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By Samjah Iman Data News Weekly Contributor

Breast Cancer - two words that give even the strongest person an eerie feeling, and rightfully so . For these words describe a disease that affects one in eight women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women (nationalbreastcancer .org) . Each year 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 will die (nationalbreastcancer .org) . While these numbers are quite alarming and downright Chris-Tia’s Foundation TGIN aims to provide underprivileged women who battle breast cancer with support services. (Photo Credit TGINatural) frightening, we do have the power to change them . On the cover, Chris-Tia Donaldson photographed after her chemotherapy treatments. (Photo Credit Huffingtonpost.com) Just ask 41-year-old breast cancer survivor, Chris-Tia Donaldson who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 36 . “I discovered a lump in my breast while showering which I proceeded to ignore for close to 3 months . After a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and 33 rounds of radiation – I am now cancer free,” she says . The Thank God It’s Natural (TGIN) hair and skin care company owner stresses that early detection and her eco- nomic status played a major roles in her overcoming this disease . During an interview on the Morning Show, Chris-Tia noted that if she had not acted on the lump she felt in her breast, and if she didn’t have the means to get prompt, proper care after she discovered her lump,

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Hundreds of women gathered in the name of defeating breast cancer at the annual Sista Strut in New Or- leans, LA. (Photo credit heart Media) she may not have survived . some fruits are made up of cancer nee will be held at the Manship Chris-Tia was able to afford fighting agents . Stay away from pro- Theater located in the Shaw Arts prime help from the best doctors in cessed and fast foods . These foods Center on 100 Lafayette Street in Chicago . She stressed that during tend to contain unhealthy elements Baton Rouge, LA . For more info on her treatment, she was grateful she that can contribute to the formula- this event or organization visit their had the financial means to get her tion of cancer cells in your body . Facebook page @LouisianaCoali- to and from the doctor, to get her For more information, visit www . tionofAfricanAmericanBreastCan- Chris-Tia Donaldson was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. medicine, to take time away from nationalbreastcancer .org . Also, if cerSurvivors (Photo credit ChicagoTribune.com) work, and to even pay to park at you’re interested in learning more the doctor . However, some people about breast cancer as it relates to (mostly women of color) who are women of color or eager to partici- diagnosed with any type of cancer pate in local events that are geared unfortunately lack the financial toward women of color who have means and proper healthcare they been affected by this disease, check need to defeat this disease . Which out Sista Strut New Orleans or The often time results in their demise . Louisiana Coalition of African- Noticing this economic disparity American Breast Cancer Survivors when it comes to proper treatment (LCAABCS) below . for breast cancer, Chris-Tia uses “Sista Strut was started in De- her success to advocate for women troit about 20 years ago to raise who have been diagnosed with can- awareness for the fact that women cer but can’t afford the transporta- of color have a higher death rate tion, child care, or time away from from breast cancer than other de- their employment through her mographics . The best way to fight Thank God It’s Natural Foundation . that is early detection, early diag- Check out Chris-Tia’s hair com- nosis and early treatment . We use pany and follow her breast cancer our urban radio stations and run a surviving journey at www .thankgo- 3-month campaign to educate our ditsnatural .com . Also, discover five listeners, as well as support and cel- things below that you can do to help ebrate survivors and their families . prevent breast cancer . We currently have 14 Sista Strut Herbal regimen – According events across the US .” – Candace to everydayhealth .com, scientists Price of iheart Media . have found that some herbs and The next Sista Strut will be spices contain phytochemicals held March 20, 2019, 8:00 a .m ,. at which stimulate the immune sys- Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, tem and help keep cancer at bay . LA . For more information regard- Go to the doctor regularly – ing this event or the organization, Regular checkups are key when it contact candaceprice@iheartme- comes to catching cancer early . The dia .com . earlier you catch the disease, the LCAABCS was founded by can- more likely you will defeat it . cer survivor Julia B . Moore of Ba- Self-examination – Always moni- ton Rouge, LA . The purpose of this tor your breasts and give yourself organization is to increase breast self-examinations to make sure cancer prevention, awareness, everything is intact . If you notice and maintenance . LCAABCS will a sudden change in your breasts, host their Annual Musical Matinee contact your doctor immediately . Event, Cancer Survivors Celebrat- Maintain a healthy weight – ing Survivorship…Down By The Make exercising and healthy eating Riverside, on Saturday, November your lifestyle . Most vegetables and 10 from 1 p .m . to 3 p .m . The mati- Page 4 October 27 - November 2, 2018 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

