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National Black Museum making history Relics from Black Chicago among items to draw big crowds to Washington for opening weekend Crusader staff report It will be an epic weekend with massive crowds descending on Washington to witness a significant milestone in Black history in America. Demand is soaring among visitors scrambling to get tickets to the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which will open September 24 during a three day celebration of Black music and culture. Its all happening on the 100th Anniversary of the Great Migration, a period where millions of Blacks moved to northern cities to escape racism and economic hardships in the South. At the museum opening, visitors will spend hours learning about the Black experience with perhaps the most vivid and vast collection of artifacts that took over a decade to acquire. Some of those artifacts will be from Chicago, including Emmett Till’s casket and a vintage office desk from the legendary Chicago Defender. In the middle of it all will be Chicago’s Lonnie G. Bunch III, the founding director of the mammoth museum located near the iconic Washington Monument. Bunch is the former

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director of the Chicago History Museum, who served there until 2005 before taking over the helm at the NMAAHC. With 400,000 square feet holding more than 36,000 Black artifacts, relics and documents, the long-awaited museum is attracting interest from people across the country. They along

with A list celebrities have donated millions to help The Smithsonian open the largest Black museum in the nation’s history. The museum cost $540 million to build. Several prominent Black celebrities have opened their coffers in a national campaign that has raised more than half of the total

amount. Oprah has given $21 million. Michael Jordan gave $5 million, and television producer and Chicago native Shonda Rhimes has donated $10 million to the facility. In May, Hollywood stud Denzel Washington along with his wife Pauletta raised $17 (Continued on page 2)

Pfleger: ‘Violence can be curbed through unity’ Rips Indiana Governor for gun flow to Chicago By Chinta Strausberg Violence can be curbed in Chicago if residents and churches band together and take back their communities block by block because crooks don’t like the spotlight that exposes their illegal deeds according to Fr. Michael Pfleger, pastor of the Community of Saint Sabina. He suggested residents make up placards saying,” ‘We are watching you,’ and put them everywhere: on windows and poles. People are less likely to commit crimes when they know people are aggressively watching them.” Saying it is time out for finger-pointing, Pfleger also challenged churches to hold listening hearings where people can share their needs and concerns. “We have all failed be-

cause our children should not be going through this.” He gave an analogy of two tigers in a cage and how after awhile they eat each other. “Do you want to know why there is Black-on-Black crime? We’re in a cage on the South Side, and we’re not getting fed with education, jobs, opportunities, and options, so we’re killing each other out of survival.” Pfleger said he does not condone that, but he understands that type of behavior. During the interview Pfleger recalled how during one of his community meetings a woman from one of the groups asked him what could she do to stop drugs from being sold on her block. He told the group they should sit on their lawn chairs armed with paper and pencil and to squint and take notes when the druggies come by. Out of the entire group, he said one woman (Continued on page 2)

FATHER MICHAEL L. PFLEGER Tuesday said through unity violence can be curbed block-by-block. (Photo by Chinta Strausberg)

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Pfleger: ‘Violence can be curbed through unity’ (Continued from page 1) who is 75, said she would do it and turned to another friend, who was 80, to join her. A third, who was 85, completed the mission. “One woman told me the lead in her pencil was broken and I told her to pretend to write anyway.” The others in the group remained “shamefully” silent, but Pfleger said the unity of those three seniors was enough to chase the drug dealers away from the neighborhood. Pfleger continued, “We got to understand either we break out of this cage and we demand and get the resources we need (or) we will continue to see blood on our streets. It’s time to change it. I am sick and tired of Chicago seeing every day new numbers (of shootings and murders) outdoing the last numbers.” Pfleger said last Wednesday was the first time in his 41 years at Saint Sabina that he received three calls in one day to do funerals of young people who had been murdered in one week. “The guy whose hand I shook two weeks ago in one of our marches got killed this weekend. His cousin also got killed this weekend,” Pfleger said.

FATHER PFLEGER HOLDS up several obituaries of young people who were murdered before talking to a girl interested in politics. He told her, “We need you don’t give up.” (Photo by Chinta Strausberg) Pfleger went on to state that when headed by Rev. Joel Miles to a standPfleger said what is needed to curb he goes to schools and asks if the stu- ing-room-only crowd. the violence are more resources. dents know someone who has been Several elected officials attended, While he does not condone stealing killed, every hand goes up. including: former Cook County or crime, Pfleger said he understands “Children should not have to live Board President Todd Stroger; State why some people victimize others like that. It’s hard enough for us as Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31st); State just to survive. adults, but it sure isn’t right for our Sen. William Cunningham (DCiting poverty in Chicago, Pfleger children, and it’s time to change it.” 18th); State Rep. Kelly Burke (D- said it is just as bad as when Dr. Invited by the Beverly Civic Asso- 36th); Alderman Derrick G. Curtis Martin Luther King, Jr. was here ciation, Pfleger made his remarks at (18th); and activist Phillip Jackson, raising this very same issue. “In the the Greater Walters A.M.E. Zion founder & executive director of the day that we are in, people are hunChurch, 8422 S. Damen Avenue, Black Star Project. gry. People are thirsty, desperate. People are doing all kind of crazy stuff.” For example, Pfleger said one woman was going into her house at 4 p.m. with an armful of groceries when a man pointed a gun at her and said, “Ma’am, I am not going to hurt you. I just need your groceries.” “We lack a moral conscience in our society today,” Pfleger said. “But, the biggest problem we got to fight is this ‘me and my house, me and my backyard mentality.’ Get away from all of this. This is our block, our community. Until we

stand up and get connected with one another, crime will continue.” “Blocks that are aggressively watching each other are less likely to have some problems,” said Pfleger, who challenged churches to hold listening meetings to hear the concerns of the people. But, he also asked people to help legislators pass gun laws, including banning assault weapons. “We should be setting up stings in Indiana.” With the presidential election at its peak, Pfleger said, “This is a window of opportunity because a lot of our guns come from Indiana because of their lax laws. It is easy to get overwhelmed when we have a weekend where 53 were shot and 13 killed. It’s easy to just shake our head [sic] and bury them in the sand and hope that it will get better. It won’t get better. We have to make it better, and we can do it.” Pfleger went on to say, “We don’t lack the answers. We lack the will to demand what is rightfully ours. We should stop having a tale of two cities. The South Side and the West Side should be treated just like the North Side and the North Shore.” Pfleger called for an equal playing field, “We need the jobs,” and suggested that part of the tax breaks that downtown businesses get should be used to create jobs for the communities where unemployment is the highest. Chicago is in a state of emergency and that federal funds are needed. Flowers reacted to Pfleger, “People came out seeking information, looking for help to help us navigate through the violence. Everybody wants to participate, but we need to be teaching African-American history in our schools and we are not.”

