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Vol. 16 No. 33 August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 75 Cents ANTI OBAMA FEELING

Is toting guns at town hall meetings a civilized act to you?

ON THE ROAD — President Barack Obama takes health care fight on the road. (See Story On Page 3) (CREDIT: White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Lowery continues search for justice at awards gala (See Story On Page 3) NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 2 cans andsomevocalpartici- vocal oppositionfromRepubli- the publicoptioninface of White Houseisretreatingfrom creasing indicationstheObama news showsMondayamidin- Deanappearedonmorning a longtime.” grams thathavebeenaroundfor tion are“twoverygoodpro- and the Veterans Administra- change, sayingthatMedicare indispensable togenuine that suchapublicoptionwas which itsteadfastlyinsisted made earlyoninthedebate istration tostandbystatements DeanurgedtheObamaadmin- rect governmentrole. health carereformwithoutadi- doubts therecanbemeaningful his party, saidMondayhe ing figureintheliberalwingof Chairman HowardDean,alead- FormerDemocraticParty tion thatfartoomanyinnocent of thedeathpenaltyinourna- CEO. “Itistheunjustreality Jealous, NAACPPresidentand court,“ saysBenjamin Todd get hislongoverduedayin of theSupremeCourthewill Thankstothewisdom commit. for acrimehelikelydidnot spent 18yearsondeathrow innocent. TroyDavishas ecuting amanwhoisprobably step backfromthebrinkofex- Court forthisjustdecisionto “We commendtheSupreme for thefirsttime. and examinedinacourtoflaw witness statementstobeheard contradicted theiroriginaleye- nesses whohaverecantedor the testimonyofsevenwit- evidentiary hearingwouldallow The ing toprovehisinnocence. Troy Davisanevidentiaryhear- gia tograntdeathrowinmate ordering afederaljudgeinGeor- United StatesSupremeCourtfor TheNAACPapplaudsthe Davis evidentiaryhearing Supreme Courtgrants Troy Ex- Gov. Dean callspublicoptionindispensable (212) 213-8585 Fax: (212)213-6291, Web Site: Periodicals postage paid atNew York, NY. POSTMASTER;sendaddress changestoTheNew York Beacon-237 W. 37 The New York Beacon(USPS011-156), servingMetropolitan New York ispublished weeklybySmithHajGroupat237 W. 37 Troy Davis maintained thatthehealthinsur- form withoutit,”hesaid.Dean “You can’t reallydohealth re- tem. ine shakeupoftheexistingsys- must besuchachoiceinanygenu- public optionisfairandsaidthere Dean,aphysician,arguedthat ment.” erage was“nottheessentialele- to providevirtuallyuniversalcov- ernment roleinasystemintended ing CNNSundaythatadirectgov- Sebelius, advancedthatline,tell- vices secretary, Kathleen Obama’s healthandhumanser- sliver” oftheoverallproposal. surance coveragewas“justa end thatthepublicoptionforin- Obama’s statementovertheweek- Press” aboutPresidentBarack was askedonNBC’s “Meetthe The former Vermont governor around thecountry. pants atatown-hall-stylemeetings Conference President. Dubose, NAACPGeorgiaState his innocence,”saysEdward and balancedhearingtoprove Davis willbeabletohaveafair Court decision. FinallyTroy is pleasedwithtoday’s Supreme “TheGeorgiaStateConference jamin ToddJealous. both families,”concludedBen- justice andtobringclosure real killerofOfficerMacPhailto the MacPhailfamilytobring tirelessly onbehalfofTroyand other groupshavebeenworking “TheNAACPalongwithmany ficer inSavannah,Georgia. Mark MacPhail,awhitepoliceof- row for18yearsthekillingof TroyDavishasbeenondeath Jealous. states when itworksasshould,” of ourcriminaljusticesystem cision todayaffirmstheintegrity color. The SupremeCourt’s de- reversed –arepoororpeopleof esty thatcannotberectifiedor men whoareexecuted–atrav- www .newyorkbeacon.com ciates LLCandthevicechair- sulting firmPhilipBerry Asso- dent ofthemanagementcon- by MayorBloombergare: Theeightmembersappointed prove ourschools.” low ustokeepworkingim- the lastsevenyearsandwillal- to makesomuchprogressover lowed ourschoolsandstudents school governancethathasal- step inre-establishingthe Bloomberg. “Thismarksthelast school education,”saidMayor has accesstoaqualitypublic making surethateachstudent trol ofschoolsin2002,andto have initiatedsincegainingcon- maintaining theboldreformswe Educational Policyiscriticalto “TheworkofthePanelfor lapsed earlierthissummer. school governancelegislation ously existedfrom2002untilthe first meeting.ThePanelprevi- members willelectachairatthe one appointeetothePanel,and EachBoroughPresidenthas lized. changes inhowschoolsareuti- schools andothersignificant proposals forclosingfailing contracts, laboragreements, the schoolcapitalplan,certain partment ofEducation’s budget, the ChancelloraswellDe- cational policiesproposedby bilities includeapprovingedu- The Panel’s primaryresponsi- and GittePeng. 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As presidentofthe Brooklyn PartnershipinSeptem- first presidentoftheDowntown school, wasappointedasthe Brooklyn publicelementary Brooklyn andasecondin in apublicPre-Kprogram JoeChan 4,000 youthannually. other programshelpingsome 36-bed maternityresidenceand to-day operations,includingthe and directsthenonprofit’s day- support programs.Shemanages youth developmentandfamily in teenpregnancyprevention, nationally-recognized innovator tive directorofInwoodHouse,a school inBrooklyn,istheexecu- has achildinpublicmiddle LindaLausellBryant ees. with morethan136,000employ- management toaschoolsystem experience inhumanresources He bringsmorethan25yearsof man ofCUNYBoardTrustees. tic priority. needed victoryonatopdomes- ers butcoulddeliveramuch- enrage Obama’s liberalsupport- publicans thatprobablywould chance forcompromisewithRe- surance programleavesopena stance onagovernment-runin- The shiftintheadministration’s terested,” hesaid. you’ve gottohavebothsidesin- order tohaveabipartisanbill, Republicans areinterestedandin public option.“Idon’tthinkthe see anyRepublicansupportfora Deanalsosaidhedoesn’tfore- ing theinsuranceindustry.” spend $60billionayearsubsidiz- surance reform... We shouldn’t reform. Itisn’ttheentiretyofin- role “theentiretyofhealthcare Hecalledadirectgovernment in recentyears. pressure onpatientsanddoctors” ance industryhas“putenormous Michael Bloomberg , whohasonechild (the city). , thechancel- th Street, Suite203,New York, NY 10018. th , who Street, Suite203,New York, NY 10018. tem. and initiativesthroughoutthesys- and oversaweducationstrategies policy andreform,developed advised onallissuesofeducation ing mayoralcontroloftheschools, nance reformlegislationestablish- implementing theschoolgover- played aleadroleincraftingand Dennis Walcott.she Mayor There tion policyadvisortoDeputy for fiveyearsasthesenioreduca- Than FictionProductions,served maker andfieldproducerforBetter independent documentaryfilm- GittePeng systems inthenation. the threelargestpublicuniversity senior administrativepositionsat the UnitedStateswhohaveheld higher educationadministratorsin 32 years,Moralesisoneofthefew leader inhighereducationforover An educatorandadministrative of StatenIslandinJune2007. the thirdpresidentofCollege University ofNew York toserveas by theBoardofTrusteesCity Tomás D.Morales gan Library&Museum President andTrusteeoftheMor- pital forSpecialSurgery, anda Vice the BoardofTrusteesforHos- Public Health,chairmanemeritusof Council attheHarvardSchoolof ment Fund,amemberoftheDean’s president oftheCharinaEndow- Heisdirectorand joined in1959. rector ofGoldmanSachs,afirmhe vices. as wellhomelessandseniorser- nence andout-patientmodalities, residential, methadone-to-absti- facilities whichincludedrug-free and oversightofthe Agency’s ten responsible fortheadministration ment servicesinNew York .Heis nity-based, substanceabusetreat- nonprofit providersandcommu- tan Village, Inc.oneofthelargest chief executiveofficerofSamari- TinoHernandez ment bysixtypercent. nization, Changincreasedenroll- sity inBrooklynpriortoitsreorga- president ofPolytechnicUniver- nonprofit cooperativeswould sell Conrad, D-N.D.,consumer-owned UnderaproposalbySen.Kent can declareavictory. crats wantacompromisesothey a publicoption—signthatDemo- would beopentoco-opsinsteadof SebeliussaidtheWhiteHouse while maintainingpoliticalstanding. nation’s almost50millionuninsured looking forawaytocoverthe makers andtheWhiteHouseare cess. Facingtoughaudiences,law- while Congressisonan August re- ties arelookingforconcessions Officialsfrombothpoliticalpar- fire chief.” care islikemakingapyromaniacthe of controllingthecostshealth private insurancecompaniesthejob Class Caucus,saidthat“leaving who isco-chairmanoftheMiddle Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., Richard L.Menschel (Continued onpage33) , anewmotherandan ispresidentand wasappointed isseniordi- A man openly carrying assault 3 weapon attends Obama protest NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August About a dozen people carry- ing guns, including one with a military-style rifle, milled among protesters outside the conven- tion center where President Barack Obama was giving a speech Monday — the latest in- cident in which protesters have openly displayed firearms near the president. Gun-rights advocates say they’re exercising their consti- tutional right to bear arms and protest, while those who argue for more gun control say it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Phoenix police said the gun- toters at Monday’s event, in- cluding the man carrying an AR- 15 semi-automatic rifle slung over his shoulder, didn’t need permits. No crimes were commit- ted, and no one was arrested. The man with the rifle declined to be identified but told The Ari- zona Republic that he was car- MADAM SECRETARY — President Barack Obama greets rying the assault weapon be- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s former secretary Helen Kogel cause he could. “In Arizona, I Denton during the 110th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Rev. Joseph Lowery still have some freedoms,” he Convention Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, in Phoenix. said. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix police Detective J. Oliver, who monitored the man University political scientist, said one carrying firearms during Lowery continues search at the downtown protest, said the incidents in New Hampshire Obama’s health care town hall near police also wanted to make sure and Arizona could signal the be- Bozeman on Friday. About 1,000 for justice at awards gala no one decided to harm him. ginning of a disturbing trend. people both for and against Obama “Just by his presence and “When you start to bring guns converged at a protest area near By Hazel Trice Edney neering and lifetime achieve- people seeing the rifle and to political rallies, it does layer the Gallatin Field Airport hangar ments in fighting for civil rights people knowing the president on another level of concern and where the event took place. One NNPA Editor-in-Chief – told a group of reporters that was in town, it sparked a lot of significance,” Solop said. “It ac- person accused of disorderly con- the struggle is not nearly over. emotions,” Oliver said. “We were tually becomes quite scary for duct was detained and released, WASHINGTON (NNPA) – “I haven’t done nearly as much keeping peace on both ends.” many people. It creates a chilling according to the Gallatin Airport Within the same hour that Rev. as I should have done. None of Last week, during Obama’s effect in the ability of our society Authority. Joseph Lowery received us have. …In spite of all the health care town hall in Ports- to carry on honest communica- Heather Benjamin of Denver’s America’s highest civilian progress we’ve made – and mouth, N.H., a man carrying a tion.” Mesa County sheriff’s department, honor, the civil rights icon – still we’ve come a long way - we still sign reading “It is time to water He said he’s never heard of the lead agency during Obama’s at the White House – declared have a mighty long way to go,” the tree of liberty” stood outside someone bringing an assault visit there, said no one was ar- war on the “myth” that America he said. with a pistol strapped to his leg. weapon near a presidential event. rested. is now a “post-racial” nation. He said the arrest of Harvard “It’s a political statement,” he “The larger the gun, the more Arizona is an “open-carry” state, “The concept of a post racial professor Henry Louis Gates by told The Boston Globe. “If you menacing the situation,” he said. which means anyone legally al- era is a myth created by media Cambridge police officer James don’t use your rights, then you Phoenix was Obama’s last stop lowed to have a firearm can carry and it ought to be dispersed,” Crowley in his own home was lose your rights.” on a four-day tour of western it in public as long as it’s visible. said Lowery, responding to a “clear evidence that race is still a Police asked the man to move states, including Montana and Only someone carrying a con- question from the NNPA News significant factor in life in away from school property, but Colorado. cealed weapon is required to have Service in the White House America and they still don’t get he was not arrested. Authorities in Montana said press room. “We are not post it.” Fred Solop, a Northern Arizona they received no reports of any- (Continued on page 22) racial.” He explained, “I remember Among 16 people to receive when I used to lecture young the Presidential Medal of Free- people on how to deal with the dom from Barack Obama, police: ‘If the police confronts America’s first African-America you, keep your hands in the air Finally, King of Pop will be president in the East Room of and say a little prayer.’ And that the White House on Aug. 12, Lowery – awarded for his pio- (Continued on page 22) laid to rest among the famous Joe Jackson, the father of the late Judge Mitchell Beckloff, who is over- pop icon Michael Jackson, said seeing matters related to Jackson’s Monday the famous star will be estate, approved the deal between buried in Holly Terrace in Forest the co-executors of Jackson’s will Lawn Memorial on Aug. 29, which and Bravado International Group, a would have been Michael’s 51st division of Universal Music Group birthday. owned by Vivendi SA. The Great Mausoleum at the But Beckloff postponed until Fri- Forest Lawn Memorial Park in day a decision on whether to ap- Glendale, Calif., is burial chamber prove concert promoter AEG Live’s of famous Hollywood screen leg- plans for a traveling exhibition of ends that include Clark Gable, Jackson memorabilia. He did so amid W.C. Fields, Red Skelton and Jean objections from attorneys for Harlow among many others. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, who The private ceremony will be lim- said the planned exhibition may not ited to family and close friends, a bring enough money to the estate. family member said. All of On Aug. 7, Beckloff approved a Michael’s five brothers plan to be deal between Jackson’s estate, AEG pallbearers. Live and Columbia Pictures, a divi- The family had delayed burying sion of Sony Corp, for a movie to be Michael for weeks, fearing the released October 30 using footage ghouls could try to desecrate the Michael Jackson from the pop star’s final rehearsals. gravesite. The executors of Jackson’s will, Meanwhile, a judge on Monday traveling exhibition dedicated to longtime attorney John Branca and approved a deal for the sale of the King of Pop, amid objections music executive John McClain, have Michael Jackson merchandise, but from the singer’s mother. delayed making a decision on a (Continued on page 22) Sydney Poitier Los Angeles Superior Court NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 4 tual Journey Narratives ofMyLife:ASpiri- hosted theeveningdinnerparty Isaiah Washington,actor, Moore, WSBTVanchor;and gia Statelegislator;Jovita Alisha Thomas Morgan, Geor- Stickney andIsaiah Washington. Dick Gregory, Phyllis Yvonne Ballentine, ElizabethOmilami, event included Warren speakers andpresentersatthis Bridge inSelma, AL.,. 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Antoinin, DerrickBoazman,and Henrietta George Andrews, were madebyMonicaPearson, Narratives” of Dr. Vivian’s ful andproductivedialogue, instead ofengaginginthought- that whatisevensadder system isbadlybroken, and reau saidthecountry’s health the NAACP’s Washington Bu- HilaryO.Shelton,director of cials. cussion withtheirelectedoffi- in thoughtful,productivedis- Congress shouldbeengaging nents ofthecurrentplanbefore health care,Jealoussaidoppo- myths andmistrustsabout Insteadofspinningaweb out wrong,”headded. plorable, unproductiveandflat on Rep.Scott’s door, arede- ing paintingofaNaziswastika cially offensivetactics,includ- litical process,andemployra- “Their intenttodisruptthepo- President Benjamin T. Jealous. discussions” saidNAACP plorable anticsduringthese gone toofarbystoopingtode- form andpartisanactivistshave “Opponentsofhealthcarere- fair andcivildebate. health careandencouragesa rious discussionneededover designed todistractfromase- as the“disruptivestrategies” for anendtowhatitdescribed rights organizationhascalled The nation’s leading civil Special toNYBeacon By J.ZamgbaBrowne strategies over health care debate NAACP urgesendtodisruptive HIV andTB,twokeystepsin better treatpatientswithboth treatment overalifetimeand help ensure“wecansustain Monday’s announcementwill TheformerPresidentsaid out theirentirelife,”headded. affordable healthcarethrough- to medicinesandquality pends onuninterruptedaccess their continuedsurvivalde- said PresidentClinton.“But access lifesavingtreatment, with HIV/AIDSarenowableto tive, twomillionpeopleliving foundation’s HIV/AIDSInitia- “Thankstotheworkofmy two diseases. vention andtreatmentofthe calls formoreintegratedpre- people withHIV–reinforce leading causeofdeath ments onHIVandTB–the medications. Thenewagree- taking second-lineHIV/AIDS to treattuberculosisinpatients crease to$1perdoseondrug cess througha60percentde- Pfizercommitstoimproveac- veloping countries. with drug-resistantHIVinde- prices ofmedicinesforpatients Pfizer andMylantolowertheir two pharmaceuticalcompanies, has reachedanagreementwith FormerPresidentBillClinton Special toNYBeacon By J.ZamgbaBrowne prices withpharmaceuticalfirms Clinton brokers lower HIV drug resistance tostandardfirst- patients whohavedeveloped enable once-dailytreatmentof lamivudine (3TC)–neededto (RTV), tenofovir(TDF),and atazanavir (ATV), ritonavir available fourdrugs– Mylan company, aremaking ARVs, MylanandMatrix,a more affordablesecond-line Addressing theneedfor HIV/AIDS pandemic.” turning thetideofglobal moves through Congress,the Whilehealthcarereform added. of healthcarereform,” he sentatives onthecrucialissue to engagetheirelectedrepre- and allowthe American people intimidation andnamecalling reform needtomoveawayfrom “Opponentsofhealthcare and intimidation. public opinionthroughfear cussion andswaythecourtof and preventaninformeddis- ism andshout-downstotry “hate mongering,sensational- adversaries areturningto President Obama Bill Clinton perately needed,”headded. the worldwheretreatmentisdes- vironmental conditionsinpartsof products thatcanwithstanden- advance inthedevelopmentof ritonavir alsorepresentsanother able, heat-stableversionof patient compliance.Ourafford- patient pillburdenandfacilitate line-in-box,’ whichwillreduce “Thisincludesour‘second- solutions. and affordablepharmaceutical ating andintroducinginnovative continue ourcommitmentofcre- “MylanandMatrixareproudto global fightagainstHIV/AIDS.” world isacriticalelementinthe treatments inthedeveloping sustainable accesstoeffective Robert J.Courysaid,“Ensuring MylanChiefExecutiveOfficer Caribbean. rica, Asia, Latin America, andthe curement Consortiumacross Af- the ClintonFoundation’s Pro- governments thataremembersof and priceswillbeavailableto ally startingin2010.Theproducts ond-line-in-box” –at$425annu- gether inonepackage–a“sec- Matrixwillalsosellthepillsto- than $475annually. products, withatotalpriceofless available thisweekasseparate bill. Thethreepillsweremade lamivudine combinedintoasingle in pills,withtenofovirand Thefourdrugswillbeavailable line ARVs. nation’s population. the deprivedsegments of the treatments havenotpassed onto the discoveryofnewdrugs and last 10years,thegainsmade by made alotofadvancesover the Hesaidwhilemedicalscience has them.” and quality, theycandetermine ence anindividual’s healthcare where onelivescannotonlyinflu- skin color, ethnicbackgroundand “IntheU.S.today, Sheltonsaid come communities. stronger healthservicesinlow-in- and communitiesofcolor research, andresourcestopeople ity inhealthcareaccess,treatment, Also aplanthat willensurequal- matter what. affordable healthcarecoverageno ways betheretoensurequality, guaranteed backupwhichwillal- health careplanthatwillprovide tiative thatincludesanewpublic TheNAACPalsowantsanini- lic healthcareplan. als withchoiceofaprivateorpub- to chroniccare,providesindividu- everyone’s needs,frompreventive sive healthcarebenefitsthatmeet to containstandard,comprehen- TheNAACPalsowantstheplan tions. and coversallpre-existingcondi- ery individual,familyandbusiness coverage thatisaffordabletoev- package providesfullhealthcare ensure thatanyhealthcarereform NAACP saiditisworkinghardto

