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Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, National ‘Dream Legal Defense Fund, & Southern University Machine’ Makes Final Law Centerto Host Free Redistricting Seminar Landing KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL (RNN) - The space shuttle Discovery’s wheels squelched as they hit the asphalt in Florida for the last time Wednesday morning.

The shuttle fleet’s oldest orbiter landed at 11:57 a.m. at the Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, FL, after completing a 13-day mission to outfit the International Space Station.

Discovery’s final flight has been frequently described as “bittersweet,” according to John Ira Petty, a spokesman at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

“It’s sad Discovery is flying its last flight, but it has done a heck of a job and it’s time to move on,” Petty said.

At the landing of its 39th flight, the 26-year-old orbiter has spent a total of 365 days in space and traveled more that 148 million miles.

Pilot, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Boe, called Discovery “The Dream Machine” in the crew of STS-133’s tribute to the orbiter from space. Boe called it a testament to all the people who have maintained the obiter during its service.

During its last mission, the shuttle delivered and installed the Permanent Multipurpose Module, allowing more space for experiments and storage for the station’s crew.

Discovery also delivered Robonaut 2, the first human-like robot in space, which will demonstrate how robots behave in space, and may someday assist astronauts in repairs and perform scientific work.

Discovery’s next journey is likely to take it to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., but the shuttle’s final resting place has not been made official.

Several museums are vying for opportunity to display one of the three soonto-be retired shuttles. If Discovery does make its way to the Capitol, the first shuttle, the Earth-bound Enterprise currently on display at the National Air and Space Museum, might be looking for a home, Petty added.

But that news, as well as the final homes for the shuttles Atlantis and Endeavour, is expected to be announced during a press conference April 12.

What’s after the space shuttle?

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Laura Lee Harris

Honorees Say Stop the Violence in Baton Rouge

By Stephanie Anthony

Attendees for the conference on Redistricting held at SU Law Center. Photo by James Terry III

BATON ROUGE, LA—The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC), National Legal Defense Fund, and Southern University Law Center hosted a conference on Thursday, at Southern University’s Cotillion Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The conference focused on the upcoming Louisiana Redistricting plans for 2011. Titled protecting minority voting rights across the state of louisiana during the 2011 redistricting cycle, the conference will educate and enlighten participants about the various issues Louisiana residents, particularly minorities, will face regarding redistricted voting districts while offering information to ensure everyone participates in the process.

See seminar, on page 2

Former State Senator Cleo Fields in attend for redistricting conference.

Photo by James Terry III

BATON ROUGE - Honorees of the Louisiana Black History Association and more than outstanding achievement in common. Actress Lynn Whitfield and Civil Rights Activist Laura Lee Harris and her appointee all are concern about the escalation of violence in there beloved hometown.

During its 20th Anniversary Celebration Gala the Louisiana Black History Association Emmy Award winning actress accepted her induction into the “Torches of Life Hall of Fame”. While

reflecting on joyful memoirs of the past and challenging homecoming schedule the South Baton Rouge native noted the upsurge of violence and murders in her beloved Louisiana she then urged that people see the arts as a way to challenge the very real feelings of frustration, inequality, lost and rage. She praised the LBHA for turning the old Lincoln Theater into a Museum and Cultural Center which she saw as a potential beacon of hope for the community. One of the missions of the project is to inspire achievement.

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Actress Lynn Whitfield and Lionel Harris in the background Photos by Photojournalist Stephanie Anthony

United Way Donates Books to Honor ExxonMobil’s $1.5 Million Campaign BATON ROUGE, LA – ExxonMobil has a long tradition of making a positive contribution in the communities where the company operates.

ExxonMobil Baton Rouge is a long-time partner and supporter of Capital Area United Way through the company’s employee and retiree giving campaign, volunteerism, and corporate support.

“We are grateful to have ExxonMobil in our community” said Karen Profita, President/CEO of Capital Area

Senior Prom for Grandparent

United Way. “ExxonMobil and its employees and retirees have been an integral part of Capital Area United Way since 1925 and truly represent See united way, on page 2 Back row: Stephanie Cargile (EM PA), Rhonda Aucoin (PAL), Rob Peplinski (BRCP), David Blanchard (BRRF), Josh Huckabee (BRPP), Rob Richard (BRPO) Front Row: Paul Stratford (BRCP), Karen Profita (CAUW)

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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America has released a video PSA with Offensive Guard Stanley Daniels, who speaks about the effects of sickle cell disease and asks viewers to participate ....See Page 7

INDEX

Falling Victim to the system The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center sponsored a Senior Prom on February 18 at the Martin Luther King Catholic Center at 586 Harding Blvd at 6:00 p.m. The event was planned for grandparents who never attended a prom or who wanted to re-live the prom experience....See Page 2

“You are not the father”, is the catch phrase made famous by Maury Povich.” These words sound very familiar to Earnest Smith who was a victim in what men’s rights activist are now calling “Paternity Fraud.”r... See Page 3

IRS Help Taxpayers

Tax time is here, and State Treasurer John Kennedy wants to remind Louisiana residents about the tax incentives available to investors who use the START 529 plan to save for college...See Page 5

Domestic Violence

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a Denver, Colo.based nonprofit organization working to combat domestic abuse, offers alarming statistics of which we need to be aware...See Page 6

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BATON ROUGE - The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center sponsored a Senior Prom on February 18 at the Martin Luther King Catholic Center at 586 Harding Blvd at 6:00 p.m. The event was planned for grandparents who never attended a prom or who wanted to re-live the prom experience. The Prom was free to participants. This is one of several respite activities made available for grandparents so that they take a break from the mental and physical challenges of parenting.

