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Black Voter Turnout Staggeringly Low in Baltimore City By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO At most, 36 percent of Black registered voters in Baltimore City voted in the 2014 General Election. Based on early exit poll data, the AFRO calculates a rough estimate of only 27.7 percent of voting age Blacks cast their ballots in Baltimore City. The experts predict that the actual number is likely much lower based on structural obstacles to voting as well as general voter apathy. According to Dr. John Bullock, assistant professor of political science at Towson University, that 27.7 percent figure likely significantly overstates the percentage of Blacks that actually turned out to vote. “Blacks actually tend to turn out less,” said Bullock, who notes that not only do a higher proportion of Whites tend to vote than Blacks, but that persons with higher income, education and who are older also vote at a more consistent rate. He indicated that Blacks in highly impoverished Baltimore City likely turned out at a rate even lower than the dismal 27.7 percent the AFRO was able to calculate based on available data.

Bullock says that many factors affect Black voter turnout in Baltimore. He notes that some of the common challenges are structural issues, such as general apathy and ineligibility to vote for convicted felons. Bullock believe the biggest issue is a lack of progress in people’s lived daily realities. “I think [the low turnout] has to do with the conditions that people have lived under for a number of years,” said Bullock. “They may look at their neighborhoods, their schools and public services, and [they may] not see much of a change whether they vote or not. So they figure, ‘Well, why vote anyway?’” For Catalina Byrd, an elections consultant who –Dr. John Bullock has worked with a number of campaigns in the state of Maryland, she says that Baltimore’s generational dynamics play an important role in suppressing turnout. Byrd notes that many older voters disengaged from the electoral process because they felt betrayed by the lack of progress under previous generation of Black civic leaders. “A byproduct of this is that [the older generation] didn’t teach their children the importance, or instill a value in the Continued on A3

“They may look at their neighborhoods, their schools and public services, and [they may] not see much of a change whether they vote or not. So they figure, ‘Well, why vote anyway?’”

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Incoming Delegates Antonio Hayes and Cory McCray Discuss Their Vision for Leadership By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO As the significance of last week’s electoral outcomes continues to unfold, a new, younger crop of delegates are reshaping what the Democratic party looks like in Baltimore City and Maryland. These newly elected leaders are less concerned with the civil rights and social issues that have dominated Baltimore’s political class since the 60s. They are now more focused on how they can use their office to create economic opportunities that move residents beyond the middle class. Recently, newly elected Continued on A6

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Antonio Hayes (R) and Cory McCray, newly elected delegates to Baltimore’s 40th and 45th districts.

Obama Taps Into the Larry Young Morning Show By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent On Election Day, President Barack Obama appeared on “The Larry Young Show” on WOLB 1010AM to make a last appeal to Baltimore voters to get out and vote for the state’s Democratic candidates. “Grab your friends and neighbors and co-workers and go make sure they do the right thing, because a lot is at stake in terms of the progress we’ve made; we’ve got a lot more we’ve got to do,” he told the radio show host in the 10-minute interview. He later added, “’m not trying to sell people some sort of false hope…, things are not going to change overnight. But, we have made real progress, mainly because people voted in 2008 and voted for me in 2012 and I was able to get things done, like Obamacare, that are helping millions of people.” Young, a former state senator

and popular personality among the city’s Black residents, challenged the president’s request for more support. “Mr. President one of the biggest things that disturbs me is the fact that…you’re not on the ballot, but in many, many situations, truth be told, sir, you’re on the ballot because we’ve been there for you twice; we’ve had your back and we’re going to have your back. And your coming to us this morning, you’re asking us for the third time to have your back,” Young said. Obama pressed forward with his petition, however. “This is the last time that I’m going to be asking folks to vote while I’m still president,” he said. “[But], all the things we’ve fought for, all the things we’ve been trying to get done over the last several years depend on having folks in the statehouses and in Congress that care about what I care about, which is working families and Continued on A6

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Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown.

Ferguson Goes to the UN in Geneva: Stunt or Clever Strategy? Michael Brown’s Parents Present their Case—Has U.S. Violated the Convention Against Torture? By Saschane Stephenson Special to the AFRO “What were they thinking?!” Standing alongside their attorney, Michael Brown’s parents stood on the streets of Geneva, Switzerland, calling for peaceful protest from supporters in Ferguson, and declaring that they “want the world to know” what’s going on in Ferguson. “We need answers and we need action. And we have to bring it to the U.N. so they can expose it to the rest of the world, what’s going on in small town Ferguson.” As I took in the flaming red hair of Michael’s mother, Lesley McSpadden, I thought it appropriately reflected the tamed anger and indignation of a mother’s loss of her child. Better yet, the fiery color embodied the tensions and presently subdued rage of a community that has grown weary of the deaths of their unarmed children. I wondered if their presence in Geneva was a publicity stunt or rather some brilliant strategy that slipped by all of us who have been looking on. It is almost three months to the day of the death of their son. They, like the rest of the nation, are waiting for the grand jury decision on whether police officer Wilson will be indicted on criminal charges. McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr. have literally moved from the streets to the world stage; and with a bright spotlight on the United States, they are calling for global Continued on A3

Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees

Stevie Wonder, Alvin Ailey and Charles Sifford

By Lisa Snowden-McCray Special to the AFRO

A legendary singer, slain civil rights activists, a golfer who broke barriers and a world-famous choreographer are a few of the latest recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Obama announced, Nov. 11, that Stevie Wonder will be among 19 people who will receive the honor at a ceremony that will be held at the White House on Nov. 24. “I look forward to presenting these 19 bold, inspiring Americans with our nation’s highest civilian honor,” President Obama said in a statement. “From activists who fought for change to artists who explored the furthest reaches of our imagination; from scientists who kept America on the cutting edge to Continued on A3

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The U.S. Army has issued an apology for a policy that approved use of the word “Negro” to refer to its Black service members and has dropped the term from the document, according to news reports. “The U.S. Army fully recognized, and promptly acted, to remove outdated language in Army Regulation 600-20 as soon as it was brought to our attention,” an Army spokesman said in a statement cited by CNN. “We apologize to anyone we offended.”

Army Regulation 600-20, also called Army Command Policy, outlines personnel standards and policies. In a section on equal opportunity, the policy stated that “terms such as ‘Haitian’ or ‘Negro’ can be used in addition to ‘Black’ or ‘African American’” to describe “a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.” Though Pentagon officials did not say when the outdated language first appeared in the document, it appeared to be many years ago, reported The Associated Press. It was removed on Nov. 7, however, two days after CNN first reported on the regulation.

