am proud to represent them and my con- a white mob that awaited him in the “The trauma and anguish that acknowledges the devastation that issues facing African Americans. stituents,” said Fullwood. Jim Crow-era south. When the sol- lynchings and racial violence creat- this era created and the residual “The failings of this era very Pictured left to right are dedicated volunteers Hugh Thomas, Marcia dier, William Little, refused to ed in this country continues to effects of these acts. much reflect what young people are Brown, Nikyle Sirmons, Markita Sirmons. Tyrone McCloud, Earl remove his army uniform, the sav- haunt us and to contaminate race Bryan Stevenson, the director of now saying about police shoot- Jones, Michelle Garrison, Rhonda Webb, Chamille Boyd and Chelsie age mob exacted their punishment. relations and our criminal justice EJI, said the organization plans to ings,” Stevenson said. “It is about Boyd. Little was just one of 3,959 system in too many places across erect monuments, memorials and embracing this idea that ‘black lives African Americans who were bru- the country,” it concluded. markers in the communities where matter’,” he added. “I also think tally and often publicly killed The report, titled Lynching in the lynchings took place, as a way that the lynching era created a nar- African-American Cultural Society across the southern states between America: Confronting the Legacy of piercing the silence and starting a rative of racial difference, a pre- the end of the Reconstruction era of Racial Terror, is the result of conversation. sumption of guilt, a presumption of Seeking Applicants for Scholarships and the second world war, which is nearly five years of investigation by Acknowledging the hardships he dangerousness that got assigned to The African American Cultural Society will award four $500 scholar- at least 700 more lynchings in these EJI, a nonprofit organisation based faces in getting the funding and African Americans in particular – ships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstand- states than previously recorded, in Montgomery, Alabama, into approval to build the markers, not and that’s the same presumption of ing academic achievement and community service. Award applications according to a report released on lynchings that occurred in 12 south- to mention the controversy that will guilt that burdens young kids living have a May 1 deadline for consideration and may be requested via email Tuesday by the Equal Justice ern states between 1877 and 1950. almost certainly ensue, Stevenson in urban areas who are sometimes to [email protected]. Donations for the scholarship fund may be Initiative (EJI). The authors’ inven- It explores how the legacy of racial said the process will force commu- menaced, threatened, or shot and made online at www.aacspc.eventbrite.com or sent to AACS, P.O. Box tory of the nearly 4,000 victims of inequality in America was shaped nities to reckon with the vicious killed by law enforcement officers.” 350607, Palm Coast, FL 32135-0607. For more information contact what the report calls “terror lynch- and complicated by these violent history of racial violence. Jeanette Wheeler at 386-447-3218. ings” reveals a history of racial vio- decades, which saw thousands of lence more extensive and more bru- African American men, women and tal than initially reported. children killed by “terror lynch- Dhani Jones Many of the victims were, like ings”, horrific acts of violence Sports Honoree (not shown) Iyanla Vanzant Little, killed for minor transgres- inflicted on racial minorities. Kevin Liles Inspirational sions against segregationist mores – The sites of nearly all of these Entertainment Honoree or simply for demanding basic killings, however, remain Honoree human rights or refusing to submit unmarked in what the report calls Henry Coaxum Al Sharpton McDonald’s Humanitarian Owner/Operator Honoree Honoree Will Packer Arts & Gabrielle Williams Entertainment Community Choice Honoree Youth Honoree

Bill Cosby Bill Cosby Chapter Officially Over as NBC Closes The Door For Good

