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Frederick A. Milton, Esquire former Pontiac Fireman, Attorney, Community Activist and Professor at Oakland Community College and U of D law School Dies at his home in Kalamazoo. See Obit and Commentary inside on Page 2 The July 21 – July 31, 2011

PSD New Superintendant Pontiac News Mr. Jon Brown A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR VOL. 2 ISSUE 10 Welcome Back ! Superintendent Thomas G. Maridada II, Ed.D. to Depart Pontiac School District

Thomas G. Maridada II, Ed.D. recently announced to the Pontiac Board of Education his intention to transition out of his current position as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Maridada, who was the Michigan Superintendent of the Year in 2008, has accepted a position to craft urban educational policy in the nation’s capital. This comes in the wake of many extraordinary initiatives that have been developed by the Thomas G. Maridada II superintendent and his executive cabinet. Within the last two years, Maridada’s team has created an early college program which allows students to earn their Associate of Arts degree along with their high school diploma, developed a partnership with Cranbrook Institute of Science, created a gifted and talented school, developed two International Baccalaureate programs, formed a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy, and created numerous partnerships with Rochester College, Oakland Community College, Oakland University, the Oakland Career and Technical Institute as well as the Society of Black Engineers. Within the last two years, Pontiac High made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for the first time in the district’s history, along with eight of the nine remaining schools in the district which also demon- strated academic growth and made AYP. Mr. Damon O. Dorkins, President of the Pontiac Board of Greater Pontiac Education, stated, “Dr. Maridada’s departure comes at a critical time Sesquicentennial for the district. He is an outstanding superintendent. We do not want him to leave, but we respect that this is an opportunity for him to Commission Host reach an even wider audience and impact more students. With the Symposium Building initiatives that Dr. Maridada has put in place, we believe that he is leaving the district in a much healthier place.” Pontiac through The district voted Monday to appoint Mr. Jon Brown as the Interim Superintendent. His appointment will be effective as of July Public, Private and 8, 2011. Maridada will transition with Brown over the next several Citizen Partnerships at months until his departure at the end of August. Brown is a cele- brated educational administrator who served for more than 30 years Baker College of in the Pontiac School District both as a principal, coach and Executive Director of Secondary Education at the central office level. Auburn Hills. Pontiac City Councilperson George Williams Pro Tem Patrice Waterman, President Lee Jones, Hubert Price Jr-Chair Pontiac See article on page 4. Sesq Committee, Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio Jay Williams and See Superintendent on page 6 Geoff Brieger Great Lakes Academy Pontiac’s Best Kept Secret For Enrollment Information at Great Lakes Academy for your Child call 248-334-6434 Page 2 The Pontiac News July 21 – July 31, 2011 Farewell to a Friend and Mentor By Frank Russell Publisher TPN at Oakland Community College for many Pierre, Timothy Leon, Sr., Joel Malcolm Inside young people from this community while (Kris), Frederick Andrew, Jr. (Amber), Editorial - Farewell to Fred Milton . . . .2 serving as an instructor in the 70’s and 80’s. Lewanna Elizabeth Irving (Rob), Matthew Pontiac School District ...... 3 He also paved the way for the African James, and Agnes Marie Nthusa (Leo). He American firefighter in the City of Pontiac. has 17 grandchildren, two great grandchil- Project Excel Fred and I worked together on several proj- dren, and a host of loving relatives and What’s Happening Pontiac ...... 4 ects that assisted hundreds of young people friends. Sesquentennial Schedule in the City of Pontiac achieve educational Frederick graduated from Pontiac Central and business opportunities throughout the High School in 1958. He worked as a What’s Happening OC ...... 5 world! But for….. Fred Milton there fireman and several other occupations to Brooks Patterson – Tim Griemel would be no Pontiac News! I want to thank support his family, and he graduated from Small Business his wife Pat and his children Tony, Tim, Joel, Wayne State University in 1968. Upon grad- Quincy Stewart Uncle Tom ...... 6 Fred Jr., Beth and Agnes and the rest of the uating, he entered Law School at the Milton and Moss family for allowing me to University of Detroit where he earned a law & Supt Departure spend quality time with Frederick A. – degree and began practicing as a Criminal 7 North Saginaw Art ...... 7 Farewell to my Friend and Mentor – You will Defense Attorney in 1971. Frederick moved Center Grande Reopening certainly be missed by all of those that you his family and law office to Kalamazoo, touched! Michigan in 1975 where he continued to POH Cruise ...... 8 TPN would also like to offer condolences practice until retiring after 36 years in 2007. Naazir Weds African Bride ...... 9 to the Marshall family and the Trinity church First and foremost, Frederick was not an Educational Matters ...... 10 family on the passing of Rev. Dr. Drew attorney—he was a Christian. He was a Marshall. May God be please with his member of Allen Chapel AME in It’s Broke, So Fix It service to humanity and this community! Kalamazoo, Michigan. Throughout his Community Voices ...... 11 professional career, Frederick was a member Ask Elaine Mr. Frederick Andrew Milton, Sr. was of the American Bar Association and State Malkia Maisha Newman On Saturday July 9th 2011, Frederick born January 28, 1940 in McComb, Bar of Michigan. He was a professor at Milton passed away at his home in Mississippi to the late Louis Albert Milton, Oakland Community College after gradu- Tips for College Women & Girls . . . .12 Kalamazoo. On Monday July 18, 2011 over Sr. and Mrs. Lue Vean (Anderson) Milton. ating from law school, and he was Adjunct to Hair & Barber Ball Ad 200 family and friends attended his funeral at He was the fifth of ten children. After the University of Detroit School of Law. Financial & Family Security ...... 13 Allen Chapel in Kalamazoo. The services moving to Pontiac, Michigan at an early age, Mr. Frederick A. Milton, Sr. was called was officiated by Pastor Neal Smith of his family helped found Liberty Baptist home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Disaster Prepare – Ant Like Pontiac a childhood friend. Fred will be Church where he received Christ at an early Christ on July 9, 2011 at his home in Faith Based Initiatives ...... 14 remembered by me as a friend and mentor age. Kalamazoo, Michigan. He will forever be TPN Pastors Meeting - Ascape Ad who helped me make the transition from a Frederick married Mrs. Lewanna Patricia remembered as a loving son, husband, father, young athlete to manhood. Fred was instru- (Moss) Milton May 3, 1958, and together and devoted friend. Community Calendar ...... 15 mental in creating educational opportunities they parented seven (7) children: Anthony Palace DTE Schedule City of Pontiac Proposals ...... 16

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By Hubert Price Jr. precipice for many years PA 47 does not August 2009 issue, Entrepreneur Magazine “buy-in” from all sectors of the community. appear to be as onerous as Michigan’s Public listed the City of Youngstown among the 10 Pittsburgh and Youngstown are similar to The City of Pontiac is celebrating its Act 72 or certainly not as draconian as the best cities in the United States to start a busi- Pontiac in that they were witness to the disin- 150th year as a city having been incorporated newly enacted P.A. 4. While Pennsylvania’s ness. tegration of the one industry on which they as a city by the Michigan Legislature March PA 47 provides for an oversight board of Mayor William’s keynote address had relied for decades. These two communi- 15, 1861. The Greater Pontiac Pittsburgh’s finances it does require an indi- stressed the importance of developing a ties, however, have taken steps to reinvent Sesquicentennial Commission officially vidual with powers comparable to Pontiac’s vision and then developing a plan to achieve themselves. The goal of the symposium was began 150th year activities with a kick-off Emergency Manager. the vision. He urged the Pontiac residents in to learn and hopefully apply some of their March 15, 2011 at the historic Crofoot in Ms. Fitzgibbons also presented on the attendance to quickly develop a vision that methods here in Pontiac. downtown Pontiac. After honoring Zev “Elm Street Community” and “Mainstreets recognizes the present and build a plan with Chafets, Alfred Taubman, Alvin Bessent, Pittsburgh” programs. The Mainstreets Valarie Graves, Richard Long, and Campy Pittsburgh program focused on the reinvigo- SAVE THE DATE: Russell as Pontiac achievers, the ration of ten Pittsburgh neighborhoods from Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 2:00pm – 7:00pm Sesquicentennial Commission has initiated a 2002-2009 and resulted in 90 million dollars New Pontiac, Inc. The Pontiac News, The Youth Development Institute and other collaborating series of events consistent with the of private investment, 592 new businesses organizations in conjunction with The School