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10 ways to refine your fundraising readiness in 2017 Part Two of a Two-Part Series

3. Education and awareness. Do we have systems and materials that update and educate potential donors about our work and how they can become involved as donors and advocates?

Are you ready for a successful fundraising year? Are you already involved? Before you go full force in the marketplace – whether with cultivation or solicitation – stop and review your fundraising readiness status. Here are 10 business processes we have found impact fundraising. Take a moment to review, and consider scheduling a staff meeting to discuss.

“...consistently review your organization’s effectiveness.”

1. Customer service. Do we have a system in place that provides donors with the information or interaction they requested? Have we created a culture that ensures people who interact with our organization leave feeling informed and good about giving?

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2. Recognition and acknowledgement. Do we have a donor recognition program that seeks to make our donors and volunteers feel special and appreciated? Have we updated it for 2017?

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4. Communication. Do our current methods of communication inform people about who we are and what we do? Is our message clear and consistent? Is it up to date? Are we using methods that reach our donors and supporters as well as those we serve and advocate for?

5. Making the case. What are we selling in the marketplace? Are we clear about our financial needs and projected impact? Do we use accessible language and engaging images? Do all who are involved with fundraising know our priorities? continues to page 8

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Maternal Mortality Maternal mortality is unacceptably high. About 830 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. It was estimated that in 2015, roughly 303,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occurred in low-resource settings, and most could have been prevented. Another factor likely contributing to the upward trend, experts say, is the dramatic increase in C-sections in the United States. Today, about one in three American mothers has a C-section. That’s up from one in five 20 years ago. It’s hard to comprehend how the United States, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is now one of only eight countries – including Afghanistan and South Sudan – where the number of women dying as a result of pregnancy and childbirth is going up.

mortality), and about 50% of these deaths (3.4 million) occur at the time of delivery or during the first week of life. Maternal death also leaves over one million children motherless, which increases the risk of death for these children 3-10 times during the first two years.

- Accounts for approximately 25% of maternal deaths and is the single most serious risk to maternal health. • Infections (usually after childbirth)

More than 25 years ago, in 1987, there were 7.2 deaths of mothers per 100,000 live births in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2011, that number more than doubled, jumping to 17.8 deaths per 100,000 births.

• High blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia) - Accounts for approximately 12% of maternal deaths.

While less than 15% of all births in the United States are to women 35 years and older, somewhere between 27% and 29% of all the pregnancy-related deaths are among that age group.

• Unsafe abortion - Accounts for approximately 13% of maternal deaths.

Women die as a result of complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these complications develop during pregnancy and most are preventable or treatable. Other complications may exist before pregnancy but are worsened during pregnancy, especially if not managed as part of the woman’s care. The major complications that account for nearly 75% of all maternal deaths are: • Severe bleeding (mostly bleeding after childbirth

• Complications from delivery

In some parts of the world, unsafe abortion accounts for 1/3 of maternal deaths. Approximately 67,000 cases of abortion-related deaths occur each year.

The leading causes of maternal death are classified as direct or indirect. Direct causes are those related to obstetric complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the post-partum periods. Direct causes account for 80% of maternal death. African American women are more than three times as likely to die as a result of pregnancy and childbirth as white women in the United States, according to the CDC. Bearing a child is still one of the most dangerous things a woman can do. It’s the sixth most common cause of death among women age 20 to 34 in the United States. Of the 5,261 deaths within a year of pregnancy termination that occurred during 2011–2013 and were reported to CDC, 2,009 were found to be pregnancyrelated. The pregnancy-related mortality ratios were 17.8, 15.9, and 17.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Considerable racial disparities in pregnancy-related mortality exist. During 2011–2013, the pregnancy-related mortality ratios were: • 12.1 deaths per 100,000 live births for white women. • 40.4 deaths per 100,000 live births for black women.

The remainder are caused by or associated with diseases such as malaria, and AIDS during pregnancy.

• 16.4 deaths per 100,000 live births for women of other races.

