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Passing the Torch: Gentlemen’s Club Brotherhood Event

Often times the images of young Black men are etched in people’s minds via the media as a problem of By Edwin Buggage young men walking around with their pants sagging and lacking ambition . Also that there is a generation Photos by Harry Cass and gap where the elders are not guiding the young; these as are many portrayals of Black men are inaccurate . Edwin Buggage Today more Black men are stepping up to the plate being mentors, and fathers who are positive, working, guiding and inspiring the next generation but this is a face not often seen in the media or popular culture . Recently, The Urban League of Greater New Orleans under the leadership of Nolan Rollins, Dr . Andre Perry, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and CEO of the Capital One-

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University of New Orleans Charter teaching kids, instructing them on time out to talk to us and offer ad- to a boxing match with the older men School Network along with Wilbert how to knot a tie even showing them vice and guidance about our future,” serving as trainers and motivators to “Chill” Wilson owner of Mr . Chill’s what became coined as the Landrieu says Simon as he speaks confidently the young, saying as Bundini Brown First Class Cuts who is an Entrepre- knot . Also in attendance to help was wearing his new tie . “Today these the famous corner man of the all- neur, published Author and Founder local style legend Freddy Perriott of men reached out and let me know time great Muhammad Ali told him of “Walk A Mile For A Child” joined Saks Fifth Avenue with tie tying tips that I can be whatever I want to be many times before he stepped into forces to put on an event called “The for the young men on hand . and that the tie represents respecta- the ring, “Rumble Young Man Rum- Gentleman’s Club Brotherhood One of the event organizers Dr . bility, but whether I have it on or not ble .” Using this example he contin- Event .” Andre Perry has spent his adult life it is important to still conduct myself ues saying, “Life is not easy and the Nineteen young men from lo- as an advocate for children . As one in a respectful manner ”. difference between those who win cal area high schools gathered and who has overcome adversity as a were paired with professional men young person and becoming a suc- who taught them how to tie ties in cess he believes it is the obligation addition to some receiving haircuts of men of the community to stand up and other grooming tips . The young and be part of the solution to prob- men also had one-on-one time with lems affecting the lives of young their mentors speaking with them men . He feels if these things are not about their career plans and aspi- done that later in life they may be- rations . Many men from all walks come roadblocks for them being the of life served as mentors with one fathers, husbands and leaders the

goal investing in the future; those community needs moving forward . in attendance included former City Perry says this event is an impor- Council Member James Carter, N O. . tant step in helping young men rec- Saints cornerback Jabari Greer who ognizing that presenting themselves arrived with his one year old son in in a professional manner is more tow donning a tie and New Orleans than simply a transformation of an Mayor Mitch Landrieu were on hand outward appearance but change in a to share and give back . more holistic way . Perry believes to- “The event is a rites of passage and day it is important for men to reach we did it in a style, all New Orleans out and help build for the next gen- with food and music that reflects our eration . Saying that a more hands James Carter, is one who has and lose in life is how they handle culture” says Wilbert “Chill” Wilson, on approach is necessary “It takes a been known as a child advocate, he adversity, so today we are here to “I think in these times we need to go level of intimacy and trust between a is walking around inside of Chill’s let them know they can turn to us in back to more formal ways, using cer- man and young boy in tying a tie, it barbershop talking to young people their times of need .” emonies to teach our boys and show- is something that connects them and giving them encouraging words and One of the participants helping a ing them how men are to conduct I hope this is the beginning of some- working with one youngster helping young man tie his knot is a brother themselves ”. On hand to share was thing that can become a tradition in him tie his knot . “The ceremony is named Dwight Bell . All of twenty- Mayor Mitch Landrieu who was af- this, a city that already has so many important, but more importantly this seven he has seen his life make a fable and accessible telling his story wonderful traditions,” says Perry . is about letting our young people complete 180 . As Wilbert “Chill” to the young men about his life and Troy Simon was one of the young know that they are somebody and Wilson introduced him to everyone his own son Benjamin and tying a tie men in attendance . He said the time that we are here to give them the at first he seemed a bit shy in telling and it was a moment of bonding be- spent with the mentors was helpful, tools of success,” says Carter . He his story, but soon he chimed in on tween them; he also participated in “I just appreciate these men taking compares the struggle of young men his story of how he for a time lived

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A New Look for an Age Old Tradition

