Millions More Movement Farakahan Galvanizes Support for New Orleans

Lighting The Road To Freedom Data Zone “Don’t Get It Twisted.” Rosa Parks Remembered “The People’s Paper” Page 10 Page 14 October 22, 2005 39th Year Volume 34 The Spirit of New Orleans Millions More Movement Farakahan galvanizes support for New Orleans

Page 2 Photo: Stanley Rogouski-dc.indymedia.org NEWSMAKER TRAILBLAZERS Governor Blanco Appoints Board of Directors to Oversee Recovery Unsung Heroes of the Katrina Catastrophe Page 13 Page 4 Page October 22, 2005 New Orleans Data News Weekly INSIDE DATA COVER STORY Table of Contents Millions More Movement Cover Story Millions More Movement Expected to Page 2 & 3

Newsmaker Galvanize Blacks by Hazel Trice Edney Page 4 NNPA Washington Correspondent

State & Local News Page 6

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Don’t Get it Twisted

Page 8 Photo: Stanley Rogouski-dc.indymedia.org The Love Dr. WASHINGTON(NNPA) – they live and where they work and healthy living; artistic and cultural where they raise their children and development; anti-war and peace in An issues agenda that will embrace their families, that they will Black neighborhoods, Edelin says. transform into a movement and Page 10 take these issues and begin to act on impact change in the Black “No one has prioritized them these, that there will be a discussion community over the coming years individually. Among all the issues of the situation and a discussion of is what organizers of the Millions that we have prioritized, we have the problems.” Opinions More Movement are claiming was prioritized these,” says Edelin. George Curry accomplished at the 10th Anniversary Organizers say although they do “These are, in our view, the critical of the Million Man March. not have official numbers, the crowd levers for the advancement of our was estimated at least 800,000 to a group in the 21st Century.” “Saturday was just the beginning, million people in attendance. Page 11 that this will not just be a feel-good While the 1995 “Day of Atonement” march, that in fact, the plan – I’d like Issues that were espoused during march was mainly for Black men, the to call it a mobilization plan – around Saturday’s rally are unity among anniversary march was designed to TrailBlazers these issues was articulated and African-Americans and other draw a racially diverse and ecumenical respected,” says Ramona Edelin, people of color; spiritual and ethical crowd of men, women and children, Local Unsung Heroes co-chair of the issues agenda for the grounding; family strengthening; says Vernon Hawkins, director of Oct. 15 march on the Washington education; economic development; field operations and logistics for the Mall. “And that folks, when they left housing; political power; reparations; march which was held on the west Page 13 the march, will go back to where criminal justice; health care and side of the U. S. Capitol. Continued on next page. Legacy Terry B. Jones Zenitha Prince Editorial & Business Office Rosa Parks CEO/Publisher Cheryl Mainor DATA Hazel Edney 170 Northside Drive Remembered Jawna Williams Suite 507 News Weekly Business Manager, NNPA Newswire Atlanta, GA 30313 Advertising Director Mailing Address: Please call (404) 223-5958 PO Box 51933 Contributing Photographers Page 14 Renetta Perry Terry Jones for subscription information. New Orleans, LA 70151 Editor-in-Chief Dated material two weeks in Cover Story Photos (504) 822-4433 Creative Commons advance. Not responsible Fax (504) 821-0320 Contributors for publishing or return of [email protected] Karen Arcenaux Production & Art Direction unsolicited manuscripts Edward Buggage Paul Mainor for MainorMedia or photos. New Orleans Data News Weekly October 22, 2005 Page

