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Financially Strapped Fisk Volume 21 No. 45 Jacksonville, Florida March 6 - 12, 2008 University Ends NCAA Athletics Amid a deepening financial crisis, Fisk administrators recently Democratic Race Re-Energized with Clinton Wins announced that they were ending all of the university's NCAA athletic Sen. Hillary Clinton has scored clinched the Republican nomina- picked up at least 77. Nearly 200 the Wyoming Democratic caucus programs after this year and will develop a system of intramural sports in comeback primary wins in Ohio, tion. delegates are still to be awarded at on March 8 with 12 Democratic their place. According to a statement by Provost Kofi Lomotey, released Texas and Rhode Island this week Clinton's three triumphs Tuesday press time, including 163 in Texas. delegates at stake; Mississippi on Feb. 25, the Nashville university views the move as an opportunity to denting Barack Obama's 1,434 del- night ended a month of defeats for Three states will hold races in the March 11 with 33 Democratic del- involve more students in sports. egate lead in the presidential race the former first lady. weeks ahead. Several territories and egates and the big Pennsylvania pri- But many current students, alumni and faculty see the loss of the sports raising her total to 1,357. 2,025 are Clinton picked up at least 100 del- states also have conventions to mary on April 22 with 158 program as potentially devastating to student life on campus. needed to secure the nomination. egates in Ohio, Rhode Island, decide delegates. The next stop is Democratic delegates at stake. "It decreases the camaraderie between students now that you don't have Arizona Senator John McCain has Vermont and Texas, while Obama a function or an event where students get together. It decreases school pride. What are you rooting for, other than your academics?" said Dave Hill, who is majoring in physics with plans for a career in astronomy. City Restores Relocated University Spokesperson Ken West said the university annually spends $263, 075 to support the athletic program while only generating $10,000 Historic Brewster Hospital in revenue from an NCAA grant for participating in certain games. West said none of the school's approximately 100 athletes are on scholarships related to their participation in the NCAA Division III sports. He said the university expects the intramural program to cost $60,000 annually. Holyfield in Talks for Considering Boxing Re-match with Tyson Evander Holyfield said in an interview published last week that he was in talks with Mike Tyson for a re-match of their infamous 1997 fight. Speaking to The Guardian, Holyfield, who failed in his quest to regain a version of the world heavyweight title in October, said: "There has been some talk between us. "Mike had Jeff Fenech, who's been training him, call me a few months ago. Jeff says Mike wants to fight me again -- but he needs to know if I would agree to it. I said, 'It all depends on what they gonna give us -- Coach Willie Dorsey with his inspiration, Edgar Bennett, Sr. because I'm gonna catch a lot of flack if I say I'm fighting Mike Tyson First Coast Authors Reveal Motivation on Books again. I've already said I don't want to fight Mike no more'. In their 1997 fight, the second between the two boxers, Tyson, now 41, The Ritz Theatre closed Black History Month by making yet another bit Holyfield, now 45, twice and ripped off a chunk of his ear, which he trailblazing step. For the first time in it’s history, the historic museum hosted five local African-American authors. Each author in attendance spat onto the canvas. Shown above at the resopration kickoff are (L-R) Diane Melendez, spoke on the motivation behind their titles, answered the audience ques- Councilwoman Glorious Johnson, Councilman Warren Jones, Lois tions and signed books. For more on the event, see page 12. Florida 13 Year Old Charged with Gibson, Liz Means and Lamont Cruse, son of Vera Cruse. City Council Members Glorious the world,” said Council Member Hanging Noose in Neighbor’s Tree Johnson and Warren Jones kicked Johnson. “As the first training hos- Idea of Confederate Flag License OVIEDO -- Oviedo police have arrested a off the restoration of the historic pital for African-Americans in the teenager and charged him with tying a noose Brewster Hospital along with mem- nation, its history must not be for- Plate Not Being Welcomed to a tree in front of a home belonging to an bers of the Brewster Hospital gotten. The restoration of Brewster Some people call it heritage African-American family. Alumni Community Nurses will allow our children the opportu- preservation, others say it is a way F l o r i d a The teen, 15, has been charged assault, tres- Association in it’s new location in nity to learn about the history of for racists to publicly display their passing and with a hate crime. Because of the the LaVilla area. those who cared for so many people hate. Either way, a recent state law- boy's age, his name can not be released. "Many doctors and nurses have in the Jacksonville community." maker's bid for the "southern her- The family had been living in the Lake come from this great institution Located just west of downtown at- itage" license plate is causing much Roberts Estates subdivision for about three who are now living in all parts of Continued on page 7 controversy. months when police arrived this weekend to Making the outdated flag syn- find a white nylon rope tied to a tree branch in onymous with the pre civil war the front yard. Mitchell - Lane Wedding Celebration south a possibility is no easy task. Neighbors said the act isn't representative of the people in their neigh- The Sons of Confederate Veterans borhood. had to raise $60 thousand dollars, "I'm just totally shocked. I just can't imagine in today's world that that gather signatures, and put together kind of thing is still happening. I'm disgusted," said Peg Wooden. a design for the license plate salut- ing 'Southern Heritage.' SCV Executive Director Ben Jamaica Explores Legalizing Marijuana Sewell said his organization has KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica is considering the legalization of mar- been successful in the past at get- ijuana, a drug revered by members of the island's large Rastafarian pop- ting the license plates in numerous ulation who say smoking it is part of their religion. states and feels they've met the A seven-member government commission has been researching possi- requirements in the state of Florida ble changes to the Caribbean nation's anti-drug laws, which some police to acquire the tag. complain are clogging courts and jails with marijuana-related cases, a "The laws have been relatively government official said. even for non-profit organizations," In 2003, a government commission recommended legalizing marijuana he said. "In Tennessee we've been in small amounts for personal use. But lawmakers never acted, saying able to do a lot of things with the legalization might entail loss of their country's U.S. anti-drug certifica- money such as sponsoring muse- tion. Countries that lose it face economic sanctions. ums that preserve historical flags." A U.S. State Department report said that Jamaica is the largest produc- According to the group's esti- er of marijuana in the Caribbean and a major hub for drugs bound for the mates, the process for the acquiring United States. the tag in Florida has cost nearly $200,000 and taken three years to 1 of 9 Black Males Incarcerated be adopted into a bill. "You know, it's over. Let it rest!" According to a report released last week by the Pew Center on the says Irisa Kearse. She bristles, States, for the first time in history more than one in every 100 American every time she sees a Confederate adults is in jail or prison. flag display. "It just brings back so The report urges states to reduce soaring incarceration costs by devis- many memories. The movies, and ing alternative sentencing programs, especially for non-violent offenders. the way they did the black people. I The group bearing the greatest burden of the increased incarceration is don't think it's right, no." young Black males between the ages of 20 and 34. The Pew report found We respect Rep. Brown [Don that a startling 1 of every 9 African American males in that age group is Brown who initiated the bill], but in jail or prison. we think he is wrong on this," said For the nation as a whole, 1 of 30 young men in the 20 to 34 age group Northwest Florida National is living behind bars. As of January 1st, there were 1,596,127 people in Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Mitchell, Mrs. Gwendolyn Lane, Mr. Ernest Lane, Mrs. Sadie Lane and brother of the Advancement of Colored People state and federal prisons and another 723,131 in local jails. Director Sabu Williams. "We will The United States incarcerates more of its citizens than any other nation groom Mr. Eddie Lane, Jr. Stan Johnson Photo The former Gwendolyn Mitchell recently wed Rev. Ernest Lane of Tallahassee, Florida in a festive celebration fight and do anything to stop this in the world. Even though communist-led China has at least 4 times as from getting state sponsored. That many citizens as the United States, it has fewer of its citizens in jail or encompassing four days of activities. Over 300 guests participated from throughout the country to witness the ele- gant wedding themed “Timeless Elegance”. In venues including the Hyatt Riverfront, Historic Mount Zion AME includes putting some boots prison. [For more details, visit online http://www.pewcenteronthes- (protesting) in front of his office." tates.org.]. Church and the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, the Lane’s made sure their wedding celebration provided a memory of a lifetime for themselves and their guests. For pictures and story of the nuptials, see page 11. Continued on page 5 Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press March 6-12, 2008