Los Angeles – NBC’s out from under that.” Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said he knew of Skyler Grey Greenblatt recently delivered the Cosby’s past allegations that had Community Choice final nail in the coffin at the resulted in settlements when decid- Youth Honoree Television Critics Association ing to move forward with the multi- Winter Press Tour. Asked if its safe generational project, but it hadn’t to say that NBC will never do reached “critical mass,” which ulti- another protect with Bill Cosby, he mately prompted the network to answered, “Yes, that’s safe to say.” pull the plug altogether. NBC had been developing a “When we realized that there LOVIN’ BY EXAMPLE. multi-generational family sitcom seemed to be so much more of it, it with Cosby at the center, but the wasn’t something that we could just project was pulled after multiple go, ‘Oh, we’re not sure.’ I mean women came forward with sexual look, he hasn’t been proven guilty Here’s to the leaders that don’t talk about dedication, they show it. assault allegations against the actor. of anything, so I don’t want to be To the people who constantly perform selfless acts as they reach out, Netflix also pulled its planned the one that says guilty until proven Cosby standup special and TV innocent. But when that many peo- reach back and bring others along. We show our gratitude during Land stopped airing reruns of “The ple come out and have similar com- Cosby Show.” plaints, and it becomes such a taint- Black History Month, but we applaud you everyday. Let’s all be inspired “The good news is – if there is ed situation, there was no way we to stay deeply rooted in spreading the love, 365 days a year. any good news – unlike Netflix could move forward with it.” which had a special to run, or the Pressed to answer why the net- Find your motivation at 365Black.com. ‘Cosby’ episodes that were running work appeared to ignore the initial on a network, we were developing a sexual assault accusations of one or script that we never even got a first two women before deciding to pull draft of. So it wasn’t something that the plug only when it reached more was imminently going forward or than 15 accusers, Greenblatt got ©2015 McDonald’s even into production. I guess I can defensive. only say that I’m glad that we’re February 12-17, 2015 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 10 Last ‘Freedom Train’ Makes Final Trip to California

Buffalo Soldiers pictured Left to Right: Donald Gustafson, William San Francisco - The last of the nation's "Freedom Train" rides paying Hamilton, Greg Williams, Ann Tillmon, Julius Grant, Wesley Scruggs War Re-enactors: Dr. Clifford Pierce tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. made its final trip in California after 30 and President Joe Tillmon. and his wife Dr. Jacqueline Pierce years of operation. Caltrain, a commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula, Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Celebrates Black History says the last “Freedom Train” ride ran from San Jose to San Francisco. The train service was among more than two dozen "Freedom Trains" Month Honoring America’s Black History Month launched nationwide by Coretta Scott King to commemorate the march her husband led from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, nearly 50 years ago. The Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., celebrated Black History The Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society operates under the mission The march demanding voting rights for African Americans proved instru- Month at St. Paul A.M.E. Church on Saturday, February 7th with a tribute statement of, “To teach the community and help the nation heal.” Mr. Joe mental in passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. to the past. Civil War re-enactors, Dr. Clifford Peirce and his wife Dr. Tillmon, founder and president, presented a video and spoke about the his- Scott chose the San Jose-to-San Francisco route because the distance Jacqueline Pierce, presented the “life and time” of black soldiers of the tory of African American military units. Mr. Tillmon stated, “The primary between the two