There is a direct relationship between maternal death and infant and child survival. Approximately 7 million babies die each year before their first birthday (infant

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ViewPoints

By Dr. T

3 Steps Forward…2 Steps Back The more things change…the more they stay the same is “a hard pill to swallow” and yet continues to be an inescapable reality in this country as we stand on the precipice of yet another historic election. The circumstances surrounding the election of Donald J. Trump to the highest office in the land will be studied and scrutinized for years to come and even now face a myriad of federal and congressional investigations as the new President-Elect takes the oath of office at the end of this week. The divisiveness and resistance to who Donald J Trump is and what he represents will make him the most unpopular man to take the oath of office on inauguration day. And yet, this is the man who will be our nation’s 45th President following the historic and consequential Presidency of Barack Hussein Obama, our nation’s first African American elected to the office.

have clearly been blurred. We have clearly taken steps forward in the context of our history as a nation. Progress has indeed been slow, and many might say CHANGE has been incremental. But, however sluggish or incremental that change has been, we cannot deny its importance to us, and impact on us. As we move into the next days, months or years of this new administration we recognize that the urgency of the moment requires our attention. We have a moral obligation to not allow the freedom and liberty we now enjoy as American citizens, to be in any way compromised, diminished or undermined by an Administration led by a man who has demonstrated the emotional capacity of an adolescent throwing a temper tantrum by way of social media. His propensity to pick fights and make policy through 140 character TWEETS, demean and denigrate the high office he is about to hold. No one is compelling the President-Elect to participate in this child-like behavior; he alone has demonstrated his unprecedented lack of self-control and immaturity. Although he too is a citizen and has every right to his 1st amendment right to freedom of speech, he must never allow his infamous reputation for self-promotion and self-preservation to trump his obligation to make the nation and the people of this nation his first priority.

“CHANGE has been incremental. But, however sluggish...that change has been, we cannot deny its importance to us...”

The lived experience of one of these men demonstrates his dedication to empowerment, equal rights, inclusion, and social justice while the other does not. One is a man of high moral character with an impeccable and unquestioned integrity. One of these men has a lifetime of service to disenfranchised communities, underserved and marginalized people, and the other does not. And yet, it seems the man about to lead the nation has strengths in other areas, most notable his business acumen, that do not require him to be open or without the “appearance” of He needs our prayers. The oath of office he is about to take by placing his hand on wrongdoing. He does not have to be honest, the Bible will be the most significant and temperate or circumspect in his pursuits, nor consequential of his lifetime. Will that oath a leader beyond reproach. No. The standards Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. be as important to Donald Trump as the formerly applied to others in high office and Founder and Artistic Director consequences of it will be for all of the citizens public service have been adjusted downward The Conciliation Project and Associate Professor he swears to serve? I don’t know. 3 steps forward for this man, and the lines of what is acceptable, and 2 steps back is what I expect. I just hope and Virginia Commonwealth University legal and tolerable in the name of political pray it’s only 2 steps and not a whole staircase. DrT@Margins2theCenter.com | www.theconciliationproject.org expediency and “making America great again” Spiritual Music is our Specialty

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By Nathaniel Sillin

Health and Wealth in One — How to Make Money While Working Out The end of the year is a perennial period of self-reflection, and I enjoy partaking in setting a few New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, I’ve (more than once) enthusiastically started a year with shiny optimism only to find myself falling short a few weeks later. I know I’m not alone, and I’m encouraged by people who challenge themselves time and time again. Resolutions related to finances and health–two important components of everyone’s life–are especially common. Here are a few ways that you could tie physical activities to achieving your financial goals. Hopefully being able to tackle both resolutions at once can help keep you motivated for the entire year. Compete with yourself, or others. If you’re up for a little friendly competition, consider creating or joining a challenge and putting money on the line. There’s an online app that you can use to place a wager on how often you’ll work out. At the end of the week, you have to pay your preselected amount for each workout you miss.

accountability, and the financial aspect can add a sense of urgency and be a great motivational tool. Connect an activity tracker to rewards programs. Several services give you points each time you work out and let you redeem the points for cash, gift cards or other prizes. The real trick is to use multiple programs and maximize your rewards from every workout. Some employers also provide bonus points to employees who use these programs or have similar rewards programs of their own.

