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BlackData News Weekly History Focuses on the Importance Month and Significance of Louisiana Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Southern University System of Louisiana is the only Historically Black University System in the world.

Xavier University of Louisiana is recognized as a national leader in the sciences and liberal arts. It also carries the distinction of being the only Historically Black and Catholic University in the .

Data News Staff Edited Report is doing a 4-part series on the history and legacy of the pact on the community of and the nation . Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) We believe that spotlighting these beacons on Black Again, we are in the month of February which is in New Orleans and the State of Louisiana . Excellence is important in an age where the relevance Black History Month, where the nation observes and Our 4-Part Series focus on the Southern University of these great institutions is of pressing importance . celebrates the achievements of African-Americans . System, Xavier University and . It They have been and are where many movements of Data News Weekly, in our role as The People’s Pa- will highlight the schools, their rich history, educa- African-American uplift have taken place . Additionally, per in Commemoration with of Black History Month, tions they offer distinguished graduates and their im- they have given opportunities to countless African-

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Americans to receive quality edu- African-Americans with Doctor of one of the top 25 universities in master’s programs but few doc- a rich heritage that will be on full cations and to be able to compete Pharmacy (Pharm D) degrees . the nation in awarding bachelor’s toral programs . display this year as they commemo- and be successful in many fields of • Ranked#3 in the nation in the degrees in chemistry . • College Consensus, a unique rate a century and a half of Black endeavor . number of African-American • U . S News “Best Colleges” Guide college ratings website that ag- Excellence in Education . This is a This is but a snapshot of our se- graduates who go on to earn a 2018 rates Xavier as the #1 “best gregates publisher rankings and short history of the early years of ries: Dillard University . In 1869, with support from the Southern University American Missionary Association of Louisiana of the Congregational Church (now What began as a dream more the United Church of Christ) and than 136 years ago is today a living the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the legacy of determination, commit- Methodist Episcopal Church (now ment, and success . The Southern the United Methodist Church), University and A&M College Sys- and the Union tem is the only Historically Black Normal School were founded . University System in the United They were subsequently renamed States . Straight College and New Orleans Southern University is a Histori- University, respectively . Gilbert cally Black University with a main Academy, a secondary school, was campus located in Baton Rouge, a unit of . Louisiana . Originally founded in In 1889, New Orleans University 1880 in New Orleans as South- opened a medical department, in- ern University in New Orleans, cluding a school of pharmacy and it began its mission of providing a school of nursing . The medical post-secondary education for Af- department was named Flint Medi- rican-Americans with 12 students cal College and the affiliated facility and 5 faculty members . In 1890 was named the Sarah Goodridge the school’s name was changed to Hospital and Nurse Training Southern University, and in 1892 it School . The medical college was was recognized as a land grant col- discontinued in 1911, but the hos- lege . In 1912 the school awarded its pital, including the nursing school, first baccalaureate degree, and in was continued under the name 1914 the campus was moved to the Flint-Goodridge Hospital . Straight State Capitol in Baton Rouge . Dillard University has a rich heritage of producing leaders that have went on to lead not only Louisiana but College operated a law department The Southern University Sys- all of America. This year they will be celebrating 150 years of being a beacon light of Black Excellence. from 1874 to 1886 . tem also includes another four-year In 1935, New Orleans Univer- campus in New Orleans, a two-year sity and Straight College merged to campus in Shreveport, and a law form Dillard University . The trust- school in Baton Rouge . The four ees of the new university called for campuses were united as a system the implementation of a co-educa- in 1975 by the state legislature, cre- tional, interracial school, serving ating the largest Historically Black a predominantly African-American University in the United States . student body adhering to Christian principles and values . The univer- Xavier University sity was named in honor of James of Louisiana Hardy Dillard, a distinguished aca- Over its nine-decade history demician dedicated to educating Xavier University is recognized as a African-Americans . national leader in the sciences and Dillard trustees elected to con- the liberal arts . It also carries the tinue the work of the hospital but distinction as being the only Histor- not that of Gilbert Academy . The ically Black and Catholic University latter continued operation as a sepa- in the United States . rate institution under the sponsor- In a survey of students con- ship of the Board of Education of ducted for The Wall Street Journal/ the Methodist Church until 1949 . Times Higher Education College The university operated Flint-Go- Rankings, based on students’ opin- odridge Hospital of Dillard Univer- ions on how well their college or sity from 1932 until 1983 . university is preparing them for Will W . Alexander was chosen their career, Xavier received the to be the acting president of Dillard highest score of any school in the University . He served from 1935 South – in fact, it received the high- to 1936 . At the time of his appoint- est score of any of the more than Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) has continued since its opening in 1956 as a leader producing ment, he was Director of the Com- many talented African-Americans who have went on to lead the City in many fields of endeavor. Today it 1,000 schools that were included in continues in the spirit of this legacy in the fight for justice, equality and opportunities for all. mission on Interracial Cooperation the 2017 WSJ/THE rankings . (CIC), which actively campaigned • Ranked #1 in the nation in award- Ph .D . in science and engineering value” among southern regional student reviews, ranks Xavier as against lynching and conducted ing bachelor’s degrees to African- disciplines . colleges and universities . The the nation’s #2 HBCU (Histori- research studies of issues pertain- American students in the biologi- • The Department of Physics is same report ranked Xavier No . 5 cally Black Colleges and Univer- ing to “Negro Welfare” and other cal and biomedical sciences, the #1 in the nation for awarding spot among 70 Historically Black sities) in its newly released pub- Southern “problems .” physical sciences, and physics . African-Americans baccalaureate Colleges and Universities and lication, Best HBCUs for 2018 . It • Ranked #1 in the nation in the degrees in physics and the physi- No . 25 among 140 schools in its also ranks Xavier as #3 among all number of African-American cal sciences, according to the grouping of the Best Regional Louisiana colleges . We at Data News Weekly look graduates who go on to complete latest report from the American Colleges – South . Schools are forward to bringing you this se- medical school . Institute of Physics (AIP) . Xavier considered Regional Universities Dillard University ries on HBCU’s in Louisiana in the • Among the nation’s top four col- is consistently ranked by the if they offer a full range of under- Celebrating its 150th Anniversa- Month of February as we celebrate leges of pharmacy in graduating American Chemical Society as graduate programs and some ry this year Dillard University has Black History Month . Page 4 February 2 - February 8, 2019 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

