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Don Cheadle improvises on the life of jazz legend Miles Davis

Why jazz purists will hate Miles Ahead

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Don Cheadle has co-written, directed, and starred in a film about a character named Miles Davis. This is not your Mom’s biopic. It’s a vehicle for unapologetic pop moviemaking with loads of poetic license.

Fortunately, it doesn’t scimp on the jazz.

By Frederick Benjamin Sr. Urban Pro Weekly Staff Writer The essence of American modern jazz from its inception in the 1940s through the present day is its improvisational nature and its inability to be pigeon-holed with clearly definable limits. Legions of jazz practitioners from the stank denizens of Minton’s in Harlem, where bebop was hatched, to the harmolodic screeches of Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry and Eric Dolphy, have turned the jazz world on its ear by adopting bold new approaches to storytelling in rhythm.

With the movie Miles Ahead, Don Cheadle makes his maiden voyage as a director and from the outset — in true jazzman’s fashion — he screws with the melody, the tempo and the key of the composition (personality) known as Miles Davis.

Cheadle told Jazziz magazine that he didn’t want people coming to the theatre thinking that they were going to see a movie about Miles Davis. No, he says, you’re seeing a movie about a Miles Davis who is saying, “I’m going to show you the movie that I’m going to be in.” Not quite the same thing.

Cheadle says that the last thing that he wanted to do was the traditional biopic about a famous person. He had done it all before — more than once.

This one he had to do his way, which is why he had to direct it himself.

The thought to go totally in another direction came to him almost as an afterthought, Cheadle explains.

The 51-year old actor, told Rolling Stone about a concept meeting he was in where they were discussing the approach to a movie about Davis.

“I think we’ve got to make a movie about this dude as a gangster” — ‘cause that’s how I feel about Miles

Davis. He’s a G.,” Cheadle had said.

“All those apocryphal stories about how bold and dynamic he was, the gangster shit he’d do ... you could fit all that into a biopic, I guess. But I just thought, let’s do a movie that Miles Davis would say, ‘I want to be the star of that movie. Not the one about me.’”

So if you happen to know a little bit about the real Miles Davis, not just a jazz musician, but an American pop icon who personally engineered the creative evolution of American culture, not just through his music, but his style of dress, his overall rebelliousness and impatience with convention, you won’t see that Miles.

But wait, don’t hate.

Wouldn’t Miles just love the sheer gall of Cheadle to thumb his nose at all of those jazz critics, guardians of all-things-jazz, who, having seen the movie, express horror that the most influential jazz musician of the 20th century is depicted as a drug crazed, gun-toting, action hero — shoot-outs, car chases and all.

Cheadle continues, “People are very protective of their Miles and are very definitive about when he was doing what they consider to be what it really should be.”

So if you’re a jazz intellectual or a member of the academy of jazz educators, you’re probably not going to love Miles Ahead — not because it’s a bad movie, but because, aside from the soundtrack, and the title, it had very little to do with the real Miles Davis.

Cheadle, to his credit, learned how to play trumpet for the role and actually plays in the movie. While the closing credits are scrolling Cheadle is sharing a stage with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Robert Glasper, Antonio Sanchez and Esperanza Spalding

“I think we’ve got to make a movie about this dude as a gangster” — ‘cause that’s how I feel about Miles Davis.

He’s a G.”

Don Cheadle is Miles Davis in Miles Ahead, a film which he directred.

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2016 ELECTION - CLERK OF COURT A TRAILBLAZER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

Holmes-Sullivan’s career reflective of growing political diversity AUGUSTA When Clerk of Court candidate Hattie Holmes-Sullivan was hired almost 40 years ago to work in the Clerk of Court’s office, there were few African-Americans who worked in city government.

“When I was hired to work in the Clerk’s office in 1978, there were maybe one of two (AfricanAmericans) who worked in city government. I was fortunate,” HolmesSullivan said. “People laugh because of how my interview went. I was asked three questions: ‘Can you type?’ ‘Do you go to church?’ ‘Do you smoke?’”

Decades later, Holmes-Sullivan’s career has allowed her to work with

a number of historical political campaigns, including the election of Augusta’s first Black sheriff. “(That diversity) makes me think about the conversations I would have with my father (the late Lewis Holmes) on the porch,” she said. “He wished more African-Americans could be in political office. We were qualified, but we just never had a chance.”

Holmes-Sullivan will battle Ernest Thomas in a race slated for Tuesday, May 24. If elected, she hopes her campaign will inspire the next generation of political leaders.

