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MOTHERS VOICE CONCERNS—Connie Moore listens to fellow members of the Mothers With a Voice group during a recent meeting. Her son, Hosea Davis, was murdered two years ago in Larimer. He was 37. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)
Less than a week after Pittsburgh police Chief Cameron McLay officially stepped down from his post, one of his staunchest allies, David Hickton, announced he would be resigning as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania after more than six years. His resignation is effective Nov. 28. “The opportunity to serve as a United States Attorney in this administration has been the professional privilege of a lifetime and the highlight of my career,” he said. While Hickton was exceedingly brief in his parting comments, others were not. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald called him “a force for positive outreach among communities
My son was killed by gun violence; I don’t want other mothers to feel that pain by Connie Moore PublicSource
(PublicSource)—My son was killed Jan. 20, 2014. I used to go every 20th of the month and stand where I’d seen my son lay, until I was OK. When I seen him lying there, I knew this was going to be a hard road, and I wasn’t going to be able to make it on my own. Hosea Davis, my only child, was shot 16 times with an AK, down in Larimer. The family of the man charged with killing my son was at our family reunion the year before. That’s how close it is to home. My son left five kids behind. And now they’re mine. Because what he was doing, it fell back on me. If you haven’t lost a child, you don’t know the pain. The pain is like a knife digging in your heart. And no, it doesn’t matter how
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Homeownership initiative launched for homeless vets by Christian Morrow Courier Staff writer
Against the background of rumbling Humvees and Jeeps, and hundreds of members of all four U.S. Military branches preparing to march down Liberty Avenue in the Veteran’s Day parade, representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, the City of Pittsburgh and its Urban Redevelopment Authority unveiled a new initiative to help homeless veterans become homeowners. Following a rendition of America by Rev. Michael Frazier, pastor of Morningstar Ministries, Mayor Bill Peduto said this program can help repay the debt owed to those who have served. “This is an historic agreement, and we owe it to or veterans to offer this program and this program doesn’t happen without Habitat for Humanity,” he said. Justin Ackerman, treasurer of HFHGP, said initiatives like this are why the organization exists. “I have never been as proud to represent Habitat for Humanity as I am today,” he said. “We are offering these heroes homes that
HOSEA DAVIS long it’s been. Because I deal with mothers who have lost their kids 15 years ago and they still cry. They still reach out and holler, “God, please help me. Give me strength.” I try to be strong for my Mothers with a Voice group that I’m in, but my son is the reason I’m
The powers-that-be warned that Donald Trump’s supporters could turn violent and never accept the results of the election if he lost. Instead, it has been Hillary Clinton’s supporters who have protested and rioted in numerous urban centers since their candidate lost the Nov. 8 general election in stunning fashion. The same powers-that-be also said there was a 1-percent chance Trump would win. Assuming the
“It’s now time to begin to heal our nation and come together to achieve real, measurable results for our nation.”
out here on this pavement every day, trying to save somebody else’s child, so they don’t have to join my group. I don’t want to keep comforting another mother. I don’t want to be holding you up. I don’t want your child to be a victim. If you haven’t lost a child, you don’t know the pain. The pain is like a knife digging in your heart. I sit and look at mothers, and I still say to this day, “It’s not your fault.” Because I know I raised my son good. But as my grandmother used to say, you can lead him to the water, but you can’t make him drink it. You can show him the road to go down, but you can’t make him take that road. I cry all the time. All the time. I’m broken. The pain is unbearable. And I go deal with mothers
margins in Michigan and New Hampshire hold—counts are still not official—Trump will have won 306 Electoral College votes from 30 states and Clinton 232 Electoral College votes from 20 states plus Washington, D.C. Though there were protests to Trump’s victory locally, they did not turn violent—though police did use smoke grenades to disperse a crowd in East Liberty. It solicited a public rebuke from Mayor Bill Peduto, for which he later apologized, saying police should not have used “riot tacticts.”
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Disney animator Floyd Norman visits Point Park by Christian Morrow Courier Staff Writer
While walking toward Liberty Avenue to see the Toonseum—Pittsburgh’s museum of cartoon art—Floyd Norman said he tries to visit such paces whenever he can. “I like to visit them because sometimes you come across a hidden treasure,” he said. Outside of the movie industry, Norman— an award-winning animator who in 1956 was the first such Black artist hired at Walt Disney Studios—was pretty much a hidden treasure himself until filmmakers Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey released “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life” earlier this year. Norman was at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, Nov. 12, for a screening of the film, and to pass along some of his knowledge and experience during a master class for animation students and a beginner’s class for students and the public. MASTER CLASS—81-year-old Disney animator Floyd Norman, subject of the film, “An Animated Life,” teaches a master class to Point Park animation students at the Media Innovation Center. (Photo by J.L. Martello)
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Prince Harry condemns media This Week In Black History ‘abuse’ of American girlfriend by Danica Kirka and Sylvia Hui Associated Press Writers
LONDON (AP)—Prince Harry condemned the media for subjecting girlfriend Meghan Markle to “a wave of abuse and harassment,’’ issuing a highly unusual statement Tuesday that confirmed his relationship with the American actress and expressed concern for her safety. Harry’s office said that while the 32-year-old prince understood that there was significant curiosity about his private life, a line had been crossed in terms of media intrusion. Harry said the statement was issued in hopes that media driving the story will “pause.’’ “Prince Harry is worried about Ms. Markle’s safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her,’’ said the statement from Kensington Palace. “It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm.’’ The 35-year-old Markle is best known for playing paralegal Rachel Zane in the TV legal drama “Suits.’’ She has also worked with the United Nations on gender equality and is a global ambassador for the charity World Vision Canada, traveling to Rwanda earlier this year to campaign for clean water. Tabloids in Britain and beyond have jumped on the story and speculated about the relationship for weeks, with many commenting on her mixed-race heritage and contrasting her background with the prince’s. The palace said the harassment has “been very public —the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.’’ One Daily Mail headline called her a “saucy divorcee.’’ Another described her ancestors as “a tailor, a teacher and a cleaner in racially-divided Jim Crow South—while his were ruling the British Empire.’’ One Daily Mirror article linked Markle with an online pornography site, saying clips of her from “Suits’’ featured on an adult site. Harry said the commentators will say this is “the
CONCERNED FOR SAFETY—In this Thursday, March 17, file photo, actress Meghan Markle participates in AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series to discuss her role on the television show, “Suits,” in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) price she has to pay’’ and that “this is all part of the game.’’ The palace said that Harry “strongly disagrees.’’ “This is not a game—it is her life and his,’’ the statement said. The scrutiny of the rela-
“While my mixed heritage may have created a gray area surrounding my self-identification, keeping me with a foot on both sides of the fence, I have come to embrace that. To say who I am, to share where I’m from, to voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixed-race woman.” tionship drew immediate parallels to the media scrutiny of Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car accident while being pursued by paparazzi. It also invited comparisons to the early revelations that Kate Middleton was dating Prince William. That relationship was also the subject of relentless media attention. But choosing to tackle the issue directly is unusual for the palace, which initially declined comment
to reports in the Sunday Express newspaper on the relationship, as per its usual policy of refraining from discussions on the personal lives of the royal family. “It’s a very unusual step, I can’t think of a precedent for it in recent years,’’ said Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine. “Some would regard this is something he should put up with, but that’s not in his nature.’’ Harry has been linked to a number of women in the past, including another actress, Cressida Bonas. Media intrusion was also seen as having hurt that relationship. In 2012, Harry spoke of the difficulties of finding a partner willing to take on the responsibilities of being a royal. The palace said some of the harassment hasn’t been apparent to the public. It said Markle’s mother has struggled to get past photographers to gain entry to her front door, reporters and photographers have tried to gain illegal entry to her home, her ex-boyfriend has been offered bribes while friends and co-workers have been bombarded for data. “But the past week has seen a line crossed,’’ the palace said. “His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment.’’ Harry said the statement was issued in hopes that the media “can pause and reflect before any further damage is done.’’ In a 2015 article for Elle magazine, Markle wrote candidly about how she came to terms being a “biracial woman.’’ She said her mother is African American while her father is White. “While my mixed heritage may have created a gray area surrounding my self-identification, keeping me with a foot on both sides of the fence, I have come to embrace that,’’ she wrote. “To say who I am, to share where I’m from, to voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixedrace woman.’’
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Week of November 16-22, 2016 November 16 1780—Paul Cuffee organizes a demonstration by free Blacks protesting the fact that they were being taxed, but were not allowed to vote. Cuffee was a prominent whaling captain and businessman who organized the first integrated school in Massachusetts. In his later years he became frustrated with American racism and advocated the establishment of a free Black colony in the West African nation of Sierra Leone which was then controlled by the British. 1873—W.C. Handy is born in Florence, Ala. The prolific composer and publisher would become known as “The Father of The Blues.” Handy helped move the blues from just a musical genre among low income Blacks to national status. His works became so popular that his 84th birthday was celebrated at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and drew a crowd of over 800 blues enthusiasts. Handy’s full name was William Christopher Handy. LISA BONET 1963—Zina Garrison is born in Houston, Texas. She would go on to win 37 professional tennis titles, an Olympic gold medal and finish runner-up at Wimbledon in 1990. 1967—Lisa Bonet is born to a Jewish mother and a Black father in San Francisco, Calif. She becomes a major actress, but is perhaps best known for her role in the 1980s television series “The Cosby Show.” Her given name was Liliquois Moon. 2001—Agbani Darego is crowned Miss World becoming the first Black African to win the coveted beauty pageant. She was from the oil-rich West African nation of Nigeria. November 17 1842—Fugitive slave George Latimer is arrested in Boston, setting in motion a legal battle between North and South over the degree to which free states were required to aid slave states in capturing escaped slaves. The Latimer incident was resolved when at least 100 Black men surrounded the jail where Latimer was being held. Fearing for his safety if he tried to take Latimer back South, the slave owner decided to “sell” Latimer and left with a small amount of money and no slave. 1911—The Omega Psi Phi fraternity is founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It goes on to become one of the largest and most influential Black Greek-letter organizations. 1972—Despite massive Black voter support for the Democrat George McGovern, OMEGA PSI PHI Republican Richard M. Nixon is elected president carrying all states except Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. The Black view of Nixon would later be vindicated when he is forced from office because of the Watergate scandal. Nixon was referred to as “tricky dick.” November 18 1797—Abolitionist and orator Sojourner Truth is born Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, N.Y. She struggled for an end to slavery and for a woman’s right to vote. She became so well known that she even consulted with President Abraham Lincoln. 1977—White supremacist and terrorist Robert Edward Chambliss is convicted of first degree murder in connection with the 1963 bombing of Birmingham, Alabama’s 16th Street Baptist Church. The bombing killed four little Black girls, shocked the nation and helped mobilize the civil rights movement. 1993—Black majority rule comes to South Africa as Black and White leaders reach agreement on a democratic constitution that gave Blacks the right to vote and ended Apartheid—the system of laws and regulations which had maintained White minority rule. STEPIN FETCHIT November 19 1985—Stepin Fetchit, the first major Black movie star, dies of pneumonia in Woodlawn Hills, Calif., at the age of 83. Fetchit (real name Lincoln Perry) was harshly criticized by most major Black organizations because he made his money playing a lazy, shiftless, easily frightened Black character during the 1940s and 1950s. However, the role, which appealed to many Whites and some Blacks, made him a millionaire. November 20 1867—Howard University is founded in Washington, D.C., as a result of a Congressional order. The school goes on to become an incubator of African Americans who play major roles in civil rights as well as Black intellectual and cultural development. It has approximately 12,000 students and is thus one of the largest predominantly Black universities in the nation. 1923—Prolific Black inventor Garrett T. Morgan is awarded a patent for his t-shaped traffic signal—the basis of modern traffic lights. Morgan later sold the rights to the General Electric Corporation for $40,000. Shortly before his death in 1963, the U.S. government awarded Morgan a citation for his invention. He also invented the gas mask. 1939—The state of Maryland purchases Morgan State College in Baltimore. The predominantly Black educational institution was originally founded in 1867 by the Methodist Episcopal Church as the GARRETT T. MORGAN Centenary Bible Institute. It was renamed Morgan College in 1890. It currently has 6,000 students and is one of the leading Black universities in the nation. 1962—President John F. Kennedy issues an executive order barring racial discrimination in all federally financed housing. It was one of several acts which led to the Kennedy name being highly revered by many Black voters. 1976—Gold medal winning Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes is born in Silver Spring, Md. 1977—Chicago Bear great Walter Payton sets an NFL record by running for 275 yards in one game. November 21 1865—Shaw University is founded in Raleigh, N.C. While virtually all historically Black colleges and universities were established after the Civil War, Shaw can rightfully claim to be the first established in the South. November 22 1865—The Mississippi legislature enacts the first “Black Codes” aimed at controlling the former slaves. These laws, many of which other Southern states adopted, were so restrictive that they amounted to the re-enslavement of Blacks. In line with the view that much of racism has an economic basis, Blacks were specifically banned from owning farmland. Some of the “Black Codes” were eliminated during Reconstruction, but many actually remained on the law books until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. 1884—Militant Black journalist and rights advocate T. Thomas Fortune starts the New York Freeman, which later became the New York Age. He was born in Mariana, Fla., in 1856 and died in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1928. Fortune was easily one of the most driven and influential Black journalists in American history. 1884—The Philadelphia Tribune is founded by Christopher J. Perry. 1930—The Nation of Islam is founded in Detroit, Mich. A lot of controversy surrounds the founding. But the general view is that the NOI was founded by Wallace Fard Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad was his immediate successor. The Nation of Islam reached its height during the days of Minister Malcolm X advocating self-respect and economic development. It is currently headed by Minister Louis Farrakhan. 1963—The 35th president of the United States John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas, sending shock waves throughout the nation and the world. Black Americans were especially hard hit because many had come to view Kennedy as the first modern anti-racist, pro-Black president. Conspiracy theories still abound which reject the official version of who killed him and JOHN F. KENNEDY why.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gwen Ifill, the veteran journalist and co-anchor of PBS’ “NewsHour” with Judy Woodruff, died Nov. 14 of cancer, the network said. She was 61. A former reporter for The New York Times and The Washington Post, Ifill switched to television in the 1990s and covered politics and Congress for NBC News. She moved to PBS in 1999 as host of “Washington Week” and DNC CHAIR FAVORITE—In this July 25, file photo, Rep. Keith Elli- also worked for the nightly son, D-Minn., speaks during the first day of the Democratic Nation- “NewsHour” program. She al Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) and Woodruff were named co-anchors in 2013. She moderated vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008 and authored the book, “The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.” Ifill took a leave from “NewsHour” for a month this spring for health reasons, keeping details of her illness private. Her health failing, she left “NewsHour” again shortly before an election night that she and Woodruff would have argue that Ellison’s faith by Lisa Lerer covered together. would send an important Associated Press Writer “Gwen was a standard signal about the party’s WASHINGTON (AP)— bearer for courage, faircommitment to inclusivity Still reeling from a devasduring the Trump adminis- ness and integrity in an tating defeat in last week’s tration. industry going through election, Democrats are seismic change,” said Sara In recent interviews on beginning the process of talk shows, Ellison pushed Just, PBS “NewsHour” charting the direction of back on concerns that he’d executive producer. “She their party in the Donald be unable to balance party was a mentor to so many Trump era. across the industry and responsibilities with the With Hillary Clinton her professionalism was politics of his day job in and her team staying out Congress—a problem some of the public eye, liberal Democrats believe hampoliticians have begun pered Wasserman Schultz. jockeying for control of the “There’re a lot of places party’s future. While they that I can serve,” he said, all backed Clinton, they’re in an interview on NBC’s now pushing for a serious “Meet the Press.” “I’m shift in the party’s policy looking for a place to be positions, financial resourc- of use and benefit. And es and grassroots organizevery single Democrat ing to focus more on an in this country better be economic populist message thinking the exact same that could win back White way.” working class voters who Ellison is far from the went for Trump. only contender for the “I come from the White job. Former Vermont Gov. working class, and I am Howard Dean announced deeply humiliated that the his intention, Nov. 10, Democratic Party cannot to reclaim a post he held talk to the people where I during the Bush adminiscame from,” tweeted Vertration. Former Maryland mont Sen. Bernie Sanders, governor Martin O’Malley, who mounted a fierce DNC National Finance challenge to Clinton in the Chairman Henry Muñoz primary. III, and South Carolina The soul searching took a Democratic Party Chairmore urgent tone on Nov. man Jaime Harrison have 14, when some party activ- also said they’re considerists and politicians began ing bids. advocating for changes in Others are pushing for a leadership. Latino leader, arguing that In the House, a group of the growing demographic largely younger Democrats group is crucial to the paris pushing to postpone ty’s future and should be leadership elections in an represented at the highest effort to force a discussion levels of its leadership. about the direction of the Outgoing Labor Secretary party. Minority Leader Thomas Perez, Arizona Nancy Pelosi and Minority Rep. Ruben Gallego and Whip Steny Hoyer have led California Rep. Xavier Becthe caucus for more than a erra are said to be weighdecade. ing a bid. Jason Kander, an “The difficult situation Army veteran who lost the in which our Caucus now Senate race in Missouri to finds itself requires a much Roy Blunt, is also said to more extensive conversabe considering a run. tion,” a group of about 25 The contest comes at a members wrote in a letter time of deep unrest for the sent to Pelosi. party. Anti-Trump protests The Democratic Nationcontinued this weekend al Committee, the last with thousands of dembastion of party power in onstrators turning out in Washington, is emerging cities across the country. as another battleground. Post-election polls showed Sanders backers called a significant minority of Monday for the immediClinton backers question ate resignation of interthe legitimacy of Trump’s im chairwoman Donna win. Brazile. The outlook looks even After losing the White grimmer. In two years, House and Congress—and Democrats will be delikely the ideological tilt of fending about two dozen the Supreme Court—the Senate seats, including Democrats’ new chief likely at least five in deep-red will be one of the party’s states. That election could most visible faces in polihand Senate Majority tics, making the role a far Leader Mitch McConnell more influential post than a filibuster-proof majority, it was during the Obama further clearing the way administration. for a conservative policy Already, around a dozen agenda. Democrats’ names have Top party leaders are been publicly floated to urging Democrats not to succeed Brazile, who redespair. placed Florida Rep. Debbie “It’s time to brush ourWasserman Schultz in July selves off, get back in the after she was caught up in arena, and get ready to a hacking scandal. fight,” President Barack Minnesota Rep. Keith Obama said in an email to Ellison, a prominent supporters inviting them progressive and the first to join a call with him on Muslim elected to ConMonday evening about gress, has emerged as an moving forward. early contender, backed by Clinton, meanwhile, has much of the party’s liberal offered little advice to supwing. porters after her concesHe’s also picked up supsion speech. On a weekend port from several key Dem- call with top donors, she ocratic leaders, including blamed her loss largely on outgoing Senate Democrat- the FBI’s decision to revive ic leader Harry Reid and its examination of her Reid’s likely replacement, email accounts. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. His supporters
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GOOD LUCK—In this Oct. 2, 2008, file photo, PBS journalist and debate moderator Gwen Ifill and then-Democratic vice presidential nominee, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, shake hands at the end of his vice presidential debate with Republican rival, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/Don Emmert, File Pool) respected across the political spectrum. She was a journalist’s journalist and set an example for all around her.” NBC News’ Pete Williams, a former colleague, struggled to keep his composure Monday when announcing Ifill’s death on MSNBC. “She had so many awards in her office you could barely see out the window,”
Williams said. Shortly before moderating the debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin in 2008, Ifill brushed aside concerns that she might not be fair because she was writing a book about Obama. “I’ve got a pretty long track record covering politics and news, so I’m not particularly worried that one-day blog chatter
is going to destroy my reputation,” she told The Associated Press then. Ifill, who was Black, also questioned why people would assume her book would be favorable toward Obama. “Do you think they made the same assumptions about Lou Cannon (who is White) when he wrote his book about Reagan?” she said.
