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Volume 31 No. 46 Jacksonville, Florida Muhammad Ali’s DNA Ancestry October 4 - 10, 2018 Linked to Escaped Slave Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was reportedly related to a slave who Black Women Face High Risk, Higher forewarned Union troops of a Confederate trap, according to the Washington Post. Ali, born Cassius Clay Jr., is the great-great-great-grandson of Archer Death Rates With Breast Cancer Alexander, whose likeness was used for the slave portrayed in the Emancipation Memorial statue in Lincoln Park near Washington, D.C. Breast Cancer Black women are 40 percent One reason for this statistic could In addition, researchers continue In 1863, Alexander journeyed five miles to alert the Union Army that Awareness Month more likely to die from breast be that medical professionals tend to look into why some women are Confederate soldiers demolished a bridge they planned to cross. He in October presents cancer despite doctors diagnosing to find this cancer at an earlier stage more susceptible to triple-negative later fled to St. Louis in fear of the consequences of leaking informa- another opportunity the disease in African-American in white women. Also, Black breast cancer, in order to find better tion. to spread informa- and white women at about the same women may have inadequate med- treatment options. “Go for your freedom ef [sic] you dies for it,” the former slave famous- tion about the dis- rate. Also, Black women are more ical care, including limited access Women can also choose a health- ly said. ease and how it often found to have triple-negative to cancer screening technology. ier lifestyle for a better chance of Keith Winstead, Ali’s third cousin, found the familial link using affects Black breast cancer, an aggressive type Doctors encourage women, espe- lowering risks for the disease. 23andMe.com, a personal genomics and biotechnology company. women. The that often returns after treatment. cially those at high risk due to a BreastCancer.orgrecommends exer- Through his research, Winstead discovered that Ali’s father, Cassius disease is Age is also a big factor: breast family history to get out ahead of cise, a nutritious diet and avoiding Clay Sr., was the son of Alexander’s great-granddaughter, Edith responsible for a cancer incidence rates were higher the disease. Early detection meas- smoking and alcohol as important Greathouse. high death rate in women of color, among African-American women ures such as mammograms and in the battle against breast cancer according to the Centers for younger than 60 years old but lower screenings are strongly recom- — one that many women can win Richard Parsons Chairing CBS Disease Control and Prevention. among those who are 60 or older. mended. regardless of race. Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, has been named interim chairman of the board of CBS Town Hall Focuses on Corp., following last month’s resignation of Leslie Moonves, CBS’s CEO and chairman, who was cited for sexual misconduct. Mental Health Disparities The 70-year-old Parsons was Time Warner’s CEO from 2002 to 2007 and chairman 2003 to 2009. He in the Black Community also served as chairman of Citigroup and interim chairman of the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. Georgia County Swears in First Black Elected Judge The first Black person to be elected to a county- wide position in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has been sworn in as a state court judge. Ronda Colvin-Leary made history when she won the seat in May. Previously, Black judges had been only appointed in the county to serve on the juve- nile, recorders and magistrate courts. “I love state court because, for me, I like to think that … if you come to state court we can try to address it before some- Angela Lee gets a blood pressure check from nurse Peggy Spencer thing else major happens and you wind up in superior court for a more Community Festival Distributes Food with serious offense,” Colvin-Leary told the AJC. The Florida Coastal School of Law graduate became a member of the Focus on Health Care Maintenance and Results Georgia bar in 2001 and served as Winder, Georgia’s solicitor, before Most Americans understand the ties were food trucks, vendors and the election. value of a good health care system. support from Jacksonville Fire and Shown is Ken Amaro answering questions from area residents. It can be a life or death issue and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office. In her new position, she will oversee civil actions, misdemeanor cases Anyone can develop a mental health problem. It isn’t your fault or your quality health care is often one of Hundreds of residents participat- and traffic violations. family’s fault. Seeking treatment can help you live a fulfilled life and can the prominent challenges facing ed in health screenings, workshops strengthen your family and professional career. low income communities. and received fresh groceries from According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Carolina Panthers Sign Eric Reid Citizens and community-based local nonprofit food banks. The fes- African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental Eric Reid, the first National Football League player to join Colin groups are considered at the heart tival also featured giveaways, health problems than the general population. Common mental health dis- Kaepernick in taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police of democracy. One local nonprofit music, a line dancing competition, orders among Blacks include: depression, attention deficit hyperactivity brutality, has signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers. community group, Northside games and activities for youth. disorder (ADHD), suicide, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), The Panthers were looking for an opportunity to improve the safety Coalition of Jacksonville Inc. Since 2016, NCOJ has focused which is promenient because African Americans are more likely to be vic- position, and Eric Reid was looking for an opportunity to return to the (NCOJ), continues to focus on on the problems of social, racial, tims of violent crime. field, the team said in a statement. improving the well being of citi- and economic injustice in the This past weekend, mental health professionals held the Equity Funding Reid and Kaepernick, who were San Francisco 49ers teammates, were zens in North Jacksonville. Northwest communities of and Resourcing Medical, Mental Health, and Human Services: unable to find jobs because of their protests, which gained widespread Last weekend, the organization Jacksonville. “We have to stand up Underserved Consumers and Communities in Crises summit to address attention. hosted the Northside Community and not accept the status quo in our Jacksonville’s challenges with dealing with health disparities among Kaepernick, who still hasn’t signed with a team, tweeted Reid, “con- Festival to promote health, well- neighborhoods,” said founder Ben minority populations. grats 2 my brother.” being, and community fun. The Frazier. “Gang violence, shootings Most of the inequalities are concentrated primarily north of the St. Johns event was held at the Clanzel and healthcare is our focus and we River; of which includes Duval County Health Department’s designated Brown Community Center on will continue to stand on principles Man Who Impregnated 10-Year Old Health Zone 1. Continued on page 2 Moncrief Rd. Accenting the festivi- and equality.” Sentenced to 160 Years in Prison Marion, IN — Nicholas Deon Thrash, a man who reportedly got a 10-year old girl pregnant after Girl Scouts Celebrate Women of Distinction molesting her multiple times, has been sentenced to Northeast Florida has been The honorees were recognized for over 100 years in prison. The 34-year old criminal become known as a area where their personal and professional will basically live the rest of his life behind bars. women have been able to succeed accomplishments that make them Thrash, who is from Marion, Indiana, was sen- in business, politics and social serv- positive role models, inspiring girls tenced to 160 years with a minimum service of 132 ices. To recognize those achieve- to reach their own goals and follow years, as per the Grant County prosecutor. During ments, the Girl Scouts of Gateway their passions. his trial in late August, Thrash was found guilty on Council recently celebrated female The money raised from the Thrash 10 counts of child molestation. leaders in St. Johns County com- fundraising luncheon goes toward Thrash initially told the jury that the victim lied and had other “sex mitted to making a difference with the Girl Scouts of Gateway cases,” but a paternity test proved that there was a 99.9999 percent the Women of Distinction lunch- Council’s Girl Scout Leadership probability that Thrash was the father of the baby the victim gave birth eon. Experience program where more in September 2017 at the age of 11. Later on, he claimed that he never The event was held at the Casa than 10,000 girls in the Northeast molested the girl and it was the girl’s mother, his girlfriend Jennifer Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. and North Central Florida commu- Lynn Hand, who inseminated the girl using his sperm. Impacting lives through their suc- nity are able to practice and develop Meanwhile, the victim, who was not named, shyly testified that Thrash cess is a common theme amongst confidence, leadership and respon- molested her at least 15 times over many months in 2016 and 2017. The the women recognized this year. sibility. jury believed her testimony. The luncheon recognized six local To learn more about Girl Scouts His girlfriend is also facing charges in connection women who exemplify the Girl of Gateway Council and how you with the case, which includes neglect, aiding in Scouts’ core values of honesty, fair- can help sponsor the development child molesting, and assisting a criminal. but she ness, caring, responsibility, service Shown are 2018 Women of Distinction honorees and Girl Scout of next generation female leaders, did not report it to the authorities and made false to others and community, inclusivi- visit www.girlscouts-gateway.org claims that it was a classmate who impregnated her. mentees (from left to right): Lisa Parker, Joann Johnson; Kelly ty, respect and sisterhood. Youngs; Martha Mickler; Katelynne Jans and KellyAnne Preston. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press October 4 -10, 2018

State Offering Assistance for Seniors with Reverse Mortgages

With many of Florida’s senior cit- from the Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF) tance needed to remain in their izens struggling with housing and has been allocated towards the pro- homes and avoid foreclosure,” said mortgage issues, a partnership be- gram. ELMORE assists elder home- Trey Price executive director for tween state and federal agencies has owners with home equity conversion Florida Housing. “We are pleased to been formed to help elderly home- mortgages —better known as “re- have the Florida Department of owners. verse mortgages”—who, because of Elder Affairs and Secretary Jeffrey Florida Housing Finance Corpo- a hardship, are having difficulty Bragg join us again with the Elderly ration (Florida Housing), Fannie making property tax and home- Mortgage Assistance Program.” Mae and the Florida Department of owner’s insurance payments. As a Homeowners who meet specific Elder Affairs (DOEA)are teaming up result, these homeowners are facing qualifications may be eligible for a owners with reverse mortgages who to implement the Elderly Mortgage foreclosure for non-payment of these two-year forgivable loan of up to want to see if they qualify for the Assistance Program (ELMORE). required costs. $50,000. The funds will be distrib- ELMORE program should contact The initiative falls in line with the Launched in 2013, the ELMORE uted to the mortgage servicer, on the the toll-free ELMORE Application Older Americans Act of 1965, which program has assisted more than homeowner’s behalf, in a lump sum and Information Line at 1 (800) 601- was the first federal level initiative 2,300 seniors who were struggling to repay property-related expenses 3534 to apply and/or receive more aimed at providing comprehensive with their reverse mortgages and dis- paid by the servicer (e.g., property information on the program. Addi- services for older adults. bursed over $47 million in assistance taxes, homeowner’s insurance, flood tionally, you may visit the ELMORE Five Ways to Acheive ELMORE is attempting to aggres- statewide. The program will close in insurance and association fees) plus program website atwww.FloridaEL- sively help seniors in need. Admin- 2019. upcoming property-related expenses MORE.org for more information. istered by Florida Housing, more “Our goal with this program is to for up to 12 months. Florida Housing will also be hosting than $47 million in federal funding provide seniors in Florida the assis- Florida Housing says that home- ELMORE events throughout the Home Ownership state. Homeownership is part of the American dream, and it plays an important role in establishing connections within communities. But homeownership has Social Security Matters often been unobtainable for many prospective African-American homebuyers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate among African-American-only households was just 42.2 percent, the lowest rate for any race or ethnicity in America between 2014 and 2018. Explaining WEP and GPO When buying a home, financial literacy is essential to ensure a positive pur- Dear Rusty: My wife is a retired plied for her benefits, the WEP for- something less than her premium for across all beneficiaries. Nevertheless, chase experience. Knowing your options will prepare you to find a home at Missouri teacher and now on mula was applied and her benefit was Medicare