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CONTENTS VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 4
Articles 14
Beauty: S.O.S. (Save Our Skin)
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Health: Glaucoma: Don't Let It Steal Your Vision
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Lipscomb University: Educating Our Military and Their Families
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Editorial: A Sister's Perspective
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A Marine's Story
Events 37
Calendar of Events
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Around Town An Evening with General Colin Powell AME 49th General Conference 2nd Annual Heroes Breakfast TN Latin American Chamber of Commerce LEAD Academy Fundraiser Women in the Workplace
Featured 30
Close-Up: HERstory... Women In the Military
In Every Issue 6 8 12 13 34
Letter from the Publisher Contributors A Page from Our History Common Grammatical Errors Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce
Retraction: We apologize for mistakenly naming Robin Williams, MD a Reconstructive Breast Surgeon in our last issue. Dr. Williams is a Breast Surgeon.
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Ultimate acrifice
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pig and a chicken were walking by a church where a charity event was taking place. Getting caught up in the atmosphere, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make an offering. “Great idea!” the chicken replied. “Let’s offer them ham and eggs!” “Not so fast,” said the pig. “For you, that’s an offering. For me, it’s a sacrifice.” This story makes me think about how others make decisions, not realizing what it really means to those involved. The men and women of our military give their lives for us to have freedom. What a sacrifice! What does it mean to love something so much that you are willing to give your life for it? Not only do the soldiers sacrifice, but also their families. Their spouses, children, mother, fathers, friends, etc. all are affected by their absence. As we enter the holiday season, we have so much to be thankful for. Often we take the little things for granted, not realizing how important they are. We don’t realize how nice it is to be able to go up and down steps without pain until we can’t. We don’t realize how special it is to be able to see and talk with loved ones until they are gone. I guess realizing and cherishing the small things is part of growing older and becoming wiser, but wouldn’t it be nice to have this understanding earlier? We salute our men and women of the military this holiday season. The ones who left their families to serve us. The ones who lose limbs, mental capacity and sometimes their lives to give us freedom. Mocha Market salutes our military and their families! Sincerely,
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NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 7-15, 2012
Please join us for a FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING of the film
2012 SEASON SCHEDULE NOV. 7
WEDNESDAY
5:30 pm Opening Night Cocktail Supper Cabana Restaurant
7:30 pm Opening Night Film HAVA NAGILA (THE MOVIE)
NOV. 8
THURSDAY
12:30 pm TONY CURTIS: DRIVEN TO STARDOM 7:00 pm GEI ONI
NOV. 10
SATURDAY
7:00 pm THE DAY I SAW YOUR HEART 9:30 pm THIS IS SODOM
NOV. 11 9:00 am
SUNDAY Religious School Screening
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4:30 pm BERLIN 36 7:00 pm IN HEAVEN UNDERGROUND
THE WIESSENSEE JEWISH CEMETERY
A lonely Muslim boy growing up in Brooklyn is inadvertently immersed in the world of Orthodox Judaism in this tender drama. Eleven-year old Daud, the only son of a devout imam, is mistaken for a Yeshiva student and befriended by a group of Jewish boys. Unable to resist the camaraderie and freedom, Daud becomes David. The ruse soon unravels, and the boy struggles to find his place in the world.
SUNDAY NOV. 11 9:00 am at the Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd. Nashville, TN 37205 www.nashvillejff.org
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MONDAY
11:30 pm Monday Matinee Box Lunch 12:15 pm DRESSING AMERICA:
TALES FROM THE GARMENT CENTER
7:00 pm BROTHERS
NOV. 13
TUESDAY
7:00 pm PORTRAIT OF WALLY
NOV. 14
WEDNESDAY
7:00 pm LITTLE ROSE
NOV. 15
Concurrent Screenings at the Belcourt & Franklin Theatres
THURSDAY
5:00 pm Closing Night Supper & Song Pancake Pantry (catered by Cabana Restuarant)
7:00 pm Closing Night Film AKA DOC POMUS
A Page from Our History Gilbert "Hashmark" Johnson
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he United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Have you ever heard of anyone joining 3 of the 5 branches? Well, if you haven’t then let me introduce you to Gilbert “Hashmarkâ€? Johnson. Born in rural Mount Hebron, Alabama in 1905, Johnson was the oldest of four children. After graduating high school, he decided to remain in-state and attended Stillman College in Tuscaloosa from 1920 to 1922. Then, at the young age of 16, he volunteered for the all-black 25th U.S. Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in October 1923. "Ä™FS TJY ZFBST +PIOTPO XBT discharged from the Army and started working in California as a real estate agent. In 1933, Johnson re-joined the armed forces and volunteered for service in the Navy. In the Navy, he was restricted to the steward’s branch, performing menial jobs such as mess attendant because he was African American. Not satisfied with his current duties, Johnson immediately requested to be discharged from the /BWZ XIFO IF GPVOE PVU BCPVU &YFDVUJWF 0SEFS Johnson was one of the first African-Americans to enlist in the Marine Corps after the signing of &YFDVUJWF 0SEFS CZ 1SFTJEFOU 'SBOLMJO % Roosevelt. &YFDVUJWF 0SEFS TUBUFE UIBU UIFSF TIBMM CF no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or government because of race, creed, color or national origin.Â
He transferred to the Marine Corps at the age of 37 and reported to Montford Point Nov. 14, 1942. The first African-Americans to wear the Marine Corps uniform received their training at Camp Lejeune’s Montford Point. The segregation policies of the Navy during these years required African-American Marines to live and train separately from their white counterparts. "QQSPYJNBUFMZ "GSJDBO American Marines received their training here from 1942 to 1949. During his first year as a Marine, Johnson was promoted a total of four times. In February 1943, he was promoted to private first class. In April, he was promoted to corporal. In July, he was promoted to sergeant and was designated as field sergeant in charge of all recruit training at Montford Point. In August, he was promoted to staff sergeant. It was also in 1943 that Johnson became one of the first AfricanAmericans to be trained as a Marine Corps drill instructor. He retired in 1959 after a total of 32 years served in the U.S. military, 17 of those years as a Marine. Sergeant Maj. Gilbert “Hashmark� Johnson died of a heart attack at the age of 67 in August 1972 while speaking at a Montford Point Marine Association luncheon. The Marine Corps paid tribute to Sergeant Maj. Gilbert “Hashmark� Johnson’s accomplishments by naming the Montford Point Facility in his honor. To this day, Camp Johnson remains the only Marine Corps installation named in honor of an African American. Source: Wikipedia and Leatherneck
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Common Grammatical Errors Could care less vs. Couldn’t care less The expression I could not (couldn’t) care less means that it would be impossible for me to care less, because I don’t care at all. Alternatively, the expression I could care less means that you haven’t reached the point of not caring. So if you really don’t care, use the expression I could not (couldn’t) care less ...
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eauty: S.O.S.
Save Our Skin! by Irene Bradley and Janice Hamilton
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hen we look in the mirror at our skin, what we want to see staring back at us is a radiant, glowing and luminous reflection. Do we see what we hope to see or do we long to look younger, fresher, better? Our skin is the largest and heaviest organ of our bodies, making up 15 percent of our body weight and covering 12 to 20 square feet. Skin acts as a defense barrier against bacteria, viruses, and foreign chemicals; consequently our skin is our primary defense against infection. Saving our skin is paramount to our overall well being!
invading bacteria. &BU B XFMM CBMBODFE EJFU Lack of necessary nutrients can lead to dry, pale, thin skin and can also lead to changes in pigmentation. Exercise. -BDL PG FYFSDJTF QSFWFOUT CMPPE ĘPX DBSSZJOH PYZHFO BOE OVUSJFOUT UP IBSE XPSLJOH DFMMT BOE SFTUSJDUT elimination of waste and free radicals Use sun protection. 6OQSPUFDUFE TVO FYQPTVSF JT B major culprit in all 4 of the most common skin concerns.
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.JOJNJ[F TLJO JSSJUBUJPO Pat dry, don’t tug or pull on skin. Minimize skin contact with dirt and oil. Change pillow cases often, use lukewarm water to prevent To combat these skin concerns, use proven essential oil breakdown. dermatological skin care regimens specific for your ,FFQ TLJO DMFBO BOE GSFF GSPN NPJTUVSF Use proven concerns that are proven to reverse the signs and dermatological moisturizers that are not oil-based and symptoms of aging and promote new, healthy cell won’t clog pores. Use moisturizers that promote new regeneration. Use skin care regimens that will repair healthy cell regeneration. sun damage, giving you smoother, less wrinkled skin. .JOJNJ[F /FHBUJWF 4USFTT Be sure to get plenty of Decrease acne by knocking out bacteria and decreasing rest (we respond to and perceive things differently when dead layers of skin and oils that plug pores. Lessen dark XF SF SFTUFE WT XIFO XF BSF GBUJHVFE FYFSDJTF JEFOUJGZ QJHNFOUBUJPO CZ BWPJEJOH UPP NVDI TVO FYQPTVSF BOE negative stressors and take steps to address them. VTF B CSPBE TQFDUSVN TVOTDSFFO -JNJU ZPVS FYQPTVSF UP the environment, especially the heat, wind, and the sun. If your skin is sending out an S.O.S., skin care In addition, to help all of us keep our skin smooth, supple professionals can help customize a skin care routine so and healthy: that you can have the healthiest skin of your life! 4UBZ IZESBUFE Severely dry skin can cause deep cracks which can open up and bleed, providing an avenue for *SFOF #SBEMFZ has been a registered nurse for 23 years. She is a public speaker on healthy eating and caring for ourselves, both inside and out. She is also a trainer for Rodan and Fields Dermatologists. 615.210.8411.
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Don't Let It Steal Your Vision by Dr. Jeff Kegarise
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African-Americans have “a 5-7 times higher incidence of glaucoma than the rest of the population.
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laucoma is a word that may strike fear in our minds. We may have a friend or relative who lost vision from glaucoma. Glaucoma is an optic nerve disease characterized by the loss of healthy optic nerve tissue. It’s painless and therefore often goes undetected. It’s often inherited, but not so simply as one might imagine. Indeed, glaucoma should be compared to disorders such as diabetes - that are chronic and long-lasting. However, with early detection and proper management, glaucoma can be managed over a lifetime without a high risk of vision loss. One of the misconceptions is that high eye pressure means a patient has glaucoma. Eye pressure is a risk factor for developing glaucoma; but high eye pressure, in and of itself, is not equal to glaucoma. In fact, the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology do not even include eye pressure (commonly referred to as IOP) in their standard definition of glaucoma. Just because we might have a mother, father, or grandparent who used eye drops for glaucoma does not necessarily mean that we will have it. High eye pressure does, however, put us at higher risk. We call patients who have a higher risk of developing glaucoma “glaucoma suspects.” Glaucoma suspects are more likely to have other family members that are glaucoma suspects or at higher risk for developing glaucoma. African-Americans have a 5-7 times higher incidence of glaucoma than the rest of the population. This doesn’t mean that there should be a 5-7 times higher risk of blindness. Studies over the past ten years have helped us in our understanding of what HMBVDPNB JT XIBU SJTL GBDUPST FYJTU BOE XIFO B QFSTPO needs to be treated. We know statistically that a large number of people who have high eye pressure do not
develop glaucoma. That’s good news! Unfortunately, some people do and we can’t predict the future. Your eye doctor can perform many painless, medicallycovered tests that assist in making the differentiation for high risk patients. So what do we know now about glaucoma that should be a take-home message? First, a glaucoma diagnosis does not necessarily mean blindness. Second, many studies have helped us prove that the earlier we diagnose risk factors, the more likely we are to treat patients early, monitor them and control their glaucoma risk throughout their lifetime. Third, you can’t “feel” or “check your vision” or “know” if you have glaucoma. 0OMZ BO FYBNJOBUJPO XJUI BO FZF EPDUPS DBO FTUBCMJTI whether you have higher risk factors for glaucoma. It’s dangerous to wait until you have an eye problem before being evaluated. Glaucoma is silent, asymptomatic, and can steal away vision if left undetected for years. It remains the fourth leading cause of blindness in the world. Why risk it? A comprehensive eye health BOE WJTJPO FYBNJOBUJPO JT FBTZ QBJOMFTT BOE DBO IFMQ you and other family members live a life free from worrying about glaucoma or losing vision. Glaucoma is manageable and your eye doctor can help you so that the mention of the word “Glaucoma” does not generate fear in your heart or a threat to your vision.
Dr. Jeff Kegarise is a consultative optometrist specializing in eye health issues. He practices at Cool Springs EyeCare in Franklin, TN. Dr. Kegarise formerly was the director of the largest eye health referral center in Middle Tennessee before establishing Cool Springs EyeCare with his wife, Dr. Susan Kegarise. M O C H A M A R K E T 17
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oodcuts recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary with an art show titled “Night of The Art Legends”. Artists Michael McBride and James Threalkill who were first featured in the store 25 years ago helped celebrate this milestone by featuring original artwork in the art show and silent auction. The show also featured the work of Danny Broadway, Twins (Terry and Jerry Lynn), Jamaal Sheats, and Emery Franklin. The event was catered by Panache’ Catering.
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Michael McBride
Jamaal Sheats
Emery Franklin M O C H A M A R K E T 19
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Michael McBride
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James Threalkill
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WOODCUTS ARTSHOW
James Threalkill
Danny Broadway
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Emery Franklin
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Emery Franklin
Michael McBride
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The Artists +BNFT 3 ćSFBMLJMM is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He began painting at the age of 13 with an oil painting set purchased by his mother who was the biggest supporter of his development as an artist. Threalkill’s artwork represents a passion for the beauty of life and the vibrancy of color and movement. His images capture the essence of individuals and their various lifestyles. His appreciation for the spontaneity of jazz is clearly evident JO IJT NVTJDBM DSFBUJPOT )JT UFYUVSFE BCTUSBDUT EJTQMBZ UIF GSFFEPN PG DSFBUJWJUZ UIBU IF CBMBODFT XJUI IJT FYQSFTTJWF SFBMJTN James currently works out of his south Nashville art studio. James Threalkill
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The innovative artwork of Brentwood, Tennessee native +BNBBM 4IFBUT is described CZ DSJUJDT BT FYUSBPSEJOBSZ VOJRVF BOE GVMM PG TVCTUBODF )JT BSU DPOTJTUT PG NFUBM SFMJFG TDVMQUVSF EPOF JO B TUZMF LOPX BT SFQPVTTĂ? )F IBT IBE FYIJCJUT JO /FX :PSL 1IJMBEFMQIJB New Orleans, Nashville and others. A graduate of Fisk University, Sheats’ love of art dates back to elementary school. "ÄŒFDUFE XJUI EZTMFYJB BSU CFDBNF IJT UPPM GPS TFMG FYQSFTTJPO BOE MFBSOJOH "U 'JTL Sheats met his former professor, now mentor, Greg Ridley. Ridley introduced the budding young artist to the ancient art form of repoussĂŠ. The introduction was an instant success.
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615.405.9269 | jamaalsheats@gmail.com | www.jamaalsheats.com Identical twin brothers +FSSZ BOE 5FSSZ -ZOO share the same canvas – simultaneously! They typically work on pieces at the same time and when the work is completed you can’t tell which artist created what part of the painting. Their painting styles and techniques are as seamless as their physical presence. They were born and still live in a suburb just outside Memphis. The Lynn twins offer a wealth of artistic versatility; they're proficient at realism and abstract painting styles. Jerry and Terry Lynn terry@lynntwin.com | jerrytwin@yahoo.com | www.lynntwin.com .JDIBFM + .D#SJEF, a native Tennessean, earned his undergraduate degree in art, from Tennessee State University and his graduate degree in painting from Illinois State University, where he credits Dr. Harold Gregor with providing a world class artistic mentorship. Currently, as an instructor of art at Tennessee State University and former Adjunct faculty at Watkins College of Art and Design and Film school, his commitment to the Nashville art world's future has always been at the forefront of his own career.
Michael J. McBride
%BOOZ #SPBEXBZ (not pictured) is an artist residing in Memphis, Tennessee. His work has been featured in HBMMFSJFT BDSPTT UIF 6 4 BOE IBT CFFO DPNNJTTJPOFE CZ NBOZ QSJWBUF DPMMFDUPST BOE PSHBOJ[BUJPOT .JYJOH MBZFST of pigments with broad, energetic brushstrokes and vibrant colors, artist Danny Broadway creates serene scenes that speak to the human soul. www.dannybroadway.com &NFSZ 'SBOLMJO (not pictured HSFX VQ JO BO JNQPWFSJTIFE BSFB JO 4PVUI .FNQIJT ćF ZPVOHFTU PG TJY DIJMdren, he always aspired to be an artist. Throughout Emery’s years of drawing and painting, his artwork has beDPNF BO FYQSFTTJPO PG PVS SJDI DVMUVSBM IFSJUBHF ćSPVHI IJT BSUXPSL IF FYFNQMJĕFT UIF SJDI IFSJUBHF PG "GSJDBO Americans struggles and achievements. M O C H A M A R K E T 25
Lipscomb University Educating Our Military and Their Families by Winn Thomas
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by Gretchen H. Campbell, MD
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’ve been putting off writing this article for the last 2 months. It's such a difficult subject about which to write, that I guess I was subconsciously putting it off as long as I could. My brother, my “little brother� Bill (or Lil’ Bill as we still refer to this 6’2� soldier) is serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. In my eyes, he is still the supersmart, curly-haired boy who didn’t hit his growth spurt until the 11th grade. Right now, he and his wife Erika (also a soldier) are both deployed in Afghanistan. Yes, they are both deployed! Their four year old daughter, Madison, is now living with my mother. My other little brother, Wesley, is also on active military duty. Luckily, no deployments for him so far. Saying goodbye is horrible. When Lil’ Bill left for Iraq (his first deployment), I thought I would come completely apart. We traveled to his condominium in Savannah, Georgia to say goodbye to him and Erika. That “goodbye� bore the weight of not knowing if I would ever see my brother again! I cried myself to sleep for the entire first week that he was gone. The feelings that I had that day still remain just under the surface. Any mention of the war holds the power to bring those feelings to the surface, along with the tears they hold. The daily news reports of fallen soldiers is too much to bear, so I haven't watched the local or national news since he left. I just can't handle it. My mother took their daughter into her home for the year that he and Erika were deployed. Madison nearly stopped talking altogether during this transition. How DBO ZPV FYQMBJO XIZ CPUI QBSFOUT BSF TVEEFOMZ HPOF UP a 10 month old child? My mom (who is not overweight) lost at least 30 pounds that year. I don’t know if it was from worrying about her son and daughter-in-law, or caring for a toddler at the age of 65 (sorry mom). Probably both. Fortunately, he and his wife safely returned and their beautiful daughter Madison was reunited with them (after what must have seemed forever to a small child). Madison’s speech returned and flourished (maybe too NVDI BOE B DPMMFDUJWF TJHI PG SFMJFG XBT FYQFMMFE CZ everyone. Just when the emotions were becoming a memory, we received word of another deployment. This time,
Erika finds out that she must to go Afghanistan and Lil' Bill insisted upon going to serve by her side. They are both still there now, and Maddy is with our mom again. During a visit to my mother’s home recently, Bill BOE &SJLB VOFYQFDUFEMZ DBMMFE WJB 4LZQF * XBT PWFS UIF moon! Everyone gathered around the computer and frantically called Maddy to come quickly so she could UBML UP IFS NPNNZ BOE EBEEZ * GVMMZ FYQFDUFE IFS UP CF BT FYDJUFE BT FWFSZPOF FMTF CVU JOTUFBE GPVS ZFBS PME Maddy immediately started to cry. “I want my mommy and daddy!â€? she said over and over with tears streaming down. It was so sad to see her hurting and crying for her parents that were on the other side of the world. Then, of course, my tears began to erupt (so much so that I left the room briefly to gather myself). The emotional roller coaster continues. Small reminders have the potential to momentarily, completely derail my whole emotional status. Patients, telling me about their loved ones overseas (or worse, their military loved ones who have died), commercials, pictures, random thoughts will all send me on an emotional roller coaster. It doesn’t take much. The war has been long and very difficult for our troops and their families alike. The ripple effect of their sacrifice is felt keenly by those with whom they are most DMPTF *U JT EJÄ?DVMU UP GVMMZ FYQSFTT UIF TFOTF PG GFBS BOE utter lack of power when a loved one is deployed. Only those of us that are, or have been in this situation can fully understand. Our military brothers, sisters, moms, dads, uncles, aunts give their lives to protect us all. This is the history of our country. It’s what keeps us free; and I couldn’t be more proud of them all.
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fully express the sense of fear and utter lack of power when a loved one is deployed.�
(Opposite Page): Top Photo, Bill and fellow soldiers; Bottom Photos, Bill and Madison, Erika and Madison.
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HERstory... WOMEN IN THE MILITARY by Genma Holmes
Colonel Many-Bears Grinder
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n 2010, the Center for Women Veterans, led by the efforts of Dr. Betty Brown Mosley (USMC) took an active role to raise the visibility of women veterans. The Center for Women Veterans started a successful campaign, HERstory, to profile women veterans. The campaign spread to all branches of the military to highlight the contributions of women veterans, active and reservists, who serve in the United States Armed Forces. With the branches of the military working to honor women of the armed forces, several independent studies were conducted around the same time that gave statistical data on women in the military. One that has been quoted often was conducted by the Pew research Center in 2011. According to the Pew Research Center: Women in this decade have made up a much greater share of the active-duty military than they have at any time in U.S. history. Among the ranks of the enlisted, 14% are now women (up from 2% in 1973), and among commissioned officers, 16% are now women, compared with 4% in 1973. As the share of women in the military increases, so does the share of veterans who are women. The 2010 Current Population Survey estimates that there are just over 22 million veterans, almost 1.8 million of whom are women (8%); and among the estimated 2.2 million post-9/11 veterans, more than 400,000 (19%) are women. Compared with their male counterparts, a greater share of military women is African American. More than three-in30
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ten (31%) military women are African American (including African American Hispanics). This is almost twice the share of active-duty men who are African American (16%), as well as more than twice the proportion of civilian women ages 18-44 who are African American (15%). In addition, more women in the active-duty force than men in the active-duty force and civilian women ages 18-44 are of mixed racial background or some other race. With the increased number of women serving in the military and the growing pool of women veterans, here are a few women we salute. $PMPOFM .BOZ #FBST (SJOEFS $PNNJTTJPOFS PG UIF 7" In January 2011, Governor Bill Haslam selected ManyBears Grinder (above left) to be the Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, the first female in the State to serve in this capacity. She is responsible for the operation of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs' Field Offices, Claims Office, and four State Veterans Cemeteries. Commissioner Grinder serves as the Southeast District Vice President for the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. In order to accept the State post, Grinder retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard as a Colonel with over 35 years of service. She is an Operation Enduring Freedom combat veteran, having served as the Head of Secretariat
for the International Police Coordination Board. In this an “Outstanding� on the 2012 Health Service Inspection position, she traveled throughout Afghanistan, working with and “Mission Ready� on the 2012 ASEV. international diplomats, Afghan leaders, and local police officers to ensure standardized training and equipment for -U $PMPOFM %BQIOF 'FSHVTPO :PVOH %%4 the Afghan Police. Grinder holds a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College and a Master's Degree in Human Resources Development from the University of Tennessee, ,OPYWJMMF $PMPOFM +BDRVFMJOF /BWF
Colonel Jacqueline Nave is the Commander of the 118th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) at the 118th Airlift Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard. Colonel Nave entered the Tennessee Air National Guard in 1986 with a direct commission as a Flight Nurse. As one of the first three full time Deputy Commanders in the Air National Guard, Colonel Nave was instrumental in the development and implementation of the manpower study and job descriptions for this position. Colonel Nave served as the Commander of the 118th AES from March until December 2007 when she was appointed as the Command Nurse of the Air National Guard and Chief of AE Plans and Operations by the National Guard Bureau. She maintained oversight for 89 Medical Groups and 10 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons during her two year tour in Washington, DC. Col. Nave coordinated patient movement during the most active hurricane season in IJTUPSZ TBGFMZ NPWJOH NPSF UIBO QBUJFOUT GSPN 5FYBT and Louisiana. Colonel Nave returned as the Commander for the 118th AES in November, 2009 and continued until her retirement April 7, 2012. Under her leadership, the Squadron earned
Lt. Daphne C. Ferguson-Young is currently the Director of the General Practice Residency Program and an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Meharry Medical College where she has been a faculty member for 14 years. It was at Meharry where Lt. Colonel Ferguson-Young made her decision to join the Army in her mid-forties. A recruiter came to speak to her students and she enlisted. A few years after enlisting in the Army, Lt. Colonel Ferguson-Young was sent to the front lines of the Iraq War with the Army’s 380th Medical Company based in Millington, Tennessee. Ferguson-Young traded her classroom at Meharry for the Desert Sands of the Middle East from 2004-2005. The leadership training she received from the military transitioned into her professional career. She served for ten years on the Governing Board of Matthew Walker Community Health Center and completed the prestigious ADEA Leadership Institute as a scholarship Fellow in 2011. She received her BS from N.C. A&T State University and her DDS and MSPH degrees from Meharry Medical College. (FONB )PMNFT is a mother, author and talk show host of Living Your Best Life. She can be heard locally on 760 The Gospel and on her blog Genma Speaks (http://genmaspeaks.blogspot.com)
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A Marine's Story by Lance Corporal Roger Cornelius Holmes II
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he reasons why many join the military are as varied as the stars above. My reasons for enlisting shook up my family, but helped usher me into manhood. I was always curious about the military. I inquired about military service often during my high school years, but I also wanted to follow in the footsteps of my family (Dad, Uncle Eric, and Brother Franz) and graduate and participate in athletics at Tennessee State University. As a freshman in the fall of 2009, my only care was being able to try out for the football team in the spring semester. While dreaming about football, I paid no attention to my grades. I was enrolled in school full time, but my heart wasn’t in it. By the second semester, I had lost track of any sense of order. Girls and partying were also part of my problem and chaos seemed to rule my life. In this constant state of chaos, I eventually got tired of drifting. I didn’t want to be 21 years old living at home with family with disorder as a way of life. I had squandered my first year of college on everything, but getting an education. I wanted to be on my own but I knew I needed structure, discipline, and maturing. My curiosity about the military started to resurface again. After weeks of contemplating my future and getting counseling from family members
who were in the military, I chose to join the United States Marines Corps. The structure, discipline and maturity I craved, I got (and then some). I was bused to Parris Island with only my tooth brush and my drivers license. I left behind my very bad freshmen year and was challenged mentally and physically in ways that only the few, the proud could endure. After graduating from Parris Island, it didn’t take long for me to realize that I had chosen the right path in life for me. I was doing something that I loved and was honored to be a part of the Marines. After my first year in the Marines, I began to inquire about becoming an officer. My mentor, Gunnery Sergeant Bryant, sat with me in a meeting to help me chart a military career. My life came full circle after that meeting. In order to become an officer, I needed to finish college. Instead of the unsure, immature person who enrolled in college in 2009, I came back to TSU confident with goals to become an officer while still serving my country. I made my decision to join the military over two years ago. I believe that every step I took led me down that path. I have not looked back. I look forward to continuing to serve my country as a member of United States Marine Corp. I am one of the few, the proud, the Marines.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | MM
NOVEMBER 2012 7–15
The Nashville Jewish Film Festival (NJFF) will celebrate its 12th year of bringing educational, entertaining and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films to the historic Belcourt Theatre.
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Keb Mo plays tunes from “The Reflection”, his first new studio album release since “Suitcase” in 2006. Although Keb Mo is known as a blues artist, “The Reflection” in sound and spirit is closer to the work of African-American “folk soul” singer/songwriters like Bill Withers, Bobby Womack, and Terry Callier. The Franklin Theatre 8:00 PM.
Keb Mo
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Carolina Chocolate Drops Rolling Stone Magazine described their music as “dirt-floor-dance electricity”. Come see for yourself. Marathon Music Works 8:00PM
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Dickens of a Christmas Come to Franklin’s historic Main Street to enjoy the charm of an oldfashioned Victorian Christmas. Carolina Chocolate Drops
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An Evening with
GENERAL COLIN POWELL
General Colin Powell signing a young girl's book.
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arnassus Books brought General Colin Powell to Belmont University to discuss his new book It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership. Jon Meacham led the interview with the evening concluding with a book signing. PHOTOGRAPHY: CJ WELLS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Mekia Morrow, Dorris Huggins, Jasmine Reid, Brenda Morrow
Barbara and Rachel
General Colin Powell with Host Jon Meacham
Chris Tomkins and Daniel Anderson
Karen Hayes and Miriam Mimms
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AME 49th General Conference
Rev. Rodrick Belin, Bishop Vashti Murphy-McKenzie, and Rev. Floyd Flake
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he African Methodist Episcopal Conference held its quadrennial conference at the Opryland Hotel. The conference featured First Lady Michelle Obama as its keynote speaker. PHOTOGRAPHY: WALTER JONES (RHINO PIC)
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AME 13th District Connectional liturgical dancers
First Lady Michelle Obama
Dancer, AMEC Connectional Lay Organization Breakfast
Dr. Bobby Jones
Christian Debutante and Master Commission
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2 ANNUAL HEROES BREAKFAST ND
Will Cross and Caroline Cross
Colleen Conway-Welch, Robert Tuke, Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder, Kelly A. Wolgast
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peration Stand Down Nashville (OSDN) honored Women Veterans at this years Heroes Breakfast at Loews Vanderbilt. Venus “Flygirl” Armour was the keynote speaker. OSDN’s mission is to assist veterans so that they can become self-sustaining and better connected to the community. PHOTOGRAPHY: CJ WELLS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Mary Ross
Jef Holmes and Art Bodenhamer
Hershell Warren and Stan Melton
Patrick McGuffey and Jamie Hopkins
Robert Harris, Tonya Glasgow, and J.C. Smith
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Vanderbilt University Navy ROTC with Venus "Flygirl" Armour
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Mark Erhadt, Stephen Cochran, and Jeff Walton
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Harriet Howard, Venus "Flygirl" Armour, and Dorothy Carter
Sharon Leinbach and Carol Creswell-Betsch
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he Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is a leading voice regarding business issues as they relate to the Latin Community of Tennessee. The LACC has several events throughout the year, including networking, educational, and future leadership. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TN LATIN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Front Row: Adriana Nu単ez (Mi Banco), Raul Miranda (MetLife), Marielena Ramos (News Channel Five), Marcela Gomez (Hispanic Marketing Group), Mayra Zimmer (AGLA). Back Row: Jessie Garcia (Lipscomb University), Peter Woolfolk (Communication Strategies), Councilman Fabian Bedne (District 31) and James Threalkill (Skanska USA).
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RIGHT: Mayra Zimmer (AGLA), Councilman Fabian Bedne (District 31) and Marcela Gomez (Hispanic Marketing Group)
LEFT: FUTURO leaders Andrea Robleto, with Marcela Gomez (Hispanic Marketing Group) and Paola Serrano (PS Graphic Design)
RIGHT: Alfonso Nieto (HOLA TN Newspaper) and Darrel Mogilles (HCA)
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LEAD ACADEMY FUNDRAISER
Tracy and Jeremy Kane, founder of LEAD Academy
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wayne and Carmen Tucker hosted the annual LEAD Academy Fundraiser at their home. Proceeds from the event will go towards continuing LEAD "DBEFNZ T NJTTJPO PG TVQQPSUJOH FEVDBUJOH BOE USBJOJOH UIF OFYU HFOFSBUJPO PG responsible citizens. Guests were treated to the sound of the Jimmy Church Band.
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Michael Douglas, Lonnie Leslie, and Jack Bostic
Janet Southerland and Suzette Stines
Justin Wright and Kristen Darville
Chris and Jenny Elliot, Liz Baumgarten, and Nick Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espinosa
John Little and Ashford Hughes M O C H A M A R K E T 49
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Jimmy Church and Dwayne Tucker, host
Scott and Leslie McGilberry
Niyah and Darryl Griffin
Mrs. Espinosa and Fallon Wilson
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LEAD ACADEMY FUNDRAISER
Carmen Tucker (host) Jerome Oglesby, Rebecca Gaither, Joan Oglesby, Gretchen Campbell, MD, Kevin Dennis, MD, and Charmaine Dennis
Richard Dinkins and Katherine Warner
Nick Bailey and Angelita Dalton
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Women in the Workplace
Nancy Peterson Hearn, Chairman/CEO Emeritus of Peterson Tools, and Jennifer Johnson
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he Middle Tennessee Diversity Forum (MTDF) honored several women at it’s breakfast forum. Attendees recognized several women leaders in the community, as well as participated in a panel discussion topic of "Sticky floor or Glass Ceiling”. PHOTOGRAPHY: CJ WELLS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Kathy Cloninger, Celena Matlock, Susan Lanigan, and Angela Humphreys
Celena Matlock and Stella Simmons
Kia Jarmon, Woman to Watch Award
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WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Don Abel, Jr.
Martin Plumlee and Kim Eades
LaKecia Hudson, Ave Trotter, and Donna Anderson
Luis Parodi and Scott Horton
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WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Jacky Akbari, MTDF Board Chair
Ernie Campbell and Terry Deas
Cathy Bender-Jackson and Tracey Pointer
Genma Holmes, Joyce Searcy, and Yuri Cunza
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Photo: The Germantown
R E S TA U RANT SPOT L IGHT:
A Weekend Trip to the Garden by Dr. Carmen April
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f you want a little taste of New Orleans for Brunch, head over to The Garden Brunch Cafe’ and let Head Chef Jennifer Carpenter whip up her famous Bananas Foster Pancakes for you! I promise that they will be some of the best pancakes you ever put in your mouth! The Garden Brunch Cafe’ is not a New Orleans themed restaurant but, growing up with a mother from Baton Rouge and a father from New Orleans, the Crescent City’s culinary influence is reflected in Jennifer’s Signature dish. You can also enjoy other Brunch items such as specialty omelette’s, French Toast, sandwiches, and salads. Karl and Jennifer Carpenter have operated this Jefferson St. gem for the past 3 years and it has grown into THE place to go for Brunch in Nashville. Karl and Jennifer were not always in the restaurant industry. Karl worked as BO FYFDVUJWF BU BO FOHJOFFSJOH DPNQBOZ GPS ZFBST BOE when given the opportunity to move to California with that company or take a buy-out, the couple chose to take the buyout and start the restaurant in the building that they already owned on Jefferson St. They both had elderly parents living in Nashville and chose to stay here with them instead of moving across country. The couple traveled throughout the United States and internationally for many years with Karl’s job and left each trip with a little culinary inspiration from restaurants they visited. Jennifer cooked an amazing Brunch for her family every weekend and as she prayed for direction in the restaurant, God told her to “feed the public like [she] feeds her family�. In just a few short years, what started as the idea for a simple coffee shop has grown into a weekend destination for friends and families to gather inside the little grey cafe’ on Jefferson Street and have a scrumptious good time. The Garden Brunch Cafe’ was once the private residence of William Strickland, the architect of Tennessee’s State Capital Building. William Strickland lived here in 1832 while he worked on the Tennessee State Capital Building. The welcoming entry, art from local artists adorning the walls, and a fireplace in one of the dining rooms offers an “at-home� feel that draws crowds of patrons every weekend. There is even a small garden full of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs on the restaurant grounds. Jennifer uses these herbs in many of the dishes she prepares for hundreds of visitors every week. The Garden Brunch Cafe’ started off with a 7 day per week schedule but that quickly became overwhelming for this husband and wife duo - they literally never had a day off. After analyzing their business plan and realizing that their best three days each week were on the weekend, they decided on the Brunch Schedule that they have now -
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 2pm. Jennifer cooks everything made to order so you can be sure that you are getting the freshest Brunch possible. You can even enjoy a Mimosa while you wait. When the Garden Brunch Cafe’ opened 3 years ago, Jennifer did not have a signature dish but knew she needed to create one for the restaurant. As mentioned above, her father’s New Orleans heritage influenced the creation of the ever popular Bananas Foster Pancakes! As amazing as they look, the Bananas Foster Pancakes taste 10 times better. Jennifer was the first Chef in town to create Bananas Foster Pancakes. Since then, there have been other restaurants attempting to recreate her recipe but, I agree with her in saying that these pancakes cannot be duplicated!
Photo: Bananas Foster Pancakes
I love restaurants where the chef and owners come out into the dining room and interact with the patrons and The Garden Brunch Cafe’ is one of those restaurants. The Carpenters, along with their entire staff, appreciate the support of the Nashville Community and look forward to seeing you soon. Stop by The Garden Brunch Cafe’ this Weekend and tell them that Dr. April sent you! The Garden Brunch Cafe’ is located at 924 Jefferson St. Nashville, TN 37208. They can also be found online at www.gardenbrunchcafe.com . They are open for Brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am - 2 pm. They are available for catering and special events throughout the week. %S $BSNFO "QSJM is a Nashville Podiatric Physician, Foodie and Founder/Creative Director of Dinner With Nerds, LLC. You can find the Dinner With Nerds Food Blog online www.DinnerWithNerds.com
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