African-American News&Issues

APRIL 17- 23, 2017 | FREE

AframNews

WWW.AFRAMNEWS.COM

African-American News and Issues Newspaper

VOL. 22 ISSUE 13

AframNews

Religion

CHRIST TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH Pastor David Allen, Jr. & Lady Regina Allen

Greater Houston Area/Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex/Austin/San Antonio

SISTERS NETWORK INC.

A National African-America Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization

The OverComers

SEE PAGE 10

Education

Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith Executive Vice Chancellor of Lone Star College

SEE PAGE 9

Briahna Brown, Survivor Constance Charles and Samauri Wilmore

Percy Lavon Julian

Chemist & Research Scientist

SEE PAGE 4

Survivor Karen Jackson, CEO and Founder of Sister Network Inc.

SEE PAGE 8

African

2

American News&Issues

Editorial & Opinion

“THROW THE TOMATOES AND PULL OUT THE HOOK!!!”

The Black Whisperer Darwin Campbell, Senior Journalist

I

t appears that the news from Donald Trump White House comes to us daily in the form of a Court Jester - Sean Spicer -the White House Press Secretary.

A jester, court jester, or fool, was historically an entertainer during the medieval and Renaissance eras who was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain him and his guests.

Roy Douglas Malonson Chairman Shirley Ann Malonson President/C.E.O. Chandra Jarmon

Production/Editor

Kimberly Taylor

Production Asst.

Darwin Campbell

Senior Journalist

Chelsea Davis-Bibb

Journalist

Rebecca S. Jones

Contributing Writer

Mark Spivey

Contributing Writer

Lorenzo Tolbert

Contributing Writer

General: news@aframnews.com Ads: sales@aframnews.com Website: www.aframnews.com African-American News&Issues is published

by African-American News & Issues, Inc., 6130 Wheatley Street, Houston, Texas 77091, (713) 692-1892. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. The entire contents of the paper are copyrighted by African-American News & Issues, Inc. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. African-American News&Issues is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers.

The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the publisher.

African-American News&Issues assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material, unless accompanied by a self-address stamped envelope.

Letter to the Editor

W

e welcome all original responses from our readers to content found in the African-American News&Issues.

Letters to the Publisher may be sent via e-mail to news@aframnews.com. Please keep all letters under 300 words. Be sure to include the author’s name, area of residence. All letters and articles may be verified before they are published. All letters are subjected to editing or being cut for spacing purposes. Thank you in advance for your submission.

TX-2

However, there is very little laughter and entertainment from a Spicer appearance. He is always tight-lipped, pressured and on the defensive. He never gives cool, full and complete clear answers to anything President Trump or his administration is doing.

It’s time to throw the tomatoes and pull out the hook because the fool must go!!!

HIS DAILY ACT IS NOT FUNNY...

Either he is uncomfortable and not the man for the job or he represents and describes a bigger picture of the Trump administration – Overly Suspicious and Under siege by the Press, Social Media and the American people.

Spicer appears at the podium press conferences daily appearing something like a dazed village idiot or a disheveled dancer with a suitcase packed full of unorganized, jumble up words and incomplete phrases that have little meaning.

To me, many of his daily press conferences remind me of a baby working on a jigsaw puzzle.

Many Americans are offended by him and have a hard time feeling good behind his daily talks.

Former President Barack Obama had three trustworthy press secretaries during his administration, Robert Gibbs, Jay Carney and Josh Ernest - and not one of them spawned the controversy in eight long years that Spicer has flamed up in the first 100 days.

Spicer fills that bill as “jester and fool” because he has done

nothing since Trump took office to define him as a true spokesman for the president– as a matter of fact, he continues to prove that he is not.

For example, Spicer recently stoked outrage Tuesday when he compared Adolf Hitler to Syrian President Bashar Assad favorably, saying Hitler did not “sink to the level of using chemical weapons” during World War II. Spicer made the comment at the daily press briefing when asked about Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons in a bombing of their people. He was arguing that Syrian President Bashar Assad was in some way worse than Hitler, whom he described as “despicable.”

Spicer’s comments, which came on the first day of the Jewish holiday Passover, immediately generated outrage in the news media and on social media.

The latest firestorm for the court jester has him acting like a man pinned down in a bunker with the enemy boots approaching.

The outrage continued after he attempted to clarify the remark, with Jews and the Anne Frank Center calling for Spicer to be fired for engaging in Holocaust denial.

Congressional leaders chimed in and also fired back calling for his head on a platter.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said Sean Spicer’s outrageous and misguided remarks about Hitler prove he is not fit to serve as White House Spokesperson and must be fired.

“It is unconscionable to think that in this day and age, a senior member of the White House staff would downplay the horrors of the Holocaust.

TO CONTINUE READING VISIT US ONLINE @ WWW.AFRAMNEWS.COM

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

“CROSSING THE BURNING SANDS AT YOUR OWN RISK”… (PART 2) Before I Lay it Down...

By “Coach” Mark Spivey, M.Ed

“We were a “Charter Line”

back in the 70s; the first one on our campus. With no local fraternity brothers to teach us what to do, we were hauled all over Texas and hazed by members of other chapters in our fraternity. We visited campuses at the University of Texas (Arlington), East Texas State University, North Texas State University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University, and the University of Houston. On “Hell Night” we rode down Main Street in Houston covered in “Croker Sacks” with “Karo Syrup” and “Corn Flakes” poured all over us. It was hell cleaning all of that stuff off us and out of our cars; but that wasn’t even the worst of it…

-Big Red “When I got selected to be interviewed I was nervous. The interview itself was very intense. After the interview I got the phone call that I made the line, which is when my journey began. I was number 2 on line of 12. After being taught some “local” history, our “line” was supposed to remember some of the information prior to the first “set”.

Many of us didn’t know the history.

We got “necked” several times to the point of where I was dizzy. Despite being “touched” or hit repeatedly, I said “I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to do whatever it takes to finish the “process”. The line “dropped” from 12 to 10. We traveled out of town to a football game and were forced to stay in the same room where we were hazed religiously for not knowing all of our “information”.

When we got back to our home campus we had another “set” out in the woods. The line dropped from

10 to 8 afterwards. It would later go from 8 to 4. We got “wood” everyday.

Crossing the “burning sands” took all night. We “passed” peanut butter from mouth to mouth, drank hot sauce, and got more wood. After I crossed, this experience made me a stronger person. I know I could survive anything and show perseverance…”

-High Stepper “It was the most terrible experience I’ve ever been through, but I wasn’t gonna let those assholes defeat me. I thought it was supposed to be about “sisterhood” and what the sorority was all about. They literally assaulted me throughout the entire “process” but I really wanted to be a “member” so I took it. My momma taught me at an early age that if “someone hits me, I better hit them back”. Therefore, it was hard for me to continually let them do it. I never knew what to expect “crossing the burning sands” but I was determined to see it through. After I made it, all I could think of was whupping that one bitch’s ass. I can’t stand her even till today. I pledged 25 years ago…”

-Covergirl The names have been changed to protect the innocent, but the stories are true. So are the perspectives. I cringed at some of the stories given to me as the facial expressions from those being interviewed went from delight to anger. I asked them each would they do it again if they had to.