5 NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 6 Blount County. ing fromacaseinnearby a Confederateflagbanresult- eral courtrulingwhichupheld Judge Tom Varlan citedafed- but inhisdecisionU.S.District new trialhadbeenscheduled, and endedwithahungjury. A Thecasewastriedayearago pride inhisSouthernheritage. claimed hewantedtodisplay outside Knoxville, Tenn. Defoe Anderson CountyHighSchool belt bucklewiththeflagto 2006 forwearinga T-shirt and pended forinsubordinationin was senthomeandthensus- Tommy Defoesuedafterhe ing theConfederateflag. dent whoworeclothingbear- Tennessee highschoolstu- lawsuit broughtbyaformer week threwoutafree-speech (NNPA) - last A federaljudge Afro-American Newspapers Special totheNNPA fromthe fought andwon” saidNAACP rights victories havebeen for whichmanyofourcivil justice providetheframework sion forlegalequityandsocial “Margaret Bush Wilson’s pas- at theageof90. Mrs. Wilson diedon Aug. 11 the statementsaid. NAACP BoardofDirectors.,” American womantochairthe lawyer whowasthefirst African ret Bush Wilson, anactivistand dened bythepassingofMarga- “ TheNAACPfamilyissad- the NAACPboardofdirectors. first Blackwomantothechair tivist lawyer, whobecamethe Margaret Bush Wilson, anac- a statementaboutthedeathof TheNAACPlastweekissued to wearConfederateflag Judge tossesstudentsuit school. high to Tommy Defoesuedfor hisrighttowear Confederategarb NAACP mourns passingoffirstwomanchair ofDirectors Bd. preme Courtruled thatBlackstu- up oneyearearlier aftertheSu- School ofLawinMissouri, set entered LincolnUniversity Talladega College,in1940, she Followinghergraduationfrom youth. which shebecameamember asa Louis BranchoftheNAACP, of her parentswereactiveintheSt. Wilson earlyinlife,asbothof and itsmissionwereinstilledin TheimportanceoftheNAACP ing Missourilawyer.” board chairmanandapathbreak- NAACP boardmemberand garet Bush Wilson servedasan world haslostapioneer. Mar- has lostachampionandthe tors JulianBond.“TheNAACP Chairman oftheBoardDirec- “We arestunned.” chance ofwinning,”Irionsaid. essentially sayingyouhaveno the lasttrialandthisrulingis “We cameclosetowinningat Van Irion,toldthe TV station. lockdown, Defoe’s attorney, to afightandschool County case,racialtensionsled However, intheBlount local TennesseeTVstation. School Superintendent,tolda County Foster, Anderson group ofindividuals,”Larry attention tooneindividualora learning andthatitwillnotbring dress codethatisconduciveto “We’re goingtoprovidea if theclothingwaspermitted. tion totheschoolenvironment” material andsubstantialdisrup- who “reasonablyforecasteda erly limitedbyschoolofficials battle flagin2006wereprop- to displaytheConfederate that Defoe’s free-speechrights Varlan saidinhisdecision (Courtesy Photo) bribes and30millionsharesof forfeit $470,000inalleged decided thatJeffersonmust Jurorsreturnedtocourtand not takenintocustody. appeal hisconvictionandwas Theformercongressmancan years inprison. Jeffersonfacesupto150 for Oct.30. Sentencingwasscheduled strong aboutthem.” day ofindictmentandfeelvery fighting thisissuessincethe sues toappealon,we’vebeen “We haveverystronglegalis- withJeffersonathisside. said defense attorneyRobertTrout proved anything,” Jefferson that case,wedidn’tthinkthey “We didn’t thinktheyproved peal theconviction. torneys saidtheyplantoap- doing aftertheverdict.Hisat- ers whoaskedhimhowhewas shaken Jeffersontoldreport- “I’mholdingup,”avisibly a violation.” freezer isnotagrayarea.It’s Ninety-thousand dollarsina gressman, isabovethelaw. “Noperson,notevenacon- added. It cannotbetolerated,”Boente for saleandbetraythatoffice. man —canputtheirofficeup certainly notaU.S.Congress- that nopublicofficial—and “Itshouldbeaclearsignal us heretoday.” fice andthat’s whatbrought lated thattrust.Hesoldhisof- honest servicesandhevio- States andheowedthemhis and thepeopleofUnited with thecitizensofLouisiana man Jeffersonhadacontract the courthouse, ”Congress- small armyofreportersoutside torney DanaBoentetoldthe 5, in Alexandria, Va.,, U.S. At- nounced on Wednesday, Aug. After the decisionwasan- home. freezer inthecongressman’s $90,000 incashhiddena investigators recovered national attentionafterfederal high-profile casethatattracted guilty on11of16countsina Reconstruction, wasfound first Blackcongressmansince William Jefferson, Louisiana’s NEW ORLEANS(NNPA) - Louisiana Weekly Special totheNNPA fromthe found guiltyon11 of16counts Ex-Congressman Jeffersonis Margaret Bush Wilson Jefferson usededucationtolift Williamhigh school, Jennings parents whodidnotcomplete Lake Providence,Louisianato Oneofninechildrenbornin riches story. was thequintessentialrags-to- liam Jefferson’s risetopower Forsome,Congressman Wil- trunk ofhercar. gressman thatwaskeptinthe over abriefcasetothecon- footage ofMoodyhanding rant withMoodyaswell Jefferson hadinahotelrestau- showing aconversation ecutors releasedFBItapes verdict wasread,federalpros- Lessthantwohoursafterthe be akeyFBIinformant. Mody, wholaterturnedoutto under theownershipofLori lished bytheJeffersonclan Limited wasacompanyestab- be abletoaffordit.W2-IBBS, rica thatmightotherwisenot derdeveloped countriesin Af- speed Internetaccesstoun- could deliveraffordable,high- mote iGateasacompanythat wife anddaughtershelpedpro- Theformercongressman,his and W2-IBBS,Limited. technology companies—iGate stock hereceivedthroughtwo of NAACPBranches ofwhich the Missouri State Conference ence inMissouriwhichbecame first statewideNAACPConfer- Inearly1960,sheorganized the dent oftheSt.LouisBranch. citizens. In1958,shebecamepresi- white businessmentohireblack Opportunity Counciltogetlocal NAACP whentheyformedaJob volunteer fortheSt.LouisBranch Court. In1956,shebeganworkas Kramer casetotheU.S.Supreme brought thesuccessfulShelleyvs. kers, organized byherfather, who tion, sheincorporatedblackbro- In1953,followinghergradua- tional opportunitieselsewhere. School orprovideequaleduca- University ofMissouriLaw dents mustbeadmittedtothe Former CongressmanWilliamJefferson tion of1982,andsubsequently bent DutchMorialintheelec- Orleans ,losingfirsttoincum- bids tobecomemayorofNew He launchedtwounsuccessful later, whereheserveduntil1990. the LouisianaSenatethreeyears leans in1976andwaselectedto JeffersonmovedtoNewOr- of Louisianafrom1973to1975. Senator J.BennettJohnston,Jr., a legislativeassistanttoU.S. Louisiana. Jeffersonservedas Court fortheEasternDistrictof of theUnitedStatesDistrict a clerkforJudge Alvin B.Rubin early 1970swhilestillservingas Hebeganpracticinglawinthe Center in1996. Georgetown UniversityLaw an LLMintaxationfrom Harvard Universityin1972and earned alawdegreefrom serve capacityuntil1975.He States Army andservedinare- second lieutenantintheUnited Jefferson wascommissioneda Baton Rouge. After Southern, gree fromSouthernUniversity- went ontoearnabachelor’s de- High Schoolin1965,Jefferson graduating fromG. W. Griffin himself outofpoverty. After Association wasunparalleled,” her steadfastcommitmentto the consummate NAACP leader, and “Margaret Bush Wilson wasthe me.” board, Idon’tcarewhatyou call nize thatI‘mchairmanof the sponded “Aslongasyourecog- chairperson? chairlady?shere- quired “Whatshallwecallyou? when maleboardmembersin- After herelectionaschairman, for nineyearsthrough1983. 1975 andservedinthisposition until herelectionaschairmanin a memberforthenext12years, Board ofDirectorsin1963andwas was laterelectedtotheNAACP she alsoservedaspresident.She (Continued onpage35) (Continued on page35)

7 NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 8 is timetowater thetreeoflib- rying thewords sayingthat“it he alsohadasignwithhimcar- to carryaweaponopenly, but right underNewHampshirelaw, view withKostric,heclaimed his strapped tohisleg.Inaninter- Town hallmeetingwithagun show uptoaNewHampshire as people,like William Kostric, Hisverylifeisbeingtested, gram. Barack Obama’s governingpro- eral uprisingoverPresident becomes theplatformforagen- fronts asthehealthcaredebate Itistimefortestingonseveral NNPA Columnist By Ron Walters rights hypocritesremaincritical Butsomeso-calledanimal dogs-out columns/michael-vick-let-the- http://www.georgecurry.com/ in an August 27,2007column. I describedsuchactsindetail ment ofdogswashorrifyingand was nodoubtthat Vick’s treat- told the Associated Press. There PETA spokesmanDanShannon and heldthemunderwater,” cuted themwithjumpercables dogs fromtrees.Heelectro- decided tosignaguywhohung are disappointedthattheEagles football fansaroundtheworld “PETA andmillionsofdecent ing theproquarterback. that itplanstocontinuehound- mal rightsgroups,madeclear ment of Animals (PETA), theani- PeoplefortheEthicalTreat- threat. would followthroughontheir standing inline,hopingthey son ticketsandotherswere cel theirprizedandlimitedsea- Somefansthreatenedtocan- dogs. Michael Vick chewtoysfor TheauctionsiteeBayoffered die…” Eagles’ fightsong:“Die,Fido, posed somenewlyricsforthe Bigmouths onsportsradio,pro- became popularagain. oes of“WhoLettheDogsOut?” by thePhiladelphiaEagles,ech- Michael Vick hadbeensigned Whenitwasannouncedthat NNPA Columnist By GeorgeE.Curry Michael Vick haspaidhisdues Protestors are testingPresident Obama’s fortitude William Egyir: Miatta HajSmith: Walter Smith: Beacon seemed threatening havinga most certainly wouldhave the UnitedStatesandKostric from threateningthePresident of that case,prohibitsanycitizens which shouldtakenprecedent in States wasthere.Federallaw, the PresidentofUnited this individualquickly, given that of theSecretServicesecuring is thattherearenonewsreports The strangethingaboutthis Oklahoma Cityseveralyearago. up thefederalcourthousein Timothy McVeigh whenheblew been thesamephrasecarriedby shedding ofblood,andithad that libertyoftenrequiredthe mas Jefferson ThiswasaphrasefromTho- erty.” Eagle quarterbackDonovan Vick sagaistheroleplayed by Themostinspiringpartofthe season is Aug. 27. the earliesthecanplayinpre- stated Vick onJuly27,meaning Goodell hasconditionallyrein- NFLCommissionerRoger Indianapolis Colts. Dungy, theformercoachof period, hewasvisitedby Tony in federalprison.Duringthat him. Vick servedayearandhalf ers hadagreedtotestifyagainst guilty afterhisthreeco-defend- fights. Hedecidedtoplead dogs thatfailedtodowellintest eration thatkilledatleasteight and pledguiltytorunninganop- dog fightingringinrural Virginia Hewaspartofan underground ruptcy. and eventuallyfiledforbank- banned indefinitelybytheNFL charges surfaced, Vick was league. After thedogfighting the highestpaidplayerin $130 millioncontract,makinghim cons signedhimtoa10-year, the 2001draft. The Atlanta Fal- Vick wastheNo.1draftpickin paid forhisorheroffence. remains evenafterapersonhas is astrongrevengestreakthat chance. Inreality, however, there for givingsomeoneasecond and patourselvesontheback much webelieveinforgiveness As anation,weliketosayhow not theonlycowards. the “animalrights”groupsare and otherinnocentanimals. And censes tothosewhohuntdeer lenge statelawsthatprovideli- of Vick whilerefusingtochal- New York Publisher &Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Editorial Co-Publisher &ExecutiveEditor (which) inf erred receiver TerrellOwens. chance oncontroversialwide that thiswasateamtook don’t runfromit.Don’tforget looking forcontroversy, they from Vick. While theydon’t go lic controversybystayingaway have avoidedanunneededpub- Ofcourse,theEaglescould the ledger.” ready for Vick tobe the faceon the faceofleague–butitis NFL isnotreadyfor Vick tobe blogger JeffSchultznotes,“The Vick’s Eaglesjersey. As sports is alreadysellingreplicatesof fully reinstated,NFLShop.com Even though Vick be hasyetto no timeexploitinghisname. into acceptance,ithaswasted gradually bringing Vick back Ironically, whiletheNFL is tract. over thetwoyearsofcon- tives thatcouldtotalupto$3 worth $5.2million,plusincen- lion andasecond-yearoption Vick toatwo-yeardeal:$1.6mil- Jeffrey Lurie.TheEaglessigned dent JoeBannerandowner Reid, wholobbied Team Presi- rubbed off onHeadCoach Andy And McNabb’s enthusiasm place you? someone whocouldpossiblyre- lobbied yourcompanytohire Whenwasthelasttimeyou here withthisgroupofguys.” to getasecondchancethan chances andwhatbetterplace here. Ibelieveinsecond pretty muchlobbiedtogethim McNabb. HetoldESPN.com,“I the vitriolthat hasaccompanied nouncing such practicesand Ratherthanthemedia de- portunity. ever theyhaveareasonable op- haters plottingtodoharmwhen- to thinktoomuchsense the president andonedoesn’thave BarackObamaisalready the dent. too closetobeingthepresi- mant wasthat,hegetting captured ontapebyaninfor- dent. Theiradmittedmotive, when hewasrunningforPresi- Louis tokillRev. JesseJackson some WhitesupremacistsinSt. cret Serviceuncoveredaplotby went backto1988whentheSe- WhenIsawthat,mymind loaded weapononhisperson. (Continued onpage33) the opinions of the pundits. The the opinionsof thepundits. has takenplace muchbetterthan Iunderstandthepolling that conclusions? What guidestheir people been? leadership. Wherehavethese done thisorthat,andtakinglittle for nothavingsaidthisor that, the table,heisbeingchastised cepts ofhealthcarethatareon clarity inexplainingdifficultcon- Ratherthanpraisinghimforhis quent reportage. could nottellitfromthesubse- well inthosesettings,butyou Hehasdone fronted personally. anticipation thathewillbecon- hall meetingsintheMid-West in lowing thePresidentouttotown appear towantmoredrama,fol- these townhallmeetings, they illness? health carebillsforanunplanned uninsured, theyhaveencountered people filebankruptcybecause, economic vitality. Howmany tial partofeconomicrecoveryand health insurance. Itisanessen- team shouldholdthelineon promise, PresidentObamaandhis While politicsistheartofcom- tive, andinsleepy August, too. surance couldturnsovitupera- thought adebateabouthealthin- and Louise?). Still,Inever those policies(rememberHarry were attemptingtoimplement pretty nastywhentheClintons tional healthinsurancewere because thosewhoopposena- racial elementinthisopposition Ihesitatetosaythatthereisa emotion andshortonfacts. shrill anduncivil. Itislongon the evidence–discussionis Here’s are, theyaregoingafterit. water andso,likethesharksthey Obama. Theyseebloodinthe they dislikePresidentBarack Theydon’tdislikehealthcare, tion. ceive intheObama Administra- pouncing onaweaknessthey per- jumped inonthisoneasawayof with healthcare,perse,buthave and somewhohavenoproblem exist butfrightenmanypeople, with “deathpanels”thatdonot have twistedprovisionstoendup who dishonestly(likeSarahPalin) role inprovidinghealthcare,some honestly opposeagovernment There are some Americans who insurance. uninsured Americans gethealth ernment hopestohelp50million stituencies aboutwaysourgov- share informationwiththeircon- who aresimplyattemptingto heaped onmembersofCongress real orimagined,thatisbeing around thecountryandire, meetings thatarehappening I amfascinatedbythetownhall NNPA Columnist By JulianneMalveaux care, theydislikeObama They don’tdislikehealth eryone. Butthefreemarketadvo- eryone. the markethasn’tworkedforev- Government issteppinginbecause willing toinsuretheuninsured. vate sectorhasheretoforebeenun- feature. Why? Becausethepri- support healthcarewithoutthis members ofCongresswhowillnot ThereareDemocratic tant partofit. of theObamaplan,itisanimpor- ance optionisnotthecentralfact Whilethegovernment-runinsur- pray theywon’tgetsick. people decidetotakeachanceand worker’s paycheck. That’s when miums willtakeuptoathirdof Insomecases,pre- can’t affordit. health insurance,ortheysimply at lowwagesoftendonothave labor marketandthosewhowork Those whoareseparatedfromthe but paymoredearlyforinsurance. self-employed havesomeoptions, tions, whilethosewhoaregainfully have thebesthealthinsuranceop- jobs thatprovidebenefitsclearly of thesystem. Thoseofuswith cans arepushedtotheperiphery inexcusable thatsomany Ameri- are spentonhealthcare,anditis One insevenofourGDPdollars reform. is abletodealwithcomprehensive perhaps thisoneinasecondterm) future timewhenanotherleader(or take placeabouthealthcareuntila postpones thereckoningthatmust forces thatRepublicanswant,and preserves theso-calledfreemarket sents capitulationonakeypoint, ment-run insurance. Thisrepre- Americans theoptionofgovern- haps abandontheideaofgiving seems readytostepbackandper- real opposition,PresidentObama astroturf organizationsplayingat After beingbatteredbythe ance theyneed? people don’thavethehealthinsur- productivity drainexistsbecause Whatkindof adults andchildren. there are50millionuninsured can’t gettoadoctor? We know to becomelargeonesbecausethey Howmanyallowsmallillnesses a “bi-partisan”solution,meaning questions thatproposetosupport reform, butarelardedwithsubtle vision adsthatappeartosupport ter atthis.Theyhavefielded tele- Theinsuranceindustryisa mas- sion. tion feedsintothefearandindeci- lack ofasettledpiecelegisla- where theconfusionaround the mostpotentresourceand a debatewherefear-mongeringis Butitismoredifficulttohandle ter. thinking hecouldhavedonebet- at 43percent,with48percent health caredebatehavefoundhim asked howhasObamahandledthe questions inrecentpollshave (Continued on page33) (Continued onpage33) 9 Opinion NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August Obama is bringing back Title VI of the Civil Rights Act By Harry Alford the pieces of legislation that construction unions who by the started the development of minor- way discriminate against minority NNPA Columnist ity businesses in the federal pro- businesses, particularly Black curement programs, our busi- ones. Also, his Secretary of HUD Oh, it has been a long drought nesses started to grow. It even Alphonso Jackson broke procure- in Washington, DC. One of the brought the emergence of Black ment records for utilization of most precious components of Enterprise Magazine’s Top 100 Black, Hispanic and female busi- the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has Black Business listing. nesses respectively. These two been diminishing at a constant Growth was ever present and the actions actually created a good rate at the federal level. It didn’t foes also entered the scene. The crop of new million dollar busi- matter who was President or Reagan Administration came into nesses within our communities. Attorney General. This law was power and Title VI started to be in Still, the Title VI office of the De- being ignored, diverted and danger. Attorney General Ed partment of Justice was just a misrepresented. Meese decided to strip the staff shell. It was just a shame and all civil of the Title VI department of the Now comes the Obama Admin- rights groups seem not to know Civil Rights Division. It shrunk to istration and things appear to be exactly what it is. Their focus is one person and his/her duties changing rapidly under Attorney on Title VII which deals with em- were to be solely on the Ameri- General Eric Holder. The Acting ployment and promotion. Title cans with Disabilities Act. Assistant Attorney General, VI is the standard for all affir- That’s right the main focus on Loretta King, under direction of mative action programs con- Title VI was now people with dis- Attorney General Holder has is- cerning procurement, funding, abilities not affirmative action for sued a directive to all federal agen- and other business activity. All minority and women businesses. cies. In that three page directive of the affirmative action pro- In essence, the enforcer of Title President Obama she makes it very clear that a new grams within the Small Business VI, the Department of Justice, be- day has come and they are bring- Administration, US Department came negligent of that duty. were going to return. Progress opposition “Don’t worry, I will ing of Transportation, etc. evolved The Bush Administration fol- lasted through the first Clinton push back and they are not go- Title VI back into enforcement. from implementation of Title VI. lowed the two Reagan administra- Administration but things ing to improve their status. He Not just threatening to cut off The main watchdog and en- tions and it was no better. The started to change as he neared then began his “mend it, don’t funding to those who don’t com- forcer of Title VI is the Civil Rights neglect carried on. If fact, he re-election in 1996. The Clinton end it” program on affirmative ply but she is prepared to start liti- Division, U.S. Department of Jus- threatened not to renew the whole Administration started to back action which was, in fact, a sharp gation to make examples of those tice. The responsibilities are the Civil Rights Act when the renewal pedal in face of strong Republi- lessening of the enforcement. who still think it is a joke. This management of the Assistant At- fell before him. However, he re- can attacks on affirmative ac- He did it in front of all of us and directive can be found on the torney General in that office. In canted under pressure and ex- tion. Deval Patrick would an- to this day I am still embittered home page of National Black essence, if we are to see a turn- tended it. nounce that he was leaving and that the Congressional Black Chamber of Commerce website. around in Title VI enforcement it The first Clinton Administration we started to see things falling Caucus went along with it with- We are motivated and will start to will come from Attorney General came in and Deval Patrick, now the apart. out one defection. fight again for Title VI and re-open Eric Holder with the blessing of democratic Governor of Massa- The final betrayal came after President George W. Bush the doors of opportunity at long President Obama. There are en- chusetts, took the reigns of As- Minister Louis Farrakhan suc- would succeed the Clinton Ad- last. couraging signs that show that sistant Attorney General for Civil cessfully pulled off the Million ministration and he didn’t have Harry Alford is the co-founder, is starting to happen. Rights. He was brilliant. He re- Man March. to do a thing. The horror was President/CEO, of the National After the Honorable Parren J. plenished the staff and began It was like President Clinton already in place. There were few Black Chamber of Commerce. Mitchell (D – Maryland) wrote shaking things up. decided to do the push back gains through the Bush Admin- Website: www.nationalbcc.org. and carried through Congress It appeared that the good days himself by telling the nervous istration as it was not friendly to Email: [email protected] Life and death and child health reform By Marian Wright Edelman nosed with advanced kidney can- because she hadn’t received He lost twenty pounds. He had they are eligible. That’s why I’m cer. Because of the family’s re- notice that the application had to rely on free samples of experi- calling on each of you to join us Child Watch duced income, the six months of been approved. mental drugs as the only treat- now in demanding that Congress As a child, Devante Johnson’s chemotherapy treatments But there was still time she ment available to him. But he enact child health care reform leg- future seemed to be full of prom- Devante received were covered thought. However, to be on the didn’t give up and never com- islation that simplifies children ise. He made excellent grades in by Medicaid. At the end of the safe side, Tamika Scott submit- plained. getting and staying enrolled in school and was a help around treatments, the doctors pro- ted two more completed appli- Mrs. Scott inquired on numer- health care regardless of where the house. His mother, Tamika nounced him cured. Six months cations, followed up with doz- ous occasions about the status they live in America. Scott, worked hard, managing to later, the cancer returned. ens of phone calls, and faxed of his application but never got To avoid more deaths like raise three boys while pursuing Devante and his mother were supplemental information. Af- a satisfactory answer. For four Devante’s, access to health care a career, buying a house and then told that a new three-year ter six weeks, she found out months, no one in the Depart- must be simple and seamless. Cur- completing a college degree. course of chemotherapy, radia- that Devante’s Medicaid appli- ment of Human Services told her rently, six million of the nation’s Mrs. Scott had a 401(k) retire- tion and constant monitoring were cation had not been approved the application was lost in the nine million uninsured children ment fund and private health in- critical to Devante’s recovery. As and that it was going to be sent system and had never been pro- are eligible for but not enrolled in surance and was confident she a testament to his character, for verification of eligibility in cessed. Medicaid and CHIP largely be- was prepared for unforeseen Devante remained upbeat and op- the Texas Children’s Health In- With no where else to turn, she cause of state-imposed barriers emergencies. At 29, she took timistic about the new treatment. surance Program (CHIP). appealed to her state represen- that Congress can and must elimi- comfort in the belief that her fam- Tamika Scott didn’t plan to rely When she contacted the CHIP tative. Through his interven- nate this year. ily was secure. on government supported health agency to check the status of tion, Devante’s health coverage These include known obstacles But as we reported two years insurance to protect her children Devante’s application, she was was restored in one day. He was to enrollment like waiting lists ago, her family’s middle class but she had no other option. repeatedly told they hadn’t re- transferred to the University of and face-to-face interviews. Ulti- security crumbled when her Devante’s Medicaid coverage ceived it. The expiration date Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer mately, the bill Congress passes doctors told her she had Mul- was essential for him to receive for Devante’s coverage came Center where he received first must leave children better off than tiple Sclerosis and strongly the life-saving care he required. shortly thereafter, and his ac- rate, comprehensive care. But it they are now, and in no case urged her to leave her job be- Two months before the expira- cess to life giving care was cut was too late. Devante Johnson, should any child be worse off. cause the stress of work would tion of his Medicaid coverage, off. His treatments immediately courageous to the end, died on Congress is not there yet and make her condition worse. With she submitted an application for stopped. March 1, 2007. He was 14. The they need to hear from you. the dramatic loss of income and Medicaid renewal to the Texas Tamika Scott re-mailed and medical cause of death was Marian Wright Edelman, whose insurance, everything she was Department of Human Services, re-faxed the application as she complications from advanced new book is The Sea Is So Wide building began to slip away as confident that two months was watched her son get sicker with cancer. And My Boat Is So Small: Chart- she cashed in stocks and used more than sufficient time for the no way to get him the treatment He also died from a shameful ing a Course for the Next Genera- money from her retirement fund application to be processed to al- needed to save his life. and preventable failure of state tion, is president of the Children’s to pay bills. low her child’s health care to con- Devante’s growing tumor be- and federal systems and the Defense Fund. For more informa- Fifteen months later, her prob- tinue without any interruption in came a visibly protruding lump lack of a commitment to make tion about the Children’s Defense lems worsened. Her oldest son, coverage. One month before the on his back. His pain increased sure every child in America gets Fund, go to http://www.child Devante, then 10, was diag- deadline, she became concerned and walking became difficult. the health coverage for which rensdefense.org/. NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 10 But Icomeawaywithaneven with hopeandIhaveseendespair. Cape Verde. “Ihavebeenfilled Nigeria andLiberia,aswell Democratic RepublicofCongo, the South Africa,Angola, Kenya, secretary saidofhervisitsto “Ihavebeenoverwhelmed,”the Washington. as shepreparedtoheadback Minister JoseMariaPereiraNeves ference inCape Verde withPrime Clinton saidatajointnewscon- “Ilovecomingto Africa,” ernment leadersthere. love” messagesshegavetogov- voiced noregretsabout“tough optimistic aboutitsfutureand Rodham ClintonsaidFridayshe’s tour, U.S.SecretaryofState Hillary Winding upan11-day African SANTA MARIA,Cape Verde – By MatthewLee Karanja, has renderedmany in dams.This, accordingto ing waterdueto fallingvolumes The country hasbeenration- forthcoming threemonths. power rationingprogramfor the Kenyan governmentunveiled a lion treeseachyearas the commitment toplantingonemil- announced thechurchcouncil’s Karanja,an Anglican priest, and socialrestoration. planting asanactofreligious rican countrytoadopttree He urged citizensintheeast Af- Council ofChurcheson Aug. 6. Peter Karanja,oftheNational sowed inthepast,”saidRev. fruits (of)greedandimprudence “We aretodayreapingthe general scarcity. ine, hunger, malnutritionand ronment, bringingdrought,fam- destroying thecountry’s envi- Kenya arewarningthatgreedis (GIN)-Protestantchurchesin speak outagainstgreed Kenya church leaders love’ messageto Africa Clinton: USsent‘tough development. nation tour of Africa aimedatpromoting democracyand Johnson Sirleaf.LiberiaisthesixthlegofClinton’s seven- first democraticallyelectedfemaleleader, President Ellen to showtheObamaadministration’s supportfor Africa’s 13, 2009.ClintondepartedNigeriaforLiberiaThursday she boardsher planein Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, Aug. U.S. Secretary ofState HillaryRodhamClintonwavesas African Scene said Wabukala. participated in thedestruction,” tion andthat,as aresult,wehave ferent toenvironmentaldegrada- churches, haveoftenbeenindif- confess thatwe,especially as brought deathtotheland. We “We havetoooftenabusedand to flourish. lowed theearthanditscreatures man beingshadnotalwaysal- pastoral letterconfessedthathu- Eliud Wabukala, inan August elected AnglicanArchbishop the At Karanja. in ourwatertowers,”said themselves andtheircroniesland environment byallocatingto tinue todestroyourcountry’s of impunity, deliberatelycon- cause ofgreedbuiltonaculture and politicalappointeeswho,be- come isbornebythepoliticians “We areincensed...thisout- businesses useless. taken measurestoensureaccount- free andfairelectionshas nations asithasheldnumerous serve asamodelforother African off thecoastof West Africa, could Verde, aformerPortuguesecolony U.S.officialshavesaidthatCape and theruleoflaw. the areasoffreepress,speech emerging Africa” withprogressin said that“werepresentanewand RespondingtoClinton,Neves exists. violence andsqualorwhereverit and combatcivilstrife,disease, corruption, promotedemocracy, this year, acallforleaderstofight Obama broughtto Africa earlier message thatPresidentBarack Sheusedthetourtoreinforcea had before,”Clintonsaid. greater levelofcommitmentthanI (Continued onpage33) same time,Kenya’s newly Tradeunionsandopposition his government. and electricityhavealsotested services suchashousing,water who wantbetteraccesstobasic tests bypoorSouth Africans Strikesoverwagesandpro- ability totacklethoseissues. has hamperedhisgovernment’s leviate poverty, buttherecession create thousandsofjobsandal- Hecametopowerpromising Mehta, Mumbai,India time willbepost World Cup Arun Perhapstherealassessment election victoryin April. its fourthconsecutivelandslide National Congress(ANC),won MrZuma’s party, the African lems South Africa faces. properly withthecomplexprob- say heneedsmoretimetodeal cautious approval,andofficials Butanalystsaregivinghim pant crimerates. ership andafailuretotackleram- cized MrZumaforalackoflead- Oppositionpartieshavecriti- and protestsoverservices. been nationwidestrikesoverpay into recessionandtherehave rated thecountryhasslipped SinceMrZumawasinaugu- days inoffice. Zuma ismarkinghisfirst100 South Africa’s PresidentJacob Washington, DC speaks asLiberian PresidentEllen JohnsonSirleafin US Secretary ofState HillaryRodhamClinton,right, American andLiberianflags streets towelcomeher, waving drenched peoplelinedthe Monrovia, wherehundredsof she arrivedinthecapital Torrential rainmetClintonas leader. democratically electedfemale Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa’sfirst Liberian PresidentEllen fered high-profilesupportfor Rodham ClintononThursdayof- Clinton showsU.S.supportforLiberia Zuma marks100daysasprez U.S. SecretaryofStateHillary he seemstohavewonsomefa- The BBC’s PumzaFihlanisays strikes throughoutthecountry. workers whowerestaging Healsocalledforpatiencefrom their grievances. ties forafirst-handaccountof rest wastovisitpoorcommuni- MrZuma’s responsetotheun- in powerfor15years. from the ANC, whichhasbeen parties calledfordrasticaction Hervisitisalsoaimedatoffer- civil warsfrom1989to2003. was embroiledinback-to-back the recoveryofcountrythat ers toreaffirmU.S.backingfor other topofficialsandlawmak- ately intotalkswithSirleafand key tothecityandwentimmedi- Clintonwaspresentedwitha Liberia.” “woman ofsubstancefor proclaimed thatshewasa holding banners,someofwhich Mr Zumavisitedpoorcommunitiesduringtenseprotests what is right. prepared tomakeenemiesdo TheysayMrZumashouldbe ship” indealingwiththem. he hasnotshown“clearleader- lenges facingthecountrybutsay Zuma’s honestyaboutthechal- cratic Alliance hasapplaudedMr ThemainoppositiontheDemo- voices heard. have beendesperatetomaketheir vor withthecountry’s poorwho development. aimed atpromoting democracyand of aseven-nation tourof Africa Clintonishereonthesixth leg 1847 byfreed American slaves. with theU.S.Itwasfounded in Liberiahashistoricallyclose ties Sirleaf’s chanceatasecondterm. presidential poll,itwould block they becomelawbeforethe2011 commission’s recommendationsand Ifthelegislatureapproves of events. perpetrators toretelltheirversion Africa, invitingbothvictimsand on theoneinpost-apartheidSouth up thetruthcommission,modeled Liberia’s postwargovernmentset 250,000 anddisplacedmillions. Liberia’s warskilledanestimated member ofhisgroup. services andthatshewasnevera ate wasmeantforhumanitarian money shesentwhileanexpatri- has apologizedandsaidthe Sirleaf,whowaselectedin2005, Leone. committed inneighboringSierra lor isnowontrialforwarcrimes chitect ofLiberia’s conflict. Tay- viewed bymanyasthechiefar- group headedbyCharles Taylor, she gaveupto$10,000arebel the commissioninFebruarythat Sirleaf,70,acknowledgedbefore such support. public officeforthreedecades other high-profilefiguresfrom mended barringSirleafand50 commission hasalsorecom- Liberia’s truthandreconciliation country’s rebelgroups. past financialsupportofonethe been publiclysanctionedforher former financeminister, whohas Harvard-trained economistand ing personalsupportforSirleaf,a

