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Eric Garner’s Family to Volume 30 No. 39 Jacksonville, Florida August 10 - 16, 2017 Divide Lawsuit Settlement The family was previously approved a $5.9 million settlement in July HBCUs Still Waiting for Trump to Deliver 2015, and the New York Post is reporting that those payments are start- ing to be distributed to some of Garner’s closest family members. With great fanfare, President an executive director for his HBCU in student loan programs in his fis- president for legislative affairs, sat- Garner's widow, Esaw Snipes, is set to get $1.4 million, while Garner’s Donald Trump vowed to out-do for- initiative, though an announcement cal 2018 budget proposal. About 70 isfied that Trump’s initiative is on 3-year-old daughter, Legacy Jayleen Garner-Miller, will be awarded mer President Barack Obama in is expected next month. percent of HBCU students rely on course. next to $1.3 million. The payment made out to Garner’s daughter report- supporting the nation’s historically Several HBCU presidents, chan- federal Pell Grants to help pay their “We just want to make sure they edly had the family’s attorneys pleased. black colleges when he signed an cellors, and advocates had hoped tuition. get the right candidate (for the "I'm very happy that Legacy is going to be getting an increase in funds executive order in February to place that Trump’s new-found attention to Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., an executive director job),” said Jack from that was originally proposed," Lorraine Coyle, the lawyer repre- oversight of the schools directly in their concerns would translate to HBCU caucus member and chair- Minor, a Walker spokesman. senting Garner-Miller, said recently. "The big issue is what the attor- the White House. more federal funding for their cam- man of the conservative Republican The White House has several neys' fees are." Six months later, the school’s puses. But Trump’s executive order Study Committee, contacted the finalists for the position, said a sen- Other members of the family will also receive funds from the settle- leaders are still waiting for results. included no additional money for White House about two weeks ago ior administration official with ment. Garner’s other daughters, Erica and Emerald Snipes, will get Black college and university black colleges. to inquire about the pace of knowledge of the situation who is $163,000 while their older brother, Eric, will receive $204,000. Their leaders are raising serious questions The White House has questioned Trump’s initiative, according to not allowed to speak publicly as a younger brother, Emery, will get $482,000 and is the only member of about how Trump, who won 8 per- whether a program that helps congressional Republican sources. matter of practice. the latter group who is a minor. cent of the African American vote HBCUs get low-cost construction Walker came away from the con- Two other education experts out- Money can’t bring back or replace Eric Garner, but these initial pay- last year, is dealing with their com- loans is constitutional. versations with Ja’Ron Smith, a side the White House who were not outs at least somewhat acknowledge the police’s wrongdoing during the munities’ concerns. And HBCU advocates were White House policy adviser, and authorized to speak publicly said incident leading to the 43-year-old’s death. The president has yet to appoint stunned that Trump called for cuts Paul Teller, a special assistant to the Continued on page 3 Family of Deceased 8-Year-Old Back to school giveaways were Physicals to Food and Haircuts Highlight held all over the city this week- Bullying Victim Sues School District end for school age children to receive school supplies. In The family of Gabriel Taye, an eight-year-old boy who committed sui- Grand Lodge’s One Stop Student Event downtown Jacksonville, the cide after being bullied at school, is suing Cincinnati Public Schools. Most Worshipful Union Grand Taye was a student at Carson Elementary, and his family claims that the Lodge (MWUGL) held their school withheld information that could have saved his life. On January annual back to school giveaway 24, 2017 Taye was assaulted in his school’s bathroom and knocked at their headquarters on Broad unconscious. Two days later, he hung himself. Street. Thousands of children According to the lawsuit, Carson concealed details from the assault stood in line with their parents that were later revealed when surveillance video was released. The suit for haircuts, clothing, snow alleges that the school’s decision “prevented his mother from seeking cones, vision screenings, heath appropriate treatment.” Without knowing that he had been assaulted, education pamphlets and bounce Taye’s mother continued to send him to school. house fun. Carson Elementary has only documented a “handful” of bullying inci- “Giving back to the community dents, but the suit alleges that “aggression, violence, bullying, intimida- is what we do. Distributing these tion and harassment” are endemic. The district released a report on bul- back to school items and provid- lying, but failed to mention the incident at Carson or its effect on Taye ing a safe environment for kids is and his family. Carson Elementary never notified Taye’s family of the our duty. We want kids to go bathroom assault. They only found out after their lawyers read the back to school in style with no description of surveillance footage in the police report. The district worries,” said MWUGL Deputy released a statement in May saying that they were unaware an assault Donovan Trimble. had taken place. Throughout the weekend, 1400 backpacks were given away in White Nationalists Cry Foul addition to notebooks, pens and paper. Taking over six months to After Airbnb Deletes Accounts plan, the event is self funded by White nationalists who planned to visit the city of Charlottesville for members of the Lodge. Their a “Unite the Right” rally were disappointed when Airbnb blocked a few next activity is a Prostate Walk in of their accounts. Jason Kessler, organizer of the rally, called on fellow September to raise awareness on White nationalists to boycott Airbnb for what he calls discrimination for Thousands of children attended the 8th annual event in Downtown Jacksonville. the plight of Black men. “ethnic advocacy,” although “White” is a racial, not ethnic, catego- rization. On Monday, a spokesperson for Airbnb released a statement saying that all users sign commitments to non-discrimination, according to the Washington Post. Cultural Foundation Honors Philanthropic For Airbnb, Kessler’s boycott may actually be positive press. The com- pany has recently made headlines for plans to address its race problem, which includes home owners refusing rentals to people of color and cor- Contributions and Scholarship Awardees rupt landlords breaking short lease laws to rent spaces in Black and brown neighborhoods. Airbnb has also partnered with the NAACP to by Lynn Jones attract more Black homeowners to capitalize on its services and make The Women of Color Cultural the site a safer place for people of color. Foundation Inc. presented its 17th Since Airbnb cannot closely monitor the discriminatory behavior of all Annual Gala Event over the week- of its users, it depends on its community of users to report discrimina- end at the Omni Hotel in downtown tion. The company reserves the right to investigate each user and take Jacksonville. action if it determines that the users are in breach of the community This year’s theme, “Mardi Gras commitment. Masquerade,” set the tone for a ballroom filled with guests adorned in masks enjoying an evening of Hurricane Katrina & Rita Checks fine dining, dancing and a silent auction. Recognition was given to Being Mailed Out After 12 Years outstanding honorees for their char- This week over 125,000 settlement checks have been mailed to the itable and cultural philanthropic New Orleans East bank residents and businesses for flood damage from contributions throughout the years. Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Soloist, Florence Franks, moved the According to nola.com most people with claims are expecting to crowd with her harmonious voice in receive checks for $50 to $150. The highest payout to be expected from her tribute to this year's honorees. this settlement will be about $6,000. Dr. Charles Greene, M.D., PhD., The checks are being sent out as part of a 2009 lawsuit involving the P.A., received the Health and Safety East Jefferson, Lake Borgne Basin and Orleans levee districts. The set- Award; Dr. Cynthia Bioteau tlement lawsuit was for $20 million. received the Education Award; and People receiving the checks were notified in February with awards Ms. Hillery Shepherd received the based on whether: The claimant owned residential property, or owned or Economic Development Award and rented non-residential property; The property was in St. Bernard Parish Dr. William Cody and Mrs. Betty or on the east bank of Jefferson or Orleans parishes; The claimant is an Cody, received the Distinguished Shown L-R are awardees Dr. Charles Greene (Health and Safety Award), Dr. William Cody and Mrs. individual or family; The property had no flooding, less than a foot, one Couple Award. The evening event Betty Cody, (Distinguished Couple of the Year Award), Dr. Cynthia Bioteau (Education Award), Ms. to two feet, two to four feet or more than four feet. also honored WOCCF's Tween Hillery Shepherd (Economic Development Award). It took 12 years for the people affected by USA Program scholarship recipi- Hurricane Katrina and Rita to receive their money. ents Skylar McPhail and Kiana L. The Women of Color Cultural The purpose of the foundation is opment, and other areas