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Why Vote Yes It’s easy to talk against building a new Spencer High School, updating antiquated systems and equipment along with accommodating level specific autistic programming when it is not your kids. According to the street committee the reason why African-Americans in Muscogee County should vote yeas to the SPLOST is simple arithmetic. First and foremost we must understand that more than 70% of the students in the Muscogee County School District are minorities, only 28% are Caucasian. Demographically, in Muscogee County, minorities make up 59.1% of the community. The U.S. Census tells us that number will continue to grow and in turn the same growth will show up in
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our school system. Let’s breakdown the dollars if the SPLOST doesn’t pass. It cost $260 million to run the Muscogee County School District if the SPLOST does not pass then the $192 million will be taken out of the operating fund of $260 million leaving only $68 million dollars to operate the district. The street committee asks, Where will the dollars come from? Some teachers are calling for using furlough days to pay for the proposed projects which doesn’t make sense. Yes you save $1 million dollars a day when you shut the district down, but you can’t shut the school system down for 192 days. Currently part-time employees receive benefits and teachers receive supplements to their salaries, what do you
think the first thing to be considered to be eliminated will be? So without a doubt we are talking about dollars being proposed to help OUR kids. Our new MCSD At-Large representative, Kia Chambers said it bets, “…When we are talking about the SPLOST, we are talking about the possibility of what we can give to kids living in the future.
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A VIEW FROM A PEW
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Just Add God’s Name The village elders could not stop scratching their heads. How can they give half of the 19 horses to the son? You cannot cut up a horse. They puzzled over this dilemma for more than two weeks and then decided to send for a wise man that was living in a neighboring village.
As I look back over these past ten years of publishing my column; “A View From A Pew” I realize how blessed I have been. In turn many of you have called, written, emailed or stopped me on the street to say how a particular column or columns have impacted your lives. Throughout the year, as we celebrate this milestone, I will periodically publish those columns that were helpful in my life in hopes that in turn it will again bless you and many others. Here is one that was first published on January 29, 2010.
The wise man came riding on his horse and asked the villagers if he can be of any help to them. The village elders told him about the rich man’s last will and testament which stated that half of the (19) horses must be given to his only son, one fourth must go to the temple and one fifth to the faithful servant.
Have you ever come across problems in life that are seemingly insurmountable? One rich man owned 19 horses when he died. In his last will and testament he had written that upon his death, half the horses he owned should go to his only son; one fourth to the village temple and one fifth to the faithful servant.
The wise man said he would immediately solve their problem without any delay whatsoever. He had the 19 horses placed in a row standing next to one another. Then he added his own horse as the 20th horse. Now he went about giving half of the 20 horses that is, ten horses to the son. One fourth of 20 that is, 5 horses were given to the temple committee. One fifth of twenty that is, 4 horses were given to the faith-
ful servant. Ten plus five plus four made 19 horses. The remaining 20th horse was his own which he promptly mounted, spoke a few inspiring words, and rode back home. The villagers were simply dumb founded, full of disbelief and filled with admiration. And the parting words of the wise man were inscribed in their hearts and minds, which they greatly cher- ished and passed on to their succeeding generations till today. The wise man said: In our daily lives, in our daily affairs, simply add God’s name and then go about facing the day’s happenings. The wise man continued: Add the God Principle in your daily lives and the problems will become lighter and eventually will disappear. In the manner of the ice, which, with the addition of the heat principle will turn into water, and that, will eventually evaporate as steam and disappear.
Meditation is a powerful means of directing the mind Godward. But without true love and devotion entering into it, it remains like a boat without water. It is not difficult to push a boat that is floating in water, but it is extremely hard to drag the same boat on dry land. So when times get tough remember this; When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient. When you are completely helpless, He is the most helpful. When you feel totally dependent, He is absolutely dependable. When you are the weakest, He is the most able. When you are the most alone, He is intimately present. When you feel you are the least, He is the greatest! When you feel the most useless, He is preparing you. When it is darkest, He is the only Light you need.
Ever come across problems in life that are seemingly insurmountable? (Like the villagers, do you feel that such problems cannot be solved?). So you ask, how do you add God’s name in your daily lives? Through prayers, filled with true love and devotion with sincerity of purpose and dedication that only total faith can bring about.
When you feel the least secure, He is your Rock and Fortress. When you are the most humble, He is most gracious. When you say that you cannot, remember that He can! So start today adding God’s Name.
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Opinion/Editorial
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist
By Brother Love Special To The Courier
The best way to celebrate Black History Month is to make more Black history. Black History Month is now celebrated around the world. We are grateful for the visionary leadership of noted historian and scholar Carter G. Woodson for being the founder of what was known as Negro History Week in 1926 that 44 years later evolved into Black History Month. It is also important to note that this year marks the centennial celebration of Woodson’s founding of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The mission of ASALH is to “promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.” Established in 1915, the association has no peer in the preservation of our rich history.
