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May 11-17 2017
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Atlanta Community Food Bank President and CEO Kyle Waide, Community Farmers Markets Special Projects Director Hilary King, MARTA Manager of Retail Concessions Denise Whitfield, MARTA GM/CEO Keith T. Parker, USDA Southeast Regional Administrator Robin Bailey, Region 4 FTA Administrator Dr. Yvette G. Taylor, MARTA Chief of Staff Rukiya Thomas, MARTA Senior Director of TOD Amanda Rhein and Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, who represented the Office of the Mayor, pose for a photo at the market ribbon cutting ceremony at the Five Points MARTA station Sept. 23. | Photo courtesy of MARTA By Kamille D. Whittaker The West End is not exactly what the USDA would consider a food desert. There’s a Kroger within walking distance and on the bus route from the West End Station. But when surveyed, more than 75 percent of West End residents and MARTA customers who responded expressed interest in a fresh market at the station, citing a lack of access to fresh produce and fresh fruit. And so MARTA delivered. by launching the Fresh MARTA Markets in an effort to spread its Transient Oriented Development projects equitably throughout the city and bring amenities to its TOD projects that are not currently in transit-dependent communities -- specifically to its weaker, more challenging markets like the south and west side. This innovative food access solution became a partnership between Community Farmers Markets, GA Food Oasis-Atlanta, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Organix Matters, and MARTA. The Fresh MARTA Market sources locally grown produce from members of the Southwest Atlanta Growers Cooperative and farmers affiliated with Community Farmers Markets, as well as several local food hubs, giving local farmers the opportunity to sell more produce to consumers that might not otherwise make it to a farmers market. This produce is complemented by non-local produce so that Fresh MARTA Market patrons can do a large amount of their fresh food shopping on their way to or from home.
“We realize that all communities don’t have adequate access to fresh and affordable produce,” said MARTA GM/CEO Keith Parker. “For us, the Fresh MARTA Market is an opportunity to help bridge that gap while promoting healthy meal choices.” Now in its third season since its pilot debut in
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2015, the Fresh MARTA Market has managed to sustain and scale what eluded the owners of the Boxcar Grocer. Sibling duo Alison and Alphonzo Cross had good food, engaging vibes and thriving community top of mind for the geo-social hub of downtown Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill, West End and Mechanicsville offshoots. By shortening the supply chain and working directly with local farms like Truly Living Well, Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, HABESHA, and Patchwork City Farms, they attempted to change what it meant to make healthy food accessible — especially to urban communities previously lacking the availability of choice. At its zenith, the Crosses launched their version of an indoor farmers market. “Part food court, part pop-up restaurant. It started with us questioning how we could offer a wider variety of food and involve as many other businesses as possible,” says Alison. “We took the experience of the outdoor farmers market — different vendors, rotating schedules, surprises — and brought it inside. A rotating team of vendors selling directly from stalls in the store, very similar to a farmers market.” But rising food and labor costs and lack of infrastructure in the immediate area to help make it easier for people to actually access the store plagued the grocer. It shuttered its doors in 2015, right on the cusp of MARTA’s Fresh Market pilot. “Over the last 10 years, the American population has been fed a version of new urbanism that re-imagines suburban sprawl replaced by mixed-use communities offering access to services, food, and economic opportunities capable of creating a sustainable foundation for local neighborhoods.” What had failed to materialize with this paradigm shift to date, however, was a replicable business or quasi-business response with how food can be incorporated into this type of urban design. “If we are to redefine urbanism by transforming the built environment and the human relationships
therein, the purpose for which leads to an increase in opportunities for healthy communities, then equitable solutions to landscape management, food distribution, and sustainable growth of local producers must be paramount in the civic conversation and distribution of capital to ensure that this new model can emerge. Transformational re-engagement with the landscape from a business perspective means valuing the people most responsible for impacting the health of the population and the environment. To put it bluntly: our ‘new’ cities should begin with the economic sustainability of local farms.” Cynthia Garett, Food Systems Innovation Manager for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, made the transit-to-table connection with infrastructure and food security as well. “Transportation is a key factor in improving access to food, especially for underserved communities that have indicated a need for retail opportunities to access affordable fresh and healthy food. Each of the partners in the Fresh MARTA Market represents a unique, yet essential perspective to the venture; a collaboration of community, farmers, market and transportation.”
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Dr. Yvette Taylor, FTA Administrator, congratulates MARTA on its second year of the Fresh MARTA Market The Fresh MARTA Market has continued to grow and now serves four rail stations — West End, College Park, H.E. Holmes and Five Points. This year, the Atlanta Community Food bank will conduct screenings for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Childcare and Parent Services programs, which offers childcare subsidies to some of Georgia’s neediest families. Shoppers can also use Georgia Fresh for Less, formerly SNAP 2-for-1. Under the program, every dollar spent at the market becomes $2 in goods for shoppers. “The Fresh MARTA Market is not an end or a comprehensive solution but it is a start and opportunity to engage farmers and consumers outside of the traditional farmer’s market model,” says Garett. “Ideally in future years, farmers would have individual agreements with MARTA to operate stands at all 37 transit stations.”