that affect Their houses and valuables are gone. Do you think Wilkins who received a $2,000 Foundation Inc. is a cross cultural- to assist in the unmet needs of peo- the equality and common good of it took too long to get the money? scholarship check from the organi- alliance of women who have joined ple of color, eliminate disparities in the community. zation’s president, Helen Jackson. forces to be a voice for change. health, education, economic devel- Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 10-16, 2017 Win a Four Ticket Party Congressional Black Caucus Concerned About Amazon/ Whole Foods Deal Pack to the ThrowBack Fest Online retailer Amazon.com’s as parts of the country void of fresh Fresh, Amazon’s grocery delivery Answer these questions correctly and be the first SUBSCRIBER to email, fax agreement to buy Whole Foods Mar- fruit, vegetables and other healthy service, charges $14.99 a month and or send your questions in to win a four ticket party pack to the Throwback Fes- ket, the upscale grocery chain, for whole foods that are usually found in a person must be a member of Ama- tival, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Morocco Shrine Temple! The concert fea- $13.4 billion has some members of impoverished areas. Many of these zon prime, which costs $95 per year. the Congressional Black Caucus con- areas are populations we represent. Fudge added the growth of online tures Morris Day & the Time, Rude Boys, Troop, Adina Howard, Lakeside and cerned because they fear it could lead Therefore, we hope you consider retailers has led companies to close Ready for the World. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT IS FRIDAY, August 11, 2017. to more food deserts in African- whether this merger will contribute their brick and mortar stores. 1.) In high school, Morris Day was in a 7) This music producer was known for American communities. to increasing rather than reducing the “Many of the communities we rep- In a July 20 letter to U.S. Attorney number of food deserts, and poten- resent may feel the impact of these band with this iconic figure? producing chart stopping hits in the secret General Jeff Sessions and Maureen tially increasing health disparities for announced closures,” she said. a. James Brown b. Prince c. R. Kelly garden? Ohlhausen, acting chairman of the African Americans and the poor,” “While Whole Foods may have a 2) Funk Band Lakeside is best known a) Quincy Jones b) Holland & Dozier Federal Trade Commission, Demo- Fudge wrote. limited presence in many of our dis- for this 1980 number one R&B hit? c) Timbaland cratic Congresswoman Marcia L. The congresswoman added that the tricts, further consolidation may a. Fantastic Voyage b. Funky Town c. Sec- 8) This throwback artist and her NFL Fudge of Ohio said the CBC is con- planned merger may exacerbate the force grocers who have a stronger cerned about what the merger could food divide among vulnerable popu- brick-and-mortar presence in our ond Time Around boyfriend made the headlines when she mean for African-American commu- lations, including 41 million SNAP communities to respond to this 3) During the 1970’s this show was the burned down his home, who is it? nities across the country that are al- (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance merger. As a result, it is possible number one show for African American a) Monica b) Left Eye Lopez c) Faith Evans ready suffering from a lack of Program or food stamp) recipients, these grocers will consolidate further dancers and entertainers? 9) This 1990 Miami artist was on the affordable healthy food choices from particularly those in low-income and and close stores that offer any, or the a. The Scene b. Soul Train c) Skate City charts for twelve weeks in the 1980s? grocers. Amazon and Whole Foods rural communities. only, option to low-income commu- announced a merger agreement in Fudge said SNAP recipients can- nities,” she said. Live a) Meek Mill b) Luke featuring 2 Live June. The deal, however, has to be not use their benefits to buy groceries 4) In 1980 Michael Jackson had this #1 Crew b) Trina OKd by he federal government. online but they may be able to do so Fudge added that CBC members hit on charts for four weeks? 10) This throwback artists hails from De- “This merger should be scrutinized in the very near future. do not oppose the merger now, but a) Rock with Me b) Thriller c) Beat It troit and has 40 songs on Billboards top sin- beyond the normal antitrust review As part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the they want their concerns addressed. 5) Name three members of Earth, Wind gles? process that only examines the com- U.S. Department of Agriculture is Whole Foods, which is based in petitive impact. It should also include preparing the roll out of 10 pilots that Austin, Texas, reported third-quarter and Fire? a) Stevie Wonder b) Michael Jackson c. a careful review of the impact further allow SNAP customers to use their sales of $3.7 billion. Amazon, which a.______Temptations consolidation will have on communi- electronic benefit transfer or EBT is based in Seattle, reported second- ties representing many of the food cards to purchase groceries online quarter sales of $38 billion. Its stock b.______Send/bring your correct answers along deserts across the nation. As you from retailers based in Maryland, was recently selling at $987.58 per with your name and address with a picture know, the USDA defines food deserts New York and New Jersey. share. c.______of your address label and contact info to: Report: The Changing Workplace Presents 6) Which one of these old school artists Jacksonville Free Press did not commit suicide? 1122 West Edgewood Avenue Both an Opportunity and a Risk for Blacks a. Phyllis Hyman Jacksonville, FL 32208 b. Tammy Terrell By Frederick H. Lowe How these changes will affect the as bus, taxi, delivery and long-dis- Fax: 904-765-8611 The Joint Center for Political and black community is a major concern. tance truck drivers, according to re- c. Donny Hathaway Economic Studies, a Washington Driverless vehicles, for example, ports published by Demos, a New d. Paul Williams Email: [email protected] D.C.-based think tank for black- are being hailed by gerontologists be- York-based public policy organiza- elected officials, recently released a cause they will provide a service to tion and the Center for Global Policy report about the future of work and the elderly who no longer are physi- Solutions, which is based in Wash- how it will affect African Americans. cally capable of driving. America’s ington, D.C. New Reform Headed for Jax Youth It’s both a study and a warning that workforce is rapidly aging. The Center for Global Policy So- urges blacks to prepare for major At the IGAA World Congress of lutions reported in its study titled Mayor Lenny Curry recently an- board. Established as part of compre- quired to utilize information received changes in the workplace. Gerontology & Geriatrics, which was “Stick Shift: Autonomous Vehicles, nounced a collaborative partnership hensive reforms that position our from the Sheriff’s office on policing The study titled “The Future of recently held in San Francisco, ex- Driving Jobs, and the Future of that streamlines services to Jack- community to meet the changing and public safety initiatives, as well Work” reports on how automation, perts participated in a panel discus- Work,” the expected use of driverless sonville children. The mayor has needs of local children today and to as develop metrics and procedures artificial intelligence and data analyt- sion titled “Autonomous Vehicle: vehicles will hit hard African-Amer- launched the Kids Hope Alliance: better serve Jacksonville’s at-hope for assessing successes of programs, ics are changing and will continue to The Next Stage of Independence.” ican workers because 4.23 percent or The Jacksonville Partnership for youth, the Kids Hope Alliance will and provide on-going research for change American workplace. Jessica Nigro, who is with Daimler 653,000 blacks rely on driving jobs. Children, Youth & Families (KHA), adopt a plan that identifies four key best practices in the field. T he “Grocery stores are installing self- North America, was one the pan- The Joint Center asks readers how a collaboration that aligns the mis- elements of service to be provided to agency will also prioritize geo- checkout lanes. Manufacturing plants elists. Daimler, which owns Mer- they can mitigate challenges like job sions and programming provided by local youth. They include Early graphic areas throughout the city are increasingly using industrial ro- cedes Benz cars and Freightliner loss, and how workers can acquire the Jax Journey and Jacksonville Learning, Literacy and School with the greatest need for services. bots. Driverless trucks and cars will Trucks, is testing driverless cars and “new economy” skills and jobs? Children’s Commission. Readiness; Juvenile Justice Interven- Budget dollars have been shifted to soon be commonplace,” the Joint trucks. The report also asks how black en- The proposed legislation stream- tion Programs; Out-of-school Pro- fund nine additional afterschool sites Center said. The report notes that be Autonomous vehicles are predicted trepreneurs can take advantage of lines children’s services to be over- gramming; and Pre-teen and Teen to a total of 58 for the 2017-18 school 2034, 47 percent of jobs are at a high to cause a sharp loss of high-paying these changes to transform their seen by the Kids Hope Alliance, that Programming. Under the new policy, year serving an additional 740 chil- risk of being automated. jobs held by African Americans, such cities by harnessing innovation. includes a CEO and seven-member the Kids Hope Alliance will be re- dren.

