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Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank to Appear at Local 2016 MLK Commemoration

Marquese “Skinny” Averrett To Run For City Council Page 2 District 4

Rev. Otis Moss, III

The 2016 Alpha Phi Alpha Unity Awards Breakfast

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THURSDAY January 7, 2016

It’s Official!

Marquese “Skinny”Averrett Set To Run For City Council The street committee, for sometime now, has alluded that a number of young professionals have been showing an interest in running for public office.

Well it’s official! After serving on a number of political campaigns both locally a n d n a t i o n a l l y,

The Street Committee

Marquese Averrett, better known as “Skinny”, recently registered with the Office of Elections and Registration.

Averrett will be seeking a seat on City Council representing District 4. The current representative is Mayor Pro-Tem Evelyn TurnerPugh who has held the position since 1989.

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A VIEW FROM A PEW

THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2016

For those of you who are determined to make your life better in 2016, for those who have decided that this is going to be your year, then you need to understand that if your dream are to be realized, some of the people that were with you in 2015 can’t come with you in 2016.

“If you ever see a turtle sitting on a fence, you know it didn’t get there by itself”.

Anyone who has had any suc cess in life would have to agree that they have had some assis tance along the way. I know I have.

As an entrepreneur and business owner one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is that sometimes, even with that assistance, you have to let people go. Everybody that starts out with you may not end up with you and that’s ok. Some people won’t be able to keep up with you. Not everyone will have the capacity to face disappointment after disappointment and keep on going. I had to learn that there will be some people you will love, but you will have to leave them where they are and keep on moving.

One of my favorite sayings is, “sometimes you have to let go to grow”. People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will not only be a better businessperson but also a better person as well.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, spiritually or even financially. They may

A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime

seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die, or fade into anonymity. Sometimes circumstances dictate that they go in another direction leaving you to wonder; sometimes they walk away, uncaring and unwilling.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON. They may only be there for a short period of time based on premeditated agendas; they may have motives that are not condoned by you, or because your turn has come to share with them in growing or learning new initiatives for the future. If all things are good, they may bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.

They may introduce you to new routines and techniques that you have never experienced.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. But only for a season --then they move

on. These are the hardest people to let go because you tend to really like them and because they did an excellent job for you.

Because of this you spend an awful lot of time begging them

to stay and offering them all kinds of incentives if they would only stay. These are the main ones you have to cut loose.

Why, because Gods’ got something better in store for you.

And then there are those who are to be there for a LIFETIME. These relationships are harder to recognize for the moment, but with time can be the best choice you can make. But how many people do you know are willing to persevere for the long haul?

Find one and I guarantee you will have him or her as someone trustworthy.

These individuals are sent by God and are not necessarily large in numbers. Life timers teach you lifetime lessons. They accept you for what and who you are, do not prematurely judge you, do not have any inhibitions about taking chances for the betterment of the relationship, and surely feel that compatibility is something that is assessed as you go, not at the spur of the moment. They don't adhere to conditions and will be there during the zero hour.

Eight years ago I started my business with close to twenty employees. As I move into 2016

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I do so having the same amount of work but instead of 20, I have five dedicated and committed people. These are people who understand and believe in our mission and work everyday to make it a reality. I have learned to have faith in His word when He says, “you’ve got less help than you had before, but you’re going to do more than you did before”.

With His help you will be able to get the victory with less.

That is why you’ve got to let some people go.

I’ve learned over the years it’s not how many you start out with, it’s how tough the few are you’ve got left. Like David when he went to fight the Amalekites and half of his soldiers got too tired to go on, I’d rather have 4 roughneck, ready to “Ride or Die” folks than 20 grumbling, mumbling and complaining folks.

Sometimes it just doesn’t take all of that. The bible tells me it doesn’t always take an army of people, but instead, sometimes all you need is a slingshot and 5 smooth pebbles.

I’m no preacher, but my bible tells me that sometimes all you need is two fish and 5 loaves of bread and you can feed 5000 hungry souls.

Somebody, somewhere told me that they remembered reading in “The Good Book” that sometimes all you need is the jawbone of an ass to kill a thousand men.

So don’t be discouraged. Learn to understand people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. The sooner you figure that out the better your 2016 will be.

Happy New Year!

Wane A. Hailes

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By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA News Wire Columnist

Opinion/Editorial

New Year’s resolution For Black America in 2016

Whenever we begin a new calendar year, it can be useful to make New Year’s Resolutions to prioritize and focus for the immediate future. Beyond the traditional litany of making very personal and oftentimes private resolutions at the beginning of a new year, Black America as a whole, I believe, should be vocal and public about our determination to keep pushing forward for freedom, justice, equality and economic empowerment.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Roger Caldwell NNPA News Wire Columnist

Racism and Bigotry is Doing Well in the Republican Party

As the 2016 election heats up, there is something wrong in a party when the candidates don’t want to operate with political correctness. In this election cycle, the Republican candidates have decided to think and behave as an outsider. By acting as an outsider, they are not obligated to tell the truth, and they can make up the story as they go along.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Armstrong Williams NNPA News Wire Columnist

Retrospective on a Year of Intransigence and Volatility

By all accounts, the political arena has proven to be full of surprises in 2015. We’ve witnessed the improbable and inexorable the rise of the outsider candidate, as first-time office seekers Dr. Ben Carson and business mogul Donald Trump have lead the Republican Primary for the better part of the year. The foregone assumption that Hillary Clinton would rise uncontested to lead the Democratic field has also been challenged by the improbable left-flank insurgency of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist

Abusive Debt Collectors Target Black Consumers

An old adage teaches that one man’s pain is another’s gain. That adage is a truism when it comes to the debt collection industry.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), debt buyers pay just 3.1 percent on the dollar for defaulted debts. Additionally, 94 percent of these debts are sold with without documentation.

So why would a business bother with buying old and potentially inaccurate credit claims? The answer is money and lots of it. After paying pennies on the dollar for old accounts, debt buyers pursue consumers for the full dollar value shown. Ignoring whether the debt is already paid or even actually belongs to someone else, debt collection lawsuits have flooded courts across the country. If an affected consumer is unaware of a legal challenge, default judgments can and have been entered resulting in wage garnishment, bank account seizure and negative items on credit reports.

This fall ProPublica, a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism published a groundbreaking analysis that documents how debt collection lawsuits hit Black neighborhoods the hardest. Analyzing lawsuits over a five-year period in the metro areas of St. Louis, Chicago and Newark, ProPublica found that the rate of judgments was twice as high in mostly Black neighborhoods in each of these cities.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

January 7, 2016

By James Clingman Special to the NNPA News Wire

Blackonomics: Looking For What We Already Have

Our seemingly endless conversations about what Black people “need to have” and “need to do” are nothing short of astounding—and confounding as well. Some of our people call radio talk shows and decry, lament, and complain about the lack of resources among Black folks.

Others ask “how to” and “when” questions about issues, initiatives, and strategies “we need” to implement and champion; even when the host or the guest gives the answer some callers ignore it and go on another tirade about another issue, another deficiency, or another “Black people problem” and what “we need” in order to change our situation.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Julianne Malveaux Special to the NNPA News Wire

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Defends Racism From The Bench

On the same day that President Barack Obama gave a stirring and historically grounded commemoration regarding the 150th anniversary of the passage of the 13th Amendment, the one that “abolished” slavery, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia chose to disregard tenets of equality and opportunity from the bench during the hearing for Fisher V. University of Texas when he suggested that African American students would benefit more if they went to “lesser track” schools. His verbatim comments: Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic The Best Films of 2015

Movies have become a great comfort in what has been a tumultuous year. They’ve entertained us. Made us laugh, feel courageous, scared, romantic and educated us too. It’s a perfect time to reflect on the films, performances and Black artists who made 2015 special. And might as well get a head start on the high-quality movies that will contend for Oscars and be released in theaters and on DVD/VOD in weeks to come.

Amy (***1/2) Amy Winehouse burned bright like a firefly and died just about as quickly. Her jazzy, smooth and tortured Billie Holidayish voice haunts the soundtrack. Her infamous drug addiction and self-destructive relationships are on view. A brilliant and sobering documentary by director Asif Kapadia.

Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution (****) Whittling down what must have been countless hours of possibilities (archival footage, interviews, photos) into a thought-provoking and coherent documentary about the Black Panthers was done expertly by director/producer/writer Stanley Nelson and editor Algernon Tunsil. Few stones are left unturned.ager.

