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OPINION LOCAL LOCAL SPORTS George E. Curry on Obama’s Supreme Court Candidate Choice 2 New Column! Political Capital by Gayle Andrews 4 Youth Arts Corps at Wildwood 5 Steelers angered by players mistakes 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 42 NUMBER 33 APRIL 15 - APRIL 21, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA PRIDE Awards Recognize Obama Should Appoint Academic Achievement First Black Woman For Supreme Court, Jurists Say BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY NNPAWASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - President Barack Obama needs only to turn over in his bed to be reminded of all the black women who are powerfully qualified to be U. S. Supreme Court justices. If First Lady Michelle Obama was not his wife, some legal scholars say she would be a clear and obvious candidate for the short list to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. Yet, when Stevens announced his retirement April 9, not one Photograph courtesy of NNPA black woman immediately The U. S. Supreme Court still lacks racial diversity in that it has never had a Black woman. surfaced as a so-called “short-list” candidate despite the fact that no black woman has ever served on Magazine or just look at the Edelman, a Yale Law School Michelle Obama, a graduate Dionne Sanchez, PRIDE Award Recipient National Bar Association, which graduate and the first black of Harvard Law School like her in the category of Social Studies the high court. This week, the name of fomer Georgia Supreme has a contingent of black women woman admitted to the husband, was actually his mentor LARGO - Pinellas County an “A” average in their subject Court Chief Justice Leah Ward judges and lawyers, to see some of Mississippi Bar, would make a in the Chicago law firm of Sidley Schools’ elementary and area to be eligible and demon- Sears began circulating as one the stars we have who are not well great candidate. Lani Guinier, & Austin. Though it might be con- middle school students who strate a positive attitude while that the president is seriously con- known to a large extent, but clearly Harvard Law School’s first troversial, President Obama have earned a PRIDE scoring highest on a subject- sidering. She would be the nation’s have every one of the qualities and African-American tenured actually could appoint his wife to (Program to Recognize area test. Eight-graders must first black female Supreme Court qualifications necessary for the professor, is another name that the court. That precedent was set Initiative and Distinction in have a grade point average of Justice. There are others equally job.” Berry agreed could be considered. when President John F. Kennedy, Education) award for 3.5 in the subject area for qualified. Ogletree declined to name Fourteen years ago, President in 1961, appointed his brother, academic achievement will be grades 6, 7 and 8, be involved The Washington Post reported some of those in his mind. But, Clinton nominated; then withdrew Bobby, to the position of U. S. recognized Monday, April 19, in subject-related clubs or this week that the President has Penn State constitutional scholar from nomination Guinier as attorney general. at 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, programs and demonstrate actually widened his search to Mary Frances Berry, former chair assistant attorney general. Amidst Asked to consider herself, Clearwater. good citizenship. Each student include as many as 10 jurists from of the U. S. Commission on Civil that 1993 blaze of controversy Berry scoffed at the suggestion The PRIDE awards winner receives a medallion across the nation. Rights, quickly ticked off several over her positions on proportional that she is also a qualified recognize fifth-grade students and a trophy to recognize “I think that President Obama names of qualified black women representation, Guinier stood candidate for the high court. She who excel in math, science, his/her academic achieve- has an enormous task and a in addition to Sears. They included prepared to fight when Clinton said that she is “too old.” But, then social studies and writing, and ment. wonderful opportunity to find a Elaine Jones, former director- submitted to counsel to withdraw she shot down her own argument eighth-grade students who Dionne Sanchez is a person with the combination of counsel of the NAACP Legal the nomination. by recalling that Justice Ruth excel in math, science, social PRIDE Award recipient in talents that will help solidify a Defense and Education Fund and “I think that it would be a good Bader Ginsburg was appointed by studies, writing and world the category of Social great choice,” says Harvard Law Jacqueline A. Berrien, chair of the thing if a black woman could be Clinton at the age of 64. languages. The annual event is Studies. She attends Lealman Professor Charles Ogletree in an U.S. Equal Employment appointed since there’s never been As Stevens will retire at the end of sponsored by DITEK, Largo, Secondary School and is the interview. “The fact of the matter Opportunity Commission. one,” said Berry. “Michelle, if she the court session in late spring, and the Pinellas Education granddaughter of Dianne is that you can look at profiles in Berry also agreed that weren’t the President’s wife, is full Foundation. Speight, General Manager of Ebony Magazine or some of the Children’s Defense Fund of qualifications. And there are COURT President Marian Wright many qualified black women.” Fifth-graders must achieve The Weeky Challenger. women in Jet or Essence continued on pg. 9 New Partnership Introduced To Strengthen The Business Community Opinion ...... 2 BY JOYCE NANETTE business to business opportuni- themselves” during these eco- JOHNSON ties that might develop nomically depressed times. SPECIAL TO THE between a supplier or a vendor. She feels that through outreach Community News ...... 3-6 CHALLENGER CNHS has become one of the programs the real issues that network providers of those face business owners today North Pinellas...... 6 CLEARW A TER - outreach resources. will be discovered and that they Clearwater Neighborhood “CNHS went through a will be able to offer proven Black History...... 7 Housing Services, Inc. (CNHS) competitive process to become solutions that will stimulate, and Pinellas County Economic a partner,” explained Dr. retain, and grow their business. Development (PCED) have Cynthia Johnson, Senior “This program is unique in Entertainment ...... 7 begun a new partnership that Manager, of Business the sense that partnering, with will provide outreach services Assistance at PCED. Dr. CNHS, has allowed us to be Sports...... 8 to local businesses and entre- Johnson said that CNHS was able to utilize their expertise as preneurs. The Business one of the awardees based on a small business administrator Dr. Cynthia Johnson State News ...... 9 Resource Network program their history of business and technical assistance provides for a specialist that services and the value they providers,” Dr. Johnson providing financial technical National News ...... 9 will go into the local business bring to the program. She continued. The specialist at assistance, which helps community to impart small further said that CNHS has a CNHS will service the entire companies when they’re businesses with the informa- commitment to community mid-county area. writing financial plans, Church Directory....10, 11 tion to start-up and retain their development, and the Another benefit of the part- business plans or seeking business, business solutions, economic vitality of the nership is that CNHS has a loans,” Dr. Johnson stated. Church News ...... 11 financial information for business community at large. financial background and they CNHS will also be instrumen- growth, how contractors can Dr. Cynthia Johnson says will be able to be a depository secure procurement contracts that “business owners are of information for financial BUSINESS with the county, and other looking for ways to re-engineer resources. “CNHS will be continued on pg. 3