Chess and Mastering the Game of Life Data News Weekly Exclusive Interview With Chess Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson

Edwin Buggage chess from my father . He taught me Editor the rules when I was four, so then I started to play . Later I started com- Business Meets Chess peting and winning matches .” As many know that the other and Kids Empowers futbol (soccer) is the most popular Brings Together New sport in the world with millions of Orleans Business fans . Carlsson, speaks of having to Leaders and Young choose between the two, “I also use to play soccer . In Europe soccer is People quite popular and I played it at one Chess is a game that requires of the highest levels, but then I de- amazing skill, in addition, it teaches cided I would pursue chess .” the mastering strategies and tactics He says this program since its that makes one a winner . Many of inception has helped kids acquire these same skills can be applied to skills that help them beyond the life . chess board . “Critical thinking This is the goal of Chess Grand- is something you really develop master Pontus Carlsson, who has through chess . Problem solv- created a program using chess to ing, the math skills you get while help underprivileged kids across playing chess . How you process the globe learn strategy and critical information quickly and make Pontus Carlsson (pictured above) is a world-renowned Chess Master and one of three Blacks in the world decisions . The time pressure in thinking to solve life problems . who have risen to the level of Chess Grandmaster. For those who do not know, chess is very similar to business life deadlines . When you are a Carlsson is a world-renowned chess player you understand the Chess Master and one of three pressure of time and making the Blacks in the world who have risen right moves . You develop strate- to the level of Chess Grandmas- gies and tactics that can translate ter . Maurice Ashley of the United to any situation in life . It orders Why Should States and Amon Simutowe from your thinking .” Zambia are the other two who have reached this highly regarded status New Orleans Business You Vote? in the world of chess . Leaders on Board Pontus is a dual citizen of Swe- to Work with Kids den and Columbia, having over 25 Every city Carlsson launches years of teaching chess throughout Business Meets Chess, he incor- Europe and has won the Swedish porates local partners . Speaking Timothy Ambrose, Jr. Championship 12 times . of his New Orleans team he says, He was recently in New Orleans “There is a guy called Ken Mask, As a senior political science introducing his program Business he is a business guy . He is develop- Meets Chess, where he connects ing the project here . I always have major at Xavier University business executives and kids from some local people that are helping underprivileged areas . He held sev- administer the program and work and President of the Young eral events in the Crescent City . with kids . Also, on board is Actor Democrats on campus, I think “I am launching my global pro- Wendell Pierce, Greg Ward one of gram in New Orleans that I already the City’s best doctors, Kendrick it is important as young people have in Europe and Africa . The idea Perkins, who is one of the chess is basically I am setting up busi- coaches and many others .” that we vote because we are ness guys with kids and they play an untapped resource. It’s also in teams of two . The kids are usu- Movie to be Made About ally from underprivileged areas it New Orleans Chess important that we vote and use is to bring people together,” Carls- Master Paul Morphy son says of his mentoring program New Orleans has an amazing our voices so those we elect, that’s received acclaim across the connection to chess, as the home can implement policies that are globe serving young people . of Paul Morphy, a New Orleans native who was considered one of coming from the bottom up. What Kids Can Learn the world’s greatest chess players . from Chess that Can Excitedly Carlsson says, “I am go- Help them in Life ing to see Paul Morphy’s house and Early in his life Pontus began street tomorrow . And then I will playing chess, but this was not the stroll around the city to catch some only thing he excelled at . Speaking of the sites of this amazing city .” If not now, then when - If not you, then who? of his early life and path to great- Additionally, there is a film Sponsored by Data News Weekly and Cumulus Radio ness he says, “I learned the rules of project in the works about his life . Newsmaker, Continued on page 9. www.ladatanews.com State & Local News October 27 - November 2, 2018 Page 5

