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Trump’s Detention Order Cages Children at the Border Page 2 Newsmaker Fashion NOLA Ugly Welcomes Sneakers King of Spain are the Rage Page 4 Page 6 Page 2 June 23 - June 29, 2018 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com IMMORAL! Trump Administration Creates Humanitarian Crisis in America

More than 2000 immigrant children are being held without their parents in detention centers along the U.S. Mexico border. The Trump policy, called “zero tolerance” by the Department of Homeland Security. The policy has been in place since at least early May of 2018 but has been contemplated by the Trump administration since 2017.

Data News Staff Report “Is this what Trump meant when retary Kirstjen Nielsen speak across town at the promising to “Make America National Sheriffs convention, the City Council This week, the New Orleans City Council issued a President and Vice President’s office filed a joint demand for the end of detention of children at the U .S . Great Again”? Here’s what you resolution for Thursday’s full Council meeting Mexico border . need to know about the detention demanding an end to the un-American and inhu- As Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Federal centers for immigrant children mane DHS policy of forcibly separating immigrant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Sec- along the U .S . - Mexico Border .” children from their parents .

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City Council President, Jason Williams (pictured above) along with the Vice President, Helena Moreno, led a joint resolution for Thursday’s full Council meeting demanding an end to the un-American and inhumane DHS policy of forcibly separating immigrant children from their parents.

Reports have begun to emerge of horrifying conditions in these deten- Within the last six weeks, nearly 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their families while cross- tion centers, several of which have been compared to jails Photos from ing the U.S. – Mexico border under the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy. one facility in McAllen, Texas, show children being held in cages.

“The Trump Administration in this countries young history . is new, a direct result of the admin- Times that the government con- ecutive director of the Houston is perpetrating a heartless viola- This policy is truly self-inflicted istration’s extreme “zero-tolerance” tracts with 100 shelters that are lo- office of the nonprofit Tahirih Jus- tion of human rights right here wound, and like many we have immigration policy, which first cated in 17 states . Some of biggest tice Center, said that she’s heard in America,” said Council Vice seen from the current administra- announced on May 7 . centers are in McAllen and Browns- accounts of agents taking children President Helena Moreno . “These tion, is antithetical to American Under this new policy, all adults ville, both in Texas, and Estrella del away from their parents, ostensibly innocent children are being ter- values and basic humanity .” who do not enter the U .S . through Norte in Tucson . to give them baths, and never re- rorized in our name, and I simply The resolution calls for an end to a port of entry are supposed to What we do know is that the num- turning . won’t stand for it . This evil must this policy and immediate reunifica- be criminally prosecuted . This is ber is increasing . Last week, the “The officers say, ‘I’m going stop immediately, and these chil- tion for those children separated . what results in the family separa- Trump administration announced to take your child to get bathed .’ dren must be reunited with their Copies will be sent to the entire tion: Adults have to appear before the creation of a new “tent city” just That’s one we see again and again . parents without delay .” Louisiana Congressional Delega- a federal judge before undergoing outside of El Paso that would house “Your child needs to come with me The Trump policy, called “zero tion, the Attorney General, and the deportation procedures, so they’re between 1,000 and 5,000 kids . for a bath,’” Chandler said . “The tolerance” by the Department of President . held in federal custody while await- More than 11,000 children are child goes off, and in a half an hour, Homeland Security, states that “chil- Within the last six weeks, nearly ing trial . Meanwhile, their children currently in detention 20 minutes, the parent inquires, dren whose parents are referred for 2,000 migrant children have been — who are not referred for prose- According to Wolfe, the afore- ‘Where is my 5-year-old?’ ‘Where’s prosecution will be placed with the separated from their families while cution, and thus aren’t incarcerated mentioned 100 facilities house more my 7-year-old?’ ‘This is a long bath .’ Department of Health and Human crossing the U .S .–Mexico border with their parents — end up being than 11,000 children . As of Monday, And they say, ‘You won’t be seeing Services,” and explicitly lays out a under the Trump administration’s sent into the custody of the Office the official count was 11,785 . your child again .’” series of “next steps” for parents to “zero-tolerance” policy . That means for Refugee Resettlement . At the central “Ursula” facility in Last week, an undocumented follow after their children are sepa- an average of 45 migrant children It’s incredibly difficult for fami- McAllen, Texas — which one of- immigrant from Honduras told an rated . The policy has been in place are being ripped from their families lies to reunite once they make their ficial called the “epicenter” of the attorney that federal agents ripped since at least early May of 2018 per day and placed in detention cen- way through this byzantine pro- family-separation policy — hun- away her daughter while she was but has been contemplated by the ters on their own . cess, as there is no formal protocol dreds of unaccompanied migrant breastfeeding her in a Texas deten- Trump administration since 2017 . Reports have begun to emerge that ensures that separated migrant children are currently detained in tion center . “I will continue to publicly con- of horrifying conditions in these families are deported back to their cages made of metal wire, accord- The conditions inside the cen- demn the Trump administration detention centers, several of which home country together . ing to reports . At the center in ters are reportedly horrifying and Attorney General Jeff Ses- have been compared to jails . Photos There’s been a deluge of cover- Brownsville, Texas, approximately Children are literally being kept sions’ enforcement of their new from one facility in McAllen, Texas, age of the detention centers in re- 1,500 boys between the ages of 10 in cages, though border agents are immigration policy to separate show children being held in cages . cent weeks, and Trump has faced to 17 spend an astonishing 22 hours “uncomfortable” with this charac- families,” said Council President Members of the Trump admin- mounting backlash for his zero-tol- per day inside the converted for- terization . “It’s not inaccurate, but Jason Williams . “Forcibly sepa- istration have made conflicting erance policy . Here’s what to know . mer Walmart, which one reporter they’re very uncomfortable with us- rating children from parents as statements about the justification described as “like a prison or jail .” ing the word ‘cages,’” read a state- a matter of course is inhumane behind separating families: Presi- There are at least 100 Federal agents have been ac- ment from the U .S . Border Patrol . and unnecessary, and as an Afri- dent Trump himself blamed the shelters in 17 states cused of taking children away with- can American and a descendant policy on Democrats, while DHS Kenneth Wolfe, a U .S . Depart- out giving their parents fair warning of American slaves, this policy is Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen denied ment of Health and Human Servic- In an interview with Texas evocative of some of darkest days its existence . In truth, the practice es spokesman, told the Los Angeles Monthly, Anne Chandler, the ex- Page 4 June 23 - June 29, 2018 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

