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Community Leaders Battle Traditional Low Turnout

neighborhood where turnout often suffers. The presumptive delegates for the 40th and 45th districts, Antonio Hayes and Cory McCray respectively, have teamed up Baltimore City saw a less than 42 percent turnout during the with Baltimore City councilman Brandon Scott to implement last midterm election (2010), and with the 2014 election less a campaign that was first tried out in Colorado and focuses on than a week away, various interested parties, from community social media outreach. groups to unions to political campaigns, are working to get The campaign, called ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves and Vote,’ Baltimoreans to the polls. works in a manner similar to this summer’s viral ice bucket challenge, only instead of pouring frigid water on oneself, Tessa Hill-Aston, president of the Baltimore City NAACP, says her organization has been maximizing its limited resources persons go out and vote, write the phrase ‘I voted’ on themselves, post a picture of in order to get out the vote, it online, and challenge five with an emphasis up to now friends to get to the polls and on early voting. In addition do the same. to reaching out to churches in According to McCray, the order to get voters to the polls trio decided to pursue this last Sunday (Oct. 26), HillEarly Voting ends 8 p.m., Oct. 30 voter outreach method because Aston has been working with a team of about 10 volunteers and targeting neighborhoods in the “We realized that the first several days there was low voter turnout.” 21217 zip code such as Druid Heights and Penn North. “We just launched it yesterday (Oct. 27) morning at eleven “We are trying to get the numbers up because that has been an area that has had low voter o’clock,” said Hayes of the social media campaign, “and within the last 24 hours we’ve reached over 7,000 people who’ve turnout,” said Hill-Aston. logged into the Facebook page that we set up.” Hill-Aston has also Hayes said this weekend he and other local Democrats will teamed up with some also be using “old school” sound trucks to get the word out parents in Cherry Hill to canvass for voters in another Continued on A3

MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL RACES

By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO

House of Representatives 2nd District, Maryland C.A. Dutch Ruppersburger 3rd District, Maryland John Sarbanes 7th District, Maryland Elijah Cummings

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Maryland Del. Shawn Tarrant has launched a write-in campaign to retain his 40th District seat in the General Assembly, asking voters to skip the first name on the ballot, Del. Frank Conaway Jr. The decision, he said, came after residents called expressing concern about Conaway’s alleged “issues,” which were spotlighted by media coverage of more than 50 YouTube videos Conaway posted of himself giving meandering monologues on a variety of eyebrowraising topics. The videos, Tarrant said, confirmed what many already knew—that Conaway was not fit to serve. “I’m just glad that he outed himself,” Tarrant said. “This gentleman doesn’t have a community presence and his behavior is bizarre; people are afraid of him in Annapolis.” The two-term delegate said during Continued on A3

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Study: Provisional Ballots Can Hurt More than Help By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent Provisional ballots are being misused, including as a potential tool to suppress the votes of African Americans and other minorities, concludes a report released by the Center for American Progress (CAP) Oct. 29. After the dismal 2000 presidential elections in which millions of votes went uncounted, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act, which established the provisional voting process in addition to other reforms. “It was meant to be used as a fail-safe,” said Michele Jawando, CAP’s vice president for legal progress. “[But] what the report found is that instead of being used

for their original purpose, provisional ballots are being used in place of effective election administration.” Provisional ballots are usually issued when a voter encounters a problem at the polling place. Voter error accounts for about 3 percent of the cases when provisional ballots are used in place of regular ballots, according to an analysis conducted by the public policy organization Demos after the 2004 election. More frequently, however, the issuance of provisional ballots stems from problems with elections law and administration, the report asserts, including, cumbersome voter registration procedures, restrictive voting laws, lack of voter education,

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poorly maintained voter registration lists, and lack of training and mismanagement by election officials. Some poll workers, for example, will let a voter cast a provisional ballot in the wrong precinct even though that state rejects all ballots cast outside a voter’s designated precinct. Or, if the polling place runs out of regular ballots, they would direct voters to cast provisional ballots. More troubling, the report found signs that the use of provisional ballots could be systemic, that is, deliberately used with a racially discriminatory purpose. “We realized this could be another way of disenfranchising communities of color,” Jawando said. “The Continued on A4

44B District Charles E. Sydnor III Pat Young

Democrat Governor Anthony Brown

Write-in Candidate Tarrant Gains Support of Sitting Delegates

44A District, Baltimore City Keith Haynes

45th District, Baltimore City Talmadge Branch Cheryl Glenn Cory McCray

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43rd District, Baltimore City Curt Anderson Maggie McIntosh Mary Washington

40th District Antonio Hayes Barbara A. Robinson Shawn Tarrant (write-in) 41st District, Baltimore City Jill P. Carter Nathaniel T. Oaks Samuel I. “Sandy” Rosenberg

Baltimore City Sitting Judges Melissa K. Copeland Jeffrey M. Geller Phillip S. Jackson Alfred Nance Christopher L. Panos Melissa M. Phinn Julie R. Rubin Baltimore County Maryland Senate 10th District Delores G. Kelley Maryland House of Delegates 10th District, Benjamin Brooks Jay Jalisa Adrienne A. Jones 11th District Shelly Hettleman Dan Morhaim Dana Stein County Executive Kevin Kamenetz

Cherry Hill Activists Honor the Past to Inspire the Future Lisa Snowden-McCray Special to the AFRO Five men with roots in Baltimore’s Cherry Hill community will be honored, Nov. 1, at Morgan State University at the second annual Legends of Cherry Hill Hall of Fame Banquet. Singer Jimmy Briscoe, basketball player Leroy Loggins, former Baltimore City police chief Leonard Hamm, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr. and attorney William “Billy” Murphy will be inducted into the hall of fame for the success they’ve had and the way they have served as examples for Cherry Hill children. “The reason I established this is that I grew up in Cherry Hill and when I grew up there was no evidence and examples of positive success stories,” said event organizer Tauheed Burke. Burke, who now lives in Washington D.C., says a lot of the friends he grew up with in Cherry Hill are dead. He says

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that maybe, if they had seen examples of the ways life could be better, they might not have met such tragic fates. “There was no hope, there was no expectation.”

“It has a lot to do with the systems we had in place 25 years ago. There was a sense of togetherness. There were activities, there were sports, there was family.” – Tauheed Burke Burke’s plan is to build a physical space where kids can see paintings of all the Hall of Famers and be inspired. Right now, that doesn’t exist, but Burke says he hopes to begin with a wing at a recreation Continued on A4

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A fight that started on Facebook has cost the life of a toddler in Detroit. Amiracle Williams, 3, was shot and killed at her home on the 11000 block of Mogul Street on Detroit’s east side when people seeking out her sister attacked the home, according to police. “It just seems like I can’t make it without her,” Williams’ mother Freida Tiggs told local FOX affiliate WJBK. The toddler’s sister Chinetta Williams was reportedly threatened on Facebook, Courtesy photo Instagram and phone by a former friend Amiracle Williams, of hers. Afterwards, a group of men and women showed up at Williams’ home. 3, was shot and “They started jumping her,” Tiggs told killed at her home WJBK. “I threw myself over her, and on Detroit’s east they started hitting me, kicking me…and I side. mean just no respect at all. And, they just started shooting. I tried to lay down and pretend like I was dead. It didn’t stop them. They kept shooting.” Amiracle’s father tried to protect the women by firing a shot of his own gun, but a young man grabbed the gun from him and started shooting as he went inside of the house, according to WJBK. Amiracle’s mother, father and her sister’s pregnant friend were shot as well and were rushed to St. John’s hospital. “I just want justice for my sister,” Chinetta told WJBK as tears rolled down her face. “We can’t bring her back. We can’t bring her back.” Donnie Everett, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, five counts of assault with intent to murder, felon in possession of a firearm and felony firearm possession. Police said they expect more charges to come against others involved.

The Coalition Speaks

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, is reminding All citizens that there is POWER in the VOTE!!!!! In Maryland, there is no poll tax, no voter ID, and no legal suppression of the right to cast a ballot. Failure to vote is self- suppression. Mid-Term elections are extremely important and many have given blood , sweat, and tears so that we in this great State of Maryland have the freedom to exercise the power

Ole Miss Begins Shedding Semblances of Racist Past Ronald Tate What’s really dangerous is when people start categorizing racists. A racist in MS is no better or worse than a racist in NY. Carlos Ingram Ole Miss is using the Black athletes. Don’t believe the hype. Imelda Spalding Nothing good for minorities comes out of MS, never has.

of the vote. November 4 is just around the corner and polls are placed for the convenience of all, regardless of size, age, race, gender, education, and economic status. Hear the Call of the Coalition. Appreciate the Voting Rights Act. Defy previous statistics. Ring the bells for the highest turnout ever. The key word is VOTE!!!!!!!

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PETER FRANCHOT Maryland’s Fiscal Watchdog. Your Independent Voice. t Returned tax refunds within 3 days t Collected over $3 billion from tax cheats t Led the effort in Annapolis to promote Minority Business participation November 1, 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of Maryland’s abolishment of slavery. And, in honor of this historic event, there are many celebrations of Maryland’s Emancipation Day taking place across the state. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2014, for the Jubilee 1864 Legends & Legacies Heritage Bus Tour. Experience Baltimore’s three signature African-American museums: the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, and the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park. The tour features costumed historic characters and a “shoe box lunch”. Seating for the bus tour is limited, so reserve your space today! Call 410-244-8861 or visit www.baltimore.org.

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Maryland Celebrates Being First in Emancipation Jubilee! By AFRO Staff On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring “that all persons held as slaves� within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.� Knowing it was a pivotal moment in history, Lincoln then declared, “I never, in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right, than I do in signing this paper. If my name ever goes into history it will be for this act, and my whole soul is in it.� Still, for many states including Maryland, the Proclamation left slavery in place. Maryland paved the way and became the first state that freed slaves by popular votes. Maryland amended its constitution on Nov. 1, 1864, !# " $ *8C;4 >5 'D1;820C8>= J * #* $&( (& $ ( % 'D1;820C8>= %>

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more than a year before slavery would be abolished nationwide, with the passage of the 13th Amendment. This year, in honor of the state’s action 150 years ago, Maryland will host a series of events, festivals and exhibits to mark the end of slavery in the state and recognize its most important supporters. “As a state that played such a large and poignant part in our nation’s history, we are excited about the opportunity to celebrate and share this special moment for Maryland, when slavery was abolished for good,� said Margot Amelia, executive director, Maryland Office of Tourism. November 1, 1864 is not only a reminder of slaves in bondage, but also a time of remembrance of the many lives that were lost. The Civil War went from saving the Union to a fight for liberty. “Although the 13th Amendment was put forth on Jan. 1, 1863 with all Confederate States made free, it was not until close to two years later the General Assembly signed the legislation for Maryland,� said Dr. Joanne Martin, founder and president of the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore. “States like Maryland then put immense pressure on slave owners to immediately set the slaves free.� Dr. Martin said she imagined those who fought for it considered it “a great accomplishment.� And once their freedom was realized, Dr. Martin said

of the newly freed citizens, “Many men joined the Army or Navy, and the women worked in factories. Slowly but surely they put their lives together.� She said so many of us don’t have this piece of history. “I believe as African Americans of this country we must teach our children and always remember how far we have come, what we have accomplished and the price that was paid for our freedom,� Dr. Martin said, adding that an effort should be made to “honor our ancestors by joining in the celebration that makes our great state of Maryland come alive.� Emancipation celebrations have always been plentiful. An AFRO article dated Aug. 8, 1981 referenced Nace Hopkins Day in Trappe, Md. Born a slave on the Eastern Shore, he fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. “On Nov. 1, 1867, three years after Maryland’s Emancipation Day, Hopkins asked for and received permission from the town’s leaders to hold a parade in celebration of the slave’s freedom. Trappe’s Emancipation Day activities were later renamed after Hopkins because he organized the events for 33 years until his death in 1900. Nace Hopkins Day was observed annually until World War II. After the war, it was revived on special occasions, including the 100th anniversary of the Federal Emancipation in 1963.�

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about the election and ask people to vote Democrat. Much of Park Heights, a neighborhood with generally low election participation, is in Hayes’ 40th, and he says social media and methods like the sound trucks are much more effective at getting the word out about elections, especially to younger voters. The Rev. Meredith Moise, an area minister with the Old Catholic Movement and activist, has been working with Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD), a coalition of Baltimore schools and churches. “We need a governor who will bring

jobs to the state, especially to Baltimore City,� said Rev. Moise, about why she’s working to register voters with BUILD. “We need a governor who is committed to making sure our children have the best schools and [the] most qualified teachers to encourage and cultivate the natural genius of our kids. The people, ordinary citizens, must be a priority for the next administration.� Local unions have also been doing their part to get voters to the polls. UNITE Here Local 7 will be volunteering for the Brown campaign on Election Day. The American Federation

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the eight years he and Del. Barbara Robinson have worked with Conaway, representing the 40th, he was unpredictable, wouldn’t show up to meetings, was disruptive during delegation meetings and didn’t contribute to their shared work. Legislatively, he also wasn’t very productive, introducing outlandish bills such as one to create a state walking stick. “Delegate Robinson and I have protected Conaway for eight years and we just got fed up,� Tarrant said, which is why they didn’t include his name on their ticket during the primaries. “[We] decided he just wasn’t fit for leadership.� Tarrant’s campaign has garnered some momentum, even gaining the endorsement of former District 40 candidates, Douglas Barry, Marvin “Doc� Cheatham, Quianna Cooke, Rob LaPin and Bill Marker. “We decided we should really stand up for something we believe in, that is, do something good for our district by shedding light on how ineffective Frank Conaway Jr. has been,� LaPin told the AFRO. Asked if the anti-Conaway campaign was a bit of “sour grapes� on the part of former rivals, LaPin said, “It is absolutely sour grapes. I’ve had a sour taste in my mouth for the eight years Conaway has been in office, and I’m sure the residents of District 40 feel the same. “There are a lot of people who feel disenfranchised,� he added. The Army veteran and former Baltimore school teacher said Conaway gets by on the popularity of his family—both his father and sister hold public offices. But, his performance as a representative of the people is lacking. Not only is

Conaway inaccessible, but he is ineffective—passing only two bills during his eight years in the Legislature—and uninvolved in the affairs of his constituency, LaPin said. For example, when he was leading the fight to stop a CSX Transportation facility from being built in the District, LaPin said he reached out to local leaders.

of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Councils 3 (representing state employees) and 67 (representing Baltimore City employees) have also been reaching out to their membership in anticipation of next Tuesday’s election. According to Jeff Pittman, communications director for AFSCME Council 3, the two councils represent over 7,000 members living in Baltimore City, and the union’s door knocking efforts have reached approximately 6,200 voters in Baltimore already. ralejandro@afro.com

candidate are statistically limited. However, Tarrant said he feels confident that when his record is compared to Conaway’s, he will prevail. “My chances are outstanding because people are going to have to decide, for the first time, [directly] between Frank Conaway and Shawn Tarrant,� he said. LaPin added that even though success is far from guaranteed, the battle is worth it, particularly since Baltimore’s declining political

“Delegate Robinson and I have protected Conaway for eight years and we just got fed up. [We] decided he just wasn’t fit for leadership.�

–Shawn Tarrant

“When I asked lawmakers to help protect the poor and working class residents of this area from being steamrolled by big business everyone responded—everyone but Frank Conaway Jr.,� he said. Traditionally, the chances of winning as a write-in

heft in Annapolis—the city now has only 16 delegates, less than half of what they once had—requires leaders of political strength and will, who have the respect of their colleagues. “We don’t fight the fights in life that we can win. We

fight the fights that need fighting,� he said. “The people of Baltimore and the people of the 40th District deserve a representative who will fight for them. And Shawn Tarrant has proven he will fight.� The AFRO reached out to Conaway by phone and e-mail to get his response to Tarrant’s campaign but received no response by press time. In a letter to the editor, however, Conaway responded to the coverage of his videos—which have since been removed—and his stated viewpoints, particularly, his disbelief in the theory of evolution. Those views, he wrote, “is of less concern� to voters in the 40th District than his rejection of excessive taxes, his opposition to speed camera tickets and other policies. “It is my unwavering belief in the effective representation of all the people, regardless of their differing values, beliefs and viewpoints; which has led me to humbly continue in my service in the legislature and has led to my re-election for a third term in Annapolis.�

BCTT Loses Visionary and Leader James C. Stokes Building Communities Today for Tomorrow James C. Stokes, some years ago, saw a need for Baltimore residents who were in any kind of family transition to have the mental, emotional and even physical support needed for successful relationships. With his own support system, he helped to establish the Building Communities Today for Tomorrow, a private minority owned and operation company that serves everyone at risk of removal from the home or community, or transitioning from residential settings back into the community according to the BCTT website. Their motto is “Real Issues Deserve Real Work,� a sign of his dedication and of those who worked with him.

It is those who have been enriched by his service, along with employees of BCTT who mourn the Oct. 25 death of Stokes, who died following complications from a serious knee operation. The BCTT team acknowledged their person sense of loss in a memo to the company, adding their concern “for the loss his family suffers.â€? Services begin with public viewing, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 5 at March Funeral Home West, 4300 Wabash Ave. and continue with viewing at 10:30, Nov. 6, followed by a life celebration at 11 a.m. at New Christian Memorial Church, 3525 W. Caton Ave. in Baltimore.

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Loyola Blakefield’s Black Alums Hold Reunion From Slave Ships to Scholarships By Ralph Moore, ‘70 Special to the AFRO St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1522, to begin his conversion experience from soldier to religious leader, laid down his sword before a statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Black Madonna of Spain. Centuries later, Loyola Blakefield, the school in Towson bearing his name, will hold an exciting reunion of at least 100 African-American alumni, Nov. 1, in Knott Hall on campus. Since its founding in 1852, over 400 African Americans have graduated from Loyola Blakefield starting with attorney Ken Montague in 1960. Three African-American members of the Baltimore City Council are also graduates of then Loyola High School: Carl Stokes, ‘68, William (Pete) Welch, ‘72 and Bill Henry II, ‘86. Among the Black graduates from the high school (which now includes a middle school) are a number of attorneys, a judge of the D.C. Superior Court, a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, college professors, businessmen, ministers, government administrators and a social justice advocate or two. A diversity fund, named for Frank P. Fischer, formerly a Jesuit priest, who was the

driving force for more fully integrating the school racially and economically, has been established to support more Black students. In the early 1960s, after being inspired by Martin Luther King at the March on Washington, Fischer, who was White, created a recruitment program, called the Higher Achievement Program, and raised money from his fellow Jesuits and Jerold Hoffberger, then owner of the Baltimore Orioles. Funds for the Carroll Scholarship were realized from the sale of property Courtesy photo the Jesuits owned in Prince Former Jesuit priest, Frank Fischer and Ralph Moore, at a George’s County, where they Oct. 25 event honoring fellow alum, Van Brooks, class of once held slaves. 2006. The account of how then on Charles Street in Baltimore County, Loyola High School became which they renamed Blakefield. The Jesuits integrated is a fascinating story. For 25 years, ended their commitment to segregation by after the Jesuits received a large gift which admitting Montague in 1956. He later served allowed them to move from downtown in the Maryland House of Delegates and as on Calvert Street to Towson, they did not Secretary of Juvenile Services in the Ehrlich admit “colored boys” as a condition of the administration. donation. They were able to buy farmland

The Jesuits atoned for their unfortunate acceptance of racial segregation by creating a scholarship fund in the mid-1960s to attract gifted, poor African-American students to the Loyola High School student body. So as a result of their redemptive move, many of those students will gather, 10 a.m., Nov. 1, with a welcome from Anthony Day, Loyola president, a reunion program and a talk about the Frank P. Fischer Diversity Fund Endowment, which (through contributions from the African American Alumni) will raise at least $300,000 in scholarship funds over the next five years. The program will be followed at noon by a football game – Loyola against St. Mary’s Riken of Southern Maryland. The two coaches of the team, Brant Hall, head coach and Bernie Bowers, assistant coach and diversity director) are both African-American graduates of Loyola Blakefield. For more information, call Loyola Blakefield 410-823-0601 or contact Ralph Moore: vpcs@yahoo.com or Carl Stokes: carl2411@aol.com. Anyone wanting to contribute to the Fischer Diversity Fund can find instructions on loyolablakefield.org.

Tourism Council Promotes Black History Every Day By Wanda Tere Special to the AFRO Do you know how many stations of the Underground Railroad are in Maryland? Where is Negro Mountain located? Do you know what that is? If you want the answers to these questions and more, a conversation with Lou Fields could be helpful. He’s the co-founder and president

of the Baltimore African American Tourism Council of Md., the mission of which is to research, document, preserve and promote the history and achievements of African Americans in the state of Maryland. One of the main objectives of this organization is to create a marketable product and to generate stakeholders and investors to bring awareness to Maryland’s rich African-American history and culture.

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usage of provisional ballots seem to be directly correlated with communities of color and with communities where people speak a language other than English.” Examining data form the 2012 presidential election,

the study found that voters in counties with a higher percentage of minorities cast provisional ballots at higher rates than in counties with lower percentages of minorities in 16 states. In Maryland, for example,

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For the past 20 years, Fields has worked tirelessly to research and highlight the historically significant sites throughout the state of Maryland and to generate revenue to bring attention to these areas. During the tourism season his organization hosts walking tours such as the Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman walking tours through Baltimore city as well as the Billy Holiday Walking tour.

