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OPINION LOCAL LOCAL SPORTS Ron Walters on Obama fighting back 3 Local Gibbs H.S. graduate Justin Hires follows his dreams 4 Deveron Gibbons indorses Foster for Mayor 4 Bucs fall to Romo, Cowboys 7 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 42 NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 17 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Why African- Americans Are An Chief Justice Peggy Even Bigger Factor In Election And How Quince In St. Petersburg The ‘Obama-Effect’ With Her ‘Florida’s First Increased Their Fighting Forces Black Lawyers’ Project

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BY GYPSY GALLARDO polls showed Rick Baker tied SPECIAL TO THE in a statistical “dead heat” with CHALLENGER Kathleen Ford. Then, just three days prior, The St. ST. PETERSBURG - Petersburg Times reported The Mayoral candidates have “black vote ambivalent in St. every reason to be strategic Petersburg,” with a record 43 about winning the support of percent of black voters still Florida Supreme Court with Justice Peggy Quince, center black voters. One obvious undecided. reason is that this year’s race is Come Election Day, ST. PETERSBURG - to the Florida Bar, dating from of Florida’s first black lawyers. Chief Justice Quince turned to sure to be a squeaker. Kathleen though, Baker had pulled Justice Peggy Quince made 1869. It is also inspiring current and the Virgil Hawkins Florida Ford and Bill Foster were ahead by 14 percent, with a history when she became the Justice Quince says, “Bias future lawyers, like our very Chapter of the National Bar separated by only one point in margin of victory over Ford of first African-American woman and prejudice really stem from own Attorney Jeannine Association. The Chief tapped the Sept. 1 Primary. 6,451 votes. That was courtesy to serve as Chief Justice of the lack of knowledge and under- Williams, who is the Immediate President Rachelle Munson and But more important than of the 7,085 new votes he Florida Supreme Court, but she standing of other racial ethnic Past President of the St. Judge June McKinney to that, there can be little doubt picked up in Midtown. Indeed, didn’t stop there. In town this groups.” Petersburg Bar Association and spearhead the initiative. that it was African-American African-Americans charted week as keynote speaker for a The project, which was an attorney for the City of St. President Munson subsequently voters who turned the tide to the City’s highest turnout rate St. Petersburg Bar Association announced during her historic Petersburg. Williams is one of adopted the project as part of her cement Mayor Rick Baker’s among any ethnic group (26.3 luncheon, Justice Quince is also passing-the-gavel ceremony, many lawyers who researched “Building on Our Legacy” win in 2001. percent). the visionary behind “Florida will soon result in a book that and co-wrote portions of the platform for this bar year. Remember how the race First,” a project that chronicled supporters say will foster a publication. played out? As late as 11 days ELECTION the oral and written histories of fuller understanding of the To implement the project QUINCE before the General Election, continued on pg. 10 the first black lawyers admitted struggles and accomplishments and bring her vision to fruition, continued on pg. 3 Black Newspaper Publishers Join NAACP’s Economic Boycott Of South Opinion ...... 3 Carolina For Flying The Confederate Flag

LOS ANGELES - The Representative Joe Wilson’s disrespect of President Barack Community News ...3, 4, 5, 6 National Newspaper Publisher’s outburst of “you lie!” that broke Obama by members of Congress Association (NNPA) decorum during President Barack will not be rewarded with our announced that it will not hold its Obama’s address to the Joint dollars nor will a state that Sports ...... 7 mid-winter conference in South Houses of Congress on health care continues to uphold America’s Carolina scheduled for January reform Sept. 9. shameful past by flying the Church Directory ...... 8, 9 2010 and is joining the NAACP “As African-American Confederate flag.” economic boycott of the state that newspaper publishers we stand in The NNPA is currently con- has been in effect since July 1999 solidarity with the NAACP and sidering North Carolina in lieu of Church News...... 9 when the South Carolina NAACP fully support the economic its decision to boycott South called for it as a protest of the flag boycott of South Carolina,” stated Carolina. The group joins a host of atop the State House and inside NNPA Chairman Danny J. other organizations and business- State News...... 10 the House and Senate chambers. Bakewell Sr. “Rep. Wilson’s es that refuse to hold conventions The boycott, still in effect, calls on remarks were racist, disrespectful, or meetings in South Carolina. groups and individuals to avoid and a disingenuous violation— The National Newspaper National News...... 10 traveling to the state for business not only of President Obama— Publishers Association, also or pleasure and discouraged but to the institution of the presi- known as the Black Press of residents from visiting South dency and only solidified our America, is a 69-year-old federa- Black History ...... 11 Carolina beaches or patronizing position and the importance in not tion of more than 200 black restaurants and motels. This spending black dollars where community newspapers from NNPA Chairman announcement comes on the heels black people are not respected. across the United States. Danny J. Bakewell Sr. of South Carolina Republican The continued public and blatant www.nnpa.org.

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BY RON WALTERS health care and worked, whole system. And although he Family Festival In The Park employers would cover them, but said he would not sign a bill that President Barack if they left their jobs, they would was not revenue neutral, not The Pinellas County Urban Urban League at 727-327-2081 resentatives, games, door prizes, Obama took off the be able to take their coverage with adding costs to the deficit, he did League will host its 25th Annual or through their website, health screenings and fun for the gloves in his speech to the them. They would also have not make the same pledge for the Crime Prevention 5k Run and www.pcul.org. Onsite registra- entire family. Congress on Health care, seeming access to an exchange of public option that is highly Festival Saturday, Sept. 19. The tion starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Locals are encouraged to to hear those who said that he was companies and a Public Option popular with the American people event will be held in Campbell on race day at the park. The run participate in this crime preven- not leading, that he had not been program that would be available – not just the Left. It seems to Park, 601 14th St. S., St. will begin at 10:00 a.m. from tion run; you can run or walk. specific enough; they did not at an affordable cost, and have a have been left in a negotiating Petersburg (just south of Campbell Park and finish there. Join in forming cooperative know where he stood on some of tax credit to subsidize their posture. Tropicana Field). The race route The second portion of the partnerships with local law the critical issues. Of course, purchase of health care. Perhaps growing tired with will pass through neighborhoods event will be the family festival enforcement officers, public many of these charges are a The president stressed the the games being played by surrounding the Campbell Park which will start in Campbell officials, social service organiza- mystery to me, perhaps because I personal responsibility for people Republicans who appeared to community. Special recogni- Park immediately following the tions, churches, community paid attention to the speeches that to seek to obtain health care under want a bi-partisan bill, but would tion will be given to top finishers completion of the 5k race and groups and community previewed the aims of his initial the options available and collec- then go and criticize the measures in a variety of categories. continue until 2:00 p.m. The residents. This is a family event White House Summit on health tive responsibility for companies in the bill that had come out of the Pre-registration for the race festival will feature free food, that will have something for all care, the bi-partisan meetings in to provide affordable coverage to House, he sounded tough in can be made by contacting the music, community service rep- ages, so bring the entire family. the White House on health care, their employees. If not there saying that he still wanted bi-par- and the many other places where would be fines, but a hardship tisanship, but the time for game- he has given his views on this waiver would be available that playing was over. subject. would cover 95 percent of busi- In fact, this was generous in Fairmount Park Elementary Where have they been? nesses. light of the fact that Republicans Well-regarded TV host, guests, Then he turned his attention visibly rejected much of what he Celebrates 50 Years distinguished newspaper opinion to rejecting the myth making of was saying and one, Rep. Joe writers and others appear to want Republicans. They had, for Wilson of South Carolina, even ST. PETERSBURG - performer. Sharon Wilson, assistant principals and area to make conflict to boost ratings, example conjured up the notion shouted that the president was a Fairmount Park Elementary, principal, will welcome guests superintendents. The celebra- because they are really not that that “death-panels” would be set liar on his statement about not 575 41st St., St. Petersburg, that include Dr. Barbara Hires, tion will include dinner catered separated from the normal goings up by the government to covering immigrants. The Wilson will celebrate their 50th associate superintendent, by Macaroni Grill and a on in the governing process. I determine end of life choices for saga was out of character because Anniversary Friday, Sept. 18, Region V; David Metz, deputy memory walk for principals, heard the same thing during the many, that Republican Senator not in history of modern America 6-8 p.m., with an evening of mayor, St. Petersburg; Barbara staff, alumni and guests. For campaign about Obama “lack of Grassley and others called has any sitting president been “Jazz in the Fairmount Park” Heck, president, Council of more information, contact specificity” when he had laid out “pulling the plug on grandma.” called vile names from the floor featuring Fred Johnson, Neighborhood Associations Untilla McCall, (727) 893- 328 specific policy proposals. He said there were specific provi- in the middle of a speech to renowned jazz musician and (CONA); past principals, 2132, ext. 2010. No matter. Obama tried to lay sions in the bill that would outlaw the Congress. Wilson should their concerns by citing improve- immigrants from receiving apologize on the floor of the ments that would occur for those federal subsidy for health care, House, or be censured by the local attorneys who attended pro bono legal services to those who wanted to keep their health and denied that federal funds House for his statement. The QUINCE Justice Quince’s keynote who cannot afford to retain a care. Nothing would change could be used for abortions as Democratic Party should exact continued from front page address. Brody says “It was private attorney. She routinely except that: Insurance companies against existing law. the same kind of accountability In total, the team identified just such a honor to have Chief recruits attorneys to render aid would be prevented from denying He addressed the Public that Republicans would have if over 260 “Florida’s First” Justice Quince at our meeting to youth who are aging out of coverage for pre-existing condi- Option as one part of the the situation had been reversed. attorneys. Justice Quince per- as she serves as a role model for the foster care system. tions, dropping people from exchange that would be set up, Otherwise, it was a very good sonally conducted an interview so many of us, particularly For more information about coverage, placing caps on most of which would be private and timely speech that addressed of 94-year-old Judge John D. those of us that are African- “Florida First,” or to download benefits, caps would be placed on insurance companies. The aim the issues. At the end of that Johnson, who served on the American attorneys.” Among a list of Florida’s First African- out-of-pocket expenses and would be to bring insurance costs week, conservative radicals had a “City of Miami Negro other community service work, American attorneys, visit companies would be required to down and keep quality up by “march on Washington” and the Municipal Court” in the 1950’s. 