Spanish Royals Visit New Orleans for the Tricentennial, Locals Encounter Real Royalty

By Prinsey Walker foot on New Orleans soil . She cred- Data News Weekly ited Spain’s influence on providing Contributor more independence for women during their time in New Orleans, Paula Dancil, a New Orleans historically . “Women had so much tourist, rushed to a row of bar- freedom here and could own prop- ricades outside of the St . Louis erty and have their own business- Cathedral, to get a glimpse of es,” Dugas explained . “That was who spectators awaited . As men because of Spanish Law .” and women dressed in business New Orleans resident, Betty attire exited the Cabildo, bystand- Chaison, who witnessed the gather- ers screamed, “Hail King Felipe ing, also felt that the meeting of the of Spain .” Following the herd of royals of Spain and Mayor Cantrell people around her, she held her was a reflection of the City’s narra- camera high in the air, to take a tive . picture for Facebook . Then Dancil “Being it’s the tricentennial cel- posed a question to herself, after ebration, it takes us back to Loui- capturing the moment . Why is the siana History . But now it’s like you King of Spain in New Orleans? get to be a little piece of it . Like full New Orleans locals anticipate circle to modern time,” she said . the appearance of one royal every King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain stand alongside New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other Chaison believed Cantrell also Fat Tuesday: The King of Carnival . officials during an official visit to New Orleans. The Spanish Royals visited The Cabildo and St. Louis Cathe- cherished this historical occasion . dral on June 15, 2018. (Photos by Prinsey Walker) However, as New Orleans rang in “Mayor Cantrell is the First Fe- the tricentennial year, real life mon- male Mayor in New Orleans,” she archs King Felipe IV and Queen said, “I am glad that this is one Letizia of Spain, returned to the thing she will have to remember Crescent City, as part of a three-city as mayor during her tenure of the visit to the U .S . City .” The Spanish royals made their The King and Queen wrapped first stop in New Orleans, arriving their visit up in New Orleans being on Thursday, June 14, 2018 . They treated to cultural performances at were officially welcomed at Galli- the New Orleans Museum of Art er Hall on Friday June 15, 2018 by on Saturday, June 16th . They then Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Gov- departed to spend time in San Anto- ernor John Bel Edwards . Later in nio, another U .S . City also celebrat- the afternoon on June 15th, the ing their tricentennial . After, the royal couple and Cantrell toured Royals will complete their U .S . tour the Cabildo and St . Louis Cathe- at the White House to meet with dral in Jackson Square . Upon President Donald Trump, on June their arrival, they were welcomed 19th . in traditional New Orleans fash- Chaison said she felt this meet- ion, the smell of fresh beignets ing strikes an international connec- and jazz . tion between the United States and Jennifer Jones, a creole New Spain . “There’s a lot of angst going Orleans tour guide, anticipated the on with diplomacy of this country King and Queen’s arrival because and other countries . As far as them she said Spanish culture contrib- Hundreds of New Orleanians lined the streets to Mary Dugas, a member of the Friends of the Ca- meeting our president right now, it uted to the image of New Orleans . take photos and enjoy the opportunity to see the bildo, a non-profit comprised of volunteers, works builds a relationship,” Chaison said . “There is Spanish in my blood,” she King and Queen of Spain in the Crescent City. as a tour guide for the museum. For the Royal As King Felipe IV ended his Spanish visit, she dressed in a red evening gown, in said . “What you think is the French the style of a lady in 1770. French Quarter trip, he told specta- Quarter is really the Spanish Quar- tors to remember Spanish influence ter .” knew of New Orleans’ Spanish Now, the Cabildo serves as tour guide for the museum . For the on New Orleans . “It might be said New Orleans was one of two roots . However, Kimberly Brous- museum containing artifacts shar- Royal Spanish visit, she dressed in that Spain’s History here in Louisi- American cities, developed under sard, a New Orleans local said trac- ing the History of New Orleans . a red evening gown, in the style of a ana is not sufficiently well-known, Spanish-Colonial Rule . During the es of Spanish influence remained Exhibits tell stories of the earliest lady in 1770 . despite the amount of painstaking City’s era as a Spanish Colony, the in architecture . “Even though the European settlers, to the more re- “The King stopped to talk to me . research by historians and academ- Cabildo functioned as the Colonial Spanish was the last to occupy the cent events, including Hurricane They both said I was beautiful,” ics,” he said . “Therefore, we must City Hall . City, we are still more French than Katrina . she said . Dugas felt welcoming work to make this Spanish Heritage Before her encounter with the Spanish . You can see a lot of the in- Mary Dugas, a member of the the royal tourists was a special mo- and no less importantly, the endur- King and Queen in the French fluence in the architecture,” Brous- Friends of the Cabildo, a non-profit ment for her because never before ing Spanish Legacy here much Quarter, Dancil said she never sard explained . comprised of volunteers, works as a in history, has the King of Spain set more widely known .” ladatanews.com - The People’s Website www.ladatanews.com State & Local News June 23 - June 29, 2018 Page 5

