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THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

Neville Wisdom Keeps It Fresh Fellow Democrat

Takes On Rosa

Lucy Gellman, Editor, The Arts Paper

A little past 7 p.m. on Orange Street, two bright floodlights blinked on with a start. Lionel Richie’s voice sailed over the crowd, hitting the staccato notes on All Night Long. At the far end of the street, Elisha Hazel handed out wax paper bags of vegetable patties. Jimi Patterson served up his last pink drink of the evening before going to find a spot on the sidewalk. Dooley-O spun on, changing the music for the moment attendees had been waiting for.

A flutter of black and red fabric flapped in the wind, bringing a hush over the street. Ashley Raymond stepped out of a shop at 63 Orange St., and onto a makeshift runway.

So began designer Neville Wisdom’s fourth annual fall fashion show Friday evening. Transforming Orange Street into a runway between Center and Crown Streets, Wisdom and his team packed the Ninth Square artery with pumping music, artist-designed mannequins, and food vendors from 116 Crown, Ninth Square Caribbean Market, Amoy’s Cajun & Creole, and Hunan House. As a couple hundred attendees found their seats for the event, Wisdom presented the different theme he had in mind: what his team can do on its own.

In years past, Wisdom has partnered with Town Green Special Services District for the fall show, usually holding it on an “On9” first Friday. He has then held the spring show elsewhere— recent locations have included Corsair and mActivity fitness center. But this year, Town Green pulled out as a partner.

Wisdom’s response: We’ll do the whole thing ourselves—bigger and better than before.

“This year, I think they [Town Green] had some change in how they wanted to do things and our fashion show didn’t work with what they were doing,” he said in an interview before the show.

“So we decided to take the challenge and do it the Neville Wisdom way.”

That “way” means keeping the event fresh and a local he said. He added that five years in to owning his Orange Street boutique, he and Brand Director Lauren Sprague are still thinking of how to. After surprising attendees last year with both a new wedding line and runway of customers-turned-models, he returned to the drawing board for a bigger surprise this year.

by PAUL BASS

New Haven Independent

Photos courtesy of Lucy Gellman.

His conclusion: keep the citizen models, adding women of all shapes, sizes, and physical abilities to the lineup. Like Brenda Adelson, who has walked with a prosthetic leg for almost a decade, and rocked a red and black print dress similar to Raymond’s. Or Crystal Feimster, a professor of African American Studies, History and American Studies at Yale.

But also add mannequins—the same headless, small-chested white mannequins that populate his store—to both sides the street. And ask local artists like Kwadwo Adae and his students to decorate them.

The project was a success. Working with his students, Adae added fluffy white wings, gold paint and the word DREAMER to one mannequin, giving it a sort of haute couture look. His students, as well as other artists, tackled multi-color designs, some painting the mannequins with anti-body shaming messaging. Others, like JC-Arts Ambassador went wild with streaks and paint splatters, dedicating his models to Puerto Ricans affected by Hurricane Maria.

As he looked out on the mannequins lining Orange Street Friday night, Wisdom said they had a special way of “representing New Haven for what it is.”

“You know, we always try to push the envelope a little bit,” he added.

“I feel spectacular. It was a lot of work, and it was crazy. But I feel really great.”

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After 27 years as New Haven’s most formidable elected officeholder, Rosa DeLauro is facing her first challenge from an experienced pol within her own party who seeks to outflank her on the left on health care.

Bryan Anderson plans to make that challenge official Tuesday by announcing his candidacy for the 2018 Democratic nomination for Third U.S. Congressional District representative.

DeLauro has held the seat for 14 twoyear terms, facing no viable challenges from Republicans or Democrats in her reelection campaigns.

Anderson, a former New Haven city alderman and housing authority executive director, is looking to return to Washington D.C., where he first ventured at age 14 to work as an intern for the late moderate Republican U.S. Rep. Stewart McKinney.

Anderson, who’s 62, plans to make his Tuesday campaign announcement on the steps of City Hall in Milford, where he currently serves as an alderman. He plans to barnstorm the district the rest of the day, ending up at a house on New Haven’s Dixwell Avenue where five generations of his mother’s family lived.

“I’m not running against Rosa,” Anderson said this week over a plate of red snapper sushi in an interview that included no criticisms of the incumbent on the menu. Rather, he said, amid all the political upheavals in the country, he believes the time has come for “change” in the Third District along with a fresh vision.

His working slogan: “A New Way for a Better Day.” For years ambitious baby-boomer politcians have waited for the chance to seek the Third District seat but hesitated to do so until the energetic DeLauro, who’s now 74 and plays a leading role in the party’s liberal wing on Capitol Hill, retires.

“Rosa is definitely running for reeleciton,” DeLauro’s campaign manager, Jimmy Tickey, confirmed Saturday.

Challenger Anderson described a candidacy with an issues focus on “Medicare for All” single-payer health care, removal of American troops from Afghanistan, and job creation. He also plans a focus on a personal biography that evokes an unusual mix of political labels as well as a unique connection to

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Bryan Anderson: Announces candidacy Tuesday.

the diverse planets of the Third Congressional District solar system: the true-blue New Haven epicenter (and Middletown gerrymandered fringe); Trump country in the lower Naugatuck Valley; purple shoreline towns.

“I’m African-American. My family has historically been not only in New Haven but in the [surrounding towns]. I’m LGBT. I’ve been a progressive Republican and a progressive Democrat.”

Anderson’s father grew up in Derby and Ansonia. On his mother’s side in the Dixwell neighborhood, his great-grandmother ran a rooming house, his greatgrandfather a catering business (while also working at a pharmacy at Dixwell & Gregory), his grandfather a printing business while delivering mail (and presiding over the black carriers union).

Anderson himself grew up on Newhall Street in Hamden, attended Hamden High and UConn. He ran “Gypsy Moth” Republican Larry DeNardis’s successful race for the Third District seat in 1980.

Anderson settled in New Haven, served as a Ward 27 alder from 1992-4, ran the city housing authority as well as a drugtreatment program in the old Elm Haven projects. He moved to Milford 20 years ago, became an alderman in 2011. For the past 15 years, he has commuted to the Bronx to teach elementary school at PS 47. (He retires in November.)

Along the way, Anderson has gravitated from the left flank of the GOP to the left flank of the Democratic Party.

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Help Puerto Rico

THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

by STAFF

New Haven Independent

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been devastated by fierce hurricanes. And the latest hurricane, Maria, left the entire island without power this week. And Mayor Toni Harp and the House Democrats want to let you know how you can help.

The massive storm blew out windows, turned some streets into roaring rivers and destroyed countless homes and businesses Prior to Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Irma hit the island with high winds, heavy rains, and flood waters.

About a million residents lost electricity from that storm. People’s lives are at risk and there is a serious need to mobilize and get aid to them as quickly as possible. It’s unclear how long it will take for Puerto Rico to recover from these historic storms.

To help family and friends in Puerto Rico the City of New Haven is collaborating with state Representative Juan Candelaria, the New Haven Latino Council and ARTE Inc. to help out.

Here’s how you can donate: Send checks payable to ARTE Inc.,

19 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513. Or bring checks to ARTE Inc.

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Mayor Toni N. Harp released a statement Monday, speaking for thousands of city residents and expressing concern about the life-threatening devastation of Puerto Rico, subjected to the lash of Hurricane Maria so close on the heels of Hurricane Irma.

“The close ties between New Haven and Puerto Rico are manifest over many generations in hundreds and hundreds of local families with loved ones living in each place: we maintain every hope those on that island remain safe until the crisis subsides,” Harp said in the statement. “What’s more, New Haven Public Schools just completed a recruitment drive in Puerto Rico, so we know new teachers and administrators districtwide are concerned about and distracted by the effects of this storm – our prayerful thoughts are with them as well.”

Harp said city residents who want to help friends, family, and other residents in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico can also text ‘Unity’ to 414-44 to help.

Block Watches Wither

by ALLAN APPEL

New Haven Independent

Worried about recent car break-ins on her block, Chris Mullaly brought a question to her neighborhood community management team meeting: How do we start a block watch? The answer turned out not to be so simple.

Mullally asked that question at the last week’s regular meeting and annual pot luck dinner of the East Shore Management Team, which drew 15 neighbors to the Engine 16 firehouse in Morris Cove.

During a wide-ranging discussion of issues including flying flags on Townsend Avenue to promote a Morris Cove identity Mullally put it bluntly to Lt. Jason Rentkowitz, the neighborhood’s district manager.

“Neighbors want to start a block watch.

Can we get a sign?”

Mullally explained that she is recently retired and there are other retired people on her block as well as many working people. She asked who should patrol the neighborhood at what points of the day.

“Are there guidelines to follow?”

“I’m all about you guys staring a block watch,” Rentkowitz replied, but he he had no immediate information or response except to endorse the initiative and to be encouraging.

Mullally provided some more blowby-blow of what was happening on her block in Morris Cove to underscore a quiet, yet palpable sense of urgency.

She described an incident recently when a neighbor took off for a quick trip to the grocery store, leaving her 12-year-old son at home. “Someone tried getting in through the side door.

Fortunately they have a large dog.”

“Dogs are good,” Rentkowitz replied.