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a model company dedicated to our community. In addition to their amazing employee and corporate support, ExxonMobil employees also give back through volunteering. Just last year, their employees recorded more than 40,000 volunteer hours.”

The 2010 ExxonMobil United Way employee steering committee set a campaign goal of raising $875,000 in employee and retiree pledges. The totals from the Baton Rouge Complex (Refinery, Chemical Plant, Port Allen Lubricants) exceeded the goal by $20,000 bringing in a total of $895,000. Combined with the incredible corporate support from Exxon Mobil Corporation and the ExxonMobil Plastics and Polyolefins Plant, the campaign raised approximately $1.5 million for the local 10-parish community.

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Seminar

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During the conference, members and former members of the host organizations, legislative staff and legal experts presented information and lead panels on a variety of topics like, the Redistricting Process from a Minority Voting Rights Perspective, the Central Role of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the Louisiana Redistricting Process, and other topics, as well as group workshops.

For additional information, please contact the LLBC at (225) 342-7342.

Landing

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“It depends on political direction” as to how fast the U.S. is able to develop the next generation of manned space transportation, Petty said.

But for now, Petty said the U.S. will rely on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for transportation of astronauts to and from the International Space Station after the shuttle fleet retires.

The U.S. will also lean on the European Space Agency and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency for support with NASA’s heavy-lifting needs.

The final two flights of the space shuttle are set with Endeavour, targeted to launch April 19, and Atlantis in June.

Chit Chat

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Are these still our weary years?

It’s National Social Work Month and Women History Month CONGRATULATIONS to the three fine young people who are the state Students of the Year: Logan Berthelot of West Baton Rouge Parish, Emily Nicole Jones who is from St. Bernard Parish and from Baton Rouge Magnet High School David Michael Holmes.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Marvin Evans, new vice principal of Donaldsonville High School. He is a Baton Rouge native who grew up in Baker and is in his 16th year as an educator. He began his career in EBR and completed his internship at Tara High School.

CONGRATULATIONS to the lady basketball team of St. James Parish Schools. They were named district 3A state champions. Those of you who saw the game know how they really wanted to win and out hustled Avoyelles High School from Moreauville. It was a very good game.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Trella Woodfork who was recently crowned Miss Plus America and brought home to New Orleans the beautiful tiara and sash. She began her reign in January and will continue throughout the year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 DEBUTANTES OF THE YOUNG MEN OF ILLINOIS CLUB. The young women include Miss Esther Facine, queen, and the following misses: Aniya Mercantel, Kelcey Magee, Millenique Brown, Cheyenne Daimcey, Erin Prevost, Kayla Byers, KLandace Houston, Jonnel Caldwell, Davionne McGee, Shaett Brooks, Maria Reyes, and Cammi Byrd.

The Merge of SUNO and UNO has brought out all kinds of emotions. Governor Bobby Jindal has ordered a feasibility study of it and this has stirred many alumni and others to call, “foul play” Stay tuned to find out just what the study will conclude and the Board’s decision.

GOOD NEWS: The U. S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT(HUD) has awarded $13+millions to state agencies to prevent and end homelessness in the New Orleans area. (How we need it here!!) This grant will help 39 homeless service providers to continue their programs and maintain their shelters.

GET PREPARED TO BUY OR JUST TO READ “The Buying Power of Black America Report”. It may surprise you when you read that African Americans continue to be consumers but are spending cautiously in some key areas. Some 3000 households reportedly helped to compile the report that shows this shift in spending habits.

WHO WAS THE FIRST TO BE ARRESTED FOR REFUSAL TO GIVE UP THEIR SEAT ON A BUS? Is it a Baton Rougean, Rosa Parks, or Alexander T. Augusta of D.C.? During Black History Month we’ve learned many things. Should not we spend time studying our history more than one month of the year?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to April McClendon, Lionel Scott, Jr., Rebecca Jackson, Czarkvyen Williams, and the twins Collette and Colleen Homer.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to Sylvia Dixon-Rogers.

Sir ‘d Dixon, Latania Anderson and Aundria Dixon.

With Love and Sympathy to the Charles Cordell Hightower family. He was laid to rest on last week.

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Violence

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Chairman’s Award recipient Laura Lee Harris was represented by her son Lionel Harris. Each of them have strong feeling about the increase in violence and murders in the community. Laura Lee Harris is the surviving unsung hero who integrated the 19th judicial District Court House by sitting up front on the white people’s side of the court room. Laura Lee Harris and her two cousins Pearl George and Willie Lee Harris were humiliated, held in contempt, jailed, and went to the Supreme Court with lawyer Johnnie Jones. They were released and the court was ordered integrated. The story was forgotten until her grandson Lionel Jr. was searching for a Black Hero to write about for school. His father told him he had one in his own family and proceeded to collect documentation of the historic 1962 events.

Laura Lee Harris kept her cousins together for there sit in and later in jail. The mother of 7 stated that she believes in family and she believes in keeping her word. She feels that one might need to fight for a purpose but not just for the sake of fighting.

Laura Lee Harris lost a son in infancy and has out lived other of her children. Mrs. Harris expressed the deep hurt of a

mother who has outlived her children. She has deep compassion for a mother who has to attend the funeral of a murdered child. “They need to stop all the killing and carrying on,” she said shaking her head.

Now in her 80s Laura Lee Harris sent her last surviving son Lionel Sr. to accept her award. He has his own feelings about the increased violence in the community. He feels today’s youth need even more adult input in there lives. He spends time coaching junior sports and raises money for local teams as well. Surprisingly Lionel Sr. also takes around his teenage daughter and her friends to fashion modeling activity.