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all the time, and I talk to fathers. And yes, they do grieve differently, but they do grieve. My son started the Fathers Who Care Foundation in 2012. He would get kids off the street, take them places, do things with them, give them cookouts down on Larimer Avenue, just so they’d have something to do. This was his dream. And I said with every breath in me, it is going to be successful. I’m going to do everything I can, with any help that I can get to save these kids. We need to help these kids out here because they’re lost. They don’t have a clue. The drugs have taken over. My son was killed over drugs. He wasn’t no goodytwo-shoes guy, but he was my son. I know he was a
Election reaction DADDY’S GIRLS—Hosea Davis’ daughters, Jadah Davis, 15, and Dajah Davis, 17, mourn the loss of their father at a Feb. 17 vigil with t-shirts containing his picture and the words “Love Ya Daddy.” (Photos by J.L. Martello)
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The protest came one day after Chief Cameron McLay—who showed a deft hand at keeping protests and police, from escalating hostilities—officially stepped down. Other reactions were less volatile, but still emotional. Former Democratic Allegheny County Commissioner Mike Dawida said he was “still scared” thinking about a Trump presidency during a post election appearance on PCNC’s NightTalk. But Republican Bob Cranmer, his former fellow Commissioner, said he had an inkling the Trump win was coming just because of the support he saw outside of the city. In an email sent Nov. 9, Just Harvest Executive Director Ken Regal said the election results “revealed frustration with business as usual, and discontent with decisions made by the few instead of the many. Like us at Just Harvest, millions of voters across Pennsylvania and elsewhere are tired of inequality and injustice.” Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey released a statement congratulating Trump and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA, for their wins, even though he “hoped for a different outcome.” “The American people made it clear that they expect both parties to work together to solve very difficult problems that impact their lives,” he said. “It’s now time to begin to heal our nation and come together to achieve real, measurable results for our nation.” Though County Executive Rich Fitzgerald declined comment, after a week of inquiries, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto issued a statement saying the city would continue to welcome “outsiders” and protect the rights of demonstrators “no matter where they stand on the political spectrum.” “Our defense of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, women, LGBTQ residents and others fearful about the future will not waver. Our dedication to being a global center of innovation will not waver either,” he wrote. “We will continue our work on 21st Century transportation, infrastructure improvements, advanced
manufacturing, sustainable energy production and job creation. We have many partners—from business, foundations, nonprofits and government—already working with us, and we welcome the new Presidential administration to join us in ensuring all workers have a place in the new economy. Pittsburgh is a city for all, and I stand ready to prove it.” Despite an apparent “throw the bums out” sentiment nationally, local incumbents U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa, and U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-Pa., both won reelection convincingly. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, RPa, was unopposed. At the state level, Democrats swept contested state row office battles, but Republicans gained four seats in the state house— all of them in western Pennsylvania They also lost three seats in the state senate— one in Erie, one in Harrisburg, and one in the Johnstown-Altoona area. Terry Madonna, political science professor at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, said the election results were likely part of a Trump wave. “I don’t think there was much (the leadership) could do about it,” he said. “There are limited things you could do in presidential elections when you’ve got this little wave going on.” One Republican who didn’t catch the wave was V. Fawn Walker-Montgomery, who lost to incumbent Marc Gergely, DMcKeesport, who has been indicted on multiple corruption charges related to illegal gambling. She thanked everyone who supported her, even though—as a lifelong Democrat she was forced to run on the Republican ticket. “I appreciate those who went out of their comfort zone to vote for me. Thanks for all of the support, donations and prayers. While I did lose tonight, I have gained something greater. A continued satisfaction that as long as I try I can’t fail,” she said on Facebook. “People died for me to do this. As long as I am breathing I will not stop fighting for what I believe in and honoring those who came before me. Nevertheless, I am also truly disappointed and concerned for our district and country.”
ETERNAL FLAME—Connie Moore, center, lights a candle with her granddaughter, Dejah Davis, left, and Davis’ sister, Kadiera Jones, in memory of her slain son, Hosea Davis. good son. And a good person —he saved a girl who was being stabbed at the East Liberty Target in 2013. He was also a great father, and he was my best friend. And I lost all that. When they called me on the phone, my uncle called me and said, “Your son has been killed.” I hung the phone up. “You ain’t talkin’ about my son. Cause he’s on the way to my house. He told me to get dressed. Cause we was going to eat.” And that was like a half hour before I got this call. I hung the phone up. It rung again. He said, “Connie, they killed Hosea.” I just looked up and said “God, I’m not going to ask you why. I’m going to ask you to help me. Cause this one’s hard.” I got in my car and I drove down there, and my son
was laying on the ground. The man arrested for Hosea’s murder is serving a 20-year sentence for dealing. He hasn’t yet been tried for my son’s death. I want to help whoever wants to be helped. And I want to help those who don’t want to be helped. I want to help whoever wants to be helped. And I want to help those who don’t want to be helped. My son always said, “You’re the strongest woman that I ever met.” And I’m gonna keep that moving. Cause I want him to know that I have not given up on him. So, with that, I just want to say thank you to God for the strength he has given me to go to the schools and talk to the kids. I want justice. I don’t want revenge. And that’s what I think we all want out here.
We want justice for our sons and our daughters and our grandkids. My granddaughter is 4 years old, and she says to me, “My dad’s in heaven…’cause the bad man shot him.” Four years old. Should a 4year-old be saying that? They’re supposed to be watching Minnie Mouse or Mickey Mouse on TV. Doing some ABCs. Let’s save our kids. One person, one community can’t do it. It’s going to take all of us to come together to do it. I’m here. I want to help, and I need help. Nobody can do it on their own. (Connie Moore is vice president of Mothers with a Voice and the president of the Fathers Who Care Foundation, which her son started in 2012 to provide youth outreach. She can be reached at 412-3629396 or fwcf1976@gmail.com.)
PRAYER FOR PEACE—Connie Moore, the mother of slain Hosea Davis, prays for peace and the capture of her son’s killer at a vigil on Feb. 17 in Larimer. (Photo by J.L. Martello)
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Community Calendar Racial Justice Awards NOV. 16—The YWCA of greater Pittsburgh will host its 25th Annual Racial Justice Awards Dinner and Celebration 6:30-9 p.m. in the grand ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The award honors individuals who have shown a commitment to social justice in the arts, business, community service, education, faith, health, and public service & safety.
Coat Drive NOV. 16 & 19—East End Cooperative Ministries will hold its annual coat drive distribution at 6140 Station Street in East Liberty. Anyone wishing to donate or volunteer with set up and organization on NOV. 14 & 15, contact Tracy Hudson at 412-345-7124 or by email at tracyh@eecm.org.
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will be theirs for years to come.” Howard Slaughter, HFHGP president and CEO, and a veteran himself, said the cooperative agreement would allow them to provide quality, affordable, safe housing for veterans. “Today, working with the city and the URA we are making something happen that has never happened before—offering zero-percent mortgages, with no mortgage insurance to veterans who want to be homeowners,” he said. Through the program, the URA will sell HFHGP authority- and city-owned houses, which it will rehab and sell to eligible homeless veterans. They have to have been honorably discharged, come up with a $950 down payment—which can be paid in installments—and put 350 hours of “sweat eq-
Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22—Tyrone Burrell, founder of the Spiritual Based Program, will sponsor a Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless, beginning at 1 p.m. at the LifesWork building, 1323 Forbes Ave, Uptown.
Holiday Project ONGOING through DEC. 20—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Holiday Project is again collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through the DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families. While all donation are appreciated, there is a specific need for: warm winter clothing for ages 0-18 months; board games for all ages; puzzles for all ages; sporting goods; dolls and action figures; and creative kits for school ages children. Donations are being accepted at three downtown locations: the Allegehny County Courthouse, the Human Services building and the City County Federal Credit Union. Opportunities to receive and fulfill a child’s wish list are also available. To request a child’s name and wish list and/or for more information about this process, please contact the Event and Donations Team at 412.350.3428.
SHELTER FROM THE COLD—Homeless individuals sleeping on steps and doorway of a Downtown store after it closed. (Photo by J.L. Martello) uity” into the rehabilitation. But another key factor,
said Slaughter, is the program’s financing. “We’re going to keep these
loans in our own portfolio, over their lifetime. They will never be bundled or
Disney animator Norman visits Point Park
NOV. 18—Community College of Allegheny County will celebrate its 50th year of servicing the county’s educational needs with a dinner and awards presentation followed beginning at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.ccac.edu.
DEC. 17—Writer Cody McDevitt, brings his search for descendants of the African Americans expelled from Johnstown’s Rosedale neighborhood by the mayor in 1923 to the Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library at 1:30 p.m. McDevitt who is writing a book on the incident and its aftermath, hopes to interview descendants for the oral history portion of his project. He can be reached at at 412-651-6882, or they can email me at codymcdevitt@gmail.com.
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“It’s fun talking to the students, and I travel to do it quite a bit—across California, in New Orleans, New York City. This year has been very busy, more so because of the film,” he said. “I think they know the basics, and I let them know about the business. But
they are passionate. They want to be animators and film makers, and I try to share what I’ve learned to help them realize those dreams.” Fresh out of art school at the tender age of 21, the California native became the first African American artist hired at Disney, and after having worked on such classics as “Sleeping Beauty,” “101 Dalmatians” and “The Jungle Book”— and being retired, twice— he is still there. “Hollywood back then was a much more exciting place, especially at Disney,” he said. “They had just built the theme park and had just gone into television with the weekly show, and the daily “Mickey Mouse Club” shows.” When he started, animation was still a labor intensive artistic endeavor, requiring 12 separate drawings for each second of film time. Today, computer software streamlines much of the repetitive work.
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and law enforcement in western Pennsylvania.” “His impact and interaction with all segments of the community, including many that have been left behind previously, gave people a seat at the table and a voice. Because of his involvement, we were able to avoid many of the issues that other communities faced. David did that work quietly and behind the scenes, embracing every part of our region. His leadership on the opioid situation and cybersecurity put us on the map nationally,” he said. “We are very fortunate to have had the service of U.S. Attorney Hickton and hope that the example he set during his tenure is something that is replicated here in western Pennsylvania and beyond for years to come.” During his tenure, Hickton established a civil rights section within the district office, assembled a Community Police Working Group in 2011 to build trust for and from law enforcement and the citizens they serve, and, working with McLay, got Pittsburgh selected as one of six pilot cities for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice by Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Lynch wished him well. “For the last six years, U.S. Attorney David Hickton has served the people of the Western District of Pennsylvania—and all the American people—with fidelity, integrity and distinction. Under David’s outstanding leadership, his office has been at the fore-
front of some of the Justice Department’s most consequential achievements of the last few years. These include the indictment of five Chinese military hackers for committing cyber espionage, the dismantling of the Darkode hacking forum and the first human trafficking cases to be brought in the Western District of Pennsylvania,” she said in a statement. “In addition, David has been a tireless advocate of stronger community-police relations and he has been a crucial partner in the fight against the devastating heroin and prescription opioid epidemic. There is no doubt that the United States is a stronger and safer place because of David’s many contributions. I thank him for his distinguished service, and I wish him the very best in his future endeavors.” In addition to his civil rights and cyber security achievements, Hickton also co-chaired the National Heroin Task Force, formed the U.S. Attorney’s Working Group on Drug Overdoses and Addiction, and brought community impact prosecutions against large-scale heroin traffickers and worked to reduce stigma, minimize the criminalization of addiction and improve access to treatment. On Nov. 29, Soo C. Song will assume leadership of the office as Acting U.S. Attorney. Song is currently the First Assistant U.S. Attorney and has served in the Department of Justice since 1995. She is a graduate of Yale University and the George Washington Law School.
“The work is different, but not any more or less so if you’re smart, accept the changes and go forward,” he said. “Technology has always changed things, but it hasn’t affected me because I still do what I’ve always done—try to tell effective stories and make entertaining movies.” Norman evidenced that with his work on newer Disney and Pixar films such as “Mulan,” “Toy Story” and “Monsters Inc.” But the film
that still stands out for him is “The Jungle Book,” because on that project he got to work directly with Walt Disney. “Of the hundreds of people who worked at Disney, only about a dozen or so would actually have contact with him on a daily basis, and he picked me for that job,” said Norman. “It was unexpected, and a real joy. He was very good to me. I owe a lot to Walt Disney.”
sold on the secondary market,” he said. “That way if there is any difficulty we can deal with it personally. There are no banks involved. They can talk to a human being instead of an 800 number.” Slaughter said the veterans will also receive before and after financial literacy and budgeting education. He added that HFHGP has already been working with Shepherd’s Heart Veterans Home and other veteran affiliated organizations to inform their members about the opportunity, and at one recent meeting eight of 14 veterans said they would like to become homeowners. The timeline for the program is still undetermined, Slaughter said, because it will take time to identify the properties and to see how many veterans can and want to become involved. According to HFHGP, nearly 68 percent of all homeless veterans live in cities, not suburbs, and roughly 45 percent of all homeless veterans are African American or Hispanic. “Too many veterans are at risk of remaining homeless due to a lack of strong support networks, poor living conditions and an abundance of overcrowded and substandard housing,” said Slaughter. “This inimitable and firsttime collaborative will provide veterans a greater opportunity to succeed, gain wealth through the equity in their home, provide a safe place for their families to live and will help their assimilation back into society, having achieved the American Dream.”
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NOVEMBER 16-22, 2016
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Donald Trump, prove us wrong by Robert Traynham I know what you’re thinking. Oh my goodness, what just happened? You and 300 million other Americans are asking the very same thing. Mostly everyone, including the political establishment in Washington and the vast majority of reporters nationwide, never thought that America would be calling Donald Trump Mr. President. When you take into account all of the polling data that suggested Hillary Clinton winning in a landslide, the erratic behavior of the Republican nominee himself and even some Republicans questioning his policy positions, at the very writing and reading of this column, most can agree we assumed that the discussion would be about how a President-elect Clinton would be working with a Speaker Ryan. But here we are and what, if any, are the bright spots in this moment? A few. It is possible— quite possible—that a Donald Trump as president could be the person to break through all of the gridlock that we’ve experienced over the last decade or so. Because Trump is so unorthodox with no clear ideology, principles or beliefs, I believe that makes him a prime target to compromise and to strike a deal—on anything and everything. For some, that might come across as shallow and the kind of trait that you absolutely do not want in a president. For others, being pragmatic could be what we need. To be clear—perfectly clear, it’s hard to erase, excuse, forget or even forgive some of the hurtful things that Trump has said and just as importantly, what some of his supporters have said at the hundreds of rallies over the last 15 months, but I do believe that for the sake of the country–– all of us––we have to wish our new president well. It’s fine to not wish him well on the policies that are important to you––and to us––and it’s also fine to not wish him well due to the hurtful things that were said and cannot be undone, but given the partisan gridlock that we have seen on both sides of the aisle, perhaps Trump as the author of “The Art of The Deal” might be just the president to get meaningful things done. Infrastructure, the “cancer moonshot,” early childhood education funding, just name to few. If gridlock can cease on these important topics, wouldn’t we want to wish him well? As you can see, I am trying to put the positive spin on this, and I realize that I might be coming up short. Short because nothing compares to the indignities that President Barack Obama had to endure. The shouting of “you lie” from a member of Congress when the president was addressing the nation. The finger-wagging on the steps of Air Force one from Jan Brewer, the then-Republican governor of Arizona, and the frantic calls for him to produce his birth certificate. All things that no other president has to endure, so this hurts and for many, a President-elect Trump will never ring true because the policy differences are too wide and the pain too deep. This column is written in the tone of understanding that pain and trying to comprehend the significant win that on the surface is a threat to African Americans. This column is also written to allow Donald Trump to prove us wrong, to give him the space to bring us together through policy that unites us, not divides us. (Reprinted from the Philadelphia Tribune)
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Are we in paradise?
GOP controls House, Senate and the White House
The big, big, big surprising presidential upset of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton has a lot of people in this country highly upset and scared. But I say, it’s not only President-elect Trump we must fear, but also the fact that this election gives the Republicans the majority in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the presidency. The last two times this occurred we ended up in the Great Depression and the Great Recession that Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Barack Obama had to bail us out of. How soon we forget? The majority of the people have voted, once again, for the Republicans to rule. Especially Whites over 50 who really feel that Trump and the GOP will be able to take this country back to the good ol’ days when White men could barely finish high school, yet, got good paying jobs in the factories and mills before the factories and mills left. The factories and mills left not because of bad trade deals, but because greedy corporate leaders like Trump saw that they could make bigger profits by paying foreign laborers in India, China or other Asian, African or Middle Eastern countries. But now, these workers are demanding more money, which is leading to some manufacturing companies as well as other companies to come back to America. Plus, think about it, does the average young worker of today want to work in the mills or factories on these backbreaking jobs? As the old saying goes, “be careful of what you wish for.” What we need to do is simply take notes. Michelle advised Clinton in the campaign, “when they go low, we go high.” Well, Clinton didn’t listen
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Just Sayin’ and lost. But that advice is also good for us. Let’s not do to Trump what the Republicans did with Obama when they rejected every bill, every law, everything he proposed instead of working with him to try to make this country better. They ignored the majority of people in this country who voted him into office. They put their party ahead of the country. That’s why, even though 85 percent of the American people said we needed to curtail the cost of health care and needed affordable health care, instead of standing with the president and assisting him in putting together an effective health care plan, The Affordable Care Act, they fought him at every corner and he could only get a gutted health care plan passed through congress. So now that there is a majority of Republicans representing the rural communities of this country, I say the Democrats must be bigger. They must listen to Michelle. Don’t allow them to scrap “Obama Care,” but work with them to improve it. Don’t let them scrap Social Security and Medicare, but work with them to improve them. If Trump and the GOP can get manufacturing jobs back, then work with them to do so, but make it clear that these jobs are for all Americans, not just White men.
And even though they’ve done everything within their power to eliminate affirmative action, we must let them know that we will continue to fight for diversity in the work place and will not support businesses that don’t promote diversity at all levels; be it profit, non-profit, or governmental. This must also include educational and training facilities from public and private schools, to trade schools, to colleges and universities. Yes, there are still a large number of White people in this country who think they are superior to others and want to go back to the good old days; they will have their last hurrah under the Trump administration. But there were a lot of people who voted for Trump, or didn’t vote at all, because they did not see the change when they voted for Obama years before; a change that the Republican Party did not allow to happen. But with Trump in office something will have to change. The GOP will have to do something because the politicians have put party ahead of country. Yes, I know the election of Trump as president is a nightmare, but this nightmare is reality and the American people are going to have to live with it while using it to our advantage. And, hopefully, we will not have to dig ourselves out of another depression, recession or have to see our children brought back in body bags from some foreign war. Even though he didn’t have many Black supporters, Trump has some views in which we as Black people can use to uplift our communities. We can’t afford four years of nothing. We should be just fine if we listen to Michelle. (Ulish Carter is the managing editor of the New Pittsburgh Courier.)
Black America’s resilience will keep us struggling forward (NNPA)—Nobody said that the road to freedom, justice and equality would be easy. In the wake of the results of the national elections across the United States, it is crystal clear that the aspirations, hopes and dreams of 47 million Black Americans are neither in vain or hopeless. We have been disappointed before. We have been joyous before. But today we are all called to be vigilant, persistent and resilient. As one of our sacred freedom songs refrains in an upbeat, “Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom…ain’t gonna let nobody turn us around…Got a keep my mind, spirit and soul focused on freedom…no matter what happens…we gonna keep on marching…we gonna keep on shouting…we gonna keep on marching down freedom’s road.” You have heard me affirm before within the printed and digital contours of the National Newspaper Publishers Association that our collective sense of righteous optimism and moral imperatives were really never based exclusively on one event or one defeat or even one victory. Ours is a long protracted struggle for freedom and equality. Our brother, freedom fighter writer and author James Baldwin, once told me, “We have to look at the future without a moment to blink with our heads unbowed with a transcendent determination always to rise above the cynicism of the day and never let giving-in to wrong creep into our souls…for nobody knows or even cares about our suffering if we ever stoop to be silent or indifferent after the bloody lash of history has once again hit out bare backs.” On election night, Nov. 8, 2016, the
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Commentary entire world waited for the election results into the wee hours of the next morning. Black Republicans were overjoyed and repurposed. Black Democrats were dismayed and disappointed. Black Independents were challenged and confused. But interestingly some of our elders as well as many of our young activists that night and morning gained renewed strength to fight on for another day and era of progress. We will continue to pick up our pens to write and speak truth to power. We will continue to publish in the grand tradition of motivating and informing the masses to be ever aware of what’s happening now. Every day brings teachable moments and lessons. The National Black Voter Poll, done by Howard University’s interdisciplinary group of faculty and student scholars and the NNPA turned out to be the most accurate when it came to the Black American vote across America. Voting in our communities is not just a right, it is a historic and contemporary responsibility. As we prepare to enter 2017 with a new political regime in the White House, each of us should ask, What can I do to help improve the quality of life of my family and community? How can I and those who I trust in the solidarity of the struggle for free-
dom and empowerment work together to increase the economic development of the communities in which we reside? How can I contribute to ensuring that our children receive the highest quality education pre-K-12 to college and post graduate? How can I help raise awareness about the healthcare issues that specifically impact our communities? How can I make a positive difference to make our world a better place? We have come too far to even contemplate resigning, giving up or throwing-in the towel. President-Elect Donald Trump has been given the opportunity and responsibility of a lifetime. Will the United States go forward? Or will the nation go backward? The answers to these critical questions will not be limited to what President Trump will do or not do. Each of us will also contribute to what the future holds. From my perspective, Black America must do what we have always done. Speak out. Stand up. Keep fighting for freedom, justice and equality with renewed vigor, faith and energy. Resilience is in our DNA. My optimism is based on the enormous progress that we have made in our long movement for freedom in the U.S. and throughout the world. I refuse to join the chorus of the cynics who think erroneously that we are at that apocalyptic time when the world is about to end as a result of the elections last week. That is not the truth. We must keep struggling forward. As Maya Angelou reminded us, “We shall rise…. and we shall continue to rise”…again and again. (Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is president and CEO of the NNPA and can be reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org)
Three elections that shaped Obama’s legacy (NNPA)—The first backlash election of the presidency of President Barack Obama’s time in office was 2010 when Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives lost 63 House seats. It was the greatest loss of seats by a party in the House since 1938. The second backlash election was 2014 when there was a 72-year low in voter turnout. In 43 states, less than half the eligible voting population voted. In New York the turnout was only 28.8 percent. One has to go back to 1942 to find lower voter turnout. The third backlash election is obvious. It was the election on Nov. 8 of born-on-third-base reality TV narcissist Donald Trump. Trump’s surprise victory arrives with the predictable edicts that, “it had nothing to do with race” even though Trump’s boasting and scapegoating of immigrants and stereotyping of African Americans was an often repeated mantra. Now we have swastikas written on high school walls. On Nov. 11, Black students at the University of Pennsylvania were targeted for racist harassment the day after it was reported that the Ku Klux Klan plans
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Commentary to rally in celebration of Trump’s victory on Dec. 3 in North Carolina. When President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, what followed was a backlash. Soon there was the campaign of Alabama’s proudly segregationist Gov. George Wallace. Then, there was Nevada Sen. Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon’s talk of “law and order.” All of these policies pointed squarely in the direction of African Americans. America had seen it before. After the Emancipation Proclamation there were Jim Crow laws and the “Black Codes” and other ways to attempt to place African Americans back in their place of second and third class citizenship.