“We were planning to “Although many wonderful ‘’The Millions More the threshold of the realization be responsible for this. But accommodate the same things have happened as a Movement has challenged all of our potential unity and all of the co-convenors, all number that we had in 1995,” result of the march, 10 years of us to rise above the things the potential power that our of the representatives of the says Hawkins. “We’re talking later, the masses of our people that have kept us divided in unity can unleash to bring national organizations and the about getting rid of the apathy are slipping further behind,” about a positive change today the past by focusing us on national bodies should take that’s been in our communities says the statement. “We because of the Millions More the agenda of the Millions responsibility for what they do and recognizing the power have a larger middle class, More Movement to see how Movement.’’ that’s within.” many more millionaires and best…There will be solutions all of us, with all of our varied At the end of the day, it will a few billionaires, however, proffered and action steps to Pre-march activities in differences can come together be left up to communities, the overall condition of our be taken and then we would D. C. were held all day on and direct our energy, not at organizations and leaders people is worse. We have more like to develop a critical mass Friday, some with overlapping each other, but at the condition to make a plan to take the entrepreneurs, more college of our people throughout the times. They included a of the reality of the suffering of unity agenda and run with it, graduates, more persons country, acting on an agenda dialogue on spiritual unity our people,” says Farrakhan in organizers say. holding political office, at the Metropolitan Baptist a statement. together, moving toward some Church; a summit on family more Black mayors, city “There is not at this time, a agreed upon goal together in councilors, aldermen, state ‘’Unity, love of self and love strengthening at the Howard centralized structure for doing all of these areas.” representatives, city managers, for one another have always that,” says Edelin. “No one University College of Medicine; RU101905AA_6_375x10 10/14/05 12:35 PM Page 1 A community dialogue on more corporate executives, been my desire. We stand on organization can or should unity at New Bethel Baptist yet the masses have not been Church; a conference on empowered or improved.” Black unity at the Scripture This year’s program was Cathedral Church; and a also gender-balanced, Hawkins forum on achievement gaps at says. Among women speakers the Kellogg Center at Galludet were poet Maya Angelou, and University. civil rights veteran Dorothy March activities began Height, president emeritus in the wee hours of Oct. 15, of the National Council of starting with a 5:30 A.M. Negro Women. Each issue opening prayer and gospel was addressed by a male and a music; and a libation to honor female speaker, says Hawkins. the contribution of ancestors; The first half of the program the 9 A.M. opening of the unity will be moderated by TV and program began with Melba radio talk personality Tavis Moore singing “Lift Every Smiley. 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NEWSMAKER Governor Blanco Appoints Board of Directors to Oversee Recovery

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco this week announced the creation of the Louisiana Recovery Authority as the guiding agency to lead the state’s rebuilding efforts. The authority will focus on key state issues such as housing, jobs, transportation, healthcare and education. “The effort to restore our state requires a daring, yet realistic plan. A plan based on input from people in all walks of life. A plan created from the ground up. A plan driven by local needs. A plan inspired by innovation,” said Governor Blanco. “We cannot simply Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco swears in the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Recovery Authority. re-create what the storms “I have charged these The Governor today charged housing all residents currently destroyed. We must make the two distinguished leaders to the board and the authority in temporary lodging; restoring harness the energy of the with specific tasks and has new Louisiana smarter, safer critical governmental functions and stronger.” entire board and put forth implemented a timeline for strong, aggressive initiatives,” these tasks to be completed in affected parishes as needed Governor Blanco tapped says Governor Blanco. “The in increments as soon as to serve returning populations, her point-person on recovery, Louisiana Recovery Authority within 7 days having key to include judicial systems, Chief of Staff, Andy Kopplin to will help me bring the entire senior staff positions placed public safety, sanitation, head the agency. state together in the effort and benchmarks identified, to healthcare, and education. The to rebuild Louisiana. It will within 30 days, refining and Governor Blanco also be a unified voice with the presenting a comprehensive, plan will also create a strategy appointed a distinguished 24- single focus on rebuilding. It unified State agenda for for the establishment of member Board of Directors will show the nation that we Congressional and State permanent public institutions to oversee the authority and can work across all of the old legislative actions. - such as schools, hospitals, to direct short and long term boundaries that once kept us Within 100 days the recovery plans. As advisors apart.” and healthcare clinic - that, plan implements strategies to the Governor, the board beyond restoration, achieve The authority will also necessary to reinstate critical will seek public input and the highest standards of focus on issues such as infrastructures and work with will set benchmarks to gauge infrastructure, economic and federal partners to ensure performance; They plan to progress. workforce development, family that Congress and the Corps complete an environmental Governor Blanco appointed services and the environment. of Engineers deliver a plan evaluation of damages caused for levee reconstruction long-time president of Xavier It will be largely staffed by by the hurricanes, and develop and improvement so crucial University and respected New state employees on loan from preliminary recommendations investments and rebuilding Orleans leader Dr. Norman cabinet agencies. Operating decisions can be made. It will on how to proceed and design Francis to chair the board. with unprecedented financial create and roll out a locally- neighborhoods that meet accountability, the authority For vice-chairman, Governor driven, state-wide recovery will coordinate the rebuilding the comprehensive needs of Blanco selected renowned plan to serve as the basis across all levels of government, our citizens while restoring journalist and author Walter for prioritizing resources in and will support community and enhancing the cultural Isaacson, president and CEO the recovery period. Other recovery and resurgence. of the Aspen Institute and priorities include crafting a and historic fabric of the former chairman of CNN. plan to relocate into permanent communities. QUESTIONS ABOUTYOUR AARP SERVICES?