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Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association Helping to Change the Face of Golf Association Encouraging African American Women and Girls To Golf for Health, Socializing and Mentoring On Monday mornings at office coffee stations around the world, mil- lions of people -- women in particular -- find themselves inca- pable of participating in conversations when golf enthusiasts fervently recount their respective weekend golfing escapades. Birdies, Standing left - right: Sara Wilder, Jerrett Roberts, Katie Glover, and Samella Smith, Darius Smith (aged twelve), and Friends of the chips, putts, fairways, DeChantal Williams. These four friends get together every year to Jacksonville Public Library volunteer Burt Kagen. Like thousands of woods, irons: what's all that recreational and social golf activi- shop for favorite authors and African-American texts at "The Great other book lovers, Smith and son Darius patronize the sale annually to about? Starting with the basics, ties in their cities and towns Jacksonville Book Sale." satisfy their "need to read." Black Jewels Ladies Golf across the country," said African Association, Inc. (BJLGA) American Golfer's Digest publish- ensures that its membership is er Debert Cook. "Still others seek 10 c Best Sellers Draw Thousands to the well versed in the game of golf, to learn how they can become and having lots of fun while learn- involved on the business side of ing and competing. From the the game to work in the golf Fairgrounds for Annual Library Book Sale game's history to its jargon; from industry in sales and marketing." game rules to course etiquette; The Black Jewels Ladies Golf by Marretta Latimer daughter Tyesha. She's an avid the library to fund children's pro- everyone to know that BOOKtique even addressing course fashion, Association is looking to make a Imagine a room filled with tens of reader." grams and other important proj- is open seven days a week. People BJLGA covers it all. The New impact on the game by influenc- thousands of books of every genre, According to Friends of the ects." can shop year-round for great York City-based organization's ing women and girls nationwide and those books cost between fifty Jacksonville Public Library volun- Friends of the Jacksonville Public books." founder and CEO Rasheena to take up the sport. cents and two dollars. Some call it teer Burt Kagen, the book sale actu- Library is a non-profit organization After perusing mysteries and Wilson is establishing Black If you would like to establish a Duval County's "sale of the year." ally has two purposes - fundraising formed in 1956 to encourage inter- African-American texts at "The Jewels Ladies Golf Association Black Jewels Ladies Golf Others deem it the best place in and literacy. He stated, "The library est in libraries. In addition to Great Jacksonville Book Sale," chapters nationwide. Association, Inc. in your city, con- town to locate hard-to-find texts. system is a living, growing thing. organizing "The Great Jacksonville shopper Jerrett Roberts added, "I'm "Each week, my office receives a tact Rasheena Wilson, Founder, For anyone who loves books, the We are constantly updating inven- Book Sale" and other events, the a book fanatic. I always come to growing number of inquiries from P.O. Box 6615, New York, NY February event is the place to be. tory and take the library's excess group's volunteers run BOOKtique, this event with my friends and am ladies asking how they can locate 10150; 917-545-9996 or email Well, literature lovers and budg- books and sell them here. We the book store located at the Main guaranteed to find something that I [email protected]. et-conscience shoppers had their donate the proceeds raised back to Library. Kagen noted, "We want enjoy." dreams fulfilled this past weekend at "The Great Jacksonville Book Sale." Hosted annually by Friends Farrakhan Says "Stick with Obama" Despite Recent Denunciation of the Jacksonville Public Library Minister Louis Farrakhan has said comments. comparing him to the religion's Farrakhan has drawn widespread he and Farrakhan live in Chicago, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, this that backers of Democratic presi- "Those who have been supporting founder, Wallace D. Fard attention in the past for making that's where their ties end. three-day event promotes commu- dential candidate Barack Obama Sen. Barack Obama should not Muhammad, who also had a white anti-Semitic remarks, including "I have been very clear in my nity awareness and use of libraries. shouldn't be dissuaded by the sena- allow what was said during the Feb. mother and black father. calling Judaism a "gutter religion." denunciation of Minister If you ask Samella Smith, she'll tor's denunciation of him during a 26 presidential debate to lessen "A black man with a white mother In recent years, officials with the Farrakhan's anti-Semitic comments. tell you the book sale inspires youth Democratic debate. their support for his campaign. This became a savior to us," Farrakhan Nation of Islam have said they I think that they are unacceptable to read. She shared, "I live in Clay His statement follows last week’s is simply mischief making intended said. "A black man with a white favor unity and tolerance among and reprehensible," Obama said. "I County and don't have easy access televised debate between Obama to hurt Mr. Obama politically." mother could turn out to be one who religions, and Farrakhan now often did not solicit this support." to a library. My husband and I and Clinton about Farrakhan's sup- Farrakhan, through a spokesman, can lift America from her fall." quotes the texts of other religions in Following an exchange with emphasize the importance of read- port for the Obama campaign. later clarified that by "mischief The Obama campaign moved his speeches. Officials with the Clinton, he then added: "There's no ing in our home. I bring our son to Obama said he denounces making" he was referring to the quickly to distance itself from Nation have long argued that formal offer of help from Minister the book sale every year so that he Farrakhan's past anti-Semitic questions posed by debate modera- Farrakhan. Hours later the cam- Farrakhan's comments are often Farrakhan that would involve me has books at home that will develop remarks and rejects his support. tor Tim Russert, host of NBC's paign said, "Senator Obama has taken out of context. rejecting it. But if the word 'reject' his love of reading." Farrakhan sent an unsolicited "Meet the Press." been clear in his objections to During Tuesday's debate, Russert Senator Clinton feels is stronger Joyce Clyburn, another patron of statement to the media that he said The issue arose when Farrakhan Minister Farrakhan's past pro- pressed Obama about whether he than the word 'denounce,' then I'm the book sale, agrees. She noted, was meant to respond to "outrage praised Obama atthe annual nouncements and has not solicited accepts Farrakhan's support. The happy to concede the point, and I "We always come for my teenage expressed by many" over Obama's Saviour’s Day Conference even the minister's support." senator responded that while both would reject and denounce."

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Business Exchange City Chronicles What is the Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood State of the Black Integration: The Double Edged Sword Union in 2008 I am too young to have experi- live in one of those neighborhoods. drink from the same water founda- We would probably still have by William Reed enced segregation, but of course So what happens when you take tions is simply amazing. many all white and all black What is the state of Blacks in America? my parents and grandparents where the majority of African American The fact that blacks were forced schools, but some would ask if Statically, it's not so good. But, the “State of the not. As bad as the concept of segre- middle and upper-middle class to live in certain neighborhoods that's a bad thing. As long as they Black Union” is doing pretty darn good as it, its gation was, it had many positive families out of the core city? It and forced to educate ourselves in schools have equal resources and producers and participants gain iconic and institutional status. impacts on the black community. leaves behind a mixture of folks, certain schools speaks volumes. So qualified teachers then is there is Billed as “the national forum” for discussing the issues that are most Black businesses did well, there most of whom have pride in their as I read through the AllHipHop need to "force" segregation? important to Black Americans, the “State of the Black Union” is an innova- was a stronger sense of pride in our communities, but it's the small per- blog I see a lot of extremist views The collegiate level is a totally tive production by Tavis Smiley Presents that assembles well-known African communities and black public centage of folks who don't that can that speak about the fact that black different ball game. When you Americans for discussion of those “issues”. Not to be confused with the schools and colleges were often ruin a neighborhood. youth have not benefited from inte- look at the college system of Urban League’s annual “The State of Black America” report, the “Black more coveted than they are today. So one of the by-products of inte- gration and how the poverty level admission there clearly had to be Union” is more “infotainment” than substantive conversation toward acts I am certainly not saying that gration has been the creation of among blacks has dropped since forced desegregation, but has that and tactics to resolve African Americans’ pressing challenges. The “State of black businesses are not doing well more poor communities with high desegregation. hurt Historically Black Colleges the Black Union” is not as much a report as it is an entertainment produc- or that there is no pride in black crime rates and slum and blight Again, these tend to be extremist and Universities? tion. communities, but I think that most because of abandoned commercial views that don’t outweigh the big- The black college experience can The annual symposiums reach millions of households via C-SPAN. But, would agree that when minorities structures. ger picture. It's one thing to make be extremely rewarding and tends instead of vibrant discussions centered on resolving issues in education, were basically forced to live in cer- One could also argue that deseg- the argument if the country was to be much more unique than those homeownership, entrepreneurship, health and other areas that are central to tain communities it created neigh- regation is not the cause of many separate, but equal. We all know shared by African Americans at African Americans’ growth, the event is a commercialized platform that borhoods that were more stable. blighted communities but simple that separate also meant unequal. predominately white schools. I can enhances the celebrity of panelists instead of igniting African American Think about the fact that you socio-economics. As people make Look at segregation in today's make such a definitive statement activism. might have a doctor living next more money they buy nicer homes terms. America is no longer about because I attended both a predomi- The 2008 forum took place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tavis Smiley door to a postal worker or mechan- and want to send their children to blacks and whites. Hispanics have nately black and white colleges, Presents coordinated events that included rebuilding efforts in the hurricane- ic. This dynamic created not only nicer schools (often private). become the largest minority and