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NAACP Honors Veterans and Activists at Annual Freedom Fund By AFRO Staff More than 500 people gathered together for the Baltimore City NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, Nov. 7, at Martin’s West. The banquet is the largest fundraiser held by the organization each year. The evening kicked off with the President’s Reception for honorees, Baltimore NAACP Board Members, special guests and corporate sponsors. The Master of Ceremonies was Elder Anthony McCarthy, host of The Anthony McCarthy Show on public radio WEAA 88.9 FM. “Each year this event gets better and better and we really appreciate the support we get from our Executive Board, members and corporate sponsors,” said President Tessa Hill-Aston. “But this banquet is also about honoring the extraordinary work done by men and women on behalf of equality, justice and fairness,” she added. The 2014 Baltimore City NAACP honorees were Helen Dale, longtime community and women’s rights advocate; Marshall Klein, owner of ShopRite; Del. Jill Carter, District 41 of the Maryland General Assembly; Carlton Gordon, member

of the Baltimore City NAACP Executive Board; Lance Lucas, Technology Business Leader and community advocate; and Patricia Frazier, longtime minority business advocate. A special tribute was also paid to and 2014 Baltimore City NAACP Awards were given to several veteran leaders; past Maryland Department Commander Leroy E. Thornton; Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Wilson J. Thornton Jr.; and

intervention. Their petition suggests that the U.S. is a territory where human rights violations are rampant. Yes, it seems hard to believe, but the U.S. might just be put under a microscope where typically they are the ones who call out the violations of other nations. It has been reported that the parents of Michael Brown gave an emotional testimony, Nov. 11, in a closed meeting proceeding, before the United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT). What is CAT, and how in the world did Michael’s parents end up in Switzerland before them? According to its website, the Committee Against Torture (CAT , also referenced here as the Committee) is a group of 10 independent specialists, including China and the U.S., that monitors the execution of the human rights rules under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment

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voting process, in their children,” explained Byrd. “So you have the next generation now not even being pushed to vote,and having to find reasons on their own to vote.” For persons between 18 and 29, says Byrd, the priorities and demands of young adulthood often overtake any imperative to become engaged in the electoral process. This disengagement is then exacerbated by campaigns that focus their energy on traditional voters to the neglect of potential future supporters. “It’s always funny because everybody does voter registration—those new voters never get any outreach because [campaigns] don’t anticipate that they’re going to vote. . . . Democrats in Baltimore City don’t vote, they just register.” To see how we reached our figure of 27.7 percent, visit www.afro.com.

Among the dignitaries present were Rep. John Sarbanes, the Rev. Jerome Stephens with Sen. Ben Cardin’s Office and Michele Brown, representing Sen. Barbara Mikulski. In addition to honoree, Del. Carter, Del. Nathaniel Oaks also represented the Maryland legislature. Additional guests included Judge Sylvester Cox, Baltimore City Circuit Court and Lt. Col. Melvin Russell, Baltimore City Police Department and City Council members Sharon Middleton, Nick Mosby and William Welch. See more photos on Afro.com

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there remains much to be done and we need to be members, supporters and partners with the Baltimore City NAACP.” President Hill-Aston said she couldn’t have been more pleased with the turn out and the whole banquet. “There was so much energy in the room and many people were congratulating us on securing the 2017 National NAACP Convention for Baltimore. We spend the bulk of the year working on very serious and important issues. It was good to relax, sit back and have a good time for a great cause,” she said.

Council members Sharon Green-Middleton, William Welch, Tessa Hill-Aston, NAACP president and Councilman Nick Mosby

Earl William Nesbitt, well-known and longtime veterans advocate was honored posthumously. A special message came from Vice President Adrian Muldrow calling those in attendance to action. Baltimore City State’s Attorneyelect Marilyn Mosby delivered a rousing key note speech that had everyone on their feet with her “I am a byproduct of the history and work of the NAACP.” She said, “We have accomplished much but

or Punishment as evidence by activities of State parties. State parties are countries or nations that have signed on to be subject to the jurisdiction, or authority, of the Committee. The United States agreed to be subject to CAT back in 1988. The Committee is in its 53rd session at the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, running from Nov. 3-28. The parents of Michael Brown were able to come before the Committee through one of the three main procedures for bringing a complaint of a violation of the provisions of any one of several human rights treaty. The legal experts assisting the parents used the individual communications avenue under Article 22 of the Convention to get them in the door. The Committee has to consider communications received by an individual against whom there have been alleged human rights violation or on behalf of the person who was allegedly violated. The Committee will not consider any individual complaint unless there is clear proof that “the individual has

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exhausted all available domestic remedies.” A brief, or complaint, was submitted by a team of legal experts to the Committee. It stated that the local authorities in Ferguson have continually deprived persons of their human rights and have knowingly carried out violations in the past. The brief also asks for recommendations that would apply to the entire United States, including one where the attorney general and Department of Justice “must conduct a nationwide investigation of systematic police brutality and harassment in black and brown communities, and youth in particular.” They also ask that the procedure and findings of this investigation “must be made publicly available.” The United Nations says the recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,’ and that one shall not be subjected to torture or to

cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. By far one of the more interesting aspects of this likely review of U.S. law enforcement proceedings by CAT is that, under Article 14 of the U.N. rules, the United States, if found to be a violator, must ensure that the victim of an act of torture obtains redress. Moreover, in the event that the victim dies, the victim (Michael Brown via his family) is entitled to an enforceable right of fair and adequate compensation. The public has witnessed several stunts over the last two years in controversial legal cases involving the deaths of unarmed teens and adults. The outcome of this global strategy for justice in Ferguson, and across the United States, remains to be seen. What we can be assured of is that the parents of Michael Brown, and the legal network that supports the cry for solutions, are leaving no stone unturned.

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Note: Because there is no data available tracking votes cast by race, it was necessary to make a number of assumptions to reach our figure of 27.7 percent Black turnout relative the Black voting age population. To arrive at the 27.7 percent figure, the AFRO used the following methodology: First, We took the reported total number of votes cast for governor in Baltimore City (135,787) and calculated 63.3 percent of that figure in order to arrive at the approximate total of Black votes cast (85,953 votes). Sixty-three and three-tenths percent is the percentage of Baltimore’s population who identified as Black or African American in the last census. The AFRO then calculated the Black voting age population by taking the census’s most recent population estimate for the city (622,104 residents) and multiplying that figure by .789 (representing the 78.9 percent of the city’s population that the census estimates is of voting age).

That figure yielded 490,840 voting age residents in the city of Baltimore, from which we took 63.3 percent in order to estimate a total of 310,702 voting age Black Baltimoreans. Next, we calculated the percentage from the 85,953 estimated Black votes represented out of the total 310,702 person voting age Black population to arrive at 27.7 percent. The methodology is flawed in a number of obvious ways. First, the assumptions require that Blacks vote in proportion to their share of the population. Second, the figure would have to denote that the total Black share of Baltimore’s population is consistent among persons both over and under 18. However flawed, the assumptions were necessary in light of the limitations of available data. The figure is only as a very rough estimate of the turnout in last week’s election relative the city’s Black voting age population. Based on available data, 36 percent of registered voters cast a vote for governor in 2014. Assuming Blacks vote in proportion to their share of the city’s population, we estimate that 36 percent of Black registered voters cast a vote this year as well. We know, however, that Black registrations do not reflect their population share, so that 36 percent figure is an even higher overestimation than our 27.7 percent calculation for voting age Blacks.

