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Sharpton threatens to sue Volume 23 No.4 Jacksonville, Florida October 22-28, 2009 Limbaugh over op-ed remarks NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton is threatening to sue Rush More than Just a Pink Ribbon Limbaugh for writing that the civil rights leader played a role in two New York race riots. by Julianne month. If you flew Delta Airlines “sales” or passes, with dollars and public service announce- Limbaugh wrote that Sharpton played "a leading role in the 1991 Crown Malveaux this month, you saw flight atten- raised being donated to breast ments about breast cancer aware- Heights riot" and the "1995 Freddie's Fashion Mart riot" in a recent Wall (NNPA) - dants with pink t-shirts, pink uni- cancer research. In Washington, ness. Street Journal column. Sharpton called both allegations false. October is forms, as well as the ever-present DC, women walked a whopping Why? Breast cancer is the sec- Sharpton was not present for or involved in the rioting in Brooklyn's Breast pink ribbons. 60 miles over a 3-day period to ond leading cause of cancer death Crown Heights section in 1991. And he wasn't present during the 1995 Cancer A number of department stores raise money for breast cancer among women, after lung cancer. massacre at Freddie's Fashion Mart, where there was no riot. Awareness have breast cancer awareness awareness. There are billboards Continued on Page 3 A Sharpton spokesman says that if Limbaugh doesn't apologize or clar- ify his remarks, the reverend will sue. Limbaugh spokesman Tony Knight didn't immediately respond to an e- Jack & Jill Strives to Change Lives of Local Students mailed request for comment. The local chapter of Jack & Jill gram for students "in the middle" Incorporated have begun their serv- who are often economically disad- No winner for $5 million ice work year by introducing a set vantaged and underachieving. It of skill building workshops to area enables secondary students to suc- African leadership prize teens. The first workshop, entitled ceed in rigorous curricula, enter LONDON — In a snub to recent ex-presidents and heads of state in "How to Lead Your Ship", focused mainstream activities in school, and Africa, organizers of a multimillion-dollar annual prize for good gover- on leadership and included a pro- increase their opportunities to nance on the continent announced they had decided not to give out the gram featuring a trailblazer in local enroll in four-year colleges. award this year. leadership, former Sheriff Nat The Kappa League is part of a The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership is awarded Glover.. national initiative of the Fraternity, only to democratically elected heads of state who have left office in the The program was designed specif- with its beginnings in Jacksonville past three years. That requirement limits the pool of contenders, elimi- ically for the AVID (Advancement in the mid 1960s. The mission of nating the continent's strongmen leaders, some of whom have held onto Via Individual Determination) stu- the Kappa League is to train young power for decades. dents at Andrew Jackson High men, 15-18 years of age in leader- The committee considered "some credible candidates" but could not School and the members of the ship. Continued on page 7 select a winner, said former Botswana President Ketumile Masire, a Kappa League of the Jacksonville board member of the group that awards the prize. Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Created in 2007 by Sudan-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim, the prize Psi Fraternity, Inc. exposing more than sixty students to the series. Shown above (L-R) are: students Debra Hayes and Jared Henry awards $5 million over 10 years and $200,000 annually for life thereafter with guest speaker Nathaniel Glover Jr. to encourage leadership that improves the lives of people in Africa. AVID is a college preparatory pro- Interracial couple denied St. Phillips’ EWC Sunday Raises $25K marriage license in Lousiana A Louisiana justice of the peace has refused to grant a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any possible children the cou- ple might have, according to the Associated Press. Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says he is of the understanding that most interracial marriages don't last. In an inter- view with the Daily Star of Hammond, Bardwell insists that his opinion does not make him a racist. Mr. Lee Brown "I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house," Bardwell Brown to Chair said. "My main concern is for the children." Bardwell said his conversations with both blacks and whites led him to JCCI Forward conclude that most of black society does not readily accept offspring of Lee Brown, president and such relationships, and neither does white society, he said. founder of Eleven July: Arts and "I don't do interracial marriages because I don't want to put children in Entertainment Promotions, was a situation they didn't bring on themselves," Bardwell said. "In my heart, recently selected as Chair of JCCI I feel the children will later suffer." Forward. A graduate of William M. Meanwhile, the couple who was denied a license - 30-year-old Beth Raines and Jacksonville University, Humphrey and 32-year-old Terence McKay, both of Hammond - say they he has been a part of Forward since will consult the U.S. Justice Department about filing a complaint. 2002 and feels that Forward has increased his awareness of issues Jack Johnson’s long-overdue that affect the community and gave Shown above (L-R) are Michael Phelts, Marguerite Warren, EWC National Alumni President, Carlottra him an in-depth knowledge of pardon rests with Obama Guyton, Committee Chair, Barbara McNeely-Bouie, EWCChoir Director, Dr. Claudett H. Williams, EWC community challenges. Serving as It appears that the only thing standing in the way of a long-awaited par- President, Dr. Orrin Mitchell, EWC Board of Directors, Pamela Pierce, Mistress of Ceremonies, Dr. Peter chair-elect is Elexia Coleman- don for the first Black world heavyweight boxing champ is the OK from MacDonald, Father Metro Griffith and Pat Black. Not shown is Roy Singleton. Moss. President Obama. St. Philips Episcopal Church host- The celebration in song and praise and Concert Choirs. In addition to JCCI Forward is an initiative of The White House still has not addressed whether the president will ed their 2nd Annual EWC Day last included performances by the the received donations, former JCCI for men and women 25-45 exonerate Jack Johnson, who was convicted in 1913 for having a White weekend raising $25,0000 for Heavenly Angels Choir featuring SheriffNat Glover and EWC alum that focuses on leadership develop- girlfriend. Edward Waters College. youth 3 to 15 and EWC’s Alumni donated $10,000 to the school. ment and community participation. It took less than two hours for an all-White jury to find him guilty of violating the Mann Act, which prohibited the transportation of women Jacksonville Represented at Bike Week across state lines for "immoral" purposes. Johnson served 10 months in prison on charges "brought forward clear- ly to keep him away from the boxing ring, where he continued to defeat his White opponents," said McCain and King said. The House of Representatives on July 29 unanimously passed a resolu- tion urging Obama to grant a pardon; the Senate passed a similar meas- ure by a voice vote on June 24. Girard College Hires First Female/African American President PHILADELPHIA - Girard College has hired its first female president who is also the school’s first African American president. The Philadelphia boarding school that once fought against admitting African American students now has their first African American president and Autumn J. (L-R) Ann Carter of Dillards shows Maxine Ingram how to use Adkins is also the school's first female president: Carol's Daughter products as May Smith (right) assists. Adkins emotionally pledged to work with a pas- sion to provide students with a 21st century education. Southern Women’s Show Delivers for All "We will become the premiere institution for effective urban education." Every day professionals, retirees and bike lovers of all ages brought out More than 10,000 women attended the 2009 Southern Women’s Show Adkins says education is the biggest civil rights issue, and she says edu- their leather jackets to join tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts for last weekend where food, fun and shopping was the order of the day. cation is the key to eliminating poverty and alleviating many social prob- the annual Biketoberfest in Orlando, Florida. Shown above in attendance Vendors from around the country participated in showcasing their products lems. are Curtis Smiley, Ricky James, G K Ford, Joe Smiley, and Harold from hair care, jewelry, designer purses, products and services to mani- Simmons of Jacksonville. For more pictures see page 3. FMP Photo cures and pedicures. Continued on page 3. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 22-28, 2009

by Michael G. Shinn Fraser Networking Minute Contributing Writer The primary purposeEven of your tougher network is to provide for and get assistance. The 2006 annual survey I go to my network for help when I need investors for my business; when of Black investors com- I needminorities a source of information; to when get I need constructivemortgages criticism; when I missioned jointly by want to help someone find a job; when I need to raise money for a chari- The housing collapse has made it even tougher for blacks and Hispanics to Ariel Mutual Funds and table group. It is there to be used, not abused. But, if your network is not get mortgages, according to a new government report. Charles Schwab & Co., being used, it's useless. While credit has tightened for everyone, blacks and Hispanics are being Inc. indicates that invest- Bottom Line: Networking is not a complicated process. We complicate it denied loans at higher rates than whites, according to new federal data. And ing in the market continues when we have to overcome our own psychological barriers and poor self- Mutual Fund Investing the gap is widening. to lag for African esteem. You have to be able to admit that you need help, and this some- 1924. According to the Energy. Other funds might in the fund's prospectus. Lending to black and Hispanic borrowers also fell more quickly than aver- Americans. According to the times involves throwing your ego out the window.

