The Baton Rouge Weekly Press - Week of May 24, 2012

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2,000 Convicted Then Louisiana Air National Guard Participates in Family Day Exonerated In 23 Years FOOD, FESTIVITIES, FUN AND FAMILIES

BY STAFF SGT. YOLANDA ADDISON

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Air National Guardsmen and loved ones celebrated Family Day, an event dedicated to connecting families by providing food, festivities and fun at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, May 20. The festivities included live music by the band the Louisiana Brew, a variety of delicious foods and a slew of activities for the kids. There was also an F-15 static display that allowed families to pose for pictures and get up close and personal with the aircraft. A few other displays were the New Orleans SWAT team, U.S. Marshalls and the 159th Security Forces Squadron with several specialty items and props. “Most people think the Air Force is just about airplanes and don’t associate it with other career fields,� said Tech. Sgt. Paul White, 159th SFS craftsman in charge of the weapons display table. Staff Sgt. Gary Lipkos, a heavy equipment operator See FAMILY DAY, on page 2

Airmen of the 159th Fighter Wing smile as they take a break from the ongoing activities during “Family Day,� an event dedicated to connecting families by providing food, festivities and fun, at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, May 20, 2011. Airmen were encouraged to bring their loved ones out so that they could spend quality time with their friends and families and introduce them to a piece of their Guard lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffery T. Barone, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office/Released)

CADAV’s Annual Headline Headline Headline Health Fair and Pre-Juneteenth Celebration BATON ROUGE – The 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be celebrating on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 11 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. and it will feature Southern University Greek Show competition. There will be no parade this year, but celebration will be at the Scotlandville Park that is located at 72nd Avenue and Howell Place. Food, fun and games will be at the Pre-Juneteenth Celebration! Sponsors for this event are as follows: United Healthcare, Southern

Red, White & Blue: The Arts & You: A Benefit for Manship Theatre and LSU Museum of Art On July 4, 2012 Manship Theatre and LSU Museum of Art team up to bring you a bigger celebration at Shaw Center for the Arts with spectacular views of the river and Baton Rouge’s annual fireworks display. Great food, cold drinks, the best seats in town and music that will inspire you to kick up your heels are all See ART, on page 2

Pictured from left to right are Duane Jordan, Dr. Charles Vincent, Mr. Ivory J. Payne and Mrs. Doloris Vincent all talking after the ceremony was held honoring Dr. Charles Vincent.

WASHINGTON - More than 2,000 people who were falsely convicted of serious crimes have been exonerated in the United States in the past 23 years, according to a new archive compiled at two universities. There is no official record-keeping system for exonerations of convicted criminals in the country, so academics set one up. The new national registry, or database, painstakingly assembled by the University of Michigan Law School and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law, is the most complete list of exonerations ever compiled. The database compiled and analyzed by the researchers contains information on 873 exonerations for which they have the most detailed evidence. The researchers are aware of nearly 1,200 other exonerations, for which they have less data. They found that those 873 exonerated defendants spent a combined total of more than 10,000 years in prison, an average of more than 11 years each. Nine out of 10 of them are men and half are AfricanAmerican. Nearly half of the 873 exonerations were homicide cases, including 101 death sentences. Over one-third of the cases were sexual assaults. DNA evidence led to exoneration in nearly one-third of the 416 homicides and in nearly two-thirds of the 305 sexual assaults. Researchers estimate the total number of felony convictions in the United States is nearly a million a year. (At left, watch CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman’s report on a support group in Texas for the recently exonerated, where the problem of false convictions is so bad it has driven victims of it to band together.) The overall registry/list begins at the start of 1989. It

gives an unprecedented view of the scope of the problem of wrongful convictions in the United States and the figure of more than 2,000 exonerations “is a good start,� said Rob Warden, executive director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions. “We know there are many more that we haven’t found,� added University of Michigan law professor Samuel Gross, the editor of the newly opened National Registry of Exonerations. Counties such as San Bernardino in California and Bexar County in Texas are heavily populated, yet seemingly have no exonerations, a circumstance that the academics say cannot possibly be correct. The registry excludes at least 1,170 additional defendants. Their convictions were thrown out starting in 1995 amid the periodic exposures of 13 major police scandals around the country. In all the cases, police officers fabricated crimes, usually by planting drugs or guns on innocent defendants. Regarding the 1,170 additional defendants who were left out of the registry, “we have only sketchy information about most of these cases,� the report said. “Some of these group exonerations are well known; most are comparatively obscure. We began to notice them by accident, as a byproduct of searches for individual cases.� In half of the 873 exonerations studied in detail, the most common factor leading to false convictions was perjured testimony or false accusations. Forty-three percent of the cases involved mistaken eyewitness identification, and 24 percent of the cases involved false or misleading forensic evidence. In two out of three homicides, perjury or false accusation was the most common See CONVICTED, on page 3

Career Compass Of La. Holds Spring Luncheon And Awards $100,000 In Scholarships BATON ROUGE - Career Compass of Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that provides career and college coaching services to high school seniors across the state, held its annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards on May 8th at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge. During the luncheon, $100,000 in scholarships was awarded from The Boo Grigsby Foundation on behalf of Career Compass. Eighteen high school seniors from East Baton Rouge, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, St. John the Baptist, St. James, Pointe Coupee, and St. Mary Parishes were honored. The recipients

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included: Daisha Badon, Brusly High; Tori Clelland, Assumption High; Bianca Cook, East St. John High; Ben Curry, Central High; Dashera Gros, West St. John; Brianna Guerin, Woodlawn High; Kaylan Hebert, Iberville Math Science and Arts Academy West; Austin Holcomb, McKinley High; Katherine Johnson, Pointe Coupee Central High; Kade Loupe, Brusly High; Lauren McCauley, Port Allen High; Kayla Mims, Livonia High; La’Ren Phillips, Plaquemine High; D’Ara Pillette, St. James Seated left to right: Kaylan Hebert, Mr. Lane Grigsby, The Boo Grigsby Foundation; Daisha Badon. Front row: StandHigh; Taylor Rotolo, Berwick ing left to right: La’Ren Phillips, Brianna Guerin, Brandi Tate, Clarissa Levy, Dashera Gros, Kayla Mims, Kade Loupe, High; Brandie Tate, Capitol Ryan Watkins, Julie Scott, Executive Director Career Compass. Back Row: Bianca Cook , Kacy Edwards, Executive See CAREER, on page 2

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Director Career Compass; Taylor Rotolo, Lauren McCauley, Katherine Johnson, D’Ara Pillette, Benjamin Curry, Javon Thompson, Tori Clelland, Austin Holcomb

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LOCAL NEWS Southern University announced today

the election of Erin Rogers as the new Miss Southern University 2012-13 and Willie McCorkle as the 201213 Student Government Association president.. ..See Page 3

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SU AG CENTER TRAINS AGENTS apital Area held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, showcasing the Y’s dedication to serving the needs of the Baton Rouge community and honoring the many individuals who helped make that goal a reality. ..See Page 3

The Community and Economic Development Program at the SU Ag Center organized training for Extension Agents across the state on on May 10, 2012. ...See Page 5

SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE

Jason Nelson’s major label debut SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE, one of the most anticipated Gospel CDs of the year, will be in stores May 22. Nelson finds himself in the unique position of having a Top-10 single on the radio.. ..See Page 6

DR. HEYMSFIELD VISITS SU

Dr. Steven Heymsfield, George A. Bray, Jr. Endowed Super Chair in Nutrition, Executive Director at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, paid a courtesy visit to the Southern University Agricultural Research..See Page 7

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ExxonMobil YMCA Receives $25,000 From The Baton Rouge Chapter Of The Links, Inc.

