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WINNING IOWA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE WON’T DO MUCH IF BERNIE CAN WIN THE BLACK VOTE Earl Ofari Hutchinson

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ere’s the big problem for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. He will either win outright or make a powerful second place showing in both the Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire primary on February 1. Why is that a problem?

Simple: The wins will mean next to nothing.

The two states are two of the whitest states in the country.

Democratic voters in both states have a contrarian, quasi-populist streak. They have a history of thumbing their noses at tradi-

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tional Democratic contenders.

That was the case in 1968 when New Hampshire Democrats backed Democratic anti-Vietnam war Senator Eugene McCarthy.

This was a major reason that then President Lyndon Johnson dropped his bid for re-election.

Iowa Democrats did the same forty years later when they backed insurgent then Democratic presidential candidate Obama over Hillary Clinton.

The brutal political reality is that numbers and, in this case, tradition, are against Sanders in the states that will determine the Democratic presidential nominee. In the space of three weeks after the New Hampshire primary February 9, eight out of the next 13 open Democratic primaries are in the South. South Carolina kicks off that run. Black voters in that state make up nearly 50 percent of the voters.

In Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana and Oklahoma, Black voters either make-up the majority of Democrats or a sizeable minority.

In the 2014 mid-term elections they voted in greater proportions than White voters.

No one knows better than Clinton that Black voters can make or break a Democratic presidential contender. In the weeks before the South Carolina primary in 2008, she was the runaway favorite to bag the Black vote and win the state primary. She won neither. Obama did. In part because he had a massive ground game there that laser focused on Black voters, and in part because he was Black and his election was history-making. Hillary had no chance against that. This time, Clinton is determined that there will be no repeat of 2008.

She has practically camped out in the state, courted and got the backing of every Black elected official in that state and other Southern states that she could, made blatant race-tinged pitches on police abuse, boosts to Historically Black Colleges, voting rights, blasted disparities in education and health care for blacks, and tightly embraced the civil rights legacy of MLK. Sanders has scrambled hard and fast to try and make up the ground in the South.

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HOUSTON - Behind the Scenes: There were some errors within a previously posted article released Janury 25, 2016 Volume 21 Issue 1- Behind the Scenes: The correct response submitted by Shelondra Peavy should read as follows: If I had to describe my my role in the African-American community, I would like to call myself 1) a servant to those who need to be served (in most any capacity), 2) a liaison between those who “have” and those who “need”, and 3) a vessel of hope and healing. --- My position as a contributing writer enhances my role(s) in the community. African-American News&Issues has catapulted me from one level to the next. In fact, they’ve been a huge part of my metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly... an ugly duckling to a swan. I’m enjoying this season of my life, largely due to my initial affiliation with African-American News&Issues. At African-American News&Issues, I’m paid to be “the people’s voice”, I’m paid to express myself, and I’m paid to convey vital information to “the people”. That said - I’ve no complaints

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ill Schuette, Michigan Attorney General, just announced that Former Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Todd Flood and retired Detroit FBI Chief Andrew Arena will be a part of the independent investigation designed to get to the bottom of the Flint water contamination crisis.

While an investigation is obviously needed, it remains to be seen just how thorough this will be and whether or not there are any conflicts of interest involved. In the meantime, the residents of Flint -- majority African-American and 40 percent who are below the poverty line -- continue to suffer. Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder stated in an interview that the water crisis was his “Katrina.”

As one who figured prominently in rallies and marches surrounding Katrina, and one whose organization’s local chapter has raised concern over Flint’s water for a long time now, I was taken aback by Gov. Snyder’s statement.

Democratically elected officials were displaced and replaced with emergency management people who cut a deal and sent contaminated river water that corroded pipelines and exposed residents to toxic levels of lead. Gov. Snyder’s administration ignored this problem since 2014, and in terms of direct action, politics and policies, the Flint crisis might just

be even worse than Katrina.

In areas like Flint and Detroit, there is a history of emergency managers taking control of Black cities from local authorities.

