HPP brings gospel artist Kierra Sheard and health screenings to
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HPP brings gospel artist Kierra Sheard and health screenings to
54 years of Service Friday, August 1, 2014 Dr. Walter T. Lomax In celebration of his life and legacy Founder and Owner of the 1st and only African American Radio Station in Pennsylvania “WURD” HPP brings gospel artist Kierra Sheard and health screenings to hundreds during “Taking it to the Streets” It was an actionpacked day at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ’s 13th Annual Taking it to the Streets event on Saturday, July 26. Health Partners Plans was the proud sponsor of the gospel stage, which included performances from various choirs and gospel artist Kierra Sheard. Hundreds of people filled the Stenton and Ogontz Avenues intersection and sang along to Kierra’s hits from her new “Graceland” album, and other songs like “God in Me” and “You Don’t Know.” Health Partners Plans also provided health screenings to more than 200 people during the community festival. Pictured (left to right): Felicia Phillips, Corporate Communications Manager, Health Partners Plans, Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr., Founder and Jurisdictional Prelate, Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, gospel artist Kierra Sheard, Evangelist Winifred W. Morris, Sr., Church Mother, Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, Randy Mintz-Presant, VP of Corporate Communications and Chief Communications Officer, Health Partners Plans. photo Martin Regusters Philly’s 5th Annual Sankofa festival August 9th Page 8 Asante chiefs and dignitaries witness the outdooring of the new queen mothers at the 2013 Sankofa Festival Weekly Prime TimeTV Guide inside SCOOP USA Library for back issues - www.scoopusanewspaper.com R.I.P. Angels 2 - SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 thera martin milling There’s several news stories that I’ve covered in the last week or so, where I’ve also taken pictures that I would love to share. The last few days leading up to my “deadline” time for turning in my column to the SCOOP however, I was still tossing it around in my head, which news story I would write about this week. Should I write about the very good community meeting that State Representative Rosita C. Youngblood hosted a week ago at Opportunities Towers I and II at 1717 W. Hunting Park Avenue? That meeting was to discuss possibly having another Dollar Store, (this one A Family Dollar Store), in the 1900 block of W. Hunting Park Avenue. Or, should I write about Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.’s upcoming Block Captains Boot Camp event in August? I think I’ll take my chances and hold those stories for another day so I can express with the rest of us folk in Philly who care, the hurt we feel over the loss of three young children at the corner of Germantown and W. Allegheny Avenue over this past weekend. The children whose lives were stolen from them by the dangerous and deadly acts of two of the world’s dumbest criminals, while they were in the midst of a car-jacking situation were 15-year-old Keiearra Williams, 10-yearold Thomas Joseph Reed, and 7-year-old Terrence Williams. My heart cries for their loss, but I do believe in angels and I feel certain where they are now, as much as their family and friends will miss them, is a better place. I believe it to be a place of angels. This tragedy, this murder was horrible. No one saw this one coming. People are outraged and the main reason why is because it was dangerous reckless behavior perpetrated by two young men, one appearing to be Hispanic, the other African American -- but what the “H-e”, double hockey sticks were those two losers thinking? Oh my bad. Dumb criminals don’t “think”. If there is any blessing in this nightmare for the Williams family is that the Philadelphia Police department worked very swiftly to find and apprehend the one loser, while the other turned himself in. I hope they both realize it’s a wrap for them. They’re done. Cooked like a goose, never to see the light of day again, so-to-speak, and certainly never ever to be free again. They’ve taken three lives while in the act of committing several other very serious federal level crimes, so their behinds are DONE. As it should be. I recognize that no one has appointed me judge and jury and 98% of the time I always declare, “I do not want to have someone else’s life, their fate, in my hands, when SCOOP U.S.A. o I want the convenience of receiving every week at my home or business o 26 weeks - Only $20.00 o 52 weeks - Only $35.00 Call (215) 232-5974 Fax (215) 236-2945 Mail Scoop U.S.A. P.O. Box 14013 Philadelphia, PA 19122 In Person 942 N. Watts St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 New Renew Total $------- Form Of Payment: q CHECK q MONEY ORDER or Credit Card Card # ______________________________________________ Expiration Date _______ Code _______ Name on Card (print)________________________________ Signature____________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________ Check your ad weekly for accuracy. SCOOP U.S.A. is only responsible for the first time your ad appears. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to notify us of any errors prior to the next issue. NO REFUNDS SCOOP U.S.A. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT OR EDIT ANy AD Celebrating our 52nd Anniversary driver. Keisha Williams, the 34 year old mother of the three children who expired, has been described as a “stay at home Mom” and she has two other children who were not with her at the time of the SUV crash, that killed her kids. Meanwhile the mother is herself still in the hospital at the deadline time for printing of this edition of the SCOOP, U.S.A. I can only pray that Keisha Williams is still with us by this Thursday, when we start distribution of the SCOOP for this week, to the masses around the Delaware Valley. But as of the day of the murder of her children when she and they were all hit, she’s Memorial for 15-year-old Keiearra Williams, 10-year-old Thomas been in a coma, so she Joseph Reed, and 7-year-old Terrence Williams. doesn’t even know her children are no longer with us on this earth. it comes to going to prison, or staying free,” etc. But Unfortunately about 24 hours after this tragedy in when you believe beyond a reasonable doubt that someNorth Philadelphia, it was all over the news that a man one who has committed an awful crime and it can be first shot his own son, a precious five year old -- and the proven, then they must be punished for their crime. son’s mother, and then turned the gun on himself, taking There was a joint press conference with the Philadelhis life. 26-year-old Shyema Washington and her yearphia police department and other city officials announcold son were attending a birthday party with family and ing murder and other related charges against two city friends at an apartment complex in Ridley Township last men, Cornelius Crawford, 20, and Jonathan Rosa, 19 on Saturday. At about 11:30pm, when Terrell Styles, (the exJuly 28th, just two days after the children were murboyfriend and child’s father) showed up, supposedly to dered. The children were killed Friday morning, July pick up his son. But instead, he shot and killed him and 25th. Jonathan Rosa turned himself in Sunday, (July tried to kill his baby’s mama. As of press time for this 27th) and Cornelius Crawford was taken into custody the edition of the SCOOP Newspaper, Shyema was still same day. alive, but clinging to life and not knowing that her For anyone who may have been out of town on vacation or away for business for the last number of days, you beloved son is dead. When Shema wakes up, just like Keisha Williams, don’t know the details of what happened Saturday afternoon, July 27th. Keiearra, Thomas and Terrence and their both young mothers will be hit with the very worst news of their lives: Their children are dead. mother, Keisha Williams were sitting at a table on the It’s time for more prayer. We have to pray without side walk, at Germantown and Allegheny selling fruit, ceasing, Philadelphia. Faith without works is dead, so I and bottled waters and juice, as a fundraiser for their humbly suggest for all of us who care, we better get busy church. Out of nowhere, here comes dumb and dumber, Cornelius Crawford and Jonathan Rosa, driving like a bat trying to turn some of this negative stuff that’s happening in our city around. But a good place to start is with out of hell with the owner of the car, kidnapped and still inside the racing out of control car with the out of control prayer. Philadelphia Sheriff in massive hiring program The Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City and County is now engaged in hiring more Deputies in less than a year than any time during its 300-year history. Seventy-two new Deputy Sheriffs have already been hired to transport prisoners to and from courts and guard Philadelphia’s nine court facilities. At least another 30 will be hired over the next several months. The office, said Sheriff Jewell Williams, was seriously understaffed when he was elected to the position in January 2012, and the need for more deputies has grown in large part to the opening of the new Family Court Building later this year, which will require another 99 deputies. “Deputy Sheriff’s are highly trained law enforcement officers who go through extensive training—much more than that of a security guard,” said Sheriff Williams. “It (hiring) is not a fast or easy process”, he continued. “Candidates must be tested and drawn from civil service lists. Fortunately, the Nutter administration understands this and has been very cooperative”. Deputies must also undergo background checks and pass written exams, physical, agility, and physiological tests before they can be considered. By State law each candidate must then pass a 19-week course at Penn State University to be a certified Deputy. The course includes criminal procedure, marksmanship, and physical training. Since February 2013, 58 deputies have been hired from Civil Service lists. To expedite the process, the Sheriff’s Office and City have added a hiring list made up of already certified officers from other Sheriff’s Offices and police departments. SCOOP U.S.A. Mailing address: P.O. BOX 14013 - Phila., PA 19122 Offices & Shop: 942 N. Watts St. Phila. PA 19123 (215) 232-5974 Fax: (215) 236-2945 e-mail: call for ext. # R. Sonny Driver: Publisher / Editor Sheriff Jewell Williams “We are also seeking a diverse force of sworn personnel”, added Sheriff Williams. Of the new hires, 30-percent are women, and 70percent male. Latinos make up 11-percent; Caucasian 28-percent; and 59-percent are African American. “For the first time in the history of the office, we have also hired a deputy of Asian descent,” said Sheriff Williams. Dedicated to the Community People Volume 54 - Number 29 Published every Friday by R.E. Driver Jr. Associates with a Controlled Circulation of over 90,000 readership. Copies are distributed each Friday in Philadelphia, PA and suburbs, Chester, PA, Camden, NJ and Wilmington, Delaware to people and customers in Shopping Malls, Beauty Shops, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Hotels, Theatres, Office Buildings and many other business establishments where there is a high volume of people of all ages. Mail Subscription: $35.00 per year. Unsolicited manuscripts and photos are welcomed but will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. SCOOP U.S.A. is a city-wide, community newspaper with a broad range of news and information. Display Advertising Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday. Call office for rates and information. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement or unsolicited manuscripts. The comments made by the columnists of SCOOP U.S.A. are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the newspaper or of its staff. BACK ISSUES OF SCOOP USA - wwwscoopusanewspaper.com A Mississippi Freedom Summer pilgrimage: An atrocity we must never forget Celebrating our 52nd Anniversary ChildWatch SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 -3 marian wright edelman The site in the photograph below, along a back road near Philadelphia, Mississippi, was the final stop on our step-by-step journey through the final tragic day of Freedom Summer volunteers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. Our guide was Leroy Clemons, a longtime local leader and activist whose family was involved in the civil rights movement in Neshoba County and who is prominently featured in the excellent documentary “Neshoba: The Price of Freedom.” We both took this journey on June 25 with a group of about 400 young people, including young women participating in the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)’s summer leadership institute for young Black women from rural Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, part of CDF’s Southern Rural Black Women’s Institute for Economic and Social Justice. Other young people who were in Jackson, Mississippi for the 50th anniversary commemoration of Freedom Summer joined our group too, as did Freedom Summer organizer and leader Dave Dennis; James Chaney’s sister, Julia Chaney Moss, now a minister in Willingboro, New Jersey; and Walt MacDonald and Michael Nettles from ETS—the Educational Testing Service. Our buses were escorted by state troopers. For a split second, that almost seemed like an honor until we quickly wondered why we needed a police escort. The site is just down the road from the families of two of the Ku Klux Klan members involved in the murders, and as the buses stopped to see the murder site, riders on some of them said that pickup trucks rode by, back and forth, in a presumed effort at intimidation. In a flash it brought back the absolute reign of terror faced by Black people in Mississippi in those days. We’re certain all of us gathered at the murder site—we went in small groups—couldn’t even begin to imagine the terror the three young men felt that night as Leroy Clemons, from his study of histories, articles, court records, and his own interviews with still-living Klan members, told us what happened. Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner were stopped and arrested by Klan member and deputy sheriff Cecil Price as they drove away after speaking with members of a Black church that had been torched a few days earlier. The rebuilt church was our first stop in recreating their day. The deputy, Cecil Price, and the Klan knew that civil rights workers had been at the church several times to talk about having a Freedom School there—especially Michael Schwerner, who had been working in the area for some time, and they were looking for him. Chaney, the driver, was charged with “speeding” while Goodman and Schwerner were booked for investigation, and all three were taken to the former jail—a squat non-descript building which was our second stop. After the Klan had time to gather, Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner were released around 10 p.m. and told to drive back to Meridian where they were staying. As they were driving Price stopped them, the Klan members drove up, and they took the three young men to the spot pictured above. They selected this place, Clemons said, because Edgar Ray “Preacher” Killen, the ordained Baptist minister and local Ku Klux Klan leader who was eventually accused of directing the murders, lived on this road and wanted to see the place they were killed whenever he came and went. About 20 Klansmen, drunk and full of “blood lust,” chained James Chaney to a tree and beat him with chains. When they unchained him, he fell to the ground, and then they castrated him as Goodman and Schwerner watched. Then they shot him. Schwerner came up and cradled Chaney in his arms. A Klansman asked, “Are you that nigger lover?” and he said, “Sir, I understand your concern.” And they shot him in the heart. Andrew Goodman ran and they shot him too. They then took the bodies to a dam a little further down the road (private property so we couldn’t go there) where a tractor had already been deployed to dig the graves. Evidence suggests Andrew Goodman was buried alive. The bullet hadn’t quite killed him because an autopsy showed red clay dirt in his lungs and also grasped in his fists from trying to dig his way out. The next day, Edgar Ray Killen took all the weapons and bullet casings to the Meridian Police Department, which destroyed them. The department was made up of Klan members. We listened in horrified silence. James Chaney’s sister, who had never been to this place, stood completely still and stared at the makeshift memorial. Being there made the brutality vividly real and present. The night before, some of the veterans of Freedom Summer—Dave Dennis, Rita Schwerner Bender, Michael’s widow, and a few others—talked to the young people in the audience at a church rally in Jackson about those surreal and horrendous days in the summer of 1964. The young people also watched “Neshoba: The Price of Freedom,” which covers Neshoba County NAACP President Leroy Clemons describing how the three civil rights workers were killed at the site of the murder on June 21, 1964. The rocks and flowers were placed there by people who came and created a memorial. the events of 1964, the town’s racial complexity in the present, and the trial in 2005 of Edgar Ray Killen who was charged with murder but convicted of manslaughter and is now in protective custody at Parchman Penitentiary because when he got there he said, “it’s too many niggers in here,” according to Clemons. In 1967, in a case brought by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, seven Klansmen were convicted by a jury of Mississippi citizens in federal court of conspiracy to violate Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner’s federally protected civil rights. Eight others were acquitted and the jury was undecided on two more. None served more than six years in prison. A half-century later nobody has ever been convicted of murder in their deaths. The Freedom Summer veterans on our pilgrimage used the courage of the three young men and the other young men and women and local Black citizens who participated in Freedom Summer to urge today’s young people to pick up and carry on the movement in this era of racial profiling, stop and frisk, chokeholds, and mass incarceration— one in three Black boys born in 2001 will grow up to spend time in prison; voter suppression; inferior education for millions of Black children, 80 percent of whom do not read or compute on grade level in the 4th and 8th grades; and epidemic gun violence which is the leading cause of death among Black youths. Although much progress has been made, great danger lurks for so many in our community and the prospects for poor children of color in Mississippi and across our nation are diminishing. It is time for another transforming movement to honor the sacrifices of those who went on before us. We must all finish the job Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Septima Clark and Medgar Evers and so many other civil rights warriors struggled and sacrificed for. We must make sure that our children and all of us know our history and that the atrocities that wiped out the lives of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner and countless others who died for freedom and justice during the Civil Rights Movement—including eight other Black men whose bodies were only found as the FBI dredged Mississippi rivers and swamps searching for these three young men—do not ever happen again. We must all do our part to create a safe and hopeful nation for every child. It is way past time for all adults to step up to the plate and make sure that the backwards slide for poor children is stopped and light a fire under ourselves to combat with all our might the continuing discrimination, dehumaniza- You are invited to be part of history Keeping The Dream Alive See “Mississippi pilgrimage” page 15 Coalition to erect a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. life-size Bronze Statue on Martin Luther King Drive You too can be part of history by having your name engraved on the granite base of the Martin Luther King Statue to be erected on Martin Luther King Drive in Fairmount Park Philadelphia. The “Freedom Dream” monument by artist Sculptor Rebecca-Rose (RMFAC Studio) will be a gift to the City of Philadelphia as a Legacy and Symbol of International Human Rights and Dignity for all people. Philadelphia’s leaders, community organizations, cultural families and sponsors are being asked to support us with a letter of interest if you are able and willing to make this tax-exempt donation. For your contribution of one thousand dollars ($1,000.) dollars, your name or your organization will be engraved on the granite base of the monument as a living legacy of your support. Please fill out and forward the enclosed PLEDGE FORM, to SCOOP USA, PO Box 14013, Philadelphia, PA 19121 or Rebecca Rose, Sculptor, 3118 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 We welcome an opportunity to talk or meet with you regarding the details. Contact Rebecca Rose: (215) 8339082 (cell), e-mail: /[email protected] or Sonny Driver 215-232-5974 call SCOOP office for e-mail directory. PLEDGE FORM I pledge to contribute to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monument fund. I understand no money is required at this time. We will include you in the Sponsors and Supporters Preview Reception. Our Fiscal agent will follow up for a 501(c)(3) tax exemption for your contribution. Check box: > Donor of $1,000. / Name to be engraved on monument base as testament of support, Name/Title:_______________________ Address:_________________________ Phone: __________________________ Signature:________________________ or Organization:___________________ City/State/Zip:____________________ Email: _________________________ Date:______________ Peace as a societial construct 4 - SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 junious r. stanton “In traditional African societies, peace is not an abstract poetic concept but rather a down to earth and practical concept. In African Traditional Religion peace is conceived not in relation to conflict and war but in relation to order, harmony and equilibrium, It is a religious value in that the order, harmony, and equilibrium in the universe and society is believed to be divinely established and the obligation to maintain them is religious. It is also a moral value since good conduct is required of human beings, if the order, harmony and equilibrium are to be maintained.” The meaning of Peace in African Traditional Religion and Culture- Godfrey Iqwebuike Onah http://www.afrikaworld.net/afrel/goddionah.htm Unlike the nomadic lifestyle and cultures of the Eurasian Steppes where raiding, pillage, plunder, rape and warfare were the norm, on the African continent even among nomadic herding peoples, the concept of peace was an integral part of their cosmology, philosophy, spiritual practices and daily life. For Africans peace was both a collective and personal reality. It was thought the wellbeing of each person and the community as a whole hinged upon peaceful relations among all participants. The rulers’ primary responsibility whether it was the Pharaoh, a chief, or group of elders was to ensure and maintain peace within the community and tribe, specifically to reflect the peace of the universe in temporal form. This doesn’t mean there were no conflicts, disagreements, arguments or wars, but what it meant was every effort had to be made to resolve the issue, reconcile the various factions and restore the harmony, social order and balance between the disputants and the community at large. In a totally communal setting where cooperation and harmonious relations were at the glue that bonded the social effectiveness and efficiency of the family, village or tribe, it was essential all disputes be reconciled and harmony be restored. This is an ancient notion it goes back thousands of years to the Nile Valley’s ethical and moral of ideas and ideals about Ma’at (Divine Order, Truth, Justice, Harmony, Righteousness, Balance, and Cooperation/mutual aid). For Africans peace was tied to personal and group health and well being. Indigenous Africans viewed themselves meaning they saw each person as part of a collective experience both in the temporal and metaphysical sense. Unlike Europeans who are steeped in notions of individualism and an admitted alienation from nature and others; for Africans there was no dichotomy no split between the seen world and the unseen intelligence and energy behind all that is seen. To indigenous Africans, it is all one. From an African perspective peace was not merely an idealistic concept, but part of the DIVINE reality embodied in every aspect of the universe seen and unseen. Africans throughout the continent felt it was their obligation to replicate peace here on earth in themselves and their surrounding environment. In traditional African thought, peace is essential to the wellbeing of everyone. The whole adult community took on the responsibility of maintaining the peace, health and wellbeing of the village. “Harmony is a fundamental category in traditional African religion and thought. No attempt is made to deny or cancel out differences, rather all effort is devoted to finding a way in which differences can continue to harmoniously co-exists. In personal life, such a harmony consists in the ability to reconcile one’s desires with one’s means, coordinate one’s thoughts, sentiments and their verbal expressions as well as the ability to discharge one’s religious and social duties. One who is able to do this will experience inner peace. In the community, harmony entails smooth relationships between persons and other beings. The goal of interaction of beings in African worldviews is the maintenance of the integration and balance of the beings in it [the world]. Harmonious interaction of beings leads to the mutual strengthening of the beings involved, and enhances the growth of life. A pernicious influence from one being weakens other beings and threatens the harmony and integration of the whole.” The meaning of Peace in Traditional African Religion and Culture - Godfrey Iqwebuike Onah http://www.afrikaworld.net/afrel/goddionah.htm When there was discord or dispute it was the responsibility of the elders or local rulers to resolve it. If there was no resolution the ill will could fester and lead to deeper problems within the community, such as illness and other calamities. Suppressed ill will, resentment, fear, anger and depression and other negative emotions necessitated