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Bennett College Surpasses its Volume 32 No. 11 Jacksonville, Florida February 7 - 13, 2019 $5 Million Goal to Remain Open Bennett College surpassed its goal to raise $5 million to help in its fight to restore its accreditation. The school announced that it raised $8.2 million and will appeal the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission’s decision to revoke its accreditation in December. The Stand with Bennett Campaign launched eight weeks ago and saw support from students, alumni and corporations. Last month, the Papa John’s Foundation donated $500,000 to the school. Bennett President Phyllis Dawkins said in the past week that the pri- vate, historically Black college for women received a flush of donations. High Point University gave the liberal arts HBCU a $1 million chal- lenge grant, helping the school reach 95 percent of its fundraising goals. Los Angeles couple Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano also donated $1 million. “This whole campaign is not about money,” said High Point President Breakout Candidates Gear Up For Council Elections Nido Qubein. “I believe that God has ordained Bennett in a very special way, to say to the world that there is a reason why Bennett was founded many sitting members. and there is a reason why Bennett must continue to sustain itself with Candidates in attendance offer- both success and significance.” ing fresh perspectives and an exam- ple of their representation were NAACP’s Lawsuit Against Chad McIntyre, Solomon Olopade, Sharice Riley and Nash Knick. Also 2020 Census Moves Forward in the audience were candidates running for sheriff and at large The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People seats. In the following weeks, sev- (NAACP) and its allies recently won a major court ruling that allows eral candidate forums are scheduled them to proceed with a federal lawsuit challenging the government’s around town to allow contenders an inadequate preparations for the 2020 Census. opportunity to address the public. The suit, NAACP v. Bureau of the Census, was filed last March and According to the Supervisor of alleges that unless the Census Bureau significantly improves its plans Elections office, Jacksonville holds for 2020, the upcoming census will drastically undercount African unitary elections for their consoli- Americans and other people of color across the country. This undercount dated government. The first elec- will contribute to unequal political representation and reduced federal tion is held with a single ballot for funding for communities of color. all voters within each electoral dis- The NAACP and its partners brought this lawsuit because the ongoing trict, regardless of political party underfunding and understaffing of the Census Bureau violates its legal affiliation. obligation to conduct a full and fair census. As the plaintiffs explain in Candidates appear on the ballot their complaint, the Bureau has severely cut back on door-to-door can- Seated (L-R) were candidates Chad McIntyre, Solomon Olopade, Sharice Riley and Nahshon Nicks with party labels and campaign as vassing, community partnerships, and field infrastructure—all of which Duval County’s primary elections Caucus held a District 7 Candidate members past oversights and errors. party candidates. Any candidate are essential to encourage participation from communities of color. The will be held on Tuesday, March forum at Highlands Library on For many years, Jacksonville’s winning a majority of votes in the government has also cancelled crucial pre-census field tests, even as it 19th when voters will head to the Dunn Avenue. city council races remained under primary is elected; if no candidate attempts to use new technologies and implement a brand-new digitiza- polls to vote for City Council, Issues discussed included infra- lockdown with veteran candidates for a position wins a majority, the tion initiative. Mayor and other local offices. structure, schools, neighborhoods, often rotating among legal seats. general election serves as a runoff Several City Council races have crime and leadership. Each candi- This year marks one of the rare between the top two winners, Hate Crimes Spiked During multiple candidates vying for con- date fielded questions from the opening where new candidates can regardless of party affiliation. The tested seats. This week, the Duval community and detailed their goals make a breakthrough due to the General Election is scheduled for Midterm Elections County Democratic Party Black to make amends for former council legal issues and term limits of Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The number of hate crimes in major metropolitan areas rose around the 2018 midterm elections. In a yet-to-be completed annual report from Diverse Efforts Serve as a Stark Reminder of Heart Health California State-San Bernardino’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, noticeable upticks in hate crimes were seen in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia last fall. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer Chapter, Inc. (GRO) recently Black, Jewish, Latino and LGBTQ populations in those cities were for all Americans, and stroke is decided to literally “step up” and often the targets of hate-based attacks, writes NBC News. also a leading cause of death. As make a difference for heart health. Hate crimes in Los Angeles decreased by 6.5 percent in the first half frightening as those statistics are, Last Saturday, over two hundred of 2018, per the report. Because of a 31 increase from October to the risks of getting those diseases members of the community and December, however, the city saw a 12.5 percent increase over the pre- are even higher for African- the chapter gathered at Winton vious year’s. Americans. This is why Heart Family YMCA and celebrated Experts believe that around highly charged emotional events, like a ter- Health Month is of particular inter- “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health.” rorist attack or an election, the bully pulpit does make a difference. They est to people of color. In its’ ninth year, the chapter also contend that the most common threat, the most prominent extrem- The good news is, African- presented the event along with ist threat right now, is undeniably far right and white nationalists. Americans can improve their odds over 1,000 chapters around the of preventing and beating these globe. This year’s activities diseases by understanding the included a chat with a cardiologist, risks and taking simple steps to tips from wellness coaches, indoor Student Beaten and Accused of address them. High blood pres- run/walk event, health checks and sure, obesity and diabetes are the ZUMBA. Stealing His Own Car Wins $1.25M most common conditions that February became synonymous Evanston, IL — Lawrence Crosby, an engineer- increase the risk of heart disease with not only Valentine’s Day but ing graduate student who was violently arrested and and stroke. Organizations through- heart health in 1963 to encourage beaten by police and falsely accused of stealing a out the First Coast are putting their Americans to join the battle Shown speaking at the Heart of a Woman Luncheon are car he actually owns, recently won a $1.25 million best foot forward to increase against heart disease. In addition speakers: Ethelbert Nwanegbo, President of Power House settlement from his lawsuit against the Evanston awareness and education on the to workshops and other events, Management Consulting (finances), Pamela Rama, MD, Police Department. silent killer. everyone is encouraged to simply Cardiologist at Baptist Health (body) and Addris Vinson, LCMH, On October 2015, Crosby, who was then 25-years The Women of Color Cultural “wear red” as a reminder of its Independent Licensed Clinical Mental Health Consultant old and pursuing his Ph.D. studies at Northwestern Foundation (WCCF) hosted their importance in our lives. University, was pulled over by police. When he 19th annual Heart of a Woman exited his car with his hands up, police took him to Luncheon Affair at WJCT Studio the ground and allegedly struck him 11 times. on Saturday, February 2nd. With After brutally beating Crosby, police officers discovered that the car over 250 attendees dressed in red in question was actually owned by Crosby. Apparently, someone mis- attire, the focus of theme of the takenly thought Crosby was breaking into the car and called 911. event was, “Matters of the Heart: “It’s not easy for me to have to be put back into that situation and have Mind, Body and Finance$.” to relieve it again. At that moment in time, I did not know if I would In 2000, WCCF began address- make it to the end of the night,” said Crosby. ing the growing health disparity in Crosby was accused of charges including resisting arrest. Following Northeast Florida by holding the incident, Evanston Police Department reportedly even posted a workshops and annual health sym- video defending the officer conduct, which is now deleted. posiums/seminars for people of Since being found not guilty, Crosby filed a civil suit color. against the city and officers. Another local organization that “The settlement was for $1.25 million, and I con- marked the start of Heart Health sider that a fair and just compensation for the experi- Month was Alpha Kappa Alpha ence that I went through,” Crosby said. Sorority. The Gamma Rho Omega The ladies of AKA’s Gama Rho Omega Chapter got their heart rates up for their “Pink Goes Red” event Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press Fenruary 7 - 13, 2019 The American Dream Remains Deferred for Black Millennials By Stacy M. Brown dream you can’t achieve,” she said. The American Dream is described “We weren’t afforded the same job as a national ethos: a set of ideals in opportunities or raises, we don’t have which freedom includes the opportu- the same networks, we’re not given nity for prosperity and success, and the same leeway if we make a mis- upward social mobility for the family take, and we don’t have the same ac- and children, achieved through hard cess to capital or generational wealth work in a society with few barriers. – it’s hard every day,” Hammond That’s the Wikipedia definition. said. For African American millennials, In a survey customized exclusively the dream remains deferred – and in for NNPA Newswire, Branded Re- some cases, is a nightmare. search asked 452 African Americans “The American Dream, the idea which aspect of the American Dream that anyone can succeed through hard is most important. work, is one of the most enduring A total of 30 percent said having a myths in this country. And one of its comfortable retirement; 21 percent most prominent falsehoods,” Reni- said homeownership; 21 percent said qua Allen, the author of “It Was All a setting up their children for success; Dream” wrote in a recent New York 15 percent said owing a business; 7 Times Op-Ed. percent said a college education; and Keli Hammond, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising from Tem- “As I entered my 30s, still navigat- 6 percent said having a nuclear fam- ple University and a certification in Change Leadership from Cornell ing what achieving the dream would ily. University, noted that race has a way of humbling dreams quite fast. mean, I wondered what other black When broken down by gender, 22 Younger African Americans value lifestyle.” millennials were feeling. I wanted to percent of men and 34 percent of homeownership, setting up children Hammond argued that Black mil- figure out what my generation of women said having a comfortable re- for success and owning a business lennials want equality, opportunity Shown are event attendees Tiffany Overby and Jason Tolvert Black Americans thought about the tirement was most important. while older African Americans value and freedom. “We want the same Workshop Brings Entrepreneurs promise of the American dream and Twenty-two percent of men identi- a comfortable retirement most. business and home loans, we want how we can attain it,” Allen said. fied homeownership as most impor- “The American Dream isn’t what I the same job offers, we want the Together to “Secure the Bag” Keli Hammond, the owner and tant as compared with 21 percent of strive for [because] my goal is to be same – everything,” she said. CEO of Washington, D.C.