A UNIFIED EFFORT to curb violence was the topic of discussion at a recent community discussion held at the Greater Walter A.M.E. Zion Church in Chicago by the Beverly Civic Association.

National Black Museum making history (Continued from page 1) million for the NMAAHC. Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry gave at least a million, along with the Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Company. Other million-dollar donors include the national Black fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and Sigma Pi Phi. Excitement began building when the museum announced its opening date earlier this year, but interest has soared as sneak previews and national stories indicate that this facility is the greatest of its kind. From the fedora of Michael Jackson to Wrought-iron ankle shackles of the type used to restrain enslaved people aboard ships, the artifacts tell the story of Black life, history and culture in America. More than 300 volunteers have been trained 2

to seek out and support visitors who become distressed by the exhibits that focus on slavery and other painful chapters of U.S. history. There will also be nurses on call. Admission to the museum is free, but Smithsonian officials are giving out timed passes to help manage the massive crowds that are expected to flood the facility during its opening weekend. The response has been so high that museum officials on September 2 made available some 80,000 passes that are valid from the September 24 opening through October 2. The move came after more than 28,000 opening tickets were gone within an hour on Saturday, August 27. The new timed passes are avail-

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able on the museum website at www.nmaahc.si.edu or by calling 800-514-3849 or 919-653-0443 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. There is a limit of 6 timed passes per order. Hours on the opening day, Sept. 25, have been extended two hours until 8 p.m. (because a reception is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.) On Sunday, Sept. 25, the museum will open at 7 a.m. – three hours earlier – and remain open until midnight. The timed passes designate a 15minute window for visitors to enter the museum. They are being used to control crowds and limit wait times at the museum’s entrance. Once they have entered, visitors may spend as much time as they’d like in the museum. Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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Merrilee Frey recognizes international overdose awareness day Lake County Coroner Merrilee D. Frey, R.N., B.S.N., M.S., F.N.E. visited each of the eight Lake County Hospital Emergency Departments recently to thank the staff in their efforts to save lives with the epidemic battle of drug overdoes in Lake County. Coroner Frey presented Emergency Room physicians and nurses with a lapel silver ribbon for them to wear and raise awareness during International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, 2016. Coroner Frey states; “There is an epidemic in drug overdose cases especially with heroin related deaths in Lake County. In 2015, alone, Lake County investigated 80 drug overdose deaths; of those 42 were related to heroin.” Sadly, Coroner Frey estimates 120 overdose deaths for Lake County in 2016. International Overdose Awareness Day is committed to ac-

knowledging the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one to overdose and raise awareness that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable. Coroner Frey is working closely with Sheriff John Buncich, Prosecutor Bernard Carter and the DEA to reduce the drug overdose deaths in Lake County. Coroner Frey and Sheriff Buncich recently completed a documentary funded by HIDTA, concerning heroin related deaths and the heroin epidemic in Lake County. Coroner Frey will present this documentary when speaking at local schools and community groups. Worldwide it is estimated that in 2014 there were 207,400 drug related deaths with overdose; accounting for up to half of all deaths and with opioids involved in most cases. In 2014 alone, 47,055 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States.

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF John Buncich, Coroner Merrilee Frey, and Prosecutor Bernard Carter (L to R), recognized International Overdose Day with a lapel silver ribbon for them to wear. They hope to raise awareness during International Overdose Awareness Day, which was observed on August 31.

Carlos Tolliver announces candidacy for Gary School Board 1st District “A Voice for Children and Taxpayers” A retired teacher, former teachers union president, precinct committeeperson and community activist, Carlos Tolliver, recently filed his candidacy for a seat on the 1st District Gary School Board at the Crown Point Election Board in Crown Point, IN. Tolliver is among 96 candidates that are running for the 46 school board seats in Lake County. In Gary’s 1st District there are five other candidates, however, with 45 years of service, Tolliver is a veteran when it comes to dedication to Gary youth. Tolliver says.” We have a tradition of great public schools in Gary. However, the Gary Public School System is presently a District in serious fiscal and student academic crisis.” Citing a 90-million-dollar school deficit and upcoming referendum that would increase taxpayer debt obligations to $142 million. Tolliver stated “We need School Board members that are qualified, experienced, forward-thinking, creative, a history of service and above all, passionate about educating our kids and protecting the taxpayer dollar. We need members who will ask the tough questions, and demand fiscal transparency and accountability. We must stop the excessive, questionable spending that diverts crucial tax dollars from children to spewww.garycrusader.com

Carlos Tolliver cial interests, at increased costs to the taxpayer.” Tolliver further states, “The Gary School District has received a grade of F for the past four years. Schools in the 1st District are alarming evidence of the citywide decline in student academic performance. First District schools have experienced an average of 2030 percent decline in student performance over the past three years. This decline in student test scores has been accompanied by a critical drop in student enrollment and loss of tax dollar revenue. The poor school and student academic performance has a negative impact on Gary and the 1st Districts economy and housing market.” “I promise to listen respectfully, work collaboratively, and always keep the focus on what is most important: providing every child in our schools with every opportuni-

ty to excel and protecting the citizens tax dollar.” Tolliver offers some of his vision and goals for Gary and 1st District schools; • All 1st District Schools achieve 4 or 5 Star School Classification • Transparency and accountability with district fiscal spending • A coherent academic plan for 1st District Schools that is databased, with goals for annual student and school growth, and administrator/principal accountability for those goals • A STEM plan that includes Advanced Placement and High Ability Course Curriculum with science career pathways from 6th through 12th grade • An enhanced performing arts program • Insure that tax dollars designated for students are spent for that purpose • Improved athletic programs for students • A resolution to the old Emerson and Nobel School issues • Efficient Transportation: - Families need to be able to choose how to get their children to school safely and efficiently, at the least cost to the taxpayer “I seek the privilege to be that voice for children and taxpayers, insuring that education tax dollars are spent wisely and openly; that our students excel in the classroom and life. Because when children and schools succeed, we all benefit.”