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BY LOTTIE WATTS Comedy And Entertainment! NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS BUREAU ST. PETERSBURG - Born Mass Media Arts – Radio, TV, in St. Petersburg, and raised by and Film. He then moved to ST. PETERSBURG - After two very supportive parents, Hollywood, where he immedi- coming up short in the primary in Justin always had an ately started performing stand- St. Petersburg’s mayoral race, extremely notable gift to make up comedy and landed his first Deveron Gibbons is putting his others laugh. At an early age, television pilot for MTV- support behind former opponent he began honing his craft as an Justin Hires Dance Justice. He soon started Bill Foster. entertainer. At the age of 13, producing sketch comedy Gibbons shared his decision Justin became the youngest MTV then discovered videos for the web. with his supporters Tuesday cast member in the Tampa Bay Justin as an on-air personality His videos seen on the evening. Area’s popular Shakespeare in at Clark Atlanta University’s sites YouTube.com and “Three weeks ago, I wanted the Park productions. By the campus radio station, WSTU WorldStarHipHop.com have to win this race and beat this guy,” time he graduated from Gibbs 98.1. They enlisted him to collectively garnered over 2 Gibbons said. “I ask you to High Performing Arts School become a video-jockey for million views. Recently, Justin support Bill Foster like you with a degree in Theatre their college network, mtvU. was seen in the NBA All Star supported me.” Performance, he was widely Special assignments by MTV National Sprite Commercial recognized as a rising local afforded him the opportunity campaign. Up next, Justin will Gibbons acknowledged the Deveron Gibbons crowd of more than 50 people talent. to travel to Cancun, New York, soon be seen as a cast member gathered at the Carter G. Woodson opportunity to show more people city forward. Upon graduating from and Los Angeles to interview in the new MTV hidden African-American Museum for what he could have done,” “It’s really about providing high school, Justin ventured to some of the elite in show camera show, Disaster Date. their efforts during the campaign. Jennifer Bousquet said. quality service to everyone,” Atlanta, where he attended business, including: Seth Justin Hires is determined “Thank you from the bottom Bousquet, who has known Gibbons said. Clark Atlanta University. MacFarlane (Family Guy), to continue his pursuit as an of my heart,” Gibbons said. “We Gibbons since high school, believes Foster called Gibbons’ While in Atlanta, Justin was Young Jeezy, Lupe Fiasco, actor/comedian/writer/director did everything we could. We his followers are standing behind endorsement “an honor” and cast with speaking roles in two Akon, and many others. /producer, until he becomes made a huge impact.” his decision to endorse Foster. pledged to continue working to successful feature films— Justin graduated with one of Hollywood’s elite brand Jamiro Smith saw that impact “If they believe in him as accomplish his vision. ”Stomp the Yard” and “The honors from CAU, with a names and an international in his community when his much as I do, I hope they support “He’s got my ear because he Gospel.” Bachelor of Arts degree in superstar! neighbors came out to vote for him,” Bousquet said. loves this city,” Foster said. Gibbons in the primary. Eric Atwater, better known as Gibbons is already looking “Now they see they have a Cook E Man for his bakery on ahead to his next campaign. voice,” Smith said. “If we go out 22nd Ave. S., has stayed support- “I think there’s another run in Business And Professional to vote like we did for Deveron, ive of Gibbons. me,” Gibbons said, although he is we will decide the next mayor.” “I’m with Deveron,” Atwater not sure for what. Women Meeting Gibbons worked his way said. “It’s time to ask Foster Many of his supporters said around the room, laughing and questions to see what he is going they would not be surprised if he The Pinellas County School also served on several district Founded in 1919, the organiza- smiling and thanking his support- to do for Midtown and the city of ran for office in the future. Board will be the topic during task forces and school advisory tion is multigenerational and ers. It was a celebration of all he St. Petersburg.” “I was putting up campaign the Business and Professional councils. nonpartisan. The local organi- had accomplished, complete with Gibbons said he chose to signs and everybody was Women (BPW) meeting Networking begins at 11:30 zation’s mission is to achieve catered food and music, but there endorse Foster after meeting with hollering ‘we love you, Thursday, Oct. 1 in St. a.m. and the meeting begins at equity for all women in the were still hints of disappointment. both mayoral candidates. He said Deveron!’” Ruby Oliver said. “If Petersburg. Peggy O’ Shea, noon. Meetings are open to the workplace through advocacy, “It’s sad he didn’t have the he believes Foster will move the he do it again, I’ll be right there.” Chairperson of the School public but reservations must be education and information. Board, will be the speaker. made by the Tuesday prior to For more information visit Active in Pinellas County the meeting. 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Recently Michael Jackson passed away from this earth and This is a quick synopsis suggesting one thing: parenting is NOT everyone, whether you liked him or not, liked something about him as natural as we might think and we have choices in how we function Thursday, Sept. 17 - City Budget Hearing, City Hall, or his music at some time or another. One of his songs resonates in as a parent. As such, take a moment and find a mirror. Make certain Council Chambers, 175 5th St. N. 6 p.m. The proposed me every time I hear it, I could not help but think of the importance it allows you to get a full head or profile in the face of the mirror. 2010 St. Petersburg city budget and any proposed reduc- and intricacies of assuming our roles as parenting. I want to share it Now look into the mirror but directly into YOUR own eyes and ask tions will be heard at this forum meeting. Council members with you—I think he was talking to all of us with his music. yourself what kind of parent am I today and what kind of parent I can will hear public input on next year's projected spending In the lyrics from his song, “Man In The Mirror”, there are some be in the future. plan, which includes an anticipated $15-20 million general very pointed phrases that every one of us can embrace. Words like, Are you a nurturing parent that may be all over your child with “I’m starting with the Man In the Mirror. I’m asking him to change every detail of looks, speech, exposure, friends, expressions and fund shortfall and additional budget reductions. The forum his ways. And no message could have been any clearer, if you wanna everything else? Are you a laid back parent that operates from a will be televised live on St. Pete TV, Channel 35; Knology make the world a better place take a look at yourself and then make position that “all water eventually finds its own level?” Or are you cable channel 15; Brighthouse cable channel 615 or a change.” the parent that must be the dominant character in the life of your Verizon FiOs channel 20. During this meeting, the budget These are powerful words in a song that could be the theme song children and those around you? and tax rate is expected to get final approval, along with the for every parent seeking to be all he or she wishes to become as a You have some hard choices to make while looking in the mirror. Capital Spending Plan. For more information on the city parent. If you can just take a minute to let the words reverberate You also will find it interesting to be in the spotlight and have a con- budget or the public forums, visit www.stpete.org/budget or within you, there is a chance you might distinguish and understand versation about the type parent you would like to be. The key is contact the City Clerk. 727-893-7448. the message - it’s all about you; it’s all about me. looking into you own eyes while having this conversation. You will While it is easy to think that being a parent is a natural evolution find it very difficult to be anything other than honest in where you are Saturday, Sept. 26 - ArtsAlive 2009 / FREE MUSEUM in life, it is not. First, not everyone is blessed to have the ability to currently as a parent and you may find it a challenge but fun making DAY, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nine Great Collections - One Great give birth to another human. Second, having a child does not auto- a decision about the type parent you wish to become beginning today. Day. Museums are open free to Pinellas and Hillsborough matically qualify you as a parent. This is interesting because if you Find the song “Man In The Mirror” and listen to the words. I’m are reading this article it might be an indication that you are interested in your experience with the mirror and the impact it has on county residents (with ID). Participating venues include searching for information to either improve your parenting skills or your decision making in being the best you can be in guiding your the Salvador Dali, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Florida somehow or at sometime you feel as though you may have fallen off child. Eventually, some of what you instill will continue to take long Holocaust, Florida International, Great Explorations, Fine the track and are looking for assistance in getting back on the track. lasting root when your child becomes a parent. Arts Museum and St. Pete Museum of History, The Morean Arts Center, The Pier Aquarium and Florida Craftsmen Gallery. Some museums close at 4 p.m. Park and ride the Looper Trolley to most downtown locations for African-Americans In Florida Oral History free. Free shuttle from BayWalk to Great Explorations. Project At USF Tampa Library www.stpete.org/artsalive or 727-893-7465.