In Honor of Black History Month, Honor the Black and White Soldiers Who Fought to Defeat Slavery

Leon A. Waters 1862) and by the desertion of thou- Chairperson of the Louisiana sands of Johnny Rebs in the face Museum of African-American of the armada of Union ships led History; Manager of Hidden by Admiral Farragut who captured History Tours, @ www. New Orleans on April 26, 1862 . ** HiddenHistory.us At Port Hudson, eight African regiments including the famous 1st Africans played a very impor- and 2nd Native Guards liberated tant role in the victory over the themselves well . The latter two reg- slave holders and the defeat of the iments made over five heroic and Confederacy . Just before and after daring sorties up difficult terrain to the war broke out (1861), thou- capture Confederate positions . In sands of enslaved Africans from these assaults, the African troops New Orleans, Louisiana across displayed unmatched heroism and the South deserted the plantations courage in the face of sharp fire and fought as maroons (runaway from entrenched enemy positions . slaves) against the slave masters . On one charge they nearly car- Many made it to St . James A .M .E . ried the enemy’s position and were Baptist Church on N . Roman Street thrown back only at the last mo- that served as a Union recruiting ment . In the battle of May 27, 1863, station . Over 200,000 Black men Captain Andre’ Cailloux, a Black fought in the ; up to soldier of the 1st Louisiana Native 28,000 former enslaved came from Guards, displayed enormous cour- New Orleans and Louisiana . They The 1st Louisiana Native Guard (USA) was one of the first all-Black regiments to fight in the Union Army dur- age and calm under fire . After be- ing the . ing shot and seriously wounded he

