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More than half of the women slain in 2017 were killed by family or partners, study finds
More than half of the women murdered worldwide last year were killed by intimate partners or family members, according to a recentlyreleased study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The numbers equate to about six women being killed every hour by someone they know. The study on gender-related homicides of women and girls is a part of the U.N.’s forthcoming Global Study on Homicide. It was released Sunday to coincide with the U.N.’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which was marked by marches and demonstrations across the globe fueled by the #MeToo movement. The study found that of the 87,000 women intentionally killed worldwide in 2017, 58 percent — 50,000 women — were killed by intimate partners or family members. The numbers show a substantial increase from the U.N.’s 2012 Global Study on Homicide, which found 48,000 women were killed by their family members or intimate partners, making up 47 percent of all female homicide victims. For Kiersten Stewart, the director of public policy and advocacy for anti-violence group Futures without Violence, the numbers are disturbing, but not surprising. “This study confirms what we’ve known for a long time — for women, husbands, boyfriends and family members are the most dangerous people in their lives, and those most
likely to seriously hurt or kill them,” said Stewart. While men in general make up the largest percentage of homicide victims worldwide — 80 percent — women are far more likely than men to be targeted by intimate partners or family members, the study found. Eighty-two percent of homicide victims targeted by intimate partners are women. Women in Africa and the Americas are most at risk of being killed by intimate partners or family, the study found. The slayings typically aren't random or spontaneous, but rather stem from a long-term pattern of gender-related violence, the study found. The study found that the longstanding problem shows no signs of improvement. It found that “tangible progress in protecting and saving the lives of female victims
of intimate partner/family-related homicide has not been made in recent years, despite legislation and programs developed to eradicate violence against women.” Link seen between domestic violence and mass killings When it comes to solutions, Stewart said governments and communities should focus on prevention programs, services for victims and accountability for offenders. The efforts will vary depending on challenges in each region, Stewart said, noting challenges in the U.S. when it comes to keeping firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers. In the U.S., women are 16 times more likely to be shot and killed than women in other developed nations, according to the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. In an average month, 50 American women are shot and killed
by an intimate partner, according to the group, and the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times more likely that a woman will be killed. Federal law prohibits those with domestic violence convictions from purchasing or possessing guns, but advocates say dangerous gaps still exist and states to do more to ensure abusers turn over their guns. Stewart says say any improvement will also require tackling the root causes of violence globally and in the U.S., including gender inequality and longstanding social norms that drive men to violence both against women and other men. “At the core of ending violence it changing men’s behavior, that’s what it’s going to take — challenging the norms that drive so many young men to violence and thinking that’s part of being a man,” Stewart said.
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Researchers are testing anti-opioid vaccines Vaccinations against opioid abuse are potential new strategies for preventing overdose. The therapeutics would have the advantage of not interfering with existing treatments like methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and naloxone, and could be longer lasting. Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are testing a vaccine against opioid abuse developed by the Scripps Research Institute in California. The vaccine is meant to block the effects of heroin and fentanyl in patients with opioid use disorder. Matthew Banks, Pharm.D., Ph.D, associate professor in the
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the VCU School of Medicine, is leading the testing efforts. Researchers at the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are testing other anti-heroin and anti-oxycodone vaccines, Banks said. The Scripps vaccine and other immunotherapies work by prompting the immune system to make antibodies that prevent drug molecules, such as heroin or fentanyl, from crossing the blood brain barrier into the central nervous system, blocking the effects of opioids.
Banks recently explained the workings of the vaccine and how it could impact substance abuse treatment. He noted that no vaccine is currently on the market and approved for opioid use disorder treatment. The vaccine being evaluated at VCU and at other institutions is the same concept, but with slightly different carrier proteins, opioid haptens, and adjuvants. Preclinical research should screen and select the most clinically viable candidate vaccine. Although the preclinical data look promising, the vaccine needs to be evaluated for treatment efficacy in humans. A person can still overdose
when they have had the vaccine if the person was able to purchase and consume enough of the opioid to saturate all of the antibodies. However, this risk of overdose with the vaccine is no different than the risk of overdose for currently used treatments such as naltrexone and buprenorphine. Banks said those who would most benefit from this vaccine are individuals in rehab, or patients who have relapsed more than once, to provide one layer of therapeutics that could potentially be combined with other current treatments like naltrexone or buprenorphine. Read more on legacynewspaper.com
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Richmonders demand more money for schools An estimated 800 parents, students and Richmond Public School employees braved a recent cold morning to march and rally, demanding that the Virginia General Assembly allocate more money for Richmond Public Schools. The protest, organized by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras, began with a rally at the Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in the East End, followed by a march across the King Bridge to the state Capitol, where more speakers addressed the crowd. The 2019 session of the General Assembly opens Jan. 9. A teacherled “Red for Ed” march on the State Capitol has been called for Jan. 28. Prominent in the crowd were signs demanding money for education and not for a controversial, publicprivate coliseum project, which many feel would siphon tax dollars away from public schools and into
the pockets of wealthy developers. That project is led by Thomas F. Farrell II, the president, chairman
and CEO of Dominion Energy, which also is the major force behind the even more controversial Atlantic
Pipeline Project. Stoney is heavily promoting the coliseum project. The anti-coliseum Richmond chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America had a strong presence. Also in the crowd was Princess Blanding, sister of Marcus-David Peters, a 24-year old high school teacher who was fatally shot last May by a Richmond cop while experiencing a mental crisis. Blanding stood next to a large sign that read “Mayor Stoney: Protect Black Youth!” Members of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality distributed copies of The Virginia Defender newspaper and carried signs that read “Money for Education, not for Coliseums,” and “Money for Education, not for War.” A local television news station gave a fair amount of coverage to the anti-coliseum signs at the protest, while noting that everyone present supported the demand that the state provide more funding for local schools. According to the Richmond Times-
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(from page 3) to the website Investopedia, which Dispatch, state funding per student in Virginia is down 9 percent compared to just before the Great Recession, despite the fact that overall enrollment is up 5 percent. In Richmond, state spending is down 19 percent, while enrollment is up 9 percent. Meanwhile, total funding for the Department of Defense has more than doubled since 9/11, while half of all federal tax dollars now go to wars, preparing for wars and paying for past wars. Some of those in attendance noted that Thomas F Farrell II, president, chairman and CEO of Dominion Energy, is the highest paid executive in the entire utility sector, according
reports that Farrell is paid “roughly $20.6 million a year.” Working a 40-hour week, that would be $9,903.84 an hour. And that would mean that every hourand-a-half he is paid as much as a minimum-wage worker earns in a year. “We have been asked to do more with less and we have continuously made cuts to the point that we can’t cut anymore,’ said RPS School Board Chair Dawn Page. “Enough is enough. Today, we’re asking for the state and the General Assembly to do more. Education must be a priority in the state of Virginia.” RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras implored that legislators “do right by our children by putting real dollars on the table” for schools.
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Lawmakers seeks new alert system for missing adults
Ashanti Billie’s family met with Sen. Mark Warner last week. A new piece of federal legislation could change how missing person information is broadcast when the disappearance involves someone age 18 or older. The legislation is called the Ashanti Alert, named after 19-yearold Ashanti M. Billie who went missing in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in September 2017. The bill, introduced to the U.S. Senate by Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate last week. It hopes to utilize an Amber Alert-style system that would notify the public when an adult aged 18 to 65 goes missing. The bill has already been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives after being introduced by Virginia Rep. Scott W. Taylor.
Ashanti went missing on Sept. 18, 2017, while heading to work at a Blimpie’s on a naval base in Norfolk. It took 11 days for law enforcement to locate her body, time where her parents, Meltony Billie and Brandy Billie, could only wait and worry. The Billies had learned early after Ashanti went missing that she was too old to qualify for an Amber Alert, the national system that notifies Americans of the disappearance of a child via media blasts and cell phone alerts. The Ashanti Alert system would work in a similar manner, albeit with strict criteria established to determine when the system should be used for adults. Unlike in cases of missing children, there is a certain expectation of privacy and independence for adults that could
mean someone has merely gone off the grid rather than being a victim of foul play. The state of Virginia has already enacted the Critically Missing Adult Alert Program, which is nicknamed the Ashanti Alert. The program notifies local, state and regional police to alerts for adults that fit the criteria established within the CMAAP. On a national level, Ashanti Alerts would enfold into the Blue Alert system, a program created in 2014 after New York Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were ambushed and killed while on duty. The Blue Alert system notifies the public when a suspect who has killed or assaulted a police officer remains at large. The criteria established under
the House Bill requires the hiring of a national coordinator to create guidelines for issuing an Ashanti Alert. After the system has been implemented for a year, the coordinator will report to Congress how many states elected to use the system, how many alerts were broadcast, and how effective the system was in locating missing persons. Approximately 200 Amber Alerts are issued every year. Most of those alerts result in the child being rescued safely. For Ashanti’s parents, the passing of the bill would mean their daughter's death had a purpose. “It would mean her sacrifice was for a greater good just like Jesus’ sacrifice was for a greater good. This alert will keep us lifted,” said Meltony Billie.
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Don’t let small dollar loans ruin your holidays 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 walking or driving 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
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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 personallyowned 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 pre-paid cards will always avoid financial rip-offs, 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! Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s communications deputy director. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@ responsiblelending.org.
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DJT vs the enemies
Well, here we go, again: President Donald J. Trump vs. the “enemies of the people.” It has been said that “some” people pick on Trump. However, it could also be said that Trump picks on “some” people.” So much is going on with Trump: Chief Justice John Roberts criticized Trump for his description of a federal judge who ruled against Trump’s migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” Roberts rebuked Trump by saying, “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges. What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them.” (11-21-2018) The New York Times reported Trump wanted to prosecute Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and other former justice and intelligence officials. (11-21-2018) Furthermore, Trump has attacked Navy Admiral William McRaven (architect of raid that killed Osama bin Laden), as being a “Hillary support” and slow in finding bin Laden. (11-19-2018) In the past several days, Trump has attacked and demeaned three different African American, female journalists: Abby Phillip (stupid
questions); April Ryan (a loser); and Yamiche Alcindor (racist questions). (11-09/10/11-2018) While traveling to France, Trump picked a fight with President Emmanuel Macron by saying that it was “very insulting” for Macron to talk about a France/European Army, before first paying its share of NATO, which the United States subsidizes to its disadvantage. (11-10-2018) Moreover, Trump’s overall foreign policies and international relations have been “questioned” by some academic experts and political figures. For example, Trump has often been at odds with the leaders of some of our “favorite” allies, such as Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the like. Whereas, Trump has been criticized for being overly friendly and too sympathetic towards some leaders of “antagonistic” nations, such as Russia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Philippines, and the like. Many of Trump’s supporters say that he is an “unorthodox” POTUS. That Trump is not a real politician, but a businessman. However, I would say that Trump has been given many byes/ waivers, unlike any other POTUS in our history. Contrast this view of Trump/POTUS: married three times, children by all three wives; three adult “children” and son-in-law, all involved in “our” governmental/White House (businesspolitical) affairs; refusal to show income taxes; substantial time spent in his personal properties; conflicting financial and business interests; number of campaign staffers and administration officials who have plead guilty to federal crimes and/ or been dismissed for corruption and malfeasance; payments to a porn star (Stormy Davis), and a playmate (Karen McDougal), and a pending
sexual/defamation lawsuit by a former contestant (Summer Zervos) on the television show, “The Apprentice;” etc. Trump and some supporters claim that he is a “stable genius,” uses reverse psychology, and is a 4-dimensional chess master operating against amateur checker players. Still other supporters claim that his presidency is a “gift from God Almighty.” In the past several weeks, the Trump presidency has been credited with a “hidden genius” (Jared Kushner, sonin-law) and being advised by a “black intellectual” (rapper Kanye West). (Heck, you can’t make this stuff up….) Meanwhile, critics of Trump claim that he exhibits fang-tooth nastiness and juvenile recklessness. For example, George Wills (Conservative columnist) opined in a Washington Post column (June 27, 2018): “…Meaningless noise is this administration’s appropriate libretto because, just as a magnet attracts iron fillings, Trump attracts, and is attracted to louts. Among his many proclivities and various shortcomings, Trump’s administration has been “swamped” by his selection of only the “very best”: Michael Flynn, former NSA, plead guilty lying to the FBI; Paul Manafort, former campaign manager found guilty of eight felonies, pending State trial on other felony charges; Jared Kushner, senior presidential advisor/ son-in-law, is under investigation for failure to report foreign contacts and under-reported debts and liabilities; six Cabinet secretaries (Ben Carson – HUD, Ryan Zinke – Interior, Tom Price – HHS, Scott Pruitt – EPA, Steve Mnuchin – Treasury, and David Shulkin – VA) spent taxpayers’ monies on lavish travel, office remodeling and personal expenses. Additionally, Allen Weisselberg, longtime Trump
Organization chief financial officer, has been granted immunity by federal prosecutors as part of their investigation into Trump’s business and financial affairs. Then, there is Trump’s history of denigrating and demeaning women, especially those who are perceived to be “strong. competent and established.” Among the many are: Stormy Davis (called horse face); Carly Fiorina (unattractive face); Rosie O’Donnell (fat, ugly face); Heidi Cruz (retweeted an unflattering photo); Omarosa Manigault-Newman (a dog and crazed, crying lowlife); Megyn Kelly (accused of menstruation, blood coming out of her eyes and wherever); Mika Brzezinski (low I.Q. and bleeding badly from a facelift); Senator Elizabeth Warren (regularly referred to as “Pocahontas”); Arianna Huffington (unattractive both inside and out); Representative Maxine Waters (a seriously low-IQ, dumb, stupid person); Oprah Winfrey (very insecure and will be exposed as weak and incompetent); Bette Midler (extremely unattractive); and Cher (stop the bad plastic surgery); and the list goes on… All in all, I would call Trump the “D” POTUS: divider, disruptor, detractor, deflector, disabler, denier, destroyer, disbeliever, disparager, discourager, doubter, etc…. It has been said that Trump has a tendency to “diminish” and “tarnish” those persons whom he comes into contact with, sort of a “reverse” King Midas touch. Needless to say, I am profoundly perplexed and emotionally disturbed that “my/our” president would think and espouse this divisive language and exhibit such hurtful behavior… especially at this time and place in our history and status. John L. Horton Norfolk
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Lawsuit says Va. jail’s ‘God Pod’ violates Constitution A Muslim civil rights group recently filed a federal lawsuit against a regional jail in Virginia, alleging that the jail has set up a Christians-only unit dubbed the “God Pod.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations says officials at the Riverside Regional Jail have set aside a housing pod exclusively for Christian inmates who promise to live in accordance with the Bible. The group says the Christian pod violates the Constitution by favoring one religion over others. The lawsuit accuses jail officials of discriminating against Muslim inmates and others by preventing them from participating in programs that teach their faith and excluding them from the housing unit, nicknamed the “God Pod” by inmates. Jail officials did not immediately respond to a call and emails seeking comment. Lena Masri, CAIR’s national litigation director, said inmates told the group’s attorneys that about 30 to 40 inmates have been moved into the pod since it was established several weeks ago. Masri said a flier posted in the jail described the “Life Learning Program” as a program conducted by chaplains with the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, a group that says on its website that it has chaplains providing Bible-based programs in 22 states. Joe Collins, the senior chaplain at Riverside who is named as a defendant in the lawsuit, did not immediately respond to a call and email seeking comment.
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Masri said the lawsuit adds claims to a suit filed earlier this year by an inmate who alleged that Muslims were not provided food before the morning prayer so those observing the Ramadan fast were not able to eat before beginning their fast. Masri said other Muslim inmates have complained that they have not had access to regular Islamic classes at the jail. “You have a state entity that is endorsing and promoting Christianity over other religions, so Riverside has unlawfully sent a message of favoring Christianity over other religions, while at the same time actively preventing other
faith groups – including Muslims – from practicing their own faith,” Masri said. The lawsuit contends that the Christian pod is unconstitutional on several fronts, including violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or unduly favoring one religion over another. It asks for an injunction to order the jail to dismantle the pod and to provide Muslim inmates with access to Islamic programming and adequate nutrition during Ramadan. The flier posted in the jail said the Life Learning Program is open to
inmates “of any faith group.” “The purpose of this program is to give you the opportunity to learn Biblical-based life-skills and put them into practice so you may experience lasting change in your life,” it states. Gadeir Abbas, a senior litigation attorney for CAIR, said the program is open only to those who want to study the Bible and live in accordance with the Bible. “So really, it isn’t open to inmates of all faiths or it is only open to inmates of other faiths who are looking to convert to Christianity,” Abbas said.
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Coleman challenges grads to find meaningful paths Christy Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum, called on graduates to find purposeful paths that change the lives of others and help future generations during Virginia Commonwealth University’s fall commencement ceremony Dec. 8 in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. “Today is the culmination of all you’ve dreamed about, worked for and now manifest,” Coleman said. “Now that you have reached this stage of your life, there are going to be new paths put before you. …How you choose your journey is going to define you.” Coleman was named president and CEO of the American Civil
to create the American Civil War Museum, which is located in Richmond and Appomattox. Earlier this year, Time magazine featured Coleman on a list of “31 People Who Are Changing the South.” Coleman told graduates Saturday that VCU prepared them to follow any path in life and she challenged them to pursue paths that use their talents and passions to make an intentional impact on others and to determine what kind of “ancestors” they want to be for those who follow. Christy Coleman “I want you to think about that as you embark on your next journey,” War Center at Historic Tredegar Coleman said. “If you succeed at in Richmond in 2008. In 2013, she both of those things, the world will helped orchestrate the merger of the American Civil War Center with never be the same.” VCU has nearly 2,900 professional, the Museum of the Confederacy T:10”
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graduate and undergraduate degree recipients graduating in August and December. VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., told the gathered new graduates “you have made VCU an even better place to live, learn, create and innovate.” “You are a graduating class of scholars with beautifully diverse backgrounds,” Rao said. “Some of you are the first in your family to graduate from a university. You are a multigenerational class achieving the dream of so many by receiving a world-class education. … Some of you came to VCU knowing exactly what you wanted to study and pursue in life. Some of you were
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Will the NFL ever be ready for female coaches PERSPECTIVE NNPA This [NFL] is a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl … (speaking in my James Brown voice). Sure, we are on the sidelines as cheerleaders, owners, reporters and such, but there has never been a female head coach manning the sidelines in any male professional sport. There’s always a first time for everything. Well, hold that thought as we are not there yet. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Rice, though hailed as being intelligent, a great leader and a woman of great character, is an unrealistic candidate for the head coaching gig with the Browns, yet she has brought the discussion of coaching opportunities for women in male professional sports to the forefront. Condi, as she is affectionately called, is also an adamant Cleveland Browns fan. “I love my Browns,” she said. Her love for the team stems from
times when her and her father watched games together and cheered on Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown. But a love of the game does not make a head football coach. She acknowledged that she doesn’t possess the experience needed to take on such a role and had this to say on Facebook: “I do hope that the NFL will start to bring women into the coaching profession as position coaches and eventually coordinators and then
head coaches.” Rice went on to say, “One doesn’t have to play the game to understand it and motivate players, but experience counts – and it’s time to develop a pool of experienced women coaches.” Though Rice never played the game because she is a female, she knows a little somethin’, somethin’. For three years, she was a part of the College Football Playoff selection committee responsible for determining the top college football
teams in the country; ultimately deciding what four teams would compete in the playoff. How’s that for “women don’t know jack about football?” The former secretary of state is wise enough to know that though she is not ready to be a coach in the NFL, there are women who can do the job with the proper training and opportunities. She has expressed an interest in the role of NFL commissioner. If she can broker peace deals in the Middle East, ceasefires and deal with terrorists and drug lords on behalf of our country — then why not? She ended her post by saying, “BTW- I’m not ready to coach, but I would like to call a play or two next season if the Browns need ideas!” At 4-6-1, the Browns could perhaps use a few plays this season as opposed to waiting until next season. I’m just saying. The league however is making strides, as there are few teams that have opened their doors and are affording women the type of on-thejob-training required to be able to take that next step toward coaching in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and the New York Jets all have hired females in some form of football operational capacity (offensive assistant, special team’s coach, strength and conditioning coach, and assistant coach). Kudos to all of them! Rice is advocating for more training opportunities for women to get the locker-room credential that will enable them to climb that proverbial NFL coaching ladder. Given the right opportunities, the sky is the limit: general manager, commission or even president. The only thing that is standing in the way of a woman coaching in the NFL is air and opportunity.
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(from page 9) unsure. But every single one of you persisted. And, here we are today celebrating your tenacity, desire to achieve and your tremendous success.” Coleman was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, VCU’s highest form of recognition, which acknowledges outstanding contributions to society through scholarship, humanitarianism, science, art and public service. The Edward A. Wayne Medal, established in 1971 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions or provided exemplary services to VCU, was awarded to Darlene B. and George P. Emerson Jr. and to Laura B. and Harold E. Greer Jr., Ph.D. The Emersons are two of the VCU Massey Cancer Center’s most active supporters. The couple founded the Highlands-Massey Classic, a golf tournament that is one of Massey’s largest annual fundraisers, in 2006. The Emersons have also generously supported the schools of Business
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Dec. 12, 2018• 11 and Medicine, VCU Health and VCU Athletics. The Greers have demonstrated steadfast support of VCU since 1968 when Harold was hired as VCU’s first professor of Latin American history. Laura taught at both John Tyler Community College and the VCU School of Business during her career. In 2012, the couple endowed a scholarship for an outstanding undergraduate history major who has completed two courses in Latin American history. Last year, they pledged $1 million to create a distinguished professorship in Latin American history. The Presidential Medallion, established in 1984 to honor outstanding contributions of members of the university community, was awarded posthumously to Jan Chlebowski, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the School of Medicine’s associate dean for graduate education. Chlebowski, who taught at VCU for 39 years, died on March 10 at the age of 74. - VCU News
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The big talk Dear Alma, Over my long Thanksgiving weekend, everywhere I went I encountered my married brothas complaining about the same thing – wives not wanting or initiating sex. It was as much a constant as football and turkey. These are good men, Alma. They want to do the right thing, but some feel trapped. They can be faithful and celibate or they can creep. And yes, some have already strayed. (One married friend told of an encounter he had with his girlfriend inside a bathroom that made our hairs stand on end). We all agreed that our wives would never do something so…so…so…so damned sexy and daring. Tell me, Alma. Why do wives avoid sex with their husbands (when the girlfriends can’t seem to get enough)? And don’t give me that lame excuse about wives having to work on their jobs then come home to do housework and homework. Most of my friends share equally in housekeeping and childrearing duties. Simply put, if a wife won’t “cook” for her man at home, shouldn’t she expect him to
occasionally eat out? — Signed, A Real Bro Dear A Real Bro, You’re kidding, right? Aaaahhh, no. You are not allowed to switch to fast food after you’ve committed to a fine dining establishment. Since this is the holiday season, I think it’s high time I address this issue and let you guys in on a “cooking” secret. Hear me when I say this: A thoroughly basted turkey turns out moist and tender every time. Are you feeling me? Let me break it down. In the beginning, you really don’t have to do much to get the gravy going. But once you’ve had your favorite holiday dish year after year, we all know what to expect. You need to spice that sucker up just a little every now and again. Add a little more hot sauce here and a little less mustard there. It just depends on the occasion. Give the turkey in your kitchen all the attention it deserves. You don’t need to take that extra effort outside your home, ‘cause either way you’re putting out effort. Why not display all your extra trimmings where it feeds and nurtures your commitment? Reach into the cabinet and take out everything you got. While you’re waiting for the oven to get hot, delicately rub and pat down your turkey. Please tell me you pulled it out of the freezer this morning and you’ve given it appropriate time and assistance to thaw. Add all the ingredients necessary. Don’t be shy; good cooks make sure they get all up in those nooks and crannies. That’s the old school way; you’ve got to put your foot in it. LOL. Once you’ve seasoned that bad boy to the best of your ability, trust me, it’s ready to roast. (And the specials of the week will make you blush!)
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Gun violence has cut more than 4 years off the life expectancy of black Americans DNN - Gun violence has shortened the life expectancy of Americans by nearly 2.5 years, with shootings driving down the average lifespan of black Americans by almost twice as much as that of white Americans, according to a study published this week. The new research, led by a professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, examined federal data on gun deaths between 2000 and 2016. The study determined that black Americans have lost 4.14 years of life expectancy due to gun violence, while white Americans lost2.23 years. Researchers found stark racial differences in the manner of death, as well as the ages at which people were killed in shootings. Black Americans died much more
frequently due to homicide, often at young ages, with many dying before the age of 20. For white Americans, gun deaths due to suicide were more prevalent, taking place more frequently among older individuals. The study didn’t measure data for Hispanic Americans due to broader limitations in how federal data is reported that makes it difficult to accurately differentiate between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. It also didn’t measure data for other racial or ethnic groups. The research further underscores the severe toll of gun violence in the U.S., along with the longstanding glaring racial disparities in how it affects people. Between 2015 and 2016, a total of 27,394 people died in firearm homicides in the U.S., while an additional 44,955 died in suicides,
Local colleges to the rescue “We are here for you”. That’s the message shared trecently by John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College to Virginia College students who find themselves searching for options after their college announced its closure. Tyler and Reynolds, which serve the greater Richmond region, have put support staff in place to provide Virginia College students with one-on-one assistance in reviewing their transcripts, coursework, and current academic plans; planning their next steps; and potentially transferring credits. “We are sorry these students are facing this disruption to their education,” said Dr. William “Bill” Fiege, vice president of learning and student success at Tyler. “They are part of our community, and their futures matter to us. Tyler and Reynolds want to help them get back
in class as quickly as possible, so they can complete their education, launch their careers, and realize their dreams.” Dr. Thomas Hollins, vice president of student affairs at Reynolds, added, “We understand that this is a difficult time for students affected, and we want them to know that both Reynolds and Tyler offer an accessible, affordable pathway to attaining a degree or credential.” John Tyler Community College offers programs in business; information technology and networking; electricity; and more. Classes are taught at its Midlothian Campus, Chester Campus and online. Reynolds Community College offers programs in business; culinary arts; information systems technology; medical records coding; and more.
according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month. Researchers have previously tried to calculate how these sorts of deaths weigh on the overall life expectancy of Americans. A separate study conducted in 2000 using more limited data set concluded that shootings reduced the average American lifespan by about 100 days, with a significant gap between black and white men. Black men lost 361.5 days, while white men lost 150.7 days. That racial gap remains, according to the study published last week. But the firearm-related life expectancy loss for all Americans is nine times greater in the new study than in the 2000 study. We know that gun violence is not a unidimensional problem, it’s a multidimensional problem that needs solutions on two ends. Dr. Bindu Kalesan, Boston University School of Medicine With those numbers in mind, it’s imperative that elected officials
and members of the public look for solutions,said Dr. Bindu Kalesan, a co-author of the study and an assistant professor of community health sciences at Boston University. “We know that gun violence is not a unidimensional problem, it’s a multidimensional problem that needs solutions on two ends,” said Kalesan. She specifically stressed the need for further investment in local gun violence prevention programs, which can be more carefully tailored to the needs of a community. More robust federal gun policy is also necessary, said Kalesan, though she conceded that routine interpersonal shootings and suicide - the two forms of gun violence responsible for the biggest hit to life expectancy, according to the study - are also among the most difficult to control with sweeping firearm regulations. Still, there’s room for
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Estimates suggest more Americans emerging from poverty The national poverty rate dropped from 14.9 percent to 14.6 percent, the latest five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show, indicating better fortunes for more Americans in the years since the Great Recession. The downtick comes as median household incomes in the U.S. have risen, although disparities remain between urban and rural areas. Across the U.S., poverty rates fell in 14 percent of counties and rose in 8.4 percent of counties when comparing estimates covering 2008-2012 – a period marked by economic suffering during and after the Great Recession – and 2013-2017. The poverty rate was lower on average in urban counties – at 14.3 percent – compared with counties that were mostly or completely rural, where rates were 16.3 percent and 17.2 percent, respectively. There were 110 counties with poverty rates of 30 percent or higher, with most falling in Mississippi, Kentucky or Georgia, according to the new estimates, derived from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Among counties with at least
10,000 residents per the new estimates, these five had the highest poverty rates: Oglala County, South Dakota: 51.9 percent Holmes County, Mississippi: 46.5 percent McCreary County, Kentucky: 41 percent Leflore County, Mississippi: 40.3 percent Clay County, Kentucky: 39.5 percent Among counties with at least 10,000 residents, these five had the lowest poverty rates: Morgan County, Utah: 2.4 percent Falls Church city, Virginia: 2.9 percent Lincoln County, South Dakota: 3 percent Douglas County, Colorado: 3.6 percent Loudoun County, Virginia: 3.7 percent While the new poverty figure – amounting to nearly 45.7 million people – is higher than a one-year estimate for 2017 released this fall, the five-year glimpse offers a more precise measurement, the Census Bureau says, especially when considering communities with small
(from page 13) improvement. For decades, policymakers have sought to address shootings in urban communities by ramping up law enforcement. Although crime has fallen over the past few decades, that sort of approach has done little to address the broader social inequities that often accompany elevated levels of gun violence, added Kalesan. “We are able to send stem cells into space, but we are unable to really address the social problems that we face in our society,” she said. And when it comes to the broader debate about gun violence, it’s important to remember that gun deaths are only one part of the equation, said Kalesan.
Dr. Bindu Kalesan “One thing people don’t realize is that 30 percent of [those who get shot] die, but 70 percent survive,” she said. “We have to consider them as well.”
Poverty is concentrated in numerous counties in the U.S. populations. “This new five-year ACS data allows for a comparison between the 2008-2012 period that included 18 months of the most recent recession and the 2013-2017 period of ongoing economic growth,” Census Bureau statistician Gloria Guzman said in a statement. The economy grew at a 3.5 percent clip in the third quarter of 2018, while U.S. employers added 250,000 jobs in October – both strong marks. The poverty rate has fallen as the median household income has risen in recent years. Nationally, median household income rose 1.9 percent – reaching $57,652 – and in 16.6 percent of counties between the two five-year periods, estimates show.
The new Census Bureau report also links a county’s median household income and urban-rural status to the share of residents who have internet. Although 78 percent of U.S. households had an internet subscription for the 2013-2017 period, households in poorer, more rural counties were significantly less likely to have the service. Counties with lower median household incomes and those with very limited internet access also tend to score poorly in U.S. News’ Healthiest Communities ranking, which assesses counties and county equivalents across dozens of social, economic and environmental metrics to determine overall community well-being.
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Manager reflects on Henrico’s accomplishments Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas last week presented the 2018 State of the County address, highlighting major economicdevelopment announcements, development projects, school construction and other facility improvements, collaborations and other efforts to enhance the community’s quality of life. In a wide-ranging presentation to several hundred business and community leaders at The Westin Richmond, Vithoulkas credited the Board of Supervisors for providing a vision to pursue major initiatives during the past year, including a countywide expansion of transit service and plans for the simultaneous construction of two new high schools as well as a new aquatics center and a new indoor sports and convocation center. He also lauded the board’s commitment to business- and resident-friendly fiscal policies that have allowed Henrico to keep taxes low and spur growth and investment, including Facebook’s $1.75 billion data center that is under construction in White Oak
John A. Vithoulkas Technology Park. “By consistently keeping taxes low for our businesses and residents, Henrico’s economy has thrived, and we’ve been able to do amazing things as a community,” he said. Referencing the address’ theme of “Moving Forward Together,” Vithoulkas thanked members of the audience for all they do to make Henrico a great place to live, work, play and visit. “You, along with other Henrico residents and businesses, are the heartbeat of this community,” he said. “The county’s government merely exists to serve you.
Sometimes, our presence is noticeable. Other times, it’s hidden in the background. Whatever the situation, please remember that Henrico’s government is your partner. We are here, beside you, ready to move forward together.” Vithoulkas highlighted how Henrico has been able to invest in schools, transit service and other services while continuing to restrain its overall spending. The county’s general fund budget has increased by an average of 1.5 percent and supports 56 fewer positions than it did a decade ago. “The efficiencies we’ve been able to achieve are even more striking when you consider the fact that we’ve enhanced public safety by adding 133 new positions for Police, Fire and the Sheriff’s Office,” Vithoulkas said. “We’re asking our employees to work harder and smarter, and they’re rising to the challenge.” Other highlights of the State of the County address included: --Economic development announcements of more than 1,022 new jobs and $763.7 million in investments in new and existing businesses; --Private development projects underway throughout the county, including a Bon Secours freestanding emergency center in Short Pump, renovations and new businesses at Regency Square mall, continued investment at Libbie Mill Midtown, construction underway on the Facebook Data Center in White Oak Technology Park, plans advancing for the River Mill community, new interest in the Westwood area and the completion of infield and other improvements at Richmond Raceway; --Thriving tourism and sports tourism programs, supported by the opening of Glover Park and the start of installation of synthetic turf athletic fields at the county’s high schools; --Continued construction on Cobbs
Creek Reservoir, the largest publicutility project in Henrico’s history and a facility that will help ensure access to public water for the next half century; --Other facility and infrastructure projects, including the opening of Short Pump Firehouse 19 and plans for new fire stations along Staples Mill Road and Nine Mile Road; a new fire training center at the Woodman Road complex; a new mental health clinic under construction on Nine Mile Road and a new Fairfield Area Library under construction on East Laburnum Avenue; --A new housing initiative, with a housing specialist position and a $2 million fund focused on such issues as affordability, revitalization and the needs of aging communities; --Enhanced support for the operating and capital needs of Henrico County Public Schools, with nearly $100 million in school renovations and additions underway and supported by the 2016 bond referendum as well as plans to build simultaneously a new J.R. Tucker High School and a new Highland Springs High School; --The start of service on the Pulse bus rapid transit system and expanded service countywide on the GRTC Transit System; --Continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis through a recovery program developed by the Sheriff’s Office and other initiatives; --Advancements in public safety, including crime reductions in several key categories; --Regional cooperation in public health, public safety, tourism and other areas; --The announcement of a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond to develop an indoor aquatics center and the ongoing review of proposals for the development of an indoor sports and
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2 deadly shootings send chill through black gun owners JESSE J. HOLLAND Gun-rights advocates like to say, “The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.” Some black gun owners, though, are not so sure it’s a wise idea for them to try to be the good guy and pull out a weapon in public. Twice in the span of 11 days last month, a black man who drew a gun in response to a crime in the U.S. was shot to death by a white police officer after apparently being mistaken for the bad guy. Some African-Americans who are licensed to carry weapons say cases like those make them hesitant to step in to protect others. “I’m not an advocate of opencarry if you’re black,” said the Rev. Kenn Blanchard, a Second Amendment activist and host of the YouTube program “Black Man With a Gun TV,” a gun advocacy show. “We still have racism. … We still scare people. The psychology of fear, it’s bigger than the Second Amendment.” The recent shootings of Jemel Roberson and Emantic Bradford Jr. amplified long-held fears that bad things can happen when a black man is seen with a gun. Roberson was working security at a Robbins, Illinois, bar when he was killed Nov. 11 while holding at gunpoint a man involved in a
(from page 15) convocation center; and --Salutes to Harvey L. Hinson, who recently concluded four months of service as interim supervisor for the Brookland District; Gary R. McLaren, who is retiring as executive director of the Economic Development Authority; and Douglas A. Middleton, who is retiring as deputy county manager for public safety, capping a 46year career with the county, which
shooting. Witnesses said the officer ordered the 26-year-old Roberson to drop his gun before opening fire. But witnesses also reportedly shouted that Roberson, who had a firearms permit, was a guard. And a fellow guard said Roberson was wearing a knit hat and sweatshirt that were emblazoned “Security.” Bradford, 21, was killed Thanksgiving night by an officer responding to a report of gunfire at a shopping mall in Hoover, Alabama. Police initially identified Bradford as the gunman but later backtracked and arrested another suspect. Ben Crump, a lawyer for the dead man’s family, said witnesses claimed Bradford was trying to wave people away from the shooting. Crump said Bradford was licensed to carry a weapon but was presumably seen as a threat because he was a black man. The two shootings have brought up some of the same questions about racist assumptions and subconscious fears that were asked after the killings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” lamented Bradford’s death. “That’s what they always say, right? ‘The good guy with a gun stops the crime,'” Noah said. “But then if the good guy with a gun turns out to be a black good guy included five years as police chief. “The State of the County address provides a great opportunity to reflect on our hard work and accomplishments — as well as the work that’s left to be done — before we shift our focus to a new year,” Vithoulkas said. “We are particularly pleased to share this message with the community, because our success depends on having strong partnerships with residents, business leaders and other stakeholders.”
Emantic Bradford Jr.’s mother holds a photo of him. with a gun, they don’t get any of the benefits.” In some other cases involving black men killed by police: Philando Castile was shot in a car in 2016 in Minnesota, seconds after informing the officer he had a gun. The officer was acquitted of manslaughter. And John Crawford III was shot in a Walmart in Ohio in 2014 while holding a BB gun he had picked up in the sporting goods section. Security footage showed he never pointed it at anyone. According to the advocacy group Mapping Police Violence, 1,147 people were killed by police in 2017, 92 percent of them in shootings. While blacks made up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 27 percent of those killed by police, 35 percent of those killed by police while unarmed, and 34 percent of those killed while
unarmed and not attacking, the organization said. Andre Blount of Tomball, Texas, once pulled out his shotgun to help a neighbor who was being attacked by an armed white man. The police eventually arrived and defused the situation, he said. “For me, being a legally registered owner and having a concealed weapon permit, I feel like I have to be more careful than the next person,” Blount said. “Because if not, the only thing anyone sees is a black man with a gun.” Blount said he tells younger black gun owners to really consider whether it’s worth risking their lives in coming to someone’s aid with a weapon. “You want your kids to help someone, but you don’t want them to be shot trying to help someone,” he said. “It’s a sad thing.”
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