GirlTrek’s National #RoadToSelma Tour Headed to New Orleans on June 22nd

Data News Weekly Staff troit, New York City, Philadelphia, Report Newark and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . All #RoadToSelma events GirlTrek, the largest National require advanced registration . Public Health non-profit and move- Sneakers are required for all ac- ment for Black women and girls, is tivities . Pop-up events and new city bringing radical self-care and heal- stops may be added . The #Road- ing to the City of Detroit as part of ToSelma was launched on the TED its yearlong, 50-stop #RoadToSelma stage on April 11, 2018 as part of the Tour, a national wellness revival Audacious Project . Visit girltrek . complete with storytelling, sweat, org for more information . self-care and sisterhood . GirlTrek’s #RoadToSelma cul- GirlTrek’s New Orleans #Road- minates with #SummerOfSelma, ToSelma teach-in is set for 6 to 9 scheduled for May 24-27, 2019 . In- p .m . Friday June 22nd at the New spired by the teach-ins of the Civil Orleans Jazz Market located at 1436 Rights Era, “Summer of Selma” will Oretha Castle Haley Blvd ., New Or- be a three-day immersive experi- leans, 70113 . The #RoadToSelma ence divided into three parts: skills teach-in will be led by GirlTrek training, a “Woodstock-style” music Co-Founders T . Morgan Dixon and festival and a trek that will retrace Vanessa Garrison and is open to the historic 54-mile Selma to Mont- Black women and girls, who seek The New Orleans #RoadToSelma stop follows Jackson, MS, Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia, Newark gomery route . Think old-school to heal their bodies, inspire their and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. All #RoadToSelma events require advanced registration. Sneakers are tent revival meets Wanderlust and daughters and reclaim the streets required for all activities. Visit girltrek.org for more information. Coachella . of their neighborhoods . “Self-care is the revolution: Our uses walking as that first, practical lives are sacred . We stage tiny acts step in helping a woman begin her of rebellion to reclaim our time . journey to overall improved health GirlTrek is creating a bright and and wellness . beautiful new culture of physical “We are not a fitness organiza- activity to disrupt disease in the tion . We are a campaign for total highest-need communities in the healing . We are a vanguard of pub- United States . We practice shining lic health activists walking to save our own lights and shining that our own lives . We walk to live our light brightly,” said GirlTrek CEO healthiest, most fulfilled lives,” said and Co-Founder, T . Morgan Dixon . COO and Co-Founder, Vanessa “Our guiding question is this: Is this Garrison . “By 2020, GirlTrek’s goal nourishing me or Black women? If is to mobilize one million Black no, we don’t do it . If yes, we take women to walk -- at lifesaving levels pleasure in it . We seek pleasure be- -- to reverse the devastating impacts cause joy heals .” of chronic illness and obesity .” Factors like chronic poverty, the To reach one-million Black stress of underemployment and un- women, GirlTrek will organize and safe streets, and cultural norms that train 10,000 of the most committed value service above self-care have women as a new vanguard of public all contributed to Black women en- health activists, the largest corps gaging in fewer leisure-time physi- of Black Public Health Profession- cal activities . As a result, 82% of als in the U .S . They will serve as Black women are overweight and healthy role models across the na- 59% are obese . Obesity plus inactiv- tion using practical skills and an ity equals early death and higher unwavering sense of purpose to re- rates of heart disease, stroke, dia- cruit new walkers, eliminate struc- betes and cancer . tural and policy barriers to health, GirlTrek believes the solution and lead local events that set the to this health crisis is simple: Daily standard for healthy communities . walking has been proven to reduce The New Orleans #RoadToSel- the risk factors of obesity . GirlTrek ma stop follows Jackson, MS, De- follow us on

