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“The People’s Paper” November 4 - November 10, 2017 52nd Year Volume 27 www.ladatanews.com

A Data News Weekly Exclusive Who Will You Vote For? Page 2 42 Tribes JWMS Big Chief Couture Kevin Launch Goodman Page 11 Page 5 Page 2 November 4 - November 10, 2017 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com

New Orleans Elections and Early Voting Early voting is Nov. 3rd -11th (except Sunday, Nov. 5th and Veterans Day holiday, Friday, Nov. 10th) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

City Council District B

Jay Banks Jay Banks is a candidate who is vying for the seat in District B left vacant by LaToya Cantrell . Banks currently serves as Director, of the Dryades YMCA School of Commerce and has held positions as the Chief of Staff for former City Council Presidents Jim Singleton and Dorothy Mae Taylor . In addition to hold- ing posts in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic Executive Committee, Co-Chair LA Democratic State Central Committee and District 91 Rep . He states because of his work with the YMCA, he’s witnessed first-hand that there are paths to success and alternatives that would keep young people out of the Crim- inal Justice System . Some of which he would Data News Staff Edited Report tious Mayor’s Race between Desiree be decided on Election Day . We at work to implement if elected . Charbonnet and LaToya Cantrell; Data News Weekly wanted to high- He says if elected he would devote resourc- Beginning Nov . 3, 2017, the polls where we will have a historic night light the candidates in the races for es to mentoring, , job training and will again open for early voting in the with the City electing its first woman the two seats on the City Council in recreational sports . He also says he will work run-off elections that will be held on mayor . District B and District E and the race to help citizens obtain a standard of liv- Saturday November 18th . Much of But also on the ballot there are for Judge of Orleans Parish Civil Dis- ing so they will not have to turn to gangs or the attention has been on the conten- several other local races that will trict Court Section J .