BATON ROUGE, LA – The Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Inc., which has a focus on combating childhood obesity, donated $25,000 to ExxonMobil YMCA. On Saturday, The Links, Inc. held a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration of the newly renovated space which is now called the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Links Inc. “Kids Zone�. The donation provided the funds needed to reconstruct the layout of the room, which had previously been divided into three small areas. The renovations have opened the area, giving three times the number of children the opportunity to enjoy activities in the new multipurpose area. Adults can also use this area. The space can accommodate nutrition classes, physical activity, art activities, a computer lab, and meetings. In the summer of 2011, the Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Inc. sponsored a “boot camp� for about 200 children which focused on nutrition education, physical activity and swimming lessons. The

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success of the program led the Links to again partner with the ExxonMobil YMCA to meet the needs of children and adults in the North Baton Rouge community. A need for additional space was identified and led to the renovation. “The Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Inc. is very happy to contribute to an environment which will enhance the healthy development of our children�, said Brenda Birkett, chapter president. The children are already enjoying their new Kids Zone

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vice member and their families. P.A.W.S., the Plaquemine Animal Welfare Society, was a huge hit with the kids and with potential “fur-baby� adopters. They brought several loveable puppies and also educated on the importance of spaying, neutering and heartworm prevention. Two of their wonderful animals found loving, military homes during the event. Women Veterans of Louisiana were on site to answer any questions and raise awareness about the organization, which strives to promote a meaningful connection between women and military service. Tanya Whitney, retired U.S. Army, explained that this organization is not like a Veterans of Foreign Wars. “We are more of a ministry. We want people to know that there are women vets too.� The organization encompasses all branches of service and some of their members served in World War II. Just in case all of the food, activities and vendors weren’t enough, there were several raffle

baskets donated by various organizations, such as an animal rescue themed basket valued at over $250, a “spiritsâ€? basket, a camping and fishing basket, a one week condo vacation stay to Florida! Over 500 family members came out to enjoy the day with their Airmen. “Family day is a great event for all of our families to see what we do and enjoy each other’s company,â€? said Chief Master Sgt. Brian Cooper, 159th Maintenance Operations Flight. “Recruiting Airmen and retaining their families in a high operations tempo while asking so much of our families can be tasking. Anytime we can thank our families and show them our appreciation for the support of their Airman’s service ‌ we want to do that,â€? said Col. Roy V. Qualls, 159th Fighter Wing commander. Please visit http://geauxguard.com/ for the latest Louisiana National Guard releases, photos and videos. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube!

attend schools receiving college and career coaching services by Career Compass of Louisiana. The Fund is an award and incentive for young adults who have the qualifications to attend an accredited two-year, four-year or technical college or university, but due to financial constraints will not have the funding to attend the school upon graduation. “We are honored and humbled that The Boo Grigsby Foundation, once again partnered

with us to honor these deserving students,� says Career Compass Executive Director, Julie Scott. “Their support has been invaluable over the years and we look forward to continuing our relationship as we move forward to help educate and train the future workforce of Louisiana.� “The Boo Grigsby Scholarship offers great opportunity to less fortunate students such as myself, who want to attend college and qualify to attend college, but simply cannot afford it,� says scholarship winner La’Ren Phillips of Plaquemine High. “I cannot thank you enough for including me in this opportunity.� The scholarship fund helps Career Compass further its mission of assisting and guiding thousands of high school students in 19 school districts around the state by encouraging and empowering them to pursue post-secondary training. The organization’s goal is to increase the number of students in Louisiana who attend a post-secondary institution by removing obstacles that keep them from making it a reality. Please contact Amy Abadie at (225)-938-6231 for more information regarding this matter.

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High; Javon Thompson, Donaldsonville High; Ryan Watkins, Central High; and Clarissa Levy, Broadmoor High. Mr. Lane Grigsby and his family established the Boo Grigsby Foundation Scholarship Fund in 2009 in an effort to provide funding for disadvantaged students to attend college through Career Compass of Louisiana. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to public high school graduates who currently

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and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcabatonrouge.org

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with the 159th Civil Engineering Squadron said that this year’s family day was more entertaining than those held in previous years. “There are more things for the kids to do like the pony rides, several bounce houses and a dunking booth. I really am enjoying it!� Maj. Ignacio Assaf, 159th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, was a volunteer working the dunking booth and was dunked several times to the amusement of the gleeful crowd. Other events for the kids included a rock wall, face painting, a photo booth and the Saints Training Experience, which consisted of a bounce house, football throw and obstacle course that tested the endurance of the children. Among the activities, there were several vendors that provided information on various services, such as REMAX Realty Company, Humana healthcare, USAA Financial and Military and Family Life Consultants. The MFLAC’s said they provide free confidential counseling to the ser-

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and this space will benefit children for years to come. For more information contact Ron Smith at 906-5424 or rsmith@ymcabatonrouge.org or visit our website at www. ymcabatonrouge.org. For additional contact information, Kristen Hogan with the YMCA of the Capital Area at 225-924-3606 ext. 1104 or by e-mail at khogan@ymcabatonrouge.org. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Presented a check to the city of Zachary ZACHARY, LA - DEQ presented a check for $9,300,000 to the city of Zachary as part of DEQ’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program for wastewater improvements Monday, May 21; 6:30 p.m. at the Zachary City Hall located at 4510 Main Street. DEQ‘s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, also known as

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CWSRF, is in place to support wastewater improvement and “green infrastructure� projects. Zachary applied for these funds and receiving a check for $9,300,000 for upgrades to their wastewater treatment system. DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch and DEQ Deputy Secretary Alex Appeaning presented the check.