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STATE & LOCAL NEWS

Katrina Property Claims African Americans Top May Mount $34.4 Billion Katrina Death Toll An updated report released by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, shows African Americans have suffered the largest number of deaths due to Hurricane Katrina in the greater New Orleans area. The official death toll of bodies recovered at the time of the report issued October 21, stands at 1056. This represents an increase from 1053 at the last report, with Orleans Parrish suffering the greatest number of casualties. Post-mortem race statistics of all deceased victims identified to date show African American casualties greatest at 41.73 % with whites accounting for 37.30% of deaths. The report indicates that 17.54% of victims are still reported missing. As expected, elderly aged 75+ account for the largest group of deceased at 37.30 % with the population aged 61 to 75 second with 23.19% of those identified.

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Refugees, Evacuees, DON’T GET IT TWISTED or More than Conquerors ByKaren Arceneaux

e will not forget you. We will shine the light on the Iyanla stated, “This is not the first time that we as a people have injustice. We will tell your stories were all promises that been forced from our homeland. What we need is not the White rang in unison from the voices of Essence Magazine co House or FEMA, but we need to remember how we got over, we Wfounder Ed Lewis to Editor Susan Taylor in Houston Texas Saturday September 17, 2005. The staff and friends of have to go back to what Big Mamma did and call on our God.” She Essence Magazine held an empowerment session in honor of New said, “New Orleans will be the modern day Moses that God will Orleans evacuees from Household of Faith Family Worship Church use to lead his people out of a deprived and decadent way of life International. The New Orleans ministry, pastored by Antoine Barriere is among many churches that have been displaced by the into the abundant life that God ha for us.” recent hurricane. With so many spiritually uplifting messages Pastor Antoine Host Pastor Cofield of the God Hope family opened their arms Barrier closed the session echoing the remarks of Iyanla Vanzant to the Household of Faith family and other evacuees by allowing them to have worship services in their gymnasium, assisting saying, Don’t get it Twisted”. “We are in no ways tired. Katrina is approximately 45 displaced families with housing, and providing dead and God is alive.” food, clothing and household items. Most New Orleanians evacuated with their families and some In New Orleans, each Independence Weekend Essence hosts with their friends. For the members of Household of Faith they its annual Music Festival. It was no surprise that Essence officials seized this opportunity to give back to New Orleanians who have all seemed to have evacuated together. For the members and supported their efforts over the years. the pastor their church is their family. Like many New Orleans The empowerment session featured psalmist Yolanda Adams pastors, Barrier has remained in touch with his congregants and who encouraged New Orleanians with songs such as “Great is has proven to be more than just a Sunday morning pastor. The Thy Faithfulness”, “Just a Prayer Away”, and “The Battle is not unprecedented kindness shown by host pastor Cofield and the Yours, It’s the Lords”. Essence staff and friends is not surprising since Household of Reverend Marcia Dyson served as MC for the event. Dr. Faith is such a giving and caring ministry. During these times Michael Eric Dyson, author of “Is Bill Cosby Right”, commended attendees for what he called the untold stories that so many their name has been justified through their continued faithfulness maintained dignity in the midst of adversity. and examples of love. They are a Household of Faith. Among many nationally renowned guests was Author, Poet, The members of Household of Faith are greatfull for the and TV Personality Iyanla Vanzant. She told attendees, “Don’t get It Twisted.” Iyanla gave her explanation of the recent events leadership of their pastor and the concern from their host ministry explaining that this was not a time to get confused or depressed. in Houston and the staff and friends of Essence Magazine. get the most minutes ever from Alltel – America’s largest owned & operated wireless network

