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Committee Rejects Smoking Ban Bill BATON ROUGE — A Senate-backed attempt to ban smoking in Louisiana bars and casinos has been snuffed out. The House Health and Welfare Committee rejected the bill in an 8-4 vote Tuesday, a vote expected to kill the measure for another legislative session. The state has a law that prohibits smoking in restaurants, public places, public buildings and most places of employment. The proposal by Livonia Sen. Rob Marionneaux would have required bars, casinos, offtrack betting facilities and other gambling spots also to become smoke-free. Supporters say the bill would improve the health safety of workers and patrons at bars and casinos. Opponents say a smoking ban could harm businesses and the state financially. They also say people can choose to avoid the facilities if they don’t want the secondhand smoke exposure.
Library Programs for Teens
The following programs will be held for teens in June. Registration is required for some programs. For more information or to register, call the individual library branch. Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road, (225) 778-7960 Teen H20 Party Wednesday, June 2, 4 p.m. Teens and tweens ages 12-18 are invited to the Teen H20 Party at the Baker Branch! Cool off by playing fun water games like Jump Rope Water Splash and Water Balloon Relay Race. The games will take place right outside the library, but first we’ll See programs, on page 2
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The 100 Men of Metro Baton Rouge, LTD introduced Mr. Murphy Bell as a new member to its membership. (L to R) Herman Johnson, Murphy Bell and Adell Brown, Jr. - Photo by Fred Sibley
BATON ROUGE, LA - The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, LTD formally introduced a Mr. Murphy Bell as new member at its monthly meeting on Monday, May 17th. Bell was introduced by Herman Johnson, membership chair, and presented with a membership certificate by Adell Brown, president and chairman of the board. Also during the meeting Dr. Owusu Bandele, professor
Former US Secretary of Education Paige Speaks at Capitol High Academies BATON ROUGE — Former United States Secretary of Education, Dr. Rod Paige spoke to about 30 students, faculty, staff, and administrators at the Capitol High School Academics. Paige shared on the importance of achieving excellence through education. “One present civil rights’ frontier is in the educational arena. To achieve social and economic justice, it must be achieved through obtaining a quality education. Dr. Paige also encouraged the students to step into their present leadership roles. He told them they are today’s leaders in the classroom and on the campus. They must help their peers become wellrounded student leaders. Dr. Ernie Hughes, chair of 100 Black Men Capitol High Academic Board thanked the former secretary for coming to support and encouraging our supporter. The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge,
Rod_Paige.jpg: Former United States Secretary of Education, Dr. Rod Paige spoke to students at Capitol High School Academies on the importance of education and leadership. – Photo by Dr. Ernie Hughes
LTD in partnership with the Black Alliance for Educational Options sponsored the early morning gathering at Capitol High School Academies.
House Approves Bill to Allow College Tuition Increases BATON ROUGE - A House committee approved a bill Monday that will allow individual colleges and universities in Louisiana to raise tuition by 10 percent, but not before a public lashing of higher education officials. Lawmakers used the opportunity in committee to verbally attack Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen. “Speaker Tucker, you
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Dr. Owusu Bandele, professor emeritus is given a certificate of appreciation for the volunteer work provided to the 100’s Black History Bowl Team. (L to R) Dr. Owusu Bandele and Adell Brown, Jr. - Photo by Fred Sibley
know yourself we’ve been looking for information from this group of individuals,” said Rep. Jim Morris, R-Oil City. The group Morris referred to includes higher education officials like Clausen. Members of the committee stopped just shy of calling Clausen a liar during her testimony on the Grad Act. Members acSee tuition, on page 2
‘Miss Southern’ Continues to Raise Money for St. Jude Children BATON ROUGE - Wearing the crown of Miss Southern University is a big responsibility and being the focal point of attention at a variety of social events can be exciting. Just ask Sabrina Whitney after she closed her 2009-2010 reign as Miss Southern. But, she will also tell you that raising money for seriously ill children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. “It has made me feel good that I have been able to help and that I have done something that is going to make things better for children,” Sabrina said. The Tallulah native and her executive board members raised about $10,000. She donated the money to representatives of the Memphis, Tenn.based hospital during a private
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ceremony before commencement exercises when she walked across the stage to receive her degree from Southern. The money she has raised will aid children at St. Jude who are suffering from catastrophic diseases such as cancer and sickle cell anemia. “If what I do is going to help people and make Southern University look good, then I’m definitely going to do it,” said Sabrina, who will relinquish her crown in a few See miss Southern, on page 2
Chancellor Kofi Lomotey, Miss Southern University 2009-2010 Sabrina Whitney, Jamie Landry, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital event marketing representative, and Tracey McKee, Associate Director of St. Jude.