communal intervention by a healer, diviner, shaman, “medicine man or women” to help restore harmony and balance and clear away the negative emotions and energy (spirits). Emotions are a form of energy that we can feel, attune to or resonate to/with. For example if two people are arguing and shouting and if someone else comes to their home and they let them in but they try to act like everything is honky-dorey, the person coming into the home or room can actually feel the anger and emotion even though the people are pretending everything is copacetic. See “Societial construct” page 9 Black history corner Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary by Adelaide Abdur-Rahman LEO - July 23 - August 22 Cancer (The Protector) Moody and emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective, inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic. The peridot is the stone for the month of August Peridot is considered by some to be a tonic for the entire body. It is said to protect the wearer from negativity and to provide stress reduction and relaxation. Pirates were said to favor peridot because, when set in gold, it would protect them from the terrors of the night. The gem known as peridot is born in fire it is found at the base of volcanoes and is the only gem known to be found in meteors that fall to the earth. Peridot is a gem variety of the mineral olivine. Popakoleas, Green Sand Beach is filled with olivine crystals a result of Hawaii’s volcanic action. Peridot is said to inspire purification and encourage growth, intuition healing renewal and rebirth. Very large peridots, each more than 200carats in size, decorate the shrine of the Three Kings at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. August 1 You have intuitive powers, somewhat fastidious tastes and are bold even to the point of being foolhardy. You are perseverance and through it overcome many difficulties. You are fond of out door sports and travel. You are gentle, affectionate, and fond of children and love your home and family. 1838 Slavery is abolished in Jamaica. 1874 Charles Clinton Spaulding, founder of Noroth Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company is born in Columbus County, NC. 1883 Anita Bush, actor and founder of the All Colored Dramatic Stock Company is born in Washington, DC. 1894 Benjamin Elijah Mays, minister and president of Morehouse College is born in Ninety-Six, SC. 1899 W. Purdy is awarded patent 630-106 for a device for sharpening edged tools. 1911 (Zelda Marvin Jackson) Jackie Ormes, first African American woman cartoonist is born in Monongalela, PA. 1922 (Marie Frances Hawkins) Marie Cole, singer with Duke Ellington orchestra, wife of Nate King Cole and mother of Natalie Cole is born in Boston, MA. 1930 Geoffrey Holder, actor, dancer and choreographer is born in Port of Spain, Trinidad. 1931 Lucien Edward Blackwell, Congressman from Pennsylvania and Philadelphia City Councilperson is born in WhitGeoffrey Holder sett, PA. 1936 Holt Collier, bear hunter and sportsman dies in Greenville, MS. 1941 (Ronald Harmon) Ron Brown, for African American chairman of the National Democratic Party is born in Washington, DC. 1952 Charles Clinton Spaulding, founder of Noroth Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company dies in Durham, NC. 1953 James T. Butts, Jr. mayor of Inglewood, California is born. 1953 Robert Cray, blues guitarist featured in the film Animal House band is born in Columbus, GA. 1954 Trevor Berbick, heavyweight professional boxer is born in Norwich Port Antonio Jamaica. 1960 (Carlton Douglas Ridenhour) Chuck D, rap artist with Public Enemy is born in Roosevelt, NY. 1963 (Artist Leon Ivey, Jr.) Coolio rap artist Gangsta’s Paradise and actor, is born in Monessen, PA. 1968 Roshumba Williams, model, (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition) is born in Chicago, IL. 1970 Alma Julia (Webster) Hightower, vocalist, musician and music teacher dies in Los Angeles, CA. 1973 Tempestt Bledsoe, actor (The Cosby Show) is born in Chicago, IL. 1975 (Shon) Kole Black, journalist and Kole Black author (Ratchet) is born in Cincinnati, OH. 1976 Robin Belcher, member of the Ohio House of Representatives is born in Cleveland, OH. 1978 Edgerrin Tyree James, National Football League player is born in Immokalee, FL. 1978 (Gabriela Amarai dos Santos) Gaby Amarantos, singer and dancer is born in Belem, Para Brazil. 1985 Adam LaMarque Jones, Major League Baseball player is born in San Diego, CA. 1985 Sam Wooding, jazz pianist arranger and bandleader dies in Switzerland. 1986 Elijah Kelley, actor (Hairspray) is born in LaGrange, GA. 1993 Leon G. Thomas, III, singer and actor (Victorious) is born in Brooklyn, NY. 1996 Cymphonique Miller, daughter of Master P and sister of Lil Romeo and actor (How to Rock) is born in New Orleans, LA. 2006 Rufus Harley, Jr., first jazz musician to adopt the Scottish Great Highland bagpipe as his primary instrument dies in Philaldelphia, PA. 2009 Naomi Sims, model, author and businesswoman dies in Newark, NJ. Birthday: Belinda Lipscomb singer, with Midnight Starr. August 2 You are apt in handling details, have business ability, are aggressive and adapt yourself readily to the job at hand. You are buoyant, happy, and sincere and like the company of cultured and refined people. You are a good conversationalist, fond of music and art. Choose a congenial mate and you will be happy. 1619 Dutch ship unloads 20 black indentured servants in Jamestown, VA. This is the beginning of African American History in the United States. 1891 George Washington Williams, minister and historian dies in Blackpool, England. 1911 (Robert Allen) Bob Cole, actor and playwright (A Trip to Coontown) dies in The Catskills, NY. 1922 Wilmer Leon Fields, Negro League Baseball player is born in Manassas, VA. 1924 James Arthur Philippa Duke Schuyler Baldwin, author of many plays, novels and essays is born in New York, NY. 1931 Philippa Duke Schuyler, pianist, journalist and child prodigy during the 30s and 40s is born in New York, NY. 1941 Doris Kenner Jackson Coley, lead singer on This is Dedicated to the One I Love with The Shirelles is born in Passaic, NJ. 1945 Jewell Jackson McCabe, spokesperson for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s movement is born in Washington, DC. 1947 (Edwin Finley Taliaferro) Chokwe Lumumba, mayor of Jackson, Mississippi is born in Detroit, MI. 1949 Fat Larry (James), bandleader (Act Like you Know) is born in Philadelphia, PA. 1949 Morris B.B. Dickerson, bassist and singer with the band War is born in Torrance, CA. 1960 Apollonia Kotero, actor (Purple Rain) is born in Santa Monica, CA. 1967 (Gregory Fernan Hutchinson) Cold 187um, rap artist (Livin Like Hustlers) is born in Pomona, CA. 1970 Zelma Davis, singer with the C+C Music Factory (Gonna Make You Sweat) is born in Liberia. 1971 Schatar Sapphira, actor (High Roller: The Stu Unger Story) is born in Washington, DC. 1972 (Christopher Lamont Chris Bender, singer (Draped) is born in Brockton, MA. 1974 Kia Joy Goodwin, actor (The Object of My Affection) is born in Montclair, NJ. 1978 Natashia Williams-Blach, actor and model (Wonderbra) is born in Pontiac, IL. 1982 Grady Sizemore, III, Major League Baseball player is born in Seattle, WA. 1983 James Lee Jamerson, un-credited bassist on most of the Motown Records dies in Los Angeles, CA. 1983 Angell Conwell, actor (Baby Boy) is born in Orangeburg, SC. 1991 Evander Kane, National Hockey League player is born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 1997 (Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti) Fela Kuti musician and composer dies n Lagos, Nigeria. 2001 (Ronald) Ron Townson, singer with the Fifth Dimension dies is Las Vegas, NV. 2007 Chauncey Wendell Bailey, Journalist (The Oakland Post) dies in Oakland, CA. 2010 James Edward Hunter, National Football League player dies. 2011 Leslie Esdaile Banks (Peterson) author (The Vampire Huntress Legend Series) dies in Philadelphia, PA. K NOW Y OUR H ISTORY, I F Y OU D O N OT K NOW W HERE Y OU C OME F ROM , Y OU C ANNOT A ND W ILL N OT K NOW W HERE Y OU C AN G O !!! Viva Cuba Libre! Viva Africa Libre! Africa para los negros! Viva Marcus Garvey: The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey in Cuba, 1921 Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 -5 Copyright James G. Spady 2014 Dedicated to Arturo Schomburg, Chuco Valdes, Celia Cruz, Chano Pozo, Luis Aguilar, Mario Baeza, Philly Joe Jones, Jose Franco, Nicolas Guillen, Madame DeMena, Hugh Mulzac, Candido, Amparo La Rosa, Irene Diggs, Lydia Cabrera, Julyanne Dodson, Mercer Cook, Digna Castaneda Fuertes, Gonzales Lopez, Henrietta Vinton Davis, Jose Marti, Armando Perez, Placido, and Antonio Maceo "The work of the black woman is a labor of perseverance and love; it begins in the home and continues in the field of struggle for existence. We, black women, are the ones called to mold the sentiments of our children, inculcating in them respect for their origins and love of their race, giving them as well the highest level possible of culture, shining light that guides humanity." ... Amparo V. la Rosa, Cardenas U.N.I.A. member in Cuba "Blacks of America, whatever your language, consider that our origin is tied to the same fact, that for the same reason you were brought to these lands." ... Miguel .G. Casanova, Marianano Division U.N.I.A., Havana Cuba "The people of Havana are far ahead of the people of this city [New York City] and that is the reason for the transfer of the headquarters from New York to Havana." ... Marcus Mosiah Garvey Departs From Key West, Florida surrounded by Supporters In February 1921, The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association began an ambitious and unprecedented tour of Cuba, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras. The Cuban scholar, Bernardo Garcia Dominguez of Santiago, vividly describes Garvey's visit to Cuba: "Marcus Garvey boarded the S.S. Governor Cobb, property of the Marcus Garvey Peninsular and Occidental Steamship, at Key West, Florida, on Monday, 28 February 1921. The Governor Cobb sailed at 10:20 P.M. , and entered Havana harbour the next day, Tuesday, 1 March at 6:30 a.m. The skies of the Cuban capital were partly covered. Garvey was received at San Francisco dock by the House Representative for Matanzas Province, Primitivo Ramirez Ros, who was to accompany him throughout his visit to Havana. Ramirez assigned his own residence in Centro Havana (San Rafael 281) Garvey, his secretaries and his assistants, who preferred it to a hotel." There appears to have been considerable mutual respect between Garvey, the U.N.I.A and Cubans, who joined the more than 26 branches of this mass organization in cities all over the country. Recent scholarship suggest the still underexplored areas of Afrodiasporic networks in the United States, Cuba, Honduras, Argentina, Nicarauga, Panama, as well as other areas in Latin America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In order to do a comprehensive job it requires a polyvalent , multilingual, multidisciplinary research team using qualitative, quantitative, literary, historical and mixed methods approaches. African American, Latino, Caribbean, Afropean and African scholars engaged in cooperative projects will be greatly rewarded as will scholarship generally. Emphasis of organizational histories as well as individual ones will enhance our knowledge of Marcus Mosiah Garvey and many others. What is the process through which Cuba became the country with the largest number of UNIA divisions and branches outside of the United States? What role did Cubans play in helping to capitalize the Black Star Line Shipping company as well as other U.H.I.A. businesses in New York and Cuba? What is the historical background to the forging of diasporic networks in the region?Having heard the testimonies of those who participated in the African American led business and friendship trips to Cuba and Haiti in the 1930's and carefully studying the testimonies of those who participated in Garvey's extraordinary voyages, Of particular interest to those familiar with Philadelephia's own Mother Ida Robinson's Mt. Sinai Church movement in Cuba it is necessary to explore the relationship between Caribbean immigrants, U.N.I. A. members and Robinson's religious communities in Cuba. What role did AfroCubans and non AfroCubans play in these developments? The role did Arturo Schomburg and his network of expatriate Cuban patriots gathered in New York City in the 1890's play in the reception Garvey received in Cuba, especially given his 1920 pledge to this mass movement? What conversations did he and Garvey have about naming a Black Star Liner in honor of Antonio Maceo? Garvey Addresses Audience in Front of Marti Theatre in Habano Bernardo Dominguez explains, " During his first day in Havana, Garvey met the main leaders of the U.N.I.A. See “Viva Marcus Garvey” page 11 Pointman for Veterans Vulnerable Veterans helping Veterans of all wars Many of our readers have asked us to introduce our organization and leadership. As requested, here is a snapshot in time of what our organization based in faith and evidence. Also, please join us on Saturday, August 23, 2014, 10am-3pm, City Hall, North Apron for our rally & protest about the Philadelphia Veterans Service Scandal Rally. More later OUR MISSION Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry (PSHM) is a tax-exempt Veteran Service Organization based in faith. PSHM is a search and rescue resource ministry. We provide spiritual support; assist with acquiring individual and group benefits for ALL Veterans and their families. Our mission is to help secure veterans benefits and healthcare for vulnerable veterans using voter education so they may maintain their dignity and honor as citizens. GOALS To provide community outreach services. To provide individual spiritual counseling, self-help group counseling, and substance abuse counseling to vulnerable veterans. To help veterans find shelter and housing. To operate a Veteran Stand-down and Outreach Center for veterans seeking employment/self- employment assistance, and applying for veterans benefits earned for their in the military. To provide a sacred space where veterans can come to rest and recuperate from the rigors of readjusting to society and their families. HISTORICAL CONTEXT While PSHM has been operating for over 19 years, it was on January 1, 2009 that a small group of veterans from all branches of the military and various wars, WWI to Vietnam, came together to incorporate and receive tax-exempt status as a Veterans Service Organization to provide assistance to fellow veterans with Post -Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Some problems that were recognized regardless of time of service, or war, were racism, policies reinforcing racial dis- crimination, poor or no medical services for PTSD, high unemployment, no re- entry preparation into society, poor or no rehabilitative services, hostile social attitudes, and high exposure to the lethal toxin "Agent Orange." Our brand/ credo is “Vulnerable Veterans Helping Vulnerable Veterans.” We know that historically, Vulnerable Veterans have never received their just share of respect from society for defending America in the past, which includes the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. Vulnerable veterans and their families have not had a sensitive and progressive agency, in the state of Penn- sylvania, interested in their peculiar grievances and problems until the founding of PSHM. Yet, our organization helps all in need of help in the context of Veterans Helping Veterans. Vulnerable Veterans are those veterans from urban communities who were drafted or enlisted in the armed forces and will return to those same communities where homicides, homelessness, suicides, violence, unemployment, behavioral health maladies, mass incarceration, and domestic violence are liken to war zones. Key identifiers of Vulnerable Veterans are their service connected wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, traumatic brain injury, (TBI), and race. PSHM LEADERS Ertell Whigham, 2st Vice President He serves as Executive Minister for Franconia Mennonite Conference, a position he has held since 2011, following more than a decade in the capacity of Conference Minister. In his Executive role, Whigham serves as CEO of the conference, working closely with the Conference Board, Executive Committee, connecting with leaders from Conference Related Ministries, and giving leadership to conferErtell Whigham ence staff. He continues to serve as Leadership Minister for several congregations. He also connects across the wider church in a variety of ways including as a Franconia representative to the Mennonite Church USA Constituency Leaders Council and as a director of the Mennonite Health Services Alliance board. Ertell grew up in Philadelphia, served with the Marines in the Vietnam War, and connected with Mennonites when he relocated to Reading as a Marine recruiter. It was here that he became a pacifist while having a devotion one morning. “I remember walking away from that and the Lord speaking to me and saying, ‘how can you tell someone about Jesus and want to take their life?’” Long committed to bivocational ministry, Whigham worked as an executive with Ehrlich Pest Control through most of his pastoral roles at Buttonwood Mennonite Church (Reading) on the pastoral team at Diamond Street Mennonite Church (Phila.) and then Bethel Mennonite Church in Norristown. It was the vision that God gave him that resulted in the coming together of Bethel, First Mennonite, and Fuente de Salvación to form Nueva Vida/Norristown New Life Mennonite Church, an intercultural, multilingual congregation. LARRY HOLMAN, MS, MBA LCDR, MSC, USN, RETIRED A transplant from Nebraska after a career in the Navy, Larry Holman is a “mustang.” Larry was commissioned after progressing through the enlisted ranks in the Navy Hospital Corps. He served with Mobile Construction Battalion Five and with Seabee Technical Assistance Larry Holman Team 0511 while in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He retired from the Navy in 1982 as a Lieutenant Commander in the Health Care Administration Section of the Medical Service Corps after nearly 24 years on continuous active duty. Duty locations included Japan, California, Vietnam, Guam, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington. He has earned various military and civilian awards. Following his retirement from the military, Larry spent 24 years working in financial and materials management in various health care and educational institutions, including Larry is also a member of many other veteran service organizations, including, but not limited to, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), AMVETS, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Navy League of the US., National Navy Museum, National Navy Memorial, Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), Vietnam Era Seabees (VNES), Navy Seabee Veterans of America (NSVA), Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry (PSHM), Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Society (PVVMS), etc. Larry currently serves as the Chairman, Government Affairs Committee, PASC, VVA; the Legislative Liaison Officer, PSHM; Chairman, Government Affairs Committee, and member of the Board of Directors, Liberty Bell Chapter 266, VVA; Member of Coalition known as Pennsylvania Veterans Justice Project (PVJP), a subsidiary of the Veterans Legal Foundation; Judge Advocate, PCC, JWV; VVA Deputy Representative for Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS), VAMC Philadelphia; VVA Representative on the Veterans Advisory Council, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia; and VVA representative on Philadelphia United Veterans Council. Stellar Awards heads to Las Vegas for 30th Anniversary! 6 - SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 sherri y. johnson It is the biggest night in Gospel music, The Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is moving to a new venue and taping date in celebration of its 30th Anniversary. The show’s producer recently announced that the telecast will be taped in front of a live audience in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2015 instead of its original month of January. “I am excited about moving the Stellar Awards to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas to celebrate our 30th Anniversary in a bigger, more elegant venue,” said Don Jackson, founder & executive producer of the Stellar Awards. “The 30th Anniversary of the Stellar Awards will mark the longest running Black awards show in television and we wanted to commemorate this historic occasion in a first class venue that we know our Gospel music stars and guests will enjoy.” Stellar Awards recognizes the accomplishments of Gospel music professionals and legends that are essential LaRose Jazz Club 5531Germantown Ave. Phila Saturday, August 9 6 to 10 p.m. International/National Blues Soul Star FRANK BEy ADMISSION $20.00 MONDAyS 6 to 9 p.m. - TONy WILLIAMS LIVE JAZZ Cover - $8.00 The Kitchen is Open WEDNESDAy - Live Blues - BLUESBERRy BLUES JAM - 7 to 11 p.m. (No Cover Charge) SUNDAy - 6 to 10 p.m. - ROB HENDERSON LIVE OPEN JAM (Cover $5.00) For more information contact Banquet Mgn. 215-248-4415 Free Parking in the rear of the Club Don’t Worry, Be Happy Stay in the Loop with SCOOP USA FRIDAY • AUGUST 1, 2014 Evening 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM spreading the Gospel message. The show will air in broadcast syndication on 150 stations in over 125 markets around the country during the Easter holiday season from April 5 – May 3, 2015. Artist submissions for Stellar Awards consideration will be accepted from September 1 – September 30, 2014. Per changes to last year’s eligibility criteria, projects qualified for consideration this year must have a release date between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. Additional rules, regulation and the online submission form will be posted at www.thestellarawards.com. The show is open to the public, with hotel and ticket packages on sale now. SAGMA members tickets will go on sale August 15, 2014 and general public show tickets will follow suit on August 29, 2014. For additional details, visit the Stellar Awards website (www.thestellarawards.com). If you would like to have a promotional presence during the Stellar Awards week then contact our office at 267-428-0116. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Supreme Gospel Ent. | Twitter: @supremegospel | Instagram: @supremegospel. This article is brought to you by Mom's Bakery located 6321 Stenton Avenue. Open Wednesday-Saturday from 9am4pm. Get your SWEET tooth satisfied right at Mom's everything from butter rolls to cinnamon buns. Until the next column, remain encouraged! Street Movies! From Saturday, August 2, to Thursday, August 21, at 7:45PM, Scribe Video Center presents its 17th annual Street Movies! outdoor screening series. Join Scribe Video Center for its outdoor screening series, an exciting family-friendly selection of independent films presented in neighborhoods across Philadelphia and Camden. Now a summer tradition, Street Movies! presents a program of animations, film-shorts, and powerful documentaries exploring the issues of community concern and celebrating cultural histories. Live entertainment and a video emcee make for a great night of movies under the stars. This August, there will be seven screening locations in the Philadelphia area, including: Hunting Park (North Philly), Las Parcelas Garden (West Kensington), Philly Urban Creators (North Philly), Malcolm X Park (West 9:30 10 PM See “Movies” next page 10:30 11 PM 11:30 CBS E# ABC E^ NBC E10 PBS E12 MYN E17 FOX E29 TBN E48 CW E57 ION E61 Entertain Tonight The Insider CSI: Crime Scene In(CC) vestigation (CC) Jeopardy! (CC) Wheel of Fortune Extra (CC) Access Hol- Running Wild with Bear lywood Grylls: Zac Efron Business Report BBC World Washington Friday Arts Great Performances: Dudamel Conducts the Verdi First (CC) News Week Requiem at the Hollywood Bowl (CC) Big Bang Theory Modern Family Monk: Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny Monk: Mr. Monk and the Captain’s Wife (CC) TMZ (CC) The Simpsons MasterChef: Top 12 Compete (CC) Bones: The Ghost in the FOX 29 News at 10 Killer (CC) It’s Supernatural! 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Each screening will feature four to five films per event. Scribe Video Center has presented Street Movies! for the past 17 years, creating a tradition within the Philadelphia region. Hosting screenings in these neighborhoods, Scribe is partnering with local community organizations to present renowned and internationally acclaimed films to spark lively discussions among audiences. Families will be able to view films at locations that are accessible and near to their homes, in each respective neighborhood. Screenings will highlight both local issues and feature timely fictional pieces. Films will focus on topics such as education, the school-to-prison Shark Tank Healthier al- What Would You Do? ternative to wine. (CC) Family Feud Family Feud Masters of (CC) (CC) Illusion Dateline NBC (CC) Hal Lindsey Harvest (CC) with (CC) Whose Line? (CC) Blue Bloods: Manhattan News Queens (CC) Late Show (CC) 20/20 (CC) Action News (CC) Jimmy Kimmel Hannah Anderson: Anatomy (CC) NBC 10 News (CC) Tonight Show (CC) News at 10 Modern Family Tavis Smiley (CC) The Arsenio Hall Show (CC) TMZ (CC) Inside Edition (CC) Perry Stone Praise the Lord Interviews and musical perfor(CC) mances. (CC) Penn & Teller: Fool Us: Stab a Card (CC) News How Met Mother Law & Order: Criminal In- Law & Order: Criminal In- Law & Order: Criminal In- Law & Order: Criminal tent: The Insider tent: Homo Homini tent: Professional Intent: Phantom King of Queens King of Queens Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Seizure (CC) CD Spotlight Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary Top CDs & DVDs 1. Pharrell Williams ............. “Girl” ............... (Columbia) 2. Tamar Braxton ............. “Love & War” .............. (Epic) 3. Beyonce ............... “Beyonce” ..................... (Columbia) 4. Ledisi ...................... “The Truth” ..................... (Verve) 5. R. Kelly ..................... “Black Panties” .............. (RCA) 6. John Legend ...... “Love In The Future” .... (Columbia) 7. Eve .................. “From the Rib” .................. (LipLock) 8. Ashante ..................... “Brave Heart” ................ (Eone) 9. Rick Ross .................. “Mastermind” .............. (Maybach) 10. Marion Medows ............ “Whispers” ....... (Shanachie) 11. Young Money ....... “Rise of an Empire” ..... (Republic) 12. Marques Houston ......... “Famous” ........... (Shanachie) 13. Chrisette Michele ............... “Better” ........... (Motown) 14. Wayne Shorter ....... “Without A Net” ........ (Blue Note) 15. Jay Z ... Magna Carta ... “Holy Grail .... (Roc-A-Fella) 16. Schoolboy Q .......... “Oxymoron” ............. (Top Dawg) 17. Kelly Rowland ..... “Talk A Good Game” ... (Republic) 18. Wale ......................... “The Gifted” .................... (Maybach) 19. Emeli Sande ....... “Our Version of Events ..... (Capitol) 20. Kendrick Lamar .............. “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” (Top Dawg) 21. Aloe Blacc ............ “Lift Your Spirit” ................ (IGA) 22. Yo Gotti .......................... “I Am” ........................ (Eric) 23. J. Cole ................... “Born Sinner” ........... (Roc Nation) 24. Eminem ..... “The Marshall Matters LP2” .... (Shady) 25. B.O.B. .......... “Underground Luxury” ......... (Atlantic) Top Gospel CDS & DVDS 1. Tamela Mann ............... “Best Days” .......... (Tillymann) 2. Erica Campbell ................ “Help” ............... (My Block) 3. Tasha Cobbs .................... “Grace” ................. (Motown) 4. Ricky Dillard & New G. ......... “Amazing” ......... (Light) 5. Hezekiah Walker ......... “Azusa: The Next Generation” (RCA) 6. Shirley Caesar .................... “Good God” ........... (Light) 7. Tye Tribbett ....... “Greater Than” ......... (Motown Gospel) 8. Wow Gospel 2014 ... “Various Artists” .. (Motown Gospel) 9. Wes Morgan ........................ “Livin” ................ (Bowtie) 10. William Murphy .............. “God Chaser” ......... (Verity) 11. Deitrick Haddon’s LXW ..... “Deitrick Haddon’s LXW” (Red Jungle) 12. Isaac Carree ...................... “Reset” .................. (Door 6) 13. Fred Hammond ............... “United Tenors” ......... (RCA) 14. Israel & New Breed .......... “Jesus at the Center: Live” (Integrity) 15. Donnie McClurkin .................. “Duets” .............. (RCA) 16. The Williams Bros. Sr. ..... “Phila”“I’m Free”... (TWB) 17. Tamika Patton ......... More Than Faithful ............... (TP) 18. The Williams Bros, Sr. ... “Songs of Worship, Praise & Deliverance ....... (Malaco) 19. James Fortune & Fiya .... “Live Through It” ..... (Eone) 20. Lecrae ................................ “Gravity” .............. (Reach) 21. Andre Crouch .................. “Journey” ................ (RPM) 22. Ruth La’Ontra ................... “So Good” ............ 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The 2014 player list for Cedric's Celebrity Golf Classic includes: host Cedric "The Entertainer", Anthony Anderson, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Alan Thicke, George Lopez, Jerry Rice, Willie Gault, Chris Spencer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Eric Dickerson, Ronnie Lott, Royce Clayton and more! An anointed "King of Comedy", television actor, TV host, and film star, Cedric "The Entertainer" is an internationally known icon who remains committed to improving humanity through comedy and fun. "Using Laughter to build character," Cedric's longstanding and tireless philanthropic endeavors have changed the lives of countless young people nationwide. Cedric's Celebrity Golf Classic provides much-needed financial assistance to the aforementioned Dr. J community organizations to support the invaluable services and programs they offer to youth and their families. The second annual Cedric "The Entertainer" Celebrity Golf Classic will tee-off at 10 a.m. at Spanish Hills County Club following breakfast and a putting contest. The festivities begin on Sunday with a private dinner reception. Last year's inaugural tournament was a great success thanks to the support of wonderful corporate partners and the participation of an amazing group of superstar celebrities from sports, television and film. "We are very happy to help change the lives of our youth by investing in programs that 'Build Character From The Inside Out'," said Cedric. He went on to add, "Great work has been done and continues to be done with the proceeds raised during this fun day of golf benefiting the very special and worthy charities we support." ******** Locally: Park Avenue Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Ave. is the place for the Basement Party, Every Friday..... “The Basement Party”! Hosted by Lady B & Parry P with Music by DJ Touchtone, Corey DST, DJ J Rock & DJ Chris Blues. Live Broadcast on Old School 100.3 Happy hour starts at 5pm-8pm .Then get your Old School on (Indoor/Outdoor Event) from 8pm-2am. Ladies get in Free Til 10:30pm**Call in advance for table reservation for 8 people & get complimentary bottle of champagne. Valet Parking All Night* ($8.00) Presented by Old School 100.3 & DCS Nightlife ******** Movies Continued from previous page pipeline, immigrant communities, music, and the arts. Diverse Philadelphian families and youth will come together to enjoy Street Movies!, a family friendly event. Several of the events will feature live performances: · Friday, August 8th – Timbalona is a collective rhythm of two young professional percussionists from South America, Andres Cisneros (Venezuela) and Christian Noguera (Argentina); · Wednesday, August 13th PLP TheUnity Performance Art Ensemble honors the human spirit with improvisational meditative, soulful, spiritual, political jazzy music; · Monday, August 21st – SEAMAAC’s Hip-Hop Heritage B-Boy Crew is part of SEAMAAC’s Hip Hop Heritage After School program, which offers classes in the four core elements of Hip Hop: emceeing, deejaying, breakdancing, and graffiti art. Scribe Video Center’s Street Movies! is made possible by funding from PECO. On the greens at Spanish Hills Country Club to benefit great causes, Cedric "The Entertainer" is set to tee-off his annual celebrity golf tournament for a second time. Full Court Press Records are proud to announce the first in a series of releases that combine skilled athletes with skilled MC’s, a unique combination to take hip-hop to the net. Full Court Press, Vol.1 will be released this fall, at the start of basketball season. The album will be released in collaboration with The Cherry Party, a newly formed record label in joint venture with Sony Music. Yesterday a behind the scenes look at the making of the album debuted on Slam Magazine’s site, as did the first single “I’m A Champion, featuring performances by T-Pain, Dorrough, Young Cash, and baller Shawn Marion. Marion, along with other star players including Carlos Boozer, Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Iman Shumpert and Maurice Peterson (associated with the legendary basketball cities of Dallas, Chicago, Orlando and New York) have teamed up with top selling artists such as Future, The Game, T-Pain, Twista and Ma$e to create a motivating, inspirational album. 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Full Court Press Vol. 1 will benefit the ‘nPlay Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to win the fight against childhood obesity; 'nPlay helps schools to integrate physical activity into their daily routine, and to increase the amount of overall physical activity kids get daily. Leaders in education have learned that more Physical Ed, leads to healthier students which actually improves performance not only on the playground but in the classroom. ‘nPlay Founder Eric Cohen says, “As an organization made up of athletes, we are committed to getting our children more physically active. We are excited to have Full Court, The Cherry Party and all of the musicians and athletes on this record join us in helping our children have a healthier future." As Glen “Big Baby” Davis reflects on the album “Kids love music and kids love athletes - to get athletes and artist together and creative a positive message that’s strong, that’s strong - kids will LISTEN.” Full Court PressVol. 1 features 10 brand new tracks including “Welcome to NY” with Iman Shumpert & Ma$e,“Winning Streak” with Twista, Willie Taylor & Carlos Boozer, “Go Hard” featuring Bun B & Stephen Jackson, “We Hoopin’ (Yeah Boy)” with Charlie Villanueva & Royce Da 5’9",“Airtime” featuring Future, Sean Garrett, Rocko & Lou Williams and much more to be announced soon. Today, July 29th, the lead off track “I’m A Champion” saluting the Maverick city of Dallas, and featuring performances by T-Pain, Dorrough, Young Cash & Shawn Marion will be available everywhere. ******** Start making plans now The Smooth Jazz Cruise has been the most successful and heralded music cruise in the world since its inception in 2004. With 17 sold-out sailings and the most amazing lineups ever offered, our Guests have renamed the cruise ... simply, The Greatest Party at Sea. As one Guest so aptly put it, we call it The Greatest Party at Sea because that is what it is. The lineup includes hosts Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Boney James, Brian Culbertson and Candy Dulfer, and stars Joe Sample and Rick Braun. Norman Brown and Kirk Whalum will join us for The Smooth Jazz Cruise 15.1 (Jan. 11-18, 2015), and Peter White and Jonathan Butler will sail on The Smooth Jazz Cruise 15.2 (March 1-8, 2015). And, of course, both sailings will be highlighted by our very special guest, Natalie Cole. In addition to our stars, we have three bands of topflight Musicians to support our Artists. And the lineup includes such heralded musicians as Eric Marienthal, Marc Antoine, Elan Trotman, Grace Kelly, Patches Stewart, Tom Braxton, Chance Howard and our fabulous Music Director, Brian Simpson. Dane Butcher continues his decade-plus stint as the Cruise Director, and our very special comedian, Alonzo Bodden, will once again keep us all laughing. Late night will feature DW3, the greatest party band at sea, and our dance parties rock with Biz Markie and Cool V making it happen every night. Now do you see why it is The Greatest Party at Sea? Well That's The Philly Beat!!! 48 Hours: The Preacher & Ha waii Five-0: Na Hala A Ka Makua (CC) His Passion (CC) 20/20 Investigative reportOn the Red Marvel’s Agents of FYI Philly ing on world news. S.H.I.E.L.D.: Yes Men Carpet MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals from Nationals Park z{| Diner aaa (1982, Drama) Steve Guttenberg. 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Come sample check out the vendors, dance to Ghanaian music and fellowship with the tri-state Asante community. The festival is a celebration of the Akan culture in the Delaware Valley and the African cultural heritage of Africans born in America, Ghana, Africa and the African Diaspora. “This year's theme, Go Back and Fetch Your Cultural Heritage, centers around understanding the need to return to our ageless true extended family structures that connects our whole village as a cohesive functional spider's web,” explained Nana Kofi Tuuda, organizer of the Philadelphia Asante Nation. “The concept of Sankofa is derived from King Adinkera of the Akan people of West Africa. Literally translated it means it is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot. Sankofa teaches us that we must go back to our roots in order to move forward. That is, we should reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward. Whatever we have lost, forgotten or been stripped of, can be reclaimed, revived, preserved and perpetuated.” This is an event you won’t want to miss! In addition to cultural dance and drum performances, the festival will include Asante cultural dancing, information on reflexology, and how to keep your baby spiritually and physically healthy during gestation. The schedule of events at the festival will also include: Procession of Royalty /Kente Dancers Abusua Symbol Presentation Carmen Butler & Friends / Hawthorn Dance Troupe Raw Food Demonstration African Fashion Show This year's guest speaker is Odwirafo Kwesi Ra Nehem Ptah Akhan representing the Akwamu Nation in North America. The Akwamu are a sub-group of the Akan ethnic group who live primarily in the West African countries of Ghana and Ivory Coast. There are over 20 million Akan in Africa and millions of people living in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe who are direct descendants of the Akan. Thousands of Akan were captured as prisoners of war, enslaved and brought to the United States. Many of us in the U.S. have reclaimed our African ancestral culture with the help of our ancestors. That is the true meaning of Sankofa. Nana Tuuda reminds us of the importance of the festival and the concept of Sankofa. “In reality, the concept speaks to the very essence of the path that all African people must embrace whether they were born in Africa or find themselves residing in other parts of the world,” he said. The work that lies before us is to re-examine and gain a better understanding of that which we left behind. Every thought, word and deed embodied in our cultural practices had a meaning and was directed to improve the quality of our individual lives and the lives of our families and community. If a practice or custom is not being properly implemented or it has been polluted due to exposure to ways not of our own, we must rectify this as a collective if we are to move forward as unified, functionally successful African people.” Last year’s festival included Nana Yaa Asantewaa II Queen Mother of Ejisu, grand-daughter of Nana Yaa Asantewaa I who in 1899, led the war against the British to regain the Asante’s Golden Stool. Nana Asantewaa II oversaw the outdooring of the newly-enstooled Queen Mothers of Philadelphia Nisa Ra and Salamaa Kenyatta. Nana Kofi Tuuda is an African American businessman The newly enstooled Nana Afua Afriyie Kyeiwaa (Nisa Ra) dances to traditional Adowa music at the Sankofa Festival (Left) Nisa Ra enstooled as Nana Afua Afriyie Kyeiwaa, the new Asante Philadelphiahemaa (l) and Salamaa Kenyatta enstooled as Nana Akua Oforiwaa Amanfo, the new Philadelphia Asonahemaa at the 2013 Sankofa Festival photo credit: Agogo Center photo from South Philadelphia who in 1995, traveled to Ghana and was enstooled as Nkabomhene (Unity Chief) of Agogo in Ghana. He was charged with organizing his community here in South Philadelphia and bringing the Akan culture to the people. He has taken his assignment seriously and has organized the Philadelphia Asante Nation, a community of Asante descendants here in the Delaware Valley. The Philadelphia Asante Nation, under the leadership of Nana Tuuda, is a bridge that reconnects Africans born in America to their families and the culture of their ancestral Motherland. 