2 out of the 3 said “no”. Such are the memories when individuals decide to cross the burning sands at their own risks. But, these stories don’t stop here…”

What happens when someone is seriously injured or dies?

We’ll find out in Part 3 on next week.

God bless, good night, and keep yo families together.

- END

Editorial & Opinion

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

IS 17 OLD ENOUGH? The Overflow

By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed

I

was watching the news when I saw a report regarding a young Black teen who is 17 years old and will face trial as an adult. He has been charged with capital murder alleging that he killed both of his parents back in July of last year. It is believed that he shot both of his parents while they were sleeping, and then tried to cover it up by starting a fire. If he is convicted, he faces life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. If he does get convicted, that means he will be 57 years old before he could receive any chances of getting out. This has been a controversial topic for a long time, and the question still stands: Should a 17 year old teenager be tried as an adult?

According to Campaign For Youth Justice, “An estimated 250,000 youth are tried, sentenced, or incarcerated as adults every year across the United States.” In addition, “On any given night in America, 10,000 children are held in adult jails and prisons.” When youth are housed in adult prisons, it is hard to keep them safe, and many eventually suffer mentally from being locked up with adults.

According to Children in Adult Prisons, “Children are up to 36 times more likely to commit suicide after being housed in an adult jail or prison than children incarcerated in juvenile facilities.”

In a recent conversation with Captain Kevin Williams, who is the captain over the juvenile department in Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 1 under Constable Rosen, believes that kids who are 17 should be tried as an adult. He stated, “I think we were born and created with something called a conscience…and if we ignore our conscience then we can run into problems…there’s a little voice in

all of us.” He further stated, “At 17, you’re able to make a conscience decision on what’s right and wrong.”

He also elaborated on the fact that if a child is mentally unstable, then the courts can decide on how to proceed, but other than that, he feels that at 17, teenagers are able to make their own decisions and should be held accountable for them.

As much as it breaks my heart, I have to agree with Captain Williams.

It is very sad to see any teen, black or white to have to give their life to the system, but as the cliché saying goes, “If you do the crime, then you have to do the time.” So, how can we save our youth from making these types of mistakes? At 17, I remember times that I was upset with friends, or even mad about something my parents did or said, but murdering them or anyone in that matter never crossed my mind.

Our young kids are going to make mistakes, but we have to try our best to help prevent the mistakes that could cost them their lives.

Simple Ways We Can Help Our Youth: 1.

2.

Communication-be there for them with an open mind so that they can be free to discuss any issues that they are facing. You may not agree with them, but you need to be there for them.

Our young teens are faced with so much, and sometimes they may feel alone as if no one cares. If we communicate with them, we might be able to help tackle some of the issues before they become a more serious matter.

Identify suspicious behavior- if their behavior change, don’t ignore it and think they are having a bad day. Speak up and lend a helping hand. It’s better to be observant and wrong, rather than have something happen that could have easily been avoided if you had spoken up.

Continue Reading more of The Overflow online @ www.aframnews.com

African

American News&Issues

A MESSAGE TO THE BLACK PRESS – WE MUST UNITE!

T

he late Malcolm X once made reference to a thought that I believe is very true in nature. “What you and I need to is learn to forget our differences. When WE come together, we don’t come together as Baptist or Methodists. You don’t catch hell cause you’re a Baptist, and you don’t catch hell cause you’re a Methodist. You don’t catch hell because you’re a Democrat or Republican. You don’t catch hell because you’re a Mason or Elk and you sure don’t catch hell because you’re an American, cause if you was an American, you wouldn’t catch no hell. You catch hell cause you’re a Black man!”

I chose to use this quote because it symbolizes the truth of how I feel as a Black man living in America. It is one of the key reasons that my wife and I started this newspaper, years ago. I am no racist by a long shot. In fact, some of my dearest friends belong to other races. However, I am not so ignorantly misguided to the fact that there is still something about this Blackness that is and has always been seriously misunderstood. I don’t care how much people choose to believe that just because we have evolved so much as a nation, that race is no longer a factor. Truth is, it was hundreds of years ago and it remains an issue today.

Before me and my wife first started African-American News&Issues, we tried our best to work with other local Black newspapers and publications, but no one wanted to work together. So we made a decision to do what we felt was best and have remained true to doing that for over two decades. We built this paper off of the concept of highlighting and addressing current and historical realities affecting our communi-

ties. With that, we have seen much success, but we are only as successful as those who read and support us.

Therefore, I am making an appeal to members of the Black press within our region to unite and work together. We MUST Understand that it is easier to work together rather than against one another. I have repetitiously been telling and writing to the people of our communities for years the same old message. It is imperative that we wake up and see that we are constantly losing valuable resources that have been a part of our culture since our forefathers’ entrance into these United States.

Historical Black neighborhoods are becoming obsolete on a daily basis; we are losing many of our Black churches and businesses and many other landmarks are becoming extinct. I feel it should be one of the most important duties of any type of Black press related outlet, to expose these truths and raise awareness regarding the many things that have invaded our fortress. But, in order for this to be achieved, we as the Black press first have to come together and utilize our various resources to get the message out to our people.

The main objective of a Black newspaper is to target the Black audience – simple as that!

Therefore, whatever means or tactics that a publication uses to reach that goal is irrelevant to me as long as we are producing and presenting the right messages to our people. It doesn’t take a genius or scholar for folks to know that Black people have a preference.

Some folk chose to stay up to date on Black news by reading The Informer or picking up The Defender, another may peruse

3

We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Chairman

through D-Mars, somebody else’s choice may be the Houston Sun or one of the likes. Regardless of what publication a person chooses to read; it is up to us as leaders of the Black press to ensure that we are in unison presenting the material that directly affects our communities on all levels.

I just believe that, you do not have to agree with everything that a person does or say to support them. I have always said that I don’t care whether a politician is a Democrat or Republican. The most important factor to me is that whoever represents us has the right motives and best interest in mind as it relates to impacting the African-American community. I feel the same way about our Black press here in the city. I really don’t care how other publications reach our people as long as we are sending the same messages to empower our community in a positive manner.

We MUST Understand that jealousy, hatred and fear have been three of the most notorious factors prevalent within our culture against one another. The cycle must stop! If other nationalities and races can come together and support each other for one common goal, then we are no different. We as members of the Black press can work together, if we have the desire to try. Hence, I would like to conclude with the words of Henry Ford, a very successful American businessman. He said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Read More “We MUST Understand” columns online @ AframNews.com!