The 2016 presidential election was a massive backlash to Obama’s legacy itself. One can only assume that Donald Trump will focus on dismantling Obama’s policy achievements. The irony could not be deeper: The obstruction planned and created by Republicans on the night of President Obama’s first inaugural to block his agenda is the same obstruction that created so much frustration and hatred towards the federal government, marketed so well by congressional Republicans. It would be the product of that hatred of government that would lead 59 million Americans to select an unqualified, narcissist real estate investor from Queens to lead the federal government. Just as no one believed eight years ago that a Black man would occupy the White House on Jan. 20, 2009, few will be able to believe what they’re seeing when they watch a professional birther and serial liar taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017. (Lauren Victoria Burke is a writer and political analyst. She can be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke.)
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Trump won election, but White supremacy won’t win forever
(NNPA)—I began election night with exuberance. I was among the many who forecast a Hillary win. The only disagreement among my circle was how big the Hillary rout would be. I thought she’d get at least 300 electoral college votes, and hoped that she’d thump Trump by getting as many as 340, holding him to less than 200 electoral college votes. The tables were turned and Trump was the one doing the thumping, with the electoral vote count estimated to be 290-228 (at this writing, final counts were not in). Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, garnering around 600,000 more votes than Donald Trump. White folks won the day for Trump in an amazing showing of White solidarity. Trump took 58 percent of the White vote, but did not get a majority vote from any other racial/ethnic group. Only 8 percent of African Americans voted for Trump. He did better among Asian Americans (29 percent) and Hispanics (nearly 30 percent). White people repudiated Hillary Clinton and embraced Trump as one of their own, despite his racist, misogynistic, and jingoistic rhetoric. Hillary Clinton counted on White women, especially college-educated White women, to save the day. Clearly, they were not with her. According to Edison Research exit polls, Trump won 45 percent of college-educated White women and 62 percent of White women non-college graduates. Trump won 53 percent of the total White female vote. The college-educated White women’s narrow vote for Clinton did not overcome the overwhelming support other Whites gave him. White women valued culture and class over gender. Many of them are the mothers, daughters, sisters or wives of the White men who gave Trump 63 percent of
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Commentary their vote. Hillary Clinton failed to energize the base, or transcend the indifference that too many voters felt for her. Turnout was only 56.8 percent, just one percent higher than 2012, and lower than the 58.2 percent turnout in 2008. More than 95 million people who were eligible to vote didn’t show up to the polls. The Republican vote was similar for Trump and for Mitt Romney, the last Republican Presidential nominee. Democrats turned out in much lower numbers for Clinton than they did for Obama. Why? Voter suppression is part of the answer. There were nearly 900 fewer voting places in 2016 than in 2012. Further, states like Wisconsin, which Hillary lost by less than a percentage point, introduced new voter ID laws between 2012 and 2016. Clinton lost by less than 2 percent of the vote in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Florida. People of color were more likely to be affected by voter suppression measures than Whites. In Durham, North Carolina, voting machines weren’t working, and a judge ruled to keep the polls open longer to compensate for the broken machines. Clinton lost North Carolina by less than 4 percent. How many more might have voted, but for broken machines and other chicanery? How many spent hours in line, and how many had to leave lines because they had to go to work? Hillary Clinton ended her campaign with more than $50 million in the bank! Might some of that money have made a difference in energizing the base? Could more people have been put on payroll as organizers in battleground states, especially North Carolina and Pennsylvania? Should grassroots organizers have received more resources? Lots of fingers can be pointed in this post-election analysis, but analysis notwithstanding, Trump won. It hurts to write that reality down, but it is a reality we will all have to grapple with for four years. Part of the ugly reality is the realization that too many of our fellow citizens have embraced a racially divisive candidate whose rhetoric has unleashed hateful speech and attitudes. The Detroit News reported that students in Oakland, Michigan blocked pathways of Latino students coming to school, shouting, “build the wall.” These children are emulating their elders, including the “President-elect.” The nonpartisan education news website, the74million. org, has reported that “election-related” school violence is on the rise in the wake of the Trump victory. Donald Trump was able to tap into the angst that too many Whites felt during the Obama presidency, and he was able to win the presidency in the name of White solidarity and White supremacy. It seems incongruous that a rich, privileged, urban businessman should become the voice of the working class disgruntled, the rural neglected (Trump got 62 percent of the rural vote), and White women. But this is the new reality: the triumph of White privilege and hate rhetoric. Whites are just 40 percent of the population in California, a state that gave Hillary Clinton 61.5 percent of its vote. And the Census reports that by 2044 there will be no majority group in our nation. White folks might as well enjoy Trump while they can, but time and demographics are on our side. White supremacy won’t reign forever.
(Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com.)
Persons like Alabama Otis help motivate me One day a candidate last week I who had died Louis ‘Hop’ Kendrick was in the but his name store and remained on was apthe ballot. proached by The attorney a Black man stated she who asked, would not ac“Are you Hop, cept any salwho writes in ary but give the Courier?” it all to the Of course the answer was yes youth programs in the ward, but and he continued by saying, “I am the dead man won the election. Otis from Alabama and I buy the The president-elect is Donald Courier every week and read your Trump and the time wasted in column, just keep up the good the Black communities complainwork.” We both smiled and shook ing about Trump is just time hands and I thanked him. There wasted. We need to develop a have been other columns that I strategy that Black people will be have written thanking those who able to select and elect our Black are readers of the New Pittsburgh candidates starting with a judge. Courier, because it can really be We must begin to focus on local uplifting. There have been some problems that continue to exist periods of times that I have been and keep our communities in upset, angry, disillusioned and turmoil. compelled to ask the question I constantly write and talk about what is wrong with us? the billions of dollars of taxpayTo vote is not enough; we must ers’ money being spent across become sophisticated smart Allegheny County particularly in voters. For example, ask yourself the city of Pittsburgh and we as do you ever spend any time at the Black people are almost totally polls, if the answer is no, why? excluded. Black voters across Do you want to receive money? If Allegheny County have demonyou accept a few dollars it will be strated almost slave mentality spent before the polls close and when it comes to voting for the then what do you have? Democratic Party ever since 1936 A competent Black woman [80 years] and they have in return ran for the Pa. State legislative treated us like slaves. There are position against an opponent who those persons of color since the is under indictment and will be election who can be heard on the going to trial next month and he radio and in public places repeatwas elected. The outcome of the ing to the heads of the party the election reminds me of one that same phrases their grand fathers took place in Chicago a few years spoke, “We lost old Massa, are we ago. A Black female attorney in trouble?” (Louis “Hop” Kendrick is a contributor was running for the position of to the New Pittsburgh Courier.) alderman and her opponent was
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…And a time to refrain from protesting When John F. showing Kennedy was J. Pharoah Doss it to the elected in 1960 w o r l d he was the because youngest presiworld hisdent of the Unittory shows ed States. His that demcampaign was ocratic staffed by peoelections ple younger than turn into him. At first, eld i c t a t o rder statesmen of the Democratic ships when elected leaders refuse Party didn’t take them seriously to give up power. Without a peaceand called them “The children’s ful transfer of power there is no crusade”. (This was in reference democratic process, there’s just to young idealist who thought they elections that give a democratic could peacefully take back the Holy appearance to tyranny. land in 1212.) One elder statesWorld history also shows citizens man told Joe Kennedy Sr. they of the world protesting sham elecwould support his son’s campaign tions, the outcome of rigged conif it had more experienced people tests or, in some places, the disapinvolved and Kennedy Sr. replied pearance of rival candidates. None the only experience the Democratic of that happened in the United Party had was in losing. States during the 2016 presidenKennedy Sr. believed if they were tial election, but a new generation going to win no experience was with a new motto (What is the needed. government going to do for me?) This was a new generation with immediately stormed the streets ideas their predecessors couldn’t after the election and protested. imagine. They literally wanted to But they weren’t protesting voter go to the moon and explore outer suppression, intimidation, or the space and their mission statement sudden elimination of term limits, was: Ask not what your country they were protesting an outcome can do for you, but what you can they didn’t expect. do for your country. In other words, their candidate Kennedy won one of the closest lost. elections in American history. Their actions are personal not poBut if the “Kennedy kids” lost litical, and it’s an insult to people they would have graciously ac- around the world who risk their cepted defeat, like their opponents, lives protesting actual injustice to because they understood the im- label this disturbance of the peaceportance of a peaceful transfer of ful transfer of power a protest. power. They’re using their first amendAfter it was confirmed 2016’s Re- ment rights to exercise a temper publican nominee won the presi- tantrum against the very process dency, President Barack Obama that safeguards their rights. addressed the nation. He said he One protester said they’re prohad significant differences with testing “to make a statement of President-elect Donald Trump, political instability to render it difbut he also had differences with ficult to govern, and in particular, former President Bush when he to make it impossible for Trump won the presidency in 2008. Pres- to implement any of his policies in ident Obama said the Bush team the first one hundred days.” graciously made sure there was a Great, but start after the inausmooth transition because the job guration. of the presidency was bigger than The current democratically electall of them. President Obama in- ed two-term president earned his structed his team to follow the opportunity to continue America’s example set by former President tradition of transferring power in Bush because they’re rooting for peace. the president elect to succeed. There is a time to protest and a President Obama also said a time to refrain from protesting. peaceful transfer of power is one It doesn’t take the Wisdom of Solof the hallmarks of our democracy omon to know the difference. (J. Pharoah Doss is a contributor to and we are going to show that to the New Pittsburgh Courier. He blogs at the world. President Obama emphasized jpharoahdoss@blogspot.com)
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Wishful thinking As a few of you know, on March 3, 2016 I wrote on a small piece of paper, “Trump will be our next president,” put it in an envelope in my file cabinet and thought of it occasionally as the campaign proceeded. Just in case you think I’m clairvoyant, have a crystal ball, possess above average intuition, or am just terribly astute, I should tell you that in 2008 I wrote on a similar piece of paper headed for the file cabinet, “America will never elect an African-American president.” So, I’m batting .500. Why did I predict what I did about Trump? For one thing, I truly believe that some things are just destined to happen. My husband thinks I’m full of hot air, but I really do believe in Destiny. Although I’m pretty sick of the word narrative, you’ll be reading it several times in the following paragraphs. When Hillary Clinton lost to Obama in 2008, a narrative was begun that after Obama had completed a term or two, Hillary would automatically run for president and win. Who thought that? And why? Was it her birthright to become president? Was it her reward for being defeated by Obama? There was something automatic about this thinking that gave me pause. On July 5 I wrote in this space: Nothing is happening right now that gives me hope. We have a choice between two painfully flawed candidates. Many months ago I asked my husband, “Don’t the Democrats have anybody else to run for president?” Evidently they didn’t, and we’re seeing the results now. I’m not a Hillary hater, but it seems to me that someone with less baggage and more charm might have come to the fore. Hillary is brittle and unspontaneous. Nothing about her makes me think, “I like that woman.” My husband says, “She’s competent.” I say, “Competent is boring.” And I’m now questioning even her competence having just heard the FBI report on her email activity, which was described as “extremely careless.” That doesn’t exactly bespeak competence. I’m sorry, but I don’t give two hoots about whether we have a woman president just so we can say we do. I would like for us to have an excellent president. My choice, misguided as it may be, would have been Joe Biden. He’s a sympathetic figure, an affable, back-slapping kind of guy who, notwithstanding a tendency to utter an occasional verbal booboo, is liked, and he knows plenty about domestic and foreign policy and as much as Hillary does about the presidency. He has been the best vice president a president could possibly want. What can I say about Trump that hasn’t already been said? It’s obvious that his success is based primarily on his ability to give voice to the rage of millions of disaffected white people -- the ones whose idea of cultural activity is tailgating and target shooting -- who will never get over having an uppity Nee-gro in the Oval Office. The Republican Party has only itself to blame for this unlikely turn of events. They’ve spent the last eight years doing everything they could think of to undermine Obama while the gods were about to pull the rug from under them. Whoops! I’m no big fan of George Will, but on November 9 he wrote: “The Democrats offer a candidate as familiar as faded wallpaper. The party produced no plausible alternative to her joyless, strained embodiment of arrogant entitlement. I don’t hate Hillary. I voted for her. But like many, my vote was really against Trump, not for Hillary. Quite frankly, I’ve grown weary of the Clintons as have many of us. After having to put up with his shameful behavior in the 90s it would seem to me that both of them should have sought to maintain a lower profile. But no. Here they are again, on stage far too long. Seems to me there was an awful lot of wishful thinking going on during the campaign. The Post-Gazette’s Tony Norman, whose pronouncements I usually agree with, wrote, on November 4, “Next week, America will elect its first woman president while kicking an orange-tinged strongman to the curb.” Really? And he was one of many who jumped to this conclusion as I was thinking, in the words of that presidential candidate of yore, Herman Cain, “Ain’t gonna happen.” The narrative was never allowed to die or even be questioned. Hillary was going to be the next president. Most women would shun Trump and vote for Hillary. Didn’t happen. Blacks and Latinos would come out in numbers equal to their participation in 2008. Didn’t happen. Obama was new, he was handsome and smart, and he generated excitement, at home and abroad. My husband and I were in Copenhagen one evening during the campaign when Obama spoke on television. The crowd was enthralled. To all of you who didn’t bother to go out of the house on Tuesday because “I just don’t like Hillary,” thanks a whole bunch. I hope you’re happy with the result of your decision. Nothing like standing on principle. Despite what the narrative would have had us believe, plenty of women like Trump just fine, in fact a lot of them were probably turned on by his naughty-boy talk. They probably think he’s “dreamy.” They wouldn’t tell you that, but there it is. And plenty of others, male and female, are devious. They look you straight in the eye and tell you one thing and turn around and do the opposite. Remember the Bradley Effect? That’s when former L. A. mayor Tom Bradley, who happened to be African-American, was running for governor of California against a fellow named George Deukmejian. So many voters at exit polls said they had voted for Bradley that he seemed to be a shoe-in for the office. George Deukmejian became California’s 35th governor. The media bought into the Trump-Clinton narrative, and it’s really funny now to hear them contorting themselves in an effort to explain why it didn’t work out the way they thought it would. Sometimes, Destiny has the last word.
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Sad times I was very disappointed when Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay announced his resignation. I never met him, but from what I saw of him and read about him, he seemed like a good man. A few years ago I was in his hometown of Madison, Wis., and I was surprised that’s where our now former police chief was from. Some reported that Madison was similar to Pittsburgh, but in my brief stay there I did not see it. He says that he has done the job he came to Pittsburgh to do. I guess shine a light on the police force. Speaking of shining a light, this most recent presidential race and its outcome has shone a big light on America. I still want someone to tell me two things. Who are you taking the country back from? And, if America isn’t great, why do so many risk life and limb to get here? On Nov. 8 and 9, I was sick and could barely make it to work the day after the election. I listened to Trump supporters gleefully talk about the outcome of the election. One peer spoke about the watch party that he went to at his church. My ears picked up when he said “his church.” How could people who call themselves Christians respect a man that has done despicable things in his business and personal life? And then I realized that there are millions of bigots and racists in this world. This is not a post-racial society; I feel like we are taking steps back to the days when we could not vote and had to drink from separate water fountains. I almost felt scared to drive down the parkway the next morning. I was worried that I would see confederate flags flying on top of pickup trucks and shotguns in back windows. My ride was uneventful, but in certain places I felt a different vibe. During these next four years, pay attention people. Find a news source that you trust, read the newspaper and keep your eyes on your money. I just read a story about how the Republicans have had their eye on dismantling Social Security for a long time. In 2004, Paul Ryan pushed a plan to privatize Social Security so extreme that even George W. Bush called it irresponsible. Reportedly, a Trump administration would be open to cuts in Social Security and Medicare. In a book written by Trump, he refers to Social Security as a “Ponzi scheme” and proposed increasing retirement age to 70 years of age. Earlier this year, I spoke to political analyst Jon Delano and he said he doesn’t believe that we will see changes to Social Security that would affect baby boomers. That made me feel somewhat safe. Pay close attention to what Trump does and says; his actions may very well affect your bottom line. On a happier note, I promised to let you know when the new At Home was open. It is open and located in McIntyre Square on McKnight Road. (Email the columnist at debbienorrell@aol.com)
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WHAT AN EVENING—Rosalind Scales, Tijuani Jackson and Harriett Hunley (Photos by Debbie Norrell)
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and enticed the crowd to sample red velvet cake, sweet potato pie, On Oct. 15, the menu at the Rivers Club pecan pie and bananas consisted of barbeque ribs, cornbread, fried foster. The Soul Food chicken, catfish, sweet potatoes, greens and Night has been an potato salad. The dessert table was to die for annual event at the Rivers Club for years. However, last month’s event was extra special as guests walked into a newly reinvented venue. With Tubby Daniels, Sandra Greencamp and Lyndsay Smith providing the soundtrack, the evening was one to remember. Veteran Rivers Clubs visitors thought they were on the wrong floor when the elevator doors opened to a brand new space. The Rivers Club is a member of the ClubCorp family and A GREAT PLACE TO WRITE A STORY—Walter Cobb has been the centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s and Debbie Norrell in one of the Touchdown Rooms business and social community for more than 30 years. The reinvention brings a stylish new decor combined with expanded dining, social and business amenities, allowing the club to offer members more opportunities to connect, play, work, host and WELCOME TO THE RIVERS CLUB—Yolanda Wingate and Keith Bloom celebrate. conditioning and cardiovascular equipment “This is an exciting time to be a part of the Rivers Club,” said Jack with cardio theater, and the River’s Edge cafe. To learn more about the Rivers Club, visit Kimbell, Rivers Club general manager. “The ENJOYING THE JAZZ—Kimberly Trent and Charlene reinvention brings new energy, a new dynamic www.riversclub.com. and really puts the Rivers Club in step with Anderson the lifestyle of today’s private club member.” After dining on superb food, guests were invited to tour the beautifully renovated social rooms. The five themed Touchdown Rooms were a hit. These rooms are locally themed and allow members to reserve them for two hours at a time, and use them for meetings, private calls and interviews. The athletic facilities include full-service locker rooms, an indoor lap pool, a full basketball court, four squash courts, yoga, pilates, group exercise and spin cycling studios, THE FOOD WAS PLENTIFUL—Linda Bloom and Robin Quivers PBMF MEMBERS—Tory Parrish, Erv Dryer, Patricia Strothers and Olga George full line of strength Lifestyles Editor
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Crawford & Centre Ave. Pgh., PA 15219 412-281-3141 Mass Sunday 9:00 A.M. & 12:00 P.M. Sunday (Gospel Choir Mass) 12:00 P.M. www.stbtmchurch.org
METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 22 Sampsonia Street, Northside Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-231-2554 FAX 412-231-6395 Rev. Lacy F. Richardson, Ph.D., Pastor Church School.................................9:30 A.M. Worship Service.................8:00 & 10:45 A.M. Bible Study/ Prayer Wednesday...................6:30/7:30 P.M. www.metropolitanbaptistchurch.com metropolitanbaptist2224@gmail.com
East Liberty Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Randy Bush, Senior Pastor 412-441-3800 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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HOSTS—Major Mason lll and Urban M. Garrett during the Church Choir Festival held on Sept. 24.
