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Mizzou and new campus activism

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“Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. The struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, or it may be both. But it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” - Frederick Douglass, American abolitionist, Remarks from “West India Emancipation,” August 1857. Michael Middleton, the University of Missouri’s new interim president faces the challenge of healing wounds that have been decades in the making, since the first African-American students fought for admission in the 1930s. As the first Black student to enroll as a freshman and graduate with a law degree, Middleton is uniquely well-suited to tackle the immense task before him. In fact, the students who are reclaiming the mantle of principled and peaceful protest to affect real and necessary change are emulating Middleton himself. If our nation’s college campuses are a microcosm of the realities and inequities to be found in our larger society, it should come as no surprise that as our nation grapples with the lingering injustice of racism throughout so many of our institutions, college students are using their First Amendment right to protest racial injustice and become modern-day models for confronting and dealing with racism in America. The university’s African-American students endured decades of racially-charged slights. No matter how persistently charges of racism or demands for change were brought to the university’s attention, the answer was always the same: inaction. In 2010, cotton balls were scattered outside a Black student cultural center. Two White students were expelled, but the university engaged in no broader conversation or initiatives to address racial

Mizzou interim president welcomed on campus with newly revived activism.

tensions on campus. In September, the president of the Missouri Students Association, a young Black man, charged that racial slurs were hurled at him as he walked near campus. On Oct. 5, members of the Legion of Black Collegians were called the “nword” while they were rehearsing for homecoming festivities. These alarming incidents should have awakened the slumbering administration. Instead, students – who had enough of the university’s lethargy in the face of repeated racist attacks – protested, caught the attention of the nation, and began to realize their crusade for change. Weeks of student and facultyled protests – including a hunger strike by a graduate student and the announcement of a sit out by the university’s football team until the president either resigned or was removed – culminated in the ouster of two top university officials. Within hours of each other, the university’s president, Timothy Wolfe, and its chancellor, R. Bowen Loftin, stepped down from their posts. With the high-profile resignations came new initiatives to address race relations on campus, including hiring a diversity, inclu-

sion and equity officer and requiring diversity and inclusion training for all faculty, staff members and incoming students. There are other pressing needs, other demands and requests, such as hiring more faculty of color, but what is most important is that finally the plight of students of color on campus has been recognized and the wheels of justice are beginning to turn. The story of the students of Mizzou is far from over. Their protests have emboldened students on a host of campuses, including Yale and Georgetown to challenge administrators to address inequities and racism. This is a new generation of activism and activists. We may not agree with every principle, demand, or every tactic, but we should embrace and appreciate the important civic lesson our students are teaching us: if you were under the impression that peaceful and persistent protest cannot make a difference or affect real change, let this new generation of campus activists disabuse you of that idea. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

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By James Clingman In war, one of the first things the enemy does is destroy his adversary’s ability to communicate within its ranks. Chaos likely ensues if a fighting force cannot communicate internally. Individual soldiers end up doing their own thing; left to their own devices, they make decisions based on their individual situations and interests. This allows the enemy to come in and pick them off one by one – using false information and propaganda, instilling fear of being captured or killed, or making the individual feel abandoned with no hope of victory. If the ability to communicate is maintained within a fighting force, it strengthens the group and provides confidence, assurance, and cohesion. Considering our penchant for soundbites, 140character chirps, and listening to great speeches but not analyzing them and taking appropriate action, communication among Black folks has largely been reduced to little more than noise. And it’s getting worse. Black newspapers used to be our main communication organ, but as the demand for electronic access to news has increased, newspapers have nearly become obsolete in some circles. Books were also a great source of communication because they contain so much knowledge written by scholars, historians, educators, and activists; but now we are so intellectually lazy that books have become passé and just something to brag about

having on our bookshelves. Now we rely on Twitter and Facebook for our news. Newspapers, radio, Internet, and television are the four dominant means of communications today. Black people still own a few hundred newspapers, but many are struggling due to their lack of subscription and advertisement. Black ownership of radio stations has drastically decreased in the past 20 years. Aside from a couple of great Black owned Internet wire services, “Black oriented” sites are not Black owned; and two of the three longstanding Black magazines, Essence and Ebony, have been reduced to fashion and entertainment, leaving Black Enterprise to carry the load of informing Black folks on economic issues. According to an article in TV News Check, June 27, 2014, written by Doug Halonen, “Whites owned 1,070 full-power commercial TV stations in 2013, up 14 percent from the 935 they owned in 2011. Racial minorities owned 41 of the U.S.’s 1,386 full-power commercial TV stations in 2013, up 32 percent from the thirty-one they owned in 2011– a but only nine of those stations were owned by African Americans during 2013, down 18 percent from the eleven they owned two years previously, according to a study of station ownership released by the FCC …” The FCC report also found that “Asians owned 19 full-power TV stations in 2013, up 73 percent from the 11 they owned in 2011. Hispanics or Latinos owned 42 full power

