Lighting The Road To The Future

Goins Twins Platinum Celebration Data Zone Page 6 “The People’s Paper” November 17 - November 23, 2012 47th Year Volume 28 www.ladatanews.com

Paul Beaulieu The Voice of the Voiceless

Page 2 Newsmaker State & Local A Healthier Honoring our New Orleans Veterans Page 4 Page 11 Page 2 November 17 - November 23, 2012 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com Paul Beaulieu The Voice of the Voiceless A Data News Exclusive

WBOK Station Owner, Danny Bakewell, Sr. Photos by L loyd Dennis WBOK celebrates with staff, family and friends its 5th Anniversary of ownership by Danny Bakewell, Sr. and the talk WBOK General Manager, Paul Beaulieu show format as well as the promotion of Paul Beaulieu to General Manager.

“I wrote a column for the Louisiana Weekly and Data News Weekly, in addition to writing for the States-Item and for a time I published my own By Edwin Buggage newspaper “The Spectator News Journal.” Continuing he says, “I felt then as I do now that the Black perspective is important but it is often ignored A Life of Service to Community in the mainstream media, so we need to continue to have outlets that talk Paul Beaulieu is a passionate advocate of African-American uplift. On weekdays about who we are and what we think about the issues of the day,” says from 3-6 PM he can be heard on WBOK-1230 AM. With his unmistakable New Or- Beaulieu of what has become his life’s work and mission. leans accent and unapologetic words he is one who does not mince words and for During his lifetime of activism Beaulieu has been involved in empower- many citizens of the City he is a breath of fresh air with his refreshingly politically ing African-Americans on many fronts. He is rooted in the tradition of giv- incorrect analysis and insight. Over several decades he has been on the frontlines ing and service. As a graduate of St Augustine High School and throughout of the struggle for racial equality and access. Today he continues to be an impor- his life he’s worked in a variety of capacities but one thing has remained a tant voice in the City of New Orleans, looking back at his storied career he says, constant, uplifting and giving voice to African-Americans. “Outside of my

On the cover: L to R, Gerod Stevens, WBOK Program Director, Paul Beaulieu, Cover Story, Continued WBOK General Manager and Danny Bakewell, Sr., WBOK Station Owner. on next page.

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Cover Story, Continued from previous page.