When that local power is taken away from city councils, mayors, etc., the residents have less input over decisions that directly impact them and their neighborhoods. As the citizens of both Flint and Detroit will often say, the emergency managers are more concerned with cutting costs than with the actual welfare of the community. In Detroit, some schools are still suffering both academically and financially after emergency management failed to resolve issues and failed students and their families. In Flint, drinking water became contaminated with lead in April of 2014 and Gov. Snyder did not declare a state of emergency until Jan. 5 of this year. That is simply outrageous and a grave miscarriage of justice.

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“LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX, AGAIN! 2016” Before I Lay it Down...

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By “Coach” Mark Spivey, M.Ed

’ve talked about many things in African-American News& Issues over the past year, but one of my most interesting topics is the conversation about sex. I guess everybody gets a rise (no pun intended) in talking about how others feel about this human form of extracurricular activity. Since this is a family-oriented newspaper where thousands of people turn to us daily for sound advice, I feel it is my civic duty as the literary theologian to give our readers updated news on how folks (particularly women) relate to sex in 2016. Therefore, in order to prove that what I’m reporting is not just yo average dosage of “bullshiggty”, I took it upon myself to do some research using scientific methodology where my hypothesis are developed, tested, and either proven or disproven.

My sample pool consisted of more than 100 women whose ages ranged from 30-60. I didn’t use anyone younger than that because I decided to save them for my next Spiveytorial entitled “Freakology 101”. We ain’t got time for that right now. The first thing I did was to conduct a poll asking the participants a couple of questions. The first was: “How important is sex after age 30”? Here are some of the responses: “It’s a VERY important factor.

Keeping sex spicy at all times and listening to each other’s needs is absolutely necessary. One thing to remember is “the same way you got them (your mate), is the same way you gotta keep them”. – Cree (30s) “Sex is of UTMOST importance!

My relationships won’t last without it…” – Anita (30s) “Sex is important for any married woman in her 30s. That type of physical touch is necessary for survival.”- Tia (30s) “I can go without”- C Anonymous (30s) Many women answered with a simple “very important” to the question. Others used “extremely” to define the importance of sex. But, eventually some of the ladies got a little “crunk” with their answers: “Sex is very important. Its okay to get “it” as often as you can. It turns out to be quite a workout when you get older; you just have to take your time. In some cases older females hardly ever want to be “touched”, but my advice to them is to don’t stop; keep on going until yo doctor orders you to slow down!

Sex is good for your health when you’re older because your options are limited. It’s all about “positions” and “timing”. – TW (30s) “Come correct or don’t come at ALL!!!” –Ewa (40s) “Mark, speaking for someone who has hit all of those age ranges (30s, 40s, 50s), SEX is a very, very, important part of any relationship.

There are circumstances that might diminish someone’s desire, (i.e., illness, problems in the relationship, a partner’s lack of attention, etc…

However, as I’ve gotten older the frequency hasn’t changed nor has my desire to please my partner. You may have to go up in numbers and ask those ladies in their 60s and 70s. – Tray (50s) “Pipes bust under pressure!”

Sex is extremely important because it creates balance in a marriage.”- Vaq (40s) “Something happens to a woman’s body after she turns 40.

She feels sexier and more free...”

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! Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full ~ Calvin Coolidge of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

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arely does a day go by that I am not frustrated by my people’s failure to recognize the correct path to political and economic power.

Raising my frustrations even more is the reality that the path to racial uplift is neither rocket science or quantum physics. Nevertheless, we religiously follow the incorrect path time and time again.

I often see our people attempting to do business with non-Black business owners who most certainly do not have their best interests at heart.

Put simply, these people have come into the Black community with the sole intention of grabbing our money and taking it to their community where it will be used to take care of their people. Accompanying their highly efficient attempts to grasp significant portions of Black capital is some of the rudest customer service and behavior that one could ever imagine. Put simply, they often speak to our people and treat them as if they would prefer to not have their business.

Although the conflict that commonly arises between Black customers and the aforementioned merchants for a host of reasons is predictable, there is no denying the fact that African-American customers have no problem with standing up against a gross injustice.