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Fashion is in the Eye of the Beholder Ugly Sneaker Trend

Delaney George Columnist

Now, more than ever, is the time to dust off those vintage sneakers in the back of your closet, because today, they just might be in style . The “Ugly Sneaker” trend is on the rise with well known brands like Yeezy and Balenciaga taking a re- laxed approached in recent shoe de- sign . Today’s shoe trend consists of a vintage, loose, worn kind of look with a scuffed touch on the outside . Some designers go as far as writing on sneakers or even putting holes in them . You can’t look at a street style pho- to without seeing your favorite celeb- rity in some run-down sneakers . The catch is, they are probably brand new and worth thousands . Stars like ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, Jaden Smith and more have all been spotted in an ugly sneaker or two . I challenge you all to look at your old shoes and find the beauty in them, they could be the next big thing . For more information on the ugly shoe trend email delinkey@yahoo . com . Ugly sneakers: Balenciagas Ugly sneakers: Balenciagas ASAP Rocky spotted wearing his ugly sneakers Kanye West wearing his ugly sneakers

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Fans of the Franchise Will Love “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Is Pure, Sci-Fi Movie Magic

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my . Tyrannosaurus, velociraptors and brachiosaurus—run for your lives . The cloned dinosaurs from the theme park Jurassic World are in trouble on the volcanic isle of Isla Nublar, which is erupting, spewing hot lava and emitting a deadly ash cloud . If they aren’t rescued, they will die . That’s the premise in this sequel to “Jurassic World” ($1 .7B at the box office) . The question is this: Will this follow-up to the wildly suc- cessful “Jurassic World” be enough to hook action/adventure/sci-fi fans and reel them into the theaters? Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World, passes on direction duties to Spanish filmmaker J .A . Bayona (“Orphanage,” “The Impos- sible”), and the difference in style is negligible . Trevorrow writes the script with Derek Connolly (“Jurassic World,” “Kong: Skull Island”) . Editor Bernat Vilaplana worked with Bayona on “The Impossible,” as did cinema- tographer Oscar Faura . Composer Michael Giacchino won an Oscar for his original score for the animated feature “Up” . Add in creature sculp- tor Wayne Anderson (“Underworld: Blood Wars”) and it’s no wonder that Justice Smith (“The Get Down”) stars as Franklin Webb in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” (Universal Pictures) the footage rips along at a breakneck pace, with wondrous views of a para- velociraptors . A techy/hacker, Frank- frenzy . On some levels it works . But You’ll jump out of your seat or sit with dise island being ravaged by 700-de- lin Webb (“Justice Smith,” “The Get most astute viewers will understand dread as you watch gnashing teeth gree orange liquid rock and ancient Down”), and an equally young paleo/ that there is no moral theme of any bear down on human flesh . Also, a beast clones running rampant . Ev- veterinarian, Zia Rodriguez (Danielle consequence in this reptiles gone shout out to the vivid images of the erything is neatly coordinated—right Pineda, TV’s “The Detour”), become wild orgy . volcano and the gorgeous shots of the down to the last scream for help . part of the A-team . Of course, nothing The relationship between Claire island which perfectly set up the at- Three years have passed . Isla Nub- goes as planned . and Owen is fun, until they do stupid mosphere for a verdant paradise gone lar, an isle 120 miles west of Costa The simple premise hovers around things like kissing in the middle of an wrong . Rica that housed the now abandoned animal rescue . Working within that action scene . The two leads have cha- The 128 minutes roll by and you’ll reptile theme park, is desolate except blueprint, the film moves quickly to risma and you like them regardless . feel like you just got back from a tour for lush green vegetation and gigan- add in a chain of action scenes, dar- Spall as Mills gives you a fitting an- of duty in the war-torn jungles of some tic beasts . The Dinosaur Protection ing escapes, fist fights, dinosaur tagonist to hate, and you hope he gets tropical island nation . Your adrenalin Group, run by former theme park wrestling matches and some graphic his just rewards . Ditto for Toby Jones will be high . Your thoughts will race . manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dal- violence (a man gets torn apart, so be who plays Mr . Eversol, a trafficker, You will not feel like you just watched las Howard, “Jurassic World,” “The wary of bringing really young kids to and Ted Levine, as Ken Wheatley, the most innovative action/adven- Help”), is out to save the gigantic this movie) as it builds into several the vile man who heads the rescue ture/sci-fi