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Cover Story, Continued from page 2. drugs . As part of his platform he as citizens this is the problem of all have come to his district including believes that the City Government helped him develop the tempera- also is advocating help for single citizens . And says we must all take Wal-Mart, a strip mall that includes needs to run more efficiently where ment and balance necessary to be a mothers, safe child care, equal up the collective challenge to find Planet Fitness, Pizza Hut and other it serves the needs of the people fair and more than competent jurist . pay for women and more effective solutions . His platform includes retail outlets . He touts as one of his of her district that she feels has handling of domestic violence . On dealing with issues around drug ad- other accomplishments as working been neglected post-Katrina . Her the economic front his top agenda diction and the opioid epidemic . He to empowering minorities and Afri- platform also includes a focus on item includes a review of the tax also feels those who have mental can-Americans and minority busi- training and incubators for small system with his priority being cur- health challenges should be treat- nesses with his passing of stronger businesses . rent homeowners being able to own ed as patients and not criminals . DBE compliance and ban the box homes and supporting moderate Also, he says that his years on the for convicted felons and fighting for Judge Civil District income residents in transitioning OPSB have taught him that quality raising the minimum wage . He also Court Division J from renters to homeowners . He education is an important deterrent speaks of his work with increas- is also focusing his campaign on to crime . Bloom also believes that ing funding for rebuilding NORDC public safety and the recruitment tax money should be in investing parks and programs aimed at the of more officers, and is an advocate in improving infrastructure in the youth of New Orleans as to reasons of diversion programs that would city including roads and floodwater why the people of District E should help reduce the prison population management . re-elect him . and give people who have commit- ted small offenses a chance to turn City Council District E their lives around . Nicole Sheppard Nicole Sheppard is an attorney in private practice . Her practice in- cludes estate planning, real estate transactions, corporate litigation, family and domestic matters, fami- lies in need of services, children in need of care, contract law, contrac- Omar Mason tor fraud cases, personal injury, He’s practiced law for 18 years medical malpractice, criminal and in the area of civil litigation (rep- traffic litigation . She says she has resenting both plaintiffs and de- trial experience however, her prac- fendants) . In addition, Mason has tice has been settlement driven be- volunteered and taught develop- ing able to settle disputes saving ment of trial skills to law students her clients cost and time . Cyndi Nguyen at Tulane University School of Law Sheppard says her experience and Cyndi Nguyen runs a non-profit since 2004 and at the LSU Law Cen- service are extensive and prepares Seth Bloom James Gray and is a board member of several ter since 2013 . her well to serve as Civil District Seth Bloom is a local attorney, Incumbent James Gray is run- organizations including the New Mason says he’s handled a wide Court Judge, Division J . She says who has previously served on the ning to retain his seat where he is Orleans Multicultural Tourism range of legal matters from person- she is an excellent researcher and Orleans Parish School Board for running on his record of working Network, New Orleans Chamber al injury to race discrimination . In have represented clients in federal two terms: 2008-2012 and 2012- on increasing economic develop- of Commerce, East New Orleans addition to representing businesses and state court . Throughout her ca- 2016; serving as its President in his ment, blight reduction and youth Business Development District, small and large in litigation involv- reer she says she’s educated aspiring second-term . He’s also held a post in his district . He says, Girls Scout of Southeast Louisi- ing retailer protests, trade practices legal professionals and the general on Gov . John Bel Edwards’ K-12 his work as both a private citizen ana . She is the co-host of the Good and toxic torts . He also volunteers public on legal matters . She believes Education Transition Committee, and elected official shows he has Life with Gumbo Talk on WBOK his time to several organizations in- that her work in legal matters and in providing the governor’s office with dedicated his life to serving his 1230AM and works with the Louisi- cluding the PTO Montessori Repre- addition to serving the needs of the vital information and proposals for community . Where in addition to ana Civil Rights Division as its com- sentative on the Audubon Charter community makes her the most qual- continued growth and success in being a public elected official and missioner . School Board of Directors . He also ified candidate in the race . the state’s education system . prominent attorney; he’s served Her platform includes diversify- serves as Director on the Board He says that fighting crime is the on many civic boards including ing and growing the economy in ad- of Directors of the New Orleans Early voting is Nov. 3rd highest priority facing the City . Stat- the Boys and Girls Club, the lo- dition to focusing on repairing fami- Chapter of the Federal Bar Associa- -11th (except Sunday, ing that the issue of public safety is cal branch of the Urban League as lies and communities . This holistic tion and is the Chief Legal Advisor Nov. 5th and Veterans Day not one for only the Council, or the Board Chairman and many others . approach is something she feels of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc . Mayor, or the Police, the courts, or He says one can see signs of eco- will create jobs and curb crimes He believes this combination of pro- holiday, Friday, Nov. 10th) the District Attorney; saying that nomic progress and business that and rebuild communities . She also fessional and life experiences has from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Early Voting Sites

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Bayou Classic Creates Competition to Engage HBCU STEM Students