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Mayor Kasim Reed leads mission to Cape Town, South Africa ADW reports Mayor Kasim Reed is in Cape Town, South Africa this week for a wide-ranging mission focused on boosting entrepreneurship, resiliency, and the arts and entertainment industries. This trip follows Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille’s visit to City Hall in October 2016 to further cooperation between Atlanta and Cape Town -- establishing the two cities as the primary gateway for U.S.-African relations. “Cape Town is a strategically important international partner for the City of Atlanta,” Reed said. “Our cities share the same growing entertainment and entrepreneurial industries and face the same issues surrounding urban development. We also share an important legacy in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the City of Atlanta’s influence on South Africa’s struggle for freedom from apartheid. Atlanta welcomes the opportunity to build on this legacy to create robust, global economies for both our cities as well as to promote cross-continental exchanges and friendship.” Cape Town has been selected to establish the first-of-its-kind academy on the African continent to promote United States-Africa partnerships. Scheduled to open in 2018, the Academy will be comprised of three centers, which will focus on the study and public understanding of the United States; urban development; and creative and music industry studies. The City of Atlanta was identified as
a primary partner on this initiative, formalized through the 2016, letter of intent. Reed and De Lille will participate in a panel discussion entitled ‘Empowered Cities: an Atlanta/Cape Town Dialogue,’ at the American Corner. As well, Reed will meet with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn, and U.S. Consul General Teddy B. Taylor. Over the course of the three-day visit, Reed will tour small-business incubators and film studios, Cape Town’s public urban garden and visit multiple sustainable enterprises, and will discuss regulatory issues, as well as the two cities’ efforts to strengthen resiliency and promote resilient business and infrastructure. Since entering office, Reed has continued Ambassador Andrew Young’s efforts to strengthen Atlanta’s relationship with the African continent. In the last three years alone, the City of Atlanta has welcomed numerous African delegations and hosted 125 delegates as part of former President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative. The metropolitan Atlanta region and the State of Georgia have extensive business ties to South Africa. Currently, at least 20 Georgia companies have operations in South Africa including The Coca-Cola Company and UPS, and at least seven South African facilities are operating in the Metropolitan Atlanta region. In 2016, Georgia exported $129.5 million in goods and services to South Africa.
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Latest mayoral fundraising totals show Councilman Hall gaining ADW reports Although Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell remains the fundraising frontrunner in the race to succeed Kasim Reed as mayor of Atlanta, Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall surpassed his fellow candidates in the most recent reporting period from February to March 31, raising $308,608 to bring him to a total of $313,034. “In just two months we went from $4,300 in our bank account to $309,000 without spending much in our fundraising efforts,” stated Hall in a statement. “Obviously many people in Atlanta believe in me and my ideas, and also in my solid prospects for a winning campaign.” Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood followed close behind Hall, raising almost $276,000 in the period, adding to the $682,534 she has raised, to date. “The significant grassroots support I have from voters in every part of our city is extraordinary and I am extremely grateful,” Norwood said in a statement, touting the familiar refrain of her citywide coalition that she has been cultivating since her run-off with Mayor Reed in 2009. “This wave of contributions is a compelling indicator that Atlanta citizens want me to bring transparency to City Hall and transpor-
tation solutions and prosperity to all Atlantans.” Mitchell added $128,360 to his campaign during the period, bringing his total amount to almost $1.4 million. “This campaign is a marathon, not a sprint and we still have a long way to go,” Mitchell expressed in an email newsletter. Cathy Woolard, the former Atlanta City Coun- cil president, raised around $121,000, bringing her total to $700,000 with $336,000 cash on hand. Former city of Atlanta COO Peter Aman raised $112,304 during the period and had cash on hand of $713,200, totaling $1,152,045 – second, in fundraising to Mitchell. City Councilwoman Keisha Lance Bottoms raised $81,154 in the period for a total of $459,754, according to campaign finance disclosures. Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves who entered the race in late February has raised more than $63,000 in the reporting period, totaling $75,845, according to disclosures. Michael Sterling, former executive director of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, raised $39,150 and had cash on hand of $110,722; bringing his total to approximately $186,000. State Sen. Vincent Fort did not raise money in the period, but had cash on hand of $155,715 and total fundraising of $248,462.
Civil Rights groups sue State to challenge deadline for Congressional run-off election A federal judge ordered Georgia election officials to reopen voter registration in the sixth congressional district, ahead of a heated runoff election that’s seen by many as a test of President Donald Trump’s influence. U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten ruled in favor of civil rights advocacy groups who argued that Georgia violated the National Voter Registration Act by preventing more new voter registrations before the June 20 runoff. The federal law sets 30 days before a federal election as the earliest permissible deadline for voter registration. Georgia’s NAACP was among five civil rights and civic engagement groups that filed suit against Georgia and secretary of state Brian Kemp, alleging an effort to block registered voters from participating in a highly scrutinized runoff election between the top two finishers, Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel. Georgia election officials contended that the June runoff was simply a continuation of the initial special election, so they don’t have to allow newly registered voters to participate. The registration deadline for the original election was March 20, and officials state anyone who registers after that day is not eligible to vote in the June runoff – which would include anyone who had moved to the 6th District or turned 18 since March 20. Ezra Rosenberg, co-director of the voting rights project at the Lawyers’ Committee, argued that under the federal law, Georgia can’t
set the registration deadline for the June 20 runoff any earlier than 30 days before that election - that is, May 22, noting that “Federal law specifically defines elections as including runoff elections.” In fact, the National Voter Registration Act, passed in 1993, defines the word “election” based on the Federal Election Campaign Act. That 1971 statute defines an election as “a general, special, primary, or runoff election.” The civil rights groups requested the federal court to order the state to let people vote on June 20 if they’re registered by May 22 - and to make widely public the extension of the new deadline. According to Francys Johnson, president of the Georgia NAACP, the goal of the secretary of state and the state of Georgia was to “make voting difficult, to make voting something that all Georgians cannot participate in. Any time there is a need to interpret federal law, [Kemp] always interprets federal law to close opportunities for Georgians to be able to exercise the right to vote.” The state’s counter to claims that the National Voter Registration Act pre-empts state law: Georgia law requires that individuals who vote in a runoff election must be registered to vote in the initial election, stated Kemp spokeswoman Candice Broce; and that allowing new voters to register would undermine the integrity of the runoff. She also noted that the U.S. Constitution allows states to set additional qualifications for voters in federal elec-
tions that don’t exceed the qualifications for state elections. “The election system, which includes the voter registration database and electronic poll books, was set up in such a way that it necessarily depends on the runoff being connected to the underlying election,” said Broce. “Attempting to make a change to the election system this late in the process could result in serious complications to normal election operations.” The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Georgia NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda, ProGeorgia State Table, Third Sector Development and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. Judge Batten, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2005, ordered the state to extend the deadline to May 21Following the decision of the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, the new deadline for voter registration to be eligible to participate in the 6th Congressional District Special Runoff Election is now May 21, 2017. A runoff in Atlanta’s 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017, will allow voters to choose a replacement for Republican Tom Price, who joined the Trump Administration in early February as secretary of health and human services. Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff, the top two finishers in the special election on April 18. Early voting in the 6th Congressional
District Special Runoff is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 30, 2017 and conclude Friday, June 16, 2017, at the following locations: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009 • East Roswell Branch Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Rd, Milton, GA 30009 • North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Room 232, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 • Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005 • Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075 Early balloting in the 32nd State Senate District Special Runoff Election at the North Fulton Service Center will conclude Friday, May 12, 2017. The operating hours for the 32nd State Senate District special runoff election is 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Polls will remain open on each day (except Sundays) from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. for both special runoff elections. For more information about voting in these special runoff elections, contact the Department of Voter Registration and Elections at 404.612.7020 or at www.fultonelections.com.
