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Legal Battle Begins Over Volume 31 No. 39 Jacksonville, Florida August 23 - 29, 2018 Georgia Voter Suppression President’s Hateful Demeanor The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law warned a Georgia elections board that it’s ready for a legal battle in federal court Continues to Attack America to stop a proposal that would suppress Black voter turnout in a key gov- ernor’s race. Only two days after President core. What’s more, First Lady The civil rights group submitted a pre-suit demand letter to the Donald Trump met with nearly two Melania Trump has unveiled a plat- Randolph County Board of Elections, objecting to a plan that would dozen predominately Black pastors, form, “Be Best”, which in part, close 75 percent of the polling places in the predominantly African- he tweeted yet another racially campaigns against cyberbullying. American county. Georgia’s Black voters have the opportunity to elect charged message calling CNN He has also verbally or electroni- Stacey Abrams, who could become the nation’s first female African- news anchor Don Lemon the cally portrayed the media as the American governor. “dumbest man on television”. In enemy of the people, African Randolph County, which is 60 percent Black, has a two-member elec- that same tweet, he insulted the nations as “shithole” countries; tion board that is expected to vote on whether to shutter seven of the intelligence of basketball star NFL players as sons of bitches; county’s nine voting sites. Supporters of the plan claim the sites violate Lebron James, saying Lemon Congresswoman Maxine Waters as federal disabilities law because they’re not wheelchair accessible. “made Labron look smart, which a person with a “very low eye Q” Opponents believe that reason is a pretext to veil underlying racism isn’t easy to do.” and President Obama as establish- and to keep the governor’s office under Republican control. If the plan In yet another angry tweet days ing "stupied" policies. goes through, many of the rural county’s Black voters, who don’t have later, he called his former White These racial stereotypes - reliable transportation, would have to travel up to 10 miles to cast a bal- Shown (l-r) are elementary awardees: Ofavia Wilson, Leighmar House assistant Omarosa attempting to denigrate the intellect lot at alternative polling stations. Wilson, Josiah Parker, Bryson Mims and Graylin Brown Manigault Newman a “crazed, cry- of Black people - and other obscen- Doing Our Part ing low life” and a “dog” amidst ities and absurdities are among the her release of taped White House reasons that Bishop Reginald T. Girl Kicked Out of School Local Foundation Working to End conversations as promotion for her Jackson, president of the Council of Because of her ‘Unnatural’ Hair new book. the African Methodist Episcopal Disparity of Drowning Black Youth This most recent public vitriole – Church (AME), is organizing an A young Black girl was expelled from her Louisiana middle school despite private meetings with cler- ecumenical “Call to Conscience: On Saturday, August 18th, the Shawn Delifus Foundation celebrated because her hair was “unnatural,” according to activist Shaun King. gy and advisors – have added to a Day of Action”, set for Lafayette their 2nd graduation of 86 swimmers ages 6 months to 88 years old. King posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday of the young girl, who long list of equally unsavory tweets Park across from the White House Both local senior citizens and youth held court at the William Raines hasn’t been identified, crying after she was allegedly told to leave the the President has unleashed – many at 10 am Sept 6. High School pool to showcase their swimming skills and receive medals school. of which appear to be racist at the Continued on page 2 It just happened again. Christ The King Middle School in Gretna, for passing swim courses. Continued on page 3 Louisiana expelled this beautiful young Black girl saying that her hair- style was “unnatural,” King wrote. “She was humiliated and removed from the school over it.” Black Panthers Among Protesters Leading to Arrest of White Officer The shocking video mirrors a recent incident in Apopka, FL. where a The Black Panther Party has resulting in the death of Green," young Black boy was not allowed to go to his private school because of always been at the forefront of according to a Georgia Bureau of his dreadlocks. fighting for the rights of African Investigation (GBI) report. King says that the school implemented the new rule about hair this Americans. Recently, a member of According to the arrest warrant, summer, despite it being in its handbook. the New Black Panther Party was Presley acted "solely as the result arrested in nearby Kingsland, GA, of a sudden, violent, and irre- Georgia State Senator Says It’s for participating in a protest. sistible passion, resulting from Minister Mikhail Muhammad serious provocation sufficient to OK if Trump Used the N-Word was arrested last week for protest- excite such passion in a reason- ing outside the Kingsland City able person." A Republican Georgia state lawmaker said that he would not have a Hall. He was cited for disorderly The GBI reviewed video from problem with President Donald Trump using the n-word in the past and conduct for not giving up his Presley's patrol car and body cam- that it would “set a bad precedent” to hold a president liable for mistakes megaphone. He was protesting the era. Arrest warrants were issued made before they entered political office. murder of Tony ‘Punch' Greene, for Presley, who turned himself in State Sen. Michael Williams spoke to CNN’s Victor Blackwell on New who was killed by Kingsland to the Camden Sheriff's Office. Day Saturday that the use of the n-word is wrong, but Trump gets a pass police officer Zechariah Presley Kingsland Police Chief Daryl if he said it before he became President. on June 21, 2018. Griffis recommended that Presley “I will always say using the n-word is wrong, and it’s bad, and should Presley, who is white, was fol- be fired, and Kingsland City never be accepted in our society,” he said. “But just because [Trump] Shown is Minister Mikhail Muhammad confronts Police Chief Griffis. lowing Green, who was black and Manager Lee Spell agreed. The might have done it years ago, not as our president, doesn’t mean we Muhammad was later arrested and released. New Black Panther Party pulled him over for a reported department also released Presley's need to continue to berate him because he used it.” will be back in Kingsland for the next City Council meeting. traffic violation. Presley made personnel file, which shows he Omarosa Manigault Newman, who worked for Trump in the White physical contact, but when Green was hired last year despite admit- his wife, had bought or sold mari- dents and had been arrested for House for a year, said in her new book Unhinged that Trump used the n- ran, "Presley fired multiple shots ting that he had physically fought juana, repeatedly shouted at peo- "reckless, eluding, speeding," word on the set of The Apprentice and that there’s a recording of it. ple, was involved in "2-3" acci- according to his handwritten text. “It would not necessarily matter to me as the person that is running our country,” Williams said about Trump using the slur. “[Trump] has his personal beliefs, his personal ideas. I truly believe he is able to separate August is the Month of Philanthropic Receiving those from how he is running the country.” National Prison Strike Taking Place in 17 States A burgeoning movement for change has been birthed within prisons across the nation. Inmates in at least 17 states have been participating in a widespread strike that is expected to last through Sept. 9 as rallies have ramped up for jail reform. Prisoner groups said they were looking to raise awareness and push for action to address several incarceration issues: forced labor for low wages, poor living conditions, jailhouse deaths, disenfranchisement, limited access to rehabilitation and more. Protest methods — including sit-ins, boycotts and hunger strikes — have been suggested by Jailhouse Lawyers Speak, a South Carolina group of prisoners who give help and legal training to other inmates, according to The Guardian. What the strike can mean in real-time is the absence of prison labor in jail Shown accepting donations (l-r), Desmond Meek and Tony Hill; Karen Britt and Rep Tracie Davis; CBIC Pastor Karl Hodges kitchens, laundry rooms, corridors and outside lawns. with Royal Vagabond members (l-r): Danny Larkins, Seabon Dixon, Lavale Paulin, and Pastor Karl Hodges. The strike could potentially become the largest in U.S. prison history, but that came with a high risk of punishment. Prisoners, however, were During the month of August, $5,000 check from the United Mine her efforts to create a healthy start thanks for your blessings, Central moving forward by issuing a list of demands, hoping that the end justi- three local organizations were the Works and Concerned Citizens – for young women and children in Baptist International Church Pastor fies the means. recipients of philanthropic gifts the group is currently running a the community. Karl Hodges also received a philan- The prisoners have let past events fuel their protest, as well. This geared towards furthering their mis- campaign to support the passage of BAZ in-house Stork’s Nest, thropic gift from a local organiza- year’s strike was spurred by the Lee Correctional Institution riot in sions. One of the nonprofit groups a November 6th Florida Voting which represents over 40 years of tion. South Carolina in which seven inmates died in April. They also have was the Florida Rights Restoration Restoration Amendment. partnership with the March of The Royal Vagabonds Club pre- marked the protest dates for Tuesday — the 47th anniversary of the Coalition (FRRC). Also receiving grant funds this Dimes Foundation. The Stork’s sented the pastor with a check for death of well-known Black Panther member George Jackson who was The organization is a grassroots month was Beta Alpha Zeta (BAZ) Nest aims to increase the number of $300 for the CBIC Youth killed while trying to escape prison in San Quentin, membership organization run by Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, women receiving early and regular Department. Formed in 1928 as a California — and Sept. 9 — the 47th anniversary of returning citizens (formerly con- Inc. New president, Karen Britt prenatal care in an effort to prevent social and civic organization, the the Attica prison rebellion in upstate New York. victed persons) who are dedicated accepted a $500 donation from cases of low birth-weight, prema- Royal Vagabond Club is composed They said they hope the strike will spur solutions to ending the disenfranchisement State Rep. Tracie Davis of District ture births and infant deaths. of professional men with a desire to for better conditions behind bars. and discrimination against people 13. Rep. Davis presented the chap- This past Sunday, after preaching have a positive impact on the with convictions. FRRC received a ter with a check for their support of a rousing sermon focused on giving African-American Diaspora. Page 2 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 23 -29, 2018 Federal Grant Funded to Help Women Enter Apprenticeships The U.S. Department of Labor re- counted for less than cently announced the availability of half in several indus- funding to help recruit, train, and re- try sectors, including tain more women in quality pre-ap- manufacturing (29 prenticeship and apprenticeship percent), agriculture programs, and pursue careers in man- (25 percent), trans- ufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecu- portation and utilities rity, and healthcare, among other (24 percent), mining industries. The Women in Appren- (13 percent), and ticeship and Nontraditional Occupa- construction (9 per- tions (WANTO) grant helps to cent). expand pathways for women to enter Women account in, and lead in, all industries. for less than 10 per- “Under President Trump’s leader- cent of individuals ship, we have seen a record number enrolled in appren- of job openings in the United States,” ticeship programs. • Providing ongoing orienta- said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexan- The WANTO grant program will tions for employers, unions, and der Acosta. “We must continue our award at least $994,000 to commu- workers on creating a successful en- efforts to maximize opportunities for nity-based organizations to encour- vironment for women to succeed in women to enter apprenticeship pro- age women’s employment in those careers; and grams and secure good, family-sus- underrepresented occupations and The most recent class of Jax Bridges entrepreneurs • Setting up support groups taining jobs.” pre-apprenticeship and apprentice- and facilitating networks for women The Bureau of Labor Statistics re- ship programs. 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The task is to create "many-to-many relationship access" for both vendors and suppliers. Women’s Bureau services (75 percent), financial activ- ship, apprenticeship, or nontradi- The program leverages entrepreneurial tools, unique learning strategies, and corporate relationships to deliver on our athttps://www.dol.gov/wb/media/wa ities (52 percent), and leisure and tional skills training programs to value proposition. If you are a business owner looking for entrepreneurial education, applications for the next session ntogrants.htm for more information. are open now and close August 29th. To register and for more info visit www.jaxbridges.com. hospitality (51 percent). Women ac- prepare women for those careers; Trump’s Hateful Public Demeanor Continues - Even After Meeting With Black Pastors Continued from front peared to be little more than a photo Jared Kushner about prison reform. - about race - along with 15 religious Both Bryant and Bishop Harry Reginald Jackson says the White “We are calling pastors, congre- op. So, the presupposition that this was leaders, and about how he could proj- Jackson acknowledged that they House and the Black pastors’ failure gants, and citizens from across the The White House only released an just a photo op and you just ushered ect himself better.” were planning to sit down and meet to report any substantive part of the country to join us in Washington DC approximately 30 minute video from these Black guys in was not true,” he Yet, a year later, some might argue with each other this week as a video meeting was a disservice to the com- on September 5th and 6th, as we call the meeting, showing the pastors in- said. that the daily tweets still coming of Bryant strongly criticizing the pas- munity. the nation to conscience. Addition- troducing themselves and praising But he conceded that no one in the from the President might need to be tors is still circulating on social “My only concern is the ones who ally, Sunday, September 2nd is des- the president as if his vitriolic public Aug. 1 meeting brought up the de- screened for suitability for children - media. went to the White House, in fact, ignated as ‘Social Justice Sunday.’ behavior did not exist. But, Bishop structiveness of Trump’s public con- and some adults. Bryant says he has great respect for when they came out of the meeting, We are asking every pastor to preach Harry Jackson said there was a sub- duct. “My question to Harry Jackson Bishop Harry Jackson as a commit- why didn’t they say to us that we dis- a sermon related to ‘social Justice’,” stantive meeting after the introduc- “So, yes. I think the concern is would be whatever you told him pri- ted Republican. cussed this or raised our objections to Jackson says in a statement. “There tions. That meeting, he said, lasted valid. Is anybody saying anything to vately, how has it transformed him But the rising up of the Black this or disputed him on that?” Jack- are some who think the Black approximately two and a half hours the president?” Bishop Harry Jack- publicly?” asked the Rev. Jamal-Har- church to publicly speak truth to son questioned. Church is weak and has little strength with Trump remaining in the meeting son answered that question by noting rison Bryant, pastor of the Empow- power is crucial, Bryant said. A release on the Call to Conscience or influence. This thinking is incor- for as much as 90 minutes. that although he has not publicly crit- erment Temple AME Church in “I just want to underscore the im- includes: rect. We are at war, and we call all “It went on for at least two hours icized the president, that doesn’t Baltimore, also an organizer of the portance of clergy coming Sept. 6. “It is time for the Black Church to soldiers to active duty.” with others – the criminal justice re- mean he has not spoken to him be- Sept. 6 Call to Conscience. “Because That it’s not just an AME call but all speak, our congregations and the na- The demonstration was largely in- form people, the outreach people, hind closed doors. whatever he said to him privately on of us who are conscience of what’s tion need to hear us. Therefore, Black spired by the news that almost two and his staffers in the room with us. Also, when violence broke out in Wednesday, on Friday he called [Don taking place in our community and denominational and faith leaders dozen Black pastors, led by Trump's And we’re planning to have some Charlottesville last year and Trump Lemon] the dumbest man … What is want their voices heard and felt. It’s have scheduled a ‘Call to Conscience spiritual advisor, Paula White, met ongoing dialog,” Bishop Harry Jack- went on television calling White su- their prophetic impact? They don’t not just for clergy but for all of us, in- - Day of Action’ for September 5th with Trump at the White House Aug. son said. He said he has maintained premacists as “very fine people”, have any prophetic impact. The Bible cluding our Congregants. And I think and 6th in Washington DC, the na- 1, saying they had been invited to ongoing communications with the Jackson said he and others did pull says, ‘By their fruits shall you know it’s a critical moment for the Black tion's capital. It is not only time for discuss criminal justice issues, in- President about his urban agenda. Trump's coat. them.’ So with all of that access and church.” us to say something, we must do cluding prison reform and other “I’ve been talking with the presi- “I personally talked with the pres- insight, we have seen no transforma- As he prepares to lead the “Call to something. We must fight against, urban issues. But the meeting ap- dent for 15 months plus and with ident a few days after Charlottesville tion?” Conscience – Day of Action”, Bishop "spiritual wickedness in high places."

