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Blacks and whites join fight to end police killings
By Terry Shropshire As a former cop in the military, I have somewhat of an understanding what city police officers go through. I know what it’s like to enter into hostile environments full of angry drunks to shut down the party and arrest people who resisted being apprehended. As a private citizen, however, I hate to even be pulled over for something as simple as a broken taillight for fear the officer will quickly escalate the situation to dangerous levels. As a former security policeman, I know what it’s like to be threatened with revenge after a person was fired because I arrested him for drunk driving. I know what it’s like for people to steal sidelong glances of me, to frequently make snide comments as I walked by, to be generally resented … until the public needed me to protect them, save them and break up fights. As a private citizen, I also know what it’s like to be looked upon with suspicion by police for standing still, for walking down the street, for appearing in an upscale department store, for driving in the “wrong” or “upscale” neighborhoods. The exchanges with the police were not pleasant. It is through the prism of a private citizen — who is black in America — that I am convinced that we are at this seemingly dangerous and precarious impasse as a nation. Some political pundits are labeling the socio-cultural climate of today as the most confrontational and tumultuous between lawmen and laymen since 1968 — the year that Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated and riots broke out at the Democratic National Convention. Why such volatility? Two men were brutally killed by police officers, with their deaths captured on camera in gory detail for all of the world to digest and regurgitate. After Alton Sterling of Baton Rouge, La., and Philando Castille of suburban Minneapolis were killed consecutively last week, a tinder box was ignited across the country, especially here in Atlanta where thousands of people took to the streets for five consecutive days of meaningful and impactful protest demonstrations and rallies. At least half of the protesters were white people, which means that many have understood that there is something fundamentally awry with the way police
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interact with minorities. The tensions between police and black citizens was exacerbated immensely when five Dallas police officers were senselessly ambushed and killed. Twelve officers were shot, and there were reported credible threats that a group of teens were planning to do something similar in Baton Rouge. This all culminated during protests on Monday, July 11, which involved hundreds of people —which was at least 40 percent Caucasian — that started at Lenox Square and ended with a sit-in outside the governor’s mansion on West Paces Ferry Road. “Our city is doing the right thing. That’s why we’re
out here, to find out what we can do to move our police department to a better place,” Greater Atlanta Black Lives Matter President Sir Maejor Page told a crowd of protesters Monday night. On Monday morning alone, there were three separate press conferences that took place simultaneously: one with the Concerned Black Clergy; the Mayor’s Office at City Hall, and with the Fulton County Commissioner, Dr. John Eaves. All participants worked zealously to try and make sense of the rapidly deteriorating and volatile relationship between police officers and the black citizens they are charged to “protect and serve.” But the black citizens honestly believe that the officers are agents of aristocrats, whom they protect and serve to maintain the status quo, which means keeping people of color
in line. The protesters refused to leave the Governor’s Mansion until the mayor and police chief came to speak with them, which both eventually did at around midnight. George Turner, Atlanta Police Department Police Chief said he wants “to help move our department to a better place. I was born and raised in this city. I love this city. And I grew up the man that I am in this city, a black man for 57 years, so I know what this city is all about. And I’ve been able to thrive, and if they are prepared to work hard, they’ll be able to thrive as well.” Mayor Kasim Reed, who appeared at the Governor’s Mansion a short time later, had these words for the protesters: “My message is clear, I respect their First Amendment rights. We’re the home of Dr. Martin Luther King and the only thing that I ask is that they don’t (block) the freeways. Dr. King would never take the freeway. There were 10,000 people out today protesting and we arrested less than 10 people. So I’m trying to show respect. So the only thing I want is to make sure everyone gets through the night safely. So I came to talk face-to-face. I know you’re exercising your First Amendment rights. I know your fears. I understand that this is this generation’s protest. But during the Civil Rights Movement, they spent as much time making sure that people got home safe as [marching in] the actual protest.” If there is anyone who knows about police misconduct and brutality, it is legendary Congressman John Lewis, who was nearly killed when his skull was cracked by a police baton during “Bloody Sundy” at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. in 1965. This is what Lewis had to say about the frighteningly high tension levels created by the killings of black men and police: “We pray for our nation, for the people of Louisiana, Minnesota, and the families of the victims, for the police officers, their families and the people in Dallas. There is not any room in our society for violence. We must find a better way in a civilized society to resolve human problems. Violence creates even more challenges, and it solves very little. We also must respect law enforcement officers. Dallas police officers were only doing their jobs and were cut down in the line of duty. I do believe, however, that there needs to be better training of law enforcement officers. Sometimes I feel that maybe, not only those of us who engage in nonviolent protest, but also police officers need to be taught the way of peace, the way of love, the way of nonviolence, to respect the dignity and the worth of every human being. That was what we were taught. When we were arrested, jailed and beaten, we did not fight back. And today, we cry out, we feel the pain; we feel the hurt of the people in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and Dallas and all across our country.” Before change can take place, however, activist want to know what the Atlanta mayor is doing to solve rising violent crime. Smith said protesters want more information about a proposed initiative dubbed “Operation Whiplash” to give more resources to officers in the city. The mayor said the police are stepping up efforts this summer to battle violent crime and murders, which are on the rise this year. There had been 57 homicides in Atlanta as of Wednesday, compared to 44 by the same time last year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
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SisterCARE Coalition advises women on dangers of talcum powder By Advocacy for Action Fund On Monday, July 11 the SisterCARE Coalition, a coalition of community organizations and activists coordinated by the SisterCARE Alliance launched the Read The Label Sis! #tossthetalc campaign hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The SisterCARE Coalition is a growing coalition of over 15 organizations and activists led by the SisterCARE Alliance created in response to the growing need to encourage women of color to begin looking at their self-care choices when purchasing products as a form of health safety and social justice. The coalition’s inaugural act is the launch of the campaign Read The Label Sis! #tossthetalc campaign due to the overwhelming evidence presented in recent court cases linking talc based products with ovarian cancer. Instructions on how to participate with the campaign are found on the