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Loan mentsannually or to acknowledgechanging eligibility Minority moneyIn the for brief retirement two and aon half a yearstax- Business Enterprises brought a spe- that the firm has been in existence, be sure to store copies in a safe deposit box or at a friend's house. Many the HUD 1. The Real Estate Origination fees, sometimes requirements. deferred basis – that is, you don't personal finance software packages include an inventory program. Settlement Procedures Act called points are paid to the cial surprise for one young local Morley has expanded The Ohmega alks $ * Money In addition, insurance providers pay federal or state income taxes on alks $ * Money company. Mark Morley, President Group's service offerings from sim- Liability insurance. This coverage protects you against lawsuits for allows you to inspect the clos- lender for their costs. 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socially conditioned premise that Six Perils of Retirement a man who is not productive is not a man. Remember, lots of terrible By David Corbett help others. You may ask, "How ties. But you who you fully are, one is hard for people who had which individually. Sparks can people have been very produc- You couldn't wait to retire. Now did I get swept up in a bunch of inside, as a human being, is deep- secretaries, lots of high-tech also fly when one spouse is tive. And many poets, mystics and you've done it, and your life feels activities that, to be honest, don't er. Look at your identity as a office tools to keep them on track primed to de-emphasize work and saints who left the world better unhinged. Your calendar and excite me all that much?" Certain work-in-progress that evolves and assistants to whom they could the other wants to keep putting in than they found it appeared to do email in-box are empty. Your activities, considered alone, may with you. Ask questions you may delegate tasks. They may lack the long hours. Most women who nothing. If you want to feel pro- spouse wants you to do anything be good and worthwhile. but have thought were answered once discipline or support they need to entered the workforce 1970 to ductive, give some full attention that involves leaving the house. what about other demands on and for all. Who am I? Do I mat- get through the day seamlessly. 2000 did so after age thirty-five. to your gifts, needs and goals, And you feel unproductive. your time? Everyone has to strike ter? What can I do? New answers Having to replace the ink car- Having begun careers later, perhaps to the benefit of others. Welcome to retirement. Even a balance between commitments yield new purposes when the old tridge in the printer or make their they're not ready at the same Examine your assumptions. those who work part-time after and keeping the flexibility that underpinnings are pulled away. own travel arrangements can chronological age as some men to Enjoy whatever you do. leaving a primary career, as most lets us remain in control of our 3.Loss of work-related social drive them crazy. Self-reliance is dream new dreams-or cast off as People who have it toughest dur- alks $ * Money alks $ * Money people now do, face major logisti- time. A key rule is to reject bonds. Even if you're making new simply the cost of leaving your camp cook in a big RV. By being ing the post-career phase of life

T cal and psychological challenges. demands on your time that don't friends, a key set of relationships job. You have to develop these open about your feelings and T generally did not anticipate, pre- Retirees who don't anticipate fit your goals. with people in your life have skills. respectful of others you can mini- pare or plan for it. Sadly, people these landmines may learn about 2. "I used to be . . ." People often changed. Not facing this reality 5.Fractured households. Marital mize these strains. Recognize the are still deluded into thinking that them the hard way. But you can make the mistake of allowing and, as a result, not taking time strain often follows retirement, need to amend preconceived rest, leisure, and recreation will prepare for them, themselves to be defined by their for proper closure with these rela- which reshapes intimate relation- plans and find some middle be enough. They are at risk of Here are six pockets of turbu- careers. If they fail to diversify, tionships, can leave you feeling ships. When both spouses are ground when choices conflict. If being bored and without a pur- lence and suggestions for how to they pay the price-unhappiness- rejected when former colleagues "home alone" everyday, tensions it seems tough, remember we're pose. Find a passion and live it. It avoid them. when a career is pulled away. For don't call you. That isolation can often arise. Work keeps spouses dealing with essentially a new may add years to your life. 1.Where did the time go? Retired a driven type person who was a prevent you from moving forward apart for much of the week. But stage of the marital relationship. Finally, remember to introduce people often say they've never top corporate executive, it might in your life. Build your new net- removing a job doesn't mean that 6. Guilt. You may feel as though change bit by bit. Challenge so- been so busy in their lives. But take a while to get over the social works before you leave your job. the couple has to spend every you are cheating your family out called "facts" and be willing to there's a difference between being awkwardness of not defining one- Find new social circles. Turn to minute together. Discuss this with of money by not working. Instead change habits. See life as new busy, on the one hand, and on the self by one's career. In reality, you family and old friends for sup- your marital partner beforehand. of enjoying a movie during the each and every day. Be grateful other, being engaged in doing don't lose your identity when you port-and to new friends and col- Figure out how much time you afternoon, you may feel as though for it. Find ways to stay energized things that satisfy, help us grow as quit a job. You lose that identity; leagues as well. need alone. Decide which activi- you should be at work. Among and optimistic. The evidence human beings, or enable us to and you shed one of your identi- 4. Loss of support systems. This ties will be done jointly and men, guilt may be linked to a shows that such an attitude can $ Money $ Money $$ MoneyMoney TTalksalks $$ $$ MoneyMoney TTalksalks $$ $$ ** $$ $$ MoneyMoney TTalksalks $$ October 22-28, 2009 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Raising Black Boys: Exploring Sights and Scenes Biketoberfest the Journey from Boys to Men A three-year-old boy struts down been replaced with suspicion and males have a 42 percent chance of running through them all is the the street wearing "gangsta" gear. A anger." dropping out of high school. In absence of the father in a child’s fourth grade boy can’t read the The statistics paint a disturbing some districts, the rates are signifi- life," says Kunjufu. comic book he holds in his hands. A picture of life for cantly higher. The 9 Types of Fathers Explained teen male sells drugs to support his • While African Americans make in Raising Black Boys mother. A high up 17 percent of the total school • Sperm Donors – define their school senior won’t population, they account for 32 per- masculinity based on the quantity be going to college cent of the suspensions and 30 per- of children they create, not the qual- because his parents cent of all expulsions. ity of their childrearing. can’t afford to send • There are more African • No-Show Dads – promise to him. The old saying, American males in the U.S. prison pick the child up for the weekend, "Boys will be boys," system than there are enrolled in but they don’t show. takes on new meaning American colleges and universi- • Ice Cream Dads – instead of in the Black commu- ties. spending quality time with the nity, where boys are • African American male teens child, they buy presents out of guilt. Lady bikers “Dem Divaz” Princess Brown, Keisha Taylor, Michelle suffering from academ- are placed in remedial or special • Dead Broke Dads – may be pen- Kate, and Markenya Jones. FMPowell Photos ic failure, low self- education classes at triple the niless, but they still want to partici- esteem, frustration, and rate of their white counterparts, pate in the child’s life. Some moth- a lack of direction. and they are underrepresented ers’ "pay to play" philosophy pre- According to Jawanza in gifted and honors classes. vents the Dead Broke Dad from Kunjufu, author of the The top three influences on raising his child. bestselling Raising Black African American boys today • Dork Dads – are physically in Boys and a father of two are peer pressure, rap music, the home but are not emotionally sons, "The spirits of too and television. However, present. many of our boys have Kunjufu believes that the • Divorced Dads – although been broken. During the greatest problems facing divorced from their wives, they preschool and kindergarten Black boys are a lack of would never abandon their chil- years, our boys are ener- spirituality and fatherless- dren. getic and curious. They love ness. • Stepfathers – often see their learning and ask thousands Black boys: "If you look at all the woes in our wives’ children as their own. of questions. There’s a glow • 68 percent of African American society—drug addiction, teen preg- • Daddies – stay with their spous- in their eyes. By the time they reach boys lack a father in the home. nancy, illiteracy, grade retention, es, and they enjoy being fully high school, however, that glow has • Nationally, African American incarceration—the common thread involved fathers. • Single-Parent Dads – assume Sandre Roberts, Karey Dewatt, Jeanette Johnson, Anthony Roberts, full responsibility for the children Southern Women’s Show Chris Poole, James Dewatt, Leon Coleman, and Anthony Johnson. when the mother walks. Single- Parent Dads demonstrate that men, too, can develop a strong bond with their children. Using research and examples from his own life and the lives of prominent African American men such as neurosurgeon Ben Carson, Kunjufu goes beyond the gloom and doom reports that haunt the Black community and provides sound strategies and a ray of hope for parents, teachers, ministers, and mentors who are struggling to raise Black boys against tremendous odds. About the Author - Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an education consultant with African American Images. An in-demand keynote speaker and facili- tator, he offers more than 30 workshops for stu- dents, parents, educators, churches, and communi- ty residents. J’Ville Ryders