District of the City of Pontiac Commission’s theme of “Honor the past, and the creation of over 4,000 jobs. Presents Recognize the present, Build the future”. The keynote speaker at the Consistent with all three elements of the Sesquicentennials June 25th Symposium "The PCH/PNH Hall of Fame Induction theme the Commission hosted a symposium was Jay Williams, the nationally acclaimed Banquet and Dance Finale" Saturday June 25, 2011, at Baker College Mayor of the City of Youngstown OH. In entitled, Building Pontiac through Public, 2009 Mayor Williams was recognized as one Private and Citizen Partnerships. Sponsors of Governing Magazine’s Public Officials of were Baker College, Oakland University, the year. Mayor Williams was also the recip- Oakland County Government and POH ient of the 2007 John F. Kennedy (JFK) New Regional Medical Center. Featured presen- Frontier Award. The JFK Library Pontiac Central Chief Pontiac Northern Huskie Pontiac High Phoenix ters were Jay Williams, Mayor, City of Foundation, in conjunction with the Harvard This event will provide the community with the opportunity to recognize the many Chiefs Youngstown OH and Josette Fizgibbons, Institute of Politic, annually recognized two and Huskies that have made significant athletic, academic and/or other special contribu- Coordinator, “Elm Street Community” and exceptional young Americans, under the age tions to both schools. As you know PCH currently has a Hall of Fame that includes a few “Main Streets Pittsburg” programs. of 40, whose contributions in elective office, of the outstanding student/athletes. This event would recognize those who were left off Youngstown OH and Pittsburgh PA were community service or advocacy demonstrate the list during the first recognition ceremony back in the late 80’s, and would induct individuals who have earned the right to be in the PCH Hall of Fame since that time. This chosen because they have experienced diffi- the im0pact and value of public service in the event would also establish a PNH (Husky) Hall of Fame and would induct outstanding culties similar to Pontiac Mi yet seem to be spirit of President John F. Kennedy. student/athletes and others from the Huskie Family that has excelled since the schools on the road to recovery. Youngstown has progressed under Mayor opening in 1959. We plan to establish a location within the new Phoenix High School to Pittsburgh is a community that once William’s leadership. The Cities’ showcase the achievers from the past with the intent of motivating comparable achieve- almost exclusively relied on the steel Youngstown 2010 Vision/Planning “right- ments by current and future Phoenix High students. industry for its economic sustenance. Today sizing” initiative has been recognized and Please send your nominee for induction to - The Pontiac News it has financial services and health care as rewarded by a number of notable organiza- P.O. Box 431412 – Attention Selection Committee industries which drive its economy. Further, tions including the Wall Street Journal, U. S. Pittsburgh has operated under Pennsylvania News and World Report, the American FOR TICKET OR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION Public Act 47 for the last several years. Planning Association and Governing CONTACT: [email protected] 248-758-1411 While Pittsburgh has been at the economic Magazine among several others. In its Pontiac Sesquicentennial Year Schedule For Up-to-Date Information, Visit www.pontiacchamber.com and click Sesquicentennial Updates. Questions, Call Dawnaree Demrose at (248) 335-9600 or cell: (248) 622-8247 (248) 335-9600 or cell: (248) 622-8247

Event Date Time Location Hosted by: Hosted by: Community Sesquicentennial Partner Elam Family & Friends Block 7/23/11 11:00am-7:00pm Rise of the Phoenix Center X Party Vernor’s Store, Senior Citizen 7/23/11 11:00am-5:00pm Downtown Pontiac x Art Walk, High Tea & Lafayette Grande Newman Sesquicentennial and First weekend in Aug Historic Church Tour X Woodward Dream Cruise 8/20/11 x

Creative Art Center: 8/20/11 Creative Art Center Community Art X Exhibit Wrap UP Agricultural Fair Pontiac Silverdome X Hauntfest October Downtown Pontiac x X Holiday Extravaganza Parade December Downtown Pontiac X Symposia –Oakland University Bi-Monthly TBD TBD x pending partner (Focus: Other Communities that Overcame Economic Stress, Governance, Call to Action) Black Tie-Event to Wrap Up x Celebrations A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR July 21 – July 31, 2011 The Pontiac News Page 5 What’s Happening In Oakland County Patterson Proposes August Business Workshops Amendments to Sheriff's Offered by Oakland County Contact: Steve Huber, Marketing and peds/calendar or call (248) 858-0783. Communications Office, Economic Fee: $40* Contract with Pontiac Development and Community Affairs Pre-Business Research - Are you Oakland County Previously, Pontiac was to pay on a bi- Phone Number: 248-858-1848 thinking of starting your own business and Executive L. Brooks weekly basis as services are rendered. If there Waterford, Michigan — Business owners want to research your business idea? Are you Patterson recently directed is any underpayment or overpayment of over- and entrepreneurs who need assistance are a business owner who wants to understand his staff to propose amend- time expenses, the city and county will invited to attend seminars in August offered which research sources to use for your busi- ments to the Sheriff's "square up" on a monthly basis. by the Oakland County Business Center. ness plan and where to find the information contract with the City of The amendments also give Oakland Business Basics workshops are now offered you need? Presented by The Oakland County Pontiac that protect County the right to suspend patrol services or in the evenings on alternating months. Business Center, The Entrepreneur’s Source, Oakland County taxpayers terminate the contract if the City of Pontiac Effective Networking - You know about Oakland County Market Research division, L. Brooks if Pontiac were to enter defaults on payments or enters Chapter 9 the importance of networking, right? You and a business reference librarian. Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy. If the city defaults on its have attended dozens of events and passed Tuesday, August 9, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Patterson amendments were proposed payments to the county, Pontiac will have 30 out all those business cards, but "networking" Oakland County Executive Office and passed on Thursday July 7, 2011 at the days to rectify the default. The previous is just "not working." Find out what you need Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Board of Commissioners meeting following contract simply provided that either party to do to make networking work for your busi- Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. Patterson’s budget message. could cancel with 180 days written notice. ness. Learn the keys to successful For pre-registration and location specifics, "I want to ensure that Oakland County Without these amendments, if Pontiac networking, how to develop an effective visit our website at oakgov.com/ taxpayers are not on the hook if Pontiac goes were to go into bankruptcy, Oakland County elevator pitch and how to get results from our peds/calendar or call (248) 858-0783. bankrupt," Patterson said. "My proposed taxpayers would have to line up like any networking. Presented by the Michigan Small This workshop is free but pre-registration amendments will ensure Oakland County is other creditor in bankruptcy court to get paid Business & Technology Development Center is required. always paid first and has an 'out' if Pontiac for Sheriff patrol services. Plus, a bankruptcy (MI-SBTDC). CEED Microloan Orientation - Many defaults or goes into bankruptcy." judge could order Oakland County to Tuesday, August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. small business owners face obstacles when The amendments call for Pontiac to continue to provide patrol services without Oakland County Executive Office trying to obtain a business loan. The recogni- prepay regular and overtime costs for Sheriff payment under the previous contract. Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac tion of the serious need for working capital patrol services on a monthly basis. Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. for existing businesses, start-up or expansion, For pre-registration and location specifics, equipment purchases, and job creation is not visit our website at oakgov.com/ the priority it once was. If you have a need for peds/calendar or call (248) 858-0783. alternative financing consider the MicroLoan Pontiac Sheriff The fee is $40* Program. Discover the requirements and SBA Forum on Small Business Lending process necessary to apply and obtain a - Before you apply for a business loan, we microloan. Program presented by the Center Contract Amendments - recommend that you first attend the SBA for Empowerment & Economic Development Forum on Small Business Lending. This is a (C.E.E.D.) My Perspective free loan orientation conducted by a business Wednesday, August 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. banker, a business consultant from the SBA’s Oakland County Executive Office By Tim Greimel withold taxes that it collects for the city if the network of Small Business Development Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Oakland County Commissioner District 11 city doesn't pay what it owes the county. Centers, and an SBA representative. You'll Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. (Includes Auburn Hills and portions of It's very disturbing that the Republicans learn how the lending process works and For pre-registration and location specifics, Pontiac and Rochester Hills) proposed these amendments less than a what is expected of you and you'll understand visit our website at oakgov.com/ month before the sheriff's department was how the SBA can assist with our SBA peds/calendar or call (248) 858-0783. It is outrageous that the scheduled to begin patrolling Pontiac and Guaranteed Loan Program. This session is This workshop is free but pre-registration county commission passed after the city was already preparing for the best suited to those who have good credit, a is required. amendments that require transition to the sheriff's department. The solid business idea, and some money to Fundamentals of Starting a Business - pre-payment and that allow county executive and Republican county invest in their business. Because the SBA A seminar for anyone thinking about going the county to immediately commissioners circumvented the normal does not provide loan guarantees to real into business. This course helps aspiring cancel the contract if the committee process and passed the amend- estate investment firms, including purchasing entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and city is thirty days late in ments at the very same meeting where they and rehabbing houses for sale, this type of manage a company as well as evaluate paying. These amend- were introduced. Republicans were appar- financing is not discussed at the roundtables. market and sales potential for their products. Tim ments are an extreme and ently trying to avoid disclosing the content of Wednesday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to The basics of business ownership are intro- Greimel unnecessary departure the amendments until the very last minute. I Noon duced, along with resources available to help from the standard contract was only able to obtain the text of the Oakland County Executive Office launch new ventures in Michigan. language used with every other community amendments after driving over to the county Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Thursday, August 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. that contracts with the county for law commission offices the day before the Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. Oakland County Executive Office enforcement. All of the other contracts allow meeting. I then shared them with my fellow For pre-registration and location specifics, Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac communities to pay for services after they Democratic commissioners and with the visit our website at www.oakgov Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. are provided and require the county to give at mayor and members of city council, who .com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783. For pre-registration and location specifics, least 90 days notice before cancelling a were not previously aware of them. This workshop is free but pre-registration visit our website at oakgov.com/ contract. I led Democratic commissioners in doing is required. peds/calendar or call (248) 858-0783. Requiring pre-payment will only worsen everything we could to defeat these outra- Social Media Marketing Part 3 - Fee: $30* the city's cash flow situation, and allowing geous amendments. The Republicans went Advanced Social Media: Create and Launch FastTrac® Listening to Your Business the county to immediately cancel the so far as to flat-out ignore the rules and rule your Social Media Campaign. In part 3 of this Workshop - The day-to-day responsibilities contract without notice could leave the city out of order a motion that would have post- training series, you will learn advanced of running your own business leaves little without police protection and with no time or poned a final vote until the following county strategies and tactics for building a long- time to focus on long-time vision, goals and opportunity to explore alternative law commission meeting. Unfortunately, the lasting online community and explore ways strategies. Find time in your schedule to enforcement options. amendments ended up passing at the very to take social media beyond marketing. spend it with Listening to your Business, a The county executive claimed that the same meeting where they were introduced on Discover how to grow your base of followers half-day workshop from FastTrac®. Created purpose of the amendments was to protect a vote of 15-10, with all Republicans voting and engage participants across all social for entrepreneurs just like you, Listening to the county from not getting paid. But the for them and all Democrats voting against media channels, ensure a reasonable rate of Your Business makes the most of the knowl- original contract already protected the them. return on your social media investment, and edge you have about your business—and the county by providing that the county could more. Pre-requisite for this workshop is limited time you have to make it better. Social Media Marketing Part 1 and 2. This is Friday, August 12, from 8 a.m. to Noon part three of three sessions. Oakland County Executive Office Thursday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Subscribe to or Advertise in The Pontiac News Oakland County Executive Office Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac For pre-registration and location specifics, Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. visit our website at oakgov.com/ Call 248-758-1411 or Email [email protected] For pre-registration and location specifics, peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783. visit our website at oakgov.com/ The fee is $50* A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 6 The Pontiac News July 21 – July 31, 2011 Exactly What Is an “Uncle Tom?” By Quincy Stewart III escape. Times such as what we exist in today, call The so called Black Leader, either self “cut them in.” These leaders will go and shake Throughout our history for rash and blunt talk and damn the critics. They appointed or elected; who in some cases started down a mayor, CEO, business head or whoever since the late 19th century in are probably Uncle Tom’s too. So again, what’s an out “radical” and who studied enough to espouse has something and claim them racist. They will this country, New Africans Uncle Tom anyhow? the revolutionary rhetoric but were all the while then come in with their naive rank and file forces (Blacks born in America) have In the American Directory of Certified self serving; who used the dictum, “if you fight the to compel the aforementioned to change some- taken the Harriet Beecher Uncle Toms (CBIA Publishing 2002) it catego- system hard enough, they will make you a part of thing like liquor or cigarette billboard signs in the Stowe character of Uncle Tom rizes various kinds of Uncle Toms: it” to get ahead in the system. As soon as the fight community; then come back on the rebound and from the selfsame named The Black radio personality type who broad- got heated enough to pose a danger of death, ask for a distributorship for himself or his relatives book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and casts anti-black political bombast to large, daily prison or the permanent loss of future status, these etc. These leaders will exploit every struggle in the attached to it, a name associ- metropolitan audiences who are often just come- kinds of leaders become slow allies of the mayor country coming in as the “big gun” while the Quincy ated with treason, cowardice, dians with no real sense of political understanding or other elected officials to merge their gained hapless and politically naive people shower them Stewart III betrayal and complicity with and gain the trust of naïve blacks through intermit- grass root power and status to garner a voting with adulation and uninformed nods of approval the oppressor’s nefarious plans to keep New tent references to the Lord or tries to use comedy block to cash in for a position, pay and status for just about anything they say. Many are clergy. Africans (Blacks born in America) subservient. to make light of our oppressed condition. The among the very system that they took a stance Finally, there is the Uncle Tom Rapper. This is We use the word less often these days because it is Black Academic like Louis Gates who produces an against. the most well hidden Uncle Tom living today a colloquialism mostly used by a different age internationally broadcast TV series that slanders These are the leaders who now miraculously because they exploit an accepted and encouraged cohort than today’s hip-hop generation. One of the African people and blames them for the slave claim racial progress, trading in the dashiki stereotype of lumpenism and criminality. They use reasons is because there is no standard for betrayal trade… or the Black Actor or Actress like Whoopi dungarees, kufi and dark sunglasses for a suit and self degradation, gangsterism, misogyny and false of our goals or cultural or political objectives Goldberg who dressed her white boyfriend Ted Stacey Adams shoes. They are now a retired bravado, all of which amount to a more confused because we have all but abandoned any semblance Dansen, in a minstrel outfit with black face and radical and have come to their senses, of which the state of black youth culture. It blurs the line of old of the aforementioned. As