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Muslim Americans Raise $100K+ Volume 31 No. 49 Jacksonville, Florida November 1 - 7, 2018 for Families of Synagogue Victims The Jewish community saw the deadliest attack in American history Millennials Remain Wildcard in Nov. 6th Elections on Saturday when a suspected gunman shot and killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue. by Barry Salmon Institute, millennials – people because of their opposition to that young people aren’t overly The families of the victims have now found support from a Muslim Numbering more than 75 mil- reaching young adulthood in the Trump. Polls show that nearly 60 enthused in politics or either politi- American group that has raised over $125,000 through a crowdfunding lion, millennials in the United 21st century - comprise 25 percent percent of 18-29 year olds disap- cal party. campaign, according to NBC News. States are poised to surpass Baby of the total U.S. population, 30 per- prove of Trump’s handling of his The uncertainty surrounding mil- The money is meant to help families with their medical bills, and Boomers to become America’s cent of voting age Americans, and job, the highest disapproval rate of lennial participation, in what many funeral and other expenses, organizer CelebrateMercy told NBC. largest and most powerful group, almost two-fifths of the working- any age group. However, despite are calling the most consequential “We’re really hoping to help the community that’s suffering,” Tarek analysts and experts say. age population. those formidable numbers, it’s still election in a generation, is unset- El-Messidi, CelebrateMercy’s founding director told the news organiza- According to William H. Frey, a Political pundits say young voters unclear how many millennials will tling to both the Democratic and tion. “We’re hoping to inspire more interfaith collaboration and peace.” senior fellow with the Metropolitan might be propelled to the polls cast ballots because polls also show Republican parties. But Democrats Law enforcement claims that Robert Bowers, 46, went into the Tree of Life synagogue and fired into the congregation while shouting anti- Semitic remarks such as “All Jews must die.” He was charged with 29 Jax NAACP President Faces federal charges and could face the death penalty. First Challenger in 15 Years Texas Voting Machine Glitch Switches Votes to Opposing Party Early voting began this week for many states across the U.S., includ- ing Texas. Unfortunately, it appears there has already been a major glitch that could possibly affect elections within the state. Many Texans who showed up to vote throughout the week were met with voting machines that disobeyed their instructions, switching votes to the opposing party in many instances. For example, someone mean- ing to vote for Democrat Beto O’Rourke would be met with a screen confirming their support for Republican Ted Cruz. Since the first complaint was made, about a dozen reports of this dis- crepancy have been made to the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP), picking up momentum as images began circulating on social media. TCRP communications director Zenan Perez claims it is a nonpartisan problem that affects voters on both sides of the aisle. He also believes it’s a symptom of the state’s out-of-date voting equipment rather than a political conspiracy. As for repairing the problem, AJ Plus reports GOP-appointed officials claim they have “no legal authority” to update the voting booths. Isaiah Rumlin Rev. R.L. Gundy The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has issued a statement about the issue. by Lynn Jones several leadership positions with “As a reminder, voters should always carefully check their review At the height of the Civil Rights organizations like the Southern screen before casting their ballots,” states the advisory issued by Keith movement, the NAACP was instru- Christian Leadership Conference, Ingram, director of elections with the Texas Secretary of State’s office. mental in developing strategies has decided to challenge Rumlin. “If a voter has any problems, they should notify a poll worker immedi- throughout the South to end segre- As pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist ately so the issues can be addressed and reported.” gation, lynchings and blatant eco- Church, Gundy boasts a resume nomic inequalities. that details his career as a religious Defying Constitution, Trump Today, the organization is still no leader, retired military veteran and stranger to fighting for the rights of activist. In contrast, Rumlin is a Plans to End Birthright Citizenship people of color and citizens facing local businessman and member of injustice. For over 15 years, cur- the JTA Board of Directors that has President Donald Trump wants to issue an executive order removing rent president Isaiah Rumlin has led been directing the path of the local the right to citizenship for U.S.-born babies of parents who aren’t citi- HBCU and Voting are a Family the Jacksonville Chapter of the NAACP through various chal- zens. NAACP. While Rumlin has pro- lenges and successes. In an interview with Axios on HBO, Trump said he could make the Affair for EWC Students vided stability to the organization, Rumlin touts his record of lead- change through executive order, bypassing Congress. Shirley Wright (shown right) makes sure education and voting are some have said that it is time for a ership and most recently is proud of “It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. a family affair. Last weekend, her goddaughter Cheyenne Harps (left) change. his role in assisting with the com- Guess what? You don’t,” he said. “You can definitely do it with an act and daughter Erika Kilpatrick joined her to cast their ballot during On November 8th, ironically two mittee to select newly appointed of Congress. But now they’re saying I can do it just with an executive early voting at Edward Waters College. In addition, all three are stu- days after the state and national Duval County Public Schools order.” dents at the HBCU. midterm elections, Jacksonville superintendent Dr. Diana L. An executive order outlawing birthright citizenship would be in direct “There is no way I would miss out on this opportunity,” says Wright. NAACP will hold local elections Greene. conflict with the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which When I was a child my parents stressed the value of voting and the his- for officers. Members will have the While critics may disagree, states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject tory behind it. I did not waste any time sharing that with my family.” opportunity to cast their vote to Rumlin’s supporters praise his suc- to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” Through the close of business Monday, turnout in Duval County remove the current administration cesses and strongly suggest that he “We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a was 20% with early voting and mail-in ballots. Democrats were out- and elect a new governing body or has unified the community. The baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 pacing Republicans by about 1,600 votes. There were more than support current leadership. presidency of the organization has years with all of those benefits,” he said. 14,000 No Party Affiliation voters. Total early voting as of close of A local pastor, Reverend R. L. not been challenged since former The president’s claim is false: At least 30 countries offer citizenship to business Monday was just over 1.2 million. Democrats lead Gundy, who has been active in the head, Fred Matthews unsuccessful- people born within their borders, according to PolitiFact. Republicans by just over 3,000. Early voting continues through the week, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. fight for civil rights and has held ly ran - Continued on page 5 Women Allege They Were Denied a Job Because of a “Ghetto” Name Local Nonprofit Parties With a Purpose for Halloween Over a dozen women claim they received rejection letters from St. How do you create a bridge which those challenges are multi- Louis’ Mantality Health center noting their “ghetto names” as the rea- between good old adult Halloween plied. son the candidates did not get the job. fun and the mission of helping TLA supports middle and high Dornisha Zachary and Militina Burnett are speaking out after the com- youth become successful through school students academically and pany sent them an offensive email that read, in part, “Thank you for holistic training and support servic- socially by empowering them to your interest in careers at Mantality Health. Unfortunately, we do not es? Have a party with a purpose. become leaders in their schools and consider candidates that have a suggestive ghetto name. We wish you Last Friday, that’s exactly what a community. Marcia Brown, TLA the best in your career search. Regards.” local nonprofit organization, Teen Executive Director says, “We have The painful words made Zachary “a little teary,” she said. Leaders of America (TLA), did as been able to grow and develop Zachary says she applied for a customer service job using Indeed.com they kicked off their first Costumes strong programs that teach the life but noted, “The company looked at my name and said, ‘We don’t care and Cocktails fundraiser and party. and leadership skills necessary for about what you’ve done in life. Your name is going to dismiss you com- The proceeds from the event, which our youth to be productive adults pletely.’” was held at the Ritz Theatre, will and also allows them to focus on Mantality Health’s clinic director Jack Gamache told KMOV that the benefit TLA’s annual Spring Break academic excellence – preparing company’s account was hacked and that police are investigating the sit- College Tour and summer youth teens for college and rewarding uation. activities. The event included danc- careers. “ Investigators believe the emails were sent by a ing, a costume contest, a raffle for TLA also provides programs and disgruntled employee. signed Jacksonville Jaguar gear and services in the areas of Youth Pictured in the photo are costume contest winners Meanwhile, Indeed responded by saying there is karaoke. Leadership & Development, Tousha and Kolby Allen, Virgil Wright and Marcia Brown no evidence to support that hacking occurred. Youth throughout the city, state College Coaching and Workforce tion is open to any student with a plans to make their Costumes and and country face many challenges, Development and Wellness. desire to succeed regardless of race, Cocktails fundraiser an annual and teenagers are at a critical age in According to Brown, the organiza- gender or economic status. TLA event. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press November 1 -7, 2018 Big butts may lead The Doctors Visit: What Blacks Need to Know Annual exams. We know, life Depending on your age, sex, and The Doctor’s Visit: Women blood test to screen for prostate to healthier lifestyles happens, and most of us just aren’t family medical history, an annual For women, in addition to the cancer (beginning at age 40, or PlaguedPlagues with “God’s gift”, Black women have crazy about doctor visits anyway. checkup with your doctor may above basics, your annual doctor younger if there’s a family history). often endured the pleasures and pains of a Plus, there’s an additional chal- include: visit may also include: • An abdominal exam to check shapely buttocks. Now, new research is lenge: when it comes to yearly • Blood, urine, vision, and hear- • A test for cervical cancer, called for an enlargement in your aorta (a pointing to data that it just may be exams, the recommended guide- ing tests to evaluate your overall a Pap smear (beginning at age 18, large blood vessel in your chest and good for you. lines that African Americans should health. or when sexually active). abdomen), which can be a sign of Having junk in your trunk follow are rarely discussed (or even • Assessments of your blood pres- • A clinical breast exam to check an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a is healthier than a spare tire easily found). sure, cholesterol level and weight. for any unusual lumps or bumps in weakness in the lining of the aorta around the gut, new But, health professionals stress • A discussion about your diet and your breasts that may signal breast which can become a life-threaten- research suggests. The that regular exams are important, exercise habits and any tobacco, cancer (beginning at age 18). ing problem (beginning at age 65 extra padding on the and we, too, need to ensure our drug, and alcohol use • A breast cancer screening with a for men who have ever previously backside and thighs health, especially through the early • Immunizations and booster mammogram every one to two smoked cigarettes). could even help to detection and prevention of so shots. years (beginning at age 35, or The Doctor’s Visit: Preparation protect against dis- many of the conditions and diseases • Screenings to assess your risk of younger if there’s a strong family It's very important for you to play ease. that plague our community more developing certain diseases, includ- history for breast cancer). an active role during your yearly The results come than other groups, including dia- ing diabetes (if you already have • A referral for a bone density test visit to your doctor. Before your from a review that betes, sickle cell anemia, high high blood pressure or high choles- to screen for osteoporosis (begin- exam: summarizes various blood pressure, even certain types terol) and cancer. ning at 65, though women with • Review and update your family studies on the health of cancer. • Depending on your age and sex- more than one risk factor for osteo- health history. effects of different fat stores Culturally, you need to under- ual lifestyle, testing for STDs, porosis may start earlier). • Be prepared to ask if you're due in the body, particularly stand the importance of identifying including HIV. The Doctor’s Visit: Men for any general screenings or vacci- around the hips and thighs. the exams you need to have, and • Starting at age 40, or younger if For men, in addition to the above nations. "The fact that body fat's distri- when you need to have them. you have a family history, a screen- basics, your annual doctor visit may • Have questions if you have par- bution is quite important for your health has been known for some time Remember: if diseases are caught ing test for colorectal