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With less than 10 days until the only candidate who showed up to ering crime to a five-year low. He Florida primary election, the speak was Tallahassee Mayor also worked with President Obama Shown are legendary coaches Nathanial Washington, Jimmie Thompson Hillsborough County NAACP host- Andrew Gillum, the only African- to train workers for high-tech jobs, and Dickie Robinson in a circa 1951 photo taken at Matthew Gilbert High School ed a gubernatorial forum in Tampa American candidate in the race. All and he is campaigning on a plat- last Saturday. All five candidates four other candidates refused to form of raising teacher and staff Legacy Memoirs - History of Black Athletics confirmed their attendance — but attend the event. salaries, increasing the minimum four of them stood up the organiz- Gillum talked unapologetically wage to $15 an hour, creating bet- Preserved Through Local Association ers, the 20 community groups about his record as Mayor, includ- ter-paying jobs in Florida, and involved, and the more than one ing reforming the criminal justice legalizing marijuana to invest more By William C. Hines events surrounding it remained the achievements in Duval County. hundred people in attendance. The system to “Ban the Box” and low- funding in public schools. When I was a young boy grow- social happening for many years. The association was the idea of ing up in Jacksonville there were When integration swept the city, Coaches Earl Kitchings, Jimmy two Black high schools – Stanton some of the excitement for this Johnson, Dr. Alvin White and many High (Blue Devils) and the game and the social events lost others. The coaches would meet on Delifus Foundation Awards Medals to Matthew W. Gilbert (Panthers). some of its glory. The African the second Friday of each month to The Stanton Blue Devils repre- American population began mov- eat breakfast and enjoy fellowship. sented the western part of the city ing to other areas of the city and as Naturally, discussions would follow Swimming Course Grads of All Ages and the Gilbert Panthers, the east- a result our schools and the Black about sports and other topics impor- Continued from page 1 “Swimming is crucial to African top swim coaches in the nation ern section. James P. Small areas of the city lost large quantities tant to the community. City Councilmen Garrett Dennis American neighborhoods. Blacks before passing away at the age of coached Stanton and Gilbert’s of students. Each part of the city had a recre- and Terrance Freeman were in are likely to drown and being afraid 30 in 2016. coach was Jimmy Thompson. By the mid 70s, the number of ational park and leaders that helped attendance to award medals to pro- of the water is not an option in our To support Shawn’s passion, the These men helped to develop one predominately black high schools develop our athletes and youth. gram graduates. Parents, guardians class.” foundation collaborated with of the most important football rival- had been diminished from seven to Every school had outstanding and spouses brought their lawn The Foundation was founded by YMCA to offer a swimming ries and social events of the 1940s, two, and much of the Black history coaches and athletes. Those recre- chairs and sunglasses to view grad- Daniel and Joyce Delifus and instruction course for youth and 50s and 60s. Under their leadership, celebrated at those schools was lost. ational leaders played a major role uates swim the length of the pool. named in his honor of their son families. The swim classes are ded- they were able to encourage the all The African American Coaches, in developing the association. “We are excited to present the Shawn, who was a swimmer and icated to delivering quality profes- white city recreation department to Game Officials and Athletic AACGOA meets every second second graduating class to the com- 2003 graduate of Raines High sional instructions to low and mod- allow Blacks to play football in the Associations (AACGOA) were Friday of the month at Joint Heirs munity,” said the foundation’s School. From his humble begin- erate income families in addition to historic Gator Bowl, now TIAA established to assure the persever- Church at 150 Clark Rd. Executive Delores Delifus. nings, Delifus became one of the youth education and nutrition. Field. The annual football game and ance of Black athletics and cultural

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GUEST EDITORIAL by Jesse Jackson City Chronicles Future of Democratic Diatribes on life in the African-American Diaspora by Reggie Fullwood Party Lies in Moving Poet Lucille Clifton once said, “We have a generation enslaving Opioid Crisis Continues to itself to drugs, young men and to the Moral Center women doing to our race what The media is now reporting on the debate slavery couldn’t.” The opioid epi- Destroy Communities and Families among Democrats and activists about what the demic certainly is not a race-based party should stand for, and how it will win elec- Whether we are talking about ille- Baltimore, MD. What about all of the young crisis, but the quote from Clinton is tions. Establishment Democrats are said to fear gal or prescription drugs, the toll is One of the great aspects of the African American males who get very relevant – drugs are literally that the populist reform energy represented by great. show was that it highlighted the caught up in the selling? destroying individuals and fami- Bernie Sanders and rising star Alexandria Ocasio- Obama tried to do his part – drug game from every aspect pos- These youth are often looking lies. Cortez (who upset Rep. Joe Crowley, the fourth- implementing policies to increase sible – the user, seller, importer, for fast money and a gloried life as According to the Harvard Law ranking Democrat in the House, in a New York access to drug treatment and police and City Hall. a drug dealer. Many of these young Review’s study, more than two City primary) will turn off the moderate, upscale, expand the training of doctors who You saw how the mid-level drug men stand on corners pushing million Americans suffer from opi- white suburban Republicans who they believe are prescribe opiate painkillers. The dealers, who are normally black drugs, but when you factor in the oid addiction. The latest estimates, appalled by Trump and the key to taking back the Federal Drug Administration says males are the ones who are target- money they eventually make and overdoses involving opioids killed Congress. that drug overdoses now kill more ed by police. The suppliers are the time associated with the activi- nearly 50,000 people last year. A Wall-Street-funded group known as the Third Way — which might people than car accidents each rarely apart of the investigation, ty, they are probably making less Before President Obama left better be known as the Wrong Way since it has been wrong about every year. and at the end of the day everyone than minimum wage. office he traveled to West Virginia, major issue facing the country over the last years, championing disas- The Obama administration in the game is expendable. The And throw in danger of being which is the state that is home to trous corporate trade deals, deregulation of Wall Street and the Iraq War hoped to double the number of game doesn’t change – just the shot, robbed or arrested and you the highest rate of heroine over- among other calamities — even convened a small gathering, “cohosted” doctors who can prescribe a rehab players. have yourself and very short-lived dose deaths in the nation to hear by a billionaire real estate developer to map out how to counter what the drug called buprenorphine, with It was an amazing show, which career. And because of minimum directly from citizens of that state. media describes as the left. The very terms of this debate are misleading. the goal of increasing usage to became so popular because it was sentencing requirements, many of This is an important enough Ideas that have broad public support, such as tuition-free college, are 60,000 from 30,000 over the next so real. “The Wire” is inner city these young men ended up in issue that Obama knew that it labeled “left.” Ideas that offend philosophical conservatives, such as sub- three years, but progress has been Jacksonville or Houston or prison for a long time, which also needed a considerable amount of sidies to big oil companies, are tagged as on the right, championed by slow. Most experts agree that while Oakland or Pittsburgh. affects our communities. attention – unfortunately President Republicans. We’d be wiser to focus on common sense and basic princi- Obama’s efforts helped, they So what other strategies can we Drugs are simply devastating. Trump has done little to address it. ples. When Dr. Martin Luther King spoke forcefully against what he haven’t even made a modest dent use to combat drugs in our com- We have to educate our children as It’s a crisis that Trump needs to called the “triple evils” of “racism, economic exploitation and mili- in the overall crisis. munities? It has to start where early as possible and look for ways recoginize. This opioid epidemic tarism,” he was criticized for weakening the cause of civil rights, for get- As I said – drugs don’t discrim- many other issues start – educa- to promote the prevention of drug has hit the United States like a ting out of his lane by talking about economic inequality and against the inate. They impact rural and urban tion. Educating our children on the use and selling. “The most deadly massive hurricane washing over Vietnam War. He responded, “I’m against segregation at lunch counters, America. negative effects that drugs have on thing about cocaine is that it sepa- the nation. On average, 115 and I’m not going to segregate my moral concerns.” While some want to paint this them personally, but also how rates you from your soul,” said Americans die every day from a Cowardice, he taught us, asks the question “Is it safe?” Expediency epidemic as a poor people’s issue, drugs tear apart the community is Quincy Jones. Powerful words. drug overdose involving an opioid, asks, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks, “Is it popular?” Conscience asks, “Is it the evidence suggests hat socio- critical. Signing off from downtown and even more suffer the incapaci- right?” We are a nation faced with great perils. Inequality has reached economic conditions cannot be But the drug issue isn’t solely Jacksonville, tating effects of addiction. new extremes and, even with the economy near full employment, work- blamed for the crisis itself. about the end user and abuser. Reggie Fullwood Here’s what I have learned ing people still struggle simply to stay afloat. Big money corrupts our The Harvard Law about drugs like heroine or crack politics and distorts our government. We are mired in wars without end Review says, “We must cocaine – generally, they don’t dis- — 17 years in Afghanistan and counting — and without victory or sense. look at the opioid epidem- criminate – they affect the black, We have a president who believes he profits politically by spreading ic for what it is: a self- white, young, old, rich and poor. racial division, appealing to our fears rather than our hopes. This is the inflicted perfect storm that The affect of this monster rips fam- time for citizens and for true leaders to move not left or right, to the expe- arose from a combination ilies apart and consistently devas- dient or the cautious, but to the moral center. of newly available opi- tates communities. And perhaps Affordable health care for all isn’t left or right, it is the moral center. oids, new attitudes about there is no better case study than Jobs that pay a living wage, affordable housing, public education, college the importance of pain any and I said “any” inner-city without debt, clean water and air, action to address catastrophic climate management, loose pre- community in any mid-size to change that literally may endanger the world — these are not ideas of the scribing practices, and a large metropolitan area. right or left. They are the moral center. Holding to the moral center has lack of professional But wait – that’s the assumption its own power. Opposition to slavery started as a minority position, but accountability. The solu- that most of us have. But if we its moral force was undeniable. Integration seemed impossible in the seg- tion to the problem must think about it drugs affects subur- regated South, but its moral force could not be denied. In this time of lie in addressing some of ban and upper income communi- troubles, these root causes.” ties as well and can even be as dev- I believe that Americans in large numbers are looking for leaders who I wrote an article a cou- astating. Rich people sometimes will embrace the moral center, not the expedient, the safe or the fashion- ple of years ago about one can mask their drug addiction able. They are looking for champions who will represent them, not those of my favorite shows of all much better than the poor. with deep pockets. That may be the final irony. The most successful time, “The Wire,” which Just look at entertainers like political strategy may well be not to trim to prevailing opinion or com- aired on HBO. The prem- Whitney Houston, Michael promise with entrenched interest but to stand up forcefully for what is ise of the show surrounded Jackson and many, many others. right. the drug trade in