Brothers and sisters, there is no doubt whatsoever that we need more community cohesion as well as more understanding between the various communities that comprise Columbus, Georgia. Personally, I believe we need much more love in our hearts to accomplish it. Be that as it may, the problem is a whole lot of people are apparently confused about what love is. The Holy Bible says that God is love. I agree that God truly is Love. That said, what is love? To answer that question in part, I call your attention to I Corinthians the 13th chapter: The Greatest Gift 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body fers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we
We are a proud people. We are an African people. We are the Black family, community, nation and global community. We are a people of the long centuries-long struggle for freedom, justice and equality. Our history did not begin or end with the tragedy and holocaust of transatlantic slavery. The history of African people begins with God’s creation of humanity. We are the original people. Human civilization had its birth and evolution in the cradle of the heart of Africa. When I hear people today say that Black Americans have a challenge with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic courses and disciplines, I ask: Why? We are the originators of math and science. One of the reasons Black History Month is so important is because it forces us to remind ourselves that high achievement and excellent academic performance are a vital components See Chavis Page 10
– Robert Redford, actor, director, and co-founder of Sundance Film Festival Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony, better known as the Oscars, will either best be remembered for the uproar incited by this year’s homogenous nominations, or as a seminal moment for change in the Academy’s long, non-inclusive history. For the first time since 1998, the stage has been set for our nation to celebrate its least diverse Oscars. In a year that saw Oscar-worthy turns from several actors of color, none were nominated in the acting categories, with all 20 acting nominations going to White actors. But the story doesn’t end there. Not a single woman stood among the five directors and 14 screenwriters nominated in those categories.
know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face.
We must not allow anyone or anything to diminish or to dismiss the uninterrupted relevance and importance of Black American history, culture and intellectual genius. The “fundamental truth” about the glorious and triumphant history of peoples of African descent needs to be retold and appreciated by all people throughout the world.
“Diversity is basically a description of independence. Diversity is what moves the ball for me, and I thought ‘give people a chance that have different points of view. Let the audience decide whether they like it or not. But give those voices a chance to be seen and heard.’”
remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though to be burned,[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suf-
ASALH continues to extend the legacy Carter G. Woodson “speaking a fundamental truth to the world – that Africans and peoples of African descent are makers of history and co-workers in what W. E. B. Du Bois called, The Kingdom of Culture.” Yes, it is clearly of the greatest necessity for all of us to support and spread knowledge about the accomplishments of Woodson, which included his landmark, The Mis-Education of the Negro. Written in 1933, the book is as timely today as it was 82 years ago.
By Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist
It’s Time for Hollywood to Act Like Diversity Matters
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The Legacy of Carter G. Woodson
February 19, 2015
Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (NKJ)
The greatest of these is Love. Is not the Word of God as beautiful as it is powerful and true? The Psalmist tells us in Psalms 119:105 that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. You get no argument whatsoever from me about that. We truly benefit in life from a committed study of the Word of God. I know that I do. I could not take a fearless stance against an unjust power structure as a civil rights/community activist as long as I have in a city with the issues we have here in Columbus, not to mentioned the level of resistance and sheer hatred one encounters just in the African American community alone due to fear and ignorance. Not too many leaders in this community appreciate being told the truth about what they are doing wrong, at least not by me. When I say that the truth is stronger than a lie, I say that out of my trust and personal faith in God and His Word. When I write or speak to you as I do about Love or Justice or Unity in the Community or Understanding, I am ministering to you about the God of Love and about the God you and I both See Love Page 10
In a nation where nearly 51 percent of the population is female, how can formidable directors like Ava DuVernay for “Selma” and Angelina Jolie for “Unbroken” find themselves on the cutting room floor of the nomination selection? In a nation where, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center survey, “Some 43% of Millennial adults are non-white, the highest share of any generation,” how does the Academy’s nominees not reflect Hollywood’s audience base or the nation in which we live? In response to the outcry surrounding this year’s Oscar nominations, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African American and third female president of the Academy, spoke to the Associated Press and pointed to progress in the Academy’s efforts to reflect our nation’s diverse, movie-going audience. She noted, “In the last two years, we’ve made greater strides than we ever have in the past toward becoming a more diverse and inclusive organization through admitting new members and more inclusive classes of members,” adding, “I would love to see and look forward to see a greater cultural diversity among all our nominees in all of our categories.” I share her vision, but the question remains of when those words will be put into a plan of action – and championed by the broader industry. A much-cited 2012 survey of the Academy by the Los Angeles Times demonstrates the crux of the See Morial Page 10
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Could The MCSD Lose Its Accreditation? By Wane A. Hailes The Courier The potential for the Muscogee County School District losing its accreditation due to the actions of its board members is real. According to an article written by Robbie Brown, published in the N e w Yo r k Times In 2008, the school system in Clayton County, just south of the Atlanta city l i m i t s , became only the second system in close to 40 years lose its accreditation. According to the article the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the nation’s six major private accrediting agencies, ruled it unfit for accreditation after school board members failed to meet the group’s standards for leading a school system. An investigation by the agency found that county officials had not made sufficient progress toward establishing an effective school board, removing the influence of outside individuals on board decisions, enforcing an ethics policy or meeting other requirements for accreditation. Like Clayton County, our school district demographic is majority African-American and like Clayton County’s school board the dissension was between black and white board members. What many fail to realize is if we lose accreditation our students diplomas will be worthless and could render them unable to be admitted to the college or university of their choice.
The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has always considered its core mission to be assisting local boards achieve excellence in governing their school districts. A board can only achieve excellence through the diligence of its members to be knowledgeable, collaborative and to work by and exhibit the highest ethical standards. In the past few years, there have been a number of high profile cases where members of a school board have acted unprofessionally by allowing infighting, factions, politics and/or race to undermine the work of the board. In several of these cases, the accreditation of the district was either lost or put in jeopardy because of the behavior of the board.
school systems, boards of education must adhere to federal and state laws and regulations. They must also conduct themselves in a way that inspires trust from school system staff, students and the community. The GSBA asked board members and superintendants around the state of Georgia to address certain questions regarding ethics. This is t h e i r response. GSBA: When Is the issue of school board ethics critical now? Answer: Yes, Some participants said that unethical behavior is usually limited to one or a small number of members on a board and that their individual actions can taint the whole board.
“BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENT THE FACE OF THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT AT BOARD MEETINGS AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS” - GSBA
In large part because of these situations, Senate Bill 84 was passed during the 2010 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Legislators attempted to standardize school district governance. They sought to provide a means for intervention when the dysfunction of the board or board members results in the potential or actual loss of accreditation. After debate over whether locally elected school board members should be treated differently from other elected officials and how the state should be involved in district governance, the bill passed and was signed by Governor Sonny Perdue. As a governing body for local
GSBA: What is ethical behavior? Answer: - Willing to listen and learn first, then make decisions - Ability to separate personal agendas from the work of the board - Keeps all information from executive session strictly confidential - Builds trust and respect in the school district - Follows the chain of command - Shows a professional demeanor at public meetings - Does not micromanage the superintendent or district staff - Keeps student achievement at the forefront of decisions
- Allows others to give their opinions - Accepts and advocates the decision of the board once the vote is recorded - Receives professional development - Treats fellow board members, the superintendent, staff and the public with respect - Adheres to the board's code of ethics and conflict of interest policies - Represents the public school district when out in public - Prepares for board meetings by reviewing materials - Leaving the administration of the district to the superintend-
ent and staff - Holds the superintendent and staff accountable for reaching agreed upon goals - Accepts the responsibility to be knowledgeable about parliamentary procedure, school law, public education issues and the roles and responsibilities of school board members and the superintendent. GSBA: Should the whole board be penalized because of the unethical actions /behavior of one board member? Answer: No the whole board should not be penalized because of one board member. It is suggested that the superintendent should not be the individual to police the board; the board should police itself. It’s time to tell Frank Myers and John Thomas to stop putting our kids education in danger.
Request for Bids RFP No. 15-0018 Consulting Services for Employee Benefit Plan (Annual Contract) Due: March 13, 2015 – 5:00 pm Betty Hughey, Buyer Specialist RFP No. 15-0024 Automatic Announcement Systems (Annual Contract) – Re-Bid Due: March 4, 2015 – 5:00 pm Betty Hughey, Buyer Specialist Sealed responses must be received and time/date stamped by the due date 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 www.columbusga.org, notify the Buyer via email krobertson@columbusga.org, fax 706.653.4109 or telephone 706.653.4105. Andrea J. McCorvey, CPPB Purchasing Division Manager
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Who’s Got Next?... Young Professionals On The Move Nadine Haralson, provides up close and personal interviews with young professionals who are making a difference in our community. Join us each issue as we introduce, recognize, and celebrate those individuals in Columbus, Phenix City and Ft. Benning who are… “On The Move”
Brandon Hicks
Sumika Phillips ping pictures of newborn arrivals at the hospitals, weddings, or professional community events, she’s in the office creating and designing brochures and business cards.
owner, operator, and entrepreneur Brandon Hicks strives for… happy, satisfied customers. When you walk into The Nappy Root Barbershop the first thing that is clearly evident is, that it’s clean and well kept. And second, the level of mutual kindness and respect among each barber. You don’t get the feel of a workplace it’s more like a family unit, “My purpose is to kill stereotypes that’s associated with black barbers, you know the competition against each other, foul language, not making customers feel welcomed”, explains Hicks, “I want to influence our young males, and want people to be able to feel like they can stop by whenever, not just for a service.”
By Nadine Haralson The Courier Reigning from Davenport, IA, Brandon Hicks has been a resident since 2000 upon graduating high school and serving in the US military. Hicks who first started shaping up high top fade and tightening up the edge since his early teens years thought it was time he make it official and attended Rivertown School of Beauty in 2005, becoming a Master Barber. In 2011 Hicks decided he wanted, “a little more something”, for himself and his growing family and opened The Nappy Root Barbershop. If you live in the Columbus, GA area, you can’t miss hearing radio and Television commercials about The Nappy Root Barbershop. I’m sure you’re familiar with the slogan “come nappy leave happy”, and that s exactly what the
Even though Columbus is far from being Hollywood, Hicks has showed up and showed out like a true “A-Lister”. Hicks’ tonsorial accomplishments include having been nominated twice for the Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards in 2013 and 2014 and the winner of the Columbus Beauty Honors in 2012, 2014. Hicks has also been making a name for himself among celebrities and other influential people providing services for Kandi Burri’s on her stage play “A Mother’s Love”, edging up the fades and smoothing out the fades of vocalist Toney Terry and Q Parker of the music group 112, and most recently the onset lead barber for the 2014 movie “Whitewater” staring Lorenzo Tate and Berry Shabaka Henley. Brandon Hicks is an emerging leader and positive role model in his community, “For 2015 I just want to continue striving to make a positive impact through hard work, community dedication, loyalty and selfless service.” The Nappy Root barbershop is located at 4231 Macon Road Suite 40 Columbus, Ga. Like us on Facebook: Nappy Root
Photography is a gift and art all in its self .To be able to capture the beauty and depth of someone or an object, takes a keen sense of personal character, character that has lead Sumika to become a personal life coach and launch her recent company Inside Out. Inside Out deals with self-image and personal growth of an individual.