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NNPA COLUMNIST liberties. great.” case came before him today, he Candidates favored by progres- The most disturbing aspect of a would vote against the plaintiffs, (NNAP) Solicitor sives include Appellate Court Judge possible Kagan appointment is her which would have the effect of main- General Elena Kagan, said to be Diane Wood, former Yale Law admiration of the Federalist Society, taining segregated schools. President Obama’s leading choice to School dean and current State a network of conservative and liber- At a reception for the Federalist replace Supreme Court Justice John Department legal adviser Harold tarian students, law professors, Society at Harvard, members gave Paul Stevens, would be a poor Koh and Stanford Law professor attorneys and judges whose goal is to Kagan a standing ovation. appointment and would be unlikely Pamela Karlan. The only African- advance the conservative agenda by One Federalist Society site to mirror Stevens’progressive voting American mentioned has been pushing America’s legal system to carries this quote from her: “I love record. former Georgia Supreme Court the right. the Federalist Society. They are Kagan, former dean of the Chief Justice Leah W. Sears, who is Five of the nine members of the highly committed, intelligent, hard- Harvard Law School, was a finalist considered a long-shot. Attorney Supreme Court — Chief Justice John working active students who make when Sonia Sotomayor was General Eric Holder should be added Roberts, Samuel Alito, Clarence the Harvard community better.” The Weekly Challenger appointed by Obama to the court last to the list of serious candidates. Thomas, Antonin Scalia and Other conservatives seem to year. Because she has already been Writing in the Nation, Ari Anthony M. Kennedy – have been love Kagan as much as she loves the is distributed vetted — and has won praise from Melber said, “With Justice Stevens members or close affiliates of the Federalist Society. in the following cities: some conservative quarters – White retiring, it will take a nominee like Federalist Society. Federalist board Eric Lichtblau began a May 17, House sources have stated that she Harold Koh just to maintain the members have included Orin Hatch 2009 story in the New York Times: St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa heads Obama’s short list of candi- Court’s status quo.” (R-Utah), one of the most conserva- “When Elana Kagan went before the dates to replace Stevens, the leader of Greenwald predicts that tive members of the Senate; Ed Senate Judiciary Committee in Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor the 4-member progressive bloc of Obama’s next appointee will be Meese, attorney general under February as President Obama’s Bradenton Supreme Court justices. more conservative than Stevens. Ronald Reagan; and C. Boyden nominee for solicitor general, “When President Obama chose “The danger that we don’t have Gray, President George H.W. Bush’s Republicans were almost as effusive Sonia Sotomayor to replace David such a status-quo-maintaining chief White House counsel. as Democrats in their praise for her.” The Weekly Challenger Souter, that had very little effect on selection is three-fold,” he wrote. The group is so influential that in The story continued, “…Indeed, the ideological balance of the Court, “(1) Kagan, from her time at 2001 George W. Bush discontinued there was so much adulation in the because Sotomayor was highly Harvard, is renowned for accommo- the practice, dating back to Dwight air from Republicans that one Published weekly on Thursdays by likely to vote the way Souter did in dating and incorporating conserva- Eisenhower, of presidents relying on Democrat, Amy Klobuchar of The Weekly Challenger most cases,” Glenn Greenwald, a tive views, the kind of ‘post-ideolog- the National Bar Association to vet Minnesota, joked at the hearing that 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. lawyer and former civil rights ical’ attribute Obama finds so attrac- judicial appointments. Under Bush, she understood how Ms. Kagan St. Petersburg, FL 33705 litigator, wrote in Salon. “By stark tive; (2) for both political and sub- the Federalist Society served that ‘managed to get a standing ovation’ (727) 896-2922 contrast, replacing Stevens with stantive reasons, the Obama White function for judgeships and some from the Federalist Society, a conser- LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Kagan (or, far less likely, with [Cass] House tends to avoid (with few cabinet positions.. vative legal group.” $50 for 1 year Sunstein) would shift the Court to the exceptions) any appointees to vital In an article Trevor Coleman and But appointing Kagan because Right on a litany of key issues (at posts who are viewed as ‘liberal’ or I wrote on the Federalist Society for she might be easier to confirm would SINGLE COPY least as much as the shift accom- friendly to the Left; the temptation to Emerge magazine in October 1999, be a major mistake. President Obama 50 cents plished by George Bush’s selection avoid that kind of nominee heading titled “Hijacking Justice,” Francis A. should appoint someone in the mold ATTENTION POSTMASTER: of right-wing ideologue Sam Alito to into the 2010 midterm elections will Boyle, a law professor at the of Thurgood Marshall, William O. Send all address changes to replace the more moderate Sandra be substantial and (3) Kagan has University of Illinois, said: “…They Douglas and William J. Brennan. The Weekly Challenger Day O’Connor).” already proven herself to be a want to go beyond getting rid of Many people voted for Obama No one claims that Kagan, who steadfast Obama loyalist with her affirmative action. They want to go with the expectation that he would 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. supports abortion rights and gay work as his Solicitor General, and back to Brown v. Board of appoint progressive judges to the St. Petersburg, FL 33705 rights, is a conservative. However, the desire to have on the Court Education.” bench. To do anything less, especial- NO PAPER? she is more likely to vote with the someone who has demonstrated Boyle noted that in a lecture at ly to placate conservatives, would be If you have not received your paper during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 Remembering Jaime Escalante DEADLINES All news items, advertising copy and related art BY MARIAN students’ backgrounds, their school, His simple formula for student follow in Escalante’s footprints. submitted for publication on Thursday must be WRIGHT and their environment and simply success was a good teacher His commitment to opening up at the office of The Weekly Challenger EDELMAN didn’t have high expectations for committed to working hard to teach the most challenging classes to more no later than 4 p.m. Monday NNPA COLUMNIST them. But Jaime Escalante always and students committed to working children also revolutionized did. As a result, he was able to teach hard to learn—and he demonstrated placement policies in many schools. COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER (NNPA) - When Jaime children who had nothing and who that student commitment and ability Escalante understood that success in The views expressed by The Challenger Escalante died of cancer on March had been "taught" they could do could be developed through the AP calculus was not an end in and of columnists/advice columnists do not 30, we lost a pioneering teacher who nothing that they were capable of encouragement and reinforcement itself. It gave students the right necessarily reflect the views of changed people’s ideas of what great things. He showed the world students received from the hard- preparation to take similarly chal- The Weekly Challenger. By publishing children are capable of learning. that with a good teacher poor and working and committed teacher. lenging courses in other subjects and such columns, The Challenger is not Many people know about minority children can accomplish Escalante’s demonstration of the was a gateway to college admissions advocating the following of any advice Escalante’s work from the popular wonders. After all, children live up power a single teacher can have to and other future aspirations that or suggestion expressed. movie “Stand and Deliver,” which or don’t to expectations of important motivate and push students to didn’t need to be limited to children depicted his success teaching adults in their lives. extraordinary success changed the from “elite” backgrounds. SUBMISSIONS POLICY Advanced Placement (AP) calculus Escalante’s expectations way many educators viewed student There’s still so much work to be Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may classes to students at East Los seemed especially farfetched at first ability and learning. The fact that done to lift the ceiling so many be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for Angeles’s Garfield High School. because he wasn’t simply saying he great teachers like Escalante can insecure adults place on children’s considerations of liability. All submissions become Today, the beliefs that all children wanted his students to be able to take teach poor and minority students to aspirations. The most recent data the sole property of The Weekly Challenger. can learn and every child deserves a standard high school math classes soar academically has recently been show white students are more than The Weekly Challenger reserves the right to run quality education have become and get good grades. His goal, AP confirmed in a groundbreaking lon- twice as likely as Hispanic students all or part of any submission at a later time. familiar language in goals set by the calculus, was an elite college gitudinal study by Tennessee to be enrolled in AP science or AP Some submissions may take precedence due to Department