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OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS Ben Jealous on An Urgent Movement For Justice 2 Jordan Park Projects Nostalgia Assn. 4 Robert Lee Anders Obituary 7 Improved Buccaneers Eye Bright Future 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Bradenton VOLUME 43 NUMBER 19 JANUARY 6 - JANUARY 12, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Residents Mark 25th Anniversary Kwanzaa, Another Of King Holiday By Serving Others BY JEANIEChance BLUE To Give Thanks SPECIAL TO THE Attendees of the 25th Annual Leadership CHALLENGER Awards Breakfast established to honor King’s legacy encouraged to volunteer For the Motherland of civi- as part of National Day of Service lization. For the ancestors and their indomitable spirit. For the elders from whom we can learn much. For our youth who represent the promise for tomorrow. For our people the original people. For our struggle and in remembrance of those who have struggled on our behalf. For Umoja the principle of unit which should guide us in all that we do. For the creator who provides all things great and small. This is the libation statement that is often read at annual Kwanzaa celebrations beginning Dec. 26 until Jan. 1. Kwanzaa, an African American Holy Day celebration was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a California State University Professor of Africana Studies. Dr. Karenga used the basic principle from Kwanza celebrations held in Africa to design Kwanzaa. On the continent of Africa the people would gather to give thanks for the first fruits from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the harvest. Many people attended these celebrations and ST. PETERSBURG - The On, Not A Day Off” by serving conducted rituals all designed to National Council of Negro others. Residents are encour- give thanks and prepare to Women, St. Petersburg aged to visit www.mlkday.gov gather the bountiful harvest. Metropolitan Section will to find opportunities to serve. African Kwanza holiday is Left, Fatima Talbird and Malik Cobb, and drummers, right. encourage St. Petersburg This year marks the 25th spelled with with one letter “a” residents to honor Dr. Martin anniversary of the Martin at the end, whereas Dr. Karenga they include: Umoja (unity), Kwanzaa a candle is lit repre- chance to participate together. Luther King’s legacy by Luther King Jr. Leadership distinguished the American Kujichagulia (self-determina- senting the principle of the day. "I first came to Kwanzaa working together to tackle Awards Breakfast. The NCNW holiday Kwanzaa with an tion), Ujima (collective work This ritual is mainly conducted with my relatives when I was area problems. NCNW will see the milestone as a extra “a.” and responsibility), Ujamaa in private homes, but some around three-years old and I join hundreds of thousands of Seven basic daily living (cooperative economics), Nia events are held at local busi- Americans across the country KING principles are honored for the (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) nesses and community centers KWANZAA in making the holiday “A Day continued on pg. 9 seven days of Kwanzaa and and Imani (faith). Each day of so that the general public gets a continued on pg. 6 How Does The School System Reach Boys In And Out Of The Hood?

Opinion ...... 2 BY RONALD W. HOLMES, In our community, we inter- average of 53 hours a week bardment of negative and PH.D. nalized this expression to be using Facebook, Twitter, derogatory messages. real and embraced the message Myspace, cell phones and video Our African-American in persevering until things got games. Thus, if a child hears boys’ poor decision-making Community News ...... 3-7 better. In a later era, Rapper DJ inflammatory messages from skills contribute to the over-rep- Khaled coined the lyrics to a the social entertainment and resentation of their being placed song “I’m so hood” which internalizes the information to in special education programs, Black History...... 7 implied that everything bad be real, then that becomes a part expelled from school and cited about my behavior is good of his or her environment; espe- for criminal offenses compared because I am from the hood. In cially when the messages are to their white counterparts. In today’s generation, some heard repeatedly by the child fact, the Schott’s Report on Sports...... 8 children have internalized this without adult supervision. Public Education notes “the rate expression to be real and Realizing the impact the at which black males are being embraced the message in glori- media has on children, African- pushed out of school and into fying being a gangster, and par- American boys are facing tough the pipeline to prison far State/Natl. News...... 9 ticularly, wearing their pants times in and out of the hood exceeds the rate at which they below their waist as pronounced across the nation. They are are graduating and reaching in the song. making inappropriate decisions high levels of academic Church Directory....10, 11 (TEWire) - During an era of More than ever, the culture regardless of their home envi- achievement.” For example, the inequality of schools and jobs, of this era does not have ronments or socioeconomic Schott’s Report cites that only Reverend Jesse Jackson coined anything to do with where a status. Even African-American 37 percent of African-American the phrase “keep hope alive” person lives because of the boys who are being raised by Church News ...... 11 which implied that everything is information age and social two parents, raised in suburban going to be all right by staying media. Children between the communities or affluent parents BOYS optimistic. ages eight and 18 spend an are being plagued by the bom- continued on pg. 9

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When I met with President submitted for publication on Thursday must be Mississippi sisters who have been pardoned. the Scott sisters, the struggle for Clinton about the case, it was clear at the office of The Weekly Challenger imprisoned for 16 years on double- Many have objected to full and fair usage of clemency he had studied her case and under- no later than 4 p.m. Monday life sentences. They were each Governor Barbour attaching a powers is as urgent as it has been stood why she deserved freedom. condemned to this extraordinary condition to Gladys Scott's release long. For more than a century, the He commuted her sentence a few COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER sentence as teenagers for a first- that she follow through on her NAACP has pushed governors and months later as he left office. 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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Gibbs Senior High School THE Class Of 1968 WINNING EDGE BY ALAN MCBRIDE Happy New Year! I know what you are Working from an assumption that you are thinking. It is time to set annual goals for your good at what you do, a clearly-defined USP business. You are right. However, I think there communicates what to expect from you or your is something more important that should take business. It explains how you differ from place before the penning of any goal. Every others who offer a similar product or service. great business and successful personality has The USP may appear as a promise like when done it. Yet, it is something that is seldom George Zimmer of Men’s Wearhouse says “I understood or even considered by most small guarantee it”. Other times, it informs decision- business owners and professionals. This week, making, as in Google’s informal guiding we are going to spend some time defining what principle “Don’t be evil”. A well-selected USP it is and look at how it works for others. reflects the best of who you are and inspires What is the “it” factor? It is the difference trust while helping you gain market share. By between Google and Netscape. It is what the end of the month, you will have one too. makes Oprah, “O”. And a little closer to home, As always, I welcome your comments. it is what got Jon Gruden hired and Charlie Send any comments to Photograph courtesy of the Gibbs Class of 1968, Inc. Crist fired. Each of those examples has-or in [email protected]. You the case of Crist had- a Unique Selling Position never know, your comments may appear in a and you should too. future Winning Edge. Fun Shot of Class VALERIE B. WILLIAMS The Holiday Extravaganza associations in the city. Their SPECIAL TO THE embodies warmth and fellowship motto is ‘Too Much is Given, Hard Work Pays Off CHALLENGER and is recognized as one of the Much is Required’, which has main social events of the year for been reflected by the organiza- Preston Hicks Jr is 19-years- to mentor him and help provide though he works full time at ST. PETERSBURG - The meeting up with old friends and tion’s mission, which is to reinvest old and recently graduated from direction. Preston has been McDonalds Restaurant. He is the Gibbs Senior High School Class classmates. Attendees have in the community in which we Lakewood High School. His involved in his church at youngest and first African- of 1968, Inc. held