Creed (***) Only an ingenious filmmaker (Ryan Coogler) could fathom a continuation of the Rocky saga that is as much of a crowd pleaser as the original. Michael B Jordan steps up as Apollo Creed’s son Adonis, and he takes his punches with grace. Sylvester Stallone digs deep to render his best performance ever as the aged pugilist Rocky Balboa. A knockout.

The Revenant (***1/2) After the success of his Oscar-winning film Birdman, one might have thought filmmaker Alejandro G. Inarritu might miss a beat. He didn’t. His tale of a frontiersman, who survives a brutal bear attack, is left for dead then seeks revenge for his son’s murder, is a violent and riveting experience. Leonardo DiCaprio deserves the Oscar for Best Actor for sheer brilliance and guts.

Read the full commentary on our website at: www.couriernews.org

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C OVER S TORY

Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank to Appear at Local 2016 MLK Commemoration Jan. 5 Unity Month Proclamation

Lonnie Jackson Academy School 4601 Buena Vista Rd.

6:00 PM Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church

Jan. 18 30th Annual Alpha Unity Awards Breakfast

Rev. David Wade Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Mesa, AZ Contact: 706- 324-2055

Daymond John, the CEO and founder of FUBU and “Shark” on ABC’s Emmy Award winning series, Shark Tank, will appear at the January 16, 2016 MLK: The Dream Lives Unity Commemoration, an event organized by the Mayor’s Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity. Daymond John has spent his life working as an entrepreneur and was recently named a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship.

In addition, he has earned 35 awards for his tireless work in this space including Brandweek’s prestigious “Marketer of the Year” and Ernst and Young’s “Master of Excellence Award.”

The Dream Lives event is a community festival that gathers a diverse group to celebrate the continued importance and relevancy of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream of unity, equality and justice for all people regardless of race, classification or economic status.

“We feel Daymond John’s success story is inspirational to people of all ages and his perspective on diversity and overcoming challenges in an increasingly diverse world will be something many will want to hear,” says Mayor Teresa Tomlinson. “Mr. John exhibits the Dream in this new era and we are fortunate he will be coming to Columbus to share his thoughts on these important matters with our community”, said Tomlinson. “His story is

amazing, and it’s one of the reasons we wanted our audience to hear him.“ This is the third year the Mayor’s Commission has organized the commemorative event and the second year it will be held in the Liberty Cultural District. The Liberty Cultural District was once the hub for African American entertainment and culture. The Liberty Theater is a major historic landmark having hosted on its stage such notables as Cab Calloway, Ma Rainey and Nat King Cole.

Last year’s The Dream Lives event drew nearly 2,000 attendees, including school bands, youth, civic and religious groups, and sororities and fraternities, as well as the general public. The event features a Unity Processional that commences promptly at noon and converges on the green space in front of the Liberty Theater, in addition to the MLK 5K organized in collaboration with the Courier newspaper and Big Dog Running. Organizers of the event expect to announce the full slate of activities as the date of the event nears.

The Mayor’s Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity is comprised of over 25 civic and corporate individuals committed to the mission of ensuring that every citizen is valued and presented with equal access to opportunities. In the past, the commission has teamed up with WTVM and CSU to present forums on Diversity.

MLK Pride Clean Up Months of January and February

5:30 PM Columbus GA City Council Chambers

Jan. 11-15 City-Wide Spiritual Renewal

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier

January 7, 2016

Jan. 15 Keep Columbus Beautiful MLK Jr. Serv-A-Thon

9 AM at Martin Luther King Elem.

Partnering for “Tree Planting” with Trees Columbus, CCG Urban Forestry Beautification Department, and MCSD.

Jan. 16 Fifth Annual One mile MLK Walk/Run 9:30 AM Sponsored by The Courier Eco-Latino Contact: 706-225-0106

Jan. 16 The Courier Eco-Latino MLK 5K

10:30 AM A.J. McClung YMCA Sponsored by Courier Eco-Latino, Big Dog Running, The Mayor’s Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity

Jan. 16 The Dream Lives Unity Processional: Saturday, January 16th, 12 Noon Liberty Theatre Special Guest: Daymond John ABC’s Shark Tank Contact: Mayor’s office, 706-653-4712 Sponsored by Mayor’s Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity

7 AM Trade Center Speaker: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III Sr. Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago. Illinois 706-324-7071

Jan.18 Unveiling of Dr. Martin Luther King Outdoor Learning Center Trail 10:00 AM Corner Macon Rd. and Rigdon Road Contact: Ronzell Buckner 706-442-8044

Jan. 18 MLK Commemorative Service

11 AM Medical Center Conference Room Speaker: The Honorable Calvin Smyre Contact: Michael Stewart 706-571-1795

Jan. 18 Metropolitan Baptist Church MLK Unity Service Speaker: Judge Arthur Smith Superior Court Judge 12 Noon Rev. Curtis Crocker, Pastor

January 19 Vita Coalition Kicks off Free Tax Preparation Service

For low-income ($54,000 or less) tax filers, until April tax deadline at several locations. Supported by United Way & Goodwill. Contact 706-324-4366 or visit www.vitainthevalley.com

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January 7, 2016

Tickets Still Available For 30th Annual Unity Awards Breakfast

By Staff The Courier

Get your tickets today for the 30th annual Alpha Phi Alpha breakfast. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Otis Moss,III

Rev. Dr. Moss, the current Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL, is an accomplished author, speaker, and activist. He published his first book, Redemption in a Red Light District in 1999 and coauthored The Gospel Re-Mix; How to Reach the Hip-Hop Generation in 2006. His sermons articles and poetry have appeared in publications such as Power in the Pulpit II: America’s Most Effective Preachers, Joy to the World: Sermons From America’s Pulpit, Sound The Trumpet: Messages of Hope for Black Men, The Audacity of Faith: Christian Leaders Reflect on the Election of Barack Obama, Sojourners Magazine and The African American Pulpit Journal.

Rev. Dr. Moss is an ordained minister in the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the United Church of Christ, carrying dual standing in both denominations. He is a life member of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, board member of the Christian Century Magazine, Chaplain of the Children’s Defense Fund’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Child Advocacy Conference.

Rev. Dr. Moss is married to his college sweetheart, the former Monica Brown of Orlando, Florida, a Spelman College and Columbia University graduate. They are the proud parents of two creative and humorous children, Elijah Wynton and Makayla Elon.

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January 7, 2016

Save The Date Saturday January 16, 2016

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The Courier Eco Latino MLK 5K And 1 Mile Fun Run What: MLK 5K

Distance: 5K / 1 Mile

Registration Start Time: 8:30 AM Race Start Time: 1 Mile: 9:30 AM 5K: 10 AM Cost: 1 Mile: $15 5K: $25 Race Day: $30

Award Categories: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 60+

T-Shirt: Register by January 6 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Description: Come run this point to point race starting at the MLK YMCA and ending at the Liberty Theater!

This is the third race apart of the Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series.

Early Packet Pick Up: BDRC Uptown on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 12-6 PM More info Contact: Ashley Luther at al@bigdogrunning.com

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2016 19th Biennial Beautillion Ball

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January 7, 2016

ALEXANDER ALEXANDER LEONARD LEONARD

Hicks Hicks

School: School:

Harris Harris County County High High School School Parent(s): Parent(s):

Chief Chief Warrant Warrant Officer Officer Jimmy Jimmy and and Nanetta Nanetta Hicks Hicks Marshall: Marshall:

Howard Howard Pendleton Pendleton Belle: Belle:

Lynishia Lynishia Boyd Boyd Church: Church:

NewBirth NewBirth Outreach Outreach Church Church

Mentor: Mentor: Mr. Mr.Pendleton Pendletonhas hasbeen beenteaching teachingand andguiding guidingme mefor foras aslong longas asIIcan canremember. remember. He Heisismy mymentor mentorand andmy myGod-father.

God-father. He Heisisalways always available availableto tospeak speakwith withme meand andprovide providewords wordsofofwisdom. wisdom. He Heisisextremely extremelyactive activeand andloving lovingwith withhis hisfamily, family,church, church,community, community,and and fraternity. fraternity. Mr. Mr.Pendleton Pendletonand andmy myfather fatherare areexamples examplesofofmen menwho whoIIwant wantto toemulate emulateas asIIgrow growup upand andlearn learnfrom. from.