film in the world (“Avatar”), animals . They aren’t as aggressive as crescendos . Just as you think there and misleads Claire . Smith provides but you’ll have to admit that “Jurassic PETA, but they’re dedicated . can’t possibly be more mayhem or some comic relief as Webb the nerd World: Fallen Kingdom” worked its Claire is approached by the duplici- another challenge, there is; not ad who hates to get his feet dirty . And, magic in its own way, even if its aura tous Eli Mills (“Rafe Spall,”” Life of nauseum, but it’s enough to make you Pineada shows spunk as the brainy doesn’t have a long-lasting effect . Pi,” “The Big Short”), who has a plan shell-shocked . and fearless Rodriguez . to relocate the behemoths to a sanc- The bad guys want to use the be- It’s obvious the dinosaurs aren’t Dwight Brown is a film critic and trav- tuary, but not out of the kindness of hemoths for an evil purpose that in- real, but thanks to the special effects el writer. As a film critic, he regularly attends international film festivals in- his heart . Dearing is pulled into the volves weapons of destruction . All of and photography, with a gigantic as- cluding Cannes, Sundance, Toronto mission . She enlists her ex-boyfriend the subterfuge, angst and cause célè- sist from the sound effects depart- and the American Black Film Fes- tival. Read more movie reviews by Owen (Chris Pratt), who trained some bre animal rights activism is a ploy to ment (Marti Albert sound effects Dwight Brown here and at Dwight- of the less hostile and very intelligent whip the audience’s emotions into a editor), your nerves will get frayed . BrownInk.com. Page 8 June 23 - June 29, 2018 Commentary www.ladatanews.com Black Mamas Are Dying. We Can Stop It. The Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act Can Save Black Mommas

American mothers should shock one . creased access to care, expanded lose their coverage just two months us all, the statistics are much worse Sadly, the situation is getting culturally-competent training and after giving birth . for African American mothers . We worse, not better . American moth- standardized data collection . However, many women face are three-to-four times more likely ers are dying at higher rates every Currently, one of our greatest significant health challenges, often to die during pregnancy or child- year . challenges in addressing the rising weeks and months, after giving birth than our White counterparts . Globally, we’ve had real success rate of maternal mortality is a lack birth . One mom who spoke at my A 2010-2011 survey of maternal in pushing down the rates of moth- of good data . We need to standard- press conference unveiling the bill deaths in Philadelphia found that ers needlessly dying, especially in ize data to find trends and protocols suffered a childbirth-related stroke three-quarters of those deaths were Africa and the Caribbean . Yet at the that work to save lives . 20 days after giving birth . Further- Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) Black mothers . same time, the U .S . is one of a hand- The MOMMA Act also estab- more, we know that postpartum U .S . House of Representatives These shocking statistics cut ful of nations where the number of lishes and enforces national emer- depression and other health chal- across class, education level, and mothers dying is increasing . gency obstetric protocols and en- lenges face new mothers; expand- Black mothers are dying and it’s socio-economic status . Earlier this We can and must do better . All sures the sharing of best practices ing access to care will ensure that time to do something about it . year, Serena Williams shared her mamas deserve the chance to be between practitioners and hospital moms remain healthy as they raise Every year, more than 700 Amer- own story of nearly losing her life . mamas . systems because, if it’s working, we their families . ican mothers lose their lives to She, like too many other women, That’s why I’ve introduced the want every doctor to know about it . Finally, the MOMMA Act would pregnancy or birth-related compli- was ignored when she raised con- “Mothers and Offspring Mortality Additionally, the MOMMA Act improve access to culturally-compe- cations . Some medical profession- cerns about her own health and and Morbidity Awareness Act” or would expand access to care by tent care throughout the care con- als estimate that at least half, if not body . If this tragedy can befall a the MOMMA Act, for short . This ensuring that mothers retain their tinuum . For decades, we’ve known more, of these deaths are entirely wealthy, world-class athlete who’s comprehensive legislation takes Medicaid coverage for one year that culturally-incompetent care preventable . deeply in tuned with her own body, a multi-pronged approach to end- after giving birth, the entire post- Robin Kelly, Continued While the deaths of 700-plus it could, and does, happen to any- ing maternal mortality through in- partum period . Right now, mothers on page 9.

