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A black woman takes the helm as Va.’s state director
Keren Charles Dongo When Virginia’s current State Director John Knapp retires at the end of the year, Keren Charles Dongo, a black woman who served as the campaign manager for U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine’s (D-VA) 2018 re-election campaign, will take his position. Kaine recently announced Dongo’s appointment, while also honoring Knapp’s service. “I’m so proud of John’s work over the past six years and am grateful to have Keren serve as my new state
director,” Kaine said in a statement. Dongo is no newbie to Virginia’s political scene- or to working with Kaine for that matter. Even before working as Kaine’s campaign manager for his 2018 re-election run, Dongo served as deputy state director and legislative assistant in Kaine’s Senate office, where she oversaw various outreach efforts and legislation related to “federal employees, civil rights, crime and law enforcement, general
government and campaign finance reform,” according to memorandum released by Kaine’s office regarding the appointment. In addition, Dongo helped draft and rouse support for “400 Years of African American History Act,” a bipartisan effort by Kaine, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Roy Blunt (RMO) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) which passed last year.
The 400 Years of African American History Act, would institute legislation to launch a National Park Service commission in order to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans’ arrival into English Colonial America in 2019. Dongo has also been a major mover and shaker within the Virginia Democratic Party. She worked as director of Virginia’s Democratic Campaign in 2012- the force that helped to elect Kaine to the Senate, re-elect President Barack Obama and get Democratic members in Congress. Dongo also served as an advisor to Rep. Scott and worked as Virginia’s outreach and political director of the 2008 Democratic Coordinated Campaign. Dongo also served as deputy field director at the ONE Campaign, a non-partisan, international advocacy and campaigning organization that works to combat extreme poverty and preventable diseases, and lobbies for politicians to support policies and programs that align with their efforts to help save lives. Kaine noted Dongo’s previous success as a member of his staff and major relations within the state as primary reasons she is equipped to take on the new role as state director. “With her deep ties to Virginia and past success on both my state and legislative staff, Keren brings a level of talent and experience that is sure to continue my state team’s record of excellence,” Kaine said.
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Henrico education endowment gets major boost to continue efforts
Among those attending a recent gathering to announce donations to the William C. Bosher Jr. Fund were (back row): Gerald Britt, Henrico Education Foundation Board member; John Montgomery, Varina representative, Henrico School Board; Mike Taylor, Henrico Education Foundation executive director; Amy Cashwell, Henrico Schools superintendent; Bob Michie, Henrico Education Foundation Board member; John Delandro, vice chair, Henrico Education Foundation Board. Front row: Micky Ogburn, chair and Three Chopt representative, Henrico School Board; Jo Anne Bosher; Veronica Hinckle, chair, Henrico Education Foundation Board; Dr. Baxter Perkinson; Jay Shively, Henrico Education Foundation chief development officer.
The endowment fund designed to continue the educational legacy of William C. Bosher Jr. has gotten a major boost. Dr. Baxter Perkinson Jr., a well-known Richmond dentist and founder of Virginia Family Dentistry, has announced a matching grant to the fund of up to $25,000. If donors meet the entirety of the matching offer, the fund’s endowment will grow by $50,000. Perkinson’s challenge grant, and donations from other individuals, were announced at an event hosted by Perkinson and his wife Elaine, at the Midlothian office of Virginia Family Dentistry. The gathering was attended by Bosher’s family and friends, educational and community leaders, and others. “From our specialty centers to state education policy, it's easy to see the ways that Bill Bosher strengthened public education across Virginia,” said Mike Taylor, executive director of the Henrico Education Foundation, which leads fundraising for the campaign and the school division.” Donors have answered Perkinson’s challenge with $20,000 in donations so far. Another $5,000 is still needed to meet Perkinson’s matching gift challenge.
The endowment will be a permanent way to help future students and educators, in ways that reflect Bosher’s educational ideas and values. The interest the endowment generates will fund advanced teacher training and leadership development, classroom innovation, and initiatives to prepare students for college and career success. It will also expand access to educational opportunities by providing assistance to financially disadvantaged students. So far, more than $100,000 has been raised toward the fund’s first-phase establishment goal of $500,000. The eventual goal for the endowment is $5 million. The Dr. William C. Bosher Jr. Memorial Teaching for Excellence Endowment was created to continue the educational legacy of Bosher, Henrico Schools’ superintendent from 1981 to 1994. Bosher was also superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia superintendent of public instruction; and professor and dean of the VCU School of Education. Earlier in his career, Bosher taught at J.R. Tucker High School, served as an HCPS educational specialist, and was principal at Highland Springs High School.
