HUB News Magazine - May 2017

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Pg 3 EmploymentThe next great way to look to the future Pg 6 Redesigning Education Pg10 Small Business Focus

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Top 2017 African-American, Minority and Diversity Summer Internship Programs Pg.4 Top Five Reasons Businesses Base Real-Life Decisions On Research Pg.10

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About The HUB Asad Z. Shabazz The HUB CDC President/CEO

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Who is worthy of funding?

Year after year organizations submit proposals asking for funding for their projects and programs.

However, I often wonder who is really worthy of funding and why do "some" get it all of the time, but "others" never do. In my nearly 33 years of serving the community, I have seen some organizations obtain funding year after year but many times then not, they have not made a great impact. It is beyond my comprehension why decision-makers would continue to throw good money at a bad program which fail to truely impact the problems that they were funded to resolve in the first place. So then you may ask, why is it that some of these organizations obtain ongoing funding? In my opinion the reason has its roots in politics. When I say politics I don't mean government and necessarily elected officials, I mean politics in the true sense of what politics really is.

"Influencing the distribution of limited resources when there are competing interests for those resources".

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Mission The Mission of the HUB Community Development Corporation (the HUB) is to be the premier social enterprise for the advancement of:  Employment  Small business development, and  Education Vision We seek to establish a communitybased economy, impact the quality of life for families, shape public policy, and influence investments in underserved neighborhoods.

Employment…

The HUB prepares our clients for the workforce and link them with viable job-opportunities. We provide employment training and offer wrap-around services as part of our case management process.

Small Business…

Our program is designed to em-power small businesses for long-term success. The HUB provides an administrative back office and sup-port system, to help grow their operations.

We foster connections for business opportunities in the private market-

place, with major corpora-tions, and government agencies. It is our ultimate objective to impact their bottom line, grow a broad-based economic system, and help entrepreneurs become good com-munity partners. The HUB features a small business incubator which offers physical and virtual office space, meeting and training rooms for rent, and shared resources.

Education The HUB provides educational & training opportunities on and off site.

In collaboration with our training partners, we assist individuals and small businesses with specialized training, and connect them with institutions of higher learning. We seek to prepare our clients for all aspects of the workforce, from employment to small business development. The HUB believes that people cannot be successful without the right education and training opportunities to do so.

Columbus, Ohio. We have established a centralized operations center for the underserved and impoverished, offering a professional yet unorthodox approach to wrap-around social services. With a convenient location, our clients and the general public have easy access to programs and services that are designed to help improve an individual’s ability to achieve gainful employment and selfsufficiency. We offer employment services, counseling/mentorship, networking, and education.

Concept The HUB CDC is a Non-profit workforce and economic development enterprise located in a 20,000 square foot facility on the Near East side of HUB News Staff

Contents President’s Corner Pg.2 Employment Pg.3 Education Pg.6 Small Business Pg.10 Health Pg.12 HUB Radio Pg.15

Asad Z. Shabazz

Contributing Writers

HUB CDC President/CEO Publisher

Gayle Warren Kay Wilson Terron Mitchell Kevin Flemister Beverly Baylor Sharon S. Gordon Shawn Jordan Renesea Byrdsong

Rodney Radford Social Media

Kay Wilson Editing Manager

Media Consultant Sharon S. Gordon

Derek Payne Layout & Design

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President’s Corner Continued from Page 2 tionships with decision makers ability one way or another to influence the decision maker then the decision maker may not be seen as real popular because they may have made a hard decision to either cut funding or stop it all together for a project that truly may not be working. I was recently looking at an RFP and it stated that if an organization receives the funding they would have to be able to have the resources in place to cover your cost of the program because those particular sons are reimbursement dollars. Now what is an organization to do that does not have those types of dollars to cover their costs?

Nonprofits who has money and who has Financial backing usually qualify but that does not mean that they are the best for the job. Something has to change in the way that dollars are dispersed to organizations and how they choose what programs could actually work. It is a sad commentary today that's even in the nonprofit world the organizations who have money are typically picked over the ones who do not. So I guess even in the world of helping people those organizations who are more poor than the others are treated unfairly. ♥

riendships; some of the ones we form at the HUB. Embark on a thought, look at your past and present, leave no extreme Expectations of what your life can be like.