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BUSINESS
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Boyce Watkins moves media network to theMaven Dr. Boyce Watkins, the highly acclaimed author and scholar focused on economic empowerment and education in the African American community, will re-launch his digital empire of more than 50 properties to theMaven network. Considered a leader in the field of financial activism, he is a regular guest on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, BET, NPR and other national networks. Between social media and subscribers to his numerous websites, Watkins has built a regular following of more than four million people. “I am very excited about this partnership, and have tremendous respect for James Heckman and his team for creating this brilliant, state-of-the-art business platform for independent media brands,” Watkins said. “From the first conversation, he impressed me as a person who wants to use his resources to better all of humanity through cutting-edge technology. I’ve chosen to be a first-mover and leader in this extraordinary project, as we continue our goal of developing black economic and political strength throughout the world.” Heckman, Maven CEO, calls Watkins an “intellectual giant and brilliant communicator who will amplify his message through our advanced publishing technology, new community platform and seamless integration with social media.” “Boyce is authentic, smart and more than anything, courageous,” he added. “We will continue to reserve our technology and resources for hand-picked, inspiring, independent content and community leaders. Boyce is all that and more, tackling real issues with innovative ideas and thoughtful so-
Newhouse makes the cut … again
Atlanta-based Xtreme Solutions Inc., founded by Phyllis Newhouse, has again been ranked among the top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led companies in America. Xtreme Solutions ranked on the 2016 global list of flourishing companies, co-sponsored by American Express and the Women Presidents’ Organization, a national nonprofit with 137 chapters located internationally. A cybersecurity and information security provider, Newhouse’s company landed in the 7th spot. Newhouse, Xtreme Solutions’ CEO, saw her 15-year-old company’s revenue grow from $51,711,005 in 2014 to $117,711,005 in 2016. In the same time span, the company hired 313 employees. “I am absolutely thrilled [to have made the list],” Newhouse said. “I know the hard work it takes and the competition gets stronger every year.” In the last five years, Xtreme Solutions Inc. has been widely recognized as one of Georgia’s leaders in job growth, creation and new hires, and has consistently earned a competitive ranking in the nation for IT service companies. Xtreme Solutions ranked 9th in 2014 and 13th in 2012. “I attribute the Xtreme Solutions success to having a great team of professionals. I think having a clear focus, innovative and driven team has contributed to this success. We have a model that we follow every 3 years. This model allows us to stay connected to the industry, focus on innovation and refresh the brand.” The 50 Fastest generated a combined $7.2 billion in 2016 revenues (mean of $155.6 million) and collectively employed 46,000 in 2016 (mean of 725).
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Soledad O’Brien’s PowHERful Conference coming to Atlanta Soledad O’Brien and Brad Raymond announced that their PowHERful™ Enrichment Conference will be coming to Atlanta on Saturday, May 13. In partnership with the Sara Blakely Foundation, the PowHERful Enrichment Conferences give young women in and surrounding the Atlanta area opportunities that have been presented around the country. Coming to Atlanta for the first time, the PowHERful Enrichment Conference will feature local notables including Emmy-Award winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx and the Sara Blakely Foundation, Catherine Brewton, VP Writer/Public Relations at BMI and Co-Chair Hope for Harvest Foundation, and McKenzie Coan, Paralympic Gold Medalist and U.S. National Swim Team Member. The PowHERful™ Foundation exists to provide young women in underserved communities the resources necessary to succeed. More than just providing financial assistance to its scholarship honorees, the PowHERful™ Foundation creates a customized support program for each participant to ensure they reach their potential, encompassing mentorship and wraparound support. Sara Blakely, Founder of the Sara Blakely Foundation and Spanx states: “I’m thrilled to partner with Soledad O’Brien and The PowHERful Foundation. It has always been my
cial commentary - we’re honored to be his partner.” Maven provides a select group of content leaders an endto-end digital media business platform within a cooperative - sharing technical resources, distribution and monetization. Watkins plans to organize his numerous websites into four main channels on Maven: Black Wealth, Black Men United, Black Women United, and Black America. Among his signature initiatives are The Black Wealth Bootcamp, The Black Business School, and The Black Millionaires Of Tomorrow program which introduces young people to finance and entrepreneurship. He also has produced two critically acclaimed documentaries: “Resurrecting Black Wall Street” and “The Secrets Of Black Financial Intelligence.”
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mission through Spanx and The Sara Blakely Foundation to elevate our most untapped resource – women! The PowHERful Foundation has been successful in getting women to and through college and provides the wraparound services to thrive in their education and professional choices. Sponsoring this event through my foundation, and bringing its first ever summit to Spanx was the perfect way to support young women in Atlanta.” Catherine Brewton VP Writer/Publisher Relations at BMI and Co-Chair Hope For Harvest Foundation states: “I am thrilled to be a part of PowHERful’s mission to encourage and empower this up-and-coming generation of young women. “Having positive role models and support early on is crucial in developing the leaders of tomorrow. I hope that sharing my story will inspire these young women to work hard and to dream big.” McKenzie Coan, Paralympic Gold Medalist and a member of the US National Swim Team states: “Women of this generation are the leaders of tomorrow and it is so important to go out in the world, no matter what obstacles might be ahead of you and let your voice be heard and your ambitions be known. I am so excited to take part in the PowHerful Enrichment Conference to connect with and empower other strong women to go after their dreams.”