cities is roughly equivalent to the 54 miles traveled by 54th Massachusetts Company “F” and the ladies auxiliary. The “54th” was mission of the Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society is to preserve, promote King and his fellow protesters. poignantly portrayed in the Academy Award winning film, “Glory.” and perpetuate the history of African-American military units.” Organizers are said they are ending their ride because of declining rid- ership and difficulty obtaining sponsorship for the chartered ride. The Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Bobbi Kristina 1,400 tickets for the ride sold out. Case — Sources Say Her and Nick Gordon Had Violent Past daughter of Bobby Blood stains? offered the same deal as Bobbi Brown and the late One source says Gordon alleged- Kristina. Whitney Houston. ly attempted to remove blood Emotional abuse? She apparently has stains, but this has not been con- One source said that the two some injuries to her firmed by the police. have a terrible relationship, and that body that police are Jealousy? her family and friends have long investigating. According to some close friends, worried about how Nick treated her Words such as the violence was triggered by for years. They suspected that there “cover up” and “foul Nick’s jealousy over Bobbi was emotionally abusive or even play” have been Kristina’s fame. He apparently felt physical abuse. thrown around in the he too was Whitney Houston’s Meanwhile, Bobbi Kristina media, and sources child since he was adopted by her, remains unconscious in a coma and say that her and could not understand why peo- the public still has no idea what boyfriend, Nick ple only focused on Bobbi. happened. Rumors have run amok 52 Weeks a Year! Atlanta, GA — TMZ is reporting Gordon, is the target because the One source said the couple that the family plans to disconnect that a criminal investigation has two have had domestic violence recently turned down a reality TV life support the same day her moth- been launched to find out what hap- issues in the past. show deal because Nick wasn’t er died - February 12th. pened to Bobbi Kristina Brown, the

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FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10 - 16, 2015 2 0 1 4 - 15 B L A C K C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L (Results, Standings and Weekly Honors - Men)

ENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE C MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEAC SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS DIV CONF ALL CONF ALL CONF ALL DIV ALL W L NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L W L W L Virginia State 6 0 10 2 16 5 North Carolina Central 10 0 18 6 Paine 13 2 17 5 Xavier 19 7 Bowie State 5 1 10 2 18 6 Alabama State 10 1 14 6 Norfolk State 9 2 16 10 Benedict 11 4 13 8 Tennessee State 5 20 Chowan 3 3 6 6 12 10 Texas Southern 8 2 11 12 ™ Md. E. Shore 7 4 14 12 Morehouse 10 4 12 9 UDC 4 18 Lincoln 2 4 7 5 13 9 Southern 8 2 11 14 Howard 6 4 12 12 Lincoln (Mo.) 4 19 Virginia Union 2 4 3 9 7 15 &ODÀLQ     Jackson State 5 5 8 16 Delaware State 5 4 11 13 Clark Atlanta 4 10 5 16 W. Va. State 3 21 Eliz. City State 0 6 2 10 9 16 Prairie View A&M 5 5 7 16 SOUTH DIVISION Hampton 6 5 10 14 Albany State 4 11 8 14 Cheyney 2 20 Ark. Pine Bluff 5 6 8 17 Livingstone 5 1 8 4 14 7 SC State 6 5 9 17 Fort Valley State 2 13 2 20 Alabama A&M 5 6 6 15 Winston-Salem State 4 2 6 6 13 8 Bethune-Cookman 4 5 8 16 WEST DIVISION INDEPENDENT PLAYERS OF THE WEEK J. C. Smith 3 3 6 6 12 11 Alcorn State 4 7 5 18 Morgan State 4 6 6 18 Stillman 11 4 15 7 PLAYER AND NEWCOMER St. Augustine’s 3 3 4 8 10 12 Miss. Valley State 3 8 4 20 Coppin State 4 7 5 19 Tuskegee 9 5 12 9 Marcus Roper, 6-5, Jr., G, TENNESSEE STATE Fayetteville State 2 4 5 7 11 11 Grambling State 0 11 2 19 - Averaged 21.5 points in two tough losses for the Shaw 1 5 5 7 10 12 NC A&T State 3 7 6 19 Lane 9 5 10 10 Tigers. Came off the bench to score 32 points on 11 Savannah State 2 7 6 17 LeMoyne-Owen 8 5 12 10 SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK of 20 shooting, 7 of 13 from 3-point