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TAKING A STAND TO SIT DOWN Many people are in an uproar about the fact that NFL San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has decided that he will not stand for the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner. Some are calling him anti-American, among other things. This situation has caused some people to dig deeper regarding the anthem written by slaveholder Frances Scott Key, and as a result, it has been revealed that the third stanza includes some troubling words about slaves. It is interesting to see how white America seems to have developed a strong case of amnesia regarding Black life in this country. The history of Black people has been anything but smooth. There have been all types of obstacles placed in the path of America’s Black (and brown) citizens, yet, many white Americans are upset about the fact that Colin Kaepernick has made the decision to basically snub his nose at what so many of them consider sacred. Some are even calling for an NFL boycott. What seems to be happening is an escalation of racial tensions between Blacks and whites in the United States. Because of this, it has become politically correct to not be politically correct! Furthermore, another trend is also becoming evident. A certain group of African Americans is becoming more “conscious.” Natural hair in spikey styles, locs, and Afrocentric clothing are becoming ubiquitous, and along with these outer changes certain inner changes are also becoming evident. Black artists are gaining new recognition, and contrary to popular belief, a number of Blacks are opening new businesses. In spite of Donald Trump’s assertion that the Black community has nothing to lose, the truth is that there is everything to lose when considering recent community gains which are all but invisible if we rely solely on the mainstream press to tell our stories. Moreover, discernment among Blacks about the truth of our condition must be enhanced in the very near future if we are to survive and thrive in America; we have to stop being our own worst enemy. Currently, there is a stirring bubbling up from the depths of “sociality” in American society and it is not necessarily wrapped in a particular skin color. The fact is that humanity, when judged from the outside, will fall short of truth when it comes to solving social problems. Some Black people are as white on the inside as the whitest white person, and some whites are quite Black inside. There are people wrapped in skin color that obscures who they are, but we often make judgements based on external appearances. According to an ancient tradition, there are basically two kinds of people; those who focus on service to self and those who focus on service for the sake of others. Both types are found in all color groups on the planet. Because of this, a person may find him or herself in the company of people who share external similarities but who are extremely dissimilar. We will not make any real progress until we are able to discern truth behind appearances. Our closest seeming allies can turn out to be our biggest enemies. A case in point – those in the Black community who, in service to self, focus on the low, base side of life as exemplified by gangsta rap music, drugs, and other negative quick fix social activities are as detrimental to the community as murderous white rogue cops. Our overarching problem is that we’re up against a national construct with white supremacy at its base. It is so entrenched that it has become a cultural norm not even recognized by those who benefit from it. White privilege has left some well-meaning white people blind to the actual conditions that Black people endure. Because of this, it is a good thing that Kaepernick is taking a stand to sit down, because not only will it increase the consciousness of Blacks, but of their white brethren. A change is coming to America, and we are currently in the throes of growing pains. Our ultimate destiny will depend upon how many people, Black, white and other, band together to oppose the “service to self” White supremacy mentality that is characteristic of American society in order to create one that is truly for the well-being of all Americans. A luta continua. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What happened to the NWI trauma center? Dear Editor: A year or so ago there was quite a bit of talk as well as some demonstrations in Chicago about a Level 1 Trauma Center. The focus was on the University of Chicago Medical Center, but the conversation morphed into the fact that NWI was in the same boat. There is no Level 1 Trauma Center here. People who need that kind of immediate critical care are transported to Indianapolis or a hospital on the South Side of Chicago. I do recall reading that State Rep. Charlie Brown was successful in getting funding then to study the need for the trauma center. I said then and will say again spending money on a needs study makes little sense. We already know that if someone is involved in a horrific accident on a NWI highway no local hospital is prepared to handle that level of trauma. We already know that every year dozens of people die during the transport. We know if they had to be transported five or seven miles rather than 20 or 60 their chances of survival are greatly enhanced. So, can somebody

tell me what there is to study? The study money could be put toward the planning or construction costs of a trauma center for the region. It is time for us to nudge Rep. Brown and tell him to get back on it. The University of Chicago Medical Center will not help Gary and the surrounding areas. That facility is farther north than the Advocate Trinity trauma facility that is currently being used. A Northwest Indiana trauma center will bring much needed employment to the region. Of course some will be temporary, which is better than nothing; but the permanent ones will bolster the economic base of the area that is critically needed here. Besides the jobs there will be a number of new businesses located near the trauma center, including professional services buildings, some retailers, and other enterprises. That is all the more reason we can’t let this opportunity pass. We will have a new governor in the very near future. Today we have no idea who that will be or whether he will be a friend to Northwest Indiana, or behave toward the region like the last two governors. Rep. Brown and all other legislators have to reinforce to their colleagues that everyone in the state will benefit. A person may not live here, but traffic accidents don’t limit themselves where an indi-

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vidual lives. Someone on a once-ayear trip might be the victim of a terrible accident and will need that trauma center nearby, just as badly as someone from the Miller Beach area who is in a collision. The bottom line is the trauma center is good for us all. Henry Colon (Continued on page 5)