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Deannia Hester Ms. U.S. Continental Deannia Hester was crowned 2017 Ms. US Continental last Shown is the honoree Julius Fowler enjoying his 75th birthday soiree weekend in Savannah, Georgia. snuggled between his sister Doris Scott (left) and wife Mae Fowler The US Continental Pageant was (right). Darius Arnette Sandra Taylor Darien Bolden developed to recognize the modern woman of the 21st century for their Black Rose Foundation for Darien Bolden (Florida A&M Warren (12 years old). strengths, accomplishments, intelli- Julius Fowler Celebrates Children recently announced eight University), Celina Johnson The Black Rose Foundation for gence, integrity, strong morals, val- awards for the 2017-2018 academic (University of North Florida) and Children supports organizations ues and inner beauty. 75th Birthday in Style years. Four of the awards are LaSandra Taylor (Edward Waters and programs in the arts, wellness, Hester’s platform promoted her named in honor of the James V. College). Each of these students literacy, and mentoring. voice for change in her community. “Simply the Best” was the surprise theme for the 75th birthday celebra- Brooks Music Scholarships for received a one-time $1,000.00 “I’m looking to impact more lives tion for Jacksonville native and 1961 Stanton High School graduate Julius higher education, given in honor of scholarship to support the cost of Join in on Marcus during my reign. My goal for com- Fowler. Hundreds of family and friends gathered to commemorative his the legacy of former band director their education and to encourage Garvey Weekend peting this year was to be a living golden birthday milestone. On program was a roast from his former postal and mentor, James V. Brooks, an them to continue to participate in example to today’s modern woman service coworkers, a special slow dance coordinated by his wife of 48 administrator at Paxon High music related activities during their The 3rd annual Marcus Garvey that no matter your age or back- years and remarks from his three children, family and friends. Mr. Fowler School. Four other awards will fund college tenure. Scholarship weekend at American Beach will ground, or circumstance you can was enlisted in the army for nine years as a paratrooper. After discharging the tuition of four promising artists recipents receiving a full year be Sunday, August 20th at 12 noon. always fulfill your dreams; with from the military he became an army reservist, where he served for over at the local Share and Seed tuition to attend the academy Participate in workshops and lec- faith, focus and God all things are 27 years. The festivities were held at the Doubletree Hotel on River Place Academy for the Performing Arts. included Hebriona Goodman- tures, entertainment, vendors and possible!” said Hester. Blvd., where guest enjoyed a bevy of catered cuisine, beverages and a ren- The music scholarships in higher Jackson (11 years old); Zikenya family events. Keynote speaker is During the upcoming year, Hester dition of the Stevie Wonder style birthday song bestowed upon the guest education were awarded to Darius Harper (10 years old); Destiny Professor Griff. For tickets and will be making appearances of honor. Arnette (Edward Waters College), Heath 15 years old); and Alysaa more info call (904) 710-1586. throughout the city. Black College Leaders Still Waiting for Trump to Deliver continued from front tration. It takes time," said Leonard mer chancellor of Winston-Salem added Gerard Robinson, who led than 60 black college presidents timeline for transitioning the initia- the administration has one specif- Haynes, a longtime educator who State University and author of Trump’s education policy during and chancellors huddled around tive from the Department of ic candidate in mind. A director is helped write the executive order. "I “Saving Black Colleges: Leading the transition and is a resident fel- him as he signed the executive Education to the White House.” expected to be named before do know they have been interview- Change in a Complex low at the American Enterprise order. The White House has not responded HBCU presidents meet in ing and submitting names for vet- Organization.” “One has to wonder Institute, a conservative think tank. “We are concerned by your to the letter. Washington next month. ting." ‘What does this really mean?’ I Key members of Congress have administration’s lack of progress in HBCUs include more than 100 The official said the HBCU port- African American leaders and think it signals that HBCUs aren’t a questions, too. Rep. Alma Adams, appointing an executive director for schools established before 1964 folio will be officially moved from analysts nonetheless remain con- high priority for this administra- D-N.C., co-chair of the Bipartisan the initiative,” read the letters with the mission of educating the education department to the cerned by what they see as a dis- tion.” HBCU Caucus sent a letter to the whose signatories include Reps. African Americans, who were often White House “once the director is turbing trend. "I'm not frustrated but I under- White House signed by seven other David Price of North Carolina, barred from attending white schools named.” “It doesn’t bode well for the stand the frustration. I have have House Democrats asking for a Frederica Wilson of Florida, and in the pre-civil rights era. The "It has been a slow process in put- administration’s supposed commit- friends – Republicans and progress report on Trump’s effort. Barbara Lee of California. HBCUs serve about 300,000 stu- ting political people in this adminis- ment,” said Alvin Schexnider, a for- Democrats – who are frustrated," He posed for a photo with more “Moreover, we wish to know your dents nationwide.- William Douglas

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Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Wealthy Immigrants, Not Students by Dr. Julianne Malveaux In the same week that it was revealed that the Department of Injustice is spearhead- the ing attacks on affirmative action, our 45th President indicated his support for legisla- NFL Now Openly Discriminating tion that would drastically revive our nation’s immigration policy. Instead of provid- ing immigration opportunities to the families of people who are legal residents of our country, the pending legislation would create a “merit based” system for immigration. Against Colin Kaepernick According to legislation sponsored by Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas As one of my pastor friends likes to say, and Dr. Martin Luther King said it best – and David Perdue of Georgia, applicants for legal immigration earn points based on “Let me just cut across the field” on this “Injustice anywhere is a treat to justice flag or our military. It means that America education, high-paying job offers, entrepreneurial ability (including the ability to Colin Kaepernick issue because quite everywhere.” has often times been hypocritical when it invest in the US), high-achievement – Nobel Prize winners are welcome, and age frankly I am pissed off about it. I take my hat off to Kaepernick for his comes to black people. Remember “We (bring on the young). Presently, about a million people are granted green cards, but The National Football League, especially passion and commitment. hold these truths to be self evident that all the Cotton-Perdue legislation would cut the number by half within a decade. And the the owners, should be ashamed of them- "I am not going to stand up to show pride men are created equal?” Well us black folk “diversity lottery” that admits 50,000 people each year, would be eliminated. A sig- selves. Kaepernick is a black quarterback in a flag for a country that oppresses black are still fighting for equality in 2017. nificant number of African immigrants, among others, are admitted through the diver- that spent most of last season protesting the people and people of color," Kaepernick We should applaud Kaepernick and the sity lottery. brutal treatment of blacks in America by the said after his first protest. others that have stood up for injustice. From The Cotton-Perdue legislation provides affirmative action for wealthy immigrants. police. His method of protest was to take a He added, "To me, this is bigger than foot- Lebron James, Chris Paul, D Wade and If you have a high-paying job offer, or money to invest, or entrepreneurial ability, knee during the national anthem before each ball and it would be selfish on my part to Carmelo Anthony to the NFL Players that you’ve got a better chance of getting in than if you are a high-school grad who would game. look the other way. There are bodies in the have taken the baton and are running with it. be sponsored by her sibling. Why is this affirmative action? Because affirmative While many blacks and other minorities street and people getting paid leave and get- Too many times black professionals have action says that when all else is equal, you choose a preference for a certain group. In applauded the quarterback, it clearly upset ting away with murder." strayed away from controversial issues higher education, the preference – all else equal – is for those who have been histori- many Americans – especially some white So why not use your fame and high regard because they didn’t want to affect their var- cally excluded and systematically discriminated against. When affirmative action people. What I find interesting is that some to address issues that help people? Whether ious income streams. And maybe that is policies were initially developed they were designed to favor African Americans and of the same people that support the U.S. you are an animal lover and want to protect exactly the goal that the NFL owners are try- other underrepresented minorities. In practical terms, white women have often been Constitution and Bill of Rights have an issue greyhounds from being abused or you ing to accomplish – send a message to other the primary beneficiaries of affirmative action, especially