Harriett G. Darnell seniors celebrate ‘Queens and their Chapeaus’ Seniors at the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility celebrated Mother’s Day in advance with a “Queens and Their Chapeaus” Luncheon and Hat Show. The Tuesday, May 9 event was a part of the celebration of Older Americans Month. The four senior multipurpose facilities celebrate throughout May with fitness demonstrations, tournaments, teas, music, community days, workshops and other special events.
The National Black & Latino Council was established in 2007, and opened its doors in downtown East Point in 2016. The executive director, Lance Robertson, chose to locate in downtown East Point because he felt that it had a progressive, but quaint, feel with great proximity to many attractive amenities. Those amenities included things like the MARTA train station, restaurants, a variety of small businesses, large supply of available resources, the East Point library, Grady Health Clinic and the friendly police presence. NBLC USA is a membership-based non-profit that focuses on diversity, inclusion and sustainability. This multi-cultural organization offers a variety of services and programs, including Spanish classes, translation services (for corporations or individuals), bi-lingual segments spotlighting members online and on TV (including Telemundo), “Matters Master” networking courses, certifications and educational workshops. Additionally, NBLC USA offers consultations on how to get your business on competitive bidding lists and instructions on how to build strategic partnerships and alliances with the Hispanic, Latino and African American companies and communities. A little known fact is that NBLC USA already has chapter representation in New York, Miami, Washington, DC, Chicago and Puerto Rico. With nearly 2000 members, it is set to roll out 5 more chapters by 2019.
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LIFESTYLE
Managing pain and opioid addiction in the Black community By Patricia A. Maryland. Dr.PH As America grapples with prescription opioid addiction, an epidemic shattering communities across our nation, healthcare providers face a challenging question: How can we help patients treat and manage their pain while reducing the risk of addiction? Pain management is a serious health issue, as chronic cases of pain now affect more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Not only does persistent pain afflict the emotional and financial well-being of people and their families, it also exacts a significant strain on our country — in the form of healthcare costs, long-term disability and lost worker productivity. Pain does not discriminate based on background or health status, yet research points to substantial disparities in the prevalence, treatment and outcomes of pain. For many African-Americans and other minorities, understanding why these disparities exist is paramount to achieving pain care equity and improving quality of life. Minorities are not at a higher risk for pain-related conditions than their White counterparts, but African-Americans consistently receive less-adequate treatment for acute and chronic pain — even after controlling for age, gender and pain intensity. What’s more, research also shows that minorities are more likely to be prescribed less-effective, non-opioid medications — or opioids at a lower prescription dosage — than Whites, even when pain severity levels are comparable. That is not to say opioids are always the preferred tool for treating pain. Indeed, when appropriately administered, opioids can help patients relieve or manage their pain. However, the prescription of less-effective medications or lower dosages does signal a troubling gap in instances when opioids can be an effective, pragmatic solution for African American patients. Many factors are at play in understanding why African American patients are more likely to receive inadequate pain treatment, but physician bias is perhaps the biggest factor. While most physicians are strong advocates for health equity, negative preconceptions can creep into how pain is addressed in the clinical setting. Eliminating these biases is one key way we can achieve better outcomes for African-Americans experiencing pain, and that starts by understanding a patient’s heritage and belief system. With greater cultural competence, physicians can better manage pain in a manner that’s compatible with and respectful of patients’ backgrounds. Access is another instrumental lever in erasing the pain care gap. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped to increase access to healthcare considerably for African-Americans, but too many individuals remain uninsured or unable to access basic medical services, including pain relief. Encouraging loved ones to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the ACA can help them access the care and treatment they need to live comfortably. But access alone is not enough. Equally important is building trust with the healthcare community — so that pain-related conditions can be treated, managed and prevented. We know some African-Americans continue to be
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skeptical of the healthcare system, and that lack of trust can lead African American patients to underreport their pain levels, only furthering inadequate pain management. African American patients must take charge of their health and feel empowered to honestly communicate and set expectations with healthcare providers in order to receive the right care at the right time. At Ascension, we’re working to achieve equitable pain management across all minority groups. We know our field is at a tipping point, and a failure to treat pain is not only poor medicine, it’s denying our brothers and sisters a basic human right. That’s why we are working in concert with our patients to develop national, comprehensive guidelines to pain management — standards that embed healthcare equity with our understanding of patient history and cultural sensitivity. Guided by this understanding and deepened by our relationships with our patients, we are committed to the highest standard of pain management along the care continuum. This work also requires we actively engage African American patients and explore all pathways to care — including non-medicine, integrated forms of therapy. There is still much more work to do to truly and fully eradicate disparities in pain management, and every member of our community has a role to play. Too many of our family members, friends and neighbors are hurting — often in silence — from pain in many different forms. Together, healthcare providers and the communities we serve can empower and support vulnerable patients along their pathway to relief. Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, is the President of Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Ascension Health in Detroit, the healthcare delivery subsidiary of Ascension, the nation’s largest non-profit and largest Catholic health system.
