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There were fewer black men in medical school in 2014 than in 1978 LAUREN SILVERMAN

Oviea Akpotaire and Jeffrey Okonye put in long days working with patients at the veterans' hospital in south Dallas as fourthyear medical students at the University of Texas Southwestern.

They’re in a class of 237 people and they’re two of only five black men in their class.

“I knew the ones above us, below us,” said Okonye. “We all kind of know each other. It’s comforting to see another person that looks like you.”

While more black men graduated from college over the past few decades, the number of black men applying to medical school has dropped. In 1978, 1,410 black men applied to medical school and 542 ended up enrolling. In 2014, both those numbers were down — 1,337 applied and 515 enrolled.

Those figures come from a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Every other minority group — including Asians and Hispanics — saw growth in applicants. There was also an uptick in applications by black women.

Enrollment statistics for 2015 are just out and they show a modest gain of 8 percent more black men entering medical school over the year before.

“This is a positive sign,” said Marc Nivet, AAMC’s chief diversity officer, “but it does not change the fact that for 35 years the number has been trending poorly.”

“I was really surprised,” said Akpotaire, who is studying internal medicine. “I sent [the study] to my

Jeffrey Okonye (left) and Oviea Akpotaire are fourth-year medical students. mom and dad immediately. You would think the conditions would be a lot different than they were in 1978.”

Diversity among doctors is important for patient health. People are more likely to follow doctors’ directions on things like medication or exercise if they can identify with them.

Dr. Dale Okorodudu, a third-year pulmonary and critical care fellow at UT Southwestern, says making cultural connections can make a big difference.

“If you can relate to [patients], it’s a lot easier for them to feel at home and comfortable with you,” he said.

Okorodudu wrote a blog post about an experience at Parkland Hospital

that stuck with him. He was walking down the hallway on the 10th floor when a black man stopped him: “It’s good to see you brother!” I had never met this man, but I knew exactly what he was talking about.

With a large smile on his face and a look of pride, he extended his arm to give me a handshake. “There aren’t

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‘Walking while black’ can be dangerous, study Sadly, it seems, “walking while black” can have dangerous consequences.

That’s because a recent study suggests motorists are less likely to stop for an African-American pedestrian in a crosswalk. A black pedestrian’s wait time at the curb was about 32 percent longer than a white person’s. Black pedestrians were about twice as likely as white pedestrians to be passed by multiple vehicles.

The small but provocative study – conducted by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Arizona – suggests that biases just outside people’s conscious awareness can make them less likely to yield to minority pedestrians. And that could put those pedestrians at risk, said Kimberly B. Kahn, an assistant professor of social psychology at

(from page 1) too many of us doing what you do.

I’m glad we got some representation in here.”

For years, Okorodudu has been trying to figure out why so few black men go into medicine. His conclusion: the lack of role models.

“If you’re a black male, let’s say you're growing up in an inner-city neighborhood,” he said. “There’s so many things directly in front of you that you have the option to go into.”

The options range from music and sports to small business and church, Okorodudu said those professions are visible and present in the lives of young African-American boys. “But when you talk about the medical workforce, none of us are directly there in front of them,” he said.

Okorodudu decided to become a doctor when he was 18. A year from now, when he’s done with his fellowship, he’ll be 32.

Med student Jeffrey Okonye pointed out that for students like him, who embraced math and science, there are much faster ways to “make it.”

“A lot of friends of mine, black

Portland State University.

Put another way: Not only do black men have to worry about being hassled — and possibly shot– by cops for simply being black, they have to worry about being run over by motorists.

Kahn said a follow-up study is underway to see whether drivers also discriminate based on gender and whether crosswalk design and signage might change driver behavior.

But can it change deep-rooted stereotypes? Ralph Ellison devoted a novel to the profound invisibility of African Americans. Researchers have shown the same thing. Taxi drivers roll past black people hailing taxis.

Doctors miss telltale signs of critical medical conditions. Teachers fail to see a minority child’s gifts. - WP Read the completion at legacynewspaper.com males, are engineers,” Okonye said.

“They go to school for four years.

They have a job, great pay, even had internships in undergrad I was highly jealous of. Whereas my route, four years undergrad, then another four years of school, and then another X amount of training after that.”

So why did he take the longer route?

“It’s hard to describe the feeling you get when you make someone actually feel better,” Okonye said. “When you can see them go from one state to another and recognize that you were a part of literally changing this person's life.”

A desire to care for others isn’t the only thing that Okonye, Akpotaire and Okorodudu have in common. All three have had doctors or nurses in their families. And all three are the children of immigrants from Nigeria.

Okorodudu says that means the group of black men who are applying to medical school now is very different from the group in 1978.

“In 1978, those people we’re looking at, a lot of them were probably black American males” whose families had

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The AAMC report suggests how to restock the doctor pipeline. Among the ideas: create more mentoring programs, expand financial aid options, and persuade medical schools to put less emphasis on standardized tests scores like the MCATs. Okorodudu is trying to help with an online service called DiverseMedicine. Users connect with mentors on chat or video.

Sometimes, he said, the key to getting kids interested is simply seeing a black man in a white coat.

From the time he was a child, Dennis Brown always had dreams of someday becoming a surgeon. Back then, he would insist on being the neighborhood doctor, pretending to operate on his classmates during playtime at school.

“A lot of people say they want to be a doctor because it’s almost the

expected thing to say,” he says. “But I really saw myself in the emergency room, wanting to help people. It’s something that I used to think about all of the time.”

But three years after graduating from college, Brown, 25, has made a decision that has even baffled his parents: he’s opted to remain in the working world and not attend medical school, putting his plans of becoming a physician on hold— perhaps indefinitely.

“I have so many loans from my undergraduate years, and the cost of medical school is simply too much,” Brown says matter-of-factly. “I’m not trying to be in debt for the rest of my life. I want to get married someday and not saddle my family with that kind of pressure.”

The first in his family to go to college, Brown is already burdened with nearly $40,000 in loans from his undergraduate years. Adding more debt on top of the interest that he already owes isn’t something that the Cleveland native is able to stomach.