cially impactful, because Beyoncé used her influence and editorial Omarosa is Not Your Dog Trump direction to bring a young, Black man in as her photographer. It was fewer people than even “45” did. an integrity-challenged lowlife were also pedophiles who raped from the White House. Censure the first time that an African Now the 45-defense machine, (that didn’t start with this book), young Black girls. seems only to come when a Black American was the cover photogra- led by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, but she is not a dog. Calling The post continued: “To justify woman is speaking her truth. pher for Vogue magazine.. has gone out of its way to paint her Omarosa a dog is a sly way of 45 their perverse behavior, desires and It is an interesting time to be an On the one hand we are being as all kinds of liars. Surprise, sur- trying to call her a b–ch, or a the colonization and invasion of African American woman. On the celebrated, and on the other hand, prise. And folks have run to the air- female dog. She is, as we all are, a the lives and body territory of one hand, during this September we are being slammed. waves to suggest that the White terribly flawed human being. In Black girls and women, they slan- month, we see eleven Black Commercial sensibilities are out of House is inhabited entirely by liars. naming her a dog, as in calling dered us as whores and immoral women gracing the covers of mag- sync with the bigotry of this presi- If you elect a clown, expect a cir- Congresswoman Maxine Waters sexual predators whose sexual azines. Beyoncé is on the cover of dent, but can these commercial cus. But this is more than a specta- “low IQ” is casting aspersion on all appetites know no limits. So when Vogue; Rihanna on the cover of By Julianne Malveaux sensibilities be used to topple 45’s cle now; it is the systematic deni- Black women. you sit quietly and allow Trump— British Vogue; Tracy Ellis Ross on I am no fan of Omarosa bigotry? Beyoncé brought a Black gration of Black people and Black The civil rights activist Ruby no matter what you think about the cover of Elle, Zendaya on the Manigault Newman, the monony- cover photographer to Vogue women that must be repudiated Sales addressed this on a Facebook Omarosa—to call her a dog, you cover of Marie Claire; Issa Ray mous diva who dominates the air- Magazine. Can her Bey-hive bring and rejected. post that bears sharing. give him a pass to raise up the graces the cover of Ebony; actress waves whenever she wants to. Her change to prevailing racist atti- The dehumanization of Black Ruby Sales’ Facebook post said: White smear of us that your older and comedian Tiffany Haddish is new book, “Unhinged,” which I tudes? Will the women who pick people allowed whites to enslave “Trump called Omarosa a dog. For sisters went to the mat placing our on the cover of Glamour; Lupita won’t read, is billed as a tell-all on up these magazines send a strong us and then justify enslavement. younger folk let me break it down. lives on the line to end this cul- Nyong’o is on the cover of Porte; “45’s” White House and its message to the woman-hating, gen- The defeminization of Black His slander is laden with White ture.” and there are others who show up shenanigans. In making the rounds, ital grabbing President? Omorosa women allowed White men to use Supremacist historical slander of Omarosa isn’t the only former on smaller publications. In total, “Omierosie” (my nickname for may be a lot of things, Chump, but us sexually, and shielded them, Black women in a culture of White White House aide who has written writes Joy Sewing, African her) has played tapes that seem to she is not your dog, and neither are after enslavement, from any conse- male rape and a reign of terror. about the dysfunctional White American women graced eleven corroborate at least some of her the rest of us! allegations about “45.” More quences. Legally, it was almost Their assault against Black women House. Sean Spicer did the same magazine covers in the all-impor- Julianne Malveaux is an author, importantly, her tapes are evidence impossible, until recently, to con- extends back to captivity and thing, yet he has not been called a tant September issues, the issues economist and founder of that the game captured the hunter. vict a White man of raping a Black enslavement in sites of terror in a dog. Instead, he was feted in that often attract the most advertis- Economic Education. Her latest In other words, Omierosie took a woman. Recy Taylor’s rapists got strange land where we were Washington with a book party that ing and also set trends for the fall book is “Are We Better Off? Race, page from 45’s book and trusted away with it, and White women hostages to the sexual whims of actually charged an admission fee. and the rest of the year. The Obama and Public Policy.” is stood by them. Omierosie may be White men. Moreover, these men No shade and no disparagement Beyoncé cover for Vogue is espe-

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LUT WILLIAMS Coaches and STATS polls last year. They were BCSP Editor 9th in the STATS poll and 10th in the Coaches Let the games begin!! poll. ™ Three games this week will kick off the The Gamecocks however were voted ahead 2018 black college football schedule, none big- of the Aggies at 6th in the 2018 preaseason FCS ger than the Garden Credit Union FCS Classic Coaches poll. A&T was 14th. In the STATS FCS Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama. poll, they are positioned in the same way. That game will be played before a national "We know they're good, but we feel we're Classic logo television audience on ESPN and will match na- pretty good also," Washington said last month at INTRIGUING MATCH: tional powers in the 2017 undefeated Mid East- the MEAC Media Day. LET'S MEAC, HBCU national ern Athletic Conference and Celebration Bowl "We'll be ready," he said. champ NC A&T to face champion North Carolina A&T Aggies against JSU has spent 60-straight weeks in the FCS GET IT four-time OVC champ the four-time defending Ohio Valley Confer- Washington Raynard top 10, the second-longest active streak in the Jacksonville State in Sat- ence champion Jacksonville State Gamecocks nation, with 2018 top ranked and FCS defend- STARTED! urday's kickoff classic (6 p.m., CT). sive end Darryl Johnson Jr.DÀUVWWHDPSUH- inb champion North Dakota State being the only After tying for two of the three previous season all-American and cornerback Franklin team to be in the Top 10 for as many weeks as TEAM-BY-TEAM SCHEDULES, TOP GAMES, 0($&WLWOHVWKH$JJLHVÀQLVKHGWKHXQ- "Mac" McCain who was among the nation's JSU. POY CANDIDATES AS 2018 SEASON STARTS defeated in conference play (8-0) to claim the leaders in interceptions last year as a freshman. JSU returns a pair of All-Americans for the outright league title and at 12-0 overall after The biggest change for the Aggies may be 2018 season, one on offense and one on defense. their 21-14 bowl game victory over Southwest- on the sidelines where longtime defensive coor- Junior safety Marlon Bridges was an All-Amer- ern Athletic Conference champion Grambling dinator Sam Washington takes over after vet- ican for the second-straight season as a sopho- UNDER THE BANNER State. eran head coach Rod Broadway retired. more and has been named the OVC Preseason The Aggies were the undisputed king of The Gamecocks are coming off a 10-2 sea- Defensive Player of the Year by both the league's WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS black college football and ranked sixth nation- son in 2017 that saw them go 8-0 in Ohio Val- head coaches and the media. Senior center Tyler DOO\LQWKHÀQDO$)&$)&6&RDFKHVSROO7KH\ ley Conference play and win a fourth-straight Scozzaro returns after being granted a sixth year SWAC NAMES NEW COMMISSIONER: were seventh in the STATS FCS national poll. league title. They've now won 32-straight OVC of eligibility after his All-America campaign. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Ath- They return a dynamic trio of offensive games, the second-longest conference win Bridges is joined on the defensive side by letic Conference (SWAC) Council stars in senior quarterback Lamar Raynard, streak in FCS history, and are 31-0 in OVC play second-team All-OVC defensive lineman Randy of Presidents has announced that Dr. senior running back Marquell Cartwright and under head coach John Grass. Robinson, while veteran returning starters and junior wide receiver Elijah Bell. seniors Connor Christian (defensive line) and Charles McClelland will become  -68ÀQLVKHGEHKLQGWKH$JJLHVLQERWKWKH Raynard is the reigning MEAC offensive Quan Stoudemire (linebacker) also look to lead the sixth SWAC Commissioner in player of the year and 2018 preseason offesnvie in 2018. league history since the conference G A M E S T H I S W E E K player of the year. Last season he broke numer-  2QRIIHQVHWKH*DPHFRFNVDOVRUHWXUQÀUVW began in 1920. ous school records in passing for over 2,900 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 team All-OVC lineman B.J. Autry and second- McClelland has served the yards and 27 touchdowns with just 7 picks. Edward Waters vs. St. Andrews in Jacksonville, FL 4p team All-OVC lineman Darius Anderson to past 17 plus years at the helm of two Cartwright ran for 1,190 yards and 14 TDs to TV GAMES help pave the way up front, while freshman All- McClelland ESPN SWAC member institutions—Vice spur the Aggies' ground attack while Bell hauled American tight end Trae Barry and OVC All- President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Southern in 64 receptions for just under 1,000 yards and NC A&T vs. Jacksonville State in Montgomery, AL 6p Newcomer running back Tramel Terry return, as ESPN+ brought in 11 TDs. well. University since April of 2008 and the prior seven years Prairie View A&M vs. Rice in Houston, TX 6p as Athletics Director at Prairie View A&M University. A&T also has standout defenders in defen- McClelland will succeed the role from Edgar Gantt, who has served the role of Interim Commissioner since 2 0 1 8 T E A M - B Y - T E A M B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L S C H E D U L E S December 31, 2017.

