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Montgomery Rice Set To Be Inaugurated

ATLANTA, GA (August 28, 2014) — Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, who will be inaugurated the 6th president of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is the nation’s ﬁrst African-American woman to lead a free-standing medical school. Given the underrepresentation of black women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) ﬁelds, Montgomery’s selection is a remarkable accomplishment. However, for those who have followed her impressive career it does not come as a surprise. The Macon, Georgia, native has an outstanding resume. When asked about the secret of her success the Harvard-educated obstetrician and gynecologist told the Grio that it is her “passion.” She adds, “The one thing I have always been fortunate to have is passion.”

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l-r, Billye Aaron, wife of baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, and Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine, at the conclusion of the pre-inaugural “Phenomenal Women” luncheon in Atlanta on Aug. 16. During the luncheon, Mrs. Aaron presented a $500,000 check to Dr. Montgomery Rice on behalf of more than 850 phenomenal women of Atlanta in support of scholarships for Morehouse School of Medicine students.

GEORGE BARRETT: A Legal Legend, A Rare Stamp By Reginald Stuart

l-r, Attorney George E. Barrett and Attorney Rita Sanders Geier share a victory moment in 2006 celebrating the end of Geier’s 38-year-old legal battle with the Tennessee Board of Regents over its racial segregation practices in the state’s higher education system. Barrett was Geier’s attorney in the case. Photo by Daryl T. Stuart

NASHVILLE, TN — In the 1950s and early 1960s, it was rare to see a local white lawyer courageously and aggressively championing efforts to end Nashville’s and the region’s legal racial segregation policies that limited the roles Black and white citizens could play in the area’s everyday society. George Barrett proudly counted himself among that small group of agents of progressive change, a role he and his close colleagues would play for decades as they worked to push their hometown into the future, despite the risk of life, ‘friends’ and employment. Long before it became generally acceptable for white lawyers to openly associate with Black citizens, never mind advocate for their basic civil rights, Barrett, a graduate of Father Ryan High School and Vanderbilt Law School, steadily and courageously used his law degree to work as a

legal advocate of social change. In February, 1960, Barrett was among a cadre of young lawyers working with the legendary attorney Z. Alexander Looby, now deceased, representing students arrested for trying to desegregate restaurants and other `public’ facilities downtown. In the ensuing years, he would represent bakery workers suing for better wages and working conditions, Clover Bottom Hospital patients seeking better treatment and care, a college graduate seeking to eliminate racial discrimination in the state’s higher education system, the Ku Klux Klan trying to get a parade permit, jail inmates contesting the city’s grand jury selection system and labor unions seeking a better deal at the bargaining table. Those are just highlights of a phenomenal career. A devout Catholic who is said to have once jokingly declared he would sue anyone but the Pope, Barrett evolved into a widely respected

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Diversity Sought at Nashville Prosecutors’ Ofﬁce Take 10

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Dr. Sharon Peters, 2014 Tennessee State University Scholarship Gala committee chair and Cochairs Sandra D. H. Hunt and Grant Winrow are guests this week on Take 10 on Tuesdays with the Tennessee Tribune. They discuss with Tribune social media director Jason Luntz the success of last year’s gala and the for the next gala to the Music City Center. The event will raise scholarship money and also celebrates NFL Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey and educators Dr. Jamye C. Williams and Dr. MacDonald Williams. You can ﬁnd the interview on

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By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — The top two criminal prosecutors here — state and federal — showed their commitment to diversity last week and were praised by a pastor known for his work on Civil Rights. Meanwhile. Tribune Publisher Rosetta Miller Perry pressed the issue for those prosecutors to hire black men as prosecutors and related positions of authority because those offices should, she said, reflect the racial complexion of the districts. And while Nashville’s new district attorney hired successors for assistant prosecutors he fired last week — amid promises for more diversity — the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee brought greetings to a mostly black church meeting from President Barrack Obama and his attorney general, Eric Holder, to a hotdog luncheon discussion on how to stop violence and its related

Glenn Funk, Nashville District Attorney

David Rivera, U.S. Atty for Middle Tennessee

pipeline from school to jail. So, the state prosecutor brought minorities on board last week. Meanwhile, the federal prosecutor meets with minorities in a black pastor’s church and provided an overview on

how relief may be granted when the courts may have been too heavy-handed. The state prosecutor’s personnel actions attracted news media attenSee PROSECUTORS, 12A

UN Condemns U.S. Police Brutality, Calls For ‘Stand Your Ground’ Review By Stephanie Nebehay Reuters

GENEVA — The U.N. racism watchdog urged the United States on Friday to halt the excessive use of force by police after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by

a white policeman touched off riots in Ferguson, Missouri. Minorities, particularly African Americans, are victims of disparities, the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) said after examining the U.S. record.

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Montgomery Rice Continued from page 1A Indeed, she is a renowned infertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist. Her work in women’s health and research has earned her international recognition, especially her steadfast commitment to eliminating disparities in women’s health. Rice says women make the majority of health care decisions for the family so it is important they take better care of themselves and make the right choices. “It is critical for women to be healthy because they play a very pivotal role in determining the health and welfare of their family.” Among her many accomplishments is the founding of Meharry’s Center for Women’s Health Research. The center has been credited as one of the nation’s first research facilities devoted exclusively to studying diseases that disproportionately impact women of color. Prior to joining Meharry Medical College, Dr. Montgomery Rice held numerous administrative and faculty appointments at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Her dedication to health care research, preventative care and mentoring are manifested in every aspect of her work and life. As such, Dr. Montgomery Rice has been honored with membership in numerous organizations and boards, and has received countless awards. A Georgia native, Dr. Montgomery Rice holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University School of Medicine and her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Hutzel Hospital in Detroit, Mich. She also completed the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadel-

Barrett Continued from page 1A household name in Nashville. He became a political progressive in his heart and mind, respected by Democrats and Republicans. He favored working for poor and working class regardless of color or religion, although he could easily interact with most anyone he met. He knew the law inside and out, was known for his legal intellect and command of a courtroom. Barrett, 86, died Aug. 26 of acute pancreatitis, after a brief illness. His death stunned many people deeply rooted in Nashville’s contemporary history, despite his appearing his same energetic self as recently as a month ago. It came on the heels of a series of recent losses of high profile history makers, including Will Campbell, John Egerton, John Seigenthaler, Leslie Collins and Ted Welch. The deaths have created a major void in Nashville’s progressive community, several interviewed said, as there are few people on the horizon today who are as relentlessly involved and command as much respect and influence as that generation. “He (Barrett) made ‘the promise’ a reality,” said Tennessee Supreme Court justice Richard Dinkins, echoing others who credit Barrett for his work--in the spotlight and behind the scenes--pushing a progressive agenda for Nashville. Barrett was part of a loosely knit collective of progressives who came of age in the 1950s and early 1960s and took the baton of anti-discrimination pioneers to the next level, said Dinkins, who launched his career as an understudy of the late civil rights lawyer Avon Williams Jr. Dinkins said Barrett was among those who “forced” America to make good on its constitutional promises, and give them “to people it was trying to deprive.” It was not just in his courtroom arguments that Barrett sought to help effect social change and acceptance of others. He did so in countless, less high profile ways he felt might be just as effective. He and the legendary journalist John Seigenthaler, who also passed this summer, joined a handful of fellow Father Ryan High School alumni in 1964 to pave the way for the integration of high school athletics in the city. The two men diplomatically and persistently encouraged their former school to propose a bout between two of the state’s basketball powerhouses --Black high school powerhouse Pearl High School and histori-

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014 phia, Penn. Rice’s transition at MSM is expected to be seamless having served as dean and executive vice president of MSM since 2011. Rice says despite her success she still has more to accomplish. She is on a mission to keep MSM relevant, while staying true to its original ideals to diversity the workforce and work towards the elimination of health disparities. Dr. Rice will be inaugurated as the sixth president of MSM on Thurs., Sept. 11, culminating a Presidential Scholarship drive that is projected to provide $1.5 million to

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice

support the next generation of health care professionals. The inauguration ceremony will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College at 11 a.m. The Presidential Scholarship Fund was established to support the rising cost of education for MSM students. As many will choose lower-salary primary care specialties, these scholarships will aid their goals of providing quality health care to cally white high school powerhouse Father Ryan. In January, 1965, Pearl and Father Ryan appeared before an enthusiastic crowd of more than 8,000 people gathered at the Municipal Auditorium to play the first integrated high school basketball game in the city’s history. Barrett and Seigenthaler won. In the late 1960’s, before blacks had any measureable presence in most labor union halls in Tennessee, Barrett would take his black law clerk, Rita Sanders Geier, to meetings he had with labor union clients. If the clients had questions that needed clarifying points, Barrett would frequently refer them to his legal clerk, Sanders Geier. She would be able to help them, he would tell them. “He would not let the social restrictions of the day get in the way,” said Geier, who went6 on to earn her law degree from Vanderbilt. “He would put people in situations where they had to interact, learn and grow. I got my fervor for law from working with him,” said Geier, echoing other colleagues. As his stature in Nashville legal circles rose, Barrett bought a membership at the exclusive, then all male, Capitol City Club. He made a point of getting a special table that would allow him to be seated at a point where he could see all incoming guests and they could see him. Then, on a regular basis, he would invite Blacks to lunch as his guests. Barrett later led the campaign to admit women as members of the private club atop what was at the time the Third National Bank headquarters on Fourth Avenue North. In legal circles, Barrett used his influence, power of salesmanship, and clout, to promote integration of the ranks of judgeships in the city and state courts. The list of people he worked to get court appointments includes the late Sterling Gray and A. A. Birch, federal judge Joe Haynes, State Supreme Court justice Dinkins, Sixth Circuit Court Judge Bernice Donald and Tennessee Criminal Appeals Court justice Camille McMillen. “He was a guiding beacon for so many of us who wanted to do right,” said Nashville civil rights attorney Larry Woods. “George was always some body I looked up to.” Woods said he first encountered Barrett when Woods was a student volunteer in an unsuccessful John J. Hooker bid for governor in the 1960’s. “He (Barrett) had an immediate impact on me,” said Woods, adding Barrett (at the time they met) was one of only a few lawyers “interested in civil rights. “I was right out of college. He

underserved communities and lessen the students’ burden of debt. The three-day inauguration weekend, which includes the formal installation ceremony for Dr. Montgomery Rice on Sept. 11, continues with Community Action Day and Circle of Connections celebrations on Friday, Sept. 12, and Healthy Living Community Engagement Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEM) enrichment programs for students of all ages. “I am excited about this new chapter not only for me but for this great institution of Morehouse School of Medicine,” said Dr. Montgomery Rice. “The community has joined me in support of our students with investments to the Presidential Scholarship Fund. Our talented students are working to become the next generation of health care leaders, and these scholarships help them reach those goals.” The Presidential Scholarship Fund received an extraordinary boost on Aug. 16 during a pre-inaugural gala luncheon that was attended by more than 850 exceptional women in metro Atlanta. The “Phenomenal Women” luncheon, led by Billye Aaron, the wife of famed baseball slugger and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, raised $500,000 in scholarships for MSM students. The Sept. 11 inauguration will be attended by delegates from more than 50 colleges and universities around the country, and public officials and business executives will be in attendance to mark the moment when Dr. Montgomery Rice is formally installed as the first female to lead the free-standing medical institution. Dr. Robert Franklin, former president of Morehouse College, will preside over the presidential inauguration. Special guests will include Founding President of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Louis Sullivan, Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, the First African-American Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson and

Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, who is an MSM alumna. “A presidential inauguration is a major occasion in the life of an institution of higher learning,” said Anthony Welters, J.D., Chair of the MSM Board of Trustees. “It is an especially significant time for us as we proudly recognize Dr. Montgomery Rice for her past contributions to MSM and confirm our confidence in her vision to continue to position the school as a national leader in medical education.” Prior to the ceremony, Dr. Montgomery Rice will preside over the 30th Fall Convocation and White Coat Ceremony in which 129 incoming students will receive their white coats and public health blazers in recognition of their commitment to health care service. President and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges Darrell G. Kirch, M.D. will deliver the keynote address. The event will also recognize second-year students for their academic achievements. Dr. Montgomery Rice’s installation will be observed through various community events that speak to the school’s mission of providing quality medical and public health education and reducing health disparities. A full schedule of events, registration information, and school investiture traditions can be found on the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Inauguration website. Morehouse School of Medicine was founded in 1975 is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians and was recognized by Annals of Internal Medicine in 2011 as the top institution in the first study of U.S. medical schools for our social mission based on our production of primary care physicians, training of underrepresented minority doctors and placement of doctors practicing in underserved communities. MSM is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctorate and master’s degrees. For more information, please visit www.msm.edu

had an immediate impact on me. He was right in the middle of trying to help people when it was personally dangerous,” when progressive whites were as likely as Black citizens to be shunned by ‘friends’, attacked or harmed by whites opposed to racial integration and desegregation, said Woods. As some people say when talking of the persona of former President Bill Clinton, most Nashvillians had seen that style much earlier in the person of George Barrett. He was genuinely cordial and had the ability to charm and energize a room just by his presence. His humility was contagious, despite his top-flight wardrobe. His precision in the courtroom became an admired and envied trademark, as he could envision and persuasively articulate legal points that kept competitors on their toes and caused judges to think out of the box. “He was always very, very well prepared, had a good command of what he wanted and how the judge could get there,” said judge Dinkins, reflecting on the days when he practiced law and was involved in cases with Barrett and cases in which they were opponents. Barrett’s highest profile case—Sanders vs. Ellington—was filed in 1968 on behalf of his then 23-year-old law clerk, student Rita Sanders (she later married and became Geier). The case used public school law, dating to the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education decision, to persuade a federal judge the same legal principles should apply in higher education. If so, Barrett argued, the judge should find Tennessee was illegally operating a dual, racially segregated, system of higher education. The case focused on funding, academic programs and employment at Tennessee State University (then Tennessee A & I State) compared to the state’s histori-

cally white colleges, particularly what was then the Nashville branch of the University of Tennessee. Barrett quickly won the court case. Resolution of the issues to be worked out lasted 38 years---two generations, 10 state attorneys general and seven governors of the state. Geier never lost faith in him and he never quit the case. Its impact on Tennessee State and the rest of higher education in Tennessee remains debated today. “He never stopped” working, said attorney Geier, who had lunch with Barrett earlier this summer. “He was devoted to using the law to make changes that needed to be made.” John G. Morgan, chancellor of the state’s Board of Regent, considered Barrett a friend and joined scores in acknowledging the veteran lawyer’s role in Tennessee. “Our friend, ‘The Citizen’ George Barrett, was an incredible force for good in many ways,” Morgan said in a statement he issued as word spread of the death. “His work on behalf of students and higher education ensured access and opportunity are available to every Tennessean. All of us who were honored to know him are better off for it,” Morgan said. Barrett died a few days before he and three other agents of progressive change – former Congressmen Richard Fulton and Ross Bass (deceased) and Barrett co-hort Cecil Branstetter—were to be saluted at the annual NAACP Nashville Branch annual Freedom Fighters dinner. Barrett was honored posthumously. A day earlier, at a previously scheduled ceremony for the swearing in of a new judge, the Rev. James Thomas of Jefferson Street Baptist Church, made a special acknowledgement of Barrett’s passing.

NAACP Has Impact As Haslam Begins to Move After NAACP Protest By Howard M. Romaine from press reports

The Tennessean also reported that various health oriented groups, and the NAACP held a protest of Haslem refusing to move toward any plans to adopt the federally subsidized Health Care in the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obama Care.

According to The Tennessean, “Haslam made the comments to reporters after the state chapter of the NAACP and other advocates for health care staged an event urging the governor to act. About 50 protesters gathered on the War Memorial Plaza across the street from the statehouse, prior to the statement released by Haslem.

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

Magid Receives Leadership Franklin

FRANKLIN, TN — Leadership Franklin began its nineteenth year on August 26 and announced Emily Magid as this year’s recipient of the Caroline J. Cross Award. Magid has served Franklin and Williamson as an active community volunteer for several years. She is currently a Board Member for The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Franklin Theatre, and Williamson Animal Services, Inc. as Vice President. She has been an Advisory Board Member for organizations including Harpeth River Watershed Association, Franklin Housing Authority, and Walden’s Puddle. Magid, a past recipient of Franklin Tomorrow’s Spirit Award, serves on Franklin Mayor’s Commission on Affordable Workforce Housing, Animal Control Task Force and Battle Ground Academy. Magid is also involved with the follow-

ing organizations: Elephant Sanctuary, Frist Center for the Arts, Cheekwood, Franklin’s Charge, Friends of Harlinsdale, Williamson County Historical Society, Save the Franklin

Battlefield, Studio Tenn, Nashville Public Radio and Television, and Habitat for Humanity. The award’s namesake and co-founder of Leadership Franklin, Caroline J. Cross

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) will present the 2014 Access to Justice Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at its annual Equal Justice University. The awards honor legal professionals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the cause of expanding access to civil legal services. “More than 1 million Tennesseans’ incomes are 125 percent under the federal poverty guideline, so it’s critical for legal professionals to offer access to their services for those in need,” said Ann Pruitt, executive director of TALS. “The award honorees went above and beyond in 2014 as advocates for expanding civil legal services to low-income Tennesseans.” This year’s award winners include: George T. “Buck” Lewis: Receiving the inaugural Janice M. Holder Award, named for retiring Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder. The Holder Award honors an individual who has advanced the quality of justice statewide by ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all. Lewis is a sharehold-

er with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. “I am honored to be associated with an award named after Justice Holder,” said Lewis. “It is a privilege to work side by side George T. “Buck” Lewis so many great Tennesseans who care so deeply about our cause.” Theresa-Vay Smith: Receiving the B. Riney Green Award, which recognizes advocates who coordinate statewide efforts to improve the quality of legal services for low-income Tennesseans. Smith is an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands. Charlie McDaniel: Receiving the New Advocate of the Year Award, which honors

advocates who have excelled within their first five years in public interest law. McDaniel is the pro bono project director for Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s 10-county Southern Region. The Equal Justice University conference is hosted by TALS and co-sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association. The annual conference is a forum for Tennessee’s legal services providers, pro bono attorneys and access-to-justice advocates, providing them with an opportunity to attend substantive law trainings and to

l-r, Debbie Henry, Associate Executive Director, Leadership Franklin; Emily Magid; Caroline Cross, Founder, Leadership Franklin; Julian Bibb, Board of Directors (Chairman), Leadership Franklin and Paula Harris, Executive Director, Leadership Franklin

started the organization to gather current and emerging leaders to work together and with local leaders to develop initiatives that benefit Franklin and Williamson County across areas that include government, business, law enforcement, education, media, and quality of life. The Caroline J. Cross Award was established to honor Mrs. Cross and create an ongoing award that identifies a leader in our community who exemplifies the values and lessons of Leadership Franklin. Criteria for nomination include leadership that motivates and inspires other individuals along with traits of creativity, character, dedication, and community service. Past recipients of the award: • County Mayor Rogers Anderson (Leadership Franklin Alumnus) • Julian Bibb III (LFA) • Scott Roley (LFA) • Janet Keck • Alma McLemore (LFA) • Rick Warwick.

TALS to Present Access to Justice Awards Sept. 10

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share best practices. This year, the conference is being held at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Diane Nash, a longtime civil rights advocacy leader, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference. The event will also feature art from the Tennessee State Museum’s We Shall Not Be Moved exhibit. The full schedule of EJU 2014 events, including the award ceremonies, is available at http://www.tals.org/ EJUschedule.

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Meharry Medical College Hires Presidential Search Firm

NASHVILLE, TN — The Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College announced that it has selected Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search consulting firm, to help identify the next president of the historic institution. Spencer Stuart participated in a competitive bid process led by the Presidential Search Committee that was appointed in the Spring to launch the search for a new president. “Meharry is a proud institution with a rich history of caring for those who are often forgotten in our society,” said Jim Williams, Chair of the search committee. “Our new president will have the important task of carrying on and continuing to grow that legacy.” “Spencer Stuart’s Healthcare Services Practice has ex-

tensive experience in identifying and assessing talented leaders in academic medical centers,” said Deborah Prothrow-Stith, M.D., Spencer Stuart consultant. “Its team is pleased to partner with the Board of Trustees of such an historically and critically important health science education institution as Meharry.” The 12th president will succeed Dr. A. Cherrie Epps, who will continue to lead the organization until the new president is appointed. The Presidential Search Committee will work with Spencer Stuart to develop a timeline and key steps toward securing a new leader within the coming months.