TAMPA - The University of call (813) 974-1198. Project leaders deposited the History Program records, South Florida Tampa Library has The idea for the interviews oral histories as well as an collects, and preserves individual made travelling back in time began with Anthony. Many of the extensive collection of research and community memory for possible through its distinguished project’s 89 oral histories were materials with the USF Tampa future generations. These oral oral history program. The latest conducted under his direction Library Special Collections histories offer valuable informa- collection has preserved voices between 1977 and 1978 as part of Department. Over the last year, tion that furthers knowledge of from the previous century – the Black History of Tampa USF Libraries Oral History social, cultural, historical, young and old – to create USF’s Project, sponsored by the Tampa Program staff have digitized and political, and economic activities African-Americans in Florida Urban League and the cataloged the transcripts and in the Tampa Bay area and Oral History Project. Hillsborough County Museum. audio recordings in order to beyond. The special digital collection In 1993-94, Anthony shared preserve these valuable historical Since 1997, the program has is now ready to be shared with the these interviews with several records and make them available. collected more than 900 inter- world beginning with its opening USF anthropology department “Making this important views on topics ranging from Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at the USF faculty in order to support The legacy accessible via the Internet history and culture to the estab- Tampa Library. Central Avenue Legacies Project. results in a far-reaching and lishment of the University of The ceremonial launch will The collaboration involved lasting contribution to scholar- South Florida. It has fostered the be held in the Grace Allen Room Anthony and USF Anthropology ship,” said Greenberg. “Oral creation of unique resources, on the 4th floor of the library, Professors Susan Greenbaum histories bring the past to life and including digital initiatives. The hosted by USF Libraries Dean and Rodriguez, past NAACP constitute an invaluable resource USF Tampa Library works with William A. Garrisson and Special field secretary Robert Saunders, for students, researchers, and the the latest state-of-the-art technol- & Digital Collections, Director independent researcher Beverly greater community. They enrich ogy and technical services to Mark I. Greenberg. Special Ward, Ginger Baber, and archi- research and teaching for all who preserve, catalog, and digitize guests include: community tectural historian Geoffrey use them.” its oral history collections. activist Otis R. Anthony and USF Mohlman. The Central Avenue About the USF Tampa Complete interview transcripts, Department of Anthropology Legacies Project received Library's Oral History Program: in addition to the audio, are Professor Cheryl Rodriguez. funding from the Florida Through an active oral available on the USF Libraries Free parking will be available at Humanities Council with help history program that includes Oral History Program web site: the Library for this event if you from Liz Dunham at the Tampa interviews, workshops, and http://ohp.lib.usf.edu. RSVP to [email protected] or Bay History Center. outreach, the USF Libraries Oral BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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100 Years Of Services: night. He resolves discipline issues with students by leading A Legacy of Courage, conferences and always finds a win/win solution.” “Considerate, caring, Hope And Achievement! cheerful, and helpful” are words used by students at the On February 12, 1909, The National the banquet. Family members of past presi- Sanderlin Center to describe Association for the Advancement of Colored dents from as far as California will be in Jennings. Ms. Britt, Executive People was founded by a multiracial group of attendance. Director at the Sanderlin activist, who answered “The Call.” They The charming and well recognized Deiah Center, says “Mr. Jennings is initially called themselves the National Negro Riley from ABC Channel 28 will be the respected and admired by all. Committee. The NAACP is the oldest civil mistress of ceremonies. Entertainment will He has a way with people that rights organization in the country, and cele- be provided by Rev. Kim Brinson of the makes them strive to achieve.” brates its 100th birthday this year. Branches Spiritual House of Praise in Palmetto. Pastor “He is respected and well- all around the nation celebrate the great Brinson is a soul-stirring singer and is liked by all,” Paula Nelson, accomplishments and struggles of so many renowned singer in her own right. The food Principal of Boca Ciega and dedicated to the cause. will be catered by one of St. Petersburg’s his former principal says. “He The St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP finest restaurants, The Wine Cellar. Mayor is one of the finest teachers in is definitely in that number and has a grand Rick Baker will bring official greetings and the system.” affair planned for this weekend. It is the numerous city, county and state officials will “What an asset to branch’s 76th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet be in attendance. Lakewood Community!” a & Centennial Celebration. It will be held this The branch’s freedom fund banquet former student says. “He has a Saturday, Sept. 19, at the historic St. committee, headed by chairperson Trenia way with people that makes Petersburg Coliseum. The event will convene Cox, has worked untiringly with special them strive to achieve,” Jim at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker this year will be research done by Terry Cox and Patty and Marie Breslin says, “We Eugene Patterson, Pulitzer Prize recipient and Vanalstine. President Ray Tampa said, “The hear all kinds of wonderful retired St. Petersburg Times Editor Emeritus. NAACP has done so much for so many stories about Mr. Jennings’ One of the highlights of the evening, will people through the years, and specifically in ST. PETERSBURG - high schools, helped select and class from our daughter. He be the honoring of nineteen former presidents the St. Petersburg area. We are honored to Patrick Jennings, a teacher train teachers, and organized respects the students while of the St. Petersburg branch. The past presi- appreciate the contributions made by our past of Lakewood Community the curriculum for Nova Net. keeping order, is humorous dents are: Rev. Grant McCray, Noah W. local presidents and appreciate them for their School’s ABE/GED Program, With a Masters of Arts in with them while observing Griffin, Rev. John Wesley Carter, Floyd A. hard and service to humanity and to this was recognized during a pres- Business and having trained in boundaries, and teaches in an Dunn, Rev. Oscar M. McAdams, Rev. James community!” tigious service held Aug. 21, at Administration and Finance, exciting way which challenges L. Fennell, Louis O. Harper, Isaiah “Ike” You don’t want to miss your opportunity Osceola High School. He he assists the administrator, them to do their best.” Williams, Esq., Roy Holmes, Morris Milton to be a part of history! For more information, instructs day and evening GED bookkeeper, and data manage- Huber, who hired Esq., Garnelle Jenkins, Darryl E. Rouson, contact the branch office at 727-898-3310 or classes at the Sanderlin ment technician in developing Jennings, is proud of the Esq., Trenia Byrd-Cox, and Norman Brown. email at [email protected]. Neighborhood Family Center. efficient and effective proce- decision she made to hire him, Current president, Ray Tampa, will facilitate The event is being coordinated by OMJ Pinellas County was the dures. He recently went and applauds him for his this very well deserved and special portion of Consulting and Planning. No. 1 GED producer in the beyond the “call of duty” and diligence and dedication, and State of Florida during 2008, trained teachers on cultural concludes he is indeed worthy and Jennings was selected as competence. His teaching of the Pinellas County 2008 – the finest teacher in the strategy was entertaining and 2009 Outstanding Adult district. really right to the point. Education Teacher of the Year Award! Creal Funeral In addition to having Jane Huber, Ed.D., developed an online learning Administrator, Lakewood For more information Home PLEASE program at Lakewood Community School, went on regarding Lakewood 1940 7th Avenue South Community School which has to say regarding Jennings, “He Community School and its St. Petersburg, Florida SUPPORT resulted in Lakewood having is always able to see the big many program, contact Jane (727) 896-2602 the largest high school credit picture and do whatever it Huber, Ed.D., Administrator OUR recovery program as compared takes for school success. 