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public servants who help write new chapters in our American story, these citizens have made extraordinary contributions to our country and the world.” Civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner will also be honored. The three young men were registering Black voters in Mississippi when they were murdered. Choreographer Alvin Ailey and golfer Charles Sifford also made the list of honorees. Sifford was a professional golfer who helped desegregate the Professional Golfers’ Association. Also on the list: broadcaster Tom Brokaw, Ethel Kennedy and actresses Meryl Streep and Marlo Thomas and 9 others.

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Managing Diabetes for Optimum Quality of Life

By Marcia Ra-Akbar Special to the AFRO iving with Diabetes isn’t easy. The challenges involving the disease can be overwhelming at best. Monitoring blood levels throughout the day, finding the right foods to eat , and financing perscriptions can be alot to take in. Although exercise can give you the highest likelihood of success in your battle with diabetes, it isn’t without its challenges. A diabetic’s body responds differently to exercise than a healthy body. With that in mind use these simple exercise strategies to help you.

Benefits of Exercise

With type 2 diabetes, exercise improves the way your body uses insulin to control blood sugar. It also lowers the risk of developing other medical conditions associated with diabetes. For the greatest benefit, 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise is recommended.

Exercise Tips

As each person’s blood sugar responds differently to exercise, it’s important for diabetics to track blood glucose levels before, during, and after exercise to prevent dangerous fluctuations. • Before beginning an exercise routine, speak with your doctor. Depending on your overall health, you may benefit from a test or two to see how exercise affects your heart. • Record the effects different types of exercise have on your blood sugar. This is especially important if you’re out of shape or if you’re trying a new form of exercise or changing the intensity of your workouts. • Add carbs to your diet the day you exercise and adjust your insulin accordingly. Keep a small carb-filled snack or fruit drink nearby for an instant boost in case your blood sugar drops. • To lower your risk of low blood sugar, stay on a regular schedule when it comes to exercise, meals, and medications. • Be aware that strenuous exercise may cause the production of hormones that work against insulin, causing a rise in blood sugar. You may need to adjust your insulin, diabetes medications, or calorie intake. Speak with your physician if

you’re unsure how to adjust your medications. • When you take your insulin should dictate when you exercise. This is a great question to ask your physician. • It may be prudent to have an exercise partner or let someone nearby who knows of your condition and what steps to take if your blood sugar drops. • In addition, wear a medical ID tag or bracelet or carry an ID card identifying you as a diabetic. • To make sure it’s safe to exercise, test your blood sugar levels 30 minutes before exercising and then immediately prior to exercising to see if your levels remain stable or if they fall or rise during exercise. • Test your blood sugar levels during and after exercising.

Exercise Guidelines

How should you react when you find out what your blood sugar levels are? If your blood sugar is lower than 100mg/dL, it may be unsafe to exercise. Eat some carbs and retest your levels before working out. Blood sugar measuring between 100 and 250 mg/dL is a safe zone prior to exercise. Take precaution if your blood sugar is 250 mg/dL or greater. Test your urine for ketones (substances created when fat is broken down by your body to be used as energy). A high level of ketones shows a low level of insulin. Exercising in this condition presents a dangerous risk of ketoacidosis, which requires immediate medical attention.

Stop Exercising If…

Low blood sugar is a risk during exercise. Take precautions and if necessary, check your blood sugar every half hour. If your blood sugar drops to 70 mg/dL or lower, stop exercising immediately. Also, sit out if you feel nervous, shaky, or confused. Eat a

snack or drink some fruit juice to raise your glucose levels and regain feelings of normalcy. Then recheck your levels every 15 minutes until it’s safe to resume activity. While exercise is so important for diabetics, you can’t ignore the possible risks. It may be annoying to have to test your blood sugar so often, but the benefits of exercise are well worth it. For more tips on Fitness, nutrition and health follow me on twitter @liveyourbestyou or facebook.com/mraakbar

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Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Diabetic Eye Disease Today, diabetes affects more than 29 million people in the United States or over 9 percent of the population. In addition, another 86 million American adults, more than one out of three individuals, have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for diabetes. Many African Americans are included in these statistics. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 percent of African Americans have diagnosed diabetes. Although all people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for diabetic eye disease, African Americans with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from the disease. Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease and includes cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults 20–74 years of age. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 800,000 African Americans have diabetic retinopathy, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 1.2 million people by 2030. “The longer a person has diabetes, the greater is his or her risk of developing diabetic eye disease,” said Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., director of NEI. “If you have diabetes, be sure to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. Don’t wait until you notice an eye problem to have an exam, because vision that is lost often cannot be restored.” Diabetic eye disease often has no early warning signs, but it can be detected early and treated before vision loss occurs. If you have diabetes, you do not have to experience vision loss or blindness from the disease. “In fact, with early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care, people with advanced diabetic retinopathy can reduce their risk of blindness by 95 percent,” adds Suber Huang, M.D., M.B.A., chair of the Diabetic Eye Disease Subcommittee for NEI’s National Eye Health

Education Program. Research has shown that when people with diabetes maintain good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, they can slow the development and progression of diabetic eye disease. In addition to having a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, people with diabetes should do the following to keep their health on TRACK: • Take your medications. • Reach and maintain a healthy weight. • Add physical activity to your daily routine. • Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. • Kick the smoking habit. Diabetes is a serious disease, and its complications can result in vision loss. Don’t turn a blind eye to diabetic eye disease. If you have diabetes, schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam and set your sight on healthy vision. For more information on diabetic eye disease and tips on finding an eye care professional or financial assistance for eye care, visit www.nei.nih.gov/ diabetes or call NEI at 301–496–5248. The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, leads the federal government’s research on the visual system and eye diseases. NEI supports basic and clinical science programs that result in the development of sight-saving treatments. For more information, visit www.nei. nih.gov. NEI supports more than $45 million in diabetes research and outreach, including the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net), a collaboration of more than 300 physicians at more than 100 clinical sites across the United States. About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the Nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational

medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.

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Lincoln U’s President on Defense Following Alleged Antiquated, Sexist Rape Comments By Shantella Sherman Special to the AFRO Comments made during a Sept. 16 women’s-only student convocation assembly at Lincoln University have landed the school’s president, Robert R. Jennings in hot water. Jennings’ comments have resulted in him being accused of discouraging the university’s female students from reporting sexual assaults, and suggesting that their dress, behavior and deportment were to blame for the way male students treated them. In a YouTube video of the speech, Jennings tells the audience, “We [men] will use you up, if you allow us to use you up. Well, guess what? When it comes time for us to make that final decision, we’re going to go down the hall and marry that girl with the long dress on. That’s the one we’re going to take home to mama because there’s something about the way you carry yourself and respect yourself that commands and demands respect from us.” It was on the heels of these statements that Jennings immediately announced three cases of false rape allegations that he attributed to girls fabricating incidents of rape when

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The Rev. Dr. Errol Gilliard Sr., pastor of Greater Harvest Baptist Church, was elected, Nov. 10, to serve as president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity. His leadership of the venerable organization will begin with his installation in January, 2015.