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Proudest Proudest Achievement: Achievement: TSA TSA (Technology (Technology Student Student Association) Association) team team won won first first place place at at the the Fall Fall Leadership Leadership conference conference for for the the Boat Boat Armada Armada Challenge, Challenge, Savannah, Savannah, GA GA member member of of the the three three member member crew crew who who had had to to design, design, construct construct and and steer steer the the boat boat International International Location: Location: Rwanda Rwanda Adjective: Adjective: Ambitious Ambitious

Interests Interests & & Hobbies: Hobbies: Building Building rockets, rockets, reading, reading, and and playing playing sports sports Honors Honors & & Awards: Awards: CFA CFA Leadership Leadership Academy Academy Technology Technology Student Student Association Association (TSA) (TSA) -- Reporter, Reporter, Treasurer, Treasurer, President President || Columbus Columbus Chapter Chapter of of Jack Jack and and Jill Jill of of America, America, Inc Inc |Football |Football || Baseball Baseball || Track Track |Basketball, |Basketball, Girl’s Girl’s Manager Manager Career Career Aspiration: Aspiration: Aerospace Aerospace Engineer Engineer

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outstanding young men were presented to the community on Sat. Dec. 19th 2015 Jack and Jill of America Columbus, GA Chapter's 19th Biennial Beautillion Ball. The Ball was the culmination of a yearlong program for the young men facilitated by members of the local Jack and Jill Chapter.

The Beaux were escorted by their Belles and presented accompanied by their parents and Marshalls. During the Ball the following presentations were awarded: Mr. Beau 2015 - Devon Porter-Wilson; Mr. Jack and Jill was awarded to Tyler Chambers. Other Special Recognition Awards were given to the following beaux: Outstanding Community Service Award - Kevin Scott, Jr., Academic Achievement Cameron Ashe, Leadership Award - Alexander Hicks.

The Chairpersons for the 19th Biennial Beautillion Ball were Quleria Person, Venus McWilliams and Shelia Baker.

Jackson

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Northside High School Parent(s):

Eunice Thomas Bowen and Isheka Grant Bowen Marshall:

Rev. Roderick Green Belle:

Mikhayla Patton Church:

The Peoples Community Church of Columbus

Mentor: My mentor is my dad because he is the smartest man I know. He guides me through life by teaching me how to be successful and how to be a respectful and respectable man in today’s world.

Book: Canterbury Tales

Proudest Achievement: Making Tenors on the Northside Drumline International Location: Australia Adjective: Relaxed

Interests & Hobbies: Music, 2K15, Band, Drums, Basketball Honors & Awards: Letter for Band | Chevron for Band | 2014 Layman Award | Male Youth of the Year Award Career Aspiration: Attend Florida State University to study Chemistry

2016 19th Biennial Beautillion Ball

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Coleman School:

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Pleasant, Jr.

School: George Washington Carver High School

Columbus High School Parent(s):

Carlos D. Coleman and Monica Y. Coleman Marshall:

Pastor Farnsworth Coleman, Sr. Belle:

Arreanna Haynes Church:

New Birth Outreach Church

Mentor: My father, Carlos D. Coleman is my mentor because he has taught me a lot about being a Godly man, and he is a good business role model.

School:

Columbus High School Parent(s):

Parent(s): Cedric & Michelle Ashe

Carl, Sr. and Traci Pleasant Marshall:

Marshall: Michael Collier

Da’Mon Davies

Belle: Arianna Ard

Victoria Lenise Young

Belle:

Church:

Church: Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church

Spirit Filled Ministries

Mentor: My older brother Cedric, because he sets a great example, gives me advice and words of wisdom, pushes me to do better, and teaches me to learn from my mistakes and give 100% in everything I do.

Book: Night by Elie Wiesel

Book: Hatchet

Proudest Achievement: Getting saved and baptized

International Location: South Korea

Interests & Hobbies: Sports, Shoes, Math, and Cars

Interests & Hobbies: Entrepreneurship, Chess, Piano, Golf

STEM Magnet Student Award | Top Ten of Class | Principals List |

Proudest Achievement: Interviewing and landing my first job alone | Led my team as CFO at NYLF to 2nd best business idea

Honors & Awards:

Honor Roll | Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp Participant Varsity Football Student Athlete Award | Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church Servant Leadership Program Participant |

Career Aspiration: Entrepreneur

First Place Winner in Carver High School’s Social Studies Fair

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Dashiell

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Brookstone High School

Parent(s): Parent(s):

Parent(s):

Marshall: Marshall: Travis Renard Stokes

Howard Pendleton

International Location: Japan Adjective: Confident

Interests & Hobbies: Basketball, Music, Time with friends Honors & Awards: National Honor Society | Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Career Aspiration: Attend Law School and become a Lawyer

Career Aspiration: Electrical Engineer

Harris County High School Columbus High School Chief Warrant Jimmy and Christopher andOfficer Kemberly Williams Nanetta Hicks

Proudest Achievement: Accepting the Lord Jesus Christ

Adjective: savvy

Nylf invitation to Boston | A/B Honor Roll

CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER LEONARD

Book: The Great Gatsby

International Location: Italy

Adjective: Innovative

Honors & Awards:

Mentor: My dad, Carl Pleasant, Sr., is my mentor because he shows me how to be a good provider for his family. Also, he is someone that when I need to, I can go and talk to. He puts his family first, and his main concern is always our safety.

School:

Kyle and Sheikela Ford

DANIEL Wesley

Melvin

School:

George Washington Carver High School Parent(s):

Marshall:

Major (Ret.) Duane M. and Jennifer D.B. Melvin

Markus Watkins

Marshall:

Belle: Ramsey Alexis Lynnae Lynishia Boyd

Belle:

Breanna Barnes

Belle:

Nadab Ezra Haines

New Birth Church: Outreach Church NewBirth Outreach Church

Church:

Macedonia Christian Ministries

Church:

Kayla I. Blackman

Belle:

Church:

Pine Hill Baptist Church Mentor: Mr. Pendleton has been teaching and guiding me for as longMentor: as I can remember. He is my mentor and my God-father. He is always My mentor is Steve because he possessed many qualities of a leader.

His and adaptability, vision, focus, church, and urgency are what available to speak withJobs me and provide words of wisdom.

He is extremely active loving with his family, community, and truly made a great fraternity. Mr. Pendleton and my father are examples him of men who leader.

I want to emulate as I grow up and learn from.

The Great Gatsby Blood of Olympus

by Rick Riordan Book: The Book:

Proudest Achievement: Accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior Proudest Achievement: TSA (Technology Student Association) team won first place at the Fall Leadership International Location: Canada conference for the Boat Armada Toronto, Challenge, Savannah, GA member of the three member crew who had to design, construct and steer the boat Adjective: Legendary International Location: Rwanda Interests & Hobbies: Adjective: Ambitious Singing, Listening to music, Fishing, Racing, Sports

Mentor: I chose Deacon Watkins as my mentor amd marshall because he is a man of God and has a very good work ethic. He’s on top of everything that goes down in our church such as encouraging the members and guests to give offering to show appreciation to our Pastor and First Lady or donations to help the less fortunate in any way possible. He’s always looking out for others. He always inquires about how I’m doing in sports and school and comes to my games. On a funnier note, he makes sure I always get more than enough at our church breakfast before Sunday School. I really appreciate the things he does, and I want to be like him one day, putting others before myself.

Book: All The Pretty Horses

Proudest Achievement: Receiving the BP-Goal Scholarship International Location: Spain Adjective: Hardworking

Interests & Hobbies: Spending Time with friends, Sports

Mentor: My mentor is my dad. My dad is an example of someone who balances family, work, and community service.

He advises me on life situations. I believe he is teaching me how to become a man.