“My desire is to inspire other young women to get involved in their community and in politics,” she said. “I enjoy this job so much. I love serving

people.”

Her platform focuses on sharing knowledge and improving technology in the Clerk of Court’s office.

“Customer service is important. You want to make people feel welcome, and that they can come and get what they need,” she said.

“Technology is key. You can’t function without it, and I want to assure people that their information is safe at all times.”

Holmes-Sullivan, 62, has three adult children. For more information on Holmes-Sullivan’s campaign, visit her Facebook page, which is named “Elect Hattie Sullivan for Richmond County Clerk of Court.” ­— By Ken Makin

Hattie Holmes Sullivan

THE WILL TO SUCCEED

Thomas’ campaign is a story of self-motivation and unbreakable will AUGUSTA Clerk of Court candidate Ernest Thomas has spent nearly four decades around city government.

Yet his ascension up the political ranks began very humbly.

“I started my career in municipal court as a guard watching the cleanup crew,” Thomas said. “From there, I worked to become the chief investigator of the solicitor’s office.”

Thomas will take on Hattie HolmesSullivan in less than two weeks on Tuesday, May 24. He hopes that his campaign will inspire people to work hard and take advantage of educational opportunities.

“I knew I didn’t want to be a cleanup guard all my life. I knew I wanted better for myself,” Thomas said. “I encourage all young people to know that education is key.”

“I don’t believe in giving people the run-around. I want to be able to point them in the right direction,” he said.

“It’s important to make sure the community is knowledgeable of what this office does, and has an understanding of the duties we offer.

“I’m compassionate, open and hon-

Ernest Thomas Thomas’ platform is focusing on community service and customer accessibility.

est,” Thomas continued. “I’m passionate about this job and my community.”

Thomas, 62, and his wife, Shirley, have three adult children. For more information on Thomas’ campaign, visit https://electernestthomascom. wordpress.com/ ­— By Ken Makin

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Stephanie Forbes: The Mind Indigenous INTERVIEW BY VINCENT HOBBS

AUGUSTA Augusta-born artist Stephanie Forbes recently held an exhibition of her work entitled “The Mind Indigenous” at Humanitree House Juice Joint and Art Gallery during First Friday downtown. Forbes, 24, is currently a student at SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design) in Savannah, where she is pursuing a degree in painting.

The artist maintained a theme of the Native American experience in this latest exhibition of her work.

“I chose to paint this subject to respect the indigenous people and to respect where we came from, which I don’t think we do,” she shared with UPW. “I wanted to push for the audience to have more compassion and awareness about living communally and

having more love for each other. There so much hate in this world – and there’s also so much love and we’re not seeing it.”

One of the more chilling image displays in the show is a tryptic featuring a series of three dry-point etchings of a Native American portrait – with the second and third images fading towards translucence. It is aptly entitled “White Man Coming”.

Another image display features a Native American portrait, surrounded by paintings of bees.

In her artist’s statement, Forbes writes - “In the early 1600s bees had grown extinct in America causing Europeans to bring with them, bees, to repopulate the areas as their migration here continued. Native Americans began naming the bee, ‘the white man’s fly,’ as they were a signal to the Natives that a white man was near. It

was my hope to bring a sense of invasion and discomfort to the viewer as they acknowledged the strength and wisdom the Native Americans still maintained while they were forced from their land by greed and potential profit.”

Both of Forbes parents are artists.

As a child who was raised in a home that she describes as, “one big studio”, creative expression abounded - and she started getting serious about her artwork around the 6th-grade.

“I went through a lot of the ‘standard’ bullying in middle school, and the only way I found peace was through creating - it was therapy to me and the art started blossoming,” Forbes expressed.

One aspect of Forbes’ work is its ability to draw in the viewer and to tantalize the eyes to linger – her creations are not merely works on

canvas but a stark expression of her views on life and humanity. Her art isn’t created merely to showcase her talent, but to help others through her creativity.

“I love helping people in any way that I can. It humbles me. Serving others is my job as a human being, having been granted the opportunity to live in this vessel. We owe each other all the love we are blessed with being able to feel. That’s always inspired me too. I wish I served people more than I do. Painting allows me to share my heart with others and I’m filled with compassion - so my only hope in creating is that someone somewhere may feel some bit of peace.”

The Mind Indigenous will be on exhibition at Humanitree House Juice Joint and Art Gallery through May 23rd. The gallery is located on the corner of 8th and Ellis Street.