-based B women. successful in my chosen creative path “I’m college-educated, well-read, Many successful business and po- Kabreel Campbell of Land was the Classic Marketing & Communica- When broken down by age, 24 per- of singing and to travel the world and well-traveled. I’m a business litical leaders have said that network- event host, and said, ”People should tions and author of “Craved: the Se- cent of those between 18 and 24 doing that – not to be tethered to a owner and a homeowner, and even ing was an essential part of approach networking as you ap- cret Sauce to Building a identified setting up their children for job I don’t like, to pay a mortgage I with all of that, I’m keenly aware that advancing their careers. Career proach your work: Set a goal for Highly-Successful, Standout Brand,” success was most important and 21 don’t want in order to live perma- I am still very much an underdog,” coaches often say that networking yourself and find a networking op- said Black millennials have an uphill percent of the same age group said nently anywhere,” said New York Hammond continued. should always be done with an inten- portunity that meets that goal.” climb to achieve the American having a comfortable retirement and musician Risa Branch. “Freedom means you don’t strug- tion, and not just to collect business He added, “This workshop was a Dream. owning a business is paramount. “I finally paid off my student gle financially or live paycheck-to- cards and be seen. chance to bring a diverse group of “Unfortunately, this is a very true Twenty-eight percent of African loans. I want the freedom to be wher- paycheck. Freedom means you’re Last week, a group of local entre- business owners together to share ex- reality. Race is a touchy subject in Americans between 25 and 34 iden- ever I want to be,” Branch said. able to relax sometimes and not preneurs put on an event aimed at periences and look for opportunities this country – always has been, al- tified home ownership as most im- “If I did get the surplus funds to worry about all the ways that you bringing Northeast Florida young for partnership and growth.” ways will be,” Hammond said. “It’s portant followed by setting up their buy a house, I’d rent it out and use have to work to dispel racial myths professionals together for networking Featured speakers included funny because, even thought it’s part children for success (27 percent); and the investment to fund a more mobile and stereotypes.” and growth opportunities. Richard Wynn of UNF, Emotional of our social construct, it’s still in- having a comfortable retirement (19 The event was called, “Secure the Intelligence and Success, Stephanie credibly uncomfortable when it’s percent). Bag” workshop, which is a reference Jones of Women of Werk and Lucas talked about.” Overall, African American con- to the concept or expression used to Jackson of Real Partnerships and Hammond, who holds a bachelor’s sumers are most likely to say that the Six Key Changes Under describe the act of taking or obtain- Networking. degree in Advertising from Temple most important aspects of the Amer- ing your financial goals in life. Dozens of attendees enjoyed an University and a certification in ican Dream are having a comfortable The workshop was organized by exquisite lunch from The Hilltop Change Leadership from Cornell retirement, homeownership and set- the Tax Reform Plan Land Coaching and More and Jax Restaurant in Orange Park, which University, noted that race has a way ting children up for success. 1. Standard Deduction Increases - Head of Household: $18,000 Entrepreneurs and Leaders Group. was the event venue. of humbling dreams quite fast. African American women are No matter your filing status, the 2. Personal Exemption Elimi- “Although I believe that millenni- more likely than African American standard deduction increases in 2018. nated als in general are struggling to iden- men to say that having a comfortable - Single and Married Filing Sepa- Under the tax reform, taxpayers can Where African Americans Can tify with the American Dream, for retirement is the most important as- rately: $12,000 no longer claim the $4,050 personal Black millennials it can feel like a pect of the American Dream. - Married Filing Jointly: $24,000 exemption for each of their depend- Find the Most Six Figure Jobs ents. 3. Child Tax Credit Rises The Child Tax Credit increases in BlackJobs.com features the latest and even allows users to sign up for Leadership Jax College Program value from $1,000 to $2,000. The tax well-paying job opportunities for free job alerts via email. This helps reform bill also introduces a new African American job seekers from to present qualified African Ameri- $500 credit for non-child dependents. companies who are dedicated to di- can candidates with high quality job Gets a Name Change, Now Recruiting 4. State and Local Capped versity recruiting and hiring. Ulti- opportunities that they may not oth- Leadership Jacksonville (LJ) was With the expansion of the college have experienced. Taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 mately, the web site’s goal is to help erwise find out about. formed in 1976 as a vehicle to stim- program, CLE has been renamed “Leadership Jacksonville recog- in state and local income taxes. Pre- reduce the high rate of unemploy- Employers that currently have their ulate the growth of leadership in our Leadership Jacksonville Next Gener- nizes that preparing the next genera- viously there was no cap. ment in Black communities. available positions featured on the community. Since its beginning over ation. tion of leaders yields a great return 5. ACA Individual Mandate Re- According to Forbes, the African- site include: Oprah Winfrey Network 40 years ago, the organization has Leadership Jacksonville CEO, Jill for Northeast Florida’s workforce pealed American median household income (OWN), Netflix, USPS, Doctors also expanded its program to include Langford Dame said, “Next Genera- and the community. Next Generation Beginning in 2019, individuals who in 2016 was just $41,300 compared Without Borders, National Wildlife a college component. tion resonates with the collective does this each summer,” said Lang- choose to go without healthcare cov- to the national median household in- Federation, UPS, Amazon, BET, TV Recently, the organization an- spirit and identity of the combination ford Dame. erage for the year will not have to come of $64,000. This means that One, and more. nounced a change for their Collegiate of young professionals, undergradu- The Leadership Jacksonville Next pay tax penalties. Black families, in general, earn Each job opening on the site fea- Leadership Experience (CLE) pro- ate and graduate students. “ Generation Class of 2019 will begin 6. Mortgage Interest Deduction around $20,000 less each year than tures a detailed description of the po- gram that began in 2005. What was Next Generation is for individuals on May 30 and end on August 3, Drops other American families. sition available, the company’s logo, originally conceived as a program for at school or living in Northeast 2019. The program includes four Individuals who purchase a home BlackJobs.com, which is produced and a link where applicants can di- undergraduates has grown to be a Florida between 18 to 30 years old program days and two weekend re- in 2018 can only deduct interest up by Columbus, Ohio-based Diversity rectly apply. The web site is 100% program that includes undergraduate and in school or within two years treats. Applications are accepted on- to $750,000 in mortgage debt (previ- City Media, helps to solve this prob- free to use for job seekers! and graduate students as well as after graduation. While the name has line through Tuesday, April 2, 2019. ously $1 million). The interest deduc- lem because it lists thousands of job For more details, visit www.Black- working professionals within two changed, it is still the outstanding To apply visit www.leadershipjax.org tion on home-equity loans is opportunities in various categories Jobs.com years of graduation. program that almost 500 individuals or call (904) 396-6263. eliminated. February 7 - 13, 2019 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Jax Native Up for Three Grammys of music production in Jazz, R&B /Soul and Hip Hop. Proud father Dwaine Sweet said, “His mother and I always knew that he had unique talent and passion, but we had no idea that he would be producing music for the likes of Beyoncé and Drake.” His parents hosted a party last week in Jahann’s honor joined by friends, family and even fellow artists to celebrated his accomplish- ments. Avis Sweet, his mother said, “We wanted to do something spe- cial before the Grammy’s that included the people that have poured into Jahaan’s life over the Shown are honorees Alpha Hay, Darcell Sabb, Cheryl Yvette Cole, Kelvin Cole, Dr. Tracolya Clinch, years. The people here have sup- Victor Crispin, Isaac Kennedy, Shawntrell Frederick, Georgianna Hayes, and Sandra Delerme ported and helped him become the amazing young man he is today.” Phi Delta Kappa Honors Community Achievers The party featured some of the The concept that it takes a village This goal was to honor individu- The chapter honored eleven indi- songs that Sweet has produced for to raise a child was embraced by the als in the community that are instru- viduals that have gone above and various artists and included a video Alpha Gamma Chapter of the mental in molding and developing beyond their job descriptions to presentation of well wishes from national sorority of Phi Delta the students in Duval County. educate and support students. dozens of friends and family mem- Kappa, Inc.. The educational soror- Community representatives and Recipients were honored for the bers. Local popular DJ – Dr. Doom Shown is Jahaan with parents Avis and Dwaine Sweet ity recently hosted its Community students were on hand to celebrate hours spent engaging in teaching, played music throughout the night Achiever’s Luncheon at the the honorees who were also enter- guiding, and directing students to When Jahaan Sweet started play- Angles where he took his love for and kept the crowd on their feet. ing the piano at age seven he had no music to the next level. Sweet DoubleTree Hotel. tained by local students. find their life’s purpose and path. idea the direction that music or his began his career as a producer by newly found love for music would composing and producing original take him. tracks for upstart artists. Fresh out Spelling Bee Champion is #1 Four Years Straight “I was, like, six or seven when I of college, in 2015 Jahaan received For the past three years, Rassan man standing. He was asked to started playing. I was learning from his first Grammy nomination as co- Parris Jr. a fourth-grade student at spell “Fulcrum,” which was defined Cynthia Blaylock, who was a great writer and co-producer of Kehlani's R.V. Daniels Elementary has held by Webster, “is a thing that plays a piano teacher for me. She was prob- Grammy-nominated mixtape You the winning title of spelling bee central role in an activity, event, or ably the best thing to ever happen to Should Be Here. champion. In the second grade he situation.” me,” said Sweet. Fast-forward to 2019, and the entered the annual competition The 2019 Scripps National He added, “I wanted to quit piano Jacksonville native has stepped into where contestants are asked to spell Spelling Bee list has 450 words around fifth grade; she told my dad a new realm of success with three a broad selection of words, usually from grade levels 1-8. Fulcrum was not to let me quit. If she hadn't told Grammy nominations for work he with a varying degree of difficulty, one of those words. Parris said that my dad, 'Yo, keep him in it,' I would directed or collaborated on. so that he could learn how to better with the help of his parents and be doing something completely dif- Nominations include his work on compete. through a lot studying he was able ferent right now.” Drake’s album Scorpion, Eminem’s At the time, he didn’t know any- to prevail. He attended LaVilla School of Lucy You single and Beyoncé and one who had ever entered a spelling The irony of this story is that the Arts and Douglas Anderson Jay Z’s album, The Carters. bee much less won one. He won his Reading and Language Arts are not School of the Arts graduating in The Grammys will air this first title in second grade with the his favorite subjects. According to 2011. As a youth, he could oftem be Sunday, February 10th, which hap- word “aspect.” Fast-forward to his parents, Rassan is an honor stu- seen around town performing with pens to be Jahaan’s birthday. What third grade, where Parris became a dent that loves math, and wants to the youth band PM Experience. better gift than bringing home a more confident speller because of be an entrepreneur like his dad and Sweet received a scholarship to the Grammy award or two or three? his previous win, and he won the carry on the family business. prestigious Julliard School in New The great composer Duke title again by correctly spelling the Spelling Bees build confidence, York, which is considered a world Ellington once said, “The wise Shown is Spelling Bee Champion Rassan Parris Jr. with his awards. word “conservatory.” promote self-esteem and teach leader in performing arts education. musicians are those who play what This year, in fourth grade young spellers that with hard work dents who want to enter their Harry Potter, that has helped me He flourished at the school they can master.” Sweet took his spelling bee started with 25 contest- and practice you can win your school’s spelling bee to practice become a better speller,” said becoming a featured artist, and after love for the piano used it as a foun- ants and Parris again was the last school bee repeatedly. “I tell stu- every day. My favorite book is Parris. graduating he relocated to Los dation as he began mastering the art Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 7 - 13, 2019

GUEST EDITORIAL by Dr.E. Faye Williams City Chronicles Who Really Won Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood the Super Bowl?