Prince George’s County has a minority population rate of 80 percent, and its rate of provisional ballots cast was 4.3 percent. Carroll County’s minority population, on the other hand, comprises only 6.7 percent of the total votingeligible population, and just 1.3 percent of voters cast provisional ballots. Given that a significant number of provisional ballots are rejected or never counted, the findings raise serious questions about whether minority voices will be heard in this year’s midterm election, particularly due to the influx of suppressive voter laws since 2012. According to the study, 2.7 million voters—1 out of every 41—submitted provisional ballots in 2012, representing a 29 percent increase from 2008. And, of those 2.7 million provisional ballots, 24.1 percent were rejected entirely, and 6.7 percent were only partially counted—that is, not all of the candidates and/or measures the voter

“Another focus of our research is the path of the Underground Railroad through Maryland. The AATC has spent so many years researching the rest stops through the counties in Maryland,” Fields said. “The list of significant African American historical sites in Maryland is massive, including the Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass Museums in Dorchester, Md.; Negro Mountain in Garrett

selected were added to the final tabulation. In Maryland, 14 percent of provisional ballots were rejected because the voter was not registered in the state (83.4 percent); signature was absent (5.9 percent) and the voter failed to provide sufficient identification (4.6 percent). The purpose of the report titled, “Uncounted Votes: The Racially Discriminatory Effects of Provisional Ballots,” is not only to highlight the problems associated with provisional ballots, but also to spur election officials to make necessary changes to ensure every vote is counted, Jawando said. “There are so many states passing restrictive voting laws so there are large segments of our community that aren’t even making it to the polls,” Jawando said. “So, when someone does make it, we need to make sure their vote is counted.” The report offered several recommendations to address

County, Md.” And of course The National Great Blacks in Wax and the Reginald F. Lewis museums in Baltimore city to name a few. The vision of the tourism council is that these sites are preserved and incorporated into the overall tourism profile of the state of Maryland. In 2000 the AATC went before the Maryland General Assembly

the underlying issues related to provisional ballots, including: modernizing voter registration, implementing same-day registration, providing online registration, expanding early voting and easing rules that require voters to cast ballots in specific counties or precincts. However, Jawando said, “Passing good laws is only one step of the process.” Poll workers need to be trained, and, more importantly, voters—particularly minority voters—need to be educated. “The most important thing is we want voters to know that the best way to counter any attack is to go out, vote, and be ready to vote by knowing what you need to bring and where you need to go,” Jawando said. She added that the report should also act as an impetus to voters of color. “We do have a powerful voice. We do have things to say…. They are counting on us to be so apathetic that we don’t turn out,” she said. “[But], I hope people realize

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center that is to soon be built in the community. Last year, all of the honorees were people who helped in various sports programs in the community. This year, Burke said, he and his team wanted to honor people from different walks of life. He said they looked at people who were connected to the community; people who have been doing the work. He says that he thinks that part of the reason that the men being honored were able to build such success was because of the community itself. “It has a lot to do with the systems we had in place 25 years ago. There was a sense of togetherness. We always had activities,” he said, noting that the men are all a little older than he is. “There were activities, there were sports, there was family.” And, he says, he thinks this event might have inspired a new wave of community activism. “We’ve always had people doing pockets of work. There’s always somebody giving back. Now that we’ve established that there is a hall of fame, more people are giving back to the community,” he said. “It’s creating a buzz; it’s creating a sense of urgency.” He said that he believes the seeds they are planting will continue to bear fruit – not just in Cherry Hill, but in Black communities throughout the nation. “In the next three to five years it’s going to impact our community in a big, big way,” he said.

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EDITORIAL

Don’t Let them Steal Your Democracy –VOTE An old enemy has been resurrected; a dark specter that looms over this year’s General Election, threatening the rights of voters of color across the country. Poll taxes, literacy tests and other tools of direct voter suppression were legally buried along with de jure segregation 50 years ago. But conservative regimes have found ways to resurrect those laws, unleashing a swathe of new policies with an old purpose: suppressing the vote of African-American and other non-White voters. This neo-Jim Crow reemerged in 2000 in Florida when state officials purged thousands of eligible voters from the voter rolls, 88 percent of them African-American, leading to one of the narrowest victories in presidential election history, with Republican candidate George W. Bush prevailing over Democrat Al Gore. And, it has gained new strength since the 2010 midterm election ushered in new majority-Republican state legislatures and governors. Since those elections, reports the Brennan Center for Justice, new voting restrictions are slated to be in place in 22 states. The marquee and most divisive issue in this slate of restrictions has been laws that require voters to present photo identification before voting. On Oct. 18, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow Texas to use its new voter ID law in the November election, unleashing what many have called the most restrictive voter ID law in the country. Justice Ruth Ginsburg, in a scathing six-page dissent, called the measure a “purposefully discriminatory law” and “an unconstitutional poll tax” that would disenfranchise more than 600,000 eligible voters, many of them non-White. Minorities, the poor, students and the disabled—people who tend to vote Democrat—are now having to pay this “poll tax” in several states. A total of 13 states passed more restrictive voter ID laws between 2011 and 2014, 11 of which are slated to be in effect in 2014. And the list of voter suppression tactics grows longer: • Voter purges, in states like Florida, almost always eliminate mostly-minority voters; • Nine states have laws that make it harder for citizens to register to vote; • Four have prohibited voter registration drives by community groups—Blacks and Hispanics historically register through these types of drives at twice the rate as Whites;

• Three states passed laws requiring proof of citizenship before a voter can register; • North Carolina and Ohio eliminated the popular same-day registration, and the list goes on. In eight states, measures have been enacted that slash early voting days and hours. Since early voting, particularly at night and on weekends, are disproportionately used by working-class African Americans these changes will hurt them most. The June 2013 Supreme Court ruling in Shelby v. Holder, which thwarted the Department of Justice from blocking voter suppression laws under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, further opened up the floodgates for all types of voter discrimination to take place. Add Shelby to previous Supreme Court decisions that made it easier for corporations to influence elections and you get the picture of a democracy up against the wall. The situation seems grim, but Americans, everywhere, can turn back the tide—through the power of the ballot box. Mid-term elections most-closely determine the everyday lives of Americans, as they often decide who sits in governors’ mansions, state legislatures, congressional seats, mayor’s offices, other local public offices, and a wide variety of referenda. Too often, however, voters don’t turn out to vote during the mid-

terms, putting their fates into the hands of others—the plethora of laws that now threaten to abridge the right to vote is an example of the result. So, this Nov. 4—and before, where available—get out and vote. Vote, to have a say in the policies that affect your lives; Vote, to determine the direction of your neighborhood, city and state; and Vote, to save the American democracy.

COMMENTARY

Blacks, not Hispanics, Key to Election Victory Although Latinos are growing at a faster rate than any other ethnic group in the United States, they will have less of an impact on whether Democrats retain control of the Senate than African Americans, according to a study of Census data by the Pew Research Center. The report, titled, “Latino Voters and the 2014 Midterm Elections,” stated: “A record 25.2 million Latinos are eligible to vote in the 2014 midterm elections, making up, for the first time, 11 percent of all eligible George E. Curry voters nationwide. But despite NNPA Columnist a growing national presence, in many states with close Senate and gubernatorial races this year, Latinos make up a smaller share of eligible voters.” Meanwhile, Democrats say it is unlikely they can retain control of the Senate without the Black vote in key states, including North Carolina, Louisiana and Arkansas. Latinos will basically be a nonfactor – at least, for now. “California and Texas contain nearly half (46.4 percent) of all Latino eligible voters, but neither has been a battleground state in recent presidential elections. As a result, nearly half of Latino voters do not get the level of attention from campaigns that Latino voters who live in battleground states receive. And this year, neither state has a close Senate race.” The report further noted, “…in the eight states with close Senate races, just 4.7 percent of eligible voters on average are Latinos.

Among those states, Latinos make up less than 5 percent of eligible voters in six. Only in Colorado does the 14.2 percent Latino share among eligible voters exceed the 10.7 percent national average. Kansas is the only other state where the Latino share among eligible voters exceeds 5 percent. As a result, the impact of Latino voters in determining which party controls the U.S. Senate may not be as large as might be expected given their growing electoral and demographic presence nationwide.” According to the report, “In other 2014 Senate races – none of which is competitive – Latinos make up more than 10 percent of eligible voters in just three: New Mexico, where Latinos make up 40.1 percent of eligible voters; Texas, where 27.4 percent of eligible voters are Latino; and New Jersey, where Latinos make up 12.8 percent of eligible voters.” In the case of this year’s 14 competitive House races, the share of eligible voters who are Hispanic is, on average, 13.6 percent – slightly exceeding Hispanics’ 10.7 percent share nationwide, the report said. Still, voting by Latinos is on the upswing. Approximately 800,000 U.S. born Hispanics turn 18 each year, with at least 1 million expected to reach adulthood annually by 2024. By 2030, the number of Hispanic eligible voters is projected to top more than 40 million, according to the report. “Since 2010, the number of Hispanic eligible voters has increased by 3.9 million. Their share among eligible voters nationally is also on the rise, up from 10.1 percent in 2010 and 8.6 percent in 2006 (Lopez, 2011), reflecting the relatively faster growth of the Hispanic electorate compared with other groups.” Republicans currently hold 233 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and appear unlikely to lose control of the House. Among this year’s 14 toss-up races, most incumbents are Democrats. “In the 36 states with gubernatorial races this year, nine have close races. Just as with competitive U.S. Senate races, Hispanics on average account for a smaller share of eligible voters in these

races than they do nationally,” the report said. “Overall, 7.9 percent of eligible voters in these states are Hispanic, compared with a 10.7 percent share nationally. Among these states, three have Hispanic eligible voter shares above 10 percent (Florida with 17.1 percent, Colorado with 14.2 percent and Connecticut with 10.3 percent) and three have voter shares below 5 percent (Wisconsin 3.2 percent, Michigan 2.9 percent and Maine 1.0 percent). In each midterm election since 1974, the number of Latino voters reached a new record high, largely reflecting the community’s fast population growth. However, the share of those Latinos who actually vote on Election Day—the voter turnout rate—has lagged significantly behind other racial and ethnic groups. “During the 2010 midterm election, a record 6.6 million Hispanics voted, representing a turnout rate of 31.2 percent. But more than twice as many Hispanics—14.7 million—could have voted but did not (Lopez, 2011). By comparison, voter turnout rates were higher among blacks (44 percent) and whites (48.6 percent).” Low voter participation rates among Hispanics can be attributed to many factors, including the relative youth of the Hispanic population. In 2014, 33 percent of the Latino eligible voters are ages 18 to 29. However, among White eligible voters the figure is 18 percent; among Blacks, that share is 25 percent. Among Asians, 21 percent are between ages 18 and 29. Even with African Americans strategically placed in important districts, the Democratic Party may have botched this election by doing limited work with grassroots groups and largely ignoring the Black Press until the final two weeks of the campaign. George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) Curry can be reached through georgecurry. com, twitter.com/currygeorge and George E. Curry fan page on Facebook.

Know Your Rights, Make Your Vote Count Unlike any other time in American history, it is important for all eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote on November 4th. Recently, there has been significant dialogue regarding which party will control the House and the Senate in Washington. These conversations highlight a very real point…this election is critical to the future of minorities, and middle-class Americans. Voter engagement is crucial. In minority communities, Rep. Eddie there is a common misconception Bernice Johnson that voter turnout is only important during presidential elections. Consequently, adhering to this school of thought could result in more than a decade of financial and political oppression. It is not

enough to see massive voter turnout in 2016, the same level of voter turnout must occur on November 4th. Since the election of President Barack Obama, America’s first African-American president, the Republican Party has become the “Obstructionist” Party. During the current Congress, the GOP has done everything in its power to ensure the ineffective operation of our federal government. For example, in 2013 the Republican Party caused a government shutdown. Now, with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Obstructionist Party has shifted its efforts to implementing new voter ID laws and unconstitutional “poll taxes” that block the votes of approximately 600,000 eligible voters in Texas. The new Texas voter ID law lists state drivers licenses, voter identification certificates, state ID cards, concealed gun permits, military ID’s, citizenship certificates, and passports as the only forms of permissible voter identification. Student ID cards, issued by the state’s colleges and universities, and other forms of government identification, including a voter registration card, are not acceptable forms of ID under the law. The ability to utilize concealed gun licenses, as a form of acceptable voter identification highlights the reality that these

new laws were created to favor a specific demographic, while disenfranchising others. Why would a state deliberately violate the civil rights of millions of its residents? Research shows that if AfricanAmericans and Latinos successfully turned out to vote, many so-called red states would become blue. A Congress controlled by Democrats would guarantee a minimum wage of $10.10 an hour. This would occur during the first 100 days of a new Congress. Additionally, increased access to early childhood education would become a reality, and the Equal Pay Act, which ensures that women earn the same wages as their male counterparts, would go into effect. But none of these vital changes will occur without proper voter education, and participation. To be prepared for the November 4th election, I encourage all voters to prepare themselves by visiting www.sos.state.tx.us to confirm their registration status. Voters can also visit www.votetexasgov to learn their correct polling places, and know their rights. Do not allow yourself to be denied your right to vote based on technicalities. Educate yourself and vote on November 4th to strengthen our democracy. Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District in Texas.