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Cemetery Markers THE ROSE FLOWER SHOP STENTON & OGONTZ AVE. 215-276-1399 Societial construct Jackiem Joyner “Evolve” Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 - 9 Young saxophonist Jackiem Joyner returns with his 5th project appropriately titled "Evolve". "Evolve" showcases the evolution of a saxophonist who continues to explore new musical worlds in the industry of smooth jazz. "Evolve" features smooth, funky arrangements on the various tracks Joyner has pinned. Among the songs is a remake or two plus some interesting guests have come aboard such as familiar collaborator Keiko Matsui and Gerald Albright. Joyner wrote and produced all the selections on this set. The musical collection opens with "Generation Next" upbeat, and vibrant in nature the track sets the tone for what's ahead in this project. Jackiem's familiar saxophone playing comes clear on the title track "Evolve" which has a touch of futuristic flair to it along with an element of funk. The track also features bassist Tim Baily. A bit of rock element is utilized on "Born to Fly". Another great feature is the fact that most tracks on the project were recorded live with all musicians playing in the same session. Jackiem Joyner is one of those rare artists that perform this feat in our era music Jackiem Joyner recording. Jackiem Joyner's latest work is a follow up to last years "Church Boy" project. Joyner was raised in the church as a music minister. Many musicians in the church play organically in the sense that all musicians are present. No dought his time in the church as dave fritz Continued from page 4 We have the ability to pick up other people’s emotional energy (vibrations) and it can resonate and impact us. This same effect happens in our communities. As a people we carry much anger, pain and resentment with us for countless reasons: the direct effects and impact of racism, unemployment, low self-esteem and poor self-image etc. Like the arguing couple cited above all too often we try to act like everything is cool. Rarely does the racism stop; but after a while our emotional suppression and acting like things are cool response becomes our norm to the point we think this is the way we should always be, think and act. This emotional suppression causes both emotional, psychic and physical injury in us and in our environment. It is called EII emotionally induced illness or psycho-somatic illness. If we were to employ traditional African healing methods, a shaman or medicine men and women would attempt to resolve and heal us by attempting to discern the cause of the emotional imbalance. Is it because we did something to upset the ancestors, did we violate a cultural norm or are we holding ill will towards someone in the community or ill will towards ourselves? The diviners, shaman medicine man work collectively with the one who is ill as well as their family and community because they know illness is not just personal; it is collective (social) just as wellbeing is both personal and collective. They talk with the person, family members and others. If talking with the person doesn’t work, they employ rituals, trance and divination to get at the root of the problem. If the problem is due to ill will and enmity the shaman first discerns who are the parties involved then encourages reconciliation and reparations. If the sources is spiritual, the shaman or medicine man/woman creates a potion, uses herbs or a sacrifice to restore the harmony and balance on behalf of the person and the community. Because African societies are based upon mutual aid, responsibility and cooperation, peace, harmony openness and transparency are essential. Healing requires openness and honesty, that’s why hidden animosities and ill will are considered evil and anti-social. Western anthropologists deliberately reinterpreted what the Africans told them about their philosophy and culture as “witchcraft” and “sorcery”. With their typical arrogance Westerners denigrated and distorted the true essence of African healers and healing because the West knows very little about spirituality and metaphysics. We can learn a lot from our African ancestors about peace and the role it plays in health, wellness and wellbeing. Much of the disease and illness in our communities is rooted in spiritual imbalance, negative ideation and emotions such as anger and depression. Just being in a Western culture which at its core is the antithesis of traditional African culture is stressful and harmful for all of us no matter what our socio-economic standing and consciousness. We are energetic and spiritual as well as physical beings; so at our core peace, harmony and balance are essential for our health and wellbeing. Living in a materialistic, aspiritual, insanely competitive, violent and anti-life culture is harmful to our health! Even though whites no longer lynch and beat us for fun and sport, this culture is still oppressive. Even with the election of a non threatening bi-racial quisling who obediently executes the program of the ruling oligarchs, this culture remains essentially anti-African. This reality wears on us, on our psyches, our spirit and our consciousness. The fact we have been conditioned to try to be other than what we are is driving us insane. To heal we need to embrace and turn to African traditional healing practices because we are all in this together. Our health is a collective and social issue. “Traditional African healing is a holistic approach to medicine based on the premise of interconnectedness. Disease is understood to be a misalignment or spiritual/social disorder either internal or external. It is believed that all people are made up of many levels of being which function together as a whole; moral, social, physical and spiritual, and if any of these parts are out of balance, the person will become physically ill (dis-eased) or suffer spiritually. Using myriad forms of diagnosis such as questioning, observation and touching (still used today in western methods) as well as divination and dream interpretation to name a few...it is the role of the physician to re-align the patient with the origin of the influences so as to re-balance the disorder (dis-order). Forms of treatment include but are not limited to; surgery, dietary therapy, herbalism, psychotherapy, aromatherapy, exorcism, rituals and sacrifice. African healing is influenced by natural cycles of days, seasons and natural occurrences and the accepted realities of the physician. African culture acknowledges that real healing lies, not in a synthetic pill but in recognition of our true position on the earth and in bringing our actions into respectful balance with the natural world.” Traditional African Healing -Tasha Davis http://www.africanholocaust.net/news_ah/traditionalhealing.html One way we can promote good health and wellness is to seek peace, do the inner work to make peace real in our personal lives and make peace an integral part of our lifestyle even in the midst of a decadent and violent society such as this. The comments in the column are the opinion of the writer and are not an opinion or reflection of the beliefs of the SCOOP U.S.A. music minister influenced Joyner's style of playing. Pianist Keiko Matsui plays on "Europa" while saxophone icon Gerald Albright is featured on "Big Step". "Evolve" is the next big step for Jackiem Joyner. Listen to David Fritz as he host’s “Expressions” Jazz Friday’s at 9PM on 900AM WURD Check out his Website: dfritzjazz.com Dave Fritz is also known globally as he hosts his syndicated radio program “Expressions” Jazz aired on the following internet radio stations: Saturdays and Sundays @ 12 noon EST on ACTONE JAZZ www.actonejazz.com Saturdays from 8-11pmEST on Bluesjazz Radio www.bluesjazzradio.com Monday thru Friday 8PM EST on Gospel Impact Radio www.gospelimpactradio.com Sunday’s at 3pm EST 12noon Central on BBG Network www.bbgnetwork.com Sunday’s at 12nooon EST on Christian Jukebox Radio www.christianjukebox.com Ragin Rhythms Connection radio www.raginrhytmmsconnect.net Black Gospel Radio www.blackgospelradio.net In Memory of Juanita Sims, Esq. America’s 1st African American authorized Ford saleswoman October 24, 1956- Despite frigid temperatures, Count Basie, trombonist Henry Coker and drummer Sonny Payne warm up Philly streets (Avenue of the Arts) with torried "pre-matinee" performance in Coker's new Ford just purchased from Juanita Sims shown listening in. photo by Malcolm Poindexter Sadly missed by her daughter Phyllis Sims and granddaughter, Tamarra Juanita Sims Word on the Street Ain’t no party like a… Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary 10 - SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 shelly williams What’s up my urban people its Shelly Shell with the Word on the Street! On Saturday, July 19, 2014 OL’ Skool Entertainment brought the Ol’ Skool R&B to The First District Plaza with a live concert with Evelyn "Champagne" King and UGO – Urban Guerilla Orchestra. At age 15, Evelyn's big break came in storybook fashion. Legend has it she was working, subbing for her sister as a cleaning woman at Philadelphia's Sigma Studios, and singing "A Change Is Gonna Come." Philadelphia’s very own and my good friend Soul producer T. (Theodore) Life, a former member of the band Instant Funk, heard her singing. He took her to RCA, signed her to a contract, and produced her first album Smooth Talk. The album included the disco smash "Shame." She had hits over the years and some might remember the Get Loose album in 1982 and another smash, the classic anthem "Love Come Down." Today Evelyn continues to tour and please her fans around the world and is back in the studio to release yet another fan pleasing record. While in town Evelyn "Champagne" King took a tour and visited all her familiar hot spots and was introduced to a new restaurant “Shelly’s.” Publicist/Sadina Davis set up non stop interviews on radio and TV with Patty Jackson WDAS, Renee Chenault Fattah, NBC 10 and so many more. The event was a huge success and the crowd partied and enjoyed the Ol’ Skool Flow. For over 5 years Ol’ Skool Entertainment continues to strive to be the leading entertainment and special events provider in the Tri-State area. Ol’ Skool Entertainment provides a unique blend of live entertainment, infused with classic fun for a mature, sophisticated audience by producing R&B and Soul Events. OL’ Skool Entertainment is committed to not giving you the same as everyone else, because our goal is to always have you leaving out saying: Ain’t No Party Like An Old School Party Cause An Old School Party Don’t Stop. Live Taping of Single On A Saturday Night @ TGIF Friday The cast of Single On A Saturday Night is excited to move on to a national location. If you are looking for a great group of people to mix and mingle join us every 4th Saturday 1pm at TGI Fridays on City Ave. You can expect great topics, good food and an awesome atmosphere. Single On A Saturday Night is on the move and we headed to TGI Fridays on City. The next taping is August 23, 2014 1pm with the hottest topics ever, I mean we go deep. For more information visit www. SingleONASaturdayNightTV.com Thank you for your time and I look forward to chatting with you next week you have just been urbanized. Special Evelyn "Champagne" King with Shelly and Larry of Shelly’s thanks to Alexis of @LexxyVIPHair, folResturant 435 Chew Ave Evelyn "Champagne" King with Soul low her. Join us for live producer T. (Theodore) Life, and Evelyn on the Set with Renee taping of Single On A Chenault Fattah of WCAU NBC 10 News. Saturday Night every 4th Saturday www.sinhear from you contact me at 215 843-1984, www.facegleonasaturdaynighttv.com. To see more on these events book.com/urbanx-pressions or watch Single On A Saturday Night Every Wednesday at [email protected]. 10:30pm on Comcast 66 and Verizon 29. 