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in Tennessee's 19-15 loss to CORNER UCLA, Saturday, and was involved in a fumbled snap that was recovered by the Bruins. He completed 13 of 26 passes for Romo Soars Without T.O., 93 yards for the Vols (1-1) After being the best position Cowboys Beat Bucs 34-21 group in the first game of the season, Kiffin said the offensive Jonathan Crompton Austin avoided two tacklers months, finished with 97 yards on “You don't think about yards. line performed worse than any on the sideline to score on a 42- 13 carries. Ward ran for 62 yards You're not judged off of yards,” BY BETH RUCKER other group on the team against yard reception just before on 12 attempts and was the said Romo, who has a franchise- UCLA. The wide receivers halftime and Williams streaked catalyst on a long second-half best 17 300-yard games. “You're KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) performed almost as badly, he through a mistake-prone drive that briefly put the Bucs judged off of winning and losing Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said. secondary on a 66-yard TD play back in the game. at this position.” says he will stick with redshirt “If the offensive line doesn't early in the third quarter. Both teams are hoping to Leftwich wasn't sacked by a senior Jonathan Crompton as play well and the receivers don't Romo teamed with Patrick rebound this year from December defense led by DeMarcus Ware, his starting quarterback when play well, it's going to be very Crayton, who had four catches for collapses that cost them playoffs however he did take several hard the Volunteers travel to Florida difficult for the quarterback to 135 yards, on the longest comple- berths last season. shots in the fourth quarter. The on Saturday. play well,” Kiffin said. tion of the quarterback's career 80 The Cowboys lost three of seventh-year pro led an 11-play, Crompton won the starting Tony Romo But Crompton won't be yards for a fourth-quarter TD that four down the stretch to finish 9- 84-yard drive that Ward capped allowed to speak to the media as job after competing with backup Nick Stephens during spring BY FRED GOODALL thwarted any realistic hopes for a 7, and the Bucs lost four straight with his TD that trimmed Tampa part of Tennessee's game week Tampa Bay comeback. after a 9-3 start and fired coach Bay's deficit to 20-14 with 13:45 preparations. and fall practices. The two shared the starting duties last TAMPA (AP) - Tony Romo “They are playmakers, and Jon Gruden, replacing him with remaining. “He doesn't need any more season but made so many and the Dallas Cowboys figure we knew that going in,” coach Morris. Two plays later, Romo found distractions,” Kiffin said. “This mistakes that neither emerged they'll be fine without Terrell Wade Phillips said. “But until you Dallas' biggest offseason Crayton wide open up the right is a great university to play at, as the clear starter. Owens. do it, the naysayers are going to move was getting rid of Owens sideline, and the receiver easily but when things go back Kiffin said he is worried Surrounded by a talented sup- say: ‘Hey. You don't have this or and making Roy Williams the outran Piscitelli and Jermaine because there's so much focus about Crompton's mental state porting cast that includes Roy that.’ But I think we do.” lead receiver, a role he's excited Phillips to restore the Cowboys' on football, you're going to hear because of his struggles last Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Tampa Bay's Byron Leftwich about after spending the first 51/2 13-point lead. about it. You're going to hear season and the negative things Austin and Jason Witten not to completed 25 of 41 passes for 276 years of his career in Detroit and “We had our chances. The about it when you're at being said about him. mention Marion Barber and Felix yards and no interceptions, but struggling in Owens' shadow final score is definitely not indica- breakfast, when you're at lunch, “I've talked to him,” he said. Jones it's easy to understand why. took a beating from a relentless after being obtained from the tive of how good we played at when you're at dinner, when “We're going to really focus on Romo launched the post-T.O. pass rush once Romo put the Lions at the trade deadline last times. Those big plays absolutely you're walking to class. That this game plan, focus on this era Sunday with a career-best 353 Cowboys in control. season. destroy you football team,” makes it a difficult situation to week. That's all you can do. yards passing, including three Cadillac Williams and Romo completed his first two Ronde Barber said. handle.” Can't worry about the other stuff long touchdowns that keyed a 34- Derrick Ward each scored on 1- passes to the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Barber's 6-yard TD run, set The Waynesville, N.C., and what people are saying.” 21 victory and ruined the Tampa yard runs for the Bucs, who Williams, but the duo remained up by Romo's 44-yard completion native threw three interceptions Bay Buccaneers' debut under rushed for 174 yards but eventu- relatively quiet until the receiver's to Crayton, finished Dallas' coach Raheem Morris. ally had to abandon the running big third-quarter catch put the scoring. “Career-high passing yards? game. Cowboys up 20-7. The Bucs marched 74 yards Jaguars Lose DE Without T.O.?,” Williams asked, “Obviously, we're disappoint- Romo, who has thrown for in the closing minutes to score on laughing before turning serious. ed,” said Morris, who at 33 is the eight TDs and no interceptions in Leftwich's 2-yard pass to Kellen Reggie Hayward “No, it's good. It's good for NFL's youngest head coach. “But two career games against Tampa Winslow. By that time, most of him. It's good for this team,” there were a lot of good things on Bay, finished 16 of 27 and the announced crowd of 63,806 BY MARK LONG more 3-4 schemes. Owens' replacement added. “It offense.” improved to 8-1 in September had cleared the stadium, leaving “We have options,” coach was a team effort. Everybody Cadillac Williams, back after starts. Williams had three recep- big pockets of Dallas fans in their JACKSONVILLE (AP) - Jack Del Rio said. “We'll make contributed.” having knee surgery twice in 15 tions for 86 yards. seats. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive those adjustments and decisions as end Reggie Hayward took a we go forward.” pay cut before the season and Hayward, a ninth-year signed a new one-year contract veteran in the final year of a UP NEXT FOR THE BUCS: filled with incentives. five-year contract, was due to The Bucs (0-1) will travel to Buffalo to face the Bills (0-1) Sunday Sept. 20 at 4:05 p.m. He won't reach them. make $5 million this season. Hayward broke his left leg But he agreed to restructure his Sunday at Indianapolis and deal before training camp, will miss the rest of the season. cutting his base salary to $1.75 Dolphins Must Address Turnovers, One of five team captains, million and adding incentives. Hayward broke his fibula in a He said last week he did it Bad Blocking fourth-down pileup against the because he loved Jacksonville Colts. It was his second major and didn't want to face the pos- injury in four years. He sibility of getting cut and wait for the next game to get players who beat Long, the top whipping toe to toe, trickery ruptured his Achilles' tendon in having to find a new team and here,” tight end Anthony Fasano overall pick in the 2008 draft failed to work, either. Rookie the 2006 season opener. learn a new defense. said. and the cornerstone of the line. quarterback White, activated as “Reggie's a big part of this Del Rio said Hayward The Dolphins play their Miami's other tackle, Vernon Pennington's backup ahead of team, let alone the defense,” handled the news well and home opener Monday against Carey, committed a holding Chad Henne, joined the wildcat defensive tackle Derek Landri plans to be around the team Indianapolis (1-0), and they'll penalty that negated a for three plays that netted only 1 said. “He was a captain of our following surgery Friday. likely need a big improvement touchdown. yard. team. It's a blow, but it's just “He was really feeling on offense to keep up with “I don't feel like Atlanta beat The package fooled the one of those things. Another good about the kind of year he Peyton Manning. Taking better us,” guard Justin Smiley said. “I Falcons when Ted Ginn Jr. got guy's got to step in and step up was going to be able to have care of the ball would help. feel like we beat ourselves. We two steps behind the secondary, and carry it on. The season's and he was playing good Tony Sparano A year ago Miami tied an shot ourselves in the foot too but White overthrew him by 5 not slowing down.” football for us and he was NFL record for the fewest many times.” yards. The Dolphins had to wait The Jaguars (0-1) already doing things the right way in BY STEVEN WINE turnovers with 13, averaging The offensive line was until 3:22 remained to score were without defensive terms of leadership, which is one every five quarters. At expected to be improved thanks their only points. lineman Rob Meier (shoulder) why I made him a captain,” DAVIE (AP) - The enduring Atlanta, the pace was one per to the additions of center Jake Thanks to poor special for the season. Quentin Groves, Del Rio said. “He wants to be a image from the Miami Dolphins' quarter. Grove and guard Donald teams play, Miami began pos- James Wyche or rookie Julius part of the team from a mental, opening game had 6-foot-7, Fasano lost two