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After Trump's church visit, who would the Lord vote for in this year's election? CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION By Vernon A. Williams As the GOP presidential nominee this past weekend launched his foray into the Black community attending Detroit worship services – the safest environment imaginable – thoughts of the obvious ironies crossed my mind. As irreverent as the Donald has acted, could this 11th hour patronizing make a difference? Does anything about Donald Trump's word, demeanor and actions even hint Christianity? To be fair, Bill and Hillary Clinton aren’t angels. He was okay as president, but led the way for judicial reform that resulted in mandatory, long-term sentences for African Americans whose crime didn’t always fit the punishment. And in monumentally poor judgment, Hillary has created her own email hell. These are the two most unpopular candidates fielded for president by the major parties. Yes, the most unpopular ever. And the Donald is considerably less popular than her. Since

there doesn’t appear to be time enough for a “do over,” the choice becomes the lesser of two evils. And that’s how I found myself driving in the car pondering the situation in the form of the parenthetical question: What Would Jesus Do? Seriously. Yes, at the risk of alienating some of the more sanctimonious believers— incapable of thinking of the Savior in mortal context—I submit that since God created the world and all that’s in it, the political system and our mandate as an electorate to participate in it came as no surprise. So let’s probe the issue eliminating Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. I just can’t imagine the Lord wasting a vote like that. So that leaves us with Donald and Hillary. Barring a miracle, these are your only two realistic choices. You will just have to be prepared to live with the outcome. People characterize Hillary (and for some reason, indivisibly Bill) as privileged elitists who do some good but feel entitled to play by their own rules. Hillary is forever haunted by Whitewater, the Monica Lewinski controversy, Benghazi, Wall Street speech content questions, Clinton Foundation allegations and use of a

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) perience if that person for some reason had to engage with cops in both cities. Maybe the most important aspect of the town hall is residents from all walks of life got Dear Editor: to question the police. Hopefully that made for a better understandBy now Garyites should be used ing of why cops do what they do. to Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson It only makes sense for our maystepping up to the plate and hit- or to be the convener of this kind ting it out of the park. That is ex- of forum. A couple of years ago, actly what she did again last week she headed up the President’s when she convened a town hall Council on 21st Century Policing. meeting that included administra- My guess is that position put her in tors, police chiefs from around touch with some of the departNorthwest Indiana, as well as a ments that are considered leaders broad audience. The occasion was in that area, and she can tap into to create a better understanding of their expertise. Exchanging best community policing. The mayor practices certainly is a step in reshould be applauded for bringing ducing some of the crime we conthis diverse group together. tinue to experience. Freeman-WilIn the past individual communi- son refuses to rest on her laurels. ties would hold such forums for From what I see she must be the their respective communities. That most underpaid mayor in Amerwas OK to an extent; however, ica. what Freeman-Wilson did was This new community policing much, much more effective. By initiative, in my opinion, can recollecting all of these chiefs and store confidence in the police. That administrators in the same place will translate into community at the same time she helped them members starting to not only have be exposed to what is and what is confidence, but actually trust the not working re: community po- police. When that happens we are licing in various local communi- well on the road to a better comties. This also can create a more munity because two sides, who consistent level of community viewed each other as enemies will policing. Someone in Gary travel- see that is not the case. ing to say, East Chicago, should not have a completely different exFrank Lee Hayes

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Vernon A. Williams private email server to handle government documents marked "confidential." While none of these situations rise to the level of capital offenses, the consensus of anti-Clinton folk is that they collectively raise questions about her decision-making, ethics and trustworthiness. While those are concerns that generate concern, they don't necessarily constitute sins. And remember the question is, what would Jesus do? Trump Management was twice accused of refusing to rent to African Americans—settling out of court both times. The GOP standard bearer cheated those who enrolled at the so-called Trump University out of hundreds of thousands of dollars offering non-accredited courses taught

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by unqualified instructors. Trump businesses were bankrupted four to six times and he was repeatedly fined for violations as a casino owner. In 1986, Trump was fined $750,000 by the Federal Trade Commission for antitrust violations when he failed to disclose stock purchased in two casinos—Bally and Holiday—as part of an aborted hostile takeover bid. He was also accused of marital rape when married to his second wife, Ivana. Contractors, waiters, dishwashers, and plumbers charged Trump with refusing to pay for work done. So much for nostalgia. What has Trump done scandalously lately? Well, he launched the campaign calling Mexican immigrants murderers and rapists. He refused to disavow racists and white nationalist groups hailing his candidacy. He challenged a Gold Star Family in the wake of their passionate Democratic convention speech. He has called for a U.S. ban on ALL Muslims. His derogatory depiction of women would make a sailor blush. He mocked a physically challenged reporter during one of his speeches. His offensive, derogatory references to women span decades. He encouraged violence to protesters at his rallies. He raised money for veterans and turned it over months later only after media scrutiny of the fundraiser. He threatens to deport Mexican immigrants and questioned the integrity of a judge of Mexican descent assigned

to his Trump University case. There's so much more but space does not allow. If it seems that there are far more red flags regarding the past and current behavior of Trump, you're right; not by design, but by the fact that it is true. And unlike every presidential candidate of the past 40 years, Trump refuses to disclose his taxes – which would provide transparency on his source of income, charities chosen and tax rate. So how might Jesus cast his vote November 8th? Well there is one final contrast worthy of note. Hillary suggests diplomacy in dealing with international conflict, Donald suggests that the U.S. "bomb the (expletive) out of them." While the Bible concedes that there will always be wars and rumors of wars, followers of Christ are more likely to be among peacemakers than warmongers. What would Jesus do? How am I to say. Weigh the facts, apply the Word, and reach your own conclusion. CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION by Vernon A. Williams is a series of essays on myriad topics that include social issues, human interest, entertainment and profiles of difference makers who are forging change in a constantly evolving society. Williams is a 40-year veteran journalist based in Indianapolis, IN – commonly referred to as The Circle City. Send comments or questions to: vernonawilliams@yahoo.com.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking By Effie Rolfe Character is core-of the person. It’s been said that your character can be defined by what you do when no one is watching. Whether the outcome is good, bad or indecisive is determined by our choices. Pastor Calvin Robinson, author of Letting Go—101 helped us dig deeper as he shared, “Character is a Greek word that means “engraving.” So character is the deeply ingrained attitudes, mindsets, and perspectives of the person. It is the writings upon the heart. The question is, “who is doing the writing?” For most of us we are being shaped by the systems of this world, and our own past experiences. Our judgments are written based upon our limited knowledge. But a closed system feeds only upon itself.” I wanted to look into the heart of “character” after watching a recent interview of CNN anchor Victor Blackwell with a Trump surrogate. Unfortunately, the popular and well spoken Pastor Michael Burns was caught red handed falsifying military experience, education and other undocumented accomplishments on his bio. Burns first response to the accusations was to blame hackers for manipulating his church’s website or page. Later, Pastor Burns accused CNN anchor Blackwell for using the interview as a setup to attack his character before walking off the set in the mid-