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Meshia Adams is a Hero of Hope

a Facebook page to raise awareness and there were a lot of people willing to donate, so I think he started thinking ‘what can I do?’ and that’s when he secretly got tested and PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA. - “Having kidney discovered he was a match. I’m humbled by the gesture; it is disease isn’t a death sentence; it can be managed it’s key to a gift I can never reciprocate which makes giving back to the remember that you’re never alone and that a little bit of hope community so important to me,” Adams said. goes a long way,” said Hero of Hope award recipient Meshia After receiving her second kidney transplant from her Adams, a resident of Prince husband, she created her William County, Va., who website, Meshia’s Hope, has been dealing with chronic with the goal of educating kidney disease for over 18 and empowering patients years. She was first diagnosed and those who may be at risk when she was only 16 years for chronic kidney disease. old. She frequently visits kidney “I remember being patients at local dialysis confused as to what exactly centers, and partnered up it all meant when the doctors with Greenwich Presbyterian were trying to explain my Church to make quilts that condition to me. I had are donated to patients in been feeling sluggish with dialysis centers. She has also symptoms of strep throat but I advocated for kidney disease didn’t feel really sick,” Adams awareness and education on said. Capitol Hill. “So I thought they had “Having kidney disease it all wrong when they changed me; it made me explained to me that I was stronger, smarter and very severely anemic and that my patient, but it also turned kidneys were not sufficiently my life upside down so its producing red blood cells.” important to have a doctor After seeing a kidney you’re comfortable with along with a great support system,” specialist and discovering Adams said. that she had end stage renal She was honored as disease Adams was put on a “Hero of Hope” by the peritoneal dialysis for four American Kidney Fund on months before receiving her Oct. 22 for her outstanding first kidney transplant. dedication to raising That transplant lasted awareness for kidney disease about 15 years, then in July in her local community 2010 her kidney failed again and on Capitol Hill. “As and she was forced to go a member of the American back on dialysis treatments. Courtesy photo Kidney Fund team we reach During this time, she also had two hip replacements and Honoree Meshia Adams is congratulated by her husband, out to those impacting and Rodney. uplifting their community, pneumonia. “I remember it this year we have received like it was yesterday; I could tell something was wrong because my blood levels were really a plethora of nominations for the Hero of Hope award,” said high and I began to have a lot of restless leg syndrome making Teene Hawkins, AKF senior director of communications and marketing. “The recipient has to be someone who has gone it difficult to sleep at night, it was horrible,” she said. above and beyond to improve quality of life for others, I Thankfully, In July 2012, her husband, Rodney, donated believe with out a doubt that Meshia Adams embodies those one of his kidneys to her. qualities and much more through the influence of her website “I don’t think Rodney deciding to donate his kidney to in addition to her efforts on Capitol Hill.” me was a difficult decision for him to make. We created

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to propose a bill that created a national day of recognition for Harriet Tubman. That bill was passed and March 10th was designated to commemorate the life of Harriet Tubman. Each year since this law was passed the AATC has planned statewide events just for this purpose. Believe it or not Maryland has more sites significant to the history of African Americans than New York and Georgia and the movement to bring greater awareness to these areas is strong. Each year the organization hosts a strategic planning symposium to highlight the status of African-American Tourism and the benefits of investing in Cultural tourism. This year the Charm City Cultural Heritage Symposium will be held on Nov. 6-8, with representatives from cultural centers and Black businesses. To ensure the history is passed to the young people of Maryland, the AATC is providing complimentary admission to high school and college students interested in careers in history, heritage preservation, tourism and hospitality. Speakers for the event include Her Excellency Tebelelo Mazile Seretse, ambassador from the Republic of Botswana as well as Neil Schumaker, from New York, who conducts the Harlem Heritage Tours. Ambassador Seretse will speak at the 10 a.m., Nov. 7 session at the Reginald Lewis Museum. Participants will be treated to walking tours as well as events hosted by the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and the Great Blacks in Wax Museum. Fields said participating in this event “is a perfect way to get to glimpse of the history of African Americans in Maryland and to gain an understanding of the needs to invest in the buildup of tourism in these areas.” For more information on the symposium, email loucfields@ gmail.com.

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Lou Fields with Tebelelo Mazile Seretse, ambassador of the Republic of Botswana.

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Morgan State Bears Homecoming Win

Hear the Roarrrr of the Bears!

The Morgan State University Bears hosted the North-Carolina Central Eagles on Oct. 19 at Hughes Stadium. Even though Morgan State had lost three games by a total of seven points, and the NCCU had just come off a 48-35 victory at South Carolina State the week before, the Bears was able to overcome a late 13-point deficit to defeat the Eagles 21-20. The tension was high as the alumni, students and friends cheered for their home team win on Homecoming Day!

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Miss Morgan Jasmine Garrett, Mr. Morgan, Marcus Patterson, Miss NCCU, Tania Irvin, Mr. NCCU, Denare Richmond

Cheering squads kept the crowd pumped Dr. Earlene Roberts, president of MSU Women presents congratulatory plaques to Mr. and Miss Morgan, Jasmine Garrett and Marcus Patterson

Miss and Mr. Junior

Kweisi Mfume, chair, Board of Regents, Arno Adams, honored for his contribution to MSU athletics department, David Wilson, president and Floyd Kerr, MSU Athletics Director

North Carolina Central University Marching Band

NCCU Miss and Mr. Senior

Miss and Mr. Sophomore NCCU Miss Freshman and Mr. Freshman

Jesse and Sheila Bennett

The Morgan Magnificent Marching Band

Erica F. and Michael Cryor

Lt. Gen. William “Kip” Ward (Retired)

Mamie J. Perkins Germaine Bold-Leftridge, Toni Robinson

Board of Regent members, Franklin Edmonds, Dr. Linda Gilliam, Dr. Shirley M. Malcolm

Board of Regents member, Penelope Taylor, Andre and the Rev. Frances “Toni” Draper, vice chair

Travelers made a donation of $410,000 to the MSU Foundation

Morgan State University Foundation Gala, held Oct. 17, raises money annually for scholarships and academic programs at Morgan, presents an opportunity for alumni, corporate sponsors, supporters and friends to greet each other, renew old acquaintances and develop new ones during the Foundation’s largest fundraising signature event.

Dr. Paulette Burgess, Gary Burgess, Erica F. Cryor

Joyce Ward and Laverne Chandler

Brenda Lemmon, Tony Jones, Sharon Conner, David Campbell, Nina Hopkins Carl and Joyce Turnipseed, Willie and Barbara Lanier

Dawn Taylor and Valencia King

Gloria Marrow, Sen. Catherine Pugh, Dr. Pamela Scott Johnson, Walter Brown Jr.

Benjamin M. Phillips IV, president, AFRO American Newspapers, Felicia Phillips, Laura Phillips Byrd, Dr. Eugene Byrd All Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine

David Wilson, president, Jacqueline Lawson, president, MSU National Alumni Association

Calvin and Sandra Christy, Joan and Bert Hash, board of directors, MSU Foundation

Yvonne and Vernard Wynn, Michelle Carter

Henri Banks, Paul Taylor, Claude and Bobette Hitchcock Linda and Mark Washington, Cynthia and Walter Morris

Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University, Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, State Del. Adrienne Jones

Michael Onefesu-Bey, Roslyn Smith, Foundation board of directors Floyd and Vivian Kerr, MSU athletic director and wife

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Oct. 18 at Delaware State Campus in Dover, Del.

DSU alumni cheer on the Hornets during the Homecoming game against North Carolina A&T

The Approaching Storm band keeps the crowd moving, while the D'elegance dance team gets down

DSU's Royal Court enjoys the game

The Approaching Storm band plays '70s hits during halftime

Alums bust a move during halftime

Jamila Mustafa, Ms. DSU and James Jones, Mr. DSU sit with little Mr. and Ms. DSU

DSU President Dr. Harry Lee Williams stands with Little Mr. and Ms. DSU

Photos courtesy of Carlos Holmes/Delaware State University

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Photos by Travis Riddick Bowie State University (BSU) welcomed alumni and the community to celebrate homecoming from Oct. 12-19 at school pride and entertainment events, capped off by the BSU Bulldogs football game against the

Some of the members of the Bowie State Royal Family on their float.

BSU Homecoming King and Queen

The Bulldog with one of the youngest fans.

Virginia State University Trojans Oct. 18 at Bulldog Stadium. Reflecting the theme of “Evolution,” the activities included a concert, dinner cruise, student talent competition, and scholarship gala, providing opportunities for alumni and friends to relive

Let the homecoming parade begin… Army ROTC Color Guard carrying the Colors, leading the parade.

The Symphony of Soul Bowie State University Marching Band. President Mickey and LaVera Burnim

college memories and make new ones. On Oct. 19, events started at 10 a.m. with the annual Legacy Parade that invites the community to enjoy local high school and community bands, the BSU Symphony of Soul marching band and Golden Girls cheerleaders. The parade route ran from Ruby Tuesday’s at 16451 Excalibur Road in Bowie to the Macy’s store at Bowie Town

The Cheering Squad...go Bulldogs.

Center. Tailgating started at 11 a.m. and was a prelude to the battle on the gridiron at 4 p.m. Bowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a highquality and affordable public comprehensive university. The University places special emphasis on the science, technology,

teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. For more information about BSU, visit the website at www.bowiestate. edu.

Flag girl…

The Symphony of Soul Bowie State University Marching Band.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

And even our Black Cowboys are riding in the parade

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Howard’s ROTC Cadets

Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick

Howard University’s 90th Homecoming Anniversary, “Crown,” was the place to be for students, alums and other guests as the week Homecoming King, Garrett Williams was jam-packed with entertainment activities, including a step and Queen, Mariah Sankey show, a fashion show, a yard-fest, an alumni pavilion, concerts and countless parties that all led up to the homecoming parade down Georgia Avenue. Parade Grand Marshall was actor and model Tyson Beckford with Howard grad and actor Lance Gross and Olympic Hurdling medalist David Oliver following close behind. Celebrities who touched down for the homecoming weekend included R&B singer, Trey Songz, Rapper Wale, singer-songwriter and actress Letoya Luckett; actor Lamman Rucker, “Extra” correspondent A.J. Callaway and news commentator Roland Martin. Allison Hill, Miss D.C. U.S. 2014 and Jayden Greene, Miss D.C. After a colorful and musical parade, attention Ballou High School Marching Band turned to the gridiron, where the Howard Bisons Preteen U.S. took on the FAMU Rattlers. And of course, the highlight of the game was the battle of the bands during halfPhotos By Rob Roberts time. Celebrity alumni: actor Lamman Rucker, news commentator Roland Martin and television news personality AJ Calloway

The next generation: HU Bison Babies Howard University Alumni Association celebrating their 50th anniversary

Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness, a Howard alum seeking a position on the DC Board of Education

Howard alumni parade marshalls: actor Lance Gross and Olympian David Oliver

The Bison of Howard University vs the Rattlers of Florida A & M University

Alberta Baker and the Charles Wood Ensemble Alumni ladies who are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Danielle Crusor and Robert C. Warren, Jr. (seated) and Kevin Ford, Sr. with his son, Kevin Ford, Jr.

