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“The People’s Paper” November 2 - November 8, 2013 48th Year Volume 27 www.ladatanews.com

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Anthony Bean Community Theater Presents The Mountaintop

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Anthony Bean Community Theater Presents the Regional Premiere of the Award Winning Play “The Mountaintop”

people that are important to By Edwin Buggage African-Americans . For nearly 14 years the Given its mission and pur- Anthony Bean Community pose of uplifting the commu- Theater has become argu- nity it is most befitting that ably one of the best in pro- ABCT presents the regional ducing first rate shows on- premiere of the award-win- stage . In addition to being a ning drama, “THE MON- great place to see amazing TAINTOP” that has been per- performances, it is also a formed on stages across the place where the next gen- globe and was the 2010 Win- eration is exposed to act- ner of Britain’s Olivier Award ing every summer . ABCT for Best New Play, making over the years has become playwright Katori Hall the a place that marries the arts first Black woman to receive and social responsibility into the award . In its various runs Pictured above are Anthony Bean and Monica R . Harris, as Dr. Martin Luther King and a creative gumbo that feeds including one on Broadway the mysterious maid, in the ABCT regional premiere of the award-winning drama, “THE the community by telling it has starred actors such MOUNTAINTOP”. “The Mountaintop” is a drama about the Rev . Dr . Martin Luther King Jr .’s final night before his assassination. relevant stories about the as Samuel L . Jackson and

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Angela Bassett in the lead roles . glad to be part of a great produc- atre Arts & Dance with a broad timeless in the sense that much of people to see that this extraordi- “The Mountaintop” is a drama tion as it makes it’s regional pre- background in stage and cinema . what King struggle for, some of nary man – who is actually quite about the Rev . Dr . Martin Lu- miere in New Orleans . Excitedly, Harris says she is hon- the problems are still with us to- ordinary – achieved something ther King Jr .’s final night before Taking place on April 3, 1968, ored to portray Camae in The day . This play is so powerful and so great that he actually created his assassination . For the local The Mountaintop is a gripping Mountaintop . “I am absolutely speaks so much to the hopes and a fundamental shift in how we, as production there is a stellar cast re-imagining of events the night head-over-heels in love with the fears of our current time, we felt a people, interact with each other . and crew working on the produc- before the assassination of Civil language and imagery Hall so ex- it has to be done at ABCT, and I That’s a beautiful thing . And I tion, “THE MOUNTAINTOP” it Rights leader Dr . Martin Luther pertly created for this piece, and I relish the opportunity to bring a want people in the audience to be stars the theater’s Artistic Direc- King, Jr . Having just delivered cannot wait to bring her story to side of Dr . King that is often over- like, ‘If this man – who is so much tor, Anthony Bean as King, and his magnificent oration “I’ve been life for New Orleans audiences .” looked .” a human being – can achieve such Monica R . Harris as a mysterious to the Mountaintop,” at Mason Continuing she says, “In prepar- Today King is immortalized in great things, then I, as this com- motel maid . It is being directed Temple in support of a sanitation ing for the role I researched and speeches and honored with a na- plicated human being, can create by Harold X . Evans with scenic workers’ strike, Reverend Dr . got a sense of the period and the tional holiday, but outside of these great things too .’” design by Michael Derouen, and Martin Luther King, Jr . returns types of things that this character images, as his friend and comrade Show times and performances Costumes by Wanda (Ms . B) Bry- to Room 306 at the Lorraine Mo- would embody . And take what is a in the struggle for human rights are November 1-24 . Friday and ant . “THE MOUNTAINTOP” “Of tel in Memphis . Unexpectedly a fictional character and insert her Andrew Young told Data News Saturday at 8:00 pm, & Sunday all my years of acting and being feisty young maid comes to his into a real world situation in a con- Weekly, “We were ordinary peo- matinee at 3:00 pm . (Special Note: involved in theatre, this is the role door with coffee . They forge an vincing way .” ple who worked together to ac- On Sunday, November 3 . Show- of a lifetime,” says Bean . unlikely relationship that ven- With this year marking the complish extraordinary things .” time will be at 8:00 pm ONLY .) On his directing the play Har- tures into the political and person- 50th Anniversary of the historic And in this production playwright Tickets are $20 .00 for adults, old X . Evans says, “I was im- al, compelling him to confront his March on Washington, and peo- Katori Hall attempts to look at $18 .00 for students and seniors, pressed with the script and when destiny and the fate of the nation ple looking at the life Dr . King, Dr . King through a different type and are available by calling the Anthony asked me to direct I felt on the eve of one of the most criti- this play is historically significant . of lens that many are used to as Box Office at (504) 862-7529 . this was a good project working cal moments in American History . A fact not lost on Bean, “Dr . King stated in a published interview (Box Office hours are Thursday with an actor with Anthony’s ex- Playing opposite Bean is Mon- is an iconic hero . Portraying such speaking of the play, “This isn’t - Saturday, 6 pm – 8 pm and two perience and Monica’s talent and ica R . Harris, who is a stage vet- a character is the ultimate chal- the ‘I Have a Dream’ King . This is hours before performances .) You to watch then work together is eran . She is a graduate of Loyola lenge for an actor . And while this a more radical King . This is King, can also charge by phone on line really rewarding to me . And I am University Department of The- is about a moment in history, it is the man; not the myth . I want at www .anthonybeantheater .com Page 4 November 2 - November 8, 2013 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