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May is National Moving Month
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Moving a household can be an overwhelming experience. Your move is made easier if you choose the right moving company and receive proper service while relocating. Select your moving company carefully. Get references from friends or family. Check the reputation and complaint history of various companies with the Department of Public Safety for in-state movers, the Better Business Bureau, the Georgia Movers Association and the American Moving and Storage Association. You might also want to visit the MovingScam.com web site. Always obtain a written, on-site estimate of the cost of the move. Verify the insurance coverage and licensing of a moving company before you hire it. Remember an unlicensed mover operating outside the law generally provides little or no protection for loss or damage to your property. When your goods are picked up and delivered, compare your inventory with the movers’ and note any and all damaged items. It is imperative that you only sign the inventory after you have inspected the shipment upon delivery. All household goods shipments are moved under limited liability. You may purchase additional liability coverage from your mover if desired. State and federal laws are in place to help protect you from unscrupulous movers. For moves within Georgia: Moving companies in Georgia are required to hold a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division (“DPS”) is the state agency responsible for certifying movers and enforcing state regulations regarding the handling and moving of your household goods. The DPS’ authority extends to ensuring that an intrastate company is operating within the transportation rules and the tariff. The rates of licensed professional movers must not exceed those published in the Maximum Rate Tariff. Visit the DPS webpage for more information and to see a listing of licensed movers. Should you have a grievance concerning your move within the state of Georgia, you must first submit a written claim within 90 days to the carrier, which in turn has 90 days to resolve the matter. If your complaint against a Georgia moving company is not resolved, the DPS can assist you unless:
The point of origin and destination are within the city limits of the same incorporated municipality. In this situation, if you have pursued a claim unsuccessfully with the carrier, your complaint must be dealt with in magistrate court or through a private attorney. The point of origin or destination is in another state. For moves crossing state lines: In a state-to-state move, movers must offer two different liability options (“valuation coverage”) - Full value protection and Released value. Familiarize yourself with what is covered - or excluded - by visiting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website. Interstate movers are required to participate in a dispute resolution or arbitration program to address your loss and damage claims. If the mover does not provide you with information on its participation, ask for it. Any complaints or ongoing claims against a carrier in a state-to-state move should be filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which operates under a somewhat different set of rules. In this case, claims for damage must be filed within 9 months after delivery. The mover must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 30 days and must either deny it or make you a settlement offer within 120 days of accepting the claim. Interstate movers are required to participate in a dispute resolution or arbitration program to address your loss and damage claims. If the mover does not provide you with information on its participation, ask for it. Complaints: If you have a complaint against a mover, make sure to file your complaint with the correct entity. Contact the Georgia Department of Public Safety for in-state moves. Contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for state-to-state moves. The Georgia Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Unit only handles complaints against movers which involve violations of the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, such as false, misleading or deceptive advertising. You may also file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau by clicking here.
The evolution of Atlanta’s music industry has been revolutionary dating back to the success of James Brown, Outkast, TLC, Usher, and more recently, rapper Future. Economically however, Atlanta-based recording studios and labels have been unable to maintain a steady uptick that would ultimately bring more artists to the city. The relevance of Atlanta’s dynamic music scene has declined in the past few years, with more than five recording studios shuttering or relocating, including Doppler Studios and LaFace Records. Staying in business in any industry takes more than a village and good wits. What’s more, creating a brand that is known nation-wide and has been in business for more than 20 years requires the humility and adaptability that Curtis Daniel III and Mike Wilson, owners of Patchwerk Recording Studios, have mastered. Patchwerk has surpassed its role as just a recording studio, expanding its reach as a brand that hosts listening parties, meet and greets, live performances and parties. Since purchasing the recording studio in 2009, the duo created the dream partnership that allows both to maneuver — Daniel III develops his ideas creatively while Wilson initiates the execution. “It’s hard to be creative and come up with ideas for the place to run and do more things when you’re always worried about doing the tedious things like worrying about when the bill is getting paid,” says Wilson. “Now, Curt has more freedom to expand on other things. He’s the idea guy and I’m more of the ’Oh you got the idea, I can make that stuff happen.’ This formula mixed with providing the best customer service and building the best team results in Patchwerk serving as the driving force in the Southeast’s music industry. Before this partnership emerged, however, it was Bob Whitfield, former Atlanta Falcons player, who partnered with Daniel to birth the legacy of Patchwerk. As a start-up, they foresaw the importance of staying in their own lane and serving the “southern hospitality”Atlanta
is known for. “We came in with the idea that anybody can buy the same equipment, same space, have a pretty girl sit at the front desk, and have beer and snack machines. But the thing that would separate us would be our people,” Daniel explains. “So from day one, the thing that has helped us was our motto which is ’we don’t sell studio time, we sell customer service.’”Furthermore, it has been crucial for Patchwerk to recruit the right people to work together, and Daniel made sure of this by formulating a test from the book, “How to Win Customers and Keep Them For Life,” which every employee had to pass. By also seeing the importance of engineers and actually employing them and putting them on payroll, Patchwerk was able to grow its clientele. That’s where Mike Wilson comes into the picture. Inspired by Wilson’s work, Daniel knew he had to have him on his team, but not without passing a few tests. “I’d already done TLC, ‘Waterfalls,’but I had to come in and prove myself. Curt wasn’t sold on the ’hype’ and that’s one of the key things that will help you choose good people,” Wilson says. The recording studio has worked with prominent artists such as One Direction, Mariah Carey, Gucci Mane, Whitney Houston and Beyoncé, just to name a few. Such an elite client list is not easy to acquire, but the key, Daniel
claims is “The difference between if you pull the refrigerator out here, and it’s clean behind it; It’s not just clean in the front. If you go downstairs to the shop, everything’s labeled, machine rooms are in order, so nothing is a gimmick. From the ground up, we’ve built this place to be successful.” And successful it has been. From 1995 to this technology-based era, the studio has been able to adapt quickly to the revolution of the music industry. Wilson confesses, “Back in 2000, I didn’t want to change from tape. When we first started, we were working with tapes. There weren’t CDs or computers. I didn’t want to use computers because I thought it sounded better on tape, but you have to go where you’re pushed. If you don’t keep up with technology, you’ll get left behind.” The music industry has taken quite a leap from older operations, but one thing that hasn’t changed much is the way businesses interact with others. Unlike the film companies that are flourishing here in Atlanta, forming a music union group that determines standards and rules is a much more difficult task. “We haven’t gotten there yet in Atlanta,” Curtis admits. “It’s harder because we’re creative and there’s a culture of being an individual in this industry so it’s not that easy to talk for one voice. Ironically, though, I think the smaller we get, the better we get.”