of Education and school preparatory course considered by scholars June Rivers and William math, and about three times as likely timeliness or newsworthiness. boards across the country. But when many to be the most difficult class a Sanders which found the effective- as black or American Indian Volume 42 • Number 33 Escalante genuinely believed this student could take in high school. ness of the teacher is the single most students to be enrolled in AP science Published Thursday, April, 15, 2010 about the children he was teaching Many affluent public schools still important factor in student or AP math. The Obama 12 pages • 1 section in the late 1970s and early 1980s, didn’t offer it, and the public and learning—far overshadowing all Administration is making the goal of people thought he was naïve and private schools that did often other classroom variables, including continuing to open up these classes a The Weekly Challenger crazy. required students to take entrance the ethnic and socioeconomic priority, and its Blueprint for Reform © The students at Garfield High exams or satisfy other prerequisites makeup of the students. in education specifically supports All rights reserved. No portions of this periodical were exactly the kind of children to prove they could handle it. Many of Escalante’s classroom states’ efforts to improve access to may be reproduced without expressed consent. other education and policy experts Escalante’s idea that he could techniques became models too, like AP tests for low-income students. predicted would be left behind. They offer it at Garfield and make it encouraging the class to tackle the This is a key part of Jaime What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? were largely from poor Mexican available to any students willing to material together like a team taking Escalante’s legacy. But his most Please feel free to let us know. American families, and the majority do the work flew in the face of most on an opponent (the AP test), and enduring lesson is that all children of their parents had not finished conventional wisdom about testing, putting in extra time so students can learn and excel—as long as they Call (727) 896-2922 or Email grade school. When Escalante tracking, and predicting student could keep working after school and have the right teacher. And we must [email protected] arrived at Garfield, the school was success in a challenging course. But on weekends when necessary. all stand up and speak up to get the or Write to: known for low test scores and a high his students’ stellar performance on Today, many of the most successful right teachers in the classroom for all 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., dropout rate. the national standardized AP tests charter schools and other urban our children. Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Most people looked at the proved his own judgment correct. classrooms across the country THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 3 COMMUNITY NEWS History Of Racial Segregation The Gathering Of Women, Inc. In St. Petersburg’s Parks Presents 2010 ST. PETERSBURG - On scheduled for Thursday, Times; Saint Petersburg Women Of Distinction Awards Thursday, April 29, the second September 23, at the Preservation; Progress Energy; in a series of “Perspectives on Renaissance Vinoy Resort & St. Petersburg Saturday the Parks” events, funded Golf Club. Morning Market, Inc.; Carrie ST. PETERSBURG - The honor represent a number of and Ella Holton-Lee. through a grant from the “Perspectives on the Jadus, St. Petersburg Artist and Women of Distinction event, different professional fields and The 2010 Awards ceremony Florida Humanities Council, Parks” programs are among a creator of the original painting which benefits programs and the diversity of personal charac- is Sunday, April 18, from 2-6 will take place at Studio@620, number of events commemo- that is the Centennial poster; services of the Gathering of teristics and life experiences, p.m. at the Saint Petersburg 620 1st Avenue South, St. rating the centennial year of St. Sylvia P. Rusche Insurance Women,Inc. pays tribute to with commitments to women, County Club. The ticket price is Petersburg. The program will Petersburg’s downtown water- Agency, Inc.; Pioneer Park women leaders who have made community issues and public $ 20.00. begin with a reception at 6 p.m. front parks. May 2010 will Foundation, Inc.; Booker extraordinary accomplishments service. If you would like more The April 29 panel will feature “May Movies in the Creek Preservation, Inc.; in their professions or their We are pleased to announce information or would like to discuss how St. Petersburg’s Park,” sponsored by Sylvia P. Historic Old Northeast communities. The women high- the 2010 honorees, Andrida attend please contact Samantha history of racial segregation Rusche Insurance Agency, Inc. Neighborhood Association, lighted are leaders in their Hosey, Diana King, Leila at 727-321-8825. affected who could and could Free feature films and live Downtown Neighborhood fields, innovators of unique McNeal Wilson, Evelyn If you are unable to attend not use the waterfront parks. music will be offered on Association, Renaissance programs and services, and Stafford Daniels, Leontyne but would like to support the The evening’s program will Thursday evenings at North Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, prime examples of lifelong (Tyna) Middleton, Gwendolyn Women of Distinction event, start with a performance by Straub Park on Beach Drive TradeWinds Island Resorts, commitment to promoting Reese, Treniece Green, Kettly please contact thegatheringof- singer/actor Sharon Scott, between Second and Fifth 400 Beach Drive Seafood equity for everyone. M. Zephir, Vel Thompson, [email protected]. followed by the panel of distin- Avenues Northeast. Thursday, and Tap House, Dailey Women selected for this RicheDean Yvette Hills-Ackbar, guished speakers, moderated May 13, will begin with a Communications, Heartwood by former St. Petersburg reception for which there will & Bark, St. Pete Solar Energy, Mayor Rick Baker. Panelists be a charge, followed by the J Allan Studios; Shollenberger include noted civil rights free premiere of a documentary Public Relations; Zebra Color, BUSINESS Through the Pinellas sheltered market that was historian and author Dr. film looking at St. Petersburg’s Inc.; The Electric Marina, continued from front page County Business Development created for vendors to become Raymond Arsenault, lifelong past and present. The movie Craftsman House Gallery; Center there are several certified so that they can do tal in identifying prospective St. Petersburg resident James will premiere on WUSF-TV Urban Exposure, Inc.; TASCO programs designed to promote business with Pinellas lenders and assisting clients to Oliver, and attorney Jacqueline later in May. Teen Programs; George a business’s potential success. County. The Business become financially ready by Hubbard. The final Centennial event Rahdert, Esq., Rahdert, Steele The Business Resource Resource Network has estab- reviewing their credit reports, The first “Perspectives” now planned will be "Party & Reynolds P.A.; Defenders of Network also connects entre- lished a Networking Directory profit and loss statement, and event in February focused on in the Parks," Saturday, Wildlife, St. Petersburg; and preneurs to business resources that connects business to cash flow analysis. the founding of the downtown November 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 The UPS Store at 200 2nd finding innovative pathways to vendors, suppliers, and Funding is being provided waterfront parks in 1909-10 p.m. This major event will Avenue South, St. Petersburg. financing, marketing, and tech- customers. through the Business Resource and included a panel of profes- have all-day and evening activ- For more information on nology. There is also the Small “I would like to continue Network Partnership which is a sors and authors as well as ities and performances in every the history of the waterfront Business Enterprise (SBE) cultivation of economic devel- county program. CNHS was actors portraying men and one of the twelve downtown parks and on upcoming events, program that targets businesses opment with CNHS,” Dr. awarded the program partner- women who successfully laid waterfront parks. visit the Centennial that have 50 or less employees Cynthia Johnson concluded. “I ship along with the Hispanic the groundwork for the public St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Celebration website at and have averaged revenue for think they make an ideal Business Initiative Fund and waterfront park system. Parks Centennial sponsors http://www.stpeteparks100.org three years at two-million partner in business retention USF Small Business The third “Perspectives” include The City of St. dollars or less. This is a efforts.” forum has been tentatively Petersburg, St. Petersburg Development Center (SBDC).