11 NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 12 the API membercompaniesto than-loyal employeeofone sent toGreenpeacebyaless- leum Institute(API)apparently head ofthe American Petro- leased amemowrittenbythe Two daysagoGreenpeacere- souri and Arkansas. Pennsylvania, Nebraska,Mis- Illinois, WestVirginia, Virginia, Florida, SouthCarolina, Alaska, North Dakota,South Colorado, Tennessee,Indiana, Mexico, NorthCarolina,Ohio, Texas, Georgia, Michigan,New porations inthesestates: by fossil-fuel-supportingcor- but different:ralliesorganized mented bysomethingsimilar like it’s goingtobesupple- meetings moment,anditlooks the right-wingers-at-town- Thelastweekorsohasbeen By TedGlick victim, theirfamily andcommu- Itcandestroy thesoulof ture everinvented. most destructiveformoftor- certain termsthatrapeisthe tured. Icantellyouinnoun- that havebeenabusedortor- many peopleovertheyears of sovereignty. 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Europeans, inpar- in the1800s. country’s resourcesbeginning gan withthe rapeofthe ago. Thefirstwaveofrape be- in theCongowereplantedlong First,theseedsofexploitation Congo. pact inthelivesofpeople of situation inordertohavean im- try tounderstandthiscomplex Africa, itisimperativethatwe who careaboutthedignityof women suchvictims. As people have becomesuchvillainsand eration ofCentral African men Itisunfathomablehowagen- Black crime. about thislevelofBlack-on- Butwestillfindithardtotalk bring thesecriminalstojustice. vice, pressesaheadwithdeeper domestic andinternationalad- dent Obama,despitesignificant the caseof Afghanistan, Presi- In cenaries stillontheground! tion isbeingmadeoftheUSmer- Yet out awithdrawal. littlemen- dent Obamahasbeencarrying stan. InthecaseofIraq,Presi- around bothIraqand Afghani- A similarproblem hasemerged their position. status quofeltnoneedtoshift the right-wingdefendersof Needlesstosay,middle ground. he immediatelywenttothe single payerwouldneverpass, Claimingthat cility theywish.] healthcare fromanymedicalfa- lows individualstogettheir the insurancecompaniesandal- ernment systemthateliminates “single-payer” wouldbeagov- had supportedit. [Note: fact thatnotverylongago,he from thebeginning,despite from thefieldofnegotiations single-payer nationalhealthcare PresidentObamaeliminated healthcare. Senate todotherightthing. cratic membersoftheHouseand President ObamaandDemo- ting back,puttingourfaithin reform movementarenotjustsit- movement andthehealthcare sive movement,theclimate show themediathatprogres- We needtoshowthemand health caresystem. fix abrokenandexpensive hijack thedebateoverhowwe right-wingers areattemptingto cused onhealthcarewherethe at thetownhallmeetingsfo- just asitisimportantthatweare sive activistsattheseevents, to haveapresenceofprogres- more thanthat,itisimperative— Itwouldbeagoodthing— ergy citizens.” agenda oftheseparticular“en- of theseissueswillbeonthe dent onMiddleEastoil—none security threatofbeingdepen- (Continued onpage33) trated bythe lack ofpassable investments are minimal,illus- The corporations’usable tions. European andChinesecorpora- until thisverymomentbyU.S., sources andpeoplecontinue exploitation ofitsnatural re- statehood inthe1960s,but the Belgians. Congoachievedits treatment atthehandsof by halfbecauseofthevicious black populationwasreduced Between 1885-1905,Congo’s told storiesinourrecenthistory. is oneofthemostviciousun- against Congo’s landandpeople population. Theviolation resources andtoenslavethe Congo toexploititsvastnatural ticular theBelgians,cameto in Marchonthe6 demonstrations inD.C.andNYC Thenthereweretheanti-war the yearbefore. people atthiseventaswastrue there wereabouthalfasmany The reportsthatIsawwere tank/action center, inearlyJune. ’s Future,aDemocraticthink- ence oftheCampaignfor America low turnoutatanationalconfer- Irememberhearingaboutthe took office. last sevenmonths,sinceObama they’ve beenhavingitforthe can takecareofthings,and Democratic leadersinCongress the attitudethatObamaand gressive peopleseemtohave Unfortunately, toomanypro- begin tohavesomedoubts. to sayandalargernumberwill willing toconsiderwhatwehave tience, asmallnumberwillbe to themwithrespectandpa- this kindofthing,thatifwetalk on manyexperiencesdoingjust other side.Iamcertain,based face towiththosefromthe And weneedtobetheretalk fatigue amongvolunteersbeing clusion thatthereis“asenseof done inIowa,cametothecon- sue and,baseduponresearch Obama’s Web,” exploredthisis- “Health DebateFailstoIgnite yesterday’s New York Times, A front-page articlein fice. Committee soonaftertakingof- over totheDemocraticNational operation thatObamahanded of theOrganizing for America though, abouttheeffectiveness Itdoesmakeyouwonder, of campaignvolunteers. wins whenitcomestothebulk date forPresident,oranyoffice, sponse whenaperson’s candi- during 2008.Thisisanormalre- ism manyofthemengagedin from thekindofintenseactiv- on hiscampaignwouldstepback progressives whoworkedhard hundreds ofthousands Obama’s historicvictorythe Itisnotsurprisingthatafter that maybegenerous. of 10,000peoplepresent,and together, therewereamaximum of theinvasionIraq. Taken th anniversary committed mass murderandother the Interahamwe,hadalready Manyofthesegroups,such as North Kivuprovince. Eastern Congo,particularly in the ment forcesfightforcontrol of the Paramilitary groupsandgovern- Congo particularlyvulnerable. have madethewomenofEastern Therealitiesofthelast20years zens extremelyvulnerable. Congo’s society hasleftitsciti- radation andvictimizationof I amsayingthattheconstantdeg- the systematicrapeofwomen,but exploitation automaticallyleadsto gesting thattheacceptanceofthis Iamnotsug- roads intheCongo. ( other informationcanbefoundat climate.org Network ( of theChesapeakeClimateAction Ted Glickisthepolicydirector zens whoarewillingtotalk. that dialoguewiththosefellowciti- dialogue, andtoengageinjust who lieandobstructdemocratic need, topeacefullyconfrontthose to speakthetruthaboutwhatwe zen’ rallies. We shouldbepresent town meetingsand‘EnergyCiti- with thissentimenttostartisthe place forindependentswhoagree gust andintoSeptember, agood Duringthese“dogdays”of Au- in thewayofreform.” both parties—anyonewhostands servatives andthecompromisedin movement shouldgoafterthecon- of Wall Street andmore. That powerment ofworkers,regulation healthcare, renewableenergy, em- and demandsaffordablenational islators whoareintheirpockets; to Wall Street; challengestheleg- lobbies, fromBigPharmatoOil ment thattakesonthecorporate bilized, progressivecitizen’s move- it ornot—isanindependent,mo- Obama needs,whetherherealizes “what thecountryneeds—what Theeditorialgoesontosaythat its.” nies toprotecttheirobsceneprof- ing onbehalfofinsurancecompa- forms arepaidfor;theylabor- ing toensurethathealthcarere- eyed interests.Theyaren’twork- of a Washington capturedbymon- Dog” Democratsas“theepitome the “conservative”and“Blue titled “BlueDogDaze,”itcriticized sue ofTheNationmagazine.En- from theupcoming August 31is- in myemailboxtodayaneditorial ThisiswhyIwaspleasedtosee sure seemstome. within Congress? You betcha,it administration andespecially corporations withintheObama companies andotherpowerful coal companies,healthinsurance fluence ofthePentagon,banks, concerns aboutthepowerandin- something todowithpeople’s Couldthisjustpossiblyhave battle.” recruited for[thehealthcare] http://www.tedglick.com (Continued on page33) http://www.chesapeake ). Hispastcolumnsand ). Obama sets out to debunk health care 13 myths by so-called 60 Plus Association NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August Pharoh Martin NNPA National Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - “Seniors have sacrificed” the commercial begins before high- lighting hardship experiences unique to the “Greatest Genera- tion” such as World War II and the Great Depression. “And now, seniors are now being asked to sacrifice again. Con- gress plans to pay for healthcare reform by cutting $500 billion dollars from Medi- care.” The commercial was produced by health care reform opponent, 60 Plus Association, a non- profit organization that bills it- self as the “conservative alter- native to AARP”. That advertisement goes on to claim that America’s seniors will endure longer waits for care and that cuts will be made to vital medical tests such as cat scans and MRIs. It also re- hashes former vice presidential Michael Vick candidate Sarah Palin’s contro- versial and false claims of gov- ernment-sponsored “death pan- els” by saying that the govern- Michael Vick signs ment will decide “if older pa- tients are worth the cost”. While 60 Plus Association did not respond to repeated re- with Philadelphia quests by NNPA for an inter- Special to the NNPA from the St. in preseason practices, workouts view, President Obama ad- Louis American and meetings and can play in the dressed that specific claim head final two preseason games. Once on during his town hall meeting (NNPA) - Quarterback Michael the season begins, Vick may par- in New Hampshire on Aug. 11. Vick has signed a two-year deal ticipate in all team activities except “A myth that we’ve been hear- with the Philadelphia Eagles. The games, and Goodell said he would ing about is this notion that ON THE ROAD — President Barack Obama takes health first year of the deal is for $1.6 consider Vick for full reinstatement somehow we’re going to be cut- care fight on the road. million with an option for the sec- by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) at the lat- ting your Medicare benefits,” (CREDIT: White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) ond year at $5.2 million. Vick can est. Obama said at the town hall. also earn an additional $3 million “I’m a believer that as long as “We are not. AARP would not President Obama’s town hall White House and supporters of in incentives over the two years people go through the right pro- be endorsing a bill if it was un- was part of the White House’s health care reform such as AARP of the contract. cess, they deserve a second dermining Medicare, okay?” stepped up efforts to address the are touting such rhetoric as Vick was the No. 1 draft pick in chance,” Eagles coach Andy Reid It is true that President Obama inaccuracies and so-called “baseless smears” and are con- 2001 by the Atlanta Falcons and said. “He’s got great people on his called for a reduction in spend- “myths” that are being circu- fronting conservatives head-on once the highest-paid player in side; there isn’t a finer person than ing for Medicare and Medicaid lated by critics trying to derail with heavy-handed campaigns football. But he has not played Tony Dungy. He’s proven he’s on to offset the absorbent cost of health care reform. aimed at debunking such non- since 2006 when his career came the right track. “The Eagles went health care. But the cost is up And death panels aren’t the sense. The White House recently tumbling down. He was con- to the playoffs last season under to $300 billion over the next de- only untruths raising public rolled out a new website www.whi victed in August 2007 of con- quarterback Donovan McNabb, cade and coverage and benefits concern. Vegetative wait peri- tehouse.gov/realitycheck . spiracy and running a dogfight- and are still looking for their elu- will not go anywhere, says ods for care and dire warnings And AARP followed suit on its ing operation, sentenced to 23 sive first Super Bowl win. Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of that the push for health care re- own site as well. months in federal prison and McNabb has led the Eagles to the White House Office of form will open the door to full- The president erred when he suspended indefinitely by the five NFC championship games and Health Reform. fledge socialism are among stated that AARP endorsed the NFL. one Super Bowl appearance in the While AARP has not en- much of the misinformation be- proposed health care bill. That’s But after serving his time and last eight years, and was rewarded dorsed a particular bill per se, ing put out from right wing pro- not true according to a statement being released from home con- with a $5.3 million raise in the AARP says it absolutely sup- pagandists to stir public ire and released by the country’s largest finement July 20, NFL commis- offseason. The Eagles tore up his ports the cuts as they are meant spark incessant anger at town member organization for seniors. sioner Roger Goodell condition- old contract with two years remain- to streamline Medicare and halls. “While the President was cor- ally lifted Vick’s suspension, al- ing, and gave him a new deal worth weed out costly the waste, fraud A majority of these claims are rect that AARP will not endorse a lowing him to sign with a team. $24.5 million over the next two sea- and abuse that is currently sti- false, according to fact-checking Vick can immediately take part sons. fling the health care system. website Politifact.com. The (Continued on page 35) Palin stands by her discredited ‘death panel’ claim By Matthew Daly Democratic bill in the House. She tioning.” ciation and the National Hospice criticized President Barack Obama In fact, the provision in the bill and Palliative Care Organization WASHINGTON – Former who has said the legislation would allow Medicare to pay support the provision. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin refused would not create “death panels” doctors for voluntary counsel- Yet it has created such a furor to retreat Thursday from her ar- or “basically pull the plug on ing sessions that address end- that senators decided to exclude gument that a proposed health grandma because we decided that of-life issues. The conversations it from their version of health care care overhaul would create it’s too expensive to let her live between doctor and patient legislation. Senator Chuck “death panels,” even though a anymore.” would include living wills, mak- Grassley of Iowa, the top Repub- provision of the bill she cites In the posting titled, “Concern- ing a close relative or a trusted lican on the Senate Finance Com- merely authorizes government ing Death Panels,” Palin wrote: friend your health care proxy, mittee, said in a statement that reimbursements to doctors for “With all due respect, it’s mislead- learning about hospice as an they “dropped it entirely because voluntary end-of-life consulta- ing for the president to describe option for the terminally ill, and of the way they could be misinter- tions. this section as an entirely volun- information about pain medica- preted and implemented incor- In a Facebook posting late tary provision that simply in- tions for people suffering rectly.” Wednesday night, Palin argued creases the information offered to chronic discomfort. Palin’s posting comes one day af- that the elderly and ailing would Medicare recipients,” and added, The sessions would be cov- ter Republican Sen. Lisa be coerced into accepting mini- “It’s all just more evidence that ered every five years, more fre- Murkowski of Alaska said that mal end-of-life care to reduce the Democratic legislative pro- quently if someone is gravely ill. health care costs based on the posals will lead to health care ra- Sarah Palin The American Medical Asso- (Continued on page 35) NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 14 15 Health NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August Behavioral health: Keeping our children and adolescents healthy The majority of children and problems have access to two cially, even the economy,” noted adolescents who struggle with child-adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Herrick. “Withdrawing from life behavioral health issues go on to and two licensed social workers. and friends, falling grades, and be- lead healthy and happy lives as The staff provides a full range of ing less communicative with par- adults thanks to the use of safe services, including evaluations, ents are all signs that a problem may and effective medications and medication management, indi- be brewing.” therapeutic services. vidual and group therapy, and a Help is readily available That’s the message from Charles family support group. Fortunately, children and adoles- Herrick, MD, chair of psychiatry Enhancing care through cents with behavioral health issues at Danbury Hospital, and the be- collaboration can find relief with timely and ap- havioral health experts at the In addition to treating behavioral propriate treatment and supports. hospital’s new Children’s Health health problems, the psychiatric “Many times, kids who are afraid and Wellness Center at 79 Sand staff will be on hand to assist pa- to share with their parents feel com- Pit Road in Danbury. tients who have chronic medical fortable talking with a professional “Most of the cases we see in- problems. in a private and confidential set- volve kids who are experiencing a “One of the biggest challenges ting,” said Dr. Herrick. Student interns at work with hospital staff bump in the road and just need kids with chronic illnesses face is “By working together,” he added, some help and support to get back accepting their condition and ad- “families and mental health profes- on track. hering to the prescribed medica- sionals can help children and ado- North General Hospital They are not as bad off as their tion regimen,” said Dr. Herrick. lescents restore their health.” parents perceive,” said Dr. “We can help patients change Danbury Hospital is a 371-bed re- Herrick. “At the other end of the their perceptions about their medi- gional medical center and university hosts summer students spectrum, we can identify more cal conditions. Our ultimate goal teaching hospital associated with The North General Hospital the social services department, serious problems that need to be is to assist pediatric subspecialists New York Medical College, the Yale last week hosted 21 students planned themselves. addressed more aggressively.” in supporting children and fami- University School of Medicine, the from the New York City Depart- Cyril Poindexter, volunteer ser- Pediatric psychiatry is among the lies to develop comprehensive Connecticut School of Medicine ment of Youth and Community vices coordinator at North Gen- many pediatric specialty services treatment plans that improve pa- and Columbia University Medical Development (DYCD) Summer eral remarked, “Here at North Gen- available at the Children’s Health tient outcomes.” Center. Youth Employment Program eral the students are exposed to and Wellness Center opening this Take action at first sign of The hospital provides centers of (SYEP) 2009. all aspects of day-to-day hospital summer. The child-friendly facility problems excellence in cardiovascular ser- The seven-week El Barrio Fight administration from the Diagnos- brings pediatric subspecialists un- Like adults, children and teens vices, cancer, weight loss surgery, Back program, dedicated to disad- tic and Treatment Clinic (D&TC) der one roof, making it more con- can experience a variety of behav- orthopedics, digestive disorders vantaged youth in the East Harlem to health information systems and venient for families in Connecticut ioral health problems, including and radiology. It also offers special- community, is funded through the several are interested in volun- and New York to access high-qual- depression, panic attacks, anxiety, ized programs for sleep disorders Obama Administration’s eco- teering in the fall after school”. ity, specialized care. The Center attention deficient hyperactivity and asthma management. Medical nomic stimulus program. The The students work in a wide va- includes pediatric specialists in disorder (ADHD), bipolar disor- staff members are board certified in program’s goal is to provide NYC riety of hospital departments, nurs- psychiatry, endocrinology (diabe- ders, substance abuse and more. their specialties. youth with summer employment ing, rehabilitative medicine, sur- tes), pulmonology (asthma), cardi- Dr. Herrick encourages parents In the area of cardiac care, and educational experiences that gery, special services, pathology ology, genetics, physiatry and gas- to see past the stigma attached to Danbury Hospital is ranked num- will enable them to acquire good and operating room (OR) admin- troenterology. mental health issues and seek pro- ber one in Connecticut for cardiac work habits and develop employ- istration. The facility consolidates fessional advice if they suspect surgery and in the top 5 percent ment-related skills. North General also hosted stu- Danbury Hospital’s pediatric psy- their child has a problem. nationally for overall cardiac care The mission of DYCD is to fos- dents from he National Health chiatry services at one location. “Kids and teens are exposed to by HealthGrades. This is the sec- ter quality youth development, Care Workers’ Union 1199 which Children and adolescents with all kinds of stressful situations ond consecutiveyear for the na- promote self-sufficiency and build is a yearly summer intern program mental, emotional and behavior these days—academically, so- tional award. sustainable communities in New at the hospital. York City through a continuum of North General Hospital offers a youth and community programs continuum of healthcare. Recognized by community-based organiza- as a medical and community leader tions. in Harlem, North General Hospital The yin and yang of wellness The 21 North General local stu- provides its varied communities with By Master Tony Rogers cause an imbalance in the large Allegra Taylor writes in her book, dents worked in various medical, state-of-the-art healthcare services, intestine and lung. Worry can Healing Hands, that “The energy administrative, and clinical de- highly qualified doctors and quality I’ve written about how the Tao- cause an imbalance in the stom- that activates another human partments. They also attended treatment centers. ist concept of the dynamic inter- ach and spleen/pancreas. Over being’s failing recuperative pow- SYEP educational classes that In addition to primary healthcare face between yin and yang is the excitement can cause an imbal- ers of life-force has been called included workplace readiness, fi- for children, adults and the aging, it foundation of all things. Modern ance in the heart and small in- unconditional love. It is non- nancial literacy, career explora- offers comprehensive treatment pro- science has proven that every- testine. judgemental and compassionate. tion, higher education explora- grams in diabetes, obesity, asthma, thing in existence vibrates. You Fear/apprehension can cause By creating a channel through tion, and health education. hypertension, HIV/AIDS, heart dis- must have a dynamic interface an imbalance in the bladder and which this loving energy flows…a In addition, North General stu- ease, stroke, Hepatitis C, cancer, psy- between a negative and positive kidney. And anger/frustration healer can speed up, sometimes dents are participating in weekly chiatric disorders and addiction. (yin & yang) to create a vibration can cause an imbalance in the to an astonishing degree, the re- workshops that range from com- For more information, please call which is energy. gallbladder and liver. We all suf- vitalizing process”. munity nursing to financial lit- us at (212) 423-4000 or visit our Last week I wrote about the hu- fer from negative emotional The foundation of Chunsoo eracy which the students, with website at www.northgeneral.org. man energy field and how mod- stress because we are very sel- treatments is unconditional love. ern science and ancient wisdom dom in the present. All too often The treatments will relax you and agree that vital energy can dic- our thoughts are on the frustra- allow your body to rejuvenate. Re- tate the degree of our well-being. tions and grief of the past, or the laxation can be very healing, but In Taoist energy wellness fear and anxiety of the future. most people just don’t know how treatments, human organs are di- When the vital flow of energy to relax. A major reason why so vided into yin organs and yang is blocked by negative emotion, many suffer from stress related ill- organs. The lungs, spleen/pan- or stress, it is important to turn ness. creas, heart, and liver are yin or- that stressed voice in our head If you’d like to experience a Ki gans. The large intestine, stom- off, and experience the harmony Energy Chunsoo treatment, make ach, small intestine, bladder/uri- and balance of the present. The an appointment any Wednesday, nary tract and gallbladder are ancient Korean art of Chunsoo between the hours of 11am and yang organs. When there is a is an excellent way to bring bal- 6pm, at Toni’s Touch Day Spa balance in the flow of energy in ance to the flow of vital energy (www.tonistouchdayspa.com), our body we are well. When in the body. located at 2364 Adam Clayton there is an imbalance of the flow Ki energy masters use sound Powell Jr. Blvd. between 138th and of energy in our body we be- vibration and touch to open en- 139th Streets (by appointment only come ill. ergy blockages; allowing the - call 212 234-1171). For more in- Negative emotional stress is a body’s electromagnetic energy formation on Ki Energy Treat- major cause of illness, and the to flow through interlocking en- ments and Training and for Mid- imbalance of yin and yang or- ergy channels, creating the feel- town appointments call 917 806- gans. Sorrow and grief can ing of relaxation and harmony. 1801. Interns in a memorable picture with hospital staff NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 16 17 Education NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August Sharpton, Gingrich and Secretary of Education plan education tour Former House Speaker Newt education is unequal in our na- Gingrich and Civil Rights leader tion. I agree with President Al Sharpton will join Education Obama that we must use new Secretary Arne Duncan on a methods to close the achievement tour of four cities to highlight gap so we do not continue to fail the Obama administration’s ef- our children,” said Sharpton. forts to reform public education, “President Obama has shown spur innovation and discuss real courage on the issue of char- challenges facing America’s ter schools. I strongly believe school systems. that when you can find common The tour, an outgrowth of ground, we should be able to put their meeting with President other differences aside to Obama last spring, will include achieve a common goal,” said school visits, stakeholder meet- Gingrich. ings and media briefings. The Al Sharpton is a Baptist min- goal of the tour is to stimulate ister, civil rights leader and a ra- discussion and community en- dio talk show host who advo- Columbia University representatives Joe Ienuso, La- gagement around issues of edu- cates for economic and educa- Verna Fountain, Philip Pitruzzello, Marcelo Job training cation reform. tional equity through two orga- participants from NonTraditional Employment for Women Secretary Duncan described nizations he founded, the Na- and the School of Cooperative Technical Education and Gingrich and Sharpton as, “Two tional Action Network and the of the most candid people I Education Equality Project. Columbia representatives Philip Pitruzzello and Marcelo have ever known. They are will- Al Sharpton Newt Gingrich is a former Velez. ing to challenge conventional Speaker of the House of Repre- thinking and I can absolutely both for logistical reasons sentatives, author, history pro- promise some provocative con- and for what they can show fessor, political analyst and the Columbia partners with versations on education re- about school reform. More founder of American Solutions, form.” stops, including a rural site, a tri-partisan grassroots action locals to create green jobs The tour will take them to will be added as the tour organization. Philadelphia on Sept. 29, New progresses. Rev. Sharpton is in Atlanta for As part of its continuing com- was the School of Cooperative Orleans on Nov. 3, and Balti- “Fifty-five years after the his- National Action Network’s Sum- mitment to environmental Technical Education, which pro- more on Nov. 13. Duncan said toric Brown v. Board of Educa- mer Conference and available for sustainability and to providing vides job training to at-risk that the cities were chosen tion decision we still find that interviews. employment opportunities to its young men and women in Upper neighbours, Columbia Univer- Manhattan. sity hosted a “green” salvage The month-long salvage project and reuse on-the-job training was managed by the Institution program this summer in Harlem. Recycling Network. It specializes Thompson: DOE continues to exclude Utilizing about 40 men and in construction-site recycling and women from two local job train- planned reuse of surplus office ing and placement programs, and classroom furniture, and parents, public in education planning Columbia began the process of works to ensure that all materials carefully deconstructing a uni- are recycled or discarded in com- New York City Comptroller report entitled Powerless Par- versity building on West 125th pliance with state and federal William C. Thompson, Jr. last ents, which documented how Street called Reality House. waste and privacy regulations. In week expressed strong concern DOE continues to ignore the Approximately 40 tons of sur- the past, Columbia worked with regarding the Department of mandates of the Education Law plus materials office and class- the network during renovation Education’s (DOE) failure to re- that require the participation and room furniture, file cabinets, projects in residence halls and at lease detailed information relat- approval of District Community electronic equipment, lighting Faculty House, the university’s ing to its proposed 2009-2010 Education Councils and DOE’s fixtures, scrap metal and wood premier event venue. Contract for Excellence (CFE) attempt to eviscerate the lawful ¯ was removed. Ninety percent The network partnered with plan and to hold mandated pub- role of School Leadership of the materials were suitable Build It Green! NYC, the city’s lic hearings on how $645 million Teams. for recycling and were donated largest building materials reuse in CFE funds are being spent. “This failure to hold CFE hear- both locally and internation- center, which received approxi- “As you know the 2007 Edu- ings in a timely manner is yet an- ally. mately eight tons of building ma- cation Budget and Reform Act other illustration of how this ad- “This project enhances the terials and furniture. As a direct mandates that DOE provide rea- ministration discourages paren- university’s commitment to en- result of the success of the sonable notice and detailed tal consultation in important vironmental sustainability while project at Reality House, the net- proposed contract information educational policy decisions,” reusing materials and creating work is hiring a crew of workers so the public can offer input at Thompson said. green job opportunities within from Nontraditional Employment hearings held within each of the Lastly, Thompson noted that our community,” said Joe for Women for an upcoming City’s five boroughs,” Thomp- the school governance law the Ienuso, Columbia’s executive project on Governor’s Island. son said. Governor signed this week con- vice president for facilities. “We “This project had it all from green In a letter to Chancellor Joel tains additional provisions in- hope to emulate the success of job training and building materials Klein – available at www.comptr tended to ensure that New York these types of win-win projects reuse in the community, to recy- oller.nyc.gov – Thompson William Thompson City public school parents have in the future.” cling and surplus materials shipped noted that DOE is required by a meaningful voice in educa- Job opportunities requiring to countries in need such as as law to develop its annual Con- 2010 CFE contract hearings as tional policy decisions that af- skills taught on this project ¯ Haiti and Nicaragua,” said Mark tract for Excellence through a required: Buffalo on June 9, fect our City’s schools. salvage, reuse and surplus Lennon of the Institution Recy- public process. Yonkers on June 17, Rochester “In the spirit of these new pro- management –– are growing. cling Network. “I’ve seen a lot of “This is done for a compelling on June 24 and Syracuse on visions, and in light of DOE’s The Reality House project pro- recycling projects, but not a single reason,” Thompson added. June 30 previous failures to adhere to ex- vided an ideal training site for one with so many winners.” “Timely public review and “It is unfortunate that with isting mandates, I urge that DOE both of the local training pro- On Friday, August 7, Columbia transparency is essential to en- the 2009-2010 school year at long last adopt a new ap- grams. hosted a small reception to thank sure that the funds are used to about to start, CFE funds al- proach to parental and commu- One of the programs was workers from Nontraditional Em- address six specifically identi- ready are being allocated to nity participation in school gov- Nontraditional Employment for ployment for Women and the fied strategic areas using the schools without the benefit of ernance, an approach that truly Women, a non-profit organiza- School of Cooperative Technical best possible practices.” this critically important, and le- values the input of those who tion that trains women for jobs Education for their participation Thompson highlighted that gally required, public input,” have the most direct stake in the in the construction trades, with during the Reality House other large New York State he said. success of our public schools,” a major focus on green con- project. A workday photo is school districts held their 2009- In May, Thompson issued a Thompson said. struction practices. The other shown below.) NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 18 Fisher, JimSkeete,RuthHunt Joann Skeete (seated)LindaZango-Haley, Jackie Ledford, George Hulse,Gail Allen, Kirk Ortega, (standing) SandyJamison, Leslie Wyche, Marlene Redhead, PatRamsay Dr. LucilleMcEwen,SusanL. Taylor, Dr. Chester WHIRL SOCIETY AUDREY'S Ruth Clark,BillyBryant Tony Bennett Thenatalcelebrationisthe ern ontheGreeninCentralPark. day, August 11, 2009atlofty Tav- man CharlesB.Rangel,onTues- New York Delegation,Congress- Means CommitteeandDeanofthe for Chairmanofthe Ways and lous annualbirthdaycelebration people attendedthealwaysfabu- A gorgeous gumboofbeautiful Lifestyles/Society Editor By Audrey J.Bernard to ChairmanCharlesB.Rangel Tony BennettsingsHappyBirthday Honorable H.CarlMcCall Dinkins Gov. DavidPaterson,HonorableN. N. Dinkins, Lee Archer Jim Skeete, Susan L. Taylor, HonorableDavid Dickens, Judy Wexler, MoisesPerez Barbara Minch,HonorableInez most funIhaveallyearand happiness. “Thispartyisthe man Rangelwashemorrhaging his side,thealwaysnattyChair- With his lovely wife Alma by and WyclefJean. winning singers Tony Bennett mances werebyGrammyaward- year’s specialmusicalperfor- inestimable entertainment.This of thebestinfood,boozeand tendees alwaysenjoythebest hottest ticketintownandat- Kenneth J.Knuckles Honorable CharlesRangel, Honorable CharlesRangelandMrs. Alma Rangel two committeestoprotectvulner- Chairman Rangelwillusethese ship Political Action Committee. gress, andtheNationalLeader- committee ofRangelforCon- tory Fund—ajointfundraising gala willbenefittheRangel Vic- Fundsraisedfromthebirthday with me,”heexclaimed! New Yorkers areheretocelebrate friends, neighborsandfellow much itmeanstomethatsomany cannot begintotellyouhow Dr. Muriel Petioni Hayes, LloydWilliams Voza Rivers,BarbaraBolden,BillieHolliday- Audrey J.Bernard,Dr. Marcella Maxwell Robin Verges,WatsonLorraine Crowley andKeithWright Honorables ShellySilver, Joe wide. Democratic organizationsnation- million topartycommitteesand didates lastcycleandover$3.5 contributed tomorethan150can- Chairman’s campaigncommittees victories of2006and2008.The a significantroleinthehistoric enabled ChairmanRangeltoplay Thesuccessofpastpartieshas districts acrossthecountry. support challengersintargeted able Democraticcandidatesand (Photos: GideonManasseh) Reflections on Harlem Week celebrations 19 By Tony Rogers were closing down. One-hundred Sunday, August 16th will be NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August and twenty-fifth Street was full of the 35th anniversary of Harlem Thirty-five years ago I was 27 closed storefronts, and New York Day. And, while we are all expe- years old, working as an intern City was a major landlord and care- riencing the economic issues in the law office of Hope R. taker of abandoned buildings in currently facing America, Stevens. I was also attending Harlem. people are still coming together the City College of New York Many people had given up on to develop strategies to collec- majoring in Philosophy/Pre- the most well known urban com- tively address issues such as Law. Hope Stevens was the first munity in America. As many of health, unemployment and small person of color elected as you know, I truly believe that business maintenance and de- president of the then Uptown there is no such thing as a coinci- velopment. As in the past, Chamber of Commerce (later to dence. All things happen for a rea- Harlem Week serves as a local, be renamed the Greater Harlem son. As I reflect (on it), there was national and international plat- Chamber of Commerce) one of a purpose for that dedicated form to explore solutions for the oldest business organiza- group of Harlemites from all walks these issues. tions in New York City. of life, in both the private and It’s been a wonderful journey. The Honorable Percy E. Sutton public sectors, to create the first I’ve had the opportunity to meet was the Manhattan Borough Harlem Day - which was titled some extraordinary people and see President at that time. Mr. Sutton “The Second Harlem Renais- how a few dedicated people can wanted to bring business and sance”. I was part of that group, truly make a difference. For more economic development opportu- and it has always been an honor information about Harlem Week, ex- nities north of 96th Street. to say that I was a founding mem- plore the full schedule of events In August 1974 the Uptown ber of what is now one of the larg- in your copy of this paper, or visit Chamber of Commerce, under est urban cultural/economic de- www.harlemdiscover.com . Harlem the leadership of Lloyd Will- velopment festivals in America. Day has evolved into a little more iams who was the executive vice Many things have changed in than a month of activities, so there president of the Chamber, cre- Harlem since the first Harlem Day, is still a lot to do. I hope you come ated Harlem Day. The main pur- but as the saying goes, “the more out and help celebrate. pose of the first Harlem Day was things change, the more they stay William Tony Rogers is a co to promote the positive things the same”. America’s economic founder of Harlem Week, the se- that were taking place in melt-down has hit all communities nior vice Ppresident of the Harlem, even as all of New York hard, but urban communities like Greater Harlem Chamber of City was experiencing major fi- Harlem seem to suffer more. Yet, like Commerce and the President/ nancial problems. what happened 35 years ago, posi- CEO of Urbanology Systems a There was a high rate of un- tive things have been known to de- Multicultural Marketing and employment and businesses velop under economic turmoil. Strategic Management Group.