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DATA ZONE This Man Cried The Love Dr. Being the “man of the house” Not all of my ideas are When I finally separated depend on us sometimes doesn’t really mean acceptable, and sometimes it from my women folk, I cried. It as they make life much? until trouble comes. is frustrating to be vetoed, but wasn’t because I missed them comfortable and Hurricane Katrina was that kind that is the price I pay for having or because I was heartbroken, worth living. of trouble. It tested everyone, but women who take excellent or my feelings hurt; it was I’m absolutely I felt a level of responsibility that care of me, the major benefit simply because I was finally sure that some of I had never really experienced of being a family man. I don’t alone and no one could see the you are reading before, for not only does one tears, especially my women this with some have to figure out how to survive do anything major without folk. I needed the release. It felt resentment at the immediate danger, but then selling my vision and plan first, so good, seventy five miles an what appears to one is faced with creating a and now I understand that this most respected and appreciated hour, Hendrix screaming over be a “chauvinistic” attitude, vision and a plan that helps your process of me coming up with and I’m sorry for you because as the man of the house. Part women folk, in my case wife and ideas and they judging them is the six speaker sound system, your failure to recognize the of the blessing of Katrina, for mother, feel comfortable and what makes things work. I will and tears streaming down my different value of the different secure about the future. admit that some of my ideas are face, out of control. But I knew me and my family was a deeper that I had left behind a wife and genders and stages in life causes workable, but not desirable to appreciation for and trust in one What’s interesting is that mother who felt good about the you to feel like you have to do all, for after all, I am just a man, another’s differences, the things from time to time even my near and far future because I and be everything you need Boo will call me a “Chauvinist” capable of powerful straight line and desire for yourself. I’m so we needed but don’t personally had dreamed up new dreams for my strong views about a logic, but sometimes missing happy I have great women in possess were there when we that they could support and man’s responsibility to lead the fine points or not being my life. They take great care of see themselves feeling safe and needed them, because we were his family, but when tough aware enough of other people’s me. One raised and nurtured comfortable as we began our together. times come all I get from her is preferences or comfort zones. me and one cares for me and return to “normal life”. appreciation for my acceptance nurtures me now, and all I have I believe that was one of the The reality is that I lead, like and willingness to do what must So through those tears I felt to do is look forward because reasons for my tears on Interstate be done. Before I go any further a horse leads a wagon, with since all my needs are met the strength of manhood. They fifty five, leaving that cocoon of let me make it perfectly clear strength and going forward, were not tears of weakness, but that is all I have to do. Thank that my “leadership” doesn’t God for women who are sure care for days of having to take until someone tugs on the reins the withheld tears of strength. include making any decisions enough of themselves that they care of myself and knowing I when they feel a need to change So yes men cry, but not in front all by myself. Let’s not confuse can trust their men to be men would never do as well or feel as directions. The process insures of their women because to “leadership” with “ruling” that we get both creative new Quite frankly, the only time good for weeks? all by myself. anyone or anything. I do not our women often tears mean ideas and that they are well I really learn new things about rule the women in my life, but breaking down even when Go To LOVELOGISTICS. thought out before we bet our myself is when I am required I do serve them by using my they are nothing more than to do something I have never COM for more information. mind to search out or figure out future. I’ve become wise enough a deep breath between the done before and its is always Lloyd Dennis is also available our options and come up with to know that when we do reach battles, between the times when exciting, so while I never look plans that I present for their agreement, the idea is solid, we need to be both real and as a speaker; email him at for trouble I have learned that it consideration. practical and will be supported symbolic pillars of strength and [email protected], is when trouble comes that I am by everyone involved resourcefulness for those who fax 504-368-1225. Feels Like Home By Edwin Buggage

s a native of America’s most The architecture, people, food, and music interesting city, I like many have are like no other place in the world, but as found myself in unfamiliar terrain I continuously longed for some semblance Alonging for some of the things of the life I knew I was told of a place called that reminds me of home. And although Stevie’s Louisiana Creole Café. In my I have come to enjoy Los Angeles and its desire to have some reminder of home I magnificent weather and beautiful people, ventured to go there, upon arriving I felt a I would still trade it in for the majestic old bit of apprehension because like so many world charm of New Orleans. places that claim to have New Orleans style cooking usually doesn’t live up to the hype. Photo: Marquedda Waddell Continued on next page. New Orleans Data News Weekly October 22, 2005 Page 11