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delegates Antonio Hayes (D-40th) and Cory McCray (D-45th) sat down with the AFRO to discuss their approaches to campaigning and their visions for how to bring greater economic opportunity to a city that has over 23 percent of its population living below the poverty level. Both delegates won their primary victories last June by combining a broad outreach strategy focused on social media for younger voters and a more targeted effort for long-term, older voters. “One thing we’re doing is we’re communicating better,” said McCray. “ We’re on Facebook, Twitter [and] Instagram. We’re emailing you. We’re knocking on your door. We’re phone calling you. It’s a concentrated effort to get you to understand the issues we care about, whether it’s good government or economics. ” Hayes notes that the majority of his Instagram followers are newer voters. She believes that it was just as necessary to engage these newer, younger, voters on a social media platform as it was to knock on their door and have a conversation with them. “[Social media] communicates a different message to them about your level of commitment. Because you’re in their neighborhood, you’re on their ground,” said Hayes about the importance of combining new and more traditional campaign outreach. But effective outreach is only part of the story. Both candidates credit messaging with their success in this year’s primary and general elections. Hayes notes that younger voters are less interested in the civil rights and social justice messages that were at the forefront of previous generations’ concern. “There’s definitely added advantage to talking about economic policies, which are becoming more appealing to the future generation,” said Hayes. “They’re really looking to step out there on their own and do some stuff, and figure out how they fit into the larger thing we call Baltimore and the state of Maryland. When you start talking about economic empowerment, you’re getting their attention.” McCray noted that, while the city as a whole may be seeing an approximately 23 percent poverty rate, in his district it is closer to 50 percent. This dismal figure is despite the fact that his district alone has seen $2 billion in development over the course of the last five years. “Folks want

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relationships did not work out in their favor. Citing new legislation that enforced expulsion and incarceration for sex offenders on college campuses, Jennings advised the students not to put themselves in situations that would cause them to have to explain their own behavior and would ruin the lives of the males. “Because they’re going to have a record and that record is then going to follow them the rest of their lives. They’re going to be expelled from the university. It’s going to be very difficult for them to get into anybody else’s university… Why am I saying all this ladies? I’m saying this because first and foremost, don’t put yourself in a situation that would cause you to be trying to explain something that really needs no explanation had you not put yourself in that situation.” Following outrage from students, parents, and the general public, that called the president’s posture antiquated, sexist, and lacking compassion for rape victims, Jennings offered a written statement explaining his position. “The University is a center of learning and I assure you that I have learned from this process. I will choose my words more carefully. But make no mistake, my commitment to your education and safety is stronger than ever,” Jennings wrote.

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Dr. Robert R. Jennings says his statements were misunderstood.

jobs in the community. They want to figure out how can they go to work,” said McCray. For both delegates, it is not enough to create jobs offering $10 per hour if these employment opportunities do not generate meaningful wealth or help employees save for their future. McCray, who is an electrician by trade and an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24, believes that one of the best ways to create the sorts of living wage jobs that are essential to broader economic growth. He stressed the importance of strengthening union apprenticeship programs in order to ensure city residents have the necessary skills to do the jobs that are coming to their neighborhoods. In a similar vein, Hayes would like to see the city take better advantage of its two-year academic institutions to make sure they are training students for the city’s growth industries. Having a workforce capable of doing the job is only one part of the equation. Both delegates argue that the city and its representatives need to do more to ensure local hiring when developers or institutions are coming to the city or state for money or tax credits for their development projects. Hayes emphasized that the willingness of the state to grant assistance to such projects should be predicated not only on acceptable levels of local hiring, but on adequate levels of local procurement as well. “Just a small percentage of that [development] money can mean a whole lot to a little mom and pop store down on Washington Blvd,” said Hayes. “We have to make sure that we’re good stewards of those resources as they’re coming through the community. We have to hold their feet to the fire to make sure they’re reinvesting them.” McCray notes that the path to development is increasingly coming through public-private partnerships. These programs are typically funded when government dollars are combined with private investments. He says the key is to making these programs successful is to ensure that all parties walk away feeling like winners. McCray further adds that it is necessary for city officials in Baltimore to move away from low-bid contract models and to look to which partnerships offer the greatest value to the city. He says, “[We must ask,] ‘What is your economic plan to make sure we do local hiring?’ ‘What is your economic plan to make sure that we’re more inclusive?’ If that person has a better value in reference to local hiring and this person has the lowest bid, who do you think that [contract] should go to? [We’ll go with] the guy [who] has the plan [and who] wants to move us in the right direction. It’s about both [of us] winning.”

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their ability to get ahead and helping young people have as much opportunity as possible. “In a lot of ways these midterms are just as important as presidential elections,” he added. “In a democracy, the president is not just the dictator. I can’t get things done on my own; I’ve got to have partners in this process. And, Anthony Brown has been a partner; folks like Elijah Cummings have been partners. And we’ve got to make sure during these midterm elections we’re supportive, because they’ve been there whenever we’ve tried to get some important efforts done.” The president and Young discussed the sad truth that, in many cases, voters—particularly Black voters—give their power away. “I was joking with someone today [that] you go into a barbershop and everybody’s got an opinion about everything— why are our schools run down, why are we putting some of these folks back to work (in office), why is it Congress doesn’t seem willing to raise the minimum wage? Well, part of the reason is because even though we are all empowered with the right to vote a lot of us just don’t bother to do it,” Obama said. Historically, only about 35 percent of the American electorate votes during midterm elections, the president said, which means 65 percent are giving away their power. And that’s part of the reason why it is so hard to change the political status quo. “It’s a hard thing because people get cynical,” the commander-in-chief said. “As much progress as we’ve made there’s still people out there who don’t have a job; as much progress as we’ve made, there’s still neighborhoods where there aren’t enough opportunity and too many of our young people go to jail. And so at a certain point it’s kind of easy to think…none of this makes a difference.” But such decisions create a self-fulfilling prophecy, he added. “I’m not trying to sell people some sort of false hope…, things are not going to change overnight, but we have made real progress, mainly because people voted in 2008 and voted for me in 2012 and I was able to get things done, like Obamacare, that are helping millions of people,” he said, later adding, “My message is very simple, which is you have a chance right now to make a real, concrete difference in the life of your community…. Be a leader and make this happen.”

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EDITORIAL

Should the Congressional Black Caucus Give Utah Congresswoman-Elect Mia Love a Shot? (November 11, 2014) - Mia Love made history when she became the first Black woman to be elected to Congress as a Republican. Representing Utah’s 4th District, the daughter of Haitian immigrants is even more noteworthy because she is a member of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, a religion that up until 1978 did not allow Black men to be ordained into its priesthood. Love exploded onto the national consciousness on November 4th, when she went from mayor of Saratoga Springs to member of Congress. One of the many questions about Love is whether she will join the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBC is meant to be a voice for people of color, regardless of political affiliation. And while all of its current members are Democrats, Republicans who happen to be Black have joined it in the past, including former Representatives Allen West and Gary Franks. J.C. Watts-famously--declined to join the group although he did go on to work with the NAACP and advocate for HBCUs. Newly elected South Carolina Senator Tim Scott declined to join when he was elected to the House in 2010. While Love’s politics are typical for a Republican of today--she opposes Obamacare, does not think the flood of guns on our streets needs to stemmed and says all business taxes should be lowered—her positions on these issues would not rule her out for membership. The question is nevertheless why would Love want to join the CBC? When she first ran for Congress in 2012 she said she would eliminate student aid, end public housing aid and rental assistance. And while she has moderated some of these positions they would certainly raise eyebrows among CBC members. Love is not the only Black Republican elected last week. Will Hurd was elected to represent the 23rd district in Texas and shares many of her views on gun control, taxes and Obamacare. But her pioneering