in the workplace. with Kaepernick’s expression of free believe that funding inner city charter players who may be interested in protesting Forty-five and his posse support preferences in immigration, but oppose them when speech. schools will make a difference – wealthy like Kaepernick. it comes to higher education and employment. The Administration’s positions on both How do we know this? Well, there have athletes should give back in some form or Bravo to all of the black athletes that have affirmative action and immigration are winks and nods to 45’s base, the nativist white been several NFL teams that desperately fashion. stepped up, but I think all of us need to rally people who irrationally oppose immigration, and feel that whites experience more dis- need another decent to good quarterback. But athletes shouldn’t be punished for around Kaepernick and send a message to crimination than do African Americans. Their beliefs cannot be verified by economic Kaepernick has clearly been “black listed.” fighting to raise awareness to the injustices the NFL that what the owners are doing is data that indicate that African American people experience more unemployment, have The Miami Dolphins even had the nerve to faced by African Americans. Some will say wrong and clearly being discriminatory. lower incomes, less wealth and less education. Equally educated African Americans recruit and sign a retired quarterback who it’s disrespectful to the flag and those in the As the great Angela Davis once said, “The take twice as long to find new jobs as whites do. Beyond economic matter, basic qual- was average at best before his retirement. military fighting for this country. That’s struggle is much more difficult now because ity of life issues (such as police violence) are harsher for African Americans than for It is embarrassing and ridiculous to refuse nonsense. racism is more entrenched and complicat- whites to give a person a job because of their views If I decide to take a knee or raise a fist in ed.” If 45 and his crew can state their preferences for immigration policy, why can’t insti- and concerns that black people are getting the air during the national anthem it Signing off from protest free Everbank tutions of higher education state their preferences for admissions policy? The problem mistreated and murdered by the police. absolutely doesn’t mean that I don’t respect Field, Reggie Fullwood is that 45 has hired these inferior and aggrieved white people, like Candice Jackson, He’s essentially a black man that is being who works in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Education. While a punished for his social conscieceness by Stanford student, Jackson was a staunch critic of affirmative action. She has also said, NFL owners and that’s just wrong. rather callously, that most accusations of campus rape are related to alcohol or the end That social conscienceness has always of relationships. been apart of sports – from Muhammad Ali She is exactly the wrong type of person to lead an office of civil rights. It is not clear to Jim Brown, black professional athetles why Jackson was hired, but she has the right ideological credentials – she wrote a book have used their celebrity and influence to about “the women targeted by the Clinton machine”, worked for the conservative address critical issues affecting their race. Judicial Watch organization, and has an axe to grind against feminists, and those who Kaepernick’s protest was an effort to use support racial economic justice. Charging this woman with defending civil rights is his position and voice as a NFL player to the same as charging Scott Pruitt with protecting the environment! somehow influence change for the people Forty-five and his colleagues would probably support the same kind of affirmative who are suffering, and don’t have the same action in college admissions as they support for immigration. If you have money, are resources that the star quarterback has. an entrepreneur, or have already achieved, then you deserve admission. If not, that’s But here’s what is so great about just too bad. Are we facing the end of affirmative action and the end of immigration Kaepernick taking his stand – he did not fairness? Most likely, unless we resist. Every day it becomes clearer that 45 will only talk about mistreatment, but he also put attempt to implement drastic structural change unless our legislative process is altered his money where his mouth is. He commit- by the 2018 elections. Meanwhile, 45 is throwing red meat at the braying dogs of ted to donating a million dollars of his salary racism and xenophobia. And the dogs are barking at those of us who believe in jus- this year towards helping non profits and tice and fairness. community groups deal with the challenges Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her facing minority communities. podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J” is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We So why be socially active when you are Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com rich and may not face the type of treatment that others do? Well the answer is simple, Why Black Men Must Become Black Feminists By Oscar H. Blayton Not every Black man in America Mary McLeod Bethune, Madam C. thinking about it within the context ly signaled that Black women could for Black men to become Black It is time for some honest talk supports patriarchy. But unfortu- J. Walker, Maggie L. Walker, of gender. stand behind their men but not feminists by developing a Black about gender politics in Black nately, too many of us do. The truth Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Thinking back to the March on beside them. feminist consciousness. America. of the matter is that we can no Chisholm and Kamala Harris, just Washington in the summer of 1963, It is to the shame of the male lead- Developing a Black feminist con- With the rise of “Trumpism,” our longer afford to subscribe to the to name a very few, and it becomes it boggles the mind to think that ers of the march that the Black fem- sciousness for Black men should be community needs all hands on deck notion that leadership in the Black abundantly clear that there have male leaders of the Civil Rights inist activist Pauli Murray had to an aspirational process, grounded in to engage in the struggle. And using community has to be gender based. always been extraordinary leaders Movement were opposed to having comment on the erasure of women one’s self-awareness of maleness all available human resources The necessity for developing a among the women of the Black women speak to the many thou- that day by saying: “The Negro and male privilege, where men seek requires that we not push women to gender-neutral leadership structure community. And let us not forget sands of Americans who had gath- woman can no longer postpone or to become — and remain — aware the background in order to maintain in the Black community can be Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi and ered in the nation’s capital to subordinate the fight against dis- of both the struggles and goals of male dominance. illustrated by just a few examples. Alicia Garza, founders of the Black demand equality for all. That march crimination because of sex to the Black women in order to assist, as Very few Black men can deny that The headmistress of a boarding Lives Movement. Given this rich was for jobs and freedom. But civil rights struggle but must carry supporters and allies, in THEIR they have witnessed and participat- school I attended years ago often history of Black female leadership, where was the concern for equal pay on both fights simultaneously.” struggle towards THEIR goals. ed in a culture and a social order reminded students that while it defies reason that some Black and employment opportunities for In the briefest shorthand possible, America has taken a very ugly that normalizes male privilege in a Frederick Douglass only carried men still hold to the notion that Black wo- men in the politics of it can be said that racism in America turn that could possibly cause a way that devalues women. This himself to freedom when he fled leadership is the domain of men. those men who organized and led means that certain white people great deal of damage and injury to social order is called “patriarchy.” from bondage, Harriet Tubman led The United Negro College Fund that march? Where, in their politics, believe they are better than others. the Black community. We can no Patriarchy promotes the belief more than 300 men, women and has a powerful catch phrase: “A was the concern for Black women Likewise, it can be said that sex- longer afford to have Black that the world should be run only by children out of slavery and led the mind is a terrible thing to waste.” I to be free of inhibitions imposed on ism in Black America means that women’s hands tied behind their men. When it comes to the Black Combahee River Raid during the know of no Black person who does them by a patriarchal society? The certain Black men believe they are backs by patriarchy in the Black community in America, patriarchy Civil War that freed another 750 not understand the significance and women who were involved in help- better than Black women. This is an community. Black women should dictates that our institutions, organi- more. This was not to negate the impact of preventing capable indi- ing to organize and carry out the ugly truth, but now is not the time to not have to fight Black male patri- zations and movements should be great work that Douglass did, but viduals from actualizing their capa- March on Washington had to fight turn away from the mirror. archy as they rally to the barricades run only by men. But we, as Black rather to affirm the work of Tubman bilities, realizing their full potential to get just one Black woman to the It is shameful, wasteful and coun- against racism. men, must come to understand that that was as great or greater. and achieving their goals. But too microphone on that day. The deci- terproductive for Black men to deny And Black women should not this is a wrong-headed view of the Add to Harriet Tubman’s name a many of us understand this within sions of the Black male organizers full partnership to Black women in have to fight alone against sexism. world. list of women like Ida B. Wells, the context of race, while never of the March on Washington silent- every sense of the word. It is time