work in media, I worked with the the issues facing our City and Real Talk in Black Paul Beaulieu: Talk Back would stand up like a Dr. King, I Urban League under Clarence our community. And one day and White and Talking Black remember there was a time when Barney; it was a different kind of Danny Bakewell Sr. a native New He is someone who has come Over several decades there has our leadership spoke for us and leadership more of a boardroom Orleanian living in Los Angeles to be known for being outspoken been an increase in the number of were working to bring jobs and type activism, I was able to design had just purchased WBOK was and provocative, “I try to deliver Black political leaders, but Beau- resources to the community, but and implement several affirma- in town and staying at the Wind- the truth as I see it and some- lieu, sees a troubling trend among now more often than not it is tive action programs that Moon sor Court Hotel and while he was times it may be offensive to some, some who are charged with the about them and their small circle Landrieu funded. My goal was to shaving he heard these strong but it is designed to get people to public trust. He feels right now benefitting and not the masses of get African-Americans in jobs of opinions on the TV and came to think about issues and become the African-American community our people.” all sorts.” see who it was and realized it was civically engaged. Also it is about needs more quality leaders mov- Cover Story, Continued But what he has come to be me so he called me and I signed putting our issues at the forefront ing forward, “In our leadership, on page 11.. garner great acclaim from is his on. I thought it would be some- of the discussions of our City.” I cannot think of any person who work in the world of media, “I had thing new to explore because Most notably in post Hurricane a television show called “Dimen- I’d worked in television as well Katrina New Orleans he sees an sions” which was a news maga- as print but never in radio, so I overt attempt to erase Black pow- zine format, it was something the thought this would be a unique er both politically and economi- City had never seen at the time. I opportunity to reach the commu- cally. “From the African-American incorporated a lot of things in the nity in a different way.” perspective I see what’s being at- show including entertainment. Excited about his new role as tempted is a takeover; it is in your I felt then as I feel now that you the station’s GM he says the team face something that the Whites of have to give people some of what he has in place is key to WBOK’s the City are saying right now is they want to give them what they continued success and growth we want our City back.” Continu- need. In the area of print I won moving forward, “I am fortunate ing he says, “ In my office I have the Press Club Award for politi- that I have people like Gerod Ste- a copy of the Times Picayune that cal column writing, also I was the vens who is the stations Program shows all the places that were slat- first Black op-ed columnist for the Manager and Assistant General ed for green space and one of the States-Item; but what’s interest- Manager and Gary Williams who dots was where I live and I keep ing is that the same stuff I wrote is our Sales Manager and the en- it not because it was my house about from 1970-73 are the same tire staff is vital to our success. but because it is significant. And issues different faces.” Continu- But moving forward I would like some of these plans are not new, ing he says, “I have always fought to reach out to a younger demo- before Hurricane Katrina the against the system that’s tried to graphic and bring that audience Whites were more politically cor- roll over us and being informed is in as well because they are our rect in their agenda, today that is important so we know what we’re listeners also and we would like to not the case.” up against, and that is why Data grow it moving forward by bring- Beaulieu calls what is happen- News Weekly, The Louisiana ing programming that is targeted ing “The Big Takeaway and feels Weekly, The New Orleans Tri- to that audience.” that African-Americans must bune and WBOK are important to Its current slogan is “Real fight to retain its institutions and our community.” Talk for Real Times, and its for- foothold in the City of New Or- mat “Talk Back, Talk Black” is leans. “Race Relations are at an WBOK: Real Talk significant as many Black voices all time high as far as it being di- for Real Times have been muted since Hurricane vided. Through their action the Recently, he has taken on a Katrina. Now in its fifth year as a Whites have said we want the new role as the General Man- talk radio station it fills a void ac- City back and they have basical- ager of WBOK-1230AM, a station cording to Beaulieu, “In five years ly given crumbs to the African- that’s dedicated to talk radio tar- it has become a forum for African- American community. And with geting African-American listen- Americans to discuss issues and all the billions of dollars that’s ers. Of this new path down his give voice to our community and come into the City post Katrina journey to serve his community how they affect us. It has been not they give our community 35 per- and give them a forum he says, only a source of information and cent and what’s worse they pat “I was on cable access for 8 years inspiration but education for our themselves on the back and on a show hosted by myself and community. Also for other com- get on the soapbox and say look Lloyd Dennis called “Between munities it is a window inside of what we’ve done for the African- the Lines,” that was centered on the Black community.” American community.” Page 4 November 17 - November 23, 2012 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

AMFC, LSUHSC-NO and David Raines Community Health Centers: A shared passion for building a healthier Louisiana