Night Out Against Crime Events Launch with ‘Cure Violence’ Program

Data News Staff Edited Report “What we have learned over the years is an infectious disease; it strikes vulnerable proper treatment,” said Dr . Jennifer Avegno, that violence can be thought of as a public individuals and communities, can be easily Director of the New Orleans Health Depart- NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans law en- health problem and can be epidemic in com- transmitted between people and places, and ment . “A single act of violence results in mul- forcement, Mayor Cantrell and other City munities . In fact, we can think of violence like can remain stubbornly prevalent without tiple physical and mental health problems for officials joined in commemorating Night Out Against Crime events throughout New Orleans, starting with the announcement of the ‘Cure Violence’ initiative on her first stop, A .L . Davis Park . This comprehensive, public health-focused approach hopes to reduce and prevent crime in our communities . Mayor Cantrell stood with residents across the city to celebrate Night Out Against Crime, which has become a na- tional and local tradition to recognize how law-enforcement agencies engage with community leaders and residents to reduce crime . She began the evening at A .L . Davis Park, and was joined by New Orleans Po- lice Department Superintendent Michael Harrison and other officials and leaders . “We have to have all hands on deck as it relates to combating violent crime in our city . It’s not just an issue for law enforce- ment, although they are a key partner in it . But it’s how we build community, and how we care about one another, that we can make the greatest changes we seek,” Mayor Cantrell said . Building on previous efforts, Cure Vio- lence will leverage resources from City de- partments to partner with community leaders for a more holistic approach to what has be- come a nationwide epidemic . Mayor Cantrell said the initiative represents an opportunity to rethink the way we view violence . Just as health care requires many specialists, any treatment to this epidemic requires many partners . The Cure Violence model originated in Chicago but is now used in more than 50 communities nationwide (like Baltimore, New York, and Philadelphia) and several international cities . The program uses “violence interrupters” – people from the neighborhood, who know the streets and live in the community – to walk through areas where violence is concentrated, talk- ing with individuals and serving to mediate conflicts before they turn deadly . Building on this prevention approach will be a treatment approach to intervene as soon as a young person is shot and brought to the hospital . Outreach workers arrive 24/7 to be with the patient, family and friends, starting the healing cycle and putting a stop to the spread of retaliation . From there, treatment is ongoing through continued interaction, as- sessment of needs and detailed plans to es- cape the cycle and become healthy and safe . Night Out, Continued on page 10. Page 6 October 27 - November 2, 2018 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com June Hazeur’s 76th Birthday Celebration Dinner

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On Sunday, October 21st, June held her 76th Birthday Celebration Dinner at Bailey’s Hot Spot 2 located at 2613 Jas- mine Street, in Gentilly . Her family and friends invit- ed to celebrate with her . She and her twin, Jane turns 76 on October 23rd . The dinner was well-attended by her fam- ily and friends but a plate din- ner was served to all patrons . Everyone enjoyed the food, drinks and comradery . Terry Jones, Publisher of Data News Weekly was there to celebrate with her . www.ladatanews.com Data Zone October 27 - November 2, 2018 Page 7 Cyril Neville’s Birthday Fundraiser

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Everyone was invited to Cyril Neville’s Birthday Bash! The event, held on Oct 21st at the Civic Theatre, was a concert that featured a stel- lar lineup, hosted by Derrick Freeman . Cyril Neville The Uptown Ruler, celebrated be- ing 70 years young and he wanted to celebrate with mu- sic for a good cause . Proceeds from the event benefited an organization that is near and dear to his heart, Adinkra NOLA . Happy Birthday Cyril, we wish you many more .

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Black Women Exceeding in Entrepreneurship

By Kimani Hamilton open as businesses range from re- Orleans for dogs that have anxiety,” Data News Weekly alty, cosmetology, culinary arts, said Courtney McWilliams, owner Contributor and fashion . of Mary Mac’s Doggie Retreat . “Our businesses actually sustain To be a Black entrepreneur in They came, they saw, and they and when we’re given those oppor- New Orleans can be both a chal- broke barriers . These are all words tunities, our businesses actually lenge and a huge success, these en- that describe the success stories of last,” said Simone Spence, Founder trepreneurs said . Depending on the Black women who are defying odds and CEO of Don’t Get Mad Get type of business, entrepreneurs will in business and start-ups, as organi- Paid, LLC . Spence joined other lo- not always be supported when they zations across the country marked cal Black female entrepreneurs to first start out, but that teaches them Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, describe their journey into busi- how to work harder for the success during the third week of October . ness at a Xavier University of Loui- that they want, they said . All busi- Between 2007 and 2018 busi- siana forum on Oct . 17th . nesses are created when the busi- ness ownership for all women in- A lot of entrepreneurs often ness owner finds there is a problem creased over 58 percent, however, know what kind of businesses they and creates a solution that can then businesses owned by Black women want to go into, but they may not be turned into a business model . increased 164 percent, according always know how to make their “I had two problems . My first to data collected by the Minority business standout, to attract more problem was I was burnt out . The Business Development Agency of customers . Black women are often second problem was I traveled a the U .S . Department of Commerce . aware of a need, and able to iden- lot for work and I needed a dog sit- Out of all races and ethnic groups, tify readily a built-in customer base ter . So, I had two problems that I Black women are the only group of for the kinds of businesses they are desperately needed to fix,” McWil- women who own more businesses creating . liams said . than their male peers, data show . “I knew I had my big idea when Black Women, The types of services Black women I realized there was nothing in New Continued on page 10. www.ladatanews.com Commentary October 27 - November 2, 2018 Page 9 Done to Us Not With Us Calling for New Voices

