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Emanuel AME to Create Memorial Volume 30 No. 32 Jacksonville, Florida June 22 - 28, 2017 Honoring Shooting Victims June 17th marked the second anniversary of the Charleston Church Scott Signs Bill Threatening massacre, in which a White supremacist gunned down nine African- American worshippers. To honor their memory, Emanuel African Florida’s Public Schools Methodist Episcopal Church will create a permanent memorial at the Florida Governor Rick Scott “This legislation helps all stu- church. signed a controversial education dents,” Scott said. “I’m especially Architect Michael Arad, who designed the National September 11 bill last week that threatens the life proud that this legislation boosts Memorial in Manhattan, will create the memorial. of Florida’s public school system funding for the Gardiner Manning said Arad has shown his ability to express the loss of life, and further empowers charter Scholarship. This incredibly impor- while simultaneously expressing peace, comfort and hope. schools. School boards and teach- tant scholarship provides special- “His ability to symbolize these conflicting feelings to create a very ers' unions across the state say the ized education services to students moving memorial was a compelling qualification for the task of the new law House Bill 7069 favors with unique abilities so they can Emanuel AME Memorial,” the chuch’s pastor stated. “It is our hope that charters schools and could cause lead successful, independent lives.” his work on our memorial will evoke the weight of the tragedy as well many public schools to close. Continued on page 3 as send an inspiring mandate for positive change to the world.” Contributions toward the $1,000,000 goal for the project can be made online at The Matching Fund. Caribfest Blends Best of Island Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed Life to Benefit Local Scholars in Kendrick Johnson Case Miss Duval Pageant Tributes Jacksonville’s Kendrick Johnson's parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit after their Diversity - Masters of illusion donned the stage at the Firefighter son was found rolled up in a mat in 2013. Banquet’s Hall to compete for the crown of Miss Duval, now in its 40th The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 17-year-old year. The coveted crown includes cash and prizes for the winning entrant Kendrick Johnson has been dismissed, CNN reports. who has to have been born male even if they’ve fully transitioned as a Johnson was a Georgia high school athlete who was found dead, rolled woman. The pageant requires that entrants possess well groomed style, tal- up in a gym mat, back in January 2013. His cause of death was ruled ent and mannerism. Shown are this year’s winners Gia Tajoure (1st Runner “accidental,” with the state autopsy claiming he died of “positional up), Myah Ross-Monroe (Ms. Duval 2017) and Mercedes Black (2nd asphyxia.” Runner up). R. Silver photo His parents, Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson, believed their son was killed, and filed a $100 million lawsuit against local and state offi- cials.The suit named Johnson’s former schoolmates, Branden Bell, Brian Bell and their father, FBI special Agent Rick bell as defendants. U.S. district Judge W. Louis Sands threw out the case, citing the parents “failed to serve defendants with their amended lawsuit in a timely man- ner,” according to CNN. The attorney for the Bell family, Patrick T. O’Connor, said in a state- ment, “We’re pleased to see the case dismissed once again. The case was meritless from the beginning and has now been dismissed twice,” “The only thing remaining is for the Superior Court of Lowndes County to make an award of attorney’s fees in favor of the defendants,” Scholarship Runner up Khyon Williams, News Anchor Keitha O’Connor added. Nelson, Scholarship winner Jah'Nai Williams and Festival CEO Ian Walker. Sandra Bland Act Signed into By Marjorie Flash As another candidate was so close One Caribbean Inc. presented the in the running, One Caribbean Texas Law Amidst Controversy 4th Annual Caribfest at the CEO, Ian Walker, contributed $500 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a measure that seeks to pre- Jacksonville Landing with dollars from his pocket and invited vent the circumstances that led to the death of Sandra Bland from hap- Caribbean food vendors, arts and the audience to make a donation to pening again. crafts, stilt walkers, an African match for the runner-up. Audience Bland, 28, died in a Waller County jail after being detained during a garb fashion show, and live reggae members walked across the Yarborough-Thompson Nuptials and Soca music. Landing in the pouring rain to make traffic stop in July 2015. Her death sparked protests throughout the After meeting 14 years ago through the groom’s sister, Bride Biana Dressed like an African Queen, their contributions. Runner-up, country, as it presented yet another example of African-Americans Yarbrough and Groom Rudolph Thompson reignited a friendship on anchorwoman Keitha Nelson intro- Khyon White from Robert E. Lee dying while in police custody. Her death was ruled a suicide, but fami- their social media accounts and eventually joined together in Holy duced the winner of the One Senior High School, was presented ly members say she would not have taken her own life. Matrimony. The ceremony was held over the weekend at the Orange Caribbean Academic Scholarship with $1,030 cash towards her The law mandates county jail officials divert people with substance Park Thrasher-Horne Center witnessed by family and friends. The bride Award to Jah’Nai Williams who expenses as she goes to University abuse and mental health issues toward treatment and makes it easier for is a graduate of Sanford Brown Institute, and her groom is a graduate of graduated Westside High School. of Florida this fall, given by the those in custody to receive personal bond if they have a mental illness Florida State College of Jacksonville and is employed as a Mechanical Jah’Nai received a $3,000 check to hearts of Jacksonville. or disability. It also requires independent law enforcement agencies to Installer. The couple’s future plans are to enjoy a romantic Hawaiian help her with expenses as she starts “Caribfest was a wonderful event investigate jail deaths. honeymoon getaway. Shown above joined by two of their combined Florida Agricultural and that not even Mother Nature could The original bill tackled racial profiling during traffic stops, consent nine children are Nygeria Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Thompson and Mechanical University in the fall. dampen the party,” said Nelson. searches and counseling for officers who profiled drivers. That version R'iesha Thompson. R. Silver photo of the bill did not move out of committee because of opposition from law enforcement groups and lawmakers who were concerned about unfunded mandates. Legacy of Legendary Coach James P. Small Lives Bland’s family expressed disappointment in the Senate’s version of the bill, saying it does not address the cause of her arrest. “It’s a complete oversight of the root causes of why she was jailed in on Through Students, Foundation Bearing His Name the first place,” Bland’s sister Sharon Cooper said in an interview with by Lynn Jones began his 35 years of coaching and the Texas Tribune at the time. The law will go into effect Sept. 1. Over the past thirteen years, the J. teaching at Franklin Street P. Small Foundation has been Grammar School, was appointed involved in the community sharing Coach at Stanton Senior High Omarosa Invites Congressional the legacy of the coach who shares School in 1934. He retired in 1969 Black Caucus To White House Again its name. following a career that included Coach James P. "Bubbling" Small serving as Athletic Director and After an initial March meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus, spent decades educating youth, Head Coach of football, basketball, instilling character, discipline and a track and baseball. President Trump wants to meet with the CBC again, to “restart talks,” will to win from the 1930s through Coach Smalls was also instru- according to CBS News. the 1060s to many of Jacksonville’s mental in organizing the first Omarosa Manigault Newman sent a letter to the CBC in early June, local youth. North-South All Star Football and inviting all members the caucus back to the White House. Recently, the foundation held a basketball games for blacks at a CBS obtained a copy of the invite which says that the meeting was “Hall of Fame Banquet,” witnessed time when Jim Crow laws and requested directly by the president. by hundreds of family, friends and lynching was a normal sight in the Yet, as of press time, a meeting has not yet been scheduled. former students at the St. Thomas south. His vision gave youth some- The initial March 22 meeting went to pot, after the CBC raised issue Life Center to present awards and thing to believe in and fight for in a with Trump’s blueprint budget and the GOP healthcare plan. recognize the achievements and very dismal era. CBS reports that a source inside the CBC was skeptical about the latest commitment of local community Pictured is Foundation Founder Nathanial Farley (center) surround- The J.P. Small Foundation’s goal invitation, saying, “We’re willing to engage with the president, but it has organizers and leaders. ed by his former Stanton Class of 1978 football team members l-r: to provide youth the opportunity to to be a substantive policy discussion, not a photo op.” Foundation founder and CEO Anthony Smith, Frederick Scott, Isaac Miller, Coach Farley, Lentive learn, explore and become inspired “The caucus has been quite clear that the policy pro- Nathaniel Farley, Jr., better known Palmer, Samuel Bennefield and Dr. Jerome Wheeler. The players gath- to pursue fields in the Science, posals of this administration, from cutting early child- R.Silver as ‘Coach” to his students, was one ered to honor not only their former coach, but his hero as well. Technology, Engineering and Math hood education funding to dismantling the Affordable of the many young men who reaped (STEM) disciplines. Fundraising Care Act, would cause great harm to African American “He didn’t just prepare us for the dation in mind, Farley has vowed to the benefits of Coach Smalls coach- proceeds from the event will bene- communities across the nation,” the source added. game, He prepared us for the game give back to his legacy. ing and words of wisdom. of life,” said Farley. With that foun- Coach James P. Small, who fit the JP small literary program. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press June 22-28, 2017 Is Your Road To Retirement Poorly Mapped Out? Can you imagine going on an ex- Americans have a formal plan. tant aspects of a wonderful retire- paychecks stop? A good advisor can help you maxi- more protection. tended vacation without making any And that can spell trouble. ment life,” he says. • Make a budget. Most people mize your Social Security benefits, Although he’s a financial profes- plans? “There’s nothing worse than being Becker offers these tips for getting think their expenses will go down come up with tax-efficient distribu- sional, Becker says retirement is No websites or tour guides con- 85 years old, full of life, and being started so you’ll know you’re ready after they retire, but usually that tion strategy and talk to you about about more than money. There’s also sulted. No hotel reservations made. flat broke,” says Randy Becker, a re- to begin your retirement journey: doesn’t happen. Your wardrobe other options, such as annuities, that the adjustment retirees must make No itinerary mapped out. tirement planner and co-founder of • Get everybody on board. You budget might go down when you can guarantee income in retirement. from working every day to suddenly Of course not. If you wanted your the Becker Retirement Group in and your spouse need to agree on aren’t working, but other expenses This is vital as people now live 20, having too much time on their hands. vacation to be a success, you’d Bellevue, Washington (www.becker- your retirement goals – and the finan- might go up if you travel, enjoy new 30 or even 40 years after retiring. “Perpetual Saturdays are exciting budget enough money to cover your retirement.com). cial decisions that will get you there. hobbies, or start going out more for • Know your retirement timeline for about a week,” Becker says. costs. You’d know when you were But it takes some work to avoid the Start talking about priorities: Do you dinner, movies and concerts. and reevaluate your risk tolerance. “Maybe you’ll find ways to volun- going, how long you could stay and many pitfalls that can ruin your want to relocate? Stay close to the • Know where your money will One of the biggest mistakes investors teer. Maybe you’ll learn to paint or at least generally what you would do golden years, Becker says. Inflation, grandkids? Are you emotionally and come from. Most financial profes- nearing retirement make is sticking play guitar. Maybe you’ll end up while there. taxes, bad health and bad invest- physically ready for retirement? How sionals agree that income is king with the same advisor and portfolio working part-time. But most people ut when it comes to the longest va- ments can be devastating. long will each of you keep working, when it comes to retirement plan- they had when they were younger. discover that they need something in cation most people will ever take – “It’s up to you to have a sound and how will that affect the income ning. A pile of scattered paperwork You’ll need to move to a more diver- retirement that will keep them en- retirement – fewer than half of all plan, so you can focus on the impor- streams you’ll rely on when those and account statements is not a plan. sified approach, with fewer risks and gaged and excited about life.” IKEA Names New Jax Store Manager IKEA, the world’s leading home design will include one of Florida’s furnishings retailer that will soon be largest rooftop solar arrays, consis- openign in Jacksonville, has named tent with the solar presence at 90% of Leontyne Green Sykes as manager of IKEA U.S. locations. its future Jacksonville store. The IKEA Jacksonville will feature store will join four other Florida lo- nearly 10,000 exclusively designed cations including retail sites in Or- items, 50 inspirational room-settings, lando, Tampa Sunrise and three model home interiors, a super- Sweetwater. vised children’s play area, and a 325- A native of Columbia, South Car- seat restaurant serving Swedish Black Millionaires olina, Green Sykes, who relocated to specialties such as meatballs with lin- of Tomorrow Jacksonville from the Philadelphia gonberries and salmon plates, as well area, joined IKEA in 2006 as a re- as American dishes. Other family- Online Course gional marketing manager following friendly features include a ‘Chil- three years of retail management and dren’s IKEA’ area in the Showroom, Available for Youth seven years of consumer product baby care rooms, play areas through- marketing. Leontyne Sykes out the store, and preferred parking. Philadelphia, PA — The Black Mil- After three years of providing na- IKEA stores, where she served until And – in addition to 500 jobs ex- lionaires of Tomorrow, a set of online tional marketing support for ten being named store manager of the fu- pected during construction – 250 financial literary courses especially Billionaire Shares Secret to IKEA stores in key areas of the coun- ture IKEA Jacksonville. coworkers will join the IKEA family for children, has launched as a part of try, she was promoted to Chief Mar- The 290,000-square-foot future when the store opens. Opportunities the Black Business School. The cur- Success With Young Black Men keting Officer of IKEA U.S., IKEA Jacksonville and its 950 park- will be available this summer for riculum was developed by America’s responsible for spearheading the ing spaces will be built on 25 acres candidates interested in working at premier financial expert, Dr. Boyce “Young Black men need to see a role model company’s communications effort as along the northwestern corner of In- this employer of choice. IKEA Jack- Watkins, who guarantees that every the national presence grew. In 2015, terstate 295 and Gate Parkway, ap- sonville also will provide annual child will achieve the financial com- who succeeded in the sciences and finance” Green Sykes became deputy store proximately 10 miles southeast of sales and property tax revenue for petency of a college student upon manager of IKEA Conshohocken, downtown Jacksonville in the Town local governments and schools. completion. Denver native Robert Smith visited 1970s, he developed an interest in one of the two Philadelphia-area Center shopping area. The one story “The key to black economic em- his home town to deliver a com- computers and sought an internship powerment is for us to commit to cre- mencement address at the University at Bell Labs in Denver. Those intern- ating an army of intelligent and of Denver and gave an interview to ships, however, were created and re- How A $165 Million Painting Is empowered young black people, all the local NBC News affiliate. served for college students. of whom are armed with an under- Smith, who has a net worth of $2.5 But that didn’t stop Smith from re- Funding Criminal Justice Reform standing of basic financial literacy, billion according to Forbes, is the lentlessly calling the company for six by Priscilla Frank (HP) DuVernay’s documentary “13th,” wealth building and cooperative eco- second richest African-American— months until Bell Labs invited him Art collector and Museum of Mod- both of which address the calamitous nomics,” said Watkins. behind Oprah Winfrey—and wants for an interview. ern Art President Emerita Agnes toll the prison-industrial complex During the course, children will to be a role model to young Black “I ran my own race. I knew what I Gund recently sold a multimillion- takes on black communities. Gund, learn vital financial information such men. wanted, and my persistence paid off, dollar painting to benefit social jus- who has six black grandchildren, felt as the difference between good and “It’s important that these young and I came in and interviewed. They tice, and she’s challenging others in personally motivated to help. bad debt, how to diversify a portfo- African-American men understand liked me, and I got the internship,” the art world to follow suit. The A4JF hopes to use its re- lio, and how to buy your first share there are people like Robert Smith Smith said at an American University Specifically, Gund sold Roy Licht- sources to curb mass incarceration in of stock. out there who can actually be learned commencement address, according enstein’s 1962 “Masterpiece,” which the United States, which imprisons The Black Millionaires of Tomor- in the sciences and engineering and to Forbes. “In fact, I worked there for once hung over her mantel, for a cool more people than any other and dis- row, available exclusively online, in- in finance,” said Smith, a graduate of the next four years during summer $165 million. Proceeds from the sale proportionately targets poor commu- cludes 3 different classes: 15 Things East High School in Denver when it and winter breaks.” will go toward the new Art for Justice nities and people of color. Every Black Child Needs to Know was newly integrated. He went on to graduate from Cor- Fund (A4JF), an initiative designed “This is one thing I can do before I In the months since Trump’s elec- About Money, 15 Things Every He told the news outlet that tenac- nell University and Columbia Uni- to support criminal justice reform at die,” Gund told The New York tion, artists around the country have Black Child Needs to Know About ity is the main ingredient to his suc- versity before landing a Wall Street state and local levels throughout the Times. “This is what I need to do.” incorporated elements of activism Investing, and 15 Things Every cess. Smith said he learned to “pick job with Goldman Sachs. Smith country, primarily through the sale of The collector added that her deci- into their practices working to under- Black Child Needs to Know About a purpose and to be dogged in the eventually decided to leave his high- art. Gund initially donated $100 mil- sion was impacted by reading stand the roles art can and should The Stock Market. pursuit of that purpose,” while still in paying position to launch Vista Eq- lion to the Fund and hopes to raise an Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim play in the fight for a nation that Visit The Black Millionaires of To- high school. uity Partners, a private equity and additional $100 million over the Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age serves all of its citizens, regardless of morrow online at www.megafinan- As a high school junior in the venture capital firm. course of the next five years. of Colorblindness” and watching Ava race or socioeconomic status. cial4kids.com for more information.