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Artist Stephanie Forbes poses for a photo in front of an exhibition of her work entitled “The Mind Indigenous” at Humanitree House Juice Joint and Art Gallery during First Friday.

Forbes, 24, is a student at SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design) in Savannah, where she is pursuing a degree in painting.

Photo by Vincent Hobbs

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Malaika Favorite and Anthony Kellman

Kellman and Favorite to read from latest works

McBride Trio delivers Jazz at the G Jazz bassist Christian McBride performs with his jazz trio during “Jazz at the G”, held on the Augusta University Summerville campus. The five-time Grammy Award winning bassist has collaborated with some of the top names in jazz music, including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. (At right) Jazz pianist Christian Sands plays a Steinway piano during the performance. Sands was mentored by legendary jazz pianist Billy Taylor and studied at the Manhattan School of Music.

He became a Steinway Artist in 2012. (May 7, 2016 - Augusta, GA) - Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Hip Hop Gospel Concert May 14

Bernie Ward Community Center

Double Lives debuts this weekend Anthony R. Page has signed on to direct Miss Monique LaShon’s latest stage play: Double Lives. The production will premiere at the Imperial Theater in Augusta, GA on May 14th at 7:30pm.

The dramatic stage play stars Shatareia Stokes, Tyrice Lollis and Samantha “Poncere” Daniels with a supporting ensemble that includes Crystal Ware, Olaundra Grace, Nathan Rothwell and Sassedrick Washington. There will also be a special guest appearance by R&B Singer: Ray Lavender.

Also look for special cameo appearanc-

Emeritus Professor Anthony Kellman will be reading from his new novel, Tracing Jaja, and Malaika Favorite from her new collection of poetry, Ascension, at the Book Tavern on Sunday, May 22, at 1:30 PM. Free admission.

Ascension is rooted in the Africana folkways, lore, and history of Louisiana.

Palpable images pull the reader into the turbulent waters and horrors of the Atlantic slave trade, into homes battered by relentless rain and a flooding river, and finally to moments of contemplation and reverence for the land.

Tracing Jaja tells the story of King Jaja of Opobo, Nigeria, and his Barbadian servant Becka. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century imperialism in Barbados and Great Britain, it explores with subtle psychological insights and with a poet’s perception, a relationship that crosses ages and cultures.

es from George Sneed and Richmond County Marshall candidate: Ramone Lampkin.

Double Lives delivers a full dose of drama, sprinkled with the right amount of humor and a valuable lesson in the dynamics of forgiveness.

Audiences may even question events in their own past as they see the Dickerson Family deal with difficult revelations about their lives.

This is the 8th mainstage production from i-Heart Media radio personality: Miss Monique Lashon who produces theater thru her company: Raisin’ AJ Productions.

“Reboot For Change” is a gospel Hip-Hop Concert followed by a worship service.

Workshops starting at 8:30 am will jumpstart the event. Headliners include Pastor Tommy “Urban D” Kyllonen from the Crossover Church in Tampa, FL. Also, Grammie-Awardwinning producer Herman Little and “Blessed to be a Blessing” Jason Lutes, both from NU Royal Group in Atlanta will be on hand.

The inspirational, motivational, Teka Downer will be there to RE-ME the public.

At noon it’s going down with Tommy “Urban D” Kyllonen, Diversity, PSMITH, Mike “Sarge” Manning, and Pastor Derwin Jackson and the Experience will perform. It’s all for the glory, praise, and honor of worshipping God, in a HIP-HOP kind-of way. Vendors, refreshments, and voter registration activities are scheduled. Event sponsored by Imago Dei Community Development Inc.

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SPORTS HS Soccer

Augusta Prep soccer players (L-R) Charlotte Rindt, Julia Hatcher, Banks Collier and Jessica Powell hold up the GISA (Georgia Independent Schools Association) Girls State Soccer Champion trophy as they pose for photos after defeating Deerfield-Windsor 4-1 at Blanchard Woods Park.

(May 7, 2016 - Evans, GA) - Photo by Vincent Hobbs

Augusta Prep vs.

Deerfield-Windsor Augusta Prep soccer player McKenna de Graaf (#10) jumps over Deerfield-Windsor opponent Rachel Sullivan (on ground) during the GISA (Georgia Independent Schools Association) girls state soccer championship game at Blanchard Woods Park.