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Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Southside Church of God Spiritually Speaking 125th Anniversary Celebration Events in Christ August Activities The community is invited to share with Emanuel Missionary Baptist Southside Church of God in Christ Noon Day Prayer Clinic with Prophet God Sees into Your Church in celebrating its 125th anniversary and the 17th anniversary of its Dwight Follins is scheduled for August 22. Also on the agenda is the Florida pastor, the Dr. Herb Anderson. The anniversary celebration will continue Central Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Holy Combination scheduled for Heart and Knows on Sunday, August 20 at 4 p.m. Special guests will be the Reverend August 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Southside Church of Anthony Webster, pastor of Peace Missionary Baptist Church and the God in Christ, where Edward Robinson Sr. is the pastor. The church is Your Intentions Reverend Ernie L. Murray, pastor of St. Thomas Baptist Church. located at 2179 Emerson Street. For more info visit www.southsidecog- by James Washington On Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m. bring the family to the Youth Explosion ic.com. Today is truly a day that God has made and the more complicated the concert featuring special guests Demetrus and A. J. Johnson of Praise 107.9 world gets, the simpler the Word of God is to understand. Often, I get FM and the “Gang” of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Eugene reminded of the power of ego, pride and the need to control, or should I W. Diamond, pastor; the youth of Greater Bethany Baptist Church, Dr. Historic Mt. Zion AME Church say the need to be in control? Letting go and letting God is easy enough Darryl Edwards, pastor; and the youth of Summerville Missionary Baptist Shopping Extravaganza to say. It’s easy to say, to understand and yet so difficult to do. We all Church, where Reverend James W. Henry is the pastor. The final celebra- know people who can quote scripture backward and forward, but don’t tion will be held on Sunday, August 27, at 4 p.m. Special guests will be the Join Historic Mt. Zion AME Church where Reverend Pearce Ewing Sr. is have any faith as we see it. We know Christian control freaks who must Reverend Timothy Cole, pastor of West Friendship Baptist Church and the the pastor for a shopping trip extravaganza to Tanger Outlets in Hilton have the last say and demand that you give them credit for being right all Dr. A. Denard, pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The choirs Head, South Carolina and Pooler, Georgia, Saturday, September 23rd. Bus the time. I know I sometimes get caught up in rationalizing circum- and members of the guest churches will accompany their pastor. Everyone leaves at 7 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast, games, stances in order to explain the events of the day, as if by some miracle of is invited to attend these services of praise, worship and powerful preach- jazz, movies and prizes! To register and for more info contact Olivia Young intelligence, I am the authority. ing. All events take place at Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, located at (904) 502-6472. More often than not, if I am blessed and open to receiving the Holy at 2407 Rev. S. L. Badger, Jr. Circle. For more information, call the church Spirit, I get a chance to see the real miracles, the nuances of life and the office at (904) 356-9371. Greater Grant Memorial AME Guest hand of God. It’s then that I realize I am not in control, never have been, never will be and it’s OK. Giving your life to Christ requires a constant Greater Missionary Baptist Speaker and Mid-Summer Activities vigil against take credit or issuing blame. When you focus on service, The Greater Grant Memorial AME Church Lay Organization, located at you really do see things from a different perspective. The service I’m Church August Services 5533 Gilchrist Road, where Reverend Tan C. Moss, is the pastor will referring to is the selfless kind that neither seeks nor expects reward. The receive Pastor Phillip Baber minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church mere act speaks for itself. How simple can that be? Christ even suggests Greater Missionary Baptist Church located at 5730 Sawyer Avenue where that God sees into your heart and knows your intentions. Love God and Reverend J.C. Green is the pastor month of August events are as follows: on Sunday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Baber serves as the co-presi- dent of the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation, and love neighbor as you love yourself. This is so simple and so incredible Pastor Aide Program scheduled for Sunday, August 20th, during 11 a.m. that if you’re not careful, you’ll miss it altogether. worship services. August 27th is Dual Day services: men at 11 a.m. and Empowerment.; August 14-16 at 7 p.m. is the nightly presentation of the church “Mid-Summer Revival 2017”. Hear guest evangelist, the Reverend Now, on this day that God has made, let’s take this simple concept and women at 4 p.m. evening service. All are welcome to attend these special apply it in a seemingly very complex world. Behavior has its parameters. services. For more info contact the church office at (904) 764-5333. Anthony Reed, pastor of Martin Memorial AME Church, Miami, FL; On Saturday, August 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Maggie Pearl Tookes Actions should have their purpose. Selfless service should always be Women’s Missionary Society will host the Suwannee-North District uppermost in our mind. Travel with me as I look back over yesterday. New Corinth Missionary Baptist Women in Ministry’s “Spiritual Warfare" Seminar as it relates to Domestic Can you see how easy it was to succumb to jealousy, cruelty, envy, worry, Violence. For registration and more info call (904) 764-5992. pettiness and selfishness? It’s simple but it takes work to be humble, lov- Church Duel Day Activities ing, giving and a source of truth all day every day. It takes habitual effort New Corinth Missionary Baptist Church located at 6119 Bagley Road NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. and will power and I believe you know the will that I’m talking about. proudly presents “Duel Day” Sunday, August 13th. The men’s department I believe the calling of every Christian is to try. It’s the effort God Information must be received in our office no later than expects. It’s the intent He wants. There’s a line in a popular movie that will be in charge for the 11 a.m. morning service and the women’s depart- Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. ment will be in charge for the 3:30 p.m. afternoon service. Come and wor- what we do in life echoes in eternity. It’s kind of nice to know Jesus took ship and be blessed as God pours out a word from on high. Women’s guest Information received prior to the event date will be printed care of that eternity thing and all I have to do is get through this life thing. speaker is Lady Rosalyn Goode of First Baptist of Yulee, Florida where on a space available basis until the date. Fax your informa- Like I said, it is relatively easy when you understand the Word. See me. Reverend William Goode is the Pastor. New Corinth MBC is under the tion to 904-765-8611, e-mail to [email protected] or See God. I can do this and so can you. Let go one day at a time, one hour leadership of Reverend Christopher Gage Sr. Committee persons are Sister at a time, one moment at a time, one person at a time. God will do the bring by our offices located at 1122 West Edgewood rest. I promise you. After all, it is His day anyway. May He bless and Barbra Kemp and Brother Joseph Crumedy. To become a sponsor or for Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. more info contact the church office at (904) 768-1454. keep you always. Married Celebrity Christians Take Center Stage in 'Black Love' Docu-Series Married Christian couples will be Anthony Calloway. Someone from the South. Someone Finding the Love of Your Life and the focus of a new OWN docu- The series which debuts on Aug. who loves God more than he loves the Life You Love. 