and I can attest that the experiences ravished Lower 9th Ward and a symposium at the Ernest E. Morial diversity in class levels, but also As people make more money and Asian Americans numbers are were like day and night. Convention Center. Born of the corporate access of talk show host Tavis stability in the black communities. move into these nicer communities, small, but still increasing. How So again, if we look at desegre- Smiley and disc jockey Tom Joyner, Wells Fargo & Company is an example Today, we do not see that sort of which by the way always seem to would you enforce segregation? It's gation on the college level is some- of the corporate sponsorship the “Black Union” has attained. Wells Fargo’s diversity in America. In fact, be outside of the urban core, older a ridiculous notion no matter what what ideal. If blacks and other Home Mortgage sponsored the symposium and a thousand volunteers at six instead of people being segregated neighborhoods are left without sta- side you are on. minorities have legitimate shots at simultaneous community service projects in the Upper Ninth Ward. Wells by race we are naturally segregated ble residents. The most interesting argument being admitted to predominately Fargo’s head of the Home Mortgage’s Diverse Segments said: “We are by income levels. And the reason I It's been interesting to see how about segregation from my per- white colleges and also have the proud to sponsor this event for the third year in a row”. use the word natural is because different age groups respond to the spective is not necessarily if deseg- option of attending HBCUs then This year’s symposium sessions included black liberal icons such as Jesse normally it is not intentional, but question at hand. Older African regation should have happened, but your options are plenty. Jackson, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Sheila folk like to live in communities Americans definitely feel that it how it should have happened. For The problem is, not all predomi- Jackson Lee, District of Columbia representative, Eleanor Holmes Norton, with folks who are on their same was necessary, although some are example, I think that bussing was nately white institutions have a humorist/activist Dick Gregory, Mayor Ray Nagin and a few other local, income level. quick to acknowledge the negative necessary to desegregate schools, good track record of admitting state and national officials and students. The program included a couple of People who live in Queens affect on the black community. but it hurt many of the neighbor- minority students, and that's why black Republicans. Naomi Churchill Earp, chair of the U. S. Equal Harbor live there because the Young black urban youth seem to hood schools. Youth were being affirmative action programs were Employment Opportunity Commission made interesting and definitive homes are nice, there expensive be on the other end of the spectrum. bussed across the city or county to so critical in the past. In fact, those points toward ways blacks can gain increased employment opportunities that and most people who live in the AllHipHop.com ask the same force integration. programs are still needed in many were mostly ignored by the audience and moderators in favor of more “live- community are at least upper mid- question that I ponder in this article But there needed to be drastic university systems. ly” discussions. GOPAC chairman and former Maryland Lt. Governor dle class individuals and families. - Integration vs. Segregation. Most change in order to "force" the issue. So there is no real debate over Michael Steele gave the participants the political red meat they needed to With nicer neighborhoods comes a bloggers landed on the side of seg- So although no one likes bussing segregation versus integration. The foster partisan debate too often the fare of “the Union”. certain status level that some peo- regation, however we are talking children across the city, it was the only debate is over the affects on Tavis Smiley Presents is an event production company that presents events ple have more of an appreciation about a bunch of young folk who only means to bring about immedi- the black community. Coretta Scott such as Covenant In Action Tour, Road to Health Expo, Building Inroads to for than others. probably have no real appreciation ate change. Now if the Supreme King may have said it best, Technology: Bridging the Digital Divide, and the State of the Black Union I personally do not care to live in or understanding of segregation Court ruled that all barriers used in "Segregation was wrong when it series. Tavis Smiley Presents empowerment events provide corporations a gated community, but that's and the struggle for equality. segregation had to be removed and was forced by white people, and I such as McDonald’s, Allstate Insurance and ExonMobil outreach and point- important to some people for vari- Desegregation was critical to the kids were able to enroll in any believe it is still wrong when it is of-contact opportunities that bolster their marketing, advertising and public ous reasons. There are not any quality of life for minorities - espe- school they wanted as long as they requested by black people." relations strategies toward the African American consumer market. gated communities in "traditional" cially in the South. The thought lived in the neighborhood then seg- Signing off from a desegregated The state of blacks in Union may be a little anemic. But the state of Tavis black communities hence folks that blacks and whites could not regation would have happened at a lunch counter, Smiley’s enterprises is good and growing. His niche is “dialoging with have to move out of the core city to attend the same public schools or snails pace. Reggie Fullwood Black America. The Smiley Group, Inc. is a communications corporation that serves as the holding company for various enterprises encompassing broadcast and print media, lectures, symposiums and the Internet. The busi- America is in a Plastic Crisis nesses include a Speakers Bureau that features regular symposium panelists such as Doctors Cornel West and Eddie Glaude, and TV Judge Glenda By. Bill Fletcher Jr. homeowners, based on the value of wage increases stagnated, structur- legislation that makes it more diffi- Hatchett. He hosts a nightly talk show on PBS. His social and political You may have been following the home, are now shutting off such al unemployment became more cult for average people to declare commentary is heard on The Tom Joyner Morning Show. His book, The this story. No, not the one about the options. The extra funds that many common, and work came to be bankruptcy, getting to the roots of Covenant in Action is published by Smiley Books. USA Today columnist over-accumulation of plastic waste people were counting upon to cover defined more in terms of being the problem means digging deep. calls Smiley “the nation's most influential black journalist.” and what that does to the environ- extra—though not extravagant— part-time, temporary or contingent The economic policies that have Look for Smiley’s latest triumph in your town soon. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ment. We can discuss that in anoth- purchases, or in some cases to just (rather than full-time and regular), been followed since the early 1980s will serve as the title sponsor of Smiley's "America I AM: The African er commentary. No, this one has to get by, are no longer there. it has become more and more diffi- have largely led to the decline in American Imprint" five-year traveling museum exhibition. The exhibit fea- do with credit, and it is a crisis that Now comes the plastic crisis. cult for working people to keep up. living standards. In addition, the tures collections of historically significant African American documents, is bubbling to the surface. Credit cards that formerly seemed The housing boom and the avail- ability of employers to undermine artifacts, music, and cultural memorabilia. It will provide “a presentation of The collapse of the housing bub- to fall from the air, often going to ability of credit gave large numbers efforts by workers to join or form the wide-ranging impact African Americans have had on the nation and the ble has had a few immediate impli- people who should never have been of working people an opportunity labor unions thwarts what has been world”. cations. The first, of course, is that within a mile of a credit card, are to prop up their living standards. generally recognized as the major foreclosures are leaving individuals becoming more difficult to obtain. Everything seemed fine until the and most successful anti-poverty and families homeless. The second The terms and conditions are housing bubble burst. And, much program the USA has experienced: is that it is more difficult to sell a becoming far more stringent, as like other disasters, the end of the unionization. house. Houses are on the market well. housing boom was only another For years we have lived an illu- for a longer period of time. The For years, large numbers of cred- domino falling, resulting in the col- sion that through credit we could third, as I mentioned in an earlier it card users have had excessive lapse of yet other dominoes, in this sustain a living standard for the commentary, has been the bank- monthly carry-over charges. The case the collapse of the lives and early 21st century on wages and ruptcy of many homebuilders, average household having at least opportunities for millions. salaries that—once inflation is fac- thereby leaving the purchasers in one credit card has approximately As a result, working people tored in—is equivalent to what we the lurch, either with an investment $9000 in debt. Roughly half of struggling to survive find them- were making in the late 1960s. This evaporating entirely (including credit card users make only the selves turning again to their credit illusion led many of us to believe through incomplete homes) or the minimum monthly payments, thus cards. Yet, with balances of more that this situation could go on and loss of any warranty to cover con- wracking up tremendous interest than $9,000/month and so many on and that the actual reasons for struction. payments. people relying on minimum pay- our stagnating living standards The fourth implication has been What this reflects, more than ments, this situation cannot last. In never needed to be addressed. Well, in the form of the collapse of equi- anything else, is that increasing fact, if banks proceed to shrink the the bill is coming due. ty. To put it another way, the ability numbers of people in the USA have availability of credit cards as well Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Senior to refinance one’s home as well as been attempting to sustain them- as shrink the availability of credit, Scholar with the Institute for Policy the ability to gain lines of credit to selves not on their wages, but on the result is a spiraling down Studies and the immediate past cover the purchase of other items debt. Why? toward a crash. president of TransAfrica Forum. has also been disappearing. In fact, The living standard for the aver- While there are steps that gov- He can be reached at what is now unfolding is that banks age U.S. working person has been ernment needs to take, such as [email protected]. that extended lines of credit to declining since the mid 1970s. As overturning the Republican-backed DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- tunities for free expression of ideas. 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All letters must be type writ- ADDRESS______Managing Editor ten and signed and include a tele- phone number and address. Please CITY ______STATE____ ZIP______address letters to the Editor, c/o CONTRIBUTORS: Charles Griggs, Camilla Thompson, Reginald Fullwood, JFP, P.O. Box 43580 Jacksonville, E.O.Huthcinson, William Reed, Bruce Burwell, Phyllis Mack, Carlottra Guyton, MAIL TO: JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS FL 32203. (No CALLS PLEASE) Brenda Burwell, Rhonda Silver,Vickie Brown, Rahman Johnson, Headshots P.O. BOX 43580, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32203 March 6 -12, 2008 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 5 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Celebrates Civil Rights Banquet, "Educating Tomorrow's Leaders"