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Newly Signed Florida Bill Further Privatizes Public Education Placing Three Northside Schools in Imminent Danger of Closing continued from front There’s a big loophole in the pro- the 80th percentile on either the Brightest’ bonus would now be eli- The new law expands that pro- vision though: The requirement SAT or ACT college-entrance gible for bonuses of up to $5,000 gram by $30 million for children does not apply to charter schools, exams in order to qualify. themselves. with disabilities. The bill also pro- meaning they can continue to Last year, 7,118 teachers qualified To win the bonus, a principal must vides millions in teacher bonuses choose not to provide recess time. statewide, earning an extra bonus of have spent at least two years lead- and eliminates the Algebra I end-of- That loophole has further angered $6,816 each. ing the school, and the number of course exam for high school stu- traditional public school leaders, This year, the requirements have teachers at that school qualifying dents. who say it created a double stan- been relaxed, and the bonus pro- for the bonus must rank in the 80th In contrast, low-performing dard for the two types of schools. gram has been vastly expanded, percentile of schools statewide in schools will now have less time to Schools of Hope from $49 million to $233 million. that school category (elementary, improve before the state intervenes. Another controversial provision of And once a traditional public the bill, the “Schools of Hope” pro- school is closed, privately-managed gram, sets up new rules and a new charter schools would be given pot of money to encourage charter financial incentives to open in the schools to move into areas where same area. Several Duval schools the nearest traditional public are now in danger of closing. schools have persistently low rat- “We’re going to have to transport ings. students to other schools that are The bill allows the “schools of pretty much already full with no hope” to open up either in the atten- capital funds by the way to add dance zone of, or within five miles additions onto those schools to of, a local traditional public school accommodate the increase in stu- that has earned either an F or D for dents,” Duval County School Board three straight years. member Becki Couch said. It sets aside $140 million that That’s because the bill would also could be used to support and subsi- Schools such as Ribault Middle School are facing closure. Ron Davis, father of slain youth Jordan Davis was in attendance require local tax dollars used for dize the “schools of hope.” The bill still determines teachers’ middle or high). building projects to be shared with Democratic legislators and the eligibility based on old college- Principals who oversee schools Jax Celebrates Juneteenth charters. Duval, which has some of state’s largest teachers union exam scores, but it lowers the cutoff with high concentrations of poverty the oldest schools in the state, opposed the measure, saying that from 80th percentile to 77th per- would receive $5,000 bonuses. With Family Day in the Park already has a maintenance backlog. the program would weaken strug- centile (with a lower cutoff for Principals at schools with fewer The bill also requires all federal gling schools even further by teacher who graduated from college poorer students would receive The MLK Foundation hosted the 5th Juneteenth “Family Day in the Title I dollars for low-income chil- pulling students away from them, with high grades) and expands the $4,000. Park” celebration to a crowd that was eager to discover the history and dren follow students directly to and that the money and effort would types of exam scores qualify, Qualifying principals would also facts of Juneteenth that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement their schools, but the Duval County be better spent improving those including tests taken to apply for have more autonomy regarding of the abolition of slavery in Texas and the emancipation of African- School Board argues it can provide schools. law school, medical school or grad- spending and personnel decisions. American slaves throughout the Confederate South. Two and a half years better programs to those children by “Our schools need to be able to uate school. Former Duval County after the Emancipation Proclamation, Texas slaves were still in bondage pooling a portion for district pro- meet the needs of our students,” Teachers who qualify would Superintendent Nikkoli Vitti said and were unaware of their freedom until June 19, 1965, now dubbed. grams like special field trips and Joanne McCall, president of the receive a $6,000 bonus. the bill would force the closure of Juneteenth. contracts with City Year members Florida Education Association, the The bill also creates a secondary three Duval County middle schools A. Phillip Randolph Park was the location for the Jacksonville obser- who help in classrooms. state’s main teachers union, said in bonus program that the vast majori- (Ribault Middle, Northwestern vance where festival participants pitched their tents and held cookouts in End of Recess? a statement. “That isn’t done with ty of Florida teachers will qualify Middle and Matthew Gilbert the park, explored vendor booths, and participated in family workshops Among the bill’s provisions: a massive giveaways to charter for. No matter what their college Middle) at first, then 20 more highlighting mental health, small business and racial disparities in the guarantee that all elementary schools while school districts try to test scores may have been, all schools later. The bill doesn’t spell urban core community. Youth were on the premises partaking in arts and schools at traditional public schools scrape by to make ends meet.” teachers rated “highly effective” out when, whether it’s next year or crafts, family fellowship, Zumba, kickball and volleyball activities. Music received at least 20 minutes of Bonus for faculty will receive a $1,200 bonus. All later, or whether these schools blared throughout the park as Jacksonville city council members and state recess daily. The bill also provides millions of teachers rated “effective” will would be “grandfathered” in under reps elaborated on the MLK Foundation legacy and support for the com- Florida’s public schools currently dollars in new money for bonuses receive a bonus of up to $800. current school improvement rules, munity. Shown lending their support to the Juneteenth “Family Day in the aren’t required to provide recess. for teachers and principals. That’s in addition to the “Best and he said. Park” celebration was Ron Davis, father of Jordan Davis, who was shot in The new requirement is hailed as a The first portion works by Brightest” bonuses. So a teacher It also would cut or reduce the dis- 2012 at a gas station by Michael David Dunn, a 47-year-old software win by a group of self-dubbed expanding the state’s “Best and who gets both could receive an trict’s ability to pay for various pro- developer, following an argument over the loud music played by Davis and “recess moms,” who say that guar- Brightest” bonus program, one in extra $7,200 next year. grams to help poor or academically his three friends. Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted second- anteeing elementary students which teachers had to be rated Principals whose teacher work- struggling students, such as gradua- degree murder for firing at three other teenagers who were with Davis and unstructured play is better for their “highly effective” by their school force includes a high percentage of tion coaches, mentoring and tutor- one count of firing into a vehicle. health and their ability to focus. district and had to have scored in teachers eligible for the ‘Best and ing, and field trips.

