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Do not underestimate the vision, power foundations. While Dr. Davis did not and tenacity of grassroots community live to see this vision made manifest, the organizations. We have seen firstbuilding is dedicated to his legacy. hand how a well-defined vision can After serving 25 years as director of the transform a community and the lives agency’s Adult Day Health Center, Mrs. of its residents. This month Bayview Cathy Davis, the widow of Dr. Davis, was Senior Services, located selected by the board in one of San Francisco’s of directors to serve as last African American Davis had a game executive director. She communities, celebrates has taken advantage the grand opening of plan and she stayed of all the resources the Dr. George W. Davis available to her and with it, altering it Senior Center and made a communityResidence. This beautiful when necessary, based vision come true. new building provides but always coming Davis had a game plan first class housing for and she stayed with low-income seniors and back to it. it, altering it when access to services that necessary, but always support them as they age coming back to it. She recently shared in their community with dignity, respect with us, “Imagine if we didn’t have a and honor. plan! We didn’t always follow it, but it It began as the vision of long-term has guided us.” Everyone on the team executive director Dr. George W. Davis. had distinct responsibilities, and she An activist working for the good of the didn’t let anyone off the hook. She was community, Dr. Davis took great care consistent, persistent and demonstrated during his three decades of leadership tenacity in the face of every possible to develop ongoing relationships with adversity including the death of her local, state and federal agencies; to forge husband. She did not let go, she did not profitable partnerships with private accept no. She kept developers, leading corporations, and continues to page 11

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The ABCs of Hepatitis Did you know that more than three million Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis? But, as many as 75 percent do not know they are affected? Hepatitis C virus infection is a major public health problem for persons of all races, and it has become the most common cause of death associated with liver disease in the United States. What is hepatitis? The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The most common types of viral hepatitis are: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Unlike Hepatitis A, which does not cause a longterm infection, B and C can become chronic, lifelong infections. Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver that results from the Hepatitis C virus. Chronic hepatitis can cause serious liver problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. In fact, more than 60 percent of liver cancer cases are associated with Hepatitis B or C. The Balm In Gilead, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Va., has taken a unique approach to increasing awareness about Hepatitis C. The organization works with faith leaders to educate their congregation and, in turn, our communities about the disease. How is Hepatitis C spread? Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with Hepatitis C by sharing needles, syringes, or any other equipment to inject drugs. Now, you may think that you are not affected by Hepatitis C, but you may know someone who is at risk or needs to get checked. Education is vital to raise awareness in addressing the Hepatitis C epidemic.

sharing equipment for injecting drugs, receiving blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992, getting a needlestick injury in healthcare settings, and even being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C. And some people don’t know how they got infected. Hepatitis C can spread through sexual intercourse, but it’s rare. ■ Most people living with hepatitis C do not know they are infected. ■ People living with HCV infection often have no symptoms until significant damage has been done. ■ There is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection. ■ Getting a blood test is the only way to know if you have been exposed to hepatitis C. Were you born between 1945 and 1965? More than 75 percent of adults with Hepatitis C are baby boomers, born from 1945 through 1965. Even more surprising, the rate of Hepatitis C related deaths for African Americans is nearly double the rates of Whites. African Americans have the highest rates of Hepatitis C. “Hepatitis C now eclipses HIV as the nation’s deadliest blood-borne disease and it is five times more infectious.” says Dr. Pernessa Seele, The Balm In Gilead’s Founder and CEO. Learn the Facts The first step to reducing this disparity in the African American community is increasing awareness about hepatitis C: ■ Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can happen from

■ New and improved treatments exist for hepatitis C. “Many individuals live with the virus for decades without knowing it.” says Seele. “It will take all of our communities to support a collaborative effort to identify effective programs and interventions to help combat the spread of Hepatitis C.” The Balm in Gilead is hitting the road to educate and raise awareness about the nation’s deadliest blood-borne disease. Hepatitis C is curable, BUT it takes all of us to spread the word to combat the spread of it. Check out this guide: (http://healthychurches2020.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/04/Faith-Leaders-Info-Guide-on-HEP-C. pdf) that will be distributed nationwide to assist you with educating your congregation and community about Hepatitis C. For more resources, visit: www.cdc.gov/ hepatitis/hcv/index.htm and www.balmingilead.org. Follow the conversation about hepatitis on social media! #hepaware.