dle of the interview at his church. The news source eventually released this follow up statement shared by the South Carolina Pastor: “As a young man starting my church in Green-ville, South Carolina, I overstated several details of my biography because I was worried I wouldn’t be taken seriously as a new pastor. This was wrong, I wasn’t truthful then and I have to take full responsibility for my actions. Since that time I should have taken steps to correct any misrepresentations of my background. We all make mistakes, and I hope that the measure of my character and the quality of my works speak for what kind of person I am.” He continued with, “I do also want to set the record straight about why this attack is happening – because I am a Black man supporting Donald Trump for President...” – Pastor Mark Burns Ironically, the good Rev. Burns felt comfortable lying about his bio during his transition into his new role as pastor. Is this the best way to begin ministry? I don’t think so. And, it doesn’t require deep spiritual insight to figure this one out. Back in the day, even the Temptations knew this

Effie Rolfe type of behavior left you standing on ‘Shaky Ground.” Perhaps, maybe Mr. Burns was disillusioned by his very own illusions? I can only guess he lost track and was unable to recognize truth in the midst of his fabrications. Pastor Calvin Robinson said,

“When we were children our parents and significant others wrote on our hearts. Hopefully they wrote messages of love and hope, of peace and dignity. But we did some writing of our own and most of the writing we did was before we even had mature reasoning faculties. Thus much of what we wrote was inaccurate and we suffer from misconceptions and misunderstandings to this very day. We are easily frustrated when things don’t go our way and we don’t give our best because we are afraid of being rejected or dismissed. In these senses and many more, we have to concede that the stories we have rehearsed and written upon our hearts are stories of defeat. We suffer from a self-defeating character.” Hebrews 8:10 states “I will put my laws into their mind and write them in their hearts.” What is the solution? Pastor Calvin Robinson concluded, “God wants to give you a new story! But in order to do it we have to first acknowledge and accept that the etchings that have so far shaped our perspectives are inadequate and incapable of sustaining the big dreams that fill our hearts. There has to be some “sanding down” of our old

habits and patterns of thinking before God can etch the life-giving patterns into our minds and hearts. We must be made bare before we can bare the marks of our true self. We must let go of our deeply ingrained ways of thinking and considering in order to take hold of the better way, the way opened before us by Jesus Christ Himself.” It’s a heart thing. Nevertheless, it’s also a hard thing. We all need God’s help to build a strong character that is so vital in this journey. Remember, what’s done in the dark will come to the light.” “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. (Luke 8:17).” Let’s be reminded that in the end—your lies will find you. Is your character Godly...? Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to her show daily on urbanpraiseradio.org (2015 Stellar Award Winner for Best Internet Radio Station)

CHURCH CALENDAR Trinity Baptist Church events On Saturday, September 10 The Trinity Boosters and Sweethearts are sponsoring a shopping trip to the Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora, IL. They will be leaving the church at 9 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. Also on Sept. 10, God's Girls Rock Young Girls Ministry brings "Black Women in the Arts." at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spoken word artists, poets and published authors will give both an insight into life as an artist and will present some of their work. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Sandra Barnes, creator and publisher of the documentary, "Gary, In a Tale of Two Cities." Nicole Williams Emery, a contributing author to "My Story, God's Glory," will share some of her published work. September 13 the New Era District Fall Session will take place at Antioch Baptist Church, 3902-06 Alexander Ave. in East Chicago beginning at 6:15 p.m. nightly. For more information on these events, contact the church at (219) 883-2720. 6

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FOOTBALL GAME IS A DRAW TO EXPERIENCE THE BAN By Erick Johnson

t was one fine Saturday afternoon at Solider Field a year ago. Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” thumped as old friends and families tailgated under icy blue skies. On the Great Lawn, an epic battle was brewing. After the tubas and trumpets were polished and fine tuned, the stage for a classic showdown was set. The competition is known as the Battle of the High School Bands, a highly anticipated event that’s part of the annual Chicago Football Classic. After months of practicing, it was time to throw down. Packed like sardines in sections, bands from many predominately Black Chicago high schools waited anxiously to show off some moves that took weeks to perfect. In front of thousands of parents, schoolteachers, football fans, some flipped backwards, while others sashayed to the thumping sounds of the drums. When the defending champions Rich Central High School took the field, it was all over. They killed it. For the second consecutive year, they outshined the competition with impeccably choreographed splits and dance moves as the band jammed to hits from the television show “Empire” and Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do.” Rich Central’s electrifying drum major, Angel “Mighty Mouse” Anderson and the group drew cheers with a climatic ending that captured the first place trophy once again, beating out numerous high schools, including Rich South, King Career Academy, Thornton Township, Proviso East, Proviso West, and Morgan Park. Welcome to Black College Football USA, where a football game is often overshadowed by charismatic drum majors and high-stepping bands. On Saturday, September 10, thousands of football fans will flock to Soldier Field to see Clark Atlanta University duke it out with Central State University. To many spectators, the real battle will take place before the game and halftime when dozens of bands get their groove on to gain the bragging rights of being the best in town. All the high school bands will be back this year, seeking to wrestle the crown away from Rich Central. With a high school from Gary, Indiana (the identity hasn’t been announced) in the mix for the first time, the competition will be even tougher. That’s at 12:30 p.m. outside Soldier Field. On the inside, Clark Atlanta and Central State bands will go at it during halftime. And the South Shore Drill Team in their first appearance in the Chicago Football Classic, will dazzle the crowds with their show-stopping drills. Their performance will add more flavor and excitement to an event that has grown in popularity over the years. If that’s not enough, the marching bands of Clark Atlanta and Central State will take the field with some show-stopping moves 8