their annual acknowledged that their travel live. favorite subject was economics Gateway Christian Center since American male to be promoted Holiday Extravaganza on plans to return to St. Petersburg is The funds raised from this that was taught by Miss. Jacobs. he was a small child. He worked as Shift Manager. He manages 9- December 25, 2010 at the geared around the date of the event are used to support the He participated in a program for the “Sound Ministry” and has 12 people and makes sure beautiful St. Petersburg Historic dance. community by providing scholar- called BATS and did extremely been active since he was 9 years quality food is being prepared Coliseum. The event has been One of the main highlights of ships to high school seniors, char- well, and this enhanced his old. He also worked in the for customers. His goal is to own held during the holiday season for the dance is when the Class takes itable donations to non-profit eagerness to learn more about Chosen Generation which is an his own McDonalds and this is the past 40 years; originally the floor for their annual photo organizations and benevolent acts business. outreach ministry. He currently why he is in college now starting out as a casual holiday opportunity. Each year the class of kindness for classmates who In his early years, he had works with the Men of Honor at majoring in Business gathering reuniting classmates’ promenades on a specially are ill or have experienced the lost several challenges to over come. the church. Administration. home from college to what it is selected song that reflects encour- of immediate family members. He participated with a program Preston is currently enrolled Congratulations Preston, today, a celebration of aging lyrics. This year’s song was The class appreciates called Path Finders with the at St.Petersburg College and your hard work has paid off in a community, and the spirit of the ‘Hold My Hand’ by the late everyone who participates in this Alpha Fraternity. They were able maintains a 4.0 average, even big way. holiday. The affair dress code Michael Jackson. event and has made it possible for moved from casual to semi- The Gibbs Class of 1968, Inc. them to continue their investment Pinellas County Will Hold formal glitter and glam. is one of the most active alumni in our community. Meetings On A Quality Communities Code Pinellas County is beginning solicit ideas about how to plan meeting), as well as an opportu- a process to update its land devel- for and achieve a quality Pinellas nity to ask questions, meet with opment regulations that will County community. planning staff, view displays and result in a Quality Communities Upcoming community fill out a survey. Code. This updated code will meetings: Changes to the land develop- address such topics as Wednesday, Jan. 26, Dixie ment regulations could directly walkable/livable communities, Hollins High School cafeteria, affect residents, business owners zoning, parking, sidewalks, 4940 62nd St. N., Kenneth City, and property owners in the unin- stormwater, the natural environ- 6 to 8 p.m. Presentation begins at corporated area of Pinellas ment and energy efficiency. The 6:30 p.m. County. Therefore, it is intent of the Quality Thursday, Jan. 27, East Lake important for everyone to be a Communities Code is to preserve High School cafeteria, 1300 part of shaping the future of our and improve the quality of life in Silver Eagle Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. neighborhoods, our community unincorporated Pinellas County Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. and our county. Everyone is and its neighborhoods. Tuesday, Feb. 1, Seminole invited to attend these upcoming The community will have Middle School, 8701 131st St., meetings to share their ideas. many opportunities to participate Seminole, 6- 8 p.m. Presentation For more information, please in this process that will culminate begins at 6:30 p.m. contact the Pinellas County in the spring of 2012. As a first There will be a presentation Planning Department at (727) major step, the county will hold at each meeting (the same infor- 464-8200 or visit www.pinel- three community meetings to mation will be presented at each lascounty.org/plan/codeupdate.

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Shopping From Your Couch Could Be Dangerous! Treading through crowds of people, example, sports a 24.99 percent APR and HSN’s standing in long lines, and even finding parking card, issued by World Financial Capital Bank, is are major issues that ardent shoppers and even 26.99 percent. The average rate for a new seasonal holiday shoppers have to deal with. general purpose card is about 15 percent. However technology has made it most conven- • Auto-Delivery. For such things as skin- ient to shop from your home. “Charging” from care products and food stuffs, you may be able the sofa is comfortable but can get out of hand. to save on shipping or “lock in” low pricing by If shopping from home is causing you to bust enrolling in a program where they send addi- your budget or propel you into debt, it’s time to tional items automatically. This is great if you switch channels perhaps permanently! need a monthly cheesecake, but it’s not so good Many local cable companies host televised if you really can’t afford to shell out that extra retailers. The most recognized are QVC money on a regular basis. Photographs courtesy of Newton's Photography Studio (Quality, Value, and Convenience) and HSN • Remote Control Purchasing. A recent BY LINDA MOBLEY Hollis, MSN, M.Ed reflecting Psychology and a Masters (Home Shopping Network). A few lucky development is the ability to buy directly from SPECIAL TO THE on the old Jordan Park, and Rev. Degree in Public Administration customers even make it on air to chat with them. your TV remote control. To make a purchase, CHALLENGER Robert Perry reflecting on the from the University of South This encounter with fame spurs excitement. all you have to do is press the “OK” button. new Jordan Park. Both prior Florida. In January 2010 he was There’s nothing wrong with stocking up on Impulse shopping has never been easier. ST. PETERSBURG - residents of Jordan Park the guest of President Barack necessities, but if you’re trying to stick to a Here are some helpful tips for shoppers. December 27, 2010 the evening Projects. Mrs. Harmon-Hollis Obama at the Annual spending plan, the soft sell mixed with enter- • Use the least expensive payment method. temperature was 39 degrees. said she learned 4 things while Presidential Breakfast in tainment, 24-hour a day access and purchasing Don’t think you have to apply for the company’s That did not keep over 260 attending Jordan Park School Washington, D.C. Rev. Perry simplicity can lead to buyer’s remorse. The card. people from attending the 1st and living in Jordan Park was the only representative payment methods can also be seductive and • Repay what you do charge in full before Annual Jordan Park Projects Projects: from South Florida along with expensive: the due date. Nostalgia Association Grand (1) Extend a friendly his wife Marva Perry. He • Installments. Both HSN and QVC offer • Be wary of the installment option. Sit Reunion. The atmosphere was greeting, and wish the best to mentioned how kind Nancy the ability to spread the cost of an item out over down and total the real cost before purchasing. warm and the room was full of your fellow man. Wilson’s grand mother was to a few months if you pay with your credit card. • Avoid auto-delivery. Chances are high that love and well wishers. Each (2) Enjoyed recess her neighbor. He talked about However, the psychological impact of doing so you won’t terminate it before overbuying. person was given a warm (3) Respect for authority the struggles the resident now creates the illusion that you’re not really • Stop and think before purchasing — no greeting and a goodie bag as (4) Social distance face and how we must improve spending as much as you are. Hosts often stress matter how few are left. they entered the St. Petersburg Reverend Robert Perry in the areas of diabetes, drugs, the monthly payment versus the actual cost. If a shopper from home can’t use self Ball Room at the Hilton Hotel. started out speaking how Jordan crime, and education. He closed • Costly Credit Cards. Home shopping control, you should consider having shopping The message from the president Park had porches. He spoke by saying we are a proud people company credit cards tend to have higher channels removed. Thank you for reading, and I Rufus Lewis is “ to recognize about the closeness of the and we have a rich history. interest rates than general purpose cards. The hope you have enjoyed your time OUT AND living and deceased residents, as families who lived there. He Excitement started again QVC’s Q card, issued by GE Money Bank, for ABOUT W/Steve. well as reminisce the fondest called the names of many suc- with more than 37 door prizes memories of our history, cessful former residents. They being given. Mrs. Victoria heritage and the great life we were: Gaskin, Grand Reunion experienced in Jordan Park. It is Glenn Edwards who played Coordinator stated that she did The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. our desire to serve and support at Gibbs High School and pro not anticipate such a turn out as the growth of our community, ball with the Pittsburg Steelers, it was. But it bloomed and grew. St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section past and present, to ensure a Nate Oliver who played She was very happy with the Invites You To Attend The better quality of life. Several baseball at Gibbs High School success of this memorable committees have been estab- and professional baseball. Al event. She was grateful for her lished to recognize and maintain McCoy also attended Gibbs staff and community support. 