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In the world today much is being said but, no one seems to know who said whatever was communicated. They don’t want to reveal their source...See Page 6
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YMCA Investing in Kids, Families Girl Scouts’ ranks just grew 22 members stronger with the addition of the women members of the Louisiana legislature. The state legislators became members of an honorary Girl Scout troop, Troop Louisiana, during a pinning ceremony....Page 8
“Investing In Kids, Families and Communities” was the theme for the YMCA of the Capital Area’s annual meeting held May 11th at Boudreaux’s. Ann Trappey, Metropolitan Board Chair 2008-2010, presided over the event....See Page 2
BP Briefs Government
BP announced that its internal investigation team began sharing initial perspectives of its review of the causes of the tragic Deepwater Horizon fire and oil spill. BP has shared these early perspectives with the Department of the Interior...See Page 5
Developing Self Esteem
Few factors impact our ability to protect ourselves from HIV more than our level of self-esteem. When our sense of self-worth is high, we are better able to choose partners who care for us and have our best interest at heart...See Page 7
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YMCA Investing in Kids, Families, and Communities to Make Them Stronger
BATON ROUGE, LA - “Investing In Kids, Families and Communities” was the theme for the YMCA of the Capital Area’s annual meeting held May 11th at Boudreaux’s. Ann Trappey, Metropolitan Board Chair 20082010, presided over the event, along with Bob Jacobs, CEO of the YMCA of the Capital Area. Jacobs reported some of the highlights for the YMCA of the Capital Area, those included, a 50% growth in family programming, summer day camp and after school childcare programs grew 12%, the “SPLASH” program provided free swim lessons to over 460 children and the continued construction of the Howell Place YMCA, scheduled to open this fall. The homeless outreach program also grew stronger in
2009, over $532,000 worth of clothing, toiletries, food, blankets, and Christmas packages were given to those in need. The Sunday Church Ministry has grown to provide church service to over 125 homeless in the community. Jacobs also thanked the volunteers of the YMCA of the Capital Area who donate $909,033 worth in volunteer hours. Highlights of the evening included the presentation of the Myron Falk Fundraising Award which was presented to Bryon Bennett. Bryon has or-
ganized golf tournaments and other fundraising events for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. The Edward D. Grant volunteerism award was presented to John Thibodeaux. John donates over 500 hours a year to the YMCA Track program. The YMCA’s highest honor award, the Red Triangle, was presented to ExxonMobil for their one million dollar donation for the construction of the Howell Place YMCA. A special “spirit of the YMCA” award, called the Red Heart Award was given to Randy Haddad. Randy has
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Shadows of the night fade when sunshine draws near. Huff THE NAACP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. NAACP of Ascension Parish recognized and awarded students from the four public high schools in Ascension Marge Parish. The students included Tre Sullivan of Lawrence Donaldsonville High, Bre’yhana Williams of Donaldsonville High, Adam Thompson of East Ascension High, and Kelsey Wilkinson of St. Amant High. Thanks to the recommendation of teachers and administrators. THE LEMANN CENTER was the setting for the Military Prayer Breakfast on last weekend. Hundreds gathered for the annual event to greet and eat and have a fine fellowship. Tracy Marquette has been the coordinator for the past years and did so this year. Each year has proven to be more successful than the last. Prayers were offered: Raymond Carbo for the military; Allison Hudson for the media; Pastor Jamie Elliot for business; Father Phil Spano for education; Matt Bougeois for the church; Rev. Wilmon Jackson and daughter Leonzell for the family, and Donna Gaignard for the government. Each person was challenged to pray daily. NEWLY ELECTED NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU has tapped Cedric Grant to become Deputy Mayor of Facilities, Infrastructure and Community Development. “It is a great honor to be asked to serve in Mayor Landrieu’s administration,” Grant said. “As Deputy Mayor I will assist the May and his team in creating the foundation for the great American city that New Orleans is and always will be.” Congratulations to Cedric. SETTOON TOWING provided boys and girls great opportunities during the field trip on last week. The place was Belle River and area students went to find out about water safety, safety lessons and the role of the Coast Guard. They were given life jackets and the trip was educational for all. THE RIVER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RPCC) sponsored important lessons for elementary students in St. John Parish in Reserve in emergency preparedness. One speaker was Elliot Celestine, participating as part of a college psychology servicelearning class project. The students learned how to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters. Students from RPCC spoke with the grade school students, acted out skity, and distributed just under 500 starter emergency preparedness kits. This was an effort to help prepare the children for natural disasters which may come their way. Each starter kit contained water, crackers, batteries, a flashlight, hand sanitizer, a small radio and other essential items. Each student also received a blanket with the kit, which is valued at $20 each. Sounds like a winner! DO YOU KNOW ANY EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN WHO NEED SERVICES? Children from ages 3 to 21 need to be identified if they need exceptional services. The Child Search effort want to identify developmental delays, fine and gross motor, speech and language delays, or sensory impairments. Child Search is also seeking students who are functioning significantly above their chronological age and for those who are showing unique talents in visual or performing arts. Free screening are available. Contact our nearest school. GO LSU TIGERS & SU JAGUARS BASEBALL TEAMS as they head to their regionals. DID YOU SEE IT? Yes, New Orleans was the setting for the tribute honors of the first 100 African Americans Certified Public Accounts. Congratulations, to all! Happy Birthday to Berean Academy Principal Poindexter. Get Well to Ms. Claudia Fisher and Ms. Debra Ephrom. Have a super and blessed weekend.
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BATON ROUGE — A stalemate between lawmakers and the Jindal administration over Louisiana’s annual construction budget bill has lifted slightly. The House Ways and Means Committee agreed to move ahead with the bill while still haggling with Gov. Bobby Jindal’s budget crafters about the financing
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“The 100’s” Black History Bowl Team for National competition. The activity concluded with a reception provided by Fred Sibley, chief officer.
Tuition from page 1 cused the commissioner of using her influence in the Senate to dictate policy. “So, I hope today starts a new turning point with the board of regents and higher education in this state with this committee,” said Rep. Jim Fannin, DJonesboro. “Where by, when we ask in direct questions that those questions get answered from the table and then you don’t leave and go to the other side of this process and try to circumvent what we tried to do in the process over here.”
Clausen defended her actions by suggesting information about budget cuts should not be displayed in a public forum. She conceded communication issues, but insisted that she did not lie. “It has never ever been our intention to be in any way dishonest,” said Clausen. “Communication is always a challenge in this setting and these challenges that we have.” The bill must pass by a twothirds vote in each respective chamber.
Miss Southern from page 1 weeks. Sabrina used a number of fundraising efforts, including a letter-writing campaign, a “Little Miss Southern” pageant and talent show. She even used a “Free Your Queen (from jail) for Homecoming” event. “I set a goal of $1,500 and told people that is what I needed to get out. We finally got it,” she laughed. “I actually have enjoyed the hard work it has taken to raise the money,” she said. “But, it wasn’t just me. My executive board has done so much to make it work.” Sabrina said she is driven to raise the money because she believes
the cause is worthy and because she had a younger cousin die from cancer a few years ago. Also, last year, she went to St. Jude and saw many children who were being treated for lifethreatening diseases. “It was devastating...I cried the whole time,” she said. “Now, I really know that what we are doing is important.” The criminal justice major said she will continue to work with causes such as St. Jude while she attends graduate school. “I’m definitely going to do it again wherever I go to grad school,” Sabrina said.
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Spelman Alumnae Celebrated Founders Day ing as a chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, NAASC, the local alumnae have selected Gloria Horton Whiten as president, Rochelle Williams as vice-president, Diane Guidry Pitts as secretary, Mildred Wynn “Winnie” Penson as treasurer, and Dorothy Myers Stepteau as historian. Other alumnae participating in the celebration
included Dotty M.Hampton, past president, Tanya Penson, Sheree Garrett Alford, and Jacqueline Stewart Campbell. Family members included Reverend Kevin Campbell and Shavonn and Meagan Whiten. The group honored M. Penson at the restaurant and Mildred Moore Clark, their 102 year old “Spelman Sister”, at her home.
Highlights of Hill Memorial Library Tara Laver, Curator of Manuscripts at Hill Memorial Library - LSU’s Special Collections Library - will give a presentation on their collection of materials which cover Louisiana. Laver will highlight materials which are concentrated in the Baton Rouge area at this program on Saturday, June In celebration of their Founders Day, graduates of Spelman College residing in the Baton Rouge area and their family members worshiped at the First Presbyterian Church of Scotlandville on Sunday, April 11, 2010. They dined at the Lagniappe Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Baker following the church service. Spelman College is the oldest college for black women in the world. On April 11, 1881,
two white female missionaries from New England, Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles, started the school in the basement of Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. John D. Rockefeller, and later some of his family members, have made significant financial contributions to the college as benefactors and as members of the Board of Trustees over many decades. Despite numerous obstacles to their goal of provid-
Southern Offers Summer Programs for Youth BATON ROUGE - Summer is almost here and Southern University is offering a variety of summer programs including the Engineering Summer Institute and National Youth Sports Program for elementary, middle and high school students. The following programs will be offered at Southern between the months of May and July: • Department of Foreign Languages 2010 Youth Language Immersion Summer Camp May 24 - May 28 • Exploring Agricultural, Family and Consumer Science (EAFCS) June 7 - July 1 • Engineering Summer Institute (ESI) June 7-July 2 • Garrett A. Morgan/ Ford PAS Summer Business Institute June 2 - July 11 • Jaguar Kids’ College Summer Program June 7 - July 23 • Nathaniel Denu Youth
Volleyball Camp July 14 - July 18 • National Youth Sports Program June 2 - June 28 • Southern University Summer Transportation and Energy Institute (STEI) June 7 - July 2 • Challenge 2000 at the Timbuktu Academy (Challenge) June 6 - July 2 • Summer Bridge Institute (SBI) at the Timbuktu Academy June 1 - July 28 • ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC) July 11 - 23 • Summer Science Institute-Middle School Component (SSI-M) at the Timbuktu Academy June 6 - July 2 • Getting Smarter at the Timbuktu Academy (GeSTA) June 6 - July 2 • The Classic Upward Bound Program Year-round • The Upward Bound Mathematics and Science Program Year-round
ing education to black females recently out of the harshness of slavery, these two founders persevered in their mission, becoming the first two of four white presidents, all females, to lead the institution. In 1953, Dr. Albert Edward Manley became the first black and fifth president of Spelman. Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole was the first black female to serve as president. Since her tenure each president has been a black female with Dr. Beverly
Daniel Tatum serving as the current president. From an initial student body of eleven students, Spelman College has grown to over 2,000 students from the United States and other countries. In evaluations by various national publications, the college has consistently ranked in the top tier of colleges. Spelman’s motto is “Our Whole School for Christ”. In the process of reactivat-
BR Youth Ballet Presents “Coppelia”
The Baton Rouge Youth Ballet presented “Coppelia” for library audiences at various branches in May, and patrons still have several chances to see this production in June! The ballet is suitable for children ages 6 and up. Groups must register. For more information, call the individual library branch. *Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd. Wednesday, June 2,
3 p.m. *Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road Wednesday, June 2, 10 a.m. *Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 3351 Lorraine St. Tuesday, June 1, 10 a.m. *Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road Friday, June 4, 10 a.m. *Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Wednesday, June 2, 1 p.m.
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across the street in a special box type makYes, the ribbon ing where flower has been cut by our plants are arranged Mayor, Honorable Melaround them. You vin “Kip” Holden. I will find automatic am writing about the sprinkle systems next “Beautiful” work on to each tree. To top it the two blocks off off you will find metal Scenic Highway leadbenches painted blue William ing into the Southern and comfortable to Jones University campus the body. Well, folks on Swan Avenue. If a part of my dreams you knew and rememhad come true. ber how it looked in previous My vision is to continue days, then, you are in for a glori- up grading these two blocks ous sightseeing trip. You will with little shops, such as, a find sidewalks repaved - no laundry mat, pizza parlor, 100 grass area between the street variety Ice cream parlor, a washand sidewalks on each side of o-mat, a jean shop with teens, a the street. Concrete is evenly women only wear shop, a shoe placed around the light poles. repair shop, a jewelry store inYou will see French Quarter cluding costume jewelry, an intype street lights. These lights formation center, pre arranged are the new solar type lights that tour shop, a beauty salon. there store energy during the day and are others including a golf cart glow during the night. You See the ribbon, on page 5 will find trees neatly arranged By William Jones
Spring Renewal in the Diaspora By Nicole C. Lee NNPA Columnist
(NNPA) - May is an interesting month for me. Here in Washington, DC, Spring is finally accreting itself with all the wonderful flowers around. We are finally liberated from the cold winter— we can take our coats off finally! It represents a new birth. That brings us to our other important day in May in the United States which symbolizes new beginning—Mothers Day. Another country close to my heart which celebrates Mothers Day (not on the same day) in May is Haiti. This year Mothers Day was special to me having just had my first born a few months ago. This month also symbolizes not just new beginnings and liberation of individuals but of whole societies. Worldwide on the first day of the month we celebrate International Workers Day or popularly known as May Day: the day we honor workers and support workers’ rights. In the Africa, May is when the continent celebrates liberation from outside colonial forces on the 25th—commonly known as African Liberation Day or Africa Day. The African Union has designated May 25 as Africa Day and is a public holiday in some African countries. Back in the U.S. May 19 embodies liberation in the celebration of Malcolm X’s birthday—the Pan Africanist who advocated for freedom of African peoples in the continent and the Diaspora.
Also this month people of Mexican heritage celebrate Mexico’s victory over an invading French force on May 5, 1862: Cinco de Mayo. Unfortunately the month has been marred of its nurturing, liberating and unifying essence in recent years. Two years ago this month more than 25,000 immigrants were displaced by South Africa’s worst violence since the apartheid era. The violence initially began as mob attacks against immigrants in townships around Johannesburg. People in Africa and the Diaspora were shocked at this action. The ruling African National Congress stated that the violence was not just against immigrants but “an assault on the values of our democratic society.” In the United States, Arizona this month has made immigration the issue of the month of May with the enactment towards the end of April of the stringent antiimmigrant bill. As you know the law requires police officers to demand immigrants’ identity documents which show they are legally in the U.S. when stopped in public areas. Naturally the Hispanic community has felt that this is an attack against them as they are seen as the face of the new immigrants to the country. As I noted in my earlier column human and civil rights leaders of all races must lead the fight against the Arizona law which See spring, on page 7
To Be Equal
Lena Horne: The Passing of an Era By Marc Morial (NNPA) - “The mere fact of living had to be fought because I was Black, and I never lost sight of that.” Lena Horne was more than a stunning singer and actress. In a career that spanned seven decades, she paved the way for countless black performers, stood on the frontlines of the civil rights struggle and became a proud beacon of African American class and dignity. Her passing on May 9th at the age of 92 marked the end of a remarkable journey that took her from the hard streets of Brooklyn to the night clubs of Harlem, the big screens of Hollywood and the bright lights of Broadway. Like most iconic African American entertainers, Lena Horne used her artistic brilliance to convey deeper messages about life, love and the particular pain of being Black in America. In the 1930s and 40s when Billie Holiday was singing about the “Strange Fruit” lynchings in the American south and
Langston Hughes was asking “What happens to a dream deferred,” Lena was having long political conversations with Paul Robeson and packing her bags for Los Angeles, where she became one of the first African Americans to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio. By her own admission, in addition to her exceptional talent, her light skin and good looks helped get her parts in early films like “Cabin in the Sky” and “Stormy Weather.” She won critical acclaim for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in the 1978 movie version of “The Wiz.” And she won a Grammy and special Tony Award for her spectacular 1981 one-woman Broadway show, “Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music.” But like the title of her signature song, Lena faced more than her share of stormy weather. Because of her race, she never had a leading role in the movies and many of her scenes in those early films were edited out for showing in states where See era, on page 7
The Tom Joyner Morning Show on Steroids
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist
I just returned from the 7-day Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage from Miami to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Coco Cay, Bahamas. This was my first time on the cruise and if you’ve never been on one, picture The Tom Joyner Morning Show on steroids. As was the case when I attended the first Essence Music Festival in 2002, I was advised to pace myself. Even though I tried – skipping some events and sleeping late after going to bed some mornings at 4:30 am – I still couldn’t wait to crash once I got back home. Don’t go on the cruise thinking you’re going to rest. Of all my world travels, I had never taken the time to go on a cruise and wouldn’t have gone on this one without the encouragement of Neil Foote, a longtime friend who handles publicity for the foundation. In the early 1970s, when I was a reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, I did an interview with Father Theodore Hesburgh, former president of the University of Notre Dame and noted civil rights activist. Hesburgh said one of his dreams was to go on a relaxing cruise and read 40 books. That was nearly 40 years ago but that’s something I’ve always wanted to do since Father Hesburgh planted the
idea. However, I joke and the clownknew that riding the ing we always do at waves of the Atlanfamily reunions. But tic Ocean with Tom when you mix a dozen Joyner and his crew top-notch comedians would not fulfill that with Tom Joyner’s funlongtime dream. So loving followers, it’s a I took only one book laugh-a-minute prowith me, one on duction that keeps you George W.E.B. DuBois, my laughing lone after the E. Curry hero, and did not program is over. open it. It was tough There was one enough keeping my comedian known As eyes open amid the flurry of T-Row who bombed one night concerts and activities. and days later was a hit. Of Nearly everyone was ex- course, the other comedians cited to see Ron Isley return ribbed him between the two to the stage. Other performers performances. But he came included Frankie Beverly and back strong. He had one skit Maze, Charlie Wilson, Angie that featured Joe Jackson takStone, Chuck Brown, the Ohio ing off his belt and lining up Players, Bar-Kays, Con Funk the Jacksons for a whipping. Shun, Chubb Rock, Montell “Jermaine, why do you Jordan, Common, Dru Hill, have all that greasy activator Kem, Tyrese, Doug E Fresh, in your hair? I am walking beBiz Markie, Najee, Kid ‘N hind you at the trial and you Play, Ledisi, Avant and the better not make me slip.” Fat Boys. The Joe Jackson character Charlie Wilson, formerly strikes the seat on the bar stool of the Gap Band, gave an out- and tells Jermaine, “Get in the standing performance and was car.” also transparent about his past Next up: Janet. struggle with drugs and alco“Don’t bring that little hol. Kem talked about his low Gremlin Jermaine Dupri period as well, mentioning that around me.” A couple of licks he served time in prison, was and then off to the car. homeless and survived because Before Joe Jackson starts of his renewed faith in God. in on Michael, he said, “Pick Both “Uncle Charlie” and Kem up your nose.” appeared to be sincere as they “Reebie.” Just calling her discussed their faith. name incited laughter. Enough of the serious “What are you doing sellstuff. ing only 400 records – and I I’ve always enjoyed a good bought all them. This is a plati-
num family.” After a couple of whacks, he orders her to get into the car. Not only was the skit funny, a loving audience was glad to applaud the comedian’s recovery. Another comedian, AJ Jamal, likes to joke about his dark complexion. For a minute, he appeared to be serious when talking about slavery. AJ explained that light-skinned slaves received special treatment and often worked in the Big House. After setting the audience up, he added, “My family didn’t know there was a Big House. We were so far away that we were two steps from freedom and didn’t know it.” None of the above are direct quotes, but an approximation of what I remembered while trying to keep from falling on the floor. The greatest ovation was given to Micah “Bam-Bamm” White. You had to be present to fully appreciate his performance. He essentially contrasted the halftime bands of two white universities and two Black colleges. Micah’s imitation of a drum major at a HBCU, replete with the soaring music, was so good that host J. Anthony Brown had him repeat it, which delighted the crowd even more. This was partying with See steroids, on page 7
The Post-Obama Election Malaise By Ron Walters NNPA Columnist (NNPA) - It actually began last year, when there were serious signs that Blacks were not preparing to show up for several important elections. The gubernatorial elections of John Corzine, the incumbent Democrat of New Jersey and Creigh Deeds, the Democrat of Virginia contesting for an open seat. Both of the states have sizeable Black populations with Virginia at 20 percent and New Jersey at 14 percent, yet both candidates lost – though not just due to the Black vote. Now, in 2010, another series of important elections are coming up and the issue of whether Blacks will turnout is still in the air. There is the election of Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, who changed his affiliation from Republican to Democrat to draw support from the popular Obama. He will surely need Blacks in Philadelphia to turn out because the city has a substantial impact of statewide elections contributing about 600,000 votes to the process.
Blacks who make cus. Meeks is running nearly half of the ahead of his opponents city population at (45 former Miami Mayor percent) are crucial, Maurice Ferre and but voted 70 percent former North Miami against Specter when Mayor Kevin Burns he was a Republican, and has $3.5 million but he squeaked out in the bank, but the a statewide victory in theater around sitany case. ting Republican GovRon Now the issue ernor Charlie Christ Walters is whether he can be who will run as an trusted and whether independent creates a that question is a deterrent to three-way race and polls now many showing up at the polls, have Marco Rubio, Tea Party even though President Obama darling, leading both. campaigned in the State and Again, the Black vote is in the City for Specter. In fact, crucial to Meeks chances but some are viewing this as a ref- he has also campaigned in Laerendum on Obama’s political tino, military, Haitian and other power right now. Turnout for districts just as forcefully. Specter could be helped by the Artur Davis is also leadcandidacy of African-American ing his rival Agriculture ComState Senator Tony Williams for missioner Ron Sparks, but his Governor, but he is running be- decision to reject the Black vote hind opponent Dan Onorato at and to vote against President this writing. Obama’s health care bill, in Then, there are primaries his quest for Governor, has anfeaturing high-profile Black gered the largest Black political candidates, Kendrick Meeks organizations, Alabama New of Florida for U. S. Senate and South Coalition headed by the Artur Davis of Alabama for influential Hank Sanders and Governor both members of the Alabama Democratic Conthe Congressional Black Cau- ference headed by Joe Reed a
powerful actor who also heads the Alabama Education Association. While this has led them to endorse Davis’ primary opponent Sparks, Davis has picked up endorsement from groups like the Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform as well as his CBC colleagues such as Jesse Jackson, Jr. and John Lewis. Otherwise, in North Carolina Democratic establishment candidate Cal Cunningham, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and African-American attorney Ken Lewis are running for the Senate. But while Lewis, who is running behind in third place, has been endorsed by the two members of the CBC, G. K. Butterfield and Mel Watt and other Black officials, the Charlotte Black Political Caucus has endorsed Marshall. Here again, the Black vote, apparently split, could make the difference. In Georgia, African-American Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has decided to run for the Senate against Republican Johnny Isaacson. See election, on page 7
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BP announced today that its internal investigation team began sharing initial perspectives of its review of the causes of the tragic Deepwater Horizon fire and oil spill. The investigation is a fact-finding effort that has not reached final conclusions, but has identified various issues for further inquiry. BP has shared these early perspectives with the Department of the Interior and will do so with all official regulatory inquiries into the accident as requested. This is an internal investigation. There is extensive further work to do – including further interviews, and in addition full forensic examinations of the Blow Out Preventer (BOP), the wellhead, and the rig itself - all of which are still currently on the sea bed. The internal investigation was launched on April 21, 2010 and is being conducted by BP’s Head of Group Safety and Operations. He has an independent reporting line to the Group Chief Executive.
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Who’s Report Will You Believe? By Ida London In the world today much is being said but, no body seems to know who said whatever was communicated, but don’t want to reveal their source. This individual speaks in a code saying, “I heard, they said, or she or he said.“ Unfortunately these people don’t seem to have a name, but they have a lot to say. And to be honest, whatever is said will soak into the ear of the listener and be believed. Much gossip is spread, lies are told and reputations are destroyed and all this lubrication will be well taken in. It is a sad thing how much people would rather believe the senseless thing people say, rather than to believe the Word of God. God made all things and have input knowledge into the mind of people, but man has taken the knowledge God has given him to destroy and discourage others. For instance, doctors have caused many to give up on life, telling that there is nothing that could be done for them. In return this patient, if his of her faith is not strong, without an ounce of hope they will believe what was said and prepare to die. Even though the doctor gave this report, all hope is not lost. The doctor may have given up but God has the last word. Who’s report will you believe? It’s not over until God says it is over. Things may be impossible with man but, with God all things are possible. Jesus healed many people and performed many miracles. Jesus is the same as He was then and He will be forever. He will not change. He’s still healing and performing miracles. But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God (Mark 18:21 KJV). Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. (Mark 9:23 KJV). I can testify of the miraculous healing that Jesus did for me. One day I became very upset. A man who knew of me, asked me if I had high blood pressure, my response was “no.” He said, “Well your eyes are blood red.”
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I just shrugged my shoulders and stared out the window of the bus. When I got home, I noticed just how red my eyes were. So much was going through my mind, I didn’t have time to settle down to rest. I had other things to do. Later that night after going to bed, my mind was racing, thinking about what had happened during the day. My body was restless, I couldn’t rest, and sleep wouldn’t enter my eyes. I turned and looked at the clock. It was about 12:30 in the morning. All of sudden I felt the left side of my body tighten up and began to grow numb. The side of my face tightened up and my mouth began to twitch and pain pounded in my head. When I notice that my body was going into a stroke, I prayed to God, asking Him to please take care of me and bring me through the night. In my prayer, I also asked Him to not let my children wake up and find my body in a twisted position. I must have drifted off to sleep while I was praying. The next thing I noticed, it was time to get up and get ready for work. But I didn’t go, I got the children ready for school and I went to the hospital to get checked by the doctor. I sat and thanked God for taking care of me and bringing me through. Also, there was a time when I went to the hospital because I was having a stabbing pain in my chest. I went to the hospital to get checked. The doctor did a series of tests and an elector cardiogram. After the nurse left the office the doctor came back in. As he looked at my chart, he said, “We may have to keep you here over night for observation.” Then I said, “”I can’t stay here tonight, I have to go home to my children. I don’t have anybody to care for them. The doctor looked at me in disgust and said Ms. London, you need to stay here, but if you don’t it’s possible that you could die if you leave and we will not be held responsible. I will bring you a form to sign and will release you. He looked at me and shook his head and walked away. I sat up on the bed and See report, on page 7
Church Holds Men’s Roundtable Discussion on Marriage, Divorce, Singleness at Arborstone Apartments in Dallas
At 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, the Rev. Donald Lee, founder and pastor of Kingdom Living Christian Center in Dallas, held a roundtable discussion with men on the subjects of marriage, divorce and singleness. Kingdom Living Christian Center holds twice-weekly services in the Residence Center at Arborstone Apartments, 6500 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75236. The roundtable discussion event, which is free, is an extension of a series of columns on Marriage and Relationships that Pastor Lee has been writing with Houston intercessor Bre Eaton, an associate pastor at God’s Guiding Light Christian Center in southeast Houston. “I was talking with a friend recently and was shar-
ing with her that both Pastor Bre and I have gotten lots of responses to our series on marriage and relationships, and from that discussion the idea for this roundtable discussion came about,” says Pastor Lee, a nationally syndicated columnist who just recently started holding Sunday morning worship services (10 a.m.) and Monday evening intercessory prayer services (7 p.m.) at Arborstone Apartments. “The roundtable activity that we’re doing also is a way for me to let people know of Kingdom Living Christian Center’s presence here at Arborstone Apartments and here in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The vision of this ministry is to win, disciple and empower the lost.” Pastor Lee, citing data
from http://www.divorcerate.org, says roughly half of first-time marriages in the United States end in divorce, roughly 67 percent of secondtime marriages end in divorce, and approximately 74 percent of people marrying a third time get divorced. “These figures should tell us that unless someone contemplating divorce as the solution to their problems does a self-evaluation — a long, hard, honest assessment of self — he (or she) is much, much likelier to end up in divorce court a second, third, fourth, fifth time. “The other thing is, if this self-assessment doesn’t happen, then the spirit of divorce — which is not of God — will become a generational curse, passed down to one’s children and running rampant through-
out that family’s lineage for generations.” So, the purpose of the discussion is to minister to men who may be going through tough times in their marriages, it is to provide positive reinforcement to those who are in healthy marriages and it’s to help others who have experienced divorce. And then there are other men who need encouragement as they sometimes struggle with the loneliness that can occur in singleness, Pastor Lee says. For more information, please call Pastor Lee at (225) 773-2248 or e-mail him at pastordonjlee@yahoo.com. To join Pastor Lee for global intercessory prayer at 4 a.m., seven days a week, please call (712) 432-3100. Once on the line, the conference code, which will chime you in, is 340101.
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At Risk in the Community (Jude 3-8, 19-25) For many, the church is a refuge. That’s why it is so disruptive, even destructive, when sin finds its way into the church. Even though each of us has brought our own sin baggage, whether residual habits or the scars of a sinful past, that’s not what Jude warns Christians they must resist. Jude warns that there are sinful people actively, yet secretly, infiltrating the church to undermine God’s grace, to distort God’s message, and to divide God’s people.
Infiltrators Are Attractive
The sad truth is that the infiltrators are often attractive people. While angels rejoice when sinners repent, church leaders might rejoice just a bit more when bold and articulate people become Christians or join the church. Those people often find many opportunities to get involved, often in influential roles such as teaching and leading others. Sometimes they end up in roles with authority simply because they are bold enough to take on the challenge, even when they don’t have the scriptural knowledge and spiritual maturity that is necessary; perhaps they’ll pick it up along the way in Bible school or a small group, we think. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen all the time. Many times people come into the church with skills, experience, and knowledge to make things happen and produce dramatic results. Their abilities are attractive: they are able to draw crowds and build excitement; they can hold people’s attention with their words; they can paint pictures of a wildly successful future for the church. However, they often have an attitude of “success at any cost.” The cost is often the faith of the church, and the biblical doctrines and practices that distinguish the church from businesses and other organizations. When influential infiltrators can dazzle God’s people with big dreams and excitement, it is all too easy for God’s people to forget God’s bigger dreams and God’s power
Church Directory Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. - Hebrews 10:25
to make them real. Too often churches find themselves enticed to leave the “narrow road” of biblical discipleship for the “wide road” of generic spirituality because of promises of greater attendance and quicker results. Perhaps what is most unfortunate is that the church allows this to happen. It’s easy to understand why: the Christian life is a difficult one. In Luke 14:27 Jesus told his followers if they did not carry their own cross they could not be his disciples. So when someone comes along and shows us how to follow Jesus without personal sacrifice, it’s easy to follow their false teachings.
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Jude reminds Christians of a simple principle that is the primary roadblock to infiltrators: our Christian faith has been entrusted to all the saints. It is the responsibility of all Christians, as Jude writes in verse 20, to build themselves up in the faith. The best way to prevent infiltrators from gaining access to the church and leading us astray is to make sure all of us are growing in our faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ, as Paul writes in Ephesians 4:13. Paul indicates such growth brings us together—it unifies and strengthens the church. So, how do we build ourselves up in the faith? First, Jude indicates we need to know God’s Word. In fact, Jude takes it for granted God’s people would know God’s Word; in verse 5 he writes that his readers “already know all this.” If the church is to be united against infiltrators, Christians must be united in what they know about God and his Word. Second, in verse 20, Jude urges Christians to “pray in the Holy Spirit.” It’s not enough that we know what God tells us in the See lesson, on page 8
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BP Briefs from page 5 seabed after a blow out. “I understand people want a simple answer about why this happened and who is to blame. The honest truth is that this is a complex accident, caused by an unprecedented combination of failures,” said Chief Executive Tony Hayward. “A number of companies are involved, including BP, and it is simply too early – and not up to us – to say who is at fault.” “This is a basic summary
of the facts as gathered by the investigation team to date. A lot remains unknown, but we hope that the briefings will help the government’s inquiries. This was a tragic accident and we need to understand the causes of it to try to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again.” For further information: BP Press Office London +44 207496-4076 or BP Press office, US: 1-281-366-0265.
Era from page 4 theaters could not run films with black performers. But Lena insisted on doing show business on her own terms. In her movie contract, she stipulated that she would not be cast in the role of a mammy or a maid, and in her stage shows she refused to perform for segregated audiences. Lena Horne’s success introduced her to many of the leading figures of her day in sports, entertainment and politics. Her circle of friends included Paul Robeson, Billy Strayhorn, Harry Belafonte, Joe Louis and Dr. Jeanne Noble, past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. These associations, coupled with a grandmother who took Lena to National Urban League and NAACP meetings as a child, gave her a passion for civil rights and a strong moral
compass. She worked with Eleanor Roosevelt for anti-lynching laws and in 1963 spoke alongside Medgar Evers only a week before he was assassinated. That same year, she discussed race relations with Attorney General Bobby Kennedy and took part in the March on Washington. She was also a long-time supporter of the National Council of Negro Women. Lena Horne was a oncein-a-lifetime gift to the world. She was an incomparable performer who lived a life of purpose and leaves a legacy of inspiration for us all. We join the nation in mourning her passing. Marc Morial is president and CEO of the National Urban League
Spring from page 4 targets undocumented immigrants. A law that allows people to be stopped and harassed by the police because they might “look illegal” is an abomination. It is this law that reminds us of the day when African Americans were stopped (and at times arrested and killed) for being in the wrong area. Or of the of Black South Africans under apartheid pass laws when they had carry pass books which contained your name, tax code, employer details and restricted ones movements in white areas. The abuse of immigrants whether it is in South Africa or United States is firstly inhumane and second does not
solve the fundamental problems of excessive corporate control of the market which affect both the immigrant and the native population. This control has been exposed by the worldwide economic collapse. As I mentioned in my previous column undocumented immigrants are not taking our jobs; corporations are. They do that with their actions of building factories in places where they can ignore fair working conditions or hiring folks here who they will not pay their fair wages and can be dismissed in a blink of an eye without due process. Let’s celebrate months of liberation, nurturing and unity.
Steroids from page 4 a purpose at its best. The Tom Joyner Foundation has contributed $52 million to HBCUs. And his 11th annual cruise will contribute another $1 million. Thanks, Tom. My alma mater, Knoxville College, and other HBCUs cannot find a more consistent and dedicated advocate for these important institutions.
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Women Louisiana Legislators Form Honorary Girl Scout Troop Louisiana BATON ROUGE— Girl Scouts’ ranks just grew 22 members stronger with the addition of the women members of the Louisiana legislature. The state legislators became members of an honorary Girl Scout troop, Troop Louisiana, during a pinning ceremony April 20 at the Governor’s Mansion. The two Girl Scout councils in the state - Girl Scouts Louisiana East and Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf, hosted the luncheon at the mansion with Girl Scouts from across Louisiana conducting a flag and investiture ceremony. Fifteen of the 22 legislators attended, along with council board members, volunteers and staff, and representatives from the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus. According to Jackie Alexander, chief executive officer at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, the
two councils, which were selected as advocacy champions by the national organization Girl Scouts of the USA last year, formed Troop Louisiana so Girl Scouts can work in partnership with women members of the state legislature to substantively address issues that impact girls. “Girl Scouting has always been at the forefront of providing leadership opportunities for girls, and we are delighted to include this special group of women leaders as mentors and partners in our mission,” said Alexander. The legislators, many who were Girl Scouts growing up, were excited about this opportunity to partner with Girl Scouts. “It is an honor to be a part of Troop Louisiana,” said Senator Sherri Smith Cheek of Keithville, a co-leader of Troop Louisiana. “This partnership between the
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Girl Scouts and the women in the Louisiana State Legislature is a tremendous opportunity to broaden the discussion of important issues facing our children and young ladies across Louisiana.” Representative Charmaine Marchand Stiaes of New Orleans said, “As woman Legislators, it is important that we support our Girl Scouts because they are our future leaders of Louisiana. Girl Scouting builds pride, dignity, and strength in girls so they can deal with the challenges and peer pressures of today.” The luncheon program included a presentation by Leah Kight, a Baton Rouge Girl Scout Ambassador who spoke about the growing problem of relational aggression and cyberbullying and what Girl Scouts are doing to combat this problem. Susan Sewall, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf, discussed Girl Scouts’ legislative agenda which includes four areas of particular interest: girls and leadership, encouraging healthy living among girls; increasing girls’ involvement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); and financial literacy. Members of Troop Louisiana are Sen. Sharon Weston Broome, D-Baton Rouge; Sen. Sherri Smith Cheek, R-Keithville; Sen. Yvonne Dorsey, D-Baton Rouge; Sen. Ann
Duplessis, D-New Orleans; Sen. Lydia P. Jackson, D-Shreveport; Sen. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles; Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans; Sen. Julie Quinn, R-Metairie; Rep. Regina Ashford Barrow, D-Baton Rouge; Rep. Simone Champagne, D-Jeanerette; Rep. Jean Doerge, D-Minden; Rep. Dorothy Sue Hill, D-Dry Creek; Rep. Nita Rusich Hutter, R-Chalmette; Rep. Rosalind Jones, D-Monroe; Rep. Kay Kellogg Katz, R-Monroe; Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette; Rep. Barbara Norton, D-Shreveport; Rep. Jane Smith, R-Bossier City; Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith, D-Baton Rouge; Rep. Karen Gaudet St. Germain,
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love, waiting for God’s mercy. That’s what he really wanted to write about! In verse 3 he writes that he was eager to write about the salvation all Christians share, but he had to deal with the issue of these infiltrators. This issue is so important Jude had to step away from the one thing that unites all Christians, their salvation through Jesus. Jude recognized that the
infiltrators brought with them the risk of undermining God’s message and work of salvation. So in living out this faith, Jude urges Christians, in verse 22, to fight for those who might be confused by the false message of infiltrators by being merciful in their doubt. As for those who have been lured away, Jude tells us to “snatch others from the fire and save them” (v. 23).
If Christians will recognize that we must all contend together for our faith, then the church can truly be a refuge, a place where God’s people do not fear falling away from the faith and where brothers and sisters fight to save those who do fall, despite Satan’s attempts to infiltrate. Then we can praise God, with Jude, “now and forevermore.”
Lesson from page 6 Bible; we must also be in constant connection to God himself through prayer. Paul draws a close connection between the Holy Spirit and God’s Word in Ephesians 6:17, reminding us that the “sword of the Spirit” is the “word of God.” What better weapon to fight for the faith! Last, Jude shows us we must live in the faith. In verse 21 he tells us to keep ourselves in God’s
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