Grand Opening of Dryades YMCA Aquatics and Wellness Center

Local officials and community For 108 years, the Dryades members celebrated the Grand YMCA has continued to evolve Opening and Ribbon Cutting Cer- to meet the needs of the children emony for The Dryades YMCA and families throughout the re- Aquatics and Wellness Center on gion and officials say they remain Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 2230 committed to their core values: Oretha Castle Haley Blvd . youth development, healthy living “This is an historic occasion and social responsibility . for the Dryades YMCA,” said In conjunction with the Grand Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Opening and Ribbon Cutting, of- Evans . “It will create an oasis for ficials with the facility are waiving youth and families to not only play the $75 joining fee, if you enroll and have fun, but most important- by Saturday, November 2nd . As ly, to be healthy .” a part of the celebration, the com- Officials with the facility say the munity can take a tour of the fa- incidence of obesity and drown- cility and get more information ings were crucial in the decision on swim lessons, water exercises to create a facility that would help and fitness classes . combat those ills throughout the For information on member- entire New Orleans community . ship and rates, call 504-609-2284 . The 22,000 square foot facil- For additional information on ity boasts a 6-lane, 75 foot indoor the Ribbon Cutting and Grand pool, as well as state of the art Opening Celebration, call Rhen- healthy heart and strength train- ette Tobias at 504-299-4310 . ing equipment . www.ladatanews.com State & Local News November 2 - November 8, 2013 Page 5

Ford Targets HBCU Students as Part of Unique Community Challenge Competition

at least one of these four areas: Interested students can learn By Michelle Matthews- Mobility, Alternative Energy, Sus- more about and enter the compe- Alexander tainability/Water and Systematic tition by visiting www .blackameri- Are you a student attending Approaches to Meeting Commu- caweb .com/hbcuchallenge or a Historically Black College and nity Needs . Scholarships will be www .rickeysmileymorningshow . University who’s interested in giv- awarded to the student team, and com/hbcuchallenge between ing back to both your community community grants will be award- now and Nov . 10 . and your university? If so, Ford ed to nonprofits to support imple- “Ford Fund is committed is inviting you to enter the Ford mentation of the winning projects . to empowering future leaders Community Challenge Competi- The four teams with the best through community programs,” tion for Historically Black Colleg- ideas will be flown to Ford said Pamela Alexander, director es and Universities (HBCU) . World Headquarters in Decem- Community Development, Ford The competition, which was ber to present their ideas for Motor Company Fund . “We are developed in partnership with final judging . truly excited to partner with the Ford Motor Company and the “We are thrilled to be able to Tom Joyner and Ricky Smiley Ford Motor Company Fund will continue in our efforts to support morning shows to bring this award up to $75,000 in scholar- students attending HBCUs with new and innovative initiative to ships, university and community College Community Challenge . pressing local needs . The pro- the launch of this program,” said the HBCU community . We are grants to the first-place student The new program, conducted gram’s theme is “Building Sus- Shawn Thompson, manager, Ford eagerly looking forward to re- team and its project . in partnership with the “Tom tainable Communities .” Multicultural Marketing . “This ceiving and reviewing the ideas The Ford HBCU Community Joyner” and “Rickey Smiley As part of the program, stu- program will allow students to this fall . ” Challenge is an extension of one Morning Shows,” encourages dents are encouraged to cre- make a difference in their educa- So, what are you waiting for? of the Ford Fund’s signature HBCU students to design com- atively address a tangible, unmet tion, schools and ultimately their Be sure to enter the competition educational programs, The Ford munity projects that address community need that touches communities .” today . CAre Is tHe HeArt of oUr WorK. Introducing AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, formerly LaCare. Our new name, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, stands for Care. And Care is the heart of our work. Our new name shows our commitment to our #1 priority: the health of you and your family, and building healthy communities. So during the upcoming open enrollment season, look for our new name. Look for our new logo. But don’t look for any change to our commitment to you and the community.

