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Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper, July 17, 2010
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Killed It B5 Grant Verdict A11 for Painkillers A9
AFRO National Briefs high,” Allen said, according to the blackvoices.com report. “It’s
going to cause crime to go up. There will be more drug babies.”
Huffman said she will not resign and continues to support the
Alvin Greene, S.C.’s ‘Mystery Candidate,’ Cleared controversial Proposition 19.
Your History • Your Community • Your News Alvin M. Greene, South Carolina’s new Democratic nominee “Prop. 19 is about eliminating enforcement practices that
The Afro-American Newspapers for Senate, paid his candidate filing fee from his own pocket, are targeting and creating a permanent underclass of citizens, of
Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters state law enforcement officials said last Friday. African Americans, caught in a criminal justice system while
2519 N. Charles Street The unemployed military veteran had come under other people, a more privileged class, go free,’’ Huffman said in
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 investigation pertaining a statement.
410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 to his ability to pay the According to the report, Allen said Huffman’s position may
www.afro.com $10,440 filing fee in his be motivated by financial gain offered by The Open Society
surprisingly successful Institute – a marijuana legalization group – that recently gave the
Founded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892 campaign. NAACP $700, 000.
Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II Though he did no
campaigning and no N.C. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Presents Check
Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr. fundraising, Greene to State HBCUs
Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222
convinced more than The North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200 100,000 South Carolinians recently presented participating North Carolina Historically
Director of Advertising/Sponsorship Development & Sales to vote for him, beating out Black Colleges and Universities with a symbolic check for
Susan Gould - 410-554-8289 former judge Vic Rawl, AP Photo $110,000 during the closing ceremonies of the 2010 NCLBCF
susangould@afro.com who served in the state Alvin Greene Education Scholarship Weekend, according to a press release.
Advertising Manager - Robert Blount - 410-554-8246 legislature for four terms. This year’s two-day conference and fundraising event
Sr. Advertising Account Executive - Annie Russ - 410-554-8235 From the beginning Greene, 32, maintained that the monies was one of the most successful in the program’s history, with
Advertising Account Executive came from his penchant for saving and frugal living. That claim
Marquise Goodwin - 410-554-8274 was validated, State Law Enforcement Division Chief Reggie
Director of Finance - Jack Leister - 410-554-8242 Lloyd told The Associated Press. In reviewing Greene’s bank
accounts, SLED agents found an October deposit of nearly
Archivist - John Gartrell - 410-554-8265
$6,000, Greene’s military exit pay, and about $3,000 from state
Community & Public Relations Manager and federal tax refunds, Lloyd said.
Diane W. Hocker - 410-554-8243 “He clearly does not have someone paying him. He just
Editorial decided to take his money and run for U.S. Senate. There’s no
Executive Editor - Talibah Chikwendu - 410-554-8251 big conspiracy,” Lloyd said.
E-mail: editor@afro.com The obscure candidate’s victory spawned a political battle
Managing Editor - Kristin Gray - 410-554-8277 that’s reached beyond the state. House Majority Whip James
Washington Bureau Chief - Zenitha Prince - 202-332-0080, ext. 119 E. Clyburn, D-S.C., and others had questioned whether Greene
E-mail: dceditor@afro.com
- who lives at home with his sick father – was planted by the
Global Markets Republican Party.
Director - Benjamin M. Phillips IV - 410-554-8220 And Greene’s personal troubles, including AP reports that
bphillips@afro.com he faced felony obscenity charges for showing pornographic Courtesy Photo
Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager material to a University of South Carolina student last year, The North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
Edgar Brookins - 202-332-0080, ext. 116 stirred up a clamor of requests for his exit from the race. presents a check to 10 state HBCUs for $110,000.
Baltimore Circulation/Distribution Manager With little campaigning, no Web site and paltry funds,
Sammy Graham - 410-554-8266 Greene’s platform and plans to aid the community are largely contributions to the 10 participating schools increasing to
Production Department - 410-554-8288 unclear. $110,000 from $100,000 in 2009. Over 1,000 scholarship
However, he will address the Manning, S.C., chapter of the banquet guests, 500 prayer breakfast and scholarship luncheon
NAACP on July 17 in his first public address since winning the guests and over 200 conference attendees gathered at the
Washington Office Democratic primary. Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Research
1917 Benning Road, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002-4723
Triangle Park, Durham, N.C., for the 2010 event.