cancer. also include: ticular health concerns. now," said lead researcher Konstantinos Manolopoulos of the University early, treatments are usually much • A discussion about depression • A rectal exam to check for • Don't be shy about getting your of Oxford in England. But this new article summarizes a body of research more effective. and stress to evaluate your mental abnormal bumps in the prostate and questions answered during the actu- showing that such hip and thigh fat can help to reduce the risk of diabetes The Doctor’s Visit: The Basics health. a prostate specific antigen (PSA) al doctor visit. and heart disease. The review also suggests a mechanism for conveying those benefits. Free Press Bookshelf hurt human being. Blake grew up in an Study Circle Facilitator Training emotionally void home and in the eco- OneJax Hosts 101st Annual Interfaith nomically disadvantaged and "socially The Jacksonville Human Rights the City of Jacksonville and com- the pains of life." "Sister Strength" is divided Sister Strength: A Collection challenged" community of Prince George's Commission will have new facilita- pleting at least two study circle ses- into nine sections, which range from "A Word of Thanksgiving Gratitude Service of Devotionals for and from County, Maryland. In spite of the obstacles, tor training for the the Study Circle sions. If you have attended one Encouragement to Sisters" to "Tapping into That The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida will celebrate its Blake becomes a highly decorated police officer, program on Saturday, February 13th already and would like to partici- African-American Women Spiritual Strength" to "Surviving in Corporate 101st annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service 6 p.m. Thursday, moving quickly up the "law enforcement lad- from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The train- pate in the training, please consider Suzan Johnson Cook, Editor America" and "The Joy of Aging." The text's Nov. 15, at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jack- der." He also marries the woman of his dreams, ing will be presented at City Hall, one of the January sessions. For In response to requests for support from count- authors include an opera singer, pastors, a col- sonville. A fellowship reception will follow at 7 p.m. Bunny. Together, Blake and Bunny have three 117 W. Duval Street in the Lynwood more information on registering for less African-American women, author and editor lege dean, a social worker, CEOs, journalists This annual service has taken place in Jacksonville since 1918 and pays beautiful children, develop successful Roberts Room. The 2010 require- this training, contact Lisa Stafslien Suzan Johnson Cook created her second work, and more. While their words and experiences homage to the sacred passages, prayers, songs and traditions that exalt grat- careers, purchase a fabulous ment for facilitators, will include at 904-630-8073. "Sister Strength," a compilation of poems, vary, their messages contain a similar theme. itude for the community’s blessings. home, and appear to be living the first registering as a volunteer with reflections, and short stories written by African- That theme is: the words will empower read- “If ever there was a need to be reminded that we aren’t alone and that, American Dream. Blake's person- American women. Cook designed "Sister ers and will make a positive difference in all despite our differences, we share many of the same values and beliefs, it’s al insecurities and prejudices come Strength" with one goal in mind: to offer healing aspects of their lives --- faith, family, com- rightAlzheimer’s now,” said Nancy - Broner, our executive new silent director killer of OneJax. “Our country to the surface when he begins to fear and encouragement to women of color. For munity and employment. isWhile very divided, hypertension, we’ve HIV, endured diabetes unprecedented and obesity natural are better disasters known and and have are that one of his children may be gay many years, Cook traveled the globe as a lectur- After by Marita Golden, witnessedmore frequently unexplainable addressed acts health against concerns innocent among victims. blacks, In the Alzheimer’s midst of all and when he wrongly shoots an er and representative of the United States gov- this,disease the isinterfaith poised toservice overtake reminds those. us Already to treat oneit is anotherone of thewith top kindness, 10 killers to Best-selling author Marita Golden unarmed African-American teen, ernment. She encountered women of diverse beof gratefuladults in for the all United that we States, have andsurpassing to approach even eachdiabetes-related other with compas- deaths, delves deeply into the beliefs and whom he assumed was "up to no backgrounds who would share their personal sion.”according to the Centers for Disease Control. behaviors of the African American culture with good." "After" addresses the changes in experiences to offer wisdom, inspiration and WithThis year,African-Americans more than a dozen facing faiths greater and disparitytraditions in will two be risk represented. factors – her fifth novel, "After." "After" is the bitter- this family before and "after" the shooting and guidance to others. Consequently, she decided to Expressionsoverall cardiovascular of gratitude health from and each access tradition to quality will includeeducation representatives – this health sweet story of protagonist Carson Blake, a black how a senseless tragedy can lead to understand- write "Sister Strength" to "compile the words of fromcrisis thestands Baha’i, to loom Buddhist, even larger Christian, for them Hindu, than Jewish, the general Muslim, population Sikh and in male who, on the surface, appears to have his life ing, healing and hope for a better future. my sisters so that other sisters may find strength Nativejust a matter American of years faiths, as among baby boomers others. continue to age. The human and under control, but is actually a broken, deeply from women who have experienced the joys and financial costs of this disease that, to date, has largely swelled under the
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It’s playing out cuss race, so we tiptoe around it, an effort to throw me off my natorial debate Tuesday, saying: the caravan to apply for asylum in ed by debate over one of the most against the backdrop of President and our own desire not to be called game,” Gillum said. “If they can “Twenty-six years ago, as a college the country. Sickness, fear and sensitive issues in American cul- Donald Trump, who has tapped a racist keeps us in line.” get me angry, catch me with an freshman, I, along with many other police harassment could further ture: race. into racial anxiety with warnings of Still, the racial dynamics of the angry outburst, maybe they can Georgians, including the governor whittle down the group, estimated In Florida, accusations of racism rampant violence in urban areas, campaign have been on display this make the case, ‘The guy’s unstable, of Georgia, were deeply disturbed to be about 4,000 to 5,000, which is are playing a central role in the voter fraud, a caravan of migrants week. On Tuesday, some Florida you never know what he just might by the racial divisiveness that was more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilo- hotly contested campaign for gov- and unknown “Middle Easterners” embedded in the state flag with that meters) from the U.S. border. ernor. Ron DeSantis, a Republican approaching the U.S. border. Confederate symbol. I took an Immigration was also a theme in former congressman, chafed at Democrats argue the GOP is action of peaceful protest.” Texas, where questions about his ties to support- using racially charged appeals to In upstate New York, an ad Trump start- ers who have made inflammatory boost turnout among white voters. released last month by the ed the week comments. “If you believe the midterms are Republican National at a rally to “How the hell am I supposed to about base turnout, then from a Congressional Committee showed boost former know every single statement some- strategic standpoint you get why clips of Antonio Delgado, a rival Sen. body makes?” DeSantis said dur- they’re trying to throw the best red Democratic nominee for the U.S. Ted Cruz’s ing a debate Wednesday. “I am not meat to their base: tribalism,” said House, performing songs from his numbers in going to bow down to the altar of Democratic pollster Cornell 2006 rap album under his stage the state. The political correctness.” Belcher. “It’s all about fear. Fear of name, A.D. The Voice. Delgado, a president His Democratic opponent, the other, fear of losing their coun- Rhodes scholar and Harvard Law also labeled Tallahassee Mayor Andrew try. That wasn’t by accident, and Gillum DeSantis School graduate, said his opponent, himself a Gillum, could become the state’s this is part and parcel of that.” Rep. John Faso, is using racial “nationalist,” Abrams first black governor. Gillum went Republican strategist Brian voters received a robocall appear- do.’” attacks to alienate him, a black sticking to his “America First” on offense at the debate, blaming Robinson dismissed such argu- ing to mock Gillum, featuring a In Georgia, reports have surfaced first-time candidate in a district mantra, though some pointed to DeSantis for fostering an environ- ments as part of “the silly season.” voice claiming to be the nominee, over Democrat Stacey Abrams’ that is more than 90 percent white. history and questioned whether the ment that promotes racism. “In the final days, you throw out speaking in a demeaning minstrel involvement in a protest more than On the stump and on Twitter, title had racial overtones. “I’m not calling Mr. DeSantis a stuff that you had, that you weren’t dialect that sounds nothing like 25 years ago in which the old state Trump continued to hammer the “They wait until the last two or racist — I’m simply saying the sure how it would work, that may him. flag — which contained a theme of immigration. This week, three weeks, especially when the racists believe he’s a racist,” be inflammatory,” he said. DeSantis denounced the call. In a Confederate symbol at the time — he told reporters that there “very enthusiasm gap was so large,” said Gillum said during a debate. Robinson argued that Democrats telephone interview, Gillum said was burned. Abrams is seeking to well could be” people in the Democratic strategist Donna The exchange is a snapshot of are more likely to use race as a he listened to the beginning of the become the first black woman gov- migrant caravan from the Middle Brazile. “Every button is being how candidates from both parties motivating factor. audio but didn’t play all of it. ernor in America, and her oppo- East — a veiled nod to a possible pushed. it’s like every ember of the are grappling with race before the “Republicans are very sensitive “These things are also not only nent, Georgia Secretary of State terrorist threat — mixed in with racial fire is being stoked. It’s midterms. From New York to about being called racist,” designed to go after their base of Brian Kemp, has labeled her “too migrants fleeing violence and seek- going to get dirtier.” Florida, dog-whistle politics are Robinson said. “The standards voters who they think is going to extreme for Georgia.” ing asylum.
WHY VOTE On November 6? “We have this treasure in earthen vessels” Middle Passage Slavery Reconstruction VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION Emancipation Proclamation Plessy vs. Ferguson Amendments 13, 14, 15 Anti-Lynching Movement “Ain’t I A Woman” WHY VOTE? “hard pressed, yet not crushed” Time Served #CourtsMatter Courage Trayvon Martin Can’t Korean War Brown vs. Board of Education Baby Boomers Emmett Till Rosa Parks The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Vietnam War Malcolm X 1963 March on Washington Baynard Rustin WHY VOTE? “perplexed, but not in despair” Faith Voter Purging Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights Act “Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired” Voting Rights Act of 1965 “When they go low, we go high” Equality WHY VOTE? “persecuted, but not forsaken” Respect Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” Civil Disobedience Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Romans 8:28 Poor Peoples Campaign Every Vote Courts Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm WHY VOTE? “struck down but not destroyed” State Budget Voter ID Laws “I Am Somebody” Hope Early Voting Restriction Roots Protect Democracy Jackie Robinson Mary McLeod Bethune Wake Up-“Stay Woke” HIV 1st Amendment General Colin L. Powell Protect The Vote VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION GOD Family Community Country Genesis 50:20 Michael/Shantel/Tamir/Amadou/Tanisha/ I Am A Vessel Full Of Power! Heal the Land WHY VOTE? No 2nd Class Citizens “the excellence of His power” VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION “Make America Great Again” Black Farmers National Security HBCU’s The Census :IKQIT8ZWÅTQVO Zora Neale Hurston Million Man March Second Chance Rosewood Somebody Can’t My Voice Reparations Maximum-Minimums Sentencing WHY VOTE? “hard pressed, yet not crushed” Grace Gore vs. Bush Freedom Ain’t Free Livable Wage = $15 Global Warming Band the Box #BlackLivesMatter I Am America Courts Congress State Legislatures WHY VOTE? “perplexed, but not in despair” “Weapons of Mass Distraction” Citizens United vs. FEC Voter Suppression – Voter 1LMV\QÅKI\QWV4I_[ Voting Rights Restoration For All Immigration Reform The “New” Jim Crow Student Loans Predatory Lending Public Education Voter Suppression - Restriction on Early Voting WHY VOTE? “I believed and therefore I spoke” Bullying Soldiers When They Go Low, We Go Vote This and That Generation “Uncomfortable Places” )ЄWZLIJTM0MIT\P+IZM Stand Your Ground Laws WHY VOTE? Restore My Vote Justice Jordan Davis Can’t Families Separated My City My Neighborhood Beloved Community Home GOD COURTS MATTER Grandmother Granddad Momma Daddy Brother Sister Make History Family #MeToo WHY VOTE? “that the excellence of the power maybe of God” Jury Duty Shelby v. Eric Holder Good Stewardship of A Blessing From God Hate “What Man Meant For Harm, God Means For Good” Emmanual 9 WHY VOTE? VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION “that same spirit of faith” Keeping It 100 Fake News I Am A Vessel Full Of Power and I Vote! On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 VOTE If Not For You, VOTE For Someone Else!