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Diet, Exercise And Cultural Care Can Prevent Or Control Diabetes Ask Dyrinda A healthy diet and exercise pro- exercise prescription, according to “Despite the current situation we had a short-term effect of lowering hair and skin tips for todays woman of color gram are part of the prescription for the data from a review of eight are facing with the diabetes epi- blood glucose (sugar) levels, but people with type 2 diabetes, but two studies. Didac Mauricio, M.D., of demic, there are not enough long- none of the interventions included new research reviews suggest they the Hospital Universitari Arnau de term data available to come to any in the review lasted more than a Little Girls with “Grown” Hair can also help to prevent the disease. Vilanova in Spain, led the review. confident conclusions,” Nield said. year. In the 11 studies reviewed, A third review People who participated in these Regular visits with dieticians — combination education strategies Dyrinda, sports and any organized sports. finds studies also lost weight, reduced every three to six months during the seemed to have the greatest positive I’ve got two Therefore, an elementary student their waist circumference and studies — might also have played a impact on the health of the 1,603 girls that are needs a hair style that won’t improved their blood pressure — significant role in getting people to participants. heading back restrict their participation in activ- all key factors related to the risk stick with a healthy eating plan, “However, it should be borne in to school this ities but will still stay put all day. of developing diabetes. Nield and her colleagues conclud- mind that we still do not know the year; one is There are many types of hair However, they had sub- ed. necessary dose of health education headed to the 5th grade and the styles for them to choose from stantial help from dieti- The reviews appear in the latest needed or the level of reinforce- other to high school. Both of that are perfect for younger stu- cians and exercise phys- issue of The Cochrane Library, a ment of messages to ensure contin- them seem to be looking to put the dents. There are the ponytails and iologists along the way, publication of The Cochrane ued benefits,” Robles cautioned. kid’s styles behind them. Now I pigtails (a higher tighter version and because the Collaboration, an international “Longer term studies, with more don’t want them to look too grown of the ponytail) and both ponytails changes in diet and organization that evaluates medical patient-centered outcomes, are too fast can you offer any advice? and pigtails are excellent options exercise were moni- research. Systematic reviews like needed.” Brenda, North side for girls. Girls who don’t want tored so carefully, “we this one draw evidence-based con- Research has found that found Brenda, I totally agree with you their hair put up may prefer head do not presently know clusions about medical practice that aggressively treating pre-dia- about not letting your girls look bands or other simple accessories how these interventions after considering both the content betes, along with quitting smoking too old too fast. And having that are easy for small hands to perform outside a trial,” and quality of existing medical tri- and lowering cholesterol, could raised girls of my own, I’m all too manage. And don’t forget about Mauricio said. als on a topic. increase an American’s life familiar with that itch to change the Afro. Believe it or not they are In another review by Lucie Nield Ina third Cochrane review, expectancy by 1.3 years. that most of them get when it’s back in style. To achieve this look of the University of Teesside and Yolanda Robles, Ph.D., an academ- Weight control, quitting smoking, time to head back to school. But simply section off the hair at colleagues in England, diets rich in ic fellow at Cardiff University, and aspirin therapy and cholesterol- remember you’re the mom, and night, moisten it, and pick it out that fruits and vegetables and lower in colleagues examined how the lowering medications are among you are still in control, so don’t let the next day; add a few acces- patients from ethnic minorities do sugar reduced the incidence of type health of ethnic minority diabetes the preventive measures that can them pressure you into a style that sories and you have a very cute better with diabetes education that 2 diabetes among the participants in patients might improve if they were add years to a person’s life, you can’t keep up and are not look. takes their language and culture one six-year study by 33 percent. taught about the disease in their researchers from the three organiza- comfortable with. Depending on All of these styles work great on into account. The results from the second review own language, “or by members of tions concluded. what maturity level your girls are virgin hair, but if you and your Lower fat and higher fiber diets, make it clear that diet can stave off their community using health edu- "People with diabetes are among at, you should find a style that child are looking for an alternative combined with moderate weekly type 2 diabetes, but it remains cation materials that had been those who would benefit the most works best for you and them. ask your stylist about a Keratin exercise, reduced the relative risk of unclear exactly what kind of diet to adapted to that community’s cultur- from these prevention strategies," Because each child is different, I Straightener. A Keratin developing type 2 diabetes by 37 recommend to people who might be al needs,” Robles said. said Richard Kahn, Ph.D., chief sci- want to address as many of the Straightener, softens and straight- percent among the 2,241 study par- vulnerable to developing the dis- This “culturally appropriate” edu- entific and medical officer of the concerns that might be lingering ens the hair without using chemi- ticipants who received the diet and ease, according to Nield. cation, as the researchers called it, American Diabetes Association. out there. Therefore, I’ve decided cals. At DS Spa we’ve found that to break each stage up into three this product is a perfect solution StillStill StrippingStripping at 89,80, TempestTempest StormStorm isis MoreMore than than a a Legend Legend different articles, so please be sure for people not wanting to put to read each week for your child’s harsh chemicals in their hair. AtAt 80,89, veteranveteran LasLas VegasVegas stage. 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Hip Hop #followme FAMU College of Pharmacy locat- packs, school supplies, arts and SCORE “Achieve Your Business ing both classes. The JCC is locat- JCC Drug Free Duval Hip Hop You Tube Dancers, ed at 2050 Art Museum Drive, crafts, story time, 3-D printing Dream” workshop, 6 - 8:30 p.m. at ed at 1095 A. Philip Randolph Building 4800 Suite 200. For more activity, games and more! the Jacksonville Chamber of Blvd. To register and for more info Kids’ Workshops ‘WillDaBeast’, Nia Sioux and The Jacksonville Children’s Kenneth San Jose will take the info email [email protected]. Refreshments will be served. Bring Commerce offices located at 3 call Ms. Dorsett at (904) 992-3734. your student for a fun time before Independent Dr. To register visit Commission (JCC) will present a stage, August 11th at 8 p.m. at the youth protection workshop, “Know Florida Theater located at 128 East Summer Movie school begins. For more info call www.myjaxchamber.com. Divine Divas Tea Party (904) 630-0924. the Law: Preventing Adolescent Forsyth St. For tickets and more Classics The 2nd annual Pretty Hat Tea Mischief” for parents, mentors, info visit www.florida theatre.com. Women in party presented by Divine Divas of Regions Bank summer movie JRE Lee Scholarship youth workers, scheduled for classics presents 50th anniversary Business Workshop Jacksonville will take place Thursday, August, 24th, 10 a.m. - Comedian Sherri showing of the 1967 classic “Jungle Send Off Party A Women in Business - Access to Saturday, August 19th at 2 p.m. 12 p.m. at the at the JCC, 1095 A. Book” scheduled for Sunday, Let’s get those fangs up and con- Capital workshop is scheduled for Location is the Fairfield Inn & Philip Randolph Blvd. For more Shepherd in Concert Suites located at 4888 Lenoir Ave. Actress and comedian Sherri August 6, at 2 p.m. at the Florida tinue to strike by attending the JRE Tuesday, August 15, 5:30 – 7:30 info email: [email protected]. Theatre located at 128 E Forsyth St. Lee Jacksonville FAMU Alumni p.m. at VyStar Credit Union, locat- For tickets and more info contact Shepherd, August 11-12 at the Ruby Smith at (904) 993 -0899. Comedy Zone located at 3130 For tickets and more visit Association “Scholarship Send off ed at 8263 Philips Highway. To reg- Comedian Jo Koy www.FloridaTheatre.com. Day Party” scheduled for Saturday, ister and for more info visit Hartley Rd. For tickets and more Ultimate Michael Jo Koy sells out comedy clubs and info visit www.comedyzone.com. August 12, 2 - 5 p.m. at The Potters www.jaxchamberfoundation.org. theaters across the nation with his DHS Meeting House located at 5310 Lenox Jackson Tribute infectious, explosive onstage ener- The Durkeeville Historical Society Avenue. To RSVP and for more AARP The “Who's Bad The Ultimate gy! Experience his comedy Friday, Caribbean Festival info email [email protected]. Jacksonville Caribbean Festival monthly meeting for the month of CAREversations Michael Jackson Tribute” is sched- August 25th at 8 p.m. Location is August will be held on Tuesday, uled for Saturday, August 19 at 8 the Florida Theater 128 E Forsyth will take place Saturday, August AMG Uptown Join AARP for a job search in the 12th, 1 p.m at Metropolitan Park . August 8, 2017 at 5:30 pm. digital age workshop Tuesday, p.m. at the Florida Theatre located St, For more info visit For more info visit www.jack- Location is 1293 West 19th Street. Back to School Event August 15th, 10 - 11:30 p.m. or at 128 E Forsyth St. From his early www.FloridaTheatre.com. sonvillecarnival.com. For more info call (904) 598-9567. On August 12th, from 6 - 8 p.m. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Legends days with the Jackson 5, to his chart AMG Uptown Salon and Boutique Community Center double class- -topping hits, the Who’s Bad’s NCI Golf Tournament Jax Community/Family JCC Drug Free presents a “Back to School” give- room located at 5054 Soutel Dr. music-and-dance driven tribute The Northside Community away of book bags, a fashion show Participate in a free interactive show brings to life Michael Involvement, Inc. (NCI) 12th Awareness Expo Duval Workshops Jackson's biggest hits. For more The Jacksonville Children’s and more! Location is AMG Salon workshops to discover the best Annual Golf Tournament of Unity The 4th Annual Jax Community & at 525 W Bay St. For more info websites and apps t connect you to info visit www.floridatheatre.com. Fundraiser will be Saturday, Family Awareness Expo has been Commission (JCC) will present a children’s protection workshop contact Ann Grimsley at 449-3318. job resources. To reserve your seat August 26th at the Ocean Links rescheduled to Saturday, August call 1-800-278-1045. AARP CAREversations Golf Course at Omni Resort, 6800 12th, 11 a/m. to 6 p.m. Location is entitled, “Know the Law: Preventing Adolescent Mischief” P.R.I.D.E. Join AARP for CAREversations: 1st Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL. The Prime Osborn Convention Jax Chamber A free and fun event for family To register your group and for more Center Exhibit Hall B. located at for parents, mentors, youth work- Bookclub Meeting ers, and youth, Friday, August, caregivers Saturday, August 19th info visit www.ncijax.org. 1000 Water St. Enjoy a fun filled People Reading for Inspiration, Lunch Ladders from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 - day with live entertainment, artist 11th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the JCC Discussion and Enjoyment next On Wednesday, August 16, 11:30 office located at 1095 A. Philip 3:30 p.m. at the Legends Are U The One showcase, kids zone, character book club meeting is scheduled for a.m. - 1 p.m. attend the Arlington Community Center double class- appearances, product demos, free- Randolph Blvd. For more info Saturday, August 12 at 3 p.m. in Council Lunch Ladder session at Talent Auditions email: [email protected]. room located at 5054 Soutel Dr. bies, giveaways and more! For tick- American Beach at the home the Olive Garden located at 9465 discover five key steps to aid in D3 Entertainment presents “Are U ets and more info visit Marsha Phelts located at 5400 Atlantic Blvd. To register and for your care giving journey, connect The One” talent showcase auditions www.JaxExpo.com. Brentwood Library Ocean Blvd., Fernandina, Beach. more info call (904) 720-2110. and exchange ideas, receive infor- on Saturday, August 26th, 12 - 4 Back To School Bash Book for discussion is “Serenity mation and support. To reserve p.m. at the Winlab recording studio JRE Lee FAMU The Friends of the Brentwood Granted” by Richard Preston. For CPR/First Aid/AED your seat call 1-800-278-1045. located at 956 N. Liberty St. For Branch Library 4th Annual Back to directions and more info contact more info call (904) 451-5509. Alumni Meeting Ms. Phelts at (904) 261-0175. Training Let's get those fangs up and con- School Bash is scheduled for The Jacksonville Children’s Marcus Garvey Friday, August 11th, 3 – 5 p.m., at Farm Share tinue to strike by attending the JRE Achieve Your Business Commission CPR/First Aid/AED Weekend Lee Jacksonville FAMU NAA the Brentwood Branch Library Training is scheduled for Saturday, Food Giveaway located at 3725 Pearl St. Come help The 3rd annual Marcus Garvey Chapter next meeting, Saturday, Dream Workshop August 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a weekend will be in historic Farm Share will host a free food August 12th, at 10 a.m. at the prepare the city’s youth as they Tuesday, August 15th attend the brown bag lunch if you are attend- giveaway August 26th, 10 a.m. - 1 head back to school with free back- American Beach Sunday, August 20th at 12 noon. Participate in p.m. at the Wells Fargo Community workshops and lecture. Also on Learning Center located at 1601 N. schedule is entertainment, vendors Main St. For more info contact SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 and family events. Keynote speaker Kiaira Nixon at (904) 353-2180. is Professor Griff. For tickets and more info call (904) 710-1586. African Village Bazaar An African Village Bazaar show- Summer casing local vendors and small Movie Classics businesses will be at the Ritz Theatre 829 N Davis St.. It will Regions Bank summer movie clas- take place the last Sunday of every sics presents 50th anniversary month, Next Bazaar is scheduled showing of “In the Heat of the for Sunday, August 27th, 12- 6 Night” starring Sidney Poitier, p.m. For more info visit Sunday, August 20th at 2 p.m. at www.african-villageinc.org. the Florida Theatre located at 128 E Forsyth St. For tickets and more visit www.FloridaTheatre.com. Comedian Ralphie May Comedian Ralphie May, August Mary J. Blige in Jax! 31-September 3 at the Comedy Zone located at 3130 Hartley Rd. Appearing at Daily’s Place, locat- For tickets and more info visit ed at 1 Everbank Field, Wednesday, www.comedyzone.com. August 23rd, at 8 p.m. its R&B Artist Mary J. Blige. For tickets visit www.dailysplace.com. GCS Masquerade Ball The Green Cove Springs (GCS) Blues, Brews and BBQ Soul Food Festival is hosting a Masquerade Ball on Saturday, The Florida Theatre’s Annual September 2, from 7 – 11 p.m. at Blues, Brews and BBQ is scheduled the Fleming Island Sleep Inn and for Thursday, August 24, 5:30 p.m. Suites Hotel located at 1815 E West -7:30 p.m. Partake in the showcase Pkwy, Orange Park, FL. For more of the best local blues music, craft info contact Ms.Thomas at (904) beers and barbeque. For more info 297-7054. visit www.floridatheatre.com. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Do You Have an Enclosed is my __ check __ money order for $40.50$38.50 (within city limits) __$45.00__$43.00 (outside of Jacksonville) Event for Around Town? 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Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32203 Page 9 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press August 10-16, 2017 Serena Williams Holds Star Studded 1950s Inspired Baby Shower Boondocks Creator and Girls Trip Producer Team Up for Series About Slavery Just days after HBO was of people in this country but yet dragged by the Internet for their never been explored to my knowl- upcoming series Confederate, edge in any real way in long-form which envisions America before content, I thought it was a tremen- the fictitious Third American dous opportunity to delve into the Civil War (a.k.a. slavery still story, to do it right.” exists), producers Aaron McGruder and Will Packer have announced their antidote to the net- work’s pitch. Folorunsho Alakija According to Deadline, the Boondocks Oprah Used to Be The World's creator and the Think Like a Man director are Richest Black Woman... Until teaming up to create a new drama series for Amazon entitled Black Aaron McGruder and Will Packer This Woman Came Along America, which portrays a reality Black America’s announcement where Black people were given is refreshing for anyone who par- Who is she? Prospecting License (OPL) to Louisiana, Mississippi, and ticipated in Twitter’s Folorunsho Alakija is a Nigerian explore for oil on a 617,000 acre Alabama as post-slavery repara- #NoConfederate campaign during billionaire oil tycoon, a fashion block. She then went on to launch tions. Sunday night’s episode of Game designer and a philanthropist. The Famfa Oil (www.famfa.com), In the series, the three states are of Thrones. Packer added, “It felt 66-year old is reported to be worth which now generates billions of Ciara, Venus Williams, Lala Anthony and Eva ar odds with their Big Neighbor, this was the appropriate time to at least $3.3 billion. She has real dollars in revenue every year. Longoria at the 50s inspired baby shower the US, which is in the state of make sure that audiences and the estate worth over $100 million and Folorunsho has many qualities decline. Packer said in a state- creative community knew that a $46 million private jet. All in all, that led to her success, including It’s time to “shake, rattle and roll” skirts, cute bandana headbands and ment, “You would be hard pressed there was a project that preexisted she is worth about $300 million intelligence, good business acumen, for the arrival of Serena Williams’ polka dots. to find many Black Americans and we are pretty far down the more than Oprah. and also the courage to fight for little one. Guests had the time of their lives who have not thought about the road with it.” How she did it what was hers - including taking on The tennis star threw a dope 50s posing in front of vintage cars and concept of reparation, what would No word on when the series is It certainly helped that the Nigerian government who themed baby shower and invited a showing off their 50s fits. happen if reparations were actual- set to air, but after creating shows Folorunsho was born into a wealthy wanted a 50% t stake in her lucra- slew of her famous girlfriends The party decor was just as ly given? As a content creator, the like Black Jesus and movies like family in Nigeria, but her career tive oil field. including Kelly Rowland, La La detailed as the looks. Serena and fact that that is something that has Girls Trip — we trust Aaron began as a secretary at the Sharing her knowledge Anthony, Eva Longoria and Ciara. the girls hung out at the “Baby O been discussed thoroughly McGruder and Will Packer to International Merchant Bank of To help others, Folorunsho does a The gang nailed the theme down to Diner,” a play off Serena’s throughout various demographics share our stories. Nigeria. She then studied fashion lot of public speaking and also every detail, rocking flared A-line finance’s name, Alexis Ohanian. design in England, and later shares valuable wisdom about life returned to Nigeria to open her in her books. She is the author of business called Supreme Stitches several best-selling books including In 12 Years, This Entertainment Company Has Produced which designed and sold high-end The Cry of Widows and Orphans, a Nigerian clothing to upscale resource material for policy makers 300 Films and TV Specials -- and Made $750 Million women. Her fashion enterprise is and legislators, and an information now called The Rose of Sharon manual for widows and orphans, Film companies targeting Group, which consists of The Rose enabling them to know their rights African-American audiences are of Sharon Prints & Promotions and seek help. making a big name for themselves, Limited and Digital Reality Prints She also wrote a book entitled and at the top of the list is Limited. University Of Marriage, which CodeBlack Entertainment. It is the But her wealth really took off helps married couples to bring the first independent, vertically inte- when she got into the oil business in spark back into their marriage, or grated film studio owned by an 1991. With no expertise at all in help to perpetuate their already African American entrepreneur, running an oil field, she boldly wonderful marriage. producing $750 million in home applied for and received an Oil entertainment revenue.