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About the Job Captain Andre’ Cailloux a Black soldier of the 1st Louisiana Native Guards was one of the first Black officers in the Union Army to be killed in combat during the American Civil War. He died heroically dur- Journalists — tired of reading of layoffs, closings, the dire straights ing the first attack on the Confederate fortifications during the Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana. Accounts of his heroism were widely reported of the profession? Recent college graduates — think your job in the press, and became a rallying cry for the recruitment of African- prospects are bleak? Not with us! Americans into the Union Army.

At Data News Weekly, we are expanding! This includes starting were in the vanguard of some of struggled to his feet and led his men a print newspaper/digital endeavor in one of the most dynamic the decisive battles of the war . Sev- in another bold assault . He was then eral regiments of the U .S . Colored hit again, yet found the fortitude to and exciting cities, New Orleans. Troops participated in the defeat continue . A third time he was shot; inflicted on General Robert E . Lee’s this time it was fatal . He died a glori- If you want to be an integral part of your community, tell stories army in Virginia . Black troops of ous death for the cause of freedom . in a multi-media environment — look no further. the 25 Corp were among the first And for this he has become a great Union troops to liberate the Confed- martyr for the anti-slavery cause erate capital at Richmond, Virginia, and for self-determination of the If interested, send your resume, cover letter and at least three on April 3, 1865* that later led to the African-American nation . clips of your work to Terry Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly, surrender of General Lee at Appo- The Union Army was pursuing a 3501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, or via email to ter- mattox, VA . on April 9, 1865 . just and democratic objective . This [email protected]. or call (504) 821-7421. In Louisiana, African troops were is why we should honor the Civil decisive in defeating the Confeder- War . After the Civil War, the U .S . ate forces . The Confederate forces government passed into the hands were already weakened from with- of the monopoly millionaire class . in by the mutiny of Confederate The government, then, began to troops at Fort Jackson and Fort St . Newsmaker, Continued Philip in Plaquemines Parish (April on page 9. www.ladatanews.com State & Local News February 2 - February 8, 2019 Page 5 Local High School Students Examine Injustice in the U.S.