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GUEST EDITORIAL by Joe Feldman City Chronicles INSIDE A TRUMP RALLY: What are Black Trump Supporters Thinking? By now, no one should be surprised that Kanye West is a fan of Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood President Donald Trump. It’s been months since he first posted a selfie wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, so the surprise should be gone. Florida Ballot Amendments are Confusing – And yet, there we were again Monday morning, talking about West and his red baseball cap after his appearance on Saturday Night Live and his most recent remarks about repealing the 13th Amendment. Here’s a Commonsense Breakdown But for many African Americans, the deeper question for West – or for anyone with melanin in their skin – is why. Over the past several weeks, those who have completed a supermajority requirement for This amendment Why do you support Trump, given his offensive remarks, his silence on numerous people have asked my their sentence to earn universities to impose new or actually makes sense, white nationalism, his rollbacks of Obama-era policies? What makes an opinion on the various constitu- the right to vote back increase existing student fees. but the devil is in the African American put on a MAGA hat? tional amendments on the Florida except for those who Second, it mandates that employ- details. Some of my What in the world are these black folk thinking? ballot. My response has been – have been convicted of ers or the state pay a death benefit lawyer friends say that it’s When I found out Trump would be at the Landers Center campaigning well I know that Amendment 4 is murder or felony sex offenses. to first responders and members of a dangerous amendment that could for Mississippi Senate hopeful Cindy Hyde-Smith, I decided to go find great – restoring felons rights to Currently there are some 1.6 mil- the military killed in the line of hurt innocent people. First, it some African American Trump supporters and ask. vote, but the rest I am not so sure lion Floridians who do not have duty, which sounds fair and neces- repeals the state’s ability to prohib- And that’s how, in an election season punctuated by a bitter Senate bat- about. their right to vote. This is the high- sary. And thirdly, it would enshrine it non-citizens from buying, own- tle for the Supreme Court, I found myself strolling into a “Make America So reluctantly, I decided to do est in the nation and make up in the Constitution guidelines for ing and selling property. This Great Again” rally on Tuesday afternoon. some research on each amendment around 10 percent of the total adult the State College System. Vote clearly needs to change. The other Here’s what I learned. and give all who are interested my population in Florida. “No,” these issues should be dealt significant part is that it deletes a Get that money two cents. In the words of with separately. provision that forces the state to No surprise, traffic was a mess on Church Road, with traffic backed up Michael Corleone in the movie, AMENDMENT 5 prosecute criminal suspects under as early as 3 p.m. if not earlier. It was while I was stuck in traffic that I first The Godfather III, “Just when I Supermajority Vote Required AMENDMENT 9 the law they were originally saw some black folk sporting Trump gear. thought I was out, they pull me to Impose, Authorize, or Prohibits Offshore Oil and Gas charged under - even if the law is They were selling it also. back in.” Raise State Taxes or Fees Drilling; Prohibits Vaping in changed. Again, parts of it make I saw at least three tents at that intersection, all staffed by African So let’s get to it. Amendment 5 would Enclosed Indoor sense, but the safe vote is “No.” Americans displaying popular Trump-themed shirts. “Drain The Swamp!” require a two-thirds Workplaces and “Lock Her Up!” shirts were among the sure sellers. AMENDMENT 1 vote of the Legislature So while I hate mix- AMENDMENT 12 I was focused on parking and getting checked in, so I didn’t stop to talk Increased Homestead to approve any new or ing important issues in Lobbying and Abuse of to them. Plus, they looked busy. I’ll never know where they stand on Property Tax Exemption increased taxes or fees; one amendment, I do Office by Public Officers Trump or his polices, but I couldn’t help believing that these vendors This one sounds good changing what is currently now a like the two components of this This amendment is would be selling shirts regardless of the event. right? Who could argue simple majority. While I hate the one. First, it prohibits oil drilling another unnecessary ini- Whether it’s Trump 2020 or MLK50, the process is the same: put the against increasing the politics played in Tallahassee and beneath waters controlled by tiative. First, it expands design on the shirt, make the shirt, sell the shirt. Repeat. It’s just business. exemption from property DC, this amendment is not neces- Florida. Secondly, it would the use ethics rules for elected offi- At the end of this sweaty October day, it was obvious that Trump repre- taxes at your primary resi- sary – I say vote “No.” of e-cigarettes (vaping) at indoor cials and government sented a business opportunity for these entrepreneurs – and the hustle dence. The amendment raises the workplaces, which I totally agree employees by expanding the lob- don’t stop for nobody. On this day at least, Donald Trump is simply good portion of a home’s value that can AMENDMENT 6 with. Vote “Yes” on this one. bying wait period for former elect- for business. be exempted from non-school Rights of Crime ed officials from two to six years Here’s what you should understand about Donald Trump and his popu- property taxes. The maximum Victims; Judges AMENDMENT 10 for state government. It also larity in Red State America: Remember how America (or the world, for exemption would be $75,000. I dislike this amend- State and Local Government restricts current public officers that matter) was captivated by Trump’s predecessor, President Barack Here’s the problem, the amend- ment because it does Structure and from using their office for personal Obama? Remember Rev. Jesse Jackson crying when Obama was elected ment would cost Florida’s cities, too much in one ballot Operation gain. Numerous strict ethics rules and how you felt Obama was going to get America back on the right track counties and other taxing authori- initiative. One, it forces This amendment is are already in place. This is anoth- after eight years of George W. Bush? ties an estimated $645 million in courts and judges to inter- far-reaching and totally er frivolous amendment. Vote Well, that’s how Trump supporters feel about him. And it was palpable the first year. This is a “No” vote in pret laws and rules for themselves unnecessary. First, it “No.” from the moment I walked into the Landers Center. my book. rather than interpretations by gov- requires the Legislature to hold its I didn’t feel threatened though – not as an African American or as a ernment agencies. Secondly, it session in early January on even- AMENDMENT 13 member of the “fake news media.” AMENDMENT 2 increases mandatory retirement numbered years. It also would cre- Dog Racing But it was hard to conduct interviews, what with the 80’s-heavy playlist Limitations on age for judges from 70 to 75. ate an office of Domestic Security This is a simple, but tough one. that was blasting through the arena.. The playlist included plenty of Lionel Property Tax Assessments Thirdly, it expands the scope of and Counterterrorism within the The amendment bans wagering on Richie, a couple of songs by Michael Jackson, and Rihanna’s “Please This one is tricky. The victims rights under the state Florida Department of Law any type of dog racing, notably Don’t Stop the Music.” They even played the long album-version of amendment would create a Constitution. I say vote – No – all Enforcement. Thirdly, it mandates greyhounds, which has been a Prince’s Purple Rain – minus the violins. It wasn’t as heavy on country permanent cap of 10% of these issues should be addressed the existence of a state Department growing movement in Florida for music as one would expect. on annual property separately. Some component s of Veterans’ Affairs, and forces all the past 10 plus years. The initia- If you’re carrying around an image of angry Trump voters, well there value increases on seems simple but fair, but this counties to elect a sheriff, tax col- tive would try to help the current was no anger in the building. They were too happy to welcome their con- vacation homes, apartments and amendment is too convoluted. lector, property appraiser, supervi- dog tracks by allowing them to quering hero. commercial property. Essentially sor of elections and Clerk of continue offering other types of By 3:30 or so, after I’d gotten checked in and cleared by the Secret limiting the tax bill on investment AMENDMENT 7 Circuit Court. This is clearly a gambling including slots and poker Service, I made my way to the media area. It wasn’t until then that I type properties. Sounds OK, but First Responder and Military “solution in search of a problem.” rooms. Is it time to end all dog rac- learned that news media were confined to a very small area on the floor of here’s the tricky part – property Member Survivor Benefits; Vote “No.” ing in Florida? Probably so, but the Landers Center. Despite me spotting a few specks of color in the then- values open times rise naturally Public Colleges and Universities I’ll let you figure this one out. sparse crowd, I was prohibited from leaving the media zone to go get inter- and with a cap – local governments Again, an amendment AMENDMENT 11 Signing off from the Supervisor views. That meant I had to wave people down and ask them to come chat would not be able to collect taxes that has multiple unre- Property Rights; of Elections Office, with me. on properties that significantly lated topics and is too Removal of Obsolete Reggie Fullwood increase in value. I am actually convoluted. First, it creates Provision; Criminal Statues OK with this one – it’s a safe “Yes” vote in my opinion.
AMENDMENT 3 Politically Correct, or Perfectly Civil Voter Control of Gambling in Florida by Dr. Julianne being "politically correct" if it means being Santa. Why? Does a Black Santa offend her with Essence Editor Emerita Susan Taylor, This amendment Malveaux perfectly civil, informed, and mindful of oth- lily-white sensibilities? Is she so seeped in with NNPA Chair Dorothy Leavell, with Jada would give voters the At this writing, ers. If African American people say that whiteness that she can't think outside the Pinkett Smith, with Rev. Jesse Jackson, and exclusive right to Megyn Kelly is off the blackface is offensive, it's not a big deal, box? And did NBC throw the talented with others. Might that make a difference for decide to authorize expan- air at NBC. After her Megyn. It's offensive. Whether you know the Tamron Hall under the bus for that? Speaks to the ill-educated Megyn Kelly? Or maybe she sions of casino gambling in horridly vapid state- history or not, if members of a group say their own racial bias and sense of white supe- should just read a book or two. Florida. Essentially, if passed, new ment saying she didn't something is wrong, why not accept it? Or riority! Fifty years after the Kerner Commission gambling companies interested in see anything wrong with blackface, she apol- does your white skin privilege allow you to It is tragic to consider that Megyn Kelly report it is clear that there are still two Florida, would have to gather peti- ogized the next day and even invited journal- determine what is offensive and what is not? has three young children who are undoubted- Americas, one Black, and one white. Two tion signatures and get approval ist Roland Martin on to take her to school. This is not the first time Ms. Kelly has put ly being influenced by her warped racial Americas, with two different realities, and from 60% of voters. I will admit, Roland did a brilliant job in explaining the her foot into racial quicksand. Confident in views. But NBC may, perhaps, be reconsider- few bridges to understanding. This is why, the current process of the history of blackface and the way it demeans her Aryan-ness, she proclaimed that Santa ing their relationship with Kelly. It would be even in all-white communities, Black history Legislature having to pass new African American people, and it was great Clause is white, and so is Jesus. To declare o great loss if she were bounced off the air, must be taught. This is why our textbooks laws or various Constitutional that he had the opportunity to educate, not Jesus white, given his geographical roots on though there are some who think she has ought to speak, realistically about enslave- amendments is overly political and only his odious host but also the millions who the African continent or in the Middle East, is learned her lesson sufficiently to continue her ment, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and lynch- clearly flawed. This is a tough one watch Megyn Kelly daily. So Kelly tearfully to embrace a special kind of both spatial and career. What if, instead of losing her job, she ing. This is why we need to bust the myth that to give a solid opinion on – not apologized, and she listened to Roland and historical ignorance. But if you are vested in was involved in a "black immersion" experi- lynchings were about sex – Black men lust- sure if we are ready for statewide television commentator Amy Holmes as they the world being a narrow white occasion, ence? What if she had to spend a month in a ing after white women. Actually, too many gambling. talked about race. But does Kelly "get" why then you are free to spew racist myths, or dormitory at Bennett or Spellman College, lynchings were about economic envy – white her remarks were so objectionable. shall we say, "fake news." On the Santa tip, spending time with the young Black women men lusting after Black people's property. Roland says she does, but I'm not so sure. since Santa is not a real person, but a fairy she seems not to have taken into considera- After white vandals destroyed the AMENDMENT 4 Voter Restoration She prefaced her apology by saying that she tale figment of someone's imagination Santa's tion heretofore? What if her conversation Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma, one By far, this is the easiest amend- was not a "pc kind of person." I'm not sure race is subject to the imagination. Kelly with Roland Martin could be the first of report actually described the cause of the ment to say “Yes” to. It allows what that means, and what is wrong with seemed to have a problem with a Black many, and she was directed to spend time devastation as - Continued on page 9
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newly formed volunteer group called, Keeping Our Voices Alive Auxiliary (KOVA), who held their first volunteer reception this past Friday at the Ojoyo Center. KOVA is comprised of adults 19 years of age and older who are willing to help serve as mentors and benefac- tors for Youth In Motion, Inc. (YIMI) students. YIMI is a non-profit youth asso- ciation that provides leadership training, public speaking, art appre- ciation, life management skills, organic gardening and community service opportunities for youths 10- 18 years of age. YIMI was created as an after school community Links Go Pink for Breast Cancer - The Bold City (FL) and Jacksonville (FL) Volunteers enjoy fellowship while strategying for a difference awareness and training program to Chapter of The Links, Incorporated chapters joined forces to “Go Pink for a Cause” at Bistro Aix. It was an When talking about the impor- think that mentoring is such a criti- help prevent gang violence, bully- evening of friendship and service raising money and awareness for breast cancer. Links and their spouses dubbed tance of mentoring, former First cal part of the role I can play in my ing, and social meda preoccupation Connecting Links from the chapters connected for a fun filled evening raising money, while wearing pink in honor Lady Michelle Obama once said, “I position. I see how little bits of while focusing on the importance of of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society’s Real Men exposure and big bits of exposure togetherness, fairness, prepared- Wear Pink initiative raising funds for breast cancer research and initiatives. The host for the evening was really change my girls significantly, ness, awareness, and wholeness. Connecting Link Kevin Holzendorf (shown center). Some of the attendees are shown above at the celebration. NAACP and I want that for more girls The next KOVA volunteer meet- around the country and the world. ing is set for Friday, November, 9th Continued from page 1 Mentoring is the focus of a at 6 p.m. at the Ojoyo Center, locat- United Way Announces 10th Anniversary of for the position against Rumlin ed at 1412 Golfair Blvd. 15 years ago. Children’s Champion Awards Winners Each candidate asserts that their HBCU President Testifies in Harvard platform is the blueprint to lead Last week, United Way of Crawford was nominated for her the community for the next two University’s Affirmative Action Case Northeast Florida announced its efforts in Tallahassee advocating in years. Gundy is adamant that his 2018 Children’s Champion Awards the area of early childhood educa- leadership, passion and experi- Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons took the stand winners. This year marks the 10th tion. The winner in service was ence will be the saving grace for this week on behalf of Harvard University in a trial over admissions poli- anniversary for the annual awards, nominated for her work at William the local NAACP as it continues cies that could impact college affirmative action programs nationally. which honor individuals for service M. Raines High School, most to fight to remain relevant. The Simmons, who is also the first African-American president of an Ivy and advocacy for their exemplary notably her efforts establishing the pastor also proudly recalls that at League school, told the court that the various criteria schools use to make work in improving the lives of chil- school’s food bank for students and the age of seven, he met his hero, admission decisions, including legacy and athletic achievement, “all play dren in Northeast Florida. families in need. Civil Rights icon and NAACP a legitimate role in the admission process,” according to Law360.com Amanda Crawford, Vice Winners of the 2018 Sherwood President Rutledge Pearson. reporter Chris Villani who has been covering the trial. President of Community H. Smith Children’s Champion Gundy insists that his platform Lawyers for Harvard and anti-affirmative action group Students for Engagement and Sponsorships for Awards winners onhand to accept will be the formula for social jus- Fair Admissions (SFFA) began their weeks-long court battle on Oct. 15. VyStar Credit Union, won the advo- and present award certificates at the tice change, and he will build Harvard was accused of discriminating against Asian-American appli- cacy award. Jacqueline Brown, site at United Way’s “A Fighting bridges between community, cants in its admissions process. coordinator for Communities In Chance,” included Sara Ley, government, businesses, entre- Simmons is a highly regarded educator. She served as president of Schools of Jacksonville’s Student Sherwood H. Smith Children’s preneurs and the faith-based Brown University from 2001 until 2012, coming out of retirement in Enrichment Program at William M. Champion Award selection com- community. April to become the eighth president at Prairie View. Simmons’ personal Raines High School, won the award mittee chair; award winner Amanda This crucial election could be a journey, from the child of a sharecropper and maid to the heights of aca- for service. Crawford; Sherwood H. Smith Jr.; turning point for the organization demia, is inspirational. During the event, the United award winner Jacqueline Brown; no matter who wins. Founded in Simmons testified about the value of diversity to schools and society, Way highlighted the efforts of each and Michelle Braun, United Way of 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s pointing out that Harvard achieves integration, in part, through its campus award winner and how their com- Winner Jacqueline Brown Northeast Florida president and oldest and largest nonpartisan housing. She pointed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sharing a room munity service has resulted in posi- that impact the well-being of chil- CEO. civil rights organization. with Haitian-American Olympic triple jumper Samyr Laine. tive change in policies or conditions dren.