The families of Urban M. Garrett and Major Mason III presented a Church Choir Festival, in September, hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church, located at 716 Walnut St., in McKeesport, and where Rev. Earlene Coleman is the senior pastor. Musical selections were rendered by Jolie Rocke Brown, an acclaimed singer, music educator and visiting associate professor of Music at Texas Southern University in Houston. Brown released her CD, in 2014, entitled “Rock of Ages: Hymns for the Soul.” Accompanying her was Joel A. Martin. Martin is an accomplished pianist, producer composer and arranger from Connecticut. He has been the featured soloist with the NY Philharmonic and El Paso Symphony, just to name a few. Umojah Voices of Joy from Morning Star Baptist Church of Fairmont, W. Va., also ministered in song under the direction of Jacqueline Dooley and Bonnie King. The choir recorded its first CD and DVD entitled, “I Give You All the Praise,” in 2006, and its second, in 2008, entitled, “Look to the Hills.” The Bethlehem Baptist Mime Ministry also participated, ministering to guests through mime.
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JOLIE ROCKS BROWN performs during the Church Choir Festival PIANIST JOEL A. MARTIN performing at the Church Choir Festival hosted by the families of Urban M. held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, in McKeesport. Garrett and Major Mason lll.
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NOV. 16—The trustee board of First AME Church, 177 Mitchell Ave, Clairton, will sponsor Thankful, a two-day revival featuring the Dynamic Duo, Rev. Dr. Willie J. Thompson Jr., of Morning Star Baptist Church in Clairton, on Nov. 16, and Rev. Linda Moore, host pastor, on Nov. 17. Praise and Worship will begin at 6 p.m. and the revival at 7 p.m. The Pastors’ Choirs will perform each night. Also, the revival will include a Lattanzi tribute and anointed prayers for elected officials, fire fighters, law enforcement and veterans on Nov. 16. Also, the church will light a candle for the Late John A. “Bugsy” Lattanzi, Clairton city councilman, administrator of the fire department, and a firefighter for more than 50 years. The Inspirational leaders will be Rev. Gloria Gressem, Morning Star Baptist Church, on Wednesday and Cheryl Long, First AME Church, on Thursday. Donna Hudson is the chairperson.
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NOV. 18—Evangelism at New Life Family Worship Center is sponsoring a Pre-Thanksgiving Basket Drive Concert at 7:30 p.m. The featured guests will be the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Male Chorus.
Thanksgiving Praise Week Dinner
NOV. 18—15th Annual Thanksgiving Praise Week Dinner Psalm 34: 1-3. 1422 Evans Ave,. McKeesport, Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m.
Antioch Youth Day
NOV. 20—Antioch Baptist Church, 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley, will celebrate their annual Youth Day at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker will be Min. Ronnell Hunt, of Second Baptist Church in New Castle. The theme is “I AM CHOSEN,” taken from 1 Peter 2:9. Dinner will be served immediately following the service. All are welcome to worship and fellowship as the
youth use their talents to glorify God! Reverend Travis C. Coon is the pastor. Call 412-741-7688 for details or visit www.antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org
Youth Ministry Fall Revival
NOV. 23—Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport, will host the Youth Ministry Fall Revival. Minister Laphon Flood-Francis, of Morning Star Baptist Church in Clairton, will be the guest preacher. Reverend Earlene Coleman, senior pastor; Rev. Jamie Grayson, assistant pastor; and Rev. Phil Williams, youth pastor.
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DEC. 18—The Narrow Way International Ministries COGIC, at 615 Taft Ave., Pittsburgh, will host its annual Christmas Party at 4:00 p.m.
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3 simple ways men can improve their health (BPT)—Men don’t have the best track record when it comes to taking care of themselves. It’s safe to say we all know someone who is just plain stubborn about going to the doctor. Even if they exhibit clear symptoms that should be checked out, say wheezing, chronic fatigue or worse, it can be a challenge to get them to seek medical help. Of course, not all men are like this. In fact, as a whole, men have been getting better about taking care of themselves, according to new data gathered by the American Academy of Family Physicians. “Men have begun paying more attention to their health and acting to maintain good health,” says Dr. Wanda Filer, MBA, president of the AAFP and a practicing family physician. “They are getting physical exams, increasing their exercise activity, and getting their health care from their regular doctor.” With this encouraging news, it’s important to remember that men’s health is still a big concern. By keeping the following three points in mind, you can help yourself, or a loved one, lead a longer and healthier life. Health care is preventive, too. It’s a common misconception that you go to the doctor only when you’re sick or not feeling well. So, what’s the most common barrier that prevents men from seeing a doctor? Answer: themselves. According to a 2016 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the AAFP, 31 percent of men wait until they feel extremely sick before seeing a doctor, and 21 percent say they have no reason to go to a doctor when feeling healthy. As Filer says, “Not feeling sick is not necessarily the same as being healthy.” Early detection and preventive care are two of the most important ways to maintain
health and prevent potential health concerns from becoming major problems. Step away from the screen. Though more men exercise in 2016 than they did in the AAFP’s 2007 survey (80 percent vs. 74 percent), many men still spend a considerable amount of time looking at screens. In the 2016 online survey of 916 men across the country, the AAFP found that men spend, on average, about 20 hours each week working at a computer and 19 hours in front of a television. While it’s nearly impossible to avoid screens in this day and age, men should be motivated to take on more physical and active hobbies that can reduce stress and improve their physical health. Develop a relationship with a family physician. An important step men can take to ensure they receive regular checkups and preventive care is to regularly visit a family physician. Nearly eight in 10 men (79 percent) have a regular doctor or health care professional they see when they are sick or want medical advice, however, a family physician not only treats the whole person, but the whole family. This is because an individual’s health should be a concern for the entire family. The value of a family physician is that they perform routine checkups, immunizations and screenings. They can also treat chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis and depression. “If more men develop ongoing relationships with their family physician, their perception of good health is more likely to become reality,” said Filer. To learn more about men’s health, visit www.familydoctor.org. To learn more about the 2007 & 2016 surveys, visit www.aafp. org/menshealth.
Seniors: 5 simple secrets for overcoming gym intimidation (BPT)—No one really relishes the idea of growing older and experiencing the health issues that can accompany aging. If there was one thing you could do to significantly improve your chances of staying mentally sharp, physically healthy and independent throughout your golden years, wouldn’t you do it? Exercise has health benefits for people of all ages, and it’s especially important for seniors. Regular exercise can allow people 65 and older to live independently, reduce their risks of falling and breaking bones, and lower their chances of developing serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease, joint issues, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet only about 40 percent of Americans between 65 and 74 meet physical activity guidelines, and activity levels decrease even more as people grow older, the CDC says. “Everyone wants to discover the fountain of youth, that medicine or treatment or face cream that will keep them looking and feeling great well into old age,” says Brian Zehetner, director of health and fitness for Planet Fitness and co-author of “Working Out Sucks
(And Why It Doesn’t Have To).” “But that secret has already been discovered. It’s exercise, and it works just as well for senior citizens as it does for people of any age group.” If you’ve never really exercised before, or want to increase your current exercise level, you may have thought about joining a gym. You may have even walked into one intending to join—and walked right back out when you saw it was crowded with young, fit people. “We call that ‘gym-timidation,’” Zehetner says. “It’s that feeling that others in the gym will judge you for being less than perfect, and it can keep people of all ages, including seniors, from getting the exercise they need. But it doesn’t
have to.” People older than 60 who exercise on a weekly basis feel 12.3 years younger than their real age, the Planet Fitness survey found. Zehetner offers some advice for seniors to overcome gym-timidation: •Start slowly. Whether you’re new to exercise in general or just new to a gym environment, everyone has limitations. Be safe and smart by going slowly, and establishing a foundation that encompasses cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility. •Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your gym’s trainers and staff are there to help ensure you know how to use the equipment safely and effectively.
•Don’t be too distressed or discouraged by discomfort. People of all ages can experience stiff joints, muscle soreness and other minor discomforts when they begin to exercise. These are all signs your body is aware of the stress you’re putting it through and is responding and adapting - it’s part of the process of getting more fit. •Find a workout buddy. Having a friend along can be motivational when you try something new. Even better, working out side-byside with a buddy can help you measure the intensity of your workout. •Take advantage of special promotions to try out a gym to see if it’s the right one for you. Visit www.planetfitness.com to learn more.
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‘Ella Fitzgerald’
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Growing up is hard. Sad, but true; you might have to go through disappointments. Other kids might call you names or pick on you. Things won’t always go your way, but the good news is that your parents will help you through the bad times and, as you’ll see in the new book “Ella Fitzgerald,” by Stéphane Olliver and illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, you’ll also have yourself to rely on. Born in Virginia in April 1917, Ella Fitzgerald was just a little girl when her parents split. Hoping to find a job, her mother took little Ella to New York, where they settled with family; she married again and Ella soon became a big sister. Life was good then, but it still wasn’t easy. Most of the people in her neighborhood—and there were lots of them, from many cultures— were poor. Ella’s family was, too, but Ella was a happy kid who loved to play baseball with the boys and she took odd jobs after school to help earn money for her family. While she was doing that, she began to get a
“real taste for…music.” She loved to listen to it on the radio: Duke Ellington, blues and ballads were all her favorites. Fitzgerald liked to sing along and she became “the star of the school choir.” When she wasn’t singing, she was dancing, but Fitzgerald never thought she was any good. Even so, everybody enjoyed watching her and she became locally famous for her fancy footwork. She wanted to be a professional dancer, but the one time she entered a contest, she got scared: the act before her was very talented, and she knew she’d never win against them. So when Fitzgerald got onstage, she opened her mouth and did the other thing she was known for––she sang. People loved it, and they loved her but it didn’t last. Fitzgerald was homeless for awhile after her mother died. She had a hard time getting hired, too, but she persevered until Chick Webb, a Harlem bandleader, finally saw her talent. And that talent? You can still listen to it today. It’s difficult to decide what to love best about “Ella Fitzgerald.” The first thing your child will see, obviously, is the book. It’s small enough that it won’t scare anyone off, but big enough to give a kid a comprehensive biography. Olliver hits the highlights of Fitzgerald’s life and Courgeon nicely mixes colorful artwork with authentic photographs. The other half of this book is hidden inside its front cover: a CD of its words read by John Chancer with music by Fitzgerald wrapped around the narrative. You get the book and 13 songs, which allows your child to follow along with the story and listen to blues, scat and bebop. (“Ella Fitzgerald” by Stéphane Olliver, illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, translated by Penelope Stanley-Baker, narrated by John Chancer, c.2016, Moonlight Publishing. $22.99/$30.99 Canada, 28 pages, 1 CD.)
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Brown Sugar and Laced Apparel teamed up, Nov. 6, to bring an exclusive fashion experience to the city. The fabulous event, The Complex Runway Show, took place at the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum. Brown Sugar Owner, Designer and Complex Fashion Show Coordinator TaRonda Brown said, “Brown Sugar and Laced Apparel partnered in order to bring Pittsburgh a fashion show production like never before. I’m very pleased with the outcome of the show, and hope that everyone who attended and took part had a great time.” The evening began with a VIP Cocktail hour, followed by the main event. The Complex Runway Show featured fashion designers from Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Fashion show affiliates were Brown Sugar, Laced Apparel, Booga Suga, Femi, Cherish By Cherie, L’exito, L.O.U.D. Collection, High Fashion, Pyramid PGH, Dirt Bag, Imihi, Shop Sittoy, Willie Gee’s Collection, Original Crackage, Fashion Freak Necc Vinatge and E. Adonis by Andre Jones. “The Complex Fashion show offered a great platform to accomplish beneficial growth existing fashion brands, and we wanted to provide electrifying entertainment,” Brown said. The Red Carpet was hosted by social media sensation Norman Freeman and WAMO 100’s very own radio personality Portia Foxx hosted the VIP reception, while Mike Dean and celebrity guest host DJ Duffey of VH1’s “Basketball Wives” hosted the runway event. “I’m really loving the fashion you guys have here! I purchased so much stuff that I can not wait to wear! Thanks Femi for my dress that I got to wear tonight,” DJ Duffey said. Designer and owner of Cherish by Cherie, Cherie Jackson, said, “I love fashion shows because it gives me an opportunity to display my work and passion to the world. I had a great time being a part of the runway show.” Fashion show attendee Janaya Reid said, “I loved all of the fashion segments during the show, and I especially enjoyed the dance numbers in between runway scenes. I saw a few items I would love to purchase.” (J. L. Martello contributed to this story. )
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LACED APPAREL MODELS—Desiree Parker of Laced Apparel, in the middle wearing black, with her models who displayed her clothing line. (Photos by J. L. Martello)
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November “Live Music Thursdays”
Wallace’s TapRoom in Hotel Indigo® East Liberty is continuing its popular “Live Music Thursdays” with a very diverse schedule of musical offerings by first class Pittsburgh musicians, during November & December, according to Hotel General Manager. Wallace’s TapRoom is located in Hotel Indigo® East Liberty, 123 North Highland Ave., 412-665-0555. Valet ($6) and street parking is available. “Live Music Thursdays” are from 6 to 8 p.m. and there is NO cover charge.
MCG Party
NOV. 18—Join MCG at the biggest party on the biggest night of the year! beginning at 6 p.m. Pittsburgh’s 56th Annual Light Up Night EQT Plaza on Liberty Avenue (EQT Jazzmasters Stage) The Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble featuring vocalist Natalie Tomaro, Dane Vannatter with the MCG Jazz Quintet featuring special guest Steve Rudolph and a featured performance by actress and singer, Gloria Reuben
(Columbia Records) Songwriter, recording artist and activist Solange Knowles will release physical copies of A Seat at the Table art book coupled with special album bundles. A Seat At The Table, the stunning new album written and performed by Solange Knowles, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and was #1 on both Apple Music and iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart. Released globally on September 30th, 2016 via Saint Records / Columbia, A Seat At The Table, is available digitally everywhere.
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“Every new moment is a defining moment, especially when you’re involved creatively, able to be more introspective within the music, and create in a comfortable space. I have my own label so I’m able to create, take my time, and make music that I feel is more representative of where I am right now in my life-as an artist, as a creator, and as a producer.” “Paradise Cove” is more
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Buzzing NYC based rap artist OnCue has been releasing new music and impressive visuals non-stop over the past few weeks. He dropped 43 “GOD,” a hypnotizing cover of Bon Iver’s 33 “GOD” ahead of the Nov. 11, release of his new EP “You Knew All Along.” He premiered his new single “SIP” via Billboard. He also recently released the visuals to his viral track “3AM” which was added to Spotify’s “Most Necessary” playlist. 43 “GOD”’s production is a majority of Bon Iver’s 33 “GOD” from his latest album 22, A Million and also features parts from Bon Iver’s “666?” with additional production from Maki. OnCue, who has been working closely over the past few years with extraordinaire producer Just Blaze (Beyoncé, Jay Z, T.I., Fabolous), is signed to Blaze’s Rebel Base Industries Label.
of an experimental project; the culmination of a creative age within myself. I feel like my fans will get to see a new side of me, a new perspective, and a new sound, but I’m still going to give them the classic Mario that they appreciate and love.”
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Nov. 30—At 8 p.m. join the Hill House Association for its annual year end fundraiser as the organization presents the Soulful Sounds of Christmas, featuring legendary musicians Will Downing and Najee. The Hill House relies heavily on the generous support of the Pittsburgh community and attending Soulful Sounds of Christmas is a fun and meaningful way to give back. For more information call 412-456-6666.
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Rivers Casino gears up for the holiday season this November with all-new gaming, dining and special events. More than $100K Mad Money Mania Drawings— Rush Rewards Members who earned entries from May 1-Oct. 31 are eligible for the Mad Money Mania drawings this month. Check in at a kiosk on Nov. 19 from noon-2:14 p.m. for the 2:15 p.m. drawing, and 5-7:14 p.m. for the 7:15 p.m. drawing. During drawing hours, 20 winners will be 65th Season at Gala! called to battle for a top prize of NOV. 19—Greensburg Civic The- $20,000 cash. atre celebrates its 65th season of •Giant Eagle Gift Card on Nov. community theatre and live perforPharrell Williams, alongside Columbia Records and 20th mances with an Anniversary Gala 17. Guests must visit kiosks beCentury Fox, has released three brand new tracks fea- at Ferrante’s Lakeview (6153 US- tween 6 a.m.-8 p.m. to reserve their tured in the new forthcoming film, Hidden Figures. Listen 30, Greensburg) on from 6–10 p.m. gifts. Backup gifts will be offered in to “I See A Victory” featuring Kim Burrell and Pharrell Live entertainment, buffet-style the event that an item runs out. •Mystery Gift Giveaway—Nov. 29, Williams, “Surrender” featuring Lalah Hathaway and appetizers and desserts, beverPharrell Williams, and “Runnin’” featuring Pharrell Wil- ages, and basket raffles honor invited guests and Rush Rewards liams today. Both “I See A Victory” and “Runnin’” are orig- the non-profit volunteer-managed players who earn 1,250 same-day inal songs written and produced by Williams for the film. troupe. 65th Anniversary Gala base points starting at 6 a.m. can receive a mystery gift. Guests must tickets are $40 and may be pur- visit kiosks between 6 a.m.-8 p.m. chased online at www.gctheatre. to reserve their gifts. (While suporg through Nov 17, or via check to plies last). Pigskins Pickem—On Greensburg Civic Theatre, 951 Old Wednesdays throughout football Salem Rd., Greensburg 15601. A season, all Rush Rewards memJuicy J, Wiz souvenir glass including four drink bers who earn 250 same-day base Khalifa and tickets for wine or beer will be avail- points can make their picks for producer able for $20, or alcoholic drink tick- the upcoming weekend’s football TM88 have ets may be purchased separately. matchups from 8 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
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teamed up for the official video for “Bossed Up,” out now. The track comes off of their recent joint mixtape TGOD Mafia: Rude A w a k e n ing, which was released earlier this year. The new visuals, which premiered on Complex, finds the rap icons transforming the boring work day into an all out party while rapping about being the boss.
Allegheny County Parks Programs
THROUGH NOV. 27—The Allegheny County Parks Department announces its activities and events schedule. Newly added activities and events are highlighted in yellow. For additional information, visit the County Parks program website. Locate facilities and get directions on the County Parks Google Map page. Sign up for email updates and news about the County Parks. Check out our Facebook events
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THROOUGH DEC. 3—The Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s Alloy School, a creative, non-competitive community where learning is guided by professional dancers and master teachers. Fall classes are held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with an end-of-season showcase, Dec. 10 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, followed by KST’s Let’s Move! Family Dance Party. Classes are limited, please register in advance to secure your spot.
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SPECIAL HONOR—On Oct. 15, Steel City Sports World, the Nu Afrikans and other community entities hosted “Honoring a Community Champion and Leader: Mark A. Brentley Sr.” for his 16 years of exemplary volunteer service on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Education. This affair, held at the Hill House Kaufmann Auditorium, included television and radio personality Chris Moore as the master of ceremonies. Above, Brentley showcases his award.