health education opportunities prove health outcomes in the By Michael A. Rashid in the state. To this end, DRCHC state. More than 70 years ago, is using part of the proceeds My grandfather realized all my grandfather, David Raines, from its 20th anniversary cele- those years ago that Louisi- made a commitment to improv- bration, held earlier this year, to ana needs organizations like ing the welfare of Louisiana’s fund two scholarships in allied DRCHC and the LSU School of most vulnerable citizens when health and nursing at Southern Public Health. I look forward to he deeded the land for what is University at Shreveport. AMFC DRCHC and LSUHSC-NO con- now the David Raines Commu- was honored to both sponsor tinuing to build a healthier Loui- nity Health Centers’ (DRCHC) the celebration and the scholar- siana for generations to come. main facility in Shreveport. L to R, Michael A. Rashid, President and CEO of AMFC, Yolonda Spooner, MD, General ships. Michael A. Rashid is presi- Russel Honoré I‘ve had the distinct honor of This spirit of investing in edu- dent and CEO of AmeriHealth not only continuing my grandfa- than 155,000 eligible beneficia- successful because they partner cating the next generation of Mercy Family of Companies ther’s legacy of service to those ries throughout Louisiana. Like with other mission-driven health health care leaders also drove (AMFC) and the grandson of most in need, but making it my many of our other plans through- care organizations like DRCHC, our recent endowment of a pro- David Raines. One of AMFC’s life’s work as president and CEO out the country, LaCare which recently celebrated 20 fessorship at LSU’s School of Medicaid managed care plans, of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of leverages our 30 years of ex- years of ensuring access to qual- Public Health in honor of Gen. LaCare, participates in Bayou Companies (AMFC), a leading, pertise in effectively managing ity, affordable health care ser- Russel Honoré. This gift both Health, Louisiana’s Medicaid mission-driven Medicaid man- health care for those who need it vices for all, regardless of ability honors the leader of the Gulf managed care program. For aged care organization. most – low-income, chronically to pay. Coast relief efforts after Hurri- more information about AMFC Last year, AMFC established ill people facing a host of barri- DRCHC also understands that cane Katrina and helps provide and LaCare, visit www.ameri- LaCare, a Medicaid managed ers to quality care. improving the health of Louisi- LSU’s public health students healthmercy.com and www.lac- care plan that now serves more Health plans like LaCare are anans also requires improving with the tools they need to im- arelouisiana.com.

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City’s Neighborhood Engagement Office To Host Neighborhood Summit

This Saturday, the City of New Blight Remediation and Neigh- Orleans Neighborhood Engage- borhood Marketing: Participants ment Office will host the first New will learn how to promote a com- Orleans Neighborhood Summit, munity’s inherent assets while a free, one-day conference fea- tackling blight and its impacts; turing skill-building workshops, Using Data to Build Your Case: City information sessions and In this workshop, participants will opportunities for residents to learn how to understand, inter- connect with others working to pret and analyze data to commu- build strong and vibrant neigh- nicate what’s happening in their borhoods. communities; and “New Orleans is a city of neigh- Promoting Healthy, Green borhoods, each with unique Neighborhoods: In this session, strengths and challenges. We connecting communities and pro- basics of community-based advo- ture and their residents’ artistic participants will learn how to en- hope this Neighborhood Summit moting effective strategies, the cacy and strategies for communi- effectively; gage and educate residents on will provide residents with infor- Summit was created with neigh- cating with decision makers; Mobilizing and Engaging the practices of green and healthy mation that will help them in their borhood association leaders and Discovering Community Lead- Youth for Community Building: living. efforts to revitalize their commu- members in mind; however, any ership: Participants will learn Participants will learn effective The Neighborhood Summit nities,” said Mayor Landrieu. “We resident may attend as long as about the characteristics that strategies for recruiting young will include a working lunch with believe in building true partner- space is available. make for an effective and influen- people and keeping them involved discussions at each table, a show- ships between the community Those interested in attending tial leader; and active; case of neighborhood success and the City, and this Summit is should complete the registration Basics of Community Organiz- Building Effective Partner- stories and information sessions one more way we hope to make form available online at http:// ing: This workshop will provide ships: Participants will learn strat- from key City agencies. Partici- government more accessible to nola.gov/neighborhood-engage- “tried and true” tactics for recruit- egies for building and maintaining pating City agencies include the the neighborhoods we serve.” ment/engage/summit/register/ ing residents, building issue-ori- effective partnerships to advance Sewerage & Water Board, Code The event will take place from Attendees can choose to par- ented campaigns and sustaining community objectives; Enforcement, Public Works, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the UNO ticipate in one of 10 different momentum; Land Use and Zoning: This NOLA Business Alliance, the Of- Lindy Boggs International Con- professional skill-building work- Using Arts and Culture to Revi- workshop will explain key techni- fice of Supplier Diversity, JOB1, ference Center at 2045 Lakeshore shops taking place from 9:30am talize your Community: Through cal terms and planning maps to Safety & Permits, New Orleans Drive. With a thematic focus on to 11:45am: exercises and activities, partici- enable residents to better under- Redevelopment Authority, the building sustainable neighbor- Advocating for your Commu- pants will learn ways to leverage stand and participate in planning City Attorney’s ABO unit, and hoods through preparing leaders, nity: Participants will learn the their neighborhood’s unique cul- processes; Coastal & Environmental Affairs.