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Gospel Winter Jam Greater Macedonia Baptist Bishop Paul Morton Apologizes Kicking off Friday, January 11th, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena it’s Church Family Fun Day Event the Gospel Winter Jam! Featuring national gospel artist in a powerful plat- for Spiritual Son’s Behavior form for showcasing Christian music's biggest hits. For tickets and more Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 1880 West Edgewood Avenue, is information visit www.jamtour.com. inviting the community to their “Family Fun Day Event,” scheduled for Bishop Paul S. Morton, founding of Christ for this situation. People of Saturday, November 10th, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. This will be a day of celebration presiding bishop of The Full Gospel God, we must maintain high stan- for family and friends to reconnect and make new friends. Enjoy good Baptist Church Fellowship dards. I'm not perfect but I'm deter- Wayman Temple South food, a bounce house, face painting, game truck, laser tag, bingo and more!. International which encompasses mined to present myself to God as a Youth Ministry Fall Festival Everyone in the community is invited to attend this free event. The church some 5,000 churches and 1 million living sacrifice holy and acceptable is under the leadership of Senior Pastor - Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. For members, confirmed that his "spir- unto God which is my reasonable Wayman Temple South Youth Ministry presents their “Fall Festival” more in for contact the church office at (904) 764-9257. itual son," who leads a megachurch, service," said the Full Gospel scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd, 5 - 8 p.m. This year’s theme is: engaged in "multiple" relationships. founder who previously admitted to Disney Movie Characters. Enjoy, food, music, trunk or treat, horse and car- Northside Church of God and Christ Morton apologized to the women having a daughter out of wedlock. riage rides, group activities, and much more! Come dressed as your favorite involved. Couzens led the 5,000-member Disney character and fellowship with church members and friends of the Annual Homecoming & Anniversary "I was recently made aware of a Inspirational Bible Church – City of community. Wayman Temple South is under the leadership of Reverend situation involving one of my spiri- Destiny in Ohio where he is listed Join the Northside Church of God and Christ, 4736 Avenue B in cele- Mark Griffin. For more info and or to volunteer call (904) 739-7500. tual sons, Bishop Victor Couzens, as senior pastor of the church. brating their 41st Annual Homecoming and 64th Church Anniversary and being involved in multiple relation- Morton's apology came after Gospel Acapella Songfest. This year’s theme is "Preparing for the Future - ships that caused me concern. I Andrea Garrison, a 29-year-old Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Living in the Present". Families, friends and neighbors in Jacksonville and spoke with Bishop Couzens about New York City model who said she surrounding communities are invited. The celebration kicks-off Saturday, his actions as they were not in align- had a long-term relationship with Presents Dr. William Barber November 3rd with the 19th Annual Community Day from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. ment with the level of character I Couzens and planned to move in Dr. William Barber of the ‘Poor Peoples Campaign ” will be in for a free all you can eat "fish fry", face painting, and lots of fun, food, expect of pastors, especially one with him as recently as last month, Jacksonville as the keynote speaker at Mt Sinai Baptist Church, 2036 Silver music and fellowship for the entire family. Up next for NCOGC is their that is my spiritual son. He has publicly demanded that Couzens St. Sunday, November 4th Pastors and leaders meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Gospel Revival with powerful preaching with inspirational messages night- repented and tendered his resigna- apologize to her for allegedly get- Rally starts at 6:30 p.m. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is under the leadership of ly, Saturday, November 10th at 5 p.m. as the excitement continues with the tion as the Bishop of College of ting engaged to another woman and Pastor Reginald Gundy. For more info contact the church office at (904) free annual “Gospel Songfest and Praise Party," to hear Acapella music at Elders of Full Gospel Baptist lying about the nature of their affair. 354-7249. its best to inspire and stir your soul. The festivities will conclude with the Church Fellowship," Morton said in She was devastated to learn “Homecoming Day Breakfast” scheduled for Sunday, November 11th at 9 a statement. recently, however, that her relation- a.m. Come worship; enjoy prepared cuisine and a program to get your bless- Saint Paul AME Young at Heart "Though I understand the rela- ship with the pastor was not exclu- ings. For vendor info call (904) 765-9830. tionships were consensual, I want to sive and that he publicly humiliated Senior Ministry Gospel Fest also offer an apology to the young her. The Young at Heart Senior Ministry of Saint Paul AME Church, 6910 Central Metropolitan ladies involved as well as the body New Kings Road, will sponsor a Gospel Fest, Saturday, November 10th, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. in The James M. Proctor Center. This spirit filled CME Church Harvest Day OneJax Interfaith event and will feature talented vocalist and guests: Minister Marlow Smith, The members of Central Metropolitan CME Church, 4611 N. Pearl Street Reverend Nathaniel Carter, Mrs. Arnisha Christie, Ms. Felicia Crawley, will celebrate their annual Harvest Day on Sunday, November 11th during Thanksgiving Gratitude Service Brother George Pratt, Jr. and a special mystery guest! Friends, Sister the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Sunday school will start at 9 a.m. The guest The Jacksonville community is invited to join OneJax, for this joyous tra- Churches and the public are extended a warm welcome to share in this speaker will be Reverend Ericka Dunbar. The chairperson this year is dition to celebrate the 101st Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service experience, which promises to be inspirational and memorable. Senior Brother Wendell Adams. Co-Chairpersons are Brother David Williams and scheduled for Thursday, November 15th, 6 - 7 p.m. at Hendricks Avenue Ministry President Mrs. Berdelle DuBose is inviting the community to A.J. Jones. Central Metropolitan CME is under the leadership of Pastor Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Avenue. Attendee’s are asked to donate come and be blessed and the word of Saint Paul AME Pastor Marvin C. Roscoe C. McKinney, Jr. For more info contact call (904) 766-9558. canned goods and dry goods for United Community Outreach Ministries. Zanders, II. For more info contact the church office at (904) 764-2755. For more info call One Jax office at (904) 620-1529.
------SSPPIIRRIITTUUAALLLLYY SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG WWIITTHH JJAAMMEESS WWAASSHHIINNGGTTOONN ------Spiritually Speaking: Faith is Always the Answer Even When You Lose Sight of It ing you think it’s just too hard. worse? Remember I’m talking me in the face on many a day that faith mandates a change in you onslaught of life is to acknowledge Some things are just not worth about the constant attack on one’s an honest review has shown me once you accept it as now being a where and who your faith is predi- it. The answer is simply, just faith. When does it kick in that dozens of chances to forgive, wit- part of who you are. You cannot do cated upon. I just happen to believe quit-give up. You want to quit now, at that moment of chaos in ness, profess help and serve. At the the same things in the same way this is possible by being rooted in your job. End that relationship. your life, that this is the test? This is end of the day I’ve run faith sign with the same people, once you’ve the blessing that is the Word. We Stop going where just being the temptation that is offering itself after faith sign. accepted Jesus Christ into your life. walk by faith and not by sight. The there is too painful. The mem- up to you to challenge your faith? But as we know, our God is more Even though you might make the deed is the thing. The intent is to act ories are too overwhelming. There are no road maps that I’m than a God of a second chance. He same mistakes, you realize and on your faith. Forgive and serve. But in the question of faith, we aware of that indicate “faith red is a merciful God of another chance accept them as just that. Now what? Rest in the peace that the Word must never misunderstand the light” up ahead. By the time I rec- and yes, even another one after that. “So watch yourself. If your promises. Remember it’s not the role that work plays in solving ognize faith’s red light, it’s usually Your faith will always give you brother sins, rebuke him and if he faith signs you see and run through. that which ails you. By work I after I’ve run right through it. I sup- another crack at it because you’re repents, forgive him. If he sins It’s the ones you see clearly that mean work in the name of the pose we can all take some solace in still alive and the opportunities to against you seven times in a day will make the difference. The more Lord. the fact that we know we could demonstrate one’s faith are multi- and seven times comes back to you you see, the more you stop. The Faith can be and usually is a How often have you been have demonstrated our faith in a sit- plied exponentially on a daily basis. and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him. more you stop, the more you recog- minefield to navigate. It is con- able to get yourself out of the dol- uation that happened yesterday, a If you missed it this morning, don’t The apostles said to the Lord, nize that faith is the essential ingre- stantly under attack and if you’re drums because you just helped week ago or even years ago. But worry, you’ll get another shot at it ‘Increase our faith.’” You know dient to make this journey. It is not not careful your faith will wilt from someone else? How often have you that doesn’t change that fact that this afternoon. The faith struggle is how hard that is? Increase your what comes at you. It’s how you the constant barrage of just living. really looked around and realized when given the opportunity to prac- remedied by what you do as a result faith by forgiving those who repeat- respond to it. Faith gives you the Be it grief, worry, betrayal or just how blessed you are because God tice what you preach, walk the talk, of knowing you can always do bet- edly come against you? So the duti- peace of mind to do so. May God hard times, life has a way of mak- shows you it could be so much we still failed. Reality has smacked ter. You can always do more. Real ful response to the constant bless and keep you always.
Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. Senior Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM the web visit Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Dr. Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.