“Someone was jiggling the handle,” Mullally said the neighbor had told her.

Discussion ensued on the block about illegal entrances into homes in nearby East Haven.

Result: The neighbor the one with the 12-year-old son got an expensive alarm system.

“Telling me is good. Telling each other is better,” Rentkowitz said.

“A few different areas [in Morris Cove] are interested in block watches,” said the management team chair Lisa Milone.

“I’ll get you the specific details. I’ll get you all the info,” Rentkowitz promised.

After the formal meeting, over the pot luck goodies, neighbors and Rentkowitz talked further about block watches mainly how they were once numerous and now few and far between, at least in Morris Cove.

Former management team chair Tina

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ALLAN APPEL PHOTO Management team chair Milone with vice-chair Jennifer Spata.

THOMAS MACMILLAN PHOTO Veteran Dixwell block-watcher Ruth Henderson at a 2013 citywide gathering called by the police department.

Doyle said in the 1970s and 1980s Morris Cove had 20 to 25 block watches.

“People do it informally,” she said.

Milone said she was 99 percent certain there is only one currently active block watch left in Morris Cove, on Myron Street. “Many times we start to get the ball going, and it’s hard [to sustain interest]. Now with Lt. Rentkowitz we can get it going,” Milone added.

Citywide, officials at times have sought to revive block watches. Two former police chiefs, James Lewis and Dean Esserman, announced efforts. Several candidates, including Toni Harp and Matthew Nemerson, called in the 2013 mayoral campaign for strengthening block watches. . Unlike neighborhood-wide management teams, block watches are more localized efforts by neighbors to watch each other’s homes and share info.

Rentkowitz had spoken in his report about the various means of communication between neighbors and the police, including posting information on SeeClickFix app. Yet the discussion of block watch formation made him put that in perspective.

“A lot of people think apps and the Internet take the place of meeting in person,” he said, not numbering himself in that camp. “Having face-to-face encounters through a block watch is more beneficial to getting information,” and not antiquated at all, he averred.

And yet Rentkowtiz’s task to get info

about the watches is not going to be simple.

When queried about how neighbors might get police guidance in starting block watches, police spokesperson David Hartman told the Independent: “I’ve nothing to do with block watch groups and there is no database for tracking their activity. They are citizens groups formed independently from the PD. Often, we are, however, invited to attend some of the city’s block watch meetings.”

The district manager would have a better grasp on the number of watches, Hartman added.

In 2012, when West River residents on isolated Porter Street wanted to form a block watch, Hartman himself the meeting, functioning as the department’s chief liaison and cheerleader for block watches. He distributedblock watch captain manuals, stickers with emergency numbers to affix to phones and windows, practical advice and safety tips, and a specialized pen for prospective new block-watchers to engrave their phone numbers on bikes, laptops, and other often-stolen items.

At several recent meetings of the police commission, that group’s chair, Anthony Dawson, along with other commissioners, have also urged Chief Campbell for the department to become more proactive with the city’s block watches.

THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

Annual Black Holocaust Memorials

Freemen welcomed the crowd who came to be a part of the ceremony.

88 year young Robert Saulsbery, elder, educator and coach granted permission to go forth with the event.

Professor Clifton Graves was the emcee of the day and he opened up with his inspirational piece, “Mountain Get Out of My Way”.

Spiritual leader, Elaine Peters, who hoststhe annual Kwanzaa event each year brought forth the calling of the elders into the space.

Kwanzaa will be held on December 26th at Courtland Wilson Library.

Board of Alderman president Tyisha Walker greeted the audience with a powerful speech about our responsibility to keep moving forward to honor those who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we now hold.

She reminded us that even though there has been progress since 1619 there is much more work to be done.

She read a proclamation from the city naming September 23rd Black Holocaust remembrance day in the city of New Haven with the hopes that New Haven will inspire other cities to follow.

Yvonne Monk led the National Black anthem, “Lift Every Voice”.

She encouraged all to learn the anthem by heart just as we learned America the Beautiful because it describes the journey of Africans in this country.

Keynote speaker was Board of Education president, Dr Edward Joyner and guest speakers included Bro Edwin Muhammad and Alfred Marder, president of the Amistad Committee.

Performances included Africa dancers from Hannan’s Dance and Beyond Group and Ice the Beef Youth.

By Barbara Fair, ICN Community Correspondent

The past two weekends featured events to honor the journey of African people from the shores of their homeland to this country. According to the Society of former slaves and freeman, 12.5 million people were kidnapped with 1.8 million dying along the way. Packed like sardines chained inside of cargo ships were millions of African men, women and children many brought to America to provide free labor and other services to the Europeans. Many Africans landed in the south in 1619 and remained enslaved until the Emancipation Proclamation in 1860. Following the “emancipation” of Africans from slavery legislation was passed that legalized the continued enslavement of African people in a whole new way.

The 13th amendment to the US Constitution was a compromise between those who wanted to keep slavery alive and those who wanted African people to be free. The compromise stated that slavery was abolished “except” if one was incarcerated. It has been called “slavery in another name”. Under those laws more African people were caged than at the height of apartheid in South Africa.

The war on drugs fueled that phenomenon. Mass incarceration of African Americans continues to be a problem in 2017.

On September 16th, actor and civil rights activist, Danny Glover graced the crowd with his appearance at the Criscola Park located on Chapel Street in the Fair Haven district of the city. Invited by the Amistad Committee, the theme of the day is what would Fredrick Douglas say about Charlottesville, Virginia.

Residents Alan Felder, Clarence Phillip Jr and Linwood Ali Branham welcomed community people to the event where a large memorial stands honoring descendants of the 29th Regiment Colored Voluntary Infantry, a display that has been at the park since 2008.

Saturday, September 23rd the 4th anniversary of the Black Holocaust “Maafa” memorial was held in front of the Cinque statue in front of City Hall. Linwood Branham, president of the Society of Former Slaves and

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THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

Graduation day for Just Leadership USA Fellows

By Barbara Fair, ICN Community Correspondent

Graduation day for a New York based leadership program included New Haven’s own, Beatrice Codianni. September 17, 2017 was an especially joyful day for her because her sons and several friends traveled to New York to see her graduate. The ceremony was quite emotional. Nearly every graduate told a story of overcoming pain, anguish, diminished self worth, loss of connection with their children and the basic inhumanity of prison life. Many said the program helped them become better fathers, mothers, wives, husbands and friends. The close bond among the cohort was evident. Each fellow prided themselves in their accomplishment. Fellows spent a year attending meetings across the country. Several of the graduates are running for public office, something they never imagined doing before the program. Each fellow was presented with a computer and an award upon completion of the program.

Ms Codianni, one of several graduates who participated in the year long leadership development program was beaming as she received her certificate of completion. Justice Leadership USA (JLUSA) is a program founded by President, Glenn Martin, a formerly incarcerated man who had to face humiliation during an important meeting

at the White House. In 2016 he was invited to there by the Obama administration to talk about mass incarceration and the law enforcement. As he entered with his colleagues Security held him aside while they conducted a special search simply because he was formerly incarcerated. By the time he was allowed in the meeting it had already started. At that moment he knew he had to do something about the stigma associated with having a criminal conviction and so he established a program in which those most impacted by incarceration become empowered to become policy reformers. In an open letter to Obama submitted by the Wall Street Journal Martin talked about how the treatment he received and how it eroded the principles of justice and fairness.

Currently in the US we spend $85 billion on an annual basis to keep over 2 million people behind bars while supervising nearly 6 million in communities across the nation. According to his data 54% of those incarcerated are for violent crime while 46% are for non- violent offenses. Martin is committed to reducing the prison population by one half by the year 2030. He expects his fellows to play a major role in reaching that goal. Beatrice is already involved in a great deal of social justice activities in the New Haven community around criminal justice, deportations, sex worker rights and police brutality.

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THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

City Finds $9.5M To Pay Dirty-Cop Bill

by MARKESHIA RICKS New Haven Independent

The city plans to pay restitution for a wrongful conviction by raiding some of the capital fund balances of 14 city departments, alders learned Monday night.

They had some questions about that.

Acting city Budget Director Michael Gormany, City Controller Daryl Jones, and Corporation Counsel John Rose outlined the payment plan for the Board of Alders Finance Committee Monday at City Hall during a public hearing.

The alder committee unanimously approved the plan, but only after about two hours of questioning of Harp administration officials about the impact of delayed purchases of equipment and postponed maintenance of some city facilities, and about why some balances go back as far as 2010.

The answer to those questions generally was that most of the equipment purchases and maintenance can wait a year—though in some cases only a year and that some projects are multi-year.

The city has to pay the $9.5 million because it failed to convince a judge to throw out a federal wrongful conviction lawsuit filed by Scott Lewis, who spent 18 years in prison on murder charges

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Jones, Gormany and Rose lay out Lewis settlement plan.

trumped up by a New Haven police detective named Vincent Raucci.

The detective was deeply involved in the city’s illicit cocaine trade and found to have fabricated the evidence that put Lewis behind bars for nearly two decades of Lewis’ life.

That settlement came in July, after the city had wrapped its budget process for fiscal 2017-2018 in June. So alders are being asked to amend the city’s capital budget and authorize

the issuance of municipal bonds to refund the capital balances that need to be replenished such as the funds for the Grand Avenue Bridge project.