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Pinellas County Urban League Guild Present Urban League Sunday Sunday April 25, 4:00 p.m. DIMMITT Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church CADILLAC Dr. Ricky Houston, pastor The keynote speaker for this event is the Rev. Frank Peterman, pastor of Rock of Jesus. 2010

The 164 voice Pinellas County Urban League Guild Community Arts choir, under the direction of the dynamic Minister K. Bernard Parrott of Mt. Zion Progressive, will provide the song service. Cadillac This is an annual event that gives the Urban League and the religious community an opportunity to worship together. The Pinellas County Urban League provides many services to this community CTS Wagon including, a job bank, career fairs, assistance with utility payments, weatherization, tutoring, and 00 other services to enhance the lives of Pinellas County residents. From $39,340. Please plan to attend and witness this wonderful program. The chair for this year’s program is Nick Tinch, Dr. Yvonne Williams is president of the Pinellas County Urban League Guild and Call Mike Hughes Dimmitt Cadillac Gregory Johnson is president of the Pinellas County Urban League. at 25191 U.S. Hwy. 19 THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 727-450-7446 Clearwater, FL 33763 4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 COMMUNITY NEWS Men's Club Will Host Table Political At Ladies Annual Tea Capital by Gayle Andrews 7 Minutes And It’s On

When the Healthcare leg- job, let’s face it. Remember, machinations have nothing to islation was passed the healthcare levels the playing do with what helps the people Republicans were poised to field, just like education. If … but what the hell, some thwart change. Unfortunately you’re healthy and educated, people only crave power. For the leader of the second phase you can do just about Ausley, though in a tough fight of the strategy was the anything. There are many for Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General of Florida. who cannot do either. For she had the benefit of coming That would be Bill McCollum, many people of color an under the tutelage of former also the leading Republican education or healthcare are U.S. Senators and candidate vying for governor. just not even on the page of f o r m e r Governors Lawton And within 7 minutes of the daily survival. Course what Chiles and Bob Graham. US President’s signature, he filed does Bill McCollum care Senator Bill Nelson is also a a frivolous lawsuit in the name about that? He’s leading the close ally of Ausley’s. She of the people of Florida to stop partisan charge that leaves a believes that children deserve the implementation of health- lot of sick children and their and must have constant care insurance. That would be families in the political wake. attention. Long before health- Although their Annual Spring Tea is tradition- the old English society practice. Men's Club the same Bill McCollum who As the election year care was cool, Ausley was ally seen as an event for the ladies at St . Augustine's officers Mordecai Walker and Bobby Allen said led the failed effort in the cranks into a brawl you have working for children. She Episcopal Church, this year's event will have a new they were very happy for the invitation. United State House of to think about who really has leads the Florida Healthy Kids table sponsor: the parish Men's Club. Open to the public, the afternoon tea runs Representatives to impeach been in the fight for the right Corporation, a $300 million In this picture Co-chairs Donna McRae and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the Bill Clinton and remove him reason virus those enter the public private partnership that Hazel Allen, along with Cheryl Johnson-Tindall, Parish Hall at 2920 26th Ave. S. It includes a from office. Is there a pattern ring for the photo op. And provides health insurance to are demonstrating the proper table settings for light lunch and door prizes. here? now, the Republican leader- Florida children and families How about the fact that a ship is pushing legislation to who fall through the cracks. majority of Floridians are undermine the federal law on She’s been at it a while. And I interested in change or help the state level. As the say all that to emphasize that with healthcare on every insurance issue moves front during these very strident level, for every age group. And and center I have to say there times, it’s not about what If you don’t think the have been few in the fight. you’re going to do, but what insurance companies own this There are some people who you’ve done that defines you country you must live in the have been in this fight because as a leader. Land of Someplace Else. they believe that Floridians Gayle Andrews is a former The Democrats are trying should at least have access to member of the Capitol Press to change that. More impor- healthcare especially kids. Corps, adjunct Journalism tantly, we have a black Loranne Ausley has made that instructor at Florida A & M President, a Democratic a focus for upwards of 10 University, where she was Congress and the Republicans years. Healthcare for children awarded Distinguished and are clearly on the brink of ini- has been the primary focus of Outstanding Graduate status. tiating a race war to maintain those who really care. All of She is a corporate & political power. They’re doing a great these side deals and political consultant in Tallahassee. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 5 COMMUNITY NEWS After-School Program Has Scholarships

BY RYAN RITTER gives them a voice and presents said. CALENDAR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS them with a challenge.” The results of the organizations BUREAU Many of the children entering big goals are hard to miss. Every the program come from difficult room in the Wildwood building is OF EVENTS ST. PETERSBURG - Free backgrounds and may not feel like full of vibrant art of all kinds. Many after-school program in Midtown! their community cares about them. of the program’s graduates also Courtesy of Youth Arts Corps at Wildwood has The program’s philosophy, then, is decide to stay at the center, either as money for scholarships. to create an environment where volunteers, teacher’s assistants or “Our biggest need is to get the children learn how to think critically, even teachers themselves. word out about how important and express opinions and communicate Akeem Rogers, who attended critical the program is,” Sonya skills. the program as a teenager, is now 20 McAlister, a supervisor at “The children learn how to act and still volunteers at the Youth Arts Wildwood, said. “We have so much Joy Garrett, a 14-year-old and interact in environments that Corps at Wildwood. As a volunteer, Gibbs High School student, to offer.” displays a recent painting may be foreign to them,” McAlister he does whatever the instructors The after-school arts program she made at the Youth Arts said. “We try to expose them to new need him to do, but he is also still Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18 - 35th Annual hires professionals to teach at-risk Corps at Wildwood experiences.” able to learn some valuable skills. Mainsail Arts Festival. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. children. Pinellas County youth New experiences refer to the “I’m trying to learn video pro- N.E. Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. 10 to 5 p.m. between the ages of 12 to 14 are program development director, said. various workshops administered by duction,” Rogers said. “I’m able to eligible for the scholarships, White has a master’s degree in the Corps. The organization hires incorporate the things I do here with www.mainsailartsfestival.org This two-day event according to the program’s Web site. fine arts from the Royal College of professional artists to lead these other stuff I do.” combines visual and performing arts along with opportu- Scholarships are available to Art in London. She taught classes at workshops, covering approximately The artistic skills the children nities for children to actively engage in art activities. students living in households with the Youth Arts Corps before 15 different mediums of art. learn at the Youth Arts Corps are There is a delicious assortment of culinary arts and as annual incomes below 300 percent accepting her new position in Children who excel at a particular enhanced by the positive environ- of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. December. medium can enter the advanced ment the staff maintains and the well as Mainsail souvenirs. There is no cost to the public Or, if the youth lives in one of 10 zip “The program shows children programs. Similar to an actual hiring various connections the children are to view the show. code areas outlined in the required how to use fine arts and gives them process, the child goes through an able to establish with the local art application. Students can stay in the valuable job-training skills and a evaluation test and interview before community. Given everything the Saturday, April 17 - Earth Day Celebration. Join the Dr. program at Youth Arts Corps up to support network,” White said. “It is a stepping up. In addition to artistic program has to offer, the fact that the Carter G. Woodson African-American Museum for a kick age 18. positive place to come and it’s free.” talent, the student is required to community is unaware of