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Attorney Jumper Joins Sherrard & Roe NASHVILLE, TN — Attorney Nicole E. Jumper has joined the law firm of Sherrard & Roe, PLC as an associate in the Corporate practice group, announced Tom Sherrard, founding member of the law firm. “We are very happy to welcome Nicole to our team,” said Sherrard. “She will provide added depth in the areas of securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She will be an asset to our clients.” Prior to joining Sherrard & Roe, Jumper was an associate at Baker Donelson in the securities and corporate governance practice group. Before entering law school, she worked as a paralegal in the intellectual property department at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago. Jumper earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2009. She served as second year editor and student materials editor of the Tennessee Law Review and was on the Dean’s List with high honors. She graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and art history. Jumper is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, where she is a Board Member of the Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the American Bar Association. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with the Nashville

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Humane Association and serving as a running guide for Achilles Nashville. Sherrard & Roe, PLC was formed in 1981 by Thomas J. Sherrard and John H. Roe. The firm represents clients in business activities throughout the United States and also represents European clients regarding financial and investment matters in the United States. The firm is experienced in transactional work and dispute resolution in many areas of law including corporate

representation, banking, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, commercial litigation, employment, real estate, estate planning, health care and tax law. Clients include banks and financial institutions, national and multi-national enterprises as well as small entrepreneurial businesses and individuals. For more information, visit online at www.SherrardRoe.com

After spending a week in the new Nissan Rogue, we can say without a doubt the car is definitely a player in its class. Looking good with its simple proportions, the Rogue embraces a new styling theme, one that dresses up with more interesting details. Rogue’s grille treatment is contemporary and tidy, the headlamps are more interesting, and the side sculpting invites stares from onlookers. Inside, the 2014 Rogue has beautiful interior that is very organized for the driver, and finished with higher-quality materials. It’s a comfortable setting. Climate controls are intuitive with large buttons and knobs, while infotainment functions are handled by a combination of regular buttons and the touchscreen, which is also easy to navigate. Nissan seats are getting nicer with foam that’s cushy, yet still firm. Motivation comes from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). We found the engine has good power on city streets and on the highway. The ride is similar or better than most vehicles in its class and handling is adequate. Brakes confidently slow things with a firm pedal feel. On the expressway, the cabin is well isolated from road and wind noise. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the new Rogue a four-star overall rating, with a low three-star rating for frontimpact protection. All 2014 Rogues come with standard curtain airbags and stability control, as well as tire pressure monitors. Nissan’s Easy Fill tire alert is also included. Options include blindspot monitors, a lane-departure warning system, a forward-collision alert system and the surround-view camera that stitches together a composite 360-degree view of obstacles from a quartet of cameras--and it makes parking everywhere and anywhere so much simpler.

The Rogue SV comes with windows, locks, and mirrors; an AM/FM/CD player with a USB port; Bluetooth with audio streaming; and a rearview camera. Add all-wheel drive, and the price rises to $23,840 before destination. I also gains 17-inch wheels; satellite radio; a power driver seat; automatic climate control; pushbutton start; and NissanConnect, which enables use of smartphone apps like Pandora. This connectivity kit is one of the easier systems you’ll find in the class. On fiveseat models, the Rogue comes with the Divide-N-Hide cargo storage system. The third-row seat is offered on the Rogue For $28,070 ($29,420 with AWD), the Rogue SL gets Bose audio; navigation; a power tailgate; surround-view cameras, one of our must-have features now that’s it’s spread outside the Nissan/Infiniti empire; 18-inch wheels; heated front seats; and leather upholstery. Options on the 2014 Rogue include third-row seating on base and SV models; run-flat tires; a panoramic sunroof; those advanced-safety features; and LED headlights. Overall, we found that this is a very strong redesign to Nissan’s second-bestselling model in the United States. Nice looks, a good interior and respectable fuel economy from a drivetrain that is responsive in most driving conditions. This has to be at or near the top in the class now. The 2014 Nissan Rogue SV Base Price: $26,780 As-Tested Price: $29,485 Drivetrain: 2.5-liter I4; AWD, continuously variable transmission Output: 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 175 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm Wheelbase: 107” Length x Width: 182.3 “ x 72.4” Fuel Economy (EPA City/Highway/ Combined): 25/32/28 mpg

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BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

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EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

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Reflecting on Ferguson By Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am haunted by the words spoken by Lesley McSpadden immediately following the shooting death of her son, Michael Brown, at the hands of Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson almost a month ago. She said, “Do you know how hard it was for me to get him to stay in school and graduate? You know how many Black men graduate? Not many. Because you bring them down to this type of level, where they feel like they don’t got nothing to live for anyway.” Lesley McSpadden’s words reflect more than her own deep anguish. They have been echoed by many of Ferguson’s citizens and civic leaders who have rallied for justice since Brown’s killing. They also expose the pervasive problems of joblessness and hopelessness fueling so much of the anger and tension in communities of color across America. Michael Brown’s death was the spark that ignited a long-smoldering fire in Ferguson; and while the immediate goal of the National Urban League and our affiliate network is the arrest and indictment of Officer Darren Wilson, this column represents the first in a three-part series that aims to examine some of the root causes and identify solutions that must be implemented to avoid crises similar to Ferguson in the future. Let’s begin with the lack

MARC MORIAL of jobs and the epidemic of unemployment in Ferguson, a city that is 67 percent Black. The National Urban League’s 2014 “State of Black America Report” found that the St. Louis metro area, which includes Ferguson, had a Black unemployment rate of 19.6 percent and a White unemployment rate of 6.9 percent – resulting in an unemployment Equality Index of 35.2 percent on a 100-point scale. This level of economic inequality reflects a glaring disparity of opportunity and has created a chasm of misunderstanding and distrust that is behind much of the violence that has erupted between police and citizens. Four years out of the recession, America’s private sector is expanding, but too many people have been left behind. In fact, many communities like Ferguson are worse off. According to a recent Brookings study, “Between 2000 and 2010-2012, Ferguson’s poor population doubled.” The National Urban League has long been leading the charge for targeted federal and state action to bring jobs and opportunity to hard-pressed communities across the nation. Our “Jobs Rebuild America” campaign is a $100 million, five-year effort to engage federal government, business, and nonprofit resourc-

es to create economic opportunity in 50 communities across the country through the Urban League affiliate network with a special emphasis on vulnerable youth. In response to the crisis in Ferguson, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders sent a letter to his Senate colleagues calling for both a thorough federal investigation of the shooting death of Michael Brown and targeted legislation to bring jobs to Ferguson and similar struggling cities. Sanders points out, “There is an economic crisis facing our nation’s youth, particularly young AfricanAmericans. Nationwide, the youth unemployment rate today is more than 20 percent and African-American youth unemployment is nearly 35 percent. The legislation would provide $5.5 billion in immediate funding to states and localities to employ 1 million young Americans between the ages of 16 and 24.” At Michael Brown’s funeral service, Rev. Al Sharpton calledon the nation and our community to task: “We can’t have a fit, we’ve got to have a movement. We’ve got to be here for the long haul and turn our chants into change, our demonstration into legislation.” One of the big lessons of Ferguson is the importance of investing in jobs, education and other tools to combat poverty in our communities instead of militaristic weapons for use against our communities. We hope that Washington and America are listening – and preparing to act. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

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We are in the midst of the most significant transition that our generation will ever see in this society. It is typically called, “The Browning of America.” I am sure that I don’t have to explain this because you already know but I want to put the idea into a bit of a different context as an illustration. We use to describe the “coloring” of America as a soup, if you will, of various ethnicities and groups. The problem with that definition was that some ingredients may not be clearly identifiable by becoming lost in the mixture of others. But actually, the thing that makes the soup is the broth. It’s the foundation that brings all of the ingredients together by flavoring them all collectively. If the broth is not right, the soup can’t be good and it doesn’t matter how much you add, the broth is the catalyst to make it good. I would say that right now we are more like a salad, which is vivid and obvious. We’re more of a mélange than a soup. With a salad each ingredient is clearly seen and known. It can be enjoyed individually as well as collectively, making them all viable in the experience. I remember back in the day, a salad was only lettuce, tomatoes and possibly cucumbers with a simple dressing of vinegar and oil. You could suit your fancy by adding a little mayo by shaking it up and pouring it all over everything else. It connected incongruous elements into a tasty delight. So, just as the broth flavors the soup from the inside out, the dressing flavors the mélange from the outside in. I guess our society is more like soup AND salad. If we use that as an analogy in humanity, the flavor enhancer should be social justice, which operates from both distinctions. What is social justice? Social justice is (or should be) that part of basic human devel-

RODNEY BEARD opment and existence wherein a rational and just society is responsible for the development and maintenance of institutions These same institutions should promote fairness, equity, proper distribution of resources, legal justice, protection of human rights, defense against discrimination, and equal opportunity for all, while promoting diversity. Social justice requires that we all live in an environment where the general welfare of all people should be guarded, protected and promoted, and that all human beings have a right to enjoy what just society should afford and provide. A truly just society strengthens its middle-class, provides for education, creates good jobs, healthcare, stands for labor rights, fair wages, social security, Medicaid expansion, immigration rights, civil liberties, aids the poor, allows religious freedom, and an opportunity for all to have fulfilling lives. Furthermore, a just society will not allow racism and embraces every ethnicity period. Do we live in a just society? All one would have to do is read and observe. While there has been progress, we cannot say that we do actually live in a society where human justice prevails. So if that is the case what should we do? The answer: Come together, and let His Love be our base and covering! There are more of us who believe in a just society than those who would deny, deprive, and delay freedom for all. Think about it this way. They are basically the 1%...1%! We could be the 99% if we all came together. They have nothing to lose and everything

to gain if we remain complacent, uninformed, and uninvolved. They know that if we don’t stand up for social justice and diversity, we will fall into the trap that is already set. They win by having a plan and being united around a common policy, plan, and prediction in their minds that we will fail and they will prevail. In a few short years White/Anglo-Saxons in this country, who have been the ruling majority and dominating factor of control, economics, and power, will become the minority and they are painfully aware of this fact. They are in panic mode, spending vast amounts of billions of dollars to remain in the power that we now actually possess. It will ultimately be to no avail. No amount of money can overcome the will of “We the people” but only if we come together. Here’s what all of us need to do if we really believe in social justice: Get off the sidelines and into the cause. We should educate our children to the threat of basic (not to mention spiritual) human and moral decency; join a local or national organization that is purposeful, proactive, powerful, and peaceful. We need to support community endeavors that have the most impact spiritually, socially, politically, culturally and guard our own special interests. The powers that be have no interest in preserving anything for you--it’s our responsibility. And please do this. No matter what color his suit, the covenant he made to uphold an imperfect constitution, his cautious and discerning nature, and being the most threatened President of all time (30 per day); I think Our President deserves our fervent prayers. I know he has over 250 successes already, but there are so many more we can achieve if we all do it together. Join the cause. Please. What do you think? I say enough is enough.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; More jobs for deserving Tennesseans when General Motors moves production of the next generation CaDear Editor: Cadillac SRX crossover SUV from Mexico to Spring Hill and the company is moving small gasoline engines to the Spring Hill complex also. The Nashville SMSA is now known throughout Corporate America thanks to none other than our mayor. No official in the history of Nashville or the state of Tennessee has done what

this mayor has done. If he were governor just think Nashville would rank up there with New Hampshire. Now if we can just get this governor to do what is right about health care for the poor we can erase one more black mark in Tennessee. Early Foundations & Economic Well-Being Ranks Tennessee 45 in the nation, Health 33 and Education 28. The Governor should know that poor hungry children with health care problems do not do well in school. Jake Blade Smyna, TN

--Dear Editor; “Chief ”, I should have known you would be on Facebook! I owe you a gigantic debt of gratitude for starting my career on the right foot at EEOC in 1979. You were such a role model and I have never forgotten the lessons I learned. I hope we can reconnect and I would be honored to take you to lunch or dinner sometime. Best, Sherie Edwards (Gooch) Nashville, TN

NATIONAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

My Family Has Been Racially Proﬁled Everywhere From Harvard to Our Own Home By Rev. Madison T. Shockley

What happened to Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, Missouri has resonated across the country with African Americans because all of us feel that it could have easily happened to any of us. Every black person has their own story of racial profiling, especially black men. Any white person, not just police, engages in racial profiling when they suspect, avoid, follow, report or challenge a black person simply because of their race and their own idea of where black people “belong.” My own family is more typical than exceptional. I was about ten years old, and my family was living in a newly integrated part of Los Angeles in the 1960’s. We had been on a family outing to the more exclusively white area of the San Fernando Valley. When returning at the end of the day, my father noticed a police car had begun following us. The police car followed us fully ten miles back to our neighborhood and didn’t stop until my father pulled into the driveway of our own home. As we exited the car, the officer got out to question my father. I remember hearing the officer ask my father, “Where do you live?” Insulted and incredulous, my father responded, “I’m standing in front of my home.” After inspecting his driver license, the officer left. But he left my father standing there, embarrassed as a grown man, humiliated in front of his family, and reminded once more that in spite of his college education, middle class home and tidy children, he was no more than a criminal suspect in the eyes of America. “The officer left my father standing there, embarrassed as a grown man, humiliated in front of his family.”

Rev. Madison T. Shockley’s family

I had my own initiation freshman year at Harvard College. I had just left a matinee movie in Harvard Square and crossed the street into Harvard Yard to rendezvous with friends in Grays Hall (one of the Yard dorms). Suddenly, I noticed a strange sight, a Cambridge police car, with blue lights flashing, driving in the Yard! One of the things a freshman learns upon arriving at school is the unique legal boundaries that envelop most colleges in the United States: all campus buildings and students are policed by the University Police, non-students and the surrounding community is policed by the City of Cambridge Police. As I approached my destination, I surmised that a serious crime must have occurred in Grays Hall for the police to be violating that boundary. But suddenly I heard the screeching halt of the tires and the metallic disembarkation of the officers and noticed, as they crouched behind their opened car doors, that they had their hands poised above their gun holsters. Now my heart began to race and a fog of disorientation dissolved into the bracing reality that I was the emergency. It was a cold winter day and I had my hands deep in the pockets of my overcoat. The officers

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barked out their orders for me to, “Take your hands out of your pockets, SLOWLY.” As they cautiously approached me I could see the gathering crowd on the steps of Grays Hall watching nervously as the episode unfolded. “My heart began to race and a fog of disorientation dissolved into the bracing reality that I was the emergency.” The officers demanded my identification. Fortunately, I was carrying my college ID card and was able to prove that I belonged on campus. As they relaxed and began to return to their cars, I had demands of my own. “Why did you stop me?” Dismissively, they tossed a “You fit the description” over their shoulder. There had been a report of an assault by a black man in a white coat in the subway station at Harvard Square. Yes, I fit the description. I was a black man. This experience has stayed with me my entire life. It is a virtual rite of passage for every black boy. White boys lose their virginity, Jewish boys get bar mitvah’ed, and black boys have their first police stop. Now, I was a man. “I fit the description. I was a black man.” This constant feeling of being under suspicion, under surveillance and per-

ceived as a danger, is hard to shake. It first resulted in a rather comical experience that I had just a few months later. I was walking in the neighborhood where the campus and the community are indistinguishable. But I was apparently in front of a school-owned building because this incident involved the Harvard University Police. I was walking down a narrow side street about a block outside the Yard when I saw several Harvard Police cars with lights flashing and sirens sounding arriving from both directions. Panic stricken and totally convinced they were coming for me, I froze; heart pounding out of my head, waiting for the first bullet to strike, when at least a dozen officers got out of their cars, ran towards me and then without a word, ran right past me and into the house behind me. I continued my journey but I would still not trust that next time they would be coming for me. It is a testimony to the persistence of racial profiling that 35 years later (2009), on a street not far from that one, black Harvard professor (and close friend of President Barack Obama), Henry “Skip” Gates, would be arrested by Cambridge police officers for breaking and entering his own house. A white neighbor saw a suspicious black man forcing his way into a house. The police believed the white neighbor but disbelieved the professor who was in custody at the police department before he had the opportunity to prove that he belonged (in that house). My next experience was also in a college community. A white female classmate and I were going to lunch, and I was driving. Before we could reach our destination, a city cop pulled us over. He didn’t ask for my driver license or registration. He asked her, “Are you alright?” While I was stunned and dumbfounded,

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

TN Treasury to Host Series on Saving for College NASHVILLE, TN — With all the pressing issues people face in their everyday lives, it is often easy to forget about long-term planning needs such as saving money for children’s college expenses. However, in celebration of College Savings Month, the Tennessee Treasury Department wants to help making college planning easier. Beginning Sept. 10, the department will host a series of free webbased seminars - or webinars - on topics related to college savings. These webinars will include information about the TNStars 529 College Savings Plan, which allows people to save money for children’s college expenses with tax advantages. Money earned on investments in TNStars is tax-free, provided it is

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used for qualified higher education expenses. The TNStars program offers participants a number of different investment options ranging from conservative to aggressive. One of them is an age-based option that features more aggressive investments when children are younger and progressively more conservative investments as children approach college age. “I hope as many Tennesseans as possible will take advantage of these free webinars,” State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. said. “September is College Savings Month, so it is very appropriate to begin having these webinars during that time. Saving money for college can seem like a daunting task. But people who regularly set aside even small amounts and invest that money

wisely will build up substantial nest eggs over time.” Registration for the webinars is open to anyone who would like participate. To register, visit www.tnstars.com. Each webinar will begin at 11:30 a.m. Central time and last approximately 30 minutes. The schedule of webinars, with topics, is: Sept. 10 – History of 529 college savings plans and the merits of those plans compared with other education savings accounts Sept. 24 – Overview of the TNStars 529 College Savings Plan and how to enroll Oct. 1 – Information on the Tennessee Investments Preparing Scholars program Oct. 8 – Background on the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission

Lipscomb University Receives Accreditation

NASHVILLE, TN — The Lipscomb University Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering’s Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education. “ABET accreditation will be immensely valuable for our civil engineering graduates,” said Joe Morgan, chair of the civil engineering program. “Civil engineers deal with issues that are related to public health and safety on the job every day, so graduating from an ABET-accredited program that prepares them to be licensed as registered professional engineers is of great importance.” ABET accreditation applies retroactively to the program’s first graduates in 2012 and 2013. The program, created in spring 2010, currently has 38 declared majors. Accreditation is a voluntary, peer-review

process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations. The evaluations, conducted by teams of volunteer professionals working in industry, government, academe and private practice within the ABET disciplines, focus on program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support and other important areas. Lipscomb’s formal accreditation process began in 2013 with a request for evaluation. “This is something we have been striving for since the civil engineering program’s establishment,” said College of Engineering Dean Justin Myrick. “This honor speaks to the strength of our faculty, and I’m so grateful for all their hard work since we began the accreditation process in 2013.” One of the key elements of ABET accreditation is the requirement that programs continuously improve the quality of education provided. As part of this continuous improvement requirement, programs set specific, measurable goals for their students and graduates, assess their success at reaching those goals, and improve their programs based on

the results of their assessment. In addition to providing colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate and improve their programs, accreditation also helps students and their parents choose quality college programs, enables employers and graduate schools to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared and assists registration, licensure, and certification boards in screening applicants. ABET is a not-forprofit organization, owned and operated by its more than 30 professional and technical member societies. An internationally respected organization with some 2,200 volunteers, ABET has set the higher-educational standards in its fields for more than 80 years. More information about ABET, its member societies and the evaluation criteria used to accredit programs can be found at www.abet.org. ; With the civil engineering accreditation, all three of the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering’s undergraduate programs are now ABET accredited.

EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

In the Spirit of the Klu Klux Klan By Walter Smith

American citizens nationwide, in the spirit of the Klu Klux Klan, have joined in an effort to raise funds for the defense of Darren Wilson, the officer responsible for the police killing of Michael Brown. The same scenario arose during the Trayvon Martin / George Zimmerman incident. Those of us who dare believe that racism is subsiding in America are dead wrong. In the spirit of the Klu Klux Klan, several states have passed liberal gun laws which permit individuals to carry firearms on their person. Any confrontation with a black man gives them cause to draw their weapon and shoot to kill based on “self defense” and “I feared for my life”. The same homicidal privilege does not apply to African American men. Meantime there are efforts in most black neighborhoods to have black men turn in their guns in the interest of neighborhood safety. Armed white citizens will have the advantage of shooting black unarmed men with the popular theory that the black man is armed and dangerous. Since the election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States, the racist tendencies of the hardcore antiblack community have reached new heights. Opposition to his presence by the Republican Party, in the spirit of the Klu Klux Klan, goes beyond politics, its plain racism. Let me be perfectly clear, “white” Americas with the help of “other” voters elected Barack Obama to office. That indicates that there is a small faction of die hard racists in America, including members of Congress that is working to discredit and reverse the gains made in race relations since the civil rights activity of the 1960’s. It is safe to say that this small faction of racial terrorists are working in the spirit of the Klu Klux Klan. In the decades of the 50’s and 60’s the “Ku Klux Klan” name was used by numerous independent local groups opposing the Civil Rights Movement and desegregation. During this period, anti-civil rights activists often forged alliances with Southern police departments, as in Birmingham, Alabama; or with governor’s offices, as with George Wallace of Alabama. In those days they were readily identified by their white sheet uniforms, white hoods, and other hand carried paraphernalia. The uni-

forms have a new look: Blue with badges and guns. Klan activity has been supported by all forms of American society. Klu Klux Klan membership ran from U S Presidents to Supreme Court Justices, to Governors to police departments. Presidents who were members of the KKK: President Warren G. Harding, President Woodrow Wilson, President McKinley, President Calvin Coolidge, and President Harry S. Truman, and Supreme Court Justice, Hugo Black. President Warren G. Harding was actually sworn into the Ku Klux Klan in a Klan ceremony conducted inside the White House by Imperial Wizard Colonel Simmons. President Woodrow Wilson and President McKinley were members of the KKK, little is known of their Klan membership however. There is at least one book that documents they were actual members, but it only mentions they were members, that’s all. McKinley was a Union officer, but many Union men joined or affiliated with the original First Era Ku Klux Klan during the Radical Republican’s anti-white Reconstruction Era. Union General Hardee was another Union man who later joined the Klan. President Wilson would have been a member of the Klan under the Command of Imperial Wizard Colonel Simmons. President Calvin Coolidge was a noted Klansman and was well known to be an active member of the Ku Klux Klan. He allowed cross lightings on the Capitol steps and reviewed the giant Klan parades of 1925 and 1926 in Washington D.C. President Harry S. Truman was a minor ordinary Klansman from 1920 - 1922. His two year membership was not notable and somewhat lacking. He eventually had a major falling out with the KKK over his desire to appoint Roman Catholics to key political positions; something which all of the KKK opposed at the time. Some Klans now not only accept Roman Catholics but actively recruit them. The true Ku Klux Klan is however traditionally and rightfully opposed to Roman Catholicism and Papists influence over America. President Harry S. Truman was currying favor with Roman Catholic voters and was more interested in his political career than the Klan or the good of America. He severed all ties with the KKK and openly repudiated them. They didn’t call the arrogant upstart

“give them Hell Harry”, for nothing. His family has tried to deny his KKK membership ever since, but has failed miserably since it is a well established fact of documented history. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was a Klansman, his Klan Robes complete with his name in them were found in an old Klan Klavern Hall in the 1960’s. Unfortunately under intense political pressure he superficially repudiated the Klan during its notorious period of scandals. Klan members could murder innocent Blacks without concern for punishment. A hanging was usually a public event whereby the victim’s teeth and genitals were distributed among the crowd for souvenirs. Let’s now revisit the continued killing of young African American males by white police officers. It’s a celebration. They’ve promoted the theory that”the only good Negro is a dead Negro”. There never has been and there does not seem to be in the near future any consequence for a Klansman killing an African American. The only current consequence is the host city to the murder reaps a financial bonanza. The killer, in the spirit of the Klu Klux Klan, knows that immediately after the incident, they will kill and injure a few more incidental to the marches and protests. They know the city coffers will be augmented by fines and fees resulting from arrests made during the demonstrations. Local bail bondsmen look forward to the heightened arrest activity. Eventually as it was back in the day, the killer will go free, the Black community will bury their dead and wait for the next incident. De Je Vu. We as Black folks must endeavor to increase our presence and authority in the nation’s Criminal Justice System and in local law enforcement. However, during the murder of Eric Garner on Staten Island in New York, several African American police officers were on the scene who stood by and did nothing. Our increased presence in these arenas should be with dedication to justice for Black Americans. Walter Smith is the publisher of the New York Beacon in New York City and the Philadelphia Observer in Philadelphia PA.

International Solidarity Re-emerges From Ferguson Fires By Mark P. Fancher

Missouri’s flames of rebellion are now smoldering ashes, but in the aftermath of the tragic killing of Michael Brown, at least one bright ray of hope shone through smoky clouds of despair. Young rebels in Gaza tweeted protesters in Ferguson and not only expressed solidarity, but also provided advice about how to cope with teargas. This event attracted little media attention, but it is encouraging evidence of the international awareness of the plight of African-descended communities in the U.S., and the potential for international alliances in struggles against shared enemies. For generations, oppressed populations around the world identified with those in America whose ancestors were enslaved and who continued to suffer the indignities and humiliation of Jim Crow well into the 20th Century. For example, the poor of Nicaragua under the leadership of the “Sandinistas” overthrew the dictatorial Somoza family in 1979. A decade earlier their leaders pledged to: “support the struggle of the Black people and all the people of the United States for an authentic democracy and equal rights.” The oppressed in still other countries were inspired by the American Civil Rights and Black Power movements to wage their own struggles. As time passed and memories of the liberation

MARK P. FANCHER movements of the 1960s and 1970s began to fade, the perceptions abroad of “Black America” began to change. In the 1980s, the high profile presidential campaigns of Jesse Jackson, the crowning of Miss Americas of African descent, the premiere of the Cosby Show, the mega stardom of Michael Jackson, and other perceived breakthroughs fueled a belief that a formerly oppressed population had indeed overcome. Ultimately, it took the horrific images of suffering black humanity in Katrina-ravaged New Orleans to shock others who struggle around the world into an accurate perception of the continuing desperation of many African-descended communities in the U.S. Nevertheless, the election of President Obama distorted yet again the overseas image of America’s black community. When President Obama made drone strikes, extraordinary rendition, AFRICOM, the overthrow of Libya’s Gadhafi government, sanctions against Zimbabwe and a variety

of other political/military initiatives central elements of his foreign policy, there was an unintended negative impact on countless innocent civilians. When grieving mothers whose children were killed by drone strikes intended for suspected terrorists became very angry at President Obama, they must certainly have questioned the decency and empathy of the millions of U.S. citizens of African descent who apparently give the Obama administration unconditional support. The President’s job description implicitly requires him to preserve the U.S. global empire and the military-industrial complex that profits from it. However, this imperialist agenda is in direct conflict with the needs of oppressed people everywhere, including African-descended communities in the U.S. It has been a great tragedy that would-be allies abroad have associated many who suffer in this country with oppressive forces. It is for that reason that the tweets from Gaza are so welcome. Those in other parts of the world who fight desperately for basic dignity need to know that America’s Africans share and understand their pain. Mark P. Fancher is an attorney who writes frequently about the U.S. military presence in Africa. He can be contacted at mfancher@comcast.net.

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Remembering Michael Brown, Jr.

The author and her family in Ferguson. Courtesy of Naomi Shihab Nye

Michael Brown Sr, yells out as his son’s casket is lowered into the ground at St. Peter’s Cemetery in St. Louis on Aug. 25, 2014. Richard Perry—Pool/Getty Images

FERUSON, MO — In 2009, police shot and killed an unarmed African American man at a California transit station. His mother, in a letter to the Brown family, writes about the need to shake the consciousness of America. His story was the basis of the film Fruitvale Station. To the Brown Family: I give you my heartfelt condolences for your immeasurable loss as you bury and bid farewell to your son. No words can ever assuage the pain we feel as parents when our precious children are taken away from us in such a violent, senseless manner. For 18 years, your son Michael has helped define the meaning and quality of your life, providing moments of joy and laughter, which are truly priceless. Those never having the opportunity to meet Michael could never appreciate his value the way you do. Your son, like mine, was unarmed at the time he was killed by a law enforcement officer. My son, Oscar Grant, was being restrained by an officer and lying face down on a platform at the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland, Calif., when a second officer named Johannes Mehserle approached and shot him in the back. At trial, Mehserle claims to have mistakenly pulled a handgun instead of a Taser®, and was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. I will always believe that Mehserle intended to shoot my son because of a negative stereotype of Af-

rican American males. I have not seen a single sunrise or bouquet of roses that warmed my heart as much as my son’s smile. I pray that, as the days go by, you are strengthened by the positive memories of your precious son. Although my words will never replace what has been taken away from you, I hope they convey how much I understand your pain, a pain I wish you never had to endure. While I share your pain, I also share your frustration. As parents, we accept the great honor and responsibility of raising and protecting our children until they are old enough to make moral decisions and to entrust their safety to society. At that point, society takes on the great responsibility of guaranteeing our unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Your son’s right to life was summarily and unceremoniously taken away without judge, jury or due process. Because of the immeasurable value of his life, I encourage you to push through your pain and frustration, and demand that society carry out its great constitutional responsibility and provide an accounting. In your quest for truth, please do not let anyone distract you from the material issue. If society breaches its promise by allowing our unarmed youth to be slain at the unfettered discretion of law enforcement without recompense, the truths set forth in this country’s founding documents are no longer self-evident.

Family Continued from page 7A she figured it out before I did. He saw a black man driving a white woman and deemed she needed saving. Finally, my son has had it harder that I had it. He has had so many experiences that he doesn’t bother to tell me about them all. But this one was a gem. He and a friend were returning from a club late one night and got into a cab for a ride home. A few blocks away from the club, a police car pulled the cab over. Their first thought was that the cab driver had committed some traffic infraction. But instead of asking the driver for his license, the officers ordered my son and his friend to get out of the back seat and

This is where we, as parents, have to be relentless in the vindication of our slain sons. Through our pain and frustration, we must shake the consciousness of America and make society answer why it empowers law enforcement to kill our unarmed children. As parents and concerned citizens, we must demand that law enforcement be more transparent in its investigations, and that it be held to the same standard of proof that citizens are held to in claiming self-defense to a deadly shooting. We must also demand that law enforcement better utilize certain tools already at its disposal, such as the battery of psychological tests it deploys for new recruits to potentially screen out racial bias and negative stereotypes. Finally, we must continue to challenge society to see our youth as unique, beloved individuals, not merely as one among the crowd. Here, I pledge my support to you in challenging society to live up to its obligation. The Oscar Grant Foundation will also work tirelessly with you until society embraces the enduring truth—that the lives of our children are no less valuable than the lives of the officers who are sworn to protect them. Our prayers are continually with you. Wanda Johnson Wanda Johnson is the mother of Oscar Grant III, and founder of the Oscar Grant Foundation.

stand on the side walk. Suddenly, they realized that the police weren’t stopping the driver but the two of them. What was their crime? Apparently, “riding a taxi while black” had now been added to the catalogue of “_______while black” crimes. No charges, just a harassing “catch and release” action that is the most common outcome of these encounters. The presumption of guilt and danger that is at the heart of racial profiling lays heavy upon every black person living in America. It changes our relationship with the world. We are constantly on guard against a charge, a confrontation, a challenge. Racial profiling does longterm damage to the self-image, self-esteem and ego of the African American.

On Growing Up In Ferguson and Palestine I grew up in Ferguson, Mo. No one ever heard of it, unless you lived elsewhere in St. Louis County. Then my family moved to Palestine – my father’s first home. A friend says, “Your parents really picked the garden spots.” In Ferguson, an invisible line separated white and black communities. In Jerusalem, a no-man’s land separated people, designated by barbed wire. My father and his family became refugees in 1948, when the state of Israel was created. They lost everything but their lives and memories. Disenfranchised Palestinians ended up in refugee camps or scattered around the world. My dad found himself in Kansas, then moved to Missouri with his American bride. He seemed a little shellshocked when I was a child. Ferguson was a leafy green historic suburb with a gracious red brick elementary school called Central. I loved that school, attending kindergarten through sixth grade there. All my classmates were white, of various derivations – Italians, French-Canadians, etc. My father was the only Arab in Ferguson. But he ran for the school board and won. At 12, I took a berrypicking job on “Missouri’s oldest organic farm” in Ferguson. I wanted the job because I had noticed that the other berry-pickers were all black boys. I’d always been curious about the kids living right down the road whom we hardly ever got to see. We had contests to see who could pick the most in the searing humidity. I had obliterated Ferguson’s “line.” I felt a secret pride. My mom often warned, “Be your best self.” This seemed odd. It would be 1968 before the Supreme Court ordered U.S. states to dismantle segregated school systems and Ferguson began mixing it up. We were gone by then. In 1966, my father took our family to the West Bank. I was the only non-Armenian attending the ancient Armenian school in Jerusalem’s Old

City. It was fine to be “the other” for a change, but I wished we could have Jewish friends too. And I wished the Jewish Israelis we weren’t seeing across that line could know the families of Palestine as we did, sharing their humble parties under blossoming almond trees. Our father said that, when he was a boy, Jews and Arabs had been mixed together, neighbors. Now there was power and domination at stake. Dominate – to exercise control over. Black kids in streets. Thousands of Palestinian families. In 1967, with the Six Day War brewing, my family left Jerusalem. We settled in San Antonio, a majority Latino city, which felt like a relief. White and black people were minorities. There weren’t any lines. Maybe in the air, and in history. But people kept crossing them. My father, a newspaper journalist, eventually left San Antonio for another paper, I ended up attending college here and have remained until now. We have our first African American female mayor in history. Back in Israel/Palestine, nothing improved for the Palestinians and they were always blamed for it. A gigantic ominous “Separation Wall” was built. Americans elected a half-and-half president twice, which gave many of us great hope. Summer 2014, the news exploded. Massacres in Gaza – not the first time – people who looked exactly like our Arab families. Regular people. Kids. Sleeping kids. No tanks, no army, no due process of any kind, but they were blasted out of their lives. Was anyone civilized? A Jewish friend sent me a one-word message that he seemed to be sending out to everyone he knew: STOP! What could we do? Of course, we wished Hamas would stop sending reckless rockets into Israel, provoking oversized responses. Why didn’t the news examine those back stories more? Oppression makes people do desperate things. I am

frankly surprised the entire Palestinian population hasn’t gone crazy. If the U.S. can’t see that Palestinians have been mightily oppressed since 1948, they really are not interested in looking, are they? And we keep sending weapons and money to Israel, pretending we’d prefer peace. We send weapons to Ferguson, too. After unarmed teenager Michael Brown was shot, quiet old Ferguson took over the news. Citizens marching, chest placards, “I’M A MAN TOO” “DON’T SHOOT.” It’s easy to see how delusions of equality in Ferguson – where a white officer might raise a gun against an unarmed black kid – are simply wrong. Why is that harder for people to see about Gaza? People in Gaza actually sent messages of solidarity to Ferguson – Internet petitions signed by Gazan citizens. I thought I was hallucinating. What if they could all march together? 1.8 million Gazans would really clog old Florissant Avenue. To my knowledge, Israelis have never yet been called militants by the American press, even when they blast whole families to oblivion. It’s just “defense.” A newscaster described Ferguson as “a series of stings and hurts.” Try the open-air prison enclave of Gaza for stings and hurts. On the news, a Kuwaiti running a Ferguson grocery says his store has been looted. I think, “He’s the Arab there now.” Things will change again in Ferguson. Historic inequities in that community will be reexamined, no one will be able to pretend they don’t exist. But will we examine them in other communities too? Will things change for Gaza? If they don’t, this nightmare of worst selves will keep happening and happening. Look, it already has. And what gets better? Will the United States ever speak out in solidarity with scores of exhausted people burying their dead, staring up with stunned eyes, mystified?

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Hip-Hop Moves as Strong Force For Michael Brown

NEW YORK — Rappers are making their voices heard in song and on the ground in Ferguson, Missouri, in the wake of Michael Brown’s shooting death, channeling hip-hop’s earlier roots when the genre worked as a voice for the oppressed and spoke out against injustice. “It’s really important to see hip-hop’s role of being some grown-ups and doing some really stand-up, grown-up stuff,” Public Enemy’s Chuck D, one of rap’s most powerful voices, said in a recent interview. “These people have actually stood up … and that has to be saluted.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said he’s impressed with rappers such as J. Cole, who released a heartaching, tearful song called “Be Free” inspired by Brown, the unarmed 18-year-old who was shot to death by a Ferguson officer on Aug. 9. Others in rap also have lifted their voices: Talib Kweli, like J. Cole, marched in Ferguson and spoke out about injustice; David Banner appeared on CNN; Nelly started a scholarship for teens in honor of Brown; and Lauryn Hill dedicated her song “Black Rage” — which uses some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “My Favorite Things” — to the Ferguson community. “When the dogs bite, when the beat-

This Aug. 20, 2014 photo released by singer John Legend shows Legend wearing a T-Shirt that says “Don’t Shoot,” in reference to the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

ings, when I’m feeling sad I simply remember all these kinds of things and then I don’t feel so bad,” she sings. The largest hip-hop gesture for Brown, who was an aspiring rapper, came Wednesday when the Game released the song “Don’t Shoot,” in which he’s joined by all-stars like Diddy, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz, among others. Sales from the

song will benefit the Mike Brown Memorial Fund on GoFundMe, which has raised nearly $300,000 in two weeks. “I wanted to do my part in bringing awareness to it, so that at the end of the day that I can sleep well knowing that I used my voice correctly,” the Game said in an interview Thursday. Other black entertainers have spoken out including Kerry Washington, Jesse Williams and Spike Lee, who attended Brown’s funeral on Monday. At a concert last week where he performed Marvin Gaye’s seminal “What’s Going On?” at the Hollywood Bowl, John Legend wore a shirt that said “don’t shoot.” While a number of members of the rap community have come out in support of Ferguson — including Russell Simmons, Killer Mike, Young Jeezy and Wiz Khalifa — others have wondered if hiphop’s most prolific and popular stars will chime in, from Jay Z to Pharrell to Kanye West to Lil Wayne. “I don’t believe everyone has a role for this, and I also don’t believe quantity takes over as quality. I think we have a quality combination in there,” Chuck D said. Though hip-hop has been criticized for glorifying sex and violence, its musicians have a history of standing up against perceived injustice, especially in

the genre’s early years, with songs like “Fight the Power” and “The Message.” A more recent example came after Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012. Last week, T.I. released the song “New National Anthem,” which he wrote after the July 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Martin. He says he hopes to start a dialogue between the community, city leaders and police. “This is not to divide race, color, generation, region. This is not to incite or encourage people to go against to the police. This is to bring about change by way of creating awareness of the current status in America in these inner city areas for our young black men and young black people,” the rapper said in a recent interview. T.I. said songs like his and J. Cole’s can serve as a voice for those who don’t have a platform like famous rappers. “We are the voice for those without a voice,” he said. “Our messages reach the ears of people that most common men in America can’t reach, and I think that has to be used to the advantage and the greater good of the masses.”

Schools and Collegiate Coaches Team Up With YWCA NASHVILLE, TN — Nearly 200 Metro Nashville Public School coaches and school resource officers gathered at Belmont University on Wednesday, August 27th to learn more about the problem of violence against women in our community and how they can play a key role in reducing it. The event was part of the YWCA’s long-term initiative to engage men in the effort to reduce violence against women and girls. Mayor Karl Dean, Director of Schools Jesse Register and Police Chief Steve Anderson spoke to the coaches and expressed their support of the initiative. ESPN.com and 104.5 the Zone sports personality Paul Kuharsky was a featured speaker at the event. “We are excited to partner with Metro Schools on this initiative. This event helps coaches realize, if they don’t already, the power they hold and the influence they can wield,” said Pat Shea, President and CEO of the YWCA. “If a coach uses his or her influence and changes the dialogue with the young men they work with every day, they can change the future.” Keynote speaker Ted Bunch, cofounder of the nationally recognized violence prevention organization A CALL TO MEN, explained how preventing domestic and sexual violence falls to

well-meaning men—men who, for the most part, don’t see themselves as part of the problem. He asked the audience to share how they work every day to promote healthy masculinity to their student athletes.

nessee State University’s new Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dana Ford, who shared how domestic violence impacted his childhood and the role that coaches played on his life. “You have the ability every day to

l-r, Dana Ford, Mayor Karl Dean and Ted Bunch

Both middle and high school coaches in all sports attended. A panel of collegiate coaches was moderated by Ten-

mold these kids,” Ford said. “You have to exemplify the right behavior—not the popular or socially acceptable behavior.”