Bookin’ It In G.O.D. we trust, ‘A Black New World Order’ By Walter Smith America that could service all Black organizations. Raimundo Thomas, a prod- This never happened. Black SENIORS JUBILEE—The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce held its annual uct of Chicago’s Southside, organizations continue to spend seniors jubilee luncheon at the Harlem State Office Building honoring Bernie Miller, turned author and philosopher, billions each year in the various 97; (left) of Federation of Black Cowboys, and Cornelius Watson, 97, (far right) for his has written a book based on his hotel chains on conventions and 22 years of voluntary service at the Harlem Hospital’s Pharmaceutical Department. life’s experiences and his asso- various other functions with no Also honored but not in the picture is Maria Garcia, 101. Middle (in the picture) is ciation with the works of Spike financial interest in any of them. Vivian Jones of Congressman Charles Rangel’s office. Lee, Curtis Mayfield and Brian African Americans should own Fleming. a 3000 room hotel to hold their The theme of his book, “A functions. Black New World Order” was Like a seasoned leader or avid Economic crunch affecting inspired by the Curtis Mayfield follower of our most vocal com- song “New World Order”, munity activists, he carefully which he co-wrote. The book wades through the history of Af- grabs one’s attention from just rican Americans, citing set- HBCU enrollment this fall reading the cover. Once inside, backs, accomplishments, deplor- By J. Zamgba Browne not be enough to solve the prob- it’s impossible to retreat from ing the drug trade and the many lem. the descriptive “In G.O.D. We evils that retard the mind. Special to NY Beacon Since 2004, $238 million in fed- Trust? Black New World Or- Meanwhile the good and bad eral funding has been earmarked der” until the very end, page experiences are stored and cat- Historically black colleges and annually for historically black col- 127. egorized to develop a plan for the universities across the nation leges. In the last two years, those What’s unique about this future. The plan, slowly un- are experiencing the economic institutions benefited from an ex- book is it doesn’t condemn the veiled in the book began with re- pinch and many are expecting tra $85 million each year under the white man for the condition of building the family in 41 person their enrollment to shrink this College Cost Reduction and Ac- African Americans. The book units while constructing and en- fall because students cannot af- cess Act. suggests that African Ameri- ergizing a national bank. ford the rising cost. When that program ends in May cans begin building new fami- One million Black million- Spelman College President 2010, these institutions may feel lies and communities with the aires adopt 40 persons each and Beverly Tatum said on Monday the squeeze. “We are under resources currently available mentor that family in acquiring that every college and univer- resourced,” said Clark Atlanta Uni- to them. the skills to support the family sity is asking the same question, versity President Carlton Brown. There have been suggestions and rebuild strong communi- “What will our enrollment be “We try to keep our costs as low for the past 50 years that Black ties. This builds a support next year? not because of a as possible. That means that our organizations such as the mechanism for every Black per- change in institution, but be- margins are always very tight,” he Beverly Tatum NAACP, Urban League, NNPA, son in America. This effectively cause families are being hit by added. Deltas, Congressional Black eliminates the destructive ele- the economy.” In the Atlanta area alone, Brown Raising money remains the ma- Caucus, Kappa’s, Omegas, ments that are so pervasive in Tatum said many students noted that Morehouse College has jor challenge for a Black presi- Churches, etc, refrain from hav- our communities today. The want to come, but are unable to laid off 25 adjunct professors, dent or chancellor. Private Black ing conventions for one year book based on personal knowl- afford it. President Obama has Spellman is eliminating 35 jobs colleges are struggling to keep and donate the money one edge, self help and faith in God increased Pell Grant funding to next year, and Clark Atlanta their funding sources viable and would anticipate spending on is a must read. For more infor- a maximum of $5,500 per student University’s budget ax fell mid-se- to fight off financial starvation any one convention, to a fund mation call 404 207-0544 or 678 with stimulus and budget funds, mester with 70 professors and 30 in an increasingly competitive en- to build a hotel in central 353-7863. but some parents say this might staff members let go. vironment. NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 20 African American recording African American Thisyearshonorees included on Thursday, 13 August WBLS’ Dr. BobLeetookplace by emceed event The Want To BeStar” productions. Curry, founderof“So You duced bypromoterChris Legends 2009tribute,pro- attended the4 didn’t deterthehundredswho An overcasted afternoon By JimCarroll Mel’isa Morgan,BillyMitchell,CarlRamsey, Florence (Flo) Anthony, MillieJackson CLOCKWISE: Honorees, The Manhattans,Presenter New York State Senator BillPerkinsandDon Thomas, BlueMagic,ChuckJackson, of 2009 Harlem SummerStage 4th Building on West 125 Clayton Powell,Jr. State Of on theplazaof Adam Harlem’s SummerStage located Beacon OnTheScene Annual th annualLiving th . th at fice tributerocked atthe ACP plaza the proclamations toThomas Perkins (District 30),presented New York State SenatorBill Knicks sportscommentator. Ramsey, formerNew York noted historianandCarl Mitchell, the Apollo Theater’s Also honoredwasBilly tainment. who coverthegamutofenter- thony, publisherofBlack Noir, Beacon andFlorence(Flo) An- ment editoroftheNew York dents DonThomas,entertain- hattans andmediacorrespon- Goodman &Brown,TheMan- Magic, ChuckJackson,Ray, artists Me’lisaMorgan,Blue ous yearsinthe musicindustry. son washonored forhisnumer- R&BlivinglegendChuckJack- the entertainmentworld. always beingonthescene in morial. Shewasalsocited for ebration ofhistransitionMe- Michael Jacksonandthe cel- timely deathofsuperstar She coveredtherecentun- ent oftheillustriousaward. Anthony wasalsotherecipi- PublisherFlorence(Flo) dom focuson. ents thatthemainstreamsel- tial peopleandcommunitytal- of entertainmentsmostinfluen- for hisoutstandingcoverage Living Legends VoiceSing.” And gro nationalanthem “LiftEvery ful acapellarenditionofthe Ne- Moore, whobeltedoutasoul- Tony Award-winningMelba pected specialappearance by Therewasalsoanunex- in entertainment. recognized forher40plusyears “We love youMillie”Shewas applause astheyscreamedout Shereceivedathunderous is stillasvivaciousever. to themassivecrowdthatshe peared centerstageannouncing actress MillieJackson,ap- as theincomparablesoulsinger/ A major surprise took place Goodbye.” “Let’s Just Kiss And Say cluding themonsterclassic eral ofthemillion-sellinghits in- some finaleasthebeltedout sev- Legends Manhattans broughttheLiving Theinternationallyrenowned and Raheim(formerlyofGQ). Harold MelvinandTheBluenotes Persuaders, Tony Brooksof Joneses, FullForce,TheUltimate Bell, ForceMD’s, GQ, The Alyson Williams, LesterFons performances bymegastars treated tooutstandingmusical the honoreesandcrowdwere ceremony awards the Following (Photos: Ronnie Wright) 2009 Tribute toanawe-

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Council Member Stewart holds Seniors Day in Paerdegat Park 23 NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August By Donna Lamb ning vocalists, including Maryam Amatullah-Wali, Martin George, The weather reports threat- the Wallace Sisters and the East ened thunder and lightening. Flatbush Ecumenical Community There were flood warnings. But Choir. Five absolutely adorable it was the day of Council Mem- young tap dancers from Colorful ber Kendall Stewart’s annual Futures, performing under the di- Senior Day in Paerdegat Park, rection of Monique Chandler- and Mona declared emphatically Waterman, put big smiles on that she was going. “I have a everybody’s faces, and the brave heart,” this 83-year-old Mildred Forde Dancers rounded Trinidadian mother of 11 and out the entertainment with their grandmother of 33 told her praise dancing. daughter. She was having her The New York City Department day in the park no matter what! of Transportation Safety Educa- Well, the Gods smiled on tion Division was also on hand, Mona and the other seniors who giving out goodie bags with pe- were undaunted by the weather dometers and valuable informa- reports because, despite some tion on how to walk around and brief light drizzle, the weather cross the city streets most safely, turned out just fine for a picnic. and Downstate Medical Center As bus after bus of seniors conducted free blood pressure rolled up from Fort Greene Se- tests and provided material on nior Action Center, St. Marks other common health issues such Senior Center, Remsen Senior as diabetes, cholesterol and heart Center, Glenwood Senior Center health. NPDC and Fort Greene Hazel Looking around at all the se- Brooks Senior Center and addi- niors enjoying themselves, Coun- tional seniors arrived on foot, DJ cil Member Stewart said, “I do Council Member Kendall Stewart serves up bake to his picnic guests.