Book: The Black Male Handbook: A Blueprint for life by Kevin Powell The Holy Bible Proudest Achievement: 1st Team All Bi-City, 2nd Team All Region, and Offensive MVP in the same year International Location: Jamaica

Adjective: Christ-Like, Confident

Interests Honors & & Hobbies: Awards: Building rockets, reading, and playing A/B Honor Roll | Competed in Regionals Letteredsports in track first year | Spanish Club Member Honors & Awards: Career Aspiration: Entrepreneur CFA Leadership Academy Technology Student Association (TSA) - Reporter, Treasurer, President | Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc |Football | Baseball | Track |Basketball, Girl’s Manager

National Honor Society | National Spanish and Science Honors Society | President of the Black Student Union at Brookstone | Team Captain - Wrestling | Team Captain - Football | A/B Honor Roll | BP- Goal Scholarship | Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy

Honors & Awards: Two Year Varsity letter -Basketball | 1st Team All Bi-City | 2nd Team All Region | 2014-2015 Offensive MVP | Presidential Award for Education Excellence

Career Aspiration: Aerospace Engineer

Career Aspiration: Neuroscience

Career Aspiration: Church Pastor

Honors & Awards:

Interests & Hobbies: Basketball, Writing, Preaching

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DE’QUAN

Martin School:

Shaw High School Parent(s):

Demethrius and Sherrie Martin Marshall:

DEVAN

Porter-Wilson School:

Central High School

Parent(s):

Parent(s):

Sharonda D. Porter and Vincent E. Wilson Marshall:

Belle:

Church:

Jaliyah Giles

Book: Pathfinder

Proudest Achievement: Drum Major - Shaw High School

Interests & Hobbies: Reading, Band, Basketball

Honors & Awards: Two Year Varsity letter -Basketball Career Aspiration: Criminal Intent Attorney or Forensic Scientist

Marshall:

Brittney Hawkins

Church:

Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church

Church:

Franchise Missionary Baptist Church

Mentor: LeeRoy Fountain is my mentor because he’s an amazing father, husband and uncle. He served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years active duty and continued his service through training in ROTC. He leads through example.

Mentor: My mentor is my father, Darren Daniel. He is a very hard working man, and he loves his family. He is dedicated to teaching me how to become a productive man in society. He enjoys helping others and teaches me to do the same.

Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Proudest Achievement: Receiving the Youth Lamen Award from Mount Calvary Laman Auxilary

Proudest Achievement: Selected as 2015 All Bi-City for Track and Field

International Location: Paris, France

International Location: London, England Adjective: Multi-Talented

Darren and Yolaunda Daniel

Belle:

Belle:

Alexandria Casey

School:

Walter McLarty

Jeryl E. Porter

Mentor: Mr. George Cobb is my mentor because he has taught me everything I know with regards to the band.

Daniel

Shaw High School

George Cobb

Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church

DRU JORDAN

International Location: Sydney, Australia

Adjective: Warm Hearted

Interests & Hobbies: Recovery Through Christ Ministry Volunteer, working with youth ushers and youth department, music, basketball, Football, playing cards spending time with family, and going to the movies Honors & Awards: Youth Lamen Award 2014 | Servant Leadership 2015 Loretta Cobb Basketball All Star Academic and Courage Award | 2012-2013 All Star Football Team | 2014-2015 Varsity Football Award | 2013-2014 Varsity Basketball Award | MVP Freshman and Junior Varsity Team | 2013-2014 SaMarc Basketball Camp MVP Award

Adjective: Fun

Interests & Hobbies: Football, Track and Field, Time with friends, Going to the movies Honors & Awards:

Football - Special Team Player of the Year 2013 and 2014 | Track and Field Outstanding Fielder 2014 and 2015 | 2015 4th Place Alabama High School Association State Championship - Track and Field (4X100) | 2015 All Bi-City Track and Field | Honorable Mention Track and Field 2013 Career Aspiration: Sports Medicine

Career Aspiration: Athletic Trainer

ALEXANDER DUANE LEONARD

Melvin II Hicks

ERIC

Seldon, Jr.

GARRY

Fuller

School: School:

Harris County High School

School:

Shaw High School

Parent(s):

Parent(s):

Eric, Sr. and Nina Seldon

Parent(s):

Garry Sr. & Berderia Fuller

Marshall:

Harris County High School George Washington Carver High School Chief Warrant Officer Jimmy and Parent(s): Nanetta Major (Ret.) Hicks Duane M.

School:

II

Marshall:

and Jennifer D.B. Melvin Marshall:

Garvin Gourie

Mr. Darryl Lisbon

Christopher Belle:B. Brown

Tianna Prather

Belle:

Jasmyne Jones

Kianna Greene Church:

Christian Valley Church

Church:

Forrest Park Baptist Church

Marshall:

Howard Pendleton Belle:

Lynishia Boyd

Belle:

Church:

Church:

NewBirth Outreach Church Pine Hill Baptist Church Mentor: Mentor: Mr. Pendleton has been teaching and guiding me for as long as I can remember. He is my mentor and my God-father. He is always My dad is my mentor. We spend a lot of time together doing stuff and sometimes doing nothing. He has taught me the imporavailable to speak with me and provide words of wisdom. He is extremely active and loving with his family, church, community, and tance of family and praying.

My dad is teaching me to be successful and responsible; howuptoand become man. fraternity. Mr. Pendleton and my father are exampleshow of men who I want to emulate as I grow learnafrom.

Mentor: Eric Seldon, Sr., my father, is my mentor because he is a positive person who not only motivates me but others. He inspires us to be the best person we can be and to live life with a purpose. My father makes time to support me in all that I do; even though, he is a very busy man. He exemplifies how a father should care for his family.

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Book: We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to Success

by Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt

Proudest Proudest Achievement: Achievement: TSA (Technology Student Association) team won first place at the Fall Leadership Helping a Friend who was in a bad situation conference for the Boat Armada Challenge, Savannah, GA member of the three member crew who had to design, construct and steer the boat International Location: Africa International Location: Rwanda Adjective: Independent, Determined Adjective: Ambitious

Interests & Hobbies: Interests & Hobbies: Weight lifting, Community Service, Fishing, Bowling Building rockets, reading, and playing sports Cooking, and Training Dogs

Honors & Awards: Honors & Awards: CFA Leadership Academy Technology Student Association Principal’s list | Honor Roll | (TSA) - Reporter, Treasurer, President | Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc |Football | Baseball | Presidential Award for Educational Excellence Track |Basketball, Girl’s Manager Career Aspiration: Veterinarian Career Aspiration: Aerospace Engineer

Proudest Achievement: Winning first place in the Triple Jump in the very first track meet in which I have ever competed International Location: Brazil Adjective: Contemplative Interests & Hobbies: Sports and drawing

Honors & Awards: Future Business Leaders of America | Health Occupation Student Association | First Place Long Jump, Brookstone track and field meet | First place triple jump, Harris county track and field meet Career Aspiration: Graphic Designer

Mentor: Patavious Sorrell Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Proudest Achievement: Presidential Scholar Recognitions having my name added to a plaque in the White House International Location: Germany Adjective: Jolly

Interests & Hobbies: good-humored and enjoy being a “bright spot” for others Honors & Awards:

National Beta Club | Earning a varsity letter for soccer | Raider Award for Soccer | A piece of my artwork was displayed for Youth Art Month at the River Center for the Performing Arts.

Career Aspiration: Graphic Designer

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Battle, Jr.

JEROME

JONATHAN

JOSHUA Javon

Bastien

Howard-Burch

Russell County High School

School:

School: Columbus High School

Parent(s):

Parent(s): Costau and Melanie Bastien

Jerome Battle, Sr. and LaDonna Latney-Battle Marshall:

Chevis Sneed Belle:

Jayla Mackenzie Battle Church:

Mount Mariah Baptist Church

Mentor: My father, Jerome Battle, Sr., has taught me from an early age that personal integrity is very important; always stay true to who you are; and to trust God above all things. For this reason, I am inspired to work hard and be a leader and a role model for others.

Book: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

School: Columbus High School

Marshall: Godfrey Moorer

Church: New Birth Outreach Church

Mentor: Russel Morton is my mentor because he is an entrepreneur who has made a substantial amount of money in a very short time.

Also, he is a very kind-hearted person who loves and supports his family.

Book: The Help

Book: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Adjective: Contemplative

Adjective: Resourceful

International Location: Japan

Interests & Hobbies: football, basketball, swimming, hunting, fishing, motor-cross, shoe restoration, cooking Honors & Awards:

Long Hicks

Proudest Achievement: The Moment I received the highest test score in school International Location: Italy Adjective: Compassionate

Interests & Hobbies: Music and Sports

Interests & Hobbies: Basketball, Fishing, Guitar, Trombone

Honors & Awards:

Honors & Awards: Member of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars | President’s Education Awards Program of Outstanding Academic Excellence

Air Force Reserve Classic Teen Leadership Summit Award Career Aspiration: Entrepreneur

Career Aspiration: Computer Analyst

ALEXANDER JOSHUA LEONARD

Church: Welcome Baptist Church

Mentor: My dad, Costau Bastien, is my mentor because he has given me the skills to be successful in life and taught me how to be a respectful young man.