Dr. Helen Kinard-Scott

Past presidents with plaques of appreciation: Sandra Brown, Dr. Helen Kinard-Scott, Jean WalburgHumphrey, Candid Jacko and Anita Mayo

Dr. and Mrs. Wayne A.I. Frederick, the 17th president of Howard University

Emcee Michael Burke

Sarah Davidson, 50th Anniversary chair, with honorees Gerald Smith, Jacqueline Waites, Angela Williams and Mary Hopkins-Navies

2014 honorees with the past and present presidents of the Howard University Alumni Association

Golden Bison Award Honorees: Debra Holly Ford(seated), Rosie Allen-Herring, Jeff Burns, Wayne Linsey, Mary Hopkins-Navies, Candice Jacko and Estelle Franklin; Gerald Smith (standing), Raymond Archer, Capt. Anthony Holder, Eugene “Rock” Newman and Jason Miccolo Johnson

Dr. Barbara Anderson, Sarah Davidson and Dr. Elaine Bourne Heath

Honorees Jacqueline Waites and Eugene “Rock” Newman

Past presidents Anita Mayo, Cheryl Gentry, Jean Walburg-Humphrey, Dr. Helen Kinard- Scott and the current president, Chris Washington

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ARTS & CULTURE

Gugu the Ingenue! By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO Gugu Mbatha-Raw skyrocketed to fame earlier this year on the strength of her inspired performance as the title character in Belle, a biopic about a biracial slave girl who was brought by her white father to England where she was raised in the lap of luxury by aristocratic relatives. Here, the emerging ingénue compares that role to her new one in Beyond the Lights where she plays Noni, a pop star who falls for her hunky, supportive bodyguard. Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays Noni in Kam Williams: Hi Gugu, 'Beyond the Lights' thanks for another interview. Gugu Mbatha-Raw: Oh, no worries, Kam [Giggles]

KW: What interested you in Beyond the Lights? This is quite a different role from the one you played in Belle. GMR: Yeah! [Laughs] KW: Belle and Noni are almost polar opposites. GMR: Noni’s not a bad girl. She’s more of a victim. What interested me in this film, after doing Belle, which was a period drama set in a very repressed society, was the idea of exploring something much more contemporary: the sexualization of women and girls by the music and entertainment industries, how that has become the norm, and what is the cost of using sex to sell music, psychologically and emotionally. Gina [director Gina Prince-Bythewood] often talks about changing the conversation and steering the culture in a different direction, and about providing some inspiration to become your authentic self. Noni has become trapped by her public persona, so there was a lot to sink my teeth into. KW: Seeing you play such a different character, here, and so well, told me how gifted an actress you are.

GMR: Oh, thank you! I’m interested in playing lots of different complex women. And this was a real opportunity to have a layered and damaged character where the message was empowering in that she was ultimately able to heal and love her real self, and to find the real person within, underneath that armor and persona that had been created for her. Also, it’s not often that you get a chance in one role to do the glamour bit and then strip off all the makeup and reveal the real person beneath the façade. Usually, it’s either a glamorous role or a raw, emotional role. This one ran the full gamut, and was a great challenge. KW: You and your co-star, Nate Parker, generated a lot of chemistry onscreen. GMR: Yes, Nate is such a terrific actor. It was great working with him. He’s very committed, very focused, and has an innate warmth and gravitas that he brings to his character, Kaz, for Noni, who’s trapped in such a superficial world. Kaz is grounded and has a sense of decency about him, just like Nate, who is a very principled person who stands up for what he believes in. And those qualities really come through in the character of Kaz. KW: Minnie Driver did a great job as your mother. Was your own mother in real life that sort of stage mom? GMR: [LOL] No, absolutely not! I loved working with Minnie who’s hilarious and a wonderful actress. And one of my favorite scenes in the film is my big confrontation of her. But my own relationship with my mom couldn’t be further from the one that Noni has with hers. I have a great relationship with mine, who has never been a “momager.” I was always the one leading the way in terms of wanting to do acting, singing and dancing. I was lucky that my mother had a very well-adjusted perspective of the world, and never pressured me to do anything I didn’t want to do. KW: Do you think your personality is more like Noni’s or Belle’s? GMR: I don’t know. I think there are parts of myself in every character I play. On the surface, I’m obviously very different from Noni, but she has a full emotional life. And as an actress, I’m an emotional person. And I can relate to Belle in several different ways, including how she learned how to stand up for herself. KW: You remind me of Audrey Hepburn. Do you get compared to her a lot? GMR: She’s one of my style idols. I really admire her. I was just shooting The Whole Truth with Rene Zellweger in New Orleans, and she kept calling me Audrey Hepburn, because I was always riding around on my bicycle. I was like, “Okay, I’ll take it.” She was a phenomenal actress and fashion icon who had a real grace and ladylike quality. To see a trailer for Beyond the Lights, visit: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1rvgJ2WbDsc

Misanthrope Rises to Role Model in Bittersweet Character Portrait, ‘St. Vincent’ By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO In St. Vincent, almost nothing is right in Vincent MacKenna’s (Bill Murray) life. The aging, Vietnam War vet is still suffering from PTSD. Plus, he’s fighting a losing battle against with booze, cigarettes and gambling, which has left him deeply indebted to a vicious loan shark (Terrence Howard). In fact, Zucko is threatening to break Vincent’s kneecaps if he doesn’t come up with the cash in a couple weeks. Trouble is the miserable misanthrope doesn’t have a friend in the world, unless you count Daka (Naomi Watts), the pregnant prostitute he befriended at a neighborhood strip club. Unfortunately, Vincent can come up with no better solution to his money woes than wagering on long shots at his favorite haunt, Belmont race track. Meanwhile, he’s also concerned about his wife, Sandy (Donna Mitchell), who’s been suffering from Alzheimer’s for the past eight years. He still visits her regularly at the elderly care facility, despite the fact that she no longer recognizes him. The last thing you’d think Vincent might need would be a new, next-door neighbor who’s more of a burden than a help. But, that’s just what he gets in Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) a single-mom desperate enough for a babysitter that she’s willing to let him babysit her latchkey kid. Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher) attends Catholic school where the pint-sized 12 year-old is picked on by bullies. This makes the boy a prime candidate for the sort of toughening Vincent has to offer, lessons on everything from boxing to betting. Written and directed by Theodore Melfi, St. Vincent is a bittersweet, unlikely-buddies flick which works more in terms of comedy than drama. There’s something a tad unconvincing about the ambitious adventure’s sentimental side. The film has one glaring flaw, a rushed feeling resulting from the introduction of more plotlines than it has time to develop fully. So, when it asks us to empathize with this or that character’s plight, or to buy into the heartwarming resolution, there’s simply not much of a wellspring of emotion forthcoming. Nevertheless, St. Vincent does work when going for the joke, especially Bill Murray’s tongue-in-cheek brand of humor. He’s in rare form, here, as an irascible curmudgeon who exhibits an endearing vulnerability for the sake of an at-risk tween in need of a father figure.

Bill Murray as Vincent MacKenna and Terrence Howard as Zucko Very Good (3 stars) Rated PG-13 for sexuality, profanity, smoking, mature themes and substance abuse Running time: 102 minutes Distributor: The Weinstein Company To see a trailer for St. Vincent, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5BVn-eyAxA

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Gamma Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa Celebrates 89th Anniversary

Gamma Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa celebrated its 89th Anniversary recently. The chapter was organized by 10 young teachers and chartered on October 12, 1925. Gamma is a part of a professional organization of educators (National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.), located in 29 states, Monrovia, Liberia and Barbados. The organization is dedicated to enlightening youth and encouraging their development within their abilities. The sorority’s program encompasses these areas: Youth. Education and Service. Gamma has a youth program for girls and boys in grades 9-12, and a college guidance group for young women entering the field of teaching. Scholarships are offered to high school graduates seeking a career in teaching. Educational forums and seminars for teachers are also sponsored by Gamma Chapter. Our National President is Charlotte Williams, a member of Gamma Chapter.

Center for Urban Families and Partners Feed the Children

The Center for Urban Families (CFUF) will sponsor a Feed the Children food distribution event, Nov. 8, along with Star Touring and Riding and the United Way of Central Maryland. An expected 400 families will receive one box of perishable food items, one box of toiletries, one box of healthy food items and children’s toys. The event will take place, 12:30 to 2 p.m., at New Shiloh Baptist Church at 2100 North Monroe St. All families must pre-register by contacting Catherine Pitchford at (410) 710-0095 or cpitchford@cfuf.org. Families are encouraged to have transportation as food boxes will weigh up to 50 lbs. Baltimore County

Dr. Dallas Dance nominated for National ‘LifeChanger of the Year’ Award

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance has been nominated for the national LifeChanger of the Year award for 2014-2015. LifeChanger of the Year is a national program that annually recognizes and rewards K-12 school district educators and employees who are making a significant difference in the lives

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(Seated left to right) Maudnell Wilson, Ernestine Dunston, Anna Boston, Bessie Black (Chapter President), Alicia Copeland, Donna Murphy, Monica Lewis and Lila Makle (Standing left to right) Florine Camphor, Lucille Johnson, Delores Alexander, Ruth Young, Adele Harris, Jacqueline Cousins, Angie McCullum, Ellen Dutton, Jane Green, Curtisha Wilson, Beverly Woolford, Marjorie Hunt, Wynonia Brown, Shelia Evans and Regina Patterson of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Throughout his career, Dr. Dance has been dedicated to a mission of deliberate excellence. With the community’s input, Dr. Dance spearheaded the development of ‘Blueprint 2.0: Our Way Forward,’ a five-year improvement plan for BCPS. Blueprint 2.0 initiatives include transforming classroom instruction through digital learning, including the introduction of individual learning devices for all students, and by making second language acquisition part of the elementary school curriculum so that students have the ability to be bilingual by graduation. Dr. Dance was nominated for the LifeChanger award by a student who wrote, “Dr. bcps.org Dance is an inspiration to me Dr. Dallas Dance

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and to the 110,000 other students in Baltimore County Schools. He includes students in decision-making that affects the education we get in school and he inspires us to achieve.� In the past year, Dr. Dance has been honored twice by the White House; in August he was appointed to President Obama’s Advisory Commission for Educational Excellence for African Americans, and last November he was honored nationally as a Connected Educator Champion of Change. Earlier this year he was appointed to the board of directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations. Ten winners are selected by the selection committee to receive cash awards that are split between the individual winner and their school or school district. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. The top three winners also are honored at a national awards ceremony. Nominations for the program will be accepted through the end of January 2015 with winners to be announced in spring 2015. To view Dr. Dance’s LifeChanger of the Year nomination, or to nominate someone from your school community, visit www. LifeChangeroftheYear.com.

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Entrepreneurial Twins Pursuing Their Dream at Bowie State Special to the AFRO From Bowie State University Twin sisters Kristy and Krista Williams are building on their passion to start a business and help their community, while also pursuing the Master of Public Administration degree at Bowie State University. Even as graduate students, they are making strides toward their entrepreneurial goals. Kristy is one of three students participating in the Student Business Hatchery, a business incubator program opened by the BSU Entrepreneurship Academy. She placed second in a business idea competition in spring 2014, which allowed her to join the incubator program and receive ongoing coaching from local business leaders. Krista works full-time at a company that develops curriculum for early childhood education, but earlier this year, she and Kristy launched a fitness and nutrition boot camp, A2 Fitness and Health. The two have grown the business through promotion on social media and have even partnered with other companies to provide workshops for their participants. Krista plans to develop a website to expand the business in spring 2015, while she works toward her personal training certification. The business developed out of Krista’s growing

interest in health and nutrition and her desire to work with her sister to help other people achieve their fitness goals. “We could actually have our passion for working out and motivate others at the same time,” she said. Kristy and Krista are set to complete the Bowie State public administration program in spring 2015. They want to pursue careers in education to provide opportunities for other students to chase their dreams – Kristy as a college professor and Krista as an education policy analyst. “I want to inspire students like the professors that inspired me when I decided to come to Bowie,” said Kristy, who plans to pursue a doctoral degree in business. Her sister Krista began the public administration program a semester before Kristy who decided to join the program because of how well her sister enjoyed it. For Krista, her passion is to help shape federal policies that affect public education. She wants to make a positive difference through advocating for polices that expand access to quality education, especially for young children. The sisters have always been close and

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Kristy and Krista Williams are pursuing their entreprenurial goals, while attending Bowie State University. shared similar interests. They were roommates for all four years of undergraduate study at Tuskegee University, where they graduated with degrees in sales and marketing in 2009. They also pledged the same sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. In high school, they joined the same clubs, like Future Business Leaders of America and Future Farmers of America. Their ambition to start their own businesses developed in childhood. Growing up on a farm

in Montezuma, Ga., a city of fewer than 3,500 residents, they learned early what it means to be an entrepreneur. The family grew fruits and vegetables and sold them to farmer’s markets and grocery stores, as well as to people in the community. Since then, the sisters have continued to develop their passion for business that still drives them today and motivates them to help others succeed.

Carnegie Fellowship Supports Lincoln Professor’s Work in Nigeria Dr. Emmanuel D. Babatunde, a Lincoln University anthropology professor, has been chosen by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to collaborate with an African higher education institution to identify healthy, indigenous foods that are disappearing from the local Nigerian table and suggest ways to bring them back. Babatunde and his African counterpart will use the fellowship to combine the latest research in soil science and indigenous knowledge to improve conservation, combat environmental degradation and preserve nutritious local food types. “Because I’m an anthropologist, I am always looking at the impact of cultural behaviors on health,” Babatunde said. “In America, we have seen for some time how obesity caused by an enormous consumption of processed foods without expending enough energy leads to disease. Now we are seeing diseases caused by consumption of processed foods showing up in Nigeria, a place where these problems never existed. How do we bring those indigenous foods back to the table?” Babatunde, chair of the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, will work with Dr. Johnson Adesodun, deputy dean and professor of soil science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Babatunde said he hopes to establish a joint research relationship as well as a faculty/student exchange between the two universities. “We will go into the community and interview people, then offer lectures and presentations based on our findings,” Babatunde said. “We are going to offer a graduate-level certificate of soil health preservation using a combination of empirical science and indigenous

knowledge. We will train graduate students to use their ethnographic skills to identify indigenous foods that are disappearing from the local table.”

To complete the Fellowship requirements, Babatunde will travel to Nigeria for about 10 weeks in Summer 2015. He will work with Dr. Kelebogile Setiloane, associate professor of behavioral health and nutrition at the University of Delaware. Setiloane, a nutritionist, is also a recipient of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, who will help to manage the nutritional aspects of the Courtesy Photo

Dr. Emmanuel D. Babatunde received a Carnegie Fellowship to identify ways to improve nutrition in Nigeria.

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Happy 100th Birthday to Velma B. Scofield!

Velma B. Scofield, will be 100 years old on October 29th. She was born in St. Michaels, Maryland and moved to Baltimore as a young girl. She was married to James I. Scofield Sr. for more than 65 years. He passed from this life in 2005. Mrs. Scofield has two sons, James Jr. and Kevin. Her daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Waters-Scofield, is a permanent presence in her life as is Jean Jefferson her grandson’s mother. Mrs. Scofield has been a Walbrook Junction resident since the summer of 1951 and still resides there. She has seen tremendous change in Baltimore, the nation and the world over her many years. She’s looking forward to seeing and hearing even more. James I. Scofield, Jr. Kevin Scofield

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research. The Carnegie Program facilitates engagement between scholars born in Africa who are now based in the United States or Canada and scholars in Africa on mutually beneficial academic activities. The Program is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and is managed by the Institute of International Education in collaboration with Quinnipiac University.

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New Parent PLUS Loan Rules Open College Doors to Nearly 400,000 Students By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent

Black lawmakers and education advocates are hailing new eligibility rules for the federal Parent PLUS Loan program, which were released by the U.S. Department of Education Oct. 22. The new criteria, they say, will truncate the bleeding away of thousands of students and millions of dollars from HBCUs and other higher education institutions by making nearly 400,000 students eligible for the loans which they were previously denied. “I am encouraged by today’s news, and applaud the Department of Education for finally taking this step to begin leveling the playing field for so many students and families of color and modest means – those who most benefit from the Parent PLUS Loan Program,” said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, in a statement. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, added, “HBCUs and the students they serve have endured three years of hardships caused by denied access to PLUS Loans. This has been a distraction from the real work that needs to be done – preparing

students with the skills needed in a competitive, global economy. UNCF and our member presidents have rolled up their sleeves and worked hard to find a solution to this crisis, and we are pleased that this final regulation embraces that work.” The Parent PLUS Loan program provides college loans to parents for their children. In 2011, the Education Department imposed new stringent credit standards for those loans, and hundreds of thousands of families who had previously qualified found their applications rejected. The effects were devastating on families and on institutions, particularly HBCUs, who saw dramatic decreases in their enrollments and corresponding hits to their finances. For three years, the CBC, UNCF, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and others assiduously fought to get the rule changed. As a result, the revised rule, published in the Federal Register Oct. 23, now uses a threshold amount of $2,085 in debts that are 90 or more days delinquent for determining whether the applicant has an adverse credit history. The change will result in 370,000 applicants regaining their eligible status and increase the likelihood of success for 691,900 additional students, said NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville. “The regulations released by the Department today are a hard won victory for HBCUs and their stakeholder communities,” Baskerville said in a statement. “While the regulations do not restore the pool of ‘creditworthy’ applicants to the pre-2011 level as NAFEO and its colleagues fought indefatigably to achieve, it is a step in the right direction…. We will remain vigilant in ensuring that the Department acts with alacrity to immediately implement the Parent Plus regulations as it indicated it will.”

Madison Avenue Visits Morgan State University By Patricia Wheeler Special to the AFRO

There are many definitions of advertising, but Andy Deaza, art director with McCann Worldgroup has a unique way of defining it. “Advertising is the intersection between consumerism and culture.” Morgan State University students got a real taste of the advertising business, when two advertising professionals from McCann Worldgroup visited the School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC), Oct. 17. Deaza and Chavonne Hodges, diversity and inclusion manager, spoke to Strategic Communication advertising and public relations classes providing insight into how the advertising business works and what it takes to get a job in the business. Although this was their first visit to Morgan, they both said they would love to come back. Deaza, a Bronx native, started as a fine artist, but he quickly realized, “that direction wasn’t going to move me out of my mother’s house fast enough.” Before coming to McCann, he worked at JWT, Arnold NY, Lowe, NY and FCB. At McCann, he has handled creative for accounts such as General Mills, Verizon, Weight Watchers and USPS among others. Deaza stressed it was important to get more people who looked like him into the advertising business. He speaks at high schools in the New York City area encouraging young people to consider careers in advertising. He has served as an advisory board member for ADCOLOR, a Dean DeWayne Wickham meets with Chavonne Hodges and Andy Deaza of McCann WorldGroup, a global ad agency in 120 countries. BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ITS ELECTRIC AND GAS BASE RATES CASE NO. 9355 NOTICE OF EVENING HEARINGS Evening hearings for the purpose of receiving public comment in connection with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s application for adjustments in its electric and gas base rates are hereby scheduled as follows: Thursday, November 6, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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Andy Deaza speaks to Morgan journalism students nonprofit organization that celebrates and champions diversity in the advertising, marketing, media, public relations and entertainment industries. At 26, Deaza is quickly moving up the ladder to become a creative director. He developed his passion for advertising at an early age, and interned at several agencies learning everything he could about the industry. He attended Miami Portfolio School in Florida, a school for creative people who want to go into advertising. Student feedback to Deaza’s visit was overwhelmingly positive. Several students expressed a desire for him to spend more time at the School and also sought advice for their own creative class projects. Ariel McNeil, a junior, said “I hope he will be able to come back and offer Advertiser: BGE workshops that will help us build our portfolios. Seirra Battle, also a junior, said of Deaza, “After listening to him, I have become more interested in the field and encouraged to take Publication: Afro American advertising more seriously.” Insertion Date: 11/1/2014 Deaza and Hodges met with SGJC Dean DeWayne Wickham and other faculty about the challenges Ad Size: and opportunities 5.42” x 8.00”for minorities in the field of advertising. Wickham encouraged them to return to Morgan and explored the possibility of Deaza conducting an extended Title: Notice of Hearings - 11/6, workshop for students. 11/10, 11/13, 11/17 & 11/18/14 Deaza and Hodges’ trip to Morgan was sponsored by the Advertising Educational Foundation If you have received this publication and McCann Worldgroup, a globalmaterial advertising agency network, with offices in 120 countries. in error, or have any questions about it please Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, created in July contact the traffic dept. at Weber Shandwick 2013, is 558 the nation’s only School at a historically black college with a primary mission to train at (410) 2100. the next generation of journalists and mass communicators to compete in a global environment.

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Reginald Lewis Museum Celebrates Book Review Rhythm for Sale a Decade of Md. History by Dr. Grant Harper Reid Amazon Digital Services Paperback, $14.95 300 pages ISBN: 978-0615678283

By Iyana Parker Special to the AFRO The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving community awards and hosting a gala. “What I really like about this museum is that it does fantastic cultural programming as a legitimate part of the museum’s mission. AfricanAmerican history and culture isn’t just elements of the past, it is occurring every day as we live it; the museum brings together the past and modern history celebrating it in a fun and interactive way,” said Helen Yuen, director of marketing for the Museum. The awards event, Oct. 29, will honor individuals and organizations making a

difference in their communities. With each award specifying the importance of social, economic and cultural contributions within the African- American community of Maryland, this year’s awardees are: Annette March-Grier, Bronwyn Mayden, Theo Rodgers, the AFRO American Newspapers, Associated Black

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Charities and the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. “One of the most important factors of the museums 10th anniversary celebration is the fact that the museum would not have gotten to where it is today without the support of the public service committees and law makers that were willing to help tell the story of Africa American Marylanders and celebrate that heritage with visitors around the world,” Yuen said. On Nov. 1, the museum gala honors Maryland State Delegate Howard “Pete” Rawlings, the first AfricanAmerican to become chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates. Rawlings served the 40th Legislative District in Baltimore from 1979-2003. The museum serves to honor Rawlings by honoring others like him to include Paulette Brown and many more. As a special addition to the gala festivities and fun, the museum will also be auctioning off Adam Jones’s autographed cleats, as well as a get away to San Juan Puerto Rico courtesy of Hyatt House and Southwest Airlines. For information on becoming a sponsor and purchasing gala tickets call 443-263-1811.

By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO “I went into the Countee Cullen library… and saw a book titled: ‘The Harlem Renaissance: A Historical Dictionary for the Era’… I peeked inside to see if [it] had any information about my grandfather, Leonard Harper… I asked the librarian… and was told to walk around the corner to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture… I rushed to the Schomburg Center and was able to find so much material about my grandfather that it took me decades to complete my research. The discovery of my family heritage by way of my grandfather was like opening up a treasure chest of precious metals.” –Excerpted from the Introduction Have you ever heard of the late Leonard Harper? Neither had I, before reading this reverential biography chronicling his fascinating life. A seminal contributor to the Harlem Renaissance, the versatile talent once dubbed the “Father of Cabaret” belongs right up there in the pantheon of the era’s icons along with the likes of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Rhythm for Sale was written by his grandson, Dr. Grant Harper Reid, who

dedicated decades of his life to this labor of love. We learn from its pages that Grant Harper Reid Leonard was born in 1889 in Birmingham, Ala. where, by the age of 4, he was already performing for pennies on the street dressed as a pickaninny. And by the time he passed away prematurely of a heart attack during rehearsals for a show set to debut in Times Square early in 1943, he had amassed an impressive resume that any entertainer might envy. However, this encyclopedic is much more than just a litany of Harper’s considerable achievements, for it also recreates in vivid fashion, the periods he participated in. Perhaps more importantly, in a straight no chaser style, it delves deeply into the psyches of both its subject and many of his AfricanAmerican colleagues. For, while other history books merely stick to the surface by focusing just on the singing and dancing, here we have a sobering exploration which examines their feelings about racism. Kudos to Dr. Reid for this long overdue tribute belatedly recognizing his truly remarkable grandfather.

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Is Kobe Bryant Hurting the Los Angeles Lakers? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Writers Sports news giant ESPN ran an article earlier this month suggesting that Kobe Bryant has aided the recent decline of the once-proud Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant’s bloated contract, his harsh critiques of teammates and his gradual decline have saddled the Lakers with an unmovable, aging superstar. Lakers President Jeanie Buss was asked earlier in the week about her opinion on Bryant, and she lambasted reporters with a stern warning. “Any free agent that would be afraid to play with Kobe Bryant is probably a loser, and I’m glad they wouldn’t come to the team,� Buss said in an ESPN televised interview. Buss’ strong words may fail to take in account the few free agents that the Lakers have whiffed on over the past few years, namely perennial all-star center Dwight Howard, who left after only one season as a Laker. Bryant, who’s scheduled to make roughly $48 million over the next two seasons, will attempt to return to full health after a rough stretch of knee and Achilles injuries over the last two seasons. However, with his injuries, salary and his tendency to demoralize his teammates, is Kobe killing the Lakers? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question. Riley: Kobe Bryant is absolutely killing the Lakers and their franchise. Unfortunately, they’re stuck with him. Bryant’s ruthlessness has grown into a different animal in the later stages of his career. The Lakers haven’t been able to secure a coach prominent enough to put a muzzle on Bryant’s mouth and limit the amount of superhero flashbacks that Bryant often has when he’s chucking 30-plus shots a game. His contract is more of an “I-owe-you-one� rather than anything based upon performance. With the cupboard scarcely bare of talent, the only way for the Lakers to seriously lure dominant players in their prime would be with sizable salaries, but Bryant’s contract makes that task tricky. And with his game in steady decline, the Lakers probably should’ve parted ways with the future Hall of Fame guard years ago. But, as he’s a longtime face of the franchise, they chose to honor their 36-year-old star, and that loyalty is killing them right now. Green: We’re talking about Kobe as if he’s been this unbearable burden in L.A. But the truth is that Bryant is the only thing keeping the Lakers relevant right now. There are numerous reasons that the Lakers have fallen flat on their faces the last few seasons but Bryant isn’t one of them. Poor drafting and horrendous coaching hires have sabotaged the franchise far worse than Bryant’s contract. Buss’ comments were spot-on, because if any player is unwilling to play for a championship teammate who’s going to critique their games for the better then what’s the point of them coming in the first place? Howard’s ego wasn’t strong enough to handle a leader of Bryant’s caliber trying to mold and shape his game, but that doesn’t mean that Kobe is a locker room killer, especially when Howard’s commitment has been challenged in the past. Kobe’s deserving of every penny the Lakers are paying him. He’s not deserving, however, of the criticism. Riley: There comes a time in every superstar’s career that he has to sacrifice for the good of

Kobe Bryant the team. Bryant could easily tone down the nastiness with teammates and could’ve easily taken less money. His time on the court over the last two seasons has been scarce while his salary continues to ascend. The talent just isn’t there on the roster to justify spending over 30 percent of the team’s salary to one player. The imbalance is too great for the team to compete fairly, and Bryant’s talent level and court dependency has decreased too dramatically to even try to make sense of. Bryant could surprise and return to a high level this season but even if that scenario plays out, the Lakers will still be a one-man army with little depth among the reserves. Green: The only thing hurting the Lakers is the lack of resources available to aide Bryant as a No. 2 or No. 3 option. Jeremy Lin and Jordan Hill are the next two highest players on the team behind the recently retired Steve Nash. Julius Randle has the chance to be an impact rookie but let’s not mistake him for the second coming of Tim Duncan. Aside from the lone year with Dwight Howard, who arrived to the Lakers fresh off back surgery, management has failed to put anybody of importance around their lone superstar. There have been worse contracts than Bryant’s $23 million that he’ll make this year for players who weren’t nearly as vital to their team. Kobe Bryant is the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s the one still making them relevant and still putting fans in the stands. There are a lot of things wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it starts with the front office. But Kobe isn’t one of them. He may be a little washed up as player, but he still has enough to contribute. It’s up to that front office to put the right pieces around him.

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‘He Made a Difference’ - Part XVIII In 1997, Sam was notified that he had been selected for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It was a moment of pride for my Pop, and I have to admit my chest swelled a bit. Up until this point, he and I had had several “arguments� over his greatest awards. He had a laundry list of achievements that he would choose according to how he felt at the moment. I, on the other hand, held out for his honor of having the 34th Street Post Office named after him. My argument cited the fact that a lot of people have been awarded plaques and trophies but very few had a building bearing their name. The irony of this situation was found in the location. The 34th Street Post Office is located in a part of Baltimore called Hamden. For those of you who know Baltimore, you know that historically, Hamden was a community that wasn’t known for holding out the welcome mat for persons of color. A limo met us at the airport in Cooperstown, and I started to feel like, “It don’t get any better than this.� About then I

glanced out of the window to take in the scenery best described in the books by James Fennimore Cooper. I could imagine Hawkeye, Deerslayer and Chingachgook running through the woods chasing or being chased by Indians. It was then that I noticed that those woods were about 500 feet down and there was no guard rail. I had been here before. I just sat back and hoped that God was paying attention. The trip to Cooperstown held out a double opportunity for me. The Annual Hall of Fame Golf Tournament is contested during the events leading up to the induction ceremonies, and I was to be a participant. With my Pop being one of the inductees and a little golf to boot, I was in hog heaven. As luck would have it, I was a winner. I called home to tell my wife that I had won a set of golf clubs and a crystal jug like the one Se-ri Pak just awarded for winning the Women’s Open Championship. She replied, “Se-ri Pak won a check for $160,000, where’s the check?� Having had my balloon burst, I headed outside to puff on another cigarette. If you visit my home you will find this beautiful Waterford crystal jug filled with jelly beans. The day of the ceremony arrived, and as Sam was seated on the stage with the other inductees, it was a proud moment for me. As he was called to the podium to make his acceptance speech, he tripped over a speaker and fell to his knees. Don Newcombe (of Brooklyn Dodger Fame) followed Sam at the microphone to say a few words about his experiences and longtime friendship (( &' (# &' "( !$ " with Sam. Don opened his # &# ! & " +'$ $ &' remarks by saying that he knew it was quite an honor to & ' ( - ( !#& be inducted into the Hall of

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Fit 2 Change Combats Childhood Obesity Among Homeless Youth By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO Childhood obesity has quadrupled in teenagers, and more than doubled in children over the course of the last 30 years. Frances Cuesta, a Baltimore area fitness and health advocate, has created an organization to address this growing problem among a very vulnerable population: homeless youth. According to the Center for Disease Control, almost 21 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 19 were obese in 2012. In 1980, that percentage was only five. Eighteen percent of children between the ages of six and 11 are currently obese, compared to seven percent 30 years ago. Cuesta has been working in the arena of health, fitness and wellness since the late 90s, first as a counselor for Jenny Craig, and then in various roles including a life coaching business and her current forprofit enterprise, Reinvent U Boot Camps, which addresses the health and fitness needs of women. Cuesta is now combining her love and business acumen in the area of health and fitness with a concern for area homeless youth, and is seeking to combat obesity by taking a new program, called Fit 2 Change, into local homeless shelters. “The homeless are a population that’s often forgotten, let’s keep it real,” said Cuesta during a recent interview with the AFRO. “When you think of homelessness associated with health and eating habits, you

think deprivation, you don’t think child obesity. But what people fail to understand is that child obesity is very high [in] homeless shelters.” Fit 2 Change has various components, including a fitness component called ‘Move’, a nutrition component called ‘Home Cooking,’ and a self-esteem program called ‘IMAGE’ (In Me A Greatness Exists). All of the components look to team experts in their respective fields (fitness trainers for Move, professional chefs for Home Cooking) with the youth population at homeless shelters in order to teach them physical fitness, how to cook for themselves, and how to combat the sort of negative feelings that can drive bad health habits. “We have to deal with it from a holistic angle when you’re talking about preventing obesity,” said Cuesta. On Nov. 19, Fit 2 Change will begin a year-long pilot program at Loving Arms, a youth shelter in Baltimore City. According to Cindy Williams, executive director of Loving Arms, the shelter emphasizes four areas of wellness—mental health, physical health, spiritual wellbeing, and emotional—and Fit 2 Change falls firmly within this ethos. “If you are not well physically, it affects everything about you,” said Williams. “Young people who are homeless, or runaways, or throwaways—which is the case for many of our young people— certainly when they’re dealing with issues of a lack of consistent or nutritious meals, all that is going to affect their energy and how they process, how their brains do their decision making, so I think [a program like Fit 2 Change] is critical.” ralejandro@afro.com

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They Want to Take Your Blood by Halloween Night By Daniel Kerry Capital News Service The American Red Cross is out for blood this Halloween. With enough on hand to impress even the most avid horror movie enthusiast, but not enough to meet local demand, everyone who gives blood during October will be entered in a contest to win a $5,000 Visa gift card, according to Steve Mavica, a Red Cross spokesman. And between Oct. 20 and 31,

each donor is eligible to win one of two Subway gift cards every day and a $25 American Express gift card each week. On Halloween, each donor center will host a fall party with punch, special food and prizes. The nationwide promotions are part of an effort to help the Red Cross meet its goal of 15,000 pints of blood per day. Donors have given about 347,000 pints of blood to donation centers across the country as of Oct. 24, which

averages out to 14,458 pints per day. On average, the Red Cross must collect 1,000 pints of blood per day to supply hospitals in its Chesapeake region, according to Mavica. The exact number of pints it collects fluctuates daily. “For us to collect to goal at any given drive, we will schedule roughly 1,200 donors to give blood,” Mavica said. “Because you will always have a percentage of people who don’t show up or

are ineligible to give, we try to schedule about 120 percent (of what we need).” The number of donors who have participated in the promotion in Maryland will not be known until the end of the month. A few people who donated at the Columbia, Maryland, collection center on Oct. 21 were completely unaware of the special promotions the Red Cross is running, because they didn’t even have to sign to up to be entered. Donors are

automatically entered in the $5,000 sweepstakes. A number of people donated simply because they get a treat out of helping others. “I donate because I can, and a lot of people can’t,” said Douglas Dell, of Ellicott City, a Howard County public school substitute teacher and recent graduate of the University of Maryland. “I come almost every week.” Dell, who was donating platelets, had no idea his name was entered in the sweepstakes.