fumbles. Thomas. But a lack of cohesion sessions with an average field Williams could move into the spiritual standpoint. Unfortunately, 317-pound tackle Jake Long Chad Pennington lost a fumble led to breakdowns, and Sparano position of the 22-yard line, starting role. The team also we won't get his services taking an opposing helmet in the and threw an interception. said communication among the which compounded the might sign a free agent or use anymore this year.” chest and toppling to the turf on Making matters worse, two of linemen and spacing up front offensive woes. And while the his backside. the Falcons' takeaways included must improve. defense limited Atlanta's potent Long and the Dolphins were runbacks of 53 and 39 yards. The problems may persist ground game to an average of back on their feet Monday and “Too many crucial errors,” for another game or longer, 2.5 yards per carry, it failed to NCAA Football assessing the damage after being Fasano said. “It's definitely not Sparano said. come up with a takeaway. steamrolled at Atlanta, 19-7. our brand of football.” “They're correctable,” he As a result, the Dolphins lost AP Top 25 There were no serious injuries That's been the case for two said. “I don't think you will get their opener for the sixth time in but plenty of bruised egos, espe- consecutive games. The Dolphins them all ironed out in a week, the past seven seasons. Only cially on offense. 1 Florida (56) ...... 2-0 14 Georgia Tech ...... 2-0 committed five turnovers in but I think you will get some of once in that span last year has 2 Texas (1)...... 2-0 15 TCU...... 1-0 Four turnovers doomed the their final game last season, a them ironed out, and we are Miami gone on to the playoffs, 3 USC (1) ...... 2-0 16 Oklahoma State..1-1 Dolphins. Bad blocking hurt, playoff loss to Baltimore. going to work hard to do it.” which shows an 0-1 record can too. The wildcat was no factor, One of Fasano's fumbles Long's performance was be an omen. 4 Alabama (2)...... 2-0 17 Cincinnati...... 2-0 Pat White's debut was a dud and resulted from a jarring tackle, perhaps his worst since turning But Sparano noted that there 5 Mississippi ...... 1-0 18 Utah...... 2-0 Miami barely avoided being but Miami coach Tony Sparano pro, and it came on the heels of a were plenty of other slow starts 6 Penn State...... 2-0 19 Nebraska...... 2-0 shut out in an opener for the first wasn't in a mood for excuses. so-so preseason. in Week 1. 7 Brigham Young ..2-0 20 Miami (FL)...... 1-0 time in franchise history. “No turnover is forgivable in “He got beat a couple of “Sixteen teams lost,” he 8 California ...... 2-0 21 Houston ...... 2-0 Other than that, Sunday's my mind,” Sparano grumbled. times. There's not much excuse said. “It doesn't make it good, 9 LSU ...... 2-0 22 Kansas ...... 2-0 game was an encouraging start The former offensive line for it,” Sparano said. “He you know, by any stretch of the 10 Boise State...... 2-0 23 Georgia...... 1-1 to the season. coach also has issues to deal probably learned a good lesson imagination. But I don't think 11 Ohio State...... 1-1 24 North Carolina....2-0 “When you put a perform- with up front. Pennington was in this game.” that anybody else is canceling 12 Oklahoma...... 1-1 25 Michigan ...... 2-0 ance out there like that, you can't sacked four times, twice by While the offense took a their season right now.” 13 Virginia Tech...... 1-1 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org

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Saint John Primitive Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 10th Street Church Of God Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 1210 Union Street South 207 - 10th Street North Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 823-2545 (727) 898-9407 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Email: [email protected] Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Scheduled Services: Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Church School...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Bible Study Wednesday ...... 7:00 PM Rev. Jerry B. Early Morning ...... 9:30 a.m. Adams, Jr., Alexander Jr. Senior Pastor Pastor Wed. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. Mission Statement The church where Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Reaching The Lost And Teaching The Saved Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Luke 14:23 and Psalm 119:33,34 Pastor is practiced!

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Communion ...... First Sunday Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Trinity Presbyterian Church First Baptist Institutional 2830 22nd Avenue South Church St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 3144 Third Avenue South 727-327-8590 St. Petersburg, FL Email: [email protected] Phone: 323-7518

Alfonso Woods, [email protected] Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Study – Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. Come Worship With REV. WAYNE G. Holy Communion Every First Sunday the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 9 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Schedule of Services Van service is available by calling: Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH McCabe United Methodist Church 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 2800 26th Avenue South Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

United for Christ Freewill Baptist Church 5315 28th Avenue South Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford Gulfport, Florida and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-744-3589 Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Bible Study Location: 5004 Tangerine Ave. So., Gulfport Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 am (1st thru 4th Sundays) Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church based ministry; with priorities focused on Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church was the 1210 Union Street S, St. Petersburg, tration $10); workshop leaders are Pastor all Deaconess and Mission Ministry to their “God’s House in the City” under the leader- Love, Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and guest speaker. Our “Men in Praise” Concert 33712. Arthur Smith, Macedonia MB Church, evening in Red and White, Sunday, Sept. 27 ship of our soldier of the cross, and drum Growth. We celebrate in worship, we care for will be held Saturday, September 26 at 4:00 “Reaching the Lost, Teaching the Safety Harbor, Pastor Jerry Alexander, Sr., at 4 p.m. The Rev. Robert Peak and the Mt. major for justice, Dr Rickey L. Houston, one another, we cultivate the fullest spiritual p.m. and will include Male Choirs from the Saved”. Union MB Church, and Pastor Danny Calvary M.B. Church will render service. extend an invitation to the community to join life possible both individually and corporate- Tampa Bay area. Anniversary proper will be Please make plans to join this week for Thomas, Macedonia MB Church, Rubonia, We invite you to come and experience us as we communicate Gods’ Word at 10:00 ly; and we communicate God’s truth at every observed Sunday, Sept.27, at 10:00 a.m. The our Joshua Man Conference beginning FL. Saturday evening is a Male Chorus Jesus with us Sundays at 11 a.m. and a.m. worship service Sunday, Sunday School opportunity. Living out these priorities Fall Revival will culminate the anniversary Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. for the Conference Musical at 6 p.m. Joshua Man Conference Wednesdays for our Wonderful Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and Bible Study and Teen results in a kaleidoscope of ministries at events beginning Monday, September 28 Worship Experience with Rev. Norris will climax Sunday at 11 a.m. with our Bible Class at 7 pm. Summit Wednesday evening, at 7:00. We Bethel Metropolitan for all ages and through Wednesday, September 30. Martin, Sr. and the St. John MB Church guest Rev. Dr. Reginald R. Edwards and The Jesus in us loves the Jesus in you! also encourage the community to make use interests. Reverend Mark Dunham of Greater Mt Zion rendering service. Saturday, September 19, Central MB Church of Hollywood, FL. of our Prayer Line. (727-321-9645) Bethel Metropolitan is celebrating its Baptist Church, Modesto, CA is the 8:30-12:00, Joshua Man Workshops (regis- The Deaconess Ministry cordial invite Bethel Metropolitan Missionary Baptist 106th Anniversary this year. On Saturday Evangelist. Please join us and help celebrate Church is committed to a Christ-centered, September 5th we celebrated with a Prayer 106 years of lifting the WORD!! People-centered, Team-centered and Bible- Brunch and Elder Clarence Warren, Pastor of Proverbs 3:13, 9:10-11 James 1:5. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Outing-Christ Gospel Men’s held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Mt. Zion Progressive Church, under the leadership of its dynamic, Day with Male Chorus rendering song Prayer Meeting and Bible Study every spirited, man of God, the Reverend Brian K. service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Ushers, Thursday evening at 7:00. Brown, its official staff of Deacons and officers and members asked to give support. St. Mark After School Tutoring Missionary Baptist Church Trustees, and the entire congregation of St. Sept. 22 - Church Outing - St. John M. Ministry: Open to all elementary school age Mark, extends to the community at large, its B. Church Pastor’s Anniversary. All choirs, children ever Tuesday, Wednesday, and “Impact the World by a.m.