The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org November 1 - 7, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7
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Wayne and Delores www.myjaxchamber.com. be heard. For more information or Road. For more info contact Ivy RSVP to Jessica Bradstreet, LCSW From November 2nd through Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free Women Empowering to volunteer contact Mrs. Reana Wyche at (904) 470-8899. at (904) 239-8812. November 11th, it’s the Greater admission, art-making and activi- Women Seminar HighSmith, Clinical Therapist at Jacksonville Agriculture Fair at The ties for all ages in the Cummer (904) 924-3092. Marlin & Barrel JTAMobilityWorks Garden. Enjoy live music, a tour Attend the Rethreaded “Women Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Empowering Women” event sched- Rum Tasting Cruise Alta Drive Project Fairgrounds Place. Enjoy food, fun, and more! For further info call Big Bros Big Sis (904) 899-6038. uled for Thursday, November 8th Marlin & Barrel Rum Tasting Attend the public meeting for the alligators and more! For more info from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come Margarita J’Ville Cruise is scheduled for Friday, JTAMobilityWorks Alta Drive proj- call (904) 353-0535. Jax Chamber’s get to know other women in the Margarita J’Ville will take place November 9th at 5 p.m. Cruise ect, Thursday, November 15th, 5 - community who want to make a Friday, November 9th, from 6 p.m. along the scenic waterways of 7 p.m. at the Oceanway Senior Return of First Fridays Downtown Council difference. The evening will - 10 p.m. at Casa Marina Hotel, 691 Amelia Island as the sun sets and Center, 12215 Sago Avenue West. Ivory Orr and Crown Capital Attend Jax Chamber’s Downtown include group networking, delish 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach. The enjoy the hand-crafted quality of The meeting is an opportunity for Group presents ‘The Return of First Council meeting for breakfast and eats, shopping and more! Location Chris Thomas band will be playing spirits produced from all Florida the public to learn more about the Friday,’ November 2nd at 8 p.m. at networking at the Hyatt Regency Rethreaded Headquarters at 820 live music to while guest sip mar- ingredients. Board the Cruise at proposed improvements on Alta XO Lounge for a special Northwest Riverfront Hotel, 225 East Barnett St. For tickets visit garitas and eat island inspired cui- Amelia River Cruises & Charters, 1 Drive from I-295 to Burkit Lane. Classic Edition. Attend this event Coastline Drive, Monday, www.rethreaded.com/pages/WEW. sine. For tickets and more info call North Front Street, Suite #3, For details about the project and elevate Jacksonville’s nightlife November 5th at 7:30 a.m. (904) 727-9797. Fernandina Beach, FL For tickets more info visit www.jtamobility- while helping to raise money for Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Golden Nutcracker and more info visit works.com. Raines & Ribault Senior High Fridays. For more info visit The Golden Nutcracker, “A NWJCDC [email protected]. schools. To RSVP and for more www.myjaxchamber.com. Holiday Treat” stage play with the Day of Thanks Free Dental Services info call (904) 616 5323. P.R.I.D.E Book Jacksonville Arts Academy will be Northwest Jax Community for Veterans Cathedral Arts on stage Thursday, November 8th - Club Meeting Jacksonville PorchFest Development Corp. “Day of Free Dental Services for Veterans Project Dance 11th at the Ritz Theater, 829 N. Thanks” community celebration People Reading for Inspiration Provided by Aspen Dental, The fifth annual Jacksonville The Cathedral Arts Project and Davis St. For tickets and more info and food giveaway is scheduled for Discussion and Enjoyment Thursday, November 15th, 9 a.m. - PorchFest, a music festival held on Arts4All Florida Jacksonville pres- visitwww.nutcracker.jaxarts.org. Friday, November 9th at 9 a.m. at (P.R.I.D.E) 25th anniversary is 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena, the front porches of Historic ents a special performance by “ILL- the NWJCDC office, 3416 scheduled for Saturday, November 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Springfield, will take place on ABILITIES” on Monday, Jacksonville NAACP Moncrief Avenue, Suite 200. 10th, at 6 p.m. Book for discussion Aspen Dental will be providing free Saturday, November 3rd from 12 - November 5th, at the Ritz Theatre Local Election NWJCDC will recognize communi- with the author is “Four Women” dental services for veterans and 9 p.m. The free event will feature & Museum, 829 Davis St. ILL- ty leaders and organizations for by Nikesha Elise Williams. To provide them with educational musicians from diverse genres. For The biennial election of officers ABILITIES is an all-star team of and Executive Committee Members thier service, art mural unveiling, RSVP, contact Felice Franklin at materials. Pre-registration is more info contact Heather differently-abled dancers whose free food, clothing giveaway, health (904) 389-8417 required. Appointments will be Benefield at (904) 353-7727. of the Jacksonville Branch NAACP initial goal was to compete in the will be held Thursday, November screenings, hurricane recovery made on a first come, first serve break-dance competition circuit, assistance, senior and elderly care Buffalo Soldiers basis. Veterans may contact CWM Pearls 8th, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the showing the world that anything is Beaver Street Enterprise Center, and housing information. For more Veteran Dance Caroline Adkins at (904) 630-3625 & Cufflinks possible. For tickets visit www.cap- 1225 W. Beaver Street For more info call (904) 598-9196. to book an appointment. kids.ejoinme.org/ill-abilities. The Buffalo Soldiers Veteran Clara White Mission Pearls and info visit www.jaxnaacp.org. Dance annual fundraiser will take Cufflinks Annual Gala presents: New Town Workforce Comedian Carlos Chamber Military place, Saturday, November 10th, 9 “Egyptian Nights” Saturday, Ribault High School Program Fair p.m. - 1 a.m. at the the MAA Hall, Mencia in Concert November 3rd, 6 - 9 p.m. at Citi Appreciation Luncheon “Speak your Truth” New Town Success Zone and 8206 Phillips Hwy #22. Come Comedian Carlos Mencia will be located at 14000 Citicards Way. For The JAX Chamber's 16th annual FSCJ will host a Workforce dressed to impressed! For tickets at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley tickets and more info visit Military Appreciation Luncheon Dialogue Forum Program Fair, Saturday, November contact Mr. Joe at (904) 386-2607. Rd., November 15th - 17th for two www.clarawhitemission.org. celebrates outstanding active duty, On Thursday, November 8th 10th, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. shows daily 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. veterans and retired military per- from 11:30 am –12:30 p.m. at This event is for anyone that is Veterans Day Parade For tickets visit www.comedy- Weavers First Saturday sonnel, honoring the brave men and Ribault High School, 3701 Winton interested in furthering their career zone.com. Dr. Students will be participating in City of Jacksonville Veterans Day at the Cummer women of the U.S. Armed Forces, or simply looking to explore the Parade will be in route Monday, and the many veterans of past wars, the Social Awareness Group, possibilities of a new career, featur- COJ/NPC Non Profit On Saturday, November 3rd, 10 “Speak your Truth”. Students will November 12th at 11:01 a.m. in a.m. to 4 p.m. and every first Monday, November 5th, 11:30 ing refreshments, prizes, and activi- Downtown Jacksonville starting at a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt dialogue with peers and alumni ties for children. Location is Training Workshop Saturday of each month at the guest to listen and respond to their TIAA Bank Field. Come honor and Attend the City of Jacksonville Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Regency, 225 Coast Line Drive Edward Waters College Adam celebrate the service of USA veter- East. For tickets and more info visit questions, ensuring their voices to Jenkins Complex, 1859 Kings and Non Profit Center Ave, admission is free for all, ans, reserve and active duty mili- “Understanding Non-profits and tary. To register visit www.coj.net. 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Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 November 1 - 7, 2018 Mrs. Perry’s Free Press - Page 9 Vote 2018: What To Do If You Experience Suppression at The Polls Incidents of voter suppression— the voting rights advocacy groups Georgia has emerged, arguably, Committee. much of it targeting African- at the forefront of the battle. In as the epicenter of the The hotline is a resource for vot- Americans—have dogged the reg- addition to filing lawsuits and legal Republicans’ effort to suppress the ers throughout the nations who istration period and now early vot- brief on issues surrounding voting Black vote in 2018. Brian Kemp want to report complaints or obtain ing sessions in several states across rights, the organization adminis- who oversees the state’s election information to facilitate voting. A the nation. ters a hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, system is also the GOP candidate team of trained legal volunteers Georgia has emerged, arguably, year-round under the Election for governor. He’s using every will receive the calls and answer as the epicenter of the Protection coalition of advocacy trick in the voter suppression hand- any questions. Republicans’ effort to suppress the groups. book to prevent Stacey Abrams Signs of voter intimidation Black vote in 2018. Brian Kemp “Election Protection is prepared from making history as the include aggressive questioning to help make sure nation’s first Black woman gover- about voting qualifications from that everyone has nor. poll workers and harassment that the opportunity to Meanwhile, Black voters in targets specific racial or ethnic exercise the funda- North Carolina reported to the groups, according to the American mental right to Franklin County Board of Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). vote,” said Kristen Elections on Tuesday that a poll A problem that arises all too Clarke, president worker intimidated them at an often is arriving at the polling sta- Tyrone Gayle, Sen. Kamala and executive early voting site. tion and discovering that one’s director of the The Lawyers’ Committee for name is missing from the voting Harris’ Press Secretary, Dies At 30 who oversees the state’s election Lawyers’ Committee. Civil Rights Under Law is one of rolls. He also worked for Tim Kaine and Hillary Clinton system is also the GOP candidate The hotline is a resource for vot- the voting rights advocacy groups If that happens, the ACLU rec- for governor. He’s using every ers throughout the nations who at the forefront of the battle. In ommends always asking the poll The press secretary for Sen. ability to do good for the people in trick in the voter suppression hand- want to report complaints or obtain addition to filing lawsuits and legal worker to double-check. Ask the Kamala Harris and former staffer this country. Tyrone is irreplace- book to prevent Stacey Abrams information to facilitate voting. A brief on issues surrounding voting worker to search in the supplemen- for Hillary for America, Tyrone able.” from making history as the team of trained legal volunteers rights, the organization adminis- tal poll book if that fails. The Oliver Gayle, passed away of colon Gayle was also the assistant to nation’s first Black woman gover- will receive the calls and answer ters a hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, names of voters who register close cancer on October 25. He was only former Virginia governor Tim nor. any questions. year-round under the Election to Election Day sometimes do not 30 years old. Kaine. Kaine, who officiated Meanwhile, Black voters in Every eligible voter has the right Protection coalition of advocacy appear on the regular roll. If all of Sen. Harris said in a statement, Gayle’s wedding to Beth Foster 6 North Carolina reported to the to cast a ballot. groups. that happens, voters should ask for “Tyrone started with me on Day 1 months ago, “I preached about the Franklin County Board of Incidents of voter suppression— “Election Protection is prepared a provisional ballot, which all eli- in my Senate office and cared so unusual repetition in a line in the Elections on Tuesday that a poll much of it targeting African- to help make sure that everyone gible voters are entitled to no mat- deeply about the people we fight Lord’s Prayer: ‘give us this day our worker intimidated them at an Americans—have dogged the reg- has the opportunity to exercise the ter what. for every day. For Tyrone, nothing daily bread.’ Not enough for all early voting site. istration period and now early vot- fundamental right to vote,” said The early voting period contin- was too small to do or too big to time, just enough for today. And The Lawyers’ Committee for ing sessions in several states across Kristen Clarke, president and ues in many states up to Election take on. He did this work tirelessly, Tyrone lived — and shared — a life Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation. executive director of the Lawyers’ Day. always with a smile or a kind ges- of many beautiful todays.” ture. And he never lost faith in our Hillary Clinton wrote on Twitter, “He was one of the fiercest fighters we will ever know.” Ntozake Shange, Author of ‘For Colored Girls,’ Dies at 70 According to The Washington Post, he was diagnosed with colon Ntozake Shange, a Black feminist sion.” adapted into a feature film by Tyler cancer in March of 2016, during the poet and playwright, known most For Colored Girls has played Perry. The ensemble cast included presidential campaign. He was suc- notably for her 1976 Tony Award- nearly 750 performances on Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, cessfully treated, but the cancer nominated choreopoem, For Broadway since 1976. It is the sec- Phylicia Rashad, Thandie Newton, returned last year. Colored Girls Who Have ond play written by an African- Macy Gray, Loretta Divine, Anika His 31st birthday would have Considered Suicide/When the American woman to make it to the Noni Rose, Kimberly Elise and been Nov. 12. Gayle has been Rainbow is Enuf, died on Oct. 27 at major stage; A Raisin in the Sun by Kerry Washington. mourned on social media with the an assisted-living community in Lorraine Hansberry was first. The play was seen as a rite of pas- hashtag #GayleNation. Bowie, Maryland. According to her obituary, sage for many Black women. Services will be held Saturday, According to the Star Tribune, Shange’s father said people miscon- Prominent figures including author November 3rd at St. Paul’s by the the 70-year-old had suffered multi- strued the pro-female place to be Terry McMillan, director Ava Sea Episcopal Church in ple strokes in recent years but was anti-male. “Pro-female and anti- DuverNay and filmmaker Dream Jacksonville Beach. He is the son of still creating new work before she male are not the same things,” he Hampton have shared tributes to local residents Ann and Michael passed in her sleep Saturday morn- said. celebrate Shange’s life and the Gayle. ing. In 2010, For Colored Girls was impact of her work. The poet was born Paulette Williams in Trenton, New Jersey, on Oct. 18, 1948. Her father, Paul. T. Williams, was a surgeon; her mother, Eloise Owens Williams, was a professor of social work. She took up the Zulu names Ntozake, which means “She who comes with her own things,” and Shange, which translates to “She who walks like a lion.” Shange is survived by her sister, Ifa Bayeza, and her daughter, Savannah Shange, a professor of anthropology at the University of California at Santa Cruz. In a statement, the author’s daughter spoke of her legacy: “[My mom] spoke for, and in fact embod- ied, the ongoing struggle of Black women and girls to live with digni- Ntozake Shange, Playwright stands in front of ty and respect in the context of sys- marquee featuring the title of her book and play in 1977 temic racism, sexism and oppres- November 1 - 7, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 10 Black Gator Alum Host Inaugural Tailgate Party Although last Saturday’s football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs didn’t turn out the way the Gators expected, Black Alumni still celebrated with a world-class tailgate party. The University of Florida Association of Black Alumni Jacksonville Chapter hosted its first Gator Nation tailgate and watch party during the annual game, in front of Veterans Memorial Arena. Alumni were decked out in their best Florida Gators’ attire as a sea of blue and orange dominated the area near the party. Tailgate attendees brought their lawn chairs and played games with a chance to win a Gator Swag bag. Local chapter president Marques Wilkes said, “This tailgate was a success. We wanted to celebrate our alma mater during the Georgia- Florida game to meet and greet our classmates, friends and family for a great game rivalry.” Shown (l-r) are Florida Gator Alumnus Talonda Johnson, First played in 1915, the annual Ashley Wright, Michelsea Jade and Carla Jones. Florida–Georgia football rivalry is Yearly, the game attracts huge tivities earned the nickname of the Party." Curtis and Rosa Griffin played every year in Jacksonville. crowds and over the years the fes- "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Gala Affair Highlights EWC Choir Performs Classical Tunes while Highlighting Alumnae Griffin’s 75th Birthday Gospel music is said to be food soloist Ms. Paula Merritt accompa- for the soul. In fact, singer and pas- nied by Dr. Chen. For the past five For 54 years Rosa and Curtis and friends. tor Marvin Sapp, once said, years, media strategist Angela Griffin have lived a life of love and The party was held at Emmanuel “Gospel music allows us to become Spears has served as the event’s respect. The Griffin’s met at Missionary Baptist Church where closer to God and each other.” mistress of ceremonies. Johnson’s Restaurant, which was Griffin serves as a deacon. He The love of the music and its abil- Dr. DeShanna Brown, V.P. for his wife’s family diner located in entered the church to big smiles, ity to bring people together is the institutional advancement, develop- downtown Jacksonville. As the hugs and pleasantries. Griffin was reason that St. Phillips Church, in ment, marketing and communica- story goes, Griffin immediately stunned and smiled at the podium downtown Jacksonville, annually tion brought greetings on behalf of informed her father that he knew telling his guests, “As a young man presents its Edward College Day president, Dr. Zachary Faison, Jr., meeting Rosa was love at first growing up in the South I’ve wit- celebration. Last Sunday marked the 30th EWC president. In addition sight! nessed segregation, desegregation, the 11th annual event where the to the musical performances, speak- After discussing his plans for voting rights denied and tried, but audience enjoyed the Edward er Chawna Newman, an alumnus of their future, Curtis and Rosa later I’ve survived with the love of my Waters College Concert Choir and EWC and a member of St. Philips married, raised three daughters, wife, family and friends and the Jazz Combo Band. Under the Episcopal Church shared her story traveled, retired together and shared almighty God.” direction of Dr. Lucy Chen, Chair of success at the school after trans- many memories. Guests enjoyed a buffet style din- of the Music Department, the choir ferring from FAMU in Tallahassee. Last week, Rosa and family ner, music and testimonials. As a delighted the full house and the Newman said, “I always wanted decided to have a surprise 75th faithful husband, father, grandfa- Jazz Combo, led by Mr. Kedrick to attend and graduate from an birthday party to celebrate the love ther and friend, Curtis has stayed Redding, Director of Bands at HBCU. Edward Waters College Shown is the Edward Waters College Concert Choir of her life and recognize his active in his church and his side EWC, played masterfully. gave me that opportunity.” She and Jazz Combo Band belting out Negro Spirituals. acheivements and contributions to hustle as volunteer newspapers The choir performance included graduated Cum Laude with a his community and church. Born on man. Close family and friends all Negro spirituals, gospel and classi- Bachelor of Science in Biology and ing at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. for this annual musical event. October 23, 1943, Curtis was cele- commented on the impact that cal pieces performed by voice is a registered nurse currently work- Carlottra Guyton and Arelias Reverend Mal Jopling served as the brated by fifty of his closest family Griffin has on everyone he touches. Donaldson chaired the committee Interim Rector. members, Stanton High classmates Your Voice. Your Movement for Florida's Future. 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Page 11 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press November 1-7, 2018 FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 30 - NOV. 5, 2018 2 0 1 8 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors) CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS DIV CONF ALL DIV ALL W L CONF ALL CONF ALL NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Langston 7 1 W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Bowie State 4 1 5 1 7 2 Alcorn State 5 1 7 2 Hampton 4 3 Florida A&M 5 0 6 2 ^ Albany State 5 0 6 3 Virginia Union 4 1 5 1 6 2 Alabama A&M 3 2 4 4 Tennessee State 3 3 Chowan 3 2 3 2 4 4 North Carolina A&T 3 1 6 2 Benedict 3 2 5 3 Jackson State 2 2 3 4 Edward Waters 4 5 Virginia State 3 2 4 2 4 4 Howard 3 2 3 4 Morehouse 3 2 7 2 Alabama State 1 2 2 5 West Virginia State 4 5 ™ Lincoln 1 4 1 5 1 8 SC State 3 2 3 5 Fort Valley State 2 3 2 7 Elizabeth City State 0 5 0 5 1 6 Miss. Valley State 1 3 1 6 Lincoln (Mo.) 3 6 North Carolina Central 2 2 3 4 Clark Atlanta 1 4 2 7 SOUTH DIVISION WEST DIVISION Virginia-Lynchburg 2 6 Bethune-Cookman 2 2 4 5 WEST DIVISION ^ Fayetteville State 5 0 5 0 6 1 Southern 4 1 5 3 Allen 1 3 Winston-Salem State 3 2 3 3 4 4 Norfolk State 1 3 3 4 Tuskegee 3 2 5 4 Grambling State 3 2 4 4 Texas College 0 5 Shaw 3 2 3 2 4 4 Savannah State 1 3 2 5 Miles 3 2 3 6 Johnson C. Smith 2 3 2 4 2 6 Central State 2 3 4 5 Prairie View A&M 2 2 3 5 Delaware State 1 4 1 7 INDY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Saint Augustine’s 2 3 2 4 2 6 Lane 2 3 2 5 Texas Southern 1 3 2 6 Livingstone 0 5 1 5 2 6 ^ Morgan State 1 3 2 6 OFFENSE Kentucky State 0 5 0 8 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 4 1 7 ^ Clinched Division title ^ Ineligible Jaylen Lowe, Sr., QB, LANGSTON - Completed ^ Clinched Division title Tuskegee Sports Photo SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 21 of 32 passes for 440 yards and six TDs (49, 68, CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 68, 62, 24 and 5 yards) in win over Texas State. SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OFFENSE AHMAD DERAMUS: Lefty QB - Antonio Wallace, JCSU - 22 of 33 for 332 yards OFFENSE Taeyler Porter, RB, ARK.-PINE BLUFF - 38 carries Isaiah Shaputis, Jr., WR, LANGSTON - 10 OFFENSE and 2 TDs (46, 8) in win over St. Augustine’s. Tyrece Nick, QB, SC STATE - 11 of 19, 166 yards, 21 for 226 yards and 3 TDs (75, 21, 3) vs. Grambling. receptions for 176 yards and 3 TDs (68, 24 & 5) QB leads Tuskegee into W. OB - Tabyus Taylor VUU - Trent Mays, QB, CENTRAL STATE - 19 of 39 for 376 , RB, 24 carries for 314 yards carries for 69 yards and 2 TDs (14, 1) in win over Howard. DEFENSE in win over Texas College. yards and 3 TDs (5, 32, 68) in upset of Tuskegee. DOWN-TO- Div. deciding game at Miles and 4 TDs (1, 2, 80, 24) in win over ECSU. DEFENSE Breilon Hollis, Jr., LB, ALCORN STATE - 12 tackles, DEFENSE DL - Jacoby Blackmon, VUU - Led team with 9 tackes, DEFENSE Mulik Simmons, LB, SAVANNAH STATE - 6 tackles, two 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss in win over Priaire View. Charles Harvin III, Jr., LB, LANGSTON - Led Saturday. The winner gets 1 sack for loss of 19 yards vs. ECSU. Tyler Scott, DB, ALBANY STATE - Four tackles, 3 solos, 1 for loss and two picks in win over Norfolk State. SPECIALIST Lions with 17 tackles, 11 solos and 2 sacks vs. THE-WIRE LB - Devon Hunt, Shaw - Had 15 tackles, 10 solos, 2 solos, 1 forced fumble and pick vs. Benedict. a Nov. 10 date vs. Albany OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Cesar Barajas, So. P, SOUTHERN - Averaged Texas College. tackles for loss vs. WSSU. Michael Terry SC STATE - SPECIAL TEAMS DB - Kevin Sherman, SHAW - , Jr., 90% grade, 6 pancakes 47.5 yards on six punts, 2 downed inside the 20 NEWCOMER State for the SIAC title. 10 tackles, 7 solos, 1 Jackson Spradlin, PK/P, MILES - DECISIONS vs. Howard. ¿HOGJRDOV with long of 60 yards. NA. interception returned 82 yds. for TD vs. WSSU. and 45) and game-winning PAT vs. CAU. WR - Marquis Gorham, JCSU - SPECIALIST NEWCOMER SPECIAL TEAMS 9 rec., 129 yards, 2 TDs NEWCOMER Dillon Bredson, PK, SC STATE - Field goals of 46 and 20 Nathaniel Dell, Fr., WR, ALABAMA A&M - Six Kyle Flynn, PK, LANGSTON - Good on 7 of 8 (4, 29) in win over St. Augustine’s. Kevin Greenhow, Jr., WR, CENTRAL STATE - 7 CIAA NORTH, SIAC WEST CHAMPS TO BE SPECIAL TEAMS - Jefferson Souza, PK, VUU - Field yards and was 2 of 2 on PATs in 6-point win over Howard. receptions for 204 yards and 2 TDs (81 and 26 PATS in win over Texas College. receptions for 207 yards and 2 TDs (5, 32) in upset goals of 29, 38 and 31 yards and 4-of-5 PATs vs. ECSU. ROOKIE yards) in win over Alabama State. win over Tuskegee. CROWNED; 2018 MEAC BASKETBALL PICKS ARE IN ROOKIE - Joseph Harris, Fr., LB, SAU - 8 tackles, one Michael Chris-Ike, Fr., RB, DSU - 21 carries, 127 yards, pass break-up vs. JCSU. 1 TDs (62, 2) in win over NC Central. SCORES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Central State 40, Tuskegee 36 CIAA, SIAC completing title-game pictures CIAA Fort Valley State 27, Morehouse 22 Bowie State 35, Lincoln (PA) 14 Lane 34, Kentucky State 23 Chowan 45, Virginia State 38 Miles 28, Clark Atlanta 27 F O O T B A L L T H I S W E E K LUT WILLIAMS Fayetteville State 45, Livingstone 7 SWAC BCSP Editor STANDING TALL: Six-six Johnson C. Smith 31, Saint Augustine’s 3 Alabama A&M 27, Alabama State 10 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 CIAA Last week, one team from both the and Bowie State senior quar- Shaw 26, Winston-Salem State 21 Alcorn State 27, Prairie View A&M 13 Bacone vs. Langston in Muskogee, OK 12n SIAC punched tickets to their respective Nov. 10 Virginia Union 53, Elizabeth City State 0 Grambling St. 45, Ark.-Pine Bluff 38, OT terback Amir Hall can lead SE Missouri vs. Tenn. State in Cape Girardeau, MO 1p his team to next week's MEAC Southern 41, Jackson State 7 championship games. Bowie State vs. Elizabeth City State in Bowie, MD 1p CIAA Championship game Delaware State 28, NC Central 13 Texas Southern 42, Miss. Valley St. 14 This Saturday, on the last weekend of the in Salem, Va. vs. Fayette- Florida A&M 38, Morgan State 3 INDEPENDENTS Chowan vs. Lincoln (PA) in Murfreesboro, NC 1p regular-season, a couple of showdowns will com- ville State with a win this Howard vs. Florida A&M in Washington DC 1p Nebraska 45, Bethune-Cookman 9 Fairmont State 41, W. Va.State 12 plete the championship pictures. week at home vs. Eliza- Savannah State 32, Norfolk State 3 Hampton 51, Va.-Lynchburg 28 Johnson C. Smith vs. Livingstone in Charlotte, NC 1p beth City State. Hall, last South Carolina State 27, Howard 21 Langston 71, Texas College 48 Saint Augustine’s vs. Shaw in Raleigh, NC 1p year's Black College Foot- SIAC SIAC Missouri S&T 45, Lincoln (MO) 7 SUNY Maritime vs. Hampton in Throggs Neck, NY 1p ball Hall of Fame player of Albany State 21, Benedict 0 Southeastern 44, Edward Waters 0 Tuskegee travels to Miles Saturday (2 p.m.) the year, leads the CIAA Urbana (OH) vs. West Virginia State in Urbana, OH 1p with the winner taking the SIAC West Division and all of Div. II football in Virginia Union vs. Virginia State in Richmond, VA 1p title and setting up a date against already-crowned passing yards and total of- Panhandle State vs. Texas College in Goodwell, OK 2p East Division champ Albany State for that fense. Tarleton State vs. Lincoln (MO) in Stephenville, TX 2p Bowie State Sports Photo B C S P F O O T B A L L T O P T E N league's crown. Delaware State vs. Savannah State in Dover, DE 2p The championship game will be played next between Alabama SIAC schools. Miles has rep- 1. FLORIDA A&M (6-2) - Handled Morgan State, 38-3. NEXT: Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M in Jackson, MS 2p ZHHNRQWKHKRPHÀHOGRIWKH:'LYFKDPS resented the West and won league title games in At Howard. Kentucky State vs. Benedict in Frankfort, KY 2p Tuskegee (5-4, 3-2 W) will come in to the 2011 and 2015 while Tuskegee has represented 2. ALCORN STATE (7-2) - Knocked off No. 4 Prairie View, New Mexico State vs. Alcorn State in Las Cruces, NM 2p showdown as the favorite over Miles (3-6, 3-2). the division and won championship games in 27-13. NEXT: At New Mexico State. HOMECOMINGS But the teams are coming off different results. 