range, in loss to COUNTING CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ^ Florida A&M 0 10 0 23 Spring Hill 6 8 7 16 PLAYER Eastern Kentucky. Roper had 11 points, including 3 PLAYER Kentucky State 4 10 6 15 Jamel Waters, 5-9, Jr., G, ALABAMA STATE - of 8 from 3, in loss to Morehead State. Kyree Bethel, Sr., G, CHOWAN - Averaged 23.0 points MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Scored 15 points including hitting 4 of 6 from 3-point NC A&T Sports Photo Miles 1 14 2 20 DOWN in 1-1 week. Got 14 points in OT loss to Catawba and PLAYER range and had 3 assists and 3 steals in win over a career-high 32 in win over ECSU. Arnold Fripp, 6-7, Sr., F, COPPIN STATE - Averaged SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK UAPB. In win over MVSU, scored 14 points with 4 GETTING HIS DUE: NC NEWCOMER double-double of 19.5 points, 10.5 boards in wins assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. PLAYER TO THE Stedmon Lemon, Jr., F, JCSU - Scored 24 points, over Morgan State and SC State. Had 17 points, 12 NEWCOMER A&T and NBA legend Al Rodnerius Lewis, 6-4, Jr., G, STILLMAN - SIAC got 4 rebounds and 2 assists in OT win vs. FSU. rebounds in the SCSU game. Kaven Bernard, 6-5, Jr.,G, JACKSON STATE scoring leader (21.1 ppg.) got 23 points on 7 of Attles had his number ROOKIE ROOKIE - Came off the bench to provide 13 points, 6 assists 18 shooting, 4 assists and 5 steals in win over TOURNEYS Robert Davis III, Fr., G, JCSU - Had 15 points and 4 Edward Stephens, 6-2, Fr., G, SCSU - Averaged and 7 rebounds in win over Southern Monday. Did retired at his alma mater. Miles. Also had 18 points on 6 of 12 shooting with assists in win vs. FSU. Made 11 of 12 FTs. 17.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists the same in win over Alcorn State, scoring 15 points, COACH vs. St. Andrews and Coppin State. Scored 26 points 8 rebounds in win over Spring Hill. Stillman has pulling down 4 boards and handing out 2 assists. Darrell Brooks, BOWIE STATE - Bulldogs defeated with 7 boards vs. CSU. won seven straight. Shot 3 of 5 from 3 vs. Alcorn. TOURNEYS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER; Lincoln 66-61 for season sweep. Remains in the hunt DEFENDER NEWCOMER in Northern Division. Rashid Gaston, 6-8, Jr., F, NSU - Had 14 rebounds, TEAMS JOCKEYING DOWN TO THE WIRE 3 blocks in win over Howard with 17 points. . H O O P S T H I S W E E K Tourneys just around the corner THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Lane @ LeMoyne-Owen SIAC SWAC Spring Hill @ Tuskegee Miss. Valley State @ Alcorn State Clark Atlanta @ Paine Alabama A&M @ Alabama State LUT WILLIAMS LeMoyne-Owen @ Kentucky State Southern @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff CIAA SIAC MEAC SWAC Miles @ Lane BCSP Editor Morehouse @ Benedict MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 February 23 - 28, 2015 March 2-7, 2015 March 9 - 14, 2015 March 10 - 14, 2015 $OEDQ\6WDWH#&ODÀLQ MEAC In less than a month, all four black college Time Warner Cable Arena Bill Harris Arena Scope Arena Toyota Center N. C. Central @ Florida A&M basketball tournaments will have started. Charlotte, NC Birmingham, AL Norfolk, VA Houston, TX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Howard @ Md.-E. 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Alvin “Al” Attles 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 B L A C K C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L (Results, Standings and Weekly Honors - Women) who played basketball at North Carolina A&T from 1956-60 SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE A ASSOCIATION ATHLETIC CONFERENCE and went on to a distinguished CIAA THLETIC MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC INDEPENDENTS