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The Autocrat Club’s Circle of Friends Committee does it again! Photos by Glenn Summers

The Autocrat Club’s Circle of Friends Committee presented The Kurt Brunus Project featuring Cynthia Bland at The Autocrat Club Ballroom on Saturday, October 19, 2013 . It was a very enjoyable event with a variety of music and vocals performed by Kurt and his mother, Cynthia . They are such a phenomenal team . And as always Data News Weekly was there!!!

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Getting Directional with Planting

Drive or go West on Michigan . (Part Sun) optimal . Plants that need a lot north sides of buildings and By MG Calla Victoria My response was always, “Can South-Gives the strongest of sun should be planted facing walls or under trees with low Let’s talk north, south, east, you just say turn left or right?” amount of sunlight for the lon- south, veggies, roses, etc . (Full branches and dense leaves . and west with your garden . It But because of living up north gest period of time . This is why Sun) No direct sunlight reaches is imperative to know which I learned the universal direc- placing solar panels on south- • Deep or dense shade, full the ground . direction your garden beds are tions yall! facing portions of the roof is shade . Look for this on the Planting/Continued on Page 9 facing with respects for new We all know that the sun plant purchases . Perhaps you rises in the east and sets in the see a plant that you like, and west, so in the morning when you want to plant it in a certain the sun rises, wherever the sun spot in your garden . You have is shining brightest is facing It‘s time to Choose! to make sure that the care East . And if you face east, then needs of that plant material your right shoulder will be fac- JenCare Brings Better matches up with what is going ing south, your left shoulder on in the spot you wish to plant facing north, and west would Healthcare to Seniors. it . Perhaps the care tag for the be behind you . plant material in question says North-Gives the least part-sun to shade, while the amount of natural sunlight, area that you had in mind in therefore plant your shade-lov- your garden faces south, which ing plant materials in that area . is definitely full sun exposure, A great indicator of north fac- the plant will burn up because ing areas is the appearance of its needs are not being met . So moss, which will only grow in first and foremost you should shady damp places . My south plot out our garden with a com- facing flower bed faces my pass, unless you have a sundial neighbor’s (who lives on the MEDICARE OPEN or have definite sun conditions right side of my home) north- ENROLLMENT PERIOD IS to pull from . This is not a big facing flower bed . In my bed deal for northerners who use I have roses and other won- Seniors choose JenCare because we treat October 15-December 7 directions like north, south, derful blooming shrubs that patients like family! east, and west all of the time . love the sun, while my neigh- But coming for the south, par- bor can only grow hostas, and JenCare provides outstanding primary Now Open ticularly New Orleans, where moss just seems to appear . and preventive medical care plus we say backatown (towards Shade-loving plants cannot the Lake/north), frontatown protect themselves from the additional services such as: A Kenner A Mid-City (towards the river/south), ultra-violate rays of the sun . A A Metairie A West Bank uptown (above Canal Street/ (Shade) On-site pharmacy west), and downtown (below East- Gives 4 hours of direct A Canal Street/east) . And for sun in the morning . If the care Digital x-ray and ultrasound (855) 844-2999 streets that run perpendicular tag on plant material says morn- A to Canal Street we ask, “Do you ing sun, then you should plant On-site diagnostic testing JenCareMed.com live on the lakeside (north) of facing-east . (Part shade) West- A the street or the river (south) Early evening light from the Extended time with physicians Call TODAY to side of the street?” So mov- west is at a low angle . Because A schedule a free tour! ing to a northern climate I the sun is so low in the sky, gar- Courtesy transportation was confused when someone den gets direct sunlight blazing would say turn east on Outer from 3 p .m . until evening light . All services not covered under all plans. Please check your plan documents for details. Please check service availability at each individual center. Due to space and time limitations, not all services are available at all centers. Please call or visit your local center for details. Page 8 November 2 - November 8, 2013 Commentary www.ladatanews.com ‘Entitlement Programs’ Serve Elderly and Poor