I know that there is no need for me to relate to you that our people have very little problem standing up and expressing themselves very loudly. Unfortunately, many of our people have learned the hard way that being loud and boisterous does not increase the odds that you will receive any satisfaction in regards to this matter. Most of the time the public antics that our people have become known for, amount to little more than them ‘talking loud and saying nothing’ because their problem was neither addressed nor solved by the merchant.

If provided the opportunity, I would tell our people that cursing out a merchant or business owner is most certainly not the path to increasing the Black community’s political and economic power.

Although I am certain that many would be shocked to hear me say this, such foolishness has absolutely no effect upon the very real problems facing our community.

However, there is a way that we can fight against the economic exploitation of our community in an efficient manner. We must pool our resources together and pursue every opportunity to support our own, even if it costs a few more pennies to do such.

Although it is obvious that everyone in the community will not

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be a business owner, however, there is a role for everyone to play in uplifting the community economically.

The role that Black consumers can play in our efforts to uplift the community economically is a simple one, they must spend their dollars with Black businesses; this is the only method to stop the tremendous leakage of dollars from the Black community.

When one considers that analysts have stated that the Black community had 1.2 Billion dollars in their hands during 2015, the most logical question is ‘Where did all of that money go?’ Unfortunately for Black businessmen and businesswomen is that it was placed in the pocket of non-Black businesspeople and deposited into a White bank.

Consider the following, in the Asian community, a dollar circulates for a full month prior to leaving, in the Jewish community, a dollar circulates for 20 days, in the White community, a dollar circulates for 17 days, in the Black community, a dollar last for only 6 hours prior to its departure.

Consider that for a moment.

And then consider it again. We must support our own.

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HOUSTON - Although the quarterback position is undoubtedly the most glamorous position in all of Professional Sports, there is no comparable position to be found in any other professional sport. The person selected to play the quarterback position must be the embodiment of a leader who simultaneously displays courage, provides inspiration to his troops, and possesses unrivaled intelligence that he will use during the heat of the battle.

Unfortunately for Black boys who grew up dreaming of playing the quarterback position, for decades there have been serious and grievous concerns from White coaches, general managers, and coaches regarding their ability to be a leader of men. The greatest indicator of such is the sporadic and inconsistent pattern of quarterbacking opportunities available for African-American athletes.

Professional football predates the twentieth-century, it officially began when William “Pudge” Heffelfinger signed a $500 contract to play in a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club in 1892. However, it would be nearly three decades later before Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard played the Quarterback position for the following organizations: Akron Pros, Milwaukee Badgers, Hammond Pros, Providence Steam Rollers, and

Akron Indians. “Fritz” Pollard’s professional career (1920 – 1926) predated the National

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Football League.

Nearly an additional three decades would pass before Willie Thrower would make a brief appearance as the National Football League’s first Black signal caller when he relieved George Blanda for the Chicago Bears in 1953.

Unfortunately for Thrower, he played in only two games and was not re-signed by the team, leading to hid joining the Manitoba Blue Bombers in Canada. He would finish his career in Toronto, Canada.

It was not until the Washington Redskins Doug Williams quarterbacked his team to victory in Super Bowl XXII (January 31, 1988) that an African-American quarterback reached the apex of the profession and not only started, but also emerged victorious in a Super Bowl.

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ready thought in the White mind; It would be a gross mischarthat being, African-Americans did acter ization to state that not possess the mental make-up the road aspiring to lead a professional team to African-American success. signal callers had Historically there has always to take was a rough and been a ‘chosen one’, meaning bumpy one; a more approprian African-American signal ate characterization would be caller that was at the forefront of that a reliable path to playing the the profession and therefore by Quarterback position has never default representing the race. existed for Black signal callers.

Today that individual is It appeared that when a Black Cam Newton. Newton’s apQuarterback was able to breakpearance in this year’s Super through and assume the reins of Bowl ushers the young signal a team, White gate keepers decaller into an exclusive club with stroyed that path in an undeniable Doug Williams, Steve McNair, effort to ensure that the position, Donovan McNabb, Colin particularly at the professional Kaepernick, and level, would be played exclusively by whites.