TV stations in 2013, up 8 percent from the 39 they owned in 2011.” The obvious point here is the necessity for Black people to own more communications outlets in order to control and disseminate pertinent information to Black people. How? Establish syndicates that could purchase more outlets; form an alliance of affluent and conscious Blacks to purchase communications outlets and produce programs to empower rather than dumb-down Black people. Increase support of Black owned media and their advertisers by Black consumers; leverage the support of Black readers, listeners, and viewers of Black media by insisting on more than just mind-numbing idiotic portrayals of Black folks. These simple tactics could strengthen our lines of communications. Most of us understand that we are in a war, behind enemy lines, and fighting for respect and empowerment. That being the case, why are we content with having our lines of communication controlled by others? If we are reluctant to acquire more conscious media outlets, the least we can do is hold those who purport to be “Black media” accountable by refusing to accept the trashy caricatures of Black people and the negative portrayals of Black life that bombard us every day. Without control of communications an army is severely handicapped. We had better get rid of our negative channels of communications, shore up the positive ones, and create more of our own.

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The Howard University SHOWTIME marching band, which made national news when it protested against the university during a football game because of the school’s failure to honor members’ financial aid, has finally been made whole, band members said. The band wore all black during an Oct. 31, game against Savannah State University and explained to the crowd during halftime why it was not dressed in its normal colorful SHOWTIME uniforms. “As a band, we decided to wear all black for the lack of a budget – more specifically scholarships for the band program – and to shed light on the lack of financial support for the student body,” a band member told the crowd. “Until the university addresses these issues, we will not support this university with our musicianship.” Later during the game, the band refused to perform. The story

made news on local websites, television stations and with BET cable television’s national audience. The following Monday, band members silently gathered with their instruments in an administrative building. Following the national and local embarrassment, the band members received the money they were promised, they said. “After our silent protest, that Friday we got our scholarships,” said La’Vonne Tynes, a senior band member. “They did not assure us that this wouldn’t happen in the future, because it’s unsure where the money will come from in the future. However, the current band members want to keep working with the administration to ensure the longevity of our band.” Band members said the nature of their original protest has transformed. “Our initial platform was about our scholarships,” said Marcus Prince, a senior band member, “but it transformed into

the transparency that the university doesn’t have with the student body. We just need the university to be transparent. They can’t talk about everything, but the things that directly affect us, as far as finances go, we need them to be more transparent about.” Terrell Tiendrebeogo, also a senior band member, said band members are uncertain about funding in the future. “The unsure funding could be detrimental to the band going forward, because it will hurt our numbers,” said Tiendrebeogo. “In today’s world, where college is getting more and more expensive, we have to compete with other schools to recruit freshmen. A scholarship could be the difference between a freshmen coming here or going to other schools.” “Funding is a pressing issue for the band because there are a lot of expenses associated with the band that not everyone realizes, such as instruments and uniform repair, uniform cleaning, travel, meals.”

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Refugee debate intensifies with Paris attacks By Trevin Wax Religion News Service Evangelicals may be united that the Bible is the ultimate source of authority, but they are divided on how the Bible would lead us to respond to the growing crisis of refugees fleeing from Syria. What is the best way to show Christian love and compassion? How is the church’s different from the state’s?

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Evangelicals are split on what to do with refugees after the recent attacks in Paris.

beauty of the gospel that proclaims good news to the poor, liberty for those stuck in refugee camps, and a new life for those fleeing from oppression.” Evangelicals recognize that many of these men, women and children are “brothers and sisters in Christ” who are leaving behind the cradle of Christian civilization. But since the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, the debate over whether and how to receive refugees has intensified. On the one hand, there are evangelicals calling for “prudent compassion,” the idea that we need not choose between accepting all refugees or no refugees, but through rigorous screening (understandably heightened in a time of war against terror), we can and should receive refugees. Similarly, Ed Stetzer, vice president of LifeWay Research, urged believers to distinguish between our response to “the immigrants streaming across Europe to escape the radical Islamists” and our response to potential terrorists. Richard Stearns, president of World Vision, called the church to love and serve the refugees even if it “goes against our instincts.” “We want to protect ourselves from those who might hurt us,” he wrote. But he added: “Jesus

asks us to love our neighbors – regardless if there may be enemies among them.” Commentator Cal Thomas, in a column for the evangelical publication World Magazine, argues for closing the borders, because “there is no way to be certain who is a jihadist and who isn’t. What we do know for certain is that ISIS has bragged openly about including jihadists among those who have fled to Europe, and only a fool would believe that same strategy is not being applied to America.” Congregations are divided. World reported that U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina asked Secretary of State John Kerry to halt plans to settle refugees in his district. Meanwhile, the evangelical church Gowdy attends was one of several that expressed interest in helping with the refugee program. My pastor friend was right. Evangelicals are “all over the place” on the issue. That’s why, for the foreseeable future, they will continue to debate the best way forward while showing both prudence and compassion. Trevin Wax is managing editor of The Gospel Project and author of multiple books, including “Clear Winter Nights: A Journey Into Truth, Doubt and What Comes After.”

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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – “This is no time for foolishness,” said the Rev. William J. Barber II in an energizing message at the Richmond, Virginia, branch of the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Awards Gala. Barber urged the audience of about 300 people to fight against inequities in Virginia as they have with Moral Monday demonstrations in North Carolina: by “mobilizing and marching our voters to the polls” and protesting the General Assembly’s refusal to expand Medicaid health care to hundred of thousands of uninsured Virginians Calling the 20 ministers in attendance to the foot of the stage, he challenged them to plan “the first civil disobedience” to push Virginia

to expand Medicaid. “In such a time in this country where the Constitution says there is equal protection under the law, too many people are sniffing Koch – what’s being put out by the conservative Koch brothers – and are drunk on the poison of the Tea Party,” said Dr. Barber. The 52-year-old pastor and

about the inequities and injustices perpetrated in communities across the South, including inequitable funding for education, a lack of health care for all, unfairness in the criminal justice system and policies such as refusing to raise the minimum wage that are anti-labor and anti-poor people. While African Americans are disproportionately affected in many cases, large numbers of White people are also harmed by the decades-long strategies designed to pit the two races against each other. “It’s more than the Republican Party,” said Barber. “It’s extremists. The Democrats don’t do what they should when they have the power. And the Republicans do what they shouldn’t when they get the power. “When race trumps common sense, it’s no time for foolishness.”

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George Wallace is one of the bestknown comedians in America. He is now called “The New Mr. Las Vegas.” Wallace got his comedy break after graduating from the University of Akron in Ohio and moving to New York City to work as a salesperson for an advertising agency. One of his advertising clients was opening a comedy club. Wallace’s natural humor and friendly demeanor amused that club owner. He offered George the chance to perform stand-up comedy. The year was 1977. Wallace was a hit. The rest is humorous history. Wallace stayed in New York City for several years, perfecting his craft and living with his friend and fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld. He moved west and became a regular at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, which featured artists such as Richard Pryor, Roseanne Barr and Robin Williams. Wallace is now a frequent guest on national television shows. He serves as the “comic relief” on numerous morning radio programs, including “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and “The Steve Harvey Radio Show.” He served in a similar capacity for radio shows hosted by motivational speaker Les

Brown and former singing idol, Isaac Hayes. He has opened for Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Donna Summer and George Benson. He even has an HBO special and was named “Best Male Standup Comedian” at the American Comedy Awards in 1995. People who visit Vegas may have seen the ads promoting Wallace as the “#1 show in Las Vegas.” Most may not know that Wallace is not only the star of the show, but he is also his own promoter. He decided not to work for the casino. Rather, he decided to work for George Wallace, Inc. He continued his show for 10 years, as the No. 1 sell-out on the strip. In late 2014, Wallace ended his run at the Flamingo Las Vegas to tour around the world. He is the author of a new book titled “Laff it Off,” a tome of life wisdom, wit, insight and humor. In my interview with Wallace for my SiriusXM Show, he shared some of the secrets to helping people grow and own their own businesses. Here are some key takeaways:

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WHUR raises $77,000 to feed hungry District families

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Aaliyah Meade and her peers stationed on Georgia Avenue with donation buckets for the annual Food 2 Feed donation drive.