2012, 2014 and 2017. 3. SOUTHERN (5-3) - Ran by Jackson State 41-7. NEXT: NC A&T vs. Norfolk State in Greensboro, NC 1p Tuskegee was upset 40-36 on the road last In the division-deciding game last year that Bye week. Grambling State vs. Miss Valley State in Grambling, LA 2p week at Central State while Miles got a TD on wrapped up the regular season, Tuskegee steam- 4. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (6-2) - Bye week. NEXT: Home- NC Central vs. Edward Waters in Durham, NC 2p the last play of regulation and kicked a 35-yard rolled Miles, 50-20. coming vs. Norfolk State. Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Alabama A&M in Pine Bluff, AR 2:30p PAT with no time left on the clock to pull out an 5. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (3-5) - Fell to No. 2 Alcorn State, 27- TELECASTS AND STREAMING WEBCASTS improbable 28-27 win at Clark Atlanta. 13. NEXT: At Jackson State. Central State vs. Lane in Wilberforce, OH - FloFootball-$ 1p Tuskegee features junior quarterback Ah- CIAA 6. GRAMBLING STATE (4-4) - Edged Ark.-Pine Bluff in OT, Fayetteville State vs. W-Salem State in Fay’ville, NC - Aspire 1p mad Deramus, who is second in passing yards In the last week of the CIAA regular sea- 45-38. NEXT: Homecoming vs. Miss. Valley State. Alabama State vs. Texas Southern in M’gomery, AL - HBCU Gameday 2p in the league (201.2 ypg.) and leads in league's son, all Bowie State (7-2, 4-1 N) has to do is 7. BOWIE STATE (7-2) - No problem with Lincoln, 35-14. 0LOHVYV7XVNHJHHLQ)DLU¿HOG$/)OR)RRWEDOO S SDVVLQJHIÀFLHQF\ DQGSDVVLQJ7'V defeat one-win Elizabeth City State (1-6, 0-5 NEXT: Hosting Elizabeth City State for CIAA N. Div. title. Clark Atlanta vs. Morehouse in Atlanta, GA - FloFootball-$ 2p Miles features 2017 SIAC rushing leader Justin N) Saturday (1 p.m.) to claim the North Divi- 8. ALBANY STATE (6-3) - Shut out Benedict, 21-0 to clinch Morgan State vs. Bethune-Cookman in Baltimore, MD - SPORTSfever Network 4p Hardy who has only played in six games this sea- sion title and its place opposite already-crowned SIAC East. NEXT: Fort Valley State in Columbus, GA. CLASSICS son due to injuries. He had 131 yards and a TD South Division champ Fayetteville State in the Fountain City Classic 9. HOWARD (3-4) - Felled by South Carolina State, 27-21. - ESPN3 against CAU last week. league's title game. NEXT: Hosting No. 1 Florida A&M. Fort Valley State vs. Albany State in Columbus, GA 2p 7KH7XVNHJHH0LOHVJDPHLVDÀHUFHULYDOU\ The CIAA championship game is set for 10. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (4-5) - Thrashed by Nebraska, next Saturday, Nov. 10 in Salem, Va. 45-9. NEXT: At Morgan State ECSU will have its hands full stopping a Bethune-Cookman men, NC A&T Bowie State offense that averages 29.4 points per game and features senior quarterback Amir women picked to win MEAC hoops Hall, who leads the CIAA and all of Div. II foot- UNDER THE BANNER ball in passing yards (2,992 yards, 332.4 ypg.) and total offense (360.8 ypg. ). The North Carolina A&T women and WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS A loss by Bowie State would be shocking, Bethune-Cookman men were picked by con- and more importantly, bring Virginia Union (6- ference head coaches and sports information di- TONY HUGHES OUT AT JACKSON STATE: 2, 4-1 N) and Chowan (4-4, 3-2 N) into the divi- rectors to win basketball titles in the upcoming JACKSON — Jackson State University Vice Presi- sion title picture. VUU hosts Virginia State (1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference season, the p.m.) while Chowan hosts Lincoln (1 p.m.). dent and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson an- league announced last week. nounced Monday that Head Football Coach Tony Hughes Howard sophomore guard R. J. Cole was MEAC will not have his contract renewed at the end of the sea- named the (MEAC) Men's Basketball Preseason Howard's 27-21 loss to South Carolina Player of the Year while Bethune-Cookman se- son. State Saturday put BCSP No. 1 and MEAC lead- nior guard Angel Golden was selected as the "I would like to thank Coach Hughes for his dedica- er Florida A&M a step closer to the league title Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the R. J. Cole Angel Golden tion and hard work to Jackson State University and the and a berth in Celebration Bowl IV in Atlanta. Year. The Rattlers (6-2, 5-0 MEAC) have another Jackson State football program," Robinson said. "We Last year's MEAC Freshman of the Year, The women's 2018-19 season begins on step in their quest as they face BCSP No. 9 How- wish him the best in his future endeavors." Cole ranked seventh nationally and led the 7XHVGD\1RYZLWKÀYHWHDPVLQDFWLRQ7KH ard (3-4, 3-2) Saturday (1 p.m.) in Washington, Defensive Coordinator John Hendrick will serve as MEAC with 23.7 points per game and 6.1 as- 2018-19 men's season begins on Tuesday, Nov. D. C. With three games left, FAMU leads BCSP VLVWVLQKLVÀUVWFROOHJLDWHVHDVRQ7KH8QLRQ 6, with seven teams in action. Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season. No. 4 North Carolina A&T (6-2, 3-1) by a N.J. native also led the MEAC in three-pointers The 2019 MEAC Basketball Tournament 2XUJRDOLVWRÀQGDQHZKHDGFRDFKZKRZLOOEXLOG game. Four others, including Howard and North made with 109 and rarely took a break as the will be held March 11-16 at the Norfolk Scope on our great tradition and grow our football program," Carolina Central, have two conference losses. league leader in minutes played. He had the Arena in Norfolk, Va. FAMU has wins over A&T and NCCU. added Robinson. second-highest single game scoring output in 2018-19 PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH A&T has homecoming this week vs. Nor- 2017-18 with 42 points versus UNC Wilmington MEN WOMEN folk State (1 p.m.) and NCCU (3-4, 2-2) has a DQGKDVVFRUHGSOXVSRLQWVRQÀYHRFFDVLRQV 1 Bethune-Cookman 1 North Carolina A&T non-conference homecoming opponent in Ed- while scoring 20-plus points 25 times. Cole re- 2 North Carolina Central 2 Bethune-Cookman BCSP NFL ward Waters (2 p.m.). South Carolina State wrote the MEAC record books with 13 Rookie 3 Norfolk State 3 Norfolk State 4 Howard 4 Howard (3-5, 3-2) is off this week before it faces FAMU PLAYERS OF THE WEEK of the Week awards. 5 North Carolina A&T 5 Maryland Eastern Shore next week. FAMU closes on Nov. 17 in Orlando Bethune-Cookman captured a share of the 6 Morgan State 6 Morgan State Fla. vs. Bethune-Cookman (4-5, 2-2). For games of MEAC Championship last season under then 7 Florida A&M 7 North Carolina Central 8 Savannah State 8 Florida A&M B-CU plays at Morgan State Saturday (4 October 17-22, 2018 ÀUVW\HDUKHDGFRDFKRyan Ridder. The Wild- 9 Coppin State 9 Coppin State p.m.). OFFENSE FDWV ÀQLVKHG LQ 0($& SOD\ DQG 10 South Carolina State 10 Delaware State overall. They return nine players and four start- 11 Maryland Eastern Shore 11 South Carolina State – TARIK COHEN, RB, Chicago (2nd season, NORTH SWAC ers from last year’s squad. Back-to-back MEAC 12 Delaware State 12 Savannah State CAROLINA A&T) - Four punt East Division leader and BCSP No. 2 Al- Tournament Champion North Carolina Cen- returns for 36 yards (9-yard 2018-19 PRESEASON ALL-MEAC TEAMS corn State (6-2, 4-1 E) has an out-of-conference tral was picked second followed by Norfolk MEN average) with a long return of road date at New Mexico State Saturday (2 p.m). State. Player of the Year: RJ Cole, Howard 21 yards, one reception for a FIRST TEAM Alabama A&M (4-4, 3-2 E) is at Arkansas- Golden is the reigning MEAC Player of the \DUG7'DQGÀYHFDUULHVIRU RJ Cole, 6-1, So., G, HOW; Charles Williams, 6-6, Jr., G, HOW; Pine Bluff's homecoming (2:30 p.m) while Ala- Year, having led the Lady Wildcats to a share Shawntrez Davis, 6-9, Sr., B-CU; Raasean Davis, 6-8, Sr., C, 40 yards. Cohen also lost one fumble in win over 1&&8 6RX¿\DQH'LDNLWH6U)%&8 bama State (2-5, 1-2 E) hosts Texas Southern of the regular-season title in 2017-18, a program the NY Jets. SECOND TEAM (2-6, 1-3 W). Div. I-record 24 wins, and a third straight WNIT Lamar Morgan, 6-6, Sr., G/F, CSU; Reggie Gardner Jr., 6-2, West Division leader Southern (5-3, 4-1 W) berth. She ranked fourth in the MEAC in scor- So., G/F, NCCU; Isaiah Bailey, 6-6, Sr., G/F, B-CU; Steven DEFENSE Whitley, 6-3, R-Jr., G, NSU; Alex Long, 6-8, Sr., F, NSU is off this week while second-place Grambling ing last season, averaging 15.7 points per game, THIRD TEAM - DARIUS LEONARD, LB, In- State (3-5, 3-2) has homecoming vs. Mississippi SOUTH DQGZDVVHFRQGLQWKHFRQIHUHQFHLQSRLQWÀHOG Jordan Perkins, 6-0, So., PG, NCCU; Dejuan Clayton, 6-2, dianapolis (1st season, R-So., G, CSU; Kameron Langley, 6-2, So., PG, NCA&T; Jus- Valley State (2 p.m.) and Prairie View A&M goal percentage, at 39.6 percent. Her 2.7 made CAROLINA STATE) - Led Colts tin Ravenel, 6-1, Sr., F, FAMU; Damani Applewhite, 6-8, Jr., F, (3-5, 2-2 W), tied with GSU for second, has a 2 threes per game were also second-best in the SCSU with 9 total tackles, four solos, p.m. date with Jackson State (3-4, 2-2). in win over Oakland. Leads NFL MEAC, and in conference play, Golden aver- WOMEN with 58 tackles. aged more than 17 points a contest. Player of the Year: Angela Golden, B-CU North Carolina A&T, the reigning MEAC FIRST TEAM NCAA DIV. II - SUPER REGION II Angel Golden, 5-8, Sr., G, B-CU; Ashanti Hunt, 5-11, Sr., G, FOOTBALL RANKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS 7RXUQDPHQWFKDPSLRQSLFNHGXSÀUVWSODFH B-CU; Chance Graham, 6-0, Jr., F, CSU; Najai Pollard, 5-11, Sr., F, DSU; C'coreia Foy, 6-0, Jr., G, NCA&T votes in being named the preseason favorite. The REGION D2 REGION D2 – TRENTON CANNON, RB, SECOND TEAM Aggies won 23 games and their second MEAC 1 West Georgia 9-0 9-0 6 Florida Tech 6-3 6-3 New York Jets (1st season, Chasimmie Brown, 6-0, Sr., F, B-CU; Sarah Edmond, 5-9, Jr., 2 Valdosta State 8-0 8-0 7 Albany State 6-3 6-3 VIRGINIA STATE Tournament title in three seasons last year. De- G, HOW; Ciani Byrom, 5-5, Sr, G, UMES; Raven Russell, 5-10, 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 8-1 8-1 8 West Florida 5-2 5-3 ) - Had three Sr., G, NSU; Alexus Lessears, 6-3, Jr., C, NCA&T fending regular-season co-champion Bethune- 4 Bowie State 6-1 7-1 9 Wingate 6-3 6-3 receptions for 12 yards, six car- THIRD TEAM 5 West Alabama 6-3 6-3 10 Fayetteville State 6-1 6-1 &RRNPDQZDVSLFNHGWRÀQLVKVHFRQGUHFHLYLQJ Ayonna Williams, 5-4, Jr., G, HOW; Bairesha Gill-Miles, 6-0, ries for 10 yards and one solo So., F, UMES; Khadedra Croker, 6-3, r-Sr., C, NSU; Alexys The top eight teams make the 32-team HLJKWÀUVWSODFHYRWHVZKLOH1RUIRON6WDWHZDV Long, 5-11, Sr., G/F, NSU; Rodneysha Martin, 5-5, Sr., G, special teams tackle in loss to Chicago. NCAA Div. II playoffs that begin on Nov. 17. SLFNHGWRÀQLVKWKLUG NCCU . November 1 - 7, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 12 Fans Cross the Pond to Cheer Jags as Losses Continues Last Sunday in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars disappointed faithful fans that made the trek to Great Britian with their fourth con- secutive loss. The Jags fell to 3-5 on the season with the loose to the defending NFL champs, the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Coach Doug Marrone was asked the reason for the team’s struggles. He said, “I think I have done a poor job com- municating. I think my message; I’ve done a poor job of that. I think if anybody is going to look at the team and why the team is doing poorly, I think the first person they ought to look at is me.” Sunday’s game marked the team’s NFL-high sixth game in London, as Jacksonville is now 3-3 all-time at Wembley Stadium. One highlight on the day was Jaguars DL Calais Campbell, who has now totaled at least 5 sacks in 10 consecutive seasons. Campbell and Panthers DE Julius Peppers are the only active players with 10 con- Shown (l-r) are brother and sister Jaguar fans and season secutive seasons of 5.0-plus sacks. ticket holders Luke Rodgers Annette Rodgers Calfee. Shown is retired USMC Captain, Dave Bridges, Angela Jaguars were also in the news for Bridges and Bianca A. Dupree watching the air show. a discrepancy regarding a London paying. The bill was eventually there will be internal consequences heading back on the road for a divi- night club bill where players com- paid and Jaguars eventually were for the four players involved in the sional matchup with Indianapolis Blue Angels Fly High Above the City piled a $64,000 tab for alcoholic cleared for kick-off. incident in London. The team will on Nov. 11th. in Annual Flight Demonstration beverages and left the club without After the game Marrone said that now have their bye week before Since 1946, the Blue Angels have the opportunity to enjoy on ground represented the U.S. Navy and military and civilian aircraft dis- Marine Corps to audiences plays, shop at novelty, foodbooths, VVOOTTEE YYOOUURR CCHHOOIICCEE NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 66tthh throughout the U.S. with their high- or head to the free kid’s zone for flying aerobatic jet performances. games and activities for all ages. The team proudly claims to “show- case the excitement and power of naval aviation.” Millennials Remain Wildcard in Nov. 6th Elections Last weekend, the Angels show- Continued from front web streaming, social media, and If Democrats win one or both Care Act without being able to whose rhetoric is believed by many cased their talent and capabilities at stand to gain more if millennials livestreaming is reaching a swathe chambers, life for President Donald arrive at a viable alternative; refus- critics to have led to violence the NAS Jax Air Show, held at turnout, and if turnout in general, of millennials. Trump may become more compli- ing to grant any type of relief to against racial minorities. Those Naval Air Station Jacksonville. In exceeds expectations. Reuben is using his multimedia cated. There will be greater over- young people overburdened with a incidents included those just last fact, the local air show is the birth- Nathan Reuben, 28, said many platform to activate, engage and sight, hearings and investigations staggering student loan debt of $1.5 week when a Trump supporter was place of the Blue Angels. The team millennials were shocked out of inspire millennials to participate in into controversial actions Trump trillion; and saddling future genera- arrested and charged with mailing is second oldest formal flying