“If I had the money, I would have tons of other options,” he said. © NPR

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The woman behind Hannah’s Women (still) finds inspiration ANTHONY LANGLEY Some people come to college, get their degree and leave. That’s not Lucy Hudson. She graduated with a bachelor of science in 2004, a bachelor of arts in 2008 and a master of education degree in 2011.

“Sometimes I ask myself why I’m still here. It’s a hard question to answer,” said Hudson, assistant to the chair of the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research in the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences.

This three-time graduate has been at VCU for 14 years and says she has “no plans on leaving any time soon.”

Hudson, who has bachelor’s degrees in urban studies and religious studies and a master’s in education focusing on social literacy, said VCU helped her develop into a leader by giving her the opportunity to work in the community. By studying on an urban campus, she said, she could see social issues and tackle them head on.

“I always wanted to help people succeed and reach their goals. I wanted to get involved and give back,” she said.

In 2007, Hudson started the nonprofit organization Hannah’s Women to help prepare youth living in her hometown of Emporia, Virginia, and in Richmond for the real world and provide them with after-school activities.

She said she was fortunate enough to grow up in a neighborhood where there was a community center.

“But that’s not how it is in every neighborhood,” she said. “It’s very rural in Emporia. There’s not much for kids to do.”

Using her degree in urban studies to engage with the community and her religious studies to serve as the basis for the organization’s programming, she’s been able to provide structured activities and support for youth and their families.

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Business executives discuss economics of early childhood The Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) recently hosted a luncheon and executive briefing for statewide business executives on “The Economics of Early Childhood: Smart Beginnings for Virginia’s Workforce Pipeline”.

The event was held at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center and addressed the growing recognition and support for a strong public and private early childhood system in Virginia.

Both of the organizing entities are committed to advancing quality early learning initiatives within the state.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce coordinated the Blueprint Virginia initiative with the input of more than 7,000 business and community leaders in 2013 to craft a long-term strategy for Virginia’s economic competitiveness. Among other key findings, the report highlighted the direct link between a strong start in the early years and a vibrant productive workforce for the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and its statewide Smart Beginnings initiatives are focused on ensuring that communities across

(from page 3) mentoring opportunities, tutoring programs and other outreach services. Through her VCU and local connections, Hudson has provided SOL preparation courses, has led students on tours of VCU’s campus and has offered community computing classes, which are promoted as part of the College of Humanities and Sciences’ Great Place Initiative effort.

She also used the skills she learned in her graduate studies to develop Lifeology 101, an adult life coaching class available in both cities.

“We had four people stick through the life planning course to the end. It was intense,” Hudson said. “Two of them ended up getting married and starting their own catering business together. The other two students

Paul Koonce, CEO of Energy Infrastructure Group and president of Dominion Virginia Power was one of the featured speakers addressing Virginia’s workforce pipeline.

Virginia have capacity to support the good health and school readiness of young children.

Remarks during the executive briefing addressed various aspects of the economics and business case for emphasizing early education as a foundation for success in learning, were inspired by what they learned to go back to school and continue their education.”

In the immediate future, Hudson plans to expand the organization’s life coaching and tutoring efforts.

She is also planning a financial aid workshop to prepare students in the Emporia area before college FAFSA applications are due. And that’s not the only thing on her horizon.

She’s hoping to start on her Ph.D. in education and open tutoring centers in Emporia and Richmond in the next five years.

“Everyone in the office always tells me that they know I’ll leave VCU someday,” Hudson said. “They aren’t excited about it, but they know I’ll keep moving forward. I haven’t been compelled to leave. Until then, I’ll stay and learn everything I can.” © VCU

career development and ultimately the economic vitality of a region.

Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal says the commonwealth’s economic prosperity is inextricably linked to the education and sills of its citizens.

“Improving access to high quality

Lucy Hudson

early childhood development and education will build a stronger workforce in Virginia,” he said.

Reggie Jones, board chair of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation points out that Virginia’s business community has long recognized that the early years are the first stage of the workforce pipeline.

“It is vital that we empower and support families to ensure that our youngest citizens have access to enriching experiences and opportunities so they’ll have the strong start that they deserve,” Jones said.

Paul Koonce, CEO of Energy Infrastructure Group and president of Dominion Virginia Power says there is progress being made in the school readiness of young children.

“There is widespread consensus within the business community and growing bipartisan consensus among our public officials that investments in early childhood are the best long-term investment we can make in our workforce development, our educational system and in the overall well-being of our state,” Koonce said. “It is, therefore, important that we all take steps to ensure a smart beginning and a smart investment for every child.”

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Questions for the candidates JULIANNE MALVEAUX Bye, bye Biden. The vice-president who might have given the Honorable Hilary Clinton a run for her money has concluded that the timing is not right for him. Clinton needs someone to rattle her cage, to push her to be more focused in the general election.

Now, Senator Bernie Sanders will push her to the left. Biden may have pushed her back to center, enhancing her electability.

No matter. The late Congressman William Clay (D-MO) often said that black folks should have “no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent issues”.

How hard will African Americans push candidates for President in 2016, whether they are African American or white, Democratic or Republican, legacy candidates (Bush, Clinton), or outsiders? We should directly challenge these candidates on race matters, and push it as aggressively as we can. Hats off to the #BlackLivesMatter movement for doing exactly that – pushing until our issues garnered recognition among Democrats. Republicans were not asked, nor did they volunteer, their perspective on race matters.

If I were questioning these candidates on race matters, here’s what I’d ask about their views: 1. What do you think about race relations in our nation? If you think they are broken, how would you fix them? If you think everything is fine, how do you account for the The LEGACY NEWSPAPER Vol. 1 No. 39 Mailing Address 409 E. Main Street 4 Office Address 105 1/2 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 Call 804-644-1550 Online www.legacynewspaper.com

differentials we can measure in terms of income, employment and educational attainment?