Atlanta will be home to Dave Chappelle for a spell this summer. The comedian is coming to Atlanta this summer to perform eight shows at the Tabernacle from June 11-16 and on the 18 & 19, he announced Monday. Tickets, which go on sale Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m., are expected to be in high demand. Chappelle is on the road after releasing two Netflix specials in March, “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and “The Age of Spin”. More than a decade ago, Chappelle walked away from a $50 million Comedy Central deal, which produced his pioneering comedy show, “Chappelle’s Show.” “I was in this very successful place, but the emotional content of it didn’t feel anything like what I imagined success should feel like,” Chappelle told “CBS This Morning”. “It just didn’t feel right.”
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Alliance MMA consummates Atlanta promo deal Alliance MMA, Inc. a professional mixed martial arts company that brings together the best regional productions building the next generation of MMA champions, announced today it has acquired the assets of National Fighting Championship (NFC), which produces professional regional MMA events throughout Georgia and South Carolina. “We are effectively and systematically continuing to execute our strategy of aggressively acquiring leading regional MMA promotions across the country,” said Robert Haydak, President of Alliance MMA. “The addition of NFC to the Alliance MMA enterprise clearly validates the ongoing success of our business model. Their documented experience in producing outstanding MMA events, and the fact that they have established a solid brand name in Atlanta, one of our remaining targeted top 20 national media markets, makes NFC an ideal fit for Alliance MMA.” In 2002, at the age of 26, David Oblas formed Undisputed Productions, LLC and became the youngest promoter in the history of fight promotion in
The Olympic champion gymnast stood tight-lipped while receiving feedback from judge Carrie Ann Inaba following her performance on Monday night’s edition of “Dancing with the Stars.” Inaba mentioned that Biles did a better job showing emotion and said she “danced like a metronome” because her movements were “on the beat.” When host Tom Bergeron asked Biles why she didn’t smile while hearing some of the praise from Inaba, Biles grinned and said, “Smiling doesn’t win you gold medals.” Biles’ response drew a surprised reaction from the audience. But she is one of four contestants who remain in the competition. She’s looking to win a second straight Mirrorball Trophy for a Team USA gymnast. Biles’ teammate Laurie Hernandez won the trophy last season.
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Georgia – he is currently the longest running MMA promoter in the state. In 2007, he rebranded Undisputed Productions to National Fighting Championship (NFC). In 2017, Mr. Oblas acquired US Freedom Fighter Championship (USFFC), based in South Carolina, and after rebranding it with the NFC name, will continue to promote MMA events in various South Carolina markets. Undisputed Productions and NFC have promoted a combined total of more than 100 events since 2002, and NFC plans to continue its expansion throughout Georgia and South Carolina. To date, NFC has promoted fights at a number of venues in Atlanta, and currently produces regional MMA events at Center Stage in Atlanta, Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, GA, Electric Cowboy in Kennesaw, GA, and the TD Convention Center in Greenville, SC. On July 22 of this year, NFC will host an all-day event at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, GA to celebrate its 15-year anniversary, and later this year will promote NFC 100.
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WE ARE THE JONESES’ airs on Centric Centric airs two new back-to-back episodes of their new hit docu-series, “WE ARE THE JONESES,” Saturdays at 10 P.M. ET/ PT on Centric. Follow the inspirational work and private lives of plastic surgery power couple, Dr. Michael Jones and Cathleen Trigg-Jones. The Joneses are an affluent African-American family, who run a multimillion-dollar cosmetic surgery practice, Lexington Plastic Surgeons, with thriving offices in New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta and Miami. Each 30-minute episode features the emotional journeys of two patients looking to transform not only their bodies, but their lives. This week’s episodes of “WE ARE THE JONESES,” will showcase how Dr. Jones tackles a challenging keloid case, as viewers get a front row seat to a revolutionary new treatment process that will change the patient’s life forever. The Joneses also give back to a family with their “adopt a family” program through their non-profit organization, Trigg House. This season on “WE ARE THE JONESES,” Cathleen embarked on her own emotional journey to find her birth parents that inspired her charity, Trigg House, which focuses on the emancipation of foster children. Adopted as a baby, Cathleen’s life before the age of two is a mystery. You will also get a glimpse into this power couple’s family life and how they balance their careers and home life as well as how they give back to the community through their philanthropic organization Triggs House (http://trigghouse.com). Known fondly as the “Butt Doctor,” Dr. Michael Jones is a world-renowned cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, who has been instrumental in developing a groundbreaking procedure to treat keloids in people of color. A published author and pioneer in surgery for darker skin types, Dr. Jones’ research has enabled him to make advancements in the field such as a scar-free rhinoplasty procedure. A powerhouse in her own right, Cathleen Trigg-Jones is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, actress, and host of her own talk show, Chic Chat. As the heart of the practice, Cathleen also manages all of the marketing for Lexington Plastic Surgeons and its expansion into new cities.