community awareness page of the babypowdertruth.com website. The SisterCARE Assignment The coalition wants every person to share on social media when they read their own labels using the hashtag #readthelabelsis and when you toss the talc using the hashtag #tossthetalc or encouraged someone else to do the same. The coalition is calling for all women of color to read their labels on the products in their homes, toss the talc based products, and become self-care advocates for their families and friends by encouraging them to do the same. Cancer has been ranked as one of the leading causes of death for women in the United States according to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau. “Our self-care practices as women of color fuel economies through our basic purchasing decisions. Reading the label is a self-care choice that could save our lives. We are asking
Atlanta police officer fired for wrongful shooting death of ‘fleeing’ suspect
By Terry Shropshire The family of Deravis Caine Rogers is relieved and elated that the rookie Atlanta police officer who shot and killed their son, an unarmed black man, without proper justification after an alleged break-in at an apartment complex has been quickly terminated by the Atlanta Police Department. But the family’s satisfaction is stunted significantly because the officer has yet to be charged with a felony crime for what they deem is murder. Rogers’ aunt Ella Scott reacted to news of the officer’s termination Monday afternoon, according to the AJC: “Our family is still in shock from one, finding out he was shot in the head by a police officer. No communication from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta Police Department, and then to find out ultimately he had been fired. I feel like they are ultimately not dragging their feet but maybe doing the right thing by my nephew.” Shockingly, the shooting and the decision to fire Officer James R. Burns has been mostly overshadowed by the tumult breaking out in major cities across the country the past week regarding more high profile police shooting deaths of black men in Baton Rouge, La., and suburban Minneapolis. There have been five
consecutive days of contentious protests in Atlanta alone, but others are taking place daily in Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia, to name a few. Burns was fired after it was determined that he had less than probable cause to shoot Rogers in the head on June 22 just because he was suspected of breaking into cars, as he tried to drive away from a northeast Atlanta apartment complex. Burns’ superiors ruled that Burns was not in imminent personal danger of being injured or injured. Additionally, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation discourages shooting into running vehicles. The internal investigation stated James violated APD policy, adding that force has to be “reasonable and necessary” to shoot into a fleeing vehicle. “The force used was ruled excessive because there was no obvious threat made toward the officer,” said Sgt. Warren Pickard, an APD spokesman. The case is also under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard’s office. Meanwhile, the family of the slain unarmed black man awaits word on whether or not the investigative bodies will charge Burns with Rogers’ unnecessary shooting death.
women to read the label and toss the talc completely out of their house. This movement must start in our bathrooms and extend to the boardrooms. Women of color are worth it. We are worth it,” said Anana Harris Parris, founder of the SisterCARE Alliance and SisterCARE Coalition “Many women are not familiar with complex names of chemicals or minerals used in everyday cosmetics or feminine hygiene products, so they tend to ignore the labels and blindly trust the companies that sell the products. Not understanding what an ingredient is, nor its effect on our bodies is unfortunately the norm. My mission, as a scientist and a woman of color in the STEM community, is to demystify the label and encourage women to read the labels as a regular selfcare behavior. Women must get to know the dangers of talc as well as other ingredients found in cosmetic products.” addes Noreen “The Science Queen” Raines, scientis and SisterCARE Coalition Member
NAACP criticizes civil rights icon Andrew Young for comments
In this March 9, 1965 file photo, Andrew Young, from left, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., look on as a federal marshal reads a court order halting a planned voter registration protest march in Selma, Ala. (AP Photo, File) Jeff Martin, Associated Press The Georgia NAACP recently criticized civil rights icon Andrew Young for calling some demonstrators “unlovable little brats” in a speech to Atlanta officers, saying Young should instead join the protesters in demanding police reform. Young made the comments while meeting with Atlanta police officers at a police station over the weekend. He gave a morale-boosting talk to the officers and thanked them for their efforts during recent Atlanta demonstrations after Black men were killed by officers in Louisiana and Minnesota. On Monday, July 11, the Georgia NAACP said Young should use his clout to demand changes in police practices in the U.S. or “go quickly and quietly into a well-deserved retirement.” “While not discounting Andrew Young’s historical contributions to this nation’s progress, Mr. Young cannot cloak himself with the memory of Dr. (Martin Luther) King and expect that serious students of the civil rights movement will not call foul on his statements denigrating legitimate protest only to appease his establishment and corporate friends,” Francys Johnson, president of the Georgia NAACP, said in the statement. A spokeswoman for Young didn’t immediately respond to an emailed request for comment on Tuesday. The Atlanta Police Department posted a video of Young’s entire 67-minute meeting with the officers on its Facebook page. After Young described some
demonstrators as “unlovable little brats,” he immediately added, “but you still got to love them anyway and you got to understand them.” Young repeatedly urged the officers not to lose their cool. “The thing I need to say to the protesters is they don’t know how lucky they are to have a well-trained, sensitive, respectful police force like we do here. And they need to be saying thank you,” Young told the officers. Young also decried the militarization of police elsewhere, saying that smart decision-making is key to effectively policing major cities. “Policing has always been more about brains than about brawn, and you solve more problems with your minds than you ever have with a stick or gun,” Young told the officers. Demonstrators have poured onto city streets for several days in Atlanta to protest the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling by white officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. While there have been a handful of arrests, the protests have generally been peaceful and police generally have been passive, working only to keep demonstrators off major highways. Unlike protests in places like Baton Rouge, police in Georgia have generally not worn armor or riot gear, or been armed with long guns. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has said police showed “extraordinary restraint” during several earlier nights of protests in Atlanta.