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on tap for the annual Independence Day celebration at Shaw Center for the Arts. Your ticket this year entitles you to even more with viewing access on the 4th Floor River Terrace, or the 6th Floor Pennington Rooftop Terrace. Summer southern food will be provided indoors by Louisiana Bayou Bistro on the 1st & 3rd floors with free beer provided by Mockler Beverage Company, free soft drinks & water provided by Coca Cola of Baton Rouge, and a cash bar serving a wide array of beer, mixed drinks and margaritas. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and wrap up after the fireworks display around 10 p.m. Event sponsors this year are Louisiana Bayou Bistro, Mockler Beverage Company, Coca Cola of Baton Rouge,

Country Roads Magazine, Event Rental, Town Favorites Magazine, City Social Magazine, WRKF, Mr. Margarita, Kleinpeter Farms Dairy, Kleinpeter Music An adult must accompany children. Only 500 reservations will be accepted and all must be pre-paid! Join us for the best view in Baton Rouge! All proceeds support Manship Theatre & LSU Museum of Art. For tickets and information, call the Manship Theatre Ticket Desk at (225) 344-0334 or visit www.manshiptheatre. org. Please contact the following individual John Kaufman at 225-389-7241 or Renee B Payton at 225-389-7206 for any additional information. Shaw Center for the Arts. 100 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge, La 70801

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Rogers Elected Miss Southern, McCorkle SGA President

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BATON ROUGE, La. - Southern University announced today the election of Erin Rogers as the new Miss Southern University 2012-13 and Willie McCorkle as the 2012-13 Student Government Association president. Elections were held recently on the Baton Rouge campus. Rogers, a native of New Orleans and graduate of Xavier University Prep, is a senior biology major with minors in chemistry and Spanish. Rogers, 21, succeeds

Baton Rouge native Chisolu Isiadinsu. McCorkle, also a New Orleans native, is a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School. The 20-year-old junior is a mass communications major with a concentration in public relations. McCorkle succeeds two-term SGA President Demetrius Sumner from Dallas. Please contact Edward Pratt or Erin Fulbright with the Southern University Media Relations office at (225) 771-4545 or (225) 771-3907 for more information.

LIBRARY EVENTS Jamaican Culinary Adventure Delight your taste buds and your tummy with authentic, traditional Jamaican-style foods. Baton Rouge gourmet specialist, Shiwonda Harris, shows us how to cook with an island fare at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road, on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (225) 756-1160.

Walk Down Memory Lane – Step Into The Past BATON ROUGE - As part of the 22nd birthday celebration at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road, a library-wide display highlighting each of the 22 years the branch has been in the community will be up for patrons to view May 21-26. The display also spotlights forward-moving changes that the library system has experienced. People of all ages will be reminded of their association with the library during these years. For more information, call (225) 756-1150.

Watercolor Painting Basics BATON ROUGE - Want to learn painting basics? We have the time, the place and the supplies! All we need is you! Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 PridePort Hudson Road, to learn the basics on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. Bring yourself and a friend! Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1540.

Harvey Rabbit And Friends Are Coming To Local Libraries! Join Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss Laura and Mr. Tim as they bring fun and mayhem to the library with live action, puppetry, music and more! It just wouldn’t be summer without a visit from this group! Dates and times are listed below. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the individual library branch. This program is supported in part by a Decentralized Arts Funding Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Louisiana State Arts Council. Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road Monday, June 18, 2:30 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Monday, June 11, 2:30 p.m. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St., Tuesday, May 29, 10 a.m. Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road Wednesday, May 30, 2:30 p.m. Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 3351 Lorraine St., Monday, June 18, 10 a.m. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road, Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road, Thursday, May 31, 2:30 p.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road, Tuesday, May 29, 2:30 p.m. Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Tuesday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.

YMCA Annual Meeting Celebration

Pictured from left: Gary Sligar, Myron Falk Fundraising Award Recipient, Gretchen LeBlanc, Myron Falk Fundraising Award Recipient, Benjamin Larisey, Red Heart Award Recipient, Keegan Larisey, Red Heart Award Recipient, Bob Jacobs, President/CEO YMCA of the Capital Area, Bettie Jefferson, Edward D. Grant Award Recipient, Rickey Heroman, Board Chair YMCA of the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE, LA – May 10, 2012 The YMCA of the Capital Area held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, showcasing the Y’s dedication to serving the needs of the Baton Rouge community and honoring the many individuals who helped make that goal a reality. Guests enjoyed dinner, fellowship and testimonials from members and program

participants. Thanks to the Y’s Terrific Turtle program, Rachel Ferguson, an 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and autistic tendencies, learned how to swim. When Ferguson first started to swim she was extremely weak and fearful. After several months of lessons she learned safety commands and can now swim to the edge of the pool.

Other inspirational stories included Louisiana State University professor William Rowe, who joined the Y due to health issues and now no longer needs his blood pressure medication. Thanks to the Y’s aid, Gregory and Dawanna Johnson went from being homeless to volunteering with the Y’s Homeless Outreach Program. Highlights of 2011 in-

cluded: 17,798 children participated in Y youth sports, 8,487 summer camp participants embraced the thrills of summer while learning how to live and eat healthy, 11,650 people participated in Y tennis, the homeless outreach program served 7,862 individuals and the Y raised $423,000 toward its Annual Community Support Campaign.

Foreign Service’s Linda Thomas-Greenfield Speaks, 3,827 Students Receive Degrees at LSU’s 277th Commencement Exercises BATON ROUGE – Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an LSU alumna and a member of the Career Foreign Service, delivered the commencement address and 3,827 students received degrees at LSU’s 277th commencement exercises on Friday, May 18. During the main ceremony, doctoral candidates received their diplomas individually, and degrees were conferred for all students. Separate diploma ceremonies for each college fol-

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lowed at various times and locations across campus. At those ceremonies, every student was recognized individually. During the main ceremony, Lt. Col. John Wright, associate professor of aerospace studies, recognized the newly commissioned Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC cadets. The 20 cadets – eight cadets commissioned from the LSU Army ROTC program, nine from the Air Force ROTC program and three LSU cadets commissioned from the Southern

University Navy ROTC program – were officially commissioned at a separate ceremony on Thursday, May 17. This semester, 44 students earned College Honors and nine students earn Upper Division Honors Distinction from the LSU Honors College. These students participated in a specific honors program and successfully completed and defended an undergraduate thesis. More than 500 African and African-American students were recognized in the LSU African-

American Cultural Center ’s 16th annual Robing Ceremony on Thursday, May 17. During the event, degree candidates received the traditional African Kente stole in LSU colors to signify the completion of their academic journey. The AfricanAmerican Cultural Center; the Office of Multicultural Affairs; the Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach; and the Cox Communications Academic Center sponsored the Robing Ceremony for StudentAthletes.