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A tall tree has fallen in the forest. Archie Coles, Sr. passed on November 8, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Archie was a family man with a strong faith in God. He was a proud veteran from one of the last legally segregated U.S. Army units, the 15th Infantry Regiment, a machinist at U.S. Steel with 41 years at Homestead Works, employed with the City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department, an artist with the Artists of the Black Community and the Council of Black Artists in Phoenix, Arizona. He was also a volunteer with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Desert West Community Center. A celebration of life will be held on November 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Word of Abundant Life Christian Center 6849 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to either of the following tax exempt scholarship funds for deserving students: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund c/o Carole Coles Henry 4545 N. 67th Avenue #1430 Phoenix, Arizona 85033 Community Colleges of Allegheny County (CCAC) Educational Foundation Byers Hall, Room 102 808 Ridge Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
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Jim Clingman receives National Bankers Association’s highest award NOVEMBER 16-22, 2016
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Black Press columnist Jim Clingman has received the National Bankers Association’s highest and most coveted award, The James E. Young Visionary Leadership Award. The award was presented at the NBA’s Annual Awards Luncheon last month at at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Mich., during the organization’s annual meeting. The presenters were Mrs. Rebecca Young, widow of Jim Young, and Mrs. Cynthia Day, chief executive officer of Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Atlanta. NBA President and CEO, Michael Grant, said, “Jim, on behalf of the entire membership of the NBA, I am very pleased that
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this year’s award is going to a person who has exemplified the highest standard of leadership excellence. You have raised the consciousness of hundreds of thousands—if not millions— through your disciplined devotion to writing thought-provoking columns and giving passionate speeches about a subject dear to both of our hearts: Black economic empowerment and the support of Black businesses. Congratulations, Jim, well-deserved!” Upon notice of his selection as this year’s awardee, Clingman said, “To be recognized and given this award by such an outstanding and venerable organization is beyond my imagination. Hav-
ing followed certain guiding principles as I worked on various economic empowerment initiatives, I learned that it is so important to make every effort to do the right thing for the right reason. You never know who is watching. Thanks so much, NBA; I had no idea you were watching” Clingman’s weekly syndicated newspaper column, Blackonomics, is featured in hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and newsletters. The column is distributed through the NNPA News Service and the Trice Edney News Wire. He has written seven books, five of which are on Economic Empowerment. Former Editor of the Cincinnati Herald Newspaper, Clingman is
the founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, and has been instrumental in establishing several other Chambers of Commerce around the country, as he continues to promote economic freedom for African Americans. Clingman taught Black Entrepreneurship at the University of Cincinnati for 12 years; he also taught business planning at Smart Money, a community services center in Cincinnati, and he founded Cincinnati’s Entrepreneurship High School. (Read more about Jim Clingman on his website: www.blackonomics.com. Clingman can be reached by email at jclingman@blackonomics.com.)
Financial tips for the sandwich generation Are you part of the “sandwich generation?” This group, generally between ages 40 and 59, is made up of people juggling the responsibilities of raising children, caring for the needs of aging parents or other relatives, and managing their own concerns, such as funding a secure retirement. About half of this group has a parent 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting an adult child, and 15 percent provide financial support to both a parent and a child, according to the Pew Research Center. There are ways to minimize the financial demands of being pulled in two directions, according to the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. One big family home Housing costs can be the largest items in a household budget. If your adult child or a parent is struggling to cover expenses, consider combining your households. This can give a child the chance to save for the future or lower the budget burden for an aging parent. This step could also reduce other monthly expenses, including transportation, child care, home maintenance, or insurance. Count up your dependents Depending on the level of support you provide for a relative and your relationship to them, you may be able to claim them as a dependent on your tax return and take advantage of the dependent exemption worth up to $4,050. A qualifying child must be under 19 (or under 24 if a full-time student), you must provide at least half of his or her financial support, and you must be the only person claiming him or her as a dependent. You might be able to claim an older child or another family member as a qualifying relative, as long as he or she does not provide more than half of his or her own support and does not have gross income of over $4,050 a year. A friend or other person not related to you may also qualify, but generally, in addition to the other requirements for qualifying relatives, they must have also lived with you all year. Consult your CPA if you have questions on claiming dependents. Keep your own needs in mind No matter how satisfying it may be to help relatives financially—or how responsible you feel for doing so—don’t forget your own financial priorities. Retirement may seem a long way off when you’re in your 40s, but it’s important to begin saving early so that you benefit from the interest and dividends you can receive over time. If you’re already into your 50s, retirement should definitely be a top priority. Saying no to a request for financial assistance may be difficult, but instead consider helping the relative brainstorm other ways to cut costs and improve their budgeting so they don’t need your financial help. Be ready for what comes next Not sure what kind of financial support your family may SEE SANDWICH C2
TOCHUKWU MBIAMNOZIE, founder of TucciPolo shoes
Entrepreneur/fashion designer launches Luxury handmade shoe collection NATIONWIDE (BlackNews.com)—Finding the perfect fit in luxury shoes just became a breeze for those who demand style, but whose feet are larger than standard sizes. TucciPolo has announced the expansion of its made-toorder handmade luxury shoe collection with sizes just right for everyone— even those with big feet. TucciPolo’s founder Tochukwu Mbiamnozie, who is from Imo State, Nigeria, saw the need and stepped in to provide the perfect solution for people seeking handmade luxury shoes in larger sizes.
TucciPolo’s new made-to-order handmade luxury shoes deliver comfort and style for celebrities, NBA players and athletes, and others with big feet. “NBA players, celebrities and many other men and women simply find themselves unable to walk into a typical store to buy Italian leather shoes off the rack,” said Mbiamnozie. “This can be very frustrating for people with larger feet who
want to enjoy the same high quality and style the smaller-footed population has access to.” To accommodate customers with larger feet, TucciPolo now offers handmade men’s designer shoes and women’s shoes in a range of
sizes. Its made-to-order luxury shoes are available in U.S. sizes from 6 to 18 and EU sizes from 39 to 55. Mbiamnozie explained many shoe stores do not carry items meant to fit larger sizes. The demand generally is not high enough to justify inventory costs of stocking a big selection of luxury shoes meant to fit those with larger feet. “Made-to-order luxury shoes provide the perfect solution for ladies and men seeking style, luxury and fashion in footwear that is designed especially for SEE HANDMADE C2
Mortgage officials sentenced to federal prison and fined for fraud
Perpetrators in a mortgage fraud scheme that targeted Black consumers in the Los Angeles area have been sentenced to federal prison and fined. On Oct. 24, United States District Judge S. James Otero sentenced Paul Ryan, a former mortgage loan officer and mortgage broker Chester Peggese for illegal activities that operated from early 2007 until March 2010. The sentencing concludes a multi-agency investigation that combined efforts and resources from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division, Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Office of Inspector General. As a result, Peggese was ordered to pay $4.2 million in restitution to Broadway Federal Bank and serve one year and one day in federal prison. Ryan will pay $353,925 in restitution to Broadway Federal Bank and serve 18 months. Two years ago, Ryan pleaded guilty to one count of receiving bribes and rewards as a bank employee. According to court documents, Peggese acted as a “consultant” who targeted Los Angeles-area churches with promises of new mortgages to purchase property or refinanced mortgages from Broadway Federal Bank. Between 2007 and 2009, Peggese met with representatives of churches and obtained financial information required for the loan applications. Others involved manipulated financial information to make it appear the churches were more financially sound than they actually were. Peggese caused these false loan
predatory products designed to rob families of their earnings, mortgage fraud has the largest effect on our quality of life and our ability to build wealth. This recent case of mortgage fraud illustrates the inequities that Black California consumers and others across the country continue to face. Recent research on mortgage lending in California by the Center for Responsible Lending revealed even more financial obstacles: •Nearly half—49 percent—of Black borrowers had incomes greater than 120 percent of their area median income or AMI; •Black borrowers received approximately 3 percent of home purchase loans in California that were first-lien and owner-occupied; and •From 2001-2012, the number of home purchase loans dropped 54 percent. “The communities that lack access to mortgages post-crisis are the very same communities that were disproportionately affected by foreclosures and lost wealth during the housing crisis,“ said Sarah Wolff, senior CRL researcher and the report’s author. Mortgage fraud only worsens an already disheartening Black experience in seeking the ‘American Dream’. The strong likelihood is that this same scenario is repeated across the country with other consumers of color. And so—our collective struggle for financial justice must continue.
applications to be tion.” submitted to Broad- Charlene Crowell “Banker Paul way Federal Bank. Ryan abused his poDuring the time sition of trust and that Ryan worked caused losses at as a loan officer, TARP recipient Broadway Federal Broadway Federal Bank paid rebates Bank by knowingly to brokers who allowing borrowers brought loans applito use inflated fications to the bank. nancial information Ryan also “demanded from the brokers that in loan applications,” said Christy Goldall or part of that rebate amount be paid to smith Romero, Special Inspector General him...intending to be rewarded and influ- for the Troubled Asset Relief Program enced in his processing and approval of (SIGTARP). these church loans,” according to the sen“In this mortgage scheme aimed at pretencing memorandum filed with the court. dominately African-American churches, he Ryan worked with brokers and provided a demanded more than $350,000 in bribes template for presenting financial informa- from brokers,” continued Goldsmith tion for the churches that ensured the loan Romero. “When investigators closed in applications would be approved. Based on Ryan tried to cover up his crimes by telling the false information concerning the finan- a conspirator to lie on his behalf. Broadway cial status of the churches, Broadway Fed- Federal, which received and has not yet eral Bank issued loans to the churches. paid back $15 million in TARP funds, suf“This bank insider accepted hundreds of fered more than $5 million in losses as a rethousands of dollars in a scheme that led sult of this scheme. SIGTARP stands his employer to suffer millions of dollars in united with our law enforcement partners losses,” said United States Attorney Eileen to bring justice to bank officials and their M. Decker. “After investigators began look- conspirators who commit crime.” ing into the scheme, Ryan encouraged anWith all due respect to participating law other bank employee to lie about the fraud- enforcement officials, Black America is also (Charlene Crowell is the communications deputy diulent loan applications, which further com- due its fair share of financial justice too. rector with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can plicated but did not deter this investiga- Across a range of financial markets and be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.)
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Entrepreneurs grow their companies with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor
(NNPA)—A growing number of Atlanta businesses are living up to the city’s famous nickname: Hotlanta! More than 20 businesses have entered, thrived and graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program, a scholarship-based course that convenes them to learn critical business skills and create growth plans for their companies. The Goldman Sachs program is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. With 31 sites across the United States and United Kingdom, 10,000 Small Businesses has served over 7,100 small business owners. The program has reached businesses from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., and has resulted in immediate and sustained business growth for the alumni of the program. One of those successful businesses is Atlanta’s own Yardstick Learning, which also has locations in Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Colorado and California. Yardstick Learning is owned and operated by Ebbie Parsons, who has joined thousands of entrepreneurs across the country in an initiative to create jobs. “Our revenue has grown by 56 percent since participating in the Goldman Sachs program,” Parsons said. “Our total employees, including consultants and contractors, grew 109 percent. We have tremendously benefited from the program.” Further, Parsons said he never imagined the program having such a positive influence. “Frankly, that’s all I could do at first was imagine. We’re dreamers but seeing any of this come to fruition is just unbelievable, beyond exciting because you’re creating an opportunity for yourself and your team and you’re helping others and doing good work by helping our clients solve real issues in their respective communities,” he said. Yardstick Learning is considered a leading global strategic management consultant firm that provides strategy and change management services to missiondriven organizations. “Our clients include, on the education side, K-12 school districts, charter school management, parochial schools, private schools, colleges and universities,” Parsons said.
EBBIE PARSONS “On the corporation side, we work with several Fortune 500 companies on their social responsibility foundation and we work with international nonprofits,” he said. Parsons’ story isn’t unique. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses curriculum is designed by Babson College, the leading business school for entrepreneurship. Just six months after their graduation, 68.7 percent of all alumni see revenue growth. Also, 47.9 percent of the alumni create new jobs within that same timeframe. As a comparison, 23 percent of U.S. Small Businesses added new jobs in 2015. For Parsons, the program was a key step to understanding growth opportunities for his business. “What was interesting for us, and me is that the program helped me to understand that we can’t solve every problem and that was difficult for me,” Parsons said. “I am an African-American business man and an alum of the nation’s largest HBCU and our goal was to expand our services to work with so many more HBCUs and help them with any challenge they may have,” he said. “One of the things I learned the hard way is that we have to connect with clients who can afford our services. As a small business owner, there are some challenges that you can’t fix at the time. I had to realize that you just can’t tackle every issue,” Parsons said. While participants in 10,000 Small Businesses hail from a wide array of industries, they engage in the program from their shared experience as entrepreneurs.
Georgia alumni include firms focused on staffing, health and fitness, security, childhood education, senior care, and other industries. Through the peer-to-peer learning environment, the participants focus on overcoming universal business challenges—like human resources, access to finance, and leadership. “I learned that my gift was in nurturing relationships,” Parsons said. “But, I also learned that my weakness was that I needed to be a better master of the financials. I did not know initially that it was my weakness until I went through the program and it was a
skill set that was honed in the Goldman Sachs program,” he said. With an eye to the future, Parsons is ready to keep growing his business. “After the sobering realization that we don’t have the financial strength to tackle every issue that I’d love to, I look forward to building our assets to the point where we can help solve some of the problems that currently we cannot.” Business owners are invited to apply to the next cohort of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses before their upcoming deadline on Nov. 2. Learn more at http://www.10ksbapply.com
Tips for getting deals on Black Friday weekend by Anne D’Innocenzio AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP)—Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the holiday itself may offer better deals than Black Friday the day afterward. Amid the clutter of deals clamoring for attention, smart and careful shoppers can come out ahead. Many stores are increasing their inventory so as not to frustrate shoppers. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is increasing the number of products for online orders by 50 percent for the holiday kickoff compared to a year ago. “Start researching and planning,” says Benjamin Glaser, features editor with DealNews.com, a deal comparison website. Here are four ways to get the most out of Black Friday weekend—and beyond. STUDY UP: Make a comprehensive list of what you plan to buy, research what those items usually sell for at full price and on sale, and figure out how much you want to spend. Also check out store flyers from previous years online, since many retailers repeat the same deals at the same price. Eighty percent of the products and 43 percent of the prices highlighted on the front pages of the 2015 and 2014 Black Friday flyers of Best Buy, Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s, Walmart and J.C. Penney were the same, says Market Track LLC, a price tracking firm. Make sure to note at what times different stores plan to start their Black Friday deals both online and at the store. For example, J.C.
Penney is making its deals available on its website on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for the first time. It will open its doors on Thanksgiving at 3 p.m., the same time as last year. Kohl’s offered last Thursday a subset of the Black Friday deals that will be available for Thanksgiving, when it opens its doors at 6 p.m. For the first time, it will offer “doorbusters” online starting on Thanksgiving while supplies last. In the past, doorbusters were only at the store. Wal-Mart and Target will again start their sales at their stores at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, the same as last year. Best Buy will open its doors at 5 p.m., also the same. And they’ll all offer their deals earlier that day online. Wal-Mart’s will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving, earlier than last year. Target says that starting this Wednesday through this Thursday, its Black Friday early access sale will allow customers to shop a selection of Black Friday deals on its website; new this year, shoppers can get them in all stores via its Cartwheel savings app. LOOK AT THE WHOLE SEASON: Retailers have been starting to spread their offers out, with some starting well before Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Earlier this month, WalMart and Amazon.com both kicked off holiday deals on thousands of items. Still, there’s a good chance you can get a better deal on Thanksgiving for certain items. DealNews.com says 38 percent of the specials pushed on the holiday were what the site considered top deals, compared to only 31 percent for Black Friday.
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them,” said Mbiamnozie. “Italian leather handmade shoes are a delight that everyone should be able to enjoy.” Products in TucciPolo’s made-to-order line do require time to prepare. Each pair of luxury shoes is handcrafted, using only the finest Italian leather. Since TucciPolo’s men’s and women’s shoes are couturelevel creations, each handpainted, they may take up to 15 days to deliver. TucciPolo offers an extensive line of Italian leather luxury shoes for men and women. It also handcrafts a luxury line of accessories, such as leather bags, belts and wallets. “We take pride in helping
our customers, regardless the shoe size they wear, step out in style,” Mbiamnozie said. To explore the full line of luxury shoes and accessories for men and women, visit the web site at www.tuccipolo.com About TucciPolo TucciPolo, a Black owned luxury footwear brand was founded by Tochukwu Mbiamnozie, a serial entrepreneur and fashion designer to provide people around the globe access to the finest made handcrafted Italian leather shoes and accessories. Designs in the TucciPolo line balance luxury, beauty and style with the quality only handmade Italian leather can deliver.
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need from you? When you put aside spare cash in an emergency savings account, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes next. Be sure, as well, to start saving early for foreseeable expenses. Your CPA can help When you need personalized, expert advice on the
best path to take, be sure to turn to your local CPA. He or she can offer the information you need to make the best financial decisions when you feel that you’re being pulled in many directions. To find a CPA in your area or for more financial tips, visit www.picpa.org/moneyandlife.
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Training Event NOV. 16—The Duquesne University Small Business Center presents Business Start-up Essentials, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rockwell Hall, Rm 108, 600 Forbes Ave. Topics include: Business structure and Formation, Ficticious Name Registration, Insurance, Financing Options, Taxation Requirements, and more. Cost is $25. For more information, call 312-396-6233.
MyBusiness Growth Workshop NOV. 16—The Chatham Womens’ Business Center presents a business growth workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Braun Hall, Woodland Rd. On its Shadyside campus. Learn what you need to prepare, including credit scores and repair, personal finances, financial spreadsheets and business plans, purpose of the funds, facilitated by Judith Herron, CPA, of Markowitz, Dugan & Associates. Also learn about the loan application process: what to expect, review process, requirements, red flags, and SBA loan programs, facilitated by Aaron Aldrich of Bridgeway Capital. Register for the free event online at www.chatham.edu/cwe/ events.
Business Luncheon NOV. 30—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Annual Business Luncheon, 12:00 p.m. in the Omni William Penn Hotel Grand Ballroom 17th Floor, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. Speaker: Loretta J. Mester, President and CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, November 26, 2016 at 412392-0610
Training Workshop DEC. 2—The Duquesne University Small Business Center presents Introduction to Online Quickbooks, 9 a.m., at Rockwell Hall, Rm 108, 600 Forbes Ave. QuickBooks offers an online version for business owners and this workshop will provide a product overview including navigating, recording transactions, and reporting. This event will be conducted by a certified public accountant from Dennis Piper & Associates, P.C. The cost is $49. For more information, call 312-396-6233.
Financial Statements Workshop DEC. 6—The Duquesne University Small Business Center presents Get Behind the Numbers & Increase Your Profits, 9 a.m. to Noon at Rockwell Hall, Rm 108, 600 Forbes Ave. This hands-on workshop takes a step-by step approach to explaining two important financial statements: profit and loss statement and balance sheet. A representative from Wilke & Associates will offer clear examples for using these statements to make informed decisions, identify potential problems within your business and set realistic financial goals. Cost is $49. For more information, call 412-396-6233.
Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series DEC. 9—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship’s will host its breakfast meeting 8-9:30 a.m. in Braun Hall, Woodland Rd. in Shadyside. Utilizing the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as a case study, Lisa Scales will discuss the adjustments in organizational culture, talent, and operations that are required for transformational growth in an organization. For more information, call 412-365-1253.
Business Energy Efficiency Grants THROUGH APRIL 15—The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has to $1,000,000 of grant funding available in the 13th year of the Commonwealth’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program for small businesses that adopt or acquire equipment or processes that promote pollution prevention and/or energy efficiency projects. Applicants must be a for-profit corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity with 100 or fewer full-time employees. Businesses can apply for 50 percent matching funds of up to $9,500 to adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution-prevention equipment or procedures. Funding is eligible for those costs incurred between July 25, 2016 and June 30, 2017. For more information, contact the Small Business Ombudsman’s Office at 717-772-5160.