By Erica Durousseau natural philosophy, higher es to a new location . The former mathematics, world histo- St . James Major School in Gentilly St. Mary’s ry, chemistry, bookkeep- would serve as new grounds for ing, and of course French . St . Mary’s students . prepares to To help build social skills But there’s no place like home! and talents outside of their Sticking to their school motto, reopen it’s doors basic education, the girls “No Excellence Without Hard chose electives like music Work”, St . Mary’s Academy is If you’re from New Orleans, or and painting, and tapestry now embarking on what can be have lived in the area a while, then making . The school was considered another great mile- you know that Catholic schools like none other . That is stone . With the new facility al- are not only a prestigious fixture until Xavier Preparatory most complete and ready for a in the backbone of the commu- opened, another second- grand re-opening, the buzz is nity, but also a face of leadership ary school for African American the new school and Motherhouse named the single worst disaster in phenomenal . Their new Band Di- in educational studies, sports and girls . Over the years, enrollment was built at the current location the history of the city . Like many rector, Ray Johnson, can feel the tradition . In fact, some of New Or- decreased and the fear that St . on Chef Menteur highway . The other schools, their students were excitement . “This is something leans’ great leaders have emerged Mary’s could disappear became unique curriculum continued to going to have to find another place we all have looked forward to for from the Catholic school system, evident . That’s when Mother grow and evolve, producing top to receive education, or simply some time, and the students and and it’s no wonder why the tradi- Mary Elizabeth began to focus scholars and more graduates each stay where they had ended up, dis- faculty are very excited”, says tion is still strong today . For St . specifically on re-vamping in 1930 year . By the 2002, a new leader- placed and scattered throughout Johnson . Homecoming festivities Mary’s Academy, established in and keeping its customs alive . ship was formed at St . Mary’s the United States in various cities and alumni celebrations are being New Orleans in 1867, their proud Three years later, the fruits of her when the first President, Sister and states . It seemed as if a tradi- planned and on November 13th history and rich tradition will soon labor were evident, as the acad- Greta Jupitor was appointed . With tion for African American girls in and 14th, the past and the present be renewed, with the unveiling emy ranked first in the state in a strong administrative team and New Orleans was in danger of dis- will unite once again to celebrate of the newly remodeled facility . graduation examinations . Enroll- excellent leadership, St . Mary’s appearing . But with the help of a the history of the academy . Under What was once only a dream five ment steadily increased, various Academy was continuing the age familiar counterpart, Xavier Prep, the direction of their Principal, years ago, has now been realized . school programs and activities old tradition of quality education students were able to return to Sister Jenny Jones, St . Mary’s Originally opened on Chartres emerged, and St . Mary’s once among African American girls in class from January thru May of now has a co-ed curriculum for Street in New Orleans, St . Mary’s again thrived . New Orleans . 2006 on the Campus of Xavier the primary school, girls and boys Academy, first known as St . By 1947, St . Mary’s was a But their story was halted by Preparatory High School in an alli- attend classes there, with the high Mary’s School, opened its doors member of SACS, Southern As- Hurricane Katrina, a devastating ance that was formed called MAX school continuing its legacy as an in 1867, becoming the first Catho- sociation of Schools and Colleges, natural disaster and a resounding SCHOOL . Although students had all-girls private school . For more lic secondary school for African and enrollment was at an all time similarity among schools in New a place to learn, the hope that the information on the rebuilding of American girls in the city . In June high, and it was time to move the Orleans, both public and private . school on Chef Highway could be St . Mary’s Academy, or to learn of 1878, Victoria Jourdan became educational institution out of the The school facility was ravaged rebuilt was highly unlikely . Then more about this year’s homecom- St . Mary’s first graduate . With a French Quarter and into a new fa- with 6 feet of water and sludge, a generous, and unexpected doing activities, you can log on to rigorous curriculum, focusing on cility . During the transition, class- leaving the grounds uninhabit- nation from the Archdiocese of www smaneworleans. com,. or call academic excellence, the girls es were held at the old St . Louis able . Students were left with no New Orleans, afforded the school (504)245-0200 . were taught English, algebra, Cathedral School on St . Ann, until school to return to after what was the opportunity to move its class- www.ladatanews.com StateTrailblazer & Local News October 16 - October 22, 2010 Page 5

Hud Announces Additional Support To Help Louisiana Homeowners Struggling With Unemployment And Foreclosure 32 States and Puerto Rico Will Receive Funds Through HUD’s Emergency Homeowners Loan Program