"As a young person growing up in the Southwest- BOWIE STATE C 9/22...... @ Winston-Salem State ...... 6 SAVANNAH STATE 9/15...... Central State ...... 5 SOUTHERN 8/30...... @ Wagner ...... 6 I 9/29...... Livingstone ...... 1 8/30...... @ UAB ...... 7 9/22...... Miles in Chicago ...... 3:30 9/1...... @ TCU ...... 1:30 ern Athletic Conference, it’s a good feeling to be named 9/8...... @ Alderson-Broaddus .....12n A 10/6...... Lincoln (Pa.) (HC) ...... 1 9/8...... @ Miami ...... 6 9/29...... @ Kentucky State ...... 2 9/8...... @ Louisiana Tech...... 6 9/15...... @ McKendree ...... 1 A 10/13...... @ Chowan ...... 1 9/15...... @ Howard ...... 1 10/6.... Tuskegee in Columbus, GA .....2 9/15...... Langston ...... 6 commissioner," Dr. McClelland said. "To have an oppor- 9/22...... @ Saint Augustine's ...... 1 10/20...... Bowie State ...... 1 9/22...... @ Florida A&M ...... 4 10/13...... Albany State ...... 6 9/22.... Alabama A&M in Mobile, AL .....6 9/29...... Winston-Salem State ...... 4 10/27...... @ Elizabeth City State ...... 1 9/29...... Bethune-Cookman ...... 6 10/20...... @ Benedict ...... 2 9/29...... Alcorn State (HC) ...... 6 tunity to lead this conference in this era is overwhelming. 10/8...... @ Chowan ...... 6 11/3 ...... Virginia State ...... 1 10/6...... Charleston Southern ...... 6 10/27...... Fort Valley State (HC) ...... 2 10/13...... @ Prairie View A&M ...... 6 I’ve been here at TSU [Texas Southern University] for 10 10/13...... Virginia State (HC) ...... 1 10/13...... Morgan State ...... 6 11/3 ...... @ Clark Atlanta ...... 2 10/20.... Texas Southern in Dallas ...... 6 10/20...... @ Virginia Union ...... 1 WINSTON-SALEM STATE 10/27...... Norfolk State (HC) ...... 3 10/27...... Jackson State ...... 2:30 years and met a lot of friends. TSU is like family. I’m sad 10/27...... @ Lincoln ...... 1 9/1...... Catawba ...... 6 11/3 ...... @ Delaware State ...... 2 TUSKEGEE 11/10 ...... Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 4 11/3 ...... Elizabeth City State ...... 1 9/8...... UNC-Pembroke ...... 6 11/10 ...... North Carolina A&T ...... 1 9/1...... Alabama State ...... 5 11/25 ...Grambling St. in New Orleans .....4 to close that chapter, but I'm excited to open a new one." 9/15...Eliz. City St. in Rocky Mt., NC ...4 11/17 ...... @ South Carolin State ....1:30 9/8...... Albany State in Phenix City .....5 CHOWAN 9/22...... Virginia Union...... 6 9/15...... @ Clark Atlanta ...... 6 A native of Jackson, Miss., Dr. McClelland earned 8/30...... @ Campbell ...... 7 9/29...... @ Bowie State ...... 4 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 9/22...... Missouri S&T ...... 1 TEXAS SOUTHERN 9/8...... @ Davidson ...... 7 10/6...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 9/1...... @ Georgia Southern ...... 6 9/29...... Lane ...... 1 9/1...... UT Permian Basin ...... 7 his doctoral degree in higher education administration at 9/15...... @ Shaw ...... 1 10/13...... Saint Augustine's ...... 1 9/8...... @ Central Florida ...... 6 10/6... Morehouse in Columbus, GA ....2 9/8...... @ Texas State ...... 6 9/22...... McKendree ...... 1 10/22...... Livingstone (HC) ...... 1:30 9/15...... North Carolina Central ...... 6 10/13...... @ Fort Valley State ...... 6 9/15...... @ Alcorn State ...... 6 Texas A&M University in 2011. A 1993 graduate of Prai- 9/29...... Fayetteville State ...... 6 10/27...... @ Shaw ...... 1 9/22...... Norfolk State ...... 6 10/20...... Kentucky State (HC) ...... 1 9/22...... @ Houston ...... 7 10/6...... Bowie State ...... 6 11/5 ...... @ Fayetteville State ...... 1 9/27 ...... @ North Carolina A&T ...... 7 10/27...... @ Central State ...... 1 10/6...... Alabama A&M ...... 6 rie View A&M, McClelland earned his bachelor’s degree 10/13...... Virginia Union (HC) ...... 1 10/6...... @ Morgan State ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ Miles ...... 2 10/13...... Grambling State ...... 6 in accounting and in 1997 received an MBA from Prairie 10/20...... @ Elizabeth City State ....1:30 BETHUNE-COOKMAN M 10/13...... Bethune-Cookman ...... 2 10/20...... Southern in Dallas ...... 2 10/27...... @ Virginia State ...... 2 9/1...... @ Tennessee State ...... 6 E 10/20...... Delaware State (HC) .....1:30 ALABAMA A&M S 10/27...... Miss. Valley State (HC) ...... 2 View. 11/3 ...... Lincoln (Pa.) ...... 1 9/8...... Va. Univ. of Lynchburg ...... 4 A 10/27...... @ Howard ...... 1 9/1...... Miles ...... 6 W 11/3 ...... @ Alabama State ...... 2 9/15...... @ Florida Atlantic ...... 6 C 11/10 ...... @ Florida A&M ...... 4 9/8...... North Alabama ...... 6 A 11/17 ...... Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 2 McClelland is a former member of the NCAA Lead- ELIZABETH CITY STATE 9/22...... Howard in Indianapolis ....4:30 11/17 ...... Savannah State ...... 1:30 9/15...... @ Cincinnati ...... 7 C 11/24 ...... @ Prairie View A&M ...... 1 9/1...... Central State ...... 1 9/29...... @ Savannah State ...... 6 9/22...... Southern in Mobile, AL ...... 4 ership/Management Council. He is also a past president 9/8...... @ UNC Pembroke ...... 7 10/6... Mississippi Valley State (HC) ....4 ALBANY STATE S 9/29...... @ Jackson State ...... 2 EDWARD WATERS I 9/15...... WSSU in Rocky Mt., NC ...... 4 10/13..... @ South Carolina State ...... 2 9/1...... @ Valdosta State ...... 7 I 10/6...... @ Texas Southern ...... 6 8/25...... Saint Andrews ...... 4 N of the Houston Touchdown Club and has served on the 9/22...... @ Fayetteville State ...... 1 10/20...... North Carolina A&T ...... 4 9/8...... Tuskegee in Phenix City, AL .....5 A 10/13...... Alcorn State (HC) ...... 2 9/1...... Lindsey Wilson ...... 7 D 9/29...... St. Augustine's ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ Morgan State ...... 4 9/15...... West Georgia ...... 7 C 10/27..... Alabama State in B'ham ...2:30 9/8...... @ Point ...... 1:30 E board of directors. Previously, McClelland served as 10/6...... @ Virginia State ...... 2 11/8 ...... North Carolina Central ...... 7 9/22...... @ Lane ...... 2 11/3 ...... @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff ....2:30 9/22...... @ Cumberland ...... 1:30 P 10/13...... @ Lincoln (Pa.) (HC) ...... 1 11/17 ...... Florida A&M in Orlando ...... 2 9/29...... Miles ...... 7 11/10 ...... Grambling State ...... 1 9/29...... @ Kaiser ...... 1:30 E chairman of the SWAC Council of Athletics Directors, a 10/20...... Chowan ...... 1:30 10/6...... Catawba ...... 1:30 11/17 ...@ Mississippi Valley State ...... 1 10/6...... @ Warner ...... 1:30 N position he had held for 10 years. 10/27...... Virginia Union ...... 1 DELAWARE STATE 10/13...... @ Morehouse ...... 6 10/13...... Faulkner ...... 4 D 11/3 ...... @ Bowie State ...... 1 9/1...... @ Buffalo ...... 6 10/20...... Clark Atlanta (HC) ...... 2 ALABAMA STATE 10/20...... Ave Maria (HC) ...... 3 E McClelland is also currently a member of the Hous- 9/8...... @ Saint Francis ...... 12n 10/27...... @ Benedict ...... 2 9/1...... Tuskegee ...... 5 10/27...... @ Southeastern ...... 1 N FAYETTEVILLE STATE 9/15...... @ Western Michigan ...... 7 11/3 .....Fort Valley State in Columbus, GA ...... 2 9/8...... @ Auburn ...... 6:30 11/3 ...... @ North Carolina Central ...... 2 T ton Final Four Organizing Committee. 9/1...... @ Lincoln (Pa.) ...... 5 9/29...... @ Norfolk State ...... 4 9/15...... @ Kennesaw State ...... 5 11/10 ...... Webber International ...... 4 S 9/8...... @ Wingate ...... 6 10/6...... North Carolina A&T ...... 7 BENEDICT 9/22...... @ Grambling State ...... 6 9/15...... Benedict ...... 1 10/13...... @ Howard ...... 1 9/1...... Florida Tech ...... 6 10/6...... @ Alcorn State ...... 2 HAMPTON 9/22...... Elizabeth City State ...... 1 10/20..... @ South Carolina State ...1:30 9/8...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 6 10/13.... South Alabama in Mobile .. TBA 9/1...... Shaw ...... 6 9/29...... @ Chowan ...... 6 10/27.. North Carolina Central (HC) .....2 9/15...... @ Fayetteville State ...... 1 10/27... Alabama A&M in Birmingham . 2:30 9/8...... @ Monmouth ...... 3 10/6...... @ Shaw ...... 1 11/3 ...... Savannah State ...... 2 9/23...... Fort Valley State ...... 4:30 11/3 ...... Texas Southern ...... 2 9/15...... Tennessee State ...... 6 THE STAT CORNER 10/13...... Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 11/10 ...... @Morgan State ...... 1 9/29...... Central State ...... 1 11/10 ...... Jackson State...... 2 9/22...... @ Northern Iowa ...... 4 10/20...... @ Saint Augustine's ...... 2 11/17 ...... Va. Univ. of Lynchburg ...... 2 10/6...... Va. Univ. of Lynchburg ...... 2 11/17 ...... @ Prairie View A&M ...... 1 9/29...... Charleston Southern ...... 2 10/27...... Livingstone (HC) ...... 2 10/13...... @ Clark Atlanta ...... 2 11/22 ...... Mississippi Valley State ...... 2 10/6...... Lane ...... 2 WHO ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS IN BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS 11/3 ...... Winston-Salem State ...... 1 FLORIDA A&M 10/20...... Morehouse (HC)...... 2 10/13...... @ Presbyterian ...... 12n 9/1...... Fort Valley State ...... 5 10/27...... Albany State ...... 2 ALCORN STATE 10/27.... Va. Univ. of Lynchb. (HC) ...... 2 JOHNSON C. SMITH 9/8...... @ Troy ...... 6 11/3 ...... @ Kentucky State ...... 2 9/1...... @ Georgia Tech ...... 12:30 11/3 ...... @ SUNY Maritime ...... 1 9/1...... @ Wingate ...... 7 9/15...... Jackson State...... 5 9/8...... Louisiana College...... 6 11/10 ...@ Mississippi Valley State ...... 1 WATCH LIST FOR 9/8...... Benedict ...... 6 9/22...... Savannah State ...... 4 CENTRAL STATE 9/15...... Texas Southern ...... 6 11/17 ...... Saint Andrews ...... 1 9/15...... Virginia Union ...... 4 9/29...... @ North Carolina Central ...... 4 9/1...... @ Elizabeth City State ...... 1 9/22..... @ Mississippi Valley State ...... 6 2018 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL 9/22...... Virginia State ...... 6 10/6...... Norfolk State (HC) ...... 4 9/8...... Clark Atlanta ...... 1 9/29...... @ Southern ...... 6 LANGSTON 9/29...... @ Lincoln (Pa.) ...... 1 10/13...... @ North Carolina A&T ...... 1 9/15...... @ Morehouse ...... 5 10/6...... Alabama State (HC) ...... 2 9/8...... Ottawa ...... 2 HALL OF FAME (BCFHOF) 10/6...... Winston-Salem State ...... 1 10/27...... Morgan State ...... 4 9/22...... @ Kentucky State ...... 2 10/13...... @ Alabama A&M ...... 2 9/15...... @ Southern ...... 6 10/13...... @ Fayetteville State ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ Howard ...... 1 9/29...... Benedict ...... 1 10/20...... Grambling State ...... 2 9/22...... SAGU ...... 6 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD 10/20...... @ Shaw ...... 1 11/10 ...... South Carolina State ...... 4 10/6...... @ Miles ...... 2 10/27...... @ Prairie View A&M ...... 2 9/29...... Wayland Baptist ...... 2 10/27...... Saint Augustine's (HC) ...... 1 11/17 ...Bethune-Cookman in Orlando .....2 10/13...... UNC Pembroke (HC) ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ New Mexico State ...... 2 10/6...... @ Texas Wesleyan ...... 7 NAME SCHOOL POS CLASS 11/3 ...... Livingstone ...... 1 10/20...... @ Robert Morris ...... 12n 11/17 ...... Jackson State...... 2 10/13...... @ Arizona Christian ...... 7 HOWARD Kyle Anthony Howard WR Junior 10/27...... Tuskegee ...... 1 10/20...... Lyon (HC) ...... 12n LINCOLN (PA) 9/1...... @ Ohio ...... 2 11/3 ...... Lane ...... 