strumental in bringing together hoods . This disparity hinders eco- message needs to be successful is ask and do to help your women of different races to create nomic growth . It also causes a gap the quality of ‘stickiness’” . children thrive in school. a dialogue of understanding . Dr . in student college preparation . In other words, people relate to Community leaders– download Martin Luther King Jr . motivated relatable people! It’s extremely im- The Lift Every Voice and Lead Tool- the Birmingham, Alabama com- Research findings help us portant that messengers who un- kit: A Community Leader’s Advoca- munity to nonviolently protest better understand how derstand the current educational cy Resource for K-12 Educationon segregation . And in more recent to best reach parents; climate and who understand the effective ways you can motivate history, organizers Patrisse Cul- despite these challenges. African American community – are your church, community, or non- By Khalilah Long lors, Alicia Garza, and Opal To- Not only do we have to sup- carrying these messages of how to profit to change the conversation Communications meti inspired millions to support port parents as they navigate the advocate for their child in school about K-12 education reform . Manager, UNCF #BlackLivesMatter; bringing college-going process, but we also and what actions they can take to In the blog post titled Rethink- Parents play critical roles in their light to systematic racism . But have to highlight the larger educa- bring about change in their local ju- ing America’s K-12 Debate, Darrell child’s achievement from kinder- what about education reform? tional crisis that exists within the risdictions . This is one reason why Bradford, executive vice president garten through high school gradu- Who is standing with parents as African American community . We the UNCF boots-on-the-ground, of 50CAN sums it up perfectly, ation . Parent advocacy has proven they call for access to better edu- need to let parents know that they K-12 Advocacy group exists . In “When it comes to how to best edu- to have positive implications on stu- cational opportunities in their can make a difference and that an effort to focus on increasing cate children, we don’t know all of dent educational success . But who communities? their children can achieve higher college-readiness in the black com- the answers, but we should commit advocates for and supports parents In a report produced by the Unit- outcomes than what some might munity, UNCF has partnered with to empowering new voices, foster- and caregivers? In African Ameri- ed Negro College Fund (UNCF), expect for them . local leaders and changemakers to ing innovative ideas, and asking lots can households, oftentimes, clergy Done to Us, Not With Us,African The UNCF report also acknowl- address the importance of educa- of questions .” or other prominent community American parents said that they edges that the messenger mat- tional success in fresh, contempo- leaders are the galvanizing force felt a number of obstacles prevent ters . In Malcom Gladwell’s The rary ways and to hold schools and Khalilah Long, Communications behind motivating community in- them from advocating more for ed- Tipping Point: How Little Things educators accountable for provid- Manager for UNCF writes on top- ics including critical topics sur- volvement . ucation reform . Too many African Can Make a Big Difference, he ing high-quality education in under- rounding K-12 Advocacy includ- In the ‘50s and ’60s, dur- American communities experience states “In epidemics, the messen- performing districts . ing education reform, academic standards, teacher diversity, high- ing the Civil Rights Movement, low-quality, under resourced K-12 ger matters: messengers are what quality charters, school choice. critical voices for change came schools and are staffed by educa- makes something spread . But the Parents– take a look at the Prior to joining, Khalilah has pub- lished topics on nursing, health- through influential leaders . Doro- tors who are less experienced than content of the message matters . UNCF parent checklistto care reform, higher education thy Height, for example, was in- those in high-income neighbor- And the specific quality that a understand what you can accreditation, and mental health.

Newsmaker, Continued from page 4. “There is a movie on Paul Mor- phy’s Life that is also connected to this program . It is produced by Ken Mask and Monty Ross, who worked with .