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ViewPoints

By Dr. T

The Legacy You Leave One thing in life that is indisputable is the fact that one day we will pass away and someone somewhere will be measuring us by the life we lived and by the impact we had on others whether good, bad or indifferent. Do you have a reputation that you can be proud of or that those who know you best would be honored by? The truth is, given the social media age in which we live, and the way life’s most mundane moments are daily documented and disseminated instantly throughout the worldwide web via Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, the impressions that we leave can easily come back to bite us in the butt or haunt those we leave behind. You can run but you cannot hide or deny the things you have said or done when those words and actions have been abundantly recorded on film, tape, video, or with a “selfie stick.”

To rise with the dawn of each new day knowing that you have a reason to live, that your living is not in vain, but rather, the fact that you live matters to someone somewhere is an essential ingredient in life. The impact that your life has adds value to the life that you live.

In the last weeks, we lost some iconic individuals and in considering their loss we begin to examine the contributions that they made to the world and to us all. Their deaths make us hold time still as we remember their lives and the legacy that they have left us. One such individual is Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest.” He was not only the 3 time Heavy Weight Champion of the World; he was far more than that. Muhammad Ali was a force, an inspiration and a hope to a people who needed to be inspired. He was powerful beyond the boxing ring because Some may say, “What do I care? I’ll be gone!” If you truly embrace that general feeling, he was a man of unquestioned integrity and courage at a great cost and considerable then you probably have not lived a life in service to others or integrated your life with the personal sacrifice. Muhammad Ali fought for us all when it was hard to fight, when lives of others. Instead, you have chosen to deny yourself one of the valuable experiences fighting meant the loss of financial gain and an undermining of the accomplishments of human connection and participation within the community of humankind. An old he made. He fought for those who could not fight for themselves and spoke out against African proverb says that the most important days of a man’s life are the day he is born injustice, poverty and war at a time when those sentiments were extremely unpopular and and the day he figures out why. Some people live their personally dangerous. He was a Champion and we are whole life without ever considering what purpose truly grateful for the legacy he has left us. He was one Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. they were here on earth to fulfill? If you have had the of a kind. He was The Greatest! And he lived his life privilege to walk the earth, how has your life actually with extraordinary purpose. “Service to others is the Founder and Artistic Director mattered? It’s a question that must be asked, and if we rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Muhammad The Conciliation Project and Associate Professor aren’t brave enough to ask it of ourselves then it will Ali has paid his rent in Full. Virginia Commonwealth University surely be asked and answered by others once we are gone. Up Next Week: This is NOT Reality-TV…it’s Reality DrT@Margins2theCenter.com | www.theconciliationproject.org

TanyaFree.com/ Urban Views Weekly Poll The killing of a gorilla in a Cincinnati zoo, after a 3-year-old boy fell into the animal’s enclosure, has sparked a growing controversy. The 17-yearold gorilla dragged the little boy like a rag doll, after the boy climbed under a railing and through wires before falling about 15 feet into a shallow moat at the edge of the gorilla’s habitat. Many are questioning the use of lethal force. The loss of the endangered gorilla has caused hundreds of thousands to sign a petition calling for the parents to be charged with negligence, while others think the habitat should have been better secured.

What’s Your Take? Who is responsible? The zoo, or the parents? Check out the story and respond to this week’s poll at TanyaFree.com and the Urban Views Weekly FACEBOOK Page. Listen to the Tanya Free and Friends Talk Show Wednesdays @ 2pm on WCLM1450AM streaming LIVE @ TanyaFree.com and BlackTalkRadioNetwork.com. You can now watch us LIVE at TanyaFree.com and ustream.tv