About $6.35 million will be taken from that project to pay the Lewis settlement but will have to be refunded when the state is ready to advance that project, according to City Engineer Giovanni Zinn. The remaining funds will come from various other city departments, including police and

fire, but Harp officials and department heads assured alders that the reallocation of money would not hurt public safety or service.

The amendment has to be passed now because the settlement must be paid

by Nov. 15, according to Corporation Counsel Rose.

Annex Alder Alphonse Paolillo Jr. and East Rock Alder Anna Festa both asked know why similar efficiencies weren’t found during the prior bud-

geting process. They also asked why the same department heads who often come to them each budget cycle asking for more money and continue to say what is allocated is not enough often seem to have money from previous projects languishing without a similar sense of urgency to reallocate those funds.

Controller Jones said alders will see a more data-driven approach to future capital budget asks and a more deliberate sweeping of fund balances that cannot be justified in the coming budget cycle.

Ultimately, alders voted for the amendment but asked the administration to bring them a total cost of borrowing $9.5 million in bonds; the impact specifically on projects for traffic and parking, police, fire, the community service administration and the city’s emergency shelter, and the Board of Ed; and which departments will need their funds replenished.

“Obviously, this is something we need to take care of,” Paolillo said. “This is the responsibility of the city, but the cost concerns are the bell we’ve been ringing for years now. There is still work that needs to be done ... but this is the best in front of us now.”

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Community College Cuts Blasted THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

by MARKESHIA RICKS New Haven Independent

At a time when other states are finding ways to make access to higher education more affordable or even free, the Connecticut General Assembly’s latest budget would axe a scholarship program that helps thousands. That is unacceptable to New Haven’s state lawmakers.

The lawmakers delivered that message at Gateway Community College Wednesday in the wake of the passage of a state budget that would, among other things, eliminate the Roberta Willis scholarship program and other higher education funding. (Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has vowed to veto the budget but incorporate some of its ideas in a negotiated next version.)

The scholarship program helps pay for the education of some 15,000 students across the state, 9,000 of whom attend community colleges like Gateway. Six hundred students at Gateway are scholarship recipients. Under the current iteration of the budget, all that financial aid would vanish.

“This is an appalling attack on higher education in our state,” Senate President Pro Tem Marty Looney of New Haven said in condemning the budget, a Republican plan that mustered enough support from Democrats in the State Senate and the House of Representatives to break through the months of a budget logjam at the state Capitol.

Looney said if lawmakers allow the

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Gateway SGA Pres. Wali: Students are scared.

current budget to stand, it would return the state to the days before World War II and the G.I. Bill when only affluent elites could afford to go to college.

He pointed out that the most recent

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“People give lip service to the idea of economic development and preparing us for the future economy where the only jobs that will be available are jobs that require high levels of skilled education,” Looney said. The Republican budget proposal “undermines our capacity to educate our students for those future jobs.”

Abbur Wali, Gateway student government president, said that many of his fellow students are afraid of what the cuts to state aid could mean for their ability to complete their education.

The 31-year-old father of three recently completed his first degree in liberal arts and sciences this May. He has plans to complete a second degree in railroad and engineering sciences next May. Though he has reached his credit maximum to receive state aid now, and is currently paying for his education out of pocket, he said he could not have completed that first degree without help from Connecticut.

“All of us have different situations,” he said of the typical community college student. He said some students come from families that can afford to pay for school while others come from families where there are no parents and they have no jobs. Without state aid and the generosity of donors to Gateway’s foundation, many of the students who’ve come through the doors wouldn’t make it.

“Here at community college, it’s not that much assistance,” he said. “I get emails from students all the time with different concerns. They’re scared.”

In addition to the threat to the Roberta Willis scholarship program, higher education faces threats to the funds that support remedial education services. Twenty-one-year-old Gateway student Narasha Moffett, a native of Guyana, said if it had not been for the classes she took to learn English, she would not be able to pursue a degree in human services. The sophomore wants to go into the field of social work.

“It would be devastating,” she said.

“I’m one of the students that took the remedial classes when I got here. Students would be devastated including the international students who depend on those classes to learn English and make their education better at Gateway.”

New Haven State Rep. Toni Walker, who serves as the co-chair of the Appropriations Committee, warned that the budget headed to the governor’s desk cuts $27 million for the community college system in 2018 and another $47 million in 2019.

“These are cuts that we cannot sustain if we expect the people of Connecticut to thrive,” she said. “You are part of the state and we need to provide you with the supports that are necessary to your success.

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THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

Trump destroys America’s Image, Unleashes Racism

By Walter Smith, Publisher Philadelphia Observer Donald Trump, unfortunately, the President of the United States is destroying America, its world image and its leadership standings. In addition to destroying the image of America, he is also destroying the social fabric of its citizens. He thrives on destruction and divisiveness.

His vision of making America Great Again is returning to the days when every “white” man was considered superior to and had absolute control over every person of color. It started in 2011 when he went all out to discredit Barack Obama by questioning his citizenship and his academic acumen. The “Birther” theory launched his political campaign and set him on a path to destroy the image and credibility of America.

During the presidential primaries, political dynasties such as the Bush family were portrayed as weak and ineffective.

Because the sitting US president was a man of color and especially a “Black” man, according to Trump, America was the worst governed country in the world.

Trump is so obsessed with discrediting Barack Obama and destroying his presidential legacy, it impairs his ability to be creative about America and to do the job a US president and world leader should do. He also alienated one of our top trading partners, Mexico, by disparaging its citizens referring to them as rapist, drug dealers, and murderers.

He openly promotes Russia and advocates disbanding NATO. NATO was formed by the US and our European allies after WWII to stem Russia’s military aggression throughout Europe. He seems to be out to destroy American democracy, political and social relations the world over.

On the campaign trail in both the primaries and the national election, he made no bones about who and what he was. Trump was seen on tape talking about trying to have sex with a married woman and being able to grope women.

He is heard off-camera discussing women in vulgar terms during the taping of a segment for “Access Hollywood.”

During the second presidential debate, CNN’s Anderson Cooper asks Trump about his descriptions of groping and kissing women without their consent.

Trump denies that he has ever engaged in such behavior and declares the com-

ments were “locker room talk.” After the debate, 11 women steped forward to claim that they were sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by Trump.

Prior to his inauguration, three leading professors of psychiatry wrote to Barack Obama expressing their grave concerns over Trump’s mental stability: “His widely reported symptoms of mental instability - including grandiosity, impulsivity, hypersensitivity to slights or criticism, and an apparent inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality - lead us to question his fitness for the immense responsibilities of the office,” the professors from Harvard Medical School and the Uni-

versity of California wrote to Barack Obama, urging him to order a “full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation” of the then President-elect.

He condones and promotes violence at every given opportunity. On the campaign trail, he encouraged violence among his supporters against protesters especially perceived members of “Black Lives Matter” and all people of color. After receiving a notice from his security that someone might be planning to throw tomatoes at him (again), Trump told his supporters to “knock the crap out of them … I promise you, I will pay for the legal fees.” The crowd vociferously

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cheered him on.

Recently he has been fantasizing about destroying North Korea with no repercussions here at home. He is using the same bully tactics used in the presidential campaign against Hillary Clinton threatening to have her prosecuted by the DOJ if he is elected. Does he not realize there are no winners in a nuclear war? Just “losers” as he so fondly like to label opponents.

This past weekend he proposed that athletes, especially those of color, be stripped of their right to peaceful protest. He directly attacked NFL athletes who refused to stand for the national anthem in the harshest of terms:

“Wouldn’t you love to see one of these N.F.L. owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired.’” The person Trump was referring to was an athlete of color, Colin Kapernick. Trump was “dog whistling” to a mostly white group in Alabama who disenfranchised blacks and prevented them from voting up until 1965.

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul said Saturday President Trump isn’t “man enough” to call athletes a “son of a bitch “to their faces. “With Con’t on page 19

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Housing Authority Spin-Off Takes Shape

by CHRISTOPHER PEAK New Haven Independent

Well aware that the Trump administration isn’t likely to boost funding for public housing, the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) is pursuing other income sources to diversify its revenue, including property management fees.

The authority has set up several notforprofit affiliates to generate more cash. The first, the decade-old Glendower Group, redevelops obsolete units into desirable affordable housing, for both public and private entities. Now, a new spin-off, 360 Management, will keep those properties and other privately owned complexes in good shape.

Karen DuBois-Walton, HANH’s executive director,previewed the idea for 360 Management this February. The details of the operation took shape on Tuesday, as the Board of Commissioners approved a budget for the next fiscal year.

“The genesis of this is that the public housing program, which has been the heart and soul of the housing authority, has over time been defunded. The federal government has really moved away from its commitment to the pub-

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HANH chief Karen DuBois-Walton: Finding new ways to pay the bills.

lic housing program, and it’s just not feasible to maintain the properties on the small amount of rent that people people pay and the subsidy,” DuBoisWalton explained.