Over sixty-years after Willie Thrower became the National Football League’s first African-American Quarterback, the Russell residue of what Wilson as the should have be an only Africanantiquated query American regarding Africansignal callers to American athletes’ start a Super Bowl. suitability to play Unfortunately for the pivotal posiWillie Thrower Newton, his phetion remains to nomenal success this day. on the gridiron has placed him unUnfortunately for aspiring der a microscope that allows for Black signal callers, this issue critics of his prodigious athletic continues to dog those who have abilities to publicly question his managed to seize the reins of intellectual abilities and leaderan NFL team. Predictably, any success was considered abnormal, ship skills. Ironically, the initial attacks upon Newton’s intellectual an outlier of sorts, while every abilities, or the lack thereof, were failure, or even mildly successful siphoned through fellow signal career, confirmed what was al-

caller Donovan McNabb.

On the verge of the 2011 NFL draft, Cam Newton was poised to join Michael Vick and JaMarcus Russell as the only Black signal callers to be selected number one overall in the NFL draft, however, in the moments leading up to the draft an ‘old dodge’, one that is exclusively directed at Black signal callers, appeared. The loaded query questioned if Cam Newton were similar to Donovan McNabb in more ways than physical tools and playing styles.

NFL General Managers and League ‘insiders’ had long questioned, both behind closed doors and in public, McNabb’s intellectual capabilities. Not even a stellar career that saw the Black signal caller reach five National Football Conference Championship Games, with a Super Bowl appearance, silenced White criticism of McNabb’s intelligence and ability to lead a NFL Franchise.

Much of the criticism emanated from his stint with the Washington Redskins. Rumors suggested that Redskin coaches realized that McNabb not only experienced extreme difficulty learning the team playbook, but also experienced so many problems retaining information that they wanted him to wear a wristband with the plays on it.

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directed at not only himself, but also other African-American signal callers. It is obvious that there is a different standard for Black and White signal callers when evaluating their intellectual capabilities, as no such issue arises when White quarterbacks such as Tom Brady and Drew Brees are seen wearing wrist bands during games.

Nonetheless, what has frequently turned into a raging debate regarding the suitability of the quarterback position for African-Americans has pulled in political pundits such as Rush Limbaugh. In addressing McNabb, and by extension other Black NFL signal-callers, the racially polarizing Limbaugh offered the following commentary. “Sorry to say this, I don’t think he’s (McNabb) been that good from the get-go. I think what we’ve had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a Black quarterback do well.

There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn’t deserve. The defense carried this team.”

Make no mistake about it; discussions regarding intelligence and race are lightning-rod issues in this nation. One needs to look no further than Richard Hernnstein and Charles Murray’s much ballyhooed book The Bell Curve for verification regarding the controversial issue of intelligence and race.

Historically, White General Manager’s concerns regarding intelligence and leadership qualities have led them to move promising collegiate Quarterback prospects to wide receive, running back, or defensive back once they reached the National Football League.

Make no mistake about it; intelligence and the ability to process information such as reading defenses in the heat of the moment are critical to playing the

Quarterback position. However, as many NFL General Manager’s have discovered, there is no reliable means of measuring intelligence for potential signal callers; even the vaunted ‘Wonderlic Test’ has failed to provide reliable results. Consider that JaMarcus Russell, an African-American signal caller who was the number one overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft scored a 24 on the ‘Wonderlic Test’ while White Hall of Famer’s Brett Favre scored a 22 and Dan Marino scored a pedestrian 16. There is no one who would trade the professional accomplishments of either Favre or Marino for Russell.

The unreliability of such ‘intelligence measures’ did little to de-emphasize or quiet questions revolving the intelligence of Cam Newton as he prepared to enter the NFL Draft after winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Football National Championship and Heisman Trophy. The symphony of criticism was so significant that Hall of Fame signal caller Warren Moon came forth and charged Newton’s critics with racism.

The platform from which Moon, an African-American, spoke is a particularly formidable one as he went undrafted in the 1979 NFL draft after refusing to agree to a position change to play in the National Football League.

Due to his insistence that he was a Quarterback, Moon would be exiled to the Canadian Football League from 1978 – 1983. The African-American signal caller made great use of his time in Canada as he helped lead the Edmonton Eskimos to a recordbreaking five consecutive Grey Cup --- the Canadian Football League’s version of the Super Bowl --- victories in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982.