Part B ($134/month for due to the unpopularity of these pro- a budget you can sustain to help create value for your family in the years to Medicare. Unfortunately, due to the reduced. The reduction is determined 2018). If that is the case, your wife visions, bills have been submitted in come. windfall elimination provision for by using a different formula to com- would have to pay her Medicare pre- Congress – most recently H.R. 1205, Here are tips to help you learn how you can achieve your dream of home- teachers in our state, she cannot get pute benefits for a WEP-affected mium separately (it’s typically de- “The Social Security Fairness Act,” ownership: Social Security. So, she must pay for beneficiary, up to a maximum reduc- ducted from Social Security which propose to eliminate both Pre-Plan before you Search for a Home her Medicare. I’ve never quite under- tion for the year your wife became el- benefits). Both WEP and GPO have WEP and GPO. Although H.R. 1205 Before you even start searching for a property to call home, you need to stood this and why some states have igible for Social Security. The been controversial since enacted in has more than 180 co-sponsors we know how much home you can afford. A prequalification from a banker or it, and some don’t. I’m also confused reduction is less if you have more 1983. The rationale for these rules have seen little progress, which loan officer will help you understand your price range so you don’t fall for a as to why she can’t get my SS if than 20 years of “substantial earn- was that Social Security benefits are would suggest the bill will not be house over your budget. something were to happen to me. Our ings’” in SS-covered employment, intentionally weighted toward lower- passed any time soon. While I can’t Using research tools such as Zillow or Trulia can also provide you with SS office can’t explain this to us. Can and WEP doesn’t apply at all if you earning recipients, and that giving offer you any way to ease the impact more information about demographics, schools, comparable home value in you enlighten us? Signed: Perplexed have 30 or more years of “substantial full benefits to those who aren’t truly of WEP and GPO to your wife’s So- neighborhoods you are considering. All of this research before you search for Dear Perplexed: Social Security’s earnings” in SS-covered employ- lower earning (because they have a cial Security benefits, I hope this at a home will help in decision making as you proceed in the homebuying Windfall Elimination Provision ment. In any case, the WEP reduction pension from another source which least explains these two provisions process. (WEP), and a sister provision known to your wife’s Social Security benefit did not contribute to Social Security) more clearly than your Social Secu- Demystifying Loan Types and Options as the Government Pension Offset is limited to ½ of her teacher’s pen- isn’t right. rity office was able to. When you’re planning to buy a home, it is crucial to understand the differ- (GPO) are probably the most misun- sion; however, because of the for- Thus, WEP and GPO were enacted ent mortgage loan options available to you. There are several types, with var- derstood (and equally reviled) regu- mula used and the maximum to equalize Social Security benefits ious term options, including ones that are government-backed, such as lations of the Social Security Act. allowable reductions, WEP should Veterans Affairs (VA) or Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans; and Your wife, as a retired Missouri not eliminate your wife’s own Social conventional ones, such as adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and traditional teacher, is apparently being affected Security retirement benefit. The Gov- 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loans. by WEP and by GPO if she is receiv- ernment Pension Offset (GPO) ap- Mental Health Although you can gather this knowledge by listening to financial podcasts, ing spousal benefits from your work plies to the benefit your wife is Continued from front town hall styled discussion hosted by reading home financing blogs or taking free online courses, you can also get record; GPO will also affect her sur- entitled to as your spouse and will Many sociologists have identified Ken Amaro of First Coast News. direct help from a home mortgage consultant in your area at your local bank, vivor benefit if you should prede- also apply to her survivor’s benefit if economic deprivation as a central Amaro facilitated the question and including Wells Fargo. cease her. WEP affects one’s Social you should predecease her. cause of mental and physical ill- answer session with representatives Monitor Interest Rates Security retirement benefit and GPO The GPO reduction works differ- nesses, illiteracy, crime and violence. of city and state funding sources, As you navigate the homebuying process, monitoring current interest rates affects survivor benefits and spousal ently from the WEP reduction in that The summit focused on promoting public and private healthcare services is important. The interest rate you pay at the time of your purchase is influ- benefits. Missouri is one of 27 States GPO reduces your wife’s Social Se- voices for vulnerable populations and providers and citizens. Subjects ad- enced by a number of factors, including current economic conditions and your where either all, or some, of their em- curity spousal or survivor benefit by advocacy for underserved communi- dressed included youth education and current credit score. The total cost of your homeownership over the life of ployees do not participate in and do 2/3rds of the amount of her teacher’s ties to stimulate community interest safety issues, seniors and grandpar- your mortgage is affected significantly by the interest rate for your purchase. not contribute to the Social Security pension amount, which can eliminate and involvement. The summit also ents raising grandchildren, equitable A higher credit score helps increase your chances of taking advantage of the system and are, thus, subject to WEP any spousal or survivor’s benefit identified root causes and viable so- medical treatments and resources for best interest rates. and GPO. your wife might be otherwise entitled lutions to stimulating community in- African American, employment op- Research Options for Down Payment Assistance WEP applies if your wife had other to. Since you said that “she cannot volvement in developing portunities and workforce training. Essential to the homebuying process is having a down payment. Doing so employment outside of her teaching get Social Security,” I suspect that a self-sufficient approaches to creating Event organizers say that a report can prevent additional expenses, such as the necessity of purchasing private career where FICA taxes were with- combination of WEP (affecting her lasting change. on results, expected outcomes and mortgage insurance. You may be able to get help with your down payment or held from her wages for enough own SS benefit) and GPO (affecting The two day summit was held at next steps is forth coming for partic- even lower your mortgage costs by researching and applying for special years to entitle her to Social Security her spousal benefit) have reduced her Edward Waters College Gymnasium. ipants and the community. homeownership grants, loans and tax credits. benefits. In that case, when she ap- Social Security benefit amount to Day two of the summit featured a

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If you have mortgage problems, call 888-995-HOPE for one-on-one expert advice from this free government program. You’re not alone. October 4 - 10, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 3 Author Pens Second Book Detailing Love and Life’s Journey By Lynn Jones tionships influence Willie “Bo” Walker has lived a life. He also notes full life, and he is proud of his many that some of the accomplishments during his 70 poetry is dedicated to years of life. As an author, he the women that he recently finished his second book previously loved as titled, “Rapping with da Bo About he traveled the high- Love and Life.” The book is a col- way of life. lection of poetry from “Bo” and Walker also fea- other poets. tures poetry dealing A local 1965 graduate of with the touchy sub- Northwestern High School and a ject of mistreatment retiree of the United States Post based on being dark Office, Walker’s leadership includ- skinned. He also ed active participation in the Boy says that some Scouts, coaching soft ball and women felt that he membership at One Church of Jax. was too much of a The author’s first book was, “The nice guy, which had Randy Moore shown being serviced by technician Sharice Blount ‘Bo’ you Don’t Know.” The book a negative affect on details his life experiences, Sunday their relationship. Male Pampering Salon Opens in Regency school prayers, and the guidance Bo’s wife Sandra, and determination that have helped wrote a forward in According to Forbes magazine, shaves and shoe shines. Lounge also is perfect for corporate him walk the path of righteousness. the book stating, men grooming salons are or high All services are performed in a retreats and team building events. Married for 14 years to his wife “P.S. To all the girls end barber shop are not only the luxury man cave with a pool table “This is a real man cave, I can hang Sandra, Walker says, “I have who thought that Shown pictured with his wife Sandra learned how to be satisfied and they knew Bo and let new hot thing, but very profitable. in the center for recreation. “We with my buddies, play pool, get him, too bad you didn’t see what a blessed for the years I have lived.” him get away; I got that dark choco- In a recent article the magazine are excited to be the first of our groomed and pampered and relax good thing you could have had.” According to Walker, his second late lover who whispers love notes said, “While soft goods retailers are kind, in Jacksonville. The ever- after a hard week,” says Randy Walker says, one thing for sure – book includes poetry and stories in my ear daily,…. A man that loves shuttering stores in record numbers, growing $21B male grooming Moore shown being serviced by Bo knows love. a cultural resurgence of men's industry is an untapped market in technician Sharice Blount. that highlight how love and rela- me deeply. I only have eyes for grooming, estimated to reach $26B Northeast Florida,” says Troy by 2020” McNair. LTC Neal Receives Epaulets and Accolades at Pinning Ceremony Locally, two seriel entrepreneurs The idea was created for the dis- Troy and Simon McNair, left tinguished gentlemen that wants Not too long ago in American his- the recruiting requirement for award and pin Neal with her deco- behind their cigar business in spa services but doesn’t care to visit tory women were relegated to only national recruiting efforts and the rations of service. Colonel Greg downtown Jacksonville to open up a traditional nail salon or unisex serving in the armed forces as nurs- operations for 54 Recruiting and Cardenas, Chief of Staff for the the new Aficionado Grooming spa. The Lounge offers a luxury es. The hundreds of thousands of Retention Battalions. Florida National Army guard pre- Lounge located in the Regency man cave where you can relax in a women who had served their coun- The Resource Branch manages sented the pins to Neal and spoke Court Plaza adjacent to Regency mature male environment without try during World War II were and provides oversight for the exe- highly of her achievements and Mall. Much like the national trend, discrimination against anyone’s expected to walk away from their cution of $340M, which includes years of military service accom- the McNair’s grooming lounge is race, color, creed or sexual orienta- military service and rejoin civilian recruiting operational, marketing plishments. billed as wellness for guys and the tion. life. But in 1948, that all changed and advertising expenses. Lt The Lt. Colonel was supported perfect means for modern man to McNair adds, “Aficionado when women took an essential first Colonel Neal is a graduate of the by family and friends during cere- look his best. Grooming Lounge has discovered step toward becoming equal mem- University of Florida with a bache- mony, and she is the daughter of There was a 23% decrease in an untapped segment in the health bers of the U.S. Armed Forces. lor’s degree in Business Jacksonville natives and Raines barbershops across the country and wellness industry. Our focus is Fast forward some 70 years later Administration and dual masters in graduates Joseph and Maria Nixon. from 1992 to 2012, according to on appealing to today’s modern and women are represented in every Public Administration and Business Neal was born in Jacksonville and census data. Then there was an man, who is actively seeking out a area of military leadership and Administration from Syracuse raised in Orlando. uptick in 2013. Now there is a destination for high quality groom- skillsets. Locally, Lieutenant University. As if she wasn’t busy enough boom nationwide. The Lounge is ing, no one delivers this type of Shown is Neal smiling Colonel Yasmeen Neal is the Army She has been an inspiration to with her military service, Neal is the first salon in Jacksonville male centered service the way we at her pining ceremony National Guard Army Chief of the other officers, especially women the founder and Director of FLY focused on male hand and foot do.” Jacksonville Native Receives Top Resource Management Branch, looking to advance into military Minds Youth Development pro- wellness providing everything form Not limiting itself to just individ- Honors or Military Leadership and Strength Maintenance Division. leadership. Last week, a promotion gram and enjoys traveling and manicures, pedicures, hot towel ual services, Aficionado Grooming Accomplishment She is responsible for programming ceremony was held at NAS Jax to power boarding in her spare time.