Invest in your Future. Examine and learn about Apprenticeship programs, interviewing skills, Kia's stations, evaluate what will meet your needs at the HUB.

Beverly Baylor

Responsiveness Diversity and Leadership; We strive to create an environment where the coordinator always implement excellent dedication diversity and Leadership Employment Program is committed and advocacy opportunities for minorities and returning citizens to create careers for people from diverse backgrounds in the community. We have a strong presence in the community. We regularly participate in activities and events that promotes to prevent the cause of unemployment and aim to bridge the gap between difficulties for return citizens. gainful employment.

Employable Employment. We give 1on 1 personal attention to see how job assessment transfer into results “YOUR HIRED”! come visit the Hub & find out about our services, employment referral for permanent employment, job assessments, drug testing, resume writing and positive Motivational speaking seminars, GED and education programs. Meet employment coordinator, Beverly

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Top 2017 African-American, Minority and Diversity Summer Internship Programs

Nationwide - Many companies and organizations are already announcing that they are accepting applications for their upcoming internship programs. Here‟s a list of the top 2017 summer internship programs for African Americans: #1 – The NBA Internship Program offers college students an exciting opportunity to use their skills and classroom learning within a national sports environment. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/10/nba-internshipprogram.html #2 – The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time, paid summer work opportunity for deserving students with an interest in the NASCAR industry. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/03/nascar-diversityinternship-program.html #3 – Black Enterprise Internships are designed to provide real-life work experiences for college students interested in a career in the media industry. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/10/black-enterprise-internships.html #4 – The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship offers an opportunity for a minority, female college student to be chosen for a unique two-year internship program. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/ncaaethnic-minority-and-womens.html #5 – The Minority Access Internship Program offers spring, summer and fall internships for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates and professionals.

Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/05/minority-access-internshipprogram.html #6 – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships are available for college students pursuing undergraduate associates or bachelors degrees. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/09/congressional-black-caucusfoundation.html

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Enrich Your Kids Academically Next Summer Redesigning Education

By Belinda Goodwin Every student has a unique and creative contribution to our society. Educators must ensure that students are progressing when it comes to learning and there should not be a “one-size fit all” approach. How can we maximize a student‟s learning potential and diverse needs? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a BELINDA GOODWIN program that educators use to develop individualized teaching programs. This learning system uses goals, methods, materials and assessments as a blue print for individualized training. On December 10, 2015 the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) breathed new life into individualized education.

The good news for UDL is ESSA, the new law calls on states to incorporate UDL principals as a resource and allows the use of federal funds for support. Both UDL and ESSA are now beneficial for individualized education.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, in an article Every Student Succeeds Act, the article states that ESSA represents a positive change for education and the Obama administration sought help from educators and families to create a law that would focus on preparing students for college, or a desired career path.

This is good news for students, educators and UDL focused programs. In an article “Universal Design for Learning” (2016), the ESSA law calls for federal money to support the use of technology for student assessments.

Educators must ensure that students are progressing by closing the gap between good education and bad education. I believe it is time to move forward with a better educational system that replaces outdated practices. ♥ References U.S. Department of Education (U.S.) Every Student Succeeds Act https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn Christina A. Samuels, Education Week, Bethesda, Md. (February 25, 2016). Center for Digital Converge. Universal Design for Learning Makes its Way into ESSA Law. http://www.centerdigitaled.com/k-12/Universal-Design-for-LearningMakes-its-Way-into-ESSA-Law.html

(NAPSI)—If you know smart, highachieving high school students who are looking for a unique, fun and challenging way to spend part of their summer, they may want to consider Yale Young Global Scholars, a program administered by Yale University. The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program offers an academic enrichment and leadership development experience that enables high school students to explore an interdisciplinary curriculum, meet peers from around the world and get a taste of college life. The highly selective, two-week program is held on Yale‟s campus in New Haven, Connecticut. Need-based scholarships are available, and high school sophomores and juniors (or international equivalent) from all financial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 31, 2017.

Erin Schutte Wadzinski. “It offers a good balance for students interested in learning, career exploration and summer fun.”

“YYGS brings together outstanding high school students from around the world to foster intellectual curiosity and empower the next generation of global leaders, all while also forging new friendships,” said director

What They Can Learn

The College Experience While attending the program, YYGS participants get to live on Yale‟s campus and explore its libraries, classrooms, dining halls and dorms as they engage with distinguished scholars, tackle new ideas and concepts, and hone their leadership skills.

Carene Umubyeyi, a 2016 YYGS participant from Kigali, Rwanda, found the diversity and intelligence of her peers to be a particularly exciting aspect of the program. “Although we were all from different corners of the world and had different stories and perspectives, we all shared an eagerness and passion for learning,” she said.

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disciplinary, summer, pre-collegiate experiences for 2017: Politics, Law and Economics; International Affairs and Security; Sustainable Development & Social Entrepreneurship; Applied Science & Engineering; Biological & Biomedical Science; and Frontiers of Math & Science.

The rigorous schedule includes daily lectures from Yale faculty, discussion seminars and small-group meetings. Students are required in each session to complete a writing, research and presentation project that includes a teamwork component. With no grades or course credit, YYGS encourages students to approach these projects creatively and with the understanding that they set their own limits.

Who They Are Students accepted to the program will have: Excellent academic records

Demonstrated leadership potential Strong written and verbal communication skills Desire and ability to work cooperatively with peers Good work ethic Ability to read, analyze and reflect on large quantities of difficult material in English High standards of personal and professional conduct. Students must be mature and able to engage respectfully and civilly in discussions over controversial intellectual, moral and political issues.

For further information about YYGS, including how to apply, please visit http://globalscholars.yale.edu. ♼

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By Kevin Townes

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s a great chapter ends of Barack H. Obama historically being the first Africanamerican elected President Of The United States, a new chapter begins for Franklin County's first AfricanAmerican county commissioner, Kevin L. Boyce.

Kevin L. Boyce was elected by the voters of Franklin County to serve as commissioner in 2016. Boyce brings experience as a State Representative, State Treasurer for Ohio and Columbus City Councilmember to the board of commissioners.

Boyce served as a State Representative for the 25th Ohio House District from May 2012 through 2016 where he served on the House Community and Family Advancement Committee, the Community and Family Advancement Subcommittee on Minority Affairs, House Finance Committee, House Finance Committee on Higher Education, House Rules and Reference Committee and the Controlling Board.

Prior to returning to public service as a state representative, Boyce served as the Managing Director for Rice Financial, a New York Investment banking firm that exclusively focused on assisting State, County, and City governments to finance capital projects.

Boyce has a long history of public service having previously served as a State Treasurer from 2009 to 2011. As State Treasurer, Boyce implemented a series of successful programmatic changes, through which, he reduced operating costs by 12 percent, slashed pension fund management fees by 63 percent, and launched the nation‟s first web training for treasurers‟ continued learning. His management of the institution earned him the distinguished partner award by the National Association of Securities Professionals.

Boyce was also named Chairman of the Financial Literacy Committee for the National Association of State Treasurers.

Prior to his appointment as State Treasurer, Boyce served eight years as a member of the Columbus City Council, of which the last three he was elected as President Pro Tempore and served as Chairman of the Public Finance Committee. During his tenure on Council in Columbus (the 15th largest city in the nation, and the largest city in the country with a AAA Bond Rating from all three major bond rating agencies), he established a record of fiscal integrity, performance based budget practices, and oversaw the

Newly Elected Franklin County Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce Strives To Make A Huge Impact For Franklin County Residents

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Kevin Boyce pictured with his family. adoption of the city‟s $1.3 billion dollar annual budget, which includes a capital budget of nearly $400 million dollars for roadways, neighborhood development, and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, Boyce founded the Columbus Youth Commission, significantly expanded parkland and greenways, advocated for stronger civil rights laws, and championed job creation strategies that led to the creation or retention of over 20,000 jobs in central Ohio.

Boyce also served as Executive Director of KnowledgeWorks Ohio, a non-profit organization created with the mission of improving Ohio‟s school systems through public development and advocacy. During his tenure at KnowledgeWorks he was a part of a team that invested over $100 million dollars in Ohio‟s public school systems, implementing cutting edge education models such as Project GRAD, Small Schools, and Early College.