Regina Clarks, Bolsey Hernandez, Cornelia Dallas, Chauncey Douglas and Shanae Lundy at the Southern Women’s Show. KFP Contiued from front. natural and earthly for women and Company, a local full figured mod- Many of the vendors were owned children of color," said Carter. eling troupe who modeled fashions. and focused on women of color. Shanae Lundy owner of LithoChic Rum cake, wine and passion par- Ann Carter a 30 year employee for which specializes in handmade jew- ties were just a few of the vendors Dillard's is the St. Johns Town elry and Chauncey Douglas hair that gave away samples that women Center representative for Carol's stylist were on hand to witness the filled their various shopping bags Daughter the celebrated organic many booths selling hair with. Each year the annual show is product company used by celebri- extensions and weave products. A a must attend for women and ven- ties. highlight of the show was dors alike. "Carols Daughters product are Dangerous Curves Modeling More than just a pink ribbon Continued from front women, especially young black have us focusing on people with African-American women are women, are doing everything they disabilities. We raise awareness more likely that White women to can to take care of their bodies. about polio, diabetes, and any die from breast cancer at every age. Most doctors will show women number of other illnesses, and per- Although Black women are less how to check their breasts for haps that is a good thing. But likely to have breast cancer after lumps, which is an important way awareness does not equal treat- 40, we are more likely to have to detect cancer possibilities early. ment. Awareness does not equal breast cancer before 40. Since Mammograms aren’t painless, and access to health care. I wish we many health plans don’t suggest or some of us avoid them, but they are had ribbons to wear for health care even allow a mammogram before an important way to detect cancers reform. INSTEAD OF SPENDING MY SPARE TIME 40, many young Black women go and to ensure breast health. Maybe they should be green rib- undiagnosed with breast cancer too Concern about breast cancer bons since some of the interests long, which increases their likeli- ought also be concern about health opposing health care reform are hood of dying from breast cancer. care. Indeed, while breast cancer is moneyed interests. Or maybe they BEING A HOMEBODY, One of my personal sheroes is a a leading cause of death among should be black ribbons for the woman named Zora Brown. She women, more women die from number of folk who die because I HELP SENIORS REMAIN HEALTHY AND ACTIVE started a group, Rise, Sister, Rise, heart attacks than breast cancer. they don’t have access to health to educate African-American An amazing number of Americans care. Maybe there shouldn’t be women about breast cancer. A 20- do not get annual checkups, often ribbons at all, maybe armbands. year survivor of breast cancer, Zora because they simply cannot afford Mostly, there should be action, not has authored books, produced tele- them. How many of the people just awareness. IN THEIR HOMES. vision programs, and been a valu- wearing pink ribbons are also The pink ribbons are better than able resource around breast cancer opposing health care reform, as nothing. They recognize the need BECAUSE I DON’T JUST WEAR THE SHIRT, I LIVE IT. awareness and education. proposed by President Obama? for women to be more health- She lived in Washington, DC How many who say they oppose aware, and the challenges that decades before she relocated to a public role in health care want to young African American women Oklahoma City where she contin- keep their Medicare benefits? face around breast health and the ues to work on health care issues. There is a lot of hypocrisy in this early diagnosis of breast cancer. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. There are far too few Zora Browns health care reform debate. It But it would be interesting to ask in our world, agitators in the makes no sense to wear a pink rib- some of the pink ribbon wearers LIVE UNITEDTM African- American community bon without acknowledging health where they stand on health care LiveUnitedNortheastFlorida.org around health care issues. care as a basic human right. reform. On that question, we need While I appreciate the people We in these United States are people to do a lot more than just wearing pink ribbons to raise experts at awareness. December 1 wear ribbons. awareness about breast cancer, we is World AIDS Day, and attention Julianne Malveaux is President Kimberly Wood, local United Way volunteer Photography by Paul Figura need to do a lot more than just wear then will be focused on HIV and of Bennett College for Women in ribbons. We need to ensure that AIDS. Easter Seals campaigns Greensboro, N.C. Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 22-28, 2009

Special By Gary Flowers City Chronicles DNA Testing: Today’s Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood One of my favorite football relat- NFL player's Get-Out-of-Jail Card ed movies is "Remember the executive direc- Maybe Limbaugh Finally Gets Titans", starring Denzel tor, DeMaurice By Gary L. Flowers Washington. Of course, I am a big Smith summa- NNPA Columnist football fan, but the movie really rized his union's the Message - Probably Not! (NNPA) - Last week, United States Attorney General Eric Holder direct- represents one of the great byprod- opposition to Limbaugh by saying, against Limbaugh being a part Philadelphia Eagles' success. ed the United States Department of Justice to review a Bush Administration ucts of sports. "Sport in America is at its best owner of a team. Which is a ludicrous notion con- policy virtually excluding DNA testing from defendants in federal cases. The movie was basically about a when it unifies, gives all of us rea- Now, I am not that naive and sen- sidering that the Eagles were a In addition, the U.S. Attorney General favors the expanded use of DNA black coach who takes over the son to cheer, and when it tran- sitive. I do realize that Limbaugh is below average before McNabb got testing is federal courts. In 2004, the Innocence Protection Act of 2004 was head football job of a school that scends. Our sport does exactly that a businessman. He gets paid mil- there, and he has since lead them to enacted by the United States Congress to ensure greater protections under has recently been integrated in the when it overcomes division and lions of dollars a year to sensation- several NFC championship games law for the wrongfully convicted. 1960s. So there is a lot of racial ten- rejects discrimination and hatred." alize and fire people up. and the Super Bowl. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Act nearly in tact; howev- sion and other challenges, but of The union realizes that have no Hell, I wish I had a job like his. He also got some attention for er, the U.S. Senate conjured up a catch—waivers to DNA tests that could course the team overcomes it all real say in who purchases the team, Sit my fat but on the radio everyday saying that Gen. Colin Powell, who provide exonerating evidence by defendants in consideration for lesser sen- and wins a state championship. but they want their views to be and say whatever I feel and be the is a Republican, supported tences. In response to the Innocence Protection Act, the Bush Administration So what's my point? A team sport heard and understood. unofficial voice of an entire major Democrat Barack Obama's presi- via U.S. Attorneys’ offices required some defendants to waive their right to allows people from different races I was listening to one of my political party. Sign me up. dential candidacy simply because DNA, despite such a right provided for by the Act. and backgrounds to come together favorite sports radio shows a week So I must say that I admire the he was black. Although waivers were only filed in cases where guilty pleas were as one unit. I played football in or so ago and of the host was going guy for his business prowess. I am Another interesting comment, entered, the plausibility of coerced confessions of guilt or cases where high school on a team that was pre- on a tirade about how he didn't just amazed that you can make hun- but if that was the case wouldn't defendants pled guilty to charges in exchange for lesser prison sentences dominately black, but we had a few understand the big deal about Rush dreds of millions of dollars for Powell have supported other blacks were not considered. The process was politicized.The most diabolical aspect white players and a mostly white Limbaugh potentially being a part being an outlandish bigot. You have that ran for president in the past? of the policy was that defendants who filed DNA waivers were barred from coaching staff. owner of an NFL franchise. to love America. It doesn't really matter if you like ever asking for DNA tests, notwithstanding the existence of exculpatory evi- We did not see any of our white He didn't understand why the I am also not naive enough to Limbaugh or not; the reality is that dence in such tests. In other words, a defendant was forced to waive science coaches or players as Caucasians. NFL players union and many indi- think that none of