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East Metro DeKalb CID launches public safety initiative Off-duty DeKalb County Police now patrolling East Metro DeKalb CID ADW Staff reports Law enforcement professionals are leading new targeted patrols of commercial properties located in one of DeKalb County’s busiest commercial corridors. Public safety patrols conducted by off-duty DeKalb County Police officers launched in the East Metro DeKalb Community Improvement District (CID) during the first week of July. Coverage will initially focus on Wesley Chapel Road and Panola Road. Officers will work staggered shifts over multiple days, primarily during the overnight hours. Patrols will be tailored to watch for property crimes and other types of incidents that occur most often. Sgt. Susan V. Sowell, who will lead the patrols, said CID property owners can contact DeKalb’s East Precinct to report areas of concerns. “I will use a variety of enforcement options, such as highvisibility patrols, the operation of speed detection devices, safety checks and foot patrols,” Sowell said. “The officers will operate in the targeted areas during certain peak hours of crime. The areas will be identified by analytical data, lookouts and persons of interest, provided by the crime analysis.” CID Administrator Nicole McGhee Hall of Nickel Works Consulting said the added security is the first phase of public safety-focused plans for the commercial community. Additional resources may be considered as well as expanded coverage areas. “Increasing public safety is a key component of the CID’s commitment to making this a more economically attractive environment,” Hall said. “We are pleased to have these brave
men and women provide their law enforcement expertise to keep commercial properties and their owners, employees and clients safe. We expect to see an immediate positive impact from the presence of these officers throughout the CID.” As part of their safety services, officers will generate patrol reports detailing their experiences for the benefit of CID leaders. These insights will allow the CID to reach out to commercial property owners and business leaders to advise them of concerns and trends. Additionally, an officer will provide an overall safety update as part of the CID’s regular Board of Directors meetings. The East Metro DeKalb CID formed in 2014 through a unanimous vote of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. CID membership is growing, increasing the revenues to leverage more project funding. The CID accounts for more than 205 commercial property owners.
City of Atlanta honors educator and former AKA president Dr. Mary Shy Scott Hundreds joined Atlanta City Councilmember C.T. Martin and Mayor Kasim Reed as the City of Atlanta renamed Harwell Heights Park in honor of Dr. Mary Shy Scott. Dr. Scott, a longtime Atlanta educator and motivational speaker, served as the 23rd International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. from 1990 to 1994. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is hosting its 67th bi-annual Boulé in Atlanta, which has attracted more than 20,000 members. “Dr. Scott was one of those individuals in the community that everyone knew and loved and she knew and loved you back,” said District 10 City Councilmember Martin, who represents the community in which the park is located. “She provided extensive quality and nurturing service and care to children across Southwest Atlanta with over 30 years of dedicated service to the Atlanta Public School system. She would have been proud to have a place where children gather, named in her honor.” The park is located at 3114 Collier Drive N.W. in Atlanta. Participants in the event included members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., members of the Atlanta City Council and the Reed Administration. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. donated $50,000 for the refurbishment of what will be known as the Dr. Mary Shy Scott Memorial Park. The Department of Parks and Recreation invested additional funding to update the baseball field, basketball court, pavilions, benches, parking lot and city park sign. A native Atlantan and Spelman alumnus, Dr. Scott was initiated into the Kappa Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in 1953. From 1982 to 1984, Scott served as the Regional Director of the Atlanta branch of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In 1986, she was elected First International Vice President, and in 1990 she was elected the Sorority’s 23rd
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International President. Under Dr. Scott’s leadership, the Sorority initiated an international chapter in London, England and completed a $4 Million building project for the sorority’s international headquarters in Chicago. She received a $15.5 Million contract from the U.S. Department of Labor to operate the Cleveland Job Corps Center, which offered youths age 16 to 21 training in alternative programs for education. She capitalized at $1 Million the Sorority’s Educational Advancement Foundation, which annually awards scholarships to deserving students. During her presidency of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Scott led a delegation to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1991 to both install and dedicate the first non-military commemorative plaque honoring unsung WWII hero Doris Miller at Pearl Harbor. Dr. Scott’s influence extended beyond the Sorority to the city of Atlanta. She was a member of the Human Rights Commission of the Atlanta City Council. The Dr. Mary Shy Scott papers, a collection of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. records gathered by Dr. Scott, are held at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. “Dr. Scott was a pillar in the Collier Heights community,” said the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, Andrea Boone. “The residents of Collier Heights wanted to honor her for her dedication to Atlanta’s youth, yet her impact goes far and beyond.” “Hailed as a pioneer, visionary, civil rights activist and leader, Dr. Scott’s contributions to our city and to the world are unmatched and unparalleled,” Councilmember Martin said. Her accolades and accomplishments prior to her death in 2013, include 37 citations and awards, 42 keys to cities and 58 proclamations.