The panel included Belmont’s Baseball Coach Dave Jarvis, TSU’s Softball Coach Tom Opdenbrouw and Golf Coach Parrish McGrath, and Vanderbilt’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melanie Balcomb. “These kids are learning so much more than how to shoot a jump shot,” Balcomb said. “We’re teaching them about the game of life. And it’s all about what you do and how you act when no one is watching.” The Coaches Conference was sponsored, in part, by the Department of Education’s Safe and Supportive Schools. For more than 115 years, the YWCA has helped women, girls, and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee move from safety to self-sufficiency. We operate the largest domestic violence shelter in Tennessee along with a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week crisis and information line. The YWCA offers a Family Literacy Center with free GED and HiSET prep classes and mentors elementary and middle school girls through Girls Inc. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For more information, visit www. ywcanashville.com

MEMPHIS NEWS

Memphis Man Sills Makes Shoes For The Everyday Hero By A.J. Dugger III

MEMPHIS, TN — Making shoes has always been the Jamien Sills’ destiny. In 2007 he founded his own shoe company, Heros Footwear. Originally, the concept began as his senior thesis in college. “We’re making footwear solutions for the every day hero. The everyday hero is everyone who goes out to their job and does it heroically. We want to glorify everyday people,” said Sills. Sills has always been interested in this line of work. “It’s my lifelong passion. I designed shoes all through high school. I graduated from Washington University, majoring in Graphic and Advertising Design.” Sills was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi and spent the first eight years of his life in Jackson, Mississippi. “My mother was a professor at Tougaloo College in Jackson,” said Sills. “I grew up on a college campus. When I was a kid, all my best friends were college students. We moved to Memphis and I been a resident of Memphis ever since.” Heros Footwear began several years ago. “I was working with another start-up shoe carnival here in Memphis in 2006. They sent me to Putian, China for six weeks to meet the manufacturers and learn the process. The company went out of business and I stayed in China for two and a half years.”

Jamien Sills hosting a meeting for Heros Footwear

It was during his stay in China that Sills noticed that too many chemicals are involved in the shoe-making process. He didn’t like what he saw and was determined to go take a safer approach to creating shoes. “We’re basically killing people so we can look cool,” explained Sills. “I started talking to the manufacturer about cutting out the chemicals. And that’s the shoes you see here. No chemicals. They’re extremely durable. We want to make quality products always.”

Sills has always been a fan of the shoe industry. He was once the manager of Footlocker and worked in Nike’s Warehouse. “The timing was right to start my own company so I went to my manufacturers and told them what I needed.” One distinctive aspect of Heros Footwear is that they target a different demographic. “We love our celebrities and athletes but we want to go in a different direction and have every day people endorse these shoes. We don’t want to compete with Nike and other companies. We want to touch the people they don’t touch. This company is for everyday people.” Sills is a big thinker and has other plans in mind. “We really want this to be more than another shoe company. We are re-inventing the manufacturing process. We’re utilizing 3D printing. We’re doing research with a couple of universities right now to get that process going. Also we’re going to take these every day people and make a comic book about them. People will be able to see themselves in the comic book as a superhero.” It doesn’t matter if the person is young or old, black or white, rich or poor, Sills feels that everyone will look great in his shoes. “We want to make shoes with a purpose. We want every product we make to look cool. We want everyone to be able to wear these products.” For more information on Heros Footwear, visit neimaj.com.

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Prosecutors Continued from page 1A tion from all TV network affiliates here, Nashville’s daily, the alternative weekly, and a wire service report was published in Washington, D.C. TV stations aired the story in Chattanooga, Portland, Ore., and elsewhere. It was an ironic twist Tuesday (Aug. 26) at what’s now District Attorney General Glenn Funk’s office on Second Avenue where his press secretary, Dorinda Carter, announced first that Funk was hiring Derry Harper, Rebecca Miller Warfield, Vince Wyatt, and Ed Ryan to prosecute criminal

Derry Harper

cases in Davidson County courts. Harper and Warfield are African Americans. Then, on Friday, Funk’s first day after being sworn in, he fired five prosecutors: Hugh Ammerman, Sarah Davis, Sarah Beth Myers, Karen Fentress and Earnie Hickerson. It’s alleged that it was payback for those five lawyer’s support for Funk’s primary opponent, Rob McGuire, a former county prosecutor and incumbent Tory Johnson’s favorite. Others said it’s just a change of guard. Was it so surprising that Funk’s hires were announced before dismissals? Not to the Rev. Enoch Fuzz, pastor of the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. Fuzz said he’s been asked about his friend, Funk, not hiring African Americans. Until Friday, Funk hadn’t officially taken office. Now, “He’s already doubled the African American staff,” Fuzz said. “Why — for three decades Tory Johnson has been district attorney — why has that question not come up? He didn’t have but three African Americans on a staff of 60.” Tribune Publisher Rosetta Miller Perry, a retired director of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office in Nashville, met McGuire and Funk during their political campaigns. She said both candidates promised her they would consider hiring African American men if they were qualified candidates. Miller Perry does not like “if qualified” statements. She said she has fought this battle for years to employ African American men and received many promises. Then, once the candidates were sworn in, they would not even return her telephone calls or meet with her. Miller Perry said she did not have confidence that either men would do what they promised. The publisher said she met with Funk after he was elected.

UN Continued from page 1A Teenager Michael Brown was shot dead by a white police officer on Aug. 9, triggering violent protests that rocked Ferguson - a St. Louis suburb - and shone a global spotlight on the state of race relations in America. “The excessive use of force by law enforcement officials against racial and ethnic minorities is an ongoing issue of concern and particularly in light of the shooting of Michael Brown,” said Amir, an expert from Algeria. “This is not an isolated event and illustrates a bigger problem in the United States, such as racial bias among law enforcement officials, the lack of proper implementation of rules and regulations governing the use of force, and the inad-

After an hour-long discussion, she said it was like half of a heavy weight was lifted off her shoulders. Miller Perry said both prosecutors’ offices owe the Nashville African American community “reparations” and that both offices must look like the district they serve. She wants the all “lily-white Ivy League hiring committees abolished immediately.” She said if there is to be a hiring committee, that committee should look like the district Funk and Rivera serve. She said she does not accept one token African American committee member. Miller Perry said, “It is a fact that these two heads have the privilege of having discretionary authority in appointing manag-

tion. During the luncheon discussion on finding new solutions to on-going issues, Fuzz asked Rivera to tell people of what’s possible. Rivera spoke not just about issues, but steps that could lead to jobs for people with a criminal record. His statement was recorded. “It’s to find jobs, to find opportunities, to restore voting rights, to even expunge records, to find opportunities and convince the private sector that some of the individuals who are on probation or on parole might be your most responsible employees,” Rivera said. “They’re being supervised twice a week.

Rebecca Warfield

Vince Wyatt

ers in key roles and positions in the office and those managers should certainly represent or mirror Funk and Rivera’s district.” Miller Perry said she realizes that in each office there is generally more than one key managerial or supervisory position that would be appointed by Funk and Rivera. Miller Perry said taxpayers are expecting Funk and Rivera to accept sole responsibility of the task of making sure they control any hiring decisions and appointments that adequately reflect the district that they serve, especially in hiring black male lawyers also in supervisory positions. Fuzz elaborated on his view in an interview with The Tennessee Tribune, explaining the community has made progress in these two powerful offices where the leaders want to hear what’s going on. “We’ve never had one who’s been proactive in the community,” Fuzz said of Rivera. “In 30 years, I’ve never met but three U.S. attorneys and that was at public events, [those being places where the federal prosecutor arrives, is seen, and then moves on] but never in the African American community.” Before newly elected DA Funk took office, Rivera hired African Americans, Fuzz said, “And he’s looking for more. It’s not all up to him. There’s a national Registry” of applicants because of the federal civil service system administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Fuzz spoke of a broader, national concern with regard to the nature of the federal prosecutor, Rivera, and his involvement in the African American community. “That’s why my worries were assuaged when the events happened in Ferguson,” Fuzz said of the St. Louis, Mo. suburb where a policeman killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, sparking violence, demonstrations, protest and international atten-

They get drug testing … so, there are things that are being done by the Department of Justice and through our office. [We are] reaching out to find these opportunities. “There’s a commutation program that’s going on now for people who are in prison now,” Rivera continued. “We are not just looking at this prospectively. We’re looking back as well to look at the programs for people who are incarcerated for lengthy periods of time that maybe, maybe, were too long for the crime.” Such inmates “may deserve to be punished for committing a crime for which they should have gone to prison, but at some point, we need to look back and see if they were over-sentenced. If they were, [we should] take a look at it. Maybe they don’t get released right away, but maybe they’ll be released in five years. But we would look at the crime and look to see if the punishment did fit the crime. “These programs are available and we’re addressing people who are in prison now,” the U.S. attorney said. “They’re applying to the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Justice and working through commutation.” Rivera then turned to Davidson County programs. “On re-entry, reintegration of people, I encourage you to look at the programs that are being run by the Davidson County Jail,” Rivera said. “They are absolutely fantastic.” Rivera’s audience of some 40 people applauded his remarks. Fuzz acknowledged Rivera’s desire to know more about how to improve an environment in Nashville that’s pessimistically been seen as worse than a pipeline from school to jail; from the womb to jail. It’s clear the con-

versation will continue. Also last week, Fuzz repeated a statement he heard at Funk’s victory party and said he wants that story told about how “Nashville is getting its first African American district attorney,” if not literally, somewhat figuratively. In a recorded interview with The Tennessee Tribune, Funk explained the statement came from his nephew. “My nephew, Alex Apple, is a TV reporter up in Vermont,” Funk began. “And he said, that because I have had a long time law clerk/runner named Keith Haddock, who is African American — he’s been with me for some 23 years — that Nashville is getting its first African American because with this election you get 70 percent Glenn and 30 percent Keith. “But if you go to the real heart of the sentiment behind the statement,” Funk said, “it’s my nephew saying, ‘He’s comfortable with working with all parts of this community,” and that he felt that my election would signal a time when African Americans, Hispanics, a mixture of races — and all races, people from all parts of Nashville — would be included in this office.” As a preacher and civil rights advocate, Fuzz acknowledged there are people who want more black men hired as prosecutors. Funk was asked about that. “I’m looking for the best lawyers, regardless of gender,” Funk said. “Currently, in the DA’s office it’s roughly 50-50, men and women, of the assistant DAs. My goal is to keep it roughly at that number. With regard to African American men, I expect that there will be men and women joining the office who are African American, and I expect that there will be men and women joining the office who are Hispanic.” Fuzz also told of a day when he took Funk to a Kroger grocery to introduce him to area residents and Fuzz found that people already knew Funk, whose comment on that was as much campaign statement as part of his religious approach to life. “I’ve been a prosecutor for 3-1/2 years and a defense attorney for 25 years and in my role as a defense attorney, I’ve been involved with a ton of non-profits, whether it’s Preston Taylor Ministries or Room in the Inn. I’ve participated in the Interfaith Dental Clinic. I’ve been in the community because of my practice and in doing so I humanized every client and I treated every client as an opportunity for ministry.” Funk is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He’s attended that church since he was 25 years old. Elsewhere in Tennessee, a prosecutor once said that the district attorney’s office is not a social service agency. However, statements last week from Funk and Rivera indicate that the state and federal prosecutors have a larger view of judicial efficiency. As for his new assistant district attorneys, Funk said, “I am excited to have these four, experienced lawyers join our team. Ed Ryan consistently receives the highest ratings among his peers. Derry Harper brings both experience and integrity to the office. As a former police chief, Rebecca Warfield knows what it’s like to be on the front lines and Vince Wyatt, a veteran JAG officer, is an all-around fantastic lawyer. They are committed to serving the people of Nashville and Davidson County and ensuring justice for our entire community.”

equacy of training of law enforcement officials.” The panel of 18 independent experts grilled a senior U.S. delegation on Aug. 13 about what they said was persistent racial discrimination against AfricanAmericans and other minorities, including within the criminal justice system. U.S. Ambassador Keith Harper told the panel that his nation had made “great strides toward eliminating racial discrimination” but conceded that “we have much left to do”. Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, who shot Brown, has been put on paid leave and is in hiding. A St. Louis County grand jury has begun hearing evidence and the U.S. Justice Department has opened its own investigation. Police have said Brown struggled with Wilson when shot. But some witnesses say Brown held up his hands and was surrendering when he was shot mul-

tiple times in the head and chest. In its conclusions issued on Friday, the U.N. panel said “Stand Your Ground” Laws, a controversial self-defense statute in 22 U.S. states, should be reviewed to “remove far-reaching immunity and ensure strict adherence to principles of necessity and proportionality when deadly force is used for self-defense”. Ron Davis, father of Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old shot dead in a car in Jacksonville, Florida during an argument over loud rap music in November 2012, attended the Geneva session. Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen killed in Miami, Florida by a neighborhood watch volunteer, testified. The U.N. panel monitors compliance with a treaty ratified by 177 countries including the United States. “The Committee remains concerned at the practice of racial profiling of racial

or ethnic minorities by law enforcement officials, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Transportation Security Administration, border enforcement officials and local police,” it said, urging investigations. The experts called for addressing obstacles faced by minorities and indigenous peoples to exercise their right to vote effectively. This was due to restrictive voter identification laws, district gerrymandering and state-level laws that disenfranchise people convicted of felonies, it said. Jamil Dakwar of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said the U.N. recommendations highlighted “shortcomings on racial equality that we are seeing play out today on our streets, at our borders and in the voting booth. “When it comes to human rights, the United States must practice at home what it preaches abroad,” he said.

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Fahamu Pecou Paints It To Show You By Clint Confehr

Before the “If they gun me down” youtube campaign went viral, and before Michael Brown was shot to death in Ferguson, Mo., there was and continues to be Fahamu Pecou, an Atlanta-area artist raising questions on how media portray black men. His medium is acrylic paintings of himself, presented large with a somewhat lessthan-subtle, sometimes in-your-face portrayal of his face in costume with subtitles in capital letters telling his viewers there’s a bogus sophistication, a worthless wealth, and traps laid and made for black men. “Using myself as a model,” Pecou says, “I’m able to make an intervention … on how we see black men…” His visual intervention comes with humor to cajole with his self-described “twisted sense of humor.” His purpose? Show a man, who could sidestep a pitfall, how to stand tall, as Pecou’s imagery depicts a euphemistic pratfall. Pecou, 39, paints himself in stereotypes for his art — as a rapper with bling. He’s painted himself in a box-like cage. The painting is likened to Maya Angelou’s poem “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.” Pecou’s boxed set of square paintings named CagedBird, harks back to Angelou, born Marguerite Johnson — hauntingly so — in St. Louis, Mo.; so close to Ferguson. He’s read Angelou’s “…Caged Bird…” poem many times. “I was playing around with the notion of traps, not only how we succumb to traps, but put ourselves in a trap,” Pecou said in an hour-long interview with The Tennessee Tribune. During that conversation, he’s told of a black policeman promoted from middle school resource officer to be a chief who’s strapped with too many tasks — remodeling an old city hall for a South Central Tennessee police department that suffers more internal strife than other chiefs care to conceive. So, he’s frustrated in a no-win situation and could not keep the job. “That’s pretty accurate,” Pecou replies, seeing how a real-life chain of events includes a long leash that’s still a chain, which, if not intended, had the same effect. Returning to art, he continues, “In another sense, think about … the kind of language used to discuss concerns and issues that black men face … It’s often very negative, desperate and almost hopeless, and you find a lot of young men who grow up in poverty with heavy hardships, and they hear these kinds of statistics (about endemic obstacles) and it beings to weigh down on you and you don’t see a way out, or light at the end of the tunnel, and so before they see their potential, it becomes something of a trap. “If you only experience tragedy and despair … instead of trying to spread their wings, they never try to take off.” So, Pecou knows why the caged bird sings of freedom. “It’s similar to that story,” Pecou continues. “You put them in a situation where they’re not able to prevail: It’s ‘See, I told you,’” and they’re put in a situation where they can’t succeed.” He relates to the idea of hopelessness and helplessness where potential and personal worth are invisible. “They don’t see where they could be.” Pecou also speaks of character and values through his art: “It’s kind of a cautionary tale for black men, that we see, especially in hip hop, with glittery things that reflect success, that they’re respectable, but those are just things, not something to aspire to. “It’s not quantity in life, but rather quality of life,” he said. His huge, in-your-face paining, “Lush,” shows a black rapper with more gold around his neck than the average wife has in her jewelry box. Pecou paints himself in “Rock Well,” a picture showing the artist leaning to the right to look at himself in a mirror while his imagination and his easel show the painting within the paining like the famous self-portrait by Norman Rockwell, whose art was criticized as sentimental or idealistically sweet, and therefore not serious art. Pecou’s Gumby haircut and expressions reflect fun in the multiple images. It also

might be raising questions about whether there were blacks who’d want to be white, or as successful as Norman Rockwell. “Language doesn’t always have to be words,” Pecou said. “The visual language is also very influential. “For example, we think about Feguson,” the St. Louis, Mo., suburb. “Out there, Michael Brown is murdered, like any teenager who might not have done everything that’s right.” Without having to be specific, Pecou continues, saying news media shows what’s wrong. “This has been heavily criticized and critiqued,” he says of image selection that suggests and/ or infers inherent criminality. He presses on about the media campaign, “If they gun me down,” with its viral Internet distribution that, for example, shows a black man who’s a school teacher with students as well as the same man, in a different photo, out with friends and drinking a beer. Pecou and the viral campaign ask: If that teacher dies in a controversial public situation, which photo will be presented in news reports? Which will be available first? He points out there’s a continuing conversation about black on black crime, but no talk about white on white crime. Pecou’s explanations evoke another real-life episode in media, decades before he was born in Brooklyn. During the 1950s, a black newspaper’s editor in Washington, D.C., made a similar point when Dwight Eisenhower was president. Reacting to the phrase about (for example) “…the defendant, a black man...” in other newspapers’ court reports, the black editor ran stories about the president: “…Eisenhower, a white man…” And, Pecou agrees, there’s no reverse discrimination, only discrimination. His part of the conversation carries it further. “But black on black crime is their problem,” Pecou says, pivoting again: “We live in a society where we’re accustomed to this, as opposed to our own critical thinking.” In his painting “Plexiglass Ceilings,” Pecou shows himself, with a pinkie finger extended, sipping malt liquor from a Champagne flute. One might not know it’s strong beer, were it not for the stubby bottle on a side table at left. He explains there’s a sophisticated ignorance, so he offers a tongue-in-cheek way of talking about ideas, outwardly projected self-concepts, that are inaccurate. “Plexiglass Ceilings” obviously plays off the phrase used for obstacles faced by women, but for the black man, Pecou says, “You might break through a glass ceiling, but you’d bounce off Plexiglas.” It’s to be expected that Pecou’s work stems from his own experience, ideas and observations. “All of that,” he continues. “I think I’m a student of media. I’ve always been attracted to images that are outwardly projected.” Furthermore, he asks, “What’s the person behind the mask? I’ve also worked a great deal as a graphic designer with politicians who come in to get a (media campaign) project done.” So he’s seen them in person, “versus the image they want to project to voters.” He applies it to himself, knowing “… how we create …[and]… monitor our image.” Pecou says he “grew up shy, so to get myself out there, I have to … perform.” What did he do to succeed? “For me, it was persistence. I can say that I’m a shy person, I’m also a very persistent person. Once I set a goal I’m on it… I was fortunate to have great mentors in college, and while I was working.” His persistence on self-promotion caught a break as he was immersed in promotion of the music industry. “Things really were kicked off for me when I began a guerrilla campaign that said, “‘Fahamu Pecou is the s--t.’” That campaign emerged, “a bit, out of

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frustration. I was doing all the things I was taught in school and with the campaign, I was, like creating, from a position of: What if? Suppose an artist marketed himself the same way as a rapper? What would happen if I marketed myself or branded myself like a rapper? I learned a lot when working in that industry.” The Atlanta Journal Constitution censored the phrase in its story of nearly 4,000 words last summer. But Pecou’s shock campaign worked. “Most people didn’t understand it. It was a colloquialism,” he explains. “I think younger people got it. The older people had to ask. “It really kind of took off. It was different, and I have a kind-of twisted sense of humor, and then it didn’t take long for people to want to know what I was doing,” Pecou says. “It was on that campaign, for about three years, when I learned how to apply it to my own practice.” The campaign started in 2001, he continues, “In 2004 I was able to connect as an artist.” In those years he was marketing rappers and creating art himself. Much of what he did was presented as if the images could be magazine covers, a goal recently adopted by Nashville Art magazine. He’s now a long way from, but still influenced by a harsh childhood experience. “When I was four-years-old, my mother was murdered by my father, and myself and my siblings were sent to be raised by one of my mother’s aunts” in Hartsville, S.C. He has one brother and two sisters. The Atlanta newspaper reports that life in Hartsville was hard, too, for the four children. It affected his art, but not directly.