(May 7, 2016 - Evans, GA) - Photo

by Vincent Hobbs

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MAKIN’ A DIFFERENCE COMMENTARY by Ken Makin THE DEFINITION OF GOOD GOVERNMENT

Politics works when everyone is involved and votes On Tuesday evening, I had the opportunity to attend my first AugustaRichmond County Committee for Good Government meeting. This particular outing was important, as it gave all of the candidates who are running in May elections the chance to introduce themselves and their political aspirations.

Personally, I enjoyed the meeting. It was a singular hub to meet all of the candidates. There were also a number of people in attendance, not just politicians, but individuals in the Augusta area who legitimately have a passion for politics and community service.

One of these individuals playfully scolded me Tuesday. Recently, I had a chance to moderate a political forum sponsored by the Augusta Baptist Ministers Conference. During that forum, patrons in attendance had the opportunity to fill out an absentee ballot. I made the announcement, but I didn’t designate WHO would be providing that community service.

To quote a familiar urban saying, I didn’t put “respeck” on a certain person’s name.

Let me take this time to correct that in a public forum.

Ms. Shirley Woodley is a true champion of Augusta politics. Where there is a political forum or event, you will see her there. As a matter of fact, during political season, you will see her EVERYWHERE, handing out absentee ballots or registering people to vote.

She has registered thousands of individuals in the Augusta area.

I understood exactly what she meant when she said she wanted her name attributed as the person that would hand out absentee ballots at the Baptist Ministers Conference forum. It didn’t have anything to do with exalting or glorifying oneself. It had everything to do with the personal pride one has when they engage in honest politics, which falls under the umbrella of community service.

Quite frankly, I wish more people would share the same type of enthusiasm throughout our community. And really, it doesn’t take much to involve yourself in politics. Just … VOTE. That’s all.

There are roughly 200,000 people

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that live in Augusta. About half of y’all are registered to vote. That’s 100,000.

Voter turnouts can range anywhere from 60 percent in a presidential election to around 15 percent in an off-cycle election. In other words, there are instances where 15,000 people or so make the decisions for 200,000. Let that sink in for a minute.

Are you mad about SPLOST? Well the voter turnout for the last SPLOST vote in November of 2015 had a 17.7 percent turnout. That means just under 18,000 weighed in on a funding mechanism that everyone who works, lives and plays in Augusta is affected by.

Believe it or not, I understand WHY people rarely or never vote. It’s just no longer an excuse.

Voter apathy is the same type of excuse as, “my dog ate my homework.”

It’s lame, it’s old and it’s tired. Everyone who says they aren’t voting are just like these politicians who tuck their tail or hold up a vote when they don’t get their way. We see that happen all the time on the local, state and national level.

The difference is, at least when a politician stalls the political process, there

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is a residual effect for them (and them alone). Your refusal to vote not only hurts you as an individual, it’s a slap and spit in the face of those individuals who have fought and continue to fight for the ideal of “one man, one vote.”

So go vote. You can vote early the rest of this week, or vote on Saturday, May 14.

If you don’t vote early, PLEASE don’t make an excuse to miss out on Tuesday, May 24.

The definition of good government is when EVERYONE is involved in the political process, not a select few. And it doesn’t require the tireless dedication of individuals like my good friend Ms. Woodley. All it requires is your due diligence.

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I am writing this letter in support of the re-election of Representative Earnest Smith.

Representative Smith is my state representative. I can say from personal experience that he is truthful when he tells you “I am your public servant”.

Representative Smith has always listened well, returned phone calls promptly, and attended meetings when requested, treats women with respect and equally as members of a team. He is true to his word when he tells you he will get back with you shortly.

I do not believe in career politicians but now is not the right time for change. Progress has been made by the Augusta Delegation in forming collaborations that facilitate decisions in Atlanta being positive wins for Augusta. Representative Smith is a key player in forming these collaborations. It is easy for a candidate attempting to replace an incumbent to use the “I will” statement a lot in describing the improvements that they will strive for. However, it makes you wonder if they really understand the political process. The ability to

be congenial and to negotiate and collaborate is essential to successful endeavors. No one person has a magic wand to wave and thus it shall be done. It takes the ability

to inf luence fellow colleagues to support your goals and objectives.

I am casting my vote for Representative Smith. Please join me in returning a proven public

servant to Atlanta.