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THE GREATEST TEAM EVER?—The Fifth Avenue team of 1976 went undefeated on their way to winning the City League and the state championships. (Photo by Devin Dandridge)
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by Smokin’ Jim Frazier For New Pittsburgh Courier
The Pittsburgh City League High School AllSports Hall of Fame inducted 29 athletes, two coaches and one team on Sunday Nov. 6, at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Senator John Heinz History Center. Former NFL players Ray Zellers, Michael Booth, Bobby Howard, Bryant Salter, Sam Clancy and Michael Barnes headlined one of the nation’s most impressive hall of fame classes. The undefeated 1976 Fifth Avenue State Championship Basketball team is considered by many to be the greatest team in Pennsylvania history. Sam Clancy, Warnie Macklin, Puffy Kennedy, Edwin Peoples and William Clarke were ranked #2 in the nation. ‘“The Great Hall,’ as it is now recognized, was the initial idea of former South Hills School basketball star and lifetime basketball coach Larry Anderson. Since passing the ball to me three years ago, the dedicated and committed executive board was formed. This unprecedented and historic event has grown in enormous proportions and has quickly become one of the most important community based so social, athletic and educational events in city history,” said Bill Neal, CEO of Achieving Greatness Inc,. “It is also important to be reminded
that this is, in fact, a first time ever presentation in the city’s illustrious 200 year history as well as the 176 year history of the Board of Education. With that being said, the national recognized rich tradition of Pittsburgh’s City League Sports and its great athletes are now enshrined in ‘The Great Hall’ they can call their own.” Mike “Bad News” Barnes of Peabody High School was named the winner of the NFL top defensive lineman in 1977, however as a freshmen in 1965, he was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter Disease and thought he would never play football again. The affliction, an inflammation of the knee ligament and was unable to play football until his senior year. “Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is quite an honor, and I’m very proud of coming from East Liberty, which is a special melting pot,” Barnes said. “To play for George Radesovich was something special. And I was just over-whelmed by the people of East Liberty. There were so many guys who were stronger, more athletic, better academically than me. So I had no trouble staying humble.” Lenny Morant, Will Macon, Darrin Walls, Charles Franklin, William Herndon, Dr. James Lightfoot, Reggie Duke, Dominique Kelly and Tamica Hunter were all great basketball
players. “The City League All-Star Hall of Fame was a hit out the park home run and you had to be there to know what I’m talking about,” said coach Randy Reed. “Two of my favorite legends were inducted. Nelson Reed and Lenny ‘Sky Walker’ Morant. This was an event that everybody needs to see. Last but not least there was a standing room only crowd.” One of the all-time great leapers in city league history was, 5-foot-11, Lenny “Sky Walker” Morant. “What made Lenny so good was me and my brother always took Lenny (baby brother) with us when we played basketball and told everybody if Lenny couldn’t play we didn’t play,” said Bryon Morant, Lenny’s oldest brother. “So Lenny always played with older guys so when he played with kids his own age they couldn’t handle him.” Will Macon played on a state championship basketball team as a Perry High School senior before moving on to DePaul University. “Will was a high school All-American basketball player in high school. One of the top 50 players in the country,” said coach Chuck Franklin. “He was 6’7 or 6’8 and was being recruited by coach K and I wanted him to go to Duke. He would have played there with Grant Hill. I believe Will could have played in the NBA.” Former Westinghouse
track star Yvonne “Voni” Ferguson broke a lot of records in her career. She broke a 20-year old record in the 400 meters with a time of 55.95 and the record still stands today. “I came from a family of outstanding athletes,” said Ferguson. “When I first started running track I was told that I could get a scholarship. I didn’t even know what a scholarship was. I did get a scholarship and I ran track for Marshall University and Ball State and earned my college degree.” Westinghouse, Schenley, Brashear or Perry seems to get the bulk of the inductees every year but other schools in the city had talent too. “We had a lot of really great athletes at Langley, but the three who are most deserving are Bobby Howard, Ronnie Stevenson and Sean Gibson. Howard is probably the greatest all-around athlete that I ever coached. He was great in football, basketball and baseball,” said coach Pat Carmack. “Baseball was his best sport. Bobby, was a catcher and could have gone right from high school into professional baseball but he promised his mother that he would get a college degree so he went to Indiana University back when the Big 10 was a great conference from top to bottom. He established himself as a tough dominate 1,000 yard rusher and he got drafted by the NFL.” In addition to the City League Hall of Fame inductions, the standing room
only crowd was able to see the Connie Hawkins 2016 Hall of Fame class; Legends of the Game and a tribute to the last Master Jacquet Bazemore; Emmy Award winning television personality Darieth Chisolm; The 2016 Pittsburgh City League Junior Hall of Fame Inductees; The Eddie Jefferies Media Award and The Judge Dwayne Woodruff High School Student Athlete Scholarship Awards. “The city of Pittsburgh has much talent and rewards to offer,” said model and rising star Christina Reed, of Atlanta. “It just has to continue to be brought out and recognized by the right people.” Neal and Achieving Greatness plans to continue to do just that. The 2016 Pittsburgh City League Hall of Fame Inductees: Ray Zellers, Oliver; Charles Franklin, coach, Perry; Michael Booth, Brashear; Will Macon, Perry; Darrin Walls, Peabody; Ramon Robinson, Westinghouse; Lisa Faloon, Brashear; Larry Anderson, Schenley; William Herndon, Allderdice; Bobby Howard, Langley; Lovie Venson, Westinghouse; Rodney Brown, Schenley; Bryant Salter, South Hills; Jon Istik, South Hills; Cleveland Edwards, Fifth Avenue, Dr. James Lightfoot, Fifth Avenue; Reggie Duke, Westinghouse; Albert Jacks, Peabody; Howard Dimps, Schenley; Eugene Harris,
USO 2016 CITY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS (Photo by William McBride)
Schenley; Yvonne Ferguson, Westinghouse; Keith Key, Peabody; Lenny Morant, Westinghouse; Angela Cox, Westinghouse; Henry Ford, Schenley; Timothy Hefflin, Peabody; Dominique Kelly, Peabody; Tamica Hunter, Westinghouse; Michael Barnes, Peabody; Ronald Wabby, Brashear; Pete Neft, Peabody; 1976 Fifth Avenue State Championship Basketball team. Class of 2016 Posthumously City League All Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Ted Andrews, Fifth Avenue; Jonathan “Boo” Bailey, Westinghouse; Coach Pro Burton, Westinghouse; Tommie Costa, Westinghouse; Frank Delio, Westinghouse; Robert Dixon, Westinghouse; Calvin Fowler, Oliver; Leroy Freeman, Westinghouse; Scott Hamilton, Perry; Chappy Hill, Schenley; Troy “Assassin” Jackson, John Connell Johnson, Carrick; Frank Lockett, Westinghouse; Wilbur Mack, Westinghouse; Leo Martin, Westinghouse; Derrick Moore, Allderdice; Sam “Bam Cunningham” Morris, Westinghouse; Coach Rudy Musulin, South; Joe Natoli, Peabody; Levi Portis, Westinghouse; Principal Edward Ray, Fifth Avenue; Nelson Reed, Westinghouse; Dorian “D-‘Nutt” Reid, Peabody; Theodore Schmitt, Carrick; Derrick “Buck” Taylor, Westinghouse; Albert Wiggins, Allderdice; Ralph Young, Westinghouse; 1936 South Hills Championship Football Team.
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:10—Let’s put first matters first. I know you’re excited about your Steelers kicking some of that Cowboys butt. Just hold on a second Skippy. The Pitt upset win over Clemson is nothing to sneeze at. You’re talking about the #2 team in the nation boys and girls. “Hail to Pitt!” :09—Now! Yes, I’m at the game. It’s the game of the year. Don’t worry about were I’m sitting. All you need to know is I am here. So at this point you’re thinking it’s going to be a Steelers rout. If so, I don’t know what you’re thinking, but “The Boys” come in at 7 and 1 with a hot quarterback and a super hot running back. Stay tuned! :08—Speaking of what you’re thinking, hey Coach Mike Tomlin, what is up with going for two extra points early in the game. Not once, but twice??? :07—Is Eastern Michigan that good…or is it gonna be a long basketball season up at Pitt? Well, as they say, a win is a win is a win! :06—Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the Pens are playing and winning. That’s the world champion Pens to you. Hoorah! (That’s all I got and you know it.) :05—Just a few clean-
Overtime up spots from last week’s Pittsburgh City League High School AllSports Hall of Fame Inductions. Once again, my apologies to anyone that may have felt slighted in any way. Just keep in mind we want everyone to be honored the best way possible. We’re only in our 3rd year of an event that’s been waiting 200 years to happen. It - Will - Get Better. We planned for 500 people…we had 679. Can you feel me? It’s like you’re going to your local YMCA to play a pick-up game of hoops and the guy on the team you’re playing is Michael Jordan’s cousin… and Michael is there! Hats off to the 5th Avenue 1976 state championship team. You showed up and with the class that made you champions. That’s right. 679 people. Congratulations to Coach Toni Allen. Just appointed as the new chairperson of the Hall of Fame Classic. Coach Allen brings a ton of sports and organizational talent and will take the event to even greater heights. Mike Harber will continue as co-chairman, Curt Hefflin —advisor, Ron Saunders and Eddie Jefferies — historians, Jim Frazier—media specialist and Fred Lucas — treasurer. Get ready for “The Hall 2017.” I also
want to thank all the volunteers and supporters of the event. :04—Near the end of the 2nd quarter and your Pittsburgh Steelers lead by 2. :03—Speaking of The City League. Congratulations City League for a great high school football season. Job well done. Both players and fans. :02—A shout out to two people that were unable to attend, but their greatness does not go unrecognized, the great Cleve Edwards — triple threat basketball, football, baseball player and long time Pitt and national basketball coach, and Jeffrey “Whitemouse” Hutcherson, the lightning quick, high flyin’ guard out of 5th Avenue and NCAA Cheyney State Basketball Champion. Both were inducted. Edwards in the City League Hall of Fame and Hutcherson in the Connie Hawkins League Hall of Fame. :01—A fond farewell to my mentor, my friend, and one of the city’s greatest alltime leaders. Farewell Bob Pitts. Rest in Peace…Peace was your way to get it done and you got it done! :00—DOUBLE OVERTIME: I can’t believe you people voted for Donald Trump… “Be careful what you wish for!” GAME OVER
FIGHTING FOR YARDS—Antonio Brown battling for yardage at the 10 yard line. Brown had 14 catches for 154 yards in the losing cause. (Photo by Thomas Sabol)
Inside Conditions…A hard head makes a soft…
by Aubrey Bruce
For New Pittsburgh Courier
Someone shot an emailed photo of me on the Steelers sideline shortly after Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekial Elliot dashed up the middle to give the Cowboys a 35-30 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night at Heinz Field. Although Ben Roethlisberger engineered the drive that put the Steelers ahead 30-29 with 42 seconds remaining in the game, again after the loss he reverted back to his finger pointing self, while advising all that would listen to revisit the classic, worst selling, but well-read and timeless novel, “All About Ben.” After the tough loss, Roethlisberger not only threw his teammates and coaches under the bus, he was the driver and navigator of the “megabus” that ran them over. “We are undisciplined and unaccountable.” He pointed out in his usual blame shifting way. “That’s why (the Cowboys) are one of the best in the business and we’re not right now.” Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin echoed Roethlisberger’s sentiments, sort of. “[Just} not enough discipline in our play to be victorious.” he said. He did not appear to be in great spirits, you dig. Would you? Discipline, you wanna talk about discipline? Steelers corner back Ross Cockrell had this to say about the ill-fated, overzealous play of his teammate, rookie defensive back Sean Davis, chosen by the Steelers in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. “Sean was okay, obviously you don’t want the penalty in that situation, but he was try-
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contributing factor to the slew of injuries that the Black and Gold have been experiencing over the past few seasons. Discipline, Roethlisberger should not ever dare to allow his lips to pucker up to even say the word discipline. How many times has Mike Tomlin been forced to face a piranha and shark-like media circling the postgame pressroom waters as if he were fresh carrion floating on the surface ready to be consumed? Tomlin would stroll into his press briefing with his game face on, while putting forth his very best effort to put a positive spin on Roethlisberger throwing a game ending pick or losing a game ending fumble while trying to “make something happen or extend a play,” when he could have just thrown the ball into the stands and lived to play another set of downs? There are a few of the young Pittsburgh players that need to be taken to the woodshed and be given their comeuppance, but such is the culture of youth today. There are also a few of the veteran players, including Roethlisberger that have not, but should have been taken to the woodshed many, many years ago. But such is the culture and the spirit of entitlement of the recent past. Ben Roethlisberger had better be careful. Is it better not to throw stones if you live in a glass house? Or is it better not to live in a glass house at all? You be the judge….I’m out. (espn. com was the source of this story)
ing to punch the ball out. That’s the bottom line. He was trying to punch the ball out. He was trying to make a play, it just so happened that we had a penalty.” Roethlisberger feigned ignorance when he was asked how the Steelers arrived at this juncture in the season. “I don’t know. Is it the players? Is it coaches? I don’t know, but we need to get there quick.” Discipline and loyalty are two traits that all men should possess or at least be required to possess. There are times that Roethlisberger seems to have neither attribute. I know that he has heard the rumblings and grumblings about the Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin not instilling enough discipline, so what does he do? In a very covert, insidious and devious way, Roethlisberger continues to expand upon and adds to the negative dialogue being tossed around about his head coach. Jeremy Fowler of espn. com mentioned in his postgame article after Sunday’s game that Ro(Aubrey Bruce can be reached ethlisberger had recently mentioned that physicality at: abruce@newpittsburghcouriof the Pittsburgh Steelers er.com or 412-583-6741. Follow practices may have been a him on Twitter@ultrascribe.)
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of an Official Court Reporter with an official duty station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with possible travel to satellite courts in Erie and/or Johnstown. All applicants must be certified in Realtime Reporting at the time of hire as a condition of employment. An application form and additional information can be obtained on our web page at: www. pawd.uscourts.gov Court Info, Employment. Preference will be given to those applications received by November 30, 2016. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview. Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed. The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation has an immediate opening for a “signature voice” to host weekday editions of NPR’s “Morning Edition” program. The person we’re looking for is an experienced and engaging presenter, with proven success in interviewing, producing, editing and hosting. He/she will collaborate with the show’s Producer to create a highly listenable and engaging daily program for listeners in Southwestern Pennsylvania through careful editing and use of copy and audio, interviews, and ultimately through the presentation of the show. For the complete job description and to apply, go to: http://wesa.fm/topic/905wesa-employment-opportunities
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Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC) is the parent of noncommercial radio stations WESA and WYEP. 90.5 WESA is an essential and integral element of Pittsburgh’s news and information ecosystem, and 91.3 WYEP enriches the community through musical discovery, expression and education – it is the place where “the music matters”. PCBC is seeking an experienced and successful underwriting and sales executive to join its team, to represent WESA and WYEP with businesses and organizations in the Pittsburgh region. Our underwriting partners support PCBC because of a shared belief in the value of the programming we produce, and a belief that WESA and WYEP can help them reach educated and affluent members, listeners and potential customers. This is a key role in our organization, and this individual will be responsible for managing a portfolio of underwriting business that represents a significant portion of the organization’s revenue. For the complete job description and to apply, go to: http://wesa.fm/ topic/905-wesa-employmentopportunities
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SDLC Management, Inc. (Greater Pittsburgh, PA area) currently seeking Mainframe Developers to be responsible for analysis, dsgn, dvlpmnt, testing & implmntn of healthcare systems. Specific duties incl: (i) working w/ wide array of business & IT mngmnt to analyze, dsgn, dvlp & test enhancements to legacy systems in the healthcare insurance industry; (ii) dvlp’g mainframe programs using COBOL & JCL; (iii) reading from & writing to IMS databases & VSAM files using IBM; & (iv) performing complex operations on large datasets using DFSORT & ICETOOL. Must hold Master’s degree in Comp Sci, Electronic Eng’g or directly rel’d field or Bach’s degree in one of the same disciplines, together w/ 5 yrs of progressively responsible employment exp in position offered or directly rel’d position. Submit resume by mail: Terri Nicholls, Sr. HR Specialist, SDLC Management, Inc., 2790 Mosside Blvd., Ste. 705, Monroeville, PA 15146 & refer to “Mainframe Developer”. ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings
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Estate of CARMELLA G. MAGNELLI, deceased of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, No. 02-16-05365 Gerard Magnelli, Executor, 233 Park Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025 or to Rosemary L. Corsetti, Esquire, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, One Oxford Centre, 20th Floor, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Estate of CLIFFORD LAUGHLIN FAIR, a/k/a CLIFFORD L. FAIR, deceased of Verona, Pennsylvania, No. 02-16-05712. Mary Margaret Fair, Executrix, c/o Tener, Van Kirk, Wolf & Moore, P.C, One Oxford Center, Suite 2100, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to Nancy L. Rackoff, Esquire, Tener, Van Kirk, Wolf & Moore, P.C., One Oxford Centre, Suite 2100, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Estate of MARTHA V. ZAJAC, deceased of 125 S. 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. No. 02-16-06038. Alfredo Shaheen of 147 S. 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Administrator or to American Wills & Estates, Lloyd A. Welling, Esquire, Birmingham Towers, Suite 302, 2100 Wharton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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The Office of the Director of the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive Statements of Interest and Qualifications from experienced firms for preliminary engineering services until 4:00 p.m., on Friday, December 9, 2016, for the following: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, FINAL DESIGN, AND SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR PENN AVENUE PHASE 2 RECONSTRUCTION CITY OF PITTSBURGH, ALLEGHENY COUNTY MPMS NO. 83136 BTE PROJECT NO. 00402 The project scope for Penn Avenue Reconstruction Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering includes reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of the sidewalk, curb, and gutter, relocation and replacement of utilities both underground and overhead, installation of traffic signals, pavement markings, a storm sewer collection and conveyance structures, streetlights, street furniture, street trees, and planted bump outs. Consultant team responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: project scheduling, meeting attendance, surveying, background research, right-of-way investigation, public outreach, environmental investigation and documentation, pavement coring, design field view submission, constructability reviews, utility coordination, subsurface utility engineering, sidewalk vault location, roadway pavement design, preliminary drainage design, preliminary utility design, preliminary maintenance and protection of traffic, preliminary traffic signal design, preliminary signing and pavement marking plan, preliminary lighting plan, and preliminary landscaping plan. The project limits are along Penn Avenue from Evaline Street to Graham Street. All candidates must read and acknowledge the “General Consultant Candidate Requirements and Information for City of Pittsburgh Sponsored Federally Funded Transportation Project” before submitting a Statement of Interest. See web site: http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/ finance/General-ConsultantRequirements-for-CICA.pdf (LETTERS OF INTEREST - FEDERAL/STATE FUNDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) Consultant teams must comply with Section 177A.02 Equal Employment Opportunity Practice and Goals of the City of Pittsburgh, Code of Ordinances. The City will be using the modified consultant selection process. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is June 30, 2017. Contact Emily.Gaspich@pitts burghpa.gov with any questions. Indicate “Penn Ave. Phase 2 SOI” in the subject line.