OPINION After the Millions More March

One of the most frequent This time, a broad range But make no mistake about Unity Convention in Gary, criticisms of Saturdayís march of issues were placed on the it: the work of local leaders and Ind. March 9-12 that will was that it did not have the table. And as necessary as everyday people provided the address economic and political same energy or numbers that was, it did not and cannot backbone for the civil rights issues facing Black America. as the Million Man March. provide the same force of a movement in the 1960s. Some of the Millions More Thatís true. Itís also an unfair single issue, i.e. Black males. comparison. We shouldnít One person can have an organizers ñ such as University expect to replicate that I was interviewed for a enormous impact on improving of Maryland Political Science George E. Curry segment of ìGood Morning our community. There are historic event. It was a unique Professor Ron Walters ñ are NNPA Columnist Americaî that aired Saturday so many ways to contribute moment, organized around a also involved in putting on narrow and emotional issue morning. I said what Farrakhan ñ volunteering at a non- and other leaders would say profit organization, starting the Gary convention. Perhaps By. George E. Curry and participants will have a at the rally ñ the measure of a Scout troop, mentoring between the two national NNPA Columnist special memory to cherish for the rest of their lives. Those success is not how many people teens, helping out at school, events, a comprehensive Black Thousands of people who passed up the event, for attended the rally or what was visiting the elderly, helping Agenda will emerge. In the left Washington, D.C. after whatever reason, will just said. The test is what happens reduce illiteracy, establishing meantime, there is plenty that Saturdayís Millions More after people have gone home. computer labs at church and have to accept the fact that can be done. Movement Rally ñ many by they missed out on a once in a creating Saturday School to In a real sense, Minister buses, planes, trains and cars lifetime experience. tutor students. The list of If we take nothing else Farrakhan, Rev. Willie ñ and headed back home while possibilities is endless. still pondering the question It should be remembered Williams and other organizers way from the Millions More that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that Black men came to the have done their part: they Millions More Movement Movement, we should know posed in the title of one of his National Mall 10 years ago, in brought us together to focus on leaders plan to further address that we have a responsibility to books: ìWhere do we go from large part, as an act of defiance. important issues that continue many of the issues raised look beyond ourselves. When Abraham Foxman of the Anti- here: Chaos or Community?î to plague our community. The Saturday in articles to be we do, our entire community Defamation League launched responsibility for what happens written for and published in That was an apt question benefits. a relentless public assault on when Dr. King posed it 38 next shifts to us, individually Black newspapers. At the top Minister Louis Farrakhan. years ago, and itís apt now. and collectively. of the agenda is how African- George E. Curry is editor- The more Foxman attacked Americans can flex their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in-chief of the NNPA News Itís easy to stand on the Farrakhan, the more African- economic clout. According to is not coming back. We should Service and BlackPressUSA. sidelines, as many do, and American men rallied around the University of Georgia Selig not look for one national figure com. He appears on National point to the shortcomings the Nation of Islam leader. Center for Economic Growth, to lead us. We should realize of the march organizers The fact that the NAACP, the annual Black buying power Public Radio (NPR) three that we never had one leader, and to second-guess their National Urban League, Colin will grow from $318 billion in times a week as part of ìNews even in Kingís heyday. Dr. King agenda. However, if one Powell and Bill Clinton had 1990 to $921 billion in 2008. and Notes with Ed Gordon.î To does not propose and act on all denounced the march was was successful because he was contact Curry or to book him an alternative vision, their of no consequence. Someone able to build on the work of Fortunately, Saturdayís comments should fall on deft needed to stand up for Black local leaders. Once an issue rally was not the only event for a speaking engagement, ears. After all, opinions are like men and Farrakhan led that became hot, then Dr. King was planned. In March, there will go to his Web site, www. behinds ñ everyone has one. charge. invited in to raise the visibility. be a National Black Peoples georgecurry.com.

Feels like home continued As I sat looking at the menu, longer the innocent introverted feet as she received a standing meaning, and gave me hope surveying the restaurant, I little boy we remembered, ovation after her amazing that brighter days lie ahead. looked towards the bandstand, but a confident stage veteran performance as her husband He closed the show with his as a full jazz orchestra began to that took charge of the stage, Flex Alexander of UPN’s “One monster hit “Can We Talk,” play, I felt as if I was inside the giving the crowd an amazing on One” looked on. by this time some members of Cotton Club. The band’s sound show from beginning to end. the audience got up dancing Tevin then spoke briefly swing and swayed throughout and singing along with Tevin. His show encompassed the about the victims of Hurricane the room, as the well dressed All and all it was a tremendous best of old and new in soul Katrina, and how some of patrons watched intently show, and it gave me some music. This young man with an the proceeds from the show waiting for the main attraction. reminders of New Orleans old soul went inside the vault going to help the cause. In this and the life I knew. And While I tasted what would of classic R&B singing Eddie moment of weakness I found although briefly I found a bit be considered a passable bowl Floyd’s “Knock On Wood” myself transported back to the of my beloved city in this place of gumbo, the stage lights and the Stevie Wonder feel city I dearly love and the family along the streets of the golden went low and when they came good anthem “I Wish.” They and friends that I miss and will sunshine state, I sat there up Tevin Campbell the young were also treated to surprise not see anytime soon. He then thinking to myself- there’s no singing sensation of the 1990’s performance by former teen began to sing “Tomorrow” place like home. and former Quincy Jones singing sensation Shanice that and this song under these set Continued on next page. protégé was on the stage. No brought the crowd to their of circumstances found a new Page 12 October 22, 2005 New Orleans Data News Weekly