a matter of fact, many of presents him before an interracial celebrity system and white folks applaud and reward as a Uncle Tom and young Tom. Many of the Black the attributes of being a “Tom” are lauded these banquet. He tells a string of coon and Ni**** reformed savage who is now a respectable Negro. rappers today, save Common, Dead Prez, and a days; greed, doing any and everything up to and jokes that she has written for him and eats a water- He then becomes a requested speaker at forums few others are 21st Century minstrels. The hip hop including selling one’s personal integrity for melon. Or, the Tiger Woods type of athlete who where he can comfort the majority population with culture has been totally appropriated by the money and advancement, decrying one’s own shuns his own race, creates one of his own, gets in speeches so antithetical to the Struggle that it is white/Jewish power structure in the record culture as outdated, the past; even a graduated trouble after his master created image of him falls mind boggling. He is used as a living, breathing industry and the film industry. These are undeni- sense of self-worth as any semblance of one’s and then his white wife takes him for millions and wall hanging or certificate of black understanding able facts as mostly Jews own and control the film culture fades into oblivion and is replaced by a the same white media that lifted him up now tears by which whites can use and refer to often when and record industries. Through this relationship, more acclimated set of mores and values. But him down. The pathetic part is that the race he being confronted on racial issues that they them- young New Africans exploit themselves every day exactly what is an Uncle Tom? Do any of us created for himself could not come to his rescue, selves know a responsible Negro by name. They to get ahead regardless that they perpetuate a “Tom” on a daily basis and perhaps don’t know it? because, well….they didn’t exist in the first place. even eat dinner together sometimes and go searing, white-hot branding on the buttocks of our Is measuring ourselves against the Uncle Tom Of course, there is the black judge (Clarence bowling. struggle for equality by being a buck-dancing model even necessary any longer? The fact that Thomas) who is the beneficiary of multiple racial The Black Opportunist fits way too many Uncle Tom for hire who betrays the women of his most writers, scholars and the like have been affirmative actions, culminating in his appoint- people to name or enumerate. Contrary to popular race with deplorable images…The hip hop culture reluctant to go beyond acknowledging that ment to the highest judgeship in the land, where he opinion, Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton fall into was a sanitized phrase for the next wave of revolu- “Tommism” exists, are reluctant to call out then joins the other white judges on the Supreme this category as well as the Uncle Tom Black tionaries such as Public Enemy, NWA, Rhakim, X- specific individuals as Uncle Toms. This leaves an Court to issue ruling after ruling against the inter- Leader. These are the ones who will use their analytical gap by which real Uncle Tom’s can ests of black people. status to strike against corporations who have not See Uncle on page 10

Superintendent from page 1 Michigan Green Schools program in May 2011. awarded in the country) to form a performing enroll in the Early College program. Students in Less than 200 schools in the state of Michigan arts school and artists in residence program at the middle years program follow the IB Brown has strong community ties and a track have received the “Green Schools” designation. WHRC. As a result of this grant, the students curriculum. Students at the high school level will record of fostering positive outcomes for Students and their parents currently have access will have the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in resi- follow the New Tech curriculum starting students. each weekend to extended learning opportunities dence in an aspiring musician program. Students September of 2011. “I think I know what a lot of our students need with the Detroit Zoological Society as an exten- will also have guest musicians and artists from • Re-configuring Bethune School to become in an urban district. They need direction and they sion of the STEM curriculum. across the country to mentor and develop their a career-pathway and technical education need consistent direction, someone who is firm • Formed a partnership with Cranbrook talents. The grant also places a heavy emphasis school. With funds from the High School but fair. I’ve had the privilege of turning schools Institute of Science to increase academic on reading and mathematics. The curriculum will Proficiency Grant, each student at Bethune will around, creating a climate so students can learn. I achievement and exploration in science and be re-aligned to integrate the arts in the core be required to not only recover credits leading to look forward to serving as interim superintendent. mathematics. Each Monday, starting in subject areas. high school graduation, but they will also be Dr. Maridada has done such a wonderful job September, the institute will only be open for • Procured a $7.3 million U. S. Department required to explore a career-pathway and learn a turning the district around and getting funding. I Pontiac School District students. Students will of Education grant (only 25 awarded in the trade or vocational skill. Students will earn career hate to see him leave. I told him that. The things have access to scientific collections, Cranbrook country) to increase the high school gradua- pathway credentials and certification through he has done in two years should be commended,” visiting scholars, scientists, anthropologists and tion rate for students in Pontiac. The grant Oakland Community College, Baker College and Brown said. researchers to explore various areas of science. provides access to technology, college readiness Oakland Schools Career and Technical School. Maridada said, “I treasure the opportunity that Students will be able to conduct explorations, seminars, intensive support in writing, reading • Developed a partnership with Chinese I have been afforded to make a difference for experiments and their own guided research. and mathematics, as well as, ACT/SAT support. 360. The district will pilot a program that students in Pontiac. I am not leaving chagrined. Classroom space will be designated at the In addition, the grant has a line item for tuition provides instruction to students in Mandarin Pontiac has some of the most hard-working and Institute for Pontiac students. support for Early College and Career and Chinese through distance learning with a teacher talented professionals that I have worked with. • Developed a partnership with Walker- Technical Pathways. in China. In the second year, the district can This new position hopefully will allow me to Miller Industries in conjunction with the • Procured a $1.2 million U. S. Department sponsor teachers from China to teach in-house. change the context that exists in urban districts Society of Black Engineers. Walker-Miller of Education Counseling and Intervention Whitman has been designated as the site to pilot throughout this country, thus making urban Industries is one of the emerging alternative grant. The grant provides access to clinical this program. schools unrivaled throughout the nation.” energy firms in the state of Michigan. Engineers psychologists, social workers and other clinicians • Developed a partnership with IB and China Take a close look at what Maridada’s team has from Walker-Miller Industries and the Society of who can provide support to students and families Embassy for secondary cultural exchange with been able to accomplish within the last two years: Black Engineers work with students in the at four elementary schools in Pontiac. students in China. It is our expectation that • Created the Early College Initiative with International Technology Academy to develop • Initiation of the International secondary students who meet the academic and Rochester College, Oakland Community alternative energy and robotics projects to meet Baccalaureate Phase I designation for behavioral requirements will have the opportunity College, Oakland University and Baker the requirements for the New Tech Curriculum. Herrington Elementary School. Herrington to participate in a cultural exchange with students College. Students are able to earn their Associate • Developed a partnership with the Kellogg School is in Phase I of becoming an IB School. from China. This extended learning opportunity of Arts degree tuition-free concomitant with their Foundation, the University of North Carolina The IB designation means the school will re-align will be provided for students in June of 2012. high school diploma. The initiative began as a at Chapel Hill and the First School Initiative. its curriculum and instructional standards with • Partnering with Plante & Moran for fidu- pilot program in December of 2009 and the This project is being implemented in Jefferson global and international targets for proficiency. ciary accountability. In light of the findings district is now expanding the number of students School. With a $4 million grant from the Kellogg Students will have to reach those targets and presented in the forensic audit and in keeping into its third cohort. Foundation, Pontiac is one of four Michigan continue to meet those standards consecutively with best practice, we are putting the controls and • Developed a partnership with Eastern school districts which will be a member of the for the school to maintain its IB rating. schedules in place that are in keeping with stan- Michigan University, Detroit Zoological First School Early Readiness Program. The focus • Creation of an International Technology dard accounting practices used in corporate Society and Project Lead the Way to create of the initiative is to ensure that students in Pre-K Academy for students in grades 6-12. ITA was arenas. Also, the district will be procuring soft- district-wide STEM (Science, Technology, through 3rd grade demonstrate grade-level profi- created to give Pontiac parents a different option ware to align payroll and human resources with Engineering and Mathematics) School at ciency in reading and mathematics. when entering the secondary phase of their school the finance division. Alcott Elementary. Alcott received an award for • Procured a $2.3 million U. S. Department trajectory. 