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Nancy Flake Johnson: Promotes potential and prosperity

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Urban League of Greater Atlanta wins big with Equal Opportunity Day Dinner

Derrick Boazman joins Urban League of Greater Atlanta President/CEO Nancy Flake-Johnson, and fellow honoree Attorney Mawuli Davis at the organizations awards dinner on Dec. 8, 2015. Davis was presented the Legal Rights Champion Award. (Courtesy: Zeriba Media) By Terry Shropshire Nancy Flake Johnson, the president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, is an irrepressible, ebullient advocate of the community. When you get to know her, you quickly understand, unequivocally, that community uplift is not just her job; It is her raison d’être. It is her life’s calling. Just talking about the Urban League’s plethora of programs that improves the lives of the dispossessed or disenfranchised causes her to flash that incandescent, 1000-wattage grin that lights up any boardroom – or any community in the ‘hood.’ As such, one of the highlights of Johnson’s year is the 55th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner that is a signature fundraising event of the Urban League. The elegant soiree enables Johnson’s team to do two main things: pay homage to distinguished community advocates, including invaluable partners; and to honor those who have transformed their lives and now reside at enviable perches in society. Operating under the theme ‘Men of Distinction and Empowerment,’ “this is the opportunity to say thank you to our many supporters, but particularly organizations that share our passion for economic empowerment throughout the greater Atlanta area,” Johnson said. “This year, we have very distinguished and passionate men in our community that we just want to recognize their work and how their work aligns with the Urban League.” One of the surprises, Johnson alludes to, is the “Young Men of Distinction” awards portion of the program, where it represents our young men who have engaged in our programs and have really worked hard to turn their lives around and take their lives forward. Members of the august body of men who are being honored is daunting: Mayor Kasim Reed: Johnson said Reed was key in helping the Urban League secure a modern space with the Watershed Department in order to

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schools, the stadium. Dr. Rapheal Warnock, whom Johnson praises for his tireless work with men getting re-acclimated back into society after serving their time. “[Warnock] has really stepped up in the last several years to support returning citizens, which is another big space for the Urban League,” Johnson said. “We have a federal reentry grant, supporting 250 adults, pre-released, to go to college and earn occupational skills credentials and GEDS, and earn sustainable-living employment before they are released from prison. That has never been done before in our state and our Urban League has been doing that with the faith based community, like Ebenezer.” Johnson said they will also be honoring two Urban League of Greater Atlant volunteers, one each from their two auxillary programs which augment the Urban League and helps the agency achieve its many objectives, including cleaning up the community, working with seniors, educating youth, etc. One of the honorees, ironically, has the last name Trump. “I’ll have to get together with him to find out the root of that last name,” she said laughing. Awards dinners aside, looking over the multiplicity of programs that the Urban League of Greater Atlanta conducts at regular intervals is astounding: foreclosure training, computer training, homebuyer training, entrepreneurial training; job readiness training and helping people get connected with employment. There seems to be no end to what the Urban League does. “But all of those have something in common: they are all about helping people to build their capacity so they can achieve their highest human potential,” Johnson said. “I call it the highest economic and human potential. That’s what it’s all about.”

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help transform the lives of men, ages 16-24. “This is our opportunity to really say thank you to Mayor Reed and the city for their support. And you know what I like about this story, a person like the mayor has a huge persona that people see often in the community, but they don’t always see the small but significant acts of kindness that are not printed up in the newspaper typically.”

David Moody: “He is just a phenomenal individual,” Johnson testifies. “He has overcoming some serious challenges as a child, abuse as a child and how he overcame that and he is now one of the most successful black businesses in our region. So he employs lots of people. The things that he has constructed would blow your mind: hospitals,

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Now in her ninth year at the helm of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and currently creating a partnership with the Atlanta Daily World to help tell the Urban League’s stories of success, Johnson said she is just grateful for the opportunity to serve. “How great it is that in my daily work, I get to do what I have a passion for, and that is help the black community move forward, one person at a time,” she said, emphatically reiterate her gratitude to her staff and volunteers and partners. “And my goal is just to grow the agency so that we can help more people. Despite all the good things that are happening in Atlanta, there are thousands and thousands of people who are not plugged into prosperity. And as long as there is one person like that, it is our responsibility to give them a hand up.”

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NEWS Council President Ceasar Mitchell Rep. John Lewis and Sen. Sherrod Brown urge DOT to act on bus safety supports ‘Healthy Corner Store’ program

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ADW reports Following a series of recent high-profile bus crashes, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) recently sent a letter to the Department of Transportation urging completion of several overdue rules to improve motor coach safety. According to the most recent statistics available, nearly 300 people are killed and 22,000 people are injured in bus crashes every year. In October of this year alone, 13 people died and 31 were injured in Riverside County, California, when a bus hit a truck. A charter bus driver was killed and 43 senior citizens were injured when a motor coach collided with a tractortrailer in Georgia. In Maryland, six people were killed and ten people were injured when a school bus and a Baltimore transit bus crashed. Common sense, proven safety measures could help prevent deaths and severe injuries in crashes across the country. “Too many people die unnecessarily, when simple safety measures could make the difference between life and death,” said Rep. Lewis. “These rules could save thousands of people from the anguish and despair of losing their loved ones or suffering disabling injuries. We need to make sure that all buses traveling on our highways are safe for the millions of Americans who depend on them for transportation and for the millions more who drive next to them.” Rep. Lewis and Sen. Brown began working together in 2007, after a fatal bus crash on Interstate 75 in Atlanta that killed seven people, including five members of Ohio’s Bluffton University baseball team.