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When you walk through the halls of Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence (DAAOE) in Ellenwood, you quickly realize it’s not your typical school, but today the halls are filled with the pitter-patter of the feet of more than 150 Atlanta area T-Mobile and Metro PCS employees. Through City Year, an Atlanta based non-profit bridging the gap in high-poverty communities between the support students need, and what their schools are able to provide. Working together, T-Mobile employees transform schools from dull to dynamic with makeovers and updates to the school’s science rooms; painting murals along the hallways; beautifying the school cafeteria; revamping the school entrance; and painting tech and storage rooms. According to Monica Brown, Director, Enterprise Delivery Management, “T-Mobile is pleased to assist deserving schools with much needed renovations. Supporting our community and investing in our youth are two of our greatest commitments.” On-hand for this unprecedented revitalization, were key elected officials, community activist, local clergy, students, and representatives from DeKalb County Schools including Laura Stowell, Director of Charter Schools/School Governance; DeKalb County Commissioner Gregory Adams, District 7; and DAAOE Board Chair and Vice-Chair Wilbert Dixon and Roschelle Hudson. A non-traditional high school, DAAOE serves Georgia’s most at-risk students who have fallen through the cracks in a traditional high school setting and older students whose life chal-
L-R: Will Dixon, DAAOE Board Chair; Laura Stowell, Director of Charter Schools; Dr. Kelvin Griffin, Principal DAAOE; Monica Brown, T-Mobile Enterprise Delivery Management; Roshelle Hudson, DAAOE Board Vice-Chair; Gregory Adams, DeKalb Commissioner District 7. lenges prevented them from finishing their education in the usual fashion. DAAOE serves students who are emancipated, single parents, court-involved, or otherwise disadvantaged. One of only three schools in the State of Georgia meeting the needs of this extremely challenged student segment, DAAOE boasts an impressive 75% graduation rate and takes great pride in providing resources and services beyond the classroom. According to Dr. Kelvin Griffin, “At Destiny we are not victims, we are victors. We meet children where they are and provide the resources that are critical to their success. At Destiny, of-
ten learning begins outside the classroom to ensure academic success.” Now in its 12th year, T-Mobile Huddle Up has transformed more than 110 schools nationwide. The community is encouraged to join in the revitalization efforts throughout the weekend and the media is encouraged to stop-in for interviews and guided tours. T-Mobile Huddle Up is designed to help local schools by improving their environment and providing resources, through a community centered, engagement approach. For more information on Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence, please visit www.daaoe.org.
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Dennis Kimbro to keynote Morris Brown College commencement Bestselling author/educator Dr. Dennis Kimbro will keynote the 2017 Morris Brown College commencement ceremony scheduled Saturday, May 20, 4 p.m. at Big Bethel AME Church. He will address seniors of the Class of 2017 along with their families, trustees, faculty, staff and alumni. “Morris Brown College has worked diligently to prepare our 2017 graduates to be competitive in a market responsive work environment,” said Dr. Stanley J. Pritchett, President. “Our keynote speaker for this year’s commencement is an HBCU educator and a dynamic motivational speaker who I anticipate will bring his passionate and persuasive brand of inspiration to our graduates and everyone in attendance.” Kimbro will receive an honorary Doctorate of Letters degree from the college during the ceremony. Few individuals impact the day-to-day management of organizations and institutions as Dennis Kimbro. A tireless educator, best-selling author and business school professor, he is universally characterized as an authority on leadership, wealth and success. As one of today’s top business speakers, he has documented and shared his principles and insight on peak performance with thousands of followers around the globe. As a lecturer and researcher in the field of management, entrepreneurship and human potential, Kimbro encourages his readers to look within to extract the keys that underlie all accomplishment. “What Makes the Great Great,” said Kimbro. “This is the title of my third book and an off-shoot of my Ph.D. dissertation. In short, no one succeeds by accident and success always leaves footprints. HBCUs were created to deliver a specific product to a specific clientele/user. Unfortunately, too few know the Morris Brown College story. What’s the definition of a secret? Something that only ONE person knows. Morris Brown College has a rich glorious history. Don’t keep it a secret! Tell your story but, more importantly, tell it well!” His advice to HBCUs is teach the unteachable; reach the unreachable and be patient with late bloomers. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Kimbro received his B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma and a M.A. and doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty among underdeveloped countries. He is a business professor at Clark-Atlanta University and has received numerous honors and awards from the business community as well as the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement award.
Morehouse receives $400,000 JPMorgan Chase grant for entrepreneurs By D. Aileen Dodd The Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center has received a $400,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase to help grow new minority-and-women-owned tech businesses and provide funds to existing firms that need the capital to expand. The program, Ascend 2020 Atlanta, offers minority and female entrepreneurs a network of support from experts in the fields of business manBill Taggart agement, marketing, finance, and technology that will work to help them to succeed. Morehouse College will partner with TechSquare Labs, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, and the Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Tech in the effort. “Morehouse is very excited about the potential of this partnership, which allows the College to extend our reach and support to minority entrepreneurs here in Atlanta,” says Tiffany Bussey, director of the Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center. “These engagements afford us the opportunity to build upon our leadership in decreasing the income inequali-
ty gap in our communities.” Morehouse College Interim President Bill Taggart said the partnership is a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs interested in launching tech businesses. It will link minority firms to tools and resources provided by business schools, business service organizations, and Community Development Financial Institutions. “This partnership could increase economic development in communities in the shadows of Morehouse College,” Taggart says. “It gives entrepreneurs access to some of our most talented professors and a team of experts working in the tech industry. We thank JPMorgan Chase for their investment in Morehouse and the minority business community.” Research shows minority-owned businesses rely significantly more on investments of personal or family wealth than on outside debt or equity. In 2013, only 16 percent of conventional small business loans went to women entrepreneurs and less than two percent of African American owned businesses received SBA loans, according to a recent report by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Officials with the New York-based financial services firm JPMorgan Chase said the $400,000 grant will help to increase capital and training for minority and female entrepreneurs in metro Atlanta. “Connecting underrepresented small businesses with the resources and capital they need to grow is not only good for the economic health of the community, it’s also good business,” says Rey Curva, head of Chase Business Banking in
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A gap year for struggling students: An innovation educators should consider Each year, my colleagues and I design and implement plans focused on supporting our academically vulnerable students. For schools like mine, the percentage of incoming students who are not prepared for high school is astonishing. Imagine an incoming freshman class where over 60% of students are performing several grade levels behind – especially in the core content areas of math and reading. For those who follow trends in urban education reform, the idea that schools can be overwhelmingly populated by under-prepared students is not a new phenomenon. However, what remains true is that schools experiencing this challenge must have a clear strategy in place focused on interrupting the cycle of low achievement that traps scores of young people. The most commonly deployed strategies usually involve heavy reliance on blended learning initiatives, schedule manipulation, and overly used canned instructional programs. This isn’t to say that either of these strategies, individually or collectively, are worthless; however, the quick wins that they produce (and that we crave as educators) do very little to address the full range of academic problems that paralyze many students. Often times - usually following some period of use of a particular intervention schools will assess students and report how much progress they’ve made. Unfortunately, our eagerness to see students move rapidly towards an achievement goal blinds us to an inconvenient truth: the student is usually still not academically prepared despite strategic intervention. Sadly, even the superhuman efforts of the most dedicated teachers are often inadequate to fully equip under-performing students with the skills they need to be competitive. These students need something more – and different. The Innovation: A Gap Year It is not beyond reason to think that skills-deficient students might be better served by a gap year – especially when transitioning from middle to high school. In theory, a gap year would serve as an opportunity for students to prepare for the rigors of high school study. Imagine a scenario where they would participate in an uninterrupted year-
long support program focused on strengthening core academic skills. The benefits would be tremendous. First, students would avoid being transitioned into academic spaces that would only confirm their lack of readiness, and second, they would simply be more soundly prepared. For years, we have seen a similar strategy play out in post-secondary institutions. Newly admitted students who have not met certain requisites are routinely scheduled for non-credit yielding courses. While the student’s performance in most instances does not count towards a degree, it also does not affect critical metrics like grade point average and class ranking - effectively preserving the student’s academic record which might have otherwise been irreparably damaged. After successful completion of a battery of remedial courses, the student usually emerges with the ability to engage more meaningfully with their area of academic focus. This quasi-disruptive innovation could align perfectly with a gap year high school preparedness initiative. The most glaring difference, though, would be a program that would run the span of an entire school-year rather than relying on interventions interspersed throughout the student’s normal course of study. An Idea, Not a Silver Bullet If we know nothing about education reform, we at least know that there are no silver bullets that will resolve the crises that we see in public schools across this country. We also know that smart and daring innovations can yield positive results if there exists the courage and fortitude to initiate and implement them. No, a gap year for struggling students is not a foolproof innovation, but it is undoubtedly an idea worth considering. Just maybe if we are brave enough, we can step away from historical practices that aren’t good for kids and implement new ones that have real promise. Just maybe. Duke Bradley III is principal of Benjamin Banneker High School in College Park, Ga,, and is deeply interested in matters of education reform. He has been involved in this work as a school leader for the past decade in both charter spaces and traditional district schools - from New Orleans to Atlanta.
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A tiny, petty, victory… After months of “repeal and replace” rhetoric, Congress has finally passed a pitiful little bill designed to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. To watch Republicans gather in the Rose Garden to “celebrate” the narrow passage of their paltry bill, you would have thought that 45 was about to sign ground-breaking legislation. Instead, changes to the Affordable Care Act must be ironed out between the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is unlikely that the Senate will be as quick to succumb to 45’s pressure in the same way that the House did. Only twenty Republicans had the decency to oppose the flawed legislation. Meanwhile, groups like the American Medical Association and the AARP have said the legislation is unacceptable. It illustrates the odious nature of the 45 Presidency, which is a triumph of predatory capitalism and exploitation. Poor people lose with this legislation, and so do people with pre-existing medical conditions. Older people, too, will lose, but people who earn more than $200,000 a year (or couples who earn more than $250,000) see their taxes go down by about 3.8 percent. The 45th President says this plan will lower premiums and deductibles, and that those who have pre-existing conditions will not be hurt. The legislation says otherwise. Democrats were silly, but not wrong, to serenade Republicans with “hey, hey, hey goodbye.” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (DCA) was colorful, but not incorrect, in telling the Republicans who voted for the legislation will “glow in the dark”. As New York Democrat Louise Slaughter said, some committed “political suicide” by voting for the rancid bill. Republicans were so desperate for a victory that they didn’t even wait for the Congressional Budget Office to analyze the bill and talk about how much money the bill will cost, and how many people will lose their health insurance under the legislation. Instead, they crowded on the White House lawn as if they had something to celebrate. Their gathering was akin to someone giving a party because they took, but did not yet pass, a final exam. But 45 and his cronies were clearly so desperate for any kind of victory that they reveled in their preliminary
celebration. The legislation that passed on Thursday, May 4 is, by most accounts, worse than the legislation that failed weeks ago. Then the CBO said that about 24 million people would lose health insurance, and that premiums would be 15 to 20 percent higher in 2018 and 2019. The nonsense that was passed on May 4 is likely to create consequences that are even more severe. It is preliminary to wail, moan, and wring hands this early in the game. After all, the Senate has to weigh in, and the Senate is already writing its own legislation. Some say they will take House concerns into consideration, but others insist that they will keep their own counsel. Similarly, it is preliminary for 45 and his henchmen to celebrate something that is only the first step in an arduous process that may take months to complete. What is worth noting, though, is how pitiful this White House is, how eager they are to celebrate narrow victories, and how desperate they are to scrap President Obama’s important health insurance legacy. Those smiling people in the Rose Garden were, at best, delusional. They were celebrating the “repeal” of the Affordable Care Act, and its replacement with a paltry, mean-spirited plan to make health insurance more difficult to attain. It would have been useful if, instead, Republicans had joined Democrats to fix those parts of the Affordable Care Act that can be improved. Unfortunately, that would mean giving credit to the President whose vision and foresight provided health insurance to millions of Americans. Thank goodness for a process that sometimes seems cumbersome. Now, the cumbersome process will save us from Republican anti-Obama venom. These folks were in such a hurry to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act that they ignored cost, preparation, and process. They were so eager for a celebration that they weren’t even clear about what they were celebrating. They are setting themselves up for 2018, and their small, petty victory may be the origins of their defeat, if only Democrats have the discipline and the energy to keep the pressure up.
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