my friends listen he is a polarizing figure. for a softer sentence, even in cases where their innocence existed. We were all one unit playing vidual players were speaking out to Limbaugh. I am sure that some Apparently, the individual leading Seriously?The use of DNA evidence became widely used around 2003 and together fighting for one cause and against Limbaugh. of them even agree with him on the group vying for the Rams got has had a dramatic affect on exonerating innocent people wrongly convict- we had each other's back regardless I must say that I was somewhat some issues. The guy isn't the head the message and removed ed of crimes. For example, following the conviction last year of high-rank- of color or background. baffled this unnamed host did not of KKK - well, not that I am aware Limbaugh from the group. ing police officers in Chicago of coercing confessions through torturing the And that is the value of sports understand why many African of, so it is not like he is an evil per- Unfortunately, this issue will accused several people have been released from prison as DNA evidence that most don't realize - it tran- Americans would have an issue son. Well, I guess the jury may still probably make Limbaugh a bigger was admitted and exonerated them from the crimes they were forced to scends the differences that people with Limbaugh. be out on that point. star amongst his followers. Maybe admit.However, the full effect of DNA testing in federal courts is yet to be allow to affect our everyday lives. Of course, then I remembered However, I do know that his Limbaugh's problem is that he witnessed. That is the exact point that the why I don't like to mix sports with political views are just normally never played football and doesn't So far, 243 people in the United States have been exonerated by DNA evi- NFL players union was making politics. not aligned with my beliefs and know how it feels to be on a team dence (25 percentof which gave false confessions, and 16 of that number when they decided to oppose a It is no secret that blacks and those of most black folk. And he versus being a Monday morning pled guilty). Seventeen wrongly convicted people have been exonerated. All group that is interested in purchas- whites typically see racial issues typically does not make comments quarterback. 243 who have been exonerated have been in state cases. In fact, 97 percent ing the St. Louis Rams. Several differently. It makes some sense that are directly racist, but he cer- But isn't that normally the case - of federal convictions arise from guilty pleas, thereby eliminating the use of groups are interested in buying the because we typically view issues tainly gets very close to that line. the folks who don't have the DNA tests.Most federal court districts have enacted legislation allowing Rams to ensure that the franchise from different perspectives, espe- For example, the reason he was courage play a sport or run for inmates to request DNA testing, and the majority of cases permit petitions, stays in St. Louis. cially considering the history of asked to resign from his television office are normally the biggest crit- post guilty pleas. One of the groups included the blacks in America. broadcast job was because he said ics. Some high-volume federal districts such as the District of Columbia, conservative and ultra right wing But it should not require any that the media wants black quarter- Signing off from the Jags over- Manhattan, New York, and Alexandria, Virginia commonly use waivers. radio host Rush Limbaugh. No explanation of why African backs to do well and that Donovan time victory over the Rams, Twenty-four U.S. Attorneys do not use waivers at all. However, help is on need for me to explain who this guy American NFL players and some McNabb doesn't deserve much of Reggie Fullwood the way.The DNA process will soon expand to include biological data. is - most people know. white owners have come out the credit he has received for the Currently, DNA data does not reveal whether the DNA sample originated in semen, blood, or other tissue. The improvements in science are way overdue for the wrongly convicted—disproportionately African Americans and Latinos.In 2009, the inmate population in the United States is over 2 million, Insurers Royally Played Obama with nearly 75 percent ethnically Black or Brown.In the board game by Earl Ofari health care reform passed. Obama absolutely no meaningful govern- faster than their phony, self-serving Monopoly a “Get-Out-of-Jail Card” is won on the chance the player rolls the Hutchinson bought their pledge, back patted ment hammer over them to make scare shout that health care reform dice and lands on the appropriate box of the board. The reality for defen- In the months them for their spirit of cooperation, sure that they don’t raise prices or is socialized medicine. dants of being wrongfully convicted due to poverty, poor legal representa- after President and publicly hailed them for prom- figure out ways to dump those who Obama learned an age old and tion, or overly ambitious prosecutors should not depend on a “roll of the Obama’s inau- ising to break down the final barri- private insurers label “high risk” or bitter lesson from the insurer’s dou- dice” or is it appropriate that so many are jailed for so little evidence. The guration, he and other administra- er, namely themselves, to providing less charitably, “undesirables” at ble cross. When you try to buy your playing field for the falsely accused and convicted should be leveled so that tion officials held more than two affordable health care to all the first chance they get. Those are enemies affection you can never be scientific evidence is available in order to ensure the nation’s promise of lib- dozen secret meetings with top Americans. the millions who suffer chronic and rich enough. The insurers royally erty and justice for all.Today, science in the form of DNA testing provides a insurers and the major pharmaceu- The insurers hustled, conned and major diseases—cancer, diabetes, played Obama. genetic “Get-Out-of-Jail Card” or better still: a “Not-Go-to-Jail Card.” I love tical groups. He met with registered lied to Obama. They cynically asthma and heart disease. The over- Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and the proper use of science for just public policy! political analyst. His forthcoming book, How Gary L. Flowers executive director & CEO of the Black Leadership lobbyist Karen Ignagni, president played upon his political naiveté whelming majority of them are Obama Governed: The Year of Crisis and and CEO of America's Health about them. Worse, they didn’t blacks and Latinos and the poor. Challenge (Middle Passage Press) will be Forum, Inc. Insurance Plans, the major private even try to mask their play of him. Covering them was supposed to released in January, 2010. insurer’s industry group, on March AHIP brazenly fired off to the press be the reason that Obama and con- 5, 6 and 11, May 11 and June 30. a study it commissioned that gress battled for reform in the first The meeting with AHIP and the claimed that Obama’s health care place. The issue for private insurers other industry bigwigs was fol- reform plan would hike the cost of even as they made nice with the insurance for families White House and deceived Obama The hint that insurers would by thousands. The insur- into thinking that he had a deal with ers insisted that private them has never changed. It’s still double cross the White House employers would get hit their endemic fear of any smatter- the first chance they got was even harder with the ing of government control of med- increased fees, taxes, ical care. Obama’s mere mention that and add-on costs in the The hint that insurers would dou- he’d impose higher taxes on reform plan. They swore ble cross the White House the first that would cause many chance they got was Obama’s mere the wealthy to pay for cover- employers to reduce or mention that he’d impose higher age of the uninsured. even eliminate coverage taxes on the wealthy to pay for cov- for their employees. The erage of the uninsured. This stirred insurers doubled down terror among insurers and medical lowed by a much public and much on their play of Obama by threaten- industry groups of deficit soaring ballyhooed pledge by the private ing to spend a fortune on an ad taxes and socialized medicine. The insurers and the pharmaceuticals to campaign to kill his plan. even bigger hint was the even more plough tens of millions of dollars The worst part of the insurers con terrifying to them thought that con- into an ad and PR blitz to back game is that they had already gress might actually impose cost Obama’s health care reform plan. squeezed a guaranteed profit containment measures into whatev- They solemnly and very publicly bonanza out of the White House er reform package that finally assured that they’d work closely and the Senate Finance emerged from congress. This with Senate Finance Committee Committee—no public option, would directly threaten what insur- Chair Max Baucus and his five government enforced mandates ers regard as their absolute right to other gang of five cohorts on the complete with penalties, taxpayer make and keep the kings ransom in Committee to not be the hard head- subsidies of the poor and middle profits they’ve raked in seemingly ed obstructionists they’d been for class uninsured, forced employer forever. This drove them to the bar- the past six decades to getting mandated plans, and best of all ricades the past six decades even DISCLAIMER SUBSCRIBE TODAY The United State provides oppor- tunities for free expression of ideas. 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JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS the Free Press Files Over the past twenty years, many people, places and events have graced the Free Press pages. Join us as we glimpse back at some of the events that helped shape our newspaper into the publication that it is today.