status has certainly attracted more national attention. However, if she had her druthers, people would stop thinking of her as a pioneer despite the fact that her backstory makes her so compelling. Asked about that status the day after the election she told CNN: “Well, first of all, I think what we need to mention here is this has nothing do with race. Understand that Utahans have made a statement that they’re not interested in dividing Americans based on race or gender, that they want to make sure that they are electing people who are honest and who are — who have integrity, who could be able to go out and actually make sure that we represent the values that they hold dear. And that’s really what made history here. It’s that race, gender, had nothing to do with it. Principles had everything to do with it, and Utah values had everything to do with it. And so that’s the history that we made here.” Her positions may serve her well in Utah but such are dramatically insensitive to those in Utah or elsewhere who are economically deprived and need a more responsive government approach to assist in societal situations they may often get mired in beyond their control. Elements unfortunately all too visible in the earth quake ravaged country she left behind. In spite of her positions, a possible value Love may bring to the CBC is as a communication conduit to the conservative Republicans who in January take control of Congress. Not only may she assist the CBC to understand conservative positions and strategies, but in return serve as a mechanism for increasing the conservative sensitivity to issues important to the Black community. Absent her willingness or ability to work with the CBC in this and other meaningful ways, her presence in the midst of the CBC would only be window dressing benefitting no one.

COMMENTARY

Why Democrats Lost the Midterms

Now that the dust has settled after our nation’s 2014 elections across the country, here is my two cents worth on what has happened during the last couple of years, and what it means now. First and foremost, congratulations to the National Republican Committee. They had a 50-state plan, and they implemented their plan with dogmatic discipline and with little or no deviation by candidates, or state strategists’ preferences. Wellington E. During the election, I was in Webb four different states and heard the same theme uttered from Republican candidate to Republican candidate in all four of them: “This Democratic candidate “X” voted 99 percent of the time with Obama. This Democratic candidate “Y” voted with Obama 92 percent of the time.” This theme resonated in every state that I visited. It was clear that this strategy was initiated at the highest levels of the Republican Party and was expected to be carried out in every race in the country where there was a Republican candidate who had served in an elected position and there was an opportunity to line up on the “Republican side” of issues or on the “Obama side” of issues in the forefront of the American people. In my home state of Colorado, I was afraid that we Democrats were going to lose the U.S. Senate race, the governor’s race, and the majority hold to both chambers of the Colorado legislature. My having served on the most recent Colorado Reapportionment Commission in 2010, where we crafted the districts based upon access to a fair process for candidates from each predominant party, I thought that the House and the Senate of Colorado were competitive but with a positive edge of advantage to Democrats in that Democrats had been at a disadvantage up to 2010. However, given the lack of passion for the principles for which many Democratic elected officials coupled with victories on other

issues over the past six years, two days before the 2014 midterm election, I was fearful that we were going to lose it all in Colorado. Our Democratic base did not vote its winning capacity, and the Republican ground game was also better than ours. Of the political consultants the Democratic Party had hired, very few, if any, minority consultants were contracted to fill in their blind spots on data mining for voters. This same unsuccessful strategy model was applied on Amendment 66 in Colorado as well. Unfortunately, we Democrats had little to no respect for, and therefore almost invisible identification with, the accomplishments of President Obama, who had accumulated a litany of successes. We, as Democrats, should have been proud of and owned up to our record of sterling accomplishments from 2008 to 2014; gasoline prices are down, unemployment is down, health care accessibility is available to all, and, we even justifiably assassinated Osama Bin Laden. Not once, did we mention one Democratic success. This omission was the most shameful outcome of this 2014 election. We ran away from our successes – and Republicans fought against them, even though our efforts improved the lives of Americans. We should have been talking about everything from increasing the minimum wage across the nation to fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security and providing a national security plan to protect America. But we didn’t. Shame on us Democrats for not amplifying our improvements to the country. Elections are cyclical, and if we don’t have a message that resonates at the national level, the state level, and to the legislative

level, we Democrats, will be a minority party and our nation’s minorities will be shoved back into the shadows of not mattering once again. The Democratic Party’s national leaders are going to have to broaden their consultant base to include younger pundits and more minorities into their think tanks for successful elections in the future. Lastly, mail ballots work better for higher income level voters than for middle and lower level income voters. As columnist George Will once asked, “In our democracy, is it too much to ask for voters to go to the polls to vote in person?” I think not. Wellington Webb served as mayor of Denver from 1991-2003. He is the only mayor in U.S. who has served as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, president of the National Conference of Black Mayors, and president of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors.

The Question Black Conservatives Always Avoid

Bill Fletcher Jr. NNPA Columnist

Like everyone else, I am processing the November election results. I will write more about that later, but there was a radio exchange that I heard the night prior to the election that really got me thinking. On my way home from Baltimore, where I had been doing some electoral work, I found myself listening to a radio program that was addressing the upcoming election. The focus of the program was the Maryland governor’s race, which pitted African American, Democrat Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown against Larry Hogan, a White Republican who eventually won

the race. This program appeared to be oriented towards African Americans. A good deal of the air time was consumed with criticisms of the Brown campaign; mainly correct criticisms I might add. Yet, on the program there was an African American who had served in the administration of former Maryland Republican Gov. Bob Ehrlich. She was making the case for voting for Hogan and dismissing anything positive that had taken place under current Gov. Martin O’Malley and his Lt. Gov. Brown. At one point in the discussion, this Hogan supporter did something very interesting. She quickly made reference to mistakes that Republicans had committed around the country (she did not say what mistakes); made reference to racism existing in both parties (of course!); and then went on to say that all politics is local and that people should give Hogan a look. I was amazed that no one else on this radio program, at least while I was listening, pursued this issue. No one asked the obvious question: “Why should African Americans support someone from a political party that has carried out an orchestrated strategy to deny

African Americans the vote?” I have yet to hear a Black conservative address this and I ask myself, “Why?” How can someone who is Black ignore the fact that race is central in the Republican Party’s messages? How can someone ignore the fact that in Republican dominated state legislatures, statutes have been advanced that make it more difficult rather than less difficult for minorities, youth and senior citizens to vote? No one asked this sister anything like that. They acted as if now governor-elect Hogan exists in some sort of bubble and does not have to address the well-planned, and orchestrated efforts to narrow the electorate rather than expand it. So, to my Black conservative friends, would you please take a moment and respond to this simple question: How can you remain silent on voter suppression and, worse, endorse a party that has made that part of their strategy? Thanks in advance. Bill Fletcher. Jr. is the host of The Global African on TelesurEnglish. He is a racial justice, labor and global justice activist and writer. Follow him on Facebook and www.billfletcherjr.com.