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By Cynthia G. Brown, Jeremy Ayers • Ensure funding practices are fair and effi- cient. By closing loopholes and adjusting Only about one-in-three eighth graders is formulas in the current law that allow districts proficient in reading. Most high schools grad- to shortchange poor schools, the new law uate little more than two-thirds of their would help our most needy students. And by students on time. And even the students who reporting spending and achievement data, do receive a high school diploma lack these inequities and inefficiencies can be adequate skills—more than 33 percent of fixed. first-year college students need to take reme- • Encourage dramatic turnaround in chron- dial classes in either math or English. ically underperforming schools. These new Moreover, low-income and minority students reforms should include changing the teachers fare worse, sometimes far worse, than their and principals in the building, increasing peers on every indicator of achievement. learning time in the school day or year, and Poor educational outcomes such as these addressing the nonacademic needs of strug- harm not only students but also the communi- gling students so they are able to learn. ties in which they live. Over 7,000 students These reforms would reap important bene- drop out of school each day, adding up to 1.3 fits for millions of students and thousands of million a year. If we cut that rate merely in schools. Strong accountability, fair funding, half, the economy would see $5.6 billion in and equal access to effective teachers mean extra spending, $713 million in added tax that all students get an equal shot at a better revenue, and 54,000 new jobs. Clearly, the Teacher Jackie Peters works with her third grade students at Ridgely life. Clear, transparent data on what schools country has an economic, as well as a moral, Elementary School in Springfield, Illinois. spend and what they achieve allows taxpayers stake in how well our schools are doing. to see what bang they are getting for their Such reform could not come soon enough. education spending and scaling back the of our nation’s children for the challenges of buck. And a clear focus on student and teacher Our nation’s economic competitiveness federal government’s involvement. That is the 21st century. outcomes means our children graduate from depends on the success of our schools. But our why President Barack Obama wants Congress To do that, several fixes need to be made. high school ready for college or a career, future prosperity is uncertain when millions of to reauthorize ESEA this year. While doing For one, the current law focuses on teacher resulting in increased earnings, additional tax students struggle to grasp the most basic so, the president wants to increase our invest- qualifications but does nothing to ensure they revenue, and a higher-skilled population reading and math skills in thousands of low- ment in education and to make permanent are effective in the classroom. ESEA also capable of competing with global competi- performing schools across this country. some significant reforms in the law, among requires struggling schools to implement tors. Congress must act quickly and decisively to them creating college- and career-ready stan- improvement strategies that have not shown In short, reauthorization of ESEA offers a improve our nation’s schools by revising the dards, improving the effectiveness of teachers results. Finally, the current law does not seminal opportunity to advance smart, biggest federal education law, the Elementary and principals, improving struggling schools, adequately address clear federal funding progressive policies that improve the educa- and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA. Only and investing in innovation so that education programs that are inefficient or ineffective, tional and economic opportunities for bold, progressive action to improve our practices advance into the 21st century. This particularly for those students struggling to students, their communities, and our nation. nation’s schools will allow our country to all makes sense. learn amid poverty. The next version of ESEA Failing to reauthorize ESEA would be like move forward into the 21st century. Conservatives in Congress at this point should look markedly different than it does pulling a life vest away from a flailing ESEA provides funds to the states and mostly argue that we should eliminate now, and such significant change will require swimmer. We need to act now to improve the their almost 14,000 school districts to offset programs and sharply reduce the federal role hard, bipartisan work. At a minimum, a new nation’s education system, and the Center for the consequences of student poverty. The law in education. But this is short-sighted ESEA should: American Progress stands ready to work with also makes significant educational require- governing that abdicates the responsibility for • Continue to hold schools accountable. Congress to reauthorize ESEA in a timely and ments in the areas of standards, accounta- ensuring that all students get a fair shot at a The new law must set a high bar and get thoughtful manner. bility, teaching, funding distribution and safe- good education. It is also lazy governing, an results, particularly from low-income and Cynthia Brown is Vice President for guards, and student support. In short, how approach that does not take ownership of a minority students who often fare worse than Education Policy at the Center for American Congress revises ESEA will determine the serious problem that is so obviously national their peers. Progress. Jeremy Ayers is a Senior Education future of our schools and of our nation. in scope that it requires federal leadership and • Improve teacher and principal effective- Policy Analyst at the Center. Unfortunately, other nations such as India determination. ness. The new law should require rigorous © Center for American Progress and China are out-investing the United States Congress doesn’t need to defund federal evaluation systems and then use that data to "This material [article] was created by the in education as the way to build a more pros- education programs or diminish the federal improve teachers' skills, make hiring and Center for American Progress (www.ameri- perous economy—at a time when some role when so many of our schools are in dismissal decisions, and ensure all students canprogress.org)" members of Congress are arguing for cutting crisis—it needs to reform ESEA to prepare all have a great teacher. Uncle from page 6 What is an Uncle Tom? He has existed in all comeuppance for their refusal to act right, Bill president. White folk on the left and middle lifted ages and at all times. He was there in the form of Cosby’s son was murdered by a white man on a him up as the hope for their middle class America. Clan and others who in the beginning were the preacher on the plantation and he is now a well freeway shoulder, educated and with the seed of Blacks lifted him with no particular agenda at creating serious dialogue in the community being accepted Uncle Tom today. The Uncle Tom type is good “Negro-ness” flowing through his veins, all…just be president so we can cry at your inau- fed by the Nation of Islam, the Five Percenters, always there to counter any message that may Ennis Cosby was still murdered like a common guration, buy some Tee Shirts and commemorative Moorish Science Temple, Prince Hall and empower the community toward self determina- criminal. Always a proponent of good and respon- posters. Obama hasn’t lifted a finger to directly Egyptian-Rite Masons, the New Black Panther tion. He is there to scuttle plans for the next inde- sible fidelity and fatherhood, Cosby forgot to take address black issues and he won’t. That is indeed a Party and others. The white and Jewish owned pendent school or grassroots political campaign. care of his illegitimate child outside of his true Uncle Tom. He is there to middle manage record companies, the government and concerned He repudiates authentic black leadership using the marriage. Hypocrisy too, can make you an Uncle institutionalized white supremacy. This so-called establishment types saw that this could create a words of his master. For his treachery he is Tom. black man, Obama, just bombed Libya, another new wave of consciously awake, determined and “rewarded” with praise from his master and Lastly, there is no accountability in the so- black man who has been a victim of Western purposed young