Proudest Achievement: Winning Middle School Soccer Championship

honor student with a current GPA of 3.6. | nationally recognized as the United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps League Cadet of the Year

Marshall: Willie Holloman Belle: Marlissa Scott

Belle: Robbie Edmond

Proudest Achievement: Recognition as a Jack and Jill of America Beau International Location: Japan

Parent(s): Vivian Howard and Johnny Burch

KEITH

Career Aspiration: Architectural Engineer

KENNETH RAY

Baker

Barnes, Jr.

Harris Brookstone CountyHigh HighSchool School

School: School:

Central High School

School:

Russell County High School

Parent(s): Parent(s):

Parent(s):

Keith and Bridget Baker

Parent(s):

Kenneth and Crystal Barnes

Marshall:

Charles Baker

Barry Edmonds

Belle:

Brea James

Chief Willie Warrant and Officer Carla Long Jimmy and Nanetta Hicks Marshall: Sidney Marshall: T. Battle, Jr.

Howard Pendleton Belle:

School:

Marshall: Belle:

Belle: Avian Baker Lynishia Boyd

Lauren Lee

Fourth Street Missionary Church: Baptist Church NewBirth Outreach Church

Nichols Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Church:

Church:

Mentor: Mentor: Mr. teachingC.and mebecause for as long asaI man can remember.

He isHemyhas mentor andmany my God-father. always MyPendleton mentor ishas my been grandfather D. guiding Davidson he is of great faith. endured adversities He andisaccomavailable to speak with me and provide words of wisdom. He is extremely active and loving with his family, church, community, and plished a lot in his life fraternity. Mr. Pendleton and my father are examples of men who I want to emulate as I grow up and learn from.

Mentor: My father, Keith J. Baker is my mentor. My father is a hardworking, man of God. He has always been there for my brother and me. My dad also gives the BEST advice. He always has time to discuss and give lessons on life.

Book: Outliers of Olympus

by Rick Riordan Book: The Blood

Book: The End – Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Proudest Proudest Achievement: Achievement: TSA (Technology When Student Association) team won first the Fall Leadership I am coaching my team and I seeplace thematand forit. the Boat Armada Savannah, GA I seeconference that they get I see them startChallenge, to learn the fundamentals, member of the three member crew who had to design, construct and steer the boat grow, and have fun.

International Location: Rwanda International Location: Mecca

Adjective: Ambitious Adjective: Compassionate Interests & Hobbies: Building rockets, reading, and playing sports Interests & Hobbies:

Working out, playing football, school, studying Honors & Awards:

Honors & Awards: CFA Leadership Academy Technology Student Association (TSA) - Reporter, Treasurer, All Chapter Bi-City, honorable mention 2014 (football) | President | Columbus of Jack and Jill of America, Inc |Football | Baseball | All Region, Second Team 2014 (football) Girl’s | MVPManager Camp -Best defensive lineman | Track |Basketball, ranked Top 100 player in Georgia Career Aspiration: Aerospace Engineer Career Aspiration: U.S. Senator

Proudest Achievement: Being selected to participate in UAB’s Materials Engineering Camp

International Location: Africa – I would love to go on an African safari Adjective: Driven

Interests & Hobbies: Computers, Student government, Basketball Honors & Awards:

Member – National Beta Club | 9th Grade Academic Award Football and Basketball | 10th Grade Academic Award JV Basketball |Honor Roll | summer of 2015 selected to participate in UAB’s Materials Engineering summer camp | participant in Alabama’s School of Math and Science Summer program-2013 | 9th and 10th grade class president Career Aspiration: Orthopedic Surgeon

Church:

Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church

Mentor: My mentor is my dad because he teaches me how to be a Christian man. He also sets a great example for me every day through hard work and success. He taught me that if you really want something, you have to be willing to work for it. My dad’s favorite scripture is Galatians 6:9 “Don’t be weary in well doing for due season you shall reap if you faint not.” I strive every day to be the best I can be.

Book: A Raisin In The Sun

Proudest Achievement: National Honor Society International Location: Germany Adjective: Original

Interests & Hobbies: Youth Male Choir, Basketball, Football,Traveling, and spending time with family Honors & Awards:

A/B Honor Roll | National Honor Society | Beta Club | Top Ten Percent of Class | Mr. Russell County High School | Naval Sea Cadet | Captain - Varsity Basketball Team | Future 150 National Basketball Camp Top 20 All Star Career Aspiration: Attend University of Alabama and Study Engineering

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KEVIN CHRISTOPHER

Scott, Jr.

KORDELL

Braxton

MICHAEL AARON

Johnson

Columbus High School

School:

Brookstone High School

School:

Calvary Christian High School

Parent(s):

Parent(s):

Kenneth and Denise Braxton

Parent(s):

Krystal Johnson

Marshall:

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Scott, Sr. and Rev. Dr. Johnny H. III and Dr. Jacqueline Flakes

School:

Marshall:

Marshall:

Kadale Jenkins

Henry Johnson

Belle:

Joslynn Dill

Belle:

Lydia Elise Wilson

Church:

Greater Faith Baptist Church

Church:

Franchise Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Johnny H. Flakes, III Taylor Turnage

Belle:

Church:

Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church Mentor: My mentor is my father, Kevin C. Scott, Sr. He has inspired me because he has beaten many of the odds that many AfricanAmericans face. He challenges me to be the best I can be.

Book: 1984 by George Orwell

Proudest Achievement: When I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior International Location: Paris, France Adjective: Intelligent

Interests & Hobbies: Stepping, Playing four instruments, Reading and Spending time with my family

Mentor: My father because he sacrifices for his family for the best of us. He encourages me to become a better man than he.

Book: Hot Zone by Richard Peterson

with travel league team International Location: United Kingdom

Adjective: Indescribable

Career Aspriration: Attend Medical School to become an Orthopedic Surgeon

Career Aspiration: Principal Scientist

School: School:

Proudest Achievement:

Winning two consecutive championships

International Location: Dubai, United Emirates Interests & Hobbies: Old restored cars, Sports, Fishing, Looking up Fun Facts

Chambers Hicks

Book: Pygmalion and Pilgrims Progress

Proudest Achievement: Becoming the first black SGA president of Brookstone High School

Honors & Awards: Two-time state winner for National History Day | All-District Band | Honor Roll Student | Oratorical Winner | National Youth Step Instructor for the National Baptist Convention | Vice-President of Youth Choir | President of Kappa League | Vice-President Sr. Teens, Jack and Jill (Columbus, GA Chapter) | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Boy Scouts, Troop 69

ALEXANDER TYLER LEONARD

Mentor:

Henry Johnson is my mentor. Because ,when I grow up, I want to be just like my grandfather.

Adjective: Dedicated

Interests & Hobbies:

Honors & Awards: Distinguished Young Man of Columbus 2012 | President of Brookstone High School 2015 | 1st Team All Region and Bi-City Football 2015

WESLEY EDWARD

Tillman

(Interests) cars and planes (Hobbies) drawing and basketball Honors & Awards:

Total Release Medal (Basketball) Career Aspiration: Personal Fitness Trainer

ZACHARY

Elias

Columbus High School Harris County High School

Brookstone High School

School:

Central High School

Parent(s): Parent(s): Chief Warrant Officer Jimmy and Travis and KiaHicks Chambers Nanetta

Parent(s):

Dr. Chip and Audrey Tillman

Parent(s):

Mark and Stephanie Elias

Marshall:

Ezra Thompson

Marshall:

Belle:

Korah Lawrence

Marshall: Marshall: Karl Douglas Howard Pendleton Belle: Belle: Janelle Armstrong Lynishia Boyd Church: Church:

New BirthOutreach Outreach Church Church NewBirth

Mentor: Mr. Pendleton has been teaching and guiding me for as long as I can remember. He is my mentor and my God-father. He is always available to speak with me and provide words of wisdom. He is extremely active and loving with his family, church, community, and Mentor: fraternity.

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He learn is always Book: The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

of ways to improve. Everything he does, he does to the best of his ability.