Brave hearted Mona dances with Council Member Kendall Downstate Medical Center nurse and health educator Sarah Marshall tests senior’s blood Stewart during Senior Day in Paerdegat Park. pressure. Gavin kept the mood just right love seniors. For one thing, they with his dynamic musical selec- have paved the way for the rest tions. Millennium Development of us. They have protected our Midwood Active Program wel- society and built up our commu- comed the seniors with refresh- nities. So I feel that the least I ing snow cones. can do is hold this picnic for the As they settled in, the seniors seniors each year to let them were entertained by the sweet know how much I value them,” sound of CASYM Steel Orches- he continued. “It’s always a real tra. Their music proved so irre- pleasure to come out here and sistible that it pulled several feed the seniors, entertain them people up out of their seats to and laugh and talk with them.” dance, much to the delight of all Stewart also thanked the who watched. many companies, individuals After some juicy watermelon and his district office staff who had been passed around to wet helped make the festivity pos- the appetite, Council Member sible. Benefactors included Stewart invited his guests over business owner Mohammad to the serving tables that prac- Iqbal, Dave Gayle, owner of the tically groaned with the weight Tropical Paradise Ballroom and of all the delicious Caribbean Miss Deny as well as Commu- food and beverages waiting to nity Board 17, Golden Krust, be consumed. Sharper Vision and Standard While they ate, the seniors Shipping. Rebecca James pro- enjoyed some wonderful perfor- vided the delicious homemade Roy, from Fort Greene Senior Action Center, can’t help but dance to the infectious mu- mances by several award-win- Mauby. sic of CASYM Steel Orchestra. (Photos by Donna Lamb) NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 24 extension of Watts’ phenomenal classic, thealbum isadynamic dition ofthe1996 CrystalLewis ing titletrack,athumpingren- Inthesamespiritofitsrally- nity ontheEarthmadenew. while lookingforwardtoaneter- dantly inthehereandnow, clarion calltolivelifemoreabun- the coreof Thatsamemessageliesat loves youandcaresforyou.” faith —thatthereisaGodwho songs areatestamenttomy ing, ‘Ireallybelieve.’These want peopletowalkawaysay- up anycongregationsaid,“I wattage smilethatwouldlight album Watts whohasahigh tations forherfirstGod-kissed Whenaskedaboutherexpec- even whenyoufeelcan’t.” bering thatit’s okaytodream A lotoffaithinGodandremem- “God’s gracebroughtmehere. anointed singerexplains. in churchmywholelife,”the music andIhavebeensinging “I’vealwayshadaloveof in June. 2009 seasonthatbeganairing Music Channel’s GospelDream and willbeapartoftheGospel sode BET’s “LiftEvery Voice,” sen totapeanupcomingepi- phia. She’s alreadybeencho- Atlanta, ChicagoandPhiladel- release withstopsinNew York, motional tourinsupportofthe Watts ispresentlyonapro- audiences alike. why shewonoverjudgesand You,” thereisnodoubtasto ship songslike“Available To and “Happy”tointimatewor- friendly tracksof“Say Yes,” From theexplosive,dance- Mary andKierraSheard. dies ofurbangospellikeCoko, which recallsotherleadingla- woven throughoutthealbum, and anexuberantvibeareinter- Slickgrooves,hopefullyrics, fies youtogetupanddance. dio. Theupbeatpoptrackde- ready madewavesatGospelra- first single,“SoGood,”hasal- production. Thecelebratory along withstrongcontemporary cases Watts’ vibrantvocals and dynamicalbumthatshow- soul atatime. sands foragreatercause,one that hasalreadyimpactedthou- another milestoneinalegacy first fruitofthatdesire—yet deal. for aworldwidemulti-album with Razor&TieEntertainment sands ofcontestantsissigned Watts whobeatoutthou- leased nationwideonJuly28. star’s freshmanalbumwasre- Top GospelChart. The gospel Twenty slotontheBillboard’s Ready her debutCD, alized herlifelongdesirewhen search series,GospelDream,re- Channel’s popularrealitytalent three winnerofGospelMusic Melinda Watts Lifestyles/Society Editor Edited by Audrey J.Bernard ‘So Good’ondebutalbum Winner ofGospelDream –Melinda Watts –is YOU GO,GIRL! PeopleGetReady PeopleGetReady , madeitswaytoa Top People GetReady People Get , theseason isabright isthe , a Again,” apotent hit-in-the-mak- anthems, likethe reassuring“Try hand aretheurban-flavored pop Itreallyshows.Onthe one she says. me todifferenttypesofmusic,” people buttheyreallyexposed “My parentsweren’tmusical artists severalalbumstoperfect. normally takesup-and-coming with across-platformappealthat Watts infused McEntire, amongothers— Adams, NatalieGrant,andReba cluding ShirleyCaesar, Yolanda crop ofpowervocalists—in- Influencedbyawide-ranging lease them.” the timethatGodsawfittore- pel Dreamadventure.“Thiswas fore venturingoutintoherGos- went ontobecomeateacherbe- ogy andwomen’s studiesand who earneddegreesinsociol- Rutgers Universitygraduate, way back,”saystheJersey-born “Allofthesearesongsfrom that welivein. current, andrelevanttothetimes that areatoncefaith-affirming, Herms —forabatchofsongs Moss, MyronButler, andBernie Smokie Norful, Aaron Lindsey, J. among them,award-winners gospel’s biggesthitmakers— tag-teaming withsomeof teacher tryingtosingontheside.ThisisreallywhoIamasanartist.” I thinkbotharereallyagift. Theycomefromthesamewell.It’s notlikeI’masingertryingtoteachontheside,or “People askmeallthetimeifI’dchooseworkingwithkidsovermusicorviceversa.Ihonestlycan’t answerthatquestion. majority of own right, Watts self-pennedthe A singer/songwriter in her than justanexceptionalvoice. her asanartistwithmuchmore Gospel Dream,whileasserting run onthe American Idol-styled PeopleGetReady People GetReady , BorninNew Jerseyandhail- nity. young women inhercommu- mentoring andministering to address thegreatneed for Sunday andHeaven’s House to nonprofit organizationsProject mento community, startedthe active memberofherSacra- high schoolEnglishteacherand Artist Management,isaformer Mitchell SolarekofMaximum Watts, whoismanagedby songs beinguplifted.” people towalkawayfromthe God tobepleased.Iwanted The mainthingwasIwanted would respondtothemusic. lot offearabouthowpeople process,” Watts says.“Ihada through thewholerecording “Thatsongcarriedme classic. the VanessaBell Armstrong quers,” amodern-daytakeon the stirring“FaithThatCon- You,” aduetwithJ.Moss,and Moody Jr. staple“Available to dent inhercoveroftheCarlis the soundsofyesteryear, evi- trum isthesinger’s respectfor Ontheotherendofspec- like ayounger Yolanda Adams. Watts’ motivationalside,much do afinejobofdisplaying her personalwalk.Bothofthese God hasbroughtherthroughin monial aboutthemanyways mer jamwhere Watts getstesti- Good,” areggae-infusedsum- celebratory firstsingle“So cult situation,andthe ing aboutmovingpastadiffi- People GetReady thing Godwants themtobe. in societyand becomeevery- women tofulfill theirpotential ganization thatnurturesyoung Heaven’s HouseforGirls,anor- About FaceNetwork, and work ofherownnonprofit, The anthropic efforts,especially the tertainment toadvanceherphil- her newplatformingospelen- former Englishteacherhasused champ ofGospelDream,the Since shewascrownedthe ButGodhaddifferentplans. motherhood. her lifeonholdtofocus and hadeveryintentiontoput nant withherdaughter, Lyric, Watts, whoatthetimewaspreg- to followmyowndreams,”says to followtheirdreams,Ineeded that ifIwantedtoinspirekids voice insideofmetelling “Therewasalwaysthissmall and seeGod’s bigpicture. the singertotakealeapoffaith ing onhersisterKisha’s partfor Dream. Ittooksomeconvinc- the 2008seasonofGospel initially intendtoauditionfor budding gospelsingerdidn’t Maturebeyondheryears,the love ofmusicandherchurch. Shirley Caesar, Watts sharesa CeCe Winans, NatalieGrantand show. Influencedbylegends won the American Idol-esque of millionsfans,whenshe vado havecapturedthehearts house vocalsandwarmbra- at theageofsix.Herpower- gospel crusaderbegansinging ing fromSacramento,CA,the gram waseventuallyadoptedby curricular component,thepro- Through dailyaffirmationanda ing asateacherinCalifornia. program shestartedwhilework- Project Sunday, anafterschool Inaddition, Watts oversees and ministry. touch thesky throughhermusic but aboutinspiring othersto never wantedittobeabout her, much morefar-reaching: She her visionforcompeting was pel DreamvictorMelinda Watts, of thegame.Incase Gos- and fortuneisusuallythe name search shows,thequestforfame Intherealmofprimetimetalent- I amasanartist.” sing ontheside.Thisisreallywho on theside,orateachertryingto not likeI’masingertryingtoteach They comefromthesamewell.It’s tion. Ithinkbotharereallyagift. “I honestlycan’tanswerthatques- music orviceversa,” Watts says. choose workingwithkidsover “PeopleaskmeallthetimeifI’d two lifecallingsisherfavorite. Just don’taskherwhichof she isleavingitallinGod’s hands. Watts sees herselfinthefuture, where hervoiceis. As forwhere — asingerwhoputshermoney grace thereality-singingcircuit pose-driven performerstoever hands down,oneofthemostpur- All oftheaboverender Watts, getting aheadinlife. and patternsthatkeepthemfrom areas tobreakoutofthecycles at-risk girlsfromimpoverished the stateofCaliforniatoempower –Melinda Watts 25

CATWALKIN’ with Fashion & Beauty Editor Audrey J. Bernard NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August New Tween apparel Mad Style by True Jackson is inspired by hit TV series True Jackson

Keke Palmer

On Monday, August 17, 2009, Nickelodeon/Viacom Con- sumer Products (NVCP) launched “Mad Style by True Jackson,” a new tween apparel and accessories line inspired by the trendy fashions worn in Nickelodeon’s hit live-action series, True Jackson, VP, star- ring Keke Palmer. The fall fashion show for the newest tween dream clothing line “where the runway meets the school hallway” took place at The Lodge at 1515 Broadway followed by a meet & greet ses- Nickelodeon’s presentation of the Mad Style by True Jackson Tween Apparel Line on August 17, 2009 in New York City sion with Palmer. Nickelodeon’s chief marketing officer, Pam let flats; and sneakers. line exclusively for Walmart happiness as she spoke about Shively). Kaufman, opened the Mad “True Jackson, VP inspires stores. the new line and how excited True navigates her very first Style by True Jackson show girls to dream big and embrace “Mad Style is a fashion col- she was that the line was pat- job, battles real-world obstacles with warm welcoming remarks. their individuality and creativ- lection filled with classic styles terned from her hit TV show. like competitive co-workers and An adorable fashion show ity,” said Hal Snik, senior vice with a twist that can be cus- Palmer encouraged her young corporate politics and builds new followed that was as well or- president, domestic licensing, tomized to fit any tween’s style fans to shop at Walmart stores friendships and romantic interests chestrated as the ones held un- NVCP. “The Mad Style line em- mood,” said Siskin. “Bringing for Mad Style by True Jackson. – as well as her niche as a style der the big tent in Bryant Park bodies the spirit of the show the design aesthetic of the True “Every item from sneakers to maven. during fashion week. Young and the clothes are comfortable Jackson, VP character to life dresses retails at $14 or under NVCP manages the world’s fashionistas modeled the Mad and affordable enough so that through this line was a great and draws inspiration from the third largest licensing business, Style by True Jackson Tween girls can follow the trends or experience for me – this is a series. The apparel line incor- representing leading properties Apparel Line featuring long create a look totally in their own great way for girls to express porates elements that make such as SpongeBob SquarePants sleeved henley t-shirts; style.” themselves.” each piece unique and and Dora the Explorer, and manag- layerable knit tees featuring In true high fashion form, the The Mad Style by True Jack- customizable at everyday low ing merchandising for Nick Jr., graphics with positive mes- line’s fashionable creator, Jane son Tween Apparel Line show prices and is available exclu- Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, sages like ‘be true to you’; Siskin, president and chief ex- was hosted by Palmer who ap- sively at Walmart stores.” MTVN International, and Spike TV. fashion leggings with novelty ecutive officer of L’Koral, LLC, peared on stage looking as One of the hottest and fast- Nickelodeon, now in its 30th buttons; jumper dresses with looking great in a little black adorable as ever in a chic little est-growing shows for kids, year, is the number-one entertain- removable straps; tunic dress with red high heels, told black dress and black high heel True Jackson, VP is one of the ment brand for kids. It has built a dresses with pre-scrunched the young fashionistas that she shoes. The pretty young role top two rated programs on Sat- diverse, global business by put- sleeves; Mary Jane shoes; bal- was thrilled to be able to create a model gushed with pride and urday nights on all of broad- ting kids first in everything it

Keke Palmer and fashion designer Jane Siskin pose with models

Chief marketing officer, Pam Kaufman, SVP of domestic li- censing for Nickelodeon, Hal Snik and Keke Palmer cast and basic cable television does. The company includes tele- with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and vision programming and produc- tweens 9-14 — behind only tion in the United States and Nickelodeon’s iCarly — and around the world, plus consumer averages 7 million total view- products, online, recreation, ers each week. books, magazines and feature True Jackson, VP follows films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. televi- True’s adventures as she bal- sion network is seen in more than ances work life and social life in 99 million households and has and around the Mad Style of- been the number-one-rated basic True Jackson, VP star SVP of domestic licensing for Nickelodeon, Hal Snik, fices with her best friends Lulu cable network for 15 consecutive (Ashley Argota) and Ryan (Matt years. Keke Palmer Keke Palmer, fashion designer Jane Siskin (Photos by Scott Gries/PictureGroup/Nickelodeon) 2009 Viacom, International, Inc. 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Recent reportshaveindicated that state governmentindecades. as themostthoroughreform of others, andhasbeenwidelyhailed Corporation, andhundredsof thority, EmpireState Development Authority, New York Power Au- Authority, LongIslandPower such astheMTA, the Thruway bottom reformofState Authorities Thebillisafundamental,topto nor Paterson. 2009 issignedintolawbyGover- of Reform Act Public Authorities fort intendedtoensurethatthe have announcedaconcertedef- of theStraphanger’s Campaign ing reformadvocateandpresident sions andGeneRussianoff,alead- tions, Authorities, andCommis- Assembly CommitteeonCorpora- Westchester), chairmanofthe Richard Brodsky(D- Commissions and Assemblyman on Corporations, Authorities, and chairman oftheSenateCommittee SenatorBillPerkins(D-Harlem), tution ofthestatelotteryand gia history, includingtheinsti- cant legislationinmodernGeor- to passsomeofthemostsignifi- Floor Leader, Bakerledthefight for then-GovernorZellMiller. As several yearsastheFloorLeader of Representatives,including five termsintheGeorgiaHouse ney General,Bakerservedfor Priortohisserviceas Attor- violence. law enforcementtofightfamily child andhe’s workedwithlocal tic violenceinthepresenceofa crime tocommitanactofdomes- violence. Hefoughttomakeita leading voiceagainstdomestic to justice.Bakerhasalsobeena those whotargetchildrenonline prosecutors andpolicetobring aggressively workedwithlocal dren viatheInternet,andhas sexual predatorswhotargetchil- moted toughnewlawsagainst children atoppriority. Hepro- made protectingfamiliesand two decades.Hehasalways state’s legalaffairs formorethan has successfullymanagedthe As Attorney General, Baker neys General. Attor-of National Association president ofthe102-year-old by hiscolleaguestoserveasthe African American tobeelected in thenation.Heisalsoonly General can-American Attorney has beentheonlyelected Afri- since 1997.Duringthistime,he eral, havingservedintheoffice Gen- rican-American Attorney Mountain, isGeorgia’s first Af- Baker, aDemocratfromStone and electedofficial. achievements asapublicservant ognizes Baker’s pioneering Calif., onFriday. The awardrec- 84 Political Leadership Award atits its firstannualBarackObama ney GeneralThurbertBakerwith (NBA) presentedGeorgia Attor- The National Bar Association Obama Leadership Award Georgia’s AG gets annual to signreform legislation Perkins, Brodsky urgeGov. th annualmeetinginSanDiego, dents oftheUnitedStates.” cal rightsofthecitizensandresi- and toprotectthecivilpoliti- Constitution oftheUnitedStates; of thefranchiseguaranteedby secure afreeanduntrammeleduse race, sexorcreedintheireffortsto American citizens,regardlessof prove theeconomicconditionofall promote legislationthatwillim- can andtheinternationalbars;to among themembersof Ameri- professional andsocialintercourse the legalprofession;topromote uphold thehonorandintegrityof pendence ofthejudiciaryandto tion ofjustice;preservetheinde- prudence; improvetheadministra- “to advancethescienceofjuris- The objectivesoftheNBAare students. yers, judges,educatorsandlaw sional networkofover20,000law- Caribbean. 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Ihopetoliveup tional Bar Association’s Barack the firstpersontoreceiveNa- “I amhumbledandhonoredtobe date forGovernorofGeorgia,said, Baker, nowaDemocraticcandi- the battleagainstDUI. bring Georgiatotheforefrontin drunk drivinglaws,andhelped state’s notoriouslyweak,outdated drunk driving,strengtheningthe to passtoughnewlawsagainst on groceries.Healsoledthefight the removalofstatesalestax largest taxcutinGeorgiahistory– Hewastheleadsponsorof program. lottery-funded HOPEScholarship authority debt in afewdays. on releasinga major statementon about authority practices.Theyplan as acoordinatedreleaseof info public meetingsandhearingsas well Brodsky areconsideringaseries of Sen.Perkinsand Assemblyman perts inthefield.” and thoroughanalysisbythe ex- are theresultofyearshardwork themselves thistime.Thesereforms people. Letthebillionairesfendfor step upandsignonbehalfofthe sions. “GovernorPatersonneedsto tions, Authorities, andCommis- the SenateCommitteeonCorpora- enough,” saidSen.Perkins,chairof deals todevelopersandotherslong resources andawardedsweetheart erated insecret,mismanagedpublic “New York’s authoritieshaveop- vetoes thisbill.” won’t happenifGovernorPaterson vice thepublicinterests.Butthat back tolegitimateorganizationsser- ard Brodsky. “We canbringthem cracies,” said Assemblyman Rich- operating likesovietstylebureau- have becomeshadowgovernment scandal, andmismanagement.They increases instatedebt,corruption, have beenvehiclesforstupendous the Thruway Authority andothers

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Entertainment By Don Thomas Ashanti featured in new ‘Be Great’ billboard in Times Square for Boys & Girls Clubs of America By Audrey J. Bernard violence to poverty, drugs and on the stage,” she laughed. ington, Muhammad Ali, Swin and business leaders to make the Lifestyles/Society Editor obesity, America’s young people Once she reached high Cash, Gen. Wesley Clark, Bill young people of America a pri- face a daunting array of prob- school, Ashanti began writing Clinton, Bill Cosby, Cuba ority and encourage every citi- One of the newest billboards lems – with serious conse- songs in high school. Her al- Gooding, Jr., Michael Jordan, zen to make a difference by sup- added to the many outstanding quences and fewer safety nets bum, Ashanti, hit the #1 spot on Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Queen porting organizations such as ones hovering over Times Square at home and in the community. both the Billboard Top 200 and Latifah, Mario Lopez, John the Boys & Girls Clubs – ensur- is that of Grammy Award-winning “Growing up in the Club gave R&B charts and received a Mellencamp, Edward James ing that every child has a safe, singer/songwriter, author, ac- supervised and structured envi- tress and Boys & Girls Club alum ronment during the critical after- Ashanti. school hours. The beautiful star was on For more than 100 years, BGCA hand for it’s unveiling on Tues- (www.bgca.org) has helped kids day morning, August 11 in “Be Great,” providing hope and Duffy Square as part of Boys & opportunity for those who need Girls Clubs of America’s it most. Today, more than 4,300 (BGCA) new advocacy cam- Clubs serve some 4.5 million paign encouraging youth to young people through Club mem- “Be Great.” bership and community outreach. Looking gorgeous in red — Known as The Positive Place for a color as powerful as her mes- Kids, Boys & Girls Clubs can be sage — Ashanti sashayed over found throughout the country and to the event from the W Hotel on U.S. military bases worldwide, at Broadway and 47th Street providing young people 6-18 years bringing traffic to a halt and old with guidance-oriented charac- giving tourists something to ter development programs con- write home about. There she ducted by trained, professional was joined by children from the staff. Clubs positively impact lives BGCA and other dignitaries and and help young people reach their a pack of photographers who Ashanti poses with BGCA students in front of Be Amazing billboard in Times Square full potential as productive, caring gleefully snapped away. citizens. Then, while beautifully me the opportunity to explore Grammy for best contemporary Olmos, Shaquille O’Neal, Smokey Key programs emphasize lead- posed in front of the electronic many interests and talents, in- R&B album. Robinson, Jimmy Rollins, Martin ership development; education billboard sponsored by Clear cluding dancing and singing, She went on to star in such Sheen, John Singleton, Ruben and career exploration; commu- Channel Spectacolor, Ashanti, that have profoundly influenced features films as John Tucker Studdard, Usher, Courtney nity service; technology train- surrounded by the children, my life,” said Ashanti. “The Must Die, Coach Carter, and Vance, Mark Wahlberg, and Kerry ing; financial literacy; health and counted down to the unveiling adult staff at the Club in Glen Resident Evil Extinction. TV Washington. life skills; the arts; sports, fitness of the larger than life billboard Cove challenged us to excel, and credits include the Muppets “We are very excited about and recreation; and family out- featuring her cute childhood instilled positive values that Wizard of Oz, Buffy the Vampire Ashanti joining the “Be Great” reach. In a recent Harris Survey picture and an inspirational still influence me as an adult. It’s Slayer, Vegas, and American campaign and her willingness to of Club alumni, 57 percent said message – “Be Amazing.” an honor to join our alumni am- Dreams. Her book of poetry Fool- help us impact the lives of the the Club saved their lives. Na- Ashanti is the newest celeb- bassadors in talking about the ish/Unfoolish is available at young people who need us tional headquarters are located rity alumni participating in impact Boys & Girls Clubs have Hyperion Books. In 2008, she most,” said BGCA president and in Atlanta. BGCA’s new “Be Great” advo- on young people, because I’m partnered with jeweler Cartier on CEO Roxanne Spillett. “Her The billboard featuring cacy campaign to help increase one of them.” a “Love” bracelet benefiting story is a textbook case of how Ashanti is the latest in a series public awareness and under- Ashanti is an amazing per- BGCA. Recently, Ashanti made the Boys & Girls Club experience of ads depicting the childhood standing about the key issues former so her objective, “Be her theatrical debut starring as can help shape a life, and we are photos of Club alumni, the “Be facing America’s youth, and Amazing” perfectly echoes her “Dorothy” in the Encores! pro- so proud of all that she has ac- Great” message and Web ad- the positive impact of Clubs. persona as a performer. Recount- duction of “The Wiz” to rave re- complished, and all she will con- dress. Thanks to a partnership Since its inception, for some ing her early experiences at views. tinue to do on behalf of the with the Outdoor Advertising young people, a daily dose of BGCA, the “Princess of Hip Hop” Ashanti now joins a celebrity young people following in her Association of America the lead BGCA has been the best medi- recalled how her mother, Tina roster of BGCA alumni in the “Be footsteps.” trade association representing cine for their getting through Douglas, would bring her to the Great” advocacy campaign in- As part of the superstar the outdoor advertising indus- their troubles and for some – Glen Cove, Long Island chapter. cluding: Academy Award-win- lineup, Ashanti will collaborate try, thousands of billboard ads keeping them out of trouble. “My mom taught dance for some ning actor and national spokes- with the Club and other alumni will be donated by local compa- From academic failure and gang 20 years and I learned to dance person for BGCA, Denzel Wash- to urge the country’s political nies across the country.