Former New Orleans City Councilmember Data News Weekly Troy Carter Hosts The 20th Annual Troy Carter

Friends & Family Thanksgiving Dinner Scan the QR code to join our mailing list. We’ll email you our newsletter, Former New Orleans Coun- his family and friends are proud to great information, coupons and cilmember Troy Carter is host- continue this tradition with senior ing the 20th Annual Hon. Troy citizens and those within the com- special offers. Carter Thanksgiving Dinner at munity who may be less fortunate Behrman Gymnasium in Algiers. or, who simply may enjoy the The event is scheduled for Satur- family fellowship at Thanksgiv- day, November 17, 2012 starting ing. Councilmember Carter says, at 12:00 noon lasting to 3:00 p.m. “this is an opportunity for the resi- Behrman Gymnasium is located dents of our region to sit down in at 2529 General Meyer Avenue on the spirit of camaraderie and en- New Orleans’ Westbank. joy a feast prepared especially for The Hon. Troy Carter Thanks- them. The event is for everyone giving Dinner is in its twentieth from all walks of life.” year and was started when Mr. There will be plenty of good Carter was a member of the Loui- food and entertainment for those siana House of Representatives attending -- THIS EVENT IS and has continued through his FREE OF CHARGE TO EVERY- 8 years on the New Orleans City ONE. Council and now he continues this For more information, please tradition as a private citizen. He, call 504.302.3682. Page 6 November 17 - November 23, 2012 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com

Platinum Birthday Celebration for the Goins Twins Jane Goins Wright and June Goins Hazeur

Photos by family. Ronald Wright, Jane’s hus- band and their daughter Kristen planned a 70th Platinum Birth- day Party for the twins, Jane & June. It was held at Jane’s home in Awendaw, SC. They request- ed that everyone wear silver or gray to represent platinum, Jane and June pictured with Paul’s children and grandchildren. most of the family complied and also some of the guest. Their guest traveled from near and far. Their siblings traveled from New Orleans, LA and Lancaster, CA. Their children and grand- children traveled by air from Redmond, WA, Los Angeles, CA, and Inglewood, CA. Other Jane & June with three generations of nieces family members in attendance Jane & June pictured with their 70th birthday cake were cousins who traveled by before they blew out the candles. car from Gonzales, LA, Hahn- ville, LA, Elizabeth, NJ, Rahway, NJ, Sharpsburg, GA, Atlanta, GA, Smallville, GA, Grayson, GA and New Orleans, LA. Jane, Ron- ald, Chris and Kristen’s friends and family were from Awendaw, Mark Goins, Jane Wright, Paul Goins, Noi Goins, Paul’s wife Mount Pleasant and Charleston, and June Hazeur – Jane and June’s siblings SC. It was an elegant sophisticat- ed event with home cooking and a variety of beverages and wine. You could feel the love for the twins from every direction. Even from above, the weather had been ugly; raining all day until Attendees as they second-lined around the twins approximately 6:00 P.M. when it stopped and God gave them his blessings and there was no more rain that evening or for the cook- The twins with their cousins out the next day. All the family who attended traveled several miles to be a part of this grand celebration. They all enjoyed themselves and expressed their gratitude for being included.