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DRAW, BUT THOUSANDS COME HE BANDS AND PAGEANTRY of their own during the HBCU Battle of the Bands competition. With parties and tailgating before the game, it will be a festive weekend for thousands of families and alumni at Soldier Field. The band competitions are part of a proud tradition of Black college football games. As the college football season gets underway, Chicago will once again join scores of other cities that will celebrate the heritage and pageantry of an event that is unlike any other experience in higher education. With its bands, Black fraternities and sororities, Black college football is a different world. Millions of Blacks across the country were inspired by the fictional “Hillman College” on the television show “A Different World,” a 1980s NBC sitcom about Black college life. For millions of families and students, attending a Black football game is the best way to experience a part of college life at an HBCU. Black college football classics are more popular in the South than in northern cities. Like the institutions they are a part of, Black football teams promote talent and unity among people of color. Blacks were shut out of white colleges and universities during segregation. Today, there are 49 classic football games between HBCU’s. Chicago is among just four northern cities that have them. With events like the Battle of the High School Bands, the Chicago Football Classic has attracted thousands of Black families who are making the event an annual ritual at Soldier Field. While the competition gives high school students an opportunity to showcase their talent, it has also been a critical tool in introducing Black college life and scholarship opportunities to underprivileged students as well. At the same time, the Chicago Football Classic has become a recruitment tool for Black colleges and universities who struggle to reach talented applicants through mainstream media. During the week of the Chicago Football Classic, a college fair will be held to inform and help students apply to colleges and learn about scholarships and financial aid. This year’s opponents, Clark Atlanta and Central State have lists of prominent alumni. Civil Rights Activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” graduated from Clark Atlanta as did Chicago’s Marva Collins, the late educator who gained national fame for helping struggling students achieve academic success at Westside Preparatory School. The late civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy was also a graduate of Clark Atlanta. Central State’s alumni or former students include worldrenowned opera singer Leontyne Price, jazz singer Nancy Wilson, and Teddy Seymour, the first Black to sail around the world solo. As far as the game, this will be the first time Clark Atlanta has played in the Chicago Football Classic’s 19-year history. Central State has played three times, losing to West Virgina State in 2008 and twice to Morehouse in 2013 and 2014. www.garycrusader.com

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C.P.O. 16-60 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2017. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary/Chicago International Airport CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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C.P.O. 16-61 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY GENERAL FUND AND CUMULATIVE BUILDING FUND, OF THE CITY OF GARY INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary , M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary/Chicago International Airport CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A COMMITTEE HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL LOUNGE, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-62 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2017. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Joe Van Dyk, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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C.P.O. 16-63 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 2017 MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Joe Van Dyk, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A COMMITTEE HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL LOUNGE, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-64 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2017. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary Public Transportation Corporation CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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C.P.O. 16-67 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY FOR THE GENERAL, LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, PARKS, AND COIT FUNDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR. 2017 Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A COMMITTEE HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL LOUNGE, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-68 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL, LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, PARKS, PENSION, AND COIT FUNDS IN THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-69 LEGISLATION AMENDING ORDINANCE 5881 SECTION 10 TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF FULL BACKPAY TO POLICE OFFICERS FOR UNPAID LEAVE WHEN ALL CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISMISSED Sponsored by: Councilwoman LaVetta Sparks-Wade CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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C.P.O. 16-70 LEGISLATION AMENDING ORDINANCE 5882 SECTION 7 TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF FULL BACKPAY TO FIREFIGHTERS FOR UNPAID LEAVE WHEN ALL CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISMISSED Sponsored by: LaVetta Sparks-Wade

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To: OWNERS, OCCUPANTS AND ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO CLAIM OR APPEAR TO CLAIM A SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST OF PUBLIC RECORD INCLUDING: Anthony Hayes, 6223 S Langley, Chicago, IL 60637, Smith-Rothchild Financial Company, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60601, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc (MERS), its successors and assigns, P.O. Box 2026, Flint, Michigan, 48501-2026, Maxim Mortgage Corporation, 1431 Opus Place, Suite 410, Downers Grove, IL 60515, EMC Mortgage Corporation, 2780 Lake Vista Drive, Lewisville, YX 75067, Home Solutions Partners LLC, 8117 Preston Rd, Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75225, and any joint tenancy in common with rights of survivorship and any and all interested parties. NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

Pursuant the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5 as the owner of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following:

Joshua Perry purchased a Tax Sale Certificate on the property listed below. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Issuance of Tax Deed will be filed on or after Friday, September 16, 2016 on the following real estate: Location: 302 Hamlin St, Gary, IN

Legal Description: GARY CITY ESTATES 4TH. ADD. ALL L.30 BL.2 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-07-01-151-007.000-004

This property was sold to Joshua Perry on May 18, 2016. Any person may redeem this tract of real property. Components of the amount required to redeem: Minimum bid: $20,241.41 If not paid more than after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. If paid not more than 6 months after the date of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid if any that exceeded the minimum bid plus 10% interest. Reimbursement to Joshua Perry for legal fees, cost of giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with the Auditor’s office on form 137b. For the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will complete the todate Costs. You may contact the Lake County Auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone: 219-755-3154. This real property has not yet been redeemed. In the event the Real Estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the re-imbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on these taxes and special assessments together with the cost of giving notice under that statue and cost of examining and updating the title and court costs. The date of expiration of the redemption period is Thursday, September 15, 2016. Joshua Perry is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date.

To: OWNERS, OCCUPANTS AND ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO CLAIM OR APPEAR TO CLAIM A SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST OF PUBLIC RECORD INCLUDING: Premnauth Sukhram, 2112 Newton Rd, Groveland, FL 34736, any joint tenancy in common with rights of survivorship and any and all interested parties. NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

Legal Description: RESUB. GARY LAND CO’S. 13TH SUB. ALL L.9 BL.6 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-03-477-006.000-004

This property was sold to Joshua Perry on May 18, 2016. Any person may redeem this tract of real property.