To single mothers and fathers out there Harris wants them to realize that kids need money/ child support but most of all they need time.

In January 2010 the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the Louis A Martinet Legal Society commemorated the desegregation of the 19th Judicial Court House with chair Monique Edwards.

SU Law Center chancellor and former judge Freddie Pitcher treated Mrs. Harris to lunch at the Camelot Club Restaurant. “Her story and her courage brought me to tears,” he said.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Awards Louisiana $30 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Personal Responsibility Education Programs New Orleans, LA - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently awarded $30 million in teen pregnancy prevention grants to six Louisiana organizations. Thousands of applicants applied for the competitive grants which support the replication of teen pregnancy prevention programs that have been shown to be effective through rigorous research as well as the testing of new, innovative approaches to combating teen pregnancy, but nationally only ninety-three were awarded to a diverse set of organizations.

The Louisiana entities selected include: Tulane University, Louisiana Office of Public Health HIV/AIDS Program, Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office

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“You are not the father”, is the catch phrase made famous

by Maury Povich, on his syndicated television show “Maury”.

These words sound very familiar to Earnest Smith who was a victim in what men’s rights activist are now calling “Paternity Fraud”.

Paternity Fraud is the false accusations of a former or present male fathering a woman’s child.

Many paternity rights lawyers believe the motive for the false accusations have a heavy reliance on going after the man with the most funds in his wallet. Year after year the Blood Bank Association reports that around 30 percent of paternity blood samples come back negative. That’s one out of three samples! Many men are not aware of their local paternity laws and are out raged when they are forced to continue paying child support for a child that’s not theirs.

Government usually does what’s best for the child, yet neglects the justice for the man who has been wrongfully accused.

Smith claims that he had been dating Serena Bailey from his hometown in Montgomery, Alabama for almost two years when Bailey told him she was pregnant. This was surprising to Smith who insists he and Bailey had discussed not having kids until they were in a better financial situation. “ We were using condoms, but she told me she was on the pill and I believed her. Even though she was my lady, I asked her if the child was mine being that I had two jobs and I was constantly working. She told me only you baby.” Smith claims Bailey wanted to get married to make things right. “ I did it because I was in love, I cared for her deeply I didn’t want people to look at her in a negative light so we got married in April and the baby was born that November.”

Throughout the relationship Smith remained skeptical of the paternity of the child, but his love of his wife and child prevented him from pursuing the truth. “ When the baby was born I was standing at the nursery looking at the baby through the glass window when a man came up to me and spoke. After that he said ‘ yep that baby looks just like you. It’s got your eyes and ears’.

I should have known something was wrong then.”

Smith claims after the marriage things started to change. Bailey became more demanding and wanted to control everything at his expense. “ I am the man and always will be the man. She told me this is my house, you can get out, but you going to take care of this baby” Smith stated. Smith says the final straw came when she decided to move her nieces into the house against his will. “The nieces would bring boys over to the house and they wouldn’t leave until the morning sometimes” stated Smith. It wasn’t long before an argument ensued over visitation rights for the nieces.

Smith claims he told Bailey he was heading to the store to get some milk for the baby. He never returned, instead Smith drove to his parent’s house vowing that the relationship is over.

Bailey went through with the divorce proceedings, but stated very often that she wanted to remain together. Smith claims he took her son (from a previous relationship) to school in the morning and picked him up from school many evenings.

“I stayed there six months after the divorce and I still had to pay child support even though I was paying most of the bills. Don’t believe in love, if women say they are in love they are lying most of them don’t know what they are talking about.”

The relationship failed for the last time and Smith began working for the State of Alabama along with a job at Piggly Wiggly kept Smith driving from city to city. The tough schedule did not get in the way of his relationship with his daughter. Smith claims that he gave Erica a birthday party every year at her school because this was usually Erica’s request. On her ninth birthday Smith arrived at Eric’s school to throw the usual birthday party. He went up to the front desk and asked for Erica Smith. The attendant stated that there wasn’t any Erica Smith enrolled at the school. The attendant informed Smith that there was an Erica Bailey at the school that fit the description he described. “ When the attendant brought her to the office I said that is Erica Smith and as of today her name is Erica Smith.” After school Smith claims Erica said she wanted to go over her grandparents house to receive her presents. “ I didn’t see anything wrong with that she was my child and she (Bailey) knew I was picking her up from school.

By the time I got her back home the police were at the house and Serena was claiming I kidnapped her child. My suspicions grew even more.”

Smith’s salary began to increase as Erica approached her 18th birthday and Bailey petitioned the court for more child support money. Smith stated that after he picked Erica up for a weekend visit, he advised her that he wanted to take a paternity test. Smith says Erica agreed because she wanted Smith to know the truth. “ It was hard to tell her about the situation. I told her that no matter what I would still be there for her, but I wasn’t about to pay Serena ass anymore money.”

The results came back negative and Smith asked to not be pursued for child support any longer.

Smith also wanted Bailey to repay him for the money time and effort he put into being Erica’s father. “ The judge asked me do I love the child and I stated of course.

He then said that is fulfillment in itself and no reimbursement was necessary.”

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The implementation of the five-year grants is projected to reach more than 20,000 youth.

“Teen pregnancy is a serious national problem and we need to use the best science of what works to address it,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “Teen pregnancy shortcircuits the futures of young parents and their children. It is critical that we work with states and communities to give our young people the tools and information they need to make wise decisions that will ensure their health and success.”

The state of Louisiana currently has the 18th highest teen pregnancy rate and ranks 13th for teen birth rates

in the nation. A significant amount of the programming will take place in New Orleans where research has shown that youth are twice as likely than the national average to have sex before the age of 13.

“The federal government has been a great partner throughout our city’s recovery, and we thank the Department of Health and Human Services for supporting our community’s innovative efforts to reduce teen pregnancy,” said Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Health Commissioner for the City of New Orleans.

For more information on this project and the specific details on each evidence-based intervention being implemented in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Alexandria visit http://stayhealthyla.org/ blog/?p=4185.

Louisiana Governor’s Games-Unity Day Weekend!

BATON ROUGE - City Councilwoman Donna CollinsLewis; Unity Day Youth and Family Zone; the YMCA of the Capital Area; and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is proud to host Unity Day Weekend, an annual and free event to promote fun, fitness, and family values among school children and families throughout Louisiana.

Sponsored by the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Unity Day Weekend activities begin with a workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the Paula G. Manship YMCA at 8100 YMCA Plaza Drive. Children will learn techniques on stress management, meditation and nutrition to cope with stress in their daily lives and specifically as it applies to anxiety over the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program and Graduation Exit Examination standardized tests.

Students and families meet on Saturday, March 19, at the Family Christian Academy Gym at 9119 World Ministry Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Karate lessons, demonstrations. The state and national Karate instructors will introduce the ancient art form that students can use to build physical and mental confidence, self esteem, self-defense and problem solving.

Lastly, a variety of wellness, health-care and fitness and crime prevention providers will have information booths and entertainment for attendees.

“Unity Day Weekend delivers “educational purposeful activities” designed to build the mental, emotional and physicalfitness skills students need to improve their academic performance and quality of life,” said Unity Day Karate Commissioner John G. Daniel. “Giving young people these tools helps them to become productive citizens.”

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Commentary Thursday, March 10, 2011 • The Weekly Press • Page 4

The Way I See It

The Crime of Murder in Baton Rouge My conclusion is that just like we took If you are a conto the streets during cerned citizen of the the 60’s I feel that it is city of Baton Rouge; a must that we go back you have to be conto the streets today. cerned about all of the The major difference senseless murders that would be that of stopare taking place. In my ping and knocking on wildest dreams, I have every door talking with not envisioned such as people as we go. Of William happening during these course some will turn Jones times. Just last year 2010 us away; but as Jesus we had over 100 lives told His Disciples. taken away by heinous means. There will be those that do not The Sunday Advocate showed receive you - shake the dust from two pages of snap shots of victims your feet and continue on. that departed from life on earth by Now comes my proposal: violent means. One has to wonder Our honorable Mayor Melvin when will it stop.

“Kip” Holden declare a day of The first question is why this “Stop The Violence.” All over is happening? the city neighborhoods walk the The second question is what streets and plead to the people can we do as individuals do about both black and white to help. I it? must say we have to carry the The third question is what word of Jesus with us. If we are can groups do about it? to succeed we must carry Jesus The fourth question is what along with us. Jesus is the ancan a given community do about swer. it?

That is the way I see It.

By William Jones

African-Americans Continue to Suffer Impacts of The Economic Recession (BLACK PR WIRE) A new analysis by Bread for the World Institute shows that AfricanAmericans continue to suffer disproportionately from hunger, poverty, unemployment, and income and education disparities when compared to the total U.S. population.

“The economic recession has left African-Americans struggling in the past couple of years,” said Rev. Derrick Boykin, northeast regional organizer for Bread for the World. “But the truth is, African-Americans had been suffering from ‘recessionlike’ conditions long before the recession hit the rest of the country.”

According to the analysis, “Hunger by the Numbers in the African-American Community,” the African-American poverty rate reached 25.8 percent in 2009 (the latest full year for which data is available)—far exceeding the overall national poverty rate of 14.3 percent. In each of the 10 states with the highest poverty rates, the African-American poverty rate was significantly higher than the overall poverty rate.

Hunger and poverty are closely linked. One in four African-American households is struggling to put food on the table, compared to about one in seven of all U.S. households.

These numbers would have been even higher if not for safety net programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) and the Special Supple-

mental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which helped keep food insecurity rates closer to their 2008 levels.

“So many more people would have gone hungry last year if not for safety net programs that helped them make ends meet,” said Boykin. “It is both unfortunate and alarming that the very programs which support our most vulnerable people are the ones on the chopping block in congressional budget discussions.”

Although African-Americans are about 12.4 percent of the U.S. population, they make up about 19.6 percent of WIC participants and 22.5 percent of SNAP participants. In fact, 90 percent of African-American children will receive SNAP benefits at some point before age 20, compared to 49 percent of all U.S. children. Despite these startling figures, anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs are a modest portion of the U.S. federal budget (14 percent last year).

The analysis also examines economic factors contributing to the disparities between African-Americans and the U.S. population as a whole.

“Hunger by the Numbers among African-Americans” is available online at www.bread. org.

Bread for the World (www. bread.org) is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.

Stop the Lies about the Financial Meltdown Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist “I pledge…Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable, and energy efficient housing on fair terms.” One of the National Urban League’s four I AM EMPOWERED goals.

No, President Obama was not born in Kenya. Superman is not real. And, there is no Monkey-man roaming the streets of Hoboken scaring the daylights out of little children.

Some urban myths are nutty.

Some are funny. But some, like the one about mortgage loans in low and middle income urban neighborhoods being the cause of the financial meltdown can be downright dangerous.