Kristen Wright-Matthews, Treniece Goins, Jane Wright, Ronald Wright, Donnell Brown and Juanita Walker. Jane’s husband and children Chris, Jr., Chris Matthews and Kristen Wright-Matthews (party planner)

Jane pictured with her grandchildren June pictured with her son Derek, his wife Tabitha and Velma Wright-Dickerson - their three sons. Ronald’s sister www.ladatanews.com Data Zone November 17 - November 23, 2012 Page 7

Saints Fans Enjoy the Win Photos by Terry B. Jones

While the Saints fought for the victory over the Atlanta Falcons, fans gathered to cheer the team on. Page 8 November 17 - November 23, 2012 Commentary www.ladatanews.com

American People Re-elect President Obama and Vote for Action Now

presidential campaigns in Amer- immediately get to work on four criminal justice system. women, infants and children and ican history should be followed critical priorities for the next A fair and sensible deficit re- low-income heating assistance. by a period of rest and celebra- four years: duction plan that includes one Avoiding the so-called “fiscal tion. We cannot afford that lux- A comprehensive jobs pro- dollar in revenue enhancements cliff” of sequestration and reduc- ury at this time. While we con- gram executed through a part- for every dollar in spending ing the deficit in a way that is fair gratulate President Obama and nership among government, the cuts. must be the first order of busi- Vice President Biden on their private sector and the nation’s In my letter I emphasized that ness when the House returns decisive victory last week, we non-profit community. the devastation of Superstorm this week. believe that urgent issues like An intense focus on children Sandy exposed the desperately My letter to the President Marc Morial the approaching fiscal cliff, the and youth, with a national policy slim margin to which our most and Congressional leaders con- President and CEO education of our children, con- to move the nation toward uni- vulnerable citizens cling. Even cludes: “While there are many National Urban League tinuing high unemployment and versal early childhood educa- before the storm hit, African issues that you must confront, a still sluggish economic recov- tion, an expansion of the effort American and Latino unemploy- we believe those outlined above ery require immediate action. to make post-secondary educa- ment had been over 10 percent are the most important facing To Be Equal The American people not only tion affordable, and an emphasis for the past four years. It cur- the nation and urge that they “You elected us to focus on voted to make President Obama on job training and skills retrain- rently registers at 13.8 percent form the centrepiece of your your jobs, not ours. And in the a two-term president, they voted ing for those who did not finish and 9.7 percent respectively. In second term domestic agenda.” coming weeks and months, I am for the end of partisan gridlock high school on time. addition, if Congress and the The National Urban League looking forward to reaching out in Washington and a govern- A comprehensive new ap- President fail to reach an agree- will soon convene an Urban and working with leaders of both ment that gets things done. That proach to community safety and ment by New Year’s Day, $1.2 Ideas Forum with policy and parties to meet the challenges is why on the day after the elec- crime reduction, with a stronger trillion in automatic across-the- program experts, private sec- we can only solve together.” -- tion I sent a letter addressed to enforcement of existing gun board cuts will be made to do- tor executives and analysts to President Barack Obama President Obama, Representa- laws, re-enactment of the assault mestic and defense programs, elevate the discussion of income You might expect that one of tive Nancy Pelosi and Speaker weapons ban and a thoughtful including draconian cuts to edu- inequality, disparities in educa- the longest and most intense John Boehner, urging them to examination of disparities in the cation, nutrition programs for tion and workforce investment.