1 ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF 10/27...... @ Texas College ...... 2 Tyreek Bailey Fayetteville State OL Senior 9/1...... Fayetteville Sate...... 5 9/8...... @ Kent State ...... 3:30 9/1...... Morehouse ...... 6 11/3 ...... @ Bacone ...... 12n Stefen Banks Savannah State DL Senior 9/7..... @ Central Connecticut State ....6 9/15...... Savannah State ...... 1 CLARK-ATLANTA 9/8...... Cumberland ...... 6 11/10 ...... Panhandle State...... 2 Elijah Bell North Carolina A&T WR Junior 9/15...... @ Clarion ...... 1 9/22..... Bethune-Cookman in Indy .4:30 8/30...... @ Mississippi College ...... 7 9/15...... @ South Dakota State ...... 5 9/22...... @ Livingstone ...... 1 10/6...... @ North Carolina Central ...... 2 9/8...... @ Central State ...... 1 9/29...... Prairie View A&M ...... 2 LINCOLN (MO) Jordan Bentley Alabama A&M RB Junior 9/29...... Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 10/13...... Delaware State...... 1 9/15...... Tuskegee ...... 6 10/6...... @ Florida International ....2:30 9/1...... @ Lane...... 2 Jarell Bright Winston-Salem State DL Senior 10/6...... @ Virginia Union ...... 1 10/20...... @ Morgan State ...... 7 9/22...... @ Kennesaw State ...... 6 10/13...... Jackson State...... 2 9/8...... @ Missouri State ...... 6 Dwayne Brown Bethune Cookman OL Senior 10/13.... Elizabeth City State (HC) ...... 1 10/27... South Carolina State (HC) ...... 1 9/29...... Allen ...... 4 10/20... @ Mississippi Valley State ...... 2 9/15...... Wisconsin Oshkosh ...... 1 10/20...... @ Virginia State ...... 2 11/3 ...... Florida A&M ...... 1 10/6...... @ Fort Valley State ...... 6 10/27...... @ Grambling State ...... 6 9/22...... Southwest Baptist ...... 6 Alex Brown South Carolina State DB Senior 10/27...... Bowie State ...... 1 11/10 ...... @ Norfolk State ...... 1 10/13...... Benedict (HC)...... 2 11/3 ...... Alabama A&M (HC) ...... 2 9/29...... @ Indianapolis ...... 5 Mafquell Cartwright North Carolina A&T RB Senior 11/3 ...... @ Chowan ...... 1 11/17 ...... Bryant ...... 1 10/20...... Albany State ...... 2 11/10 ...... @ Southern ...... 4 10/6...... Quincy (HC) ...... 2 Javarrius Cheatham Tuskegee WR Senior 10/27...... Miles ...... 1 11/17 ...... @ Texas Southern ...... 2 10/13...... @ Truman State ...... 2 LIVINGSTONE MORGAN STATE De'Arius Christmas Grambling State LB Senior 11/3 ...... Morehouse ...... 2 10/20...... @ William Jewell ...... 12n 9/1...... @ Pikeville ...... 7 9/1...... Towson ...... 7 GRAMBLING STATE 10/27...... Missouri S&T ...... 7 Darrell Clark Grambling State WR Junior 9/8...... @ Allen ...... 3 9/8...... @ Akron ...... 3:30 FORT VALLEY STATE 9/1...... @ Louisiana Lafayette ...... 6 11/3 ...... @ Tarleton State ...... 2 La'Allan Clark Grambling State DL Senior 9/15...... @ Lane ...... 2 9/15...... @ Albany ...... 7 9/1...... @ Florida A&M ...... 5 9/8...... @ Northwestern State ...... 6 11/10 ...... McKendree ...... 12n 9/22...... Lincoln (Pa.) ...... 1 Jamal Currie-Elliot North Carolina Central RB Sophomore 9/22...... @ North Carolina A&T ...... 6 9/8...Valdosta State in Waycross, GA..7 9/22...... Alabama State...... 6 9/29...... @ Virginia Union ...... 1 10/6..... South Carolina State (HC) ...... 1 9/15...... @ Miles ...... 3 9/29..... Prairie View A&M in Dallas .....4 TENNESSEE STATE Jean Cyriaque Morehouse OL Senior 10/6...... Saint Augustine's (HC) ....1:30 10/13...... @ Savannah State ...... 6 9/23...... @ Benedict ...... 4:30 10/6.... Oklahoma Panhandle State .....6 9/1...... Bethune-Cookman ...... 6 Jamarcus Ezell Tuskegee QB Junio 10/13...... Shaw ...... 1 10/20...... Howard ...... 7 9/29...... Va. Univ. of Lynchburg ...... 6 10/13...... @ Texas Southern ...... 6 9/8...... Jackson State in Memphis ...... 6 Jequez Ezzard Howard WR Junior 10/20..... @ Winston-Salem State ...1:30 10/27...... @ Florida A&M ...... 4 10/6...... Clark Atlanta ...... 6 10/20...... @ Alcorn State ...... 2 9/15...... @ Hampton ...... 6 10/27...... @ Fayetteville State ...... 2 11/3 ...... Bethune-Cookman ...... 4 10/13...... Tuskegee ...... 6 10/27...... Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 2 9/22...... @ Eastern Illinois ...... 2 William Flowers Bowie State PR Junior 11/3 ...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 11/10 ...... Delaware State...... 1 10/20...... Lenoir-Rhyne (HC) ...... 2 11/3 ...... Mississippi Valley State ...... 2 9/29...... @ Vanderbilt...... TBA Mike Green Albany State WR Senior 11/17 ...... @ Norfolk State ...... 1 10/27...... @ Morehouse ...... 2 11/10 ...... @ Alabama A&M ...... 1 10/6...... @ Austin Peay ...... 6 ST. AUGUSTINE'S Stevie Green Fayetteville State RB Junior 11/3 .... Albany State in Columbus, GA .....2 11/24 ...... Southern in New Orleans ...... 4 10/13...... @ Murray State ...... 1 9/1...... @ Jacksonville ...... 1 NORFOLK STATE 10/20...... Tennessee Tech (HC).....4:30 Amir Hall Bowie State QB Senior 9/8...... @ North Carolina Central ...... 6 9/1...... Virginia State ...... 6 KENTUCKY STATE JACKSON STATE 11/3 ...... @ SE Missouri ...... 1 Sterling Hammond Virginia Union DB Junior 9/15...... Virginia State ...... 1 9/8...... James Madison ...... 6 9/1...... @ Slippery Rock ...... 1 9/1...... @ Southern Mississippi ...... 6 11/10 ...... Jacksonville State ...... 2 Patrick Harbin Mississippi Valley State LB Senior 9/22...... Bowie State ...... 1 9/15...... @ Liberty ...... 6 9/8...... McKendree ...... 4 9/8..... Tennessee State in Memphis ....6 11/17 ...... UT Martin ...... 2 9/29...... @ Elizabeth City State ...... 1 9/22...... @ South Carolina State ...... 6 9/15...... @ Kentucky Wesleyan ...... 1 9/15...... @ Florida A&M ...... 5 Justin Hardy Miles RB Senior 10/6...... @ Livingstone ...... 1:30 9/29...... Delaware State...... 4 9/22...... Central State ...... 2 9/29...... Alabama A&M ...... 6 TEXAS COLLEGE Leroy Hill North Carolina A&T TE Senior 10/13..... @ Winston-Salem State ...1:30 10/6...... @ Florida A&M ...... 4 9/29...... Morehouse ...... 2 10/6...... @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 4 9/15...... @ Texas Wesleyan ...... 7 Demerio Houston Southern DB Senior 10/20...... Fayetteville State (HC) ...... 1 10/20.. North Carolina Central (HC) .....2 10/6...... @ West Virginia State ....1:30 10/13...... Miss. Valley State (HC) ...... 6 9/29...... Arizona Christian ...... 2 10/27...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 10/13...... Miles (HC) ...... 2 10/6...... @ SAGU ...... 6 Devon Hunt Shaw LB Junior 10/27...... @ Savannah State ...... 3 10/20...... North Alabama ...... 6 11/3 ...... Shaw ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ North Carolina A&T ...... 1 10/20...... Tuskegee ...... 1 10/27...... @ Southern ...... 2 10/13...... @ Ottawa ...... 7 Noah Johnson Alcorn State QB Sophomore 11/10 ...... Howard ...... 1 10/27...... Lane ...... 2 11/3 ...... Prairie View A&M ...... 2 10/20...... Wayland Baptist ...... 1 Darryl Johnson, Jr. North Carolina A&T DL Junior SHAW 11/17 ...... Morgan State ...... 1 11/3 ...... Benedict ...... 2 11/10 ...... @ Alabama State ...... 1 10/27...... Langston (HC) ...... 2 9/1...... @ Hampton ...... 6 Rico Kennedy Morgan State LB Junior 11/17 ...... @ Alcorn State ...... 2 11/3 ...... @ Panhandle State ...... 2 9/8...... @ Mars Hill ...... 1 NORTH CAROLINA A&T LANE 11/10 ...... @ Lyon ...... 2 Mac McCain III North Carolina A&T DB Sophomore 9/15...... Chowan ...... 1 8/25...... Jacksonville State in M'tgmery, AL ...... 6 9/1...... Lincoln (MO)...... 2 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE Quinn McElfresh Mississippi Valley State WR Senior 9/22...... @ Campbell ...... 6 9/1...... @ East Carolina ...... 6 9/8...... Morehouse ...... 2 8/30...... @ North Dakota ...... 6 VIRGINIA-LYNCHBURG 9/29...... @ Virgini State ...... 6 Vernon Morland Alabama A&M DL Senior 9/8...... Gardner Webb ...... 6 9/15...... Livingstone ...... 2 9/8...... @ Jacksonville State ...... 6 9/8...... @ Bethune-Cookman ...... 4 10/6...... Fayetteville State ...... 1 9/22...... Morgan State ...... 6 9/22...... Albany State ...... 2 9/22...... Alcorn State ...... 6 9/15...... @ Newberry ...... 1 Kerrion Moore Winston-Salem State RB Junior 10/13...... @ Livingstone ...... 1 9/27...... South Carolina State ...... 7 9/29...... @ Tuskegee ...... 1 10/6...... Bethune-Cookman ...... 4 9/22...... Brevard...... 1 Javen Morrison Alcorn State DB Junior 10/20...... Johnson C. Smith ...... 1 10/6...... @ Delaware State ...... 7 10/6...... @ Hampton ...... 2 10/13...... @ Jackson State ...... 2 9/29...... @ Fort Valley State ...... 6 Shamdu Nails Virginia Union OL Senior 10/27... Winston-Salem State (HC) ...... 1 10/13...... Florida A&M ...... 1 10/13...... Allen (HC)...... 2 10/20.... Arkansas-Pine Bluff (HC) ...... 2 10/6...... @ Benedict ...... 2 11/3 ...... @ Saint Augustine's ...... 1 10/20...... @ Bethune-Cookman ...... 4 10/20...... Miles ...... 2 10/27...... @ Texas Southern ...... 2 10/13..... @ Charleston Southern ...... 6 Steven Newbold Tennessee State WR Junior 11/3 ...... Norfolk State (HC) ...... 1 10/27...... @ Kentucky State ...... 2 11/3 ...... @ Grambling State ...... 2 10/20...... @ Carson Newman ...... 1 Caylin Newton Howard QB Sophomore 11/10 ...... @ Savannah State ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ Central State ...... 1 11/10 ...... Hampton...... 1 10/27...... @ Hampton ...... 2 VIRGINIA STATE Lamar Raynard North Carolina A&T QB Senior 11/17 ....@ North Carolina Central ...... 2 11/17 ...... Alabama A&M ...... 1 11/10 ...... @ Allen ...... 1:30 9/1...... @ Norfolk State ...... 6 MILES 11/22 ...... @ Alabama State ...... 2 11/17 ...... @ Delaware State ...... 2 Davanta Reynolds North Carolina Central DB Senior 9/8...... @ Robert Morris ...... 12n NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 9/1...... @ Alabama A&M ...... 6 P. J. Simmons Alcorn State RB Senior 9/15...... @ Saint Augustine's ...... 1 9/2...... Prairie View in Atlanta .....12n 9/6...... @ West Alabama ...... 6 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M WEST VIRGINIA STATE Lorenzo Smothers Fort Valley State WR/PR Sophomore 9/22...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 6 9/8...... St. Augustine's ...... 6 9/15...... Fort Valley State ...... 3 8/25...... @ Rice ...... 6 8/30...... @ Charleston ...... 7:05 9/29...... Shaw ...... 6 9/22...... Morehouse in Chicago ....3:30 North Carolina Central in Atlanta ...12n 9/8...... Virginia Wise ...... 12n Brett Sylve Kentucky State RB/KR Junior 9/15...... @ South Carolina State ...... 6 9/2...... 10/6...... Elizabeth City State ...... 2 9/22...... @ Duke ...... TBA 9/29...... @ Albany State ...... 7 9/8...... @ Sam Houston State ...... 6 9/15...... @ Notre Dame (OH) ...... 12n Derrick Tate Bowie State OL Senior 10/13...... @ Bowie State ...... 2 9/29...... Florida A&M ...... 4 10/6...... Central State (HC) ...... 2 9/15...... @ UNLV ...... TBA 9/22...... Shepherd ...... 12n Marcus Taylor Norfolk State WR/KR Senior 10/20...... Lincoln (Pa.) (HC) ...... 1 10/6...... Howard ...... 2 10/13...... @ Kentucky State ...... 2 9/22...... @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 6 9/29...... @ Glenville State ...... 12n 10/27...... Chowan ...... 2 Davoris Thomas Tuskegee LB Junior 10/20...... @ Norfolk State ...... 2 10/20...... @ Lane ...... 2 9/29...... Grambling State in Dallas ...... 4 10/6...... Kentucky State (HC) .....1:30 11/3 ...... @ Virginia Union ...... 2 10/27...... @ Delaware State ...... 2 10/27...... @ Clark Atlanta ...... 1 10/13...... Southern...... 5 10/13...... Concord ...... 1 Isaiah Totten North Carolina Central RB Sophomore 11/3 ...... Edward Waters (HC) ...... 2 11/3 ...... Tuskegee ...... 2 10/27...... Alcorn State (HC) ...... 2 10/20...... @ West Liberty...... 1 Brandon Varner Grambling State DL Senior VIRGINIA UNION 11/8 ...... @ Bethune-Cookman ...... 7 11/3 ...... @ Jackson State ...... 2 10/27...... Fairmont State ...... 1 9/1...... Seton Hill ...... 1 MOREHOUSE William Waddell Grambling State OL Sophomore 11/17 ...... North Carolina A&T ...... 2 11/17 ...... Alabama State ...... 1 11/3 ...... @ Urbana ...... 1 9/8...... Carson Newman ...... 1 9/1...... Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...... 6 11/24 ...... Texas Southern ...... 1 11/10 ..... West Virginia Wesleyan ...... 1 Malach Washington Jr. Morgan State DL Senior 9/15...... @ Johnson C. Smith ...... 4 9/8...... @ Lane ...... 2 KeShawn Williams Arkansas-Pine Bluff RB Senior SOURCE: Onnidan.com ALL TIMES LOCAL Page 6 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 23 - 29, 2018

