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Calculation Puts Slavery Volume 32 No. 4 Jacksonville, Florida December 20 - 26, 2018 Reparations at $14 trillion The slavery reparations discussion has been reignited thanks to a new Florida Supreme Court Rules: ‘Stand report by University of Connecticut researcher Thomas Craemer, who tallied up just how much it would cost to divvy up 40 acres and a mule and a boatload of money to descendants of enslaved Africans. In the journal Social Science Quarterly, Craemer estimated that it Your Ground’ Law Applies to Cops would cost between $5.9 trillion and $14.2 trillion to give historical Florida police officers who use Stand Your Ground statute, why County sheriff, Peter Peraza, who the decision gives judges too much reparations. According to the report, he figured out the hefty price tag deadly force can assert the state’s didn’t they say so? They certainly killed Jermaine McBean, a Black power to dismiss cases even when a by calculating the slave labor men, women and children contributed to “stand your ground” law to gain had ample opportunity,” said man who he said pointed a weapon grand jury decides cops should be in the United States from its birth in 1776 until 1865, when slavery was immunity from prosecution, the Justice Jorge LaBarga. at him, which turned out to be an charged. Another officer represent- officially abolished. Florida Supreme Court ruled. “Law enforcement officers are unloaded air rifle. ing a cop called the decision Craemer multiplied the amount of time enslaved people worked by In a 7-0 decision, the judges ruled eligible to assert ‘stand your Peraza was indicted on groundbreaking and said police average wage prices at the time, and then a compounding interest rate of that the statute states that “any per- ground’ immunity, even when the manslaughter for McBean’s death, won’t have to worry much about 3 percent per year to work out the new reparations number. sons” who act in self-defense could use of force occurred in the course but a judge granted him pretrial wrongful prosecutions. Craemer, who grew up in Germany, was influenced to do this work get immunity and that a cop is con- of making a lawful arrest,” the court immunity under the state’s stand The ruling further protects law because Germany agreed to pay reparations to Jewish victims of the sidered a “person.” ruled, according to CNN. your ground law. enforcement, which already is pro- Nazis and had paid $89 billion in compensation since 2012. “If the Legislature intended to The ruling stems from a 2013 An attorney in the case who tected under a self-defense law for Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman promised slaves exclude police officers from the shooting involving a Broward opposed the ruling told CNN that cops. that they’d receive 40 acres and a mule. President Andrew Johnson reneged on that promise. AARP Reaching Jax Black Women Spelman College Receives Historic Through Jazz and Fellowship $30M Gift For Arts Center Atlanta’s Spelman College recently received a major $30 million donation from one of it’s trustees and her husband to push the institution’s educational initiatives forward. The donation, made by Ronda Stryker and William Johnston, is the largest contribution from living donors in the school’s history. It will go towards the creation of Spelman’s new Center for Innovation & the Arts. The facility will serve as a hub for programs related to art, film and photography, digital media, and dance. It will also include a theater, café, and an expansion of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts. Stryker—who is an executive at the Fortune 500 Company Stryker Corporation—joined Spelman’s board of trustees in 1997. She’s now the vice chair of the Spelman College Board of Trustees and leads the board’s Arts, Innovation & Technology Committee. Throughout the years she’s made several contributions to the institution; helping it to grow its study abroad program, providing funding for STEM initiatives, helping out with the expansion of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts and growing the school’s annual fund. Several donors have been stepping up to further programs at HBCUs. In March, Howard University alumnus Wendell E. Mackey, CFA made Kay Jay, JuCoby Pittman, Lisa Salters, a $250,000 donation to the institution’s business school. Shown is Laura Wright the winner of Michelle Obama's book, Michael Salters ad Royce McGowan "Becoming Michelle Obama," with Jax AARP ‘s Justine Conley. Local Families Gifted Luxe Designer Prada Apologizes In August 2018, American travel, while promoting the reality Association Retired People that American women are thirsting Over Selling ‘Blackface’ Keychains (AARP) launched the newsletter for information about how to live a December to Remember Italian label Prada said it would remove ani- “Sisters: For Black Women By their best life. mal-themed keychains from stores after Black Women,” a new digital Last week, local AARP commu- Tis the season, and the Clara eration as a DTR honoree. receiving criticism online that it depicted newsletter celebrating Black nity representative Justine Conley White Mission (CWM) has consis- Hundreds of radio station person- racist imagery reminiscent of Blackface. women of all ages. hosted a sisters soiree to introduce tently done its part to help families nel, family, friends and community luxury brand featured trinkets that featured The weekly newsletter, reaches the AARP Sisters Network to in Northeast Florida. Last week, organizations celebrated the fami- a brown monkey with large, red lips, called subscribers weekly, and features African-American women in the Mission held its 23rd annual lies with a special luncheon last “Otto Toto.” The keychains were part of the entertaining, informative and inspi- Northeast Florida. In the midst of December to Remember (DTR) Saturday at the Legends Center on Prada’s “Pradamalia” collection,according to rational content created for Black inclement weather, scores of Christmas event for families in Soutel Drive. Fashionista.com. women by Black women. It was women braved the elements to cel- need. Members of the local Greek A lawyer for the Center for Constitutional Rights, Chinyere Ezie, created specifically for Gen X and ebrate themselves, their futures and Five families were selected to organizations participated in the noticed the items at a Prada store in New York City she wrote on Boomer black women to offer fash- next steps for retirement at receive donations courtesy of the event and helped to welcome the Facebook on Thursday. ion, health, career, and relationship Breezy’s Jazz Club located down- local Greek fraternities and sorori- families. CWM also showed off “Today after returning to NYC after a very emotional visit to the advice in a fun, relatable voice that town. ties. Radio Sponsors 93.3 The Beat their culinary program and provid- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and speaks to them,” said Myrna Blyth, “We wanted to introduce Black shared the heartfelt stories from the ed a buffet meal to attendees. Each Culture including an exhibit on blackface, I walked past Prada’s Soho Senior Vice President and Editorial Women to the Sisters Newsletter recipient families with radio listen- child was provided with their storefront only to be confronted with the very same racist and denigrat- Director, AARP Media. and to celebrate black women and ers for two weeks. Christmas “wish list” items gifted ing #blackface imagery,” she wrote. “History cannot continue to repeat The newsletter is a sign that have fun in an inviting atmosphere This annual event highlights the by their own personal Santa Claus. itself. Black America deserves better. And we demand better.” AARP realizes the power and to make new connections as well as type of impact that CWM has had The afternoon was filled with holi- Prada responded to the controversy, writing on Twitter that it detests uniqueness of Black women. The learn more about next steps for in the community, according to day cheer and a surprise $500.00 racism and that the items would be removed. weekly forum focuses on culture, engaging AARP locally,” said event organizers. Over 60 applica- gift card presented by local bene- beauty, health, current trends and Conley. tions were submitted for the consid- factor McGowan Chiropractic. New School Gun Violence Commission Will Punish Black Students Extraordinary Men Make a Holiday Difference The latest Trump administration reversal of another Obama-era policy appears to be coming from Betsy DeVos and it is aimed at ensuring The holiday season has always zation surpassed last year’s giving don’t know that minority children are unfairly disciplined. been a time for giving and during by donating bicycles and toys to what’s happen- In documents obtained by The New York Times, the administration this time of year many local organ- needy children. Over 200 families ing to people argues that the efforts have eased up on punishment and contributed to izations step up and help those in and youth received gifts. around you. We rising violence in the nation’s schools. need. One of those exceptional According to the group, the are blessed and The decision also appears to be an attempt to blame the Obama admin- organizations is called Extraordinary Men of Jacksonville will continue to istration for February’s massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Extraordinary Men. yearly event assists deserving fami- give back,” he Parkland, Fla. Almost immediately, the commission turned away from On Saturday, December 15th the lies going through a rough patch added. guns and instead scrutinized the Obama administration’s school disci- organization, which is made up of a with gifts this holiday season. The extraor- pline policies, though none of