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Muhammad Ali was an inspirat On June 3, 2016, the world lost the Champion. Even without the grandstanding and braggadocio, Muhammad Ali proved fight after fight to be the greatest boxer that ever lived, with speed and skill that dominated nearly every opponent. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” he often said of his technique, and children and adults alike had the privilege of watching him do just that in boxing rings around the world. Born Cassius Marcellius Clay, Jr., Muhammad Ali discovered his natural talent for boxing at the age of 12 after telling a police officer he wanted to fight the thief who stole his bicycle. “Well, you’d better learn how to fight before you start challenging people,” the police officer told him. As fate would have it, the officer also doubled as a boxing trainer for young men, and took Ali under his wing. Soon after, he competed and won his first amateur bout, thus beginning a career that would solidify him as the world’s greatest boxer. He’d established himself as the “meanest,” “the baddest,” and even the fastest, but Ali was also a brilliant boxer who could also win fights by simply outsmarting his opponent. Perhaps one of his most memorable fights was on October 30, 1974 against heavyweight champion George Foreman. The fight, held in Kinshasa, Zaire, violated conventional boxing wisdom. His technique, later coined “Rope-A-Dope,” involved Ali retreating to the ropes and blocking and dodging punches thrown by Foreman. An unprecedented strategy, Foreman eventually tired out, and Ali was able to return to center ring during the eighth 6

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round and knock out his exhausted opponent. Even at 32 years old and noticeably slower than his 46 previous fights, Ali defeated the champ and regained the title by knockout. With an Olympic gold medal, the Guinness World Record for the most heavyweight world title recaptures (3), historic fights, and what are arguably the most memorable press conferences to-date, Ali’s legacy is one of greatness and commitment— to not only his craft, but also to his beliefs. Despite much criticism and even being stripped of his titles, Ali dedicated his life to speaking against the establishment that oppressed African Americans and believed in using his platform to push for the liberation of his people. He openly opposed the Vietnam War, refusing to fight for a country that never fought for him. “My conscience won’t let me shoot my brother, or some darker people, or some poor hungry people, for big powerful America. And shoot them for what? They never called me ‘Nigger’. They never lynched me, they never put no dogs on me, they never robbed me of my nationality,” he said in an interview. “Shoot them for what? Just take me to jail.” Ali’s refusal to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces and fight for a country that “won’t stand up for him and his people at home” resulted in the three-year stripping of his boxing license and a case that made it all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, which he eventually won. His stance and vigor was polarizing, indeed, but he’ll forever be remembered for inspiring millions of Americans and truly

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in the fight of

“It is dedication to his beliefs an ...that many remember mo taking a stand against a nation who sought to oppress people of color, both in the U.S. and abroad. It is dedication to his beliefs and unwillingness to compromise his position as the most beloved, greatest boxer in the world that many remember most about Muhammad Ali. Even in his passing, he embodies the character of a true Champion, unfazed by critics and not intimidated by his opposition nor his oppressors. Like Ali, Richmond natives hold a unique connection to the systems of oppression that sparked the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. It was the parents, grandparents, and great grandparents of these natives who remember fighting against injustices that plagued communities of

tion both in and out of the ring By Janna M Hall

“Muhammad Ali’s life as a fighter, both in the ring and for social justice, has played a significant role in my life as an African-American runner. His drive has motivated me to not only get the best out of myself as a marathoner, but to provide an environment for African-American men to come together, fellowship and grow together through Black Men Run Richmond. Within the group, we have built genuine friendships and have helped guys train for and run their first half marathon and marathon. Muhammad Ali once said, ‘It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.’ This is essential to not only dedicating several months to train for a marathon, but to completing it. What helped me complete my first Richmond marathon back in 2014 was that I trusted my training and had faith in what God has prepared me for. People can learn from the legacy of Muhammad Ali and better themselves and society as a whole.” - Michael Jones, Marathoner with Black Men Run Richmond

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nd unwillingness to compromise ost about Muhammad Ali.“ color in this very city. From experiencing the segregation of schools to protesting on the steps of City Hall, black Americans in Richmond, VA risked their livelihoods for the sake of justice and equality. It is that spirit that birthed black executives, black owned businesses, and black educators, and it is that spirit that birthed Muhammad Ali, a proud black man who fought physically and verbally for the empowerment and liberation of his fellow black men, women, and children. Today, residents from Richmond, Petersburg, and beyond remember the great Muhammad Ali, not just for the speed, smarts, and strength that made him the World’s Greatest Boxer, but for the boldness and audacity that made him a true fighter.