$5.9m in grants for law enforcement and services for crime victims Over $5.9 million in grants administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) have been awarded to support the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system. The grants were approved by the Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB) earlier this month. These grant funds are allocated to Virginia through the federal Violence Against Women Act and the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. The awards include over $4.5 million to bolster the response to crimes of violence against women and services for survivors, and $1.4
million to provide equipment, technology, and training for law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth. “This funding is key to our ability to respond to the diverse needs of our communities and build a safer, healthier Virginia,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “From survivors of violent crimes, to the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line each day to protect our Commonwealth, these resources will help ensure that all Virginians have the opportunity to thrive.” Included in the awards is a grant to
expand the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) to the 16th Judicial District in Culpeper County, an area currently without CASA services. CASA is a child advocacy organization that seeks to provide trained volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children who are the subjects of juvenile court proceedings. According to DCJS officials the department administers nearly 1,000 grants totaling over $250 million in state and federal funds. The grants support programs and initiatives across the
criminal justice system and enable DCJS to provide extensive training and technical assistance to agencies throughout the commonwealth. “We are delighted that the children of Culpeper County will have the support of CASA volunteers when their cases are before the court,” said Culpeper Human Services Director Lisa Peacock. “Already an extremely difficult time in the lives of children, these CASA volunteers will provide additional support to help them get the resources they need to heal and thrive.”
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SACSCOC reaffirms VSU’s accreditation for 10 years The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Virginia State University’s (VSU) accreditation for the next 10 years. SACSCOC made the announcement at its annual meeting in New Orleans. The University received the best possible review with the committee finding VSU in compliance and offering no recommendations. As the major accrediting body for public and private institutions of higher education in the 11 southernmost states, SACSCOC accredits more than 780 universities and colleges in North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia and in Latin America “Accreditation is a very important confirmation of a university’s academic stature and quality of academic programs and student services,” said VSU President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. “This affirmation speaks volumes of the dedication of our Board of Visitors, administration, faculty and staff in providing our students with a quality, transformative education. I commend and applaud Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald E. Palm, III, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness Tia Minnis, Ph.D., their team and the Trojan community for all that they do for Virginia State University.”
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Warner welcomes students for Christmas tree trimming party Every year, Virginia Sen. Mark R. Warner purchases a Virginia-grown tree to display in his Hart Senate office during the holidays. This year’s tree is a 10-foot Fraser fir grown at Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Grayson County, Virginia. Last week, the senator invited nearly 30 public elementary school students from Mount Vernon Community School in Alexandria for a Christmas tree trimming party at his Capitol office in Washington, D.C. The local Virginia school, which is known for its dual-language program, sent twenty-three of its student council representatives and six of its captain patrols to help Sen. Warner kick-off the holiday season by decorating the tree with their handmade ornaments. Christmas trees are a growing industry for Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state ranks sixth in tree production, with nearly half a million Christmas trees harvested based on the most recent available data.
(from page 3) Palm shared that the success of the reaffirmation process was due to the level of commitment of the campus community. “So many Trojans were involved in the process to accomplish this level of positive affirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges,” said Provost Palm. “The numerous amount of hours our campus community worked to make this a reality is truly remarkable.”
A significant part of VSU’s 10-year accreditation process was the review and approval of the University’s new Quality Enhancement Project (QEP) plan, BOLT, which means Becoming Outstanding Leaders of Tomorrow. The plan was designed to develop VSU graduates with skills and competence to become engaging, empathic and collaborative leaders with their local, national and global communities.
First major snow in Richmond comes early, more snow expected in coming weeks Richmond has never seen so much snow so early in the season. This year’s snowstorm is running neck and neck with the snowstorm from January 2016. In fact, Sunday’s snow is reported to be just 0.1-inch higher from what Richmonders saw two years ago. Last Sunday's snowstorm will go down as Richmond's 12th largest snowstorm in records going back to 1897, and the second-largest one for
the month of December. The record December snowstorm for Richmond was 17.2 inches Dec. 1908, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the state saw significant snowfall on Sunday with the exceptions of Northern Virginia, where it was dry, and Hampton Roads, where it was rain and wintry mix.
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Third round of mixeddelivery pre-school grants The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), in consultation with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), will award six grants to local communities that have proposed innovative approaches to expand access to high-quality preschool for at-risk children through partnerships with community-based early childhood programs. This is the third cohort of mixed-delivery grantees since 2016. Funding for the grants was included in the budget for Fiscal Year 2019–2020. Many would agree that investments made in quality pre-school education will have long-term returns for not only children but for future workforce and the economy as well. “In recent years, these grants have produced tremendous results across the Commonwealth. With this new funding we will continue to support innovative partnerships between public and private entities, increasing the number of children served by these programs, and giving more of our students the opportunity to enter kindergarten poised for success.” “Access to high quality early childhood education programming helps close the achievement gap that unfortunately exists before students enter kindergarten,” said Secretary of Education Atif Qarni. “These grants support communities to help meet the unique needs of their families and young learners in exciting ways that foster collaboration amongst public and private providers.” VECF will award approximately $250,000 each for two-year grant terms to ACT for Alexandria Early Care and Education Workgroup, the Early Learning Project at James Madison University’s College of Education, Rappahannock County Public Schools, United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area, United Way of Roanoke Valley, and New River Valley Regional Commission. “These communities, like many across the Commonwealth, recognize the critical importance of access to high-quality early childhood education for working families, both as a school readiness opportunity and a necessary workforce support,” VECF President said Kathy Glazer. “Engaging partners and identifying entrepreneurial solutions to deliver preschool services across public and private settings is a common-sense strategy for Virginia.”
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Planned: 5th year of Newport News One City Marathon BayPort Credit Union has joined the Newport News One City Marathon team as sponsor of the new half marathon race. The BayPort Credit Union One City Half Marathon debuts at the 2019 event and complements the other races, which include the marathon, marathon relay, 8K Run/Walk, and Nautical Mile Kids Fun Run. In addition to sponsoring the half marathon, BayPort will host pre-race popup community events geared toward fitness and financial wellness in months leading up to marathon weekend. Stan Leicester, Interim CEO of BayPort Credit Union, said, “BayPort is excited to partner with the city of Newport News to introduce the BayPort Credit Union One City Half Marathon.
Events like this show the community our support for physical and financial wellness.” City Manager Cindy Rohlf said, “We are delighted to have BayPort on board as the sponsor of the new half marathon race. This sponsorship speaks to BayPort’s continued dedication to this community, and we are extremely fortunate to have BayPort as an active and engaged corporate citizen.” The addition of a half marathon race comes at the request of runners. Follow the One City Marathon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to win discounts and prizes during the holiday 12 Day Giveaway going on now. Registration is open for all races at www.OneCityMarathon.com.
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Black identity in South Africa
Chiagoziem "Sylvester" Agu My name is Chiagoziem "Sylvester" Agu. I'm 20, a sophomore of Albany State University, majoring in biology, a member of the Alpha Phi fraternity, with aspirations of pursuing a medical degree in cardiology. A few months ago, I had an extraordinary experience studying abroad in South Africa as a Frederick Douglas Global Fellow. I spent four weeks in Cape Town on a full scholarship, studying political blackness, black consciousness, and the complexities of colored
identity. Every day, I was exposed to something different. Although the knowledge I was acquiring was both intimidating and scary, I also found it empowering. This is my story. It was 2001 when my young eyes first glimpsed America. I had flown with my family over 6,000 miles from my birthplace in Nigeria. I attended pre-K in the United States, but after a year, we flew back home. I didn't return to America until 2012 when I arrived in Georgia for high school.
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school, my knowledge of America came from sitcoms and talk shows like Maury and Jerry Springer, which I later learned spread stereotypes and false narratives. In Nigeria, I was on track to graduate high school at 15. When I came to America, I was 14 and technically a high school junior, but I was enrolled as a freshman. I studied hard academically but didn't realize how much I had to learn culturally. It was actually a blessing for me to have the time to assimilate and spend time with American youth in high school. My father, a geography professor and journalist, still lives with three of my six sisters in Nigeria, where it is sometimes hard to express yourself as a journalist. My mother has been unable to work since 2005 when she suffered an aneurysm. She now lives in Texas with one of my sisters, who is a nurse. My study abroad experience was one of the best decisions I have made as a college student. I was one of 10 students from a Minority Serving Institution who received the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions. The 10 of us from all different backgrounds studied for four weeks at CIEE's Global
Institute in Cape Town. During that time, I had some of the deepest and most profound conversations and experiences of my life. Learning about South Africa's history and the intricacies of colored identity that pervade the country allowed me to carefully analyze and process how similar South Africa is to the United States. Although the terms that classify different racial subgroups are different and the history of colonization might be different, the struggle remains the same. One day during the program, we went to the beautiful city of Johannesburg. Besides its beauty, we witnessed its unfortunate poverty. Residents wanted us to realize that they do not want money handed to them. They want transferable skills to build infrastructure and the means to create their own wealth, and a better life. I am eager to take all the insight, motivation, and knowledge I found in Cape Town and give it back to my family, friends, and community. My experience in Cape Town as a Frederick Douglas Global Fellow was like getting a new pair of glasses - I felt like I was suddenly able to see more clearly. Studying abroad, every single day, I got a new pair of glasses.