2. Do you think that race matters? How? Do you think that the Presidential bully pulpit is an appropriate platform from which to raise this issues? Assuming that you are inaugurated in January 2016, what would be your first speech on race, and whom would you offer it to?

3. Do you believe in targeted programs? In other words since African Americans were disproportionately hit by the Great Recession, should this community get disproportionate assistance in recovery funding. How would you manage this?

4. How do you define affirmative action? Do you agree with its premise and support its implementation?

5. The African American unemployment rate has been twice that of whites for five decades. Do you feel any obligation to close the gap? How would you approach The LEGACY welcomes all signed letters and all respectful opinions.

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that? Too many have accepted this employment gap as historic. Should the African American community accept this as a permanent gap?

6. How would you deal with some of the educational challenges in the African American community, from differences in high school graduation rates, to differences in college attendance? Would you increase the Pell Grant, and where would the money come from? How strongly will you support HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and can these institutions expect more support from your administration?

7. The criminal justice system seems biased against African Americans, and the recent spate of the killings of black men at the hands of white officers magnify this.

What are your plans to reform a system that is so clearly biased that half of prison populations are African American (yet only 13 percent of the population)?

8. African Americans disproportionately depend on Social Security, mainly because as few as a third have company provided pensions. Calls for Social Security reform have included proposals to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or both. What is your position on Social Security changes? How do you think African Americans are affected by these changes? What will you do to mitigate the disproportionate impact

of social security changes on African Americans?

9. Who are the African Americans on your campaign team? What are their roles? Will you contract with African American entrepreneurs to do your printing, or media buys and to provide other services? Do you have a goal for what percentage of your campaign budget will be awarded to African American businesses?

10. Do you support the Affordable Care Act, which increases health insurance availability for African American, as well as all Americans?

If you do not support the Affordable Care Act, how will you improve health access?

Historically, African-Americans heavily support democrats, and from what I see in the Republican field, we should continue to do so.

However, Democratic candidates should not take the African American community for granted and those Democrats in the race should be willing to answer these questions.

Hilary Clinton enjoys significant support among African Americans.

Our support should not excuse her from asking questions about her support of African Americans. If we don’t ask her these questions, we have no right to ask them of others.

Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C.

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P.T. Hoffsteader, Esq.

Speaking economically Defending small business

If neighborhoods in our region are to climb out of poverty, our residents need access to good jobs that are at the core of middle-class families. Without well-paying jobs (and schools preparing future adults for work), these neighborhoods will fall into the grip of unemployment, idleness and eventually crime.

One of the main sources of new jobs since the recent recession has been the energy industry. Not only has the boom in natural gas and oil discoveries in America driven this job growth, but every new energy job helps support countless others, from the neighborhood market to the movie theater, from clothes for the kids to the purchase of another vehicle.

Because this industry is so intertwined in our economy, the government would be making a mistake to think it could raise taxes on energy companies without having a negative effect on the economy of our neighborhoods. Higher energy taxes would mean less money to spend on creating new energy jobs.

They also would mean higher costs for utilities, gasoline and most products that must be transported to local stores and shops.

Job growth is the key to community improvement and movement into the middle class. We need to stop attempts to target a single industry like energy with higher taxes.

Instead we should align our tax policy with strategies that will encourage job growth rather than kill it.

Shawanda Cheatham-Green Richmond

As a politically active small business owner who has been engaged in the Richmond community for many years, I wanted to express my concerns about the slow economic growth in the minority communities of Virginia.

The benefits of this economic recovery can barely be seen in the poor, minority neighborhoods and I feel this stems from bad governmental policy. Our outdated taxation system perpetuates this inequality by providing tax advantage to very few while small business owners in our local communities are burdened with a complicated tax code that only serves to hinder growth. Clearly, it is well past due for meaningful tax reform.

Small businesses are important pillars in many of these struggling minority communities and they can help transform troubled areas into bustling neighborhoods if we allow them to reach their full potential.

Congress has the ability to help these businesses thrive with the development of a more modern tax code that simplifies the process and facilitates new opportunities for growth, rather than serving as an obstacle to success, as it currently does.

A simple tax code that prioritizes the promotion of small business growth will give minority communities the resources needed to put people back to work and will help the process of shifting these neighborhoods into vibrant economic communities. I have seen the positive

impact of a successful small business on an impoverished area, and I believe it is imperative to take all steps necessary to encourage the replication of this throughout the country.

I hope that Virginia’s elected officials at the federal level not only hear these concerns but take action to enact meaningful tax reform that encourages strong economic growth for everyone.

M. Ashton Cramer Richmond

Talk about Joe

Joe Biden is a good man and a great vice president. Serving alongside him in the Senate and then the administration, I saw first-hand his passion for our country and our people. Like millions of others, I admire his devotion to family, his grace in grief, his grit and determination on behalf of the middle class, and his unyielding faith in America’s promise.

As vice president, Joe has been by President Obama’s side for every pivotal decision. He helped save the auto industry and pull our economy back from the brink of depression.

He continues to fight for higher wages, safer communities, and a more peaceful world.

It’s a record to be proud of, defend, and build on. And I am confident that history isn’t finished with Joe Biden. As he said, there is more work to do. And if I know Joe, he will always be on the front-lines, always fighting for all of us.

Hillary Clinton Washington, D.C.

***** I can’t think of anyone who has had a more profound impact on our party or this country than Joe Biden.

There’s no one quite like him.

I thank vice president Biden for everything he’s done.

Whether it was drafting and making possible the passage of the Violence Against Women Act or helping to confirm a national treasure like Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Joe Biden was at the forefront of virtually every issue our country has faced during the 36 years he served the people of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

And as vice president, he’s been a driving force behind everything that we’ve accomplished in the past seven years -- from the economic recovery that started from the moment he and the president took office, to his shepherding of the Affordable Care Act through Congress.

Vice President Biden will tell you himself that he always says what he means and means what he says.

Trust me, you only have to listen for a few moments before you realize that nobody believes in the work that we’re doing -- in our fight to lift up the middle class and make life better for every American -- more than Joe Biden.