“Early in my career it was affected because my siblings and I were present. It taught me about art being a tool for healing and change. It inspired me to make the world a better place, to serve a purpose. “I’m always conscience that I have an obligation to use that gift. “Art had always been in my earliest memories from age five or six. After moving to South Carolina, there was no counseling or therapy. In fact, we didn’t talk about it to anyone.” But he had art. He drew pictures. Pecou never interacted with white people until it was time for middle school in South Carolina. Elementary schools were effectively segregated by geography in the 1980s where he grew up. For the most part, blacks live on one side of the lake at Hartsville, and whites live on the other side. Hartsville “was maybe like 60/40, white to black, but it was racially segregated,” Pecou said. He entered college knowing he wanted to be an artist, but there were no art galleries in Hartsville, so the art he saw was cartoons. He went to the Atlanta College of Art to learn animation. While there, he was introduced to art. “Friends of mine said, ‘Yeah, your cartoons are great, but let’s go to a museum and look at art.’” So he changed his major from animation to painting. “And I never looked back.” A number of his paintings are on display through Sept. 5 at The Arts Company at 215 Fifth Avenue of the Arts North.

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Culture Fest Nashville 2014 Issues Thanks

NASHVILLE, TN — The inaugural Culture Fest Nashville has come and gone. The art was great, the artists were inspiring, our audiences - while small were enthusiastic and the team was awesome! So many thank you’s are in order as there is no way I could have done this without my amazing friends, supportive family and new colleagues. I’m eternally grateful! Our pace was fast, furious and crazy but we made it work. Thank you Rosetta Miller Perry, Michael McBride, Francis Guess, Cathy Bender, Ronda Flynn, Tony Holt, Marci Butler Holt, Marisa Taliferro, Donna Watts-Nunn, Derell Stinson, Toi B.James, Dia Johnson, Jo-

dine Dorce, Jason Kyle Luntz, Stephanie S. Scott, Michael Moss, Russell Gunn, Fahamu Pecou, Jessica Care Moore, FunkJazz Kafé Artsmusicnfunkypeople, Victor E Lewis, Stephanie Pruitt Gaines, Jeff Obafemi Carr, Shawn Campbell, Dr. Collette Hopkins, Andrea Blackman, Russell Roberts, Shurnue Davis, James Artis and my wonderful family Janelle Ellzy, Jamall Ellzy, Mommy, Uncle James and Aunt Rena who had my back over this past year! Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Leatrice Ellzy, Artistic Director, Culture Fest Nashville 2014

Culture Fest Nashville would like to THANK these amazing partners in arts, culture, academia and media. Thanks for making our first year one to remember!

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Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

Birth Control Raises Breast Cancer Concerns By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter

Birth control pills containing high doses of estrogen, along with some other formulations, may increase the risk of breast cancer in women under 50, new preliminary research suggests. “There are numerous oral contraceptive formulations,” explained lead researcher Elisabeth Beaber, a staff scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. “Some of these formulations increase breast cancer risk while other formulations do not raise risk.” Overall, birth control pill use within the past year was associated with a 50 percent increased risk of breast cancer risk compared with former use or no use of birth control pills, Beaber found. This study was designed to find a possible link between oral contraceptive use and breast cancer risk in younger women. But, it wasn’t designed to prove that birth control pills definitively cause the in-

creased risk. However, the researchers did take into account other factors that increase breast cancer risk, such as family history. In addition, they found that the link was slightly stronger -- though not statistically significant -- for breast cancers termed estrogen-receptor positive. This type of cancer needs estrogen to grow, which might help explain why high-dose estrogen pills elevated risk. The researchers also found variations in risk among different formulas, with lowdose estrogen pills appearing safest. “Recent use of oral contraceptives containing low-dose estrogen [20 micrograms ethinyl

estradiol] did not appear to increase breast cancer risk,” Beaber said. These lower-dose pills account for an increasing number of prescriptions written today, Beaber said. Which formulations seemed to raise the risk of breast cancer? High-dose estrogen pills -- those containing 50 micrograms ethinyl estradiol or 80 micrograms mestranol -- were associated with nearly a three-fold higher risk of breast cancer, she said. Triphasic combination pills with 0.75 milligrams of norethindrone were linked to more than a three-fold higher risk of breast cancer, according to Beaber.

Pills with ethynodiol diacetate -- a progestin -- appeared to increase the risk of breast 2.6 fold, Beaber said. Risks seemed lower with moderatedose estrogen pills -- those with 30 to 35 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol or 50 micrograms mestranol were linked to a 1.6 times higher risk of breast cancer. How can a woman tell if she’s taking a formulation linked to a higher risk? “The specific doses and types of hormones used in oral contraceptives are included in packaging information,” Beaber said. The study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, was published Aug. 1 in the journal Cancer Research. Beaber stressed that the study results need to be confirmed before any recommendations can be made to women. The results are based on data about recent oral contraceptive use who were diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly 22,000 healthy women who served as the comparison group. The women were all between the ages of 20 and 49.

Exercise May Guard Against Irregular Heart Beat By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- Regular exercise may help older women avoid a condition that causes a life-threatening irregular heartbeat, a new study shows. Physically active postmenopausal women had a 10 percent lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation, compared to women who were more sedentary, researchers report in the Aug. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Active women enjoyed this protection against the heart rhythm disorder even if they were obese, the study found. Obesity is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation. “We pretty clearly show that in this older population, the more they exercised, they

less likely they were to develop atrial fibrillation -- and the obese women were the ones who benefited most from this exercise,” said study author Dr. Marco Perez, director of the Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic at the Stanford University School of Medicine in California. This study should clear up concerns that physical exercise might contribute to atrial fibrillation, said Perez and Dr. Gordon Tomaselli, a professor of cardiology at Johns Hopkins Medical School and a spokesman for the American Heart Association. “The older population is much more vulnerable, and there has been a question in our field whether we should be recommending more exercise in these older folks,” Perez said. Atrial fibrillation is an electrical disorder of the heart that causes it to beat in a

rapid and disorganized way. The condition increases a person’s risk of stroke and heart failure. Some studies have shown that elite athletes may develop atrial fibrillation as a result of their regular strenuous efforts. Those findings caused doctors to wonder if exercise might be bad for regular folks at risk for the condition, Tomaselli explained. “This study shows that moving, keeping a body in motion, is a good thing even if you have risk factors for heart disease,” he said. “You can’t use atrial fibrillation as an excuse for not being physically active, if you’re an average guy or gal.” About 1.1 million U.S. women currently have atrial fibrillation, and prevalence of the disorder is expected to increase 2.5-fold during the next 50 years, researchers said in

background information. This study involved more than 80,000 participants with the Women’s Health Initiative, an observational health study involving women aged 50 to 79. Observational studies can only show if there is an association between factors and cannot prove cause-andeffect relationships. At the start of the study, researchers asked the women how often they walked outside for more than 10 minutes daily or how often they engaged in physical activity hard enough to sweat. After 11 years, the researchers found that the most physically active women had a 10 percent lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared to those who didn’t walk outside for 10 minutes at least once each week.

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Health & WELLNESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

How To Help Common Pains As You Age An ache here, a cramp there. As your body ages, you may have more and new pains. There are things you can do to feel better. In Your 30s Headaches. Your 30s can be a hectic time of life. Stress at work and home is common at this age -- and can lead to headaches. Sitting at a computer all day with your head in one position can strain your neck and cause your head to hurt, says Paul B. Langevin, MD, an anesthesiologist at Hahnemann University

Hospital in Philadelphia. The Fix. To relieve stress, try deep breathing exercises. Treat yourself to a gentle massage or a warm bath. To ease head pain from sitting at a computer, “try stretching your neck muscles by turning your head to the right, then left,” suggests Allen Towfigh, MD, a neurologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, “then gently trying to touch your ear to your shoulder in each direction.” A hot compress or over-the-counter

pain medicine may also bring relief. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Pain in your wrists and hands caused by pressure on the nerves in your wrist. Your genes and past injuries can make you more likely to get carpal tunnel syndrome, but so can typing on keyboards, cell phones, tablets, and computer games, Langevin says. The Fix. If you can, take a break from making the same motions over and over, like typing or texting. Make sure your workspace is set up correctly. For example, while typing at a keyboard: Sit against the back of the chair with your shoulders relaxed. Keep your elbows at your side and your wrists straight. Plant your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Also, try using a wrist brace. Physical therapy and exercises that build up hand and arm muscles can also help. See a doctor if it doesn’t improve. Some people need surgery for this problem. In Your 40s and 50s Back Pain. As you age, stress on the spine from bad posture, a poor workplace setup, and the wrong sleeping habits can all bring on lower back pain. The Fix. Pay attention to your posture and how you lift things. “Ideally people should not lift more than 25% of their body weight without assistance,” Langevin says. Look at your workplace arrangement. Is your chair the right height? Is your computer screen where it needs to be? Make adjustments if needed, says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! Does your back ache in the morning? Consider buying a new mattress, or trying a new position for sleeping. Over-the-counter medications like aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen can help relieve pain and reduce swelling. Try physical or chiropractic therapy, or exercise like Pilates or yoga. If you still don’t feel relief, talk with your doctor.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

By Scott Wallace WTNTribune Radio Sports Broadcasts Five Games in Two Days

organization. The Eagles look to continue to build their brand teach these young athletes the game of football as they push forward to earn a playoff spot and hopefully bring a championship back to North Nashville as the season goes on.

The WTNTribune Radio crew had a busy two days during the Labor Day Weekend broadcasting five games in two days. The games ranged from professional down to little league as the team on McKinley Young Jr. and JaQuan Johnson gained important notoriety for the online station. The duo, affectionately known as Junior and Junior, started out at the Glencliff-East Nashville high school football game on Friday night. On Saturday, Young worked two games solo at the Bordeaux Eagles’ complex in Metro Center. Then that night, Junior and Junior teamed up again to broadcast the Gridiron Developmental Football League (GDFL) second round playoff game between the Huntsville Rockets and the Nashville Storm. The work of the crew didn’t go unnoticed. GDFL Commissioner Charles Thompson listened in on the game. Because of that, Thompson and WTNTribune Radio Sports Executive Director Scott Wallace are working out a deal for the station to broadcast the GDFL Championship game on September 27th in Memphis. That is exciting news for the Tennessee Tribune family. “These are exciting times for the company as a whole,” said Wallace. “I was already asked by Commissioner Thompson to be the guest speaker for the owners’ meeting to discuss our Assistant Sports Information Director Program and now they want us to broadcast the game. The whole team has worked hard for three years and now we are starting to see progress. This all started with Jason Sales and me on top of high school stadiums around the area. Now we are exploring different markets. The best is yet to come. We are working on other ventures as I speak so stay tuned……Literally.”

Eagles, Upton Rides Colts To Victory

Tennessee Tribune affiliated asked to broadcast GDFL Championship Game

Bordeaux Eagles Split a Pair of Games Against Old Hickory

By McKinley Young, Jr.

NORTH NASHVILLE-WTNTribune Radio was on hand at The Park at Metro Center as the Bordeaux Eagles Pee Wee and AAA Little League Football Teams played

By McKinley Young, Jr.

SOUTH NASHVILLE — Friday night at the Tennessee Preparatory School Field, the East Nashville Eagles hit the field running and gunning, as they defeated the Colts of Glencliff 36-0. The night belonged to East Nashville’s star Isiah Upton, as he had an outstanding night passing for 222 yards and two touchdowns completing eight passes on 13 attempts. The senior rushed for 105 yards on nine carries and two more touchdowns. Upton got the Eagles offensive off to a fast start as he completed a 60 yard bomb to Cheau Wilson for a touchdown on the first play of the game. Then the next series Upton hit his all-purpose running back Lennox McAfee for a 10 yard touchdown and added a six yard and 49 yard WTNTribune Radio Play by Play Voice McKinley Young Jr. touchdown runs to put the with East Nashville Head Coach Brian Waite game out of reach early. Photo by JaQuan Johnson The Eagles defense did its job by holding the Colts to only 46 total yards of offense completing their second straight shut-out of the season. The Eagles were led by junior middle linebacker DeAndre Gavins with a team high seven tackles and a sack. The Eagle defense was in the Colts backfield all night long. The Eagles will look to try and improve to 3-0 next week as they prepare for their first District test against Whites Creek on the road, while the Colts travel once again to play the undefeated McGavock and try to get their first win of the season.

Storm, Defense Quench Rockets

Franchise record 20th straight victory propels Storm to the third round of the playoffs

Bordeaux Eagle Cameron Wade was named the WTNTribune Radio Player of the Game. Photo by McKinley Young, Jr.

host to the Old Hickory Bulldogs on Saturday in the Tennessee Youth Football Association action. Both organizations didn’t disappoint their fans. Both games were close and came down to the wire as players and coaches gave it everything they had to pull out the victory. The Eagles Pee Wee team came away with a hard fought win 8-0, as Cameron Wade scored the game’s only points on a six yard touchdown run off the left edge with 6:00 minutes left in the 4th Old Hickory Head Coach Daniel Pigue addresses his quarter. The Eagles defense held team. Pigue is the son of Metro legendary coach strong to seal the victory. Jerry Pigue. Photo by McKinley Young, Jr. The AAA team wasn’t as fortunate as they lost a hard breaker 16-0. The defense gave a solid effort but the offense just couldn’t stop hurting themselves as they had two touchdowns called back because of penalties. Both teams look to pull out victories this Saturday along with the other teams in the

East Nashville’s Cheau Wilson, Isiah Upton, Head Coach Brian Waite and Lennox McAfee after the Eagles victory over Glencliff. Photo by McKinley Young, Jr.

NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Storm QB Zachary Ducker rushed for 136 yards on 22 carries and the defense held the Huntsville Rockets scoreless in the Storm’s 28-0 victory in the rain at Nashville Maplewood High School. The victory moves the Storm one step closer to going to playing in Ducker’s hometown of Memphis for the Gridiron Developmental Football League Championship. The Storm’s defense, led by WTNTribune Radio Player of the Game Danny Roberson, has only given up double digits in points in only one game this season. That game was against this Saturday’s opponent the Indianapolis Tornadoes. Game time is 7 p.m. CST at Maplewood.

Nashville Storm QB Zachary Ducker struggles for extra yards. Photo by Shaun Foster

Nashville Storm players #25 Ernest Ramsey and Mario Meriweather celebrate during their second round victory. Photo by Shaun Foster

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Vandy Shelled in Home Opener

BY RON WYNN Different Starts for Black Coaches Two high profile Black college football coaches had different results last week as the new season began. One reaffirmed their position among the very top offensive gurus in the sport, while the other suffered a rather uncomfortable debut following a figure whose exit was controversial, but whose tenure was extremely successful. Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M had been answering questions all summer about how would his team fare with the departure of the celebrated QB Johnny Manziel (better known in many circles as “Johnny Football.”). Sumlin kept saying A&M would be alright, and that there were still some talented players left in his program. There were even some observers claiming that Sumlin would be exposed without Manziel. Well it’s only one game, but the only people who got exposed last Thursday night was South Carolina’s defense. New QB Kenny Hill erased Manziel’s name out of the record books with an incredible night. The sophomore completed 44 of 60 passes for 511 yards and three touchdowns, while the Aggies wiped the higher rated Gamecocks off their home field 52-28. The 688 yards of total offense that Texas A&M garnered, along with the passing figures, were the worse that heralded coach Steve Spurrier’s surrendered in his 10-year tenure at South Carolina. It marked the end of the Gamecocks’ 18-game home winning streak, and was another feather in the cap of Sumlin, whose offensive prowess continues to go underrated despite years of success at first Houston and now Texas A&M. It was Sumlin who plucked Manziel off the third team and helped turn him into a star. Now here’s Hill, whose personality is totally different from Manziel. He doesn’t want anyone calling him “Kenny football,” and he couldn’t wait to get out of the postgame press conferences. “We aren’t a one trick pony,” was Sumlin’s comment to those who wondered how he could find someone able in their first game to wipe out all Manziel’s records, as well as a receiver able to make fans forget about first-round draft choice Mike Evans. Malcolm Kennedy took care of that, catching 14 passes for 137 yards. The line also looked like it didn’t miss first-round draft choice Jake Matthews. “That team was so much better than us it was crazy,” were the words of Spurrier, denied the chance to get his 200th win as a college coach. Meanwhile in Nashville, plenty of fans were hoping that new, less flashy and dynamic coach Derrick Mason would soon make everyone forget about James Franklin. Franklin came in and turned things around over a three-year period, including back-to-back 9-4 seasons. Then he headed to Penn State, and turned a lot of former supporters into enemies with both some ill-timed comments and some poaching of previous Vanderbilt commitments. But one thing Franklin did do is win, especially those games where his team was the favorite. Mason’s debut against Temple was, to be kind, a disaster. A 37-7 blowout in horrible weather. The game was delayed 98 minutes due to lightning. That was one of the few good things that happened all night. With the departure of some key players, struggles against quality SEC teams was expected. But no one expected a home loss to a team that finished 2-10 last season. Mason, formerly a top coordinator at Stanford, is confident and capable, and no doubt will eventually get the program headed in the right direction. But he’s replacing someone who turned the Commodore football culture around very quickly. He knows he’ll be constantly compared to James Franklin, and this opening loss puts him behind rather than ahead. For Sumlin and Mason, as well as other Black coaches in prime locales like David Shaw at Stanford and Charlie Strong at Texas, the spotlight will be on them all year long.

By Ron Wynn

The Derrick Mason era at Vanderbilt began in historic fashion Thursday night, but not in the expected manner. Temple University, a team coming off a 2-10 season, gave the Commodores the worse home opening loss in school history 37-7. That dates back to 1890, when Vanderbilt began playing college football. It was the worse overall loss in any opener since a 45-3 blowout defeat at Georgia Tech in 2002. A game that was delayed 98 minutes due to lightning and torrential rain proved a nightmare for Vanderbilt, particularly their offense. The Commodores used three quarterbacks, and none were particularly effective. They had seven turnovers, and Temple scored on four of them. Their best offensive weapon was surprise starter freshman running back Ralph Webb, who replaced injured Jerron Seymour. Webb had 14 carries for 71 yards, and proved one of the few Commodores who consistently provided positive yardage and impact. Patton Robinette opened at quarterback for Vanderbilt and played into the second quarter, completing four of six passes but gaining only 38 yards in the process. He gave way to Stephen Rivers, who at least did get the ball downfield more. Rivers was 12 of 25 for 186 yards with one interception, but had accuracy problems at times with the wet football. Johnny McCray entered the game late and fired three passes. Two were intercepted. On the other side, Temple QB P.J. Walker was smoothly in charge. He completed 23 of 34 passes for two touchdowns, with Vanderbilt also having communication problems in the secondary. His first scoring pass went to T. Brandon Shippen, a 35-yarder in the opening quarter. The second went to Jalen Fitzpatrick, an 18-yarder that gave Temple the lead for good at 14-7. Walker also ran eight times

Vanderbilt suffered a surprising and disappointing 37-7 home loss to Temple in their opener Thursday.

for 21 yards, and added a three-yard scoring run in the third quarter, extending the lead at that point to 31-7. There was also a 55-yard fumble return TD from Averee Johnson, plus three field goals. Vanderbilt’s lone score came via the defense. Oren Burks recovered a fumble in the end zone, momentarily tying the score at 7-7. It was the only bright moment all night for Vanderbilt on either side of the ball. “Very discouraging,” was the first comment from head coach Mason after the game. “We’ve obviously got a lot of work to do on both sides of the ball,” he said on radio. “We didn’t do anything well.” He didn’t respond to inquiries regarding which quarterback would start their next game, and he hesitated to personally blame anyone on offense or defense, despite the numerous missed assignments, wide open receivers, dropped or inaccurate passes, and lack of a pass rush or coverage in the secondary. The awful weather, coupled with their general offensive ineptness, meant that field goal kicking was pretty much ruled out. But the punting game was sharp. Colby Cooke averaged 41.3 yards despite the

conditions. He even had one 53-yard punt downed at the two-yard line. Given that they were replacing some key veterans, especially on offense, most fans and observers anticipated that there would be struggles once the SEC season began. But over the last two years, this is the type of game that Vanderbilt usually won and won easily, a contest against a non-league foe from a lesser conference, especially a team coming off an awful season with no track record of success against SEC teams. One game certainly isn’t cause for panic, and Vanderbilt has a chance to make everyone forget about this one quickly since they entertain Ole Miss Sept. 6 at LP Field. But the Rebels have one of the few veteran QBs who returned to their school this season in former Giles County star Bo Wallace. He had big numbers in Ole Miss’ opening 35-13 win over Boise State. Wallace amassed nearly 400 passing yards (386) while throwing for four touchdowns against a better team than Temple. Clearly, they pose a far greater challenge for Vandy, who deﬁnitely don’t want to begin the year with a pair of home losses.