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July 14 - 20, 2016
69th annual Bronner Bros. Beauty Show is back Furthering its reputation for introducing global trends and the next generation of stylists, the 69th annual Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on August 20-22. Themed “Where Beauty Reigns,” the three-day event will grant over 300 manufacturers, distributors and retailers an opportunity to showcase their latest products and services in front of more than 30,000 multicultural cosmetology professionals. Due to the overwhelming success of its 2015 airing
on BET’s Centric TV, show attendees can also witness the industry’s best and brightest compete during a live taping of the legendary “Hair Battle.” The event will be hosted by a celebrity and judged by three world-renowned beauty industry legends on Sunday, August 21 at 8 p.m. EST. “Every Bronner Brothers show is driven by a spirit of excellence and a commitment to continually improve the overall experience. This show promises to deliver our most exciting mix of innovative classes, trendsetting
Resurgens Orthopaedics physicians receive prestigious medical awards
Thirteen physicians from Resurgens Orthopaedics — Georgia’s largest orthopaedic practice — were recently honored with prestigious awards for medical performance both locally and nationally. Drs. Erroll J. Bailey, Tapan K. Daftari, Evander F. Fogle, Edward H. Holliger IV, Robert A. Kelly, Scott A. Kelly, Douglas W. Lundy, Milan Patel, Byron D. Rosenstein, Yvonne E. Satterwhite and Steven B. Wertheim were named to the 2016 list of Top Doctors in Atlanta magazine’s July issue. Drs. Roderica E. Cottrell and Robert T. Greenfield were included in the prestigious physician listing by Castle Connolly healthcare research company. Atlanta magazine uses a database of top doctors compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., an established healthcare research company based in New York, to assist in its annual effort. This year, the publication honored 623 physicians. Doctors are nominated for consideration through both a nationwide survey and a peer nomination process open to licensed physicians in Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton,
Gwinnett, Hall, Henry and Rockdale counties. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers then select the Top Doctors through a rigorous screening process that includes an evaluation of educational and professional experience. Dr. Lundy, Resurgens Orthopaedics’ copresident, said the practice is honored to have so many of its physicians recognized as Top Doctors. “It’s extremely gratifying to be recognized by our medical peers as a practice that provides its patients with an exceptional level of care,” Dr. Lundy said. “Our physicians — both those honored as Top Doctors and those who are not — consistently demonstrate their commitment to excellence through their outstanding individualized patient care. We value our role in the Atlanta community and take great pride in our ability to empower our patients to return to the lives they had before they visited us.” Resurgens board of directors and colleagues recognize these physicians for their continued dedication to the practice and for their superb patient care.
exhibitors and world-class entertainment to date,” said James Bronner, director of Trade Show Operations. “If you’re a manufacturer, a licensed professional or a student who has never attended, we invite you to come and enjoy the world’s largest multicultural beauty show!” In addition to the Hair Battle, other show highlights include: • Education – For students and licensed professionals, the summer show offers more than 100 classes on topics such as advanced cut, color and weaves techniques. Nationally recognized stylists and educators will also showcase creative nail and make-up trends. Salon and barber shop owners and operators can learn new sales and marketing strategies to grow their brand. • Exhibitors – From hair and make-up to barbering and men’s grooming, the summer show will give attendees access to more than 300 well-known multicultural brands across every major sector. Avlon, Design Essentials, Nairobi Professional, Sebastian, and Wahl will be amongst the companies representing the next generation of multicultural beauty. • Entertainment – In response to attendee demand, the summer evening events will feature a combined comedy and celebrity fashion show. Bovanti Cosmetics and Upscale Magazine will partner with Bronner Bros. to present “Fashion Edge & Celebrity Style,” the nation’s largest professional fashion tour on Saturday, August 20, at 8:00 p.m. The runway will include celebrities in the film and music industry, as well as designs by Lisa Nicole and Bramer Leon. Grammy Awardwinning artist and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Kandi Burruss, will also present fashion-forward apparel from her retail boutiques, T.A.G.S. and T.A.G.S.II.
Since the company was founded in 1947, Bronner Bros. has consistently served the multicultural beauty market, which includes hair stylists, barbers, estheticians, make-up artists, nail techs and students. According to the research firm Mintel, the estimated value of the multicultural beauty market is now approximately $500 billion and growing. Bronner’s summer show meets the increased demand to reach professional cosmetologists who create new styles, drive trends and influence the adoption of products among multicultural consumers. “From the very beginning, my father Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner Sr. instilled a vision that positioned the show as the highest platform for celebrating diverse representations of beauty,” Bronner added. “This longstanding reputation is a testament to our history of supporting and empowering multicultural stylists and barbers – many of whom are now household names. We look forward to continuing this tradition at the August show.”