The Delta Delta Chapter , National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. recently celebrated its African American Commission on Civil Rights Banquet at the Holiday Inn, Commonwealth Ave. The theme: "Educating Tomorrow's Leaders." Television 12's First Coast News Anchor Angela Spears served as Mistress of Ceremony. The speaker for the occasion, Senator Anthony C. Hill, challenged the Sorority to help the youth, and especially, the young men in our society. Sen. Hill challenged the Sorority and banquet guests, to become more involved in the betterment of the lives of young men; and to encourage our young men, and foster a sense of determi- Gov. Crist (right) and Hester Clark (center) listen to fellow attendee, Ana Smith (left), as she discusses the nation to become future doctors, Students from S.P. Livingston recited MLK’s “I Have a Dream”. state of small business in Florida. educators, businessmen and lead- Shown above are brothers Ernest, Jarrod, Jalyen and Jarrel Williams. Local Entrepreneur Among Invitees for Governor’s black Business Symposium ers. A highlight of the evening was standing work he does in the com- we would not be able to enjoy many Governor Charlie Crist hosted African-American Business Owners from across the state last week for his the presentation of Dr. Martin munity, researching facts and get- of the luxuries that we take for Tallahassee Tuesday series. "Tallahassee Tuesdays" are informal gatherings where the Governor and citizens can Luther King's "I Have A Dream" ting to the root of problems. granted. We must commit to taking exchange ideas and discuss Florida's future. Representing Jacksonville among invited guests was none other than speech, by the Williams brothers. "The legacy of a strong and care of our elders, and we must edu- Hester Clark, president and owner of advertising agency The Hester Group. The Sorority presented Ken proud African American people will cate our youth, to ensure a better "Today's symposium reflects the changing face of business owners and our impact to Florida's economy," says Amaro with the "2008 Serviceman live on as we do not forget the quality of life The legacy of a Clark. "I'm honored that the work of my firm and other black-owned organizations is being recognized by of the Year Award" for his out- shoulders on which we stand "our strong and proud African American Governor Crist."she said. elders". For with their sacrifices, people will continue. UNF Accepting Nominations for Prior Teaching Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Names Awards Awarding $15,000 for Teaching Excellence Rakita Dozier as its 2008 Youth of the Year The College of Education and to use the funds in any way they excellent teaching. Teachers may In a room of almost 200 guests, someone. From men to women, Human Services at the University wish. Up to four Gladys Prior not nominate themselves. Rakita was overwhelmed with joy kids and animals," said Rakita. of North Florida is accepting nomi- Awards are presented annually by Campaigning for a teacher via sub- when guest emcee, Jennifer Waugh As a Youth of the Year winner, nations for the 2008 Gladys Prior the College of Education and mission of multiple nomination let- with WJXT Channel 4, announced Rakita will receive a $2,000 schol- Awards for Career Teaching Human Services. ters is discouraged. Rakita as the winner of this year's arship. The winner and nominees Excellence. The two major criteria Any person (colleague, adminis- For more information about the Youth of the Year title for the Boys also were given backpacks filled for selection of teachers for the trator, student, parent or community Gladys Prior Teaching Awards, & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. with educational supplies and award are sustained teaching excel- member) may nominate a teacher contact Patti Robbins at 620-1799. Rakita is a three year member of hygienic items. lence and sustained inspiration of for the award. The nominee should Nomination letters deadline is the S.A. Hull Boys & Girls Club Rakita will now compete against students. write a letter describing how the Friday, March 21, at 5 p.m. TEAM UP. She works very hard in other Boys & Girls Club members To be eligible for the award, teacher inspires students through becoming a role model for younger for the Florida Youth of the Year teachers must have at least 10 years members of the Club, and has title in Tallahassee this weekend. If of teaching experience in a Duval become a tremendous help to the Rakita wins at the state level, then County public or private school. staff. As a member of Ribault High she will compete in the regional The award carries a $15,000 cash School, she is actively involved in competition where five regional prize to the recipients, who are free all her honor classes, and is a mem- winners will compete for the Rakita Dozier ber of the "Divas of Fidelity" step national honor in Washington, Rakita Dozier from the S.A. Hull team. After graduation Rakita plans D.C., where President Bush will Boys & Girls Club TEAM UP was to attend college and major in edu- announce the National Youth win- Confederate announced as the 2008 Boys & cation or nursing. ner at a White House ceremony. In Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida "Helping people is my passion. I addition, the national winner Flag NEED HEALTH BENEFITS? Youth of the Year on Thursday, would go to the boundaries to help receives a $10,000 scholarship February 28, 2008. Continued from page 1 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and one of Keith Lengyel suggests people Fortune's "Most Admired Companies in America" has job openings at ignore movies and media, and read our Lufkin processing food plant. The company provides an excellent some Civil War history. "Well they benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), stock try to say 600-thousand people died purchase plan, as well as paid holidays and vacations. Break your fever over slavery. the fact was it was Apply directly Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, at the Human taxation. The Southern people were Resources Office 1710 Frank Street Lufkin, Texas trying to make a living. The Starting pay for hourly production jobs is $8/hour with a 90-day Northern people wanted to tax their increase for those successfully completing the probationary period. without breaking products. I think it's a lot more than Pay rates for other positions are based on skills required and qualifi- black and white." cations and shift premiums. Medical, dental and vision benefits are This idea is only a proposal, but available at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employ- the sponsor will promote it, before ment. the bank. the legislature, starting this week. Our current job openings are: Our state already has 109 specialty " Production Laborers-Day and Night Shifts (to include) license plates. o Live Hangers The Sons of Confederate o Sanitation Veterans would get $25 dollars for o De-bone At Solantic, we believe the price of health care sh every plate sold. The group would o Evisceration use the money to restore cemeteries o Cut up or cost a fortune. Our prices are clearlywe posted of Confederate soldiers, and for o Labeling & Shipping Dock take all major insurance, weplans have fair self-pay pri Civil War displays in museums. o Part-time Positions (Ideal for Students and Job seekers who Although the bill is on the table, need a second income) You canVHHDERDUGFHUWLÀHGSK\VLFLDQVWDUWLQJDW . it still has a long way to go before Pilgrim's Pride is a World Class Food Company…Better than the Best. it is put into legislation. Come join one of the fastest-growing food companies in America. "We're not going to let it hap- On-site services include:We provide treatment fo pen," said Williams. "Rep. Brown Pilgrim's Pride is an equal opportunity employer. Digital X-ray Bladder infections does not want this fight." M/V/D/F ‡ ‡ ‡ Immunizations ‡ Childhood illnesses ‡ Lab tests ‡ Colds & coughs Academic & Community Excellence Plan ‡ Physicals ‡ Fevers PUBLIC MEETINGS ‡ And much more! No appointment is ever needed and we’re open eve dcps provide the care you need to feel better fast, a Duval County Public Schools