For the African-American community, the sports arena has always held political significance as it was the only arena that racial

bias was nearly neutralized as athletes each other for superiority; frequently, Black athletes’ regardless if they were sprinters, pugilist, or participants in a team sport carried African-American hopes, dreams, and aspirations on their broad brawny shoulders.

Although the load is appreciably lighter, Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton now carries it. Despite the fervent wishes of many outside of our community, every time an African-American quarterback reaches the Super Bowl, the gold standard for National Football League Quarterbacks, there is not only a burst of pride within the African-American community, but also a hope that ‘the brother’ is able to bring the victory home.

The reasons for such interests are not only historically based, but also offer deafening commentary regarding racial matters.

Although many wonder how racial matters have crept into the National Football League’s premier event, the simple answer is that this issue has always revolved around the Black Quarterback, a position that many whites still believe that African-Americans are not qualified to play due to a lack of intelligence, leadership, and courage.

History has proven through the personage of Doug Williams, Steve McNair, Donovan McNabb, Colin Kaepernick, Russell Wilson, and now Cam Newton that such questions should be laid to rest. Unfortunately for future Black signal callers, I have a strong suspicion that they will not only be placed under the same scrutiny as their predecessors, but also forced to prove through onfield victories that they are just as capable of leading a team as their White counterparts.

Nothing, and I repeat nothing, will be given to Black signal callers because there are some things that even success can not change.

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(L-R): Work Session: Dr. Paul S. Zeitz, PEPFAR; Ms. Jeannine B. Scott, President US-Angola Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Fidelis Ayebae, CEO Fidson Healthcare; Dr. Gloria B. Herndon, CEO GB Pharma Holdings; Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Provost Howard University; Dr. Estelle-Marie Heussen, COO GB Pharma Holdings;

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he leading and publicly traded Nigerian pharmaceutical company, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has recently made a major leap toward addressing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical needs by entering into an agreement with the American company, GB Pharma Holdings. Their business agreement is expected to provide Fidson with the guidance it needs to establish its foothold within the US and to develop strategic relationships with other business entities (i.e., US Pharmacopeia [USP], Constituency for Africa, Presidential Emergency Plan for Aids Relief [PEPFAR], UNAIDS and Howard University, to name a few).

Of them all, USP will be the most critical. It will insure Fidson’s growth by helping it sustain U.S. and international standards. Founded in 1820, this scientific nonprofit organization will share with Fidson its expertise by overseeing the identity, strength, quality and purity of medicines, food ingredients and dietary supplements that Fidson will manufacture and distribute.

Besides its strategic engagement with USP, Fidson is also positioning itself with PEPFAR and UNAIDS, in order to become a viable supplier/manufacturer of antiretroviral therapy for HIV positive patients within and outside of Nigeria. Relationships with organizations such as CFA and Howard University College of Pharmacy will aid Fidson at stretching its influence and spearheading its collaborative efforts to cover African-American/African Diaspora healthcare.

With the support of GB Pharma Holdings, Immune Therapeutics Incorporation [OTCQB: IMUN], and American Hospitals & Resorts, Fidson will gain from this partnership exclusive distribution rights to the internationally recognized immune therapy LodonalTM [Low Dose Naltrexone]. It is expected that such collabora-

tion will bring global recognition to Fidson’s pharmaceutical enterprise.

Dr. Fidelis Akhagboso Ayebae is Fidson’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

During his twenty years, heading Fidson, he has turned his company into a leading Nigerian pharmaceutical company, which is publicly traded with annual US earnings of $60.5 million. This has made it one of the largest such pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria, and it has positioned it securely for global expansion.

“My goal,” Dr. Ayebae said, “is to provide Nigerians with affordable pharmaceuticals of excellent quality at affordable prices. I am very confident that working with USP will help me achieve this end.”

To prepare for major growth, Dr. Ayebae has invested $55 million into building a six-line pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Osun State, Nigeria [the largest and most expansive in all of Africa]. The new plant is expected to more than double production and expand Fidson’s outreach into Nigeria and Africa..