Jacksonville Links Present Crowns Book signing - Crowns, the off- broadway hit play written by actress and director Regina Taylor graced the stages of Jacksonville thanks to local director Darryl Hall. The play is a lively and soul stirring musical portrait of African- American women and how they define themselves through the hats they wear. Preceding a performance at the FCCJ Ezekiel Bryant A road designation ceremony was held in honor of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Chappell, the Auditorium, Michael Cunningham who wrote the book the play is Jacksonville mother killed more than forty years ago during the March 1964 riots. Following based on, joined the Jacksonville Chapter of Links and others for a a 10+ year crusade by her youngest son, Shelton Chappelle, formal acknowledgement now book signing and discussion. Shown above at the signing is Wanda mark a stretch of US1, the location where she was killed while looking for her wallet in 1964 Montgomery, author Michael Cunningham and the play's director in a random act of violence. The four men who were charged with the crime are still alive. Elder Lee Harris, a part of a coalition of pastors Darryl Hall of Stage Aurora. Shown above at the marker ceremony are Alonzo Chappell, Senator Tony Hill, Shelton protesting Head Start Centers on contaminated Chappell, Paula Barnes Catherine Walker, Jacqueline Williams, Ernest Chappell, Ruth land, leads an early morning protest in front of Monteroy, Willie Jr., Chappelle Rep. Terry Fields and former State Representative Daisy the Forest Park Head Start Center. The Center Black at the dedication. was eventually closed.

Shown above is ILA #1408 President Vincent Cameron, Hiroyuki Sato, deputy president of Japan based shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Rick Ferrin, Port director, Dr. Massey, Jaxport board chair, and Nathaniel Gardner, Local #1408 Vice President. Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. recently closed the deal with Robin Gundy and Dennis Wade enjoy a moment at an informal Jacksonville based International Longshoreman Association that reunion event thrown by Carlottra Guyton and Brenda Roundtree for will ensure the local Port Authority's place in the top echelons of the past presidents of the Jacksonville Urban League Auxiliary. Lively nation. The deal, which would not be sealed without labor support, conversation and fond memories were exchanged recalling the many will create over 1,800 additional jobs with average salaries around City Councilman Reggie Fullwood spent his Saturday morning reading years of dedicated volunteer service given to the Jacksonville Urban $45,000. to young kids at a literacy festival held at FCCJ North Campus. League.

State Rep. Terry Fields and Sen. Tony" Hill, Sr. hosted a Road Designation Ceremony in honor of the late Taye Brown in August of 2005. Brown was the former Project Manager for the Better Jacksonville Plan team which oversaw the construction of the Arena and the planning and construction of the Equestrian Shown above is Joan Hartfield, Patricia Wallace, Rometa Porter and Pat LaRone Graham at the gala cel- Center & Sports Complex at Cecil Commerce Center. Legislation passed during the 2005 Session desig- ebration in honor of Rometa Porters 65th Birthday. River City Brewery was the background for the cel- nated a portion of New Kings Road (U.S.1) between Division Street and 25th Street in Jacksonville to com- ebration of Jacksonville entrepreneur and community volunteer Rometa Porter. over 100 family and memorate Mr. Brown's memory. Shown above at the dedication are (L-R) Rashad Shabazz, Sandra friends celebrated the honoree with accolades and well wishes ranging from custom made jewelry to Shabazz, Sen. Tony Hill, Manetti Layner, Taye' B. Brown, Jr., Bill Brown (father), Rep. Terry Fields, Hazel Caribbean vacations. Guests dined on catered hor de' oeuvres and danced till 1 a.m for the festive occasion. Brown (mother) and Councilwoman Mia Jones. Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 22-28, 2009

First New Zion Holds Appreciation Old Fashion Tea at Zion Hope Rev. Henry Lyons files Banquet for Dr. James Sampson The Senior Women's Missionary Ministry of the Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to come out and share with us in their First New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will have a Appreciation another lawsuit against the Annual Old-Fashion program. This spiritual filled program will be held Banquet for their pastor, Dr. James B. Sampson on Saturday, October 31st Sunday October 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Joining them this year at 6 p.m. in the Zion Fellowship Hall. The theme is “30 Years of will be special guest Sister Bessie Brown Gospel Truth, Sister Sharon National Baptist Convention Ministering”. The church is located at 4835 Soutel Drive. For tickets or Williams and the Elite Mimes. Following the program, an old fashion din- more information, call 765-3111. A month after losing his long- stop the election, ner is served. The program is chaired by Sister Mary Lee Roper.The church shot bid to return as president of the claiming that is located at 2803 Edgewood Ave. For more information call 764-9353. National Baptist Convention, the new bylaws vio- Mt. Olive 127th Anniversary Rev. Henry Lyons is once again lated the organi- Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, located at 1319 North Myrtle Avenue, Summerville Missionary Holding suing the organization he used to zation's constitu- will have their 127th Church Anniversary celebration every Sunday in lead. tion. He lost. October at 4 p.m. featuring a special guest preacher and choirs. The theme Church & Pastor Anniversaries According to the St. Petersburg Now he has filed is “A Church Anointed to Serve”. Times, Lyons has filed a lawsuit in a suit again, Summerville Missionary Baptist Church located at 690 W. 20th Street, will Washington, D.C., court claiming claiming irregu- Rev. Henry Lyons celebrate the church’s 109th and Pastor’s 17th Anniversary on Friday Faust Temple Church of God in election fraud and improper vote larities in the election itself. October 23 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday October 25, at 4:00 p,m. All our broth- counting in the September contest, Lyons lost last month's election to ers and sisters in Christ to the great occasion. Family Pastor James W. Christ Celebrating 68th Anniversary which he lost in a landslide. the Rev. Julius R. Scruggs of Henry. For more information, call the church at 904-598-0510. The members of Faust Temple Church of God in Christ where Bishop R.L. Lyons is well known in the Tampa Huntsville, Ala., who could not be Dixon is the Pastor, will be in celebration of their 68th Church's Bay area for rising to the top of an reached Friday. Anniversary October 22nd and 23rd 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m. For addi- St. Gabriel to Celebrate Annual organization that represents mil- But Scruggs told the Nashville tional information please contact Minister Emory Greenlee, chairperson at lions of African-American church Tennessean newspaper that the 768-1079 or the church at 353-1418 The church is located on the Northside Family and Friends Day members, and then falling hard a "overwhelming" margin of victory 3328 Moncrief Rd. Jacksonville, Fl. 32209. St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church invites the community to celebrate with decade ago as he was convicted of in the election "sort of suggests that them for their annual Family and Friends Day. The Heavenly Angels Youth swindling more than $5 million the opposition did not have as much Homecoming at N.S. Church of Christ Choir will be performing and The H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni from the organization's corporate influence as they thought they had." The Northside Church of Christ located at 4736 Avenue B where Charlie Chorale will be featured. These two dynamic choirs will be under the direc- partners. He spent nearly five years Lyons, who formerly was pastor McClendon is the Senior Minister is celebrating its 55th Anniversary and tion of M.s Patricia Black. Come out and enjoy and evening of praise and in prison. of a St. Petersburg church, is now 32nd Annual Homecoming October 31st - November 8th 2009. The fes- worship. The program will start promptly at 5:00 pm on Nov ember 15, During his candidacy last month, pastor at New Salem Missionary tivities include guest speakers, a songfest featuring eight gospel groups, 2009. Your presence will be great appreciated. Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Lyons filed a lawsuit attempting to Baptist Church in Tampa. free food, free nursery, and free transportation. The celebration begins Church is located at 5235 Moncrief Rd. West on the Northside. Saturday, October 31st at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a community fish fry. For more information call (904) 765-0964, Vontez Wright Senior Warden. Houston students petition to make Activities include air jumps, face painting, and basketball. Additional treats are cotton candy, popcorn, and honey drippers. Hallelujah Night at B.O.C. Bible study class an elective - High school students For more information, please call the Northside Church of Christ at (904) Believers of Christ Temple Ministries is inviting everyone to come out in the Houston area school district have petitioned the board to offer Bible 765-9830.This year's theme is "In God We Trust". and celebrate "Hallelujah Night" Friday October 30th, at 7:30 p.m.. Special classes to fulfill a state law that was passed in 2007. Church and Pastor Anniversaries Guest is "The Storitalerz " and others to give you a treat of al lifetime. It According to the Houston Chronicle, two years ago state lawmakers made will also include an outdoor carnival onsite also For more information it OK for schools to provide elective Bible classes but so far few school dis- Slated for 2nd Missionary Baptist please call 904-765-0827 The Church is located at 5318 C St. Jacksonville, tricts implemented the plan. Now some students have lost patience. Fl. 32209. The 2007 law requires schools, beginning this year, to include some Bible The Second Missionary Baptist Church locate at 954 Kings Rd. Will literacy in history and literature classes. Celebrate Its 159th Church Anniversary and 23rd Anniversary of the Pastor NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Information Bible classes are optional but encouraged under the law. The thinking is Rev. Dr. Odell Smith Jr., November 1,4,5,6, & 8, 2009. Special services that educated students must be familiar with biblical references and themes must be received in the Free Press offices no later than Monday, at will be held at 11:00a.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m.weeknights. The theme for that pervade culture and society. 5 p.m. of the week you want it to run. Information received prior to the event is “God Answers Prayers”. The public is invited to come worship "It's not like a Bible study like you have at church," said Gale Drummond, the event date will be printed on a space available basis until the in the special celebration. Deacon James Waters, Anniversary Chairperson. assistant superintendent of secondary education for Conroe ISD. "It's about Sister Priscilla Adams, Anniversary Co-Chairperson, For more informa- date. Fax e-mail to 765-3803 or e-mail to [email protected]. looking at the Bible and its influence in Western civilization." tion call the church at 354-8268. Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Services Seeking the lost for Christ 7:40 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school “Miracle at Midday” 9:30 a.m. 12 noon—1 p.m. The Word from the Sons 8:00 A.M. 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THURSDAY Thursday High Praise Worship 7:00 p.m. Youth Church 7:00 p.m. 2061 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, Florida 32208 The Church That Reaches Up to God and Out to Man (904) 765-5683 Email:[email protected] Evangel Temple Assembly of God October 22-28, 2009 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Important Tips for Caring for Someone With the Flu With the CDC reporting that the handles, toys and other surfaces overreacting. If someone is dealing SSiinnggllee,, ssuucccceessssffuull bbllaacckk wwoommeenn H1N1 (swine flu) virus has now that everyone touches. with a lot of stress, it's important to spread throughout the United • Use detergent and very hot water ask for help. If a caregiver is in a States, the Red Cross has a set of to do dishes and wash clothes. It's stressful situation, they should rriissee aabboovvee tthhee wweeddddiinngg rriinngg tips for people who are sick or are okay to wash everyone's dishes and express their feelings to people they by N.C. 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Slightly changes into account when estimat- women over 30 years of age, that ties. These women • Disinfect door knobs, switches, lower monthly premiums might not ing eligible expenses for your rate jumps to more than 60 percent, are rising above health care FSA. Remember, over- which means that many women the view that they Jack and Jill changing lives the-counter medications count. have not, and may not ever, find are somehow - Recalibrate life insurance cover- someone to marry. A staggering 70 missing out by not age if more dependents now rely on percent of black women live alone, having a ring on your pay. leading many African-American their finger and - Also review beneficiary designa- women to embrace fulfilling solo are, instead, fil- tion forms to ensure your life insur- lives in lieu of marriage. Add the ing their lives ance, 401(k) or other plan benefits growing economic and educational with the love of will go to the appropriate people if gap between black men and women friends, families you should die unexpectedly. and it becomes clear that if an and friends. A little homework now can save African-American woman is seek- Being on their you a lot of money later on. ing her equal, she may not even be own and becoming their own "princess charming" is a path that many black women BBeeaauuttyy are embracing not just because there is a mar- riage crisis but because BBlloogg they've learned that they are very capable of writing their own Following each workshop, participants will fill out feedback forms with P.K happy ending. detailing their assessment of the information. The organizations plans on tracking the students through graduation. Continued from front "As part of our workshops, we The organization chose Andrew collect surveys from the students to Got Body? Jackson because as a low perform- get their feedback on each event," by Pekela Riley ing school, they are making special said Yvonne McClain, J&J spokes- You don't have to be a first lady or one of the Atlanta Housewives to efforts to improve. A former "F" woman. "We also hope to follow have amazing hair. If you feel your hair is weighed down and lacking graded school, their student body the students in our program through body the solution could be simple. There are two changes that you can encompassing 1500 students is graduation and to monitor their make that will go a long way. approximately 91% African- progress during college." First of all let me say it's a myth in the Black community that we have American. The school is also locat- The focus of the second work- to oil our scalp and hair. Without even seeing your hair, I'm pretty sure ed near the homes of most of the shop is "Civic Responsibility." In part of the problem could be that you are using too much product or students in the program which the session students will be led have product buildup in your hair. Hair grease and other products do not makes it easier for them to attend through discussions and exercises prevent dandruff as many of us have been led to believe. If you have an the workshops. on their responsibilities as family issue with dry scalp or dandruff you should look at using special creams The series will include bi-month- members, students, and members of and dandruff conditioners. I'll spend a little more time on dandruff ly workshops that will take place the society from a local, national another week. Seriously though, all of those different products on your throughout the school year. and global perspective. Other hair and scalp aren't helping. Instead it's weighing your hair down. Subjects include effective commu- series subjects include Community Keep in mind you could actually be harming your hair because those nication skills, public speaking, Service Project, Public Speaking products have the ability to lock in different bacteria and fungus. I know character/ethics education, civic and Dress for Success, College it's hard, but it's time to put a lot of those things that we've been using responsibility, and career planning. Road Trip and concluding with Sex, away. Trust me I want you to have beautiful healthy hair. Instead try a In addition to the civic responsibil- Drugs, and Hip Hop Culture. All of light weight botanical oil, or an oil free sheen. ity workshop, a community service the subjects are in line with the The second thing you could do, is ask your stylist to blow dry your hair event is planned during the national Jack and Jill Foundation's instead of the traditional roller wrap. By blow drying you're actually Christmas holidays of 2009. The Five-Pont Strategy for Building able to get your hair straighter faster. What's even better is that the blow third aspect of this program Tomorrow's Leaders by giving dryer causes very little damage to your hair. Just give it a try. If it's involves a field trip. As an exten- them the tools necessary to suc- body that you want you won't be disappointed. sion of the career planning work- ceed. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I'm at salon PK. shop, the students will travel to "Our goal is for the program to 636-0787. Also I’m having an open house on Saturday Oct 24 from Tallahassee to tour Florida A&M contribute to the development and 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Salon PK’ is located at 3733 Southside Boulevard, if University and Florida State training of these youth," said you can try to stop by. I would love to meet you and have you meet my University. The trip will also McClain. "Our membership has team. include a visit to the State House. various professions and skills, we To ask PK your question or learn more about the products in this arti- As the year's workshop curriculum hope to stimulate their passion for a cle, visit her on the web or phone at: 636-0787 or email completes, Jack & Jill doesn't plan particular interest to start focusing [email protected]. to just let the students go. them on a particular career path." N O R T H F L O R I D A OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL Dr. Chester Aikens ASSOCIATES, P.A. 305 East Union Street Complete Obstetrical in Downtown Jacksonville & Gynecological Care Comprehensive Pregnancy Care For All Board Certified - Laser Surgery Family Planning - Vaginal Surgery Your Dental Osteoporosis - Menopausal Disorder Laparoscopy - Menstrual Disorder Needs B. Vereen Chithriki, M.D. St. Vincent’s Division IV William L. 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National College Fair Thrill The World 2009 speaker is Mayor John Peyton. For Street in San Marco. For VIP/tables PRIDE Book Club and community service advocate of Jacksonville Jacksonville brings together tickets, sponsorships or more infor- or Tickets call 864-1115. 16th Anniversary Carla Harris November 20, 2009. groups of Michael Jackson fans mation call 470-8255. The talented Jacksonville native A local opportunity for students Ritz Amateur Night PRIDE Book Club, northeast and Morgan Stanley Managing and their parents to meet college across the world in a simultaneous Florida's oldest and largest book dance of "Thriller." The event will Urban League Equal Come to Amateur Night on Friday, Director will be featured at the 3rd and university representatives from club of color, will be celebrating Annual Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation will take place for feature food, cash bar, music, live Opportunity Luncheon November 6th for some of the their 16th anniversary on Saturday, dance performances by A Social hottest talent in Jacksonville. Like Speakers Forum to be held at The the National College Fair. It will be The Jacksonville Urban League November 14, 2009 at the Clara Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, Affair dance studio and local zom- will host their annual Equal the Apollo's show in Harlem, con- White Mission Cafe, 613 West bies. It will be held on October testants compete for cash prizes and Friday evening gala fund-raiser also from noon-4 p.m. at the Prime F. Opportunity Luncheon on October Ashley Street at 7 p.m. The book features a cocktail reception, sit- Osborn III Convention Center. 24th at 7:30 p.m. downtown at the 28th at 12 noon at the Hyatt Hotel. the cheers or jeers of the audience for discussion will be "Convictions Aetna Building e-mail: decide who goes home with the down dinner, and silent auction. For Admission is free. The event will be The guest speaker will be Ephren of the Heart" by K.A. Murray. more information, contact the Boys attended by representatives from [email protected] for more Taylor, author and financial expert. cash. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For Books or more information can be information. tickets or more info call 632-5555. & Girls Clubs of Nassau County more than 100 colleges and univer- The CEO of City Capital obtained by calling 703-8264. Foundation at 904-261-8666 sities spanning from Hawaii to Corporation, 26 year old Taylor II is JCCI Issues & Answers Sigma Gamma Rho Maine. Call 632-3310 for more currently the youngest Africa- From Quilts R. Kelly in Concert information. JCCI will present their October American CEO of any publicly Founders Luncheon to Freedom Controversial but still chart top- “Issues & Answers” on Tuesday, traded company in the U.S. The Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc. will Caribbean Carnival October 27th at 12 p.m. at JCCI JUL will also recognize individuals The Jacksonville Consortium of ping r&B artist R. Kelly will stop celebrate 87 years of history and African American Artists (JCAAA) in Jacksonville on his “Ladies The annual Caribbean Carnival Headquarters located at 2434 and corporations for their signifi- sisterhood in November. The ladies Atlantic Blvd. The subject will be cant efforts in the areas of diversity will be presenting “Form Quilts to Make Some Noise Tour”. The show kicks off this weekend on Sat. of the Gamma Omicron Sigma Freedom”, an original theatrical will be Friday, November 27, 2009 October 24th at 1 p.m. at Election Reform Revisited featur- and equal opportunity. Tickets can Chapter are hosting a Founders Day ing a conversation with Jim be obtained by calling 366-3461. event written by and starring mem- at 8 p.m. in the Times-Union Metropolitan Park. Loaded with tra- Luncheon Saturday, November 14, bers of JCAAA in a depiction of Center Moran Theater. For tickets ditional carnival, arts and crafts and Rinaman, Attorney with Marks 2009 at noon at the Omni Hotel in Gray. Participants should bring Free Health Fair historical fact and fiction. It will be or more information, call (800) entertainment - festival attendees Downtown Jacksonville (245 Water held on November 15th at 4 p.m. at 745-3000, or visit online at will also with the Carnival Parade. their own lunch, desserts and There will be a free cholesterol and Street). Florida State Senator Tony refreshments will be available. the Karpeles Manuscript Library www.ticketmaster.com For more info call 465-1089. diabetes screening at the Winn- Hill will be the guest speaker. For and Museum, 101 W. 1st Street in Reservations by Monday, October Dixie Pharmacy on November 2nd tickets or more information call 26th as seating is limited. RSVP to Springfield. For tickets or more The Harlem JaxKids Day from noon to 5:00 p.m. It will be Kaisha Johnson or Angela Spears, information, call 472-6097. [email protected] or call 396-3052 held at the Winn-Dixie Pharmacy at (904) 521-3826 or email String Quartet Attention parents, children, youth for more information. and families of all ages. The City of located at 49 Arlington Road South. [email protected]. 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Mail this form to: Subscriptions c/o Jacksonville Free Press Call 874-0591 P.O. Box 43580, Jacksonville, FL 32203 to reserve your day! October 22-28, 2009 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 9 Actor Blair Underwood Teams Up for New Novel Underwood, Due and Barnes met GOT HERE. Currently, he's shoot- when the actor-turned-producer ing his feature directorial debut, an bought the film rights to Due's 1998 independent drama called Bridge to SINBAD,MORRIS STRAWBERRY, CHESTNUT TAKES PEETE ON BEGIN TD JAKES 'APPREN- novel, My Soul to Keep. The film is Nowhere that stars Ving Rhames TICE' RUN: Trio part ofMorris the new Chestnut cast filming will executive now in produceNYC. and currently in pre-production but the and is the story of four blue-collar Filming is underway forstar the in nextthe installmentupcoming offilm NBC's “Not "Celebrity Easily three artists kept in touch and even- twenty-something men who team Apprentice," which this seasonBroken,” includes a faith-based actress Holly drama Robinson based onPeete, a tually developed an idea that up with a prostitute to establish an comic actor Sinbad and formerbook baseball by Bishop star T.D. Darryl Jakes. Strawberry. became Casanegra. escort service. The film follows Rounding out the 2010 cast:Bill wrestlersDuke will Goldberg direct theand picture,Maria Kanellis,, which The novel tells the story of their rise and subsequent fall. Australian chef Curtis Stone,revolves Olympic around swimmers a couple Summer whose Sanders, strength singer and Tennyson Hardwick, a gorgeous Sounds, uh, weird. You can also Cyndi