Shackled for Praying

us to examine the injustice in our co-chair the Rev . Liz Theoharis, D .C . he represents . In a rousing address of cruelty and inhumanity . Shack- system . When Dr . Martin Luther clergy the Revs . Jimmie Hawkins, that wove humor, statistics, public ling is reminiscent of enslavement; King, Jr . wrote the “Letter from Graylan Hagler and William Lamar analysis and a scathing attack on shackling is a method of humilia- the Birmingham Jail” in 1963, he IV, and the Revs . Rob and Hershey our nation’s immorality, Barber ar- tion; shackling is an attempt to use chided White ministers who made Stephens from the Fort Washing- gued that “the rejected,” which may the harsh lash of unjust law on the a public statement about his meth- ton Collegiate Church in New York comprise more than half of our na- backs of those who pray for just law . ods, suggesting that segregation City)—were subjected to extremely tion, will lead to the revival of our Rev . William Lamar IV, who has should be fought in the courts, not harsh conditions . No threat to any- nation . been arrested on three consecu- in the streets . His letter moved the one, they were shackled, placed in Who would have thought that tive Mondays for protest action said Julianne Malveaux White faith community to confront handcuffs and leg irons, confined to nine faith leaders would be among that the June 12 arrests and treat- NNPA Columnist some of the injustices of segrega- roach-infested cells with nothing to the rejected? Who would have ment were the harshest, he has yet tion and to form alliances with the rest their heads on, but a metal slab . thought that Dr . King would have experienced . In Washington, D .C ., Civil Rights movement . This is the 21st century, but you been? But Dr . King eagerly em- people who are arrested for protest- Faith and prayer have been the King spent eleven days in the wouldn’t know it by the way these braced the status of “rejected .” He ing are usually given a ticket that backbone of the African American Birmingham jail in extremely harsh clergies were treated . Yet, their ac- once preached, “I choose to identify requires a court appearance and a community since we came upon conditions . However, the oppressor tions and those of the Poor People’s with the underprivileged . I choose likely fine . What did the shackling these shores . We have counted on does not learn from its excesses . Campaign are writing the contem- to identify with the poor . I choose to say about the hallowed sacredness our faith leaders (the roll call would On June 12, nine faith leaders were porary letter from the Birmingham give my life for the hungry . I choose of the “Supreme” Court? include Revs . Richard Allen, Absa- shackled and held for 27 hours af- jail . Their brief incarceration, in the to give my life for those who have Shackling clergy for praying is lom Jones, James Walker Hood, ter being arrested for praying at name of justice, is part of a larger been left out of the sunlight of op- like condemning the Sun for shin- Martin Luther King, Jr ., Wyatt Tee the Supreme Court . The multicul- movement to bring attention to portunity .” Rev . Liz Theoharis told ing . Unjust law enforcement can Walker, Jesse L . Jackson, William tural group of men and women are increasing poverty and injustice, Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman shackle arms and legs, but not Barber, Vashti McKenzie, Barbara part of Rev . William Barber’s Poor even in the face of economic expan- that the conditions she and fellow movements . Harsh treatment of Williams Skinner and many oth- People’s Campaign ( A National sion . Like Dr . King’s Poor People’s clergy experienced, while uncom- leaders in the Poor People’s Cham- ers) to articulate the justness of our Call for Moral Revival) . Their effort campaign, this 21st century Poor fortable, were the same conditions paign only strengthens resistance cause and to mobilize us to work is to bring attention to the amazing People’s Campaign, launched fifty poor inmates experienced . That’s against injustice, racism, poverty, for the justice that is called for in inequality and moral bankruptcy years later, is an attack on poverty, the power, in some ways, of the and ecological devastation . the New Testament, especially in of our nation . Their prayers at the racism, and militarism, and also Poor People’s Campaign . Clergy Matthew 25: 35-45 . Our ministers Supreme Court were extremely ecological devastation and our na- and others are forcing the issue, are revered leaders who often stand timely given the court’s recent ac- tion’s “moral devastation .” lifting their voices, making connec- Julianne Malveaux is an author, in the face of injustice . We are not tions to make it more difficult for At the 2018 Rainbow PUSH In- tions, claiming the discomfort and economist and founder of Eco- nomic Education. Her latest book surprised, and indeed, encouraged, people to vote in Ohio, and given ternational convention on June 15, pain of the rejected, embracing the “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama when their firm stands in the face the injustices, this court continues Rev . Barber railed against interlock- fact that they, too, are among the and Public Policy” is available to order at Amazon.com and of oppression lead to collisions to perpetuate . ing injustices that did not begin rejected . at www.juliannemalveaux.com. with the law . Still, when faith lead- Like Dr . King, the nine who were with our 45th President, but have To shackle clergy simply for Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twitter @ ers are treated harshly, it forces arrested—Poor People’s Campaign been exacerbated by the depravity praying is to exhibit a peculiar form drjlastword. www.ladatanews.com Health News June 23 - June 29, 2018 Page 9