But if you complete your workouts for the week, you collect a portion of the amount paid out by everyone else. Some people make an arrangement with a friend where you each agree to work out X times a week and to pay the other person $5 or $10 for each workout missed. Or, you could opt to make a donation to a charity of your friend’s choice rather than pay each other. The goal is to provide

Make working out your work. If you’re looking to make a serious lifestyle change, and potentially some serious money, consider becoming a personal trainer or fitness instructor. While the certification process can be expensive and timeconsuming, afterward you’ll be able to charge clients for classes or one-on-one training. Or, you could try to find flexible and active work that suits your interests and experience. Gardener, referee or dog walker could be good fits to Continues to Page 11

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Celebrating the Martin Lut

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or the 2017 Urban Views Weekly Visionary leadership of Saint Paul’s 12,000 members Awards, we asked readers to nominate leaders in are widely recognized in Richmond and Richmond and surrounding areas who embody other parts of the United States. the philosophy, teachings and work of the late Paula Thomas, a Saint Paul’s member for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We also sought to identify 20 years who nominated her pastor for the individuals who display the late civil rights leader’s vision Visionary Award, says the church has influenced for social justice and human rights in their own lives as well hundreds by mentoring and being the source of strength as the lives of others. for others. “Rev. Watson Two nominees has reflected a record of quickly rose to the success and achievement top of our list: the that will continue for Rev. Dr. Lance D. generations to come,” she Watson, senior pastor says. of Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, and Tracey In acknowledging his G. Wiley, agency achievements and glowing director of The reputation, Watson, who Virginia Department arrived in Richmond Calvin McIntyre of Small Business and three decades ago from Supplier Diversity Detroit, clearly doesn’t (SBSD). plan to rest anytime soon.

His purpose is clear, he During interviews says, and it meets squarely with Dr. Watson with Dr. King’s legacy. and Mrs. Wiley, they discussed how their “One of the things I really work over the past admire about him was his three decades has The Rev. Dr. Lance Watson concern that others not largely been influenced be left out,” says Watson by the teachings of Dr. when speaking about Dr. King. “I believe it was his faith King and other historical figures. We hope that once you in God and belief in Jesus Christ that motivated him to read about their journeys, you will agree that they are worthy help people who were struggling. That resonates with me. I recipients of Urban Views 2017 Visionary Awards. started my life in a family and a community that was really

THE REV. DR. LANCE WATSON

Much like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Lance D. Watson’s voice blends rhythmic cadences and crescendos. When the senior pastor of The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church gets on a roll, his vibrant tone punctures the air with precision and power. Thus, it’s not unusual for the listener to exhale deeply after absorbing one of Watson’s sermons, which he delivers during several services each week at three different churches in Richmond and Petersburg. Congregants’ reverence for the personable minister with positive messages has become the norm. Indeed, Watson’s skillful preaching and progressive 6

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struggling. I was the 15th of 17 children.”

Watson says that with the help of generous people, churches, government loans and hard work, he was able to overcome his past. He earned three degrees from Wayne State University, along with a master of divinity degree from Virginia Union University and completed seminary school at Union Theological Seminary and earned a doctorate degree of ministry from United Theological Seminary. Throughout his studies, Watson’s sense of obligation to help others facilitated Saint Paul’s social-justice outreach. “Our entire calendar is driven by outreach,” he says, detailing the church’s plan for “The City of Possibility,” a master-plan community that will feature residential neighborhoods,

commercial and retail office spaces, a park, elementary school and a community-life facility. The project echoes that of Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign in 1967 when he planned for 2,000 poor people to descend on Washington, D.C., and other cities to meet with government ofﬁcials to demand jobs, unemployment insurance, a fair minimum wage, and education for poor adults and children designed to improve their self-image and self-esteem. Desegregation and the right to vote were essential, but King believed that African Americans and other minorities would never enter full citizenship until they had economic security, according to Stanford University’s King Encyclopedia. In addition to King, Watson says that his ministry evokes the teachings of historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist, orator and writer, and Booker T. Washington, also an author, orator and adviser to

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Aware that education also includes the arts, the church is creating a performing arts academy that Watson says will help improve students’ skills in music, along with their analytical and critical thinking skills.

Economic and financial empowerment ministries are routinely provided at Saint Paul’s, to the extent that a 17-week training program last year enabled nearly 20 participants to create their own businesses.