Together, they introduced the Motor Coach Enhanced Safety Act, which called for new regulations requiring seatbelts, increased roof strength, anti-ejection measures, and rollover avoidance. This bill was passed and signed into law in 2012 as a part of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. However, none of these critical safety rules were issued by DOT before the due dates set in the legislation by Congress. Some are still overdue. Others, like the rule requiring motor coaches to add seatbelts, only apply to new buses, and not existing ones. This still leaves thousands at risks. The bus involved in an October bus crash in Riverside County, California, killing 13 people was not equipped with seatbelts, proven to save lives. “October’s bus crash in Riverside County, California is one in a long line of tragic accidents that underscore the importance of enforcing motor coach safety standards,” Sen. Brown said. “DOT must finalize commonsense safety measures for all motor coaches — seatbelts, stronger roofs, and safer windows —to help prevent deaths and minimize injuries. The time to act is now.” The Lewis-Brown letter calls on DOT to provide a clear timeline for finalizing and implementing these important rules. DOT has issued Notices of Proposed Rulemaking on roof strength, emergency exits, window retention and release, and anti-ejection glazing, but has not provided updates, though these rules were required to be issued by 2014. DOT also has not made a decision about fire prevention and mitigation standards in accordance with a study completed in November 2015.

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Atlanta City Council president Ceasar Mitchell joined representatives from the USDA, the CDC, Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center, Georgia State University School of Public health and dozens of community supporters for the launch of “Healthy Corner Stores.” Peach Pantry, located in Sylvan Hills, was the backdrop for the important ceremony. President Mitchell praised storeowner, Maurice Burrell, for his vision in providing healthier foods for the community under this new program. “Not only is he the store owner, but he’s also the stock person and the cashier, he does it all, said Mitchell. “And his vision is to have this whole empty lot turned into a garden, but we need community partners for that to happen,” he added. “I want to provide healthy options,” says Burrell. “The Black community has so many health disparities because of what we eat. I want to make sure our residents have something worthy to choose from. It is foolish not to have fresh collar greens in this neighborhood,” he laughs. Tuesday’s event included healthy cooking demos by Carla Rabb DeRosa of Wellness Rawx Star. Several healthy recipes were distributed along with nutritional information. Dozens

of community residents received free health screenings. There will be a total of 11 new “Healthy Corner Stores” in the Atlanta area in the coming months, providing fresh produce, whole bread and skim milk thanks to the partnership between Georgia State University’s School of Public Health and Morehouse School of Medicine’s Prevention Research Center. The “Healthy Corner Store” initiative encourages corner stores located in the southeast and southwest areas of Atlanta, to provide healthier food choices. The new program will ensure that stores carry options such as fresh fruits and vegetables, low-sodium canned vegetables, 1 percent skim milk and reduced-fat cheese. “Lack of access to healthy food is linked to increased rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease,” says Tabia Akintobi, Ph.D., M.P.H. Morehouse School of Medicine Associate Dean for community engagement. “We want to ensure that we meet communities where they are through partnerships with corner stores and other local leaders. Our goal is to make sure that every member of this community has access to healthier food options to lead better lives.” For a listing of the stores, visit: http://www. msm.edu/Research/research_centersandinstitutes/PRC/healthycornerstore.php

Mayor Reed announces Hartsfield-Jackson to get 4-star hotel and conference center ADW reports Mayor Kasim Reed announced today the approval of a ground-lease to build a mixeduse development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. During a press conference, Mayor Reed was joined by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Interim General Manager Roosevelt Council, Jr., Majestic Realty Company Executive Vice President Stan Conway and Carter President Scott Taylor to announce that the first phase of the development will consist of an 11 story, 440-room four-star hotel. In addition, the development will include 80,000 feet of conference and meeting space and 60,000 square-feet of Class A office space. Total cost of the development is estimated at more than $350 million. “Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest passenger airport, and one of the region’s most important economic generators,” said Mayor Reed. “With this partnership, Hartsfield-Jackson will soon have a world-class hotel worthy of the world’s leading airport. We are making investments today to secure the future of the airport and create longterm economic and business growth.” The design stage is expected to begin next year and the construction is slated to commence by early 2018.

Visitors to the iconic new hotel will have direct access to 750 parking spaces and the SkyTrain which travels from ATL to the nearby Rental Car Center. A restaurant is planned in the main lobby and a skybar that overlooks the runway will be constructed on the hotel’s tenth floor. Majestic Realty Company and Carter are currently in discussions with Intercontinental Hotel Group to serve as the hotel operator for the four-star facility. The hotel will be built directly west of the domestic terminal on what is currently the 10-acre West Economy Lot, and visitors will have direct access to the domestic terminal through a new plaza. Two additional hotels are planned for the second phase of development on land located 13 acres just west of the phase one site. In December 2015, the City of Atlanta announced a joint venture between Majestic Realty Company and Carter after a year-long procurement process. The 50-year ground lease of 26.5 acres located west and southwest of the airport’s domestic terminal, was approved unanimously by the Atlanta City Council in October. The project is part of HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport’s ATLNext initiative, a $6 billion expansion and upgrade plan.