Greater Grant Memorial AME Covered House Revelation Service Hephzibah Evangelistic Church Pastor The Covered House Ministry “The Book of Revelation Live: Unveiling Church Mid-Summer Revival of The Seven” service is scheduled for Sunday, September 23rd, at 4 p.m. and First Lady 3rd Anniversary Greater Grant Memorial AME located at 5533 Gilchrist Road will present The Covered House Ministry is located at 4300 Post Street. For more infor- Come commemorate Pastor Stephen Smith and First Lady Alexandria their “Mid Summer Revival” taking place August 28th-30th at 7 p.m. night- mation call the church office at (904) 405-8077. Smith on their third Pastoral Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, August ly. Guest evangelist is Reverend Anthony Reed, pastor of Martin Memorial 25th at 12 p.m. at Hephzibah Evangelistic Pentecostal church located at AME Church (Miami, Florida). Attend this devotion and praise service for 3796 Turton Avenue. Guest speaker for the occasion is Bishop Vaughn great preaching, teaching and worship. Pastor Tan C. Moss is the pastor. For True Holiness Under God's McLaughlin of Potters House International Ministries. For more info email more info contact the church office at (904) 764-5992. Salvation Pack the Pew Rally the church at [email protected]. True Holiness Under God's Salvation Church located at 1086 W. 23rd Women’s Missionary Society of St. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Street presents the “Pack the Pew Rally,” scheduled for Sunday, August 25th at 4 p.m. Bishop James Sapp Jr. and congregation expect to see you Paul AME Church presents Patronal Feast Day Celebration there to worship and enjoy this rally for Christ. For more information con- tact the church office at (904) 361-8772. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church located at 5235 Moncrief Road West “Behold The Bridegroom Cometh” Patronal Feast Day Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, September 30th at The Women’s Missionary Society of St. Paul AME Church, 6910 New 10 a.m. Guest Speaker will be Reverend Dr. Randolph Bracy, co-founder Min. Davis Presents “Pop Life” Kings Road will present a special production of “Behold the Bridegroom and retired pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida. Minister Octavius Davis presents “The POP Life” a motivational speak- Cometh” in the church’s sanctuary slated for Sunday, August 26th, at 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “Following the Shepherd (John 10:27). For further info ing series developed to inspire individuals to diligently pursue their passion Mrs. Deborah Limbric-Rasheed is Program chairperson. Mrs. Maggie Jones contact Richardean Wright at (904) 509-1903. (s) is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Featuring is local WMS president. The Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Zanders, III is the Pastor. a one-on-one conversational-style interview with award-winning ESPN and The St. Paul AME Church Family extends a warm welcome to all church- Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Big Ten Network women’s basketball analyst Vera Jones at The Ritz es, missionaries and the public to share in this spirit filled occasion. For Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St. For tickets call (904) 807-2010. more info contact the church office at (904) 764-2755. Church Women’s Celebration Events NOTICE: Church news is published free of charge. Information must Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, 9319 Ridge Blvd. under the lead- Praise 107.9 1K Famo Day Tour be received in the Free Press offices no later than Monday, at 5 p.m. of ership of Reverend Freddie Sumner will celebrate their annual "Women in Prexxy Prex Praise 107.9 and 1KFamo presents the 1K Famo Day Tour the week you want it to run. 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For more info Florida 32208. contact the church office at (904) 527-1762. ------SSPPIIRRIITTUUAALLLLYY SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG ------Elder Kenneth Duke Elected In Trying Times, Christians to Lead the National Primitive Baptist Convention During the 111th Annual Session of the Can Count on Hope National Primitive Baptist Convention, in Miami, Florida, Elder Dr. Kenneth A. ing a huge rock uphill. Each testimony of Christ’s real- and a public proclamation of Duke was elected to lead the Convention. On many a day that ity in changing a life forced me faith. Real Christians … real life As its 14th General President. The posi- rock becomes a boulder to rethink my own situation and … the real world. tion became available after the announce- and that hill transforms conclude, I have no right to be ment that Elder Dr. Bernard Yates was into a very steep and down. Heaven! I’m blessed. I just thought I’d take this stepping down from the post after seven treacherous mountain. In the other much smaller and opportunity to let you know that years. Duke had previously served as the At these times, one more intimate church, member my real world, no matter how Vice President of the National Primitive must recognize that after member told stories of spe- messed up it is, has been and by James Washington Baptist Convention, USA from August were if not for God’s presence cific trials and tests and the need can be, is never as bad as it As a Christian, no matter how 2011 to July 20, 2018. in your life, that rock would for prayer, from family situa- could be without the love of the devout, life will put you in the As the seventh leader from the State of push back and the hill would tions in which a 6-month-old Lord in my heart, the faith of dumps about your particular sit- Florida to serve as its General President turn into quicksand. The truth died prematurely and a 7-year- Jesus Christ in spirit and the uation or circumstance. Being a since its inception, Elder Dr. Duke is the reveals that within your attitude old suffered from cancer, to a invitation to the Holy Spirit to Christian does not guarantee a Senior Pastor/Teacher of the New is the solution and the peace you person so allergic to life that the ride shotgun with me wherever I life void of trial and tribulation. Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church, require to keep pushing. I admit smell of perfume would cause go. As a matter of fact, being a Miami, FL. Dr. Kenneth A. Duke it’s easy to get down on yourself excruciating pain and a life of I don’t have room to insert Christian is tantamount to send- President Duke has led his church to based initiative which provides after- even when you are a believer. seclusion. I have no right to be Psalm 23 here, but read it today. ing VIP invitations to Mr. facilitate the opening and operation of the school care and a summer program for But because you’re a believer, it down. Heaven! I’m blessed. Look around your valley of Temptation and Ms. Test. Abundant Life Christian Learning Center youth in K-12 grades. It also focuses on should be impossible to stay I pass these stories along death and fear no evil. Bathe in This obvious yet important (The Center). The Center consists of the economic development opportunities for down. because in all instances the peo- the grace of God. As kids used point is not about anything other Safe Haven Child Development Center adults. I went to two different ple involved found a way to to say, ‘You better recognize.’ than what I believe to be the key and the New Jerusalem Christian A product of Bishop College, churches recently where mem- cope, to live, to survive. God I’m just saying recognize, repre- to getting through it all and Academy whichprovides elementary President Duke completed his post-grad- bers were allowed to give testi- gave them all hope. sent and be blessed. Today, this maintaining a sense of inner education for children from Kindergarten uate studies at Virginia Theological mony and request prayer. One Remember, every testimony is what I’m asking for you in peace that God is always in your through Grade 5. The facility houses a Seminary, Richmond, Virginia; and, he church was very large and high was relayed in church as an Jesus’ name. life. full-time staff and follows the ABeka received an honorary doctorate from St. tech and those who spoke, acknowledgement of the power May God bless and keep you No matter the situation, God Curriculum. Thomas Christian University, spoke of their real life journeys and love of the Lord through always. will never abandon you; regard- In addition, Elder Dr. Duke serves as Jacksonville, Florida. to Christ by concluding that whom all blessings flow. Every less of how lonely life gets or President and Chief Executive Officer of Elder Dr. Duke is married to Julia “Jesus is more than a story.” story was an entreaty for prayer appears to be. I liken it to push- the New Jerusalem Community Duke and they are the parents of three Development Corporation, a community adult children. Greater Macedonia Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Baptist Church 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 354-1464 1880 West Edgewood Avenue Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Midweek Seeking the lost for Christ 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Matthew 28:19 - 20 Church school Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Noon Service “Miracle at Midday” Bible Study Bishop Rudolph 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Bishop Rudolph 8:00 A.M. Early Morning Worship McKissick, Jr. 6:45 p.m. McKissick, Sr.. Senior Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Emeritus Come share in Holy Communion on 1st Sunday at 7:40 and 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday Evening - 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday - Bible Study 6:30 - 7 p.m. Worship with Mid-Week Worship 7 p.m. us LIVE on Radio Weekly Broadcast - WCGL 1360 AM the web visit Sunday 2 PM - 3 PM www.truth2powerministries.org **FREE TUTORING FOR YOUTH IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, Dr. Landon Williams HISTORY AND MATH EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 - 8 P.M.