By Kotey Thomas refuse to challenge the systems,” Data News weekly Triggs said . Contributor In identifying forms of systemic oppression, the students outlined High school scholars were in their presentations that this was given an opportunity to speak out the first step to breaking decades of against social justice and inequity inequality within the African-Ameri- at the Criminal Justice Sympo- can community . sium of Scholars organized by the “Getting out of a cycle of destruc- Bard Early College in New Orleans tion often takes a lot of resources Program on January 26, 2019, at and is even harder when your own Dillard University’s Professional education system is trying to de- School Building . The symposium stroy you,” Triggs added . also brought experts who work The organizers said they hope on social justice issues from vari- such critical learning, outside the ous disciplines like environmental, classroom, would prepare high criminal, and arts-based, to educate school students for facing the chal- young people about these issues . lenges of today, long after they grad- “I wanted to be able to organize (left to right) Dianne Hanley, the Executive Director of the St. Joseph Spirituality Center, Dr. Henrynne Loud- uate . “Deprogramming . I feel that something like this to give them the en, Medical Doctor and Professor of Pediatric Medicine, Kari Canizaro, Catholic High School Teacher and is what we are working towards,” opportunity to not only engage with Board Member of St. Joseph Spirituality Center, and Dr. Melba Venison, a Board Member of the National Sheppard said . “Deprogramming Association of Multi-Cultural Education. The panelists, members of the National Association of Multicultural that bridge between an academic self Education, discuss the impact of racism and religion on minority communities affected by the police, on students from what they feel is nor- and activist self, but also to reassert Jan. 26, 2019. (Photos by Kotey Thomas) mal and what they have accepted as the significance of their own voices,” normal,” she said . said Imani Sheppard, an Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities at For many students coming from Bard College in New York, and the these neighborhoods, especially coordinator of the event . African-Americans, the school-to- Sheppard said that seeing young prison pipeline is institutionalized people engage issues about social through urban school culture, said injustice, early on, inspires hope for Tuere Burns, the Executive Direc- a more equitable future . “I would tor of BarNone . Her non-profit or- hope that it reassures listeners that ganization was founded to provide all is not lost, and that there is a people affected by incarceration potential for positive upward move- with opportunities for entrepre- ment within the community start- neurship and success . “If you have ing with these students who often not been to any of the local schools don’t have a voice,” she said . here, go visit . And you’ll see . You’ll The event’s speakers hoped that see tape on the floor, you’ll see the such forums, outside the class- way the children are handled and room, can help future leaders see not respected,” Burns said . how social and political structures After working for 25 years in so- lead to forms of oppression . cial justice campaigns around the “Policies that pass in our neigh- prison industrial complex, Burns borhood are based upon those who explained that the system profits govern,” said Asali DeVan Ecclesi- off of inequality . “[It] makes a ton astes, the Keynote Speaker, who of money off of our people, poor is the Director of Strategic Neigh- people, and especially our boys,” borhood Development for the Clai- Burns said . borne Corridor Cultural Innovation Social justice advocates from the District . She illustrated that those National Association of Multicultural in power control how neighbor- Education examined how differ- hoods are developed around socio- ent groups in the community, both economic status; putting those in academic and faith-based, could in- lower class neighborhoods at a so- tervene in forms of oppression, par- cietal disadvantage . ticularly when it comes to policing . “If you live in Gert town…Tu- Students said the experience opened lane, Gretna, Seventh Ward and their eyes to become more aware of Ninth Ward areas, chances are your how subtle injustices can be . neighborhoods have been decimat- “You are not to be so blind with ed by the policy decisions of our patriotism that you cannot face real- leaders,” Ecclesiastes said . “You ity,” said Ron Triggs of Internation- need lots more in order to have al High School of New Orleans who better outcomes in life because the was the first student of the Bard cards have been stacked against Early College in New Orleans Pro- you,” she added . “And I challenge gram to present his research . you all to help us deal new hands .” “Due to power dynamics, we Page 6 February 2 - February 8, 2019 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com 2019 French Quarter Festival Announces Music Lineup

Photos by Kichea S. Chevron Stage, a longtime Burt Cajun/Zydeco destination, will expand its Evening Con- French Quarter Festivals, cert Series programming to Inc . proudly announces the showcase more genres with music lineup for the French headliners George Porter, Quarter Festival presented Jr . & The Runnin’ Pardners, by Chevron, which takes Jon Cleary, Flow Tribe, and place April 11-14, 2019 . A full Rockin’ Dopsie . Other head- schedule will be revealed in liners include 2019 fest debut March . Galactic, Bill Summers & French Quarter Festival Jazalsa, Brass-A-Holics, Big is consistently voted ‘local Chief Bo Dollis, Jr . & the Wild favorite’ while attracting a Magnolias, Grammy-winner tremendous out-of-town au- Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, dience . The appeal is the Jon Cleary, Erica Falls, Little authenticity: attendees ex- Freddie King, and Grammy- perience a broad range of nominated and Billboard Top Louisiana artists from a va- 20 Recording Group Water riety of genres . In 2019 the Seed, and more . free festival will feature mu- Visit www.frenchquarter- sic from more than 250 acts fest.org for more information on 23 stages throughout the about music, food, and special historic French Quarter . The events.