Creighton campus and then scaled to fit the needs of the Belt Boulevard and Petersburg campuses. For now, Watson is laser focused on what is perhaps the church’s most ambitious project to date: The multi-million dollar retail and office and housing complex on Creighton Road. The residential housing project alone is projected to cost $200 million. Yet, while building what he sees as a new civil rights frontier that embraces economic reciprocity, mutuality and empowerment, Watson says that Saint Paul’s remains in touch with its founding tenets for helping people in need.

Such outreach and programs have been driving forces for Saint Paul’s, which moved to its main campus in 2003 on what is now 300 acres in Eastern Henrico County. The church previously was located on 26th and Marshall streets in Richmond.

U.S. presidents who championed black-owned businesses, education and self help. Watson says Saint Paul’s social justice outreach is prioritized by its efforts to end hunger, improve health, housing and public education. “We focus on those four areas,” he says, noting that while such goals may sound simple, they become complex when targeting “men’s health, women’s health, children, epidemics and pandemics. Each one is widespread.” Education, with its many moving parts, is another area that Watson vigorously tackles. He describes with excitement the church’s STEM initiative, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and math. Last summer, the church ran a STEM camp that drew 55 students. When the $220 cost per student proved prohibitive for most participants, Watson raised funds for each student to attend the weeklong program at no cost.

“We as churches and charitable institutions should Two years after moving always be on the Tracey G. Wiley (Left) into its state-of-the art side of generosity,” Creighton Road facility, a he says. “I don’t second church on Belt Boulevard in South Richmond was think you are serving God by being austere.” given to Saint Paul’s by the former Weatherford Memorial Baptist Church when its membership dwindled. In 2009, Saint Paul’s opened a third church on Elm Street in Petersburg. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe hosted his first African American Business Summit at Virginia Union University last Simultaneously leading three churches, along with juggling year in late August. The capacity-filled program included speaking engagements and other responsibilities, appears representatives from several state agencies who shared natural for Watson, who credits church administrators and strategies for growth with small and minority business staff for their solid work ethic and support. owners. “I came to the congregation in my early 20s,” Watson Among those providing advice was Tracey G. Wiley, whom says. “I could not have prayed a prayer for the people who McAuliffe appointed as director of Virginia’s Department of surrounded me. It was just a gift.” Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) in 2014. SBSD Watson adds that he considers the diversity found at each of provides business certifications, development, outreach and his congregations “a privilege and incredible opportunity to funding through its small business finance authority to small, do good in different situations.” women and minority-owned businesses.

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Many of Saint Paul’s outreach programs are developed on the

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In Memoriam

Alexander Tucker, Jr. Descendant of the First African-American Child Born in America Passes away at 79 Years Old Alexander Samuel Tucker, Jr., 79, passed on January 2, 2017. He was born on December 27, 1937 in Newport News, Virginia to Mary Elizabeth and Alexander Samuel Tucker, Sr. He completed Huntington High School in Newport News, VA in 1956. In 1957, Alexander Tucker married Dorothy Virginia Sinclair and together they raised three wonderful children, a daughter, Wanda Gail, and two sons, Verrandall Samuel and Vincent Alexander. After several jobs as a waiter, Mr. Tucker became employed at the Newport News Post Office as a letter carrier from 1959-1968. In 1968, after graduating at the top of his class from CPI(Electronic Computer Programming Institute) in Norfolk, VA, he began working at NCR (National Cash Register Co.) as a Computer Operator and was later promoted to Systems Salesman until 1977. Continuing up the corporate ladder, he joined the Systems Management of America (SMA) team as Marketing Director until 1979. In 1979, after the passing of his wife, Alexander Tucker, with the support of his siblings, organized Tucker Enterprises, Inc., a family business, and purchased Boulevard Cleaners and Laundry located in Norfolk, VA. That one location expanded to sixteen locations with 117 employees. In 1984, Mr. Tucker was blessed with another daughter, Fallen Alexis. In 1986, Mr. Tucker was elected Business Man of the Year by the Tidewater Chamber of Commerce and the Tidewater Area Business Contractors Association (TABCA) and Tucker Enterprises, Inc. was named Business of the Year. That same year, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) also recognized Tucker Enterprises, Inc. as Business of the Year and Mr. Tucker was selected as a representative for small businesses to

the White House. He was also appointed as co-chairman of the Advisory Board to the School of Business at Virginia State University. After running a successful Hot Dog Vending Business (AI’s Chili Dog) in Downtown Richmond, VA for many years, Mr. Tucker retired in 2011 and lived his final days as a resident of Petersburg, VA. Alexander Tucker, Jr. is a documented descendant of William Tucker, the first African-American child born in America. The William Tucker 1624 Society, made up of descendants, has consistently made significant contributions to the City of Hampton, the state of Virginia, and areas within the United States, contributing to the cultural, social, and economic growth of local communities and nurturing children in homes, schools and churches while continuing to excel personally, professionally and academically. The Society was recognized by Governor Kaine at the Jamestown 400 Year Celebration in 2007 and received a Proclamation from the City of Hampton in April 2013. At the time of his passing, Alexander was serving as Vice-President of the William Tucker 1624 Society.

6. Partnership and collaboration. Are we positioned to partner and collaborate with organizations that can increase our effectiveness and ability to fulfill our mission? Are we “going it alone” when we could partner? 7. Business and fundraising plan. Are we operating from a plan that will guide our volunteers, leadership and staff and help ensure delivery of services as well as our financial sustainability? 8. Staff and volunteer orientation and training. Do we orient and train new and existing staff and volunteers so they can be most effective? Do these need to be documented or updated? Do we have a welcoming culture? 9. Increased engagement opportunities. Have we thought about those things we need to put in place to excite and engage current donors, volunteers and interested parties? Should these be modified or updated? 10. Impact –Can we honestly measure the impact of our work? Are we measuring the “right” things? Do we have systems in place to substantiate our ability to deliver on what we have promised? Do we have quantitative data that corresponds with qualitative findings?

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Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sinclair Tucker; sister, Diane Washington; and brother, Edwin Tucker. Celebrating his life and memory are his children, Wanda Tucker of Phoenix, Ariz., Verrandall Tucker of Virginia Beach, Va., Vincent (Shalawn) Tucker of Chester, Va., and Fallon (Barry Jr.) Jefferson of Round Rock, Texas; ten grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Carol V. Jones of Hampton, Va. and Brenda Tucker-Doswell of Baltimore Md.; one brother, William Floyd (Naomi) Tucker of Queens, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law, Carol Tucker and Mildred Johnson of Hampton, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A memorial service was held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017, at New Life Outreach International Church, 1005 Turner Road, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The William Tucker 1624 Society, C/O Walter Jones, 4325 Lacy Cove Lane, Newport News, Va. 23602. Services are entrusted to Bland & Tucker Funeral Homes, Petersburg, VA.

Staff play a critical – though often invisible – role in fundraising and volunteer engagement. Taking some time to discuss these processes can help increase results throughout the year. Engage staff from across the organization in your assessment conversation. Ask each to help afterwards by taking a small, specific action in an area you all agree needs improvement or an update. Our recommendation: consistently review your organization’s effectiveness. Take a look now to strengthen your work in 2017. Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of four books on fundraising available on Amazon.com. For help growing your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com, or call (901) 522-8727.

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Giant/Martin’s Nutritionists Share Top Five Nutrition Trends for 2017 Are you seeking solutions for your New Year’s resolutions? According to the nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets, here are the top five food trends to help make better choices for you and your family. Consider incorporating one or more of these into your journey towards health and wellness this year.

• Ethnic cuisines and flavors like sushi, Thai, Indian or Cuban are trending and becoming a more regular part of many shoppers’ diets and meals eaten at home. Being more adventurous with food provides the opportunity to experience new spices (and their benefits) as well as vegetarian meals with plant-based proteins like beans or tofu.

• Fermented foods can have benefits beyond basic nutrition. Foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir (drinkable yogurt), kombucha (lightly effervescent tea), tempeh (pressed patty made from fermented soy and sometimes grains) and kimchi (Korean side dish of pickled vegetables) contain probiotics which are excellent for gut health. These good bacteria may improve digestion and possibly immunity.

• Eating sustainably. U.S. food waste is a major concern and eating sustainably can help. Plan ahead, make a grocery list, eat seasonally, learn how to freeze and can food, and find ways to use food from “root to stem” like adding carrot tops to salad. Try making veggie stock from scraps like broccoli stalks or apple peels, or creating delicious infused water with cucumber peels and strawberry tops.

• Diets lower in carbs and higher in protein and fats might be for you if you are looking to lose weight or manage a health condition. While not the right fit for everyone, many people report success with a diet that moves them towards vegetables, fruit, lean meat, fish and nuts. Foods like “zoodles” (zucchini noodles) and beets or black bean pasta, cauliflower “rice,” meat-based snacks like turkey or beef jerky without preservatives, organic, grass-fed, or no hormone added meat and poultry have become popular.

GIANT/MARTIN’S nutritionists are also available for individual consultations and classes on various topics such as heart health, weight loss, and individualized meal planning. Visit the GIANT, MARTIN’S or MARTIN’S in Richmond websites for a complete list of upcoming free classes or to schedule an appointment. Individual consultations are $20 and participants receive back a $20 GIANT/MARTIN’S gift card upon completion.

• Meal “reconstruction” is an increasingly popular concept for the adventurous palate. Texture and depth of flavor are at the forefront of this movement. Smooth and sweet is now being replaced by crunchy and spicy at breakfast with various proteins like chicken or chorizo topped chimichurri. Lunch and dinner are also changing as vegetables become the main entrée.

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Editor’s Note: Before making major changes to your diet, please consult your doctor or a nutritionist/dietitian to help you in your journey toward a healthier diet and lifestyle, especially if you are pregnant or have any other health conditions. If interested in an interview with one of GIANT/ MARTIN’S nutritionists about nutrition trends, please contact Samantha Krepps at 717-240-1017 or samantha.krepps@ giantmartins.com.

TanyaFree.com/ Urban Views Weekly Poll In a few days, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Over a million people are anticipated to be in attendance in Washington, D.C. when he takes the oath of office on January 20th. Others will be watching from the comfort of their home or elsewhere, but there are those who don’t plan to attend or watch on TV.

What’s your take? Do you plan to attend or watch the inauguration of President ElectTrump? Check out the story and respond to this week’s poll at TanyaFree.com and the Urban Views Weekly FACEBOOK Page. Listen to the Tanya Free and Friends Talk Show Wednesdays @ 2pm on WCLM1450AM streaming LIVE @ TanyaFree.com and BlackTalkRadioNetwork.com. You can now watch us LIVE at TanyaFree.com and ustream.tv

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Scholar of the Week

By Janeal Downs

One thing Elle Anderson prides herself on, is her strong sense of self-motivation. She has learned to “stay focused, maintain and don’t get side tracked because there’s a lot of different things that go on around you that can distract you.” She has fought hard against distractions and has worked hard in school, something she feels like she is supposed to do. All while juggling extracurricular activities, Elle’s hard work has led her to currently maintaining a 4.29 GPA. “I am one who carries a burst of academic energy into the classroom every time I step foot over the threshold,” Elle stated in an essay. This is something she plans to continue doing after graduation.

Elle Anderson of John Marshall High School

GPA: 4.29 College(s) of Interest: Hampton University Major Community Service: Feeding the homeless and reading to elementary school children Strong Interests: Broadcast journalism and graphic design Favorite Activities: Dancing, softball, volunteering and working

While education is very important in her household, Elle plans to be one of the first in her family to complete college and get her degree. This upcoming fall she will continue her education by pursuing a mass communications degree from Hampton University. “I love speaking, I love to talk and I like to be heard,” Elle said about why she wants to pursue mass communications. Although she has a background in graphic design, she wants to focus on broadcast journalism. She chose Hampton because of the university’s strong mass communications program. Not only does Hampton provide a variety of opportunities to gain experience in the field while in school and after graduation, but Elle also has a cousin who graduated from the school with a mass communications degree and currently works in radio. Elle’s dream job would be to work as a sports commentator for ESPN or Sport’s Center. This is her dream job because not only does Elle love to watch sports, but she also enjoys talking and

debating about different teams. She likes watching basketball and football, but her favorite football team is the Baltimore Ravens. While she works toward her dreams as a Hampton student, Elle also plans on pledging with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She recently had the opportunity to be an AKA debutante in December where she helped feed the homeless, participated in tea parties, learned how to do ballroom dances and other activities. “They give us a lot of opportunities and they educate us on self-love,” Elle said about her experience. While she will be taking her lessons on self-love with her to college, another lesson Elle will take with her from high school is to stay focused and to make sure she manages her time wisely. While she is still in high school, Elle is on the dance team, softball team, volunteers and works. These are all some of her favorite activities. Along with helping to feed the homeless, she has volunteered to read to Radcliffe Elementary School students for Dr. Seuss day. She is also a member of Future Business Leaders of America and has received a number of awards including Running Start Young Women Political Leader and the Bill Gates Achievers Scholarship. “School has taught me a great lesson of value, which is larger than anything I have learned before,” Elle said of her high school experience. “Being the proud young lady that I am, I have never allowed failure to break me.” Now that her high school years are coming to a close and she is anticipating college life, these are some of the lessons Elle Anderson will take with her as she pursues her goals and dreams.

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supplement your income. Keep exercise-related expenses down. It can be tempting to buy new workout equipment or sign up for a gym when you’re excited about a New Year’s resolution. However, there are many ways to get fit without expensive equipment or a large gym. For example, you can find videos of free instructor-led workouts or yoga sequences online or try an app that creates and leads you through workouts. If you want to take up an activity that requires facilities, look for inexpensive options at local community centers. Raise money for a charity with every step. You may not have a strong desire to earn money but are still looking for a little extra motivation to work out. Similar to the programs that reward you with points, there are apps like Charity Miles that you can use to raise money for your favorite charities while exercising. You could also sign up for a charity walk, run or ride and know that when you cross the finish line you’ll be helping a good cause. Bottom line: By keeping costs down and looking for ways to make money while staying active you can make your budget (and body) more flexible. This approach could help you stay motivated for longer, and you can use the extra money to pursue your other goals for the year. Perhaps you’re trying to save for a down payment or vacation, focused on building your retirement savings or looking to make a significant impact in your community by donating to non-profit organizations. Every extra dollar can bring you one step closer to achieving that goal. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney

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G. Jeter) was a familiar face to many of the African American business owners at the summit. Following her presentation, she received rock-star treatment, with many attendees surrounding her to swap business cards or simply give her a hug. The affection shown by attendees for Wiley was developed long before her current role. From 2004 to 2013, Wiley was president of the former Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The organization promotes business opportunities for certified Asian, African American, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises. In 2013 Wiley became president of the newly merged Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC), formerly the Maryland and District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council. She moved to Northern Virginia for 16 months before returning to Richmond to lead the newly formed agency of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. The agency, which operates under the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, previously was the Department of Minority Business Enterprise and Department of Business Assistance. Since becoming SBSD’s director, Wiley has led the agency’s reorganization and worked toward the governor’s initiative to advance procurement opportunities and the utilization of Small, Women and Minority (SWaM) Owned Businesses in the Commonwealth. Wiley says that a new micro business designation enabled the SBSD to certify more than 5,300 companies and award over $357 million in contracts in the 2016 fiscal year. Wiley, who appears to handle the job with her customary ease and finesse, admits that it has been more than she anticipated. “Politics is more a part of it and that’s new to me,” she says. “There are a lot more

regulations, layers of policies, sign offs from authorities, checks and balances.”

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In her role with the supplier development councils, she often worked directly with the affiliates’ 400 to 800 minority businesses. Much of the work was event-driven and involved sourcing. “We don’t do that same sort of sourcing here,” she says. “We’re still working on the tools to do that. There are a lot more privacy issues involved here. Those (diversity supplier) companies were members. Here, there are those who don’t want to be solicited. “With the state there are 14,000 to 20,000 companies,” Wiley continues. “SWaM alone has 14,000 companies. I do know a lot of those companies, but here it’s harder for me to know them all.” Yet, Jeter, a marketing and public relations specialist who previously worked in media relations for Virginia State University, leans on her creative spirit whenever possible. Although much of her time has been spent building a new leadership and administrative team at the agency, Wiley says her main goal is to provide greater access to small businesses’ owners. She explains how the SBSD is responsible for establishing and preserving a customer base of certified businesses owned by servicedisabled veterans, women and minorities. Small businesses with 250 employees and $10 million annually in revenue are included, along with micro businesses with less than 25 employees that average about $3 million in annual revenue. Although there are “no set-asides for women and minorities, certification allows them greater access to the bidding process for some 119 state agencies,” says Wiley. “All of the agencies must submit a plan as to how they’re going to forecast to use SWAM and smallbusinesses,” says Wiley.

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