Boyce has received many awards and honors, some of which include: Ebony Magazine‟s National Award "30 Leaders under 30;" the National Council of Negro Women‟s Community Service Award; The Society of Black Professionals‟ Achievement Award; the Outstanding Role Model Award from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; the Outstanding Public Service Award from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; the Outstanding Service Award from the Franklin County Democratic Party; served as a delegate to the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Conventions. He plans to utilize his quest of being a public servant as Franklin County Commissioner to make sure Franklin County residents have the proper ways and means by overseeing all county services and programs that have a huge impact on the lives of Franklin County residents. ♥

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Story By Gayle Warren

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any of us are familiar the goal setting term entitled 'SMART GOALS'. You know S for Specific, M for Measurable, A for Attainable, R for Realistic and T for Time-bound. However, the real question is not if you are smart about your goals, but what plans you have to reach them. Here are some simple questions you need to consider: 1)What is my business strategy?

2)What written plan have you developed for your Vision?

3)Do you actually have the skill-set to reach your goals?

4)What training have you decided you need, if any?

5)Who is on your team?

6)Do they need training?

7)Are you prepared to lead, or should you spend more time following?

As you can imagine there are many more questions that need to be asked and answered. Perhaps you haven't thought about any of these questions. You've been working your business, you have set some goals and reached them. You have a team and you're doing well. Regardless of this fact the question still remains; What is your plan? The fact is if we aren't growing then we're dying if we aren't doing then something is probably being done to us. Maybe you are aiming to low. Perhaps God has so much more for you than what you can see. Generally speaking Vision does not require physical sight, it's not always what we can see. The word says " I have plans for you plans that you cannot see.... plans to prosper you"....if God gave you this Vision do you really think you can do it all by yourself? And without a written plan.

As you approach this new year of 2017, I encourage you to take some time to assess your vision, goals, skillset and strategy/plan. Don't be be discouraged if you find that you are far from the mark. Recently, I was on the phone while I was driving and was asked what I was doing. My reply was 'just driving' there reply was "Do you know where you're going?" Fortunately, I knew exactly where I was going, how I was going to get there and what I was going to do once I reached my destination. Can you say that when it comes to your business, goals and career? The key is to stay in the car, figure out who needs to join you for the ride, stay in motion and use your GPS as often as possible. ♥

African American Women Are Getting Down To Business (Black PR Wire) Today, African American women are truly getting down to business. It seems that having a small business is big business. It’s hard to believe that Black women owned enterprises were almost nonexistent many years ago.

According to the National Women’s Business Council, there are 911,728 African American women-owned businesses in the United States. This reflects a tremendous 66.7% increase in number since 2002 and a 191.4% increase since 1997.

Obviously, many women have done what it takes to enter the corporate market and build a strong revenue base.

Since caring is sharing, successful strategies most often cited by women business enterprises and corporate purchasing professionals are listed below:  Cultivate relationships – network with industry movers and shakers and maintain connections to a diverse group to increase your chances of receiving good referrals.  Increase your visibility – use marketing to promote you, your products, and your services.  Expand opportunities through subcontracting – align your business with contractors as a way of participating in the corporate marketplace.

 Get certified – let certification validate your firm as a major woman owned firm and operated company.  Be Responsive – remember that change is inevitable. Business owners must always be ready to adapt to a changing business climate and environment.  Use cost effective strategies – always strive to cut operational costs whenever possible.  Let your creativity flow – strive to be creative and think out of the box to develop winning strategies.

Also, stay abreast of new technological and social media trends.  Persevere until the end– hold steadfast to your dreams and have faith in your talents and abilities.

These are just a few strategies that have helped women owned businesses to survive and thrive! With such record growth over the past years, African American women-owned firms are likely to continue to prosper and soar to new heights. They will continue getting down to business. ♥

Top Five Reasons Businesses Base Real-Life Decisions On Research (NAPS)—Research isn‟t just for the lab anymore. Now more than ever, businesses use research that‟s already out there—or conduct research that isn‟t—and apply it to real-life business situations. Dr. Hinrich Eylers, Executive Dean, School of Advanced Studies at University of Phoenix, has five reasons businesses should use research for real-life decisions.

1. Evidence-based decision making. Research can be the key to a company making good business decisions. Today‟s leaders should have a strong foundation of research skills. Even if they aren‟t doing the research them-selves, they need to understand it.

2. Learn from others‟ successes and failures. There is no need to fly blind. You can use existing, relevant research results to learn from and make decisions about your own challenges.

3. Stronger buy-in. Convince stakeholders of the appropriateness of your decisions with data from a study applicable to the business problem. When you can demonstrate to your organization‟s leadership why you made a certain decision, they are more likely to support you or buy into your recommendations.

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4. Stand on the shoulders of giants—don‟t reinvent the wheel. There‟s an army of smart people generating data out there; use it to generate your business. Don‟t reinvent the wheel if there is already relevant research that applies to your business case at hand.

5. Don‟t be a dinosaur. Acknowledge that organizations are looking to use data.

“Today‟s innovation economy requires businesses to be nimble and responsive to demands, which requires leaders who possess the ability to identify new ways to improve operations and implement efficiencies to ultimately improve a company‟s bottom line,” said Dr. Eylers. “In my view, a key ingredient is companies having employees who are trained as leaders and know how to conduct organizational, market and industry research that informs creative actions to influence policy and guide decision making.”

At the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, putting research to work is something doctoral students are empowered to do.

Take Dr. Victoria Trapp, a change-management professional for a leading multinational athletic wear provider, for example. After receiving a master‟s in sports administration and juris doctorate, Dr. Trapp completed her doctorate in management and organizational leadership at the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies. Throughout her doctoral program, Dr. Trapp focused her research on the influence of participation in organized sports on leadership abilities of women in the C-suite. Today, she applies her research and education to infuse change leadership into her organization‟s culture and serves as a regular presenter on change leadership. Dr. Trapp notes her disposition to coaching and mentorship began at a young age and credits her education at University of Phoenix with helping her learn new ways to approach her work.

Learn More For information about the degree programs offered by the School of Advanced Studies, visit www.phoenix.edu/schoolofadvancedstudies. For general information about University of Phoenix programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit www.phoenix.edu/programs/gainfulemployment. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student‟s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student‟s choice.

Dr. Hinrich Eylers, Executive Dean, School of Advanced Studies at University of Phoenix, says company leaders need to understand business research. ♥

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Understanding Head And Neck Cancers

How to Eat Responsibly This spring, the U.S. government put out its revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which strongly stressed the need for increased consumption of seafood.

But which seafood? Concerns about overfishing and environmental contamination may make people unsure of their seafood choices, so here are a few handy tips to make the choices clearer: Sustainable fisheries: It is Kay Wilson well known that some species of fish are in critical decline due to overfishing, so it‟s best to eat fish from healthy, renewable sources.

• Sustainable: Sardines (brisling), Alaskan salmon, catfish, crab, Atlantic mackerel.

• Watch list: Atlantic halibut, shark, orange roughy, monkfish, bluefin tuna.

Wild-Caught: Food producers have reacted to depleted fisheries by “farming” seafood, either on land in pools or in shoreline pens. But while this limits ocean overfishing, it leads to other problems, such as sanitary conditions, environmental hazards, and cross-breeding with native species.

• Wild-Caught: Sardines, mackerel, Pacific cod, wild trout, Pacific rockfish.

• Farmed: Tilapia, farmed Atlantic salmon, imported shrimp.

John Engle, president of King Oscar USA, a Norwegian -based seafood company that cans both premium sardines and mackerel, said, “Making the right seafood choices is really important for consumers, but it is hard to thread the needle. They are looking for fish from healthy, sustainable stocks, that are also free of pollutXants and wild caught.

Our fish happen to be in a can, which will surprise some people, but all are wild caught, contain no genetically modified ingredients and are harvested from sustainable stock. It‟s a really simple and clean product.”

For some good resources on the healthiest and most environmentally correct seafood, you can visit www.seafoodwatch.org.

You can also view the USDA‟s new dietary guidelines at http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines.

Eating lots of seafood is one good way to see your way clear to better health. ♥

(NAPS)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 42,000 Americans develop head and neck cancers every year. Here‟s a look at one of them: Lewis’ Story Lewis was a busy man. He and his wife, Amy, were running an aerobic exercise group in their community and also volunteering throughout the north Florida area. On a hot and dry day in June of 2011, when the air was filled with smoke from nearby wildfires, Lewis came home from tennis coughing and clearing his throat. He also had sores in his mouth, so he decided to go to his doctor.

“The doctor looked at my tonsil and told me, „That‟s either the worst case of tonsillitis I‟ve ever seen in an adult…or it‟s something else,‟” Lewis says. The doctor recommended more testing. After the tests, Lewis was told that it was a malignant (cancerous) tumor.

“When you hear the word „cancer,‟ your world changes in an instant,” says Lewis.

More testing showed that it was an advanced stage of cancer—Stage IV—and to have surgery on it would require breaking his jawbone and taking out a lot of tissue, permanently changing his appearance and ability to swallow and eat. Oncologists told him that there was just as good a chance that the tumor would shrink with radiation and chemotherapy as it would with surgery. Lewis had seven chemotherapy treatments and 35 radiation treatments over the course of the next seven weeks. By the end of treatment, he could no longer swallow and had to use a feeding tube. But the tumor had shrunk to the point that doctors could no longer detect cancer.

Out of a sense of gratitude for all the help they got, Lewis and Amy decided to start a support group for people with head and neck cancers. They contacted a national organization and got the materials to start a chapter where they live. Lewis and Amy handed out flyers to local doctors‟ offices and hospitals. At the first meeting, six people showed up—including some they already knew but had no idea were dealing with head and neck cancers. Now, meeting attendance ranges from 25 to 45 people.

Then, in December of 2015, Lewis found a sore on his tongue that wouldn‟t go away, even with steroid treatment. His oncologist did a biopsy and found an-

other tumor. He was scheduled for surgery right away, because he was told that he was not a good candidate for more radiation, as he‟d had very high doses during the last round four years before. Additional oncologists who reviewed his case thought he might lose his tongue and part of his jaw. But a biopsy after surgery showed no cancer cells remaining on his tongue.

“I still have a high risk of the cancer coming back but I‟m still going to live my life,” Lewis says.

He recommends that if someone is diagnosed with a head or neck cancer, he or she should listen to the doctors very closely—and carry a notebook to write down details about treatment. He and Amy also say that support groups help both the person diagnosed and the caregiver.

Cancer Causes Smoking and alcohol use are major risk factors for head and neck cancers.

Learn More For further facts about head and neck cancers, visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/headneck.

Lewis is a two-time cancer survivor, determined to live life despite the risk.

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#7 – Explore Microsoft Internship Program is for current college undergraduate minority students pursuing a degree in computer science or software engineering. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/04/ Explore-Microsoft-Internship-Program.html #8 – BET Networks Internships provides paid internships for both undergraduate and graduate college students at five different locations.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/betnetworks-internships.html #9 – The UNCF/NAACP Gateway to Leadership Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/uncf-naacpgateway-to-leadership-internship-program.html #10 – Google Internships is rated No. 1 by Forbes as the best internship opportunity for college students interested in a career in software engineering. Google offers an open culture and rich learning experience as well as good pay. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/02/googleinternships_15.html #11 – The TV One Internship Program is open to full-time or part-time students attending an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in the media industry. TV One, one of the largest African American cable networks. Internships are offered to undergraduate college students in the Fall, Spring and Summer. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/09/tv-one-internshipprogram_12.html #12 – Oracle offers a 8-week, paid internship for students who attend one of the 39-member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The internships help students to gain knowledge and experience

in the field of technology. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2014/01/oracle-diversityinternships_95.html #13 – The National Urban League Summer Internship Program offers internships to students who are interested in a career in the non-profit industry. The program provides an 8-week paid internship for college students in either New York City or Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/ national-urban-league-summer-internship_8.html #14 – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers internships to minority students interested in pursuing a future career in journalism. Applicants selected for a 10-week internship will be offered positions in print, broadcast or online disciplines at selected news organizations across the country. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2016/11/nabjinternships.html #15 – The Essence Communications Internship is a 9 -week, paid internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in a career in the media industry. Candidates must have a strong interest in issues among African American women.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/ essence-communications-internship_73.html #16 – The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) offers a full-time summer work experience for college students pursuing a career in advertising. Eligible students must be Asian/Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Multiracial or Multi-ethnic. Learn more atwww.findinternships.com/2013/05/multiculturaladvertising-intern-program_5.html #17 – Merck offers 9-11 week internships are available to college students in the areas of research & develop-

ment, sales & marketing, information technology, human resources, communications, finance and legal, as well as internships in biology and chemistry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/merckinternships_1.html #18 – General Motors offers internships in the areas of communications, finance, information technology, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, health and safety.

The internships offer a paid opportunity for students to receive a challenging work experience in the automotive industry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/general-motorsinternships_33.html #19 – DELL Computers offers 10-12 week internships during the summer for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of marketing and sales, finance and accounting, IT and more. Internships provide realworld experience for college students while they are still in school. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2014/01/dellinternships_9.html #20 – PricewaterhouseCoopers offers more than 700 internships each year across 29 countries for college students majoring in accounting and finance. Students will work with highly skilled professionals and receive a realistic insight into the accounting and finance profession. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/ pricewaterhousecoopers-internships_67.html To view more 2017 minority summer internships, visit: www.findinternships.com/search/label/Minorities To search hundreds of other 2017 summer internships, visit: www.FindInternships.com ♥

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HUB CDC NEWS ï‚· MAY 2017

HUB CDC NEWS ï‚· MAY 2017

Kevin Flemister HUB Radio Manager Programmer

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What’s the Secret?

Article by Micky

A counselor tells all (#1)

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ello. My name is Micky. I am starting a monthly column about psychological wellness and healing.

We are finding more and more is that inner healing is not rocket science. The more we can get this information out there, the better.

All right, all right. I‟ll give you the key to real emotional healing right off the bat. It is not the easiest thing to put into practice, though. That is why in future editions I will talk about earlier steps in the healing process, such as doing things you enjoy, breathing, eating protein, choosing positive self-talk, and recognizing the things that really give you what you need, versus the things that create the illusion that you are getting what you need (addictions).

The secret of emotional healing is RE-EXPERIENCING THE PAINFUL EMOTION IN A CONTEXT OF SAFETY. If you can do that, some part of the painful emotion will be GONE, rather than creating pressure from down deep where you have pushed it. Why? Because your organism knows how to heal, it just needs good healing conditions. Sort of like how pus needs to come out of an infected wound. Unfortunately we are not taught how to do this—as a matter of fact our society teaches us to “not feel.”

The key is to step back and be aware that you are having this feeling. It helps to take three slow, deep breaths while “sitting with” your feeling. If you are HAVING the feeling, then that means you ARE something other than the feeling, right? Something more and bigger than the feeling. One way to set up this kind of safe space and consciousness is to talk to someone about how you are feeling. This person should be a good listener, and not try to fix you. It‟s good if you cry, too, as long as you are in that “one step back” state of awareness. The body knows how to release distress.

The other day I got an invalidating note from my father. I went for a walk and instead of falling into the usual misery, I insisted on being aware, “My cells feel assaulted, all my cells are hot and in pain, especially in my chest.”

I kept feeling waves of this. Finally I made a decision: “I choose to trust my Continued on Pg 17

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What’s the Secret?

Continued from Pg 16 Higher Power in guiding my life rather than my father.” Perhaps this set up a context of safety. I felt some relief and seem to have plunged into a fresh cycle of addressing this issue in my life. I‟ll let you know how it goes. I leave you with a thought for this month: “When I get upset, it is my Self trying to heal. How can I support my own healing today?”

Resources: There is now a crisis text line. Text “GO” to 741741.

If you or someone you know may need to be hospitalized, you can call NetCare Access 614-276-2273.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Veterans can call this line and be routed to a veteran volunteer for support.

Talk to someone! Whether it be a family member, professional helper, clergy person, friend, or stranger, talk to someone, please! If the first person is not able to listen well or meet your need for understanding, honor them for the time they gave you, and call someone else! It is OK to get through a very bad day making one call after another, if need be.

Wouldn‟t you want your good friend to reach out for help? Well, your friends, family, and community feel that way about you. You can always walk into the HUB, too.

There are friendly people in here.

We are starting a support and skills group for adults called Life in Recovery, in March, 2017. It will be Thursdays at 1:00pm. You can also write to me. Micky, c/o The HUB, 1336 E. Main St., Columbus OH 32105. I will answer all letters personally. I am available for individual sessions, which are free at this time. Call the HUB at 614-568-7800 for appointments. ♥

HUB CDC NEWS ï‚· MAY 2017

HUB CDC NEWS ï‚· MAY 2017

HUB CDC NEWS ï‚· MAY 2017