U S. . Department of Housing of the year . Fund initiative administered by gage arrearages and payments on ministered by NeighborWorks® and Urban Development (HUD) “The Emergency Homeowner the U .S . Treasury Department . their mortgage principal, interest, America will coordinate intake Regional Administrator C . Don- Loan Program will provide lim- Under the EHLP: mortgage insurance premiums, counseling, document prepa- ald Babers announced today this ited and targeted assistance to 1)The borrower must be at taxes and hazard insurance for up ration and outreach functions . week it’s Emergency Homeown- help working families get back least three months delinquent in to 24 months . HUD will also use its delegation ers Loan Program (EHLP), The on their feet and keep their home their payments and have a rea- There will be a dual delivery authority to contract with an ex- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform while they look for work,” said sonable likelihood of being able to approach for program adminis- perienced entity to provide loan and Consumer Protection Act, Mr . Babers . “In crafting this new resume repayment of their mort- tration . The first approach will servicing and fiscal control func- signed into law by President loan program, HUD built on the gage payments and related hous- delegate some of the program’s tions such as collecting payments Obama in July, authorizes HUD to lessons learned from Treasury’s ing expenses within two years . administrative functions to a des- from homeowners, distributing administer a $1 billion Emergen- Hardest Hit initiative to design 2)The property must be the ignated third party . The second payments to servicers, and man- cy Homeowners Loan Program, and implement a program to principle residence of the borrow- approach will enable state hous- aging loan balances . to provide assistance – for up to assist struggling unemployed er, and eligible borrowers may ing finance agencies (HFAs) that o Substantially similar state 24 months – to homeowners who homeowners avoid preventable not own a second home . operate substantially similar pro- law approach: State HFAs that have experienced a substantial foreclosures . Together these two 3)The borrower must have grams to engage in relief efforts operate loan assistance programs reduction in income due to invol- initiatives represent a combined suffered at least a 15 percent re- on behalf of residents of their that are determined by HUD to be untary unemployment, underem- $8 6. billion investment to help duction in income and have been state: substantially similar to the EHLP ployment, or a medical condition struggling borrowers and in do- able to afford their mortgage pay- o Delegated approach: HUD will receive allocations to fund and are at-risk of foreclosure . ing so further contribute to the ments prior to the event that trig- will delegate key program ad- emergency loans for borrowers in HUD will assist borrowers in 32 Obama Administration’s efforts gered the loss income . ministration functions to Neigh- their states as well as payments to states and Puerto Rico not other- to stabilize housing markets and How They Will Be Helped borWorks® America – an ex- cover the administrative costs of wise funded by Treasury’s Hard- communities across the country .” The HUD Emergency Hom- perienced and highly regarded performing the intake and hous- est Hit Housing Fund program, Who Will Be Helped eowners Loan Program will offer national network of affiliated ing counseling and fiscal agent based on the state’s relative share The program will complement a forgivable, deferred payment housing counseling agencies . functions (described above) di- of unemployed homeowners . It is existing Administration efforts “bridge loan” (zero percent inter- Under the program, non-profit rectly or indirectly through sub- HUD’s intention for the program to assist struggling homeowners est, non-recourse, subordinate housing counselors who are part contracts with third parties . to begin taking applications from – including the Home Affordable loans) for up to $50,000 to assist el- of the National Foreclosure Miti- eligible homeowners by the end Modification and Hardest Hit igible borrowers with their mort- gation Counseling Program ad-

Fielkow Addresses Constituent Questions during live chat on Fielkow.net Virtual Town Hall Meetings

Councilmember Arnie Fielkow and how the Commission will be on the public access TV station Find hosted his second virtual town seated . He also fielded questions reaches those constituents that hall meeting last week before about what can be done now to are unable to attend the meet- the City Council meeting com- improve playground lighting and ings, the virtual town hall allows us on menced . The live chat, which can safety, among other topics . these individuals to engage and be accessed on his personal web- The next town hall will take ask questions . This live chat is facebook site, www .fielkow .net, is another place in December and will focus just the beginning of what I am conduit by which he can reach on the 2011 budget, which must sure will evolve into an even more out to constituents and answer be passed on or before December robust and seamless integration Data their questions in real time . 1st, 2010 . Log onto www .fielkow . of technology and City Council,” Thursday’s town hall addressed net for regular updates . said Council President Fielkow . the topic: ‘NORD reform passed . “Virtual town halls are a To learn about future town hall News Now what?’ Councilman Fielkow great integration of technology meetings, log onto www .Fielkow . answered questions about the New Orleans City Councilman and government . While the live net regularly . Weekly make-up of the new Commission Arnie Fielkow streaming of public meetings Page 6 October 16 - October 22, 2010 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com