I couldn’t be more proud to call Joe Biden a fellow Democrat, and I’m honored to call him a friend.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Washington, D.C.

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Faith & Religion

Kirk Franklin: ‘Religion has become oppressive’ CP-When Kirk Franklin announced that his 11th studio album would be called “Losing My Religion”, the title and viewpoints that came along with it sparked mixed reaction.

Now, Franklin is further explaining why he believes people should focus on their relationship with Christ more than anything else.

“Religion, throughout the years, has become a very oppressive thing that doesn’t allow people to get to know the God it was created to try 409 to.

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“We think we need man and these Last month, Franklin took to “We don’t have to try to be perfect.

Instagram to reveal the title of his systems to make us right with God We’ll never be,” he said on the radio first album in four years, while and it’s not that. It’s when we accept introducing the concept to fans.

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empty INSIDE. ... There’s room at the cross for everyone even ME ... religion is a prison, but truth sets us FREE,” Franklin wrote. “The next time you THINK America, PLEASE include ME. ... The preacher isn’t God, religion’s first MISTAKE ... I’m losing my religion, THANK GOD ...

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Franklin went on to reveal that his album will be released Nov.13, with the a pre-release date set for Oct. 16. His first single “Wanna Be Happy” premiered during the season eight finale of BET’s “Sunday Best” music talent show that he executive produces and hosts.

The single currently holds the No.1 spot on Billboard’s “Hot Gospel Songs” chart.

Although Franklin heads his own record label, Fo Yo Soul Recordings, and has his own radio channel called Kirk Franklin’s Praise on SiriusXM, he is now focusing on his own music, and explained the concept of his new song, “Wanna Be Happy.”

“Every human being was wired with the desire for happiness. And we will try different things all in the pursuit of that feeling. With this song, I’m saying, if you really want to be happy, you have to start with the originator,” Franklin said in a statement earlier this year. “My goal is to try to lead people to the manufacturer of their souls.”

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New Student Care Center unveiled at Booker T. Washington High School First collective impact initiative of its kind in Hampton Roads

There was a great turnout for last week’s ribbon cutting for the new Booker T. Washington High School Student Care Center in Norfolk Students spoke at the dedication along with Mayor Paul Fraim, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and others.

Students at Booker T. Washington High School are the first beneficiaries of a community-driven partnership bringing comprehensive medical services to a Student Care Center housed at the school. The Student Care Center, funded by Optima Health with medical services provided by Eastern Virginia Medical School, is the most recent accomplishment of the collective impact initiative entitled United for Children. Partners include United Way of South Hampton Roads, Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk Department of Health and City of Norfolk.

United for Children, a publicprivate partnership aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty by driving a holistic approach to student success, saw an opportunity to

bring medical services to Booker T. Washington High School. Optima Health recognized the need and trusted the partnership, providing a three-year grant for the center.

The center is the first of its kind in Hampton Roads and the second in the state of Virginia. It is designed to offer the comprehensive services of a family physician’s office in a clinical space inside the school.

Students now have access to medical services that are beyond the scope of what school nurses can provide.

Examples include sports physicals and general health exams; referrals to specialists or other community services; and continuity of care for on-going medical needs. Additional health services will eventually be provided with other community partners. Booker T. Washington High

School students were asked to assist in the development of the center and are giving input on the most critical medical issues they face.

“This innovative and cutting-edge partnership is a powerful example of our community coming together for the benefit of children,” said Dr. Michael E Thornton, Acting Superintendent of Schools. “Such alliances between schools and community partners are essential.

Children whose needs are addressed,

including access to quality medical care, can then focus on meeting and exceeding academic standards in school, graduating on time and preparing themselves for college or careers.”

The Student Care Center Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place in the school cafeteria at Booker T. Washington HS in Norfolk. Guided tours followed Speakers included Lt. Governor Ralph Northam.

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Despite record-setting day, Panthers suffer first CIAA loss, 23-19

Ask Alma Different parenting styles Dear Alma, My neighbor and I have been friends for three years. I relocated from out of town, so it was a relief when we hit it off and started a wonderful friendship. We both have children around the same age and our husbands are friends, too. Both families have been on vacations together and, like I said, we all get along great.

Recently, though, there seems to be one problem that I think is pretty big but my neighbor doesn’t see as much of a problem at all.

Our two oldest children are starting junior high school and we have two very different ways of parenting.

She’s more of a what you’d call an organic, sunflower, easy-going, “let it go” kinda mom. She’s carefree and lets it flow. I’m fine with this approach – for her kids. By contrast, I’m firm and what some might call a helicopter mom.

My kids have rules, they have chores, they do work for their allowances. Her kids don’t have any responsibilities. They just play. My rules include no television during the week and homework must be completed when my kids get home from school.

The trouble is, I have had to take on a part-time job – FYI, I’m not happy about this — and she’s now looking after my kids after school.

To return the favor, I take her kids on weekends to give her a break.

As second moms to each other’s children, how do we, best friends and neighbors, find a happy medium between our parenting styles when caring for each other’s kids?

Jackie B. Virginia Beach, Va. Hey Jackie B., I ain’t tryin’ to step on nobody’s mama toes, know what I’m sayin.’

Surely you’ve heard the term, it takes a village to raise a child, and although when I hear it, my right

eye twitches. Tis true, depending on what neighborhood you live in. I appreciate your question because it shows you’re interested in participating in that village concept – except you just wanna make sure all involved are following your extensive, finely tuned ritual of rules. Honestly, no one will ever parent your children the way you do.

Although you may see you’re returning to work as a sacrifice, I see it as an opportunity for your children to experience something different. Sunflower-Mama will offer what she does best. It’s a different vibe. Her rules are written in the sandbox, not whittled in the backyard tree. So be it. Go with the flow.

The best you can do is give her a list of instructions, but you can’t control if or when she’ll carry them out. Stop demanding that each task be met ‘cause that, my darling, would be a job that requires payment. Otherwise, it’s a favor.