Frank Sanchez Jr., vice president, corporate & part- Ashanti poses with proud ner relationships, Boys & mom and manager Tina Girls Clubs of America with Singer, actor Breje with Douglas Ashanti with VIPs, family and BGCA students BGCA students Ashanti (Photo credit: Hilary Steffens/ PRNewswire/ Boys & Girls Club and Ronnie Wright) Celebrate Harlem Week 2009 NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 28 school betterthanRaphaelSaadiq Nobody does’60ssoulandR&B’s old- MELLOW FELLOW age notincluded inthetelevi- interview clips andconcertfoot- time, theDVDfeaturesbonus leased nowinfullforthefirst in extraordinarysettings. Re- extraordinary artistsperforming weekly musicseriesfeaturing Live fromtheArtistsDen television’s aired nationwideonpublic and selectionsfromtheshow at theHarvardClubofBoston, an intimate,privateperformance tributed byRED,wasfilmedat TheDVD,whichwillbedis- producer. Grammy-nominated artistand the firstconcertDVDfrom at PublicTelevisionRocks.org, is DVD, whichissoldexclusively New York PublicMedia. The Records, willbenefit WNET.ORG tertainment andColumbia July 21,2009on Artists DenEn- from theArtistsDen fering result, Saadiq’s latestsmashof- means tokeephisartalive. As a bal reachusingthemediaasa is compassionateaboutitsglo- universal language,music,and Raphael Saadiq Consummateperformer and theworld. nificance forNew York, America media experiencesoflastingsig- channels. Itsgoalistodeliver projects through anarrayof gramming andeducational its communitywithuniquepro- initiatives. WNET.ORGserves inspiration ofitsprogramsand gence, integrity, innovation, and sally recognizedfortheintelli- public mediainstitutionuniver- WNET.ORG is a pioneering Lifestyles/Society Editor Edited by Audrey J.Bernard fused themalltogether.” –RaphaelSaadiq Gladys Knight& The Pips, Al Green, The Four Tops…and “While Iwasmakingthealbum,watchedvideosby Raphael Saadiq:Live Raphael Saadiq: caresaboutthe , released , thehit through hiswork asanaward- group Tony! Toni! Toné! ber ofthegroundbreaking‘80s From hisearly days asamem- back tothe‘60sand‘70s. time-honored traditionthatgoes sic. Inthisrole,hecontinues a what folkscall‘oldschool’mu- of beingastandardbearerfor sic, Saadiqenjoysthereputation during HurricaneKatrina. to thosewholostlovedones flection on“BigEasy,” atribute Saadiq, includingasomberre- It tracks –mostfrom TheconcertDVDfeatures18 it’s aperfectmatch.” sic hassomehistory, soIthink has somehistoryandthismu- room, hesaid,“Thisbuilding 1912. Ofplayingtheunique Harvard ClubofBoston,builtin piece bandinthehallowed of December3,2008withanine- warming upthecoldwinternight fering startsoffwithSaadiq Themakingofhislatestof- Duo OrGroup. Best R&BPerformanceBy A R&B Vocal Performanceand TraditionalBest R&B Album, 2008’s pendent release–andthreefor nominations everforaninde- tage setting fiveforhis tween them,includingarecord- eight Grammynominationsbe- dio albumsthathavereceived Hehasreleasedtwosolostu- stars. worked witharosterofsuper- Grammy-winning producerhas vators Tony! Toni! Tone! The ber ofmulti-platinumR&Binno- American mainstreamasamem- Saadiqbrokethroughthe sion broadcast. An excellentinterpreterofmu- –andsongintroductionsby debutin2002–themost The Way ISeeIt The Way ISee Instant Vin- –Best Motown with a Staxguitarline think ofthe track asvintage merse myselfinthecharacters. I their albumcoverssoIcould im- the world.Ilookedatalot of Temps werefirstintroduced to Williams andtheguysin was whenEddieKendricks, Paul Ruffin ‘feel’:Ipicturedhowit tions. ThevocalhasaDavid deep connectionto The Tempta- notes, “Thefirsttrackshowsmy Talking aboutthesongs,he tent odetoabygoneera. singer deliversapresentdaypo- times,” theheartwrenching ing reflectivecloser“Some- You MeanIt”tothehead-shak- ping openingtrack,“SureHope Brunswick. Fromthefoot-tap- nies likeMotown,Invictusand ducers atfamousR&Bcompa- records madebypioneeringpro- cal flowassociatedwithgreat It The resultisthat it alltogether,” Saadiqconcludes. it tookaboutfourmonthstoput how thealbumturnedout.Inall, think thathadalottodowith to livewithit,dayafterandI time tomakeitright.Iwasable was abletoperfectit,takemy “SinceIhavemyownstudio, naturally. “ for thisalbumflowedorganically, came backhomeandthemusic classic soulmusicandwhenI everybody waslisteningtothis all kindsofplaces…andInoticed surfing andranintopeoplefrom Rica andTheBahamas.Iwas country, coolingout,inCosta destination. “Iwasoutofthe Ray to 2004’s critically-acclaimed and arrangerSaadiq’s followup songwriter/musician/producer Theinspirationforsinger/ right on. a popularphrasefrombackthen), values thataresimply(toborrow tion, realfeelingandproduction music, Saadiqbringsrealemo- sound andflavorof’70ssoul ists mayattempttoemulatethe Whileothercontemporaryart- anything recordedsince. ber ofsuperR&Bhitmakersto Miami orNew York byanynum- in Detroit,Chicago,Memphis, close tothekindofrecordmade not merelyathrowback:itisas bum andfirstforSonyBMGis in theday, Saadiq’s thirdsoloal- music albumswererecordedback hesive inthesamewaythatsoul thirty yearsago.Musicallyco- that itcouldhavebeenrecorded I SeeIt Indeed.Listeningto by themusicIgrewupon.” a lifetimeofexperiencesinformed This albumistheculminationof corded hislatestillustriouswork. the L.A.studiowherehere- Tops andsoon,”heexplainsfrom Four The Temptations,Green, Al has hadthoseinfluences…The “EveryrecordI’veevermade crooner haskeptthefaith. the multi-talentedcontemporary others andhisownsoloalbums, Dogg, JohnLegendamongmany as JossStone,TheRoots,Snoop winning producerofsuchartists hasthekindofsmoothmusi- setcamefromanunlikely , it’s immediatelyobvious The Way ISee The Way Ray from “HigherLearning” and“Me hit movies(1995’s “Askof You” Saadiq recordedtwosingles for After leaving the group, ies fortheband. tal salesofoversixmillion cop- of “FeelsGood,”resultingin to- fornia)” andtheclub/danceparty “It NeverRains(InSouthernCali- through thenow-classicslowjam single, “Little Walter” in1988 success, kickingoffwiththehit perienced hisfirsttasteofmega- group Tony! Toni! Toné!,ex- he player withlate’80’s/early ’90’s As theleadvocalistandbass tour. E. ontheir1984“Parade”world chance tojoinPrinceandSheila after highschool,Saadiqwona jazz and,ofcourse,R&B.Shortly cal music,’40’s spirituals,hymns, education encompassedclassi- the buddingsinger’s musical group bythetimehewasnine, ing withaprofessionalgospel his preferredinstrument.Sing- at theageofsix,makingbass to playguitar, drums,andbass California RaphaelSaadiqlearned BornandraisedinOakland, ing thatit’s “selfexplanatory!” sex withyou…”)onlycomment- bout’ you/Ineedsomesex/Some place iscrowded/Don’tknow Talk A Walk” (openingline,“This the lyricsforcatchy“Let’s Saadiqdoesn’tfessupabout some ofitistruetolife!” mind…some ofitisfabricatedand “I wroteitwithmyexin Motown tracks.” And thelyrics? energy folkslovefromthose Jamerson bassline,thekindof son 5record,withthatJames floor gem:“ItremindsmeofaJack- “Staying InLove”isaniftydance Payne andTheHoneycone), (soul musicbuffs,thinkFreda troit byHolland-Dozier-Holland and InvictusrecordsmadeinDe- HearkeningbacktotheHot Wax we dowhengettogether…” This songisareminderofhow gether lovingthesamemusic. Blacks butweallgrewupto- division betweenLatinosand low riders.Peopletalkaboutthe make atrackthatwouldgetthe music ofthe‘50s.Iwantedto is, henotes,“ajumpbacktothe and pronounceddoo-wopflavor with itsSpanishlanguagelines and recordbuyers:“Callin,’” eration ofLatinoconcert-goers soul soundsamongawholegen- and loyalaudiencefortraditional is exactlywhathascreatedasolid Thatsameloveforrealmusic shows… it’s aperformancepiece.” drive peoplecrazyatmylive “That’s thekindofsongthatcan tent drivingbeatandhenotes, “Keep Marching”withitsinsis- ‘Northern Soul’lovers–willdig BritishR&Bfans–specifically voice.” was singinginahightenor to myfirstT!T!T!albumswhenI T.-type groove.Ireflectedback scribes as“ajukejoint,Booker Yard Dash,”whichSaadiqde- will particularlyappreciate“100 Loyal Tony! Toni! 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It’s the typeofsongthat swing…the waygirlsswingtheir “Man, that’s allaboutthe hypnotic “LoveThatGirl”: grins whentalkingaboutthe Thenumberonesoulsinger where didthatsoundcomefrom.” “When Ilistentothem,wonder favorite songs,”saysSaadiq. those groups,they’reamongmy Stylistics. “Ilovetheballadsby groups likeTheDelfonicsand ages offamedPhillysoulharmony Saadiq composition)stirsupim- Chi-Lites classicbutanoriginal Thestandout“OhGirl”(notthe ladry thatisSaadiq’s callingcard. funky groovesandsmoothbal- showcases therichdiversityof creating thealbum,whichtruly further inspirationhefoundfor gether,” headmitsspeakingofthe Tops…and fusedthemallto- Four The Green, Pips, Al videos byGladysKnight&The I wasmakingthealbum,watched love forrhythmandblues.“While rial thatspeakstoSaadiq’s deep masterful collectionofnewmate- Nowcomes Stone songs forthe producer andco-writerofseven others. In2006,hewasthemain Bellz, Earth, Wind &Fireandmany Roots, T-Bozfrom TLC, Young Ludacris, TheBeeGees,Nappy Dude, Kelis,Q-Tip, Lil’ Skeeter, Anthony Hamilton,Devinthe Whitney Houston,MaryJ.Blige, pressive listofcreditsincludes songwriter andmusician,hisim- In demandasaproducer, following itin2004with CD, In2003,Saadiqreleasedthelive nominations. and Soul Train Music Awards Grammy,Music Awards American sole self-titledalbumreceived and theteam’s much-appreciated Quest’s Ali ShaheedMuhammad) Robinson and A Tribe Called Lucy Pearl(withEn Vogue’s Dawn In 2000,hecreatedthesupergroup & You” from“BoyzintheHood”). TheWay ISeeIt All HitsattheHouseofBlues project. .” The Way ISeeIt Introducing Joss endsappropri- concluded. Ray In- , a . Interview 29 Chico DeBarge: A Good Addiction NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August By Starre Moss what I’ve been through in my tan. DeBarge (whose full name life,” said DeBarge. is Jonathan Arthur DeBarge) is After a five-year hiatus, “Addiction” is DeBarge’s the youngest of the Debarge R&B star Chico DeBarge is first musical project since his family of singers. back on the scene with a new last CD, “Free” was released in At one point in time the fam- CD called, “Addiction” and a 2003. He hasn’t been sitting ily had close ties with the Jack- new deal with Kedar Entertain- idle all that time either. “I’ve son family (Janet Jackson was ment. This time around, the been touring a lot and working married to brother, James

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thoughts on the death of pop and bad, have made him stron- icon, Michael Jackson, “It’s a ger and wiser. The advice he of- very sad incident. It’s sad that fers to today’s up and coming he died so early because we artists, “Learn all you can about wanted so much more from him the business because this is a and he had so much more to very difficult business to be in. give.” Get all the knowledge you can DeBarge has been both in- get.” spired and influenced through DeBarge’s ‘addiction’ these the years by legendary artists days is his music. “I wouldn’t such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin really say it’s an addiction but Chico DeBarge Gaye and Michael Jackson. it’s definitely my passion,” he When he’s enjoying music, he said. When asked what he would Detroit born crooner translates on my new magazine called DeBarge) and the musical fami- prefers to listen to the classics like his legacy to be, the singer his life journey through song, The 9’s mag.com, an online lies were often compared to one rather than music put out by answered, “I would like to be re- opening up about his battles lifestyle magazine,” Chico told another. today’s artists. membered for truth and honesty with drug abuse, incarceration me. The singer has also been When asked what it was like Chico’s experiences, good in my music.” and troubled relationships. busy writing the songs for being compared to the DeBarge became addicted to project which he produced as Jackson’s, the singer re- prescription drugs and heroin well. sponded, “I think it’s great es- and went through rehabilita- Chico, who now resides in pecially since they discovered tion in 2003. “Addiction is Brooklyn, New York has been DeBarge. They also discovered something I’ve dealt with in performing all summer long Switch. It’s an honor to be my past. The topic matter is from Von King Park in Brook- compared to the Jackson’s.” important because it’s true to lyn to Central Park in Manhat- The singer also shared his Theater/Review New play tries to convey too much of everything but character development By Ernece B. Kelly volves around him—is Frankie keep us apart”, Pauline com- Theater Critic Masters (Leland Gantt), a Black plains) and when their son Alan comedian struggling to have is added to the mix, mutual re- Sometimes it feels as if a play- his own television show. sentment intensifies matters. wright were driven to include Masters has honed his comic “Instead of cutting the apron every idea that comes to mind. skills over decades beginning strings…you’re crocheting George O. Brome’s two-hour in the Army when he realized them,” Frankie shouts at one marathon drama, “Another that whites were more accept- point. (Peppering the drama is Man’s Poison,” performing at ing of a Black man who could dialogue like this which shows The Peter J Sharpe Theater on make them laugh. After Korea, the playwright’s strength.) West 42nd Street, set in the he neglects his wife Pauline But clever lines, Kevin Lee 1970’s, is a vivid example of this. (Penelope Lowder) and son, Allen’s sleek and efficient set de- Gayness, absentee fathers, the Alan (James Edward Shippy) so sign, and the pitch perfect l970’s Vietnam War, Kent State and that he and his manager Mel styles of costume designer Ali Jackson State, plus the Korean (Steve Greenstein) can develop Turns—Alan’s suede fringe vest Conflict are just some of the his TV pilot. Scenes of that pi- and patterned shirt are classic—are themes touched on here. lot provide much needed comic not enough to salvage this drama. It’s too much. Brome doesn’t relief and are rehearsed with Sometimes less is more and explore most of them, so these Dennis Hearn and Toni L. sometimes more is too much. tantalizing undeveloped no- Stanton playing multiple parts. “Another Man’s Poison” simply tions distract audiences and Scenes of Frankie and his put, tries to convey too much of prevent him from developing wife show the rifts in their long- everything but character devel- his six characters. One who standing relationship, (“Show opment, and that’s the stuff the- escapes this fate—the play re- business has done nothing but atre audiences come for. NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 30 cus onthepositivesideandtry tension. Soyoujusttryandfo- that onebecauseitjustcreates we trytosortofnottalkabout wives andIbelievethatitisn’t, believe thatit’s finetohave10 really differ on. You know, ifyou to talkaboutthethingsthatyou face inanycountry. You trynot biggest challengesthatpeople value differences,Ithink,arethe “Culturaldifferencesand were cultural. he wentontoexplainthatthey mented. Grilledabouttheissue, under therug,”Copleycom- around theworldtrytosweep sues thatgenerallypeople Africa, wehavetodealwithis- with aroundtheworld.“InSouth sues thatmostpeopledon’tdeal South Africans dealingwithis- statement hehadmadeabout Sharlto Copley, toaddressa Iaskedthestaroffilm, sible forthescreenplay. Blomkamp, whoisalsorespon- in Africa before,”says that Ihadn’tseensciencefiction (Johannesburg) andIrealized nut growingupinJo’Burg fiction. “Iwasasciencefiction cinema whenitcametoscience he sawavoidinSouth Africa’s DirectorNeillBlomkampsays compound thedebacle. rians whodevourbodyparts vexing issuebutmenacingNige- rica in“District9”isn’ttheonly Aliens wholandedinSouth Af- ing thantheoriginal1933film. the nativesweremorethreaten- make of“KingKong,”inwhich Rings” trilogyandthe2005re- responsible for“TheLordofthe presents District9.”Jacksonis The adsread:“PeterJackson tion of“District9.” used prominentlyinthepromo- PeterJackson,producer, is Contributing Scribe By MarieMoore Film S ‘District 9,’ aSouth African raciallychargedsci-fi flick trip Blomkamp says. think alotofitissubconscious,” other onedirectlyandindirectly. I on andonegroupoppressingthe kind ofmeetingoneanotherhead the ideaoftwogroups,races tilled level,Ithinkit’s reallyjust “Init’s mostboileddowndis- sion. Truth andReconciliationCommis- stuff tocomeout;thingslikethe creating aspaceforthepainful focusing alittlebitmoreandalso tion todemocracy. Itwasabout 1994, thekindofpeacefultransi- kind ofdecisiontohappenin Africa wasabletodoallowthat “That’s certainlywhatSouth to focusoncommonvalues. one spotearning$37millioninticketsales. Scene from“District9”thesci-fiflickofspacealienslivinginapartheid-likesqualorcoppedbox-officenumber burnings andmacheteattacks news, aboutthelynchings, 2008. Idon’tknowifyousawthe point whilewewerefilmingin South Africa reacheditscritical the impoverishedBlacksof of Zimbabweanimmigrantsand “Thesituationofthemillions include inthefilm. happening nowwhichIwantedto there’s thesecondthingthat’s the Blackmajority. Butthen know, thewhiteoppressionover erybody knowswhichis,you tinued. “There’s thepartthatev- Africa’s history,” Blomkamp con- “There aretwopartstoSouth ricans inthefilmisverycognizant. The animositybetweenthe Af- Jo’Burg stemsfromthecentral and mostoftheviolentcrimein Jo’Burg it’s Nigerianoccupied rica is.Forallofdowntown That isexactlyhowSouth Af- hilarious. solutely accurateandcompletely would instantlythinkthatwasab- crime syndicate,“South Africans ting wheretheyareinvolvedina putting theNigeriansintoaset- tic scenesBlomkampnotedthat upon todescribethecannibalis- rians eatingbodyparts.Called are thosethescenesofNige- aliens whowantedtoreturnhome Moredisturbingthanthe that happened.” but itwasseriouslyviolentstuff ing hisrecentvacation. Disney Worlddur-Resort was visitingthe Walt ceived performances.. He let foraseriesofwellre- rated withthe Atlanta Bal- Elliott. In2008hecollabo- Beyonce, Jay-ZandMissy Grammy Award-winners peared ontracksby artist andproducerhasap- the Atlanta, Georgiabased to hisworkwith“OutKast,” Dusty” in2009. Inaddition Foot: TheSonofChico entitled “SirLusciousLeft lease hisfirstsoloproject is Big Boi Antwan Andre Patton,a/k/a Lake Buena Vista, Florida. at theMagicKingdomin poses withMinnieMouse winning duo“OutKast,” half oftheGrammy Award- Hip-hop artistBigBoi,one- Blomkamp concluded. from itwhattheywillIguess,” but theaudiencesaregoingtotake and it’s authenticto West Africa it. Soit’s authentictoSouth Africa can populationmayornotget line knowingthataNorth Ameri- Africa’s makeupbutIwalkthatfine rican anditispartofSouth that Iputintherebecauseitis Af- powerful results.Soit’s something suming bodypartsandstuffhas rica thatpracticeorideaofcon- doctors andvoodoo.InSouth Af- There are city works. lot oftheinsandoutshow Nigerian gangsownandcontrola area aroundHillbronwherehuge (Photo: Garth Vaughan) scheduled tore- lots of African witch with Audrey J. Bernard 31

KICKIN’ IT NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August 45th Anniversary Reunion Dr. Billy Taylor, founder of Jazzmobile, celebrates milestone birthday

Jazzmobile presents New York’s oldest continuous sum- mer Jazz festival reaching ap- proximately 100,000 annually. In honor of Jazzmobile Inc.’s 45th anniversary, on Wednesday, August 12, an array of musicians – wearing their 2009 Jazzmobile Summerfest T-shirts — attended a very special opportunity to pose for a reunion photograph prior to the group’s free concert featuring the Jimmy Heath band. Artists including Jimmy Heath, Jimmy Owens, Charli Persip, Benny Powell, Frank Wess and Randy Weston, who have per- Jazzmobile Instructors (1st row) Jim Harrison, Jimmy Heath, Dr. Billy Taylor, Robin Bell-Stevens, Chris White, Paul formed for Jazzmobile at concert West, Bill Saxton (2nd row) Michael Max Flemming, Jimmy Owens, Benny Powell & Michael Howell halls, clubs and in its renowned Summerfest mobile concerts since cades, have joined us today. and big band, Heath has per- mobile.org. 11:30 AM, Ray Mantilla, NY Fam- the group’s 1964 founding, joined Some of the artists missing are formed with nearly all the jazz Jazzmobile, Inc., the oldest not ily “Health Walk-a-thon,” St. the organization’s founder Dr. Billy performing in national and inter- greats of the last 50 years, from for profit arts organization cre- Nicholas Park, 135th St. & St. Taylor for the historic gathering. national festivals. Having our Howard McGhee, Dizzy Gillespie, ated just for jazz in the country, Nicholas Ave, Harlem. Additional performers and oth- founder, Billy Taylor, and two and Miles Davis to Wynton was founded in 1964 by jazz mas- Sat., 8/22, 3:00PM, Arturo ers from the Jazz community who former heads of Jazzmobile (jazz Marsalis. ter Dr. Billy Taylor and Daphne O’Farrill, J. Hood Wright Park, attended the jamboree included musicians themselves) — Chris Over the course of his career Arnstein. Its mission is to Fort Washington Ave., bet. W. WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM radio person- White and Paul West — is very he has performed on more than present, preserve, promote, and 174th & 175th St., Washington ality and concert producer Sheila special,” said Jazzmobile presi- 100 record albums, including propagate Jazz — “America’s Heights; Mon., 8/24, 7:00 PM, Anderson, Hakim Ankh-ra, dent & CEO Robin Bell-Stevens. seven with The Heath Brothers classical music.” The Duke Ellington Legacy Band, Azande Cummings, Michael Max “The public also came out to and 12 as a leader. Many of This mission is implemented featuring Edward Ellington II, Flemming, Ghanniyya Green, thank them for their dedicated Heath’s more than 125 composi- through quality jazz education 106th St. bet. Central Park West Onaje Allan Gumbs, Winard years of service to the art and tions have become jazz stan- and performance programs: & Manhattan Ave, Manhattan; Harper, Antonio Hart, Michael culture landscape of the City of dards. Heath has not only been workshops, master classes, lec- Tues., 8/25, 7:00 PM, Cecil Howell, Linda Hudson, David Lee New York. This event is part of a Jazzmobile artist, he’s helped ture demonstrations, arts enrich- Bridgewater & the Jazzmobile Jones, Melba Joyce, Kiyoshi the 18-month celebration of our create the next generation of jazz ment programs, as well as out- All-Stars, 122nd St., bet. 7th & Kitagawa and Ray Mantilla. 45th anniversary,” concluded performers as a Jazzmobile in- of-doors mobile Jazz perfor- Lenox Aves, Harlem. Together with Marie Lee Bell-Stevens. structor since the 1970s. mances and those in clubs and Wed., 8/26, 7:00 PM, Frank McBroom (former grant writer for Heath led the free concert that Jazzmobile’s Summerfest runs major concert halls here and Wess, Grant’s Tomb,122nd St. & Jazzmobile in 1964), Danny followed the photo taking oppor- through August 28, with con- abroad. Riverside Dr., Harlem; *Wed., 8/ Mixon, Antoinette Montague, tunity. The consummate jazz art- certs in all five boroughs of New Jazzmobile, www.jazzmo 26, 7:30 PM-10:00 PM, (3 Sets), Don Moore, Eunice Newkirk, ist has long been recognized as a York, including performances as bile.org, serves approximately Boncella Lewis, “The Joints are Dion Parson, Jeb Patton, Jeremy brilliant instrumentalist and a a part of the Harlem Week cel- 100,000 people in New York City Jumpin’”, Londell’s, 2620 8th Pelt, Donald Sanger, Bill Saxton, magnificent composer and ar- ebration. and its outlying areas each year. Ave at 140th St., Thurs., 8/27, Cynthia Scott, Dotti Anita Tay- ranger. He is the middle brother Each Wednesday the group 7:00 PM, Lynette Washington, lor, Akiko Tsuruga, Diego Urcola, of the legendary Heath Brothers presents a concert at Grant’s Remaining 2009 Jazzmobile 132nd St. bet. 7th & Lenox Aves, Lynette Washington and Elise (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Tomb and each Friday it holds a Summer Concert Schedule: Harlem; Fri., 8/28, 7:00 PM, Wood. Heath/drums) and the father of concert in Marcus Garvey Park Thurs., 8/20, 7:00 PM, Dave Ghanniyya Green, Marcus “We are delighted that some urban contemporary and funk — both shows at 7:00 p.m.; Gibson, Lyman Pl. bet. Freeman Garvey Park, 122nd St. & 5th Ave, of the artists, who have been en- musician and producer Mtume, throughout the week Jazzmobile & 169th St., Bronx; Fri., 8/21, Harlem. *Note: As part of Harlem tertaining in neighborhoods known for his 1970s/80s band of swings into neighborhoods 7:00 PM, Antoinette Montague, Week 2009. Please note that all throughout the city as a part of the same name. across New York City. For more Marcus Garvey Park, 122nd St. performances are weather permit- Jazzmobile’s programs for de- Having led his own ensembles information, go to www.jazz & 5th Ave, Harlem; *Sat., 8/2, ting and subject to change.