the oppor- off to Earth Day! There will be activities for children to Most of the zip codes outlined The Youth Arts Corps does demonstrate job-related skills, such tunity is what keeps the organization in the application are in Midtown. more than serve the community by as reliable attendance and proper from giving out all the scholarships take part on that range from planting, arts and crafts to Activities at Arts Corps are compa- offering free art training. Its main behavior. The advanced programs they have to offer. singing and storytelling. Inspirational speakers will teach rable to those offered at paid goal is to help the children discover challenge students and give them an Neighborhood News Bureau is us about the importance of being environmentally programs. and advance skills, while fostering opportunity to earn money through a working newsroom staffed by USF friendly. Activities start at noon and will go on till 4 p.m. “I’ve taught classes at the Arts an environment where students their artwork. St. Petersburg undergraduate and Center and it surprises me how believe what they do matters. “The Youth Arts Corps gives graduate journalism students. To Healthy snacks and refreshment will be provided. much people will spend to learn the “Many kids come in struggling children the ability to dream big in a report your community news, same things we teach here for free,” and they need to be challenged,” way where they can still see small contact us at 727-327-2129 or email Sunday, April 18 - The Gathering of Women, Inc. will Kimberly White, outreach and McAlister said. “Youth Arts Corps visions come to light,” McAlister [email protected]. host the 1st Women of Distinction Awards ceremony to be held at the Saint Petersburg Country Club. 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The names of proposal respondents will be read aloud at Monday, April 19 - Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair the time of opening. Coliseum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., www.tampabayjobfair.com RFP Title: MASTER SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ST. PETERSBURG- or 727-893-8523. Meet 30-40 local companies who YOU! CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RFP Number: 090-0239-NC (AM) have immediate employment needs, from entry level RFP Submittal Due: MAY 4, 2010 @ 3:00 PM positions to skilled trade, health care jobs and even top Send Notices Pre-Proposal N/A managerial positions. “PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE Or Information IN THIS PROCEEDING/EVENT, SHOULD CALL 727/464-4062 (VOICE/TDD) FAX 727/464-4157, NOT About Future LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING.” Further information may be obtained by contacting the Pinellas County Purchasing Department, at the Community Events above address or telephone 727/464-3311. 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Comedy And Gospel Welcome to the “The Weekly Scoop” high- Crafts Fair lighting activities, events, movers, shakers and Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts milestones in North Pinellas County. Festival will be held April 17 at 10 a.m. Combine For Awesome Event Retirement Celebration Back To School Bash Normally comedy and gospel are stand alone 40 local churches throughout Polk, Hillsborough, A retirement celebration will be held for Rev. The largest Back to School/Wellness program events, however next week they will both combine Pinellas, and Manatee Counties. Those foundations Walter Campbell, Sr., August 28. Rev. Campbell in North Pinellas County is beginning its planning for A Night of Praise and Laughter, an electrifying that are collectively involved are; The Thomas is the Leader of Bayview Baptist Church, session for the August 7 program. Those interest- charity event that will feature a combination of some “Flash Gordon Foundation, which focuses on Clearwater and former President, NAACP, ed in volunteering contact Diane Music at of the most talented Christian recording providing essential educational tools, scholarships, Clearwater/Upper Pinellas County Branch. For [email protected] artists/groups, along with some of the funniest enter- and athletic based incentives to young people; The more information, call Seneith Smith at 727-667- High School Students Art Awards taining clean-comedy comedians. This exciting Franchise Kids Foundation, which strives to 9213. Congressional Arts Competition Awards charity event will include a VIP reception hosted by improve skills and confidence of girls and boys with Free Trees for Residents Ceremony will be held at Leela-Rattner Museum several professional NFL players such as Mike low socio-economic backgrounds, both academical- The City of Dunedin and Bay Bouquet of Fine Art, St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Jenkins, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Fabian ly and athletically, by instilling character; The Mike Garden Club are providing two free 3-gallon trees Springs campus April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Washington and baseball legend Thomas “Flash” Jenkins Foundation, which focuses on providing to Dunedin residents April 17 from 8:30 to Noon Reception and Awards program will highlight the Gordon, allowing guests to mix and mingle with the educational programs for children in under-served at Weaver Park, Dunedin. 9th Congressional District High School Students. athletes and celebrity guest. communities and health wellness initiatives that Congratulations Artworks will be shown in Washington D.C. for This charity event will include a food drive address many health issues affecting families across Palm Harbor University Basketball Star, one year. encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable items the nation; and The Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Sharee Booze played in the Florida Association of Anti-Gang Basketball Coaches Girl All-Star game. She to donate, which will be either shipped to Haiti or Foundation, which provides for under privileged The Hispanic Outreach Center and City scored a game-high 24 points in leading her All- given to local families in need. Those who partici- children. of Clearwater Police Department are hosting Star team in a win. pate will receive a raffle ticket that gives them the The event will feature world renowned anti-gang films at the Clearwater East Library Free Concert opportunity to win various exciting prizes through- comedian Ricky Smiley, and other gospel April 21 at 5:30 p.m. For information call Clearwater Community Concert and Jazz out the night, such as sports memorabilia, digital comedians from BET such as GL Douglas, Ced 727-562-4970. Bands will be hosting a free concert at cameras, iPods and more. Delaney, Sean Davis and Goldiee. 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The bay area does not want to North Greenwood Community Coalition monthly meeting will be held at the MLK Center St. Petersburg June 12. comedy to help uplift the spirit of the community. miss the biggest gospel/comedy show in the area and Pew Day Proceeds will benefit a number of outstanding this wonderful opportunity to support deserving Monday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. Featured speaker is newly appointed Chief of Police, Anthony Church of God By Faith, 1007 N. Myrtle local and national charities, who supports various local and national charities. Ave., Clearwater is having its annual “Pew Day” children charitable organizations, and provides Thank you for reading, and I hope you have Holloway. April 18. All are invited. Call 727-430-5003 for scholarship to deserving students, along with over enjoyed your time OUT AND ABOUT W/Steve. Fur Fest A fun event for your dogs at Safety Harbor more information. 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Talbert earned a higher Colored People (NAACP). At This Free Concert education at a time when a college Central to the efforts of both education was controversial for organizations, Mary Talbert European American women and helped set the stage for the civil extremely rare for African- rights gains of the 1950s and ‘60s. American women. When Talbert’s long involvement in women’s organizations were seg- women’s clubs helped to develop regated by race, Talbert was an black female leadership in com- early advocate of women of all munities around New York and the colors working together to United States. Women’s clubs advance their cause, and provided a forum for African- reminded white feminists of their American women’s voices at a obligations towards their less time when they had restricted privileged sisters of color. opportunities in public and civic Described by her peers as life. In both black and white com- “the best-known colored woman munities, women’s clubs fostered in the United States,” Talbert used female leadership in times when her education and prodigious overt feminism was not accept- energies to improve the status of able. black people at home and abroad. As a historic preservation In addition to her anti-lynching pioneer, Talbert saved the and anti-racism work, Talbert Frederick Douglass home in supported women’s suffrage. In Anacostia, D.C. after other efforts 1915 she spoke at the “Votes for had failed. Women: A Symposium by Buffalo’s 150-year-old Michigan Mary Burnett was an Leading Thinkers of Colored Avenue Baptist Church, to which American orator, activist, suffra- Women” in Washington, D.C. the