25th Annual Leadership our community needs and to High School and became the The president and his staff was develop strategies that will Alumni Director at FAMU. He grateful for the community allow us to make a positive went on to play baseball profes- support as well as the two major Awards Breakfast impact. In addition, we will sionally. Ed Charles attended sponsors Richard Love of The work to provide assistance to Gibbs High School; was a Roosevelt A. Love Housing Celebrating The Dream of our college bound students as member of the 1947 National Foundation, Inc., and F&B they pursue their dreams Champion Gibbs Football team; Drugs. through educational scholar- played with the Negro Baseball This event was a “Class ships.” Team; and played 3rd baseman A” affair. How wonderful to Omali Yeshitela was the with the New York Mets. see our beautiful people work master of ceremony. Welcome Angela Bassett famous actress. and come together to have a and greetings was done by Norman Stevens also known as fantastic time celebrating the Representative Darryl Rouson. “Shakey” was a Gibbs High rich history of our families. Door prizes were then distrib- graduate and he was a three- There were smiles, laughter, uted to the winners. Dinner was time All American Basketball hugs, kisses, video and photos followed the theme song “The Player under the direction of being taken to remember what Way We Were” by Carolyn Freddie Dyles. Rev. Perry was a grand night this was. What Hobbs. The two main speakers also able to accomplish success. a night to remember. were Ethelyn Rose Harmon- He obtained his B.S. Degree in

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On Thursday December 9, Fredrick “Fred” Black. The In Meeting The Emotional 2010 The Pinellas County Guild is a group of volunteers Urban League Guild held a whose mission is to put arms Needs Of The Developing Gala, “Christmas on the and legs on the dreams of those Beach,” at Isla Del Sol Yacht less fortunate by informing the Infant And Toddler and Country Club, in honor of community of the programs and the Pinellas County Urban services available through the BY LINDA GARVEY important for parents to remember parents fully understand the child League Guild Community UL, as well as raising funds to this key point when rearing their care program prior to placing their Choir. The honorees (each choir support those programs. Children are born with an children. infant in that setting. By investing member) were presented a gift The evening ended with inherent need for their parents to Parents play key function in upfront time investigating, upon entrance to the Gala. In Christmas Carols sung by the know and love them for who they child rearing observing, and interviewing excess of 100 guests enjoyed a choir. City Councilman Wengay are. Children thrive on affection. A parent who remains several child care options, parents delicious meal with their choice Newton gave special thanks to A child’s young mind can under- positive and engages in are better equipped to make of three entrees. During dinner the choir along with Alvin stand and respond to genuine sensitive, face-to-face play with informed decisions concerning entertainment was provided by Nesmith, PCUL Board Chair warmth and parental understand- their infant also helps that infant their child care needs. Consider strolling violinist, Kendra Kendra Banks, violinist and Gregory Johnson, Pinellas ing and guidance. regulate his/her emotions and some of these points: Banks. A special surprise enter- and Alvin Nesmith, County Urban League Learning your Child difficultness by age two Make sure the program is tainer for the evening was PCUL Board chair President/CEO. The evening’s It is of paramount importance (Feldman, Greembaum and structured, but not rigid. The Frankie Beverly, aka James event was chaired by Armetha that parents get to know their Yirmiya). Through loving con- setting should exude warmth, love, Alderman who entertained them choir with a repertoire of songs Williams, Vice President of the child’s temperament. Knowing sistency and attitude parents and understanding remembering with three wonderful songs. not limited to gospel. Their Pinellas County Urban League and understanding your child’s have the ability to cultivate that an infant requires positive Christmas Trivia with prizes recent engagements include Guild. Guild President, Dr. temperament will enable you to favorable temperaments within involvement and attention to awarded provided fun for all in Omega Psi Phi achievement Yvonne Williams, served as MC better know your child as an indi- their infants and toddlers. By regulate his/her emotions. attendance. DJ, Michael Sunday and the Pan Hellenic for the evening. The Young vidual and how your child learns. recognizing infant tempera- Does communication Boykins, an employee of the Council achievement program. Professionals of the Urban All children have their own ments parents can establish early between you, other parents, and PCUL provided additional The choir is under the umbrella League, Taisha Hyatt president, unique way of expressing their routines to avoid the turmoil of the child care provider flow easily musical entertainment. of the Pinellas County Urban along with board members emotions when responding to later attempts to eradicate diffi- and consistently? The choir is a community League Guild and is directed by were also in attendance. stimuli within their world. culties established in infancy. Verify the child care Researchers are showing Effective Care Giving provider’s philosophy meets your increased interest in temperament Today, both parents often child’s needs for growth, develop- "Kwanzaa is a celebration where Rev. Curtiss Long is differences among young work outside of the home. Infants ment, and literacy. KWANZAA of us as a people," Talbird said. Pastor. He also attended the children, because the psychologi- often leave the secure care of their After selecting a child care continued from front page "If we forget our culture then gathering. The Brothers of cal traits that make up tempera- parents as young as six-weeks- setting and provider, it is now vitally our strength is dilluted. Harmony gospel singing group ment are believed to form the cor- old. Being separated for extended important to become involved in think it's a good thing to come Kwanzaa also provides the got attendees up and rocking to nerstone of the adult personality. periods of time, the infant may your infant’s development and recognize and celebrate opportunity to bring local several soul stirring gospel Research found that parenting lose some of the love, warmth, education. Communicate daily with Kwanzaa," said 13-year-old community people together." tunes including; "Do It Right practices can modify children’s and guidance that had been previ- your child’s care giver, participate in Malik Cobb. "It gives us a This year, as in previous Now," "Let it Be Real" and emotional styles considerably. In ously provided by the parent. This parent/provider conferences, and chance to spend time with years, the African-American "This Joy I Have the World Temperament and Child rearing creates a two-fold issue for the volunteer your time and talent to family and friends and have Arts Council (AAAC) along Didn't Give It and the World the goodness-of-fit model the busy parents; how to make of the your child’s day care setting. Your fun." with its co-sponsors scheduled Can't Take It Away." authors explain how temperament most of the time spent with their child will grow up knowing that you Cobb attended the last day the Kwanzaa activities that were On the last day of Kwanzaa and environment can together child and how to select quality are committed to their emotional of Kwanzaa, Jan. 1 (Imani) with offered free to the general the community celebration produce favorable out comes by care for the child in their absence. and educational well being. his elder relative Fatima public. The Banyan Tree called Karamu was held at creating child rearing environ- For the most favorable outcome, Together, parents and child Talbird. They traveled from Project, Inc. hosted this year's Enoch Davis Center. Attendees ments that recognize each child’s parents should investigate several care providers must work cooper- New Port Richey to the Enoch Umoja celebration and AAAC's joined in singing, dancing, temperament while encouraging types of child care arrangements atively to provide a loving, Davis Center. Talbird expressed director, Raynetta Mobley eating and fellowshipping. more adaptive functioning and become active within the tolerant atmosphere for infants to that Kwanzaa makes her feel welcomed everyone to the cele- People brought their talents and (Thomas and Chess). Multiple child care setting of their choice. grow and thrive into emotionally honored to celebrate how her bration of the first day of food dishes to share with children may share the same Parents and the Child Care developed and well educated indi- African ancestors survived Kwanzaa, (Umoja). Umoja day community members. parentage, but each child has his Provider viduals. enslavement, beginning in was held at New Faith Free own individual temperament. It is First, it is imperative that Africa, to freedom in America. Methodist Church, on Dec. 26.,