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Celebration of the Life of Father Jerome LeDoux at St. Augustine Church In Tremé

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New Orleanians came to celebrate the life of the beloved longtime St . Au- gustine Pastor Divine Word Father Je- rome LeDoux at St . Augustine Church . Father LeDoux who passed on Janu- ary 7, 2019, served as Pastor of St . Au- gustine in New Orleans from 1990-2006 . In his retirement, he lived at St . Augus- tine Seminary and then at Holy Ghost Church in Opelousas from 2016 until his death . The Memorial Mass was followed by a celebration of life from noon to 4 p .m . with a second-line winding through the Tremé .

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which began in 2014, led to the 10 Housing Mix requirements, and Orleans earn . For housing to be af- HA) had the support of a broad co- Year Strategy and Implementation require minimum terms of afford- fordable and accessible, it is imper- alition of advocates, professionals, Plan and annual report cards which ability . ative that the Smart Housing Mix is community leaders and develop- document the State of Housing in Opponents of the Smart Housing used in central and transit-oriented ers, including and non-profit home New Orleans . The Smart Housing Mix seem to believe the Capitalistic development neighborhoods . As builders and for profit business Mix is a citywide strategy to create Market will readjust on its own but the neighborhoods of New Orleans leaders when working with city more Affordable Housing that is history has shown us that this is grow and gentrify, the areas around officials to craft the Smart Hous- fair and feasible by requiring that not the case . If you believe the mar- job centers grow more expensive to ing Mix . Two-dozen individuals Andreanecia Morris new development, adaptive reuse ket will “fix itself,” you believe this live . Unfortunately, when preferred showed up to support the Smart Executive Director, projects, and rehabilitation projects market will suddenly begin magi- areas of the city become too ex- Housing Mix and only three peo- HousingNOLA include at least 10% affordable units cally producing homes and apart- pensive to live, people with limited ple registered their objection in At its January 24th meeting, the in areas where it’s almost impos- ments that are affordable when this means are forced to move further person . The council listened and New Orleans City Council unani- sible to find Affordable Housing . hasn’t happened despite current from their jobs . The need for afford- voted began a process that would mously voted to create an ordinance Developers would have the option mismatch . In 2018, 50% of all house- able, mixed housing developments make Affordable Housing a defini- that would guarantee the creation to pay a fee, build affordable units holds were cost burdened—paying near job centers with adequate pub- tive and not an option . That day of affordable housing in line with off-site, preserve a building or dedi- more than 30% of their gross in- lic transportation is crucial . the council also voted to advance a Smart Housing Mix . Out of the cate alternative land if they do not come on housing . That means that We can longer simply offer in- two additional projects that would HousingNOLA planning process, wish to reserve units below market more than half the people of New centives and hope for the best . also create Affordable Housing op- one of the most significant recom- rate . A standard, unified package of Orleans, cannot afford to live here . That’s why HousingNOLA and our portunities . We can only hope that mendations eventually became the incentives would be offered to de- The costs to rent or buy is discon- advocacy partner the Greater New this council continues to make deci- Smart Housing Mix . That process, velopers to accompany the Smart nected from what the people of New Orleans Housing Alliance (GNO- sions that Put Housing First . www.ladatanews.com In The Spirit February 2 - February 8, 2019 Page 9

