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September 6 - 13, 2024 - Dayton Weekly News
September 6 - 13, 2024
Where Does VP Kamala Harris Stand on Healthcare?
Vol. 30, Issue 50
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Fatman Scoop, Grammy-Winning Rapper, Has Died at 53
The rapper had a medical emergency during a performance.
As the 2024 election approaches, health is a critical election platform topic. In this piece, we wanted to examine Vice President Harris’s position on healthcare and issues related to women’s health and the potential implications for our future.
During her tenure as California’s Attorney General, Harris was a dedicated advocate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She recognized its potential to significantly expand healthcare access for millions of women and took decisive action to defend the ACA in court. Her efforts ensured that women could access essential health services without financial barriers. This commitment to women’s health laid a solid foundation for her
career in the U.S. Senate and beyond. Her Fight Against Fibroids Harris’s focus on women’s health intensified as she transitioned to representing California in the U.S. Senate. One of her early legislative efforts was the introduction of the Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act in 2020. This bill was geared toward increasing funding for research and raising awareness about uterine fibroids, a condition that disproportionately affects
our community. Her Push for Affordable Healthcare In 2019, Kamala Harris proposed a plan to prevent the U.S. from paying more for prescription medication than other developed countries. Her plan aimed to cap drug prices at an average of those in different nations. During her presidential run, Harris also advocated for Medicare for All, a single-payer insurance proposal. She emphasized the deeply personal nature of Continued onPage 7
While performing at Hamden Town Center in Connecticut on Friday night, rapper Fatman Scoop, born Isaac Freeman III, collapsed onstage. Paramedics began administering CPR, and the 53-year-old rapper was taken to the hospital by ambulance. On Saturday, his family announced he passed away. According to the CTPost, “The Office of The Chief Medical Examiner said the cause of death still requires further study and is still unknown as of Sunday afternoon.”
The rapper is best known for collaborating with Mariah Carey on the iconic “Be Faithful” and winning a Grammy for “Lose Control” with Missy Elliot and Ciara, as well as for the remix with Faith Evans of “Love Like This. His influence on hip-hop was evident by the tributes that poured all weekend on social media from people like Questlove, who said, “He was an embodiment of what hip-hop was truly all about,” and DJ DNice, who called it “a major loss for the culture.”
chapel serves as a tribute to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, incorporating repurposed artifacts from the original chapel into the Good Samaritan Chapel. The original chapel’s pews, woodwork, doors, chandeliers, and stainedglass windows are integrated into the new space. The chapel also serves as a museum featuring a hallway of artifacts from the former hospital, including its cornerstone, historical plaques, and stonework. "What began in 1932 with the Sisters of Charity remains strong today with our Foundation’s commitment to our community," said Jenny Lewis, MBA, CFRE, president and CEO of Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton and system vice president of philanthropy at Premier Health. "Constructing a chapel at the North Campus reaf-
firms our promise to continue the legacy of Good Samaritan and provide a space of hope and healing." This 1,500-square-foot chapel was made possible through fundraising efforts by Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton. “The opening of the Good Samaritan Chapel is a profound milestone for our hospital and community,” said Marquita Turner, chief operating officer at Miami Valley Hospital. “We are incredibly grateful to the Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton and its generous donors for making this beautiful vision a reality.” Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton is still accepting donations for the Good Samaritan Chapel. To learn more information or donate to the project, contact (937) 208-4623 or visit gsfoundationdayton. org.
Center, Inc. ($5,000) to assist in covering food expenses for the afterschool program. Fisher Nightingale Houses ($2,600) to replace worn cookware in Fisher Houses I and II. Friends of the House of the People ($7,500) to assist in renovating bathrooms and improving the livelihood of Rwandan refugees. Good Neighbor House ($5,000) to purchase and install a new freezer unit, accessible ramps and flooring. Greater Edgemont Community Coalition ($6,000) to cover the cost of sup-
plies, tools and water to sustain community gardens in neighboring food desserts. Habitat for Humanity for Greater Dayton ($7,500) to assist in plumbing and electric repairs for two homeowners in the Edgemont and South Dayton View neighborhoods. Helping Hands of Dayton ($2,500) to purchase personal care items needed for Care Kits that are distributed to families facing unexpected hospital stays. Junior Achievement of O.K.I. Partners ($3,900) to lease buses so Dayton Public School students
Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton Opens Chapel at Miami Valley Hospital North
Good Samaritan Foundation-Dayton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Good Samaritan Chapel on Sept. 5 at Miami Valley Hospital North. The goal of this $1 million project is to provide an area of hope, healing, and prayer to the hospital’s patients, families, staff, and the community. The new interfaith
But Fatman Scoop was also a fixture on NYC radio as a DJ for Hot 97 and, more recently, on Audacy’s 94.7 The Block (Mister Cee was also a DJ). Skip Dillard, Brand Manager for Audacy’s 94.7 The Block, told 1010 WINS that Freeman—who he described as a “fixture in hip-hop, New York radio, and known internationally.” “He would go all over the world spreading this joy of hip-hop and performance and [was] loved by the artist community, I mean revered. I don’t think the guy had one person that disliked him at all,” Dillard said. While Freeman was a performer, he was also a family man—a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a father, brother, uncle, and friend. His family released a statement saying in part: “He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength, and courage. Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the undisputed voice of the club. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity. His joy was infectious, and the generosity he extended to all will be deeply missed but never forgotten.” May he rest in peace. Freeman’s name will be added to the list of rappers who left us too soon. Danyel Smith paid tribute to 63 of them last year. Let’s encourage Black men to make their health a priority.
The Dayton Foundation Approves Nearly $117,000 in Basic Human Needs Grants to Local Charities
The Dayton Foundation Governing Board has approved grants totaling $116,950 to 26 charitable organizations in Greater Dayton as part of the Foundation’s Basic Human Needs Grants process. These grants help nonprofit organizations that assist Greater Dayton individuals and families in need of basic necessities, such as food, shelter, clothing and healthcare. The following organizations recently were awarded grants. Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence ($3,600) to
help victims of domestic violence and increase their self-sufficiency by providing bus passes, diapers, pull-ups and grab-and-go food items. Bellbrook Presbyterian Church ($2,000) to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy alternatives to families in Bellbrook/ Sugarcreek Township and Greene County that utilize the food pantry. Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center ($2,250) to provide healthy snack items for children in the Summer Snack Pack Program. Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Miami Valley, Inc.
($6,000) to purchase groceries, grocery gift cards and hygiene products to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley’s Littles and their families. Boys and Girls Club of Dayton ($4,500) to provide snacks for the Summer Camp Food portion of the Health & Wellbeing Food program. Breast Wishes Foundation ($5,500) to assist with fulfilling women’s wishes for new appliances. The Brunner Literacy Center ($4,000) to purchase textbooks, printed materials and supplies needed for tutors. El Puente Educational
may attend the Inspire to Hire Career Expo. Mercy Manor, Inc. ($5,000) to purchase refrigerators, food, mediContinued onPage 3
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