The responsibility to follow your list may lie more on the laps of your kids than your neighbor. I suggest you readjust your diagram of disciplines so that your kids can follow them more closely when you get home.

Your rules are your rules. It’s time for your children to mature and adhere to them when you’re not around. Don’t worry, be happy!

It sounds like your children are loved and supported by all the adults around them and that, my dear, is the best village of blessings anyone could hope for. Here’s what I’d say to your neighbor and best friend: “Thank you girl.” ***** Want advice? E-mail questions to alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com.Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma *****

BOWIE, Md. — The two best teams in the CIAA met in Bowie, MD on Saturday with the Bowie State Bulldogs (7-1, 5-0) over coming 4 turnovers to defeat the Virginia Union Panthers (6-2, 4-1) by the score of 23-19, becoming the only remaining undefeated team in the CIAA. Despite a record setting day, the Panthers suffer their first CIAA loss of the season. Based in part to the BSU Bulldogs stout run defense, holding the Panthers to a season low 53 yards rushing. Containing standout freshman running back Holland to a season low 38 yards rushing.

Offensively, the Panthers were led by quarterback Shawheem Dowdy , who completed a school record 28 passes, for a game high 399 yards and 3 touchdowns to Chazton McKenzie, Shaquille Mitchem, and Olu Izegwire respectively.

The Panthers had three receivers to go over 100 yards receiving, Andre Coble, who posted a game high nine catches for 103 yards, Shaquille Mitchem, who grabbed seven catches for a game high 110 receiving yards including a 52-yard bomb at 2:42 left

in the first half, and Olu Izegwire, who posted 103 receiving yards on just 4 catches. Dowdy breaks a 24 year school completion record set by Carl Wright back in 1991.

VUU pulled within two at 2119 at the 4:36 mark of the third quarter when Dowdy connected with Izegwire for an 18 yard TD strike.

The Panthers opted to go for two, but Dowdy’s pass was picked off at the 2 yard line by the Bulldogs defensive back, Brian Hall, who returned the interception 98 yards for the defensive PAT, ultimately sealed the Panthers fate.

The loss dropped VUU to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the CIAA Northern Division. The Panthers are now 4-1 in CIAA play overall. Bowie State is now 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the divisional plays.

Both teams continue conference play. VUU faces Elizabeth City State University in the home finale of the 2015 season at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Hovey Field in Richmond, Va. While the BSU set to host the Lions of Lincoln University in their home finale on Saturday (Oct. 31).

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Better lawyering has caused drop in death sentences in Virginia, study author says DEBRA CASSENS WEISS Capital sentencing hearings in Virginia are getting longer and the number of death sentences is getting lower.

The author of a study released last week suggests the two developments are linked, the Associated Press and UVA News report.

University of Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett compared 21 capital murder trials held since 2005 in Virginia with 20 capital trials from 1996 to 2004. Capital defendants received life sentences in more than half the trials since 2005, double the number in the older group of trials.

In the newer group of trials, defense lawyers called 15 witnesses on average at sentencing hearings, which lasted four days on average.

Defense lawyers called only five witnesses in the older sentencing hearings, which lasted only two days on average.

“The difference between the lawyering in the ’90s and the last decade was just stunning to me,” Garrett told the Associated Press. “I just couldn’t believe how little work they used to put into sentencing. It was almost like an afterthought.”

The article notes a change in Virginia’s capital defense system.

Since 2004, the state has had four regional capital defender offices.

Before that, capital defendants largely relied on court-appointed lawyers.

“The study suggests that it does not take the ‘best of the best’ or some kind of ‘dream team’ to effectively represent a capital defendant,” Garrett told UVA News. “But it does take a team, a team of specialist capital defense lawyers and investigators, preferably working in an office, that understand the very different way that a death penalty case must be litigated from its inception.”

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (2nd from left) is flanked by law enforcement at the 20th annual Senior Safety Summit sponsored by the Peninsula S.A.L.T. Council in Yorktown.

Safety summit spotlights scams Attorney General Mark R. Herring joined older Virginians and law enforcement members at the Peninsula S.A.L.T Senior Safety Summit to honor its 20th anniversary.

Members of Peninsula S.A.L.T. include Triad, a community partnership between senior citizens and law enforcement facilitated by the Office of the Attorney General to help reduce crimes against the elderly by providing education and assistance. Herring delivered remarks reflecting on the summit’s theme, “Don’t Retire - Refire” and commemorating its 20th anniversary.

Hampton University master of Architecture program receives 8-year continuing accreditation Hampton University’s professional architecture program Master of Architecture has been formally granted an eight-year term of continuing accreditation. The term is effective January 2016.

At the July 2015 meeting of the National Architectural Accrediting Board, the directors reviewed the Visiting Team Report for Hampton University’s Department of Architecture, and granted the accreditation. The program is scheduled for its next visit for continuing accreditation in 2023.

“This accomplishment is an affirmation that those who viewed our program critically, found that we have highly competent and committed faculty who possessed the credentials and devotion to the profession and to our students that assures success for our graduates,” Robert Easter, Chair, Department of Architecture at Hampton University.

In order to continue accreditation, the architecture program must satisfy two reporting requirements: First, all programs are required to submit an Annual Statistical Report which captures all statistical information on the program and the institution. Also, when granted eight-year accreditation, the program is responsible for submitting an Interim Progress Report, two years after receiving the accreditation, and five years after, as well. Lastly, according to the 2012 Procedures for Accreditation, programs must make its Architecture Program Report, a Visiting Team Report (VTR), and any other required documents available to the public.

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OAG recognized for gang prevention, dv efforts The Office of Attorney General Mark R. Herring recently received an award from the Virginia Gang Investigators Association (VGIA) in recognition of its support of gang investigators and prevention of gang violence in Virginia.

For more than 25 years, VGIA has been the premier law enforcement organization for training and up-to-date information on the latest gang trends and prevention techniques. Thousands of investigators across the Commonwealth have learned about gangs and honed their skills in trainings given by the VGIA, including OAG’s prosecutors. Chief Deputy Attorney General Cynthia Hudson received the award on behalf of Attorney General Herring.