Data News Staff Report matched with industry profession- als who provide the teams with Bayou Classic, the annual col- mentorship, experience-related lege football matchup between feedback, and resource connec- Grambling State University and tions in their field of study . Five , has engaged teams will be selected as finalists, talented students from 8 Historical- which will all present their compre- ly Black Colleges and Universities hensive business plans to the public (HBCUs) from across the southern Friday, November 24th at 2 p .m . in through a business the Hyatt Regency Hotel . and technology competition cre- ated in partnership with NexusLa . Bayou Classic BIZTECH Chal- The BizTech Challenge gives lenge students in both STEM and busi- The winning team will be select- ness-related studies the opportu- ed by a panel of expert judges and nity to partner together and create will be presented with a cash prize compelling business ideas that will of $10,000 before the Bayou Classic help benefit their communities . In on the field of the Mercedes-Benz its first year, the BizTech Challenge Superdome . was focused on economic recovery, “The BizTech Challenge is the but this year there are 3 specialty perfect opportunity for HBCU stu- categories and one general entre- dents to showcase their talent and preneurial category for students capacity for ,” said Gen- to choose from when formulating The BizTech Challenge is the perfect opportunity for HBCU students to showcase their talent and ca- evieve Silverman, Executive Direc- pacity for innovation. The winning team will be presented with a cash prize of $10,000 before the Bayou their teams . The 3 specialty catego- Classic game. tor of NexusLA . “It provides them with an avenue to success in a field ries are Advanced Manufacturing, in which they have been historically Clean Energy, and Digital Tech- underrepresented, and that is, at its nologies . core, what the BizTech Challenge “Society has rallied around stem is all about . programming and we deem it im- The event has two Gold- portant to foster the growth and sponsors, AT&T and Cargill, and development of HBCU students five Bronze-Level sponsors, Spark- that have an interest in the field of hound, Blue Cross and Blue Shield technology,” said Dottie Belletto, of , Business First Bank, President and CEO of NOCCI, the Stone Pigman, and The Knobloch, company that manages Bayou Clas- Poche, Burns Wealth Management sic . “Tech experience is a qualifica- Group of Wells Fargo Advisors . It is tion that can open the door to great also presented in partnership with career opportunities . We are ex- America Makes, HBCU CDAC, tremely proud of the growth of this and the Thurgood Marshall Col- program .” lege Fund . All of the BizTech Chal- Twenty-four teams with a total of lenge’s sponsors and partners have 98 students and their faculty advi- a vested interest in growing HBCU sors have registered to participate talent, and will be an excellent re- in the challenge . The student teams source for students to find mentors, receive entrepreneurial education educational resources, and poten- throughout the program, and are tially even future employment . www.ladatanews.com 42 Tribes November 4 - November 10, 2017 Page 5 WEEK 7 Big Chief Kevin Goodman FROECLUSRE Flaming Arrows MAEKS EEVRYHTIGN By: Glenn Jones Indian mask . So, you had COFNUISNG. Data News Weekly Columnist more Wild Men, Spy Boys and Flag Boys because they TRIBAL TIMELINE: would accept whatever you 1959 – 1971 Theodore “Merk” gave them to make their suit . Goodman Now they are putting on too 1972 – 1977 Nolan Peters much . You’ve got Spy Boys 1978 – present Kevin Goodman dressing like Big Chief and they can’t run, so they’re get- ting away from their position, 7th Ward Culture Bearers they don’t even know their In 1960 Big Chief masked in a position . They don’t know stroller as Lil’ Chief Flaming Ar- “the confrontation” with an- rows . Staples in his household other Indian . They don’t growing up were Hall of Fame know when you meet (exam- names (so to speak) such as Harold ple), Ba Boy and Merk might Featherson, Thomas Sparks and have been friends 364 days GET CLEAR ON FORECLOSURE OPTIONS. CALL 1-888-995-HOPE. Big Chief Clarence “Ba Boy” Gaud- but when they put them suits No one is good at going through foreclosure. Thankfully, there’s a way for you to get free, trusted advice. Call the Hope Hotline ete of the Cherokee Hunters . Later on Mardi Gras Day they are today and speak to a HUD approved counseling agency. being one of the four Lil’ Chiefs that going at it, like the Saints and would-be cornerstones in preserv- the Dallas Cowboys . ing the culture of the present day Q) Why do you Black Mask? Black Masking Culture . The four A) This was something I inherited Lil’ Chiefs Were Clarence Gaudete from my father . That was his Jr . of Cherokee Hunters, Lil’ Walter dream and his legacy . Growing Cook of Creole Wild West (week up being a part of it, it grew on 17) and the late Jerome Smith Jr . of me and it became a part of me . the Yellow Pocahontas tribe . These I understood the reason why young chiefs were immersed in I was putting on that suit and SHELTER the culture and its hierarchy from the regalia . Why I masked for birth, and their tutelage were sa- Mardi Gras is because I want- PET & cred stories of the origin of this cul- Big Chief Kevin Goodman Flaming Arrows ed to represent that Indian that ture and the people . helped my ancestors when FASHION Big Chief is in the process of “Milly” Mercadel who