TSU Romps In John Merritt Classic By Ron Wynn

Tennessee State didn’t take any chances with Edward Waters Saturday night in the 10th annual John Merritt Classic, blowing out the NAIA team 58-6. The Tigers set a Classic record for points scored and a school mark for rushing with 439 yards, while the defense demonstrated why it’s expected to rank among the ﬁnest in the FCS. They shut out Edward Waters, as only a defensive score on a fumble recovery provided any points for their opposition.

them 102 yards. Reed said they know they can’t make those mistakes, particularly when they get into OVC play. But the defense was so stellar in limiting the Edward Waters’ offense that those frequent errors didn’t really cause any problem. Defensive end Anthony Bass, the reigning OVC Defensive Player of the Year, had a spectacular game. He had two sacks and his ﬁrst career interception while anchoring a defense that completely controlled the line of scrimmage, while also constantly pressuring starting Edward Waters’ QB Tyler Mahla.

The Tennessee State Tigers romped over an outmanned Edward Waters team 58-6 in Saturday’s 10th John Merritt Classic. Photo by Earl Flippen, Jr.

Another torrential downpour during a game at LP Field had its impact on both teams. Starting TSU tailback Kevin Spells had two early fumbles and was replaced by the man who ended up offensive star of the game. Junior Tom Smith, a transfer from Florida, had 151 yards on 12 carries, while scoring four touchdowns. He was among an array of TSU backs whose superiority on the ground compensated for a sub-par game by QB Mike German, deﬁnitely affected by the conditions. German completed only six of 20 passes, but did have one touchdown. He also had two interceptions, part of the Tigers’ ﬁve turnovers. That was one of two areas where head coach Rod Reed was unhappy following the game. The other came via penalties, a major problem last season and one he hoped to correct this year. The Tigers had 18 penalties, costing

Mahla came into the game with a good reputation as a dual threat type, but he never got going either as a passer or runner. Mahla completed only 1 of 12 passes for 14 yards, and had three intercepted before being replaced. The Tigers’ defense held Edward Waters to five first downs and only 25 net yards rushing in 37 carries. Their two quarterbacks completed only five of 20 passes total for 51 yards. The Tigers averaged 8.8 yards on the ground, and also had some special teams magic as well. De’Ante Sanders had a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter, TSU’s first score on a punt return since 2011. The Tigers also did some experimenting with their offensive schemes and personnel. They featured a two tight end alignment at the start, using junior Joe Bowens and senior Je-Marc Sanders through much

of the game. They also started with Stephen Hopkins, a transfer from Michigan, at fullback in the backfield. He later slid over to tailback, alternating with Smith, Spells, and later Greg White, a grad student from Missouri. Though he only played in the fourth quarter, White nearly had 100 yards rushing (98). He scored the Tigers’ final touchdown on a 13-yard run. Hopkins had 79 yards on eight carries. Spells added 22 yards on four carries, but wasn’t in the game much after the second quarter. The game wasn’t in doubt after a 21-point TSU second quarter. That extended the halftime lead to 30-6. The Tigers added two touchdowns in both the third and fourth quarters. The Tigers’ kicking game was also in good form, with the exception of one failed extra point. Otherwise, there was a 23-yard field goal and seven successful extra points. The Tigers expect much tougher competition as they hit the road the next two weeks. They’ll visit Alabama State next Saturday in a 4 p.m. contest, then comes the annual Souther Heritage Festivalagainst Jackson State in Memphis Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. TSU wasn’t the only home school who enjoyed a blowout victory in Saturday’s downpour. The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders also set school records for points scored and scoring margin in a 61-7 wipeout of Savannah State at Floyd Stadium. Sophomore QB Austin Grammer completed 15 of 17 passes for a career-high 250 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. It was the second best completion percentage for any QB in MTSU history, and for it to come in Saturday’s conditions was especially impressive. The game’s start was delayed 25 minutes due to lightning, but that didn’t slow down the Blue Raiders. They scored on their first four possessions, and were ahead 34-0 at halftime, ending any doubts about their superiority. The Blue Raiders will journey to Minnesota next Saturday to play the Golden Gophers in a 2:30 contest.

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Titans Lose Final Preseason Game to Vikings By Ron Wynn

The NFL preseason for the Titans ended Thursday night in a dreary fashion. Playing in a steady rain for a second straight game, the Titans dropped a 19-3 contest at LP Field that thankfully didn’t take three hours to conclude. Neither team played any of its starters, and the second half in particular was gruesome. With mandatory cuts coming that force everyone to reach the 53-player limit by next week, both clubs emptied their benches, giving the complete rosters other than first-stringers a chance to display their talents. The Titans’ defense made it a perfect preseason, four for four, in giving up opening touchdown drives. This time it was the Vikings’ prize rookie QB Teddy Bridgewater taking them down the field for the first half and game’s only touchdown. Bridgewater completed the drive with a threeyard touchdown pass. The Vikings added three more field goals, posting a 16-0 first half lead. They added one more in the second half for the final margin. Zach Mettenberger, viewed on the depth chart as the third string QB, started for the Titans and his numbers were fairly good. He completed 12 of 17 passes for 154 yards and ended with a 98.7 rating. The negatives included a fumble and three sacks. But Mettenberger posted some impressive numbers during the preseason, and made a case for moving up to possibly second string, maybe even becoming a capable backup should Jake Locker have injury problems again. The kicking dilemma remains unresolved, and Maikon Bonani may have really hurt his chances with a blown 32-yarder, though he did later have a successful kick for their only score. But neither Bonani or Travis Coons has excited anyone with either their consistency on field goals or their kickoffs. Some recently cut veterans have

TITANS Schedule

Sept. 7 at Kansas City Chiefs Sept. 14 vs Dallas Cowboys Sept. 21 at Cincinnati Bengals Sept. 28 at Indianapolis Colts Oct. 5 vs Cleveland Browns Oct. 12 vs Jacksonville Jaguars Oct. 19 at Washington Redskins Oct. 26 vs Houston Texans Nov. 9 at Baltimore Ravens Nov. 17 vs Pittsburgh Steelers Nov. 23 at Philadelphia Eagles Nov. 30 at Houston Texans Dec. 7 vs New York Giants Dec. 14 vs New York Jets Dec. 18 at Jacksonville Jaguars Dec. 28 vs Indianapolis Colts

The Titans had a rather dismal showing in a final preseason game home loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday.

been making appearances during the week, and the possibility definitely exists that the Titans may hire a veteran kicker before the opener against Kansas City Sept. 7. Another problem concerns the defense in general, and the secondary in particular. With Jason McCourty sitting out the finale, neither corner looked that good. Tommie Campbell had a rough time, being flagged three times, and was eventually pulled after committing a silly foul by hitting a receiver clearly out of bounds. The issue of who will start opposite McCourty looks unresolved at this point. It was also a surprise to see former starter Akeem Ayers on the field for much of the game. He seems to have fallen out of favor with Titans’ defensive coaches, and there’s speculation he was being showcased for possible offers from other teams.

The Titans gave recent QB signee Dominique Davis a few snaps near the end. He had his first pass intercepted, then just enabled the Titans’ to finish the game. Charlie Whitehurst has not been back in the lineup since injuring his finger a couple of games ago. Marc Mariani had two kickoff returns for 24 yards. He ended the preseason with six catches for 53 yards. The Titans were expected to announce final roster cuts (they were at 75 on Friday) Saturday. They may keep as few as four or as many as six receivers. The switch from a standard 4-3 to a hybrid 3-4 has resulted in the need for more linebackers and fewer defensive linemen. It’s anticipated they might keep nine linebackers and only seven defensive linemen. Pass protection is a big priority in the new

offense, and it’s expected they’ll keep eight offensive linemen. Despite his first-round draft status, Taylor Lewan is behind both Michael Roos and Michael Oher at tackles. Bishop Sankey may open at running back, with Jackie Battle at fullback. Justin Hunter should join Kendall Wright and Nate Washington as starting wide receivers, with Delanie Walker the tight end. National publications don’t think much of the Titans. USA Today’s special pro football edition has them slated to finish third in the AFC South, a prediction that’s identical to ESPN The Magazine. USA Today sees them with a 7-9 record, ESPN the Magazine a 6-10. Both say the Whisenhunt impact should improve the offense, but neither thinks the Titans can compete with the Colts, and they feel the Texans will bounce back and take the number two position. Things get underway for real in Kansas City September 7, as the Titans begin what they hope will be a comeback campaign that gets them back in the playoffs and into title contention.

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014

Habakkuk Films Has Red Carpet Premiere

By Janice Malone Photos by Amanda “Ms Flashville” Colleen

NASHVILLE, TN — It was a night of glitz, glamour and fun when Habakkuk Films had their red carpet Nashville premiere of the new film KEYED: A DEADLY GAME OF SEX “LIES” BETRAYAL. The film has a provocative subject matter that is intriguing as well as issues relevant to today’s society. The movie takes on a feel of Pulp Fiction, with the sexiness of Basic Instinct. The Nashville-based production company featured the film at the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 27 Theater in 100 Oaks, to a packed theater of fans. Habakkuk Films founder, film maker/director/producer Howard L. Bell IV, the film’s cast and crew were all in attendance, with a Q &A Howard L. Bell IV Speaking to the crowd session with the audience after the film. in a Q & A Session

l-r, Cortez Lee (actor), Ray “Midnite” Williams (Actor), Dion Harris (Actor), Howard L. Bell IV (producer/ director), Char Braden (Key Makeup Artist) and Cintoria Franklin (Hair Stylist)

Entertainment was provided by BET Comic View veteran Ron Mosely will host the event with his brand of comedic antics,

along with Nashville’s own funny man comedian Renard Hirsch. There were giveaway prizes before and after the screening such as T-shirts emblazoned with the film’s title; key chains featuring the film’s website address, and the movie’s soundtrack CD.

Styles Singing Down the Path to Country Music Gold By Janice Malone

…Joy has a wonderful voice and it’s a definitely a strong country voice.” (Country Music Life) The Pennsylvania-bred, Nashvillebased troubadour delivers driving country-pop with a bittersweet edge on this single. (USA TODAY) NASHVILLE, TN — Those are just two of many comments made by music critics from major media outlets about the singing talents of country music singer Joy Styles. It’s was three years ago since the Tribune last visited with the country music ingénue, who hopes to one day soon finally break the barrier of becoming the first African American female recording artist to reach major stardom in country western music. Earlier this week Joy had a kickoff party to launch her new EP, UNBREAKABLE, at Music City’s renowned Tin Roof Club. The 5-song project also showcases Joy’s songwriting talents, as she is one of the co-writers of the project’s title track. After recording as an independent, Joy recently signed with 764 Records, which is distributed through Sony RED! “I feel so blessed and thankful to have a record deal at all because the music industry has changed so much,” says Joy during a phone interview a few days ago. Joy is equally proud of her songwriting skills, which she keeps on point by working with some of the city’s leading songwriters, such as songwriting great Rivers Rutherford, who’s written hit songs for Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Montgomery Gen-

UPCOMING EVENTS September 11 The 4th Annual Nashville Dollhouse & Miniature Show and Sale (615)883.1366. For more informant call 419.235.4357 and ask for Eile. September 13: Watkins College of Art, Design & Film will hold a general casting call for Spring 2014 student film projects; See www. Watkins.edu or auditions@watkins. edu. September 13 Regions Bank is offering Regions Free Days, free admission to the Adventure Science Center for 1,000 Middle Tennessee children. (615) 862-5160 or www.adventuresci.org September 20 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville fourth annual “Hustle for the House” 5K and One Mile Fun Run www.firstgiving.com/rmhcnashville/hustleforthehouseor www. rmhcnashville.com September 26-27 Les Gemmes National Board Meeting. 615-3213268

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try, Trace Adkins and others. Joy’s been keeping consistently busy between recording projects. She’s attended the annual CRS music conference; sang the national anthem at a Shoney’s 5k Race event; performed at the Hunter Museum

in Chattanooga, while performing at gigs with her band throughout the city. Shortly before her Unbreakable EP’s release she did a mini promotional tour to various radio stations. She received a more than favorable reception from on-air personalities to the new music. As a kid growing up in Pennsylvania music was always a huge part of Joy’s life- as she was influenced by many different styles. “I have so many memories of listening to my radio – especially with my dad. He loved to sing.” she says. “He

was a huge music fan, and he loved all the groups from the 50s and 60s like the Temptations and the O’Jays. He would always sing along with them,” she recalled.” I grew up listening to these songs that told full stories. If you listened to a song from the beginning to the end, you’ve gone on a journey.” But it was her mother that exposed her to country music. “My mother listened to Dolly Parton, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Reba, and Tim McGraw. I heard their songs, and thought ‘This is what I want to do!” Joy’s been perfecting her skills since she lived and worked in New York as a singer, actress and voiceover artist, who worked with Ginnifer Goodwin, Michael Ealy, Phylicia Rashad and was a Raelette. While living in the Big Apple she would align herself with SESAC as a songwriter. But during a visit to Nashville, she fell in love with Music City. Shortly after, she made the move to the south to focus totally on being a country music artist. It seems that every day aspiring singers arrive in Music City to pursue that dream of achieving country music gold. Some believe that Nashville is a lot easier to find stardom that bigger cities such as Los Angeles or New York City. But Joy says she knows from experience that’s not

always true. “I came here from NYC with an entertainment background of being an actress in the big Apple. But I will say this: I’ve found that trying to break into country music here in Nashville is a lot harder than trying to get a break in entertainment in L.A. or NYC…It’s been my experience that in NY, they don’t care if you’re a nice person or not. If you’ve got talent and can make some money with it, you’re in. But in Nashville, it doesn’t matter how much talent you have, you have to be a nice person or people here will not endorse you. Nashville cares about character and because of that, here in this city, they want to get to know you. They want to see if you’re going to be consistent or if you’re a performer who’s just trying to take from this great city and then leave or are you here to stay?” Now after spending time paying her dues as a singer and songwriter in her new home city, her dream of making it big seems to finally be coming true. She says,”I’ve seen singers come here and just burn themselves out thinking they’re gonna make it overnight… A singer has to align themselves with a person or people in this city who’s really well respected and connected in the inner circles here.” With the release of her Unbreakable, Joy Styles is finally moving toward proving herself as one of country music’s new vocal and songwriting forces. Visit Joy at her website: www.joystyles.net Upcoming Performance Dates: The Songpreneur Sessions, Sept 8 @ 7pm at The Blue Bar, 1911 Broadway and at performing at the Tennessee State Fair, Sept 9th at 7pm.

Legendary Singer Freda Payne Has New Release By Janice Malone

National Public Radio summed it up best by stating: “She had the Motown sound before Motown was Motown.” That comment is referring to the legendary singer Ms. Freda Payne. The timeless and sexy beauty continues to look and sound relevant even in 2014. Ms. Freda remains among music’s and show business’ brightest shining star survivors. Her latest album, Come Back To Me Love (her first for Artistry Music) marks not only a return to the big band and strings-laden classics from her mid-`60s beginnings with Impulse!, but also marks a return to her hometown of Detroit. That makes this 14-song album featuring Grammy® Award-winning arranger Bill Cunliffe’s musical arrangements. Earlier in her career, Freda was considered as a jazz and big band singer, so this new project is actually brought her music full circle in many ways. “Yes, this new project is sort of like me coming full circle in my career. I evolved more into the pop/R&B genre after I connected up with producers Holland/Dozier/Holland. After I did my single Band of Gold became a hit, over the years I had so many people suggest that I should one day do a jazz album project. So finally, in 2014 I finally got the opportunity to do it,” shares the iconic singer from her Los Angeles home. Though best known for her 1970 R&B crossover smash hit “Band of Gold,” Fre-

da Payne has always first and foremost been a jazz singer dating back to The Jimmy Wilkins Big Band at age 14. Her debut album After The Lights Go Down Low And More (Impulse! - 1963). .Payne performed at the Apollo Theater up in Harlem alongside Billy Eckstine backed by Quincy Jones and His Orchestra, comedian Redd Foxx and the dance team Coles & Atkins. She also graced the stage with Duke Ellington for two nights in Pittsburgh, after which he composed “Blue Piano” just for her training and experience, Her latest CD was recorded in the world famous Capitol Records studios in L.A., which is where Freda once was signed with in the 1970’s. She says, “Recording the new project at Capitol Records made the experience even more exciting. Work-

ing again in their studios brought back a lot of great memories. I just love the whole album. The music and the songs remind me of when I first started out singing with big bands.” Freda is known for her classic beauty as much as she is for her music talents. Fans around the world often ask about her secrets to maintaining her sexy look and style. According to Ms. Payne it’s all about being true to yourself. “Yes, I try to stay true to myself, my health and vocal talent by taking care of it all. I’ve done a student of yoga since 1973 and I also exercise at a local gym.” Ms. Payne will be performing songs from Come Back to Me Love and other classic songs, later this month in beautiful Catalina Island, CA

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KAM’S KOLUMN

There is Nothing Like a Damon By Kam Williams

Once The Musical (Review) Jaz Dorsey (The Actors Reading Room)

In 2012, ONCE: THE MUSICAL, was nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won 8 - including for Best Musical, Best Book from a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical - and now the national tour is headed to Nashville for a week at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), September 16 through September 21, 2014. (www.tpac.org) Nashville should embrace this show about songwriters and also discover a bit of a magical bond with Dublin, Ireland, which is where this love story of two songwriters, named Guy and Girl, takes place. It is also a show where the cast and the orchestra are the same, and Claire Wellin brings her violin to the stage in the character of Reza, Girl’s best friend. The character of Reza is not a musician, so Wellin says that she feels that the instrument embodies her character. “The violin can be very dramatic,” Wellin says; “I think it captures Reza’s dynamism.” Wellin has strong musical roots. She’s

originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, where her father was the conductor for the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony. He was also her first music teacher. Her mother was a pianist and piano teacher and she and her brothers learned theory in her mother’s piano studio. Growing up in a family where folks made money with their music, it did not seem unusual for her to have a career in music, which stared early when she participated in choir, orchestra, plays and school musicals, including ANNIE and OKLAHOMA. Wellin is also a songwriter and has her own band, Youth In A Roman Field. The band’s name comes from a moment when she first started writing and was in Italy. She saw a young girl standing in a field and got a tremendous sense that the girl embodied what she wanted to be. You can check out Youth In A Roman Field at www.clairewellin.com This is the songwriter-actor- musician’s first visit to Music City and she’ll be doing a little recording while she’s here. And maybe even playing out at a club or two. But the best place to see her is onstage at TPAC in ONCE!

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d n a B t s Bigge Your Nashville Symphony | Live at the schermerhorn

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Damon Wayans, Jr. is a member of the famed Wayans family, creators of the groundbreaking television series In Living Color, the Scary Movie franchise, and much more. Damon made his film debut in Blankman, a superhero comedy that starred his father. He also appeared in his dad’s television series My Wife and Kids before striking out on his own as a stand-up comic on Def Comedy Jam. Damon subsequently made such movies as Dance Flick, Marmaduke, Someone Marry Barry, and The Other Guys. More recently, he has starred on the TV sitcoms Happy Endings and New Girl. Here, he talks about his new film, Let’s Be Cops, where he co-stars opposite Jake Johnson, a fellow cast member on New Girl. KW: Thanks for the time, bro. What interested you in Let’s Be Cops? DW: I guess it was the concept which was similar to a buddy cop comedy, except they’re not cops. So, it’s sort of a fresh take on the idea. I was actually a little curious about why it hadn’t been done before, but I was definitely interested, especially once I heard that Jake Johnson was in the mix. We get along really well and make each other laugh a lot. So, I was like, “If you do it, I’ll do it.” And that’s how we got involved in the project. KW: Attorney Berna-

Damon Wayans Jr. stars in Let’s Be Cops

dette Beekman asks: Did you do your own stunts and dancing? Did you shadow a real cop to prepare for the role? DW: I did not shadow a real cop to prepare for the role because in the movie we‘re pretending to pretend to be cops. Basically, any mistakes that I would make as an ordinary citizen were encouraged. So, I never needed to shadow a cop to try to look like a cop. And yes, I did most of my own stunts, and when it came time for the dance moves I even did my own back flip. But when it came to really dangerous stunts, like breaking the glass table with my back when the lady throws me, that wasn’t me, but a stuntman named Reggie. KW: Kate Newell says: It’s great seeing you on New Girl. Is there much improv happening on the set? DW: They allow it, yeah. After they get their takes in, they kinda allow us to do anything we want. It’s fun working in that environment with people I like. I went to high school with Zooey [Deschanel]. We know each other really well.