“Our office is truly honored to receive this award from an organization that works to fight gang violence each and every day,” said Herring. “We’re a proud partner of VGIA and we look forward continuing that partnership in order to make our communities and our commonwealth safer.”

Herring and his office offer a variety of resources including gang prevention education and training for law enforcement. Specific programs and initiatives include: •Virginia Gang Investigators Association (VGIA) Conference: Herring was the first attorney general to sponsor VGIA's Annual Gang Conference, which features more than 400 attendees from across the Commonwealth.

•Gang busters: This week-long conference is a partnership with the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to train gang investigators and prosecutors from across the Commonwealth on the latest techniques and trends in gang prevention.

•Prosecutions: Herring placed a specialized prosecutor in each region of the Commonwealth to go after high-priority drug and gang activity.

One of OAG’s prosecutors, Phil Figura, was the very first recipient of VGIA’s Gang Prosecutor of the Year award.

•Project Safe Neighborhood:

We must remember that domestic homicide is preventable, and we simply cannot afford to ignore the warning signs, said Herring.

This multi-faceted effort combines hands-on community education and prosecution against high-profile gang members to help reduce gun and gang violence amongst youth in Norfolk.

• Community Outreach: Herring placed a community outreach coordinator in every region of the Commonwealth to ensure that OAG’s information and resources were available to all Virginians.

Community outreach coordinators work closely with law enforcement and help educate and spread important public safety information, including education on gangs and gang crimes.

•Education: OAG promotes a variety of gang prevention educational tools for students and parents. There is a gang-specific module within a program for middle and high-schoolers called Virginia Rules, an educational video with perspectives from former gang members and tips to avoid gang recruitment, and educational literature.

•Human Trafficking: Human trafficking is a crime often associated with gang activity. OAG launched a human trafficking campaign and has hosted several human trafficking investigator trainings over the past year.

In other OAG news, more than 125 participants from law enforcement agencies, domestic violence programs, and allied organizations from across the commonwealth on

Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP), a groundbreaking, evidenced-based strategy to reduce domestic violence and prevent domestic homicides, participated in a training to combat domestic violence.

The four-day training conference took place on Oct. 19-22 in Charlottesville.

The office of the attorney general (OAG) has made LAP training and domestic violence initiatives a top priority, hiring a full-time staff member to implement and expand LAP across the commonwealth.

Herring has sponsored legislation to protect victims of domestic abuse, launched a human trafficking awareness campaign, and his office operates a variety of victimcentered programs including the Victim Notification Program and the Address Confidentiality Program.

“It’s heartbreaking that 112 Virginians lost their lives at the hands of an intimate partner or family member in 2014, but even one is too many. We must remember that domestic homicide is preventable, and we simply cannot afford to ignore the warning signs,” said Herring.

“Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides us the opportunity to honor the strength, courage, and resiliency of those who have been victims of domestic abuse, to thank those who support them when they need it most, and to bring awareness to the issue so that no one else has to suffer at the hands of an abuser.”

LAP is an innovative, effective

approach to domestic homicide prevention that helps first responders identify and properly handle domestic violence situations that may become fatal for a victim.

First responders are trained to use a standardized set of 11 questions, such as “Has he/she ever threatened to kill you or your children,” that can predict when a victim is at immediate risk of further harm. If the victim is at risk of further harm, they are immediately connected to a 24-hour service provider in their community who can help get them out of the potentially dangerous situation and get them the assistance they need.

This innovative process maximizes the skills of each party to ensure the most effective outcome: law enforcement'’s role keeping people and communities safe, and domestic violence advocates’ experience encouraging victims to seek help.

Domestic violence homicides are preventable, but the statistics in Virginia remain alarming. Data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) shows: •112 victims lost their lives domestic homicides in Virginia in 2014 •Domestic homicides accounted for 31 percent of all homicides in 2014 •Black Virginians died at roughly three times the rate of whites from domestic violence homicide •More than half of domestic homicides are committed with a firearm Virginia State Police data further shows that there were 20,872 arrests for misdemeanor assault and battery against family or household member in 2014. There were also 1,153 arrests for felony assault and battery against family or household member in 2014.

A portion of the LAP training focused on anti-bias training in the context of responding to domestic violence calls and the issues underserved populations experience when interacting with law enforcement. Mark Wynn, an internationally renowned expert and survivor of domestic violence led this particular training.

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Planning grants will support Virginia’s efforts to improve mental and substance abuse treatment through community-based clinics Richmond Behavioral Health Authority and Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health are among eight behavioral health clinics in Virginia that will benefit from a $1 million federal grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to help establish Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across the state. CCBHCs are a component of Virginia’s longterm strategy to reform the state’s behavioral health system.

The grants, which are authorized under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, will improve the quality and access to behavioral care, strengthen payment options, and better utilize evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

These clinics serve adults with serious mental illness, children with

serious emotional disturbance, and those with long-term and serious substance use disorders, as well as others with mental illness and substance use disorders.

“These grants will help Virginians with mental and substance abuse disorders receive the services they need,” said Sen. Warner. “It’s incredibly important that we work closely with community clinics to better integrate behavioral services with physical services, and work together to improve quality and access to care.”

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said his administration has prioritized improving delivery of care for mental health and substance abuse.

“This project will further that goal, giving Virginians easier and more consistent access to the services they need,” he said.

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Sen. Tim Kaine The CCBHC grant has two phases. Phase I provides funds for CCBHC Planning Grants for up to 24 states. For Phase II, eight states will be selected from among the Phase I states to participate in a two-year demonstration program in which CCBHCs will receive a financial incentive of enhanced payments to provide the high quality, comprehensive services required by the certification process.

DBHDS has selected eight Virginia community services boards (CSBs) to participate in this initial planning phase. DBHDS will contribute $2 million of its own resources to implement the requirements of the Planning Phase I and to help ensure success in the Phase II Demonstration selection process.