Dr. Gloria B. Herndon, President and CEO of GB Pharma Holdings of Washington, DC, will assist in this growth. Positioned to provide affordable and sustainable healthcare solutions throughout Africa, she will be a behind-thescenes catalyst that will offer specialized expertise and outreach into helping Fidson develop its pharmaceutical market.

“Our business arrangement will provide Dr. Ayebae with access to a variety of our products that are approved by the Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s regulatory body,” Dr. Herndon said.

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HOUSTON - Charlie Wilson, the iconic musical giant that has swept the secular world with his smooth-laid back and melodic vocal talents will be performing in Houston this week at the Arena Theatre, located at 7326 Southwest Freeway. He hails from Oklahoma’s second-largest city and the denoted, “Black Wall Street” of the early 20th century, Tulsa. Charles Kent Wilson was born unto Rev. and Sis. Oscar Wilson on January 29, 1953. Raised in a Christian home and environment, he

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and his two brothers, Ronnie and Robert utilized their choral abilities by supporting their father and mother in the Church of God in Christ faith. His mother was a musician and minister as well.

Equipped with extraordinary singing talents, Wilson furthered his gifts during junior high school by performing in the school’s choir. Furthermore, he attended Booker T. Washington High School.

However, many in the Rhythm and Blues community first learned of Charlie in his debut with the Gap Band. A few of the group’s hits include: “Outstanding, “ “You Dropped A Bomb On Me,” “Yearning For Your Love,” Early In The Morning” and “All of My Love”, just to list a few.

From his success as an establishing partner of the Gap Band which retired in 2010, he went on to soar to higher heights in pursuing a solo career. This initiative paved the way for the creative artist to become renowned. To date, he has engaged the world and highlighted musical charts around the globe with his distinct and savvy soul-felt renditions. In

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2004, he signed to Jive (RCA). A snippet of his hits entail: “Without You” (A No. 1 Billboard Urban AC hit); “Charlie Last Name Wilson”; “Uncle Charlie”, “There Goes My Baby”; “Just Charlie”; “You Are”; “Love, Charlie”; “My Favorite Part of You”; “My Love Is All I Have”; “Goodnight Kisses” and “Forever Charlie”. Though he has tons of other selections that have been recorded, these hits have rendered phenomenal accolades and entitlements such as: top 15 R&B single, best R&B album, best Male R&B vocal performance, best R&B song and a great deal of other esteemed nominations.

Collectively, these songs and others have yielded a whooping total of 18 hits. To that regard, it is not every day that a solo artist is nominated for a Grammy, lest known eleven times. Well, needless to state, Wilson can add that accomplishment to his repertoire as well.

It is very obvious that he is dedicated to his music career as can be seen in any one of his 50 to 60 concerts that he performs in annually. Additionally, he may be seen at the Essence Festival, Macy’s Music Festival, Hampton Jazz, San Diego Music Festival, Las Vegas Music Festival and the Arizona Jazz Festival amidst other urban festivals. Additional honors that Wilson has received are, “the 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, BET Awards’, 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, 2005 BMI Icon Award honoree, named Billboard’s No. 1 Adult Artist in 2009 and recipient of the Trump Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.”

Throughout the years, Wilson has had his share of life’s ups and downs. He triumphantly overcame a battle with drug and alcohol addiction and being homeless.

With over two decades of sobriety in tow, the factor that sets him apart from many of the rest is that; he has never forgotten what he has been through and Who has brought him through it. He gives God all of the praise and adoration for his lows and highs. In addition to battling with drugs, alcohol and homelessness, Wilson is also a cancer survivor.

Once diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is now in remission; he has since become a spokesperson for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Within that endeavor, he strives to “promote awareness and educate the male community about the disease that afflicts one in six American men and one in three African-American men.” In a special posting to CNN the

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infamous Charlie Wilson said, “During my own prostate cancer battle, I learned that my father was also conducting his own battle. Unfortunately, he did not tell us that he had prostate cancer. It wasn’t until I called to let him know about my diagnosis that he told me. That was a very difficult conversation for me and also confirmed my commitment to tell my story in order to make my community aware of this disease and encourage them to discuss it.” Undoubtedly, this is one of the main reasons that Wilson is so passionate about educating and encouraging the male population to become proactive in regards to their health and overall wellbeing. Nonetheless, none of the things that Wilson has been through have served as a stumbling block to detour him from his continual path to success. Instead, it appears that he has allowed each stumbling block that he has encountered to become a mountain of motivation to persevere through from one phase of stardom to the next.