career as an NBA player, head DIV CONF ALL CONF ALL CONF ALL DIV ALL W L NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L W L W L coach and executive, became Lincoln 5 1 9 3 17 5 UDC 19 3 Hampton 8 2 12 11 Benedict 12 2 17 5 Texas Southern 9 1 12 9 Xavier 14 12 Virginia State 4 1 6 5 14 7 Savannah State 7 3 12 10 WKH ¿UVW $ 7 PHQ¶V EDVNHWEDOO Chowan 3 3 7 5 11 11 Albany State 11 3 12 9 Southern 8 2 10 10 Lincoln (Mo.) 10 10 Norfolk State 7 4 8 14 Fort Valley State 6 8 8 17 Alabama State 7 4 11 10 player in school history to have Bowie State 2 4 4 8 9 12 NC A&T State 6 4 13 10 Tennessee State 10 12 Eliz. City State 2 4 3 9 8 13 Bethune-Cookman 6 4 9 13 &ODÀLQ     Prairie View A&M 6 4 9 13 W. Va. State 7 14 Virginia Union 1 4 2 9 6 14 his number permanently retired Morgan State 6 4 9 13 Clark Atlanta 4 9 8 12 Grambling State 5 6 8 14 Cheyney 3 19 SOUTH DIVISION SC State 6 5 13 9 WEST DIVISION Alcorn State 5 6 6 14 on Saturday during a ceremony Livingstone 6 0 12 0 21 0 Md. E. Shore 5 6 8 13 Kentucky State 11 2 16 4 Alabama A&M 5 6 6 16 INDEPENDENT PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Shaw 4 2 7 5 14 10 Florida A&M 4 6 7 15 between the men’s and women’s J. C. Smith 3 3 7 5 17 6 LeMoyne-Owen 9 3 14 6 Jackson State 4 6 7 14 PLAYER Al Attles North Carolina Central 4 6 6 16 Spring Hill 8 5 11 10 Ark. Pine Bluff 3 8 5 17 Denikka Brent, 5-11, Sr., G/F, UDC - Averaged 19.5 basketball games vs. N. C. Cen- St. Augustine’s 2 4 5 7 11 10 Howard 3 7 3 20 Stillman 7 7 8 14 Miss. Valley State 1 10 3 19 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two more Lady Winston-Salem State 2 4 5 7 9 13 Delaware State 2 7 5 17 tral at Corbett Sports Center. Fayetteville State 1 5 4 8 8 13 Paine 6 8 8 14 Firebirds wins. Had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 Coppin State 2 8 3 18 assists in win over Robert Wesleyan shooting 10 of Lane 3 9 3 15 SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK After a stellar A&T career, Attles played 11 seasons with the PLAYER IURPWKHÀRRU*RWSRLQWVRQRIVKRRWLQJ CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Miles 3 11 6 15 Janie Myles, 5-11, Jr., F, ALABAMA A&M - Had 6 rebounds and 5 assists in wnover Daemen. Shot Philadelphia Warriors, played in two NBA Finals (1964 and ‘67) PLAYER PLAYER Tuskegee 2 11 2 18 25 points, 13 rebounds in win over UAPB hitting 8 RIIURPWKH¿HOG Zaphrah Pam, Sr., F, LINCOLN - Back-to-back double- Tierra Hawkins, 6-2, R-Sr., F, DELSTATE - Matched of 13 shots, 9 of 13 FTs. Got 7 points and 8 boards NEWCOMER and played in the game where Warriors teammate Wilt Cham- doubles getting 17 points, season-high 16 boards career-high with 34 points on 14 of 16 shooting, SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK in win over MVSU. Imani Davis, 6-0, So., F, TENNESSEE STATE - Aver- vs. JCSU and 20 points, 11 boards vs. Bowie State. in win over B-CU. Also had 10 boards, 2 assists. berlain scored 100 points. In the same game, Attles scored 17 PLAYER NEWCOMER aged 14.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in two Lady Tiger NEWCOMER ROOKIE Shaquanda Wiggins, 6-2, Sr., C/F, KENTUCKY Britney Washington, 5-10, Jr., G, SOUTHERN - wins. Scored 14 points and pulled down 4 boards Ty-Nita Baker, Jr., G, BOWIE STATE - Erupted for Kayla Roberts, 6-1, Fr., F, NSU - Equaled career- SRLQWVDQGZDVIRUIURPWKHÀRRU$VD:DUULRUKHDYHUDJHG STATE +LWRQRIVKRWVDQG¿QLVKHGZLWK Scored team-high 21 points and pulled down game- in win over Morehead State. Had 15 points and 2 career-high 39 points of 12 of 20 shooting, 5 of 8 high with 26 points, 15 rebounds in win over Howard. 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 711 games played. 22 points in Lady Breds win over Lane. Also had high 10 rebounds off the bench in win over Grambling. boards in win over E. Kentucky. from 3 and 10 of 10 FTs, in loss to Lincoln. Also had Also had career-high three 3-pointers. 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Attles went on to spend 13 seasons as the Warriors head 5 steals and 3 rebounds. DEFENSE ROOKIE ROOKIE Nikkei Blackburn, 6-0, Jr., DSU - Totalled 27 re- NA coach, winning 557 games and leading the franchise to an NBA Breona Jones, Fr., G, ECSU - Got 18 points, 4 assists bounds in wins over NJIT and B-CU. Had 16 boards and 4 steals in win over Chowan. vs. NJIT. Had 11 points in two games. title in 1975. He also has served as general manager, vice presi- COACH dent and team ambassador for the Warriors. Jessica Kern, LINCOLN - Won last three to improve to 9-3, leading Northern Division.