“As we work toward delivering more services in our communities, CCBHCs can be a model,” said Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel. “The requirement that they provide care coordination is an important step in ensuring that we have the highestperforming behavioral health system possible.”

The CCBHCs will provide nine core services: Crisis services; targeted case management; outpatient mental health and substance abuse services, patient-centered treatment planning, screening assessment and diagnosis, psychiatric rehabilitation services, peer and family support, care for veterans and members of the

military, outpatient clinic for primary care screening and monitoring.

CCBHCs will also provide care coordination, a critical and necessary component of any high-value, high-performing behavioral health services system. The CCBHCs must provide all of these services for their local populations and may contract with a designated collaborating organization to provide some of the services.

CCBHCs and other investments in behavioral healthcare will reduce general and psychiatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits. They have great potential to help increase wellness, improve health outcomes, facilitate a greater integration of behavioral and primary healthcare, and improve the overall patient experience.

“These federal dollars, coupled with DBHDS’s additional contribution of $2 million, will help move us away from an inconsistent system towards a model that allows for consistent services, greater ease of access and customized care in patients’ communities,” said Dr. Jack Barber, interim DBHDS commissioner.

The federal planning grants will be used solicit input from stakeholders, establish prospective payment systems for reimbursable pilot programs, and prepare applications to participate in the demonstration projects.

“Prescription drug and heroin abuse is impacting communities across Virginia – from parents worried about whether their children will overdose, to law enforcement facing increases in drug-related crimes, to employers struggling to find workers who can pass a drug test.

“Meanwhile, mental health treatment continues to be underfunded and underutilized,” said U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.).

The grants allow states to prepare an application to participate in a twoyear demonstration program that will begin January 2017.

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ADA has benefitted Virginians with HIV, study finds JOSH BARNEY In an important examination of the effect of the Affordable Care Act, researchers have determined that low-income Virginians with the human immunodeficiency virus had better outcomes when enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans. The study is believed to be the first to compare Affordable Care Act outcomes with the previous standard of care for this vulnerable patient population.

The researchers looked at the rates of virologic suppression, the most critical outcome in HIV care, among those enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans and those who received care under the state’s AIDS Drug

Assistance Program, or ADAP. When patients achieve virologic suppression, they have little or no virus detectable in their blood, which benefits the patient and helps public health by preventing transmission of the disease. The study found that 85.5 percent of patients with Affordable Care Act insurance were found to be in a state of virologic suppression, compared with 78.7 percent of those in the state’s AIDS program.

“Virginia was a great place to study this health care delivery transition, since it was a regional and national leader in the ADAP transition from direct medication provision to purchasing of [Affordable Care Act] insurance,” said researcher Dr.

Petersburg superintendent ends tenure early Petersburg City Public Schools has struggled with accreditation issues and has seen seven superintendents come and go in 15 years, with three in the last eight. Last week, the Petersburg City School Board unanimously voted to accept Superintendent Joseph Melvin’s request that he be released from his contract effective Oct. 31. The contract would have ended June 30, 2016.

“The school board made this decision after a great deal of discussion and deliberation,” said school board Chairman Kenneth Pritchett, “The board thanks Dr. Melvin for his service to Petersburg City Public Schools and the Petersburg community, and we wish him the best in the future.”

“Throughout this leadership transition, students will continue to remain our focus,” said Pritchett, “The school board, administration, principals, teachers and school staff members, working as a team, are committed to educating all children, maximizing their academic potential, developing skills for lifelong learning, and nurturing them to become successful contributors to society.”

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Researcher Dr. Kathleen McManus

Chairman Kenneth Pritchett agree that this decision is in the best interest of the school division as it will allow Melvin to explore other professional opportunities while allowing the school board to immediately begin the search for a new superintendent.

The school board will soon name an acting superintendent to lead the division until a permanent replacement is selected. Details on the superintendent search process will be released soon.

Kathleen McManus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health.

“This is a one-state study, but it’s applicable to the 19 other states that also haven’t expanded Medicaid, as well as to Medicaid-ineligible patients in states where Medicaid has expanded.”

The two-year study looked at 3,933 patients eligible for Affordable Care Act insurance who were Virginia ADAP clients. Of those, 1,849 (47.1 percent) enrolled, while 2,084 (52.9 percent) continued to receive care through the previous standard of care, ADAP. The researchers found: •Patients ages 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 were less likely to enroll in Affordable Care Act health plans than those younger or older; •blacks were less likely to enroll than whites; •people with AIDS were less likely to enroll than those with HIV; •women were more likely to enroll; •patient groups specifically targeted for enrollment, such as people whose insurance was ending, were more likely to enroll.

The researchers also found that the earlier a patient enrolled in Affordable Care Act insurance, the better they tended to fare. “It was a dose-dependent relationship, so if you enrolled in ACA insurance in January, you were more likely to be virologically suppressed than if you enrolled in June,” McManus said.

McManus’ mentor and fellow researcher, Dr. Rebecca Dillingham, noted that the findings represent an additional piece of evidence that having sustained health insurance improves health outcomes.

“We saw that those who fall into insurance gaps, many of whom would qualify for Medicaid if it were expanded, are less likely to have good clinical outcomes,” Dillingham said. “Missing opportunities to cover these individuals contributes to persistent health disparities.”

McManus presented the findings at IDWeek 2015, a conference held in San Diego. The research team also included Anne Rhodes, Lauren Yerkes and Steven Bailey of the Virginia Department of Health and UVA’s Carolyn L. Engelhard, Karen S. Ingersoll and George J. Stukenborg.

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11.2, 6 p.m.

10.29, 7 p.m.

Reynolds Community College will host an “Around the World Through Books” discussion in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus, 1651 E. Parham Rd.. This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees are asked to bring canned food for the Central Virginia Food Bank.

The book discussion will feature “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by Caitlin Doughty. Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty – a 20-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her life’s work. Thrown into a profession of gallows humor and vivid characters (both living and dead), Doughty learned to navigate the secretive culture of those who care for the deceased. The book discussion will be moderated by School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Barbara Glenn.