Components of the amount required to redeem: Minimum bid: $3,267.93 If not paid more than after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. If paid not more than 6 months after the date of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid if any that exceeded the minimum bid plus 10% interest. Reimbursement to Joshua Perry for legal fees, cost of giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with the Auditor’s office on form 137b. For the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will complete the todate Costs. You may contact the Lake County Auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone: 219-755-3154. This real property has not yet been redeemed. In the event the Real Estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the re-imbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on these taxes and special assessments together with the cost of giving notice under that statue and cost of examining and updating the title and court costs. The date of expiration of the redemption period is Thursday, September 15, 2016. Joshua Perry is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date.

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The NNPA Launches Historic Black Voter Turnout Project for 2016 Election By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) proudly asserts that, “We are the authentic voice of Black America.” We must use that voice as an urgent clarion call for a massive, historic and unprecedented Black American voter turnout on November 8, 2016 across the nation. Today, the NNPA is launching “Project Black Voter Turnout 2016: 20 Million Black Voters to the Polls.” We’re calling on our entire NNPA membership, comprised of more than 211 Black-owned media companies operating in the United States, to issue front-page news coverage and motivational editorials and to present banner ads on their publication websites, to promote effective Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) campaigns in the Black community. It is an undisputed fact that a record number of Black Americans (16,133,000) voted in 2008 and helped Barack H. Obama to become the first Black President of the United States. Then, in 2012, Black

Americans broke their 2008 record for voter turnout, casting 17,813,000 votes. In 2012, for the first time in American history, Black voter turnout (66.2 percent) at the national level exceeded White voter turnout (64.1 percent). The United States of America is once again at a pivotal and crucial political crossroads. The outcome of the November 8th national elections will determine the future of the nation and of the world. This is a propitious moment, not only for 47 million Black Americans, but this is also the time for all Americans to decide whether or not American democracy will finally fully embrace the goals of freedom, justice, equality and empowerment for all people. Don’t let anybody attempt to suggest that your vote doesn’t count. Every vote counts. For some strange reason, there are several national pundits that are once again predicting a low voter turnout by Black America. These external pollsters and political observers really don’t know Black America. This is one of the reasons why the

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, says that the United States of America is once again at a pivotal and crucial political crossroads. The outcome of the November 8th national elections will determine the future of the nation and of the world. NNPA and other Black-owned media companies are so strategically important. The NNPA not only knows the facts about Black America, the NNPA also reports and de-

fends the interests of Black America without apology or compromise of principle and integrity. For nearly 190 years, the Black Press in America has been and continues to be the “trusted voice” of Black America. No political party should take the Black vote for granted. Our votes have mattered and our votes will continue to matter. We will make the critical difference in the outcome of the upcoming national elections. We have both a sacred obligation and a historic responsibility to ensure that we will have the largest Black American voter turnout in history. Why? Because the overall quality of life of our families and communities is at stake. Our energy, actions, and spirits must remain high and we have to fully engage the electoral process locally, regionally and nationally. The NNPA’s “Project Black Voter Turnout 2016: 20 Million Black Voters to the Polls” will work in coalition with other national organizations: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, NAACP, Rainbow Push, National Action Net-

work, National Urban League, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Black Lives Matter, National Baptist Convention, Progressive National Baptist Convention, AME, AME Zion, COGIC, UCC, and the National Council of Churches. “Project Black Voter Turnout 2016” will engage the Black community and all voters in print, online and through social media. Please join our efforts by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @BlackPressUSA, @NNPA_BlackPress and @NAACP and using the hashtags #BlackPressMatters and #BlackVotesMatter. Our time is now. Let’s all work together. Let’s get out the vote! Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement sales and partnership proposals at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org and for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc. You can follow Dr. Chavis on Twitter @drbenchavis.

State offers $500K to help 21st Century Scholars Grants aim to sustain rapid gains in Scholars on track to receive scholarships. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is asking high schools and community organizations to apply for a portion of $500,000 in grant funds available to ensure students in Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program complete new scholarship requirements. Approximately one third of Scholars in the graduating Class of 2017 are currently on track to earn the state scholarship that pays for up to four years of college tuition. Schools and community organizations must apply online for the grants at scholars.in.gov/grants by September 30, 2016. Grant applicants are eligible for $25 per senior Scholar (Class of 2017), who completes the Scholar Success Program requirements. Funding is available for all Indiana high schools with senior Scholars. Schools and organizations that do not take advantage of this grant opportunity are forfeiting hundreds— and even thousands—of dollars designed to support local program development and student support efforts. For 26 years, Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program has provided up to four years of full tuition scholarships for low-income students who meet certain academic and preparation requirements. In an effort to help more Scholars prepare for the rigors of college and successfully earn a degree, 14

the Indiana General Assembly tasked the Commission with developing a student success program in 2011. Developed by an advisory group of educators, community leaders and business stakeholders in 2012, the Scholar Success Program includes 12 activities 21st Century Scholars must complete in high school to earn their scholarships. Activities are designed to be completed in specific years but can be completed until spring of the graduating year. The activities are required for all enrolled Scholars, beginning with the high school graduating Class of 2017.