The Black Womens Roundtable Highlights Photos by Vincent Sylvain Earlier this week, the Black Women’s Roundtable Tour highlights include: Saturday, Oct . 9th: Unity Health Walk to End Diabetes, at Dillard Uni- versity, led by Kellie Williams who played “Laura Winslow” from the hit sitcom Family Matters and New Orleans native and internationally renowned Jazz Vocalist, Stephanie Jordan . Also, the BWR Healthy Wealthy Wise Mini-Expo, Health & Wellness Fair & Empowerment Workshops, was hosted at Dent Hall Gym at Dillard University, Special guests included: Clayola Brown, President, A . Philip Randolph Institute, Dominique Dawes, Olympic Gold Medalist & Co-Chair, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition and Kellie Williams, actress .

Pictured left to right, Judy Reese Morse, Deputy Mayor & Chief of Staff, City of New Orleans, Melanie Campbell, President & CEO, NCBCP & National Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, City of New Orleans, Susan Taylor, Founder and CEO of National Cares Mentoring Movement

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Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes and two young attendees

Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO, NCBCP & National Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable, Stephanie Jordan, Internationally renowned Jazz Vocalist, Coordinator. Black Women’s Roundtable Walk & Mini-Health Fair, A.D. Barry. FM98.5, Kellie Williams who played “Laura Winslow” from the hit sitcom Family Matters, Gabrielle Deruise, Fitness Instructor, Fit Mama Boot Camp Congressional Candidates Forum featuring (l to r) Congressman Joseph “Ahn” Cao(R), Anthony Marquize(I) and Cedric Richmond(D) Page 8 October 16 - October 22, 2010 CommentaryTrailblazer www.ladatanews.com

Mid-Term Elections More Important for African-Americans

sentatives in question, there is a rising con- the November election . a rate that is nearly reaching epidemic pro- cern that the lack of voter turnout among I say disturbing because if anyone has a portions; This is not acceptable . Democrats will undermine the new policies reason to get out and vote it is the African- Therefore, we must make a decision, that have been instituted in the past couple American community . We do not have the who do we want to be as a people or a na- of years and undo measures like “The Af- luxury of being able to sit idly by and al- tion? Do we want to go back or do we want fordable Healthcare Act,” “The Wall Street low others to make decisions for us . We to move forward? Do we want to erase the Reform and Consumer Protection Act” and must realize that we have a stake in what steps that we struggled to take in the 60s? “The Credit Card Holders’ Bill of Rights .” happens with this election . We are affected We have suffered too long and struggled All of which are reforms that protect work- the most by the policies that come out of too hard to turn back now . Too many peo- ing, middle-class Americans . Washington . Make no mistake and be very ple were beaten and jailed too many lives There is also a concern that the energy clear, there is an effort to reverse all of the have been lost . John Lewis of the extreme right is unstoppable; That progress that we have made during the Civ- As one who almost died on the Edmund U .S . Representative those who want to privatize Social Security, il Rights Movement . There are some who Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama for the repeal the healthcare law, and continue tax want to eliminate certain provisions of the right to vote, I urge you not to be silent, breaks for the wealthiest 2% in this coun- Civil Rights’ and Voting Rights’ Acts, and but to stand up, rise-up, and exercise your try have mobilized and are gearing up for even repeal the 14th Amendment, gut the right to vote . It is not only your right but The upcoming mid-term elections have a fight . However, what is even more dis- Fair Housing Act, and abolish the Depart- your duty to those who sacrificed so much been the focus of all of the political pundits . turbing is that a great number of African- ment of Education . This, at a time when to afford you this precious, almost sacred With control of the U .S . House of Repre- Americans may fail to turn out and vote in our children are dropping out of school at right .