Most of the new funding will come as HANH converts its strictly publicly owned housing over to federally subsidized units. That’s done through the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, or RAD, a U.S. Department

of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) effort created by the Obama administration. RAD allows authorities like HANH to obtain Section 8 “project-based” subsidies (tied to a housing complex, not a roving tenant) not just for facilities owned by private, for-profit developers, but also for its own not-for-profit entities, like Glendower. In flipping the properties, HANH can also obtain enough money

from tax credits and investors for upkeep.

“Our choice, at that point, is to put out solicitations for someone to come in and manage those properties or we could build our own company for management,” DuBois-Walton explained.

She chose the latter for a couple reasons.

“We feel like we have mastered a way of management that respects our residents. … We weren’t sure that we could solicit and get that same management model out on the private market. And secondly, we had a desire, as we move and reduce the workforce on the housing authority side, to preserve jobs. We have a tremendous workforce. On the private market, I could make some asks, but I couldn’t guarantee [work for] our employees. Here, in the affiliate, I have control of that,” DuBois-Walton explained. “We’re preserving what we want to do for our residents and for the folks that are subject to reorganization here. 360 seems to be the best way to do that.”

If it establishes a strong track record, the not-for-profit could win it business from other developers. Property management is “quite a growing field,” she added.

The not-for-profit, which is still wait-

ing on its official certification from the Internal Revenue Service, will have a staff of about 40 employees, including a yet-to-be-hired vice president.

Rather than duplicate HANH’s existing operations, 360 Management will purchase services from the authority, particularly accountants to manage its finances.

HANH approved a $2 million loan, which will be repaid over five years, to get the affiliate going. “That will provide the initial cash flow before rents and subsidies start flowing,” DuBoisWalton explained.

The not-for-profit’s first project, expected to begin in early 2018, will involve taking over maintenance of four HANH properties that house seniors only: Constance B. Motley, Katherine Harvey Terrace, Newhall Gardens and Prescott Bush Mall. Those were selected first because the upkeep there needed is minor, compared to some HANH properties that are slated for demolition.

By the fiscal year’s end, 360 Management is expected to have 800 units under its purview. Eventually, they will need to manage 1,700 units to break even, said Diana Smith, HANH’s chief financial officer.

Harp Bets On Casino Jobs

New Haven Mayor Toni Harp went to Bridgeport Monday to place an early bet.

She joined Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim at a press conference to announce and support a plan by MGM Resorts International to build a waterfront casino in the Park City.

Harp told the Independent later that the casino would benefit New Haven because the company plans to locate a job-training center for it in New Haven. She also noted that the casino is projected to create 2,000 jobs.

Meanwhile, the casino itself is no sure bet. It needs state approval of the plan. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy immediately raised doubts about that because it would jeopardize the state’s deals with the Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegans, which send the state $260 million in annual slot revenues in return for permission to operate casinos.

Also, proposals to build more casinos

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in Connecticut such as a previous one in Bridgeport have in the past raised fears about promoting problem gambling, organized crime, and exploitation of the poor.

On the other hand, the Trump administration’s Bureau of Indian Affairs has been holding up approval for the tribes to build an East Windsor casino (which would compete with an MGM operation over the state line in Springfield, Mass.). That leaves an opening to approve the MGM plan. And the MGM Bridgeport deal offers tantalizing promises to Connecticut legislators struggling past deadline to pass a new budget: a $50 million initial payment to the state and an alleged $300 million annual tax bill. Furthermore, Connecticut’s powerful UNITE HERE union, which does business with MGM in Nevada, would stand to gain from the new casino.

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Five HBCUs Ready to Work on Self-Driving Cars

by JL Carter Sr., HBCU Digest

Ridesharing company Lyft has announced plans to partner with online credentialing and nanodegree company Udacity to begin offering scholarships to learners who want to develop selfdriving cars.

Officials say that the program is designed to invite minorities into racially homogenous STEM maker space – a move that at once slaps at competitor Uber’s issues with diversity, and champions black and Latino creators coming into the future of transportation commerce.

Diversity is crucial for creating solutions that serve everyone, and ridesharing is for everyone. That’s why these scholarships will specifically target communities that are underrepresented in technology in the US. It is a program that could only fly with private partnerships in the for-profit sector, because non-profit schools with similar goals in program development face long, tedious processes in getting approval from internal faculty stakeholders, accrediting agencies, and state authorization guidelines.

But the new program should invite

conversation in the HBCU community about the institutions and programs best positioned to take advantage of Lyft’s scholarship offering, and in future research and development strategies with the military, Department of Transportation, and other startups which may invade the space of redefining American commuting and traveling.

Five HBCUs are uniquely positioned for this kind of development. In no particular order: Spelman College – Spelman has special expertise in undergraduate robotics and computer science training, and as the nation’s premier institution for educating black women, is a natural incubator for public and private organizations looking to fund minority

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startups for ridesharing, mass transportation and its commercial possibilities.

Morgan State University – With nationally acclaimed programs in engineering and business and a national transportation center, Baltimore’s flagship HBCU is well-positioned to offer perspective on how to design and incorporate self-driving technology

in metropolitan and suburban settings with traffic control and technology advancement.

North Carolina A&T State University – The historically black engineering capital of the world is proximate to one of the nation’s fastest growing automotive hubs, and is home to influential lawmakers on Capitol Hill who could champion legislative and appropriation pathways for the school. Plus, A&T has experience with self-driving car tech.

Tuskegee University – TU’s mechanical engineering program and growing imprint in material sciences makes it an ideal partner for companies like Lyft and automakers like Tesla for self-driving system development and making cars safer and better performing with research on parts and exterior design.

Alabama A&M University – With strong programs in mechanical, civil and electrical engineering, AAMU is a partner in making recommendations on how roads can be improved for the future of self-driving technology, as well as systems for navigation and detection.

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Mississippi’s Landmark HBCU Lawsuit Shows the Reach of Inequity Beyond Borders and Across Generations

by JL Carter Sr., HBCU Digest Five years from now, the State of Mississippi will make its final payout to its three public historically black universities as mandated by a Supreme Court desegregation decision ordered in 1992 and implemented by the state a decade later.

But issues persist for Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University, all which have worked hard to qualify for every cent of funding attached to increasing white student enrollment, maintaining standards for admission and achievement, and providing an educational safety valve for the state’s abysmal record on primary and secondary education for its students.

Unlike the schools, Mississippi hasn’t invested the same energy in keeping its court-mandated promise; a $35 million endowment which was supposed to be secured with funds raised by the IHL board is short about $34 million. And money which was supposed to add to the HBCUs’ usual appropriations has now become a resource to replace funding lost through budget cuts.

“We are continuously looking at initiatives to bring in other race students, but the challenge is where we are located in the Mississippi Delta,” said La Shon Brooks, (Mississippi Valley State University’s) chief of staff and legislative liaison.

“It’s getting to a point where our employees will be affected if we don’t have something to take the place of the funds that’ll go away,” added Brooks.

Mississippi will have paid more than $500 million over 30 years to amend for generations of racist and segrega-

tive policies which stunted the expansion of these three HBCUs. In some ways the judicial remedy has worked – Jackson State is one of just five historically black institutions classified as a Carnegie “higher research activity” institution. And along with Alcorn, JSU has had several years with increased enrollment and has established competitive programs in diverse fields.

But gaps in the Ayers settlement, which HBCU advocates challenged even 20 years ago, mean more than just missing funds needed to spur marketing, recruitment and talent acquisition in faculty and staff. It also means that the foundational case for current and future litigation involving HBCUs will have this precedent upon which to base future settlements.

In Maryland, a federal judge is poised to rule on how the state used program duplication to create more harmful effects for its four black colleges than Mississippi ever did with disparate funding. The Ayers case was a critical element in the plaintiffs’ case, which made the argument that its judgment didn’t go

far enough in reversing harmful effects of separate but equal systems of higher education for black and white students.

Maryland is betting on the case going to higher courts, and possibly the Supreme Court, where they hope to draw the empathy of a largely conservative bench. But even with political leanings on their side, case law and popular culture project a bitter loss for the Free State – but they will have a healthy blueprint for how to avoid harsh penalties thanks to Mississippi’s appropriation shell games.

The money will eventually end in Mississippi, and its three HBCUs will have a recent history of budget cuts that if sustained would be catastrophic without the salve of the Ayers lawsuit funding and underdevelopment endowments. How their infrastructure and operations survive without it remains a critical question; but just as important is the notion of how Maryland and other states contemplating inequity lawsuits will deal with the Mississippi model of marginalizing HBCUs, even with a $500 million price tag attached?

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Fellow Democrat

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His family had been Republican for generations, pro-environmental preservation, pro-choice, pro-civil rights Republicans descending from “the party of Lincoln,” not to mention McKinney and former U.S. Sen. and Gov. Lowell Weicker (for whom Anderson worked as a Washington intern). He said he began drifting from the party as it hardened stances on abortion and gay rights. Twenty years ago he switched parties; he called the GOP-led impeachment of President Bill Clinton the “final straw.”