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If we may be of any assistance Grace and Peace to you in your spiritual walk, please contact us at 764-9257 or via email at [email protected]. visit www.Bethelite.org August 23 - 29, 2018 Ms. Perry’s Free Press - Page 7 FSCJ Awards First White Enrollment at HBCUs Generation Scholarship Increasing at selected for the award based on the Alarming Rates nominations she received from FSCJ Student Recruitment repre- Here’s the good news: sentatives who were impressed by Enrollment at historical Black col- her discipline, respectfulness and leges and universities (HBCU) has confidence. never been higher, with the trend “This scholarship has allowed showing no signs of slowing any- me to be able to start college with- time soon. out the worry of where the money As that spike in students bolsters would come from for my classes or the bottom lines for schools which books,” said Ms. Bullard. may not have been on the firmest Beginning this Fall Term, Daisha of financial footings, it has also will pursue her Associate in Arts been threatening to change the typ- degree at FSCJ. Upon completion, ical racial makeup of HBCU stu- her goal is to transfer to Florida dents. A&M University where she hopes In many cases, African- to study to become a nurse. American students have ceased You Can Attend NYU The Florida Prepaid College being a majority at HBCUs, Foundation announced in February according to a new report from (L to R) Christy Vint (FSCJ Foundation Support Manager), that the Challenge Match Diverse Issues in Higher Medical School for Free Daisha Bullard, Tiphanie Campbell-Brown (Mom), Marshun Scholarship program would con- Education published last week. Middleton (FSCJ Enrollment Development Coordinator) tribute half of the cost for one two- At some, they are even a small The news is shaking up the edu- “Thanks to the extraordinary minority among a White majority. cation world: New York University generosity of our trustees, alumni, Florida State College at was established from a 1:1 match or four-year Florida Prepaid The report did not single out School of Medicine just announced and friends, our hope—and expec- Jacksonville (FSCJ) awarded its opportunity provided by the Florida College Plan for first-in-family schools that fell under that catego- that all current and future medical tation—is that by making medical first-ever First Generation Prepaid College Foundation. incoming freshmen of state univer- ry, but a closer look at recent sta- students can attend without paying school accessible to a broader range Scholarship to Daisha Bullard, a As a result of the scholarship, sities and colleges in Florida. The tistics showed an increasing num- a dime in tuition. of applicants, we will be a catalyst recent graduate of Englewood High Daisha will become the first in her remaining funds are to be supplied ber of white people have been The NYU School of Medicine for transforming medical education School. The two-year scholarship family to attend college. She was by the institution. enrolling as undergraduates at announced it is offering full-tuition nationwide,” says Kenneth G. HBCUs over the years. scholarships to all current and Langone, chair of the Board of The Reported Record Number of Black Additionally, graduate, profes- future students in its MD degree Trustees of NYU Langone Health. sional and online programs at program regardless of need or merit The yearly tuition costs covered by HBCUs tend to draw non-Black - a bold effort to simultaneously the scholarship are $55,018 which Women Candidates May Be a Myth students at higher rates. address the rising costs of medical covers the entire tuition. It’s unclear just how historic the one else who has—otherwise we go to every candidate and ask them The percentage of white students education and still attract the best Many graduate with staggering 2018 primaries have been for Black would use it.” how they identify. We don’t just at HBCUs stood at 17 percent. and brightest students to careers in debt. That debt may make attending women who are running for Dittmar, a scholar at the Rutgers’ look at pictures and make assump- That figure was up from 13 percent medicine. It is the only top medical school cost-prohibitive, Congress. Center for American Women and tions. And that’s why in the past in 1980. Data provided by the 10–ranked medical school in the reducing the number of doctors and There’s no conclusive data on Politics (CAWP), said this is the we’ve done it once nominees win National Center for Education nation to do so. negatively impacting healthcare. how many Black female candidates first year that the center has kept their primary election,” Dittmar Statistics confirm the rise in white The announcement from the The news is particularly benefi- filed to run for Congress in the past race data for the primaries. In the explained. students enrolling in HBCUs from medical school’s trustees, leaders, cial for people of color. There is a to determine if 2018 is a record past, data on race was collected on So far, CAWP determined that 1976 through 2004. That could be and faculty was first delivered to crisis in the number of black people year, Kelly Dittmar, a political sci- nominees. It’s likely true that the Black women represent about 15 the reason, at least in part, why first-year medical students and applying to medical school. ence assistant professor at Rutgers 2018 primary season has been a percent of female congressional HBCUs saw growth in 2017. family members as a surprise end- A lack of black doctors is overall University, told NewsOne. record setting year for Black candidates in the primaries and However, coinciding with that ing to the annual White Coat detrimental to the black communi- “What we do know is that there women, but that’s not possible to about 17 percent of the female rise in white students at HBCUs Ceremony, where each new student ty. A recent Johns Hopkins School are a record number of women run- determine, she added. nominees. was the “lower shares of Blacks is presented with a white lab coat to of Medicine study shows that black ning, and of those women, there’s a Accurately determining race fig- Once the primaries are over, attending these institutions,” mark the start of their medical edu- doctors generally have more posi- significant portion of women of ures during the primary season is no CAWP will be able to compare the according to the Pew Center. cation and training. tive attitudes toward patients. color, including Black women,” she easy task. number of Black female nominees explained. “We haven’t collected “For race data, we do self-identi- for Congress with nominee data that data, and I don’t know of any- fied race, which means we have to from the past.

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Comedian Gary Owen Tournament will be held August and 10 p.m. shows! Aries starred in p.m. at the Party Spot located at (ALSF) to raise funds to support NCOJ Public Catch comedian Gary Owen at the 25th at 7 a.m. at the Omni Resort "Mad TV," and his sketch "Talkin' 10934 Lem Turner Rd. For more families battling cancer and sur- located at 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, American" was the shows most info contact Ben Frazier at (904) vivors struggling with treatment Health Fair Comedy Zone August 23rd - 26th The Northside Coalition of for two shows at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Amelia Island, FL. Meet new popular bit. For tickets and more 662-2748. side effects. For tickets and more friends for a round of golf, food, fun info visit www.comedyzone.com. info contact Dallas Hempstead at Jacksonville’s health fair is sched- Gary recently released his new spe- uled for Saturday, September 29th, cial, “I Got My Associates” on and scholarship presentation. For Sting & Shaggy in Jax! (904) 556- 7504. more info call (904) 660-2157. Community Dialogue 10 a.m. at the Clanzel Brown Showtime and starred in his own Sting and Shaggy will bring their Community Center, 4575 Moncrief docuseries “The Gary Owen Show” on Race & Law dynamic and vibrant joint live tour Jax Legal Aid Comedian Bruce Bruce Rd. There will be health screen- on BET. The Comedy Zone is locat- The Northside Coalition will pres- to Jacksonville Friday, September Justice Awards ings, line dancing, games, prizes ed at 3130 Hartley Rd. For more Comedian Bruce Bruce will be on ent a “Community Dialogue on 14th, 7 p.m. at Daily’s Place, One Piper Kerman, author of ‘Orange and food trucks! For more info visit info visit www.comedyzone.com. stage at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Race and Law Enforcement,” TIAA Field Dr. For tickets visit is the New Black: My Year in a www.NorthsidecoalitionofJackonvi Hartley Rd, August 31st - scheduled for Thursday, www.ticketmaster.com Women’s Prison,’ will deliver the lle.com. Empowerment September 2nd, 7:30 p.m. and 10 September 6th, 7 p.m. in the FSCJ keynote address at Jacksonville p.m. shows. Bruce hosted BET's downtown Main Auditorium. Take Masquerade Extrav Area Legal Aid’s annual Equal Resources Open House "Comic View," among other high Darius Rucker Join Empowerment Resources an honest look at trust, transparency Heart & Soul Event Justice Awards Thursday, Country star Darius Rucker will profile comedic performances. For and accountability between the September 20th, 5:30 p.m. at the Inc. for a free event focused on more information call 242-4242. The 2018 “Masquerade perform at Daily’s Place, One learning more about the Journey community and the Jacksonville Extravaganza Heart and Soul Omni Hotel, 245 Water St. TIAA Field Dr. on Sunday, Sheriff’s office. For more info con- Kerman’s memoir was adapted into Into Womanhood (JIW) Program. Comedian London Event,” is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th at 7:30 p.m. For JIW is a rites of passage and men- tact Ben Frazier at (904) 662-2748. September 15th at 6 p.m. at the the Netflix hit series. For tickets tickets and more info visit at toring program for girls ages 9 to 17 Brown in Concert Ramada Conference Center, 3130 visit www.JaxLegalAid.org. www.dailysplace.com. that helps cultivate a healthy transi- Comedian and actor London First Thursdays Hartley Rd. Guest is actor Tony tion from girls to young women. Brown from HBO’s Ballers, will be The First Thursday entrepreneurial Grant star of Tyler Perry’s “Love Sister Strut 3K D.L. Hughley is back! Come meet current JIW girls, vol- in concert August 31st - business meeting is scheduled for Thy Neighbor.” For tickets contact Sister Strut 3K Breast Cancer D.L. hosted "D.L. Hughley Breaks unteers, mentors, and learn more September 1st at 7 p.m. at the Thursday, September 6th, at 5:30 Diddy Coffee at (904) 576-2692. Walk is back and will be held at the the News," NY's WYKD-FM's about the JIW program over games Comedy Club located at 11000 p.m. at the Urban League Office, Jacksonville Landing, Saturday, morning show and has been on and food Saturday, August 25th, Beach Blvd. For tickets visit 903 Union St. For more info visit Civic Cinema September 22nd, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. HBO, BET, and starred in "The from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Location is the www.jacksonvillecomedy.com. www.firstthursdayjacksonville.org. The Florida Theatre’s “Civic To register and for more info visit Hughleys. Hear his comedy routine Spirit Cafe located inside the First Cinema” screening on Tuesday, www.933thebeatjamz.com. October 4 - 7th for two shows 7:30 United Methodist Church, 225 East Brian McKnight P.R.I.D.E. Book September 19th, 7 p.m. will fea- p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at the Comedy Duval Street. For more info call ture the movie “Philadelphia” fol- Magnolia Community Zone located at 3130 Hartley Rd. JIW office at (904) 268-8287. in Concert Club Meeting R&B artist Brian McKnight will The People Reading for lowed by a discussion on the state Baby Shower For more info call 242-4242. of LGBTQ rights and relations in Stage Aurora be in concert Friday, August 31st, 8 Inspiration, Discussion and The Magnolia Project Community p.m. at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book Club Jacksonville. For free tickets visit Baby Shower hosted by Florida Golf Tournament Forsyth St. For tickets and more will host their monthly meeting on www.floridatheatre.com. House of Representatives District JAX Infrastructure The Stage Aurora 18th Annual info visit www.floridatheatre.com. Saturday, September 8th, at 4 p.m. 13 Rep. Tracie Davis is scheduled Innovation Summit Invitation Golf Tournament is Host and location is: Jennifer King, QuiltFest for Saturday, September 22nd, 10 The JAX Infrastructure Innovation scheduled for Saturday, August Monster Jam is back! 211 Worthington Parkway. The Quilt Fest will take place a.m. - 1 p.m. The event is for Summit is scheduled for Friday, 25th for an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Monster Jam will be back in Jax, book for discussion is “Small Great September 20th - 22nd, 10 a.m. at women currently or with a new October 5th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Deerfield Lakes Golf Club, 54002 Saturday, September 1st, 1 p.m. Things” by Jodi Picoult. For more the Prime F. Osborn Convention baby, 0 - 2 months living in 32202, Prime F. Osborn III Convention Deerfield Country Club Rd, and 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial info call (904) 755-1993. Center located at 1000 Water St. 32204, 32206, 32208, 32209, Center located at 1000 Water Street. Callahan, FL. Entry fee includes Stadium, 300 A Philip Randolph For more info visit 32219 and 32254. Enjoy food, fun, This one-day event will explore green fee, cart fee, lunch bar-b-que Blvd. Enjoy customized high-pow- NCOJ African www.quiltfest.com. activities and clothes giveaway! For topics featuring Exponential chicken and ribs, gift bags and door ered vehicles and more! For tickets Culture Celebration more info contact Rep Davis office Energy, Advanced Transportation, prizes. For more info contact Stage Lemon Ball at (904) 353-2180. the Crypto-Blockchain Revolution, visit www.ticketmaster.com Join the Northside Coalition of Aurora at (904) 765-7373. The Lemon Ball is scheduled for Exponential Teams and Adaptive Jacksonville as they present Throwback Festival Intelligence and more. To register Comedian Aries Spears “Celebrating Our African American Thursday, September 20th at 6 NCI Golf Tournament p.m. at WJCT, 100 Festival Park The Throwback Festival is back and for more info email Comedian Aries Spears at the Culture” with education, food, [email protected]. The Northside Community Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, music and family fun Saturday, Ave. Come celebrate Alex’s featuring Cameo, Michelle, Involvement 13th Annual Golf September 6th - 8th, 7: 30 p.m. September 8th, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 Lemonade Stand Foundation Klymaxx and Ruff Endz at the Morocco Shrine, 3800 St. Johns LIT AF Tour Buff Rd, Saturday, September Comedian Martin Lawrence’s 22nd at 5 p.m. For tickets visit “LIT AF Tour” comes to town, www.throwbackconcert.com. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $40.50 Friday, October 5th, with comedi- ans Rickey Smiley, Michael I’m A Star Celebrity Blackson, Adele Givens, Clayton Basketball Game Thomas at the Veterans Memorial This year's I’m A Start Stadium, 300 A. Philip Randolph Jacksonville HELPS Celebrity St. For tickets and more info visit Basketball Game is set for www.martinlawrence.aegpresents.c Saturday, September 22nd, at 6 om. p.m. at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, located at 3239 Norman E A Symphonic Thagard Blvd. For more info visit Celebration of Prince www.imastarfoundation.org. A symphonic celebration of “PRINCE,” Curated, produced and WFA Meeting directed by Ahmir “Questlove” The Women’s Food Alliance will Thompson, featuring the meet Monday, September 24th, 11 Jacksonville Rock Symphony a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Palencia Golf Orchestra is scheduled for Saturday, Clubhouse, 600 Palencia Club Dr., October 6th, at 8 p.m. at the St. Augustine. Topic is: Hospitality Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St. Etiquette Training, a two-Part For tickets visit www.floridathe- Interactive Seminar Luncheon to atre.com. learn the basic rules of etiquette. For tickets contact Leigh Cort at Ranky Tanky (904) 806-3613. 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Aretha Franklin Among a Growing List of Deceased Icons from Oprah’s Legends Ball in 2005

Remember Oprah Winfrey’s ment and media. But the Legends on Thursday, August 16. Katherine Dunham, Aretha Aretha Franklin splashy Legends Ball in 2005, Ball recognized the achievements These are the other Black icons Franklin, Dorothy Height, Lena Aretha Franklin, who died last cer is often diagnosed at more where she serenaded and splurged of women of color who were ahead and guests of Oprah’s Legends Ball Horne, Coretta Scott King, Rosa week, will lie in repose on August advanced stages. on many of America’s Black female of their time as they paved the way who have left us: Maya Angelou, Parks, Della Reese, Naomi Sims 28th and 29th at the Charles H. Smoking, growing older, diabetes achievers? for future generations of successful Elizabeth Catlett, Ruby Dee, and Natalie Cole. Wright Museum of African and obesity increase the risk of pan- It was a grand affair where Oprah women. American History in Detroit. The creatic cancer. Some 37.1 percent vowed to honor Black female icons Sixteen years later, a chunk of Issa Rae Wants to Change the Way public will be able to view her body of black men and 56.6 percent while their still alive rather than Oprah’s esteemed guest list have in an open casket each of those days of black women are obese, accord- when their gone. Black women died, the latest being the indis- Dark-Skinned Women Are Portrayed across the country are making his- putable Queen of Soul Aretha from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A pri- ing to the Robert Wood Johnson Ever since Misadventures of tory in politics, business, entertain- Franklin, who succumb to cancer vate funeral for family and friends Foundation, the nation’s largest Awkward Black Girl premiered on will be held 10:00 a.m. on August public health philanthropy. YouTube in 2011—well before 31 at Greater Grace Temple, a Insecure landed on HBO and 4,000-member church in Throwback Festival Headlined by Cameo became a huge hit in 2016—Issa Detroit. The funerals for Rosa Rae has been showcasing a different Parks and Levi Stubs of the singing Grab your lawn chairs and get kind of Black women on screen. group the “Four Tops” were held at ready! Musical Ear Events is bring- Now, she wants to change the way Greater Grace. ing one of the most extraordinary darker-skinned women are por- On the same day, she will be old-school, outdoor festivals of the trayed specifically. buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in year back to Jacksonville. In a recent interview, Rae said Detroit. Her father, Rev. C. L. Scheduled for Saturday, darker-skinned Black women in Franklin, her brother, Cecil September 22nd the Third Annual Hollywood are still relegated to Franklin and her two sisters, Throwback Festival Concert will be stereotypical roles far too often. Carolyn Franklin and Emma held at 4.30 pm at the Morocco “Dark-skinned women still por- Franklin are also buried there. Shrine Grounds, 3800 St. Johns tray a certain archetype and I want Ms. Franklin, who was 76, died Bluff Road, S. to change that,” she said at Insecure last week from pancreatic cancer, Along with award-winning, leg- Fest. “They’re either super strong, Issa Rae an aggressive form of cancer that endary artists, such as Cameo, the emotionless, robotic — or hyper-sex- develops in the tissues of the pan- festival features entertainers H- ual, and you don’t get the in-between very much.” creas. The disease affects a high Town, Shai, Klymaxx, Michel'le, On Insecure, Rae is already widening the opportunities for nuanced, percentage of blacks. She died in Ruff Endz and more. But not only complicated roles for darker-skinned Black women, allowing them to her Detroit home where she was is Musical Ears Events, LLC bring- showcase a range of human experiences and emotions from being in receiving hospice care. ing this extraordinary festival to love and killing it at work, to making mistakes. On Insecure, there’s no Located in the abdomen behind town, it will be bringing commerce, one way to be a Black woman, and that’s one reason fans love the show the lower part of the stomach, the jobs and a cultural flair to its citi- so much. pancreas aids in digestion. The Sol zens. Merchandise and food ven- Yvonne Orji, who plays Molly on the popular HBO series, agrees with Goldman Pancreatic Cancer dors also attract hundreds of festi- Rae’s mission to broaden the scope of how darker-skinned women are Research Center at Johns Hopkins val goers as they fill up on the array Cameo seen. Medicine reported the incidence of festival food and enjoy the enter- popular billboard hits. but meaningful one liner. “I want the portrayal of dark-skinned women to evolve in such a way rate for pancreatic cancer among tainment from the renown artists This year’s festival will be host- Tickets can be purchased at sev- that you see us as multifaceted,” she told Vogue. “We are more than just blacks is 30% to 70% higher than from the 70s, 80’s and 90’s. ed by Tyler Craig, star of Def eral ticket outlets and on line at the sassy friend or the maid. We’re so dynamic. We can be the leads.” other racial groups in America. Not Nearly 4,000 festival goers Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic www.throwbackconcert.eventbrite. While Hollywood still has a long way to go before darker-skin actors only is the incidence rate of pancre- attended last year’s festival and this View. Mr. Craig is known for his com. For more information, visit are cast at similar rates and in similar roles as their lighter-skinned coun- atic cancer higher among African year the numbers are projected to signature line, “And the moral of the website www.throwbackcon- terparts, with projects like Black Panther and Insecure enjoying massive Americans, they also have the poor- increase as festival goers enjoy the story is”, followed by a funny, cert.com. success, it’s clear audiences are hungry for more. est survival rates because their can-

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StopStop byby ourour officesoffices locatedlocated atat 11221122 WestWest EdgewoodEdgewood AvenueAvenue Jacksonville,Jacksonville, FloridaFlorida 3220832208 Page 10 - Ms. Perry’s Free Press August 23 - 29, 2018 Women of Color Plan Demonstration in DC Against Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh ation. If Kavanaugh is appointed, the balance of the Court will turn against the rights of women, people of color, young people, immigrants, workers, and LGBTQ people, said rally organizers. This #ReproductiveJustice Day of Action coincides with a broader week of action to illuminate the devastating impact a Kavanaugh Supreme Court will have on women, said Destiny Lopez, co- director of All Above All, the non- profit Washington DC-based group that unites organizations and indi- viduals to build support for lifting Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh with President Trump the bans that deny abortion cover- By Stacy M. Brown Kavanaugh’s nomination to the age. Women of color activists and Supreme Court. The group’s vision is to restore social justice allies are planning a According to an alert, activists public insurance coverage so that demonstration at Senate office will be wearing matching T-shirts every woman, regardless of her buildings in Washington D.C. to declaring that JUSTICE IS fair income, can receive affordable, safe rally, chant and creatively disperse wages, strong unions, voting rights, abortion care. paper messages demanding sena- health care for all, immigrant rights, The rallies are planned for tors vote “no” on Brett abortion access, and LGBTQ liber- Thursday, August 23rd. SC School Issues the Best “In My Feelings” Challenge to Date The best Kiki Challenge to date was issued on the song “In My Feelings.” Enough is Enough: UNC Protesters Knock first week of school at Busbee Elementary School in “Kiki, are you reading? Are you writing? Are you Wagena, South Carolina. Rapper Drake has been get- down with knowledge?” the bulletin board reads. ting people in their feelings, but the elementary school “‘Cause I need ya and I want ya to go to college!” Down Silent Sam Confederate Statue wants to get its kids into college. The bulletin board features Drake’s hands in the About 250 protesters on the Busbee Elementary School posted a photo of one of shape of a heart, showing how passionate he is about University of North Carolina at its bulletin boards that features a likeness of the molding future generations. It is “God’s Plan,” after all. Chapel Hill's campus have knocked Toronto MC below a variation of the lyrics to his hit over the school's controversial Silent Sam Confederate statue. Nurse Sues Hospital for Honoring a Patient’s Racist Request The statue is the latest among several Confederate monuments to Dearborn, MI — Teoka Williams, Williams has finished checking be removed, and its toppling comes an African American nurse has filed up on the two patients on her as communities grapple with the a lawsuit against her employer, assigned room when she over- legacy of a contentious chapter in Beaumont Hospital, claiming that heard one of the patients saying American history. she was discriminated against when she didn’t want a “black b—-” Circulated videos and pictures the hospital decided to honor a taking care of her. show the statue coming down as white patient’s request to remove Williams told the clinical students chant, "I believe that we her from their care just because she manager about what she heard will win." is Black. She believes her civil and expected that the decision Video footage from CNN affiliate rights were violated by the incident. would be that they won’t accom- Williams, who worked as a nurse modate requests based on race. WRAL-TV shows protesters put- Police stand guard after the confederate statue was toppled. at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn However, Williams was eventu- Nurse Teoka Williams is suing Beaumont ting up poles and banners around Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan the statue during daylight. By appreciates the actions taken by the school's official website. "The for 10 years, was very humiliated, ally forbidden to enter the room Williams added that she also nightfall, video from WRAL shows police to ensure the campus com- police are investigating the vandal- embarrassed, and disappointed after while still being required to give informed human resources but she the statue falling and students munity's safety during Monday's ism and assessing the full extent of an incident in October 2017 where reports when her shift was over. was just told that patient requests cheering. Protesters can also be demonstration. the damage." the hospital accommodated a There were also times that are honored all the time and the seen kicking and putting dirt on the "Last night's actions were unlaw- The statue came down around patient’s request to forbid her from patients in that room needed care next time it happens, she would statue. ful and dangerous, and we are very 9:20 p.m. ET on the eve of the first taking care of the patient. but she couldn’t provide nor enter simply be taken off the assignment In a statement, UNC-Chapel Hill fortunate that no one was injured," day of classes, the university said. According to the lawsuit, just because of her race. altogether. Chancellor Carol L. Folt said she Folt said in an open letter posted on one person was arrested. A S T

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