Social Security, 22 .2 million more line .” spending on entitlements and oth- care, unemployment insurance Americans would be poor, accord- Medicare has proven equally er mandatory programs through benefits (which individuals must ing to the latest available Census as effective . Yet, Republicans like which individuals receive benefits have a significant work history data (for 2012) . Although most of to pretend that the U .S . is quickly is promoting laziness, creating to receive), Social Security sur- those whom Social Security keeps moving toward an entitlement so- a dependent class of Americans vivor benefits for the children out of poverty are elderly, nearly a ciety . who are losing the desire to work and spouses of deceased work- third are under age 65, including However, CBPP issued a re- and would rather collect govern- ers, and Social Security benefits 1 million children . Depending on port last year titled, “Contrary to ment benefits than find a job . for retirees between ages 62 and George C. Curry their design, reductions in Social ‘Entitlement Society’ Rhetoric, “Such beliefs are starkly at 64 . Seven out of the 9 percentage NNPA Security benefits could signifi- Over Nine-Tenths of Entitlement odds with the basic facts regard- points go for one of these four cantly increase poverty, particu- Benefits Go to Elderly, Disabled, ing social programs, the analysis purposes .” Republicans have made it clear larly among the elderly .” or Working Households .” finds . Federal budget and Census The research also shatters an- that their next budget goal is to The report explained, “Almost It stated, “More than 90 per- data show that, in 2010, 91 per- other myth, the idea that entitle- slash so-called entitlement pro- 90 percent of people aged 65 and cent of the benefit dollars that cent of the benefit dollars from ment programs shift resources grams . Democrats have failed to older receive some of their fam- entitlement and other manda- entitlement and other manda- for the middle class to the poor . explain to the public that the mis- ily income from Social Security . tory programs spend go to assist tory programs went to the elderly “The data show that the middle named programs are valuable and Without Social Security benefits, people who are elderly, seriously (people 65 and over), the seri- class receives approximately its prevent millions of Americans, 44 .4 percent of elderly Americans disabled, or members of working ously disabled, and members of proportionate share of benefits: in many of them elderly or children, would have incomes below the of- households — not to able-bodied, working households . People who 2010, the middle 60 percent of the from living in poverty . ficial poverty line, all else being working-age Americans who are neither elderly nor disabled population received 58 percent of The Center on Budget and equal; with Social Security ben- choose not to work . This figure — and do not live in a working the entitlement benefits . The top Policy Priorities (CBPP) issued a efits, only 9 .1 percent do . These has changed little in the past few household — received only 9 per- 20 percent of the population re- report last week that found: “So- benefits lift 15 .3 million elderly years .” cent of the benefits . ceived 10 percent of the benefits; cial Security benefits play a vital Americans — including 9 .0 mil- It stated, “The claim behind “Moreover, the vast bulk of Curry, Continued on page 10. role in reducing poverty . Without lion women – above the poverty these critiques is clear: federal that 9 percent goes for medical