Chess, Checkmate and Conquering Life’s Challenges Speaking of what chess can do for one’s life, “It can increase your intelligence . You can use your brain, instead of being on the streets do- ing bad things . It can give someone Chess Grandmaster Pontus confidence and power to do some- Carlsson thing serious . It makes you smart and believe you can do something that can open doors for them . It is with your life .” a lot about people . I am a people’s As I often say to many young person . I believe as long as you people that ‘Your network equals have good people around yourself; your net worth’ Carlsson believes then you will reach happiness and chess is a great way to build your success in whatever it is that you network and increase the poten- pursue . You can reach your goal tial of meeting people that can and achieve whatever it is you want assist you in business and in life . out of life .” Stating this is one of the main rea- sons he created Business Meets For information about Chess and Kids . the program go to “The thing about this program is Businessmeetschessandkids.com that kids have the chance to meet or call Ken Mask at people and build up their network 504-908-0337. Page 10 October 27 - November 2, 2018 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

City to Sue Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Crisis

Data News Staff Edited ly every other chronic disease . Our Report EMS providers are called for over- doses every day . While they give NEW ORLEANS – Mayor life-saving opioid reversal medica- LaToya Cantrell announced on tions at every opportunity, nearly Monday that the City of New Or- 1,000 times since the beginning leans has filed suit against phar- of this year alone, there are many maceutical manufacturers and more who cannot be revived, and distributors for their conduct in still more who cannot get long- fueling a national opioid crisis that term help for their addiction,” New has threatened the health and safe- Orleans Health Department Direc- ty of the city . The lawsuit was filed tor Dr . Jennifer Avegno said . “The in Civil District Court this morning . availability of drug treatment pro- “The opioid epidemic has taken grams has simply been unable to more from our people than even keep pace with the growing need . gun violence has . We are taking this Funding for long-term, comprehen- step and pursuing litigation because sive substance abuse treatment is our people have been harmed,” said scarce, and options for those who Mayor Cantrell . “We are going to need it most are limited .” do everything in our power to in- sist those who have profited from New Orleans is not alone creating this crisis play a major role in this legal battle. Other in addressing the costs to fix it . Ad- neighboring municipalities diction has had a terrible impact on 4 percent from the 211 reported billion in revenue for sociated with opioid drugs,” City have filed similar suits. the lives of our residents, and the in 2016, and a jump of 138 percent drug companies. Attorney LeBeouf said . Damages alleged will be cal- wraparound services that are so from the 92 reported in 2015 . More “This legal action is part of culated based on the associated desperately needed come at a cost .” than half of those victims were Afri- a multifaceted approach by our The opioid crisis has costs to the City . The actual dam- The City Attorney’s office, led by can Americans, up from 28 percent Mayor to fight the opioid cri- strained City services, most ages figures will ultimately reveal Sunni LeBeouf, is working in collab- in 2015 . Fentanyl, a powerful syn- sis, with part of that approach notably in health- and themselves during the discovery oration with outside counsel on this thetic opioid, was present in 87 of being to hold pharmaceutical emergency response- process as the City begins request- litigation matter, filed in response to those deaths last year . companies accountable for their related services. ing and compiling information . the opioid crisis . New Orleans had actions in misleading medical “The opioid mortality rate is Nevertheless, it’s very clear that 219 accidental drug-related deaths Opioid sales generate professionals, patients and the higher than deaths from stroke, the associated costs to the City are last year; this represents a jump of approximately $11 public on the inherent risks as- cancer, gunshot wounds, and near- significant .

Black Women, Continued from page 8. words, they are doing more, and Others found creative ture,” Russell said of her early days . financial coach,” McWilliams said . finding more success, but with ways to find resources. Along the way, finding mentors The more representation there Black women have to do things less investment support . “I took out a student loan on top was important as guides and listen- is among women of color in busi- differently, local entrepreneurs Black women can have a great of whatever refund I had from grad ing ears to help these women entre- ness, the better it will be for future said . Last year, seven percent of business plan, they said, but if school . It sat there until I needed preneurs to navigate challenges in entrepreneurs to find the capital, all women received venture capi- they don’t know how to get the it,” said Melissa Russell, the owner business, and along the way . partners, and mentorship they tal and angel funding for their right funding or make the money of M .R . Professional Resources, “My mentors just fell in my lap,” need, the panelists said . technology platforms . Out of that “The day I quit my job in 2016, I LLC, an accounting advisory firm . McWilliams said . “I was not look- “To see people that look like us seven percent, two-tenths of one started writing policies and proce- “When I first started out I was ing for them because I didn’t know already in their respected fields, own- percent of them were Black, the dures for different social services working from home and I had a at that time that I needed them…I ing their own businesses, and being panelists explained . Black women organizations just to pay the bills,” two-bedroom apartment . My son was just praying one day and the successful, it was a good example are opening businesses at a fast- said McWilliams, who took on had moved out, so I had one side next day I found myself with a men- to see that it is possible to do these er rate than everybody but are several other jobs . “I would drive of my apartment that was not used tor and the next week I found my- things,” said Laurence Walker, a pub- receiving the lowest amount of Uber on the weekends,” McWil- anyway . My mentor, who I was laid self with a business coach . Three lic health and economics major at funding from everyone . In other liams said . off from gave me all his office furni- months later I found myself with a Xavier, who attended the event .