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Baker represented one In the words of Shirley Upon graduation, Bobby, Schools as a highly qualified, aspect of this fashion. She was Bassey, who has cited Baker as as he was affectionately called capable, caring, innovative Josephine Baker, June 3, very creative and loved sequins her primary influence, “… she by all who knew him, matricu- and charismatic educator. 1906 – April 12, 1975, was an and feathers. She also loved to be went from a ‘petite danseuse lated at Florida A and M He positively inspired many, American expatriate entertainer sexy and wear short shorts and sauvage' with a decent voice to ‘la College on a music scholar- many young students to and actress. She became a French low tops. grande diva magnifique’ … I ship. In 1952, he and three further their education and citizen in 1937. Most noted as a In later shows in Paris she swear in all my life I have never Jacksonville classmates and careers. He was frequently singer, Baker also was a celebrat- was often accompanied on stage seen, and probably never shall see Robert Lee Anders buddies organized “The Four praised and given credit for ed dancer in her early career. She by her pet cheetah, Chiquita, again, such a spectacular singer Jays,” a renowned, popular their success by many ex- was given nicknames; “Bronze he never forgot his roots and who was adorned with a and performer." music group that appeared students, notably by Angela Venus” or the “Black Pearl,” as continually affiliated with the diamond collar. The cheetah Baker was so well known and throughout the state of Florida. Bassett, award-winning well as the “Créole Goddess” in church and church activities in frequently escaped into the popular with the French that even In 1953, the group volunteered movie actress. For thirty anglophone nations. In France, the community. He was a orchestra pit, where it terrorized the Nazis, who occupied France to serve their country in the U. plus years, he was choral she has always been known as faithful member and loyal the musicians, adding another during World War II, were S. Army. They were assigned director, band teacher, dean “La Baker.” trustee of Faith Memorial element of excitement to the hesitant to cause her harm. In to the U.S. Army Special of boys and administrator. Baker was the first African- Baptist Church and served as show. turn, this allowed Baker to show Services in 1954 and won an He retired from Lakewood American female to star in a minister-of-music for a period After a short while she was her loyalty to her adopted country all-army talent contest, thereby High School as an assistant major motion picture, to integrate of time. He was also the the most successful American by participating in the under- giving them the opportunity to principal in 1992. an American concert hall, and to minister-of-music at Bethel entertainer working in France. ground, smuggling intelligence to do a world tour, entertaining Robert Lee Anders was become a world-famous enter- Metropolitan Baptist Church Ernest Hemingway called her “… the resistance in Portugal coded U.S. troops. Lee received an preceded in death by his tainer. She is also noted for her during the 1960’s. the most sensational woman within her sheet music. After the honorable discharge in 1956 parents and a brother, Walter contributions to the Civil Rights Bobby was initiated into anyone ever saw.” In addition to war, for her underground activity, and returned to FAMU. Anders. He is survived by his Movement in the United States, the Kappa Alpha Psi being a musical star, Baker also Baker received the Croix de At FAMU, Bobby became wife of 52 years, Barbara she was offered the leadership of Fraternity, Inc., in 1975. For starred in three films which found Guerre, the Rosette de la a member of the famous Smith Anders; two sons the movement by Coretta Scott several years, he was an success only in Europe: the silent Résistance, and was made a FAMU Marching 100, played Darryl C. Anders (Joni) of King in 1968 following Martin active member of the St. film “Siren of the Tropics” 1927, Chevalier of the Légion tuba and was section leader for Oakley, California and Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, Petersburg Rotary Club. “Zouzou” 1934 and “Princesse d'honneur by General Charles de four years. Being dually Lorenzo (L.C.) Smith (Janie) but turned it down, for assisting In 1987, he was Tam Tam” 1935. Although Baker Gaulle. talented, he also sang with the of Tampa, Florida; a grand- the French Resistance during the approached by innovative is often credited as a movie star, Despite her popularity in FAMU choir and served as daughter, Margarite Smith, Second World War and being the community leaders seeking to her starring roles ended with France, she never obtained the student director. In 1958, Tampa, Florida; two brothers, first American-born woman to establish a special educational “Princesse Tam Tam” in 1935. same reputation in America. Bobby married Barbara Smith James W. Anders (Barbara) of receive the highest French environment for disadvan- At this time she also scored Upon a visit to the United States and moved to St. Petersburg. Miami, Florida and Richard military honor, the Croix de taged youth in St. Petersburg. her greatest song hit, “J'ai deux in 1936, she starred in a failed He returned to FAMU in 1959 Anders of Lake City, Florida; Guerre, and for being an inspira- Thus, he became co-founder of amours” and became a muse for version of the Ziegfeld Follies, and completed his Bachelor an adopted sister, Rebecca tion to generations of African- the well-established, highly contemporary authors, painters, being replaced by Gypsy Rose of Science degree in music Wilson of Savannah, Georgia; American female entertainers and successful school, Academy designers, and sculptors Lee later in the run, her personal education —majoring in band a god-son, Derek Gaiter others. Prep. including Langston Hughes, life similarly suffered, and she and choral music. (Sonya); god-daughters: On October 2, 1925, she Music was Bobby’s life, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott went through six marriages, some Bobby was motivated, A’Quinda McKay, Jada opened in Paris at the Théatre des his soul, his talent! He sur- Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, and legal, some not. ambitious and valued the need Rainey and Joanne Rainey; a Champs-Élysées, where she rounded himself with all Christian Dior. Her 1935–36 US perform- to continue his education. He sister-in-law Eryslyn Anders became an instant success for her forms of music! He taught Under the management of ances received poor reviews. travelled and studied weekends of Miami, Florida, several erotic dancing and for appearing music! He performed music! Giuseppe Pepito Abatino a Baker returned to Paris in 1937, and summers to receive the cousins, nieces, nephews and practically nude on stage. After a He lived music! In 1980, he Sicilian former stonemason who married Frenchman Jean Lion, Master of Science degree in many friends including very successful tour of Europe, she organized the highly acclaimed passed himself off as a Sicilian and became a French citizen. education and completed these special friends, George reneged on her contract and ALUMNI SINGERS, a count Baker's stage and public In January 1966 she was studies in 1971 at FAMU. Dunmore and Bessie returned to France to star at the community group of superb persona, as well as her singing invited by Fidel Castro to perform Having been nurtured in a Wainwright. Folies Bergères, setting the vocalists who have performed voice, went through a significant at the Teatro Musical de La Christian environment, standard for her future acts. She transformation. In 1934 she took Habana in Havana. Her spectacu- performed the Danse sauvage, the lead in a revival of Jacques lar show in April of that year led wearing a costume consisting of a Offenbach's 1875 opera “La to record breaking attendance. skirt made of a string of artificial Créole” at the Théâtre Marigny in In 1973, Baker opened at W W W . T H E W E E K L Y C H A L L E N G E R . C O M bananas. Baker's success The Champs-Élysées of Paris, Carnegie Hall to a standing coincided with the Exposition des which premiered in December of ovation.