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An Open Letter to New Orleans Don’t Miss An Issue Families and Leaders Subscribe to the October 14, 2005 concerned about the motives, a system that nurtures trust, ethics, intent and the legality credibility, transparency and Dear Friends, Data News Weekly. of such a move. integrity. I hope you and your families If the NOPS is approving Do we really want to start are doing well. As I write this and acting as the board for this over this way...spending a letter, I sit in organization why are they not whole lot of Have it mailed Houston, Texas because my adhering to Public Meeting/ time defending...justifying... son and grandson are enrolled Notice policies? If this is so directly to you explaining....putting outfires... in Houston Schools. The good for Everyone...then why operating in a state of crisis Houston community and School the need for all the secrecy... and dissension. We already District have been embracing lack of available information know nothing gets done when and accommodating. We are and rush? How can a “ghost this happens and ultimately very fortunate and well. Our organization”, Algiers Charter everyone loses! Get all the news and updates children would rather be home Schools Association which in their city, but cannot because as of today is not a registered I am saddened to say that I from home from your trusted the New Orleans School Board corporation in the state of was a member of the District source! and Administration have not Louisiana, apply for a charter 4 Advisory Committee as yet opened any schools. I have status? How is this organization were many District 4 citizens... discovered a few days ago by a qualified to run charter schools this information was not Bi-weekly issues 26 times per friend that the district voted to or any school? Who is going to communicated to me even year for only $35.00 charter Algiers Schools. The be the board in 2006-07 school though there is mass email information was not posted years? What is the address list at the disposal of the group on any public website or and phone number, contact and the District 4 school board newspapers. I searched almost person, registered agent of the member, Lourdes Moran. This daily on the NOPS and DOE, organization? How did they group is comprised of parents BESE and City of New Orleans calculate the projections for and PTO presidents, school Name: website for information. the MFP counts and funds? staff, community members, Specifically what types of State etc. It certainly could have been On October 7, 2005 the and Federal funding will they used as a vehicle to distribute NOPS approved chartering Address: receive? In the long term how information and solicit input. Algiers schools as a type 4 will this affect the New Orleans charter, with New Orleans Public School System and its NOPS website could also Public School Board serving children? have been a public posting Address 2: as the Board for the Charter point. this year; it also appears I am sure others have more I hope that my suspicions that the NOPS Board is also questions and concerns? about the motives of the City/State/Zip Code contracting the management Who do you address them Chartering Organization and to the newly organized (but to? How does the community NOPS Board and Leadership not yet incorporated) Algiers get information regarding the are wrong. I want to be trustful, Charter School Association. Charter to even ask pertinent Phone Number: supportive and a participant in The Charter issue was not questions? An informed and rebuilding New Orleans Public on the October 7th agenda engaged community is a Schools and our beautiful city. which was posted on the empowered, strong and united Email address: I encourage all community website on October 7th. The community. members to require answers Charter application is also I understand the need to be and accountability of all dated October 7, 2005. This innovative in such challenging Leadership and be fully appears to be led by District Send your check or money order to: and demanding times. I also engaged in your community. 86 State Representative understand the need to open We can do this with dignity Data News Weekly Jim Tucker. I am also, told schools as soon as possible. and mutual respect. Keep your P.O. Box 5033 that Representative Tucker What are other options has HOPE alive! Peace... hosted meetings Pre Katrina Atlanta, GA 30302 the NOPS Board considered to organize an effort to make (404) 223-5958 and explored? I also see the Algiers a separate independent opportunity to learn from our school district. Carolyn Carter previous errors and create a There are many unanswered school system and community New Orleans Citizen questions and a severe lack of that is world class, cohesive NOPS Parent Data News Weekly transparency and access to and encourages all citizens to Serving the New Orleans Community for over information. I am increasingly have a voice and participate; 39 years……………. New Orleans Data News Weekly October , 005 Page 13