the most high-profile school shootings group of local businessmen eager to “Every year we plan to be able to dinary men were actually committed by Black students. develop, strengthen, mentor and provide some type of joy to a child organization The commission’s focus has been a part of a broader effort to reject motivate youth and seniors, held for Christmas. We don’t look to be came to fruition the Obama administration’s race-conscious education efforts. Their their annual toy giveaway event. repaid. We are always open to vol- in 2016 and has moves which have included siding with a group of The giveaway, held in Buffalo unteers and plan to get bigger each been making Asian students suing Harvard to end affirmative Park, which is in the Panama Park year,” said President Clarence strides each year Walter Sams, Lisa Sanchez, Maria Sanchez, Crema action and delaying an Obama-era rule to prevent dis- community. This was the 2nd annu- Dingle to gather youth Wills, Shakena Black and Clarence Dingle. proportionate numbers of minority children from al toy giveaway. Last year, the “When you give you get, and we data to ensure zens facilities and have plans for a being funneled into special education classes. group gave away 30 bicycles and get satisfaction and smiles from that no child is left beyond. The 2019 Prom for individuals that did over 100 toys. This year the organi- each child. Sometimes you just group also volunteers at senior citi- not attend their high school prom. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press December 20 - 26, 2018 NFL Hosts Annual Careers in Football Forum for HBCU Students Holzendorf to The forum is an extension of the While at the forum, participants NFL’s broader partnership with the also competed in a Group Case HBCUs. Through this effort stu- Study. The students were grouped Lead JTA Board dents from participating institutions into eight teams in November and are given the opportunity to learn provided individual topics to solve. The Jacksonville Transportation about preparations and skills needed Each group presented their case Authority (JTA) Board of Directors to secure employment in all aspects study to a panel of NFL and Club elected Kevin J. Holzendorf to lead of the business and administration of executives. The first and second the Board as their Chairman in 2019. professional football. place finishers were recognized dur- Holzendorf was appointed to the JTA Participants engaged in a panel ing a dinner reception held at the Board in 2013 and reappointed to an- discussion moderated by ESPN’s College Football Hall of Fame. other four-year term in 2017. Holzen- lachina Robinson. Panelists included Additionally, select students won dorf succeeds businessman and Ese Igedosha, Carolina Panthers As- the opportunity to complete an ex- NAACP President Isaiah Rumlin. sociate Counsel, Deandra Duggans, perienceship at the 2019 Pro Bowl Holzendorf is an Account Manager Students and administrators from HBCUs get up close and personal Baltimore Ravens Manager of Ad- in Orlando, FL, and Super Bowl LIII at CISCO Systems, Inc. He has spent with NFL executives during the league’s annual Careers in Football vertising and Branding and Tron in Atlanta, GA. his professional career in both the Forum held in Atlanta as part of the Celebration Bowl Game between Stamper, Atlanta Falcons Manager Since 2016, the NFL Careers in private and public sectors working in the champions of the SWAC and MEAC. of Events at Mercedes Benz Sta- Football Forum has introduced hun- the accounting, financial services and Students from Historically Black Careers in Football forum, as part of dium. The administrators provided dreds of students and entry-level technology industries. He holds a College & Universities (HBCUs) the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, the students with personal accounts athletic department administrators bachelor’s degree in Accounting and participated in the third annual NFL Georgia, on December 14. of their journey from college gradu- from HBCUs to career opportunities a master’s degree in Public Adminis- ate to team executives. in professional football. tration from the University of North Kevin Holzendorf Florida. as Treasurer. The JTA officers are Joining Holzendorf as officers are elected annually by the Board of Di- U.S. Army’s Only Female, African American Ari Jolly as Vice Chair, Denise Wal- rectors and can serve up to two con- lace as Secretary and Jeanne Miller secutive one-year terms. WWII Unit Honored with Monument By Kaylah Jackson The contributions of over 800 African American FBI Probe Into Tallahassee women who sorted mail in a segregated unit during WWII were recognized in Fort Leavenworth, Corruption Ends with Kansas, with a monument erected in their honor. “No mail, no morale,” was the motto of the Charges for City Commissioner 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the U.S. The FBI probe that loomed over Andrew Gillum throughout much of Army’s only all-African American and all-female the 2018 Florida governor’s election campaign has led to a 44-count in- unit during the Second World War. dictment against a Tallahassee commissioner who once headed Florida’s Often referred to as the “Six-Triple-Eight,” the Democratic party. unit was made of up 824 enlisted and 31 officer Last week, prosecutors charged Commissioner Scott Maddox with women, who were originally from the Women’s bribery, bank fraud, extortion, racketeering and other crimes. The indict- Army Corps, Army Service Forces and Army Air ment alleged that Maddox and political consultant Jane Paige Carter-Smith Forces. had cooked up a lucrative conspiracy to extort several businesses. While many African American nurses served Missing from the indictment was Gillum, however, who was serving as overseas in combat zones, WAC units remained The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Tallahassee mayor at the time of the investigation. separated and women of color were only allowed Gillum, who lost the governor’s race to former GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis to serve overseas depending on the “needs of the riving in Birmingham, England, in 1945. Upon ar- a week, the women processed an average of 65,000 rival to Europe, the women were welcome to a pieces of mail per shift, clearing the previous six- in November, was forced to defend himself against repeated claims by his Army.” The military faced pressure for African opponent that he was the target of an FBI probe into corruption in Talla- Americans WACs to serve in overseas components dimly lit and rat-infested warehouse with mail month backlog of letters in just three months. stacked to the ceilings. Designed by sculptor Eddie Dixon, the monu- hassee government. The Florida Democrat insisted this wasn’t the case. and eventually a request for 800 women to serve According to Slate, “it appears that Gillum may have been the victim of in the European Theatre was approved. Of the over 800 servicewomen, five were pres- ment features all of the names of the women of the ent at their monument dedication ceremony. Six-Triple-Eight, a bust of Lt. Col Adams and a political hit job by a Republican lawyer who represented one of the play- In 1945, warehouses and Red Cross workers in ers” at the center of the investigation. The Tallahassee mayor’s indirect England became overwhelmed with a backlog of “Servicemen want their mail. That’s a morale iconic photos highlighting the unit’s mission. booster,” Lena King told KCTV. Now 95-years- The monument sits near a series of other histor- ties to the probe stemmed from his former friendship with a local lobbyist mail and packages addressed to U.S. service mem- named Adam Corey, who befriended an undercover FBI agent posing as a bers. The women who made up the 6888th were old, then Corporal King worked among other ical tributes on Fort Leavenworth. From honoring women in the warehouse identifying miswritten the first African American West Point graduate to developer named Mike Miller in 2015. selected to train for this exact mission. Still, the FBI investigation is believed to be a major factor in why Gillum Under the direction of Lt. Col Charity Edna pieces of mail and ensuring the men fighting re- the first African American four-star general, this ceived letters from their loved ones. monument will be another addition highlighting narrowly lost the election to DeSantis. The Florida mayor was defeated Adams, the women traveled to Camp Shanks, New by 32,463 votes out of more than 8.2 million cast. York after enduring boot camp, and eventually ar- By dividing their work in shifts that ran 365 days the “firsts” of our nation’s history at war. How Zip Codes Relate to Achievement Gaps By: Akil Wilson Students from economically-disad- tom 1/5th of incomes will reach the The fact that these lower-perform- Much of the research suggests this intervene with their lowest-perform- There’s no question that education vantaged areas of inner-city school top 1/5th of incomes nationwide. ing public schools tend to be found approach will do more to advance ing schools and take a more tailored quality has an extraordinary impact districts have a plethora of obstacles However, those odds tend to rise to in more impoverished or socially/cul- specific, individual state school sys- approach to their improvement, on the future lives of students. As a to overcome, including but not lim- 14-15% in rural areas and places with turally isolated areas is not a coinci- tem goals and impact students’ lives. ESSA is poised to have a significant parent of a new middle school stu- ited to: lack of economic mobility, re- higher social capital. They some- dence. It’s very important that parents, and measurable impact on the state of dent, I can personally attest to the im- duced health care options, and