Will the New Edition Kavanaugh NFL Enforce Minus Nomination Their No Process is an Two Now Example of How Kneeling Touring as Bad Politics Policy ? RBRM Has Become Page 10 Page 9 Page 4 PRST STD State of Florida 75c U.S. Postage PAID Jacksonville, FL to Provide Permit No. 662 Reverse RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Mortgage Assistance for Citizens Page 2 75 Cents Volume 31 No. 46 Jacksonville, Florida Muhammad Ali’s DNA Ancestry October 4 - 10, 2018 Linked to Escaped Slave Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was reportedly related to a slave who Black Women Face High Risk, Higher forewarned Union troops of a Confederate trap, according to the Washington Post. Ali, born Cassius Clay Jr., is the great-great-great-grandson of Archer Death Rates With Breast Cancer Alexander, whose likeness was used for the slave portrayed in the Emancipation Memorial statue in Lincoln Park near Washington, D.C. Breast Cancer Black women are 40 percent One reason for this statistic could In addition, researchers continue In 1863, Alexander journeyed five miles to alert the Union Army that Awareness Month more likely to die from breast be that medical professionals tend to look into why some women are Confederate soldiers demolished a bridge they planned to cross. He in October presents cancer despite doctors diagnosing to find this cancer at an earlier stage more susceptible to triple-negative later fled to St. Louis in fear of the consequences of leaking informa- another opportunity the disease in African-American in white women. Also, Black breast cancer, in order to find better tion. to spread informa- and white women at about the same women may have inadequate med- treatment options. “Go for your freedom ef [sic] you dies for it,” the former slave famous- tion about the dis- rate. Also, Black women are more ical care, including limited access Women can also choose a health- ly said. ease and how it often found to have triple-negative to cancer screening technology. ier lifestyle for a better chance of Keith Winstead, Ali’s third cousin, found the familial link using affects Black breast cancer, an aggressive type Doctors encourage women, espe- lowering risks for the disease. 23andMe.com, a personal genomics and biotechnology company. women. The that often returns after treatment. cially those at high risk due to a BreastCancer.orgrecommends exer- Through his research, Winstead discovered that Ali’s father, Cassius disease is Age is also a big factor: breast family history to get out ahead of cise, a nutritious diet and avoiding Clay Sr., was the son of Alexander’s great-granddaughter, Edith responsible for a cancer incidence rates were higher the disease. Early detection meas- smoking and alcohol as important Greathouse. high death rate in women of color, among African-American women ures such as mammograms and in the battle against breast cancer according to the Centers for younger than 60 years old but lower screenings are strongly recom- — one that many women can win Richard Parsons Chairing CBS Disease Control and Prevention. among those who are 60 or older. mended. regardless of race. Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, has been named interim chairman of the board of CBS Town Hall Focuses on Corp., following last month’s resignation of Leslie Moonves, CBS’s CEO and chairman, who was cited for sexual misconduct. Mental Health Disparities The 70-year-old Parsons was Time Warner’s CEO from 2002 to 2007 and chairman 2003 to 2009. He in the Black Community also served as chairman of Citigroup and interim chairman of the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA. Georgia County Swears in First Black Elected Judge The first Black person to be elected to a county- wide position in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has been sworn in as a state court judge. Ronda Colvin-Leary made history when she won the seat in May. Previously, Black judges had been only appointed in the county to serve on the juve- nile, recorders and magistrate courts. “I love state court because, for me, I like to think that … if you come to state court we can try to address it before some- Angela Lee gets a blood pressure check from nurse Peggy Spencer thing else major happens and you wind up in superior court for a more Community Festival Distributes Food with serious offense,” Colvin-Leary told the AJC. The Florida Coastal School of Law graduate became a member of the Focus on Health Care Maintenance and Results Georgia bar in 2001 and served as Winder, Georgia’s solicitor, before Most Americans understand the ties were food trucks, vendors and the election. value of a good health care system. support from Jacksonville Fire and Shown is Ken Amaro answering questions from area residents. It can be a life or death issue and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office. In her new position, she will oversee civil actions, misdemeanor cases Anyone can develop a mental health