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World Changers International Atlanta executives Sleep Out for a and Creflo Dollar Missions host night to support homeless youth Thanksgiving Feeding Families In keeping with its global mission to improve the lives of families all over the world, World Changers Church International and Creflo Dollar Global Missions’ will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Feeding Families event as part of the ministries “Because We Care” campaign on Saturday, Nov. 19 at World Changers Church International, 2500 Burdett Rd., College Park. The Founders’ Dr. Creflo Dollar and his wife, Pastor Taffi Dollar along with the WCCI family believes that everyone should eat well every day, especially during the holiday season and they want to extend an invitation to families and individuals in the metro Atlanta area to join the WCCI family for this FREE event hosted by Atlanta’s Kiss 104.5FM’s, Sasha the Diva. Members from WCCI and local volunteers will serve Thanksgiving meals - turkey stuffing and the trimmings to needy families and individuals from across the metro Atlanta area and surrounding communities for this holiday season. Families and individuals in need can come out for a day to enjoy fellowship, experience joyful camaraderie, have a good meal, and enjoy the entertainment all for the holiday and family fun. Dr. Dollar and the WCCI family extend this open invitation to families and individuals during this season of Thanks-giving to join them as part of their “Because We Care,” campaign in helping to improve the lives of needy families across all communities in sharing the love and the gift of grace during

Local leaders in business and government participated in the annual Sleep Out for one night in solidarity for homeless youth. Despite the cold temperatures, supporters were armed with a cardboard box and a sleeping bag. Participants included the event chair, Paul Garcia, retired chairman and CEO, Global Payments and other top executives such as: Bill Rogers, CEO SunTrust Banks, Inc.; Sandy Douglas, president, Coca-Cola North America; Ceasar Mitchell, president, Atlanta City Council; David Homrich, EVP, CFO and CIO, AMB Group, LLC; Jerome Russell, president, H.J. Russell & Company; Milton Little,

president and CEO, United Way, and Dallas Clement, EVP & CFO, Cox Enterprises, just to name a few. Gov. Nathan Deal lent support by attending a portion of the evening program. This nationwide Sleep Out builds awareness of homeless youth and raised more than $400,000 to support the free services for local homeless and trafficked youth that Covenant House Georgia serves. This is the fifth year Covenant House has hosted the Sleep Out raising over half a million dollars to date. The Sleep Out will included a Candlelight Vigil which was open to the public to honor the youth who have lost their lives to the streets.

this holiday season. In keeping with Creflo Dollar Global Missions “Love Thy Neighbor Program,” the ministries goal is to provides assistance to families, individuals and communities in need domestically and internationally. The global missions ministry has served communities in Kenya, Houston, and Kansas City Missouri just to name a few in helping them from community cleanup efforts to providing bottles of clean water to the residents of Flint, Michigan during the recent water crisis and providing hygiene products to individuals in Los Angeles as part of their missions efforts. To learn more about Creflo Dollar Global Missions visit missions. creflodollarministries.org. Join the fun with WCCI and CDGM on Saturday, November 19, 2016 for the annual Thanksgiving Feeding families’ event from 9am – 12pm. For more information and directions contact World Changers Church International at (770) 210 – 5700.

Record-breaking donations raised at Heroes for Hope Awards ADW reports Over 400 people showed up for the Heroes for HOPE Awards dinner that was held on Thursday, November 3rd at the Fabulous Fox Theater, honoring Aaron Goldman of Perennial Properties. The event was hosted by HOPE Atlanta, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ending homelessness in the metro-Atlanta area, to raise funds for their Supportive Services for Veterans and their Families program to help homeless veterans find rapid and affordable housing. As a result of pre-event donations from sponsors as well as texted donations during the event, HOPE Atlanta was able to raise almost $400,000, making the fundraiser the most successful event in the organization’s history. The event featured speeches from former HOPE Atlanta clients and several affordable housing advocates. Among the esteemed speakers was honoree Aaron Goldman, president and principal at Perennial Properties and co-founder of the Atlanta Real Estate Collaborative. AREC and its Open Doors program connects apartment owners with nonprofits to find available apartment housing for Atlanta’s homeless populations. “Since we started this effort, over 3,500

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formerly homeless Atlantans have found homes in Open Doors properties — and we are just getting started,” Goldman informed. “Please remember, the real courage is found in the men and women who have served our country and inexcusably found themselves homeless and in need of our help.