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GUEST EDITORIAL by Michael H.Cottman City Chronicles Racists Already Trying To

Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Scare Florida Voters Away From Andrew Gillum by Michael H. Cottman Kavanaugh Nomination Process an White supremacists are unabashedly engaging in the politics of fear by targeting Andrew Gillum, the first African American nominee for Florida governor, with a series of racist robocalls intended for white voters. In one automated phone call heard by two media organizations, a man Example of How Bad Politics has Become pretends to be Gillum speaking in stereotypical Black dialect while jungle “Fools rush in where angels fear the swamp master. Senate Court nomination, but what both- the three Republicans that held music plays during the call. to tread,” was infamously said in a Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ers me the most is the total disre- their grounds and forced Trump to “Well, hello there,” the call begins as the sounds of drums and monkeys poem by Alexander Pope in 1711. has become the ringmaster’s head gard for the women in this matter. order the additional FBI investiga- can be heard in the background. “I is Andrew Gillum.” Some 300 plus years later, the clown. He recently said, "The time Yes, I understand that these inci- tion. The reality is simple - with- “We Negroes . . . done made mud huts while white folk waste a bunch of words still stand true and provide for endless delay and obstruction dents happened some 30 years ago, out their votes, the Kavanaugh time making their home out of wood an’ stone.” wise counsel. has come to a close.” but for victims of traumatic crimes, nomination fails. The man promises to pass a law that will allow African-Americans to Most would agree that the Wait, so you are saying that especially sexual assaults, those The White House and GOP avoid arrest “if the Negro know fo’ sho’ he didn’t do nothin’.” American political system in regardless of the what the FBI are life altering situations. Often leadership had to concede to some These automated calls are designed to promote fear among white voters Washington DC is broken, and in finds in its short week-long inves- times the victims are dealing with form of an investigation. in Florida and encourage them to support Gillum’s opponent, U.S. Rep. fact, it has been broken for some tigation, Republicans will push for lingering issues for the rest of their And who knows if they were Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has been endorsed by President Donald time. a vote for Kavanaugh? How ridicu- lives. simply looking for some additional Trump and who supports Trump’s political ideology. I have often said that Donald lous is that? It is your right to feel like these cover with their constituents or if The recording ends with a man saying that the robocalls were paid for by Trump is the leader of the new DC Fools are rushing the three women should have said they really believe that more inves- the Road to Power, an Idaho-based website and podcast that promotes circus – basically the head fool. Kavanaugh vote. Of course, it’s all something 20 to 30 years ago, but tigative work needs to be done white supremacist and anti-Semitic content. And as Pope said, fools rush in, partisan and there’s enough blame we should also respect the fact that before they are comfortable voting. The robocalls are a clear indication of how racially incendiary the which is exactly what Trump and to go around between both parties. they were the alleged victims of Despite the motive, it has provided Florida governor’s race has become heading into the November mid-term Republicans are doing with the Republicans and President sexual assaults. These women a level of high drama that hasn’t elections. The campaign also underscores how Trump’s ongoing racial Supreme Court nomination of Trump want to rush the vote and should be treated with deference been seen in Washington in quite rhetoric has encouraged white supremacist groups to become more aggres- Brett Kavanaugh. It is asinine to confirmation through before the and dignity, not bullied and mis- some time. sive with promoting racist fear tactics like the robocalls. attempt to push a man’s nomina- midterm elections next month – represented by those who support “A politician thinks of the next DeSantis’ campaign spokesman, Stephen Lawson, called the robocalls tion through the Senate with so just in case they loose the Senate Kavanaugh. Again, these are seri- election. A statesman, of the next “absolutely appalling and disgusting…and hopefully whoever is behind many unanswered questions about and no longer have the votes to ous and very traumatic allegations. generation,“ said James Freeman this has to answer for this despicable action.” his past. approve their candidates of choice. So where are we now? Clarke. Man, I miss the days of the It may be too late. So now the White House has Of course, it goes without say- Kavanugh’s fate essentially lies in statesman. “We can have a challenge between ideas and around what we think the asked the FBI to do a “limited” ing that Democrats want to delay the hands of three GOP Senators. Signing off from the people of the state of Florida deserve,” Gillum told CNN. “What I don’t investigation on Kavanaugh the hearings in hopes of winning Senator Flake of Arizona and Washington DC swamp, want the race to turn into is a race of name-calling. I want to make sure that because a few Republican Senators the Senate back from the GOP and Senators Susan Collins of Maine Reggie Fullwood we don’t racialize and, frankly, weaponize race as a part of the process, said that they wouldn’t support his in turn stopping the Supreme Court and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are which is why I have called on my opponent to really work to rise above nomination without it. But who from moving more to the right. It’s some of these things.” knows just what is being investi- ugly Washington politics at its “I think what’s important is that Mr. DeSantis and obviously the presi- gated and why is it a “limited” best. dent really try to go high on this thing,” Gillum told NBC. “We cannot analysis. Despite the nasty politics of it afford to weaponize race and to go to the bottom of the barrel here. … I’m Trump is vigorously supporting all, the truth should come out. pleased to see them decry those robocalls, but it’s also important that Ron Kavanaugh despite the fact that Here’s a simple idea that could go DeSantis take control and ownership of his own rhetoric and words.” three women have come out and a long way in establishing credibil- Gillum, 39, said that “people are taking their cues” from DeSantis and said that they were sexually ity on both sides. The FBI should Trump. assaulted by the man. And unlike put Kavanaugh through a poly- “We saw in Charlottesville (that) it can lead to dangerous outcomes,” the President’s past accusers and graph test and then test all three Gilum said, referencing last year’s deadly brawls between white national- acquaintances, these women are women that have accused him of ists and counterprotesters in Virginia. not former porn stars or Playboy inappropriate behavior. Let’s see The racist robocalls came days after several racial remarks by models. These are educated pro- who’s lying and who is credible. Republicans became public. Last week, during an appearance on Fox New, fessional women with families and Of course, Kavanaugh is not DeSantis was widely criticized for his racial comments about Gillum. no reason or motive to lie or mis- interested in a lie detector test. I “The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up by trying to embrace lead the Senate or hell the can’t say that I blame him, but if he a socialist agenda with huge tax increases and bankrupting the state,” American people. really wants creditability let’s how DeSantis said. These accusations should be he does. And yes, I know that Gillum, meanwhile, faces an uphill battle: Republicans in Florida out- fully vetted, and not just brushed those test can be manipulated by number Democrats by more than 100,000. Only time will tell whether the off with some cursory investiga- very clever people, but it’s the best racist strategies by bigots will be effective in the Florida governor’s race, tion. option we have available right but the white supremacist-backed robocalls have already backfired to some The man that proudly pro- now. extent: Gillum has raised more than $2 million in the past four days. claimed that he would “drain the Most of us understand the poli- What do you think? DC swamp,” has instead become tics surrounding this Supreme Trump’s New Trade Deal Gets a Few Things Right While Falling Short Canada and Mexico. the right to sue the U.S. before pri- American (read Mexico, Canada the U.S. as a result of this agree- first NAFTA was that it disrupted For Trump, the agreement is vate tribunals with corporate and U.S.) domestic content for tar- ment. More work remains to be peasant agriculture in Mexico, about politics. He set the arbitrary lawyers acting as judges. Sen. iff free automobiles and auto parts done. As Lori Wallach of Citizen forcing many workers to head deadline for signatures so that he Sherrod Brown and Rep. Rosa from 62.5% to 75%, which should Trade Watch notes, “Unless there north to care for their families. The might have a revised draft agree- DeLauro built the coalition that help retain some jobs from being are strong labor and environmental resulting tensions from immigra- ment to trumpet during the run-up made it clear that the TPP would shipped across the seas. standards that are subject to swift tion — legal and illegal — have to the November elections. For never gain approval from the It contains a truly innovative and certain enforcement, U.S. had a poisonous effect in our poli- working people, particularly manu- Congress. By the time of the 2016 provision requiring that 30 percent firms will continue to outsource tics, with Trump and others profit- facturing workers and farmers, the election, every major candidate — of work done on automobiles be jobs to pay Mexican workers ing from an ugly, racialized postur- show is less important than the Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders carried out by workers making at poverty wages, dump toxins and ing. Getting this right is important. substance. And the substance is a and Donald Trump — announced least $16 per hour. That helps pro- bring their products back here for Sadly, the deal, while an improve- very mixed bag. Trump is to be their opposition to the TPP and tect workers in the U.S. and sale.” Worse, Trump’s agreement ment, doesn’t get it right. applauded for forcing the renegoti- criticized NAFTA. Canada, since it is three times the waives buy American protections Labor rights and environmental by Jesse Jackson ation, despite the hand-wringing of Trump was savvy enough to prevailing wage in Mexico. It is, for U.S. procurement, leading to protections still lack serious Donald Trump on Monday the corporate trade advocates in make trade and NAFTA a center- however, truly deplorable that the the continued outsourcing of U.S. enforcement. Mexico’s ability to announced a new NAFTA draft both parties. piece of his economic argument in floor on autoworkers wages is $16 jobs created from taxpayer’s pursue a clear economic course is treaty, renamed for showtime as In many ways, he had little the campaign. Trump’s deal makes an hour, in contrast with the wages money. Canada and Mexico are our circumscribed by protections of the U.S.-MexicoCanada choice. Working people had paid a significant reforms that should be that they used to get before largest trading partners, with $1.2 Big Oil and Big Pharma, among Agreement. Canada, ignoring huge price under the original applauded. It reins in the outra- NAFTA. But there is much in trillion in trade between the three others. Trump deserves credit for Trump’s insults and gibes, threats NAFTA and demanded change. geous Investor State Dispute Trump’s new trade deal that nations. renegotiating NAFTA, something and posturing, joined Mexico in Labor unions built a large coalition Settlement, curbing the ability of reflects the corrupt corporate deal- Canada is the largest recipient of that his Democratic and making a deal. The new pact con- against NAFTA and future agree- corporations to use private tri- ings of the old NAFTA. Big oil U.S. exports, our second largest Republican predecessors failed to tains some much needed reforms ments like it, including the Trans bunals to collect millions and won the ability to sustain the pri- trading partner and our second do. Trump will no doubt use the — and falls glaringly short in criti- Pacific Partnership. Sen. Elizabeth attack environmental and health vate tribunals for its operations in largest investor. Canada is a NATO new agreement as a centerpiece of cal areas. Auto workers and truck- Warren led the assault on the outra- policies. It raises safety standards Mexico. Big Pharma won ally whose soldiers have fought his claim of “Promises made, ers get some relief. Big oil and Big geous private legal system that on trucks from Mexico, a signifi- increased monopoly protections. and died at our side. We also have promises kept.” A more accurate Pharma get paid off. The prices of NAFTA and other agreements set cant concern for citizens across the The price of drugs will go up a huge stake in Mexico’s economic description would be “Promises prescription drugs will go up in up for corporations, giving them country. It increases the North Canada and Mexico and stay up in welfare. Part of the horrors of the made, performance lacking.”