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It is no wonder why Colin his name to the long list of pro- Kaepernick has not been signed for Kaepernick supporters. the upcoming football season. The The She’s Gotta Have It director NFL ― specifically some of the announced a rally at the NFL head- organization’s owners ― are pun- quarters in support of Kaepernick. ishing the former San Francisco The tweet announcement included a 49ers quarterback for kneeling dur- photo with Kaepernick kneeling ing the national anthem to protest alongside his former teammate Eric police brutality and racial injustice. Reid. “United We Stand Rally for It doesn’t matter how many team Colin Kaepernick,” the flyer read. general managers release carefully The rally will take place on crafted PR statements claiming that Weds., August 23rd at 5:00PM at Ivy League Schools Brace For is not the case. We all know what it the NFL headquarters in New York is. City. Scrutiny Over Race in Admissions Not only does Kaepernick have “I Did Not Organize And Set Up A Justice Department inquiry diverse nation, but the schools also to deal with trying to find a home This Protest. However I Still into how race influences admis- consider race for reasons including team, he’s also had to hear the loud Support My Brother And His sions at Harvard University has left a desire to reverse historically low and wrong opinions of his peers Stance On The Injustices In The selective colleges bracing for new numbers of minorities at elite uni- who think he should cut his hair or USA,” Lee tweeted following the scrutiny of practices that have versities that in some cases began protest quietly. That Stockholm original tweet. helped boost diversity levels to new admitting nonwhite students only in Syndrome is real out here in these For those who would love to be highs across the Ivy League. the last 75 years. football streets. Thankfully some of willfully obtuse about why Harvard and other top-tier col- Despite the growth in the non- his professional athlete colleagues Kaepernick has not been picked up belt. applaud. The NFL’s slip is showing. leges closely guard the inner work- white student populations, the have some sense. Kareem Abdul- by a team, let us help you out. It’s It’s a damn shame that Hopefully the public shows up and ings of their admissions offices, but schools acknowledge their diversity Jabbar and Richard Sherman have not because of his stats. The 29- Kaepernick has to even be support- out for the New York City rally so they defend approaches that consid- efforts are aimed largely at drawing publicly supported Kaepernick year-old veteran scored 16 touch- ed by former professional athletes, the NFL can recognize it can’t keep er an applicant's race among other students from underrepresented along with slews of us regular folks downs, four interceptions and threw current athletes, musicians and its Black players in their place. And factors as a way to bring a diverse races and ethnicities, a category who realize Kaepernick has only for 2,241 yards last season. In addi- Hollywood big wigs. All he did was every time they try it fans will mix of perspectives to campus. that often includes blacks and told the truth. tion, he has six playoff starts and a kneel ― you know, the kind of resist. While the schools believe they are Latinos but not Asian-American Filmmaker Spike Lee has added Super Bowl appearance under his silent protest the Right loves to on firm legal ground, experts say students. the investigation could inspire new Some who oppose race-con- challenges. scious policies have said they're Aunt Jemima Was a Real Person, But the Brand "They're pulling the scab off a encouraged by the Justice wound that was healing," said Department's inquiry, while sup- Anthony Carnevale, who has stud- porters see it as political posturing Was Never Black-Owned -- What Happened? ied affirmative action programs and by President Donald Trump's Few people in America would Because of their faces, Aunt existed, the marketing move was leads Georgetown University's administration. Still, some advo- not instantly recognize the name Jemima has become a global icon! so successful that consumers Center for Education and the cates fear there could be a chilling Aunt Jemima. The brand has been Where did the concept come believed she was the actual cook Workforce. "This could erupt in a effect among schools that will won- around for 125 years, has been a from? behind the recipe. bunch more cases." der if they'll face scrutiny next. welcomed face at the breakfast Created by Chris Rutt and Mammy from Gone With The At the eight Ivy League colleges Others said the Supreme Court table in the homes of millions of Charles Underwood (two white Wind? including Harvard, Yale and has set a clear precedent upholding Americans, and her products gen- entrepreneurs), the name actually The original image on Aunt Princeton, the number of U.S. colleges' right to consider race. erate more than $300 million a year came from a vaudeville song by the Jemima products resembled minority students in all incoming "The foundations are set and they in revenue. But Aunt Jemima is not same name whose performer wore Mammy from the epic 1936 Oscar- classes grew by 17 percent between are longstanding," said Art a Black-owned brand! the recognizable apron and ban- winning movie Gone With The Well, as mentioned earlier, the 2010 and 2015, while overall Coleman, managing partner of the Is she even a real person? danna headband that eventually Wind. However, the image has Aunt Jemima is not Black-owned, enrollment in those classes grew by Education Counsel consulting firm Yes, she is actually a real person became part of the company logo evolved to a more modern version and actually never was! Currently, less than 2 percent, according to the and a former deputy assistant - well, actually persons. Many for ready-mixed pancake flour. of a thinner, Black woman without Aunt Jemima Manufacturing latest federal data. By 2015, Secretary of the Education models have appeared as Aunt In the late 1800's and early the bandana/ kerchief. Company is owned by the Quaker minorities accounted for more than Department's Office for Civil Jemima on boxes of pancake mix 1900's, millions of white families Today, her warm smile continues Oats Company, which is based in 43 percent of all incoming students Rights under President Bill Clinton. and syrup throughout the years - had Black servants in their house. to be a welcoming sight at the Chicago, IL. They bought the in the Ivy League, up from 37 per- "My hope is that it would do noth- including Nancy Green (the first And so, the concept of putting a tables of millions of children and brand in 1926 and have owned it cent in 2010. ing to affect institutions that are company spokesman), Anna Black face on a food product was adults across the U.S. ever since. The trend partly reflects the pursuing issues of diversity and Robinson, Edith Wilson, Rosie Lee thought of to be a genius concept. 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