He also watched close friends die of AIDS. He acted as a conservator for a “dear friend” who struggled to keep her home as her health deteriorated from MS. “I watched too many people, who I loved, struggle through financial issues relative to their health care needs,” Anderson said. He came to see health care as a right, and the insurance industry as a barrier to that right. He embraced a single-payer health care system. He supported candidates (like Bill Bradley and Howard Dean) who embraced universal care. In the 2016 presidential race, he campaigned in New Hampshire and hosted volunteer phonebanking sessions in his home for the candidacy of Democrat Bernie Sanders, drawn to his single-payer health care and universal free state-college tuition stands.

In this upcoming campaign, Anderson said, he plans to make support for the House version of the “Medicare for All” bill a central plank. DeLauro, who supported Hillary Clinton in 2016, has spoken in support of universal health care (and in general praised Bernie Sanders’ policy agenda) but voted for more incremental coverage expansions that she said had a more realistic chance of passing. In July single-payer advocates picketed her Elm Street office to protest her decision not to support the House “Medicare for All” bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. John Conyers.

Anderson said this week that he would sign onto the bill as a cosponsor. (Click here for a story about the demonstration and DeLauro’s staff’s response.)

“We have a health care system that is still run by the insurance industry. If we we’re a believer in promoting people’s needs, we need to move beyond being tethered to employment [for coverage],” Anderson said. “We need to fight for Medicare for All.” Anderson also said he plans to call for an “end to the war in Afghanistan.”

“We can better use the expenditures at home” to support the costs of converting to single-payer health care, he argued.

“We’re now entering the 17th year of this war. We have brought up an entire generation with America at war and the war machine.” He argued that the U.S. can use its influence as a global leader to convince other nations to force all parties including the Taliban, which control more than half the territory in the country into a negotiated settlement. “We need to exhaust every diplomatic channel,” he said. (DeLauro has for years called for the U.S. to “end the war in Afrghanistan,” most recently in these remarks last month responding to President Trump’s announced build-up: “[B]ring our troops home.

Neither they nor the American people signed up for an endless war overseas.

It is time for the citizens of Afghanistan to take responsibility for the future of their country, and for our government to shift focus back to nation-building here at home.”)

On job creation, Anderson said it’s time to press the feds into funding major infrastructure projects, especially for transportation a “next big thing” to follow the completion of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge. As an I-95 daily commuter as well as a train rider, he said, he sees how “transportation is failing commuters every single day.”

Anderson also spoke of his experience in various political and governmental jobs helping to obtain federal money for Union Station, the Hamden Marketplace, Casa Otonal, and the Shubert theater; as a Congressman, he said, he’d push for federal support for local computer-coding training, apprenticeship programs, online retail development.

He noted that DeLauro’s mother, former Alderwoman Luisa DeLauro, died two weeks ago at the age of 103. He said he knows the announcement of his challenge comes at a different personal moment for the congresswoman; he said he’s making his announcement this week his campaign needs to operate on a timetable it already had in place to wage a serious run. “Luisa was a colleague of mine and a friend. I’m respectful of the fact that [Rosa DeLauro] has lost her mother,” he said.

DeLauro last faced an opponent running to her left in 2001, when Charlie Pillsbury was the Green Party’s candidate. Pillsbury made opposition to the war in Iraq his top plank; during the campaign, DeLauro came around to his position. Pillsbury wasn’t running to win that year; he said he was running to influence the debate. Anderson said he is certainly running to win in 2018.

He may end up influencing the debate as well.

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portant for Connecticut,” she added.

“But it is about what is important for people that don’t represent this community.”

New Haven State Rep. Robyn Porter, an alumna of Gateway, said she knows first hand the value of being able to work and advance her education while being a single parent. She said she fears that Connecticut might be headed for what states like Illinois have seen after it experienced a budget crisis: a loss of freshman enrollment among students in state colleges and universities.

“We’re taking the carpet from under

the feet of the people that are actually going to propel us in the direction we’re looking to go in this state,” she said of the proposed budget cuts.

New Haven State Sen. Gary Winfield urged the Gateway students gathered for the press event Wednesday to contact the lawmakers who supported the Republican budget.

“The Connecticut state colleges and universities system is the system for opportunity,” he said. “If you can’t enter [that system] because financially you can’t do so, and there’s no help for you, then we’ve killed off opportunity.

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Winfield suggested that the state’s budget crisis also is a political one in that voters are getting a chance to see what Republicans would do if they gain control of the legislature: make budgets that prioritize numbers over the people those numbers represent.

For those who value higher education, economic development, and even public safety, he said it is time to step up for those priorities even if it means taxes go up.

He also suggested that voters contact the Democrats who broke with their party to support the Republican budget to let them know that there are consequences for their actions. “Because what they’re hearing right now is that ‘You’ve done a good job’ because the people who are going to be active are the people who think they’re taxed to death, who think the taxes do nothing,” Winfield said.

“The Republican budget raises taxes,” Winfield said. (The Republican version, for instance, cuts earned income tax credits for the working poor.) “The focus of the taxes are on those at the very bottom, so what we need to do is what has been called for in this press conference. We need to not be disaffected and say, I’m upset about what happened and I’m just going to go sit at home and be upset about it.

“We need to be active,” he added. “We need to change the paradigm in which the three individuals we’re talking about and those in the House get to come back to the next discussion. We need to let them know.”

New Haven State Rep. Roland Lemar said that a cut to the community college system sends the message to future employers that the state is not open for business. He said many community college students are Connecticut high school graduates who “find a home here, get a start here and become part of the workforce of the future here.”

“You are the people who will stay here,” he said. “We’re all proud of Yale University down the road…but you are the people that make my community better. You’re the people that will send your kids to the same school as my kids.

“We should follow the lead of other states in which they are saying free community college for all our residents, not cutting, not eliminating scholarships, not making it harder to graduate,” Lemar added.

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College Affordability Is a Family Affair

By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Do you have $100,000 saved for your child to earn a four-year public college degree or as much as $200,000 for that same student to attend a private university? Paying for the high cost of college is a major burden facing many families across the country.

In fact, according to a recent study by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, for families from low-income communities, the financial burden can seem daunting and even insurmountable. The cost to earn a college degree can sometimes eliminate higher education options for many deserving and qualified students. Fortunately, across government, corporate and philanthropic circles, millions of people are dedicated to addressing this issue by providing much-needed resources.

As we work toward equalizing college access and affordability, it is up to families to take specific action in identifying the elements that can make for the best collegiate experience as shaped by costs, training, and student culture. As a parent myself, and leader in the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) space, the issue of college affordability is one that I confront regularly. The good news is that there are things we can do to make sure every student with the grades, desire and work ethic to go to college can do so without finances being the barrier to their success.

Parents Must Start the Conversation Early and Take The Financial Lead Even if a child is poised to be the first in his or her family to attend college, which should be applauded, it is up to the parents to know key details about applying, enrolling, and paying tuition along the way.

High school students usually consider which colleges they want to attend

for a myriad of reasons outside of their career interests and what they can afford. Parents, so excited their child has decided to go to college, then begin the process of figuring out how they will meld savings, get loans and apply for scholarships to cover the cost, sadly on a semester-by-semester basis.

This is before figuring out if the school of choice is a good fit for their child’s aptitude and outlook on education and professional development.

Parents should have honest conversations with their children beginning as early as the sixth grade about how much personal money may be available for college. There are a lot of hidden college-related costs outside of just tuition. Remember, there are application fees, medical examinations and vaccinations, travel costs, payments for housing, food, books, supplies, and computers.

If parents don’t have the extra money to contribute to their children’s education, they must look at alternate options available based on their combined family income. Parents or guardians should also inform their children early that they must also contribute to helping finance their college education through good grades, summer jobs, high test scores, and community service that will earn them scholarships and grants. It’s not just the parents’ responsibility; our children have some responsibility too.

Parents, if you do not know how to take the lead, that is okay; don’t be afraid to seek help. There are plenty of free resources, books and reputable online services that can help ranging from the Department of Education to Strada Education Network.

Families Should Consider All Options and Available Resources Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) works to provide graduating high school students and current HBCU students with scholarship opportunities and information on college prospecting. In many instances, attending one of our publicly-supported HBCUs, coupled with a TMCF scholarship, can prove to be a smart value proposition for incoming freshmen students. With programs like our Leadership Institute and our list of scholarships and wrap-around serCon’t from page 17

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vices, I have seen TMCF scholars graduate debt-free…with job offers!

We take great pride in working with select students to identify programs of strength at our 47 member-schools.

TMCF works with families to pair students with programs to create the best geographical, financial and cultural fit based on the interest and talent level of each student upon graduation.

Choosing the right college is a decision requiring substantial research and a strategic approach. Even if the best fit for a student is starting off at a community college program with matriculation agreement to a publiclysupported HBCU, be encouraged, be open and be focused. The school and, ultimately the career, we choose will affect the trajectory of our financial health and our professional mobility.

And it will impact how we invest in, influence and guide the next generation of engineers, teachers, public servants, and entrepreneurs.

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. is the President & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Prior to joining TMCF, he spent many years as a successful corporate executive and attorney. Follow him on Twitter at @ JohnnyCTaylorJr.

