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Strong Youth, Strong Communities
Hall of Famers Aeneas Williams, Darrell Green, and Anthony Munoz poses for pictures with the children at the Strong Youth Strong Communities interactive session (HealthNet courtesy photo)
By Cameron Buford whatsgoodinsports.com The Ohio based Centene Corporation is an official Youth Wellness partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Centene in conjunction with the Boys and Girls club of Metro Los Angeles,
Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Community Coalition sponsored SYSC Summit this past weekend. The purpose of the Strong Youth Strong Communities summit was to inspire and
Black Celebrities, Athletes and Politicians Must
encourage the youth of California to not become victims of their circumstances, succumb to peer pressure and most importantly provide the local youth solid character building tools. The local youth in attendance were encouraged by Hall of Famers Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and Anthony Munoz. Each of them brought stories of their backgrounds and what inspired them to their success. They also provided these children Continued on page A6
Respect the Black Press
Rosetta Miller-Perry, the publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, says that the Black Press remains the advocate for Black celebrities, athletes and politicians, even now.
By Rosetta Miller-Perry The Tennessee Tribune/NNPA Member Throughout history, the Black Press has been the best friend that Black celebrities, athletes and politicians have ever had. The Black Press often covers Black public figures from the very start of their careers, before they’re “discovered” by the mainstream media, all the way through to their ascension to star or leadership status. Before they became household names, had hit records, secured multi-million dollar contracts or became leaders in the United States Congress, it was the Black Press that was always there for their press conferences and events, often giving them extensive coverage when the mainstream media might only give
them a brief mention in the B-section of their newspapers or 15 seconds at the end of an evening news segment. When the mainstream media finally “discovers” these same Black celebrities, athletes and politicians and they attain a certain degree of fame and success, suddenly, they think it’s okay to snub the Black Press. Now they don’t have time to give interviews to Black newspapers or magazines; there’s no time to make the visits to Black radio stations, where they once made regular appearances; their (usually) White public relations and management staffers guard their time and appearances carefully, and shun Blackowned media. These same public relations firms often discourage their Black clients from working with Black-owned media companies and advertising with the Black Press. This is a disgrace, because when things go bad and these Black celebrities want to get “their” side of the story out, the first place these folks run to is the Black Press. If there is a story about political corruption, infidelity or other alleged crimes involving a Black public figure, the mainstream media’s attitude is usually “guilty until proven innocent.” It’s the Black Press that usually takes the “innocent until proven guilty” approach, urging fairness and caution, telling readers, listeners and viewers to wait until all the evidence is in, frequently reminding folks of all the great things that their favorite hero did in the past. The Black Press remains the advocate for Black celebrities, athletes and politicians, even now, despite the fact that so many of them seem oblivious to our existence. That is why, increasingly, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade group that represents over 200 Black-owned media companies, that reach more than 20 million readers in print and online every week, is reminding these Black public figures that Black newspapers are their champions and defenders 24/7, and that we have backed them in good times and bad. While the classic case of a Black superstar, who ran away from the Black Press for years and then returned at the eleventh hour, remains O.J. Simpson, it is instructive to see how mainstream media is covering the NFL in the wake of Donald Trump’s garbage claims that the players are somehow “disrespecting the flag and the military” if they kneel during the playing of the national anthem, a claim that was and continues to be absolute nonsense.
The Black Press backed Colin Kaepernick’s protest against oppression and police brutality from the beginning, and continues to do so. The Black Press supports Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett and other players who have responded positively in the wake of criticism. Black newspapers have printed the entire Star-Spangled Banner, including its verses supporting slavery, while many mainstream publications have bought into the Trump idiocy. When conservative newspapers and publications attacked ESPN commentator Jemele Hill for her tweets about Trump, it was the Black Press that offered unqualified support. We’ve been there through decades of attacks on Black leaders, and we remain vigilant to the constant character assassination and innuendos lodged against Black public figures at the local, state and national levels. What the Black Press wants from Black celebrities, athletes and politicians is respect, fairness, transparency and the same access provided to mainstream media outlets. Don’t just advertise in The New York Times or The Washington Post; also do business with NNPA member publications; continue to make appearances at Black radio stations; order subscriptions to Black publications, in print and online. Our subscriptions and advertising rates are more reasonable than those of the big corporate newspapers, and despite what some advertising firms say, we’re more trusted in the Black community than “general” market publications. It’s time for the Black celebrities, athletes and politicians who say they value entrepreneurship and economic empowerment to do business with the Black Press. Why should Black public figures financially support our mainstream competitors, exclusively, when those businesses have very few connections to the Black community? The Black Press was there for our Black entertainers and politicians passionately sharing their stories with our readers, listeners and viewers when no one knew who they were, we celebrate their success and we won’t assume guilt if something goes wrong, or desert them when they’re wrongfully accused and dragged through the gutter by the mainstream media. So, to the Black celebrities, athletes and politicians that think that they’re too big for the Black Press: recognize and support us as we’ve recognized and supported you all along.
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Jury Awards 7.5 Million to Man for Watermelon Walmart Injury Who knew watermelons could be so dangerous? In this case, though, it was the pallet beneath a box of watermelons that caused 61-year-old Henry Walker’s foot to become trapped: causing him to fall and break his hip in 2015. In the end, after his attorney argued Walmart should have covered the pallet, $7.5 million was awarded to Mr. Walker by an Alabama jury. Walmart wasn’t happy with the verdict (and still puts the blame on Mr. Walker), and is planning on appealing the decision. Interestingly enough, these types of displays are still being used in Walmart stores across the country (just as they were a couple of years ago).
AF Academy Radio Silent on the Motive of Hate Crime Hoax DENVER (AP) - The Air Force Academy won’t discuss what prompted a student to allegedly stage a hate crime, but a researcher says people who pull off hoaxes are sometimes trying to bolster their reputations, or they’re in trouble and want to deflect attention away from it. The academy said this week that racial slurs found outside the dorm rooms of five black students were written by one of those students. The student has since left the school. Brian Levin, a researcher at California State University at San Bernardino, said Wednesday hate crime hoaxes are often meant to attract or divert attention. He says hoaxes can also be a political statement. The slurs were found in September at a prep school on the academy grounds that helps promising students meet the academy’s entrance requirements.
Mayor Keisha? Ethnic Names No Obstacle for Black Candidates By ERRIN HAINES WHACK AP National Writer Atlanta’s next mayor could be a woman named Keisha, and observers are abuzz at the prospect. Atlanta mayoral candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is the latest in a list of candidates whose ethnic-sounding names aren’t holding them back from seeking office. Research has shown that black-sounding names could prove an obstacle for candidates applying for jobs or college, but such bias may be less of an issue at the polls. Such names are a striking contrast from those of black political leaders a generation ago, but could carry less of a stigma with black voters with friends and family who are similarly named. The 1970s era of the “black is beautiful” movement led to a boom in Afrocentric names, and many of those children are now adults working across American society, including politics.
Democrats, Blacks Win Historic Victories By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor The blue wave that swept the country last week wasn’t just a victory for Democrats, but a resounding win for African American candidates, who defied the odds—and Trumpism—to make history. In Charlotte, N.C., voters elected the first female African American mayor in the city’s history, choosing Democrat Vi Lyles over Republican Kenny Smith. In St. Paul, Minn., Melvin Carter became that city’s first Black mayor, earning slightly more than 50 percent of the vote in a field that featured 10 candidates and a write-in opponent. In Virginia, Democrat Justin Fairfax trounced Republican challenger Jill Vogel in the race for lieutenant governor. In January, Fairfax will become only the second African American to hold statewide office in Virginia. Doug Wilder was the first, serving as lieutenant governor from 1986-1990, then as governor from 1990-1994. Fairfax said his and other Democratic victories could “be the match that sparks the wildfire of progressive” change all across the country. “All across the world. This is a battle for the nation’s soul,” Fairfax said. “Since I announced my candidacy, this campaign has
been about the future, about building a Virginia where all of us have the opportunity to rise.” Most saw victories by Democrats as a referendum on President Donald Trump, whose record low job approval rating has shrunk to 39 percent according to various reports. Republicans lost races for governor in Virginia, where Ralph Northam easily beat Trump-backed Ed Gillespie, and in New Jersey, where former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Phil Murphy won election as governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. Also, in Virginia, attorney general Mark Herring, a Democrat, won reelection over Republican John Adams while Democrats gained at least 10 seats in the House of Delegates. The party also won key mayoral races in New York, Charlotte, Stamford, Conn., and St. Petersburg and, in a direct rebuke of Trump and Republicans who have tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act, voters in Maine approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid under former President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law. On Twitter University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato wrote that the results were a “backlash to Trump and Trumpism, pure and simple.”
Results may have been helped by a strong get out to vote campaign launched by the NAACP. The legendary civil rights organization and its approximately 500,000 adult and youth members around the country were on the frontlines committed to raising awareness for political, educational, social and economic equality of minorities in the electoral process, the organization said in a statement posted on its website. “The NAACP is actively engaged in increasing the African American responsiveness of citizens to be fully engaged in the democratic process,” the statement read. Terry McAuliffe, Virginia’s outgoing Democratic governor, told reporters that the election night victories were indeed a springboard for future elections, including the 2020 presidential race. “This was a spark plug,” McAuliffe said. “This is the revitalization of the Democratic Party in America.” Former Vice President Joe Biden said voters clearly sent a message to Trump. “A resounding defeat tonight for President Trump,” Biden tweeted. “Voters across the country rejected the ugly politics we have seen this past year. Instead, they chose candidates who unite
Melvin Carter was elected the first Black mayor of St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday night, Nov. 7, 2017. (Screenshot/ MelvinCarter.org)
and inspire us.” Members of the Congressional Black Caucus also engaged voters. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), urged everyone to vote. “The vote is precious, almost sacred,” Lewis said. “It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society [so] use it.” And, if that admonition wasn’t enough, the legendary civil rights leader reminded voters why participating is so important. “I was beaten, left bloody and unconscious so that every American has the right to vote,” Lewis said. “Friends of mine gave their lives. Do your part. Vote.”
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Community Policing in Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA will moderate a panel on community policing in Phoenix, Ariz.
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Law enforcement officials and community leaders will band together to host a solution seeking bridge forum with high school students in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, November 14. The theme of the forum, which will be held at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, is “Law Enforcement and Teens Learn how Living Together and Working Together Leads to Respect.” It’s the brainchild of Alan “AP” Powell and his Checkered Flag Run Foundation, which provides diverse educational programs that help underserved students and veterans. The foundation believes that access to quality educational opportunities ensures the investment of every student and veteran getting across the finish line. “I was having breakfast with constituents and saw what happened in Baltimore and in St. Louis and wanted to come up with ideas to bridge the gap between police and the community,” Powell said, describing when and how he first came up with the idea for the bridge forum. It’s the fifth such forum—others have been held in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Louisville, Ky. “We came up with six different topics: community relations, community engagement, media relations, multicultural awareness, crisis management, and conflict management,” said Powell, a member of the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board and the chairman of the Airport Subcommittee. “We thought those subjects would be perfect to create a conversation between law enforcement and stakeholders. The last bridge forum we did in Scottsdale resulted in that city’s police department making 27 policy changes.” Born in the inner city of Louisville, Ky., a short walk from the home of the legendary boxing champ Muhammad Ali, Powell graduated from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo., to become one of the country’s foremost authorities on multicultural content and leveraging brand connections with multicultural audiences. Powell partnered with the local NAACP, the Greater Phoenix Urban League and the National Newspaper Publishers Association, whose president and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. to
coordinate the participation in the forum. “It’s a great event that exhibits the NNPA working with NAACP, National Urban League, Bridge Phoenix, Arizona elected officials and law enforcement leaders to promote improving the quality of life of all people in America,” Chavis said. “In other words, this is a significant example of building civic unity and mutual cooperation in a manner that transcends the current partisan divide in the United States.” Chavis continued: “Good civic engagement leads to better social equality and access to opportunities to help communities to become empowered.” South Mountain High School’s senior class and the Teen Court, a problem-solving court within the juvenile justice system, will join the program to help seek solutions and best policing practices from top law enforcement professionals. Also, local community leaders and parents of students that work with the Teen Court and parents of South Mountain High School students have been invited to participate in the forum. During the forum, law enforcement officials from across metropolitan Phoenix will lead interactive dialogue sessions to gauge different perspectives, attitudes and beliefs about community policing and police etiquette, Powell said. Feedback from participants will be recorded and used by Arizona’s police departments for additional research and curriculum training, and to better impact the community by using best policing practices, Powell said. Other notable speakers will include Checkered Flag Run Foundation Board Member, Dennis E. Prince and State of Arizona and District 27 Representative Reginald Bolding. Panelists will include Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams; Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone; Scottsdale Police Chief Alan G. Rodbell; and Police Chief of Peoria, Roy W. Minter. George Dean, the president of Greater Phoenix Urban League, has been selected to provide closing remarks. “We have done several of these bridge forums in the past for stakeholders, and now we want to gear this event towards [high school students] to promote a better relationship between young adults and our law enforcement officials,” Powell said.
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Surging By Cash Michaels Contributing writer The enrollment period to be covered by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) began Nov.1st, and is scheduled to end Dec. 15th, for those hoping to qualify for health care coverage beginning January 1, 2018. The Trump Administration, which has made no secret of its wish to “repeal and replace” President Barack Obama’s signature legislative achievement, has done everything it can to force the ACA to whither on the vine by cutting the enrollment period from the previous three months, to just 45 days. And it has also cut the $100 million Obama Administration budget to both
advertise the open enrollment period, and slashed grant funding efforts for state and community organizations across the nation that reach those in dire need of all that the ACA offers through education and mobilization, by an estimated 90 percent to just $10 million for the entire nation. And yet, according to recent published reports, Pres. Trump’s efforts to strangle the ACA to discourage participation are coming up short. In fact, based on available numbers, people are enrolling at a higher, faster pace than last year at this time, and there’s every reason to believe that pace will continue the closer Dec. 15th comes.
While no official numbers have been released by the administration yet, The Washington Post (citing sources) reports that, “More than 200,000 Americans chose a plan on Nov. 1st (first day of open enrollment). That’s more than double the number of consumers who signed up on the first day of enrollment last year. More than 1 million people visited HeathCare.gov, the official federal website, the official said, which amounts to roughly a 33 percent increase in traffic compared with 2016.” This doesn’t account for over a dozen states that have their own health insurance exchanges. However, several states, like California, New York and Connecticut, all say they are seeing more signups over last year as well. Indeed, those wishing to enroll should go to www. healthcare.gov to qualify for federal tax subsidies to offset the rising cost of health insurance premiums. Those subsidies, better known as APT (Advanced Premium Tax Subsidies), make monthly premiums more affordable for most Americans who apply. Premiums on some health insurance plans can be subsidized as low as $87.00 per month from a high of $662.00, depending on the type of plan an applicant needs and signs up for. To make sure Pres. Trump’s efforts to squash the ACA signup period fails, several advocacy groups across the nation, including the NNPA, have stepped forward, making sure that their
US Regulators Approve First Digital Pill to Track Patients By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. regulators have approved the first drug with a sensor that alerts doctors when the medication has been taken, offering a new way of monitoring patients but also raising privacy concerns. The digital pill approved Monday combines two existing products: the former blockbuster psychiatric medication Abilify _ long used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder _ with a sensor tracking system first approved in 2012. The technology is intended to help prevent dangerous emergencies that can occur when patients skip their medication, such as manic episodes experienced by those suffering from bipolar disorder. But developers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. and Proteus Digital Health are likely to face hurdles. The pill has not yet been shown to actually improve patients' medication compliance, a feature insurers are likely to insist on before paying for the pill. Additionally, patients must be willing to allow their doctors and caregivers to access the digital information. These privacy issues are likely to crop up more often as drugmakers and medical device companies combine their products with technologies developed by Silicon Valley. The new pill, Abilify MyCite, is embedded with a digital sensor that is activated by stomach fluids, sending a signal to a patch worn by the patient and notifying a digital smartphone app that the medication has been taken. The FDA stressed however that there are limitations to monitoring patients. “Abilify MyCite should not be used to track drug ingestion in `real-time' or during an emergency,” the statement said, “because detection may be delayed or may not occur.” Patients can track their dosage on their smartphone and allow their doctors, family or caregivers to access the information through a website. In a statement issued last May at the time the FDA accepted submission of the product for review, the companies said “with the patient's consent, this information could be shared with their healthcare professional team and selected family and friends, with the goal of allowing physicians to be more informed in making treatment decisions that are specific to the patient's needs.” While it's the first time the FDA has approved such a pill, various specialty pharmacies and hospitals in the U.S. have previously “packaged” various drugs and sensors. But the federal endorsement increases the likelihood that insurers will eventually pay for the technology. Drugmakers frequently reformulate their drugs to extend their patent life and to justify raising prices. For instance, Otsuka already sells a long-acting injectable version of Abilify intended to last for one month. The patent on the original Abilify pill expired in 2015. The Japanese drugmaker has not said how it will price the digital pill. Proteus Digital Health, based in Redwood City California, makes the sensor. Merrill Hartson in Washington contributed to this report.
constituencies are properly informed about all ACA deadlines and requirements. Some states are stepping up to cover the cost of open enrollment education too, like California, adding $5 million to its efforts. The question now is, though it’s clear that many Americans are ignoring Trump’s efforts to kill the ACA, just how many of them are young people. There is concern in the health care community that most of the new signups are people who are older and have afflictions, versus young, healthy people who are needed in large numbers in order for the ACA to work properly by design.
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Eli Lilly Meets with Multicultural Groups to Discuss Healthcare in the U.S. Nineteen leaders of select, national multicultural organizations visited the headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company, the global pharmaceutical maker, for an all-day “learning lab” about the pharmaceutical industry’s role in the healthcare system. Attendees heard from Lilly’s senior leadership team, as well as, individuals working in clinical trials, research, manufacturing and medicine. Attendees also toured a drug development lab, participated in informational sessions on healthcare topics, and learned about the variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives underway at Lilly. Lilly’s senior leadership team talked about how the company values the hard work and dedication of community groups that are also committed to ensuring quality healthcare for patients and caregivers. As a company dedicated to discovering breakthrough therapies, Lilly’s senior leadership team said that Lilly welcomed opportunities to share an innovator’s perspective on the biopharmaceutical industry in the United States and their efforts to provide value to the healthcare delivery system; the company’s leaders also look forward to gaining more insight from organizations that represent multicultural communities.
A group of leaders from national multicultural organizations, including Ron Burke from the NNPA (center, gray jacket, blue shirt), visited Eli Lilly headquarters to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry’s role in the healthcare system. (Eli Lilly and Company)
Navy QB Malcolm Perry played after beginning the game in the stands (AP).
Canes Nail Walter Camp Award
Jaquan Johnson threw up the ‘U’ long before national signing day. (Miami Herald)
By Earl Heath Contributing Sports Writer The Miami Hurricanes ran their record to 9-0 with a convincing 41-8 win over Notre Dame. The Canes defense was stifling holding the Irish to 261 total yards of offense. Jaquan Johnson was a mainstay for the canes with 8 tackles one for a loss and an interception . The effort landed him the Walter Camp national Defense Player of The Week Award. “We wanted to come out and compete against a great offensive line and a great quarterback. We wanted to hold him to as minimum as yards as possible, “ said Johnson. We came out and
competed and were able to dominate them.” Johnson was the third Miami player to receive the award since 2004. He joins Brock Berlin (Oct 2004) and teammate Michael Pinkney who was honored (Oct 22 2017) . The honor of Offensive Player of the Week goes to Malcolm Perry of Navy. The Sophomore quarterback from Clarksville, Tennessee ran wild rushing for 282 yards on 33 carries and he tallied four touchdowns. Navy 6-3 (4-3) edged out a tough SMU team 43-40.Perry began the season as a slot back and was moved to quarterback early season This the 14th year the Walter Camp Foundation has given out the weekly award.
A Kings Welcome In addition, it is a rare occasion to not only see Kings and Queens and major leaders from Africa. The HAPAwards will introduce the positive images often crushed by negative stereotype and false movie portrayals.” There is a list of events this week prior to the award show on Saturday. The agenda is as follows; Thursday, November 16th 3PM-5PM CAL STATE / LAUSD media invite - location disclosed to those credentialed Dinner with the King / fashion show OPEN TO PUBLIC 7PM-12AM media / talent invite seeking fashion designers / vendors The Proud Bird 11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Friday, November 17th OPEN TO PUBLIC 6PM - 2AM Yuraba Night / Gifting Suite media / talent invite Double Tree By Hilton Hotel 6161 W. Centinela, Culver City, CA 90230 Saturday, November 18th HAPAwards - open to public 7pm - SEEKING PRESENTERS Red Carpet Pre-Show 4-6:30pm media / talent invite Alex Theater in Glendale Ca. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close with the royalty not to mention enjoying the ethnic culture and musical talents from those of Yorubaland which make up nearly 21% of Nigeria. The many events scheduled for this week will certainly be a unique experience for all that chose to attend. If you add these events to your schedule, I am sure you won’t soon forget being in the presence of the King of Yoruba and his dignitaries that support him. By Cam Buford whatsgoodinsports.com This is an exciting week in the African community as the King of Yoruba has landed in the USA. He has come to participate the Hollywood African Prestigious Awards, which will be held Saturday November 18. The purpose of the event is to bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world. The HAPAwards will blend several rich cultures from the motherland by honoring kings, queens, dignitaries, celebrities, international figures and community leaders from all facets of motion pictures, arts, sports and the music genre. By creating this platform, our goal is to give our well- deserved honorees the acknowledgment and appreciation they deserve while spreading positive messages of peace around the world. The African Royalty and Honorees in attendance will be; His Imperial Majesty The Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi - Ojaja II, representative for His Royal Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland and head of the Swazi Royal Family, His Royal Highness King (Dr.) Noble Odaifio Welentsi III of Ghana, Chief Osabarima Nana Ansah Sasraku III Mamfehene and Kyidomhene of Akuapem Traditional area of Ghana.
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From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration Museum to Open By The Associated Press A new museum dedicated to slavery and its legacy _ including segregation and mass incarceration _ is scheduled to open in Montgomery, Alabama, next spring. The opening for The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration is set for April 26. The museum is a project of the Equal Justice Initiative , a nonprofit in Montgomery that provides legal representation to prisoners who may have been wrongly convicted, to poor prisoners and to defendants in Alabama death penalty cases. The Equal Justice Initiative was founded by Bryan Stevenson, an attorney and human rights activist whose work on criminal justice issues earned him a MacArthur "genius" award . Also opening on that date is EJI's National Memorial for Peace and Justice dedicated to the victims of lynchings.
3 UCLA Players Face Punishment at Home By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Three UCLA basketball players detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting have been allowed to return home, where they may be disciplined by the school as a result of the international scandal. Freshmen LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were on a plane back to Los Angeles that was due to land late Tuesday afternoon after a 12-hour flight from Shanghai. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said the matter “has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Chinese authorities.” The players were detained in Hangzhou for questioning following allegations of shoplifting last week before the 23rd-ranked Bruins beat Georgia Tech in their season-opening game in Shanghai as part of the Pac-12 China game. The rest of the UCLA team returned home last Saturday. A person with knowledge of the Pac-12's decision said any discipline involving the trio would be up to UCLA. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the conference doesn't plan any sanctions. UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said the school is weighing its options. “I want to be clear that we take seriously any violations of the law,” he said in a statement. “In this particular case, both Athletics and the Office of Student Conduct will review this incident and guide any action with respect to the involved students. Such proceedings are confidential, which limits the specific information that can be shared.” There was no immediate word on the trio's status for the team's home opener Wednesday night against Central Arkansas. The school said the three players, along with coach Steve Alford and athletic director Dan Guerrero, will make their first public comments about the matter at a campus news conference Wednesday, but won't take questions. Scott thanked President Donald Trump, the White House and the State Department for their efforts in resolving what he called “the incident with authorities in Hangzhou, China.” He indicated that UCLA made “significant efforts” on behalf of its athletes. It wasn't clear under what terms the players were freed to return to the U.S. “We are all very pleased that these young men have been allowed to return home to their families and university,” Scott said. Trump said Tuesday he had a long conversation about the three players' status with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Ball, Hill and Riley were expected to have an immediate impact as part of UCLA's highly touted recruiting class. Instead, they are being talked about solely for their actions off the court. Ball, a guard whose brother Lonzo is a rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaged 33.8 points as a high school senior. The elder Ball played one season in Westwood and left early for the NBA draft. The Balls' outspoken father, LaVar, was in China at the time of the incident. He spent some time promoting the family's Big Baller Brand of athletic shoes with his youngest son, LaMelo, while his middle son was detained. Forwards Hill and Riley, both four-star recruits, figure to bolster 7-foot senior Thomas Welsh in the frontcourt. The Bruins traveled to China as part of the Pac-12's global initiative that seeks to popularize the league's athletic programs and universities overseas. The China Game is in its third year, and while the scandal was developing the league announced that California and Yale will play in next year's edition. The game is sponsored by Alibaba Group, the Chinese commerce giant that both UCLA and Georgia Tech visited before the shoplifting incident occurred.
Freshmen LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley (courtesy photo)
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By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Charles Burnett expected filmmaking to be a hobby, a way for him to tell the stories of the people he knew growing up in south central Los Angeles. They weren't stories Hollywood told, Burnett said in a recent interview, and for most of his four decade filmmaking career, they've been stories that have eluded Academy Awards recognition. That changes on Saturday, when Burnett will receive an honorary Oscar that will recognize his honest portrayals of
African-American lives in his feature films and documentaries. It's a surprising, but welcome, honor for Burnett, an independent filmmaker whose work has drawn praise for decades, but has never been nominated for an Academy Award. “It's totally unexpected,” he said during a recent interview. “It came out of the blue.” Burnett, 73, will receive his Oscar at Saturday's ninth annual Governors Awards, a gala dinner attended by major stars and academy leaders. Fellow honorees include actor Donald Sutherland, director Agnes Varda and cinematographer Owen
Roizman. Burnett joked that family and friends have been calling him asking to attend the event, and he'll feel a sense of relief once he's delivered his speech. “I'm the worst speaker in the world, and that's my biggest concern,” he said. “I'm stage struck, shell-shocked and everything else.” Burnett's first film, “Killer of Sheep,” starred his neighbors and friends from Watts and showed the realities of the lives of its residents and the impact poverty had on many of them. “It was just a practical solution, to use non-actors,” he said. “I couldn’t afford any named people at the time.” It was finished in 1978 and earned praise and recognition, but didn't receive a commercial release until nearly three decades later. By that point Burnett had wrote and directed several other films focusing on the black experience, including “My Brother's Wedding” and “To Sleep with Anger.” Burnett said since his days in film school at the University of California, Los Angeles, he sought to tell stories Hollywood wasn't showing filmgoers. In films about Los Angeles, Burnett said, “you never saw people of color with dignity, as real people. “Most of us that got into film school wanted to treat people fairly and wanted to show what reality was and wanted to show people of color in a true fashion,” he said. It was a writing professor at a community college Burnett that attended _ in large part to avoid being drafted into military service in Vietnam _ who Burnett said showed him the value of reading and writing and set him on his course to becoming a filmmaker. Other professors introduced him to cinema and gave him the equipment, and the knowhow, to make deeply personal films. “I never intended to make money off of it, just to be real, he said. He has since written and directed films in multiple genres, from shorts to features and documentaries. He is currently working on a documentary called “The Power to Heal” about segregation's impact on health care. Burnett, who was born in Mississippi, called segregated health care “one of the worst manifestations” of racism, and a story that not many people know about or understand. It’s a story that could be told in a multi-part series, he said, but he's been tasked to do it in 56 minutes. As for earning an Oscar for his achievements, Burnett said the experience so far is so surreal, like he's in a dream. “You can't wait to have this thing over with to be sure that it's is real, that you aren't still dreaming,” he said.
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Colin Kaepernick is Named GQ’s Citizen of the Year
Ajane Harris No. 27 (Crenshaw High) Had 2 interceptions vs.Colorado. (courtesy photo)
Trojans Headed to Championship Game By Earl Heath Contributing Sports Writer The USC Football team laid claim to its second PAC-12 South title in three years with a convincing 38-24 win over Colorado in Boulder. The Trojan win sends them to the PAC-12 title game in December and jumped out to a 20-0 halftime lead as Sam Darnold completed 21 of 34 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Deontae Burnett had six catches for 79 yards and red-shirt freshman Tyler Vaughns had 5 receptions for 90 yards including a 29 yarder from Darnold. Ronald Jones II had another great game rushing for 146 yards on 25 carries to lead the ground game as the Trojans 9-2 (7-1 PAC 12) rolled up 522 yards of offense. The Trojans still have an outside shot at a play-off picture. “I think its looking good,” said Jones. I feel like we can sneak back in there.” Ajene Harris (Crenshaw High) had 2 interceptions returning one for a 34 yards and a score in the first half.
John Houston (Serra High) had 11 tackles (9 solo) to lead the Trojans while Junior Isaiah Langley followed with ( 7)as the defense gave up 482 yards. Steven Montez completed 27 of 49 for 376 yards. Juwan Winfree had 5 catches for 163 yards and two scores to lead the Buffs 5-6 (2-7 PAC-12) in receiving. The Trojans play host to UCLA at the oliseum Saturday on Channel 7-with a 5:00PM ADD Trojans: Ronald Jones II has 1,224 yards rushing on the season. He surpassed Trojans greats LenDale White, Reggie Bush and Mike Garret on the All-time list.. He is 4th in the PAC-12 behind Bryce Love Stanford-1,622 ypg 2.Phillip Lindsey Colorado 1422, Kahil Tate (Serra High) Arizona-1293 ypg… Sam Darnold (63% comp rating-24 TD’s) and UCLA’s Josh Rosen (62% completion -21 TD’s)are 2nd and 3rd respectfully in PAC 12 passing behind Luke Fulk Washington State(66%comp. 29 TD’s Rasheen Green (8, 36 tackles) and Christian Rector (7, 27 tackles) are 3rd and 4th in PAC 12 sacks respectfully.
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Roman J. Israel, Esq. GQ Cover By Cam Buford whatsgoodinsports.com In choosing to protest the National Anthem prior to NFL games in 2016, Colin Kaepernick displayed a tremendous amount of courage, as he risked his NFL career in the process. Though it started as a small cinder fire, it has been ignited into a full-blown blaze and a major controversy of whether or not players should use this platform to bring attention to such issues. Most people would agree that attention needs to be brought to the police brutality and racial injustices that has been permeating our society for years now. In his famous, I have a Dream Speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphatically stated, “Now is the time, to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” Spike lee added, “What Colin is doing now, didn’t just come out of nowhere; there’s a tradition of African American to stand up a say something is wrong!” Spike Lee is referring to the fight for civil rights that took place in the 1960’s which is eerily similar to the issues we face today. Once he lost his voice, America loved Muhammad Ali! However, in 1967 he was shunned for his refusal to be inducted into the military, famously stating “I ain’t got no quarrel with those Vietcong.” Convicted of draft evasion, Ali was stripped of his Heavyweight Championship Belt, sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years. Though he appealed and did not go to prison, he was still unable to make a living in his chosen profession until he fought Jerry Quarry in 1970. Still reeling from the fight for civil rights in the United States, two men took it upon themselves to make a peaceful protest. Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood on the podium with
their heads bowed and their fist raised high above their heads, as they stood on the medal podium to receive their year Gold and Bronze metals during the 1968 Olympic Games. Coincidentally these men were sent home for their raised-fist protest, but not before this image became an enduring symbol of the fight for racial equality in America. In September 2016 Former President Barack Obama mentioned “The test of our fidelity to our constitution, to freedom of speech, to our bill of rights, is not when it’s easy but when hard.” Shortly of this NBA Head Coach Gregg Popovich added, “When someone like Kaepernick brings attention to this, and others who have. It makes people face the issue. Cause it’s too easy for people to let it go. Because it’s not their daily experience, and if it’s not you daily experience, you don’t understand it.” Though many people do want to just let it go, being recognized for the GQ’s Citizen of the year acknowledges that many of his fellow citizens do appreciate the courage and sacrifice that Colin Kaepernick made, as he decided to take a knee during the playing of the National Anthem prior to NFL games last season. As the controversy set in, many additional players have joined in in support of him to continue to bring awareness to the cause. Malcom Jenkins, Doug Baldwin, Kenny Stills and Michael Bennett have been the most prominent players to show support and each of them continue to be questioned for their patriotism. Even though it’s been stated multiple times by the various players that there is no disrespect intended to the Flag and the Military. Their taking a knee is only to raise awareness to issue of policy brutality and racial injustice in America. Kudos for Kaepernick for bringing much needed attention to these issues. Do you all agree that he has earned this award for his courage to take a stand and sacrifice his career? Let me know your thoughts by reaching out to me at info@whatsgoodinsports.com.
Hollywood March Against Sexual Harassment
Activist Tarana Burke, the original creator of the ‘Me Too’ hashtag, speaks at the #MeToo Survivors March & Rally on November 12, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Harvey Weinstein accuser Lauren Sivan and Oscar-winning producer Cathy Schulman are among the hundreds of women, men and children who gathered in the heart of Hollywood on Sunday afternoon for a pair of dual marches protesting sexual harassment. The Take Back the Workplace March and the (hash)MeToo Survivors March joined forces on Sunset Boulevard chanting sing-songy phrases like “Harvey Weinstein is a joke, women workers just got work,” to “Not in pots, not in plants, keep your junk inside your pants.” Schulman, who presides over the advocacy group Women in Film, told the crowd that the sexual harassment problem can't be fixed by just weeding out sex criminals. Women, she said, have to be protected from prejudice and abuse. She encouraged diversifying workplaces and reforming human resources.
Film Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Denzel Washington stars in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic Denzel Washington may be the most accomplished actor of our generation. Like a chameleon, he’s morphed from the stern father in “Fences” to a dorky, introverted attorney in this meandering crime-drama/thriller. His talent is more than enough reason to sit through the two hours and nine minutes of misguided, anticlimactic storytelling. Writer/director Dan Gilroy’s feature film debut “Nightcrawler,” about a sleazy paparazzo, hinted at a bright future. His second piece of direction—and tenth screenplay—is noteworthy for creating a uniquely, memorable character: Roman J. Israel, Esq. Israel is a socially conscious, politically-minded attorney. He’s a remnant of the ‘70s pro-Black movement. The puffy Afro, big glasses and boxy-looking suits make him look like a college professor frozen in time. Now in his mid-sixties, he’s spent the better part of his career sequestered in a Los Angeles law office, surrounded by files and books. He’s an egghead; the brains of the firm, not the dazzling courtroom attorney. At home, with record albums stacked around his cluttered apartment, it looks as if he has idiosyncrasies akin to a hoarder. His brilliant mind (he memorizes legal statutes like Martha Stewart recalls recipes) is evident. His awkwardness around people is profound, like someone with Asperger’s Syndrome. When Roman’s extroverted law partner suffers a heart attack and can’t return to work, the bookworm is forced to plead cases in criminal courtrooms, to no success. He finds work at a glitzy law firm run by a slick attorney (Colin Farrell, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”), and fails to fit in. A budding romance with a teacher/social activist (Carmen Ejogo, “Alien: Covenant”) brings him to the doorstep of reality. Working a case for a defendant, who is accused of murder, puts the naïve and income-challenged Roman in a tempting situation, where he can collect a reward. “I’m tired of doing the impossible for the ungrateful,” Israel says. Gilroy’s script exhausts its energy in the beginning, meticulously setting up Roman’s character. Then it runs out of steam and ideas. What’s the point in watching a man who is living on the edge of insanity if there isn’t a breakthrough that takes him somewhere audiences could not have imagined? Or, why tag along with a failed attorney if he doesn’t redeem himself? As the momentum flails in this character-driven film, so does Gilroy’s
direction. The pacing (editor John Gilroy of “Michael Clayton” and “The Bourne Legacy”) is decent regardless. The cinematography (Robert Elswit from “Michael Clayton,” “The Bourne Legacy”) takes the spit and polish off of Los Angeles and makes its street scenes look as grimy as those shot in New York City. The contrast between Roman’s old digs and his new fancy condo is all the more startling, because of the diametrically-opposed set designs (set decorator Meg Everist and production design Kevin Kavanaugh from “Nightcrawler”). And if prizes were given for making wonky characters appear suitably shabby, costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“The Birth of a Nation”) would win. Colin Farrell, with his slicked-back hair and fancy suits, displays the right balance of cold-as-ice calculating attorney and caring snake. Somehow, it’s a bit hard to imagine a woman, who looks like Carmen Ejogo (“Selma”) having a romantic interest in man who looks like an urban bear. Yet, their beauty and the beast flirtations are worth a gander. Both actors greatly support Denzel Washington as he crafts a character that was not previously in his arsenal. He’s concocted crooked narcotics officers (“Training Day”), pugilists (“The Hurricane”), heroic activists (“Malcolm X”) and gunslingers (“The Magnificent Seven”). In most of his performances, anger, decisiveness and self-assurance have well-complimented his leading man looks. For the first time in memory, those innate characteristics are absent. His Roman is a muddled misfit, who makes bad choices; his instincts block him. The slouched posture, protruding stomach and puffy face, also mean that Washington has laid all vanity aside to thoroughly inhabit this unique role. And, he delivers his lines with dour sarcasm. When an offer is made to Roman, the indignant attorney responds, “It’s an enema of sunshine.” The quirky story of “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” is unmemorable. However, it is a very useful showcase for one of the finest actors working today. This kind of performance makes Oscar voters stand in awe. This kind of acting keeps viewers’ eyes glued to the screen, regardless of the surroundings. Dwight Brown is a film critic and travel writer. As a film critic, he regularly attends international film festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and the American Black Film Festival. Read more movie reviews by Dwight Brown here and at DwightBrownInk.com.
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ideas on how to overcome the various obstacles they will, no doubt, be faced with in life. Houston, Texas native and 2-time Super bowl winner Darrell Green was humble enough to share his most personal stories of his upbringing, his challenges and what encouraged him to change the narrative of his family history. Today he is a father of three and has eradicated the trend of fatherless upbringings that he, his father, and his siblings have been impacted by. Proudly stating “all of me, makes up all of me!” Meaning that he is not shy about the challenges has faced and how they have made him the man he is today. Darrell summarizes his understanding that all of our youth needs “Love, nurture, provision, education and a moral compass.” He has dedicated his life to being that image for not only his family but all men, young and old, to look up too. He has also taken on the responsibility of filling in for the decay our communities have suffered with the lack of involvement from our Home, School, Church and Government. Mr. Green reciting the bible verse Timothy 1:5 which states, “the goal of our command is love, which comes from a pure heart, a good conscious and a sincere faith.” Partnering with Centene after his induction into Hall of Fame has been a perfect match, as they have a similar vision in regards assisting Americas youth in response to the deterioration of many underprivileged communities across America.
Proud native of College Grove, Louisiana graduate of Southern University and 8-time Pro Bowler Aeneas Williams also contributed some positive messages for the children in attendance at the Strong Youth, Strong Communities Summit in downtown Los Angeles. His message was simple, and to the point; “The strong rules the Jungle;” “The smart rules the strong;” “The wise rules the smart!” “He who walks with the wise shall become wise!” Mr. Williams, also shared a long-standing idea of commitment and what it takes to be successful, by asking the children; “when preparing a ham and eggs breakfast, who is more committed to that breakfast? The chicken or the pig?” “While the chicken lays multiple eggs, the pig must give his life to make the bacon…” for the afore mentioned breakfast. That’s commitment. Lastly, local fan favorite Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals and 11 time Pro Bowler, Anthony Munoz shared his motivational stories with the children in attendance. Being a kid who has never met his father, he was committed to not allowing that situation to keep him from achieving his dreams. Additionally, he wanted raise his own family, and show his mother that the lessons she instilled in him were not lost. He married his college sweetheart and they have 5 children in their marriage that as spanned over three decades.
Munoz’s message to the children was fairly simple, just saying “keep the main thing, the main thing!” As they embark on their lives and began to get pulled in multiple directions by friends, family and society. He reiterated that “setting goals and sticking to them” will only serve them well in their growth as adults in this society. This was a Hall of Fame summit hosted by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College! It was fairly easy to see that the students
were attentive to the lessons they received by Hall of Famer players as they share the multiple lessons they learned throughout the day, in front of their peers. Those that did share their learning were rewarded with signed football from the participating Hall of Fame players. These same players should be given a tremendous amount of credit for coming out and sharing their impactful stories with the children.
2008 Hall of Fame inductee Darrell Green poses with one of the award recipeients. (Bakersfield News Observer photo)
2014 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Aeneas Williams poses for a picture with some of the childen at the event. (HealthNet courtesy photo)
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