New African (black people born anointed a responsible leader. He is one of the called black race. As a result, anything goes. When Imperialism for decades. This tells me that if there in America) who would not only challenge estab- “good ones.” He reassures an unrepentant white you look at other cultures, anything does not go. were trouble in Detroit and the natives got too rest- lished fascist authority but create institutions of establishment that despite overwhelming evidence There are norms, mores and parameters. There are less, he’s (Obama) might send in the bomb on us. their own. The rap and hip hop culture at that time to the contrary, that America is a great place for limits as to what the group culture will tolerate After all, another famous Negro Uncle Tom, was fast propelling the young people and older New Africans; that most of the young men of color before there is a stern checking. Things like Mayor Goode of Philly, dropped a bomb on an toward Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Franz Fanon who are killed or beaten to a pulp by the police are accountability to the preservation of the group as a entire black neighborhood to get at M.O.V.E. so and Marcus Garvey again. It wasn’t hard to find justifiably done so because people of their status whole are paramount. We have seen that President it’s not that farfetched. We must be clear what an Uncle Tom’s like Curtis Blow and others to bring act in such a way that warrants and even invites Barack Obama is the refined expression of the Uncle Tom is. Some of us have to be convinced the embryonic stages of what we see today- total such treatment. If they would just get an education, educated, slick Uncle Tom. He is a Wall Street that Uncle Tom yet exists. For those who can’t be exploitation of women, gangsterism, violence “speak and act right” things like this wouldn’t concoction and has spoken out on every issue; gay convinced after just a cursory rumination over the directed at ourselves and complete greed and happen. Despite the fact that the biggest proponent rights, Wall Street, the auto industry, immigration issue, perhaps like a vampire can’t see his reflec- materialism. of hating the poor and them getting their just due and a host of others. He wants to be a Tiger Woods tion in the mirror, the Uncle Tom can’t either. A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR July 21 – July 31, 2011 The Pontiac News Page 11 Voices in the Community My thoughts on the Detroit Ask Elaine.com News article 7-12-2011 By Elaine Smith-Wright Mrs. Smith-Wright started out as a Mass Communications By Malkia Maisha Newman Some people believe that Pontiac is major at Oakland University and now holds a B.A. degree in getting its “just deserts” for not being more of Nursing Home Administration and the Certificate of From The Detroit News: http://detnews a “team player” with the county in the past. Gerontology and Sociology of the Aging from Wiley College .com/article/20110712/OPINION03/ Some feel that the Emergency Manager is along with a MBA Degree from East Texas Baptist University in 107120340/Patterson--Pontiac-an-example- “just doing his job, trying to balance the Management. She also holds a Certificate in Filmmaking, of-where-Detroit’s-headed#ixzz1RtnZfsH4 books” when that’s not what’s happening at Screenwriting and Directing from the Motion Picture Institute of I have been all and people outside of Pontiac really aren’t Michigan. following with interest being informed about the disrespect we the developments that receive from the EM and that the decisions Dear Ask Elaine.com: are taking place almost that he’s made and making have My daughter is finally going to get married after waiting until she turned 36. She lives daily as it pertains to INCREASED AND NOT DECREASED in another state and has decided to have her wedding in my home town and her reception the City of Pontiac and THE DEFICIT of our city. near the airport so that people would not get lost or have far to drive in case they have to stay what our possible Pontiac residents and leaders alike need to over to catch a plane the next day. She is going to have a big wedding because she and her outcomes may be. honest about how we got to where we are fiancée both have a lot of friends and relatives. The problem is that I come from a very large At many times my today, through mismanagement, waste, greed family and because my daughter is an only child, she has no other siblings to include in her heart is very heavy, and corruption that has gone unchecked for wedding party. I suggested that she invite some of her cousins to be her bridesmaids along Malkia Maisha because this is the years. with several of her friends. Since she has no siblings, I also thought it would be a nice Newman place where I was born, Without honesty there can be no healing. gesture for her fiancée to ask her favorite male cousins to also be in the wedding. She says educated, and have spent most of my adult When you go to the doctor complaining of that the groomsmen are exactly that: the men who are to be attending the groom. She feels life. I have seen Pontiac go through many symptoms, you tell him what’s really going on that it is his choice as to who he wants to be with him on his side of the altar on that day. I changes over the years, times of prosperity with your body and you expect him to tell you told her to ask him anyway. Even though I haven’t met him personally, I have talked with and times of financial pain and suffering. what the symptoms mean and what course of him over the phone and I feel that he is (or at least seems to be) a reasonable person that is Through it all we have always managed to treatment is required. You don’t treat a cold open to suggestions. She said that it is their wedding and they will be making all of the deci- make a comeback, rise from the “ashes” so to with chemotherapy; you don’t give insulin to sions together and if she needs my advice that she will ask me for it. But this is her wedding speak and do well. someone who has heart disease. Honest and she’s got everything under control. As far as her fiancée is concerned, she’ll let him We are now in place that we have never assessment begins the process of healing. make up his own mind about who he wants in the wedding and if he asks her what she thinks been in before, our very existence as a city is It’s time to stop blaming and/or punishing about him including some of her male cousins in the wedding as groomsmen, then and only in jeopardy. No one can say anything with any people, now’s the time for parties on all sides then will she give her opinion that it would be a nice gesture. What do you think I should certainty just what the future holds for us. to come together to develop a workable solu- do? Wait until he makes his own decision or discreetly suggest that he include some of my I’ve read the remarks that were attributed tion for our city’s problems. nephews? to Mr. Patterson in the Detroit News this past People who live outside of Pontiac don’t Signed, Tuesday. I had mixed emotions as I read and see the good things that go on here. Many of Anxious Mother-Of-The-Bride To Be I’ve been thinking a lot before I speak my the people who are in decision-making posi- mind. tions see the worst of our citizens all the time. Dear MOB-TB I have talked to many people about our The Oakland County jail’s population is more Listen Mom, this is where you need to take a backseat and let your daughter do her own situation, residents, leaders from various that 50% Pontiac residents, more children thing. You’ve already made your wishes known to her about the bridesmaids and organizations who live inside and outside of from Pontiac have been taken from their groomsmen and let that be that and give your opinion when she asks you for it. (And the city, people serving in public office and homes and placed in the foster care system believe me, she will! If the two of you are close, there will be plenty of advice that she will others, it’s strange to me to see how varied the that any other municipality in this county. The be picking your brains to get.) It sounds like your daughter does have everything under views of people are and it’s clearly divided on first time a juvenile was tried as an adult in the control and it will be a beautiful and wonderfully well-organized event whether your political and racial lines. county is was a young man from our city. nephews or nieces are included or not. Yes, I agree with you that she should include family Several things seem to be missing in these There is a group of determined people who members in the wedding party, but remember that this is THEIR day and things should be discussions, the most important of all is love this city that are committed to seeing a done THEIR way. Maybe you could have one of your sisters suggest that they seek out a honesty from all parties involved about the positive outcome for this city. I’m glad to say wedding planner and secretly tell the wedding planner to make all of your suggestions. real reasons we’re in the financial mess that as Pastor John Smith, Jr, founder of Transform Maybe all of your sisters can suggest to her that she include the nieces and nephews since we’re in and the attitudes and views that have Pontiac Now, says “The complaint depart- she has no siblings. You never know. Sometimes a lot of outside influence can go a long been stubbornly clung to by all sides with ment is closed!” The time for positive action way. Since she is a niece herself to your sisters, a lot of times people tend to listen to little or no consideration of what’s actually is now, why don’t you join us in the fight! outsiders more than they do to the ones who are the closest to them. Tell your sisters that going on in the city and it’s government today. when they get a chance to meet the groom-to-be, for THEM to ask HIM if he will allow some of the nephews to be groomsmen. That way it won’t come from you and appear as if you’re meddling. Plus, what respectful niece is going to go up to her Aunt and say ANYTHING negative to her about keeping out of their business? None that I know. Hey, Beautiful things that I there are plenty of ways to skin a cat and just as many ways for you to get your point across without you looking like a meddling, take-over-the-wedding kind of Mother-of-the-Bride. have seen, to love mercy (There’s plenty of them out there like that you know!) So, Good Luck! by Kathleen J. O’Quinn