Talbert family belonged, has gist and reformer. Called “The During her national and inter- been named to the United States best known Colored Woman in the national lecture tours, Talbert National Register of Historic United States,” Talbert was among educated audiences about oppres- Places. Many prominent African- the most prominent African sive conditions in African- Americans worshipped or spoke Americans of her time. Talbert American communities and the there. The church also had a was born and raised in Oberlin, need for legislation to address landmark role in abolitionist activ- Ohio in 1866. As the only African- these conditions. She was instru- ities. In 1998, a marker honoring American woman in her graduat- mental in gaining a voice for Talbert, who served as the ing class from Oberlin College in African-American women in church’s treasurer, was installed in 1886, she received a Bachelor of international women’s organiza- front of the Church by the Arts degree, then called an S.P. tions of her time. New York State Governor’s Sri Chinmoy degree. She entered the field of As a founder of the Niagara Commission Honoring the education, becoming assistant Movement, Talbert helped to Achievements of Women. principal of the Union High launch organized civil rights In October 2005, Talbert was ST. PETERSBURG - with Herbie Hancock, Ravi language and culture. “It is School in Little Rock, Ark. in activism in America. The inducted into the National Accomplished musicians from Shankar and Sting will perform through music,” he wrote, “that 1887, the highest position held by Niagara Movement was radical Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca around the world will celebrate on the flute with percussion the universal feeling of oneness an African-American woman in enough in its brief life to both Falls, NY. She is also remembered the soul-stirring music of accompaniment. Austrian can be achieved in the the state. In 1891 she married spawn and absorb controversy around the United States. Talbert Maestro Sri Chinmoy at the virtuosos Mandu and Vishuddhi twinkling of an eye.” William H. Talbert, moved to within the black community, died October 15, 1923 and is preparing the way for its buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery Songs of the Soul Concert Trummer will delight the In a creative odyssey that Buffalo, NY, and joined Buffalo’s Monday, April 19. The concert audience with their haunting included music, art, literature historic Michigan Avenue Baptist successor, the National (Buffalo). will be held at the Palladium renditions of Sri Chinmoy’s and sports, Sri Chinmoy Church. Association for Advancement of Theater, 243 5th Ave. N, St. melodies on Chinese erhu and composed a monumental total Petersburg, at 7:30 p.m. harp. of 21,000 songs and offered Admission is free. 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He must meet with NFL Roethlisberger meeting, Rooney outlined Monday in great detail nities (in the NFL) because of commissioner Roger Goodell, said, the Steelers "will the embarrassing specifics of the what he did.” possibly as early as this week, determine the next steps in the nightclub incident involving Homan and Rolle are solid and could be fined or suspended process." Roethlisberger and his alleged at the other two spots. In their under the league's conduct Star receiver Santonio victim in Milledgeville, Ga., the Photo By Jim Davidson first season as starters, they policy. Holmes, who caught the Steelers were equally furious Etienne Sabino had big years. There are more issues, too, Roethlisberger pass that secured over their star's conduct and the The steady, hard-hitting for a franchise player who won the Steelers' Super Bowl victory damage the allegations caused Homan led the team with 108 the Super Bowl twice in his first over Arizona in February 2009, them. BY RUSTY MILLER tackles, including two sacks Ben Roethlisberger five NFL seasons. was traded Sunday night to the Holmes, whose ability and and five for minus yardage. He Team president Art Rooney New York Jets for a fifth-round production were upstaged by his COLUMBUS, OH (AP) also shared the team lead with BY ALAN ROBINSON II, known to be frustrated and draft pick after the Steelers frequent off-field troubles, was When it comes to its lineback- five interceptions and exasperated with Roethlisberger's learned he would be suspended cast off to the Jets for what ing corps, Ohio State is hitting recovered two fumbles. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The lack of maturity and judgment, four games for violating the seemed like minimal compensa- .667 in spring ball. Rolle, an upbeat, happy- six-time Super Bowl champion said the quarterback must win NFL's substance abuse policy. tion for an accomplished With two of the three go-lucky and talkative sort, Pittsburgh Steelers don't like back his teammates and his city. Holmes already had angered receiver, but the Steelers' main starters returning, it isn't nearly was almost as good. He was losing - or being embarrassed. "During the past few weeks, the club. After being accused in goal clearly was to cut ties with as important for the Buckeyes second on the team with 95 To a family owned team, image I have met with Ben on a a lawsuit of throwing a drink on him. to find a replacement for the tackles, with seven coming is more than an attractive logo. number of occasions, not only to a woman at an Orlando "We believe the move is in graduated Austin Spitler as it is behind the line of scrimmage. So when the Steelers were discuss this incident, but also to nightclub, Holmes answered the best interests of the to find the right fit. He also intercepted a pass and humiliated on the same day by discuss his commitment to with a long string of comments Pittsburgh Steelers," director of “Really, there's going to be fell on a fumble. two star players who, only 15 making sure this never happens on his Twitter account in which football operations Kevin pretty good competition at the The front-runner to be the months before, teamed to again," Rooney said in a he suggested a fan should try to Colbert said. linebacker group,” defensive third amigo at linebacker is provide one of the franchise's statement. 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But the absence of two years. He knew the plays, Spitler leaves a leadership Tannenbaum said. "Obviously, a domestic violence incident in all I have to do is walk into made his read and went to vacuum plus what he offered guy with his production and at 2006; the misdemeanor charges them." where he was supposed to be. in experienced play. 26 years old, he would not have were later dismissed. He was The deal came together But at times, he didn't rely on “Obviously, Austin Spitler been available if these indiscre- also recently accused of telling a quickly as talks between the his instincts. must have meant a lot to our tions didn't happen, and fan to "kill urself" on his Twitter teams began late Saturday night. “Coach Fickell always guys for them to vote him obviously the suspension. But, page, but implied that his Holmes gives the Jets a game- tells us, ‘Don't be a robot,’” captain without ever having with that said, we just felt like account was hacked. breaking player for an offense Rolle said. “If (Sabino) sees started a game,” head coach the risk and the price was rea- "It wasn't me," Holmes said. that already included second- something, he's going to get it. Jim Tressel said. “So his lead- sonable for us." "I never tried to defend myself year quarterback Mark Sanchez, And that's something that takes ership will certainly be Unafraid lately to add on that topic among anyone on wide receivers Edwards and a very special player on this missed.” players with checkered pasts, Twitter or among anyone that Jerricho Cotchery, tight end defense to do, to play instinc- Spitler was a popular and Tannenbaum said he, coach Rex tried to ask me for interviews. I Dustin Keller, running backs tive and go after things when respected elder statesman on Ryan and owner Woody Johnson would definitely be accountable Shonn Greene, Leon you see it.” the team, a practical joker, a had "a robust debate and robust for my actions if I did say it." Washington and the recently While Sabino takes selfless team player and a discussions" before deciding to The 5-foot-11 Holmes, a signed LaDainian Tomlinson. Spitler's spot on the field, coach on the field. He waited Santonio Holmes acquire Holmes. first-round pick out of Ohio "Obviously, there's been Rolle has naturally taken over patiently as a backup for three "We're not going into this State in 2006, has one year some bumps in the road in the some of Spitler's leadership NEW YORK - Santonio years behind All-American with our eyes closed," remaining on his contract and past and hopefully he's learned responsibilities. Holmes was walking his dog at James Laurinaitis before Tannenbaum said. will essentially be on a 12-game from that," Tannenbaum said. “I'm majoring in sociology home Sunday night when he finally become a starter last Holmes, the 2009 Super tryout for a long-term deal. The "We understand that there's to be a teacher, so I like to help received an unexpected phone season. Then, when his Bowl MVP, is eligible to partici- Jets have taken the same one- risks, significant risks." people,” Rolle said. “So now call. moment had finally arrived, he pate in the team's offseason season approach with Braylon Despite being