“During the age of segregation, there were very few blacks on a national stage that younger kids wanted to be like. Usually they were football or basketball players. But Ali was on both a national and international stage, so he gave us even larger goals to strive for. Before him was Joe Lewis, who was the last great boxer black people had—he came along in the 30s and 40s. But he was more conservative, played the role, and played the [white man’s] game. But when Ali came along, he was so brash and unapologetic, it brought him to the forefront of sports. He came during a time when our people pushed for voting and civil rights, so to have his talent mixed with his outspokenness, it made us proud. For once, I think people were proud to be black, not “colored,” but black, thanks to Ali’s influence and other civil rights leaders’ influence, too. I was a teenager during the 60s when school was segregated; they didn’t desegregate until ’69, and it was me and a few other black kids that went to an all-white school. And even though a lot of the white folks didn’t like him because of how outspoken he was, Ali made us proud to be black.” - Ronald Harris, Richmond, VA Native, Virginia State University Alum, Class of ‘77

“I adore Muhammad Ali. I grew up looking up to him. Reading his autobiography in 1975 was one of the reasons I was inspired to transition to the Nation of Islam. He stood up to the man [in defense of] what he believed in, and he sacrificed. Truly sacrificed. He was a true champion, and proved it in and out of the ring. My father was a boxing fan, I’ve been a fan of boxing all my life, and I’ve instilled the same in my sons. With my boxing gym, I train members who are on parole, or on probation, or have community service. And thanks to inspiration from Ali, I’m able to work hard with them and produce champions, including my sons, Moshe and Immanuel Aleem. Ali was the greatest. He really was a champion, in and out the ring, and all over the world.” - Omar Aleem, Owner of 9th Dimension Sports Circle, Richmond, VA

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Scholar of the Week

By Janeal Downs

While she thinks it may seem like a cliché to others, one of Aisha Grantham’s biggest inspirations to pursue a career in the science field and become a forensic scientist was the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation show. “That kind of dragged me in, and from there I knew what I wanted to do,” Aisha said. Initially, she wasn’t sure what steps to take to become a forensic scientist, but once she got older she started to learn more about the field. In the future, Aisha plans to work for the State lab as a forensic scientist. Her ambition led her to calling the lab and asking what steps to take. She was advised to major in a science and will soon further her education by majoring in biology.

Aisha Grantham of Franklin Military Academy

GPA: 3.3 College of Interest: Old Dominion University Major Community Service: MARRS program Strong Interests: Biology, Forensic Science Favorite Activities: The MARRS program and the Future Leaders’ Program

As her semester comes to a close and she prepares for college, Aisha is busy with school and also a part-time job at Farm Fresh Market. In her spare time, her favorite activity is mentoring with the MARRS reading and mentoring program where she mentors a first grader in reading. “I was a mentee before and I felt like this was a great opportunity for me to be able to give back and be on the other side as a mentor,” she said. She is also a member of Building Leaders RVA, the Young Adult Police Commissioners, Royal Knights Military Team and The Future Leaders’ Program. With the Future Leaders’ Program, Aisha started as a member, moved to the secretary, and is now the president of the organization. “It’s one of my favorites Originally, she had close to 10 different college because it’s just that we get to not only speak for choices. In order to narrow down the list, she ourselves, the students that are in the program, went to visit multiple universities, and one but also all of RPS,” Aisha said. With the stood out to her among the rest, Old Dominion program, she and the other members discuss ™ University in Norfolk, Va. “I went to ODU’s the Week f topics such as teen pregnancy and teen violence. o admissions day and everyone who was there, They then present to the mayor to see what like the people who would presumably be in my solutions and assistance he can offer for these class, everybody was nice,” she said. “They were problems. interactive, even when I went to go speak to one of the professors in the science building he really wanted to know what I was interested One of Aisha’s biggest inspirations is her mother. “Myself and my in.” The genuine interest and friendliness of the people she met made siblings, we all were raised with that motivation to understand that her feel welcome at the college and influenced her decision to make school was the most important thing,” Aisha said. Although her it her top choice. She will not only major in biology, but also minor mother didn’t go to college they were always taught to strive hard in either forensic science or criminal justice. In order to help pay for with their education. She has continued to work hard in school and her tuition, Aisha will use a scholarship from the United States Army with her goal of one day working as a forensic scientist, the main which will pay for three years of her schooling. After she completes thing Aisha wants the community to know about her is that she is college, she will then commit to eight years in the Army Reserves. “a dedicated, hardworking student.”