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He is under contract “Everybody’s going to tell how been outscored 69-19 in their two Orleans was the only victory over through the 2011 season. great you are,” Morris said. “You losses. an opponent with a winning record. TAMPA (AP) - Joe The Nittany Lions (7- have to do the same thing you did Morris eventually backed off Winslow said one of the next Paterno says rumors 6) finished with their worst this year: not listen.” that claim, but never stopped steps in the team’s development is regarding his future will record since they went 4-7 Quarterback Josh Freeman led pushing his team. improving on the 2-5 mark against not affect the way Penn in 2004, however the the surge in his first full season as a Freeman, the third quarterback teams that qualified for the postsea- State approaches recruit- legendary coach feels the Raheem Morris starter, completing 61.4 percent of selected in the 2009 draft behind son. ing. team improved as the BY FRED GOODALL his passes for 3,451 yards, 25 Matthew Stafford and Mark “When you look at the teams The 84-year-old coach season progressed and is on touchdowns and just six intercep- Sanchez, was superb in the final we beat, it’s about getting to that expects to return for a 46th the right track. TAMPA (AP) - The surprising tions. four games, posting the best passer next level the elite teams. The season leading the Nittany “I thought we had our Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t Rookie LeGarrette Blount rating in the league down the Steelers, the Saints and the Lions and said Sunday that moments where I was dis- ready to pat themselves on the rushed for 1,007 yards despite not stretch to help the Bucs remain in Falcons, the Ravens. Those type of he and his staff have appointed we didn’t play a back. making his first start until Week 11, contention. The second-year pro teams that we have to beat to get to targeted a number of little better, but other times The NFL’s youngest team and receiver Mike Williams led all completed 71.6 percent of his the next level,” Winslow said. prospects they believe kids came back, snapped improved by a league-best seven NFL rookie wideouts with 65 attempts (78 of 109) for 1,009 “We’re right in the middle, I think, could help the program. back and stayed with it. It games this season, yet failed to catches for 964 yards and a yards, nine touchdowns and no but to get to the elite teams we have Speaking the morning was, in a lot of ways, a very make the playoffs with a 10-6 franchise-record 11 TDs receiving. interceptions and a 127.8 quarter- to do some things to get there, and after Penn State’s 37-24 rewarding season,” Paterno record after going 3-13 in 2009. Tampa Bay also became the back rating in guiding the team to a we will.” loss to Florida in the said. Coach Raheem Morris reiterat- first team since the merger in 1970 3-1 record over the past month. General manager Mark Outback Bowl, Paterno “It’s a young club. A ed Monday that the team’s ultimate to start 10 or more rookies during a Turns out the loss in overtime, Dominik lauded the job done by said he hasn’t received any couple kids had to play that goal is to win a championship. So non-strike season and finish with a at home to Detroit cost the Bucs a Morris, who likely will receive a questions about his future weren’t quite ready to play, he and his young players are not winning record. playoff spot. Even in that one, long-term contract extension. The from recruits considering but they hung in there for satisfied with simply exceeding “It’s funny how we have so Freeman led a late field goal drive team holds an option on him for the Nittany Lions. us. ... I’d like two, three nearly everyone’s expectations by many young guys and we were to give Tampa Bay a lead the 2011, and the 34-year-old coach Paterno also said he’s more wins, but that’s the finishing with double-digit wins. able to do this,” said tight end defense couldn’t protect in the final said Monday he’s not concerned never believed a player way it goes.” The Bucs closed the season by Kellen Winslow, who finished a 1:39 of regulation. about his future. should base his decision to Asked Sunday if Penn beating defending Super Bowl team-leading 66 receptions for 730 “It’s very encouraging to look “I think we have the coach of sign with Penn State on State Athletic Director Tim champion New Orleans 23-13, but yards and five TDs. “It’s crazy at the way we played down the the year right here in this building. football alone. Curley or President didn’t get necessary outside help to when you think about it. ... but next stretch,” Freeman said. ... I think he’s deserving of the “I don’t get the Graham Spanier had talked clinch a playoff spot for the first year we’ve got a lot to build on. It’s “Obviously, the Lions game award. I think he’s earned it,” question. They may ask the to him about a possible suc- time since 2007. real exciting.” was a setback. But we feel like we Dominik said. assistant coaches, I don’t cession plan, the coach Instead, they joined the New Coming off a year in which the can go in and compete with any “We put a lot on his plate this know, but I just tell them: responded with an York Giants as the first NFC teams Bucs started 0-7 before turning the team and win those tough games,” year, and he has absolutely handled ‘Hey, what you’re looking emphatic “no.” since 1991 to win 10 or more offense over to Freeman, Morris the 22-year-old added. “For a it all. Certainly, we’re disappointed at is what you’re going to He said the topic games and not earn a post-season raised eyebrows during training young team, that’s half the battle that we’re not playing and get.’ The program is going doesn’t come up with berth. camp when he declared this season getting over that hump, realizing preparing for the Philadelphia to be here,” Paterno said. potential recruits, either. “It didn’t work out in our favor, a “Race to 10” victories, a number you are a good team and have the Eagles right now. But at the same “Nobody can predict “I’m tell them, ‘Right but we went out and handled our that usually gets a team into the talent to go out and play with these point, we all see where this ship is what (will happen). Would now I’m planning to be business and did everything we playoffs. teams that are playing in the headed.” you have predicted what here. And if not, hopefully, happened at Pitt?” he you’ll take a look at the added, referring to the program. This is the way it Panthers dismissing newly is, and this is the way it’s Vikings Make Leslie Frazier hired coach Mike going to be. Hopefully you Haywood because of an pick a school for the right arrest on a domestic reasons, and it may not be Their Next Head Coach violence charge. “There’s Penn State,’ “Paterno said.” no guarantee on anything, “I’ve never told a kid Mired in a mess of a season The Wilfs fired former coach the phone and say, ‘Brett, do you but I intend to be here, and there’s only one school, I that started with a Super Bowl-or- Mike Tice minutes after his final want to come back next season?’” I intend to work hard at wouldn’t do that. Heck, bust goal, the Vikings saw Brett game of the 2005 season. And just Frazier said. recruiting.” I’ve got five kids of my Favre get slammed to the turf and like the discipline-minded “We don’t want to be a team Paterno has repeatedly own and none of them pay sprain his throwing shoulder on Childress was hired in part as a that’s hovering around 4-12, 3-13. said he has no plans to any attention to me.” Dec. 5. Then the roof of their reaction to the boat party fiasco You don’t want to be that. At the domed stadium collapsed a week that took place under Tice, Frazier same time, you don’t want to later, they had back-to-back home brings a warmer and more bring in a stopgap guy and not games moved, and their scheduled dynamic personality than his pred- develop a young quarterback for Ohio State Holds Leslie Frazier Dec. 26 game at Philadelphia was ecessor, who turned some fans and the future,’’ he added. “I think we BY DAVE CAMPBELL pushed back two days by a players off by coming across as all want a young quarterback that Off Arkansas To snowstorm. rigid and aloof. we can develop and build our EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Frazier’s ability to keep his Childress had final word on franchise around. That would be Win Sugar Bowl - Touting Leslie Frazier’s commu- players relatively focused despite the roster. His hasty, solo act of ideal, to find the next Matt Ryan being out of postseason contention jettisoning troublesome wide or Joe Flacco.” nication style, crisis management NEW ORLEANS (AP) scored a touchdown. But was a major factor in getting the receiver Randy Moss upset the The defensive coordinator skills and credibility with players, - Ohio State might want to Thomas, the only backup full-time job. Wilfs and also showed a hole in under Childress and a starting cor- the Minnesota Vikings decided to send a thank-you note to the among them, made the “I was standing up in front of the hierarchy. nerback on Chicago’s 1985-86 strip the interim tag from the NCAA for helping to end its biggest play of all. them and talking to them about Front office titles will remain championship team, Frazier drew former NFL cornerback and make bowl misery against the Arkansas (10-3) had a how we have to approach every the same, and the Vikings won’t positive reviews from the players him their head coach. SEC. chance to complete an situation and not always certain if hire a traditional general manager. for his steady approach. Frazier stressed a team-first Terrelle Pryor threw two improbable comeback when they’re buying in,” Frazier said. Frazier and vice president for “He’s always seemed like a mentality on Monday, and a belief touchdown passes, helping Colton Miles-Nash leaped “And then you go out and watch player personnel Rick Spielman head coach ever since he took over that “it’s only a matter of time” the No. 6 Buckeyes build a over two linemen to block a them perform, and you go, ‘Yeah, instead will share the authority that role,” left tackle Bryant before the championship-deprived big lead, and Solomon punt, putting the Razorbacks they’re buying in. They’re over roster moves. McKinnie said. “He knows how to franchise wins a Super Bowl. Thomas made an intercep- at the Ohio State 18 with listening.’ So for me, that was just “It’s about communication, talk to you, and he respects you.” He vowed a thorough exami- tion with 58 seconds 1:09 remaining. another example of sticking with trust and working together. And Childress hired Frazier to run nation of the roster, the staff and remaining that sealed a 31- But Thomas surprised your message, believing in what we feel very confident that it’s the the defense in 2007, after Mike the scheme on both sides of the 26 victory over eighth- Ryan Mallett by dropping you say, and if you’re honest, if proper system,” lead owner Zygi Tomlin left to become Pittsburgh’s ball to get the Vikings back to the ranked Arkansas in the into coverage from his you’re straightforward, people Wilf said. “I don’t feel that when coach, and later appointed him playoffs, following a dramatic 6- Sugar Bowl on Tuesday defensive end position. will follow.” they discuss things out and com- assistant head coach. Frazier, who 10 failure that came after an NFC night. Mallett never saw him and The Wilf family has stressed municate and talk it out that has coached in the league since runner-up finish the season before. Pryor and Thomas were Thomas held on to the pick stability and acted swiftly over there’ll ever be a situation where 1999, has interviewed for seven The Vikings started 3-7 before among five Ohio State to seal the win. five-plus years of ownership, and we would have to be the ones to be NFL head coaching vacancies Frazier took over Nov. 22 for the players found to have Pryor has vowed to Frazier was selected in the same calling for a tiebreaker.” over the past three years. This was fired Brad Childress. They went 3- violated NCAA rules by return for his senior season, focused, confident manner. Frazier said he has “a ton of the eighth. 3 under the 51-year-old longtime selling memorabilia and even though he won’t be “We took it very seriously and respect” for Spielman. Their first “He played in the league, first assistant coach the rest of the way. getting discounted tattoos able to play until next we took a lot of input on this, but collaborative task is obvious: find of all,” running back Adrian “I think we’ll be able to look just before the Buckeyes October. He left the Ohio clearly Leslie is the right man for a quarterback, or two. Favre is Peterson said after Sunday’s back at these last six weeks and (12-1) headed for the Big State faithful with a good the job,” team president Mark finally retiring, and Frazier said he season-ending loss at Detroit. “He say, ‘You know what? That was Easy. memory, completing 14 of Wilf said. “He listens and makes wouldn’t ask the 41-year-old to has all of the respect from each the beginning of something In the end, Ohio State 25 passes, including a 15- good decisions. We saw a lot of reconsider again. and every man in this locker room. special,” Frazier said Monday, needed them all to beat a yard TD to Dane that through a lot of the adversity, “I can’t think of any circum- So when he talks, the ears will during his introductory news con- Southeastern Conference Sanzenbacher and a 43- especially the last few weeks.” stance of where I would pick up listen to what he has to say.” ference at Winter Park. team in a bowl for the first yarder to Posey. time. The Buckeyes had lost Pryor also ran for a their previous nine postsea- team-leading 115 yards. son meetings against the Mallett was 24 of 47 for SEC. 277 yards, including a pair That group also of touchdowns. But he’d included Dan Herron and sure like to have that last DeVier Posey, who each pass back. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 9 STATE & NATIONAL NEWS

and commissioned the pre-school education for three BOYS taskforce to do a thorough and four year-olds, provide Racism At CBS Television, Sony continued from front page report regarding the problems programs to address student males graduated from high plaguing African-American and school needs through Entertainment And schools in Florida in the males. To combat these issues, health and social services, 2007/2008 school year with the MDOE recommended nine provide new facilities to ade- Bell Dramatic For 37 Years Duval and Pinellas County high leverage actions. quately support these schools having the lowest Those actions include (1) programs and ensure progress Part one of two graduation rate of 23 and 21 Placing the most effective is being made to improve percent respectively. As this principals in the highest need student achievement through happens, black males diminish schools (2) Placing the most state mandates. BY BRANDON BROOKS their chances of going to effective teachers in the In my view, the school AND SAM RICHARD college, establishing a career, highest need classrooms (3) system can and must reach the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL gaining high wage jobs, Recruiting African-American boys in and out of the hood CONTRIBUTING EDITORS getting married or providing men to the teaching profession through sound leadership and TO NNPA for their families. (4) Eliminating the over identi- interventions that address the With more African- fication of African-American problems relevant to the needs Pioneering actress Victoria American men being in prison males in special education of a generation of children gal- Rowell is not new to the acting compared to college, the programs and drafting a plan vanized by societal ills and world and she certainly is not new to questions to be asked are: How for exiting them from the who lack the cognitive devel- the millions of fans of the daytime does the school system reach programs (5) Increasing the opmental skills to process drama “The Young and The the boys in and out of the proportion of African- information correctly. Restless.” The veteran actress was hood? Is it part of the system’s American males taking the However, to be effective, part of the cast as Drucilla Winters responsibility to help change PSAT in 10th grade and the solution must be compre- for more than 17 years. However, the African-American males’ providing them the academic hensive and involve the entire the millions of fans and corporate destination? Is the system con- preparation and support they community to be an integral sponsors of the longtime No. 1 tributing in any way to the need to score well on the test part of the process. That daytime drama may be surprised to demise of the African (6) Ensuring that every public means the school system, state discover that in her 17 years and American males? high school offers advanced education agency, law enforce- even worse, in the show’s 37 year One such state education placement courses to African- ment agency, judicial system, history they have never had a single agency, Maryland’s American males (7) Improving politicians, constituents from African-American writer, director or Department of Education the suspension rate with the entertainment arena and producer despite of the fact that (MDOE) sought to address programs for African- parents must own and African-American viewership for some of the concerns of the American males (8) Assigning implement systemic solutions. “The Young and The Restless” is African American boys in the mentors to African-American In the words of Jesse Jackson, estimated well over 35 percent and school system. From its inves- males and (9) Providing pre- we must “keep hope alive” some have estimated it is as high as Actress Victoria Rowell and other tigation, MDOE cited that the vention and intervention because everything is going to 45 percent which is causing many in black industry insiders are denied equal opportunity school system is an at-risk services for African-American be all right by staying positive the civil rights community to call for to some of America’s most popular daytime dramas environment for African males. and becoming active partici- boycotts and demonstrations of the American males since they Similarly, the Schott’s pants in the initiatives that show and its advertisers. past year undertaken an initiative 2007 season — were 20 African have the most suspensions and Report data indicates “most allow us to save our African Rowell told the Los Angeles designed to have us be more repre- Americans