times decrease to below 5% in im- Prior to the implementation of the teachers, administrators and commu- public education in America. portance of dedicated teachers, early exposure to crime. poverished or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) nity members take strategic steps to There is a very real correlation be- childhood education and a focused, Where schools should provide socioeconomically-disadvantaged in the 2017-2018 school year, educa- address factors contributing to the tween underperforming schools and personalized approach to education. some relief from these challenges, places.” tion standards were largely deter- educational shortcomings in some of generational poverty. If we wish to In numerous studies it has been they often serve as a grim reminder Children in lower income brackets mined by federal standards outlined our schools while working with pol- eliminate the latter, we must tackle shown that the quality of education, of how difficult it can be to escape disproportionately tend to be the re- in No Child Left Behind Act icy makers to equitably utilize all the education with a focus and energy especially within the country’s public difficult circumstances. cipients of sub-par educational re- (NCLB). This structure did very little tools and resources available. that is specifically tailored to the school system, varies widely by lo- Harvard University Economist Raj sources. As Mr. Chetti points out on to address the specific needs of the The future is now, and if our com- needs of our communities. cation. Chetti has researched this topic ex- NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ Podcast, larger most disadvantaged communities. munity ever hopes to eliminate the Akil Wilson is a native Washing- There are several factors that con- tensively, compiling data from mil- class sizes and less experienced ESSA seeks to improve students’ disparities that are at the root of ton, DC-based, podcaster, and parent. tribute to success in adulthood. How- lions of Americans, he found that teachers are all indicators that stu- chances at success by encouraging a many of the issues we are often con- He is a contributing writer for the ever, routinely we find that early education quality relates to economic dents are much less likely to obtain more personalized approach to stu- fronted with (i.e. poverty, mass incar- Washington Informer in addition to childhood education and the empow- and social mobility. According to Mr. the cognitive and social skills neces- dents’ needs, strengths and interests ceration, chronic unemployment) we providing broadcast commentary for erment of excellent teachers plays a Chetti’s research, on average, “only sary to advance themselves and their as well as improving and decreasing have to begin with education. a variety of media outlets. pivotal role. about 7.5% of children from the bot- families. the emphasis on standardized testing. By requiring states to identify and

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GUEST EDITORIAL by Rev. Jesse Jackson City Chronicles White Churches Have a Moral Responsibility to Stand Up Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood By Rev. Jesse Jackson In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were I hate asking questions that transported from Africa and landed in Jamestown, Va. have obvious answers, but Now four centuries later, race remains a central dividing line. Today, for Conservative Judge Rules example, the racial wealth gap exposes a stark difference. The median sometimes we ask questions to make a point. Has President wealth of a white household (median means half are above and half below) Obama’s Affordable Healthcare is 12 times greater than that of a black household. The median wealth of a Act or “Obamacare” actually Against Obamacare – Now What? white household is $134,430, of blacks it is $11,030. worked? The short answer is This is virtually all about equity in a home, the leading source of middle- year anniversary of the signing of nothing new. The concept that peo- leaving office, Obama said, “So yes. income wealth. African-Americans still suffer from de facto segregation, the bill into law, the White House ple should be required to buy because of this law, because of Despite criticism from conserva- after years of being red-lined from decent neighborhoods. released statistics stating that 9.4 health coverage was fleshed out Obamacare, another 20 million tives and media pundits and of In the financial collapse, African-American households suffered the million people on Medicare saved more than 20 years ago by a num- Americans now know the financial course the legal challenges, the worse. Black unemployment rose twice as much as white unemployment more than $15 billion on prescrip- ber of conservative economists, security of health insurance. So do affordable healthcare act has trans- in the Great Recession. Middle-class black families, lacking inherited tion medications, and 76 million embraced by scholars at conserva- another 3 million children, thanks formed the lives of millions of wealth, were targeted for the most aggressive and leveraged home loans. are benefiting from preventative tive research groups, including the in large part to the Affordable Care Americans. The facts are the facts When the bust came, they were the most at risk and suffered the greatest care coverage. well-respected Heritage Act and the improvements, the in this case, and critics can’t dis- loss of homes. Healthcare expansion will be the Foundation and the American enhancements that we made to the pute the fact that more than 16 mil- The wealth gap is not erased by educational attainment, by full-time foundation of President Obama’s Enterprise Institute. Children’s Health Insurance lion Americans have gained health employment, by getting the right occupation. The typical black family with legacy, and much like the initial If you look back at the 1993 Program. “ care coverage through Obamacare. a head of household working full time has less wealth than a white family proposal or implementation of Republican Healthcare Plan – it He added, “And the net result is The plan certainly was not any- whose head of household is unemployed. Median wealth for a black fami- Medicare - Obamacare had a rocky mirrors President Obama’s. The that never in American history has one’s idea of a perfect health care ly whose head has a college degree is about 1/8 that of a median white fam- start. individual mandate, as it is known, the uninsured rate been lower than reform program, but it did lead to ily similarly educated. But think about the most posi- was seen then as a conservative it is today.” the largest extension of health care African-Americans are constantly told to pull themselves up by their tive components of the affordable alternative to some of the health Despite the efforts of many coverage of any measure since the bootstraps. In the black church, for example, ministers repeatedly preach healthcare act – according to the care approaches favored by opponents, Obamacare has been a creation of Medicare almost 50 the need for discipline, self-reliance, faith and hard work. Yet even those Obama administration now up to Democrats — like creating a success and has helped millions of years earlier. who succeed still remain behind. 129 million Americans with pre- national health service or requiring Americans – that’s the bottom line. So when a “conservative” feder- The divide has deep historical roots. Two-hundred forty-six years of chat- existing conditions are no longer at employers to provide health cover- “If you're walking down the al judge ruled last Friday that the tel slavery (1619-1865), 12 years of Reconstruction (1865-1877), 19 years risk of being denied coverage. age. right path and you're willing to Affordable Care Act is unconstitu- of Black Codes, KKK and white citizen council violence (1877-1896), 58 Clearly, Obamacare is not the President Obama has been clear keep walking, eventually you'll tional many supporters and oppo- years of legal apartheid with nearly 5,000 African-Americans lynched and, perfect universal health care initia- - the goal is to make health care make progress,” said President nents of the law are left wondering even since the 1954 Brown decision, ongoing racial discrimination. tive, but think about the million of more affordable while extending Obama. what’s next? Will the tens of mil- During the recent midterm elections, I was constantly asked whether people who now have a primary coverage to millions of people who Signing off from UF Health lions of Americans who depend on African-Americans would vote in high enough numbers and margins for care physician versus having to don't have it. Jacksonville, the law for their health insurance Democrats so that candidates white and black had a chance to be elected. wait until they are so sick that they In a speech given in 2016 before Reggie Fullwood be affected? The short answer to Democrats seem almost satisfied if 20 to 30 percent of whites turn out to have to go to the this question is a simple – no. vote for black or progressive white candidates. emergency room. The judge’s ruling was impor- What responsibility do white people have to register and turnout for pro- And by the way, tant, but the law has not been inval- gressive black and white Democrats running for office? most of the those idated yet, and the White House, The nation is facing many morally relevant social, economic and politi- people who go to Healthcare.gov, and the U.S. cal crises — voter suppression, income and wealth inequality, criminal jus- the emergency Department of Health and Human tice reform and climate change — that now pose an existential threat to the room end up Services have said that 2019 enroll- next generation. Why does the white