GDOL to recruit for Shaw Industries in Cartersville ADW Staff reports The Georgia Department of Labor will help Shaw Industries recruit about 45 workers for its plants in Bartow County and the surrounding area. The recruitment will be held Monday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and again that same day from 3-7 p.m. It will be held at the Bartow County College and Career Academy located at 738 Grassdale Road, N. W. in Cartersville, the site of the old Cass High School. GDOL staff will be on site to screen the applicants. The company is recruiting full and part-time production workers. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, all employees must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma, or a General Education Diploma (GED), is required. Also, applicants must be able to stand and lift manufactured
products. At least one year of manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. Selected applicants will be required to pass a background check and drug screening test. Applicants are encouraged to bring a resume and dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for jobs. Job seekers planning to attend the recruitment are encouraged to visit www. employgeorgia.com to create an account and upload or create a resume. Having an Employ Georgia account and resume expedites the interview process. For more information about the recruitment, contact the GDOL’s Cartersville Career Center at (770) 387-3760. The career center is located at 19 Felton Place.
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ENTERTAINMENT
How Jay Z became super rich By Steve Holsey
According to Forbes magazine, the authority on all things financial, rap superstar Jay Z (Shawn Corey Carter) has a net worth of $610 million. That is remarkable on a number of levels, including the fact that he ascended from the projects in Brooklyn, that figure is up from $520 million in 2014. It has everything to do with vision, careful planning, tenacity, working with the right people and, as he put it, “staying focused on making money.” “ P e o p l e respect success, they respect big,” he said, an understatement if there ever was one. “They don’t even have to like your music. If you’re big enough, people are drawn to you.” One of the main differences b e t w e e n recording artists of days past and those today is that many of today’s stars have a keener business sense, know where their money is going, have mastered the art of making their money work for them, and some are
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successful entrepreneurs. JAY Z has made a massive amount of money with his recordings and live performances since he emerged on the entertainment scene in 1995. But by far the greatest part of his income is derived from his entrepreneurial endeavors. The spark was lit when Jay Z was in elementary school. A special teacher, Miss Lowden, made him realize that the possibilities for Shawn Carter were far greater than his surroundings. Politics, he recalled, “never trickled down to the area I came from. Where I come from is another world. We were ignored by politicians, by America in general.”
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It is a well-publicized fact that when he was very young (he’s 46 now), Jay Z got caught up in selling drugs although he was not a user. He has never tried to hide that part of his history. He knows that denial is a fruitless endeavor, as is labeling anything other than what it really is. TWENTY-ONE Grammy Awards later, Jay Z could write a book providing a blueprint for success in the music industry, as well as, perhaps even more importantly, a second book on the whys and wherefores of succeeding in business. These books would be in ad dition to “Decoded,” the Jay Z memoir that was published in 2010. The new books would be more detail specific. “I’m hungry for knowledge,” said Jay Z. “The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. You look at someone like Martin Luther King Jr., he glowed. Gandhi, he glowed. I think that’s from being bright and trying to get brighter.” JAY Z’S lucrative business ventures include being co-creator of the Rocawear clothing line; founder of Roc Nation Sports, a sports agency; the former president of Def Jam Recordings; and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he is a certified MLB and NBA sports agent. It’s a wonder he finds time for all this, and more. And then, of course, there is the matter of family first — wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy. Another aspect of attaining success in business, as in working in the music industry, is staying attuned to what’s happening around you, even if you are not initially in acceptance mode. “Whenever people reject change, things change anyway,” he said. “Successful people have a bigger fear of failure than people who’ve never done anything, because if you haven’t been successful, you don’t know how it feels like to lose it all,” he said. “Why do you think some people get stuck in boxes? It’s that fear of going back down.” Jay Z’s other business ventures include or have included owning an upscale sports bar; investing in a line of beauty products; being co-brand director for Budweiser Select; being part owner of the Brooklyn Nets NBA team; investing in real estate development; and serving as executive producer of a basketball video game. In all probability, Jay Z has several highly-likely-to-beprofitable business projects in the works, and there will be more after that.
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July 14 - 20, 2016
Peach State Health plan kicks off Family Fun Fitness Peach State Health Plan kicks off its summer Family Fun Fitness series for members across Georgia to offer personal trainers, fitness supplies and two hours of fun-filled workout activities designed to get the entire family moving. The program is open to all fitness levels. Peach State Health Plan is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter and its Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. Peach State Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene
Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise. The Family Fun Fitness series dates are: Saturday, July 23 from noon until 2p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 from noon until 2p.m Saturday, August 20 from noon until 2p.m All series activities will be held at Oak Hill Community Center, 2805 Metropolitan Pkwy, and admission is free and open to the public. For more information or to register for the series, call 800-704-1484 (TDD/TTY: 800255-0056)
Bounce TV calls for de-escalation training for police Martin Luther King III and Network Stars to Participate, Effort in Partnership with The Root Bounce TV, the first and only over-theair broadcast television network for African Americans, is calling on the Department of Justice to make de-escalation training a requirement of all local law enforcement receiving federal funding and equipment. Bounce TV will implement a major on-air, online and company-wide initiative to lobby for the cause, which will include Martin Luther King III, a founding father of Bounce, and the casts and producers of the network’s original shows including “Ed Gordon,” “In The Cut,” “Saints & Sinners,” “Mann & Wife” and “Family Time.” “We arm our police with weapons but we need to do better at arming them with the teaching and training on how they approach situations involving African Americans and how to de-escalate them,” said Mr. King III. “This is not an indictment of all police personnel, just an element within a group of people who have difficult, challenging and stressful jobs. Our police protect and serve all Americans and all of them need to approach each and every situation with the same sense of civility. We must do all we can to help them with committed sensitivity training and work towards eliminating the implicit bias that is at the heart of the matter.” Bounce TV is teaming with The Root, the premier news, opinion and culture site for African-American influencers, to support the effort. The Root’s editorial outlining the call to action can be found by clicking here. People can stay connected with the initiative on social media by following Bounce TV’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts (@bouncetv) and by using the official hashtag, #CallJustice4Peace. Bounce TV is the fastest-growing AfricanAmerican network on television and airs
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Don’t let a physical disability cancel your summer travel pressures that arise in our daily lives. Yet, for more than 1.2 million people in Georgia with a disability, feeling at ease during a trip can be difficult at times. If you have a disability, or know of someone traveling with a physical restriction, below are some helpful tips to make the trip enjoyable and stress-free.