on Fox, 19 on NBC, 17 expulsions in the school school systems contribute to American boys. If we are to Sentinel in an exclusive interview sentative of the global audience we on CBS and 15 on ABC. The report system, have the worst the conditions in which save our nation, we must put a for all NNPA newspapers across the work to entertain.” While in the did not track African-Americans on academic and attendance African-American males have significant effort into saving country that she has attended several statement which was sent via email cable channels which in recent years record, most likely to be incar- nearly as a great chance of our African-American males. meetings in an effort to help Kennedy did talk about diversity, he have become a much larger part of cerated, most likely to drop out being incarcerated as graduat- Dr. Ronald W. Holmes is a diversify daytime soap operas did not address why “The Young the television viewing format. The of school, most likely to get an ing” and recommends that former teacher, school admin- behind the scenes and in front of the and The Restless” has not hired a figures, provided by the networks, illness and die at a young age school systems combat the istrator and superintendent; he camera. black producer, director, writer or are the latest numbers available. and least likely to be problems by affording has a track record of trans- Rowell believes that several crew member in 37 years which “All four major broadcast employed. African-American males a forming schools and can be examples of discrimination exist the leads many industry insiders and networks have made important As a result of its findings, rigorous curriculum rather reached at rwholmes@capi- most egregious being the lack of civil rights leaders to believe that strides in increasing diversity,” the MDOE created the Taskforce than a watered-down curricu- tatoutlook.com . black writers, directors or producers, CBS has no interest in making real report stated, but it also added: for African-American boys lum, provide a well planned for over 37 years. change without pressure. “Progress has been slower in areas The Sentinel contacted Jim For years many industry that arguably could have the greatest Kennedy, executive vice president leaders, and community organiza- impact: writing and producing. for Global Communications at Sony tions including the NAACP, The “White males have always Tips To Stay Well This Season Pictures Entertainment, which co- Urban League and The Los Angeles dominated the entertainment owns “The Young and the Restless,” Brotherhood Crusade have raised industry and that continues to be along with The Bell Family concern about what they say is a lack largely the case. While African- Become a Germ-a-phobe to 90 percent effective, efficacy can also regarding the lack of African- of diversity in front of, and behind American writers represent the Put distance between you and be less in the elderly or individuals be purchased online at American participation behind the the camera. largest share of minorities employed anybody displaying symptoms like with immune system problems. kinokoAHCC.com. camera who stated, “With regard to To demonstrate the lack of in television, they still only averaged coughing or sneezing. Wash your Either way, you may also want to When You Must, Admit “The Young and the Restless,” we diversity on television and to help about 5.2 percent of the total number hands thoroughly and often, using consider giving your booster shot a Defeat are proud of the fact that five African bring about change in the industry, of writers employed. That translates an alcohol-based sanitizing gel or boost. If you do contract a cold or flu, American actors play important the NAACP commissioned a report to 161 African-American writers out wipe if water and soap aren’t “A unique, natural compound the best thing to do is stay home roles on the program, and we are titled “Out of Focus - Out of Sync: of 3,088 during the 2005-2006 tele- available. Frequently disinfect high extracted from Japanese medicinal and avoid spreading it to others. especially grateful for the diverse Take 4.” The report pointed out that vision season, according to the hand-traffic items, such as mushrooms, known as AHCC, can Rest and plenty of fluids will help audience it has every day,” the number of African-Americans in Writers Guild of America.” doorknobs and keyboards. enhance the power of the seasonal your recovery more than work and “And in light of that, Sony regular roles and on air in a prime Article to be continued in next Be sure to get sufficient rest, flu shot. All you need is one gram stress. Pictures has over the course of the time scripted series — in the 2006- week’s edition. exercise and eat right, including per day for immune system main- It’s also important you take plenty of vegetables and fresh fruit. tenance and three grams per day any medications prescribed by Foods rich in vitamins A, C and E, when fighting an infection,” says your doctor, such as antivirals. help maintain a healthy immune Dr. Lawrence P. Kempf, a New Different from antibiotics, antiviral Miss. Gov. Barbour Suspends system. York City internist who drugs can shorten the time you are Most importantly, get your recently researched the ability of sick and prevent serious flu com- annual flu shot! This year for the AHCC to boost the flu vaccine. plications. Life Sentences Of Scott Sisters first time, the Centers for Disease “AHCC helps increase certain And if you’re under the Control & Prevention is recom- white blood cells, which help the weather, make sure you sneeze into SPECIAL TO TRICE EDNEY State of Mississippi.” release of Gladys and Jamie mending everyone ages six body fight off viruses and infec- a tissue or your elbow to avoid NEWS WIRE FROM THE According to The American, in Scott. months and older get the flu shot. tions, and also activates the spreading germs to others! AFRO AMERICAN 1993 the sisters lured two men “The moment I landed in However, remember it takes a few immune system when the body is For more tips on staying NEWSPAPERS down a road where they were Jackson, Mississippi, Governor weeks after your shot to begin under attack.” healthy this cold and flu season, robbed by three teens. The Scott Barbour called to tell me about reaping flu-fighting benefits. AHCC can be easily found at visit cdc.gov or ahccresearch.org. (TEWire) - Mississippi Gov. sisters were convicted of the suspension,” Jealous said in Give Your Booster a Boost health food stores and natural Haley Barbour has suspended robbery with a deadly weapon a statement. “And as I prepare While most flu vaccines are 70 grocery outlets, and can the life sentences of two sisters in the incident and each to meet with him tomorrow, jailed for an armed robbery that received reportedly unusual along with Derrick Johnson, netted just $11—but the release double life prison sentences. President of the Mississippi of one sister will require her to The teenagers who allegedly State Conference of the KING wide. Projects are taking sustained effort, and we hope donate a kidney to the other. carried out the robbery only NAACP, I want to be clear place in all fifty states and many who are serving today “To date, the sisters have served served two years in prison. about one thing: This vindica- continued from front page include delivering meals, will make an ongoing commit- 16 years of their sentences and Barbour’s statement said that he tion is because of you [support- refurbishing schools and ment to serve throughout the are eligible for parole in 2014. asked the Mississippi Parole ers], because you raised your perfect opportunity to community centers, collecting year,” said Angela Rouson. Jamie Scott requires regular Board to review the Scott’s voice and kept the faith.” encourage residents to food and clothing, signing up The Corporation for dialysis, and her sister has case, and that they supported his Jealous asked supporters to now remember Dr. King’s life and mentors, reading to children, National and Community offered to donate one of her decision to suspend their issue welcome home statements legacy and to honor him by promoting nonviolence and Service is a federal agency that kidneys to her,” Barbour said in sentences. for their pair. He said he wants taking action to solve problems more. engages more than five million a prepared statement, according According to the Associated to “celebrate this victory for in their communities. Many organizations are Americans in service each year to The Hattiesburg American. Press, the sisters have received Gladys and Jamie” and said the The Corporation for using MLK Day as the spring- through its core programs, “The Mississippi Department of support from national groups sisters would love to hear from National and Community board for service throughout Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Corrections believes the sisters including the NAACP. A march the public. Service leads the annual MLK the year. “Because of the and Learn and Serve America, no longer pose a threat to for them earlier this year drew A release date for the sisters Day of Service, working with economic downturn, needs in and leads President Obama’s society. Their incarceration is hundreds of people. has not been decided, and will the King Center in Atlanta and our community are particularly national call to service initia- no longer necessary for public NAACP President Ben be set by the Mississippi thousands of nonprofit groups, great right now. Addressing tive, United We Serve. Visit safety or rehabilitation, and Jealous thanked both Barbour Department of Corrections, faith-based organizations, and the challenges of our nationalservice.gov for more Jamie Scott’s medical condition and NAACP supporters who according to Jackson, Miss. schools and businesses nation- community will take a information. creates a substantial cost to the protested and petitioned for the NBC affiliate WLBT. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... 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Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” Friendship 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Missionary Baptist Church Phone (727} 327-0593 3300 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 The Church in Worship (727) 906-8300 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m. vSunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The Church in Study “Helping and Monday Morning Meditation WRXB ...... 6:45 a.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Healing” Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday ...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Come Expecting to be BLESSED! Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 2 PM COME AND GET A BAG OF FOOD ONCE A MONTH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Mt. Zion Progressive St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Missionary Baptist Church The St. Mark Missionary willing to work and partner in Children and Youth Baptist Church, its pastor, the unity, praising God for His Ministry Meetings are held “Impact the world by Meetings are held 7pm the Civil Rights Movement and Reverend Brian K. Brown, awesome gift, His son Jesus every Monday at 6:00 p.m. equipping believers to reach the Tuesdays at 1906 9th Avenue Dr. King’s Funeral. Bethel its official staff of deacons Christ. Children in the community are lost with the gospel of Jesus South. All are welcome and Mt. Metropolitan Baptist Church and trustees, and the entire Also at St. Mark … welcomed to join us. Christ.” Zion membership is not a hosts both events and is located congregation, extends to the Sunday School is held for Young Adult Ministry Are you looking for a ‘new requirement. FMI: Rev. Keith at 3455 26th Ave. S., St. community at large, its wish both children and adults of all every Monday from 7:00 p.m.- start’ in 2011? Our C.A.R.E. or Jewel Murphy 727-687-8505 Petersburg. FMI: Min. Kevin that there would be an over- ages. Sunday School starts 8:00 p.m. (Bible Study) (Choosing Addiction Recovery or 727-894-2595. Parrott at 727-894-4311, ext. flowing of God’s blessings each Sunday morning at 9:30 Sunday School Teachers’ Efforts) Ministry is a faith- The King & I Music and 275. upon their lives. St. Mark is a.m. All are invited to come Meeting is held every Tuesday based support group for Lecture Series honors the Late Join us for mid-day Bible grounded in a Christ-centered out and join us. at 7:00 p.m. substance abuse. It merges Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Study Wednesdays, Noon to doctrine that has as its central Baptist Training Union is Senior Hour of Power practical wisdom with effective King, Jr. 12:30 p.m., in our main theme, a belief that we are a each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Bible Study is held every ways to master the traditional It begins 7 p.m. Friday, sanctuary, 955 20th St. S. haven of hope, help, and Members and the general Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 12-Step Program. We celebrate January 14, with the “I Have a Mt. Zion Progressive healing for a world hungering public are invited to come out Prayer Meeting and Bible our recovery by acknowledging Dream” Youth Mass Choir Missionary Baptist Church, 955 for and thirsting after the and study the Bible with us Study every Thursday evening the Lord Jesus Christ as the first Concert, and 10 a.m. Saturday, 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894-4311. enlightened word of God. At and learn “What Baptist at 7:00 p.m. and foremost ‘Highest Power.’ January15, Re-Enactments of www.mzprogressive.org. St. Mark, we are Christians Believe”. Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church United for Christ FWB Church United for Christ is in more information, please at 727-744-3589 or 727- Bethel Metropolitan Baptist ministry; with priorities focused now accepting applications for search of a musician, for contact Pastor Tyrone Ford 258-4993. Church, “God’s House in the on love, forgiveness, unity, peace elective courses. These courses City,” under the leadership of Dr and growth. We celebrate in are open to anyone 12th grade First Mt. Zion M.B. Church Rickey L. Houston extends an worship, we care for one another, and older. The first elective being invitation to the community to we cultivate the fullest spiritual offered beginning January 24, First Mt. Zion M. B. both traditional and contempo- every month plus rehearsals join us as we declare the living life possible both individually 2011 at 6:30 p.m. is a six (6) Church (St. Petersburg) is rary gospel music. Must be and engagements. For more Word of God. Join us at 9:00 a.m. and corporately; and we commu- week course in Eschatology, the seeking a pianist for its church available for two services on information, please call (727) for Sunday School and at 10:15 nicate God’s truth at every oppor- study of the Doctrine of choir. Must be able to play the 1st and 2nd Sunday of 560-3358. a.m. worship service. Bible tunity. Living out these principles Prophecy. Contact the church Study and Teen Summit/ results in a kaleidoscope of min- office for additional information. Children Rising are held on istries for all ages and interests. “Working as God’s Chosen in A New Year Fresh Start Wednesday evening, at 7:00 p.m. We also encourage the 2010” John 15:16, Titus 2:14, I We are committed to a Christ- community to make use of our Peter 2:9. As the New Year is approach- renew us and restore us on any ourselves, but our strength and centered, people-centered, team- Prayer Line 727-321-9645. Email:[email protected] ing we become full of hope and day of the year. If you make a power is totally dependent on centered and Bible-based Faith Bible Institute (FBI) is .com. Website: www.bmmbc.org anticipation. We look forward to sincere decision to make a God. What a precious gift and an breaking old bad habits and positive change in your life, God awesome privilege that we have having a fresh new start. We make loves us so unconditionally that to have such a wondrous Father numerous resolutions and think HE can transform us in a day, who loves us so very much! ADVERTISE YOUR about the things that we need to hour, minute, second, split second Thank you Lord for my endless change about ourselves to make or even the blink of an eye. A second chances. Thank you God CH URCH EVENT us a better person. We make reso- special occasion or holiday is not for a brand new day! lutions such as saving money, needed for us to be renewed and "Happy New Year" losing weight, stopping smoking, restored in Christ. The only thing By: Prudence A. Bell CALLFORAQUOTE: letting go of toxic people and rela- that is required is that we pray and Restore us, O LORD, and tionships, making a career change, ask God to forgive us with a bring us back to you again! Give 727-896-2922 taking charge of our health, being sincere heart. Once we are born us back the joys we once had! more loving, being open to again and we ask God to forgive Lamentations 5:21 ( New Living positive changes, being better us for our sins, in an instant we are Translation) friends, mothers, fathers, partners forgiven and made whole. God is In Him we have redemption and the list goes on and on. The a God of forgiveness and second, through His blood, the forgive- Church News New Year seems like the perfect third and fourth chances. No ness of sins, in accordance with time to make positive changes that matter how much that we mess up the riches of God's grace. will last a lifetime and benefit us in and make poor choices in our Ephesians 1:7 ( New International the long run. We often reflect on lives, if we just ask for forgiveness Version) due by 4:00 p.m. the mistakes that we made in the in Jesus Name, we are redeemed God to Create in you a Clean last year and feel determined to and given a fresh new start. Heart and renew your spirit... not make the same mistakes in the Instead of saying Happy New Once this has been done.... You on Monday upcoming New Year. Year once a year, we can proclaim will Enjoy a Happy New Year, Why do we wait for the New Happy New Day on any given and Fresh Start. Year to think about making a day of the year. The power to Princess Denise Wright of each week positive change in our lives? The make a positive change in our Love, Joy, Peace and reality is that God has the power to lives does not only lie within Happiness for the New Year 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011

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