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EWC Choir to Kick Off Family & Gospel Celebration to Highlight Points of Excellence Awards Friends Weekend at Greater Grant the Performing Arts-Moran Theater Heath-care - Dr. Eric Stewart, Greater Grant AME Church, Reverend Tony D. Hansberry, Pastor; invit- at 7:00 p.m. beginning with a Silent Education - Honorable Brenda ed the community to a weekend of activities to uplift the Word of God, in Auction. Six community leaders Priestly-Jackson, Economic celebration of their Annual Family and Friends Weekend, Friday, March will be honored for their contribu- Development - Jack Diamond; Faith 7th thru Sunday, March 9th. tions in the areas of Healthcare, Leadership - Dr. Gary L. Williams; The Edward Waters College Choir will lift the occasion with Gospel Education, Economic Development, Public Service- Mrs. Kimberly Songs, at 7 .m., Friday, March 7th. Faith Leadership and Public Service Spence and Sara Cotton and Family Fun Day, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, will pro- and a special recognition for the Community Service - Mr. Dorothy vide a Fish Fry, games, entertainment, and the opportunity for all the fam- Sara Cotton award for community Trevette ily to fellowship together. There will also be a Free Clothes Give-A-Way. service: For event/ticket information call The Pastor, Reverend Hansberry, will deliver the message at the 7:45 The honoree's are as follows: 781-7797 ext 32/33. a.m. Sunday, Morning Service. Church School will follow at 9:30 a.m. Reverend John Frank Green of Bethel AME Church, Tallahassee, FL; will Media Consultant is Women's bring a powerful message to help you and your family experience a revival, Brenda Priestly-Jackson Dr. Gary Williams at the 11 a.m. Closing Service. All are welcome. On Saturday March 29, 2008, Gospel Choir, gospel artist Vickie Day Speaker at Woodlawn Northwest Behavioral Health Farrie, The Ritz Voices, and the Bishop Russel Wright to speak at New Services will host it's 4th Annual First Baptist Church of Mandarin graduate of Jean Ribault High Bethel Spring Glen AME, March 9th Points of Excellence Awards Worship and Praise Team. School and Johnson C. Smith Celebration featuring The Bethune The event is scheduled to take University where she earned a bach- The Dynamic Bishop Russell Wright, Pastor of Providence Full Gospel Cookman University Inspirational place at The Times Union Center for elor degree in broadcast journalism. Methodist Episcopal Church in Panama City, Florida; will deliver the mes- She then spent nearly 14 years writ- sage at the 11 a.m. Worship Service, Sunday, March 9th at the New Bethel A.T. Jones, Jr. Invites Public to ing and editing for daily newspapers Spring Glen AME Church, 5031 Halls Drive. Rev. Ricardo Bright, Pastor; in Georgia and Florida. Rev. James Graham, Associate Pastor; and the New Bethel Spring Glen "Spiritual Vibe" CD Listening Party Ms. Jordan has now started her Church Family invite the community. own media consulting business. She The public is invited to experience an extraordinary evening of excellence is assisting the Gadsden County and the introduction of an uncommon sound without compromise for this Board of Commissions, and is serv- Sword and Shield Kingdom public listening party of the upcoming CD release, 'Spiritual Vibe' by ing as adviser to Florida A&M Arthur T. Jones Jr. The event will be held at the All People International Outreach Ministry Service, March 9 University's student news-paper;, Church, 1993 W. Edgewood Ave. starting at 7 p.m. The Sword and Shield Kingdom Outreach Ministry invites you to share the FAMUAN. She con-tinues to in 2008 Serious praise Service at 3:45 p.m., on the Second Sunday, March Palm Coast AME Hosting Healing Service write as a freelance journalist, for 9, 2008. Rev. Mattie W. Freeman, Pastor, will bring "The Word". Holy .A healing service is scheduled for the second Sunday of each month, Your Health maga-zine. She is also Communion will be served and you are invited to share in this Spirit-filled beginning 3 p.m., at First A.M.E. Church. The next service will be on co-host with her pastor for "The Juana Jordan service. When Praises go up, Blessings come down. Services are held at Sunday, March 9, where everyone is invited. Experience God's healing Power of Love" spiritual talk show The Women's Association of the Father's House Conference Center, 1820 Monument Conference Center, power with the Rev. Gillard S. Glover and the First A.M.E. healing team. which deals with relationships on Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Building #2. All are welcome. It's healing of every kind, whether physical, spiritual or emotional. Tallahasse's WTAL 1450 AM. First A.M.E. Church, 91 Old Kings Road North, can be reached for direc- U.S.A., will celebrate Women's Day A member of New Life United tions at (386)446-5759. at 11 a.m., Sunday, March 9, 2008. Methodist Church in Tallahassee, B-CU Alumni present B-CU Concert The guest speaker will be Ms. Juana Ms. Jordan heads up the Interces- Chorale at Simpson Memorial UMC NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Jordan, an award-winning journalist sory Prayer and Evangelism Minis- Information must be received in the Free Press offices no turned Media Consultant. She is a try, and coordinated ministries for The Duval/Nassau Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University (B- former member of Wood-lawn women and single adults. Recent- CU) will present a special ministry in music featuring the 128-member later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. Presbyterian, and is the daughter of Information received prior to the event date will be print- ly, she was admitted into the Emory Concert Chorale of B-CU in concert at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Mr. and Mrs. Otis and Shirley University Candler School of the Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church (founded 1884), 1114 ed on a space available basis until the date. Fax e-mail to Jordan. Theology, where she will pursue a Cleveland Road (across from Main US Post Office on Kings Road, off I- 765-3803 or e-mail to [email protected]. The noted dynamic speaker is a Masters of Divinity degree. 95). This is the 21st year of the presentation at this Kings Rd. St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Institutional Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 5863 Moncrief Rd. 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THURSDAY Youth Church 7:00 p.m. Grace and Peace The Church That Reaches Up to God and Out to Man EEvangelvangel T Templeemple Greater Macedonia Baptist Church AAssemblys s e m b l y o off G Godo d 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Central Campus (1-10 & Lane Avenue) Seeking the lost for Christ Homecoming Sunday March 9th - Matthew 28:19 - 20 It’s Time toCome Home - You are Needed” *Special Concert of Music * Message by 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship Pastor Cecil* Dinner on the Grounds - 6:00 p.m. Service Conducted by 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Garry & Kim Wiggins Pastor Cecil & Pauline Wiggins Pastor Shane and Young Adults 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship SOUTHWEST CAMPUS * 5040 CR 218, Middleburg, FL * SOUTHWEST CAMPUS Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. St. Marys, Ga Campus - 901 Dilworth Street (912) 882-22309 Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM Sunday Worship and KIDS Church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM Tuesday Prayer Mtg. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Pastor Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M. 5755 Ramona Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-781-9393 The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Website: www.evangeltempleag.org Email: [email protected] 10:45 a.m. Service Interpreted for Deaf @ Central Campus to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. March 6-12, 2008 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Celebrating Women’s History - Win $50 by Knowing Your History How Many Firsts Do You Know? First two all correct answers win!

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Sheila Johnson Lee Shirley Chisholm How well do you know your history of Black women? Now you can win $50 Toni Morrison Vanessa Williams forbeing one of the first to CORRECTLY idetify what first eachof the above women have made history for. Entries are due no later than Tuesday, March 11th. For an additional $50 bonus (for a total of $100), correctly name the year the feat took place. Entries can be emailed to: [email protected], Faxed to (904)765-8611 or mailed to: Free Press Firsts Contest, P.O. Box 43580, Jacksonville, FL 32203. Good luck!!! ® Historic Brewster Hospital Undergoing Restoration Jacksonville, Brewster Hospital nursing is an art. opened its doors to both all races Following the Brewster Alumni during the Great Fire of 1901. Community The city relocated the structure Nurses motto, “A from its former location at 915 W. Charge to Keep,” Boneless, Monroe St. to the northeast corner Cruse taught Premium Skinless of Monroe and Davis Streets in breast cancer Strawberries Chicken Breast September 2005. awareness to all 1 lb. pkg. The Brewster Hospital Restoration who frequented Family Pack Celebration has been dedicated to beauty and bar- Vera Williams Cruse, R.N., M.S., Vera Cruse ber shops with Ed. D. Cruse was a well-known her Shop Talks – The Touch of Life. nursing educator among other affil- Cruse was born and raised--and Photo of the original Brewster iations. Cruse mentored many nurs- started her nursing career-- in Hospital ing students in their careers, show- Florida. She was a crusader for the continued from page 1 ing her inspirational leadership, and preservation of Brewster Hospital. the Northeast corner of Monroe and encouraging them to believe that $ 98 Davis Streets, Brewster’s exterior is being restored to preserve its origi- lb. nal Victorian “gingerbread style” Disciples of Christ 2for4 architecture. The $1.2 million cost 1 of design and construction is pro- Christian Fellowship vided by various grants and trusts. Oscar Mayer The first phase of the restoration **** AFull Gospel Baptist Church **** Meat Wieners project is expected to be complete or Red by summer 2009. Future phases Sunday School Winn-Dixie Rind Meat will include the completion of a 9 a.m. Ice Cream Bologna museum and office space. Half Gallon 16 oz. Funding for the preservation of the Morning Worship structure is due to the efforts of 10 a.m. Council Member Johnson and Lord’s Supper 99 $ Brewster Alumni Community 4 for Nurses Association. Second Sunday 1 5 “It is fitting that the City of 3:00 p.m. Jacksonville fulfill its commitment Evening Worship to preserving and restoring the his- toric structures that remain in the Every 3rd & 4th LaVilla community,” said Council Sunday Member W. Jones. 