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The papers described Garvey's public presentations in detail, considering them a display of high eloquence, and noted his red, black and green robe / While Garvey spoke , his secretaries sold bonds of the Black Star Line and of other Garvey enterprises. The meeting began with Cuba's national anthem, then Congressman Ramirez Ros presented Garvey with a speech in Spanish that was translated into English. He also gave Garvey a Cuban flag'' for the Antonio Maceo in honor of the exceptional Cuban black general and National lHeroof Cuba whose glorious mother Marianna Grajales had died in exile in Jamaica.' Welcomed at Club Atenas Prior to DuBois Mays, Cook and Mitchell and other Outstanding African Americans Ex-President of Club Atenas Pablo Herrera was among those who welcomed Garvey to Havana and was present when Mr. Garvey spoke before this august body.comprised of le creme de la creme of Cuban society Dr. Miguel Angel Cespedes was the President of Club Atenas when Marcus Garvey addressed the society.. Recent scholarship causes us to more closely read the implications Garvey addressing this elite society of colored Cubans and it causes one to reconsider even the news accounts covering this Garvey speech event. One has to return tol the Negro World (Spanish, French and English editions) newspaper and Cuban media from that time before drawing conclusions. One scholar states, "On at least one occasion the association attempted to confront directly the discriminatory practices faced by black Cubans; in 1924 member of the Camaguey division marched from their Liberty Halal to Agramonte Park 'where no Negroes are allowed to enter' and delivered public addresses in both English and Spanish. Through such efforts, Garveyites in Cuba seemed to be attracting followers from the Cuban population over the course of the 1920s." Slave of the slaves and towards the masters, tyrant. Who is it? It's him or it's not him --- Sugar cane A man who is crying going on with the laugh he learned ENJOY GOOD EATING 215-438-6793 NOW OPEN SUNDAyS The Rib Crib 6333 Germantown Avenue ~ Phila. OPEN PIT BAR-B-QUE RIBS CHOPPED BAR-B-QUE - CHICKEN Grilled BBQ wings, Corn on the cobCombo Platters Open Thur., Fri. Sat. 11a.m. to 11 p.m. OCEA N BEVERAGE 4142 LANCASTER AVE. Service with Smile for BAR & HOME PICK-UP & DELIVERy 222-3332 COLD BEER and SODAS SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 - 11 Cuba in these words? Garvey states: “The people turned out by the thousands to hear me... Not only he West Indians and American Negroes who were domiciled in Cuba, but the Native Cubans came by the hundreds and thousands to hear me." Black Star Who is it? It's him, or it is not him? ---Me ...Nicolas Guilleb , "Execution", Cantos para soldados y sones ponta uristas[1937] Marcus Garvey Meets With Cuban President Mario Garcia Menocal Marcus Garvey's Cosmopolitan Journey led to a special meeting with Cuba's President Mario Garcia Menocal. Menocal, was described in The Cornell Daily Sun as 'admirably suited to the responsibility he assumes today, which is no less than the saving of Cuba from herself." Menocal's tenure was marked by a number of challenges. When the President received Marcus Garvey, Dominguez notes it 'seems to have been a formal but cordial conversation, he was introduced to Alfredo Zayas , the presidential candidate for Menocal's party, who would win the 1 and 26 March elections...Almost exactly one year before , the Yarmouth [Black Star Line ship], unofficially renamed the Frederick Douglass,, had received an enthusiastic welcome to Havana, having arrived safely with a cargo of $5 million worth of whiskey. President Menocal had given a banquet to the captain and crew and had offered the support of the Black Star Line. " Meanwhile back in the USA efforts were afoot to destroy the Black Star Line. Is it any wonder that Marcus Garvey recalled his trip to Viva la Republica de Cuba! Dios Bendiga al Hon. Marcus Garvey! Viva Africa y la AUARN [Long live the Republic of Cuba! God bless the Hon. Marcus Garvey! Long Live Africa and the AUARN! 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A good neighbor policy Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary 12 - SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, August 1, 2014 Toby Rich This week’s rap from the Mayor of Girard Avenue, Toby Rich is about “A Good Neighbor Policy” I say all of that to mean that on Friday, July 25, many of the recovery participants from the Goldman Clinic at 8th and Girard got involved in a community clean up. The idea was to show that the folks that are a part of Goldman clinic do like being good neighbors. Maybe for a while it had seemed that some of the people at Goldman were not showing a caring attitude about the community. The Director, Mr. Ronald Pope, Mr. Steven Mack, Dr. Mills, many other staff members and many recovering participants wanted to rectify that perception -- if at all possible. Now we all know that it can be hard to change a person’s mind set if you don’t put out the right effort. The folks at Goldman knew that they did not have an easy job ahead, however it is surely worth the try because this is a loving and caring community. One of the people who help make it that was is Mr. Reginald Cintron, who is a peer specialist at the Goldman clinic. He is able to talk with and interact with the recovery participants to provide help and support in their recovery. He also motivates and will encourage participants to get involved more with their recovery, which helps people to get better with life and living skills. He also helps to facilitate the 12 step groups and also provides resources like job housing, Mr. Aleem Gray, a peer specialist skills, better health at the Goldman Clinic. awareness, educational training and help with a GED program and help with college if needed or wanted. 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(CC) Storage DISC nity to get along both people need to try and find away to work together, if only because many of the people that come to Goldman for help are people that for the most part live in this North Philadelphia community or have family members that live in this community so in all we are only helping our own family members. If you want to look at the bigger picture we are helping our family of human kind. Should we just turn our backs on one another when we all know that we can provide the help that is needed to help this person become the best person that he or she can be? I don’t mean to sound corny and I know that today it is not too popular to want to help people. Folks feel today that the time of helping is over you have to get up and get it on your own. That is good for the person that knows how to do that. What about people that don’t? Does that mean that we just let the people that don’t know how to get themselves together fall by the waste side? 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An assassin follows a trail of revenge. not Delimma (CC) A&E Wars (CC) BET 9 PM Above left: Ms. Crystal Brown, Goldman Clinic Case Manager; left: Ronald Pope, Director of the Goldman clinic. Below: Steven Mack, Assistant Director of the Goldman Clinic. ing heart but remember if it were not for those good ole bleeding hearts some folks would not have gotten the right to vote -- including women. It seems that we have gotten amnesia when it comes to caring about people, however we don’t have to stay this way. At the same time we do not have to put up with irresponsible behavior. Folks must do the things that they know are right and we all know right from wrong. That is one of the platforms that Mr. Pope and all of the staff at the Goldman clinic are trying to keep established. One way to do this is to stay in touch with the community so that the community will never feel that having a clinic in their community is a bad idea. Folks must always feel that the Goldman clinic does nothing but offer help to the sick and suffering addict. With love, honor and respect from your Mayor of Girard Avenue, Toby Rich. Peace. P.S. I would just like to mention a fallen leaf -- Mrs. Phyllis Turner. She was a very caring and loving person that lived in Germantown. May God grant her peace and give peace to all of her family. King of Queens King of Queens The Listener: Inside Man (CC) Storage Storage Wars (CC) Wars (CC) Apollo Live (CC) Deadliest Catch: You’ll Know My Name (CC) Jessie (CC) Dog with a Blog SportsCenter from Bristol, Conn. 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Name aside, what’s important is how that money is being used, and what’s in it for you down the road. The taxes you pay now translate to a lifetime of protection, when you eventually retire or if you become disabled. If you die, your dependent children and spouse may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work. Today you probably have family members — grandparents, for example — who already enjoy Social Security benefits that your Social Security taxes help provide. You may be a long way from retirement now, so you may find it hard to appreciate the value of benefits that could be 40 or 50 years away. But consider that your Social Security taxes could pay off sooner than you think. Social Security provides valuable disability benefits — and studies show that a 20-year-old has about a three in 10 chance of becoming disabled sometime before reaching retirement age. 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Anyone who struggles with problems or difficulties and seeks relief is urged to come to Jesus. For you see, God does not remain at a distance. He, who is high above us, as Lord of all, is also with us, as our Loving Father and Gracious Savior. He came to us in His Son, Jesus Christ, to reveal Himself as the God of deliverance. He does not intend that our struggles continue indefinitely, surely not eternally. Burdens will be lifted and ordeals will be terminated. Gathered round his word and seated at His table, we hear His voice, feel his presence, and experience His grace. How wonderful to commune with God and how amazing that such communion is even possible. Yes, Jesus opened the way and He continues to say: “Come unto me!” You see, to Jesus the great need of humanity and the world was apparent. This 11th Chapter of Matthew, underscores, John the Baptist’s doubt concerning Jesus Messiahship, the fickle and critical attitude of the multitude toward His message and the persistent impenitence of those cities, where Jesus had performed most of His mighty works. Now, confronted with these reactions to His ministry would Jesus have been justified in bidding farewell and leaving men to the consequences of their own attitudes and actions? When men doubt the message, why continue to proclaim it? When men refuse salvation, why continue to Charles Horsey Post 300 1101 W. 7th Street Chester, 610-872-2751 AMERICAN LEGION OPEN MONDAy thru SUNDAy FUN - FRIENDS MUSIC offer it? But Jesus came on a mission of mercy. He remained sensitive to the needs of those who are lost and persisted in His efforts to save. This was His Father’s will. So, as He did before, He raised His voice in a pleading invitation, “Come unto me”. For He understand us better than we understand ourselves. Picture if you will, for a moment, the world in which Jesus lived – the donkey with a heavy load on its back, the camel transporting an even greater cargo and people weighted with yokes on their shoulders or carrying vessels and baskets on their heads. What a life of stress and strain! Then everywhere Jesus saw the deaf, the blind, the lame the leprous, the poor and the oppressed. But the greatest burdens of all were those weighting on hearts and minds: Questions people could not answer, problems they could not solve, conditions they could not change and hearts they could not heal. Yes, the Lord of Life had come into a dying world! But Jesus could never remain indifferent, because the heart of God is not cold and hard. He was moved with infinite compassion, and as the great physician, He healed all manner of diseases. He performed deeds of might and mercy and miracles of grace, He provided blessed relief and signified that He came to deal with the underlying cause – to lift the burden of sin. He was God’s answer to a universal need. For He is the sinner’s only hope to salvation. Now, this throbbing invitation, “Come unto me.” is accompanied with the thrilling promise, “I will give your rest.” For all who turned to Jesus realizing and confessing their need, will find in Him what hey can find “nowhere” else. Only the Son of God can give peace and satisfaction. Rescue from sin is beyond human power; all our efforts are bound to fail. And with Joy, I want you to know, that the serenity Jesus graciously provides need not be earned. In fact it can’t be earned or bought. For it is not based on merit, but is a gift of Grace. Notice Jesus says, “I will give you rest.” If this is so, why then are we still troubled and ill at ease? We should know the answer. 