This solution works. Let’s find the courage to find veterans homes, find them cheap and find them now,” he added, ending his dynamic speech with a call to action. 116-year old HOPE Atlanta offers an array of services including shelter and other emergency services, transitional

and permanent supportive housing, case management, street outreach, homeless prevention, domestic violence services, Veterans services, HIV/AIDS services, reunification, and rapid re-housing in metro Atlanta. The majority of the people helped are homeless or about to become homeless and have very low income. Many are chronically homeless, veterans, victims of domestic violence, suffering from mental or physical illness, or chemically addicted, and in need of immediate crisis intervention services. The crises may be due to homelessness, the threat of homelessness, unemployment, abandonment, poverty, illness, hunger, domestic violence, poor planning, financial emergencies, and/or unforeseen circumstances. The Atlanta Real Estate Collaborative (AREC) is a group of private individuals with extensive real estate experience who have united to share their professional expertise in housing with those in need. AREC and the Open Doors program deal directly with homelessness to have a sustainable impact by addressing the housing needs of homeless individuals through facilitating housing placements, real estate advisory services, and advocacy.

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Techstars Atlanta boosts entrepreneurs, small business start-ups ADW reports Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, concluded its inaugural program with Demo Day at the Tabernacle. More than 800 investors and supporters attended the event to hear presentations from each of the class participants. Techstars Atlanta provides 90 days of rapid acceleration to boost entrepreneurs’ early stage business and product development efforts through focused education, mentorship and funding. Demo Alex Taylor Day kicked off the 2016 Venture Executive VP and COO Atlanta Conference to offer Cox Enterprises investors a three-day startup showcase. “Techstars has brought some great companies to Atlanta,” said Cox Enterprises executive vice president and COO Alex Taylor. “We want to do everything we can to continue making our hometown a welcoming place for startups and entrepreneurs.” The program received applications from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents. Of the six companies that relocated to Atlanta for the program, four are planning to set up permanent operations in the city. Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of $18 billion and

approximately 60,000 employees, the company’s major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Cox Automotive, and Cox Media Group, television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firm. The company’s major national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, Savings.com and Valpak. Through Cox Automotive, the company’s international operations stretch across Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. Applications for Techstars Atlanta’s second class will open in 2017. To learn more about Cox’s commitment to people, sustainability and our communities, please visit CoxCSRReport.com.

The Weather Company to create 400 jobs, relocate headquarters to Atlanta

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Gov. Nathan Deal announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15, that The Weather Company, an IBM Business, will create 400 jobs and relocate its headquarters from Cobb County to Fulton County in the spring of 2017. “The Weather Company has made significant contributions in Georgia for more than three decades,” said Deal. “The company’s decision to expand its workforce in the metro Atlanta area is a reflection of our state’s ability to retain dynamic companies with our business-friendly environment and highly skilled workforce. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with The Weather Company and its continued success in Georgia.” The Weather Company, acquired by IBM in January, helps some of the world’s largest brands in aviation, energy, insurance and media, as well as government, anticipate and respond to the impact of weather on operations. The newly created jobs include positions in software and product development, engineering, technology and marketing, among others. The new headquarters will be located at Perimeter Summit at 1001 Summit Blvd. “The combination of technology and expertise from The Weather Company and IBM is progressing well as we create additional value for the clients of both companies,” said Cameron Clayton, The Weather Company CEO and

general manager. “The additional hiring and the move to a new headquarters are indicative of the support and investment that IBM is providing to attract and retain the best and brightest as we build this amazing business.” The Weather Company produces some of the most reliable global forecasts available today, utilizing sophisticated models to analyze data worldwide. The company combines more than 100 terabytes of third-party data each day and the Weather Underground’s network of more than 200,000 individual weather stations to create its projections. Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment Lindsay Martin represented the Global Commerce division in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power. “We are excited that The Weather Company, a leader in the technology industry, is expanding their operations here,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “We thank The Weather Company for their growth and confidence in the Atlanta area, and look forward to supporting them as they continue to provide weather data to millions of consumers and thousands of businesses around the world.”

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Atlanta VIP’s attend TV One’s ‘Rickey Smiley for Real’ watch party

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Atlanta VIP’s enjoyed a live watch party for TV One’s hit docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” Hosted by Rickey Smiley, the VIP audience enjoyed a night of fun hosted by TV One and Bobbcat Films. Attendance at the event included: Da’ Brat; Headkrack, Special K and Gary Hayes of “Dish Nation;” Juicy from “Little Women Atlanta;” Benzino, Karlie Redd and Scrappy of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta;’ Trina and Traci Braxton of “Braxton Family Values;” DJ Dex; LaTavia Roberson of “Destiny’s Child;” Lisa Nicole Cloud and Dr. Heavenly of “Married to Medicine;” Bobby V, Brandon Karson from “About Him;” Cocoa Brown od “For

Better or Worse;” Jasmine Burke, “Saints & Sinners;” Porsha Ferguson, “The Haves and the Have Not’s;” Spirit Clanton of the “The Daily Help;” Tyler Williams of “New Edition Story;” Tameka Foster, Roger Bobb and more. Guests were treated to complimentary food and drinks; and were encouraged to donate to the “Rickey Smiley Foundation” while in attendance. Keeping the party live was DJ Boogie Bombshell. Atlanta’s HOT 107.9 FM was on site to show their support and treat fans to nifty promo items. Rickey Smiley’s docu-series “Rickey Smiley For Real,” airs Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on TV One.