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1 Visitors in the Senate galleries burst into 2 This African American was an American football 3 He became an engineer, NASA astronaut, and the first applause as a Republican from Mississippi, quarterback. Born near Pittsburgh in New African American in space. Before becoming an entered the chamber to take his oath of office. Kensington, Pennsylvania, he was known as "Mitts" astronaut, he was a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He Those present knew that they were witnessing an event for his large hands and arm strength compared to his 5'11 participated in four Space Shuttle flights between 1983 and of great historical significance. The gentleman was frame. He was known to toss a football 70 yards. He was part of 1992. 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He grew 6 incorporated by African-American college women. up in Jim Crow Virginia and went to West Virginia State. He was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights 5 The sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard He didn’t know he’d been drafted by the NBA until he activist, Pan-Africanist, author and editor. Born in University in Washington, D.C., by a group of twenty stu- ran into a friend on campus. It turned out that the Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he grew up in a rela- dents, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Forming a sorority Washington Capitols had picked him in the ninth round tively tolerant and integrated community. 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She was best known for playing the role of a secretary on civil service exam. ed by this African American preacher and other free black a television series from1968 through 1975, a role for which she a) Moses Cobb men in New York City, it was published weekly starting won two Golden Globe Awards and the first Emmy Award for b) Samuel Battle with the 16 March 1827 issue. c) Wiley Overton an African American. a) Freedoms Journal d) James Cherry a) Cecily Tyson b) Orlando Sentinel b) Diahann Carroll This African American was an American athlete. She c) Minnesota Spokesman Reporter 13 c) Gail Fisher specialized in high jump and was the first black d) Chicago Defender c) Isabel Sanford woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Born in Albany, He was an African-American tradesman and aboli- Georgia, Coachman dominated the AAU outdoor high jump She was an African-American poet who won the Pulitzer 15 14 tionist in in New York City, New York. He was a free championship from 1939 through 1948, winning ten nation- Prize for Poetry in 1950 and was appointed Poet Laureate black who operated a tailoring and dry-cleaning busi- al championships in a row.[ of Illinois in 1968 and Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry ness, and in 1821 was the first African American to be a) Willie Whyte to the Library of Congress in 1985.[ granted a patent. Jennings became active in working for his b) Wilma Rudolph a) Phyllis Wheatley c) Althea Gibson b) Nikki Giovanni race and civil rights for the black community. In 1831, he d) Alice Coachman c) Gwendolyn Brooks was selected as assistant secretary to the First Annual d) Mayo Angelou Convention of the People of Color in Philadelphia, He was the first African-American to vote in an elec- 16 Pennsylvania. tion under the just-enacted provisions of the 15th She was an American politician, educator, and author. a) Thomas Jennings Amendment to the United States Constitution. His 17 She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th b) William Abrams vote was cast on March 31, 1870. He was a school custodian Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. c) Ralph Alexander and general handyman, active in the Republican Party, and In 1968, she became the first African-American woman elected She was the first African-American woman to graduate the city's first African-American to hold elected office, on to Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became the first major- 18 the Middlesex County Commission and the city's first "col- from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City party black candidate for President of the United States and the Bar Association, and the first to join the New York City ored" person to serve on a jury. first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. a) Solomon Northrup b) Frederick Douglass Law Department. She became the first black woman to serve as She received 152 first-ballot votes at the 1972 Democratic