By Dr. Mark Kishel During the summer, a majority of us will take a trip to our favorite vacation spot — or hit the road in search of a new one. Traveling can play an important role in our shortand long-term health, giving us the ability to relax from the
General Advice • Plan your trip ahead of time. Doing your homework — such as researching accommodations offered by airlines, area hotels, and tourist attractions — will minimize accessibility challenges during your trip. When you call, speak directly with someone before booking your reservations and clearly describe your disability and needs to the representative. This is especially important for hotels outside of the United States as they may not abide by the same handicap regulations. • Keep your doctor informed about your travel plans. Before traveling, remember to provide details of your
Fulton County offers swimming pool precautions as summer heat rises
As the mid-summer temperatures continue to soar, it is open swim time at more than 1,200 public swimming pools in Fulton County. As residents enjoy the water, the Fulton County Health Department warns that accidental drownings among toddlers and youth and recreational water illnesses (RWI) among all swimmers can be avoided by practicing safety precautions. Recreational water illnesses are caused by germs and chemicals found in the pool water. The germs are spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or having contact with contaminated water in pools and water parks, etc., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fulton County’s Environmental Health specialists have been busy inspecting public pools to ensure water clarity and proper chlorine balance. The inspectors also check for the presence of prominently placed safety equipment, including proper gate height, 911 emergency phones and first aid kits. “Some of the most common pool inspection violations are pools where the chemical readings are too low and where the flow meters are not working properly,” explains Fulton County’s Environmental Health Deputy Director Ellis Jones. Prior to entering a public pool, Jones recommends parents of young swimmers and adult swimmers check
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the pool’s latest inspection report. Public pool inspection reports are to be placed in a visible location, typically near the pool entrance or in the main swimming area. To report a public pool safety hazard in Fulton County, call 404-6131303. The CDC and the American Red Cross recommend these additional safety precautions for swimmers: 5 tips to prevent swimming pool injuries and accidental drowning • Check for a lifeguard. If on duty, the lifeguard should be focused on the swimmers. • If no lifeguard is on duty, a “No Lifeguard on Duty” sign should be posted. Swim at your own risk. • Know where the safety equipment is located. • Use well-fitting Coast Guard approved life jackets for flotation rather than foam or air-filled toys. • Don’t swim if pool drain covers are missing or broken, or can’t be clearly seen. Four Tips to Prevent Recreational Water Illnesses • Don’t swim when you have diarrhea or have an open wound on your body. • Shower before you enter the pool. After leaving the pool, hower again for at least a minute. • Don’t swallow the water. • Don’t urinate or defecate in the water.
trip to your doctor as he or she may offer medical guidance for your trip and discuss any of your health concerns. Always travel with a doctor’s note, preferably on letterhead with the practice’s phone number, covering your condition, medications, potential complications, special needs and other relevant information. Ambulatory Disability • Allow an airline to assist. If you’re planning to fly, take advantage of your airline’s accommodations. For instance, if you are in a wheelchair or dependent on supplemental oxygen, an employee will be happy to assist you through security and to your gate (allowing you to go to the front of the line in most cases). They will also alert the staff at your destination, making sure someone will meet your plane and escort you to the next gate. To save yourself time and hassle, avoid connecting flights when possible. • Bring additional parts and tools for your wheelchair. Wheelchairs can take tremendous abuse while traveling, which is all the more reason to pack a small kit for emergency repairs. Visual Disability • Make your luggage stand out. Oftentimes the most difficult task for anyone—disabled or not—is retrieving one’s luggage. An audible luggage locator can help you find your bag quickly as it circles around the carousel. Or, make your luggage stand out as much as possible with colored tape, ribbons or stickers so anyone assisting you can easily identify the piece. • Know where guide dogs are permitted. When traveling internationally, it’s important that you carefully research the anti-rabies laws of those countries as they may restrict the entrance of animals—even guide dogs. Hearing Disability • Research hotel services. Hotels in the U.S. are required to have visual-alert systems so that hearing-impaired guests know when the phone rings, someone knocks at the door or a fire alarm goes off. The same cannot be said for hotels in other parts of the world, so check in advance. • Pack additional resources. If you wear a hearing aid, make sure to pack extra batteries and tubing. If you’re flying, keep a set of batteries in both your carry-on and checked luggage to prevent total loss of hearing aid use. Mark Kishel, M.D., FAAP is Regional Vice President and Senior Clinical Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