Jazzmobile executive directors Paul West, Robin Enthusiatic Jazzmobile fans in their Jazzmobile Bell-Stevens, Dr. Billy Taylor & Chris White Jazzmobile Reunion at Grants Tomb T-shirts (Photos: Hubert Williams/Imagezs of Us) NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 32 Show.” job writingfor “TheRedFoxx comedy clubandwasoffered a Wallace wasseenonstageata Within amatter ofweeks, sition occurredsmoothly. stage andfromthenonthetran- a comedyclub, Wallace hitthe when oneofhisclientsopened ful inmarketinghistalentsand sell myself.”Hewassuccess- whereas incomedy, Ihaveto advertising, Ihadtosellspace, said onmanyoccasions,“In pearances. As hehimselfhas helped himlandcomedyap- skills hehonedinsalesquickly routines inallvenues,andthe Wallace didstand-upcomedy At every opportunity, goal. mind andremainedhisultimate comedian wasneverfarfromhis worked) theideaofbecominga dent ofthefirmforwhichhe progressed tobeingvicepresi- (within acoupleofyearshe although hewassuccessful, selling advertisingspace. And to goodandpracticaluseby advertising whichhethenput transportation, marketingand tion, hereceivedadegreein Akron inOhio.Upongradua- enrolled intheUniversityof town of Atlanta, Georgia and tical goals,helefthishome Inordertopursuetheprac- upon. financial cushiontofallback achieve hisdream,heneededa dian. Nonetheless,inorderto would beanoutstandingcome- ready decidedthatonedayhe age ofsix,George Wallace al- comedic actors,atthetender chard Pryor, amongmanyother Redd Foxx,MiltonBerleandRi- Red Skelton,JohnnyCarson, Inspiredbysuchgreatsas Contributing Scribe By shirleer. schwam is thegreatest thing intheworld’ George Wallace says:‘Laughter In Performance

As hiscomedic reputa- George Wallace convention-goers. “ThePrincessand theFrog” filmwillpremiere intheaters nationwideDecember 11, 2009. Journalists (NABJ) Annual Conventionin Tampa, Florida.Inaddition,Roseperformed asongfrom thefilm for appearance ofthePrincess Tiana theme parkcharacter andtook placeduringthe2009National Association ofBlack will soonappear atDisneyland ResortinCaliforniaand Walt Disney World ResortinFlorida. The veryfirstpublic Pictures animatedfeature film“ThePrincessandtheFrog,”poseswith the newPrincessTianacharacter(left)asshe Anika NoniRose(2 proved popularwithradioaudi- brand ofsocialcommentary day momentsoflife.Hisunique derives hiscomedyfromevery Seinfeld andBillCosby, Wallace Likehiscontemporaries,Jerry the country. and clubengagementsallover he wonthefirstprizeof$2,000 special “TheBigLaffOff” competitor foracabletelevision tion grew, hewassuggestedasa nd left),whoprovides thevoiceofDisney’s newestprincess,(Tiana), intheupcoming Walt Disney

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“I for it! your firststop—youwillthankme George Wallace Show”shouldbe laughter.Las Vegas,in When “The finds roomformoreand goes toseehisshow, he always Nomatterhowoftenapatron terial oftenusedbyothers. avoids thestandardorclichéma- for knowinghisaudiencesand logue. Instead,heuseshisflare and rarely, ifever, repeatshisdia- does notrelyonoffensivejokes Unlike somecomedians, Wallace he writesnewjokesallthetime. rest onhispastaccomplishments; at theFlamingoHotel,hedoesnot While Wallace performs nightly cheaper.” he takeoffafewraisinstomakeit price wastoohighandsuggested $6.75. Itoldthewaiterthat sin toast.Thepricechargedwas Grand andorderedasliceofrai- ridiculous. IstayedatTheMGM ation Wallace saysIt’s becoming Discussingtheeconomicsitu- were thesame.” and theemployeeofmonth tos. A pictureofawantedmurderer there onthewallweresomepho- my localpostoffice yesterday, and night togetthere.”“Iwentin lived sofaraway, ittookmeuntil night school.NotthatIhadto,we servations. “You know. Iwentto comedian continueswithhisob- As iftoproveit,theawesome greatest thingintheworld.” audience that“laughteristhe bear, tellshisstanding-roomonly looks likealovablehugeteddy first tofallasleep?” Wallace, who people whosnore,arealwaysthe (Photo: MattStroshane) 33 Ex- Gov. Dean calls public option indispensable NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August (From page 2) part, is you don’t turn over the what we have to have is choice not the entirety of health care re- they prefer a government-run op- whole new marketplace to private and competition in the insurance form,” Obama said at a town hall tion. insurance in competition with insurance companies and trust market,” White House press sec- meeting in Grand Junction, Colo. Conrad, chairman of the Senate private industry, not unlike the them to do the right thing.” retary Robert Gibbs said Sunday. “This is just one sliver of it, one Budget Committee, called the ar- way electric and agriculture co- Obama’s spokesman refused to A day before, Obama appeared aspect of it.” gument for a government-run pub- ops operate, especially in rural say a public option was a make-or- to hedge his bets. Lawmakers have discussed the lic plan little more than a “wasted states such as his own. break choice. “All I’m saying is, though, that co-op model for months, al- effort.” He added there are enough With $3 billion to $4 billion in “What I am saying is the bottom the public option, whether we though the Democratic leadership votes in the Senate for a coopera- initial support from the govern- line for this for the president is, have it or we don’t have it, is and the White House have said tive plan. ment, the co-ops would operate under a national structure with state affiliates, but independent of the government. They would be required to maintain the type Clinton: US sent ‘tough love’ message to Africa of financial reserves that private (From page 10) racy and economic progress in she told Neves. mitted about what lies ahead,” she companies are required to keep Africa.” She noted that women Said Clinton: “I always feel a told reporters. “The Obama admin- in case of unexpectedly high ability and transparency in govern- account for more than half the sense of awe that we are in the istration has delivered ... a message claims. ment. members of Cape Verde’s Cabi- place where human beings began of tough love. We are not sugar- “I think there will be a competi- Clinton, particularly, praised the net. “I think the United States can so many, many years ago.” coating the problems. We’re not tor to private insurers,” Sebelius government as “a model of democ- learn a lot from your example,” “I leave Africa even more com- shying away from them.” said. “That’s really the essential Protestors are testing President Obama’s fortitude (From page 8) That is increasingly unlikely as nance Committee who is work- given more money from the coming off. This measure had one can see by the leadership in ing with the Chair,Max Baucus. health care industry than any been sold as a mechanism to pro- a solution that is favored by Re- the Senate of Grassley of Iowa, the Baucus is already compro- other Senator except for vide competition to the 1,300 publicans as well as Democrats. minority leader on the Senate Fi- mised because he has been Grassley, but his deference to health insurance companies to Grassley makes it all the worse. bring down costs. It was the same during the Now, his Secretary of Health is Clinton years in the 1992-1994, saying that if the same thing can Rape: Torture in the Congo when Clinton tried to get a health be achieved without this Option, care bill through. it might be done. (From page 12) groups, and unfortunately, also corporations that rape the He did craft a bill, but there He needs to not be intimidated, the civilian population. country and turn a blind eye to were also several others devel- but to understand the raucous atrocities before they even ar- The psychology of it is both the violence, to our govern- oped by other members of Con- town hall meetings as nothing more rived in Congo. Pushed out by complicated and elusive. Yet the ments and African govern- gress and none of them made it than the massive rant of those who Tutsi forces after they perpe- ripple effect is too great to be ig- ments, we must demand action out of the relevant Committees lost the election, that things will trated the Rwandan genocide, nored. regardless of boundaries and due to the power of the Insur- clarify when there is a bill and the these paramilitary forces settled Each time perpetrators - partisanship. ance lobby. So, the issue is American people will most prob- in Eastern Congo. whether military or militia – rape, Generations of abuse and rape whether Obama will have the ably swing behind it and him. Other groups, like Laurent torture, terrorize, and burn vil- in this rich land can only be guts to stand up to them or ne- Dr. Ron Walters is Professor of Nkunda’s CNDP, continue to lages, they destroy the very fab- overcome by a global uproar gotiate reform away, seeking to Government and Politics Emeri- fight the Congolese govern- ric of Congo and any hope for and demand for action globally get anything to set him up for tus at the University of Maryland. ment. Under-funded and under- real democracy and prosperity. and locally. re-election in 2012. His latest book is: The Price of paid Congolese government We need to take a stand and de- Nicole C. Lee is the executive Already, the wheels of the Racial Reconciliation (Univer- troops fight both types of mand accountability. From the director of TransAfrica Forum “Government Option” seem to be sity of Michigan Press).

and I didn’t. And I feel so bad served his time in prison and is about that now. And I know, you surrounded by talented people Michael Vick has paid his dues know, that I didn’t I didn’t step such as Tony Dungy. It’s time for (From page 8) Minutes” was largely designed to things, Michael. up. I wasn’t a leader. PETA and others to call off the win over some doubters. It was VICK: It’s wrong, man. I don’t BROWN: In any way, for those dogs. Another bright spot is that the largely successful. It was clear to know how many times I gotta who may say it showed a lack of George E. Curry, former editor- National Humane Society has me that he was well-trained on how tell, I gotta say it. I mean, it was moral character because you in-chief of Emerge magazine and been acting humanely. It has ac- to deal with hostile questions. wrong. I feel, you know, I feel, didn’t stop it, you agree or dis- the NNPA News Service, is a key- cepted Vick’s offer to talk to BROWN: And the operation, you know, tremendous hurt be- agree? note speaker, moderator, and me- youth about animal cruelty and Michael, that you pleaded guilty hind what happened. And, you VICK: I agree. dia coach. He can be reached will reserve judgment on to bankrolling, to being a part of, know, I should’ve took the ini- Vick has repeatedly accepted through his Web site, whether he’s had a true change engaged in barbarous treatment of tiative to stop it all. You know, full responsibility, he has www.georgecurry.com. in heart. the animals — beating them, Vick’s interview with James shooting them, electrocuting Brown Sunday night on “60 them, drowning them. Horrific Obama and the extreme right (From page 12) sive change will fall prey to de- Obama will fall on his face. They spair. are also counting on his base be- They don’t dislike health care US military intervention into a So, President Obama has a coming tired, despairing and lazy. (From page 8) Further, a compromise right now situation that could end up re- choice, and progressive people If that happens, they assume that signals that all people have to do sembling Vietnam. In fact, the do as well. Those who argue they can march into office in 2010 cates claim that government in- is go to town meetings, clown and Afghanistan war, through its that we need to give President as the saviors of the USA, and tervention isn’t fair to private perform like banshees, in order to budgetary impact, could derail Obama more time in order to more specifically, the saviors of companies. What? The same get their way. In discussions that his domestic objectives. move his agenda are missing white people. private companies that now leave have shed less light than heat, So, while President Obama ig- what is actually happening in the Irrespective of President people uninsured? health insurance reform oppo- nores the principal concerns of real world. If he continues to Obama’s negotiating strategies, A compromise might be the no- nents have clearly signaled their his base, the extreme Right retreat, time will run out and the progressive people need to make tion of government supported antipathy to this President, but sharpens its knives. It wishes Right will have won. sure that the only way that the health insurance cooperatives. they have not offered clear objec- to see him fail and they have Therefore, President Obama political Right marches is into This takes a step in the direction tions to his health insurance plan. been very clear about that. In- needs to have pressure coming oblivion. of those Republicans who want They have provided the basis for sofar as President Obama de- from another direction and that Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a senior to preserve competition. From my analysis, but not capitulation. parts from a focus on “Main other direction needs to ensure scholar with the Institute for perspective, the cooperatives Julianne Malveaux is president Street” instead of “Wall Street,” that he follows up on his com- Policy Studies, the immediate past could work, but they may also of Bennett College for Women. She and insofar as he attempts to mitment to jobs; healthcare; president of TransAfrica Forum have flaws that distort the out- may be reached at presben appease big business, he will housing; and peace. and the co-author of “Solidarity comes for the poorest Americans. [email protected]. demoralize his base. Those who What the political Right is Divided.” He can be reached at were and are looking for progres- counting upon is that President papaq54@hotm ail.com. NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 34 Dreamgirls, Cats,OnceOnThisIs- Broadway insuchhitsasBarnum, White hasachievedsuccesson An acclaimedactressandsinger, Singapore, L.A.toSydney. the worldfromNew York to performed atmajorvenuesaround room table.Sincethenshehas age atopherGrandmother’s dining Yorker, begansingingatayoung Hendel Jones, JimLewisand Fela! wasconceivedbyBill T. Lortel Award forBestMusical, Winner ofthisyear’s Lucille music liveonstage. will againperformKuti’s rousing the directionof under community,NYC Afrobeat Antibalas andothermembersofthe Jones. Theworldrenowned with abookby Tony Award-winner is directedandchoreographedby Monday, November23, 2009. Fela! Theofficialopeningissetfor 2009. Theatre, onMonday, October19, Broadway attheEugeneO’Neill Broadway’s 37 Arts, willarriveon premiere lastsummeratOff- ing intheaislesduringitsworld which hadsold-outcrowdsdanc- Thecriticallyacclaimedmusical, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. the iconicartist’s mother, Anikulapo-Kuti composer andperformer on thelifeandmusicof African the newBroadwaymusicalbased White Tony Award-winner Wilson Anne V. Andre, Lauren Deveaux, MaiaMcKinney, Iris willjointhecastofFela!, . White,anativeNew , playingtheroleof Aaron Johnson Jim Lewis Bill T.Jones Stephen Lillias White Lillias Fela and , , in the25thanniversaryconcert as well“EffieMelodyWhite” Lead MuseinDisney’s Hercules cue Me”)andasthevoiceof background forMadonna(“Res- Whitecanbeheardsinging Belgrave Th.). 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Jones’s imagina- of FelaKuti’s mostcaptivating tionary musician.Featuringmany artist, politicalactivistandrevolu- plores Kuti’s controversiallifeas rhythm andharmonies),Fela!ex- (a blendofjazz,funkand African Usinghispioneeringmusic Anikulapo-Kuti. world of Afrobeat legendFela travagant, decadentandrebellious ences arewelcomedintotheex- Jones withabookbyLewis,audi- cal, directedandchoreographedby Inthisrevolutionarynewmusi- Album –JustJazz. online andcomingsoonisTheJazz Brooklyn toBroadwayisavailable tobiographical recordingFrom recording ofDreamgirls.Herau- Health Organization andhis deputy director ofthe World brother. Koye,wastobecomea their offspring (Fela’s older With medicalaspirations for so vociferouslyopposed. come theverymilitaryleaders he in hisNigerianschoolwould be- Ironically, manyofhisclassmates amongst theindigenouselite. FelawaseducatedinNigeria dence. during thestruggleforindepen- nial Nigerianwomen’s movement was veryactiveintheanti-colo- recognized feministleader, who pianist andhismotherwasaworld- schoolmaster, ministerandmaster in 1938.HisfatherwasaChristian Abeokuta, Nigeria,northofLagos Done. films includeTheSignalandBlood is ConversationswithIce.Recent Dasarts, hismostrecentcreation (Amsterdam). A graduateof a collaboratorwithMC of Rotterdam’s Lef Act Festivaland NgaujahistheTheatreDirector ter (Berlin). Timmers (Rotterdam)andF. Rich- Habeger (Atlanta,GA)toG. Hendrioks, D.Hamiltonand T. career spansworkwithF. for hisperformance.Ngaujah’s was nominatedforaLortelaward Kuti. NgaujahwonanObieand Sahr Ngaujah Thecastwillagainbeledby set forMonday, November23. Avenue) withanofficial opening Street, betweenBroadwayand8th (230 WestO’Neill Theatre 49th gin onOctober19attheEugene Broadway. Performanceswillbe- Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, movesto composer, performerandactivist the lifeofgroundbreaking African Fela!,anewmusical,basedon ics. Jim Lewisprovidedadditionallyr- Johnson and additionalmusicby Nigrini and projectiondesignby sound designby lighting designby FelaRansomeKuti * * * * * * * * * . Musicalarrangements and TRE Jordan McLean asFela Amikulapo- Marina Draghici Rob Kaplowitz Rob Wierzel wasbornin Aaron Peter , and , , occasions. and nearlykilling himonseveral ciously harassingFela,jailing him and themilitaryrespondedby vi- to thestreetssinginghissongs him intopoliticallife.Peopletook Fela notonlyapopstarbutthrust military government,andmade disenfranchised, critiquingthe served asarallyingcryforthe Africa andbeyond.Hismusic rica 70)becamehugestarsin West band (whowerenowcalled Af- ing ataferociouspace,Felaand Playingconstantlyandrecord- in hispouch”). (meaning “hewhocarriesdeath with a Yoruba name“Anikulapo” name “Ransome,”andreplacedit Fela droppedhisgivenmiddle vate nightclub,TheShrine,and public, completewithhisownpri- ing studiocalledtheKalakutaRe- He foundedacommune/record- geria 70andreturnedtoLagos. reformed theKoolaLobitosasNi- plicit andcriticalworldview, Fela With thisnewpoliticallyex- alism and Afrocentrism. other proponentsofBlacknation- Malcolm X,EldridgeCleaverand him tothewritingsandpoliticsof Sandra Isidore,whointroduced home base,Felabefriended months intheUS,withLAasa and record.Duringhiseight traveled toLos Angeles totour In1969,Fela’s KoolaLobitos “Afrobeat” wasborn. Yoruba, highlifeandjazz, added elementsoftraditional an authenticmusicalvoice,he by JamesBrown.Tryingtofind Lobitos, andbecameinfluenced to Nigeria,restartedtheKoola Two yearslater, Felareturned club scene. band becameafixtureinLondon’s the KoolaLobitosin1961,andhis Davis andFrankSinatra,formed posers, Fela,struckbyMiles QuicklytiringofEuropeancom- strument. and chosethetrumpetashisin- where hestudiedcomposition Trinity College’s schoolofmusic cation. Instead,heregisteredat him toLondonforamedicaledu- tion) in1958Fela’s parentssent of theNigerianMedical Associa- younger brother, Beko,President Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Bill T.Jones

BRIEFS rupt militarygovernment. tering attacksagainstNigeria’s cor- the ’80sended,Felarecordedblis- sistently blockedbythemilitary. As although hiscampaigningwascon- ran forpresidentintwoelections, MOP (MovementofthePeople)and he formedhisownpoliticalparty, ing toNigeriain1978. A yearlater, briefly livedinexileGhana,return- After theKalakutatragedy, Fela destroyed. nanced filmBlackPresidentwere only knowncopyofhisself-fi- and musicalinstrumentsthe cording studio,allhismastertapes from reachingthearea.Fela’s re- pound andpreventedfirefighters Thesoldierssetfiretothecom- prove fatal. inflicting injuriesthatwouldlater thrown fromanupstairswindow, and his82-yearoldmotherwas Kalakuta werebeatenandraped; bones; anumberofwomenlivingat tured skullaswellotherbroken rested; Felahimselfsufferedafrac- members ofhiscommunewerear- Republic commune,Felaandother sanctioned attackonhisKalakuta In1977,duringagovernment- way.com. Fela!visit www.FelaOnBroad mand, allovertheworld. now available,throughpublicde- body ofwork,almost70albums,is attended hisfuneral.Hisincredible lost. InNigeriaonemillionpeople musical andsociopoliticalvoicewas tionally, asauniqueandineffable fected musiciansandfansinterna- complications from AIDS deeplyaf- Hisdeathon August 3,1997of superstar. led thelifeofaninternationalmusic any pointabandonedNigeriaand jazz andhip-hop,hecouldhaveat tional worldofrockandroll,soul, though, asaniconintheinterna- he continuedtoliveinNigeriaeven Despitethisconstantharassment tence injailforacurrencyviolation. serving oneeighteenmonthsen- conceivable crime,althoughonly life, andchargedwithalmostevery more thantwohundredtimesinhis Fela Anikulapo-Kuti For moreinformationabout Sahr Ngaujah asFelaKuti (Photos: MoniqueCarboni) (AJB) wasarrested 35