by Dr. Faye Williams Does Kamala Harris Have Enough Obama-like As far as I’m concerned, neither of the teams on the field won the Super Bowl. Something wonderful happened along the way, and we had a con- sciousness raising event. Appeal to be the First Female President? So many who could’ve been performers for the half time show said “NO” to invitations to be there. Others made it known before being asked Kamala Harris has had a fairly released nearly two weeks ago, Howard alum called me after the numerous turns and twists over the that they would not perform if asked because they were supporting former quick rise to fame as a young U.S. Harris said, “The future of our announcement with similar con- next two years. And while Harris NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. What they did was spectacular, but Senator from California. The sena- country depends on you and mil- cerns about her tough on crime has become an up and coming the issue is bigger than Colin. They were making a score for Black digni- tor, a former prosecutor and state lions of others lifting our voices to stance, which may have been Democratic rock star, she still has ty. Some of them have made mistakes in the past, but on this issue they’re attorney general, is the daughter of fight for our American values. unfair to many minorities facing an to face the fact that campaigns are right. a Jamaican father and Indian moth- That’s why I’m running for presi- unequal Justice System. hard and candidates like Biden and Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner claims that NFL teams don’t er, both immigrants to the United dent of the United States.” Harris, a longtime prosecutor Sanders will be hard to beat. believe Kaepernick could win games for them. A similar excuse is one States. Harris had a formal campaign served as San Francisco district Several months ago Biden was many of us have heard all of our lives when it comes to getting an oppor- One of her favorite lines from her launch in Oakland, Calif., on attorney as well as California attor- the clear leader in Harvard tunity to try. Even when we have super proven skills and a massive stump speech is, “We are a nation Martin Luther King, Jr. Day where ney general, has faced criticism in CAPS/Harris’s poll with support amount of education and training above our competitors, we often lose to of immigrants. Unless you are she gave a speech outlining her the past about her “smart on crime” from 32 percent of Democrats those who’re inferior on all accounts—so as we say down South, “That Native American or your people candidacy. approach toward criminal justice. polled. Hillary Clinton, finished dog won’t hunt.” were kidnapped and placed on a Hitting the ground running, She has called herself a “progres- second with 18 percent of the vote, I’ve had my problems with some of those who are supporting the cause slave ship, your people are immi- Harris also traveled to Columbia, sive prosecutor,” but critics say that and Sanders was third with 16 per- for which Kaepernick took a knee, but their speaking out now says to me grants.” S.C., to speak at the Pink Ice Gala, her track record has been far from cent. they at least know right from wrong. Her story is truly American and an event held by the local Gamma progressive. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) I’m not so sure if others get it—whether they understand the power of at a time when women are increas- Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Despite recent attacks about her was the only other candidate to poll unity. Jermaine Dupree didn’t have to support the event. His work is ing their powerbase and growing Alpha, the sorority Harris joined in record, Harris says that she in double digits, with 10 percent of already well known and appreciated by many people. He’s already earned politically – it may be her time to college. South Carolina will hold accountable for her record. “The those surveyed backing her. But if a lot of money, so why? The Super Bowl needs people like him more than shine. It’s no secret that former VP the first primary in 2020 dominated bottom line is the buck stops with we’ve learned anything elections – he needs the Super Bowl. It’s no sacrifice for him to support the cause; but Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders by African American voters. me and I take full responsibility for polling doesn’t mean much. instead, he chose to host a concert series called Super Bowl Live. I guess are still the most viable presidential After making her big announce- what my office did,” she said. Harris is a viable candidate and social justice has no meaning for him. Maybe nobody told those who contenders. But, in the current ment, she also received a dose of “There are cases ... where there could be the first female President, insisted upon performing that Colin does not protest for himself; he does political environment, it sets up reality as well when she was con- were folks that made a decision in but time will tell. And as someone it to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and social issues. well for a woman to rise as the top fronted with questions about her my office and they had not consult- once said, “Elections are not a The performer that hurts most is Gladys Knight singing “America the Democratic contender to Trump. past track record during a press ed me and I wish they had.” beauty contest. It is all about toler- Beautiful” because she’s so widely admired for her music. I realize Many political analysts say that conference at Howard University With the 2020 presidential elec- ance. “ Atlanta is her hometown, but she didn’t need the exposure. She has long Harris has that same appeal as in Washington, DC, her alma tion a long ways away and over 20 Signing off from the Supervisor been a superstar. Barack Obama had back in 2008 mater. Democratic candidates announcing of Elections Office, Those who refused to support the Super Bowl are the real winners. I can when he turned the Democratic In fact, a close friend and their candidacy there will be Reggie Fullwood only hope that those who could not resist performing will do something to establishment on its head defeating redeem themselves. In the Black community, we always have important Hilary Clinton. causes for which we have to fight, so all is not lost for them. They can still There are several obvious simi- help to do something good for Black America. larities between Harris and former There is a bill in Congress on Voting Rights and Anti-Corruption they President Obama. There are silly can support. Bennett College urgently needs funds to stay open—as do comparisons like the fact that they many Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Congresswoman are both products of parents from Lucy McBath from Atlanta already has challengers for the next election different races or the fact that both after winning her race just a few weeks ago; she could use early support were first term U.S. Senator that to protect her seat. Senator Kamala Harris is leading the Presidential race decided to run for President. and could use help. The Progressive National Baptists need support for Both were young Presidential their campaign against Wells Fargo for causing so many in the Black com- candidates. The 54-year-old Harris munity to lose their homes; they ask that we stop banking with Wells is actually older than Obama was Fargo. The National Congress of Black Women, National Black Alliance when he decided to run at the age and Clear the Airwaves need help with the Respect Us campaign by of 46 – he was 47 when he took refraining from spending money with McDonald’s, Subway Restaurants, office. Kohl’s, JCPenney’s and Adidas so long as they spend their advertising Clearly, Harris is more attractive dollars on radio stations that play hateful, derogatory, misogynistic rap. than Obama (at least in my book). Those are some of the ways all of us win something bigger than the Super OK, that was a bad joke, but she is Bowl. an attractive candidate, and people (Dr. E. Faye Williams is National President of the National Congress of like good-looking well-spoken Black Women, 202/678-6788. www.nationalcongressbw.org. She also politicians. hosts “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-FM 89.3 in Washington, DC.) In her announcement video What are the Issues Concerning Jacksonville’s Black Voters? By Charles Griggs Lenny Curry telling us why we First on the list is a commitment groups and stakeholders that have ming in the African American com- Cities like Birmingham, “Achieving equity—just and fair shouldn’t vote for archrival Anna to growth and development of fallen on deaf ears. As a result, a lot munity. Baltimore, Atlanta and Tampa make inclusion into a society in which all Broche. And while it may still be African American-owned business- of good policy concepts have been And that brings us to my final it their business to use HBCUs as a can participate, prosper, and reach considered a little early for voters to es. Not that watered down, “I sup- neglected because they didn’t come recommendation for those looking drawing card. Those towns do that their full potential—is the moral officially pick a candidate, it’s defi- port small business growth” stuff. from the right people. to secure Black votes. While because it’s good for the communi- imperative, a potent antidote to nitely not too early to talk about the I’m talking about a concentrated Everyone deserves to live in a Jacksonville claims to be bold, it ty and makes economic sense. So inequality, and the superior growth issues that affect the African effort to put Black business owners safe community, whether they vote refuses to do anything that would let why not Jacksonville? After all, model.” - PolicyLink American community. on the map. Candidates should or not. Candidates should focus on the world know its population is 30 there is a stadium on the edge of With the fanfare and attention of Let’s be clear – Jacksonville’s know and care about how Black- public safety policies that ignite percent African-American. It’s time downtown where the hometown the 2018 mid-term elections in the African American community has owned businesses are faring. trust, and not just focus on to tell everyone that Jacksonville NFL team only plays 9 games a rear view mirror, it’s time for Duval more to lose and less to gain from Candidates should understand that improved police response times. isn’t short for “Andrew Jackson- year. Additionally, Black taxpayers’ County local elections to take center this year’s election. Given the fact while Jacksonville’s economy Prevention is the core ingredient to ville.” Yeah, we have an NFL team, help to support everything that goes stage. The process for qualifying for that there are no Democratic candi- maybe booming, minority compa- everyone feeling safe. A vibrant and but so do 31 other cities. It’s time to on down there, and deserve to use it office is over, and the election hype dates in the race, Blacks have no nies are still struggling and those safe community means investing in stage an event that would showcase as well. The candidate who can is once again underway. traditional champion for base issues gaps need to be addressed. people, not the latest law enforce- the pride and culture of make that kind of commitment will All local constitutional offices and concerns. Nevertheless, African Serious contenders should also be ment tactics. Jacksonville’s African American win Black voters. My vote for sure. are on the ballot – Mayor, City Americans must choose someone unflinching with incentivizing large I can remember as a young boy community. It would take a lot for any politi- Council, Tax Collector, Sheriff, who will advocate for policies most and medium-sized Black owned growing up in the Durkeeville area Here’s how. cian to speak directly to African Supervisor of Elections, etc. important to them. companies to migrate to of Jacksonville. My friends and I Jacksonville should invest in and American voters in a language spe- Leading the way is the race for Jacksonville has a long history of Jacksonville. The city has been could bounce from one recreational host an HBCU football classic. cific to the needs of a community Mayor with four candidates vying neglect when it comes to the Black good at doing it for everyone else. center to the next. We could play Bring back Florida A&M long neglected. However, if you are for the position and roughly six community. The struggle certainly Next, we know political rhetoric sports for our schools or neighbor- University or Bethune-Cookman looking to get out front on the issues weeks left before election. With started long before this election suggests that all winning roads go hood teams. We played at parks and University and make it a week-long important to Blacks, this is your such a short timeframe, all eyes cycle. Yet, people get surprised through public safety. What this gyms and participated in art and cul- festival atmosphere for the entire way forward: Black owned business should be focused on issues, right? when non-status quo recommenda- really means is that “voters” need to ture programs – there was always city to enjoy (Just like they make us growth; investing in people; and Wrong. tions are made. So let’s go ahead feel safe as they move freely about something for us to do. do for the TaxSlayer Bowl). It’s finance African American entertain- Most of the campaigning so far and be bold and demand that candi- their lives. There are various public In other words, increase funding been about 18 years since FAMU or ment, culture and sports. has come from incumbent Mayor dates address what we really want. safety ideas that have come from for targeted prevention program- BCU played in the Duval County. See you at the polls.

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FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5 - 11, 2019 M E N ' S 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 B L A C K C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L (Standings and Top Players)

CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS

DIV CONF ALL CONF ALL CONF ALL DIV ALL NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L W L Virginia State 5 0 11 0 19 3 Norfolk State 8 0 13 10 Morehouse 11 3 17 3 W L W L Lincoln (Mo.) 15 5 Virginia Union 3 2 9 3 13 9 Florida A&M 7 2 10 14 Albany State 9 5 10 14 Prairie View A&M 9 0 11 11 W. Va. State 11 9 Bowie State 2 2 8 3 12 11 North Carolina A&T 6 2 11 11 Clark Atlanta 8 6 11 10 Texas Southern 6 3 11 11 UDC 11 10 Chowan 2 3 5 7 12 8 Fort Valley State 5 9 6 19 Bethune-Cookman 5 4 10 13 Jackson State 6 3 9 13 Hampton 10 11 ™ Elizabeth City State 1 4 7 5 11 12 North Carolina Central 5 4 10 13 Paine 4 9 5 16 Alabama State 6 3 8 12 Tennessee State 7 15 Lincoln 1 4 5 7 12 11 Coppin State 5 4 5 19 Benedict 3 10 4 18 Grambling State 5 4 11 11 SOUTH DIVISION Howard 4 4 10 13 WEST DIVISION Ark. Pine Bluff 4 5 7 15 Livingstone 5 1 7 5 14 7 Savannah State 4 4 7 15 Miles 11 3 14 7 BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Shaw 5 2 6 6 11 10 Morgan State 3 6 8 14 LeMoyne-Owen 11 5 16 8 Alcorn State 3 6 7 14 PLAYER &ODÀLQ       SC State 2 6 4 20 Lane 9 7 12 10 Alabama A&M 3 6 4 19 Pat Johnson-Agwu, 6-5, Sr., F, W. VA. STATE - Winston-Salem State 3 3 4 8 9 11 Md. E. Shore 2 8 4 21 Tuskegee 8 6 12 10 Southern 2 7 3 19 Finished with team-high 17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 J. C. Smith 2 4 3 9 6 13 Delaware State 1 8 4 18 Kentucky State 7 7 9 13 Miss. Valley State 1 8 3 20 assists and 2 steals in win over Urbana after putting St. Augustine’s 2 5 4 9 7 14 Spring Hill 3 11 7 16 in 41 points, 25 in the last 17-plus minutes to allow Fayetteville State 2 5 3 10 4 16 BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Central State 3 11 5 19 SWAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK WKH

UNDER THE BANNER &,$$DQG6,$&KHDGHGWRÀQDOZHHNV WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS HOOPS THIS WEEK LUT WILLIAMS SIAC THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 CIAA BCSP Editor The men of Morehouse and women of Benedict LEONARD WINS DEFENSIVE ROY AWARD: St. Augustine's @ Johnson C. Smith 4 pm :LQVWRQ6DOHP6WDWH#&ODÀLQ SP -XVWRYHUWZRZHHNVRIEDVNHWEDOODERXWÀYHJDPHVDUH have been the outstanding teams in the SIAC. SIAC South Carolina State product and Indianapolis Miles @ Spring Hill 7:30 pm INDEPENDENTS left for each team in the CIAA and SIAC regular seasons Morehouse (17-3, 11-3), who only has road losses at Colts linebacker Darius Leon- Missouri Western @ Lincoln 7:30 pm Radford @ Hampton 7 pm with tournament play set to begin on Feb. 25 in Charlotte, Clark Atlanta and Benedict over the last 15 games, was Tennessee State @ Morehead State 6:35 pm ard might have been snubbed UDC @ LIU Post 7:30 pm N. C. and Birmingham, Ala. respectively (see STAT COR- Grady Brew- W. Va. State @ Glenville State 7:30 pm 17th in last week's NABC Div. II rankings. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 by Pro Bowl voters, but he has CIAA NER). er's Maroon Tigers have a two-game lead in the E. Div. St. Augustine's @ Winston-Salem State 4 pm more than made up for the over- Virginia State @ Virginia Union 4 pm Here are how the men's and women's CIAA and SIAC and have their remaining four games at home at Forbes Bowie State @ Lincoln 4 pm Shaw @ Livingstone 4 pm races are looking as we head towards tournament time. sight. Johnson C. Smith @ Fayetteville State 4 pm Arena beginning with a return date vs. Clark Atlanta this Chowan @ Elizabeth City State 4 pm Leonard was named the MEAC Saturday (Feb. 9) and closing out with Benedict on Feb. Md.-E. Shore @ NC Central 4 pm Howard @ Florida A&M 4 pm CIAA 19. league's 2018 Defensive Rookie Morgan State @ SC State 4 pm Coppin State @ Savannah State 4 pm The men of Virginia State and women of Virginia Miles of the Year at Saturday night's Norfolk State @ Bethune-Cookman 4 pm   KDVWKHEHVWUHFRUGDQGLVÀUVWLQ Delaware State @ NC A&T 4 pm SIAC Union have set the pace in their respective CIAA races. the men's W. Div. but LeMoyne-Owen (16-8, 11-5) is NFL Honors. Tuskegee @ Miles 3 pm Darius Leonard Fort Valley State @ Paine 3 pm Between the two, they are 22-1 against conference compe- closing fast, winning seven of its last eight games. Since the Pro Bowl voting, Albany State @ Benedict 3 pm Morehouse @ Clark Atlanta 6 pm tition. Both are nationally ranked. LeMoyne-Owen @ Lane 7:30 pm Benedict's women (17-5), under head coach James which inexplicably left off Leonard, the Colts rookie Kentucky State @ Central State 3 pm SWAC Lonnie Blow's VSU Trojans (19-3, 11-0 CIAA, 5-0 N. Rice, have an unblemished (12-0) SIAC record. Tuskeg- ZHQW RQ WR JDUQHU RWKHU KLJKSURÀOH DZDUGV LQFOXGLQJ Grambling State @ Southern 5 pm Jackson State @ Alcorn State 5:30 pm Div.) were 24th last week in the NABC Div. II rankings and ee (16-5, 11-2) has the next best record in the conference. Miss. Valley State @ Alabama A&M 4:30 pm EHLQJ D ÀUVWWHDP$OO3UR VHOHFWLRQ E\ 7KH$VVRFLDWHG Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Alabama State 5 pm Prairie View A&M @ Texas Southern 7:30 pm 20th in the D2SIDA Media poll. The Trojans have won 16 Benedict handled Tuskegee 58-39 on Jan. 5 but has eeked INDEPENDENTS Press and being named Defensive Rookie of the Year by Hampton @ Winthrop 2 pm straight games since a one-point loss to King (Tn.) Univer- out wins vs. Paine (79-78) and Albany State (64-61). NW Missouri @ Lincoln 3 pm the Professional Football Writers Association (PFWA). Tennessee State @ Eastern Kentucky 6 pm sity (86-85) in November a loss they have avenged. Benedict hosts Albany State Saturday. UDC @ NYIT 7 pm W. Va. Wesleyan @ W. Va. State 4 pm Saturday's award effectively caps off Leonard's monster MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AnnMarie Gilbert's VUU Lady Panthers (19-1, 11-1 CIAA rookie campaign. -RKQVRQ&6PLWK#&ODÀLQ SP CIAA, 5-1 N. Div.) were 12th last week in the WBCA Div. B C S P H O O P S T O P T E N MEAC Morgan State @ Savannah State 4 pm II Coaches Poll and 17th in the Women's Div. II SIDA poll. The 6-foot-2, 234-pound Leonard, whom the Colts Coppin State @ SC State 7:30 pm Howard @ Bethune-Cookman 7:30 pm The Lady Panthers suffered their only loss (62-59) back on DIV. II (Men) selected in the second round out of South Carolina State, Norfolk State @ Florida A&M 7:30 pm 1. VIRGINIA STATE (19-3, 11-0, 5-0 CIAA N) - Got wins over Bowie State and Lincoln. NEXT: @ Va. Union Sat., Md.-E. Shore @ NC A&T 7:30 pm Delaware State @ NC Central 7:30 pm Dec. 6 in their only meeting vs. new conference member, @ Chowan Wed. immediately became a force on an improved Indianapolis SIAC 2. MOREHOUSE (17-3, 11-3 SIAC) - Wins over Albany State and Fort Valley State. NEXT: @ Clark Atlanta Sat., Fort Valley State @ Benedict 7:30 pm &ODÁLQ. They have won 11 straight since that defeat. +RVWV&ODÀLQ:HG defensive unit. Albany State @ Paine 7:30 pm Spring Hill @ Tuskegee 7:30 pm The chief competition for VSU is likely its fellow N. 3. LINCOLN (MO) (15-5) - Defeated Emporia State and nationally-ranked Washburn. NEXT: Hosting Missouri Central State @ Kentucky State Western Sat.  /HRQDUGSRVWHGGRXEOHGLJLWVDFNVLQWKUHHRIKLVÀUVW SWAC Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Alabama A&M 7:30 pm Div. competitors, Virginia Union and Bowie State. VSU 4. LEMOYNE-OWEN (16-8, 11-5) - Wins over Tuskegee and Miles. NEXT: Sat. @ Lane. four games with a season high 19 tackles, 15 solos, in just Jackson State @ Southern 7:30 pm 5. MILES (13-7, 10-3) - Lost to LeMoyne-Owen, beat Lane. NEXT: @ SHC Thurs., hosting Tuskegee Sat. Miss. Valley State @ Alabama State 7:30 pm has double-digit wins over both but has rematches Sat. at NCAA DIV. I (Men) Grambling State @ Alcorn State 7:30 pm his second NFL Game. He took the league lead in tack- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 1. NORFOLK STATE (13-10, 8-0) - Beat Howard, 80-78 in wild one (see story below). NEXT: Sat. @ B-CU, Mon. CIAA VUU and on Feb. 20 vs. BSU in Ettrick, Va.