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AgProCo.comAgProCo.com Page 4 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press June 22 - 28, 2017 GUEST EDITORIAL City Chronicles Trump Turns Back on Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood a Future with Cuba In his perverse fixation on overturning all things Barack Obama, President Donald Trump Why Do Police Keep Getting now turns his attention to Cuba, the island locat- ed 90 miles off our shore. Reports are that the president plans to travel to Florida to announce that he will reverse Obama’s opening to Cuba, Away With Murdering Blacks? reinstate restrictions on the right of U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba and curtail business opportuni- As a black man with a young licensed, he's carried ... he's manslaughter? Remember, prose- the car were black. He panicked ties that Obama had opened up by executive adult son I have had to have “the licensed to carry. He was trying to cutors did not go for a first or sec- and an innocentyoung man lost his order. conversation” more times than I get out his ID and his wallet out his ond-degree murder conviction. life, and the worse part is that there This is, in a word, ridiculous. The United States can remember. The conversation pocket and he let the officer know The evidence could not be more will be no justice. In fact, just the maintained an economic embargo on Cuba for of what black men should do when that he was ... he had a firearm and obvious that at minimum at sec- opposite happened – miscarriage more than 50 years. It plotted repeatedly to assas- pulled over by the police, especial- he was reaching for his wallet, and ond-degree manslaughter verdict of justice. sinate Fidel Castro and to overthrow his regime. It painted Cuba as a terrorist ly young African American males. the officer just shot him in his was appropriate and necessary. Relations between police and nation for its support of Nelson Mandela in the fight against apartheid. For Yes, it’s real America. arm." Here is another point to remem- black America have always been more than five decades, a succession of U.S. presidents — cowed by the I know that some think that Officer with gun pointed at vehi- ber – Castile had a valid permit for strained, but last week’s verdict in right-wing Cuban community in Florida — enforced an economic embargo blacks are paranoid and overstate cle's interior: his firearm. He voluntary told the Minnesota further expose one of even though the policy increasingly isolated the U.S. from its neighbors in the the magnitude of the issue, but "F---! I told him not to reach for officer that he had a gun to avoid a the biggest issues we continue to hemisphere and its allies across the world. When Obama finally went forward police brutality against blacks is a it, I told him to get his hand out." confrontation. sweep under the rug – race rela- with a limited opening, he was doing more to end the isolation of the U.S. genuine threat. A lot of jokes have Reynolds: The vast majority of our police tions. My 21-year-old son gets it, than of Cuba. been made about driving while "You told him to get his ID sir, are good men and women who take but what do I say to my nine year Now Castro, the leader of Cuba’s revolution, is dead. His brother Raul has black, but I can assure those non- his driver's license. Oh my God, their sworn duty to protect and old? Castile did exactly what the announced he will leave office next year. The believers that a lot of truth is told please don't tell me he's dead. serve very seriously. We should not police told him to do and was bru- Soviet Union is no more; the Cold War is Surely, after more than through jokes. Please don't tell me my boyfriend let a small minority of bad police tality shot. over. A new generation is coming to power in five decades we have Last week was another slap in just went like that." dictate how we as blacks feel about After leaving the courtroom, the Cuba and a new generation of Cuban- the face for Black America. A The video was extremely graph- the majority, but the fury, disap- victim’s mother, Valerie Castile, Americans is rising in Florida. The vast learned that Cubans, Minnesota jury found a St. ic, Castile was alive and can be pointment and trepidation is real. spoke with passion and truth. She majority of Americans and the vast majority proud of their revolution Anthony, Minn., police officer, seen squirming in the seat next to History is also real, and it is hard said, "The system continues to fail of Cuban-Americans support free travel to and their independence, Jeronimo Yanez not guilty of sec- Reynolds at the start of the video. not to think about the constant black people. My son loved this Cubans. will resist economic or ond-degree manslaughter charges We now know that he was later injustice that African Americans city and this city killed my son and So why would Trump want to revive the military coercion. in the shooting of Philando Castile. declared dead at a hospital. have faced in America. the murderer gets away! Are you failed policies of the past? The reasons range This verdict is so unbelievable We also saw police ask Reynolds Most of us understand the intrin- kidding me right now?” from the petty to the perverse. Trump’s considering the fact that the shoot- to get out of the car and lay on the sic danger of police work, but She added, "We're not evolving hatred of Obama is apparent. From Obamacare to climate policy to Cuba, he ing was actually broadcast live on ground. Her main concern was for clearly the men and women who as a civilization, we're devolving. seems intent on overturning whatever Obama did — no matter how great the Facebook by his girlfriend. her 4-year-old daughter that was in join the profession have a legal We're going back down to 1969. cost to the American people. The officer was also acquitted of the vehicle at the time of the shoot- responsibility to all of the citizens What is it going to take?" Great In the campaign, Trump pledged in Florida to overturn Obama’s opening. two counts of intentional discharge ing. Yes, a 4-year old child wit- they’ve sworn to protect and serve question. Right-wing Cuban-American legislators — Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of of firearm that endangers safety. nessed this horrific situation. regardless of race. Signing off from Florida, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and Republican Rep. Here is what white America So how did a jury find the officer Yes, the young officer was afraid Enoughhasbeenenough.com, Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida — have lobbied Trump hard to revive the trav- needs to understand. African not guilty of second-degree and probably because the people in Reggie Fullwood el ban and embargo. According to the New York Times, Diaz-Balart exacted Americans have been dealing with a promise from Trump as a price for his vote in favor of Trumpcare. He signed this type of racial profiling for off on depriving 23 million Americans of health care coverage in order to decades in this country. tighten the screws on Cuba. Technology has allowed these inci- Prison Profit Pipeline Obama’s policy of engagement, however halting, has already shown dents to be recorded and seen by by Julianne Malveaux capped the cost of phone calls $10 a minute, until our nation’s results. Engage Cuba, a U.S. business lobby group, published an economic millions. But in the Castile case, There is the adage that Nero fid- made by prison inmates. FCC political leadership changed. Ajit impact analysis on the costs of reversing Obama’s policy. It put the cost at as the live recording ultimately didn’t dled while Rome burned, and I Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Pai, a Republican member of the much as $3.5 billion in lost revenues and 10,000 jobs lost in the travel indus- mean anything. fear it is the adage that may define who championed this cause, FCC (appointed by President try over the next four years. Commercial contracts that will create $1.1 billion I remember watching the video the ways too many observers have described the court decision “as Obama, who was required to worth of U.S. exports to Cuba in the next five years would be broken, costing last year, and my mouth dropped filtered the 45 administration the greatest form of regulatory appoint members of both parties), more than 1,000 jobs a year. open because I had never seen that through a skewed lens. There has injustice I have seen in my 18 was elevated to chair the FCC. Once more the right of Americans to travel would be sacrificed, in the name type of footage captured live. The been much commentary about 45’s years as a regulator in the commu- The free-market Pai said FCC of what? Petulance? Perversity? Undying hatred? The Trump administration young lady (Ms. Diamond twisted tweets, his threats to fire nications space”. Clyburn is the lawyers, who were prepared to has made it clear that in its America First foreign policy, America’s econom- Reynolds)was extremely calm special counsel and former FBI only Democratic commissioner on defend rate caps in courts, no ic and security concerns will not be sacrificed in the name of human rights. despite the fact that her boyfriend chief Robert Mueller, and his gen- the FCC, which has two vacant longer had authorization to do so. But it rationalizes its reversion in Cuba on the grounds of defending human had been shot four times. It was eral shenanigans. There has been seats that 45 can appoint. She says Pai did not have to make that call, rights and spreading democracy. This is at best what former Obama adviser unbelievable. much less focus on the way his the cost of prison phone calls is a but he did, apparently at the behest Ben Rhodes called a “tragic irony,” given the Trump administration’s “com- Reynolds was smart enough to appointees have quietly changed civil rights issue. More than 2.7 of 45. Now, private companies, plete lack of concern for human rights around the world.” tap into Facebook Live and record the rules of engagement for too million children have an incarcer- many with monopoly arrange- Surely, after more than five decades we have learned that Cubans, proud of the incident with police that shows many citizens. ated parent, and the high cost of ments with prisons, can set rates as their revolution and their independence, will resist economic or military coer- her boyfriend, Philando Castile, Just last week, according to the prison phone calls prevents them high as they like. cion. One would think that Trump, who trumpets his business background, just after he was shot by police. Washington Post, the US Court of from having regular contact with By the way, the caps, which would understand that open relations with Cuba — trade, travel, human and She said: Appeals in the District of them. were as high as 25 cents a minute, cultural exchange — will have far more impact in generating pressure for "Stay with me. We got pulled Columbia said that the Federal The FCC was prepared to much higher than the market costs change than a reversion to the failed embargo. over for a busted tail light in the Communications Commission defend its caps on prison phone of phone calls, allowed lots of - Under Castro, Cuban education and health care became the envy of Latin back and the police just, he's cov- America. An educated generation now rises to power yearning for more. The exceeded its authority when it calls, which can cost as much as continued on page 9 ered. He killed my boyfriend. He's U.S. should engage them, not seek to isolate them.