4 :00 p.m. Chef Boyardee Originally constructed in 1885 as Pastor Robert Lecount, Jr 2 liter the private residence of Hans Pasta Fanta Christian Peters, a meat dealer, the A church that’s on the move in 7 to 15 oz. cans or Soft Drinks building is one of Jacksonville’s worship with prayer, praise and power! microwave bowls oldest Victorian structures. Peters sold the home in 1901 to the ¢ $ Missionary Society of Methodist School of Ministry Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 10 for Episcopal Church which--through a 97 10 partnership with the Boylan-Haven Thursday High Praise Worship 7:00 p.m. Prices Effective: March 6th through March 11th, 2008 We Gladly Accept VISA, School--converted the building to MasterCard, Discover or 2061 Edgewood Avenue West Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday American Express the “Brewster Hospital and Nurse 6 7 8 9 10 11 for all your purchases. Training School.” The first hospital Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 765-5683 Email:[email protected] JACKSONVILLE LOCATIONS: 1012 N. Edgewood Ave., Tel. 904-786-2421 for African-Americans in 5134 Firestone Road, Tel. 904-771-0426 • 201 W. 48th St., Tel. 904-764-6178 Page 8 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press March 6 - 12, 2008 A Growing Trend: Better Job, More Ask Dyrinda hair and skin tips for todays woman of color Money - But No Health Insurance To Braid or Not to Braid by Dyrinda your new style. I would even sug- By. James Wright branch manager, confirmed Lucas’ happy with the package. Abacus for me and my kids. Why Sapp gest a hot oil treatment, that way Special to the NNPA from the Afro- account. ''I don't see what the problem is,'' can't I have something like that?'' Not to long you can hopefully repair or American Newspapers ''That is true, we do not offer Jones said. ''She is getting more Cheryl Camillo, the executive ago a young strengthen your hair before braid- WASHINGTON (NNPA) - When health insurance as a company, but money and those days off. She did director of the Office of Eligibility lady was asking me what I ing. Also when it comes to Bre Lucas decided to change we do offer it as a supplement with not have that at Abacus. Bre was Services at the Maryland thought about Micro-braids. You preparing your hair it wouldn’t be employers to get more money and AFLAC,'' Jones said. ''This was not forced to come with us. She Department of Health and Mental know those really skinny braids, a bad idea to go ahead and trim more leave time, she jumped at it. made very clear to the people from could have stayed with Abacus.'' Hygiene, said that a case like Lucas often seen loose on the ends. those split ends as well. She thought it was a chance to Abacus who came to us. When she Costs have become the predomi- has options, but they are limited. They are popular in part for their It’s up to you and your stylist to improve her lifestyle and to be able left Abacus, she left her health nant factor in health insurance cov- ''We can offer uninsured employ- convenience, which is the case for decide just how small you want to spend more time with her two insurance behind.” erage, Aaron said. ees and their families Medicaid but many braid styles. Well if you your braids. Just because you young sons. As the cost of health care esca- ''Some employees decline coverage right now they would have to make want a different look, and want to have your hair braided doesn’t So when Lucas, a contract, non- lates, many small businesses are because they are myopic and don't below $250 a month,'' Camillo said. give your hair a break from relax- mean you get a free pass from tak- union security guard with Abacus either making employees pay more appreciate its importance,'' he said. ''The good news is that as of July 1, ers then go for it. ing care of your hair. You should Security, went over to Leonard or they are cutting it out altogether. ''Many take coverage for them- people with higher incomes, mak- As always make sure you find a still visit the salon (come on you Security, she thought that the bene- It is common for new employees of selves, but not for dependents, usu- ing $1,467 a month, will be eligible professional. You will hear me know I had to throw that in there). fits package was comprehensive. a company, especially if they are ally for reasons of costs, but some- for the complete Medicaid benefit say this regardless of the look you We have the proper products to When she put her name on the dot- contract employees such as Lucas, times less defensible motives. package.'' are trying to create. I want you to make sure you hair is holding it’s ted line two months ago, she was to be left out in terms of health Contract employees usually do not Camillo said that people in find a professional because your style. Speaking of style, that’s set to work at Northern Virginia insurance. get benefits of any kind; that is one Lucas's situation should look into hair may not be suited for micro one of the good things about Hospital's mental health facility in Henry Aaron, a health care expert reason why companies hire people the state's PAC (Primary Adult braids. Meaning if you hair is micro braids, it’s easier to style Falls Church and do what was nec- at the Brookings Institute, said that on contract rather than regular Care) program. brittle and not very strong then the then some other looks. For essary to be a good employee. Lucas's situation is becoming more employees.'' ''This is a limited package but it is stress of braids could be too instance if you get bored after a However, she discovered earlier common. Lucas's children are covered by only for adults and, as of March 1, much for your hair right now, and few weeks, depending on the type this year that something was miss- '' Fully a third of employees, most- the Prince George's County health one can qualify if they make below it maybe best for you to wait. Also of hair you use for your braids we ing. ly in small companies, do not have system, she said. A similiar pro- $1,470 per month and have assets if you have sores of really dam- could easily give you a roller set ''When I realized that I had no insurance,'' Aaron said. ''Alas, the gram is throughout Florida called below $6,000,'' she said. aged hair I wouldn’t recommend and provide you with an entirely health insurance, I was very upset,'' fraction of employed workers with Florida Kidcare which insures all Coverage for Lucas is at a point braids either. different look. she said. ''The people at Leonard coverage is falling.'' Florida youth. where it is becoming critical. Yet assuming you are able to get If you do a good job keeping up Security told us that we would be Lucas said that when she talked to ''My kids are fine, but what about During the Feb. 12 ice storm, she your hair braided remember to with your micro braids your new getting a better benefits package the president of Leonard Security, me?'' she said. slipped and fell down on five stairs. bring patience. It usually takes style may last you as long as two than what we had at Abacus and, of Scott Leonard, he told her that he Jones said that Lucas could still While her leg was not broken, it about nine hours to get your hair or even three months. Even if course, I went with the money. But made a business decision. qualify for a COBRA, which is a was scraped. She took the situation done. Now if you’ve been read- your hair looks as if it could hold I didn't realize that I was losing my ''He told me that he needed to get bridge health insurance plan for in stride, saying, ''I guess until I find ing my column you know I’m a up longer than three months I health insurance. If I knew I was the contract with the hospital and people who leave companies that some type of solution to not having big fan of conditioners, so please would not keep the braids in any losing my health insurance, I might one of the things he negotiated offered it, but they have to pay health care, I will just have to heal make sure your hair is properly longer than that. Good luck. not have left Abacus.'' away was employee's health insur- higher premiums. Lucas said that myself.'' conditioned before you embark on Lucas, 30, is an example of mil- ance,'' Lucas said. ''He said that tak- she looked into that and said it costs lions of Americans who are work- ing away health insurance lowered too much. ing at jobs without health insurance. the cost and therefore he was able ''Aetna said that I would have to More than 42 million Americans to get the hospital as a client. He pay $430 a month and they would Jackson Chairing Health Symposium for Women of Color are believed to be without health also said that health insurance cuts have to get their money on the first Women of Color Cultural event is limited, and women are insurance, many holding full-time into his profit and 'he did not want of the month or coverage would be Foundation are teaming up to host encouraged to get their tickets early jobs. to do that anymore.''' stopped,'' she said. ''That is too Universal Sisters, presented by by calling (904) 549-2938 or visit- Jill Jones, a Leonard Security Jones said that Lucas should be much. I used to pay $116 a month at Speaking of Women's Health. The ing wjct.org. The ticket price program is designed to address the includes continental breakfast, unique health concerns of women lunch and a gift-filled canvas bag. Advice to Black Dads on Relationships of color and educate them about the The First Coast's honorary chair is Being young when the word or verbal or physical abuse. by recognizing whether the rela- significance of preventive health Helen Jackson, Ph.D. Dr. Jackson is topic of “relationships” comes up, For many fathers that I have spo- tionship is good for you or bad for care. The one-day event will feature director of community nutrition we normally think of the romantic ken with, especially young Black you. Remember, relationships are a speakers, breakout sessions, and services at the Duval County Health kind that involve kissing, hugging, fathers, there is a battle being CONSTANT and not stagnant, so free health screenings, and will take Department. She is also president some drama, and a host of other waged. The battle is between the the work you have to do in order to place at the Hyatt Regency and CEO of the Women of Color heart-wrenching factors. What desire make a relationship work has to be Jacksonville Riverfront on Cultural Foundation, and a lifelong about the relationships that don’t constant as well. Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 advocate for women's health, safety receive as much attention? Try something different, be a p.m. and well-being. Relationships such as within father and begin the process of Helen Jackson Seating for the one-day health the community, your family, healing and building healthy WJCT, Baptist Health and the and the one that I’m speak- relationships. ing of today, relationships Healthy relationships: between a father and his • Consist of two or more child are just as important. persons who support one DaylightDaylight SavingsSavings TTimeime Bonds that inspire and another enrich us, encouraging our • Maintain a high level of well being, and help support our respect for person, property, and BeginsBegins SundaySunday,, MarMarchch 09,09, 20082008 sense of self-worth are considered ideas healthy relationships. Other con- to be • Have open and clear communi- nections we have may create dis- there for his child(ren) or to be self- cation Don’t Forget comfort, increase stress levels, and ish and do his own thing. • Are non-violent, emotionally be detrimental to our mental and Unfortunately, these two things and physically physical health. These are regarded cannot share the same energy and • Maintain a level of trust and pri- to Set Your as unhealthy relationships. space with each another. vacy Whether a bond is healthy or For those men out there who may • Encourage growth both inside unhealthy often depends on our be a little fuzzy on determining and outside of the bond Clock willingness to nurture it and our what relationships are healthy, I’ve Unhealthy relationships: capability to determine whether or compiled a list to help identify • May be emotionally or physi- not it is hurting us or helping us. healthy and unhealthy relation- cally abusive Forward During healthy relationships, we ships. • Lack respect for privacy often learn to compromise and However, many relationship • May involve ridicule, criti- avoid unnecessary frustrations. problems can be transformed with cisms, and jealousy 1 Hour Unhealthy relationships may communication, a willingness to • May negatively impact either involve criticisms, ridicule, and support a healthy connection, and persons self-esteem Daylight savings time • Cause emotional tension, stress, will be in effect until discomfort, and sadness • Often includes dishonesty, lack Sunday, November 2, 2008 of trust, and intimidation N O R T H F L O R I D A OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. 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PRIDE March Book Friday, March 14, 2008. The three Tonys, two Golden Globes, a will be held on April 3rd. Call 632- Jacksonville for two performances 45th Annual luncheon and awards program will Grammy and an Emmy. She is best 5555 for more information. at the Times Union Center for Club Meeting be held at the Omni Hotel at noon. known, however, for her live con- Performing Arts. The shows will be Shrimp Festival The March book club meeting will This year’s honorees include certs. The performance will be at Funk Fest 2008 on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 5 This year's 45th Annual Isle of be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 Roslyn Phillips, Pam Paul, Mary the Moran Theater. Call 632-3373 p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets or for Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will be at 5:30 pm at Oakleaf Plantation, Terry, Nina Waters and Kristi for tickets or more information. Concert at Metro Park more information call 353-3309. held on May 2, 3 & 4. Located in Oakleaf Village Clubhouse, 370 Bageant-Epperson. For tickets or Funk Fest 2008 will take place on historic Fernandina Beach, FL, Oakleaf Village Parkway, Orange more information, call 421.3486. Free Plant Saturday, April 5th at Metropolitan "Cure by Design" when not feasting on shellfish or Park, Fl. 32065. The book for dis- park. Featured artists include other festival fare, visitors can Cultivating Class Fashion & Luncheon cussion will be Blond Faith by Jax Genealogical Morris Day and the Time, Big enjoy the works of over 300 award- Walter Mosley. For more informa- There will be a free class on Plant Daddy Kane, Betty Wright and the The 9th annual "Cure by Design" winning artists and craftspeople and tion, call 389-8417. Society Meeting Propagation Basics, "Setting seeds Gap Band. The show starts at 5 p.m. Fashion Show and Luncheon will their creations in various mediums. The Jacksonville Genealogical and taking cuttings". Tuesday, For more info call 223-3587. be held Wednesday April 16, 2008, The festival also boasts an excellent African and Society will hold their regular March 25, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a showing of fine antiques and col- monthly meeting, March 15, 2008, p.m. The class will be held at the Jax Children’s Chorus Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, lectibles, including furniture, Jacksonville Children’s at 1:30 p.m., at the Webb- Webb Wesconnett Regional Library Lunch and Couture Fashion Show depression glass, jewelry, crystal Choruses Join Forces Wesconnett Branch Library, 6887 6887 103rd Street. Participants will Auditions at Brentwood featuring celebrity models and can- and coins. Visit www.shrimpfesti- The African Children's Choir and 103rd Street, Jacksonville, Florida. learn how to take cuttings and start The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus cer survivors. It will be held at the val.com or call 866-4-AMELIA. the Jacksonville Children's Chorus We are very pleased to have as our your own seeds. Hands-on activi- (www.jaxchildrenschorus.com) is Jacksonville Veterans Memorial will be in concert together Saturday, speaker, Dr. Carolyn Williams, ties are included with ways to recy- holding fall semester auditions for Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Universal Sisters March 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. The Professor of History at the cle paper products and take home children grades 2-12 on Monday, Boulevard. This event is a celebra- April 7, 2008 at Brentwood Universal Sisters is a program one time performance will be at the University of North Florida. She your own seed pots. Call 387-8850 tion of life, survivorship, and the designed to address the unique Times Union Center for the will discuss African-American to register. Space is limited. Elementary School from 6-7 p.m. fight against cancer. For ticket The school address is 3750 health concerns of women of color. Performing Arts, Jacoby Hall. History and Genealogy; From information, contact the American The one-day event will feature Slavery to Freedom; African- Stanton Cultural Springfield Blvd. To schedule an Cancer Society 904-391-3608. audition, call (904) 346-1636. dynamic keynote speakers, break- People of Color Science American Migration from Fort Heritage Luncheon out sessions, and free health screen- George Island to Jacksonville, Ritz Black ings, and will take place at the & Invention Expo 2008 1870-1910." For additional infor- All former faculty, administrators Florida Forum Lecture and graduates of Old, new, Broadway Performance Hyatt Hotel on Saturday, May 3 The 2008 Annual People of Color mation please contact Mary with Tiki Barber from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Science and Invention Expo will be Chauncey at 781-9300. Vocational and College Preparatory Your Arms Too Short to Box with Stanton are invited to the seventh The Florida Forum Lecture series God will be on the stages of the Ritz Seating for the one-day health at the Prime Osborn Convention event is limited, and women are Center, March 14 - 23, 2008. The Audition for annual Cultural heritage Luncheon. will continue on April 8, 2008 with Theater April 18th at 8:00 p.m. The classes of 38’ 48’ 58’ 68’ 78’ broadcaster, former NFL pro and Loosely based on the Gospel of St. encouraged to get their tickets early. national exhibit, founded by Miss Tickets are available by calling Ernestine Johnson, a native of Dreamgirls 88’ and 98 will be honored. The author Tiki Barber. Matthew, this two-act musical Stage Aurora Theatrical Company luncheon will be held on Thursday, Tiki Barber retired in 2007 holding played on Broadway from 1976 to (904) 549-2938 or visiting wjct.org. Jacksonville, is quite remarkable The ticket price includes continen- and maintains it’s innovative; with will hold auditions for their upcom- March 27th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 every NY Giants rushing record and 1979. For tickets call 632-5555. ing production "Dreamgirls" p.m. in the Stanton Auditorium. For tied with two other NFL players for tal breakfast, lunch and a gift-filled indigenous artifacts more than canvas bag. 3,000 years old. For details, please singers and dancers are needed. more information or to RSVP your yards rushing and receiving. The One Jax Humanitarian call 904-358-0945. Auditions will be held on attendance, call Ms. Grace Brown three-time Pro Bowl player was Saturday, March 15, 2008 from Galvin at 630-6760 ext 118. both a scholar and an athlete at the Awards Dinner Comedian Steve Ritz Amateur 3:00 p.m. - to 6:00 p.m. and University of Virginia. Tiki joined The 2008 Humanitarian Awards Harvey in Concert Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 1:00 The Art of Spoken NBC in 2007 and will split his time Dinner presented by Onejax, will be Night Auditions as a correspondent between the held on April 29th at 6 p.m. at the You’ve seen him in everything p.m. - to 5:00 p.m. at the from the television shown named bAre you ready to take your skills Jacksonville Center of the Arts, Word at the Ritz Today show and NBC’s Football Hyatt Regency Jacksonville The First Thursday of every Night. Barber is also an award-win- Riverfront Hotel. The special event after himself to being one of the to the next level? The Ritz Theater 2049 N. Pearl Street. Male and Kings of Comedy, now Steve will hold their next Amateur Night Females performers must be at least month at 7:00 p.m., the lobby of the ning children’s book co-author. For honors those who have demonstrat- Ritz is transformed into a stage for ticket information call 202-2886. ed an unwavering commitment to Harvey will grace the stage of the auditions on Thursday, March 13, 18 years of age. Please prepare a Times Union Center on Saturday, 5:00-6:15 p.m. This is your chance song from the play that shows off poets and poetry lovers of all ages. serving the community. This year's Show off your own talent for verse, honorees include Gertrude Peele, May 10th at 8 p.m. For tickets call to show your skills to all of your vocal range and character. For Bill Cosby in Concert Ticketmaster at 353-3309. Jacksonville—right on the Ritz more information please call Stage or just come, listen and soak up the Veteran comedic entertainer Bill Michael Korn, James Burt and stage! Please bring accompaniment Aurora at (904) 765 7372. creative atmosphere. The next open Cosby will be returning to Deboarah Pass. For more informa- music. All ages and talents wel- Dreamgirls will perform at the session featuring free admission tion, call 354-1529. come! Your piece must be no longer Florida Theatre May 10-11, 2008. than 3 1/2 minutes. Auditions are closed to the viewing public. For Liza Minelli in Concert more information call 632-5555. You never know whator who Liza Minnelli began performing at the age of three and hasn’t stopped Girl Scouts Women of since will be in Jacksonville for her Distinction Luncheon first performance in 15 years on you may miss in the Free Press The Gateway Girls Scouts Sunday, March 16th at 7 p.m. An Council will have their 2008 icon of stage and screen, the leg- Women of Distinction Luncheon on endary superstar has won an Oscar, SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR only $35.50 Do You Have an Event for Around Town? 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Atty. Kathy Wilson takes a moment to chat with Dr. William Cody. Howard Taylor, Pamela Adams and Mr. and Mrs. John Darby. The bride receives the traditional KappaAlpha Psi serenade.

Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Dwayne M. The bride received the customary Alpha Kappa Alpha serenade. Murray and fraternity member Dr. Chester Aikens.

The bride’s cake matched her wedding dress. Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Lane

Mrs. Ernestine Bivens and Ms. Gail Holley

The bridal party who arrived in two stretch limousines and a Rolles Royce were Rikka Flemning-Gartrell, LaTanya Hicks, Kathy Bailey, Marcia Sanders, Mamie Davis, Little Miss Kionna Akil, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lane, Little Master Khalil Akil ring bearer, Maj. Spencer T. Bruce, Rev. Guests danced throughout the evenuing in the festively custom deco- Tony Hansberry, Virgil Speed, Edward Tollliver and Ronald McCoy. Stan Johnson Photos rated room to the tunes of the Ray Love Ensemble. A sunny Florida evening set the Held in Historic Mt. Zion AME While waiting for the newlyweds to Cakes, and Carved Roast beef. The the Lane's continued their celebra- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Riley tone for a bright future for the for- Church, over 300 guests witnessed finish up taking their new photos, evening's dessert menu included a tion with family and friends at a House Museum and FAMU mer Gwendolyn Mitchell and the sacred exchange of vows by the well wishers had the opportunity to variety of fresh fruit that could be brunch hosted by the bride's parents Marching 100 Alumni Association. Ernest Lane who chose March 1st couple officiated by Rev. F.D. stroll the museum and gardens and dipped in the flowing chocolate in their elegant northside home. Major Spencer Tyrone Bruce served to unite in Holy Matrimony. The Richardson and the bride's father, view priceless works of art. Prior to fountain and of course the well Prior to departing back to their as the best man. wedding ceremony designed under Dr. Robert L. Mitchell. The bride’s the entrance of the couple, guests anticipated wedding cake. The cut- respective locations, out of town The former Gwendolyn Yvette the theme, "Timeless Elegance", designer champagne colored gown were welcomed to their seats in a ting of the four-tier wedding cake guests celebrated once again with Mitchell is the daughter of Dr. and culminated a courtship brought with gold accents and crystal pallets festively custom decorated hall to which replicated the intricate lace the newlyweds who graciously Mrs. Robert L. Mitchell. She holds together by mutual friends. Lane, was elegance personified. As one welcome the Bridal Party. design of the bride's designer gown shared their excitement of the boun- both a Bachelor and Masters of CEO of Ernest J. Lane Men and onlooker remarked, you could just The couple strolled in arm in arm was followed by the cutting of the ty of gifts received by opening each Science degree from Florida State Women's Gifts & Apparel in feel the groom’s happiness as he beaming with pride in each others groom's cake, a surprise to the and every one of them. University. Her memberships and Tallahassee, FL traditionally lifted the veil of his new bride to faces as they immediately celebrat- groom from the bride. The cake was Ernest Jerome Lane is the son of affiliations include Alpha Kappa dropped to one knee and asked look into her eyes. The double ring ed their first public appearance as a red velvet replica of his diamond- Mrs. Sadie M. Lane and the late Alpha Sorority, The Drifters, and Gwendolyn for her hand in mar- ceremony culminated with a first man and wife with a dance to the shaped fraternity pin and as a finale, Eddie Lane, Sr. In addition to being the Links, Inc. riage during the December holiday communion and the Lord's Prayer tune of "I'll Always Love You". there was special entertainment for an entrepreneur, he is also Associate Following a honeymoon at the season. The busy real estate execu- sung by Cherrye Best-Branch. Eleventh Episcopal District AME the bride by the groom by his fra- Minister of First Institutional Coastal Resort with an additional tive gladly accepted and began a Guests packed the Cummer Bishop McKinley Young did the ternity brothers who performed Missionary Baptist Church of international destination planned whirlwind of plans to bring togeth- Museum of Art for the reception honors of blessing the smorgasbord "The Old Walk". Tallahassee, Fl. He holds a Master this summer, the Lanes will reside er, friends and family to commemo- that included roses encased in ice of gourmet delights including Festivities did not end with the of Divinity degree from Smith in Tallahassee, Florida. rate their union. sculptures and walking waiters. Atlantic Prawns, Maryland Crab reception. The following Sunday, Bible College and is a member of Page 12 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press March 6-12, 2008 South Africa Still Plagued by Racism JOHANNESBURG - As new racist cracks appear in the veneer of South Africa's Rainbow Nation, analysts say the country was feeling the effects of papering over its dif- ferences instead of tackling them head-on. Basking in the afterglow of a globally acclaimed transition from whites-only apartheid rule to democracy under black president Nelson Mandela, intolerant pockets continue to fester 14 years into democracy. This week, simmering tensions were thrust into the spotlight when a video made by four white univer- sity students, in which they lead five black workers through a series of degrading mock-initiation activi- South Africans walk past a statue ties, was made public. daily of former South African President Nelson Mandela in 2005 in The youths' work, condemned by Johannesburg. As new racist cracks parties across the political spec- appear in the veneer of South trum, was a protest against forced Africa's Rainbow Nation, analysts integration of black and white stu- say the country was feeling the dents in residences at the effects of papering over its differ- Shown above are participating authors (L-R) Cynthia Anderson, Willie Dorsey, Willye Dennis, Rodney Hurst and Marsha Phelts University of the Free State in what ences instead of tackling them head- was once an independent Afrikaner on. Local Authors Reflect on Inspirations and Sign Books at the Ritz republic. boy gunned down 10 black people Local authors shared insights on in the Morning." She credited fel- fruition this year when Dorsey, who Marsha Dean Phelts. Her first book, Jody Kollapen, chairman of the at the Skielik informal settlement in what inspired their work last week low panelists Rodney Hurst with is known for writing everything chronicling the rich history of Human Rights Commission estab- the central North West province -- at the Ritz Theatre and LaVilla her first book and hopes that it will down, published his book. American Beach revisited lished by the constitution, said this killing four including two children, Museum. The distinguished panel inspire and motivate young people. Black History Month the historic resort commu- week Mandela took reconciliation in an apparent racist attack. of Jacksonville citizens have titles The pocket sized book includes was the perfect nity with a cookbook of too far -- to the detriment of true Last week, white reporters were covering an array of topics from anecdotes about life followed by time for Rodney treasured recipes. transformation. outraged when they were barred politics to life lessons and tradition- inspirations. She drew on her per- Hurst to release his "This book has recipes "We hadn't dealt with our past. from a gathering of the Black al family recipes. sonal experiences and special memoirs on his from Big Mama, Aunt Broader society never participated Journalists Forum which was LaVilla Museum Director Lydia prayers and quotations that got her experiences with Liza, Emma Morgan in a discussion about what the past addressed by ruling African Stewart beamed with pride as she through her life and career thus far. the civil rights and all of the beach meant for blacks and what the past National Congress (ANC) president looked upon the audience. The "People are surprised when they movement in legends," said Phelts. meant for whites." Kollaen said. Jacob Zuma. assembled group waited anxiously find out it is not a biography" said Jacksonville in "It The celebrated chef The video shows workers -- four Also, the South African Institute for the five presenting authors to Dennis. She says perhaps that is Was Never About a has included recipes women and a man -- downing beer, of Race Relations (SAIRR) tell them more about the inspiration next on her list. Hotdog and a Coke". of southern tastes of dancing and participating in mock research body said racial tensions behind their works. Each author Longtime Coach Willie Dorsey Hurst, who was active everything from rugby practice, after which they are appeared to have risen in the past graciously presented what in their brought his winning strategies to in the NAACP and par- Chopped Chicken made to kneel and eat meat on month, threatening to undo years of thoughts motivated them to be put life in "Changing Defense by the ticipated in the legendary Livers and He which one of the students was progress. their experiences to words. Numbers". The Jacksonville native Axe Handle Saturday Shorty's Pig Feet to filmed urinating. Recent events, "probably set us Cynthia Anderson, author of who has been coaching for over wrote his book at the Smothered Catfish Nuggets and The home-made film ends with the back a significant amount of time", "Open Your Mouth" described her thirty-five years said he when he urgency of family friend and col- Squash Casserole. The book begins words: "That, at the end of the day, said the institute's deputy head book as "full of goodies of how to first began he couldn't find any league Marsha Phelts. with a map of American Beach and is what we think of integration." Frans Cronje. do something." Drawing on Divine material to help him coach. Over "Young people need to know what a brief history. Arts and Culture minister Pallo When the ANC unseated the inspiration, she created her book twenty years ago, his friend, Edgar happened," Hurst told his audience. Following the descriptive motiva- Jordan told public radio the record- racially oppressive apartheid state based on Biblical principles and Bennett, Sr. gave him a book enti- Backing up his book's title, he said tions behind their books, each ing was "reprehensible, disgrace- in 1994, Mandela and other leaders every day life. tled "How to Write" in hopes he his book was about human dignity, author attended their own display ful" and had happened "despite the took hold of the phrase Rainbow Noted Jacksonville citizen Willye would put some of his experiences respect and courage. tables where they signed books and fact that these young people didn't Nation, coined by Nobel peace lau- Dennis has compiled many of her and winning strategies on paper. The final panelists was the answered questions from the curi- live under apartheid. But they are reate Desmond Tutu to describe the favorite quotations for "Joy Cometh Mr. Bennett's hopes finally came to evening's veteran, two time author ous literacy lovers. deeply infected with racism." country's multi-racial unity. In January, a 17-year-old white

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