Book: The Help Proudest Achievement: TSA (Technology Student Association) team won first place at the Fall Leadership Proudest Achievement: Getting accepted into Columbus High School conference for the Boat Armada Challenge, Savannah, GA member of the three member crew who had to design, construct and steer the boat International Location: Belize International Location: Rwanda Adjective: Well Rounded

Adjective: Ambitious Interests & Hobbies: Basketball Golf Interests &and Hobbies: Building rockets, reading, and playing sports Honors & Awards: Honors & Awards: Honor Roll Student | 3.56 GPA CFA Leadership Academy Technology Student Association (TSA) - Reporter, Treasurer, President | Columbus Chapter ofAspiration: Jack and JillCorporate of America, Inc |Football | Baseball | Career Law Track |Basketball, Girl’s Manager Career Aspiration: Aerospace Engineer

School:

Ron Hall Belle:

Lindsey Smith Church:

New Birth Outreach Church

Mentor: My mentor is my godbrother, Brandon Tarver. He has always been a role model and living example of what success looks like in an African American young man, and he is always encouraging me to live up to my potential and be the very best that I can be.

Book: The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

Proudest Achievement: Being elected to the office of Southeast Region Teen Vice President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. International Location: India Adjective: Inquisitive

Interests & Hobbies: track, football, spinning records (“DJ WesTside”), participating in Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (2002—present) Honors & Awards: A/B Honor Roll every semester | Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy | Brookstone Leadership Council | Brookstone US History Award | National Society of High School Scholars | Brookstone school records -110m and 300m hurdles | finalist—GA State Track Championships, 110m hurdles (2015) | Brookstone Track and Field Male MVP 2014) | football “Super Cougar” designation invitation-only Leadership/Entrepreneurship Program, Columbia University 2015 | Southeast Region Teen Vice President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. 2015 Career Aspiration: Marketing and Corporate Management

Church:

St. John African Methodist Episcopal church

Mentor: Pastor Maurice Wright is my mentor because he inspires me to follow God’s word.

Book: East of Eden

Proudest Achievement: Being selected Ambassador for my school International Location: Dominican Republic Adjective: Humble

Interests & Hobbies: Playing Baseball, Reading, Traveling, Watching Sports, Spending time with family Honors & Awards:

A/B Honor Roll | 3.5 GPA | Beta Club | Student Ambassador Career Aspiration: Engineer

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• Administre su dinero estando en movimiento: Use los servicios gratuitos de administración de dinero de su banco, como el pago de recibos en línea, el depósito de cheques móvil y la transferencia de fondos móvil. Consiga la tranquilidad de espíritu antes de salir a hacer sus compras navideñas. Antes de las compras, use su teléfono para comprobar los saldos de las cuentas y hacer transferencias según sea necesario a fin de evitar cargos por sobregiro.

• Añadir alertas automáticas de la cuenta: Preestablezca límites para las transacciones y adquisiciones de modo que reciba notificaciones inmediatas cuando se hayan superado esos límites.

contacto: Asegúrese de que su banco sepa cómo comunicarse con usted. Por ejemplo, algunos bancos notifican a los clientes por medio de mensajes de texto de posibles transacciones sospechosas con sus tarjetas, lo que permite que los clientes respondan rápidamente para confirmar si la transacción es legítima o no.

Puede encontrar más consejos y recursos tecnológicos bancarios en bancafacilylisto.com.

Gracias a las nuevas tecnologías fáciles de usar, ser responsable con su dinero es más sencillo que nunca. Sea inteligente con su smartphone y utilícelo para ayudar a cumplir sus metas financieras de 2016.

Observancia y días de fiesta principales Hispano Latin Major Hispanic Latino Holidays and Observances JANUARY 1 Año Nuevo, New Year’s Day. JANUARY 6 Día de los Reyes Magos or Día de los Santos Reyes, Epiphany. In many Catholic countries, this is the time for Christmas fun. Traditionally the children receive gifts on this day rather than on Christmas. Since the Three Kings brought gifts, people exchange presents and children put out their shoes for the magi to leave the presents inside.

JANUARY 10 Birthday of Eugenio Maria de Hostos (Puerto Rico). An educator and writer who fought Spanish colonial rule and helped abolish slavery in Cuba and Puerto Rico.

JANUARY 21 Feast of Nuestra Sra. de Altagracia, or Our Lady of Highest Grace, the patron virgin of the Dominican Republic.

JANUARY 26 Juan Pablo Duarte Day (Dominican Republic). Commemorates the hero of Dominican independence from Haiti.

JANUARY 28 Birth of José Martí (Cuba). A political activist, independence hero and poet who led the fight for Cuba’s independence from Spain.

FEBRUARY 2 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Mexico). This treaty, which marked the end of the Mexican War, established U.S. sovereignty over 1,193,061 square miles of formerly disputed or Mexican territory, including the present states of Texas, Arizona, California and Utah, and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.

FEBRUARY 5 Constitution Day (Día de la Constitucion), Mexico.

FEBRUARY 24 Flag Day (Mexico).

FEBRUARY 27 Dominican Republic Independence Day and beginning of Dominican Carnival.

The pre-Lenten celebration coincides with the anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence from Haiti

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Pagina 6 Conectándote con el Padre Por: Pastor Leif I. Espinosa Iglesia Tabernáculo Familiar, Inc. / Family Tabernacle Church, Todos esto funcionaria cuando Adán, el primer representante real del Reino de los cielos sobre la Tierra, le fuere delegada la responsabilidad de servir como embajador del cielo en la tierra. Un

Tiempo de Reflexión Bajo el Tema: Permanencia

La gente hace cualquier cosa por tener PERMANENCIA en su trabajo ya que le brinda la seguridad de descansar en algo seguro. No obstante uno de los secretos más poderosos para ser transformados de Gloria en Gloria es la urgencia y necesidad de PERMANENCIA en la presencia y dirección Dios.

Veamos que lo primero que Dios le dio al hombre fue su imagen y semejanza; (la palabra hebrea para imagen es “Tzelem”, que significa: fotocopia, en el hebreo moderno. Viene de la raíz “Tzel”, que significa: sombra. Mientras que La palabra “semejanza”, en hebreo es “Demut”, que significa: molde, forma, semejante. Podemos decir entonces que la creación de algo siempre denota la función y propósito que tiene lo creado si es así tengo anhelo que sepas que fuimos moldeados para ser iguales a Dios…no como dioses, sino como Su Sombra, haciendo en la Tierra lo que Él hace en el Cielo. Dios quiere que seamos el reflejo de lo que Él es.

La sombra Semejante/ el molde fotocopia. Teniendo esto presente podemos ver que tenemos gran responsabilidad en la cual se nos ha depositado confianza para llevar a cabo asignaciones Territoriales, Nacionales y locales. Pero para llevar acabo esto de forma alineada al Padre tenemos que ver en que consiste el primer mandamiento dado por Dios al hombre y llegar a comprender como funciona.

El primer mandato y tarea que le asignó fue el de ejercer dominio, (Heb. memshâlâh, "dominio", "autoridad", "gobierno", "señorío", "dominio". En Génesis 1:26-28, Se nos habla sobre que le fue dado Dominio al hombre en la tierra, Dios le dio dominio sobre la Tierra, Dios le dio dominio al hombre sobre la creación y la tierra, pero no sobre otros hombres, no obstante nunca le dio dominio al hombre sobre los cielos, Dios nunca le dio al hombre una religión, sino una relación.

embajador es solamente tan viable, (factible) y legítimo, (que es auténtico o verdadero), como lo sean sus relaciones con su gobierno. O sea Tu representación como embajador de este reino será tan factible, autentico y verdadero como lo sean las relaciones que tengas con el gobierno. Por lo tanto la relación más importante que tenía el primer hombre sobre la tierra, Adán, era con el cielo. Por esa razón el Espíritu Santo de Dios tuvo relación de intimidad con la humanidad desde el principio. Su presencia garantizaba varias cosas entre ellas se encontraba Comunicación, Comunión constante con la Voluntad, la mente, la intención y el propósito de Dios y del cielo: Comunión es la traducción de la palabra griega koinónia, aunque no recoge exactamente todo su significado. La raíz koin significa lo que hay en común, será entonces posible que por no estar en la presencia de Dios muchos han logrado ver lo que no hay en común distanciándose y operando fuera de su diseño y propósito verdadero. Koin implica como «compañerismo», «participación», «comunión» y «solidaridad», De modo que el hombre pudiera ejecutar la voluntad de gobierno del Creador, en la tierra. Esta relación hizo del Espíritu de Dios la persona más importante en todo el planeta y lo estableció como el componente clave del Reino de los cielos sobre la Tierra.

Pero al conocer la historia vemos que hubo una interrupción. Dicha interrupción la podemos ver en Génesis 3 Causado por el encuentro de la humanidad con el adversario, el diablo, cuyo objetivo de su ataque fue: Apartar al Hombre del Jardín: o sea de su lugar de comunión y entrenamiento. Apartar al Hombre de la Relación con Dios: o sea de su fuente de seguridad y Diseño. Apartar al Hombre de la relación del Cielo: o sea de lo que mantenía y aseguraba vivo el reino del cielo manifestado en la tierra. Esto hizo que el hombre fuera separado, sacado y descalificado del cielo sobre la tierra ya que lo inhabilitó de conocer la voluntad y la mente del gobernante, habíamos dicho que Un embajador es solamente tan viable, (factible) y legítimo, (que es auténtico

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o verdadero), como lo sean sus relaciones con su gobierno.

Por eso el Apóstol Pablo escribió en Romanos 12:2 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) 2 No os conforméis a este siglo, sino transformaos por medio de la renovación de vuestro entendimiento,) para que comprobéis cuál sea la buena voluntad de Dios, agradable y perfecta.

(Porque solo así seriamos capaces de comprobar la buena voluntad de Dios, agradable y perfecta).

Juan 10:10 La Biblia de las Américas (LBLA) 10 El ladrón sólo viene para robar y matar y destruir; yo he venido para que tengan vida, y para que la tengan en abundancia.

Tres cosas vino a hacer el ladrón, pero con una que Jesucristo las destruye a todas ha venido para que tengamos vida. Pero Jesús dijo yo he venido para que tengan vida, y para que la tengan en abundancia.

Jesús le quiso decir la Vida que Yo doy es suficiente como para alumbrarte, producir metanoía abriendo tus sentidos para que el ladrón no pueda engañarte con falsas enseñanzas y así no pueda robarte lo que es tuyo, por lo tanto no podrá matarte para usarte como sacrificio ofrecido a otro dios porque Ya delante de Dios somos sacrificio VIVO y agradable por lo tanto no podrá destruirte porque por la vida que traído ya él fue vencido.

Por eso antes de entrar al 2016 Tienes que preparar tu mente para estos Principios te atreves a declararlos conmigo: • NO dejare que el enemigo me saque de mi lugar de comunión y entrenamiento, no permitiré que sembrar en mi mente lo que me conviene o lo que pienso que es mejor para mí cuando lo que Dios tiene para darme y lo que me ha entregado es de mayor peso de Gloria y excelencia. Tu Jardín es un lugar sagrado.

• NO permitiré que me aparte de mi Fuente de Seguridad y Diseño.

• NO permitiré que mi asignación para que el reino de los cielos sea manifestado en la tierra sea dañada.

Te invito a mantenerte conectado al Padre ejercita la PERMANENCIA en su presencia.

(StatePoint) Sólo la mitad de las pequeñas empresas de los EE.UU. sobrevive más de cinco años, según la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de los EE.UU. Estos datos subrayan que ser propietario de un negocio pequeño no es nada fácil.

Más allá del clásico desafío empresarial que implica conseguir y mantener utilidades, los propietarios las pequeñas empresas luchan para conseguir el tiempo y los recursos necesarios a fin de adaptarse a las nuevas tecnologías, señalan los expertos.

“El ritmo de desarrollo tecnológico es tan abrumador como las formas siempre cambiantes en que los consumidores interactúan con ella y la utilizan.

Para mantenerse competitivas entre los consumidores y los empleados, las pequeñas empresas tienen que adoptar e incorporar tecnología en línea en sus operaciones cotidianas de negocios”, dice Seong Ohm, vicepresidente senior de servicios de negocios de mercancía de Sam’s Club.

• Proteja sus ventas: La más reciente tecnología de procesamiento de pagos puede proteger mejor su negocio en el punto de venta. Para evitar cargar con la responsabilidad de cargos de créditos fraudulentos, las empresas deben actualizar sus terminales a fin de que acepten tarjetas de crédito habilitadas con chips EMV, que protegen a los consumidores de manera más segura. Los propietarios de pequeñas empresas pueden contar con expertos de servicios para comerciantes al fin de cumplir los requisitos de las tarjetas con chip EMV de modo asequible y sin incomodidades.

• Sea visible: Incluso si su negocio es fundamentalmente una operación física, no es posible exagerar la importancia de tener presencia en línea.

No basta simplemente tener un sitio web, es necesario que lo descubran.

Google cambia con frecuencia la forma en que determina las clasificaciones de los resultados de búsqueda. Invierta en la optimización para buscadores (SEO) no una vez, sino de modo periódico para ajustarse a las fórmulas de Google que pueden significar el éxito

o el fracaso.

Una estrategia sólida en redes sociales y capacidad móvil para su sitio son aspectos que también afectarán de modo positivo su clasificación en las búsquedas. Haga a un lado los libros de mercadotecnia y apóyese en expertos en mercadotecnia digital para que auditen su presencia en línea actual y desarrollen una estrategia que funcione para su presupuesto y haga crecer su base de clientes.

• Permanezca conectado: Usted posiblemente es quien dice la última palabra a la hora de tomar las grandes decisiones, pero eso no significa que se espera que lo sepa todo. Busque consejo de colegas de confianza de su industria o un mentor local de SCORE por medio de LinkedIn y las redes sociales. Aparte tiempo para seminarios web y actividades de interacción. Y, lo más importante, manténgase conectado con sus amigos y familia durante los momentos de estrés.

• Sea inteligente en lo fiscal: Establezca una entidad legal para su negocio en línea. Esto le permitirá conservar una parte mayor de sus ingresos y aumentar sus protecciones de activos y de responsabilidad legal.

Los impuestos a las empresas pueden ser más costosos y complicados que la presentación de declaraciones personales, así que debe encontrar a un contador que entienda su negocio.

Puede beneficiarse mucho y la asistencia de expertos de contabilidad en línea. Ellos le ayudarán a aprovechar las deducciones y créditos fiscales, y a presentar sus declaraciones en los plazos frecuentes y variados correctos para evitar sanciones.

• Salvaguardar sus datos: Las pequeñas empresas son, con frecuencia, blancos para el robo de identidades. Cree contraseñas complejas para proteger la información delicada.

Plantéese invertir en un servicio de protección con monitoreo de amenazas las 24 horas y apoyo para la recuperación en caso de actividad fraudulenta.

No deje que le abrume la adopción de nuevas tecnologías. Muchos de estos servicios son más asequibles de lo que usted piensa, Son fáciles de actualizar y ofrecen acceso a expertos en cualquier momento y lugar. Estas herramientas técnicas pueden impulsar fácilmente sus operaciones de negocios, agilizar procesos y ahorrarle tiempo y dinero.

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de la injusticia racial a la sólida roca de la fraternidad. Ahora es tiempo de hacer que la justicia sea una realidad para todos los hijos de Dios.

Sería desastroso para la nación pasar por alto la urgencia del momento y subestimar la determinación de las personas negras. Este asfixiante verano del legítimo descontento de las personas negras no pasará hasta que haya un estimulante otoño de libertad e igualdad.

Mil novecientos sesenta y tres no es un fin, sino un comienzo. Quienes esperaban que las personas negras necesitaran soltar vapor y que ahora estarán contentos, tendrán un brusco despertar si la nación vuelve a su actividad como si nada hubiera pasado. No habrá descanso ni tranquilidad en América hasta que las personas negras tengan garantizados sus derechos como ciudadanas y ciudadanos. Los torbellinos de revuelta continuarán sacudiendo los cimientos de nuestra nación hasta que nazca el día brillante de la justicia.

Pero hay algo que debo decir a mi pueblo, que está en el caluroso umbral que lleva al interior del palacio de justicia.

En el proceso de conseguir nuestro legítimo lugar, no debemos ser culpables de acciones equivocadas. No busquemos saciar nuestra sed de libertad bebiendo de la copa del encarnizamiento y del odio.

Debemos conducir siempre nuestra lucha en el elevado nivel de la dignidad y la disciplina. No debemos permitir que nuestra fecunda protesta degenere en violencia física.

Una y otra vez debemos ascender a las majestuosas alturas donde se hace frente a la fuerza física con la fuerza espiritual. La maravillosa nueva militancia que ha envuelto a la comunidad negra no debe llevarnos a desconfiar de todas las personas blancas, ya que muchos de nuestros hermanos blancos, como su presencia hoy aquí evidencia, han llegado a

ser conscientes de que su destino está atado a nuestro destino. Han llegado a darse cuenta de que su libertad está inextricablemente unida a nues tra libertad. No podemos caminar solos.

Y mientras caminamos, debemos hacer la solemne promesa de que siempre caminaremos hacia adelante. No podemos volver atrás. Hay quienes están preguntando a los defensores de los derechos civiles: “¿Cuándo estaréis satisfechos?”

No podemos estar satisfechos mientras las personas negras sean víctimas de los indecibles horrores de la brutalidad de la policía. No podemos estar satisfechos mientras nuestros cuerpos, cargados con la fatiga del viaje, no puedan conseguir alojamiento en los moteles de las autopistas ni en los hoteles de las ciudades. No podemos estar satisfechos mientras la movilidad básica de las personas negras sea de un ghetto más pequeño a otro más amplio. No podemos estar satisfechos mientras nuestros hijos sean despojados de su personalidad y privados de su dignidad por letreros que digan “sólo para blancos”. No podemos estar satisfechos mientras una persona negra en Mississippi no pueda votar y una persona negra en Nueva York crea que no tiene nada por qué votar. No, no, no estamos satisfechos y no estaremos satisfechos hasta que la justicia corra como las aguas y la rectitud como un impetuoso torrente.

No soy inconsciente de que algunos de vosotros y vosotras habéis venido aquí después de grandes procesos y tribulaciones. Algunos de vosotros y vosotras habéis salido recientemente de estrechas celdas de una prisión. Algunos de vosotros y vosotras habéis venido de zonas donde vuestra búsqueda de la libertad os dejó golpeados por las tormentas de la persecución y tambaleantes por los vientos de la brutalidad de la policía.

Habéis sido los veteranos del

sufrimiento fecundo. Continuad trabajando con la fe de que el sufrimiento inmerecido es redención.

Volved a Mississippi, volved a Alabama, volved a Carolina del Sur, volved a Georgia, volved a Luisiana, volved a los suburbios y a los ghettos de nuestras ciudades del Norte, sabiendo que de un modo u otro esta situación puede y va a ser cambiada.

No nos hundamos en el valle de la desesperación. Aun así, aunque vemos delante las dificultades de hoy y mañana, amigos míos, os digo hoy: todavía tengo un sueño. Es un sueño profundamente enraizado en el sueño americano.

Tengo un sueño: que un día esta nación se pondrá en pie y realizará el verdadero significado de su credo: “Sostenemos que estas verdades son evidentes por sí mismas: que todos los hombres han sido creados iguales”.

Tengo un sueño: que un día sobre las colinas rojas de Georgia los hijos de quienes fueron esclavos y los hijos de quienes fueron propietarios de esclavos serán capaces de sentarse juntos en la mesa de la fraternidad.

Tengo un sueño: que un día incluso el estado de Mississippi, un estado sofocante por el calor de la injusticia, sofocante por el calor de la opresión, se transformará en un oasis de libertad y justicia.

Tengo un sueño: que mis cuatro hijos vivirán un día en una nación en la que no serán juzgados por el color de su piel sino por su reputación.

Tengo un sueño hoy.

Tengo un sueño: que un día allá abajo en Alabama, con sus racistas despiadados, con su gobernador que tiene los labios goteando con las palabras de interposición y anulación, que un día, justo allí en Alabama niños negros y niñas negras podrán darse la mano con niños blancos y niñas blancas, como

hermanas y hermanos.

Tengo un sueño hoy.

Tengo un sueño: que un día todo valle será alzado y toda colina y montaña será bajada, los lugares escarpados se harán llanos y los lugares tortuosos se enderezarán y la gloria del Señor se mostrará y toda la carne juntamente la verá. Ésta es nuestra esperanza. Ésta es la fe con la que yo vuelvo al Sur. Con esta fe seremos capaces de cortar de la montaña de desesperación una piedra de esperanza. Con esta fe seremos capaces de transformar las chirriantes disonancias de nuestra nación en una hermosa sinfonía de fraternidad.

Con esta fe seremos capaces de trabajar juntos, de rezar juntos, de luchar juntos, de ir a la cárcel juntos, de ponernos de pie juntos por la libertad, sabiendo que un día seremos libres. Éste será el día, éste será el día en el que todos los hijos de Dios podrán cantar con un nuevo significado “Tierra mía, es a ti, dulce tierra de libertad, a ti te canto. Tierra donde mi padre ha muerto, tierra del orgullo del peregrino, desde cada ladera suene la libertad”.

Y si América va a ser una gran nación, esto tiene que lle-

gar a ser verdad. Y así, suene la libertad desde las prodigiosas cumbres de las colinas de New Hampshire. Suene la libertad desde las enormes montañas de Nueva York. Suene la libertad desde los elevados Alleghenies de Pennsylvania.

Suene la libertad desde las Rocosas cubiertas de nieve de Colorado. Suene la libertad desde las curvas vertientes de California.

Pero no sólo eso; suene la libertad desde la Montaña de Piedra de Georgia.

Suene la libertad desde el Monte Lookout de Tennessee.

Suene la libertad desde cada colina y cada topera de Mississippi, desde cada ladera.

Suene la libertad. Y cuando esto ocurra y cuando permitamos que la libertad suene, cuando la dejemos sonar desde cada pueblo y cada aldea, desde cada estado y cada ciudad, podremos acelerar la llegada de aquel día en el que todos los hijos de Dios, hombres blancos y hombres negros, judíos y gentiles, protestantes y católicos, serán capaces de juntar las manos y cantar con las palabras del viejo espiritual negro: “¡Al fin libres! ¡Al fin libres! ¡Gracias a Dios Todopoderoso, somos al fin libres!”

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Hace un siglo, un gran americano, bajo cuya simbólica sombra nos encontramos, firmó la Proclamación de Emancipación. Este trascendental decreto llegó como un gran faro de esperanza para millones de esclavos negros y esclavas negras, que habían sido quemados en las llamas de una injusticia aniquiladora.

Llegó como un amanecer dichoso para acabar con la larga noche de su cautividad.

Pero cien años después, las personas negras todavía no son libres. Cien años después, la vida de las personas negras sigue todavía tristemente atenazada por los grilletes de la segregación y por las cadenas de la discriminación. Cien años después, las personas negras viven en una isla solitaria de pobreza en medio de un vasto océano de prosperidad material. Cien años después, las personas negras todavía siguen languideciendo en los rincones de la sociedad americana y se sienten como exiliadas en su propia tierra.

Así que hemos venido hoy aquí a mostrar unas condiciones vergonzosas.

Hemos venido a la capital de nuestra nación en cierto sentido para cobrar un cheque.

Cuando los arquitectos de nuestra república escribieron las magnificientes palabras de la Constitución y de la

Declaración de Independencia, estaban firmando un pagaré del que todo americano iba a ser heredero. Este pagaré era una promesa de que a todos los hombres —sí, a los hombres negros y también a los hombres blancos— se les garantizarían los derechos inalienables a la vida, a la libertad y a la búsqueda de la felicidad.

Hoy es obvio que América ha defraudado en este pagaré en lo que se refiere a sus ciudadanos y ciudadanas de color. En vez de cumplir con esta sagrada obligación, América ha dado al pueblo negro un cheque malo, un cheque que ha sido devuelto marcado “sin fondos”.

Pero nos negamos a creer que el banco de la justicia está en bancarrota. Nos negamos a creer que no hay fondos suficientes en las grandes arcas bancarias de las oportunidades de esta nación. Así que hemos venido a cobrar este cheque, un cheque que nos dé mediante reclamación las riquezas de la libertad y la seguridad de la justicia. También hemos venido a este santo lugar para recordar a América la intensa urgencia de este momento. No es tiempo de darse al lujo de refrescarse o de tomar el tranquilizante del gradualismo.

Ahora es tiempo de hacer que las promesas de democracia sean reales. Ahora es tiempo de subir desde el oscuro y desolado valle de la segregación al soleado sendero de la justicia racial. Ahora es tiempo de alzar a nuestra nación desde las arenas movedizas See sueño pagina 5

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