Obama sets out to debunk health care myths NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August (From page 13) opponents of health care reform whether it’s ensuring affordable mean rationed care, whether it “We’ve already started national attempt to scare or mislead the coverage for Americans age 50 to will hurt Medicare, be and local ad campaigns,” health care reform bill that American people—and older 64 or improving benefits for unaffordable and, of course, Mcnerney said. “We’re doing in- would reduce Medicare ben- Americans in particular—about people in Medicare. It’s time for whether the government could terviews to get the word through efits, indications that we have what fixing the system really the public to get the real facts.” really make life-and-death deci- the press. We’re doing massive endorsed any of the major means,” said AARP Executive Mcnerney said AARP members sions for individuals. These are email blasts, organizing events health care reform bills currently Vice President Nancy LeaMond have been most concerned about the myths that the group will fo- and we have offices in every under consideration in Con- said in a statement . “The truth is health care reform becoming so- cus on knocking down in its state so we can spread the word gress are inaccurate,” the state- we need to fix health care, cialized medicine, whether it will multi-million dollar campaign. pretty effectively.” ment read. AARP spokesman Jordan Mcnerney said that AARP will not formally endorse any par- ticular bill because all the bills Palin stands by her discredited ‘death panel’ claim are being legislated and many (From page 13) when she asked the news media a similar measure in the Senate, Blumenauer said. “If she wasn’t components of the proposals to “quit making things up.” said it was “nuts” to claim the deliberately lying at the begin- will change throughout the pro- Palin and other critics were not Murkowski said she was of- bill encourages euthanasia. ning, she is deliberately allowing cess. “But we are supportive of helping the GOP by tossing out fended at the death panel termi- And Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D- a terrible falsehood to be spread and committed to healthcare re- false claims. Portions of the Demo- nology. “There is no reason to gin Ore., who authored the provi- with her name.” form,” he says. cratic health care bills “are bad up fear in the American public by sion on end-of-life counseling, He said the measure would block The president’s inaccuracy enough that we don’t need to be saying things that are not in- said he is astounded that Palin funds for counseling that presents aside, Mcnerney said that his making things up,” Murkowski cluded in the bill,” she said. has not tempered her bleak de- suicide or assisted suicide as an op- advocacy group has bigger er- said, invoking a phrase that Palin Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson, scriptions of the health care bill. tion, calling references to death pan- rors to address. used in her resignation speech, a Republican who co-sponsored “It’s deliberate at this point,” els or euthanasia “mind-numbing.” “We won’t stand idle when Ex-Congressman Jefferson is found guilty on 11 of 16 counts (From page 6) tions in south Louisiana — the it surprised some who closely nail in the political coffin of we’re not going to tolerate po- Progressive Democrats. followed the trial that he was Bill Jefferson,” political ana- litical corruption,” U.S. Rep. to Sidney Barthelemy in Coupled that with his work acquitted on the count that in- lyst Clancy DuBos told WWL- Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, told 1986. with the national Democratic volved the infamous cash TV. “There is no coming back the local daily paper. During the 1982 mayoral Party —for which he served as found in a freezer in Jefferson’s politically from this.” “This is a sad and tragic day race, Dutch Morial attacked Louisiana co-chair for the 1988 home by federal investigators Before last week’s dramatic for Louisiana,” U.S. Sen. Mary Jefferson by calling him “Dol- and 1992 Democratic presiden- four years ago. conclusion to a saga that Landrieu, D-La., said last week. lar Bill” — a nickname which tial campaigns — Jefferson’s Over the course of a six-week lasted four years, there was “My hope is that with this has stuck to this day. Still, name became a statewide trial, federal prosecutors told talk about Jefferson possibly case’s resolution, the people of Jefferson was considered a household name which fueled jurors in Alexandria, Va. that resurrecting his political ca- New Orleans can move forward rising star in Louisiana poli- his ambitions toward higher of- the former congressman reer with a bid for mayor or a and focus on the many oppor- tics, with some even predict- fice. He contemplated a U.S. sought to collect hundreds of run to reclaim his congres- tunities and challenges ahead, ing he would someday be- Senate run in 1996. And twice thousands of dollars in bribes sional seat if he were acquit- including our ongoing recov- come Louisiana’s second Af- he pondered a gubernatorial from a dozen companies in sev- ted. ery and rebuilding efforts.” rican-American governor. run before he fully committed eral industries including oil and “This is a difficult day for Jefferson was not without In 1990, Jefferson threw his in 1999 to challenging incum- communications from 2000 to the people of New Orleans and supporters last week. hat into the race to replace 10- bent Republican governor Mike 2005. Louisiana, but now we can turn Among them was New Or- term incumbent Lindy Boggs Foster. The government alleged that the page on a negative past to leans minister the Rev. Aubrey after she announced her re- Unlike Cleo Fields, the Black Jefferson accepted more than focus on a positive future. My Wallace, who told The Associ- tirement. After finishing first Democratic candidate who ran $400,000 in bribes and sought thoughts and prayers go out ated Press, “We’re going to among seven candidates in unsuccessfully in 1995, millions more in exchange for to Mr. Jefferson and his family rally around him,” he said. “I’ll the primary with 24 percent of Jefferson did so with the sup- using his considerable influ- during this time,” Congress- be a supporter until the last the vote, he defeated Marc port of Louisiana’s largely ence as a congressman to bro- man Cao. breath in my mouth.” Morial, the son of Dutch white-dominated Democratic ker business deals in Africa. New Orleans City Council- “We just pray for him, and Morial, in the runoff with 52 Party. Defense lawyers argued that woman Shelley Midura told that’s all we can do now,” the Rev. percent of the vote. He was In the 1999 race, Foster, who federal bribery laws are nar- USA Today that last week’s Samson “Skip” Alexander told reelected seven times. purchased voter mailing lists rowly written and were never trial proves that the image of the local daily paper. “He’s done In Congress, Jefferson was from former KKK leader David intended to ensnare the con- Louisiana politics is chang- a lot in the community that people considered a rising star in Duke, appealed to white voters’ duct alleged against Jefferson, ing. don’t see. He changed the com- many respects. He was named sense of racial solidarity while an argument that some legal ex- “Any victory against cor- munity from one where brothers to a seat on the influential Jefferson sought to address perts found compelling. ruption and the old-guard po- and sisters couldn’t get elected. Ways and Means Committee, the economic hardships faced Jefferson’s attorneys told ju- litical machines is good news “Those who are mad with the tax-writing body that is by many of Louisiana’s work- rors that their client was act- for New Orleans,” she said. him naturally say that doesn’t probably the most powerful ing-class families. In the end, ing as a private business con- “It’s a sacred trust to serve count. I still credit him with among the various House too many votes went to minor sultant in brokering the deals. the people, in any one of these changing the electorate for Af- committees. He used that post candidates in the race for Longtime New Orleans poll- offices – whether it’s a gover- rican Americans for running there to benefit African Jefferson to have a real shot at ster Silas Lee, said last week nor or a congressman,” Jindal and getting elected,” he said. American-owned small busi- winning. that Jefferson’s loss of his con- told WWL-TV. “This wasn’t Charlie Cook, editor and pub- nesses. Jefferson only captured 30 gressional seat to political some technical violation, these lisher of The Cook Political Re- Jefferson is also credited percent of the state electorate, newcomer Anh “Joseph” Cao, were the most serious allega- port, worked alongside Jefferson with taking the lead on the is- with Louisiana’s residents still R-La., coupled with the convic- tions – allegations about abus- as a legislative assistant for U.S. sue of “environmental rac- voting rigidly along racial tions, have not only ended his ing the office for personal Senator J. Bennett Johnston, D- ism” (an issue of critical im- lines. political career but dramati- gain, selling the office for per- La., in the 1970s. portance in southern Louisi- However, the off-year elec- cally changed the political land- sonal gain. “It’s a case of, ‘Here’s a guy ana), successfully heading tion allowed Jefferson to main- scape. “This is one of the greatest who grew up very poor, he off the construction of a po- tain his Congressional seat, “Once he lost, it automati- acts of betrayal of trust an wanted to be in Congress and tentially hazardous plastics and the gubernatorial loss did cally moved the city on, a elected official can do.” politics, but he just made a de- plant near an African-Ameri- little to tarnish his image. changing of the guard,” Lee “I want to commend the Jus- cision that he wasn’t going to can community. He fought to Although Jefferson was con- told The Associated Press. tice Department, because it be poor again,’” Cook told USA end the “digital divide,” by victed on 11 of the 16 counts, “Certainly, this is the final the sends a strong message that Today. “It just broke my heart.” introducing legislation pro- viding for tax breaks that would enable low-income families to purchase computer NAACP mourns passing of first woman chair equipment. In 1991 he was a strong sup- (From page 6) Roslyn M. Brock, NAACP vice become chairman of the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest porter of then-Arkansas Gov- chairwoman, said upon hearing National Board. She set prece- civil rights organization. Its mem- ernor Bill Clinton in his run said NAACP President and CEO of Mrs. Wilson’s passing that dents and demonstrated that bers throughout the United for the presidency, and con- Benjamin Todd Jealous. “Her in- “she was a pioneer in Missouri with qualifications determination States and the world are the pre- tinued to work closely with valuable contributions will be who effectively sought to bring and perseverance, goals can be mier advocates for civil rights in President Clinton. sorely missed, and her legacy and change, the first black woman to reached. 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ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE the Clerk, located at 111 Center the Clerk, located at 111 Center FOR THE MLMI SURF TRUST Street New York, NY 10013, grants Street New York, NY 10013, grants VIRGO SERIES 2006-BC5 C/O WILSHIRE Annette Torres Rivera AKA Petra Ulrika Strader AKA Petra Restless feelings may arise over health matters, or perhaps educa- CREDIT CORPORATION , Plain- Annette Torres-Natal, A. Torres Ulrika Zather the right to assume tiff, AGAINST WILLY ABREU, the right to assume the name of the name of Petra Ulrika Zather tion or the lack of it. Do what you need to do to feel comfortable ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to Annette Torres. The place of Strader. The place of birth is with yourself. If it involves seeing a dentist or taking a class, what’s a judgment of foreclosure and sale birth is Bronx, NY, the date of birth Kansjo, Sweden, the date of birth stopping you? Self-improvement can be a very enjoyable game! duly dated 7/7/2009, I, the under- is Dec. 2, 1974 and the present is Aug. 26, 1974 and the present signed Referee will sell at public address is 2201 Haviland Ave, Apt address is 165 East 35 Street, Apt LIBRA auction at the Bronx County #51, Bronx, NY 10462 #12F NY, NY 10016 Surprises are in order this week, and you can roll with everything Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand that comes at you unexpectedly. Healing can happen in a relation- Concourse, Bronx, NY, New York, Notice is hereby given that an Notice is hereby given that an on 9/21/2009 at 2:00 PM, premises Order entered by the Civil Court, Order entered by the Civil Court, ship if you just show up. That’s power! Use it for the good of known as 1026 OLD New York County, on 07/30/2009, New York County, on 08/14/2009, others. 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You’ll enjoy 1291 Dated: 8/12/2009 your feelings more if you are straightforward about refusing a less than appetizing assignment. Trust your feelings and say “No, I Notice is hereby given that an Or- won’t.” Clear bound111 help you define yourself. der entered by the Civil Court, New York County, on 07/27/2009, bearing, Index Number NC- AQUARIUS 001696-09/NY, a copy of which Business looks good this week as you discover a new way of in- can be examined at the Office of creasing exposure to your product. Let hope and optimism lead the Clerk, located at 111 Center you into new beginnings and fresh starts. All vibes are good. Go! Street New York, NY 10013, grants Akua Amanimaa Baa-Asante the PISCES right to assume the name of Akua Angela Asante. The place of birth You seem preoccupied this week and it’sPISCES because your mind is is Kumasi, Ghana, the date of birth filled with a vision of love for the entire planet. Use your gifts to is May 9, 1984 and the present assist others in seeing the world as you do, in glorious color. Check address is 3941 Secor Avenue, the details on paperwork that you have to do, dreamer. Bronx, NY 10466 NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 38 es esn season. Mets Luis Castillo isoneofthelonebright spotsinthisdismal What Jeter’s criticswillalso front rowashedidin1999. to thehigh-pricedseatsin New York –makingerrantthrows with Minnesotabeforecomingto stellar defensivesecondbaseman Thisisn’tChuckKnoblach–a balls thatcometohim. fact isthathetakescareofthe are certainlyvalidissuesbutthe the leagueaverage.Whilethose reflect limitedrangecomparedto full campaignsornumbersthat season comparedtohisfirsttwo having lessfieldingchancesthat tinizing stats-headswillpointto in 1998.Ofcourse,themostscru- reer-best .986fieldingpercentage pace totie,ifnotbetterhisca- made onlysixerrorsandison those critics;in108starts,he’s However, here’s therubfor to glovetheball. or criticizedforwastedmotions not havingthestrongestofarms field gaps,hewillbenitpickedfor whacks singlesthroughthein- fashion. Yet, foraslonghe add ontotherecordinremarkable tive durabilitywillallowhimto start ofthe2003season,hisrela- cated shouldersufferedatthe everyday playerandthedislo- Save forsorenessofbeingan greats at conversation oftheall-time the weekendplaceshimin of careerhitsatthepositionover breaking Luis Aparicio’s record of thisgenerationlongago,but the bestpurehittingshortstop ties asahitter. Hecementedas There’s noquestionofhisabili- lead youtobelieve. he’s nowhereasterriblethey’d this season,heisshowingthat glance athisdefensivenumbers batter’s box. Yet, whentakinga on thefieldthatheisin Derek Jeterisn’thalftheplayer within thegameitself–thatthink fans, mediaandmaybeafew people connectedtobaseball– there hasbeenavocalgroupof Formuchofthepastdecade, By JasonClinkscales In defenseofJeter’s glovework any position. cade. have appreciatedforoverade- ing thecompleteplayerhisfans he gainsabitmorerespectforbe- that perception,butit’s abouttime lic. Jetermaynotworrymuchabout rate portraittothesportingpub- presents canpresentaninaccu- selective highlightsorlowlights tion asthe Yanks receive, afew Evenwithsuchnationalatten- a challenge.” of thegame,youtakecriticismas in New York, man.Criticismispart in responsetothecriticism,“Iplay to JoeDiMaggio. As heoncesaid the 21 Bronx; astaroftheearlypart Jeterhasbeendoingthisinthe dimmer lightsshoneonthem. ings andstrongpointswouldhave Chicago WhiteSox,hisshortcom- als uniformoreventhatofthe Yet, ifheworeaKansasCityRoy- any positioninthegame’s history. of thebestdefensiveplayers as OzzieSmithorOmar Vizquel, two Jeterisn’tassmoothorquick detractors insane. leaping tosstofirst,driveshis including thefamousbackwards- any of The Captain’s highlights, no middlegroundwiththisteam– lutely belovedorreviled–thereis ering thatthe Yankees areabso- from thenationalmedia.Consid- endless loopof Yankee coverage fense comesfromaseemingly ‘hate’, ifyouwill,forJeter’s de- Honestlyspeaking,muchofthe putouts. turning potentialerrorsinto or stretchforthenear-dirttosses; can reachforthetoohighthrow Teixieria isatop-notchfielderwho As discussedathissigning, in Mark Teixiera. didate –andlikely2009 AL MVP – have aperennialGoldGlovecan- tremendous upgradewhenyou able, atbest,onthebag,there’s a While JasonGiambiwasservice- had TinoMartineztothrowto. first fewseasonsasa Yankee, he improve anyinfielder’s stats.Inhis defensive playeratfirstbasecan overlook isthathavingasuperb st (Photos byMarc Rasbury) centurywho’s comparable SPORTS about a.304batting avg,13SB, You simplycan’t complain year. most consistentMeton the been surprisinglygoodand the it’s timetoadmitthatLuishas and youknowwho are, SotoallyouCastillohaters, of thefranchise. below expectationsfortheface 8 HRwhichiscertainlyway ing Wright wassittingonjust up butevenbeforethebean- standing fromopeningdayline jury CastilloisthelastMet Ofcourseafter Wright’s in- best Metoftheyear. the recognitionhe’s dueasthe ligned LuisCastillotoreceive It’s timefor themuchma- Salazar By Adam Luis Castillo,New York MetsMVP Derek Jeterdoesnotgetthecredithedeservesforhisglovework. Inaseasonof Metagonyand on getting’the jobdone took itlikeamanandjustkept mind) butLuisstoodthere, Benitez immediatelycome to lesser man(KazMat and pop-up could’vebroken a • DroppingtheSubwaySeries pressure livered inspiteoftheadded Faithful’s doghouseyethede- full wellhewasintheShea • Luisbegantheyearknowing by his‘08season cause hewassoembarrassed give himanotherchancebe- • HeliterallybeggedOmarto for overcomingallthathehas: .300 soLuisgetsextracredit long. It’s hardenoughtohit sparkling defenseallseason and (Yankee popupaside) cautious with thestarplayer. have toexpect theywillbeoverly cal staff’s history youwould And consideringthe Metmedi- the next6weeks. der you“lessthanallthere” for someone butitcaneasily ren- jor leaguefastballwilleffect getting hitintheheadbyama- There’s nowaytoknowhow 2010. if he’s takenhislast AB until power, itwouldn’t beshocking off thefieldunderhisown to see Wright eventuallywalked see. Whileitwasencouraging fastball: whataterriblethingto clocked intheheadbya93mph As for David Wright getting one of theveryfewbrightspots. disgrace LuisCastillohasbeen *** 39 SPORTS NEW BEACON, YORK - 2009 20, August newyorkbeacon.com 2009 26, August Ware, Patrick continue Giant trend of rushing depth

By Jason Clinkscales sota for fifteen yards. With Ward’s departure and an It isn’t a case of “don’t expanded role for Bradshaw, know what you got ‘til it’s Ware’s ascension will be vital for gone” as head coach Tom a team whose offense is predi- Coughlin was quick to say cated on a strong running game. that his Giants have very tal- It appears that Ware pre- ented players who can catch pared himself well for the in- the ball as well as they run it. creased workload, even if we’re Yet, in the Monday night talking about the preseason. “I preseason win against Caro- think I had a pretty good lina, the Big Blue running offseason,” said the undrafted backs displayed those very reserve from Georgia. “I lost a skills up, over and through the little weight, trained hard, Panthers defense. In particu- studied hard, just been work- lar, it was Danny Ware who ing as everything has been used the game to show that about football this offseason.” he can make up for some, if With the glaring opportunity not all of what went south to of 2009 in front of him, he Tampa Bay when Derrick quipped, “I noticed that we had Ward signed with the Bucca- Ward leave, so there was an neers. opening and I took it upon my- Ward, formerly Wind of the self to just go get it… and see Earth (Brandon Jacobs), Wind what happens with the end re- and Fire (Ahmad Bradshaw) sults.” rushing trio of the Giants, had That potential role hasn’t some of the better hands of kept him from forgetting the running backs in the league; unfortunate realities of the he had become Eli Manning’s NFL, however. Last week dur- favorite option for screen ing camp, Andre Brown, the passes when wide receivers much-touted rookie from NC were defended well. State was lost for the year with Despite the depth chart and a ruptured Achilles tendon. likelihood that he would have So understanding that Allen seen little to no time in the Patrick, the fourth back in the regular season, Ware was the group, is in a similar predica- early offensive star last pre- ment from himself a season ago season. Since Ward remained in just trying to retain a roster healthy for the first time in his spot, Ware reminds him to be career and Bradshaw’s speed ready. “Anytime, guys can get countering Jacobs’ power, hurt, so I tell him to stay up in Ware unsurprisingly had just that playbook and be prepared Danny Ware looked like a keeper on Monday. two carries in 2008; both in and always finish up every- the season finale in Minne- thing he does hard.” (Photo by Marc Rasbury) It’s official, the Sanchez era has begun (From page 40) According to teammates, this showed flashes of brilliance last kid did not even flinch when pre-season before getting hurt. his play. From the moment he the play was called prior to tak- If he can stay healthy, this kid took off the baseball cap and ing his first snap. Sanchez went may be the X factor for the Jets trotted on the field, one could 3-4 for 88 yards and looked like offense even more than Sanchez. feel the energy level rise a season pro. He has all of the The Jets defense was impres- throughout the Meadowlands. tools to be one of the best QBs sive as well. Rams starting QB He not only got a standing of his generation. He comes Marc Bulger was pressured all ovation from the fans, you can from a great college program in night long to the point even he see a little extra pep in each of USC that prepares players for went to the bench, he was still the players. Even some of the the next level. looking for Rex Ryan’s unit. members of the Jets starting de- But the talent and prepara- But getting back to Sanchez. fense unit were on the sidelines tion means nothing if the QB It is only matter of time before looking at this kid’s first series. does not have those intan- the rookie is handed the start- And, like all of the fans, they gibles, like self confidence, that ing job. It could be next week or were thrilled at what they saw. all the great ones possess. week eight. Everyone in atten- He showed you that he was the When the bullets start flying dance or watching the game on real deal on his very first play with for real, can the signal caller TV knows that this is Sanchez’s 30 seconds left in the first quar- answer the bell? From what all job to loose. ter. He stepped into the huddle of the Jets fans witnessed on I saw Boomer Esiason running with an air of confidence and pro- Friday, it appears that Sanchez off the field at half time yelling, ceeded to execute a perfectly may be the real deal. “Looks like you guys have your- thrown 48-yard bomb that set up Like the Giants, the Jets have self a Quarterback!” Rex Ryan a 33 yard FG. Forget the fact that a big question mark at the re- also liked what he saw and indi- the Jets eventually lost the game, ceiver position due to their in- cated that Sanchez will start on 23-20, to the St. Louis Rams. experience. We know that Friday against the Ravens in I guarantee you that no Jet Jerricho Cotchery and Chansi Baltimore. That may be a sign of fan remembers the score of the Stuckey should put up some up things to come. game or even the fact that Gang some nice numbers this season. I will have to agree with Green lost the game. All they But keep a close eye on the Boomer. Sanchez raised the bar will remember is that the Jets second year WR David on Friday. Now I do not want to appear to have found that Clowney. This kid has explo- get too giddy about his short young franchise QB they have sive speed. In the past he was performance, but I do like what I been searching for since they known to have suspect hands see thus far. I have to cross my Rex Ryan's first unit defense was in attack mode all night brought Joe Willie Namath up and spent most of his rookie fingers and hope that he is the long. (Photos by Marc Rasbury) from the “Land of Dixie.” season on the disable list. He “Real Deal.” NEW YORK BEACON, August 20, 2009 - August 26, 2009 newyorkbeacon.com 40 might notbe thatdifficult. tion overthe lastfewyears Replacing Toomer’s produc- mix. get David Tyree isbackinthe Ramses Braden. And don’t for- rookies HakeemHicksand and SinorceMossaswell as tions fromMarioManningham ants willalsoneedcontribu- and Toomer.Burress Gi- The Domenik Hixontoreplace third yearproSteveSmithand A lotofweightwillbeput opening dayroster. Amani Toomer) fromlastyear’s starting WRs(Burressand Reese. BigBluelosttheirtwo on thesquadthatGMJerry Thisistheonlyquestionmark out PlaxicoBurress. Manning wouldperformwith- and moreimportantlyhowEli ceivers weregoingtoperform there mainlytoseehowthere- of thegameindramatic.Iwas game, 24-17,onlythefinalplay fact thattheGiantswon Icouldcarelessaboutthe progress. receiver groupwasaworkin pre-season gameandthatthe still realizethatitwasonlya the receivingunit.However, I was pleasantlysurprisewith pre-season gameonMonday, I After watchingtheGiantsfirst them. ing groupgetstheirfeetunder tread wateruntiltheirreceiv- ons, theyaregoingtohave to repeatasdivisionchampi- group. IftheGiantsaregoing is verylittleexperienceinthis specific area,itisjustthatthere they donothavetalentinthis receiving core.Itisnotthat game withtheexceptionoftheir game withtheexceptionof strong ineveryaspectofthe tra thisseason.Theyare ThatmaybetheGiantsman- By MarcRasbury Hakeem Nickshasbeenthetalkofcampthusfar. It isbetter torunthanreceive? Marc Rasbury ers. RookieDanny Ware ledthe fective catching ballthanreceiv- Monday, theRBs were moreef- among BigBlue’s squad.On ceiving groupasthatweak link Well, manyconsider thatthere- only strongasitsweakest link. Itisoftensaidthatachain is also broughtinKeenanMard Reese andcoach Tom Coughlin I dobelievetheywillbealright. ing coretostepuptheirgames, or threeplayersfromthatreceiv- production. Iftheycangettwo dividual toreplaceBurress’s TheGiantsdonotneedonein- story. easy. Hisproductionisanother Burress’s leadershipwillbe ship willbetough.Replacing However, replacinghisleader- (PhotosbyMarcRasbury) S PORT Hixon looksasifheisreadytotakeonabiggerrolethisseason. BEACON and thatisnot onlybasedon starting QBspotishisto lose series, itisapparentthat the Well, afterthat oneSanchez over thehypedrookie. Clemens holdingaslightlead tition betweenthemwith there wouldbeanopencompe- Rex Ryan statedall alongthat draft Sanchez.Newheadcoach Jets movedheavenandearthto the bridgethistimewhen season andhedidnotjumpoff Jets broughtinBrettFavrelast field. Hedidnotflinchwhen all oftherightthingsoff Clemens. Hehasdoneandsaid MyheartgoesouttoKellen showing. However, itwasoneimpressive He onlyplayedoneseries. day nightoutofMarkSanchez. But IlovedwhatsawonFri- was onlyapre-seasongame. Onceagain,Iknowthatit By MarcRasbury catch butitwasnullifieddueto grab. Manninghamhadonenice yards includinganice18yard Hixonhadtwocatchesfor23 some flashesofpromise. young receivingcoreshowed QB EliManning’s eye. Yet, the that thebackswereappleof Onthesurfaceitmightappear catches outofthebackfield. Bradshaw alsomadesomenice don Jacobsand Ahmad Giants inreceiving. And Bran- It’s official,theSanchez (Continued on page39) his twoseries. and Manninglookedsharpin receiving core“represented” chain. OverallIbelievethatthe are bothcapableofmovingthe Boss andDarcyJohnsonwho also havetwoTEsinKevin KeepinmindthattheGiants season opener. Hagan eachhadsnaginthepre- Nicks, andforthyearproDerek nice grabfor20yards.Moss, a holdingpenalty. Bradenhada era has begun "Fellas look likewehaveourselves aQB" S some folksbythebyeweek. perienced groupmightsurprise but collectivelythisyounginex- fensive coordinatorsupatnight, Thisgroup maynotkeepde- the passinggamegetsontrack. can holdthedownfortuntil most talenteddefensivelinecore offensive lineandthedeepest ning gamepoweredbythebest in theendzone.Hopefullyrun- ons toextenddrivesandwindup TheGiantshaveenoughweap-