-11 a.m. in our 2nd floor dining room. support group for substance abuse. It wishes that there would be an overflowing members, officers and ushers asked to Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Equipping Believers to Reach the Lost Please RSVP by Sat. 21 by calling 894- merges practical wisdom, with effective of God’s blessings upon their lives. St. Mark attend. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. Homework help and reading tutors with the Gospel of Jesus Christ” 4311 ext 802 or email info@mzprogres- ways to master the traditional 12-step is grounded in a Christ-centered doctrine Sept. 30 -South Florida Progressive available. Will resume after the start of LEARN THE SECRETS OF LIVING sive.org. program, which also acknowledges the that has as its central theme, a belief that we Baptist Association Revival in Tampa. school. A STRESS-FREE LIFE. The Mt. Zion MT. ZION HUMAN SERVICES Lord Jesus Christ as the first and foremost are a haven of hope, help, and healing for a St. Mark Offers … DESTINATION GRADUATION: Progressive MBC family, under the leader- TUTORING PROGRAM. Mt. Zion highest power. Meetings are held every world hungering for and thirsting after the Sunday School is held for both children Wednesdays - 6-7:30 p.m. all Ages: ship of our esteemed pastor, the Reverend Human Services is offering a FREE Tuesday evening at 6 at 1906 at 9 Ave. S. enlightened word of God. At St. Mark, we and adults of all ages. Sunday School starts Reading Specialist; Free computer class for Louis M. Murphy Sr., invites the tutoring program to students that qualify The third Tuesday of each month is are Christians willing to work and partner in each Sunday morning at 9:30. All are invited children and youth. In addition, there is community to attend a free seminar, “How under the SES program, through Pinellas earmarked to assist young adults (16-25) on unity, praising God for His awesome gift, to come out and join us. tutorial assistance for Math (Algebra and to Deal With Deadly Emotions”. Worry, County Schools. We are also offering other their personal road to recovery. FMI call His son Jesus Christ. Baptist Training Union is each Sunday Geometry) and Senior Focus for all High anger, and strife are debilitating our health, students tutoring in our voluntary Reading Rev. Keith or Jewel Murphy 894-2595 SEPTEMBER EVENTS at 5:00 p.m. Members and the general public School Seniors (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assis- minds, and homes. Come learn the secrets and Math Enhancement programs. FMI: Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Sept. 19 - Rev W. J. Glover Memorial/ are invited to come out and study the Bible tance with college applications, essay and of managing stress in our daily lives. Our Pat Fried or Doris Newton at 822-0443. Baptist Church is located at 955 20th Street 11th Historical Scholarship Banquet at 5:00 with us and learn “What Baptist Believe”. financial aid/scholarships. facilitator is Al Zow, JD and this timely dis- C.A.R.E., Choosing Addiction South; Ph.894-4311. p.m. Location: Carver Recreation Center in Children and Youth Ministry Meetings St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. Mark cussion will be Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 Recovery Efforts. C.A.R.E. is a faith based Bartow, Florida. are held every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Computer Lab will be open and available for Sept.20 - Friends and Family Day Children in the community are welcomed to classes for elementary students on Monday during 10:45 a.m. worship service and con- join us. (6-8 p.m.), Tuesday and Thursday (5-6 p.m.) New Hope Missionary Baptist Church cluding with dinner in the fellowship hall Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting is and Wednesday (5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 after services. Friends and family of St. held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. p.m.) evenings. “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, ONE HOPE” minister gospel music. UPCOMING EVENTS “GIVE A Mark invited to join us. Senior Hour of Power Bible Study is Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend Carlos Founded in 1997, these two choirs have HOLY TEMPLE TO A HOLY GOD” (For L. Senior and the New Hope Church family been exclusively performing and minister- further information, call 727-896-5228) invite you to study and worship with us ing gospel music throughout Germany and PASTOR’S “SIXTH” ANNIVERSARY United for Christ Freewill Baptist Church whenever our doors are open. See the ad for the United States. Singing with all their Thursday, Sept. 17. Galilee Missionary times of worship. hearts, they have been able to spread the Baptist Church, Rev. Earnest Jones, Pastor United for Christ Freewill Baptist Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:00 p.m., at United for and be blessed. German Gospel Choir at “The Hope” power of the Gospel and spread a spirit of Friday, Sept. 18. Second Shiloh Missionary Church and the Greater Upper Room Christ Freewill Baptist Church, 5315 28th For more information please call Sunday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. Service. The worship that has not been experienced Baptist Church, Sanford, FL, Rev. Marvin (CGIC), will sponsor Men of Redemption Ave. S., Gulfport. 727-744-3589, Pastor, Minister Tyrone Spirit of Joy from Meerbusch, Germany before in their homeland. About seventy Scott, Pastor. Sunday, Sept. 20. 10:30 a.m. – Program “Good Men in God’s Eyes” on Please come out and worship with us, Ford. combined with the Sweet Chariot Gospel singers will be at New Hope as they journey Rev. Chico Dials; 4:00 p.m. – Friendship M. Choir from Dusseldorf, Germany will unite to discover the roots and spirit of modern- B. Church, Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor. under the direction of Angelika Rehagg to day black gospel music. “”A good leader is a good servant.” Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 NATIONAL NEWS STATE NEWS Ms. Getrude Baines, Oldest Four Anchors Announced For Person In The World Dies FAMU-TV 20 News At Five SPECIAL TO THE NNPA Guinness World Records. She slave, according to an LA Times TALLAHASSEE – FROM THE AFRO was living at a Los Angeles con- article, and was born in Monique Mitchell, Stephanie AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS valescent home for the last 10 Shellman, Ga. in 1894. She Foster, Chantell Black and years. lived longer than all her Letitia Skippings have been (NNPA) - In the nine Baines became the oldest relatives, including a daughter selected as the anchor team for months since gaining the title of person in the world Jan. 2, that died at age 18 of typhoid. the Florida A&M University oldest living person in the according to the Gerontology According to that same article, (FAMU) TV 20 News at Five world, Gertrude Baines has had Research Group, after the Baines died peacefully in her Show, which will air at 5 p.m. a birthday and received a letter previous titleholder’s death. sleep. Monday - Thursday, starting from the first black president of According to a report on The new oldest person in Sept. 21. the United States – something CNN.com, she attributes her the world resides in Japan and is “This is a high-energy she told The Los Angeles Times longevity to abstaining from 114 years old. According to an training ground for our future she never thought she’d see. drinking, smoking and “fooling Associated Press article, broadcast professionals,” said But Baines did live long around.” She told the L.A. Guinness World Records Kenneth Jones, associate enough to see it, before passing Times that she was perplexed by reports that the “oldest person professor and coordinator for away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at all the attention her long life title has been held by a woman the broadcast sequence at 115 years old, CNN.com brought to her. for all but 44 days” since 1986. FAMU’s School of Journalism reported based on a release from Baines was the child of a and Graphic Communication. “We’re also delighted that Leonard Horton, an award- Policymakers, Residents Urged winning broadcaster who has was named an Arthur Ashe Jr. FAMU-TV 20 is an educa- worked at WCTV Eyewitness Sports Scholar in Diverse Issues tional access channel that News and the Florida News in Higher Education last spring, reaches more than 80,000 To Seize Green Opportunities Channel, has joined us as a is from Columbus, Ohio. Black, households in Leon, Gadsden visiting instructor.” from Brooklyn, N.Y., and has and Wakulla counties via BY ERIC MAYES but what is new is the $787 the importance of policies that Horton, who won first place worked as an intern with CNN Comcast Cable. SPECIAL TO THE NNPA billion federal stimulus package will extend opportunities in the 2007 Florida Associated in New York City, will serve as The School of Journalism FROM