Juanita L. Burney 2208 Cadden Road Augusta, Georgia 30906

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ECONOMIC GROWTH • SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS SMALL BUSINESSES OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-WAGE JOBS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY The Richmond County School System will accept bids and request for proposals until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016, for the following: 1. Ambulance and EMT Service RFP#16-752 2. Electric Double Stack Combination Convection Oven/Steamer for T.W. Josey High School RFQ#16-755 3. Langford Middle School Landscaping RFP#2016-008 4. Post Event Stadium Cleaning RFP#2016-007 5. School Nutrition Digital Signage and Software for School Menus RFP #16-756 6. Student Accident and Middle School Catastrophic Insurance RFP #16-753 7. Two Serving Lines for Copeland Elementary School Cafeteria RFQ#16-754 8. Uniforms for School Safety and Security Bid #416

Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Cecilia Perkins in the Business Office at perkice@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us or 706-826-1298, on our web site at www.rcboe.org, or at Richmond County School System, Central Office 864 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Augusta, GA 30901.

The Richmond County School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY By: Dr. Angela D. Pringle, Secretary

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Civic-minded reader urges vote for Rep. Earnest Smith

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Voter likes McIntyre for State Judge The May 24, 2016 runoff is upon us. With it are the desperate and underhanded moves that can only be termed “dirty politics”. Everyone supporting a specific candidate wants their candidate to win. I understand that. But, I will never vote for a candidate that resorts to winning by attempting to falsely discredit another candidate by the “any means necessary” mentality.

Solicitor Kellie McIntyre is running for an “open” judgeship meaning there is no sitting judge in the seat to run against. Having spent all of her professional legal career in the court system progressively moving to the next level, it is a natural progression in her career ladder to seek the judgeship of the court that she now interacts with on a daily basis as Solicitor.

Solicitor McIntyre has performed at each career level with commitment, integrity, compassion, humility and exemplary legal knowledge.

It is intentionally being circulated in the community that Solicitor McIntyre is not ethical because she violated an agreement with an opponent not to run for the judgeship. The proof of this agreement is supposed to be that Solicitor McIntyre had a fundraiser for re-election to her current position. A fundraiser was held in November of 2015 as the start of preparing to seek re-election to her current position.

Most incumbents prepare for re-election if desiring to retain their position.

In November there was no “open” judgeship and Solicitor McIntyre has no desire to seek the judgeship of a sitting judge. Judge Flythe vacated his judgeship after Judge Overstreet recently announced his retirement.

This created an “open” judgeship whose anticipated vacancy was not known in November.

There was no agreement that Solicitor McIntyre would not seek an “open” judgeship.

Nor would she ever enter such agreement. Other candidates are also targeted with misinformation.

The decisions that we make now are important to our community’s future. Please research your candidates. Know their histories and vote for proven honesty and integrity. We must say with our votes that it is time out for “dirty politics”.

Vicky Scott 2562 Kennedy Circle Augusta, Georgia 30909

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals from Contractors will be received for the Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Renovations by the County Board of Education of Richmond County at the address below until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, June 9, 2016, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. No extension of the bidding period will be made.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 24, 2016, at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Media Center, 615 12th Street, Augusta, GA. Phone: (706) 823-6924.

Drawings and project manual on this work may be examined at the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County Board of Education, 1781 15th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

Bidding documents may be obtained at the Office of the Architect: Woodhurst Architects 607 15th St. Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 724-4343. Applications for documents together with refundable deposit of $200 per set should be filed promptly with the Architect. Bidding material will be forwarded (shipping charges collect) as soon as possible. The full amount of deposit for one set will be refunded to each prime contractor who submits a bona fide bid upon return of such set in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bids. All other deposits will be refunded with deductions approximating cost of reproduction of documents upon return of same in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bid.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after time has been called on the date of opening.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. Personal checks, certified checks, letters of credit, etc., are not acceptable. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

BID LIST: The Richmond County Board of Education maintains a bid list for many categories that are let for bid each year. If your company wishes to remain on our bid list, we must receive a response either through a bid or by a no bid response. If we do not receive a response, your company’s name will be removed from our bid list. Please call the bid office at 706-826-1298 if you fail to receive a post card.

To promote local participation, a database of Sub-contractors, Suppliers, and Vendors has been developed by the Program Manager, GMK Associates. Contact Jeanine Usry with GMK Associates at (706) 826-1127 for location to review and obtain this database.

Bids shall be submitted and addressed to: Dr. Angela Pringle County Board of Education of Richmond County Administrative Office 864 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 c/o: Mr. C. Gene Spires

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