Local Unsung Heroes of the Katrina Catastrophe

During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, That is the important part, we all had our the media came to New Orleans. In a sense moments of tears, fears, but nobody did it in the whole world came to New Orleans, and front of anyone else. If you had to have your while gruesome scenes were continually moments, you went away in private and did it shown, and a vision of chaos, and lawlessness by yourself. Nobody cracked up, no arguing was the predominant choice for coverage by no bickering, we followed the directions of the mainstream television and newspaper each one who led, and the calvary followed. reporters, there were miraculous stories We were a group of brothers who in any crisis happening everyday, that went uncovered or emergency situation, I would do it again.” and unnoticed by the population of the nation at large. But for the people trapped in their “We weren’t here because we wanted to homes, and those unable to leave, it was be, we were here because God put us here. those stories that mattered, and those people He probably knew we were better here than who made the difference for them between someplace else, we could handle it,” says life and death, hope and hunger. There were Roland Doucette. “I am just thankful that God countless people who did extraordinary gave each person on my team, the strength, things, but will never be recognized, because courage, capacity and faith in Him to have they did it out of love, not for news footage. it in one another, because it takes that. You couldn’t put a group of misfi ts like us together This month’s Trailblazers are a group This month’s Trailblazers are pictured, (l to r) Todd Higgins, Paul sylvester, Roland Doucette sr., Gralen Banks, and not have one problem, but that’s what of men who were such heroes. Going out Renard Thomas, not pictured Fred Johnson. happened.” before anyone, before people were paid to do it, working hard saving lives, our group were surveying the damaged city from the went to the Superdome to sign in FEMA When asked about the politicians, Gralen of unsung heroes consists of Todd Higgins, Hurricane. There was much to be done, and trucks,” remembers Renard Thomas. “There Banks had this to say; “They can say what an international business consultant, Gralen things were in a state of uncertainty. Power, were too many people, we were trying to feed they want about our Mayor, but our Mayor Banks, Director of Safety Loss Prevention water and telephones were not available in them with no manpower, and no forklifts to was here, hot, sweaty and funky just like the for the Hyatt Regency, Paul Sylvester, Owner much of the city, but they were able to gather get the food upstairs where the people were. rest of us and he was handling his business. Sweet Lorraine’s Nightclub, Renard Thomas , at the Hyatt Hotel and locate family members The medical people and special needs patients Now what happened prior to or after the Owner of Fotograffi ti Systems, Fred Johnson, and get word on the welfare of those still in were there, and that took precedent over storm, anybody who wasn’t here, standing Director of The New Orleans Development the city. But within days, chaos erupted as everything, we had to get them out of there,” down there, hungry with and trying to make Foundation and Roland Doucette, who is a the levees began to give way, and the fl ood he continued. “Nothing was working. So, stuff happen when the whole city we love City of New Orleans Police Offi cer. waters came. What started out as just going we pooled our resources and moved them to was fl ooded and underwater, and people are out looking for the people that they knew places where we knew they would be alright. suffering everywhere I defy anybody, tell As a group, reunited for this interview, the who were unaccounted for, soon turned into We sent people to the Gus Highrise. We were us who would have done better, because we men relay spellbinding accounts of the horror helping people, any people, anywhere in the able to get trucks, buses and fuel, and get the would like to know if they would have done and chaos that ensued after the storm. The city who were trapped in their homes amidst people out of there. But you needed some better, where the hell were they.” Banks category 5 hurricane, the one everyone knew the fl ood waters and saving lives. resources to tap into, to get the materials and continued, “Don’t listen to the media pundits, one day would come, but nobody could ever things we needed. We had them, and so we the Mayor was here, the man never left. If have imagined its devastation. When asked The men did what needed to be done, were able to do what needed to be done,” says you want to know what happened, talk to how the group came to be, and how these commandeering boats, and contacted people Thomas somebody who was here. The rest of those men could pull together at such a time, a in the area who had boats, some of them were with opinions were not here, on any level, heartwarming at times and chilling at others the Department of Wildlife and Fishing boats Thomas continued on, “the people we were federal, state, or local. But who was ready story emerged. The men recounted stories and began to go out and rescue people who getting out were ‘our people’ not necessarily for Katrina, who had a plan?” he lamented. hope and strength, courage, and conviction. had no way out. They saw a woman on a our families, but African Americans who “I had a plan, but I tore it up because when porch, and were able to rescue her, and her either we knew through other people or the city is dark, fl ooded, no power, and people The men sat down, prior to the storm, and neighbors who would not leave as long as she were close to those we knew. I got a FEMA are drowning and starving and they’ve got put together a plan, to fi rst get their families remained in her home. The men rescued medical jacket, and began helping people out gunshots out there, you wing it. I tore it up out, and then to be prepared to work and then them, and brought them to the Hyatt Hotel. with their medical needs. We did whatever we and threw it away. Some people just took they waited it out. “When the storm hit, it were good at. It could have been compared advantage of the situation, you do the best sounded a freight train coming right through “Gralen took care of us, he ran a very tight to a SEAL team, we turned into a Search and that you can do at that time, solve one crisis the door, but we knew we were in God’s ship, I have never seen anyone in crisis, not Evacuate All Living operation. Doucette said and then move to the next.” hands, so it was meant for us to go out that wavering. The operations were well thought we had his help to get anywhere we needed way if necessary,” recalls Renard Thomas. out, instructing us on what had to happen in to get.” “Fred was the captain of the team, It was a time for leadership, a gut check, the building at the Hyatt Hotel,” recalls Todd balking out commands, Paul, documented and time to stand up. When the systems After the storm, it took several days before Higgins. “We had to feed people three square everything. If anything is going to be went down, heroes came up. These six men, the fl ood waters came in, and they were able meals, with no power, and no water.” “We did documented accurately from this storm, it are recognized as some of those heroes, and to reconnect prior to that happening, not what we had to do”, said Gralen Banks. “We will be through the lens of Paul’s Sylvester, although you may not see their names and knowing if they would be forced to leave or were just like everyone else. We had a lot of he was right there on ground zero, putting his faces on the news, or logged in the halls of stay, but after fi nding each other, they began people here in the building about 4,000 in all, life on the line still taking pictures and video, fame, they are heroes none the less, and to work, bringing people to places of safety. not full capacity, but full enough.” he didn’t miss a beat. We helped each other countless citizens of New Orleans, have their When the group fi rst began to go out they and made sure that everyone stayed sane. lives to thank them for and will do so for the “I was over at the Superdome. I left and remaining days of their lives. Page 14 October 22, 2005 New Orleans Data News Weekly