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If you notice you started balding you should remove extensions as soon as possible and permit How to Keep a Good Reputation your natural hair to regenerate, which is possible even Waiting to have sex also helps with your reputa- in extreme situations. A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR July 21 – July 31, 2011 The Pontiac News Page 13 Financial and Other Family Security Matters Disaster Preparedness Is Required Ant-Like by Bilal Muhammad In the June 7, 2011 issue of the Behavior Final Call Newspaper Brian E. Muhammad reporting on the By Cedric Dukes frequency of recent natural disasters in America and around the world wrote, Consider the ways of an ant. “The Holy Qur'an prophesies of Watch it closely; let it teach you a calamities, one right after the other. thing or two. Nobody has to tell it This we are witnessing with our own what to do. All summer it stores up eyes. O America, O America, where food. This is a proverb from one of shall ye flee?” asked the Most the greatest books of all times, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, in “Fall Bible. Investing like an ant is a of America,” published in 1973. concept that we may need to “For 81 years the Nation of Islam operate in. According to the work has sounded the trumpet of warning Cedric Dukes of an ant, there is no ultimate through the messianic voices of Elijah investment. Investing is a process Muhammad and his representative of having a continuous, long-term focus. The economic Minister Louis Farrakhan. Both men Disaster Preparedness Task Force. America” by Elijah Muhammad. The downfall has taught me not to depend on anyone or and the movement they guide have The coordinated event was deliv- workshop, which drew almost 100 anything for my financial growth. Listening to experts is withstood barbs and insults for ered in two parts. The first part of the participants, was at times quite good, but do they have the answers for your money? standing up for the truth. The back to day was devoted to Brother Rudolph graphic. Brother William explained Let’s go back to the execution of an ant; they look for back disasters that have befallen who trained and certified all F.O.I. and that this was intended to bring the food in different areas. Ants diversify to survive; they America should not be denied and Jr. F.O.I. present in “First Aid and participants face to face with the store up food all summer long until the harsh winters voices of warning and admonishment CPR.” This training set the tone for the reality of catastrophe in order to come. They have liquidity. They pile their food up until it ignored as simple doom mongers.” day as Brother Rudolph quoting scrip- remove the shock and fear that can is needed. They are able to tap into their reserves when it The Honorable Minister Louis ture to undergird every technique, cause one to become paralyzed and/or is required. Should we do that with our money? Farrakhan said on February 28, 2010 equipped the men with the necessary irrational with respect to emergency Our financial vision must be a combination of long that we should “watch the weather” as skill-set to be effective first responders response. The workshop dealt with and short-term focus. The short-term strategy will a sign that Elijah Muhammad spoke to any emergency. When asked his contingency plans, to go bags, and prepare you for opportunities like the economic down- the truth and along with God, will back thoughts on the training, Student everything in between. The catalog of turn, emergencies, and unexpected expenses. Utilization him in his current warning of America Prison Reform Minister Victor information is so vast that Student of savings, CDs, money markets and other liquid areas and the nations. The Minister gave Muhammad said, “with a wife and Captain Roy Muhammad immediately will keep you protected for the time being. The long-term instructive words of guidance four daughters at home to protect, it requested a follow up workshop in the strategy will prepare you for the long haul of life. A connecting the frequency of catas- was absolutely vital that I rearrange very near future. successful investment strategy must have three objec- trophe to the presence and anger of my schedule to be here today.” Brother When given credit for the over- tives: diversification, long-term focus and continuity. God at the present state of affairs. Robert 8X who brought his young son whelming success of the day's event, With that being said, we should look in all areas to Responding decisively to the said that the training gave him “a new Student Study Group Coordinator become like ants with stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insur- instructive words of guidance of found confidence to meet any emer- Gerald X gave all the credit to the ances, and real estate. All in all, the ants have showed us Minister Farrakhan, the Pontiac, MI gency head on.” Pontiac Study Group and quoted - good planning and hard work will lead to prosperity. Study Group of the Nation of Islam on The second session which was Minister Farrakhan from the front of The economic downturn has taught us that we must be in Saturday June 11, 2011 hosted a day facilitated by both Brother William “Torchlight for America” by saying, control of our money. We must have the ant-like long “Disaster Preparedness and Brother Rudolph was opened to “No human being who accomplishes mentality. Seminar/Workshop”. The event was F.O.I., M.G.T., and the citizens of anything of significance in life should Cedric Dukes facilitated by Brother William Pontiac, MI and focused on disaster use the personal pronoun “I” in refer- P.O. Box 183201 Muhammad of Louisville, KY and preparedness. The workshop was ence to the accomplishment. For each Shelby Twp., MI 48317 Brother Rudolph Muhammad of highly informative and again under- one of us represents a community of www.CedricDukes.com Brooklyn, NY members of the Nation girded with biblical and Qur’an scrip- persons both seen and unseen who He can also be contacted at [email protected] of Islam's Ministry of Defense ture as well as excerpts of “Fall of helped to make us what we are.” DELI SANDWICHES • SOUP • SALADS • CATERING $3 off LARRY Any Breakfast Omelette Dine In Only JONES Now Not valid with other offers With Serving Coupon • Expires 8-5-11 Beer & Wine! 1/2 Price Buy a Regular Beer Everyday! Big Mouth Sandwich 4-6PM Get Second for CPA Home of the BIG MOUTH Sandwich 248-681-5555 1/2 Off with purchase of 2 drinks www.bronxdeli.com Dine In Only Not valid with other offers With (248) 333-7414 247 South Telegraph - 1 Block South of Voorheis Rd. Monday-Saturday 8am-9pm • Closed Sunday Coupon • Expires 8-5-11 A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 14 The Pontiac News July 21 – July 31, 2011 Faith Based Initiatives TPN Sponsors its first Pastor’s Brunch at the Pontiac Library By Malkia Maisha Newman varying ethnic groups, ages, denominations, ization has been in existence. Several of currently operating at the library and an public and private sectors of this community those in attendance were strengthened in overview of what programs are currently Transform Pontiac came together to break bread together and to their resolve to be more a part of a positive under development. Now along with the share an honest assessment of what they felt solution to Pontiac’s problems and to Pastor Smith facilitated a lively discus- Pontiac Public Library was needed from the faith community and actively demonstrate their commitment in sion among attendees to help develop solu- hosted a Pastor’s what could be done to encourage greater the future. tions to ongoing problems in the community Brunch to bring participation from the faith community in Mrs. Tameka Ramsey, Associate such as lack of communication of what’s together area clergy, our city the future. Director for Community and Economic available to the people of our community elected officials and At times the mood was light, with lots of Services at Oakland Livingston Human and how to better share this information other concerned laughter and smiles, at other times the mood Service Agency, gave a presentation about with everyone. community stake- was somber and many shed tears. It clearly the need for coordination of services for The event concluded with a sharing of Malkia Maisha holders to explore the illustrated how distressed the citizens of people in the city and how pastors can play a upcoming events and other resources were Newman current conditions Pontiac are over the current state of affairs huge part. She distributed a resource guide shared amongst the group. facing