church remain so silent in the face of costing tax payment will proceed as planned. these mounting crises and denial of justice and opportunity? ers through pub- Over the weekend, most politi- Recently in Alabama, I witnessed a stark contrast. One extreme was the lic hospital’s cal pundits and legal experts were excitement in anticipation of the Georgia/Alabama SEC championship indigent care agreeing that the law will likely football game. When a young African-American athlete, Jalen Hurts, funds. stand, at least until it is reviewed by replaced an injured Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, every Alabamian of But what’s the Supreme Court. And the high every political persuasion, right, left and center, was pulling for him. interesting about court is unlikely to hear the case With Hurts’ remarkable display of skill, Alabama won the game. He not Obamacare is until 2020, the Associated Press only won the game, he arguably beat George Wallace and the legislators that fact that it reported. who earlier locked blacks out of the University of Alabama. He beat Bull certainly wasn’t So again, those who depend on Connor who unleashed the dogs on demonstrators and the KKK on an original idea. Obamacare will be fine for a while Freedom Riders. He beat the KKK bombers who watched as the church We know that as even if the law is eventually over- was decimated and four little girls were murdered. governor of turned. The other extreme was witnessed in Hoover, Ala., where E.J. Bradford Massachusetts, Think about how high the stakes was shot in the back by a policeman. That police officer is still on the pay- Mitt Romney are. People across the country now roll. The patterns and prejudices of the old South are hard to overcome. successfully realize more affordable coverage, Here once more, the white church has the opportunity and the responsi- implemented access to care without going into bility to stand up, to serve as a Christian witness. White voices of moral statewide univer- debt, a higher quality in care, and authority and inclusive leadership are needed now as much or more than sal health care. overall better health. ever. That is why the silence seems so deafening. Again, it’s When commemorating the five

by Julianne Malveaux targets of To Be Young, Gifted, and Dead in sui- being white men. African McKenzie Adams wanted to be a racist hatred. cides, Americans are far less likely sui- space. She could have been a scien- children cannot help but internalize. scientist. The gregarious 9-year-old The man who occupies the People's but also in homicides and in other cides than whites are, but the num- tist. Instead, she is dead. She is not How might young Black people Alabama girl was just that, a girl, a House on 1600 Pennsylvania acting out. And while young Black bers among African Americans are the only young Black child who has process the killing of Tamir Rice? little girl, a brown-skinned baby girl Avenue feels free to diminish and men may indulge in senseless vio- growing, and the numbers among died by her own hand. Earlier this The murder of Sandra Bland? In with braids or, in one picture, just a demean Black women, and his lence, young Black women too African American children are year, US News and World Report Baltimore, the vicious killing of side ponytail. She wanted to be a vendetta against American Urban often turn their pain inward not out- growing alarmingly. While I am riv- writer Joseph P. Williams reported Freddy Gray? Some young people scientist, and her family described Radio journalist April Ryan is ward. eted by the suicide of McKenzie that suicide rates among Black chil- might look at these incidents, and her as "bubbly" but bubbles burst, obscene. But he is not the only one. Gender stereotypes are not Adams and outraged about the soci- dren were rising. He highlighted the barrage of episodes directed at sometimes in the worst way. Our culture rejects Black women, always appropriate. Both Black etal treatment of Black women and children, both male and female, Black people, and wonder if there is McKenzie hung herself in her rarely affirming our womanhood girls and boys are killing them- girls, data suggest that Black boys promising young people who ended a safe space for them. grandmother's home in the face of and attractiveness unless it is in a selves. Both Black girls and boys are more likely to experience sui- their own lives. According to Part of the challenge with Black racist bullying and taunting, which way that glorifies our bodies, not are working out some of their pain cide than Black girls are. We are let- Williams, "More elementary aged children and suicide is that Black included the vile directive to kill our person. Why is this important? through violence. According to ting Black children down, abandon- African American children have people are not accustomed to shar- herself. Her fellow students didn't Because beauty is currency in our some data, Black girls are now ing them to bullies and brazen been taking their own lives, and ing their feelings. Indeed, mental like the fact that she was friends capitalist society, and a woman involved in violent incidents with racism. Why? Black boys and girls between the health issues are often dismissed with a white boy, and we don't know without currency is at the bottom of each other almost as often as Black Black children are experiencing ages of 5 and 12 are doing so at among African Americans. Folk are enough to know whether the death- the societal totem pole. What, you boys (blame the housewives, just the same stresses that Black adults roughly twice the rate of white kids told to "pray" about depressed feel- ly hazing came from Black or white might ask, does that have to do with kidding). Both Black girls and are. But they are children, and they the same age." ings, forgetting that prayer without students. All we know is that a child public policy? The demonization Black boys are being marginalized should be protected. So many of us Researchers say they don't know works is dead. Adults and children is dead, a baby black girl is dead. and denigration of Black women and demonized by a racist, patriar- say that we celebrate our children, why young Black children are are advised to shrug it off when Her suicide has shaken me to my seep into the ways we are dealt with chal, predatory capitalist system. their amazing resilience, their killing themselves, but if we specu- there is no shrugging to do. The very soul. in the public space, and even in the Suicide is currently a national artistry, their music, and their song. late we can factor in mental illness, feelings of dystopia, nihilism, and Cleo Manago and I talked about workplace. phenomenon, one of the top ten We must protect them as well as cel- family dysfunction, unstable depression that many African this on December 12 on Roland Little McKenzie could not take causes of death in the United States. ebrate them. The alarming rise in socioeconomic conditions and, in Americans experience because of Martin's Unfiltered program. What I being called ugly, Black, and more. There are one hundred and twenty- young Black suicides suggests that my opinion, hostility to African the hostility they experience by observed are the many ways that She was not immunized from the three suicides per day in this coun- too many will be young, gifted and American people that many Black merely living in their skin shows up African American women are the ways we live in a racially hostile try, with 70 percent of suicides dead.

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1. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (10-2) - Coming off an undefeated 12-0 black FCS Wagner (40-23) to open the season and in conference to Chowan (42-23). Senior QB Amir Hall college national championship season in its last year under head coach completed 65% of his passes and led CIAA, black colleges and all of Div. II with 4,152 passing yards Rod Broadway, new head coach Sam Washington and the Aggies started with 31 TDs. Had three receivers with over 50 receptions. off like gang busters with big wins over nationally-ranked Jacksonville 5. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (7-5) - The Wildcats defeated Florida A&M (33-19) in their season- 6WDWHDQG)%6PHPEHU(DVW&DUROLQDWKDWYDXOWHGWKHPLQWRWKHWRS¿YHLQ ender to knock the Rattlers out of MEAC title and claim a second-place tie at 5-2. B-CU lost to WKH)&67KH\¿QLVKHGWZRODVWVHFRQG¿HOGJRDOVVKRUWRIDQRWKHUSHUIHFW Tennessee State (34-3), FAU (49-28), Howard (41-35), NC A&T (35-10) and Nebraska (45-9). ™ season as they dropped in-conference decisions to Morgan State (16-13) RB/KR Jimmie Robinson was a breakout performer scoring 11 TDs. and Florida A&M (22-21). They won the MEAC (6-1) with a season-ending 6. GRAMBLING STATE (6-5) - Two-time defending SWAC champion made another run at title be- win over rival NC Central (45-0) and FAMU loss to Bethune-Cookman. Pre- fore falling to Southern (28-38) for the West Division title. The Tigers lost to Louisiana (49-17), North- vailed 24-22 in the Celebration Bowl over SWAC champion and then No. 1 ZHVWHUQ6WDWH 3UDLULH9LHZ DQG$OFRUQ6WDWH *HUHP\+LFNERWWRP 7'V NC A&T Sports Photo Alcorn State to win its second straight national title. Aggies ints.) stabilized QB play. 4%/DPDU5D\QDUGVWUXJJOHGHDUO\EXW¿QLVKHGVWURQJZKLOH WASHINGTON: Holds up Cel- 7. FLORIDA A&M $IWHUORVVWR-DFNVRQ6WDWH WKH5DWWOHUVUDQRII¿YHVWUDLJKW0($& RB Marquell Cartwright had his second straight 1,000-yard ebration Bowl trophy noting wins, including a victory over NC A&T (22-21), to vault to the league lead before losing three straight second straight national title. season. WR/KR Malik Wilson and DE Darryl Johnson Jr., the WRHQGWKHVHDVRQDQG¿QLVKDWLQOHDJXHSOD\WLHGIRUVHFRQG. First-year head coach Willie Sim- NC A&T Sports Photo NC A&T MEAC Defensive POY, were other outstanding performers. mons got Rattlers back into championship mix. Lost to Troy (59-7), Howard (31-23), SC State AGGIE PRIDE: NC A&T 2. ALCORN STATE (9-4)+HDGFRDFK)UHG0F1DLUDQGWKH%UDYHVZRQWKHLU¿IWKVWUDLJKW6:$& (44-21) and B-CU (33-19). ENDS WHERE wins second straight East Division title (7-1) and defeated West Division champ Southern (37-28) in the SWAC Cham- 8. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (5-6) - Under veteran head coach Buddy Pough, opened with four IT BEGAN, BCSP national title after pionship game before coming up just short vs. NC A&T in the Celebration Bowl. Only conference ORVVHVEXWZRQ¿YHRILWVODVWVHYHQLQFOXGLQJYLFWRULHVRYHU+RZDUGDQG)ORULGD$ 0WR¿QLVK back-to-back Celebration ORVVZDVLQ¿YHRYHUWLPHVWR$ODEDPD6WDWH 2WKHUORVVHVZHUHRQWKHURDGWR*HRUJLD7HFK LQWKLUGSODFHWLHLQ0($&ZLWK+RZDUG/RVWHDUO\WR*D6RXWKHUQ 8&) 1RUIRON AT NO. 1 Bowl wins. (41-0) to open the season and later at New Mexico State (52-42). Led by QB Noah Johnson, the State (17-7), NC A&T (31-16) and B-CU (28-26) and late to NC Central (21-17). Sophomore QB SWAC's offensive player of the year, 1,000- yard RB DeShawn Waller, the newcomer of the year 7\UHFH1LFN¿QLVKHG0($&VHFRQGLQUXVKLQJ \GV7'V and the league's top defense. 9. HOWARD ,QODVWVHDVRQIRUKHDGFRDFK0LNH/RQGRQVHHVDZHGEHIRUH¿QLVKLQJWLHGIRU NC A&T BEATS ALCORN STATE FOR CELEBRATION 3. SOUTHERN (7-4) - BHDWWZRWLPHOHDJXHFKDPSLRQ*UDPEOLQJ6WDWH LQVHDVRQHQGLQJ third in MEAC with SC State at 4-3. Had big wins over Bethune-Cookman (41-35) and Florida A&M BOWL WIN, NATIONAL TITLE; NC CENTRAL TABS OLIVER Bayou Classic to take SWAC West Division crown before bowing to Alcorn State (28-37) in SWAC (31-23) but had losses to Ohio (38-32), Kent State (54-14), NC Central (40-35), SC State (27-21) Championship game. Five-game winning streak began when sophomore Ladarius Skelton inserted Norfolk State (29-17) and Bryant (56-55). Soph QB Caylin Newton (2,629 passing yards, 22 TDs, as starting QB after 20-3 regular season loss to Alcorn State. Also had losses to TCU (55-7) and 504 rushing yds., 4 TDs) was MEAC offensive POY but junior WR Jequez Ezzard was the real star. Louisiana Tech (54-17). 10. VIRGINIA UNION (8-2) - Under new head coach Dr. Alvin Parker, beat everyone in the CIAA 4. BOWIE STATE (10-3) - Won CIAA North Division and defeated South Division champ Fayetteville except champion Bowie State (27-13). Averaged 45.2 points per game led by sophomore RB 6WDWHLQOHDJXHWLWOHJDPH:HQWRQWRGHIHDW:HVW$ODEDPDLQ1&$$'LY,,¿UVWURXQG Tabyus Taylor's 1,587 rushing yards and 21 TDs. Taylor had six 100-yard rushing efforts and two before losing to eventual national champion Valdosta State (66-16) in second round. Also lost to 200-yard games. Panthers also lost to Carson-Newman, 33-29. 1&$ 7JRHVEDFNWREDFNDVÀQDO%&631R

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Wayman Ministries Community Ugandan Kids Choir in Concert L.A.C.E. Called & Qualified The Ugandan Kids Choir comes to Museum Of Science and History Christmas Fellowship Family Event (MOSH), 1025 Museum Cir, Thursday, January 10th, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Prayer Breakfast Wayman Ministries presents their 11th Community Christmas Fellowship, Ignite your curiosity with the joyful singing and dancing of the Ugandan Ladies After Christ’s Example (L.A.C.E.) presents their annual “Called & Saturday, December 22nd, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Wayman Academy of the Arts Kids Choir, bringing awareness to children living in poverty. For more info Qualified” prayer breakfast scheduled for Saturday, January 19th, 9 a.m. - Gymnasium, 1176 Labelle St. This is a free family event! Enjoy music, visit www.themosh.org. 12 p.m. at the Forward Christian Center, 10696-14 Lem Turner. For tickets food, toy and gift giveaway, TV, bike raffles and more! For more info call and more info visit www.forwardcc.org/events. Wanda Patterson at (904) 693-1503. First Lady Productions Presents A KWANZAA Celebration: Ujamaa Gospel Christmas to Remember Baptist Ministers Empowerment Finish off the year by embracing Black culture and history together as a The 17th Annual "A Gospel Christmas to Remember" Toy and Gift family for Kwanzaa celebrating, “Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics,” Giveaway presented by First Lady Productions at One Accord Ministries Conference Prayer Breakfast Saturday, December 29th, 1 - 7 p.m. Enjoy free food, drinks, gift give-a- International, Inc., 2971 Waller Street, will be held Saturday, December Helping Others Prepare for Empowerment (H.O.P.E.) of Jacksonville and way, music, guest speakers, performers, vendors and more! Event location 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. First Lady, Dr. Vera Goodman and the One Accord fam- the Baptist Ministers Conference of Duval and Adjacent Counties cordial- is B&SUN Art Gallery, 2422 N Myrtle Ave. For more info call (904) 707- ily will have toys and gifts for kids from babies to age 17. Dr. Vera ly invites the community to their 20th Annual “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7052. Goodman and Anointed Praise will sing Christmas Carols long with danc- Prayer Breakfasts” schedule for Saturday, January 19th at 8 a.m. at the ing, food and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Bring the kids, friends, fam- Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, 225 E, Coastline Dr. Guest speaker is WOTR Meeting ily and parents too! For more info call (904) 389-7373. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. For tickets call (904) 765 -3111. Women on the Rise will have a chapter meeting Thursday, January 24th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Night of Praise - The Experience: The Manns Reveal how Their Center, 1601 Main St. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Sisters with a Testimony Attend the “Night of Praise - The Experience,” scheduled for Friday, Marriage has Survived the St. Paul AME Church December 21st at 8 p.m. at II Saints Restaurant and Grill located at 8968 103rd St. Hosted by Tanya Joy’l, presenting the dialogue: Sisters with a High Church Divorce Rate December Calendar of Event Testimony. For tickets and more info call (904) 374-2491. Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 6910 New Kings Road, By Jeannie Law has scheduled special activities and services for the Seasons of Advent and Celebrity couple David and Tamela Mann have Christmastide. A Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December Warriors on Fire Church written a book on marriage that includes the life 23rd, at 9:30 a.m. On Monday, December 24th, a Christmas Eve lessons they've learned as they balance church and Candlelight Communion and worship service will be held at 7 p.m. in the Free Christmas Dinner family, and why, for them, divorce isn't a way out sanctuary. The New Year’s Eve worship service will be held on Monday, Warriors on Fire Church located at 1533 W. 23rd St. is partnering with when their relationship gets difficult. December 31st at 12 p.m. Friends and the public are extended a special invi- pro wrestler Larry Hamilton (Thunderbolt) for a free holiday community Known for their hit TV series “Meets the tation to share in all activities. The Reverend Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, II is dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, December 25th at 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pastor Browns,” in the Manns new book, Us Against the the Pastor of Saint Paul. For more information contact the church office at Earl Thomas is inviting the community to come fellowship on this holy day World, the couple candidly share their own life and (904)764-2755. celebrating the birth of Christ. For more info call (904) 330-0673. the lessons they’ve learned during their 30-year marriage. The book offers tips on commitment in marriage, unity, intimacy, and how two successful - - - SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING WITH JAMES WASHINGTON - -- -- people built careers and a family together. Inspired by their new book, the Manns also released a 10-song album about their resilient and enduring love titled, Us Against the World: The Love Project. They will also be going on tour. Remember and Believe This: Your fight is fixed The following is an edited transcript of a recent interview with David and Tamela Mann in which they reveal how they've managed to not succumb to Some of you may remember this For some reason, we want to take saved. And God raised us up with lenge is not to try to win this fight the high divorce rate in society and the church. phrase coming from me but I think way too much credit for our lives Christ and seated us with Him in alone. We cannot. We will surely JL: You titled your book Us Against the World, what are some of the it is appropriate at this time to re- or, out of a state of confusion, take the heavenly realms of Jesus Christ fail. battles you guys, as a couple, have faced? emphasize it. little to no responsibility for them. in order that in the coming ages, He My witness is to always let my Tamela: Well, I would say just with the marriages, so many people want- I wish it was original, but it is Blame becomes a way of thinking might show the incomparable rich- opponent know exactly what I’m ing to quit on each other. Sometimes we all get to the point that we want to not. It comes straight from the pul- or even a lifestyle for many of us es of His grace, expressed in His fighting with. It ain’t gone be fair. quit on each other and that's one of the attacks. [But] divorce is not an pit and not from me. who claim Jesus. kindness to us in Christ.” I’m not playing by their rules and if option, and not to quit and not to give in to those things that could come in Circumstances in my life and I’m here to suggest to you that –Ephesians 2:6-8. only