c) Thomas Mundy Peterson d) Mason Overton a judge in the United States when she was sworn into the bench National Convention. of the New York City Domestic Relations Court in 1939. An American basic cable and satellite television a) Cardiss Collins b) Cynthia McKinney 19 a) Jane Bolin channel that is owned by the BET Networks division c) Barbara Rose-Collins d) Shirley Chisholm b) Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette of Viacom. It is the most prominent television net- This University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically c) Beatrix Ann (McCleary) work targeting African American audiences, and currently 20 black university (HBCU). Affiliated with the African d) Doris Louise Wethers reaches more than 90 million households.[1] The channel is Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was the first col- He was an American political scientist, academic, and headquartered in Washington, D.C. 21 lege to be owned and operated by African Americans. The diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for a) TV One b) Centric c) BET d) OWN founding of the college was unique as a collaboration in 1856 by his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was the first the Cincinnati, Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal African American and person of color to be so honored in the 22 She is an American Tony Award-winning actress, Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). history of the prize. He was involved in the formation and singer and stage director. She was nominated for an a) Ohio State University b) Oberlin College administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was award- Emmy Award in 1985 and 1986. In 2004, Rashād c) Central State University c) Wilberforce University ed the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. became the first African-American actress to win the Tony He was an American broadcast journalist, and ABC News a) Martin Luther King, Jr. b) Ralph Bunche Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, 23 World News Tonight co-anchor. He was the first African- c) Thurgood Marshall d) Adam Clayton Powell which she won for her role in the revival of A Raisin in the American broadcast network news anchor in the United Sun. He became the first black floor member and floor bro- States and one of the first television journalists to die of AIDS. 24 a) Ruby Dee b) Cicely Tyson ker in the New York Stock Exchange. He was a mem- He was a founder of the National Association of Black c) Phylicia Rashad d) Debbie Allen ber of the Stock Exchange Luncheon Club. He worked Journalists. as a floor partner in the firm of Neuberger, Loeb and She is an American director, screenwriter, film mar- 25 a) Max Robinson b) Ed Bradley Company. He graduated and played football at Kansas State keter, and film distributor. At the 2012 Sundance c) Ben Frazier d) Ed Gordon University and graduated George Town U. with a Law Film Festival, she won the Best Director Prize for her Degree. second feature film. She is the first black female director to She was known as the first African-American woman 26 a) Willie L. Daniels b) Travers J. Bell Jr employed as a mail carrier in the United States, and just be nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the the first c) Jospeh L. Searles, III d) Harold Doley black female director to have a film nominated for the the second American woman to work for the United States Academy Award for Best Picture. Postal Service. She stood 6 feet tall and weighed about 200 lbs. a) Oprah Winfrey b) Ava DuVerney liked to smoke cigars, and was once said to be as "black as a 27 She is an American rhythm and blues and country c) Debra Lee d) Shiela Johnson burnt-over prairie (black)." She usually had a pistol strapped music singer. In August 1969, she became the first under her apron and a jug of whiskey by her side. African-American woman to perform at the Grand a) Minnie Cox b) Mary Ebo Ole Opry. c) Margaret Jones d) Mary Fields a) Linda Martell b) Bessie Smith c) Bettye LaVette d) Tina Turner