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Annual Black Caucus Conference Pushes Black Progress

by Hamil Harris Special to the AFRO

Using the theme “And Still I Rise,” which notes that despite racial inequalities Blacks continue to advance in the United States and around the world, thousands are expected to attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference, which runs until Sept. 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. At one time there were only a few Blacks among the 435 members of Congress and for many years there were only about two dozen. But On Jan. 2, 2017, 49 Black lawmakers, which include three United States Senators, were sworn into the 115th Congress, marking a political milestone for the descendants of slaves who occupy seats in the Senate and the House as Democrats and Repub- Political analyst Angela Rye interviewed Sen. Corey Booker on stage (D-NJ) at the start of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference. licans.

(Courtesy photo) “ALC ‘17 will be provocative, instructive, and inspiring for all of rican American community; and as in the nation’s capitol for numerous those who participate in the many well, motivate you to take action.” issue forums, gatherings and parties, legislative sessions and brain trusts,” She called the conference “a call to including the conference’s annual Chair of the CBCF Board of Direc- action,” that comes during a critical prayer breakfast and Phoenix Awards Dinner on Sept. 23. tors Rep Shelia Jackson Lee (D- time.

Texas) said in a statement. “It will Indeed, the politicians who repre- “We recognize the importance of increase your knowledge regarding sent Black America will be among economic, social, cultural and enSCSU_GOH_InnerCity_5.472x5.1.qxp_Layout 1 9/14/17 3:1310,000 PM Page 1 the challenging issues facing the Af- the more than people who are vironmental determinants and the

potentially deleterious effects on African American communities nationwide,” said CBCF president and CEO A. Shuanise Washington in a statement. “The ALC is a central platform which aims to address the challenging realities facing African Americans by fostering debate, innovative thinking and forging consensus on ways forward for those who historically have not been well served in our communities.”

And after eight years with President Barack Obama, the first Black president in the United States, leading the helm, the event this year offers the first opportunity for Black leaders to take time out to think, talk and plan strategies in working with a Republican House, Senate and White House.

Rep. Robin Kelly (D) of Illinois and Rep. Marc Veasey (D) of Texas will serve as honorary co-chairs of this year’s conference.

They said now more than ever there is the need for members and their constituents to come together and grapple with major issues impacting the Black community.

“ALC has been a pillar for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the CBCF to engage today’s African American policy makers, activists, and community leaders on overcom-

ing racial inequities and economic challenges,” said Kelly in a statement.

CBC members say the goal of annual conference is to bring together celebrated personalities, faith leaders and industry executives to talk about what is needed for Blacks to rise above their disparities.

“It is critical that we come together to address the systematic issues plaguing our community,” Veasey said in a statement. “ALC provides the platform for civically engaged citizens to gain the tools needed to increase economic opportunities, safeguard voting rights and alleviate poverty in our communities.”

The caucus is well known for being a time to network, party and learn.

Special events include the Exhibit Showcase with an on-site employment fair and free health screenings, the prayer breakfast, the Phoenix Awards Dinner, the National Town Hall, the Gospel Extravaganza, and the Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, which honors the contributions of individuals in the performing and visual arts who have influenced history and inspired generations.

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Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux Makes History as BSU’s First Female President

By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Contributor In her historic role as Bowie State University’s first female president, Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux said that she’s ready to lead the top 25 HBCU into the school’s next phase of growth and development.

Following the celebrated legacy of Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, the former BSU president that served the institution for nearly 11 years, Breaux said that she is thrilled and honored to accept the leadership role.

“When I look at issues that African American women have faced in this country, it makes me realize how very proud I am to get to this point,” Breaux said about serving as BSU’s first female president. “I have received so much positive feedback from faculty, students and staff and recognize that this is a huge responsibility that is very exciting and I wholeheartedly serve in leadership role with great distinction.”

Though Breaux has only officially been in office since July 1, the former vice president for advancement at Millersville University in Pennsylvania has already started to outline new initiatives.

Heavily involved with community building, Breaux noted that she wanted to enrich the neighborhoods surrounding the university while preparing students for the ever-changing workforce.

“Partnerships are going to be extremely important. We want to reach out to our business leaders and the rest

of our community and help them see the value that our students and faculty bring to this area,” Breaux said. “This campus is filled with rich opportunity and initiatives and strong academic programs, but we are also a part of a larger scheme. Initially, I want people to know that we are a part of this community…We want to begin looking at our business community, business leaders and partnering with businesses in the area to make sure that we are preparing our students for the workforce…not just for today, but for tomorrow.”

Though the university is fullyequipped with state of the art facilities including a Fine and Performing Arts Center that opened in 2012 and an elaborate Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing that opened this year, Breaux said that this only just the beginning of a long-term focus on K-12 institutions and community colleges, as well.

“I envision our students mentoring and bringing different K-12 and community college students to our campus,” said Breaux. “With state of the art facilities, it is always good to let students see other role models at higher levels doing great things. You know, you have to give students that goal and let them see that they can get to that point.”

Breaux continued: “I am looking forward to partnering with Prince George’s Community College, in particular, and reaching back to K-12 institutions in order to ensure that these students are prepared to come into our university and succeed.”

In addition to her work at Millersville University, Breaux was also dean of students at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia from 2000 to 2008 and assistant provost of Drexel University from 1998 to 2000.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University, a master’s degree in psychological services in education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in counseling psychology from Temple University. She is also a graduate of the Harvard Institute for Executive

Management and the American Association for State Colleges and Universities Millennium Leadership Institute.

In his last days before his departure Burnim, Bowie’s ninth president also shared his vision for the university and wishes for the upcoming president.

“I have expressed to Dr. Breaux that she is becoming president of one of the finest public comprehensive universities in America,” said Burnim.

“Bowie State University is poised for further growth and progress. There are many people and organizations that

want to see that progress and are willing to work with her to achieve it.”

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University, located in Prince George’s County, Md. serves more than 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students and offering over 41 bachelor and master degree programs, two doctoral programs and 14 graduate and advanced study certificates. Areas of focus at the school include computer science, information technology, nursing, natural sciences and education.

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Trump destroys America’s Image, Unleashes Racism

everything that’s going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who’s kneeling and visiting the White House”?

Unfortunately, there are those who support Trump, his fantasies and racist theories.

However, there’s been a considerable decline in the number of those who strongly approve of Trump, from a peak of around 30 percent in February to just 21 or 22 percent of the electorate now. The decline in Trump’s strong approval ratings is larger than the overall decline in his approval ratings.

Far from having unconditional love from his base, Trump has already lost almost a third of his strong support.

And voters who strongly disapprove of

Trump outnumber those who strongly approve of him by about a 2-to-1 ratio, which could presage an “enthusiasm gap” that works against Trump at the midterms. The data suggests that the GOP’s initial attempt (and failure) in March to pass its unpopular health care bill may have cost Trump with his core supporters.

Charlottesville Virginia was a defining moment for Donald Trump and people of color. He firmly established himself as a supporter of White Supremacy and neo-Nazism.

Trump advocates such as Paris Denard should take note of his vulgar description of Colin Kapernick and all other athletes who would peacefully demonstrate their opposition to

racial injustice: “Son-of-a-bitch”. In an editorial penned by him on August 23, 2017 he wrote: As a black Republican proud of Trump, I know bigotry is bipartisan. Let me be clear, I would never support anyone in public or in private if I felt they were racist, and went against everything I was raised to believe in and stand for politically. My integrity, and my good name, is worth more than that. Politicians and political leaders come and go but I have to sleep at night, look my family and future children in the eye and say what I stood for and supported was right.

Apparently, Paris Dennard never felt the need to protest racial injustice on his behalf or others. If he chose to do so right or wrong, Trump would have

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classified him with Colin Kapernick, “Black Lives Matter”. and the rest of the Sons-of-bitches.

Donald J. Trump demonstrates who he is in word and deed every day of his life. He clearly states that he has no respect for anyone who is not of Euro British decent.

His racial bias has been demonstrated numerous times. He is obsessed with discrediting Barack Obama and the presidential legacy of a Black US president. He claimed a judge was biased because “he’s a Mexican.” The Justice Department sued his company ― twice ― for not renting to black people in fact, discrimination against black people has been a pattern in his career. He refused to condemn the white

supremacists who campaigned for him. He questions whether President Obama was born in the United States.

He treats racial groups as monoliths.

He trashed Native Americans. He condoned the beating of a Black Lives Matter protester. He called supporters who beat up a homeless Latino man “passionate.”

He stereotyped Jews and shared an anti-Semitic meme created by white supremacists. He treats African-American supporters as tokens to dispel the idea he is racist.

He refuses to acknowledge the Central Park Five are innocent.

Considering all of the above, how can any person of color sing the praises of Donald J. Trump?

The Town of East Haven

training on equipment we operate.

Location: Bloomfield CT Contact: James27, Burke THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 2017 - Phone: October86003, 2017 243-2300 email: jim.burke@garrityasphalt.com Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer We offer excellent hourly rate & is currently accepting applications to participate excellent benefits The Town of East Haven is currently accepting

in the exam for Certified Public Safety Dispatcher. Hourly rate of pay is $ 23.59. Candidate must possess High School diploma or GED and must hold and be capable of maintaining State of Connecticut Telecommunication Certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). Candidates must be COLLECT/NCIC certified or be recently expired requiring only the short one day recertification class to become re-certified. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak and understand Spanish. Demonstrated knowledge of local geography. Knowledge of ProQA. Certified Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Previous dispatch/police/fire experience. Certified Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD) and/or Emergency Police Dispatcher (EPD). Experience with Nexgen LEAS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Please apply at www.PoliceApp.com/ EastHavenCT. The fee to apply is $40 and this is a rolling application process that will be open indefinitely. The Town of East Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Veterans and Handicapped are encouraged to apply.