THE GARY HISTORICAL and Cultural Society held its annual writers workshop Saturday, September 3 at St. John Lutheran Church. Guest presenters for the program were Professor Alison Schuette of Valparaiso University and Deana Neal. Seated l-r; Barbra Hite, Roxanne Morton, Junifer Hall, Hestina Monroe and Deana Neal. Standing l-r; Naomi Lyles, Naomi Millender, Isaac Preston III and Linda Peterson. (Photo by Ted Brown)

Free school supplies to be given at Back to School Jamboree The first 300 students will receive free back to school supplies at the 16th Annual Back-To-School Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held at Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway in the Savannah Center on Saturday, September 17 from 8:30 a. m – 4 p.m. It will feature 3 on 3 basketball, video game competitions, free haircuts, movies and music videos. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Trophies and other prizes will be presented to those participating in the three on three basketball competition. Registration is $30.00 per team. To register, persons should call 887-2046. Registrations will also be taken at Beautiful Things in the Village Shopping Mall. On site

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registration is $45.00. Team members will be provided free school supplies, free t-shirts, free lunch along with the winning trophies. There will also be a double-dutch jump rope competition, dancing, carnival games and finger painting competitions. In addition, there will be a one-on-one shoot off following the 3 on 3 competition. Rusty the Railcat, Rascal and other characters will make guest appearances during the day. The Jamboree is being sponsored by Rep. Vernon G. Smith along with the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc., the Geminus Corporation, Indiana University Northwest, Haywood and Fleming Insurance, Fresh County Mar-

THREE YOUNG JUNIOR high school girls were among the first in line to receive their book bags for the start of the new school year at a 2015 event. (Photo by Wendell Harris) ket, Greg Fleming & Associates, diana Commission on the Social 411 News, Gary Crusader, Indi- Status of the Black Male, Familia ana Civil Rights Commission, In- Dental and Centier Bank.

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Methodist Northlake addresses hospital overcrowding By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray At least three times a month, the Methodist Hospital’s Northlake Campus experiences overcrowding at the hospital’s emergency room. This happens most often on Mondays when patients begin to not feel good Fridays and try to wait to see their physician on Monday. With their symptoms worsening over the weekend, the patients end up in the emergency room on Monday. Since the hospital is very familiar with this situation they have a plan in place referred to as its “High Census Alert,” where every department of the hospital is alerted and prepares to go into action. Cindy Mele, director of Emergency Services, Trauma Services and the Regional Coordination Center, said when the hospital is full, there are three phases defined for staff in a hospital policy: Phase 1 - The hospital campus is at 90 percent capacity and an overhead announcement is made to alert all areas. Each area starts working on specifically assigned tasks to mobilize patients. For example, EVS moves a cleaning team to an area with

ing at home where anything could happen. In Phase 3 when all resources have been exhausted and patient volume continues to grow, the hospital would close its doors to incoming ambulances. This is called diversion or bypass. At Methodist Hospitals, processes have been refined to the point where this does not happen. The practice is to work as a close team to move all patients safely. Methodist Hospital has not been on a diversion for High Census in over five years, and it is their belief to always be available for their family and friends within the community to have access to medical attention. They take this responsibility very seriously. Therefore, their team of highlyengaged and dedicated medical providers work to find solutions to the volume overload problems. The hospital’s options are put in place so that everyone in the organization can take immediate action to start mobilizing patients. Mele said, “These processes have been put in place to improve the quality of care we provide to our patients and are not considered a state of emer-

MEMBERS OF THE METHODIST Hospital Northlake Campus Emergency Department are seen working diligently to process all of the patients that are waiting to be seen. Left to right Lindsey Ashley, PA-C, Andrea Gill, PA-C, Ivan Cook, RN, Kisha Knight, RN, Corie Poppa, RN, Julie Verkler, and Khelilah Bilocke. tients. It is also required that any triage rooms and three trauma bays. hospital on diversion/bypass, has to In Fast Track, there is a unique room provide a four-hour update to all the called a Results Pending Area—this other hospitals until they come off room is designed to allow comfort to diversion/bypass. patients while they await their disThe Northlake Campus is current- charge instructions. ly undergoing a state-of-the-art reno“It will help accommodate the vation. When the project is complet- growing number of patients. The real ed at the end of this year, they will solution comes from educating pahave 28 rooms—19 in the main de- tients about their health and how to partment; seven in Fast Track; and maintain it. Also, by providing access two specially-designed to be used by to physician offices and immediate either the main department or Fast care centers for health concerns that Track based on the needs of the pa- are not life threatening. Methodist tients. There will be two private just opened their first immediate care

center, Care First, in Crown Point, with other locations coming next year in Merrillville and Gary,” stated Mele. Currently, there are 269 beds at the Methodist Northlake Campus and 313 at the Southlake Campus. There is no specific number of beds that should be available on a given day, and there is no problem in the area with the number of beds that should be available. There is no set number of people that have to be in the emergency room before it becomes necessary to declare the hospital at High Census Alert. It is based on a number of patients in the hospitals, wait times in the emergency department and the number of patients waiting to be seen by a provider in the emergency department. Mele said, “There are many reasons that people come to the Emergency Department. The first is that they receive very good care from the staff. But, there are also health reasons; many very ill, are trauma victims or are referred by their physicians. They may not have a family physician to see. There may be financial constraints. They simply may just not have any other options. Research shows that the number of people requiring hospital care will continue. Having the best processes in place is what is best. There are plans to also increase the number of patient beds due to the expanding population in the area.”

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Kisha Knight, RN and Ivan Cook, RN look over patients. discharges to clean rooms in a timely gency. These processes assist us by manner; doctors come in to round/ having procedures in place to be able discharge their patients; and patients to care for our patients as quickly as with lesser acuities may be moved to possible.” another nursing floor. The goal is to She added that the best option is to provide safe and quality care to all our maintain the patients in the Emerpatients. gency Department to provide quality In Phase 2, the volume of patients care. continues to grow, and the Emer“However, we always have the opgency Department (ED) starts to ex- tion of moving a patient to our sister perience wait times in the lobby and campus in Merrillville if there is a bed have patients being held wait for a available and the patient is in agreebed to become available on an appro- ment to the transfer. Occasionally, we priate nursing unit. You may hear have a request to send our patient them referred to as ED boarder pa- [sic] to another hospital. If and when tients. For these patients, their care that happens, we honor the patient’s continues. ED nurses speak with the request,” she said. admitting physician and care orders All hospitals in this area are reare taken. While it is the goal to keep quired to notify other hospitals when all of the patients comfortable, some- they are on diversion or bypass. They times the wait for a bed upsets pa- also have to notify EMS providers tients. In reality, this is a very safe (ambulance services). According to place for them. Their care is contin- Mele, the Northlake Campus reued with a close eye by ED nurses, ceives notification from other hospiand a physician is available at all tals they have contracted with for times. This is so much safer than be- transferring high-level trauma pa16

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