A Post-Election Mobilization Agenda

1. SEQUESTRATION. Un-asked Vice President Biden to tion cedes your choices to others 5. PARENT PLUS LOANS less the Democrats and Repub- lead. It would be great if the presi- who are engaged. AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCA- licans can cut a deal during the dent would form a task force to 4. THE HOUSING CRISIS. De- TION ISSUES. While the federal lame-duck session of Congress, reduce or eradicate poverty, and spite action at the national level, government provides an opportu- our budget will be cut automati- he might do so if he were urged many banks are dragging their nity for students to have parents cally. While House Speaker John to. Meanwhile, as the holidays feet rather than offering modifica- borrow for their tuition, the fed- Boehner has softened his tone approach, keep the poor in your tions for under water mortgages. eral government has tightened just a bit and indicated his willing- community in mind, and find a lo- Just a fraction of those who quali- requirements on the loan to the ness to compromise, he still has cal charity to sponsor. fy for these mortgages have been point that nearly half of those who Julianne Malveaux to herd his Tea Party colleagues 3. STATE AND LOCAL ELEC- offered them by their banks. Con- qualified last year do not qualify NNPA Columnist into also agreeing on ways to TIONS. Presidential elections gress probably can’t deal with this any more. The result? Thousands avoid sequestration. The notion seem to suck all of the air out of issue during a lame duck session, of student, especially at HBCUs of cutting expenditures at a time the political landscape, and right- but it is certainly time for people have the choice to pay up or get of slow economic growth makes ly so. We elect a president only to get together to reverse this out. Or, the other choice is for col- After we savor the feeling of no sense. Neither does sequestra- every four years, and his (maybe trend. The problem: Too many leges to “carry” these students. sweet success that comes from tion, a desperate move to avoid a one day her) focus have long- of us are ashamed to talk about This is a bad idea when regulators President Barack Obama’s elec- compromise. What do we need to term implications. But so do city our financial status, thinking it’s judge colleges, especially histori- tion, there is work to do. Most of address the deficit? A long-term council, school board and may- a personal problem instead of a cally Black colleges, by fiscal sta- us got the outcome that we both plan that takes economic cycles oral elections. Many are held in structural problem. The solution: bility. Speaking of education, this worked and hoped for, but we into account. off years so that local candidates Consider involving a state legisla- is a challenging time for HBCUs have to resist the temptation to 2. POVERTY. Tavis Smiley and don’t get swallowed in the nation- tor or local leader in developing to experience cuts in Title III and exhale and get on with our work. Cornel West spent much of this al hype. It’s a great time to get in- a workshop for those who are other federally-sponsored pro- Before the president takes the fall on a poverty tour, rising up volved in these elections or even under water. Get bankers there grams. In a second Obama term, oath of office for a second time, the 27 percent of African Ameri- consider running yourself. Voting to explain why so many have not issues affecting HBCUs should African Americans should mobi- cans who live in poverty. This con- is literally the least you can do, been offered loan mortifications. Malveaux/Continued lize around these issues: trasts with the Middle Class Tax not the most you can do. Failing Take the results to your congress- on page 9. Force that President Obama has to engage in full civic participa- person and ask them to act on it. www.ladatanews.com State & Local News November 17 - November 23, 2012 Page 9

Iconic Brass Band Releases Album in Memory of Fallen Members Hot 8’s “Life and Times” Album

The Hot 8 Brass Band, one of the leading New Orleans music The Life and Times of the groups is set to release their first Hot 8 Brass Band album since Hurricane Katrina. Album Release: Known equally for a hard-hitting, November 13, 2012 brash musical style and a trau- Release party: matic history of violent losses, November 17, 9 pm the Hot 8’s new “Life and Times” d.b.a. on Frenchmen, album captures both the musical 618 Frenchmen Street personalities and the life experi- ences of the band members. New Orleans’s own Hot 8 “Everyone knows what this Brass Band has epitomized New band has been through,” says Orleans street music for two de- bandleader and sousaphone play- cades. The band plays tradition- er Bennie Pete. “Our story is the al Second Line parades, hosted story of the New Orleans streets. each Sunday afternoon by Social This album just tells those stories Aid and Pleasure Clubs, infusing to the world.” their performance with the funk The album is being released and energy that makes New by the Tru Thoughts record la- Orleans music loved around bel, based in England. Advance the world. The members of the European reviews of the CD has Hot 8 were born and raised in already recognized its unique New Orleans and many began power. The BBC: as “an appealing playing together in high school. metaphor for their home city’s Today, the Hot 8 balance lo- hope and vitality.” The Guardian cal performances with national offers that “No outfit has done and international appearances. more than the Hot 8 to recast the They have appeared in the HBO long tradition of New Orleans series Treme’, in Spike Lee’s marching music for modern When the Levees Broke, and on times. This second album finds Time-Life Records and Smithso- them in incendiary form.” vigilante style resonates richly of Alabama. es of an era on the streets of New nian Folkways. Graffiti artist Banksy, whose with the iconoclastic Hot 8 music. “The Life and Times of the Hot Orleans. On November 13, we are works appeared across New Other influences on the album 8” is the first in a series of epochal proud to unveil the first episode in Visit www.hot8brassband. Orleans as commentary on the stretch from Dr. Michael White, recordings by the Hot 8, a tribute this series. com to learn more. devastation following Hurricane mentor to the band, to Basement album to fallen band members, Katrina, embraced the use of his Jaxx in England. Recently, the and an album of New Orleans tra- artwork on the album. Banksy’s band has worked with Lauryn ditionals. Taken together, these Hill, Mos Def, and the Blind Boys recordings will capture the voic- Malveaux/ Continued from page 8.