Book Review His Third Wife

Kerry Jackson, Jamison’s first wife, wanted him to be a proper husband . By The Bookworm Sez couldn’t get the taste of disgust out of Even his mother was pushing him for Absolutely nobody can stop you . her mouth . Jamison had a good future one thing or another . Oh, no . You’re too determined to be once, but he couldn’t seem to keep his Jamison needed to be able to think deterred from what you want . You’ve pants on . His affair with some California about things . He needed room . He got plans, you’ve got might, and you’ve woman ruined their marriage not long needed everyone to Just Stop . got the guts to make it all happen . If ago – and now he was with this uncouth I have to admit, I didn’t like this book there’s somebody in your way, watch Val person . Kerry didn’t want to admit much on its first few pages . It starts out out! You’ll run them right over . that she still loved her ex-husband, but rather abruptly, but I stuck with it – and Then again, there are times when he obviously wasn’t using his brain . I’m glad I did . even the unstoppable is halted in its That’s because Jamison Taylor’s “His Third Wife” starts off with a tracks . And in the new book “His Third brain was preoccupied . “body falling from a mid-level hotel,” Wife” by Grace Octavia, the octagonal For months, he’d been working on and it screams, quick-paced, from red sign is up ahead . a scholarship idea with his friend, Ras there . Author Grace Octavia takes her Mama Fee was not letting her daugh- – something that would give inner-city readers into corners where we don’t ex- ter go through her nuptials alone . boys a chance at college . But then Ras pect to go, leading us into tunnels with Somebody had to be there with Val, was arrested, and the charges didn’t endings that surprise, and prodding us who looked tired – and that was no make any sense . When Jamison tried down a blind ramp . Then, the biggest big surprise . Val was pregnant and the to use his political power to straighten scream of all is ours, at the end . His Third Wife groom was reluctant because yes, it things out, he was warned by old col- Yes, this book concludes with one by Grace Octavia was a shotgun wedding . leagues and frat brothers that he’d best magnificent cliff-hanger . Dang . c.2013, Kensington Dafina But that was what a girl got when just keep his nose out of the problem . This is the second book in a mini- she married Jamison Taylor, Atlanta’s But that was a problem, too: Jamison series, but you can read it alone . Just $15.00 / $16.95 Canada handsome Black mayor . That was what was getting pressure to act from all beware of two things: one, you’ll be 304 pages Val got when she became the reluctant sides . Kerry kept telling him that Ras scrambling for the first book anyhow . Mayor Taylor’s knocked-up stripper- was his friend, to do the right thing . Val And two, start “His Third Wife,” and cum-assistant-cum-second-wife . was pressing to be a proper wife and you won’t be able to stop . www.ladatanews.com Dollars & Sense November 2 - November 8, 2013 Page 9

How to Financially Survive Your Golden Years Expert Offers Tips to Maximize Money for an Aging Population