Spiritually Speaking Battle Rested is Not Battle Tested

is to respect the opinion of someone for those who have been trained and learn more eagerly . Like the Satan wants it to be a bank it night . who has led the so-called charmed by it .” Hebrews 12:11 . We are all in child who discovers walking leads “Blessed is the man who perseveres life, or, someone who was born with training to fight in God’s war as far to the joy of running, or the baby under trial, because when he has the proverbial silver spoon in a cav- as I’m concerned . Whether being who discovers his own hand, the stood the test, he will receive the ity free mouth . It’s hard, if not im- forged in a fiery furnace or stuck in possibilities seem endless . The crown of life that God has promised possible, to listen to someone talk a tailspin of perceived despair and mind says ‘tell me more .’ The spirit to those who love Him .” James 1:12 . with authority about things they’ve hopelessness, each one of us is be- says ‘thank you Jesus .’ At that very Our job then is to recognize and never seen or places they’ve never ing battle tested in anticipation that moment, it is my belief that God represent; recognize that the hell James A. Washington been . My belief is that God teaches one day, we will be called to arms . let’s us know we’re able to with- we’re going through is not without NNPA News Wire in a manner few of us will ever truly This struggle, these experiences, stand, overcome, rise above and purpose . The most important mes- Columnist understand . I honestly believe that they bring about wisdom; a spiri- win the battle of carrying the mes- sage of the day is to understand when He chooses you, when it’s tual wisdom that from a spiritual sage of salvation . Christ is savior . At who (Jesus) has suffered the most I believe there is a perception your time, He has a unique way perspective must be shared . It must that moment also, we move from and why . “It is your Father’s good (right or wrong) in our faith that of communicating who’s really in be . Otherwise, God keeps you in being in the classroom to being on pleasure to give you the Kingdom .” our suffering is an integral part charge . And believe it or not, it ain’t a perpetual classroom where life the battlefield where the game Sa- Luke 12:32 . of God’s plan to ready us for the you . constantly gives you a new place tan is playing is for to keeps . May God bless and keep you struggle of spreading the good When God is actually talking to to go to the bathroom . You haven’t You remember those days back always . news of Jesus Christ . Many believe you, I believe you know it . It may learned anything so life keeps kick- in school when you actually studied that suffering in some ways is a pre- not be something you or I want ing your…well, you get the picture . and were prepared for the big test? requisite for strengthening one’s to hear but, “No discipline seems When you finally realize the one Confidence oozed from you . When spiritual muscle . I think it is more pleasant at the time, but painful . trying to tell you something is God, God has been the lesson planner, James A. Washington is President akin to gaining testimony than any- Later on, however, it produces a then a wondrous thing begins to the study partner and the instruc- & Publisher of Dallas Weekly. You can reach out to James by email: thing else . We all know how hard it harvest of righteousness and peace happen . You listen more intently tor, it doesn’t matter how much [email protected]

Newsmaker, Continued from page 4. NNPA Presents Lifetime Achievement employ African-American and White troops in a series of unjust wars . The objective of these wars was to subdue the native peoples (incorrectly called Award to Rosetta Miller Perry, Indians) and to invade Spanish held colonies in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, etc . in 1898) These wars were unjust wars and were conducted in the interest of the rich millionaires and were contrary Tennessee Tribune Publisher to the real interest of the oppressed masses in the U .S .A . For this reason we should not honor these wars . Long live the heroic African fighters!! *1 Lerone Bennet, Jr ., Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America (New York: Penguin Books,1993) p. 475. **2 Col . Robert N . Scott, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Series I Volume VI (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1882) p . 556-643 .

Each year at its Mid-Winter Conference, the National Newspaper Publishers Association recognizes a pub- lisher who has been a member for 30 or more years, whose legacy encourages and inspires the new generation of Black Press publishers This year, the 2019 NNPA Publisher Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Mrs Rosetta M Perry, CEO/Publisher of The Tennessee Tribune, in Nashville Mrs Perry’s lifetime of accomplishments were recognized at the 2019 NNPA Publisher Lifetime Achievement Award Black Tie Dinner, held on January 25, 2019 at the Hilton Orlando Hotel Pictured left to right are Data News Weekly Publisher, Terry Jones, Tennessee Tri- bune Publisher and recipient, Rosetta Miller-Perry, NNPA President, Dr Benjamin Chavis, Compassion & Choice Marketing Director, Brandi Alexander, NNPA Chairman, Dorothy Leavell (Photo courtesy of Mark Mahoney, Dream In Color Photography) . Page 10 February 2 - February 8, 2019 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Be Winter Weather Ready