aero- their apathy in the aftermath of the this country’s democracy. In 2016, has taken since Republicans in tions with a tax heist dressed up like 11 pipe bombs to some of Trump’s batic team in the world, after the 2016 presidential elections, realiz- he said, about 45 percent of eligible Congress have not used their ability tax reform, which - over the course most vocal critics; a White national- French Patrouille de France, which ing that if they hoped to effect millennial voters cast a ballot. He to serve as a check and balance to of a decade - will transfer an esti- ist shot and killed two elderly was formed in 1931. change they needed to get off the agreed that cynicism and disen- the executive branch. mated $5.7 trillion from the middle African-Americans in Louisville, Spectators witnessed thrills and sidelines and become more chantment with electoral politics The Republican-led Congress has class to the extremely wealthy. Kentucky; and a man spewing anti- exploits from a variety of military involved in politics. Since then, his played a role in the outcome. This been implementing a domestic Millennials are also turned off by Semitic comments shot and killed and civilian aircraft. The grand organization, Millennial Politics, time, he said, it has to be different. agenda that includes more than 60 the hyper-partisan and toxic politi- 11 worshipers at a Jewish syna- finale was the Navy’s flight demon- through a website and the use of There’s a great deal at stake. attempts to repeal the Affordable cal environment and a president gogue in Pittsburgh. stration team. Spectators also had . Page 13 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press November 1 - 7, 2018 POWER to Live On in Multiple Spinoffs Courtney Kemp’s successful to boycott the network, with series, Power, starring 50 Cent, the exception of Power, of will continue to extend its course. reach across avenues of the During a promotional event, entertainment industry, now Kemp praised all those who that the series’ creator, Kemp, attended, describing the atten- signed a deal with Starz’ parent dees as people with “swag- company, Lionsgate, for a spin- ger,” and suggesting that her off. This is great news for the show is an underdog in com- cast and crew of Power, who parison to other TV shows. have criticized Starz’ supposed However, now that they’ve lack of promotion in the past. signed yet another deal, it Chairman of Lionsgate looks like Kemp and 50 may Television Group, Kevin have to eat their words. The Beggs, said in a statement that fifth season saw the death of “Courtney is a one of a kind 50 Cent’s character in an talent,” and they are beyond episode and in 2014, Power excited to begin their new deal. tion. saw its ratings climb to the Beggs described Courtney as an Today, the Power creator said she top, with many people tuning in on “exceptional producer,” “showrun- and the rest of her accomplices are the Starz application. ner,” and “artist,” and added that he “incredibly proud” of the success of Additionally, superstar rapper, and the rest of his cohorts are Power, and they’re even more Kendrick Lamar, will come back thrilled to continue their working thrilled to expand the franchise. for another episode in the 6th sea- Misty Copeland Talks Mentoring, The ‘Nutcracker’ relationship. Previously, Kemp and 50 Cent son next year. Lamar’s appearence This comes after it was revealed criticized the network, Starz, for on Power was praised by fans. & Her Unconventional Holiday Tradition that Curtis Jackson, or as the gener- supposedly failing to promote the Sandra Stern, the leader of the al public and his fans know him, 50 series enough. The rapper even Lionsgate Television Group, was by Shamika Sanders since she’s created her own tradi- ing her on and off since then and Cent, signed a four-year deal with urged his followers on social media the one to work out the kinks in It’s a dream come true for Misty tions over the years. now she’s in the company. Her Starz to continue their collabora- their contract with Kemp. Copeland to star in the Disney “I’ve always been someone that locker next to me.” adaptation Nutcracker And The really enjoyed the holidays. When I Misty grew up to be an iconic Four Realms. Misty, who danced in first moved to New York City, dancer, but she wasn’t always as the classic ballet when she was 13, everyone would come to my place confident. Tyler Perry Says He’s Going calls it a “full circle” moment. She for Thanksgiving and Christmas “She is so much more confident is the brown ballerina she had and like I would make everything,” than I was at that age and I tell her always hoped to see. she gushed. that all the time. Being one of six to Retire Madea in 2019 We caught up with the principal Misty’s holiday tradition looks a kids and being such an introvert and Tyler Perry’s says he’s finally dancer and spoke to her about her little different these days. “My hol- not really being nurtured in a way ready to retire the ‘Madea’ pivotal role in the film, the mentee iday traditions with my husband is, that like I didn’t have communica- Franchise for good and fans will get who reminds her of herself and her ‘Let’s get out of the city.’ I don’t tion skills. I was just like this weird to say goodbye to the character with unconventional holiday tradition want to be in the snow or the cold. little thing that like kind of was his upcoming Tyler Perry’s a with her husband. We’re going to the beach and that’s stunted in my growth,” she admit- Madea Family Funeral. Misty’s character, the Ballerina, become our tradition.” ted. “And then I went into the ballet “This is it,” Perry told SiriusXM was added into the film to incorpo- Misty currently mentors a Black world and it was like I just started radio host Bevy Smith on her show rate the integral dance sequence girl at the American Ballet Theater. to blossom.” “Bevelations”. “It’s time for me to through which we learn about the “Erica Loll, she’s like my little Misty continues to kick down kill that old bitch. I’m tired!” four realms. baby sister. It’s amazing to have walls and break barriers as a Black Family Funeral will be the eighth “There’s a brown ballerina in the someone with me, I was alone for ballerina. and final film in the Madea fran- nutcracker film and that’s going to so long. It’s incredible to be able to “All you can do is wake up, work chise. live on forever,” she said during a lend my experiences and help to hard and stay grounded and keep We’re gonna say goodbye in candid chat at a Nutcracker And guide this next generation and people around you trust and love ’19,” Perry said. “I just don’t want The Four Realms pop-up in NYC. hopefully not have the same trou- you and just keep living like we’re to be her age playing her.” “People can look at that and be like, bles that I had or make the same all people, humans more or better He’ll also be taking the character that’s what a ballerina looks like.” mistakes or just know how to navi- than anyone else. And it’s just like, on a “farewell” stage tour, includ- would ever consider doing a play night, the exact same way. That The Nutcracker is a tradition gate,” she shared. I’m grateful to have these opportu- ing some of the original characters on Broadway, he replied: “My wouldn’t work for me. I’d piss off among many families and Misty “We actually met when she was nities. and actors from his films. thing with Broadway is that you got all the producers. I’d be like, look, knows a thing or two about that 11-years-old and I’ve been mentor- When Smith asked Perry if he to do the exact same thing every we gotta do something different.” Page 14 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press November 1 - 7, 2018 Pipe Bombs Intercepted by FBI Mailed to Black Trump Political Critics Pipe bombs, including five tar- In addition, Trump has often said geting former President Barack that the news organizations are ene- Obama and other black officials, mies of the people, sparking wild were intercepted by the FBI. The applause among his mostly white arrested culprit is Cesar Sayoc, Jr. a base of supporters who wear red 56-year-old Florida man, said FBI “Make America Great Again” base- Director Christopher Wray. ball caps. Sayoc has been charged with five The pipe bombs which could kill federal crimes, including interstate or seriously injure their targets were transportation of an explosive, ille- mailed to President Obama, U.S. gal mailing of an explosive, threats Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Senator against former presidents and cer- Kamala Harris,U.S. Rep. Maxine tain other persons, threatening Waters and former U.S. Attorney Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives been born in Hawaii but that did not interstate communications and General Eric Holder. ordered the evacuation of the Time quiet Trump. Michelle Obama assaulting current and former fed- They also were mailed to former Warner building and nearby streets Two pipe bombs were addressed Michelle Obama is Giving Away eral officials, said U.S. Attorney President Bill Clinton, Former Vice as a precaution. CNN’s anchors to Waters. They were intercepted at General Jeff Sessions. If convicted President Joseph Biden, former reported the news on the sidewalk the congressional mail facility out- Free Tickets to Her Book Tour on all the charges, he faces up to 48 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, outside their New York headquar- side of Washington and a postal years in prison. Oscar winner Robert De Niro, bil- ters after being ordered to leave the facility in South Central Los book comes out that same day in 24 Sayoc has a long record of lionaire George Soros, former CIA building. Angeles. One of the packages con- languages. arrests for possession of controlled director John Brennan, James The bombs were sent to Trump’s tained Sayoc’s fingerprint. “Writing Becoming has been a substances, theft, making a bomb, Clapper, former U.S. Intelligence Democratic enemies, which includ- The return address on the pipe deeply personal experience. It has domestic violence and shoplifting. Director, and Tom Steyer, a politi- ed individuals who have indicated bombs was for Debbie Wasserman allowed me, for the very first time, It is not known if he has ever been cal activist. they will run against him in 2020 Shultz, a Congresswoman who rep- the space to honestly reflect on the convicted of any crimes. He also All have been critics of Trump. for president. resents Florida’s 23rd District and unexpected trajectory of my life,” managed male strippers, and he is a The pipe bombs mailed to De Trump has repeatedly shown his former head of the Democratic she has said of the memoir. “In this strong supporter of President Niro and Biden were discovered on dislike of Obama by dismantling National Committee. The bomber book, I talk about my roots and how Donald Trump. Thursday. The FBI intercepted pipe achievements of the Obama admin- misspelled her last name which is a little girl from the South Side of Pipe bombs were sent to the New bombs mailed to Clapper and istration including health care. spelled Schultz. Chicago found her voice and devel- York offices of CNN, which is Booker on Friday. The others were Trump verbally insulted Obama, The pipe bombs were mailed in oped the strength to use it to headquartered in the Time Warner found between October 22 and 24. charging, without any proof, that manila envelopes with a bubble empower others. I hope my journey building, forcing the building’s Though none of the bombs the wasn’t born in this country; wrap interior. The packages were inspires readers to find the courage evacuation for safety reasons. exploded, and no one was hurt, therefore, he shouldn’t be allowed affixed with computer-printed to become whoever they aspire to Trump has repeatedly accused CNN police, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, to be president. Obama produced address labels and six “Forever” be. I can’t wait to share my story.” of publishing “fake news.” and the Bureau of Alcohol, his birth certificate showing he had stamps. Michelle Obama has announced that she will be giving away free tickets to local and community organizations in each city of her highly-anticipated “Becoming” book tour. According to a news release, ten percent of tickets for the almost- sold-out event have been set aside by Live Nation for local charities, schools, and community groups. “It was important to me that all sorts of people could come to the tour events, not just those with means or who happened to be by a computer when the tickets went on sale,” Obama said in the press release announcing the giveaway. “That’s why we are giving away thousands of tickets to people around the country, particularly to young people striving to be their best. I want them to see themselves in my story—to see the value in the fullness of their lives and to imag- ine who they might become in the years ahead.” Some of the organizations involved include Public Allies, The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues and the Girl Scouts among numerous others. The 10-city tour, Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama, kicks off on November 13th in Chicago. The AirBNB Adopts Colorblind Policy Airbnb has come up with a new policy change that it hopes will help the company win back users after months of racist complaints. The announcement comes after the NAACP partnered with the company last year to recruit Black hosts, increase workplace diversity and create economic opportunities for communities of color. Airbnb’s new method involves a policy that prohibits rental hosts from seeing the photos of potential guests until after they have accept- ed a booking. Essentially, the poli- cy will dissuade against hosts being able to learn the race of guests from their photos when considering bookings in hopes to encourage colorblind decisions about who will rent homes. The previous policy allowed rental hosts to ask for guest photos as identification before closing a rental contract. Guests are not required to share photos of themselves as part of the online home-sharing site’s policies. But now, hosts have the option to ask for photos only after they make rental agreements. The company has had several racist incidents connected to it since it began in 2008. Airbnb had been working to stop racial dis- crimination through its partnership with the NAACP. Executives also enlisted help from former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to assist in creating a nondiscrimina- tion policy for all hosts and guests.