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NBMBAA namesTroy D. Evans Vice President of Strategic Programming and Initiatives ADW Staff reports The National Black MBA Association® recently hired Troy D. Evans as the new Vice President of Strategic Programming and Initiatives. In this role, Evans will be responsible for creating innovative content to support the organization’s members and national programs, including the NBMBAA® National Conference and Exposition and the Leaders of Tomorrow®. Evans previously served as National Director of Strategy & Innovation at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), where he cultivated respected relationships with Fortune 500 companies and world-renowned non-profits, and also served as BGCA’s national representative on White House initiatives ConnectEd, Connect Home and My Brother’s Keeper. With a distinguished background in finance, marketing and technology, Evans also spearheaded the launch of BGCA’s Digital Youth Development (DYD) Initiative, a $70M longterm project tasked with creating a digital platform to modernize BGCA’s capabilities and relevancy. “Building strong relationships and programming with our partners is vital to our success, so we are excited to have Troy on our team leading this charge,” said Jesse Tyson, President and CEO of NBMBAA®. “Through his extensive experience
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in this arena, we are confident that Troy will help NBMBAA® strengthen and broaden our programs in ways that create value for our members.” “I was drawn to the Vice President of Strategic Programming and Initiatives role with NBMBAA® so that I can use my skills to deliver at scale impact to business professionals across the country,” said Evans. “Throughout my career, I’ve approached goals with urgency, and am constantly finding new ways to help people, businesses and communities find creative and innovative solutions. This is what drives me every day, and what I aim to bring to the Association.” Evans was raised in Cleveland, Ohio and holds an MBA from Clark Atlanta University, and a BA in Business Management from Morehouse College. NBMBAA® is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional memberbased organization which leads in the creation of educational and career opportunities for black professionals. Established in 1970, the association is dedicated to developing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with more than 300 of the country’s top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector.
WIOA Executive Council meetings scheduled The Executive Council of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board will meet on the Friday, Aug. 12, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a. m. A meeting of the full Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 9:30 a.m. Both meetings will occur at the Adamsville Regional Health Center, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The meetings are open to the public. The WIOA Board oversees activities related to providing an environment that supports a skilled and trained workforce and creating innovative programs that serve the changing needs of employers and the business community. WIOA helps Georgia move toward a comprehensive, customer-focused workforce investment system where job Seekers and employer/customers alike can access a wide range of workforce-related tools and information needed to manage their work activities. Services are provided through a network of One-Stop Centers statewide. Through the WIOA, unemployed and underemployed adults, young people, dislocated workers and displaced homemakers can “Jump Start Their Future” by obtaining career training, skill upgrades or retraining in new careers after losing employment resulting from business closings or downsizing. Additionally, WIOA allows businesses to provide leadership and information towards re-training and skills upgrades and works to ensure that Workforce Development prepares residents for current and future jobs.
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By Amber Patton Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore (D-4th / Chicago, IL) will honor African American male student, Darius J. Johnson, during the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s meeting today. Johnson, a Chicago native, has proven society’s statistics wrong. When he was five weeks old, Johnson’s mother was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Raised by his grandparents, he excelled in academics. In elementary school Johnson was a member of the National Junior Beta Club. He attended King College Prep High School where he played in the band and was a member of the South Shore Drill Team. Johnson graduated Morehouse College this past spring where he majored in English with a minor in Journalism. Johnson interned at Perfect Pitch Media Group, where he learned that his boss, Tenisha Bell, was also a Chicago native. The two discovered they both lost their parents to the senseless gun violence that plagues Chicago’s streets. Bell’s father was killed when she was just five years old. Johnson and Bell were featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune this past March. “I called Morehouse looking for a star student to intern at my firm. Darius came highly recommended as a leader on campus and someone who was serious about his career,” recalls Bell, president of Perfect Pitch Media Group. “Darius is a superstar. His work ethic is impeccable. In a disheartening time in our society where Black boys are being discounted, hunted by cops and by each other, Darius should be celebrated,” she added. Bell, a former CNN executive producer, recommended Johnson for an internship at CNN. After his internship ended, the network offered him a summer freelance role. This fall Johnson will attend graduate school at Columbia University School of Journalism. He will be one of only six African American students in his class. “Receiving this resolution just lets me know that my job is not done until I reach back to those in my community to help them achieve their goals as well,” said Johnson.