they knew like I do that I’m to destroy or tear you apart. maybe yours had me drifting, if just like so-called professional Does that not mean you win? going to win, they would just leave David: When we declared Us Against the World, there were so many you will, into a perspective no wrestling, the outcome for whatev- Hence, there is real meaning in me alone. attacks that came, just trying to put together the tour — whether it was from Christian should indulge. er you’re going through, has been the refrain, “The fight is fixed.” I have not met the man or the lighting equipment, some of the staffing, the promoters, everything that Whatever you’re going through, predetermined. The fight is fixed. Practically speaking, take anoth- woman yet who can beat Satan at was going to keep us from getting that message out. however insurmountable the odds Jesus took the heavy blows, er look at your situation with the his own game. I tried and without JL: The divorce rate in the church is the same as the divorce rate in appear to be, if the deck is stacked endured the emergency trip to the fundamental truth that you’ve Jesus, I failed miserably. That secular society. How have you been able to keep your marriage strong against you in your eyes, remem- ER and survived the intensive care already won and then go forward. should not surprise any of you and for 30 years? ber, “This fight is fixed.” All the unit on Calvary. What we tend to See, you gotta understand and especially those trying to go it Tamela: Divorce is not an option because we both came from families evil that comes at you in this world forget is His fight was THE fight act deliberately and consciously alone right now. where our moms had multiple marriages and both our parents had dealt is intended to confuse you into and His victory was and continues upon the truth that Christ is in your Satan has a big advantage in this with divorce. I could understand why my mom divorced her husband thinking otherwise. to be our victory. Because He won, corner. From there, faith will never world, but I don’t worry about that because I was in the house and it was mental abuse that she was suffering. Then, in a state of confusion, you we won. Let me put it to you this allow you to ever again enter the anymore. For us, after we've seen it with our parents, we were like, we're deter- act (negatively I might add) as if way, whatever you’re going ring and your opponent not know My knowledge of the outcome mined that we're going to work through whatever situations that may come somehow you’re in charge. through, YOUR FIGHT IS who yo Daddy is. lets me handle the tricks of the at hand. And that's kind of what we've done to work through everything. If only you were more in control, FIXED! You’ve already won. Mess with me at your own risk. enemy. I know the fight is fixed. I JL: You both are so involved in the church and have been since you had more money, or more willpow- “Because of His great love for You see I’m figuring out that all the win. And guess what? You do, too. came together. How do you keep yourselves from getting distracted in er, then maybe you could change us, God, who is rich in mercy, mess I’m going through or some- See. We got it like that. your marriage by church obligations or church hurt? things—change jobs, change made us alive with Christ even one is trying to put me through, is May God bless and keep you David: We have to make sure that as a couple we're striving to make each mates, change the past—alter the when we were dead in transgres- but an opportunity to run home and always. other better. We're striving to make people around us better and make situ- future or erase your addictions. sions-it is by grace you have been get my Big Brother J.C. Our chal- ations better, and hurt is gonna come. Continued on page 7

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By Delta Jones-Walker While obesity raises heart attack “Every generation needs to leave something that helps the next.” These risk in both sexes, women with big- are words of wisdom spoken by my wise father, Mack Dee McMillan. ger waists and waist-to-hip ratios Financial responsibility and good money management were things that have greater odds of a heart attack my parents instilled in us as children, and these principles followed me than men who have similar apple not only into adulthood but into my career path. I have spent nearly 25 shaped body, a large British study years in the financial industry, and there is one area that always seems finds. to be of less of concern to many I’ve encountered and that’s leaving a "Our findings show that looking financial legacy. at how fat tissue is distributed in the The focus seems to always be on retirement planning and making sure body -- especially in women -- can that the spouse, significant other and/or children are taken care of. But give us more insight into the risk of heart attack, the leading cause of to understand how exactly this is To reduce their risk, women what about the generations that come after them? Here are a few ways heart attack than general measures death worldwide, the researchers linked to different health risks, she should be conscious of weight gain that you can make your financial impact last for generations to come: of obesity, such as body mass noted. Obesity also raises your odds said. around the middle, according to Prepare a last will and testament. Preparing a will is not a joyful activ- index," said lead researcher Sanne for stroke, high blood pressure, dia- "Knowing exactly how patterns Goldberg, who is also director of ity, which is why so many people continue to put it off. However, a Peters. Body mass index (BMI) is a betes and some cancers. of fat storage influence the risk of the NYU Center for Women's responsible financial advisor will remind you regularly that you need to commonly used measurement For the new study, Peters and col- obesity-related conditions will yield Health in New York City. get a will in place and will assist you in getting that task done along with based on height and weight. leagues collected data on nearly insights into the biological mecha- Her advice for those who find the referring other appropriate professionals who need to be a part of the Having a pear-shaped body, a 500,000 adults in the United nisms and could inform sex-specif- pounds piling up around the waist: process. smaller waist with excess weight Kingdom, aged 40 to 69, and fol- ic interventions that might halt the Cut down on sugar, carbohydrates Have open and regular conversations about saving and investing with mostly around the hips, isn't lowed them for seven years. obesity epidemic worldwide," and alcohol, which is largely sugar. family. It seems like we only want to talk about money when there is an thought to raise heart attack risk to The investigators found that Peters said. "These are the patients I target for emergency or great need. To the contrary, “money talks” should be a the same degree. waist-to-hip ratio and waist circum- One specialist believes women decreases in starches and sugars, regular topic of conversation, especially with immediate family mem- Currently, no medical treatment ference, respectively, were 15 per- must act quickly to reverse weight and increases in aerobic exercise to bers. Talk about the importance of investing and the performance of focuses on excess belly fat, said cent and 7 percent more strongly gain around the waist in order to help reverse this process," she said. your portfolio. Encourage your children to learn more about the stock Peters, a research fellow in epi- tied to heart attack risk in women reduce the risk of heart disease. Women and black women specif- market and building a nest egg. Make an appointment with your finan- demiology at the University of than men. "We have had similar data in the ically have to be aware of what they cial advisor that includes the whole family so everyone gets the message Oxford's George Institute for Also, compared with BMI, waist- United States that belly fat is a risk are getting themselves into. on what needs to be done to leave a financial legacy. Global Health. to-hip ratio was an 18 percent marker for heart disease," said Dr. Carrying excess weight can be a Give to a charity. Another simple yet impactful way of leaving a finan- However, "more intensive stronger predictor of heart attack in Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman preference to some and may even cial legacy is by donating to a charity. Is there an organization or cause screening for the risk of cardiovas- women and a 6 percent stronger for the American Heart Association. be a liking from the opposite sex. that has always been near and dear to your heart? Well, arrange to give cular disease and diabetes among predictor of heart attack in men, the Goldberg said she thinks fat accu- However, what it really comes a gift that keeps on giving such as a scholarship at your alma mater or those with an apple shape might findings showed. mulation in the gut is linked with down to is you. How do you feel? you might also work with a charity or college to design an annuity in help to prevent heart disease, espe- However, the biological factors inflammation and insulin resist- Are you having a hard time breath- which the institution is the beneficiary upon your passing but pays you cially in women," Peters said. that contribute to the increased risk ance. Both can lead to heart disease ing? Are you tired from just a few interest during your lifetime. You’ll get a tax credit for some of the According to the World Health for heart attack aren't known, Peters and heart attacks, she noted. steps to your mailbox? Your health donation as well. Organization, 40 percent of women said. It's possible that the risk is higher trumps everything else when it There are many