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factor leading to false conviction. In four out of five sexual assaults, mistaken eyewitness identification was the leading cause of false conviction. Seven percent of the exonerations were drug, white-collar and other nonviolent crimes, 5 percent were robberies and 5 percent were other types of violent crimes. “It used to be that almost all the exonerations we knew about were murder and rape cases. We’re finally beginning to see beyond that. This is a sea change,� said Gross. Exonerations often take place with no public fanfare and the 106-page report that coincides with the opening of the registry explains why. On TV, an exoneration looks like a singular victory for a criminal defense attorney, “but there’s usually someone to blame for the underlying tragedy, often more than one person, and the

common culprits include defense lawyers as well as police officers, prosecutors and judges. In many cases, everybody involved has egg on their face,â€? according to the report. Despite a claim of wrongful conviction that was widely publicized last week, a Texas convict executed two decades ago is not in the database because he has not been officially exonerated. Carlos deLuna was executed for the fatal stabbing of a Corpus Christi convenience store clerk. A team headed by a Columbia University law professor just published a 400-page report that contends DeLuna didn’t kill the clerk, Wanda Jean Lopez. Š 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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A Day Late and a Dollar Short By William Jones Well, here we are fifteen years later were our criminal elements a many are our youth and their number continue to climb. Fifteen years ago, I wrote, I talked and I begged that means should be made to address the problems that our youths causes because of little or no supervision. I single-handedly, I went before the Metro-City council pleading for their attention to come up with means to deter the problems that our young people were causing. This is nothing other than a curfew stature that I pleaded for the with reference to our youths. After a two hour debate the council finally decided to pass a

curfew stature. One of the biggest objections was what to do with the youths after picking them up at 3:30 in the morning. I presented the solutions some fifteen years ago. And if you would like to read the article contact the newspaper and I will be glad to furnish you with a copy of the article. Now, that the Federal government has given the city some money, they are renovating the old school for the blind on Government Street to house the truant youth. Well and Good. My only hope is that attending is paid to those of out that is out here in the trenches trying our very best to counteract the criminal conduct on the part of our youths. That is the way I see it.

NAACP Launches National Voter Education And Registration Drive In Face Of Historic Assault On Ballot Access The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the constitutionality of the Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, affirming the summary judgment of the D.C. District Court. In Shelby County, Alabama vs. Holder, the court rejected an argument advanced by attorneys for Shelby County, Alabama, that the legislative record did not support the 2006 reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, identifying numerous examples of modern instances of racial discrimination in voting that sustain Congress’s findings. “The court properly found that this key provision of the Voting Rights Act is still needed to ensure that minorities can fully exercise their constitutional right to vote free from discrimination,� said Lawyers’ Committee Executive Director Barbara R. Arnwine. “This is an important victory in the defense of Section 5.� Originally enacted in 1965, Section 5 requires that states and localities with a history of voting discrimination submit any changes in their voting practices and procedures for federal review

before putting them into effect. It is a monumental piece of civil rights legislation and continues to serve as a shield protecting minority voters’ right to be free from racial discrimination in voting. “The Court properly found that Congress’s decision to maintain Section 5 was grounded in the many instances of recent voting discrimination,� said Jon Greenbaum, chief counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee, who argued before the district court in this case. In April 2010, Shelby County (a largely white suburb of Birmingham) filed suit in federal court in Washington, DC asking that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act be declared unconstitutional. Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, No. 1:10-cv00651 (D.D.C.). The county, naming Attorney General Holder the defendant in the case, claimed that Congress did not have the constitutional authority, in 2006, to reauthorize Section 5 for another 25 years. On August 25, 2010, the Lawyers’ Committee, See NAACP, on page 7

Justice for the Wilmington Ten BY BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. NNPA Columnist Endurance is not the same as acceptance. When an injustice historically and contemporarily happens to Black Americans or to any group of human beings in the context of racial oppression, it is always a matter of struggle to resist the pain and agony of the injustice by the sheer endurance of the will to be free. For the past 40 years, the members of the Wilmington Ten and our families have struggled for justice, sacrificed by serving long prison sentences unjustly, and endured irreparable physical and monetary injuries. Yet, for the seven members of the 10 who are still alive, faith in God and a commitment to freedom, justice and equality for all remain intact. Wilmington, N.C. four decades ago was still confronting the issues on public school desegregation. Black American children in particular were facing institutionalized racism as was the case in many school districts across the nation. But the battleground over equal education and civil rights in general for Black Americans in the port city of Wilmington in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968 took a turn beyond the violence in the aftermath of King’s death and nonviolent marches for equality. What happened in Wilmington in 1971 would set the violent stage once again in American history when people of African descent would be indiscriminately targeted for vicious and brutal re-

prisals for daring to seek voting rights and a quality education as the federal government headed by President Richard M. Nixon looked the other way. The Wilmington Ten were falsely accused, framed-up, arrested, tried and sentenced to a combined 282 years in prison in 1972 for daring to stand up for the rights of black school children. Now, thanks to the leadership of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a national and global campaign has been launched to encourage North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue to issue a “Pardon of Innocence� to the Wilmington Ten. A formal petition was just submitted to the governor’s office for her consideration. Justice for the Wilmington Ten will benefit more than 10 people or 10 families. Justice in this case would mean rejecting racially-motivated prosecutorial misconduct and purging racial injustice from the so-called “criminal justice system.� That will benefit all Americans and as well others throughout the world who cry out for freedom and equality. It is important for young people today to know more about the Wilmington Ten and other political prisoner cases. Too often our youth take too much for granted because they have not been adequately educated about the price that has been paid by prior generations of Black Americans that contributed to the progress that we have colSee JUSTICE, on page 7

A Biblical Reason to Vote Against Mitt Romney BY GEORGE E. CURRY NNPA Columnist After President Obama expressed his personal support for same-sex marriage, there has been a robust discussion among African-Americans about whether his stance will make Black voters less likely to support him in November. A poll conducted by The Pew Research Center For the People & The Press found that 68 percent of African-Americans said Obama’s announcement did not change their view of him. Of those who did alter their perception of the president, 16 percent said his decision caused them to view him more favorably and 13 percent less favorably. As the debate over gay marriage seemed to be receding from the public stage, the NAACP gave the issue new life Saturday when its board passed a resolution in support of what it artfully calls marriage equality. After adopting the resolution over the weekend, Board Chair Roslyn M. Brock, President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous, and board member Donald L. Cash held a press conference Monday in Baltimore to announce what they had already announced. Even some supporters of same-sex marriage question why the NAACP is spending so much capital on this issue, consider-