Letter to the Editor I am Antoine GHOST Mitchell, a visual and spoken word artist from Baton Rouge, La . I am also a proud Fine Arts Alumni of South- ern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge . I presently have an exhibition running at the Scotlandville Branch Library in Baton Rouge and will have a reception on October 31st called “Wake-Up Art ”. Wake-Up Art commemorates the 1972 Smith-Brown incident that happened on Southern University’s campus . The reception will also pay homage to many progressive movements of yesterday and today where the People united against oppression and injustice . This is a special request to those who went to Southern or was around Southern University during the student protests of 1972 . I am looking for anyone that is willing to either participate in this reception by telling your story, or simply meeting with me privately to share your memories . I know that these could be very trying memories to reach back to, and most would probably feel hurt or some sense of fear in remembering those turbulent times . I assure you, however, that I will have the greatest respect in your memories if you choose to speak openly; and I will have the greatest respect in your privacy if you want to remain anonymous . Remembering the Smith-Brown incident of 1972 is something that can and will connect the elder Civil Rights generation of yesterday to the current progressive youths of today . I just simply want to artistically build a bridge . If you are interested in participating in the reception, please con- tact me at (225) 933-7090 or email me at asheghost@hotmail .com .

Antoine GHOST Mitchell

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Health Reform: From Capitol Hill to Your Medicine Cabinet

stop the rhetoric and get the facts . Thanks To help reduce the out-of-pocket costs provide care for everyone – no matter how to new provisions and discount programs facing Medicare beneficiaries within the much they are able to pay . introduced in the landmark legislation, coverage gap, beginning in 2011, America Access to quality medicines takes more more Americans than ever before will have ’s biopharmaceutical research companies than just dollars and cents; it takes an access to improved health care, including will provide a 50 percent discount on brand- enormous investment in the research and their prescriptions . name medicines to eligible beneficiaries . development of new and better treatments Today’s tough economy has forced many When combined with government contri- – to the tune of 10-15 years and more than to make difficult decisions about their butions, the coverage gap will be effectively $1 billion for a single medicine . health, like choosing to go without needed closed during the next 10 years . Long before health care reform was a re- medicines so they can pay for food . This is But, the Medicare coverage gap dis- ality, patients could turn to the Partnership a choice no one should have to make, and count program is only part of the larger for Prescription Assistance (PPA) for help . Larry Lucas both lawmakers and those in the health health reform overhaul . Another impor- Today, this nationwide effort sponsored NNPA Columnist care industry recognize that . The new cov- tant issue is working to bridge the huge by America’s biopharmaceutical research erage gap discount program in the Medi- disparity between those who have access companies is still providing access to pa- care prescription drug benefit will help pre- to health care and those who do not – a par- tient assistance programs that provide free vent seniors from ever having to make that ticularly profound problem in our commu- or nearly free medicines to patients in need . choice . The coverage gap, or “donut hole,” nity where patients without insurance may For more information, call 1-888-4PPA- From last summer’s town hall meetings occurs when patients’ prescription costs rely on emergency rooms or free clinics for NOW or visit www .pparx .org . to this fall’s mid-term election ads, no doubt reach a limit under their coverage plans, care . Critically, the new health reform law Larry Lucas is a retired Vice President you’ve heard a lot about health care reform . forcing them to pay for the remaining costs expands the health workforce and increas- for the Pharmaceutical Research and Man- But what does it mean for you? It’s time to of their medicines up to a certain point . es funding for community health centers to ufacturers of America (PhRMA) .

Cease Public Defender Fees

individuals facing misdemeanor charges decided 95 percent of the time to waive their right to an attorney because they couldn’t afford the fees . It’s no surprise that this is com- mon practice in states with large prison populations . With defendants representing themselves and going up against trained prosecu- tors, the chances of a conviction Judge Greg Mathis are much higher . This could lead to unlawful convictions and over- crowded prison populations . In an ideal world, anyone accused of a crime would have the means to Even if you’ve never encountered the pay for an attorney . Unfortunately, criminal justice system, you’re probably fa- most of those arrested come from miliar with the phrase “You have the right poor communities and don’t have to speak to an attorney . If you cannot af- the money – even $1000 – to pay ford an attorney, one will be appointed to for legal counsel . Charging for that you .” What you may not know is that, in service, in effect, denies them a ba- many states, defendants are being charged sic right to representation . for that court appointed attorney . This in- Most of us believe that, on many creasing trend is leading many poor defen- levels, the criminal justice system dants to waive their legal right to represen- is unfairly stacked against poor in- tation and, instead, represent themselves . dividuals . This trend of charging A report released by the New York Uni- defendants for legal services does versity School of Law’s Brennan Center for nothing to challenge those beliefs . Justice found that 13 of the 15 states with States must discontinue this prac- the largest prison populations charged tice and find another way to gener- some sort of fee to defendants in need of a ate revenue . By charging for public lawyer . These charges include application defenders, the system is building fees and can add up to more than $1000 . yet another pipeline that directs in- The study found that in Michigan, many dividuals toward prison . Page 10 October 16 - October 22, 2010 News www.ladatanews.com