other ways to leave a financial legacy, but the first step worldwide are overweight and 15 Further research is needed to try in women than men because comes to your life. Visit your local is to be open to having the conversation. Your financial advisor can help percent are obese. to determine the different ways women have a higher percentage of health care provider and truly gets get things started, so let’s get moving and do what my father so elo- Obesity increases the risk for women and men store body fat, and body fat, she suggested. the facts of your health status. quently stated, “Leave something that helps the next.” Marital Advice on How to Prevent Divorce from the Manns Continued from page 7 David: That's where you being a It's like you're not just trying to get JL: You also admit what it’s Tamela: It can be difficult, even even if you forgive, you don't forget Tamela: Hurt is hurt. Work hurt, unified front as a couple, as a fami- your way but you're trying to make been like in marriage through for us, as a woman to accept the those things that are really like family hurt, we've all been hurt by ly, has to come in because we can sure that the other person is taken menopause and mid-life crisis. things that are happening to us. piercing to you. Over the years, something that a family [member] affect change even in the church. care of. That's one way that we've What can you share with couples Some things I didn't even realize those things turn into other things has said. But for some reason it just Statistically, the divorce rate in learned that everything really goes who are older and have to face until he said, 'You know you are that we started noticing about each sticks out like a sore thumb when it church is high, traditionally it didn't hand-in-hand and it really works. these changes after so many years being a little snappy.' You really other, listening to each other, things comes to the church. I really think use to be that high [but] now it's all David: Maybe once or twice a together? don't see it. of that nature, and that’s kind of it's just the enemy not wanting us to merged together with the world. year every couple should go back David: For me, it's to be in-tune Sometimes you have to have an how we maneuvered through it. get what we need by being around JL: What advice do you have and recommit to those vows. Just with each other. We should be so in- examination and look in the mirror David: We definitely learned that [the church]. for young couples on not quitting simply go and look at them and tune with each other that we see the at yourself to fix those things if you you have to communicate for Of course, you gonna have some their marriage when times get understand what you made a prom- subtle changes that we go through. want to stay committed to your understanding. Arguing is just com- naysayers wherever [you are] and hard? ise, a covenant, an agreement, a When you're in-tune and you under- relationship. municating at a different level. You some people are just so strict. They David: We're a microwave gener- martial contract to. Understand that, stand, then you understand that JL: Us Against the World fea- have to understand how you want to are so heavenly bound that they are ation, we're a, ‘we have options because we really didn't understand something's different, something tures a chapter on the art of argu- communicate, you want to commu- no earthly good. That's everywhere! generation.’ There are so many them the day we made those vows. shifted, so be ready. I think what ing. How do you learn the art of nicate to get an understanding, not So we have to look past that options out there. Most of us didn't sit and study — in happens with a lot of couples that confrontation? to get a point across. because you know, you're going to We think that the grass is greener sickness and in health, for richer or are dealing with menopause — Tamela: It came with time Tamela: We all have our work past that at work, even if you on the other side until we get there. poorer, for better or worse. We because they're not so in-tune, when because a lot of times in our begin- moments, there are moments that ask to be put in another department, JL: What practical mainte- understood the better, but we didn't those shifts come, they're not ready ning stages, we'd say piercing you may be vulnerable or you're you know, you find a way to work nance tips can you offer? understand the worse. and it throws them off. Then it’s just things to each other. We were really serious about whatever the around it and not quit. We can easi- Tamela: Try to outdo each other Tamela: After you do the vows, like, 'OK, now we're, we've grown always trying to one-up each other. issue is, and you take it to heart a ly quit on church but we don't quit by outdoing each other, because ask each other, 'What do you need apart.' No, it's just a subtle imbal- [But] in talking and communicating little bit more than other issues that work easy, and we're easy to quit nothing goes lacking and all the from me? This is what I need from ance in our lives so let's figure out with each other I was like, ‘You you argue or talk about. relationships. needs are being met on both sides. you,' and vice versa. how do we shift with this change. know those things that you said,’

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Shown (l-r) President Angela Freeman, First Vice President Ashleigh Willis, Second Vice President Cicely Suttle, Treasurer Joyce Quaintance Couch, Financial Secretary Venetia Steward, Correspondence Secretary Veronica Brown, Recording Secretary Tamara Lemons, Business Manager Karen Britt, Reporter LaQuanda Paschal, Chaplain Elder Leroy Hutchinson, Jr., and Parliamentarian Dr. Frank Emanuel. From the slavery era in the 19th Florida. Jacksonville may be home week, the chapter elected their university financially, morally and century through to the second half to more “Rattlers” than any other Board of Directors for 2019-2020. politically. Brenda and Leroy Hutchins of the 20th century, the majority of city in Florida. This city is also The organization’s installation cere- President Angela Freeman stat- the colleges in the southern United home to one of the oldest FAMU mony was conducted by past presi- ed, “Communities around the state States prohibited African alumni associations. The late Mrs. dent and former elected official Mia witness a shift for higher education Americans from attending. This L.G. Coleman, Mr. Sinclair Evans, L. Jones, who shared words of wis- when local students attend Florida unfortunate fact led to the forma- Mr. Claude Hilliard and the late Mr. dom and gave a charge for all alum- A&M University.” tion of historically black colleges W.D. Sweet, founded the J.R.E. Lee ni to stay involved and informed. “We are humbled, grateful and and universities (HBCUs) like Alumni Chapter in the spring of According to members, most honored to serve another two- Florida A&M University (FAMU) 1933. Jacksonville is one of the top alum- year term to service our future Baby located in Tallahassee. The chapter name honors the ni chapters in the southern region Rattlers, so we will continued con- FAMU has a rich history, and a third president of the college, Dr. and the organization aspires to tinue to strike,” she added. large alumni base in Northeast John Robert Edward Lee, Sr. Last stimulate interest in supporting the Raines Class of 74 Holds Annual Christmas Party

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Millicent Knight, Christine Smith, Kimberly Hall and Pat Sams Shown are the Raines 1974 Raines Vikings committee members Shown is photographer Aaron Mervin with one of his Debra Simmons, Audrey George, Gloria Chaplain and Yvetta exhibit’s artistic muses, Tracey Irvin, in front of her portrait. Randolph speaking to their classmate about gift giving and next year’s events. Natural Hair Photography During the holiday season, there with friends, network and tell sto- is never a shortage of parties and ries about their high school Exhibit Opens at the Ritz reasons to fellowship with friends shenanigans. Dubbed Hair Nywele, local photographer Aaron Mervin opened his long and family. Last week, the Raines Attendees also said that they dis- awaited photography exhibit at the Ritz Theater. The opening of "The High School Class of 1974 held cussed how their lives have turned Journey of Natural Hair" included a performance by The CM Experience their 10th annual Christmas party out, their careers, personal accom- Students, education on new hair techniques and a African Head Wrapping aimed at celebrating the holidays plishments, and relationships. tutorial. The exhibit features 26 local models and 30 prints of varying hair- and continuing their 45 year bond. William Marion Raines Senior styles. The models hosted their images and talked to the guests providing Sixty classmates showed up to the High School is a historically black an interactive experience of art literally coming to life. home of Debra Simmons to remi- high school, and is located in North The natural hair movement is focused on encouraging women with nisce about the good old days, last- Jacksonville. African ancestry to celebrate and enjoy the natural characteristics of their ing friendships, and talk about their The school was named in honor of kinky, curly, hair texture. It is represented by a group of African women children and grandchildren. Many a prominent black educator and that provide encouragement, advice, product reviews, hairstyle tutorials of the classmates were from out of long time principal at Matthew and much more to other women that are interested in leaving the creamy Gloria and Ronnie Belton with Tracee and Kevin Holzendorf state and were eager to reconnect Gilbert High School. crack and going natural in person, on social media and through art.

