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LWPG"4."4234"""/"LWPG":.."4234""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""XQN0"84"PQ0"9""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""72"EGPVU Vtqrkecn"Uvqto"Dgt{n Xqvkpi"Tkijvu"Vjtgcvu Kv‚u"Pqv"Qxgt Ecog"cpf"uvknn"jgtg Oc{"qt"Oc{"pqv"Gpf by Dan Evans The Florida and Georgia Star It is time we all take the time to observe the changes Newspapers this country is going through regarding civil rights for all and the strategies being used to have a controlling The Florida State group of citizens in this country. Money is the key! Conference and The So often we hear that the morning after the 2008 pres- Jacksonville Branch of The idential election, meetings were held all over the coun- NAACP along with SCLC, try to see if there was any way the votes could be The Urban League, and Photo by FM Powell3 retracted or, begin work immediately to get rid of the The National Action Memorial Day weekend, 2012 for Southwest Georgia newly elected president or block all of the changes he Network were scheduled to walk from Hemming Plaza and Northeast Florida will annually help remind resi- promised to make. And guess what, these past four to the New Duval County Courthouse to bring atten- dents from Brunswick through Jacksonville of the years have been spent, ‘blocking CHANGES.’ tion to what is being called unjust application of many events that were cancelled because of tropical Florida is one of the states leading an effort to deny mandatory minimum sentences and to pray with a storm Beryl. Many said the storm was really unpre- eligible Americans their right to vote. According to theme “ New Courthouse, New Attitude”. Rain from a dictable since they did not know if Beryl was a male or reports the many voters purged consist mainly of inde- Tropical storm caused plans to change to a prayer vigil female. And really felt puzzled when evidence that the pendent-minded, Latino, and Democratic-leaning vot- at the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Historic storm was still around on Thursday with a question of, ers. It was also shown that a disproportionate number Sanctuary hosted by Bishop Rudolph McKissick Jr. how long? of nonwhite voters on the list that will not be able to Bishop Mckissick , representing Bethel Institute and Vjg"Eqrrgt"Ucngu"Ncy vote in November, compared to the state’s active voter Board Members of The National Action Network rolls is extremely large and the governor, despite clear reminded those present that this is not just a national Yknn"kv"chhgev"{qwA errors and suspected bias will continue to lower the involvement, there are local soldiers on the ground number of certain people, so more will be barred. fighting. His statements were “ we stand our ground, The new copper The Supervisor of elections for Duval County, Jerry there are certain things we will not just stand by and sales law will Holland is making a strong effort by going to the allow to continue.” He issued a request to Gov. impact all of those schools to register voters and having the list of persons Scott…”since you came to see what tropical Storm selling copper to a on the list to be purged, notified through the mail and Beryl was doing and the cost Jacksonville may need for recycler or buying the media, including The Florida Star. a clean up COME BACK AND SEE THE STORM the copper. However, on May 31, a Florida election law requiring THAT”S BREWING BY THE PEOPLE YOU PUT IN The metal crack- third-party groups to turn in voter registration forms PLACE”. He also questioned Prosecutor Angela Corey down bill could put thieves behind bars for up to 30 within 48 hours is “harsh and impractical.” Therefore, ‘s motives by asking the question to Ms Corey, “if a years. U. S. District Judge Robert Hinkle blocked the enforce- man was going up side your Kv‚u - Continued - A-6 There is a rampant string of AC burglaries through- ment of that provision, but left intact most of the elec- Hktuv"Chtkecp"Dcrvkuv"Ejwtej""qh" out the state of Florida and many companies are hav- tion law passed last year by the state’s Republican-con- ing to place their Air Condition units in cages. This sit- trolled legislature. Uv0"Ukoqps"Kuncpf." Igqtikc uation also affects private homes. Xqvkpi - Continued A-3 Therefore, Florida legislators have unanimously passed a law that would make stealing copper would Dtwpuykem"Jcu"Jqqfkg become a first-degree felony carrying a maximum sen- tence of up to 30 years in prison. Cyctfu With the new law, we should have less damage to our homes and offices, the buyers of copper will be more careful and so will be thieves. Lqjp"Gfyctfu"Pqv"Iwknv{"qp"Qpg Eqwpv"dwv"Lwt{"Jwpi"qp"Qvjgt"Eqwpvu Former presidential candidate, John Edwards was acquitted on the charge of cam- Members of First African Church was founded in paign finance fraud. 1859 and therefore celebrated with a flag that However, a mistrial was was flown over the nation’s capital for the cele- declared on five other bration. counts when jurors said Dctdctc"Itcxgu."Ykhg"qh"Dncem they could not decide if Gpvgtrtkug"Hqwpfgt"Gctn"Itcxgu"Ut0. he illegally used money Pictured Porscha Kennedy Starke and Terrence Starke, sponsors Fkgu to hide his pregnant mistress while he was running for president. Inspired by Steve Harvey’s Hoodie Awards, Miracle Family matriarch and a guid- Edwards was a democratic candidate when President Home Care Inc. (Shashicka Tyre, Owner); Presents the ing force of Black Enterprise, Obama was also running for president. His wife trav- 1st Annual Recognize Your Community Awards Held Barbara Kydd Graves passed elled with him on the campaign trail and came to in Brunswick, Georgia. away at Howard University Jacksonville with him during that time since she was a The Recognize Your Community Awards honors the Hospital after a more than former resident of the city. Best in our Neighborhood within 9 categories. Hosted three-year battle with gall During the time, a story was released that he had a By Actress Vivica A. Fox and Angela Smith (Play bladder cancer on Friday, May mistress. He, of course, denied such. Later it was Writer and Motivational Speaker, Brunswick (GA ) 25. She was 75. learned that his mistress was pregnant and even after Live Musical Performances by National Recording The wife of Earl G. Graves Sr., the baby girl was born, he denied the relationship. Artist Bobby Valentino and Fantasia, along with the founder, chairman and Later he did confess to having the relationship and Brunswick Recording Artist Jessica Rogers and publisher of Black Enterprise, finally that the baby was his. Worship Leader Minister Kristie Aranah. Comedian she played a vital role in the He and wife divorced and she later died of breast can- “Big E” of Savannah, Ga. growth and development of the publication and media cer. Friday Kick Off event ; All White Attire Party A “Red company, and its mission of economic empowerment His trial lasted for one month and exposed much of Carpet” was hosted by DeWight Eubanks of Atlanta and wealth building for African Americans. the sex scandal. House wives Culminating with Car and Truck Show/ Since the launch of Black Enterprise Magazine in When the judge, after nine days asked for a verdict, the Low Country Boil. 1970, Barbara Graves, an alumna of Brooklyn College jury said they could only agree on one. 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G Prep Rap...........(B).PR-1-4 Check, Money Order, or Credit Cards Accepted Classified & Business...B-7 PAGE A-2 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012 CHURCH Faith In Our Community The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services “Come and Worship With Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 GREATER MISSIONARY TABERNACLE Sunday School …..............………………..9:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH, 5730 Sawyer Ave., Sunday Morning Jacksonville, is having REVIVAL NIGHT, COME Intercessory Prayer...............…..10:45 a.m. Morning Worship ......................11:00 a.m. ONE!!! COME ALL!!! June 27 - 29, 2012. Guest Youth Church Speakers: Wednesday, June 27th, Rev.