THE PHILADELPHIA that included $61.3 billion for beyond the end of the stimulus Press Awards for his three-part the weather anchor. Skippings, and Graphic Communication TRIBUNE green jobs in a variety of sectors funding. series on how residents of Bay who is from Sanford, FL., and was founded in 1982. Its across the economy. “We’ve got to re-think the St. Louis, Miss., recovered after president of FAMU Association Division of Journalism was the PHILADELPHIA (NNPA) - That means that for the first strategies that city’s have under- Hurricane Katrina, has a of Black Journalists chapter, first journalism program at a Green jobs have the potential to time there is a specific pool of taken,” she said. “If we want the master’s degree in journalism will serve as the sports anchor. historically black university to reshape Philadelphia and pull money for green jobs, which the result to be different than it is from FAMU. He will supervise Producers selected for the be nationally accredited by the the city’s poorest residents out foundation hopes can be now.” the live newscast, teach show are Georgia Dawkins, a ACEJMC. It offers four journal- of poverty, according to the harnessed to help a variety of That is the ultimate goal of Advanced TV News and senior student from Sebring, ism sequences: newspaper, head of a local group that is people in Philadelphia. Funds the foundation, Glenn said, not Broadcast Newswriting and FL, Marquaila Bradley, a senior magazine production, broadcast training residents to take are targeting things like solar to act as employment agency Reporting. student from St. Petersburg, FL, (radio and television) and public advantage of a shifting growth, weatherization and land but demonstrate that a coherent All four anchors are senior DeNishia Yearby, a senior relations. Its Division of economy. care. policy can produce results and broadcast journalism students at student from Skokie, IL, Graphic Communication “This new economy is With minimal training, advocate for that policy. FAMU. Mitchell and Foster will Jamesha Moore, a senior includes graphic communica- really an opportunity to expand employees and companies can “We want to show you that be the news anchors. Mitchell is student from Jacksonville, FL, tion, photography and printing the workforce and bring in take advantage of opportunities there is a model that works, that from Miami, and worked as an and Dexter Johnson, a senior management. To learn more people who have been left out,” in the green economy and reap this model can be adapted and intern during the summer at student from Newport News, about the FAMU SJGC, visit said Sandra Dungee Glenn, its benefits. An eight-week, grown,” Glenn said. “We really CNN in Atlanta. Foster, who VA. www.famu.edu/sjgc. president of the American Cities free, training course like the one want to see that cities have their Foundation that could provide a offered by the foundation at its own innovative strategies that particular benefit for African- Green Academy can give indi- are going to change their Americans if they are prepared viduals the change to earn an economic realities.” ELECTION votes in the 2001 Primary Police Chief Goliath Davis. to meet the demand of an entry level salary of about $15- At the moment many people versus 6,855 in 2009), a signif- Rolling forward to 2009, expanding green-based an-hour. Glenn said green job are preoccupied with the continued from front page icantly smaller percentage of Ford may benefit from the economy. training could help young economic crisis to give much But Baker was a unique African-Americans voted this growing unease among But, Glenn added in a cau- workers, ex-offenders, veterans thought to green jobs but Glenn breed of candidate, who made year (26.3 percent in 2001 fell African-Americans over what tionary note, local residents, and the unemployed return to said the downturn presents specific commitments to the to 21.4 percent in 2009). many see as the racist under- elected officials and state the job market. possibilities — especially in African-American community, The 2008 Obama Election tones of Republican resist- officials have to make sure it According to Dennis Lee, Philadelphia. and who, by most accounts, led to a surge in black voter ance to President Obama’s happens. director of Project NEAT, the Mayor Michael Nutter has ultimately kept his promises. registrations that gives black push for health care reform. “Unless we force the issue foundation has tailored its an Office of Sustainability but Now, black voters are voters even more of an edge in But it’s clear already that with policymakers locally and training courses to fit the needs has had little time to focus on faced with two candidates who this year’s race. It’s a stark Ford will have a tough time nationally, we’re going to watch of local employers. anything but the city’s budget are largely unknown to some reality that since 2001, the overcoming the residue of her this go by,” Glenn said. “It’s not “Our training model fed off crisis. That could increase the and intensely disliked by number of black registered alleged racism. Especially going to happen unless there are of them,” he said. “We cus- possibilities for others hoping to others, both of whom reflect a voters increased by 6,784, since some black Foster some purposeful strategies.” tomized the training around help shape policy and work with sharp contrast to Baker and his while white registrations supporters are generously Glenn compared the foun- them.” the city. predecessor, Mayor David decreased by 1,494. reminding voters with copies dation, which has been in Despite support in the “It creates challenges but Fisher. That makes black voters a of the 2001 Times editorial existence since 1991, to a labo- public and private sectors, there also opportunities,” she said. As one example, Baker larger chunk of the electorate citing Ford’s innuendo. Among ratory for a practical approach are hurdles. “Because it requires the city to began a “listening tour” with than they were eight years ago. other charges, Ford asserted to urban policy. It blends The Obama administration be more dependent on external Southside voters well over a In 2001, white voters made-up that former Chief Goliath research with practice aiming has shown its willingness to partners because if you don’t year before even declaring his 77 percent of the registered Davis might be personally for practical results. One of its support green initiatives have the capacity to do these candidacy, with small group population. Their share shrunk tipping off drug dealers. latest projects is called Project through its support of the things yourself then you’re coffee conversations hosted in to 70 percent this year. Who’s ahead so far? No NEAT — Neighborhood stimulus package and in going to have to look to how do the homes of people like How will African- question about it, Bill Foster is Environmental Action Team — addition the administration has … work with other folks who Gwendolyn Reese, Vel Americans flex that strength? straw polling ahead of and it aims to help Philadelphia made urban renewal part of his can help us. We are just trying to Thompson, and Marilyn Bell. And will “race” play a role? Kathleen Ford among African- workers move into the green agenda. However, Glenn said, be a helpful partner and say here Compare that with Foster, It’s yet to be seen whether American voters. Some economy. the market has been slower to are some things you can do.” who admits he barely cam- Republican racial politics will community leaders are already Green jobs are nothing new, respond. That fact emphasized paigned south of Central once again shroud the election, on record in Foster’s favor. Avenue prior to this year’s but indications are they will Others have run a barely veiled Primary … and with Ford, definitely play a role. campaign these past two weeks Black Environmentalists, Skiers, who seems to still be haunted Back in 2001, Ford to court African-American by the ghosts of elections past. attempted to sway black endorsements. Deveron Climbers, Scuba Divers Set To She was pummeled in 2001 by support by reminding voters of Gibbons, after working allegations of racism. Baker’s ties with Governor Jeb behind-the-scenes since the The Obama Effect – A Bush, who was intensely Primary, went public this past Present At Historic Conference Bump in Black Voter unpopular among African- Tuesday with his support of Registrations Americans at the time. Foster. ATLANTA - Black and 14 years to draw attention to this typically associated with their Add to that, black voters But whatever hesitancy African-Americans who brown environmentalists are hidden segment of American race. The conference coincides failed to demonstrate their full black voters had about Baker’s vow to back Gibbons’ choice leading the charge for more life. with National Public Lands Day fighting strength in this year’s allegiance to Bush was far out- include Goliath Davis, Cedric people of color to be included in The conference will feature Sept. 26, with participants Primary. African-Americans weighed by Kathleen Ford’s Gordon, Luke Williams, Jeff the enjoyment and benefits of the people of color engaged in sports having an opportunity to work are a larger chunk of