be high on the list of things our president must pay attention to. 6. THE AFRICAN AMERI- Experience CAN COMMUNITY. African Americans have been President Obama’s most loyal supporters. Glassblowing When will we get the attention we deserve? We can’t meekly ask for it, we have to demand it. With Class will meet:Saturday, high Black unemployment rates, challenged inner city employ- November 17th from 11-1. ment possibilities, and high drop- out rates, our community is in desperate need of attention. The The fee for this class is $70. This class is taught by Charity location of one federally funded Poskitt In this introductory 2 hour class each student will create new state-of-the-art high school, 1-3 unique paperweights, ornaments, tumblers, or flowers out of with both honors programs and hot glass. With a focus on safety and individualized instruction this job-training programs, can make is a great way to learn the basics of glassblowing in a supportive a real difference in inner cities. environment. No experience is necessary. Returning students are Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- welcome to join this class as well, to continue to practice basic skills ington, D.C.-based economistand learn new techniques. and writer. She is President For more information please contact Mark or Charity mark@ Emerita of Bennett College for yayainc.com [email protected] Conti Street New Or- Women in Greensboro, N.C. leans, LA 70119(504) 482-6003 Page 10 November 17 - November 23, 2012 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Chante’ Rice is crowned Miss Black Louisiana USA 2013

Miss Black Louisiana USA is University and obtained an Al- develop professionally, but it also proud to announce that Franklin- ternative Teacher Certification will provide moral values that ton native Chante’ Rice was in Business Education. Miss they will use throughout life. crowned Miss Black Louisiana Rice currently attends Saint Leo When Chante’ is not shaping USA 2013 on Saturday, Novem- University pursing her Master the minds of the students at Bak- ber 10th at the Louisiana State of Business Administration. er High School, she enjoys trav- Police Auditorium during its an- During her reign as Miss Black eling, scrapbooking, cooking, en- nual pageant themed “Rock the Louisiana USA 2013, Chante’ will tertaining guests, and spending Crown”. She also captured the travel the state of Louisiana pro- time with her dog named Boston. People’s Choice and Director’s moting her platform P.U.M..PS. The Miss Black Louisiana USA Community Service awards. (Promoting Uplifting Morals & organization is one of the state’s Chante’ states, “Winning Miss Professional Skills). .PU.M..SP. leading and foremost successful Black Louisiana USA 2013 means is designed to help young ladies scholarship programs provid- that I am tasked with the respon- transition to professional women ing assistance to young women sibility of continuing a great leg- by providing workshops, men- of color. The goal of Miss Black acy of pageantry and community toring, and volunteer opportuni- Louisiana, USA is to promote involvement.” ties. As an educator at Title IV educational, financial, and lead- Miss Rice graduated from School, she saw the need for a ership status state wide and on a Franklinton High school with professional development series national level within the African- honors in 2005. After high for teen girls firsthand. An abun- American community. The orga- school, Chante’ attended Loui- dance of young women living nization promotes a pageant that siana State University and ob- below the poverty line are from allows women of color the oppor- tained her Bachelors of Science single-parent homes and do not tunity to display their beauty, tal- with a concentration in Human have professional role models. ents, and accomplishments. The Resources Education in 2009. P.U.M.P.S. will not only give the pageant also offers scholarships She returned to Louisiana State young women an opportunity to to its winners. www.ladatanews.com News November 17 - November 23, 2012 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to Honoring our Veterans place your classified ad. Mailboxes by Mark Photos by The Original Buttonman

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