Lauper, disgraced faithChicago are testedpolitician after Rodthe wife Blagovich, is injured rocker- in a actor and gigolo who wants to catch Underwood starring in HBO's turned-reality star Bret Michaels,car crash "America's and the husband Got Talent" becomes judge attracted Sharon redeem the seedy history that anticipated new drama series, In Osbourne and writer/comedianto another Carol woman. Leifer - the inspiration behind estranged him from his father, a Treatment. Seinfeld's Elaine. The new seasonShooting begins is scheduled airing in March.to begin June 11 in decorated LAPD captain. In the If you're unfamiliar with the DEBBIE ROWE SUINGLos Angeles, FLORIDA after WOMANChestnut wraps his lead wake of his father's sudden illness, award-winning work of Due and Michael Jackson's ex-wiferole Debbie in the Rowe David is suing E. Talbert the Florida stage playwoman "Love who Hardwick has to save himself from the bestselling-work of Barnes, toldin The a TV Nick interviewer of Tyme" that she was only interested in getting money from taking the fall for a murder. check out their books Joplin's Ghost Jackson'sThe actor, family who and made wasn't his feature interested film in debut gaining in the custody 1991 Johnof her Singleton two chil- Actor Blair Underwood (center) teams up with authors Steven barnes According to PW, the book will and Great Sky Woman, respective- dren.debut In “Boyz a filing N thelast Hood,”week, Rowe's will next attorneys appear onsaid the she big should screen be opposite awarded and Tanarive Due for their book “Casanegra”. likely become a movie with Blair ly. Both writers were inspired by $490,000Queen Latifah in general and Terrence and punitive Howard damages in “A from Perfect Rebecca Christmas.” White, Chestnut who was Actor Blair Underwood is bring- up with husband and wife writing being the prototype for Hardwick. the late, great Octavia Butler. suedplays by a departmentRowe in July store for Santa her comments who tries to "Extra."help a little Rowe girl findis seeking a new a ing sexy back to novels. According team Tananarive Due and Steven This isn't Underwood's first foray Casanegra drops in July and defaulthusband judgment for her divorcedagainst the mother, Key West, played Fla. by resident. Gabrielle Union. to Publishers Weekly (PW), the tel- Barnes to pen a new detective novel into the literary world. In 2005, he Underwood along with Due and LIL WAYNE EXPECTING BABY NUMBER 4 evision and movie star has hooked called Casanegra. edited a collection about the wis- Barnes will make select author dom of children called BEFORE I appearances around the country. DENIRODespite a jam-packed STILL LIKES schedule IT of CHOCOLATEtouring, recording and court dates in the pastBritish year, soul Lil sensation Wayne always Jamelia carves said out she time to make a baby. wasWith aware this of week'sthe rumors confirmation surrounding that actor R&B singer Nivea is carrying his fourthRobert child, De theNiro rapper and willhis soonpreference have a totalfor of four kids by four different RAP MUSIC: ‘It’s Degrading mothersblack women, – a son but born she last never October thought by she’d a Cincinnati woman, another son bornencounter last month the phenomenon to actress Lauren face toLondon, face. and daughter Reginae with ex- wifeThe Antonia singer, "Toya" who isCarter currently of the dating BET soc- reality series "Tiny & Toya." and It’s Nasty, But I Love It’ cerNivea star Darrenis the ex-wife Byfield, of told producer/singer Britain's Daily The Dream. Dream, meanwhile, isMirror expecting she meta child the Italianwith new star wife, after actressher per- Christina Milian. with the message the music sends. videos. A clip was shown of a rap- that rappers are not talking about formance at a celebrity-studded private “When I was in Spain last year, per sliding a credit card in a women who are doing things with party.Only Oprah Could Unite Tyson and Holyfield people thought the ‘N-word’ was woman’s butt. And this kind of their lives, but rather “‘hos” who "I'd heard he's got a thing for black acceptable because of rap music, I graphic was not uncommon for a aren’t doing anything. women, but I thought it was just a rumor. think that’s terrible,” Silsbee said. rap video. In that case, no woman should be So I was amazed when he told organizers at this party that he wasn't A large majority of rap music’s “It’s disgusting, the videos, the degraded, says John Smith, chair of leaving till he met me,” she told the paper. fan base is made up of young songs, but it’s the music I listen to. the National Newspaper Publishers "At the end of the night we were finally introduced, but he was so full Black men. Clinton White, 21, It’s what’s popular,” says Darian Association. He says the young on, straight away -- talking about how I was a delicious chocolate from Sarasota, Fla., said as a young Scott-Carter, a young Black man Black men appear to have little thing,” she added. "Then he started to churn out more chat-up lines, like, Black man he knows he is promot- from Baltimore who listens to rap knowledge of the sacrifices and 'Don't you want to be my leading lady?' and, 'Come on, I'm not taking ing the bad message by just listen- music regularly. contributions that Black women no for an answer.' ing to it. Scott-Carter said everyone knows have made to the progress of the "He was very persistent, but I had to put a stop to it. I was flattered but “I know it’s degrading and I don’t it’s wrong and degrading, but race and to the support of Black I told him in no uncertain terms that it was not going to happen. I said I necessarily agree with what is said, everyone continues to listen to it men. But, he says, Black women had a boyfriend." but it’s still good music and I still regardless. He said he doesn’t usu- must also stand against degradation Jamelia and Byfield share a daughter, Tiana, born in Oct. 2005. like to jam to it,” White said. ally even listen to the lyrics. For of themselves. By. Aria White When radio host Don Imus called him it’s all about the music behind “The Black females have to stand DIDDY SETS TV HISTORY NNPA Special Correspondent the Rutgers women’s basketball the lyrics. up just like C. Delores Tucker and WASHINGTON-Ask most Black team, “nappy-headed hos,” the crit- “I love rap music. It’s degrading the ladies at Spellman College and P. Diddy is doing big things on the women what they think about Hip ical eye of Black America turned and it’s nasty but I love it,” says Ain stop allowing money, in particular, small screen. The rap mogul, born Sean Hop or Rap lyrics and most will not only on him but on the rap Welmon of State College, Pa. “I’m to dictate to them and their sexuali- In this photo provided by Harpo,Combs, Inc., says talk-show he’ll enter host the Oprah record Winfreybooks likely say they are degrading. But, industry as well. not saying what they rap about is ty. They need to withdraw from poses with former world championthis spring boxers and Mike summer Tyson, as right,the first and some Black men express mixed Following the Don Imus situa- right or anything. But I’m not going allowing these people to utilize Evander Holyfield on a live episodeAfrican Americanof 'The Oprahproducer Winfrey to have Show,'four emotions on the issue. tion, rap music is being targeted to go around signing any petitions them in these videos. The almighty Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Chicago.shows airing on television in the same “It’s freedom of speech. We more for its degradation of women. to clean it up either.” dollar ought not to dictate to them It was a love fest on "The Oprahyear. housing with his siblings – but only shouldn’t be trying to tell rappers Instead of just focusing on White Welmon says he’s been listening their values,” says Smith. “The rap- Winfrey Show" Friday as formerIn additionas a way toto hisget currentout of headlocks. MTV pro- what to rap about. It’s just music. It people who degrade Black women, to rap music since he was a teenag- pers don’t understand the impor- enemies Mike Tyson and Evanderductions "You“Taquita talk &about Kaui” biting," and “Run’s he said. isn’t hurting anyone,” says Ben Black leaders and organizations are er. And while he’s noticed the music tance of Black females and their Holyfield had a proper discussionHouse,”"I'm and the aperson second that season bit every of broth-“P. Silsbee, 20, a self-proclaimed avid beginning to also go after Black getting dirtier, that hasn’t stopped being…Yet, all of a sudden, they for the first time since their 1997Diddy erPresents: in my family." The Bad Boys of rap listener, part-time DJ and stu- people who degrade Black women him from enjoying it. 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