Senator Landrieu and Local Businesses Support Ending Drill Ban

United States Senator Mary L . “The lifting of the Deep Water critical revenue and national se- Landrieu, D-La ,. responded this Moratorium, while a step in the curity, needs the gulf to get back week to the announcement by right direction, only represents to work . The urgency of this situ- U S. . Department of the Interior real progress if it actually leads ation is not lessened because the Secretary Ken Salazar that the to the issuance of new permits . moratorium has been lifted -- it Obama Administration is lifting Unfortunately, as we have seen will be relieved only when permits the moratorium on deepwater in shallow water -- where only are issued in a timely manner for drilling . twelve permits have been issued both shallow- and deep-water ex- Sen . Landrieu said: since June 8 -- bureaucratic delay ploration, and the Gulf Coast is al- “I applaud the administration can be just as devastating to an in- lowed to go back to work . for taking a step in the right di- dustry as a moratorium . This is of “With this in mind, going for- rection by lifting the deepwater grave concern to us: that the ex- ward we will be tracking and drilling moratorium . Today’s de- perience with deep water permits reporting on shallow- and deep- cision is a good start, but it must will be the same as in shallow wa- water permit issuance . Bi-weekly, be accompanied by an action ter . Moratorium notwithstanding, we will issue a report that will plan to get the entire industry in if permits are not issued for both compare the number of permits the Gulf of Mexico back to work . deep and shallow water explora- issued, versus historical rates . If This means that the administra- Senator Mary Landrieu supports of the Obama Administration to lift tion, over 30,000 jobs in Louisiana there are delays, we will investi- tion must continue to accelerate the ban on deepwater drilling will be at risk . gate and report those findings, as the granting of permits in shal- “The oil and gas industry has well ”. low and deep water, and provide how BOEM is handling the is- of the moratorium is actually put- taken unprecedented steps to en- Michael Hecht, President greater certainty about the rules suing of permits and whether or ting people back to work .” sure compliance and safety going and CEO of GNO, Inc ., said, “Al- and regulations industry must not drilling activity in both shal- The Business Council of Great- forward, and is ready to get back though some contend that ‘the meet . I strongly believe that we low and deep water is resuming . er New Orleans and the River Re- to work . The Gulf Coast, where process is coming to its natural can do this safely and swiftly . When Congress reconvenes gion, and GNO, Inc ., two leading tens of thousands of jobs hang in end,’ we will not rest until regu- “I am not going to release my for the lame duck session next organizations of Move Forward the balance, is ready to get back latory certainty and expedience hold on Jack Lew . Instead, I will month, I will have had several Now, issued the following state- to work . And the nation, which prevails, and the economy of our take this time to look closely at weeks to evaluate if today’s lifting ment: depends upon gulf exploration for region is preserved ”.

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the life on the wrong side of the tracks, and On this day there were men united in that his experience of coming into the bar- a cause, preparing young men for the fu- bershop and being around positive Black ture that lie ahead . Herbert Perryman, men helped him turn his life around . He one of the students participating sporting spoke of the event as the beginning of a his tie said, “Today we learned that in life movement and said that the key to being we have choices, and we can make good a success is to never stop learning . Today or bad ones, but it’s never too late to turn he is preparing for graduation from South- your life around .” ern University at New Orleans (SUNO) as As the event neared a close Wilson, his inspirational story is one of strength, led the singing of Happy Birthday to Dr . survival and rebirth . Perry who turned 40, as all the men joined As Perry mentioned earlier in the eve- in singing along in the spirit of unity and ning Wilson later echoed the same senti- brotherhood; then a raffle took place with ments saying the barbershop is significant one young man getting a gift bag from Saks in the Black community and how it is the and the grand prize given was a ride home most appropriate venue for such an event, in style . Two young men would receive “The barbershop is the one place where a limousine ride home . The Gentlemen’s people from all walks of life come together Club Brotherhood Event was an evening and I was glad we had this opportunity to of food, fun and camaraderie . Hopefully, it do something positive and hopefully con- will serve as a template for things to come tinue to build lasting partnerships like this in presenting a new more accurate face of to make a larger impact in our community Black men inspiring others to be better and let people know that we are doing pos- and show the best of what Black men have itive things .” to offer the world . Data News Weekly Publisher Terry Jones and Wilbert “Chill” Wilson www.ladatanews.com National News October 16 - October 22, 2010 Page 11

