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State NAACP to confer in Daytona

PEOPLE SPEAK

Public invited to opening night at Allen Chapel AME

Allen Chapel is located at 580 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach.

The majority of activities for the convention will take place Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Hotel Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Avenue.

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

A public mass meeting will be held at Allen Chapel AME Church on Sept. 20, the opening night of the Florida State Conference of the NAACP’S 73rd annual convention. The convention is taking place in Daytona Beach, says the organization’s local branch president, Cynthia Slater.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Nelson B. Rivers, III, pas-

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tor of Charity Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, S.C. He also is vice president of Stakeholder Relations-NAACP. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a performance by the Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale.

Voter suppression to be discussed Slater said emphasis during the convention will be placed on critical issues that impact the lives of people of color and the poor, including affordable health care, Medicare, Medicaid, employment and education and economic opportunities.

She said special attention also

will be paid to the local, state and national elections.

Slater has been working with the state and national NAACP to combat voter suppression laws that recently were passed in Florida.

Dale Ho, assistant counsel for the national NAACP’s Legal Defense and Educational Fund, said testimony by Slater was essential to recent decisions by judges involving early voting hour changes and the 48-hour rule.

The judges found that minority voters disproportionately use early, in-person voting and, therefore, will be disproportionately affected by the changes in early voting procedures.

Slater’s testimony representing the NAACP also helped persuade judges earlier this year to block a 48-hour rule for third-party registrants who had to turn in new voter registration forms during that time period.

State, national speakers Some of the speakers and presenters during the Florida NAACP’s three-day convention will include: • Jacqueline Patterson, Director of Climate Control & Environmental Issues • Beth Glenn, Director of Education • Dr. Niaz Kasravi, Interim Please see NAACP, Page 2

Shooting in park rocks community Parents concerned about kids’ safety; star prep athlete involved in incident

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Residents show up for a free party held last week by the Central Florida Community Development Corporation.

Community Development Corporation throws block party for residents

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Residents in the Daytona Beach community enjoyed free food and entertainment on Sept. 9 at a block party on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard put together by the Central Florida Community Development Corporation, The party, held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., was held in several stages – an early afternoon event with food and live music for senior citizens, a happy hour and karaoke, and a final event with food, dancing and live music.

“This event is for the community. We want to show our appreciation for their

support of our organization. We do a lot in the community and we want to get people hyped and involved so that we can continue to develop the Midtown community,” said Gerald Chester, CEO of the Central Florida Community Development Corporation (CFCDC).

The CFCDC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to provide affordable housing, stimulate investment in stagnant or declining communities and improve the quality of life for low to moderate income persons. The organization was founded in 1982.

Building relationships Chester expressed the importance of

A fight between two young men turned into a shootout on Monday evening at Derbyshire Park in Daytona Beach.

Gunshots were fired at 6:37 p.m. with an estimated 300 to 350 people in the park. Officers arrived on the scene a few minutes later, according to a Daytona Beach Police Department report.

Also at the time, two youth football programs were practicing at the park and others were participating in basketball, tennis and other activities.

The Daytona Beach Buccaneers Pop Warner program practices in the back of the park at the old softball fields and the Daytona Beach Hurricanes hold practice at the soccer field next to the old YMCA building.

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bringing the community together and community involvement from all citizens.

“If you are going to make a change in the community, you cannot do it without people. Everyone needs to be a part of our redevelopment effort and understand what’s going on and who the players are. We are one of many players,” he explained.

“We have already done some things and plan on doing more. This block party also helps people to know who we are.

This is also a time to socialize. You get things done by building relationships with those in your community.

Police say the incident started when Stephon Shropshire, 20, confronted Ocean Maddox, 18, in the park about an earlier incident.

Maddox punched Shropshire in the face and a fight broke out. Several football coaches came to the scene to break up the fight, but it rekindled several times.

The report also indicates that Maddox went to a vehicle and got a gun when he was followed by Shrophshire.

Maddox fired several shots in the air, and Shrophshire who responded by going to a vehicle to get a firearm and firing back.

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Greater Friendship mourns passing of associate pastor Rev. Tommie Robinson will be remembered Saturday as popular barber, ‘humble and devoted servant’

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

The Rev. Tommie Robinson, an associate pastor at Greater Friendship Mission-

ary Baptist Church, died Tuesday at Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia-Flagler, Port Orange.

Robinson’s funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater Friendship, 539 George W. Engram Boulevard, Daytona Beach.

Robinson, 75, also was a well-known barber in the Greater Daytona Beach area.

According to his biography, he was called by God to preach in 1970. He is a graduate of United Bible College and Sem-

inary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology.

He worked at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Mason Hill, as pastor for six years. He then was called to New St. James Missionary in Daytona Beach, where he pastured for 18 years.

Gave of time and talent Dr. L. Ronald Durham, senior pastor of Greater Friendship, said “the entire church family here at Greater Friendship

Baptist Church mourns the loss of our beloved associate minister.

“He set a wonderful example for us of a humble and devoted servant, who gave of his time and talent to improve the kingdom of God here at the church. Our prayers go out Rev. Tommie to his wife and three sons, Robinson for the Lord to give them Please see ROBINSON, Page 6

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Fords to host Gospel Music Workshop concert ter was reactivated last year after being dormant for a number of years. The original Volusia/Flagler Chapter was started by Barbara Gorley.

Daytona Beach retired educator Betty Bates is on the national board of the GMWA.

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

A lot to offer The Fords also have a church in Daytona Beach located at 327 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which meets every Sunday at noon.

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Mission of GMWA

Prophetess Roger Deborah Ford Nutt

“I’m very honored and excited,” said Mrs. Ford about hosting the concert. “Having a love for gospel music and the Lord Jesus, what better place could I be in than a night of worship as a gospel radio personality. The GMWA has a lot to offer to the gospel music industry.’’

The concert will include groups from Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach. It will take place Sept. 15, starting at 6 p.m. at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Also on the bill are saxophonist Wanda Cobb, The Spiritualettes and Syxx Plus.

Roger Nutt, the musician for the Daytona Beach chapter, said the local chap-

Founded in 1967 by the Rev. James Cleveland, the Gospel Music Workshop of America has an annual convention bringing together people who love gospel music from America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, including a wide range of many faiths, according to the organizations website.

“The Daytona Beach Chapter is open to all Volusia and Flagler county residents from Palm Coast to Oak Hill and everywhere in between,” said Nutt.

“We are looking to expand and grow and continue to serve and worship the Lord in spirit and truth, concluded Nutt.

The mission of the GMWA is to preserve the heritage of gospel music in America, while providing a forum for the develop-

McFall under fire from state for misinformation to resident

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Ann McFall has come under fire from the state’s Division of Elections for mailing out incorrect information to prospective new registered voters.

Maureen Durham, a Volusia County third-party registrant contacted Maria Matthews, chief of the Bureau of Voter Registration Services, Florida Division of Elections, about a letter a member of her church received from McFall’s office.

“How many people has she (McFall) discouraged with this false information?” asked Durham, who also is campaign manager for Daytona Beach mayoral candidate Derrick Henry.

Durham told the Daytona Times on Wednesday that she was planning to send a letter Thursday to McFall, also signed by Henry, a third-party- agent for voter registration.

“The letter remands immediate rescinding of the incorrect requirement, and a retroactive search of all new voters who may have received the same letter, to correct the error in writing,” she told the Times.

In an email obtained by the Daytona Times, Matthews said she spoke with a member of McFall’s staff, Delynda Russell.

“This matter was brought to our attention by a thirdparty voter registration organization. Ms. Maureen Durham faxed the documents to me,” Matthews told McFall in an email.

“Delynda was going to update you (McFall) on the matter and alert you to the misstatements in the notice that was sent out to this particular registrant and possibly others about identification requirements.

This is what we discussed and she understood and agreed. We also agreed that the notice does not properly state the law. There has been no new law changing the requirements for identification,” Matthews wrote.

No ID needed when registering by mail Matthews said current law states “no one has to submit a copy of a photo ID with an application form when registering by mail.

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The law only requires a driver’s license number or Social Security number for identification verification for registration purposes.”

McFall told the Daytona Times she has had no complaints about the matter.

In response to Matthews, McFall said, “Although the letter you mention is not written as I would have like to see and will be corrected, there are no ‘misstatements.’ ‘’ McFall said the information in the letter actually was meant for first time absentee ballot voters who already are registered to vote.

“You do indeed need to show an ID. There should have been a new paragraph explaining that fact,” McFall continued.

What’s required Marlene Brooks went to Durham with a copy of the letter she received from McFall, which said “a new law that recently took effect requires that you provide a copy of your photo ID when registering by mail, before you can be allowed to vote.

So, please enclose a copy of one of the acceptable identifications.”

Also in the letter sent to Brooks was told her application was not processed because she did not check the “not felon box” and the “No mental incompetency box.’’

“As a third-party registrant, I have never been required to attach a copy of a voter’s ID,” said Durham, adding that all is required is an applicant’s Florida ID number or the last four digits of a Social Security number.

“This requirement (copy of ID) would make it virtually impossible for a thirdparty registrant to assist with the completion of voter registration forms,” explained Durham.

Getting clarification McFall said in an email to the Daytona Times, “It

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would have been nice if either the voter or Ms. Durham would have called the Department locally to get this issue clarified, if that was indeed their goal.”

Durham said she did call McFall’s office and spoke with Delynda Russell.

Durham said when she spoke with Russell, the elections office employee “was adamant about this requirement even though she was incorrect. I tried to explain it to her, without success.”

After not getting satisfaction from calling the local supervisor of elections office, Durham called Matthews, an attorney for the state of Florida in the voter registration department.

“I will be registering new voters, and I have been instructed by Attorney Jerry Holland of Tallahassee that I can mail the new forms to their office to ensure proper processing in time for the November election,” added Durham.

Upset about Henry Durham said Matthews told her that Florida statute 97.053 Sub 5 “clearly states the circumstances under which a copy of an ID is required. In this instance, it is ‘not’ required.”

“There is no blanket law that requires a first-time voter registrant to provide a copy of his/her Florida ID,” declared Durham.

She also has taken issue that Henry was singled out

by McFall’s office over absentee ballot request forms mailed to the elections office allegedly by Henry or some of his workers.

McFall has stopped a probe into absentee ballot request form irregularities related Henry after being contacted by the State Attorney’s office.

SHOOTING from Page 1 Residents stay mum Joi Hart-Gillis, who lives across the street from the park, went to her door to see what was going on and a bullet grazed her knee, according to police. At the time, it was unclear who had shot her.

Captain Craig Capri of the police department said, “This is very dangerous.

It’s ridiculous. We have a zero tolerance policy on such violence.”

Star athlete arrested Early Tuesday morning, Maddox was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle. He was later released on $2,000 bond.

Later that morning, Shropshire turned himself into authorities. He was charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle and violating probation from a 2009 arrest. There was no bail set for Shropshire.

Maddox is a star basketball player and football player at Halifax Academy in Daytona Beach. School officials would only confirm that he is a student but wouldn’t comment on the matter.

Police presence beefed up Officers met with parents on Tuesday about the incident. As a result, additional police officers will be present at the practices from now on. They will be there from 2-10 p.m. weekdays and on Saturday’s from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Hurricanes, who play in the American Youth Football League, were near the scene of the shooting.

Parents are happy with the police presence but some feel that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of the children.

“I am concerned for not only my kids but all the kids’ safety. The (mobile) command truck will sit for not for a week but after that, then what?” Norman asked.

Norman has two sons and a nephew playing football with the Hurricanes

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program.

Rosie Clark has two children involved with the program. Her 11 year-old son, J.C., plays football and her eight year-old daughter, Hannah, is a cheerleader.

“I definitely don’t feel safe. This is the second Stephon incident that we had. At Shropshire a recent game, we had one of the parents from Gainesville get into a fight with a neighborhood kid. There are so many kids out here practicing. We need the police officers. They promised us that they will protect us,” Clark told the Ocean Daytona Times.

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Unnerving for children

Some children were shaken by the incident.

“We heard the shots and we all ran towards the YMCA,” commented J.C. Clark.

Hannah Clark added, “I was playing on the playground since we didn’t have practice that day. I was walking and I started running after the gun shots were fired. I was afraid, especially for my brother who was practicing.’’

Jackie Ireland is concerned about safety but said she can’t live in fear.

Ireland has two sons who play for the Buccaneers and a daughter who cheers.

“They said that they will be here for the rest of the season. We all have to remember that this could have happened anywhere. Some people just have no concern for others and only think of themselves. We cannot live in fear. We must trust in God and keep moving forward,” Ireland added.

“With our mobile command unit, its like having a mini police station there,” added Capri. “We are beefing up our presence. We are 100 percent committed to detering crime and protecting the children.”

nomic Programs and Executive Director of Financial Freedom Center • Andrea Brown-Ghee, Director of Membership • Rev. Gil Ford, Director of Unit Compliance • Kevin Myles, Director of Region 5 • Anana Kambon, Director of ACTSO • Ann Shipman, WIN

Coordinator of Region 5 • Derrick Johnson, President of the Mississippi State Conference and member of the National Board of Directors • Leon W. Russell, Vice Chairman of the National Board of Directors For more information, contact the Volusia County NAACP at 386-255-3736.

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Deacon Harold Ford and Prophetess Deborah Ford, hosts of Gospel Hallelujah World Wide Radio Ministries, will be the emcees for a free concert featuring several Florida chapters of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA).

Deacon Ford also leads the Volusia/ Flagler Chapter of the GMWA Gospel Announcers Guild.

“There’s not a better way to express the gratitude I have for the Lord and to be a part of this greatest of historic organizations. We look forward to doing great things,” said Ford, who along with his wife have a radio show that airs locally on WPUL-1590 every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

ment of excellence in the presentation of gospel music. Further, to increase opportunities for the perpetuation of Gospel music throughout other industries, arenas and the world, said the website.

The goal of GMWA is to continue the heritage of Gospel music by academically preparing Gospel artists for the future; to raise the level of excellence in the worship experience; and to provide a forum/ platform in which all forms of Gospel can matriculate.

Nutt said each group is expected to sing at least two songs during Saturday’s concert.

The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of GMWA meets the first and third Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 633 Roy Avenue, Daytona Beach Florida.

Other local members in addition to Bates and Nutt include the Rev. Willie Branch, Willie Allen, Janice Dukes and Jackie Whitfield.

For more information about the local chapter, call Bates at 386-252-2109. The national website address is http://gmwanational.net.

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Community Calendar To list your event FREE, e-mail us at news@daytonatimes.com. No phone calls or faxes, please. Events are listed on a space-available basis, and in the sole discretion of the Daytona Times staff. For guaranteed placement, contact Lynnette Garcia, lgarcia@flcourier.org, phone 954-882-2946, for ad rates.

Compiled by the Daytona Times Family Renew hosting Ice Cream Social Family Renew Community’s Annual Ice Cream Social will be held Sept. 16 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Father Lopez High School, 3918 LPGA Blvd. Cost: $5 per person, children 12 and under free. All the cake and ice cream you can eat.

A silent auction, children’s games, prizes, face painting, balloon animals, clowns and entertainment.

Local historian to discuss Disney The Cloisters of DeLand Retirement Community is hosting a presentation, “Mystery, Suspense and Secrets Surrounding Walt Disney World,”

by Ed L’Heureaux, at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14. The discussion will be in The Cloisters’ Multipurpose Room, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. The event is free and open to the public. More information: 386-822-6900 or e-mail info@thecloisters.com.

Homebuyer workshop in New Smyrna A first-time homebuyers workshop will be held at the Babe James Community Center, 201 North Myrtle Ave. in New Smyrna Beach Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.

More information: Donna M. Gray-Banks, Community Coordinator, 386-314-4849 or by e-mail to babejamescommunityconnection@ gmail.com.

Prostate health event Sept. 24 Know Your Stats: A prostate health event for men hosted

by Halifax Health will offer exams and PSA screenings Sept. 24, 9311 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Suite 360.

Breakfast will be provided.

To RSVP or for more information: 386-254-4199.

Ultimate baby shower and children’s expo Volusia Parent Magazine is partnering with Halifax Health to present the 2012 Ultimate Baby and Children’s Expo Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the News-Journal Center.

Admission and parking are both free. See products, services and ideas for families, with information from pregnancy through pre-teenage years. More information: volusiaparent.com.

Mentor training scheduled Sept. 18 Community Partnership for Children is recruiting mentors for teenage children in foster care. The next orientation will be held Sept. 18 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Community Partnership for Children, 160 North Beach St. To register or for more information: Susan Hiltz, 386-547-2293 or Susan.Hiltz@cbcvf.org.

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BRIEFS Legal advice provided at ‘Ask-A-Lawyer’ events The American Bar Association has designated October as National Pro Bono Month. Volunteer lawyers across the state will hold free public “Ask-A-Lawyer” events.

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF), with the help of local volunteer attorneys and the Volusia County Bar Association, will be hosting a Walk In Legal Advice Clinic on Oct. 10 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Community Legal Service’s office, 128 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach.

CLSMF is a nonprofit organization providing free legal assistance to eligible low-income persons in civil (non-criminal) matters. The mission of CLSMF is to provide access to justice through high quality legal assistance to low-income people.

Volunteer lawyers will assist people by providing legal advice and or pro se assistance in civil legal matters.

Attorneys interested in volunteering for this event can contact Mike Speranza at 386- 255-6573 ext. 2445 or by email at Michaels@clsmf.org.

For more information on National Pro Bono week, visit www.celebrateprobono.org.

Learn about mosquito control efforts in Volusia County Learn what Volusia County is doing to reduce mosquito populations and how you can help during free presentations at two Volusia County libraries.

Jim McNelly and Paul Minshew will discuss “Everything you never wanted to know about mosquitoes” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

McNelly is Volusia County’s mosquito control director and Minshew is environmental manager for the Volusia County Health Department.

McNelly will explain the county’s integrated pest management plan, types of mosquitoes, how to request service, and what you can do to reduce the mosquito population around your home.

Minshew will provide a West Nile virus update, explain the symptoms

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BethuneCookman’s Homecoming Comedy Show will feature Dominique and Sean Larkins. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at B-CU’s Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center.

of mosquito-borne illnesses, and offer tips to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Reservations are not required. For more information, call Volusia County Mosquito Control at 386-424-2920 in New Smyrna Beach or 386-2396516 in Daytona Beach.

Learn how to make your garden grow Whether you’re new to Florida gardening or you’ve been at it awhile, the University of Florida/ Volusia County Extension has tips to help your garden grow.

Learn about biochar, a charcoal that can increase crop yields, during a free lecture from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 19 at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Speakers will include Wae Nelson of Florida Gardening Magazine, John Rogers of the Brevard Rare Fruits Council, and Master Gardener Mike Davis.

Master Gardener Lisa Brooks will teach you how to design a garden with curb appeal during free presentations from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Sept. 20, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.; and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29, during the Gathering on the Green at Victoria Park Village Center, 1431 Orange Camp Road, DeLand. The

programs are free, and reservations are not required.

For more information, call the extension office at 386-822-5778.

County to host beach and river cleanup Residents and visitors are encouraged to play a role in preserving Volusia County’s coastal waterways by participating in the International Coastal and Halifax/Indian River Cleanup Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Volunteers can participate in the cleanup at locations along the Halifax River, Indian River Lagoon and beaches from Ormond by the Sea south to Bethune Beach and Oak Hill. Those who pre-register online will receive a Coastal Cleanup memento at the end of the event.

Participants are encouraged to bring buckets or used, plastic shopping bags to separate recyclables from trash; garden gloves to reduce the trash generated by the use of plastic gloves; and drinking water.

They should also wear sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothing and footwear.

Visit www.volusia.org/cleanup to view all Volusia County locations and clean-up event details. More information: 386- 238-4716 or sbell@ co.volusia.fl.us.

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Now the real work begins The 2012 Democratic National Convention was an exuberant celebration of President Obama, his accomplishments, and the many ways his presidency has made us better off than we were four years ago.

Between a stirring and incandescent speech by First Lady Michelle Obama, and an impassioned charge by former President Bill Clinton, the delegates were roused and the pressure was high for President Obama to deliver an inspiring charge to those who have already spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to participate in the convention.

Obama delivers Truly, he delivered with a tone that was alternately exuberant, defiant, humorous, and apologetic. Most importantly, he spoke of our country as being at a fork in the road, with choices to be made. Forward with Obama, backward with Romney. He challenged the delegates to move forward and embrace his accomplishments.

Spirits were certainly high as thousands of delegates left the Time Warner Cable Arena chanting, “Fired up, ready to go.”

After the euphoria, though, reality sets in. In other words, on Friday morning, the reality of unemployment rates sets in. While the unemployment rate dropped just a bit, from 8.3 to 8.1 percent, the level of job creation does not meet expectations. In other words, with only 96,000 jobs created, the Republicans have hay to make about the employment situation.

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From my perspective, too many people enjoy the euphoria and avoid the work.

On the other hand, Democrats can clearly say that that President Obama’s policies are holding the line, and that absent cooperation on the American Jobs Act, our president is doing the best that he or anyone else can do.

Too many Blacks unemployed Is holding the line good enough?

The African-American unemployment rate is 14.1 percent. With the underutilization index, Black unemployment rates were nearly 26 percent, which means that one in four African-Americans do not have work.

As much as I was fired up by President Obama’s speech, and the ones that preceded it, I also listened it through the lens of Leroy, the brother who has been unemployed, or even out of the labor force, for half a year or more. Leroy listened, and Leroy applauded, and maybe Leroy even agreed that we are at a fork in the road. But when Leroy is asked if he is better

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off than he was four years ago, he is only thinking about his unemployment. He is thinking that he can’t pay his rent. He is thinking that he is worse off, and a great speech won’t make him feel better.

More than speeches needed After the speech, as people filed out of the Time Warner Cable Arena, I spent some time with the Pacifica team from Los Angeles, Margaret Prescod, Davey D, and others. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ralph Nader, and I talked about the speech and next steps.

Nader is most critical, indicating that President Obama spoke neither of poverty nor increasing the minimum wage. While he is right, one wonders if, at a fork in the road, these are appropriate criticisms.

Nader is a critic of the two-party political system, but that’s all we have now, so we have to work it. When President Obama wins this election, there will be more euphoria, which is a good thing.

Then, reality must set in, with advocacy for the poor, as well as the middle class, with revisions to the tax code that eliminate corporate welfare, and with a greater commitment to quality education.

From my perspective, too many people enjoy the euphoria and avoid the work.

Julianne Malveaux is a D.C.based economist and author.

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Holding on at the Center of Hope Every 29 seconds, a child is born into poverty in America.

Every 29 seconds; 124 children every hour.

Children such as 10-yearold Tyler, 5-year-old Keiris, and 4-year-old Jerimiah, who live with their mother, Christina Wyatt, 24, in Middletown, Ohio.

In the summer of 2011, the family moved into the Center of Hope for Women and Children, a homeless shelter, after their apartment was robbed and they were evicted. Their only income at that point was a Social Security disability check for Tyler, who has Down syndrome. “I had to, really,” Christina said about moving into the shelter. “We didn’t have anywhere to go.”

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Conventional political wisdom Now that both national party conventions have ended, it’s time to reflect. Most of the analysis you have seen or heard has been pretty much what was expected.

Most of the political pundits live in an echo chamber—they all talk with each other and travel in similar social circles. I found very little fresh, insightful analysis. And that is also the problem with both campaigns.

Political conventions no longer have any useful purpose, especially as a news event. There is absolutely no news value—everything is scripted down to the last period.

Purpose of conventions The purported purpose of both conventions was to tell the American people what their respective visions was for America over the next four years. That approach is so 20th century. People no longer want to be talked to; they want to be talked with. Both conventions were presented as a Hollywood production that ignored the realities of everyday people.

People want to hear about thoughtful solutions to the issues that are most on their minds – the economy, education, job creation.

Obama’s solution to everything is, “give me more time.” Romney’s

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solution seems to be, “I am not Obama.”

‘Make me feel good’ Neither candidate is being truthful with the American people. Conventional wisdom is people want to be made to feel good.

It reminds me of the scene in the movie “Monster’s Ball’’ with Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton. Before the raw sex scene, Berry looks very passionately into Thornton’s eyes and says, “Make me feel good.”

Thornton proceeds to just that.

But guess what, after the thrill was gone, she was still facing all of the problems she had before the sex.

So, the moral of the story is that whenever you ask someone to “make you feel good,” it has little lasting value.

Ultimately, people will vote for the person they feel a connection to and one they feel will make their lives better. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Obama makes people feel good, but has produced no vision for the future. Romney does not connect with people at all and has produced no vision for the future. So, if the election is run based on personality, then Obama wins In boxing, it’s almost impossible for a challenger to defeat the champion on points. The challenger must knock out the champion Based on performance, I cannot vote for Obama. Based on message, I don’t have a reason to vote for Romney.

Many people who voted for Obama in 2008 are totally dissatisfied with him, but Romney has not made himself a viable alternative. He must deliver a knockout blow to Obama fairly soon or it’s four more years!

Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/ government affairs firm. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

Memorable quotes from the Democratic Convention Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.): “Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation.

This must change, because just as bees cannot sting and make honey at the same time members of Congress cannot simultaneously make passionate enemies and expect political progress.”

Newark Mayor Cory Booker: “When your country is in a costly war with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation is facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn’t class warfare. It’s patriotism.”

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick: “Mitt Romney talks a lot about all the things he’s fixed. I can tell you that Massachusetts wasn’t one of them. He’s a fine fellow and a great salesman, but as governor he was more interested in having the job than doing it.”

Former Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Christ: “Half a century ago, Ronald Reagan, the man whose relentless optimism inspired me to enter politics, famously said that he didn’t leave the Democratic Party; the party left him. I can certainly relate. I didn’t leave the Republican Party; it left me. Then again, as my

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friend Jeb Bush recently noted, Reagan himself would have been too moderate and too reasonable for today’s GOP.” Massachusetts Senatorial Candidate Elizabeth Warren: “After all, Mitt Romney’s the guy who said corporations are people.

No, Governor Romney, corporations are not people. People have hearts, they have kids, they get jobs, they get sick, they cry, they dance. They live, they love, and they die. And that matters. That matters. That matters because we don’t run this country for corporations, we run it for people.”

First Lady Michelle Obama: “Barack knows the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we’re from, or what we look like, or who we love. And he believes that when you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity…you

do not slam it shut behind you… you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.”

Former President Bill Clinton: “In Tampa, the Republican argument against the president’s reelection was actually pretty simple – pretty snappy. It went something like this: ‘We left him a total mess. He hasn’t cleaned it up fast enough. So fire him and put us back in.’”

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm: “Mitt Romney loves our lakes and our trees. He loves our cars so much they even have their own elevator. But the people who design and build and sell those cars? Well, in Romney’s world, the cars get the elevator, and the workers get the shaft!”

Ted Strickland, former Ohio governor: “If Mitt was Santa Claus, he’d fire the reindeer and outsource the elves.”

George E. Curry is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA). Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

When Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Julia Cass met the family there while on assignment for the Children’s Defense Fund, Christina’s voice broke as she described her determination to “get it back together” and build a life for her children different from her own: “I don’t want them to experience even a little bit of what I did. I want to give them the childhood I never had.”

Christina’s own childhood in the Cincinnati area included a mother who didn’t seem to want her, a father who she says didn’t take good care of her, and occasional stays in foster homes. “I sort of took care of myself from about 12,” Christina said.

She went to school and made money babysitting. But when she was 14, the father of two girls she babysat for raped her. “I was really scared,” she said. “I didn’t tell anyone. Then I got sick and found out I was pregnant.”

After he was born, they both lived in a special foster home for teenage mothers and their babies, where Christina noticed a pattern: “After a couple months, the girls lost custody of their children.” Out of fear of losing Tyler to strangers, she asked her mother to take temporary custody of him. At 17, the foster care system set Christina up in an apartment, paid her expenses, and gave her allowance, but at 18 she was “emancipated” from foster care and on her own.

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Learning from mistakes She got custody of Tyler back.

Soon after, she moved in with the man who is Keiris and Jerimiah’s father, but “he wasn’t a good person.” Christina paused and declared in a strong voice, “Everything I’ve been through I learned from. I would never put up with anything like that again.

I know I’m more than somebody’s punching bag.”

For most of her children’s lives Christina has supported the family with food stamps and minimum wage jobs.

Christina lost the Medicaid and food stamps she and the children had been receiving.

The system in Middletown now involves a telephone interview rather than a personal one, but Christina said she didn’t get the notice about the phone appointment, and in any case, she had no phone.

She asked her mother to drive her and the children to the Center of Hope with a backpack of their clothes and a book bag filled with a few toys.

Christina also brought along some hopes of her own: She deeply wants to get her GED and then go to college—not a vocational/technical school or online school but a real college.

She can’t explain why, but she wants to be a lawyer.

Christina is still determined to give her children a better childhood than she had, and though her own childhood gave her few road maps, she wants to find a way to keep moving forward. I truly hope she succeeds.

Marian Wright Edelman is president and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund (www.childrensdefense.org).

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Destnee Walton, 12, from left, Martayllia Copes, 10, and Jordan Miller, 11, all of Kansas City, assemble a robot on July 20 at Science City in Kansas City’s Union Station. The KC STEM Alliance (science, technology, engineering and medicine) summer camp hosted a field trip to Science City where campers demonstrated robots they designed, programmed and built using the engineering skills they learned during camp.

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Water Quiz ids are naturally curious and are full of questions about the world around them. Parents and teachers can help keep that curiosity alive by finding ways to make learning about science fun and engaging. Here are a few ideas that you can use to help your kids love learning about science.

Fun experiments Hands-on experiences help kids of all ages grasp concepts and retain information. There are online resources available to give you the tools you need to make hands-on learning a reality.

For example, MyBotanicPlanet.com is a free website with lesson plans and interactive games for students in grades K–5 to explore basic botany and water conservation. Based on the classroom experience offered through the Memphis Botanic Garden, and created by TruGreen, MyBotanicPlanet.com features lesson plans by professional curriculum developers to meet National Education Standards. Students can personalize their own avatar and explore the educational site’s inter­active games and activities.

The activity and quiz here are part of the new Water Ways curriculum, which inspires kids to be water’s guar­dians. The Water Ways environment features an interactive water filtration game with various difficulty levels and an educational character named Watershed Fred, who helps students learn more about where water comes from and what happens to it when it’s out of sight. Learn more about it at www.MyBotanicPlanet.com.

Fun field trips Get some fresh air and a fresh look at nature by going outside. And don’t restrict your field trips to sunny days only. You and your kids will be amazed at how different things appear when it’s been raining or snowing. Where should you go to start digging into natural science?

Your backyard •

Collect leaf samples to identify, then use them to make a collage.

• Use a magnifying glass to do some ground-level research.

Examine insects, plant stems, tree bark, spider webs and interesting rocks. Have your child give an explorer’s report on what he or she finds.

Your neighborhood •

Make a game out of identifying the different trees and bushes in the park. Take pictures and leaf samples to help you figure them out.

• Go on a scavenger hunt to a stream or pond. Make a list of items to find: animal tracks, water insects, birds fishing or taking a drink, frogs and toads, even snakes.

Your community •

Visit the zoo. Before you go, have your child check out some library books about one or two of their favorite animals. They can learn some facts about those animals, then be in charge of teaching you about them when you see them at the zoo.

• Natural history and science museums can be a fun way to learn about the world around you. Take advantage of tours, special exhibits and activities geared for children.

See how much you and your family know about water.

1. Which is more — a cup of liquid water or a cup of frozen water?

A. Cup of liquid water B. Cup of frozen water C. They are the same amount 2. What happens to rain that falls on a parking lot, other hard surface, or even hard compacted soil?

A. It runs off without being absorbed B. May pick up pollution C. May cause erosion D. All of these answers are correct 3. How much of Earth’s available water is drinkable freshwater?

A. 50 percent B. 3 percent C. 100 percent 4. Lawns should be watered when the surface feels dry.

A. True B. False 5. How much of the water we use is used outside?

A. Half B. 75 percent C. 25 percent

6. What does water need in order to change into steam, vapor or humidity?

A. Cold B. Wind C. Heat 7. It is possible to pollute a small stream inside a water­­shed without polluting the rest of the watershed.

A. True B. False 8. How does nature make water clean?

A. By filtration B. By the water cycle C. Both answers are correct 9. In the water cycle, what comes after evaporation?

A. Condensation B. Collection C. Precipitation 10. Can one person, one family, one school or one community make a real difference in the quality of water in one watershed?

A. No B. Yes Quiz courtesy of ww.MyBotanicPlanet.com.

Water quiz answers 1. C. They are the same amount 2. D. All of these answers are correct 3. B. 3 percent 4. B. False. Only when roots need water.

5. A. Half 6. C. Heat 7. B. False 8. C. Both answers are correct 9. A. Condensation 10. B. Yes

Activity Window on the Watershed What you need • A sheet of waxed paper • A sheet of white paper • Spray bottle filled with bluetinted water • Shallow pan or tray • Colored markers or felt-tip pens Roughly crumple the waxed paper. Unfold, and with some pushing and pulling, create a “landscape” with mountains and valleys. Set the waxed paper in the tray.

Let your student spray the tinted water over the landscape to simulate rain. Ask questions like: • Where do raindrops land first?

• Why do they go where they go?

• Do you see waterways merge as the rain increases?

With rapid spraying, students can create a flood. Show them how “rivers” carry the blue water off the land and into the tray beneath — the “ocean.”

Repeat the activity with a sheet of white paper. Have them draw different colored spots of “pollution” on the hillsides with the colored markers. The rain will blend the colors together, showing how pollution affects the entire watershed.

Activity courtesy of www.MyBotanicPlanet.com

Visit TruGreen’s www.

MyBotanicPlanet.com with your student for more lessons and activities that demonstrate the importance of water in our environment.

Scoring 9–10 points: Congratulations — you’re a watershed wizard.

6–8 points: Good job — you’re a watershed watchdog.

3–5 points: Room for improve­ment, but you’re not a water­shed wrongdoer.

1–2 points: You might need a watershed wake-up call.

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A band plays mostly jazz and R&B during the early portion of the Central Florida Community Development Corporation’s block party last week.

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“This is very nice. The food is good. I think the event was well attended.

This is also a good way for people to socialize and get to know others in their community as well as mingle and fellowship. I really enjoyed it. I think that there should have been other senior citizens,” commented Bernice Atkins.

from Page 1 Seniors first The party kicked off with seniors from 2 to 4 p.m. Senior citizens’ participation was encouraged and was a key ingredient of the event.

“We want to take care of our seniors and their family members who they brought along with them today.

That is why their meal was free,” stated Chester.

The seniors who attended said they had an enjoyable experience but just felt that more should have attended.

‘Good idea’ “I think that it was a good experience and a good idea, especially with regards to the senior citizens just giving them something different to do. Even the night portion was good. We didn’t have any rowdiness.

It was a fun, clean and calm event,” commented Thalia Rosado.

There was a period of heavy rain during the event, but it didn’t seem to kill the atmosphere.

“There were some tents up at the event so people really didn’t get wet. I don’t think that the rain had any affect on the event at all,” Rosado added.

The CFCDC may do another block party or a similar event for the community in the near future.

“We definitely will do this again. It will be more structured. This is our dry run, “Chester added. “We want to get people together to network and have fun.”

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strength during their bereavement,” Durham added.

Robinson was married to the former Ophelia Williams for the past three years.

Mrs. Robinson, also known for her beauty salon Fifi’s, said they first met as children.

She said Wednesday his humbleness is what attracted her to him.

“I’ve known him ever since childhood.

He was dedicated to God. We had a lot in common. We worked in the same industry,” said Mrs. Robinson, noting that her

Greg Hall, a minister at Greater Friendship, said Robinson was a father figure to him.

“He was a great brother, uncle and friend. He had a lot of wisdom to share,” said Hall.

In addition to his wife, Robinson is survived by three sons: Rev. Tommie Robinson Jr., Attorney Steven Robinson and Aaron Robinson, an educator.

Visitation is scheduled Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at R.J. Gainous Funeral HomeT:10.875” and Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Greater Friendship.

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Father Lopez High School’s offense lines up against Warner Christian’s defense during last week’s game.

Warner pulls away from Lopez

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Warner Christian Academy wore down Father Lopez Catholic High School 52-14 in South Daytona last week.

Drew Eckels threw for over 329 yards with three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead Warner.

Father Lopez came out ready to play. The team held the Eagles in check for the first quarter and led 6-3 after the period.

“We were uptempo and able to do some of the things that we wanted to do to start out. We have a lot of freshman so we have room to improve,” said Jason Dunlap, Father Lopez’s head coach.

Lopez led 6-0 after a 13-yard touchdown run from Joe Boden.

The drive followed an Eagles turnover.

“They came out ready to play and we were sluggish. They gave us some different looks that we didn’t expect. It took us a while to get adjusted,” said Steve Allen, Warner’s head coach.

Warner took the lead at 10-6 after Eckels’ 15-yard score with 5:03 remaining in the second quarter.

Marcus Dixon’s four-yard score with 2:28 to go in the quarter put Warner up 17-6.

Boden was intercepted by Warner’s Anthony Hamm, which led to Eckles’ swing pass to Dixon.

He went 62 yards for the score, giving Warner a 24-6 lead.

“That was a big turning point.

We had our first week of full practice. There are still some things

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW we need to work on in our passing game, especially with timing routes,” commented Dunlap.

Warner got the ball back on an onside kick and a few plays later Dixon scored from six yards out to make it 31-6 at the half.

“The interception and onside kick really gave us a huge momentum swing. I was also pleased with our execution on those offense two drives following,” added Allen.

The Eagles defense clamped down on the Green Wave after the first period fueled by Hamm (four tackles, one interception), James Paytas (11 tackles) and John Harris (seven tackles, one sack, two hurries, one pass sack, two hurries, one pass deflection).

Critcher finished with six catches for 196 yards with two touchdowns. He also kicked a 27-yard field goal for the Eagles.

Bodden finished 65 yards rushing with a score while throwing for 78 yards and another score to lead Lopez.

Dixon added 86 yards with two scores to go with his receiving score and Mario Goss ran for a touchdown for Warner.

Isadore Wood added two catches for 48 yards and Justin Bryant four for the Green Wave.

Quadre Eubanks had 10 total tackles for Father Lopez.

Upsets highlight week 2 of football Kyle Hall’s 92-yard fumble return touchdown lifted New Smyrna to a 41-35 win over DeLand in overtime. JoJo Kemp ran for 259 yards with four touchdowns for DeLand. James Clark had 184 yards receiving with two scores for NSB. Randy Cianciotto threw for 177 yards with a touchdown and ran for 118 yards with two scores to lead University to a 28-12 win over Spruce Creek. Josh Diaz had 126 receiving yards with a score for the Titans. The Titans begin the season 2-0 for the first time.

Craig Peludat threw for 208 yards with two scores for Creek.

DeVonti Emmanuel’s five-yard score with 53 seconds remaining lifted Flagler Palm Coast to an 11-7 win over Seabreeze. Connor Blair ran for a touchdown for Seabreeze.

Cameron Hadley’s six-yard touchdown pass to Jamaal Hughes in the fourth quarter was Mainland’s lone score in a 408 loss to Orlando Jones. Hadley had 109 total yards for the Buccaneers. Mainland committed three turnovers.

Chris Jones ran for 159 yards and two scores to lead Atlantic to a 24-0 shutout over Pine Ridge.

Alex Bell also had 88 total yards for the Sharks.

Deyon Tucker ran for 144 yards with two touchdowns to lead Calvary to a 28-6 win over Jacksonville Temple Christian. Tucker’s 96-yard touchdown run in the second quarter was the longest

Father Lopez’ Joe Boden (11) gets away from the Warner defense. play from scrimmage in school history.

This week’s top games Flagler Palm Coast (2-0) at New Smyrna (2-0): The winner is the area’s best team as of now.

Who would have thought this a few weeks or months ago? Whoever defends best win.

DeLand (0-2) at Seabreeze (11): Both teams are coming off heartbreaking losses. Both teams have plenty of weapons. This could be an offensive shootout or defensive struggle.

Port St Lucie Treasure Coast (2-0) at Mainland (1-1): Mainland has to get its offense going or it will fall to 1-2. The team faces a talented Titans team.

Trinity (2-0) at Calvary (1-1): It’s the district opener for both

teams. Calvary will have its hands full with Trinity’s Marquion Lane, who transferred from DeLand.

Kissimmee Gateway (2-0) at University (2-0): University has a chance to start 3-0 for the first time. The school is in its third year of football and third year of existence.

Prep Sports Seven football 1. New Smyrna (2-0), 2. Flagler Palm Coast (2-0), tie 3. Seabreeze (1-1), Mainland (1-1), 4. Warner (2-0), 5. Atlantic (2-0), 6.University (2-0), 7. Trinity (2-0).

Note: What a mess and what a shakeup, but it will eventually work itself out.

Previous: 1. Seabreeze, 2.

Mainland, 3. DeLand, 4. Warner, 5. Atlantic, 6. New Smyrna, 7.Flagler Palm Coast.

Wildcats rally again; take down South Carolina Bulldogs

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

For the second straight week, BethuneCookman came from behind to win a football game. This time it was against South Carolina State 27-14 in the MEAC opener for both teams.

“Anytime you can get a win its good, but we made it harder. We still have room for improvement,” said Brian Jenkins, B-CU’s head football coach.

South Carolina Stated led 14-0 after the first quarter behind touchdown runs from Asheton Jordan and Jalen Simmons. The Wildcats responded by scoring the game’s next 27 points.

“We dug ourselves into a hole and worked out of it. We are still yet to play four quarters of good football,” commented Jenkins.

B-CU tied the game at 14-14 on Isidore Jackson’s four-yard second quarter touchdown run. The Wildcats took a 20-14 lead into halftime behind a pair of Sven Hurd field goals.

The Wildcats took control at 27-14 on Rodney Scott’s three-yard score in the fourth quarter.

Interceptions and sacks The Wildcats outgained the Bulldogs 343 to 236 in total offense, including 18069 in the air.

B-CU’s defense forced four South Carolina turnovers. Dion Hanks had two interceptions and LeBrandon Richardson had two sacks for the Wildcats.

B-CU ROUNDUP “We worked on perfecting our defensive schemes. Our defensive line really did a good job penetrating, which helped us defend the pass,” responded Hanks.

Both quarterbacks Jackie Wilson (125 yards passing) and Broderick Waters (55 yards passing) saw action for the Wildcats.

“It’s exciting. I just want to stay focused.

We talked about alternating. When I’m not 100 percent, I need his help. We have a good bond,” remarked Wilson.

Added Jenkins, “I thought that both guys played well. I’m proud of both of them. We feel comfortable with both guys under center. They are also supportive of one another.’’

Jackson led B-CU with 81 rushing yards while Scott added 42 rushing. David Blackwell caught three passes for 60 yards, Eddie Poole had four catches for 55 yards and K.J. Stroud had two receptions for 44 yards.

Simmons finished with 72 yards on the ground. Jordan ran for 57 and Richard Cue ran for 60 while throwing for 69 more for the Bulldogs.

Defensively, D.J. Howard and Duwad Lane each had seven tackles for the Wildcats.

Game notes Eddie Poole extended his streak of consecutive games with at least one catch to 25.

Isidore Jackson is 36 yards shy of mak-

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Sven Hurd

Rodney Scott

ing the top 10 all-time career-rushing list for the school.

David Blackwell made the first catches of his career. The past two seasons he played quarterback.

B-CU is 8-3 all time in games played on television during the Brian Jenkins era.

For their performances, Richardson and Hanks received honorable mention for the FCS College Football Performance Awards.

Hurricanes next The Wildcats travel to Miami Gardens on Sep. 15 to face the University of Miami.

The Hurricanes are coming off a 52-13 loss to Kansas State and should be hungry.

Last season, B-CU played with the Hurricanes for three quarters in a 45-14 loss.

Volleyball: ’Cats still winless On the hardwood, Bethune-Cookman went 0-4 at the McNeese State Big Daddy’s Invitational in Lake Charles, Louisiana this past week.

The Wildcats (0-12) suffered defeats to Hampton 3-2, McNeese State 3-0, Baylor

3-0 and Arkansas State 3-0.

Against Hampton to open the tournament, B-CU failed to close the fifth set as the Pirates scored the final six points to win.

“It was good to win sets, but we are still struggling. Once again we had too many unforced errors, especially in the final set,” responded B-CU Head Coach Isaac.

Krysta Gardner led the way with 18 kills and 15 digs – both season highs for the Wildcats.

Rhea Simon added 10 kills and Monica Lowe 19 assists with 11 digs for B-CU. Janeen Davis also had a total 19 digs on the day.

Later that day, Gardner had 10 kills and Lowe had 20 assists against host McNesse State.

The following day, Delicia Pierre had seven kills, Garnder six kills, Aubrianna Curtis 13 assists, Lowe seven digs and Phylecia Armstrong three blocks for the Wildcats against Baylor.

“We’ve played better and improved. It’s good to play these teams because it helps us aspire to be better. We just have to find a way to play consistently,” added Raphael.

Curtis recorded 17 digs, Pierre seven kills and Gardner eight kills with seven digs for B-CU to close out the tourney against Arkansas State.

The Ladies had their home opener against North Florida on Tuesday.

They travel to Tampa for the University of South Florida Invitational to face James Madison, South Florida and Florida International from Sept. 14-15.

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Singer still spreading love and happiness Al Green has busy life as pastor, performer NNPA NEWS SERVICE

More than four decades as a performer. Multi-millions in record sales. Eleven Grammy Awards and he’s 66 years old. Added together those numbers, and then some, equal the sum total of R&B/ soul singing legend Al Green.

The number 36 is another number that can be added to this music icon’s equation. For over three decades, now Bishop Al Green has been the pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Memphis, Tenn. Being a pastor has only enhanced his popularity. Just weeks ago, he performed before a sold-out crowd in the Washington, D.C. area.

Whenever he performs in Las Vegas, tickets priced in the triple digit prices are usually sold out in matter of minutes.

Green’s classic hits include “Love and Happiness,’’ “Tired of Being Alone,’’ and ‘For the Good Times.’’ His current CD is “Lay it Down.’’ It’s a collaboration between the soul legend and several of today’s top young performers from the worlds of contemporary R&B and hip music. Performers such as John Legend, Anthony Hamilton and Corinne Bailey Rae and others are featured.

Balancing pastor and performer

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Now Bishop Al Green, the iconic singer is shown in concert at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif., on July 27, 2006.

In a recent interview, Green chats about charisma, music, movies, presidents and the church Question: You’ve been a pastor for over three decades. How do you balance Rev. Al Green, the pastor, with Al Green the stage performer?

Green: I’m just one person. I can’t be no, two or three different people. That’s why I had so many people trying to divide me up, so I had to go talk to the Master about it. He said, ‘Al, I gave you the songs

cause they’re beautiful songs.’

I said, ‘Well, yeah, that’s true.’

So He then said, ‘If people got a problem with what you sing such as songs like ‘Love and Happiness’ and ‘For the Good Times,’ then how did they get here?’

Question: That’s a valid point. Earlier this year, President Obama sang a few lines of your classic hit song “Let’s Stay Together.’’ On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate the president’s singing? (The YouTube video of President Obama singing a portion of your song has now received over 1.2 million views and digital sales for your version of the song jumped 490 percent.)

Green: Well, hell, he sounded a whole lot better than me! (He laughs) My voice is a little raspy today. When it first happened with President Obama singing a piece of my song, I said, ‘Wow, I didn’t even know he knew our little song was in the world, and the next thing is I didn’t know the president could even sing!

Question: To further speak of presidents, I read a recent article that stated you have the same kind of charisma that President Clinton has. What do you think of that comparison?

Green: I don’t know about that.

Mr. Clinton has the kind of charisma that had the stock market go up, he had imports and exports increasing, people were making more in their incomes, more people had jobs. He was an excellent president. He had this charisma that got the country moving forward so I don’t know how I can fit into the equation of having that kind of charisma. I guess it does take some type of special charisma to do what we do cause I see a lot of people who go out there and try to do it but they couldn’t handle the high notes and they just gave up and tried something else.

Question: There seems to be a

lot of ministers who are becoming filmmakers. Do you have any plans on going into the film business?

Green: No. No. Not me. I’m a minister and because I’m a minister I don’t want to be trying to direct films or make them. That’s not my expertise. I wished I could make the money off of some of these blockbuster films but no, I don’t have any interest in making movies.

Question: If a movie is made about your life story, which actor would you like to see star as Al Green?

Green: “Anybody that would be playing the role of me would definitely be doing just that—playing a role! (He laughs) I’m an eccentric guy. You never know what I might say or do in the next five seconds. So the actor would definitely have to be ‘playing.’ Any actor who tries to play as Al Green would be a fool and a fake.

Question: Denzel Washington would probably be a good candidate for the role?

Green: Yeah. He would be good in the role after the year 1971…I think Jamie Foxx did a great job in the Ray Charles role. He played Ray better than the real Ray Charles! But Jamie doesn’t have the facial structure and facial feel to play me.

This story is special to the NNPA from the Tennessee Tribune.

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