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LEGALEDT NOTICES TYPESET: Wed Oct 29 15:27:41 2014 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES RFP NUMBER: B-1771-14 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (”HABC”) will issue a Request for Proposals (”RFP”) for interested and qualified firms to submit proposals to provide consulting services to the HABC Human Resources (”HR”) Department including, but not limited to, compensation studies, design of performance management system, creation of administrative policies and procedures related to new performance management system, and other compensation related consulting services as requested by HABC. PROPOSALS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 19, 2014. A non-mandatory pre-proposals conference will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the proposed contract for Minority Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, applicable to all minority and non-minority businesses proposing to provide the requested services as the prime contractor. No goal has been established for participation of Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts. Responders shall also comply with all applicable requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. The RFP may be obtained on or after Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the following location: Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Purchasing Department 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attention: John Airey, Chief of Contracting Services Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 Questions regarding the RFP should be directed in writing to the address and individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC RFP Number B-1771-14. TYPESET: Wed Oct 29 15:27:16 EDT 2014 CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for Water Contract No. 1279-Distribution Water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation Sefton Area and Vicinity will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, in Room 6 located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, October 31, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $100.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is B02551Water Mains Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Office of Engineering & Construction, Abel Wolman Municipal Building on November 7, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Principal Item of work for this project are: Installation of various size new ductile iron pipe, fittings, and appurtenances, replacement of various size valves and fire hydrants, renew/ replacement of existing water services, replacement of small (residential) meter settings and meter vaults, sidewalk restorations, curb & gutter, and roadway paving.

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) HCD Community Program Administrator II [63905] EPOSTED: Program Officer Recruitment #14-001207-002 Filing Deadline 11/3/2014 11:59:00 PM Salary: $45,938.00 - $59,62200/year Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in revitalizing communities and financing affordable housing. DHCD has an immediate opening for a Program Officer in its Division of Neighborhood Revitalization. This individual must be a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, with knowledge of laws, regulations and current practices in the areas related to the delivery of services to low and moderate income populations seeking to move to selfsufficiency and to homeless and potentially homeless populations. Please visit www.jobaps.com/md to view the full job description, required qualifications and to submit an online application. TYPESET: WedEOE Oct 29 15:35:15 EDT 2014 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Recruitment #: 14-999999-1023 Contractual CDA Financial Analyst II Construction Finance Loan Analyst Filing Deadline: November 11, 2014, 11:59 pm Pay: $18.28 - $23.56/hour (Grade 14/base - step 9) Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities. DHCD has an immediate opening for a full-time Construction Finance Loan Analyst. The main purpose of this position is to assist the Construction Finance Managers in managing the loan from initial closing through construction and final closing, including the review and approval of construction draws and cost certifications. Please view all the components of this challenging position at http://www.jobaps. com/md

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The #1 Ranked Education Program in the USA The #1 Ranked Education Program in the USA (For 5 STRAIGHT YEARS) (For 5 STRAIGHT YEARS) Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing Maryland State Department of Education seeks staff for cur Maryland Stateleader Department of Education (MSDE) seeks (MSDE) education and Community Development (DHCD) is a national in education staff for current & otherProgram potential opportunities in its state-wide l in its Juvenile Services Education at various the financing and developmentopportunities of affordable housing and building & leading this progressive program by bringing your innovative Juvenile Services Education Program at various state-wide lo-& creative community development lending. The Accountant Supervisor MSDE’s alternative education team! position is a management position responsible for managing cations. Be a part of building & leading this progressive program by the grant accounting operations of the Department, in order to bringingADMINISTRATIVE your innovative & creative instructional skills to MSDE’s OPPORTUNITIES ensure that activities support program and financial goals and alternative education team! comply with State, Federal, and Departmental regulations, Principal procedures, and deadlines. Please visit www.jobaps.com/md ADMINISTRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES SECONDARY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES to view the full job description, required qualifications and to Principal submit anWed online EOE TYPESET: Oct application. 29 15:35:31 EDT 2014 Special Education

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The Top Cities for Readers of African American Literature AALBC.com assessed the relative strengths of almost 300 American cities, to determine which ones are best able to provide environments that are supportive of, and conducive to, the enjoyment of African American Literature. Our 2014 list improves on our original list, first published in 2013, by considering more factors for each city. Some of the factors we considered and evaluated included the: · number of library visits per capita; · number of African American book clubs; · number of African American book stores; · city having a minimum population of 100,000; · percentage of African Americans relative to city’s overall population; · number of book events for African American readers; · number of African American owned newspapers; · number of websites dedicated African American books (city of the web site’s founder); · quality (length of visit, number of pages viewed, duration of stay) to the AALBC.com website, over the past 365 days; and more. We also took points away from cities with strong negative indicators for African American literacy as reflected on reports like, The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males 2010. Finally, rather than ranking these cities, as we did last year, we decided to group the cities into tiers and sort the cities alphabetically within each tier. This article is intended to inform readers which cities are supportive of African American literature by providing the best resources for both readers and authors, and to acknowledge each city’s contribution to that effort. Top Tier Cities These cities ranked high on almost all of the factors considered. Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA is one of the top destinations for readers of African American literature. Atlanta hosts the National Book Club Conference (NBCC), the premier event for book clubs from across the nation. Hosting the NBCC makes sense since Atlanta is one of the cities with the most Black book clubs in the U.S. Atlanta is also home to Written Magazine who hosts the popular Wine & Words® events. The city is also one of the top cities for independent Black owned bookstores in the nation; including the cultural institution, Shrine of the Black Madonna; Medu Bookstore; and Sisters Bookshop. Los Angeles, CA is home to one of the oldest and perhaps finest remaining Black owned bookstore in America, Eso Won Books. The city hosts a number of popular events including, the 8 year old, Leimert Park Village Book Fair. Los Angeles is another top city for socializing with other readers, as it is in the top five cities with the highest number of book clubs focused on African American literature. While New York, NY is arguably the publishing capital of the

world and home to the National Book Awards, “The City,” however, did not earn any points for those reasons. New York is home to The National Black Writer’s Conference, The Harlem Book Fair, The African American Literary Awards Show and many other events dedicated to African American literature. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hosts a variety of programs and is one of the finest Black cultural institutions in the world. New York City is also home to Mosaic Literary Magazine and Writers’ World Newspaper, two publications dedicated Black literature. Philadelphia, PA is one of the cities with the most number of Black owned book stores including Black and Nobel, Hakim’s Bookstore and Gift Shop, and Horizon Books Inc. The city’s Black owned newspaper, the Philadelphia Tribune, was founded over 130 years ago. Philly also hosts to the 23 year old African American Children’s Book Fair, the largest event of its kind in the country. Washington, D.C. is one of the nation’s great cities for readers of all types of literature, and despite the loss of a several important booksellers in recent years they continue to be one of the nation’s top cities for readers of African American literature. D.C. is home to the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation and the ubiquitous booksellers Mahogany Books. They have three newspapers, the AFRO American, District Chronicles, and the Washington Informer. Second Tier Cities Baltimore, MD Chicago, IL Houston, TX Columbus, OH New Orleans, LA Baltimore, Md., covered by the Baltimore Times, hosts several annual Black book events including, the Baltimore African American Book Festival. Baltimore also the home of the publisher Black Classic Press who has been publishing books for over 35 years. The bookstore, Everyone’s Place, also calls Baltimore home. Chicago, IL is a city with a great literary tradition. They are the home to the venerated, Third World Press, who has been publishing books for almost 50 years. They are the top city for independent newspapers, leading the way with the iconic, 114-year-old, Chicago Defender. Chicago is also one of the top cities for independent bookstores which include Frontline Bookstore and The Underground Bookstore. The city also hosts the popular, The Cavalcade of Authors, an event which just celebrated its 10 year. New Orleans, LA, is home to three newspapers, Data News Weekly, Louisiana Weekly, and the New Orleans Tribune. They are also known for several book events including; The Bayou Soul Writers and Reader’s Conference; and Homefest, hosted by the Community Book Center. New Orleans was also one of the few cities listed here not penalized for making the list of the worse performing cities for literacy. Houston, TX is home to one of the oldest websites, dedicated to Black books, Cushcity.com, Cushcity also ran a physical store for a number of years but is now best known the National Black Book Festival, which has hosted most of the top African American authors. Houston is also another top city for Book clubs and brought the most number of new visitors to AALBC.com in 2014.

Third Tier Cleveland, OH Detroit, MI Memphis, TN Newark, NJ Richmond, VA Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO Cleveland, OH has one of the highest library visits per capita of any city in the country. They are the home to A Cultural Exchange bookstore. Detroit, MI, boasts a Black citizenry of more than 82% of the total population and is the home to three newspapers, Michigan Chronicle, Michigan Citizen, and the Telegram Newspaper. They are the home to Source Booksellers and The Essence of Motown Writers Alliance & Motown Writers Network. Memphis, TN, hosts the Black Writers And Book Clubs Literacy Festival is one of the top 10 cities visiting AALBC.com over the past year. The city is home to the Tri-State Defender newspaper and is also a top city for book clubs. Newark, NJ’s newly elected Mayor, Ras Baraka, the son of former NJ State Poet laureate Amiri Baraka, holds a great deal of promise for a city with an established literary legacy. Richmond, VA is the home to Richmond Free Press, and The Richmond Voice newspapers. Richmond, with a Black population greater than 50%, is on Amazon’s list of the “Most Well-Read Cities in America.” Seattle, WA attracted Go On Girl! Book Club’s, 30 national chapters, for their 23rd Annual Awards Weekend. The city of avid readers visits the Seattle Public Library at one of the highest rates, per capita, than any city in the country. Seattle is also #4 on Amazon’s list of most well-read cities. St. Louis, MO is home to The St. Louis American who won the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Russwurm/Senstacke Trophy for general excellence, making it the “Best Black Newspaper” in the nation. Worthy of Note Ann Arbor, MI; Baton Rouge, LA; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Oakland, CA; and Tallahassee, FL.

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