By Nadine Haralson The Courier If Sumika Phillips continues to keep her lense in focus with life and on the correct settings, she will clearly see that her career will be nothing short of “picture perfect”. Sumika Phillips-Wilson spent her early years in New York before moving to Columbus, Georgia with her mother. A Spencer High School graduate, Ms. Phillips spent sometime in college before deciding to serve her country in the Air Force where she continued her education receiving her degree in Business Administration. With so many professional titles under her belt such as Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Makeup Artist, Phillips, a big believer that “Progress is a Process”, decided to start her own company; “S Phillips Photography and Image Services”. S Phillips Photography has certainly become a standout name in the city of Columbus. If S Phillip isn’t snap-
“I feel like everyone needs a push whether it be a quick self-esteem boost with our makeovers or photo-shoot that’s always affordable. It might even be just a quick word of, “I care and you don’t have to go on your journey alone’” expresses Phillips. A beautiful sense of humility and compassion that Sumika Phillips possesses indeed, it’s no wonder her heart belongs to various charitable and community based groups such as Ebony Moms on the Move and various Breast Cancer Awareness movements. So what’s the viewfinder predicting for Sumika Phillips-Wilson in 2015? Makeup classes, more creative and comfortable photography sessions, marketing material packages for small business, and possibly a magazine launch and release for her company Inside Out. “Anything worth doing takes work and every step forward, no matter how small leads you to your goals”, says Sumika. Your success will absolutely be a result of the process you took towards progress. Want more information on S. Phillips www.sphillipsphotography.com or www.facebook/sphillipsphoto
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St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church...Preserving Our History By Wane A. Hailes The Courier Fr. Gregory Putzer offered the first “home parish” Mass of the newly established parish of St. Benedict the Moor on February 22, 1956. This Mass was offered at the home of Mr. Edward Cox, on the corner of Rigdon Road and Baldwin Street. The congregation was made up largely of converts who had been baptized at Mother Mary Mission where the Salvatorian priests with the Vincentian Sisters of Charity worked for many years among the blacks of Muscogee County Today, there are over 120 families who are members of St. Benedict the Moor. St. Benedict is well known for its Gospel Choir, which has accepted many invitations to participate in community events. Major organizations and committees at St. Benedict include the Legion of Mary, the Youth Organization, CCD, CCW, The Men’s Club, Bible Study Group, and the Outreach Ministry. The current Priest, Father Charles Atuh, has been over the parish since July 4, 2013. Originally from Nigeria he came to the United States in 2002 to serve a parish in Chicago then Texas prior to coming to Columbus. According to “Father Charles”, as he is affectionately called by his parishioners and those in the community, his mission is to continue the good work of his predecessors such as serving to strengthen the faith of the members of the parish. In addition the church has a strong outreach program, which goes beyond its four walls. Since 1961the men’s club has provided a program, which feeds the hungry. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday the men of the parish come out of their pockets to provide holiday baskets at no cost to anyone in need. Also as a part of their service to the community the parish pro-
vides meals to anyone in need every Monday and Thursday beginning at noon. Between 75100 plus individuals take advantage of this outreach program. Their newest outreach effort that “Father Charles” has implemented is a computer-learning program that provides an opportunity for those in the community to become familiar with the use of computers. As one can expect to continue these much needed services resources are needed both monetary and voluntary. As with most congregations of all denominations many believe that money flows though their doors, which is something “Father Charles” deals with weekly. “We as a parish are no different from your home. Our current facility was built in the late 60’s and as you can imagine things break down and need to be replaced’ says the priest. Of course, as you know that takes money. To continue the great work we are doing we need support from our community. It saddens my heart when we cannot help those who come to us with a need because we do not have, to give.” As we celebrate Black History Month what a great opportunity for those of the catholic faith who may have grown up in the neighborhood or at one time was a member to revisit or at some point reconnect and support the only AfricanAmerican Catholic parish in the community. History In July, 1941, the Provincial of the Society of the Divine Savior wrote a letter to the Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta, Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, DD. Father Bede Friedrich, SDS, wrote to say that his society would be taking responsibility for a mission in Phenix City, Alabama, just across the river from the city of Columbus, Georgia.
While having a mission in Phenix City, Fr. Bede wanted to establish a monastery in Columbus. Bishop O’Hara welcomed the idea and the Salvatorians began their work among the Black community in Columbus. Black Catholics from Columbus had no church of their own and attended Mother Mary Mission in Alabama. It was the idea of Fr. Gregory Putzer, SDS, to build an African-American Catholic parish in Columbus. The first parish hall and adjoining rooms were built in May of 1958 to serve as the first church and rectory. The parish hall was built as large as the plot of ground allowed. One room served as a sacristy, another as office and bedroom for the pastor. Two more rooms provided a bit of privacy for instructions and kitchen facilities. The church or hall held about a hundred people if all spaces were utilized including the sanctuary. Almost a year after the hall was built, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church was canonically established as a parish in April of 1959, with Fr. Augustine
Lucca, SDS, as the first pastor. Succeeding him, August, 1959, was the first resident pastor, Fr. Ignatius Behr, SDS. In January, 1961, adjoining property was purchased for a new church building. Ground was broken for the new church on June 4, 1961. The late M o s t R e v. T h o m a s J . McDonough, DD, Bishop of Savannah, dedicated the new church, which seated two hundred, on Sunday, October 22, 1961. The rectory was built in 1969 and the present parish hall in 1984. St. Benedict’s parishioners have received many spiritual blessings. Specifically, two religious leaders are products of St. Benedict. The late Sr. Julian Griffin, VSC took her vows at St. Benedict on August 15, 1968. Fr. Bruce Greening, SDS, who grew up in the community was ordained a priest at St. Benedict on June 7, 1977. Many priests have contributed to the growth and success of St. Benedict the Moor: Fr. Augustine Lucca, SDS – 1959, Fr. Ignatius Behr, SDS – 1959-1968, Fr. Austin Martin,
SDS – 1960, Fr. Andrew Shimek, SDS – 1968, Fr. Thomas Leannah, SDS – 19691972, Fr. Mark Sterbenz, SDS – 1 9 7 2 - 1 9 8 5 , F r. B r u c e Greening, SDS – 1985-1989 Fr. Neal Durham, SDS – 19871990, Fr. Paul Brick, SDS – 1 9 9 0 - 2 0 0 5 , F r. D o n a t u s Mgbeajuo, MSP – 2005-Present In 2005, a mission pact was entered by the Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD, of the Diocese of Savannah and the Missionary Society of St. Paul, an order of the Apostolic Life formed in 1977 in Nigeria by the Nigerian Bishops’ Conference and started mission work among the African American Catholics in partnership with the Josephite priests and brothers in 1986. This was necessitated due to the lack of personnel to continue the good work that the Salvatorian priests had done at St. Benedict over the years. That pact brought Fr. Donatus here to St. Benedict in 2005. The parishioners are grateful to God who made it possible and look forward to many years of work and partnership with this African Religious Order.
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Empowerment
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By Georgia Ellyse Special To The Courier
Should You Move in with Him? Living together before marriage is controversial topic for some. While some are strongly opposed to the idea of moving in with a significant other before marriage, others think it’s a fundamental part of a relationship. For those of you who are seriously considering taking that next step in your relationship and moving in with your significant other, there are a few things to take into consideration. Are you doing it for the convenience factor? A lot of the time in relationships, it gets to the point that one of you is spending most of your time at the other person’s place and it makes more sense
just to move in together. While that may be true, don’t let that be the main reason you make the big move. You need to be sure that living together is something you’re ready for and a step that both of you are ready to take. Are you nervous? It’s okay to be nervous. It’s a big decision that needs to be thought through and if you’re not the least bit nervous about it, that may be a sign that you’re more interested in playing house than joining lives with another person. Building a life with another person is a journey in itself and it requires a lot of work and sacrifice. The sooner you come to this realization, the easier the transition will be.
Are you 100% sure? If you’re not 100% sure that this is something you want and something you’re ready for, don’t do it! Living together changes a lot of things in a relationship. Not only will you be sharing your space with someone, but you’ll also be sharing your life with this person. If you’re not sure if you want to let go of your individual lives just yet, take some time to think it through. Maybe do a trial run and see if it’s something you really want to do. Do you ignore problems? When you move in together, you’re going to deal with your fair share of arguments and disagreements and that’s something you need to be prepared for. Arguing isn’t necessarily a bad thing so don’t be discouraged when it hap-
pens. Just be sure to actually address the issues and come up with a solution. Are you on the same page? It’s crucial that you both want the same things out of you relationship. If you’re both on different places in the relationship, there’s a chance that it will eventually cause a rift between the two of you. Living together should be a stepping stone to the next step of your relationship, it shouldn’t tear you apart. Georgia Ellyse is a model, actress and currently an on-air radio personality with Foxie 105 in Columbus, Georgia
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PAGE 10 Chavis From Page 4 of our historical evolution. Being skilled in science and math is not tantamount to “acting White,” whatever that is. Rather, it’s thinking Black in the finest of traditions. In a real sense Black History Month is Black Achievement Month. We must do a better job in defining and controlling the narrative about Black Americas in the past, currently and the future. The so-called “mainstream” media is still full of negative stereotypes and debilitating caricatures when it comes to reporting news, sports or about the cultural arts of people of African descent. Here are my five recommendations for properly celebrating this 2015 Black History Month: • #Black Lives Matter: We endorse the national social media campaign to assert the value of all Black American lives and to confront and stop racially-motivated police brutality; • Let’s strengthen Black-owned businesses this month not only by buying Black, but by encouraging the mentorship and development of a new generation of young entrepreneurs; • Financially support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), whether to an individual college, or through the National
Morial From Page 4 problem. According to the survey, the estimated 7,000 Academy members are 94 percent White, 77 percent male and have a median age of 62 – hardly a representative reflection of the nation. While my role is not to question the film credentials of the Academy’s members, I do question the ability of such a homogenous body to reflect the perspectives, lives, and stories of a diverse pool of moviemakers – and moviegoers. I would also question the ability of the Academy to monitor itself and become a more inclusive body
Association For Equality Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) or the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. Make a contribution to support HBCUs this month; • Subscribe to a Black-owned newspaper this month for yourself and for a relative. #OurVoice75 Support the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 75th Anniversary throughout this year. • Let’s prepare to reassert our demand for the protection of the voting rights of all people and in particular for Black Americans as we approach in the next few weeks the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Let’s make more history together. Our future will be determined by what we do today. Let’s make this Black History Month a time of both reflection and action to advance the interests of Black America and all African people everywhere. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement sales and partnership proposals at: dr.bchavis@nnpa.org; and for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc
without the pressure of public scrutiny and advocacy. Here are a few things to note about Academy membership: membership is “limited to film artists working in the production of theatrically-released motion pictures…The Academy’s membership process is by sponsorship, not application. Candidates must be sponsored by two Academy members from the branch to which the candidate seeks a d m i s s i o n . A d d i t i o n a l l y, Academy Award nominees are automatically considered for membership and do not require sponsors…The Board decides which individuals will receive
Love From Page 4 know loves Justice. f you have been in the dark about where I have been coming from all of the years you have been reading my column, then wonder no longer. I have always believed Love and Understanding were the solutions to the problems we face here in this city, as least in respect to increasing community cohesion or unity in the community. I have always told you the truth as I believed it to be about every incident or elected official, to include the mayors, councilors, and any appointed official in the CCG. I have told you the truth as I know it to be about every preacher or politician or political activist. I have always told you the truth as I knew it to be about every person that was working against the long term and short term best interest of the African American community in this city, whether those persons were Black or White or Brown, male or female. I did not discriminate when it came to right and wrong because when you are working against the best interest of the African American community, then I truly believe that you are working against the best interest Columbus, Georgia period. I care a great deal about the future of Columbus, regardless of what liars and deceivers would have you to believe. I care a
invitations.” The Academy’s membership requirements are both an indictment and call to action. When women and minorities are snubbed at the Oscars, it means much more than wounded gender or ethnic pride. It means that we, as a nation, have lost an opportunity to reflect our unique diversity via a medium that touches so many of our lives. It means we have lost another seat at the proverbial Oscar table. This is about more than awards deferred; it is about dreams deferred. It is about the lack of racial and gender diversity we find both behind the screen
whole lot more than many leading citizens that you think care about Columbus as a whole. I have heard said that if you love somebody you must tell them the truth, actually it was Bishop Ann Hardman I heard impart that wisdom to hear congregation. I will not lie to you to elevate myself with the power structure or to be a dependable friend of status quo leadership. This city will never be blessed with progress and true prosperity as long as we do have genuine love and respect for each other as citizens and some of our elected city officials are not committed to telling the truth or ensuring there is equal justice for all. This city needs to get back to “Love” so that we can move forward together toward bigger and better things that will indeed stand the test of time and best serve all generations to come in this city. After all, Jesus Christ Himself said, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” (John 15:12, KJV) That should be sufficient enough, even for the skeptics. I love God because He so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. I love my fellow human beings as they are creations of God. I love America the land of my birth, and the land I enlisted to protect, fight for, and die for if need be. Love is the
and in front of it. It is about the inevitable way the Academy’s membership roll directly influences who gets nominated and who wins. What it is not about is an unfair advantage, but instead, a fair chance to have the work of a wider swath of our filmmakers, casts and crews considered. That must begin with a significant change in the composition of the Academy. I would be remiss not to acknowledge the strides the Academy has begun to make to address its diversity issues. Hiring Boone Isaacs as its president was an important step on the road to diversifying, and
reason I stand up, speak out, and fight for justice and for fair and equal treatment of all citizens. As usual, however, I am not asking any of you to simply take my word for something you can find out for yourselves. Just pick up your Bibles and study God’s Word so that you too will know the truth, be inspired by the truth, and ultimately be truly set free by that same truth. When you know the Word of God and have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will not be able to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear when victims of injustice appeal to you for your help because you are in an honorable position of leadership and trust. You will not be able to find it in yourself to call lies truth and those that tell the lies honest people for political expediency or any other reasons. In closing, I continue to urge you that are good and decent citizens to know better and do better in 2015 and to work for positive change and justice. Furthermore, I sincerely thank each and every one of you for reading my column and supporting my humble efforts to both awaken and unite our city in truth and justice. We must all trust in the Lord and keep the Faith. Until next time, dear friends, may Almighty God bless and keep each of you.
her decision to remove a cap on the number of Academy members and push for Academy members to invite a more diverse pool of people to apply are the first of many important steps that must be taken on the journey towards inclusion. But more must be done. Progress rarely comes as a result of being passive. I urge you to join me in efforts to ensure more inclusion in Hollywood so that we can look back on the 2015 Oscars as the catalyst that spurred action for much-needed industry reform.
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30th Annual Black History Breakfast By Wane A. Hailes The Courier Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D., President of Morehouse School of Medicine was the guest speaker at the 30th Annual Black History Observance Breakfast. The event, hosted by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, serves as a fundraiser for the House of Mercy. The recipient of this years “Legacy of Leadership Award” went to Gloria Battle. The “Unsung Hero Award” recipient was Robert L. Anderson and receiving the first “Emerging Leader Award” was Katonga L. Wright, Esq.
Darrliena McDonald Goes To Hollywood
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier If you have seen the movie White Water, which appeared on TV One recently, then you have no doubt been privy to the work of Columbus’ own Darrliena McDonald. McDonald, a local hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist, held the position as the “Hair Department Head” responsible for creative hairstyles for the movies time period. Originally from Michigan, Darrliena came to Columbus in 2011to work with Ty Manns, a local filmmaker and has been here ever since. “Columbus has been
good to me; says McDonald, I have found there are a great deal of opportunities in and around this community for growth.” When asked how she received the “Hair Department Head” position with the film; “White Water”, she noted that she applied after hearing about the movie from several of her friends. “White Water Productions had a casting call for hair care professionals so I sent in my resume and about two days later I received a phone call from the logistics coordinator for the movie. From there I had a Skye interview with the director, sent him some of my work and not long after that I was informed I had the job.” In addition to her receiving the job she was able to hire another local barber from Columbus, Brandon Hicks with The Nappy Roots Barbershop to do the men’s’ hair. As a result of her work she attended the premiere of the movie in Hollywood, California. You can find Darrliena at Columbus Skin Care Salon 7519 Fortson Rd 706.507.4231.
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Larry’s Beauty & Barber Supply...Surviving Despite The Odds beauty supply stores popping up everywhere from Smallsville, USA to major metropolitan cities and everywhere in between, but assuredly found in an urban community. They ensure convenience to the stores, stock them with high demand Black hair care products and sell them at a price point with which non– Korean owned beauty supply stores can’t compete.
By Wane A. Hailes and Nadine Haralson The Courier Fueled by African American women’s desire for eye-catching tresses, the Black hair care industry is worth an estimated $10 billion to date. And that’s not including synthetic and human hair sales. Madame C.J. Walker gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records in 1910 as the first American female to become a self-made millionaire. The world had changed and was ready and waiting for her line of beauty and hair products for black women. In 1971, Johnson Products, the maker of Soft & Sheen products, became the first African American owned firm listed on the American Stock Exchange. Until the 80’s, black owned hair and skin product lines prevailed in the market, primarily due to large white owned companies ignoring needs of the black consumer and the power of their spending dollar.
With their revenue declining, white owned companies noticed that blacks spent a much greater percentage on hair and skin products than their counterparts and strategized a market takeover. They began buying struggling black owned hair and cosmetic product companies, and signing major endorsement deals with black entertainers for advertising and promotion. Our demand for “hair repair” in whatever form, is what fuels the coals of this machine called the Black hair care industry. Korean immigrants “get it” and have gotten it for decades, and now have almost complete control of the industry. They are sizing us up, assessing our needs, crafting and passing out the products. We, in turn, loyally spend our dollars with them, which in turn strengthens their communities not ours. In business, Korean immigrants understand the concept of location, location, location with
One aspect of business Korean–American storeowners appear to place little value on is customer service. You may or may not be greeted when you enter their stores, but you will certainly be watched if not followed. Shame on us for perpetuating the growth of the monopoly as they collect billions of our dollars and give nothing back to their indigenous customer’s communities–not even a pleasant shopping experience. Koreans dominate the industry with control of more than 80 percent of the distribution of Black hair care products, beauty supply stores and the wig and extension manufacturers. One African-American who continues to beat the odds in a community with numerous Korean owned beauty sully stores is Larry Nelson. With close to 35 years in the beauty/barber supply business, Larry Nelson has won numerous awards ranging from #1 leading salesperson in Columbus, C o m m u n i t y Aw a r d s , a n d Achievement Awards, including 2014 Beauty Supply store of the Year, and winning trips to various destinations around the world. Having lived in Columbus, GA since 1976, Nelson first tried his luck in the world of sales in 1980 with the McCardle’s Beauty and Barber Supply Company and quickly became their number one sales asso-
ciate doubling the average sales and marketing revenue. “I just had a niche for sales. I recall my mother telling me that even as a kid I was always trying to sell, toys, candy, anything to the kids in our neighborhood”, laughs Nelson. “Working with McCardle’s I fell in love with the beauty business, the meeting of different individuals, learning new things, and customer satisfaction”, said Nelson. That love and gratification prompted Nelson to open his very own beauty supply store; Larry’s Beauty and Barber Supply in 1999 which is family owned and operated along with his wife Shirlene and son, Brian. Like the old saying goes, “you have to see it to believe it”, Nelson has seen it all over the years when it comes to the beauty supply business. Unfortunately the most noticeable is the decline of the Black owned Beauty Supply stores. “Running a successful business is never easy, states Larry, it takes a lot of hard work. But it is an extreme challenge and a struggle to maintain a hair and beauty business as a black beauty supplier. In a business such as hair and beauty where the largest consumer is the minority community the black beauty supply business owner should flourish, but why aren’t they? Here’s the top two reasons, first people of Asian decent have taken over and dominated the Beauty and Hair Supply market and two, we, as African-Americans, give them permission to, we DO NOT support our Black owned beauty supply stores. For some reason we have grown to believe that the Korean-owned stores beauty supplies are better than those sold by a black owned suppli-
er. Here’s an example that refutes that claim. At Larry’s Beauty and Barber Supply store he sells a particular brand of weaving hair for $9.99, his Asian beauty supply competitor sells the exact same brand, color, and length at their store for $19.99 clearly a ten dollar difference, or what about the same barber’s razor that sells for $18.99 at the Korean owned supply store Larry’s sells for $17.99. “It’s the mentality of our people. I show customers and stylist the price difference all the time, but they feel since the competitors price is more expensive, then it must be better,” explains Larry. “I’ve seen a decline in business over the last six years due to people going from relaxers to natural, so now I’m geared more towards barbers, but last time I checked there was 27 networks of Korean beauty supply stores in Columbus alone. I am the only African-American beauty and barber supply store in the community. There have been others but I have been the only one fortunate, by the grace of God, to continue to survive. Despite those who do not patronize my shop for whatever reason I am still grateful for those hairstylist and barbers who I have developed a relationship with over the years who continue to support my business and I look forward to continuing to serve this community” As a final note; when it comes to spending our money on hair care products it is time for us to consider the roll we play in the crisis within the Black hair care industry, by examining the choices we are making as it relates to us individually, the Black hair care industry specifically, as well as strengthening our communities and preserving our culture in general.
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Kanye Strikes Again…Almost Huge gasps were seen and heard around the world during the 57th Grammy Awards, as Kanye West left his seat and marched towards the stage during Grammy win. The award, hosted by LL Cool J, rewards the top musicians of the year from every genre, on their hard work and dedication to their craft. Rock artist Beck, won the award for “Album
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Being Mary Jane Is it possible for a black woman to have a successful career and have a successful relationship with someone at the same time? For the hit BET TV show “Being Mary Jane,” the correct answer would be no. Mary Jane Paul, played by Gabrielle Union, experiences the struggles of taking care of her entire family, juggling her successful career as a talk show a n c h o r, a n d dealing with the hardships of love with trial and error. One out of three can’t be too bad correct? Wrong. The show plays on the stereotype that black women cannot have it all. The show is on its second season, and from the looks of things, the first season was much better. Union’s character is moody and points out her accomplishments to make herself feel worthy. The show does not speak for all successful black women, but it is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some. For Union, the first season of this show was a smash hit and really had viewers wondering what would happen next. It’s kept audiences on the edge of their seat. How much longer
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Por Enrique Kogan Introducción Ya con cuarenta años en su haber, y con la séptima generación a cuestas, el nuevo Golf del 2015 estará listo para sus seguidores a final del verano. El nuevo Golf es más grande que el modelo anterior, y va montado sobre la plataforma MQB, de la compañía, que también se basa el Audi A3 y el SEAT León. El modelo de América del Norte fabrica en Puebla, México. Esta plataforma le permite al Golf un diseño de la cabina hacia atrás, pero conserva algunas de las claves que siempre lo ha llevado al estilo clásico de laVW. Estilos y Opciones El Golf del 2015 está disponible en los modelos base, S, SE y SEL. Todos los modelos ofrecen una interfaz de pantalla táctil multimedia de 5,8 pulgadas estándar y conectividad Bluetooth del teléfono. El Modelo S contará con llantas de aleación de 15 pulgadas, tapicería de cuero sintético y control de crucero. El Modelo SE añade asientos delanteros con calefacción, cámara de vista trasera y un sistema de audio premium Fender, mientras que los modelos SEL ofrecen un sistema de navegación estándar, doble zona de control de clima automático y un asiento del conductor eléctrico de 12 posiciones. Motor y trasmisión Trae un nuevo motor turbo de 1.8 litros que sustituye al de 2.5 litros de cinco cilindros, y produce 170 hp y 200 lb- pie de torsión. Según VW, el motor
Jueves 19 de Febrero 2015 de 1.8 litros es más ligero que el de anterior de 2.5 litros. El Golf tambien agrega un nuevo motor diesel de 2.0 litros que produce 150 caballos de fuerza con 236 libras -pie de torque. El TDI diesel da 31 mpg en ciudad, y 35 combinado. Hay un modelo eléctrico, el e-golf, que tiene un rango de 70 millas de autonomía. El motor de gasolina de 1.8 litros ofrece una opción de transmisión manual de cinco velocidades o una automática de seis velocidades, mientras que el diésel viene con una manual de seis velocidades o DSG automática. El modelo Golf TDI regresa con un motor turbo de 2.0 litros motor diésel bueno para 150 caballos de fuerza y 236 lbpie de torsión, y se empareja con un manual de seis velocidades o una automática de seis velocidades. Diseño de interiores La nueva plataforma del Golf también abre más espacio de cabina. El interior es de 0,6 pulgadas más largo y sobre todo beneficia a las piernas de los pasajeros de los asientos traseros. Los brazos y los codos también pueden disfrutar de más espacio. La capacidad total de carga con los asientos traseros plegados produce unos impresionantes 52.7 pies cúbicos. Una apertura de la escotilla inferior piso de carga y en general también facilita el embalaje y la eliminación de materiales. En el interior, la capacidad de carga en el Golf se incrementa a 93.5 pies cúbicos, el espacio del hombro se incrementa en 1,2 pulgadas en el frente, y la carga en altura es de alrededor de una pulgada más baja. Seguridad Trae seis airbags de serie, junto con una serie de sistemas de seguridad electrónicos y mecánicos. Todos los modelos Golf están equipados con Control Electrónico de Estabilidad estándar ( ESC). Los modelos SE y SEL también están disponibles con el paquete de asistencia al con-
ductor que agrega una advertencia de colisión frontal y delantera y los sistemas para el aparcamiento traseros. Trae el sistema de frenado automático de Post- colisión de Volkswagen. En Carretera El Golf y el Golf GTI traen una suspensión delantera de tipo McPherson, y trasera multibrazo con muelles helicoidales y amortiguadores telescópicos, lo que los hace muy flexible en las curvas, y aguantan bastante los malos baches de carreteras alternativas. Todos los Golf's vienen con el sistema Cross diferencial "VW XDS", que actúa como un apoyo mecánico de deslizamiento, limitando al diferencial mediante la aplicación de los frenos a la rueda interior en una curva, lo que lo estabiliza más en curvas rápidas. En la autopista es muy rápido, y a pesar que su motor no es tan silencioso como los de la competencia, este responde muy bien. Conclusión El nuevo Golf ha cambiado un poco su forma. El resultado es un nuevo hatchback que mide 2.1 pulgadas más larga en general y 0.5 pulgadas más ancho que el Golf saliente, adelante avanzó casi 2 pulgadas, para una más clásica sensación de cabina de autos deportivos. Un nuevo diseño de capó inclinado, los faros más estre-
chos y una posición más baja dan al nuevo Golf un aspecto más dinámico un poco más corto. Se ofrecerá con dos o cuatro puertas. El Volkswagen Golf sale a la venta en el inicio de agosto,
y en VW hay mucha expectativa, porque esperan recuperar algo del terreno perdido estos últimos tamaños. Precio: Desde US$ 18,815 Consumo: 31 mpg ciudad / 35 mpg carretera
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