in the to achieve that end, he was willing to see sinister old men dedicated to using every into a myriad of directions by the never- confines the Nation fail along with President Obama. underhanded scheme available to destroy- ending, malignant controversies growing Night Games of a Now, nearly nine years later, McConnell ing the good without a reasonable or bene- from the Trump administration. secure and his minions are still trying. Their ficial substitute. For those who are listening, we are being by Dr. Faye campaign gathering among party loyalists obsession with the ruination of Barack From the bowels of the House of lulled into a false sense of security. Williams who would surely keep it confidential. Yet, Obama allows us to believe that they have Representatives, an alternative Republican Following the path of their legislative part- I've always heard his utterance found its way into the public not received the memo that his term of plan to President Obama's Affordable Care ners in the House, Senate Republicans have that, "What goes venue and revealed his true feelings about office ended on January 20th, nearly six Act spewed forth on March 24, 2017. retreated into the deepest, darkest recesses on in the dark those less financially fortunate than him. months ago. Without input from Democratic legislators of legislative secrecy to create a Senate ver- comes out in the When disclosed, Romney's statement Despite the fervent efforts of his adver- or public hearings, House Republicans sion of Republican healthcare that, for all light." That state- became the tool of his campaign's destruc- saries, President Obama maintains world- rammed through their plan, which by gener- intent and purpose, will be rammed through ment is indicative tion. wide love and respect. He is admired for ous estimates would result in 24 million the Senate on short notice without public of the faith that our A similar scenario occurred in 2009, only forward-thinking leadership that elevates Americans losing health insurance. Critical hearing, without public disclosure, and with forbearers had in a few hours after President Barack Obama the potential for all Americans as well as analysts understand that the major result of the absence of input from Democratic legis- the certainty of was sworn into office. Republican Senator other citizens of spaceship Earth. this plan would be a reward of $880 Billion lators. God's justice. Although challenged, often Mitch McConnell and his cohorts in con- They continue their futile efforts to erase in tax relief to the wealthiest Americans. Apparently, while the Republicans are from the darkest of places, truth and justice spiracy were discovered secretly and treaso- his highly successful legacy, but, like First characterized as "Dead -on-Arrival," dealing with "the Russia thing," "the Comey have a way of overcoming evil. In honest nously plotting the failure of the future Muhammad Ali when he was stripped of his the House plan was given little chance of thing" or latest "Trump thing," Mr. evaluation, we've seen their truth win out at Obama administration. McConnell is heavyweight title, President Obama passage in the Senate. Pundits, given their McConnell plans for people to accept the more than a few critical points in our histo- famously known for remarking that his pri- remains the People's President. Those opportunities, guessed that there was little "pig-in-the-poke" of a sight unseen, out of ry. mary objective was to assure that President impacted by his good works realize how hope of healthcare "replacement and the dark health plan. We mustn't play the Mitt Romney's 47% statement was not Obama became a one term President. badly their lives would now suffer without repeal" in 2017. We accepted that reason- game of Russian Roulette with our health made for public consumption. It was made Sadly, McConnell has shown that in order them. What remains is a vicious group of ing and our attention was diverted and draw which they present.

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Pastors and Leaders Join in St. Thomas Christian Academy Historic Mt. Zion Planning Trips to Preventing Crime in the Community Summer Enrichment Program Washington, D.C. and Shopping Outlets Concerned Pastors Ministers and Leaders of Florida’s First Coast present St. Thomas Community Christian Academy Summer Enrichment Program Join Historic Mt. Zion for a trip to Washington, D.C. June 22-26. Visit the the “Preventing Crimes in the Hood” dialogue scheduled for June 23rd at 6 is taking place June 12 - August 5th, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kiddie Camp is for MLK Monument, National Cemetery, Smithsonian Institute, dinners and a p.m. at the Warriors on Fire Church located at 1533 W. 23rd and June 24th, ages 3-5 and Youth Camp ages 5 - 17. The summer program for youth shopping spree and more! The church is also scheduling a shopping trip to 6 p.m. at Love Tabernacle located at 2315 W. 45th St. Enjoy music, refresh- includes dance, music, boxing and martial arts, cheer leading, basketball, the Tanger Outlets located in Pooler, Ga, and Hilton Head, SC. The bus ments, speakers and more! For more info contact Pastor Earl Thomas at Zumba exercise, academics and bible study. A limited number of summer leaves Jacksonville, Saturday, September 23, 2017. For ticket info and (912) 996-6701. jobs for teens 16-18 are available, as well as college internships and volun- more details contact Olivia Young at (904) 502-6472. Historic Mt. Zion is teer positions. Before and after care available and summer school vouchers sunder the leadership of Reverend Pearce Ewing. New Bethel AME Church accepted. Financial and scholarships are also available. St. Thomas Community Christian Academy is located at 2119 Rowe Avenue. For more Southside Church of God Homecoming Celebration info contact Sarah Marie Terry at (904) 768-8800. New Bethel AME Church Homecoming June celebration events are as fol- in Christ Home Buyers Workshop lows: Church Fish Fry, Saturday, June 24th and Movie Night, Tuesday, June Simond-Johnson Park The Southside Church of God In Christ where Bishop Edward Robinson 20th. All activities will be held at the church located at 1231 Tyler St. New Sr. is the pastor, will host a free Home Buyers Workshop scheduled for Bethel AME is under the leadership of Reverend Harry L. Dawkins. For Scholarship Prayer Breakfast Saturday, August 5th from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Learn information on more info contact the church office at (904) 353-1822. Simond-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee presents their 2nd how to purchase or home save with Neighborhood Assistance Corporation annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, June 24th at 9 of America (NACA). Info will detail no down payment assistance, no clos- a.m. Location is St. Matthew Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Banquet room ing costs, no fees and no perfect credit. To reserve a seat go to St. Paul AME Church located at 3731 Moncrief Rd. The theme is “The Power of Prayer”. Hear www.naca.com. Southside Church of God In Christ is the located at 2179 Holds Vacation Bible Institute men and women of God speak motivational prayers to uplift the communi- Emerson Street. ty. For tickets and more info call (904) 613-6251. Saint Paul AME Church, located at 6910 New Kings Road, will hold their Brooks-Johnson Vacation Bible Institute, Sunday, June 25th through Actor Hill Harper Says God Thursday, June 29, 2017. Sunday's session will convene 4 -7:30 p.m. Southside COGIC Prayer Clinic Told Him to Adopt a Child, Now Monday through Thursday sessions will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Attend the Southside Church of God in Christ Prayer Clinic with Prophet Friends and the public are extended a special invitation to share in this Bible Dwight Follins June 27th at 12 noon. Come be renewed, refreshed and Calls Son His 'Biggest Blessing' Institute. The Reverend Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, II is the Pastor of St. Paul revived! The service will convene at the Southside Church of God in Christ St. Paul AME Church. For more information call (904) 764-2755. located at 2179 Emerson. Sr. Southside Church of God in Christ is under the Hill Harper thought he would be leadership of Bishop Edward Robinson Sr. For more info visit www.south- married before having children, but sidecogic.com. the Christian actor believes God Baptist Ministers Conference of recently told him to adopt a son. Duval and Adjacent Counties This week, the actor who's gear- Saint Paul AME Church ing up to star in the film "An The Baptist Ministers Conference of Duval and adjacent counties will Interview With God," shared in an hold their annual city wide revival, June 25 - 27 at First Timothy Baptist Family and Friends Weekend interview about becoming a father Church, 12103 Biscayne Blvd., Dr. Fred Newbill is the Pastor. This year’s St. Paul AME Church, located at 6910 New Kings Road, will observe to an 18-month-old baby boy he revival theme is: “A Conquering Church in a Critical World.” Come be Family and Friends weekend Friday, July 7, through Sunday July 9th. On recently adopted and named Pierce revived, rejuvenated and regenerated by anointed men of God. On Sunday, Friday, July 7th attend "Putting on the Hits, Old School-New School" will Hill Harper. The 51-year-old actor June 25th at 6 p.m., hear Clifford Johnson; Evangelist Dr. Bartholomew be held in the Church's Proctor Center from 7 - 9 p.m. Games and activi- and best-selling author said he ini- Banks, President of Progressive M&E State Convention; Monday, June 26 ties for all ages will be available during the Church's outing: "That's What tially only planned to have a child at 7 p.m. speakers include moderator Eugene Diamond and Evangelist Dr. Families Do," slated to take place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8th. after marriage. James B. Sampson, President of Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc.; Sunday, July 9th fellowship service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctu- However, things changed when a adoption. Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. hear lecturer: Elder Lee Harris; Evangelist Dr. ary. Friends of St. Paul are extending a special welcome to share in all activ- friend convinced him to consider "For years, I always wanted to be Bernard Yates, President of National Primitive Baptist Convention. For ities. Reverend Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, II is the pastor of St. Paul AME adoption. Looking back, Harper a parent. I thought, you know, you more info contact Reverend Darryl Edwards at (904) 765-3111. Church. For more info contact the church office at (904) 764-2755. believes God told him to pursue get married, you have kids," Harper told People. "I really felt like it was God telling me to do it and I'm so When Life Seems Unfair Seek Psalm 73 glad that He chose me, and [Pierce's mom]." When he decided to look into By Gladys R. McElmore worrying about the prosperity of him? Do I not fill heaven and tiny of man? Always know that ly honors await the faithful. adoption, Harper contacted an adop- At times when life may seem the wicked. Doubt in God is seen in earth?” God is everywhere and sees God has set the arrogant in slippery As humans we may find our- tion attorney who directed him unfair to us, we can think of our verse 11 when Asaph said, “Is there everything. Believing this allows places so that they are destroyed in selves not understanding the justice toward a woman who was looking commitment to God’s will. It is knowledge in the MOST HIGH?” us to live according to God’s Word a moment (verses 18-19). When we of God, His goodness, and feel that for adoptive parents. Although the easy to get frustrated as we watch In the end God creates slippery without doubting his existence. He are tempted to harbor bitter He will not know about our short- initial thought of adoption scared others who don’t care about Him, places for the ungodly and allows never grows faint or weary. No per- thoughts, we, like Asaph, can ask comings. How wonderful it is to be him, Harper said becoming a father but seem to do well in life. This can them to travel down destructive son can measure His understand- God to keep us near Him. Even near God, to find protection with was the best decision of his life. make us feel cheated. Have we paths. They can be consumed with ing. He gives power to those who when Asaph felt like a beast, God the Lord and to proclaim all that He "I was so scared I think because it been good for nothing? Will there terrors (verse 19). are tired; he offers strength to the still had a firm hold on his faithful has done! was such a huge decision. But look- ever be a reward for our efforts? So Asaph became spiritually alert weak as told in Isaiah 40:27-31. servant continually. The godly peo- This Psalm of Asaph outlines the ing back now, all the fears I had This psalm shows us the results after realizing how wrong he was to God is absolutely a full-time work- ple can be satisfied because they tragedy of the wicked, and the were ridiculously small compared of allowing self-pity to engulf us. have questioned God’s goodness er for all of us! are near God and have Him as the blessedness of our trust in God. It is to the joy of having him in my life The psalmist evidently became and mercy. With faith Asaph said, At one time, Asaph felt that it strength of their hearts. good for us to draw near to God and having the opportunity to be a depressed when he compared the “Whom have I in heaven but thee? was worthless to be faithful to God By verse 11, Asaph realized that and to put our trust in Him so that father," he said. "[Adopting Pierce] seemingly prosperity of the wicked My flesh and my heart faileth: but when he said, “All in vain have I God was his strength and potion we can continue to testify about His was the greatest decision I've ever with the difficulties of trying to live God is the strength of my heart and kept my heart clean.” Asaph, to his forever. He revealed his inside tur- works locally and abroad. Like the made and I've never been happier." a righteous life. In the first 10 vers- my potion forever (verses 25-26).” own surprise, found the answer in moil when he envied the wicked psalmist, let us praise God for His In an interview with "Good es he speaks boastfully about the Is God only in one place? “Am I the sanctuary! The key may be to who seemed to have been arrogant presence in this life and His prom- Morning America" Harper spoke known prosperity of the ungodly. not everywhere in all the heavens contemplate the end or the outcome or boastful in their time of prosper- ise of the life to come (verses 25- about the blessing of fatherhood. Asaph also questioned God’s wis- and the earth?” (Jeremiah 23: 23- of the lives of the arrogant and the ity. Finally, he realized that God 28). He is all we need, even when "It's the biggest blessing of my dom. In verses 2 and 3, Asaph lost 24). “Can anyone hide himself in faithful. How does God enlighten guides us with his word and will life seems unfair! life," Harper said. "The biggest role, faith by envying the foolish and secret places that I shall not see our understanding about the des- receive us into glory where heaven- and certainly the biggest blessing." 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The doors of Macedonia are always open to you and your family. If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org June 22 - 28, 2017 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 The Toll of Racism on the Human Body Part I This is not new news to you, but statistically, black males in America are at increased risk for just about every health problem known. African Americans have a shorter life expectan- cy than any other racial group in America except Native Americans. In the past, some researchers have blamed it on poverty -- one of the most powerful determinants of health – but now researchers are beginning to examine discrimination itself. Racism, more than race, may be cutting black men down before their time. It is possible, they believe, that after the first symptoms, an MRI pressure. But blacks living in the ill health and premature deaths showed that he had suffered a mini- African countries have few can be laid -- at least in part -- at the stroke. He was lucky. A transient blood pressure problems, feet of continuous assaults of dis- ischemic attack is a kind of low- casting doubt on a genetic crimination, real or perceived. "We level warning that conditions are link. "Salt sensitivity is com- have always thought of race-based ripe for a more serious stroke unless pletely related to potassium discrimination as producing a kind the patient follows medical advice, intake," says Dr. Karol of attitude," says Vickie Mays, psy- most typically blood-thinning Watson, cardiologist and co- chologist and director of the UCLA drugs, improved diet and exercise. director of preventive cardiol- Center on Research, Education, Death comes sooner ogy at UCLA. "And that's Training and Strategic The shorter life expectancy of related to fruit and vegetable Communication on Minority Health black men has been an inflexible intake." More veggies equals Disparities. "Now we think we have truth since slavery. The gap has less salt sensitivity. sufficient information to say that it's slowly narrowed throughout the last But fresh produce is hard to more than just affecting your atti- century, and the most recent come by in poor neighbor- tude. A person experiences it, has a improvement is attributed to lower hoods. response, and the response brings accident and homicide rates, along Poverty and lack of access about a physiological reaction." with life-sustaining treatments for to health care, more signifi- The reaction contributes to a AIDS, all of which afflict a greater cant among blacks, open the chain of biological events known as proportion of black men. doors to a host of hazards. the stress response, which can put Still, heart disease, stroke, hyper- Poor people smoke more, a car. As a teen, he and his friends times, and when they adjusted fur- such feelings of discrimination. people at higher risk of cardiovas- tension, diabetes, obesity and most exercise less and are more likely to thought it was fun to jump in front ther for income, it narrowed to 1.4 Regardless of income or race, all cular disease, diabetes and infec- cancers strike black men sooner, be victims of accidents and vio- of oncoming cars to make them times. How people live, die and get who felt discrimination were more tious disease, says Namdi Barnes, a and cut them down more often, than lence. "There's a whole boatload of swerve. "I'd be drinking like a 40- sick depends on economic class as likely to have unhealthy behaviors, researcher with the UCLA center. white men. And the higher inci- things that are in the environments ounce, and I'd say, 'Hey, watch this,' well as race, but all of the adjust- including smoking, drinking and That protective response includes dence of disease among black men where they're more likely to grow " he says. "A couple of times I ments combined didn't completely use of marijuana. "When people the release of cortisol, often called is set against a backdrop of an up," Lurie says. "HIV, crime, that couldn't get out of the street in explain the black-white mortality feel they're treated unfairly," says the stress hormone. It increases increased incidence of poverty, kind of stuff. There's a lot of extra time." His father died of alco- gap, leaving about a third of the Dr. Luisa Borrell, professor of epi- blood pressure and blood sugar lev- which carries with it a multitude of dying going on from trauma." holism, and today Pierre says he problem unexplained, the demiology at Columbia University els and suppresses the immune sys- health problems. Anyone living in a poverty- doesn't drink anymore. He also researchers found. Mailman School of Public Health tem. Those are all good things when Violence, including accidents stricken neighborhood has health knows the benefits of eating fruits The reasons behind that final and author of the study, "they're it comes to fleeing a wild beast or a and homicide, lays its claim on disadvantages, says Dr. Roshan and vegetables, and sometimes will third remain a mystery. "Life going to find a way to cope with suspicious sound in a dark parking black men early. Homicide is the Bastani, director of the Healthy and make a meal of all vegetables. But expectancy for everyone is increas- that unfair treatment." lot. But for many African leading cause of death for black At Risk Population Program at more often, he says, it's convenient ing, but the disparities are not get- Stress of racismPEOPLE feel and Americans, these responses may men ages 15 to 34, followed by UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center. to eat out at places like McDonald's ting better," says Lurie of Rand. respond to discrimination in similar occur so frequently that they even- unintentional injuries. (For white "It's where you live, what kind of or Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits. Seeking to explain that gap, ways, though the experience of dis- tually result in a breakdown of the men those ages, unintentional work you do, what kind of food you Mysterious disparitySTILL, all researchers have grown increasing- crimination is more common to physiological system. injuries are the leading cause of eat, access to physical activity, the socioeconomic factors together ly interested in the theory, based on blacks. Among blacks, it's more "This whole phenomenon of death, followed by suicide.) In where you go for health care," she don't fully explain racial disparities. a growing body of evidence linking commonly felt among men, the cumulative biologic stress is real," every decade that follows, for every says. "It's kind of a vicious cycle Researchers S.L. Isaacs and S.A stress to poor physical health, that researchers found. says Nicole Lurie, director of the leading cause of death, the rates of that gets worse and worse." Schroeder, in a study reported in the racial discrimination can result in Mays was lead author on a paper Rand Center for Population Health disease for black men are dispro- About 25% of African Americans Sept. 9, 2004, New England Journal unremitting stress. That additional, published in the 2007 Annual and Health Disparities. portionately high. Once they live in poverty, compared with of Medicine, found that people ongoing stress might explain some Review of Psychology that exam- Racism, Davis says, is something become sick, they are more likely to about 8% of whites, according to earning $15,000 a year or less from of the still mysterious gap. ined studies looking at the respons- a black man lives with, although suffer worse consequences and die the U.S. Census Bureau's most 1972 to 1989 were three times more For a black man, a stress response es of the brain and body to race- these days, teaching tennis to, most- sooner of the disease. Still, heart disease, stroke, hyperten- to discrimination can be triggered based discrimination. Experiences ly, wealthy white people,he doesn't It adds up to an average life span by something as subjective as feel- of racial discrimination can set the often feel its sting. "Sometimes for black men that is 6.2 years less sion, diabetes, obesity and most cancers ing suspicious eyes on him in a brain up for what's known as the there's stress, but you've got to keep than for white men, and 8.3 less department store. "That can be fight or flight response. While that on living," he says. than the national average, 77.8 strike black men sooner, and cut them annoying," says Michael Johnson, biological response can be life-sav- Still, the Compton native has years, for all races and both gen- 38, . "You know you've got money ing, too much of it sets people up troubling memories of being pulled ders. down more often, than white men. in your pocket to pay, and some- for heart disease, diabetes, obesity over by police as a young man for The major culprit in the black- body is following you around. and infection. no apparent reason, and worries that white mortality gap is cardiovas- recent report, and about 20% of likely to die prematurely than those We've all felt that. But you get so If it happens over and over again, such things could still happen to his cular disease. The death rate from blacks are uninsured, compared earning $70,000 or more. But at the used to it, you're numb to it." in large doses of vulgar taunts or boys. "When I was a kid, we never heart disease is about 30% higher with about 8% of whites. lowest levels of income, less than In one of the first studies to small doses of perceived slights, went through Culver City," he says. among blacks than whites, accord- And those African Americans $10,000 a year, black men still had examine the effect of discrimination parts of the brain become over- "They'd watch you go in, some- ing to the Centers for Disease who are poor are more likely to live a 21% greater risk of death within on lifestyle behaviors, researchers whelmed. Two things can happen. times stop you. I don't want my kids Control and Prevention. The preva- in disadvantaged neighborhoods the study period than whites. looked at 3,300 adults, black and The brain can shut down the release getting stopped because of the color lence of diabetes is about 70% high- than are poor whites, according to a And in a Feb. 9, 1990, study in white, from a range of income of chemicals and people respond of their skin. They're good boys." er, and diabetes significantly March 1998 report in the the Journal of the American groups, ages 18 to 30, and followed with a kind of numbness. Under Having survived a childhood of increases the risk of heart disease. International Journal of Urban and Medical Assn., researchers com- them for 15 years. The study, pub- production of cortisol can result in poverty, with eight siblings, an High blood pressure is the lead- Regional Research. Only 6% of pared black and white death rates lished in the Aug. 13 American depression and is linked to asthma, alcoholic father and a churchgoing ing risk factor for heart disease in poor whites live in high poverty per 100,000 people 35 to 54 years Journal of Epidemiology Advanced allergies, and rheumatoid arthritis. mother who kept the family cen- African Americans, and some areas, while 34% of poor blacks old and found the black rate 2.3 Access, found that 38% of whites Or it can fail to shut down, leaving tered and straight, the thought of researchers have speculated that the live in such areas, where risks of times higher. When they adjusted reported feeling discriminated the body at a continuous state of sudden illness at this comfortable cause is genetic. About half the violence are higher and access to the data for known risk factors such against in housing, education or heightened alert. point in his life didn't enter his people in the world are salt sensi- fresh, healthy foods and safe places as smoking, alcohol intake and dia- work, while 89% of blacks reported Part II Next week mind. Although neither Davis nor tive, but about 80% of African to exercise are lower. betes, the gap narrowed to 1.9 his wife thought the 6-foot-3, 250- Americans are salt sensitive. That Vance Pierre, 45, says he encoun- pounder who plays tennis for a liv- means that a diet high in salt is tered more than a few risks in his ing could be seriously sick, a day youth, including getting run over by more likely to result in high blood The Jacksonville Free Press would love NORTH FLORIDA to share your event with our readers. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL GUIDELINES ASSOCIATES, P.A. 1. All unsolicited photos require a $10 photo charge for each picture. 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Pennsylvania has just declared a The Los Angeles Times is report- mistrial in the high profile, Bill ing that Attorney Gloria Allred who Cosby sexual assault case. After a is representing a number of Cosby’s ten day trial and six days of deliber- many accusers told the press that, ation, the seven men and five “We can never overestimate the women of the jury were unable to blinding power of celebrity. But come to a unanimous decision. justice will come.�” Meanwhile, During this trail, the comedian was Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt charged with three counts of aggra- said, �”Johnnie Cochrane is look- vated indecent assault stemming ing down smiling. The legacy did- from a 2004 incident involving for- n’t go anywhere. It has been mer Temple University basketball restored.” staffer Andrea Constand. A new trial date has not yet been Constand took the stand and testi- set in this case, and as far as other fied that she was drugged by Cosby allegations, Cosby has continually during the incident, and therefore denied any wrongdoing. she was unable to consent. Though guilty of the assault, he would have mistrial, prosecutors have stated faced a maximum of ten years in that they will be retrying the case the 79-year old did not take the Aisha Tyler Says stand during his trial, his defense prison for each count of assault for immediately. Judge Steve T. claimed that the encounter was con- a total of thirty years. O’Neill said he would be schedul- Goodbye to ‘The Talk’ sensual. If Cosby had been found Though the case has ended in a ing a new trial in the next four After 6 Years The daytime TV Kenya Moore Reveals Mystery Husband show “The Talk” is losing one of its After sneaking off to St. Lucia co-hosts. last week to marry the man of her Aisha Tyler dreams, not much has surfaced sur- announced on the rounding the identify of Kenya air that her Moore’s new man. increasingly busy But the innanets wouldn’t let up career prompted the decision. and kept trying to dig deep to figure Tyler became emotional as she out the who,what, when, where and described her realization that she how. had to give up the daily talk show. On Monday the RHOA let part of She’s been on CBS’ “The Talk” the cat out the bag, after posting a for six years and will leave at the Pictured is local R&B singer Akia Uwanda photo of her and her husband fist end of this season in July. with acclaimed filmmaker John Singleton bumping under a flower covered Besides working on three other arch during the ceremony. series, including CBS’ “Criminal Black Film Festival Screens “Marc, you are the best man I Minds,” the actress said she’s have ever known. Thank you for found a new passion in film direct- African Diaspora Films, loving me unconditionally. ing. #myrideordie #bonnieandclyde,” Tyler said she intends to return to Dialogue and Conversations Moore captioned the photo. “The Talk,” both as a guest and a According to Radar Online, the drop-in host. by Lynn Jones reign as the premier festival for former Ms. Moore jumped the CBS has not announced who and they are both friends of mine. we’ll have to wait and see if any- The 21st American Black Film African American filmmakers to broom with Marc Daly, a former might replace Tyler on the show Let people be happy and mind ya thing else comes out ahead of the Festival was held over the weekend showcase their talents, films and investment broker and owner of that includes co-hosts Julie Chen, business,” Ali wrote under a repost- next season of Real Housewives of to a myriad of film enthusiasts. products. Soco, a popular eatery in Brooklyn, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and ed photo of Kenya’s picture. Atlanta. Budding filmmakers, producers, This year’s festival ambassador New York. Sheryl Underwood. Well, now that that’s been solved actors, actresses,’ make-up artists was actress Regina Hall, currently Bravo star and celebrity chef, and film industry experts converged starring in the movie Girls Trip, Roblé Ali stepped into the comment on Miami Beach for a week of film scheduled for release in theaters section of The Shade Room to say screenings, red carpet premiers and July 21st. The main event included that he introduced the couple while conversations with well known the dialogue conversations entitled, they were guests at his restaurant, industry leaders. Founded by movie The Business of Entertainment with Streets BK. producer, product marketer, enter- industry veterans Mona Scott- “This is the real thing. I know tainment executive and entrepre- Young, John Singleton and ABFF’s because I introduced them at my neur Jeff Friday, The American “Excellence In The Arts" awardee restaurant @streetsbk in Brooklyn Black Film Festival continues it Terrance Howard.

Prison Profit Pipeline ers. Nearly 22,000 federal Continued from page 4 contacts, but too many prison inmates are held in privately run room for profit, since the real cost administrators have another idea. prisons, managed by private-prison of a phone call is less than two They want to make money from the operators: Management and cents a minute. But too many of desperate situation of the incarcer- Training Corporation, the GEO the phone companies with monop- ated. Group and CoreCivic, which used oly arrangements with prisons were The current administration’s to be known as Corrections funding prison operations with con- attempt to roll back Obama-era Corporation of America. tracts that looked very much like prison reforms is not restricted to Incarceration is an enterprise and kickbacks. In other words, prison the matter of prison phone calls. an economic development engine in administrations were profiting from While President Obama said he some communities. Prisons are not inmate misery. would cease to use private prisons only centers of incarceration, but Most research says that regular to house federal inmates, Attorney also centers of employment. Those family contact is one of the ways General Jeff Sessions says that the who invest in CoreCivic stock, for that recidivism is prevented. Those Justice Department will use private example, are investing in the possi- incarcerated who have family ties prisons for federal inmates. This bility of increasing the rate of incar- return to the general population makes incarceration a profit center ceration in the future. The Obama eager to continue to develop those for companies that run faulty facili- Administration, belatedly, put these connections, while those who have ties that are likely to be unsafe and companies on warning that prison been isolated from their families ineffective. Some of the companies reform would slow the flow of new may feel they have less to lose and that run these private prisons are inmates. Now, 45 and Sessions are are more easily arrested. It is in the publicly traded, cementing the signaling that there are more profits public interest that those incarcerat- notion that incarceration for some to be gained through mass incarcer- ed maintain and nourish family Americans is a profit center for oth- ation.

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Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press June 22 - 28, 2017 Nooses on National Mall Echo Domestic Terrorism By Lauren Victoria Burke University of Maryland’s campus, “Let me be clear: This was an vened, Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, U.S. Park Police confirmed that at a middle school in Maryland and offensive act that has no place in and Ricky Best, 53, and injured a another noose has been found on at a high school in Lakewood, our school. The imagery is deeply third, Micah Fletcher. the National Mall. California. offensive and everyone in our On May 21, Army Lieutenant Late last month, a portion of the Tourists found the noose in the school community should be Richard Collins, 23, was stabbed to Smithsonian’s National Museum of museum’s exhibit on segregation. appalled,” said Principal Malik death by University of Maryland African American History and The incident at NMAAHC Bazzell, as reported by a Raleigh student Sean Urbanski, 22, as Culture (NMAAHC) in occurred after a noose was found on TV station. Collins waited with friends for a Washington, D.C., was closed for May 26 hanging from a tree outside During a rally at the a park named ride. Lt. Collins was about to grad- nearly three hours after a noose was the Hirshhorn Museum, which is after Confederate Civil War uate from Bowie State University found in a gallery, officials said. located close to the Black History General Robert E. Lee on May 23. The FBI is investigating The museum, on the National museum. Charlottesville, Va., on May 13, the murder as a possible hate crime Mall near the White House, In an email to museum staffers, participants with torches chanted and it has already been reported that reopened fully later that day, after Lonnie Bunch, the director of “Russia is our friend” and “you Urbanski was a member of an “alt- police deemed the area “safe and NMAAHC, said that the incident is shall not erase us.” right” group on Facebook. secure,” according to an internal a painful reminder of the challenges According to ThinkProgress.org, On the eve of the NBA Finals, Jacksonville Moles Enjoy 67th Conclave memo provided to ABC News by that African Americans continue to the rally was in response to “the Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron - The 90 the Smithsonian. face. state’s decision to sell off a statue of James’ Los Angeles home was van- year old social and civic organization, The Moles, Incorporated recent- In an article posted to the “The noose has long represented treasonous general Robert E. Lee, dalized; the “N-word” was written ly held their national conclave in Detroit, Michigan bringing together Smithsonian’s, museum officials a deplorable act of cowardice and who led the Confederate Army of with spray paint on his house. their 30 chapters for an enriching weekend. Throughout four days the said that the noose is a reminder of depravity—a symbol of extreme Northern Virginia against the “Just shows that racism will members from around the country held a business meeting, visited “America’s dark history with lynch- violence for African-Americans,” United States during the Civil War.” always be a part of the world, part museums and participated in other formal events including a Pretty Hat ing” and referred to similar inci- said Bunch. ThinkProgress.org also reported of America. Hate in America, espe- Luncheon. Shown enjoying the 67th National Conclave from dents of noose sightings around the On May 30, at Wakefield High that, “Charlottesville Mayor Mike cially for African-Americans, is liv- Jacksonville are (TOP): Madeline Scales Talyor, Emily Ames, country including at a school in School in Raleigh, N.C. a Black Signer condemned the rally and its ing every day. It is hidden most Jacquelyn Holmes, (BOTTOM) Gloria Belton, Patricia Mitchell Missouri, a construction site in doll with a noose around its neck attendees.” days. It is alive every single day,” and Josephine Fiveash. B. Darby photo Maryland, on the campus of Duke was suspended outside of a win- On May 26, in Portland, Oregon, James told reporters. “No matter University, at a fraternity house on dow. a man named Jeremy Christian how much money you have, how hurled anti-Muslim vitriol on a sub- famous you are, how much people Emptional Protests Erupt in St. Paul After way train at two young women, admire you, being Black in America then murdered two men who inter- is tough.” Officer Who Killed Philando Castille is Acquitted Online Database of Over 4,000 U.S. by Paul Meara “Unite for Philando.” Protesters overtook Interstate 94 The shooting victim’s mother, Lynchings Launched by Google on Friday (June 16), splitting off Valeria Castile, gave an emotional Between 1877 and 1950, over 4,000 African-Americas were lynched from the original meeting point at speech outside of the Ramsey in the United States. In 1912, Thomas Miles Sr., a Black business owner, the state Capitol. The verdict at the County Courthouse after the verdict was lynched in Shreveport, La. for allegedly passing a note to a White center of the outrage was the clear- came down and capped it off by woman. His story is one of many that have inflicted pain and terror on ing of the St Anthony police officer saying, “I hope [Yanez] dies Black communities throughout the United States. of manslaughter after he shot the tonight!” Now, the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), with the help of Google, is 32-year-old Castile during a July 6, “I'm mad as hell right now. My bringing these stories to life. Lynching in America: Confronting the 2016 traffic stop. son loved this city, and this city Legacy of Racial Terror is an online interactive project (lynchingi- During the stop, the former cafe- killed my son,” Valeria also namerica.eji.org) that sheds light on this horrific chapter of our history, teria worker informed Yanez that he remarked. “The system continues to making the information accessible to anyone wishing to seek it out. was carrying a gun just moments fail black people, and it will contin- Those who visit the website will discover the results of years of EJI before he was shot. The officer, dur- ue to fail you all.” research and data regarding the victims and also hear from their descen- ing the trial, said that he feared for The shooting gained particular dants. Through six audio stories and a short documentary, Uprooted, his life and that Castile was ignor- outrage, both for the nature of what visitors will learn how these murders have affected the families and the ing his commands not to pull out happened but also the video that Black community for generations. As the site states, lynchings were his gun. “I'm mad as hell right now. My happened but also the video that surfaced – taken by Castile’s girl- “public acts of racial terrorism, intended to instill fear in entire black The shooting victim’s mother, son loved this city, and this city surfaced – taken by Castile’s girl- friend – within the car. communities.” More often than not, they also went unchecked by local Valeria Castile, gave an emotional killed my son,” Valeria also friend – within the car. Thousands of people gathered governments. speech outside of the Ramsey remarked. “The system continues to Thousands of people gathered Friday evening at the state Capitol The interactive site is just one project from EJI. In 2018, the organi- County Courthouse after the verdict fail black people, and it will contin- Friday evening at the state Capitol to protest the eventual verdict. The zation is scheduled open a memorial for the victims of lynching at the came down and capped it off by ue to fail you all.” to protest the eventual verdict. The crowd carried signs reading From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration Museum in Montgomery, Ala. saying, “I hope [Yanez] dies The shooting gained particular crowd carried signs reading “Corrupt systems only corrupt” and tonight!” outrage, both for the nature of what “Corrupt systems only corrupt” and “Unite for Philando.”

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