TX-3

4

African

American News&Issues

OVERCOMERS FROM PAGE 1

Cover Story

TEXAS PRIL 1712-18, - 23, 2017 Texas••AAugust 2013

Two Black Women Blaze Remarkable Personal Trails in Breast Cancer Fight

“Whatever it is you may be going through I know he’s not gonna let it get the best of you You’re an overcomer Stay in the fight ‘til the final round You’re not going under ‘Cause God is holding you right now You might be down for a moment Feeling like it’s hopeless That’s when he reminds you That you’re an overcomer You’re an overcomer” - Mandisa, Christian Contemporary Singer/Performer

HOUSTON - It takes leadership, a visionary spirit and most importantly a desire to survive breast cancer.

When it comes to dealing with it, none fits those descriptions of courage and bravery like survivors, Karen E. Jackson and Constance Charles.

Both Black women have inspiring stories, are true trailblazers and are brave in the fight to make a difference everyday in finding a cure and ending this panacea in the Black community.

Constance Charles

More than 12 years ago, after a self-examination Constance Charles found a cluster of lumps around her right breast.

After going to the doctor, she was diagnosed with breast PC: Tariyah R. Lewis cancer.

“My initial reaction when I found out I had cancer was total surprise. I didn’t have

TX- 4

any history of breast cancer in my family,” she recalls. “...Facing cancer is challenging enough, but I was about to face the journey as a single mom. We didn’t even have another family member in Texas.”

For her, it was not the end, it was actually a new beginning.

This was a blessing in disguise because she and her 15-year-old daughter read stories about survivors, which gave them hope and reassured her daughter that she would be okay.

After telling her daughter and going through the changes and hurdles is only part of her great story, but it has become one of the things in life that has built her faith, hardened her will and made her stronger against an enemy that shows no favorites and takes no prisoners.

that can make a real difference for cancer research, especially in the hands of MD Anderson physicians and scientists.

Charles also participates and supports the vital Sisters Network Stop the Silence Walk and currently enjoys supporting other MD Anderson employees and members of my church dealing with a cancer diagnoses.

The Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community. In April 2010, Sisters Network Inc. made history by hosting the 1st National African Breast Cancer 5K Walk/ Run in Houston. A portion of the funds raised from this event will benefit Sisters Network Inc. Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP).

Karen Eubanks Jackson

Constance always tells single parents, or anyone facing cancer, that the three things that helped her through were faith, family and friends.

“My advice to a single parent going through cancer is to know that this is something that you can beat,” she said. “Do not isolate yourself, and do not turn down help.

Your family and friends want to help. When someone has cancer, it’s not a death sentence.

It’s actually a new beginning. It’s not time to give up, it’s time to fight.”

She currently participates in a group called Sharon’s Angels and walk yearly in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure honoring a friend who is no longer with us.

She even recently took on the cancer fight in a new way. Charles is the latest cancer survivor featured in Jason’s Deli’s Strike Through Cancer campaign, which raises money to support cancer research at MD Anderson.

For every water bottle purchased, Jason’s Deli is giving $0.10 back to MD Anderson.

This may not seem like a lot to some people, but that $0.10 multiplied many times over across nearly 200 Jason’s Deli locations all over the country is money

PC: Brady Carter Photogaphy

Founder/CEO, Karen Eubanks Jackson, is recognized nationally as a true visionary, leader in the African American breast cancer movement and a 23-year breast cancer survivor.

Understanding the historical difficulty in the African American community to discuss cancer and other health concerns, Jackson created a national slogan and branding campaign: STOP THE SILENCE ® to encourage African Americans to discuss their family health and history.

Sisters Network is the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization.

Jackson continues to lead Sisters Network’s nationwide effort to focus the spotlight on increasing breast cancer awareness in the African American community.

“The knowledge and information we share with survivors and families of AfricanAmerican women is information needed to better provide proper assistance to them,” she said. “It is important to be aware so that we can do better in surviving the breast cancer illness.”

History In 1994, Jackson founded Sisters Network Inc., during her personal fight to survive breast cancer Jackson recognized a lack of “sisterhood” in traditional organizations, a staggering breast cancer mortality rate for African American women and limited culturally sensitive material. Often referred to as a breast cancer champion, Jackson’s primary motivation was to break through the silence and shame of breast cancer that immobilizes African American women, restricts their ability to receive support services, interferes with early detection, and ultimately affects their survival rates.

Under her leadership and vision, the organization has developed numerous national breast health outreach initiatives including, but not limited to hosting the only National African American Breast Cancer Conference, Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5k Walk/Run, Teens4Pink, and the Gift for Life Block Walk®, Pink Ribbon Awareness and the First Ladies Brunch. Since the organizations’ inception 22 years ago, Sisters Network has provided over $1million in conference scholarships to help train African American breast cancer survivors to be advocate leaders in their communities though it’s national African American Breast Cancer conference.

The organization provides standardized national educational outreach programs; survivor & family support; empowerment; hope and financial assistance to thousands of women annually through its national network of survivor-run affiliate chapters located in 22 states. She has also been a recognized and highly sought after speaker around the country on the subject of breast cancer.

To continue reading visit www.aframnews.com Story By: Darwin Campbell

Texas • April 17 - 23, 2017

Feature Story

Read us online! www. aframnews. com

5

Breast Cancer Joint Study Offers Hope For African American Women JOINT EFFORT

BETHESDA, MD - The largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women is underway.

Launched last July, the Breast Cancer Genetic Study in African-Ancestry Populations initiative is a collaborative research project that seeks to identify genetic factors that may underlie breast cancer disparities.

The study is funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

“This effort is about making sure that all Americans – no matter their background – reap the same benefits from the promising advances of precision medicine. The exciting new approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ring hollow unless we can effectively narrow the gap of cancer disparities, and this new research initiative will help us do that,” said Douglas R. Lowy, M.D., acting director of NCI. “I’m hopeful about where this new research can take us, not only in addressing the unique breast cancer profiles of African-American women, but also in learning more about the origin of cancer disparities.”

The initiative does not involve new patient enrollment but builds on years of research cooperation among investigators who are part of the AfricanAmerican Breast Cancer Consortium, the African-American Breast Cancer Epidemiology and Risk (AMBER) Consortium, and the NCI Cohort Consortium.

Investigators come from many different institutions, and will share biospecimens, data, and resources from 18 previous studies, resulting in a study population of 20,000 black women with breast cancer.

The grant was awarded to Wei Zheng, M.D., Ph.D., of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennesee; Christopher Haiman, Sc.D., of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; and Julie Palmer, Sc.D., of Boston University.