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The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT NORTHVIEW HEIGHTS FOR UNITS: 372 PENFORT STREET; 1309 CHICAGO STREET; 806 MT. PLEASANT ROAD; 856 MT. PLEASANT ROAD; 600 MT. PLEASANT ROAD; 868 MT. PLEASANT ROAD IFB# 300-48-16 The documents will be available no later than November 7, 2016 and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on November 28, 2016 at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 100 Ross Street 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP. org. Questions or inquiries should be directed to: Kim Detrick Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 100 Ross Street 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-5116 Opt 1 A pre bid meeting will be held: Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Dept. 100 Ross Street 2nd. Fl. Ste. 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:00 A.M. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP’s has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation. Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
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The Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) will receive proposals for Website Design, Production, Support & Maintenance as identified below. The contract for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority. The Request for Proposals may be obtained after the date identified below from Kelli Donahoe, Email: kdonahoe@pittsburghcc.com, Telephone: (412) 325-6174, Facsimile: (412) 325-6104. This Advertisement applies to the following Request for Proposal: Project: Website Design, Production, Support & Maintenance RFP Available: November 11, 2016 Pre-Proposal Meeting: 10AM Monday, November 21, 2016, David L. Lawrence Convention Center: SMG Admin Office- East Lobby Time/Date/Location for Proposals: 5PM Tuesday, November 29, 2016 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 November 14, 2016
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The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) recently issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Student Assistance Program Providers. Proposals are due by: December 21, 2016. For more details and submission information, visit: www.alleghenycounty.us/ Human-Services/Resources/ Doing-Business/Solicitations(RFP/RFQ/RFI).aspx. Marc Cherna Director Allegheny County Department of Human Services
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The Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (SA) will receive sealed Bids for WGRSG 2016 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) as identified below for the West General Robinson Street Garage. The contract for this work will be with the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Inquiries regarding the bidding should be made to the Stadium Authority 171 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Attention: Mr. Taylor Blice - E-mail: tblice@pgh-sea.com. Project: West General Robinson Street Garage Bid Package Name: WGRSG 2016 UPS Replacement Bid Package Available: November 11, 2016 Approximate Value: 30,000 Time/Date/Location for Bid: 2:00 PM, Day, November 18, 2016, tadium Authority Office, 171 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT NO. 1669
Sealed Bids for CONTRACT NO. 1669 - REPLACEMENT OF FLUID BED INCINERATOR #2 MANIFOLD shall be received at the office of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233, until 1:30 P.M., Prevailing Time, Monday, December 5, 2016 and then shall be publicly opened and read. ALCOSAN encourages businesses owned and operated by minorities and women to submit bids on Authority Contracts or to participate as subcontractors or suppliers to successful Bidders. Successful Bidders are to use minority and women’s businesses to the fullest extent possible. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Authority’s Plant, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. Prevailing Time. Attendance at this meeting is strongly suggested. Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the office of the Authority. A non-refundable fee of $100 (no cash will be accepted) will be charged for each set of Contract Documents received. Bid Security shall be furnished by providing with the Bid a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the Bid Price. Any questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to Jeffrey S. Mazza, P.E. at 412734-8359, or fax to 412-734-8716, or by email at Jeffrey.Mazza@Alcosan.org. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid and to accept any bid should it be deemed in the interest of the Authority to do so. ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY David W. Borneman, P.E. Director of Engineering and Construction
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Port Authority of Allegheny County REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 16-07
Port Authority of Allegheny County is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service: PENSION PLAN ACTUARIAL SERVICES The work under the proposed Agreement consists of a full range of pension plan actuarial services to include, but are not limited to: (1) certifying all calculations related to individuals retiring, (2) providing an actuarial report for the plans, (3) providing a projection of estimated employer contributions, (4) providing GASB45, GASB27, GASB 67, GASB 68, or other calculations, (5) modifying actuarial assumptions, and (6) providing information and recommendations pertaining to changes mandated by law that will affect the pension plans and/or the funding. A copy of the RFP will be available on or after November 9, 2016, and can be obtained by registering at the Port Authority ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.portauthority. org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness category of PSBSPA – Pro Benefits/Wages/Pension for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by Port Authority. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Catherine Terrill at (412) 566-5188. An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 09:00 a.m., prevailing time, November 21, 2016 in the Fifth Floor Board Room of Port Authority of Allegheny County’s downtown offices, 345 Sixth Avenue to answer any questions regarding this RFP. Hard copy proposals must be both delivered to, and time stamped by a representative of the Purchasing and Materials Management Department at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, December 9, 2016, at the Purchasing and Materials Management Department, Port Authority of Allegheny County, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-2527. Proposals received or time stamped in the Purchasing and Materials Management Department after the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein. This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Port Authority of Allegheny County, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, require that certified Diverse Businesses (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts for these Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Proposers shall also not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts for these Contract Services. Port Authority of Allegheny County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT (2017-2021)
The Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) is requesting Statement of Qualifications for Architectural / Engineering Consulting Services on an (Indefinite Quantities) basis for a five (5) year period. The Qualifications Based Selection method of procurement complies with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Regulations 24 CFR 85.36 and HUD Publication 7460.8 Rev.2. Compliance is required with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity regulations for federally assisted contracts. Interested and qualified respondents may obtain RFQ-Documents containing detailed submission requirements from the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, 167 South Greengate Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. Electronic Format RFQ documents are available for downloading at no cost online at www.wchaonline.com. Inquiries can be emailed to eriks@wchaon line.com. Interested firms are requested to respond by proposal submission (satisfying the requirements of this invitation) on December 7 2016 at 10:00 a.m. to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, 167 South Greengate Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. Michael L. Washowich Executive Director COURIER CLASSIFIEDS
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The Washington County Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for One General Prime Contract for the Washington County Housing Authority – Access Control System, projects located at Various Sites. A certified check or bank draft, payable to Washington County Housing Authority, U.S. Government Bonds, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable sureties in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. Bids will be received no later than December 13, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Washington County Housing Authority, 100 Crumrine Tower, Franklin Street. (TDD #724-2286083 & Telephone: 724-228-6060). At that time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be held by the Housing Authority for a period of not to exceed 60 days prior to contract award. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 100 Crumrine Tower, Franklin Street, Washington, PA 15301 on November 22, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. prevailing time. Bid Documents are being distributed, with twenty-four hour prior notice of pick-up, by F. L. Haus Company, 921 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, ATTN: Mike Collett by phone (412)231-7700 or fax (412)231-7709. All prime bidders are REQUIRED to buy the full set of plans and specifications. No documents will be distributed until payment in the amount of Thirty-Two and 10/100 Dollars ($32.10) (non-refundable), plus shipping, payable and received by F. L. Haus. Free examination of said documents is available at the office of Canzian/Johnston & Associates LLC, Pittsburgh Builders Exchange. Submit all required documents in a sealed envelope clearly marked: Washington County Housing Authority - Access Control System The work to be performed under this contract is a Section 3 Project under provisions of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, and must, to the greatest extent feasible, provide opportunities for training and employment for lower-income residents of the project and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned by, Washington County residents. Particular attention is directed to requirements of Executive Order 11246, 11625 and 12138, as well as Section 3 requirements, as set forth in the Specifications. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. Washington County Housing Authority Stephen Hall, Executive Director
ALLIES & ROSS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION RFQ #2016-16
Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation (ARMDC), the nonprofit real estate development instrumentality of The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), hereby request responses from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): General Contractors for New Construction RFQ #2016-16 The documents will be available no later than November 7, 2016 and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., November 29, 2016 at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 100 Ross Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested may obtain information from: Mr. Kim Detrick – Procurement Director/Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 2nd Floor, Suite 200 100 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-5116, Option 1 or by visiting the Business Opportunities section of www.hacp.org A pre bid meeting will be held: Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 200 Ross Street, 9th Fl. Board Room Pittsburgh, PA 15219 November 18, 2016 10:00 A.M. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP’s has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation. Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh President & CEO, Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.
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Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Room 251, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213, on December 6, 2016, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for the following: PPS – Central Operations 8 S. 13th Street, Pgh., PA Replacement of Steam Kettles General, Mechanical and Electrical Primes Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on November 8, 2016 at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable. Project details and dates are described in each project manual.
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Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Room 251, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213, on December 6, 2016, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for the following: Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5 New Electric Service / Auditorium Lighting Electrical Prime Various Schools and Properties Planned Maintenance and Service for Chillers and Refrigeration Systems Mechanical Prime Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on November 7, 2016 at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable. Project details and dates are described in each project manual. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR Development of New HACP Website, Website Hosting & Maintenance Services RFP# 800-50-16 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Development of New HACP Website, Website Hosting & Maintenance Services RFP# 800-50-16 The documents will be available no later than November 7, 2016 and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., December 2, 2016 at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 100 Ross Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested may obtain information from: Mr. Kim Detrick – Procurement Director/Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 2nd Floor, Suite 200 100 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-5116, Option 1 or by visiting the Business Opportunities section of www.hacp.org A pre bid meeting will be held: Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 100 Ross Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 November 18, 2016 10:00 A.M. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP’s has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation. Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.
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Urban Academy Charter School New name, new building, same successful vision by Ashley Johnson Courier Staff Writer
The last year has brought many changes for the first charter school in the Pittsburgh area—a new name and building. While Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School, formerly Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School, has changed their look and brand, their dedication to and vision for educating and developing successful African American boys and girls remains the same. In 2015, the school, which was founded in 1998 by its former namesake, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh--known for its focus on African American culture, traditions and history while teaching children a model of character education—parted ways with the organization to expand its educational opportunities and the reach of African American students, according to Gail Edwards, EdD, CEO and president of Urban Academy. “The biggest issue for the current board was that they felt strongly that in order for the
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GAIL EDWARDS, EdD—Principal and CEO of Urban Academy. (Photos by J. L. Martello) school to grow and survive, it needed to become an independent school so that we could seek funding, our own foundation and our own home.” Edwards said. “We are always, forever grateful that the Urban League started our school;
they’re the founders and no one can erase that, we acknowledge that, but the school needed to grow. It was at a standstill. Attorneys and finance people had come to the board and said, ‘If SEE PAGE 9
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Students of color increasing and teachers of color not by Doris A Smith-Ribner For New Pittsburgh Courier
Promoting diversity to increase the number of Black male teachers, and Hispanic male teachers, in public schools is vital to improving the educational outcomes for boys and young men of color to put them on a path to success. For the first time in history, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Black, Hispanic and other students of color represent a majority of the nation’s public elementary and secondary school students. The NCES’ national education profile shows that as of fall 2015 there were about 50.1 million students attending public elementary and secondary schools. White students compose 24.7 million of the total, and Black, Hispanic and other students of color compose 25.4 million. Specifically, the public school population included 7.7 million Blacks and 13.1 million Hispanics, with the remaining 4.6 million composed of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native students, and students of two or more races. The enrollment trend for Hispanics and other students of color is expected to increase through 2024. Although students of color now represent a majority in public schools, NCES reports that as of fall 2015 public schools employed about 3.1 million full-time teachers, a majority of whom are White. According to a recent U.S. Department of Education Schools and Staffing Survey, 82 percent of public school teachers during 2011-12 were White while 7 percent of public school teachers were Black (down from 8 percent), and 8 percent were Hispanic. Moreover, only 2 percent of the more than 3
Here’s why and what we can do about it million public school teachers in America are Black males. The report also indicates that during the 2011-12 school year, 80 percent of public school principals were White, 10 percent were Black and 7 percent were Hispanic. THE STUDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE DIVERSE BUT NOT THE TEACHERS While the nation’s public school students are becoming increasingly more diverse, the teachers who stand before the students in their classrooms remain predominantly White. There is no doubt that individuals who commit themselves to teaching the nation’s children are to be valued, but based on research and emerging trends in education the fact remains that employing more school teachers with cultural sensitivity and backgrounds similar to those who they teach will add value and benefit to the educational experience of all children. Four years ago President Obama issued an executive order to launch a White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans and six years ago renewed the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics to focus on the educational outcomes for Blacks and Hispanics. A major objective of both Initiatives is to ensure highquality education for Black and Hispanic students which includes supporting efforts to improve the “recruitment, preparation, development and retention” of successful Black and Hispanic teachers, and school leaders and other effective teachers and leaders who teach these students.
DORIS A. SMITH-RIBNER To address the barriers to success facing boys and young men of color, the president launched the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative in 2014. With it he established a Task Force to develop a coordinated federal effort to improve the expected life outcomes of boys and young men of color. Through a series of MBK platforms nationwide, many have said that boys and young men of color need teacher role models who understand their cultural backgrounds and experiences and relate to the challenges that students face on account of their race; they need teachers who have high expectations that the students can achieve academically; they need teachers and counselors willing to help them set educational goals; and they need teachers who they can trust and go to for adult guidance. The MBK Task Force concluded that having caring and committed adults in the lives of boys and young men of color is perhaps the single most
important factor to their success. BUILDING A PIPELINE FOR TEACHERS OF COLOR Convening around this pressing national issue of promoting diversity in the teaching profession is occurring among researchers, educators, parents and students, civic and community organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders who understand the significance of this issue. In addition to programs launched at the national level, efforts are underway in my home state of Pennsylvania like the Black Men Teaching initiative in Western Pennsylvania to address the lack of Black male educators. Established several years ago through a consortium that included professors from California State University, Indiana University, Point Park College and Community College of Allegheny County, the Initiative is working to build an education pipeline that supplies more Black male teachers and lead-
ers in public schools. Earlier this month, members of the consortium joined in a convening held at the University of Pittsburgh to explore ways to broaden consortium collaboration with teachers, education officials, faith-communities and other stakeholders, and to partner with the Pittsburgh School District to build the pipeline for supplying a meaningful increase in the number of Black male teachers and leaders in public schools. The Pittsburgh School District employs about 1,990 teachers that include only 48 Black males, and 53 percent of the district’s students are Black. There was consensus that much more effort is required to develop a diverse teaching workforce. To pursue their goal, members of the consortium have engaged in many innovative recruitment strategies. Here are a few: IUP holds seminars for high school students to highlight the benefits of having a diverse teaching staff. It created a mentoring program to help students set educational goals and network with faculty and designed media productions to feature Black male teachers. Signs were placed on city buses to market the slogan “Ever Consider Teaching?” and other recruitment materials were distributed. Community College and IUP partnered to attract students through a scholarship program funded by an NSF science grant and coordinated efforts to recruit middle and high school students. Point Park recruits non-traditional paraprofessionals into its mas-
ter’s degree program; operates a dual-enrollment program to help school districts upgrade students’ college readiness capabilities that removes the need for remedial coursework; and offers cultural training for preservice teachers. California State will concentrate its recruitment efforts on younger students as early as eighth and ninth grades and will continue its focus on retention of students majoring in education. At the K-12 level, a major goal of the Pittsburgh Brashear High School Teaching Academy Magnet is to attract more Black students, particularly males, into the teaching profession. Because of the strength of its recruitment efforts, the number of Black males has grown in four years from 10 to 31 students who in their senior year will intern at local elementary schools and acquire classroom practice after completing education coursework beginning in ninth grade. Many of the graduates over the magnet’s 27-year history have obtained education degrees and returned to teach in the district. Its “grow your own” teacher model merits replication, expansion and support. Still, much more is needed to expand the number of Black male students who major in education, obtain their degrees and teacher certifications, find jobs as teachers and remain and succeed in the teacher workforce. Pennsylvania Department of Education research shows a stunning 64 percent decline since 1996 in the number of Black males majoring in education in Pennsylvania along with a decline in Hispanic enrollments. In addition, 57 percent of Black teacher candidates graduating in 2014 came from only three of the 18 universities in the state’s system of higher education.
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Since I began as Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, my primary goal has been to learn as much as I can about the strengths and challenges of the district. Though I have served as a teacher, principal and central office administrator, it was important for me to understand the district and the community it serves. It’s been an incredibly busy, but rewarding, 90-days. As part of my Look, Listen and Learn Tour, I held nine community listening sessions and special sessions with principals, teachers, bus drivers, civic and church leaders, and students. I visited all 54 of the district’s schools, took a school bus ride with students and held meetings with staff at all levels. I also requested feedback from all members of the Pittsburgh community through two online surveys. This engagement effort has gathered feedback from approximately 3,500 individuals and showed me that Pittsburgh residents are passionate about public education and want to work with us to improve outcomes for students. I have seen firsthand that PPS staff are hard-
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working and highly-competent people whom just need to be supported with the appropriate training, resources and materials. I also have met countless students, across all schools, dedicated to learning and the pursuit of greatness. I must thank (school) board members, students, families, the community and the entire staff for their open and honest conversations as we work together to shape a student-centered school district built on continuous improvement. With the release of key findings found in my 90-Day Transition Plan Report, we were reminded of the tough, but important work that lies ahead. Following my presentation to the board, our strategic planning consultant shared recent data on student achievement and survey results. We learned that the achievement disparity is even more alarming than we thought, since income level isn’t factoring into the gap. We also learned results from our annual parent survey showed nearly 80 percent of parents would recommend their child’s public school. This tells me that by giving teachers and
staff more evidence-based support we can ensure that more students graduate and realize success. Based on staff and community input, the consultant also presented four suggested “themes” that will guide the creation of the district’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. This month, we’re going back into the community to present these themes, to make certain we’re on the right track. I encourage you to review them and find dates for upcoming input sessions at www.ppsstrategicplan.org. Our effort to build an expansive, collaborative team of not just school administrators, teachers and staff but students, families and all stakeholders has resulted in a truly community-focused transition plan. Yes, challenges lie ahead—as they always do––but we choose to view these as opportunities. I’ve been truly blessed to lead a district with incredibly dedicated and talented staff. Please know my listening will never cease and I look forward to transforming PPS together. Thank you, Superintendent Anthony Hamlet, EdD.
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Holy Family teams with Steelers for Courage House Award PITTSBURGH—Holy Family Academy is a private, college-career preparatory Catholic high school in Pittsburgh. The Academy opened in 2014 to support highly qualified urban students who lack access to a rigorous STEM curriculum that culminated with the unique education model of working one day a week during the school year. These workstudy jobs are placements within more than 50 of the region’s prestigious companies. Additionally, another day of the week is reserved for field based learning classrooms at education partner sites. Holy Family Academy currently has 115 students in grades 9 to 11, with a cohort moving to 12th grade in 2017. The students learn for the future with bold expectations that connect the whole child—self, work, community, health and spirit. Visit www.hfa-pgh.org for more
information. Holy Family Institute and the Pittsburgh Steelers announced the recipients of the 24th Annual Courage House Awards. The awards celebrate and recognize a Holy Family Institute alum, as well as a current Pittsburgh Steeler, who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in overcoming challenges in their lives. Former Holy Family Institute resident Eric Usselman received the Courage House Award for demonstrating perseverance in overcoming challenges. Usselman came to Holy Family Institute at age 12 from a foster home and lived on campus until he graduated high school. He has overcome many challenges caused by the disadvantages of his early years. Usselman was placed in a foster care situation that could not address his needs, and had poor reading,
writing and math skills. Despite these and other challenges, he has achieved great success in his life. Usselman sought special tutoring to overcome his literacy disabilities, and today is a CDL Driver for Republic Ser-
vices. Usselman is married with children. Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey received the Steelers Ed Block Courage Award, which is presented annually to a Steelers player who has fought back from an injury or
tough circumstances to return to the field. Pouncey missed the entire 2015 season due to a leg injury that he sustained during the 2015 pre-season. He returned to practice during the team’s 2016 offseason and he has stayed
healthy while starting all games at center to date. Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin presented the honorees with their awards at the 24th Annual Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon on Nov. 15.
City Charter High applauded for academic achievement PITTSBURGH—The Pennsylvania Department of Education released the 2016 School Performance Profile, which assigns grades to district and charter schools based on academic achievement and growth measures. City Charter High School CEO and Principal Ron Sofo issued the following statement after learning that they earned an 89.8 out of 100, the highest SPP score among all Pittsburgh Public Schools, including district and public charter
schools: “On behalf of City High’s board and administration, I would like to express how proud we are of our students and educators for their hard work and dedication in accomplishing this notable achievement. I am especially proud that we have achieved this success as an open enrollment school that accepts all students, regardless of previous academic or behavior record. At City High, we’ve created a nurturing learning environment that helps
our students grow to reach their potential. External validation feels good because this work is so difficult, but we also know that we need to keep improving if we want to ensure the success of every single child that walks through our doors. At City High we believe that our unique innovative comprehensive model of urban high school education infused with technology to deliver academic learning with appropriate social supports
designed to educate the whole person is critical to our students’ achievements. It is our hope that Pittsburgh Public Schools believes that our success is their success. We are proud to be part of the district’s portfolio of effective public schools. It is our hope to collaborate with PPS and learn from each other to advance our common goal of ensuring that all kids have access to a quality education and are, upon graduation, career, college and work ready.”
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Propel Schools offers transformative education and a culture of dignity “Propel is a great school and has been a great learning process for me as a parent,” says Sanford Mark Barnes, whose son recently graduated from Propel Braddock Hills High School. “I think Propel is setting the standard across the board.” When Propel Schools opened its first school in the basement of a hospital in 2003, the founders dreamed of redefining school and defying expectations with a public school experience where students’ hearts grow as much as their minds under the guidance of dedicated teachers. Today, Propel sets a standard for creating productive citizens by prioritizing academic excellence and fundamental life skills. Propel Schools is a network of public charter schools that transforms the lives of children through innovative, student-centered learning. Propel pursues its mission of catalyzing the transformation of public education by operating high performance schools in underserved communities. The schools’ Culture of Dignity is defined by passionate educators who believe in their students and a place where extracurricular activities are part of the curriculum. Since 2003, Propel Schools has become one of the largest and fastestexpanding charter organizations in the state, serving 3,700 K-12 students in 11 locations in Allegheny County. Propel continues to expand with Propel Braddock Hills Middle School, which welcomed its first students in 2016. In addition to offering new technology and a passionate staff, BHMS focuses on the unique academic, social and emotional needs of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. “What first motivated me to come to Propel was the promise to deliver equal education to all chil-
TECH STUDENTS dren because every child deserves to learn in an environment that is sustainable and is a place where they can each grow academically and socially,” said Tiffany Ward, kindergarten teacher at Propel Northside. Propel actively pursues staff who are committed to making a difference and approach teaching with a passion. Propel nurtures its teaching staff professionally through targeted guidance and support. In addition, Propel developed Pittsburgh Urban Teaching Corps, a teacher residency program in partnership with Chatham University in 2014. Applicants selected for PUTC receive a fully funded tuition for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Chatham, a monthly stipend, health insurance, professional development and mentorship in exchange for three years as a full-time teacher in a Propel school. “Propel goes into the community and invites the community to come into their schools. All of the creative artists that they contract into the schools are from the community. Propel knows what these kids need,” Jacquetta Rawlings, Propel parent and educator, said. Propel’s award-winning Afterschool program is an extension of the Propel school day, allowing more
than 700 students to have continuity from school day to afterschool time and assure families that their children have a safe place to continue to learn and grow. Students have access to enrichment activities ranging from cooking and swimming to performance and visual arts. In addition, the rotating curriculum offered by the schools’ Creative Arts program brings visiting artists to the schools throughout the year. Partnerships with science organizations and arts groups like Carnegie Science Center, Grow Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh CLO contribute to the comprehensive programming that fulfills the academic and enrichment needs of each student. With more than 75 percent of students eligible for the free and reduced lunch program, Propel ensures that these students have access to meals through its afterschool supper program and its award-winning backpack feeding program. The backpack program alone provided nutritious meals to more than 550 children in food insecure situations during the 2015-2016 school year—and has now expanded to serve all Propel elementary schools. Propel gives students the support they need to thrive in school and beyond, including embed-
ded support, technology, committed staff and smaller class sizes. Compared to the districts from which Propel draws most of its students, 34 percent more students from low-income families met or exceeded grade level standards. By demonstrating its value to students, families and communities as a revitalizing regional asset, Propel has been nationally recognized as a charter model. Recently, it was awarded a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education reserved for the highestperforming charter schools in the country. Driven by the belief that the right school can be the difference between a life defined by limitations or by achievement, Propel Schools are free and open to all. The enrollment process guides families in their pursuit of a better
TALENTED STUDENTS school and provides fair access through a blind lottery system, which identifies spots currently open for students in all K12 grade levels. For the upcoming school year 2017-18, open enrollment for Propel Schools began on Oct. 3 and ends on Dec.31. All students that apply dur-
ing that period will be entered into the January lottery drawing. Families that apply after that period will be placed on a waiting list. “Seeing our schools in action is the best way to truly understand our culture,” advises Tina Chekan, PhD, CEO and superintendent of Propel Schools.