benched that the coaches are giving me It was the Pittsburgh was bumped to the strongside program and in all preseason Edwards, another wide receiver earlier in the 2008 season for the a role to kind of help guys Steelers, telling their talented linebacker job from inside. practices and games. He would who came to New York with marijuana arrest, Holmes made more, being that I'm an older but troubled wide receiver he Still, he made the move be suspended for an entire baggage, and cornerback a number of big plays for guy, I take it to heart. The had been traded to the New York and never complained. season if he violates the league's Antonio Cromartie, who was Pittsburgh — none bigger than coaches feel like I can lead this Jets for a fifth-round pick in this “(It's important) when policy again. acquired from San Diego even in the Super Bowl against team, and I'm doing a great job year's NFL draft. guys buy into what you're "To go back down the same though he was dealing with Arizona. His tiptoe catch in the of letting the guys know what "I was very shocked at first," doing, when guys buy into road, make the same mistakes, paternity issues. corner of the end zone of a 6- they can do to get better. And Holmes said during a conference their role,” linebackers coach won't be accepted," Holmes Holmes has 235 catches for yard pass from Ben also better myself.” Luke Fickell said. “A great call Monday. "But, I knew it def- said. 3,835 yards and 20 touchdowns, Roethlisberger with 35 seconds initely opened up a lot more Holmes is coming off his but his troubles off the field left sent the Steelers to a 27-23 doors and a better opportunity best season, with 79 catches for could explain the relatively low victory. for me to start over." 1,248 yards and five touch- price the Jets paid to get him. The Jets clearly see Holmes Tiger Applies To Holmes won't make his Jets downs. But he is also facing a The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as another major piece in regular-season debut until Week lawsuit in Florida from a woman reported Monday, citing making their own Super Bowl Play In U.S. Open 5 after the NFL suspended him who claims he threw a glass at anonymous sources, that the run after finishing a win short earlier in the day without pay for her, cutting her above the eye, in Steelers were prepared to release last season. the first four games for violating Woods' entry Monday, one day an Orlando nightclub. A witness Holmes if they couldn't find a "I know for a fact that's why after he tied for fourth in the the league's substance abuse has since taken responsibility, trade partner. they brought me here," Holmes policy. Masters. It was his first compe- according to Holmes' lawyer. "I don't think I need to dig said. "The opportunity presented tition in five months since he "We understood that was Holmes was also arrested in myself out of any hole," Holmes itself for the Jets to acquire me, part of it, but we just felt like was caught cheating on his 2008 for possession of said. "These guys have opened and I'm definitely here for a wife. even with that, it was worth it," marijuana, and involved in a their arms to me right now and reason." general manager Mike Even players such as Woods who are exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Open must apply to play. The Tiger Woods deadline to enter is April 28. Have any questions or comments FAR HILLS, N.J. - Tiger The U.S. Open will be held Woods has taken the first step June 17-20 at Pebble Beach, about TWC Sports? Please Email us at toward playing the U.S. Open where 10 years ago Woods by sending in his entry form. won by 15 shots and tied the [email protected] The USGA said it received tournament scoring record. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 9 NATIONAL NEWS STATE NEWS RNC's Steele Rebuffs Lawson, Williams Have Stiff Winds Of Disapproval Dental School Bill On Track

BY ZENITHA PRINCE TALLAHASSEE - Sen. SPECIAL TO THE NNPA Alfred “Al” Lawson and Rep. FROM THE AFRO- Alan Williams have formally AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS introduced companion bills to authorize a dental school at (NNPA) - Republican Florida’s only historically black National Committee Chairman public university. Michael Steele defended his Senate Bill 2564, filed by management of party affairs Lawson, and its companion April 5 and attributed mounting House Bill 1439, filed by criticism to his race and “street- Williams both state: “A wise” style of management. program for a doctoral of Appearing on ABC’s “Good dental medicine degree is Morning America,” Steele was hereby authorized at Florida asked if he has a slimmer margin Agricultural and Mechanical of error because he is African- University.” American. “The honest answer is FAMU’s push for a dental all the cards when it comes to Although the BOG has not yes. It just is,” he said. “Barack school comes at the same time establishing new health profes- recommended a dental school, Obama has a slimmer margin. that the legislature is weighing sional programs in the FAMU can still ask the legisla- That’s just the reality of it. But Florida Atlantic’s request for a Sunshine State. ture for certification to train you take that as part of the nature college of medicine and the Even though the BOG can dental students who will be of it.” University of South Florida’s approve new programs, it has eligible to receive licenses from His political origins and request for a pharmacy school. no authority over the state the Florida Board of Dentistry. style are also contributing The Florida Board of boards which grant health pro- During the days of the factors, he added. "It's more Governors is officially backing fessional licenses. Those Board of Regents, FAMU had because you're not somebody FAU and USF’s proposals but boards are all part of the Florida to go above the board’s head Department of Health, which and get legislative approval for they know. Not old-boy network Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has yet to even schedule a vote oriented,” he continued. “My on FAMU’s. The BOG’s operates under the laws passed Institute of Public Health and view on politics is much more according to critics. sibility. And, it just shows how inaction comes in midst of a by the legislature. The state’s the restoration of the College of grassroots oriented so I tend to, “This kind of thing has got to the RNC has failed under severe statewide dentist health boards will only grant Law. The BOR objected to both you know, come at it a little bit stop or they won't get any contri- Michael Steele’s leadership to shortage. licenses to students from leg- proposed programs. stronger, a little bit more street- butions,” said Washington provide either of those.” The legislature still holds islatively-certified programs. wise. That's rubbed some Republican leader Sen. Jon Kyl, Steele defended himself feathers the wrong way." R-Ariz., April 4 on “Fox News against these accusations, saying The White House decried Sunday.” he had not been “staying at fancy Steele’s use of the “race card.” He continued, “The people hotels like the Four Seasons and COURT including black Justice Clarence knowledge and information and Political analyst Lester Spence, that contribute to the commit- flying around in corporate jets,” Thomas. positions on these positions who political science instructor at tees, both Democrat and nor was he present at the strip continued from front page “There is definitely need for are progressive no matter what Johns Hopkins University, Republican, want to know that club. “When I first heard about someone who has a progressive color they are.” agreed Steele was “no Obama” their money is well spent for the this behavior going on I was very Obama is now in the process of sense about the role of the Lauding Stevens as “a and the racist overtones are not cause, and it needs to be that angry;” he said, “and we dealt exploring the backgrounds and Supreme Court Justice and stalwart in the protection of civil as clear in the charges made way.” with it.” qualifications of prospective can- someone who has a sense that the rights”, Payton says the court against him. Already, donors such as the The employee was fired, he didates. He will likely announce Constitution has to serve needs a replacement who “will “He’s the chair of a really Family Research Council (FRC) said, and other controls on their only one person who will then go everyone in the country,” continue Justice Stevens’ white political party, so I know are holding back their dollars finances were implemented. On under extreme scrutiny by the U. Ogletree says. approach to upholding the race has to be involved in evalu- and advising others to do so. Monday the RNC’s chief of staff, S. Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Stevens, 90, consid- Constitution in a way that has ations of him,” Spence said. “But “There’s a pattern here,” said Ken McKay, resigned – or was before an up or down confirma- ered a moderate centrist, was guaranteed equality for all it’s not clear that others in his FRC Action Vice President Tom fired – along with Steele’s top tion vote by the entire U. S. appointed by President Gerald Americans. LDF urges President position have made the type of McClusky on MSNBC's “The consultants Curt Anderson, Wes Senate. Ford in 1975. Ogletree describes Obama to seek the qualities that gaffes that he has.” Ed Show,” April 2, referring to Anderson and Brad Todd of “We hope and expect him as someone “who changed made Justice Stevens such an Steele’s appearance on the Federal Elections Commission OnMessage, a GOP campaign President Obama would consider his mind and understood the outstanding jurist such as a will- morning talk show came amid reports on the committee’s management firm. candidates from a variety of Constitution better over time and ingness to uphold fundamental escalating controversy surround- expenditures. “The problem with Steele said, “I hear my backgrounds, as he has leaves with a legacy of someone principles of fairness and equality ing the RNC’s $2,000 expendi- the strip club incident goes donors, I hear our base out there, indicated,” said John Payton, defending the broad interests of and to ensure that even the ture at a bondage/sex-themed beyond the strip club incident. I hear the leadership and we’re director-counsel of the NAACP everyday people.” powerless have access to our Hollywood nightclub, the last in It’s emblematic of two things taking steps to make sure we’re Legal Defense and Education Berry says workers rights justice system.” a string of questionable spending that supporters of the Republican even more fiscally conservative Fund. “Certainly, it would be should be a foremost considera- Ogletree agrees, adding that on private planes, limousines, Party want to see – that’s fiscal in our spending." wonderful to have an African- tion in the candidate’s portfolio. black women should not be luxury hotels and consultants, responsibility and moral respon- American — male or female — “One of our major problems among the invisible. appointed to the Supreme Court. in the black community is that the “When you think about the And, yes, it would be nice to hear number of contracts that minority success of black women running more African-American women business receive from state and universities, running corpora- mentioned on the short list of local governments have gone tions being involved as leaders in HUD Awards Grants To Help candidates.” down” since the court decided religion, you see that we have Regardless of the race or Croson v. City of Richmond talents in every conceivable Low-Income Families Get gender, black jurists agree that among other so-called set-aside place. It doesn’t take rocket there is certain criterion that is cases. College admissions science to know that there are Job Training, Employment clearly necessary at this point to policies are also issues to be con- exceptionally qualified people.” balance out the strong bent of sidered, she said. conservatism still on the court – “We want judges who have SPECIAL TO THE NNPA schools, businesses, and other nators to help families get home- FROM THE LOUISIANA local partners to develop a com- ownership counseling. 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Saint John Primitive Baptist Church Living Word Church 10th Street Church Of God Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 207 - 10th Street North International Church Address: 2850 Freemont Terr. South Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 898-9407 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12093 Email: [email protected] Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33733-2093 Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone: 727-565-9613 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Apostle Ted Simmons Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. SCHEDULED SERVICES Scheduled Services: Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 AM Church School...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Early Morning ...... 9:30 a.m. Adams, Jr., Morning Worship...... 10:30 AM Senior Pastor Wednesday Family Bible Study ...... 7:00 PM Wed. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. The church where Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Join Us Right Here Right Now! Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Pastor is practiced! A Life Changing Ministry

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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!” 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone (727} 327-0593 The Church in Worship PLACE YOUR Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church CHURCH AD HERE First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m The Church in Study Sunday School (for All Ages) Call 727-896-2922 Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m Pastor Marvin Charles Lue, Jr., M. Div. Shepherd Come Expecting to be BLESSED! and Senior Servant THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 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

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“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor www.mattersoftheheartministry.org 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. CHURCH NEWS First Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

The Sanctuary Ushers of Our Guest pastor and con- service a success. “ONE BODY, ONE AT “THE HOPE” (For April 21 -23 First Mt. Zion Missionary gregation in charge will be Sister Rutha Gavin, SPIRIT, ONE HOPE” further information, call Thought for the Week: Baptist Church, 1121 22nd Reverend Ronald Wade and President Reverend Carlos L. Senior, 727-896-5228) “The nail-pierced hands of Street South, invites you to Grand Central Progressive Reverend Wallace Elliott, Pastor. Prayer Shut-in, April 16 Jesus reveal the love-filled attend their Ushers Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor UPCOMING EVENTS Spring Hope Institute, heart of God.” Service Sunday, April 18, at You are invited to please 4:00 p.m. come out and help make our St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Progressive The St. Mark Missionary Dedicatory Service night. Baptist Church, Pastor Brian K. April 25 - General Mission Sunday School Teachers’ Missionary Baptist Church Brown, Deacons, Trustees, and Red and White Day at 4:00 pm Meeting is held every Tuesday congregation, wish for an over- April 28 - PIZZA Ministry at 7:00 p.m. “Impact the World by Rev. Dr. D. L. Powell, New Our Pastor’s Appreciation flowing of God’s blessings upon held in Child’s Park at 6:00 pm. Senior Hour of Power Equipping Believers to Reach Shiloh Missionary Baptist Ministry honors Pastor the community. St. Mark is The goal is to share the Gospel Bible Study is held every the Lost with the Gospel of Church (Miami, FL); Sunday, Murphy and all our ministers grounded in a Christ-centered of Jesus Christ with as many Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Jesus Christ.” May 16, Pastor Gaylon who faithfully serve the flock. doctrine-theme: a belief that we children as possible. Prayer Meeting and Bible Make plans to joins us to Clark, Greater Mt. Zion And, during Pastor Murphy’s are a haven of hope, help, and Also at St. Mark … Study every Thursday evening celebrate Pastor Louis M. Baptist Church (Austin, TX); anniversary this ministry healing for a world hungering Sunday School is held for at 7:00 p.m. Murphy, Sr.’s 11 Anniversary Sunday, May 23, Rev. assists in coordinating events and thirsting after the enlight- both children and adults of all St. Mark After School as our Spiritual Leader. “Run Lawrence E. Aker, III, which celebrate his leadership. ened word of God. St. Mark is ages. Sunday School starts each Tutoring Ministry: Open to with the Vision” is the theme Cornerstone Baptist Church All events during his anniver- willing to work and partner in Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. all elementary school age for this month-long lineup of (Brooklyn, NY); and Sunday, sary are designed to encourage unity, praising God for His All are invited to come out and children every Tuesday, dynamic men, and for the first May 30, Rev. Cokeshia him toward ‘higher heights.’ awesome gift, His son Jesus join us. Wednesday, and Thursday time, a woman, servants of Bailey-Robinson, Mount Mt. Zion Progressive Christ. Baptist Training Union is from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. God. Beginning Sunday, May Neboh Baptist Church Missionary Baptist Church, April 2010 Calendar each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Homework help and reading 2, Dr. Joel Gregory of Joel (Harlem, NY). Each pastor will 955 20 St. S. Phone 727-894- Events Members and the general public tutors available. Gregory Ministries (Fort preach at our 7:45 a.m. and 10 4311. www.mzprogressive.org April 17 - FaithGirlz are invited to come out and DESTINATION GRADU- Worth, TX); Sunday, May 9, a.m. worship services. Fellowship for Girls between 8 study the Bible with us. ATION: Wednesdays - 6:30- and 12. Children and Youth 7:30 p.m. for High school April 18 - Church Outing - Ministry Meetings are held Students: Senior Focus for all Mt. Calvary at 4:00 pm cele- every Monday at 6:00 p.m. High School Seniors (FCAT, brating their 33rd church Children in the community are ACT/SAT); assistance with anniversary welcomed to join us. college applications, essays, ADVERTISE YOUR April 20 - Church Outing- Young Adult Ministry and financial aid/scholarships. New Jerusalem Baptist Church every Monday at 6:30 p.m. CHURCH EVENT IN at 7:30 pm for Church Topics of interest each Monday THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER! Call 727-896-2922 Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on and get a quote today! Monday of each week. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010