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FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 2 - 8, 2018 2 0 1 8 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors)

CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE MID EASTERN SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE SOUTHWESTERN CIAA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SIAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SWAC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE INDEPENDENTS

DIV CONF ALL DIV ALL W L CONF ALL CONF ALL NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Tennessee State 2 1 W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Bowie State 0 0 2 0 4 1 Alcorn State 2 0 4 1 Langston 3 1 Florida A&M 2 0 3 2 Morehouse 4 0 5 0 Virginia Union 0 0 2 0 3 1 Alabama A&M 1 1 2 3 Va. Univ. of Lynchburg 2 2 Virginia State 0 0 2 0 2 2 NC A&T State 1 0 4 1 Benedict 2 0 3 1 Jackson State 0 1 1 2 Allen 2 2 Elizabeth City State 0 0 0 1 1 2 Norfolk State 1 0 3 1 Albany State 2 1 2 3 Alabama State 0 1 1 3 Lincoln (Mo.) 2 2 ™ Chowan 0 0 0 1 1 3 Howard 1 0 1 2 Fort Valley State 1 1 1 4 Lincoln 0 0 0 2 0 5 Miss. Valley State 0 1 0 3 Edward Waters 2 3 Bethune-Cookman 1 1 2 3 Clark Atlanta 0 2 1 4 SOUTH DIVISION WEST DIVISION West Virginia State 2 3 Morgan State 0 0 1 3 WEST DIVISION Fayetteville State 0 0 1 0 2 1 Prairie View A&M 2 0 3 3 Hampton 1 3 Livingstone 0 0 1 1 2 2 N. Carolina Central 0 1 1 3 Tuskegee 3 0 3 2 Southern 1 1 2 3 Texas College 0 3 Johnson C. Smith 0 0 1 1 1 3 Delaware State 0 1 0 4 Central State 2 2 2 3 Grambling State 1 1 1 3 Saint Augustine’s 0 0 1 1 1 3 SC State 0 1 0 4 Kentucky State 0 2 0 5 Shaw 0 0 0 1 1 3 Texas Southern 0 0 1 3 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Savannah State 0 2 0 4 Miles 0 3 0 5 Winston-Salem State 0 0 0 2 1 3 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 1 1 4 OFFENSE Lane 0 3 0 4 Elijah Stewart, QB, VUL - Completed 19 of 24 Howard Sports Photo CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK passes for 194 yards and four TDs (52, 99, 5 and QB - Darius Taylor, VUU - 21 of 33, 331 yards, 6 TDs OFFENSE SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OFFENSE 20) in win over Fort Valley State. SHOW UP JEQUEZ EZZARD: Howard (29, 11, 34, 45, 39 , 8 in win over Lincoln. Juwan Carter, So., QB, NORFOLK STATE - 22 of 35, OFFENSE Jalen Morton, Jr., QB, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M - 23 of Johnny Rembert, WR, VUL - Caught four passes OB - Stevie Green, RB, FSU - 32 carries, 202 yards, 318 yards, 3 TDs, 37 rushing yards, 1 TD vs. Sav. State. McKinley Habersham, RB, ALBANY STATE - 15 for 87 yards including three TD receptions of 52, 2TDs (11, 1) in win over Chowan. 34 for 269 yards and 3 TDs in win over Grambling. sophomore wideout (#12) DEFENSE carries, 140 yards in win over Miles. DEFENSE 5 and 20 yards vs. FVSU. OR STAY DL - Tyler Trexler, SAU - Three sacks in win over Kennedy Ndukwe, Sr., DB, B-CU - Six tackles, 5 solos, DEFENSE Elizabeth City State. Willie Green, Sr., LB, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M - Eight DEFENSE averaging 124.0 yards per 1 forced fumble and 1 tackle for loss vs. Sav. State. Davoris Thomas, LB, TUSKEGEE - 12 tackles, 1 for LB - Dre Terry, CHOWAN - 13 tackles, 5 solos, 2.5 tackles, four solos, 3.5 tackles for losses of 18 yards Joe Stoneman, R-Sr., LB, W. VA. STATE - Had loss, 1 forced fumble and fumble recovery late vs. Lane. QUIET game as Bison head to Dur- tackles for losses vs. McKendree. ROOKIE including 2.5 sacks for -16 yards vs. GSU. 13 tackles and 2 sacks in win over Glenville State. ham to face North Carolina WR - Marcus Gorham, SHAW - 5 rec., 151 yards, 78-yard Brandon Savage, DB, NSU - Returned an interception NEWCOMER SPECIALIST NEWCOMER TD reception vs. VSU. 80 yards for a TD and also had three tackles vs. DelState Kelvin Murray, DB, MOREHOUSE - 3 tackles and Corey McCullough, Jr., PK, ALCORN STATE - Demry Croft, QB, TENN. STATE - 22 of 31 for 269 one interception returned to KSU 1 that led to key TD. TIME Central Saturday. DB - Marquise Baldwin, S, CHOW - 16 tackles in loss SPECIALIST DQG\DUG¿HOGJRDOVDQGWZR3$7VLQZLQ yards and 3 TDs (5, 31, 1) in loss to Vanderbilt. to Fayetteville State. Chris Faddoul, P, FAMU - Averaged 51.5 yards on 4 SPECIAL TEAMS over Grambling. SPECIAL TEAMS SPECIAL TEAMS - Lenwood Joyner, BSU - 66-yard punts with long of 63 yards, 2 downed inside the 20. Jordy Andrade, P, MOREHOUSE - Five punts for 184 NEWCOMER NA. punt return TD and two TD catches (8, 40) vs. ECSU. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN yards (38.8-yard average) with three inside the 20 and LEAGUE PLAY, HOMECOMINGS RULE IN OCTOBER; ROOKIE - Antonio Wallace, So., QB, JCSU - 19 of 24, De'Shawn Waller, Jr., RB, ALCORN STATE- Had Malik Johnson, Sr., NC A&T - Led unit that rushed for 311 a long punt of 48 yards. the lone TD for the Braves vs. Southern, a 1-yard 194 yards, 4 TDs in win over Lincoln. yards. Had four pancakes and 100% grade. VIRTUAL CIAA MEDIA DAY; SWAC NETWORK SCHED COACH - Kermit Blount, JCSU - Led Golden Bulls to score. Had 54 rushing yards on 14 carries. ¿UVWZLQRIWKHVHDVRQRYHU/LQFROQ SCORES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Indianapolis 41, Lincoln (Mo.) 17 League jockeying begins in earnest NC A&T 31, SC State 16 J. C. Smith 50, Lincoln (PA) 13 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Keiser 27, Edward Waters 23 Alabama A&M 21, Jackson State 16 Langston 31, Wayland Baptist 17 LUT WILLIAMS  %RWK)$08DQG168WZRRIWKHÀYHWHDPV Albany State 30, Miles 24 Morehouse 23, Kentucky State 21 BCSP Editor without a loss in league play, had offensive ex- Alcorn State 20, Southern 3 Norfolk State 54, Delaware State 28 As the 2018 football schedule turns to Octo- plosions powered by quarterbacks. Arizona Christian 31, Texas College 27 Prairie View A&M 22, Grambling State 16 ber, conference races – and a slew of homecom-  )$08 MXQLRU VLJQDOFDOOHU Ryan Stanley Benedict 24, Central State 14 St. Augustine’s 24, Eliz. City State 17 ings – take center stage. Nine homecomings are ZDVDQHIÀFLHQWRIIRU\DUGVDQGIRXU Bethune-Cookman 35, Savannah St. 20 Tuskegee 17, Lane 8 on tap this week. touchdowns without an interception in the rout of Bowie State 20, Winston-Salem State 17 Vanderbilt 31, Tennessee State 27 It's still early, too early for anyone to have 1&&8168VRSKRPRUH4%Juwan Carter was Charleston Southern 48, Hampton 14 Virginia State 34, Shaw 17 distanced themselves from others in the league, HTXDOO\HIÀFLHQWKLWWLQJRQRISDVVHVZLWK- Clark Atlanta 31, Allen 6 Va-Lynchburg 31, Fort Valley State 14 but it is a time that teams can begin to separate Fayetteville State 40, Chowan 38 Virginia Union 52, Livingstone 19 RXWDSLFNIRU\DUGVDQGWKUHHVFRUHVYV668 themselves from the competition. Carter is second in MEAC passing yardage Florida A&M 55, NC Central 14 W. Va. State 31, Glenville State 17 Nortolk State Sports Photo Florida A&M Sports Photo Florida Int'l 55, Ark.-Pine Bluff 9 . \SJ ZLWKÀYHWRXFKGRZQVDQGMXVWRQH RECEIVERS TO WATCH: Norfolk State's Marcus MEAC interception. Stanley is third (216.6 ypg.) with Taylor (l.) and Florida A&M's Chad Hunter (r.) are Florida A&M and new coach Willie Sim- eight TD passes and four picks. keys to their teams passing games as they face off B C S P F O O T B A L L T O P T E N mons DUH RQH RXWÀW WKDW JRW D ELJ  ZLQ The game will also showcase lethal re- at FAMU's homecoming Saturday in Tallahassee. over perennial contender North Carolina Cen- FHLYHUV IRU ERWK WHDPV 168 V Marcus Taylor 1. ALCORN STATE (4-1) - Handled No. 7 Southern, 20-3. NEXT: tral Saturday that has the Rattlers in the MEAC hauled in eight catches for 120 yards including 6WDWH ( KRVWVDQLQWUDGLYLVLRQKRPH- Hosting Alabama State. championship mix. D\DUGVFRUH6DWXUGD\ZKLOH)$08 VChad coming game (2 p.m.) vs. Alabama State (1-3, 2. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (3-3) - Defeated No. 5 Grambling State, The Rattlers (3-2, 2-0 MEAC) are at home HunterJREEOHGXSVHYHQSDVVHVIRU\DUGV 0-1 E). Elsewhere, Jackson State (1-2, 0-1 E) 22-16. NEXT: Bye week. including 28-, 21- and 10-yard scores. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3. HOWARD (1-2) - Idle. NEXT: At North Carolina Central. IRU KRPHFRPLQJ 6DWXUGD\  SP  YV DQRWKHU is at (2:30 p.m.)    4. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (4-1) - Came back to knock off SC team on the come-up, the Spartans of Norfolk The outcome of the game, streamed live on and Alabama A&M (1-1, 2-3 E) is at (6 p.m.) State, 31-16. NEXT: At Del State. State (3-1, 1-0) coming off their own big win, a ESPN3, could d'etermine which team stays on Texas Southern : 1R*UDPEOLQJ 5. TENNESSEE STATE (2-1) - Battled before falling to Vanderbilt,  0($& YLFWRU\ 6DWXUGD\ RYHU Delaware track to challenge for the MEAC title. : KRVWV SP 2N3DQKDQGOH6WDWH 31-27. NEXT: At Austin Peay. State. In other MEAC games, North Carolina 6. GRAMBLING STATE (1-3) - Fell to No. 2 Prairie View, 22-16. Central (1-3, 0-1) looks to bounce back from its CIAA NEXT: Hosting Okla. Panhandle State. F O O T B A L L T H I S W E E K KRPHORVVWR)$08DVWKH\DUHDWKRPHDJDLQ The CIAA moves to intra-divisional play 7. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (2-3) - Downed Savannah State, 35- 6DWXUGD\ SP WRWDNHRQH[SORVLYH%&631R this week in full force. 20. NEXT: Hosting Mississippi Valley State. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 8. SOUTHERN (2-3) - Knocked off by No. 1 Alcorn State, 20-3. Johnson C. Smith vs. Winston-Salem State in Charlotte, NC 1p 3 Howard (1-2, 1-0).  ,QWKH1RUWK%&631RBowie State  NEXT: Bye week Virginia Union vs. Lincoln (PA) in Richmond, VA 1p  7KH%LVRQFXUUHQWO\OHDGWKHOHDJXHLQWRWDO 1, 2-0 CIAA) is at Chowan (1-3, 0-1), Lincoln 9. BOWIE STATE (4-1) - Got by Winston-Salem State, 20-17. Catawba vs. Albany State in Salisbury, NC 1:30p RIIHQVHDYHUDJLQJ\DUGVSHUJDPHVSXUUHG    LV DW Virginia Union (3-1, 2-0) and NEXT: At Chowan. Warner vs. Edward Waters in Lake Wales, FL 1:30p E\H[FLWLQJVRSKRPRUH4%Caylin Newton, the Elizabeth City State (1-2, 0-1) is at Virginia 10. MOREHOUSE (5-0) - Slipped by Kentucky State, 23-21. Benedict vs. Va-Lynchburg in Columbia, SC 2p OHDJXH OHDGHU LQ SDVVLQJ  \SJ  DQG WRWDO State (2-2, 2-0). NEXT: Tuskegee in Columbus, GA. Hampton vs. Lane in Hampton, VA - ESPN+ $ 2p RIIHQVH  \SJ  +RZDUG DOVR IHDWXUHV WKH In South Division match ups, Fayetteville North Carolina Central vs. Howard in Durham, NC 2p Kyle State (2-1, 1-0) is at Shaw (1-3, 0-1), St. Augus- Virginia State vs. Elizabeth City State in Ettrick, VA 2p WRS WZR UHFHLYHUV LQ WKH OHDJXH LQ MXQLRU Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Jackson State in Pine Bluff, AR 2:30p Anthony UHFHSWLRQSHUJDPH\DUGVSHU tine's (1-3, 1-1) is at Livingstone (2-2, 1-1) and Austin Peay vs. Tennessee State in Clarksville, TN 6p game) and Jequez Ezzard USJ\SJ  Winston-Salem State (1-3, 0-2) is at Johnson C. UNDER THE BANNER Grambling State vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State in Grambling, LA 6p Morgan State  DQG%&631R Smith (1-3, 1-1). SAGU vs. Texas College in Waxahachie, TX 6p North Carolina A&T WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS   DUHWKHRWKHUV Texas Southern vs. Alabama A&M in Houston, TX 6p without a conference loss. A&T travels (7 p.m.) SIAC Chowan vs. Bowie State in Murfreesboro, NC 6p to winless Delaware State  ZKLOH068 The big game in the SIAC has undefeated VIRTUAL CIAA HOOPS MEDIA DAY: Fort Valley State vs. Clark Atlanta in Fort Valley, GA - FloFootball-$ 6p has homecoming (1 p.m.) vs. winless South East Division leader Morehouse   (  CHARLOTTE, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Savannah State vs. Charleston Southern in Savannah, GA 6p Carolina State Athletic Association (CIAA) is changing the playbook Texas Wesleyan vs. Langston in Ft. Worth, TX 7p    WDNLQJRQGHIHQGLQJFRQIHUHQFHFKDPSDQG:HVW Bethune-Cookman (2-3, 1-1) hosts Missis- leader Tuskegee : LQWKH83rd Clas- for its annual basketball media day activities and will Delaware State vs. North Carolina A&T in Dover, DE 7p HOMECOMINGS sippi Valley State for homecoming in Daytona sicEHWZHHQWKHULYDOVLQ&ROXPEXV*D SP  KRVWLWVÀUVWHYHUYLUWXDOSUHVVFRQIHUHQFHRQ)ULGD\2F- Morgan State vs. SC State in Baltimore, MD - SPORTSfever Network 1p %HDFK SP DQGSavannah State   The two teams have met a total of 113 times. WREHUIURPDP²SP(7RQWKH&,$$6SRUWV1HW- Shaw vs. Fayetteville State in Durham, NC 1p plays (6 p.m.) at Charleston Southern. Clark Atlanta   (  LV DW  SP  work. The virtual media day tips off the basketball season Livingstone vs. St. Augustine’s in Salisbury, NC 1:30p Fort Valley State ( DQGCentral State West Virginia State vs. Kentucky State in Institute, WV 1:30p OHDGLQJWRWKH&,$$0HQ VDQG:RPHQ V%DVNHWEDOO SWAC : LVDWMiles : LQSIAC Alcorn State vs. Alabama State in Lorman, MS 2p Championships.  %&631RPrairie View A&M and No. 2 divisional contests. The new format features a mix of traditional and Lincoln (MO) vs. Quincy in Jefferson City, MO 2p 0LOHVYV&HQWUDO6WDWHLQ)DLU¿HOG$/)OR)RRWEDOO S Alcorn State made big strides in their respective modern ways to preview the upcoming basketball season. Bethune-Cookman vs. Mississppi Valley State in Daytona Beach, FL 4p SWAC races Saturday with wins Saturday over INDEPENDENTS  2Q7KXUVGD\2FWREHUDVSHFLDO

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“Pop Life” Speaking Series Emanuel Missionary Historic Black Church Closing Minister Octavius Davis presents “The POP Life” a motivational speaking series developed to inspire indi- Baptist Church Fall Revival viduals to diligently pursue their passion is scheduled Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Fall Revival will Highlights Gentrification Changes in D.C. be held October 16th - October 18th. Services begin at for Saturday, October 20th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. A historically Black church that 7 p.m. each night. Guest evangelist is Reverend Featuring a one-on-one conversational-style interview has long been a community staple in Aloysious Denard, Pastor of Friendship Missionary with award-winning ESPN and Big Ten Network Washington, D.C. closed its doors Baptist Church. The community is invited to worship women’s basketball analyst Vera Jones at The Ritz Sunday as an apparent result of gen- with the congregation at the church located at 2407 Rev. Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St. For tickets call trification, The Washington Post S. L. Badger, Jr. Circle. For additional information, call (904) 807-2010. reported. the church office at (904) 356-9371. Many members and leaders of the Open Door Ministries Lincoln Congregational Temple Westside Baptist Church United Church of Christ in city’s Appreciation Banquet Shaw neighborhood had moments Open Door Ministries Appreciation Banquet to cele- of Welcomes Bill Gaither to reflect on the church’s role ahead brate the 3rd Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Timothy Westside Baptist Church, 7775 Herlong Rd of of its scheduled shut down. They sat and Lady Nona Jones is scheduled for Friday, October Jacksonville welcomes Multiple Grammy Winner Bill in pews, sang songs and gave praise 26th, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Location is the Best Western Gaither & Gaither Vocal Band Sunday, October 21st, at during the church’s last Sunday — Gateway Grand, 4200 N.W. 97th Blvd., Gainesville, 6 p.m. Enjoy a spectacular evening of music, laughter 149 years after African-Americans Florida. This year’s theme is “Growing Stronger, and encouragement to celebrate timeless themes of founded it following the end of slav- Growing Deeper, Reaching Higher”. To reserve a table faith, unity and eternal hope through a variety of music ery. and for more info call (352) 339-1733. the whole family will enjoy. Reverend Keith Russell is During its last service, the crowd the Senior Pastor. For tickets and more info visit both resembled its past and also www.premierproductions.com. lacked the current diversity in the Inside of Lincoln Congregational Temple Southside Church of neighborhood. While blacks were also experienced one of the most several Black houses of worship. God in Christ Fall St. John Missionary the majority, several people from significant changes in the city in Lincoln tried to cater to residents other races came to worship togeth- recent years: gentrification. with establishing itself as an “open Revival Weekend Community Fall Festival er. Several hundred people were on The influx of young white millen- and affirming” church for the LGBT deck Sunday to bid farewell to the nials had changed D.C.’s racial community, hosting a farmers mar- Bishop Edward Robinson and congregation of St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Orange Park Fl. sanctuary that had stood the test of makeup. African-American resi- kets and other events. Though it had Southside Church of God In Christ (SCOGIC) presents Inc. will host its annual Community Fall Festival event time through the most trying peri- dents in the historically black Shaw- to close its doors after dwelling their Homecoming Weekend themed: "Its A Family on Saturday, October 20th from 12 p.m. until 4 pm. This ods. Logan Circle area plummeted from membership and other gentrifica- Affair" celebration, scheduled for October 26th - 28th. event is open to the public and will be held at the The church welcomed demonstra- 65 percent to 29 percent between tion-related changes, members SCOGIC is calling all current/former members, ushers, Church located at 135 Brickyard Road in Middleburg, tors from the 1963 March on 1990 to 2010, according to census couldn’t help but cherish the church. choir members, deacons and the community to join in Fl. Activities include the video game truck, bounce Washington and residents after Dr. data. “Somehow, this church will never this joyous and spiritual occasion. This three day house, face painting and other games. Reverend C. Martin Luther King Jr‘s Gentrification brought more die in the hearts of the people,” reunion will be filled with fun, fellowship, food and Edward Preston is the Pastor. For more info call the Assassination in 1968. The church changes: business closures, housing Rubin Tendai, who served as the family! For more info call the church office at (904) church office at (904) 272-5100. survived mergers with other church- vacancies left by residents who church’s interim minister from 2013 398-1625. es, the Post reported. The church moved away and the packing up of to 2016, said. ------SSPPIIRRIITTUUAALLLLYY SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG ------Spiritually Speaking: Bible Study Can Put You in a New Light

of biblical study. I’m talking about because most people have a hard For me, I’ve been pleasantly sur- other cases, it has brought to my scious personal spiritual investiga- people who know you, perhaps time putting you and the Lord in the prised that a lot of people I’ve attention that some people, rather tion. To me, once you get a glimpse those with whom you work, are in same thought pattern. known for a long time have opened than question me, question others of all that is contained in the written the same organizations as you are, It’s inevitable, then, that people up to me in ways that have been about me. When that has happened, Word of God, you must have more. or simply socialize with you from become a little “standoffish” truly remarkable. I know things I’m told, it’s usually brought up in When the effort is genuine, it’s time to time, or maybe even ran the toward you, because in all honesty now about them spiritually that I such a way as to question my sin- probably OK to assume that people streets with. Their reaction is dis- they really don’t know where would never have guessed before cerity or to be insulting at my really are reacting to a changed tinctly different, say, from when you’re coming from. Some are my admission of being in Bible audacity to think that I actually you. Maybe they are seeing you you tell them you’re studying a for- compelled to remember the sins study, or just in church. could be trying to order my steps to behave differently, and to the extent eign language, returning to school you committed together. Some just I can honestly say, as a result, put me on a clear path to God. that their comfort or discomfort is a to learn computers or doing some- heard rumors about you, but have that I hardly knew them at all. Our Like I said earlier, you need to be result of the new you, so be it. The thing as innocuous as taking a little proof that the rumors are conversations have changed, and prepared to hear all kinds of things good news is, if there was no reac- cooking class or line dancing. indeed true. subsequently our relationship has when you let people know you’re tion, there would probably be no When you tell someone you’re in But for whatever the reasons, changed, all because I let it be studying the Word. Remember, real difference that anyone could Bible study, be prepared. Prepared those who hear directly from you of known that I had changed. I’ve got studying the Word is a bit different see in you. by James Washington for what, you might ask? For any an honest attempt to walk with the to attribute it to me, because after than telling people you’re going to So for those of you who have You know people really react to and everything is the answer. One who “brung” you have a hard all is said and done, the change is in church. One is akin to habit, while wondered or worried about this, you differently when you tell them For the most part, people tend to time believing you because they me, not them. Somewhere along the other is more like desired learn- don’t. Keep doing what you’re you’re studying the Bible, particu- respond positively to a genuine can’t or haven’t made the effort the line I said something, did some- ing. Think about it. doing, and may God bless and keep larly if they know you as someone effort to get closer to God. themselves. I believe this because thing that opened a side of me to I’ve come to understand that you always. who has lived a life, shall we say, However, there is almost a univer- I’ve experienced astonishment, dis- others that allowed them to see me, from now until the day I die, I need James A. Washington is the pub- Bible-free. sal questioning about whether belief, skepticism and, yes, genuine hopefully, in a different light. to be in some form of structured lisher at Dallas Weekly. He can be I’m not talking about other you’re serious. The question of joy, all because I’ve told someone In the resulting conversations, Bible study. I hope to complement reached at dallasweekly.com. believers who understand the value your faith always comes up I’m in Bible study. dialogue has gone on for hours. In this with informal reading and con-

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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 October 4 - 10, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 Study Says Scientists Conduct Consent-Free Experiments Disproportionately on Blacks By Nigel Roberts, News One because they’re unable to respond doctors have long used inaccurate ment for syphilis, which actually Given the African-American to questions. The Food and Drug guidelines to determine cardiovas- went untreated. The experiments experience with the infamous Administration permits researchers cular risks, which was particularly have contributed to widespread dis- Tuskegee experiment, it’s worri- to conduct these treatments under the case with at-risk African- trust in the African-American com- some that the risks associated with certain guidelines. Americans patients. A significant munity of medical experiments— consent-free experiments are not The study, published in Health part of the problem with the guide- especially without consent. fairly spread out by race. Affairs, found that 29 percent of the lines was that Blacks were under- The new study also revealed that A newly released study found patients involved in these experi- represented in the patient sample many researchers who conduct con- that African Americans are enrolled ments are Black, although African used to create the guidelines. sent-free experiments use a loop- in clinical trials that don’t require Americans represent about 13 per- News about consent-free experi- hole to avoid publishing certain patient consent at a disproportion- cent of the population. ments comes against the backdrop demographic data about the people ately high rate, Stat News reported. This stands in contrast to multiple of government experiments, from they test. Government reporting This involves administering studies that found African- 1932 to 1972, on African-American regulations don’t specify which experimental emergency medical Americans are underrepresented in sharecroppers in Tuskegee, data they must reveal. This only procedures and drugs on patients consensual medical research. One Alabama. Researchers deceived adds to the lack of transparency and who often can’t give consent study published in June, found that Black men about receiving treat- distrust. Ready or Not, Tips for the Unexpected Caregiver Statistically, black Americans are there are more than 65 million peo- in pain. more likely to serve as family care- ple providing care for a chronically For emotional givers, spend more hours caregiv- ill, disabled or aging family mem- support: ing and devote a higher percentage ber or friend. With that, these peo- - Spend a few of their earnings toward that care ple are spending an average of 20 moments every Jags Win 31 over Jets 12 than other Americans. If you’re car- hours per week helping out this day talking to The Jaguars played a dominant a game that resulted in a much needed ing for a chronically ill or disabled loved one. your loved one victory. Quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 388 yards and two touch- friend, child or relative, you’ve It’s estimated that the cost of such about their feel- downs as the offense produced 503 total yards, and the defense suffocated joined one of the biggest – and most caregiving adds up to about $375 ings. the New York Jets throughout a 31-12 Jaguars victory in front of 65,353 at important – workforces in the coun- billion a year – about twice as much - Be supportive TIAA Bank Field Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars (3-1) dominated from the try. as is spent on a home care and nurs- by letting them start, taking a 16-0 lead at halftime and holding advantages of 12-6 in first Raise your hand if you do any of ing home services combined, know it’s OK to downs, Bortles, completed 16 of 19 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown the following: drive a loved one to according to the National Alliance feel the way they with no interceptions in the first half. Wide receiver Donte Moncrief a doctor’s visit, make meals for this for Caregiving and Evercare. feel – do not talk caught five passes for 109 yards, and his 67-yard touchdown gave the loved one, help this loved one make Here are some tips to provide them out of their Jaguars a 25-3 lead late in the third quarter. Fournette rushed for 30 yards medical decisions or call this per- comfortable care if you’ve unknow- feelings. on 11 carries, then left the game with hamstring tightness in the second son regularly to check on them. ingly become your loved one’s - If your loved quarter. He returned briefly but at halftime was ruled out for the rest of the Unbeknownst to you, you’ve caregiver. one expresses the - Make sure you take the time out game. The Jets cut into the lead when a 27-yard field goal by former become a family caregiver. For physical support: desire to talk to a counselor or spir- to exercise and eat healthy when Jaguars kicker Jason Myers made it 18-3 with 4:58 remaining in the quar- Whether you live with your loved - Ask them to describe any pain itual leader, don’t discourage them. you’re on break from caregiving. ter; that came after Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts intercepted a deflected one or not, you’re investing hours they may feel on a scale of 0 to 10. Help them find the best person to - It’s possible that you may feel pass by Bortles to give New York possession at the Jaguars 23. Moncrief’s and hours of your time to support - Write these things down for the speak with about their feelings. anxiety or grief yourself in the situ- 67-yard touchdown from Bortles on the ensuing possession gave the your loved one with their daily next doctor’s visit For self-care: ation. Don’t hesitate to speak with a Jaguars a 25-3 lead with 3:47 remaining in the third quarter. The Jaguars activities because they may be too - Once at the doctor’s office, be - Don’t be afraid to ask for help. physician or therapist, or join a sup- are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in weak or too sick to help themselves. sure to write down the answers and Make a list of things you need help port group so you aren’t feeling Kansas City Sunday, October 7 at 1 p.m. Enjoying the game above is Don’t worry. You’re not alone. keep them in a journal so you can with such as grocery shopping or alone in your caregiving Janice OIasand Tiffany Flanders. According to caregiveraction.org, look it up later if your loved one is housecleaning.