Additionally, minority scientists from various institutions, including from one Historically Black College and University medical school, are playing an important role in this study, and they have been involved in previous research that this study builds upon.

MAIN CONCERNS Survival rates for women with breast cancer have been steadily improving over the past several decades. However, these improvements have not been shared equally; black women are more likely to die of their disease.

According to Lowy, of most concern is that black women are more likely than white women to be diagnosed with aggressive subtypes of breast cancer.

Also, the rate of triple-negative breast cancer, an

aggressive subtype, is twice as high in black women as compared to white women.

The exact reasons for these persistent disparities are unclear, although studies suggest that they are the result of a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and societal factors, including access to health care. Large studies are needed to comprehensively examine these factors, and NCI is supporting several such efforts, he said.

STUDY BREAKDOWN As part of the study, the genomes of 20,000 black women with breast cancer will be compared with those of 20,000 black women who do not have breast cancer.

“A number of studies have suggested

that genetic factors may influence breast cancer disparities, so we’re hopeful that this project can help to shed further light on this matter.” said Damali Martin, Ph.D., program director for the DCCPS Genomic Epidemiology Branch.

Dr. Martin’s office is working directly with the grant recipients as well as the consortia groups that have been researching black women and breast cancer.

The genomes will also be compared to those of white women who have breast cancer. The project will investigate inherited genetic variations that are associated with breast cancer risk in black women compared to white women. In addition, researchers will examine gene expression in breast cancer tumor samples to investigate the genetic pathways that are involved in tumor development.

NEW HOPE AND PROSPECTS “This $12 million grant—in combination with previous investments—should help advance our understanding of the social and biological causes that lead to disparities in cancer among underserved populations,” said Robert Croyle, Ph.D., director of NCI’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), which is administering the grant. “A better understanding of the genetic contributions

to differences in breast cancer diagnoses and outcomes among African-Americans may lead to better treatments and better approaches to cancer prevention.”

The National Cancer Institute leads the National Cancer Program and the NIH’s efforts to dramatically reduce the prevalence of cancer and improve the lives of cancer patients and their families, through research into prevention and cancer biology, the development of new interventions, and the training and mentoring of new researchers.

For more information about cancer, please visit the NCI website at www.cancer. gov or call NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER. Story By: Darwin Campbell Photo Credit: Tariyah R. Lewis TX- 5

6

African

Business Pretty Girls With Cancer

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

American News&Issues

Movement Spreads Positive Words of Hope, Education and Support to Thousands Fighting Disease

KANDICE’S CHALLENGE Rose was diagnosed with Lymphoma Hodgkin’s, just eight short months after her grandmother passed from the same disease.

To make matters worse, during her junior year she relapsed and was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.

Her fight for life was eased with the news that Kandice’s sister, Kaceee was a perfect match and she received a transplant at Texas Children Hospital.

Her experience made her very active in the fight against Cancer and was recognized as a “Mover and Shaker” for the fight against HIV/AIDs in the African-American community and for involvement in East Austin community and advocating her peers about disease awareness and prevention.

In 2005, she lost her only brother with sarcoma cancer and that increased her involvement, activism and volunteerism to a level where she wanted to reach youth and senior citizens with her personal prevention message – even being selected to attend President Obama’s healthcare planning meeting on HIV/AIDS education in minority communities meeting at the White House in 2009.

In 2010, Rose was diagnosed a third time with cancer and a second with Lymphoma Hodgkin’s stage four and started treatment at M. D. Anderson Hospital.

“PRETTY GIRLS” LAUNCHED LABOR OF LOVE After this latest bout, Rose and high school friend Lindsey TX- 6

Apostolo formed “Pretty Girls with Cancer” in 2012, after discovering the diagnosis came just weeks apart.

Both received respective treatments, but Lindsey lost her battle with ovarian cancer. Rose – now a survivor and Founder and President and CEO of PGWC, kept their hopes and dreams alive and now uses their idea to assist cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with social services, referrals and coordinating events to raise funds for cancer patients.

“Pretty, Positive and Power against Cancer...our motto,” Rose stated in her information. “We are ready to make a difference in the way cancer plays on women and girls self-esteem.”

According to Rose, the main goals are to focus on self esteem, confidence, building relationships and connecting everyone in the battle to beat cancer together for support.

“We want to create an atmosphere for our sisters of all ages with all cancers have pre and post cancer treatment support,” she added. “Pretty Girls with Cancer also wants to be ambassadors in our communities educating and bringing awareness on early detection.”

LaRecya Dunn is the Administrator Director and Community Liaison for Pretty Girls with Cancer and says the effort in helping thousands do exactly what Rose dreamed of accomplishing at the idea’s inception.

“I am dedicated to PGWC for many reasons. I am a strong believer of mind over matter and i believe that the services we provide teaches and encourages cancer survivors, cancer patients, and caregivers just that,” Dunn said. “I don’t have cancer, but I have been a caregiver to a cancer patient and breast cancer runs in my family on both sides.”

She said it also helps that the founder and her are alumni and great friends.

HOW PGWC IS DIFFERENT The focus of PGWC is not research, it’s education. Even before its programs and campaigns, Rose knew and understood the power of educating the community, boosting awareness and promoting early detection.

Some of that work comes in the form of holding sisterly events, doing signature programs, emotional support and referral services available to everyone.

“PRETTY”- WHAT’S IS IN A NAME?

Kandice A. Rose & LaRecya Dunn

ORGANIZATION “NUTZ AND BOLTZ”

printing and promoting materials, phone and internet, volunteer training, office supplies and travel to events.

Other programs and campaigns offered include: • “Too Pretty for Cancer” campaigns • Tots of Love Program • Sisterly Relations • Support-A-Care Giver • Glamping Retreat • Fundraisers include: • Kouture 2 Fight Kancer • All Pink Zumbathon • Coinz 4 Kids with Cancer Education and Awareness Programs include: • Be the Match Programs • Community Outreach

PGWC is a registered charity and non-profit organization.

Funds raised go toward supporting volunteers and creating educational and prevention campaigns in the community and bring awareness on: • Be the Match Registry • Recognizing Early Warning Signs • Knowing You Cancer Risks • Taking Control of your life and living healthy • The annual budget also includes shipping and postage,

Her efforts have been recognized by many including being the youngest nominee to receive “Top 30 Influential Women in Houston” for her work with PGWC. It has been successful and inspiring to countless thousands, because both Rose and Lindsey believed you can keep your self confidence, stay positive and be powerful while fighting cancer.

“We cannot do this without a team,” she noted. “We have programs for everyone. PGWC includes anyone, any age, any gender when it comes to educating

Rose said the word pretty means lovely, charming, delightful, personable and appealing.

“When diagnosed with cancer, it strips so much away from you, it affects your entire life more than anyone knows,” she said. “It is so important to keep yourself in a positive mind frame and know that you are bigger than cancer.”