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The choice we face is clear In the presidential race, July is convention month. Each party selects its ticket — the nominees for president and vice president — and the choice becomes clear. For all the noise about a Republican revolt against Donald Trump, we already know the choice we will face: Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. This campaign has already turned nasty, but looking beyond the clamor there are some things we know. Hillary Clinton is the most experienced and prepared of the two candidates. An attorney, former first lady, senator and secretary of state, she is one of the most experienced candidates for the presidency ever. She will be ready from day one. She knows up close what it takes to be president, how to put together and run an administration. Donald Trump is one of the least prepared candidates in memory. He has not held public office. He has little experience in foreign and national security issues. His major previous relationship with the legislators he must deal with is, as he tells us, as a donor, a businessman seeking favors. He’s amassed a fortune in business, but he seems better as a salesman than an administrator. He’s certainly had a hard time putting together a professional campaign staff or organizing a political convention. Hillary Clinton is a progressive. Her candidacy builds on the progressive movements of our time. She is a lifelong champion of women and children. She supports equal rights for people, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual preference. She’s for overturning Citizens United and limiting big money in politics. She’s for reviving the Voting Rights Act and removing barriers to voting. She’ll push to raise the minimum wage, to fund our schools, to make college more affordable, to expand access to health care. She will push for public investment to rebuild our country and put people to work. She’s for raising taxes on the wealthy, cracking down
on corporate tax dodges, making Wall Street more accountable, empowering workers and curbing CEO abuses. She may not be as bold a reformer as Bernie Sanders is, but there is no doubt she is a progressive who believes in a government on the side of working people. Donald Trump, we know, will cut taxes on the rich and corporations. We know he wants to build a wall on the Mexican border. He’s run a divisive campaign, filled with racial insult and nativist appeal. He says he’s against our trade deals but offers as an alternative only that he’d get a better deal. He promises to rip up the nuclear weapons agreement with Iran, which would give the zealots in that country the license and the incentive to build nuclear weapons. He says he wants to rebuild the country, but gives us no sense about how he would pay for it, other than the infamous wall that he says Mexico will pay for. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are viewed unfavorably by large numbers of Americans, with Trump setting records in that regard. Clinton bears the burden of right-wing political attacks that go back to the early 1990s (and before that in Arkansas). Every misstep has been inflated into a scandal, every misstatement into an indictment. Trump started the campaign as a celebrity, rose through notoriety and earned his disfavor by insulting wide sectors of the American people. Despite these unfavorable polls, both won the nomination by winning the most votes in the primaries. Now we have a choice. The most experienced against the least experienced. The progressive against the conservative. Someone who seeks to bring us together against someone who has risen by tearing us apart. There is a long way to go before November. Events and the campaigns will tell us more, but the choice is already clear.
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John Lewis: One of a kind More than a couple of million folks have responded to the words spoken by Jesse Williams, which points out the fact that many black people are mesmerized by words that excite us and stimulate our emotions. Rather than initiating practical and appropriate actions as a result of words that make us feel good, we usually end up celebrating, espousing, regurgitating, and discussing, ad nauseam, those words instead of implementing strategies that make us “do good.” The speech by Williams was important and relevant, especially to black people. I appreciate his words and his willingness to make his statements on such a widely viewed stage. He used his fame and the very popular BET Awards Show to put forth a message that has been spoken and written by others before him, but also one that we need to hear over and over. Seems to me that when someone famous says the same things other nonfamous folks have said, it takes hold quicker and our light bulbs come on faster. Questions: How long will the message last, and will we act upon it? Jesse Williams’ background, political affiliations and motivations notwithstanding, his message was more important than the messenger. But since we are so attuned with what our celebrities say, he had instant credibility with many young and older folks alike. This is not to suggest that we discriminate against a message because of its messenger. A moron can bring a valid message. Suppose Clarence Thomas had said the same thing Williams said. Would we reject that message? My point is that black folks should be able to discern a positive message that comes from any messenger, so that we can know “why” the message is being promulgated and be able to respond appropriately to that message. Emotional catchwords and phrases are fleeting and seldom cause any improvement in our well-being. Remember: “I have a dream!” “Down with dope – Up with hope!” “No justice, no peace!” “Yes we can!” and all the other words we have heard and chanted millions of times? I’d rather we follow words from Richard Allen, “To Seek for Ourselves,” Marcus Garvey, “One God, One Aim, One Destiny!” and Elijah Muhammad, “Do for Self.” I chose to hear some of those words in Williams’ speech, and I give him credit for speaking on
the subject. It’s on Mr. Williams now to show us what he meant by putting his words into action; and it’s up to the rest of us to develop strategies and initiatives that will move our people forward. Jesse Williams spoke on issues that I have written articles about as far back as 1994, more specifically, one titled, “The Young and the Relentless,” in which I described how many young blacks were becoming entrepreneurs. Rather than falling for the okey-doke of buying and wearing someone else’s brand, they were developing, marketing, and selling their own brands. Unfortunately, as the article also cited, many of our young entertainers had succumbed to the lure of “OPS” (Other People’s Stuff) e.g. Adidas, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. rather than “OPM” (Other People’s Money). It is ironic that, in April 1997, Forbes Magazine featured a front-page article titled, “Badass Sells,” by Joshua Levine, which aptly illustrated much of the tremendous economic potential within the younger segment of black America. It also described how the hip-hop culture had been co-opted by designers such as Hilfiger and manufacturing giants like Nike. Now in 2016, Alicia Keys is featured in a commercial for Levi’s jeans, in which she says, all women are “Badass,” so I guess it still sells. But I digress. Will Jesse Williams’ comments simply become last month’s shining moment for Black folks, or will his message finally be transformed into real economic progress for our people? Will his two minutes of enlightenment and in-yourface rejoinder to our plight make their way into the pantheon of speeches by our learned elders, or will they drift off into oblivion never having gained traction or made a significant difference in our lives? Will Jesse Williams’ one shining moment become activated within us to the degree that we begin to coalesce and collaborate to build an economic foundation from which we can truly have an impact on public policy? Yes, we had yet another shining moment when Williams took the stage to accept his award. Will its sheen fade to black, or will that moment turn into momentum for black progress? Remember: A moment is not a movement, but a moment can start a movement.
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