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

is seeking to fill two full time positions: Vice President for Finance and Operations and Vice President for Development.

Please refer to our website for details:

http://www.cfgnh.org/About/ContactUs/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx EOE

Electronic submissions only. No phone calls

The Glendower Group, Inc

Invitation for Bid Glendower Group Office Renovation The Glendower Group, Inc an affiliate of Housing Authority City of New Haven d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking sealed bids for the Glendower Group Office Renovations. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonsystems.com/gateway beginning on

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:00PM

The Glendower Group, Inc Request for Qualifications CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR VALLEY STREET TOWNHOUSE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMOSTRATION PROJECT The Glendower Group, Inc an affiliate of Housing Authority City of New Haven d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Valley Street Townhouse Rental Assistance Demonstration Project. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway beginning on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00PM

applications for the following positions:

Firefighter D/Paramedic-Lateral Transfer: Salary- $48,972/year Firefighter/Paramedic-New Recruit: $48,972/year Requirements for both positions and the application is available online at www.FirefighterApp.com/EastHavenFD. East Haven is committed to building a workforce of diverse individuals. Minorities, Females, Handicapped and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Town of East Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Union Company seeks: Tractor Trailer Driver for Heavy & Highway Construction Truck and EquipmentConstruction Head Mechanic

Equipment. have a CDL License, Large CT based Fence andMust Guard Rail contractor looking for experienced, self-motivated, responsible Head Mechanic.

Responsibilities will include clean driving record, capable of operating maintaining and repairing all company heavy equipment; beequipment willingand tovehicles, travelupdating asset lists and assuring all rolling stock is in compliance with state and throughout the Northeast & engine, NY. We offer federal regulations. Must have extensive diesel electrical wiring excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits and hydraulic systems experience.

Contact: Dana Phone: Top wages paid, company truck and Briere benefits.

860-243-2300 Email: AA/EOE dana.briere@garrityasphalt.com Please send resume to Mpicard@atlasoutdoor.com Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

KMK Insulation Inc. 1907 Hartford Turnpike North Haven, CT 06473

Mechanical Insulator position.

Insulation company offering good pay and benefits.

Please mail resume to above address.. MAIL ONLY This company is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks: Reclaimer Operators and Milling Operators with current licensing and clean driving record.

We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits Contact: Rick Tousignant Phone: 860243-2300 Email: rick.tousignant@garrityasphalt.com Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

The Manchester Housing Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the State of Connecticut Congregate Housing Program. Westhill Gardens Congregate consists of 37 one bedroom units. Applications are available in person and on the MHA website at http://manchesterha.org and will be accepted by mail or in person at 24 Bluefield Drive Manchester, CT 06040. Applications will be accepted October 1, 2017- December 29th, 2017 at 4PM. The Congregate Program offers housing, a daily meal, and supportive services to frail elders, age 62 or older.

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FY 2017 State of Connecticut Low-Income (80%) Limit (LIL) 1 person

2 person

3 person

4 person

47,600

54,400

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68,000

The Manchester Housing Authority does not discriminate based upon race, color, disability, familial status, sex, or national origin.

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The Glendower Group, Inc Request for Qualifications

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR VALLEY STREET TOWNHOUSE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMOSTRATION PROJECT The Glendower Group, Inc an affiliate of Housing Authority City of New Haven d/b/a Elm city Communities is currently seeking Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Valley Street Townhouse Rental Assistance Demonstration Project. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https:// newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway beginning on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00PM

The Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, CT

is requesting qualifications from experienced firms for Internet, Internet Voice Bundle and Hosted Voice service. RFQ documents can be viewed and printed at www.norwalkha. org under the business tab, RFPs/RFQs. Norwalk Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curtis O. Law, Executive Director

Diesel Mechanic 3-5 years min.

exp. 40-Hr. Hazwoper Repair/maintain triaxles, roll offs, heavy equipment.

Kenworth, Mack, John Deere, Cat.

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming Inc

seeks: Construction Mechanic FAX resumes: 860.218.2433; orEquipment Email: Info@redtechllc.com.

RED Technologies, LLC is An EOE. preferably experienced in Reclaiming and Road Milling Equipment. We offer factory trainingAsphalt on equipment we operate.

Garrity Reclaiming Inc Location: Bloomfield CT seeks: Construction Equipment Mechanic Contact:experienced James Burke Phone: 860preferably in Reclaiming and 243-2300 Road Milling Equipment.

We offer factory email: jim.burke@garrityasphalt.com training on equipment we operate.

Location: Bloomfield CT Women & Minority Applicants are Contact:encouraged James Burke Phone: 860to apply 243-2300 Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity email: jim.burke@garrityasphalt.com Employer We offer excellent hourly rate & Women & Minoritybenefits Applicants are excellent encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits

Union Company seeks: Tractor Trailer Driver for Heavy & Highway Construction Equipment. Must have a CDL License, clean driving record, capable of operating Union seeks: Tractor Trailer heavyCompany equipment; be willing to travel Driver for Heavy & Highway throughout the Northeast & Construction NY. We offer Equipment.

Must have a CDL License, excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits clean driving record, capable of operating Contact: Dana Briere Phone: heavy equipment; be willing to travel 860-243-2300 Email: throughout the Northeast & NY. We offer dana.briere@garrityasphalt.com excellent hourly rate & Applicants excellent benefits Women & Minority are Contact: Dana Briere Phone: encouraged to apply 860-243-2300 Email: Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity dana.briere@garrityasphalt.com Employer Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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Help Wanted: Immediate opening for construction laborer for Heavy and Highway Construction. Please call PJF Construction Corp.@ 860-888-9998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F

Help Wanted: Immediate opening for Dump Truck Driver for Heavy and Highway Construction.

CDL A license and clean driving record required. Please call PJF Construction Corp. @ 860-8889998. We are an equal opportunity employer M/F.

ELM CITY COMMUNITIES Invitation for Bids Professional Moving and Storage Services The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven d/b/a Elm City Communities is currently seeking Bids for Professional Moving and Storage Services. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Elm City’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway beginning on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:00PM.

TRANSFER STATION LABORER

Off load trailers, reload for trans/disp. Lift 50 lbs., operate industrial powered trucks and forklift. Asbestos Worker Handler Training a +. Resumes to RED Technologies, LLC, 173 Pickering St., Portland, CT 06480; Fax 860-342-1022; or Email to lkelly@redtransfer.comRED Technologies, LLC is an EOE.

Office or General Help:

Immediate opening in the Contract Department, in a fast-paced petroleum environment.

Strong computer skills (ie: Excel, Microsoft Office) and analytical skills a must. Candidate must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and be able to research and work independently. Petroleum and energy industry knowledge experience a plus. Send resume to: Human Resource Dept., P O Box 388, Guilford CT 06437.

**An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer**

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Invitation for Bid (IFB) Scattered Sites Unit Renovations Solicitation Number: 089-PD-17-S

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities (PCC) is requesting sealed bids for Atlantic Street Unit Renovation. A complete set of the plans and technical specifications will be available on September 18, 2017. To obtain a copy of the solicitation you must send your request to bids@parkcitycommunities.org, please reference solicitation number and title on the subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held at 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 on October 11, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m., submitting a bid for the project without attending conference is not in the best interest of the Offeror.

Additional questions should be emailed only to bids@parkcitycommunities.org no later than October 19, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Answers to all the questions will be posted on PCC’s Website: www.parkcitycommunities. org.All bids must be received by mailed or hand delivered by October 24, 2017 @ 2:00 PM, to Ms. Caroline Sanchez, Sr. Contract Specialist, 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the designated time.

Field Engineer

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

2-5 yrs. experience. OSHA Certified.

Proficient in reading contract plans and specifications.

Resumes to RED Technologies, LLC, 10 Northwood Dr., Bloomfield, CT 06002; Fax 860.218.2433; Email resumes to info@redtechllc.com. RED Technologies, LLC is an EOE.

Project Manager Environmental Remediation Division 3-5 years exp. and Bachelor’s Degree, 40-Hr. Hazwoper Training Req. Forward resumes to RED Technologies, LLC, 10 Northwood Dr., Bloomfield, CT 06002;

Fax 860.218.2433; or Email to HR@redtechllc.com

KMK Insulation Inc. 1907 Hartford Turnpike North Haven, CT 06473

Mechanical Insulator position.

Insulation company offering good pay and benefits.

Please mail resume to above address.. MAIL ONLY This company is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, CT is requesting proposals for the painting of interior vacant units.

RED Technologies, LLC is an EOE.

Proposal documents can be viewed and printed at www.

Class A CDL Driver

norwalkha.org<http://www.norwalkha.org> under the Business section RFP’s/RFQ’s

with 3 years min. exp. HAZMAT Endorsed. (Tractor/Triaxle/Roll-off) Some overnights may be required. FAX resumes to RED Technologies, at 860.342-1042; Email: HR@redtechllc.com Mail or in person: 173 Pickering Street, Portland, CT 06480. RED Technologies, LLC is An EOE.