She said she encourages pretty smiles, positive attitudes, loving ways and believes that keeping that delightful personality is a key that will help you fight cancer.

“We tell our sisters, “We’re too Pretty for Cancer”, because we will not let cancer dim our light.”

and giving awareness on cancer and general health.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVED Rose noted that to join a “pretty powerful volunteer team” and help you save a life , support a cancer patient or “Be the Match” or to be part of community health outreach efforts, you can visit the site at www.prettygirlswithcancer.com to learn more.

By: Darwin Campbell | Photo Credit: Tariyah R. Lewis

ADVERTISE in the NEXT EDITION! to release MAY 1, 2017 6th Edition

H-Town Black Konnect

The

HOUSTON - At 14 years old, most girls are focused on friends, fun and the future. However, for Kandice A. Rose, her challenge was more than sugar and spice and everything nice.

Connecting Our Communities to the services they need!

Promote Your Black-Owned Business in the Largest Circulated Black Business Journal #TheHTownBK

Inquire today by Calling (713) 692-1178 There are still spots available 100,000 copies circulated throughout the city!

EDITION DATE: April 10 - 16, 2017 (Vol. 22 Issue 12) EDITION DATE: April 17 - 23, 2017 (Vol. 22 Issue 13)

What’s Happenin’

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

23 SUNDAY Queendom Come

Marketplace Heading:

Public Notice 29 SATURDAY One Hand Washes

7

Read us online! www. aframnews. com

NOW HIRING

Sister Summit ‘17 the Other Contact Information 5601 W. Loop South Free Networking Event Lopez Houston, TX 77081Name: Arturo Houston Marriot • Must be a self starter and self motivator Phone: 713.718.7463 Beginning at 9am Westchase Hotel • Must be knowledgeable of business SOUTHEAST Email: arturo.lopez@hccs.edu For more info contact: 2900 Briarpark Dr SOUTHWEST Tearsheet/Copies: (832) 623-2323 Address for Houston, TX 77042 development Sealed proposals will be received in Must have knowledge 12pm to 4pm WEDNESDAY 3100 Main Street • Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Procurement Operations (3100 Main For more77002 info contact: of maps and Houston, Texas Mayor Sylvester Street, Room No. 11A06, Houston, programs: Publisher, Word, Excel and (832) 509-0077 city of Houston Turner Texas 77002) until 2:00PM (local Powerpoint Art Scholarship Reception For more information SATURDAY time) on Tuesday, May AD COST 901 Bagby Nigerian-American call 713-692-1892 9, 2017.

• Must be creative with the ability to design and Houston, TX 77002 Multicultural Council sales@aframnews.com Documents can be obtained at: layout, proofread and edit.

4:30pm to 6pm 6th Annual Gala & www.hccs.edu/procurement.

Cost to run ad for 1 week SATURDAY • Social media and website experience For more info contact: Awards Night The Missouri City $151.20 (713) 520-9267 Doubletree Greenway • Must be a skilled Office Organizer (TX) Chapter of the Link, Plaza Hotel THURSDAY Inc. & The Choice • Must have Telephone/Email Etiquettes E Greenway Plaza DEADLINE TOTAL 6NET COST for 2 weeks:Foundation, Inc. Houston, TX 77046 • Must be able to create manual/e-file system 2017 Congressional Art “Choice Awards” $302.40 Pro Football Hall of Fame Beginning at 6pm Competition • Must have excellent note taking/listening and Leadership in Action Gridiron Glory For more info contact: For more info contact: Luncheon reporting skills Traveling Exhibit (832) 768-9080 Congressman Al Green The Citadel Houston Texas Southern Univ • Marketing and sales required.

3003 S Loop West, Ste. 460 SATURDAY 12130 Kirby Dr 3100 Cleburne Houston, TX 77054 Nigerian-American • Pay depends on experience Houston, TX 77045 Houston, TX 77004 (713) 383-9234 Multicultural Council 11am to 2pm Please sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183 For more info contact: • Grant writing is a plus 6th Annual Gala & FRIDAY For more info contact: (713) 313-1361 Awards Night • Email your resume to sales@aframnews.com by 12 NOON Wednesday the week before Monday State Representative (713) 553.5008 TUESDAY Doubletree Greenway Jarvis Johnson Summer House Plaza Hotel Senior Spring Fling Open Mic Tacos Karoake 6 E Greenway Plaza “Strut your Stuff Houston, TX 77046 Fashion Extravaganza” O#112784 Drinks and Friends 435 El Dorado Blvd Beginning at 6pm 6719 W. Montgomery Rd. Webster, TX 77598 For more info contact: Houston, TX 77091 Beginning at 9pm (832) 768-9080 10:30am to 12:45pm For more info contact: For more info contact: SATURDAY house.summer@gmail.com (713) 699-3043 PV Nurses Alumni, Houston SATURDAY SATURDAY 34th Annual Scholarship Council Member Lone Star Summit Luncheon Edwards Foundation The Doubletree by Community Empowerment Star Gala Celestial Hilton - Hobby Airport 2017 Be the Solution Celebration DateDr 8181 Airport Blvd Signature Series 1601 Lake Robins Houston, TX 77061 Texas Southern Univ The Woodlands, TX 77380 11:30am to 1:30pm 3100 Cleburne 6:00pm to midnight Lone Star College is affordable, close to home, and For more info contact: Houston, TX 77004 For more info contact: (415) 350-6990 offers Associate Degrees, certifications for work in 10:30am to 1:00pm (832) 813-6592 For more info contact: high-demand industries, and credits that enable you Malcolm X Essay Contest (832) 393-3012 to transfer anywhere to jump start your career.

Houston Community College Request for Proposals (RFP) Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services Service Area No. 2 Project No. 17-11

CARRIERS NEEDED

26

29

29

APR Apr 17 - Apr 30 27

29

18

22

28

Take huge strides

29

at the largest college in Houston.

29

#StartCloseGoFar

REGISTER NOW!

74th Anniversary 4827 Creekmont Dr Houston, TX 77091 Beginning at 9am For more info contact: (713) 686-6884

SUBSCRIBE NOW!

African-American News&Issues

will host its first annual “Malcolm X” Essay contest for grades K - 12. All interested parties should contact (713) 692-1892 to recieve requirements. The deadline for entry is April 28, 2017. Winners will be announced May 15, 2017. Brunch and reading of winmning essays will be held May 20, 2017 at the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc. located at 6130 Wheatley Street Houston, Texas 77091 at 11:30am. Winners will recievea prize.

Hurry & sign up today! www.aframnews.com

04.04.17.02

23 SUNDAY New Hope MBC

Financial Aid and scholarships available. Visit LoneStar.edu/FA or call 281.290.2700.