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How we wish we could be more pleasing to God. What then shall we do? We should look to God for grace, strength, and encouragement. We should find our consolation and hope, in the cross. We must believe that we are forgiven; we must believe that we have found mercy, and we must believe that He has looked beyond our faults and see our needs! Then the gracious invitation and promise of Jesus are accompanied by an enlightening injunction, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me … and you shall find rest unto your souls…” The rest, which Jesus gives, grows day by day and we grow in appreciation of its blessedness. You might say that you wish that were true, in your case? And you are not alone, in feeling that way. That is why Jesus gives enlightening instruction; he points the way to greater tranquility. You see to take His yoke, means to submit to His guidance and authority. It means to let Him choose the way and to follow Him in it. We receive rest, by faith and enter more fully into it by obedience. We grow in assurance and comfort, when we recognize and honor our Savior as the Lord of our lives. Now I know that seems difficult and it is. But when we learn how gentle and humble our Savor is, when we realize that He is meek and lowly in heart, when we start to really appreciate, the greatness of His love, experiencing His gentle care and being influenced by His perfect example, His yoke becomes easy. Duty becomes desire and willing follow-ship becomes joyful fellowship. And I want you to know as the songwriter wrote: I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad, but I found in Him, a resting place, and He has made me glad! This is Rev Dr Wm Rocky Brown, 3rd letting you know that GOD and I Love you and we approve this message because we want to motivate your mind, body & soul. So be happy and enjoy the blessings of The LORD today my friend! 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People who consumed probiotics had an average reduction in systolic blood pressure (the top number in a reading) of about 3.6 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and an average reduction in diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of about 2.4 mm Hg, compared to those who did not consume probiotics. Probiotics benefits seemed greatest among people with elevated blood pressure (higher than 130/85), and probiotics with multiple types of bacteria lowered blood pressure more than those with a single type of bacteria, the researchers reported. The study was published July 21 in the journal Hypertension. Duration of intake seemed key people who consumed Probiotics for less than two months did not see reductions in blood pressure readings, the study authors noted. 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However, "despite these limitations, the results are useful in suggesting where further research should be directed," Myerson said. Dr. Bruce Rutkin is a cardiologist at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y. He said that "prior studies have demonstrated that probiotics and their products may favorably impact blood pressure through a variety of mechanisms." Those include a lowering of blood levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol and helping to control blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance a key player in diabetes. Rutkin agreed with Myerson that the reduction in blood pressure tied to probiotic products was "modest," but he believes that "in conjunction with a heart-healthy lifestyle, they may play a role in modifying cardiovascular risk." Probiotics' benefits seemed greatest among people with elevated blood pressure (higher than 130/85). A new study suggests that potential help in lowering high blood pressure can come from yogurt and supplements. for more information: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/probiotics-tame-high-blood-pressure Here's to the best interest in your health. skills and history not provided by the public schools. The Child Development Group of Mississippi—the largest Head Start program in the nation that year—created hundreds of new jobs for parents and other adults free of the plantation and state Jim Crow structure and seeded new effective leaders. We do not want to go back to those days again. We do not want to return to the old days when powerful segregationist members of Congress could eviscerate food programs for poor sharecroppers who attempted to vote, and when child hunger to the point of starvation was evident in Mississippi in 1965 and 1966 and 1967. This hunger became a national issue when Senator Robert F. Kennedy went up into the Mississippi Delta followed by Dr King who later called for a Poor People’s Campaign. We must move forwards and not backwards to the not so good old days during that extraordinary summer of sacrifice that transformed America in positive and fundamental ways. It is time for a new transforming movement to end child and family poverty, hunger, homelessness and illiteracy in America. Julia Cass is a Pulitizer Prize-winning journalist on assignment for the Children’s Defense Fund Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children's Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information go to www.childrensdefense.org. Friday, August 1, 2014 FALLEN LEAVES: Mel Dorn Mel Dorn, well-known community leader and activist transitioned from this life on Monday, July 21, 2014. He was 69. A long-time resident of North Philadelphia, Dorn was among a group of young activists in the 1960s, who came to be known as the "Cecil B. Moore Philadelphia Freedom Fighters." Dorn participated in the NAACP protests that led to the integration of Girard College between 1965 and 1968. He worked closely with the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the late Philadelphia NAACP President Cecil B. Moore. He made it his mission to carry out Moore’s legacy of fighting for equal rights. Services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2853 N. 21st Street. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. S ECOND P HILADELPHIA Y OUTH P EACE O LYMPICS The second Philadelphia Youth Peace Olympics sponsored by Building Respect in the Community (BRIC) is calling for Teams and Coaches. Looking for Boys and Girls ages 10-16 years of age to play basketball, soccer, table tennis, run track and jump rope. We are inviting recreation centers, organizations, churches and individuals. For information contact Mary Wade, 215-941-0316 or email mlight1940 @yahoo.com. ******** P ROJECT Y ES Y OUTH B UILD P ROGRAM S EEKING C ANDIDATES Are you ready for a change in your life? Are you 16-24 years old? Do you live in Philadelphia? Do you need your GED? Do you have an interest in construction? If you answered YES then you qualify for Connection Training Services Project YES YouthBuild! Apply in person at: 2243 W. Allegheny Ave. 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19132 or Call 215-320-5548 for more information. www.ctstraining.org ******** J AZZ R EUNION The Philadelphia Society Of Modern Jazz is looking for performers who appeared at the Jazz Workshops, Jazz Clinics, or Jazz Festivals, that the group presented at "Historic Pleasant Playground" in the Germantown/Mt. Airy sections of Philadelphia Pa. an upcoming "Jazz Reunion". For more info contact, Joey Dixon ******** W EEKEND B AZAAR F LEA M ARKET AT M ASJIDULLAH On Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, Masjidullah, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, Pa will hold its monthly weekend bazaar flea market to support their Building fund. The events start at 8am and run until 5 pm. Setup begins at 7am. There will HELP WANTED be vendors selling new, and up Head Turn scaled used and designer clothing, Barber Shop housewares, vintage items, toys, 3128 N. 22nd St. as well as a large section of exotic African and Islamic items, a BARBER WANTED 267-586-0353 Henna artist for body painting, a Ask for Ron face painter for the kids, and a COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Celebrating our 53rd Anniversary Food court. Bring the whole family for a day of fun, good food and a time to “shop until you drop!” All are welcome. For information, call: 267-879-5264 or 215-327-3197 ******** B LOCK C APTAIN ’ S F ORUM On Saturday, August 2, from 8:00–1:00 p.m. The Partnership CDC NAC Office in conjunction with Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell’s Office, State Representative Paul Roebuck, People’s Emergency Center, Pennsylvania Association of CDCs and Nicetown CDC are coming together to bring workshops and resources to Philadelphia Block Captains at the West/Southwest Block Captains Forum at Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, 5501 Cedar Avenue. Block Captains will get an opportunity to interact with representatives from city agencies in Q&A sessions, gain access to community resources, discuss neighborhood concerns/needs, and learn about up-coming events. We want to use the West/Southwest Philadelphia Block Captain Forum as a launch pad for individual and collective action throughout our service area blocks. Block Captains are urged to register for the event and come out and get important information and resources. For additional information call the NAC Office at 215662-1612 ext. 12. ******** F REE H EALTH FAIR A Free Health Fair sponsored by the National Black Nurses SPECIAL NOTICE The Paul Robeson House Freedom Fighter’s Awards Program has been postponed until Sunday, October 12. Watch SCOOP for more information or call 215-747-4675. GAMES PEOPLE PLAY DATE Wednesday July 23 Thursday July 24 Friday July 25 Saturday July 26 Sunday July 27 Monday July 28 Tuesday July 29 PA 252 810 NJ DELAWARE 601 846 051 930 747 737 253 853 938 231 865 424 428 190 572 223 367 504 113 393 783 046 933 984 024 113 067 772 312 752 140 743 273 223 947 210 xxx 292 139 999 SCOOP PICK HITS Appears Every Friday Down Memory Lane 933 305 512 654 329 942 Association 42nd Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at the Philadelphia Senior Center, 509 S. Broad Street from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For information contact Heather at 215205-8932; Lucy at 610-586-9633 or Cynthia at 267-335-7917. The Health Fair kicks off the National Black Nurses Association’s 42nd Annual Institute and Conference which will he held here in Philadelphia. From Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 10, the conference will be held at the Philadelphia Mariott Downtown (1201 Market Street). There will be various workshops and forums to address health concerns in the community and to learn about the many specialities of nursing. ******** T HE A RT OF P UBLIC S PEAKING Free mentoring Sessions on the Art of Public Speaking will be held on Wednesday, August 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph E. Coleman NW Regional Library, 68 Chelten Avenue. For details contact Patti McLaughlin at 215-685-2155. by Judy Renay EGO CHECK Mercury/Jupiter/Mars Conflict ARIES - March 21- April 19 Romance is in the air, so much so that you may form new relationships too quickly. It’s never a good idea to be gripped in the claws of romantic infatuation. Best numbers 95 and 9. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 August is a pleasant time because you feel so playful and romantic. You walk hand and hand in harmony, not just with a partner but with friends and family too. “Enjoy the energy”. Best numbers 00 and 7. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 You may do and redo until your project is late and you end up tight and nervous. Relax the product is fine. However apply patience and tenderness in your personal relationships. Best numbers 8 and 6. CANCER - June 22 - July 22 So you’re ready to negotiate a loan or find someplace else to live. After that don’t get your heart set on instant gratification. Love is in the Air! Best numbers 22 and 4. LEO - July 23 - August 22 Your dramatic talents shine on the job. You can sell, promote or create fresh interest in old projects or ideas with flair and vivaciousness. Best numbers 41 and 1. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Now the time to surrender and be open to fresh and new possibilities. If you can’t totally delight in them at least try to appreciate a few pleasant surprises. Best numbers 87 and 5. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Relationships are in focus, and need to be part of the adjustments you maybe making now. This month your rapport improves; wse it wisely. Best numbers 72 and 7. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Spending on impulse items or luxury purchases could overcome your usual money caution. A generous gift maybe key to igniting romantic flames early this month. Best numbers 10 and 9. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - Dececember 21 Anxiety you feel now could be due to promises made last month that have yet to happen. Don’t push. Patience works to your benefit. Let things run its course. Best numbers 51 and 6. CAPRICORN -December 22 - January 19 Your mate may resent your career obligations this week but prospects for joint financial advances are good all month. A project you rescue this month can really payoff. Best numbers 11 and 8. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 You may hope that one night soon a sprinkling of magic dust changes your work area into one filled with good vibes. You really need to relax and unbend. Best numbers 4 and 0. PISCES - February 19 - March 20 Finish what you start are words to live by this month. It’s easy to get lazy and careless or to announce you’re going on vacation, leaving things undone. Not Good. Best numbers 6 and 9. Some political figures in the beginning of their careers in Philadelphia and Harrisburg For reproductions of Memory Lane photos call SCOOP USA at 215-232-5974 I R ECOGNIZE A STROLOGY A S G OD ’ S N EWS L ETTER . I’ M A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE U NIVERSAL I MPRINTS . 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