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Boutin, assistant pastor, Greater St . Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church . www.ladatanews.com National News October 27 - November 2, 2018 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Rihanna Says No to Super Bowl Halftime Invite Call 504-821-7421 to – Social Media Explodes place your classified ad. Star Stands in Solidarity with Kaepernick and Other NFL Players Who Protest Injustice Job Opportunity Freelance By Stacy M. Brown The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Writers NNPA Newswire Contribtor Springsteen . Wanted Social media exploded in support When the National Football of Rihanna after she turned down Data News Weekly, “The League invited Rihanna to perform the biggest stage in the world . People’s Paper, is looking for freelence writers to at the upcoming Super Bowl, the “I’m so here for @Rihanna turn- join our team print and 9-time Grammy winner and Fenty ing down Super Bowl halftime to digital team. We want business mogul took a knee . support @Kaepernick7 . If you don’t to hear from you if you Reportedly, the pop princess not stand for something, you’ll fall for are a working journalist, or an aspiring journalist only said, “No,” but her words were anything,”wrote Twitter user @ who has 2 years or more more like, “Hell no .” DaPrincess . of newspaper or PR Rihanna said she’s showing Tweeted @okayplayer: “In case writing experience. We solidarity with Colin Kaepernick you need another reason to love @ need writers who can and NFL players who have been Rihanna …” cover New Orleans news stories, ranging from protesting racial disparities and @Shereeny tweeted that Rihan- local high school sports, police violence against blacks and na was “a true queen” for turning community events, City other minorities by kneeling dur- down the Super Bowl in support of Hall and entertainment. ing the playing of the national an- Kaepernick . Experience in print is necessary, experience in them . Facebook and Instagram users digital and social media Rihanna’s reps didn’t immedi- were just as supportive, many not- are encouraged. ately respond to requests from the ing that with a superstar making NNPA Newswire for comment and such a bold statement, Kaeper- Compensation is an NFL spokesman said he wasn’t nick’s message might finally be- competitive and great authorized to talk about the Super gin to penetrate inside the offices story ideas will be Bowl halftime show . of NFL teams whose owners ap- appreciated. “Rihanna was the front-runner pear to have continually mistaken for next year’s Super Bowl halftime Rihanna sings during The Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C. Nov. the former quarterback’s kneel- If you are interested, 11, 2014. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom/ Wikimedia Commons please email your resume show,” NBC’s Today Show report- ing as an afront to veterans and and 3 writing samples to: ed, quoting an unnamed source . the American flag . terrybjones@bellsouth. The Network also reported that Ri- “The offer and exposure would music and routinely commands an Kaepernick has maintained net and datanewseditor@ hanna’s friend and fellow superstar have been great for Rihanna as audience of more than 100 million that he began kneeling during the bellsouth.net. Pink also turned the NFL down in she’s planning a new album and people . playing of the national anthem as support of Kaepernick . tour but she stuck to what’s right in Some halftime show perfor- a way to bring attention to ongo- “CBS and the NFL reached out her eyes,” the source added . mances have been legendary . Some ing police brutality and other so- We can’t wait to to Rihanna first, who after think- The refusal by Rihanna, whose were great and others not-so-good . cial ills, particularly in minority hear from you! ing about the offer, decided to hits include “Umbrella,” “Work,” Historically, the Super Bowl half- communities . pass due to the NFL and the situ- and “Diamonds,” likely came as time show has helped to boost the “Awesome,” Facebook user Aar- ation regarding players kneeling,” a shock to NFL and CBS officials music and CD sales of artists like, on E . Wilson wrote of Rihanna’s re- The Today Show reported, again because the Super Bowl halftime Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney ported decision . “I might just have quoting a source . show is the biggest stage in pop Houston, Beyoncé, U2, Madonna, to buy an album or two of hers .”

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