problem. It isn’t your fault or your quality health care is often one of Hundreds of residents participat- and traffic violations. family’s fault. Seeking treatment can help you live a fulfilled life and can the prominent challenges facing ed in health screenings, workshops strengthen your family and professional career. low income communities. and received fresh groceries from According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Carolina Panthers Sign Eric Reid Citizens and community-based local nonprofit food banks. The fes- African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental Eric Reid, the first National Football League player to join Colin groups are considered at the heart tival also featured giveaways, health problems than the general population. Common mental health dis- Kaepernick in taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police of democracy. One local nonprofit music, a line dancing competition, orders among Blacks include: depression, attention deficit hyperactivity brutality, has signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers. community group, Northside games and activities for youth. disorder (ADHD), suicide, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), The Panthers were looking for an opportunity to improve the safety Coalition of Jacksonville Inc. Since 2016, NCOJ has focused which is promenient because African Americans are more likely to be vic- position, and Eric Reid was looking for an opportunity to return to the (NCOJ), continues to focus on on the problems of social, racial, tims of violent crime. field, the team said in a statement. improving the well being of citi- and economic injustice in the This past weekend, mental health professionals held the Equity Funding Reid and Kaepernick, who were San Francisco 49ers teammates, were zens in North Jacksonville. Northwest communities of and Resourcing Medical, Mental Health, and Human Services: unable to find jobs because of their protests, which gained widespread Last weekend, the organization Jacksonville. “We have to stand up Underserved Consumers and Communities in Crises summit to address attention. hosted the Northside Community and not accept the status quo in our Jacksonville’s challenges with dealing with health disparities among Kaepernick, who still hasn’t signed with a team, tweeted Reid, “con- Festival to promote health, well- neighborhoods,” said founder Ben minority populations. grats 2 my brother.” being, and community fun. The Frazier. “Gang violence, shootings Most of the inequalities are concentrated primarily north of the St. Johns event was held at the Clanzel and healthcare is our focus and we River; of which includes Duval County Health Department’s designated Brown Community Center on will continue to stand on principles Man Who Impregnated 10-Year Old Health Zone 1. Continued on page 2 Moncrief Rd. Accenting the festivi- and equality.” Sentenced to 160 Years in Prison Marion, IN — Nicholas Deon Thrash, a man who reportedly got a 10-year old girl pregnant after Girl Scouts Celebrate Women of Distinction molesting her multiple times, has been sentenced to Northeast Florida has been The honorees were recognized for over 100 years in prison. The 34-year old criminal become known as a area where their personal and professional will basically live the rest of his life behind bars. women have been able to succeed accomplishments that make them Thrash, who is from Marion, Indiana, was sen- in business, politics and social serv- positive role models, inspiring girls tenced to 160 years with a minimum service of 132 ices. To recognize those achieve- to reach their own goals and follow years, as per the Grant County prosecutor. During ments, the Girl Scouts of Gateway their passions. his trial in late August, Thrash was found guilty on Council recently celebrated female The money raised from the Thrash 10 counts of child molestation. leaders in St. Johns County com- fundraising luncheon goes toward Thrash initially told the jury that the victim lied and had other “sex mitted to making a difference with the Girl Scouts of Gateway cases,” but a paternity test proved that there was a 99.9999 percent the Women of Distinction lunch- Council’s Girl Scout Leadership probability that Thrash was the father of the baby the victim gave birth eon. Experience program where more in September 2017 at the age of 11. Later on, he claimed that he never The event was held at the Casa than 10,000 girls in the Northeast molested the girl and it was the girl’s mother, his girlfriend Jennifer Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. and North Central Florida commu- Lynn Hand, who inseminated the girl using his sperm. Impacting lives through their suc- nity are able to practice and develop Meanwhile, the victim, who was not named, shyly testified that Thrash cess is a common theme amongst confidence, leadership and respon- molested her at least 15 times over many months in 2016 and 2017.