ist who recently contributed to the money after a lifetime of savings, By Chris Orestis federal Commission on Long-Term but be smart about it . Take time to Americans are living longer Care’s fact-finding mission . organize your paperwork and cre- these days from an average 47 “With 30 percent of the Med- ate a master file that holds things years in 1900 to more than 78 icaid population consuming 87 such as insurance policies, invest- years as of 2010 . We are also percent of Medicaid dollars on ments, property, wills and trusts, experiencing a deluge of adults long-term care services, we can etc . so you have your financial pic- reaching retirement age now that see that’s not going to be sustain- ture in one place . Also, live smart includes 10,000 Baby Boomers able,” Orestis says . “More indi- today and hold off on that new turning 65 every day . viduals will be forced to find their car if you don’t need a new one . By 2030, when the last of the own resources to pay for those If your current car is paid off and baby boomers have turned 65, needs . That’s why states such as you sit tight for an additional two nearly one in five Americans will California, Florida, New York and years, you’ll save $7,200 on a new be retirement age, according to Texas are embracing legislation car with $300 monthly payments . the Pew Research Center’s popu- requiring seniors to be notified Refinancing your home may also lation projections . Money will be that they can convert their life in- be a very good idea, since rates a big problem for many of them, surance policy for 30 to 60 percent are still hovering around their especially if boomers develop of its death benefit value . The all-time lows . Get at least three health problems that affect their money can be put into an irrevo- quotes, compare rates, terms and ability to live independently, says cable fund designated specifically potential penalties to make sure insurance expert and CEO of Life for any form of care they choose .” you’re getting the best deal . Also, Care Funding Chris Orestis . Orestis details more ways in live healthy and buy more fruits “Life Care Funding created a which seniors might handle long- and vegetables and less junk food financial solution for seniors that term care and other budgetary to lessen the chance you’ll need own a life insurance policy that issues: long-term care in the future . converts the policy into a Long- • Senior discounts really Chris Orestis, nationally known Term Care Benefit Plan; this gives add up! Here’s a list of estab- senior health-care advocate and the policy owner the option to use lishments to check out: www . expert is CEO of Life Care Fund- their policy while still alive to help lifecarefunding .com/blog/ ing, which created the model for pay for their choice of any form of senior-discounts/ . Restaurants, converting life insurance policies senior care services,” says Orestis, supermarkets, department merchants give various senior cades away, so plan accordingly . It into protected Long-Term Care a former insurance industry lobby- stores, travel deals and other discounts with minimum age makes sense to finally enjoy your Benefit funds . requirements ranging from 55 to 62 . Some of these places are Planting/Continued from Page 7 worth making habits, with 15 percent off the bill at Apple- bee’s, 30 percent off at Banana • Partial shade . Find this in areas After plotting out your garden Republic and 60 percent off at that get direct morning sun (on based on sun exposure, it is al- Food Lion on Mondays! Don’t the east side of buildings) or af- ways a good idea to re-evaluate the forget your free cup of coffee at ternoon sun (on the west side of situation every six month . Some Dunkin’ Donuts if you’re 55 or structures) but none at midday, areas that were full sun, where older, and don’t be shy – at many from about 10:00 a .m . to 2:00 p .m . you planted a tree seedling, will of these places you’ll have to ask • Light shade, dappled shade . definitely change as the tree gets for the discount . Look for this under trees with larger, and at the very least will go • Long-term care is a matter high branches or sparse foliage . from full-sun to part-sun because of survival, so use your best op- • Part sun . Same as partial-shade of the branching of the tree . Other tions . The practice of converting except plants that like part-sun variables can cause shade in an a life insurance policy into a Life also tolerate midday sun . otherwise sunny spot in your gar- Care Benefit has been an accept- • Full sun . These places receive den as well . Say you build a shade ed method of payment for private direct sunlight for at least 6 or a greenhouse, that structure is duty in-home care, assisted living, hours or more each day, includ- going to obstruct the sun and cast skilled nursing, memory care and ing some or all of the midday shade . Also, perhaps your neigh- hospice care for years . Instead of hours . bor decides to put up some kind abandoning a policy when they Those are the major light con- of structure, plant a large shade can no longer afford the premi- cerns that you should be con- tree, or add another floor to their ums, policy owners have the op- cerned with in your garden . home, each scenario is going to tion to take the present-day value However there are other vari- affect how the sun reaches your of the policy while they are still ables in the equation to be con- garden . alive and convert it into a Long sidered . You may have a huge Term Care Benefit Plan . By con- tree sitting in the full-sun south- Check out my “Gardening verting the policy, a senior will ern exposure of your garden . 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Wilson Charter “Breakfast Club” Dillard Receives $243,000 HUD Grant to Promote Building Better Students Self-Sufficiency for Public Outcomes Housing Residents

When Andrew Wilson Charter we’re actually The U .S . Department of Hous- demonstrated a commitment to Principal Logan Crowe got a “D” building a more ing and Urban Development the community in organizing and from the Louisiana Department positive school (HUD) recently awarded Dillard developing programs and events of Education on the school’s “re- community . Eat- University $243,000 to promote that provide needed resources to port card” last year, he figured he ing in the class- self-sufficiency among housing residents through its Housing and had to do something different . So room has created residents in New Orleans . Dillard Health Fairs, and other commu- he started a breakfast club . a family-style en- is one of only two organizations in nity services,” said Nick Harris, “Nearly all our students qualify vironment for our Louyisiana to reyceive funding for director for Dillard University’s for free breakfast anyway, so our students, allow- HUD’s Resident Opportunities and Office of Community Relations school leadership team decided ing them to get to Self-Sufficiency - Service Coordina- and principal investigator on the to move that time into the class- know each other tor’s Program (ROSS-SC) . grant . “It just seemed a natural room and make breakfast an inte- and their teachers According to HUD, the pro- progression for us to receive such gral part of the school day,” said better,” said Princi- gram is designed to help hous- a grant that will allow us to do Principal Crowe . Wilson Charter students Amyriel Thibodeaux and pal Crowe . ing authorities, resident associa- more in helping to connect hous- The idea came from faculty Jala Anderson enjoy breakfast in the classroom Following tions, non-profit organizations ing residents with more services where the school is using the time to improve training with The Center for Re- academic results and school improvement. breakfast, the stu- and or entities representing and empower them to become storative Approaches, where the dents engage in native American tribes, to hire economically self-sufficient .” concept of “community circles” minds, said Principal Wilson community circles with their fel- or retain service coordinators With Dillard’s support, Mr . was discussed as a way for stu- So, beginning in the 2013-2014 low classmates and teachers, and to work with housing residents Harris continues to provide re- dents to build cooperation, com- school year, every morning stu- once the bell rings, they are roar- in connecting them to services sources and information for the munication and interaction skills . dents began being served and ing and ready for class, said As- and opportunities to improve ongoing growth and betterment The school’s teachers wanted eating breakfast in their class- sistant Principal Ronicka Briscoe . their quality of life . In addition, of the community at large .” to grab every moment to help room to reach a goal of bell-to-bell “The camaraderie being built elderly or disabled individuals Dillard’s Office of Community students better understand their instruction, said Principal Crowe . with our students and teachers is are provided assistance to help Relations was known until recent- subjects and provide a unique way “Our goal was to seek academ- truly enriching our school,” said maintain their independence . ly as its Community Development to better reach Wilson’s young ic improvements, but we found Ms . Briscoe . “Dillard University has always Corporation .

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Americans For Prosperity that would essen- the bottom 20 percent received 32 loopholes for the wealthy . Ads Have Been tially end Medicare percent of the benefits . “ According to the Tax Policy Repeatedly Called “False” as we know it and Even with a sluggish economy, Center, the top fifth of the popula- opposed expanding Congress seems unwilling to sup- tion receives 66 percent of tax-ex- & “Ridiculous” health insurance for port those on food stamps, now penditure benefits, the middle 60 children . called SNAP – Supplemental Nu- percent of the population receives The secretly funded special “Less than a year trition Assistance Program . Under a little more than 31 percent of interest group Americans for ago this group was the 2009 Recovery Act, recipients tax-expenditure benefits, the bot- Prosperity (AFP) launched a new peddling Bobby received a 13 .6 percent temporary tom fifth receives just 2 .8 percent smear attack against Sen . Mary Jindal’s ill-conceived boost in benefits . However, that of tax-expenditure benefits and Landrieu this week that accord- plan to force a mas- provision is set to expire on Nov . the top 1 percent of the popula- ing to Senator Landrieu, is riddled sive sales tax hike 1, resulting in a $80 a month loss tion receives 23 .9 percent of tax- US Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La) with previously debunked lies . on small businesses for a family of four . That means expenditure benefits . And the The ad claims about the Afford- experts as “simply false .” and the middle class in order to SNAP benefits will average less report pointed out, “That’s more able Care Act, “new mandates are Not only are AFP’s claims un- pay for a tax giveaway for the than $1 .40 per person per meal in than eight times as much as the already reducing full-time em- true, according to the Senator, wealthiest Louisianians,” said fiscal 2014 . bottom fifth of the population, and ployment,” a claim that has been but she also states that AFP sup- Friends of Mary Landrieu Cam- Instead of continuing to help nearly as much as the middle 60 repeatedly debunked as false by ports an anti-middle class agenda paign Manager Adam Sullivan . those in dire need, House Agricul- percent of the population .” Politifact, TIME, the Wall Street that would hurt Louisiana . AFP “Now the same group that’s spent ture Committee Chairman Frank It’s time for President Obama Journal, the Los Angeles Times, supported Bobby’s Jindal’s plan tens of millions on completely Lucas (R-Okl .) introduced legisla- and Democratic leaders to show Reuters and more . to raise sales taxes on Louisi- ‘false’ and ‘ridiculous’ attack ads tion in September cutting SNAP that they can stand up to Teapub- It later says that, “Obamacare ana’s small businesses and the has cobbled together previously by at least $39 billion over the licans more than once . will increase health spending by middle class in order to pay for debunked lies in an attempt to next decade . $6,777 for a typical family of four,” a massive tax giveaway for the distort Sen . Landrieu’s record of To his credit, President Obama George E. Curry, former editor-in- citing a so-called “study” by the wealthiest Louisianians . They fighting for Louisiana and getting has suggested a more bal- chief of Emerge magazine, is editor- in-chief of the National Newspaper American Enterprise Institute have also advocated privatizing real results . It hasn’t worked be- anced approach, with cuts being Publishers Association News Ser- that has been widely ridiculed by Social Security, embraced a plan fore, and it won’t work now .” matched by closing some of the vice (NNPA.) www.ladatanews.com National News November 2 - November 8, 2013 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to Call Me Senator Cory Booker place your classified ad.

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