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School district and private school listings District Information Allegheny Valley School District Communities Served: Cheswick and Springdale Boroughs, Harmar and Springdale Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.avsdweb.org/ Avonworth School District Communities Served: Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth Boroughs, Kilbuck and Ohio Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.avonworth.k12.pa.us Baldwin-Whitehall School Dis trict Communities Served: Baldwin and Whitehall Boroughs and Baldwin Township Levels: K-12 http://www.bwschools.net Bethel Park School District Communities Served: Municipality of Bethel Park Levels: K-12 http://www.bpsd.org Brentwood Borough School District Communities Served: Brentwood Borough Levels: K-12 http://www.bb-sd.com Carlynton School District Communities Served: Carnegie,
Crafton and Rosslyn Farms Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.carlynton.k12.pa.us Chartiers Valley School District Communities Served: Bridgeville and Heidelberg Boroughs, Collier and Scott Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.cvsd.net Clairton City School District Communities Served: Clairton City Levels: K-12 http://www.ccsdbears.org Cornell School District Communities Served: Coraopolis Bor ough and Neville Township Levels: K-12 http://www.cornell.k12.pa.us Deer Lakes School District Communities Served: East Deer, Frazer and West Deer Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.deerlakes.net Duquesne City School District Communities Served: Duquesne City Levels: K-6 http://www.dukecitysd.org East Allegheny School District Communities Served: East McKees port, Wall and Wilmerding Boroughs; North Versailles Township Levels: K-12
http://www.eawildcats.net Elizabeth Forward School Dis trict Communities Served: Elizabeth Bor ough, Elizabeth and Forward Town ships Levels: K-12 http://www.efsd.net Fox Chapel Area School District Communities Served: Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel and Sharpsburg Boroughs; Indiana and O’Hara Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.fcasd.edu Gateway School District Communities Served: Municipality of Monroeville and Pitcairn Borough Levels: K-12 http://www.gatewayk12.org Hampton Township School Dis trict Communities Served: Hampton Township Levels: K-12 http://www.ht-sd.org Highlands School District Communities Served: Brackenridge and Tarentum Boroughs, Harrison and Fawn Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.goldenrams.com Keystone Oaks School District Communities Served: Castle Shannon, Dormont, Green Tree Boroughs Levels: K-12 Enrollment: 1,880 http://www.kosd.org McKeesport Area School District Communities Served: Dravosburg, Versailles and White Oak Boroughs; City of McKeesport; and South Versailles Township Levels: K-12 http://www.mckasd.net Montour School District Communities Served: Ingram, Pennsbury and Thornburg Boroughs; Kennedy and RobinsonTownships Levels: K-12 http://www.montourschools.com Moon Area School District Communities Served: Moon and Cresent Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.moonarea.net Mt. Lebanon School District Communities Served: Mt. Lebanon Levels: K-12 http://www.mtlsd.org North Allegheny School District Communities Served: Bradford Woods and Franklin Park Boroughs, Marshall Township and Town of McCandless Levels: K-12 http://www.northallegheny.org North Hills School District Communities Served: West View Borough and Ross Township Levels: K-12
http://www.nhsd.net Northgate School District Communities Served: Avalon and Bellevue Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.northgate.k12.pa.us Penn Hills School District Communities Served: Municipality of Penn Hills Levels: K-12 http://www.phsd.k12.pa.us Pine-Richland School District Communities Served: Pine and Richland Townships Levels: K - 12 http://www.pinerichland.org Pittsburgh Public Schools Communities Served: City of Pittsburgh Levels: K-12 http://www.pps.k12.pa.us Plum Borough School District Communities Served: Plum Borough Levels: K-12 http://www.pbsd.k12.pa.us Quaker Valley School District Communities Served: Bell Acres, Edgeworth, Glenfield, Haysville, Leetsdale, Osborne, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights and Sewickley Hills Boroughs; Aleppo and Leet Townships Levels: K-12 http://www.qvsd.org Riverview School District Communities Served: Oakmont and Verona Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.rsd.k12.pa.us Shaler Area School District Communities Served: Etna and Millvale Boroughs, Reserve and Shaler Townships, Glenshaw Levels: K-12 http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us South Allegheny School District Communities Served: Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.southallegheny.org South Fayette Township School District Communities Served: South Fayette Township Levels: K-12 http://www.southfayette.org South Park School District Communities Served: South Park Township Levels: K-12 http://www.sparksd.org Steel Valley School District Communities Served: Homestead, Munhall and West Homestead Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://steelvalleysd.org Sto-Rox School District Communities Served: McKees Rocks Borough and Stowe Township SEE PAGE 10
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you don’t move forward, you’re not going to exist.’ I think this board looked at every aspect of all that made a difference for the school.” She also explained that the school had to listen to the parents, who were also requesting growth. The K-5 school that was once located on North Negley Avenue, in East Liberty, and now resides at 437 Turrett St., in Larimer, the former Abraxas Pittsburgh School, opened its doors to students for the start of the 2016-2017 school year. The new building offers the charter school 10,000 more square feet than its previous one, and more comfort for its students, teachers, instructional aides and administrators. According to Urban Academy’s Business Manager K. Chase Patterson, the school’s new space, which has approximately 223 students, but can accommodate 360 once the third-floor is renovated, offers two classrooms for each grade and has an average class size of 17. It also has state-of-the-art classrooms that consist of AQUOS Boards, an interactive whiteboard that includes a computer, a projector and educational software, all in one; more preparation and relaxation space for teachers, a critical need with the school’s extended-day curriculum; and allows for the improvement of their education process. “More space allows for more students, more students allows for more revenue. We were just unable to see more students in our former building,” Patterson said. “We have a board that understands that every decision they make, posi-
GRATEFUL STUDENTS—From left: Damon Johnson, Senai Pelmon and Padro May. tively or negatively, impacts our students. And they have done a very good job over the last two years of making the right decisions for our kids.” Also new this year is its partnership with Wright Childcare Solutions, operated by Brittini Wright-Burley, which offers daycare and pre-K, as well as extended day, early drop-off and afterschool programs, right inside their building. A win-win for both parties, as Patterson sees it. “We were certain there was a need among our families,” he said. “We also saw it as a good business decision to develop an immediate pipeline for our kindergarten program. And then, lastly, the community asked for it. When we were vetting the idea of coming here, to Larimer, we met with the Larimer Consensus Group and Ed Gainey’s office, partners of ours, and we heard from them that, ‘we need a daycare in the community, we need a preschool in the community.’” Wright-Burley said the experience has been
wonderful for her as well. “It’s good because the school gives me a clientele that’s already here, in terms of an extended-day program, which means we can focus on quality education and accreditations for our pre-school and day care.” Along with its curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania’s Common Core Standards and focus on teaching students their history in African American cultures and traditions, the school offers a number of clubs and activities, such as Peace Makers, Reading is Fundamental, National Elementary Honor Society, Chess Club, String Instrumental Music Lessons, and Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh for fifth graders, which is presented by Pittsburgh Mercy Health Systems and allows students to learn the various ballroom dancing techniques, and compete against Pittsburgh Public Schools in the area. They have been finalists for both the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. Students will compete
Dec. 17 at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. When asked what makes Urban Academy stand out from other area schools, Edwards said, “It’s a combination of a dedicated staff and a belief in African American children, from your heart. We have staff that if a child needs, they’re out buying it… It’s not just teaching, a lot of people can teach, but you have to love the children you’re working with.” She added, “Our parents believe in what we do and so many schools struggle with our African American students. They’re not, necessarily, getting the education that they need to. Because, first of all, you have to acknowledge who they are and from whence they’ve come. So their culture, our traditions, that’s all very important in the scheme of everything. There are not other schools like us. And I think, for us, that concern is from the beginning––to see African American children achieve and challenge themselves, and to do really well. Angelique Drakeford,
one of the school’s thirdgrade teachers who has been there for seven years, also believes in what they do. She said its not only Urban Academy’s academic achievements that makes them stand out, but their programming as well. “I think we set the expectations high here, definitely reachable, and just let them know that ‘you can achieve it and you will achieve it. That’s a really big thing for us,” she said. “It’s as simple as our morning program, it’s important everyday, from singing ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ to the school pledge. Just starting their day off with positivity.” But it’s not only the teachers and staff who enjoy the school, the students do too. They recognize the love for them that Edwards spoke of and that fills the hallways. Fifth grade Honor Society student Senai Pelmon, 10, said, “They take care of us and love us, just like we are their kids.” She also said she feels her school offers a better education and opportunities than other schools. Padro May, 9, of Penn
Hills and in the fourth grade, echoed Pelmon’s thoughts saying, “I like that the teachers treat us like we’re their own children so they don’t want us to get hurt or be bad in school.” He also said he enjoys the education and that there are multiple clubs, so there is something for everybody. As a testament to the work of Edwards and her staff, when asked what the students would change about the school, Pelmon, May and fifthgrader Damon Johnson, 12, of Penn Hills, said they would make their classes in subjects––math, science and social studies––longer. As for the school’s future, Edwards said while there may be some expansions down the line, the main focus is on continuing to provide a quality education and instill self-worth in the students so that they may not only go on to successfully compete as they further their education, but in life as well. She said, “We’re always going to challenge them to be the very best that they can be.”
K. CHASE PATTERSON––Urban Academy business manager
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Levels: K-12 http://www.srsd.k12.pa.us Upper St. Clair School District Communities Served: Upper St. Clair Township Levels: K-12 http://www.uscsd.k12.pa.us West Allegheny School District Communities Served: Findlay and North Fayette Townships, Oakdale Borough Levels: K-12 http://www.westasd.org/ West Jefferson Hills School District Communities Served: Jefferson, Pleasant Hills and West Elizabeth Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.wjhsd.net West Mifflin Area School District Communities Served: West Mifflin and Whitaker Boroughs Levels: K-12 http://www.wmasd.org Wilkinsburg School District Communities Served: Wilkinsburg Levels: Pre-K-6 http://www.wilkinsburgschools.org/ Woodland Hills School District Communities Served: Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Churchill, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Forest Hills, North Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale and Turtle Creek Boroughs; and Wilkins Township Levels: K-12 http://www.whsd.net Non-Public Schools Program Parochial & Private Schools Private Schools-Eastern Area Beulah Christian Preschool Grades: P-K 2500 McCrady Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15235 Phone: 412-242-4424 CCAC Boyce CDC Grades: Pre K-K 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA. 15146 Phone: 724-325-6677 Christ Lutheran School Grades: Pre - 3 -8 400 Barclay Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 Phone: 412-271-7173 East Catholic Grades: K-8 2001 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 Phone: 412-351-5403 Faith Christian School Grades: K-12 801 Thompson Street, Turtle Creek, PA. 15145 Phone: 412-825-7455 Greater Works Academy Grades: K-12 301 College Park Drive, Monroeville, PA. 15146 Phone: 724-327-6500 Learning Tree, The V Grades: K 2566 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA. 15146 Phone: 412-372-2744 North American Martyrs School Grades: K-6 2526 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA. 15146 Phone: 412-373-0889 Pittsburgh Urban Christian Grades: K-8 809 Center Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 Phone: 412-244-1779
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Praise Christian Academy Grades: K-8 245 Foster Road, North Versailles, PA. 15137 Phone: 412-829-0400 Redeemer Lutheran Grades: Pre - 6 700 Idaho Ave, Verona, PA. 15147 Phone: 412-828-9323 Shady Side Academy (Junior School) Grades: PK-5 400 South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221-3215 Phone: 412-473-4400 St. Bartholomew School Grades: Pre -8 111 Erhardt Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15235 Phone: 412-242-2511 St. Bernadette School Grades: Pre- K -8 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA. 15146 Phone: 412-372-7255 St. Joseph School Grades: K-8 825 Second Avenue, Verona, PA. 15147 Phone: 412-828-7213 Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy Grades: K-8 721 Rebecca Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 Phone: 412-242-3515 Trinity Christian School Grades: K-12 299 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 Phone: 412-242-8886 Private Schools––Northern Area Aquinas Academy Grades: K-12 2308 West Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA. 15044 Phone: 724-444-0722 Assumption School Grades: K-8 35 North Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15202 Phone: 412-761-788 Blessed Sacrament School Grades: K-8 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA. 15065 Phone: 724-226-2345 CCAC North Child Development Center Grades: P-K 8701 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-369-3722 Cheswick Christian School Grades: Pre-12 1407 Pittsburgh Street, Cheswick, PA. 15024 Phone: 724-274-4846 Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy Grades: 1-8 205 Brilliant Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15215 Phone: 412-781-7927 Community Child Development Center Grades: P-K K 400 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15215 Phone: 412-781-2204 Eden Christian Academy-B Grades: P-8 206 Seibert Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-364-8055 Eden Christian Academy-W Grades: Pre-5 12121 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA. 15090 Phone: 724-935-9301 Fox Chapel Country Day Grades: PK-5 620 Squaw Run Road East, Pittsburgh, PA. 15238
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Phone: 412-963-8644 Montessori Centre Academy 1014 William Flynn Highway, Glenshaw, PA. 15116 Phone: 412-486-6239 Montessori Children’s Community Grades: Pre-6 474 Chadwick Street, Sewickley, PA. 15143 Phone: 412-741-8982 Mt. Alvernia High School Grades: 9-12 146 Hawthorne Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15209 Phone: 412-821-3858 Mt. Nazareth Center Grades: P-K 285 Bellevue Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15229 Phone: 412-931-9761 North Pittsburgh Child’s House 5031 Oakview Drive, Gibsonia, PA. 15044 Phone: 724-444-0480 Providence Heights Alpha School Grades: 1-8 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-366-4455 Royal Oak Nursery 4413 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-487-1668 Sewickley Academy Grades: Pre -K-12 315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA. 15143 Phone: 412-741-2230 Shady Side Academy (Middle School) Grades: 6-8 500 Squaw Run Road East, Pittsburgh, PA. 15238 Phone: 412-968-3100 Shady Side Academy (Senior School) Grades: 9-12 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15238 Phone: 412-968-3000 St. Alexis School Grades: P-K, 1-8 10090 Old Perry Highway RD#1, Wexford, PA. 15090 Phone: 724-935-3940 St. Alphonsus School Grades: K -8 201 Church Road, Wexford, PA. 15090 Phone: 724-935-1152 St. Bonaventure School Grades: pre -K- 8 2001 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA. 15116 Phone: 412-486-2608 St. James School Grades: K-8 201 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA. 15143 Phone: 412-741-5540 St. Joseph High School Grades: 9-12 800 Montana, Natrona, PA. 15065 Phone: 724-224-5552 St. Mary School Grades: Pre -K-8 2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw, PA. 15116 Phone: 412-486-7611 St. Sebastian School Grades: K-8 307 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-364-7171 St. Teresa of Avila School Grades: Pre K -8 800 Avila Court, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-367-9001 St. Ursula School Grades: Pre - K- 8 SEE PAGE 11
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3937 Kirk Avenue, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-486-5511 The Glen Montessori Grades: P-K 500 Huntingdon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15202 Phone: 412-766-3815 TLC Child Development Center 8801 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-635-0785 UPMC The Children’s House 9100 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-367-6879 Vincentian Academy Grades: 9-12 Peebles & McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 Phone: 412-364-1616 Western Pa Montessori Grades: P-K 2379 Wyland Avenue, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-487-2700 Winchester Thurston North Campus Grades: K-5 4225 Middle Road, Allison Park, PA. 15101 Phone: 412-4868-8341 Private Schools—South Area ABC’s for Children 1630 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15220 Phone: 412-344-4422 Calvary Baptist Church Grades: Pre- K 120 Anborn Drive, West Mifflin, PA. 15122 Phone: 412-461-6211 Hillcrest Christian School Grades: Pre -K- 8 2500 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA. 15102 Phone: 412-854-4040 Holy Trinity School Grades: Pre- K 1-8 5720 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA. 151361311 Phone: 412-787-2656 Jubilee Christian Grades: K-6 255 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15216 Phone: 412-561-5917 Mon Yough Catholic School Grades: P-8 1640 Fawcett Avenue, McKeesport, PA. 15131 Phone: 412-672-2360 Montessori Early Childhood Grades: P-K 2400 Old Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15241 Phone: 412-881-1566 Mt. Lebanon Montessori Grades: Pre - K -6 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15228 Phone: 412-563-2858 Serra High School Grades: 9-12 200 Hershey Drive, McKeesport, PA. 15132-7400 Phone: 412-751-2020 Seton-LaSalle High School Grades: 9-12 1000 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15226 Phone: 412-561-3583 St. Agnes School Grades: Pre-K -8 653 St. Agnes Lane, West Mifflin, PA. 15122 Phone: 412-466-6238 St. Anne School Grades: K-8 4040 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15234
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Phone: 412-561-7720 St. Bernard School Grades: K-8 401 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15216 Phone: 412-341-5444 St. Elizabeth School Grades: P-8 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA. 15236 Phone: 412-881-2958 St. Gabriel School Grades: K-8 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15236 Phone: 412-882-3353 St. John the Baptist School Grades: K-8 418 Unity-Center Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15239 Phone: 412-793-0555 St. Louise deMarillac School Grades: K - 8 310 McMurray Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15241 Phone: 412-835-0600 St. Margaret School Grades: 1-8 915 Alice Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15220 Phone: 412-922-4765 St. Sylvester School Grades: Pre - K- 3 - 8 30 West Willock Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15227 Phone: 412-882-9900 St. Therese School Grades: Pre - K- 8 3 St. Therese Court, Munhall, PA. 15120 Phone: 412-462-8163 St. Thomas More School Grades: Pre - 8 134 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15241 Phone: 412-833-1412 Three Hierarchs East Orthodox Grades: Pre-3 123 Gilkeson Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15228 Phone: 412-851-7279 Walnut Grove Christian Academy Grades: K-7 44 Adams Avenue, West Mifflin, PA. 15122 Phone: 412-469-3280 Wesley Academy Grades: 6-12 243 Johnston Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15241 Phone: 412-833-6444 Wilson Christian Academy Grades: Pre -K-12 1900 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA. 15122 Phone: 412-466-1919 Private Schools-West Area Carol Leone CC & Development Center 551 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-264-0633 Crafton Children’s Center Grades: P-K 600 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15205 Phone: 412-561-5502 Holy Child Catholic School Grades: Pre-K-8 220 Station Street, Bridgeville, PA. 15017 Phone: 412-221-4720 Noah’s Ark Grades: K 405 Frederick Avenue, Sewickley, PA. 15143 Phone: 412-741-5231 Our Lady of Grace School Grades: P-8 1734 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15243 Phone: 412-279-6611
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Grades: 9-12 1504 Woodcrest Avenue, Coraopolis, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-264-5140 Pumpkin Patch Preschool Grades: Pre -K 601 Flaugherty Run Road, Coraopolis, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-269-0525 Rhema Christian School Grades: Pre- K -8 1301 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-269-9555 Robinson Township Christian Grades: Pre - 12 77 Phillips Lane, McKees Rocks, PA. 15136 Phone: 412-787-5919 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Grades: K-8 316 Third Avenue, Carnegie, PA. 15106 Phone: 412-276-4366 St. Malachy School Grades: Pre -K-8 343 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, PA. 15108 Phone: 412-771-4545 St. Philip School Grades: Pre - K-8 50 West Crafton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15205 Phone: 412-928-2742 Private Schools—City Area Bishop Canevin High School Grades: 9-12 2700 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, PA. 15205 Phone: 412-208-3400 Central Catholic High School Grades: 9-12 4720 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15213 Phone: 412-208-3400 The Ellis School Grades: Pre-K-12 6425 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 Phone:412-661-5992 Falk School Laboratory School Grades: K-8 4060 Aliquippa Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15261 Phone: 412-624-8020 Oakland Catholic Grades: 9-12 144 North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15213 Phone: 412-682-6633 Winchester Thurston School Grades: Pre-K-12 555 Moorewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15213 Phone:412-578-7500 (This list was compiled with information from the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Popular Pitts burgh websites.)
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SCHOOL CHOICE GUIDE 2016
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER