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Beat the job search blues P. 5

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Does race affect cell phone use? P. 8 September 10-16, 2015

Myth of the ‘Black Mecca’?

September 10-16, 2015

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Black contractors being shut out of lucrative GDOT deals

By Terry Shropshire Over the past 30 years, Atlanta’s sobriquet has been the “Capitol of the New South” because it has earned the reputation as the “Black Mecca,” where African Americans believed they can work hard and either rise up the hierarchy of major American corporations – metro Atlanta is home to the third most Fortune 500 companies of any city in the country, following only Houston and, of course, New York – or earn lucrative contracts with the state of Georgia and/or with the states’ sports franchises as black proprietors and entrepreneurs much like their white counterparts. As one Atlanta import once told this reporter, “people flock to the city of Atlanta because there is a belief that if you work hard, you will rise up in society.” Studies conducted by major firms, however, paint a very different, and depressing, portrait of how things really are, particularly within the Georgia Department of Transportation. According to GDOT’s “Disparity Report” from 2009 through June 2011, the department awarded 561 federal highway construction contracts totaling $1.7 billion. Those contractors only hired about 14 African American subcontractors to do the work. That figures out to about 2.5 percent of all the contracts. Hispanic subcontractors fair even worse, the study concluded. Bill Cannon, who was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the former executive director for The Georgia Black Constructors Association had this to say about the climate of black contract hiring with GDOT just three years ago: “It’s very disturbing,” Cannon said. “The fact is that we got the information from DOT that validates the fact that African American businesses have been essentially discriminated against,” Cannon told CBS. GDOT denies any allegations that it willfully discriminates against any segment of the population. A spokesperson told CBS Atlanta its minority programs are designed for all, not just blacks. The agency points out that women during the same

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time period secured almost nine percent of contracts. “When you add the dollars that white women owned firms received and you add that to dollars that white males owned firms received, that totals 96 percent,” Cannon rebutted. “Ninety-six percent of all the dollars that are spent by DOT are going to one part of this entire state’s population.” Black contractors organizations believe that they are being systematically pushed out of the higher-paying jobs and skill sets, and are “granted” dead-end positions, such as carrying limber or laborer positions that do not translate to future work. “It is a fact that African Americans are overlooked in the higher-paying jobs and pushed in the lower-paying trades in construction. African American males earn 67 cents to the dollar that the average constructor worker earns,” Cannon continued. This is why the firm of Griffin & Strong, P.C. (“GSPC”) has been contracted by the Georgia Department of Transportation (“GDOT”) to conduct a comprehensive disparity study. The purpose of this disparity study is to examine the extent of participation of minorities and women in the race and gender conscious programs of GDOT’s DBE Program. The Study will also evaluate the contracting environment in the marketplace to ensure that GDOT is not a passive or active participant in past or present discrimination. It is GDOT’s mandate to ensure that public contracting opportunities are equally available to minority and women-owned firms, but also render a diverse and equitable business environment that will benefit all vendors. “Georgia Department of Transportation operates the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in the state of Georgia, which gives preferences to disadvantaged enterprises. Every three years, the GDOT conducts a disparity study to determine if there is a continuing need for these programs, because that is the Constitutional requirement for having these types of

programs. My firm, Griffin & Strong was hired to do the study for GDOT this time,” said Rodney Strong of the Griffin & Strong firm. Even though Griffin & Strong have conducted studies for governments all over the country, this is familiar geographical territory for the firm, which has conducted studies for the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, the city of Savannah, just to name a few. “One of the important components of this is to ensure that minority-owned and women-owned firms in the metro area are aware that we are doing the study, and to make sure they make themselves available to testify at local hearings and to participate and be a part of any focus groups that might assemble, that they return survey questions that are sent out to them with their responses, so that we can do adequate research to determine whether there is a need to continuing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Strong said there were will be another public hearing in Columbus, Ga., since there was not a very good turnout at the last one, and the firm will conduct focus hearings and anecdotal interviews, analyzing data as well as studying the statistical data. They are also doing other quantitative evidence gathering. The firm, Strong said, should be complete with their study about March of 2017. “it’s an ongoing process right now.” Margaret Muhammad, the current president of the Georgia Black Constructors Association, says these studies are little more than window dressing. “We’ve done previous disparity studies. And what it shows that there was present effects of past discrimination on minority businesses in he marketplace. There continues to be discriminatory barriers to minority and women-owned businesses participating in the marketplace today, particularly in the private sector.” Griffin & Strong’s study will determine if the state of Georgia is getting better or worse in its hiring and bidding process with minority-owned businesses.

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NAHSE announces Anthony V. King as new president By Atlanta Daily World Staff Roy L. Hawkins, Jr. will pass NAHSE’S gavel to incoming President Anthony V. King during the opening of the 30th Annual Education Conference, Business Meeting and Exhibition taking place at the New Orleans Marriott October 1316. Mr. King is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of The Wellness Plan Medical Centers. During his tenure, King’s strategic vision and “result’s oriented” leadership have resulted in enhanced patient and provider relationships and achieving increased organizational performance. As a widely recognized, focused and effective leader, Mr. King’s operational excellence skills and deep experience in healthcare

MARTA to pilot WiFi at stations and in tunnels

have produced widespread recognition and a reputation for operational and financial turnaround expertise. Prior to taking the helm of The Wellness Plan Medical Centers, Mr. King successfully served in a variety of executive positions including: President/CEO of the Family Health Center; President of the Kalamazoo County Health Plan; President of Saint Mary’s Health Management Company (Trinity Health) and, Director for a variety of departments and services for Detroit Riverview Hospital (Detroit-Macomb Hospital Corporation). Mr. King completed a Masters of Health Service Administration degree from the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, also at the University of Michigan. His commitment to serving and bringing about positive change has been demonstrated through his tireless efforts and active participation in the community as a leader and volunteer. He has served on the Board of Directors for: National Association of Health Service Executives; Community Choice of Michigan; Gift of Life Michigan; Hispanic Center of West Michigan; Founder of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, and Michigan Primary Care Association. He has also been featured prominently in a number of national and professional publications including: Who’s Who in Black Detroit and National Association of Health Services Executives’ (NAHSE) Magazine. Most recently, Mr.

High school teen faces 10 years in prison for sexting female classmate By Terry Shropshire

By Terry Shropshire MARTA plans on providing Wi-Fi and cellular access at all of their train stations and in tunnels within the next few years at no cost to the customers. In fact, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authorities plans to make a profit from the deal they have structured, officials stated. MARTA CEO Keith Parker said they “were assuming it would cost us several million dollars a year. And instead, our IT was able to pull together with the finance and procurement group to structure a deal that has the provider paying us for the privilege.” If all goes as planned, a six-month pilot project would start in January with three stations — Five Points, Peachtree Center and Georgia Dome/Georgia World Congress Center and inside a tunnel that connects them. All 38 stations would feature cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi access by July 2018. The $25 million system would be designed, installed and maintained at no cost to MARTA. In fact, the transit agency would profit from the deal. According to WSBTV, MARTA will get $1 million up front by signing the contract prior to construction. After the vendor signs up cellular carriers, it would provide MARTA with a 55 percent profit share for the first 10 years and 60 percent for the decade after that. The profit-sharing agreement could bring in as much as $10 million in revenue to MARTA in the first decade and almost double that amount in years 11 through 20, according to the vendor’s estimates. MARTA Chief Information Officer Ming Hsi, who presented details of the preferred vendor agreement said the board is set to vote on the contract sometime within the next month.

King received the Michigan Primary Care Association’s Distinguished Service Award and has received the Contemporary Pioneer Award. Mr. King was also named by the Michigan Chronicle as one of their 2009 Men of Excellence. The prestigious award recognizes African-American men who motivate and inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service. “I am sincerely honored and privileged to serve as President of this prestigious organization. I look forward to continuing our rich tradition, mission and values.” Professionally, Mr. King is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a former Chairman of the Membership Committee. As an active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., he has served in a number of leadership positions for the fraternity. Additionally, he was the National Treasurer for the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE); Immediate Past President of the Detroit Chapter for NAHSE; just served as President-Elect for the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE); as well as former Board Chair for the Michigan Primary Care Association. Mr. King resides with his wife and two daughters in Grand Rapids. They all enjoy golf, reading, quality time with friends and family and active participation in their church.

A star high school football player’s career has come to a crashing halt, and his freedom for the next ten years is in grave jeopardy after authorities found evidence of the student-athlete sending sexually explicit messages and images to his girlfriend, who is also in high school. Authorities in Fayetteville, N.C., according to WRAL, accidentally ran across the text messages and images while they were investigating another individual being accused of statutory rape. Carmega Copening, 17, was not even a person of interest and his mother, confident her son had not committed any crime, agreed to let authorities check out her son Copening’s phone to find evidence of third-party messages going back and forth. This took place last fall when the two teen sweethearts were each 16 years old. What police found in Copening’s phone detoured their investigation and led the former football player to be thrown in jail and the girlfriend also being charged with felonious distribution of pornographic material. Authorities were investigating an alleged statutory rape of another individual when they asked Cormega Copening’s mother if they could check out the the phone for third-party information being sent back and forth. Copening was not even a person of interest in the initial investigation, much less not even a suspect, so his mother innocently allowed officers to look through the teen’s phone for possible evidence to help the investigation of this other person. Officers noticed Copening’s phone and noticed nude photos that he took of himself and others sent by his 16-year-old girlfriend. Copening was immediately arrested for possessing child pornography. In North Carolina, you can only receive and send explicit material if you’re over 18. However, individuals who are 16 can be charged as adults when accused of committing a crime. Copening has been charged with two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation and three counts of third-degree exploitation. If convicted, he could face 10 years behind bars and be forced to register as a sex offender. The teen has been dropped from his high school team. His girlfriend, probably equally horrified that she could wind up in a hardened prison for something she thought was innocent fun with her high school boyfriend, decided to opt for a a plea deal and was sentenced to one year probation without access to a cellphone, a class on making smarter life decisions, and a $200 fine. Many observers and legal pundits believe the laws are anti-

quated, that the teens were being treated much too harshly since they were both underage at 16 years old. Moreover, they argue that the law was designed to protect innocent youth from much older sexual predators — not two teens of the same age. But authorities says the law is clear when it comes to this matter. “If you are under the age of 18 and disseminate pictures of yourself or receive pictures of someone under that age, it falls under the sexual exploitation of minors’ statute,” North Carolina’s Cumberland County Sergeant Sean Swain told The Independent.

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Toyota to invest in Jesse Jackson Fellow Scholars

By Atlanta Daily World Staff Toyota is partnering with Rainbow PUSH Excel to provide $75,000 scholarships to ten deserving engineering and business college students through the Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Fellows Scholarships. As an encouragement for all students to put their best foot forward and take their education seriously, the scholarship recipients received their awards at the Annual Rainbow PUSH Back-To-School Rally in Chicago. “The scholarship recipients were selected from hundreds of applicants,” said Simon Nagata, chief administrative officer, Toyota North America. “Toyota is proud to recognize and invest in the outstanding academic achievements of these 10 scholars. The commitment to community service and personal excellence of these future leaders is truly inspiring, and we are excited to be a part of their journey.” With STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professional jobs going unfilled, Toyota is preparing to fill the pipeline with qualified candidates. These extraordinary students’ studies range from chemical to mechanical engineering to business finance and marketing; while hometowns stretch from Cameroon, Central Africa to Chicago, IL. Students had to also demonstrate participation in community service, be in financial need, and were required to obtain sophomore status as of August 1, 2015. The $25,000 scholarship is renewable each year for a maximum three-year period. In order to receive the award each year, the students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the school year. In addition to the scholarships, Toyota is offering these students the opportunity to work at one of their facilities across North America to

gain valuable real-world experience, as well as be paired with mentors from Toyota management to help guide them through the next three years of college. The selection process was both rigorous and comprehensive. A group of 20 student semi-finalists went through a structured selection process which involved written essays, letters of recommendations and rounds of onsite interviews involving several members of Rainbow PUSH Excel, as well as Toyota’s executive and management teams in Northern Kentucky. The group was narrowed down to 10 students who were awarded the scholarships. These extraordinary students’ studies range from chemical to mechanical engineering to business finance and marketing; while hometowns stretch from Cameroon, Central Africa to Chicago, IL. “We are extremely proud of these students and are passionate about lifting any burden or obstacle that may prevent these distinguished students from reaching their highest potential,” said Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “Students who prove themselves capable and eager deserve every opportunity within reach to become all they set out to be in life. We thank Toyota for their generous support and for sharing in our vision to improve the academic lives of these students.” As part of the selection process students took an in-depth tour of Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing facility in North America, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. in Georgetown, KY; were guided through the various disciplines of running a local Toyota dealership; and through management and employee discussions learned about the local and global history of Toyota. They were also treated to a local minor league baseball game.

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Study: CEOs and CMOs differ on need to focus on multicultural marketing strategies By Atlanta Daily World Staff Multicultural marketing strategies have become increasingly important to brands looking to engage in a more culturally relevant and personalized manner. But despite rapid population growth and strong support for initiatives within marketing circles, CEO and board support falls far short, failing to assist marketer’s ability to prioritize and fully fund their efforts. A new poll from the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Cesar M. Melgoza Council and Geoscape -- entitled “Activating the New American Mainstream” -- reveals that half of the 150 North America-based senior marketing executives surveyed feel there is some level of support for multicultural engagement strategies from the senior levels of the organization. While 67 percent admit that the CMO has a high level of buy-in and support for multicultural efforts, 55 percent admit that the CEO does not share that opinion, failing to fully support initiatives. According to Geoscape, the leader in business intelligence across the multicultural market, groups including African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Hispanics will grow to nearly 130 million by the year 2020. Furthermore, the non-Hispanic white population will become the minority, dropping below 50 percent of the population by 2042. This lack of top-level support translates into a de-prioritization of multicultural engagement programs as more than half (51 percent) of marketers admit that there are simply

too many competing priorities. In fact, when asked to rate commitment levels, only 20 percent of marketers felt that multicultural strategies were mandatory and unanimously embraced across the organization, and just over one in four believed that the multicultural market was mission critical for the organization. Specific to investments into multicultural programs, marketers indicate that: - Twenty (20) percent invest in excess of 15 percent of overall marketing budgets to engaging with multicultural markets; 28 percent spend less than 5 percent. - Fifty-three (53) percent of marketers believe their investment into the multicultural market will increase going forward; 15 percent believe this increase will be significant; only 2 percent anticipate a decrease in investment. For those marketers who have deployed multicultural marketing strategies, the operational approach is one that fails to separate initiatives into significant segments. - Only 16 percent of marketers are separating marketing initiatives for specific ethnic groups, a practice which would allow for a deeper level of engagement thanks to relevant communications based on cultural behavioral patterns and insights. “Multicultural marketing strategies must move away from the niche campaign mindset and become an engrained part of any personalized customer experience strategy,” noted Liz Miller, Senior Vice President of Marketing with the CMO Council. “This is no longer a scenario of replacing images or localizing content into a different language. This is about truly understanding the nuances of the customer, including any culturally distinct behaviors and buying patterns that can and must alter the way our brands reach and engage.” Without doubt, the multicultural market in the United States is an increasingly powerful consumer. According to Geoscape research, Hispanics currently represent 18 percent of American households but were responsible for nearly half of the growth in consumer spending from 2013 to 2014. Be-

tween Asian-American and Hispanic markets, the groups accounted for two-thirds of the total economic spending growth. “By understanding cultural nuances and marketing in a proactive and data-driven manner, marketers are positioned to grow ROI...however, none of this happens overnight,” added Cesar M. Melgoza, Founder and CEO of Geoscape. “Targeting consumers without understanding their unique cultural behaviors and preferences risks growth optimization among the consumer groups that quarterly and annual budgets and success can hinge.” Key findings from the 10-question online poll of 150 senior marketing executives are included in a 12-page complimentary white paper, now available for download from the CMO Council. Some 36 percent of respondents hail from B2B organizations, 29 percent are from strictly B2C organization, and 36 percent are from hybrid organizations. Forty-three (43) percent hail from organizations with revenues in excess of $1 billion USD. The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council is the only global network of executives specifically dedicated to high-level knowledge exchange, thought leadership and personal relationship building among senior corporate marketing leaders and brand decision-makers across a wide range of global industries. The CMO Council’s 9,000 members control more than $450 billion in aggregated annual marketing expenditures and run complex, distributed marketing and sales operations worldwide.

Tips for beating the job search blues By Diversity One Careers

How tough is looking for a job? Tough enough that U.S. News & World Report writer Laura McMullen compares the process to being a down-and-out boxer expecting to be beaten. That tough. McMullen uses that metaphor in “How to Overcome Job-Search Misery,” an informative post brimming with good advice from San Diego-based psychologist David Reiss and career expert Lea McLeod. As Reiss says, getting overly discouraged about your lack of success landing job interviews and offers can push you into a self-defeating cycle: You get bummed because your search is leading nowhere, and then you perform worse with your search. What should you do? Reiss’ first two tips are to “have fun” and “vent.” If you love going to the movies or having dinner with friends, don’t deprive yourself of those joys, and if you’re upset about hiring managers not getting back to you or making you feel small, channel your anger into something positive, like exercise. The next couple of suggests come from McLeod — author of the email newsletter called 21 Days to Peace at Work — and they’re somewhat similar and totally valuable: “get some perspective” and “seek support.” The job-search process isn’t supposed to be quick, and by nature, it involves putting yourself out

there and opening yourself up for rejection. It helps to keep this in mind, just as it pays to find a friend or family member who can be “objective but compassionate” and help you work through your ups and downs. This person might even lend a hand with mock interviews. Often, struggles on the job-search front are made worse by lack of money, and on that note, McLeod suggests looking for part-time work. This can be contact work or a temp job; McLeod’s main piece of advice here is to “have it be something that gives you a focus for your energy other than your job search.” Finally, McLeod suggests you use your malaise as an opportunity to “change your strategy.” If you’re simply scrolling through job listings and applying for gigs you never hear back on, try adopting McLeod’s “stop applying, start targeting” mantra and networking your way into companies you’d like to work for. This, too, can be a lengthy process, but as you take advantage of connections and convince people to meet your for coffee or chat on the phone, you’ll start to hear the word “yes,” which can be a major morale boost. Networking has been proven to be more effective than going through online application systems, so the more people you get to know, the closer you’ll get to ending your search and waving goodbye to those jobsearch blues. At least until the next time.

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Hottest celeb kids with their parents’ hustle

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They are the children of the biggest stars in music and acting, but these young folks are not relying on their last names to make their mark in the entertainment industry. Take a look at a few of the hottest celeb kids who prove that “hustling hard” runs in the family. 1 | John David He just joined Instagram, but it already seems that Denzel Washington’s son John David is taking the world by storm. What many may not know is that the former college football player made his acting debut as a young student in Malcolm X. John also co-produced The Book of Eli alongside his famous father. He now plays in the television show Ballers. 2 | O’shea Jackson Jr. The monumental success of the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton immediately put Ice Cube’s son on the map. While O’shea Jr. is a dead ringer for his father, he also won critical acclaim for giving an honest and accurate performance of the legendary rap mogul.

3 | Zoe Kravitz It’s hard to NOT be this hot when you’re the lovechild of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. Yet, their daughter Zoe has made quite a name for herself outside the umbrella of her parent’s fame. She has landed roles in blockbuster films such as X-Men First Class, Divergent, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Zoe also fronts a music band, LolaWolf. 4 | Bria Murphy The daughter of comedian Eddie Murphy is quickly becoming a familiar face, thanks to appearances in modeling ads for Dark and Lovely. Most recently, she teamed up with Wale for a second time as his love interest in the video for his hit Matrimony, featuring Usher Raymond. With her face and physique, it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing more of Bria on the runway. 5 | Quincy Combs It’s been highly speculated that Diddy’s eldest son (whose birth father is singer Al-B Sure) was supposed to star in the hit show Empire. But, it doesn’t seem that turning down that

role is going to slow Quincy’s train. This year, he landed roles in such urban films as Brotherly Love and Dope. 6 | Jillian Hervey a.k.a. Lion Babe Jillian Hervey, a.k.a. Lion Babe, is a rebel with a cause. The daughter of actress Vanessa Williams decided to go into a different aspect of entertainment by launching a music career. Most recently, she wowed the crowd at this year’s AfroPunk Festival in Brooklyn. Her self-titled EP is out now. 7 | Evan Ross His last name needs no introduction. However, the son of legendary singer Diana Ross has quite an impressive resume that makes him a star in his own right. He has followed in the footsteps of his older sister, Tracee Ellis to venture into the world of acting. So far, it seems that he’s on track to have as much success as his sibling. Most known for his debut in TI’s hit movie ATL, Evan has also appeared in the Hunger Games series.

Ice Cube would vote for Kanye, says no to be being running mate By EUR Web The 2020 presidential election is years away, but it looks like Ice Cube has voiced who will be receiving his support when the time comes. “I’m voting for Kanye. Why not?” the rap veteran told the Daily Mail. “Who’s better than Kanye to run?” According to E! Online, Cube’s co-sign comes more than a week after Yeezy announced his intention to run for President in 2020 while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. So with that, the question for Cube is would he consider being West’s running mate when the “Good Life” rapper officially goes in with his presidential bid “No, I’m not into politics like that,” Cube replied. “I’m into helping my people get over the hump. I ain’t got time to help everybody. We got a lot of work to do.” Since he put that to rest, Cube went back to West as he weighed in on whether he could see Kim Kardashian as the First Lady of the United States. For that, Cube mentioned having no problem with Mrs. West occupying the job currently held by Michelle Obama. “It’s cool. If that’s what it is, that’s what it is,” he stated. “No matter who is the President, you gotta all get up and go to work in the morning.”

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The return of ‘Empire’: Highly anticipated second season

By Keith A. Owens Scanning all the “Empire” posts and articles these days, it’s all about the season 2 previews, the buzz, the gossip. Fans can’t wait, and neither can the advertisers. The blockbuster money train is pulling back into the station at Fox, and all is well. But for a moment there, it looked like the train was about to jump the track. Some may remember (what am I saying? Of course fans remember), back in March there was this article that appeared in Newsbuzz Daily stating that the super duper smash hit TV series “Empire” had been cancelled for a second season. Chicken Little once again had a job as the sky began to crumble and fall all

around him as he raced to and fro, proclaiming that the end was indeed near and that life would no longer be worth living. “Inform the loved ones, do what you gotta do, then go find that cliff and jump as you wave goodbye to a world so cruel that it would ever allow such an unconscionable thing to happen,” he said. Well, not really. But here’s the Newsbuzz story that got Chicken Little all worked up: “After record-breaking views of Fox’s newest show, ‘Empire’ has been cancelled. Initially, on Jan. 17, the show was renewed for a second season but now Fox has rescinded ‘Empire’s’ opportunity for a second season. Produced by Lee Daniels and starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the show was a success and many viewers tuned in weekly for the musical drama. It is said that the show is loosely based on hiphop mogul Jay Z’s life. “Fox’s public relations representative, Charles McRae, has stated that the reason for the cancellation is due to contractual negotiations. According to Fox, pay towards Lee Daniels and Danny Strong’s production camp were the main determining factors in the cancellation. It is said that two parties could not reach an acceptable agreement and when things heated up behind the curtains, Fox abruptly pulled the plug on the show. “Lee Daniels is currently meeting with several networks to find a new home for the hit series. He, along with co-creator Danny Strong, will be meeting with HBO, Showtime, Viacom and ABC in the next few days.” Amazing Jay from Detroit was really worried. On April 20, he tweeted, “They cancelled the second season of ‘Empire’! #ImSerious!!” Anyway, it was a lie. Obviously, by now. Empires don’t fall, y’all. Especially not when they generate ratings like this one, because big ratings equal big money, and the number one rule in Hollywood is follow the money. Obey the money. Worship the money. But never, ever, under any circumstances is the money to be shut off. No matter where it came from. Ratings and money. Remember that. There is no such thing as a broke Empire. That’s what they would call an oxymoron. Anyway, Chicken Little got fired (again), as Snopes, a considerably more reputable site known for checking out rumors and reporting on their veracity (or lack thereof), reported the following on April 21: “In March 2015, the entertainment website News Buzz Daily published an article reporting that Fox had cancelled a second season of the hit show ‘Empire’ “The article initially was largely unnoticed until the rumor was picked up by several more legitimate entertainment outlets. The website Bossip, published an article referencing the News Buzz Daily story.

“Although some media publications may be speculating about the future of ‘Empire,’ these rumors originated with a fake news website. A disclaimer at the bottom of News Buzz Daily’s pages states that all articles are for “for entertainment and satirical purposes only.” The official “Empire” Twitter account also rushed to calm the fears of nerve-wracked fans such as Jayme Hoffman, who tweeted on April 18, “Is season 2 really cancelled? Is there any way to petition or raise money for it? ‘Empire’ is the best show I’ve ever seen!” To which “Empire” (@EmpireFOX) tweeted back in consoling tones on that same day, “We ain’t cancelled! We’ll see you soon, boo!” I gotta say, it’s the ‘boo’ that touches the heart with that extra special personal touch, don’t you think? The second season of “Empire” will premiere on Fox on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 pm.

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LIFESTYLE Pew study finds attitudes differ with how Blacks and Whites use cell phones

September 10-16, 2015

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By Atlanta Daily World Staff The Pew Research Center has released a new study that explores attitudes about the use of cell phones in public settings. The rules of etiquette and the ubiquitous devices are still being sorted out, with strong attitudes coming from both users and those in their immediate surroundings. It’s clear from the findings that differences on the how and when to use cell phones are often a matter of age. But the Pew study also revealed that African-Americans as a user group don’t always agree with the conventional wisdom of Whites and Hispanics on how to use the devices. Nearly 92% of U.S. adults own a cellphone of some kind, and 90% of those cell owners say that their phone is frequently with them. Some 31% of cell owners say they never turn their phone off and 45% say they rarely turn it off. This “always-on” reality has disrupted long-standing social norms about when it is appropriate to divert your attention away from those in front of you. The study finds that people think different kinds of public and

social settings warrant different sensitivities about civil behavior. For instance, fully 77% of all adults think it is generally OK for people to use their cell phones while walking down the street and 75% believe it is OK for others to use phones on public transit. But only 38% think it is generally OK for others to use cell phones at restaurants and just 5% think it is generally OK to use a cell phone at a meeting. Not having to engage with those around you is apparently one popular reason that people like keep their phones on, and Blacks more than any other ethnic group cited this as a way they use their phone. In fact, Blacks were more than twice as likely as Whites (12% and 5% respectively) to say they use their to avoid interaction with others. Also, Black cell phone owners are nearly twice as likely to frequently use their phones to catch up on other tasks (31%) compared with Whites (16%) cell phone users. The results of the Pew study are based on a nationally representative survey of 3,217 adults on Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel, 3,042 of whom are cellphone users.

Waist Trainers: What do they ‘really’ do inside your body? By Britta Lee If you scroll through Instagram, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the countless ads promoting waist trainers. While nothing more than an updated corset, these items have gained new steam in the underwear industry. More and more celebrities are showcasing the so-called affects of wearing waist trainers, claiming they can instantly give one the tummy they desire. The many forms of shapewear, and not just waist trainers, give that sexy form fitting attire a more sleek and smooth look. However, many have complained about the pain and faint feelings associated with wearing these garments. While the cost of ‘beauty’ can be painful, it’s important to keep in mind that certain practices might end up doing more harm than good. Here are a few ways your favorite shapewear (waist trainers included) can poorly affect the way your health and well being in the long run.

Organ Compression The entire reason why shapewear works is because it compresses. Given that fact, the garment puts tremendous pressure on your stomach, intestines, and colon. In an interview with Huffington Post, gastroenterologist Dr. John Kuemmerle shared that restrictive clothing can make acid reflux and heartburn worse, and provoke erosive esophagitis. Bowel Issues Placing unnatural pressure on your intestines can interrupt effective food digestion. A properly functioning colon is one of the most vital components of good health. According to Dr. Kuemmerle, “It’s like when people eat a huge meal and then unbuckle their jeans.” Wearing the shapewear can cause abdominal discomfort, bloating and gas, but these are not permanent. It’s important to note, those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other bowel disorders should wear shapewear with caution.

Numbness It is rarely recommended that people sit in shapewear for long periods of time, as doing so can cause a condition known as “meralgia parenthetic”. This is caused by nerves in your thighs being compressed. Symptoms of this include tingling, numbness and pain in the legs. According to chiropractor Dr. Karen Erickson, “It’s like putting these giant rubber bands around your upper thighs and tightening them when you sit.” It decreases the circulation in your legs, and could even lead to blood clots. Unfortunately, how waist trainers and other forms of shapewear affect an individual can vary from person to person. At the end of the day, however, it’s important to weigh the possible risks to ensure that a desirable outward appearance matches your internal health and well being.

The Carter Center, Atlanta Press Club to host panel on mental health By Terry Shropshire The Carter Center and The Atlanta Press Club are collaborating on a panel discussion on the importance of language in mental health reporting. This event coincides with the September 2015 national release of The Carter Center Journalism Resource Guide on Behavioral Health – A Guide for Behavioral Health Reporting, of which all attendees will receive a complimentary copy. The panelists includes: Dr. Ray Kotwicki, Chief Medical Officer, Skyland Trail Andy Miller, Editor, Georgia Health News Rebecca Palpant Shimkets, Assistant Director, The Carter Center Mental Health Program Misty Williams, Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Moderator: Tom Johnson, Former President of CNN WHEN WHERE Monday, October 5, 2015 The Carter Center 6 p.m. – Reception, Ivan Allen Foyer 453 Freedom Parkway 6:45 p.m. – Discussion, Ivan Allen III Pavilion Atlanta, GA 30307 8:15 p.m. – Adjourn R.S.V.P. This event is free and open to the public but reservations are required. To register please click here or call 404-577-7377.

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Mike Huckabee doesn’t understand what matters The 17-person race for the Republican nomination for president closely resembles a clown show, starring Donald Trump. The unfortunate contrast to Trump has been the tepid rhetoric of Jeb Bush, and the usual antics of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Surgeon Ben Carson offered some diversity in the “big debate” a few weeks ago, and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina amplified her profile and earned kudos for her performance at a debate the “lesser” candidates ha. After the debate, each of the candidates has had plenty to say. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, for example, said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be “appalled” at the Black Lives Matter movement, saying it was wrong to “elevate” some lives above others. King dealt with race matters directly. His 1967 presidential address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference explicitly deals with racial difference asking, “Where do we go from here?” Said King: “When the Constitution was written, a strange formula to determine taxes and representation declared that the Negro was 60 percent of a person. Today, another curious formula seems to declare that he is 50 percent of a person. “Of the good things in life, the Negro has approximately one-half those of whites. Of the bad things of life, he has twice those of whites. Thus, half of all Negroes live in substandard housing. And Negroes have half the income of whites. When we view the negative experiences of life, the Negro has a double share. There are twice as many unemployed. The rate of infant mortality among Negroes is double that of whites and there are twice as many Negroes dying in Vietnam as whites in proportion to their size in the population.” Dr. King’s words seem to support theBlack Lives Matter Movement.

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“Where do we go from here? First, we must massively assert our dignity and worth. We must stand up amidst a system that still oppresses us and develop an unassailable and majestic sense of values. The job of arousing manhood within a people that have been taught for so many centuries that they are nobody is not easy.” Here is the Dr. King Mike Huckabee and the others who reject the Black Lives Matter movement, but quote Dr. King need to absorb: “The tendency to ignore the Negro’s contribution to American life and to strip him of his personhood is as old as the earliest history books and as contemporary as the morning’s newspaper. To upset this cultural homicide, the Negro must rise up with an affirmation of his own Olympian manhood.” In other words, Gov. Huckabee, Dr. King said “black lives matter.” Too many have tried to make Dr. King nonracial, stuck on only parts of the “I Have A Dream” speech. They don’t even bother to read that speech in its entirety, ignoring King’s discussion of economic inequality. People like Huckabee would distort Dr. King’s words to serve their own purposes. It’s clear that Huckabee and others don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, or simply oppose it. Those who are open to learning, like Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have met with leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and have expanded their knowledge base. Others, like Huckabee, prefer to ignore the reality of police violence. As long as there is inequality, the Black Lives Matter movement makes a difference. If you don’t understand the reality of inequality in our nation, you have no business running for president of the United States. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C.

Insurgents Trump and Sanders send a message

This has been insurgent summer in presidential politics. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have soared. They are raising issues that politicians in both parties can no longer duck. Insurgent candidates gain traction when their campaigns resonate with voters. When I ran in 1984 and 1988, my campaigns surprised pundits because I was speaking to what many Americans felt. Many Americans were left out of the equation. Workers suffered as jobs were shipped overseas. Both parties had embraced top-end tax cuts, deregulation and corporate trade policies. Both supported apartheid South Africa and called Mandela a terrorist. Neither could see that Israeli security depended on Palestinian statehood. Democrats decided that they had to compete to be hawkish on foreign policy, corporate on domestic policy and timid on social policy. My campaigns exploded in the vacuum. And while we didn’t win, we changed the agenda. A boycott was imposed on South Africa over Reagan’s veto. Congress ended support for the contras of Nicaragua. Years later, U.S. policymakers belatedly embraced the two-state solution in the Middle East. And Bill Clinton ran on Putting People First, calling for tax hikes on the rich, investment in education, national health care and labor rights in trade accords. In this election, Sanders and Trump have raised fundamental issues that challenge a bipartisan consensus that does not work for most Americans. The first of these is the corrupting effects of big money in our politics. Sanders, funding his campaign with small donations, warns of the perils of big money directly. Trump, using his fortune to declare his independence, scorns his opponents as “puppets” of their donors. The second issue is our corporate trade policies that are racking up deficits of $500 billion a year while shipping good jobs abroad and

undermining wages here at home. Sanders correctly indicts these policies as rigging the rules against American workers. Trump makes our “bad deals” a centerpiece of his appeal. The next president will have to change course, or this protest will grow. A third issue is America’s endless wars. Both Sanders and Trump emphasize that they opposed Bush’s invasion of Iraq from the start. Both counsel caution about more interventions in Syria, Ukraine and Iraq. A fourth issue is taxes. Sanders tells billionaires “enough is enough.” He calls for raising taxes on the wealthy and shutting corporate loopholes to invest in rebuilding the country, making college free for all, expanding Social Security and investing in children. Trump is more confused, but he earns applause for insisting that hedge fund billionaires should pay their fair share of taxes. For years we’ve had paralysis in Washington on the key issue of immigration. Millions of undocumented workers live in the shadows, exploited by callous employers. Sanders and Trump are stark contrasts. Sanders is a thoughtful progressive; Trump an entertainer, offering postures, not policies. Sanders calls for a popular movement to transform America; Trump argues voters should trust him to do it. The two major parties will have to change, or they are likely to be changed by voters who have had enough.

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