By Diandra Bolton Howard University News Service

he holiday season can be especially difficult when a family has no money to buy gifts, or more importantly to feed themselves. Howard University’s radio station, WHUR FM and Howard students took to the streets around the university and the airwaves from sun up to sundown to alleviate some of the financial and hunger problems facing the less fortunate with its annual Food 2 Feed event with a 12-hour food and donation drive. WHUR Deputy General Manager Sean Plater said the event takes a lot of work and coordination from the radio station’s staff and students, but it’s worth it. “This is a major undertaking,” said Plater. “It is one of our biggest events of the year but it’s the most important because we help so many people. It affects hundreds of thousands families. That’s what this station has always been about.” “For one dollar you can help three families with a meal.” This year, WHUR raised $77,433 this year, nearly $2,500 more than it did last year, officials said. All funds donated are used to purchase non-perishable items and other holiday trimmings through

Wegman’s grocery store. The food is then split, half of it goes to the Shabach Ministries and the other half goes to the Capital Area Food Bank. According to the Capital Area Food Bank website, it has partnered with Food 2 Feed since 2008 as part of its effort to feed more than a half million people annually. Shabach Ministries is a Baptist organization that offers emergency services, including food. While students spanned out across the streets in and around the university, radio personalities Tony Richards, Mo Ivory and George Wilburn took to the radio waves to promote the event to the station’s listeners. People were able to make donations online though the Food2Feed website, via a phone bank staffed by volunteers or by bringing donations and checks to the station. Paij Mears, who once worked at WHUR and WHBC, the studentrun station, always returns to help with this event, despite having moved on from the stations. “I think Food 2 Feed makes a great difference in the community,” said Mears. “We provide food, money clothes and all the essentials for winter. It works perfectly together because the radio station has such great reach and the homeless need as much help as they can get.”

On the streets, volunteers were lined along Georgia Avenue, Bryant Street and Sixth Street cheering shaking their Food 2 Feed buckets for any donation amount. Aaliyah Mead, a freshman biology major, was excited to participate for the first time. “I really want to help out this holiday season,” said Mead. “I want the inner city to really feel my impact as a student here. I figured it was the least I could do.” The station’s drive is in its 38th year, but this year featured a first. “This is the first year that we’ve done Food 2 Feed on campus,” said Plater. “We’ve been at the Reagan building in the past and in the area of the new Trump Hotel. It’s good to be back home doing this event.” Shabach Ministries is under the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Lawrence Weaver, a member of the church explained why his church supports this event. “We’ve been doing collaboration with WHUR for the past few years and we’ve been collaborating with them to feed the hungry, especially for this season right now,” said Weaver. “A nice amount of our church members are always involved in this event. One thing is for sure there are many people from all different walks of life are helped by this ministry.”

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Tax-aide program seeking volunteers in Montgomery County

ontgomery County Volunteer Center seeking recruits for RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide program The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is recruiting volunteers for the RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide Program, which offers free tax preparation assistance to approximately 5,000 Montgomery County residents with low to moderate income. Individuals interested in learning about these volunteer opportunities and available trainings are

invited to attend one of two upcoming orientation sessions. The next session will be held Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Silver Spring Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. No registration is needed to attend an Orientation Session. Three types of volunteer positions are available: Tax Counselors: Help taxpayers prepare their federal and Maryland tax returns at one of the more than 20 sites throughout Montgomery County. Facilitators: Welcome taxpayers at each site, help organize their paperwork and manage the service flow. Schedulers: Answer calls and arrange appointments at the TaxAide Scheduling Office in the Holiday Park Senior Center, located at 3950 Ferrara Drive in Wheaton.

Individuals can learn more or sign up to volunteer online at http://www.montgomeryserves. org/tax-aide/overview, by emailing montgomerycountytaxaide@gmail. com or by calling 240.777.2610.

Montgomery County New law establishes renters’ property tax relief The Prince George’s County Council, during the final Council session for Legislative Year 2015 last week, unanimously approved CB-95-2015 legislation establishing a Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement for qualifying County residents. Council Member Dannielle M. Glaros of District 3, proposer of the

legislation, said CB-95 will provide additional financial assistance for low-income renters. “With the passage of CB-95, renters who are most in need will have an opportunity to apply for a county tax supplement. Residents eligible for the Maryland Renters’ Tax Credit, which is available to those 60 and older or 100 percent disabled based on income, can receive an additional 50 percent of their state tax credit in the form of a county supplement. I urge all Prince George’s County residents to share this information with their family, friends and neighbors.” said Glaros. Council Member Todd M. Turner of District 4, co-proposer of the legislation, said CB-95 offers additional financial relief for lowincome renters, which is especially

important for the county’s senior and disabled residents who may live on a fixed income. “Residents who qualify for the State’s Renters’ Tax Credit Program, are already stretched very thin financially,” said Turner. “With the adoption of CB-95-2015 today, and CB-59-2015 earlier this month, the County Council continues to provide additional relief and tools for our residents, especially seniors, to maintain their residency in the county.” Under the legislation, Prince George’s County will pay a Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement to each resident who qualifies to receive a payment under the state property tax relief program. The county supplement will be 50 percent of the State payment made to the resident.

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All smiles as children find homes at adoption finalization ceremony in Circurt Court of Montgomery County Judicial Center November 20.