For more information event, visit www.reynolds.edu.

11.1, 3 p.m.

The Hampton Branch NAACP will celebrate its 44th Annual Life Membership Awards Banquet on Sunday, Nov.1, 3 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Members who have achieved a "Lifetime Membership" will be honored. Our dynamic guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Joan S. Parrott, who has more than 30 years of experience in Church Administration and Nonprofit Corporation Leadership. She is the former Executive Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hampton and the Park Church in Charlotte.

Call 757- 827-1768 for more information.

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What do you want to major in? How much will tuition cost? Are classes offered online, on campus or in both formats? What student support services are offered? Do you want to live on campus?

You can get the answers to these questions and more at the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO) College Fair, hosted by John Tyler Community College. The fair will be held at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. Call 804-594-1610 for info.

11.3, 6:30 p.m.

Event explores intersection of faith and the law The University of Richmond School of Law will host “Law. Faith. Justice.”

Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. The event focusing on law and spirituality will explore the possibilities that arise, including individual, community and societal advancement, when law and spirituality work together.

A panel of six experts will offer insights and stories about what happens when faith and the law join forces. The panel will feature the Rev. Bob Hetherington, Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board commissioner Henry Marsh, UR professor of law Shari Motro, immigration activist Victor Narro, retired judge Kimberly O’Donnell and author and attorney Qasim Rashid.

This discussion is co-sponsored by Leadership Metro Richmond, the Office of the Chaplaincy, and the Law School’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, Faculty Learning Community and Jewish Law Students Association.

The program is free, open to the public and will be followed by a reception.

Visit the University of Richmond website for more information and to register.

This event is part of One Book, One Richmond, a campus-wide effort that encourages students, staff, faculty and community members to read and discuss a selected book on a social justice issue. This year’s selection, “Just Mercy,” by Bryan Stevenson, is a true story that offers an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of justice.

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Participants in a free workshop offered by Virginia Credit Union will learn how to access their free credit report and gain insight into why they should review their credit report regularly.

During the workshop, participants will go over a sample credit report to help them better understand how to read their own.

The seminar will be held at Virginia Credit Union, 7500 Boulder View Drive in the Boulders Office Park in Richmond. To register, visit https://www.vacu.org/Learn/ Seminars.aspx or call 804- 323-6800.

11.15, 3 p.m.

The Battery Park Civic Association invites you to attend the second edition of Battery Park Stories, a storytelling event about Richmond’s historic northside neighborhood.

Longtime residents will explore themes of community and identity, and the conversation will continue over a shared meal.

All are welcome to this free event that includes dinner at the Northside Partnership for Families, 800 W. Graham Rd., Richmond.

Email Michael Lease for more information: mklease@gmail.com.

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Library honored for digital archiving of 120-year-old black paper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis University Library was among the honorees as the nation's fourth-oldest surviving African-American newspaper celebrated its 120th anniversary.

The Indianapolis Recorder, a weekly newspaper, marked 12 decades of publication with an awards ceremony and a reception at the Indiana State Museum. More than 200 people attended the public event, “The Art of Storytelling.”

The newspaper presented 20 awards honoring “the legacy of those individuals who have played a monumental role in the continuing mission and vision of the paper to educate and inform generations of readers to come.” Honorees included the paper’s creators, columnists and staffers, and longtime community supporters.

University Library’s award recognized its service in digitizing the archives of the Indianapolis newspaper. The Indianapolis Recorder Digital Collection provides access to the paper's 1899-2003 editions. The Recorder is the longest-published African-American paper in Indiana.

“We believe we are one of the first African-American papers in the nation to be digitized,” said Victoria Davis, the Recorder’s newsroom manager.

Newspapers and print publications in general, especially black publications, have faced challenges with digitalization, Davis said.

Having the University Library collection has been invaluable to the Recorder’s readers, who have been able to look up family history, research community events and reflect on historical events through the collection, she said.

“A lot of people use it, and they are really excited that they can do that from the comfort of their own home using the computer,” said Davis, who anticipates the library-newspaper

collaboration producing a second project.

“We hope to have our sister publication, The Indiana Minority Business Magazine, digitized as well,” Davis said.

The Indianapolis Recorder Digital Collection currently is the library’s most popular digital collection, averaging about 50 visits and 1,000 pages downloaded each day, according to a library audit. The Recorder collection is one of more than 80 digitized cultural-heritage collections available online through the University Library Center for Digital Scholarship.

The Recorder was founded in 1899

by George P. Stewart and William H. Porter as a two-page church bulletin.

University Library Dean David W. Lewis and Jenny Johnson, digital scholarship outreach librarian, attended the event and accepted the award for the library.

“We are really honored to be a part of such an important community resource. The Indianapolis Recorder is the most significant resource that documents the African-American community in Indiana,” Lewis said.

“The award is a recognition of a really good partnership. They trusted us with their content in a way that is not typical. The award shows that we earned the trust they put in us.”

The library’s award is a framed collage including the cover of the Recorder’s commemorative book, the ceremony invitation and a replica of the paper's front page with a story thanking the library for its contribution.

Other Recorder anniversary honorees included Amos Brown, award-winning radio host and columnist; Arthur Carter, Tuskegee airman; Mari Evans, poet and author; Wilma Moore, archivist with the Indiana Historical Society; and Barbara Turner, descendant of founder George Stewart.

Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson named to VCU Board of Visitors Gov. Terry McAuliffe has appointed one new member to the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors.

Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson, pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, will join VCU’s governing body effective immediately. His term continues until June 30, 2017.

Nelson was elected to represent the Varina District on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors in November 2011 and has served as vice chairman of the group since January.

Nelson serves on a number Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson of government and community organizations, including the Baptist General Convention of Virginia, the Capital Region Airport Commission and the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is concluding service on the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority Board of Directors.

Nelson earned an associate of science degree in business administration from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, a bachelor of science degree in business administration from VCU and a master of divinity degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

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