LEGACY Remembering Rosa Parks 1913 – 2005

The history of the human race and brought to the forefront employed until her retirement was altered by this small but Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, in 1988. In 1987, Parks founded very significant woman. Jr. and was the impetus for the Rosa and Raymond Parks transformation in schools, Institute for Self-Improvement, Rosa Parks, though a warrior housing, industry, retail and a youth assistance organization she was, was so unassuming workplaces and the end of the in Detroit. in nature that she said in her Jim Crow laws and era. autobiography, that she didn’t A museum and library fully realize what she was Mrs. Parks who sparked facility on the Montgomery starting when she decided not all of this change, and corner where she boarded the to give up her seat on the bus transformation, had never bus is named for her. Streets, after completing a long day’s been anything but poor, and avenues, and boulevards work, on December 1, 1955. suffered financially in the across the country, bear But it was that simple refusal, immediate aftermath of her witness to her gentle greatness, and her subsequent arrest and arrest. “In fact, if I had let and Mrs. Rosa Parks was awarded the Medal of Honor, The 24th of October, 2005, off into her eternal and well the resulting protests, which myself think too deeply about the highest award that the while the winds of late autumn deserved rest, in her home in began the complex cultural what might happen to me, I U.S. Government bestows, blew, ushering in the coming struggle to legally guarantee might have gotten off the bus,” Detroit, Michigan, surrounded and the Presidential Medal of winter months and many equal rights to Americans of she is quoted as saying in her by a small group of friends and Freedom, the nation’s highest Americans scurried about all races. autobiography. Repercussions family. And while the world civilian award, and she was unnoticing, the heart of the for her included, she and Mr. will mourn her passing, it will Within days, her arrest awarded over 40 honorary world skipped a beat, as the Parks losing their jobs, and also remember, and offer up sparked the 380-day doctorates from colleges and great lady took her final curtain telephone firebomb and death it’s great debt to this brave Montgomery Bus Boycott, universities across the nation. call, and today the world takes threats. little warrior, who’s words which led to a U.S. Supreme But to Americans, Mrs. Rosa time out to remember and pay and actions one day on a bus Court decision that Subsequently she chose Parks, holds the highest place homage a pioneer, a queen, in Montgomery, sparked a desegregated her city’s to relocate near a brother to of honor in the hearts and is a the Mother of the Civil Rights movement that has forever public transportation. The Detroit in 1957, where she representative of the best the movement, Rosa Parks. changed the face of human arrest also was the trigger eventually became a staff our best and is synonymous While taking an evening nap, relations not only in the United for mass demonstrations and assistant for Congressman with the very soul of this nation. Mrs. Parks, quietly drifted States, but across the world. change through the nation, John Conyers and remained May she rest in peace. Pioneer C. DeLores Tucker Dies By. Zenitha Prince her father, the Rev. Whitfield Martin Luther King Jr. or Tucker ignited public Special to the NNPA from Nottage of the old Ebenezer advising presidents on attention when she AFRO Newspaper Community Tabernacle in race relations, she never launched a vociferous WASHINGTON (NNPA) North Philadelphia. gave up the struggle protest against obscene for justice. Her life was lyrics in rap music. She – Political and social activist Tucker first lent her voice dedicated to equality for picketed in front of Cynthia DeLores Tucker, 78, to the Civil Rights Movement all.’’ music stores and even died Oct. 12 of an undisclosed at age 16 when she protested picketed the NAACP in cause at the Suburban Woods outside the old Bellevue In 1971, Pennsylvania 1994 when it nominated Health and Rehabilitation Stratford Hotel because of their Gov. Milton J. Shapp rapper Tupac Shakur for Center in Norristown, Pa., failure to admit Black athletes. appointed Tucker as one of its Image Awards. leaving behind a legacy of By 1965, she was marching the secretary of the Shakur and other rappers firsts and intrepid advocacy. arm-in-arm with Dr. Martin commonwealth, making retaliated by taunting Luther King Jr. during a civil her the first Black and The Pennsylvania native and ridiculing Tucker in rights protest in Selma, Ala. first woman to assume spent her lifetime in dogged their songs, leading to a the role. pursuit of civil rights, often ‘’The cause of civil rights legal maelstrom involving lending an elegant presence was a lifelong crusade for Tucker used her position Tucker, artists, song labels to many protests. But her C. DeLores Tucker,’’ said to lead Pennsylvania and news publications. well-turned heels, impeccable Philadelphia Mayor John P. toward becoming one of She is survived by her suits and matching turbans Street in a phillynews.com the first states to enact the husband of more than 50 belied Tucker’s ability to article. ‘’Whether it was Equal Rights Amendment years, real estate agent deliver scorching speeches in marching arm-in-arm with Dr. to the Constitution. booming tones reminiscent of C DeLores Tucker William Tucker.

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