Since this assertion was first made several years ago, the Na-

tional Urban League has called it for what it is – a weapon of mass deception, shifting blame for the economic crisis from Wall Street where it rightfully belongs onto the backs of hard working African American and Hispanic homeowners, who for decades were routinely refused home loans and a fair shot at the American Dream. Leading economists have agreed with us, including Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke; FDIC chairman, Sheila Bair; and Nobel Prize columnist, Paul Krugman.

And now, a new study by the congressionally established Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission conclusively states that the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), established in 1977 to prevent redlining and spur homSee meltdown, on page 7

A Coach and his Player win the Game of Life

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist It is a story that reaffirms one’s faith in humans. The Associated Press headline last month read: “Coach Donates Kidney to Player.” It didn’t take long to learn that Tom Walter, the baseball coach at Wake Forest University, had donated one of his kidneys to Kevin Jordan, a freshman outfielder who had never suited up for the team.

The story of the White Coach donating a kidney to a Black athlete from Columbus, Georgia transcends sports; it supersedes the strong bond that unites a coach with his players.

It is not a commentary on BlackWhite relationships. Rather, it is a story of two courageous people whose commitments to each other went beyond offering or accepting an athletic scholarship.

Kevin Jordan, now 19, was one of the nation’s top baseball prospects as a student at Northside-Columbus High in Georgia . He had made the all-city team and was so good that the New York Yankees drafted him. But, Jordan signed a letter of intent to attend Wake Forest and unlike many young athletes tempted by money, he planned to keep his commitment.

“Kevin is one of the most highly touted players in the country,” Coach Walter said at the time. “He possesses gamechanging speed … plus power.

He is the kind of offensive talent that opposing coaches have to

manage around. He was determined to will be an impact keep it. player from the moKeith Jordan, the ment he sets foot on star athlete’s father, told campus.”

CBS’ College Sports During Jordan’s Network: “The thing senior year in high he told us, because as school, before he parents we’re always would have an optrying to look out for portunity to set foot his best interests, and George on the campus of (his) mother is always E. Curry Wake Forest Univertrying to make sure ‘Is sity , he noticed that this what you want to he had begun to tire easily. It do?’ His focus was, ‘I want to was the winter of 2009 and his live as normal a life as I can. I’ve reflexes were noticeably slower. committed to the school and I At first, everyone thought he want to do whatever I can to live had the flu. By last April, the up to that commitment.”

6’1,” 185-pounder had lost 30 Last August, Jordan enpounds. rolled in Wake Forest . Two days Doctors in Columbus, Geor- before classes, Jordan, his family, gia sent him to Emory Univer- Coach Walter, and the team’s sity Hospital , in Atlanta , for athletic trainer visited Dr. Barry additional tests. It was deter- Freeman at Wake Forest Univermined that Jordan was suffering sity Baptist Medical Center in from something far more seri- Winston-Salem, N.C. ous than flu. He was diagnosed “We had been commuwith ANCA vasculitis, which nicating with the Jordans last occurs when one’s immune sys- spring and through the sumtem begins attacking the healthy mer,” Walter told CBS. “But cells in the body. In this case, I had no idea of the extent of the ANCAs (Anti-Neutrophil Kevin’s condition until that Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies) doctor’s appointment…That’s were attacking the walls of the when the reality, the gravity of small blood cells in Jordan ’s the situation hit me.” kidneys. The swelling caused Dr. Freeman reported that blood and protein to leak into Jordan ’s kidney function had his urine, which in turn caused dropped to only 8 percent of cathe kidneys to operate at about pacity. Before long, the decision 15 to 20 percent of capacity. was made to increase dialysis After starting with 35 pills a from three times a week to every day in the spring, several months day. Rather than travel to the later he was on dialysis three dialysis center every day, Jortimes a week. dan and Jeff Strahm, the baseball But, Jordan had given his trainer, were taught how to selfword to Coach Walter and he administer the dialysis.

Jordan would attend classes each day and at 11 p.m., he would hook up his dialysis machine and stay connected until 8 a.m. the next day. He never missed a class. Three and a half months later, Jordan was told that he needed a kidney transplant.

Under normal circumstances, Jordan ’s name would be placed on a waiting list and there are never enough donors to meet the need. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing, there are more than 80,000 people awaiting a kidney transplant. In 2009, there were only 10,442 donors (For more information, check out the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org).

Blacks made up 12 percent of the U.S. population, but only three percent of organ donors.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, AfricanAmericans constitute about 29 percent of all patients treated for kidney failure in the U.S. Jordan ’s mother and brother were tested as possible kidney donors but neither was a match. Jordan ’s father was excluded because of high blood pressure. After relatives were unable to donate a kidney, that’s when Coach Walter stepped up to the plate.

He underwent compatibility tests last December in Winston-Salem and a month later at Emory. At 8 a.m., Monday, February 7, Walter was wheeled See life, on page 7

Black Unemployment Remains Too High

By Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Even though the unemployment rate in the United States is finally beginning to inch downward, the painful truth is that African American unemployment continues to remain at a crisis level. While the overall economic forecast appears to be improving each month for the last year, the official national unemployment for the first time in more than two years is at 8.9 percent.

There are more than 13.7 million unemployed persons in the United States, as of this month. But, Black American unemployment persists in double digits above 15.3 percent. For teenagers in our communities, the unemployment rate is more than 40 percent. All labor surveys show that African Americans have the highest rate of unemployment of all groups surveyed. These unemployment percentages indicate a dire socioeconomic condition for the African American community in 2011.