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Booker told The Philadelphia Inquirer, “I’m heterosexual.” He added, “Every candidate should run on their authentic self, tell their truth, and more importantly, or mostly importantly, talk about their Cory Booker vision for the country.” matically as you’ve seen people ning for reelection [to the Senate] But will the American public be across this country being elected to or running for president. I’ve Shown is Jaguar Jalen Ramsey signing team footballs open to a single man as president? offices with all different kinds of always trusted the voters enough to and wishing joy to Boys and Girls Club student Aketa Mills. The last man who wasn’t married family situations, including the evaluate me on the content of my that was elected as a president was president who has had three spous- character, quality of my ideas, and Jacksonville Jaguars Give Back for Holidays Governor Grover Cleveland of New es,” he said. “So I think a lot of that my ability to do the job.” 2019 Jaguar Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey, has been controversial since he entered the NFL But the often York who defeated Republican conventional thought on that does- It will be tough competition. outspoken all pro does more than talk trash and play football. Ramsey is also committed to giving to children in James G. Blaine of Maine in 1884. n’t apply.” Reportedly, Bernie Sanders, need, and this is certainly the season for giving. However, two years into being in He continued, “I’m going to run Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are all Last week, he gifted 50 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida with 50 bicycles and 50 signed office, he married a 21-year-old on who I am, whether that’s run- considering running. footballs for this holiday season. Frances Folsom Cleveland. For many of the boys and girls participating, the bikes received will be their first ever according to Boys & Girl Booker spoke out on being sin- Club staff. Ramsey is not the only Jaguar in the holiday spirit this Christmas. Fellow cornerback D.J. Hayden gle, reminding us our current presi- MEDICAL ALERT took 30 kids from Ramona Elementary on a shopping spree at Academy Sports. dent has been married three times. 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The worst been like behind the scenes as he interestingly, had far more detail kind of character assassi- battles for “the truth to be told.” about my firing than what PBS had nation, I might add, “My phone pinged with an urgent shared with us in its official corre- when invective is hurled message to immediately call my spondence.” by invisible hands. And, longtime attorney. I asked the crew That moment was surreal for then, all of a sudden, to take five, but looking at his Smiley as he felt his world was everything just stopped. ‘Blurred Lines’ Suit Against Robin watch, our line producer suggested immediately spiraling. “No television show. No Thicke, Pharrell Ends in $5M Judgment that we break for lunch. I remember “I quickly grabbed my things, radio show. No podcast. No giving an assistant my lunch order, jumped in my car, and headed for columns. No books. No A five-year legal battle over the dict. the fish special, and quickly rushing home, feeling like a character in speeches. No tour. No noth- copyright of the hit song “Blurred In the recent judgment from U.S. off to a private room to dial up my one of Spike Lee’s signature dolly ing.” Lines” has ended with Marvin District Judge John A. Kronstadt in attorney.” shots, where the subject is standing Smiley sued PBS in February Gaye’s family being awarded a California, Thicke, Williams and Smiley said his attorney had still, but everything around them is after executives dropped his show final judgment of nearly $5 million Williams’ More Water From informed him of his firing, but a moving really fast, whirling wildly. and the following month, the net- against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Nazareth Publishing are jointly work filed its own suit, claiming Williams. required to pay Gaye’s family dam- Smiley violated a morals clause in Smiley ends The pair had been accused of ages of nearly $2.9 million. his contract, according to THR. In his letter by alleging that PBS the copyright infringement for their Additionally, Thicke was ordered the legal action, PBS is seeking to network that “brought you Mr. 2013 single because of the similari- to pay more than $1.7 million and win back the almost $2 million it Rogers, Big Bird and Barney… the ties to Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got to Give Williams and his publishing com- paid Smiley in salary. “most trusted network in America” It Up.” pany must pay $357,631 in separate Still, Smiley says a year later, the can no longer be trusted to be truth- Gaye died in 1984 after being awards to Gaye’s estate. fight continues. ful or transparent.” shot to death by his father, Marvin The ruling also awarded Gaye’s “I’m still waiting for the truth to In a legal filing reported on by Gay Sr. (the singer added the “e” to family prejudgment interest on the be told, as we move ever closer to The Hollywood Reporter, Smiley create his stage name). damages and 50% percent of the my day in court. Tragically, it is allegedly admitted to “probably” Thicke and Williams were royalties from “Blurred Lines” only because I sued PBS that I telling sex jokes in the office and ordered in 2015 to pay Gaye’s moving forward. know anything at all about this acknowledged that he “may” have estate more than $7 million, but that It was also ruled that each party case, save what PBS president and sent pornographic images to subor- judgment was reduced to $5.3 mil- was responsible for its own legal CEO, Paula Kerger, has coughed up dinates. lion and the pair appealed the ver- fees. in her myriad interviews and Smiley also is seeking informa- Soulfully Speaking speeches. tion related to PBS’ decision to can- “If I had just accepted my fate cel his show and claims that the net- Anita Baker Reveals and gone away quietly, I would work is “racially hostile.” He says have no knowledge of how badly that the allegations against him Upcoming Las Vegas Residency Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas Please Come Home For this case was bungled and biased were a way to conceal the toxic from the very beginning.” atmosphere. Anita Baker announced her – Carla Thomas Christmas – Charles Brown In light of the Me Too Movement “They have repeatedly delayed farewell concert series at the top of Back Door Santa Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday and the current rise of sexual depositions and threatened to shield 2018, leading fans to believe that the – Clarence Carter – William Bell assault allegations being lodged left Ms. Kerger altogether, arguing that Detroit diva would retire from the Santa Goes Straight To The This Christmas and right against men in she was too busy and knew nothing. stage by year’s end. Ghetto – James Brown – Donny Hathaway Hollywood, Smiley asks the ques- They backed off of that threat,” As it turns out, the “Sweet Love” Christmas Ain’t Christmas – Silent Night – The Temptations tion about how can an everyday Joe Smiley continues. singer has just revealed via Twitter Bobby Womack I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa battle against accusers. “Sadly, we are a nation that has that she’ll continue to share her gift Let’s Make Christmas Mean Claus – The Jackson 5 “Question: What do everyday become accustomed to, indeed with the masses, locking down a Las Something This Year One Little Christmas Tree people do when they don’t have the anesthetized, to abuses of power in Vegas residency for 2019. - James Brown - Stevie Wonder resources to fight back against private sector America. But we The Grammy Award winner shared Presents For Christmas – What Do The Lonely Do At unsubstantiated and uncorroborated must never normalize abuse of the news with a fan who asked about Solomon Burke Christmas – Emotions lies? Answer: They get crushed,” he power in the public sector. And this a potential gig in Sin City. All I Want For Christmas Is You Happy Holidays To You said. is why, one year later, I’m still The dates and venue for Baker’s – Carla Thomas – The Whispers “It’s taken every bit of energy and fighting. Las Vegas show have yet to be May Christmas Bring You Merry Christmas Baby – Otis Anita Baker ingenuity I can muster to fight this The truth matters.” announced. Happiness – Luther Vandross Redding White Christmas – Otis Redding fight.” Get your Free Press on the go! Seach for us on Facebook at The Jacksonville Free Press or visit us on the web at www.jacksonvilleFreePress.com

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