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The Voice Of The Community: Inspirational-Informative-Empowering

Vol. 13 Edition 19 Free Thursday September 13, 2018

A View From A Pew

Publisher Wane A. Hailes Says...”There ”Ain’t No Way” Aretha Would Have Been Page 3 Pleased”

Check Your Voting Status

Don’t Be A Victim Of Voter Suppression Check Your Voter Registration Status

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Symposium Promotes Generational Wealth

Melissa Harville-Lebron is Nascar’s First Black Female Owner Page 9

The Columbus Branch NAACP Elects New President

Pastor L.K. Pendleton

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THURSDAY September 13, 2018

Local NAACP Elects New Officers According to the street committee the Columbus branch of the NAACP recently elected new officers. The new officers are: President, L.K. Pendleton; 1st Vice President, Rev. Ralph Huling; 2nd Vice President, March Konan; 3rd Vice

The Street Committee

President, Melvin Tanner; Secretary, Wane A. Hailes; Assistant Secretary, Faith Stephen; Treasurer, Willie Wells.

The Executive Members At Large include: Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Margaret Jenkins, J.H. Flakes, Jr., Marcus Gibson and Lynne Green.

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Request for Bids

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RFP No. 19-0001 Traffic Incident Management Services (Annual Contract) October 5, 2018 – 5:00 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist

RFP No. 19-0003 Course Instructors for the Department of HR/The Learning Center (Annual Contract) Due: October 12, 2018 – 5:00 PM Sandra Chandlery, Buyer Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901. To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/purchasing/docs/opportunities/Bid_Opportunities.htm, notify the Buyer via email BidOpportunities@columbusga.gov, fax 706-225-3033, or telephone 706-225-4087.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Manager

A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

“There “Ain’t No Way” Aretha Would Have Been Pleased I knew it. I knew it the day they announced her passing that the funeral service for the Aretha Franklin would last a long time.

What I didn’t know is that it would last nine hours and fifty minutes.

I know she was and will forever be known as the “Queen of Soul” but her funeral lasted longer than Rosa Parks, Corretta Scott King and Martin Luther King,Jr. combined.

I watched the whole service on BET commercial free from the time they were supposed to start to the end and I’d like to share a few things I observed.

My first observation is every man seated in the pulpit must have been wearing adult diapers. Every last one of them are older than me and I know there is know way in the world I can go a full day with out having a bathroom break. That service was like a full day of work plus two hours of overtime and you are telling me nobody left to pee?

While I’m at it can somebody please tell me what was wrong with Jessie Jackson? I understand he has some health challenges but there was no excuse for him walking around the pulpit throughout the entire program like he was Moses “wandering in the wilderness.” I was hoping someone would put a leash on him and tether his butt to a chair.

Am I the only one who thought Faith Hill should have stayed home.

She was totally out of her element trying to sing with a gospel choir and an organist who plays and allows you as a soloist to lead him. She was searching high and low for the right notes and she’s still searching. She was so bad the Lord couldn’t help her.

While Ariana Grande was singing did you notice how President Clinton and Jessie Jackson were looking at her and talking to each other?

They were eyeing her as if she was a soft-shelled Taco Supreme.

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for The Clark Sisters, Jennifer Hudson, The Williams Brothers, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tasha Cobb Leonard, Bishop Paul Morton, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Stevie Wonder and Fantasia for some good soul singing. However it seemed to me that Chaka Khan was staking her claim to the new “Queen of Soul” title with her rendition of “Going Up Yonder” which by the way was nine minutes long.

That was an A, B and C selection all wrapped up in one song.

The “Diva” left the stage singing and came back twice. And I’m sorry but you can’t be a “Diva” if you can’t remember the words of one of the oldest gospel songs ever.

Did you notice she had the words to the song taped to the back of her fan?

Sorry but Mr. Big, (Ron Isley) could have been left off the program. I don’t know what he was talking or singing about. Edward Franklin, Aretha’s brother, with his nonsinging self is proof positive that the apple does fall far from the tree. Far, far, far from the tree.

Finally I know I’m going to get in trouble for this but the bible says speak the truth and shame the devil. What was that on Cicely Tyson’s head? That hat looked like a Bactrian camel. That’s a camel with two humps. I know she is 91 years old but that is exactly why Tyler Perry should have known better than to let ‘Big Mama” out the house looking like that.

The best singer and song of the event was the one performed by Jennifer Holliday. Unfortunately it was at the very end of the program and by then most of the people had left three hours earlier.

The bottom line isalthough she was a true “Diva” there “Ain’t No Way“ Aretha would have been pleased with that service and I didn’t even mention Pastor Williams eulogy.

Wane A. Hailes

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THURSDAY September 13, 2018

COVER STORY

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The Columbus Branch NAACP Elects New President...

Pastor L.K. Pendleton

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

On Saturday September 8, 2018 L.K. Pendleton, pastor of St. Mary’s Road United Methodist church was elected the new president of the Columbus. We had an opportunity to speak with the newly elected president immediately following the election about her vision for the branch.

“It is a great joy and a tremendous honor in being elected as President of The Columbus Branch of the NAACP. I want to thank everyone for his or her support and confidence. I am excited to get to work – we have a lot to do and we have to hit the ground running as all eyes are on us.

After talking with many of you, we share a common vision of greatness and commitment of service. The NAACP was created in 1909 by an interracial group, and has been a freedom fighter for over a hundred years, advocating for civil and human rights in our community.

Now is the time to move forward with faith, focus and a renewed sense of unity. We must educate our community on the need for civic engagement and focus our efforts on embracing three fundamental strategic goals in order to fulfill this organization’s mission of equity and excellence.

Knowing that, “The strength of the organization is measured by the well-being of the weakest of its members,” we must Revitalize the Columbus Branch of the N A A C P, R e - I n v i g o r a t e O u r Organization’s membership, and Reenergize voter mobilization across our communities.

We will increase our visibility in both

the public and private sectors. We will enhance our collaboration with city government, engage former partners and develop new partnerships with grassroots social justice organizations. Closing the gaps, we will formulate more cohesive strategies for tackling socio-economic disparities throughout our community.

As we build on the foundation erected by our veteran members, our senior local activists, - we must grow our membership with young talent to fortify the future of the Columbus Chapter of The NAACP. Young people are essential to changing our national and global political landscape now and in the future. We will educate them on their history and their responsibilities of occupying a seat at the table and an economic foundation for their families and communities. As we sound the alarm for all hands on deck - we will invite former members and partners to return and renew their commitment to justice.

Last, but not considered any less important, we will energize voter registration across our communities by taking our campaign to the streets; mobilizing voters and conducting voter education. We will act on our responsibility to embrace our Constitutional right to vote by challenging voter identification laws and making sure citizens have active voting status. Our forefathers and mothers did not walk into the beautiful light without commissioning us to carry the torch and pursue the purpose that they have bestowed upon us.

I accept my mandate with great hope and steadfast conviction. Our mission is to do our utmost as we work together for the well being of humanity. To our community, we will be a beacon of hope in a foggy climate.”

THURSDAY September 13, 2018

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39,090 Muscogee County Residents Have Been Purged From The Rolls, Are You One Of Them?

Check Your Voting Status Today!

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

Voter suppression is a strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing specific groups of people from voting. It is distinguished from political campaigning in that campaigning attempts to change likely voting behavior by changing the opinions of potential voters through persuasion and organization. Voter suppression, instead, attempts to reduce the number of voters who might vote against a candidate or proposition.

-Wikipedia Today we have been faced with a variety of challenges to registration including: cutting early voting dates, voter ID requirements and as we saw in Randolph County recently the Board of Elections proposal to eliminate 7 of 9 polling sites.

In Muscogee County 39,090 residents names have been purged from the rolls. To make sure you are not one of them or you believe you are already registered please take a moment and check your status by going to: My Voter Page

https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do

Fill In The Following Information (See Sample Form Below) It’s better to be safe than sorry!

To be able to vote in the upcoming November election the deadline to register is October 9, 2018.

Registration Qualifications: Be a citizen of the United States Be a legal resident of Muscogee County Be at least 17 1/2 to register and 18 to vote Not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude Have not been found mentally incompetent by a judge

Required Information: Below are the six forms of ID accepted by the State of Georgia.

1. Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID 2. A Georgia Driver's License, even if expired 3. Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state 4. Valid U.S. passport ID 5. Valid U.S. military photo ID 6. Valid tribal photo ID

Thursday Saturday 13, 2018

Tuskegee Morehouse Classic...

The Grand Daddy Of Them All

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

This year the Tuskegee Morehouse Classic celebrates its 83rd year making it the longest-running rivalry among historically black colleges and universities. But with festivities scheduled throughout the week across the tri-city the annual classic goes way beyond the gridiron.

“Each year we look forward to welcoming hundreds of Tiger fans, says committee chairman Douglas Troutman, a Morehouse graduate. Of course some of them are Golden and some are Maroon. No matter which tiger wins, we will still be brothers in the skin.”

“Everyone in Columbus probably has a relative or friend who’s been a student or associated with these schools,” said Judge Michael Bellamy a Tuskegee graduate. “They should come out and enjoy the bands and different activities. It’s a community activity, as well as showing support for these universities. This is a huge social event.”

was the venue for every game except one between Georgia and Auburn, until the rivalry grew too large for the site.

The Bulldogs also faced Alabama a few times at Memorial Stadium. But those contests were not open to black Soldiers from Fort Benning or minority residents, noted committee member and Tuskegee University alumni Jimmie Habersham. So the classic’s founders, along with the athletic directors of Tuskegee and Morehouse, decided to create a new cultural and community event.”

“It’s grown to become a very special event,” Troutman said. “The influence of these two historically important schools has grown nationally and worldwide. As their influence has grown, so has our classic. “This is a way to celebrate how important these two schools are to Georgia, Alabama and our region.”

“Between 1920 and 1958, Columbus

Tuskegee Morehouse Classic Committee 1170 Brown Ave. Suite Columbus, GA 31906 Phone: (706) 322-5983 Fax: (706) 321-3904

“The Grand Daddy Of All Classics”

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Hosts 2018 Undergraduate Round-Up Conference Mrs. Carolyn G. Randolph, the theme for this two-day conference was “Game Changers Pursuing provided leadership training and educational workshops on the new international program targets and best practices for the undergraduate members.

Wane A. Hailes The Courier Over 1200 undergraduate and graduate members of Alpha K a p p a A l p h a S o r o r i t y, Incorporated ® from the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina convene d September 7-9, 2018, at the Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade Center for the annual Undergraduate Round-Up Conference .

Under the esteemed leadership of the South Atlantic Regional Director and Columbus, Georgia resident ,

Over the 110-year history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the organization has partnered with local communities, regional and international organizations to solve problems as well as provide programs of service at home and abroad.

The exciting International Program for 2018-2022, will be implemented under the theme, “ Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service .”

The signature program is #CAPs m (College Admissions Process) which focuses on motivating and assisting youth through the college entry process. In addition, there are five (5) Program Targets:

HBCU for Life - A Call to Action, Women’s Healthcare and Wellness, The Arts!, Building Your Economic Legacy and Global Impact and seven (7) Community Impact Days. These targets that will be addressed over the next four years are among the critical issues impacting the quality of life for AfricanAmericans.

During the Undergraduate Round-Up Conference, Alpha Kappa Alpha members participated in a Soles4Souls donation drive by donating new or gently-worn shoes to the John P. Thayer YMCA.

September 13, 2018

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Thursday Saturday 13, 2018

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts Headlines 2018 Bob Wright Symposium on Business Empowerment

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

For the fourth year in a row local businessman, philanthropist and power broker, Dr. Robert “Bob” Wright, hosted a group of his friends in business from around the country to come to Columbus and share their stories.

Once again moderated by Byron Pitts, Chief National Correspondent with ABC News, the conversations were down to earth, insightful, informative and inspiring.

For the first time, this year’s symposium featured an all female line up.

Each of the panelist spoke of a common theme; “Building a legacy of “Generational Wealth.”

Headlining this years event was Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s “Good

Morning America” who spoke about the importance of “Makinging Your Mess Your Message.”

Her personal challenges include her breast cancer diagnosis in June 2007, and five years later, she was diagnosed with MDS. Her courageous battle with cancer has been recognized with awards and honors from organizations around the country, including The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program. Roberts was also honored with a George Foster Peabody Award and Gracie Award. Additionally, Roberts was recognized with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s in July 2013 for the strength and courage she has displayed throughout her life and career.

In addition to her daily duties on Good

Morning America, as an entrepreneur, Roberts founded her own production company, Rock'n Robin Productions, which creates original broadcast and digital programming for ABC and other networks, ranging from informational shows and documentaries, to live special events.

Roberts graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. She was a standout performer on the women’s basketball team, ending her career as one of the school’s all-time leading scorers and rebounder.

In 2012, Roberts was named an inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

She is also the author of “From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By” and her memoir, “Everybody’s Got Something,” in which she tells the story of her bat-

tle against a life-threatening illness, learning life’s hardest lessons, and her inspiring return to the GMA anchor desk.

Aside from Roberts, guest speakers include: ▪ Kimberly A. Blackwell, chief executive officer of PMM Agency ▪ Eva Jane Bunkley, inventor of “The Makeup Bullet” and celebrity makeup artist ▪ Stephanie Burnley, co-CEO of Devon Industrial Group ▪ Yukia Harris-Walker, Curvaceous Couture bridal salon owner ▪ Yuneisia Harris, Curvaceous Couture bridal salon owner ▪ Dr. Michele Hoskins, CEO and founder of Michele Foods ▪ Natalie M. King, Esq., CEO of Dunamis Clean Energy Partners ▪ Melissa Harville-Lebron, CEO of W. M. Stone Enterprises, E2 Northeast Motorsports and Coutra Music Group ▪ Rose E. McElrath-Slade, president and CEO of Strategic Resources Inc. ▪ Alexis Davis Smith, president and CEO of PRecise Communications.

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Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts Message...

“Make Your Mess Your Message”

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RFP No. 19-0004 Steel Signal Strain Poles (Annual Contract) Due: October 3, 2018 – 2:30 PM Kevin Robertson, Buyer

RFB No. 19-0009 Miscellaneous Vehicles Due: October 10, 2018 – 2:30 PM Sandra Chandler, Buyer

RFB No. 19-0012 Roofing Services at Bull Creek Golf Course Clubhouse Due: October 3, 2018 – 2:30 PM Della Lewis, CPPB Buyer Specialist

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit will be held at 11:00 AM (Eastern) on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Vendors shall convene at the Bull Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 7333 Lynch Road, Midland GA 31820. Vendors will be allowed a 10minute grace period.

Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the respective due dates shown above, by the Finance Department/Purchasing Division of Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 Tenth Street Columbus, GA 31901.

To obtain specifications, visit the City's website at https://www.columbusga.gov/finance/purchasing/docs/opportunities/Bid_Opportunitie s.htm, notify the Buyer via email BidOpportunities@columbusga.gov, fax 706-225-3033, or telephone 706-225-4087.

Andrea J. McCorvey Purchasing Division Manager

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Daisy Linton Panamanian Society

Cristina Richards Suntrust Bank

Beatrice Casiano Tri-City Latino Festival

Alejandro Brito Britos Market

Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quinones St. Luke

Jennifer Lopez 2017 Tri-City Latino Queen

Elica Ojeda Tri-City Latino Festival

Giovanna Rodriguez Gonzales Spring Harbour

Judith Lopez Women At New Beginning

Julio Llanos Assistant AD CSU

Kike Seda Businessman

Jose Guzman Defense Attorney

Juan F. Osorio CEO Columbus Boy Scouts

Pastor Luis Scott Clergy

Evelyn Mimi Woodson City Councilor

Pastor Leif I. Espinosa Clergy

Romy Almonza Tri-City Latino Festival

Tanya Bachelor Community Advocate

Claudia Patricia Calle UGA Program Assistant

Pedro Rodriguez DJ/Dance Instuctor

Roberto “Tito” Aron Tri-City Latino Festival

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30 Facts for Hispanic Heritage Month

1. Started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson

17. There are roughly 12.2 million Hispanic family households in the United States

2. Expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan

18. Roughly 64%e of those of Hispanic origin in the United States who are of Mexican background

21. Roberto Clemente was not only a famous baseball player, he was also a humanitarian who worked in the offseason organizing charity drives, donating his time and money

19. Dr. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman astronaut to go into space

22. Octaviano Larrazolo was the first Hispanic woman U.S. Senator

20. Mario Molina won a Nobel Prize for his crucial work in understanding how the ozone layer is formed and depleted

23. Joseph Marion Hernández was the first Hispanic Member of U.S. Congress in 1822

3. Enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402 4. Hispanic Heritage Month goes from September 15 to October 15 5. September 15th is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua 6. Mexico’s independence day is on September 16th 7. Chile’s independence day is on September 18th 8. Celebrates Hispanic heritage through festivities that highlight the music and food that represents the countries’ history and rich culture 9. The term Hispanic or Latino, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race 10. Hispanic population in the U.S. is around 55 million 11. California has the largest Hispanic population 12. There are 1.2 million Hispanics serving in the U.S. armed forces 13. Hispanics are the largest ethnic or race minority in the United States 14. The projected Hispanic population of the United States in 2060 is 119 million 15. 73.3% of Hispanics 5 and older speak Spanish at home 16. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States

24. In 1990, Oscar Hijuelos was the first Hispanic writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love 25. Romualdo Pacheco was the first Hispanic U.S. Representative, elected in 1876 26. José Ferrer was the first Hispanic to win an Oscar for Best Oscar in 1950 for the film Cyrano de Bergerac

13 de Septiembre 2018 27. Carlos Juan Finlay solved the mystery of what caused yellow fever in 1881 28. Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca, New Mexico's second governor, was the first ever elected Latino governor in the United States.

29. Tom Fears was the first Hispanic Football Hall of Fame inductee 30. Carlos Santana was the first Hispanic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1998

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture.

Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service.

They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.

Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day

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The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or "another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin."

Today, 55 million people or 17% of the American population are of Hispanic or Latino origin. This represents a significant increase from 2000, which registered the Hispanic population at 35.3 million or 13% of the total U.S. population.

Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

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