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Does Racism Raise Your Blood Pressure? By AFRO Staff Encountering racism is stressful, but did you know that even the fear of discrimination can cause high blood pressure? A report funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated to health and health care, found that hyper-vigilance—the tension and anxiety people feel when they fear they will experience discrimination— contributes to higher rates of hypertension among Blacks. In cases where racism-related vigilance is low or absent, Blacks and Whites have similar levels of hypertension. But when people report chronic vigilance, the rates in Blacks rise significantly. Disparities in hypertension are considered a significant contributor to health disparities overall in the United States.

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Elizabeth Trimmer, Frenzela Credle,

The Pierians celebrated their 17th National Assembly Oct. Phyllis Dula 16-19 at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, Md. The group is Beverly Booth Brown, Jay Brown, Doris P. Holmes devoted to the purpose of promoting and encouraging the study and enjoyment of the fine arts. Some highlights of the weekend included a performance from Baltimore Tech Dance Studio; a mini concert by Lavenia Nesmith and Friends; business sessions; a performance by harpist Jordan Thomas; entertainment by the Sunset Band; a Chocolate & Charlene Proctor,Frances Faithful, Alice Bey, national Champagne Cruise on president, Pierians, Charles Bey the Potomac; a visit to the MLK Memorial; and an Alice Sue Cooper and Shirley Kane, Evening of Elegance with Baltimore County Chapter Marsha Meekins & Trio. Judy Grant and Darlene Moss

Veran Jackson, Vanessa Coles, Janet Waters

Ellen Howard, Carole Ball, Elizabeth Ramsey, Wanda Ramsey

Baltimore Tech Dance Studio performed before the Pierians

Brenda Jarvis-Carr, Ira Carr Mary Bracy, Alfred Bracy Dr. Carl and Merlene Adair

Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine

he Top 100 MBE Awards Ceremony, designed to acknowledge outstanding women and minority business owners in the DMV, Delaware and Pennsylvania, was held, Oct. 23, at the War Memorial Building in downtown Baltimore. Sharon Pinder, founder of the awards

The event was well attended

Judges: Josie Thompson, Peggy G. Geigher, Catalina Rodriquez-Lima, Paul Taylor and Shelia Lewis

Gladiators Photos by J.D. Howard

Past National Presidents: Mollie Neal, Mary Bracey, Shirley Hill, Frances Faithful. Standing, National officers: Cara Walker, left; Cornelia Robertson-Terry, LaNesha DeBardelaben, Honorary member Betty Thomas, Barbara Jarvis, national president; Alice Bey, Nelda Nebert, Merlene Adair, Lynn Dorman

ceremony said its winners exemplify excellence and economic stability. This year’s ceremony host organizations were the Mayor’s Office of Minority and WomenOwned Business Development, MBDA Business Center – Baltimore, Southwest Airlines, BGE, State Farm, Whiting-Turner and others.

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Karen Price Ward JoAnn Hill, MBDA; left, Karen Price Ward, Sharon Pinder, Michell Bell, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Christopher Gude, and Nunez (sponsor)

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ARTS & CULTURE

‘We be Readin’ Book Club Celebrates 25 Years of Literary Fellowship By Barbara Walker and Pat Wheeler Special to the AFRO The invitation read, “ For some time now, I have been thinking about starting a literary guild or book club where members come together once a month to discuss the literature of the African diaspora.” This letter was mailed in February 1989 and was the beginning of a 25year reading experience. Pat Wheeler who sent the letter, along with Debra Woods, started the African American Literary Guild: We be Readin’. Last month, Oct. 25, the 18-member coed book club celebrated 25 years of continuous reading. Book club members representing a variety of professions including psychology, communications, engineering, photography and the ubiquitous Washington attorneys engage in lively, wide-ranging discussions, which while primarily focusing on the African American and Black diaspora experiences can also include other general literature. The book discussions are held once a month and while the group discusses the book, the conversations usually end up with discussions on politics, the arts and just about any topic currently in the news. The group celebrated their 25th anniversary in a special way; they invited other book club members to participate in a panel about their clubs experiences and reading habits. The celebration also included a fun skit about a book club member’s failure to read a book as promised with dire consequences, a tribute to book club members who have passed away and a presentation about our favorite books. The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson was the favorite book that members read in the last five years. One member designated the book her favorite because of its “depth, educational value and clear coherent explanation of our life stories.” Other top choices were Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks by Jeanne Theoharis and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Favorite fiction reads included I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival Everett, Home by Toni Morrison, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi Durrow and Little Green by Walter Mosley. We be Readin’ members also discussed what makes the book club so special to them. Jason Miccolo Johnson, a professional photographer, put it this way, “Part of the longevity of our book club lies in the diversity of our members’ personalities, work and life experiences. This diversity informs each person’s perspective. But it is what we share in common that binds us. We are relatively of the same generation and share a certain type of ‘old school’ upbringing and culture. We are passionate. We are thoughtful. We are gregarious. We are independent. Yet, we are supportive of each other.” JoAnn Henry, one of the book club’s charter members, gave her reasons for the success of the group, “Everyone’s voice is heard. Each book club meeting brings new revelations about ourselves. We don’t always agree on everything, which makes our discussions that much

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The late historian John Hope Franklin speaks to the group about his book ‘Runaway Slaves.’ spicier and memorable. We can fuss and discuss, argue and say nasty things, but in the end, we do respect each other, which is a prerequisite to staying.” And another charter member, Kathleen Halley, adds, “Members bring their individual histories and personal experiences to our discussions. I have loved hearing the many life stories and varied opinions of members. I am moved by and enjoy the revealing, poignant, and often hilarious story-telling that takes place during our second-Sunday gatherings.” A member who moved to Arizona came back to Washington for the October celebration. “While we may have changed physically over these 25 years, we still retain the intellectual curiosity, flexibility and humor that has sustained us over that time. What I miss most about no longer residing in the D.C. area are family and friends, and I count all of you as my friends,” said Michael Mobley. Over the years, the book club has seen many changes in the membership but the group continues to evolve and grow. Henry summed it up the best, “Over the past 25 years we’ve rejoiced at weddings, held steadfast at funerals and welcomed new babies and grand-babies into the world.”

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Medical Colleges Group Awards Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Lisa Cooper

Lisa Cooper, director of the Johns Hopkins Center to Eliminate Cardiovascular Health Disparities, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Herbert W. Nickens Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The award is given annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and health care. Dr. Lisa Cooper Cooper has “revolutionized the nation’s understanding of how race and ethnicity affect health and patient care,” the AAMC said in a statement. “Through her work, she has identified precise inequities in how racial and ethnic minority patients perceive their health care providers and access the health system. She also has worked diligently to achieve health parity by partnering with these minority populations on communitytailored solutions.” She and her team at the Johns Hopkins center work with the Baltimore community to achieve the center’s namesake goal. Their efforts, funded by the National Institutes of Health, include the examination of how racial disparities manifest in cardiovascular outcomes and rigorous clinical trials to reveal proven, patient-centered solutions to alleviate the health disparities of race, particularly among African-Americans. “Dr. Cooper’s work has changed the landscape for equality, care and social justice in medical education,” says Janice Clements, Ph.D., vice dean for faculty for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Cooper, who also is an internist and the James F. Fries Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, received her B.A. from Emory University and her M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center. She received her M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health while completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has received numerous awards and honors for her

work, including a MacArthur Fellowship, the James D. Bruce Memorial Award for Distinguished Contributions to Preventive Medicine from the American College of Physicians and membership in the Institute of Medicine. This is the second time she has been honored in the spirit of Herbert Nickens; she received an award in his name from the Society of General Internal Medicine in 2006.