202-332-0080 Fax: 1-877-570-9297
California NAACP Leader Under Fire Rep. Alma Adams, chair of the North Carolina Legislative
General Manager
According to blackvoices.com, over 20 African-American Black Caucus Foundation (NCLBCF), said providing college
Edgar Brookins - ext. 116
leaders in California are calling for the resignation of Alice student’s financial assistance is key because of the faltering
Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112
Huffman, president of NAACP’s California State Conference, economy.
Customer Service, Home Delivery and Subscriptions: after she announced her support of efforts to legalize marijuana “It is becoming increasing difficult, in today’s economy,
410-554-8234 in the state. for students to realize their dream of a college education,” said
Customer Service@afro.com Among those allegedly calling for her resignation is Bishop Adams. “Many students are forced to postpone or even forego
Billing Inquiries: 410-554-8240 Ron Allen, a member of the International Faith-Based Coalition, college because they just cannot afford it. Scholarships are
Nights and Weekends: 410-554-8282 who said Proposition 19 would be harmful to Black Americans. crucial to these students’ success.”
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By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
SOLID
for what?”
election
($1.5 million), there has been no settlement with Wanda
Presidential candidate John officials. Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
McCain’sGrant’s
Johnson, attack onmother.
ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.
Associated Community
Burris, who said the jury’s verdict was were doing those things without
“compromised,” long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
Organization for Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
hopes Grant’s family can get the justice they’ve been seeking in
confirms the success of the sion, were fired. him for President. children – was issued Friday
a civil court.
organization, the head of the “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. after Julian was discovered
“The family is extremely disappointed in this verdict,”
group
Burris
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said.
support
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It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
The trial centered on police brutality and a heightened look
because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
at law enforcement abuse. Grant, who worked as a butcher in
McCain, who is running for been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
president
the Oakland on the
area, Republican
was out on tick-Newcharged
Year’s Eve,with, celebrating
casting fraudulentwith Blind ambition. Too risky for
et, lashed out at ACORN in the votes.”
a group of friends. An altercation broke out on one of the trains America.
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Obama, contending the group “is marily because of the way Since McCain’s comments,
BART Police were called to scene. Grant and his friends were SQUARE HIGH
on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been
detained. rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and
ing one of the greatest frauds in
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with Mehserle and another BART The
democracy.” officer
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video then shows Mehserle jumping
a non-partisan up, stepping
being registered back,doing
and those organization’s Boston and Seattle
grabbing
Web site, his foundweapon and firing
those claims to a single shot into Grant’s back.
the registration. offices and stole computers.
Mehserle, who gave
be “exaggerated,” witha “notearful
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the witness “Westand,
have a After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
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service
destroying weapon.
fraud.” ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
Mehserle’s
Hurd believes tearful plea and defense
the McCain Mostattorney Michaelneglect to
news account “is going to have her life ended.”
Raines’s
charges were maneuvering
politically in his closing
motivat- argument
point out that mayACORN haveisswayed A worker in Providence, R.I.,
the jurors’ decision.
ed. required by law to turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
“He did not intend to shoot his firearm,” Raines said. also fail
She said, “Because it’s low- istration forms. And they ing, “We know you get off work
“That’s
and why there is no
moderate-income to note that
murder (charge).
people, That’sit was
why thethere
organiza-
is at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
and people of color, I believe the tion,
no manslaughter (charge). There has to be an intent or intent in many instances, that first
to A caller to one office left a
McCain
kill. Thiscampaign thinks those
is an accident,
brought the phony registrations
folks – plain and simple. This is what
message on the answering
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
the evidence shows. We don’t have here evidence of criminal
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
negligence.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get
sarily true.”
That’s
ACORN notis the way Cephus
no stranger to Johnson, points,Grant’s
preferring uncle,
to airsees it.
mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
Johnson,
controversy. who serves as the family spokesman, said his
ing ads that seek to link Obama nephew nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
1 BANANA
Americans. With 400,000 mem- Announcer: Who is Barack eys, they’re going to get assassi-
ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
than 1,200 neighborhood chap- baptism performed at warp Another message said, “You
ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys just (expletive
Feeldeleted)
at ease knowing that you’ve got your daily finances under control.
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come to our country, consume
living wages, healthcare for the Talbot, part of the Chicago every natural resource
When itthere is, to managing your money, the key is finding the right balance. SunTrust can help with
comes
underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and make a lot everything
of babies. That’s
from fast access to funds to daily balance alerts so you can budget effectively, save auto-
izing voter registration drives. impressive that he was asked to all you guys do.matically
And then suck
and manage stress. To find out more about how you can stay in control of your finances, visit
But none has been as withering train the ACORN staff. up the welfare and expect every-
suntrust.com/solid, call 800.SUNTRUST or stop by any branch to speak with a SunTrust representative.
and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one else to pay for your hospital
With the presidential election engage in? Bullying banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
less than two weeks away, Intimidation tactics. Disruption your kids die. That’s the best Before age five, every room is a classroom.