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The Deal

By Nathaniel Sillin

Anyone Can Make Mistakes With Estate Matters – You Don’t Have To Adulthood brings certain financial responsibilities like the building of budgets, bank accounts and proper insurance. It’s surprising how few consider a proper estate plan part of that essential mix.

at certain decision points in your care. A living will may also provide information on pain or infection medications you either want or don’t want administered as well as specific instructions about your remains, including release to your family or donation for medical research.

In fact, a recent ABCNews poll found that only about 50 percent of Americans have created a will and significantly fewer have created the supporting estate documents like a living will or a power of attorney. Preparing now for the end of your life or for illness may not sound like fun, but it is necessary. Having a plan for the future can help bring you peace and even put you on the road to stronger financial security. It can also help those you care most about. We’ve all heard cautionary tales about relatives or friends who did not have a will, and family members who were left with difficult but avoidable situations. So, how do you start an estate plan? It has a lot to do with carefully drawn documents, but it’s the planning behind them that really counts. I would encourage you to work with a qualified financial, estate and/or tax professional in your home state at the earliest opportunity to make sure your plans fit your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Here’s a bit more detail on each. A will, also called a testament, is the starting point. Wills are generally seen as the umbrella document that drives the rest of an individual’s estate process. A will generally accomplishes the following: •

It details how you want to leave your property to specific people or institutions after you die.

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If you have minor children, it allows you to name a guardian to care for them after you die or become incapacitated. It also indicates who will manage your kids’ assets, including what you leave them.

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It lets you name your executor, the trusted person who will carry out all your wishes in the will.

If you die without a valid will, your state’s court system may get involved in distributing your assets depending on intestacy laws on the books. A living will – also known as an advance directive – allows you to define how you want to be medically treated under specific situations, including irreversible injury or terminal illness. Depending on your state laws, living wills allow you to express your exact wishes about feeding, breathing assistance and other life-sustaining procedures in addition to how you want them carried out

Powers of attorney are legal documents that allow you to name a specific person to take care of your money or healthcare wishes if you are incapacitated. It is particularly wise to seek professional counsel from a qualified trusts and estates attorney in writing these documents. The person you designate as healthcare power of attorney will be speaking with doctors and executing your wishes on various forms of treatment; your financial power of attorney will be in charge of paying your bills and depending on the range of responsibilities you outline for that person, handling your investment and business affairs. Both are extremely important jobs that should be carried out by people you trust, and that’s why they need to be people in the know. Make their preparation part of your estate planning so they know how to step in and carry out the assignments you’ve given them efficiently. Bottom line: Estate planning is the final, responsible step in all good financial planning. While it may be unpleasant to do, it is essential in taking care of family, loved ones and causes you support after you’re gone. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney

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Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic The Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic exhibition is on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond through September 5. Kehinde Wiley is one of the country’s leading contemporary artists. He is recognized for his portrayal of contemporary African American men and women using the backdrop of traditional European portraiture. Wiley selects the subjects for his portraits through the process of “street casting” by enlisting young men and women to pose for his paintings. These individuals, wearing hoodies, jeans, and baseball caps, are contrasted against ornate backgrounds that evoke an aristocratic style of portraiture. By replacing European aristocrats with black subjects, Wiley points out the absence of African Americans from such historical narratives.

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important every person’s role was: everyone needed to do their part in order for the project to come to completion in a way that would benefit the community. For example, the actions of the City impacted the work of the developers; foundation support determined capital improvements. Davis managed all the details and kept everyone at the table. Most importantly, she always kept community need and the individual residents at the forefront. It has never been about her: it has always been about the seniors of the community.

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