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I voted for the resolution to end unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Yemen because I can no longer, in good conscience, support the current approach by the Saudi-led coalition in that conflict. As the years-long conflict drags on, the people of Yemen are suffering one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in the world. Despite stated commitments by the Saudis to improve the targeting of their air strikes, scores of innocent civilians continue to be killed by careless bombings, and deep lasting progress towards a negotiated end to the violence has remained elusive. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains an important partner in confronting shared threats like al-Qaeda and ISIL and in countering Iran, and we will continue to work on shared security interests, but we should be clear that the United States will not provide unconditional assistance to their operations in Yemen. Unfortunately, at a moment in which it is most needed, the Trump Administration has abdicated America’s moral leadership. In filling that void and in light of the actions by the Saudis both in Yemen and in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, the Senate must send a message that America’s moral voice will not be diminished.
As I promised I would, I stood up for the needs of the farmers in my district in this critical legislation. After months of hard work and conversation, we finally have a bill that supports and assists farmers in Virginia and across the country who feed our families. I am pleased that with this legislation we can fulfill our moral obligation to fight hunger, and give farmers the fair, level playing field they need to do business and feed America. Earlier this year, I led more than 100 of my colleagues on a letter opposing anti-environmental and conservation provisions in the previously passed House version of the Farm Bill. While there is always more work to be done, I am pleased that our collective efforts yielded the removal of the most egregious provisions. I am committed to being a strong voice against policies that harm our Earth.
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Moral responsibilities In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported by ship from Africa by white slave traders and landed in Jamestown, VA. Now four centuries later, race remains a central dividing line. African-Americans are constantly told to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. In the black church, for example, ministers repeatedly preach the need for discipline, self-reliance, faith and hard work. Yet even those who succeed still remain behind. The nation is facing many morally relevant social, economic and political crises — voter suppression, income and wealth inequality, criminal justice reform and climate change — that now pose an existential threat to the next generation. Why does the white church remain so silent in the face of these mounting crises and denial of justice and opportunity? In Birmingham in 1963, with dogs biting children, high-pressure fire hoses
knocking down peaceful protesters, bombers blowing up churches and Dr. King in jail, many white church leaders chose to attack Dr. King’s nonviolent methodology rather than to fight for a non-discriminatory Public Accommodations Act. One would have thought when the four little girls were bombed in the 16th Street Baptist Church, white churches would have at least held prayer services or services of reconciliation. Instead, most attacked Dr. King as an outside agitator, as if he had set the bombs. Here once more, the white church has the opportunity and the responsibility to stand up, to serve as a Christian witness. White voices of moral authority and inclusive leadership are needed now as much or more than ever. That is why the silence seems so deafening.
Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Faith & Religion Presiding Bishop preaches in East Carolina By Lindsey Harts Three months after Hurricane Florence made landfall along the coast of North Carolina, many are living in what feels like a liminal space. The initial chaos of the storm has passed, but the state of disorientation and uprootedness has become the “new normal.” During his pastoral visit last weekend in the Diocese of East Carolina, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry emphasized that he had come primarily to listen to the stories of those who had been impacted, to bear witness to the recovery work being done and to call members of
the wider Episcopal Church to remember that their siblings in East Carolina are still in need. The diocese includes the coastal third of North Carolina. Over the course of his twoday visit, Curry preached at a Sunday Eucharist and attended two additional gatherings that provided opportunities for community members to share their stories and time for Curry to respond pastorally. The first gathering was held at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, in the evening of Dec. 8.
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pastoral visit in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast in January. On Dec. 9, Curry spent the morning with the congregation of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Southport. Due to damages to the congregation’s three main buildings, St. Philip’s is currently worshiping every Sunday in the Oak Island Moose Lodge. Though being away from one’s church building provides a whole slew of headaches and complications, there seemed to be a lot of joy during the congregation’s Eucharist with Curry. In his sermon, the presiding bishop emphasized the importance of remaining hopeful and continuing to dream, even if those dreams feel out of reach during times when everything around us is in disrepair.
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(from page 8) At this gathering, three individuals from around the diocese shared their experiences prior to, during and in the aftermath of Florence. The thread that was woven through each of these stories was the importance of connection and caring for one another. The Rev. Cortney Dale from Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern spoke about how her partners in
ministry were invaluable during this time and allowed her to supply the essential needs of those in her community. Shirley Guion of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church in New Bern shared the history of her parish, highlighting what a rock it had been for so many people, and how heartbreaking it had been to evacuate and return to major damages in her church.
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Snoop Dogg says Kanye needs black women around him NNPA- One of hip hop’s living legends and now gospel artist Snoop Dogg says that fellow rapper Kanye West has a lack of black women around him and needs the presence of some sisters in his life. Snoop Dogg, 46, shared a Tupac story when he appeard on a popular radio show. He said that the late “I Get Around” rapper was responsible for him marrying his wife, Shante, and because of his advice, he grew to understand the value of a woman, specifically a black woman’s love. When Snoop was asked about West’s statement that slavery was a choice, he was quick to say that without black women in West’s life, there will be no checks and balances for the troubled star. “He truly misses his mother. He truly Snoop says he’s trying to get West some help and instead of misses a black woman in his life. He truly bashing him all efforts should be towards trying to help him. T:10”misses the stability of having somebody
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telling him when he’s wrong and correcting him and checking him as opposed to allowing him to continue to do what he doing,” he said. “There’s no black women in his life. Let’s just keep that one hundred. That’s real.” West, who is married to a white businesswoman, Kim Kardashian, lost his mother, Dr. Donda West in 2007. Her death has obviously been a tragic event that has contributed to his spiral downward, and from what Snoop can tell, his mother was the muse for Kanye’s early groundbreaking and unapologetically black success. “Remember the music he was making when [his mother] was here and the spirit that he had?” he continued. “That’s gone now, and if you’ve never lost your mother, you don’t understand that feeling, so I had to sympathize with that.”
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URBAN ONE HONORS premiers on TV One in 2019
Brandy received the Cathy Hughes Excellence Award, presented by her brother Ray J. Urban One hosted the inaugural URBAN ONE HONORS Awards show at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Representing excellence in the areas of innovative programming, successful business ventures, advanced technology, entertainment, social activism, education, and community service, through diligence and dedication, this inaugural class of URBAN ONE HONORS recipients has set the bar high while being an exemplary catalyst for change and profound models for success. The show will premiere on TV One in 2019. The star-studded show, hosted by comedian and REACH Media personality D.L. Hughley, honored Jermaine Dupri, April Ryan, Brandy, Tom Joyner, Marvin Sapp, DJ Khaled, June Ambrose, Doc Walker, Shaun King, Benny Pough, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jade Novah, Dr. Nadia Lopez, Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fultonand Rotimi. Presented by MGM National Harbor and Radio One's Washington D.C. radio stations Majic 102.3 & 92.7, 93.9 WKYS, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450 & 95.9, Spirit 1340 and The Team
980, the event was developed to acknowledge and honor individuals or organizations that have made an extraordinary impact on society and culture. "I am immensely proud of our inaugural Urban One Honors awards show," expressed Urban One Chairperson, Cathy Hughes. "We exhibited and experienced black on black love and appreciation, something that is extremely critical during these times. We are already planning for next year and look forward to creating a rich tradition of celebrating the best and brightest of who we are." Beginning with a hilarious welcome from the King of Comedy host, D.L. Hughley, the highlights of the evening included powerful musical tributes, moving speeches and calls-to-action for political, educational and social change. Cathy Hughes also welcomed and thanked attendees for supporting the inaugural event and celebrating the honorees. Performer Elle Varner kicked off the evening with an upbeat medley of her songs, including the hit, "Refill" and new single "Loving U Blind," which got the crowd rocking early.
Jermaine Dupri received the Living Legend Award, presented by one of his friends Da Brat. Songstress Brandy received the Cathy Hughes Excellence Award, for her commitment to excellence throughout her career. Presented by her brother Ray J, he proudly listed just a few of his superstar sister's accomplishments over the years. "She is and will always be the first black Cinderella, the first black singer to be the face of Cover Girl and the vocal bible to millions of fans." Radio Veteran and REACH Media's own Tom Joyner was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by Cathy Hughes and Phyllis James, Chief Diversity Officer at MGM, who helped to sponsor the evening. "When I think of lifetime achievement, I think of someone who dedicates themselves to the advancement of others and works tirelessly to enhance society. When nominees were being considered, Tom Joyner stood above all others, because he is without equal," stated Ms. Hughes. Joyner was also celebrated by his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, with a high-energy step show performance. The soulful Avery Sunshine brought the house down with a stellar Aretha Franklin tribute. She performed “Daydreaming,” while accompanying
herself on piano, “I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You” and “Jump To It.” R&B crooner Johnny Gill also took the stage, handing out red roses as he performed his classic “My, My, My,” along with some of his other hit songs. Following his acceptance of the Inspirational Impact Award from son Jamar Sapp and Griff, co-host of "Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell," Pastor and Gospel singing sensation Marvin Sapp delivered a soul stirring performance of his songs, "Never Would Have Made It," and "The Best In Me." Keeping the momentum going, K-Ci of Jodeci had the crowd on its feet, as he performed "Forever My Lady," which he dedicated to the late Kim Porter, followed by his remake of the Bobby Womack classic "If You Think You're Lonely Now." The night closed out with Jermaine Dupri receivig the Living Legend Award, presented to him by longtime friends Da Brat and Bryan Michael Cox. DJ Nabs played a tribute mix, which included some of Jermaine's greatest hits from Mariah Carey, Usher, Da Brat, Kriss Kross, Xscape, Bow Wow and more.
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Skin care for the “sistas”
By Terri Valentine Exfoliation is the removal of dry/ dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and is one of the most important aspects of your home skincare routine for face and body. Exfoliation not only helps many skin problems, it also increases blood circulation, which in turn helps you to achieve healthy and glowing skin. Your skin sees a lot of dry skin build up from dead skin cells. This build up can actually be what’s causing that dull, ashy gray look you’re experiencing. A mild exfoliant, say jojoba wax beads in a cream base, will help in re-moving
this build up without causing damage to your skin. The key is to not go in on your skin as if you’re scrubbing pots or floors. A gentle touch with a mild exfoliant will help remove dead skin cell build up and reveal the natural beauty of your skin. Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard University. He cautions that “Over-exfoliating can cause chronic skin irritation and inflammation, which can lead to accelerated aging,” he says. “Two to three times a week for normal and combination skin, and once a week for sensitive skin.”
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Don’t let small-dollar loans ruin your holidays
By Charlene Crowell In this wonderful time of the year when family and friends gather in good cheer to celebrate the holidays, nearly everyone has a number of lists. From greeting cards to shopping for gifts, decorations and more, lists are made and reviewed to keep pace with the barrage of seasonal activities. But if holiday lists seem bigger than budgets, turning to a highinterest, “small-dollar” loan can turn joy and merriment into a financial quagmire. The good news is that holiday financial hangovers that predatory lenders give, do not need to be a part of your celebrations. Just keep walk or drive past the brightly-colored signs advertising high-interest, small-dollar loans. Both payday and car title loans can provide quick cash, but the harms these loans create will likely
linger well past the winter’s cold. In truth, these predatory loans often lead to consumers paying more in interest and fees than for the money borrowed. Research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) has found that predatory payday loans drain $4.1 billion in fees from consumers annually — borrowers who typically are unable to fully repay the original loan, usually in two weeks’ time. With average annual interest rates averaging 391 percent, 75 percent of all payday loans go to borrowers with more than 10 loans a year. Like payday loans, car title loans are often marketed as an easy way to get cash without a credit check – but with interest rates that tend to be 20-30 times higher than that of credit cards. The average car title loan of about $1,000 can only be secured by signing a personally-owned car as collateral. Further, the loan may only
be a fraction of the marketable value of the vehicle. While the lender holds on to a car title, the borrower is faced with triple-digit interest and, in one of five cases, a whopping 20 percent, the loss of personal transportation. As harmful as payday and car title loans are, other seemingly harmful small-dollar transactions can also cause financial havoc. If you believe prepaid cards will always avoid financial ripoffs, think again. Before paying cash for this convenient form of plastic, read all of the fine print that explains the terms and fees that come with its usage. Terms and options can and do vary significantly. Many include a range of fees from activation, to learning your current balances, reloading monies and in some cases fees for inactivity. By the time all applicable fees are assessed, the amount of money actually available on that prepaid
card can shrink and shortchange how far it can help on purchases. Similarly, the convenience of debit cards can easily trigger overdraft charges for consumers with slim or no checking account cushions. CRL research has shown that although overdraft fees vary by institution, the average $35 overdraft fee on a debit card is double the amount of the overdraft itself. Banks engage in a range of unfair and deceptive tactics to maximize these fees, which can amount to hundreds of dollars over the course of just a day or two — talk about a holiday damper. Too many overdrafts can lead to involuntary account closures. This holiday season, try adding a full measure of practical sense to help your dollars preserve the spirit and joy of the season – it only comes once a year!
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Dec. 26-Jan. 6 Christmas trees for recycling Henrico County will accept Christmas trees for recycling into mulch from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 6. The free service, sponsored by Keep Henrico Beautiful and the Department of Public Utilities, preserves landfill space and protects the environment. It is available to Henrico residents only. Trees will be accepted at the following locations: • Henrico Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, in the lower parking lot; • Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road, in the front parking lot; • Springfield Road Public Use Area, 10600 Fords Country Lane, near Nuckols Road and Interstate 295; and • Charles City Road Public Use Area, 2075 Charles City Road. Trees can be dropped off anytime at the Henrico Government Center and Eastern Government Center and from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the Springfield Road and Charles City Road public use areas. Trees must be free of tinsel, lights, ornaments, tree stands and water bowls. Free mulch is available to Henrico residents at the public use areas. For information, go to henrico.us/services/free-mulch or call (804) 501-7277.
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Dec. 26-30
Dec. 23, 3 p.m.
Celebrate Science this Holiday Season
Holiday Concert featuring Shelley Greene
Richmond’s quirkiest museum, the Science Museum of Virginia, is bringing back two of its most popular events later this month: Fruitcake Science and Noon Year’s Eve. Continuing the tradition of conducting various experiments on the holiday treat everyone loves to hate for nearly a decade, Fruitcake Science returns Dec. 26 – 30. During that week, staff will freeze fruitcake with liquid nitrogen, burn it with a blow torch, drop it into a water tank and more. Guests can also sample fruitcake baked in the Museum’s “Boost!” exhibit kitchen, make vessels to drop fruitcake down a zip line and create a glowing felt fruitcake in the Museum’s new makerspace, The Forge. Plus, the Museum will put its special fruitcake collection on display, which includes a fruitcake that launched into space and back, one that traveled directly from Buckingham Palace and a Virginia-shaped fruitcake made of all Virginia-grown ingredients baked by former Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Fruitcake Science demonstrations happen twice a day each of the five days in the Museum’s lab spaces. Guests can check the schedule posted on the Museum’s website for the exact times each day. Directly following Fruitcake Science, the Museum is sending 2018 out with a bang with the family-favorite Noon Year’s Eve. On Monday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. guests who can’t (or don’t want to) stay up until midnight are invited to ring in the new year early. The Museum opens at 9 a.m. so guests can count down to noon with an unconventional ball drop. Starting at 10 a.m., guests can make wearable decorations, wish wands and noisemakers to prepare for the noon-time celebration, then sign a huge resolution banner. At noon, 2,019 bouncy balls and paper confetti, dropped from a giant sphere several stories above the crowd, will bring the Museum’s rotunda to life so the excited crowd can celebrate the (almost) beginning of 2019. To conclude the event, there is a Bernoulli Blower ping pong ball science demonstration at 1 p.m.
Harp music is beautiful. Holiday music being played on a harp is even more beautiful. Shelley Greene has been performing beautiful harp music since she was a young girl. She was awarded a fouryear merit scholarship to the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of Music, a specialized institution of learning under the Johns Hopkins University umbrella, and she was the first African-American woman to earn a Bachelor of Music Degree in Harp Performance from the school. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music, the perfect way to start off the holidays. December 23, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Because of the popularity of Noon Year’s Eve, the Museum is capping attendance at 2,500 this year. Tickets are first come, first served on the day of the event. The Museum is not offering advance ticket sales for Noon Year’s Eve. ************************************************************************
Dec. 29, 1 p.m. Elegba Folklore Society 2018 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Saturday, December 29 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
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