Just last year Wilson became a Best Selling Author due to his personal account of, “I Am Charlie Wilson”. It was released on June 30, 2015. According to his biography the book is a, “New York Times Best Seller and Washington Post Best Seller”. His work has also received an honorary mention for non-fiction from the Black Caucus of American Library Associations, Inc. Truly, Charlie Wilson is a precious and valuable commodity to the Black community of these United States and onward. Nevertheless, he does not just aspire to excel musically for selfish motives. He has become a mentor for several other younger artists and has assisted them in their works as well, namely Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Snoop Dogg and Jamie Foxx.

Moreover, he has also been affectionately referred to as, “Uncle Charlie”. For more information or details on the awesome wonder visit: his official website at, www.charliewilsonmusic.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/charliewilson; Twitter: www.twitter.com/imcharliewilson/@imcharliewilson; Instagram: www. instagram.com/imcharliewilson/@imcharliewilson; or YouTube: www.youtube. com/charliewilsontv. His live performance will take place on Saturday, February 6, at 8:00pm.; call the Arena Theatre to get your tickets and see Uncle Charlie in live and living color for yourself.

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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL: A CHANGE

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A new year, a new principal, and a new way of seeing my school – since August, Washington High School has undergone significant changes

as it evolves into a pillar of inspiration, learning, and commitment for our community.

Booker T. Washington High School has had a lasting legacy of diligence and companionship that extends beyond the walls of the school and reaches out into the neighborhoods of Independence Heights; however, in the past few years the question of whether or not our high school and our legacy would stand the test of time was called into question. School programs that our mothers and fathers had participated in like

Super Bowl 50 will be a very interesting one, featuring two teams who weren’t given good odds to be there during the NFL preseason.

Super Bowl 50 will be matching up AFC champions Denver Broncos led by their quarterback Peyton Manning and the NFC champions Carolina Panthers led by their quarterback Cam Newton.

The Carolina Panthers were an underdog team recovering from losing their best wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to a torn ACL during minicamp. The Carolina Panthers managed to go fifteen and one during the regular season in which they won their first fourteen games.

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As many have discovered, the Baby Ocean of Soul, Booker T. Washington’s well known band has gone through a change of direction. The band, formerly under Eric Garcia, is now directed by Mitchell Major, a Southern graduate that is bringing the soul when it comes to the Baby Ocean! The Baby Ocean has always played a wide selection of arrangements, but to see the focus being put on soul every once in a while is nice, considering where we have come from. However, even as we trace back to our roots, we are still always doing something new, like our drum major, Brandon Pallares, our first solo

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cosmetology and home economics disappeared, and were replaced by engineering classes and psychology courses. Some feared that we were losing the heart that made Booker T. Washington a successful school, and when our principal was transferred to an alternative school we feared the worst.

Fortunately, our fears were for nothing. Initially I could only speak from my experience, but I know how much better my experience has been in these past semester compared to my freshman year. I feel as if I am

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taking classes that are relevant to my future, and that will transform my life. I feel like I finally have the opportunity to attend college so that I can turn my success around, and help my family when I am older. I know that my friends and teachers will be there to support me in the future, but as I put this article together I knew my opinion was not enough I needed to ask my peers, and get their perspectives.

Many reported that they could tell the school was changing for the better based on students following the rules like the

By Tyriq Henry

This record was shocking, due to Carolina being ranked twenty three out of the thirty two teams in the NFL to make the Super Bowl. The Carolina Panthers were statistically the best offense the entire season averag-

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dress code policy and getting to class on time. Tyrik Walker, a junior, mentioned that he enjoyed events like Academic Achievement night explaining, “It makes me feel like people are paying attention to the hard work that I am doing.”

Shemia Anderson, also a junior, announced that Dr. Phillips’ presence at the school makes her feel more comfortable and secure. All in all, I feel as if Booker T. Washington High School has had a change of heart in the best way possible.

ing 385.5 yards per game, ranking number one in total yards per game, ranking number one in rushing yards per game and number five in passing yards per game.

The Denver Broncos weren’t expected to make the Super Bowl with an aging quarterback who missed six games this season with a recurring foot injury. Despite the injury problem with Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos defense managed to stay stout carrying the team to an AFC leading twelve and four record. The offense didn’t play very well this season which is unlike a Peyton Manning led offense who is considered to be one of the most prolific quarterbacks of all time.

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Hispanic drum major recognized in the city of Houston on September 4th 2014 by Mayor Annise Parker. The dedication to this program up until now has been amazing, the kids here love it, the alumni can’t wait to see it and we the Ocean can’t wait to bring it. We are open to any new members, with or without experience, and are dedicated to making them an amazing player.

The Ocean can be seen at nearly every school football games and various parades around Houston, but do branch out to other cities and even states at times. We can be caught just about anywhere and we would love to see you!

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Janette Cosley

HOUSTON - Recently, I walked into what was the beginning of Acres Home Business and Economic Development’s 1st luncheon of in 2016. As I entered the room, Olivia Boatner (Aldine Independent School District’s Director of Magnet Schools ) was presenting an award, related to his excellence in service, to Mr. Roy Douglas Malonson,

Director of AHCBED. And moments later, while others may have been across town, standing in a line that is typically wrapped around the building at Houston’s ever popular “Breakfast Klub”, the Acres Home Chamber of Business and Economic Development brought the Breakfast Klub to their luncheon’s guests.

With the same anticipation that its usual patrons seem to have, the luncheon attendees waited in a much more intimate setting for their opportunities to indulge in one of The Breakfast Klub’s signature dishes ( Fried Chicken Wings and Fluffy Waffles ).

And since the owner of The Breakfast Klub, Marcus Davis is a member of the Acres Home

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and before she delved into her oral presentation, Ms. Janette Cosley invited Singer/Performer, Regina Hearne to entertain the crowd with a musical selection, and the crowd was blown away by Ms. Hearnes’s rendition of Gladys Knight’s “Neither One of Us (wants to be the 1st to say goodbye)”.

In fact, the luncheon guests gave a roaring applause, Andrea Cooksey & Rosalyn Sweat stood to Bonner and by the accompanying “Klub Service Team”.

While soft jazz played in the background, the luncheon participants enjoyed the tantalizing comfort food, along with warm networking conversations before the Speaker of the day was brought forward to address the crowd.

The person who was designated to introduce the speaker, Judge Warren “Chappie” Muhammad Jr., gave a smile-provoking testimony about how his personal life had been affected by hers and her establishment’s efforts.

With the crowded room looking on, he spoke with great appreciation to Klub Service Team Miss Janette Cosley about how his own grand-daughter had, in essence, “socially blossomed” during a their feet, and demanded an encore particular “session for youth” that she performance. As an answer, Miss had attended at the Ensemble Theatre, Hearne signaled for someone to queue where Ms. Cosley has served as the her next selection and then she began Executive Director since 2003. singing Whitney Houston’s ballad of After the charming introduction inspiration “I Believe in You and Me”.

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After that, and when she finally did grace the podium, Ms. Cosley gave her listeners a thorough and vivid walk through the life and purpose of Houston’s “Ensemble Theatre” (after which, the Metro Rail System

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has named a designated rail-stop/ destination / landmark). She cited the Ensemble’s history, its achievements, and its key players, as the luncheon guests listened graciously.

By show of hands, many of the luncheon attendees claimed to have already visited the Ensemble Theatre before, but Ms. Cosley proceeded by giving the people a wealth of facts and other information that they might not have known about the establishment.

She gave homage to Miss Eileen Morris, whom she referred to as “the lady who makes the magic happen”.

Also, she gave an endearing account of the late Mister George Hawkins; the man who founded the Ensemble Theatre in 1976.

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