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Solange Knowles

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Finally a star … and on her own terms

“I always knew that being 100 percent, wholeheartedly me was going to pay off.” Solange spoke those words a few weeks ago when her latest album, “A Seat at the Table,” reached No. 1 on the national Pop Albums chart as well the R&B Albums chart. It was also the first time in history that two sisters both had albums reach No. 1 in the same year. This is her best showing so far, although her previous albums, “Solo Star” (2003) and the oddly titled “Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams” (2008) were critically acclaimed and sold enough to enable her to cultivate a following. In between, in 2012, there was an EP (extended play) release titled “True.” Still, it hasn’t been an easy road to travel because it is daunting to be in the shadow of a megastar icon such as her sister, Beyoncé. To always have to deal with comparisons and usually coming out on the short end. (“She’s good, but not as good as Beyoncé.”) But the sisters are very close and very supportive of each other’s endeavors. In fact, Solange made her position clear when she said, “Don’t try to love me because you are anti-Beyoncé, because I am all for Beyoncé.” She elaborated further, “People think there should be this great rivalry between us, but there’s never been any competition…I’m not her and never will be.” She has always maintained that she and her sister are very different artistically and have differing aspirations. Solange Knowles, singer-songwriter, has always done her own thing, and nowhere has that been more clear than in her quirky sense of style in clothing and hair. “Through style, you can communicate to the world who you are and what you stand for,” she said. On her independence streak, Solange, 30, said, “I didn’t have the confidence I have now during my teenage years. But over time, you evolve and become really comfortable with who you are. Don’t apologize for it. Stand firm and stay consistent. “For the first time in my life, I’m basing every decision around the idea of whether I want to do it or if I think it will be inspiring… It’s not my job to prove anything…The only

one I have to give an explanation to is God. “I think about all of those phases that I went through, and the ridicule and whatever that I experienced. But I can’t think of one time when I ever felt like I was going to break.” That attitude has had an effect on Beyoncé, who said in one of her songs, “My sister taught me how to speak my mind.” And we all know how tough Solange Knowles can be if her buttons are pushed. Remember when she ferociously attacked brother-in-law Jay Z in that elevator? But that’s another story! Solange Piaget Knowles (now there’s a middle name for you!) was only 16 when she made her first album, and she learned the business quickly. She also proved to be a more than credible songwriter, with some material being featured on albums by Beyoncé as well two other former Destiny’s Child members, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. She has even gone so far as to acknowledge songwriting as her “first love and passion.” She started writing songs at age 9. Another love is her people. “Watch black people walk, watch us move, watch us overcome, listen to our voices, the sway, the resilience, the innovation, the raw, unfiltered soul we have that cannot be touched.” Solange, who is also a painter, has appeared in two movies, “Jackson Family Vacation” and “Bring It On: All or Nothing,” and will likely make more. There were a number of television programs as well, among them, “One on One,” “The Proud Family” and “Lincoln Heights.” Solange has received a Soul Train Music Award nomination and the BET Award nomination, and in 2008 won an ASCAP Award in the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song category. ASCAP, the American Society of Composers and Publishers, is an organization that protects its members’ copyrights by monitoring public performances and compensating them accordingly. Now out of sister’s shadow — although many people still think of her primarily as “Beyoncé’s sister” — Solange Knowles is ready to move up to the next plateau, and she will do it with the flair that is uniquely hers.

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Curbing holiday carbs during National Diabetes Awareness Month By Grace Derocha Heading into the holiday season each year, everyone knows one thing for sure, there will be a lot of food. For Thanksgiving alone, there’s always an overabundance of carb-loaded entrées, sides and desserts. It can be difficult for anyone not to over-indulge this time of year; however, it can be particularly challenging for someone managing diabetes. For healthy living, one should limit carbohydrate intake to 45-75 grams of carbohydrates per meal. To put that into perspective, there are about 30 grams of carbs in half a cup of Thanksgiving stuffing alone. That said, it’s important for each individual, especially if they are diabetic, to meet with a registered dietitian for specific dietary guidelines and goals. Preparing a diabetic-friendly meal this Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be hard. The dietary needs to manage this condition are similar to what everyone’s should be—high in nutritious foods and lower in saturated fats, processed and added sugars, cholesterol and sodium. While this may seem easier said than done, consider the following delicious alternatives to a few holiday favorites: Potato Swaps • Beans (black, green, pinto, kidney, garbanzo, etc.): This heart-healthy protein is full of fiber and can actually balance blood sugar. Note that beans aren’t carb-free, so it’s still important to keep an eye on portions. You can also use some of your favorite beans in desserts for a nutritious boost—try black beans in brownies or white beans and chick

peas in chocolate chip cookies. • Cauliflower: While one cup of mashed potatoes has about 35 grams of carbs, the same amount of chopped cauliflower is only about five grams. By steaming and mashing this vitamin-filled veggie, guests can enjoy the texture and taste of mashed potatoes without the abundance of starch and carbohydrates. • Winter Squash: Similar to beans, this swap isn’t carb-free. In fact, winter squash can contain as many carbs as potatoes. The key difference is that along with being a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—squash has also been shown to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Like cauliflower, it can be baked or mashed

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with your favorite savory spices. Served in moderation, this alternative pairs perfectly with turkey or ham. • Zucchini: This veggie can be cut, seasoned, lightly breaded and thrown in the oven to create a tasty twist on French fries. While a single fry has about 26 grams of carbs, a medium-sized zucchini only contains six grams. Bread Swaps • Lettuce Wraps: A great way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is to replace sandwich bread with a leafy green like romaine or leaf lettuce. This swap gives your dish a nice crunch and saves about 30 grams of carbs from two pieces of bread. • Portabella Mushrooms: Grilled portabella mushroom caps can add a unique flavor and texture to any holiday meal. These can also be used as an alternative to bread when making sandwiches with Thanksgiving leftovers! • Eggplant: Chop into rounds, top with mozzarella cheese and add your favorite pizza toppings to make this swap more kid-friendly. One cup of eggplant contains only 4.8 grams

of carbs, while one slice of pizza can consist of up to 50 grams. Zucchini can also be cut into rounds to create healthier, fun pizza bites. • Cauliflower: Believe it or not, cauliflower can make a tasty pizza crust or breadstick. Break the veggie into florets, throw in a food processor and steam. Add spices and use your cheese of choice to bind the vegetable and make it moldable to spread on a cookie sheet like a traditional crust. Bake through to cook the crust. Then add any your favorite sauces and toppings to fit the family’s preference. Pasta or Rice Swaps • Spaghetti Squash: The shape of this winter veggie makes a great pseudo-bowl to fill with your favorite lasagna toppings and bake for dinner. There are approximately seven grams of carbs per cup, which is significantly less than the 45 grams found in one cup of cooked pasta or rice. • Cauliflower: If you’re looking for a simple vegetable that can pair as seamlessly as rice to holiday dishes—cauliflower is just the swap for you. All you have to do is “rice” it in your food processor. Then sauté with some of your favorite vegetables for a quick and healthy fried “rice” side dish. • Zucchini: Also known as “zoodles,” this vegetable can make a flavorful alternative to noodles with the help of a spiralizer. Zucchinis can be baked or sautéed with toppings based on preference. From spices to sauces, the pasta-bilities are endless. The idea of swapping traditional holiday foods with healthier options can be overwhelming. It’s okay to ease into alternatives at your own pace. But remember, even mixing carb-swaps with traditional ingredients could drastically moderate the amount of carbs in your Thanksgiving meal, which ultimately leads to a happier, healthier holiday. Grace Derocha is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. For more health tips, visit AHealthierMichigan.org.

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greatest champions for ensuring access to college, especially for African American The Thurgood Marshall College Fund students,” said Complete College America and Complete College America announced President Stan Jones. “Today’s announcement today the formation of a new partnership demonstrates the seriousness of their that will focus efforts on boosting graduation commitment not only to access, but to rates throughout the nation’s black colleges, student success and completion. We applaud including Historically Black Colleges and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Universities and Predominately Black and the colleges they represent – and look Institutions. The announcement was made forward to working together to dramatically as part of CCA’s 2016 Annual Convening of boost college completion rates and close the Alliance in San Francisco, achievement gaps.” an event that brought together “I am extremely proud of close to 600 higher education this partnership and TMCF’s leaders and advocates from inclusion because it is solution around the country. TMCF driven. It’s no secret that president and CEO Johnny C. black college graduation rates Taylor, Jr. served as the closing could be higher. TMCF is keynote speaker for the event. committed to be apart of the TMCF will join CCA as the solution to educate, empower 41st member of the organization’s and encourage students on our Alliance — a network of states campuses to stay the course, and institutional consortia that finish the race and graduate,” have committed to completion said Johnny C. Taylor Jr. “The goals and implementation at strategic alliance with CCA scale of the organization’s Game is timely and I have no doubt Changers strategies. TMCF’s will lead to positive outcomes Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. membership, which greatly for our students and memberenhances CCA’s ongoing efforts schools. This is a new day for to close achievement gaps, is the first of its black colleges.” kind — representing a national consortium The first joint project for TMCF and CCA of nearly 50 publicly supported black colleges will be the collection of completion data using that will now have access to the full breadth CCA’s Common College Completion Metrics. of CCA’s resources and technical assistance The initial collection – which will explore efforts. graduation rates, credit accumulation, time to “HBCUs have long been our nation’s degree, and remediation rates, among other

data – will provide baseline information to advance the organizations’ shared mission to close achievement gaps. In addition, TMCF will also be launching a national 15 to Finish campaign with member institutions to encourage more students to take at least 15 credits per semester or 30 credits per year —the only enrollment level that puts students on track for on-time

completion. The 15 to Finish initiative, which began at the University of Hawaii, is one of Complete College America’s five Game Changing strategies. The two organizations will invite philanthropic partners to help fund broadbased implementation of CCA’s strategies at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.

Education nonprofit joins statewide Day of Giving ADW reports WINGS for kids, an education nonprofit focused on social and emotional learning, or SEL, is participating in Georgia Gives Day tomorrow, November 17, to build awareness and support for their afterschool programs in Atlanta Public Schools and nearby Fulton County Schools. “We are thrilled to be a part of Georgia Gives Day again, and we appreciate the generosity of the Georgia community this year and in previous years we have participated in this tremendous day of giving,” said Denise Blake, Atlanta executive director at WINGS for kids. “With this support, we will be able to continue serving our most vulnerable students in the Atlanta region, and give them the life lessons they need to be happy and soar to success.” During WINGS’ daily afterschool programming, kids participate in a variety of activities, from sports and games to small group activities and discussions, that incorporate SEL into fun, engaging opportunities for learning. Led by collegeaged mentors, called WINGS Leaders, the program also provides time for kids to do their homework and engage in community service activities that help them build empathy, self-awareness, and decisionmaking skills. From the moment they step

into the program, welcomed by WINGS Leaders and an afterschool snack, students are in a safe environment where they can explore their feelings and better understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and actions. WINGS is the only afterschool program in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) focused solely on supporting kids’ social and emotional learning, and its partnership with APS was announced in August as part of the district’s targeted rollout of SEL efforts. WINGS is in its fifth year of service in Fulton County Schools, and with the addition of its program at Hutchinson Elementary, the Atlanta area is now the organization’s largest region with 650 students served. Individuals interested in supporting WINGS for kids can donate any amount to the program to support efforts such as purchasing homework supplies and snacks for students, and covering the costs of field trips and other activities. WINGS for kids currently serves more than 1,800 kids in grades K-5 in low-income communities across four states. Through SEL, WINGS helps kids thrive despite the challenges they face every day.

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ANNOUNCEMENT C. W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc will be accepting quotations from subcontractors, including Georgia DOT certified DBE subcontractors, for Cobb County Construction Project E4080 Cobb Parkway/US41/ SR3 at Cedarcrest/Awtrey Church Road. This project is bidding on December 8, 2016 @ Noon. Items of work include (but is not limited to): Hauling, Erosion Control, Grassing, Milling, Concrete Flatwork, Drainage Structure, Signs, Traffic Signals and Thermoplastic Pavement Marking. Subcontractor quotations will be accepted by C. W. Matthews’ Estimating Department in person, by e-mail: mikek@cwmatthews.com or Fax: #770-422-9361 until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. All bidding documentation will be available at the C. W. Matthews Contracting website (www.cwmatthews.com) as well as the Cobb County website (https://cobbcounty.org/index.php?option=com_ content&view=category&layout=blog&id=504&Itemid=1973).If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Mike Kleuckling at (770) 422-7520 X1254. You must register a User ID and Password to access the CWM website. For additional website information, contact C. W. Matthews’ Estimating Department at 770-422-7520. The Lane Construction Corporation is requesting bids from certified MBE/WBE firms on the Little River WRF Expansion in Woodstock, GA. We are soliciting subcontractor and vendor bids for the following trades of the project: Erosion Control, Demolition, Hauling, Auger Cast Piles, Asphalt Paving, Fencing, Landscaping, Concrete, Reinforcing Steel, Masonry, Miscellaneous Metals, Metal Wall & Roof Panels, Caulking, Painting, Gypsum, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Laboratory Casework, Fire Sprinkler System, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical. Please include on your quote whether you are an MBE or WBE firm and submit a copy of your MBE/WBE/SBE Certifications. Bid Documents are available for review at our office at 3010 Royal Blvd South Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30022 or we can direct you to our ftp site. Please submit your quotations to us by 9:00 AM on December 13, 2016. These can be sent via email to gdills@laneconstruct.com or via fax to 770.521.4259.

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by Dr. Julianne Malveaux

by Keith Owens

Trump wins for white America I began election night with exuberance. I was among the many who forecast a Hillary win. The only disagreement among my circle was how big the Hillary rout would be. I thought she’d get at least 300 electoral votes, and hoped that she’d thump Trump by getting as many as 340, holding him to less than 200 votes. The tables were turned and Trump was the one doing the thumping, with the electoral vote count estimated to be 306232 (at this writing, final counts were not in). Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, garnering around 400,000 more votes than Donald Trump. White folks won the day for Trump in an amazing showing of white solidarity. Trump took 58 percent of the white vote, but did not get a majority vote from any other racial/ethnic group. Only 8 percent of African Americans voted for trump. He did better among Asian Americans (29 percent) and Hispanics (30 percent). White people repudiated Hillary Clinton and embraced Trump, despite his racist, misogynistic, and jingoistic rhetoric, as one of their own. Hillary Clinton counted on white women, especially college-educated white women, to save the day for her. But Trump won 53 percent of the white female vote. He won 45 percent of the college-educated white women’s vote, losing that vote to Hillary Clinton by just 6 percentage points. Sixty-two percent of white women who didn’t go to college voted for Trump, while just 34 percent voted for Clinton. College educated white women’s narrow vote for Clinton did not overcome the overwhelming support other whites gave him. White women valued culture and class over gender. Many of them are the mothers, daughters, sisters or wives of the white men who gave Trump 63 percent of their vote. Hillary Clinton failed to energize the base, or transcend the indifference that too many voters felt for her. Turnout was only 56.8 percent, just one percent higher than 2012, and lower than the 58.2 percent turnout in 2008. More than 95 million people who were eligible to vote failed to. The Republican vote was similar for Trump and for Mitt Romney, the last Republican Presidential nominee. Democrats turned out in much lower numbers for Clinton than they did for Obama. Why? Voter suppression is part of the answer. There were nearly 900 fewer voting places in 2016 than in 2012. Further, states like Wisconsin,

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which Hillary lost by less than a percentage point, introduced new voter ID laws between 2012 and 2016. Clinton lost by less than 2 percent of the vote in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Florida. People of color were more likely to be affected by voter suppression measures than whites. In Durham, North Carolina, voting machines weren’t working, and a judge ruled to keep the polls open longer to compensate for the broken machines. Clinton lost North Carolina by less than 4 percent. How many more might have voted but for broken machines and other chicanery? How many spent hours in line, and how many had to leave lines because they had to go to work? Hillary Clinton ended her campaign with more than $50 million in the bank! Might some of that money have made a difference in energizing the base? Could more people have been put on payroll as organizers in battleground states, especially North Carolina and Pennsylvania? Should grass-roots organizers have received more resources? Part of the ugly reality is the realization that too many of our fellow citizens have embraced a racially divisive candidate whose rhetoric has unleashed hateful speech and attitudes. The Detroit News reported that students in Oakland, Michigan blocked pathways of Latino students coming to school, shouting, “build the wall”. These children are emulating their elders, including the “President-elect”. The nonpartisan education news website, the74million.org, has reported that “election-related” school violence is on the rise in the wake of the Trump victory. Donald Trump was able to tap into the angst that too many whites felt during the Obama presidency, and win the Presidency in the name of white solidarity and white supremacy. It seems incongruous that a rich, privileged, urban businessman should become the voice of the working class disgruntled, the rural neglected (Trump got 62 percent of the rural vote), and white women. Whites are just 40 percent of the population in California, a state that gave Hillary Clinton 61.5 percent of its vote. And the Census reports that by 2044 there will be no majority group in our nation. White folks might as well enjoy Trump while they can, but time and demographics are on our side. White supremacy won’t reign forever.

The rise of Trump and the fall of America “When someone shows you who they are, believe them. The first time.” – Dr. Maya Angelou She was right. I have been listening to and reading some of the more gracious responses and reactions to President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, both from some of my fellow colleagues in the press as well as from President Barack Obama himself and Hillary Clinton. President Obama did what we expected he would do; he behaved like a president. In a brief Wednesday morning address, he appeared as calm as he normally does, assuring the American people that life would go on, and pointing out somewhat humorously that the sun still managed to shine. Hillary Clinton expressed the sentiment that we all owe Donald Trump an open mind, and should be willing to give him the chance to succeed. I appreciate those sentiments, and I appreciate the intent behind them. Many Americans, myself included, were shocked, terrified and appalled at the results of last night’s election. The reflex of any good national leader is to ensure the health and safety of the nation that they lead. So recognizing the very real fears held by many that this country could be unraveling, or even on the verge of destruction, both Clinton and Obama did their jobs by trying to calm the populace, and thereby (hopefully) better ensuring the health and safety of this country. Similarly, those pundits and commentators who felt compelled to encourage Americans to accept the result, open their hearts, and reach beyond their doubts and fears to wish Donald Trump the best chances for success are also working toward healing a nation that we all now know is significantly more divided and bitter than most of us ever realized or were willing to believe. But as much as I respect the love-thybrother approach of trying to see the best in a situation and/or person despite all evidence to the contrary, I am also compelled to believe that no nation can ever be healed without

confronting its own truth. And the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States is irrefutable proof that the United States has little interest in listening to the better angels of its nature. In truth, America has made the decision to bury them alive, bloody and screaming, laughing merrily at their misfortune. This is who we are. This is who we have become. Perhaps it is who we have always been. So I cannot be the one to tell you, like Little Orphan Annie, that the sun will come out tomorrow and that everything will work out. Or that because God’s in control, we’re just fine. Because remember this; the fall of Rome was not fiction. The empire that was Rome did in fact fall, and it fell hard. Because empires come and empires go. Nothing lasts forever, and sin catches up to the sinner. It may take hundreds of years, but the bill always comes due. Just because God is in control does not mean that all God’s people are spared from horrible things happening to them. Just consider Rome. Or Nazi Germany. Or Uganda under Idi Amin. Or American slavery. Whether you are Christian, Muslim, Hindu, or whatever God you follow, surely you must acknowledge that God is present during the bad times as well as the good, and that He does not always come running to the rescue just in time to save all good people from suffering. Suffering happens, and in this life, actions have consequences. Unfortunately, sometimes the actions taken by even the most misguided among us can force consequences upon those who were in no way responsible for the actions taken. We need to recognize Donald Trump for who he is, people. Because, like the devil himself, Trump has been introducing himself to us for years in plain sight. The revelation of America’s true face in this election may well be the beginning of the end of empire.

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