Norwalk Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Curtis O. Law, Executive Director.

Common Ground High School

has a part time opening (29 hours per week) for a Math Teaching Assistant (TA). The Math TA is responsible for supporting Math teachers in the classroom during the school day, providing targeted supports in academic labs both during and after school, and assisting with a four week summer school in 2018. For a complete job description, please visit http://commongroundct.org/2017/07/ common-ground-seeks-part-time-math-teaching-assistant/ for a complete job description. Common Ground is particularly eager for candidates who help us fulfill our commitment to building a racially and culturally diverse faculty and staff.

The Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, CT

is requesting qualifications from experienced firms for Internet, Internet Voice Bundle and Hosted Voice service. RFQ documents can be viewed and printed at www.norwalkha.org under the business tab, RFPs/RFQs. Norwalk Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curtis O. Law, Executive Director

Truck Mechanic

Immediate opening for a truck mechanic. Maintenance “hands on” to be done on petroleum trucks and trailers. Must have commercial truck repair experience. Send resume to: Attn: HR Dept, P O Box 388, Guilford, CT 06437. **An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer**

TRANSFER STATION LABORER Off load trailers, reload for trans/disp. Lift 50 lbs., operate industrial powered trucks and forklift. Asbestos Worker Handler Training a +. Resumes to RED Technologies, LLC, 173 Pickering St., Portland, CT 06480; Fax 860-342-1022; or Email to lkelly@redtransfer.com

ELECTRIC

Distribution Technician- the Town of Wallingford Electric Utility is seeking highly skilled candidates for Distribution Technician.

Applicants must be a H.S. graduate and be fully qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or First Class Lineman. Hourly rate: $38.16 to $43.22, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. The closing date for applications is September 22, 2017 Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080, Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE.

Listing: Receptionist/Office Assistant

Petroleum Company has an immediate full time opening. Previous experience in a very busy office handling multiple telephone lines and dealing with customers required. Excellent customer service skills a must. Previous petroleum experience a plus. Applicant to also perform administrative/clerical tasks as assigned. Please send resume to: H.R. Manager, Confidential, P O Box 388, Guilford CT 06437.

********An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer**********

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THE INNER-CITY NEWS September 27, 2017 - October 03, 2017

Angela White The “A Question of Faith” Interview with Kam Williams Angela White is a film producer, talent and business affairs executive and member of the Producer’s Guild of America who specializes in creating compelling, commercial material with a distinct perspective. She is the founder of Silver Lining Entertainment, a family-owned Multimedia Entertainment Company based in Los Angeles.

Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware prior to receiving a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University.

While still at Rutgers, she produced the critically-acclaimed “Hypocritical War on Drugs.”

That riveting, PBS documentary conducted an uncensored investigation of the so-called “escalating war on drugs.”

Even though the experience sparked Angela’s interest in the entertainment industry, she nevertheless decided to become a lawyer before launching her career.

Whether renting a movie or surfing cable TV or Netflix, one would likely have seen some of her recent films. Her impressive resume includes Busted which was released by Lionsgate in March and stars Rockmond Dunbar; the dark thriller, The Sin Seer, which was released nationwide last year and stars Isaiah Washington and Salli Richardson; the inspirational, made-for-TV film, Who Can I Run To? starring gospel artists Tasha Page Lockhart, Marvin Sapp and Jessica Reedy; the romantic comedy, and My Favorite Five, which stars Rochelle Aytes, Brian White and Jay Ellis.

Among Angela’s other offerings are 4Play, My Sisters Wedding, The Last Letter, After Effect and C’mon Man. Here, she talks about A Question of Faith, her highly-anticipated Christian film co-starring stars Richard T. Jones, Kim Fields, T.C. Stallings, C. Thomas Howell, Jaci Velasquez, Gregory Alan Williams and Renee O’Connor.

Kam Williams: Hi Angela, thanks for the interview.

Angela White: Hello Kam, thank you for allowing me to interview with you and I am happy to be here today.

KW: I was very moved by A Question of Faith. What interested you in the project?

AW: Kam, my executive producer, Dr. Cameron Lewis, woke up one morning and encouraged me to look for a “faithbased movie” for our next production, so I started to reach out to my network to see who had a good inspirational story and found “A Question of Faith” after a long and extensive search. This script had some of the elements I was seeking and the writer was willing to allow me to develop the film into a broader story, which was essential to me and Dr. Lewis.

The film evolved from the initial script and I brought the director, Kevan Otto,

White's Insights!

ciliation and how God’s love, grace and mercy can work in your life. I would love for people to step back in their own lives and think about how they can be a better person to their fellow man, how they can learn that not forgiving can lead to years of anger and resentment that does more harm than good, how we are all one people, and how God only sees our heart.

A Question of Faith transcends time, race, gender, class and religious ideology. This is a film that can open one’s heart and make a person reevaluate some of their own personal life decisions. We want people to walk away knowing the word of God is there to comfort you and that having faith in what you can not see is okay, as God has your life covered, and the questions you may have are already answered.

KW: A Question of Faith represents a bit of a departure for you. Were you more motivated by spirituality than profit in your decision to commit to the picture?

AW: I was motivated by working on a project that could impact lives and spread the word of God. When our team decided to enter into the world of faith-based movies, we knew of some films that had a good profit margin but we knew of so many others that did not do well. So, it was faith that allowed us to take a chance and work on a project that could affect so many lives and be in our personal walk with Christ.

on board. He flushed the story out and made sure we were able to have a solid plotline from beginning to end that could be executed on screen KW: How did you go about assembling the cast?

AW: With all my feature films, I hire a casting director, and we start with a wish list of actor’s names that we think could embody the story and characters. My wish list never quite works out, but God always knows what he is doing as the cast was perfectly made for this film. We had an extensive casting call in Atlanta, and found at least a dozen, local Georgia residents, all of whom starred in the picture.

KW: What does it mean to you to be the first African-American female to release a faith-based film theatrically?

AW: It is a mixture of emotions from, “Wow, we are in 2017 and there are still firsts, to I am honored to carry that torch,

as so many before me have done. I would not be in this position if it weren’t for the many African-American pioneer filmmakers who enabled us new ones to excel at our jobs.

KW: What’s your target demo? Evangelicals, blacks or general audiences?

AW: This film is for general audiences, as we discuss several, timely social themes relevant to all demographics.

Everyone can understand and empathize with feelings of compassion, loss, anger, feelings of guilt, shame, and not being able to forgive. The film shows families in situations that most people can relate to or know people who have been in those situations and are seeking some form of guidance or comfort.

KW: What message do you want people to take away from the film?

AW: A Question of Faith is a powerful story about forgiveness, racial recon-

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KW: Was there a meaningful spiritual component to your childhood?

AW: I was raised in the church, in particularly the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, most of my younger years.

My parents always have put God first in everything that we do, and attending church growing up wasn’t an option for us. I play the piano and started playing for the church by the time I was 11 years old.

So, church life has always been a strong presence in my personal life.

KW: Ling-Ju Yen asks: What is your earliest childhood memory?

AW: I can go as far back as sitting with my parents in the doctor’s office at around 5 years of age, and being afraid of receiving a shot in my arm. My parents just comforted me, and I knew early on I would be okay.

KW: Who loved you unconditionally during your formative years?

AW: My mother. Mothers are the heartbeat of their children’s souls.

KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?

AW: Lasagna, as It is full of different ingredients. Just like us.

KW: AALBC.com founder Troy Johnson asks: What was the last book you read?

AW: Bishop T.D. Jakes’ book: “Destiny: Step Into Your Purpose.”

KW: The Morris Chestnut question: Was there any particular moment in your childhood that inspired you to become the person you are today?

AW: For me, I would say early on I had to attend many functions where I was the only African-American child, and this impacted my life early on. I knew from an early age that I represented millions of people who had endured atrocities and yet persevered for my generation to be able to have a “seat at the table.” The first time I was ridiculed and attacked for the color of my skin was around the age of 7 when my parents first moved into an all-white neighborhood. These early memories defined me as I knew I would have to stand tall and strong for my family and my race. From that moment, I made sure that I excelled in school and within my career.

KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see?

AW: My ancestors.... They paved the way for me to be in the position that I am in today.

KW: If you could have one wish instantly granted, what would that be for?

AW: Hard question..... Right now, it would be “peace.” Currently, society is dealing with so many troubling circumstances that chaos surrounds us.

KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles asks: With so many classic films being redone, is there a remake you’d like to produce?

AW: I would love to redo Claudine.

KW: Judyth Piazza asks: What key quality do you believe all successful people share?

AW: A strong work ethic.

KW: The Tavis Smiley question: How do you want to be remembered?

AW: I just want people to take away that, no matter what happens in life, you can always pursue your dreams.

And do not let anyone or anything deter you away from that. I did not attend film school and, today, I am creating movies that impact people’s lives.

KW: Finally, Samuel L. Jackson asks: What’s in your wallet?

AW: History.

KW: Thanks again for the time, Angela, and best of luck with the film.

AW: Thank you Kam and I really appreciate you taking the time of out of your schedule

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