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D.L. Hughley is back! A Symphonic October 6th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday, October 7th, 10 a.m. – 3 givers, discover the five key steps The Naked Magicians’ Comedian D.L. Hughley has been Neighbors are asked to gather their p.m. With over 100 vendors selling to aid in your care giving journey The world’s funniest and naughti- Celebration of Prince gently used items and set up their fresh, local produce and homemade and explore local care giving on HBO, BET, and starred in "The A symphonic celebration of est magic show ‘The Naked Hughleys. Hear his comedy routine garage to greet neighbors, family crafts, live music and great food. resources in your community. To Magicians’ is coming to Thrasher- “PRINCE,” Curated, produced and and friends! For more info contact The season runs September through register and for more info visit October 4 - 7th for two shows 7:30 directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Horne Center, 283 College Dr, p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at the Comedy Gwen Osborne at (904) 751-6849. June on the first and third Sunday of www.aarp.org/fl. Orange Park, FL. on Saturday, Thompson, featuring the each month. For more info email Zone located at 3130 Hartley Rd. Jacksonville Rock Symphony It is October 13th at 8 p.m. The show For more info call 242-4242. Rooftop Sundays Kimberly.Morgan@claycounty- House Flipping Workshop features magic, mirth and more than scheduled for Saturday, October gov.com. 6th, at 8 p.m. at the Florida Theatre, Attend the official Football game A Flipping House Workshop sched- a touch of mayhem as two hot and Halloween Haunt day party every Sunday starting uled for October 10th - 13th fea- hilarious Aussie magicians. For 128 E Forsyth St. For tickets visit NEFPC Mixer www.floridatheatre.com. October 6th at the Lexington Hotel turing Than Merrill star of A&E’s tickets and more info visit Nights at the Landing which includes a brunch buffet and The Northeast Florida Press Club “Flip This House, 12:30 p.m. and 6 www.thcenter.org. Join Adventure Landing in NSCI Girl’s after party in Lounge 26. The hotel next mixer, dinner and presentation, p.m. shows at the Lexington Hotel Jacksonville Beach for Haunt is located at 1515 Prudential Dr. For Tuesday, October 9th, 5:30 p.m. - and Conference Center, 1515 Green Cove Springs Nights 2018! Haunt Nights will Empowerment more info contact Stacey at (904) 8:30 p.m. at Taverna San Marco, Prudential Drive. To register and Soul Food Festival begin on October 5th - 31st. This Conference 408-7493. 1986 San Marco Blvd. Come meet for more info visit www.event.for- exciting new haunt is named after J.P. Shadrick, Jaguars Senior tunebuilders.com. The Green Cove Springs Soul local ghost legend Alpha Paynter, The 11th annual Northside Fleming Island Reporter/Editor. J.P. will share Food Festival at Vera Francis Hall believed to haunt the TacoLu build- Community Involvement Girls insights about daily team coverage Comedian Cocoa Park, 1503 Martin Luther King Jr. ing next door to Adventure Landing Empowerment Conference is Saturday Market and how playing a game each year Blvd., Saturday, October 13th, 1 on Beach Boulevard. Boo! For tick- scheduled for Saturday, October The Fleming Island Saturday at Wembley Stadium strengthens Brown in Concert p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attend this soulful ets and more info visit www.adven- 6th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for girls ages 9 Market will be held at Village the team’s ties to the Jacksonville Cocoa Brown is best known for celebration of local foods, dance, turelanding.com. - 18. Conference includes break- Square Shopping Center, 2349 area! For more info contact Leigh her role on OWN’s hit show, “Tyler live music and fun with a parade at fast/lunch, motivational speaker, Village Square Parkway, Fleming Cort Publicity at (904) 806-3613. Perry’s For Better or Worse,” and noon, and activities that include a JAX Infrastructure breakout session, door prizes, tote Island, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, now on FOX’s “911.” With stints children, teen and adult dance con- bag and more! Program is designed October 6th and each first UNF Black/Brown on Def Comedy jam and more at the test, a sweet potato pie and BBQ Innovation Summit to build self-esteem and empower Saturday of the month. The market Jacksonville Comedy Club ribs contest, special live perform- The JAX Infrastructure Innovation young ladies to take the world head consists of many different vendor Coming Out Lecture October 11th-13th, at 7 p.m. For ances and activities, bounce houses, Summit is scheduled for Friday, on! To register call (904) 708-9110. types: arts, crafts fresh produce, The UNF Resources Center pres- tickets and more info visit pony rides and mini train rides. For October 5th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the honey, food, sweets, jewelry cos- ents “Let’s Talk About It: Being www.jacksonvillecomedy.com. info email Kimberly.Morgan@clay- Prime F. Osborn III Convention Katz Downstairz metics clothes and accessories. For Black, Brown and LGBTQ+,” countygov.com. Center located at 1000 Water Street. Cancer Concert info email Kimberly.Morgan@clay- Tuesday, October 9th, 3 - 4 p.m., at LGBQT Laugh Out This one-day event will explore countygov.com. UNF 12000 Alumni Dr., Building 2, AFSCME Union Rally topics featuring Exponential Join the Katz Downstairz Comedy Show Room 2100. This Student for AFSCME will hold a “Hit the Energy, Advanced Transportation, Saturday, October 6th, 7 p.m. for River City Pride Inclusion and Diversity event The UNF Resources Center the Crypto-Blockchain Revolution, an evening of live entertainment “Laugh Out Comedy Show,” is Streets for the Jacksonville Parade and Festival invites participates to share their Workers,” Saturday, October 13th Exponential Teams and Adaptive and fundraising by wearing your thoughts as the discussion centers scheduled for Thursday, October Intelligence and more. To register color for your Cancer of choice in The River City Pride 40th Parade 11th, at 7:30 p.m., Join the LGBT at 10 a.m. at the AFSCME office, on what it means to identify as both 5208 N. Pearl St. Guest speakers email [email protected]. support of Cancer Awareness and Festival is scheduled for a person of color and LGBTQ+. For Resource Center for the 4th annual month. Entertainment, food and October 6th - 7th , 3 - 6 p.m. at the Laugh OUT Comedy Show featur- include Tallahassee mayor and more info contact the UNF endorsed candidate for Governor LIT AF Tour more! Location is the Morocco Willowbranch Library, 2875 Park Resource center at (904) 620-4720. ing Sabrina Jalees! For more info Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St John’s St. and Sunday at Riverside Artist Candidate Andrew Gillum, Lee Comedian Martin Lawrence’s contact the UNF Resource center at Bluff Rd South. For more info visit Square, 715 Riverside Avenue, 10 (904) 620-4720. Saunders (AFSCME President) and “LIT AF Tour” comes to town, www.thekatzdownstairz.com. a.m. - 6 p.m. For more info call Free AARP more! For more info contact Friday, October 5th, with comedi- (904) 620-4720. Caregiver Dialogue Jacksonville AFSCME at (904) ans Rickey Smiley, Michael Theater on the Sands 356-4888. Blackson, Adele Givens, Clayton Turtle Creek Join AARP for a facilitated con- versation about family care giving at American Beach Thomas at the Veterans Memorial Village II Yard Sale Orange Park Farmer’s Asya Basden’s “Theater on the Maxwell in Jax! Stadium, 300 A. Philip Randolph at Clara’s Tidbits, 1076 Hendricks Save the Date to peruse clothes & Arts Market Avenue Wednesday, October 10th, Sands” and night sanders campers Soulful and sultry R&B singer St. For tickets visit www.martin- and one of a kind items at the Turtle weekend at American Beach will lawrence.aegpresents.com. Orange Park Farmer’s & Arts 6 - 8 p.m. Come connect and Maxwell “50 Intimate Nights Live” Creek Village II Community Yard Market at Orange Park Town Hall, exchange tips with fellow care- take place Saturday October 12 - tour will perform Saturday, Sale, taking place this Saturday, 13th at 6 p.m. at Burney Park, October 13th at 7 p.m. at the 95570 Burney Park Rd. under the Times-Union Center for the gazebo. Campers weekend A Performing Arts, 300 Water St. For vibrant cabaret style storytelling to tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 excite, enlighten the hearts and minds of the audience. Come sit National College Fair back relax and enjoy! For more info call (904) 356-8812. Students and parents are invited to dive into the free college search process at the National College Fair Ranky Tanky on Saturday, October 13th, at 11 Ranky Tanky will be in concert a.m. Attendees will have the oppor- Friday, October 12th, at 7:30 p.m. tunity to meet with admission rep- at the Ritz Theatres, 829 N. Davis resentatives from international col- St. This Charleston, SC based quin- leges and universities. For more tet performs timeless music of info visit www.gotomyncf.com Gullah culture. From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heart- Seafood & Soul Fest breaking spirituals to delicate lulla- bies come hear the sounds. For tick- Seafood & Soul Fest will take ets and more info visit www.ritz- place Saturday, October 13th, 12 jacksonville.com. p.m. - 7 p.m. benefitting the Edith Marie Foundation at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater, 1 UNF Dr. Beaches Art Festival Enjoy the love of seafood and soul The Beaches Art Festival will take food with live entertainment! For Place October 13th- 14th at 10 tickets and more info visit a.m. at The Beaches Museum & www.seafoodsoulfest.com. History Park located at 381 Beach Boulevard. Enjoy the interactive, World of Dance Live informative, and intriguing look at the area’s heritage through exhibits World of Dance Live tour is and first-hand accounts designed to scheduled for Sunday, October bring the rich history of the 14th at 4 p.m. at Thrasher Horne Beaches communities to life. For located at 283 College Dr, Orange more info visit www.thebeachesart- Park. For tickets and more info visit SUBSCRIPTION RATES fest.com . www.thcenter.org. 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Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 Page 9 - Mrs. Perry’s Free Press October 4 - 10, 2018 Touring New Edition Minus Two Members Rebilled as RBRM By Precinct Reporter News RBRM recently kicked off their Frankie Beverly hasn’t produced plus years with music that has stood With the hit song, “Candy Girl” nationwide tour in Ontario, where new music since 1978, but they still the test of time, we wear that old back in 1984, New Edition served they performed to a near sellout sellout arenas everywhere they go. school or classic title as a badge of as the model for the re-emergence crowd for a mid-week concert. With exception of their project honor. A lot of people in this busi- of the “Boy Band” that took off in From the time RBRM hit the staged three years ago, the NE Family has ness would love to make old school the 1980’s. Influenced by the until the house lights came on, no not produced new music since the status,” said Ricky Bell. Jackson 5, the young group had one was in their seat. Not even for 1992, but they still have sellout The best part of their tour per- style, flair and dance moves that the slow songs. The RBRM sound crowds everywhere they perform. formance is that in addition to could rival the Temptations, The took the crowd back to when the “Longevity in this business is Bobby’s solo hits like My Pips and many other groups from NE sound was new. With world something to be desired in this busi- Prerogative, Don’t Be Cruel, Every the Motown era. The success of famous DJ Kid Capri on the turnta- ness, and to be compared to a group Little Step, and many others along New Edition paved the way for bles just before RBRM took the like the Maze featuring Frankie with BBD’s hits like Poison, other “Boy Bands” including New stage really got the party going. Beverly is truly an honor,” said Thought It Was Me, Do Me, fans get Kids On The Block, NSYNC, Hi- The New Edition family has put Ronnie Devoe. “With social media to hear some bits and pieces of the Five, Boys II Men and others. out new music within the last three and the internet, everything is their favorite New Edition hits like Now over 30 years later, the New years. It was well received by the instantaneous, so to be able to with- Mr. Telephone Man, Can You Stand Edition family is still going strong. diehard fans, and it received good stand the societal changes is truly a The Rain and several others. The group has been through a num- New Edition alums Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, air play and streaming hits. blessing,” he added. RBRM will performing in ber of changes over the years which Ricky Bell and Mike Bivins hit the road as RBRM. However, the new work didn’t take “We’ve been doing this for 30 Jacksonville on November 9th! have included financial ups and the place of the old hits. taining packed arenas nationwide. Bivins, four of the original five downs, solo projects and personal The New Edition Family can be The latest form of the New members of New Edition. The other beefs. Nevertheless, fans can be compared to Maze featuring Edition to hit the stage is RBRM two, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Cosby’s Sentence assured that the New Edition family Frankie Beverly, a legendary old (Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Gill, are currently touring with is still touring, performing, enter- school group. Maze featuring Rick Bell and Michael (Mike) Keith Sweat being billed as SGT. Highlights the Nation’s Aging Prison Population 'White Boy Rick' Detroit Premiere has come.” Cosby was convicted of the 2004 drugging and sexual Family Drama on Screen — and in the Theater assault of Andrea Constand, a for- mer Temple University women’s byJulie Hinds (DFP) emotions ran high. Detroit-area film- basketball coach, There is plenty of drama and fam- In the middle of a question-and- maker, who said Cosby’s sentence spotlights the ily turmoil in "White Boy Rick," the answer session featuring the film’s- they're working nation’s aging prison population. new movie about Richard Wershe director Yann Demange, Scott on developing a In 2013, there were 131, 500 pris- Jr.'s teenage years in Detroit as an became vocal after being reality show that oners aged 55 or older. The FBI informant and drug dealer. approached by someone from the would feature nation’s total state-prison popula- Some of that tension was echoed film's event team. Curry. tion is approximately 1.57 million. in real life after the red-carpet "I am Rick's sister. How dare you "White Boy Over the last 25 years, state cor- screening in Wershe’s hometown of have your people come to me and Rick" stars acting rections’ spending grew by 674% Detroit for guests and contest win- ask me to be quiet!" she said loud- newcomer Richie and the costs are mainly spent on ners. ly. Merritt, 17, as the incarcerating the elderly. Those Bill Cosby Two of the real-life people who Scott expressed anger at not real-life Richard costs are much higher than for By Frederick H. Lowe are major characters in the film being contacted about the project. Wershe Jr. and younger inmates, according to Bill Cosby’s sentence of 3 to 10 came to the event. Wershe's sister "You have not acknowledged me Matthew several studies. “It costs $34, 135 years after being convicted on Dawn Scott and ex-convict Johnny from day one," she said to McConaughey as per year to house an average pris- three counts of sexual assault Curry were there to see the movie Demange. his father. It tells oner but it costs $68, 270 per year spotlights the growing number of for the first time. Thomas tried to regain control of the story of how to house a prisoner 50 and older. elderly housed in the nation’s state Scott's character, played by the discussion for several minutes, Wershe became Elderly prisoners face several and federal prisons. actress Bel Powley, is shown until eventually Scott moved to the an FBI informant challenges including hearing loss, Cosby, who is 81 and legally onscreen struggling with a drug lobby. She was followed by mem- at 14 and was Johnny Curry and Dawn Scott (Richard Wershe dementia, cardiac disease, high blind, was recently escorted by problem. Curry's character, por- bers of her party and several film- abandoned by Jr.’s sister) pose for photos before the screening of blood pressure, and mobility police from the Norristown, trayed by actor Jonathan Majors, is goers who voiced agreement with authorities when "White Boy Rick." They’re portrayed in the movie issues. Prisons also must be retro- Pennsylvania, courthouse to begin a drug boss who mentors Wershe, her complaints. he was given a by Jonathan Majors and Bel Powley. (Photo: Julie fit spaces to accommodate the eld- serving his prison sentence at SCI then grows suspicious of him and Curry, who said he wasn't con- life sentence at 17 erly, including installing ramps, ing a stolen car scheme. He cooper- Phoenix, a new state prison near orders his death. tacted by the movie, remained until for drug possession. shower handles and hiring nurses ated with the movie and met with Philadelphia, where the staff will The real Scott and Curry posed the end. He said the movie was Wershe, now 49, was paroled in to care for the elderly. several key members of the produc- assess his physical and medical for photos with each other and "OK" but didn't get him right. 2017 by the State of Michigan after “Prisons were never designed to tion, including Demange and pro- needs. "White Boy Rick" director Yann "As far as my part, it wasn't the spending about 30 years behind be geriatric facilities,” reports ducer Scott Franklin, who says he “The day has come,” Judge Demange before the screening. real Johnny Curry," he said. Curry bars. He currently is serving time in Human Rights Watch. “Yet US still speaks to him a few times a Steven O’Neill told Cosby before It was after the movie ended that attended with Rashard Cardon, a Florida on a separate charge involv- corrections officials now operate week. sentencing him. “Your time has old age homes behind bars.”

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Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson issue. Rep. Norton to Introduce sion on the controversial issue. Now, according to Adam After Obama Wanted Harriet Tubman on Bill Requiring Federal Schefter, those talks aren’t going to lead to any anthem policy for the $20 Bill, Trump Sticks With Andrew 2018 season. Agencies to Advertise with via ESPN: Trump used his speech at a cam- tion to the revamped $20 bill hasn’t value. The NFL is not expected to paign rally in Tennessee this week stopped people from supporting Trump-appointed Treasury Minority-Owned Media implement a new policy on the as an opportunity to plug Andrew Tubman’s face on the bill. Secretary Steve Mnuchin has been national anthem this season, league Jackson staying on the $20 bill— The African-American icon, who vague about when a makeover of By Stacy M. Brown “My bill would provide the trans- sources told ESPN, no matter how despite Barack Obama‘s strong ran the Underground Railroad that the bill could happen. “Ultimately WASHINGTON, D.C.— parency to ensure federal agencies many meetings and conversations effort to put Harriet Tubman on it. helped Southern slaves escape to we will be looking at this issue,” Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes are striving to reach minorities, occur regarding the topic. He expressed the same resistance to freedom, deserves the honor, Mnuchin said in an interview with Norton (D-DC) announced that she who often get their daily news from The new policy is going to be no Obama’s proposal as he had during Obama and other supporters have CNBC last year. “It’s not something will introduce a bill to require all smaller media outlets who serve policy — at least for this season, his 2016 campaign. said. A revamped $20 bill with I’m focused on at the moment. federal agencies to include in their communities of color,” Norton said. according to sources. “Andrew Jackson, who continues Tubman would make her the first As Trump or Mnuchin dodge annual budget requests to Congress Two years ago, Norton led a In related news, new NIKE hero to be on the $20 bill, you know African-American to be represent- talking about Tubman, supporters the amount they spent in the most group of Congressional members in Colin Kaepernick hit up social that,” Yahoo reported Trump said. ed on U.S. currency. The potential will likely continue to press the recent fiscal year on advertising requesting a Government media to thank the first two players “I’m a big Andrew Jackson fan.” change would be unprecedented issue. contracts with newspapers and Accountability Office (GAO) reported to kneel during the playing However, the president’s opposi- and have significant historical media companies owned by minori- report on the federal advertising ties and women. contract obligations to small disad- Norton’s bill would also require vantaged businesses (SDBs) and Cardi B and Michelle Obama Encourage People to Go Out and Vote the agencies to produce projections those owned by minorities and of their spending for the upcoming women. Cardi B returned to the stage on win.’ And look where we at now,” fiscal year. She drafted a letter that eventual- Saturday for the first time since giv- she said.The star introduced “The federal government is the ly contained signatures of dozens of ing birth to her daughter in July and Obama, who appeared in a video largest advertiser in the United her colleagues on the Hill as well as got political ahead of the 2018 message, to the crowd. States, and it has an obligation to senators and others in asking for a midterm elections by introducing “No matter what issues you’re ensure fair access to its contracts report from the GAO. former first lady Michelle Obama passionate about, no matter what for minority and women-owned In July, the GAO released a to the crowd at the 2018 Global causes you’re fighting for, there’s newspapers and media companies,” report that revealed that in fiscal Citizen Festival. one thing all of you can do that I Norton said. year 2017, only 16 percent of the The rapper performed her hit guarantee will make a difference,” The congresswoman, who has federal government’s advertising songs “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like said Obama. “And that is electing served in the House of contract obligations went to SDBs It” at the event in New York’s leaders who share your values and Representatives since 1991, said and those owned by minorities and Central Park, but took some time to will stand up for you in the halls of she will also send letters to all 12 women. tell the thousands of people in power.” appropriations subcommittees dur- Further, the report concluded attendance that they need to go out Obama encouraged the crowd ing the next appropriations cycle that, of the $5 billion spent on and vote. and those watching at home to reg- requesting that they require each advertising by federal agencies “Last election, everybody took it ister to vote ahead of the midterm agency under their jurisdiction to over the past decade, just $50 mil- as a joke, even me, I’m not even elections as part of the nonprofit include this advertising data in their lion went to Black-owned business- gonna front, because I thought, voter turnout initiative When We budget requests. es. ‘Man, that person ain’t going to All Vote.

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