ACORN’s detractors allege the of business. ACORN forced move. Just let your children die. Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things like
Photo risky
by Dennis J. Freeman Forget about paying for hospital
organization has engaged in mas- banks to issue home loans. counting and identifying shapes activate a child’s learning ability,
Cephus
sive voterJohnson,
registrationthe uncle
fraud after of Oscar
The sameGrant,
typesisofshown
loans thathere bills for them. I’m not gonna do
at and help them enter school more prepared. That’s why PNC
theareported
post-conference
discovery of following
bogus the verdict
caused of a white
the financial crisis we’re it. You guys are lowlifes. And I founded Grow Up Great and its Spanish-language equivalent Crezca
transient
names, suchpolice officer
as Mickey in downtown
Mouse in today.Los Angeles. hope you all die.”
con Éxito, a 10-year, $100 million program to help prepare young
Hurd thinks the hate calls will
children for school and life. Pick up a free bilingual Sesame Street™
cease soon.
“Happy, Healthy, Ready for School” kit at a PNC branch. It’s filled
“In two weeks, I think these
attacks will be over. But I think it with all kinds of simple, everyday things you can do to help a child
will be harder for us to get our learn. Together, we can work with our communities so an entire
name back on good graces generation won’t just grow up... but grow up great.
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B10 The Baltimore Afro-American, May 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009
educational and service opportunities. The number of shootings on record for any month
youth violence prevention program is currently of June. And, this year, juvenile nonfatal
By Melanie R. Holmes the state and the nation in the and independent, often active in Baltimore City and Prince George’s shootings are down 37 percent compared to the
AFRO Staff Writer number of male adolescents choose not to ask health County as a community-based monitoring previous year.
who have carried a weapon, organization for juvenile offenders. “The grant funding will allow the
professionals for help with
A major health disparity brought a weapon to school However, amidst protests from many city Department of Recreation and Parks to
their problems. and state individuals and youth advocates, offer more activities at 10 centers located in
exists between the young and who do not go to school
Male-friendly healthcare O’Malley is also planning a youth jail to be vulnerable neighborhoods this summer,” she
men of Baltimore and because they feel unsafe.
those throughout the rest Baltimore also leads the state
facilities, the expansion built in Baltimore City. Protesters feel the said. “Clearly, the governor understands the
of the country according to and country in the number of healthcare options $104 million facility should be scrapped in needs of young people in our communities.”
Johns Hopkins University young men who smoke and outreach efforts are favor creating more educational opportunities The 10 centers with extended hours are:
researchers. Issues of drugs, marijuana regularly and have suggested by the report to for troubled youth. But the governor’s office Lillian Jones, 1310 Stricker St.; Robert C.
violence and poverty are attempted suicide. decrease the disparity. said funding geared toward at-risk youth has Marshall, 1202 Pennsylvania Ave.; Samuel
compounded by limited “The high rates of poverty “We need programs increased 300 percent under the O’Malley- Morse, 424 S. Pulaski St.; C.C. Jackson, 4910
access to healthcare, which clearly contribute to the that help to support Brown administration, and has reduced the Park Heights Ave.; Patapsco, 844 Roundview
puts them at greater risk for social construction of what’s families, especially during number of juvenile offenders sent out of state Rd.; Greenmount, 2304 Greenmount Ave.;
physical and psychological going on in the city compared the transition of [male] where the odds of success are lower. Chick Webb, 623 Eden St.; Coldstream, 1401
concerns that can negatively to other parts of the state,” adolescence,” Marcell said. Rawlings-Blake noted Baltimore’s progress Fillmore St.; Crispus Attucks,1601 Madison
influence family members and Marcell said. “As part of that, “We spend a lot of time in in reducing violent crime and keeping families Ave. and Fort Worthington, 2710 E. Hoffman
sexual partners. you’ve got a lot of broken the first few years of life safe. In June, the city recorded the lowest St.
The report, “Baltimore’s households.” supporting children. It would
Adult Literacy
be nice to support these boys
“Sixty-nine percent of deaths are caused during the transition from
childhood to adolescence.”
by assault/homicide among 15 to 24- year- The lack of school Continued from A1
old Baltimore males.” retention is also to blame for a
lot of young men engaging in
give up. can’t succeed here because of the language
“I think more often than not they were barrier. With the native-born, they just struggle
Young Men: In Their Prime?” Lack of medical insurance destructive behavior, Marcell struggling with reading and math skills to for whatever reason. It’s very hard to go
suggests the wellbeing of the prevents many males from said. Cutting school leaves begin with and by eighth or ninth grade they through a job-training program to learn how to
city’s male population, aged seeking health services. Afri young men unsupervised and are floundering and end up leaving,” he said. do something if you don’t know how to read.”
15-24 years old, depends can Americans, Latinos, with plenty of time to venture Of the students at GHCC, half are English Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said 31
on increased availability high school absentees, toward unfavorable activities. language learners. According to the Maryland percent of adults in Baltimore City are without
of healthcare services and poor and near-poor young “[We need] funding Association for Adult Community and a high school diploma. To promote literacy,
programs. support to keep boys in Continuing Education (MAACCE), 6 percent she said she fully funded Enoch Pratt Library
males are most likely to
“A lot of the services in school, work with police to of Baltimore’s foreign-born population speaks in the city’s budget to keep all community
Baltimore are geared toward be uninsured and put off
work positively with young English “less than very well.” Of the entire libraries open, and declared June 23 Literacy
female reproductive health seeking medical attention men, and to work with Baltimore population, 27 percent are English Day throughout the city.
and women’s health services,” or buying prescription juvenile justice to keep them language learners, 21 percent have beginning “Adult literacy is a crisis for Baltimore,”
said Arik Marcell, co-author drugs due to the financial from being incarcerated,” he level skills and 11 percent have more than 12 she said. “The right to literacy is a city top
of the report. “There’s not burden. said. years of education. priority and should be a national priority.”
really a lot [of effort in] But other factors steer “It’s very much a dichotomy,” Elliot said.
involving men in those kinds males away from health Baltimore has several “With foreign-born people, they are often For more information on GHCC, visit
of settings. That’s similar services as well. low-cost healthcare facilities, highly educated in their own countries but they www.GreaterHomewood.org.
across the nation.” Women are socialized including the Healthy Teens &
The brief states that 69 Young Adults Clinic at 1372
to use health facilities
percent of deaths are caused
afro.com
W. North Ave. To contact a
by assault/homicide in this whereas males, who are
health professional there, call
age group. Baltimore leads socialized to be tough
(410) 396-0353.
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rule. All we can do is hope that good sense
I am being penalized for something that made
me run slow.’’’
prevails.’’ Fraser will fly back to Jamaica and seek
By Max Delany and Jason Somali group, al-Shabab, Somalia.
Fraser had a dental procedure performed a hearing before her national federation as
Straziuso called for militants to attack Sheik Yusuf Sheik Issa, an
in May and then flew to China for the meet. soon as possible. “She wants to have her name
Associated Press Writers sites in Uganda and Burundi, al-Shabab commander, told
“The up and down in pressure (during the cleared,’’ James said.
two nations that contribute The Associated Press early
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) troops to the African Union Monday that he was happy
— An al-Qaida-linked Somali peacekeeping force in with the attacks in Uganda
militant group suspected in Somalia. but refused to confirm or was an Ethiopian restaurant overturned chairs at the Ugandan President Yoweri
twin bombings in Uganda’s The attacks on two soft deny that al-Shabab was – a nation despised by the al- scenes of the blasts, which Museveni toured the blast
capital, that hit crowds targets filled with civilians responsible. “Uganda is one Shabab militants. went off as people watched sites Monday and said that the
watching the World Cup final, also raise concerns about the of our enemies. Whatever Ugandan government the game between Spain terrorists behind the bombings
endorsed the attacks July 12 capabilities and motives of makes them cry, makes us spokesman Fred Opolot and the Netherlands. The should fight soldiers, not
but stopped short of claiming al-Shabab, which the U.S. happy. May Allah’s anger be said Monday there were attacks appeared to represent “people who are just enjoying
responsibility. As of AFRO State Department has declared upon those who are against indications that two suicide a dangerous step forward by themselves.’’
press time, the death toll had a terrorist organization. If us,’’ Sheik said. bombers took part in the late al-Shabab, analysts said, and “We shall go for them
risen to 76, according to the confirmed that the group Kampala’s police chief, Sunday attacks, which left could mean that other East wherever they are coming
U.S. State Department. carried out the attacks, it Kale Kaihura, said he dozens wounded. African countries working from,’’ Museveni said. “We
The blasts came two days would be the first time al- believed al-Shabab could be Blood and pieces of flesh to support the Somali will look for them and get
after a commander with the Shabab has struck outside responsible. One of the targets littered the floor among government will face attacks. them as we always do.’’
Community Calendar
July 16-18 Bring the family out to this July 22 Baltimore. 5-8 p.m. Come July 25 Ave., Baltimore. 4-8 p.m.
Artscape 2010 event featuring kid-friendly Third Thursdays at the out for a night of fun and Gospel Crab Feast Enjoy delectable crab dishes
140 West Mount Royal entertainment as Harborplace Lewis delicious food. $5. For more Celebration 2010 at this annual celebration. For
Ave., Baltimore. Various celebrates 30 years. For more Reginald F. Lewis information: 443-263-1800. The Champagne more information: 410-664-
times. View the work of more information: 410-243-1333. Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., Ballroom, 2701 W. Patapsco 8300.
than 150 artists, fashion
designers and craftspeople at
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The event also features live
performances from Musiq
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July 16
Kickin’ it with the King
New Psalmist Baptist
Church, 4501 Old Frederick
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July 17
Reggae Wine Festival
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July 20
Ear Candy
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July 21
Warm Wednesdays
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Opinion
Echoes of Dred Scott in the
Oscar Grant verdict Enshrined by Chief Justice
“It is difficult at this Taney’s court that Blacks “had
William P. day to realize the state of no rights which the white
Muhammad public opinion in regard to man was bound to respect,”
that unfortunate race which it appears that 153 years
prevailed in the civilized and enlightened portions of the world after that legal opinion was
at the time of the Declaration of Independence, and when the given, the same remains true
Constitution of the United States was framed and adopted; regarding police violence
but the public history of every European nation displays it in against unarmed Black people.
a manner too plain to be mistaken. They had for more than a While the Scott case codified
century before been regarded as beings of an inferior order, the denial of citizenship rights
and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either to both free and enslaved
in social or political relations, and so far unfit that they had Blacks, what today’s Grant
no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” (Chief case has in common with the
Justice Roger B. Taney, in writing for the Supreme Court’s former Scott decision is a
majority opinion regarding Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857). specific and callous disregard
for the lives of Black people in
The recent verdict against a former Bay Area Rapid Transit the American legal system.
(BART) police officer, in a Los Angeles courtroom, has once While it is interesting to
again revealed the uneven application of justice concerning note that the Scott case has
the killing of unarmed Black youth at the hands of White law never been overruled by the continues to lurk behind the façade of “equal justice under
enforcement personnel. Supreme Court itself, the portion regarding citizenship was the law.” While the Civil Rights movements of the 1950s and
Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of overturned through the passage of the 14th Amendment in
‘60s helped to put laws on the books to address inequality on
22-year-old Oscar Grant, on New Year’s Day 2009, Johannes 1868. With questions of citizenship having then been resolved,
the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, these
Mehserle claimed to have confused his .40 caliber service the unresolved portions of the Dred Scott decision remain
weapon for his “non-lethal” Taser when shooting Mr. Grant alive and well in many United States courtrooms to this very codes focused more upon public accommodations, voting rights
in the back. While dozens of witnesses and cell phone video day. Prejudiced juries, police misconduct and latent racism in and public access than with biases inherent to the legal system
confirmed the victim was no threat to himself or to others, the criminal justice system all bear witness to this fact and, as itself.
Mehserle, who claimed to be fearful of the young man’s alleged reflected by the Oscar Grant shooting, the law is watered down The Dred Scott decision established that the rights of Black
movements, killed Mr. Grant as he laid face-down, subdued by for some while made stricter for others. people were subordinate to that of whites, and the Oscar Grant
police officers, on an Oakland train station platform. As the family and supporters of Oscar Grant continue to verdict proved that this is still the case. However, as pressure
Subsequently desiring a “fair trial” for the former officer, the press for justice, the last hope for redress lies with lawsuits and mounts for the federal government to look into what many
State of California agreed to a change of venue from Oakland perhaps charges of civil rights violations brought against the now see as a miscarriage of justice, how many more Oscar
to Los Angeles, where, after a short deliberation, the slap on the former officer in question. While these actions will never bring
Grants will there be in the Black community as increasingly
wrist verdict angered many, sparking street demonstrations and the life of Mr. Grant back to his loved ones, a proper expression
militarized police forces continue to excuse what they call
calls for additional federal charges. Raising serious questions of justice may see to it that society will never again tolerate the
not only about the value of Black life in a so-called post-racial cold-blooded killing of unarmed and subdued civilians at the “justifiable homicide?”
America, but also whether juries are capable of rendering fair hands of law enforcement.
decisions in racially-charged police on civilian homicide cases, Nevertheless, embedded in the U.S. legal system, from Brother William P. Muhammad is an author and a graduate
the Grant verdict echoes the majority opinion of the Supreme the very beginning of the American republic, the kernel of of the University of Texas at El Paso. Post comments at www.
Court’s infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision. racism that poisoned the foundation of American jurisprudence wisdomhouseonline.com
Who Should Really Be Drug Tested? Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch unifying to cut the unemployed off at the kneecaps. Meanwhile, unemployed?)
has a proposal for the Hatch wants drug testing. Given this vote on the unemployment In my own review of online responses to the failure
unemployed. He wants benefit extension, perhaps Sen. Hatch and the 42 might want to of H.R. 4213 in the Senate, I’ve found posts that describe
them drug tested before they demonstrate that they were not impaired when they took their the unemployed as “losers” and “lazy.” At the same time,
can receive unemployment vote. many of our unemployed brothers and sisters have posted
benefits. Hilarious! With Labor Secretary Hilda Solis was among the many blasting poignant accounts of what their lives are like after they
unemployment rates at 9.7 the Republicans for playing games with people’s survival. have lost their job, of making choices to feed children or
percent, with nearly six In Denver last week, she told Latino elected officials that the
spend money on transportation for job search, of adjusting
million Americans out of loss of unemployment benefits for more than 200,000 people
expectations downward, of applying for positions for which
work for at least six months, a week would be “devastating.” Some Republican senators
they are overqualified, only to be rejected because they are
with more than a million say the bill was too costly, and loaded up with too many
people without support since amendments to pass. But debate on this legislation has lasted overqualified.
their unemployment benefits for more than two months – the House of Representatives And Orrin Hatch wants to impose drug testing. When the
have run out, Hatch proposes voted for unemployment benefit extensions back in March. The United States Senate turns its backs on unemployed citizens to
play partisan games who should really be drug tested?
Julianne Malveaux drug testing for unemployed tab on this bill is $18 billion, which is not chump change but
people. it is certainly just a fraction of the $700 billion bank bailout There is the possibility that the Senate will reconsider the
He and some of his colleagues are actually the ones who and just half of the money we just sent to support our effort in unemployment extension, perhaps passing it as a stand-alone
need drug testing. How could the Senate, by a vote of 57-42, Afghanistan. bill, but they made no commitment after last Thursday’s vote.
prevent legislation that would have provided an unemployment Unfortunately, the Republican senators are taking their If unemployed people would share their ire with the Senate,
benefit extension from moving forward? What could they cues from those who are demonizing the unemployed. perhaps these folks would understand. For the moment, though,
possibly have been thinking? Sen. John Kerry (D-Ma) Writing for the US Chronicle, Stephanie Lee reported that they have thumbed their noses at the nation’s unemployed. In
described the action as “One of the worst moments I’ve seen online hostility toward the unemployed is notable, with those doing so, they’ve made it clear who really needs drug testing.
in 25 years in the United States Senate. In time of economic who need help being called “whiners” and “pathetic.” Some
trouble, our country expects Democrats and Republican’s to companies looking for workers indicate they will not consider Julianne Malveaux is president of Bennett College for
pull together.” people who are unemployed, no matter what the reason. (Now Women in Greensboro, N.C.
This is politics at its absolute worst, with Republicans that is fascinating logic – who needs work more than the
B10 The Baltimore Afro-American, May 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009
Lavolia Johnson
Brenda Sykes
and Irene Player
CNN White House correspondent Suzanne visited Morgan State University to speak with
Malveaux, an African-American journalist journalism students.
noted for her hard-hitting interviews and Members of Morgan State’s staff also turned
presidential election coverage, recently out to hear from the leading journalist.
Christine J. Moore, Nikita Haysbert and Janie Greenwood Harris, Kim De Laine and
Dorothy Marshall Ruby Coleman
Joy Owens and Mattie Mumby The Hon. Miriam Hutchins, Ivy Gates-Smith
and Aileen Taylor
Dr. Terri Hackett, Ruth B. Hunt, Bishop Vashti Dr. Roselyn Hammond, Alice G. Pinderhughes
Murphy McKenzie and Doris P. Holmes and Laverne Turner
Barbara, Taylor and Monzella Owings
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Sports Analysis
LeBron: ‘I
The Draft is Dead, And the Did It for Me’
Miami Heat Killed It The hottest topic in sports is
the departure of NBA megastar
the issue.
To start with, everybody
If he wanted to hold a press
conference and release the
By Stephen D. Riley LeBron James from Cleveland. in America knew LeBron was news to the country as a whole,
AFRO Staff Writer To be honest, this whole a free agent and was going to he did it the right way. If he
business makes me sick. I am leave Cleveland. The reaction had informed the team of his
As journalists across the not getting that queasy feeling of the team to the fact that decision, it would have made
country continue cook up from LeBron’s actions, but he didn’t inform them of his the news that same day.
prognostications of how the from the media’s handling of destination is a bunch of crap. Continued on B9
effects of LeBron James’
“decision” will sizzle for years
to come, you can add another
item to the grill: building
through the draft. AP Photo/J.Pat Carter
In covering the nonstop
circus that was the John Wall The Miami Heat became instant favorites to win the NBA
draft sweepstakes, one of the championship after signing stars LeBron James, Dwyane
points that new Washington Wade and Chris Bosh.
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis rosters through sophisticated Hall of Fame center ink a
mentioned repeatedly to trades and free agency. groundbreaking seven-year
reporters was that he wanted Although the Heat’s 2006 title deal with Los Angeles. The
to build through the draft. team was fueled by Wade, it Lakers also made a draft day
Mind you, this was weeks ago was headlined by Shaquille trade that same offseason,
before Miami’s new empire was O’Neal, who was acquired in acquiring Kobe Bryant from the
erected so Leonsis’ idea seemed a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets and laying
noble and refreshing at the time. Lakers in 2004. the championship foundation
Weeks later and Leonsis’ Before the 2010 summer down of three straight titles in
strategy seems as outdated as of LeBron, it was the 1996 just a matter of weeks.
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analog TV. summer of Shaq that saw the Continued on B9
Building through the draft
is the “ideal way” of doing
things in most professional
sports. It’s cheaper, easier to
manage and most leagues sway
rules in teams’ favor that allow
them better flexibility to retain
drafted players.
ck lis t:
he
But the downfalls of
building through the draft can
eady c
r R
be plentiful. Draftees bust more
than they boom which makes
Summe
E
drafting for most teams a slow
and patient process. Developing
talent is an area most teams
routinely struggle with and My BG rgy
fitting players into schemes and
e En e
mixing them with coaches can
ck H om
take years to master.
or Qui
Drafting is all about patience f
Call k-up
and potential but in today’s
h ec filters
tem
NBA, patience and potential
will get you fired. Ask any C sys
ex-coach associated with the
co oling
league.
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Now, consider what
the Miami Heat just did in Chan
acquiring James, Chris Bosh
ans
and retaining Dwyane Wade.
That power-packed trio now
ing f
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Nation’s First Black Army New Initiative to Aid At-Risk War Veterans
Chaplain Honored United States Veterans
Initiative (U.S.VETS) a non-
CEO Dwight Radcliff, an
Air Force veteran, expressed
delivery to veterans and is the
largest non-profit provider of
veteran housing programs in
the country.
U.S. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin profit organization founded his approval of the grants.
recently introduced a resolution honoring the life and service in 1992 to “serve those who “We are proud of the fact Maryland Food Bank
of Chaplain Henry Vinton Plummer. Chaplain Plummer, a served,” was awarded $2.4 that our organization has Continued from B7
former slave from Maryland, became the first Black chaplain million in grants from the been recognized by Labor
in the U.S. Regular Army. U.S. Department of Labor’s Secretary Hilda L. Solis as Gill-Simpson, The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation and the
The resolution passed by Veterans’ Employment and deserving to receive these Charles T. Bauer Foundation.
unanimous consent. Training significant Maryland Food Bank CEO Deborah Flateman said the the
“Henry Plummer faced injustice Service grants,” said kitchen will help the food bank reach its ultimate goal – ending
throughout his entire life, but he this week. Radcliff in hunger.
never gave up,” Sen. Mikulski, The funds a statement. “The community kitchen is one more step in the direction
D-Md., said in a press release. “He will assist “This is a of eliminating hunger and ensuring that no Maryland man,
fought honorably for his country veterans Courtesy Image
humbling day woman, child or senior citizen ever has to wonder where they
even when he wasn’t treated with in the for us and will get their next meal,” Flateman said in a press statement.
honor. No matter what the situation, Washington, D.C. and I know everyone of us at “I am so proud to be a part of this organization that absolutely
he persevered. I am proud the Senate Baltimore metropolitan areas U.S. VETS has rededicated changes lives for the better, that works to make sure no one
has come together to pass this Sen. Barbara A. as well as other American ourselves to our mission of is forgotten and that brings together a network of people to
resolution honoring his memory. I am Mikulski cities. transitioning military veterans provide one of humanity’s most basic needs: the need for
honored to be able to honor him.” Courtesy Photo
The competitive grants and their families. We believe food.”
Chaplain Plummer was born into slavery in Prince were awarded to U.S. VETS every Veteran who needs us Speakers at the ribbon cutting ceremony included Baltimore
George’s County, Md. At 17, he escaped slavery and joined to enhance their work in should receive the assistance County Executive Jim Smith, Maryland Del. Steven DeBoy
the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. He was honorably the Incarcerated Veterans they require from our great and Del. James Malone, Andrew Hartman from the family of
discharged in 1856 and left he left the service to study at a Transition Program, aid to nation. Their service entitles Charles T. Bauer, E. Christopher Odell of Gill-Simpson and
seminary. After founding the St. Paul Baptist Church, still homeless female veterans and them to that. They answered Greg Sileo, director of Community Services for Baltimore
located in Prince George’s County today, Plummer decided veterans with families and the call and so should we.” Community Action Program.
to serve the country again and became the first African- green job training. VETS is a recognized The community kitchen is projected to provide more than 1
American chaplain in the U.S. Regular Army. U.S. VETS President and leader in the field of service million meals for families each year.
July 17, 2010 - July 23, 2010, The Afro-American B9
Former Kentucky Basketball Star Dies from Self- racism and the
bitterness of
South African track star Caster
Semenya, seen here celebrating after
her rivals after winning the gold medal in the final
Tim Lacy
Continued from B5
Cleveland owner Dan He had a lot of people decide which team gave him opinion of LeBron’s choices and I would like to remind his mouth and spend a little
Gilbert embarrassed himself faked out by holding his press the best chance of playing for a forgets that this is America and everyone that he has never time trying to figure out how to
with his tantrum over the conference in New York. It has championship. He selected the each of us has the freedom to made the front page of the put together a team. And I am
news. He went way beyond been rumored that because of Green Bay Packers, realized his shop around for the best job sports section for slapping his sure the words of LeBron are
suggesting that LeBron is a his love for the Yankees, he dream and shut up the critics. opportunity. LeBron chose girlfriend or spending a minute still ringing in his ears, “I did it
traitor, and that Cleveland will would probably sign with the What surprises me is the Miami for less money, but no with a needle in his arm. for me.”
win a championship before New York Knicks. When he fact that everybody with an state taxes. I applaud his choice Dan Gilbert needs to shut
Miami (LeBron’s new home). announced that he would sign
I am asking the same with the Heat, I cheered.
question that sports fans all Along with a lousy
over the country have been supporting staff, Cleveland
asking for the past seven had bitter cold and snow up to
years: If you have a premier your yinny to offer. LeBron is
player and want to win a 25 years old and the prospect
championship, why not get of playing with a winner and
him some help? Cleveland has South Beach as his back yard is
floored a squad that not 15 enough to lure anybody.
people in the country can name South Beach is where the
the starting five. This has been beautiful people hang out, and
ongoing year after year, and the if you don’t mind spending $12
fact that the team continues to for a coke and $26.50 for a crab
fall short has been blamed on salad, it is a place to love.
LeBron. But I can’t get out of this
As far as Gilbert’s missive without addressing the
declaration that Cleveland will media’s behavior. There are a
win a championship before few reporters who are saying
Miami, it is ridiculous. If LeBron’s method of departure
they don’t get some divine doesn’t reflect the behavior of a
intervention, they will go “king.” King James is a title the
back to wallowing in the NBA press gave this kid when he was
basement where they were 18 years old. He didn’t ask for
before LeBron suited up. it, and I am sure as far as he is
LeBron is joining Dwyane concerned, you can take it back
Wade in Miami, and they are and shove it.
arguably the best in the league Now let’s spend a little
if you take Kobe Bryant out of time in the real world. This
the equation. As far as sharing isn’t the first time an athlete
the ball is concerned, LeBron took a minute to improve his
showed that he had no problem status. Anybody age 30 or
with that during the Olympic older remembers when the late
Games when America floored a NFL Hall of Famer Reggie
squad of superstars. White shopped the league to
Aside from the San Antonio Spurs—who have won four titles
since 1999 headlined mostly by drafted players—the consensus of
teams have come to realization that dollars, not the draft, is the best
route to go in the championship chase.
If Leonsis’ preference holds, it’s going to take Washington at
least three years to field a team formidable enough to even compete
with Miami’s overnight powerhouse. And that’s banking on Wall
living up to the expectations because if he doesn’t, you’ll more than
likely be asking another ex-head coach about the virtues of building
through the draft.
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