brought a Chief, it (the culture) got away they got free . St . Joseph’s bringing out the 5th Generation of 9th Ward Flaming Arrows, (now from its origin . Spy Boy, didn’t Night is real spiritual . Too- ICON the Flaming Arrows . The Goodman known as Black Foot Hunters) out want to run Spy Boy, Flag don’t tle died trying to get his point Family has been instrumental in to the streets . As Chief says, “off want to run Flag Boy no more . across about what St . Joseph’s preserving this culture in diverse our family tree we probably turned It’s all in respecting your chief . Night meant . How it was, when and much deeper ways . Big Chief’s 5 or 6 Chiefs .” Many know of the It’s all in respecting the ones he masked in the 40’s and 50’s two older brothers didn’t mask but uptown Indian sound from Bo that were here before you . and how it was in the 90’s when were coordinators and on Dollis Sr . and now Bo Dollis Jr . as That’s with everything . We the police tried to run the Indi- many suits . His older brother Theo- well as the Neville Family, but for were taught that, in just grow- ans off the street . St . Joseph’s dore “Goody” Goodman started downtown Indians, Big Chief Kevin ing up in life, period without Night is just as big as Mardi the first children’s tribe that many Goodman was the first recording the Indian suit . Because you Gras when we mask . present-day Chiefs and tribes have artist in 1992 . “Here come the In- are a man first . 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For more information go to Bnola.net Page 6 November 4 - November 10, 2017 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com Don’t Miss This Movie Marshall By Dwight Brown Film Critic Considering all of his major accom- plishments, why hasn’t someone made a film about Thurgood Marshall’s life that was comprehensive? He was the lawyer who won the Brown v . Board of Education United States Supreme Court case, the founder of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, a United States Solicitor General and the first African American Supreme Court associate justice . But that’s not what the father/son writing team of Connecticut lawyers Michael Koskoff and Jacob Koskoff had in mind when they wrote this slice of life script . It’s a tactic that worked for the movie “Sel- ma,” which only focused on one facet of Martin Luther King, Jr .’s life . In 1940, 32-year-old Thurgood Mar- shall (Chadwick Boseman) heads to tony Greenwich, Conn ., to defend Jo- seph Spell (Sterling K . Brown, NBC’s “This Is Us”) a Black chauffeur who has been accused of raping and try- nuity, perseverance and courage that and the audience gets to hear her Gram- a made-for-TV movie . That would be a ing to murder his rich, White socialite propelled the Howard University law my-nominated voice . compliment for original programming employer (Kate Hudson) . The case is student into becoming a crusading at- The weak points: Every single in- designed for the smaller screen . Not so dubbed “The State of Connecticut v . torney, who was an integral part of the terior looks like it was shot on a back much for a theatrically released film that Joseph Spell,” and the presiding Judge Civil Rights Movement . This case is just lot . None of it looks real . The costumes needs a touch more drama, tension and Foster (James Cromwell) refuses to one of many that he championed and it (Ruth E . Carter) represent the times suspense, a higher level of direction and let an out-of-state lawyer defend Spell . serves well as a barometer of the times well, but look far too new and not lived stronger technical elements . His reluctance is more out of hostil- in regard to how had in . The direction (Reginald Hudlin, There’s a line in the film that says, ity towards the upstart Black lawyer to deal with blatant discrimination, rac- “House Party”) doesn’t take the story to “If you want your freedom you’re going than for procedure’s sake . Marshall is ism and segregation . a higher level . Every plot twist comes at to have to fight for it .” Wish someone forced to partner with a young Jewish Boseman is making a career out of the right time, but lacks the embellish- had fought long and hard to give one of insurance lawyer, Samuel Friedman bio-films (“Get on Up” and “42”) . His in- ments that take good courtroom dramas America’s most historic lawyers, coura- (Josh Gad), who has no experience in terpretation of the civil rights advocate to another stratosphere . Director Rob- geous civil rights pioneers and respect- criminal law . The judge won’t let Mar- is shrewd and strong . Gad maintains an ert Mulligan found that extra gear with ed Supreme Court justices his due . shall speak in court . Friedman is his innocence and naiveté around his char- “To Kill a Mockingbird”; Rob Reiner did Regardless of the trappings, Thur- mouthpiece . The cards are stacked acter that gives him room to grow . The with “A Few Good Men”; Sidney Lumet good Marshall’s spirit prevails and his against them . biggest surprise is Kate Hudson as the accomplished that with both “12 Angry legacy is being passed on . That makes The good points: Though this is not duplicitous socialite, whose understated Men” and “The Verdict”; and Jonathan this film a must-see, even if it doesn’t the bio-film Marshall deserves, this performance may be one of the best of Kaplan succeeded with “The Accused .” have the epic grandeur and signifi- glimpse does offer a view of the inge- her career . Andra Day plays a chanteuse What’s on view looks and feels like cance of “Selma .”

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Photos by Terry B. Jones Data News Weekly Contributor On Tuesday, Halloween Day, St . Stephen Catholic School held it’s Annual Harvest Festival . The chil- dren had the opportunity to trick or treat, wear their costumes, play games and win prizes . What a great way to celebrate the Fall season . And of course, where there is family , Data is always there!

Visit www.ladatanews.com for more photos from these events Page 8 November 4 - November 10, 2017 Commentary www.ladatanews.com Ford Empowers HBCU Students to Pursue STEAM Careers

had a long track record of contribut- young people to pursue and suc- Lifetime Achievement Award for sociation for Equality Opportunity ing to HBCUs that spans more than ceed in STEAM careers…with the his outstanding national broadcast in Higher Education (NAFEO), the 30 years . Thus, it was noteworthy launch of our inaugural ‘Drive2G- leadership and his dedication to our umbrella organization of all of the when Ford recently launched its reatness’ program, we’re excited nation’s HBCUs . Ford selected the nation’s Historically Black Colleges “Drive2Greatness” program to to extend that commitment to sup- right national radio partner and out- and Universities and Predominant- support , technology, engi- port Historically Black Colleges standing leader in Tom Joyner . Our ly Black Institutions . Dr . Basker- neering, the , and and Universities and their STEAM African American college students ville stated, “The Drive2Greatness (STEAM) initiatives at HBCUs . programs .” do need more support, encourage- program by the Ford Motor Com- We concur, that STEAM careers The competition among HBCUs ment and engagement, particularly pany and the Tom Joyner Morning Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. are vital and in high demand in to- to win prizes in the Drive2Great- with respect to STEAM careers . Show is an effective model on how President and CEO, NNPA day’s global economy . The clear ness program involves earning The Ford Motor Company and to encourage STEAM careers . NA- majority of African American col- points through online voting at the the Tom Joyner Morning Show FEO is proud of what our HBCUs There is no debate about the lege students, who complete their Facebook page of the Tom Joyner deserve our salute and tribute, are accomplishing in these transfor- continuing historic importance and course of studies in STEAM fields Morning Show that includes using because, together they are help- mative fields of study .” strategic mission and purpose of graduate from HBCUs . Thanks to a Ford-dedicated hashtag via social ing to make a positive difference Our most precious resource in the nation’s 120-plus Historically the Ford Motor Company and the media platforms . I just voted for my in our communities and with our our communities is our youth, who Black Colleges and Universities Tom Joyner Morning Show, the HBCU, Howard University, using HBCUs . Driving toward greatness are gifted and talented and also (HBCUs) . During the 2017 home- “Drive2Greatness” initiative is off the hashtag #FordHowardU . How- necessitates adequate preparation need more opportunities like the coming festivities, that are now oc- to a great start . ard University has a diverse array and attaining a quality education . Ford Motor Company’s initiative on curring on HBCU campuses across According to “Raj” Register at of many key STEAM academic dis- Drive2Greatness is timely given STEAM . the nation, I believe it is also im- Ford multicultural communica- ciplines . Make sure that you vote the increasing demand for STEAM Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is Presi- portant to salute and recognize the tions, “For more than three de- for your HBCU today . college graduates in the current ex- dent and CEO of the National companies that financially contrib- cades, Ford has been committed to Last year, the National Newspa- panding economy . Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) based in Washington, D.C. ute to the success of HBCUs . implementing and supporting ini- per Publishers Association (NNPA) Dr . Lezli Baskerville is the Presi- and be contacted at dr.bchavis@ The Ford Motor Company has tiatives that encourage and inspire awarded Tom Joyner our 2016 dent and CEO of the National As- nnpa.org.