` @ FAMU. Livingstone @ Fayetteville State 7:30 pm 2. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (11-11, 9-0) - Beat Alabama A&M and Alabama State. NEXT: Sat. @ Texas Southern. les early in the season and maintained that lead through- Lincoln @ Elizabeth City State 7:30 pm The Lady Panthers also are most closely pursued by Bowie State @ Virginia Union 7:30 pm 3. FLORIDA A&M (10-14, 7-2) - Got home wins over NC A&T and NC Central. Tied for 2nd in MEAC. NEXT: Hosts out the season. He ended up leading the league in total &ODÀLQ#0RUHKRXVH SP N. Div. foes. They have close wins over Bowie State and Howard Sat., Norfolk State Mon. Virginia State @ Chowan 7:30 pm Winston-Salem State @ Shaw 8 pm 4. TEXAS SOUTHERN (11-11, 6-3) - Beat both Alabama A&M and Alabama State. NEXT: Hosting Prairie View tackles (163) and solo tackles (111), and his seven sacks SIAC Chowan. They host BSU on Feb. 13 and close out the reg- A&M Sat. Morris @ Paine 7:30 pm 2. JACKSON STATE (9-13, 6-3) - Win streak at three after wins over MVSU and UAPB,Tied for 2nd in SWAC. ranked second in the league among rookies. &ODÀLQ#0RUHKRXVH SP ular season at Chowan on Feb. 23 INDEPENDENT NEXT: On the road at Alcorn State, Sat., @ Southern Mon. St. Thomas Aquinas @ UDC 7 pm Displaying a knack to always be around the football, Hampton @ Campbell 7 pm Leonard totaled an amazing seven games with 10 or more tackles, a feat that tied for the NFL lead. He effectively announced his presence as a tackling machine in Week 2 BCSP Notes when Leonard recorded 19 tackles (15 solo) against the Washington Redskins. O'Neal to play in PGA Genesis Open Tour, Asian Tour, European Professional Development Tour in Morocco and the eGolf Tour in the U.S. The NFL recognized Leonard as the Defensive LOS ANGELES – Tiger Woods has announced former Jackson "In 1999 I had the opportunity to play a round of golf with Mr. Sif- Rookie of the Month for September, and he wasyour named moneyState standout Tim O'Neal as the recipient a of the raise IRUGDQGKHKDVKDGKXJHLQÁXHQFHRQPH2·1HDOVDLG0U6LIIRUGKDV the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his production Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption for the PGA Tour's 2019 Genesis Open to be played next week been an example on how to carry yourself on and off the golf course. I in Week 2 and Week 17. ney work harder byin California.earning higher interestam rates.extremely humbled and grateful to have received the Charlie Sifford He was selected as the BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS PAGE Awarded since 2009, the exemption has repre- Memorial Exemption for 2019 Genesis Open." 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One JaxInterfaith Mt. Moriah House of God Dialogue National Founders Day Celebration One Jax Interfaith Dialogue forum Mt. Moriah House of God Saints in Christ Church, 1005 Odessa Street is scheduled for Monday, February will celebrate National Founders Day, Sunday, February 10th at 11 a.m. 11th at 10-11:30 a.m. at UNF's This year’s theme is “Do you know who you are?” Bishop Lorenzo Moore Interfaith Center, 1 UNF Drive A is the Presiding Prelate and Pastor. Guest speaker is civil rights activist, his- monthly dialogue among torian and author Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. For more info (904) 353-9750. Jacksonville's clergy and faith lead- ers. This is open to clergy and inter- ested laypersons. For more info Household of Faith Synergy visit www.unf.edu/onejax. Transformation Health Fair AACGOAA Household of Faith Church Health Ministries located at 1410 Edgewood Avenue West, presents the “Synergy Transformation Health Fair,” sched- Honoree Banquet uled for Saturday, March 2nd, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join HOF for a health and wellness awareness preventative health care fair while having fun! Come peruse vendor booths, hear healthcare, speakers and prepare for wellness. For questions and more info contact the church office at (904) 764-8400. Evangelism Explosion International On Saturday, March 2nd at 8:30 a.m. the Evangelism Explosion International introduces Equip America, an initiative to equip individuals to share the most exciting gift they possess, their faith, in a non-threatening Some of the "Outstanding Service" honorees included (L-R) Altamese Dawkins, way with friends, relatives, work associates, neighbors, and the people they Mary Edna Paschall and Beatrice Gilliard; (standing, holdong honorees' portraits are Shawn Jefferson is among the meet. Participants will learn how to present the Gospel with their hand! Dorothy Williams, Jackie Jones, Linda Williams and Cynthia West. Coaches Hall of Fame inductees Location is Cedar Bay Baptist Church, 11553 N Main St. For tickets visit The African American Coaches, www.EquipAmerica.org. Church of the Crucifixion Honors Living Black History Game Officials and Athletic Association’s 10th Annual induc- Greater Macedonia Baptist Church Last weekend, Church of the and music trailblazer Dr. Norma orees are between 90 and 99 years tion will take place Friday, Crucifixion Catholic Church cele- Solomon White, keynote speaker of age (nonagenarians). February 15th at the Legends 43rd Pastor Anniversary Celebration brated the contributions of nine out- and recipient of the "Woman of the Erskerline Favors, a member of the Center, 5130 Soutel Dr. at 6:30 p.m. Greater Macedonia Baptist Church of Northside located at 1880 West standing African-American women Year" award; Gloria Barton, event planning committee, noted This year’s honorees include: Edgewood Avenue will celebrate the church and pastor’s anniversary. The at its 9th Annual Black History Altamese Dawkins, Beatrice "2019 is the 'year of the woman.' Albert Chester, Sr., Nathanial church was established in 1914. Dr. Williams pastorate commenced 1976 to Program. Gilliard, Julia Holly, Kathryn Nationally, women are making Glover, Joy Hair, Alvin Heggs, present. The congregation of Macedonia invites greater Jacksonville com- Themed "Year of the Woman," the Howell and Mary Edna Paschall, strides. We wanted to honor women James Collins, Nathan Graddick, munity to come share in this special occasion of the church 43rd anniver- event honored community matri- recipients of the "Outstanding in our local community - like Dr. Wesley Hair, Calvin Holland, sary. Celebration dates are Sunday, February 10th featuring guests’ church- archs who have spent their lives Service" award; and Rhudine James White - who serve as great exam- Herbert Nixon, Glenn Davis, es Philippian Community Church (Bishop Virgil Jones, Sr.) and Mt. Vernon generously serving the needs of oth- and Nevaida Thomas, recipients of ples, have broken barriers and have Booker Hill, Edward Robinson Sr., Baptist Church (Dr. Kelly E. Brown) and Sunday, February 17th featuring ers as educators, entrepreneurs, the "Distinguished Military demonstrated that all things are pos- Walter Fulton, Shawn Jefferson, guest church Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Bishop John Guns) and leaders, nurses, veterans and volun- Service" award. Of special note, sible with faith, hard work and Larry Roziers, Herbert Wilbert and Mt. Bethel Baptist Church (Dr. Robert E. Herring). The events are free and teers. Honorees included interna- one of the honorees is 100 years old strength of character." Daryl Joseph. For more info contact open to the public. For more info call (904) 764-9257. tional servant leader and education (a centurion), and five of the hon- Mr. Hall at (904) 521-8696.

- - - SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING WITH JAMES WASHINGTON - -- -- Take Rest in Not Always Having to be in Control wrong on both counts i. e., wrong Sunday service, I can tell you God’s way of giving me insight into need to know. So where He is, I’ll stantly after your attention. thing wrong place. unequivocally that I am not the pri- His destiny for me via a sermon try to be. But, the simple truth is God so I tend to act every now and then mary source of knowing why things about independence. Personally, I am now convicted loves me that He sent His Son so without consciously understanding unfold the way they do and neither I clearly understand that I cannot that my job is to accept what is that I might live eternally. There is that God has worked all of this out, are you. accomplish anything without shown to me. I cannot speak for really not much more to it than that. without needing any input from me. Spiritually speaking, my mistake acknowledging Christ first. I really you but for me I need quiet time in My job then becomes clear: seek As I’ve said and written many has been to think that somehow, I do realize I don’t function well out- the Word. Him out and don’t worry about the times, this fight is fixed and we would one day, through my own side of the boundaries of faith and a My prayers have become rest. Let go and let God. win. volition, discover the best way to belief in Jesus’ intercession on my requests for the Lord to allow me to This column may seem a little There was a time when I thought serve God. behalf. fulfill His destiny for me, whatever more narrative than usual, but I’m there must be something I’m not My “calling,” my life’s work For me that means getting as that might be. I’m convinced that declaring what works for me, delib- getting because the more I searched would become clear because after close as I can to wallowing in the He has so much more for me than I erate and regular reaching out. Sometimes, even now, I think I for the meaning of my own salva- all, I was actively searching to get Word of God via prayer, Bible could ever imagine. That act alone guides my can work out the answers to life’s tion, the more lost I became. to what I was supposed to be doing study, meditation or whatever you I believe it’s Deuteronomy that thoughts and, in many ways, deter- simplest problems without any You see, I now know it’s really with the gifts the Lord had given want to call it. says when all else fails, return to mines my behavior, or at least it help, only to confuse the situation easy to fool yourself when you’re me. Wrong! I exist because He exists. In this God and obey Him. He will be mer- should. worse. arrogant enough to think you have That’s not letting go and letting regard, my calling, my vocation is ciful. As long as you realize you can’t More, importantly there are still all the answers, or you’re capable God. That’s holding on and giving to receive, listen, accept and obey. Now I know finding God in the figure it out by yourself, then you times when I’m sure I’m looking of getting out of any situation using yourself way too much credit. The Scripture says lean not on my context of man’s understanding can don’t have to try to anymore. for all of the right things in all the your own devices. message during service was so sim- own understanding but seek God seem impossible. Listening to Him May God bless and keep you right places only to realize I’m Because of an enlightening ple that I can honestly say it was always. If I do that, I’ll find what I is tough because the world is con- always.

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million Americans are affected by can save a life. with their insulin affordability. diabetes and is the seventh leading When diabetes is not diagnosed Council Members Jim Love and as cause of death in the United States. properly or it is poorly managed well as Joyce Morgan believe that In our community, studies show and left untreated it can lead to seri- this effort has the potential to help that we are disproportionately ous health care and monetary chal- constituents in need have access to affected by diabetes. The rates of lenges and complications such as and afford their medications. diagnosed diabetes among African job loss, disability, hypoglycemia, There is a quote from actress EVENTS Americans is 12.7% compared to hypertension, heart disease, heart Jenifer Lewis, from the hit tv series 7.4% of whites nationally. In attack, stroke, blindness, and kid- Blackish and author of The Mother Tribute to Stevie Wonder Jacksonville and Duval County, it ney disease. of Black Hollywood, “We have to The Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St. presents a tribute to continues to grow. Diabetes-related disparities affect pay attention to one another and Stevie Wonder featuring Kevin Griffin, Mark Hall and Jeremy, February According to the Florida Health individuals and their family’s have the strength and courage to 8th, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more info visit www.ritzjacksonville.com. Department, in 2016, 16.2% of income and the economy in com- say, ‘let’s get some help.’” MLK Foundation Black History Month Docuseries I African Americans were diagnosed munities they live in. They will Diabetes patients in Jacksonville The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc., will premier with diabetes in Duval County have to absorb the costs associated can call the helpline to get some documentaries and have discussions on topics of interest that affected compared to 14.5% in the state. with the disproportionate health help and representatives will work black people then and now. Feature film scheduled is “The Souls of Black Further, the Florida Diabetes care use that results from these dis- with them and develop a cost-sav- Girls,” Saturday, February 9th at 12 noon, at the AME Building, 101 E. Advisory Council reported in their parities. The Florida Diabetes ings plan based on the patient’s Union Street. Suite 100. For more info contact the DMLKJMF at (904) Hon. Joyce Morgan 2017 Diabetes Report that over the Report stated …”in 2012 that the needs. 240-1523. No one knows how much dia- past 20 years, the number of diag- estimated direct medical expenses Individuals without means can Post-Vietnam to the Present Dialogue betes could become a part of their nosed diabetes among Florida for diagnosed and undiagnosed dia- contact the Solutions Center for Attend the Diversity and the US Navy Forum entitled, “Post-Vietnam to life. For Council Member Joyce adults more than doubled, increas- betes, pre-diabetes, and gestational assistance in gaining access to the Present.” Monday, February 11th at 7 p.m. This event will be of inter- Morgan, dealing with the effects of ing from 5.2 percent in 1995 to 11.2 diabetes was $19.3 billion. During affordable insulin, resources and est to any and all working on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. diabetes in her family has made her percent in 2014. this same time period an additional options. Specifically, the center Navy and Coast Guard personnel working in the field of diversity and a lifetime advocate for diabetes Serving as a local and regional $5 billion was spent on indirect provides cost savings solutions, inclusion and equal opportunity are strongly urged to attend. Guest is care. Many of her family members volunteer and spokesperson for the costs from lost productivity due to free clinic information to receive Keith Green, author of the book, “Black Officer, White Navy”. For more including her father, father-in-law American Diabetes Association diabetes” affecting the local econo- support and short-term and long- info call (904) 568-8792. and brother have been touched by (ADA) for many years, Morgan my and work force. term options for immediate needs. Manhattan Beach Presentation Pop Up Exhibit diabetes. So this is personal for hosted fundraising events and par- During a recent diabetes summit Help is available now by calling The Beaches Museum presents “Recovering Manhattan Beach – A Council Member Morgan who ticipated in marathons while raising in Jacksonville, we learned that Eli the Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center Presentation and Pop-up Exhibit,” scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th, knows all too well the stress, anxi- awareness and educating our com- Lilly and Company has created The helpline at 833-808-1234 to get 6 – 8 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 3rd Street, Neptune ety and costs of loved ones living munity about diabetes and diabetes Lilly Diabetes Solution Center and more information and immediate Beach. Learn how the role Manhattan Beach played in Jacksonville’s with the disease. care. Morgan knows we can win Helpline to provide solutions to assistance. Representatives will be African-American community in the early 20th century, and the factors The American Diabetes because knowledge is power and people in Jacksonville, Florida and available from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm that contributed to its demise. For more info call (904) 241-1141. Association estimates that over 30 what you know will help you and across the US. It will help people (ET) Monday through Friday. Strange Fruit in Florida Dialogue Despite its reputation as the “Sunshine State” and a tourist destination, Florida harbors a lengthy and painful history of racial violence. Tameka Sen. Cory Booker Announces Hobbs, Ph.D., professor of history at Florida Memorial University, and the Soul Train Cruise to author of “Democracy Abroad, Lynching at Home: Racial Violence in Florida,” examines the history of lynching and racial violence in Florida, 2020 Run for the White House outlining the overall arc of the lynching era in the U.S. between 1882 and Set Sail Full of Stars 1930, Saturday, February 16th at 1 p.m. at the Main Library, 303 Laura St. Newark such as housing and R&B superstars who have appeared on Soul Train throughout every N. For more info visit www.jaxpubliclibrary.org. poverty. The video’s narra- era of its storied history will come together on the 2020 MLK Foundation Black History Month Docuseries II tive features the New Jersey Soul Train Cruise, paying homage to each genera- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc., will premier Senator affirming that he tion that grew up with the iconic show. documentaries and have discussions on topics of interest that affected still lives in the inner-city Featuring The Jacksons, The Isley Brothers, black people then and now. Feature film scheduled is “500 Years Later,” Newark. Johnny Gill, Cameo, Peabo Bryson, War, Saturday, February 16th at 12 noon, at the AME Building, 101 E. Union “I still live there today, Atlantic Starr, Karyn White, Regina Bell, Street. Suite 100. For more info contact the DMLKJMF at (904) 240-1523. and I’m the only senator Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, The GCS Black History is American History who goes home to a low- Urban Guerilla Orchestra, Cruise Host Tony Cornelius Green Cove Springs presents “Black History is American History,” income, inner city commu- and original Soul Train Dancers, the Soul Train Cruise will revel in the scheduled for Saturday, February 16th at 6 p.m. Location is Green Cove nity. The first community music, inimitable fashion and groundbreaking dance moves that Springs Junior High school, 1220 Bonaventure Avenue, Green Cove that took a chance on me,” changed music and pop culture forever. Springs, Fl. For more info contact Hattie Alexander at (904) 705-4259. Booker says in the Guests aboard the 2020 Soul Train Cruise will experience seven days Tweens Augusta Fells Savage Corey Booker announcement video. of nonstop Love, Peace and Soul, spending their days and nights with On February 16th, 2 - 4 p.m. it’s the inaugural celebration of Augusta “I believe that we can Though much of the 2020 the stars during more than 50 live performances and over 25 celebrity Fells Savage for ages 5 - 12 at the Green Cove Springs Library, 403 Ferris build a country where no one is for- Election attention this week went to interactive events. The vacation of a lifetime includes parties at the St., Green Cove Springs, Fl. For more info contact Jennifer Parker at (904) gotten, no one is left behind, where former Starbucks Coffee executive pool, a Gospel Hour, live interviews, cocktail receptions, Q&A ses- 269-6315. parents can put food on the table. Howard Schultz, the end of the sions, dance classes with the original Soul Train dancers, wine tasting, MLK Foundation Black History Month Docuseries III Where there are good paying jobs week held a surprise entry: Senator costume parties and so much more. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc., will premier with good benefits in every neigh- Cory Booker of New Jersey. The cruise will take place aboard the Holland America Line Nieuw documentaries and have discussions on topics of interest that affected borhood. Where our criminal jus- It was widely expected that Sen. Amsterdam, a luxurious ship that features an array of premier dining, black people then and now. Feature film scheduled is I Am Not Your Negro tice system keeps us safe, instead of Booker would run, the former lounges surrounded by panoramic views, a world class spa and salon - Saturday, February 23rd, at 12 noon, at the AME Building, 101 E. Union shuffling more children into cages mayor of Newark with a high-fly- and elegant staterooms. Street. Suite 100. For more info contact the DMLKJMF at (904) 240-1523. and coffins. Where we see the faces ing social media presence and an Cabin prices start at only $1,900 per person (double occupancy) and August Savage Cultural Festival of our leaders on television and feel affable personality has been include access to all of the major concerts, gourmet meals, and daily The August Savage Cultural Festival will be held Saturday, February pride, not shame,” Booker contin- rumored to be a contender for the events. Further information is available at www.soultraincruise.com or 23rd at Historic Spring Park in Green Coves Springs, Fl. For more details ues. White House for years. by calling 844-266-7685. contact Henrietta Francis (904) 652-5491. Sen. Booker will join Sen. Harris, Booker, 49, is likely to project an Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), upbeat positive tone at a time when Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), President Donald Trump is winning Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), former FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY comparisons to some of the worst Housing Secretary Julian Castro presidents in U.S. history. If either GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 865.09 Florida GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 865.09 (D-Texas) and South Bend Indiana Senators Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) Mayor Pete Buttigieg, have all Statue, MICHELLE WRIGHT will register with Florida Statue, KENYA ROGERS will register or Booker win the White House, announced that they will run for the The Division of Corporations, Department of with The Division of Corporations, they would become the second White House in 2020. African American president in his- State, State of Florida, the fictitious name, Department of State, State of Florida, the fic- Sen. Booker has already made tory, after Barack Obama. stops in key primary states over the CLEANING DONE WRIGHT, under which it will titious name, ALL THINGS TRAVEL, under Booker announced his candidacy last few months. He now plans to via a video called “Rise.” be doing business at: 7707 Merrill Rd., Unit which it will be doing business at: P.O. Box travel more extensively as he joins The video focuses on many of the the most diverse presidential field 15004, Jacksonville, Florida 32277. 41304, Jacksonville, Florida 32203. issues he confronted as Mayor of in American history.

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BFAS Jazz Session shows, STEM educators & scien- Shoot for the Stars Adams St. For tickets and more Jacksonville’s African-American We Shall Overcome community in the early 20th centu- On Friday, February 8th at 7:30 tists, hands-on activities, cool info visit www.nonprofitctr.org. Golf Tournament ry, and the factors that contributed with Damien Sneed p.m. join drummers Dennis robots, community health support- Attend the 11th Annual Shoot for to its demise. For more info call Attend the “We Shall Overcome” Mackrel and Reggie Thomas on ers, doctors, health professionals, Jax Chamber Small the Stars Golf Tournament with (904) 241-1141. one man dialogue for a celebration piano with the UNF Jazz Ensemble. community workers, the fire and police department, fun vendor proceeds to benefit students with Business Luncheon of Martin Luther King, featuring For tickets and more info visit special needs. 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Presentation and Pop-up Exhibit,” is an event to help children in the Valentine Dinner Party & Health Expo Room G-4, Conference Center. Nonprofit Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, February community during the Holidays. Akia Uwanda presents the 7th Attend the 7th Annual Florida Join Reuben Keith Green, author of Sign up for the “How to Start a 12th, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Beaches The charity ball needs your support annual “Live, Love & Laugh” jazz STEM & Health Expo Saturday, the book, “Black Officer, White Nonprofit” workshop, scheduled Branch Public Library, 600 3rd throughout the year to help fund valentine dinner party, scheduled February 9th, at 10 a.m. This free, Navy.” For more info contact Felice for Tuesday, February 12th at 5:30 Street, Neptune Beach. Learn how giving to the community, for Friday, February 15th at 7 p.m. event features exciting science Franklin at (904) 261-0175. p.m. at the Nonprofit Center, 40 E. the role Manhattan Beach played in Wednesday, February 13th, 6 - 8 at the Aloft Hotel, 4812 Deerwood p.m. at the Justice Pub, 315 East Park. For tickets and more info Bay Street, Suite 101. Enjoy dinner visit www.akiauwanda.com. desert, comedy door prizes and SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 more! For more details call (904) Jax International 515-3112. Auto Show Smart Couples For their 2019 models, automobile manufacturers have focused on Relationship technology and the American fami- Workshops ly. Attend the Jacksonville Smart Couples Relationship skills International Auto Show, February workshop “Before You Tie the 15th – 17th, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. atten- Knot: Premarital Workshop,” dees can compare features, options Wednesday, Wednesday, February and stylings from 28 car lines. For 13th and Wednesday, March 6th tickets and more info visit from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS www.jaxevents.com. Extension office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue. To register and for more AACGOAA Awards info call (904) 255-7450. Celebration The African American Coaches, Comedy Valentine's Game Officials and Athletic Dinner & Show Association, Inc. annual awards Attend Comedy Zone’s celebration will be held Friday, “Valentine's Dinner & Show February 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Package” scheduled for February Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr. 14th - 16th at the Comedy Zone Seventeen outstanding sports men- located at 3130 Hartley Road. tors will be inducted into the AAC- Enjoy a romantic dinner and show GOAA Hall of Fame. For tickets or package that includes comedy, din- more information contact President ner and an overnight stay! For tick- Spencer Meeks at (904) 359-0550. ets and more info visit www.come- dyzone.com. 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ing to WWD, is a modeling theme increased through the experience. park called ModelLand. And now with ModelLand, I’m tak- The ticketed attraction is due to ing it 10 steps forward, giving peo- set up shop in Santa Monica, ple the opportunity to engage with California. The 21,000-square-foot the elusive world by opening it up park will create a fantasy world to everyone,” Banks continued. where visitors can become “the “Men, women, families, all genera- dream version of themselves” tions can come and enter this model through interactive experiences as world for a day, have a fun shop- well as curated retail and user-gen- ping experience, and an eventful erated content for attendees to meal. This will be the first of many. share. This is bursting the door open and “It’s my calling to bring model- redefining what a model is. It’s all ing to the masses,” Banks told about inclusiveness.” WWD of the park. “I created Top Banks also took to Instagram to Trailblazing R&B Artists Who Model to expand the definition of share the news with fans, writing, Tyra Banks beauty based on my own pain of “My dream for you will soon be a Tyra Banks continues to think of being told ‘no’ that I couldn’t do reality. #ModelLand. A place where Changed the Music Industry new and inventive ways to secure something because I’m curvy or everyone can be a model. A place the bag while bringing the high-end I’m Black.” where all beauty is celebrated. I Our favorite modern-day artists Blind since birth, Stevie Wonder fered from blindness. Charles is the fashion world to everyday con- The entrepreneur also said, “My can’t wait for you to Step Into Your would not be the big stars they are is the epitome of not letting any mastermind behind R&B classics sumers. Her latest venture, accord- empathy for women in general Light.” today without the support and obstacles prevent you from reach- such as “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” inspiration from legendary artists ing your dreams. As one of the “What’d I say,” and “Hit the Road from the past. That’s why we’ve greatest singers in the 20th century, Jack.” compiled a list of trailblazing R&B Wonder’s fifty-year career pro- Aretha Franklin artists who transformed the indus- duced such songs as “Isn’t She Known for hits like “Respect,” ‘Young and the Restless’ Star try with their hit singles, numerous Lovely”, “Sir Duke”, and “Part “(You Make Me Feel Like) A awards, and millions of fans. Time Lover”. Natural Woman,” “Think,” and Check out just a few of these Smokey Robinson “Call Me,” Aretha Franklin is the Kristoff St. John Dead at 52 incredible artists below: This legendary singer and song- epitome of what it means to be an Michael Jackson writer started out as the front man R&B powerhouse. One listen and “Young and the Restless” star Crowned the “King of Pop,” in the Motown group The Miracles. you’ll understand why so many dub Kristoff St. John passed this week Michael Jackson is one of the most Robinson would later go solo and Franklin as the “Queen of Soul” for at the age of 52. St. John was pro- celebrated entertainers of all time. produce hit singles such as her elusive vocals. nounced dead at a home in After getting his start with his fam- “Cruisin,” Being with You,” and Prince Woodland Hills. ily’s group (The Jackson 5) Michael “Just to See Her.” Prince is known best for fusing The actor had played the charac- decided to go solo. Throughout his Ray Charles together genres such as R&B/Soul, ter of Neil Winters since 1991 on career, he went on to earn 13 Ray Charles is a beloved singer, funk, rock, and jazz in order to cre- the long-running CBS daytime soap Grammy Awards. songwriter, musician, and compos- ate a unique sound. “I Wanna Be opera. He was nominated nine Stevie Wonder er who, like Stevie Wonder, suf- Your Love” would become his first times for Daytime Emmy Awards, song to hit the R&B charts. From and he won 10 NAACP Image there, Prince went on to create icon- Awards. He also had roles in the ic albums like 1999, Purple Rain, 1990s on a variety of sitcoms, Oprah has No Sign O the Times, and Diamonds including “Martin,” “The Cosby and Pearls. Show,” “Living Single” and “The Whitney Houston Jamie Foxx Show.” Plans to Retire With a mother who sang backup St. John’s son, Julian St. John, vocals for Elvis Presley and Aretha died of an apparent suicide in 2014 Nischelle Turner about retiring. Franklin, Whitney Houston was while in a mental health facility. On Kristoff St. John “The other day somebody said, destined to enter the R&B world Jan. 21, St. John retweeted a tweet ‘Oh, I see you’re now here and 2017 to undergo psychiatric treat- while he may appear whole on the from an early age. Houston’s career about the loss of a child that reads: ’cause you’re retired.’ And I go, ment after a reported scare with outside, his heart is broken. As a is one that inspires and influences “Grieving the loss of a child is a ‘No.’ I was in the bookstore, I was regards to his mental health. society we need to start taking men- artists today with her powerful process. It begins on the day your buying a book and the woman “No parent should ever have to tal health seriously and realize that vocals and emotional ballads. child passes, and ends the day the said, ‘Oh, so you’re doing a lot of bury their child, and for those who no one is immune.” Mary J. Blige parent joins them.”He also respond- reading on your retirement’ … and do, it is a nightmare that haunts you St. John was set to be wed, At 18-years old, Mary J. Blige ed to the tweet, writing: “Never a I started to turn around and give a forever,” ex-wife Mia St. John said announcing in September that he signed with Uptown Records truer word was spoke. Thanks for whole lecture. ‘I’m not retired.’ in a statement to Entertainment was engaged to model Kseniya becoming the label’s youngest and posting this.” But I thought, ‘OK, just take it.’ I Tonight that month. “The death of Mikhaleva. He posted a photo of first female artist. After kickstarting The actor took a leave of absence said, ‘Thank you, don’t need a our beloved son Julian, has taken a the engagement ring with the cap- her career in 1992, every single from “Y & R” in October bag,'” Winfrey said. piece she released from then on toll on both of us. He is an actor and tion “She said yes.” Winfrey acknowledged the would further cement her place birthday as a “milestone,” but she among the best R&B artists of all doesn’t feel limited by age. “I am time. feeling some kind of way because James Brown it’s the number of which the Oprah Winfrey James Brown will forever remain United States government has said the “Godfather of Soul” due to his Oprah Winfrey celebrated her you’re officially old,” she said. 65th birthday on Jan. 29. Despite six-decade long career. The R&B Winfrey joked that all her world is sure to remember iconic reaching the official age of retire- friends are asking whether she ment, the media mogul has no songs such as “I Got You (I Feel received her Medicare card. Good),” “Please, Please, Please,” interest in slowing down. “The wonderful thing about “I don’t believe in it,” Winfrey and “Papa’s Got a New Bag” for being 65 is you do exactly what years to come. told Entertainment Tonight‘s you want to do,” she said. Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press February 7 - 13, 2019 Min. Louis Farrakhan is Now an Omega Man By Mo Barnes College in 1951, he attempted to In a solid kickoff to Black History pledge but was “blackballed” by Month, Min. Louis Farrakhan has be- members of the chapter after a har- come a member of a Black Greek rowing pledge process where he Letter Organization. The Grand stated he was hazed. When he re- Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, ceived an Omega Psi Phi Lifetime Incorporated has initiated Farrakhan Achievement award in 2011, he re- as a member. The news hit like a called the incident, sharing with firestorm when pictures of Farrakhan members, “Boy they beat the hell out in paraphernalia were posted to the of me. I wanted to be an Omega so fraternity’s Facebook page. bad, the whipping didn’t matter.” On Twitter, Farrakhan posted Sadly, members of the local gradu- this response: ate chapter heard about his pledging, “Thank you to my brothers of opposed his membership, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for dropped him from the line one week presenting me with an Honorary into the membership process. Farrak- Membership. As long as we live, let’s han would later marry and leave Min. Louis Farrakhan is inducted into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Medal for Courage, Commitment, and strive for those fundamental princi- school to pursue his music carreer to and community service, the fraternity the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Federal ples that make an Omega man a man support his family. He later joined the awards more than 1,000 scholarships Credit Union, and boasts more than Service Awarded to Carmen Townsend after God.” Nation of Islam and rose through the to African-American college students 700 chapters in the United States, Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSan- sional golfer Fred Funk and Tommy Farrakhan’s connection to Omega ranks to become the successor to its each year. The organization also Bermuda, Bahamas, the Virgin Is- tis, joined by Governor Ron DeSantis Zitiello. When informed that JT and Psi Phi is not new. While he was a leader Min. Elijah Muhammad. owns and operates one of the few lands, Korea, Japan, Liberia, Ger- and Florida Department of Education his family needed a wheel-chair ac- student at Winston Salem Teachers Aside from Omega Psi Phi’s civic black-owned banking institutions, many, and Kuwait. Commissioner Richard Corcoran, cessible home, the pair, along with awarded the inaugural “First Lady’s several North Florida community Medal for Courage, Commitment, leaders, ensured that the Townsends Cosby’s Publicist Blames and Service,” honoring Floridians had the equipment and support they who are creating positive change in needed. National Enquirer for Drone their communities. Later, the families came together to The medals were presented to First establish the JT Townsend Founda- Wyatt said he believes American Coast residents Carmen Townsend tion to improve the lives of others Media Inc.’s premiere publication, and Judi Zitiello at the North Florida living with disabilities. JT believed in The National Enquirer, was behind School for Special Education. Both the mission and continued to better the drone. Carmen and Judi are well known in himself by completing his undergrad- “It’s my opinion that it was The Na- the community through their involve- uate degree at the University of tional Enquirer,” Wyatt said. “I be- ment in the JT Townsend Foundation North Florida. He passed away sud- lieve they’ve done it before when he and the Funk-Zitiello Foundation. denly in 2013, but his legacy con- was at home and I had to complain Carmen Townsend is the mother to tinues through the foundation in his because it’s illegal to fly drones in the late JT Townsend, a former wide name. Carmen now serves on the JT It wasn’t exactly an unidentified Pennsylvania near power lines,” he receiver and member of the Episco- Townsend Foundation Giving Com- object that flew over the prison that said. pal School of Jacksonville Football mittee to continue JT’s legacy of pro- houses Bill Cosby this week. “They were trying to get film of Mr. Team. JT suffered a spinal cord in- viding hope to those living with Not, according to Cosby’s spokes- Cosby,” Wyatt continued. jury in 2004 and later met profes- disabilities. man Andrew Wyatt, who noted the Cosby is serving a three- to ten- timing of the drone that was discov- year prison sentence after being con- Florida Women’s Hall of Fame ered above the Pennsylvania State victed last year of aggravated Correctional Institute Phoenix in indecent assault in a controversial Extends Deadline for Nominations Collegeville, Penn. trial that seemingly lacked any ev- Wyatt told NNPA Newswire that idence and a judge who made what The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is now extending Cosby was walking across the yard many legal experts said were ques- Local Black History nominations for the 2019 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame to March 29. for his daily exercise and prison offi- tionable-at-best rulings against him. The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame commemorates women’s history by cials were also escorting the blind Cosby has maintained his inno- honoring and remembering women whose lives and contributions comedian to his new quarters, in a cence and is currently appealing both Brewster Hospital improved the quality of life for both Florida and the nation. veteran’s wing of the new prison, his conviction and sentencing. The Florida Commission will accept all nominations for the 2019 Florida when the drone was spotted. Dylan Howard, American Media Brewster Hospital: Founded by the Women's Home Missionary Society Women’s Hall of Fame postmarked by March 29 or through an online “Someone had to have been tipped Inc.’s Chief Content Officer, didn’t of the Methodist Church, Brewster Hospital opened in 1901, becoming return messages left for him Tuesday. the first to serve African Americans patients on the First Coast and nomination form. The commission will recommend to Governor Ron off that Mr. Cosby would be out there and was being moved,” Wyatt said, Department of Corrections officials throughout Florida. In addition to patient care services, Brewster served DeSantis 10 outstanding women, of which three will be chosen for noting that he plans to visit Cosby told USA Today the department does as a training center for Black medical professionals across the nation. induction. Inductees will be recognized at a ceremony in October in later this week because the prison not discuss security matters but ac- With the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, African Americans had Orlando. This year’s inductees will join current members on the walls of was shut down after the incident and knowledged the agency has installed access to more healthcare facilities, eventually leading to the hospital's the Florida Capitol. Camille Cosby wasn’t able to hear drone detection systems as part of its closure in 1966. The original building was relocated in 2005 to the corner For more information, visit https://flwomenshalloffame.org/nominate/ from her husband during that time. enhanced security measures. of Monroe and Davis streets, where it still stands.