President Barack Obama stated, “Our top priority right

now has to be creating of African American new jobs and opportuowned businesses is nities in a fiercely comanother key factor in petitive world. And creating new jobs and this week, we received economic sustainabilvery good news on that ity for the African front. We learned that American community. the unemployment rate Private jobs are now has fallen to its lowest showing the greatest level in nearly two years increase in the overBenjamin as our economy added all national employF. Chavis another 222,000 private ment rate. Simply sector jobs last month.” put, we need more We agree with the stated priori- Black American entrepreneurs ties of President Obama. The and we need more businesses challenge, however, for the to be established and owned by African American community Black Americans so that they can is to increase meaningful and contribute directly to the increase productive job creation for Afri- in providing more employment can Americans and others ahead opportunities for African Ameriof the current pace of increased cans and others. employment because of the disThere is a direct relationproportionate high unemploy- ship between the entrenched ment in our community.

Black American poverty rates Understanding the magni- and the persistent Black Ameritude of the problem is important. can unemployment rates. But, But just restating the devastating these two social indicators are impact of high unemployment also directly related to the issue is not going to produce the solu- of education, particularly to the tions that we need. Improving issue of a high quality educathe quality of education in the tion for Black American children.

African American community Children in our communities are is an important factor to help three times likely to be poor as increase employment opportuni- White children according to the ties. Increasing the establishment 2010 U.S. Census Report. More

than 40 percent of African American children are born in poverty.

Economically impoverished children given an inadequate education is a formula not only for acute unemployment, but it is also a recipe for prolonged social misery, unjust imprisonment and intractable poverty.

I salute the continued efforts and leadership of Marion Wright Edelman and the Children’s Defense Fund to call renewed national attention to the systemic problems and challenges concerning African American and other children. Edelman emphasized, “We need to revive a policy voice for children. The cradle-to-prison pipeline - breaking it up is going to be the overall framework from which we move forward.” Over the years the Children’s Defense Fund has led the way in identifying programs and projects that work in the interests of the proper development of our children, in addition to articulating the public policy interests of all children in America. Today, with the economic challenges of the nation and calls for severe budget See too high, on page 7

The views expressed in the editiorial columns are not necessarily the veiws of The Weekly Press or its staff. Address all opinions and comments to: Letters to the Editior, P.O. Box 74485 Baton Rouge, La. 70874 or E-mail them to: theweeklypress@yahoo.com

Red Mango is currently Baton Rouge tion, has named Pat Felder of Baton Rouge as one of the organization’s four regional winners of the Solveras Payment Solutions/NFIB Small Business Champion Award. Felder is the South Region winner.

“The only reason we’re successful in Washington and all 50 state capitals is because of the support of our member activists,” said Dan Danner, NFIB’s president and CEO. “We’re indebted to them for their efforts to help protect and promote

our members.”

“The regional Small Business Champions have committed their time and energy to make our country a better place to do business,” said Brian Bates, chief executive officer of Solveras Payment Solutions. “We’re proud to do our part to recognize and honor their contributions.”

Pat Felder, an NFIB member since 2007, co-owns Felder’s Collision Parts in Baton Rouge with her husband, Wayne. The company was founded in 1987

that any state director would like to have,” said Renee Baker, state director of NFIB/Louisiana, the state’s leading small business association. “She’ll do anything she can to make it easier for small businesses in Louisiana to grow and create jobs.

Felder chairs the NFIB/ Louisiana Leadership Council, which advises the association on issues affecting small businesses throughout the state. This spring, Felder was selected by Louisiana Department of Eco-

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See study, on pagecan 7 START investors has experienced exempt up to $2,400 in de- dous growth over the past posits per account per year few years. In 2001, we had a from income reported on their little more than 3,000 account state tax returns. For mar- owners. Today, we have more ried couples filing jointly, the than 39,000 accounts and $307 Shares of International exemption from income can million in deposits.”

Business Machines Corp Other START benefits BATON ROUGE, LA – be up to $4,800 in deposits.

(IBM.N) hit a lifetime high on Tax time is here, and State If account owners are unable include a state-paid match on Wednesday as analysts welTreasurer John Kennedy to make $2,400 (or $4,800) in deposits ranging from 2 percomed the tech giant’s comwants to remind Louisiana deposits in one year, they can cent to 14 percent, depending mitment to double its profit residents about the tax incen- carry forward unused por- on the account’s classification by 2015. and owner’s adjusted gross tives available to investors tions to subsequent years.

IBM shares rose as much START is free from income; a choice of investwho use the START 529 plan as 3.3 percent to $167.72, their state and federal taxes from ment options in fixed, varihighest level on record adjusted to save for college. for stock splits, as a host of ana“If you already have beginning to end. When it able and mixed portfolios; lysts raised their target price a START account, you can is time to withdraw money and the flexibility to use on the company, the day after Lillie benefitMs. from a state income for educational expenses, funds at any accredited colit reaffirmed its ambitious 2015 tax (225) deduction this tax year if individuals do so without lege or university for tuition, 775-9021 earnings target. you made deposits into the paying state or federal taxes room and board, books, fees The optimism was limited on their disbursements.

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Syndicated Host andRequire Children Radio of Divorce Recording Artist Lonnie Hunter Cracks the Support of the Church the Top 40 with “Do Something”

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Olive Baptist Church and Gloversity; UnMeasurable Praise four women will experience doAnd to those of and controlling (which Festivities kick-off a ryland Baptist from the University of New Ormestic violence in herwith lifetime; you who areChurch. already are acts of “witchcraft”) “Local Choir Night” at 7 p.m., Doors will open at 6 p.m. leans; Higher Level Gospel Choir 1.3 million women are victims of in physically abusive will not change the Nov. 19, at Living Faith ChrisA “College Day Finale and from McNeese State University; physical assault by an intimate relationships, abusive mind of God. In other tianpartner Center, 6375 Winbourne held from 9 the University of He’s Louisiana at each year; almost one- Workshop” marriages will even,beknow words, not obliAve. Gospel recording artist a.m.