LoneStar.edu/Registration 04.04.17.02 LSC Registration-AfricAmNewsAd-4.88x5_v3.indd 1

TX4/5/17 7:57 AM7

8

African

American News&Issues

Did You Know

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

Percy Lavon Julian 1899-1975

Black Kollectibles & F lowers New

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

P

ercy Lavon Julian, a grandson of slaves, became a world-renowned chemist and research scientist whose discoveries eased the pain and suffering of millions by making affordable treatments for glaucoma, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer, according to blackhistorynow.com

“BLOOM” SOUP MUG 24 oz.

Uniquse!

Gift

“NUBIAN QUEEN” TRAVEL MUG 16 oz.

“GORGEOUS GRANNY” POCKET MIRROR

Availabl Now! e

With graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Vienna, he triumphed over institutional and social prejudice to achieve unprecedented success in his field.

Overcame Race and Education Hurdles Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1899, Julian was one of six children. Education was a passion instilled by their father (a railroad mail clerk) and mother (a schoolteacher). Two sons became physicians, three daughters earned master’s degrees, and Julian would become the most successful of the children.

INTERIOR FLOOR MAT 29 1/2 X 17 3/4

Gift Shop: 713-692-1100 or 713-692-1195 email: contact@shirleyannflowershop.com

Store Hours: Thursday 11:30 - 4pm | Friday & Saturday 6130 Wheatley Street | Houston, TX 77091

We Appreciate Our Customers!

TX-8

Public schooling for Black children was only provided up to eighth grade by the City of Birmingham, so Julian had to travel to Montgomery, Alabama, to attend high school at the State Normal School for Negroes.

After graduation, he taught

for two years at Fisk University, a Black college in Nashville Tennessee. He was then awarded the Austin Fellowship in Chemistry to attend Harvard University. He excelled, earning straight As and a master’s degree in 1923 at the top of his class. Again, racist presumptions frustrated his desire to teach at a major university.

Warned that white students would refuse to study under an African American teacher, Julian instead taught at West Virginia State College for Negroes, and then two years as an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Howard University in Washington, DC. From Teacher to Feats in Research In 1935, Julian was named Director of Research of the Glidden Soya Products Division where he would remain until 1954.

Overcoming racial sterotypes of the era, he was the first Black scientist hired for such a prestigious position, and achieved such breakthrough discoveries as an aerofoam flame retardant based on soy protein, used by the Navy

in World War II to suppress fires at sea.

Successful Scientist/ Inventor/Businessman Julian started his own company, Julian Laboratories, in 1954, specializing in the production of his synthetic cortisone.

With the discovery that wild yams from Mexico were more effective than soy for certain products, he started a Mexican division of the company. Smith, Kline and French bought a division of his business in 1961 for $2.3 million, making Julian one of the wealthiest and most accomplished Blacks of his era.

He was also finally recognized for his scientific achievements with numerous awards and honors.

His discoveries would lead directly to the development of chemical birth control, and medicines to suppress the immune system in support of organ transplants.

He died of liver cancer in 1975, renowned for his work as a chemist and as an advocate for African American scientists.

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017 Dr. Harvey-Smith from page 1

College Connection

Read us online! www. aframnews. com

9

Embracing Over 25 Years of Academic Excellence with Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith dedicated many years to Baltimore City Community College, where she served first as a counselor and swiftly soared through the professional ranks.

Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith, Former Predisent Bill Clinton & Donald Wayne Smith during an appearance at the Common Man Restaurant in Claremont, NH in January 2016. Photo Credit: www.rivervalley.edu/photos

HOUSTON - “I believe that education is the key to helping young people find their way out of poverty, it opens doors and prepares them to overcome all manner of challenges with confidence. I am passionate about finding ways to connect young people and not so young people to the power of education. So, whether it’s a degree or training and development, I believe education inspires hope, opens doors and it illuminates opportunities.”

These words were rendered by one of the newest members to Lone Star College.

Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith was appointed as the Executive Vice Chancellor of Lone Star College. African-American News Issues was privileged to conduct an interview with the accomplished educator. Read on to learn more about this passionate and inspiring leader within the academic community.

Alicia Harvey-Smith hails from Baltimore, Maryland. She was raised with five brothers and two sisters by loving parents, the late Zelma Marie and Ned Harvey. While her parents did not attend college, they understood the power of education and hard work. As a result, they encouraged their children to excel and to be the very best in whatever field they chose to enter. This concept assisted young Alicia with understanding early on that education was going to be the key to her success. Therefore, she made preparations following her graduation from Western High School, the oldest public all-girls high school remaining in the nation, found-

ed in 1844, to continue her education and her contributions to academic excellence.

She enrolled at Morgan State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. While attending Morgan State, she met and married the love of her life, Donald Wayne Smith, an ROTC cadet and history major. After completing her undergraduate studies, she achieved a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from The John Hopkins University. She then matriculated at the University of Maryland where she ultimately attained a Ph.D. in Counseling and Personnel Services.

After-which time, she was recruited to take on deanships at the Community College of Baltimore County, designated at that time as a Vanguard Learning Institution. She labored as the dean of Learning Support Systems and dean of Learning & Student Development, consecutively. In 2008, she was called upon to serve as vice president of Student Affairs and returned to Baltimore City Community College. She operated in that capacity until 2013, when she was appointed to serve as the president and CEO of River Valley Community College in New Hampshire.

River Valley Community College, which had at the time of her arrival two locations in Claremont and Keene.

During her tenure as President, Dr. Harvey-Smith expanded partnerships with business and industry, achieved significant success in fundraising, led the college’s

first-ever Development Campaign, acquiring much needed scholarship dollars and equipment, while heightening the college’s visibility and support locally and nationally. Her leadership helped to transform the colleges’ culture by establishing an infrastructure focused on student access, student success, teaching and learning, and sustainability. Making important capital improvements and expansions; under her guidance the college acquired funding, and negotiated the opening of its new academic center in Lebanon, NH which expanded access within its service area. During her time as President, River Valley Community College increased enrollment, gained specialized accreditations and revitalized its nursing program regaining national accreditation. After a very successful career in Baltimore and most recently New Hampshire, Dr. Harvey-Smith relocated to Houston to become a part of Lone Star College.

To continue reading visit us online @ www.aframnews.com By: Rebecca S. Jones

Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith’s Overview of Commitment to Education: Dr. Harvey-Smith began her “calling to serve” over two decades ago. In the beginning of her professional career, she worked as a Basic Skills Educator for the United States Army, through Central Texas College when her husband was stationed at Fort Polk in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. After-which time she served as a Special Educator in K12 public education in Baltimore, before she and her husband relocated to New Jersey, when her husband was stationed at Fort Dix Army Base. While there, she secured employment at Burlington County College in Pemberton, New Jersey as a Coordinator and Instructor. Upon leaving New Jersey, they returned to Baltimore where she TX-9

10

Read us online! w w w.a f r a m n e w s .c om Apostolic Church from page 1

Religion

PASTOR DAVID ALLEN, JR. Pastor, was chosen as the shepherd. In May of 1984, installation services were held for Pastor Allen Sr. and a new era for CTAC began. Four years afterwards, a new worship center was constructed as God continued to expand the ministry.

During the time period of 1995-2010, Pastor David Allen Sr. was elevated to Suff. Bishop. Being a trail blazer, he established many firsts in CTAC’s ministry which continue today. CTAC ministries include a prison outreach, food pantry, outreach to local small ministries, praise dancing, and the church’s popular Christmas Cantata. After 25 years of pastoring, the Lord prompted Bishop Allen to name his son, Pastor David Allen, Jr. as successor.

Pastor David Allen, Jr. & Lady Regina Allen

Pastor David Allen, Jr.

FIFTH WARD - Many parents live a lifetime working to build a fortune to leave a financial inheritance to their children.

While the road is narrow, amongst those that labor and toil to leave a spiritual inheritance for their children to acquire or mirror. Personally, I believe that there is no greater inheritance that a parent can leave a child than to equip them with the essential tools to ensure that they will have eternal soul security.

Apparently, this thought is one that I shared with the late, Bishop David Allen, Sr. For it was just six weeks prior to his passing, that he commissioned his son, Pastor David Allen, Jr. to lead Christ Temple Apostolic Church (CTAC), in his stead. Continue reading to learn more about this threegeneration spiritual relay, conceived in the heart of Houston’s Fifth Ward.

David Allen, Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas to Carol Ann and David Allen, Sr. He was one of five boys reared in a religious home. His family relocated to Houston in 1976. A year later, he graduated from M. B. Smiley High School. Upon graduating, he enrolled at the University of Houston and studied Engineering. Although he did not complete his degree, he was involved in an engineering program which paved the way for him to advance into the industry. He started out as a draft person that eventually evolved into a civil/structural computer aide designer (CAD). He went on to work in this capacity for over 25-years. His role as a civil/structural computer aide designer afforded him the opportunity to serve in lead roles as a CAD coordinator on major projects both domestically and abroad in Caracas, Venezuela.

History of Christ Temple Apostolic Church (CTAC)

After retiring from the engineering field in 2004, he came on board to serve full-time as Church Administrator at CTAC. On February 20, 2010, he was installed as Pastor of CTAC by his father Bishop David Allen, Sr. This installment solidified him as the third pastor of the church in eight decades.

In 1937, eight individuals, inspired by the Spirit of God and led by Founder/Pastor A. J. Patterson, established Pentecostal Assembly in Houston during the Great Depression. They built the initial edifice of lumber from apple crate boxes purchased from Southern Pacific Railroad. During the years of 1937-1976, the church relocated several times and engaged in impactful ministry under Senior District Elder Patterson. On July 12, 1976, CTAC became incorporated and growth necessitated a building program. The following year, building improvements were completed and the building was dedicated.

On March 27, 1984, Elder Patterson entered his heavenly home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Through his many years of hard work, fasting, and praying he left a profound legacy. He and the ministry of CTAC established 12 churches and two outreach ministries, edified more than 2,500 members, and helped countless souls receive their salvation.

The next month, District Elder David Allen, Sr., (stepson of Elder A.J. Patterson) who had served eight years as Assistant TX - 10

CTAC in 2017 “Write the Vision, Make it Plain” Pastor Allen has proven to be a gifted teacher, who is passionate about discipleship. During our interview, he shared his vision for the 80-year-old religious pillar in the community.

He said, “We have been working to transition the ministry from what we call a, ‘traditional ministry’. We are Apostolic or Pentecostal, but when I say ‘tradition’, I’m not talking about necessarily - denomination. I’m just talking about - the way we do church and ministry. In doing that, we are trying to cast a broader net and be appealing to all ages.” To aid that agenda, CTAC has shortened its service to two-hours and is working to transition to a 90-minute service.

TO CONTINUE READING VISIT WWW.AFRAMNEWS.COM BY: REBECCA S. JONES

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

In Loving Memory of Pastor Jasper Troy Hayward ACRES HOME - On April 2, 1965 in Houston, Texas, Jasper Troy Hayward was born in Herman Hospital, to proud parents, Jasper Hayward and Gertha Hayward.

Jasper Troy accepted Christ as his Savior and Lord and was baptized at The Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of his father Rev. Jasper Hayward, who preceded him in death.

Jasper Troy accepted his call into The Gospel Ministry at the age of twenty-four.

Jasper Troy Hayward attended public school in Houston, Texas.

He graduated from Sam Houston High in 1983. Upon graduation, he attended Prairie View A&M University for 3 years, also. He was a Master Barber for 20 years and he also attended the College of Biblical Studies- Houston.

Rev. Jasper Troy Hayward was a great teacher and master of the Word of God. The lord blessed him with many gifts and talents.

He was a great musician. He began playing for the church at the age of 12. He played for many churches in the Houston area.

On May 19, 2011, Jasper Troy united in Holy Matrimony to Patricia A. Thomas Hayward. They supported each other in the Ministry.

Rev. Jasper Troy Hayward became the Pastor of Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church on October 15, 2015.

Although Pastor Jasper Troy Hayward was ill, he continued doing the work God called him to do.

On Sunday, March 5, 2017, Pastor Jasper Troy preached his last message; I John 4:19, “We Love Him Because He First Loved Us.” He was a man of God, he was God’s shepherd, preaching and teaching the Word of God until the end. The Lord has called him home to receive his reward during his last message he prayed for the church.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted and loving wife, Patricia Hayward: his mother, Minister Gertha L. Hayward; daughter, Brittane T. Brown; son Joshua T. Thomas; 3 grandchildren, Langston Emory Brown, Paige Thomas and Randy Sinclair Brown; 3 sisters-in-law, Angelina, Mona, and Sheina; 1 nephew, Damian Washington; 3 nieces, DeShun Jenkins (Darnell), LaKeisha Christman (Yur’rum) and Jasmine Barrett, and a host of great nieces and nephews, and uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

Community

African

American News&Issues

11

DON’T DEPEND ON AN AMBER ALERT TO SAVE BLACK GIRLS- FEMALE; ORGANIZATIONS MUST UNITE FOR A COMMON CAUSE ing victims, so there is definitely cause for alarm as we see what is being done to find these girls in our nation’s capital.

Mayor Sylvester Turner has created a task force-the Houston area Council on Human Trafficking because Texas is high on the list of states for the number of calls received by the national human trafficking resource center. Thus, what is happening in another state with the abduction of black girl does give reason for all Texans to be alarmed, especially when in 2015 there are statistics that indicate most of the victims here were women and more than half were minors.