REV Cycle Studio to Host Free Indoor Cycling Class for Beginners

REV Cycle Studio, Baltimore’s only boutique fitness studio dedicated to indoor cycling, is hosting their 45-minute REV101 class tailored to new riders on Saturday, November 15, at 11:30AM. This class is being taught by Jim Givens and is completely free of charge. The REV101 class structure begins with 15 minutes to thoroughly review proper bike set up, the various cycling positions, and how to use the bike’s MPower Echelon Console to track your heart rate, calories burned, power, and RPM throughout the course of the class. Once riders are comfortable in the saddle, Jim will lead a 30-minute ride so participants can get a taste for what a class at REV is all about. Space is limited so reserve your bike today at http://www.revuup.com.

Rev. Al Sharpton to Preach Nov. 23 for 140th Anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church

The Rev. Al Sharpton and Baltimore community leaders join the Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney Sr., pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church, with his congregation of families and friends for their 140th Church Anniversary, 10 a.m., Nov. 23. The themed worship service, “Giving Thanks, Looking Back and Moving Forward” will be held at 718 West Lafayette Ave. Baltimore. “Rev. Al Sharpton is sure to add a special dynamic to our worship service,” Dr. McKinney said. “We are delighted to have an advocate of civil rights, who understands our theme’s relevance of truth to power through personal life experiences.” Macedonia has planned a series of other celebratory events to highlight the theme and showcase the Church’s historical past. The first in the series begins 6 p.m., Nov. 21, “Looking Back.” The public is invited to Macedonia for an evening of food and fun as they highlight the unique contributions of the church’s past six pastors. 11 a.m., Nov. 22, the theme’s “Moving Forward” viewpoint is celebrated during a semi-formal brunch at Martin’s

Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville, where the Rev. Jimmy Baldwin, pastor, Christian Community Church, is the guest preacher. The public is invited to join Macedonians on this momentous occasion; tickets for this event are $65. Also, the public is encouraged to attend all of the scheduled events.

2014 Baltimore Excellence in Design Awards Announced

The Baltimore Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIABaltimore) fosters public appreciation of the architect’s role in shaping our communities by annually honoring design excellence by Baltimore architects in a variety of categories in AIABaltimore’s Excellence in Design Awards. The design award-winning work of Baltimore architects has been recognized by a panel of nationally-recognized practicing and teaching architects. The 2014 Design Awards Committee was very pleased to have as jurors three well-known architects from Kansas City recognized for exemplary service and contributions to the profession of architecture: Sean Slattery, AIA, el dorado inc.; Jay Tomlinson, FAIA, Helix Architecture + Design; Laura The big Lesniewski winner was the Baltimore AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Design BNIM. School Excellence by Ziger/ in Design Snead LLP, Award Architects. recipients were honored during the Excellence in Design Awards Celebration at the new UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building. This event was hosted by AIABaltimore President Tom Liebel, FAIA, Marks, Thomas Architects. The Baltimore Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIABaltimore) is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Excellence in Design Awards. Of the 72 submissions, over 25 projects by Baltimore-based architecture firms were recognized. The big winner was the Baltimore Design School by Ziger/Snead LLP, Architects, which received three awards. For a complete list of awards winners including photographs, visit http://www.aiabaltimore.org/areas-of-interest/excellence-indesign-awards/

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The latest news coming down the Fairways is the honor being given Charlie Sifford by the President. I have to chuckle over the irony of this because according to Michael Jordan, President Obama would be in trouble if he had to make a three foot putt to break 100.

A lot of people are asking, “Who is Charlie Sifford?” The answer is simple. Charles Sifford is the Jackie Robinson of professional golf. When I think of Sifford, I think of Lee Trevino. Both were respected on the courses of their communities, but found that there was another word on the other side of the tracks. Trevino and Sifford were

N.C. A&T Shuts Out Morgan State, 45-0

By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor The Morgan State University Bears suffered their worst loss of the season, falling in a 45-0 shutout to the North Carolina A&T Aggies on Nov. 8 at Aggies Stadium in Greensboro, N.C. Nothing went right for the Bears as they fell behind, 31-0, by halftime. Aggies Junior quarterback Kwashaun Quick was nearly perfect, passing against Morgan’s defense. He connected on 22-of-29 pass attempts for 249 yards and four touchdowns. Quick also led the Aggies on the ground with 63 rushing yards. Morgan State’s offense was shut down completely. Bears senior quarterback Robert Council completed just 3-of-9 pass attempts for 30 yards and was benched shortly after throwing his second interception late in the second quarter. Junior quarterback Moses Skillon replaced Council but completed only 5-of-14 pass attempts for 88 yards. Even the best offensive player for Morgan was contained – sophomore running back Herb Walker Jr., who has rushed for more than 100 yards in five games this season and has more than 1,000 rushing yards recorded on the year, was held to just 22 yards on 10 carries. The win puts North Carolina A&T (8-2, 5-1 MidEastern Athletic Conference) in a tie for first place in the MEAC standings. Morgan State (5-5 overall, 4-2 MEAC) drops to fourth place in the MEAC and will host South Carolina A&T (7-3 overall, 5-1 MEAC) on Nov. 15 at Hughes Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST.

among the elite in the world of hustlers, often playing $20 matches when they didn’t have bus fare in their wallets. However in 1961, Charlie was allowed to cross the tracks. This was a whole different world from working as a caddie for 60 cents a day. And, the bulk of this money went to his Mom to help make ends meet. Charlie had one impossible goal. He wanted to play on the PGA Tour. However, there was a clause in the PGA Charter citing that the events were for “Whites Only.” Charlie was witness to the failures of Bill Spider and Teddy Rhodes as they crashed against the wall guarded by Jim Crow. As he toiled in vain to cross the color line, Charlie was dominating the Colored World of Golf. He dominated the Negro National Open winning the event six times. During this period he befriended such notables as Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Don Newcombe and Jackie Robinson. Jackie offered this as advice, “You have got to have thick skin; you can’t be a quitter.” My Pop never got close to Charlie, but he was a fan. He followed his progress with the eye of a writer and a wannabe

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Professional golfer Charlie Sifford golfer. I can remember when Shell aired “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.” This TV event was a new form of entertainment designed to bring head to head play among the elite to the public. When Charlie Sifford was invited, Sam was so excited he looked about to bust. This was quite interesting coming from a man who very rarely showed emotion. Charlie was pitted against Jack. Jack cleaned his clock

and the interview after the match set Sam off. Charlie complained quite a bit about the condition of the golf course. This prompted Sam to remind me that Charlie had been playing on courses where the grass was cut once a week. This prompted me to remind him that Charlie stepped on that first tee with the weight of the entire Colored Community on his back. Sam decided to cut him some slack.

When you hear the expression, “He has come full circle,” it’s ok if you think of Charlie Sifford. Here is a guy who worked on a golf course for 60 cents a day to having won over a million bucks in his career, and now he is about to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Not too shabby. If you are interested in a good read, Charlie’s book Let Me Play can satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 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 BALTIMORE CITY NO.TR15004; RECONSTRUCTION OF ALLEYS CITYWIDE will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204 City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. December 17, 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, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the AbelWolmanMunicipalBuilding, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of November 14, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $75.00. 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 Room 634, Charles L. Benton Bldg. , 417 E. Fayette St., Baltimore, Maryland21202. 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 A02601 - Portland Cement Concrete Paving. Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 10:00 A.M.on December 5, 2014 at 417 EastFayette Street, Room 724,Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Principal Items of work for this project are ”Class I Excavation, 5” Sub-Base Using Crusher Run, & 7” Plain Cement Concrete Pavement Mix No. 7. TheMBE goal is 23%; WBE goal is 10% APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor, Clerk Board of Estimates

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TYPESET: Wed Nov 05 14:19:21 2014 LEGALEST NOTICES HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY INVITATION FOR BIDS CARPENTRY SERVICES IFB NUMBER: B-1776-14 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors to submit sealed bids to provide ”on-call” carpentry services at various HABC developments as requested by HABC. BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 12, 2014. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. HABC has established a minimum threshold 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 threshold has been established for participation of Womenowned businesses (”WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts. Bidders 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 IFB and all supporting documents may be obtained on or after Monday, November 17, 2014 from the following location: Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Procurement 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

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Public Information Clerk - Provide basic legislative information to the General Assembly and the public. This position involves substantial contact with the public both in person and over the telephone. Administrative Support/Secretary - Format and print correspondence, reports, workgroup assignments, state regulations, and analyses. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Send resume with letter of interest indicating the positions for which you are applying to: Human Resources, Code 16/ 14AA (Code # is required on all resumes. Please state position applied for), Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-1991 or e-mail to jobs@mlis.state.md.us Department Legislative TYPESET: Wed of Nov 12 12:58:00Services EST 2014is an EOE. ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE has a full-time, 12month position available as an Administrative Associate in the Human Resources Office. Additional information may be obtained at www.carrollcc.edu.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Case Manager Detention Officer Engineer I, II & III Evidence Coordinator Fire Protection Engineer Receptionist, Detention Center Utility Support Worker II Utility Systems Technician II Utility Systems Technician III Visit our website at www. aacounty.org for additional information and to apply on-line. You may use the Internet at any Anne Arundel County library, or visit our office at 2660 Riva Road in Annapolis. Deadlines to apply posted on website. AEO/DF/SFE

YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN THE KNOW... WHEN YOU READ THE AFRO

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. 1241Water Main Replacement-Various Locations will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 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, November 14, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $50.00. 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 B02551-Water Mains Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 A Mandatory ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Office of Engineering & Construction, Abel Wolman Municipal Building on November 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Failure to attend the pre-bid meeting will result in any bid you submit being rejected without further considerations. Principal Item of work for this project are: Removal and replacement of approximately 13,940 linear feet of existing water mains, fittings, valves, and appurtenances with new 3-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, and 20-inch ductile iron Class 54 water main, fittings, valves, and appurtenances. Replacement of existing galvanized water service lines with new copper pipes, replacement of small residential meter settings and meter vaults, roadway paving, sidewalk restoration, curb and gutter replacement, erosion and sediment control, and maintenance of traffic as required.

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The Afro-American, November 15, 2014 - November 21, 2014

“LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS GOOD FOR THE HEART” Hello everyone, how are you? I am doing well thank you. I am getting stronger each day. By the time you read this, my “Boo-Boo” and I will be on a couple of week’s vacation to rest and get my strength back from my illness. This week, I want to talk about a couple of entertainers, I think are fantastic and are from the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. One in particular is an old friend, Rudy Turner, who now lives in Ocala, Fla. who recently reached out to me to let me know what he’s doing now. Many of you will remember Rudy from his performance for many years in Baltimore and Washington, DC area. Rudy began playing the guitar when he was just thirteen years old. He has performed with Candy Staton, David Ruffin, Stevie Wonder, Clifford Jordan, Hank Crawford, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Jack McDuff and Mary Wells just to name a few. You remember he played on the boat “Odyssey” based in Washington DC, for over a year and he has performed at the Library of Congress Rudy Turner, a musician and in the Baltimore, Washington Metropolitan area entrepreneur recently released for over 30 years. He has two CD’s under his own label as well his new CD, (self-named) “Rudy Turner.” Turner is known as “Rudy as recorded the Master Musician.” He plays with Funk about eleven instruments with Inc. and is on five CD’s perfection as well as being an with other accomplished singer. artists. Rudy is an extraordinary musician who can play eleven instruments; drums, piano, bass-foot pedals, xylophones, guitar, bass, organ, harmonica, the twelve string guitar, congas, acoustic and electric piano. His music style is jazz, R&B, Country, Blues, Rock & Roll, Classical and gospel. Dimitri Reeves, from St. Mary’s County, who A&M Unlimited with Marcia and Angie will host a deluxe roundtrip motor coach trip to New Jersey, Nov. 15, 16, to see “Sinbad” and the Intruders. Trip includes overnight hotel accommodations, dinner, breakfast refreshments and VIP seating at concert. For more information, call 301-892-1792.

Dimitri Reeves, dynamic young Michael Jackson dancer recently performed at the Rosa Pryor Music Scholarship Fund Press Reception event at the Arch Social Club. recently turned 21 years old, has been dancing since age 3. This year alone, Dimitri toured in Gary, Indiana; Detroit and Flint, Michigan; Philadelphia and Chester, Pennsylvania; Brooklyn, N.Y. and Newark, N.J. to display his talent as a performer of a lip-singer and a dancer in the Michael Jackson style. He travels all over Baltimore, street dancing to promote his talent. Vaughn Mason discovered Dimitri at a talent show in 2011 and has been working as his manager/agent. Recently he opened for The Emotions at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. and he has a CD of original songs, performed on the Carnival Cruise Line, the Six Flags and opened up for the Commodores in LA at the Gibson Amphitheatre. The Journey of Black Entrepreneurship Market Tour” hosted by Bowlegged Lou & Paul Anthony, (actors, producers and singers of the classic movie house from the Legendary Group Full Force) is looking for sponsors/exhibitors to participate in this event. This is a 13 city tour where local Black entrepreneurs will be honored based on their active commitment in the community. The Washington, DC Metropolitan market has been scheduled for 4-8 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Glenarden Gold Room, 8600 Glenarden Pkwy in Glenarden, Maryland. Dinner will be served. If you are interested, call 410-982-7444. Coming up, the Forest Park Senior Center will present a “1st Sundays Jazzee Music Series” featuring “The Wolf Pack Orkastra,” 4-8 p.m., Dec. 7. The Forest Park Senior Center Auditorium is located 4801 Liberty Heights Ave. Dinner is served and it is BYOB and free set ups. For more information, call 4110-466-2124. Well, my dear friends enjoy your weekend. If you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. Remember I do not except Facebook information, you must email me. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

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