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That may very wellLouisiana be true, I of New Orleans Jackson at New Some Lightpeople Baptist Gospel Choir. killed, the and manthephysically --- Church, those who University’s say. But Jesus already died for abused the woman before the got your problem all figured out slaying; and less than one-fifth while their own problems conveof victims reporting an injury niently remain unsolved --- will from intimate partner violence have you to believe that God sought medical treatment fol- wants you to “honor the covlowing the injury. enant” that you made with your And if these statistics abuser “in the eyes of God.” aren’t alarming enough for you, If you have anybody in let this resonate in your spirit: your life trying to use the Bible Witnessing violence between to scare you into staying in an one’s parents or caretakers is the abusive marriage or relationship, greatest risk FORD factor ofPA: transmittake back the authority you’ve CHADDS Ed- platinum records to his credit as ting violent behavior from one givenexecutive them to speak intowith your mondson Communications, a a music working generation to the next; boys who artists life. such as Quincy Jones, Ray full-service entertainment prowitness domesticwill violence said it before and I’ll motions company, launchare Charles,I’ve and Gladys Knight. twice as likely to abuse their own “We sayoffer it again: Justopportunity as God will a new division, Adonai Video them the partners and children when they to never involved a homoMinistries, a global pay-perwatchbe a concert orin a special become adults; and 30service, percent to feature sexual lesbian view video-on-demand onor their PC orwedding TV at theiror 60 percent perpetrators of inti- own marriage, are some heteroNovember 15,of2010. leisurethere for only $9.99.

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And if you’re in an abusive relationship or marriage, and you have children, know that that sweet little, innocent boy who grows up saying he’ll never hit a woman is the most likely to do (as an adult) what he swore (as a child) he’d never do. That sweet, little Donald girl whoLawrence grows up live concerts, watching Mama get beaten and the Tri-City Singers’ “Finale”is more likely to gravitate to an concert, the gold-selling Shekinah abusive man when sheconcerts, becomes Glory Ministry’s majestic an even adult.the legendary Mighty and is physical Clouds “When of Joy inthere concert.

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The concert will violence as a child and haven’t feature the melodious voices of learned adequately how to sow former SU Interdenominational love nor receive it. Repent. SurGospel Choir members from render your heart to Jesus. Allow 1987-2010 and musicians Greg Him to heal you where you’re Jones, Cecil Houston, Michael broken.

Temple, George If Alfonso you hadWaters, little to no conChesterfield, Willie Richard, Reutact with godly men as a child, ben Shantran Hawkins nowGriffin, is your time to become what and Ricky Draper. you never had. Now is time for Jackson, DiyouLawrence to break that cycle SU of viorector of Bands, will also make lence (and save your soul). a special musical tribute during Pastor Donald Lee, founder the concert. of Kingdom Living Christian All events are free Center in Dallas, canand be open conto the public. tacted for prayer or comment at (225) 773-2248 or pastordonjlee@ yahoo.com. If this column has been a blessing to you personally, would you consider sowing a donation to aid in supporting the work of the ministry? Cashier’s checks or money orders can be addressed to Kingdom Living Christian Center, P.O. Box 211186, Dallas, TX 752114303. Also, be on the lookout for “Married Gospel, DavidtoG.Commitment,” Evans Ministhe future bestseller by tries, EMI Gospel andwritten Kingdom Pastor Lee in collaboration Records have all signed on with Pastor Eaton.

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Aside from the fact that the law ering all children. clearly statesAction that CRA lending the CDF Council, buildmust be consistent with safe ing on the best practices in states and sound banking practices, and lessons learned about children there is through no evidence that CRA falling the bureaucratic caused lenders to make risky cracks of Medicaid and SChiP, subprime loans that contribstrongly urged Congress to enact uted to the crisis. Children In fact, most the All healthy Act, subprime loans are not made S. 1564/h.r.

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Sometimes we go for weeks or months trying to take matters into our hands and try to solve our own problems. We are not super humans; we can’t handle everybreakdowns corporate thing alone. Wein need God’s help. governance, We have to letexcessive go of thoserisk situations and let Godgovernment handle them. and borrowing, there are some things officials ill prepared for we thecan’t crihumanly do anything about. in sis, and systemic breaches accountability and ethics at all levels.” In short, Black, brown and poor people, aggressively spurred on by the CRA did not cause our economic meltdown.

This has been a yarn spun by some who wish to shift the blame from ofWall Streetmust to the citizens the nation Main Street. demand that our leaders free our Thefrom latest use this as children theto false ideological aand weapon of mass deception political tugs of war among isthose Florida congresswho freshman put excess profits ahead man, Allen West of children’s lives.who, speakinghow at a February Conservative well did Congress protect Political Action in children in 2007? Conference Not well enough: Washington, out the 276 Memberssingled of Congress had CRA theAction cause of the housgoodas CDF Council Congressional scores of 80 ing crisis. Scorecard He added, “If govpercent orgets higher, 198way of those ernment outand of the of hadprivate stellar scores percent. the sector,of it 100 would not But 231 members scored 60 percent have happened in 2008.” or lower—a failing grade fromInour The Financial Crisis schoolCommission days. quiry disagrees Members Congress andWhether so do we.

