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100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge Introduce New Members
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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