ing all of the problems plaguing the Black community. The NAACP’s latest announcement comes less than two weeks after the organization announced that it has initiated a national voter registration drive to help overcome recently-erected barriers designed to dilute the Black vote. Of course, that’s not the only problem facing AfricanAmericans. As the National Urban League observed in its 2012 State of Black America report: “Our analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will clearly establish that whether one looks at education, income or any other meaningful measure, almost all the economic gains that blacks have made in the last 30 years have been lost in the Great Recession that started in December 2007 and in the anemic recovery that has followed since June, 2009.� And there is also the issue of HIV/AIDS. According to Centers for Disease Control data analyzed by the Kaiser Family Foundation, African-American women accounted for 64 percent of all new AIDS diagnoses among women in 2010 and 85 percent of the Black women were infected through heterosexual activity. There is a similar disparity

among teens. Although Black teens represent only 17 percent of those aged 13-19 in the United States, they accounted for 70 percent of new AIDS diagnoses among teens in 2012. Undoubtedly, the debate will continue over how the NAACP should spend its limited resources and whether President Obama should have weighed in on what is essentially a state matter. However, some supporters of same-sex marriage are making the mistake of minimizing the views of many who believe that a marriage should be a union between a man and a woman. This may be more of a religious issue than a racial one. A poll conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found: “More than half of African Americans (53%) report attending religious services at least once a week, more than three-in-four (76%) say they pray on at least a daily basis and nearly nine-in-ten (88%) indicate they are absolutely certain that God exists. On each of these measures, African- Americans stand out as the most religiously committed racial or ethnic group in the nation.â€? Regardless of where one comes down on the issue, it is the height of political naivetĂŠ to expect that we will ever find any politician with whom we can

agree on every issue. And the nation’s first Black president is no exception. Opponents of same-sex marriage are quick to quote Leviticus 18:22, which states: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is an abomination (KJV).� If we are going to apply a single-issue test to President Obama, Mitt Romney should not be given a pass. The Bible also says in Deuteronomy 15:7, “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy bretheren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shall not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother (KJV).� And what does Romney say about the poor? “I’m in this race because I care about Americans. I’m not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I’ll fix it,� he said in an interview with CNN. “ I’m not concerned about the very rich; they’re doing just fine. I’m concerned about the very heart of America, the 90 percent, 95 percent of Americans who right now are struggling.� Romney’s support of Republican proposals in Congress designed to gut the safety net is See ROMNEY on page 7

Presidential Election Presents a Hobson’s Choice BY JAMES E. CLINGMAN NNPA Columnist Defined as a choice in which there is only one option (like the color of Henry Ford’s first cars), are we facing a Hobson’s Choice when it comes to the presidential race? As usual, this is “most important� election we have ever faced as our leaders always say. Some even say the only way to change our situation is to vote. Well, it’s that time again. Roll out the same old mantras and rhetoric, except this year most Black folks face a Hobson’s Choice when voting for president. Existing for generations at the top of every bad category and at the bottom of every good category, especially when it comes to economic issues, Black people have invested so much emotion, and little else, in politics that we now have to cast a vote for either President Barack Obama or Willard Mitt Romney with the prospect of getting very little in return from either one. What makes the choice so Hobson-like are issues such as abortion, women’s rights, gay rights, religious beliefs, and others that have nothing to do with putting food on our tables. Morality has taken center stage in our political discourse, and the economy is definitely missing in action. With politics being

about self-interest and the transference of public money into private hands, what can we do to keep the main thing the main thing? Politicians cannot legislate morality and nor should they even try. Just look at all the immoral things many of them have done over the years. Notwithstanding their own moral compasses, or the lack thereof, they sure are doing a good job of using morality to dominate the national conversation around who is the best person for president. Separation of church and state? Yeah, right. To ease the minds of those who think Obama should not be criticized and for those who believe that when he is re-elected he will do everything in his power to help Black people, this is not a diatribe against the president. Rather, it is simply an effort to underscore the futility of Black emotional buy-in to his presidency. When Obama was elected, Black folks created new line dances, expected the euphoria of a race-neutral or colorblind society, and thought our reparations checks would arrive in the mail in a few weeks. While other groups, Hispanics, Jews, Filipino Veterans, and gay people were standing at the White House door the day after the inaugu-

ration, with their wants, needs, and demands ready to present to the new POTUS, Black folks were still “at da Club� celebrating the “first Black president.� After the party was over, we went back to business as usual expecting everything to be all right politically, educationally, socially, and economically. Seems a lot of us bought into what Peggy Joseph said about the president: “I won’t have to worry about putting gas in my car; I won’t have to worry about paying my mortgage; if I help him he’s gonna help me.� Say what? I don’t agree with Barack Obama’s stance on some things, especially this last one on gay marriage, but I will vote for him in November. The fact that Obama said gay marriage is OK, when he could have been silent on the issue, says a great deal, especially when you consider the LGBT fundraiser that took place immediately following his declaration of support. But Jeremiah Wright told us what Obama was and would be if he became president: A politician. Obama does not determine my moral position on anything, but I sure want him to be the one who appoints the next couple of Supreme Court justices. Can you still say Clarence Thomas? Blacks are faced with a Hobson’s choice in November

mainly because we only have an emotional investment in the current administration and, therefore, continue to be taken for granted by the Dems and ignored by the Repubs. We have a choice between voting for a Mormon or Christian, a White man or a Black man, a nerd or a cool guy, a super-rich guy or just a regular rich guy, a man who couldn’t care less about us as a voting bloc or one who knows we are going to vote for him regardless. That, brothers and sisters, puts Black folks between a rock and hard place, in a pickle, damned if we do and damned if we don’t, six in one hand and half dozen of the other. Yes, those are clichÊs, but real for Black folks, we let our emotions rather than our political influence control our response to what most Black folks have waited for more than four generations. As a result, in November 2012, we will be faced with a Hobson’s choice, and that is no choice at all. James E. Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and can be reached through his Web site, blackonomics.com.