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Sickle Cell Disease Association zation’s “$1 Million in 100 Days” Stanley Daniels. “It’s hard see- word BREAK to 52000 to donate heart disease and two out of five (40 • More than 40 percentthe of African of America has released a video Campaign. ing someone you love in pain and join in “breaking cycle of percent) expressed concern about presPSA with Offensive Guard Stan“I support SCDAA be- and are helpless to help them; Americans pain.” Theyhave may,high also,blood contribute developing Alzheimer’s, only about (hBP)the andSCDAA are at riskwebsite for stroke, ley Daniels, who speaks about cause sickle cell disease has been not being able to comfort them, sure through or one in 20 are aware that heart health canalead to greater risk for the effects of sickle cell disease causing pain to my family for as only able to hold their hand as which support number of activities is linked to brain health.

Alzheimer’s and asks viewers to participate long as I can remember. I know they get through the pain. If we developing that will occur during theor “$1other Milthe Alzheimer’s Association is cognitive dementias. in the mobile giving initiative. that from the outside looking can come to together and support vascular lion in 100 Days Campaign.” joining forces withfirst the American • every year, more thanare 100,000 This video is the of many in, you can’t even imagine the the SCDAA, we can beat sickle Additional details availheart Association to educate African African Americans have a stroke. video PSAs that celebrities from pain that this disease causes. This cell disease!” able at www.sicklecelldisease.

Americans by managing • having high cholesterol increases the worlds that of sports, acting, their and disease doesn’t have to continue The mobile giving drive org. cardiovascular risk, they may also the risk for stroke and may increase strengthen their cognitive health. the risk for Alzheimer’s.

“What’s good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Jennifer Manage Your Risks Manly, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Associa• Watch the numbers. remember tion spokesperson. “every healthy that desirable blood pressure is less heartbeat pumps about one-fifth of than 120/80 mmhg. Keep your body your blood to your brain to carry on weight in the recommended range U.S. Department of Health The letter and supporting plained in the FAQ document, the MOE period under the Rethe daily processes of thinking, proband make sure that the total cholesand Human Services Secretary FAQ document address three asthe MOE provision generally covery Act, this new guidance lem solving and remembering.” less than 200mg/dL. Kathleen issued applies to these waivers and terol offersisStates additional flexibility “By the Sebelius year 2030,today the number of pects of the MOE provisions: • healthytolifestyle choicesand include aAfrican new letter and a frequently • The MOE exemption for demonstrations.

However, waivrelating premiums the Americans age 65 or older is staying mentally and physically acasked questions (FAQ) document higher-income adult populations ers and demonstration are, by MOE requirements under the expected to more than double to 6.9 tive, staying socially involved, reducthat explain and M.D., Chil- in States that are experiencing their terms, time limited. The Affordable Care Act. This will million,” saidMedicaid emil Matarese, ing your intake ofoffatStates and cholesterol dren’s Health Program help a number that have American heartInsurance Association spokes- budget deficits. Under the Af- guidance clarifies that the MOE and notrequesting smoking. the ability to (CHIP) provisions in the Affordfordable Care Act, if a State has provision does not require States been person. “Although Alzheimer’s is Visit www.alz.org/heartbrain or able Care in ways that adjust premiums for populanot part ofAct normal aging, ageafford is the or projects a budget deficit, the to seek a new or renewed waiver call the American Stroke Associagreater to States.

The MOE provision does not apply after the expiration of their tions such as children in CHIP greatest flexibility risk factor for Alzheimer’s tion, the American heart new guidance aspects of to adults who are not eligible for waiver or demonstration. witha division family of incomes above 150 disease.

So it isclarifies important that AfAssociation, at (888) 478-7653 or the maintenance of effort (MOE) coverage on the basis of preg• How premiums are percent of the Federal poverty rican Americans take steps now to the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) rules fortheir Medicaid anddisease, CHIP. nancy or disability and whose treated under the MOE require- line. decrease risk of heart 272-3900 and you’llthat receive broFurther guidance follow.

“Ensuring ouramost which research haswill shown could incomes are above 133 percent ments. Because premiums and chure with heart and brain health Research shows a link between heart and brain health, which means impaired The Medicaid MOE proviof the Federal poverty level.

The premium increases have an vulnerable populations continue also decrease the risk of cognitive a free pedometer, sion in the Affordable Care Act FAQ document State brain impact on eligibility, previous information to receive and Medicaid coverage heart function couldexplains lead to impaired function. decline.” while supplies last. generally ensures that States’ options and how States can seek guidance under the Recovery Act during these difficult times reeligibility rules for adults under this exemption. explained that new or increased quires as much flexibility as posthe Medicaid program remain in • The implication of the premiums were considered to be sible,” said Secretary Sebelius. place pending implementation MOE provision on Section 1115 a violation of the Recovery Act “We will continue to review the of eligibility rules changes that demonstration projects. Some MOE requirement. Because the maintenance of effort provisions become effective in January 2014. States cover groups of people period during which the Afford- under the Affordable Care Act The MOE provision for children under Medicaid through a Sec- able Care Act MOE provisions and will issue further guidance (NAPSi)-here’s ness 1115 of diabetes, particularlyAs when physical activity can than help able in english and Spanish by callextends to 2019. an alert worth tion demonstration. ex- increased apply is considerably longer to States, as needed.” paying attention to: According to it is left undiagnosed and untreated. delay or prevent the onset of type 2 ing the ADA at 1-800-DiABeteS the American Diabetes Association the day is held on the fourth tuesday diabetes.

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