Bishop Desmond Tutu Steps Away From Center Stage

Special to the NNPA from the and conventions and uni- Tutu was awarded the 1984 Nobel of principle, an unrelenting cham- AFRO-American Newspaper versity campuses,” Tutu Peace prize for his “role as a unify- pion of justice, and a dedicated (DC) said at the time . ing leader figure in the campaign peacemaker .” South African freedom fighter “Thank you to my col- to resolve the problem of apart- “We will miss his insight and and Nobel Peace Prize winner, leagues, past and pres- heid in South Africa,” according his activism, but will continue former Archbishop Desmond ent, for doing all the work to the press release announcing to learn from his example . We Tutu, announced his retirement and allowing me to take his nomination . Two years later wish the archbishop and his fam- from public life during the first the credit,” he said . he became the first Black arch- ily happiness in the years ahead,” week of October . As an Anglican cleric, bishop of Cape Town . Obama said in a statement . “The Arch,” as he is known Tutu used his bully pulpit That unifying role was again ac- In his retirement, Tutu said in his country, made good on a to condemn the then-de knowledged in 1994 when newly he will eschew media interviews, pledge he issued in July in a tele- jure system of apartheid elected President Nelson Man- and will step down from a univer- vised interview with the Reuters in his country, anger- dela appointed Tutu to head the sity post in South Africa and his News Service that he would retire ing the White minority Truth and Reconciliation Com- work with a U N. . commission to spend more time with his fam- government which ar- mission, the body charged with on preventing genocide . He will ily when he turned 79 on Oct . 7 . rested and briefly jailed scrutinizing human rights abuses continue his work with his peace “The time has now come to him once after a protest that occurred during the apart- foundation and with The Elders, a slow down, to sip Rooibos tea and revoked his passport heid years . council of global statesmen . with my beloved wife in the after- twice, actions that were Said fellow Peace Prize winner, Echoing the words of Nelson noons, to watch cricket, to travel reversed, however, after President Barack Obama about Mandela, Tutu said Oct . 7: “As to visit my children and grandchil- Bishop Desmond Tutu international outcries . Tutu’s retirement: “For decades Madela said on his retirement: dren, rather than to conferences For his advocacy, he has been a moral titan, a voice Don’t call me; I’ll call you .”

Albertina Walker, Legendary Gospel Singer Dies at 81

The AFRO-American Newspaper NNPA - Often dubbed the “Queen of Gospel,” vocalist Albertina Walker spent six decades inspiring future gospel artists and inspiring legions of fans with songs like “Please Be Patient with Me,” “Lord Keep Me Day By Day” and “Walk Around Heaven .” Fellow gospel artist Yolanda Adams announced on her radio show that Walker, the former lead singer of The Caravans, died Oct . 8 after a lengthy hospitalization for emphysema-related complications . She was admitted to the hospital Aug . 29, her birthday . Walker was born in Chicago and began singing at the West Point Baptist Church . Throughout her teen years she performed with various groups and was influenced by Albertina Walker celebrated gospel artist Mahalia Jackson, with whom she later toured . The popular singer went on to record In 1951 Walker formed The Caravans, more than 50 albums and performed for which included singers Ora Lee Hopkins, former U .S . presidents George W . Bush Nellie Grace Daniels, and Elyse Yancey . and Bill Clinton and former South African Over the years, The Caravans went on to President Nelson Mandela . include notable performers such as Shirley Walker’s musical footprint was seen Caesar, Inez Andrews, and Dorothy Nor- throughout the gospel industry, and she wood . In the late ‘60s, Walker launched a was awarded a Grammy in 1995 for Best career as a solo artist and released her first Traditional Gospel Album, three Stellar project, Put a Little Love In Your Heart, in Awards, and three Dove Awards for her 1975 . contributions . T:10.5”

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