the elec- foot-in-mouth syndrome on Copeland, and Mike Atwater. Great American Outdoors. such as mountain climbing, on improving a house in the torate than they were eight racially-charged issues. True or For the full-length version Now they will find out how skiing, sailing, scuba diving, bird historic Martin Luther King years ago. not, the perception was that of this article, visit to take full advantage of what watching and falconry. And it district. Even though the black vote Ford had spent her four years www.powerbrokermagazine.com belongs to us all. will highlight the efforts of black The Petermans’ new book, count increased slightly by 80 on City Council in an endless – or call 727-866-0873. Environmentalists Audrey and brown Americans to protect “Legacy on the Land: A Black additional votes (6,775 black and racist – tyrade against then and Frank Peterman, organizers the environment and the scenic Couple Discovers our National of the First Biannual Conference treasures in the nation’s public Inheritance and Tells Why Every and Expo: Breaking the Color parks, forests and wildlife American Should Care,” will be Barrier in the Great American refuges. released at the conference. Outdoors at the Atlanta Airport The conference will To learn more about the con- We Welcome Your Letters To The Editor Hilton in Atlanta, Sept. 23-26, introduce people of color ference, visit BreakingtheColor have been working for the past actively engaged in fields not Barrier.com. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 11 BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An Everyday Thing” Source: Wikipedia Free Library B.B. King Vanessa L. Williams

and did not chart well. failed, however, because King's duties as Miss America, and career. The lead single “Running “My very first recordings, in schedule left him too little time then subsequently left the uni- Back to You” reached top 1949, were for a company out of for the role of a businessman. versity to focus on her entertain- twenty on the Hot 100, and the Nashville called Bullet, the In the 1950s, B.B. King ment career. Twenty-five years top position of Hot R&B/Hip- Bullet Record Transcription became one of the most later she graduated from Hop Songs chart Oct. 5, 1991. company,” King recalls. “I had important names in R&B music, Syracuse by earning her The most successful single from horns that very first session. I had amassing an impressive list of remaining college credits the album, as well as her biggest Phineas Newborn on piano; his hits including “You Know I Love through her life experience with hit to date is “Save the Best for father played drums, and his You,” “Woke Up This Morning,” two long running Broadway Last.” The song was No. 1 in the brother, Calvin, played guitar “Please Love Me,” “When My shows and a Tony Award nomi- United States for five weeks, as with me. I had Tuff Green on Heart Beats like a Hammer,” Vanessa Lynn Williams nation under her belt. Williams well as No. 1 in Australia, the Riley B. King (born bass, Ben Branch on tenor sax, “Whole Lotta Love,” “You Upset (born March 18, 1963) is an delivered the convocation Netherlands, and Canada and September 16, 1925), known by his brother, Thomas Branch, on Me Baby,” “Every Day I Have American singer, songwriter and address May 10, 2008, with 480 was in the top 5 in Japan, Ireland the stage name B.B. King, is an trumpet, and a lady trombone the Blues,” “Sneakin' Around,” actress. Williams made history other students in the College of and the United Kingdom. The American blues guitarist and player.” “Ten Long Years,” “Bad Luck,” Sept. 17, 1983 when she became Visual and Performing Arts. She album sold 2.2 million copies in singer-songwriter acclaimed for King assembled his own “Sweet Little Angel,” “On My the first woman of African- stated: the U.S. at its time of release and his expressive singing and guitar band; the B.B. King Review, Word of Honor,” and “Please American descent to be crowned “It's been 25 years since I has since been certified triple playing. under the leadership of Millard Accept My Love.” In 1962, King Miss America. Williams' reign was a student here. It just platinum in the United States. Critical acclaim and wide- Lee. The band initially consisted signed to ABC-Paramount as Miss America came to an brought home what my message “The Comfort Zone” spread popularity have cemented of Calvin Owens and Kenneth Records, which was later abrupt end when scandal led to was, which is cherish the earned Williams five Grammy his reputation as possibly the Sands (trumpet), Lawrence absorbed into MCARecords, and her subsequent resignation of moment; these days are irre- Award nominations. most respected, successful, and Burdin (alto saxophone), George then his current label, Geffen the title. Williams rebounded by placeable and are the beginning “The Sweetest Days,” her most recognized bluesman, not Coleman (tenor saxophone), Records. In November 1964, launching a career as an enter- of the rest of your life.” third album, was released in just in the United States, but in Floyd Newman (baritone King recorded the Live at the tainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, After time out of the 1994 to rave reviews. The album the world. Rolling Stone saxophone), Millard Lee (piano), Regal album at the Regal Theater and Tony Award nominations. spotlight, Williams secured a saw Williams branch out and magazine ranked him at No. 3 on George Joyner (bass) and Earl in Chicago, Illinois. Williams was born in record deal, and released her sample other styles of music that its list of the “100 greatest gui- Forest and Ted Curry (drums). King won a Grammy Award Tarrytown, New York, the debut album, “The Right Stuff” included jazz, hip hop, rock, and tarists of all time.” According to This was followed by tours for a tune called “The Thrill Is daughter of music teachers in 1988. The first single, “The Latin-themed recordings such as Edward M. Komara, King “intro- across the USAwith performanc- Gone;” his version became a hit Helen and Milton Augustine Right Stuff,” found major “Betcha Never” and “You Can't duced a sophisticated style of es in major theaters in cities such on both the pop and R&B charts, Williams Jr. Williams and her success on the R&B chart while Run,” both written and produced soloing based on fluid string as Washington, D.C., Chicago, which was rare during that time younger brother Chris, who is the second single “He's Got the by Babyface. The album was bending and shimmering vibrato Los Angeles, Detroit and St. for an R&B artist. It also gained also an actor, grew up in the pre- Look” found similar success on certified platinum in the U.S. by that would influence virtually Louis, as well as numerous gigs the number 183 spot in Rolling dominantly white middle-class the R&B charts. The third the RIAA and earned her two every electric blues guitarist that in small clubs and juke joints of Stone magazine's 500 Greatest suburban area of Millwood, single, “Dreamin’,” was a pop Grammy Award nominations. followed.” the southern US states. King Songs of All Time. He gained New York. Prophetically, her hit becoming Williams’ first top On June 2nd, 2009, she In 1949, King began meanwhile toured the entire further visibility among rock parents put "Here she is: Miss 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, released her 8th studio album on recording songs under contract “Chitlin' circuit” and 1956 audiences as an opening act on America" on her birth peaking at No. 8, and her first Concord Records, titled “The with Los Angeles-based RPM became a record-breaking year, The Rolling Stones' 1969 announcement. number one single on the Hot Real Thing.” It features songs Records. Many of King's early with 342 concerts booked. The American Tour. Williams studied piano and R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The written and/or produced by recordings were produced by same year he founded his own King was inducted into the French horn growing up, but album reached gold status in the Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Bill Sam Phillips, who later founded record label, Blues Boys Blues Hall of Fame in 1980. In was most interested in singing. U.S. and earned her three Withers, Bebel Gilberto, and Sun Records. Before his RPM Kingdom, with headquarters at 2004 he was awarded the interna- She received a scholarship and Grammy Award nominations, Rex Rideout. The album is “a contract, King had debuted on Beale Street in Memphis. There, tional Polar Music Prize, given to attended Syracuse University as including one for Best New hybrid of samba, bossa nova, Bullet Records by issuing the among other projects, he artists “in recognition of excep- a Theatre Arts major from 1981 Artist. some salsa and also some pop single “Miss Martha King” produced artists such as Millard tional achievements in the to 1983. She discontinued her Her second album “The and R&B,” says Williams. (1949), which received a bad Lee and Levi Seabury. The creation and advancement of education at Syracuse during her Comfort Zone” became the review in Billboard magazine record company eventually music.” sophomore year to fulfill her biggest success in her music 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009