Ask Alma Dealing with an Ungrateful Facebook Friend in Real Life post about the job, so I assumed the your friend still lacks basic courte- online, up close and personal . friend was happy to get it. A week sy and common correctness . You You’ve placed this person higher or so later, I saw two more posts should have received at the very on your “ladder of success” than about the job; one post said that the least a “thank you” text . I’m not they should have been . Don’t fret . job was “difficult,” and another that surprised, though; God doesn’t It happens . described the job as “boring.” give us everything . I have found I say, scratch ‘em off your Christ- I was a little offended. I wouldn’t that many people, who swim in mas list and keep it moving . You have cared if this “friend” com- a well of book knowledge, lack did a nice thing and Ms . Karma Alma Gill plained privately about the assign- the fundamental nitty-gritties of will make sure you’re blessed for NNPA Newswire Columnist ment; journalists complain all the niceties . Some people feel the it . Continue to follow your friend on time about a range of things and need to share everything on so- Facebook, but keep your comments Dear Alma: for different reasons. But putting cial media . What is that about? I and suggestions to a minimum . I have a friend that shares ev- it out on Facebook seemed a little think that people who feel com- Here’s the bottom line: that nickel erything in their life on Facebook. ungrateful. What should I say to pelled to share every “mood had poor home training, which, un- This friend’s car has broken down them? cough” and “mind hiccup” on fortunately, lasts much longer than on several occasions, with the latest Signed, Facebook, are surely exhibiting any lessons learned in a classroom . repair costing $2,700; this friend Just Trying to Help some sign of mental deficiency . Like my mama used to say, “if good also seems to have many issues The “cuckoo for cocoa puffs” manners and common sense were with landlords and significant oth- Dear Trying to Help, constant displays of desperation free, some folks still couldn’t afford ers. Despite my friend’s personal What should you say to your can be mindboggling . to buy them .” LOL . more photos trials, they have risen to become an friend? Nothing, nada, zilch . Don’t If you don’t mind me saying, expert in their field. be offended . Honey chil’, you can I think you’re a bit disappointed . Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, includ- more stories Recently, I had the chance to rec- lead a horse to water, but it ain’t This friend, as you say “repeated- ing various roles at USA Today, ommend this friend for a freelance your place to tell it how to drink . ly runs into personal difficulties .” Newsday and The Washington assignment, that perfectly fit their I know . You had good intentions Um, back in the day, we’d call Post. Email questions to: alwaysas- more data [email protected]. Follow her on expertise. The friend did not thank and you also hold this friend in someone like that a leech . Today, Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twit- me directly, but I saw a Facebook high regard, but, be that as it may, you get to view their shenanigans ter @almaaskalma. www.ladatanews.com State & Local News November 4 - November 10, 2017 Page 9

City Launches Season 16 of Midnight Basketball City Continues Partnership with National Basketball Players Association Foundation to offer Scholarships to Participants

Data News Staff Report grams . We are so proud to continue our support of these programs, and On Saturday, Oct . 28, 2017, May- we look forward to being part of the or Mitch Landrieu launched Season new season .” 16 of NOLA FOR LIFE Midnight Deputy Mayor Judy Reese Basketball . Additionally, in partner- Morse said, “We are grateful for the ship with the National Basketball support of our Midnight Basketball Players Association Foundation partners . The program’s contin- (NBPAF), Midnight Basketball will ued success would not be possible offer scholarship opportunities for without their commitment to creat- Season 16 participants . ing access to opportunities for our “Since 2012, NOLA FOR LIFE young people .” Midnight Basketball has impacted The winning team will earn the lives of over 13,000 young peo- Domino’s Pizza gift cards and tick- ple across New Orleans providing ets to an upcoming New Orleans access to real opportunities,” said Pelicans game . Mayor Mitch Landrieu . “I am thank- Again this year, Midnight Bas- ful for our strong partners who con- ketball is partnering with New tinue to support the mission of con- Orleans’ radio personality DJ Wild necting our young men to positive Since 2012, NOLA FOR LIFE Midnight Basketball has impacted the lives of over 13,000 young people across Wayne and PlayNOLA . The free role models, community resources, New Orleans providing access to real opportunities. seven-week season will continue jobs and educational opportunities . Saturday nights, from Oct . 28 – Together, we are helping to change of scholarships at the close of Sea- Parquet, Narvin Reed and Trenton benefit from Midnight Basketball Dec . 16, excluding Nov . 25, from 8 the culture of violence in our city .” son 16 . Anderson . Parquet is using the and other NOLA FOR LIFE pro- p .m . to midnight . The event included remarks During the 2017 NBA All-Star scholarship funds to help pay for from CeaseFire New Orleans par- Weekend, the NBPA Foundation his tuition at Southern University of ticipant Tevin Butler . CeaseFire made a scholarship commitment to New Orleans . Reed is applying his New Orleans is a NOLA FOR LIFE Midnight Basketball of $50,000 per scholarship toward acquiring his initiative that focuses on changing year for the next three years . The Information Technology creden- community norms about violence NBPA Foundation’s commitment tials . Lastly, Anderson is using his by mobilizing support services and will provide select Midnight Bas- scholarship toward his tuition at the the larger community to demand ketball participants the opportu- University of New Orleans . a change in behaviors that lead to nity to attend industry-certified job Executive Director of the NBPA shootings and killings . training programs in New Orleans . Foundation Sherrie Deans said, Additionally, Midnight Basket- The first round of scholarships “The three scholarship recipients NEW ORLEANS ball, in partnership with the NB- were awarded at the close of Sea- from last season are such inspiring PAF, will provide the second round son 15 to three participants: Cornell examples of how young men can