H

ave you noticed that there is no beeping on your smart phone or flashing lights with messages on the highway about the numerous black and brown girls that have vanished within 24 hours in this country?

If the response to the girls missing in D.C. hasn’t even prompted the same news coverage that is of the same magnitude of a jersey

missing from a professional foot ball player then I would imagine that the media is not interested in exposing the prevalence of human trafficking as the probable cause as to why these girls are missing.

This gives me reason to believe that a nationwide Amber Alert should not be expected anytime soon in seeking to save these victims! In the past few years Houston has had the highest number of human traffick-

Breast Cancer Awareness Lorraine E. McKinney, D.P.M. Podiatrist

W

hile our country is painted pink for breast cancer awareness in October, we had an April pink sighting in Houston last week. The eighth annual Sisters Network Stop the Silence Walk/ Run brought awareness to a continuing concern about breast cancer in the African-American community.

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, no matter what their race or ethnicity. It is the second leading cause of cancer death for several ethnicities, including African-American women. It is the most common cause of cancer death for Hispanic women.

The abnormal growth of cells in the body can strike practically any organ system. When the cells have problems with their growth patterns, cancer can occur. Breast cancer is when there is abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue. As many

Queendom Come, Inc. recognizes that there is limitless immeasurable value in the female.

Queendom Come, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit female empowerment and mentoring organization established to teach, train and nurture girls as they transition to adults are committed to sound the alarm about our missing girls. The organization founders strongly believe that working with other organizations to bring attention and awareness to this issue is crucial.

Queendom Come founders in our families and communities are touched with breast cancer, we must strive to bring awareness to this disease. We can do this in three main ways: look, listen, and lower risk.

LOOK: Look at your body. You are with your body every day. A doctor may only see your body once per year, at an annual medical visit, so it is important to perform your own self check and alert the doctor to anything that looks or feels abnormal to you.

Do the breast self-examination at least once per month. If you see anything that looks questionable, or even if you are not sure, contact your doctor for an appointment. Often, with breast cancer, as with some

know that they cannot do it alone so a theme repeatedly reiterated by the directors is that “Queens don’t compete, we collaborate”.

Thus, these women continue to find ways to raise awareness to gender specific issues and unite with other organizations to better serve the community. Recently, women and girls of various ages, religions, and social economic backgrounds came together as one sisterhood at the Shrine of the Black Madonna to support Queendom Come, Inc’s Fundraiser “THE CROWNING”.

The Shrine was the perfect gathering place for this royal affair hosted by the founders of Queendom Come Inc as it’s a purposeful space of enlightenment and love.

As women were walking in the venue throughout the day wearing head pieces, scarves, wraps, turbans, weaves, afros, dread locks, braids, to support the organization it was evident that each felt welcomed and a sense of belonging. The décor was modernly regal as purple African fabric draped the furnishing and weaved around candles lightly burning to illuminate the stage as Queen Wakiti opened up the gathering with prayer. The beaded crystals cascading along the stairs with a

gold crown placed in the center of a small glass table attracted the audience into the sacred setting where Queen Oshea gave a succinct introduction of the mission of the nonprofit and spoke on the purpose for the occasion. The purpose of The Crowning Fundraiser was to provide women of color with a space to embrace their natural beauty and empower others to do the same.

The intention of the gathering was to celebrate women of color who’ve made a choice to cover their heads based on consciousness of culture, historical pride, religious significance, or freedom of creativity.

To continue reading visit us online @ www.aframnews.com Submitted By: Qiana Manns

other diseases, there are signs that you may be able to see. For example, dimpling of the breast skin, redness, and discharge from the nipples can be some of the signs of breast cancer.

However there are times when these signs are not detected on self-examination, and mammograms become necessary to further determine if there is an abnormality in the breast tissue.

done every two years in women older than 55. However, in women with a mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, those screenings should begin much sooner. This information should be shared with your doctor, so they can make the determination of which screening tests you should have and when you should have them.

LISTEN: Listen to the recommendations of your physician, and of the American Cancer Society, who say that, women 40 years of age and older should begin having breast cancer screenings. Annual mammograms (“breast x-rays”) usually begin around 45years of age, but can be

LOWER RISK: There are some lifestyle changes we can all make to reduce our overall cancer risk. These include saying no to tobacco, limiting alcoholic beverages, and getting plenty of exercise.

Continue reading online @ www.aframnews.com TX-11

12

African

American News&Issues

TEXAS • APRIL 17 - 23, 2017

®

®

02 5 items!

11 in buy Get up to

meal deal!

save more than

BUY

4

$ 65 in

X FREE

items! with in-store coupons

$

H-E-B Soft Drinks

12 pk., 12 oz. cans assorted varieties That’s up to

$

two (2) Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks

10 ct. assorted varieties That’s up to

$

• Del Monte Whole Kernel or Cream Style Sweet Corn, Sweet Peas, or French Style or Cut Green Beans

2.50

free!

buy

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches, Frittatas or Stuffed Hash Browns 4 - 6 ct. assorted varieties

14.5 - 15.25 oz.

• Idahoan Family Size Mashed Potatoes 8 - 8.2 oz. assorted varieties

• Hill Country Fare Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix, 14.25 oz. or Triple Fudge, 16 oz.

with in-store coupons

GET

H-E-B Rotisserie Chicken or H-E-B Natural 1.98 free!

Rotisserie Chicken assorted varieties buy

3

FREE

That’s up to

$

2.18

free!

buy

two (2) Eckrich Smoked Sausage or Eckrich Lil’ Cocktails 10 - 14 oz. assorted varieties

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Thin Potato Chips, 11 oz.

assorted varieties (Excludes Ridged & Wavy varieties)

GET Llévatelo

free! ¡gratis! with in-store coupon Keebler Sandwich Crackers

8 pk. assorted varieties

Llévatelo GET

¡gratis! free! with in-store coupon

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel

11.5 - 11.7 oz. assorted varieties

Llévatelo GET

¡gratis! free! with in-store coupon

Big Red, 2 L assorted varieties

(Big Red Brand Only)

That’s up to

$

1.67

free!

buy

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat

15 - 16 oz. assorted varieties Prices Good Wednesday, April 19 Thru Tuesday, April 25, 2017 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

Some items may not be available in all stores. Items not valid at Central Market. Due to the popularity of our Extra Low Prices Every Day, we reserve the right to limit quantities. Limit Rights Reserved. We Accept Lone Star Card, WIC And Manufacturers’ Coupons. ©2017 HEB, 17-3144 visit www.heb.com

TX-12

That’s up to

$

2.69

free!

Llévatelo GET

¡gratis!

free! with in-store coupon

Cracker Barrel or Kraft Natural Slices

7 - 8 oz. assorted varieties

Llévatelo

¡gratis!