KW: Talking about TV shows, I recently read that In Living Color might be coming back to TV. DW: Really? That’s cool to hear if it’s true. I know that they tried to revive it a year or so ago, but it didn’t really pan out. KW: How hard is it hailing from such a talented and famous family? DW: It’s not really hard. They’ve encouraged me the whole way, since we see a win for any one of us as a win for all. So, if I’m doing good work, and they approve of it, I’m happy. KW: Your dad has a reputation for being a bit of a disciplinarian. Is that rumor true or false? DW: It’s true. He was definitely a disciplinarian, when we were growing up. It was almost as if he went off to play Major Payne in the movie, and stayed in character after he got back. He would make us do sit-ups, push-ups and jumping jacks every morning when we woke up. If we got anything below a B grade, he would shave our heads and make us wear a suit to school. He’s a pretty intense guy. [Chuckles]

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Share Your Community Images With the Tennessee State Museum NASHVILLE, TN —The Tennessee State Museum is searching for photos of our statewide communities — the faces and places that make the Volunteer State special. All Tennessee residents are invited to enter photos that reflect the values and the spirit of our people. Be creative and show us why you’re proud of Tennessee! The museum is only accepting digital images and plans to put them on display in October 2014 as part of an exhibition celebrating the photographic documentation of one of Tennessee’s most historic communities — LaFollette, TN. Images which are selected will be exhibited in conjunction with Eyes On LaFollette,which showcases 20 years of student photojournalists documenting this unique community. How to Enter: All entries must be submitted to the museum by 5 p.m. on September 19, 2014. Photos can be submitted by emailing your entry photo along with a completed entry form and model release form (for photos featuring people) tomuseuminfo@tnmuseum.org Photos may also be mailed or delivered to the museum in a digital format on CD. No printed photos will be accepted. Only one image per person is allowed. There is

no charge to enter the contest. The museum reserves the right to edit images from the exhibit. Entry forms are available in the links below, on the museum website or

may be picked up at the Visitor’s Desk at the Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243. Photo Requirements: Submitted photos must be in a digital format (jpeg, jpg, png), taken in the highest resolution setting of the camera (at least 300 dpi). They can be in full color or in black & white. Photos should not be significantly modified or digitally edited. All photos must be taken within the state of Tennessee. Submission ideas include images that represent unique

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aspects of the communities of the state of Tennessee. Photo Ideas: There are unlimited ideas of photo-worthy locations and events your community, so be creative and show us why you’re proud to live in Tennessee! Community traditions & events, recreational destinations, unique landscapes and landmarks, and school activities are just a few ideas to get you started! Deadline: All photos and entry forms must be received by the Tennessee State Museum by 5 p.m. on September 19, 2014. Download Appropriate Forms at. the Tennessee State Museum’s website at www. tnmuseum.org/CommunityImages. No image will be accepted without the proper paperwork. Send any questions to museu-

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TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW ‘The Biology of Beating Stress’ Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

Teen actress Yara Shahidi

Shahidi Co-stars on ‘Black-ish’ By Rych McCain, www. twitter.com and Facebook (Like Me)! www.rychmccainhollyhoodnotes. blogspot.com

Fourteen year-old actress Yara Shahidi easily fits into the class of being exceptional amongst her peer group. The Minnesota native and now LA resident, has been acting and modeling since age four. She maintains a 4.0 GPA in school, holds a black belt in Karate, and recently completed a course of study over the summer at Oxford University in Oxford, England. Not many young actors can match those accomplishments! Shahidi made her big screen debut opposite Eddie Murphy as his daughter Olivia in “Imagine That.” This was followed by roles in Tyler Perry’s “Alex Cross,” Samuel L. Jackson’s “Unthinkable,” and Angelina Jolie’s “Salt” just to name some. Shahidi has major TV credits under her belt and a couple of full TV series as a regular such as “The First Family.” Shahidi really raised a few eyebrows when she played the young Olivia Pope on the #1 mega-hit TV show “Scandal.” What kind of feedback did that cause? Shadidi lights up, “The experience was that I got a positive response from people on set who were like, ‘oh my gosh you are the young Olivia Pope!’

And then my friends, the media and my family were all excited. I got a lot of positive feedback. A lot of my friends really supported me and said, ‘oh my goodness you’re going to be on “Scandal!’ Shahidi is currently starring as Zoey Johnson, the oldest sister from the well-to-do, affluent Johnson family, in the new ABC-TV sitcom “Blackish.” Anthony Anderson plays her dad Dre, Tracee Ellis Ross is mom Rainbow, Lawrence Fishburne is Pops, Dre’s dad and she has two brothers Andre, Jr. (Marcus Scribner), Jack (Miles Brown) and a sister Diane (Marsai Martin). The theme of the show is that the dad struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity in his children while rearing them in a predominately White, affluent, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Whenever Anthony Anderson is around there is never a dull moment. How much fun and craziness is it on the set? Shahidi laughs, “It’s so much fun. Honestly, like I don’t think we work. Most of the time its just us dancing and talking. We do rehearse and all but it’s just full of laughter and there’s so many out takes just because if we were doing anything, we were laughing in the middle of it. There is so much improve. It’s just an amazing set to be on.” Be-

cause the show does deal with cultural identity does that strike close to home in Shahidi’s real personal life being that her dad is Iranian and mom is an American Black? She explains, “When I think about the content of the show, it’s kind of true that any family can relate to, no matter what ethnicity. There are shenanigans and all sorts of stuff that anyone can relate to. On a cultural level my parents have done an amazing job. I thank them for it by keeping me connected to my roots of being able to celebrate holidays. I’m interested in my Hindu culture, But I also have a Bible and a Quran, so there has never really been a moment where I feel like I’ve kind of lost something. My parents have done a really good job.” What does Shahidi have to say to youth who come from racially mixed parents? She says, “It’s an honor to come from where you come from, no matter what ethnicity you are or where you parents grew up or what ever because every culture is so unique. I’m really proud to be half Iranian and half Black. It’s one of those things which allows me to live a crazy life. I immerse myself in two cultures, that otherwise I may not have had that experience. I love who I am and what I’m able to be.”

minfo@tnmuseum.org About the Tennessee State Museum: In 1937, the Tennessee General Assembly created a state museum to care for World War I artifacts and other collections from the state and other groups. The museum was located in the lower level of the War Memorial Building until it was moved into the new James K. Polk Cultural Center in 1981. The Tennessee State Museum currently occupies three floors, covering approximately 120,000 square feet with more than 60,000 square feet devoted to exhibits. The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. For more information please visit: http://www.tnmuseum. org

down your feelings and make an “attention list” every night, so you don’t fret about forgetting something, and can sleep better. Look for time to exercise; Ricks says all you need are 20 minutes, three times a week. Forget about perfection (“a myth”), learn to forego blame when mistakes are made, and remember that change is out of your control. Finally, learn to deal with “6 Big Ones” – the biggest anxiety-producers – by using tools for “all-purpose… jitter reduction.” And “be kind. It costs you nothing…” “The Biology of Beating Stress” might seem to fit in the new-agey column. It would be less so without its cheerleader atmosphere and the abundance of exclamation points!! but, that aside, what you’ll find here is sound advice. At issue, however, is that it’s a lot of common sense and information that’s been heard before.

These days, antacids are your mostefficient office assistant. Aspirin is your co-workTERRI er. Sodium SCHLICHENMEYER b i c a r b o n ate, your best friend. And stress? It’s your roommate and constant companion. Maybe it’s the up-and-down of the economy that’s made you feel this way. Maybe it’s the uncertainty that accompanies today’s workplace or perhaps it’s a combination of all of the above, but you’re a bundle of ready-toscream. You need “The Biology of Beating Stress” by Jeanne Ricks. Your grandfather was a hard worker. Your mother is a businesswoman and you’re a Type A person, just like them. You might have their entrepreneurial genes, but genetics are not what drives stress and makes you miserable. Your environment, the people in it, and how you feel about those factors is what makes you seize up and grit your teeth in anxiety and irritation. That also causes belly fat, and it can make you physically sick. In order to start ridding your life of stress, you need to first acknowledge that you’re fed up. “Be in the moment,” says Ricks, “and not on auto-pilot.” Next, learn to use the “STOP Technique,” which requires that you tell yourself By Jeanne Ricks, c.2014, New Page Books $14.99/ higher to STOP whatever you’re doing, “absorb the scene around you,” relax, and breathe. On that If, in fact, you’ve read anything about note, learning to breathe properly (which stress-reduction, you’ve read this book. Ricks says “most of us” don’t know how Still, author Jeanne Ricks’ instructions are to do) is imperative. “The best thing about good reminders; they’re accessible, easy to deep breathing,” she says, “is that you can understand, and can be implemented with little-to-no money and almost no experido it anywhere…” Get outside and go for a walk; stud- ence in this kind of self-improvement. And ies show that being outdoors eases stress. there, I think, is where the appeal of this Know which foods are the healthiest for book lies: its ease-of-use means quick help you when you’re feeling on edge. Talk to if you’re tearing your hair out. And if that’s your doctor about taking nutritional sup- what you need now, skipping “The Biolplements and digestive enzymes. Think ogy of Beating Stress” may be a bitter pill like a cat: s-t-r-e-t-c-h. and move. Write to swallow.

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2005, executed by CHRISTOPHER FORTUNE AND SHANNON FORTUNE, conveying certain real property therein described to REALTY TITLE & ESCROW CO. INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 16, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050516-0054804; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING THE NORTHERLY PART OF LOT NO. 107 ON THE PLAN OF ROYAL OAKS LAND COMPANY`S SUBDIVISION OF THE BAKER TRACT, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 421, PAGE 102 AND 103, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF HOBBS ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY MARTIN OF SAID HOBBS ROAD AND THE EASTERLY MARGINE OF LYNWOOD BOULEVARD; THENCE WITH THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF SAID LYNWOOD BOULEVARD, SOUTHWARDLY 150 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTWARDLY 273 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT, THENCE NORTHWARDLY 148 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF SAID HOBBS ROAD WESTWARDLY 307.5 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 11615010600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 500 LYNNWOOD BOULEVARD, NASHVILLE, TN 37205. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER FORTUNE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FIRST BANK, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (TN), PHILLIP ROBINSON, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHANNON FORTUNE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20081105-0110105. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20140613-0051724. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the Tennessee DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A.. 67-1-1433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20090126-0006492. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A.67-1-1433b(1). THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72667 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 22, 2007, executed by BOBBY J. SANDERS AND BONNIE C. SANDERS, conveying certain real property therein described to PETER WEISS, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 23, 2007, at Instrument Number 20070823-0100952; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING LOT NO. 2, ON THE PLAN OF PHASE TWO, 2ND ADDITION TO SUGAR VALLEY, AN RS-10 CLUSTER LOT SUBDIVISION, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20060322-0032604, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 181010B13700CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 6748 SUNNYWOOD DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BOBBY J. SANDERS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CITIFINANCIAL, INC. BONNIE C. SANDERS The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72688 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 30, 2009, executed by ARLETTE S. JORDAN, conveying certain real property therein described to FMLS, INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 5, 2009, at Instrument Number 20091105-0102586; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 20 ON THE PLAN OF MOSS-WOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION II OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2900, PAGE 123 REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 09105007900 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 615 WACO DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37209. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ARLETTE S. JORDAN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: THE HOUSING FUND, INC., TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive

covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72693 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 8, 2006, executed by GINA HAINING AND MARK D. HAINING, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 22, 2006, at Instrument Number 200611220144790; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-41CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-41CB who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: THE EASTERLY 50 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE WEST MOST 3 FEET OF LOT NUMBER 11 ON THE PLAT OF THE SUNSET PARK PLAN AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 332, PAGE 132, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 10415013700 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2710 W LINDEN AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37212. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): GINA HAINING AND MARK D. HAINING OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SUNTRUST BANK The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72745 2014-09-04 2014-09-11 2014-09-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 25, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by JOHNNY GARNER, to ALFRED E. ABBEY, Trustee, on October 28, 2004, as Instrument No. 20041101-0130731 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-RS12 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: BEING LOT NO. 266, PHASE V-B ON THE PLAN OF REVISED JACKSON RETREAT, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6250, PAGE 905, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Being the same property conveyed to Johnny Garner, a single person, by Warranty Deed dated 10/28/04, of record in Instrument # 20041101-0130730, register`s office for said county. Tax ID: 08607019800 Current Owner(s) of Property: JOHNNY GARNER The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1408 WOODCHIMES COURT, HERMITAGE, TN 37076, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: UCC FILING IN FAVOR OF ECON CREDIT L.P. DBA NATIONWIDE ACCEPTANCE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-002020-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72773 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 25, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LEONARDO E HOLMES AND TAMELA A HOLMES, to JIM R. VANDERPOOL, A RESIDENT OF WILLIAMSON CO. TENNESSEE, Trustee, on August 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050830-0103928 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-KS11 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO.71 ON THE PLAN OF BEL AIR SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2900, PAGE 27, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREIN MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF METES AND BOUNDS. Tax ID: 107050079.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: LEONARDO E HOLMES AND TAMELA A HOLMES The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1953 Dabbs Avenue, Nashville, TN 37217, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOME THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to conﬁrmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-002294670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72806 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 2014-09-04

AVENUE, FORMERLY FOSTER STREET, AND RUN BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES, LOT NO. 1 RUNNING BACK ALONG THE NORTH MARGIN OF MAXON STREET, 155 FEET TO AN ALLEY IN THE REAR. Parcel ID: 09110025000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5800 MAXON AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37209. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): GWENDOLYN SARTAIN, DEBORAH SULLIVAN AND PATRICK SULLIVAN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO “WEDBANK DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC”, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Community Lending,

Incorporated, a California Corporation, DBA CreditFlex Funding, a California Corporation The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to

9B be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including ﬁtness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72986 2014-09-04 2014-09-11 2014-09-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 25, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee,

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 27, 2007, executed by MARILYN DUGGER, conveying certain real property therein described to Ronald P Imbrecht, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded December 28, 2007, at Instrument Number 20071228-0148368; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 68 ON THE PLAN OF COBBLESTONE CREEK PHASE TWO OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT #20060612-0069609, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 41-1A/71.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5205 RYAN ALLEN CIRCLE, WHITES CREEK, TN 37189. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): MARILYN DUGGER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: COBBLESTONE CREEK HOA, INC The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72825 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 2014-09-11 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2003, executed by PRINCESS THOMAS , conveying certain real property therein described to SECURITY ESCROW AND TITLE CO, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 28, 2003, at Instrument Number 20031028-0158643; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF CSFB MORTGAGEBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AR1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 475 ON THE PLAN OF CANE RIDGE FARMS, SECTION ONE, PHASE THREE, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20010606-0059239, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, SETBACK LINES, CONDITIONS, PLAT OF RECORD, AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID COUNTY. Parcel ID: 174110A14700CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1121 BLAIRFIELD DRIVE, ANTIOCH, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): PRINCESS THOMAS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CANE RIDGE FARMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., THE BANK OF NASHVILLE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72982 2014-09-04 2014-09-11 2014-09-18 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2005, executed by GWENDOLYN SARTAIN, DEBORAH SULLIVAN AND PATRICK SULLIVAN, conveying certain real property therein described to RICHARD A. NORTHCUTT, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded September 30, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050930-0117751; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOTS NOS. 1 AND 2, ON THE MAP OF J.M. DAVIDSON`S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK B, OF VERNON`S & LOVELL`S HOLMAN HEIGHTS PLAN, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 332, PAGE 25, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID LOTS ADJOIN AND FRONT TOGETHER 100 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SNYDER

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CLASSIFIEDS 10B conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by RICHARD K HOLLAND, to INFINITY TITLE, LLC, Trustee, on May 24, 2006, as Instrument No. 200606050065924 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-KS6 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 1 ON THE PLAN OF SCOTT AVENUE ANNEX OF RECORD IN BOOK 2331, PAGE 87, REGISTERS OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RICHARD K. HOLLAND, MARRIED, ON 09/25/2003 BY DEED FROM COREGA HOLLAND, MARRIED, FILED FOR RECORD ON 10/02/2003 IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20031002-0145703, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 07214039000 Current Owner(s) of Property: RICHARD K HOLLAND The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1808 Scott Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: INFINITY TITLE, LLC AND FMF CAPITAL LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001870670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #73063 2014-08-28 2014-09-04 2014-09-11

EMPLOYMENT CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Invites applications for the position of: Engineering Associate The City of Franklin Engineering Department has a vacancy for an Engineering Associate. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www.franklintn.gov/jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: 9/19/14 SALARY: $18.93/hr- $20.60/hr EOE/Drug-free Workplace CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Invites applications for the position of: Network Technician The City of Franklin IT Department has a vacancy for a Network Technician. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www.franklintn. gov/jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled SALARY: $21.29/hr- $23.17/hr EOE/Drug-free Workplace

CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) will hold a Public Meeting regarding the proposed addition of a regional express bus route serving Dickson County. The proposed express bus route will provide two morning trips and two afternoon trips between Dickson and Nashville starting on Monday, September 29, 2014. The RTA public meeting for the proposed regional bus route addition will occur as follows: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Music City Central Community Meeting Room 400 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN, 11:30am-1:00pm Served by all MTA and RTA bus routes except 21, 72, & 76 Please note that attendance at these meetings is not required for comments. You also may mail comments to RTA Planning Department, Attn: Public Meeting Comments, 430 Myatt Drive, Nashville, TN 37115, fax to 615-862-6208, call Customer Care at 615-862-5950 or email them to mta.publicmeetings@nashville. gov through September 19, 2014. For ADA accessibility information contact: ADA Coordinator, 430 Myatt Drive, Nashville, TN 37115, 615-862-5950. Publish Sept. 4, 2014 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County invites Bids on the following construction project: RFQ 590823: Warner Park Trail Linkage Improvements for the Department of Parks. Proposals must be submitted via Metro’s iSupplier Internet-accessible proposal submission system. No paper-based proposal documents shall be accepted. All proposers must be registered with Metro and obtain a login to submit a proposal. Registration may be performed online at http://www.nashville.gov/Finance/ Procurement/Purchasing.aspx. A tutorial of the iSupplier system will be performed at the pre-bid meeting. All proposals must be submitted via the iSupplier system to the Division of Purchases on or before 2:00 PM, Central Time on Thursday, September 11, 2014. The reading of the bids will begin at 2:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Metro Purchasing, Lindsley Hall, 730 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee. No late proposals will be accepted. Work generally consists of constructing trail, trailhead, signalized pedestrian crossing improvements, vehicular access drive and intersection upgrades. Project start at Warner Park Nature Center to Hwy 100-Old Hickory Blvd intersection, extends north across Hwy 100 to trailhead and parking area. Project includes pedestrian amenities, signalized pedestrian crossing, ADA improvements, wetland preservation and enhancement, landscaping, signage, and vehicular access drive. A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 AM Central Time, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Metro Purchasing, Lindsley Hall, 730 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, University Conference Room. Publish August 28, September 4, 2014

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, September 4 - 10, 2014 MARIA CONSUELO BRAVO Vs LENMARCK JOSE BRAVO Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 14D1571 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon LENMARCK JOSE BRAVO. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 6, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: August 6, 2014 D. SCOTT PARSLEY Attorney for Plaintiff Publish August 14, 21, 28, Sept 4, 2014 DANIEL ALLAN WILLIAMS MELISSA ANNE WILLIAMS Vs JEREMY ALLAN CANTRELL Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14A20 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JEREMY ALLAN CANTRELL. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 11, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 13, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: August 13, 2014 Zale Dowlan Attorney for Plaintiff Publish August 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2014 CAROLYN ANN WORLEY Vs ALLEN THOMAS WORLEY Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D713 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon ALLEN THOMAS WORLEY. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 11, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 13, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk Deputy Clerk CFleming Date: August 13, 2014 Jennifer Sheppard Attorney for Plaintiff Publish August 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2014 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey E. Kellar on the 31st day of December, 2003, to E. D. Latimer, Trustee recorded as Instrument Number 20030815-0118158, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, given to secure the said indebtedness and the liabilities and obligations therein described; and the holder of said Note having declared the entire debt due and payable and the same has not been paid and default has been declared. THEREFORE, the undersigned, having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument of record as Instrument No. 201403040017966, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, and having been requested to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by the said deed of trust, do give notice that the undersigned will on September 26, 2014, commencing at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Davidson County Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described tract of property, lying in Davidson County, Tennessee that is more fully described as follows: LAND in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Unit No. Z-1, Row 8.9 Condominiums, as shown on plat of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of a portion of Lots No. 5 & 93 of Balch & Whiteside’s Addition to Nashville of record in Instrument No. 200207180086526, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. BEING the same property conveyed to Jeffrey E. Kellar from Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency by Warranty Deed dated January 31, 2003, of record as Instrument Number 200302190021204, Register’s Office, Davidson County, Tennessee. Said sale shall be subject to any prior deeds of trust, to any unpaid property taxes, to any additional prior liens, leases, encumbrances, to any rights of redemption not heretofore expressly waived, and to all applicable reservation of minerals, easements, rights-of-way, setback lines and restrictions. The exemptions of homestead, statutory rights of redemption, curtesy and dower, appraisement, and marshaling are hereby expressly waived in said deed of trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only such title as he may convey as Trustee there

being no representations or covenants of warranty of title made hereby. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to obtain possession of the property at his expense, and any damage, vandalism, theft, destruction, or other loss or damage to the property occurring subsequent to the date of sale shall be at the risk of the successful bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to postpone or set over the date of sale in the event the Substitute Trustee deems it best for any reason at the time of sale to postpone or continue this sale from time to time, with such notice of postponement as deemed reasonable by the Substitute Trustee. In the event the highest bidder at such sale fails to complete his purchase of the subject real property within the applicable time allowed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee reserves the right to complete the sale of the subject real property, without further notice or advertisement, to the next highest bidder who is able to consummate his purchase of the property within the time permitted by the Substitute Trustee . This 4th day of September, 2014. John A. Beam, III Substitute Trustee 709 Taylor Street Nashville, TN 37208 (615) 251-3131 Publish Sept. 4, 11, 18, 2014 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE Default has occurred in performance of the terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 9, 2010,executed by Christopher Dumas conveying certain real property therein to Richard Northcutt, as trustee as same appears in the Register’s Office Davidson County Tennessee’ recorded July 12 2010,at instrument Number 20100712-0054518 and Whereas the undersigned Ed ward Kindall having been appointed Substitute Trustee by Larry Bowers, owner of debt as recorded at Number 201407240065798 in the Register of Deeds Office Davidson County Tennessee The following real estate will be sold to the highest bidder subject to all liens unpaid taxes and encumbrances of record; Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, Being Lot No. 93 on the Map of Cephas Woodard’s Subdivision of Lots 5 and 6 of the Woodard Plan, of record in Book 161, page 174, Register of Deeds Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, for which reference , is hereby made for more complete description. The street address of the above described property is believed to be1907 12th Ave N. but such address is not part of the legal description and in case of a discrepancy the legal description herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANTS RIGHTS IN POSSESSION, THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR SALE SET FORTH HEREIN. The sale will take place on or about 12:00 noon September 22, 2014, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door. Substitute Trustee is attorney Edward Kindall 2512 Scovel St. Nashville Tenn. 37208. Phone no. 615-321-2343 or 615-589-0804. Publish August 28, September 4, 11, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1212 ESTATE OF DELOIS HARBOR, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of August, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of DELOIS HARBOR, who died August 28, 2013 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 19th day of August, 2014. Deborah Gail Cook, 425 Old Oak Way, Hermitage, TN 37076, Personal Representative. Roberts, John S., 627 Second Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37210. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 21, 2014 and August 28, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1329 ESTATE OF ELEANORA FRANCES WALTER FUGITT, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of ELEANORA FRANCES WALTER FUGITT, who died January 9, 2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received

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an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 25th day of August, 2014. Gina Fugitt McNamara, 203 Woodmont Circle, Nashville, TN 37205, Personal Representative. Buckner, Thomas Randolph, Suite 100, 1755 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38119. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 28, 2014 and September 4, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1361 ESTATE OF KENNETH WAYNE ARNOLD SR. DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of KENNETH WAYNE ARNOLD SR. who died 07/30/2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 2nd day of September, 2014. Lisa Campbell Arnold, 903 Battery Lane, Nashville, TN 37220, Personal Representative. Demarco, Louis Raphael, 1312 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: September 4, 2014 and September 11, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1389 Estate of WOOSTER A. EARHART.

DECEASED Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of WOOSTER A. EARHART, who died 06/28/2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 2nd day of September, 2014. Peggy G. Earhart, 232 Old Tusculum Road. Antioch, TN 37013, Personal Representative. Burnett Jr., Lewis Glenn, 4800 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: September 4, 2014 and September 11, 2014. MARIA DE LOS ANGELES DIAZ Vs JOSE EDGARDO LOPEZ Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Court Docket No. 13D533 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JOSE EDGARDO LOPEZ It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 25, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 27, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in

Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk Deputy Clerk C Fleming Date: August 27 , 2014 ALLISON E. COOLEY Attorney for Plaintiff Publish Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014 VILUBIDIA TRINIDAD GUERRA DE SARAVIA Vs NESTOR ADIEL SARAVIA ARIAS Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 14D807 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon NESTOR ADIEL SARAVIA ARIAS. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 25, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 27, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: August 27, 2014 DAVID HALL Attorney for Plaintiff CATRICIA FELICIA HOWARD Vs LACEDRIC DARNELL CARTER Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 13D1826 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon LACEDRIC DARNELL CARTER. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 28, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 29, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: July 30, 2014 Adam A. Zanetis Attorney for Plaintiff Publish Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014

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How Culture Fest Made Nashville Cool Again By Tifinie Capehart

Culture Fest poured into Nashville on Wednesday August 27, 2014 with a Caribbean inspired theme and wrapped with a moving tribute to Miles Davis on August 31st. For a whole week, I was immersed in culture. In venues all around Downtown Nashville, the organizers of Culture Fest gave festival goers music, poetry, jazz, and visual arts. Some events like the children’s events and artists discussions and panels, were free. Other more high-profile concerts were $25. Well worth the ticket price for reggae band Third World and jazz artist Russell Gunn who played a tribute to Miles Davis on Saturday night. Local Nashville artists were seen contributed as well. In all, Culture Fest was unlike any other experience I’ve had in Nashville. Organiz-

It was a gratifying experience for all who attended. Despite the incredible highs, there were some unfortunate lows – mostly due to the lack of attendance at some of the higher profile events. Some events were appropriate for a smaller crowd. For example, the small group of 11 was perfect for the writer’s workshop with resident poet and activist Jessica Care Moore. Other events required the energy of a large crowd that just didn’t show; which was unfortunate because the talent was top-notch. So what was it? Was it the promotion of the festival?(Some attendees I spoke with said they saw some events lastminute on social media). Or was it the ticket prices? Whatever it was, festival organizers took note, and expect to work out the kinks for next year. Thank good-

ers say that Culture Fest will be back bigger and better next year, and I can’t wait. What is Culture Fest? From the website, Culture Fest is a five-day multidisciplinary arts experience presented by the Artspiration Group. Culture Fest invited Nashville and the region to explore, examine and engage in the art and culture of the African Diaspora through music, theater, dance, film, visual arts, literature, humanities and children’s educational programming. The vision of the festival was to be the creative spark that ignites the community. And ignite the community it did. The festival provided content that made us think, feel, and act on the ideas we heard.

ness, because Nashville needs culture fest to happen for years to come – and here’s why: Nashville isn’t cool without it. Don’t blame me, blame Forbes. Nashville has been making a bunch of lists these days, but Nashville did not make the Forbes list of 20 Coolest Cities. Nashville was in the lower half of the ranking because the city scored low in diversity, and even more telling, in art and culture. Art and culture is what makes a city cool; cool to live in and cool to visit. Culture Fest made Nashville feel like a cool place to live. The content; it…was…awesome. As far as festivals go, Nashville is mak-

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ing some headway in terms of fun and entertainment – think the Tomato Fest, African Street Festival, Oktober Fest, and Hispanic Family Festival where there is food, music, and community resource booths abound. But I attend those events and don’t find myself forever changed. The Culture Fest however, curated content that entertained, but also made me think. Because the content made me think, I see the world differently and can

large scale festivals, which are also seen as economic drivers. Cities are looking at festivals as economic drivers that build their urban brand and draw tourists, major brands, and creative artists and makers. Because of this new role, cities are evaluating festivals in a new way. In Chicago, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is launching the Great Chicago Fire Festival and is evaluating it on the merits of:

act upon the lessons I learned. Sorry Tomato Fest, dressing up like food that is unsure of its fruit-vegetable heritage just doesn’t quite do that. Not so fast though. The Tomato Festival and other such festivals have its place; which brings me to my next point… When there are multiple options for people, it makes the city come alive; especially when the events are family friendly and cost-effective. (The InterNASHional Food Crawl was an easy $10 bucks, while many of the Culture Fest Saturday events were FREE. (Yes free!) Culture and festivals also add to the quality of life for its residents. So we need more of them…keep ‘em coming. So what’s the future of the Culture Fest in Nashville? In order for Culture Fest and others like it to be successful in Nashville, the festivals need intentional support from city leadership and residents. The success of content rich festivals like Culture Fest could showcase Nashville as a viable place for other

How does this stimulate the imagination of young people? How has it ignited new interest in Chicago history? How does it stimulate other artists to think about how they can program or activate the river in their own unique ways? For Culture Fest and other similar events to be successful, I believe Nashville must put forth this intentional support and evaluation. Nashville should also be intentional about cultivating festivals that reach ALL of its residents – especially as Nashville becomes a more diverse city. The Cool Factor I have become a strong advocate for culture and the arts because I know that it inspires, educates, and allows us to see the uniqueness of our neighbors’ backgrounds and experiences. As such, I applaud the organizers of the Culture Fest for taking a chance on Nashville. You saw past the Forbes list and let us sit at the cool kids table. And for that we’re thankful.

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The Need For Religious Music 125th Church Anniversary Celebration Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church 608 Cleveland Street Nashville, Tennessee 37207

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The “Spirituals in Concert” is undoubtedly one of my favorite, televised concerts. In 1990, two outstanding AfricanAmerican opera singers, Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman, electriﬁed an audience at Carnegie Hall by singing a number REV. JASON CURRY of African-American spirituals. Spirituals such as “Over My Head,” “Lord, How Come We Here” and “There is a Balm in Gilead” moved, inspired and reminded a diverse audience in New York and throughout the world about the triumphs and tragedies of African-American life though song. One of my favorite songs was titled “Lil David.” The refrain of the song stated: “Little David play on that harp, Hallelu, Hallelu, little David play in that harp, Hallelu.” This short, upbeat and inspiring spiritual was based on the following scripture: “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took a harp and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil sprit departed from him (I Samuel 16:23).” In short, the power of God moved through the medium of music, and that which was evil left Saul, so that the presence of God could move in him.

I believe that music that is inspired by God (e.g., gospel music, praise music, and hymns) has the power to remove evil, self-defeating, self-absorbing and unproductive thoughts both from our minds and hearts. Not long ago, I was a bit disturbed by the music that was being played on one of the popular radio stations in town. I had my children in the car, and I was looking forward to hearing songs that reflected love, self-determination, community, marriage and/ or progress. The vulgar, violent and vitriolic lyrics of the music that I heard were clearly not designed to help demons to flee. In fact, the lyrics may have been written for the sole purpose of inviting demons to come. We need more music that mentions the Messiah in the mainstream culture. We need a crescendo of inspiration instead of innuendos of degradation. We need hymns that reflect the psalms or the psaltery, not songs that reflect idolatry and adultery. We need a little more heavenly sanctification and a little less self-glorification. We need a little more consecration and a little less fornication ,a little more virtue and a little less viciousness, a little more about Jesus’ immortality and a little less our human immorality. We need songs that talk of kneeling instead of lyrics that talk about stealing. The power of God is able to move through the music that we hear and sing. Let us continue to promote and embrace music which reminds us of God, so that we may be all that God is calling us to be.

What to Do When the Odds Are Against You The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.”— Joshua 10:8 NIV I cannot call myself a battle strategist, but, if I were going REGINA PRUDE into battle, I’d prefer that the odds were in my favor. I would like for someone to say, up front, “Chances are, you’re going to win.” I’d want them to add, “You will win because you’re stronger, better, more prepared…” Get the picture? Then, there’s Joshua. One of the riveting stories in the Old Testament is Joshua’s battle at Gibeon. Miraculous things happened after he marched from Gilgal against the combined forces of the ﬁve kings of the West and their powerful armies. First, Joshua received his marching orders in a direct command from God: “Go after them; don’t you dare be afraid. Not one of them can stand against you.” Second, Joshua’s army was ferocious, but it was God who threw the double whammy. Hailstones. The King James Version called them “great stones from heaven.” Obviously, not your everyday spring storm. I read verse eleven twice (in different trans-

lations) to get it right. So, you get the picture. After marching all night, Joshua and his army had their enemies on the run. Then, the third miracle happened. Joshua spoke to God, loud enough for everyone to hear, “Sun, stand still; moon, don’t move.” What power! What influence! God did what Joshua, His servant, asked. The great God of the universe listened to a man. There has never been a day like that, before or since. In the end, Joshua’s soldiers put their feet on the necks of the five kings. So, here’s the “Takeaway” for you. Nothing, nobody can defeat you when God’s got your back. Be courageous. Have unstoppable faith. Never be afraid of enemies. God will actually stop the sun and the moon for you…He loves you just that much! And let’s add this…God’s got stuff in His arsenal that you haven’t even seen yet. Get with it, go do it, and never be afraid! And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.—Joshua 10:25 KJV © Regina M. Prude, 2013 Regina is an inspirational speaker & author. Comments: regina@ reginaprude.com or POB 58795, Nashville, TN 37205. Blog: www.reginaprude.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/reginaprude; Twitter: http:// twitter.com/rprude

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There is so much that could go awry in the course of a conversation between two people who love each other. Longevity and close proximity are not guarantees to insure optimum communication in our relationships. ComDR. CHRIS JACKSON munication is such a delicate process and is susceptible to a wide variety of obstacles that could easily derail its effectiveness. Below are a few examples of common roadblocks to healthy and effective relationship communication. 1. Escalation: Escalation takes place when one or both partners begin to raise their voice and their blood pressure in the process of getting their point across. The remedy for escalation is de-escalation. Calm down, take a deep breath or a break and resume when you are in your right mind. 2. Avoidance: Unlike escalation, Avoidance seeks to run away from the issue. An avoider reasons that if we don’t discuss the issue, maybe it will go away. The truth is that most repressed issues end up resurfacing later. Take the plunge and confront the issue through sharing your own feelings without blaming. 3. Distraction: Distractions may come from the couple themselves or from something in

the environment such as electronics, kids, bills, job, meal preparation or anything else imaginable. Reduce distractions by intentionally controlling the environment and by giving good eye contact. 4. Misinterpretations: We misinterpret when we think our mate is going in one direction when in reality they are going another way. Unfortunately we often fail to realize that a misinterpretation has occurred until signiﬁcant relational damage has already been done. Combat this through intentionally repeating what you think the other is saying to insure accuracy throughout the course of the conversation. 5. Gender Differences: According to writer Chris Smith: “Men and women tend to form their thoughts differently, and this must be taken into account when communicating. This difference has to do with how the brain of each sex is formed during gestation. In general, men are better at spatial visualization and abstract concepts such as math, while women excel at language-based thinking and emotional identiﬁcation.” Intentionally study your mate’s tendencies to become an expert in their unique “gender-speak”. The more you know about your mate’s idiosyncrasies, the better you will understand each other. Remember that communication problems are often heart problems in disguise. When we get our heart right then we can get our communication right. For questions or comments you may contact Dr. Jackson at 615. 329.1189

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While driving down the street I came upon a truck that blocked my lane. It was pulled over to the side with its blinkers on and I was going to have to go around since it was a two way street. A car was coming from the other side and I had the choice of making the car wait until I passed first or allow ELDER LAWSON the car to come through first. All morning trucks seemed to have been around me forcing me to drive slower than normal and about two hours earlier I heard the Holy Spirit say to me “slow down”, so I decided to wait and allow the car to pass. I noticed the truck in front of me was a water company truck and the man from the water company was com-

ing from a duplex attempting to cross the street heading back to his truck. I looked at where he was coming from and there was a lady standing on her porch holding a blue paper, from the looks of it her water had just been shut off. Immediately my heart began to weep and I began to pray for this woman. Even as I write this I’m holding back tears and my heart is weary because I know what it feels like to have this happen. The Holy Spirit said to me, “Pray for her right now, and tell this story, and then speak my people who are in need similar need right now.” While you’re reading this article, weeks will have gone by since that happened, but in the Sphere of God, the now the Holy Spirit was referring to was for that time, as well as each and every different time you the reader are reading this article irrespective of the day or time you are reading it. This moment is your “now”. I speak now in the authority of Jesus Christ, the Lord is blessing your home financially right now, you were in the process of having your

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utility’s turned off, you didn’t know where the money was going to come from, you didn’t know who to call, you didn’t know what to do, the Lord says because you love him and you’ve been faithful to him, your utility bills shall be paid. To you who’ve been on the fence about the Lord, God says he’s about to do it for you as well, not just because he loves you, but because someone has been praying for you that the opportunity would come for God to show him-self mighty in your life. Psalm 37:25, “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” Questions and comments, email Elderxlawson@ yahoo.com Catch “Real Gospel” with The Xman Sunday’s 9a–12n on Jazzy 88.1FM WFSK. This Sunday I’ll speak with Ayanna George. She’ll talk about her song “I Appreciate You”. Listen live at WFSKFM.ORG. Real Gospel website, http://xuamlawson. wix.com/rgwtx

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Culture Fest Nashville 2014 Delivers By Clint Confehr

Culture Fest’s opening is epitomized by the words of a man basking in Caribbean music at Nashville’s Farmers Market. “Who jah bless, no man can curse!” said Warner “Redbone” Spencer, whose relaxed words flowed as his body and soul reclined in a lawn chair next to his wife, Pritum Spencer, comfortably swaying to the music. Their delight could only grow in anticipation of the legendary band, Third World, a main attraction on Aug. 27, the first day of Nashville Culture Fest. As hips swayed back and forth with arms up

high, there were others from the blending of peoples. That included Fahamu Pecou. However, he’s not from any of the 7,000 islands or 27 Caribbean countries. No. Born in Brooklyn, his first name is Swahili. His last name is French. Raised in South Carolina, his home and studio are in Atlanta, but for Culture Fest, he’s the artist in residence at the Arts Co. on 5th Avenue near Church Street. “The festival is a great opportunity to enhance Nashville’s cultural purview,” Pecou said. “It’s a city very much engaged in the arts and I see Culture Fest adding colors to the palate.” Opening night at Nashville’s Farmers

Market was all about music, song, poetry, food, drink, fellowship, and family fun in the open air of that warm but welcoming Wednesday night. Culture Fest Executive Producer Leatrice Ellzy of Atlanta said “The wonderful thing is that everybody is pretty much friends and so when I asked them to come, they said ‘Absolutely.’ “I wanted a diverse enough draw to attract a large variety of people,” Ellzy said. “I really thought about the city when I was putting it together.” Jessica Care Moore, described by a friend as the “featured spoken word artist for Culture Fest,” said she thinks of herself more of a poet, but her visit to

Nashville followed her appearance in Ferguson, Mo., with rapper Talib Kweli. As a poet, Moore was at Fisk University and Tennessee State University during other events of Culture Fest when she provided lessons on creative writing and how to write poetry. Moore’s lessons focused on how students should organize what they’re feeling to make something beautiful. She spoke about haiku and sonnets. Her career includes journalism at Channel 50 in Detroit where she’s a resident, and her current Jazz Soul Project, an album to be released in October by Caroline Music.