the residents of Pontiac and to help that we find ourselves in, but the spirit of the that her office has compiled to help pastors This was the first of such programs and to clarify the role of Faith Community to “Phoenix” that mythical bird that always navigate others to resources that are avail- the positive response TPN received from become more engaged with and supportive rose up from the ashes of destruction in the able in the area. last Saturday’s participants pointed out the of the people of our community. very face of its enemies was very evident Dr. Deirdre Holloway Waterman, need for many more such forums in the The event was attended by over 30 with us throughout the discussions of the Chairman of the Pontiac Library Board future. people, representing houses of worship day. It is this resilient spirit and Divine welcomed us all and gave us a brief inside and outside of the city, human service inspiration that is the driving force behind overview of the developments of the library Contact TPN through: and other community groups, elected offi- TPN’s current grassroots movement and and asked support from the pastors as well Website.transformpontiac.com cials, other stakeholders and members of the “love mission”. Many of the people as all other attendees to assist with the future Facebook: Transform Pontiac Now Pontiac Library staff and board of directors. attending commended Pastor John Smith, Jr. development of Pontiac’s Library. The Email [email protected] This marked the first time that I had for his ability to inspire and motivate people current director of the library, Mr. Gary Postal address: TRANSFORM PONTIAC every attended an event that was free of to action and for all that TPN has accom- Lamb, introduced himself and gave the NOW, PO Box 430395 PONTIAC, MI political rhetoric and where people from plished in the 6 short months that the organ- group an overview of programs that are 48343

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And, it’s always wonderful to July 29 – The Beach Boys at DTE Energy Music Theatre 18 and under. Youth will participate in see the community come together for our July 29 – Direct from Las Vegas 'The Dirty Joke Show' starring Geechy Guy multiple activities that promote the devel- kids.” at Meadow Brook Music Festival opment of literacy and leadership skills The Lunch and Learn program, which July 30 – Budwesier Superfest Presents Jill Scott's Summer Block Party Starring and receive a nutritious lunch. runs June 29 - August 26, 2011, is free and “According to the U.S. Department of open to Oakland County residents. Walk- Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and Mint Condition with music by DJ Jazzy Education, over the summer kids lose ins are welcome. No enrollment or identi- Jeff and Hosted by Doug E Fresh at DTE Energy Music Theatre about 30% of what they learned during the fication is required. Children under the age July 31 – Journey wsg Foreigner and Night Ranger at DTE Energy Music Theatre school year,” said Michael Lamb, interim of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. director of the Pontiac Library. “The point Parents are encouraged to participate August 3 – Sade wsg John Legend at The Palace of the program is to allow kids to have fun and/or volunteer; however, lunch will be August 4 – Rascal Flatts wsg Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore with reading so that learning feels natural provided for youth only. at DTE Energy Music Theatre and builds confidence as they move into a For more information, call the Pontiac August 5 – Meat Loaf, “Hang Cool” Tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre new school year.” Library’s Youth Services Librarian at OLHSA: A Community Action Agency (248) 758-3942. August 6 – All–Star Basketball Festival at The Palace will provide meals as part of the Summer The Pontiac Public Library, which is August 6 – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at DTE Energy Music Theatre Food Service Program, sponsored by the located at 60 E. Pike Street in downtown August 6 – Jim Gaffigan at Meadow Brook Music Festival U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Pontiac, Michigan, serves approximately August 7– The Steve Miller Band wsg Eric Johnson at DTE Energy Music Theatre Nutrition Services. Meals for the program 60,000 residents. The mission of the will be prepared and delivered by Pontiac Library is to serve as a community August 7 – Bob Dylan wsg Leon Russell at Meadow Brook Music Festival Bloomfield Hills-based Unique Food information center committed to providing August 10 – Selena Gomez and The Scene wsg Allstar Weekend Management, Inc. Residents from the its richly diverse community with compre- at DTE Energy Music Theatre Pontiac Townhouse Cooperative will serve hensive print and electronic collections, For a complete calendar of events visit: as program volunteers. and innovative technologies and programs “It’s a known fact that children can’t designed to enrich life, stimulate intellec- The Palace of Auburn Hills http://www.palacenet.com/files/media/PLComingEvents072011.doc learn-- or even play, for that matter-- on an tual curiosity and encourage life-long DTE Energy Music Theatre http://www.palacenet.com/files/media/DTEComingEvents072011.doc empty stomach,” commented Joyce Allen, learning. Meadow Brook Music Festival http://www.palacenet.com/files/media/MBComingEvents072011.doc trustee of the Pontiac Library Board. The Advertisement Information Please complete information below if you want to Pontiac News place an ad in The Pontiac News. 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The City of Pontiac will solicit sealed proposals for the following products or services: BOARD UP SERVICES FOR ANY HOMES REQUIRED BY CITY OF PONTIAC FEDERAL PROGRAMS BIDS DUE BY: FRIDAY – JULY 22, 2011 ~ 11AM TWO (2) COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED

The request for proposals may be obtained at http://www.pontiac.mi.us/ Evaluation Criteria: The proposals received will be evaluated and ranked located under the “Bid Request” tab located on the home page of the City according to the following criteria: website. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bid specifica- Experience 35 Points tions. Capacity 25 Points Lead Certifications 10 Points Bid Openings are held at the City Federal Program Offices as noted Minority and/or Women’s Businesses 10 Points above. The City of Pontiac reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Locally Owned Business 10 Points bids, either in part or in whole to waive any formalities and to accept the Fee 10 Points bid which it believes to be in the best interest of the City. This is a Federally Funded project. The Contractor and Subcontractors on Scope of Work: Conduct security measures to board up all openings and this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part secure residential structures in compliance with USFA National Arson 85.36(i), the Davis-Bacon Act, Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Prevention Initiative Board-Up Procedures. Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Section 3 requirements, Anti-Kickback Act, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and Department of Labor Statement of Qualifications: Contractor shall supply all company contact Standards and Regulations as set forth in the Contract Documents. This information, Current Builder’s License, EPA RRP Certifications, Copy of municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer, businesses owned by Current Liability Insurance, along with contractor’s qualifications and abili- women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid. ty to successfully provide the services requested. CITY OF PONTIAC ~ FEDERAL PROGRAMS 47450 WOODWARD AVENUE – RM 206 PONTIAC, MI 48342 ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR SERVICES

The City of Pontiac will solicit sealed proposals for the following products or services: ATTORNEY SERVICES FOR CITY OF PONTIAC FEDERAL PROGRAMS BIDS DUE BY: FRIDAY – JULY 29, 2011 ~ 11AM TWO (2) COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED

The request for proposals may be obtained at http://www.pontiac.mi.us/ Evaluation Criteria: The proposals received will be evaluated and ranked located under the “Bid Request” tab located on the home page of the City according to the following criteria: website. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bid specifica- Experience 40 Points tions. Capacity 25 Points HUD / Municipal Work 5 Points Scope of Work: Provide document review and legal counsel, including Minority and/or Women’s Businesses 10 Points but not limited to: contracts, invoicing, and more as requested. Locally Owned Business 10 Points Fee 10 Points Statement of Qualifications: Attorney shall supply all company contact information, Current Law License(s), Staffing, Certifications, Copy of This is a Federally Funded project. The Contractor and Subcontractors on Current Mal-Practice Insurance, along with attorneys qualifications and this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part ability to successfully provide the services requested. 85.36(i), the Davis-Bacon Act, Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Section 3 requirements, Anti-Kickback Act, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and Department of Labor Standards and Regulations as set forth in the Contract Documents. This municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid. A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR