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'Aunt Jemima's' Heirs Sue Volume 27 No. 40 Jacksonville, Florida August 14-20, 2014 Product Makers for $2 Billion The great-grandsons of the woman who was the face of "Aunt Jemima" Report: Voting Rights Discrimination Alive and Well Nationwide are suing for $2 billion. The two men are going after Quaker Oats, its par- by Zenitha Prince ballot box, voting advocates said. rights enforcement and elections guage translation and assistance. ent company PepsiCo (PEP) and Pinnacle Foods. Forty-nine years after the signing “It (the report) challenges the laws in the U.S. since 1995. States in the South and Southwest Quaker Oats is the maker of Aunt Jemima pancake mixes and syrup. of the Voting Rights Actand one Supreme Court’s rationale in the In that time, the report found: that were previously covered under Pinnacle Foods (PF) currently makes Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waf- year after the Supreme Court’s Shelby case that improvements in There were at least 332 success- Section 5 had the worst records of fles and French toast. Shelby County v. Holder decision minority citizens’ rate of voting and ful voting rights lawsuits and blocking free access to the ballot In their suit, D.W. Hunter and Larnell Evans say Quaker Oats representa- gutted a vital protection of that act, registration and the success of denials of Section 5 preclearance by box, with Texas, Louisiana, South tives discovered their great-grandmother, Anna S. Harrington, making pan- a new report from the National minority candidates indicated that the U.S. Department of Justice Carolina and Georgia ranking as the cakes at the New York State Fair in 1935. Commission on Voting Rights the coverage formula for protecting (DOJ) and another 10 non-litigation most frequent and egregious Harrington portrayed the character in commercials and other public found frequent and ongoing voting minority voters was unconstitution- settlements from 1995 through offenders. In fact, 72 percent of suc- appearances for 15 years. rights discrimination. ally outdated,” Barbara Arnwine, 2013. cessful Section 2 claims were in The suit says Quaker Oats used Harrington's pancake recipes and trade- The high court’s decision in president and executive director of Discriminatory redistricting plans jurisdictions previously covered by marked her likeness as the character "Aunt Jemima" in 1937. Shelby invalidated Sections 4 and 5 the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil and at-large elections were the most Section 5, Arnwine said. The great-grandsons say Quaker Oats exploited Harrington with the intent of the Voting Rights Act, or VRA, Rights Under Law, the lead organi- common forms of discrimination, The Commission was formed in of not paying royalties toward her estate after her death in 1955. They claim sections which required federal zation supporting the commission, prompting the most successful law- 2013 in response to the Supreme the companies conspired not to acknowledge Harrington's status as an approval of election law changes in said during a press call Aug. 6. suits under Section 2 of the VRA. Court’s ruling in Shelby, just as pre- employee of Quaker Oats by saying they could not find any employment certain jurisdictions with a history The report, “Protecting Minority However, there were also 48 suc- vious iterations of the Commission records or images of her. But they say, Quaker Oats had her image deposit- of discrimination. That decision Voters: Our Work Is Not Done” cessful lawsuits and 10 non-litiga- were pulled together to amass a - ed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. does not reflect the reality at the examined the record of voting tion settlements relating to lan- Continued on page 3 Harrington's family, filed the suit after it was able to obtain a death cer- tificate that listed Quaker Oats as Harrington's employer. ILA Awards More than $22K in Scholarships Barneys to Pay $525K in NY Last week, the International tunity such as this could completely Longshoremen’s Association (ILA change things for a family.” Shopper-Profiling Probe Local 1408), awarded more than “So many of the things we use NEW YORK — The upscale retailer Barneys has agreed to pay $525,000 $28,000 in scholarships to 21 area come off a ship and that creates to settle allegations of racial profiling at its flagship New York City depart- high school seniors and college stu- local jobs,” Todd said. “As the port ment store. dents during a ceremony at JAX- gets bigger, it’s great to imagine State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the agreement PORT. that my dad could get a job or my Monday. It comes after several customers complained last year that they Scholarship applicants were fiancé could get a better job con- were singled out as suspected shoplifters because they were minorities. required to submit a two to three tributing to something that impacts Schneiderman says Barney's also will hire an "anti-profiling consultant" page essay discussing how our community.” for two years, update its detention policy and improve training of security increased business from the To be considered for the scholar- and sales personnel. Jacksonville Harbor Deepening ship, in addition to the essays, stu- CEO Mark Lee tells the Daily News that Barneys is pleased with the set- project would positively impact dents were also required to have a tlement. The newspaper first reported the agreement. Northeast Florida’s economy. minimum 2.75 GPA and complete Lee says Barneys prides itself on providing unparalleled service for all cus- One of the winners, Katelynd community service activities. tomers and doesn't tolerate discrimination. Todd, a Jacksonville native current- Students can reapply each year as In December, Barney's and several other major retailers agreed to create ly attending the University of long as they meet the criteria. and publicize a customer bill of rights. Florida, plans to use the money to Many students are repeat applicants become the first person in her fam- that have received a scholarship all ily to graduate college. Her essay 4 years towards their Bachelor's Arizona Charter School Under Fire states, in part, “If the harbors are degree. For Teaching ‘Benefits Of Slavery deepened, we could potentially ILA Local 1408 helps connect increase distribution activity and more than 1,200 longshoremen and A charter school has come under heavy criticism for using books that fea- create lucrative and stable jobs for dock workers with jobs at JAX- ture questionable religious teachings. citizens in need of work. My father Shown (L-R) is former Florida Senator Tony Hill, Federal Policy PORT. Opportunities for these The Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a nonprofit has been unemployed most of my Director, Jacksonville Mayor’s Office, scholarship winner Tierra members continue to grow along organization filed a complaint to the state’s school board against Mesa- life so I understand how an oppor- Johnson and Charles Spencer, Founding ILA Board Chairman, pre- with the port. based Heritage Academy for using books that teach debunked “Christian sented each student with their ILA Scholarships. nation” history and have “sexist, racist and anti-Semitic messages.” “The 5,000 Year Leap” and “The Making of America”, by Cleon Skousen, are reading requirements for 12th graders at the school. Garrett Epps, law professor at the University of Baltimore, spoke to The Hob Nob Kicks Off Arizona Republic against the use of Skousen’s books in the classroom. “Parts of his major textbook, ‘The Making of America,’ present a system- atically racist view of the Civil War. … A long description of slavery in the Local Political Season book claims that the state (of slavery) was beneficial to African Americans and that Southern racism was caused by the ‘intrusion’ of northern aboli- tionists and advocates of equality for the freed slaves,” Epps said. Epps said he believes that “any student taught from these materials in a public institution is being subjected to religious indoctrination” and “is also being crippled educationally and will be ill-prepared to take part in any seri- ous program of instruction of American government and law.” Man Sues Restaurant for Beating Him Up After Trying to Rob Them Back in 2010, Nigel Sykes tried to rob Seasons Pizza restaurant in Newport, Delaware, but employees tack- led him, took his gun, and beat him up. Now he is suing the restaurant for his injuries, and he’s doing it from jail. Shown above are party hosts Sharon porter-Thompson, honoree Now 23-years old, Sykes has just filed a federal civil Rometa Porter, Tanzy Howard and Syleste Porter at the celebration complaint claiming that the rough treatment was “unnecessary”. He also says that because of his Rometa Grahama Porter Rings 74th incurred injuries during the attempted robbery, he wants to be compensated. He also claims in his suit that after employees Birthday with A “Happy New Year” subdued him, two local police officers improperly used their stun guns on Daughters, Sharon Porter-Thompson, Tanzy E. Howard and Syleste R. him and denied him access to medical attention. Porter threw their mother a party to remember complete with exquisite In his written complaint, Sykes admits committing the robbery and “dis- decorations and framed portraits of special memories. A bevy of food was playing” a handgun. He then goes on to explain: “All the employees partic- Shown above is Velma Rounsville and Evangeline Watson. enjoyed by the guests, while the DJ played the hits of eras gone by and ipated in punching, kicking and pouring hot soup over my body. I was today’s top 40. Now retired, Ms. Romerta Porter was employed as a nurse The Duval County Democratic an opportunity to meet, greet, min- unarmed and defenseless and had to suffer a brutal beating by all of the for over 40 years before devoting her time as a community advocate. The Black Caucus (DCDBC) members gle and cast votes for one’s pre- employees of Seasons Pizza.” savvy senior is an active member of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Eta Phi were “in the house” representing ferred candidates for public office Sykes filed his lawsuit from prison where he Beta Sorority, NAACP and the Bold City Chapter Links. The three tier the Black Caucus and community in Duval County and around the is serving a 15-year sentence for both robbery Rose birthday cake was devoured early and was layered with chocolate at the annual political Hob Nob State. and attempted robbery. raspberries, pineapple crush and vanilla. When asked, why a Happy New Event at the Hyatt Hotel. While African Americans in Duval He wants to be compensated more than year Birthday celebration? Ms. Porter smiled, “I wanted this to be a Happy heavy political advertising has been County represent just over half the $260,000. He is demanding $20,000 from New Year Celebration. I feel happy and want to look and be happy for the bombarding the media, the registered Democrats or approxi- each of the six restaurant employees, $20,000 rest of my life. No more numbers just happiness.” Also overheard on the HobNob unofficially kicks off the mately 130,000 of the 232,000 reg- from each of the two arresting officers and dance floor, a guest said, “We better hope we look this good when we get city’s campaign season. It serves as istered Democrats. $100,000 from the restaurant itself. 74.” Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 14-20, 2014

Blacks in the South and Midwest Americans in Debt Hurt Most by Jobless Cuts Shocking report declares 77 million U.S. citizens in debt by Ashley Montgomery By Freddie Allen the long-term unemployment rate It is no secret that Americans have some serious issues when it comes to WASHINGTON (NNPA) – were much higher; 6.7 percent and debt. A recent report released by the Urban Institute titled, “Delinquent Debt When cash-strapped states in the 2.5 percent, respectively. in America,” examined non-mortgage debt with help from the Consumer South and Midwest slashed unem- The unemployment rate for Credit Research Institute. What is that you may ask? “It is any debt in collec- ployment benefits after the Great Blacks was nearly 12 percent (11.9 tions that involves a non-mortgage bill — such as a credit card balance, med- Recession, claiming it was an effort percent) in December 2013, nearly ical or utility bill, child support payments and even parking tickets — that to save money and boost the econ- twice the national average. are more than 180 days past due and have been placed in collections,” ac- omy, they only succeeded in dis- The eight states, primarily in the cording to the report. proportionately hurting Black South and Midwest, moved ahead And it doesn’t stop there, 35 percent of adults with a credit file are reported families already struggling to make of Congress and cut the number of to be behind in some sort and it is hurting the nation as a whole. Geographi- ends meet. weeks that people could receive un- cally, there’s no location in the nation that is unscathed. In a recent analysis of the impact employment benefits citing the Both debt in collections and debt past due are concentrated in the South. of state cuts to jobless benefits, the need to “shore up insolvent state Don Thompson, CEO of McDonald’s The South was reported to have the highest percentage of people in debt. Economic Policy Institute reported accounts in the federal Unemploy- Of all, Nevada had the highest percentage of residents with debt in collection that Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, ment Trust Fund (UTF),” according with 47 percent. The “Battle Born” state also has accrued the highest average McDonald’s CEO Reveals Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, North to the report. amount owed — $7,198. Carolina and South Carolina de- Not only were UTFs in 27 other In Florida, debt collection rates exceeded 41 percent. According to the in- creased the total number of weeks states also insolvent, the states that Their Four Biggest Problems stitute’s report, the average Floridian in debt owes $47,000. that the unemployed could receive made the cuts experienced little to BLACKS IN DEBT benefits to below 26 weeks, even no benefits in their economy or No, it’s not a mistake. Many people don’t know this , but the CEO of As it relates to Blacks, many financial progressions have been made but though no other state had dipped labor force rates. McDonald’s is Black and his name is Don Thompson. Thompson recently there still seems to be some challenges that must be overcome. below that mark in more than “The fact that you don’t see any had a conference call with investors and analysts where he revealed the According to Prudential, Blacks are significantly more likely to have some decade. significant effects of the cuts, posi- four biggest issues facing the brand, and how he plans to address these is- type of debt (94 percent) compared with the general population (82 percent). When Congress approved the tive or negative, was surprising to sues. But he also forgot to mention some other very important issues that Credit card debt, student loan debt and personal loans are all significantly Emergency Unemployment Com- me,” said Valerie Wilson, an econ- affect Black and Hispanic communities! higher in the Black community. pensation program in 2008, the omist and director of the Economic Here are the flaws he mentioned: College-educated Blacks report student loan debt at a ratio of nearly 2 to 1 overall employment rate was 5.6 Policy Institute’s Program on Race, #1 – Not Offering the Best Value – First, Thompson mentioned that Mc- side-by-side with all college-educated Americans. In turn, it has been reported percent and the long-term unem- Ethnicity, and the Economy Donald’s does not offer the best value like it once did. He said the com- that one in four Blacks has felt anxiety or depression due to debt. ployment rate was 1percent. But (PREE) at the Economic Policy In- pany has spent several years experimenting with high-end items like “[Debt] can harm credit scores, which can tip employers’ hiring decisions, when Congress let the program ex- stitute. Angus beef burgers and Chicken Selects, and that they will focus more restrict access to mortgages, and even increase insurance costs,” said Caroline pire in 2013, the jobless rate and on low-priced items such as the Jalapeno McDouble and the Buffalo Ratcliffe, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute. Ranch McChicken. #2 – Bad Customer Service – Next, Thompson mentioned how McDon- ald’s drive-thru wait times have gotten slower over the years partly be- Public Hearings Continue for cause of an increasingly complex menu. He plans to add more workers, assign new tasks to existing ones, and remodel the kitchens. #3 – Bad Public Relations – Thompson then addressed the bad public JTA’s Route Optimization Initiative image that McDonald’s has, and how many people view the food as just unhealthy junk food. To fix this, he says he will make major changes in increasing bus service frequency, cre- the marketing department and launch new marketing/ public relations ating more direct routes, renaming campaigns. routes, extending hours of operation, #4 – Complicated Menu – Finally, Thompson admitted that McDonald’s implementing a new signage pro- menu has grown 70% since 2007, and that it’s just way too complicated. gram and offering real-time passen- He says they will be going back to the basics, and simplifying the menu ger information. The meeting was like it was the way before. held Thursday August 7th at the But here are some other problems that he forgot to mention: FSCJ Downtown Campus on State #5 – Targeting Minorities – McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants St. “I’m glad they’re having these are notorious for targeting low-income Blacks and Hispanics in both their meetings. This was my first Route marketing campaigns and their choice of locations. Sadly, both Blacks Optimization meeting. The changes and Hispanics also tend to have the highest rates of heart disease, high look good on paper, but executing blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Thompson needs to stop targeting minorities them during the early mornings and with such unhealthy foods full of all kinds of chemicals, GMOs, pesti- the 15 minutes for most routes will cides, etc. be a big task. Excluding the shuttles, #6 – Low Wages – McDonald’s is a highly profitable publicly-owned which have been eliminated on the corporation, but they choose to pay most of their employees a minimum- Northside are my biggest concerns. wage salary with no benefits. Unfortunately, in big cities like New York, In the end, overall JTA will provide Chicago or Los Angeles, minimum wage is not enough for families to get better transformation and transporta- by. Even in smaller cities, it’s just not sufficient. Thompson needs to con- tion as far as getting from one side of sider compensating his workers better. Without them, there is no McDon- town to the other,” said Jacksonville ald’s. resident Ricky Paschal. IF YOU’RE FACING

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Make sure you’re talking to the right people. Speak with HUD-approved housing counselors, free of charge, at the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline. August 14-20, 2014 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Why are 40 Miami Setting the Standard Percent of for Educating Minorities Black Females classroom. Dropping Out? “That’s where teachers come in,” By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu she said. “They have things in place Why has America and the Black to deal specifically with challenges community been silent about this [minorities] have.” epidemic? We hear so much about But when the challenge for the 47 percent dropout rate among minority students is needing an Black males, but a 40 percent educator to whom they can relate, dropout rate among Black females is Florida may have dropped the ball. just as unacceptable. Black males Studies show that Black students may be on life support, but Black perform better in subjects taught by females are in critical condition. Black instructors — a phenomenon What are the factors causing so coined the “role model effect.” In many Black girls to leave school? Florida many student populations Could one factor be that only 18 per- are designated “minority-majority,” Shown above is Ted Carter, Executive Director of the cent of Black girls by eighth grade meaning the classrooms contain city's Office of Economic Development. Carter was one of are proficient in reading? How about more kids of color. But teacher-stu- over 50 city employees helping to clean up Durkeeville only 13 percent are proficient in dent ratio for demographics do not City Employees Clean Up Durkeeville math by eighth grade? match up. Only about 13.2 percent What about the fact that 21 percent Mayor Alvin Brown was joined by more than 50 representatives from of Black girls are retained at least by Chloe Herring serve as a model for implementing of nearly 123,000 teachers in various City of Jacksonville departments for a community cleanup day once? How does retention affect the Special from The Miami Times the national Common Core Florida are Black while one in five and Party in the Park for residents in the Durkeevilleneighborhood last psyche of Black girls? What effect When Black students around the Standards to address minorities’ students is Black. week. does Black girls’ suspension rate nation return to school this fall, academic needs. Still, with 15 million U.S. chil- As part of Operation Urban Blight, the city workers removed trash and have on their dropout rate? they may find their experience dif- “While some states across the dren in urban school districts, the other debris from the area, including J.P. Small Park. The beautification Black girls’ pregnancy rate had ferent from that of their parents or country still look at diversity as a state deserves special attention par- efforts also included landscaping, and city right-of-ways throughout the been considered a factor in their even older siblings because what challenge, we celebrate it,” said ticularly in Miami-Dade County Myrtle Avenue Corridor were mowed. dropout rate. But then in-school and they will likely see is more of kids Alberto Carvalho, school superin- where Carvalho is churning out In addition to the litter removal efforts, city contractor Darnell Evans of alternative school programs who look like them. tendent of Miami-Dade County results by consistently challenging J&D Maintenance and Services of North Florida was recognized for his emerged. Are these programs suc- According to projections from Public Schools where Black and the status quo. Carvalho said he community-minded efforts. Evans independently hired seven students ceeding at helping young mothers the U.S. Department of Education Hispanic students outman their understands the importance of ages 15-17 from around the city to assist with mowing and landscaping join the ranks of college students? (DOE), this school year may repre- white classmates and make up 90.5 school faculty who represent the through the mowing season. Black females are crying out for sent the first time minority students percent of student populations. community they serve. Following the cleanup, a free neighborhood block party was held at J.P. help. So much attention is being will outnumber their white counter- The Florida Department of “We recruit and hire on the basis Small Park that included bounce houses, concessions and music. given to our males while our girls are parts in classrooms across the U.S. Education (FDOE) wants to see of talent, finding not only those being overlooked. Black girls need The revelation of increasing stu- improvement in academic perform- who are the best of their class but more Black female teachers. They dent diversity follows a national ances across racial groups by 2018, who also happen to be demographi- Voting Rights Discrimination cally representative,” he said. need all teachers to give them higher trend mostly led by a growing num- according to a controversial 2012 continued from front “That’s something that we take expectations. They need schools to ber of births in the Hispanic com- plan that is in line with Common record on voting rights that helped Congress in its reauthorizations of the huge pride in and these schools are treat them fairly. munity. The report predicts that this Core. The plan was retorted for VRA. producing wonderful results.” Their suspension and dropout rates year white students will make up using race as a primary factor in The commission, comprised of The Lawyers’ Committee and more than County-wide efforts put Miami- are four times greater than those of 49.7 percent of all public school creating different goals for chil- a dozen other partners, conducted 25 regional and state-based hearings Dade in the national spotlight after white girls. Black girls need Black enrollments compared to the 50.3 dren, but much of the criticism neg- between June 2013 and May. Almost 500 witnesses testified at the hear- the school district was awarded the female mentors. They need to be percent of students of other races. lected to acknowledge expectations ings on matters related to racial voting discrimination and election admin- Broad Prize in 2012 for closing the taught the beauty of their history. That margin, although small, is to increase Black students’ per- istration issues. achievement gap in education. In They need an education that expected to widen year after year. It formance in math by 95 percent and The report highlights those testimonies, analyses restrictive state voting 2008 when Carvalho was appointed embraces all determined efforts to is a recent growing trend in the by 85 percent in reading in the laws and practices that make it harder for minorities to vote and even superintendent, the school system keep Black girls in school, including: nation that is familiar to the state of upcoming years. assesses the impact Shelby has had on protecting voting rights. was failing its students. Since then mediation, schools that feature alter- Florida, which has maintained what The success of the plan is crucial For example, the report notes, due to Shelby, the Justice Department is no Black students in Miami are 70 per- native learning styles and STEM is being called “minority-majority” for minority students who fail to longer deploying federal observers to monitor elections in formerly cov- cent more successful across all sub- careers, all-girl schools that demon- school enrollment for more than a graduate at rates almost two to three ered states. The federal observer program provided an important deter- jects when compared to kids in strate high success rates of gradua- decade. times higher than white kids. rence against voter discrimination with 10,702 observers deployed from other states and graduation rates tion and college entrance, and a A large number of Hispanic and Cheryl Etters of FDOE said the 1995 to 2012. have improved. change in school culture. Black Black students puts the state at the answer to improving minority per- National Commission on Voting Rights members hoped their report will females need to be encouraged not to forefront of education since it could formance in school is found in the inform legislative and other actions to restore the VRA. drop out.

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But as the use of debit cards have replaced andworks extremely hard to most cash purchases, this “service” has become a drain of available cash but utilize proven policies and advantages that traditional neigh- example; nearly 40 percent of all succeed. for consumers and a major source of revenue for banks. strategies, and focus their efforts on borhood schools don’t have. public school students there attend He said publicly that he’s not A new research report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau addressing the black male dilem- Charters typically don’t allow charters. afraid of competing against charter (CFPB) found that the majority of debit card overdraft fees are incurred on mathis city and country are facing. their teachers to be in unions, and But much like Frankenstein's schools for students because his transactions of $24 or less. Further, as the majority of overdrafts are repaid This all-male school will be lead principals have the authority to hire monster, many things created for goal is for Duval’s public schools within three days when the bank repays itself from the consumer’s next by folks with strong educational and fire teachers. good can be misused or overused. to “dominate.” deposit, the median overdraft fee of $34 carries the equivalent of 17,000 backgrounds and most importantly, These school hours tend to be Many of these charters are run by Often times, us public school percent annual percentage rate (APR). a passion for education and com- longer, and their curriculumsmore for-profit organizations that look at advocates are not charter school Earlier research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) similarly munity. I said that they are using regimented and focused. They also these schools as profitable business supporters. The assumption that found that consumers using debit cards paid $1.75 for every $1 overdrawn. not so innovative approaches don’t have to deal with the bureau- lines. In fact, many of them do not good public schools and good char- “With the advent of debit cards, consumers started using them rather because students will be required to cracy and levels of accountability have local boards, and very little ter schools can’t coexist is certain- than cash for more and more small or impulse purchases. And, as banks wear uniforms that consist of blaz- that traditional public schools have accountability. ly false. I am a major supporter of and credit unions covered more and more of the transactions, they have ers and ties. The curriculum will be to deal with. While some see charters as sav- public education, and have always assessed higher fees for doing so,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray. heavily technology based, and the So in many ways the flexibility is iors, many others see them as the been somewhat leery about char- “Today, more than half of consumer checking account income is from facility will be innovative as well. both a blessing and curse. Because tools being used to dismantle pub- ters until recently. overdraft fees.” I have often talked about the for every high performing charter, lic education. In fact, the charter The reality is simple – if we An overdraft occurs when a consumer does not have enough money in importance of fixing the public there are four or five very low per- school dilemma is not unique to improve our public schools parents his or her checking account to cover a transaction, but the bank or credit school system in Duval County and forming charter schools. Even Florida – the National NAACP will send their children to the union pays the transaction anyway in exchange for a fee. Consumers can in Florida.When you truly analyze proven national charter brands like recently decided to sue the state of neighborhoodschools. So, hearing be charged overdraft fees on checks, debit cards, ATM transactions, auto- public education, most large cities KIPP struggled out of the gates New York to prevent them from the superintendent say that our tra- matic bill payments or direct debits from lenders or other billers. are dealing with the same issues. here in Jacksonville; but they are closing some 22 underperforming ditional public schools welcome CFPB’s new study both reinforces and heightens ongoing concerns that Most school systems both state finally on track and doing well. public schools and turning them the competition and will dominate overdraft fees on debit card transactions in particular are harmful to con- and local have turned to a mixture Some of the struggles are to be over to charter organizations. is the right attitude to have. sumers. CFPB also found that a 2010 rule from the Federal Reserve did not of programs aimed at providing expected because many charter The NAACP suit basically ques- And I am not saying support solve the overdraft problem. That rule required financial institutions to get “choice” and specialized education schools focus on students who are tions if charter schools are the best every charter application that consumers’ opt-in to overdraft fees on debit cards; but it failed to address options for students and parents. behind or failing at their local solution for struggling public comes in the door; because when it how large and frequent these fees can be. Additionally, many banks used One of the main strategies being school. And that’s the most attrac- schools. comes to charter schools in heavy-handed and deceptive marketing tactics to lure consumers to ‘opt- used around the country arecharter tive aspect of many charter schools I believe that good charters have Jacksonville and around the state in.’ schools. – their smaller size andability to a place, but we should notbe will- we have seen the good, the bad, and CFPB found that consumers subjected to overdraft fees on debit cards, Charter schools are publicly focus resources and specialize cur- ing to trade off neighborhood pub- the ugly. pay an average of nearly $260 per year in overdraft and nonsufficient funded institutions that must meet riculums on struggling students; lic schools for charters schools. Schools districts have to be very funds (NSF) fees. Nearly one of five consumers overdrew their checking state and federal educational stan- this is why they are so popular. Strong quality neighborhood careful and have the right to be cau- accounts more than 10 times a year. dards. However, the biggest differ- Charter schools continue to grow schools and charters can coexist. In tious; but schools and sponsors that Every dollar charged for overdraft translates into fewer available dollars ence is the flexibility that the in popularity. Last year in the U.S., fact, I think that we need to start have a great track record and inno- once a deposit is made into the account. Even worse, many consumers are schools have,versus traditional there were almost 5,500 charter using the best practices of good vative ideas should be supported. unaware of the deficiency in their funds or how often these fees were public schools. schools in the country, representing charter and private schools to help Jacksonville’s Valor Academy is charged until after the fact. As a result, many consumers can be blindsided Also, it is important to acknowl- more than five percent of all public make our public schools better. one of those new charter school by a barrage of fees resulting in a devastating financial impact. The hard- edge that charters do have some schools. Signing off from Valor Academy, concepts that will take a not so est-hit of consumers in these scenarios are those with low- to moderate- administrative and operational Take Washington, D.C. for Reggie Fullwood innovative approach to education, income. Some banks – such as Citibank, Bank of America, HBSC and a signifi- organizations. They called for an cant number of community banks – have chosen not to charge overdraft Economics Report Card and for fees on debit card purchases at all. Even so, most banks continue to use Everyone Needs to Vote the best and brightest among us to overdraft fees as a lucrative revenue stream. In recent years, civil rights leaders have spoken loudly and clearly By James Clingman a collective solution, you can’t find Our major conferences have devise and execute an economic against overdraft practices, noting that harmful overdraft increases the This is a call for all eligible them with a search warrant. become nothing but mini political plan for Black people. Bev Smith ranks of the unbanked. Two major banks, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Black folks to register and vote in They keep Black folks “fired up conventions. We invite politicians lamented, “Where are the voices Fargo were directly asked to end charging overdraft fees on debit card every election from now until eter- and ready to go” to the polls, but to speak and, of course, keep the like those of the past?” Both transactions. nity, so we can stop the rallies, not to the marketplace, where the flock focused on their agendas. Joe agreed that we have the “profes- Reacting to the new CFPB findings, Mike Calhoun, CRL president said, marches, and demonstrations relat- real action and power reside. Biden spoke at the NAACP con- sional expertise to help ourselves” “Adding insult to injury, consumers get hit even harder when banks ed to voting. Despite being the Booker T. also said, “There are vention and gave them all the polit- in the economic arena. I concur, reorder transactions to trip consumers into paying higher fees and charge most party-loyal voters in history, reports that in some sections the ical red meat they could handle as but we must first get this voting additional fees each day an account is overdrawn.” and receiving the least for that loy- Black man has difficulty in voting he concentrated on voting rights. albatross from around our necks. “Thankfully some banks have begun stepping away from these abusive alty (No quo for our quid), we con- and having counted the little white “These moves to limit the ‘right to In my best James Brown impres- practices. . . The CFPB should use its authority to ban or limit overdraft tinue to deal with voting-related ballot he has the privilege of vote’ are nothing more than pure sion, “Please! Please! Please!” fees on debit card and ATM transactions and rein in excessive bank fees on issues. If everyone would vote we depositing twice a year. But there is politics, masquerading as attempts All Black people register and vote all checking account transactions,” concluded Calhoun. could move on to the “weightier” a little green ballot he can vote to combat corruption where there is so we, the “patients,” can finally matter of building our own commu- through the teller’s window 313 none,” Biden said. “Pure politics”? spend our time getting well. nities again. So please, all Black days each year and no one will Really? folks who are eligible, get regis- throw it out or refuse to count it.” Cornell Brooks, the new presi- tered and vote! Let’s make quid Since we don’t get it, I strongly dent of the NAACP, said his plan is pro quo a reality for Black voters. suggest that until we achieve full to focus on criminal justice issues, In 2012, Black folks turned out in participation in voting. There will fight the rollback of the Voting a larger percentage than Whites and always be someone who tries to Rights Act and diversify the other groups for the first time in keep the patient sick, dependent, NAACP’s membership. In his history. In 2008, Blacks voted 95 and drunk on the fantasy that poli- answer to Roland Martin’s ques- percent for Barack Obama. Now, tics will save us. The only thing tion, “What is your top priority?” in 2014, we are still rallying folks that does is wear out good shoe Brooks said, “Well, the top priority around “voting” issues, voting leather from marching so much. If would be to listen and engage a rights, and voting procedures. As I you think the ballot is stronger than membership which reaches hun- said, we vote the most but receive the dollar, then put the word out for dreds of thousands of members, but the least. What will change this everyone to register and vote. certainly in audience and the coali- ridiculous scenario? I say, 100 per- Black people have embraced the tion of inclusion that stretches cent registration and voter turnout; illusion of political power in across the country.” Say what!? then we can finally stop spending exchange for a more important pos- (Note: On July 30, 2014, the such an inordinate amount of on session: economic power. For six NAACP announced a partnership those subjects. decades, we have languished in with Dunkin’ Donuts to increase Booker T. Washington once said, political purgatory, thinking we Black franchises. Kudos to Brother “There are some Negroes who would be all right if we could just Dedrick Muhammad for that initia- don’t want the patient to get well.” get some Black people elected to tive.) It is still true today with politics public office. So why don’t we just On her radio show, Bev Smith among Black folks. We have lead- establish a national goal of 100 per- discussed this issue with George E. ing Blacks whose every move is cent registration and voting? 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FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 12 - 18, 2014 Football Notes MEAC announces 2014 Co-Champion South Carolina State will face Hopson gets three-year ™ Football TV Schedule North Carolina A&T in the Atlanta Football Classic on Saturday, October 4. The game will extension at Alcorn State The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference air live on ESPN3 and will re-air later that day Alcorn State, Miss. – It didn't take Alcorn (MEAC) announced its 2014 television foot- at 10 p.m. on ESPNU. State President Alfred ball lineup featuring eight appealing matchups Hampton will face local foe Norfolk State Rankins Jr. long to award scheduled to telecast on the ESPN networks- in the annual Battle of the Bay Classic during Braves head football including ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN Classic and a televised contest on October 18 in Hampton, coach Jay Hopson for his ESPN3. The nationally televised games high- exceptional leadership of WireImage.com Virginia. The game will air live at 1 p.m. on light the continued partnership between the SWEET HISTORY: Actor ESPN3 and will telecast taped-delayed at 10 the University's football MEAC and ESPN. FOOTBALL Wood Harris (above) to play p.m. on ESPNU. program. "The MEAC is proud of its continued part- Xavier grad and Basketball The 2014 televised schedule wraps up with "We really appreci- IN THE Hall of Fame inductee Na- nership with ESPN, the Worldwide Leader in the annual Florida Classic featuring Bethune- ate what Coach Hopson thaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton Sports," said MEAC Commissioner Dennis Jay Hopson AIR Cookman and Florida A&M on Saturday, No- has done in elevating our LQXSFRPLQJ¿OP Thomas. "We are excited about these competi- vember 22. The game will air live at 2 p.m. football program to the next level. It feels good tive matchups and look forward to highlighting GRIDIRON CLASSICS; MEAC TO TELEVISE on ESPN Classic and ESPN3. The game will to be recognized as one of the top teams in the our great and talented student-athletes, coaches EIGHT GAMES; HOPSON RE-UPS AT ALCORN re-air on ESPNU during a time slot to be deter- SWAC," said President Rankins. and institutions on a global landscape." mined and announced at a later time. Hopson signed a three-year contract exten- The 2014 schedule kicks off with the 10th All games will also be available for view- sion Thursday that will keep him in charge of annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by ing on computers, smartphones, tablets, Xbox leading the Braves to prominence for the next Disney, Sunday, August 31 in Orlando, Fla. The UNDER THE BANNER and Apple TV via the WatchESPN application. three seasons. game will air live at 11:45 a.m. on ESPN. This Hopson is in his third season as the Braves WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS year's game will feature the MEAC's North Sun., August 31 N. C. A&T v. Alabama A&M head football coach. Since his arrival at Alcorn, Carolina A&T State against the Southwest- ESPN/W-ESPN 11:45 a.m. Hopson has led the Braves to a 13-10 record over ern Athletic Conference's Alabama A&M. (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) a two-year span (11-7 in SWAC games), which DUNN TO LEAD TUSKEGEE HOOPS: Sat., Sept. 20 Morgan State v. Howard TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee University has an- 7KH PDWFKXS ZLOO SRVH WKH ÀUVW HYHU PHHWLQJ ESPNU/ESPN3 4 p.m.* LQFOXGHG D  ÀUVW WLPH ZLQQLQJ QLQH JDPHV between the two institutions. nounced the hiring former Div. I (NY Urban League Classic) since 1974) record in 2013. He was nominated The Thursday night slate features three Sat., Oct. 4 S. C. State v. N. C. A&T for the Eddie Robinson Award (best head coach head coach and New York Knicks live conference matchups on ESPNU. Hamp- ESPNU/ESPN3 3:30 p.m.** in the FCS) and has coached more than 10 play- assistant coach Jerry M. Dunn to (Atlanta Football Classic) tonZLOOIDFH1RUWK&DUROLQD$ 7LQWKHÀUVW ers who have earned All-SWAC honors (the lead the Golden Tigers basketball Thurs., Oct. 9 Hampton at N. C. A&T Thursday night matchup on October 9 begin- ESPNU/W-ESPN 7:30 p.m. most in school history). team. Dunn replaces Leon Doug- ning at 7:30 p.m. in Greensboro, North Caro- Sat., Oct. 18 Norfolk State at Hampton Hopson expressed his pleasure with the con- las, who resigned in July. lina. Norfolk State will host defending MEAC ESPNU/ESPN3 1 p.m.*** tract extension. Thur., Nov. 6 B-Cookman at Norfolk State. Dunn has more than 30 years Co-Champion Bethune-Cookman on Novem- ESPNU/W-ESPN 7:30 p.m. "This is truly an honor. We have a lot of of combined experience as a head ber 6 at 7:30 p.m. The B-CU Wildcats will also Thurs., Nov. 13 B-Cookman at Hampton work that we have to do in order to bring this Jerry Dunn coach, associate head coach and meet Hampton during a telecast at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU/W/ESPN 7:30 p.m. school a championship. My coaches and I plan to November 13. Sat., Nov. 22 B-Cookman vs. Florida A&M put in our best effort to get our players in cham- assistant coach of NBA and Division I men's basketball ESPN CL/3/U 2:00 p.m. programs. He has a successful track record of recruiting, Saturday televised games will feature pionship form," said Hopson. Morgan State (Florida Classic) *Game will air live on ESPN3 at time listed; will air on scouting and developing young talent. He is committed MEAC conference rivals against The Braves will kick off the 2014 season at Howard in the NY Urban League Classic. The ESPNU taped-delayed Sept. 20 at 10 p.m. to the academic success of his players. He achieved an **Game will air live on ESPN3 at time listed; will air on ESPNU taped- KRPHZKLFKZLOOEHWKHÀUVWRIVHYHQWKLVVHD- game will telecast live on ESPN3 and taped de- delayed Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. son, against Virginia University at Lynchburg average 98 percent graduation rate per season, with sev- ***Game will air live on ESPN3 at time listed; will air on ESPNU taped- layed at 10 p.m. on ESPNU. delayed Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30 at 4 p.m. eral students continuing a career in both U.S. and inter- In a battle of the Carolina's, defending national professional basketball leagues. "I am very excited to have the opportunity to be CAMP REPORTS Tuskegee University's head basketball coach," Dunn said. "My staff and family look forward to doing special Winston-Salem State - From wssurams.com  ,WZDVWKHÀUVWVFULPPDJHDQGDQ\WLPH\RXDUHWU\LQJVRPHWKLQJQHZRQRIIHQVHDQG defense it's going to be a struggle," said head coach Buddy Pough. things at a very special place. I am proud to represent the WINSTON-SALEM - The Winston-Salem State University football team began preparation for the 2014 season on Wednesday, August 11 when the Rams hit the practice Bethune-Cookman - From the Daytona News Journal great Tuskegee brand and tradition." ÀHOGIRUWKHÀUVWWLPH DAYTONA BEACH , FL – Bethune-Cookman KDGLWVÀUVWGD\RISUDFWLFHLQ$XJXVW Dunn has served the New York Knicks since 2012. New head coach Kienus Boulware and staff welcomed close to 130 players to cam- 1 and little is known since. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the associate head men's SXVIRU%RXOZDUH VÀUVWSUHVHDVRQFDPS:668WRRNWRWKHÀHOGDVDIXOOVTXDGIRUWKHÀUVW B-CU head coach Brian Jenkins closes practices to fans and the media and reports have time on at 9:00 a.m. been practically non-existent since then. basketball coach for the University of Michigan. From The Rams will look for revenge as they open the 2014 season on September 6th host- The Wildcats shared the MEAC title with South Carolina StateDVERWKÀQLVKHG 2003 to 2007, he served as an assistant men's basketball ing Div. II Independent UNC Pembroke for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff at Bowman Gray Stadium. LQFRQIHUHQFHSOD\ODVWVHDVRQ%&8ÀQLVKHGRYHUDOOLQFOXGLQJDÀUVWURXQGORVVLQWKH 7KH%UDYHVGHIHDWHGWKH5DPVIRUWKHÀUVWWLPHLQ3HPEURNH1&ODVWVHDVRQ FCS playoffs. coach at West Virginia University. Both Winston-Salem State and UNC Pembroke were NCAA DII Playoff teams last B-CU opens Aug. 30 at Florida International. From 1995 to 2003, he was the head men's basket- season. Albany State - From the Albany Herald ball coach at Penn State University. Coach Dunn led his  :LQVWRQ6DOHP6WDWHLVFRPLQJRIIRIDVHDVRQZKHUHLWÀQLVKHGRYHUDOOLQ ALBANY — Defending SIAC champion Albany State got its preseason football the CIAA, winning the South Division title for the third straight season, and made it to at WHDPWRLWVÀUVW7RS7HQUDQNLQJDQGDQ1&$$WRXUQD- practice underway Monday (August 11) with a two-hour practice with helmets and no shoul- least the second round of the NCAA DII Playoffs for the third consecutive season. der pads. PHQWDSSHDUDQFHLQKLVÀUVWVHDVRQ Virginia State - From govsutrojans.com The Golden Rams are coming off a 6-4 season and the team stepped onto campus this (775,&.9D²$IWHUDQRIIVHDVRQÀOOHGZLWKH[FLWHPHQWDQGH[SHFWDWLRQVVirginia fall with a little extra excitement and momentum following last year’s SIAC championship HORNE NEW ALCORN STATE A-D: StateIRRWEDOOKLWWKHSUDFWLFHÀHOGIRUWKHÀUVWWLPHWKLVSUHVHDVRQFDPSDWSP(70RQ- DQGVHDVRQHQGLQJÀYHJDPHZLQQLQJVWUHDN day, Aug. 11. The Rams are less than a month from their season opener Sept. 6 against Valdosta Alcorn State University President Dr. Alfred  0RQGD\ VSUDFWLFHZDVWKHÀUVWRIZRUNRXWVSHUPLWWHGXQGHU1&$$UXOHVSULRUWR State, and head coach James "Mike" White said his biggest goal between now and then is Rankins Jr. presented Derek the September 6 season-opener against California University of Pennsylvania. All practices WRKHOSWKHQHZSOD\HUVÀWLQZLWKWKHUHWXUQLQJVWDUWHUV Horne as the University's new and scrimmages during camp are open to the public.  ,MXVWWKRXJKWLWWRRNXVWRRPDQ\JDPHVODVW\HDUWRFRPHWRJHWKHUDVDJURXSDQGÀQG Second-year head coach Latrell Scott welcomed nearly 87 players to camp on Sat- our weaknesses and strengths as a team," White said. "It took us probably until midseason athletics director during a news urday. Several personnel off the roster spent the summer in Ettrick attending classes and last year before we started playing better. I'm just hoping we can get it together before we conference Friday, August 8, at the going through a demanding offseason strength and conditioning program under new coach IDFHRXUÀUVWRSSRQHQW Chris Neff, who came to VSU from the University of Richmond. Vicksburg Expansion Center. Se- Southern - From the Baton-Rouge Advocate  7KH7URMDQVÀQLVKHGODVWVHDVRQDQGZRQWKH&,$$1RUWK'LYLVLRQWLWOH Defending SWAC champion SouthernUHWXUQHGWRWKHSUDFWLFHÀHOG0RQGD\DIWHUD nior Woman Administrator, LlJuna South Carolina State - From scsuathletics.com 115-play scrimmage on Saturday. Sunday's practice was rained out. Weir had been serving as Interim ORANGEBURG, SC – MEAC co-champ South Carolina StateKHOGLWVÀUVWVFULP-  +HDGFRDFK'DZVRQ2GXPVORRNHGRYHUÀOPIURP6DWXUGD\ VVFULPPDJHDQGOLNHG AD since July 1. mage of the preseason last Saturday evening (Aug. 9), with the weather shortening the what he saw of the defense. The coach says there's plenty of work to do to get the Jaguars Derek Horne almost the two-hour scrimmage at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. ready for a Aug. 30 opener at Louisiana-Lafayette, winner of last year's New Orleans Bowl. Horne previously served as SC State also held its annual Media & Picture Day during the morning session, prior "We're nowhere near where we want to be," said Odums. "We're going into a hostile director of athletics at Florida A&M. Prior to that post, to the evening scrimmage. The Bulldogs started the scrimmage with its main focus on the environment. It's going to be a sellout crowd, and I know they're at least a top-30 football he had a 15-year tenure at his alma mater, the University installation of special teams (kicking and punting) in game-style situations. team." of Mississippi, in athletics administration. As a student athlete at the University of Mississippi, Horne earned 2 0 1 4 C L A S S I C , B O W L A N D C H A M P I O N S H I P F O O T B A L L G A M E S Academic All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) accolades as a senior and led his squad as team captain. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 2014 Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic Horne will report to Alcorn later this month and be- Palmetto Capital City Classic Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State in Dallas, TX ...... 4:30 pm CT gin to provide administrative direction and oversight for Benedict vs. South Carolina State in Columbia, SC ...... 5:00 pm ET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Alcorn's 17-sport athletic programs and activities. 16th John Merritt Classic 5th Louis Crews Classic / Homecoming Tennessee State vs. Edward Waters in Nashville, TN...... 6:00 pm CT Alabama A&M vs. Grambling State in Huntsville, AL ...... 2:00 pm CT Horne is a 1987 graduate of the University of Mis- SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 31st Circle City Classic sissippi and a native of Quitman, Ga. MEAC-SWAC Challenge Central State vs. Kentucky State in Indianapolis, IN ...... 3:00pm CT North Carolina A&T vs. Alabama A&M in Orlando, FL ...... 11:45 am ET 25th Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic 30th State Farm Labor Day Classic SC State vs. NC A&T in Atlanta, GA ...... 3:30 pm ET "SWEETWATER" TO BE ENSHRINED: Texas Southern vs.Prairie View A&M in Houston, TX ...... 4:00 pm CT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 NEW ORLEANS — Nathaniel "Sweetwater" THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 79th Morehouse-'Skegee Classic Clifton, a Xavier University of Louisiana standout in Battle of the First Tuskegee vs. Morehouse in Columbus, GA ...... 2:00 pm ET the 1940s and an NBA pioneer nearly 60 years ago, will Cheyney vs. Lincoln (Pa) in Lincoln, PA ...... 7:00 pm ET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Battle of the Bay be inducted Friday into the Naismith Memorial Basket- Missouri Classic Norfolk State vs. Hampton in Hampton, VA ...... 1:00 pm ET EDOO+DOORI)DPHDW6SULQJÀHOG0DVV Lincoln vs. Langston in Kansas City, MO ...... 3:00 pm CT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Clifton, selected as a contributor to the sport, is the TIger Bowl 2014 Lucille M. Brown Community Youth Bowl ÀUVWIURP;DYLHUWRHDUQLQGXFWLRQ+HLVRQHRILQ- West Alabama vs. Stillman in Tuscaloosa, AL ...... 3:00 pm CT Virginia Union vs. Bowie State in Richmond, VA ...... 1:00 pm ET Inaugural Classic Prince Hall Shriner's Classic ductees this year. Alabama State vs. Tennessee State in Montgomery, AL ...... 5:00 pm CT North Carolina Central vs. Savannah State in Durham, NC ...... 2:00 pm ET A right-handed power forward listed from 6-feet-6 to SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 73rd State Farm Magic City Classic 6-9 on various online sites, Clifton was one of a handful Whitewater Classic Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M in Birmingham, AL ...... 2:30 pm CT of African-Americans to integrate the NBA in the 1950- Tuskegee vs. Albany State in Phenix City, AL ...... 1:00 pm CT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Eddie McGirt Classic Commorative Classic 51 season. In 544 NBA games, Clifton averaged 10.0 Johnson C. Smith vs Kentucky State in Charlotte, NC ...... 2:00 pm ET Livingstone vs. Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, NC...... 4:00pm ET points and 8.2 rebounds. He averaged a double-double AT&T Nation's Football Classic 25th Fountain City Classic in his second and third seasons — 10.6 points and 11.8 Howard vs. Morehouse in Washington, DC ...... 3:30 pm ET Albany State vs. Fort Valley State in Columbus, GA ...... 2:00pm ET rebounds in 1951-52, 10.6 and 11.3 rebounds in 1952-53 25th Southern Heritage Classic SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Tennessee State vs. Jackson State in Memphis, TN ...... 6:00 pm CT CIAA Championship Game — and averaged a career-best 13.1 points in 1954-55. Bahamas HBCUX Football Classic North Division Champ vs. South Division Champ in Durham, NC...... 1:30 pm Clifton's lone NBA All-Star Game appearance was Central State vs. Texas Southern in Nassau, Bahamas ...... 5:00 pm ET SIAC Championship Game in 1957. He scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds 6th Two Rivers Classic East Division Champ vs. West Division Champ in Montgomery, AL ...... TBA in 23 minutes and still holds the record for the oldest Fayetteville State vs. UNC Pembroke in Pembroke, NC ...... 6:00 pm ET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 91st Turkey Day Classic ÀUVWWLPHSDUWLFLSDQW\HDUVDQGGD\V 17th Chicago Classic Alabama State vs. Stillman in Montgomery, AL ...... 1:00 pm CT Meadowlark Lemon, the longtime "Clown Prince" Morehouse vs. Central State in Chicago, IL ...... 3:00 pm CT Battle of the Real HU of the Globetrotters and a 2003 Hall of Fame induct- 17th Down East Viking Football Classic Hampton vs. Howard in Hampton, VA ...... 1:00 pm ET Elizabeth City State vs. Benedict in Rocky Mount, NC...... 4:00 pm ET 34th Florida Classic ee, will be Clifton's presenter at Friday's ceremony at 42nd New York Urban League Classic Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M in Orlando, FL ...... 2:00 pm ET 6SULQJÀHOG6\PSKRQ\+DOO&OLIWRQ VGDXJKWHU-D7XDQ Howard vs. Morgan State in East Rutherford, NJ...... 4:00pm ET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 will accept the honor on behalf of her father. Cape Fear Classic 40th Bayou Classic Clifton's arrival in the NBA will be portrayed in the Shaw vs. UNC Pembroke in Wilimington, NC ...... 6:30pm ET Southern vs. Grambling State in New Orleans, LA ...... 1:30 pm CT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 cinema in "Sweetwater," with Wood Harris in the title Rumble in the Swamp Classic Toyota SWAC Championship Game role. The movie is scheduled for release in 2015. Edward Waters vs. Point University in Waycross, GA ...... 3:00pm ET East Division Champion vs. West Division Champion in Houston, TX ..3:00 pm CT

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“Walk in My Shoes” Emanuel Missionary Baptist NCI 9th Annual "Tournament Church Celebrates 122 Years of Unity" Fundraising Event Communitywide Shoe Drive The Community is invited to share with Emanuel Missionary Baptist On Saturday, August 30th at 7 a.m. join Northside Community “Walk in my Shoes” is a Communitywide Shoe Drive to collect 3,000 Bags Church in celebrating 122 years of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Involvement for their 9th Annual Charity Golf "Tournament of Unity" on of gently worn shoes for needy families. You or your organization can help The anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, August 17th, at 4 the Ocean Links Golf Course at the Omni Resort Amelia Island resort, 6800 by collecting at least one plastic bag containing 25 pairs of gently worn p.m. Special guests for the 4 p.m. service is the Rev. C. Edward Preston, 1st Coast Hwy, Fernandina Beach, FL. Event is open to all male and female shoes per bag. All sizes, styles and color shoes for men, women, boys, girls pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Middleburg; Rev. Darryl amateur and professional golfers. PGA Golf Clinic is at 7:30 a.m. The will benefit the Adolescents Choosing Excellence Youth Programs. The Edwards, pastor of Greater Bethany Baptist Church, and the Rev. Dr. James "Tournament of Unity" raises funds to support the services of “low or Shoe Drive will end September 1st. For more information and bag pick-up W. Henry, pastor of Summerville Missionary Baptist Church. The choirs extremely” low income children and families to assist with child develop- call the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at 683-1757 or email and members of our guest churches will accompany their pastor. The cele- ment, families and children intervention, and transitional housing. For any [email protected]. bration will continue on Sunday, August 24th with the Rev. H. B. Charles, questions contact Jerry Harper at 302-5141 or visit www.ncijax.org. Jr., pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church; the Rev. Dr. Kelly E. Brown, Jr., pastor of Greater Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church and St. Philip Episcopal JLOC Call to the Community their choirs and members are special guests for the 4 p. m. service. The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee of the Millions More Everyone is invited to attend these services of praise, worship and power- Church Weekend Fundraiser Movement Inc. (JLOC, MMM Inc.), a non-profit local organization is solic- ful preaching. Emanuel Missionary Baptist is located at 2407 Rev. S. L. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a Fundraiser September iting donation of your excess clothes, shoes, jackets and school supplies. Badger, Jr. Circle. For more information call the church office at 356-9371. 12th-13th and September 26th-27th. On both Saturdays, there will be a car Bring them to 916 N. Myrtle Avenue, between Kings Road and Beaver The Rev. Dr. Herb Anderson is pastor. Street Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you have any ques- wash, a DJ, raffles, wii video game competition, dominoes, and card games tions or just want to learn more about the Millions More Movement visit for adults. Lunches will be served on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and www.jacksonvilleloc.org or call 240-9133 or email [email protected]. Greater El-Bethel Divine Holiness on Saturday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fundraiser will assist with the repair cost for the church buildings. For further information call the church office ChurchBack to School Give-A-Way at 354-1053 or email [email protected]. The H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni The Greater El-Bethel Divine Holiness church presents an International Back-to-School give-a-away, Sunday, August 17th at 725 N. 4th St. Free Saint Paul Lutheran Church Presents Chorale in Concert at St. Paul AME Food and refreshments will be available. For more details email In observance of their 73rd Anniversary, The Women's Progressive Club [email protected] or call 359-0661. a Praise Connection Service of St. Paul AME Church will present in concert, the H. Alvin Green The Saint Paul Lutheran Church 2014 Praise Connection is scheduled for Memorial Alumni Chorale. This celebration will take place on Sunday, NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Information Sunday, September 28th, at 4 p.m. at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Reverend August 17th, at 4 pm. The public is extended a special invitation to share in must be received in the Free Press offices no later than Monday, at 5 James Wiggins Jr.-Pastor, 2730 W. Edgewood Avenue. The event serves as this special occasion. St. Paul AME is located at 6910 New Kings Road. p.m. of the week you want it to run. Information received prior to the the official debut of the A'saph Worship Team. Refreshments will be served Reverend Marvin C. Zanders, II is the pastor. For more details contact the event date will be printed on a space available basis until the date. Fax immediately after the event. For more Information, contact the founder church office at 764-2755 or visit www.stpaulamejax.com or email e-mail to 765-8611 or e-mail to [email protected]. [email protected]. Jasmine J. Bullock at 352-708-0277. P.U.SH. Ministry Annual God is Not Only A Promise Giver But A Promise Keeper by Pastor E. A. Deckard you there will be a trail of evidence do something amazing in your life. Fact # 3 – They have been Worship and Word Service Special to the NNPA from the following them. The bible is full of evidence that disappointed a long time The Refreshing Women Pray Until Something Happens Ministry will cel- Houston Forward-Times Forward Thinkers, hearsay unfor- God is not just a promise giver but Forward Thinkers, the bible often ebrate their annual Worship and Word Service, September 21st at 4 p.m. “It doesn’t matter if a million peo- tunately is often more available in the ultimate promise keeper. reminds us to let go of the past and This year’s theme is “Women Igniting A revolution,” taken from 1st Samuel ple tell you what you can’t do, or if our culture than the search for the Forward Thinkers Don’t Let the press ahead into a marvelous future. 17th verse. The speaker is Eldress Mary Palmer of Lawtey Florida. The ten million tell you no. If you get truth. We often use hearsay to try to Facts Frustrate You—Remember We need to realize all our past dis- location of the event is Power of Faith Church, 3910 Atlantic Blvd. at 4 p.m. one yes from God that’s all you fight our battles even though the Facts Can Be Misleading. appointments have an expiration A talent show will held and the Ms. RWPM P.U.SH 2014 will be crowned. need.” ― Tyler Perry bible encourages us to study for our- Fact # 1 – They are old date and God does not need the All are welcome to attend this free event. For more information contact Jeremiah 17:7 “But blessed is the selves. Forward Thinkers we must Forward Thinkers, God is able to approval of our past to grant us Reverend Mattie Freeman at 221-7322 or email [email protected] or one who trusts in the Lord, whose not be found guilty of putting our do the impossible, therefore; age is favor on today. Forward Thinkers, via the web at www.rwpm.info. confidence is in him.” trust in hearsay. The reality is, that not a problem for God. As a matter the bible is full of evidence that God Forward Thinkers, my role as a hearsay is often thrown out because of fact there are no problems too big can turn your disappointments of Pastor has expanded to a communi- it is not strong enough to stand for God to overcome. Forward yesterday into your “miracles” of Historic Mount Zion A.M.E. Church ty leader and I often find myself under examination. We need evi- Thinkers, actually age should today. 148th Annual Anniversary Celebration fighting for the rights of the “under- dence to win our battles. encourage you that God can begin a Fact # 4 – They are tired dog”. Forward Thinkers when Evidence God Is new thing in your life at whatever Forward Thinkers, the bible The Historic Mount Zion A.M.E. Church located at 201 East Beaver building a case to provide assistance Genesis 18:10-14 “Then one of stage of life you may be in. warns us not to become weary in Street, will celebrate its 148th Annual Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, for those fighting “injustice” I have them said, “I will surely return to Fact # 2 – They have passed our well doing. You may be tired August 10th, at 10 am. This year’s theme is: “148 Years Building a Solid to remove all my personal emotions you about this time next year, and their time to succeed this season of your life but hold on Foundation by Trusting in the Lord.” The Speaker for this occasion is and deal with the evidence at hand. Sarah your wife will have a Forward Thinkers remember God to the promise that God will renew Reverend Lorenzo Ewing of The Fellowship of Love Church located in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the son.”Now Sarah was listening at the controls the time, therefore; time to your strength. In the midst of you Houston, Texas. Several activities leading up to the Celebration Services substance of things hoped for, the entrance to the tent, which was God is never an issue. God has an being tired remember, God will give includes: Saturday, July 26th at 6:30 p.m., a Summer Concert featuring evidence of things not seen.” behind him. Abraham and Sarah appointed time for everything, you wings like an eagle. There is music by renowned organist James Smith ; Sunday, July 27th at the 10 a.m. Forward Thinkers, people often were already very old, and Sarah therefore; time is not the issue but evidence in God’s word where The Worship Services it’s the an Old Fashioned Dress-up Day. Fashion period confuse faith as something unreal or was past the age of childbearing. So patience to remain faithful at all Lord stopped the earth from rotating ranges from 1866 to 1966. The theme of the day continues with an Old immeasurable, but the reality is the Sarah laughed to herself as she times is our biggest issue. The bible until a tired Joshua had been Fashioned Soul Food Feast immediately following the Worship Services; bible defines faith as something that thought, “After I am worn out and is full of evidence where God works renewed with the strength to win. If Saturday, August 2nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., an Old Fashioned Family Fun can be backed up with evidence. my lord is old, will I now have this wonders and performs miracles for The Lord renewed the strength of Day This event takes place on the Church grounds; and Saturday, August The bible is full of men and women pleasure?” Then the Lord said to those who have been told they are Joshua, He will also renew your 2nd at 11 a.m. is the Prayer Brunch. The culmination of event activities for of faith whose lives are evidence Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh either too old or too young. God cre- strength. the 148th Annual Anniversary Celebration will feature Celebration Worship that God is actively involved in the and say, ‘Will I really have a child, ated the four seasons and controls Genesis 21:1-2 “Now the Lord Services on Sunday, August 10th at 10 am. Come out and join Historic affairs of their life. now that I am old?’ Is anything too every stage of our lives so we must was gracious to Sarah as he had Mount Zion A.M.E. for activities the entire family can enjoy! For addition- Forward Thinkers, a “faith” that hard for the Lord? I will return to trust God to perform great works in said, and the Lord did for Sarah al information regarding the 148th Annual Anniversary Celebration contact cannot be tested or measured is a you at the appointed time next year, our life time. Forward Thinkers, what he had promised. Sarah the Church Public Relations Office at 355-9475. faith not worth possessing. You and Sarah will have a son.” don’t allow the critics to control became pregnant and bore a son to show me a man or woman of faith Forward Thinkers, God promises your destiny. Abraham in his old age, at the very being used by God and I promise by this time next year I’m going to time God had promised him.” Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM the web visit www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Pastor Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.

The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org August 14-20, 2014 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Church Summer Camp Exposes Children to Fun and Unique Experiences

Emmanuel Temple Shown left are campers showing their superlative certificates and right, student counselor Albreona Williams, Program Counselor Edna Herring-Cooper and student counselor Darius Williams Back to School Giveaway By Kourtney Wesley day camp experience was created to make sure the kids had a fun time Creek Baptist. And through her Last week, the children of the for tenant’s children and children in and were able to experience new efforts, Herring-Cooper was able to On Saturday, August 9th, Pastor Sharina Jefferson of Emmanuel Temple Cedar Creek Baptist Church sum- surrounding neighborhoods. The things. “I really wanted to expose run the low-cost summer camp of Love Ministries, 2564 Edgewood Avenue held their 1st Back to School mer camp, entertained friends and camp was the brain-child of new these kids to new things this sum- which provided breakfast provided supply give-a-way and church fundraiser. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. children family during its end of the year owner, John Slattery. Slattery and mer. We took them ice skating, to by Publix Supermarkets and lunch- from the surrounding communities enjoyed refreshments and were provid- review. Campers’ sang, danced, his partners purchased the property the Florida Theater to see a chil- es were provided by the Summer ed a backpack filled with school supplies. Students Kemiah Preston, and showed off all they learned dur- in December of 2013, wanted to dren’s play, and swimming- thanks Break Spot program. Heaven Shephard, and Troy Jenkins smile as they thank Pastor Sharina R. Silver photo ing the eight week camp. provide a constructive and fun to this program several of our kids Jefferson for the backpacks and a day of fun! Canterbury Gardens Apartments, resource to the children. Edna learned to swim”, says Herring- located in the1500 block off Lane Herring-Cooper was the program’s Cooper. Campers also participated Wayman Ave, provided their clubhouse free coordinator for the eight week sum- in by weekly Bible study, courtesy of charge to the church. This unique mer camp. Herring-Cooper, wanted of the youth ministry at Cedar Northwest Classic Ministries' Women Share and Seed Performance Gives Celebrates 45 Years of Virtue One of the state’s longest and Stadium, First Coast High, in Conference 2014 tradition rich high school football addition both schools serving as Wayman Ministries' Women of New Meaning to the Lion King rivalries will celebrate and play in host. During the first 44 years, the Virtue Women's Ministry presents its 45th game on average attendance their 2014 Women’s Conference Saturday, November 8, for the game has August 22-24th. The theme is 2014 at 3pm at Raines been about 10,000. “More Like Him”. Event highlights High School. The list of former include Sisterhood Night, Friday, Since 1970, “The players reads like a August 22nd at 7 p.m. at Wayman Friendly Neighborhood “who’s who of high Chapel, 8855 Sanchez Road. Enjoy Rivalry” [as it’s been school football, food, games and fellowship! The called] between Raines with several of the conference workshops for youth High and Ribault High former players hav- and adult women will be held at has displayed exciting ing coached their Spirit of Life, 1176 Labelle Street, finishes and fond mem- respective alma Saturday, August 23rd, 9 – 1 p.m. ories for the alumni and maters, in addition The Closing Worship Service is fans of the two predominately to having gone on to have out- Sunday, August 24th at 11 a.m. black high schools. standing collegiate and profes- with guest speaker Pastor Sharon Y. Site locations for the game sional careers. Riley of Orlando, Florida. For includes the former Gator Bowl, Raines holds the series record more information or to register Jacksonville Metropolitan with a 33-11 advantage. visit www.wayman.org or call 739- 7500. On stage thanking their supporters in costume are performers: Trestyn Stevens (Rafaki), De’Lando Mathis (Scar), Jazlyn Mathis (Young Simba), Richard Hill (Adult Simba), Martez Royal (Timon), Johdeem Jones (Pumba), Khadijah Taylor (Nala), Pride Rock Animal Dancers: Alyssa Warren, Kenya Gee, Maiya Smith, Monique Austin, Nezariah Mathis and Shayla Jackson, Vocal Soloist- BreAsia Gibson, Dance Soloist- Ryanne Hill and Qwuannell Jones. The Share and Seed Academy for Theater. The academy students entities joined after the perform- the Performing Arts presented the alongside youth ambassadors from ance to present awards to students Share and Seed Lion King (not the Greater Payne African Methodist and volunteers. Disney Musical) with a special per- Episcopal Church delivered a flaw- The audience was packed with formance by teenage superstar less performance before a delighted young performers, students and “Nala” Nickalay. audience of parents, sponsors, parents catching a glimpse of their NicKayla, 13 years old, has been friends and community supporters. children on stage and discussing singing and acting since the age of The Share and Seed Academy for back to school performance activi- two. She recently played Young the Performing Arts is implemented ties! For more information on The Nala in Disney's The Lion King on as a partnership between Greater Share and Seed Academy for the Broadway and numerous other Payne Community Development Performing Arts, visit www.share- shows. The event took place Center and Family Support andseedgpc.org or call 355-6015. Saturday, August 9th at the Ritz Services of North Florida. Both DARRYL R. JACKSON, C.P.A., P.A.

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Eat Up Downtown Marsha Dean Phelts JCCI Kick-Off Event Tech Networking Mixer Valor Academy For more information visit Eat Up Downtown is when local JCCI Forward Kick-Off event The Socially Innovative: Inaugural www.cliffhangersgunshows.com or Lecture at the Library Trailblazer Ceremony call 633-6110. eateries collaborate to bring delec- Marsha Dean Phelts, author of An takes place at Co-Work Jax, 5 W. Tech Networking mixer is sched- Save the date for Valor Academy’s table meals at even more mouth- Forsyth St., Thursday, August 21st uled for Thursday, August 21st, 6 American Beach for African Trailblazer Ceremony, Saturday, NBC’s Tina Lifford watering prices. Each restaurant has Americans and The American at 5:30 p.m. Join Forward as they p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at River City August 23rd at 6 p.m. at FSCJ created an exclusive three-course Beach Cookbook, will discuss her kickoff the 2014-2015 program- Brewing Company, 835 Museum North Campus, 4501 Capper Road. in “The Circle” menu that will leave your stomach books and memories of the Civil ming year and learn how young Circle. For more information call Join Valor Academy as they com- Join the Alhambra for a one-of-a- and wallet full - but begging for Rights Movement at the Main professionals can plug into their 398-2299 or visit www.rivercity- memorate the inaugural year by kind play featuring Tina Lifford more! The eating will take place Library on Saturday, August 16th at community to advance JAX2025. brew.com. presenting Valor Schools as learn- from NBC’s “Parenthood” with two through August 24th, 6 to 11 p.m. 2 p.m. on the Conference Center The event is free and open to all. ers, leaders and trailblazer during a shows of “The Circle” August 24th For more details visit www.eatup- Level, 303 Laura Street N. The For more information call Aschelle Jax Sister Cities rite of passage celebration. Keynote and 25th. The Circle is a play about downtown.com or call 634-0303. event is free and open to the public. Morgan at 396-3052, ext 309. Association Mandela Speak is Cleve Warren. For more the inner journey seven women take For more details call Olga Bayer at information call 469-8195 or visit in a Sister Circle - a special way Empowerment 630-2353 or email Riverside Arts Market Celebration Event www.valoracademy.org. twomen support one another as they Resources Celebration [email protected]. Back to School Bash The City of Jacksonville and the all navigate the choppy waters of Jacksonville Sister Cities Empowerment Resources, Inc. The Riverside Arts Market Back- NBC’s Tina Lifford their lives. For more information Eastside Love Association (JSCA) will celebrate visit www.alhambrajax.com or call presents the "Give 10" mixer, an to-School Bash is scheduled for the life of Nelson Mandela by spon- in “The Circle” exciting evening of networking, Saturday, August 16th. The Back- the box office at 641-1212. The the- Vendor Fair soring a fundraising banquet in sup- Join the Alhambra for a one-of-a- atre is located at 12000 Beach Blvd. drinks and complimentary appetiz- The Eastside community will to- School-Bash will feature food, port of health programs for the citi- kind play featuring Tina Lifford ers. The event will take place vendors and entertainment. RAM is receive a whole lot of love zens of Nelson Mandela Bay from NBC’s “Parenthood” with two The Ritz Sound and Thursday, August 14th, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16th at the located under the canopy of the Municipality in South Africa,. shows of “The Circle” August 24th to 7:30 p.m. at Havana Jax, 2578 Eastside Love Arts and Vendors Fuller Warren Bridge. For more South African Ambassador and 25th. The Circle is a play about Vocal Auditions Atlantic Blvd. For more details Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at A. details call Heather Bailey at 389- Ebrahim Rasool will be the keynote the inner journey seven women take Calling all Middle School and email info@empowermentre- Philip Randolph Park, 1096 A. 2449 or visit www.riversidearts- speaker Thursday, August 21st, 6 in a Sister Circle. A Sister Circle is High School Singers!!! Are you sourcesinc.org or call Elexia at Philip Randolph Blvd. Local busi- market.com p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Hotel. a special way these women support looking for the opportunity to gain 813-8737 or visit www.empower- ness owners and area non-profits, For further information visit one another as they all navigate the exposure for your talent and travel mentresourcesinc.org. artists and performers will come Restoring Your www.jsca.org or call Betzy choppy waters of their lives. For while doing it? The Ritz Sound and together to expose their various tal- Rights” Meeting Santiago at 630-4710. more information visit www.alham- Vocal Performers is holding audi- FOBL Education Bash ents, products and services. For State Representative Mia Jones brajax.com or call the box office at tions, Thursday, August 28-29 at The Friends of Brentwood Library more information call 610-7103. and the D.W. Perkins Bar The Wiz 641-1212. The Alhambra Theatre is 4:30 p.m., 829 N. 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Page 9 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press August 14-20, 2014 Bessie Smith Biopic to Trigger a Ripple of Residual Returns for All Star Cast, Descendants screen and Broadway projects will pick up.” A final concern has been the need to crack down on unauthorized Bessie Smith-related items, some- thing that is sure to rear its head again with the trailblazer’s new- found popularity and awareness. “People have jumped out there cre- ating t-shirts and images that we’ve had to put a stop to,” Guion admits, “and we will vehemently continue to do so.” It’s been a long road for Bessie’s granddaughter Beverly – now 73– who became the sole living heiress/trustee to the estate after the passing of her grandmother Smith, Pat Singleton Celebrates 63 Years Young! her grandfather Jack Gee, and then Retired Duval County School Board teacher of 35 years Pat Singleton Shown is Queen Latifah and who she will bring to life Bessie Smith. Mo’Nique will portray Ma Rainey her father Jack Gee Jr. When the celebrated her 63rd birthday with family and friends at her home on by A. Scott Galloway bootlegger and romantic interest to ing the brand. HBO agreed with us HBO film makes its bow in 2015, August 10th. Pictured smiling with money clipped to her shirt is honoree Two years ago, it was reported Bessie Smith. Tika Sumpter plays so we’re absolutely happy.” she hopes it will trigger a windfall Pat Singleton, MacDonald Burch and Margarite Thomas. R. Silver photo that an in-the-works biographical Lucille, a chorus girl in Bessie’s Ms. Clarke adds, “Initially I was domino effect for her legendary motion picture on the life of pio- troupe; Khandi Alexander will play almost afraid to get too excited loved one. Humming “Nobody neering blues singer Bessie Smith Bessie Smith’s mother “Laura;” and because of disappointments I’ve Knows You When You’re Down Employment Opportunity (1894-1937) – “Empress of the Michael K. Williams will play had in the past. But I strongly and Out” – the song of Bessie’s she Blues” – was being prepared by the Bessie’s spouse “Jack Gee.” believe that Bessie’s story needs to says speaks loudest and clearest to artist’s estate. Since then, HBO Bessie Smith was a pioneer not be told and now is the time to tell it. her of the essence of who she was – Drivers: $5,000 Films has stepped into the ring with only for Black recording artists and I want people to know her music, what she wants most now is to see a star-studded Bessie Smith movie women in general but for the the kind of family person she was – this all transpire in her lifetime. Sign-On Bonus! for television with Queen Latifah in American recording industry as a very big on family – and the things “The story should’ve been told the starring role. How will this whole. Blessed with a powerful she went through on her way to long ago, but the time is now,” Great Pay! Consistent Freight! affect the projects that were already voice that cut through the shellac becoming the highest paid Black Beverly says. “I’m ready for it to be in motion? and static of early recording tech- entertainer of her era.” brought to the big-screen, so that Great Miles on this Regional Account. Beverly Ann Clarke, granddaugh- niques and with a sass that delight- The Bessie Smith estate has many the world knows the kind of enter- ter of Bessie Smith and head of her ed folks of all persuasions, The more endeavors on the front burner tainer Bessie Smith was; the Werner Enterprises: estate, along with Lindsay Guion, Empress recorded 160 sides for to preserve her legacy. In a New extraordinary life she led, the strug- will serve as Special Consultants to Columbia Records in the `20s and York City ceremony held June 9, gles she endured, and the wonderful HBO Films throughout the making `30s that transcended the realms of performance rights organization person she was.” of the movie. “The estate’s primary Blues music and “race records.” ASCAP honored Bessie and other 1-855-515-8447 goal is to preserve and enhance the Her biggest hits included jazz luminaries by adding her name legacy of the legendary Ms. Bessie “Downhearted Blues” (1923), to the distinguished ASCAP Wall of Smith,” Guion states. “Though the “Empty Bed Blues” (1928) and “St. Fame. There’s the licensing of her estate still has many plans to carry Louis Blues” (1925) which she later music in all appropriate areas. Her forward Bessie Smith’s unprece- reprised on the big-screen in the publishing assets are overseen by dented story, including a theatrical two-reeler co-owners Sony/ATV Music musical film, we feel this movie for Black cast film in 1929 (with Publishing and Paul McCartney- television will create key awareness Fletcher Henderson’s band, a cho- founded MPL Music Publishing, a among viewers who do not yet rus AND strings – highly unusual company renowned for sensitive know who she was. They have a and grand for the time). Beyond her and honest handling of historical art great all-star cast that will connect artistry, Bessie Smith is a fascinat- copyrights. A “star” for Bessie those important, and we’re ing figure for the struggles she Smith on the Hollywood Walk of absolutely excited about how their endured as a woman – a Black fame is in the works as is a reissue project can fit into our plan. The woman – her marriage, her lovers of the Bessie Smith Postage stamp estate wants to insure that the (male and female), her fierce work for which 2014 marks the 20th Bessie Smith brand will shine ethic, her legendary run-in with the anniversary of the original. again.” Ku Klux Klan, her business deal- Biggest of all future plans include Queen Latifah will ings and more – all of which will a “Bessie” on Broadway musical star as Bessie Smith play well in today’s marketplace as (very timely with the recent suc- HBO Films has partnered with folks will see “the more things cesses of “Jersey Boys” and Zanuck Co. to produce a biographi- change the more they stay the “Motown the Musical”) as well as a cal Bessie Smith telepic entitled same.” Las Vegas counterpart. An all-star “Bessie” a/k/a “Blue Goose Because the Bessie Smith estate tribute concert and commemorative Hollow,” named after the area in is in the process of creating its own album as well as the aforemen- Chattanooga, Tennessee where the film, it was understandably initially tioned theatrical motion picture to legendary Roaring `20s entertainer resistant to HBO’s movie for televi- boast both a score and a soundtrack was born and raised. It will be sion project. “When Beverly and I album. “Going after artists and enti- scripted and directed by Dee Rees first discussed this HBO project, I ties for all of these projects will be with source material being the Chris sent them a cease and desist letter,” so much easier now that the dots are Albertson biography, “Bessie.” At says Guion. “After some thought, being connected via Queen press time, the telepic was still we decided to see if we can all work Latifah’s attachment to the HBO being cast but already has the fol- together. What we’ve settled upon movie,” Guion admits. “Just last lowing attached: Oscar-winner is to work in a non-exclusive capac- year, a lot of people didn’t know Mo’Nique will play Smith’s leg- ity so that when we go forward with who Bessie Smith was! The looks endary peer Blues singer “Ma our big-screen version, there is on the faces of people you would Rainey;” Charles S. Dutton will nothing to hinder us from doing so. have thought knew her…when I play William “Pa” Rainey, husband That’s why Beverly is so excited mentioned her name, they were and partner to Ma Rainey (Note: about what’s happening because we embarrassed but they simply did not Dutton was nominated for a Tony still have the freedom to do what know her. We’ll have a better Award for his portrayal of “Levee we’re doing plus be on board as part chance getting that star power now. Greene” in the Broadway produc- of this HBO piece as well. The Plus because the HBO movie is not tion of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom estate does have some say in how for theatrical release, there will be written by August Wilson); Michael the image is portrayed – we want to certain storylines and events miss- Epps will play “Richard Morgan,” make sure that they are not tarnish- ing from their film that our big-

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Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 7-13, 2014 Its’ Not too late to Consider Cultural Beach Travel for Your Summer Vacation By Rosaland Tyler In her book, Finding Martha’s sionals across the U.S., including New Journal and Guide Vineyard: African-Americans At Spike Lee, Henry Louis “Skip” If you helped push the tab for Home on an Island, journalist Jill Gates and Vernon Jordan. African-American travel up to $48 Nelson says her annual childhood Or visit Freeman Beach in billion in the past four years, what visits to a historically Black beach Wilmington, N.C. Robust in the are your vacation plans this year? in Oaks Bluff, Mass. insulated her 1940s, it declined after massive “Our family would pack up after family from negative racial hurricanes in the 1950s. Currently, work on Friday and head to the assumptions and expectations. it is the subject of a lawsuit that lake,” Barry and Cindy Rock wrote “There was no need to be the aims to force the displacement of in their website, Camping in exemplary Negro here, or to show the Freeman family and the liquida- Color.blogspot.com. “We would white people that we were as good tion of its assets as a result of its swim, fish, and ride bikes. Soon as or better than they were, to con- status as heirs property. others came with us, nieces, duct ourselves as ambassadors for Historically Black beaches are nephews, friends and other family. integra- also located in Sag Harbor, N.Y. All of whom still camp today Buckroe Beach near Hampton and take their own fami- attracts tourists and hosts festi- lies. With so much vals. In South Carolina, the technology and Gullah Sea Islands extend desensitizing miles inland. information, we Other travel ideas Lesley McSpadden, the mother of 18-year-old Michael Brown, wipes away tears as Brown’s father, Michael hope this will can be found in “Go Brown Sr, holds up a family picture of himself, his son, top left, and a young child. In the inset, people scat- awaken your Girl!” The first travel ter as police officers fire teargas in Ferguson, Missouri. Photograph: Robert Cohen/AP . senses and book for African- motivate you to American women St. Louis Police Fire Teargas into Crowds Camp in Color.” includes 52 travelers’ The Rock couple tales by writers such as Protest Over Shooting of Unarmed Black Man has spent more than Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, three decades pitching tents Visitors at Dorothy West’s Oak Authorities in a St Louis suburb which was smaller than the night shooting was preceded by a scuffle with relatives. Originally from Bluffs cottage, now a site on the African where an unarmed black teenager before, but were making arrests and with a man. It was unclear whether Boston they live in Georgia. “I tion and American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard was fatally shot by police have used reported being fired on at some Brown or a man with him was think most folks need to just relax a racial harmony,” she writes. and Jill Nelson. Stories span the teargas and rubber bullets to try to locations. “They are shooting at us involved in the altercation. Some little bit, Barry Rock said in a Jan. In Maryland, visit Highland globe including treks to Iceland, disperse crowds as unrest continued now,” Jackson said, adding that witnesses have denied there was 3, 2014 New York Times story. Beach founded by Charles Australia, and Africa. It also offers through Monday night. officers from 10 to 15 jurisdictions any scuffle under way involving If you’re looking to relax at the Douglass in 1893. The adjacent tips on how to deal with racism Ferguson police Chief Tom were assisting Ferguson. Brown when he was shot. beach, consider visiting a histori- area contained summer homes abroad. It covers historic places. Jackson said a group had gathered St Louis county police The FBI was looking into possi- cally Black beach. owned by many African-Americans And it offers useful advice on relatively peacefully throughout the spokesman Brian Schellman later ble civil rights violations, said At the turn of the 20th century, including E. Franklin Frazier, everything from packing, to travel- day on Monday at a burned-out said there were at least five arrests Cheryl Mimura, a spokeswoman African-Americans owned “vast Lawrence Dunbar, and Blanche ing inexpensively, creating a travel convenience store but turned rowdy and no reports of looting. He said for the agency’s St Louis field swaths of property along America’s Bruce. fund, and staying safe and healthy as night fell. police using loudspeakers were urg- office. The US attorney general, shores,” Andrew Karhl, an assistant Right here in Florida, we have on the road of particular signifi- Jackson said people threw rocks ing people to go home. Eric Holder, said the case deserved professor of history at Marquette American Beach right up the street cance in Black history. at police and gunfire came from the Looting and unrest initially broke a full review. University, said in his 2012 book, which was popular in the 1930s and Or consider booking the Soul crowd. He says officers used tear- out on Sunday following a vigil for Following a candlelight vigil on They’re Coming for the Land: 1940s. Founded by the Afro- Train Cruise that will sail Feb. 22- gas and shot “beanbag rounds” 18-year-old Michael Brown, who Sunday night, crowds looted and African-American Coastal Property American Life Insurance Company, March 1, 2015. The cruise will set meant to stun them. police said was shot multiple times burned stores, vandalised vehicles, in the Jim Crow and Sunbelt South. it was near numerous Black-owned sail from Fort Lauderdale travel to An Associated Press photogra- on Saturday after being confronted assaulted and threatened reporters “By 1920, many of these family summer cottages. Today it is expe- Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, pher said police were telling people by an officer. and taunted officers. properties were converted into riencing a resurgence with a variety and the Bahamas. While you cruise, to go home but authorities had The FBI opened an investigation Thirty-two people were arrested, beachfront resorts that catered to of modern architecture lining the expect to hear many well-known blocked exit streets off. Jackson on Monday into the death. Police police said. Two officers suffered and sought to capitalize on an streets. Landowners have been entertainers including Frankie said police blocked off the area have said Brown was shot multiple minor injuries. There were no increasingly mobile Black pressured or forced to sell to devel- Beverly, Gladys Knight, The where most of the looting and van- times on Saturday after being con- reports of civilians hurt. American public,” Karhl said. opers. Stylistics, Regina Bell, The dalism occurred the previous night fronted by an officer in Ferguson, On Monday the scene of the “Such resorts later served as places In Massachusetts, visit Oak Spinners, and The Blue Notes. To out of concern that cars passing by where nearly 70% of the 21,000 shooting was marked with a for working-class families to relax Bluffs Beach at Martha’s Vineyard. learn more about the cruise’s easy might hit demonstrators in the residents are black. makeshift memorial of candles and and reclaim their bodies, and for The beach can be traced to the payment plans and pricing which street. Authorities were vague about signs in the middle of the narrow middle-class and elite Blacks to 1890s, but the site took off in the starts at just $1975/person. For Jackson said officers were exactly what led the officer to open street where Brown fell dead. retain their sense of status and 1930s and 1940s, and remains the more information, call (855) 768- focused on dispersing the crowd, fire on Brown, except to say that the respectability.” summer home of elite Black profes- 5872.

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