On July Fourth, Safety First

Data News Weekly Staff have not ignited fully . Foods that need to be kept cold Report • Dress appropriately . Loose fitting should be placed in a cooler or on clothes could be a fire hazard or ice to maintain a temperature of 40 The nation’s emergency physi- become tangled or caught . F . If you or a loved one has a food al- cians urge those celebrating In- Setting off fireworks in glass or lergy, it may be appropriate to carry dependence Day to exercise good metal containers can create frag- medication and be prepared with an judgement and to be mindful of ments that can cause severe injury . action plan in the event of an aller- potential dangers, especially from For those celebrating outside, it gic reaction . accidents with fireworks . is important to monitor your fluid Heading to the pool, lake or “Whether you are grilling, camp- intake, especially in warm weather . other water activity? For swimmers, ing, spending the day in or near the Limit the likelihood of dehydra- always try to have a lifeguard or water, or just relaxing with family tion by drinking plenty of water . chaperone keeping an eye on chil- and friends, a few simple safety tips Young children and senior citizens dren . For boaters, review safe boat- can keep the celebration going and are especially vulnerable to heat- ing laws and procedures, and make keep you out of the emergency de- related illness, and risks increase sure you have a current license and partment,” said Paul Kivela, MD, with exertion . Apply (and re-apply) updated safety equipment and life MBA, FACEP, president of the sunscreen when participating in jackets on board before heading American College of Emergency outdoor activities . out . Physicians . Excessive alcohol consumption If you plan to cook on a grill, More than 11,100 people went to can lead to avoidable accidents and whether you are a novice or an ex- the emergency room with injuries could put your friends and loved pert, be mindful of risks involved from fireworks in 2016, according ones at risk, too . Don’t drink and with open fires or gas lines . Keep to the most recent data available drive! Arrange for a designated the family football games or other from the Consumer Product Safety vise others who may rely on you if • Avoid burns or other accidents driver in advance whenever possi- recreational activities a reasonable Commission . Children younger an emergency occurs . Some addi- by not standing or crouching ble . It is important to remain aware distance away from the flames . than 15 years of age accounted for tional firework safety tips: over fireworks when trying to that alcohol accelerates the effects Hikers and campers, protect 31 percent of the estimated 2016 in- Avoid purchasing or using illegal light the fuse . Immediately back of heat-related illness . yourself with appropriate gear and juries . And, 69 percent of the emer- fireworks . Do not attempt to make up to a safe distance after you Nobody wants a stomach issue insect repellent . If you are hiking gency department-treated injuries your own . light it . to ruin a picnic or to cut the celebra- in a remote location, alert family or were burns . • Read warning labels and follow • Do not point or throw fireworks tion short . Refrigerate any food that friends of your departure time and Emergency physicians strongly all instructions . Do not use fire- at another person . needs to be kept cold . Food poison- approximate route . encourage people to leave fire- works in any way other than sug- • Do not re-light a malfunctioning ing can occur in as little as one hour Visit www .emergencycareforyou . works to the professionals . If fire- gested on the label . “dud” or pick up fireworks that when temperatures are over 90 F . org for more health and safety tips . works are legal in your area, ACEP • Keep a bucket of water or fire ex- strongly urges you to avoid using tinguisher on hand . them near residential areas . Chil- • Light fireworks one at a time . dren should never play with fire- • Dispose of all fireworks properly . works or sparklers and older chil- Soak them all in water before dren should always be supervised . throwing them away . If you are drinking alcohol, please • Do not light fireworks indoors or do not handle fireworks or super- near other objects .

Robin Kelly, Continued from page 8.

has had massive and negative impacts on our community and our health . In 2018, it’s time to train health professionals to give appropriate care to all patients, regardless of their race . I could not be prouder to have introduced the MOMMA Act or to have worked with the amazing women and men who helped us craft this impor- tant legislation to save mothers’ lives . It’s the product of months of work with families, mothers, doctors, nurs- es, midwives, doulas and policy advocates . I’m deeply humbled to have the support of Black Women’s Health Imperative, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the National Urban League, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and many others . As a mother, I was lucky enough to experience two happy, healthy preg- nancies . I want the same thing for every mother and family: a healthy, happy pregnancy and child .

Congresswoman Robin Kelly represents Illinois’ Second Congressional District. She is the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain- trust and the Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. She also serves on the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ment Reform and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Follow Congress- woman Kelly on Twitter @RepRobinKelly. Page 10 June 23 - June 29, 2018 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Nike Community Store in New Orleans to Give $50,000 to Local Organizations Through the Nike Community Impact Fund

Grant applications due kids active . zations that are focused on getting into adulthood, providing a multi- Six Community Stores through- kids moving, “said Caitlin Morris, generational effect . July 31, 2018; grants out the nation will award a total of General Manager of Nike Global According to Gerald Williams, in will be awarded to New $300,000 in grants—ranging from Community Impact . “We’re proud New Orleans, co-founder and CEO Orleans organizations $5,000 to $10,000 each—in New Or- to support the important work of of Directed Initiatives for Youth, that are focused on leans, Chicago, Ivy City in Washing- our community stores’ neighboring Inc ., “Through the program, it’s our ton D .C ,. Detroit, East Los Angeles nonprofits, schools and community goal to provide opportunity and ex- getting kids active and the Flatbush neighborhood in centers as they bring positive expe- posure to these kids to help provide Brooklyn . NCIF is administered riences in play, sport and physical hope and vibrancy, so they want to Data News Weekly Staff with the support of the Charities activity into kids’ lives to help them excel and exceed . Thanks to the Report Aid Foundation of America (CAF ed States: This includes 401 grants reach their potential .” NCIF grant, we have been able to America) and funds projects that in Oregon and Southwest Washing- At Directed Initiatives for Youth, expand our program to even more Nike has announced that applica- help kids unleash their potential ton, where NCIF began; nine grants Inc ., in New Orleans they used kids, providing a safe place for them tions for the next round of funding through physical activity, sport and in Memphis, where the Nike North their NCIF grant in 2017 to help to hang out after school .” through the Nike Community Im- play . America Logistics Campus is locat- support the Excite! All Stars Ten- Applications for New Orleans, pact Fund (NCIF) are now being ac- NCIF is an innovative approach ed; and 92 grants in communities nis Academy . Founded in 2008 as a Chicago, Ivy City in Washington cepted through July 31, 2018 . With to grant-making that engages a where Nike has Community Stores: direct response to the devastation D .C ., Detroit, East Los Angeles the goal of building stronger com- committee of Nike employees to New Orleans; South Chicago; the of Hurricane Katrina and its effect and the Flatbush neighborhood in munities and giving kids positive advise where grants are awarded Ivy City neighborhood of Washing- on the children and youth of the Brooklyn are due July 31, 2018 . All experiences with sport, play and to support the work of local organi- ton, D .C .; downtown Detroit; East Greater New Orleans area, the pro- grant awards will support projects physical activity, the Community zations in the communities where Los Angeles; and Brooklyn . gram provides opportunities and that deliver impact through the lens Store in New Orleans will award a they live and work . Since its launch “We know that active kids do experiences for youth ages 6-15 to of sport and physical activity . total of $50,000 via grants of $5,000 in 2010, NCIF has awarded more better--at school and in life . That’s assist them in becoming individuals The online grant application to $10,000 each to local organiza- than $4 .97 million in grants to 502 why the Nike Community Impact who will make a powerful impact along with the required information tions that are focused on getting nonprofit organizations in the Unit- Fund supports grassroots organi- on their communities now and well can be accessed at nike .com/ncif .

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