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By Stacy M. Brown their hands when they have to go NNPA Newswire Contributor to the bathroom…you do that in prison, so that’s the training they’re After decades of desegregation getting,” Brown said . efforts, federal civil rights laws, and He then quoted what he said other attempts to close the achieve- was a prophetic statement made by ment gap, a high quality education W .E .B . Du Bois 57 years ago . remains an elusive goal for most “[African American] teachers Black children . will become rarer and in many cas- In an effort to engage Black par- es will disappear,” Brown said quot- ents around reaching that elusive ing Du Bois, noting that the predic- goal, educators and community tion has come to pass . stakeholders tackled leadership, Brown continued, quoting Du educational equity and policy in ur- Bois: “[African American] children ban schools, during a recent panel will be instructed in public schools discussion . and taught under unpleasant if not Led by moderator Linda Till- discouraging circumstances . Even man, professor emeritus of educa- more largely than today, they will tion leadership at the University fall out of school, cease to enter of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Panelist Terri Watson, an educator at CCNY, said that there’s a need for safer communities for Black stu- high school, and fewer and fewer dents. (The City College of New York) the panel discussed the challenges will go to college .” faced by African American teach- ed Blacks in so many ways . Black ect,” said that there’s not only a said . “We have to let the kids know Horsford, like the other panel- ers and leaders, as they work to education is a right [that’s] not sole- need for better education, but that that the world is waiting for them, ists, said no one should be sur- educate Black children and young ly based on White norms .” there’s also a need for safer commu- they’re up next and we have to prised, because, after all, resegre- adults in urban communities . Panelist Terri Watson, a City Col- nities for Black students . change their mindset that the world gation has occurred and education “We are here to revisit old dis- lege of New York (CCNY) educator “We have to focus on creating views them as disposable .” is the “new civil rights in the new cussions and bring fresh ideas,” and co-creator of the CCNY-based where kids are informed and Rodney Hopson, a professor Jim Crow .” Tillman said . “Jim Crow has affect- “Growing Our Own Doctor’s Proj- active, that’s important,” Watson and associate dean of education “We shouldn’t operate from the psychology at George Mason Uni- assumption that our schools are versity, Sonya Douglass Horsford, broken,” she said . “They are doing an associate professor of education exactly what they were designed to leadership at the Teachers College do, which is to sift and sort children at Columbia University, and M . into different categories for eco- Christopher Brown II, the presi- nomic reasons .” dent of Kentucky State University Horsford added that African also participated in the panel that Americans must tap the potential, took place during the Congressio- possibilities and gifts of the young nal Black Caucus Foundation’s an- people who truly hold the answers nual legislative conference . to society’s pressing problems . Both Brown and Horsford, long- Even educators have suffered time friends, said the majority of and are poorly valued in a system public schools are now non-White . guided by high-stakes testing and The proliferation of charter and al- performance-based accountability, ternative schools has also chipped Horsford said . away at the effectiveness of public “We have to engage in paral- schools . lel efforts…we need to reimagine The federal government has schools and school systems that played such a major role in shaping support everyone,” said Horsford . education policy and schools now “We also have to make sure that, mostly prepare African Americans in the meantime, we are preparing for prison, not college, Brown said . students to not only survive, but “The school’s structure that’s also thrive in an era of extreme in- used is that they teach our kids how equality .” to stand in a straight line, to raise

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