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Faulk & Winkler, LLC Managing Partner Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year BATON ROUGE, LA – The CPA and business advisory firm of Faulk & Winkler is proud to announce that David Winkler, Managing Partner, was recently named as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University. “It is a great honor to be named as SLU’s distinguished alumnus for the college of business,� said Winkler. “I am thankful for the education I received from the University and it is a privilege to be able to share my success with the students and faculty in the college of business.� This annual award is given to an SLU College of Business alumnus who has contributed to the development of ethical and productive practices in the real world

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Meselhe earned masters and doctorate degrees from the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research at the University of Iowa. The Water Institute of the Gulf was formed in 2011 as a not-for-profit, independent research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding of coastal and deltaic systems. In collaboration with public, private and academic partners, The Water Institute of the Gulf was founded to preserve and See VETERAN, on page 7

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Couples: ‘You Can’t Beat God’s Giving, No Matter How Hard You Try’ BY DONALD LEE When I was growing up, the church used to have this song that we’d sing, and it would go like this: “You can’t beat God’s giving — no matter how hard you try ‌ the more you give, the more He gives to you ‌ â€? Y’all remember that? As I reflect back on those verses from the song, I begin to think: “Man, if God’s people really understood the depths of what that song was saying back then and what it continues to say even today ‌ â€? It would be something incredibly beautiful if the saints — the married saints, especially — ever get revelation from that song, and then apply it to their union. It would give the divorce rate a black eye. The way it would happen is the husband would minister to (or serve) his wife with great passion. He’d recognize that in his catering to the needs and desires of his wife through good deeds (which is far more effective than hurling scriptures at her), he’d be blessing his heavenly Father (see Matthew 25:40). The wife also would be of the mind-set that in pouring out her heart to her husband, serving him, diligently seeking ways to please him, to meet a need he has, she’d be — in essence — blessing the Lord her God. The two would understand that giving wholeheartedly to one another is the exact, same thing as giving enthusiastically to the Lord. And as the song says, their giving zealously and unconditionally to one another would then mean that the Lord

would outdo their giving to one another through one another. Example: The wife, under the unction of the Holy Spirit, gets her husband’s golf clubs ready for a day out on the green (when he’s not expecting it). And, unlike other times, she’s taken the initiative to go out for some swings with him. The husband, inspired by the Holy Spirit, plans a surprise getaway for the weekend for just the two of them. The husband’s already gotten things squared away with the babysitter. And for good measure, he includes in that “weekend package� a genuine interest in going shopping with her — something that’s clearly not the norm for him. Let me say, too, that there are other things — “little things� — that don’t cost a red cent that spouses can do for one another daily. Don’t get caught up in waiting for special occasions (like dates on a calendar). Every day, be affectionate. Something as seemingly simple as a quick text or twominute phone call just to let your mate know you’re thinking about him (or her) goes a long way. Remember, it’s the little things that mean so much. Married couples: Go all out in giving to one another; then watch how God blesses your hearts. Remember, too, that your heart must be right, if this is going to work. Friends, I’d like to remind you that I’ll be ministering on topics such as this one (on giving) at the July 7 Christian Couples Conference I’m co-hosting See GIVING, on page 7

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Jason Nelson’s Hightly Anticipated CD in Stores May 22 Top-10 Single is Biggest Gainer This Week at Gospel Radio

Jason Nelson’s major label debut SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE, one of the most anticipated Gospel CDs of the year, will be in stores May 22. Before the CD has even been released, Nelson finds himself in the unique position of having a Top-10 single at radio. He was also featured last fall on Kirk Franklin’s Fearless Tour; received acclaim from The New York Times, and delivered a powerful appearance on the internationally broadcast TBN. Jason Nelson’s major label debut on Verity Gospel Music Group elevates contemporary urban praise and worship to new heights. “We worked hard to put together a CD with no fillers,â€? says Nelson. “By the time people get to the last song, I want listeners to feel like their atmosphere has really shifted. I hope that the CD helps people to redefine themselves and their relationships with God, and to worship God in an intense way. I want people to see God, hear God and experience Him in a profound way.â€? The title track, currently a Top-10 radio single, was called “an excellent first single‌a re-

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ligious quiet-storm ballad� by The New York Times. Nelson says that, with “Shifting the Atmosphere,� he wants people to understand that when they get in trouble, when things get rough, they can worship their way into a better circumstance. “Worship invites God into your space, and wherever God is, things have to change. That’s where we get ‘shifting the atmosphere.’� “The response to Jason Nelson’s music is well-deserved,� says James “Jazzy� Jordan, Executive Vice President, Verity Gos-

pel Music Group. “Jason Nelson is a renaissance man – a great musician, great songwriter, very talented singer and a wonderful pastor, husband and father. He is the example of what you want a Gospel artist to be.� Though this is Nelson’s major label debut, he has been making contributions to Gospel music for a long time. An accomplished bass player, he has played for the likes of Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark Sheard and BeBe Winans. He also spent time under the direction of Donald Lawrence as a member of his seminal ensemble Company; released an independently produced CD and has written songs for major artists including Marvin Sapp. The Gospel music industry is elated that the world will be able to finally experience what they have known for many years: “Jason Nelson is an incredible singer. It’s the pure tone of his voice that draws you in; I love hearing him sing. But, what a lot of people don’t know is that he is also one of the coldest bass players you ever want to hear! I’m excited about this project.� WARRYN CAMPBELL “Jason Nelson is an example of the new generation of incredible talent being birthed in Gospel music. The voice, the character, the lifestyle speaks

hope to those who are searching for authenticity.� KIRK FRANKLIN “Jason Nelson is a former Donald Lawrence & Co member and is by far one of my FAVORITE male singers. The ability, warmth and tone of his voice just do it for me! Get ready for Jason Nelson, a timeless gift and AMAZING talent.� DONALD LAWRENCE “(The song) ‘Dominion’ is profoundly simple but completely powerful and effective. God speaks through this song. We’ve been fans since Jason’s first album. It was obvious then, as it is now, that he’s God’s man. This song is just another reminder. What a blessing. Wow!� MARY MARY “I’m so proud of my twin brother!! He is my favorite male vocalist! This of course isn’t news to him because I share it with him ALL the time!! Jason masterfully sings each lyric and melodic line. He uses his husky tenor height to convey the heart of the matter and the MESSAGE of each song. I love how destiny and time have collided together on his behalf. Jason has served faithfully in many capacities behind the scenes, and now it’s time for his voice to be heard. SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE is full of church anthems and worldSee NELSON, on page 7

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further proof that he is not concerned about the very poor. If some African-Americans, albeit a small number, are seriously considering voting against President Obama solely because they do not agree with his views on same-sex marriage, they should apply a litmus test to Mitt Romney and vote against him because he’s not concerned about the very poor.

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George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com You can also follow him at www.twitter. com/currygeorge

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representing Bobby Lee Harris, a former council member of the Town of Alabaster (located in Shelby County), intervened in the lawsuit to defend the constitutionality of Section 5. Other defendant interveners include Shelby County residents, represented by the NAACP LDF and the ACLU Voting Rights Project. On September 21, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act against Shelby County’s challenge. Shelby County filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which is the subject of today’s ruling. The Lawyers’ Commit-

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tee has been at the forefront in seeking to ensure that Section 5 continues to protect minority voters against discriminatory voting changes. In 2005, the Lawyers’ Committee established the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act to determine whether serious and widespread discrimination in voting has continued in the jurisdictions covered by Section 5. In February 2006, the Commission issued a detailed report on its findings, and Congress then relied on the Commission’s report when it concluded, later that year, that Section 5 should again be reauthorized. Many of the factual findings cited in today’s opinion were taken from the Commission’s work.

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with evangelist Dr. Aimee Colbert at Grace Church in Haltom City, Texas, a suburb just north of Fort Worth. “The conference will be very eye-opening,� says Colbert, who also is a faith-based counselor. “Couples and singles should come prepared to learn. They should invite as many people as they possibly can, as we will be sharing information that they will probably never hear anywhere else. This will be a life-changing event in their lives.� Colbert adds: “I hope that attendees come to a better understanding of themselves, get answers and go forward with a passion to change and a new perspective on love.� To register for the (free) conference, which also will cater to singles, visit http://www.

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christiancouplesconference. com. Donald Lee pastors Kingdom Living Christian Center in Dallas. He also is co-author of the relationships book “Married to Commitment,� which may be ordered by calling Xulon Press toll-free at (866) 909-2665 or visiting http://www.xulonpress. com or the conference Web site. Pastor Lee is at pastordonjlee@ yahoo.com. Follow him on Twitter at @donaldj_lee. To contact Dr. Colbert, call (817) 564-5289. Follow her on Twitter at @ aimeetweets4u. Join them at 1 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on Saturdays for their Blogtalk radio show by calling (646) 652-4405. Pastor Lee and Dr. Colbert address various aspects of relationships on their program.

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wide hits! “Jubilee;� “Dominion;� “No Words� and many other songs will surely touch the heart of all who listen!!� JONATHAN NELSON “Jason Nelson is probably a the most gifted and prolific singer of our time. I believe that everyone should have this CD as part of his or her collection. It will really minister to you in a powerful way.� MARVIN SAPP Nelson is commencing

on a promotional tour to Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta and New York. On Tuesday, there will be a CD release concert at Greater Bethlehem Temple near Baltimore, Maryland – where he is pastor. For More Information and Interviews, please contact Kymberlee Norsworthy at 212 833 6640 or by e-mail at Kymberlee.Norsworthy@ rcarecords.com.

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Bass Bounces Back, Delivers in Game 5 By Peter F. Stringer Celtics. com May 22, 2012 BOSTON - Sitting at the postgame press conference podium, staring into bright lights, Brandon Bass was sweating. After dropping 18 of his 27 points in the third quarter and making it look easy, Bass sat in front of a room of reporters and TV cameras, and he made it look like hard work. His answers were short. He appeared uncomfortable, unsure of what to say as he was peppered with questions. He admitted he’d never done a playoff press conference before, surrounded by so many people. “This is the first time for a lot of things for me man, and I’m grateful,� Bass said, grinning as he sat up and leaned into the microphone. “That’s probably why you see all of these beads on my forehead, because I’m a little nervous. But I’m grateful.� Doc Rivers and company are grateful for Bass’ series-altering third-quarter explosion that led them to a 101-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. Down 50-47 at the half, the Celtics seemed out of sorts. The energy in the TD Garden matched that of the team, which was somewhere between lethargic and half-awake. But after a questionable offensive foul call against Kevin Garnett drew the crowd’s ire, and a Garnett jumper on the next offensive trip, the energy in the building picked up. And then Bass came alive. Famously, Bass only played three seconds in the fourth quarter of Game 4 in Philadelphia, but his work during the last 6:45 of the third quarter of Game 5 changed the complexion of the series. Bass, who had just five points at halftime, was suddenly ubiquitous, dunking, stealing and rebounding for the Celtics. He erupted for 18 of his 27 points in the period, helping stake the

Brandon Bass attacked the hoop relentlessly in the third quarter, scoring 18 of his 27 points and helping the Celtics outscore the Sixers 28-16 in the stanza.

Celtics to a 75-66 lead heading into the fourth quarter. In less than two minutes alone, he helped the Celtics rip off an 8-0 run that tied the game and then put the Celtics out in front 63-57. Bass came up with a steal, nailed a pair of free throws, had two dunks in traffic, and then picked up another steal that helped set up a Ray Allen layup. The action jumpstarted the crowd, and the Celtics finally had life. They outscored the Sixers 44-28 over the final 19 minutes

Thunder Vs. Lakers, Game 5: OKC Heads Back To Western Conference Finals After 106-90 Win

By Chris Vannini The Oklahoma City Thunder is back in the Western Conference Finals after Monday night’s 106-90 win over the Lakers. A year ago, the Thunder fell to the eventual-champion Dallas Mavericks in five games. This year, the Thunder will again head to Texas; this time to face topseeded San Antonio, which hasn’t lost a game this postseason. The Thunder and Lakers battled back and forth for three quarters, with neither team leading by more than a few buckets, but Los Angeles ran out of gas and Oklahoma City blew past the Lakers in the final quarter. OKC outscored LA 23-13 in the fourth quarter. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 28 points on 12-for25 shooting. Kevin Durant had 25 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden had 17 points and eight rebounds. Perhaps the biggest key

was the 51-35 rebounding edge for Oklahoma City, including a 14-3 margin on the offensive glass. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 42 points, but he didn’t get much help from his teammates outside of Pau Gasol’s 14 points and 16 rebounds. The result was a lot of this in the final quarter: Having now dispatched the Western Conference champions from the previous four years, the Thunder will look to take that next step to the NBA Finals. But the Spurs have been literally unbeatable for more than a month. In fact, the last time a team other than the Lakers, Mavs or Spurs came out of the West was 1998, when the Jazz lost to the Bulls. But this could be one of the most-exciting series in recent memory. For more on the Thunder go check out Welcome to Loud City and for everything on the Lakers go visit Silver Screen and Roll.

of the game, and now they lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Teammates said Bass had watched a lot of film between Games 4 and 5, but his coach was just happy that Bass wasn’t over-thinking things. “I thought he kept the game simple. Didn’t try to do too much, let the game come to him and trusted his teammates. I thought he played with the right spirit,� Rivers said. “I thought the biggest difference was his energy. I thought he went after rebounds,

he played with a force, and I just thought he let himself go.� Trying to explain how Bass was able to shred their defense, Sixers coach Doug Collins sounded exasperated, noting that his team had picked it’s poison. They apparently didn’t expect any venom from Bass. Almost prophetically, Collins said before the game that the team that has dominated the third quarter has won every game. He said it again in postgame, referring to Boston’s 28-16 edge in the third. “Too many easy baskets.

Too many dunks. They did a great job with our coverage’s. We were making a conscious effort to keep Paul Pierce down,� Collins said. “[Bass] didn’t depend strictly on the jump shot. He must have had three, four, five dunks tonight.� Pierce, who was limited to 16 points, nine of which came at the free-throw line, was pleased with the support Bass provided while he was being swarmed. “Brandon just stayed aggressive, he took the shots that were there, he was aggressive and

LSU Baseball Wins SEC Regular-Season Championship COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As the ball hovered in the Carolina Stadium air Saturday, LSU closer Nick Goody admittedly let his calm and cool demeanor drift away. And when the ball finally settled softly into first baseman Mason Katz’s mitt for the final out of the Tigers’ stirring 3-2 10-inning triumph against No. 3 South Carolina, Goody and his teammates didn’t hide their emotions. LSU’s win, coupled with losses by No. 5 Florida and No. 2 Kentucky, lifted the No. 4-ranked Tigers to the outright SEC regular-season championship. Goody has been in the spotlight all season, but two unheralded players played major roles. Junior Chris Cotton pitched three scoreless innings to get the game to extra innings, and reserve Jackson Slaid sprinted in from the bullpen to deliver a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning to put LSU (4214, 19-11 SEC) in front. Mason Katz gave the Tigers another run with a two-out base hit through the middle. Second-ranked Carolina (39-15, 18-11) made a final lunge, culminating with the ball that Goody said stayed in the air “a freakin’ eternity.� Then out of nowhere came Mason, whose defense was incredible all weekend. That’s just a moment that I’m going to treasure forever.� Goody got the final three outs after Carolina closed a tworun gap to one. Evan Marzilli led off with a liner to center that was misplayed into a double, and Adam Matthews singled to right field. That was it, though, as

Goody retired Christian Walker, LB Dantzler and Grayson Greiner to slam the door for his 10th save. “When Mason Katz squeezed that last pop-up, it’s just a feeling that’s hard to describe, because you know how much was put into it,� Tigers Coach Paul Mainieri said. “It’s just a remarkable feeling. I’m just so proud of the guys. Saying you’re so proud of them seems so inadequate. It’s beyond words I can even use to describe how I feel. It’s just fantastic.� And the way it unfolded was hard to fathom. Jordy Snikeris, who was injured late in a 5-2, win Friday, pinch-hit in the seventh inning. He started the 10th by drawing a four-pitch walk. Tyler Hanover bunted him up a base, but Carolina got the second out when JaCoby Jones’ liner went right to second baseman Chase Vergason. Evan Beal pitched carefully to leadoff man Austin Nola and walked him to get to Arby Fields. As the Gamecocks made a pitching change, Mainieri summoned Slaid to pinch-hit. Problem was, Slaid was in the bullpen in full catcher’s gear warming up Goody. Unfazed, Slaid stepped in vs. Tyler Webb and looked at three balls, and then strike one. He fouled off the next offering, and with a full count, Slaid went the other way and dropped a single into shallow right to send Snikeris home with the go-ahead run. “(Mainieri) threw it on me, but I’m certainly grateful for the opportunity,� Slaid said after collecting his first SEC hit of the season in nine at-bats. “I was just glad to help my team.

“It’s a cool feeling. I grew up at the old (Alex Box Stadium) like a lot of these guys did. It’s definitely a cool feeling.� To have a chance at that feeling, Cotton had to be tough, and he was. The Gamecocks threatened against LSU starter Ryan Eades, but he toughed it out and limited them to one run on seven hits in the first 5 1/3 innings, standing eight runners. Brent Bonvillain entered in the sixth and got a 4-6-3 double play on the only pitch he threw, leaving the game tied 1-1. Cotton took over in the seventh, and for three innings the LSU left-hander baffled Carolina. The only base runner came on a two-out walk in the ninth inning, and Cotton struck out Tanner English a few pitches after English nearly ended the game with a foul line drive down the left-field line. “I was just able to get ahead and keep them off balance and that is what’s key for me,� Cotton said. “It was huge being able to hold them off and keeping them to zeroes just long enough for Jackson Slaid to come in.� Long enough for Slaid to be the unlikeliest of heroes, on a day when the Tigers climbed to the top of the SEC heap for the 15th time. “You never know who’s going to be the hero, but that’s been kind of the story of our team all year -- different hero every day,� Mainieri said. LSU will be the No. 1 seed at next week’s SEC Tournament in Hoover, Ala., which means a first-round bye. The Tigers will play the second game of the second round Wednesday against the lowest remaining seed from Tuesday’s first-round action.

mixing it up, going to the hole, finishing, taking the mid-range shot and that’s what we need,â€? Pierce said. “We need different guys on different nights to step up. A lot of times they’re gonna collapse on me, Rondo and KG, and there’s opportunities for other guys to take advantage.â€? And take advantage he did. Bass often found himself wide open, alone as the Sixers defense collapsed elsewhere, and he cashed in while left unattended around the paint. “It was just me taking advantage of my opportunity. They’ve been doubling Paul‌ they left me open and I was able to hit the shots,â€? Bass said. “And Rondo, if you set picks, in pickand-roll with him, he’s going to get the ball to you.â€? Bass has had an up-anddown series. After averaging more than 31 minutes per game in the first round versus Atlanta, Bass played less than 25 per contest in the first four games against the Sixers. He shot just 5-for-15 in the Celtics’ Game 2 loss at home, and the next day at practice Rivers was talking about his shot selection. Bass was more picky in a Game 3 victory, scoring 10 points on 10 shots in 26 minutes of play. As Rivers went to a small lineup down the stretch of Game 4, Bass watched from the sidelines. Rather than get frustrated over his lack of playing time, Bass said he looked at film and worked on his jumper over the weekend. Rivers was impressed that Bass, who’s been saddled with the “No Pass Bassâ€? nickname with good reason, played so hard, yet was patient enough to score on secondary pick-and-rolls and execute the offense without thinking too much. “I thought he played very free tonight,â€? Rivers said. “Now we have to keep him there.â€? As long as he doesn’t have to do another press conference, Bass should be just fine.

49ers Sign P Lee to Contract Extension Andy Lee

Santa Clara, CA – The San Francisco 49ers signed punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension Wednesday that will keep him with the team through the 2018 season. A sixth-round pick by San Francisco in the 2004 draft, Lee has spent his entire career with the 49ers. He holds the team records in punts (723), yards (33,069), gross average (45.7), net average (38.9) and punts downed inside the 20-yard line (209). “The 49ers are pleased to have reached a long-term contract extension with Andy,� said general manager Trent Baalke. “Andy has established himself as one of the top players in the game at his position. He is a valued member of our organization and community. As we stated earlier this year, it is our objective to keep the core of this team together long term, and this is just another step in that direction.� The three-time Pro Bowl selection set the NFL singleseason record in net punting average last season with 44.0 yards per punt. He also set San Francisco’s single-game punting records on September 11 of last season with a 59.6-yard gross punting average and a 54.2-yard net average.

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