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Robertson, who is 56, walks a donations had Michigan. 21-mile round-trip trek to work, mounted up to “The old Tauruses from the '80s, Monday through Friday. more than they never were this fancy or any- The Detroit Free Press featured $180,000, far thing,” Robertson told CBS Detroit. Robertson in its Sunday edition of past the $5,000 “I feel like I’m standing as living the paper. Robertson lives in goal. proof that prayer works every time Detroit and for the past 10 years has "At the begin- and I want everybody to know that. been walking — and taking the bus ning, my goal The best part of the story is that part of the way — to work. His job was just $5,000. now people are starting to talk at Schain Mold & Engineering's I just wanted to get him a car to get about the bus system and how frac- factory pays $10.55 an hour, but he back and forth to work, but thanks tured it is. We have a problem and hasn't made enough money to save to everyone's generous donations, we need to fix it.” for a car since it broke down year this has skyrocketed into more than The crowd-funding campaign, set ago. just a car," Leedy says on the up by Evan Leedy, a Wayne State Inspired by the story, Evan GoFundMe site. "I want to thank At a Black Lives Matter cere- University student, raised more Leedy, a Wayne State University everyone for their continued dona- mony at the Praise and than $350K. student, started a crowd-funding tions. Every penny will help James Deliverance Church of God by James Robertson's story about campaign to help raise money for a in any way that he needs it." Faith, Tracy Martin, the father of slain teen Trayvon Martin, said parents should teach their kids to stop resorting to violence in our communities, WSBTV reports. Shown above on signing day are Purnell and "This generation of children is Pamela Rainey with their son Curtis Paul Rainey being lost," Martin said. "We’re Proud Parents Witness Lee All Star committing genocide amongst ourselves. Each time a young Curtis Rainey Sign to Georgia Southern man or woman is killed in the Curtis Paul Rainey, age 18 will graduate from Robert E, Lee High in June street, it has an effect on our chil- of 2015. Last week Curtis signed his letter of intent to attend Georgia dren. Death becomes normal. Southern University. Curtis is the captain of the football and basketball When did death become the nor- team and a member of the track team. The talented teen proudly boasts a mal for us?" 3.2 grade point average and is also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Martin said that the protests Church where he serves as president of the Usher Board. and rallies across America are “I am excited and ready to move forward after graduation,” said Curtis not only starting conversations at his signing accompanied by his grandparents. “My parents and grand- about racial profiling and police- parents, Rosa Lee and Curtis Griffin, have been very supportive and I’m involved shootings, but also proud that I’ve made them proud.” about Black-on-Black violence. Over the weekend, Trayvon's mother, Sybrina Fulton, Ferguson Alternative Spring Break Gives appeared on the Melissa Harris- College Students Chance to Give Back Perry show and was honored as a Activists in Ferguson, Mo., are looking for 250 college students to par- "footsoldier of the week." She ticipate in a week of “community service and civic engagement” for and her family are waiting to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Launches Swimming Initiatives - USA Swimming Ferguson Alternative Spring Break. Volunteer initiatives include register- hear updates on the federal civil and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. announced a multi-year extension of their successful ing new voters, manning food banks, planting gardens and helping clean rights investigation into the the streets. shooting of her son in 2012. partnership to prevent drowning and increase swim participation, with the Swim 1922 program "Well, we’ve been waiting serving as an influential part of USA Swimming’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. The two The alternative spring break is running for five week-long sessions from March 7 to April 11. Registration opened on Feb. 6 and ends on Feb. 25. over a year to hear something. organizations will advance their efforts to increase awareness about water safety, the need for Students are asked to fund their own travel and pay $100, and will We’ve been in contact with the swim lessons and participation in swimming at a grassroots, community-based level. Members receive food, accommodations and transportation throughout the week. Justice Department but we of Sigma Gamma Rho will continue to promote participation in communities across the coun- The announcement of the alternative spring break comes six months haven’t heard either way," Fulton said. try through in-water safety events, workshops and fitness swimming. after the death of Michael Brown on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Mo.