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The institute sparked leadership in the campaign against Data Staff Report on social media, questioning its mass incarceration .” veracity and attacking defenders of outrage after it Compensation is The institute announced in Sep- The family of singer Michael the film, its director Dan Reed, and competitive and great rescinded an award tember that Davis would receive Jackson on Monday joined the fire- Jackson’s accusers Wade Robson story ideas will be to the longtime civil the award, after a board meeting on storm against “Leaving Neverland,” and James Safechuck, whose sto- appreciated. rights activist, with Sept . 18 . calling the harrowing new docu- ries are featured in the four-hour In early January the BCRI an- mentary about Jackson’s alleged documentary . If you are interested, speculation it was due please email your resume nounced that it was canceling a gala history of sexually abusing boys a Jackson’s fans have seized on and 3 writing samples to: to her activism for planned for February and rescind- “public lynching .” the fact that both of the accus- terrybjones@bellsouth. Palestinian rights. ing the honor for Davis, saying she “People have always loved to ers previously defended Jackson net and datanewseditor@ “unfortunately does not meet all of go after Michael . He was an easy against other child sexual abuse bellsouth.net. Data Staff Report the criteria on which the award is target because he was unique . allegations . However, sexual based,” The Associated Press re- But Michael was subjected to a abuse experts note that trauma Angela Davis has been reoffered ported . thorough investigation which in- can affect survivors’ memories We can’t wait to an award from an Alabama Civil The decision to rescind the cluded a surprise raid of Never- and perceptions of their experi- hear from you! Rights Museum after it sparked award sparked outrage on social land and other properties as well ences, particularly if they were controversy for rescinding the hon- media and condemnation from as a jury trial where Michael was children at the time of their abuse, or this month . organizers and other groups, in- found to be COMPLETELY IN- as Robson and Safechuck would The Birmingham Civil Rights cluding the social justice organiza- NOCENT . There has never been have been . Institute released a statement on tion Jewish Voice for Peace, which one piece of proof of anything . During a 2005 trial, Robson tes- Friday announcing its decision to launched a petition in support of Yet the media is eager to believe tified that Jackson did not molest reaffirm Davis as the recipient of its Davis this month . these lies,” the late singer’s fam- him when he was a child . But Rob- 2018 Fred L . Shuttlesworth Human The BCRI said its board voted ily said in a statement Monday, son has said that he later realized Rights Award . 9-2 on Jan . 4th to rescind the award after the documentary’s Sun- he “compartmentalized” the abuse This space can be Davis was personally invited “based on new input from the com- dance Film Festival premiere because of his close relationship to to accept the award, the institute munity .” The board issued an apol- on Friday left attendees stunned Jackson . said, adding that it “respects her ogy on Jan . 14th . and shellshocked . The family of Jackson, who died privacy and timing in whatever her “Immediately after that public “We can’t just stand by while this in 2009, continues to maintain that yours for only $80 response may ultimately be .” apology, in keeping with its com- public lynching goes on, and the he “was and always will be 100 “Dr . Angela Davis, a daughter mitment to learning from its mis- vulture tweeters and others who percent innocent of these false al- of Birmingham, is highly regarded takes and in order to stay true to never met Michael go after him,” legations,” and in their statement throughout the world as a human the BCRI’s founding mission, the the statement continued . “Michael Monday, referred to Robson, Safe- rights activist,” BCRI President Board voted to reaffirm Dr . Davis is not here to defend himself, oth- chuck and the filmmakers as “op- Call Now! and CEO Andrea L . Taylor said in as the recipient,” the BCRI said in erwise these allegations would not portunists .” the statement, citing Davis’ “signifi- a statement . have been made .” Robson and Safechuck have de- cance in the movement for human The Annual Award pays tribute to Jackson’s estate and some of nied accusations from Jackson’s rights, her involvement in raising the Rev . Fred L . Shuttlesworth, a civil his fans have actively campaigned defenders that they were paid to tell issues of feminism, as well as her rights activist who died in 2011 at 89 . against the film in statements and their stories . 504-821-7421 ladatanews.com The People’s Website SUPER TAX DAY Free Help. Full Refund.

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